The Onion Sold Again
April 26, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: Darth Vader (Epic Hero Series)
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Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Darth Vader (Epic Hero Series). He's widely available at Walmarts, has huge feet, and is a little wobbly - but he's Darth Vader, and as such is worthy of your attention. Read the whole review.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants, The Epyx Collection: Handheld, Arcade Archives EMERALDIA, and over a dozen more.
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April 25, 2024 |
Review: Super7 Planet of the Apes Gorilla Soldier (Patrolman) ReAction Figure
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Old! This Super7 Planet of the Apes Gorilla Soldier (Patrolman) ReAction Figure is a real classic, complete with a retro rifle and five points of articulation. It looks and feels a lot like actual old toys - that's why I love the Apes segment of this line so much. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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NES Kickstarter: Chew Chew Mimic
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Via Rigg'd Games and Lowtek Games on Kickstarter: Chew Chew Mimic for NES. If you like D&D and Chu Chu Rocket, this might be for you - as of press time it is fully funded with 28 days to go.
Like most NES games these days, a bare cartridge is $40 and a boxed game is $60. That may sound like a lot, but I put $60 in an inflation calculator and set it to 1989. A typical good new NES game was $40 back then, and in 2024 dollars, that's about $100.75. ETA is July 2024, which is pretty fast if they can make it.
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Vile Little Puppet Man
April 23, 2024 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection Blurr
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Old! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection Blurr is seemingly now finally vanishing from closeout store shelves, and that means he's oddly getting a smidgen closer to retail price. And he's pretty good - I dragged my feet forever before getting one and the results are on the happy side of decent. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Hasbro Licenses Power Rangers to Playmates
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Via Hasbro: HASBRO AND PLAYMATES TOYS ENTER STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE POWER RANGERS PRODUCT GLOBALLY STARTING IN 2025.
What you will care about: "Playmates is debuting its first POWER RANGERS collection with a kid targeted MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS toy line in 2025." Further details are a little sparse so far.
Playmates will often focus quite a lot of attention on a successful brand, like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Star Trek in the 1990s. And not focus on it when it isn't working, like Star Trek since 2009. We saw what Hasbro did with Power Rangers, much like we once saw what Galoob did with Star Trek: The Next Generation. We could see a line that has a year and goes back to Hasbro, or we could see a new definitive brand statement - it's hard to say anything other than "it'll probably be cheaper."
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Radio a la Cart
April 22, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Small Star Wars Toy Vehicles and Lots of Hot Air. It's new! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!
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Game Boy Radio Cartridge
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Via BucketMouse on Twitter (or orangelgo): Have you seen orangeglo's FM cartridge? It's freaking neato. This is the only radio I own, other than my car radio I guess lol. There's a link for updates if this ever gets made as a kit or a finished unit, and of course, I signed up for it.
Back in the day, the Game Gear had a TV tuner - something that would likely never work with Nintendo's hardware. But this? Analog radio still has a place, so this actually seems pretty cool if somewhat impractical. It's fascinating to see what you can do with the old hardware, and I hope people find a few more useful (or at least surprising) applications between now and the time our generation just stops caring.
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Classic Review: Takara-Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Edition Lambor G-2 Ver.
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A classic! I've written over 5,000 action figure reviews since 2006, so I'm going to toot my own horn with classic Figure of the Day.
Posted ten years ago today! The Takara-Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Edition Lambor G-2 Ver. was released in 2014, and it's still pretty great with comic-specific and toy-specific detailing. Read on!
Come back tomorrow for an all-new review!
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Even More Retro
April 18, 2024 |
Review: Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection He-Man Action Figure
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
An excellent upgrade! This Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection He-Man Action Figure supposedly is showing up in Target stores. I saw him in Burbank a few weeks ago, but none in Arizona yet - so maybe go order one online. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Daria and Jane Action Figures
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Via Mondo for $135:
Daria & Jane Figure Set - Limited Edition
. It's limited to 1,000 and does indeed have loads of alternate heads and limbs, like Jane's tiger-striped "Dye! Due! My Darling." hair and Daria's debut noggin from Beavis and Butt-Head.
The 8-inch scale deluxe figure set is expected around November.
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Hasbro Gaming/WOTC President Resigns
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Via Board Game Wire: Hasbro Gaming, Wizards of the Coast president Cynthia Williams resigns after two years in role. They write:
"Hasbro said in the filing it is conducting a search for her successor, and will be considering both internal and external candidates, but is yet to make a further statement on WilliamsÕ resignation."
The toy business has been looking for its footing after a big surge in business leading to an era of some change - so what's next for them? I have no idea. But now you also have no idea. You're welcome.
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Ad: New Masterpiece Transformers Ginrai at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Pre-order new Transformers Masterpiece Edition Ginrai and Super Ginrai! Entertainment Earth has these and many other awesome toys up for grabs.
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