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Kmart's Future as a Data Center
May 24, 2013 |
Review: Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Ram Man
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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!
Grown so ugly! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Ram Man may be the most important figure of the year given his rich history and general beloved-by-fan-ness. He's also quite ugly, but perfectly so. It's worth tracking down and a crying shame Mattel couldn't make a bigger run, so says eBay to the tune of $60-$70. So read on and come back tomorrow for more!
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Old Kmart, Sears to Become Data Centers
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  While not explicitly Star Wars, I think some of you who do toy runs may find this of interest. If you live in a medium or large town, you might have one or more empty shells which were formerly a Kmart or a Sears nearby. According to DataCenterKnowledge.com, these buildings may be converted not to another big box store but to a data center.
From TFA: "With the creation of Ubiquity Critical Environments, Sears hopes to convert the retail icons of the 20th century into the Internet infrastructure to power the 21st century digital economy. Sears Holdings has one of the largest real estate portfolios in the country, with 3,200 properties spanning 25 million square feet of space. That includes dozens of Sears and Kmart stores that have been closed over the years." Who knew? What a clever idea. Read more here.
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New Pikmin Plushies from Sanei
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 While we wait to see what Jakks Pacific brings to the USA, NCS posted Pikmin Ba Mascot Plushes for pre-order.
Each plush toy ranges from about $14 to 24.
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Club Mordle Details Confirmed
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 Via the Fans of Pheyden and Mordles blog: Where have I been? talks Club Mordle! Exciting.
"PURPOSE: Club Mordle guarantees you the chance to purchase ONE of each and every release-version MORDLES action figure, set, and accessory!"
It's $10 to join and includes a something. A non-toy something. It allows you to buy things early, sort of like pre-ordering, but slightly differently. It's an innovative business model for the DTC market, and worth reading because you know someone is going to steal it sooner or later. Check it out.
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Nintendo Wii and Wii U Downloads This Week
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 This week's Wii U offerings: The Wii U Virtual Console has launched with Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star, and Kirby's Dream Course for $7.99 per. Not bad for Super NES classics. I am also reading there's a sale on these: buy 2, get the 3rd free. That's not bad.
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Nintendo DSi & 3DS Downloads This Week
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 This week's batch on the DSiWare Shop: 3DS eShop games include Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Naruto Powerful Shippuden, and Groove Heaven. No classic retro crazy downloadables this week, kids.
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May 23, 2013 |
Review: Bif Bang Pow! Venture Bros. Dean Venture 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!
Go team Venture! The Bif Bang Pow! Venture Bros. Dean Venture Action Figure is half of the boy detective team, and comes complete with a rifle that actually did appear on the show once. So read on and come back tomorrow for more!
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OMFG 4 Voting Ends May 24
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 It's your last chance to vote! OMFG Series 4 Voting Ends Friday and voting is done on the October Toys forums.
There are 146 entries and most of them are really fantastic. As such, vote early and vote often.
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New Games for the Xbox 360 Live Arcade Released
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 Xbox fans, it's time to download Call of Juarez Gunslinger, a $15/1,200 point game in which you shoot things. Microsoft says:
"From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic journey of a ruthless bounty hunter onto the trail of the Westıs most notorious outlaws. Blurring the lines between man and myth, this adventure made of memorable encounters unveils the untold truth behind some of the greatest legends of the Old West."
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Demolition Ripsaw
May 22, 2013 |
Review: Onell Design Glyos Sonesidar Mimic Armorvor 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!
So orange! The Onell Design Glyos Sonesidar Mimic Armorvor Action Figure looks great and you can't get it for $8 anymore. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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Ad: Amazon Wastes No Time on Pre-Orders
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Ad: Coming soon! (But no date is given.) 3 flavors of Star Trek Into Darknesss are coming to Blu-Ray with one version on DVD. The bonus Phaser replica does look pretty slick, but it seems the Blu-Ray may be the same as the standard 3-D release.
Special features are not yet listed. Order yours from that link, and this site gets a small cut of it (or any other Amazon purchase you may make). Thank you for your support!
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PS3: PSN Updates
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 New to download on the Playstation 3 this week: Fast & Furious: Showdown, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, Mugen Souls, and Resident Evil Revelations.
New PSN games include Ratchet: Deadlocked and Call of Juarez: Gunslinger.
New PS2 classic games this week: Manhunt for $9.99.
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PSP: PSN Updates This Week
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 New to the PSP Vita this week: Men's Room Mayhem and Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault.
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Star Trek Was Good
May 20, 2013 |
New Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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 Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A column! 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! Or don't.
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Review: Takara-Tomy Beast Saga Janjan Action Figure
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our 16bit.com Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Panda-monium? No, that's too easy. The Takara-Tomy Beast Saga Janjan Action Figure came as part of a capsule figure line, which had 3 other figures and 2 packs of dice which are exactly as exciting as they sound, which is to say, not at all. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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Banimon Ghost Troopers Sell Out
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 You missed them! Well, one of them. Banimon - New Figures Figure Available Now as in last week, with the blue figures being available in limited numbers.
The glow-in-the-dark Ghost Troopers sold out quickly, taking much of the remaining white and red figures with it. The blue Revolutionary Guard is still available.
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Ad: Transformers Generations Bumblebee, Optimus Prime at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: They're here! The magnificent new 5mm-compatible Optimus Prime and Bumblebee toys are available, for you, right now, at Entertainment Earth.
Check out more exciting items today!
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In a Tough Shed Out Back
May 17, 2013 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations 30th Anniversary Optimus Prime with Autobot Roller
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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!
Totally worth it! The Hasbro Transformers Generations 30th Anniversary Optimus Prime with Autobot Roller is $10 well spent. So read on and come back tomorrow for more!
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Nintendo Wii and Wii U Downloads This Week
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 This week's Wii U offerings: The Wii U Virtual Console has launched with Super Metroid, 30 cents. This is a spectacular value for the Super NES classic.
The regular Wii has King of Fighters '99, a Neo-Geo fighter classic for $9.
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Nintendo DSi & 3DS Downloads This Week
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 This week's batch on the DSiWare Shop: 3DS eShop games include Swords & Soldiers 3D, The Starship Damrey, Bowling Bonanza 3D, to Play: Magic Bubbles, and Harvest Moon.
Other DSiWare eShop games include California Super Sports.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: Mega Man 5, a port of an NES classic.
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