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August 3, 2009
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!

Rebel Ground CrewFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Rebel Ground Crew from the new Battle Pack. Is it worth picking one up, is it truly as awesome as you might have heard? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

MOTU Subscriptions Available Now

Masters of the UniverseHE-MANFor years fans have said they wish they could subscribe to their favorite toy line. Mattel is sort of doing this with their Club Eternia 2010 program, in which for $260 you'll get 12 figures plus a bonus exclusive Wun-Dar, which is essentially the Wonder Bread He-Man from the 1980s. It's not a bad deal, and shipping is extra, but take note: there will be numerous bonus figures and toys not included in the program, so you will not get a complete set of everything if you sign up for this and call it a day.

--AP

G.I. Joe "Cobra Con" Campaign

G.I. JoeG.I. JoeA nifty animated video and a "defaced" website were created for the Cobra Con campaign, which you really ought to see. The soundalike is actually quite good. Well worth checking out if you like seeing extremely creative people at work.

--AP

Get a Black Wii... in Japan

Nintendo WiiWiiIf you don't mind having a Japanese console, Nintendo released the Wii in black, finally. NCS has them for sale, as well as matching controllers and gadgets. Don't worry, it'll still get fingerprints all over it.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Road Trip Album Picks, Funny People Review

Comedy Is DeadYepComedy Is Dead has updated with Road Trip Album Picks: Drunk Baby Project, a one-off from The Kids in the Hall's Bruce McCulloch. How is it? Well, go read it and find out.

Also new, a review of Funny People, the weekend's projected #1 movie.

Finally, this blog has a series of posts in which you may find the unreleased comedy album by The State.

--AP

Glass Eyes
August 4, 2009
Review: Xbox 360 G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra

Xbox 360Yep G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is in stores today, and as a passable game based on the toys and movie premise, it basically works.

The good: Reveals the lessons learned from LEGO Star Wars, fun characters, fairly simple gameplay.

The bad: You can't die on the default settings, graphics reek of last-gen models, brings little new to the table, you have to unlock (and rescue) Snake Eyes.

It's not terrible, but it's not particularly innovative either. It's adequate. Read on to see if it's worth buying on sale, or renting, or paying in full for this one.

--AP

Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsSpacetrooperFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Spacetrooper, an obscure design which finally came out decades later and is now a hot seller. But does it deserve to be one of Hasbro's best-selling figures? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week

WiiFamily Friendly?There are two WiiWare games this week, the most out of character is easily Sexy Poker, which doesn't seem so much like a legit release in the USA. But it has ladies, poker, and anime-ish art, and it's 500 points/$5 from GameLoft.

Also new: Overturn, a robot fighting game for 800 points, plus it has multiplayer.

Virtual Console fans, you got the arcade version of Tecmo Bowl for $6/600 points.

--AP

Nintendo DSi Downloads This Week: Art Style: precipice

Nintendo DSArt Style: precipiceGot a DSi? There's Art Style: precipice, for $5/500 points. Nintendo says: "Choose from two modes of play and climb stacked cubes to reach higher floors, but donšt get crushed along the way!"

--AP

New R-Type for PSP

Comedy Is DeadYepIf you go to YouTube you can totally see a trailer for a new R-Type game. Before you get too excited though, it's a strategy game, not a shooter. R-Type Tactics II is due this October. But if you want something now...

--AP

R-Type Dimensions On Sale This Week

Xbox 360YepThe completely fantastic and normally $15 R-Type Dimensions is on sale for 800 points ($10) this week. We loved the game, and suggest you grab the demo if you're waffling over it. It's really a treasure, despite being developed by a company without that name.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: This Week in Comedy

Comedy Is DeadYepComedy Is Dead has updated with Awesome Weekly Comedy, Great Job! with a look at all the DVDs, CDs, and movies you can aspire to laugh at this week. Don't miss the new Doug Benson!

For you TV fans, there's This Week in Late Night: Piven Edition, which shows who's on what this week. Doug Benson's on Kimmel, the Sklars are on Chelsea, and Ed Helms will go visit Co Co.

--AP

A Soup Sandwich
August 5, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsStass AllieFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Stass Allie figure from 2008. Finally, a figure which has been improved to the point that we don't need another one. Third time's the charm! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

New MOTU Packaging Revealed, He-Man and Skeletor Reintroductions

Masters of the UniverseNEW!Our good friend on Twitter Poe Ghostal got pictures of the new Masters of the Universe He-Man and Skeletor packaging. It's a lot like the current packaging, but says "The Original!" on it. We think it looks fantastic, and hopefully we can actually get these this time.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Comedy Death Ray, I Love Movies Podcast Taping

Comedy Is DeadFunnyComedy Is Dead has updated with a look at Comedy Death Ray This Week: A Doug Benson Interruption CD Recording, which featured 6 comics and entertained for about 2 hours. And it was $5. And odds are you missed it.

Also added, a look at last night's I Love Movies Podcast recording. It's free, and this week had Adam Carolla and Patton Oswalt, which means anyone that saw this show had an infinitely better evening than you did.

--AP

Ad: Summer Blowout Sale at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment EarthAd: Over 750 items are on sale for the best prices ever! Get the Entertainment Earth Exclusive Star Wars Joker Squad for $26! Save big on cases of figures! Get a steal on statues and busts!

So what should you get? Here are some selections.

Star Wars Joker Squad Action Figures - an EE Exclusive Indiana Jones Action Figures Wave 4 My Little Pony Blue Collector Art Pony

--AP

The Boring Police
August 6, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsR3-A2Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the R3-A2 figure, formerly a Toys "R" Us exclusive. It's orange, and that's awesome! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

TMNT 2 Remake for the Xbox 360 Released

Xbox Live ArcadeTMNTHey kids, it's here! The $10/800 point sequel to everyone's favorite retro arcade game is here. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : Turtles in Time Re-Shelled takes the Konami classic and updates to to more modern graphics and sound. We can't wait to try it.

--AP

G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra Desert Viper Pics

G.I. JoeSandWant to see some really clear images of a new G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra trooper? Click this before the auction ends, we can't say we're totally impressed but it's neat to see.

--AP

The Inevitable Movieverse Transformers Black Soundwave

TransformersSoundwaveFor about US $30, TakaraTomy is releasing a Black Soundwave/Soundblaster figure. How do you get it? Click through and hope you know Japanese, or watch your favorite toy importer. Particularly if it's eBay. (Just expect to pay more than $30.)

--AP

Twitter's OS: DDOS 6.1
August 7, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsAhsoka TanoFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Ahsoka Tano figure from late last summer, which has since gone off the market and actually commands real money these days. How does Hasbro's reportedly best-selling female Star Wars figure fare? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Movies: New In Theaters

MoviesWhat is this?So what's new this week?

    Wide Release
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
  • Julie & Julia
  • A Perfect Getaway
    Limited Release
  • Cold Souls
  • Paper Heart
  • I Sell the Dead
  • Beeswax

--AP

G.I. Joe Nike Sneakers

G.I. JoeG.I. JoeWith some really slick packaging, these Nike Basketball G.I. Joe shoes at Sneaker Maniac are really something. The box looks like a toy's box, and it sports old-timey character art. There are Cobra logos on various parts of the shoe, meaning that the sneakers you'd have totally bought as a kid are now available! At prices you can't afford. OH WELL.

--AP

PS3: PSN Updates This Week

PS3Crystal DefendersAfter being on nearly everything else, SquareEnix finally decided to release Crystal Defenders, that sort of a tower defensey thing with the classes from the Tactics games. It's $9.99. Also new is the second Watchmen game episode and the PSone game Spec Ops: Covert Assault. It's about $10.

Also, classes for the MMO sequel Final Fantasy XIV were revealed on The-MagicBox.com. And we still don't care.

--AP

PSP: PSN Updates This Week

PSPStrikers 1945 PlusNot as much as usual this week. The downloadable is: Dynasty Warriors ($14.99), and some Hanna Montanna DLC. So... yeah.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: New Louis C.K. Pilot on FX

Comedy Is DeadHe Loves PieComedy Is Dead has updated with Louis C.K. Is Having The Best Week Ever which looks at the comic's recent announcements of a new pilot and his stint on an NBC show! Which one? You'll have to read it.

--AP

What a Long, Hard Slog It's Been
August 10, 2009
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!

Clone Emperor PalpatineFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Clone Emperor Palpatine from the comic pack. Is it worth adding some blue liver spots to your collection? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

New Transformers Exclusive Mini-Cons

TransformersTransformersOver at The Allspark you can find HyperHobby magazine scans with new toys. Not only can you see the redeco Masterpiece Grimlock and the Black Soundwave, but there's a new Minicons set which actually looks pretty great.

--AP

G.I. Joe: New Vehicles Arriving

G.I. JoeG.I. JoeWal-Mart stores are already getting the Crimson Hydra Jet and the new Dragonhawk vehicles. Check your stores for availability.

The Target exclusive deluxe G.I. Joe movie figures with vehicle are out now. $9.99. The RHINO is on sale, $10 off at $39.99.

--AP

New HMM Iron Kong Shames Old Iron Kong

ZoidsYowA new HMM Iron Kong Gallery has been posted, mostly to show you just how crappy your vintage one truly is. The new version has teeth, tons of articulation, and the ability to make obscene gestures with his hands. Japanese retail is expected to be over US$100 but discounts are available if you pre-order and are able to read Japanese.

Kotobukiya's HMM Zoids line has numerous kits, and a great place to see them is this page we googled at the Toy Wave store.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Road Trip Album Picks, The State Lost CD Review

Comedy Is DeadYepComedy Is Dead has updated with Road Trip Album Picks: Dave Attel's "Skanks for the Memories", a 2003 release by America's favorite blue comic. Is it worth subjecting a car full of people to this one? Well, go read it and find out.

A look at Michael and Michael Have Issues explore the meta-sketch show in exacting detail, or something. Also worth seeing: This Week In Late Night: There Is No God Edition, for all your talk show needs.

Finally, a look at The State's "Comedy for Gracious Living" CD-- which you may recall is officially unreleased-- has been posted.

--AP

We're Going Wrong
August 11, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsQui-Gon JinnFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Qui-Gon Jinn from the Eopie, considered to be one of the hardest to get items from the Episode I line by virtue of the fact it was not sold in North America. So should you get it, or wait for the potentially superior mail-in? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!


Special Bonus Feature: Hasbro Answered Some Star Wars Questions

As you may or may not know, Hasbro does a number of Q&A sessions with its brands, and we participated in the Star Wars one. Hasbro's answers will be italicized for your increased comprehension difficulty. (Again: we asked, Hasbro answered, in case there was confusion.)

1. We do so enjoy seeing our figures whenever possible, and often buy multiple extra pilots just to outfit the ships. Now it seems there's no longer a need to do so. Over the years Kenner and Hasbro have generally made vehicles with clear or light grey, but still clear, plastic windows. Since the release of the Darth Vader Sith Starfighter, we've seen a few with virtually opaque canopies, thus negating the need to buy pilot figures. (Other candidates include the 2008 Clone Wars Republic Gunship and the fairly dark recently released Anakin Delta 2 Jedi Starfighter and Magnaguard Droid Fighter.) Is there an aesthetic decision in making the vehicles impossible to see inside, is this an oversight?

A1. The tech of craft in the Star Wars universe does not have to conform to conventional viewpoints, like the viewpoint that all canopies must be clear. The real world is no different - who hasn't seen cars with opaque windows using polarized filters? Yet these are perfectly functional vehicles. For each of the craft you mention, it was just an aesthetic decision on the part of the designer. It makes it harder to appreciate what we may put inside, but could also lead to different choices for display - is the fleet in space, or in a hangar where I can put the pilot in front? Either way is valid, although there is something heroic and chaotic about the pre-battle chaos of the hangar that evokes both the team-oriented yet deeply personal nature of the Star Wars conflict. That's one reason why we have been going after more pilots - both Imperial and Rebels - recenty, because these largely unsung film-based and EU pilots need to have their day in the sun. We can't wait to see the different ways folks will use set pieces like the vehicle from Scramble on Yavin, or even simply the ladder that comes with the Comic-Con Luke Skywalker exclusive.

2. If we recall correctly, there was some mention for the Battle Pack box form being changed in the very near future, thus making it so this next wave of Battle Packs will be very here today, gone tomorrow. Assuming this is true, will any of the final 4 Battle Packs from that wave find homes in the new assortment, or perhaps put into other assortments like the new figure with vehicle assortment 91349? (Naturally, we're awkwardly getting at the big Republic Gunship pod, of which we all want several.)

A2. The same package size will be used for the new red/white battle pack versions, and it will go back to the older, narrow, figure-based footprint for Fall 2010. The Gunship pod is not targeted for re-release in the new red/white line look, but we'll keep an eye on the sell-through to see how it tracks and guage whether there is a chance/need for re-release. We think based on the first release that there should be plenty to go around, but the extent to which folks will be buying deeper multiples of this is the wild card that could drive it to be scarcer. UPDATE From Hasbro - August 12, 2009: It was decided to re-release the Geonosis Assault (Gunship pod) set, so it *will* be coming out in the red/white line look this Fall.

3. We just got the yellow Anakin's Delta 2 Jedi Starfighter, and it's great-- R2-D2 is sitting in the droid socket, and everyone's favorite future psycho is in the pilot's seat. We've had Obi-Wan's for months, and love it-- but there's no astromech droid specifically for Obi-Wan Kenobi just yet. Is one planned? We're all ears when it comes to new cartoon astromech droids.

A3. Great question. With as many cool things as there are to keep track of in Clone Wars, we sort of lost sight of our little mechanical astromech companions in the line planning (other than R2 and goldie, of course). We are indeed looking at getting out more of the cool cartoon astro droids, but we don't have any details yet on who/what/when will be added. We're hoping that we can get some more out - and Obi-Wan's R4 tops the priority list - by late next year.

--AP

Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week

WiiSuper, Indeed!There are two WiiWare games this week, the first is NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, which formerly had the word "Icarus" in the title. It's $10/1,000 points.

Also new: Rock 'N Roll Climber, a climbing game for 800 points. It uses the remote, nunchuck, and balance board-- so the play control sounds more involved than the bulk of games out there.

Virtual Console fans, you get a questionable classic-- arguably the best home conversion of the original Star Wars film as a game can be yours! The Super NES game Super Star Wars is $8/800 points, and should provide you with up to a week of fun. Don't forget all the cheat codes! And remember, this was considered state-of-the-art graphics and sound when it came out. Don't laugh!

--AP

Nintendo DSi Downloads This Week: Art Style: precipice

Nintendo DSBrain Age Express: Arts & LettersGot a DSi? There's Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, for $8/800 points. Nintendo says: "Enjoy another round of training your brain in minutes a day with this artistically focused Brain Age title!" We don't have an opinion.

--AP

Some Xbox 360 Soccer Crap On Sale This Week

Xbox 360NopeThis week, Gold members can save 50% on something they won't buy, and therefore will save 100%. If downloading a FIFA 09 Ultimate Team pack is your bag, there are 7 options. And if it tickles your fancy, we're truly sorry to hear that.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Maria Bamford Meet-Up

Comedy Is DeadYepComedy Is Dead has updated with Maria Bamford Meet-Up! One of our crack team met up with her. And guess what? We're going to tell you about it.

--AP

LEGO Watch

LEGOHey LEGO fans, stores are getting the new stuff in. If you haven't seen the Hoth set, the new Y-Wing, or Space Police, they're all showing up in the current Target reset. Happy hunting!

--AP

Fighting is Fantastic
August 12, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsObi-Wan KenobiFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi figure, an exclusive from Wal-Mart a few years ago. How does this variant work after so many years? We bet you'd love to find out! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Sega Genesis Turns 20, Unboxing on Sega Blog

Video GamesOLD!Someone appreciates history! Over at Sega's blog there's an unboxing of a vintage 1989 Sega Genesis. Awesome! Remember when 16-bit used to be cool? (Hey, wait a minute...)

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Comedy Death Ray This Week

Comedy Is DeadFunnyComedy Is Dead has updated with a look at Comedy Death Ray This Week: The Big Surprise Edition, which two and a half hours worth of fun for $5. Louis C.K. performed, which was awesome. There were other famous faces too, trying new material in front of a receptive audience. There were other comics performing as well, to varying degrees of success.

--AP

Spacelab
August 13, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsLuminara UnduliFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Luminara Unduli figure, specifically the 2005 release. It's easy being green! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Trials HD for the Xbox 360 Released

Xbox Live ArcadeTrials HDDo you like racing? The $15/1,200 point motorcycle game is here. Base don the price, we expect Trials HD to be decent but truth be told we haven't tried it yet. 50 tracks, level editor, and unlockables were you so inclined.

--AP

G.I. Joe Convention This Weekend, Toy Pics Posted

G.I. JoeSgt. RedmackIn addition to the Spider set and Crimson figures, numerous other goodies will be sold at the G.I. Joe Convention. These items include 25th Anniversary-style Starduster and Manleh, a 3-pack of Shimik, Redmack, and Topson, plus a SAF Copter (FANG Repaint) with pilot Blades. A Crimson Command Copter based on the RHINO mold apparently comes with the Crimson Strike Team, we think, but we may be wrong-- it's vague, and in vogue.

--AP

Trading Arts Series 4 Final Fantasy Figures = Yes

Video GamesViviIt's Vivi! Zidane, Sephiroth, and more appear in Final Fantasy Trading Arts Mini 4, a new set of miniature toys from Square Enix due later this year. We got the news from NCS, who sells them, and sadly does not pay us to tell you these things.

--AP

A Comedy Has Died
August 14, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsChewbaccaFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the 2008 Hoth Chewbacca figure from last summer, which was part of a really good gift set. How does he rank against his three snowy Wookiee siblings? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Movies: New In Theaters

MoviesWhat is this?So what's new this week?

    Wide Release
  • District 9
  • The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
  • Ponyo
  • The Time Traveller's Wife
    Limited Release
  • Bandslam
  • Earth Days
  • It Might Get Loud
  • Pool Boys
  • Spread
  • Grace

--AP

G.I. Joe Snake Fries Cancelled?

G.I. JoeG.I. JoeA few sources are reporting that Snake Fries-- the hybrid Mr. Potato Head/Snake Eyes toy-- has been cancelled. Given the less than stellar performance of the past several movie tie-in potatoes, we can't say we're surprised. It may show up someday, maybe, who knows.

--AP

PS3: PSN Updates This Week

PS3Marvel vs. Capcom 2The big game this week is Marvel vs. Capcom 2, which was released on the Xbox 360 last month. It's $14.99, or for some reason, there's a retail box copy which includes a came download code, a collector's box, and a 3 month subscription to Marvel's online digital comics service. It's the clear winner. Had they made it for the Xbox, we'd have bought it.

Your PSOne rereleases: Ten Pin Alley, Dead In The Water, and the original Tomb Raider.

--AP

PSP: PSN Updates This Week

PSPStrikers 1945 PlusNothing just for the PSP-- just the PSOne games that you can get on the PlayStation 3, which are: Ten Pin Alley, Dead In The Water, and the original Tomb Raider which is $10 for some reason.

--AP

Playmoblog: New Vets

PlaymoblogVettedPlaymoblog updated with New Playmobil Blister Packs Appearing, which explores 2 new blister sets featuring male and female vets with pets. But which ones? Go click the pic and add some traffic.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Reno 911!

Comedy Is DeadA Remarkable FacsimileComedy Is Dead has updated with Reno 911: A Comedy Is Dead which confirms what you've already heard: the Comedy Central series has been cancelled. The picture is of a Halloween costume.

--AP

Prawns Up, Humans Down
August 17, 2009
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!

R5-A2Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: R5-A2, a build-a-droid from earlier this year. Is it worth buying 4 figures to put one together for yourself since you can't buy one individually? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

Lastly, Hasbro posted a big Q&A from all the sites on their own page. Check it out! We're on top. As we're #1, or rather, our URL starts with #1.

--AP

LEGO: Now in Frank Lloyd Wright

LEGOLEGOLEGO has two new sets based on the work of the great Frank Lloyd Wright up for grabs. The Guggenheim (pictured) has 208 pieces and will set you back $39.99. For those wanting something more meaty, Fallingwater has 811 pieces and costs $99.99.

--AP

G.I. Joe: Convention News Round-Up

G.I. JoeG.I. JoeWith the movies being the main focus for the toy line in the next year, Hasbro showed off a number of products going as far as Fall... 2010. Most interesting of all, though, was just how nifty the club offerings were.

  • Panel: Things you have never seen or heard (TheTerrorDrome.com) was packed with vintage tidbits like a train that went unproduced and the original, much larger size for the U.S.S. Flagg. Great stuff.
  • Panel: Movie, Hasbro 2010 (TheTerrorDrome.com)
  • Picture: Mail-in Cobra Commander figure from the movie (TheTerrorDrome.com)
  • Panel: Club/Convention Panel (CobraIsland.com) is incredible. Upcoming club figures include 25th-style Dr. Venom and numerous "Adventure Team" style Joes with vehicles that are so retro-hip you will crap yourself. Club Hydro Vipers based on the original molds may also be coming. Also: news comes in from a friend of ours that most 1980s-era tooling is rusted to the point where it's no longer usable, we may be at an end of the original o-ring Joe era.
  • Joe Con 2010: Providence, RI. In other words, Hasbro's back yard.
  • Goofy: Shadow Tracker (GeneralsJoes.com), new Native American jungle expert, melt down his head to get DNA from which to clone dinosaurs
  • Lots of other stuff: GeneralsJoes.com

--AP

Review: Xbox 360 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Xbox 360Yep Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix came out two years ago, and because of this, it can be had for under $10 if you look at the right places.

Given that another sequel has since been released, is this worth your itme? Read on to see if it's worth buying on sale, or renting, or stealing from your friends.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Road Trip Album Picks, This Week In Late Night

Comedy Is DeadThe Mike Meyers ApocalypseComedy Is Dead has updated with This Week in Late Night: The Mike Meyers Apocalypse, and we'll tell you where you can see the dreaded former guru, David Cross, Patton Oswalt, and more.

A look at Strategic Grill Locations from the late, great Mitch Hedberg-- who really does deserve to be called great-- has been posted in this week's Road Trip Album Picks.

--AP

Ninja Magic
August 18, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsCommander FoxFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Commander Fox from Target last year, a mix of two existing figures and some paint. Is it worth the premium price? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week

WiiREVENGE!There are two WiiWare games this week. Family Slot Car Racing is $5/500 points, and PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit is $8/800 points.

Also new: Rock 'N Roll Climber, a climbing game for 800 points. It uses the remote, nunchuck, and balance board-- so the play control sounds more involved than the bulk of games out there.

Virtual Console fans, it's the Sega Genesis title The Revenge of Shinobi for $8/800 points. Not exactly a bargain, but if you like ninjas, and revenge, you could do far worse.

--AP

Nintendo DSi Downloads This Week: Brain Rock

Nintendo DSGuitar Rock TourGot a DSi? There's Guitar Rock Tour, for $5/500 points. Nintendo says: "If you like rock music and have a sense of rhythm, your road to stardom starts here!" We think they may be in error.

Also new is Brain Age Express: Sudoku for $5/500 points. Do we need to explain this? Well, we aren't going to.

--AP

Tri-Clops Up For Order, Does Not Sell Out

Masters of the UniverseThree Times The FunOver at Matty Collector, the Masters of the Universe Tri-Clops went up for pre-order yesterday. More shocking? It's still in stock at press time. Color us stunned.

--AP

Beet Red
August 19, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsAnakin SkywalkerFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Anakin Skywalker figure, specifically the comic pack version from last year. Why buy one in "Dark Horse" colors? What's different? Well, we'll tell you. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Yet Another Slow Week

Comedy Is DeadFunnyComedy Is Dead has updated with Weekly Comedy: Yet Another Slow Week, which is pretty brief. At least there's some new fun next week.

--AP

Weezer VII This October

MusicEh?Weezer confirmed their new album, Raditude, is coming October 27. Clearly, this is to capitalize on the hugely popular film Raditooie. The first singe "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" is available now. (Spoiler alert: it's not another Pinkerton.)

--AP

Video Game Tidbits

MusicNEWWe get a lot of press releases here, and we had some good ones that basically warrant brief reports. And they are:

  • Xbox Live Arcade: Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, announces that Bomberman LIVE has now sold more than 500,000 copies on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
  • PC Games for Someone, Apparently: I-play Announces Women's Murder Club: Twice in a Blue Moon
  • PC Game: Siege of Spinner Cay, the second Tales from Monkey Island title, comes to PC tomorrow

--AP

But Which Millionaire Was It?
August 20, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsC-3POFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the C-3PO figure that has been sold on and off since its 1998 debut. At first, it came with a coin-- which was actually a big deal when Kenner was running the show, if you can believe it. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Shadow Complex for the Xbox 360 Released

Xbox Live ArcadeShadow ComplexA new $15/1,200 point Metroid clone is here, minus the awesome character designs. Buzz has it that Shadow Complex is an above-par, 2.5D adventure that cribs many of Super Metroid's finer points, but little of its personality. Give the demo a whirl if you've got an Xbox 360.

--AP

URGH! A Music War Hits DVD, Much Later Than Expected

DVDA Classic?Buzz had it that for years, the documentary URGH! A Music War was kept off home video of any kind, and was heavily edited on cable, due to some music rights issues. The nearly 30-year-old film is essentially a big concert movie, with numerous late '70s and early '80s acts like Devo, The Police, Wall of Voodoo, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Echo & the Bunnymen, Klaus Nomi, Skafish, X, and a bunch of others you either totally freaking love or have never heard of. The 2-hour movie is on Warner's "Archive Collection" service, which means they make it on-demand. We assume the quality is OK, it's $19.99. We've had the soundtrack in our possession for years and it's excellent.

--AP

We Just Might Live The Good Life Yet
August 21, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsR2-D2Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the R2-D2 from a recent Battle Pack. Would you believe it's actually Hasbro's worst? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Movies: New In Theaters

MoviesWhat is this?So what's new this week?

    Wide Release
  • Inglorious Basterds
  • Post Grad
  • Shorts
    Limited Release
  • World's Greatest Dad

--AP

PS3: PSN Updates This Week

PS3Andy Dick in PainThe oddest news this week is that Andy Dick is now a playable character (via DLC) in PAIN! No, we don't know why. But it's $1.99. If this works out, may we suggest Doug Benson DLC in Street Fighter IV or perhaps Dana Gould in Soulcalibur IV?

The new full game this week is Smash Cars for $14.99. We're not sure what it is from the title. Presumably, Sudoku.

Your PSOne rerelease: Bloody Roar at $5.99.

--AP

PSP: PSN Updates This Week

PSPStrikers 1945 PlusThis week's downloadable PSP title is Warriors Orochi for $14.99.

Your PSOne rerelease: Bloody Roar at $5.99.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Podcasts

Comedy Is DeadI Stile This GraphicComedy Is Dead has updated with Podcasts which will let you know about some of the best comedy podcasts or podcast segments you missed this week. Aren't you lucky?

--AP

Hey Garland, I Dig Your Tweeds
August 24, 2009
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!

Deluxe Boba FettFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Deluxe Boba Fett, a figure off of Kenner's drawing boards in the late 1990s. Is it worth buying Boba's biggest rocket-firing backpack ever? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Deal Watch: $4.99 Mighty Muggs, 2 for $10.99 Rise of Cobra

ToysMighty MuggsIf you have an Urban Outfitters store nearby, and odds are you do, check out their clearance area. Tucked away are a bunch of formerly $20, now $4.99 Mighty Muggs. The store carried blanks, Marvels, Joes, and Star Wars, so get while the getting is good.

Toys "R" Us stores have G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra figures on sale this week, two for $10.99. Previously, they were on sale for two for $9.99, so yeah, shop accordingly.

--AP

Transformers Masterpiece Edition Black Convoy: New Pictures

TransformersG.I. JoeThe guys at Takara-Tomy finally bit the bullet and put out their hit 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Convoy (Optimus Prime) toy in those oh-so-popular black repaint coloring jobs the kids love so much.

Also, the Famitoy Blog has shots of Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper. Surprisingly, Cliffjumper has a unique head sculpt. Both toys will sport die-cast parts.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Road Trip Album Picks, This Week In Late Night

Comedy Is DeadThe Mike Meyers ApocalypseComedy Is Dead has updated with many new articles! We were busy comedy elves over the weekend, so we've got a fair chunk of new stuff for you-- and more is coming this week!

--AP

Ad: New Hasbro Star Wars at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment EarthAd: Tons of new items were added! Pre-order now and don't miss out on this Fall's many new waves of Star Wars figures.

Star Wars Legacy Collection Action Figures Wave 10 Case Star Wars McQuarrie Concept Action Figures Exclusive Star Wars Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi with Freeco Speeder

Other highlights:

--AP

30 Drunk Aliens
August 25, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsObi-Wan KenobiFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi from a battle pack a few years ago-- it's reconfigured from existing pieces in accessories. Is it worth a look? Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

--AP

Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week

WiiStrike Back!There are two WiiWare games this week. Mr. Driller W. is $8/800 points, assuming you don't own it on several other platforms.

Virtual Console fans, it's the Super NES Super Empire Strikes Back for $8/800 Wii points. It's really tough, but you can ride a Tauntaun and fight swamp monsters. If you can slog through the many Hoth stages, that is.

Retail gamers, the Metroid Prime Trilogy is out today for a really cheap $50.

--AP

Nintendo DSi Downloads This Week: Pop+ Solo

Nintendo DSPop+ SoloGot a DSi? There's Pop+ Solo , for $5/500 points. Nintendo says: "Pop bubbles, build chains and try to keep the timer alive in this addictive puzzle/shooter." This certainly sounds better than most weeks. Has anyone tried it?

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: This Week In Late Night

Comedy Is DeadTumbleweedsComedy Is Dead has updated with This Week in Late Night: Tumbleweeds and Crickets Edition. That's pretty much what you can expect.

--AP

Other: Topless Robot

16bit.comTopless RobotOne of our staffers contributed to the blog/site/event that is Topless Robot last week and we neglected to tell you that you can read all about The 10 Least Essential McFarlane Toys.

--AP

Agrievous
August 26, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsObi-Wan KenobiFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the McQuarrie Concept Obi-Wan Kenobi figure, a nifty bald, beardless release from 2007. And it's getting reissued in the Fall. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Death Ray Action

Comedy Is DeadFunnyComedy Is Dead went to Comedy Death Ray, which included Paul Scheer, Kevin Nealon, Nick Kroll, Andy Kindler, Andy Blitz, a few up and coming acts, and a hack. Read all about it!

--AP

He-Man, Skeletor Redux Info

Masters of the UniverseTwo Times The FunOver at Matty Collector, the Masters of the Universe page updated with details on release dates and specific changes on the upcoming reissues of the He-Man and Skeletor figures. Improved paint and articulation await you, if you waited. If you bought these last year, well, we suppose you can be disappointed.

--AP

Classless
August 27, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsR2-C4Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the R2-C4 figure, a late addition to the 2006 Astromech packs. He's the first-- and only-- action figure of the character, likely the only licensed figural product of the figure in the Western hemisphere. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Three Games for the Xbox 360 Released

Xbox Live ArcadeInvincible TigerIn a pretty rare move, Xbox 360 owners have a trio of downloads on the Live Arcade service this week. They are:

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Community (Pilot Watch)

Comedy Is DeadFunnyComedy Is Dead saw Community, the new TV pilot with Joel McHale, John Oliver, and Chevy Chase. Read all about it!

--AP

$12 Well Spent
August 28, 2009
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated

Galactic Hunter & Star Wars NewsC-3POFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the BARC Speeder Bike 501st Clone Trooper figure that just came out a month and change ago. It's blue! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: New Oswalt, Podcasts

Comedy Is DeadMy Weakness Is StrongComedy Is Dead has updated with My Weakness Is Strong, a new CD+DVD from Patton Oswalt. Not only is it reasonably priced, it's very funny-- and packed with extras. Read all about it!

Also new: Weekly Podcasts! This week, we tell you where to find good interviews with Bobcat Goldthwait, Mike Judge, and much more.

--AP

Movies: New In Theaters

MoviesWhat is this?So what's new this week?

    Wide Release
  • Taking Woodstock
  • The Final Destination
  • Halloween II
    Limited Release
  • Mystery Team
  • Big Fan
  • At the Edge of the World
  • Play the Game

--AP

Other: Topless Robot

Toplessrobot.comTopless RobotOne of our staffers contributed to the blog/site/event that is Topless Robot yesterday. Go over there and read The 8 Nerd Novelty Songs You Must Hear... So You Can Avoid Them.

--AP

Things To Do Today
August 31, 2009
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!

Quinlan VosFigure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Legacy Collection, it's almost like a history lesson! Today: Quinlan Vos, the real #1 winner from the 2006 Fan's Choice poll which, apparently, you are not very interested in. Go to Figure of the Day to find out!

Finally, we scored the Target Exclusive Wedge Antilles X-Wing Starfighter on Sunday for $49.99. To see our crappy Flickr gallery, which will soon be supplanted by a bigger, better Galactic Hunter gallery, go here.

--AP

PS3: PSN Updates This Week, Slim In Stores

PS3Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han TaoThis week's new downloadable PSN game, also on the Xbox 360, is Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao. It's $15.

Your PSOne rerelease: CoolBoarders 2, Tomb Raider 2, SimCity 2000, each is at $5.99.

Finally, if you missed the memo, the $299.99 PS3 Slim is now in stores for your purchasing pleasure. The older model is also receiving a price drop at some stores, so if you were holding off for such an event, there you go.

--AP

PSP: PSN Updates This Week

PSPStrikers 1945 PlusThis week's downloadable PSP games are all PSOne releases at $5.99 a hit.

They are: CoolBoarders 2, Tomb Raider 2, SimCity 2000.

--AP

Comedy Is Dead: Road Trip Album Picks

Comedy Is DeadLarry Willmore's I'd Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black ThoughtsComedy Is Dead has updated with a look at Larry Willmore's I'd Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black Thoughts! If you enjoy him from The Daily Show, you have a rough idea of what to expect in this three-hour tour.

--AP

Ad: New Hasbro Star Wars at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment EarthAd: Tons of new items were added! Pre-order now and don't miss out on this Fall's many new waves of Star Wars figures.

Star Wars Legacy Collection Action Figures Wave 13 Case Star Wars Legacy Collection Action Figures Wave 12 Case Star Wars Legacy Collection Action Figures Wave 11 Case

--AP

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