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April 1, 2025 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot and Jolt
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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!
Sold out! Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot and Jolt is a repaint of a good toy, but with tons of accessories - and I lucked into it on sale. Is it worth $20 extra to get a couple of blasters, a Mini-Con, and blast effects? Read on!
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Axiom Verge Turns 10: Retronauts
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  This week on Retronauts: Retronauts Episode 680: Axiom Verge. This new retro-themed game is no longer new - it turns 10 years old, qualifying for your favorite retro podcast, probably. I'm just over an hour into it right now, and it's an excellent listen if you played the game. It reminds me that I want to play through it again, it's really fun and on Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox, and it was on Wii U too.
I see it's $4.99 on Steam and $19.99 on Switch. According to the podcast, the PC version has more patches and seeds, so you might want to try that one. I own the Switch version.
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Nintendo World Championships: Week 38
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  Via Nintendo: Competition #38 is on now in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. It was a fun week, but the trophies lacked variety.
This week:
Hammer Bro KO (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you hammer a brother.
Sub-Space Exploration (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you do mushrooms at night.
Heating Up (Excitebike) - in which you overheat.
Jumping Jacks (Donkey Kong) - in which you don't fall too far.
Monochrome Hero (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you run through the jungle - or that one level of an NES game that looks like a Game Boy game.
It took me a while to get the gold trophy last week, but this was a pretty easy week. Two of the challenges - Sub-Space Exploration and Heating Up - are on both trophies.
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RIP Val Kilmer, Patty Maloney
April 2, 2025 |
Star Wars Review: Darth Vader (Epic World of Action)
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  Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Darth Vader (Epic World of Action). The 2025 model has more motion at the shoulders and hips, plus adds knee and elbow joints. The lightsaber is overpowered too, take a look at the energy bolts coming from it - it's pretty cool, and hopefully will be in a store near you soon. Read the whole review.
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Review: Playing Mantis Johnny Lightning The Challengers Custom Turbine (Aqua)
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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!
Spin to win! The Playing Mantis Johnny Lightning The Challengers Custom Turbine (Aqua) does not actually have a spinning turbine, but the wheels roll well and I love that bubble dome. Also, this is a 1995 reissue of a car toy from the 1970s, which is worth under $5 today. So you can afford it! Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Ad: Star Wars Retro Is Back at Entertainment Earth
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 Ad: More oldness! If you missed the hard-to-get (and expensive on the secondary market Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 34-Inch Action Figures Set of 6 - Exclusive, you can get it! It's one of many Star Wars: The Retro Collection action figures and sets at Entertainment Earth. This set is famous for having a reissue of Yak Face as well as a new-to--the-line Mon Mothma, both of which are due to ship later this year.
       
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Switch 2 Coming, Toy Prices... You Don't Wanna Know
April 3, 2025 |
Review: Super7 SilverHawks Quicksilver 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!
New! The Super7 SilverHawks Quicksilver ReAction Figure shiny and looks a lot like the old Kenner Quicksilver, but with better eyes and no wings! I think you'll like it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Things From Another World Web Store to End Business
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  Via Comics Beat: TFAW.com to close down April 30. I've frequently peeped their store, and back in the day their SDCC booth was one of my first stops in San Diego. They say: "WeÕre sad to announce that [our web store] will be closing on April 30, 2025. Our thanks for making us your go-to comic shop! DonÕt worryÑour physical stores are open and ready to serve you in person."
Given a lot of other brands have closed their physical stores yet remained open for e-commerce, this is a surprise. The comic shop and web store has always had a close relationship with (and was owned by Dark Horse founder) Mike Richardson. With Diamond comic distributors being sold, it's certainly a very tenuous time for numerous aspects in pop culture. And that's not even bringing up the tariff issue, which could be a comet-level disruption across this and other industries.
Hopefully you can visit TFAW's remaining physical stores, or grab something from their web site while you can.
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RIP Dave Allen
April 7, 2025 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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 Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars of the Future, on the Streets, and in Packaging. 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! We now have one for next week.
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Classic Review: Playmobil Magician with Genie Lamp Figure
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 Something new every day-- but this was posted 10 years ago today! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Posted 10 years ago! The Playmobil Magician with Genie Lamp Figure is a nicely painted figure with a lot of cool accessories, including a glow-in-the-dark figural puff of smoke that has made appearances in multiple sets. The main guy has great facial hair and earrings, as well as a swell sword. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Keshi Corner Highlights Dig Dug
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 Via Keshi Corner on Archive.org Dig Dug (Dig Dug) - Keshi Gomu Rubber Figure 3D Scan! I didn't know this one existed either, but 1980s Japanese collectible rubber figures are admittedly something of a blind spot. And now you can download one and print your own! Lucky you. check out the latest.
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RIP Clem Burke
April 8, 2025 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Devastation Optimus Prime 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!
New! Hasbro Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Devastation Optimus Prime Action Figure is a new mold and should be widely available in stores right now... and it's pretty good. It's not as fancy as other Optimus Prime toys, but for $25 it's decent. I wish it had a blaster, but it's a perfect figure for anyone new to the line or for someone who wants a decent toy to fidget with on their desks. Read on!
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Nintendo World Championships: Week 39
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 Via Nintendo: Competition #38 is on now in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. It's just the way I like it.
This week:
Run for Your Money (Super Mario Bros) - in which you grab a few bucks.
Octorok Onslaught (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you go out for octopus.
Meta-Knights Strike (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you slaughter them all.
Cliff Jumping (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you run through the bubbles.
Curtain Call: Roy (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you defeat a boss, in dreams.
I broke my personal records when doing these one-by-one, but stumbled getting the trophies. How odd. Well, you've seen the news this week, we're all a little twitchy.
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Born in the 90s Ain't Young Anymore
April 9, 2025 |
Star Wars Review: Jedi Master Sol (The Retro Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Jedi Master Sol (The Retro Collection). He came out last year as part of a boxed set for a Disney+ streaming series, with unique robes using surprisingly cool material. He has an extra chunk of hair on his head, the articulation is good, and he's been off and on sale. But do you need one? Read the whole review.
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Review: Mattel Hot Wheels Hippie Mobiles '68 Mustang
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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!
But what does it mean now? The Mattel Hot Wheels Hippie Mobiles '68 Mustang was a weird piece of nested nostalgia when it came out, coming after the boomer high of remembering Woodstock came to an end. And today? Well... you've seen the news. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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A Lot to Take In
April 10, 2025 |
Review: Super7 Universal Monsters Frankenstein 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!
P;d! The Super7 Universal Monsters Frankenstein ReAction Figure looks old, and I guess is now old itself. It's a nice figure, with good joints, and it looks like a less-scrawny version of the kind of figures we got 45 years ago. I like it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Double Secret Probation
April 11, 2025 |
Star Wars Review: Yoda (Epic World of Action)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Yoda (Epic World of Action). I got mine online, and I hope you'll see it in stores. For $8 you get Hasbro's best prequel-era Yoda figure yet, with excellent articulation and three good accessories. The lightsaber is no surprise, the Sith energy thing is pretty cool... but a tiny clear green Starfighter? Now that's impressive. The 2025 figure has those ball-ish shoulders you love, plus swivel wrists. If you only buy one figure from this particular range of figures, it should be Yoda. The other figures in the wave have more articulation and features, but only Yoda has a tiny ship. Read the whole review.
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Ad: Maximum Hulk at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Make mine Marvel, and maximized. The Marvel Legends Maximum Series Hulk 6-Inch Action Figure is coming soon, and you can order it!
Also, buy yourself a nice Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Set of 6. It's got Yak Face. Don't say I've never done anything nice for you.
   
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Eggconsole How Many Robot PC-8801mkIISR, Snow Bros. 2 Special, Arcade Archives Assault Plus, and over a dozen more.
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The Adventure Continues
April 14, 2025 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars Pack-Ins, Luke Remakes, and The T Word. 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! We now have one for next week.
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Classic Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Air Raid
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 Something new every day-- but this was posted 10 years ago today! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Posted 10 years ago! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Air Raid was a nice update of a toy from the 1980s, and it's being updated yet again in 2025. Mine isn't here yet, but I remember really loving this one. (He's been a Superion limb for several years now.) It was a solid item for the price. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Keshi Corner Highlights Puyo Puyo
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 Via Keshi Corner on Archive.org Suketoudara (Puyo Puyo) - Keshi Gomu Rubber Figure 3D Scan ! Bring home the fish from a version of the jelly matching game. check out the latest.
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We're taking donations for server costs! Really. One of the rewards is Q&A a few days early - you can read next Monday's installment as soon as it's ready, which can be as early as 1:00 AM my time on Monday!
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If you've got a dollar a month to share, please Visit the Galactic Hunter Patreon and help cover our server costs. I'll still put in hours of work, writing, photography, and research - I just need some help making sure that the site costs me only time, and hopefully not money. Thanks for your support!
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Just for Schnicks
April 15, 2025 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Studio Series 86 Voyager Constructicon Scrapper 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!
New! Hasbro Transformers Studio Series 86 Voyager Constructicon Scrapper Action Figure is possibly in a store near you, or shipping from an online pre-order. It's a very robust Deluxe-sized robot, but it's a Voyager. Such is life. But at least it's really, really cool and I think has most of what you would want out of a Scraper minus the big wing that comes in another set. You'll want this one. Read on!
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Nintendo World Championships: Week 40
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 Via Nintendo: Competition #40 is on now in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Mario, Metroid, and Motorcross await you.
This week:
Power Grab: Morph Ball (Metroid) - in which you get some balls. One. Just one.
Cool It (Excitebike) - in which you just say yes to track.
Hit the Bricks (Super Mario Bros) - in which you do what it says.
1-1 of a Kind (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you run through that first level.
Whale of a Time (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you shave a few seconds off the whales.
I had an easy time with the silver but am still struggling with gold. I blame my never getting a good handle on 1-1 in Mario 3.
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I Just Love Overcoats
April 17, 2025 |
Review: Super7 Micronauts Baron Karza 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!
New! The Super7 Micronauts Baron Karza ReAction+ Figure is not the towering giant from Mego or Palisades. Rather, it's the same size and general vibe you got from Cobra Commander in the early 1980s. He has no hand held weapon, but there is a backpack accessory. The sculpt is good, the feel is nice, and he blends in well with some of my other retro space figures. I'd say give it a look. It doesn't seem like Micronauts is going to be an extensive line, so at least you won't have to worry about devoting a ton of space to it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Gradius Origins Physical Reminder
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  Via Limited Run Games: Switch Limited Run #279: Gradius Origins. I kept going back and forth on this one, and just bought the Switch version because it has a new Salamander III on it. There was a rumor of a new Salamander game on Wii Ware, and I wonder if this is related. The basic version is $39.99 and due in September. There are some fancy collector editions with art books and arcade marquees, but I've found any "extras" just wind up in a box, or in the way, so I'm going with the base variant.
I hope it's good. Honestly, I'm really just buying it for Salamander III but I'm sure the international variants of the other games might be fun to fuss with, too.
It'll also be sold as a download, but I love a cartridge. Pre-sales end May 11.
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Starfighter, eh?
April 18, 2025 |
Star Wars Review: Grogu (The Book of Boba Fett, The Retro Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Grogu (The Book of Boba Fett, The Retro Collection). This is a pretty clever idea for a product. It's a reissue of the obscure Kenner Dagoah training backpack, with a reissue of "The Child" and a frog from 2021. Since the wave never hit mass market retailers it can be tough to say if it sold well or not, but I rarely saw them on closeout shelves and odds are a lot of fans might want it just for the backpack. I think it's worth getting, but I generally like all of these a fair amount. Also I believe this is my last unreviewed Retro figure until the red dot ships their exclusive set around the end of the month. Read the whole review.
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Second Onell Design Glyos Drop For 2025
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  Via the Glyos News Dump: Glyos Onell Design April 17, 2025 Drop Menu. The Last Exellis and Standard Govurom heads were run over a decade ago and matched with new bodies - it's not the kind of thing you tend to see every day. A cape accessory sold out almost immediately. Check 'em out!
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Ad: Daredevil Newness at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: More Daredevil! Pick up Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil Unmasked Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure #1547 - Entertainment Earth Exclusive or Daredevil: Born Again Marvel Legends Series Punisher 6-Inch Action Figure today!
Also, buy yourself Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures. It's got Mon Mothma.
 
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Eggconsole Hydlide II PC-8801, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants, Arcade Archives Vs. Super Xevious Mystery of Gump, and over a dozen more.
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Iga's Deceptive
April 21, 2025 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars Epic Sizing and Baggage. 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! We now have one for next week.
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Classic Review: Funko Hikari Vinyl Ghostbusters Pink Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
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 Something new every day-- but this was posted 10 years ago today! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Posted 10 years ago! The Funko Hikari Vinyl Ghostbusters Pink Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was a clear glitter figure, exclusive to Entertainment Earth, and painted like it was being burned. I liked these guys a bunch - the whole line was a little expensive for Funko fans, and they more or less ignored it. It's a shame, the colorways are really cool and I bet would have done well as $10-$20 standard 4-inch guys. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Ad: New Hasbro Star Wars at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: A lot of new Hasbro pre-orders are live! Grab Star Wars The Black Series Han Solo 6-Inch Action Figure, Star Wars The Vintage Collection 3 3/4-Inch Nightsister Merrin Action Figure, and more!
Also, buy yourself Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures. It's got Yak Face.
       
If that weren't enough, check out new Superman and other action figures.
    
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We're taking donations for server costs! Really. One of the rewards is Q&A a few days early - you can read next Monday's installment as soon as it's ready, which can be as early as 1:00 AM my time on Monday!
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If you've got a dollar a month to share, please Visit the Galactic Hunter Patreon and help cover our server costs. I'll still put in hours of work, writing, photography, and research - I just need some help making sure that the site costs me only time, and hopefully not money. Thanks for your support!
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Andor Night
April 22, 2025 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager Animated Universe Motormaster 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!
Old! Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager Animated Universe Motormaster Action Figure came out last year, and is another in an ongoing series of toys that are lower-price updates (or substitutes) of old BotCon exclusives. I sure don't miss BotCon price points - $35 for this boxy-headed fellow felt plenty fair. Read on!
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Nintendo World Championships: Week 41
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 Via Nintendo: Competition #38 is on now in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. It was a little challenging.
This week:
Mushzoom 3 (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you do mushrooms.
Seek & Destroy (Kid Icarus) - in which you snake, rattle, and roll.
Fireball Rush (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you fly.
Bonus or Bust (Ice Climber) - in which you jump up into the ice.
Divemaster (Super Mario Bros: Lost Levels) - in which you sink and/or swim.
I had no problem getting the silver trophy, but that gold is challenging so far.
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Light & Magic Season 2 Is Good
April 23, 2025 |
Star Wars Review: Dark Trooper (Epic World of Action)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Dark Trooper (Epic World of Action). I haven't seen it in a store myself yet, but if you do? You should get one. It's big, it's sturdy, it's cheap, and the paint on the figure is very good. I am not crazy about both the blaster and blast effect being clear red, but it's still pretty excellent. Read the whole review.
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Review: Mattel Hot Wheels Street Wiener
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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!
Who's ready for lunch? The Mattel Hot Wheels Street Wiener was a car design that has been around for a few years, in many similar-but-different colorways. This one has a base that looks sort of like a paper tray, with wheels that look sort of like toppings, and I assume zero dollars needing to be paid to the Wienermobile people. It's really neat, and new versions of it are still shipping cheaply at a store near you. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Ad: New Hasbro Star Wars at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Andor returns tonight, so it seems like a good time to get the Star Wars The Black Series Death Trooper Helmet Prop Replica out there! With electronic lights and sounds, this full-head helmet looks amazing.
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RIP Dave Thomas of Pere Ubu, Rocket from the Tombs
April 25, 2025 |
Star Wars Review: Jawa (Mos Eisley, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Jawa (Mos Eisley, The Vintage Collection). It's a nice Jawa, but it's made from parts dating back up to 10 years. Some parts come from a 3 3/4-inch 2-pack of Jawas from The Black Series, but mostly he shares elements with the Offworld Jawa and Teeka. This new one comes with a playset! It's still a nice Jawa, but you might have a very similar figure or three in your clan already. Read the whole review.
Also of great importance, Hasbro announced they re-upped their licenses for Marvel and Star Wars toys. But for how long?
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Ad: She-Hulk and Magic Helmet at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: New stuff! Don't miss the Star Wars The Black Series Death Trooper Helmet Prop Replica and the Fantastic Four Retro Marvel Legends She-Hulk 6-Inch Action Figure are now up for pre-order.
Also, buy yourself a nice Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Set of 6. It's got Yak Face! If you don't have Yak Face, you can fix that.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: 9th Dawn Remake, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Tokimekimap Road To Future, Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics, and over a dozen more.
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