After picking up the first two figures that I reviewed previously, I picked up two more at a Wal-Mart. I got these guys mainly because Wal-Mart’s price was 6.98, a full fifty cents less than Target. Still, seven bucks for an action figure still hurts.
Before we get on with my reviews, I’d like to point out that I missed an important detail in my last review. The sticker that you get with the “hidden relic” is meant to be used in the mail-away offer. If you collect six stickers and send them in, you get the exclusive figure. What is that figure you ask? The figure is… ***Spoiler Alert*** a crystal skeleton figure with throne. There’s no picture of the thing, but I’ll share one as soon as I find one. ***End Spoiler Alert***
While out here on “vacation” I was unable to resist the urge to buy toys. After seeing the Indiana Jones figures in stores a few times, I finally broke down and picked a couple of them up. I don’t share my toy purchases online except for notable cases, and boy this sure is one. Not only are these figures by Hasbro toys that fans of the Indiana Jones series ones that should have been made a long time ago, but they are not without controversy.
You might be wondering where the heck I went, but probably not. Just in case you have wondered why you haven’t gotten any injections of toy loving from this site in the last few days, the answer is simple: I’m on a break of sorts. I took a couple of weeks off of my real job and flew back home so I can get married May 17th. Oh by the way, reading that obligated you to buy me a wedding gift. Send me an email so I can get my address to you post haste!
I’m really sorry to deliver the bad news that I’m going to be married, ladies. Hey, look at the bright side; just because I’m going to be married doesn’t mean you can’t send me nude pictures of yourself!
Since the entire world has stopped after the release of Grand Theft Auto IV except for those places where people have better things to do like starve to death, live under an oppressive dictatorship, or be lucky enough to experience both situations (I’m looking at you North Korea), toy news has seemingly ground to a halt. I haven’t seen a whole lot to report on and much worse I’m pretty apathetic, because I’ve got a vacation coming up so toys are the last thing on my mind. What better time then to share a YouTube video of cowboys fighting robots?
Another week, another round of Star Wars Nerd Questions! To be honest, there weren’t a whole lot of questions that were that exciting or super nerdy. There’s some decent stuff in here so you shouldn’t be too disappointed if you choose to click on the more button. Man, I’m a terrible self promoter.
I just got a message from Mezco about their exclusive with electronics giant Best Buy for two exclusive South Park figures. I’m a big fan of their South Park line, somehow they are manage to capture the unique two dimensional look in a three dimensional toy. The figures are Motorcycle Cop Cartman and Frozen Kenny:
There isn’t any mention why they are going to have exclusive figures at Best Buy, which is a little strange since Best Buy usually only carries toys when they are part of a DVD or video game package. Since I’m a horrible reporter, I forgot to ask if they were a tie-in to anything. Yeah, I know I suck.
However, I did ask what Mezco’s plans were for this year’s San Diego Comic Con because I loved last year’s Butters as Professor Chaos figure. Mezco was mum on the subject. The only thing they could confirm was that there were exclusives, but not what they were or how many. Dang it! Foiled again!
The full press release follows the break if you really feel like reading it.
I don’t know why, but I’ve been fairly lucky when it comes to finding G.I. Joe figures in stores. I recently spotted a few figures from wave 7 that I’ve been wanting for awhile. I swear the Wal-Mart that’s only a few blocks for me his horrendous for Star Wars figures, but has been pretty good to me for getting Joes.
I want to just put it out there that sometimes I have odd tastes in things that I think are funny, therefore this video is both funny and extremely entertaining to me. Since I don’t have much else going on this Sunday and I thought I’d share it if you are in the same boat:
The toy that made collectors balls’ blow off in awe a few weeks ago has been officially confirmed by Hasbro in their latest Q&A section. (Don’t worry, I’m working on collecting the questions for my usual round of Star Wars Nerd Questions.) Here’s a new picture of the Millennium Falcon to help satiate your lust for what could qualify as one of the greatest toys ever:
Why did Hasbro try to keep it a secret for so long? The answer is simple, they wanted to have the reveal in a super spectacular manner. With a toy so cool they thought it would be best to blow our minds when we least expected it. They still plan on having some sort of big reveal to those outside of the toy world, namely a prominent story in an upcoming Wired magazine, but since the cat’s already out of the bag they figured they might as well confirm it now. Their official response follows the break if you want to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth:
I’m full on board supporting DC Universe Classics and as soon as they make a figure that I really want, I’m buying one. I love the variety of figures Mattel is making and I also enjoy the fine sculpts from the Four Horsemen, so I was looking forward to seeing what the San Diego Comic Con exclusive was. Well it’s DC’s resident bad boy, Lobo (You can find a full pic of Lobo here):
I need your help. If you are going to San Diego Comic Con this year I have a desperate need for your aid. I need your pictures for my online record of toy collecting, i.e. my bloggy blog. If you’re going, can provide me with pictures, and I think they are good enough to post online (i.e. not too blurry or what have you), then I will exchange a small monetary compensation per picture and big props to you on the blog or website I put them on (they would either appear here or DigitalMonkeyBox.com).
I’m not looking for a pro here either. I’m looking for someone with a decent digital camera that can take competent photos and would like to give me a hand. For the kind of photos I’m looking for, check out this link. As you can tell, pro shots they aint.
Hell, if you’re going you’re going to be taking pictures anyway. Why not take a few more and make a little bit of cash to help fund your trip?
If you are interested, email me @ Paul.Toybender@gmail.com for more details.
Transformers fans, begin to poop your pants… or not. I’m not sure how desirable the Transformers exclusive at Comic Con is, but to me it’s pretty neat looking. It’s the super duper evil version of Optimus Prime, Snidely Nemesis Prime. You can tell he’s evil because of his black paint scheme and his goatee. Ask anyone who knows how to identify evil twin robots, they always are painted black and they have facial hair of some sort.
Transformers fans, is this a big deal? I never know what’s going on with you guys. I see certain Transformers pics and think it’s cool and then find out that it’s an exclusive that is worth hundreds of dollars. Is this going to be of that ilk? Your ways confuse and frighten me sometimes.
If you plan on attending the Philadelphia Wizard World convention and you dig toys (and why would you even be on this site if you didn’t like toys?), the first ever ToyFare Hall of Fame Awards will be held there. For the first year’s inductees include Randy Falk of NECA, Clayburn Moore, and the Four Horsemen. For details on who each of these folks are, I’ve included the press release below.
I think this is a cool idea, although I’d think for the Hall of Fame that there might be a few inductees who contributed to the toy industry less recently. Where’s the guy who invented G.I. Joe? Or the one guy that… okay I really don’t know much about the people that created the toys that we collect (or play with) today, but there’s got to be some figures from the past that could get a nice nod. I asked Adam Tracy, Creative Director Wizard World Conventions, if this is possible and he said that the Hall of Fame includes all of toy history, so chances are that past legends can be recognized. The recognition could even be given posthumously, so toy creators who are either zombies or have turned into vampires or werewolves are eligible. Not directly his quote, mind you.
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