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Patronize Me!
Imaginary Hero of the Current Depression
December 9, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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  Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars Classic 4-Packs and Big Hope for Small Vehicles (and Creatures). 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.
But most exciting, Star Wars: The Retro Collection Pipeline Reveals More from 1978 Time Warp. 6 new - OK 5 new, and 1 old - figures are coming for Kenner fans. Walrus Man was done in 1979, but the other 5 were never touched until the 1990s POTF2 era - Yavin Luke, Stormtrooper Han, Dr. Evazan, Rebel Fleet Trooper, and Sandtrooper. And yes, this is the most exciting announcement in a weekend with many exciting announcements.
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Classic Review: Funko Planet of the Apes Pop! Movies Dr. Zaius Vinyl 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 Funko Planet of the Apes Pop! Movies Dr. Zaius Vinyl Figure came out 11 years ago and turned out really well. It's a lot more stylized and looks like a piece of 1960s commercial art, compared to the more realistic Beneath the Planet of the Apes Dr. Zaius Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure #1863 that came out recently. I prefer the old one, and maybe you will too. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Transformers Age of the Primes Reveals Aplenty
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  Via Hasbro or me on Bsky.app: You probably saw these, but Hasbro is sending out press photos of its new Transformers reveals. Star Optimus Prime looks like a stellar remake of Star Convoy was revealed, and this slightly smaller Titan-class toy is going up for preorder real soon. (Yes, go get your credit cards for this week.) He's loaded with gear - a Micromasters Rodimus, tons of blast effects, and other weapons or weapony accessories should make this one a real treat.
Superion's first few chunks were shown, but also Animated Universe Fugitive Waspinator (so Wasp), Solus Prime of the Thirteen, and also Prima Prime. G2 fans may enjoy Blue G2 Grimlock with an Earl Norem storybook Wheelie, making this whole wave really exciting for a number of different reasons. It's worth noting there's a G2 symbol and the word "AUTOBOT" on Grimlock's tail.
Target stores will be getting an exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog x Transformers set as well, and all of this stuff goes up for order at 1:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday (tomorrow).
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Keshi Corner Adds More Dragon Quest III Scans
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  Via Keshi Corner on Archive.org: Zoma (Dragon Quest III) - Keshi Gomu Rubber Figure 3D Scan! Hydra and a Male Mage were also among the many added figures this week. There are a bunch of others too - Ukiki from Yoshi's Island and others - so be sure to check those out.
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Support 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter via Patreon
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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!
Become a Patron!
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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Skeleton Crew Is On Now
December 4, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: X-Wing Pilot (Human Woman, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: X-Wing Pilot (Human Woman, The Vintage Collection) . If you wondered if slapping a new human head of nobody in particular on a Luke body works, it turns out that it does! Hasbro did a nice job making a decent human head, but it's not of any specific performer (as far as I know) and could well be a Hasbro or Lucasfilm employee. But it's a new pilot, and that's what you probably want here. Read the whole review.
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Review: Mattel Hot Wheels Racer Verse Gizmo
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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! I haven't even seen the Mattel Hot Wheels Racer Verse Gizmo in stores - I got mine in a case from Entertainment Earth as I play catch-up with some of these guys. It's a sturdy toy that's a little stylized, with printed eyes and a surprisingly good amount of detail on the car. I'd strongly recommend picking it up if you're a Gremlins fan, and who isn't? Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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eBay Sellers Have G2 Legacy Optimus Prime Upgrades
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 Via eBay: 3D DIY Upgrade Kit G2 Backpack Weapon For Legacy United G1 OP Prime Earthrise OP. I haven't yet bought this and can't vouch for the seller or the item, but it was interesting - the guy made a "talk box" and a couple of blasters similar to the 1990s Generation 2 Optimus Prime toy for your 2024 Transformers Legacy United G1 Universe Optimus Prime... which is an excellent toy and one of my favorites this year.
There are 3 sellers as I write this for $21.55, $21.56, and $21.57. Is there a difference? I honestly don't know. But it's a neat idea.
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Fantastic In Some Way
December 3, 2024 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Star Raider Road Pig
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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!
First showing up in September (and selling out), Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Star Raider Road Pig is finally getting a second shipment in Walmarts near me. He's an exclusive, so you'll need to hit the shops or order online. Read on!
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Ad: Cyber Monday Deal on Retro Star Wars at Entertainment Earth
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 Ad: In stock now - unless it runs out again - it's the Star Wars The Retro Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Set of 6! Get yours today for $29.99, which is peanuts for six amazing figures from 46 years ago.
Other deals may still be available - check the links while supplies last!
  
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Nintendo World Championships: Week 21
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  Via Nintendo: Competition #21 is on now in Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. All killer, no filler this week.
This week:
Sub-Space Exploration (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you throw a jar and get a mushroom.
Step It Up (Super Mario Bros) - in which you jump up some stairs.
No Bones About It (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you kill a stalfos.
Elevator Blitz (Metroid) - in which you zoom through a corridor and blast some statues.
World 1 Wizard (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you can actually play some of the game for a couple of minutes.
I had a real easy time with these due the lack of balloons or bikes! World 1 Wizard, I need to try again, but it's all still pretty fun despite adding no new content after a few months.
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RIP Morgan Lofting
December 2, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars Toy Hunting Is (Not) Dead and Filler. 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.
--AP
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Classic Review: Onell Design Glyos Super Crayboth Mordireus Action 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 Onell Design Glyos Super Crayboth Mordireus Action Figure came out in an amazing bright pink color - and obviously, long sold out. There haven't been a lot of Super Crayboth figures in years, but you might find the regular ones come and go from Onell Design's store. (There are none today.) Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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HasLab Ghostbusters Mades It, Ends Tonight
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  Via HasLab: Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile (Anniversary Edition) [Base Model] (and the pricey variant) have both fully funded. You have until midnightish tonight to get yours if you want one - the base model is $324.99, but the version with a whopping four extra figures, stickers, and bonus gear is $399.99.
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8BitDo Retro Xbox Edition Keyboard and Mouse
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  Via 8BitDo/Amazon/yes these are sponsored links if you buy something I may get a cut: Pre-orders are opened for officially licensed 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboards and a 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse. Given the original Xbox was black with clear green, I suppose it may evoke a sense of that era but doesn't seem like a literal license-able swiping of any specific style. Still, it's pretty good, and if nothing else, worth a look. I'm wondering how that mouse goes, I like the thumb buttons. They aren't cheap, but if you need something vaguely Master Chiefy, it's worth a look.
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Keshi Corner Makes Video for Metroid Scans
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 Via Keshi Corner on Twitter: I've 3D scanned two very rare vintage Metroid figures from 1986! You can grab the model files here: Ridley and Samus Aran. These have been linked before, but that video was really cool and you need an excuse to see them again. The Keshi Corner Stacks on Archive.org are a shining example of how to show off your toy collection and make something helpful for the rest of us - so if you have toys to scan, let the rest of us know!
It's also worth noting Keshi Corner is scanning some really cool Dragon Quest III figures like the Shell Slime, and you should check those out too.
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Walmart Cuts Price of Exclusive Transformers Thundertron 3-Pack (Again)
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 Via Walmart: The de-facto online exclusive Transformers Legacy United Star Raider Action Figure Collection, 7" Converting Robot Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids, 8+. This item went up for $59.97, then shot up to $90 for a few months , was $45 a month ago and now it's a dirt-cheap $29.97. I got one at $45 and it was pretty good, for $30 it's great - you get three dudes.
The other Star Raider exclusives may be in stock for next-day shipping as well, and Transformers Legacy Voyager Class Raider Ferak is $24.46 - I paid $35 back in September. That'll learn me..
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Ad: New Masterverse Skelcon, SNW Pike, and More at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: New items are up to order, including the now-in-stock Masters of the Universe New Eternia Masterverse Skelcon Action Figure!
  
Also grab these Black Friday deals while they last - ending soon! Get them for $19.99 while you can. Also check out the 2024 Black Friday Sale at Entertainment Earth!
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Support 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter via Patreon
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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!
Become a Patron!
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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