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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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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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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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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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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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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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update! We now have one for next week.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Super7 x Funko Alien Egg Chamber Action Playset is from 2015 and while expensive, was one of the coolest things I've bought. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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According to the article, the final episode is in June. I hope we get a return of tiny couch. The host will be going back to stand-up, and if you've seen her specials, you'll get it. If you haven't, go watch them, they're good.

While I'll miss the show, late night shows are either forever, or very brief shining jewels in the sky. This one is ending too soon. Adding to the tragedy, CBS is ceding the time slot back to the local affiliates - this means there won't be a new show, which is a pity. The time slot has been home to some great hosts, and also not.

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New! The Super7 Godzilla Monster Island Mystery Box Mechagodzilla '74 Action Figure is showing up in stores now, and I found it marked down at a Walmart near my house almost instantly. Well, OK, I can take it at a discount - it has fancy weathering and looks really cool. Even at full price, it would be pretty neat! Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Also exciting, Games That Weren't found Populous for NES. It looks like it's fully completed, and running about as well as that game can on that kind of hardware. Also worth a look!

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Just look at it! The Mattel Matchbox Big Banana Car is a car I never noticed in an actual store, but I did find it in a second-hand shop a couple of months ago. As the name indicates, it is a car, and it is a big banana. The paint is good, it has four seats, and is the kind of thing you want to own as a toy. I hope they rerelease it. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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A long way to go from Sideswipe. Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Armada Universe Wheeljack Action Figure is a repaint of a retool of a retool - he doesn't have a Mini-Con sidekick, but he does have a number of accessories and is painted to look like the cartoon (and/or Japanese version of the toy.) You could do a lot worse than this guy, and it seems most stores are leapfrogging over his wave - get him if you can find him, assuming you're not satisfied with your 2002 original. Read on!

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This week:
Lookie, Tanooki! (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you get dressed.

Fairy Finder (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you jump to the left.

Harp on It (Kid Icarus) - in which you pull the strings.

Take Heart (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you step to the right.

Eye in the Sky (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you say no to Kracko.

I'm still working on the gold trophy.

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