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Former clearance pick-up! Mattel Masters of the Universe Sketch Book Series Spikor Action Figure is a nifty spin on the character who appeared in last weekend's movie, and the toy line from 40 years ago. He has brown spikes, different armor, a nifty club, and a real pig snout. He may as well be a new character - and as such, keep an eye out for him. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! From Sub-Ternia, Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Ceratus got exactly one action figure - and you can get him on eBay. He's not cheap as such, but for a collector figure that's 11 years old? He's affordable. He's from the same species as Whiplash, and there seem to be no shortages of him if you want to pick one up and have the budget. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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All parties involved did a good job taking a 44-year-old action figure line and making a modern movie out of it, with a lot of good sets and a few that looked like they were out of the digital era. You can't win 'em all, but you can get a pretty good live-action superhero cartoon out of it. As plot goes there are no big twists or surprise reveals, but you've got a few mid-credits and a post-credit scene to ensure your regret of ordering the big drink at the concession stand.

Skeletor was seemingly a completely covered creation, without any of Jared Leto peering out. His name was pretty far down in the credits, too, which makes sense as it was a pretty small part. Most of the focus was on Adam, Duncan, Teela, and the heroes. Goat Man, Trap Jaw, and a lot of the other characters got a lot of screen time, so it's not really a surprise that so many lesser characters got action figures. I was surprised Fisto was given so much to do and say given how few figures he got for this movie. Maybe he's secretly incredibly popular?

It's PG-13 with PG-13 jokes, but also plenty of pratfalls, gags, and reminders of the terror that is being stuck on Earth and having your boss monitor your eBay activities. It's extremely difficult for a big blockbuster movie - one bankrolled by Amazon, no less - to attempt to be anything but a four-quadrant crowd-pleaser with a healthy merchandising plan. It's clear that they had plans for future films - if those will happen after opening at #2 is anybody's guess - but at least it's a good time and a pretty decent way to spend a couple of hours. Check it out if you're curious, the theaters may not be crowded but at least people seemed to be having a great time.

Go see it on a big screen. The trailer looked strange on my computer, but for whatever reason it clicked when it was huge.

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RIB! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 04 Tyrants Fury Rumble Action Figure has bright cartoon colors and a big head - heck, he looks a lot like Studio Series, minus the tape mode. He has big pile drivers and is well worth picking up. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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If that weren't enough, the movie is out this weekend and is getting pretty decent reviews. Also kid line Man-At-Arms and a He-Man variant are showing up at Walmart alongside Slime Pit minis at Ross, so this may be one of the best times to go out hunting for He-Man toys in years.

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Masked! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Kendo Figure is long gone, but it has a swell set of gloves, and a sword, and a helmet. This is a pretty cool figure - not exactly a perfect replica, but it's Playmobil so it's really quite excellent given the limited new molds created for this guy.

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Guess who! The Hasbro Kenner The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-Glow Heroes Collector's Set Peter Venkman Action Figure is still available, at a slightly higher price. I'd say it's worth it. $20 is kind of a lot for a redeco of a 1980s Kenner figure, but the original set of four costs more than a HasLab toy - so these are pretty attractive. The detail is not as sharp as the original molds - but once anything is cast in glow plastic, you're going to have a hard time spotting it anyway. I've paid more for glowing indie figures, so I found this set to be worth the asking price.

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Last year's model! The Hasbro Transformers Retro G1 Deluxe Gears is surprisingly brighter and more charming than the Legacy model, thanks to the toy colors and face masked head. You might find this one at TJ Maxx or Walmart if they have any old stock, and I'd say it's worth tracking down. I found I prefer this one. Read on!

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It looks like there are plans for 45 figures over two years, with a mix of repaints and retools. There are troop variants, desert variants, midnight ops variants, commanders for said troops, and so forth - it's imaginative and impressive. Wave 1 is perfectly nice, but starting with Wave 2 they begin to include some pretty wild ideas for "pets" like a pigeon and a raccoon, which squarely target the figures I had as a kid and regret trading away. (Hydro Viper, Croc Master. Spearhead and Max are still here and will be reviewed after I figure out the right o-ring to replace.)

The creator has dozens of videos up showcasing art, photo reference, and tidbits about future repaints and remolds. The entire thing is a big scavenger hunt for information, and I've found it to particularly fascinating to shuffle through for tidbits and details. It's a lot like watching what Scott "ToyGuru" Neitlich did at Mattel for MattyCollector's figures.

There are tons of makers doing 3 3/4-inch o-ring figures these days, and I'll probably give Delta 17 and Skeletron more of a look later on. I've been pulling out some of my favorite old G.I. Joe vehicles that survived as well as newer Super7 O-Ring ReAction+ Figures - which are excellent, too, and you should grab some monsters and Micronauts - and I'm having some fun with my old toys as well as some newer ones.

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Sold out! Mattel Masters of the Universe Origins "Buzz Saw" Hordak Action Figure is a figure I got at Ross a few years ago. In 2024, it was prime hunting time. This guy had a foreign comic book, a launching buzz saw, and an alternate head. It's pretty good for five bucks. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! A cute little guy back when scale was less of the norm, Hasbro Jurassic World Indominus Rex Action Figure was the affordable, baby version of the mutant dinosaur and it sold for a fairly cheap $11. The tail caused the head to move, and it looked a lot like the guy on the big screen. And now Mattel makes these guys, to considerable success. I still like this one. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Red! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 04 Tyrants Fury Scourge Action Figure has vibrant colors and looks a lot like the cartoon model - and also the Studio Series toys. Sure, there are no reflective bits or functioning lenses, but he looks right. You'll like this one, he's the same size as the old Battle Beasts that I suppose your dad or maybe grandfather had. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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