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I Don't Know But I Probably Won't Say Yes
November 1, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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  Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at Princess Leia in Endor Celebration Outfit from the late 1990s, just as the Kenner name was being retired for several years. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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  Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
More Gormiti, or Moremiti! The Playmates Gormiti Mantra the Implacable and Clear The Severe Guardian is another set I got on the cheap this past summer. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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Ad: $5 or $10 Off Coupons for Entertainment Earth
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  Want to save $5 or $10 at Entertainment Earth on all pre-orders or in-stock items including busts, action figure cases, vehicles, and everything else? The Bastila Shan Vintage Wave and other items all qualify, so order anything you want and get a discount. Read on to find out how!
Step 1: Click this link to check out some of the newer Star Wars items, or anything else on Entertainment Earth
Step 2: Pick one of these codes to use during checkout.
Offer A: $5 Off Your Order of $50 or More at EntertainmentEarth.com!
Code: 2011BT5
Offer B: $10 Off Your Order of $90 or More at EntertainmentEarth.com!
Code: 2011BT10
All you have to do is click here, or pick an item below, then place an order and... well, I guess that's it. Enjoy!
Just follow a link, and enjoy!
--AP
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More He-Man Q&A
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  He-Man.org compiled more Matty Masters of the Universe Classics Questions and Answers including Horde Adora (not really), and a ton of stuff on Snake Man-At-Arms. Who, at this point, probably has a second regular head but who the heck knows. Worth a read!
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Transformers Prime Cliffjumper Gallery
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  The Facebook group Transformers Galaxy posted a Transformers Prime Cliffjumper gallery which turned out pretty well. It's also very rectangular!
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Do a Barrel Roll!
November 2, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Nice hat, and facial hair! The LEGO Minifigures Series 2 Ringmaster is probably the best way to start your own LEGO Rollie Fingers. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the Starkiller figure which turned out spectacularly well, if you ask me. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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Barrel Roll Confirmed for G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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  And here's another one! GIJoeclub.com has confirmed Barrel Roll is definitely coming to the club subscription, and isn't that fantastic?
I'm happy.
Even more exciting, General's Joes has sussed out images of Carded Zombie Viper and Lifeline, which are sure to be insanely popular when they are released and you never see them. These came from ACToys.net.
--AP
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PS3: PSN Updates
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  New to download this week: Max & The Magic Marker Gold Edition, Pinballistik, PixelJunk Sidescroller, Hydrophobia Prophecy, Hydrophobia Prophecy, and DC Universe Online Free-To-Play. They're all $4 and up. So this is another expensive week if you download everything.
Also exciting is the PSOne port of four Crash Bandicoot games for free... if you're a Playstation Plus subscriber.
PS2 games Raiden III, Bloodrayne, and Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland were also added. They're all $9.99.
--AP
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PSP: PSN Updates This Week
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  New to the PSP this week: Fate/Extra. This one is $24.99 and is reportedly yet another quest for some holy grail or whatever.
New PSP Minis this week include: Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock Of Firetop Mountain. OK, just one then. It's $4.99.
--AP
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This Is Some Real Bull
November 3, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Enjoy some real bull! The Kenner ALIENS Bull Alien Action Figure is bizarre, phallic, and veiney. In many respects, it may say more about me than the designers, but this thing is at least vaguely suggestive right? I still had a lot of fun with it-- the head-ramming mechanism is, all jokes aside, quite impressive. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at HK-50, which is a redeco of the more popular HK-47. He comes from the games! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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Star Sisters Delayed, more Q&A
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 The PopCultureNetwork got confirmation of the delay of the Star Sisters until February. This is to spread around the dollars in some very expensive months, which I'm glad to see and I hope other collector brands take note.
Also, check out some new Q&A-- He-Man.org collected them from around the web and posted their own too.
--AP
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New Games for the Xbox 360 Live Arcade Released
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  Xbox 360 owners, it's time to look into Burger Time World Tour, a $10/800 reinvention of the classic arcade game, but far fancier. Microsoft says:
"An all-time arcade favorites gets a second helping as BurgerTime World Tour elevates classic gaming to the next-gen universe. Hero Peter Pepper returns and traverses the globe challenging chefs from around the world. Gamers will tackle 50 total levels and boss fights in each of the four environments. For the first time ever, the game will also feature online and split-screen multiplayer modes for four players with online leaderboard and avatar support. BurgerTime has never been more meaty!"
--AP
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They Hated Us Plenty
November 4, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at Boss, a video game figure which you'll probably want to get! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Get a head, and be wealthy! The Onell Design Glyos Task Force Volkirun Extra Set is more or less an upgrade kit. It's fun! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Outer Space Men Preorders 11/11/11 at 11:11
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  We now have reports that 2011 Outer Space Men Infinity Edition goes up for pre-order November 11, which (if last year is any indication) means you'll get them in December.
The new guys are fully painted versions of Alpha 7, Electron+, Commander Comet, and Mystron.
--AP
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Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week
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  This week's WiiWare offering is Gnomz. It's $10/1,000 points and is said to be an arcade fighter.
The Virtual Console has nothing, so keep reading.
--AP
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Nintendo DSi & 3DS Downloads This Week
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  This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: 1950s Lawn Mower Kids and House M.D. -Episode 4: Crashed at $5-$8.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: Balloon Kid, a $3 sequel to the NES classic Balloon Fight.
--AP
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Nothing Good on TV
November 7, 2011 |
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter
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 Galactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- or a few weeks down the road.
 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the Rebel Commando variant which just started shipping in retail cases-- but you might recognize it from this summer's big Death Star boxed set. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
This is old school! The Tomy Zoids Gorgodos Action Figure came out in Japan in the 1980s... and this one actually made the trip from Japan back in the 1980s and stayed with me ever since. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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G.I. Joe Carded Renegades Storm Shadow on ACtoys
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 The G.I. Joe Renegades Storm Shadow showed up fully-packaged on ACtoys.net. The figure does include an alternate head as well as an astonishing amount of ninja gear-- considering the hubbub about missing weapons in some releases, this one seems to be nicely loaded still. Don't miss it!
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Fan-Made Fighting Is Magic Makes Ponies Brawl
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  The developer Mane6 is doing a fan-made My Little Pony: Fighting Is Magic game. An adorable brawler that seems to owe a lot to Capcom's own Pocket Fighter, this game is currently up in video form and-- like a lot of these things-- is probably a long ways off so you may as well peek at it now.
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LEGO Minifigures Series 6 (Again)
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  In case you missed it (and my notes say you probably did) take a look at the upcoming 2012 LEGO Minifigures Series 6 coming out in a month and change. This batch includes the Statue of Liberty, a Minotaur, a Surgeon, a Genie, and the best boxy robot yet.
Also notable, the LEGO Massively Multiplayer Game "LEGO Universe" is shutting down effective Janaury. It didn't seem to be widely known that it launched, but it did, and now it's over.
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In Bad Need of a Shave
November 8, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at Geonosian Warrior that just came out in the Battle Packs a few months ago, and it's pretty darned good. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Hooray for good ideas! The Hasbro G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Steel Brigade takes the 1980s figure concept-- mixed parts with a new head-- to its modern conclusion. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Ad: Funko Doing Mars Attacks! Stuff, Pre-Order at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Check out new Mars Attacks figures due in 2012 from Funko!
Just follow a link, and enjoy! The Pop! Vinyl Martian and Wacky Wobbler Martian Bobble Head are both due out very early next year.
Also, use a coupon and save! Want to save $5 or $10 at Entertainment Earth on all pre-orders or in-stock items including busts, action figure cases, vehicles, and everything else? There's a coupon, and it's good on pre-orders too!
It's easy! Pick one of these codes to use during checkout.
Offer A: $5 Off Your Order of $50 or More at EntertainmentEarth.com!
Code: 2011BT5
Offer B: $10 Off Your Order of $90 or More at EntertainmentEarth.com!
Code: 2011BT10
--AP
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TNT, Get It?
November 9, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
So small! The Takara Smallest Transforming Transformers Meister (Jazz) is a nice replica of the original toy, and it's scarce too. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the Captain Rex figure which looks like it got shot in the chest. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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TNT Confirmed for G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another one! GIJoeclub.com has confirmed TNT (Theodore N. Thomas) is definitely coming to the club subscription, and isn't that fantastic?
He's from South America.
--AP
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Imaginext Kohl's Exclusive Sky Racers Gift Set On Sale
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  Our pal Richard alerted us to a new Kohl's Exclusive Imaginext Sky Racers Gift Set that, lucky for us, is also on sale this week. It's $37.99, 30% off, and includes 3 planes with 3 figures-- plus accessories.
Read more here!
--AP
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PS3: PSN Updates
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 New to download this week: Monopoly Streets, Dead Space 2, and Fight Night Champion. They're all $4.99 and up.
Also exciting is the PSOne port of four Chrono Cross games for $5.99.
PS2 games Full Spectrum Warrior and Stuntman Ignition were also added. They're each $9.99.
--AP
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PSP: PSN Updates This Week
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 New to the PSP this week: Cars 2: The Video Game. This one is $29.99 and is probably going to be half that at the store, so why download it?
--AP
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Should I Drive?
November 10, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
A blast from... the sorta recent-ish time! The Playmobil Dinosaurs 4173 Pteranodon is a nifty critter with an opening jaw, grasping feet, and a big ol' tree. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at Hoth Rebel Trooper, which is a previously released figure with new gear and that more or less does it for being "new." He comes from the games! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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Packaged (and loose) Transformers Generations Junkheap, Sky Shadow
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  An article at HK-TF has Transformers Generations Sky Shadow and Scrap Heap pictures both in and out of the package. Some signs point to these being available in the USA this month, although we can't be sure until someone actually reports a US store getting them-- and given the time of year, and the old product, I'm not holding my breath. Still, great shots, and great figures!
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Simpsons Arcade Game Rated for Australia, Xbox/PSN Inbound?
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 While technically only speculation, this XBLAFANS.com article seems to have discovered that The Simpsons may be coming to the downloadable service. It claims Backbone Entertainment is making something called a Simpsons Arcade Game, which, unless it's an iPhone port classified incorrectly, sounds pretty good to me.
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New Games for the Xbox 360 Live Arcade Released
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 Xbox 360 owners, it's time to look into Fusion: Genesis, a $10/800 space something or other. Microsoft says:
"Unravel a sinister conspiracy in a galaxy on the brink of civil war. Choose your side. Expose the truth. Become a hero. Follow six epic storylines as a trader, mercenary, peacekeeper, soldier, or seeker Explore an "always connected" dynamic environment Complete 100s of solo and co-op quests across 23 levels Fly over 100 ships with 1000s of upgrades Acquire 40 combat skills and 200 weapons Enjoy cooperative (1-4) and PvP (1-8) gameplay Connect with Fusion: Sentient on Windows Phone 7"
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They Say That I am Too
November 11, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at an Aerial Recon Trooper, a swell dude with a jetpack! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Check out the feathers! The LEGO Minifigures Series 3 Tribal Chief (Indian) is a well-designed brick figure with some exquisite detail work on his body and face. Check out the close-up shots! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Don't Forget: Outer Space Men Preorders 11/11/11 at 11:11
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Don't forget! 2011 Outer Space Men Infinity Edition action figures are up for pre-order November 11, which is today.
The new guys are fully painted versions of Alpha 7, Electron+, Commander Comet, and Mystron.
--AP
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Packaged Transformers Generations Sky Shadow (with bio)
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 A guy on eBay has Transformers Generations Sky Shadow packaged complete with a shot of the bio. The auction is closed, but it's not like you were going to bid on it anyway!
Also, a group on Facebook did this with packaged AND loose shots of Junkheap, so go check that out.
--AP
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Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week
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 This week's WiiWare offering is Step Up. It's $8/800 points and is something which looks suspiciously like sweat-causing software.
The Virtual Console has nothing, so keep reading.
--AP
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Nintendo DSi & 3DS Downloads This Week
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 This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: Castle Conqueror - Heroes and Bloons TD at $5.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! , a $7 creative game of some sort with creatures and stuff.
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Yes, Always
November 14, 2011 |
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- or a few weeks down the road.
 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the Plourr Ilo figure from about a year and change back, she's bald and looks fantastic! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
One last update: the Hasbro/Hunter PR Q&A has been updated! That's the good news. The bad news is that these offer no real insight into the future.
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
This is old school! The BanDai Megaman Trading Figures Jumping Megaman came out in Japan recently, but looks amazingly retro. I dig it! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Sure Fire Confirmed for G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another one! GIJoeclub.com has confirmed Sure Fire is definitely coming to the club subscription, and isn't that fantastic?
He's an update of this figure, who was a tribute to a member of the G.I. Joe fan community. Cool! So it's a tribute to a Kmart exclusive version of a guy you probably don't remember in the first place.
--AP
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20011 Outer Space Men Infinity Edition Painted Figures On Sale Now
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 They're up! StoreHorsemen.com has new Outer Space Men up for pre-order right now. These are the fully painted figures, which follow two sets of clear pre-paints.
They're also $50 a set before shipping-- last year's collection was $40. They're due to ship in early December.
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Callgrim Getting a Vehicle from RawShark Studios
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  In case you missed it (and my notes say you probably did) take a look at the Glyos News Dump because a Callgrim Vehicle Is Incoming!
The Warp Bike (at least we think that's its name) will be sold this month. Meaning all of you who said you were done buying Glyos toys for the year were, obviously, wrong at least twice over. I'd estimate it at $25-$35... but we'll see if Jesse says anything about it!
--AP
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Late Late Late
November 15, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at a Mandalorian Warrior from last year, and we'll be looking at more real soon. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
It's gone! The Onell Design Glyos Relgost Wing Division Glyan Action Figure is a fantastic figure with top-notch deco. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Callgrim Vehicle Details
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 The Glyos News Dump added pricing and date details on the Callgrim DRT Warp Bikes!
Each set with a driver is $50. You get a Callgrim redeco (about $10ish alone) plus the bike, and there are two styles-- Riac and the Growler is my favorite.
--AP
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Rare Powercore Combiners Transfomers Returning
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 They had to show up somewhere! ToysRUs.com has a big sale on Transformers, including Powercore Combiners Undertow and Skyhammer down to a mere $7. Which is much cheaper than not being able to get them at all.
If you really liked the Hasbro Transformers of 2002-2005, specifically the Cybertron stuff, I would suggest you spring for these.
--AP
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Voters Rejected It
November 16, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
A blast from... July! The Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Alpha Series Mystron Action Figure is one of two (soon to be three) versions of this character in action figure form. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at R8-B7, which is one of the more expensive robots you can buy given it's part of a large gift set. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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New ThunderCats Product Images via BanDai
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  We were sent a batch of new Spring 2012 ThudnerCats Classic and New 6-Inch Figures from various angles. (Thank you to our PR stooges!) The stuff looks good, so click here for a gallery and some data!
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MOTUC Snout Spout, She-Ra, Swift Wind On Sale Yesterday
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 Your pals at MattyCollector.com added Snout Spout, Bubble She-Ra, and Swiftwind to their store yesterday. At press time, the horse and the pachyderm are almost sold out.
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Courtney "Cover Girl" Krieger Confirmed for G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another one! GIJoeclub.com has confirmed Courtney "Cover Girl" Krieger is definitely coming to the club subscription, giving us a rare instance of a leak that turns out to be, so far, totally true.
Her last figure in a quasi-classic form was, I believe, in a recent comic pack.
--AP
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PS3: PSN Updates
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 New to download this week: Jurassic Park: The Game, Hollywood Squares, and Burgertime. They're all $9.99 and up.
PS3 full games include Red Dead Redemption Digital and Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare.
Also exciting is the PSOne port of four Vanguard Bandits games for $9.99.
--AP
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PSP: PSN Updates This Week
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 New to the PSP this week: Rumble Trucks. This PSP Mini is $3.99.
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In Hardcover Book Form
November 17, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
It's almost new! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Uncle Sam Action Figure is a swell blind-bagged figure which I couldn't pass up. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at Han Solo, a newly-released Target exclusive which comes in a great gift set. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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More New ThunderCats Product Images for 2012
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 We were sent a batch of new Spring 2012 ThudnerCats Armor of Omens and Mumm-Ra's Storm Charger from various angles. (Thank you to our PR stooges!) Check out these new larger toys, just click here for a gallery and not much else!
--AP
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New Games for the Xbox 360 Live Arcade Released
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 Xbox 360 owners, it's time to look into Xotic, a $10/800 space something or other. Microsoft says:
"Think you know shooters? Think again. XOTIC is a completely new hybrid; rack up massive point chains, play on 23 levels, and compete globally. Create transparent aerial landing platforms while going for some arcade-style point pick-ups. Use power-ups to boost your abilities. And fire up eight upgradeable weapons to combat the minions of the Orb. All while roaming beautiful but mysterious environments. You¹ll see stuff you¹ve never seen before, because there¹s never been a game like this before."
--AP
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The Ron Swanson Scholarship
November 18, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at an Obi-Wan Kenobi, covered in dirt! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Taxi! The Hasbro Transformers Prime Bumblebee Action Figure hit convention airspace last month, and it turned out well-- and to date it's the only Prime Bumblebee released in the USA. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Transformers Generations Sky Shadow, Junkheap Found in USA
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 A guy found Transformers Generations Sky Shadow and Junkheap at a Toys R Us in Tucson, AZ. Some reports say Phoenix-- Tucson is about 90-120 minutes away from Phoenix, so no, it's not quite Phoenix.
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Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week
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 This week's WiiWare offering is Pinocchio's Puzzle. It's $5/500 points and is something which looks suspiciously like sweat-causing software.
The Virtual Console has nothing, so keep reading.
--AP
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Nintendo DSi & 3DS Downloads This Week
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 This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: Escape Trick: Convenience Store and Play and Learn Chinese at $5-$7 each.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: Kirby's Adventure , a $6 3D remake of the classic 2D NES game. How 3D is it? Somewhat. It looks neat.
--AP
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Hat Made of Mirrors
November 21, 2011 |
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- or a few weeks down the road.
 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the R2-MK figure from Star Tours, the first droid with a hat! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Adorable! The Playskool Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Prime Action Figure came out a few months ago and is basically everywhere now-- and it's a pretty sizable figure. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Still More New ThunderCats Product Images for 2012
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 We were sent a batch of new Spring 2012 ThunderCats 4-Inch Figures and Collectible Figures from various angles. (Thank you to our PR stooges!) Check out these new larger toys, just click here for a gallery and a blurb!
--AP
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Big Boa Confirmed for G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another one! GIJoeclub.com has confirmed Big Boa is definitely coming to the club subscription, and it may be the most impressive in the bunch
For more pictures, including what I think are the first-ever swappable hand accessories in this line, this G.I. Joe Club Facebook Update, which sports about eight more shots. It's a good thing they saved this one for last-- while the others look great, this one is clearly the best in the set. And, I suppose, were they to keep going, this would make a great Balrog.
--AP
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New He-Man Q&A Round-Up
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 Here it is again! He-Man.org has another round-up of Mattel Q&A, so read it. Of note is a lot of development information on Horde Prime/Horde Supreme and the Filmation license, plus some other stuff you should enjoy.
--AP
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20011 Outer Space Men Infinity Edition Painted Figures Preview at Onell Design
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 Sneak peek! More Preview Shots of 2011 Infinity Edition Outer Space Men can be seen by you right now. These are the fully painted figures, and they look wonderful as always.
--AP
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Callgrim WARP Bike Vehicle Breakdown, Art, More
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 In case you missed it (and my notes say you probably did) take a look at the Glyos News Dump because there's a new post called Callgrim WARP Bike Vehicle Breakdown, Art, More!
You can get a look at the piece's assembly, some behind-the-scenes shots, and a good glimpse of test shots. You're in for a treat, Glyos fans!
--AP
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New Is The New New
November 22, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at a Flying Geonosian Warrior from a few years ago, which was basically a neat package. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
It's gone! The Tyco Dino-Riders Struthiomimus and Nimbus is a fantastic figure with top-notch deco. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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GeneralsJoes.com Gets Early Lifeline, Zombie Viper Reviews
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 The Generals Joes guys posted a review of the new Zombie Viper! If ever there was a figure that could prove Hasbro is still willing to adapt G.I. Joe to current trends, this is it.
Also exciting is Lifeline, the medic who I'm beginning to worry might be tough to find.
--AP
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Dark of the Moon Wheeljack Gallery; Awesome Article on Making Transformers
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 Sneaky peek! TFW2005.com has Dark of the Moon Wheeljack in its various modes.
If it doesn't remind you of Doc Brown, I'll be surprised-- his weapon is shown, as are comparisons to other recent toys.
Also, be sure to read From drawing board to store shelf: The development of a Transformers toy by friend-of-the-site Nevermore. Lots of interesting stuff to see as you kill time waiting for Thanksgiving, plus some great sketches and concept art!
--AP
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Sale-A-Bration
November 23, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Pull over! The LEGO Minifigures Series 2 Traffic Cop is one of many law enforcement officials in the line, but maybe one of very few to issue speeding tickets. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at another Sandtrooper, which was the last (so far) new deco of this mold-- and he's not really all that new. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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O.M.F.G. Figures Get Exclusive Colors
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  We got an update from the October Toys O.M.F.G. Kickstarter campaign-- specifically, where you can find the four exclusive colors of these new M.U.S.C.L.E.-ESQUE figures! UofMuscle has Orange, Onell Design has Blue, LittleRubberGuys has green, and Rotofugi has Vibrant Blue. Each set is somewhere between $10 and $15 before shipping, and in addition to these there will be a flesh-colored set to match the original M.U.S.C.L.E. range, plus an exclusive-to-Kickstarter black series. I ordered a set of the fleshy guys so we'll have a review as soon as humanly possible, but as they have not asked for shipping addresses yet that might be a while still.
--AP
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MOTUC Swiftwind Has Leg Problems, Maybe
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 Your pals at He-Man.org added a post about possible Swiftwind assembly problems to their site yesterday. From the site:
"He-Man.org member Skeletortilla was the first to report that there is a Quality Control Problem with Swiftwind. He states "It's VERY easy to spot. Look at both front legs and you'll see they both have the same squiggly vein on the same side, and both feet have the exact same crack pattern in the bottom of the hoof." Since his initial post, there are other fans who are reporting the same problem. It is important to note that not every Swiftwind is misassembled, so if fans haven't gotten their figure yet there's a chance that it could be correct."
It's a minor problem, but hey-- these are things worth knowing.
--AP
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Zelda Pin Collection brings Classic Box Art to Pins
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  Unlike the US boxes, Japan had some gorgeous Zelda box art. NCS now has a set of pins based on classic Legend of Zelda artwork that should interest collectors of old Nintendo ephemera. A 16-pin pack is around $78.90, but this means you don't have to do the blind box thing, and at 200 yen per unit... well, I guess it's a toss-up.
--AP
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PS3: PSN Updates
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 New to download this week: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Hollywood Squares, and Learning With The Pooyoos Episode 2. They're all $8.99 and up.
PS3 full games include Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One and Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
Also exciting is the PSOne port of four Final Fantasy V games for $9.99. Which, honestly, seems high given it was part of a set that was $20 for two games back in the 2000s.
--AP
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PSP: PSN Updates This Week
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 New to the PSP this week: Corpse Party and NBA 2K12. Each game is $19.99.
New PSP Minis this week include: Where Is My Heart?, Ikari Warriors Ii: Victory Road, and Psycho Soldier. Each is $2.99-$6.99.
--AP
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It's Not The Case
November 24, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
It's almost new! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Zorro Action Figure is a swell blind-bagged figure which I couldn't pass up-- with a swell hat, sword, and cape. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the very first Gungan Warrior, a 1999 exclusive army builder sold only at an overpriced (and more or less now defunct) chain with a huge creature that nobody wanted... and naturally today nobody cares. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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More New ThunderCats Product Images for 2012
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 We were sent a batch of new Spring 2012 ThudnerCats Tygus and Roleplay Toys from various angles. (Thank you to our PR stooges!) Check out these new toys, just click here for a gallery and not much else!
--AP
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Ad: Black Friday Star Wars Deals plus Vintage Restock and Free Shipping at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: It's time for the Entertainment Earth's Black Friday Sale has begn! Over 50 items (including the Hasbro Star War Jabba the Hutt's Throne Playset with Oola for a mere $20) are on sale for their lowest prices ever. Get great prices on Tron, Star Wars, Transformers, The Real Ghostbusters, and more... including giant items from Cloverfield and World of Warcraft, plus enjoy free shipping on orders over $49 and restock of Vintage Wedge Antilles and Bastila Shan cases! Click through for pricing, pictures, and availability.
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Also don't miss these new arrivals, in stock while supplies last:
Star Wars Action Figures Vintage Wave 3 Revision 11 with Wedge Antilles and the Gamorrean Guard
Star Wars Action Figures Vintage Wave 9 with Ponda Baba, Bastila Shan, and the new Hoth Rebel
Star Wars Boba Fett Pop Vinyl Bobble Head
Star Wars Darth Maul Pop Vinyl Bobble Head
Batman 1966 TV Slot Car Race Track Set
Just follow a link, and enjoy!
--AP
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No New Games for the Xbox 360 Live Arcade, Instead Sale
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 Xbox 360 owners, it's time to look into the Xbox Live Fan Appreciation Sale, with a bunch of discounts on Windows Live, Mobile, Xbox, and DLC content. (And some of it is actually good!) The fantastic Civilization Revolution is on sale as a $30 download... although I got the actual disc for about $15 at a Target store so you might want to shop around on the Games On Demand first. (But it is a fine game.)
Anyway, Major Nelson has the full list.
--AP
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Happy Evacuation Day
November 25, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the Cortosis Battle Droid, a repaint with new hands! Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Yo soy arachnid! The Uncle Milton Tarantula Planet Loco Ocho Action Figure hit over the summer and you ignored it-- it's really neat, so you should check it out. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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November 2011 Hasbro G.I. Joe Q&A
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 We were afforded the opportunity to ask Hasbro three questions, and they sent back three answers. Check out this month's update which covers things which provide a very small glimpse into the creative process.
--AP
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Outer Space Men 2011 Infinity Packaging Revealed
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 Due to ship in December, you can get a preview of the Outer Space Men 2011 packaging at FourHorsemen.biz. As always, they feature exceptional graphic design and awesome photography, so you should be glad to know (if you didn't already) the packaging is meant to come apart easily so you may re-insert the figures. As direct-to-consumer figures, they have no UPCs and aren't sealed-- you can slide the plastic bubble off the cardback and replace the figure as you see fit.
--AP
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Reminder: RawShark Studios Callgrim WARP Bikes On Sale Now
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 They're up! Callgrim WARP Bikes are on sale now. As previously reported, each vehicle has a figure and an amazing paint job-- don't miss them!
--AP
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Nintendo Wii Downloads This Week
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 This week's WiiWare offering is Big Bass Arcade. It's $5/500 points and is something which looks a lot like the many other great fishing games out t here.
The Virtual Console has nothing, so keep reading.
--AP
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Nintendo DSi & 3DS Downloads This Week
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 This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: Come On! Heroes at $2.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: Metroid II: Return of Samus , a $4 3D port of the fun GameBoy classic.
--AP
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The Revenge of Kero Kero
November 28, 2011 |
Star Wars Q&A, Figure of the Day Updated at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a new Q&A column this week! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- or a few weeks down the road.
 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at the Cat Miin figure from 2005, which you likely did not buy. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Adorable! The Mixo DC Canister Green Lantern Kooky Cans combines the best aspects of cans and designer toys. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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More Playmobil 2012 Blind Bags Coming- Gaga, Aeon Flux, Statue of Liberty
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  Over at Playmofriends are scans of more Plamobil Fi?ures from later next year showing there will be at least 48 split between 4 series. Wow. The figures are not explicitly named, but it looks like they're taking inspiration from Tomb Raider, Lady Gaga, and many other areas of world history, sports, and pop culture. In short: start saving and set aside some time to fondle the bags as there's no easy way to tell what's in which one.
--AP
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FAQ, Quarrel Art for G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another update with no pricing! GIJoeclub.com has revealed Quarrel's packaging art for the club subscription, and it kooks great.
They also posted a FAQ for the program which, so far, doesn't tell you the important stuff- particularly "how much?" and "when?" are on my list of things to know.
--AP
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Kero Kero Starscream in Japan
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  Free! But you can't get it. TFW2005 has news on a Kero Kero Ace Exclusuive Legends Starscream toy, which... well, I don't understand either. I've picked up numerous Japanese magazines over the years which include a small toy, so "Keroroscream" is another in a proud line of weirdness that I wish we could see more of here in the USA. (Think of it like cereal toys, but better, and packaged with magazines.) No word yet on how to get one but I would say it's a safe bet you will see many on eBay for $10 or so shortly.
--AP
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Mel Birnkrant Updates His Outer Space Men Returns Page
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 Nice! Mel Birnkrant Updates His Outer Space Men Returns Page with tons of photos, notes, art, and more. If you're like me and excited by this kind of thing, you really ought to go check it out.
What's more, Store Horsemen will be holding a Cyber Monday sale tonight. Specifics are unknown beyond their message: Get nearly every "in stock" Four Horsemen item in the store at a "buy one get the second similar item at half price"! For anyone waiting on in-stock Outer Space Men toys, this is pretty good.
--AP
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Seal The Fate
November 29, 2011 |
Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at a Bespin Han Solo with a coin from 1998. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
The rest of her clan is coming soon! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Cavewoman Action Figure is a preview (to the USA, at least) of a new cave people theme coming later in 2012-- for Germany, it's just a solo figure you can add to the batch. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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New Playmobil 2012 Zirndorf Centennial Cop
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 Over at eBay is an auction for a new Plamobil Zirndorf 6105 Police Officer. This is another one of those figures which won't be sold here in the USA, and it's also similar to one of the police officers that hassles our favorite figure. So far, I only have seen it on eBay.
--AP
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NANO-B.A.T. Art from G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another update with no pricing! GIJoeclub.com has revealed NANO-B.A.T.'s packaging art for the club subscription, and it looks great.
--AP
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Superman Puts On an Ed Hardy Shirt
November 30, 2011 |
16bit.com Figure of the Day Updated
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star Wars Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Flipshot! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Icarius is one of very few "New Adventures" characters to make it into the new line. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Figure of the Day Updated
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 Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!
Today we look at another Magnaguard, which is easily the best one you can get. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
--AP
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Much New Art from G.I. Joe Collector's Club
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 And here's another update with no pricing! GIJoeclub.com has revealed Jinx's packaging art for the club subscription, and it looks great. Also: Iron Klaw and Topside. Nice selections! (Although I wonder what their hurry is.)
--AP
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PS3: PSN Updates
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 New to download this week: Voltron: Defender Of The Universe, Scene It? Movie Night, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, de Blob 2, and The Sly Collection Bundle. They're all $9.99 and up.
PS2 full games include Tak 2 Staff Of Dreams. It's $9.99.
Also exciting is the PSOne port of four Darkstalkers games for $5.99. If you like Capcom fighters, this is one of them.
--AP
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