Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update!
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 Clone Cadet Cutup from a few months ago, based on the Clone Wars cartoon where we got to see him learn the ropes. You'll cry when you see how cheap it is on eBay today. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
The big G.I. Joe Collector's Convention was last weekend, and we have some news! Hasbro provided new 3 3/4-inch action figure pictures beyond what we saw at Toy Fair in New York, and while no specific dates are given it's nice to see many new "ultimate" versions of core characters. (Interestingly, no movie Roadblock yet.)
Also new: G.I. Joe Micro Force, which appears to mix Star Wars Fighter Pods' sculpting with things like display bases and separate legs. To say the least, it's interesting and different. Do check it out!
There's a lot more to be seen out there, but you probably saw the coverage by now. If not, well, ask and I'll link to more of it. If you can't find it. (You can, by now, I hope.)
I can't help but think the entire Cuusoo idea has gotten away from its intended mission statement. I can't imagine someone at LEGO was saying "Wouldn't it be great if people approached us with ideas that will cost us tens of thousands of dollars to license?" And speaking of licenses, Thinking with Portals! has some cute playsets and designs to be seen based on the Portal game series, some of which look pretty easy to make and a few of them could probably benefit from being a real LEGO product. It has around 3,000 supporters, and it needs 10,000 for LEGO to dignify the concept with a response-- so if nothing else, you can go see it and go "Oh, that's cute" and then go back to buying the new Lord of the Rings sets.
An interview with Donald F. Glut (who coined a few of the names in the franchise, including "Castle Grayskull" is included as well as a history on the franchise and an extensive look at the 1987 movie. It's $9.95 and you can find out more here since they emailed me and asked nicely-- plus it was a good read, too!
That was fast! A new update on OMFG is up on Kickstarter. Update #6: GID has arrived! lets you know the scoop: "We expect shipping to start going out on Monday so keep an eye on your mailboxes soon!"
So they sound like they're still on time for a July delivery. I can't wait!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
I like it! The LEGO Minifigures Series 4 Artist was expected, but the execution was a little bit better than needed. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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 R2-R9, one of his many figures, in its 2012 form. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
When buying a comedy album, you have to ask yourself a low of questions, like "Will this be funny?" Since the answer in this case is "yes," the Doug Benson album Smug Life bypasses this particular question and instead asks "Is the comedian funnier sober or stoned?" As a high-concept album, it succeeds. It's also the first time I've ever heard a comedy album criticize its cover artwork during the performance, plus Doug Benson is one of few successful comics I've heard who have basically integrated social media fully into their act.
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It's that time again! OMFG is up on Kickstarter. OMFG! Series 2 is up for the pledging, and new figures include Shirtle, Puke Knight, Cry-Borg, Cuddlehard, and the Grimm Gourd.
The ship date is December and, as always, it's cheaper on Kickstarter because they throw in shipping. A basic flesh set is $10, black is $15, and one of each is $25.
Matty Brings Back More Masters of the Universe Classics
They're back! SDCC's Most-Wanted Sale is Live on MattyCollector.com with figures you might have missed, including Demo-Man, Gy-Gor, the Wind Raider, and Vikor. They're all excellent choices, and the PKE Meter from Ghostbusters is up too.
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
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 Mandalorian Police Officer from 2010, which lacks knee joints but still looks pretty dang cool. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
New to download this week: Disney/Pixar Brave, Spec Ops: The Line, Sonic Generations, Spec Ops: The Line, and Adventures Of Tintin : The Game. Several Uncharted games were also posted. They are $29.99 up to $59.99.
New PSN games include BELLATOR MMA ONSLAUGHT and Dungeon Twister for $9.99 and up.
Also new: PS2 fans can download Bloodrayne 2 for $9.99.
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 Queen Amidala, a 2012 Movie Heroes figure which you might be seeing at a store near you now. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
So bumpy! The Hasbro Battle Beasts Horny Toad is fairly amazing in terms of its sculpting, particularly considering its age. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
The Battle Beasts News blog has the scoop: New Beast Saga Preorders Popping Up. We are now reading 6 new products (with 11 total new figures) are due in November, including whales, parrots, and owls!
"Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a new and challenging experience each time you play! Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with monsters, traps, and treasure. Fully-destructible environments open up lots of strategies and make it a blast to master the game's many secrets."
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 Jorg Sacul, the very first Celebration figure exclusive. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Short! The Kenner SilverHawks Copper Kidd was super shiny and had metallic wings... and carded ones are pretty expensive now. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Also, the glow-in-the-dark OMFG Series 1 figures are being delivered as early as yesterday, when I got my sample. See it here. A review is coming, but it's not like you don't know what to expect here.
In a post called - OMFG picking on the wrong furball - you can find some fan-made minifigures based on the creatures from Critters, more or less. At press time no release date or price was given, but I do know I want to get one. More good shots here.
Wired.com has an article called These Lego Flowers Wonąt Need Your Water which showcases some giant-sized plants installed for LEGO's 50th anniversary in Australia.
Sadly, these large elements are not yet for sale, and may never be.
This week's WiiWare offering is
Let's Create! Pottery, which is all the fun of pottery, minus any actual real pottery. $5/500 points is the entry fee for this one, which penalizes severely if you make any jokes about the movie Ghost during gameplay.
The Virtual Console has 2020 Super Baseball, a $9 Neo-Geo port from SNK.
This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: 3, 2, 1... WordsUp! at 700 points and Topoloco at 500 points.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: The Legend of Zelda and NES Open Tournament Golf , $4.99 a pop and they're both 3D NES ports, you lucky dog, you. New games include Family Tennis 3D at 700 points and Akari by Nikoli at 500 points.
Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update! Which is next week, probably, if the questions are good.
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 Han Solo from a PC game playset that most of you didn't bother to buy. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Evil and sees everything! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Tri-Klops is arguably one of the best figures in this line, with its fantastic sculpting, top-notch construction, excellent accessories, and just about perfect plastic. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Via the Battle Beasts News blog: Battle Beasts Packaging: Minimates SDCC Exclusive pretty much says it all-- this is the first glimpse of any Battle Beasts packaging from Diamond that wasn't a plastic bag for its promotional figures. You'll want to see it, trust me.
Arguably one of the most loudly-whispered secrets in toys over the last couple of years, Hasbro has finally copped to Star trek Kre-o toys! The full details in the press release basically say "new movie" but it doesn't discount classic, either, which may bump in to what they're doing with Minimates at Diamond Select Toys.
The press release has a lot to say, here's an excerpt: "In a groundbreaking move for entertainment based building sets, Hasbro teamed up with J.J. Abrams, director of the upcoming STAR TREK sequel, to create a KRE-O STAR TREK stop motion digital short. The digital short, produced by Bad Robot, features icons of the STAR TREK saga in a stand-alone storyline and will premiere at a later date in partnership with Paramount Pictures. At Comic-Con the teaser trailer for the KRE-O STAR TREK digital short will be featured along with the upcoming U.S.S. ENTERPRISE building set and KREON figures in the Hasbro booth. In anticipation of the convention, Hasbro is unveiling a first look image of the KRE-O STAR TREK U.S.S. ENTERPRISE set and the teaser trailer. Fans can view the teaser trailer now exclusively on the KRE-O brand Youtube channel at www.Youtube.com/KREO."
It also confirms these will be shown at Hasbro's booth at Comic-Con this week. Did we mention it's Comic-Con this week? Well, it is.
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 (Bespin Outfit), one of last year's finest Han Solo figures. It was also one of the only new Han Solo figures. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
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 R-3PO from 2008, which was the second version of the character. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Next up, OMFG Series 1 Painted Sets by Adam Pratt are up for the perusing at U of Muscle. Three styles are shown including Natural, Weathered, and the eye-pleasing 90s Set.
Remember when Sonic and Mega Man were fun, slashfic didn't exists, and you were ignorant of what fan art could be like? Well, that's gone forever. Apparently Archie Comics wants to make things worse for you as they have announced Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man team up for first time over at The USA Today. 12 issues are planned and may God have mercy on our souls.
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 Obi-Wan Kenobi, a 2012 vehicle pack-in with, you guessed it, a new hat. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
NECA is previewing its SDCC wares on Twitter! Predators Red Predator is listed as coming soon, and we'll try to figure out more when we land in San Diego.
Amazon Lists War for Cybertron G2 Bruticus with G2 Symbols
Amazon relisted Amazon Exclusive War for Cybertron G2 Transformers Bruticus for a surprisingly priced $59.99. (For the record, the Comic-Con version is $99.99 and the retail version is $15 per figure, or $75.) Be sure to zoom in to the hi-res single robots on Amazon's listing, there are giant G2 Decepticon symbols on these guys!
Fake MOTUC 2013 Subscriptions Revealed, First Convention Pics
Time for Matty to mess with us: 2013 Club Eternia Figures January - March has changed at least once since going live yesterday at MattyCollector.com. Other figures mentioned included Clamp Champ, King Miro, Glimmer, and Hydron, and nobody knows if any of the lists are fake or not yet. But they probably are.
Update: ActionFigurePics.com added shots of the new Weapons Pak (with Keldor, Snake Man-At-Arms, and Draego-Man weapons) plus Granymyr. Prepare to be impressed! Mosquitor and other figures were (sorta) on display, and word is coming down that the Snake Men were delayed until September.
These Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Playing Cards are really cool, and I read about them at NCS. And of course, they're sold out. They were $22.90, so shop around and good luck! The art looks fantastic.
"Experience new levels of ball-blasting action! Leap in and conquer 69 levels of Adventure mode. Discover four new Spirit Animals (at least one of them is a monkey!) and harness their abilities to power up your game. Dive in to the high-stakes Iron Frog mode: 10 levels, one frog. Can you make it out alive? Battle all 8 tiki bosses in the fast-paced Boss Rush. Enter the Weekly Challenge and compete for high score on a new level every week."
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 R2-D2, a Disney-made but Hasbro-compatible slug figure, basically. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Beast fans, it's late. So have a quick version of Diamond Select Toys Battle Beasts. In it, find Gruntos, Merek, Bliss, and other new creatures as well as a gold and blue promotional version of Vorin which apparently show up at the good parties!
Regardless of your opinions on Minimates, it is essential you check out the snake figure (pictured). It's beautiful. This is shaping up to be a fascinating line, and I'll try to get more dirt for you over the weekend. Reporting takes time, and, uh, talking to people.
There's some really amazing stuff here but it's going to wait for Monday. You can find galleries elsewhere-- and should-- things like Super 7's ALIEN line are gorgeous.
Apparently legends are real. You probably saw the prototypes for these years ago, but now Super 7 has a retro ALIEN license. They are aspiring to make Kenner-style action figures from real Kenner prototypes and Burger King-style glasses, and it's just awesome.
This week's first WiiWare offering is Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition, which includes levels based on other Konami properties like Contra and Castlevania. $7/700 points is the entry fee for this one, which looks really neat.
The Virtual Console has The King of Fighters '96, a $9 Neo-Geo port from SNK.
This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: Ace Mathician at 200 points and Candle Route at 200 points.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS: Kirby's Pinball Land and Sword of Hope 2 , $3.99 and $2.99 respectively. Kirby is totally worth it. New 3DS games include Sweet Memories - Blackjack at 400 points and Johnny Kung Fu at 600 points.
Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update! Which is next week, probably, if the questions are good.
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 Battle Droid from Target that you skipped. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Beast fans, I updated the Diamond Select Toys Battle Beasts gallery. In it, find new and better photos of the new figures as well as some details from the comic book, a couple of new character names, and information on repaints and why you'll want them.
More OMFG news! October Toys at Comic-Con 2012 sports new figures in the ZOMBIE and OMFG lines, plus an exciting surprise-- Pheyden! The Glyos character is among the walking dead and will be a minifigure soon. As I was hoping to see him appear in OMFG, this is pretty much exactly what I was wanting.
First look at Terra Firma in 3D! Outer Space Men at Comic-Con 2012 shows several shots of upcoming figures, few of which are genuinely new but as the saying goes "If you haven't seen it, it's new to you." Terra Firma was on display, complete with her slick magnetic backpack, so be sure to check her out.
Matty was busy! Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Comic-Con 2012 coverage shows you a lot of fun surprises, like new 30th Anniversary figures, an awesome weapons pak, and of course Ram-Man. That's the good news. The bad news is that you probably won't recognize about half of the new figures in the gallery today, despite coming from Filmation, mini-comics, and elsewhere. But they all look good, and will be about $25 per if you get the subscription for next year.
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 Captain Rex, a 2008 release which is, by and large, still quite excellent. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
More new repaints! The Outer Space Men News has a post called Cosmic Creators: Mel Birnkrant Edition, The Sequel which breaks down the 4 new repaints of the 2011 molds. Characters include Alpha 11, Red Devil Mystron, Fire and Ice Electron+, and Blue Angel Commander Comet. Pricing aside, these look much more expensive than the first batch and will hopefully be cheaper.
SDCC: Kre-o Adds to Transformers, Star Trek, Battleship
While a lot of the news got out early, I still have a Comic-Con Kre-O Gallery for you. The big news: Transformers Mini-Figures (which Transform, sort of), Combiners, Star Trek, and yes, more Battleship. While some stores are letting some year one sets go, others are getting the new stuff nowish, so keep an eye on these brick toys as Hasbro seems to actually be putting some weight behind it.
The news continues with our SDCC 2012 Transformers Gallery and Coverage. The big takeaway is that the "Asia exclusive" toys are coming to Toys R Us in the USA, meaning Megatron (pictured), Wheelie, Blustreak, Hoist, and others will be available for not-insane prices. Presumably. Check out Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Thundercracker, plus Prime releases and a few Bot Shots you probably already saw at BotCon.
The secret license revealed: I'm not sure if it's really a new license due to branding and all, but SDCC 2012 Watchmen Mattel Action Figure News can be read by you, now. The deal is this: 6 figures, $25 each, subscription or not. No subscription exclusive. I'm not sure if this falls under the DC Comics/Warner banner or is some separate pact with Alan Moore or whatever, but either way, it's coming and I'm happy.
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Metal! The Ertl Batman Returns Penguin Commando is a minifigure of sorts, it's die-cast metal and predates Action Masters by a few years. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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 Senate Guard from 2011, which may be at a TJ Maxx near you. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
"Recorded with longtime Astro cohort, Steve Albini, this first installment in the Astro Analog Series finds the band bringing their unique brand of Science Friction back to the masses in supreme form. "Defcon 5" and "Anti-Matter Man" will appear in some form on the impending full length and "Mr. Space" is exclusive to this release. "
It will be available in orange, black, or clear vinyl for about ten bucks shipped per.
SDCC: NECA Prometheus, Batman, Aliens, Terminator, More Coverage
Neca can't disappoint. Our Comic-Con Neca Gallery checks off three big names in action movie, two of which have never had toys before: Hudson (Bill Paxton, ALIENS), Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Predator), and Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn, Terminator). And this is just the beginning, as numerous toys from Portal, Team Fortress, Gremlins, E.T., and yes, more Predators were shown too. It's worth spending some time going through this one, the massive trove of Prometheus creature action figures are joined by David and Holloway. It's pretty amazing, folks.
SDCC: DC Collectibles New 52, Batman, and Not DC Direct Gallery
New 52, Green Lantern, and of course Catwoman. Our Comic-Con DC Collectibles Gallery has a good chunk of new stuff including a really nice 3 3/4-inch Green Lantern action figure line as well as tons of statues and busts.
The Brothers Brick have the scoop. Pictures of LEGO Collectable Minifigures Series 8 are up now, with a DJ, Santa, Diver, Pirate, Shakespeare Guy, Fairy, Football Player, and other new releases. It's worth a look.
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 Signal Droid, a cool Disney exclusive which is the rare "new mold" and "new character" all rolled into one. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
The redder, the better! The Kenner Legends of Batman Knightquest Batman is modeled after "Batman" after Bruce Wayne's back broke, and was inspired by the post-Bane storylines with Azrael and what have you. It's a little weird, but I dig weird. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Custom OMFG From Monsterforge as Kickstarter Incentive
OMFG fans, if you haven't pledged for series 2 yet, this may be a good reason! Update #3: Instant Collection Pledge Level Added! has added 5 custom-painted sets of series 1 by Charles "Monsterforge" Marsh, each of which is at the $200 level. Each set is 1 of a kind, and 2 of the 5 are spoken for. There's a Marvel-themed one (pictured) as well as a killer black and green one, plus a few others. Even if you don't want to pledge at this level, trust me when I say you do want to see these.
SDCC: Diamond Reveals Star Trek, Munsters, Universal, More
Diamond had a lot to show in San Diego! SDCC 2012 Diamond Select Toys coverage features Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Marvel Select, and more. Of note is a particularly nifty Spock figure plus what may well be the last Venom figure you'll ever need to buy. Oh, and Star Wars Neon Signs. You'll want to see those.
Diamond has a lot to distribute this year. SDCC Diamond Distribution shows a high-end, but sold by the piece James Bond Aston Martin DB5 from Eaglemoss as well as Marvel jewelry, numerous action figures, and even a nice Uncle Scrooge statue.
SDCC: Venture Bros., Doctor Who, SMDM from Bif Bang Pow
Go Team Venture! From big yellow Dalek cups to Shore Leave himself, SDCC Bif Bang Pow coverage has a bunch of neat stuff, including items from Entertainment Earth and Toys R Us. (They share a booth, you see.)
New items for Twilight Zone, Battlestar Galactica, the Six Million Dollar Man, and more were on display from toys to housewares. There's a lot to take in, and it's a big gallery, so be sure to check it out. But mostly check it out for Venture Bros. figures of Pete White, Billy Quizboy, Shore Leave, the Alchemist, and Jefferson Twilight. You're welcome!
"Hack-and-slash action and 2D side scrolling meet multiplayer mania in Dungeon Fighter LIVE: Fall of Hendon Myre. Take on the role of three classic Dungeon Fighters‹Slayer, Gunner, and Fighter‹to defend Hendon Myre from monsters spreading Phantasmalia. Customize your heroes by creating and enhancing gear, and deliver unique attacks by chaining and combining skills, all while playing with up to 4 players on the same console or via Xbox LIVE!"
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 Luke Skywalker, a 2012 retool with new gear. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Batweek ends today! The Mattel DC Universe Classics All-Stars Batman is an impressive release, particularly if you don't collect Mattel's DCUC line and want a new Batman toy. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Let's turn our attention to Mattel Batman and DC Universe. You've seen a lot of it, but I need to get these galleries up, so enjoy the photos! Not much commentary here, but hey, you get to see a new Movie Master. And isn't that what life is all about?
The SDCC 2012 WWE gallery is fascinating if for no reason other than Brawlin' Buddies concepts galore. He-Man, Major Matt Mason, and others were shown with no intention of ever seeing production. Word of MUSCLE-style figures came from the booth over the show, and dozens of new and existing action figures were shown in the glass cases. Check it out!
Rounding out the Mattel coverage is a SDCC 2012 Misc Mattel Gallery. In it, find vintage Major Matt Mason alongside new Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Voltron, Cars, and some other stuff. There are no plans for new Matt Mason right now, but it's neat to see stuff from the archives, ain't it?
In a post called - The suspense is terrible... i hope it lasts. - you can find a pretty amazing fan-painted minifigures based on the creatures from Critters. It's $15 to get it painted, assuming you can get a figure, which I have not yet been able to do. But I want one.
This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: Rabi Laby 2 at 200 points and Petit Computer at 800 points.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console: Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters and Tumble Pop, $3.99 and $2.99 respectively. Kid Icarus is something of a classic, in the sense that it's something everybody should play and nobody wants to play. I played through it back in the day and give it high marks. New 3DS games include The Phantom Thief Stina and 30 Jewels at 500 points and Masyu by Nikoli at 500 points.
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 Anakin Skywalker, an animated release which is, sadly, almost free on eBay. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
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Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update!
Also, check out some 16bit.com Hasbro Star Wars SDCC 2012 coverage which is largely just me complaining. Much better coverage is on Galactic Hunter but I managed to snap a few shots between meetings to show you, and I'm sorry I didn't snap more Bot Shots. I'll make up for it in Orlando next month.
Oh, and if you love reasons to whine check out this cool Gentle Giant gallery too. They're doing an upsized version of a vintage 1979 Kenner playset, effectively 1:6 scale. Also check out a Scout Trooper maquette, because it's just cool.
If you've been around Los Angeles comedy there's a good chance you got to see Matt Braunger once or twice. He's a funny guy, and his second album Shovel Fighter both embraces and shuns the cliche of what makes a stand-up album work. What does that mean to you? There's stuff about Chippendales, vomiting, and being drunk next to tracks dancing gleefully in some of the darkest corners of the human imagination. In its 55 minutes, Shovel Fighter zigs and zags from things that would probably make a great set on a late-night talk show to stuff you'd put on a mix tape for your buddies because, honestly, they're going to want to hear it. The first half of the album doesn't really set you up for where the last few tracks go, and its unpredictable unraveling is a treat I dare not ruin for you.
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Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Now in stores? Transformers Generations 2012 Wave 1 may be in a store near you, as they've been showing up for a couple of weeks. Wave 1 includes Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime, Jazz, and Shockwave which are pretty good, pretty small and not yet found by our staff, respectively. New Bot Shots 3-packs are also hitting Kmarts and Toys R Us stores, which is good if you want a Shockwave and aren't picky about the format.
I should also take a moment to point out that these are much smaller than other Deluxe toys. Jazz is barely larger in his car mode than Revenge of the Fallen Scout Brakedown, for example. If you're concerned about bang for the buck, or want the world's best illustration of just how far a dollar isn't going these days, you can also compare 2010 WFC Optimus Prime to 2012 FOC Optimus Prime. 2010 was $12-$13, 2012 is $15 and up. While the new toys are still quite nice-- Optimus in particular is more fun and less bloated than his ancestor-- the asking price is sticker shock if you're going to collect them all.
SDCC time! MattyCollector.com's Post-SDCC Sale is Today so do check that out. A limited selection of Vykron (good), Zuul (OK), Death (haven't opened yet), Bruce Wayne/Batman (ditto), and many others will be going up today for pretty decent retail prices. Even Monster High Sarah Screams and DC Polly Pocket should be live, so yeah, go get those.
Let's turn our attention to Mattel Batman and DC Universe. You've seen a lot of it, but I need to get these galleries up, so enjoy the photos! Not much commentary here, but hey, you get to see a new Movie Master. And isn't that what life is all about?
And that rounds it out for 2012! The next convention should be Star Wars Celebration VI although most of that will be on Galactic Hunter.
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
As Jay Sherman would say, "It stinks!" The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Stinkor didn't smell so bad when I first got it, but since then the odor has been wafting through my basement. It smelled so bad, Mrs. 16bit asked me to take it out of the living room! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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 Lava Reflection Darth Vader, a 2005 figure with a confusing name as there's also an armored version of the Sith Lord. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
The news out of Japan is light, but a picture got out and everybody is going nuts. Beast Saga: Clear Figures Coming? comes out of what appears to be a picture on a Japanese auction site. It is not known if these are truly chase figures, or customs, or what-- probably not customs, but the full story has yet to be revealed. While you make peace with whatever chase toy gods you worship, be sure to take a look at the pictures.
Green is in this season! July 27 Glyos Drop News and Details at Onell Design says it all, with new Glyans, vinyl, and even a Crayboth to make life worth living. Check out all the details, except for the ones they're holding back for Friday night.
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
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 Darth Vader from 2012, a hard-to-find new Vintage release. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Here's new exclusive! TakaraTomy posted Dark Energon Bumblebee which is coming to Japan and looks amazing-- he even has a Scorpion Micron weapon. It's due soon and will cost too much money at your favorite toy importer.
Outer Space Men: 2.0, Cosmic Creators, Alpha 2012 Shipping
A whopping 11 new figures are arriving and shipping from New Jersey as you read this. The Four Horsemen are now shipping 2.0 sets, Alpha 2012 sets, and Cosmic Creators sets and you can click on that to read more. Since you ask: we have not received any shipping notices as of yet and we ordered all 3 out of fear of not being able to get them at San Diego. (And how wrong we were.) More as we have it!
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 General Grievous, a decent upgrade of a figure that wasn't all that hot before. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Purple, and a classic! The Hasbro Battle Beasts Sledgehammer Elephant is another one of those old toys I'll gush over since I've had it since I was a little kid. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Nifty Retro Space Toy Figures - Worth Checking Out
So old, it's new! Available in the 1970s and remade today, Return of the Galaxy Laser Team looks at a neat posed soldier line of minifigures sold about 30 years ago which have also been remade today. They were also called "Star Patrol" and you can read about them at the Secret Fun Spot Blog.
"Wreckateer uses the Kinect to put you in control of a massive castle-wrecking Ballista. With the help of Wreck and Tinker, use 6 magic projectiles to travel the land and destroy 60 castles."
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 K-3PO, a white repaint of the build-a-droid mold. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
So orange! The LEGO Minifigures Series 4 Hazmat Guy is long-awaited toxic-waste-centric entry to the LEGO line, and he looks horrified to be here. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Goal achieved! One of the first Kickstarter-funded lines gets its second series greenlit. OMFG! Series 2 met its goal yesterday so if you were going to buy these figures, remember, shipping is basically free in the US during the pledge period. They'll ship, if last year was any indication, around December or January.
In less good news-- so far-- it seems Masters of the Universe Classics is having some difficulty hitting its annual subscriber goal. Sculptors The Four Horsemen made a post which tie in to Mattel's own Scott "Toyguru" Neitlich's comments, which in short are this: they're barely scraping 50%, and historically they've met the goal by now.
Last year, a Ghostbusters subscription had similar stumbles and didn't happen-- a few figures saw production, but the line is quietly slowing down and will probably be gone by this time next year. On the other hand, the DC Universe subscription program continued, but it is unknown what causes Matty's sword to grant mercy or a swift end.
Arguably one of the most fascinating aspects of this entire event is the unusual level of transparency. Usually, we hear nothing. If an item is in danger of being cancelled, there's no pomp, no press. It just goes away quietly, dumped in Europe (or in MOTU's case, Aldi's). This time around there's a glimmer of hope when it comes to getting a figure of Glimmer, although it has a hefty surcharge. The line has a few days before the subscription sign-up period ends, at which point Mattel will evaluate the situation and, well, whatever happens, happens. But as you're no doubt reading everywhere, if you're on the fence, it probably wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to go ahead and subscribe.
And here's your bad news. The Twilight Zone 8-inch EMCE Action Figure Update confirms cancelled products which is always sad to report. Maya the Cat Girl and Santa Claus are getting the axe, but due to likeness approval reason and not lack of interest. In a move of startling transparency-- and I say this as someone who is on their payroll at my day job-- they revealed Rod Serling, Bill Mumy, and nearly a dozen other actors and characters which were rejected for one reason or another. This is the kind of dirt I dream of seeing on toy news sites, and sure enough, they posted it. Should you be a student of toys from the future and you stumble on this post, I want to include the list so you can see it, or you can check here for their full story. Bif Bang Pow's Jason Labowitz writes:
"Here is a list of upcoming characters we were planning in the near future, but unfortunately these have now been cancelled:
Rod Serling
Anthony Freemont (Bill Mumy) from It's a Good Life
Maya the Cat Girl from Perchance to Dream
Santa Claus (Art Carney) from The Night of the Meek
Clown, Ballerina, Major, Tramp and Bagpiper from Five Characters in Search of an Exit. Originally scheduled for a deluxe Comic-Con exclusive set.
Battling Maxo from Steel
Marsh White (Mannequin) from The After Hours
Robot from Uncle Simon"
Having spent time working with Bif Bang Pow! on these and other items, it's sad to have to report this. But I'm thrilled we can actually share this information with you, so now you know what happens behind the scenes!
This week's batch on the DSi Ware Shop: Decathlon 2012 at 500 points.
Also up for the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console:
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and Mole Mania, $3.99 and $2.99 respectively. Wario is arguably a classic, I played through it a few times and it's both fun and easy. New 3DS games include Dot Runner: Complete Edition at 500 points and Planet Crashers at 1000 points.
Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update!
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 Super Battle Droid from a few months ago, based on the Clone Wars cartoon where it is effectively a training dummy. You'll cry when you see how cheap it is on eBay today. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
The quality is low, but the laughs, those are moderate. Beast Saga Site Update, Dice Battle Video showcases a fairly long video demo of the dice and card game packaged with the figures, but the sound effects and audio quality is pretty awful. Naturally, you'll want to see it.
Glyos Armorvor Introduced, Sells Out in Under 40 Minutes
You missed it! The July 29 2012 Glyos Drop Went Live Last Night to celebrate 5 years of this line, plus it had the first-ever Armorvor figure. (It sold out almost immediately at $8. It's like a Battle Beasts figure.) Also new were a comic and an episode of Passcode, the latter of which features the origin of the Armorvors and reminds me that I'm still itching to get a Delphi figure some day.
Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting non-Star WarsFigure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
He sold qiuckly! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Mighty Spector is extremely purple and sold faster than Draego-Mon, which was a bit of a surprise. It's no surprise that it turned out quite nicely, though! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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 Obi-Wan Kenobi, a 2010 figure with a new head and lightsaber. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!
There's a new video up of our pal Scott from Matty. The good news: he's optimistic about subscription numbers. The bad news: 2014, if it makes it, will be a much smaller Masters of the Universe line... but supposedly a great one. For everything, watch this.
I assume you read this note from the Four Horsemen as well which, well, it's interesting. Between distribution woes with Hasbro, indifference from Mattel's fans, it seems as if the high standards of the biggest action figure companies are starting to be a hinderance to collector interests, but at the same time, why release a figure nobody wants? It's an unusual tightrope walk and while new small companies are giving us some amazingly fun items, uncertainty makes us all a little nervous.
And just remember, no matter how bad things are, just be glad if G.I. Joe isn't your main plastic squeeze.
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The big G.I. Joe Collector's Convention was last weekend, and we have some news! 
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New to download this week: Disney/Pixar Brave, Spec Ops: The Line, Sonic Generations, Spec Ops: The Line, and Adventures Of Tintin : The Game. Several Uncharted games were also posted. They are $29.99 up to $59.99.
Xbox fans, it's time to download 
This week's WiiWare offering is
Let's Create! Pottery, which is all the fun of pottery, minus any actual real pottery. $5/500 points is the entry fee for this one, which penalizes severely if you make any jokes about the movie Ghost during gameplay.
Arguably one of the most loudly-whispered secrets in toys over the last couple of years, Hasbro has finally copped to Star trek Kre-o toys! The full details in the press release basically say "new movie" but it doesn't discount classic, either, which may bump in to what they're doing with Minimates at Diamond Select Toys.
New to download this week: NCAA Football 13, Get Up And Dance, and Game Of Thrones. 
New PSP Minis include: Arcade Pool for $2.99.
Xbox fans, it's time to download 
This week's first WiiWare offering is Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition, which includes levels based on other Konami properties like Contra and Castlevania. $7/700 points is the entry fee for this one, which looks really neat.
New to download this week: Record Of Agarest War 2, and Crysis 2 Maximum Edition. These are $44.99 and $29.99, respectively. 
Xbox fans, it's time to download 
New to download this week: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, and Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City. These are $49.99 each. 
New to the PS Vita front this week: Foosball 2012 and Puddle. They are $7.99 each.
Xbox fans, it's time to download 
The Virtual Console has World Heroes Perfect, a $9 Neo-Geo port from SNK.
