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Clearly the froggiest! The Takara-Tomy Beast Saga Guarl Burst Action Figure brings you an uncommon clear milky white plastic color, making it a little more distinctive from the clear colorless guys out there! The green is also gorgeous. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
Botcon 2013: Lots and Lots and Lots of Transformers News
Over the weekend, Hasbro sent in 2013 and 2014 Transformers Generations and Beast Hunters Toy Previews! We put up a massive gallery combined with notes we saw from the panel, including things like a new Whirl, reissue of FOC Grimlock, and a Voyager-class Rhinox, of all things. It's an exciting time to be alive and you can see all of this stuff, right here, right now. Just click Waspinator over there.
Other notes:
G1 Predaking is getting a Hasbro-boxed reissue.
A Platinum Edition set of Grimlock and Bruticus are based on their Fall of Cybertron forms. The former is a metallic redeco, while the latter seems to be based on the Comic-Con 2012 exclusive deco.
Comic-Con 2013 will get a special edition of Metroplex with additional weapons, 12 bonus mini-figures, and special deco with a metallic face.
Comic-Con will also get a Shockwave's Lab playset as well as a swell set of 5 "classic" G1 figures, albeit with movie Autobot and Decepticon logos on them for some reason.
A gold Linkin Park-edition Soundwave with all-gold Buzzsaw, Laserbeak, Ratbat, and Ravage is still on deck.
Masterpiece Acid Storm and Soundwave are still coming to Toys R Us in some capacity.
The next club exclusive figure is Protoform X (Rampage) based on the First Edition Transformers Prime Megatron mold. It really works.
He will be joined by Transmutate, based on Arcee.
At ToyFinity: The Origins of the Species Mini-Comic Is Live and now everybody can read it! It teases what appear to be more Mordles, Manglors, and even has a guest star in the form of an existing Glyos character.
Hot Wheels Arkham Asylum Batmobile Redeco/Reissue Incoming
Hot Wheels Collectors showed off more sneak peeks, including a reissue of the 2011 Hot Wheels Batman: Arkham Asylum Batmoble with more black, less chrome, and swell new blue rim wheels. It's really nice.
Other new additions: '86 Monte Carlo SS, '69 Ford Torino Talladega, Mitsubishi Eclipse Concept Car, Rescue Duty, and 4ward Speed. These are due in late July in Mix N. Click here to order Mix 988N at our sponsors, were you so inclined.
Each of the two sets of OMFG figures include 5 figures in blue or yellow, with the opposite set's spit - so you can have a nice contrast in there. Each pack is $10. Meanwhile, the Baby Deadbeet blue and yellow set is $4.00, or "too cheap to last a whole day." Get 'em if you can!
Review: Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Karatti Action Figure
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He's ugly, but dagnabbit he looks great. The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Karatti Action Figure came in the mail and I gotta say, it looks like a lot of money went into this figure, far beyond what was necessary to make it great. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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It's new! The Onell Design Glyos Ivorinium Noboto Action Figure is one of two releases of the figure, neither of which you could buy - they were freebies in a recent Onell Design promotion. It's pretty great, and so new I barely had time to shoot it and play with it, so forgive its, uh, extra-rough edges. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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Pre-orders are open for the first series of Black Series action figures as well - both 3 3/4-inch and 6-inch varieties.
Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Infinity Edition Cyclops Action Figure
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Most of the items are there - the boxed set, the Blastcharge Strika class figure, and pretty much everything except the "Rainmakers" set is there at press time. If you get an extra Electron, please sell it to me, thank you.
Xbox fans, it's time to download Scourge: Outbreak, a $10/800 point game of shooty and bang-bang. Microsoft says:
"Ignite your spark with Magic 2014 Duels of the Planeswalkers! With over 12 million fans, discover what makes Magic: The Gathering the worldıs premier trading card game. Become a Planeswalker and travel the planes of existence unleashing a torrent of spells and creatures to devastate your opponents."
Review: Spin Master Dreamworks Dragons Defenders of Berk Toothless Night Fury Action Figure
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New this week! The Spin Master Dreamworks Dragons Defenders of Berk Toothless Night Fury Action Figure just hit stores a couple of days ago, so consider this an announcement that new Dreamworks Dragons toys are out as much as it is a review posting. If you have kids that liked this movie on DVD, well, now you can buy toys based on the TV show. So read on and come back tomorrow for more!
Via our pal Seth, we know about New Tomy Tec Zoids at HobbyLink Japan. They cost more and may be half the size - the listing has them as 1:144-scale kits, while previous Zoids were often labeled 1:72 scale. Sinker (pictured) is 2,200 yen, while previous releases of the wind-up toy were generally under 800 yen.
Some new dioramas, including a repair bay and a hangar, are also available. Sinker is joined by Godos, Hammer Rock, Saber Tiger, and the very cool Shield Liger MK II. Pictures around the web say Salamander and the Command Wolf are coming soon.
Review: Palisades Micronauts Baron Karza with Andromeda
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A copy! The Palisades Micronauts Baron Karza with Andromeda set aimed to bring you low-cost reissues of a cult favorite figure line which, despite many attempts, never had the comeback many feel it still deserves. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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Via the Glyos News Dump: Ni Stuff Outlander: On Sale in Under 10 Minutes Sold Out gave Ni's first articulated stuff a quick shot at being on sale before very quickly blowing out of stock - in just a couple of hours, they were gone, and you probably missed it.
Silas (the mostly white) sold out first with the Outlander (mostly blue) a little later. We ordered Silas, regretted not ordering the Outlander, and will bring you a review as soon as the sample allows/shows up.
First up: Official Back to the Future LEGO Set Due July, $35. The good news: you get swell Doc and Marty figures. The bad news: Let's be honest, that time machine DeLorean looks awful. Click through the pic to see it. Supposedly the official reveal is Comic-Con, but eh, here it is.
Next up: LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Photos: Yeti Welder Lady Robot & More, also at Bricks & Blocks. The Yeti has an awesome frozen treat, the lady robot is cute, and the evil Mech is a must-buy. Other rumored figures include a Tiki Warrior, Gingerbread Man, Diner Waitress, and a Jazz Musician.
Review: Bif Bang Pow! Venture Bros. Molotov Action Figure
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1970s body, 2010s head. The Bif Bang Pow! Venture Bros. Molotov Action Figure came in the mail and I gotta say, it looks like a lot of money went into this figure, far beyond what was necessary to make it great. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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It's impossible to not like a Brian Posehn album - it's dirty, it's fun, and he reads comic books so you know he's on the right track. On the best-named comedy album of all time, The Fartist kicks off with a litany of complaints and observations building off the "nerd rage" alluded to on his previous albums. He used to be the guy who hated hearing comics talk about kids, and now he's talking about his kid - and he does a great job of getting to it, after the bits about strippers and quite possibly the longest series of fart jokes you'll ever love. The juxtaposition of baby and stripper is sort of exactly the kind of thing you'd want for a summer road trip, so be sure to put this on the playlists. [ READ THE FULL REVIEW ]
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It's hand-made! The Elly Font Art Elephant Magnets Overview features hand-painted wooden creations from a friend of mine, which include some designs inspired by the holidays, original designs, Battle Beasts, Star Wars, and more. And if you're going to Comic-Con, you might be able to score some for freesies. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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Review: Onell Design Glyos Reydurran Operations Unit Mini Blocker Rig Action Figure
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Battle Beasts at SDCC: Off-Site Event, Hot Wings Merk Promo
Via the Battle Beasts News: The DST Years is Battle Beasts at SDCC: Off-Site Event, Hot Wings Merk Promo! If you liked Shadow Merk, you're going to love Hot Wings Merk! This is Diamond's second San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive Battle Beasts Minimates figure, and it looks pretty fantastic.
Taste and Thirst on Fourth (715 4th Avenue) will be converted to Minimates Headquarters starting Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 PM and the exhibit will be open until 2:00 AM. It will also be open Friday at 11:00 AM and Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 AM.
In addition to the promotional Hot Wings Merk figure, 10 years of Minimates figures will be on display spanning numerous licenses and a very large number of releases from comics, movies, music, and television.
Over at Tumblr, I posted a Black Light Bonanza showing Glyos, Outer Space Men, and tons of glow-in-the-dark toys under a $4.99 compact fluorescent black light bulb. You can find them at certain big box stores - you know the ones - and they're screamingly bright. Well worth a look.
Xbox fans, it's time to download Capsized, a $10/800 point game of aliens and rockets. Microsoft says:
"Feverishly blast through a hostile planet packed with blood-sucking aliens in Capsized, an action-packed survival shooter that combines innovative physics-based combat with nods to classic platform games. Navigate through perilous environments while fighting bloodthirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives. Use a grappling hook, jet pack, space-age weapons and powerups to fight through more than a dozen non-linear levels with lush, explorable environments across multiple modes. The Xbox Live release also includes exclusive levels, newly enhanced graphics and Achievements."
Review: Hasbro Iron Man 3 Assemblers Striker Iron Man Action Figure
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New at Kickstarter: Gothitropolis Raven Action Figure by Four Horsemen Studios. 6 figures are up for grabs, with more as stretch goals. The price per figure in the USA will range from $40 to $45, with slightly higher international prices - plus numerous opportunities for busts and 2-ups.
The goal is $65,000 and needs to be reached by August 12, 2013. In the 10 minutes I took to watch the video and write this sentence, it went from just over $1,000 to just under over $3,000 - so it seems to be doing well so far and quickly!
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I checked 3 Targets today and all 3 had the same pricing on the 12-inch Wolverine. There were no samples of the 3 3/4-inch 5-jointed figures nor were there tags for them - this line has only been spotted online, at comic shops, and at Toys R Us for $9.99 each. (SRP on that assortment is $5.99.)
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Coming soon! Shipments start Wednesday for the latest ToyFinity Club Mordle drop, which has pink Mordles, green Mordles, and a glow-in-the-dark Manglors egg. The shipping for one of each item is a mere $4.
These should go on sale for the regular public shortly.
Darius Arcade Games Getting New Poster Art, Arcade Rerelease Too?
From a buddy of mine comes Taito Classic Posters Akiba Darius Fair with some stunning illustrations based on some classic fish-based 2D shooters. Supposedly the arcade machines are coming back to Japan, too! I think.
I can't read Japanese so you'll need to correct me here, but the important thing is that it all looks pretty spectacular and I want the posters on my wall. Or a new arcade machine. (The second one.)
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Pictures are now posted showing the figure construction, which combines the articulation of Hasbro's 3 3/4-inch lines with Glyos. It's quite impressive and could be the new gold standard. Test shots start at $90 and go to $110. If you're wondering if I'll go after them... I'm thinking about it.
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New to download on the Playstation 3 this week: Dynasty Warriors 8 for $59.99, Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition and Shaun White Skateboarding each for $19.99, Turbo: Super Stunt Squad for $39.99, and Time and Eternity for $49.99.
New PSN games include Alien Spidy and R.I.P.D. at $9.99, Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign at $5.99, and Mamorokun Curse! at $19.99.
New PS2 classic games this week: Capcom vs SNK 2: Mark Of The Millennium for $9.99.
New to the PSP Vita this week: Doodle God and Kung Fu Rabbit. Each is $4.99 and up.
New full downloads include: Geronimo Stilton in the Kingdom of Fantasy for $9.99 plus Geronimo Stilton Return to the Kingdom of Fantasy The Videogame and Mystic Chronicles at $14.99 each.
New PSP games include: Class of Heroes 2 for $24.99. Yes, it's on both.
Review: Onell Design Glyos Standard Crayboth MK II Action Figure
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Via the Outer Space Men News blog: Outer Space Men SDCC Exclusives Finally Revealed! After some delay, 6 new pictures and some news got posted to SourceHorsemen.com! Horrorscope (pictured) looks great, and due to a delay the figures are expected to go on sale after noon on Thursday (today). I of course shall be there.
I was expecting to do some sort of coverage for you tonight, but a) I was working inventory in the Entertainment Earth booth, and b) I didn't get back to my room until after midnight. So this will be very short.
The Masterpiece Edition Soundwave did sell out, but more will be available today. Hasbro did have items for sale, but I didn't hear what all did (or didn't) sell through just yet. Tomorrow I'll be going around with the camera and will start the typical ongoing coverage you've come to love/tolerate.
I was particularly elated to hear not only was Kowl confirmed but he's in a He-Man accessory pack. So that's good.
Xbox fans, it's time to download R.I.P.D.: The Game, a $10/800 point game of the movie you didn't see. Microsoft says:
"Based on the upcoming 3D supernatural action-adventure film, R.I.P.D., you and a partner will take up the holsters of two lawmen dispatched to the otherworld to protect and serve the living from an increasingly destructive array of souls who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. Top-notch teamwork and an arsenal of badass weapons are the keys to defeating your enemies and bringing order back to the world."
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New! The Mattel Hot Wheels Batman Live Batmobile is a design not frequently seen in toys and a few months ago was reasonably common. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!
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Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Alpha Phase Colossus Rex Action Figure
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I already have my figures, which included a special treat for Club Mordle members - a "Sonesidar"-colored Mordle! The rest of you can order New ToyFinity Mordles on Friday, which has pink Mordles, green Mordles, and a glow-in-the-dark Manglors egg. Mine got here really quickly, and the glowing egg is genuinely impressive. The pink Solar Storm Mordles look amazing under black light, as do the Rampaging green Mordles
I likely won't get an FOTD up before the drop, so I'd rate them both as "neat enough." If you think you want some Mordles, get these. I like the pink ones, they feel like late-1980s leftovers. And the glowing Manglors Egg is a glowing Manglors Egg, I don't need to spell that out for you.
From the Glyos News Dump: Standard Noboto, Gobon on Sunday with six new figures, two of which are here and, I presume, the others are likely reverse Nobotos and Gobons.
This is the first "standard" release for both figures, so do be there on time.
New beasts! Battle Beasts at SDCC 2013 showed us sharks, cows, madmen, exclusives, and more figures to look forward to in the coming months - early 2014, maybe. ALIENS Minimates were shown as well but no photos were permitted.
More pictures with an article and details await you below.
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New to download on the Playstation 3 this week: The Smurfs 2 at $39.99. Moving right along...
New PSN games include Stealth Inc.: A Clone in the Dark, Do Not Fall, and Zone of the Enders HD Edition at $9.99, Zeno Clash 2 at $14.99, plus Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner HD Edition and Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational at $19.99.
Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men 2.0 Xodiac Action Figure
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Some are gone! The Hasbro 2013 SDCC Exclusives are on HasbroToyShop.com! Metroplex and Boba Fett sold out in minutes, while the G.I. Joe/Transformers set never showed up for sale. Be sure to see what's left while you can, and check back in the off chance more show up later. It has happened before.
Xbox fans, it's time to download Action Packed Bundle, a $20/1,600 point bundle of games you probably didn't buy. Microsoft says:
"This bundle includes five full Xbox LIVE Arcade titles: "The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile," "Bloodforge," "Dungeon Fighter LIVE," "Islands of Wakfu," and "Unbound Saga." PLEASE NOTE: this bundle pack offers these games together at a discounted rate over individual purchases. The games in this bundle are available as individual downloads in the Xbox Games marketplace and are exactly the same. Be aware that it is possible to download the same game twice. If you already own one of these games there is no additional discount on this bundle, nor do you receive an additional copy of the game you already own. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts."
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One of the biggest moves from Mattel has been in the growth of its action figure properties, specifically with the New 6-Inch Scale Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Vehicle. Why is this big? Because it's $215. The electronic vehicle is scaled
This is a fairly deluxe item, boasting storage racks, electronic sirens, and actual Cadillac logos. (The recent Adam West Batmobile at Comic-Con was a much cheaper affair.) It's due to ship in Fall of 2014.
This week's Wii U offerings: The Wii U Virtual Console has NES classic Kid Icarus, at $4.99. It's fun, I just played through it again earlier this year.
Review: Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Swiftwind
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Via the Glyos News Dump: See Glyos Onell Design July 29 2013 Drop Menu! Six figures went live Sunday evening and in an unusual move, none of them have yet sold out! The Standard Gobon appears to be the first to go.
New Outer Space Men Stories, Pics from Mel Birnkrant
Via the Outer Space Men News Blog: See New Outer Space Men Painted Photos from Mel Birnkrant! Mr. Birnkrant posted dozens of images and stories of the next painted batch of Outer Space Men action figures, due late this year or early next year. Check them out!
Big Lots stores are getting old Matty Collector stock. I personally sighted $10 Mo-Larr vs. Skeletor Figures at a store near me - that's $10 for the 2-pack, not $10 per character. If you need a cheap Skeletor body, you won't find a cheaper one. The sets came without their white mailer boxes, only the standard window box was visible on shelf. I hear other MOTU and WWE figures are hitting, so go look!
All sorts of new toys are hitting this week, including multiple Transformers Generations toys after months of little/nothing, new Star Wars, and much more. If you haven't been to a store in the past few days, take a look - odds are something of interest is there for the taking!
I've found 3 3/4-inch Black Series, a whopping 9 new Generations deluxe Transformers, both new Legends sets of Megatron and Starscream, plus a few other items. It's ridiculous. Go leave your house and look!
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New to download on the Playstation 3 this week: New PSN games include Cloudberry Kingdom and Narco Terror at $9.99, plus The Last Bounty Hunter at $7.99.
New PS2 classic games this week: P.T.O. IV for $9.99.
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