Go ape! The Funko Planet of the Apes Pop! Movies Ape Soldier Vinyl Figure rounds out our meandering look at this fantastic figural quartet. So read on and come back tomorrow for more!

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It's live now, and there's not a lot of activity just yet - but you may as well snag your username before someone else does.

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"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 offers a fresh take on combo-driven skateboarding, the most advanced online multiplayer experience, and a state-of-the-art skatepark builder. Play as one of 10 pros, including Tony Hawk, Nyjah Huston, and Aaron "Jaws" Homoki, each with their own tricks, or personalize a skater unique to your style. Jump in and out of over 80 unique missions across 8 environments. Create and share skateparks using over 250 obstacles and let loose on the most twisted designs from the community."

Also available: NBA LIVE 16 and NBA 2K16.

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It's bright white! The Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Beta Phase Horroscope Action Figure is yet another white repaint, but it ain't terrible. Read on and come back Monday for more!

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42mm tall, 93 yen, due in January. 8 styles - all red Autobot figures - so far, and their styling is closer to the media representation than the toy representation if you're keeping track. The designs are more or less modern.

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: River City Ransom from the NES for $4.99. Heralded as a classic, I never got into it.

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He's going to blow! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Blast Attak is a pretty grim character, if you get down to his function in the story. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Red Predacon tampos on his shoulders and a new head are two of his most striking features, and it's also worth noting the theme - "Dawn of the Predacus." Whatever that means. Last year was Cybertron's Most Wanted, and you got toys you probably weren't thinking about getting, so for all we know this is to throw us off the stench of Magnaboss. Not coincidentally, 2016 is the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars.

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It looks like Roddy will be quite cheap, in the $60-$80 range. Shockwave will be closer to $150-$200, depending on the importer. Not everyone has listings up yet, so keep your peepers peeled and pre-order when you feel comfortable.

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Orange mantis! The Takara-Tomy Transformers Go! Shou is small, and he turns into some sort of double sword ice cream cone. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Toys R Us had a few of them, and what's interesting is that the hover mode wheels conceal actual, working wheels so this can still roll around on a table or your desk. It's really neat! And of course we'll look at it in the regular review feature here shortly.

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Amazing details on the founding of the toy line, why the toy line doesn't have more movie toys, budgeting, and other stuff can be found in here. If you have even a low level of interest in the Masters of the Universe deal, you will want to read this.

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An exclusive! The Funko Bravest Warriors Pop! Television Commander Catbug Vinyl Figure adds some paint to add more sci-fi flair to the sci-fi character. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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If all goes according to plan, they will arrive before the end of the year.

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New PSOne games this week: Street Racquetball, Shooter Starfighter Sanvein is for $5.99.

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Tor! The Funko Nightmare Before Christmas Behemoth is a great little figure for the money. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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It is absolutely worth noting that the Voyagers and Leaders are now all "Titan Masters" or "Headmasters" - so there's a helmet, which folds back (shades of Ultra Magnus 2015) and you can swap out the head/face element. New, smaller heads with vehicles will be sold separately including Nightbeat. There's no Transtector/body/car for Nightbeat, but a head shares his name and coloring.

Also check out with Blaster, Stripes, Rewind, and some new dudes. I assume Stripes is the prepaint of Ravage, for which I assume apologies are being preemptively drafted. However, a little dragon/dinosaur Decepticon dude looks pretty cool - so at least there's everything else that looks to be incredible.

For fans of the new lines, this Robots in Disguise shows Thunderhoof, Megatronus, Quillfire, and Fracture to name a few.

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"He-Man (2/16), Trap Jaw (4/16), Skeletor (6/16), Evil Seed (Subscription-only figure, 8/16), Beast Man (8/16), Evil-Lyn (10/16), Clawful (12/16)."

Subscriptions close 11/2, so order now or don't.

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"PlatinumGames signature fast action allows instant robot to vehicle attacks, slam downs, counterattacks, and infinite combos for a unique master combat system. Wreak havoc on the Decepticons as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Wheeljack, and Grimlock. Actors from the original TV series: Reprising their roles are Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Dan Gilvezan (Bumblebee), Frank Welker (Megatron and Soundwave), and more. 5 difficulty levels with overhauls in enemy composition, combined with a deep customization system, means hours of intense gameplay."

Also available: Monkey Pirates, Teslapunk, Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition, and Rock Band 4.

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It's rock hard! (Actually it's plastic.) The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Callix has great deco and amazing detail for a Horde member you don't remember. Read on and come back Monday for more!

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This Voyager-class triple-changer looks like a space shuttle and a train, so insert your wacky remold fantasy here.

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The 3DS retro library has the Genesis game 3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at $5.99.

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: Pocky & Rocky With Becky from the GameBoy Advance for $6.99.

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Finish the set - for now! The Super7 M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E. Set C brings you Whiplash, Tri Klops, and Mer-Man. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Black Predacon tampos on his shoulders and a new head are two of his most striking features, and it's also worth noting the name - "Predacon Secret Police Tarantulas."

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Orange dudes, standard dudes, and RealXHead dudes launched and believe it or not, the RealXHead figures lasted more than 20 seconds - they were still in stock after over half an hour. For all I know they're still in stock, so check on that if you want some.

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Orange jet! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Thrilling 30 Jhiaxus is still available online for a fair price, so buy it while you can. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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It will be sold via some form of backer kit as well as this site - and $35 seemed to be the entry level to the Kickstarter, so assume it will cost at least that much.

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Glow-in-the-dark Universal Monsters, black and white Masters of the Universe, and the Nostromo Crew are up for grabs and, as of Monday, were still available.

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New! The Back to the Future Time Machine - Hover Mode made it to 2015, as was foretold by the ancient texts. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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$12.99, due in January if you pre-order now! Subject to change.

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New arcade classic games this week: Arcade Archives Crazy Climber 2.

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Nifty! The Hasbro Battle Beasts Tanglin Pangolin is a great little figure of a rather obscure creature. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Monstrex originally appeared in Archie's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Special comics - which nobody read and often got pretty weird. He's an amalgamation of various Universal Monsters, and this may well be his only toy - available in SLUG Zombies green or MUSCLE flesh, to boot.

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"The Jackbox Party Pack 2 features five fresh, rib-tickling party games! Game includes: 1) The runaway hit bluffing game Fibbage 2 (2-8 players) with over 500 brand-new questions. 2) The sound-effects game Earwax (3-8 players). 3) The art auction game Bidiots (3-6 players), where you draw right there on your phone or tablet. 4) The say-anything Quiplash XL (3-8 players), which includes everything in Quiplash, Quip Pack 1, AND over 100 brand-new prompts. 5) The bomb-defusing nailbiter of a party game, Bomb Corp. (1-4 players). Players play using their phones, tablets, or even computers as controllers ­ making it the perfect easy-to-join party starter."

Also available: Minecraft: Story Mode ­ Episode 1: The Order of the Stone, Goosebumps: The Game, Back to the Future: The Game ­ 30th Anniversary Edition, Laserlife, WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship, and Crimsonland.

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It sucks - your blood! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Mosquitor is one of those Horde guys that has a swell helmet. Read on and come back Monday for more!

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Black Predacon tampos bedeck the toy, based on the Beast Wars season 2 TV designs - "Predacon General Ramhorn." It's clearly a retooled Brawl, but it looks like it could also be tooled from another combiner character which, as of yet, has not been announced.

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: Final Fight One from the GameBoy Advance for $7.99.

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He's nuts! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Whirl is one of two versions of the one-eyed psycho robot chopper. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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It's a pretty nice toy for the money - normally $45-$50, this is pretty much as low as it gets. Here is my review from last May, and at this price - basically a Voyager price - I'd up it to "don't miss it." Other Leader-class toys are about the same. For those still needing some, Age of Extinction Leaders have been showing up at Ross for $24.99.

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This is part of an endcap at many stores, including Star Wars Hot Wheels and other brands. I suggest seeking it out - it's a mix of gift items and collector items, most of which are $50.

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Truck becomes jet! The Hasbro Transformers Micromasters Overload is a ton of fun, kinda small, and not too expensive. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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He's a politician, and he just missed the Canadian elections! The Funko Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor is a marvelous figure, although not superbly retro. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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$54.99, due in February if you pre-order now! Subject to change.

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New arcade classic games this week: Arcade Archives Cosmo Police Galivan.

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Blue! The Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Amiibo Mega Man is a decent recreation of the character we killed over and over and over and over. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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It is $20 each in Slug Zombie Green, MUSCLE Flesh, or Decepticon Decoy Purple. The character (for the all of you who don't recognize it) was in Archie's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic specials a million years ago.

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The purple series is $10 (cheap) and Brainwaves is $2 (cheaper). Get 'em while you can - I have the flesh versions of all 6 figures and quite like them.

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"Forced is a one to four player co-op arcade action RPG with puzzle and tactical elements. Condemned to fight as a gladiator and eventually win your freedom, you will face deadly trials and huge creatures, but Balfus, your Spirit Mentor will guide you in your quest for recognition. Built from the ground up with cooperation in mind, the game features several innovative features that drive cooperation between players, leaving egotistical players bleeding in the sand of the arena floor."

Also available: Just Dance 2016, Just Dance Disney Party 2, Overlord: Fellowship Of Evil, Hasbro Family Fun Pack, and Life Is Strange Episode 5.

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Pretty in pink! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Spinnerella is a rarity in that you can actually change her hairstyle - fancy! Read on and come back Monday for more!

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Black Predacon tampos and buggy wings decorate the fully-named "Predacon General Cicadacon." Skydive's mold is a decent fit, and looks so pretty wearing red.

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Each one is a few cents over US $20 (depending on the exchange rate) which means they're marginally more expensive than a US deluxe. In the case of Arcee, the Japanese release is cheaper than the American one on the secondary market.

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The 3DS retro library has the Genesis game Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts from the GameBoy Advance for $7.99.

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts from the GameBoy Advance for $7.99.

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He's small! The Hasbro Transformers Micromasters Hot House is a playset with a tiny plane. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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These are the original molds for these toys, in changed colors nobody is 100% sure about just yet. But hey, it's cheaper!

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Yellow, black, purple, and blue are on sale now. Orange was exclusive to the BMOG Kickstarter, and a green set was also available through a convention. I quite like these toys, and $20 isn't half bad for what they are - just be ready with a hobby knife and some small files if you want to play around with these.

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Samus minus Samus! The Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Amiibo Zero Suit Samus is a nifty, and uncommon, Zero Suit statue. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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This item was as low as $22 on Amazon this year, so you may want to keep an eye on their pricing as well.

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Japan already knows Yo-Kai Watch as a thoroughly marketed multimedia juggernaut in the making with games, toys, collectible medals, and a cartoon not unlike Pokemon. The game hits US shores in just a couple of weeks, so you too will learn the joy of a boy, his watch, and his pal the ghost sperm. From what little I've seen so far it seems they learned numerous lessons from Nintendo's pocket monster franchise, meaning receptive kids could result in a surprise 11th-hour fad for Christmas.

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Vita games are far and few between, and 2D shooters are particularly rare. This is the kind of thing that makes me want to buy a Vita. Just make a few more new Castlevania games and I'm in!

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He's mean and green! The Funko Hikari Vinyl Marvel Metallic Hulk is metallic and feels a lot like an angry Sprite can. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Checkpoints let you continue from a mid-level spot. Conditional power-ups are something visibly missing right now - in the original games, a ? block might give you a mushroom if you're small and a fire flower, leaf, feather, or other item if you're Super. Mario Maker will always give you the same item. This basically is one more minor step to letting you recreate the original games just a little bit more.

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This follows a recent Weird Science soundtrack vinyl reissue, which is currently $16.99 and also features Oingo Boingo along with OMD, Wall of Voodoo, and others you probably love.

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New arcade classic games this week: Arcade Archives Ninja- Kid II.

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New PSOne games this week: Tecmo's Deception is for $5.99.

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Blue! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Mirage is not invisible, but can combine as a leg or an arm. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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New figures start $35, with the complete set at $444 when they are released next Friday, November 6, at 3:00 PM Eastern. Just remember, shipping on small orders is pretty expensive - if you can split a larger order with a friend or if you're planning on ordering a bunch of stuff, it's actually not so bad. The first series of figures did quite well on Kickstarter, these ones were not offered on the crowdsourcing platform so here's your chance to snag a few if you missed them.

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"Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger. Fifteen years after the events of Alien, Ellen Ripley's daughter, Amanda enters a desperate battle for survival, on a mission to unravel the truth behind her mother's disappearance. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission, but to simply stay alive. Contains the full game and seven packs of additional content."

Also available: Divinity: Original Sin ­ Enhanced Edition, Minecraft: Story Mode ­ Episode 2: Assembly Required, WWE 2K16, and Halo 5: Guardians.

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Purple nurple and everything else! The Super7 M.O.T.U.S.C.L.E. SDCC Promo Skeletor is a freebie you can believe in. And overpay for on eBay. Read on and come back Monday for more!

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The combined mode has yet to be revealed. Sea Clamp was previously part of Tripredacus, a combiner. He was a lobster, and lobsters are cool.

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They write: "Now, I would like to introduce you to a free-to-start type communication application for smart devices, namely, our smart device application, which can be started for free and will push forward the My Nintendo membership service. It's Miitomo."

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town from the GameBoy Advance for $6.99.

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