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New toys! The Hasbro Transformers Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Crash Combiners Primestrong is a part of Hasbro's massive January 1 launch across several lines. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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4 more all-new characters were teased as part of this year's 50th Anniversary for the original The Outer Space Men. Price and date aren't listed, but here's hoping it'll be soon - before her, there are 2 more glowing figures and 3 more White Star figures. And whatever else is on deck.

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In stock now, order yours today!

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Sports punk hot dog eater! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures France Fan is in circulation and has it all. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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This is better than your average deluxe figure! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Triggerhappy is not only well-made, but it has a distinctively different transformation I'm sure you'll actually enjoy. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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...also, expect a review next week. More information as we have it.

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A bad good guy! The Four Horsemen Outer Space Men White Star Commander Comet Action Figure is a white, mostly undecorated figure that does a good job showing off the expert sculpting but doesn't look quite as cool as the other releases with paint. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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The list has 108 Kmarts and 42 Sears stores. For those of you who aren't old, back in the 1970s and 1980s the catalog juggernaut was one of very few companies to have exclusive toys - something we take for granted at Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and Walgreens today. Kmart used to be the big deal retailer across the USA, although Walmart really gave them a beating in the 1990s. If you haven't been to either lately, you might as well - your opportunities will expire while you wait.

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Not in the USA! The Hasbro Hero Mashers Monsters Fish Hook came in the mail from England, as apparently only 5 figures from this line saw production and so far, I've scored 4. (Who can get me a skater bone zombie?) So read on, and come back next week for more!

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: PokŽmon Snap from the Nintendo64. I hear good things.

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Hi everybody! As you may or may not know, I've been writing about Star Wars toys online for about 21 1/2 years. For the past 15 years, it's been here at Galactic Hunter, and also at 16bit.com. What you might not know is that just this last week, the keys to the server were handed over to me. Also, the bills to the server.

If you've been enjoying this site and all the toy news from the past 21 years, I'd love it if you could chip in via Patreon and help us out. We're hoping to get about $30 per month - this will keep Q&A and Figure of the Day flowing, and keep the archives online for as long as humanly possible. In a perfect world, we'd raise more and set up a fund to keep us up until long after we're all gone.

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Not Sectaurs! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Dark Fairy is a cool blind bag figure that you'll probably be glad you bought. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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The review is coming this week, we liked it, and I assume/hope you already ordered yours. Glow is awesome. This line is lovely.

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The assumption is that these will most likely be available in February. More toy images can be found here.

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I like it and I ain't lyin'! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Sawback is one of those things you probably need to go buy now. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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The only way this could be better is if it were less than $20.

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This edition of 600 LP sets contains 12 songs, 7 of which are new to me. I ordered one. I'm excited.

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Revenge of Glow! The The Outer Space Men, LLC Outer Space Men Cosmic Radiation Orbitron Action Figure is on sale now, and I absolutely love it. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Each figure is about $15 and due around March!

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From Hasbro: Transformers: The Last Knight Premier Edition Leader Shadow Spark Optimus Prime

(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: April 2017)

The explosive Transformers saga continues with Transformers: The Last Knight, and this Asia-Edition Premier Edition Leader Class Shadow Spark Optimus Prime figure allows fans to bring the action home with them. The large-scale figure features incredibly intricate space deco and purple eyes inspired by the movie and converts between robot and truck mode in 20 steps. This 9-inch Optimus Prime figure also comes equipped with two space weapons.

Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee MPM-3 Figure

(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/Available: July 2017)

This premium movie Bumblebee MPM-3 figure from the Transformers Masterpiece series brings the 10th anniversary of the 1st Transformers movie to life with this film-version of the iconic Autobot scout. This figure includes stunning intricate detailing and 33 steps of articulation, as well as a flip-down battle mask and Chevrolet Camaro design. Whether heÕs cruising the highway as a slick Chevrolet Camaro or facing Decepticons in battle, Bumblebee is one of the bravest bots in the universe.

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New classic games this week: Arcade Archives NeoGeo Fatal Fury.

New PS2 classic games this week: HOT SHOTS TENNIS.

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Two for the price of two! The Hasbro Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Battle Pack Strongarm and Sawtooth is a nice pairing - the armor is good, the Mini-Con is cool, and Strongarm turned out well. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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"The squirrels of the forest grew poorer and more starved each day that passed thanks to the tyrant King Louis the Umpteenth. It is up to you to raise an army to overthrow the king and set the world right again. Embark on an nutty journey filled with a strange cast of characters through a historically inaccurate retelling of the French Revolution with squirrels. If you are a fan of turn based strategy games and want something different from the status quo, this game is for you. The deceptively simple to learn rules of the game lead to a varied set of strategies that you can employ to defeat your enemy and march on."

Also available: Nevermind.

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Not in the USA! The Playmobil 6824 Playmo-Friends Werewolf came in the mail from England, as apparently only 5 figures from this line saw production and so far, I've scored 4. (Who can get me a skater bone zombie?) So read on, and come back next week for more!

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We don't know what it is, but it's slated for Tuesday.

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So clear! The Playmobil Playmo-Friends Space Warrior is a bright and colorful - and strangely transparent - spaceman. You really ought to see the pictures, it's cheap enough that I assume you're going to love it. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Not available in the USA! The Hasbro Hero Mashers Monsters Grim Flame is in England if you can find one. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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This is almost a new He-Man figure! The Funko Son of Zorn Zorn Action Figure is nifty and you probably already know that you want one. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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I wish I bought more of the clear green stuff, but money is tight - I did pick up the sold-out Mystery Figure and a Knights of the Slice crossover as opaque figures tend to photograph better. You'll see them here soon.

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From Hasbro:

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT RC AUTOBOT SQWEEKS

(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/Available: Fall 2017)

Introducing AUTOBOT SQWEEKS, the newest TRANSFORMERS character from the forthcoming film, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT. This small Autobot with a BIG heart rolls out to join the heroic fight to save planet Earth from the devastating Decepticons and their leader Megatron. Fans can take home the movie magic with SQWEEKS remote-controlled bot, featuring motorized motion, speech from the movie and light up eyes to bring him to life. With a remote control, fans will be able to instruct SQWEEKS to dance across the floor and even talk! Requires 6 AA batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

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Bumbleprime! The Hasbro Transformers Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Crash Combiners Beeside is a nifty but simple toy, giving Bumblebee a Primey head which isn't something we see a lot. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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"Play through the Knight campaign as you battle against the tribal Lizardmen or enjoy the groundbreaking PvP combat system that will deliver fast-paced real-time strategy action or tactical turn-based gameplay. Multiplayer allows the host to select a game mode before each match, while single-player focuses entirely on real-time strategic gameplay."

Also available: SabanÕs Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle, RWBY: Grimm Eclipse, and Instant Indie Collection: Vol. 4.

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Plant! The Titan Merchandise Edward Scissorhands The I'm Not Finished Collection Rex is a nifty blind box you should probably track down. So read on, and come back next week for more!

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Up for the Nintendo Wii U retro library: Star Fox 64 from the Nintendo64. I hear good things.

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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!

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Soupy! The Hasbro Transformers Robots in Disguise Warrior Class Bisk is orange and pretty fantastic. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Why wait? Pre-order yours today!

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Become a Patron!

Hi everybody! As you may or may not know, I've been writing about Star Wars toys online for about 21 1/2 years. For the past 15 years, it's been here at Galactic Hunter, and also at 16bit.com. What you might not know is that just this last week, the keys to the server were handed over to me. Also, the bills to the server.

If you've been enjoying this site and all the toy news from the past 21 years, I'd love it if you could chip in via Patreon and help us out. We're hoping to get about $30 per month - this will keep Q&A and Figure of the Day flowing, and keep the archives online for as long as humanly possible. In a perfect world, we'd raise more and set up a fund to keep us up until long after we're all gone.

If you've got a dollar a month to share, please Visit the Galactic Hunter Patreon and help pay our server costs. I'll still put in hours of work, writing, photography, and research for you - I just need some help making sure that the site costs me only time, and not money. Thanks for your support!

Rewards include sneak peeks to what we're working on and early access to Q&A as soon as it's written.

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Calamari is a dish best served cold! The Jakks Pacific World of Nintendo Blooper Action Figure represents one of the most deadly - and first - swimming creatures from the Super Mario Bros. series. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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There aren't many new characters here - "Unknown Evil" could be anything (like Deathsaurus), but everybody else has had at least one toy somewhere on Earth in the past decade. Star Saber has not had a transforming toy in the USA, though, so he could be of considerable interest, particularly given the nature of the comic character relating to the current state of world politics.

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He's evolving - it's very effective! The BanDai Shin Godzilla Third Form comes from last year's nifty reimagining of the classic Toho creature. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Each pin is about $10 and due around June!

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National Console Support has pre-orders up today with new orders at pennies under $50. It's a pretty neat deal considering what cartridges cost back in the 1990s - usually $50 or less for new games. Minus the alleged $10 Nintendo tax, considering inflation, this might not be a bad deal if the game is good. And here's a video.

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Two heads are better than one, and that's what you get in this set. One head has horns, the other is as pictured.

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"After 12 amazing years, we have decided itÕs time to explore new projects and opportunities outside of October Toys." Also "We will be keeping a pared-down version of the October Toys site live as reference for collectors and of course you can follow whatever weÕre up to online via social media." Well, shoot.

OMFG Series 5 was not explicitly addressed in this post, but it's a safe bet you're probably not going to see it any time soon. The shop is closed, so keep an eye on their site or social media feed to see where, when, or if any remaining stock will be sold. They did some wonderful toys and I hope to see more in the future.

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New classic games this week: Arcade Archives NeoGeo World Heroes.

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A British werewolf in America! The Hasbro Hero Mashers Monsters Iron Vulf is a pretty decent mash-up with punk, metal, 1980s toy, and monster elements in a single toy. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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"TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, itÕs a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce."

Also available: RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard.

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Not in the USA! The Takara-Tomy Transformers Legends Convobat is a heck of a nice import, and is sadly priced accordingly. (Who can get me a skater bone zombie?) So read on, and come back next week for more!

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One set has the Second Form in various poses to hang off your finger, cup, and other things. The other has all of his forms from the movie. Either way, the sets are good. Not coincidentally, it hits home video in Japan March 22.

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Hawke, Fangor, Quakke, and Lodar are in development for release soon, whenever that is.

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Improved! The Super7 Masters of the Universe M.U.S.C.L.E. Series 2 Set C brings back Skeletor with a new sculpt and matching Stinkor and Sorceress figures. You really should have these. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Creatures featured include the amazing Boarrior the tigeriffic B'alam, and the vaguely venison Faunus. If you value not spending money, don't look at these.

The Horsemen have delivered items much more quickly as of late, so do give this a look.

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The winners may not surprise you - Ultra Magnus, Star Saber, Optimus Primal, and Unknown Evil... who looks like Deathsaurus.

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Why wait? Order yours today!

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If you've got a dollar a month to share, please Visit the Galactic Hunter Patreon and help cover our server costs. I'll still put in hours of work, writing, photography, and research for you - I just need some help making sure that the site costs me only time, and hopefully not money. Thanks for your support!

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Now available! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Decepticon Fangry is the wolf/head/dragon thing you've always wanted. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Nickelodeon invested wisely in itself in the early 1990s. Shows like Rugrats (a show about talking babies) and Doug (adolescent angst, minus the angst) were two early hits with decent runs. The break-out hit was Ren & Stimpy, which probably needs no introduction as one of the amazing cultural moments of that part of the decade. Other programs like Rocko's Modern Life would be added to an ever-growing programming block which incorporated dozens of new shows and spin-offs that would result in "Nicktoons" growing into a popular brand of its own for quite some time. Many of the shows shared the same animation house style from Klasky Csupo, who'd also contribute such things like Duckman on USA and at least one Frank Zappa album cover. The shows ranged from standard kiddie fare to bizarre programs with a flare of the subversive - Rocko was a genuinely weird and funny show, while Rugrats picked on the foibles of adulthood with a soundtrack by Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh.

It was good TV.

This is one of the reasons these are pretty nifty. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters particularly so - it wasn't a mega-hit, but there's a lot of neat stuff in its orbit. The monsters were kids, and their teacher took inspiration from The Rocky Horror Picture Show as the program began its ascent from cult midnight movie to regular cable rotation in that era. Also you toy dorks might like to know that many of the Aaahh!!! Real Monsters toys from Mattel shared an inventor with The Outer Space Men. Many of the designs and gimmicks found on those toys came from Mel Birnkrant!

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