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This is a link to the NES preview video. If you want, you can see and buy the C64 original here.

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A tribute to a classic! The Onell Design Glyos Searsden Action Figure takes the old Sears Snaggletooth and makes it a unique new alien figure! So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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A catalog juggernaut that had a lot of exclusive action figures in the 1990s, JCPenney got mostly out of toys until recently. Some stores have action figures, dolls, LEGO, Playmobil, and the whole bit - but not a ton of it. There are some markdowns, though, so maybe go take a look at your local store even if it isn't closing.

Depending on your area, this may mean your malls will have even fewer - or no - anchor stores, with other major chains evaporating. It was almost unthinkable that we'd lose Kmart, Sears, Montgomery Ward, Mervyn's, Shopko, and Toys R Us might ever be in trouble in our lifetimes, but here we are.

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At $80 this is arguably worth it just for a couple of the weird and rare games - so it goes without saying that short of it being declared functional trash, I'll be getting one. Strider is also included now.

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From the article: "The series is set within the timeline of the 2015 film 'Jurassic World' and hails from DreamWorks Animation. It follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Unable to reach the outside world, they'll need to go from strangers to friends to family if they're going to survive."

This continues the tradition of Star Wars cartoons with younger and inexperienced characters, and also an upcoming Star Trek series where teenagers steal a starship. There's a pattern emerging.

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While Hasbro frequently licenses out its game properties to other manufactures to reproduce - USAOpoly, Winning Solutions, and Winning Moves come to mind - Hasbro typically does its own main toy lines. We've seen G.I. Joe loaned out for Sgt. Rock, but this is certainly new. Could we see the same in the future for other Hasbro brands that don't get a lot of love, like M.A.S.K. or Xevoz or Micronauts.

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New! The Mattel Jurassic World Dino Rivals Destroy 'N Devour Indominus Rex Action Figure is something you need to buy if you see it. It's great, and you can cram whole figures in the mouth. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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The download goal is around $30, and a PS4/Xbox One/Switch disc/cartridge is around $60. The release is currently scheduled for December 2020, but you know Kickstarter developments.

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The toys are set for 2020 and should coincide with a new movie. All we know of so far are the core cast of kids and the Mystery Machine, but monster packs and a haunted theme park seem like they would be a nice fit.

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At retail it's Battle Worlds: Kronos.

The classic NES game service added Double Dragon II: The Revenge, City Connection, and Volleyball.

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Clear purple sold out almost immediately. Check the site for more.

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This is a link to the E3 trailer video. It's three players. Will it be good? Well, who knows, it's not like anyone can get to level 4 in these games. Other news you probably heard by now include a new controller, specs for the next Xbox, Blair Witch, Fallen Order, Halo, Cyberpunk 2077 with Keanu Reeves, Gears (of War) 5, Microsoft Flight Simulator, a new LEGO Star Wars Game, Minecraft Dungeons, and a lot of other stuff.

Nintendo's show at E3 is Tuesday at 9 AM Pacific. Sony also announced Final Fantasy 7 Remake for March 3 2020.

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A tribute to a classic! The Fisher-Price Imaginext Series 12 Collectible Figures Clawtron mixes up elements from Clawtron and the Firestar I pilot to give you a $3 retro figure with bizarre clear green accessories! (What, no clear green alien?) So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Hasbro writes: Go Go POWER RANGERS! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating ranger teams from MIGHTY MORPHIN to the BEAST MORPHERS. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! These 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER and ZEO GOLD RANGER figures each features multiple points of articulation for high poseability and include two different heads that can be swapped, one of the Ranger in his helmet, and another without inspired by the Jason Lee Scott character, the original Red Ranger! This set also comes with Power Axe, Power Bow, Power Blades, Power Lance and Power Sword accessories that can be assembled to build the Power Blaster. Look for other collectible figures in this Lightning Collection, including Mighty Morphin White Ranger. Each sold separately. Available at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 and on Hasbro Pulse following the convention.

These should go well with wave 1 (out now) and wave 2 due later this year. Also, all the various exclusives coming and presumably many future waves to come!

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If you are a fan of physical games and real cartridges which you can own (and potentially sell when you're done with them), fight the tyranny of download-only games and look at the list of upcoming cartridge releases.

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Kotaku and other outlets have reports, but no prices and no release dates. Given it's the 30th anniversary of the console - and the Genesis - it makes sense. There's no 30th Anniversary GameBoy stuff yet, though. This more or less completes the 16-bit era trifecta in the USA. (No we don't count the Neo-Geo here. Nobody had that. Not even you.)

Since the Japanese one has Dracula X and Bonk's Adventure, I assume I will be buying both. Considering that this could be a golden opportunity to try games many of us completely missed, I expect this could be popular.

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Available! The Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman & Swamp Thing Action Figures may be at a store near you, possibly at half price like I found mine. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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According to the site tease, colors include orange and green. Molds include an Outer Space Men figure as well as Pheyaos, some Kenner-colored toy, Buildman, and some other goodies. It sounds like I'll be buying a few things.

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The action figures look like they are likely to be 1980s-scaled but modern constructed figures with alternate hands, heads, and other accessories - and it's the start of a new line, according to other reports. At-con pre-orders begin June 17.

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Turtles includes both four-player brawlers with four controllers. Star Wars is modeled after the 1983 stand-up unit, complete with flight yoke. The Marvel cabinet has 3 games, none of which are X-Men vs. Street Fighter - but should still be a hit.

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"The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers."

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Searsden is the mystery figure, joining a Rift Killer (Toy Pizza Knights of the Slice) and the all-new Pheyaos (RealXHead crossover) in three different colors.

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I believe this makes 9 crossovers with Onell Design.

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At retail it's Cricket 19.

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The line seems to be heavy on redeco toys, and odds are you can recognize them from sets you saw at Toys R Us before it closed and elsewhere. Here's hoping they make it out!

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A tribute to a classic! The Fisher-Price Imaginext Series 7 Collectible Figures Buster of Ghosts looks vaguely like a guy from that one movie series except... different! So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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At this time this is the last known 3 3/4-inch-scale The Outer Space Men action figure. This isn't to say there won't or can't be more, or that there won't be a short break. There was a pretty big gap between the final Infinity Editions from the first general release in Spring of 2014 under the Four Horsemen until Gary and Mel brought the line back in house in Summer of 2016. I look forward to more if they ever make them! Until then, we've always got the big vinyl figures.

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Old Sega CD hardware tends to be failing on the regular, so a way to play your games on original-ish hardware may be of value to many gamers with rips of their old CD games. I have seen no reviews yet, but look forward to reading them later this summer.

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Old! The Fisher-Price Imaginext Pirates Shark Minisub Figure with Vehicle is an Orca but I'm not going to argue, I like it. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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Three new figures are included like the gorgeous Pong-themed Console Courier (pictured), plus a few old ones.

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Knights of the Slice's creator Toy Pizza will be there along with Onell Design, ToyFinity, Spaced-Out Design, MechaZone, and several other makers and dealers. If you can't make it to San Diego for Comic-Con International, maybe you'll need to plan a trip to New York.

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"Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, she must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel."

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At this time there are no times, prices, or specifics - just the notice.

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Regen capsules are confirmed and other things are assumed, but we don't know what yet.

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This is indeed the same game included on board Analogue's Mega Sg console, and I did not find it to be all that engaging. It's by no means bad but I have been distracted by the many cartridges I've had for years... and a few new ones. You can also get it for Switch and PS4.

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A tribute to a classic! The Fisher-Price Imaginext Jurassic World Dr. Malcolm & Dimetrodon Action Figures brings you every toddler's favorite Jeff Goldblum with the signature creature of the Jurassic films. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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The game seems to include shooting game and platforming game elements too, so it could be a gem. Developer Ted Sterchi promotes himself as a former Sega programmer, and there seems to be a steady appetite for new NES games at the rate they seem to be coming up. And there is a playable demo! It seems a lot like Legacy of the Wizard.

Also, here is some information on the Star Wars NES and GameBoy reissues coming from Limited Run Games.

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Gone! The Fisher-Price Imaginext Egypt Mummy Guards Action Figures is basically King Hiss, and you probably missed it. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!

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It's an old-school GameBoy clear snapper case, but designed to store your Switch games. Obviously, we love it here.

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Via Polygon and also relevant to your interests: Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony say Trump's tariffs on China will hurt the game industry. Game consoles are made in China, and most game hardware is sold at a pretty thin margin as money is made on peripherals and games.

As someone in the business, there has been a general buzz of "buy your stuff now" in the background. It may be worth your while to buy your holiday gifts now rather than waiting, if you assume these new taxes on dang near everything go through.

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It's similar to the "Fusion Series" from a few years ago, which means it looks pretty awesome.

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No real details were given, but their Fallout line was about $10 per and 3 3/4-inches each.

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At retail it's Super Mario Maker 2.

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