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October 1, 2020 |
Review: Super7 Ultimates Voltron Action Figure
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  Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Prpatreoobably not!
Sold out! Super7 Ultimates Voltron Action Figure is long gone, but a metallic repaint may still be available to pre-order online. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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And That Is a Day of News
October 2, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi (The Vintage Collection)
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  Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Obi-Wan Kenobi (The Vintage Collection). This is a redeco reissue that's not a heck of a lot different. Read the whole review.
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Dino-Riders Harness the Power of Army Men
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  This is technically an ad: Dino-Riders Rulon Warriors Battle Pack - Entertainment Earth Exclusive. It has Rulons and Valorians in classic Army Man poses, plus dinosaurs, plus pilots.
As of now this is the only known Dino-Riders item coming and the first one since the Tyco line ended about 30 years ago. You get 6 dinosaurs and tons of figures - and you probably should get it. Of note, the non-rider figures are posed like classic, vintage army man toys.
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Small GameGear Is Small
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  Via Famitsu and SEGAbits: Famitsu magazine took the photo we all wanted to see. The picture shows the two are pretty much the exact same size - not exactly a great thing to actually play on, so much as be amused by its novelty.
A larger replica would have been pretty cool, though!
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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  This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Ys Origin, Arcade Archives BURNINÕ RUBBER, SEGA AGES Herzog Zwei, Retro Classix Collection #1: Data East, and over a dozen more.
Free: Super Mario Bros. 35, which is a "limited time" game. It's kind of interesting and can be kind of dull - the goal is mostly to survive. If you play slowly and carefully, stomping (not fireballing) enemies to get extra time, it's not terribly difficult to survive.
At retail: Super Mario 3D All-Stars and WWE 2K Battlegrounds - but will you be able to find either?
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Dune Delayed Until 2021, GLOW Cancelled
October 6, 2020 |
Review: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Battle Masters Slitherfang
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Still shipping! The Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Battle Masters Slitherfang is a heck of a lot more interesting than Soundbarrier, but you probably haven't seen a lot of him, either. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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Toy Fair New York Moved from February to May 2021
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  Via Freezepop on Kickstarter: President's Letter: Toy Association Aims to Bring Industry Back Together for Toy Fair NY in May 2021. The long and short of it is they expect to do Toy Fair from May 1 to May 4. I am not optimistic - just from a "maybe we'll all have a vaccine in April" perspective, but that seems unlikely.
I'd love to be in New York in May. Or anywhere that is not 20 minutes from my home. Today alone, we saw The Batman delayed another year, Dune pushed back to 2021 (or longer), Netflix' GLOW cancelled, Regal Cinemas closed indefinitely, and a bunch of other DC films pushed back. Given how many toys there are from the movies that didn't come out in 2020 that still need to be released - Eternals, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Godzilla vs. Kong, Top Gun: Maverick, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and a large slate of early 2021 films where many retails have seen the toys but don't know if they're going to ship - I wouldn't bank on there being a need for a big trade show until some more movies, toys, and TV shows get off the backburner.
Some Wonder Woman 1984 and Black Widow items are out, but with no movie there's still a fair amount of business to be done. Maybe. Œ
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RIP Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Nash
October 7, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: R3-Series Astromech Droid (R3-Series, Clear Dome, Black Body with Orange Highlights)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R3-Series Astromech Droid (R3-Series, Clear Dome, Black Body with Orange Highlights). It's a neat deco that you can probably find at Target stores today. Read the whole review.
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Jurassic World: Dominion (and maybe toys) Delayed to 2022
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  Via The Hollywood Reporter: 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Delays Summer 2021 Release to 2022. This follows delays of The Batman and The Flash into 2022, and if I were a betting person I'd just push absolutely everything without the guts to launch a good VOD campaign while you're at it.
I assume the toys are being pushed as well.
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Transformers - Abominus Selects Reissue Incoming
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  Via TF_pr and also just different enough to make you mad: Transformers Selects Abominus. The limbs are barely different, while the torso Abominus had some compelling changes - plus the big blaster from the Seacons Snaptrap/Turtler. Is it worth 22,000 yen (US $210) when compared to four $16.99 limbs and a $24.99 torso? Not to me. But if you missed it? Well, that's up to you. It might still be cheaper to get the Power of the Primes version, despite the non-matching fists.
Hasbro Pulse will likely have it for under $200 in the very near future, for those who want the very best. I would also expect delays - Super Megatron got pushed from October to December, quietly.
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Revenge of Admiral Janeway
October 9, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: BB-Series Droid (BB-9-style droid head, BB-8-blue body and white head)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: BB-Series Droid (BB-9-style droid head, BB-8-blue body and white head). I assume this was an error, but the white and red head look good on the blue body. Read the whole review.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Arcade Archives BEN BERO BEH, Ben 10: Power Trip!, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, I Am Dead, and over a dozen more.
At retail: FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition.
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Surprises To Follow
October 12, 2020 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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 Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Sizes, Exclusives, and Assortments! It's new! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!
--AP
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Star Wars Review: Zuckuss (Kenner-Deco 4-LOM, The Black Series 6-Inch)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Zuckuss (Kenner-Deco 4-LOM, The Black Series 6-Inch). This is a redeco in Kenner-y colors. Read the whole review.
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Earthrise Bluestreak Found at Walgreens
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  Via many but let's go with TF@2005: Transformers Earthrise Bluestreak Out At US Retail Ð Walgreens Exclusive. As your smarter, more handsome friends told you, there were no more Earthrise waves yet to be announced.
For whatever reason, Hasbro didn't announce this one. Also unannounced and probably due to show up soon is Target's alleged exclusive Runabout. Hasbro's usual NYCC-adjacent panels and streaming are where we usually hear about these things, but this year they opted to not announce their remaining exclusive products. Amazon also has more on the docket. A recently leaked Earth mode Barricade's home has also not been officially announced.
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 We're taking donations for server costs! Really. One of the rewards is Q&A a few days early - you can read next Monday's installment as soon as it's ready, which can be as early as 12:01 AM my time on Monday!
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Rollins KCRW Show Moved to Saturdays
October 13, 2020 |
Review: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Arcee
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Finally shipping! The Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Arcee was delayed as part of wave 2, and wave 3 is due shortly. While effectively an action figure you wad up inside a mouse-shaped car backpack, the figure has proven to be pretty divisive. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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Analogue to Announce Something October 16
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  Via Analogue on Twitter: Announcement2 Oct. 16, 2020 8am PST. (It's daylight time, but whatever, nobody seems to understand that.)
Speculation is that based on the font of the teaser, it's probably a PC Engine Duo or SuperGrafx-related thing. Given that it's also on the 16th, I assume that it's no coincidence it might be related to the TurboGrafx-16, which will probably make the secondary market for games go from "unpleasantly expensive" to "obscene." I would also settle for another pre-order for the Analogue Pocket.
While Analogue's marketing is certainly showy as of late (I had no problems getting the Super NT or Mega Sg about a year and change ago), they do interesting stuff and this site is named 16bit.com, so hopefully we'll have more to share soon.
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LA Comic Con Pushed from 12/20 to September 2021
October 14, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: R2-Series Astromech Droid (Red and Silver Markings with Bonus R5 Series White Dome with Red and Silver Markings)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R2-Series Astromech Droid (Red and Silver Markings with Bonus R5 Series White Dome with Red and Silver Markings). Two heads are better than one. Read the whole review.
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Axiom Verge 2 Delayed to (at least) 2021
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 Via Thomas Happ: The Legacy of 2020 Continues with this delay of Axiom Verge 2. The "Metroidvania" comes out of the one-man-band that is Thomas Happ, who delivered a pretty spectacular late 1980s/early 1990s pastiche that was an absolute blast a few years ago. His next game is delayed a bit - but the previous one was a lot of fun, so I'm in no rush - it's nice to have something to look forward to that won't necessarily rely on a miracle in order to come to pass.
The first game was released for many platforms, including the Wii U as one of its last releases. The sequel's full release schedule is unknown.
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Strange Magic
October 16, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: BB-Series Droid (BB-9-style droid head, BB-8-white body and black head)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: BB-Series Droid (BB-9-style droid head, BB-8-white body and black head). It's got dots. Read the whole review.
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Transformers Studio Series Reveal
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 Via Comicbook.com: Transformers: The Movie Characters Coming to Studio Series Line (Exclusive).
Voyager Hot Rod (a plussed-up deluxe with lots of accessories) and deluxe Jazz were revealed officially - with more being revealed early Friday morning. Maybe before you read this!
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Hasbro, Arcade1up Team Up for Tablet with Feet
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 Via Kickstarter: Infinity Game Table by Arcade1Up. While effectively a tablet loaded with games, it got 11 times its goal on the first day.
Available in two sizes in March (allegedly), the thing is a big TV-sized tablet with built-in board games like Ticket to Ride, Monopoly, Scrabble, Battleship, and lots of other Hasbro games and highlights from the public domain.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: The Jackbox Party Pack 7, Arcade Archives ARABIAN, Alpaca Ball: Allstars, HARDCORE MECHA, and over a dozen more.
At retail: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
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RIP Ed Benguiat
October 19, 2020 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars QC, Playsets, and Lost in Space! It's new! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!
--AP
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Star Wars Review: Imperial Stormtrooper (The Mandalorian/Rogue One, The Black Series 6-Inch)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Imperial Stormtrooper (The Mandalorian/Rogue One, The Black Series 6-Inch). This is a new tool with lots of improvements, and surely a lot of repaints on the way. Read the whole review.
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PC Engine/TurboGrafx/Duo/etc. from Analogue
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 Via Analogue: Introducing Duo. The Higher Energy Analogue System. Limited quantities" of this CD - and HuCard-based system are due in 2021 for $199. It sounds like a screaming deal, as it has built-in wireless connectivity unlike previous systems.
The system was famous for its exceptional Japanese game library, and for being somewhat esoteric (and weirdly underpowered in spots) in the USA. For example, it had one controller port and only RF-out in its default US release in 1989 - unless you bought a TurboBooster for RCA jacks, or a TurboTap for 2 or more players. This new one seems to have a lot more options, and costs less than a new TurboDuo did in the 1990s.
Also announced was an adapter for the Analogue Pocket, so you can put your TurboGrafx games in it - but pre-orders on all machines that aren't the Analogue Mega Sg are in short supply now, so who knows when or if you might get one - or a shot at a pre-order.
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Many New Transformers Announced
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 Via Hasbro (and Entertainment Earth, Amazon, and Walmart): Transformers Studio Series 86 Pre-orders. Grimlock, Scourge, Hot Rod, Jazz, Blurr, and Kup are now up for grabs for an early 2021 release. These will appear in Studio Series assortments (and packaging), and are not a new product number - it's sort of like the "gold box" figures from 10 years ago that mixed movie and classic together.
Click here for Amazon's Studio Series 86 listings and click here for Entertainment Earth's. Some of these links may be affiliate links and we may receive a few pennies in commission if you click and buy something.
Amazon got a Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Micron Micromasters 6-Pack, 1.5-inch Amazon Exclusive - all repaints, two of which are inspired by Kenner's M.A.S.K. line, and two of which are capable of combining into a blaster. It's not a bad batch.
Walmart got some new Headmasters in G1 packaging - they're reissues of 2016's Titans Return Chromedome, Hardhead, Mindwipe, and Brainstorm. However, pre-order listings are not up despite being promised on Friday. It's also worth noting Walmart canceled a lot of - but not all of - pre-orders from the July round of items that hasn't shipped yet. We've heard reports of Optimus Prime and Elita-1 getting canceled along with Impactor, Wheeljack, and Red Alert - and this is not old news, but it did happen a couple of months ago, too.
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We're taking donations for server costs! Really. One of the rewards is Q&A a few days early - you can read next Monday's installment as soon as it's ready, which can be as early as 12:01 AM my time on Monday!
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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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Willow Streaming Series a Go, Mini Pong Not a Joke
October 21, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: Admiral Ackbar (The Black Series 6-Inch)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Admiral Ackbar (The Black Series 6-Inch). It's a newer one, but will you even see it out and about? Read the whole review.
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Reknum, Dang Near Kickstarted 'Em
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  Via Kickstarter: Reknum Fantasy of Dreams. This Switch game has an NES and Genesis/Mega Drive port. And Dreamcast.
Physical retro copies start around 40 Euros, except NES is 55 Euros. Estimated time of arrival is March 2021, so go ahead and add 3-6 months to that.
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GameBoy Dragonborne Pre-Orders Live
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  Via Spacebot Interactive: Dragonborne. It's a newish GameBoy release for 42 pound, or "a lot" in other currencies here. It's about half that for cartridge-only, and a ROM is 12 pounds. It's a little higher than the going rate for most ROMs these days.
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Atari Announces Mini PONG Jr. (from UNIS)
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  Via Atari: Atari Mini PONG Jr. Brings the Classic PONG Arcade Experience to Homes for Holiday 2020. Normally we don't cover Atari plug-and-play/collectible-type things, but I am posting it here because I saw it elsewhere and thought it was a hoax video. Turns out it's real.
Presumably this exists to compete with Nintendo's Game & Watch Super Mario Bros. edition, and it seems to have a nice big screen and no listed price.
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More MST3K Shorts Friday
October 26, 2020 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Big Playsets, Stretch Goals, and Repainted Figures! It's new! Be sure to click through and read up on the latest!
Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!
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Star Wars Review: Luke Skywalker (Dagobah, The Black Series 6-Inch)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Luke Skywalker (Dagobah, The Black Series 6-Inch). This is a figure sold by himself, or in a 2-pack with Yoda, a backpack, and extra hands. Get the 2-pack. Read the whole review.
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More Mystery Science Theater 3000
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  Via GiveMN.oeg: MST3K and MIGIZI. As part of a fundraiser for MIGIZI, described as "an extended family of relatives who are trying to help youth be successful, contributing members of the American Indian and broader community - as students, storytellers, workers earning a living wage or better, and as fiercely proud Indigenous people" had a new building catch on fire earlier this year. Joel Hodgson, J. Elvis Weinstein, and Bill Corbett donated their time and chops to this campaign and the fundraiser resulted in two new MST3K shorts.
They will be live Friday on YouTube and Facebook. People donated to a good cause, and now everybody gets to see Joel and the bots do some stuff!
--AP
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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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Mando Monday New News
October 27, 2020 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Micromasters Decepticon Ground Hog and Roller Force Action Figures
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
It's over! The Hasbro Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Micromasters Decepticon Ground Hog and Roller Force Action Figures are a set of cars that are fine, but not particularly amazing, and seemingly the final Micromaster car molds we're going to see for a while. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
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3 New Sega Master System Game Pre-Orders
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  Via 2Minds: Bara Baru, Flight of Pigarus, and Heroes against Demons games are set for release in January 2021. One is a Bubble Bobble-style action game, one is a shooter, and one is a puzzle game, I think.
Each includes box, cartridge, and manual and is around 45-50 Euros. I have no idea if there are plans for a US release but I am super curious about trying Flight of Pigarus, which seems to be a time-attack shooter.
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Ad: New Hasbro Reveals at Entertainment Earth
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 Ad: Get New Hasbro Star Wars at Entertainment Earth! That's right - retro versions of The Mandalorian characters are coming. And they'll be joined by new versions of Moff Gideon and The Armorer in the 3 3/4-inch line The Vintage Collection.
   
Order yours now! And stay tuned for more new reveals.
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GameGear Shells Now In More Colors
October 28, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: BB-Series Droid (BB-9-style droid, red and silver body, white and red head)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: BB-Series Droid (BB-9-style droid, red and silver body, white and red head). It's red, and white, and silver. Read the whole review.
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Amazon Gets Transformers Earthrise Barricade and Punch/Counterpunch
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 Via Amazon (this may get us a commission if you buy): Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Dominus Criminal Pursuit 2-Pack, AMAZON EXCLUSIVE, Ages 8 and Up, 5.5-inch ain't bad. It's a slight redeco of the Power of the Primes Punch/Counterpunch, previously sold as an Amazon exclusive with more gear.
Barricade is a Smokescreen redeco, and looks fine.
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New Tiny Toons to HBO Max
October 29, 2020 |
Review: Playmobil Scooby-Doo! 70361 Adventure in the Mystery Mansion Playset
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Prpatreoobably not!
New! Playmobil Scooby-Doo! 70361 Adventure in the Mystery Mansion Playset is a big haunted house. There haven't been many other than take-along ones from Playmobil in the past, so it's kind of a big deal. So read on, and come back tomorrow for more!
--AP
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Star Wars Review: BB-Series Droid (BB-8-style droid, black and silver body, black and silver head)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: BB-Series Droid (BB-8-style droid, black and silver body, black and silver head). It's a Target exclusive that may still be available near you. Read the whole review.
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New York Toy Fair 2022 Update
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 Via The Toy Book: The Toy Association Reveals Dates for Toy Fair New York 2022. Right now, Toy Fair 2022 is set for February 19 through February 22.
New York Toy Fair 2021 is tentatively set for May 1 through May 4, but we are not optimistic a) that it will happen, and/or b) that most toy companies will be there. I would bank heavily on virtual reveals galore come February, though.
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Don't Need a Cure, Need a Scented Bubble Solution
October 30, 2020 |
Star Wars Review: Heavy Battle Droid (Gaming Greats, The Black Series 6-Inch)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Heavy Battle Droid (Gaming Greats, The Black Series 6-Inch). It's got extra guns and paint. Read the whole review.
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Transformers Quintesson Pit of Judgement Back Up for Pre-Orderfont>
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 Via Hasbro Pulse: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy Quintesson Pit of Judgement Action Figure.
I got this set coming up for review here, and I'd recommend it. The Quintesson Judge is slightly better than the mass release, but the colors don't match Hasbro's official pictures precisely. The Sharkticon is fine, the Bailiff is a keeper, and the Prosecutor and Kranix are no slouch either - but they're merely collectible figures with almost no articulation between them.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Part Time UFO, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, Arcade Archives SOCCER, and over a dozen more.
At retail: Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
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