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August 1, 2023
Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection G2 Universe Shadowstrip

Figure of the DayHasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection G2 Universe ShadowstripSomething 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!

One of the G2 guys you didn't see in stores! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection G2 Universe Shadowstrip is from the last wave of Walmart exclusives, not to be confused with the new wave of G2 Walmart exclusives hitting now. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Nintendo-Themed Keyboard from 8BitDo

16bit.comKeyed UpVia 8BitDo: 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard! It's also on Amazon. The tenkeyless (ugh) gadget looks pretty amazing, and comes with giant novelty "A" and "B" buttons you can supposedly assign to anything - but also has "B" and "A" buttons on the keyboard, and I would assume they may share functionality. It boasts programmable keys, though, so we'll have to wait and see. It comes in NES and Famicom-themed colorways and is $100ish, which is a lot for a novelty keyboard - but who knows how good the functionality is? Not me, it doesn't come out until late September.

One of the most interesting features mentioned in a blurb on Retrododo: "The Dual Super Buttons connect to the keyboard via a wire, and you can connect up to four sets of super buttons." That could be fun.

I suppose this is a sensible next step after their NES-themed mouse. They look awesome and I look forward to seeing reviews before making a purchase. (Or really, waiting for a full-size model.) A few years ago Hyperkin released a Super NES-flavored Hyper Clack Tactile Mechanical Keyboard, but reviews are not great and that link on Amazon has it at a mere $55.99 at press time. You might want to skim the reviews first, I certainly kept almost buying one over the years.

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Get a Head and Be Wealthy
August 2, 2023
Star Wars Review: R6 Unit (Green/Teal, 2023 Pride Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R6 Unit (Green/Teal, 2023 Pride Collection). The set was very briefly on sale earlier this week - but now it's back to full price. Well you can still get it and it still looks cool. Read the whole review.

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New Game Boy Color The Fallen Crown Ends Today

Game BoyHorse TokenVia Kickstarter: The Fallen Crown - A New Metroidvania for Gameboy Color is probably over. As of my writing this, it got $63,152 which put it pretty far up its funding for stretch goals, but short of some of the final tiers.

It won't be out for a year, but it certainly looks interesting. Here's hoping it makes its scheduled release!

--AP

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Too Many Toy Runs
August 3, 2023
Review: Super7 Planet of the Apes Taylor ReAction Figure

Figure of the DaySuper7 Planet of the Apes Taylor ReAction FigureSomething 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!

A classic - that isn't very old! Super7 Planet of the Apes Taylor ReAction Figure is one of their very best. It looks like it fell out of an old Kenner design document, but came out in 2018. The secret sauce? Hire the right sculptors. And painters. They do a great job. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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So Laser Cycle Is Gonna Be Easy
August 4, 2023
Star Wars Review: Inquisitor (Fourth Sister, The Black Series)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Inquisitor (Fourth Sister, The Black Series). This is a pretty good figure - she's sort of a nobody on Obi-Wan Kenobi, but it's rare that we get a new alien with some color to her. Sure, it's another black leather Inquisitor costume, but at least you get somebody with orange skin and multiple head tails. Read the whole review.

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Review: Onell Design Gauss Armor Relgost Fugitive Action Figure

Figure of the DayOnell Design Gauss Armor Relgost Fugitive Action FigureSomething 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!

A newish mold! The Onell Design Gauss Armor Relgost Fugitive Action Figure is making the rounds at the Onell and Toy Pizza stores, and this one sold out quickly. And it looks great. As 4-inch figures go, this has a ton of articulation and is above and beyond the previous high watermarks for articulation on a Glyos-compatible toy. Do read on, and come back Monday for more fun!

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Lion's Gate Picks Up eOne from Hasbro

HasbroI asked DeepAI for Mr. Potato Head vomiting an eOne logo and this is what I gotVia Variety: Lionsgate Closes Deal to Acquire eOne From Hasbro for $500 Million and unsurprisingly, Hasbro's stock shot up. Is that good? It depend on how you look at it - Lion's Gate is also taking on the debt. In 2019, Hasbro Acquires Entertainment One in $4 Billion All-Cash Deal so it was probably not a fantastic business decision... minus some properties that may pay off for a while, and a couple of decent projects. Hasbro also sold off Death Row Records a few years ago for $385 million, and given that I don't know what else was carved up and sold, it might have been a decent investment on some three-dimensional chess level I don't understand.

Lion's Gate will take on non-Hasbro IP - like Yellowjackets and Naked and Afraid. Hasbro hasn't exactly had a lot of big moves with its own IP lately that turned into big things - Dungeons & Dragons delivered a fantastic movie and fan-requested cartoon figures, but it wasn't big dollars - so they'll need to come up something for next quarter. I have no idea if Hasbro is shopping for new IP or fixin' to make itself a media powerhouse through some other means, but this is, I suppose, some form of progress. It's important to try new things - Hasbro tried movies, a cable channel, and Mattel is working on a theme park in Arizona as well as movies and other outlets. You can't do the same thing forever.

Related, Funko earnings were not exactly great. I wouldn't say the bubble is bursting - lots of hardcore fans still love and buy this stuff - but it will probably be a good time for them to right-size, whatever that ultimately means. The growth era of collector toys needs some fine-tuning.

--AP

Nintendo Switch This Week

Nintendo SwitchArcade Archives Growl This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Arcade Archives Growl, Wash Simulator, WrestleQuest, and over a dozen more.

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Another Day, Another Hosting Kerfuffle
August 7, 2023
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Not Remade This Century and Indiana Jones and the Era of Relevancy. 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

Review: Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 Captain America Action Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Marvel Legends 375 Captain America Action FigureSomething 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!

Get this man a shield! This Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 Captain America Action Figure is a figure I didn't see a lot on shelves - but it has an amazing package and it's worth a look if you like the format. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Classic Review: Diamond Select Battle Beasts Minimates Shadow Merk from 2013

Figure of the DayDiamond Select Battle Beasts Minimates Shadow MerkA classic! I've written over 5,000 action figure reviews since 2006, so I'm going to toot my own horn with classic Figure of the Day.

Posted 10 years ago today! The Diamond Select Battle Beasts Minimates Shadow Merk was a giveaway at Comic-Con in 2013! I ran around chasing these guys and the line just sort of lost steam when it became obvious it wasn't going to be like the old ones, or whatever reasons people had for not picking them up. Mine has been sitting on a shelf for years and, I'm a little ashamed to admit, I forgot it existed until it came time to post the "10 years ago today" review. Read on, it's a good one - and come back tomorrow for an all-new review!

--AP

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RIP William Friedkin
August 8, 2023
Review: Hasbro Transformers Rise of the Beasts Beast Battle Masters Rhinox Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Transformers Rise of the Beasts Beast Battle Masters Rhinox FigureSomething 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!

A nosey blaster! The Hasbro Transformers Rise of the Beasts Beast Battle Masters Rhinox Figure has hidden chain guns and a big barrel that looks like... yeah. But it's a rhinoceros accessory! That's pretty dang cool. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Glyos - Toy Pizza Invasion of Mars Drop

Toy PizzaGlyos Onell Design July 9 2023 Drop MenuVia the Glyos News Dump: Knights of the Slice Toy Pizza Drop - August 7, 2023 . New Gauss Armor and more! One of which already sold out, and it was pretty gorgeous too.

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Jump
August 9, 2023
Star Wars Review: Krrsantan (SDCC, The Vintage Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Krrsantan (SDCC, The Vintage Collection). This big Wookiee debuted at SDCC and is very similar to the mass release version, except he has a unique head, a distinct package, and a couple of exclusive weapons. But if you want the mug, the fruit, the hands, and the rifle, either version will do. Is it worth the $40? Read the whole review.

--AP

New Sega Genesis Kickstarter - Hunter Girls

SegaHunter GirlsVia Kickstarter and PSCD Games: Hunter Girls - Runner for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

Run, jump, attack - it's pretty simple but also a little cheaper than a lot of other crowdfunded game. You can always just grab the demo too, that's free. I am maybe trying it a little too late - and on a keyboard - but I found it a little tricky as "up" jumps and "forward" activates a shield while "b" flings an arrow. But it looks nice, and the music is good, so give it a whirl. It shows you can still get a lot more out of old hardware.

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Bring Me Four Goats
August 10, 2023
Review: Jakks Pacific Metroid Samus Action Figure

Figure of the DayJakks Pacific Metroid Samus Action FigureSomething 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!

A classic - wait, no it's a new mold! Jakks Pacific Metroid Samus Action Figure looks like a lot of previously released figures, but she's taller, in slightly different colors, and has new articulation. Also s he's possibly at a Walmart near you right now for around ten dollars. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Twin Peaks Fan Game - Into the Night

Video GamesPeak PerformanceVia BlueRoseTeam: Into the Night - DEMO. It's a Playstation-style game, seemingly for PC, and a demo is coming in a few days. Presumably a cease-and-desist will follow, as Paramount/Viacom/CBS/whoever may not love the nature of this project.

But it looks cool - check out that link for some screen shots and a video.

--AP

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RIP Johnny Hardwick
August 11, 2023
Star Wars Review: Grand Inquisitor (The Retro Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Grand Inquisitor (The Retro Collection). This is not a figure I initially liked, but it kind of grew on me. The head looks sort of like a baby, with understated ridges. The cape drags and comes pre-wrinkled. But the lightsaber is good, and the body armor is sculpted nicely despite being in the same generic pose as most of the Hasbro Retro Collection figures. But the character was something of a dork too, so at least you won't be too upset you can't play with it very well and you can't take off the cape to get him in a ship, either. Read the whole review.

--AP

Review: Outer Space Men Bluestar Colossus Rex Action Figure

Figure of the DayOuter Space Men Bluestar Colossus Rex Action FigureSomething 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!

Big Blue! The Outer Space Men Bluestar Colossus Rex Action Figure is one of the biggest figures in his line, which means he glows well. There's a lot of glowing blue plastic in this one and he was on sale recently, which makes him extra enticing. Do read on, and come back Monday for more fun!

--AP

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But wait, there are also new Ultimates from Super7!

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Nintendo Switch This Week

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Play the Drums
August 14, 2023
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Retro Upgrades, and Star Wars Back Catalogs. 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

Review: Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 U.S. Agent Action Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Marvel Legends 375 U.S. Agent Action FigureSomething 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!

A black repaint! This Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 U.S. Agent Action Figure has a shield and... apparently I'm almost out of these guys to review. It's a good one, with nice paint and a decent sculpt. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Classic Review: Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Cosmic Creators Mel Birnkrant Edition Blue Angel Commander Comet Action Figure from 2013

Figure of the DayFour Horsemen Outer Space Men Cosmic Creators Mel Birnkrant Edition Blue Angel Commander Comet Action FigureA classic! I've written over 5,000 action figure reviews since 2006, so I'm going to toot my own horn with classic Figure of the Day.

Posted 10 years ago today! The Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Cosmic Creators Mel Birnkrant Edition Blue Angel Commander Comet Action Figure has one of my all-time favorite pictures in it - that two-toned purple and blue helmet is really something. Read on, it's a good one - and come back tomorrow for an all-new review!

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Support 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter via Patreon

16bit.comWe'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 1:00 AM my time on Monday!


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MiSTer N64, Simpsons Cores Looking Good
August 15, 2023
Review: Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager G2 Universe Cloudcover Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager G2 Universe Cloudcover FigureSomething 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!

Allegedly hitting stores now but I haven't seen any in a couple weeks! The Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager G2 Universe Cloudcover Figure is from the last wave of Walmart exclusives, not to be confused with the new wave of G2 Walmart exclusives hitting now. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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And Ahsoka Starts Next Week
August 16, 2023
Star Wars Review: R7 Unit (Blue, 2023 Pride Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R7 Unit (Blue, 2023 Pride Collection). It's blue! And it's different from the other blue and white R7 units that have been in circulation since around 2008 - they don't come much more blue than this. Read the whole review.

--AP

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Save a Trip to the Store
August 17, 2023
Review: Hasbro G.I. Joe Retro Collection Duke Vs. Cobra Commander Action Figures

Figure of the DayHasbro G.I. Joe Retro Collection Duke Vs. Cobra Commander Action FiguresSomething 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!

New old (recent) O-Ring figures! Hasbro G.I. Joe Retro Collection Duke Vs. Cobra Commander Action Figures feel like how you remember the old figures, but are better (and with softer details.) You get cartoon-like deco on toy-like sculpts with tons of extra gear and flexible hands with less breakable thumbs. But it's also $21/figure in a 2-pack, which isn't exactly cheap. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Ad: Hasbro Transformers Authentics at Entertainment Earth

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It Glows Brightly
August 18, 2023
Star Wars Review: Rebel Commando (Endor, The Black Series)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Rebel Commando (Endor, The Black Series). You get the "Nik Sant" head and a cleanshaven head, and two blasters. The good thing is that the figure is well-made, sturdy, and with great articulation. Unfortunately it's about as robust as the $20 Hoth Trooper, except this time, it's $34. If you can get it on sale, get two - but at full price, one may be a little pricey. Read the whole review.

--AP

Review: Outer Space Men Bluestar Maximilian Gravity Action Figure

Figure of the DayOuter Space Men Bluestar Maximilian Gravity Action FigureSomething 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!

Blue! The Outer Space Men Bluestar Maximilian Gravity Action Figure is pretty cheap in the context of recent Glyos and The Outer Space Men figures at fifteen bucks. You get a flip-up helmet, alternate arms, and a few nice accessories. Sure, a flagpole is a little weird without a flag, but such is life. You're here for the blue glow plastic, and once charged in the sun it glows for hours. It's pretty dim at the end, but it can go all night. You should snag one of these guys, if not this specific one, just to see it in action. Do read on, and come back Monday for more fun!

--AP

Nintendo Switch This Week

Nintendo SwitchArcade Archives Mad Shark This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Arcade Archives Mad Shark, Forklift 2024 Ð The Simulation, Quake II, and over a dozen more.

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Shrunken Heads for All Occasions
August 21, 2023
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Retro Star Wars Nods and Old Comic Packs. 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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Review: Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 Cyclops Action Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Marvel Legends 375 Cyclops Action FigureSomething 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!

A one-eyed monster! This Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 Cyclops Action Figure has no gear, but at least he looks awesome. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Classic Review: LEGO Minifigures Series 10 Librarian from 2013

Figure of the DayLEGO Minifigures Series 10 LibrarianA classic! I've written over 5,000 action figure reviews since 2006, so I'm going to toot my own horn with classic Figure of the Day.

Posted 10 years ago today! The LEGO Minifigures Series 10 Librarian was a blind bag release from ten years ago. And they keep making new ones! Read on, it's a good one - and come back tomorrow for an all-new review!

--AP

Support 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter via Patreon

16bit.comWe'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 1:00 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 - 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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How Is Toy Fair In a Month
August 22, 2023
Review: Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Axlegrease Action Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Axlegrease Action FigureSomething 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!

A new junkion! The Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Axlegrease Action Figure uses the same basic body type for Scraphook and Tow-Line, but now it's in purple with a distinctive head and chest. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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The Fun Is Back? Again?
August 23, 2023
Star Wars Review: Sun'il Ei'de (Drums, The Vintage Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Sun'il Ei'de (Drums, The Vintage Collection). I was unaware there were still new Cantina alien names being cranked out since Disney got Star Wars, but it's still the drummer and he's still a pretty good figure with decent accessories. But also, he's the same Cantina band guy. His drum sticks are pretty long, so you can pretend they're microphones and he's hosting The Space Price Is Right. Read the whole review.

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New Atari Console Plays Old Cartridges

AtariHunter GirlsVia Atari: ATARI 2600+. This HDMI system emulates the 2600 and 7800, uses old controllers and cartridges, and is $129.99.

Atari says: "Enjoy your favorite Atari 2600 and 7800 games on one system! Not only does the Atari 2600+ pull double cartridge duty, it also features HDMI and widescreen mode for easy connectivity to modern TVs."

The 4-switch faux-woodgrain model is due around November 2023 and has a 10-in-1 cartridge, but you can use that shoebox of games you have too. If it plays well without any nasty lag, this seems exactly like the kind of product your Generation X-er game fan wants at a price that's not awful. They could, however, afford to put more games on it - after all, the entire 2600 library is something under a couple of megabytes.

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I Want Your Mechanism
August 24, 2023
Review: Kenner Batman: The Animated Series Killer Croc

Figure of the DayKenner Batman: The Animated Series Killer CrocSomething 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!

A classic that still looks great! Kenner Batman: The Animated Series Killer Croc was super hard to get in the 1990s, and this Mike Mignola-ish creature isn't exactly expensive these days. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

--AP

Ad: Devo In Stock at Entertainment Earth

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A third figure, Devo New Traditionalists Gerald Casale 3 3/4-Inch ReAction Figure, is also up for pre-order with no pictures yet.

Tellin' You All the Zomby Troof
August 25, 2023
Star Wars Review: Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (The Retro Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (The Retro Collection). The last of the retro reviews of the original 12! He's got a white beard, softer details, and what seems to be a pretty vibrant blue lightsaber this time. Read the whole review.

--AP

Review: Rawshark Studios Warp Bike Firespray

Figure of the DayRawshark Studios Warp Bike FirespraySomething 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!

A bike! The Rawshark Studios Warp Bike Firespray hasn't been sold in years, and there haven't been any new colorways either. Did you miss it? It's pretty awesome. Do read on, and come back Monday for more fun!

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50th Anniversary Frank Zappa Over-Nite Sensation CDs & Records

MusicRaising my Lonely Dental FlossVia Frank Zappa: Over-Nite Sensation (50th Anniversary) 4CD + Blu-ray Audio Super Deluxe Edition. There are CDs and vinyl. Original copies of the record are semi-plentiful (I picked up a couple at thrift stores over the years), but the 4CD+Blu-Ray set is loaded with alternate takes, live tracks, demos, the whole bit. And depending on how old you are, this is most likely something for your dad (or maybe grampa) unless you were a Weird Kid too.

Do you need multiple versions of Fifty-Fifty? Probably not. Do I? Yeah, probably. It's due in November. The Hot Rats collection was pretty extensive too.

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Nintendo Switch This Week

Nintendo SwitchArcade Archives DARK ADVENTURE This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Arcade Archives DARK ADVENTURE, Samba de Amigo: Party Central, Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator, and over a dozen more.

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RIP Bob Barker, Arleen Sorkin
August 28, 2023
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter

Q&A by Adam PawlusGalactic Hunter Star Wars NewsGalactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Pipe Dreams and Crowdfunding Artifacts. 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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Review: Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 Bullseye Action Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Marvel Legends 375 Bullseye Action FigureSomething 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!

Armed and dangerous! This Hasbro Marvel Legends 375 Bullseye Action Figure reuses Elektra's weapon and you don't get cards or daggers - but it's a nice figure with an expressive face. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Classic Review: Kenner Batman: The Animated Series Harley Quinn

Figure of the DayMattel Batman Classic TV Series Batman & Robin Action Figure SetA classic! I've written over 5,000 action figure reviews since 2006, so I'm going to toot my own horn with classic Figure of the Day.

A classic from 1997! The Kenner Batman Classic TV Series Batman & Robin Action Figure Set wasn't posted 10 years ago today, but given the bad news about the death of her original voice actress Arleen Sorkin, I wanted to look at the figure again. Read on, it's a good one - and come back tomorrow for an all-new review!

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Saturn 3D USB Adapter? Nice.
August 29, 2023
Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Evolution Deluxe Buzzworthy Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line Action Figure

Figure of the DayHasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Evolution Deluxe Buzzworthy Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line Action FigureSomething 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!

In stores now! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Legacy Evolution Deluxe Buzzworthy Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line Action Figure just hit in August, so you may actually have some at Targets near you - he's an exclusive there. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Analogue Pocket Glow in the Dark Edition

Game BoyRaising my Lonely Dental FlossVia Analogue: Analogue Editions: Glow in The Dark. Apparently it's in stock and ready to ship when orders go live for $249.99 on September 1 at 8:00 AM Pacific. I'm super happy with (and still regularly playing) my black one, and I don't want to fight the online crowds, so I'll probably wind up not getting one - but if it's in stock and easy to order, who knows?

The hi-def Game Boy clone is a marvel in that it plays all Game Boy console games, plus other consoles with adapter, plus even more if you side-load various cores in it. I played a lot of Atari VCS games on this thing, and homebrew demos galore, plus other odds and ends. I'd recommend one in any color you can get if you play 2D video games from the 1970s-1990s... but if it really glows for 8 hours on a charge? Maybe spring the money for this one.

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August 30, 2023
Star Wars Review: R8 Unit (Purple, 2023 Pride Collection)

Star WarsVia the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R8 Unit (Purple, 2023 Pride Collection). It's purple! I think it's also the first R8 droid sold as a whole unit without scouring bins, plus this boxed set has been on sale for a few bucks off - you may as well pick one up because where else are you getting colorful robots these days? (Transformers is the answer.) Read the whole review.

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August 31, 2023
Review: Super7 Planet of the Apes Zira ReAction Figure

Figure of the DaySuper7 Planet of the Apes Zira ReAction FigureSomething 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!

An excellent figure! Super7 Planet of the Apes Zira ReAction Figure is great for fans of old figures who want something that isn't 40 years old - she's from 2018, but fits nicely with your figures from the 1970s and 1980s. Also she has no accessories, but nobody's perfect. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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