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February 2, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: Sabine Wren (The Vintage Collection)
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  Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Sabine Wren (The Vintage Collection). This figure has a bunch of accessories, but at a $11 premium over a standard figure. While she did not get widespread distribution, some of the stores that got her still have her around and some have reported clearance prices - so keep hunting and keep scanning if you haven't picked one up yet. She's great for a $17 or under figure, but at $28 you may be asking if the additional deco, the Lothcat, or the other gear are worth the extra credits. Read the whole review.
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Masters of the Universe Rokkon Rolling Out February 16
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  Via Mattel Creations: MOTU Origins - Rokkon launches February 16 for $. There's no number, just a $. I guess that'll do at 9:00 AM Pacific.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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  This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Arcade Archives RAINBOW ISLANDS, COSMIC FANTASY COLLECTION, Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, and over a dozen more.
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RIP Carl Weathers, Wayne Kramer
February 5, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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 Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Gets New Toys (But Not Many Questions). 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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Classic Review: LEGO The LEGO Movie 2 70841 Benny's Space Squad Set
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  A 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 five years ago today! The LEGO The LEGO Movie 2 70841 Benny's Space Squad Set was ten bucks for four figures and a couple of mini vehicle builds - what now qualifies as "the good old days." New Space sets are in stores now, inspired by (but not direct copies of) these classic LEGO astronauts - so I assume you'll still want this one. Read on!
Come back tomorrow for an all-new review!
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RIP Jose Delbo
February 7, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: Sabine Wren (The Retro Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Sabine Wren (The Retro Collection). We looked at the $28 Vintage figure last week, and this $12 Retro figure isn't as fancy - but it's a satisfying release with lots of accessories. Read the whole review.
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Three Hours of Dr. Johnny Fever from WKRP
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  Via Aw Phooey!: Sheena's Jungle Room Guest DJ: Dr. Johnny Fever. You get three hours of actual WKRP In Cincinnati clips used as connective tissue for a treasure trove of the kind of stuff you/your parents/maybe your grandparents listened to on the radio I was tickled to hear Captain Beefheart make an appearance. They put it as such:
"What if you took EVERY DJ break Howard Hesseman ever made, as Dr. Johnny Fever (WKRP in Cincinnati), and just ...followed his lead?
Would it be possible to construct a three hour radio show, with Fever as host?"
WKRP In Cincinnati was a popular TV sitcom set at a radio station, and the show featured actual licensed music during its original run. I'm listening to this now and am almost done with it, I assume anyone old enough to remember the show will be delighted by it and to anybody else, it's like some weird lost archival air check tape. In a world of clever fan edits, I'm amazed I hadn't seen something like this before. Sure, the newest song on here is over 40 years old, but that's what makes it a pretty solid time capsule.
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It's Nice to Sit
February 8, 2024 |
Review: NECA Toony Terrors Svengoolie 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? Probably not!
New, but oddly, possibly at Ross for close to full retail! This NECA Toony Terrors Svengoolie Action Figure is something you either know you need or will never, ever understand. He's a horror host, and if you watch the show? You want this. If you haven't? There's no hope for you, watch the show. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Majyuo: King of Demons Coming to Super NES
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  Via Retro-Bit: JOURNEY INTO THE DEMON WORLD TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY. They call the game Majyuo: King of Demons, but in your ROM set it's probably "Majuu Ou," and it has a little bit of text in an arcade-style game (at least for the few levels I've played) where you start off as some guy and gradually monster-ify as you go. It is a famously rare title, and you probably don't have it. This is its first English release.
Stretch goals include a massive sword and Space Bridge-themed display stands. Funding ends March 14, so you have plenty of time to decide if this slightly larger version of the 2001 toys (that is cheaper than the last reissue) is for you. In terms of pricing, it offers much more bang for the buck than previous items at a price that's not terribly hard to swallow. Expect it to be released in Fall 2025.
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RIP Mojo Nixon
February 9, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: Y5-X2
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Y5-X2. This has an R5 dome, and a Rebel symbol, and red eyes. I like it. 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 SILK WORM, Tomb Raider IŠIII Remastered, INVECTOR: RHYTHM GALAXY, and over a dozen more.
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Return It on Friday
February 12, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Gets a New Hasbro Ship and Other Super Articulated 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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Classic Review: Lanard Primal Clash Mammoth with Shrapnel Action Figure
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 A 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 five years ago today! The Lanard Primal Clash Mammoth with Shrapnel Action Figure has been living on my printer since I got it, which is arguably not a good place for it. But it's a cool toy, and looks awesome, and apparently I have to keep it nearby. Read on!
Come back tomorrow for an all-new review!
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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 1:00 AM my time on Monday!
Become a Patron!
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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This Is Fine
February 15, 2024 |
Review: Mattel Jurassic World Legacy Collection Dr. Sarah Harding & Stegosaurus 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!
Old! This Mattel Jurassic World Legacy Collection Dr. Sarah Harding & Stegosaurus Action Figures was on ultra-clearance a couple of months ago, and $12 was too low to skip two dinosaurs and Julianne Moore. The big stego was a redeco of a wave 1 mold from when Mattel first got the license - but it's nicely painted. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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That Was Indeed an X-Men Trailer
February 16, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: Tusken Raider (Dark Robes and Stripes, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Tusken Raider (Dark Robes and Stripes, The Vintage Collection). Sometimes new deco is all you need to refresh a character, and I love having new guys to build out this group. Read the whole review.
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Masters of the Universe Rokkon Rolling Out Today Next Week?
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 Via Mattel Creations: MOTU Origins Rokkon Figure launches today at 9:00 AM Pacific, or previously that's what we heard, but now the countdown timer says February 21. Either way, it's probably wise to check and find out.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, qomp2, GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle, and over a dozen more.
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Glyos Turns 100 (Waves) Thursday
February 19, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: Star Wars Vehicles and Retro Could Be Marvelous. 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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Classic Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Armada Starscream
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 A 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 ten years ago today! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Armada Starscream got a new, bigger update last year - so we're still doing updates of updates, but this was a clever one. The Mini-Con was dropped, but you got two swords and a comic for $15. It wasn't bad. Read on!
Come back tomorrow for an all-new review!
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New Onell Design Glyos Drop Thursday
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  Via the Glyos News Dump: New Glyos Drop: Interdimensional Intruders Thursday at 9:30 PM Eastern.
It was Monday - it got delayed to Thursday. Set a calendar reminder.
Matt Doughty is starting to drop hints with some newness expected, specifying no The Outer Space Men crossovers, but teasing some things related to some designs from that era. Color me excited!
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Is It Spring Yet?
February 20, 2024 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Bombshell 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? Probably not!
Complete the set! The Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Bombshell Action Figure came out last year, and I mostly like it except for some bits that might scrape off some silver paint during transformation. It's fun otherwise, though. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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New Glyos Tonight, Really
February 23, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: R4-Series Astromech Droid Black with Silver
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: R4-Series Astromech Droid Black with Silver. This was a later droid bin part from the Disney theme parks - and it looks a lot like a Hasbro dome, but doesn't have a perfectly matching body. It's also not too expensive on eBay if you can find it. Read the whole review.
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New Onell Design Glyos Drop Delayed, Now Tonight
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 Via the Glyos News Dump: New Glyos Drop: Interdimensional Intruders FRIDAY at 9:30 PM Eastern.
That's tonight! It was last night, but delayed. I saw some figures were launched and yanked - Glyan Glyorian, SE Qualigru, and Glyan Metallore Commando were allegedly briefly posted to the store and yanked. They were magenta, and purple, with some cyan mixed in. Presumably more in those colors will go live in a few hours.
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Nintendo Switch This Week
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 This week's batch of titles on the eShop: Arcade Archives MASTER OF WEAPON, EGGCONSOLE HYDLIDE3 PC-8801mkIISR, STAR WARS: Dark Forces Remaster, and over a dozen more.
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RIP Kenneth Mitchell
February 26, 2024 |
Star Wars Q&A at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted a Q&A: The Bad Batch and Star Wars Pilot Season. 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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Classic Review: Zica Toys Six Million Dollar Man Colonel Steve Austin (Red)
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 A 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 five years ago today! The Zica Toys Six Million Dollar Man Colonel Steve Austin (Red) was amazing - and sadly, Zica didn't do a heck of a lot more Kenner-style figures. Read on!
Come back tomorrow for an all-new review!
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Glyos - New Onell Design Wave 100 Drop
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 Via the Glyos News Dump: Glyos Onell Design February 23 2024 Drop Menu . Green, white, blue, and purple are on deck - and do not match what I saw the other night, so hey, cool. Check out the Intruder Extra Set for some amazing new heads and other parts - there's a lot to like here.
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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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Digging Through Older Stuff
February 27, 2024 |
Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Core Energon Universe Megatron 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? Probably not!
New! The Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Core Energon Universe Megatron Action Figure is in stores now and a nice little figure - but kind of a lumpy space jet. It is not as impressive as the Leader-class toy from 20 years ago, but it's still neat. He's got the tank cannon arm blaster and the green cannons on his shoulders are now removable and can be used as hand blasters. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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Queen Sorceress of Capitalism
February 28, 2024 |
Star Wars Review: Sabine Wren (Epic Hero Series)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Sabine Wren (Epic Hero Series). This is the one that you might actually find in a store near you, and she has a decent array of gear - but no blasters. She is a deluxe release, so they're charging more for her (backpack, shield) but it's still a pretty nice figure and feels like a durable toy. Read the whole review.
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Ad: New Transformers from Hasbro at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Pre-order the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack! This includes Jazz, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, Wheeljack, and Hound - the latter of which debuts in this mold in this set, with the others all having cartoon-inspired deco. Get free USA shipping on it with the code WINTER79!
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RIP Richard Lewis
February 29, 2024 |
Review: Super7 Sesame Street Yip Yip Martians
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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!
Gone! This Super7 Sesame Street Yip Yip Martians ReAction Figures set came out at the end of the year, sold out, and is now on the pricey side on the secondary market. That was fast - so if you see them in a comic shop or record store, just buy them. They're good. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
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