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Posted 10 years ago! The Onell Design Glyos Super Crayboth Mordireus Action Figure came out in an amazing bright pink color - and obviously, long sold out. There haven't been a lot of Super Crayboth figures in years, but you might find the regular ones come and go from Onell Design's store. (There are none today.) Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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It's also worth noting Keshi Corner is scanning some really cool Dragon Quest III figures like the Shell Slime, and you should check those out too.

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The other Star Raider exclusives may be in stock for next-day shipping as well, and Transformers Legacy Voyager Class Raider Ferak is $24.46 - I paid $35 back in September. That'll learn me..

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Also grab these Black Friday deals while they last - ending soon! Get them for $19.99 while you can. Also check out the 2024 Black Friday Sale at Entertainment Earth!

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First showing up in September (and selling out), Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Star Raider Road Pig is finally getting a second shipment in Walmarts near me. He's an exclusive, so you'll need to hit the shops or order online. Read on!

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This week:
Sub-Space Exploration (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you throw a jar and get a mushroom.

Step It Up (Super Mario Bros) - in which you jump up some stairs.

No Bones About It (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you kill a stalfos.

Elevator Blitz (Metroid) - in which you zoom through a corridor and blast some statues.

World 1 Wizard (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you can actually play some of the game for a couple of minutes.

I had a real easy time with these due the lack of balloons or bikes! World 1 Wizard, I need to try again, but it's all still pretty fun despite adding no new content after a few months.

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New! I haven't even seen the Mattel Hot Wheels Racer Verse Gizmo in stores - I got mine in a case from Entertainment Earth as I play catch-up with some of these guys. It's a sturdy toy that's a little stylized, with printed eyes and a surprisingly good amount of detail on the car. I'd strongly recommend picking it up if you're a Gremlins fan, and who isn't? Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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There are 3 sellers as I write this for $21.55, $21.56, and $21.57. Is there a difference? I honestly don't know. But it's a neat idea.

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New this year! The Super7 Devo Freedom of Choice Bob Mothersbaugh ReAction Figure is pretty new and really nice with some amazing deco and a wonderfully painted "Spud" guitar you'll want to see.. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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But if you want something right now, Hasbro's G.I. Joe o-ring style Ghostbusters Plasma Pack O-Ring 40th Anniversary 3 3-4-Inch Action Figures is finally in stock - four figures for $44.99 with free US shipping. Don't miss it!

Also check out the Transformers Generations 40th Anniversary Comic Edition Autobot Flame & Emirate Xaaron Action Figures, and this year's greatest secret (and fun) team - the Transformers Legacy United 6-Figure Dinoking Combiner Set.

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But most exciting, Star Wars: The Retro Collection Pipeline Reveals More from 1978 Time Warp. 6 new - OK 5 new, and 1 old - figures are coming for Kenner fans. Walrus Man was done in 1979, but the other 5 were never touched until the 1990s POTF2 era - Yavin Luke, Stormtrooper Han, Dr. Evazan, Rebel Fleet Trooper, and Sandtrooper. And yes, this is the most exciting announcement in a weekend with many exciting announcements.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Funko Planet of the Apes Pop! Movies Dr. Zaius Vinyl Figure came out 11 years ago and turned out really well. It's a lot more stylized and looks like a piece of 1960s commercial art, compared to the more realistic Beneath the Planet of the Apes Dr. Zaius Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure #1863 that came out recently. I prefer the old one, and maybe you will too. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Superion's first few chunks were shown, but also Animated Universe Fugitive Waspinator (so Wasp), Solus Prime of the Thirteen, and also Prima Prime. G2 fans may enjoy Blue G2 Grimlock with an Earl Norem storybook Wheelie, making this whole wave really exciting for a number of different reasons. It's worth noting there's a G2 symbol and the word "AUTOBOT" on Grimlock's tail.

Target stores will be getting an exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog x Transformers set as well, and all of this stuff goes up for order at 1:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday (tomorrow).

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Hard-ish to find, because no stores seem to be stocking Leaders! Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Leader G1 Universe Soundwave, Rumble, Ravage, and Buzzsaw Action Figure is a mix of new and old stuff. Soundwave is pretty much the same as the Netflix edition. Buzzsaw is exclusive to this set. Rumble has deco closer to the toy release, and Ravage has some of his gray parts turned black. You might want to sell your old Soundwave, and keep all the tapes, when you get this set. Read on!

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This week:
Updraft (Kirby's Adventure) - get your head back in the clouds.

Cool It (Excitebike) - run through the jungle race track.

Balloon Bopper (Balloon Fight) - take a guess.

Desert Dash (Super Mario Bros. 2) - fly through 2-1, you fools.

Perilous Plants (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you run through a pipe nightmare.

I had a real easy time with these due the lack of balloons or bikes! World 1 Wizard, I need to try again, but it's all still pretty fun despite adding no new content after a few months.

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New! I haven't yet seen the Mattel Hot Wheels Racer Verse Marty McFly in stores - there's a chase, too! Like Gizmo last week, I found mine in a case from Entertainment Earth because I have zero patience to wait for stores lately. (And I wanted most of the case.) Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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New this year! The Super7 Sesame Street Oscar the Grouch ReAction Figure isn't much of a figure, but it's a neat toy. There's a lever that raises him from or lowers him down into the can, with a jointed lid and a tiny figure of Slimey that can fit in the lip around the top. It's an impressive piece, and the kind of thing you'll want to set up around any playsets you may have. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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If that weren't enough, Spider-Man Retro Marvel Legends 6-Inch Action Figures 2025 Wave 1 are coming with Spider-Boy, Kaine, Chameleon, Electro, and many more. Well, two more. Order yours now!

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Posted 10 years ago! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Eldor brought a legendary "lost" figure back to life - and he's since had a release from Super7 and should be getting one in Origins some day soon, too. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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For example, Ferak is $10.08, down from about $35 which is what I paid in September. Oh well. Those that wait get a deal, so go grab one and be sure to look at other recent releases, as I'm seeing a lot of other markdowns too

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Good luck finding her, she's newish! Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Cyberverse Universe Slipstream Action Figure is a very good figure based on the Windblade from earlier this year. She may not be a Voyager-class, but she's still a solid figure and I love the colors. Read on!

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This week:
Veggie Plucking (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you go pluck yourself.

Coin Collector (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you pick up some loose change.

New Heights (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you help Kirby get high.

Power Grab: Missile (Metroid) - in which you break through a barrier to get a Varia.

Destroyer of Dreams (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which Mario builds a better Mouser trap.

This was a relative cakewalk, and a lot of fun.

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Newish! I found the Mattel Matchbox Indiana Jones Ducati Scrambler in a Dollar Tree, and they had several of it. (I haven't seen any since I got mine, though.) The Tuk Tuk is out too... and is the better of the two. This bike is fine, but you should probably leave it in the packaging if you find one. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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It's not hard to do - but the quality is, so far, a little rough and this is only my first print. You have to unscrew some elements from shipping, screw in a couple of others, run a few calibration tests, and in like 20 minutes you'll have a Samus Aran about the size of a board game token.

Some things I wish I knew before I started: 1. Put it on a super-heavy piece of furniture or something bolted to the ground. If you put it on a TV tray, the tray will wobble. 2. The filament feeder may need some help to get going - and it will go through the literal motions and not spit out any material if it's not fed just perfectly (or heated up more, I'm not sure which.)

I have other material on order and am tempted to move little articles to 16bit.com from social media so they don't necessarily disappear. It's fun but kind of impractical in the sense that I don't know that many of the items I'm seeing and want to print are specifically catered for the strength of this particular medium. (Or I'm missing them.) It's way better than what cost a ton of money just a few years ago, and I still need to try stuff at a higher resolution if such a thing is even possible. It's certainly magical and I'm all ears if people have fun tips or tricks or recommendations for cool stuff to try.

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New! The Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Tri-Klops Action Figure just came out, and looks great. He does have the rotating eye! He does not have a sword - but there's a Rock Softener accessory, which looks like some other accessories from earlier in the line. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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But if you want something right now, Hasbro's G.I. Joe o-ring style Ghostbusters Plasma Pack O-Ring 40th Anniversary 3 3-4-Inch Action Figures is finally in stock - four figures for $44.99 with free US shipping. Don't miss it!

The Sincromillian and Sentinel Drone 2-Pack seems like the big winner - $33 for two chunky dudes.

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A lot of deep discounters vanished in the last few years, which is surprising given the glut of product to be liquidated. Tuesday Morning and 99 Cents Only are both long gone, with Five Below and Dollar Tree growing. I hear Ollie's is also opening new stores, but not in my area yet.

It would be nice if this wasn't inevitable - I'm kind of surprised it had a glimpse of a chance given how many stores closed in the last quarter - but there it is. If one's open near you, stop in and enjoy what may be your last visit. Last time I went to one, they had some surprising Hasbro Walmart exclusives.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Onell Design Glyos Crayboth Disruptor MK II Action Figure came out just over 10 years ago, and the molds are still in production. New colorways just came out last week, and some may still be available for about $6.00. The old one was good, but is sold out - so get the new ones. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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The web site also posted a letter about the store closure and the sales to follow.

In the wake of the 2018 collapse of Toys R Us, Party City made some noise about "Toy City" being a thing - a great name, and a great idea, but it didn't really go anywhere. The company was famous for a fantastic all-year Halloween section in the back of most if not all locations, and it would seem Spirit Halloween's seasonal stores have taken a lot of that business. You might want to drop in your local store before the massive clearances begin, and pour one out for another specialty retailer felled by another buyout. My friend Steve worked there in high school while I was doing the toy journo online thing, and it seemed like a good place to earn a few bucks.

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Cheap thrill! Blokees Transformers Galaxy Version 01 Roll Out Bluestreak Action Figure is $4.96 at Walmart. Check the store locator for in-store pickup if you want to try one of these blind boxed 4-inch figures out - it's worth the asking price. Read on!

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This week:
? Block Party (Super Mario Bros) - in which you pick up some change.

Octorok Onslaught (The Legend of Zelda) - In which you swat four land-roving creatures.

Curtain Call: Wendy (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you contemplate the end of the Plasmatics.

Peak Performance (Ice Climber) - in which you get to the top.

Mario Master (Super Mario Bros.) - in which you speed through a game in 5 minutes that you used to play for months.

How are you faring against the ghosts of Christmas past? This was an easy trophy run, but it might be because the best players haven't logged in yet.

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New! Good luck finding the Mattel Hot Wheels Track Fleet Transformers Optimus Prime in stores. A $1 version without the trailer is coming in 2025, but I think you'll want the full packagge. It's pretty good. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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New this year! The Mattel Turtles of Grayskull Masters of the Universe x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Raphael Action Figure was popular and now he's expensive - hopefully Mattel makes more. The sarcastic green teen puts on a Ram-Man costume, and looks pretty great - the colors are sharp and the accessories are abundant for the price. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Posted 10 years ago! The Hasbro Battle Beasts Sir Sire Horse is from 1987, an era where toys tended to get smaller, cheaper, and had more vehicles and accessories than they do today. Were they more fun? Well, I think so - this one had a fire/wood/water riff on paper/rock/scissors thanks to a sticker in his chest, and a big axe. His arms could swivel, and he could stand - but it was a pretty fun figure. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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She might still be in stock at a store near you! Hasbro Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Cyberverse Universe Chromia Action Figure is decent, colorful, and pretty sturdy. Chromia has been getting a lot of love in the past decade, but there's probably still room for a Sunbow-specific release as a space truck too. I got this one because of the extremely bright coloring. Read on!

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This week:
Taking Flight (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you get over the hump.

Half-Pipe (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you jump twice quickly.

Water Divination (Kid Icarus) - in which you go for drinks.

Cliff Jumping (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you must avoid the bubbles of death.

Kraid Raid (Metroid) - in which you blast the mini-boss.

I had an easy time with this one, which I assume most of us who had these games as kids might say.

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