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Posted 10 years ago! The Hasbro Transformers Universe Deluxe Class Decepticon Drag Strip is from 2008, back when it seemed Hasbro was never going back to "Classics" and any figure we got, even a repaint, was cause for celebration. This skinny Stunticon was based on the existing Mirage mold, and it's a pretty neat figure unto itself. Articulation was good, color was good, and it didn't look exactly like the original. We've since gotten multiple Drags Strip, including two that can actually combine - but this one ain't bad. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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The Loyal Subjects Breakfast: M.A.S.K.

The Loyal Subjects showcases M.A.S.K. at a media breakfast, and it was cool. (Of course it was.) The "remastered" toys are Kenner-sized, but with more painted detail - like eyes! - and supposed quality of life improvements. Ex-Hasbro Transformers people Ben Montano and John Warden shared that these toys should hold up to sandbox play - which certainly sounds like good news. Figures have more articulation, like ball-jointed hips and better shoulders, and that's a good thing..

The Loyal Subjects Breakfast: Rainbow Brite, Strawberry Shortcake, Carmen Sandiego, Popples, Jem, My Pet Monster, My Buddy

The Loyal Subjects showcased Rainbow Brite, Strawberry Shortcake, Carmen Sandiego, Popples, Jem, My Pet Monster, My Buddy too. They do a good business in girls toys and dolls - which is not something I am fully fluent in, but I was delighted to see so many things I could share with friends and loved ones. New Popples! Supposedly those are due in 2026. I hope they pick up some more brands, because bringing back old toys as new toys for parents to buy for their kids seems like a pretty great idea. It certainly makes me happy.

Other galleries will be added as soon as I can get them done, and will be highlighted here on the front page over the next few days.

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Back in black. Hasbro Transformers Legacy Selects Voyager Antagony Action Figure is a pretty cheap revival of an old, super-rare BotCon exclusive. And I'd argue it's probably better than the original even though it lacks firing rockets or blender butt mechanisms. The bug sculpt is nice, the alternate robot head is excellent, and odds are you missed her the first time around - so this is a nice cheap alternative. Read on!

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Console Heroes

At EE Distribution, you might have seen Console Heroes. VHS tapes and Sega Genesis cartridges (and consoles) opened up to reveal miniature figures and playsets. As a concept, it's about as 16-bit as they get. Altered Beast, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Stranger Things were some of the concepts shown. Heck, there's even Super Street Fighter II. Retail pre-orders are not yet available, but if you have a wholesale account with EE Distribution, perhaps you should give them a call.

LBO: Yo Monsta!

LBO showcased a new brand concept. Yo Monsta! at the Disburst booth. A 3 3/4-inch action figure series was shown... as well as concepts for a cartoon, a toy car to go with the figures, and a cool boombox accessory. New action figure IP is rare, especially retro, and even more especially something a kid might enjoy. This may have been one of the most exciting new concepts at the show, mostly because I haven't seen anything else quite like it. And it looks like a lot of fun!

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This week:
Door to Door (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you stop, drop, and roll over to the right.

Hammer Bro KO (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you get hammer'd.

Axe to Grind (Super Mario Bros) - in which you so long, eh Bowser.

Walloping Whispy Woods (Kirby's Adventure) - in which don't hug the tree.

Darknut Dustup (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you bid bad guys good knight.

I got some fast trophies last night, so be sure to give this one a spin.

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Not new, but cool! I got the Mattel Hot Wheels Mini Truck last year. It's covered in speakers, and of course a lot of words. It's really cool for an older car, and also so cheap you can afford to buy one if you find it. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Console Heroes

Based out of San Francisco, Super7 does not disappoint. I wanted to edit everything before I got home, so these galleries are a bit more spare on text - but let me tell you, the O-ringy ReAction+ Figures looked great. Back to the Future, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Dracula, and The Wolfman joined G.I. Joe and Micronauts. And at $20 you too can give two f***s for Bela. Fun! Fun! is a new vinyl line that seems to mix and match Funko's packaging with a dash of Fisher-Price branding, with really good sculpts and a nice character selection including the oddly ascendant Garfield. Normal ReAction Figures continue with Gremlins 2: The New Batch, and you'll even see Big Bird packaged with Snuffy. And Phil Lynott! (I assume you have or are looking for Thin Lizzy records.)

Marmals

There were a bunch of booths for new and emerging concepts. One of these was Marmals, which are basically magnetic figures made like white boards. You can draw and color on them, and wipe them off. The magnets are in the body only - the metal in the limbs, I was told, won't stick to other limbs. I am told this is much safer for kids. There were alternate shoes, hats, and other gear. It's a neat idea, and because the toy industry is tough it might be hard to get it to stick without licensing - but it was really fun to mess around with. I'd suggest looking at it, especially if you're in the biz and want to lend them your brand.

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The 'bot also known as Ironfist is based on Detritus and Hound, while Carnivac is based on a Weirdwolf toy from 2016. There are lots of new parts, but more importantly it's as close as Last Stand of the Wreckers fans got to getting an Ironfist based on the comic. So why not grab one?

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I wish it had the mechanism! The Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Ram-Man Action Figure is great and looks exactly like you might hope. But he can't spring or anything. He has a statue of Shipoopi, but no axe or alternate heads or anything. I like this figure a lot, but it's not the "toy" figure - you may want both despite their similarities. Cartoon Rammy is a bit taller. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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VenomVersus

Since everybody shot the collector Marvel stuff, I snapped a couple of shots of a very cool Hasbro VenomVersus playset for the Epic World of Action (formerly Epic Hero Series) line. There's a pizza place in it! And a big symbiote! Also if you look closely, you'll see a Spider-Gwen hiding in the background of these 4-inch shelves. It's a neat line, and if you want to buy toys - we're toy collectors, remember - this is a line worth checking out.

Hasbro Transformers Cyberworld

And on that note, Hasbro Transformers Cyberworld may also be fun for kids and people who like toys. Depending on a few factors, the basic guys are probably going to be about ten bucks with bigger toys like Grimlock and Scorponok designed as ridable vehicle/playset things. This should be fun. A Bull Megatron joins a Sky-Byte with wheels. There are some fun wacky redesigns here and tons of nods to other lines over the past few decades. If you are buying stuff for actual kids, give these a look. And then maybe buy some for you, you've been good.

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I might be late to the game, but it's been quite a week.

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Mattel Hot Wheels Racerverse

Collector sites don't seem to cover Hot Wheels Racerverse and they should - they missed Donald Duck, Goofy, R2-D2, Red Hulk, and lots of other cool stuff.

Hasbro Furby

Hasbro Furby was full of surprises with a Reese's flavored Furblet and some $3.99 Furby Minis. Cheap toys are hard to find, so seeing Hasbro try another sub-$5 item is really heartening.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Banimon Red Army T-011 Bunkerbuster Tank Vehicle is a great little vehicle, and one you can't quite get anymore. The Banimon Shop is still up with items similar to this one, but in different colors - they're still priced well, and pretty satisfying for an indie toy. Give it a look! Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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If it sells 2,000 units by April 6, it will exist.

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