Sold out! Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot and Jolt is a repaint of a good toy, but with tons of accessories - and I lucked into it on sale. Is it worth $20 extra to get a couple of blasters, a Mini-Con, and blast effects? Read on!

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I see it's $4.99 on Steam and $19.99 on Switch. According to the podcast, the PC version has more patches and seeds, so you might want to try that one. I own the Switch version.

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This week:
Hammer Bro KO (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you hammer a brother.

Sub-Space Exploration (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you do mushrooms at night.

Heating Up (Excitebike) - in which you overheat.

Jumping Jacks (Donkey Kong) - in which you don't fall too far.

Monochrome Hero (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you run through the jungle - or that one level of an NES game that looks like a Game Boy game.

It took me a while to get the gold trophy last week, but this was a pretty easy week. Two of the challenges - Sub-Space Exploration and Heating Up - are on both trophies.

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Spin to win! The Playing Mantis Johnny Lightning The Challengers Custom Turbine (Aqua) does not actually have a spinning turbine, but the wheels roll well and I love that bubble dome. Also, this is a 1995 reissue of a car toy from the 1970s, which is worth under $5 today. So you can afford it! Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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New! The Super7 SilverHawks Quicksilver ReAction Figure shiny and looks a lot like the old Kenner Quicksilver, but with better eyes and no wings! I think you'll like it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Given a lot of other brands have closed their physical stores yet remained open for e-commerce, this is a surprise. The comic shop and web store has always had a close relationship with (and was owned by Dark Horse founder) Mike Richardson. With Diamond comic distributors being sold, it's certainly a very tenuous time for numerous aspects in pop culture. And that's not even bringing up the tariff issue, which could be a comet-level disruption across this and other industries.

Hopefully you can visit TFAW's remaining physical stores, or grab something from their web site while you can.

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Also, buy yourself a nice Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Set of 6. It's got Yak Face. Don't say I've never done anything nice for you.

Arguably most exciting of all, Limited Run Games is doing a physical version of Gradius Origins. Yet another arcade collection doesn't sound super exciting, but this one has Salamander III on it and that's a new game.

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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update! We now have one for next week.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Playmobil Magician with Genie Lamp Figure is a nicely painted figure with a lot of cool accessories, including a glow-in-the-dark figural puff of smoke that has made appearances in multiple sets. The main guy has great facial hair and earrings, as well as a swell sword. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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New! Hasbro Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Devastation Optimus Prime Action Figure is a new mold and should be widely available in stores right now... and it's pretty good. It's not as fancy as other Optimus Prime toys, but for $25 it's decent. I wish it had a blaster, but it's a perfect figure for anyone new to the line or for someone who wants a decent toy to fidget with on their desks. Read on!

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This week:
Run for Your Money (Super Mario Bros) - in which you grab a few bucks.

Octorok Onslaught (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you go out for octopus.

Meta-Knights Strike (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you slaughter them all.

Cliff Jumping (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you run through the bubbles.

Curtain Call: Roy (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you defeat a boss, in dreams.

I broke my personal records when doing these one-by-one, but stumbled getting the trophies. How odd. Well, you've seen the news this week, we're all a little twitchy.

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But what does it mean now? The Mattel Hot Wheels Hippie Mobiles '68 Mustang was a weird piece of nested nostalgia when it came out, coming after the boomer high of remembering Woodstock came to an end. And today? Well... you've seen the news. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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P;d! The Super7 Universal Monsters Frankenstein ReAction Figure looks old, and I guess is now old itself. It's a nice figure, with good joints, and it looks like a less-scrawny version of the kind of figures we got 45 years ago. I like it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Also, buy yourself a nice Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Set of 6. It's got Yak Face. Don't say I've never done anything nice for you.

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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update! We now have one for next week.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Air Raid was a nice update of a toy from the 1980s, and it's being updated yet again in 2025. Mine isn't here yet, but I remember really loving this one. (He's been a Superion limb for several years now.) It was a solid item for the price. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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New! Hasbro Transformers Studio Series 86 Voyager Constructicon Scrapper Action Figure is possibly in a store near you, or shipping from an online pre-order. It's a very robust Deluxe-sized robot, but it's a Voyager. Such is life. But at least it's really, really cool and I think has most of what you would want out of a Scraper minus the big wing that comes in another set. You'll want this one. Read on!

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This week:
Power Grab: Morph Ball (Metroid) - in which you get some balls. One. Just one.

Cool It (Excitebike) - in which you just say yes to track.

Hit the Bricks (Super Mario Bros) - in which you do what it says.

1-1 of a Kind (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you run through that first level.

Whale of a Time (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you shave a few seconds off the whales.

I had an easy time with the silver but am still struggling with gold. I blame my never getting a good handle on 1-1 in Mario 3.

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A pee joke! The Mattel Hot Wheels Gotta Go gives you a toilet-themed car with faucets and toilet paper elements, which is about as fun as you're going to have with a toy car today. The lid even opens. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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New! The Super7 Micronauts Baron Karza ReAction+ Figure is not the towering giant from Mego or Palisades. Rather, it's the same size and general vibe you got from Cobra Commander in the early 1980s. He has no hand held weapon, but there is a backpack accessory. The sculpt is good, the feel is nice, and he blends in well with some of my other retro space figures. I'd say give it a look. It doesn't seem like Micronauts is going to be an extensive line, so at least you won't have to worry about devoting a ton of space to it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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I hope it's good. Honestly, I'm really just buying it for Salamander III but I'm sure the international variants of the other games might be fun to fuss with, too.

It'll also be sold as a download, but I love a cartridge. Pre-sales end May 11.

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Also, buy yourself Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures. It's got Mon Mothma.

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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update! We now have one for next week.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Funko Hikari Vinyl Ghostbusters Pink Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was a clear glitter figure, exclusive to Entertainment Earth, and painted like it was being burned. I liked these guys a bunch - the whole line was a little expensive for Funko fans, and they more or less ignored it. It's a shame, the colorways are really cool and I bet would have done well as $10-$20 standard 4-inch guys. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Also, buy yourself Star Wars The Retro Collection Return of the Jedi 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures. It's got Yak Face.

If that weren't enough, check out new Superman and other action figures.

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Old! Hasbro Transformers Legacy Evolution Voyager Animated Universe Motormaster Action Figure came out last year, and is another in an ongoing series of toys that are lower-price updates (or substitutes) of old BotCon exclusives. I sure don't miss BotCon price points - $35 for this boxy-headed fellow felt plenty fair. Read on!

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This week:
Mushzoom 3 (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you do mushrooms.

Seek & Destroy (Kid Icarus) - in which you snake, rattle, and roll.

Fireball Rush (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you fly.

Bonus or Bust (Ice Climber) - in which you jump up into the ice.

Divemaster (Super Mario Bros: Lost Levels) - in which you sink and/or swim.

I had no problem getting the silver trophy, but that gold is challenging so far.

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