Reissue inbound! Hasbro Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Deluxe Trailbreaker Action Figure was $20, sold out, got expensive, got a repaint, and now a reissue is coming. Read on!

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It needs to sell 8,000 units, and had 2,300 in short order. It was 5,094 around the time I posted this. I guess the question isn't "will it make it?" but rater, "how quickly will it make it?"

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Also, check out these new arrivals - in stock now!

This week:
Coin Collector (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which you jump for loose change.

Spa Treatment (Kid Icarus) - in which you feel "spa" is short for something.

New Heights (Kirby's Adventure) - in which your head is in the clouds.

A Secret to Everybody (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you make money behind a locked door.

Rebonack Attack (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you live out the American dream, and kill your boss.

I got all the trophies eventually - the gold tripped me up a bit.

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An old reissue, revisited! The Playing Mantis Johnny Lightning The Challengers Custom XKE (Silver) came in an eBay lot last year and it's pretty hefty. It has an opening hood too. I like it. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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New! The Mattel Jurassic World Rebirth Frenzy Pack Torvoneustes Action Figure pretty new and currently easily had - go to a couple of Targets or Walmarts, you'll probably find one today. It's pretty amazing when you put it in historical context. 40 years ago, the only dinosaur toys you were likely to find were unarticulated, unpainted (or barely painted), and probably were a tiny bit cheaper than this. There were some fancy "models" with no paint too, so it's kind of amazing to get a painted, articulated dinosaur toy for under $10 in 2025. Even if you don't go to the movies this weekend, go to the store (or our ad links) and take a look at these guys. They're really nice. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

Also notable, the Jurassic World micro adventures mini head playsets may already be on clearance at your local Target. Called it. (It's not a bad idea, it's just the same thing tanked when Hasbro did them 10 years ago for The Force Awakens.)

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Switch 2 also has Arcade Archives 2 Air Combat 22.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Hasbro Jurassic World Stegoceratops Action Figure came out in 2015 for a mere $11, and the endless IP recycling machine somehow makes this timely. There aren't nearly as many exclusive dinosaurs out for this weekend's new Jurassic World Rebirth, certainly not at Walmart, but Target has a few. And while there are hybrids, they're not quite as zany as what Hasbro was doing at the end of its line. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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New! Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Fisitron and Carnivac came out last month, bringing Ironfist to the arguable masses. He had a fan club figure, a figure in G1, and a BotCon figure, and odds are you don't have any of those. But Amazon can get you this. There's also Carnivac, who hasn't had a new toy in decades. It's a fun set. Read on!

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It was around 5,100 at the end of the first day. Now, it's a bit beyond 6,500 with about 37 days to go. It sold under 100 units on Monday, but it'll pick up in coming weeks - especially when Hasbro puts it out at Comic-Con in a few weeks.

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Since TV Guide is dead and I'm a fan of the idea of this kind of thing, I'd say you should consider watching. Be the weird middle-aged guy you were destined to be. Last weekend was Bela Lugosi in Return of the Vampire, which I am watching a little bit each night before bed. It's a serial number-filed-off sequel to Dracula from Columbia (not Univeral.)

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This week:
Key of the Keese (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you go batty.

Sub-Space Exploration (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you go there.

Hit the Bricks (Super Mario Bros.) - in which you hit bricks.

Unidentified Flying Kirby (Kirby's Adventure) - in which the government denies you exist.

Kong Crusher (Donkey Kong) - in which you make out in front of an ape.

It wasn't that hard to get the trophies, but hey, it's fun to zip through these. I honestly can't tell you the last time I bought a game that I was still playing a year later, even if it's just for a 20-30-minute challenge check-in. I got my money's worth here. (Related, also pulled Final Fantasy i & II: Dawn of Souls out again.)

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Stackable! The Mattel Hot Wheels Cone Shaker is new, and it's a traffic cone. If you have more than one, they're stackable - there's a hole in the bottom. It's a clever idea. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Old! The Super7 Universal Monsters Son of Frankenstein ReAction Figure takes Karloff's final outing as the Monster and gives him new clothes. The sculpting is similar to the previous version of the figure, but there are difference in the hair, the stitches, and even the size. I'd probably suggest buying them both if they're cheap, because they're surprisingly different in look and feel. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

Also notable, the Jurassic World micro adventures mini head playsets may already be on clearance at your local Target. Called it. (It's not a bad idea, it's just the same thing tanked when Hasbro did them 10 years ago for The Force Awakens.)

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Allegedly, all of this stuff should ship late in February of next year. So you know, April/May.

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Also, check out some new Funko items!

Switch 2 also has Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.

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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!

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Posted 10 years ago! The Takara-Tomy Transformers Adventure Roadblock came out in 2015 for about $25, which wasn't a great deal at the time. It was a recolor of Scoop, which was $12, and had one accessory taken out. I still bought it, I still have it, and I still like it - and I miss getting weird and cool recolors from other countries. It's over $50 today, but you're probably the kind of fan who wants construction vehicles in green and purple - and here's another one. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Keep in mind, fellow olds, this is a show designed to sell $10-$50 toys to kids ages 4-11. It's colorful, introduces four toys in ten minutes, and is peppered with gags. It's a very good start.

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Newish! Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Voyager Autobot Red Alert hasn't been hanging around so much - it looks a lot like a toy from 2002 without the gimmicks. There are no Mini-Cons, no pizza disc launchers, no flip-out grapple projectiles, no digital frontier. But you do get a lot of articulation, a couple of swappable hand tools, and some of the stiffest joints I've come upon for a widely-distributed toy in America. It's neat, but you might be happy with the Red Alert toys you have. Read on!

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It needs to sell 8,000 units. At the end of the first day, it had 5,100 units. A week ago, it was 6,500 units. Today, it's just under 6,900 units. It's a little slow - usually these get funded pretty quickly.

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This week:
Half-Pipe (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which these players out to get me 'cause they like my behind.

Quick Copy (Kirby's Adventure) - in which you totally suck.

Breakdown (Metroid) - in which you follow the bouncing ball.

Knuckle Sandwich (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you stop the bad orange man.

Balloon Basher (Balloon Fight) - in which you pop a few balloons.

I got both trophies the first time - I'm surprised too! "Breakdown" from Metroid was this week's overlapping challenge. I wonder how long they'll keep updating these.

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New! The Mattel Hot Wheels Decidedly Go is a Magic 8-Ball on wheels. It doesn't have the water, but it does have a clear base and a visible 8-sided die with the messages you might expect. For $1.25 it's a heck of a neat toy, and you might be able to find it in stores that sell $1.25 toy cars right now. It's worth tracking down. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Good luck to the creative team - how this would work, I don't know. I'd just make a Gremlins rip-off where toy horses attack people on a budget of jack and squat.

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Old! The Super7 Planet of the Apes Astronaut Cornelius ReAction Figure is a spectacular sculpt and a really solid figure - which is sadly long sold out. The hard plastic helmet connects nicely, the limbs move well, and the space suit looks very similar to some used in the Star Wars Cantina. So of course, you want one. But it's expensive, and Super7 can't use the molds and no longer has the license. Get one if you see it. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

Also notable, the Jurassic World micro adventures mini head playsets may already be on clearance at your local Target. Called it. (It's not a bad idea, it's just the same thing tanked when Hasbro did them 10 years ago for The Force Awakens.)

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Switch 2 also has Donkey Kong Bonanza and Pac-Man Shadow Labyrinth.

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Be sure to send in your questions for the next thrilling update!

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Posted 10 years ago! The Funko Bravest Warriors Pop! Television Catbug Vinyl Figure is cute and remains inexpensive. This was one of the first figures of the character - there aren't a ton of other ones - and it was a fun little show that I remember discovering as it streamed to my 3DS video channel. "I've got nothing else to do, may as well watch this" works. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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I threw in Sun Ra & His Arkestra - Space Is The Place Original Motion Picture Soundtrack because $31 for 3 LPs and a Blu-Ray was too cheap to not pick up (and I didn't know it existed, either.) Their TwinArt - Instant This / Instant That is also on sale, and I bought it at full price and enjoyed it. It's probably worth poking around if you also buy less-than-famous records. There's a lot of really interesting stuff out there and it's really hard to keep track of it all. If you're also the kind of person who hits up record stores, keep an eye on the sales bin and let me know what you find if it's cool, man, cool.

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Newish! Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Leader G2 Universe Grimlock and Autobot Wheelie combine a 1990s repaint with a 1980s storybook colorway into one awesome boxed set that you might actually find at a store near you. I like it a lot - it's the SS86 mold again, but that's a good mold. I just saw one at Target over lunch on Monday. Read on!

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It's now at just under 7,200, above last week but not yet hitting the goal.

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The 2600 port of Pac-Man is somewhat infamous for being one of the best-selling games of the decade. And terrible. It came out in 1980, which I guess makes this some sort of 45th anniversary item. They may as well. It's the 40th anniversary of the NES release in America this year, and as far as I can tell there are no plans to celebrate it, or Super Mario Bros., or any of it.

Also coming Wednesday is a 4-cartridge High Score Collection 7800 with Galaga, Dig-Dug, Xevious, and the aforementioned Pac-Man cartridge. It's $169.99.

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This week:
Door to Door (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which knock knock who's there Mario.

Hammer Hustle (Donkey Kong) - in which you get hammered.

Crumbling Crossing (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which a brdige is too far.

Beat the Heat (Super Mario Bros. 3) - in which it's summer in the desert.

Wizzrobe Warrior (The Legend of Zelda) - in which you prove magic is no match for cold steel.

It wasn't that hard to get the trophies, but hey, it's fun to zip through these. I honestly can't tell you the last time I bought a game that I was still playing a year later, even if it's just for a 20-30-minute challenge check-in. I got my money's worth here. (Related, also pulled Final Fantasy i & II: Dawn of Souls out again.)

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Newish! The Mattel Hot Wheels Datsun 240Z is new, and you might find it in a store's bins near you. It has cherry blossoms on it. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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Sold out! The Onell Design Glyos Relgothan Astro Kraken Conversion Set is a great example of what you can do with these figures. There are parts of multiple releases cobbled together to make something new - there's a half Astro-Nautilus in here! If you're a customizer, or someone who just wants to be angry they've got a space squid without his feet, this is an excellent figure.

Also notable, the Jurassic World micro adventures mini head playsets may already be on clearance at your local Target. Called it. (It's not a bad idea, it's just the same thing tanked when Hasbro did them 10 years ago for The Force Awakens.)

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It includes more gear than the previous version, including the playmat based on the prototype. Decorated to match that original concept, it also includes the spaceman armor, but you'll note the deco and construction are different from the "Mysteries of Grayskull" version sold as a Powercon exclusive a few years ago.

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With 421 pieces, it's due out in October.

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Switch 2 also has Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

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If you've ever heard "Poisoning Pigeons of the Park," "The Elements," or one of my favorites "Lobachevsky," that was him. He mostly retired from recording funny music in order to teach, but would sometimes record something new like "That's Mathematics," which I heard on the Dr. Demento show when I was young. If you have yet to hear any of these songs, go click that link above and download away or check out your local record store.

He didn't do a lot of press or interviews, but there was a Tom Lehrer interview on the Dr. Demento show you may enjoy hearing. It's only 24 minutes. While looking for that video to share with you, I also found a Tom Lehrer 85th Birthday Interview from 2013.

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Posted 10 years ago! The Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Sssqueeze came out in 2015 with big, bendy arms and a little snake club buddy. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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I'm working on a FOTD review, but the short version is that it's neat and glow-starved Transformers collectors will want it.

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Snarl shows up this week. He's also in stores now. Coincidence? No, it's how this should work.

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Newish! Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Leader The Thirteen Megatronus The Fallen is on fire. There's plastic fire bits hanging off him, and also, he's really popular. I haven't seen him around in stores, so odds are you bought one. There aren't many to get. Read on!

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It needs to sell 8,000 units. A week ago, it was under 7,200. Today, it's a hair over 7,400. People seem to be waiting, which is unusual.

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If you just want the Reprise 12-inch record, check your local thrift stores a few times over the next month. I don't mean to be snotty but Tom Lehrer's stuff has popped up in my neighborhood a few times... I know because I buy them when I see them. This isn't meant as a reason to not buy it - quite the contrary. Herb Alpert records are plentiful and cheap, and also get reissues in your big box book stores and other big places that sell records but generally not the good punk records.

I guess if nothing else, you can go get the 20th century pressings of some really good stuff for a pittance if you know what to look for. And I'm still learning, I missed the 1960s and there are a lot of 1960s pop records being dumped on the regular.

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This week:
? Block Party (Super Mario Bros.) - in which you give the blocks five.

Leveling Up (Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) - in which you pick up bags from strangers in the woods.

Pop 'Em (Balloon Fight) - in which you pop a few balloons.

Desert Dash (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you sprint across dirt.

Curtain Call: Ludwig (Super Mario Bros. 2) - in which you kill your boss.

I had a surprisingly tough time beating the ghost players on Ludwig. I must be slipping.

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The 2025 edition! The Mattel Hot Wheels Snoopy is a car that's been around since 2014, albeit with slight variations every time. The packaging is tweaked, the wheels are updated, and there are other minor changes on this car that every kid of the 1980s probably wished they had. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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New! The Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Orko Action Figure is also Montork. You've got an extra head and beard in the box, with a simpler stand than the 2020 version. I really like this one, even though I had the other Orko too. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!

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