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Posted 10 years ago! From 2015, Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Sunstreaker was a remold/premold of Brakedown. The new head was really nice, the colors were good, and it gave a familiar character a new action feature. I wish they also did him in Alternators Dead End colors, but maybe that would be overkill. It got expensive over the past decade, and mine has been a limb on a combiner for most of the past decade. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
Via Kickstarter: Lincoln Mini-Monsters 3.75" Action Figures. I am a little gunshy with Kickstarter as I am owed 3 unfilled retro games, the oldest of which is currently 2 years 11 months late. I consider six months late "on time" for crowdfunds, and this set of figures has the very realistic ETA of January 2027. 18 months is not a bad length of time to go from "idea" to "product," and these guys already have prototypes of 1970s-inspired not-quite-Kenner-flavor "classic" monsters. The first four are Dracula, Frankenstein, a Mummy, and the Wolfman. $80 for four seems not unreasonable for four carded figures. $100 for four guys in a white box as an early bird option, I admit, I find less compelling.
It's also very close to the main goal!
Stickers, posters, test shots, and custom figures with your own face are some of the rewards. Stretch unlockable paid add-ons are actually pretty cool with the Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, a Ghostly Spectre, some glow variants, a Morelock, The Fly, the Reaper, a couple of playsets, and more from some guys who have delivered some Mego-alikes. Seems reasonable. Figures are about $20 a whack, and the all-in option is $323 without the stretch goal add-ons.
I got a lot of monster toys, and I really like this concept. They're based on a Mego-alike line from the 1970s, public domain characters done in a clever way as to be close enough for fans who like this kind of thing. The crowdfund figures seem to share a fair amount of parts and pieces - which makes sense - and I assume fine horror shops will want to carry these. They look neat and seem reasonable for what's being asked.
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Review: Hasbro Transformers Studio Series 86 Megatron
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Newish! I took a couple months to actually transform my Hasbro Transformers Studio Series 86 Megatron to tank mode. It's a great robot action figure and a surprisingly good tank given its origins. If you need a good Megatron (and you do) I recommend scoring one of these if you can find one somewhere. It's probably the best Megatron we will see for quite some time. Read on!
Via Kickstarter: Vectrex Mini. I am a little gunshy with Kickstarter - as I mentioned - due to some undelivered items, but it's still interesting to see this march forward. I might even grab one when it is in stock and ready to ship, plus their t-shirt designs are pretty nice.
It has vastly surpassed its main goal, so it looks like it should hopefully be coming in September 2026 as listed for about $172 a unit. I particularly like the clock mode. Mac took the alarm out of the Macbooks, so it's nice to see such a feature here.
I own an original and found it hard to simulate or emulate some features of the screens. I love Cosmic Chasm but there's a map between rooms which has a bright dot that the real screen makes plain to see, but FPGA or other versions don't necessarily do correctly. I can't wait to see how the final turns out, it's a fun idea for a collectible.
Star Wars Review: Clone Captain Rex (Epic World of Action)
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Clone Captain Rex (Epic World of Action). It's been out for a couple of months and is an excellent figure with a good amount of articulation. The price is great for what you get. So what's the catch? I haven't seen any in stores yet, it's available online and I assume that means the line isn't doing very well. While he has two clear blue pistols - admittedly, an unusual choice - it's still a well-made figure that would probably do great business if people could find it on a peg. I'd recommend it if you can find it. Read the whole review.
Review: Fisher-Price Imaginext Series 7 Collectible Figures Alien
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Old! The Fisher-Price Imaginext Series 7 Collectible Figures Alien is now a ghastly ten years old, and I'm not sure if I got it back then or slightly later. The non-IP figure line has sadly ended, but there are clever ideas like this one - a little guy in a full-size guy suit. Excellent. Also, cheap. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
Review: Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Shadow Weaver Action Figure
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The GodBeast and Funkatello: New Infinity Editions at LegionsCon, D-Con
Via The Glyos News Dump (and The God Beast store): The GodBeast and Funkatello Standard Edition Mammoth Monstor and Sectivorian Coming Soon. They'll be for sale in Jersey this weekend, Vegas next weekend, and hopefully some might be left for online sales later. I got the Void editions and they're both really wonderful - you might want to snag a set if you haven't tried them yet.
Star Wars Review: Han Solo (The Vintage Collection)
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Han Solo (The Vintage Collection). It's new! It has great articulation and construction! But the hair and face are still hard to get right. I'd still recommend it as the best possible option you can buy right now, but you might also be happy with the figures you've got - and a new version is probably inevitable down the road. You can see where the extra money is going with the neck as a piece separately molded from the shirt, a unique wig piece, face printing, and other distinct (and not free) elements. But, the 1999 CommTech one might be good enough for your playset display needs.
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Via the Glyos News Dump: Glyos Onell Design November 8, 2025 Drop Menu. Pheyden Infinite is a Four Horsemen collab with two new colorways, plus returning classics like the original Pheyden mold and the latest iteration of the Armorvor - plus a Zeroid buddy. There's a lot to like here in a fairly small release. Check 'em out!
Nothing sold out on Saturday night, but the black Axis Joints and the Altered Origin Pheyden sold out by early Sunday. So, go grab something if you have a few bucks. I'm playing with the Infinite Pheyden guys I got a few weeks ago still, and a review for the blue Pheyden will be up later this week. You'll like them.
A lot of other Glyos figures were revealed but there weren't many official announcements from any of the other makers. I'm itching to get my hands on the Paleolords. Knights of the Slice reportedly offered a wonderful bright green Gauss armor with a pink blaster and matching highlights. I also posted other LegionsCon reveals here, there are some really sharp ones on deck.
Four Horsemen Reveal Mythic Legions Dawns of Discovery for 2027
Via Store Horsemen:
DAWNS OF DISCOVERY
. Due in 2027, 9 new figures and an accessory pack are now up for pre-order. While I wasn't at LegionsCon to see them in person, the pictures are impressive and the amount of parts and pieces you get are increasingly competitive with what Hasbro and Mattel and other Japanese collector companies have been doing. $55 for a giant Walrus Man is more than the $28 for a basic Marvel Legends figure... but once you compare it to the more deluxe offerings? This is an impressive piece of plastic.
I wish there could be a world where there was also a kiddie version of this line with simpler stuff in stores, but such is not how it goes. Could you imagine a 4-inch Glyos version of some of these guys? It wouldn't be as impressive but it would be fun to take a big manta ray guy with you on trips if you were a kid. Anyway, great stuff, and give 'em a look. You probably won't see anything cooler or more original this year.
Classic Review: Playmates Star Trek Elim Garak Action Figure
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Posted 10 years ago! From 1996, Playmates Star Trek Elim Garak Action Figure was something I wanted to get when it was new but didn't pick it up until roughly the time I wrote the review. Star Wars was taking all my action figure money in 1996, so I had to wait to get it for basically the same price since Trek collecting hasn't exactly become more popular. It's a great figure, and I'm just delighted that it exists. You can probably find one at comic or record shops, or maybe an antique mall and it'll be under $10. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Review: Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Leader The Thirteen Onyx Prime
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Newish! The big brown Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Leader The Thirteen Onyx Prime doesn't match the colorful IDW comics version, but it still looks pretty neat with wings and beaks and hooves and a centaur mode. It's a deceptively simple toy, but it's fun to fuss with and has a big spear. Read on!
Star Wars Review: Snowtrooper Commander (The Vintage Collection)
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Snowtrooper Commander (The Vintage Collection). This is the 3-pack guy - the single carded figure (and trooper pack) are the grunts, so this one has different shoulders and knees and a different helmet too. Read the whole review.
Review: Mattel Hot Wheels Racer Verse Wonder Woman & Batman
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Old! The Mattel Hot Wheels Racer Verse Wonder Woman & Batman is part of a line collectors seem to be ignoring but one I feel has a lot of promise. Mario Kart-esque cars with figures are widely available across multiple licenses, but pegwarmers that may not appeal to little boys pile up and not everything is a hit. This is a hit - and somehow it was at Ross for $2.99, so I got it. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
Over the weekend, Hasbro posted the fourteenth episode of Transformers Cyberworld on YouTube. But I missed it, so here it is now.
"Shoot n Loot" does not introduce new faces but it really does lean on the team-based shooter motif. It might not be as fun as the other episodes but what else are you going to watch on a bathroom break?
Review: Onell Design Glyos Infinite Pheyden Standard
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New and Sold Out! The Onell Design Glyos Infinite Pheyden Standard is one of shockingly few figures Onell Design sold out of and immediately opened for a second run - which closed before the first run shipped out the door. I've been messing with these guys and I would say the review is a little undercooked this time because I keep trying new things with it and finding out which parts can swap in well from other figures. You'll see more of that in the alternate deco figure reviews in the coming weeks too. It's a very good indie figure and the kind of thing I wish I could walk into the store and buy. It doesn't break a lot of new ground, it doesn't transform the world of toys, but if you like this sort of thing? You'll be mad you missed it. It's a lot of fun. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
Star Wars Review: Anakin Skywalker (Epic World of Action)
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Anakin Skywalker (Epic World of Action). It's new! I have yet to see him in any store, but online sellers have had him off and on since August. The figure's render on the packaging is superb - you can see where things went a little sideways with a head that doesn't quite look the same plus an armor piece around his neck that feels a little too thick.
Read the whole review.
Classic Review: Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Blade
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Posted 10 years ago! From 2014, Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Blade wasn't everybody's favorite bad guy, but he turned out amazingly well. With loads of sculpted detail and three accessories, you got your $27 worth - but shipping always stung a bit back then. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Review: Takara-Tomy Transformers Missing Link Arcee (Prototype Colors) Action Figure
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Newish! One of many highlights from 2025, September's delivery of the Takara-Tomy Transformers Missing Link Arcee (Prototype Colors) Action Figure was only 39 years late. The orange and pink prototype model was kicking around Takara in the 1980s, and there weren't any Arcee toys until the 1990s - and that was a spider! This figure fills a cap in the original toy shelf, so old-school fans might want this one (or the pink and white one) to go with Springer and Hot Rod. It has metal parts, the transformation is smooth and fun (minus the robot knees), and I love the car mode. I'd recommend getting one of these if you're a 1980s kid that wants something "new" for your G1 collection. Read on!
Star Wars Review: Hammerhead (Cantina Adventure Set - The Vintage Collection)
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Hammerhead (Cantina Adventure Set - The Vintage Collection). I got mine from Hasbro Pulse, where it has been in and out (and now out) of stock. It's this year's deluxe figure minus a hand and a couple of accessories, shaping up to be an excellent deal as part of the big box set with three other dudes and a backdrop. You should get it if you can find it. Read the whole review.
Review: Mattel Hot Wheels '57 Chevy (Artistic License Series 1998)
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Old! The Mattel Hot Wheels '57 Chevy (Artistic License Series 1998) was at an antique mall with classic comic-style art, big dots, and a massive quote balloon. How could I skip it? It's worthless and neat, and about 27 years old - yet feels as fresh as the day it came out. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
Review: Super7 Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon ReAction+ Figure
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New! The Super7 Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon ReAction+ Figure came in a few weeks ago and it's a dream. I immediately pulled out one of my old Joe figures, an Action Sailor diver, to have them fight. That's a solid toy - it makes you want to get and play with other toys. The o-ring style construction is old-school, but he lacks a screw hole so you might be in trouble if that o-ring should age. The sculpt feels modern compared to other similar figures, but it's just too much fun. I'd recommend checking it out and if you have some 1980s and 1990s Joes, go get this guy. Yes, it's expensive, but it's such a flex to add a monster to your Cobra and G.I. stash. It'd be cool for Mulder and/or Scully too. Read on, and come back tomorrow for more fun!
Star Wars Review: Gonk (Gift Snowflake, Advent Calendar 2024)
Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Gonk (Gift Snowflake, Advent Calendar 2024). It's from 2024! It cam in a big sandcrawler box and was the second Advent Calendar in this series - but people didn't show up for it, and you can get it a bit more cheaply on eBay. There wasn't a new one this year, so why not look at last year's? He has a wrapping paper and ribbon motif plus a little red Santa hat. It was nicely done, but it might not fit in with your standard movie figures.
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This week's batch of titles on the eShop: BUBBLE SYMPHONY, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons, R-Type Delta: HD Boosted, and over a dozen more.
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