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Sold out! Mattel Masters of the Universe Origins "Buzz Saw" Hordak Action Figure is a figure I got at Ross a few years ago. In 2024, it was prime hunting time. This guy had a foreign comic book, a launching buzz saw, and an alternate head. It's pretty good for five bucks. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! A cute little guy back when scale was less of the norm, Hasbro Jurassic World Indominus Rex Action Figure was the affordable, baby version of the mutant dinosaur and it sold for a fairly cheap $11. The tail caused the head to move, and it looked a lot like the guy on the big screen. And now Mattel makes these guys, to considerable success. I still like this one. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Last year's model! The Hasbro Transformers Retro G1 Deluxe Gears is surprisingly brighter and more charming than the Legacy model, thanks to the toy colors and face masked head. You might find this one at TJ Maxx or Walmart if they have any old stock, and I'd say it's worth tracking down. I found I prefer this one. Read on!

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It looks like there are plans for 45 figures over two years, with a mix of repaints and retools. There are troop variants, desert variants, midnight ops variants, commanders for said troops, and so forth - it's imaginative and impressive. Wave 1 is perfectly nice, but starting with Wave 2 they begin to include some pretty wild ideas for "pets" like a pigeon and a raccoon, which squarely target the figures I had as a kid and regret trading away. (Hydro Viper, Croc Master. Spearhead and Max are still here and will be reviewed after I figure out the right o-ring to replace.)

The creator has dozens of videos up showcasing art, photo reference, and tidbits about future repaints and remolds. The entire thing is a big scavenger hunt for information, and I've found it to particularly fascinating to shuffle through for tidbits and details. It's a lot like watching what Scott "ToyGuru" Neitlich did at Mattel for MattyCollector's figures.

There are tons of makers doing 3 3/4-inch o-ring figures these days, and I'll probably give Delta 17 and Skeletron more of a look later on. I've been pulling out some of my favorite old G.I. Joe vehicles that survived as well as newer Super7 O-Ring ReAction+ Figures - which are excellent, too, and you should grab some monsters and Micronauts - and I'm having some fun with my old toys as well as some newer ones.

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Guess who! The Hasbro Kenner The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-Glow Heroes Collector's Set Peter Venkman Action Figure is still available, at a slightly higher price. I'd say it's worth it. $20 is kind of a lot for a redeco of a 1980s Kenner figure, but the original set of four costs more than a HasLab toy - so these are pretty attractive. The detail is not as sharp as the original molds - but once anything is cast in glow plastic, you're going to have a hard time spotting it anyway. I've paid more for glowing indie figures, so I found this set to be worth the asking price.

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Masked! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Kendo Figure is long gone, but it has a swell set of gloves, and a sword, and a helmet. This is a pretty cool figure - not exactly a perfect replica, but it's Playmobil so it's really quite excellent given the limited new molds created for this guy.

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RIB! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 04 Tyrants Fury Rumble Action Figure has bright cartoon colors and a big head - heck, he looks a lot like Studio Series, minus the tape mode. He has big pile drivers and is well worth picking up. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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If that weren't enough, the movie is out this weekend and is getting pretty decent reviews. Also kid line Man-At-Arms and a He-Man variant are showing up at Walmart alongside Slime Pit minis at Ross, so this may be one of the best times to go out hunting for He-Man toys in years.

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Former clearance pick-up! Mattel Masters of the Universe Sketch Book Series Spikor Action Figure is a nifty spin on the character who appeared in last weekend's movie, and the toy line from 40 years ago. He has brown spikes, different armor, a nifty club, and a real pig snout. He may as well be a new character - and as such, keep an eye out for him. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! From Sub-Ternia, Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Ceratus got exactly one action figure - and you can get him on eBay. He's not cheap as such, but for a collector figure that's 11 years old? He's affordable. He's from the same species as Whiplash, and there seem to be no shortages of him if you want to pick one up and have the budget. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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All parties involved did a good job taking a 44-year-old action figure line and making a modern movie out of it, with a lot of good sets and a few that looked like they were out of the digital era. You can't win 'em all, but you can get a pretty good live-action superhero cartoon out of it. As plot goes there are no big twists or surprise reveals, but you've got a few mid-credits and a post-credit scene to ensure your regret of ordering the big drink at the concession stand.

Skeletor was seemingly a completely covered creation, without any of Jared Leto peering out. His name was pretty far down in the credits, too, which makes sense as it was a pretty small part. Most of the focus was on Adam, Duncan, Teela, and the heroes. Goat Man, Trap Jaw, and a lot of the other characters got a lot of screen time, so it's not really a surprise that so many lesser characters got action figures. I was surprised Fisto was given so much to do and say given how few figures he got for this movie. Maybe he's secretly incredibly popular?

It's PG-13 with PG-13 jokes, but also plenty of pratfalls, gags, and reminders of the terror that is being stuck on Earth and having your boss monitor your eBay activities. It's extremely difficult for a big blockbuster movie - one bankrolled by Amazon, no less - to attempt to be anything but a four-quadrant crowd-pleaser with a healthy merchandising plan. It's clear that they had plans for future films - if those will happen after opening at #2 is anybody's guess - but at least it's a good time and a pretty decent way to spend a couple of hours. Check it out if you're curious, the theaters may not be crowded but at least people seemed to be having a great time.

Go see it on a big screen. The trailer looked strange on my computer, but for whatever reason it clicked when it was huge.

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Reshelled! The Hasbro Transformers Studio Series 86 Voyager Shockwave Action Figure is basically the Siege mold, with new smooth purple armor more like the cartoon, plus a mini version of himself you can hand other figures as a blaster. This is the most useful of the Shockwaves, although I do have a soft spot for comic deco. I'm pretty happy with this one, although he's a hair short for cartoon scale. Read on!

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Ross season! The Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Commander Action Figure is still available, maybe, at a Ross near you. I found it for $10, I've seen later shipments marked $15, and it can be had at or under $25 at online sellers. It's the classic blue bad guy, in cartoon colors, with a blaster and a knife and lots of extra hands. Those looking for cool armaments won't find excess accessories, but is a nicely jointed figure with a mirrored mask and tons of personality from his appendages. If you're the kind of person that will pose your figures for wacky pictures, this is a fun buy and a cheap thrill.

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Also, Super7 Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Mummy ReAction+ Figure pre-orders are live. These are o-ring figures, like 1980s G.I. Joe toys.

Flowery! The Playmobil 70733 "Fi?ures" Figures Bali Dress is most likely not in a store near you, but this blind bag figure comes in q unique dress. She also has a nose ring, but no nose, so figure that one out.

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You can play in-window, or grab a ROM. When you hold down the fire button, the stream continues until the ghost is weakened and the trap goes out. Along the way you can pick up radar, food, power-ups of sorts, and chase a high score. It could use some challenges beyond empty rooms to keep things moving, but it's actually pretty engaging for 1970s hardware and feels a fair bit more accessible than some licensed titles of that era. If you're old, give it a try. And I hope they do a poster or a shirt of the box art.

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Go ape! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Optimus Primal Action Figure is a Battle Beasts-sized robot that doesn't transform, but does have a lot of articulation like swivel wrists and ball-jointed ankles. He even has little shoulder cannons! For a non-chase figure, it's rather nice - get one if you can find it. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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They also list some DSP1 and MSU1 stuff, and some other goodies. But maybe wait and see if the next version goes up before you get the Mac one. I liked the previous version just fine.

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Clearanced but not forgotten! Mattel Masters of the Universe Sketch Book Series He-Man Action Figure was down pretty cheaply a few months ago, which is a mixed bag - I hate not supporting lines, but I hate seeing things marked down that I paid more than necessary. It's a nice figure, with two heads and decent gear. It's been a really neat series of concept figures, I just hope they're selling well enough so we can get to a Skeletor at some point. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! A lower-run exclusive, Hasbro Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Bumblebee & Grimlock Action Figures brought a decent redeco of Bumblebee and a Japan retool of Grimlock (with different colors) to the masses for a then-decent (and now, ridiculously good) price of $59.99. Platinum sets were fancier deco releases of (more of then than not) main characters for a second or third go-round. Robots in Disguise figures seem to be in increasing demand, and the last one of these on eBay sold for $200. Hopefully Hasbro will revisit these guys some day, they were decent molds for the asking price. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Combiner in the making! The Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Voyager The Thirteen Nexus Prime can combine with a Superion frame and various deluxe toys, and should have his own upgrade parts coming soon. Probably. Read on!

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A classic! The Kenner Batman: The Animated Series The Joker Action Figure is from over 30 years ago, and has aged well. It closely matches the cartoon, it's sturdy, and all the parts fit.

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Also, The Loyal Subjects Palworld plush and action figures are now available for pre-order. These monsters are from the PC game and are ready to fight.

Seall of approval! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Marine Biologist Figure is off the market, but if you find an ol dbox you've got a chance to get a seal trainer in a nifty costume with a small baby seal pup. For a couple of bucks, it's a decent deal.

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Given that it's a crowdfund, it might be a while for these 3 3/4-inch figures to make the market. But if you like retro space guys, these do look particularly awesome. Click here for the Kickstarter page, and if other recent 3 3/4-inch lines are any indication it might be a while before they land.

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An actual cartridge and final game ROM are due later this year, if you're inclined to give it a go.

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Also new, Super7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReAction+ Figures are live. These o-ring figures let Raph and Don fight against Shredder and the Foot!

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Newish! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Astrotrain Action Figure looks like you remember, but it isn't a perfect match for the toys or TV. Purple helmet, gray body, purple wings, it's everybody favorite space choo-choo complete with blaster and loads more articulation than the 1980s toy. I like it. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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