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July 1, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: BB-PR0UD (Pride Collection, Droid Factory)
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  Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: BB-PR0UD (Pride Collection, Droid Factory) . The first in the series remains a difficult-to-obtain and expensive rainbow robot, but this one? You can get this one. BB mania has sure died down since BB-8 was introduced 11 years ago, and this one has a lot going for it. Check out the bright blue and yellow, and the silver paneling. The dark indigo body looks unique in a sea of droids. Granted, it doesn't do much as a toy but sit there and look cool - which seems to be what most collectors are looking for these days. Read the whole review.
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Review: Mattel Hot Wheels Mad Drip
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  Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Pink! The Mattel Hot Wheels Mad Drip is new, and as such may be in a store near you right now. I've been seeing some Hot Wheels waves show up in abundance a month or two late, so be sure to look for #197 when scouting out cheap cars at your store. The clear pink is a close match for Glyos, and it even has a stick in the back. It's nice.
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Movies: Supergirl
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  We saw Supergirl on Monday, and it was not what I expected. The reasonably paced 108-minute movie spent very little time on Earth, and instead focused on the 20-something of steel going from planet to planet and encountering aliens in bars with the fights one might expect. If you saw and liked Guardians of the Galaxy and are amused by French Ye-Ye music on an alien jukebox (as you should be) you'll probably find a lot to like here. The aliens are plentiful and in some cases, gross, with designs that looked a lot like what we got out of the Men in Black movies. Or Kit Fisto, with lots of prosthetic eyes and visible (albeit made up) lower mouths.
Since I watched zero marketing and don't actually read super hero comics, I am unfamiliar with The Woman of Tomorrow comic series which this film adapts. It just seems to borrow a bit from some Westerns, and that sort of thing goes well with space adventure.
The story was similar to a lot of recent movies - you'll see shades of the Furiosa stories, Guardians of the Galaxy, a bit of what I expected The Mandalorian and Grogu to be like, all with a soupon of Natasha Lyonne-ness to the proceedings. I won't contest that the movie feels a lot like the last decade of big blockbuster films, but it's one of precious few non-Star Wars movies where I'd really like to see a big art book with all the creature and costume designs. They really went to town here, making lots of designs that are far better than the human stooges we saw on the planet that really went for salt in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Will it change your life? No. Was it well-cast, edited down to a reasonable runtime, and generally designed in a way that makes you want to pour over crowd shots and space buses? Yes. Obviously I'm more hung up on the craft than the story, but sometimes that's what you get - a ton of really good parts, a nice completed product, and I'm guessing it's weird enough in spots that it's going to inspire some mega-fans down the road.
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A Fine and Glamorous Sort of Thing
July 2, 2026 |
Review: Takara-Tomy Zoids Wild ZW-13 Gusock Figure Kit
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Let's kick off at least 3 months of Zoids! The Takara-Tomy Zoids Wild ZW-13 Gusock Figure Kit was something I bought almost eight years ago, but only put together recently. It's a small toy of a giant isopod - and it has a little guy who can ride him. And it can roll into a ball. Also, it can crawl around with its little wind-up motor and twitchy legs. You put it together, if you can find one. The secondary market prices on this formerly $10 toy are quite expensive, no doubt in part due to the horrors that are international shipping. Samples from Hong Kong or Japan seem to be a lot cheaper without the added freight - so buy a plane ticket, and bring an empty suitcase.
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Svengoolie July Schedule
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  Via Svengoolie: JULY SVENGOOLIE NEWS. The Son of Sven will be mostly in repeats, with Invisible Agent this weekend followed by Village of the Giants, The Night Stalker, and Sven Squad with Swamp Thing. I've never actually seen two of those, so it should be a fun month.
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July 3, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Ahsoka Tano (Peridea, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,353: Ahsoka Tano (Peridea, The Vintage Collection). As a redeco/retool figure, it's a good one. She has improved head detailing, a new belt, new arms and shoes, plus the colors match her "Gandalf the White" change on the show. And of course, she's cheap, because fans didn't flock to her after the show came out and abruptly went on a four-year hiatus. (Four years is a long time to wait for season two.) She has decent lightsabers and great paint, so if you skipped her? Get her now, while she's below retail price.
Read the whole review.
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Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Snarl-Stegosaurus Action Figure
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Dino! Blokees Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Snarl-Stegosaurus Action Figure is a limb in the making, but for now he's just a charmingly chunky stegosaurus. He's more colorful than Sludge and pretty big too, so I think you'll be happy when you pull one of these out of a mystery box. Read on, and come back Monday for more!
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With Wistful Regret
July 6, 2026 |
Star Wars Q&A Returns at Galactic Hunter
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 Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars Playsets, Returning Questions, and What I Did While Vacating. We're back for July, and at least a bit of August - but we need your help to keep it going. Be sure to click through and read the update.
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Review: Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Mantenna Action Figure
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Eye see you! Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Mantenna Action Figure has two arms, four fully jointed legs, and bug-out eyes. It should not surprise you that there was no budget for gear - but that's OK, it's a pretty great monster figure as it is. Read on!
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Classic Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Sentinel Prime
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Posted 10 years ago! When I posted this, Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Sentinel Prime was the kind of gag that's kind of obvious and is now kind of played out. The orange evil head of state has another new toy coming later this year, but this one had three modes and a removable head. He even got a clear repaint.
Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Oh No - More DEVO!
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  Via Futurismo: Nitrous Nightmare is coming to CD and vinyl. The 1975 live show took place on Halloween and was alluded to in numerous interviews, where Devo opened for Sun Ra and annoyed the angry high-as-a-kite audience. It's also for sale via Bandcamp. If you're in America, it seems Barnes & Noble, Zia Records, and other fine stores may have it for sale right now.
I believe at least four of these tracks, in a different sequence, were on your old copies of Devo Live: The Mongoloid Years. I wasn't able to find an MP3 preview of anything yet, so who knows how the quality might be here.
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Operation: Recall - Wave 2 Hit the Warehouse
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  Via Facebook: Operation: Recall posted a video showing off tons of new boxes that are about two be packed and shipped out to pre-orders. (I've been waiting to order mine until they hit the warehouse.) It looks like they have a lot of orders to get out, so check your inboxes and maybe place an order if you haven't yet done so.
Wave 2 includes Bengal, Retelo, Sol Eagle, and Bear Claw. As far as I know, these aren't showing up in any retail shops.
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July 8, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Guard Droid (with STAP, ActionVerse)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Guard Droid (with STAP, ActionVerse). This Target exclusive is pretty new, and has already been clearanced out all over town. I was planning on skipping this line entirely, but 75% off is a hard deal to pass up. The 4 1/2-inch droid is bigger than the 3 3/4-inch scale stuff we usually get, otherwise I'd recommend you all buy it. The vehicle is very good. The figure's construction and deco are great. My only real gripes are the beefy proportions and the changed scale. Had Hasbro kept this guy at 3 3/4-inches, $22 for a good figure and a good vehicle with a swamp stand and two launching rockets is quite a decent buy. Read the whole review.
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Review: Locomotion Media Group Operation: Recall Dark Reapers Action Figure
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Surprisingly ornate! The Locomotion Media Group Operation: Recall Dark Reapers Action Figure is an o-ring figure, with a twist - they put a lot of money into it. It has that "Tetris camo," as I've found the kids call it, plus jolly candy-like red armor like spiked shin guards. The helmet has multiple colors on it, plus numerous painted, multi-color buttons on the back to match the body. It's colorful, and the bad guys wearing skull face masks seems very "now." The one big difference between this line, and actual Joes, are the hands - Reapers have swivel wrists with a more defined grip.
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Ad: New Hasbro Transformers Scooby-Doo Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth
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Sylvester, It's Your Mom
July 9, 2026 |
Review: Takara-Tomy Zoids Wild ZW-14 Stegosage Figure Kit
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Animated! The Takara-Tomy Zoids Wild ZW-14 Stegosage Figure Kit not only walks around, but he moves his jaw and his plates move. The silver armor folds down and saws back and forth - it's really cool to see in motion, which is why you should get, open, and assemble this robot dinosaur kit. It was pretty inexpensive when it came out, but the current international shipping charges took care of that - so maybe keep an eye open for a deal.
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Masters of the Universe Origins Tauraton - Full of Bull
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  Via Mattel Creations: Masters of the Universe Origins Tauraton Action Figure . In an ongoing effort to not bring out toy-sculpt Two-Bad, Mattel now has a four-armed minotaur that looks pretty huge at 8-inches tall. $33, up now, blah blah blah.
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Ad: Transformers New Legends NL-05 Galvatron BWII is up for pre-order! He's joined by Blaster and three MPG cassettes, all due in 2027.
  
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July 10, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: R4-6D0 (Droid Factory)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,353: R4-6D0 (Droid Factory). This redeco droid includes a leg and sold out fast - I only got mine thanks to a brief window of restock on the Disney store site. While it's the same basic R4 body (with toe cables) we've been getting, there are new panel details that we haven't seen before like a box with split triangles or little white cut-outs. If you don't collect this stuff, it's probably not exciting, but it's a red and orange droid from The Mandalorian which actually feels fresh.
Read the whole review.
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Blokees Transformers Defender Version 07 Power of the Beast Gigastorm Action Figure
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Dino! Blokees Blokees Transformers Defender Version 07 Power of the Beast Gigastorm Action Figure is a Beast Wars II toy, just smaller - it happens to look like Trypticon. Note the unique green deco and orange nose horn. It's pretty great, and most importantly, does not cost a lot. Read on, and come back Monday for more!
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July 13, 2026 |
Star Wars Q&A Upated at Galactic Hunter
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Review: Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Origins Fright Pit Playset
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A playset? In this economy? Masters of the Universe Origins Fright Pit Playset updates the old Slime Pit with lights, a bigger base, two puppet-like arms, and a larger footprint than before. And of course it sold out at a few spots already, because there aren't a lot of playsets on the market these days. It's fun! Read on!
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Classic Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Blurr
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Posted 10 years ago! For some reason this character is hard to get right - but this was an exciting step in the right direction. Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Blurr was part of a linewide "Headmasters" gimmick that lasted about a year. Presented in toy colors, one of the fastest cars to exist in popular culture was reimagined as a futuristic vehicle with opening cockpit. And a pilot! It was super fun to have figure-and-vehicle play a few years before Hasbro gave G.I. Joe x Transformers a shot, although we have since gotten cartoon repaints of this mold and a wholly new mold based on the 1986 movie. This isn't quite as beloved as when it came out, but it's a solid, fun toy that invites your playing with it. I hope you got one.
Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Target's New Super7 Pink Godzilla
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  Via me on Bluesky: Saw this pink Godzilla at the secret Target up north late last night. I hadn't seen it before, but when I got home I saw a post teasing it from Super7 - apparently this wasn't supposed to be out yet. I didn't scan it, so I couldn't tell you the price.
The Color Shock! pink glitter Godzilla was over by the collectibles section near electronics and video games. Also of note, this particular Target had an expanded blind box section in the same area.
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The LEGO Movie at AMC Theaters This Week
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  Via AMC Theaters: The Lego Movie is getting a couple of midday screenings today (Monday) and apparently just added a show on Wednesday. All of them are while I'm working, so presumably this is meant as a thing to dump kids at and go run an errand. Maybe you have kids to dump off while you're working.
he movie did great business back in 2014, back before people said "we've had enough Chris Pratt, thank you."
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Made to Order Sunstorm (and others)
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  Via Hasbro: Transformers Studio Series Generation 1 Seeker Storm Pack is up for pre-order, and it's four Studio Series 86 Seekers for $149.99. Averaging $37.50, it's cheaper than the current $43-$45 for a single Voyager-class toy - but it's also effectively four of the same mold with different face plates.
It's made-to-order and will be open until August 24. You get Acid Storm, Ion Storm, Nova Storm, and Hasbro's first non-Universe non-Masterpiece Sunstorm. What's less good is the release date - it's over a year away. Mark those calendars for October 2027.
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All of Your Prompts Should Be JPEGs
July 14, 2026 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers x Stranger Things Collaborative Freakwency & 8-Trax
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New, if you can find one! The Hasbro Transformers x Stranger Things Collaborative Freakwency & 8-Trax is nifty deployer with a box buddy and a chicken gun. Most of the Target stores on my rounds sold out, but plenty still have 1 or 2 left - I have no idea if it's on clearance, though. I'd say go hunting if you want one, it's a worthwhile toy set. Read on!
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Hasbro Unveils 2026 SDCC Pricing
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  Via Hasbro: The countdown to SDCC is live! It's not a huge m enu of options, and most of the prices are pretty close to being within 10%-15% of a non-exclusive item - with some exceptions. It's worth taking a look, I'd say a lot of it seems close to fair with some pricey cereal box packaging and The Real Ghostbusters set far exceeding expectations at $67.99 for a $20ish figure and a small-sized vehicle. (Ecto-1 was $60, and huge.)
Of course, some of these are limited interest, special items for fans. $67.99 isn't cheap, but who else is selling you a screaming glow-in-the-dark wiener with a previously unreleased Glow Copter Kenner vehicle? It's a special item, so be sure to keep your eyes open for when this one goes on sale.
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A Generous Amount of Time
July 15, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Zeb Orrelios (New Republic Pilot, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Zeb Orrelios (New Republic Pilot, The Vintage Collection). I haven't seen this guy in shops yet, but I got one from work - and it's pretty impressive. The smirk, the teeth, the tiny "PULL TO INFLATE" on the vest, Hasbro did a super nice job on this figure, with two accessories to boot. And it's $28. so you're probably going to ask "is this $8 better than a basic figure?" to which I would say "...I guess?" It's very good, but you don't get the energy blasts or any other bonus accessories to make you go "wow, sure, this is a deluxe figure." But the colors are nice, all the joints seem like they had a bit more time to design properly, and you're going to like this figure if you buy one and open it. Read the whole review.
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Review: Super7 Universal Monsters Frankenstein ReAction+ Figure
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The year of o-ring redux! The Super7 Universal Monsters Frankenstein ReAction+ Figure is the latest in this new era of Joes and monsters. The Boris Karloff face sculpt is great, the articulation is precisely what you would expect, and Super7 did a nice job with the scars, wrinkles, and general vibe. It's not an exact match for 1980s Hasbro, as the hands and posture are quite different, plus he has a "skirt" for his jacket to keep with the traditional silhouette. Yet, he still fits nicely in most vehicles that I tested. I like this guy a bunch. Read on!
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July 16, 2026 |
Review: Tomy Zoids Sinker Figure Kit
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A reissue of a classic! The Tomy Zoids Sinker Figure Kit was a little manta ray kit of sorts, which used the then-new Zenevas cockpit back in the 1980s. A few versions of this kit were released, and this was a cheap Japanese import back when such a thing was logistically possible. The wind-up motor on this one never worked properly, so if anyone has a guide how to repair those please let me know.
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Toy Aisle Reset Season - Target
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  Via me on Bluesky: I went to a bunch of Targets today, and it is definitely aisle reset season. New Jurassic, Godziburst, TMNT, Joe TMNT, DC stuff it is a good time to hunt. But not for Star Wars, that should be next week. I was expecting the big aisle reset to be early in August, but I visited several Phoenix-adjacent Targets on Wednesday to find lots of new toys, and empty slots where the new toys will undoubtedly be by the weekend.
Highlights: Mattel Jurassic World Exclusives were only at one store, which had an endcap. I'm pretty obsessed with the "Reimagined" toys, which I have skipped by waiting for sales that never quite came. Godzilla Godziburst are very affordable $10 kaiju with accessories in wacky sofubi-esque colors, and Target has an exclusive one coming later. (It's red.) Mattel DC Batman vs. Killer Croc was at one store, and several had shelves of the new $12-ish 6-inch Batman. World of TMNT Sewer Heroes 4-pack was there from Playmates, which I hear is exclusive to Target. G.I. Joe x TMNT was also out at only one Target on a dedicated island.
Masters of the Universe Origins Movie Moss Man & Ram-Man were also at some locations, but I didn't snap a photo of that one. I didn't see evidence of Sketchbook Skeletor yet.
It's a good season to hunt. Target's Star Wars: The Retro Collection 6-pack is showing up in store stockrooms right now, but is not expected to be on-shelf (or ship) until Sunday. In a season of many exciting new toys, it is certainly the most anticipated here.
I also recommend scanning older toys' prices. Prices varied from location to location, but there were plenty of interesting items under $10.
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RIP Hal Williams
July 17, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Chopper (C1-10P in Mining Facility Disguise, Droid Factory)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,353: Chopper (C1-10P in Mining Facility Disguise, Droid Factory) . This guy is a redeco that kicked off the second build-a-droid program, and it's pretty great. The bright yellow and pale blue reminded me of some other robots in recent years, but Chopper retains his typical functionality. The jointed arms are all still here, with nifty extra deco on his dish. I'd recommend this one just for the swell coloration, which is unusual for Star Wars. It's sold out online so that's probably moot, but get one if you can.
Read the whole review.
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Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Sludge-Brontosaurus Action Figure
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Dino! Blokees Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Sludge-Brontosaurus Action Figure is a limb in the making, and is light on color. Mostly gray, this sauropod is something I wish I had as a little kid. Well, at least I can have it now and it's cheap. Read on, and come back Monday for more!
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Hasbro Gets Zelda
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 Via Hasbro on BusinessWire: Hasbro to Produce New Toys Based on Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda Franchise. While there are no photos, they do confirm three 6-inch figures will be revealed at SDCC next week. Hasbro and a lot of American toy companies have been weirdly hesitant to embrace video games as a licensed property, despite the fact people probably spent a preposterous amount of time in Hyrule compared to literally any movie property from the past thirty years.
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Experiment Zero by Man or Astro-Man? Gets Vinyl Repress
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  Via Touch and Go: MAN OR ASTRO-MAN? Experiment Zero (Orange) LP. I've still got an old pressing, but if you missed it? This is $25 and comes out on September 11 (never forget.) The track listing matches the older record releases, with the vinyl-only bonus track of "The Space Alphabet" at the end.
This album has been my go-to test for any new speakers, stereos, headphones, and so forth thanks to the "Stereo Phase Test" which actually says "this is the left channel" and "this is the right channel" on the first track. It's useful, and Steve Albini recorded this one so you should probably have a copy.
And there's also a new-to-me orange Shellac t-shirt for those who celebrate.
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RIP Freddy Cannon
July 20, 2026 |
Star Wars Q&A Updated at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Star Wars Olds and News - OG Collectors and Sequel Toys. Be sure to click through and read the update.
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Review: Mattel Turtles of Grayskull Masters of the Universe x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Moss Man Action Figure
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Mean, green! Mattel Turtles of Grayskull Masters of the Universe x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Moss Man Action Figure has an alternate Flytrap-esque head, purple armor, and a bunch of tendrils. This is a pretty cool clear green mutant, and it's kind of a pity they never made an opaque version of this head mold. Read on!
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Classic Review: Jakks Pacific World of Nintendo 8-Bit Classic Mario Action Figure
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Posted 10 years ago! Remember driving around to Walgreens to hunt exclusives with all the coughing and sneezing people? Well, I do. Jakks Pacific World of Nintendo 8-Bit Classic Mario Action Figure was one of my targets, and now I don't even know if they're doing anything for collector exclusives. They sometimes get fan product, but not as much as ten years ago - which is a mixed bag. I miss having one more place to go hunt for stuff within bicycle distance. And by one, I mean like five or six locations, we're lousy with Walgreens here. This Mario figure is flat, and can fit above your door on those little ledges. That's also pretty handy.
Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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RIP Peter Lassally
July 21, 2026 |
Review: Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Leader The Thirteen Liege Maximo
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Finally! The Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Leader The Thirteen Liege Maximo is a comic character that hadn't had a legit toy. Sure, there were tiny guys with his name, but he wasn't the giant green guy with horns that we saw in the final panel of Generation 2 back in the 1990s. He can sit on a throne, you can 3D print the little smoky fire piece, and he has darts. And a blaster. It's a really nifty robot with a nicely weird space ship alt mode, so I'd say you should get this one. Read on!
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Ad: New Hasbro Transformers Cyberworld Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Transformers Cyberworld Lockdown Cyber Changers Energon Surge. He's got an awesome hat! And a hook for hand! And turns into a wolf, with a hook for a hand!
  
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A Wild Bill Approaches
July 22, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Tig Fromm (Droids cartoon)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Tig Fromm (Droids cartoon). I've never really dug in to pre-1995 figures in this feature... but the new Retro guys are late shipping out and I wanted to write about something different. Dating back to 1985, this Droids tech bro from a family of gangsters was a pegwarmer that was worth less than the price of a comic book for the first few years. Time changes things. Kenner's sculpt does a good job capturing the vibe of the Droids cartoon, but has slightly different colors on his outfit plus a few subtle changes to the head. It's a colorful addition to any collection, and it would be great if Hasbro reissued it (along with his henchman Vlix) at some point in The Retro Collection. He includes 2-1B's staff, but otherwise is his own man. Read the whole review.
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Review: Locomotion Media Group Operation: Recall Breacher & Hellhound Action Figure
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Light on whimsy! The Locomotion Media Group Operation: Recall Breacher & Hellhound Action Figure does not have the wild sense of fun and color we seem to be getting in waves two and beyond. In black and grey with a beard and baseball cap, this guy knocks down doors with his doggo pal. It's a pretty nice (if glossy) figure that fits in really well with my G.I. Joe figures and vehicles - and he's new as of December/January.
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Target Reset Continues: Tiger Force Wild Bill G.I. Joe
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  Via me on Blue Sky: Target near me is resetting. New tonight, Tiger Force Wild Bill. Super7 does some real nice work on the G.I. Joe ReAction+ Figure stuff. He's one of three new exclusives in stores now, along with Ninja Force Cobra Commander and Snake Eyes.
I can't wait to see what they've got on deck next!
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Ad: New Glow-in-the-Dark M.A.S.K. Vehicles at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: M.A.S.K. Condor Hologram Edition Vehicle and the M.A.S.K. Thunderhawk Hologram Edition Vehicle are up for grabs! They glow in the dark, and will display nicely next to your Kenner collection, your glow-in-the-dark collection, or on any flat surface. They're due around October.
 
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Once a Clearance Fiend, Always a Clearance Fiend
July 23, 2026 |
Review: Hasbro Zoids Dark Horn Figure Kit
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Clearance of old! The Hasbro Zoids Dark Horn Figure Kit took the 1980s kit, increased battery efficiency, and then went to clearance. Which worked just fine fore me, I had the U.S. Brutox kit and said "Sure I'll take your black repaint." I got this at Fry's Marketplace in Phoenix, which is a grocery store that still has a toy department. It's not as good as it was 20, or 10 years ago, but it just goes to show you can find plastic just about anywhere in this environment.
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Ad: New Zelda from Hasbro, Now at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: The Legend of Zelda Heroes of Hyrule 6-Inch Action Figures Wave 1 Set of 2 is up for pre-order! They're joined by The Legend of Zelda Heroes of Hyrule Tears of the Kingdom Deluxe Ganondorf 6-Inch Scale Action Figure. These figures are due in 2027, but they're hot - so pre-order now!
   
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Kindness Nor Spanish
July 24, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Night Trooper (Gray Jaw, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Night Trooper (Gray Jaw, The Vintage Collection). This one has a gray jaw along with lots of red wraps and gold repairs, but it also has the old hips and I won't let that go. Aside from those old hips, this is a pretty excellent figure with a blaster, a good sculpt, and can stand around just fine. Just prepare to fidget a lot to get him sitting in a vehicle.
Read the whole review.
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Blokees Transformers Defender Version 07 Power of the Beast Ratchet Vehicle Action Figure
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 Daily figure reviews return until I am too tired to want to keep doing it! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues and my hopes is it will encourage you to kick in $1 a month to the Patreon which funds hosting for 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter! Help me keep the servers on and the toy pictures a-rollin'.
Dino! Blokees Blokees Transformers Defender Version 07 Power of the Beast Ratchet Vehicle Action Figure is a Beast Wars II toy, just smaller - it happens to look like Trypticon. Note the unique green deco and orange nose horn. It's pretty great, and most importantly, does not cost a lot. Read on, and come back Monday for more!
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Target Reset Continues: Hot Wheels Superstar Speeders Supercede Racerverse
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  Via me on Blue Sky: New Hot Wheels Superstar Speeders cars are hitting Target. They are replacing my beloved Racerverse. I did not see any other licenses there, and in addition to this 2-pack of The Mandalorian with Grogu they also had a single-carded Grogu.
I knew these were coming but didn't know they were revealed. Of course, The Hot Wheels Wiki has a line list with DC, Disney, Marvel, and Pixar. It's a very safe launch line-up, but not nearly as brimming with non-Disney brands as we saw with Racerverse.
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RIP John C. Dvorak, Chuck Russell
July 27, 2026 |
Star Wars Q&A Updated at Galactic Hunter
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Galactic Hunter has posted Q&A: Post-SDCC with No New Star Wars AT-AT Nor HasLab. It's new! Be sure to click through and read the update.
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Review: Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Catra Action Figure
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 Daily figure reviews return until I am too tired to want to keep doing it! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues and my hopes is it will encourage you to kick in $1 a month to the Patreon which funds hosting for 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter! Help me keep the servers on and the toy pictures a-rollin'.
Not the furry one! Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Catra Action Figure takes the old cartoon design from She-Ra: Princess of Power (and her little cat form too) and brings it into the 5.5-inch format. She's currently hanging out in my Fright Zone, and looks pretty great as a Filmation recreation. As collectibles go, she's pretty great. Read on!
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Classic Review: Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Skullsmasher
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 Something new every day-- but this was posted 10 years ago today! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
Posted 10 years ago! Would a Skullcruncher by any other name be less of a croc? Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Skullsmasher was part of a linewide "Headmasters" reboot and was incredibly exciting. Little drivers for your vehicles and creatures? A head accessory? And all for $15? These were fantastic, and a great linewide gimmick before it was decided adults prefer to be a bit more boring. But this is still a great figure, and I hope you got one.
Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!
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Dumpy and Nutty
July 29, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Battle Droid (Right side of tray, The Vintage Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Battle Droid (Right side of tray, The Vintage Collection). I was surprised by this guy. The sculpt looks the same as the previous releases, but the tooling is brimming with some improvements like swivels at the hand and a bend at the wrist. No, you can't stop the blaster in the backpack, but he can still crouch down and has a swappable antenna array - as we saw on the Commander droid revealed last week. Each red droid in the 4-pack has unique deco, too, so we'll be looking at those other flavors later. Read the whole review.
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Review: Super7 G.I. Joe Hydro Viper (Comic) ReAction+ Figure
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
The year of o-ring redux! The Super7 G.I. Joe Hydro Viper (Comic) ReAction+ Figure is based on an Action Force comic, which is why you probably don't recognize it. Read on!
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Ad: New Hasbro G.I. Joe Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series Pre-Orders are up from SDCC at Entertainment Earth! Pick up new Cobra recruits, classic Joe members, and beloved retro cardbacks today.
     
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Grover Cleveland's Tumor
July 30, 2026 |
Review: Hasbro Zoids Molga Figure Kit
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 Something new every day-- unless it's old! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues for you lucky people! Is there anything we won't cover in this column? Probably not!
A reissue of a classic! The Hasbro Zoids Molga Figure Kit was a 1980s kit that was brought back to Japan and America around the turn of the century. It has a big rolling wheel and can creep along, plus you could upgrade it with wacky cannons if you really felt like it. Those were sold separately. Takara-Tomy riffed on this guy with the Catalga a few years ago, and I need to put that together still. Check out the Molga!
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Retro Figures Forever
July 31, 2026 |
Star Wars Review: Wedge Antilles (The Retro Collection)
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 Via the Star Wars Galactic Hunter Figure of the Day Blog: Star Wars Figure of the Day: Day 3,353: Wedge Antilles (The Retro Collection). This new set seems to be available in abundance at Phoenix-area Targets, but I'm told pre-orders still aren't shipping. Well.
I opened Wedge first because I wasn't sure what to make of him - I had vague opinions about the others, but Mr. Orange Pants was a bit of a mystery. Comparing him to other Retro and Kenner pilots, he's a little too "modern." I found his sculpt to be very similar to 2015 Saga Legends X-Wing Luke, with similar proportions and detailing. There's a distinctive buckle on the back of his white flight vest that's lacking on most pilots, even last year's Epic World of Action Luke is simpler than Wedge. It would seem the sculptor used a modern figure rather than anything Kenner, as Wedge's torso seems more refined than figures like 1998 Pilot Biggs.
But is he a bad figure? No, he stands well, he sits well, and he'll fit in all the X-Wings I tested. Functionally, he works, but his flared-out helmet and oddly modern torso fall a bit short of Kenner expectations.
Read the whole review.
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Blokees Transformers Defender Version 07 Power of the Beast Nemesis Leo Prime Action Figure
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 Daily figure reviews return until I am too tired to want to keep doing it! Our exciting Figure of the Day continues and my hopes is it will encourage you to kick in $1 a month to the Patreon which funds hosting for 16bit.com and Galactic Hunter! Help me keep the servers on and the toy pictures a-rollin'.
I got the chase! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 07 Power of the Beast Nemesis Leo Prime Action Figure is great and all, but I would have been thrilled with the standard one. This desaturated dastardly doer of dirty deeds, I assume, is shiny with teal claws. It actually looks really nice up close, but it's not colorful like the original version. Read on, and come back Monday for more!
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Ad: New Star Wars, Marvel, and Super Powers Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth
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Ad: New today, Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Amani Guard Deluxe 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure is coming later this year. Each figure has two spears, so buy a couple and build an army.
From Marvel Legends, check out the Fantastic Four Marvel Legends Series Mole Man & Moloids 6-Inch Action Figures and the newer Avengers: The Crossing Marvel Legends Series Vision & Scarlet Witch 6-Inch Action Figures. Both sets are due later this year.
  
From Kenner fanatics needing more, McFarlane Toys and Entertainment Earth have you covered. But how? DC Super Powers Wave 15 4 1/2-Inch Scale Action Figure Cases are up for grabs with Batgirl, Batman, Red Tornado, Superman Red, Superman Blue, and yes - Harley Quinn. You can also still pre-order DC Super Powers Wave 14 4 1/2-Inch Scale Action Figures, which are due in September. Power Girl and friends are in DC Super Powers Wave 13 4 1/2-Inch Scale Action Figures which are in stock while supplies last.
  
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