Archive for July, 2009

Temple Trap Indiana Jones

Temple Trap Indiana Jones

I’ve mentioned it several times before, Raiders of the Lost Ark is probably my number one favorite film of all time. I was pretty excited to hear about the Indy new film, and the promise offigures from it. To hear that Hasbro was going to go retro and make figures from some of the past films as well, was […]

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Grail Knight

Grail Knight

Indiana Jones returned to the big screen after a hiatus in 1989. This time the McGuffin was the holy grail of all relics, the Holy Grail.  There have been numerous films and TV shows that have mentioned the Grail.  Spock went “In Search Of” it. Monty Python went skipping through the English country side to look for it. Dan […]

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Adventure Heroes Sallah & Mummy

Adventure Heroes Sallah & Mummy

As a big Indy fan, Indiana Jones Stunt show at MGM Studios at Disney World was a must see for me.  I actually had went twice on one visit, one once on another visit.  One of these visits was very special, though.  I got picked from the audience to become part of the show.  I don’t get picked for anything.  Not […]

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CZ-4

CZ-4

The Star Wars universe is intended to have a lived in look. I think with all the pretty white clone armor and Imperial hardware we’ve seen in recent years it’s easy to over look that. The rest of the universe is worn, used, frayed, etc… The harsh environment of Tatooine is a great weathering agent on its’ inhabitants and […]

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Chewbacca and Disassembled C-3PO Galactic Heroes

Chewbacca and Disassembled C-3PO Galactic Heroes

I must admit, I never thought these would catch on. I figured the serious collectors would pass them by, and kids would favor the regular figures in their place.  That being said, I apparently was wrong.  There seem to be something with the cuteness factor of seeing your favorite Star Wars characters cartoonized in miniature.Until now, I’d passed up the little […]

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