Archive for March, 2011

Name That…Warrior Dude

Name That…Warrior Dude

I think this figure looks like he has a Transformer head. But, that’s probably just me.  

March 31, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Dark Crystal

Name That…Dark Crystal

No, not THE Dark Crystal. I wouldn’t do anything that easy. But, this one should be easy.

March 29, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
X-Men Minimate DVD 4-Pack (Part 1)

X-Men Minimate DVD 4-Pack (Part 1)

This is one of those things I’ve had for a lonnnngggg time and never quite got around to reviewing. In the first of 2 parts, I’m taking a look at two of the figures from the Marvel Minimates X-Men DVD 4 pack. This one came from Toys R Us along with a DVD of X-Men: […]

March 28, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Gamorrean Guard

Gamorrean Guard

Out of all of the figures comprising wave 3 of the Star Wars Vintage Collection by Hasbro, the Gamorrean Guard was right at the top spot of my list.

March 26, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Elder Predator (Takara)

Elder Predator (Takara)

The Elder Predator (MA-15) figure was released back in 2005 as part of Takara’s Alien VS Predator line. The Elder wasn’t as popular as the Scar and Celtic Predators or even the Alien Warrior I reviewed some time ago, but it’s still a very impressive figure.

March 25, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Heroic Dude

Name That…Heroic Dude

People will be surprised by this one, as it isn’t something that I would normally use for this game.  

March 24, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
Club Hair For GI Joe

Club Hair For GI Joe

I can’t remember how I happened on this website, but I thought it interesting enough to bookmark. With new 12 inch GI Joes coming this year, I imagine (and hope) we will see a resurgence of interest in the older figures. That said, I’ve seen some vintage Action Team figures in sad shape. Have no fear, […]

March 23, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Step Up

Name That…Step Up

My first boss once told me if I wanted a raise to go stand on a paint bucket in back.

March 22, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Embo

Embo

Embo is one of the best ever figures to come out of the Clone Wars line, in my opinion. The figure is well equipped and articulated, plus the character design is plain cool. Add to that that bounty hunters are the rockstars of the Star Wars Universe, and you have a surefire winner in your hands.

March 19, 2011 | By | Reply More
Kevin Flynn’s Lightcycle

Kevin Flynn’s Lightcycle

The original Syd Mead lightcycle design, iconic as it may be, always had this abstract art feel to it, with it’s smooth, clean geometry. The new “vintage” lightcycle design presented in Tron Legacy has a more “realistic” feel to it even though it retains all of the key design elements from the 1982 concept.

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Name That…Modern Venus De Milo

Name That…Modern Venus De Milo

The no arm look of this shadow is where I got the name.

March 17, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More
Cover Girl (GI Joe)

Cover Girl (GI Joe)

Even though I got her on clearance, thought she was ugly in the package, I was impressed with her in the end.

March 16, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Watering Can

Name That…Watering Can

No, it’s not from the Gardening Psycho figure from the Movie Maniacs line.

March 15, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Wooof

Wooof

You know the old phrase by Shakespeare “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”? Well, something similar can be applied here, as even though the card states that the character name is officially Wooof, he’ll always be Klaatu to me

March 12, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
SyFy’s “Face Off” Makes Me Rethink My Career Choice

SyFy’s “Face Off” Makes Me Rethink My Career Choice

From a very early age I’ve had a fascination with movies and TV shows. Not only the shows themselves but the technical aspects of how they are made. And since I lean towards sci-fi and fantasy genres, these things typically include special effects and make up. Back in my day, there wasn’t an internet to […]

March 11, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Broken Man

Name That…Broken Man

This figure is missing a piece. Sorry.

March 10, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
DIY Comic Book Binding

DIY Comic Book Binding

Dozymuppet from the Action Figure Blues forum shares his custom hardcover comic book binding project.

March 9, 2011 | By | Reply More
Name That…Case Closed

Name That…Case Closed

We gotta get this to the count assessors office by noon….

March 8, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Rogue & Beast Minimates

Rogue & Beast Minimates

Well, you knew if I had Gambit, I was going to have get the set with Rogue. I have to say that would have seemed like the more natural pairing for a two pack. I suppose they sell more this way. Both of these Minimates are again their 90’s versions. And I’m really okay with […]

March 7, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Han Solo (Echo Base Outfit)

Han Solo (Echo Base Outfit)

I have never really identified with Han Solo, and accordingly, I have not been too keen in keeping up with the newer action figures released for the character. Back when the line up for the first wave of the new Vintage Collection was announced, the Echo Base Han Solo was one I did not plan to get at launch date.

March 5, 2011 | By | Reply More