Archive for October, 2011

Geeks For Tots!

Geeks For Tots!

  Monday is normally reserved for reviews and discussion of Superheroes. However, we’re coming up on the time of year when us mere mortals can step up and be heroes. Most of us spend the year tracking down the most elusive action figures and toys to make ourselves happy, but by giving toys up, we can make […]

October 31, 2011 | By | Reply More
Landspeeder (Vintage Die Cast)

Landspeeder (Vintage Die Cast)

I think it’s easy to forget that Star Wars was the first licensed toy line to really take off with action figures. Because of that, I don’t think Kenner really knew what would hit. That is why the early days included Play Doh, vans, role play items, etc. One of the more unique lines from the early Kenner […]

October 29, 2011 | By | Reply More
Sergeant Forge

Sergeant Forge

I have not played Halo Wars. I will not play Halo Wars. Despite the mostly positive reviews that game accrued, for me the meat of the Halo universe are the shooting games and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.

October 28, 2011 | By | Reply More
Name That…Hero

Name That…Hero

No, not the sandwich type hero. But, I’m sure they’d approve.

October 27, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Snow Job (Vintage)

Snow Job (Vintage)

Yes, I’m aware most of you were expecting to read a Black Dragon review this week. Well, I wasn’t happy with the pictures. It will be soon, though. So instead I put this vintage Joe review together as penance. As much as I didn’t like my Black Dragon pictures, I really don’t like taking pictures of […]

October 26, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More
Name That…Easiest Ever

Name That…Easiest Ever

Once you figure out what it is, there’s one obvious character for it.

October 25, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More
Whiplash (Mega Bloks)

Whiplash (Mega Bloks)

I thought since there was a new series of Marvel Mega Bloks figures, I’d tempt fate and get one. I ended up with Whiplash from Iron Man 2. I needed a bad guy to go with War Machine and Spidey, so it’s not all bad. Appearance: Any likeness to Mickey Rourke is purely coincidental. That’s […]

October 24, 2011 | By | Reply More
Spartan Military Police Custom (Blue Team)

Spartan Military Police Custom (Blue Team)

I must say that I was not immediately taken with McFarlane’s Halo: Reach line. I started buying the figures when they debuted their Halo 3 line-up, but the Reach Spartans were not an immediate hit with me.

October 21, 2011 | By | Reply More
Name That…Peace

Name That…Peace

This dude wants to spread Peace. At least I hope that is what he spreading. Oh Dear.

October 20, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Cobra Air Trooper (Black Dragon Pilot)

Cobra Air Trooper (Black Dragon Pilot)

Included with the Black Dragon is a requisite pilot figure. Similar to the VAMP, this vehichle comes with a generic driver instead of a named pilot. This pilot is generic enough that if it wasn’t for the one small Cobra insignia, he could have came from either side of the GI Joe/Cobra battle lines. Appearance: […]

October 19, 2011 | By | 6 Replies More
Name That…White Ring

Name That…White Ring

I know. This could be anything. It is an action figure accessory, however.

October 18, 2011 | By | Reply More
And The Vinner Is….

And The Vinner Is….

I have to say I’m really please with the interaction and participation in the contest. A huge thanks to our sponsor Figure of the Day. Remember to go check them out every day, as there is a new figure a day (Clever!). So without further ado…selected through a scientific double blind process by Mrs. Nerd…Pocket […]

October 17, 2011 | By | Reply More
Logray

Logray

I must confess that I was not particularly excited to learn that there would be a new release of this character in Hasbro’s 2011 Vintage Collection. To my eye, the Kenner vintage one still holds it’s own against the more recent POTF version, and after seeing the other, updated ewoks that have ben released in the past few years, I didn’t think there would be a significant improvement.

October 15, 2011 | By | Reply More
Android

Android

I want to open this and say I’m not vinyl collector. I love most of the new urban vinyl stuff I see, and can appreciate it. Some of that stuff is crazy cool. I do however love my Android phone. When I saw this little guy on Think Geek, I thought he’d make a cool […]

October 14, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More
Name That…Not Batman

Name That…Not Batman

This shadow gives me a Batman vibe. It’s not Batman, it just reminds me of something bat like.

October 13, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Trash

Name That…Trash

No, it’s literally trash this time.

October 11, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More
Red Skull Redux

Red Skull Redux

With the “Talk to the Skull and Win!” contest ending at Midnight yesterday, it’s a bit apropos that I’m talking about the Red Skull today. (Don’t worry, the contest winner will be announced as soon as they’ve been confirmed by email.) First, I was discussing the silent version of “Phantom of the Opera” with talented artist […]

October 10, 2011 | By | Reply More
Chewbacca (Star Wars Buddies)

Chewbacca (Star Wars Buddies)

Of course, they made a Chewbacca Star Wars Buddy. Who wouldn’t want their own cuddly Wookie? Chewie looks more like a Boyd Bear than anything else to me. Mostly do to the face. Which also makes him look like our wonder pup, Madison. Pretty typical teddy bear style nose and eyes are used to make […]

October 8, 2011 | By | Reply More
Master Chief (Halo 2)

Master Chief (Halo 2)

Ever since McFarlane started working the Halo license, the one character they have kept getting out every year has been that of the hero of the saga, Master Chief also known as John-117.

October 7, 2011 | By | Reply More
Name That…Not Batgirl

Name That…Not Batgirl

Well. It’s not Batgirl. Or Batwoman, even.

October 6, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More