Archive for May, 2013

Zartan (Retaliation)

Zartan (Retaliation)

I have come to realize that the G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie was, at its heart, a project meant to boost toy sales instead of the opposite, where the toys are meant to promote theater attendance.

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Name That…Ornate Rectangle

Name That…Ornate Rectangle

The detail on this is just crazy.

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War Machine (Iron Man 3 Assemblers)

War Machine (Iron Man 3 Assemblers)

I’d been avoiding Iron Man 3 figures pretty much since they came out. Since they seemed to be lacking most of what I’d liked about the Iron Man 2 line, they were a pretty easy pass. I had picked up something in passing, War Machine was only available in the “Assemblers” version, the larger interchangeable limbs […]

May 6, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Ood (Titans Vinyl Figure)

Ood (Titans Vinyl Figure)

  I don’t know when it happened, but I’m turning into a blind packed figure junkie. I just kind of dig the little ones. When I was a local store had the Doctor Who Titans figures, I decided to get one. I knew there was an Ood, which is a character Mrs. Nerd and I […]

May 3, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Strange Lego

Name That…Strange Lego

This looks like a Gonzo Lego Minifigure, but it’s not.

May 2, 2013 | By | Reply More
Joe Con 2013: Custom Figures

Joe Con 2013: Custom Figures

  I started with the dioramas because they are a personal favorite. However, there was just as much talent on display in the custom figure competition.   This was actually in the diorama category, I just forgot to put it over there. I dig astronauts, so this 12″ Joe was fun for me to see. […]

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