Toys Archive

  • Adventures in toy hunting

    Adventures in toy hunting

    A friend and I went out last night searching for the Gotham City 5 box set from Mattel's DC Universe Classics figure line. I got news that they had started appearing in Walmarts, and had hoped to grab one for myself since I don't yet have a Two-Face, Catwoman, or a normal looking Superman figure yet.

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  • Wonder Twin figures activate!

    Wonder Twin figures activate!

    As much shit as I've given Super Friends over the years, I just couldn't resist ordering these cheesy-ass figures for my growing collection of DC Universe Classics. It's too bad that Gleek was only available at the San Diego Comic Con. Still, I'm happy with this set as it is.

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  • Weekend toy huntin’

    Weekend toy huntin’

    Then, at Target I found the Iceman (comic book version) 3.75" X-Men Origins Wolverine figure as well as the new G.I.Joe Rise of Cobra toys. Being the colossal geek that I am, I absolutely had to snag a Snake Eyes and a Storm Shadow. Naturally, I couldn't resist opening them, so here's a quick review...

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  • Score!

    Score!

    Yesterday was probably one of the best days ever! Anyone who knows me knows that this is not an expression I use often. Or ever, for that matter.

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  • Double XP Weekend

    Double XP Weekend

    I had plenty of fun this past weekend. I spent a lot of time on Infinity trying to level up my Brute, Knockaround. While I wasn't able to get to 50, I did get her from 26 to 37. Not bad as far as I'm concerned. Plus, I earned a promotion in my VG, Section Eight, for how much prestige I had earned, and I got to team with some

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  • Geeking out

    Geeking out

    The action figures for the Iron Man movie have hit store shelves. Last night I was fortunate enough to pick up the Mk. 3 version of Iron Man and the Iron Monger figures. Both figures look good. The Iron Man was a little loose in the leg/feet department, and Iron Monger isn't super-articulated, but both serve my needs

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