Matte Plastic

I don’t know….check THIS out.
These crossover figures must do well, because they keep making them. Star Wars and Transformers have
been mixed together for several waves now. Granted, I do have many of them - some of them are really cool.
With the Star Wars ones they each came with a tiny pilot of their character, which for whatever reason, I found
more acceptable. But these guys look like they just full on transform into the character….no pilots. Of course,
I wouldn’t really expect the Hulk to be piloting anything - his fingers are too big after all. Anyway, I’m sure I’ll end up with some of these figures - they actually do look like they’ve got pretty good robot modes, and that is a very important key to these!

All right, after that last post by Floyd, it looks like I gotta go find some new figures to open!

-Matt

Iron Man toys started showing up in Wal Marts all across the country. In addition to the toys found at other stores, Wal Mart also has this exclusive “Stealth Operations Suit” figure, which looks an awful lot like the War Machine suit from the comics.

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The San Diego Comic-Con hits in July, but it looks like Hasbro is showing off one of their exclusives;

Check out the full size image HERE!

Looks like a nice set. The sabertooth cat looks pretty nice - lots of articualtion! The critter figures usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to joints - nice to see this guy looks like he’s full of motion!

Yes, I do even open the exclusive figures!

-Matt

The very cool set of Turtles figs are on the loose at the New York Comic-Con.
You can get a set there, and get it signed by Peter Laird.
Check the link out HERE

-Matt

Ok gang,
I apologize for bein out of it. I’ve ben settling into the new job, and haven’t been able to get online at home regularly. (my loverly wife has been working hard on the computer late nights on the yearbook for our daughter’s school!) But, I’m all set up now at work with a machine and time in the mornings to get back to blogging - woohoo!!
I do have some toys to chat about, but on the whole it’s been pretty slow out there. Heck, I’ve been so out of it I actually have some figures STILL in their packages!! I best go remedy that situation right away! So, have a Happy Easter or Hapy Spring Equinox and I’ll see y’all on Monday!!

Go get those figures out of their eggs!

-Matt

Well, I’ll tell you! Sorry I’ve been MIA lately, but all last week I was renovating our bathroom while I had some time off before I started a new job this week! WooHoo!

So, here was my supervisor for the renovation….
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Sorry gang - I’ve had quite a few things going on this weekend. I’ll get my photo-booth together and get rollin on some reviews. I’ve got several figures standing in line waiting - but they ARE at least out of their packages!

-Matt

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan who also likes animation? You might want to check out this maquette from Gentle Giant.

This 10′ tall maquette would look great on top of any animation desk or entertainment center.

-Floyd Bishop

I might just be one of the last people on the planet without a cellphone. But Toshiba might just have me with THIS
I mean, for a Transformer fan, this is pretty sweet….simplistic, but pretty sweet. Now, if the face is animated while someone is talking to you on speakerphone, then it’s all the better! I suppose the next time the phone kiosk people assautl me in the malls, I’ll just tell them that if they get me one of those phones, then I’ll be happy to sign up!

Until then, I’ll just stick with getting all my figures opened!

-Matt

I’m curious, what would you guys like to see? I know I run off at the keyboard about Transformers and other 80’s inspired toys. Is there some figure you’d like me to review before you go make that purchase, or maybe you’re wanting to see something else? Maybe trying to figure out a figure customization? Whatever ya want - go ahead and ask away!

As long as you open that figure before he gets cabin fever!

-Matt