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Jun 30th, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
Who needs Xzibit to pimp a ride? These little (and some not so little) plastic men already have bomb ass wheels, and there’s not a spinner in sight.
Tags: akira, Batmobile, ghost rider, hot toys, jurassic park, McFarlane Toys, Monkeys, ninja turtles, robocop, Speed Racer, Toys Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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Jun 9th, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
This edition showcases the rest of the amazing Palisades Muppet playsets and a few more gems from years gone by and even a newbie!
Tags: badass playsets, Mattel, MOTU, Muppets, Palisades, retro, Secret Wars, TMNT, Toys Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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May 23rd, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Holy Crap! Remember...
“It’s lazer time, Boyzz!” not only is that a line in the show; it’s a line in every episode of the show. We picked a winner this week.
Tags: 90's, Cartoons, cheesy, goofy, inappropriate toys, lame, retro, robo wang, Toys, TV, ziv zulander, zz Posted in Columns, Holy Crap! Remember... |
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May 19th, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
After a few half-assed attempts at a Springer from Hasbro, we finally get the real thing. And this time, the real thing is in fact anything but thanks to the fine people at Fansproject.
Tags: 3rd party, customs, Defender, FansProject, springer, The Wreckers, Toys, Transformers, warbot, warbot defender, Wreckers Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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Mar 31st, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
A couple of these are kinda hot, but most of them might make you pee a little. I’m just sayin’… You’ve been warned.
Tags: dorothy, Dracula, McFarla, mcfarlane, monsters, oz, Toys Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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Mar 13th, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, It's All Geek to Me
No, we’re not talking about puppy chow. True kibble is the scourge of the discerning Transformers collector. Intrigued? I thought so.
Tags: Bumblebee, kibble, Prime, revenge of the fallen, rodimus, ROTF, Sideswipe, Toys, Transformers Posted in Columns, It's All Geek to Me |
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Mar 10th, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
It’s been nearly a year since the last crop of “Transformers Animated” figures. With the release of the last few long-awaited molds, this looks like the end. We hardly knew ye, “Transformers Animated.”
Tags: Arcee, Blitzwing, bulkhead, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Prowl, Shockwave, Toys, Transformers, Transformers Animated, Ultra Magnus Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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Jan 28th, 2010 |
By Lee Rodriguez |
Category: Columns, Should We Know You?
A new column for the new year: We start things off with an artist whose work is more than meets the eye. Wocka wocka wocka!
Tags: 80's, action figures, customizers, customizing, frenzy_rumble, Interviews, Toys, Transformers Posted in Columns, Should We Know You? |
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Jan 27th, 2010 |
By Matthew Cavazos |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
January is almost over, and there are lots of plastic goodness to be had, so here are eight newsbytes about upcoming toys to look out for in 2010!
Tags: at at, Barbie, big at at, cyndi lauper, DC, dc comics, DC Universe Classics, DCUC, hasbro, Hero Factory, hot wheels, jake gyllenhal, Ladies of the '80s, LEGO, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, prince of persia, rey mysterio, star wars, stealth riders, Teen Titans, Toys, Transformers, Video Games, war for cybertron, wwe Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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Jan 20th, 2010 |
By Jason Kerouac |
Category: Columns, Figure 8
I take a look at eight characters and teams that deserved the Legends treatment, and judging by the customs out there, I’m not the only one who thinks so!
Tags: Jean Grey, Madame Web, Marvel, marvel legends, Maverick, Runaways, Stryfe, Thunderbolts, Toys, Wrecking Crew, Young Avengers Posted in Columns, Figure 8 |
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