Monthly Archives: April 2015
Mattel | MOTU Classics | Sorceress
Sometimes a toy company can destroy a really great character, and Mattel seems to do that more often than other companies. It's even worse when that character is from your own internal brand. The company says they will or won't do something, contradict themselves, and then take a crap all over it. They truly believe you will love it, and then when it fails to impress, they try to justify their actions. The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull is an extremely important character, and Mattel has truly pooped on her three times. It hurts even more so when it's a character you really like. Continue Reading
Mattel | WWE Elite | Undertaker
There are very few wrestlers that I can think of that change versions of their character and simultaneously withstand the test of time. In fact, I can only think of one. His character has evolved from a scary zombie-like beast, to a more personable version, to a cult leader, to a biker, and then versions in between. Combine the charismatic personality with an amazing skill set for a big man, and you've got the phenom known as the Undertaker. Continue Reading
Unique Toys | Transformers | Galvatron (Mania King)
Sometimes a beloved character that undergoes changes is met with polarizing responses. It happens to musicians, movies, and even cartoon characters. When Megatron was turned into Galvatron, fans either loved it or hated it. Gone was the raspy voice so wonderfully done and replaced by a more whiny and cranky voice. Gone was the Walther P-38 and replaced by some laser cannon. Gone was the intelligence and cunning and replaced with crazy. And unlike many, I actually liked the character. Continue Reading
Star Ace | Harry Potter | Lord Voldemort
It's He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, but I'm going to say it anyway, it's Lord Voldemort, and the first 1/6 scale version on the market. I've waited a long time for a figure of the famed dark wizard, and now I finally have one. The toy industry has not been kind for a franchise that literally begs for action figures. The sheer number of characters warrants a commanding presence in the toy aisle, but surprisingly has existed on the fringe at best. So does this new figure hold as a representation of one of the most iconic screen villains? Continue Reading
MODS & CUSTOMS
Custom: Sistar | Bora
When you think girl K-pop group the first is usually Girls' Generation, but there are some other... Read More →
Custom: The Dark Knight Trilogy | Lucius Fox
Behind every great here is a great... tech provider. At least in the case of Batman. Bruce Wayne... Read More →
Mod: Hasbro | Star Wars Black 3.75″ | Darth Vader (EP III)
Hasbro recently released the Star Wars Black Series Darth Vader from Episode 3. It's a really nice... Read More →
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Mattel | WWE Exclusive | Vince McMahon
When you think about professional wrestling, common names that come to mind are Hulk Hogan, Ric... Read More →
Mattel | MOTU Classics | Sorceress
Sometimes a toy company can destroy a really great character, and Mattel seems to do that more... Read More →
Mattel | WWE Elite | Undertaker
There are very few wrestlers that I can think of that change versions of their character and... Read More →