tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post3727382441287392760..comments2023-12-18T21:04:53.693-05:00Comments on Toys and Tomfoolery: An Update/Schwag BragAlexxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09467443844522666834noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-75984019457446335682014-07-18T02:09:10.100-04:002014-07-18T02:09:10.100-04:00Hasbro's doing some fun, creative stuff with t...Hasbro's doing some fun, creative stuff with the current movie line that I think gets lost on a lot of the fans that only want GEEWUN AND ARTICULATION OR IT'S FOR BABIES. The line looks colorful and fun these days, particularly with the Dinobots that I think were wisely given some bright colors compared to the drab schemes seen in the film. I'm all for the classic gray/red/gold of the G1 Dinobots but it's nice to get some variety! (Plus for the purists there's the SDCC set they recently announced, have you seen that? It's sublime.)<br /><br />Also, fun fact - that red sword that came with your Grimlock/Grimlock set didn't originally come with the Energon Grimlock. Energon Grimmy actually came with no accessories at all (unless you count his pack-mate, Swoop, as an accessory...but...why?). The sword, in fact, is a recolor of the gold sword that came with G1 Razorclaw, leader of the Predacons. Weird, yeah?<br /><br />Another weird thing from those Dinobot two-packs. Noticed how they use the G1 box art on the side to represent the classic Dinobot? Next time you're in a store, take a look at the Strafe two-pack. Swoop was the original pteranodon Dinobot, but Hasbro used the box art for G1 Strafe - who was not a Dinobot (he was a Technobot that transformed into a jet fighter). <br /><br />Anyway, ramble over. Looking forward to the Grayskull pics. :)Draculahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00587852177919783864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-54700657206667953372014-07-17T12:53:45.068-04:002014-07-17T12:53:45.068-04:00It's crazy, someone on Tokunation said Graysku...It's crazy, someone on Tokunation said Grayskull made for a great Shocker base! One way or another, it apparently works for Kamen Rider, and that makes me happy (and now I'm totally gona put Shadow Moon on the throne at some point). Alexxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467443844522666834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-17393613875502632592014-07-17T11:13:19.132-04:002014-07-17T11:13:19.132-04:00Well, not checking EVERY day... just every... othe...Well, not checking EVERY day... just every... other... day.<br /><br />Looking forward to the Castle Grayskull review. I'm still on the fence on whether to get one, but I think I will be getting it by the end of this year. If you're familiar with Kamen Rider Black, Grayskull looks like it'd make a good Golgom Empire base, with Shadow Moon lounging on the throne. Otherwise, Scarabus needs a haunt, especially with his Raven Warriors coming to roost soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071305670626268594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-67770943027967248172014-07-16T18:57:28.428-04:002014-07-16T18:57:28.428-04:00Totally, Can't wait for the blanks, the armour...Totally, Can't wait for the blanks, the armour sets and Skeletons. Going to mix and match those for all sorts of custom bases and when they get to the Fantasy series they've been showing off control art for on their Facebook... Delicious.<br /><br />Now I have to reduce that which I don't have much love for anymore, another culling!Dr Synhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662331056153128519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-84299225966835416212014-07-16T12:51:15.688-04:002014-07-16T12:51:15.688-04:00I will quickly take my time. Thank you for your i...I will quickly take my time. Thank you for your input, random stranger!<br /><br />The stickers seem to be staying on so far, but there's no telling what'll happen over time. They always seem nice, but you never know. I've still got other Japanese figures with stickers that all peel up at the edges and drive me crazy.<br /><br />I am eagerly awaiting more Mario things from this line as well! More sets, more enemies, more background items, etc. Hopefully they branch out on the characters as well, like the Koopa Kids you mentioned. I don't know if they should be articulated or part of sets, but I want 'em. I gotta say, though: I'm SUPER looking forward to an articulated Bowser! <br /><br />I think that Transformer is supposed to be Jazz, just recolored. I googled the strange words on his chest and they're from some line of cars, so I think he's just a homage to some famous car makers. He is kinda neat, but I just wanted a character I already knew when it came to little collectables like this.<br /><br />Anyway, yeah! Years and years and YEARS, whatever it takes!Alexxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467443844522666834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-30219415615448131552014-07-16T12:43:32.255-04:002014-07-16T12:43:32.255-04:00Yes, I did participate in the Boss Fight Kickstart...Yes, I did participate in the Boss Fight Kickstarter! <br /><br />I uh.....dropped 500 on them. The deal became too great at that "all-in" tier! I talked it over with my wife, and she agreed that - if I am totally into these - then the one-of-each choice really nets you a fantastic deal. It also helps that I can pass around some of the stuff I don't want to my friends. Also ALSO I'm going to keep myself out of the stores until this is paid off, which is fine, 'cause I've already got a million things around here to cover!<br /><br />In some ways I like getting the deal, in other ways I feel funny buying into something I've never even HELD. I usually try a toyline out before buying into it, but I just LAUNCHED myself into this with only promises to go on. But man, I can't see any problems with these! It all just looks fantastic, AND I want to see where else they can go with the fantasy and sci-fi stuff. <br /><br />In the end, I think I need to go through my G.I. Joes and cut down that collection. I'm still holding on to a lot of 25th anniversary figures that just got blown away by newer stuff. Obsolete, I guess.Alexxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467443844522666834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-9688462939073172862014-07-16T10:33:31.814-04:002014-07-16T10:33:31.814-04:00Hey man, just take your time. And be quick about ...Hey man, just take your time. And be quick about it. That's all I have to say.<br /><br />Well, it's not ALL I have to say.<br /><br />Of course I'm into this Kamen Rider stuff, but MAN I'm on the fence with the figure style of those Gaim guys. I really want to try them, but I just don't do stickers very well. I may even do a post on my blog about how much I hate stickers on toys, because I really really do. They're just evil. Those little "66" guys (or whatever they're called) like your Kamen Rider 1 on the dinobot are just little bundles of amaze-balls though. I want a whole collection of those guys!<br /><br />I love that Figuarts Mario too. I'm assuming they'll do more sets, hopefully with other baddies than just goombas. Come on, give us Dry Bones! Or some Koopa Kids! Or S'ptooey! I loves me some S'ptooey.<br /><br />And I dunno, I think that chase Transformer you found is pretty cool. I like how simple he is and the dull colours. I'm not even being sarcastic! What's special about him to make him chase though? Who is he?<br /><br />Anyway, well all hit slumps. I've hit a slump too. But you keep coming back, and that's what counts. Doesn't matter how many years go by. Right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454650838507365691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607162899803883062.post-75990541036992963232014-07-16T08:21:54.848-04:002014-07-16T08:21:54.848-04:00In dog we trust.
And Slumps happen all the time, ...In dog we trust.<br /><br />And Slumps happen all the time, and sometimes you need a break from the things you enjoy. Besides you got a ton of entries on this blog now so even in the downtime a person can easily find a good Post to enjoy. <br /><br />Good choice on that Dinobot Scorn.<br /><br /><br />DId you perchance get to participate in the Boss Fight Kickstarter goodness?Dr Synhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662331056153128519noreply@blogger.com