Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Please welcome the newest sponsor of Pixel-Dan.com: FantasticPlasticToys.com!
Fantastic Plastic Toys features a terrific selection of action figures and collectibles, including Marvel, Mini Mates, Monster High, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more!
Be sure to check them out, and tell them that Pixel Dan sent ya!
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 by Pixel Dan
This one is a rare, non-toy related interview from me.But seeing as how I am a Voltron fan, I just could not pass up the opportunity to talk to Brandon Thomas, writer of the current Voltron and Voltron: Year One books from Dynamite Comics!
So sit back and hear about the inspiration behind the current Voltron books, and maybe get a sneak peek at where the stories are headed!
Video after the jump!
Saturday, July 21st, 2012 by Pixel Dan
At the 2012 San Diego Comic Con, Mattel revealed the winner of their Masters of the Universe Classics Create-A-Character contest. The winner announced was Daniel Benedict for his creation Castle Grayskullman.
For his win, Castle Grayskullman will get a release in the 2012 Masters of the Universe Classics 30th Anniversary Collection toy line. He will receive the same treatment as the other figure, even getting sculpted by the Four Horsemen.
The new figure was on display at the show in the the Mattel display cases. He’s a very interesting design, featuring the look of the famous castle from Masters of the Universe. His face is that of the castle’s, his shield is from the drawbridge, and even his swords are taken right from the designs seen on the flag that stood atop the vintage Castle Grayskull playset. It’s a very creative idea for an action figure, and I immediately felt that this felt like a great figure for a “create-a-character” contest win.
Soon after the event, I was contacted by the winner himself, Daniel Benedict. I took this opportunity to ask him if he’d be willing to do an interview with me, and he obliged.
Read through to find out Daniel’s reaction to winning, and to see his incredibly creative “vintage” toy commercial for Castle Grayskullman!
Saturday, July 21st, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Here’s a quick sponsor update form Nerd Rage Toys
Friday, July 20th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Here’s a quick sponsor update from Past Generation Toys
Friday, July 20th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Welcome to Flashback Friday, the newest feature of Pixel-Dan.com!
Flashback Friday is a chance for me to share some of my past videos with everyone again. This will allow newer viewers to see a video they might not have yet seen, and allow the long-time viewers a trip down memory lane! It also serves to show just how much my videos have evolved over the years.
Warning: the quality will not always be very good in these older videos!
Today’s Flashback is an overview I did on an incredibly cool toy line from Playmates Toys known as Skeleton Warriors. This line features some amazingly detailed action figures for the era, and ended far too soon!
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Here’s a look at what Mattel had on display at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con for their DC Universe Classics, Young Justice, and newly announced Watchmen toy lines!
Click through to check out the video!
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Hasbro had on display at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con a small teaser display of their upcoming Star Trek Kreo sets. The small display case featured the USS Enterprise, as well as Kreon mini figures of Dr. McCoy, Spock, and Captain Kirk.
Click through to check it out!
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Mattel had an amazing display for the very popular Monster High line of collectible dolls at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con! Check out all of the pieces that were on display at the event!
Click through to check out the video!
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Lou Scheimer made his very last convention appearance at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con! If you grew up with and are a fan of Filmation cartoons, then this is one panel you do not want to miss!
