Sponsor Update: BigBadToyStore – Diamond, Dc, Koto, FansProject, PlanetX
Saturday, October 20th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Here’s a quick sponsor update from BigBadToyStore.com
Dark Knight Rises Target Exclusive Halloween Batman Figure Review
Friday, October 19th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
It’s DAY 1 of Phantom Dan’s 13 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN TOY REVIEWS!
Target has a really bizarre Dark Knight Rises exclusive that can be found in their Halloween department!
Join me for a look at Halloween Batman in is funky cool pumpkin packaging!
Pixel Dan’s 13 Days of Halloween Toy Reviews
Friday, October 19th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the 13 Days of Halloween Toy Reviews!
Phantom Dan is back for the 2012 Halloween season, and this year he has a countdown to Halloween with 13 toy review videos! Each day, a new button on the interactive calendar will become active. Just click on the date, and be taken to a new review of a Halloween-themed toy! The countdown ends on Halloween day!
So what are you waiting for? Don’t be afraid! Click and enjoy!
Disney Wreck-It Ralph Wall Smashing Ralph Action Figure Review
Thursday, October 18th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
I’M GONNA WRECK IT!
Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph hits theaters soon, and a brand new line of action figures from Thinkway Toys is already beginning to hit stores!
Join me for a look at the film’s main character in action figure form. It’s Wall smashing Ralph!
Video after the jump!
Hasbro Star Wars TRU Exclusive Speeder Bike and Scout Trooper Figure Review
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
For the latest on Star Wars toy collecting news, be sure to visit JediInsider.com
Exclusive to Toys R Us comes this brand new Star Wars box set featuring the Speeder Bike and it’s Scout Trooper pilot!
Join me for a look at this new set and see if it’s worth picking up!
Video after the jump!
Hasbro Star Wars Angry Birds Early Bird Package Video Review
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Angry Birds! They are everywhere! And Hasbro is the latest to get the license for new Angry Birds product, featuring the brand new Star Wars theme!
Kicking off this new line is an homage to the classic Kenner Star Wars line: the Early Angry Bird Package! Join Pixel Dan for a look at this new set and see if this is something you’ll want to add to your collection!
Video after the jump!
MOTU Classics Castle Grayskull concept images
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Matty has finally posted some larger images of the concept drawings for the upcoming Castle Grayskull playset! The initial images that hit online were a bit small. These make it a little easier to see what’s going on.
Castle Grayskull is available for pre-order right now on MattyCollector.com!
Funko Masters of the Universe Pop! Vinyl hi-res images
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
Funko has released hi-res images of their upcoming Masters of the Universe Pop! Vinyl figures! The first series includes He-Man, Skeletor, She-Ra, Hordak, and Spikor! I’m not sure on the release date yet, nut I will keep you all posted.
All I know is that I’m very excited for these, being a big fan of the Pop! Vinyl line! That Skeletor is wicked cool!
MOTU Classics Castle Grayskull Pre-Orders have begun!
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
UPDATE: Good news for international fans! Reports have been coming in that Matty has adjusted the shipping costs on international orders. They are about half the cost now, which most seem to report as being accurate. Thank goodness!
Original: The pre-order for the Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull playset have opened up on MattyCollector.com. You can Pre-Order it and read the full details of the playset here.
The final cost of the playset is $250.00 plus shipping/taxes. Matty will not charge you for the playset until it ships, which isn’t until December 2013. So I guess you’ve got a little over a year to actually save up for it, which is kind of nice.
Shipping costs are already looking really high on this one, though. For me, shipping and taxes to Illinois ran $54. Already, many International fans are reporting shipping prices as high as $200, which is incredibly steep. So be warned, this is not going to be a cheap purchase.
So here’s the question: will the shipping charges keep you from ordering? And also, do we think the high shipping costs will hurt the overall chances of the goal being met in order to actually produce the playset?
Interview with “Design Your Own Trashie” 2012 Winner Brian Roberts
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 by Pixel Dan
It’s no secret to those who follow me that I have become a big fan of Moose Toys’ Trash Pack toy line. The series of gross little characters known as the “Trashies” has a very retro vibe to it that really appeals to the kid in me. They absolutely feel like something I would have picked up on a random trip to the toy store with my mom back in 1987.
And I’m certainly not the only one who has a love for this line, as it has been running strong for just over a year now, and is already three waves in with hundreds of Trashies available! Collectors and kids alike have been drawn to this incredibly fun line.
Earlier this year, Moose Toys ran a “Design Your Own Trashie” contest, allowing fans to create their very own character with the winner receiving a real mini figure of their creation!
Brian Roberts was the lucky fan who won, with his incredibly cool character creation “Macaroni & Sneeze!” Brian was gracious enough to speak with me and answer a few questions I had about his winning entry!
