Category Archives: Toy Reviews

Toy Review: Masters of the Universe Classic Review King Hssss (Mattel)

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Patrick Garone

Controversy returns to Masters of the Universe Classics this month with the release of the leader of the Snake Men, King Hssss!  Although, to be fair, controversy is never very far from this toy line.  Hssss comes to us with … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Armor Skeletor (Mattel)

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Patrick Garone

To no one’s surprise, this month we got our first Skeletor variant in Masters of the Universe Classics, Battle Armor Skeletor.  Are you less than excited?  Me too!  Like the rest of the figures released in the MOTUC line, Skeletor … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Masters of the Universe Classics Shadow Beast (Mattel)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Patrick Garone

The fourth oversized “beast” figure in the Masters of the Universe Classics line is the Shadow Beast, a creature that has popped up a number of times in MOTU media.  Usually, Shadowbeasts were depicted as fighting in packs and this … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Masters of the Universe Classics Preternian He-Man (Mattel)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Patrick Garone

This year’s subscription exclusive figure is the obscure and unexpected Preternian Disguised He-Man, based on a sole minicomic appearance near the end of the 1980′s line.  Preternian He-Man was a surprising choice, as many fans were expecting another historical He-Man … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Masters of the Universe Classics He-Man (Comic 2 Pack)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Patrick Garone

So this is pretty late.  The first wave of comic packs have been out for a while and the new ones are actually starting to hit.  While, the Skeletor/Luthor packs are clogging up Toys R Us store shelves, the He-Man/Superman … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Masters of the Universe Classics Eternian Guard 2 Pack (Mattel)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Patrick Garone

The Masters of the Universe Classics line seems to be ever-expanding.  Who would have thought with the releases of He-Man and Beastman back in 2008, that we would now have not only multiple figures releasing every month, but beasts, accessory … Continue reading →

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Editor’s Choice: Best Toys of 2010

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Stacey Rader

  2010 was a phenomenal year for toy collectors, no question. My want list grows by leaps and bounds as companies continue to produce quality toys that are “must-haves”. It’s a good time to be a geek, but it can … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: DC Universe Classics Wave 16 (Mattel)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Chip Carroll

Batman stands on top of the old theater in crime alley.  He is a man that has tasted his own mortality many times. The mental scars are as deep as the many battle wounds given by Bane.  The physical scars … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Retro-Action DC Super Heroes Cheetah (Mattel)

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Stacey Rader

In the past couple of days, I’ve professed my love for Matty’s Retro-Action line of 8″ figures. I have a cabinet in my living room that is a testament to my love of this line. I also love Wonder Woman, … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Retro-Action Real Ghostbusters Ray, Winston, and Egon (Mattel)

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Stacey Rader

I loved Ghostbusters as a kid. I watched the movies every chance I got, and I watched the cartoon, The Real Ghostbusters on Saturday mornings. Though I didn’t like the cartoon as much as the films, I loved the cartoon … Continue reading →

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