Month: August 2010
Vault Review: Lego Minifigures
Truetorial: Mattel’s
Meddling Middle Management
You may have heard over the weekend that the 200x Whiplash head caused a bit of commotion in the Mattel offices and the 200x heads can no longer be included in the line. By itself, this might not be big news, but I think it's part of a larger issue. "Mattel Management" is trying to keep 200x out of Classics.
MOTUClassics.Com:
Whiplash Review
I would've never pegged Whiplash as the figure to traigger an uproar, but given his name, perhaps it's appropriate. The controversy, at least this week, is a bigger story than the figure itself, but will he really be the last classics figure with a MO2Kesque head? After having him in hand, I hope not
Vault Review:
Doctor Who Dalek Ironside
It’s almost impossible to think about Doctor Who and not have your mind wander to his greatest adversaries, the Daleks. So it’s no surprise that Underground Toys has already made a legion of these mutant menaces in every imaginable variation, even a WWII soldier. Wait, what?
MOTUClassics.Com:
Mo-Larr Review
Love him or hate him, Mo-Larr has joined the ranks of MOTU Classics. If we had to define sides, I'm Pro-Mo-Larr. I have to be - some of my favorite MOTU characters are giant bees, cowboys, elephant firefighters, and glowing skeletons. How could I turn away from an Eternian Dentist?
Ask Matty
August 16th Edition
Since GB2 Winston (w/ slimeblower) appears to be a WIP can we expect to see the full chest harness for the slimeblower on the final figure?
Vault Review: Chrono Trigger Formation Arts
In 1995, Squaresoft released Chrono Trigger on the Super Nintendo, and the video gaming world was forever changed. Now, fifteen years later, Square Enix has released a set of figures based on this timeless game. The first thing that popped into my mind when I saw them: Finally!