Archive for August, 2009

Empty Star Wars Pegs at Wal-Mart

Monday, August 31st, 2009 Posted in Star Wars | No Comments »

Something odd is going on at the Phoenix area Wal-Marts...they have essentially no Star Wars toys.  The above pic shows the total of 7 carded figures in the store.  Look ... Read more..

Figure of the Day 51 – Choro Q Rodimus Prime

Monday, August 31st, 2009 Posted in Figure of the Day, Transformers | No Comments »

Rodimus Prime Series: Choro-Q Transformers Release Date: 2001 Comments: Some of my favorite Transformers items are things I've imported from Japan.  There items are released without them having to be part of a ... Read more..

Figure of the Day 50 – Mon Mothma

Sunday, August 30th, 2009 Posted in Figure of the Day, Star Wars | No Comments »

Mon Mothma Series: Star Wars: The Power of the Force Release Date: 1998 Comments:   Really?  For my 50th FoTD I choose Mon Mothma?  I should probably re-think these choices going forward.   Anyways, in ... Read more..

Figure of the Day 49 – Batman

Saturday, August 29th, 2009 Posted in Figure of the Day | No Comments »

Batman Series: Batman: The Dark Night Release Date: 2008 Comments: With the release of the 2nd relaunched Batman film Mattel's main action figure line was a ~6" scale at a price point of ... Read more..

Photo Op – R2-B1 on Green

Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in Figure Photography | No Comments »

Taken at the Mesa Arts Center; any thoughts? Read more..

Figure of the Day 48 – Galen Marek (Jedi)

Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in Figure of the Day, Star Wars | No Comments »

Galen Marek - Jedi Series: Star Wars Evolutions Release Date: 2008 Comments: This figure, and it's two companion figures were based on the 2008 LucasArt's multi-console game - 'The Force Unleashed' which takes ... Read more..

My Little Pony Coupon – $5 off $20

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Posted in Sale | No Comments »

Coupons.com has a new HASBRO coupon posted, this time for $5 off a $20 My Little Pony purchase.  If you're not seeing it, try looking under zipcode 85295. Read more..

Figure of the Day 47 – The Baroness

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Posted in Figure of the Day | No Comments »

The Baroness Series: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra Release Date: 2009 Comments: A few weekends ago, the GI Joe movie was released to theaters worldwide.  While, I wouldn't say it was a ... Read more..

Photo Op – Bossk on Red

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Posted in Figure Photography, Star Wars | No Comments »

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Figure of the Day 46 – Dark Phoenix

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Posted in Figure of the Day, Marvel | No Comments »

Dark Phoenix Series: Marvel Universe (ToyBiz) Release Date: mid 1990's Comments: ToyBiz did a fantastic job with the Marvel license when they had it.  Their 5" figures were a constant stream of great ... Read more..