Figure of the Day 40 – Tarkin

Tarkin Series: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Release Date: 2005 Comments: Oh, what a tease you are George Lucas.  Fans got all aflutter when they learned that Tarkin was…

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Figure of the Day 39 – Human Torch

Human Torch Series: Marvel Universe; Secret Wars Comic Packs Release Date: 2009 Comments: After a long run of figures at a 5″ scale, then 6-7″ scale for Marvel legends; HASBRO…

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Photo Op – Sandtrooper on the Rocks

Taken on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix AZ.  Comments?

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Figure of the Day 38 – Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise)

Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise) Series: Star Wars – Comic Packs Release Date: 2006 Comments:  If you want bang for your action figure buck, then the Comic Packs are the way…

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Superhero Squad Vehicle Packs Out

Walmart was resetting the toy aisle this evening and I spotted these new 2 figure + vehicle packs.  See pics below.

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Figure of the Day 37 – Swerve

Swerve Series: Transformers: Generation 1 Release Date: 1986 Comments:   Recently reissued by Takakara/Tomy in a minibot multi-pack, Swerve is a remold of Gears – one of the original 1984 minibots….

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Toys R Us – Buy 1 Get 2 Free Batman Sale

This week at TRU (both in store and online) buy 1 eligible Batman toy, get 2 free!  Click here to see a list of eligible items on TRU.com

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Figure of the Day 36 – Galen Marek

Galen Marek – ‘Vader’s Secret Apprentice’ 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 –…

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Photo Op – Sandtrooper at Sunset

Photographed on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, AZ.  Comments?

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Figure of the Day 35 – Storm

Storm Series: Marvel Legends Release Date: 2004 Comments: There was a time in the not-so-distant past when super-articulated figures were not the status quo.  With their Marvel Legends line, ToyBiz…

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Figure of the Day 34 – Kanjar Ro

Kanjar Ro Series: Action League Release Date: 2009 Comments: First Star Wars, the Marvel and Transformers; “kiddified” action figures made it big over at the big H. Not ones to…

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Figure of the Day 33 – Batman (Action League)

Batman Series: Action League Release Date: 2009 Comments: First Star Wars, the Marvel and Transformers; “kiddified” action figures made it big over at the big H.  Not ones to be…

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HASBRO Sale @ Amazon and TRU.com

Hasbro kicked off a new “Hot Summer Values” promotion at both Amazon.com and Toysrus.com.  Through August 24, get $10 off when you spend $30 or more, get $20 off when…

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Figure of the Day 32 – Destro

Destro Series: GI Joe: 25 Anniversary Collection Release Date: 2007 Comments: This past weekend Paramount Pictures and HASBRO release the big screen action figure “GI Joe: Rise of Cobra”. Coincidentally,…

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Figure Photo Op – Gorn

Taken in Sedona, AZ.  When Playmates got a figure right – they got it right.  Comments?

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