Toy Fair 2011 – Hasbro Marvel Universe
A huge focus for Hasbro this year will be the ‘Avengers Assemble’ theme with the continuing Iron Man line, and new Captain America and Thor movie lines. This is in addition to…
Read more »Captain America and Thor action figure preorders
With the initial toys just revealed last week, pre-orders for both Captain America and Thor movie toys have been posted. Check out the full listing of Captain America and Thor…
Read more »Marvel Universe Wave 13
Pre-orders for Marvel Universe Wave 13 have now been posted and reveal some new figures. New figures for this wave include Gladiator, Apocalypse, Cyclops (Jim Lee costume), Wolverine (1st appearance)…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #25 – World War Hulk
After being tricked into exile in space by the Illuminati, the Hulk returns to Earth following the death of his people and his pregnant wife on an exploding space craft. …
Read more »Thor toys revealed and found at Targets
Captain America isn’t the only Avenger with a movie due this summer. The Mighty Thor will be lighting up both movie screens and toy aisles this summer season. The ‘launch’…
Read more »Captain America toys revelaed pre-toy fair
As we approach the New York toy fair next weekend, it seems that more and more pics are showing up online. Tonight take a glance at the first set of…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #23 – Marvel Universe Iron Patriot
After the events of ‘Secret Invasion’ Normal Osborne becomes head of S.H.I.E.L.D., renames it H.A.M.M.E.R.; and obtains an Iron Man suit. Branding himself as the ‘Iron Patriot’, Norman Osborne plays…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #12 – Dark Phoenix
After Jean Grey experiences the limitless power available via the Phoenix force, she manifests herself into the ‘Dark Phoenix’ and devours a sun. With the aid of this Marvel Universe…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #7 – Spider-Woman
Spider-Woman falls into the category of Marvel heroes that I don’t know much about. But I am very satisfied with her Marvel Universe figure, which is part of the 1st…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #5 – Marvel Universe Spider-Man 2099
Let’s be honest here; the events in the Spider-Man 2099 comic book were not significant enough for me to remember anything about them almost 18 years later. So then, why…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #3 – Marvel Universe Captain Marvel
Despite popping up at the end of 2010, Captain Marvel is from the first wave of 2011’s Marvel Universe line. Reflecting the new year the card design has been updated;…
Read more »Figure Spotlight #1 – Marvel Universe Thanos
Welcome to AwesomeToyBlog’s newest feature (sort of) – a daily spotlight on something from my collection. Some posts will be short, some might be longer; all depends on what the…
Read more »AwesomeToyBlog looks back at 2010
With it being New Years Eve, what better time to take a look back at the year in toys. There’s tons of lists and retrospectives out there, so I’m going…
Read more »Last Marvel Q&A for the year
Thanks to the fine folks at Hasbro and Hunter PR for taking the time to answer AwesomeToyBlog’s questions. If you’re itching to ask a question, leave a comment and I’ll…
Read more »Marvel Universe wave 12 details
Online retailer Entertainment Earth has posted pre-orders for Marvel Universe wave 12. This wave, which is expected in early 2011 will include: 1x Captain Marvel 1x Doc Sampson 2x World…
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