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7" Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Luca Figure Video Review & Images


Squid Kids Ink x Kwestone Exclusive Figure for the January Loot Crate

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Quick, there’s just under 4 hours left to sign up (by 9 PM PST on 1.19) for January’s Loot Crate, you know the monthly box of mystery nerd awesomeness that’s shipped directly to you. With the ‘Rewind’ theme, this one’s extra special as it will include an exclusive Squid Kids...

COMIC BOOK REVIEW: “STAR WARS” #1 FROM MARVEL In...

Trying To Have A Baby? Daysy Fertility Monitor Can Help You

Clutter Celebrates 10 Years and Will Go Monthly in March

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Congratulations to Miranda and crew at Clutter who are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the designer toy magazine. Released earlier this month, Issue #23 features a look back at a decade’s worth of toys, articles and interview, a recap of the DTAs, interviews with Frank Kozik, Bwana Spoons, and more....

Father kicked his kids’ toys on Christmas Day

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A judge has told a father who kicked his kids’ toys on Christmas Day he has a problem that is not sufficiently under control.

I GOT A DEAD BEETLE IN MY 420 GOODY BOX Recently I had the...

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I GOT A DEAD BEETLE IN MY 420 GOODY BOX

Recently I had the opportunity to review a subscription box dedicated to smokers called BurnBox. The box was a solid, impressive array of smoking devices and accessories I definitely believe people should be checking out. I’m still a bit new to the subscription service scene, but I know there only a small handful of boxes that provide goods for smokers. I’m interested in that, for damn sure.

One of the few major subscription boxes for smokers is 420 Goody Box, which I’ve seen advertised and talked about just about everywhere. Each box is guaranteed stuffed with “5 to 8 premium products”, which usually includes a smoking device, accessories, and some munchies, all for $28. That’s pretty cool.

What’s not cool is what I actually obtained in my box today. Through some minor research, I found 420 Goody Box has a terrible reputation with customer service. I didn’t think they’d really send me review materials that reflected that in any sort, but sure enough, I received a pretty shitty surprise: a horribly misprinted bong covered in glue residue and dust, carrying the tiny carcass of a bug inside its chamber. Oh, and a nice tiny bundle of broken glass, too.

Right off the bat, I was annoyed when I opened my box. Most boxes come with a card that catalogues everything given to you inside, describing what you received with a bit of detail. My box was the company’s 2014 November box. It’s January. They sent me a two-month old box.

Now, before anyone harasses me with “Who gives a shit? You got this for free” — it’s really fishy that a company that specializes in monthly subscription boxes would do this. These kinds of boxes are usually limited release. I let it slide; maybe this specific box is the brand’s pride of joy. Maybe 420 Goody Box really loved their November box, so they’re giving me something super rad to talk about here on Albotas.

I don’t really know why I was sent the November box, but I do know that I was given a dirty ass water pipe with a misprinted design and a dead beetle inside. I had a good look at everything and was surely disappointed at the design of the bong itself. The design on the glassware is off printed and skewed. There’s glue residue and scratches over the piece, as if it were refurbished or previously owned. The bong’s glass bowl loosely fits in its stem and the stem itself has really rough, uneven cuts. There’s a large chip by the chamber’s mouthpiece. I haven’t tried it out yet, but it’s going to take a lot of soap and water before I even think about it.

All disgusting shit aside, the bong might retail for around $15 at your local head shop, $20 max, poorly constructed or not. A single 420 Goody Box starts at $20 with $8 shipping added on, so we’re almost to retail value already.

Also included in the box was a torch lighter, which is a light usually used for cigars. They retail at around $10-$15. That’s the rest of the box’s value.

Everything else in this box is kind of an added-on “goody.” I got some Rezblock from 420 Science, which helps prevent resin build-up in glassware. The box also included got some cigar wraps, a 420 Goody Box sticker, and some munchies — a fig bar, Fruit by the Foot, and a tiny sample of Montana Mex salt seasoning. I also unwrapped a random brown piece of paper I thought was packaging for a small gift, but it turned out to be just full of broken glass from another bong (Red glass, my bong is blue. I’m assuming they released these poorly crafted glass pieces in different colors) and I almost sliced up my thumb. Thank God it was just broken fucking glass, right?

Add everything up, you might say this box has a retail value of $40. I tried following-up with 420 Goody Box about my dirty glass piece and the random shards of glass I received, but I got an error about their inbox being full. That might go hand-in-hand with their horrible customer service reputation, which includes numerous folks being dissatisfied with glass products, complaints about service cancellation and over-charges. The site does say it offers a “100% refund” to dissatisfied customers, but it seems no one is ever on the other side to answer.

I don’t recommend this box at all. You probably will get a great retail value on one, but from what I received in the mail today in addition to everything I’ve already heard about these guys, this box service is a total flop. Products included aren’t solely smoking-related and is rather geared toward smoker lifestyle, which is why munchies are included, but its those same accessories that might turn some folks away from the service. Plus I got a dirty bong that already looked used. That’s not fun, right?

Retro toys are GO! New high-tech version of Tracy Island among raft of play classics set to be unveiled at annual fair

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‘Retro toys are go’ as Thunderbirds and a host of nostalgic favourites, including the Wombles and the Clangers, are set to dominate the nation’s screens.

Artworks for #WhiteMonsters @ Everyday Mooonday Gallery (Jan 9-Feb 22)

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Everyday I am in wonder of "modern technology", of the tangible "magic" of the internet (I am old enough to remember the days without www :p), whereby I am able to view an exhibition in another country, without having the need to be there physically … one such exhibition I have loved to enjoy visiting+viewing, is "White Monsters" at Everyday Mooonday Gallery in Seoul, South Korea! And while

Diamond Select Toys: Pre-Toy Fair 2015 Exclusive Reveals

DC Collectibles: New Batman: The Animated Series Scarecrow Announced

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Having reached 250,000 Facebook fans, DC Collectibles are celebrating with a full week of DC Collectibles awesomeness including five new product reveals, the first of which is the Scarecrow from their Batman: The Animated Series line, which will be part of wave 5 and will be available in fall, 2015.

IDW Comics Preview - The Transformers Issue 37

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THE ONYX PROTOCOL! As PROWL confronts SPIKE over the human's betrayal, the mystery of G.B. Blackrock and the Onyx Interface deepens. Meanwhile, Tokyo becomes a battleground as Arcee faces the Constructicons... and Galvatron!

NECA: Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes Gorilla Figure Images

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Via their Twitter feed, NECA have released images of their forthcoming 7" Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Gorilla figure, which will be part of Planet of The Apes series 3. Also included with the figure is a meat cleaver, rifle, machete, and a SWAT shield. Click on the thumbnail above for a closer look.

More #StarWars x #HotWheels Model Cars in SG

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This is purely a visual post, for Star Wars x Hot Wheels found on the pegs at Toys'R'Us at Tampines Mall, Singapore … yes, I went back to search for the models I had wanted (besides the R2D2+ C3PO 2-Pack I purchased earlier), but alas they were not re-stocked it seems … nevertheless, more images uploaded HERE on the TOYSREVIL-Facebook :) FYI: Single carded cars were priced at SGD$12.90, while

Comics Review: Transformers: Punishment One-Shot

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Optimus Prime's Cybertronian vacation is interrupted before it begins as a string of violent murders strikes the ghettos outside Metroplex, and only he cares enough to see justice served for the dead Decepticons. Transformers: Punishment, written by John Barber, illustrated by Livio Ramondelli. Read the full review

Comics Review: The Transformers Issue 37

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Blackrock explains the unknown origin of civilization, while Prowl tries to put the past aside and work with Spike to achieve the goal they vaguely share. Meanwhile, Galvatron tries to convince Arcee that Prowl may not have anyone's best interests at heart other than his own. "The Onyx Interface Part Two: ONOFFON" written by John Barber, with art by Andrew Griffith, and colors by Josh Perez and Thomas Deer. Keep reading

Mr Clement ashley ji ja

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mr clement has just released a new set of his ji ja figures! Introducing ashley ji ja, made of PVC with a wood effect, these are available in 5 different colors (green, pink, purple, yellow, and blue). They are available as a set for $212. That also includes free shipping!...

Captain Canuck Mego Action Figures Are Here!

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Captain Canuck, Mego action figures will be arriving in comic book stores across Canada starting this coming Saturday, 24th January. Click through for the full press release.

Name That…Electronic Baseball Bat

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The little panel is where the batteries go.  

Masterpiece Star Saber Advances To The Rear In New Teaser Photos

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It seems Hisashi Yuki might be running out of things to show us on Masterpiece Star Saber, as his latest tweeted images are simply showing us the toy from behind. In full Star Saber form and as the basic Saber robot along with the G1 toy. If you've been wondering about the backside of the toy, this is your lucky day. Otherwise, it's a good thing the figure is closing in on its release day so TFYuki doesn't have to think of new ways to photograph it much longer! Keep reading to see both photos.
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