Gen-X Precious from Superdoll

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I adored her fashion, her accessories and her hair. The spousal unit thought she was scary looking. I didn't care until I stood her next to Eira and her head looked enormous. I was cured of wanting to keep her at that moment.
Of course, many dolls will pale next to the beautiful Eira but this was different. Precious looked ridiculously out of proportion to her own body. Her head is too damn big. Maybe that's the point...big headed, egotistical, rebel princess.

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Guest Review: "Odds Are Stacked" Gloria Grandbuilt from Integrity Toys

July 6, 2015, 4:37 pm

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"ODDS ARE STACKED" Gloria Grandbuilt

Text and Photos by Michael Basala

The first doll in the Katy Keene collection to arrive is ODDS ARE STACKED Gloria Grandbuilt [sic]. Let me begin by saying my biggest and only issue is Integrity misspelled her name. It is Grandbilt like Vanderbilt. I am surprised that being an Archie Comic's licensed product the name is spelled wrong. I only know about the early Katy days and maybe they changed the spelling when they brought Katy & Co. into the 80's.

I will come right out and say it.... I love this doll. I do wish Integrity had used a body besides Color Infusion but it isn’t a deal breaker for me. As much as I would like, I doubt she can share clothes with Lana Turner, Mini Gene and Victoire. Her legs seem very long!

I think she is lovely; beautiful with just the right amount of snobbishness to be Katy's frenemy. A few people on doll boards have noted a resemblance to Madonna from her Dick Tracy era. I can see it.

The fashion is based on a 1949 Schiaparelli suit and is fabulous! I would have preferred IT used a different veiling for the hat. It is pretty netting but too heavy for this use. I have tucked it under for pics because you couldn’t see her face with through it. The accessories are all top notch. She comes with a magnet pin which makes me happy!!! No more holes in doll clothes.

I was ready to rate this doll a 9 out of 10 when I discovered an unexpected touch to her suit construction; the jacket and skirt are lined in leopard print fabric! Just what I would expect from Gloria!

I preordered three dolls from the Katy Keene collection; Gloria, the gift set Katy, and Lorelei. The 1980’s Dynasty Katy does not interest me but I seriously may purchase "Blue Serenade" Katy in the future.

This line has not sold out so I am guessing it is not very popular. I don't know why but I know many people do not like the Color Infusion body. Katy Keene fans have said the dolls are too much Fashion Royalty and not enough like Katy & Co as they appeared in the comics. It doesn't bother me. I see it as an interpretation. I am more interested in the fashion and being a fan of vintage couture, for me, this collection is a winner right out of the gate.

"ODDS ARE STACKED" Gloria Grandbuilt - 10 out of 10 - An unexpected joy!

“Wonderland Art for Animals” Opens on 7/18!

July 6, 2015, 5:17 pm

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We’re less than two weeks away from the opening of Wonderland Art for Animals!! Leanna and I are both grateful to work with so many amazing, generous artists. Wonderland Art for Animals is a “cash and carry” art show with all pieces priced at $100 and lower. The show opens with a reception at Leanna … Continue reading “Wonderland Art for Animals” Opens on 7/18!

Name That….Antenna

July 6, 2015, 10:50 pm

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Do kids these days even understand antennas? They don’t know the pain of tin foiling a tv antenna to get better reception.

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July 11, 2015, 6:25 am

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NECA Texas Chainsaw Massacre 7-inch Classic Video Game Leatherface Figure

July 11, 2015, 7:10 am

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NECA are continuing strong with their video game releases as, Video Game Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2015. Check out this figure, along with a number of other new figures in our SDCC 2015 NECA Photo Gallery. The video game of the film came out in 1983 for […]

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NECA Texas Chainsaw Massacre 7-inch Classic Video Game Leatherface Figure

July 11, 2015, 7:10 am

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NECA are continuing strong with their video game releases as, Video Game Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2015. Check out this figure, along with a...

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SDCC 2015 Field Report: Diamond Select Toys

July 11, 2015, 7:58 am

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We kick off our Diamond Select Toys San Diego Comic Con field report with the continuation of DST’s Mego-inspired, Legendary Marvel Super-hero line.  The line continues with the Merc with a Mouth himself…Deadpool. DST and Art Asylum’s  line of Minimates pretty much exploded for the second half of the year, with all kinds of figures […]

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July 11, 2015, 7:58 am

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We kick off our Diamond Select Toys San Diego Comic Con field report with the continuation of DST’s Mego-inspired, Legendary Marvel Super-hero line.  The line continues with the Merc with a Mouth...

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SDCC 2015: Hasbro - Star Wars

July 11, 2015, 8:00 am

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Hasbro discussed a lot of big things during the Star Wars part of the panel and none was bigger than the 6-inch Black Series First Order Special Forces Tie Fighter!

Based on its appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (a.k.a. Episode VII), the Tie Fighter is the first *real* vehicle that we've seen in the 6-inch line. Of course, given the scale (and the fact that it comes with a pilot), it's going to be massively expensive -- it has a $170 MSRP -- but it's still a very cool precedent for the line. (Just not something I could see myself buying!)

Other awesome items shown included a 6-inch Black Series Ahsoka, Kanaan, and an EPIV Tatooine Luke Skywalker. Hasbro is also apparently bringing back the Titanium series (which fans may recall seeing on shelves in the late '90s) and has the ships listed at a suspiciously low US$5 (reduced size & less metal?).

So, I ask you, readers, would you buy a 6-inch scale vehicle for US$170~?

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McDonald’s Debuts Minion Happy Meals Across Southern California to Support Families with Critically-Ill Children

July 11, 2015, 8:00 am

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McDonald’s has partnered with NBC Universal to introduce a line of Minion Happy Meals across Southland. The McDonald’s Happy Meals will include one of 12 Minions sound toys, and a choice of Minion themed milk, apple slices, or a strawberry-banana-flavored Yoplait Go-Gurt. Happy Meals are part of how the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC) supports [...]

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July 11, 2015, 8:34 am

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Mezco Toyz had some surprises over at their booth at San Diego Comic Con, beginning with the expansion of their One:12 Collective line of action figures. Hot on the heels of it’s wildly successful Dark Knight Returns figures (and the many variations), Mezco it’s following that up with a Judge Dread, a new Flash, Space […]

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July 11, 2015, 8:34 am

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Mezco Toyz had some surprises over at their booth at San Diego Comic Con, beginning with the expansion of their One:12 Collective line of action figures. Hot on the heels of it’s wildly successful...

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July 11, 2015, 9:00 am

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Themed along with my television fan-blog, I featured a trio of shows being made into action figures, as seen on display at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 (July 8-12) - with all three of them based on DC Comics properties, and all to be released under "DC Collectibles"! Click on the posted images featured below to view them in full on my #iLikeTeeVee-blog! FOX's "Gotham" will see a slew of principal

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July 11, 2015, 9:00 am

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Diamond Select Toys has posted a booth photo showing off new Ghostbusters Select figures. The line, which will consist of more than 12 figures, is now known to include Gozer the Gozerian, Janine, rooftop Dana, Walter Peck, Peter Venkman, and a Terror Dog.

While a few of these characters were expected, I'm pleasantly surprised to see the over-sized Terror Dog. The line is certainly shaping up nicely and I can't wait to see what other characters will appear. Hopefully we'll see a few ghosts before all is said and done.

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set database: LEGO 60070 water plane chase

July 11, 2015, 9:06 am

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set database: LEGO 60070 water plane chase

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set number: 60070
set name: water plane chase
theme: city, swamp police
year: 2015
pieces: 263
price: us$30
minifigs: 2

swamp police sub theme set.
come with a police water airplane, a crooks' truck with raft and an alligator.
minifigs included a police officer minifig and a crook minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
must have for city lovers.

SDCC 2015 - Devastator Takes On IDW's John Barber

July 11, 2015, 9:24 am

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Devastator is making the rounds at SDCC! Our latest sighting comes courtesy of the Twitter of IDW's Transformers writer/editor John Barber, whose IDW & Hasbro panel will be happening in a couple hours at 2:30 PM PDT. We'll be sure to bring you any Transformers comics news that comes up there, but for now click through to see the latest on that excellent Devastator cosplay!

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July 11, 2015, 9:53 am

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Final Previews for Bedtime Stories : A Custom Bedtime Bunnies Exhibition @ myplasticheart - Opening July 11th

July 11, 2015, 10:00 am

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A video posted by @peterkato on Jul 10, 2015 at 8:20am PDT "Bedtime Stories: A Custom Bedtime Bunnies Exhibition" @ myplasticheart in NYC opens July 11th (7pm-10pm) and we have a splendid teaser of a video to usher in the event, along with a few more select previews (Much more can be seen on Peter's Instagram @peterkato). Folks interested in purchasing any pieces from this show can sign up to be

SDCC 2015 - Transformers Optimus Prime Herocross Special Editon Hybrid Metal Figuration #021 Figure

July 11, 2015, 10:06 am

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Saturday is there and SDCC 2015 continues to rage with more Transformers news. Here's another little bit of news for you all from the show. Herocross will be introducing the Special Edition Hybrid Metal Figuration #021 Optimus Prime figure. They have a poster up and the box on display for the Super Deformed movie styled figure with a price of $140 USD, available now at the show. Get a look at the images below for more details now.