We're begin a new short series of toys from Mattel's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Imaginext line and their Fisher Price brand for our next update to the Cool Toy Review Photo Archive, with a look at the Power Rangers Morphin Megazord. We'll be bringing you more from this series over the next little while, so be sure to check back!
Photo Archive: Power Rangers Morphin Megazord Imaginext From Mattel
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Luke Skywalker (Yavin Ceremony)
We had already gotten at least a couple of versions of Luke in his ceremonial garment, one from the Power of the Force line and another not too long ago from the Legacy Collection![]()
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Funko: Pop! TV: Game of Thrones - 6-Inch Iron Throne
One final exclusive has been announced by Funko for New York Comic-Con Funko, the 6" super-sized Iron Throne Pop! from HBO's Game of Thrones! Which of your Pop! vinyl figures deserves to take their place on the Iron Throne?
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Seen @ #STGCC2015: GLITCH Network / #GodComplex / #BONEHEAD / #Dissonance / #EMPIRION
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As GLITCH Network exhibits this weekend at Jakarta Comic Con, TOYSREVIL takes a ("slightly delayed") look back at what they had on display at the 2015 Edition of Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Con, held the weekend of Sept 12-13th at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center in Singapore!
All their 1/6th-figures from GOD COMPLEX line (www.godcomplexworld.com / #![]()
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Seen @ #STGCC2015: The EMPIRION by GLITCH
On display at the GLITCH Network booth for the recent Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Con (Sept 12-13, 2015), was a spectacular showing of a collectible form that blew my humble and innocent mind away: THE EMPIRION!
As a product, Empirion is a set of premium playing cards with original illustrations by Indonesian artist/illustrator Varsam Kurnia. Said playing card art is displayed prominently, ![]()
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Toy Sewing Pattern - PDF ePATTERN for Baby Animal Softies
Body Pillow Blooming Bath Log Slice Pouf Tutorial for Birch Fabrics DIY Bath Mat With Pockets Sweet
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Control What Your Children Watch Online With This New Free iTunes App
This post is to share Flare Kids, a new free app that lets us parents control what our kids watch online and on tablets and smartphones. I have to admit it, my kids love their devices. While I do not let them think or have free reign over my iPhone or the iPad, I do… [read more]
The post Control What Your Children Watch Online With This New Free iTunes App appeared first on Our Ordinary Life.
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My Latest Cross-Stitch Project - Christmas Collage Cross-Stitch Picture - Mill Hill Buttons & Beads Cross-Stitch Kit - MH14-9306
I enjoyed stitching my Autumn Wreath so much I decided to create another cross-stitch picture with to add to my collection. This time it had a Christmas theme and this time it would be inserted into a wooden frame that I had bought versus the shadowbox picture frames that I have previously used.
The Christmas Collage - Cross Stitch Kit
pattern uses full counted cross-stitch and half stitch as well as beads of various sizes for emphasis and depth. The pattern also calls for certain areas of the perforated paper to be left untouched as the background. In this case they were leaving sections of the green perforated paper background untouched.I decided to frame my finished cross-stitch picture in a Matte Green with Red Bow 6 x 6 Solid Color Mill Hill GBFRFA8 Wooden Frame
, which is shown in the picture above. It's a 6" x 6" handpainted green wooden frame with a bow and without glass. Unlike the shadowbox frames more of the perforated paper would be seen surrounding the cross-stitch picture.The pattern called for a red frame and certain areas of the perforated paper to be left untouched as the background like the picture shown below:
However, I don't like seeing the different perforated sections in the background and since a lot more of it would be exposed with htis frame I opted instead to finish all of the background with a light green DMC embroidery floss color sewn as a half cross-stitch using two strands of the floss.
I had decided to square the edges of my picture and also decided to add as many rows of the green floss around all the edges to make sure the perforated paper would not be visible once my cross stitch picture was inserted into the wooden frame. Plus, I had decided I liked the green frame with the bow instead of a red one as I wanted the really bright colors of the cross-stitch to stand out more.
I also decided to once again utilize the rectangular wood frame jig that my darling husband built for me that I could tape the edges of my perforated paper to. The wood frame jig is a rectangular embroidery hoop of sorts, but without bending the perforated paper. He had made it out of 1/2" x 1" pine wood strips with an adjustable center strip that I used for this 5 x 5 square design.
I had learned from previous mistakes that I needed to draw diagonal lines to locate the exact center of the perforated paper and also drew diagonal lines across each corner of the pattern to get the center point as well.
While the end results of this design were wonderful some things in the kit and in the instructions could be improved upon so I'd like to offer the following constructive suggestions:
The cross-stitch chart was in black and white as was the floss color code and symbol key. Both were easy to read and very clear. While I had no problem with the chart and keys I did have a problem with the way the DMC floss was presented. All of the floss was tied together in one big knot so you had to separate the floss pieces yourself, sort them, and try to interpret which color belonged to which floss # and symbol key on the color chart. If you only have a few colors to deal with this isn't a problem. However, if you have several different colors to choose from that are close in color then interpreting the chart can be tricky. You may assign the wrong color to the wrong symbol if the colors are too closely aligned.
As I have done with other cross-stitch kits I've completed I had to design my own thread color sorter and symbol key. I took a piece of thin cardboard and cut a 1" x 9" long rectangular piece out to use as a thread sorter. I then punched 12 holes in my cardboard strip in which to tie each of the different colors. Just above the hole I wrote the DMC floss # and just below the hole I added the respective cross-stitch symbol. I then inserted the floss threads that went with that # and symbol through the hole and tied them in a loose knot. This kit could be much improved if a thread sorter with respective #'s and symbols was provided.
The beads were contained within three small ziploc bags which was fine. However, when several different beads of similar color or size are included within the bags it can be very difficult to distinguish between the colors or between the petite and regular size beads. The chart had symbols and footnotes to try to help distinquish which beads were within which bag. However, labeling the ziploc bags as to which bead number they contained would have made this a lot simpler and would enhance this kit and allow you toeasily tie the bead # to the symbol number on the charts.
Also, I dump all the beads from one bag in a tray and insert my needle into the center of the bead I need in the tray as I go along. In this case the petite periwinkle bead and petite green velvet bead were contained within the same bag and it was very difficult to distinquish between them as you went along. The solution was to separate all the beads within the bag but this would have taken way too much time. It would have been better if these two beads were not included in the same bag.
The kit included a star button that was supposed to be sewn inside the large gold star. However, the button was glued to a small piece of cardboard which did not easily come off and the glue used had hardened and extended over the sides of the button. I couldn't even cut it with scissors it was so hard. The button was cheap and I didn't like it so I oped not to use it.
The wooden frame came with a 6" x 6" cardboard mounting board for the picture but had no back so I I decided to cut a 6" x 6" white foam board as filler for the back. I also cut a piece of heavy decorative paper and taped it to the back of the picture with double sided tape to finish the back of the frame. The frame could be hung as a picture or stand with an enclosed dowel peg used as an easel and I opted for the latter.
My results with the totally finished background, square edges, and green frame is shown below:
Despite the relatively small issues I had encountered with the kit I was happy with the way my Christmas Collage turned out.
It took me 34 hours to complete this picture including the framing. As always, my comments are meant to be constructive to enable future purchasers to benefit from my experience and to enhance their ability to create a wonderful little cross-stitch design.
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MP-?? Masterpiece Hot Rod and Shockwave - New Photos!
Japanese website MyNavi has posted a gallery of more detailed images of the upcoming, unnumbered Masterpieces for 2016: Hot Rodimus (AKA Hot Rod), and Shockwave! There are the best and most detailed photos yet seen, in my opinion. Keep reading to see!
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Bandai sets off a bomb at the All Japan Hobby & model show 2015
They finally did it!! Bandai have finally announced that they will be releasing a Master Grade kit of the V2 gundam from Victory Gundam. A MG release has been rumoured for years and referenced in several interviews regarding the future of the line but until now, we have always been told that "technical limitations" have thus far prevented it from being made.
But now, we are finally getting one! Like the MG V gundam, this will be part of the ver ka sub-line of MG kits but that doesn't really matter much. I have to admit that the chest piece looks rather chunky for the V2 and detracts a little from the original design but not by much.
According to the placeholder, the V2 gundam will be released in December for ¥4,860. I'll be gettting 2! However, one caveat is that there's no word on the assault or buster parts for the kit and the wings of light have already been confirmed as being a Bandai Premium store exclusive, so that will make it harder to obtain for some. But regardless, I've been waiting far too long for this release so I'll be snapping it up however I can!
[via dengeki hobby & Moeyo]
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Seen @ #STGCC2015: Devil Toys from Hong Kong
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Hong Kong's DEVIL TOYS showcased a few favs, introduced a few new toys, AND teased upcoming products, at their recent display tenure at the 2015 Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Con (via The Falcon's Hangar booth).
Two x characters from BOXING CAT were on show, inclusive of a new vinyl, and their respective DIY White versions.
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Classic 1966 #BATMAN TV Series VINYL IDOLZ Figures Coming Soon by #FUNKO!
Holy Nostalgia, Batman! The characters of the classic 1960's BATMAN TV Series will get a wild and wacky contemporary twist with these colorful 8 inch figures.
It looks like we're gonna get Batman, Robin the Boy Wonder, Batgirl, and the Joker!
They're being made by FUNKO as a part of their VINYL IDOLZ toy line and they're gonna have a retail price of about $19.99 each. Oh yeah, you can look for them around October 2015... CRAZY!!
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New DC Comics Hardback Graphic Novel Collection by UK Eaglemoss! #Batman
Here's exciting news for Batman Fans and people who love reading DC Comics Superheroes! Well, those of you who live in Great Britain (UK) anyway.
There's a Publishing Company in England called EAGLEMOSS (Yes, the same team that brought you the Die-Cast Batmobile Car "Batmobilia" Collection) and they have plans to release a huge giant set of hardcover books all reprinting a ton of classic DC Comics Graphic Novels!
The basic premise is that you subscribe to their service and they will send them out once they're published. The only information I could figure out from their website is that they will release 20 books a year for about 3 years or more with around 60 books total. Along the way their will be some special books they will add to your collection for free so the numbers could get bigger. Also, I'm not even sure if they will ship these to the United States, argghh!
Sorry, their website information is kind of confusing, but these books do look pretty cool!
(Thanks for the heads-up, Cliff Pooley)
For more info:
Please visit the UK EAGLEMOSS Website!
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8-BIT VIDEO: Why #BATMAN Isn't Really Tragic At All
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Mass Effect TITANS: The Normandy Collection
Titan Merchandise and Bioware have announced a new series of Mass Effect TITANS will be released in 2016. The Mass Effect TITANS: The Normandy Collection is a series of blind-boxed 3-inch tall figures designed by Matt Jones (Lunartik). The above pictured characters are among those that you can pull, plus there are 4 hidden chase figures for […] Read more
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Funko #NYCC-Exclusives Wave 4 Announced!
Funko announces the final batch of their New York Comic Con exclusives, along with a "surprise" I think might be a first? All toy collectibles featured here will be made available at booth #722 at New York Comic Con, October 8-11th!
Pop!: Stan Lee - Superhero
Pop! Star Wars: Chrome TIE Fighter Pilot
Pop! Movies: Penguins of Madagascar - Rico w Mallet
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#BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE - Art Gallery LECTURE is September 29th!! #ChipKidd
OK, here at the BAT-BLOG we have been hyping the BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE: THE SKETCH COVERS Art Gallery Opening in New York City that is being curated by the Graphic Designer, Chip Kidd. Over a period of a year or two Chip collected a massive amount of Batman artwork done by a ton of famous Artists, both inside and outside the comic book industry.
The assortment is totally amazing and you can view a list of the 88 artists by visiting his website, just CLICK HERE!
The show is going on right now, it started on Sept 9th and will run until November 7th.
But, there will be a special ART LECTURE event for the show and it's on Tuesday, September 29th and it starts at 6:30 pm and runs until 8:00 pm or maybe a little bit later. One thing to remember is that this is just a few days before the 2015 New York Comic Con. So, if you have plans to go to NYCC then you should also make plans to visit this show.
Admission:
$10 Members | $15 Non-members | $7 Seniors/students (with valid ID. Undergraduate students)
For the location of the Art Gallery and to purchase tickets just CLICK HERE!
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"By The Power of Grayscale" Edition Masters of the Universe 3.75″ Action Figures by Super7 x Mattel for #NYCC
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SUPER7 PRESS: "Super7 and Mattel present the ‘By the Power of Grayscale’ edition of Masters of the Universe 3.75″ Action Figures! Now He-Man can defend the secret power of Castle Grayskull from Skeletor and his evil henchmen in black and white! Each sturdy, plastic action figure is 3.75″ tall with five points of articulation, and comes packaged on a classic-styled blister card with ![]()
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Jakarta Comic Con 2015 (Sept 25-27)
Day-2 In JakartaComicCon3015 @jiexpo, c.u there #designertoys #event #jakartacomiccon2015 #popcultureA video posted by bowobaghaskara (@bowobaghaskara) on Sep 25, 2015 at 9:16pm PDT
"Geek Conventions" has been regularly sprouting up and about specifically in Asia, in the last few years, and the latest annual event to join the geekdom-schedule, is "Jakarta Comic Con" - currently happening in ![]()
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set database: LEGO 70732 city of stiix
set database: LEGO 70732 city of stiix
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set name: city of stiix
theme: ninjago
year: 2015
pieces: 1069
price: us$100
minifigs: 9
new ninjago theme.
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set number: 70732set name: city of stiix
theme: ninjago
year: 2015
pieces: 1069
price: us$100
minifigs: 9
come with a temple, a ghot ship, an outpost and a nya’s speedboat.
the temple has a docking station, an adjustable crane with openable ninja prison cage, a secret openable mountain wall entrance, a hidden skeleton, a shop with aeroblade, assorted weapons, a secret book, crystal elements, a guard room with trapdoor, a plus table, a chair, a cup, a bottle , scroll of airjitzu elements, a rotatable rooftop ghost bomb shooter and transparent green spiders.
the ship has a big movable fabric sail, 4 stud shooters, barrel of tools and a ninja prison.
the outpost has a windmill with rotatable axe blades, a adjustable ladder, a treasure chest, a walkway and a rotatable ghost bomb cannon.
the speedboat has 2 stud shooters, 2 detachable swords, golden ninja blade details and a transparent flame exhaust.
weapons included 2 golden katanas, 2 deepstone katanas, kai’s deepstone scythe, nya’s crowbar, evil green ninja’s sword of sanctuary, wrayth’s ghost master blade on a chain, ghoultar’s scythe ghost master blade, cyrus’ crossbow and ming’s ghost energy blade.
minifigs included a kai minifig, a jay minifig, a nya minifig, an evil green ninja minifig, a chain master wrayth minifig, a scythe master ghoultar minifig, a ghost warrior cyrus minifig and a ghost ninja ming minifig.
great playability.
overall design is good.
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