set database: LEGO 70001 crawley's claw ripper

December 16, 2012, 3:10 am

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set database: LEGO 70001 crawley's claw ripper

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set number: 70001
set name: crawley's claw ripper
theme: legends of chima
year: 2013
pieces: 139
prices: us$15
minifigs: 2

new legends of chima theme set.
come with a crawley's claw ripper.
the ripper has a croc head, rotatable claws, snapping mouth and flipping rubber tracks.

minifigs included a claw minifig and a leonidas minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.

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S.H. Figuarts Vegeta comes with some new accessories

December 16, 2012, 5:00 am

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S.H. Figuarts Vegeta comes with some new accessories screenshot

In case you had any doubts over the newest Dragonball Z Kai S.H. Figuarts of Vegeta, allow the newest shots to take you off the fence. The original release didn't have much on the side of accessories but the Saiyan Saga edition seeks to rectify that mistake. We already knew about the removable and crushed scouters, but Vegeta is going to come with a bit more. Also included is a stand which features two ki effect parts. You have your option of tails; extended, as a belt, or off completely. Lastly, and possibly best, Vegeta comes with a separate pair of crossed arms. It may work with the SS Vegeta release, but I'm not sure yet if the shading of blue is the same.

It's going to be a great release, so now I'm just left waiting for the pre-orders to open up on Amazon. S.H. Figuarts Saiyan Saga Vegeta will be released this April for a current price of ¥3,675. I know with the new accessories, it's a definite lock for me. Put what you guys think in the comments.

[Images via Cyber Gundam]

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Disney Pixar CARS 2: Disney Store Combat Ship On Sale

December 16, 2012, 5:14 am

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The Disney Store massive Combat Ship playset (+carrying case) box set is back on sale, I’m unclear if the BONUS20 coupon code takes another 20% off of $39.50 or if $39.50 reflects the 20% already but if you’re interested, test it out and let us know. The rest of the post is essentially a recopy [...]

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Pilots aren't just an afterthought in Armarauders

December 16, 2012, 6:00 am

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Pilots aren't just an afterthought in Armarauders screenshot

Whoever thought December would be a slow month for toy news may be sadly mistaken, if Mecha Workshop and their new Armarauders toy line have anything to say on the matter. The line features 2-inch tall, fully articulate pilots (!) for the mechs and seems to be accompanied by a motion comic.

Armarauders (presumably a portmanteau of the words "armor" (or "armed"?) and "marauders") is certainly a welcome concept, mostly for having in-scale articulate pilots. The pilots are somewhat reminiscent of the Human Alliance figures from the Transformers line. Besides being very well-articulated (always something of a feat for the smallest scales), they seem to feature weapon accessories. My one immediate criticism, however, is that the pilots seem to lack ankle articulation. If the case, they've stopped one step short of being spectacular.

If I'm interpreting things correctly, the cockpit is in the center of the mech's chest. The mech itself, Bellerophon (likely named after the Greek mythological hero who slew the Chimera), measures around 11-inches tall. Given how unbelievably cool everything has seemed thus far, I'm expecting that the line will be pricy although the makers have thus far declined to comment on the subject.

Toyark has the full press release (with photos) for this new line, which might be a bit easier to look through than just checking out the Armarauders Facebook page.

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Best Children’s Toys

December 16, 2012, 9:26 am

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So for 2012, what are the best children’s toys? For those of you who don’t know, I also write as the Toys Guide at About.com. Aside from here on ToyQueen.com where these days I try to highlight unique experiences and products that have been fun, exciting and developmentally stimulating to my family and the children [...]

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XTransbots Gun Upgrade Accessory Pack for TFC Toys Uranos - Set of 5 Guns Combine into BFG

December 16, 2012, 9:33 am

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Thanks to BBTS we have news and images for the XTransbots Gun Upgrade Accessory Pack for TFC Toys Uranos combiner team. The figures are not even out yet, and there are upgrades for the Ultimate Not Superion homage. The set consists of five smaller guns that can combine to form the 13cm machine gun pictured below. Worry not fans, Uranos will indeed be armed to the teeth. Check out the image of the combined XTransbots Gun Upgrade Accessory Pack for TFC Toys Uranos below.

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Let’s Thank a Teacher on December 17, 2012

December 16, 2012, 9:40 am

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I’m still in shock and a bit of an emotional mess after the tragedy that hit Newtown, CT on Friday December 14, 2012. It doesn’t matter what state/country you live in, whether you have children or not – it hurts, to the core. The lives of 20 young, beautiful children and 6 adults were takenRead More

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Unique Toys Beasticons War Lord UT-W01 War Hawk Pre-Orders Open for NOT Divebomb Character Toy

December 16, 2012, 9:42 am

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BBTS have posted a pre-order for the first of the War Lords Beasticons action figures from third party makers Unique Toys. The NOT Divebomb character that is being called War Lord UT-W01 - War Hawk figure. This guy makes up the left combiner arm, as well has having his own highly detailed robot and alternate beast eagle mode. Check out the new images below for more details on the figures. BBTS has just listed these for pre-order to ship next month for about $95 USD at bigbadtoystore.com.

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Last Minute Christmas Shopping At Target – $75 Target Gift Card Giveaway

December 16, 2012, 10:57 am

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We’ve got such a short time before Christmas and there’s a lot of prepping I have to do over this next week. For my last minute shopping needs I headed to Target. My daughter and her best friend really wanted to buy each other some gifts so we found all of the stocking stuffers which... [Continue Reading]

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Building Your Kid’s Confidence With ACT For Kids #ACTKids

December 16, 2012, 12:03 pm

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It is important to both my husband and I that our children practice having good oral hygiene. Having a healthy smile is not only important for health but it also affects how you feel about yourself. As a child I had crooked teeth and while my friends got braces I did not. I wanted that... [Continue Reading]

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Angry Woebots x Silent Stage x Collect and Display UK Purps Panda Gazer

December 16, 2012, 12:12 pm

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It looks like Collect and Display has gotten their hands on their very own limited exclusive run of Panda Gazers resin figures from Angry Woebots and Silent Stage. This beautiful clear Purple Panda Gazer is limited to only 10 pieces at $195 each! This release really shows off how clean...

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DC Universe Classics Club Infinite Earths Lead Figure Video Review & Images

December 16, 2012, 12:22 pm

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DC Universe Classics Club Infinite Earths Platinum and Tin Figure Video Review & Images

December 16, 2012, 12:28 pm

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Otto Bjornik Kwadro Kwin

December 16, 2012, 12:42 pm

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Otto Bjornik has created yet another marvelous set of 9” Dunnys for a custom series soon to come in a few weeks. The Kwadro Kwin are 4 queen sisters that go by Qiana, Qortni, Quilla, and Quarta. This series is a fun spin off of the playing cards, Queen of...

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Shinjuku in the Winter

December 16, 2012, 1:23 pm

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Continuing the "Japan in the Winter" series of photos. Today we take a look at the commercial district of Shinjuku. Here you will find a load of offices, restaurants, underground malls and shops.
Shinjuku used to be my hub when I first arrived in Japan. I used to take the Seibu Shinjuku line from Shinjuku out to Higashi Fushimi [東伏見] where we used to stay.

First photo is of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building where you can go up to the observatory deck for free and take photos. They dont allow tripods though.

Get off at Shinjuku station on one of the many lines including the JR Yamanote.
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Folks lining up to buy a lottery ticket. We buy lottery from time to time too - have won a couple of thousand yen from time to time ^^;
How many of you pick up lottery tickets?

When Krispy Kreme first opened in Japan, the queues would go on forever.

At this time of year the city is filled with Christmas decorations.

Looks like quite a few of you are Evangelion fans - but exactly how many of you?
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After watching the Hobbit, I'll have more lines to say then just "My Precioussssss."

How many of you have seen the movie already and how was it?
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Wear Japanese food samples about your person.

Reminds me of the good ol days.

How to draw kawaii and ecchi characters by Refeia-sensei who has already illustrated Mirai-chan for us.

I think thats the NTT building.

"First Kitchen" and "Fast Kitchen" is pronounced exactly the same in Japanese.

"The Big Issue" newspapers are also sold here in Japan by the homeless folks.

Toranoana Shinjuku branch.

There is a lot of psychology going on here outside this chemist - the layout and colours. Can you guess what they are before I talk about it in a separate post?

Conveyor belt sushi can be identified with the kanji [回転寿司] (kaiten sushi).

Note the Negishi [ねぎし] sign top left corner at 3F - this is the most delicious yakiniku restaurant chain in Japan by my books. Meat is grillled and brought to you in a set meal. You must try. Its available all over Japan.

In restaurants like these, you'll find cooks making noodle near the window side to attract passer-by.

Arcade exclusive figures.

Now on the West side of Shinjuku.

A load of card game oriented game machines designed to take money from little kids.

Over 200 Gacha filled with goodies.

I love that Kirino illustration!

Yep - Starbucks is everywhere in Japan too.

The Cocoon Tower home to probably the coolest school on the planet.

Shinjuku West exit is where you want to head to see all the skyscrapers.

Heading up the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck.

Great views of Tokyo from up here.

You dont need to go to the Tokyo Sky Tree to get Sky Tree goodies ^^;

The evening sets into Shinjuku.

Try exploring some of the backstreets of Shinjuku - full of character and very Bladerunner-ish.

Looks like a movie set - but nope - just another day in Japan.

Yep - Gangnam Style influence in Japan too.

In Japan, we still use name seals called Inkan [印鑑].

Hyosatsu [表札] is the name given to the bit of plastic or wood with your name on it that you stick outside your house or office.

Studio Alta on the left - a popular meeting spot.

Bic Camera and Uniqlo get together and open Bicqlo - a mix of electronic products and apparel.

This is the store where you can buy durian ^^;

"Please sell your figures to us"
How many of you have bought second hand figures?
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And you can check out what Shinjuku looks like in the Summer!

A list of the Japan in the Winter photo posts below.

And a list of Japan in the Summer posts listed up below.

TFC Toys Uranos New Images Shows All Five Figure Sizes In Robot Mode

December 16, 2012, 1:36 pm

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Thanks to Weibo user Lost-Zzl who has posted a new image showing all of TFC Uranos action figures in their individual robot modes together for the first time. Three of them are shown in prototype / grey resin colors but this does give us a good look at the figures scale between the limb and main torso figures. Check ou t

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On the Fourth Day of Clixmas

December 16, 2012, 1:47 pm

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Transformers United Seekers Elites Box Set - Asian Market Exclusive Coneheads In-Package Image

December 16, 2012, 1:47 pm

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Following our previous report of the Aces Set, new images have surfaced on the Planet Iacon page of the Takara Tomy Transformers United Seekers Elites Box Set. The in-hand images show the other seekers set with a close look at the figures in the display packaging. These Asian market exclusives include special metallic repaints of the Generation 1 Coneheads Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust. Check out the images below of the akara Tomy Transformers United Seekers Elites Box Set for more details.

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Unique Toys Warlord Beasticon First Look at Not Razorclaw and Figure Scale Comparison Image

December 16, 2012, 2:02 pm

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Unique Toys have just released a new images for their War Lord Beasticon combiner that pays homage to the G1 Predaking character with an ultimate makeover. Here we finally get to see some perspective on these toys with an image that shows the War Hawk figure and NOT Razorclaw will be a bit smaller than the Hercules Structor figure. So these figures will be roughly the same scale as the other Ultimate combiners Hercules and Uranos to name a couple. Check out the scale comparison image after the jump