Our 7 year old isn’t much into video games. I’m pretty sure it’s because the kid would live outside if we let him. Outside, riding his scooter and playing with his friends, is where he would prefer to be 24/7. That’s a very good problem to have right? We’ve bought him video games in theRead More
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure, Exclusive Character from Sam’s Club – Holiday Gift Guide 2011
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Action Fun Appliances Combo Set
The Original Post is Located Here: Action Fun Appliances Combo Set
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Sideshow Star Wars 12-inches Republic Clone Captain Action Figure
Toy Garden and Toywiz Malaysia will be taking preorder for the Sideshow Star Wars 12-inches Republic Clone Captain Action Figure! Clone Troopers, physically identical soldiers bred solely for battle, redefine the future of galactic warfare. The Clone Trooper Captains represent a specialized breed, born in the hatcheries of Kamino, designed to serve as battlefield officers [...]
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Kung Fu Panda 2 / Secrets of the Masters (Two-Disc Double DVD Pack)
Coming on December 13th is Kung Fu Panda 2 / Secrets of the Masters (Two-Disc Double DVD Pack). You can pe-order it now at 41% off. Kung Fu Panda 2 New! Jack Black is back as Po in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2, the hilarious and action-packed “winning sequel” (Scott Bowles, USA TODAY) to theRead More
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CONFIRMED: Transformers The Japanese Collection Gets January 10, 2012 Release Date; Now Available For Pre-Order
UPDATE: We received confirmation Brian Ward himself that the set is indeed set for January 10, 2012.Here is our conversation.TFormers@bward028 Is the #Transformers Japanese Collection really coming in January? ow.ly/7U1vd5 hours agoBrian Ward@TFormers It really is.13 minutes agoFull press release and hi-res image available below.ORIGINAL POSTFans, rejoice! The Transformers The Japanese Collection has been (re)set for a release date of January 10, 2012! The online store for Shout! Factory has re-listed the g
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Crew Chiefs 2011-2012 Update
I hope you’re having good luck finding the Jeff Gorvette & Francesco Crew Chief 2-packs. The good news is that after the Carla Veloso crew release … Carla Veloso Crew Chief: VW Beetle – Cruz Besouro It all changes for the better for crew chiefs! No more exclusives! Yep, apparently the relying on the Kmart [...]
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Hey UV Cavey Accessories
Holly has added a few new things to the Hey Cavey shop. For those of you who are interested in accessorizing in all things Cavey, there are now a UV necklace and UV keyring available for purchase. These are priced at £4.00 and £3.00 respectively (around $5 or $6).
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Vannen’s Cool To Be You Descendents Watch
Vannen Watches has released their first band watch, "Cool To Be You", featuring artwork from the Descendents' Cool To Be You album. Limited to only 300 pieces, this watch (a.k.a. Cool Watch) features packaging signed and numbered by the band. If that wasn't cool enough, six of these coffee-scented watches come with special coupons that [...]
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G Brand's custom Ninja Turtles make me very envious
So by now I've no doubt set up a precedence that if someone takes the time to make a custom Ninja Turtles action figure, I will probably like it. Most recently, that was another custom of the Shredder. Now I'm turning my gaze to the Turtles themselves and I couldn't be happier with what I'm seeing. G Brand from Figure Realms has tackled a reimagining of not one, but all four of the ninja teens, and each one is both unique and freaking awesome in a feudal style theme. And of course none of them are for sale and I don't own any of them, so they're stupid and I hate them. Okay, not true.
This is actually the sort of thing I can't get enough of since variety is beautiful with customs and more importantly, the ability for a figure to move is placed above all else. To start with, G Brand's Raphael is a converted Chuck Liddell UFC figure with some excellent sai, a cool new bandana, and quite the cool look. Donatello started his life as a WWE Kane figure, taking up the wandering ronin appearance that exemplifies the feudal style that G Brand's going for here, including his bandana covering one eye, which is a nice touch. Leonardo also comes from a UFC figure and seems to be the most assassin-like of the four, what with the cool mouth-covering bandana. And then there's my favorite, Michelangelo, reimagined as a kung fu master. He also comes from a WWE base but you'd probably never recognize him since the sleek, white outfit and nunchuks are just too amazing.
I'm yet again in that sad position where I know none of these are available in stores, a shame as I'd buy them all right now. The work here is simply perfect, at least visually (I have no clue how well they actually move but I'd assume excellently due to the articulation). Even the weapons look great. I can't tell you how much I'd pay for just the Michelangelo, but I'll let you believe that it's somewhere between "A Lot" and "Too Much." So Turtles fans, any of you feel just as saddened by this as I do? G Brand, start selling these and you'll make bank!
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A Little Bit On The Snow Bunny Side: Flaviano Armentaro...
A Little Bit On The Snow Bunny Side: Flaviano Armentaro re-imagines He-Man and Battle Cat as winter sports fans at a ski resort.
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Rotofugi's The Rising Tide 2 opens tonight
The newest Rotofugi exhibition opens its doors tonight in the form of The Rising Tide 2. The show, curated by LiLJAPAN (a.k.a. Hiro Hayashi) features new works from a number of Japanese and Japanese-American artists, many who you should be familiar with: LiLJAPAN, Skulltoys, Nao and Shin Tanaka, Ilanena, Mark Nagata, Shun Nakatsuru, Chanmen, Uamou, Aya (Refreshment) and Mike Oshite.
Everything opens tonight at 7 p.m. at Rotofugi (2780 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Ill.). The show runs through January 8, so you should have plenty of time to check the art out if you'd like.
[Header image: "Autumn Call" by LiLJAPAN]
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Guilty Little Pleasure - Madame Alexander Cissette
I've have previously discussed my affection for Madame Alexander Cissette dolls. They're just so cute. The trunk sets are extremely attractive to me. They're like little parts of doll houses and there are lots of fashion items in each one. My newest trunk set is the Christmas Trunk Set. I took a chance on an unknown seller I located on ecrater because it was the lowest price I have ever seen on this set.
The exterior of the trunk depicts a front door decorated with a wreath. It's the same on both sides. The interior is holly papered with a space for the doll and four drawers.
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One doll is included. She comes dressed in a very traditional taffeta and gold mesh Christmas plaid dress with green suede-like pumps, stockings, crinoline, long gloves (oddly without fingers) and a hat. I didn't want to tie the hat on so it's probably not supposed to look like that.
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In the following pictures, I have dressed two additional Cissette dolls in the two other complete fashions that come in this trunk set. Nothing has been skimped on. There are shoes for each outfit!
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There is even a dress under the white coat! This is a really great set especially if you have other dolls to dress in additional fashions for a holiday display.
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Check out the ice skates above. She's got a headband to hold her hair away from her face while skating and white tights to keep her legs warm. Perhaps the fingerless gloves would go better with this outfit than the plaid dress.
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The caped coat and hat are a low pile fur-like fabric. It's lush. She has wrist length gloves and leatherette tall boots. The red dress underneath is a sleeveless taffeta with a gathered skirt. I added the earrings.
I've seen this set priced from a low of $117. to a high of $220. Shop around!
Today I found it for $119.95 at Carytown Dolls & Bears.
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The exterior of the trunk depicts a front door decorated with a wreath. It's the same on both sides. The interior is holly papered with a space for the doll and four drawers.
One doll is included. She comes dressed in a very traditional taffeta and gold mesh Christmas plaid dress with green suede-like pumps, stockings, crinoline, long gloves (oddly without fingers) and a hat. I didn't want to tie the hat on so it's probably not supposed to look like that.
In the following pictures, I have dressed two additional Cissette dolls in the two other complete fashions that come in this trunk set. Nothing has been skimped on. There are shoes for each outfit!
The caped coat and hat are a low pile fur-like fabric. It's lush. She has wrist length gloves and leatherette tall boots. The red dress underneath is a sleeveless taffeta with a gathered skirt. I added the earrings.
I've seen this set priced from a low of $117. to a high of $220. Shop around!
Today I found it for $119.95 at Carytown Dolls & Bears.
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Kotobukiya: Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Ani*Statue
Images and information on the next piece in Kotobukiya's Ani*Statue collection have been released. Click through to find out more about the Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Yui Takamura Gekka Ani*Statue.
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The 2011 TAGIE Awards Winners
The 2011 TAGIE Awards were held on November 18, at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The ceremony, held in conjunction with the Toy & Game Inventors Conference and The Chicago Toy & Game Fair, recognizes toy and game inventors from across the county. Their ideas and creativity result in some of the [...]
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Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The December 10, 2011 Sale
The ONE DAY Kmart BOGO 50% Off Toy Sale is today (Saturday) only … Maybe we’ll get lucky and the 2-pack Crew Chiefs will show in time for the BOGO 50% sale. (I added a TRADING FORUM POST of my needs). Kmart owes us, right? (also read the afternoon post on the Crew Chief update). [...]
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We Become Monsters by Christopher Moore (Dec 12 sale)
Announcing We Become Monsters - with Series 1 launching December 12th @ 5pm Eastern US Time @ webecomemonsters.storenvy.com - featuring Skelechub and friends; Skelefella, Footlie and Stumple! Peep the entire line of characters on their Facebook-album!Designed, sculpted, painted and hand cast in polyurethane resin and cold cast bronze by Christopher Moore ('fulci zombi' on many toy forums) - All
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Toys for Tots short 70,000 toys
DENVER - Toys for Tots says this season is the worst they've ever had for donations. Usually by mid-December, their warehouse is full. This year, dozens and dozens of bins sit empty - 70,000 toys short of what they need to make sure every Colorado kid they serve gets a toy.
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INSERTING and REPLACING Hasbro Announces Commitment to Eliminate PVC from Core Product Packaging
[Business Wire] - Insert quote after third graph: “Walmart applauds Hasbro’s long-term commitment and accomplishments in corporate social responsibility,” said Laura Phillips, Walmart’s senior vice president of toys and seasonal merchandising.
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ROBOTKINGDOM.COM Newsletter #1167 - DA-15 Dark Nightwatch Jet-Wing Optimus Prime
ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1167Hi,Here is a quick update from www.robotkingdom.com.#1Hasbro Transformers G1 Reissue Sideswipe.Pre-order, available before Christmas 2011.US$35.9/pcshttp://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=detailsamp;CatType=amp;II=TFHRSSamp;lang=us#2TFC Toys Hercules - Dr.Crank.Available now!US$79.9/pcshttp://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=detailsamp;CatType=Categoryamp;II=TFATFCHER002amp;lang=usamp;CatID=41_242TFC Toys Hercules - Structor.Re
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A Little Bit on the Platinum Side: A trailer for Metal Gear...
A Little Bit on the Platinum Side: A trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Rising has just leaked ahead of its VGA premiere. The video confirms the rumor that Platinum Games will be handling the game’s development from here on out. This is the best game-related news I’ve heard in a while. Platinum are clearly the leaders of Japanese action game developers and I can’t think of a better team to handle this Lightning Bolt Action.
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