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I had a love/hate relationship with DC Universe Classics throughout its run. There were some figures, such as Booster Gold (with Skeets) and Captain Cold that I absolutely loved, some that were so crazy they worked (Killer Moth), and some that were mind-numbingly dull. Add in the fact that many waves were absolutely impossible to find, Collect and Connect parts fill my spare box to this day with no hopes of ever being completed, and the price that jumped significantly over the span of just three or four years, and it was a rough line for me to be dedicated to. I ended up being a serious cherry picker and one of the reasons why it’s now a subscription (that I didn’t get) on Mattycollector.com. Sometimes, though, I could find a figure cheap online, and cheap figures are what I’m all about. OMAC is one of those figures, coming in wave 15 of the DCUC line, and with the leg of the Collect and Connect figure Validus. Oh, and a button. One shouldn’t forget the all-important button.
Ah, Kenner. The line that brought us the DC Super Powers line of toys might be gone, but it will never be forgotten. Heralding in a golden age of superhero toy collecting, Kenner had its heyday in the late seventies through the mid eighties, but the writing was on the wall by the mid-nineties. Kenner was dying, just like KB Toys and Electronics Boutiques. Man, I hated the nineties. Before Kenner left, though, they gave us a parting gift in 1996 called Batman: Total Justice. Supported with a three comic book storyline, the toyline introduced characters such as Batman, The Flash, and Aquaman in extreme styles (appropriate for the nineties.. sigh) and was actually continued by Hasbrowhen they took over the company. It was the first superhero line they did since Super Powers, and it only lasted for 14 figures and three waves. I’m taking a look at Aquaman from this line, sporting a look that has become legend - but maybe not in a good way.
As I’ve said before, Mattel can be a very interesting beast. 2009 was the Year of the Bat, with The Dark Knight clearly surpassing the performance of Batman Begins and becoming one of the biggest, most critically acclaimed movies of all time – not bad for a comic book movie. Mattel released a lackluster mainstream line to support the movie, primarily consisting of day-glo colored Batmen, but they also announced a line called Movie Masters, which would focus on more accurate sculpts, better articulation, and be able to support more than just the Batman movies. And then it released three or four figures and went into hibernation. A year after Dark Knight had come and gone, Movie Masters came back with more figures, but with far less anticipation on the part of fans. The magic had come and gone at that point, which led to a lot of budget priced figures. Some were better than others, so where does Gotham City Thug fall into that? Let’s find out.
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Believe it or not, there was a time when Mattel wasn’t making WWE wrestling figures. Before them, Jakks had the license and fans believed it couldn’t get much better. The likenesses were good, the accessories were fun, and there were a wide variety of wrestling greats and not so greats to begin with. Even more amazing is that fact that I’ve never owned a single wrestling figure since the early 1980′s when I had Hulk Hogan and the Junkyard Dog to fight He-Man with. That all changed when my wife, Tallulah, and I went toy shopping in our local Toys ‘R Us and happened to see Andy Kaufman looking back at us. Knowing how few chances there would be in life to own an Andy Kaufman action figure - and even less chances to get it half off!! – I couldn’t resist the lure and picked him up. Lets take a look at him!
Ah, Universal Studios, maker of so many monster memories! If you wanted a classic monster movie guaranteed to give you chills in the black and white era, Universal Studios was the studio for you. From the Wolf Man to Dracula and the Mummy, there were few classic legends they didn’t tap into, and with a surprising amount of dedication given the time frame. They could have just phoned it in and made their quick buck, but they didn’t, as evidenced by the love for their creations that are still around today! One of my favorites was the Wolf Man, played by Lon Chaney, Jr., so it’s fitting that I’m reviewing a figure of this today given to me by my wonderful mother-in-law, Mama Tallulah!
Ah, toys. I just never get tired of reviewing them! Especially toys that can be found for an inexpensive price and provide just as much fun as a new toy right off the shelf! This time, I’m taking a look at DC Direct’s Ninja Manbat, a figure that was created for their Batman and Son line of figures. It can be found for cheap, but is it worth buying at a low price, or are you better off paying more for something else? Let’s find out! |
 @MattyCollector why is battleship a movie and we still don't have a new #He-Man movie? You going to let Hasbro get away with that?15 hours ago  @MeisterShake @MattyCollector I feel ya on the replacement. I thought it did say they'll reimburse you for the shipping it back to them too.15 hours ago  @SlickMcFavorite @MattyCollector Good but not great, you still have to pay to ship it and end up without a replacement.15 hours ago  #FTN #MattyCollector #Ghostbusters
Sad news from Matty for Ghostbusters collectors indeed guys... http://t.co/hQ8PVZlh19 hours ago |
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