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Toys R Us Pricing Officially Out Of Hand

October 17, 2012 | Poe

I’ve noticed that the prices at the two TRUs near me – one just about twenty miles from the other – have quite different prices, at least for collector figures. For example, the Evil Dead II Henrietta figure is $18.99 at one TRU, and $15.99 at another. Three bucks is a pretty significant difference in terms of what I’m willing to pay for a toy.

Now, I was already aware of this practice – I’d seen it at Target many times. And supposedly TRU will price-match to the website, which is good news.

But still, there’s adding a few bucks to a figure in a wealthier area, and then there’s this. (more…)

Poe’s Point > A Few Thoughts on the New Ninja Turtles Cartoon

October 17, 2012 | Poe

I’ve watched three episodes of the Nickelodeon’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles now, and I’ve made a few observations. (more…)

Pic of the Day > Mezco The Wolfman – Wolfman [7 Inch] by Ed Speir IV

October 17, 2012 | Poe

Mezco The Wolfman – Wolfman [7 Inch] by Ed Speir IV

Pic of the Day > NECA Classic Predator by NH

October 16, 2012 | Poe

Castle Grayskull Goes Up for Pre-Order Tomorrow

October 15, 2012 | Poe

It goes up at 12pm ET tomorrow. Details after the jump; pre-order link here.

Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, it’s ordering something from Mattycollector completely blind as to the final product. But…it’s Castle Grayskull. ~~I don’t see how I have a choice. And I’ve got a year to save up for it. Then it’s just a matter of finding room for the thing.~~ Y’know, I really don’t know about this. It’s so expensive (probably at least $300 after shipping) and seems so decadent…and space really is an issue. It took me weeks to decide to subscribe to the 2014 sub, and this costs nearly half that.

Well, I’ve got until ~~January 3~~ November 10 to decide.

Here are some hi-res pics of the plans (which Mattel for some reason hasn’t bothered to release), courtesy Preternia.com:

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Happy Great Unrest Weapons Pak Day!

October 15, 2012 | Poe

Link to the all-in-one order page

For the first time since the Wind Raider, I think, I’m actually going to be attempting to order something off Mattycollector. I’ve been remiss about posting these “Happy…” Mattycollector posts since the subscription became standard and there have been few things people actually had to order, but the Great Unrest pack is probably going to be popular enough to merit it.

Here’s a review of the Weapons Pak at Fwoosh.

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Trailer for He-Man iOS Game

October 15, 2012 | Poe

The tongue-in-cheek intro reminds me of the New World trailer for Godzilla 1985, but maybe that’s just me being a ridiculously sensitive fanboy.

Anyway, the game looks fun, and as long as it doesn’t try to goad me into spending real money on upgrades and so forth (I’m looking at you, Jaws Revenge), I suspect it will be a fun time.

Pic of the Day > Untitled by JT

October 15, 2012 | Poe

State of the Site

October 14, 2012 | Poe

This week’s assignment from the League of Extraordinary Bloggers is to write a “State of the Site” post. I already do this sort of thing every so often, but it might be good to do a more thorough one. (more…)