OK, this seems like…maybe not a good idea. (Marvel Legends Nemesis)

July 20, 2009 | Poe

Just received the oddest press release I think I’ve ever gotten…this seems downright dangerous to me.

Hasbro’s Marvel brand team is very excited to let you in on some breaking news regarding its Marvel Legends line: The long-anticipated Marvel Legends Nemesis wave is finally hitting the U.S.!

We have learned that eight (8) San Diego area Wal-Mart stores will be stocking the Marvel Legends Nemesis wave, beginning this Wednesday, July 22 – in limited quantities, so act fast!  The lineup for this wave, in case you’ve forgotten, is as follows: Punisher, Daredevil, Black Bolt, Nova, Beast and Tigra.  There are also two variants in the wave – Punisher in camouflage and Yellow Daredevil.  That’s a total of 8 new figures!  Buy six (6) figures to complete a new Build-A-Figure: Nemesis!

The Marvel Legends Nemesis wave will be stocked at the following San Diego area Wal-Mart stores (while supplies last!):

  • 1360 EASTLAKE PARKWAY, CHULA VISTA, CA
  • 1150 BROADWAY, CHULA VISTA, CA
  • 75 N BROADWAY, CHULA VISTA, CA
  • 1200 HIGHLAND AVENUE, NATIONAL CITY, CA
  • 710 DENNERY ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA
  • 3382 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA
  • 3412 COLLEGE AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA
  • 4840 SHAWLINE STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA

I can’t help but feel a little pity for those hapless Wal-Mart employees who haven’t the slightest idea what is about to descend upon them down there in San Diego…

SDCC Exclusive Reviews Roundup

July 20, 2009 | Poe

Some early reviews of SDCC exclusive toys are starting to pop up. Here are the ones I’ve come across:

I’ll update the list as I come across new reviews (or as you point them out in your comments).

No sign of the review I want to see–Egon Spengler.

Paul’s Peg > Hasbro’s San Diego Comic Con 2009 Exclusives

July 16, 2009 | Paul

It’s getting to be that time of the year again, that special time where those who aren’t going to the San Diego Comic Con wonder just how in the hell they are going to get the exclusives that the want. Hasbro’s finally got pictures of all their stuff, so let’s just take a look at their offerings. (more…)

The Special Edition of Monkey Island

July 15, 2009 | Poe

In more Xbox Live Arcade news, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition hits today. It’s 800 Microsoft Points (about $10). It’s basically a re-release of the original game, but with updated HD graphics (although you have the option to switch to the original VGA graphics at any time).

If you’ve never played The Secret of Monkey Island, now’s your chance to experience what is easily one of my favorite videogames of all time. LucasArts set the gold standard for the adventure game with SOMI, and I can’t wait to play it again.

Dr. Mrs. Ghostal and I also just finished up the first episode of Tales of Monkey Island. I recommend it to any of you who enjoy adventure games.