Apologies for the lack of updates, been in Vegas for a few days. Fear not, PGPoA will be back at full bore starting later this week!
Anyway, I know a lot of you like the DC Direct Arkham Asylum figures, which have been hard to come by–well, BBTS has the full set available right now. This is apparently the last time they’ll be in stock (until DCD reissues them, if ever), so if you want them, now’s the time.
Check out my reviews of the AA Batman, Joker, and Scarecrow.
Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about some great new arrivals, more new preorders, and 2 sale menus:
——— SALE MENU ———
We’ve reduced pricing by 15% on all the older items on the menu below. Menu will be updated daily to remove items as they sell out.
Over 600 items have already sold out on this sale, be sure to check through the remaining items for some great deals.
————- NEW PREORDERS ————-
The second assortment of figures from the Walking Dead TV Series will includes Shane, Andrea and two new Zombies. Each figure is listed at $14.99, or you can grab the set of 4 at $54.99, saving $13 off the MSRP.
The second assortment of comic-based figures is also listed. This group includes Riot Gear Glenn, the Governor and two different Zombies. Like the TV figures, these are listed at $14.99 each or $54.99 for the set, saving you $13 off the MSRP.
BATMAN LEGACY SINGLE SERIES 03 – SET, SINGLES
The third assortment of Batman Legacy singles includes classic versions of First Appearance Batman and Catwoman, as well as Arkham City versions of Harley Quinn and Nightwing. Each figure is listed singly at $17.99, or as a set of 4 for $67.99, saving you $12 off the MSRP. (more…)
After watching this ad, I realized I must have seen it a hundred times as a kid because the insipid theme song was way too familiar.
Notice how the ad says “For you and your kid” at the end there? A tribute to Pee-Wee’s generation-crossing appeal? Or a warning that any kid given this toy should be supervised at all times lest the doll drive the child into madness?
I’ve got another new list up at TR:
8 Reasons Why The Monster Squad is Better than The Goonies
For the record, my original title was “8 Reasons Why The Monster Squad is More Fun than The Goonies” but I get why Rob changed it–“better” is much more provocative. I’m not sure The Monster Squad is a better film than The Goonies, but I definitely find it more fun.
I expected to be vilified for this one, but so far I’m surprised by the support Monster Squad is getting in the comments.
MechaShiva mentioned that he’d seen a different version of the “Alien Power” figures, and lo and behold, eBay gives us…
AUGH AUGH AUGH THE HORROR THE HORROR–!!!
Just what every kid wants, a fetus with ichthyosis. What is with that awful head? Pardon me while I throw up.
Hope you all had a happy Halloween, and that your workplaces are glutted with the remainder candy the trick-or-treaters didn’t score. I actually didn’t do anything fun this Halloween–no parties, no costumes–and I live in Halloweentown USA (i.e., Salem, Massachusetts). Just a bit too busy. But that will not happen next year. Next year, I go for the gusto.
A few weeks back, many of us were enamored of Talyn’s Pic of the Day, which featured a surprisingly cool-looking dollar store alien toy. I was so intrigued I asked Talyn to pick up one up for me–or rather two, since there are two color schemes. Part of their appeal to me is they reminded me of those “Roswell Alien” figures that showed up in stores in the mid-1990s (I’ve still got one). (more…)
Win Toys For Helping Tots with Geeks for Tots!
Geeks for Tots is back! The original contest that encourages donations to the Toys for Tots charity is asking geeks to unite and donate toys and enter to win fantastic prizes.
There are far too many kids that won’t get gifts this holiday season and the Toys for Tots program is here to help. Toys for Tots takes new toys and distributes them to kids in need. To encourage donations to the Toys For Tots program, the Geeks For Tots contest is offering prizes to those who send in proof of donations to Toys for Tots.
The Prizes up for grabs are:
All that is required to participate in the contest is a picture of the contestant donating at a Toys For Tots drop off box or a forwarded copy of a receipt from an online cash donation at the Toys For Tots website.
For more details like where to send the photos and receipts, please visit GeeksForTots.com!
About Geeks for Tots:
Geeks for Tots is a grassroots contest started with the simple goal of encouraging donations to Toys for Tots via a contest. This is the third year that the contest has been run. Previously it was known as “Joes for Tots.”
