Mattel posted a lengthy update on their Facebook page. (more…)
Poe’s Point > A Reviewer’s Manifesto
Recently, I was taken to task in the comments section of one of my figure reviews. The commenter believed I am generally too lenient on the figures I review, and that my grading system did not reflect the actual quality of the figure. In my response, I explained I review figures based on the idea that I’m reviewing it for those who would be interested in this particular figure, not objectively against every action figure ever made.
The analogy I used was movies: can a movie like Finding Nemo be objectively compared to Citizen Kane? One could try, but if I wrote a movie review where, in my head, I’m constantly thinking to myself “Would someone who thinks the Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever like Finding Nemo?” the end result would be pretty damned weird, and probably unreadable. No matter how great a film it is, Finding Nemo is a film intended for a young audience, while Citizen Kane is not, and trying to review one based on the other for the purposes of making a recommendation to someone strikes me as silly.
Toy review roundup (via Fanmode), 2/7/09
Sanjeev reviews the Onell Design Buildman Ranic (Standard and Reverse versions) figures. Excerpt: “… equal parts action figure and building toy.”
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro Star Wars The Legacy Collection Clone Trooper (with Cip-Quad) figure. Excerpt: “… he certainly comes with an impressive piece of weaponry that goes way, way beyond the usual blaster pistol these guys tend to be issued.” (See also.)
Scott Rubin reviews the Mattel DC Universe Infinite Heroes Crisis series Starfire, Captain Boomerang and Raven three-pack. Excerpt: “… a diverse and motley mix of figures.” (more…)
Secrets of Mattycollector?
Good morning, faithful readers! We start the day with a rather juicy find.
A poster on AFI (“The Question” appropriately enough) stumbled upon some interesting results when you do a search for “DCUC” “JLU” and “Infinite Heroes.
Before I go any further, let me make it clear: it’s very likely that most of these will not be sold on Mattycollector.com. As several AFI posters suggested, they may be some sort of test of the store program. (more…)
Mattel Q&A Roundup for January 14
Wow. Mattel had no fewer than nine ten Q&As yesterday. Here’s a list for reference:
- Mine
- The Fwoosh
- Kastor’s Korner
- Action Figure Insider
- Raving Toy Maniac
- Pendragon’s Post
- Cool Toy Review
- DC Collector
- Hall of Justice
- Action Figure Times
About 50% of the questions had something to do with quality control or distribution, but there were still some good questions and answers in there. Here are a few highlights. (more…)
News roundup, 1/5/2009
- Studios tell toy stories (Variety) – So, is the He-Man movie on track again? Last I heard it had been condemned to development hell.
- Playmates 6″ Terminator: Salvation figures up for pre-order (CSC) – Not sure about the humans, but the endoskeletons and the tank look cool. There are 3 3/4″ figures too for those of you who prefer that scale.
- Mattel posts JLU update for 2009 (Facebook) – For those of you who aren’t on “The ‘Book,” Mattel writes that at Target they’re planning 20 singles, 8 3-packs, and 4 6-packs, and on Mattycollector.com there will be 4 4-packs (one per quarter) and 1 Convention Exclusive.
- New Masterpiece Grimlock images (Seibertron) – Me Poe want.
- Voyager Leader-Class ROTF Optimus images (Seibertron)
News roundup, 12/27/2008
- I will be sorely, sorely tested in my resolve not to collect 12″ figures by the Hot Toys original Predator, Dutch and yes, even Billy. (Cool Toy Review)
- Corner Store Comics having year-end sale–20% off in-stock items (CSC)
- First official Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen pics may be released on my birthday (Seibertron)
- JLU Amanda Waller figure coming in 2009 (MattyCollector)
- If you haven’t entered Toy Bender’s “Joes for Tots” contest, there’s still time! (Toy Bender)
- Weekly OAFE update (OAFE)
- More NECA Street Fighter photos (Action-Figure) I’m really curious whether these will be in scale with SOTA’s figures.
Mattel Q&A Round-up, 12/16/08
Here’s a quick round-up of Mattel’s Q&As around the Web yesterday:
Ask Matty round-up, 11/17/08
I decided to skip this round of Ask Matty (mostly to wait for the announcement of Wave 8, so I could ask questions about that). Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next round won’t be until December 15.
Other sites had a few questions for this round, though. (more…)