I’ve got no strings
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by frennlareo.
Toy review roundup
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe Bumblebee, Prowl, Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime and Lockdown figures. Excerpt: “I’ve had enough time watching the cartoon to let the chins grow on me, though, and they no longer bother me.”
Dave Van Domelen reviews the Hasbro Transformers Animated Deluxe Autobot Ratchet and Blackarachnia figures. Excerpt: “… (Blackarachnia) doesn’t get to say, ‘Hey, my eyes are up here!’ because they’re also on her chest.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Transformers Allspark Power Stockade figure. Excerpt: “His vehicle mode is (similar to but legally distinct from) a Cadillac Escalade, the SUV of choice for rap stars and other people who love conspicuous displays of affluence – you know, dickholes.” (See also.)
Monkey Boy reviews the Four Horsemen FANtastic Exclusive The Gauntlet of Vaskkh exclusive figure. Excerpt: “He’s a first-run suckatron.”
yo go re reviews the Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection Saga Legends Fans’ Choice Pit Droids two-pack. Excerpt: “It’s like they they were designed to be lovably stupid. I mean, come on: their official designation is the DUM-series.” (See also.)
Thomas Wheeler reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Steeler and Cobra Rip It 2007 Collectors’ Convention exclusive figures. Excerpt: “If you’ve been having doubts about these figures because they do not come with the tanks — don’t worry about it. Get the figures.” (See also.)
Martin Milner reviews the Playmobil 4473 Deep Sea Working Submarine 4478 Deep Sea Mini-Sub 3611 Nautila Sub Submarines and 4479 Deep Diver sets.
Retro reviews
Poe Ghostal reviews the Heinz Ketchup H-57 Burger Blaster toy. Excerpt: “The instructions show how to transform the ketchup bottle into a star-crossing vehicle of destruction. It’s not as easy as it looks …”
Leonardo Flores reviews the Matchbox Robotech Scott Bernard figure. Excerpt: “… the Matchbox line had so much potential but delivered so poorly.”
Wooden-faced
A Creative Commons-licensed photo by dao hodac.
Toy links
Jin Saotome’s Powerglide custom.
“Powerglide was made from the Animated Lugnut, new turbine arms from the Adventures of Spawn ‘Omega Spawn’ figure, and a custom sculpted head.” (Be sure to view his Skywarp custom as well.)
Jaws.
A Lego recreation of the classic poster by bricktales.
Love-A-Lot.
A Care Bear Stikfas custom by Jeana.
Enjoy the ride.
The classic Nissan ad featuring familiar-looking toys.