Action figures, Movies, Games, TV shows, things I like, Things I hate, weird news old or recent... they're fair game for my rants.
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We got the second SDCC Exclusive... it's Street Fighter related.
Problem is that it'll be a Jada exclusive and they kinda are a pain to ahip outside US. IIRC, they classified Puerto Rico as international and unable to ship.
This is something that shouldn't be placed behind a SDCC paywall. Let's see the third SDCC item tomorrow...
A recolor of Akuma with extras. MEH! I just wish these were accessory packs.
Saw He-Man again. Liked it a bit better this time. I still have a few gripes but, this time there were more kids and for the most part they enjoyed it. That's a good thing. Macy's had a few Chronicles... Tri-Klops and Duncan, but those are a tad too expensive... also notoced how shittily stocked was that Macy's TRU... No Marvel, No Star Wars, No Transformers, No TMNT, no Mario... loads of Barbie and crappy dolls.
Todd is at it again... first Naruto, then My Hero Macadamia... Now...
Look at how they massacred my ballless boy... though Turbo Okarun isn't that bad.
Will we get Shiratori or the Kaiju girl? Hell will Todd give us Granny Seiko. Since Todd hates female figures.
Looking at the Mario Movie figures, makes me a bit worried.
YOSHI is the one with the Most accessories. Mario comes with Rosalina's Luma, Rosalina comes with a wand and is basically a statue with arms. Bowser Jr. Comes with the Paintbrush.
See my issue? These are in the $20 range for 5 inches and 1 accessory.
MHA cannot be made like this or it'll end up as a downgrade from McFarlane. Here's what it would look likenl if they went with the Mario approach of a single accessory.
Deku: First Costume:
Extra Accessory Unmasked head with cowl pulled back.
Bakugo: First Costume:
Extra Accessory Explosion effect
Ochaco: First costume:
Extra accessory helmet head.
Todoroki: Second Costume:
Because fuck that first white shirt half frozen look... also it lacks Endeavor's fire.
Jakks we need two accessories here to make her less than Jazwares.
Mineta:
I fucking dare you Jakks to make his grapes removable and be held in his hands.
Dabby:
Jakks will sell us two versions:
Black hair and white hair just to not get us multiple accessories.
Specifically Camila Mendes and Nick Galitzine... with the Sky Sled.
Will I get Grayskull? I dunno. I passed on 2 Chronicles figures because they were a tad too expensive. Incredibly enough alleged pedophile Jared Leto has been very hard to find.. in any scale.
The funny thing is that many people who are coaxed into watching the movie who aren't fans of the property have described the movie as good yet, critics try to paint this like the biggest flop since Space Jam too.
A part of me misses the PlayStation 2 era when movies came out. There was always a shitty tie-in game attached and this movie screams, classic God of war clone.
And Fuck you Neitlich... it's movie year and there's no Crystal Castle or MOTUC NA Roster completed...
I pre-ordered the DVD, because fuck it I NEED it in my life.
Just letting you all know that while there is no release date announced, the movie is coming along with a physical release. Of course this may scare folks a little. It scares me, not gonna lie. But is the fact that Amazon is makong a physical copy and not forcing pur hands to get Prime.
The Kenner styled MOTU playset got better pics.
I won't say anything. You draw your own conclusions. I'll still get it..
Probably but depends on the price.
Still we live in a world where a MOTU Movie exists.
After letting my brain marinate over 12 hours of seeing the new MOTU movie here are a few of my thoughts:
My Mom would've been a bit more pissed off than me about it... the few Highlander references would've definitely rubbed her the wrong way.
I didn't like how Randor was portrayed storywise.
Loved the Dolph Lundgren Cameo.
Hated how Mossman was used.
Hated how well Jared Leto played Skeletor...
Hated Post Credits Scene 1... because we had said character as a post credits scene character.
Loved that the Adam and He-Man dynamic exists in this universe... even if it's a subversion of the trope...
I've seen a few "reviews" criticizing the movie for being a "cash grab to sell toys". How dare a movie based on a toyline try to sell toys!? Amazon better make physical copies.
I bought a Shoto Todoroki Total Anime... Amazon was selling one for $19. + taxes "Used Mint"
Plus figure was blasted with Superglue making the leg useless.
Now I have to print labels which are a hassle. AND PAY POSTAGE plus any other surprise charges... worst part is that this wasn't a third party seller it was AMAZON themselves! Amazon is worse than third party sellers.
Fiber Optic internet is amazing until the fiber optic cable decides to die for no reason... you can't fix it... because the wires aren't, exactly easy to obtain. So the technician had to come home to literally switch a cable... less than a freakong minute.
To explain my thoughts: I'm the little green haired boy... and the video is the MOTU Movie
Go watch it. While not perfect, way better than the 1987 movie. Laughed, I cried... i even forgot that man at arms was black. Or that skeletor is an alleged pedophile cult leader. There are surprises in the end , and I got a boner
That sounds interesting... wait Hack Snydurr is directing? Hit or miss. He can frame some pretty scenes, but his nuance is let's say he makes Hideo Kojima look like a subtle master...
At least he's directing and not a writer and director... right?
Dan Hibiki is here. Yes, I got a Storm Collectibles Storm Arena Alpha 3 Dan... because he's Dan. Since Jay da is hydro likely to be making street fighter alpha figures until 2028... I caved in.
Dan: Hello. My name is Dan Hibiki. You killed my father. Prepare to die. Sagat: What the Actual fuck?
Dan is a joke character, specifically a parody of Snk's art of fighting's Ryo and Robert.
. He is infamous force socking, and when you beat an opponent using Dan, you're just basically humiliating the opponent and showing off your skills.
Articulation
Dan for the most part has the same articulation as Jada toys figures. With the addition of a toll hinge and extra drop down hip articulation... He cannot do the role for the supertaunt, but he can do most of his moves. Sadly, he lacks the hands for the super taunt.
4.5
Paint and sculpt:
He is not exactly game accurate. He looks more like his Alpha 1 counterpart... a Hybrid look.
I hate the soft rubbery torso, but he looks fine.
4.5
Accessories:
1 alternate head, 2 extra hands, gadoken and stand.
4.5
Overall:
Dan gets a 4.5 as his final score. I'm not gonna lie these Storm Collectibles figures are a decent competition to Jada. But for the most part, I think I will stick with Jada... and that was the most Fresh Cuck thing I've ever said.
According to Nacelle Toys' own website, these have been delayed to Q4 2026. Toy delays suck. These were pre-ordered exactly one year ago about 16-17 hours from the writing of the rant.
It would be nice if at least nasal gave updates to their customers about these delays.
Anyways that means I will be getting Charley for 2027. Bummer.
On a positive note Fright Pit is bound to arrive around Movie Time. At least to BigBadToyStore I know that folks at order directly from mattel have been getting already. Of course I'm waiting for a Xesray Cassia... who had a delay due to Derpy eye. Saving on shipping and stuff
Kinda sad when the best MHA line is fucking McFarlane.
That AFO arm sucks ASS!!
He made a Toru troll figure... a stand for her boots and 2 clear stands for her arms.
I'll try to get an Ochaco, even if it's a bit on the uglier side... just so Deku can clap toy cheeks.
Oh yeah that's all the females on the line... he made plenty of guys and school gym uniform variants he made some extras, the better All for Juan he made a platinum variant... todd sucks dick at character rosters and anime sculpts. We're in the 2020s and 2 clear stands are now a figure.
I'm scared that my hype for it might make it suck... I don't want it to suck because it's He-Man. Also that my local cinemas won't have any of the bitching cups and I ain't paying $100 to a scalper for a hard to drink from cup.
I wish Mom had been here to see it though... I'm getting misty eyed whenever I pass near a movie theater and see the Coming Soon poster of He-Man. Finally 16 years and 10 months later... more like 9 and some days... from the birth of this blog, it will Finally be here.
The asterisk stands for: that aren't Deku, Bakugo, All Might, Shoto, Endeavor, All for One, Shigaraki, and Dabi.
20: Toru Hagakure:
A Clear Figure with gloved hands and boots with soft goods uniform. Most of the body can be reused for Toga's post-transformation look.
19: Mineta and Eri:
Before all of the entire MHA fanbase crucify me for pairing Eri with Jeffrey Grapestein, hear me out. It's a size thing.
Mineta is shorter than Eri. That is all.
So 2 figures sthat are about half an all might each makes sense.
18: Tenya Iida:
I like the Brainy Smurf of 1-A... it's totally not because he looks like a MHA version of the game director with 3 inches of doom... All Hail the Turbo Dork!!
17: Recovery Girl and Nezu:
Getting the little folks out the way in 2 SKUs than in 4. Also, not wasting accessories for other characters just to add Nezu.
16: Re-Destro:
No reason at all... I wouldn't waste a slot on a Disney meme.
15: Himiko Toga:
The list isn't going from least to most wanted... she'S my number 4 in the villains.
14: Itsuka Kendo:
She's totally not on this list because she's a ginger and can have a big fist. She's totally not a fisto reference.
13: Anan Kurose:
You see what I did there.
Me want that alternate head so she looks less Amogus.
12: Neito Monoma:
I hate the douche. He dresses like an old-timey villain. He's insufferable, he would be so amazing to be the butt of so many jokes.
11: Momo Yaoyorozu:
I have 2 reasons to add her to the list that aren't left boob, right boob.
She opens the door for accessory packs...
The other reason... displays well with Elsa/Zuko...
10: Froppy:
You know all 6 1A girls will be on the list. So as many Latin American nanas say: Sana Sana Culito de rana.
9: Midnight:
Because Fuck you that's why. I just want the Ara ara Dommy Mommy.
8:Jiro:
Jakks bodies tend to be more customizer friendly and her hero outfit is the most normal. Not to mention that I want the 1A girls... and 1B too to make the Grape's harem...
7: Erasehead:
The Sleep deprived caterpillar man is a necessity.
6: Aoyama:
Phoque you... that's why.
I was wondering if Aoyama was French... more people think he's gay... Now if a full MHA line is made in the Neftyverse Monoma will be the timetravelling son of Aoyama and Mineta.
5: Uravity:
The not so Mrs. Deku... I need her because Toga.
Disappointed that Total Anime never got to make her.
Or that Todd make an ugly one.
4: Twice:
Evil army builder perfect for battle displays.
3: Mina Ashido:
Acid Spitting Pinkie Pie... Nuff said.
2: Muscular:
He's got variant potential for the mega vascular look.
1: Deku's Dad:
Just as Mask of the phantasm toys spoiled the Phantasm, The Inspector Gadget toys revealed Doctor Claw... we should get Deku's Dad with a carton of milk and smokes.
The movie hasn't come out yet and it has a Guinness book record sure, it's about drones and being brightest... but it's a He-Man thing, so I have to talk about it.
Like Holy Shiiiiiiiiiiit! He-Man related Guinness world record.
The only sad thing about this is that Mom isn't here to see it... less than 2 weeks.
I love it and I Hate it. I'm\n Currently, playing it on the enhanced edition. Because it's the one with the new features, but the new features mostly suck ass. I hate the menus. The autosave is a double-edged sword. It's a shame that is the original game minus the best tricks of the original game.
Goodbye duplication, Goodbye, the job point, skip. Hello, endless hours of grinding, just to beat the stupid dorter battle. The enhancements aren't that great, but to play the game on a screen that I don't need to use glasses. It's a great thing. I hate getting old. I need to see how hard that battle will be. I really hate that they use the war of the Lions, English even in the original game.
But I hope this soulless cashgrab makes for the FFTA games to get ported.
Sunday release: about 18 for the figures and vehicles more expensive. They look OK, but are a smidge too expensive for toys that are their own scale, which puts them away from most displays.
Don't get Me wrong The figures look nice, but for $18, I'm not feeling them
If they were 15.Now that will be a different story.
Lara Croft is there... Lara Croft, British Tomb Raider, Lara Croft is there! It's Lara Croft against Natla and Bartoli fighting to save the day!
Damn, it's been 30 years since Tomb Raider...
¹/¹⁸ Lara? I'm not a fan of that scale. Also, I'm not expecting like a full roster of characters. Just maybe normal Lara, diving suit Lara, and maybe one of the tomb raider 3 outfits at the best
I got some Miniverse Harry Potter, because there were no more food items.
I will talk about the sets with Resin. The Marauders Map came with one Set, the Harry Potter themed set.
It comes with a book I suppose it belonged to Snape and glasses that fit movie Don.
A wand that you make out of resin. This resin seems to be a bit more forgiving and not As brittle as the one in The Lord of the Rings sets...
The only real problem is the delivery system. As even in tropical climates, the resin is a little bit of a pain in the ass to get out, my one end up being slightly a bit too short, but it is what it is.
I got 4 balls. This is the Harry ball. The second ball is the nimbus 2000 ball. I have not assembled the other balls because they don't involve resin and one of them is a Mandragora plant that's just using the kinetic stand type stuff , and I don't like messing with that stuff. The other is a book mimic type thing that I just need to assemble the monster parts and the book it uses a lot of glue and stuff so I haven't had time to work with it.
2 Berbils and yet another lion-o... I noticed that the pack is cheaper than 3 figures ($195) But still. Why why not a third Berbil? Are the ropes gonna be sculpted in? Are the ropes gonna be soft goods? That's a good question, but still another fucking Lion-O!? So close and yet so far.
My guess is that's how we're gonna get the tracksuit, silver Hawks, starting with copper kidd and bluegrass.
Even after they lost the license. They hired a lawfirm to cockblock Mattel from using the characters Playmates designed... under contract by Mirage, at the time.
Will this be a repeat of the Don Glut v Mattel thing? Paramount has bigger pockets, Mattel has precedent...
I understand Playmates Role, but this looks bad on them.
Yes a 3 pack based on the 67 toon... that means incomplete weblines Spidey, weird looking Lizard and Electro. On one hand it's very lazy.On the other hand it's quite genius. It'll be Available at San Diego Comic Con and probably online later. There's also an X men 97 Prof. Xavier with a cartoon accurate chair bought.Unfortunately , I don't have pics at the moment
Container and other stuff. I was supposed to post this earlier, but I was miffed that Pizzaface Jr's shirt didn't come... I was wrong. It was tangled in the packing filler cardboard.
The Glow in the Dark dumpster...
How big is it?
It's big enough.
I will probably add some glow in the dark and non glow in the dark paint to make it less translucent.
The jacket is "red"... Now neo Nick looks more like a Dingus.
The drums are Jakks Pacific Molds.
The ones right there on the hall of pain.
No need for Double Dragons now...
PF Jr looks a bit better now.
I'm still missing the recycling bin from FTC, but the dumpster made me realize that an IDW Herman would be gigantic and unfeasable.
Let's be honest here. Mattel is stingy with accessories. So, accessory packs are the solution:
They used to do them with He-Man, WWE, Big Jim, Barbie... you get the idea. Well they still do with Barbie. So...
Accessory packs. We can start with the obvious stuff:
Generic ninja weaponry that can be used by turtles and foot.
Recolors of the Turtle weapons. That's 7 easy items. Add multiple kunai and shuriken. Now we have 15 items for the most basic pack.
We can have a Pizza pack with various pizza slices that form whole pizzas, whole pizzas, half pizzas, various pizza boxes (made of plastic or cardboard) bitten slices. (Obviously for Mikey)
Junk-tech pack:
Basically gimmicky gadgets and weapons made by Donatello. Spare Turtle communicators would be here. The Cheapskate (not the gigantic Playmates abomination, but a normal sized skateboard with a small engine)
4 sets minimum per customer guaranteed purchase just to have cheapskates for the 4 turtles.
Foot Armory:
If they go with the robotic foot soldiers, the earlier generic ninja weapons pack helps, but this gives us extra weapons from Dimension X to use. Generic blasters, high tech ninja weapons to distinguish the foot from the turtles weaponry... evil communicators... etc.
Mousers:
Playmates did it, NECA did it, Super7 did it...
It's obvious... also Roadkill Rodneys are a popular pack idea.
There are plenty of packs that can be made, like a premutation animal pack with said animals and ooze. A sewer marauder pack including stuff for Rat King (namely rats) and other sewer dwellers like Muckman... the point is that Mattwl should look into it.
He'll fight for freedom wherever there's trouble, GI Joe is there! GI Joe! A real American hero, GI Joe is there! It's GI Joe against Cobra and Destro, fighting to save the day! He never gives up. He's always there, fighting for freedom over land and air. Wait did I just began singing the GI Joe theme?
Well, it's Super7's Ultimates Duke.
Now you know... And knowing is half the battle.
Articulation:
If you've had older Ultimates, this has the same articulation.
There isn't much to write about other than it's functional, but not $55 functional when classified are so much better. I bought him for customizing fodder. He was like $20...
4.0
Over and out...
Paint and sculpt:
He looks like Sunbow Duke... the cartoon colors are vibrant. I've no complaints here.
5.0
All decked out... toy style plus radio.
Accessories:
Here we have a ton of stuff.
2 extra heads
Watch (careful when swapping the right hand)
6 extra hands
Cartoon rifle
Walkie-talkie
Toy rifle
Toy backpack
Toy binoculars
Toy helmet
The reason I mention toy before some stuff, because the stuff. Comes from the ye olde Hasbro toy.
5.0
Is that Lady Jaye? No... Whew! For a moment there I thought Flint would have my ass... Scarlett (VO): Aren't you forgetting about someone? You are gonna wish you didn't wake up from your coma...
Overall:
It's a shame the line died before Shipwreck... I've had issues mostly with Lady Jaye... but Duke is one of the better figures from the line. So Duke gets a 4.67 as his final score.