I collect all types of figures. Sometimes they come together across various lines in ways that make me smile. Hope it makes someone out there smile too.
In the category of things you didn’t even know you wanted yet,fast food chain Sonic is putting Sonic Tots starring the Justice League into their kid’s meals now. As a parent of small children and a collector,I know it’s pretty rare that Sonic ever has anything good in their kids meals. I had seen stuffed dinosaur tots last year which I thought were cute enough. But when my kids brought this pair home the other day,I definitely had a hankering for a burger.
One of the main toys I always wanted as a kid but never had was this baby…a Hot Wheels Knight Industries Two Thousand. I had a black Firebird that I would use as a fake but it was never the same. Without the red LED bar on the front,it just wasn’t the same. As a child of the ’80′s,KITT was THE vehicle of choice,probably even over the Adam West Batmobile. The Batmobile couldn’t keep you company on a long drive. And I still like to imagine using the turbo boost to avoid sitting at train crossings.
The Avengers movie figures have hit Toys R Us as of this past weekend. Looks like TRU paid extra to get a one month lead on the other retailers.
There has been a lot of buzz on some of the collector communities about how these have taken a drastic dip in quality. I don’t know about “drastic”but Hasbro is removing some of the articulation on The Avengers. Gone are the articulated ankles,wrists and waists. And these sacrifices weren’t made so that they could cut the costs we pay. If TRU is any indication,we’ll get another $1 increase across the retail board.
First wave of four figures is Larfleeze,Flashpoint Plastic Man,Superboy Prime in Anti Monitor armor and Batman Beyond. (Did they gather up all the unsold figures from Target and plan to repack them? Is Barda in the next wave?)
My most anticipated super-hero movie of 2011 hits DVD tomorrow!
Here’s the official word from the studio:
MARVEL’S RENOWNED SUPER HERO LEADS THE CHARGE ON BLU-RAY™ &DVD ARMED WITH EXPLOSIVE BONUS FEATURES
CAPTAIN AMERICA
THE FIRST AVENGER
Action-Packed Adventure Debuts October 25,2011 in a 3-Disc Set Featuring
Blu-ray 3D™,Blu-ray and DVD,and in a 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Over an Hour of Exciting Bonus Material,Including an Exclusive Look into Marvel’s The Avengers
HOLLYWOOD,Calif. (September 21,2011) – Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures introduce the latest addition to the incomparable Marvel Super Hero team with CAPTAIN AMERICA:The First Avenger,ready for action on high definition Blu-ray 3D,Blu-ray and DVD October 25,2011. Called “the best superhero movie ever” (Brian Erdy,CBS-TV),the thrill-packed adventure is a blockbuster hit with audiences worldwide,earning over $350 million at the Global Box Office. When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe,the world’s greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization,led by the villainous Red Skull. Loaded with fantastic action,stunning visual effects and an awe-inspiring hero imbued with courage,humanity and an unbreakable spirit, CAPTAIN AMERICA:The First Avenger transports viewers into a world of daring exploits and excitement. Starring Chris Evans in the title role,the film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Academy Award®-winner Tommy Lee Jones,Hugo Weaving as Marvel’s Ultimate Villain,Red Skull,Dominic Cooper,Neal McDonough,Derek Luke and Stanley Tucci.
The CAPTAIN AMERICA:The First Avenger three-disc set includes the film on Blu-ray in high-definition 3D and in high definition 2D,as well as on standard definition DVD with a digital copy. The two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes a high definition presentation of the film,plus a standard definition presentation with a digital copy. Both sets boast over an hour of behind-the-scenes bonus material including an original Marvel short film,an exclusive sneak peek into the ultimate Super Hero team, Marvel’s The Avengers, six featurettes that go behind-the-scenes of the filmmaking process,deleted scenes and much more.
In love with Marvel’s hit animated series Avengers:Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? You can snag the final two volumes of season 1 on DVD tomorrow!
Here’s the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Join Iron Man,Thor,Captain America,The Hulk,and many more of your favorite Avengers as they unite to fight evil when
THE AVENGERS:EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES VOLUME 3 –IRON MAN UNLEASHED
and
THE AVENGERS:EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES VOLUME 4 –THOR’S LAST STAND
Arrive on DVD on October 25,2011.
July 22,2011 –THE AVENGERS:EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES is a television series on Disney DXD inspired by the Marvel Comics Super Hero team of the same name. In each episode,the Avengers defend Earth from unimaginable threats:dangerous Super Villains,time-travelling conquerors,alien invaders and mythical beasts bent on the total destruction of humanity. When the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world,when no hope is left…the Avengers Assemble!
These releases follow the April 26th release of Volumes 1 &2 (episodes 1-13),which consumers can still find for purchase at local retail stores.
THE AVENGERS:EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES VOLUME 3 –IRON MAN UNLEASHED The pulse-pounding action continues on October 25th with six unforgettable episodes in the Volume 3 release of The Avengers:Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Enjoy all the thrills as Iron Man,Thor,Captain America,Hulk and the rest of the Avengers face off against Baron Zemo’s Masters of Evil and defend earth from a full-scale alien invasion led by the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror!
There was a time back in 1999 that I would go to certain movies just to see the trailers for the (then) forthcoming release of Star Wars:Episode 1 –The Phantom Menace! I have the feeling I was not alone and that films like Adam Sandler’s “The Waterboy”and the horrendous “Wing Commander”benefited more from over-zealous Star Wars fans than they did from audiences members legitimately interested in the respective films.
February 2012 will mark the re-release of the first of the Star Wars prequels in theatres–this time in 3D. Thanks to the wonders of the internet you no longer have to endure a Freddie Prince Jr film to see it.
C’mon–who doesn’t love the classic film Ghostbusters? Sure,the sequel left a lot to be desired but the follow-up cartoon series,the REAL Ghostbusters,was amazing in terms of story and humor. In celebration of this classic franchise,MattyCollector.com is having the following sale on Ghostbusters items now through Halloween:
This special sale starts right along with our regular sale on Monday,October 17th at 9 a.m. Pacific (12 noon Eastern) so you can take advantage of combined shipping. Befitting this spooktacular event,the sale ends on Monday October 31st at 11:59 p.m. but supplies are limited on many of these figures. When they’re gone,that’s it,so shop early to make sure you get everything you want!
Check out the link to the sale which includes both 12″and 6″figures including the previously sold-out SDCC exclusive Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!
I collect all types of figures. Sometimes they come together across various lines in ways that make me smile. Hope it makes someone out there smile too.
