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'Toy Box'

Toy Box: Halo 3 Action Figures

Posted Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 2:29am

Halo 3 set the record for top grossing opening day entertainment release – now Mcfarlane is counting on all that love to transfer over to their new line of action figures. Check out this week’s Toy Box to see what Michael thinks!

Toy Box: Toy Fair 2008

Posted Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 1:02am

Can’t make it to Toy Fair? Michael couldn’t either, but he’s been perusing all the terrific coverage out there, and brings you a round up of some of the most interesting news!

Toy Box: Transformers Grimlock Mini-bust

Posted Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 17:45pm

Are you a big Transformers fan? Then check out this week’s collectible review as Michael looks that the Grimlock mini-bust!

Toy Box: Masters of the Universe – King Randor Classic Colors

Posted Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at 12:45pm

It’s been years since the Masters of the Universe were on our screens, but NECA and the Four Horsemen have kept the love alive with a series of ‘staction’ figures. Check out the exclusive King Randor statue with Michael this week…

Toy Box: Batman Black and White – Andy Kubert

Posted Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 3:43am

Do you view the world in black and white? Then you’ll love the DC Direct Batman: Black and White statues! This week Michael looks at the latest release, based on the artwork of Andy Kubert…

Toy Box: Boba Fett Mighty Mugg

Posted Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 6:30am

Can Hasbro cash on on the popularity of urban vinyl with a mass market version? Check out one of the new Mighty Muggs to see!

Toy Box: It’s beginning to look a lot like… zombies!

Posted Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 at 0:26am

Finding just the right ornaments that speak to your inner self can be tricky. But if your a wacked out zombie freak, Michael just might have the thing for you…

Toy Box: Iorek and Ragnar – A Tale Of Two Ians

Posted Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 2:29am

The Golden Compass opened last week, and surprisingly, the world hasn’t come to an end. There are some great toys shipping with the film though, great enough that Michael actually likes them BETTER than the movie. When was the last time that happened? He can’t remember, but that might be the old age setting in. Check out his review of the two armored bears, Iorek and Ragnar!

Toy Box: Royal Guard

Posted Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 at 3:54am

Everyone needs their back up boys around them, and Palpatine had the Senate and Royal Guards. Michael checks out these two latest mini-busts from Gentle Giant this week!

Toy Box: It’s The Time Of Year For… Toys For Tots!

Posted Thursday, November 29th, 2007 at 2:13am

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time for Toys for Tots!

Toy Box: Back to the Future, in mini-mate style!

Posted Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 at 4:47am

If you thought Michael J. Fox was short, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet – check out the Back to the Future Mini-mates!

Toy Box: Star Wars Mini-Bust – Dengar

Posted Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 3:39am

Dengar, the STAR WARS bounty hunter, might not get much respect, but at least he’s gotten himself a mini-bust! Check it out this week as Michael gives it the once over…

Toy Box: Robocop 3D Wall Art

Posted Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 0:02am

Looking for something cool to hang on the wall? McFarlane has the answer with their 3D Wall Art. Michael checks out the latest release – Robocop!

Toy Box: Cult Classics 6 – The Lost Boys

Posted Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 at 1:36am

Michael checks out the latest wave of cult classics from NECA!

Toy Box: Smart Bombs – The Blanks

Posted Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 2:19am

Are you feeling artistic? Then the new blank Smart Bombs from Creatus Maximus might just be the ticket to fulfill your needs. These little guys can be the canvas for your creativity. Michael checks them out this week!

Toy Box: Legendary Comic Book Heroes Series 2

Posted Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 at 3:21am

You might not call them legendary, but indie comic fans have been waiting for action figures based on their favorite characters for a long time. Now series 2 of the LCBH is hitting, and Michael checks out Darkness, Stryker and Judge Death today…

Toy Box: Star Trek The Original Series Mini-Mates

Posted Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 at 4:32am

Beam me up, Scotty! That’s what your Spider-man minimate can say, now that DST has produced the first series of Star Trek figures based on TOS in the 2″ scale. Michael checks them out this week!

Toy Box: Nightmare Before Christmas Series 6

Posted Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 at 0:42am

It’s too early for Halloween…and it’s way too early for Christmas. And now it’s too early for the Nightmare Before Christmas series of action figures from NECA to end, but series 6 is it. Michael checks out the final wave this week, and it’s a great ending for a fantastic series…

Toy Box: Batman Black and White – Alex Ross

Posted Thursday, August 30th, 2007 at 1:23am

If you’re a fan of the artwork and style of Alex Ross, then you should be checking out this week’s Toybox, as Michael looks at the latest Batman Black and White Statue based on his art…

Toy Box: Legendary Comic Book Heroes – Series 1

Posted Monday, August 20th, 2007 at 22:58pm

I like my comics the same way I like my women – independent. Marvel Toys likes them independent too, and are producing the Legendary Comic Book Heroes based on them. Today I’m looking at Savage Dragon, Judge Dredd and Ripclaw, and they should make the fans of the comics very happy…

Toy Box: FANtastic Exclusive 2 – The Gauntlet of Vaskkh

Posted Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 at 0:48am

Once again this year, the Four Horsemen involved their collectors and fans in the process of developing their FANtastic Exclusive for SDCC. Michael checks out one of the nine (yes, nine!) versions tonight when he reviews the Gauntlet of Vaskkh!

Toy Box: This Year’s Top 10 From SDCC

Posted Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at 0:13am

Couldn’t make it to SDCC this year? Michael gives you his quick rundown of the top goodies from the show!

Toy Box: What you lookin’ at?

Posted Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 at 5:47am

With the Simpsons movie less than two weeks away, Michael takes a look at one of the new dioramas from Mcfarlane Toys based on the film. He’s a Simpsons freak, and he’s lovin’ it!

Toy Box: A Few Words with Edward Wires

Posted Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 at 0:42am

Michael takes a bit of a break this week, letting his interviewee Edward Wires do most of the talking. Mr. Wires is a fantastically talented prototype painter, and Michael sits down to chat with him about toys, life and the universe…

Toy Box: Ratatouille PVC figures

Posted Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 at 0:09am

Jack Sparrow, Spider-Man, Shrek and even John McClane are all vying for your attention and love this year, but I’m betting your heart will be lost to the little rat from Paris, Remy. Check out the new Ratatouille PVC figures with Michael to help ease the anticipation for the flick next weekend…