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'Toy Box'

Toy Box: Gremlins – The Originals!

Posted Tuesday, November 7th, 2006 at 0:10am

If you thought the 1984 movie GREMLINS was the real story, think again. Roald Dahl gave us the very first Gremlins over sixty years ago, and now Dark Horse is bringing them back in PVC form. Check out one of the three PVC sets with Michael this week!

Toy Box: Nightmare Before Christmas Jack/Snowmobile Deluxe Set

Posted Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 at 0:10am

It’s time for tricks and treats, but the Nightmare Before Christmas line of toys from NECA is all sweet, sweet treats. Check out the latest deluxe boxed set of Jack in his snowmobile, just in time for Halloween!

Toy Box: Three Faces of Elvis

Posted Tuesday, October 24th, 2006 at 20:36pm

What’s hotter than one Elvis Presley figure? Why, three of course! The new boxed set of Elvis figures should be hitting Spencers soon, so Michael checks out the King of Rock and Roll.

Toy Box: Lost – it’s a puzzle!

Posted Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 at 2:00am

If you thought the hit tv show Lost was a puzzler, you haven’t seen anything yet – check out the puzzles based on the show with Michael this week!

Toy Box: Battlestar Galactica Cylon

Posted Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 at 4:27am

Majestic Studios has expanded their Battlestar Galactica figure license to include characters from the new, updated show. Join Michael as he checks out the regular and battle damaged version of everyone’s favorite humanoid killer, the Cylon!

Toy Box: The Hanging Goblin

Posted Tuesday, September 26th, 2006 at 3:26am

Halloween is still weeks away, but Michael hangs out with the goblins this week – the Hanging Goblin that is!

Toy Box: Dragons Series 4 – Deluxe Komodo Dragon

Posted Tuesday, September 19th, 2006 at 4:53am

Michael only breathes fire after eating Thai, but the Komodo Dragon does it all the time. He’s the deluxe figure in the fourth series of Dragons from Mcfarlane Toys – join Michael as he checks him out this week!

Toy Box: FANtastic Exclusive 2006

Posted Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 at 3:13am

Xetheus is one cow you won’t be having in your next Mcdonald’s burger. Check out this bad ass bovine with Michael this week!

Toy Box: The Evil Monkey

Posted Tuesday, August 29th, 2006 at 5:41am

What’s more fun than an evil monkey? Particularly when it’s the one from FAMILY GUY? Nothing. Nothing is more fun.

Toy Box: Nearly Headless Nick, Deatheater mini-busts

Posted Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 at 6:42am

Are you a Potter fan, looking for the best collectible for your money these days? Then look no further than the Gentle Giant series of busts. Join Michael as he checks out the new Nearly Headless Nick, Lucius Malfoy, and Deatheater mini-busts!

Hot Rod Fred Flintstone

Posted Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 at 2:40am

toyboxsm.gifLet’s pop some wheelies with our favorite Bedrock bad boy, Fred Flintstone! Don’t remember him in a race car? Well, neither does Michael, but that doesn’t stop him from checking out the new deluxe set from Mcfarlane.

Toy Box: The I.W.G. – Sasquatch

Posted Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 at 1:15am

toyboxsm.gifEveryone loves a cute, fuzzy little critter – except when they’re carrying a chainsaw. Rocket World has some excellent designer toys in their I.W.G. line up, and Michael checks out the Sasquatch this week!

Toy Box: Family Guy Herbert – SDCC 2006 Exclusive

Posted Tuesday, August 1st, 2006 at 3:38am

toyboxsm.gifDo you prefer your pedophiles animated? And by ‘animated’ I don’t mean ‘jumping around after you lit them on fire’ but rather animated as in ‘cartoon’. Then old Herbert from FAMILY GUY might just be for you, released by Mezco as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive this year. Sit back and read what Michael thinks about the old geezer!

Toy Box: The Best… and Worst… of SDCC 2006

Posted Tuesday, July 25th, 2006 at 0:25am

toyboxsm.gifMike hits the floor of Comic-Con, panning for gold.

Toy Box: Hot Toys Batman Begins

Posted Tuesday, July 18th, 2006 at 1:23am

toyboxsm.gifLooking for that perfect Batman Begins figure? Several companies have been trying to give you one this year, including DC Direct, Medicom, Takara and Hot Toys. Join Michael as he checks out the Hot Toys 12″ version, and see if it’s really worth the big bucks!

Toy Box: Crispy Anakin/Darth Vader Mini-Bust

Posted Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 at 2:26am

toyboxsm.gifWhat happens when you go swimming in lava? Thanks to Anakin Skywalker, you and I don’t have to try it out personally to get the answer. Gentle Giant and Entertainment Earth have just released the ‘Anakin reveal’ version of their Vader mini-bust, showing off poor Annie’s head in all it’s crispy glory. But is it worth the green? Check it out this week with Michael!

Toy Box: Megazone 23 – The Garland

Posted Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 at 2:51am

toyboxsm.gifEver wish your crotch rocket could turn into a giant robot? Well, I bet your girlfriend does. Shogo doesn’t have that problem since he found the Garland. No idea what the hell I’m talking about? Check out this week’s toy review!

Toy Box: Hawaiian Spike and Angel

Posted Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 at 3:18am

toyboxsm.gifHawaii may be home to beautiful beaches and wonderful people, but nothing can suck the cool out of a vampire like wearing one of their trademark shirts. Angel and Spike might not make the cover of GC in these things, but they can make it on your shelf, thanks to Diamond. Check out the review!

Toy Box: And just who the Hell do you think you are?

Posted Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 at 8:15am

Are you a fan of all things toy? Oh, c’mon, admit it – those action figures, busts and prop replicas are mighty cool. Michael Crawford will be giving you the lowdown every week on all the goodies! This week, a short introduction, just so we can get all personal like…