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'Toy Box'

Toy Box: Hellboy II - Wink Mini-Bust

Posted Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 at 3:18am

HELLBOY II had some terrific character designs, and one of the best was the beast called Wink. The big cave troll gave Big Red almost all he could handle, and now Gentle Giant is giving us their version in mini-bust form…

Toy Box: Hot Toys Terminator T-700 Sixth Scale Action Figure

Posted Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 23:21pm

The latest Terminator film may not have wowed fans and critics, but the series of sixth scale action figures from Hot Toys based on the property look poised to make up for it. Tonight Michael checks out thei first release, the T-700…

Toy Box: Han Solo in Carbonite from Sideshow Collectibles

Posted Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at 0:40am

Sideshow’s latest addition to their sixth scale Star Wars line is not a figure…it’s an addition to their Jabba’s Throne diorama: Han Solo in Carbonite! Michael checks it out this week…

Toy Box: The Phantom Skull Throne

Posted Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 0:13am

Every Phantom needs his Throne, and if you’re the Phantom figure from Cast-A-Way Toys, then you definitely need their throne diorama! Hey, even Skeletor can enjoy it - Michael checks out this cool new display piece this week…

Toy Box: Indiana Jones Ark of the Covenant Card Holder

Posted Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at 19:15pm

Indiana Jones might have been so last summer, but there’s still some cool collectibles coming out. Check out the Ark of the Covenant business card holder - just the thing to melt your bosses face!

Terminator: Salvation 3 3/4 Action Figures

Posted Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 14:19pm

May starts the summer blockbuster season, and action figure lines based on the biggest films are already on the pegs. Michael checks out the diminutive Terminator: Salvation figures from Playmates this week!

Toy Box: The Kindle 2

Posted Monday, April 13th, 2009 at 17:14pm

Every time you go to the Amazon site, you see that cool looking Kindle…but is it worth it? Michael takes a slight departure from his usual this week and gives you the lowdown!

Toy Box: Stargate SG-1 F-302 Strategic Fighter/Interceptor

Posted Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at 9:14am

Fans of the show STARGATE SG-1 are getting a new collectible for their shelf this month from Quantum Mecahnix. Michael checks out their small replica of the F-302 Interceptor/Fighter ship!

Toy Box: Batman Black and White: Joker

Posted Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 at 4:15am

The Batman: Black and White statue series by DC Direct has been all about the caped crusader…until now. They’ve released their first villain in the monochromatic series - the Joker! Michael checks him out this week…

Toy Box: Who Watches the Watchmen?

Posted Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 at 3:18am

Who’s watching the Watchmen? WB is counting on just about everyone including you when the film opens next weekend. Michael checks out some of the series 1 action figures based on the film…

Toy Box: F.M.O.M. Wave Disruptor Gun

Posted Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 4:19am

Do you have someone you need to blast with a wave disruptor raygun? Michael looks at just such a device this week - although this one might be a bit too small to meet your needs!

Toy Box: Marvel Universe Surfer, Spidey, Daredevil and Human Torch

Posted Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 1:22am

If you like your action figures small, then you need to check out the latest line from Hasbro - the Marvel Universe! Michael checks out four of them tonight, including Spider-man, Silver Surfer, the Human Torch and Daredevil, all done up in 4″ goodness…

Toy Box: Fantasy Figure Gallery Akira

Posted Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 1:46am

Yamato is producing a new line of PVC statues called Figure Fantasy Gallery. This line is a coming together of Western themes, sculpted by Eastern artists. The first up is Akira - check it out with Michael this week!

Toy Box: Hot Toys Dark Knight Joker/Batman Busts

Posted Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at 6:06am

Hot Toys has been cranking out some of the finest collectibles on the market, and today Michael is checking out a couple of his favorites - the Dark Knight Batman and Joker 1/4 scale busts…

Toy Box: Batman - The Brave and the Bold Deluxe Aquaman/Blue Beetle

Posted Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 1:46am

Cartoon Network has a new Batman cartoon, and that means Mattel has a new Batman cartoon action figure line - Batman The Brave and The Bold. Michael checks out two of the ‘deluxe’ figures, Blue Beetle and Aquaman…

Toy Box: Rayman Raving Rabbids

Posted Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 at 3:01am

Michael’s raving this week… about Rabbids! Check out the new Rayman’s Raving Rabbid figures from NECA and UbiSoft…

Toy Box: Holiday Gifts For The Collector!

Posted Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 21:46pm

Having trouble coming up with that perfect gift for the geek on your list? Michael does his best to make some suggestions in every price range!

Toy Box: It’s the holiday season, time for Toys for Tots!

Posted Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 2:12am

Michael takes time out this week to stump for his favorite charity, Toys for Tots!

Toy Box: Indiana Jones Chief Temple Guard Action Figure

Posted Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 0:48am

More bad news for Indy fans. Not only is the Hasbro Temple of Doom wave of action figures near to impossible to find, they are most likely the last we’ll see in the series. Michael checks out the Chief Temple Guard this week, with others to follow…

Toy Box: Kotobukiya R2-D2 and C-3PO

Posted Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 22:48pm

These are not the droids you’re looking for…or are they? Check it out with Michael as he looks at Kotobukiya’s R2-D2 and C-3PO kit!

Toy Box: Professor McGonagall - Gentle Giant Mini-Bust

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 1:48am

The Harry Potter movie might be delayed til next July, but Michael checks out the latest mini-bust release from Gentle Giant - Professor McGonagall!

Toy Box: DC Universe Wave 4 Part 2

Posted Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 18:59pm

Michael checks in with part 2 of his look at the new DC Universe wave 4 figures, including Despero, Captain Atom and Batman Beyond!

Toy Box: Rondo Hatton Sixth Scale Figure

Posted Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 4:16am

Remember when the Stallone Judge Dredd altered his face? He turned himself into Rondo Hatton, an actor from the 30’s and 40’s that played many a sinister killer before his untimely death. Amoktime is producing a sixth scale version of Rondo for the fans of the old movies, and Michael checks him out tonight!

Toy Box: Stykman Statue

Posted Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 at 3:53am

Are you a fan of humorous superheroes? Do you love characters like the Tick? Then you should check out Stykman, a new book from a.k.a. Comics. This week Michael looks at the Symbiote Studios statue based on this hilarious superhero with a super ego…

Toy Box: McDonald’s Star Wars Bobble Heads

Posted Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 at 15:35pm

If you’re a Star Wars fan, and need a few extra calories in your diet, head over to McDonald’s to pick up their Happy Meal Star Wars bobble heads. Or keep your girlish figure and just check them out in Michael’s review tonight!