Geek Speak: variant cases
yo sez: I've got a secret. As reviewers, we often know more information about toys than the average fan - not because we've got secret inside sources, but because we pay more attention. The problem is,...
View ArticleTransformers Tuesday: The Seekers
In today's Transformers Tuesday review, Legends of Cybertron Sunstorm, we said that the character was originally a repaint of the G1 Seeker mold. Now, diehard fans will know that the Seekers were all...
View ArticleGeek Speak: Transformer Size Classes
When you read about Transformers online, you will often see people mentioning different size classes. Without any frame of reference, terms like Leader, Deluxe and Supreme don't mean much. However,...
View ArticleA note about Transformers
In today's TF Classics Nemesis Prime review, yo pointed out that Hasbro always says the toys "convert" or "morph," never that they "transform." Know why they do that? To help protect their trademark....
View Articleyo - I'm inventing a new word
Writing today's Force Unleashed review, I had a conundrum. I needed a phrase to describe the practice of inserting in-jokey shout outs into a body of work. You know, the type of thing that fans will...
View ArticleA note about GI Joe terminology
You may have noticed that in our Joe Friday reviews lately, we've started referring to the figures in new terms. There actually is some logic to it, and we're hoping it'll catch on, but best if we...
View ArticleWhat's up with the chalky dust on Mattel's Movie Masters?
Today Monkey Boy reviewed the Movie Masters Survival Suit Bruce Wayne, which gives us an opportunity to talk about something you may have noticed: the powdery white residue that's starting to appear on...
View ArticleWhen is a ripoff not a ripoff?
yo sez: Apparently some folks have taken issue with our describing Bif Bang Pow's dolls as "Mego knockoffs" in our Toy of the Year announcement. They say that's an incorrect description. I'm here today...
View ArticleGeek Speak: the Toys "R" Us "Bump Up Program"
We have something special for you today, readers: a guest post from someone with insider information. We've been trying to rope him into writing something (other than a Figuretoon) for us for a while,...
View ArticleGeek Speak: the Death Tax
No, we're not talking about what rich a-holes call the "death tax"; this is something more specifically about toys. A couple weeks ago, ex-wrestler Randy Savage died. Since then, his toys disappeared...
View ArticleGeek Speak: Roto Arigato
Hey guys, it's Will again. You may remember me from my last post, where I explained the Toys "Я" Us Bump Up Program. Well, I'm back to tell you about another aspect of TRU that's not very commonly...
View ArticleHelp create new toy terminology
Hello, readers! We have a challenge for you today. You know how the final wave of figures in any given series never seems to show up at retail? They're solicited and you wait for them to come out,...
View ArticleA tale of two Walmarts
It's time to share some more coveted inside information that all toy collectors should know! I know all too well that I'm a lucky bastard. My town is big enough that there are two Walmarts. If I'm...
View ArticleThe Lost Predators
NECA is doing a superb job of turning the Predators seen at the end of Predator 2 into toys. As pointed out in today's review of Snake Predator, it's not just their armor, but also the accessories they...
View ArticleGeek speak: Waves vs. Series
We've been fighting this fight for years - even longer than we've been trying to teach you what a "buck" is (and what it isn't) - but it's a slow battle. People are still making the same mistakes....
View ArticleDo you know this feeling?
Obligation Toys: Toys you buy not because you reallllly want them, but just to complete the set or have all of the related characters to toys you do.
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