About a year ago I started seeing solicitations for 6″-7″ scale cardboard backdrops and sets from Extreme-Sets. I was dubious at first. I’d seen similar things in the past, and they always fell short. Plus, most of the sets were $35 to $50, plus shipping. That’s a hefty price to ask for cardboard. And yet, […]

Upon my second viewing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I was struck with an epiphany regarding the origins of the film’s protagonist, Rey. I’d like to document my theory, as I have not encountered it elsewhere. (I do not claim to be the only person to have thought of this, only that I have […]

Between Inanimate Objects, this blog, and my Facebook page, I’ve been pretty tough on toy companies over the years. I tend to call things as I see them, and usually what I see isn’t up to par. I’m pleased to say I’ve never been paid, bought off, or otherwise bribed to make comments positive or […]

I could not be more excited by DC Collectibles new line of animated style BTAS and TNBA figures! THESE are the toys I’ve wanted for over 20 years! The first wave is out now. I hope to obtain my set very soon, and then maybe I can finally answer everyone who keeps asking my opinion […]

For many action figure collectors, the former company Palisades holds a special place in our hearts. Palisades was a company that produced toys people actually wanted. They listened to fans, while staying true to their license holders. Their products were fun toys and works of art. Palisades was a company that cared at a time […]

The Return of the King       Unless you have not been paying attention to Legendary’s marketing efforts, you already know – it’s Godzilla week! The long awaited return of the King of Monsters to American cinema has everyone abuzz, and if early reviews are any indication, it’s good enough to wash away even […]

I’ve enjoyed reading Powers by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming for many years. The thing that initially attracted me to it was Oeming’s early art, which was clearly influenced by Bruce Timm. I came for the art, but stayed for the story and characters. The book has had its ups and downs over […]

The 1/6th scale Bruce Banner Collectible Figure features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner in The Avengers Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture Body with over 30 points of articulations Approximately 30 cm tall Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of fists […]

The 1/6th scale Bruce Banner Collectible Figure features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner in The Avengers Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture Body with over 30 points of articulations Approximately 30 cm tall Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of fists […]

Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen have officially joined the Avengers family as the brother-sister duo of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the highly-anticipated sequel to 2012’s smash-hit “Marvel’s The Avengers”! “Avengers: Age of Ultron” arrives in theaters May 1, 2015. Taylor-Johnson broke out with his roles […]