Inspired by He-Man.org’s Roast Gooble Dinner podcast, welcome to PGPoA’s latest MOTUC Bio Discussion!
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Roboto – Masters of the Universe by cobra.creations
Mattycollector Upcoming Schedule
Mattel released a list of their upcoming releases, and for those of you who only check this site for their toy-related news (all two of you), I figured I should post the list:
Toy Fans,
The whirlwind of insanity that is SDCC is over, and we’re finally settled down and getting back to business as usual. We’re still pulling together final images, but here’s a list of products that are scheduled for release through the end of November:
SEPTEMBER
- Ghostbustersâ„¢ 6″ Egon Spenglerâ„¢ with PKE Meterâ„¢, stack of books
- Masters of the Universe Classics Chief Carnivusâ„¢ (Club Eterniaâ„¢ monthly figure)
- Masters of the Universe Classics Gygorâ„¢
OCTOBER
- Masters of the Universe Classics Roboto (Club Eterniaâ„¢ monthly figure)
- Masters of the Universe Classics Zodac
NOVEMBER
- DCU JLU Parademonâ„¢ 2-Pack
- Ghostbustersâ„¢ 6″ Peter Venkmanâ„¢ with Ghostbustersâ„¢ Logo Base
- Masters of the Universe Classics Grizzlor (Club Eterniaâ„¢ monthly figure)
- Masters of the Universe Classics Grayskullâ„¢ (with Orb)
- Masters of the Universe Classics Weapons Pak Great Wars Assortment
November’s already shaped up to be one heck of a month, but there’s even more in store for you! We’re working on plans for a serious Cyber Monday sale on November 29th at 9 a.m. PT/Noon ET and it’s gonna be BIG! Watch this spot for details to come, and check back soon to see images of the September, October, and November products!
— Matty
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Lion Force Voltron by Fanboy30
Review > Whiplash (Masters of the Universe Classics)
The original Whiplash figure owns a unique distinction in the annals of my lifelong toy collecting: he was one of only a precious few toys to somehow avoid being lost in all the house moves, toy trades, hand-me-downs sessions and various other instances where he might have been lost forever.* But there’s more to the story than that: for whatever reason, Whiplash seemed to retain a certain level of quality that other MOTU figures didn’t. His green plastic never faded, he never got the greasy feel and shine from decaying plastic that occurred to many figures (particularly Tri-Klops), and even his rubbery tail never got ripped or torn. Moreover, I loved his monstrous look so much that Whiplash continued working long after young Poe had moved on from MOTU; he later battled the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the X-Men, among others.
The fact is, I love Whiplash. He’s one of my favorite MOTU characters, so it’s important to realize that the nostalgia factor is pretty high on this one for me. While I really liked his Millennium update (my review), I tend to think of that figure and character not so much as an “improved” Whiplash so much as a different character entirely. (more…)
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Men 6 by adumrawth
MOTUC Bio Discussion #20 > Trap Jaw
Inspired by He-Man.org’s Roast Gooble Dinner podcast, welcome to PGPoA’s latest MOTUC Bio Discussion!
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Wampa’s gotta eat… by smokebelch
Doc Thomas Probes > Videogame Toys
When it comes to video game action figures, there’s one company that currently has you covered: NECA. From their amazing Big Daddies to the gorgeously detailed Gears of War figures and even oddities like Bionic Commando, they can’t be beat for sculpt, articulation, playability and fun. (Durability is another matter, cough.) But there’s plenty of other articles out there covering these goods – I want to talk about something else fun today, in a similar vein but entirely different: video game plush toys.
Yes, no longer just covering your barely legal girlfriend’s bed, or containing a hidden camera so you can watch your mate’s daughter undressing, stuffed toys are now made for REAL MEN like yourself in the forms of all your favourite video game icons and props. Let’s start with some of the best, from the makers of some of the best games ever, Valve. (more…)
Toy Aisle Trolls > Iron’s Not Here, Man
Toy Aisle Trolls is a feature highlighting acts of vandalism to in-store toy items. If you find a ruined package, a stolen figure, a swapped-out figure, or any other such acts, take a photo (cell phone photos are fine if they’re not blurry) and email them to poe AT poeghostal.com. Also, please note: I’m deliberately being over-the-top with my condemnation of these people–I don’t actually wish bodily harm upon them. Just severe mental anguish.
Submitted by Poester 3B. Just out-and-out thievery here, folks–they tore right through the bubble!
The best part? It’s still on the shelves! And for once, the vendor isn’t Wal-Mart, but TRU.
To the thief: yes, it is all your fault your parents got divorced.