- Check out this fun AFI article on the DNA of Kenner’s frankensteinian Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves line (which I’ve previously discussed here).
- I actually got all 440 Riddler puzzles in Arkham City. I was tempted to go for 100% completion, but the truth is I find all the non-Predator challenges pretty boring. 100% completion in Arkham City does not reward diehard Bat-fans or game players…it rewards the obsessive-compulsive.
- GeekChicDaily is having a pretty awesome contest to celebrate the holiday season. You can win a slew of geeky goodies by entering right here.
- I was asked by my friend and former ToyFare editor Adam Tracey to pass along this link to his website, JoeShopping.com. Their theme this holiday season is “The Last Christmas Ever,” since as we all know 2012 will be the end of the world according to willful ignorance.
- Sponsor News: BigBadToyStore has preorders (sets and singles) for the incredibly awesome G.I. Joe Series 04 2012–which features the Zombie-Viper and Sci-Fi; a pre-order for the kick-ass Play Arts Kai Nathan Drake fromUncharted; and a preorder for the MonsterArts SpaceGodzilla, which I have mixed feelings about. The MonsterArts Godzilla is actually in stock now. They also have a 1/4 scale exclusive Gort Predator from NECA.
- Speaking of BBTS, a preorder popped up on their site for a DCUC “Reign of Superman” set featuring Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, Doomsday and Cyborg Superman. Here’s hoping the Doomsday is a new sculpt. And why no long-haired or Recovery Suit Supes?
Rob
Why the mixed feelings about MonsterArts SpaceGodzilla, may I ask?
Poe Ghostal
Two reasons: I'm not that big on the character (he's an obvious attempt at saving money by re-using the Godzilla parts), and he's going to cost $15 more, evidently.
I'm not a big Heisei-era fan, honestly, but between this and the IDW comics, Toho seems to be pushing the Heisei era hard.
Dead Man Walking
I really hope the Doomsday is NOT a new sculpt, b/c then Mattel is forcing you to buy 4 other figures many people already have to get him. I'd rather he be sold on their online service by himself.
clark
Poe, off topic but I just got home from Toys R Us and they had NECA Predator 2 figures, all featuring the improved leg articulation (swivel/hinge hips, thighs and double knees). How could I have missed that these were coming out? They were $17.99 each. Although I did not have the money on me to get one, I figured you should know asap.
Poe Ghostal
Damn, those are expensive…but yeah, I'll stop by TRU tonight to see if they're there. Did you see the TRU exclusive 2-pack as well?
clark
No, just the single figures.
Fengschwing
Interesting news on the Reign of Supermen. Re-sculpts or not, I'll be glad to finally add a Steel to my collection.
I have to say I was hoping for a scaled up Doomsday as part of the sub though…
Poe Ghostal
I have my fingers crossed for an oversized Killer Croc.
Fengschwing
That would be pretty sweet, especially if they make him more 'croccy' so to speak…