Happy Friday the 13th! Don’t walk under any ladders today, or go to any summer camps. Let’s see what’s in the news today… Topless Robot had a few things to say about the Jason X-like look of the movie Cobra Commander (spoilers, I guess). I kind of see what they’re going for–the plate-face Cobra Commander [...]
Skeletor is sold out. Damn, that was fast. Bodes well for MOTUC, though. (Mattycollector) Go Hero is making a Commando Cody 1:6 figure, which I find interesting mostly because CC was featured in a number of Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. Incidentally, where the hell are my MST3K figures, world?! (Figures.com) More pics of Terminator: [...]
I’ve got another new Daily List over at Topless Robot, in which I take Frank Miller to task for his often controversial depictions of women. For the record, my inspiration for the piece came from this Shortpacked strip. 6 Hints that Frank Miller Might Have Issues with Women
OK, how terrifying are these? (CTR) Playmates’ full line of Star Trek movie toys. I was going to write something, but as the old wives say, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. (Trekmovie.com) Also, Star Trek Barbies. (TNI) Topless Robot hates DC’s Uni-Formz. (TR) It’s no secret I’m [...]
Today’s daily list at Topless Robot was written by yours truly: The Ten Best Repainted Action Figures of All Time A new website has been launched to celebrate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ 25th Anniversary: www.tmnt25.com I’m surprised this custom figure hasn’t appeared in a Star Wars novel or comic yet (via Great White Snark) [...]
My good pal Rob–OK, that’s presumptuous; let’s say “my online acquaintance Rob who I like to think of as a friend”–has posted another new list I wrote over at Topless Robot. The 10 Best Action Figures Based on Real People My favorite is probably Todd the Artist, as I got to make lots of ball [...]