It Figures #4
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It Figures #1
(Welcome to a new feature on PGPoA–It Figures. They’re basically one-shot figuretoons, and will be replacing the Pic of the Day–at least for now.)
Star Trek Toy Ad That Time Hasn’t Yet Forgotten
Here’s an ad that I meant to post on the “other” toy blog a while back, but then I forgot about it. After seeing a commercial for the new Star Trek flick I remembered how awesome it was and decided I had to share it again if you hadn’t seen it already:
Despite the questionable quality of the Star Trek figures from Playmates, that’s a damned fine toy commercial. It’s just like the old school commercials of old, you know the ones that actually make toys look like a lot of fun. In fact, it looks like it was made back when Playmates were making their old Star Trek line in the 1990s.
I’d flirted with getting the bridge set at some time (even though it’s completely ridiculous most of the pieces are sold separately), this ad does a great job of convincing me that the transporter set is worth a look as well. It’s amazing that they can actually teleport toys these days, I mean, I can’t come up with any other explanation for how that thing works.
Thanks to: Topless Robot
Lego…uh, Female Parts
Lego mini-figs are great and all, but if they’re anything there are blocky. This is fine and good for most figures, but when it comes to female characters like Princess Leia in her signature metal bikini there’s… something lacking. Well in comes Brick Forge and their extra enhancement for female characters:
Yeah I’d make some sort of joke here, but these things kind of speak for themselves. I mean, really you can’t say anything more about Lego boobs that the picture can’t convey.
Thanks to: Brothers Brick
Buy this or the guinea pig gets it
OK. No more messin’ around, folks. This is it. The time has come for you to put your money where I tell you to. I’ve got to get you off the bench and into the game!
This here is the Entertainment Earth Exclusive Star Wars Boba Fett and Carbonite Maquette. It’s animation-styled and totally, unequivocally awesome. And you’re going to buy it.
You’re going to buy it because if you don’t, something bad will happen to this guinea pig.
I don’t know what that bad thing will be. Maybe I won’t give him his morning carrot or something. But he’ll be sad. Do you really want that on your conscience?
Buy the maquette!
UPDATE: I’ve just been informed by my wife that I cannot actually do anything bad to the guinea pig, including not letting him have his morning carrot. Also, if I even so much as make a passing joke about doing anything bad to her beloved guinea pigs again, I will apparently find myself the subject of some particularly vicious divorce proceedings.
Still, though, I’d order the maquette, if I were you.
UPDATE UPDATE: I’ve also been informed by Entertainment Earth that they will no longer be sponsoring me, because I guess they have an issue with people who threaten to withhold food from domesticated rodents. Pfft. Whatever. I didn’t want their money anyway.
Stuff You Should Buy > Bettie Page 6-inch Statue
Welcome to another new feature here at PGPoA, Stuff You Should Buy. I consider it my solemn duty to inform you of all the great stuff out there that, for whatever silly reason, you haven’t bought yet.
Today’s subject is this incredibly hot Bettie Page statue. For those of you who only know Bettie Page as the woman Dita Von Teese swiped her shtick from–and only know Dita Von Teese because she used to be married to Marilyn Manson–well, I can’t remember where I was going with that.
Anyway, Bettie Page was a totally hot pinup model in the 1950s, until she found God and went underground for a long time. She passed away this past December, but she will live on forever in her famous photos and has become a cultural icon.
Pay tribute to Bettie Page and her everlasting hotness by purchasing this exclusive statue of Bettie. Tease your other 6-inch figures with this beautiful piece, lovingly sculpted by the fine folks at Dark Horse and featuring a red lingerie color scheme exclusive to Entertainment Earth. A must for all fans of hot women, Bettie Page, and Chris de Burgh!
Toys You Can’t Live Without > Joker Squad
Welcome to a brand-new feature here at PGPoA, Toys You Can’t Live Without! Each day, I’ll take a look at a few of some of the great toys available out there.
First up is the Entertainment Exclusive Star Wars Joker Squad action figures! Based on their popular appearance in the Star Wars Legacy comic, the Joker Squad will make an excellent addition to your stormtrooper army!
The set includes six figures:
- Lord Maleval, a Quarren Sith Lord, is armed with a red lightsaber and a lightwhip. Loyal to Darth Krayt, this villain features loads of articulation and a cloth robe with wires inside so you may pose it any way you see fit.
- Sergeant Harkas, or “Hardcase” as his men call him, has uniquely decorated armor indicating his rank. This tough-as-nails trooper leads his men against the opposition in the name of the Emperor!
- Anson Trask, fresh out of training, is the “noob” of the group. Having just been assigned to his 1st mission, this soldier is ready to fight alongside his squadmates against a worthy foe… a group of defectors!
- Jes Gistang handles the heavy weapons in Joker Squad. She’s the 1st-ever female Stormtrooper in the Star Wars action figure line! With slicked-back red hair and a weapon nearly as big as she is, this amazing figure is all set to rain down the pain on her enemies!
- Hondo Karr, rumored to be an ex-Mandalorian, is as proficient with his blade as he is with a blaster. Surprising for a Stormtrooper, this anti-authoritarian loose cannon is a bit of a mystery. Can he be trusted with the future of the Empire?
- Vax Potorr was born on Coruscant, and through a life of hardship, he eventually found his way into Joker Squad. Ready to jump headfirst into battle, he has his eye on the enemy and his blaster aimed right at their heads!
Each stormtrooper has a removable helmet, and one of them is a chick! How cool is that? I think I can safely say, without hyperbole, that any Star Wars fan who doesn’t buy this set is a freedom-hating terrorist.
