It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's Mullet Superman!

We have figure #4 from the Wave 6 DC Universe Classics line, Superman! This one is the variant version of the figure, 90's Supes in the red and blue.

Caught Hook, Line, And Sinker

My internal debate is over. The lowered prices from the Walmarts and Targets in my area had made the decision for me. I've gone ahead and taken the plunge to start collecting the G.I. Joe Rise Of Cobra figures. The figures are too cool to pass up at the lower prices. The funny thing is, the prices at the Walmarts and Targets don't seem to be consistent amongst their own stores.

Here's what I've acquired so far:

Walmart ($3): Duke (Desert), Baroness (Pitt), Cover Girl, Snake Eyes (City Strike), Storm Shadow (Arctic Threat)

Walmart ($5): Storm Shadow (Ninja Merc), Duke (Accelerator)

Target ($4.18): Agent Helix, Flash

Target ($5.04): Destro

Target ($7): Snake Eyes (Paris)

KMart ($7): Scarlett (Desert)

The figs I bought for $7 I only got because I couldn't find them anywhere else. I plan to hit the $3 Walmarts and $4 Targets later today to gather up more of the figs that seem to be flooding all the stores (Paris Shadow and Neo-Vipers anyone?), but my main priority right now is to get the earlier released and harder to find figs. What sucks is the harder to find figs I've seen so far are only at the KMart for $7 (such as Shipwreck, Zartan, and Deep Six).

Kooky But Cool, Killer Moth!

Before opening the package, I had zero interest in this guy, but after taking Killer Moth out of the packaging, he's the coolest figure yet! Take a Casual Peek Into the Killer Moth!

Captain's Log: My New Command

Captain's log, Supplemental: It has been several weeks since the initial borg attack and after I took command of the light cruiser USS Tempest. Admiral Quinn, who has been monitoring my progress, just sent me a subspace message to congratulate me on my new promotion to Lieutenant Commander. He also informed me that I am ready for a new command. He has given me the choice amongst three new starships, each a better vessel for my new role within Starfleet than the Tempest can currently serve.

Each of the available starships serves a different role within Starfleet. Cruisers are the main ships of the Federation, providing a variety of functions. Escorts provide the security and defense needed to keep Starfleet safe. Science Vessels provide scientific and exploration functions in our sector of the galaxy. After much debate, I informed Admiral Quinn that I would like to command an escort in order to provide assistance with our current war with the Klingons.

I will miss the brief time I was in command of the Tempest. It was my first command, and it will never be forgotten. With the news of the Tempest's decomissioning, I have requested that my new starship be named the USS Tempest in honor of the fine tradition and service the light cruiser had performed for the Federation.

With the new Tempest, we are undergoing a brief shakedown cruise within the Sirius Sector Block to become better acclimated to the escort's capabilities. Thus far, she's has proven to be a tough little fighter, more agile and possessing more firepower than the older Tempest. I am confident this new Tempest will perform well against the Klingons.

We are now headed towards the Neutral Zone to help defend our side of the border. The Klingons have intensified the conflict, and I'm hoping that with the Tempest, I can provide the strength of arm needed to drive back the Klingons and defend Starfleet against all aggression.

A Casual Peek Into Hawkman

Continuing my look into the wave 6 figures from DC Universe Classics, Here's a post on figure #2, Hawkman.

World's First Million Dollar Comic

I just read online that a comic book was just actioned off for the price of a cool one million dollars. The comic? Was it Spoof #1? Of couse not, silly. It was Action Comics #1, the first appearance of the world's best known superhero, Superman.

I guess the only thing I have to ask is, why has it taken this long before AC #1reached the one million dollar price? There are only about 100 copies known to exist, and even less that many in high grade condition. I thought this comic would have reached a million (or tens of millions) much sooner.

Another thing, I hope this news doesn't drive the wild madness of the 90's, ushering in another speculator market. I believe it was during this time the comics industry was almost killed, and I don't want to see this happen again. Believe me, it wasn't pretty.

Mr. Miracle Escapes From His Packaging!

Hey all, now that I have all of my required parts to build my Kalibak figure, I'm going to post videos of each of the figures I have from DC Universe Classics Wave 6. I'll try to post one video a day of each figure, followed by Kalibak, and then some of my impressions on the wave.

First up, we have the escape artist from Apokolips, Mr. Miracle.

Iron Man 2 Movie Series Iron Man Mark II

Hey all, I just posted another "Casual Peek Into" video on YouTube, this one is a peek at the second version of the Iron Man action figure from the movies, Mark II:

He's Got You In His Sights...

I just posted a Casual Peek Into video on YouTube, this one on the DC Universe Classics action figure, Deadshot.

Woohoo! My First Collect And Connect!

I"m pretty excited!I just got the final piece for my first Collect And Connect figure from DC Universe Classics! Kalibak may not be the biggest Collect And Connect figure, but he will be my first. DC Universe Classics are not easy to come by around here (especially the older waves), so I was extremely surprised to find the Superman figure from wave 6 at a Target earlier today (it was the only wave 6 figure on the shelf). I was really wanting a Recovery Suit Supes instead of the Mullet one I got, but what the heck, I shouldn't be complaining at this point.

All of my wave 6 figs are still in the package, so I won't be assembling Kalibak for a while yet until I create review videos of the wave 6 figs. So stay tuned for the YouTube videos.

Yipee! I feel like it's an early Christmas!

"We're iron mongers. We make weapons."

Another late night post, I just posted my "Casual Peek Into" the Iron Monger figure from the first Iron Man Movie Series. See why this is a better figure now than when it was first released:

Asleep At The Wheel Or.....

I was driving to work this morning and I was waiting at the traffic light. The light turned green and I began to continue on my way when I heard a short, abrupt beep of a car horn towards my left, coming from the left turn lane. The normal thing I would think of when hearing those short beeps is that a driver in front of the person doing the honking has been distracted to not notice the traffic light turn green. It's either a person on a cell phone, doing their makeup, eating, whatever.

As I continued on my way, I looked at the side mirror, being the curious "Looky Lou" to see what this distracted person was doing. This "distracted" person had her head back in her chair, her eyes closed, and her mouth wide open. I literally laughed aloud to think this driver who was so tired, she actually fell asleep while waiting at the light! But then a dreadful thought entered my mind....

Instead of being asleep at the wheel, could she have actually died while waiting at the light?!? Yeah, it's a morbid thought, but as I continued looking through the mirror, I noticed the car with the "sleeping" driver was not moving, and the blaring of more car horns were simply not waking this driver from her slumber.

I was tempted to actually turn around to see if this person had actually expired, but I had to get to work, and just dismissed the thought that she passed on, and optimistically thought that she was just knocked out from a wild and crazy night before. But now that I'm here at work, I'm thinking I should have turned around. What a way to go, waiting at a traffic light...

The Dark Knight Movie Masters The Joker

You didn't think I would just post a YouTube review of Batman without his best pal The Joker, now didya? Well, here he is, The Agent Of Chaos, The Clown Prince Of Crime, The Joooookerrrrr!

Back To Joes?

Since coming back to action figure collecting, I've been having a fun time collecting superhero figures. But there's another genre of figures I'm beginning to have an interest in: G.I. Joe, specifically the Rise Of Cobra series. If I start collecting these figures, this will be my FOURTH foray into Joes. Yeah, I've got quite a history with these guys:

Adventure Team: I was born just several years after the first release of G.I. Joe, so I missed out on the initial military themes of the 12 inch figures (yes, G.I. Joes were originally that big), but I was just the right age when the line moved away from the militaristic and moved towards the "adventure" theme. It was the time of life-like hair ("peach fuzz") and the kung-fu grip. My favorite figure at the time was Atomic Man, the half-man, half-robotic figure that was a blatant cash-in on the the Six Million Dollar Man craze at the time. Ahhh, fun days of my youth....

Classic Collection: I completely bypassed the first release of the 3.75" scale Joes of the eighties (my interest in action figures had waned at that time). But during the mid to later ninties, Hasbro reintroduced G.I. Joes in 12 inch form with the Classic Collection. Being a single person with a disposable income and the means to purchase figures and accessories in entire waves, I grabbed these figures with a nostalgic iron grip. This phase of Joe history only lasted several years, but I still have moving boxes full of these guys in storage.

Sigma 6: Considered by some Joe collectors as the red-headed stepchild of the G.I. Joe line (along with the similar sized Super Joes of the late 70s), I gravitated towards these figures during its later run. What caught my interest in these figures was their outstanding articulation and poseability. It also made me become familiar with the Joe characters of the eighties. Many collectors did not like the anime-ish slant towards the figures, but I thought they were fine. The Sigma 6 line unfortunately did not last long, I think it was because Hasbro wanted the focus of the Joe line shifted towards the 3.75" scale figures' 25th anniversary. I really like Sigma 6, and I hope Hasbro eventually returns to this set in the future.

Rise Of Cobra (ROC): Based on last year's live action movie, I really did not know anything about this line. It was not until I started posting my "Casual Peek Into" videos on YouTube that I took notice of these figures on other member's YouTube channels. I have to admit, these figures look rather cool. If I'm going to start collecting these guys, this will be my first journey into collecting the 3.75" scale Joes.

I guess the only question in my mind right now, is if I can fit the ROC figures into my current action figure hobby. The ROC line will be transitioning into another phase ("Pursuit Of Cobra") sometime this year, so I may miss out on the current figures if I don't start now. But, I'm doing quite a bit of catching up on the superhero figures at the moment, and adding a ROC collection to the lineup will include more time and money into the hobby, which I'm lacking in both right now. What to do?

Late Night Video Post: Movie Masters Batman

Just finished another video peek after dinner tonight. This one is my casual peek into the The Dark Knight Movie Masters Batman action figure:

Casually Peeking Into The Blob & Sabertooth 2-Pack

I was able to find this X-Men Origins Wolverine Comic Series Blob & Sabertooth 2-pack figure set at Walmart during lunch today. Take a peek at my review of the set:

Iron Man 2 Movie Series Iron Man Mark III

My Casual Peek Into Iron Man 2 Movie Series Iron Mark III action figure is now up on YouTube. Take a peek!

My Casual Peek Into "Soldier Of Love"

I just finished listening to it, and I posted some quick thoughts on Sade's new album, "Soldier Of Love". Please Sade, don't wait another ten years before releasing another album!

DC Universe Classics Booster Gold

Take a "Casual Peek Into" another of my YouTube videos, this time I take peek into Booster Gold, the Figure #4 in Wave 7 of DC Universe Classics action figures:

Abomination Vs. Hulkbuster

I posted a new review on YouTube today, this one is a "Casual Peek Into..." Abomination Vs. Hulkbuster, an action figure set from the Incredible Hulk movie series from a couple years back. This was clearanced down to $5 recently. Have fun!

DCUC Wave 14: A Walmart Exclusive

I've been reading on the interwebs that it was recently announced that Wave 14 of the DC Universe Classics line will be a Walmart exclusive wave. Considering that I can only find wave 10 and older at the Walmarts in my location, I'm not expecting to see any of the figures from the wave anytime soon. While I'm waiting for them to show up (probably not until at least this summer or later), I thought I'd share my thoughts on each of the figures in wave 14:

Gold: I don't follow the Metal Men, and so far, I haven't picked up any of the figures released so far. They look alright, but these guys just aren't at the top of my purchase list, so I'll have to pass on Goldie here.

Hourman: Any member of the JSA is a pick-up for me, so I'll be getting this guy for sure.

Obsidian: Any of the JSA villains is a pick-up too. So Obsy is a purchase.

Alan Scott: Wow, a JSA filled wave! Of course, the first Green Lantern is a definite buy.

Kamandi: I don't quite get the fascination the people have with this guy. Me knowing next to nothing about him also doesn't help. So it's a pass for me.

Tyr: Another guy I'm not familiar with. Was Tyr an original Super Powers release? I ask because the DCUC version of Tyr has that Super Powers look. I'll have to pass on this one.

Zatanna: A definite buy. I don't know what it is (the fishnets?), but I've always been a fan of hers. Let's hope this figure handles better than Black Canary.

Ultra Humanite: The Collect And Connect figure of the wave. I'm really on the fence with this one. I'm interested in this figure, but don't really want to have to get the unwanted figures to get the pieces to assemble this one. I don't know....

Ok, those are my quick thoughts on wave 14 of DC Universe Classics. Again I don't expect to see these guys in the store anytime soon, but if I do, I'll have a general idea of which ones to pick up.

Sade's New Album Releases Today

I just bought the album during lunch today, but I've yet to listen to it. If the earlier released single is any indication, it will be a very good listen. I just love Sade's sultry vocals.

A New Review of the Blue Beetle

I just posted another "Casual Peek Into..." video on YouTube, this time on the Ted Kord version of the Blue Beetle! Take a peek...

A Casual Peek Into Iron Man Mark I

Here's a video of another figure from the Iron Man 2 series of action figures, Iron Man Mark I:

A Couple Of New YouTube Videos

Hey folks, I posted a couple of more videos on YouTube, the first one is a look at the contents of the Collector's Edition of Star Trek Online, which I purchased earlier this week. The next video is a peek at America's hero, Captain America, from the Marvel Universe action figure line.

The Beginning Of The End...

Lost's final season is about to begin.... I won't be watching it live tonight as I have real world stuff to do (don't you just hate that?). I've got it DVR'ed, however, so I'm avoiding any spoilers. LALALALALA (fingers in my ears)!!!

New Iron Man 2 Action Figures

I found the new Iron Man 2 action figures based on the upcoming movie at a TRU today. I posted a video on YouTube on one of the figures, Crimson Dynamo. Enjoy!

Dr. Fate Review Up On YouTube

I just posted my newest review, my DC Universe Classics Dr. Fate. Enjoy!

I Hate F*@!#'n Thieves!

I'm just getting back to action figure collecting, so I'm playing "catch up" with acquiring figs, and I'm more than happy if I can find a fig from an older wave at the store. I was at a Walmart yesterday, and I happened upon a DC Universe Classics Mr. Miracle, which was nice. I picked him up and was about to put him in the shopping cart when I noticed something infuriating. Do you notice anything wrong with it?:

Yup, Mr. Miracle's Collect And Connect piece, Kalibak's leg, was missing! At first, I thought it may have been a packing error, and I sadly put the figure back on the shelf. I went through the pegs to look for another figure when I noticed that all of the older wave figures had the same issue with missing Collect And Connect pieces:

I inspected the packaging on these figures, and I noticed that the bottom of each of the backing cards were taped up. Can you believe this shit?! Some asswipe bought these figures, removed the Collect And Connect Pieces, and returned them to Walmart. Damn, I hate thieves....

At least all was not lost however. I went to a Target, and found another Mr. Miracle for only $12, cheaper than Walmart!