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Mini-Monday: SDCC Spider-man Homecoming Minimates
Spider-man Homecoming had some fun minimates, but this SDCC exclusive set rounds out the major looks and is not hard to get.
Lord Dregg & Mozar: The Ninja Turtles’ New Nemeses
Two of the Turtles’ biggest foes in Dimension X come to Playmates’ TMNT series, only at Wal-Mart.
SDCC 2015: Mattel Preview Night
The times are changing at Mattel, and it was very evident from what was on display at Comic Con this year.
NYCC: Eagleheart Blindly Kicks and Punches Through New York Comic Con
When I first heard about Eagleheart, the Adult Swim action spoof starring Chris Elliott, I geeked out– here’s the weirdest, funniest network on television,…
Transformers Springer Gets A Worthy Update
Hasbro has been working to give fans updated versions of the classic characters from the G1 Era, and some have come good, but others,…
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Behind the Shot | Toy Photography with FigFanSamurai
FigFanSamurai is back, and this time we’re focusing on toy photography! We’re talking about what goes into creating a great action figure photo, from choosing the right figure and setting up a shot to lighting, posing, composition, backgrounds, and finding your own…
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Well there is a@Toys”R”Usbut not the same.#connecticut
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▶ Watch Video: The reality of toy collecting
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The reality of toy collecting
Toy collecting has changed, but can we really blame HasLab, one company, or one person for where the hobby is today? In this video, I respond to the ongoing conversation about Hasbro, rising prices, crowdfunding, and the current state of the collector…
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October 15, 2026
Well I played clearance chicken and I think I won #toycollector #connecticut #actionfigures #gijoe @target @hasbro
▶ Watch Video: Batman Return of the Caped Crusaders Roundtable with James Tucker
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Batman Return of the Caped Crusaders Roundtable with James Tucker
We sat down with James Tucker to talk about the newest DC Animated film Batman Return of the Caped Crusaders at New York Comic Con
▶ Watch Live Show: Special Wednesday Night Show with Dre the Geek Dad! | The Korner Live
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Special Wednesday Night Show with Dre the Geek Dad! | The Korner Live
We're going live for a special Wednesday night edition of The Korner Live, and this time we're hanging out with Dre the Geek Dad! We're talking toys, collecting, pop culture, what's new in the hobby, and whatever else comes up along the…
▶ Watch Video: Plastic Boy Wonder Joins Us | Collecting, Friends & Model Building
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Plastic Boy Wonder Joins Us | Collecting, Friends & Model Building
Tonight we're joined by Plastic Boy Wonder! If you've been around the collecting community, you've probably seen him on social media or as part of the shows on Sudehuba's YouTube channel every Sunday and Wednesday. Tonight we're catching up to talk about…
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Toy Review: NECA’s 8-Bit Rocky Is A Real Winner
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NECA’s 8-Bit Rocky Is A Real Winner
The Champ returns to the toy aisle… with a video game twist and a great new accessory.
Toy Review: New York Toy Fair 2019: Hasbro – Marvel
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New York Toy Fair 2019: Hasbro – Marvel
At Toy Fair Marvel bought the thunder! Hasbro’s Marvel team is firing on all cylinders, mixing new and old characters to give us one…
Toy Review: The Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes Returns
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The Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes Returns
Rick Grimes makes his way back to toy shelves thanks to the latest Walking Dead exclusive figure from McFarlane Toys.
Toy Review: Lego Lois Escapes Black Zero
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Lego Lois Escapes Black Zero
The second Man of Steel set from Lego gives fans the most for their money. It is a better value for the cost giving…
▶ Watch Toy Review: Star Wars Black Series- Bad Batch Deluxe Wrecker Review
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Star Wars Black Series- Bad Batch Deluxe Wrecker Review
Today on the Toy of the Day we are talking about the new Star Wars Black Series- Bad Batch Deluxe Wrecker!
Toy Review: Kitty Pryde Phases Into The Bishoujo Collection
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Kitty Pryde Phases Into The Bishoujo Collection
The charming Kitty Pryde Bishoujo from Kotobukiya will phase into your heart.
Toy Review: Star Wars Rogue One: The Black Series Three Review
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Star Wars Rogue One: The Black Series Three Review
Hasbro gets diverse with their latest wave of 6″ Black Series action figures.
Toy Review: 10 Characters Hasbro Could Include In Avengers Infinite Wave 4
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10 Characters Hasbro Could Include In Avengers Infinite Wave 4
Hasbro’s Avengers Infinite series has four more figure slots to be filled. Who should they include?
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