The Kastor’s Korner Archive
2018 at the Korner
Explore Kastor’s Korner coverage from 2018 — toy reviews, convention coverage, interviews, videos, editorials, and collector history from the archive.
2018
Toy Reviews
Toy Review: The 10 Best Action Figures Of 2018
Toy Review
The 10 Best Action Figures Of 2018
Here’s Bill’s picks for the best action figures of the year.
Toy Review: Why “Fanboys” Have a Poor Reputation
Toy Review
Why “Fanboys” Have a Poor Reputation
The term “fanboy” has been around a while, it even has a movie about it, but in today’s world it isn’t a kind term.…
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton)
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton)
Captain Phasma makes her way back to The Black Series with a stylish, scene-specific Disney Store exclusive.
Toy Review: Mattel’s Linda Carter Wonder Woman Truly Is A Wonder
Toy Review
Mattel’s Linda Carter Wonder Woman Truly Is A Wonder
The latest DC Multiverse Signature Collection release pays tribute to Linda Carter’s iconic take on Wonder Woman.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | L3-37
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | L3-37
Lando’s co-pilot makes for a subtly incredible addition to Hasbro’s Black Series.
Toy Review: Mattel’s DC Multiverse Aquaman Collection Makes a Splash
Toy Review
Mattel’s DC Multiverse Aquaman Collection Makes a Splash
Mattel has stepped up their game with the Aquaman DC Multiverse collection.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Mimban Trooper
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Mimban Trooper
A new Stormtrooper variant is saved thanks to the fantastic paint apps on Wal-Mart’s latest Star Wars Black Series exclusive.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Moloch
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Moloch
The next large class Target exclusive brings one of the coolest minor characters from Solo to the Black Series.
Toy Review: Funko Unleashes The Green Lantern Of Eternia
Toy Review
Funko Unleashes The Green Lantern Of Eternia
Meet the best figure in Funko’s new DC Primal Age collection.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Han & Leia (Echo Base)
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Han & Leia (Echo Base)
Han and Leia join forces in Hasbro’s latest Star Wars: The Black Series convention exclusive.
Toy Review: FIRST LOOK: Venom (Vudu Download) Retro Figure
Toy Review
FIRST LOOK: Venom (Vudu Download) Retro Figure
The first, ever cinematic Venom action figure makes for a fun pack-in with Wal-Mart’s home video exclusives.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Imperial Patrol Trooper
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Imperial Patrol Trooper
Another faction of the Imperial forces makes for a surprisingly great addition to The Black Series.
Toy Review: Super 7 Returns To Alien To Complete Their ReAction Collection
Toy Review
Super 7 Returns To Alien To Complete Their ReAction Collection
The first ReAction property has finally been completed.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise)
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise)
Lando returns to The Black Series in disguise, with a great new action figure based on his first cinematic mission working with the Rebellion.
Toy Review: NECA’s Ahab Predator Is a Reissue Done Right
Toy Review
NECA’s Ahab Predator Is a Reissue Done Right
The new Ahab Predator from NECA proves how to make a re-release worth a new purchase.
Toy Review: NECA Looks To Dark Horse Comics For Predator Series 18
Toy Review
NECA Looks To Dark Horse Comics For Predator Series 18
Three new Predator action figures based on the Dark Horse comic book franchise join NECA’s long-running Predator toy line.
Toy Review: Jakks Pacific 8-Bit Mega-Man Figures RULE
Toy Review
Jakks Pacific 8-Bit Mega-Man Figures RULE
Jakks’ Gamestop exclusive Mega-Man 8-bit figures are a perfect bit of retro toy fun.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Stormtrooper (Blast Effect)
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Stormtrooper (Blast Effect)
The Original Trilogy Stormtrooper comes back to The Black Series with an all-new deluxe release only at the Disney Store.
Toy Review: Jakks Pacific World Of Nintendo Gets a New Look
Toy Review
Jakks Pacific World Of Nintendo Gets a New Look
Jakks’ long-running Nintendo action figure line is getting new packaging and refreshed branding this January.
Toy Review: Harley Quinn Returns To Mattel’s DC Multiverse
Toy Review
Harley Quinn Returns To Mattel’s DC Multiverse
The Amanda Conner-inspired Harley Quinn makes for one of the best DC action figures from Mattel in a decade.
Toy Review: First Look: DC Primal Age Mr. Freeze
Toy Review
First Look: DC Primal Age Mr. Freeze
Mr. Freeze comes to Eternia in Funko’s clever new vintage-inspired Masters of the Universe/ DC Comics mashup toy line.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Zuckuss
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Zuckuss
After a long, arduous journey, the final Bounty Hunter finally makes his way to The Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Val & Rio Durant
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Val & Rio Durant
Beckett’s team of rogues are a welcome addition to Hasbro’s Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Dengar
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Dengar
The lamest Bounty Hunter from the Original Trilogy enters The Black Series.
Toy Review: More Marvel Legends & Star Wars Reveals Out of MCM London
Toy Review
More Marvel Legends & Star Wars Reveals Out of MCM London
That Beast figure is literally begging to be played with!
Toy Review: The Vinimates Of Gotham
Toy Review
The Vinimates Of Gotham
Diamond Select Toys newest round of DC Vinimates focus on the main man in Gotham and some of the ladies who help protect the…
Toy Review: Hasbro Reveals New Marvel Legends, Star Wars at Paris Comic Con
Toy Review
Hasbro Reveals New Marvel Legends, Star Wars at Paris Comic Con
Hasbro debuted new Avengers and Captain Marvel Legends, plus a fantastic Prequel addition to Star Wars’ Black Series and more at Paris Comic Con.
Toy Review: Watch Out For The Bat Attack at Gamestop
Toy Review
Watch Out For The Bat Attack at Gamestop
Gamestop teamed up with DC Collectibles to bring fans of Batman a statue that captures the hero in action.
Toy Review: One:12 Wednesday- Mezco Brings Back The Joker
Toy Review
One:12 Wednesday- Mezco Brings Back The Joker
The Joker gets the deluxe treatment from Mezco Toys, and is in just as high demand as the first version.
Toy Review: Mini-Monday- Minimates Take Avengers Back To B.C.
Toy Review
Mini-Monday- Minimates Take Avengers Back To B.C.
The new Diamond Select Toys tackles the team of Avengers 1,000,000 B.C..
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Enfys Nest with Swoop Bike
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Enfys Nest with Swoop Bike
The leader of the Cloud-Riders and her bike is the first Black Series vehicle/ figure set to truly feel worth retail price.
Toy Review: NYCC 2018: On The Floor With Diamond Select Toys
Toy Review
NYCC 2018: On The Floor With Diamond Select Toys
Diamond Select Toys once again brought an impressive showing to New York Comic Con!
Toy Review: NYCC 2018: Hasbro Debuts New Marvel Legends!
Toy Review
NYCC 2018: Hasbro Debuts New Marvel Legends!
Hasbro hit NYCC with lots of exciting new reveals for the Marvel Legends line, already proving 2019 will be another insane year for the…
Toy Review: NYCC 2018: Hasbro’s Star Wars Reveals, From Prequels To Resistance
Toy Review
NYCC 2018: Hasbro’s Star Wars Reveals, From Prequels To Resistance
Hasbro’s Star Wars team is out in full effect NYCC weekend, with lots of exciting new product reveals, including a new iteration of The…
Toy Review: Santi From Devil’s Backbone Ignites NECA’s Guillermo Del Toro Collection
Toy Review
Santi From Devil’s Backbone Ignites NECA’s Guillermo Del Toro Collection
A great first release in NECA’s exciting new toy line, celebrating the filmography of Guillermo Del Toro.
Toy Review: Mini-Monday-Diamond Select Dives Deep For Aliens Minimates TRU Series 4
Toy Review
Mini-Monday-Diamond Select Dives Deep For Aliens Minimates TRU Series 4
The fourth should-have-been Toys R Us wave of Aliens Minimates explores new corners of the Alien mythos.
Toy Review: NECA’s Fugitive Predator Is Ready For The Hunt
Toy Review
NECA’s Fugitive Predator Is Ready For The Hunt
The first figure based on Shane Black’s The Predator is an excellent addition to one of NECA’s greatest toy lines.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Tobias Beckett
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Tobias Beckett
Han Solo’s mentor joins Hasbro’s Black Series with a striking new action figure.
Toy Review: NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie Figures Are Great
Toy Review
NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie Figures Are Great
Believe the hype– these are the best TMNT toys ever made!
Toy Review: NECA Welcomes Predator’s Hawkins To The Jungle
Toy Review
NECA Welcomes Predator’s Hawkins To The Jungle
“Jeez that’s a cool figure. Jeez that’s a cool figure.”
Toy Review: Modern Pennywise Might Be NECA’s Masterpiece
Toy Review
Modern Pennywise Might Be NECA’s Masterpiece
NECA does justice to the demon of Derry as seen in 2017’s big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It.
Toy Review: Mezco Toyz’ One:12 Collective Wonder Woman Is Okay
Toy Review
Mezco Toyz’ One:12 Collective Wonder Woman Is Okay
The DCEU’s best super hero is a solid, if not remarkable, addition to Mezco’s One:12 Collective.
Toy Review: Marvel Legends Infinity War Build A Figures- The Mad Titan And His Muscle
Toy Review
Marvel Legends Infinity War Build A Figures- The Mad Titan And His Muscle
There is no doubt that Thanos and Cull Obsidian had to be build a figures, but how do that stack up to the other…
Toy Review: Thor And Black Window Are Ready To Fight the Black Order
Toy Review
Thor And Black Window Are Ready To Fight the Black Order
Thor leads this wave of Marvel Legends to take on part of the Black Order.
Toy Review: Captain America And Iron Man Lead The Avengers Against Thanos
Toy Review
Captain America And Iron Man Lead The Avengers Against Thanos
The original Avengers take on Thanos along with some long time coming comic figures and an Iron-Spider.
Toy Review: Kornercast- Second Viewing Of Avengers: Infinity War
Toy Review
Kornercast- Second Viewing Of Avengers: Infinity War
Bill, Jr, and I sit down in a Burger King and talk all about Avengers: Infinity War after a second viewing.
Toy Review: SDCC 2018- The LEGO Booth Never Slowed Down
Toy Review
SDCC 2018- The LEGO Booth Never Slowed Down
There was one booth at SDCC that never slowed down not even at 4 pm on Sunday, LEGO.
Toy Review: SDCC 2018- Vinimates And Minimates Keep Coming
Toy Review
SDCC 2018- Vinimates And Minimates Keep Coming
One of the longest running lines of toys is still around and has a lot more to offer collectors.
Toy Review: Fantastic Star Wars Exclusives and Where To Find Them
Toy Review
Fantastic Star Wars Exclusives and Where To Find Them
Hasbro confirmed and revealed a lot of exclusive Star Wars items coming later this year… here’s the list.
Toy Review: NECA Is Going Kenner Crazy!
Toy Review
NECA Is Going Kenner Crazy!
NECA revealed new Kenner tribute Aliens, Predator… AND Terminator toys at Comic Con.
Toy Review: Marvel Legends Black Panther Wave Two Revealed!
Toy Review
Marvel Legends Black Panther Wave Two Revealed!
Hasbro revisits Wakanda this December with a second wave of Black Panther themed Legends action figures.
Toy Review: Marvel Legends Easter Eggs @ SDCC
Toy Review
Marvel Legends Easter Eggs @ SDCC
A trio of mystery items were hidden in Hasbro’s Marvel Legends display at Comic Con… what do they mean?
Toy Review: First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Marvel Legends Red Skull
Toy Review
First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Marvel Legends Red Skull
The Red Skull kicks off the 10th anniversary line at SDCC 2018.
Toy Review: First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Marvel Legends Defenders
Toy Review
First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Marvel Legends Defenders
Marvel Legends rounds out the Defenders with this stunning box set at SDCC.
Toy Review: First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Star Wars Centerpiece
Toy Review
First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Star Wars Centerpiece
The Star Wars Centerpiece Collection continues to impress with this new SDCC Exclusive.
Toy Review: First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Han Solo
Toy Review
First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Han Solo
Hasbro captures Han Solo perfectly in the newest SDCC set!
Toy Review: First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Star Wars Vintage 3-Pack
Toy Review
First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Star Wars Vintage 3-Pack
The Star Wars Vintage Expands with new Droids and a Doctor!
Toy Review: First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Forces Of Destiny Chewbacca
Toy Review
First Look SDCC 2018 Hasbro Forces Of Destiny Chewbacca
It’s time to cuddle up with a few fuzzy Porgs and the best Wookie
Toy Review: FIRST LOOK: PhatMojo’s DuckTales Collection
Toy Review
FIRST LOOK: PhatMojo’s DuckTales Collection
PhatMojo brings Disney XD’s DuckTales to the toy aisle with a fun assortment of action figures.
Toy Review: Nightwing And Batgirl Get The Vinimate Treatment
Toy Review
Nightwing And Batgirl Get The Vinimate Treatment
This year as a Free Comic Book Day bonus Diamond Select Toys put out a Vinimate 2 pack of Nightwing and Batgirl. It arrived…
Toy Review: FIRST LOOK: Star Wars The Black Series General Veers
Toy Review
FIRST LOOK: Star Wars The Black Series General Veers
The merciless Imperial commander General Veers makes a stunning Black Series debut.
Toy Review: Playmobil’s Real Ghostbusters Are Too Much Fun
Toy Review
Playmobil’s Real Ghostbusters Are Too Much Fun
The third phase of Playmobil’s Ghostbusters toy line might be the most fun yet.
Toy Review: Review: The Solo: A Star Wars Story Speeders
Toy Review
Review: The Solo: A Star Wars Story Speeders
From Enfys Nest to Han Solo himself, there’s some awesome speeders in Hasbro’s Star Wars Force Link 2.0 collection.
Toy Review: Review: The Solo: A Star Wars Story Force Link 2.0 Collection
Toy Review
Review: The Solo: A Star Wars Story Force Link 2.0 Collection
Hasbro’s latest 3.75″ Star Wars action figure offerings are some of their best, ever.
Toy Review: Playmates Goes Retro With Voltron 84
Toy Review
Playmates Goes Retro With Voltron 84
For Year Two of their Voltron collection, Playmates looks to the past with a great 80s inspired combiner.
Toy Review: Rampage Movie Monster Figures: Lanard Does It Again
Toy Review
Rampage Movie Monster Figures: Lanard Does It Again
The toymakers behind Kong: Skull Island just delivered a new batch of awesome, large-scale monster toys… without anyone knowing.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Dewback & Sandtrooper
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Dewback & Sandtrooper
Hasbro’s latest deluxe class Star Wars Black Series release is a REALLY GREAT mixed bag.
Toy Review: Solo A Star Wars Story Box Opening
Toy Review
Solo A Star Wars Story Box Opening
Hasbro sent over a box of goodies from Solo: A Star Wars Story, and our little wookie helped open it.
Toy Review: Mattel Honors The Jurassic World Legacy
Toy Review
Mattel Honors The Jurassic World Legacy
Mattel’s Jurassic World Legacy Collection is delivering the best Jurassic Park toys ever released at mass market.
Toy Review: Avengers Week: Thor, Rocket, And Groot To The Rescue
Toy Review
Avengers Week: Thor, Rocket, And Groot To The Rescue
One of the last Toys R Us Marvel Legends is hitting shelves just in time for Avengers: Infinity War!
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Grand Moff Tarkin
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Grand Moff Tarkin
The best bad guy in Star Wars finally makes his way to Hasbro’s Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | 4-LOM
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | 4-LOM
Hasbro adds another iconic Bounty Hunter to The Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Qi’ra
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Qi’ra
The mysterious Qi’ra joins Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series as another welcome addition.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Han Solo
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Han Solo
The hero of Solo: A Star Wars Story anchors the latest wave of Hasbro’s Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Lando Calrissian
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Lando Calrissian
The younger version of the galaxy’s most notorious smuggler is a highlight of Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Imperial Range Trooper
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Imperial Range Trooper
A new Stormtrooper gets drafted to The Black Series before their big screen debut in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Toy Review: The Surfer Arrives…Almost
Toy Review
The Surfer Arrives…Almost
The Marvel Legends Silver Surfer sneaked out a little early in Mexico, and surprised fans who thought the Thing was coming next.
Toy Review: Babs Tarr Gets Harley Quinn Roller Derby Ready!
Toy Review
Babs Tarr Gets Harley Quinn Roller Derby Ready!
In stores today DC Collectibles Harley Quinn Red,White,and Black is ready for the Derby thanks to Babs Tarr.
Toy Review: First Look- Playmobil Real Ghostbusters Ray Stanz
Toy Review
First Look- Playmobil Real Ghostbusters Ray Stanz
We dive in to one of the first Real Ghostbuters from the new wave of Playmobil sets.
Toy Review: Vini-Monday- DC Comics Vinimates Wave 2
Toy Review
Vini-Monday- DC Comics Vinimates Wave 2
DC Vinimates are so perfect you almost forget they can’t move. The newest wave of Vinimates based on DC Comics designs are just hitting…
Toy Review: Bluefin’s Gipsy Avenger Takes The Fight To The Kaiju
Toy Review
Bluefin’s Gipsy Avenger Takes The Fight To The Kaiju
The Jaeger pilots are ready to take on the new Kaiju in this new Gipsy Avenger from Tamashii Nations.
Toy Review: Watch DC Artists Alley’s Nooligan Draw The Joker At SDCC 2017
Toy Review
Watch DC Artists Alley’s Nooligan Draw The Joker At SDCC 2017
DC Collectibles is gearing up for the exciting launch of the new DC Artists Alley line this summer, and to celebrate, the team released…
Toy Review: The Black Panther Legends Up The Figure Bar
Toy Review
The Black Panther Legends Up The Figure Bar
The new scan technology elevates the quality of Marvel Legends line in the new Black Panther wave.
Toy Review: The Black Panther Marvel Legends Include Some Royalty
Toy Review
The Black Panther Marvel Legends Include Some Royalty
The new wave of Legends is heavy on the movie figures, but the comic looks are still represented.
Toy Review: Minimate Monday- The Infinity War Comes To Walgreens
Toy Review
Minimate Monday- The Infinity War Comes To Walgreens
Walgreens is the first retailer to get their Minimates out for the Infinity War, and they give collectors most of the main cast.
Toy Review: Primitive Optimus Prime: When Autobots Get Dope
Toy Review
Primitive Optimus Prime: When Autobots Get Dope
Transformers X Primitive = one of the year’s coolest Transformers.
Toy Review: Toy Fair 2018- Star Wars
Toy Review
Toy Fair 2018- Star Wars
Toy Fair saw the announcement of Haslab and is being kicked off by the biggest Star Wars toy to date!
Toy Review: Toy Fair 2018- Marvel Legends
Toy Review
Toy Fair 2018- Marvel Legends
One of the biggest highlights of the whole show was what the Hasbro Marvel Legends team is bringing to the table in 2018!
Toy Review: Toy Fair 2018- I am Elemental
Toy Review
Toy Fair 2018- I am Elemental
One of the fun booths to stop and look at during Toy Fair is the I Am Elemental booth, fun toys with a great…
Toy Review: Toy Fair 2018-The Loyal Subjects
Toy Review
Toy Fair 2018-The Loyal Subjects
Once you start getting into the Loyal Subject figures it can be hard to stop, and Toy fair showed off some new lines and…
Toy Review: Toy Fair 2018: Mattel Round Up
Toy Review
Toy Fair 2018: Mattel Round Up
This year Mattel invited the press to take a look at their collector lines at Toy Fair, showing off what’s to come for the…
Toy Review: The Black Panther Comic Marvel Legends Hit Toys R US
Toy Review
The Black Panther Comic Marvel Legends Hit Toys R US
Toys R Us delivers collectors a new Black Panther two pack based on the comic looks of Klaw and Shuri.
Toy Review: Hasbro Reveals First Solo: A Star Wars Story Toys
Toy Review
Hasbro Reveals First Solo: A Star Wars Story Toys
There’s some cool looking stuff from Solo: A Star Wars Story, coming soon from Hasbro!
Toy Review: Walmart Powers Up The Black Panther
Toy Review
Walmart Powers Up The Black Panther
Walmart delivers another Marvel Legends Black Panther variant, this time a vibranium powered suit.
Toy Review: Mini Monday- The Black Panther Exclusive Minimates
Toy Review
Mini Monday- The Black Panther Exclusive Minimates
Toys R Us and Walgreens help round out the big names in Black Panther Minimates from Diamond Select Toys.
Toy Review: Review: DC Multiverse Batwoman by Mattel
Toy Review
Review: DC Multiverse Batwoman by Mattel
Mattel debuts a new female super hero body for their DC Multiverse Batwoman, and it’s a huge step forward.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Kylo Ren (Throne Room)
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Kylo Ren (Throne Room)
Kylo Ren gets the deluxe treatment as the latest Black Series environmental display exclusive release.
Toy Review: Mini-Monday- LEGO Skywalker Trains A Nobody
Toy Review
Mini-Monday- LEGO Skywalker Trains A Nobody
One of the most anticipated LEGO Star Wars sets for 2018 might have missed the mark.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | DJ
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | DJ
One of the best new characters in The Last Jedi steals the show with his introduction to The Black Series.
Toy Review: Star Wars: The Black Series | Rey (Island Journey)
Toy Review
Star Wars: The Black Series | Rey (Island Journey)
Hasbro’s latest 6″ Rey might be the greatest Black Series release to date.
Toy Review: Deadpool Gets the VIP Treatment in the One: 12 Collective
Toy Review
Deadpool Gets the VIP Treatment in the One: 12 Collective
The Merc With The Mouth gets a great Mezco-exclusive edition as part of the One: 12 Collective.
Toy Review: FIRST LOOK: Playmobil Ghostbusters 2 Spengler
Toy Review
FIRST LOOK: Playmobil Ghostbusters 2 Spengler
Playmobil’s second year of Ghostbusters toys are even better than the first, with new figures, new accessories, and new technology that enhances the fun…
Toy Review: Hasbro Reveals New Deadpool Legends
Toy Review
Hasbro Reveals New Deadpool Legends
Looks like the Merc With a Mouth is getting a second wave of Marvel Legends!
Toy Review: NECA Does Justice To ‘RoboCop vs. Terminator’
Toy Review
NECA Does Justice To ‘RoboCop vs. Terminator’
The cult classic Dark Horse comic miniseries inspires a pair of great new action figures by NECA.
Toy Review: One: 12 Collective NYCC Red Skull – Classic and Cool
Toy Review
One: 12 Collective NYCC Red Skull – Classic and Cool
The Red Skull’s most iconic look is immortalized in Mezco’s One: 12 Collective.
Toy Review: Funko HeroWorld Capture The Fun Of The Teen Titans
Toy Review
Funko HeroWorld Capture The Fun Of The Teen Titans
The new Funko Target line of figures captures the fun a lot of chracters in an inexpensive way.
Toy Review: Mini-Monday- Batman Gets Some Much Needed LEGO Costumes
Toy Review
Mini-Monday- Batman Gets Some Much Needed LEGO Costumes
LEGO has done a great job at getting out most of the Batman suits seen in the LEGO Batman Movie, and through Toys R…
Toy Review: Minimate Monday- These X-men Are Classic
Toy Review
Minimate Monday- These X-men Are Classic
There are times when everything comes out perfect, and this new X-men vs. The Brotherhood Minimate Box set from Diamond Select Toys is as…
Toy Review: The King Is Here
Toy Review
The King Is Here
In the last year Walmart has brought collectors not one, but two comic Black Panthers, and they are both hitting stores in force in…
Toy Review: Funko Takes To You To Earth C-137
Toy Review
Funko Takes To You To Earth C-137
Every show should have some toys, no show deserves a toy line more than Rick and Morty.
Toy Review: Hasbro’s A-Force Adds Some Power To Marvel Legends
Toy Review
Hasbro’s A-Force Adds Some Power To Marvel Legends
The Marvel Legends A Force is the set I never knew I needed in my collection.
Toy Review: Mini-Monday- Elf Brings Christmas To Minimates
Toy Review
Mini-Monday- Elf Brings Christmas To Minimates
We always think of Minimates for comics, sci-fi and fantasy films, but once and a while we get a set that is out side…
Toy Review: Mini-Monday- LEGO Mighty Micros Ring In The New Year
Toy Review
Mini-Monday- LEGO Mighty Micros Ring In The New Year
LEGO is kicking off 2018 with all new Mighty Micros, which are too cute to pass up.
Toy Review: The Loyal Subjects Thundercats Are On The Loose
Toy Review
The Loyal Subjects Thundercats Are On The Loose
Even the blind box hunt could not keep me away from getting some of the new Loyal Subjects Thundercats.
2018
Articles & Editorials
Article: A Complete Marvel Universe… Yes Please!
Article
A Complete Marvel Universe… Yes Please!
Too many people are talking about how Netflix or Disney is screwing over it’s fans, but I say take them all back MCU. Give…
Article: Batman Goes Off the Rails in Batman #60
Article
Batman Goes Off the Rails in Batman #60
A guy who dresses as a bat and runs around the city beating people up surely has some issues, but has Batman finally lost…
Article: NYCC 2018: Hasbro’s First Crait Luke Skywalker & More Reveals
Article
NYCC 2018: Hasbro’s First Crait Luke Skywalker & More Reveals
Hasbro’s Star Wars panel took place today at New York Comic Con, and included some long awaited action figures, and some total surprises!
Article: NYCC 2018: Dreamworks’ She-Ra Reboot Is Awesome
Article
NYCC 2018: Dreamworks’ She-Ra Reboot Is Awesome
The all new She-Ra animated series is coming to Netflix in November, and it’s going to RULE.
Article: NYCC 2018: Kotobukiya’s GI Joe Bishoujo Will Be Amazing
Article
NYCC 2018: Kotobukiya’s GI Joe Bishoujo Will Be Amazing
There was lots of cool stuff at Kotobukiya’s NYCC display, but nothing compared to their newly announced GI Joe Bishoujo collection.
Article: NYCC 2018: On The Floor With Dark Horse
Article
NYCC 2018: On The Floor With Dark Horse
Dark Horse featured some cool new products from their Game of Thrones, Witcher, and Hellboy product lines at NYCC. Check out the latest reveals,…
Article: LEGO Cloud City Revealed
Article
LEGO Cloud City Revealed
Lego Reveals it’s newest set Star Wars set based on the famous city in the clouds.
Article: SDCC 2018- Marvel Legends Is A Juggernaut
Article
SDCC 2018- Marvel Legends Is A Juggernaut
This is no doubt that Hasbro’s Marvel Legends was king at the show, pumping out more figures per year than any other toy line.…
Article: SDCC 2018- Transformers Next Generation
Article
SDCC 2018- Transformers Next Generation
The next trilogy of Transformers is about to kick off along with an all new Bumblebee.
Article: SDCC 2018- Star Wars: Enter The Archives
Article
SDCC 2018- Star Wars: Enter The Archives
The Star Wars lines at SDCC were crowd pleasers and quite a blow for those Ebay scalpers.
Article: SDCC 2018- The Bluefin Booth Quick Spin
Article
SDCC 2018- The Bluefin Booth Quick Spin
We did not have a lot of time to walk around but stopped into the Bluefin Booth between appointments at SDCC.
Article: SDCC 2018- Mattel Brings Back The DC Universe
Article
SDCC 2018- Mattel Brings Back The DC Universe
There is no doubt the lack of DC figures at retail has been sad, Mattel might change that this year.
Article: SDCC 2018- Diamond Select Toys Reveals A Lot At The Con
Article
SDCC 2018- Diamond Select Toys Reveals A Lot At The Con
Diamond Select Toys has always brought some great products to market, but this year the cases were full of something for everyone at all…
Article: The CW Is Bringing DC Action This Fall
Article
The CW Is Bringing DC Action This Fall
Marvel may have the best connected movie universe, but there is no doubt the CW has made the best DC universe to date.
Article: Glass Official Trailer Is Here!
Article
Glass Official Trailer Is Here!
After years we finally get to find out what happened to Mr. Glass!!
Article: The Aquaman Trailer Is Here Too
Article: SHAZAM!
Article: UPDATED: Mattel Is Making 6″ Jurassic Park Action Figures
Article: SDCC 2018: NECA From the Floor
Article: Poll: Which Karate Kid Toys Will You Buy?
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Poll: Which Karate Kid Toys Will You Buy?
NECA and Icon Heroes are both unleashing Karate Kid action figures in 2019… which line are you most excited for?
Article: SDCC 2018: Kotobukiya – Comics, and Star Wars, and More!
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SDCC 2018: Kotobukiya – Comics, and Star Wars, and More!
Check out Kotobukiya’s excellent Comic Con showcase!
Article: SDCC 2018- The Titans Trailer is HERE!!!!!
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SDCC 2018- The Titans Trailer is HERE!!!!!
One of the coolest thing to come out of day one of SDCC was the Titans trailer!
Article: NECA Toys Coming To Target
Article: SDCC 2018- DC Collectibles Has A Lot of Statues
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SDCC 2018- DC Collectibles Has A Lot of Statues
At SDCC this year DC Collectibles showed off a lot of new statues for collectors in 2018 and beyond with a few figures fans…
Article: Kornercast: Pre-SDCC Interview with Spencer F. Lee
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Kornercast: Pre-SDCC Interview with Spencer F. Lee
At SDCC fans will get their first look at From the Bridge, a documentary all about the fandom of this world of comics, Science…
Article: Marvel And Netflix Tease With Another Luke Cage Trailer
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Marvel And Netflix Tease With Another Luke Cage Trailer
With just a little more than a week before the season 2 premiere, Netflix released another trailer for Luke Cage. This one is set…
Article: Kornercast Is All About Infinity War
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Kornercast Is All About Infinity War
How could we not talk Avengers Infinity War this weekend.
Article: The Full Incredibles 2 Trailer Is Here
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The Full Incredibles 2 Trailer Is Here
What could be better than the Avengers and the Incredibles both getting a sequel in the same year?
Article: The Meg Has Arrived
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The Meg Has Arrived
The first trailer for The Meg is here, and this might be just the PR that sharks need.
Article: Solo A Star Wars Story Full Trailer
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Solo A Star Wars Story Full Trailer
With a little over a month left before the film hits the big screen Disney has release a full trailer for Solo: A Star…
Article: DST Heads to Chicago for C2E2 2018!
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DST Heads to Chicago for C2E2 2018!
It’s that time of year again, when fans from all over head for Chicago, for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, a.k.a. C2E2!
Article: DVD Korner- Batman: Gotham By Gaslight
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DVD Korner- Batman: Gotham By Gaslight
The Batman world gets transported back to the 19th century in the newest animated adaptation of the first Elseworlds book.
Article: The Haslab Jabba’s Sail Barge Is Almost Funded!
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The Haslab Jabba’s Sail Barge Is Almost Funded!
With just a few days help the first Haslab project is almost funded, but we still need more help!
Article: The Final Avengers Infinity War Trailer Is Here
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The Final Avengers Infinity War Trailer Is Here
Why are you reading this go click below and watch the trailer for Marvel’s Avengers Infinity War!
Article: Kornercast- Toy Fair Roundtable
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Kornercast- Toy Fair Roundtable
Yes we at down at a round table with Jesse and DJ to talk toys before the big event!
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Hasbro Transformers
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Toy Fair 2018- Hasbro Transformers
This year will see the end of one trilogy and the beginning of another for Hasbro’s Transformers.
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Playmates Toys
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Toy Fair 2018- Playmates Toys
From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to Ben 10, to Voltron, Playmates Toys has a little something for everyone at Toy Fair.
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Diamond Select Toys
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Toy Fair 2018- Diamond Select Toys
Diamond Select Toys is always a highlight at the shows, and this year was no exception.
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Mezco Toys
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Toy Fair 2018- Mezco Toys
Causing quite a stir with their Toy Fair exclusive Batman One:12 figure, Mezco kicked off the show with a bang.
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Mcfarlane Toys
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Toy Fair 2018- Mcfarlane Toys
One of the booths we spend the most time with was the McFarlane Toys Booth, and with good reason!
Article: Toy Fair 2018- LEGO
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Toy Fair 2018- LEGO
There is no doubt one of the biggest events of the weekend was the LEGO preview, but it was clear this might be a…
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Dark Horse
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Toy Fair 2018- Dark Horse
We took a look around the Dark Horse booth at Toy Fair and there was a lot for Game of Thrones fans.
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Playmobil Is The Total Package
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Toy Fair 2018- Playmobil Is The Total Package
One line that grows with kids is Playmobil, and this year at Toy Fair they showed off not only the expansion of Ghostbusters and…
Article: Toy Fair 2018- QMX Keeps The Heroes Coming
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Toy Fair 2018- QMX Keeps The Heroes Coming
At Toy Fair QMx delivered more mini statues and a few 1/6 scale figures.
Article: Toy Fair 2018- Funko Expands With Even More In 2018
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Toy Fair 2018- Funko Expands With Even More In 2018
There is no doubt Funko is everywhere, and when you think the bubble will pop they put out even more. From POP, to Dorbz,…
Article: Toy Fair 2018- NECA
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Toy Fair 2018- NECA
NECA continues to put out some of the best sculpted figure on the market today, and at Toy Fair we got to see some…
Article: Toy Fair 2018 Jakks Pacific
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Toy Fair 2018 Jakks Pacific
One of the busier booths at Toy Fair was Jakks Pacific, with not only a lot of Nintendo items but also The Incredibles.
Article: Toy Fair Live With The Newsbox
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Toy Fair Live With The Newsbox
It’s been a great first day at Toy Fair 2018, and we had a few mins to have some fun with our favorite Philly…
Article: The Pre Toy Fair Kornercast
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The Pre Toy Fair Kornercast
We are in New York and ready for our first day of Toy Fair 2018!
Article: Ready Player One Gets A Final Trailer
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Ready Player One Gets A Final Trailer
A movie fans dream film is almost here and Warner Bros gives a one final look at the world of Ready Player One.
Article: The Incredibles 2 Trailer Arrives
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The Incredibles 2 Trailer Arrives
14 years after the original movie the Parr family returns to the big screen.
Article: The First Venom Trailer Is Here
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The First Venom Trailer Is Here
This first look at Venom made a lot of fans wonder how much we will see a fully formed anti hero in the film.
Article: The Super Bowl Trailers
Article: Custom Korner: Resistance Finn
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Custom Korner: Resistance Finn
The “Big Deal” of the Resistance is remarkably easy to translate to toy form. Here’s how!
Article: Five Figures That Would Make Hasbro’s Star Wars ‘Battle On Crait’ Set Better
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Five Figures That Would Make Hasbro’s Star Wars ‘Battle On Crait’ Set Better
The Last Jedi themed four-pack box set has been revealed by Entertainment Earth, and it’s… underwhelming. Here’s five things that could have made it…
Article: The Final Black Panther Trailer Is Here
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The Final Black Panther Trailer Is Here
It’s almost time for the Black Panther film, and with this last trailer the movie can’t get here fast enough.
Article: The CW Heroes Suit Up
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The CW Heroes Suit Up
It’s about that time for all the CW DC heroes to return after a Christmas break.
Article: The Micronauts Are Coming Soonish
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The Micronauts Are Coming Soonish
It seems like Hasbro is moving fast to increase the inhabitants of their animated world which includes GI Joe an Transformers in 2019.
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Kastor’s Korner live unboxing our new Loot Crate! May’s theme is Role Models
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▶ Watch Video: Kastor’s Korner live unboxing our new Solo: A Star Wars Story Box from Hasbro
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Kastor’s Korner live unboxing our new Solo: A Star Wars Story Box from Hasbro
Kastor's Korner live unboxing our new Solo: A Star Wars Story Box from Hasbro
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Kastor’s Korner is opening the new Marvel Box From Hasbro
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▶ Watch Video: Kastor’s Korner is opening the new Loot Crate
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Kastor’s Korner is opening the new Loot Crate
We just got our new Loot Crate so let's see what we got! Get yours today
▶ Watch Video: First look at Marvel Legends Silver Surfer
▶ Watch Video: Jabba’s Sail Barge How Many Klaatus
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Jabba’s Sail Barge How Many Klaatus
Last month at Toy Fair, Hasbro launched a new campaign called HASLAB that hopes to put dream products into the hands of fans, starting with the biggest Star Wars vehicle Hasbro and Kenner have ever produced – Jabba's Sail Barge. We are just 5 days away from reaching our goal, and you're our only hope to make Jabba's Sa
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