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Ghostbusters PKE Meter Prop Replica Review

Posted 11/30/10 4:30 pm EST by in Mattel, Movies, Reviews, Toys


Nostalgia is a helluva thing. Thanks to fans rabid love of all things “Ghostbusters”, Mattel (who has been making the quintessential line of G.B. action figures) decided to release a full-size “working” prop-replica of the Ghostbusters’ PKE Meter! It will be available on their Matty Collector website on December 1st, during a special sale, and we here at MTV Geek were lucky enough to snag one early. After a couple weeks with the Meter, we’ve yet to stumble upon any full-bodied apparitions; but, we’re not ruling it out. For now, let’s take a closer look at this fancy-schmancy ghost tracker!

For those of you reading this who don’t have a clue what a PKE Meter is, allow us to elaborate. However, know in your hearts that you’re lack of Ghostbusters knowledge is a weakness that could one day seal your fate. How? That’s not important; just trust us on this one. Anyway, The PKE Meter was invented (and used) by Dr. Egon Spangler to measure Psycho Kinetic Energy, which effectively allows him to track ghosts. Yep, this sucker led Egon, Ray Stanz, and Peter Venkman right into the “Gray Lady” on their first big-time investigation at the New York City Public Library. Soon after, the Ghostbusters were formed and the PKE Meter was one of their main tools of the trade. Read More...

Furry and Ferocious: Masters of the Universe Classics Grizzlor Review

Posted 11/29/10 12:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Meet the hairiest member of Hordak's Horde...Grizzlor!

The original He-Man & The Masters of the Universe figures featured some of the most memorable gimmicks in action figure history. From Roboto’s turning gears to Snout Spout’s water squirting action; some Masters figures have been known more for their features than their character’s persona on the show. Grizzlor is definitely one of those. Thanks to the thick fur that covered his body, Grizzlor made his way into the hands (and hearts) of kids everywhere. While action features are pretty much out of the question in the Master of the Universe Classics figure line, some (like Roboto’s gears) are being added if they don’t interrupt the sculpt. The new version of Grizzlor was released on mattycollector.com on November 15th and, yes, his trademark hair was present and accounted for. Now let’s go over this MOTUC Grizzlor figure with a fine-tooth comb… literally.

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The Ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide!

Posted 11/23/10 4:00 pm EST by in Animation, Comic Books, Hasbro, Hobby Gaming, Mattel, Steam Punk, Tech, Toys


November quickly draws ever closer to its end, and so the holiday season approaches. Time relentlessly marches towards the holidays, and with it, the need to purchase gifts for all your loved ones --lest you be looked upon as an ungrateful outcast by not reciprocating for that scratchy sweater your overly-huggy Uncle Roger so thoughtfully re-gifted to you from the year before. Of course, there’s no fun in shopping for things that people ask for. No sir, we say buy em somethin’ that YOU think is awesome; so, at least you’ll have a reason to talk to them during those tense times of family bonding, that surely will take place… or possibly just con your way into making a trade to get the PKE Meter back in exchange for that damn itchy sweater. Read More...

REVIEW: Justice League Unlimted Darkseid And Kalibak

Posted 11/23/10 12:30 pm EST by in Mattel, Toys


No matter what kind of revelations about humanity occur, two things hold true. One: People love cartoons, and two: bad guys are always the most fun. With that in mind, MTV Geek is excited to bring you this review of Mattel’s upcoming action figure two-pack featuring Darkseid & Kalibak from the tremendously popular, and sorely missed, Justice League Unlimited series of figures. Read More...

REVIEW: Masters Of The Universe Classics King Grayskull

Posted 11/22/10 10:00 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


“By the Power of Grayskull, I have the Powerrrr!!!!”

You know that (much recited) oath that He-Man yelled at the top of his damn lungs? Well, he was talkin’ about this guy: King Grayskull! This dude is 6 inches of muscle, swords, and ponytails; so, we here at MTV Geek are intimidated to no end. Welcome to our review of Mattel’s re-issue of the King Grayskull figure from their extremely popular action figure-line, Masters of the Universe Classics. Normally, we don’t get into the packaging aspect too heavily, especially since most MOTUC figures share the same blister; however, Grayskull is posed holding two Power Sword halves and lightning has been printed on the blister to look as if it’s rippling between the blades. Freakin’ awesome?! You bet! If that’s any indication to the coolness of this figure, we should really start the review. Let’s get to it! Read More...

Mattel's Cyber Monday Sale!

Posted 11/19/10 2:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Toys


Thanksgiving is a time for family and remembrance of all the enjoyment we’ve experienced throughout our lives. The days after Thanksgiving however, are rage-filled battles through the store aisles as we do our damndest to procure holiday gifts… and a few things for ourselves.

This year, our friends at Mattel are getting into the mix with a Cyber-Monday sale the likes of which have never been seen by the action figure-collecting community! On November 29th, the “White Screen of Death” will be in full force as tons of your fellow toy-lovers descend upon www.mattycollector.com to scoop up some of the coolest figures to have been released on the site so far. These are all left over stock though, so qualities are gonna be extremely limited. The toys here are NOT re-issues, but the figures reserved as replacements for damaged orders and whatnot. Therefore, the fight to score a Battle Cat will be a furious (and possibly frustrating) one. Below, you’ll find all the info and pictures straight from Matty himself. Read More...

REVIEW: DC Universe Classics Wave 15 Validus

Posted 11/18/10 10:00 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


This is it! The final review for DC Universe Classics Wave 15 here on MTV Geek! and it’s all led up to this: Validus!

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DC Universe Classics Wave 15 Starman

Posted 11/17/10 2:00 pm EST by in DC Comics, Mattel, Toys


Another day, another DC Universe Classics Wave 15 review! On this cool Autumn day (or Summer if you’re hanging out in Australia) we’re checking out one of our favorite DCUC figures from Mattel: The Modern Starman a.k.a. Jack Knight! Join us, won’t you? ...of course you will, don’t kid yourself.

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REVIEW: DCUC Wave 15's OMAC!

Posted 11/16/10 10:00 am EST by in DC Comics, Mattel, Toys


A striking blue leotard accompanied by bright red leggings, some gold gloves and boots, & a huge mohawk to top it all off! Is this the Kool-Aid induced fever-dream of a kindergartener?! Hell no! This is Jack Kirby-esque madness, baby! Mattel is really showing their dedication to the obscure in their DC Universe Classics Wave 15 line of figures, and OMAC is no exception. He proudly joins the ranks of Killer Moth, Jemm (Son of Saturn, NOT the awesome cartoon glam-rocker), and many, many other heroes and villains that only true (and few) comic fans have much knowledge of. Let’s continue our look at DCUC Wave 15 here on MTV Geek! with the one, the only: Buddy Blank a.k.a. OMAC!

Just to clear things up for you guys, O.M.A.C. = One Man Army Corps. You see, Jack Kirby was working for DC Comics under contract during the fun-filled 70s and was just kinda filling his page count when he was working on OMAC’s mini-series; so, the pure unrelenting insanity came out in full force! Luckily, Kirby’s wild ideas are always his best in an over-the-top, punch-a-hole-through-time-and-space kinda way. Buddy Blank was just a mild-mannered worker drone in his future society, until the Brother Eye satellite decided to give him a big-ass Mohawk and some hardcore superpowers. The Brother Eye satellite has the power to change Buddy's body density, so more density means toughness and strength, while less density allows flight. It also turns out that OMAC is also (DCUC Wave 14's) Kamandi's Grandfather as well! To reiterate: punching, flying, awesome hair, Captain America-like tendencies, baby-makin', and an extremely colorful costume... thats OMAC! Read More...

REVIEW: Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore'

Posted 11/8/10 1:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Toys


Welcome back to the continuation of Mattel’s DC Universe Classics Wave 15 action figure reviews here on MTV Geek! Today we’re gonna be going through our usual song and dance with the Teen Titan’s resident magic-user: Raven. Indeed, the demon-sired superheroine has been added to the ranks of the DCUC; thanks in no small part to her winning Toyfare magazine’s 2009 Fan’s Choice Poll. How’d she turn out? Is she everything you hoped and dreamed her to be? Let’s find out!

Raven has been a long standing member of the various (Teen) Titans incarnations and has the proud distinction of being one of the many, many women Dick Grayson (Robin/Nightwing/Batman) has “made magic with”… if you get our pathetic sexual innuendo. Her mother was/is a human named Arella who bore a child by the demon known as Trigon. With a daddy like that, you just know there’s gonna be trouble; and sure enough, Raven has joined the Titans in battle against her father on multiple occasions. Her powers vary depending on the writer; but it’s pretty much canon that she can manipulate people’s emotions, cast shadows, astral-project, teleport, and…well, she is really capable of just about anything at any given time. Demon-blood is apparently quite awesome! Read More...

REVIEW: DC Universe Classics Alien Altercation

Posted 11/3/10 6:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


15 waves of DC Universe Classics figures and Mattel has finally released Martian Manhunter to throngs of ingratiated fans. They’ve also tossed the more obscure, Jemm Son of Saturn into the mix as well. These two extra-terrestrial heroes have a lot in common and are even mutually-respected friends in the DCU proper. However, we here at MTV Geek! show allegiance to no man, and shall pit these two aliens against one another in a no-holds-barred review dual to the death!

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REVIEW: Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto?

Posted 11/1/10 10:00 am EST by in Mattel, Toys


Roboto was created to play chess, but gained sentience and decided that fighting the forces of Skeletor was a wonderful idea. This raises tons of questions like:

Why would Man-At-Arms need to make a freakishly muscular robot if it was only created to play chess?

Why does chess even exist on Eternia?

Do Eternians play basketball too?

When a robot gains sentience, shouldn't it be destroyed before it can turn on you?

The answer to all those questions can be summed up in one statement: The 1980's Masters of the Universe cartoon was ridiculous.  Really, c'mon, people! Nostalgia is what keeps us waiting patiently for new Classics figures; not because of the well-thought out story. It was a half-hour commercial for toys, and we were all sucked in by its awesome majesty! What other toyline can have a half-naked barbarian teaming up with a futuristic A.I.? Well, there are probably a couple of them… but He-Man was the best at it! Read More...

TOY REVIEW: Sinestro Corps Batman

Posted 10/29/10 12:00 pm EST by in DC Comics, Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Batman sells.  With that fact in mind, this figure coulda been a big ole lump of crap with a Bat-symbol painted on it.  Yep, just a piece of crap, crammed haphazardly into a blister package and shipped out to stores.  Ugh.  Thankfully that's not the case.  However, Batman's sheer selling power will still cause this little-known version of the Caped Crusader to disappear from pegs, and into the night, quicker than ummm... Batman!

Mattel released this figure to the bewilderment of fans.  He's based from a page (or two) in DC Comics' Green Lantern #17, and that's it.  As Sinestro built his Corps, yellow rings were spewed forth all over the cosmos with the sole purpose of searching out individuals capable of causing tremendous fear. Wouldn't ya know it; Bruce Wayne was one of the first round draft picks!  Of course, his badassery knows no bounds and he quickly tore the ring from his finger.  The Sinestro Corps uniform morphed it's way over Batman's body before the ring was removed... but, it didn't quite look like this figure.  Comic-accuracy be damned, cause this figure is still a Four Horsemen-sculpted masterpiece!

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Top Ten Scariest Action Figures

Posted 10/28/10 10:00 am EST by in Halloween, Horror, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, Mezco Toyz, NECA, Toys


This weekend brings Halloween in full force... on a Sunday. Sucks, right? Practically everybody is gonna be celebrating on Saturday night instead, and getting embarrassingly drunk while wearing a Batman costume, just isn't gonna have the same air of importance.  However, scary s@#t is fun all year round, and we here at MTV Geek! are happy to present the Top Ten Scariest Action Figures of All Time!

Most of the toys featured have been long sold out (or burned by angry mobs), and these plastic effigies may induce vomiting, spark hallucinations, and/or cause involuntary urination; so, if you can find them, it'll be like the tail-end of a Halloween party all year round!  Without further ado, lets bring on the freaks! Read More...

Mattel's DCUC Wave 15 Announcement! Big News!

Posted 10/21/10 10:00 am EST by in Announcements, Mattel, Toys


Wow! The DC Universe Classics line of figures, by Mattel, is a collector’s dream and nightmare all rolled into one. Figures are being produced, using the sculpting-skills of the Four Horsemen, that are on both the who’s-who & extremely obscure ends of the spectrum. Fans generally rejoice when each new wave is announced, and THEN the nightmare sets in. You see, finding these figures on shelves tends to be a little time intensive and frustrating as stores seem to distribute them as wildly as the little white ping pong balls spewing from a lottery machine. However, with the much anticipated DCUC Wave 15, that’s all about to change. Not only that, but you can even get them on the cheap!

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