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Review: The Bottom Line on WWE Defining Moments Stone Cold Action Figure

Posted 2/24/12 11:30 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


In the action figure world, it seems like what's old is new again. However, ass-whippin' never gets old!-- just the ones who do it. Today we're taking a look at Mattel's Defining Moments Stone Cold Steve Austin from their WWE line of figures! The Defining Moments toys are the cream of the crop when to WWE figures, which each based on a specific moment in WWE history and use the "Elite" body style. This Stone Cold figure, fittingly comes from a night when he used a fire hose attached to a beer truck to get a point across. Sound ridiculous? Then you've never watched pro-wrestling!

Read on for more "Attitude-Era" goodness, beginning with the "Defining Moment" bio from the back of the package!

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Third Time's the Charm: DCUC Wave 20 Sinestro Review

Posted 2/23/12 11:45 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Welcome back to our continuing reviews of Wave 20 from Mattel's DC Universe Classics! This is the final wave to hit retail and they are closing it out with one of the characters that didn't quite work way back in Wave 3: Sinestro! Finally, FINALLY, Sinestro can stand on our shelves and not be completely dwarfed by the rest of his evil Corpsmen, or be wearing mismatched apparel! Join us as we take a closer look at Hal Jordan's archenemy and see if he'll be a fond farewell or is more a case of "too little too late" for this repaint.

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Toy Fair 2012: The Snake Men Infiltrate Mattel's Masters of the Universe Display

Posted 2/14/12 3:30 pm EST by in Mattel, Toy Fair, Toys


Every year, there are a few things on our radar that build our anticipation for Toy Fair. One of those things is always the new Masters of the Universe Classics reveals during Mattel's Collector Press event! While this year might have not caused our jaws to drop to the floor, the coolness of new figures can't be denied. A lot of these figures have been previously shown during the many, many conventions of 2011, but there were a few all-new showings during Toy Fair 2012 including the 30th Anniversary creation of DC Comic's Geoff Johns: Sir Laserlot! Yes, you read that correctly.

Read on for photos of all the figures at the display along with their currently projected release dates straight from the Matty Collector website!

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Toy Fair 2012: Mattel's New 'Back to the Future' Hover Board Doesn't Work on Water

Posted 2/14/12 11:00 am EST by in Mattel, Toy Fair, Toys


Way back in that magic year of 1989, we sat in a theater in awe of Marty McFly's latest adventure in "Back to the Future II". However, it was the hover board he used to outwit Griff Tannen that really sparked our interest-- and our jealousy. Turns out, as we discovered during Toy Fair 2012, it only took 23 for Mattel to make good on their fiction promise of floating awesomeness! Sure, this hover board is only a prop replica, but thanks to built in sound effects and sliders (like the kind used to move heavy furniture) we can have something as close to BttF II as currently possible. Now if we only had a Delorean...

Read on for all the info (including how to order this piece of awesome) straight from the folks at Mattel:

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Toy Fair 2012: Monster High's Freaky Fab 13 And More!

Posted 2/13/12 4:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Toy Fair, Toys


If what we saw at Toy Fair is any indication, Mattel's juggernaut Monster High line shows no signs of slowing down. With their first direct-to-DVD animated movie Monster High: Ghouls Rule! set to launch in the Fall, and an ambitious multi-platform "Freaky Fab 13" campaign, everybody's favorite ghoul girls and guys have plenty to keep fans busy in 2012.

First up, an assortment of popular characters like Draculara and Frankie Stein in all-new outrageous outfits that will debut in the Ghouls Rule! movie, available in the Fall:

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Toy Fair 2012: This New Barbie Doll Doubles As A Camera!

Posted 2/13/12 11:00 am EST by in Mattel, Toy Fair, Toys


Just the implications in terms of spying on your older sister or brother alone make Mattel's upcoming Barbie Photo Fashion Doll quite the fascinating hit item at this year's Toy Fair. Remember the old days when a play camera would come with the Barbie doll? Here, the Barbie is the camera. You've heard me correctly: this is basically Robo-Barbie, with a camera lens and USB port built into her back:

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Toy Fair 2012: Mattel Unleashes Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises' Movie Masters Line

Posted 2/13/12 10:01 am EST by in Mattel, Toy Fair, Toys


With Warner Bros. "The Dark Knight Rises" hitting theaters on July 20th, it's been no surprise that we've seen tons of merchandising all around Toy Fair 2012. While most of it has been excellent, during Mattel's Collector media Event, we were bowled over by the unveiling of the Four Horsemen-sculpted "The Dark Knight Rises" Movie Masters action figure line! 3 of the 6 figures (Bane, Batman, & Catwoman) were on display, along with the line's first ever Collect & Connect Bat Signal --that really lights up! Now you see why got so excited?!

Read on for more photos of the figures, along with some bat-related ramblings.

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Toy Fair 2012: Mattel Gets "Brave" With Dolls Based On The Disney Pixar Movie!

Posted 2/12/12 6:22 pm EST by in Animation, Mattel, Toy Fair, Toys


With her bow and arrows, Merida is no ordinary Disney Princess. Mattel's new line based on the highly-anticipated animated movie Brave combines just the right mix of action and fashion doll "musts" - cool outfits and awesome hair! Mattel is no stranger to adapting Pixar favorites as toys, having produced some great dolls in the past for Toy Story. Here's a sneak peek at their Brave offerings, from this year's Toy Fair.

Their Brave series is anchored by two "core" Merida dolls, one in her regal gown and crown, and other in more of a fighting mode with her bow:

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When (Hawks and) Doves Cry: DCUC Hawk & Dove Action Figure Reviews

Posted 2/2/12 11:00 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


We almost, ALMOST wrote the entire chorus to Prince's "When Doves Cry" at the beginning of this review. For what reason? One: we love that f'n song! Two: The Hawk and Dove figures from Mattel's DC Universe Classics are totally 80s! Sure, Brightest Day helped put these two back in the spotlight, but nostalgia brings this duo to the dance! Join us as we continue our look at DC Universe Classics Wave 20-- the last of the line-- with our dual review for Hawk & Dove!

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Serving Up Knuckle Sandwiches: MOTUC Fisto Action Figure Review

Posted 1/27/12 12:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Fisto: the Heroic Warrior who holds not only the title for Best Facial Hair, but also takes the prize for Filthiest Sounding Name. Congrats, big guy! As such, it's about time Fisto has finally been immortalized in Mattel's Masters of the Universe Classics line and is truly a sight to behold. He's a figure that instantly intimidates our other toys and with a hand like that, you just know he'd punch some faces off! Read on for the bio and full review of the Bearded Wonder: Fisto.

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The Beginning of the End: DCUC Wave 20 Reverse Flash Review

Posted 1/25/12 3:30 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


"I'm gonna go back in time and kill your mom!"

While from our mouths, this sentence would simply be an empty threat rattled off to an opponent after a defeat in Battlefield 3-- when said by Eobard Thawne, it's just a fact. The Reverse Flash (a.k.a. Professor Zoom, a.k.a. Zoom) is a time-traveling, speed force-warping, momma-killin' expert and is one of the seven figures in Mattel's final wave of DC Universe Classics. That's right, Wave 20 sees the line end at retail and be reborn (with mixed feelings by the collecting community) as DC All-Stars. This is due in large part to DC Comics wanting the New 52 looks of their main characters to start making their way onto shelves, and what better way to kick off a fond farewell to our beloved DCUC than by the in-continuity cause of the New 52, so read on for a full review of the Reverse Flash!

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Picture Perfect: MOTUC Fearless Photog Action Figure Review

Posted 1/23/12 11:36 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


This Fearless Photog figure, from the 30th Anniversary sub-line of Mattel's Masters of the Universe Classics, brings to life everyone's fear of waking up with a giant camera for a head! Okay, maybe that's true for a few less than "everyone", but it's creepy nonetheless! Photog has been literally decades in the making as he was the original design chosen to win the Create-A-Character contest held during the vintage heyday of Masters of the Universe. Read on as we review Fearless Photog, the Heroic Master of Cameras!

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Yellow Like the Night: Stealth Jet Batmobile Review

Posted 1/5/12 1:28 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Being a billionaire vigilante definitely has its perks. Not only can you embezzle funds from your own company to create weapons for your nighttime activities, but you can have different cars for any occasion. Case in point: the Stealth Jet Batmobile from Mattel's line of Stealth Strike Batman figures based on designs from the Brave and the Bold line. Today we're checking out Bruce's latest indulgence in this review. Read on to see just how well translucent yellow works as camouflage!

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A Psychedelic Stallion: MOTUC Swiftwind Review

Posted 1/4/12 4:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


"Behold the Unisus!" No, that's not right. "The Pegacorn cometh!" Nope. Once again, that doesn't sound very majestic. While we're not sure what to call Swiftwind, the latest release of She-Ra's steed in Mattel's Masters of the Universe Classics line is definitely a great looking horse...with wings... and a horn. Join us as we take a closer look at Spirit to see if he's worthy of being a Thoroughbred-- or if he's destined for the glue factory!

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Masters of the Universe Celebrates 30 Years in a New Style!

Posted 12/23/11 10:00 am EST by in Mattel, News, Toys


If you're reading this, then your eyes failed to melt out of your skull upon seeing that image of Skeletor and He-Man throwing down in mounted combat! Hopefully your luck will hold out as we present a ton of images from Mattel's 30th Anniversary celebration of Masters of the Universe. They commissioned comic and videogame artist Alvin Lee for some Eternia-related artwork to use throughout 2012 on packaging and other items in ways that haven't been announced yet. Read on for more photos, plus info straight from the Matty Collector website as our unofficial Mattel Toy Week rolls on!

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