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Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders: 'Wild In The Streets' Episode 2!

Posted 4/29/11 1:46 pm EST by in Toys, TV


Did you watch the latest episode of Fantasy Factory yet? Nothing makes a better companion for the smoking-hot MTV show than a web series featuring Rob Dyrdek's creations the Wild Grinders! This second webisode features the world premiere of the COMPLETE Chanel Wild Grinders short “So you really want to be a Wild Grinder?” -- as well as an interview with the rappin’ receptionist Chanel herself on the experience of becoming an actual Wild Grinder!

                 Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders: Wild in the Streets: The Webseries: Episode 2

Stay tuned to future "Wild In The Streets" webisodes to learn more about the Wild Grinders toys, the animated series, and much much more! And don’t forget to check out these sweet interviews with Rob & Tracy, the artist behind the Wild Grinders, did with MTV Geek about the entire Wild Grinders toy line!

                                                         The Origin Of Wild Grinders

                                                           Tracy Tubera Talks Toys

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Hasbro G.I. JOE POC Snake Eyes: Silence is Golden

Posted 4/29/11 11:44 am EST by in Hasbro, Reviews, Toys


Well, Hasbro has finally done it! They have unintentionally caused a future loss of profits with their G.I. JOE line-- thanks to making the last Snake Eyes figure you’ll ever need! Why would they do this? What kind of genius decided to give the fans exactly what they wanted?! We don’t know; but while the accountants at Hasbro are kicking the s**t out of him, we’re gonna be singing that poor s.o.b.’s praises. Welcome to our action figure review of Hasbro’s G.I. JOE Pursuit of COBRA (POC) Snake Eyes! This is the third version of our favorite silent assassin to hit the line’s short span, and looking upon it has caused many a toy fan to weep with pure, unadulterated joy.

Here’s the short bio that was posted on the back of the blister card. It survived about twenty seconds before we tore into SE’s package like a rabid mongoose… and by that, yes, we mean “with our teeth”.

Snake Eyes is the G.I. JOE team’s ninja commando and martial arts master. As the team fights COBRA forces in the desert, Snake Eyes slips behind enemy lines to blow up COBRA fortifications. He is armed with a pistol, submachine gun, and swords to battle anyone who tries to stop him from reaching his target.

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Clutter Magazine Presents: The First Annual Designer Toy Awards!

Posted 4/28/11 10:30 am EST by in Announcements, Press Release, Toys


The toy industry has many facets, and we here at MTV Geek! do our best to report coverage on the things that relate to our fans like action figures, statues, and designer vinyl art toys. The art toy scene has grown into a huge presence online and in specialty shops, and now our friends at Clutter Magazine are recognizing those artists (who usually create toy masterpieces simply for the love of the medium) through the first annual Designer Toy Awards! We are extremely excited to cast our votes and find out the final outcome later this summer. Here’s all the info, straight from the source:

Clutter Magazine is very excited to announce the first annual International Designer Toy Awards (DTA) - Hosted in San Diego, California at the SDCC 2011.

The Designer Toy Awards celebrates the creativity, innovation and artistic excellence in the Art Toy market, which after more than a decade has not only become a prominent and legitimate form of artistic and commercial expression, it is one of the leaders in global trendsetting. This award ceremony will celebrate the best of the industry’s artists, designers, customizers and manufacturers, as well as honoring those involved in championing Art Toys throughout the world.

KEY DATES

Website Launch/Nominations open: Thursday, 21st April 2011 www.designertoyawards.com

Nominations Close: Monday 20th June 2011

Voting Opens: Monday 27th June 2011

Awards Ceremony: Thursday 21st July 2011

NOMINATIONS

The site for the DTA’s will launch on Thursday 21st of April, with nominations beginning at the same time. To nominate in the DTA’s you must register on the site. Nominations are open to everyone.

Nominations will only be accepted for toys/ events that were released between March 2009 and February 2011.

DTA BOARD

The DTA Board is made up of industry professionals. The full list will be announced and published on www.designertoyawards.com

The awards will have two components. First, a carefully selected board of professional artists, producers and impresarios will choose a group of nominations from the many designs released over the past year. And secondly, there are an entire group of awards chosen by YOU! Yes that’s right, The DTA PUBLIC awards feature special categories that are open to the general public for popular voting. Stay tuned for more details!

Stay tuned to MTV Geek! for all your toy coverage… and all the award ceremonies dedicated to them!

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MTV Geek EXCLUSIVE Images: Transformers Kre-O Optimus Prime, Bumblee, and Ratchet

Posted 4/27/11 4:31 pm EST by in First Look, Hasbro, Toys


Today, we here at MTV Geek! are bringing you some exclusive Transformers toy images unlike any we’ve had before! Below is a sneak peek at Hasbro’s upcoming Basic Optimus Prime, Basic Bumblebee, and Ratchet Kre-O sets. Kre-O is Hasbro’s foray into the building toy market and will surely score them some of Lego’s sweet, brick-laden cash and what better way to do that than with the Transformers? They seem to be a natural fit thanks to their transforming qualities, and the finished products in both robot and vehicle modes look pretty damn good if we say so ourselves… and we do!

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Kotobukiya Marvel X Bishoujo Collection: Ms. Marvel

Posted 4/26/11 6:00 pm EST by in Kotobukiya, Reviews, Toys


Over the past few years, Kotobukiya has worked their way through the ranks of collectibles manufacturers to become one of the premiere go-to companies for geek-related statues. One of their most popular lines is the female-centric Bishoujo line. The most prominent women of the Marvel and DC Comics universes have been represented with more on the way all the time! Today, we’re reviewing Kotobukiya’s latest Bishoujo statue-- Ms. Marvel.

This beautiful piece was based off a design by illustrator Shunya Yamashita, who has designed the other statues in the Bishoujo line, and really shows off the line’s overall quality. Read More...

Hands-on with Hasbro's My3D Viewer for iPhone

Posted 4/26/11 3:00 pm EST by in Tech, Toys


3D content is all the rage these days. 3D TVs are all over store shelves and recent products like the Nintendo 3DS don’t even require users to wear glasses. Now, thanks to Hasbro’s My3D viewer, iPhone and iPod Touch users can experience 3D content by downloading apps designed specifically for use with Hasbro’s new, inexpensive device.

The resemblance My3D bears to the ViewMasters of yester-year is undeniable. I mean, in all actuality it’s pretty much the same idea but, instead of throwing slides in the front you pop in your iPod or iPhone and run an app. Another difference is the ability to play motion sensitive games and view 360-degree virtual worlds. Read More...

Stormtroopers And Superheroes: Gentle Giant's Latest Solicitations

Posted 4/25/11 4:30 pm EST by in Gentle Giant, Press Release, Toys


The hits just keep on coming with Gentle Giant Ltd.’s Star Wars and Marvel merchandise. This month, we mean that literally thanks to the info on their upcoming (not so) mini-bust of the Incredible Hulk! These fine collectibles are available for order, through your favorite comic shop, this month but won’t find their way onto your shelves until the Fall. Still, that female Stormtrooper statue is worth the wait!

Also, this month sees the continuation of G.G.'s tribute to the classic Kenner Star Wars line with the release of the Death Squad Commander in full 12 inch size. We love these toys, especially so thanks to the sweet blister card they arrive on.

Here’s all the info straight from our friends at Gentle Giant:

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Nendoroid Generation Coming To PSP From Namco Bandai!

Posted 4/22/11 6:57 pm EST by in Animation, Anime, Toys


Namco Bandai and Good Smile Company have joined forces to bring the popular Nendoroid toys to the PSP in Japan. There’s no specific release date or pricing available just yet, however, in a recent interview with Famitsu, Good Smile Company CEO Takanori Aki said they plan to include one to three characters from more than 10 different titles!

Nendoroid Generation is the name of the new game that will see the Nendoroids attending none other than Nendo High School. The game will be a single-player RPG in which players assemble a party of characters to do battle. Though details on the actual battle system are still scarce, we do know players can utilize chain combos and group attacks based on which characters are being used. Another interesting tidbit uncovered was a “Dance Mode” supposedly designed with fans of the original toy line in mind. They have also included the ability to interact with Nendoroids, with players able to do things like “pet” them.

Famitsu got a list of some of the characters that will be appearing in Nendoroid Generation which you can see below. Obviously it’s not a list of every character, but it’s a nice look at what’s in store. Read More...

Forget The League, There's A Box of Extraordinary Gentlemen!

Posted 4/22/11 10:30 am EST by in Toys


Forget the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen; Archie McPhee has a whole Box of Extraordinary Gentlemen -- and Ladies! Inside you’ll find historical action figures like Moses (with his 10 commandments!) and Alexander the Great along with Oscar Wilde and Anne Bonny! Imagine the adventures these people could have -- I wonder who among them would get in the most trouble together!

Unfortunately, all the figures just come thrown in a box and are not individually packaged. However the price makes up for it a little bit. Archie McPhee says there are over $90 worth of action figures included in the box and the asking price is under $30. Not a bad deal really -- if you feel like pretending Beethoven and Blackbeard are hanging out together.

In my opinion there should definitely be some roster additions to this line up. First of all if we’re going to get religious with this set and throw Moses in there why not show some love for Jesus? And why stop there? Archie McPhee has a Benjamin Franklin figure, complete with kite, I feel would fit nicely as well. Read More...

Video Interview: Welcome to Tara McPherson's Cotton Candy Machine

Posted 4/21/11 4:00 pm EST by in Interviews, Toys


New York-based artist Tara McPherson has brought her art to seemingly every conceivable medium at this point—her illustrations have been featured in publications as diverse as Elle and Metal Hammer, she worked on Futurama while in college, she’s conceived of two volumes showcasing her art through Dark Horse, and her work even popped up in one of the vignettes of the Fables anthology, 1001 Nights of Snowfall.

Now, McPherson is putting her work on display in a new venue, with the opening of her boutique, The Cotton Candy Shop in Williamsburg in New York, with the stated goal of being “an art boutique that focuses on affordable art for people.” The brick and mortar store also has an online shop for curious buyers, featuring a variety of prints, posters, pillows, books, and stationary adorned with the artist’s illustrations. There’s also a new t-shirt line sharing the shop’s name which likewise features McPherson’s distinctive work.

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Shocker Toys: Independent Opportunities!

Posted 4/20/11 12:08 pm EST by in Shocker Toys, Toy Fair, Toys


Shocker Toys: Champion of the Indie Action Figure or Devil in Disguise? It seems that the fan community is split on the subject and any discussion (or review as we’ve found out) becomes a spirited debate on everything from the badassery of The Maxx to missed release dates. We at MTV Geek! do our best to just look at the product, and so far we’re happy with the figures and the diverse lineup Shocker provides. Even though we normally let the toys speak for themselves, at this year’s American International Toy Fair, MTV Geek! had a chance to talk with Shocker Toys’ Senior Partner Geoff Beckett about what offerings Shocker will be delivering in the coming months:

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Rage of the Red Lanterns: GLC series 2 Skallox and Nite-Lik Review

Posted 4/19/11 11:00 am EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Welcome to the first of our reviews for Mattel’s Green Lantern Classics Series 2 action figures! Today we’re taking a look at a pretty sweet deal in the form of getting two blood-puking, rage-filled, s.o.b.s in one convenient package – Skallox and Nite-Lik of the Red Lantern Corps! While Skallox is a new addition to the DC Comics’ universe, appearing in only a handful of Green Lantern books; Nite-Lik is an all new creation, made specifically for this line (and named after Mattel's Scott Neitlich) by the Four Horsemen and is set to appear in the comics soon. Let’s start this review off with the bio for these two belligerent Corpsmen from the back of their package:

The Blackest Night introduced the world to the rage-fueled Red Lanterns. Skallox, a hulking presence with a skeletal visage, was often on the front lines of battle. An enigmatic monster and macabre collector, Nite-Lik is adorned in the bones of his vanquished foes. In a Corps awash in burning blood, Skallox and Nite-Lik still stand out for their horrific appearance and murderous ways.

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Toys are Fun?! Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders

Posted 4/18/11 12:33 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Sometimes we forget just how much fun toys are meant to be. While collecting action figures has become a race to acquire the most detailed, hulking, plastic monstrosity -- sometimes it’s easy to dismiss the impact that toys and playtime have for kids. Kids?! You know what we’re talking about -- those squatty, loud, less-prone-to-worry-about-bills versions of “adults”. Today’s review is for a toyline that can be fun for the work desk, but even more so down on the ground in the grubby little paws of a Kool-Aid infused terror, fresh from a day stuck in the prison of grade school.

In honor of the new season of Fantasy Factory, and the release of the first web-isode of Wild Grinders, we snagged a couple of toys and took ‘em outside! Stick around while we take a look at two of the basic figures from Rob Dyrdek’s Wild Grinders by Mattel!

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Masters of the Universe Classics Sy-Klone Review

Posted 4/15/11 12:00 pm EST by in Mattel, Reviews, Toys


Welcome back to another review from Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Classics line of action figures! Today we’re looking at the latest offering to hit the Matty Collector website in the form of the brightly-hued Sy-Klone! The “Heroic Fist-Flinging Tornado” was one of those vintage Masters figures that, while not necessarily our most beloved character, was always a part of our epic battles that took place in the bloody battlegrounds that our imaginations turned out backyards into. Does the Classics version of Sy-Klone hold up to our rose-colored memories? Let’s take a look, starting with his bio:

Protector of the Legacy Stones and the Last Defender of Anwat Gar, Sy-Klone joined the Masters of the Universe after the Stones were destroyed and his mission completed. He wears the last remaining TECH vest armor created by his Gar ancestors to terrorize Eternia after the Great Wars. Its built-in wind rockets allow the user to create powerful vortexes of spinning energy as a defensive weapon or to fly through the air. Sy-Klone has upgraded his armor to also include cosmic radar which lets him sense the physical presence of evil long before others. Sy-Klone’s wind powers and radar chest make him combat ready.

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Democracy in Action: 2011 Transformers HOF Fan's Choice

Posted 4/14/11 6:51 pm EST by in Hasbro, News, Toys


Voting is one of democracy’s greatest facets, and what better way to exercise your right than by casting your ballot for a giant transforming robot?! Hasbro has started the voting for the 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame. Like 2010, both human and characters will be inducted at this year’s BotCon!

There are 4 slots open, and three are already taken by classic Transformers Ironhide, Ratchet, and Soundwave (our personal favorite since the G1 days). The fourth slot is still up for grabs, and you can have your say in the matter. Simply go to http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/2011-TRANSFORMERS-HALL-OF-FAME-VOTE.cfm and pick your favorite from the list made up of previously-picked fan choices!

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