Plastic Connoisseur

M.A.S.K. Blind Bag Variants Available Now

The newest addition to the Energon Universe, M.AS.K., was released today, and in celebration Skybound, alongside the regular releases and variants, they are releasing blind bag variants. There are three different comics you could possibly get in the bags, only one of which is actually M.A.S.K.#1. Normally, I wouldn’t buy a blind bag but I…

The Decepticons are Stuntin On Them! G2 Menasor Preorder Now Live

I almost completely missed the G2 era of Transformers. The only portion I remember is the rerelease of the original series with the animatronic Optimus and the little kid. I never saw any of the toys on the shelves, but I also was more into TMNT around that time. If I had looked, I would…

Coming Soon To Walmart Collector-Con! Marvel Legends Retro Card Kraven the Hunter

Every year leading up to Comic-Con, Walmart has their own collector-centric event called Collector-con. It appears as a section on their site that sells items that appeal to fans of different properties and fandoms. Marvel Legends usually has a couple of items listed and one has just been revealed. Here are the images of the…

Squadron Supreme! Hasbro Reveals Hyperion/Doctor Spectrum Two-pack

Time to start a new team! Today Hasbro has revealed their new two-pack with Hyperion and Doctor Spectrum. Hyperion previously had a figure released years back in the Hulkbuster wave(?) I think. The figure was pretty bulky and has a cape that is a bit too long. This new mold is a bit more streamlined…

New TMNT Minimates Turtle Blimp Deluxe Box Set Up For Preorder

A Diamond Select Toys release! The heroes in a half-shell are back, for an all-new box set of 2-inch Minimates! This time, the set captures five classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon characters – Donatello, April, Shredder, Bebop and a Foot Soldier – in a slipcover box set, depicting the iconic Turtle Blimp from…

Six-Armed Spider-man Officially Revealed At Lucca In Italy

Hasbro is in Italy this week at the Lucca Comics and Games Show in Italy. They are once again revealing more of next years offerings and have been kind enough to share images of more Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series figures. Check the images out below. The Puma and Spider-man were unofficially revealed…

“Lost” Minimates Wave Makes Its Way To Walgreens

Originally slated to be a Toys “R” Us exclusive, series 26 almost fell through the cracks. Luckily, Walgreens has stepped into the gap and will the exclusive retailer for this assortment. This series features some great figures that will be a welcome addition to any collection. Check out the images below courtesy of Diamond Select…

Hasbro Reveals 90’s Era Beast And More In London

Hasbro is continuing to make the rounds at conventions overseas, and they have brought some awesome reveals with them! Some i have been looking to add to my collection for some time(Beast yay!), and others i didn’t realize i needed. Check out these images Hasbro has been kind enough to share of these upcoming figures…

Comic Connoisseur: IMAGE COMICS TEAMS WITH HERO INITIATIVE NON-PROFIT FOR LINE OF VARIANTS TO SUPPORT COMIC BOOK CREATORS IN MEDICAL & FINANCIAL NEED

Image Comics is revealing the first 13 of 16 variant covers to support the Hero Initiative. Hero Initiative helps fund comic book creators in medical and financial need. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by these Hero Initiative variant covers will go toward supporting the non-profit. Series featuring Hero Initiative variant covers will highlight the…

Puma And Transformers Team Up For A Sneaker Release

I’m not much of a sneaker head. I typically wear a pair a shoes until i have worn a hole in the sole before i even think about getting a new pair. However, these new sneakers coming soon from Puma and the Transformers brand are making me consider an early sneaker purchase. The upcoming sneakers,…

New Classic Loki And More Revealed During ComicCon Paris

Hasbro is in Paris for the Comic Con there and they are revealing more figures from next years waves of figures in the Marvel Legends Series and Star Wars Black Series. Hasbro has been kind enough to send over images of the upcoming figures. Check them out below. These all look good, but they aren’t…

Fullmetal Alchemist Pops Coming This December

Fullmetal Alchemist is one of my all time favorite anime. The story is great, the characters compelling and it just hits that sweet spot of awesome fights. As usual, Funko is bringing us an awesome set of Pops for you to add to your collection. The Elric Brothers, Col. Mustang, Winry and Armstrong make up…

Coming Soon From Hasbro, BotBots!

Today has revealed their new upcoming line of miniature transforming figures called BotBots. Botbots are in the Transformers line of products and will blind bagged. Check out the official synopsis of the series below. Not long ago and somewhere close by, a glowing mist filled with TRANSFORMERS energy called ENERGON came down from the sky…

Marvel Legends Archangel Ver. 2 Images and Impressions

As a general rule, i only buy one of a figure. I don’t really care about keeping figures in packaging because these things are meant to enjoyed, so i don’t need a double to resell later. Sometimes though, improvements are made to a figure i have that make a new purchase seem like a legit…

Diamond Select Toys Brings Maximum Carnage To Stores This Week

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of their Marvel Minimates line, Diamond Select Toys is dedicating the 76th assortment to the classic Spider-man story Maximum Carnage! There will be four specialty exclusive packs featuring Spider-man with Black Cat, Venom with Doppelganger, Carnage with Demogoblin and Cloak with Dagger. This series also features a BAF. If you…

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