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…

Coming Soon: Planet X PX-09S Senectus & PX-09A Acis

This morning, third party toy manufacturer Planet X revealed a couple of limited run figures based on their seeker mold that is itself based on the War for Cybertron game by High Moon studios. The first, Senectus, is their rendition of Sunstorm. This looks great. I like the detailing in the feet to make them look…

Preorder Now: Lady Deadpool Premium Format Figure

Up for preorder is the new premium format figure based on Lady Deadpool, Wanda Wilson. Lady Deadpool is an alternate reality version of the ‘Merc With A Mouth’ who was a member of the Deadpool Corps. This premium format figure had an alternate unmasked head if you wish to display Wanda without the iconic mask….

Coming Soon: Voltron Lego Set

As a child of the 80’s, I am all over the classics. Transformers. He-man. Thundercats. Voltron. In what I am sure is no coincidence, Lego has approved a fan submission of the legendary lions for production the day before the release of the third season of the Netflix reboot. There is no official release date…

Funko Specialty Series: Masked Predator Pop! vinyl and Triceratons Dorbz!

Every month Funko provides specialty retailers two exclusive items as a way of supporting these small businesses. This month getting the Funko Specialty treatment is a new Masked Predator Pop! Getting the Dorbz treatment is a new Triceraton Dorbz! They will both be available this November. Make sure to head to your favorite comic shop…

Coming Soon: Funko Justice League Mystery Minis, Dorbz, Pop!s, Plushies & Keychains

Funko cannot wait for the upcoming Justice League film,
releasing November 17, 2017. To go along with the Justice League Pop!s already announced, they have a few more additions to enhance your Justice League collection.

Coming Soon: Destiny 7″ Action Figures!

Coming soon from McFarlane Toys are their all new 7″ figures based on the video game Destiny. The line features each of the three guardian classes in some of the full armor sets unique to the classes along with exotic pieces of armor, weapons and shaders featured in the game. Four of the figures are…

Marvel Legends Man-thing Series Jessica Jones Review

After week’s of searching, I have finally purchased a figure from the Netflix wave. The wave first started showing up in Game stop stores randomly which made them frustrating to find. I found this Jessica at a Walgreens while looking for the new Ares figure. Was it worth driving all over Austin and surrounding areas…

Coming Soon: Transformers Power of the Primes

First there was Combiner Wars. Then, we got Titans Return which I absolutely love. Now, to complete the trilogy we are getting: Power of the Primes features a new gimmick of all figures including a small Powermaster-like “Prime Master” figure that can interact with their larger partners in a variety of ways. Deluxe and Voyager-class toys can…

In Stores Now: Batman Classic TV Series Shakespeare Bust Vinyl Bank

Quick, to the Bat-poles! Okay, so you haven’t installed those Bat-poles yet, but if you keep your spare change in this vinyl bank, you’ll save up for them in no time! Based on the bust of Shakespeare that unlocked the moving bookcase in the Batman Classic TV Series, this 20-inch tall vinyl bank features a…

Comics You Should Check Out

This week we get the death of a major character in Secret Empire, the first issue of the new Betty Paige comic and some interesting bots in Transformers: Lost Light. Let’s take a look at some of this week’s best releases. Secret Empire #7 by Nick Spencer / Art by Andrea Sorrentino This was supposed to be…

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