With the first wave of 2015 Marvel Legends figures finally making their way to store shelves, we’ll take a look at one of the Maidens of Might from the line, the Scarlet Witch (aka Wanda Maximoff). Without a doubt, this has to be the best Scarlet Witch figure made to date. But, what makes the… Continue reading Hasbro Marvel Legends Scarlet Witch Review (Odin Build-a-Figure Wave)
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Lego Marvel Superheroes Hulkbuster Smash Review
The new LEGO Marvel Superhero Age of Ultron sets have begun to hit retail shelves. The first set I was able to get my hands on? It was the last one on the shelf: The Hulk Buster Smash (76031). Initially, I had mixed feelings about the set. When the production pics were first released, I… Continue reading Lego Marvel Superheroes Hulkbuster Smash Review
Lego DC Superheroes Brainiac Attack (76040) review
Lego’s new winter 2015 DC Superheroes assortment is beginning to land on retail shelves across the country. Of all the new sets, your friendly neighborhood jman was most looking forward to getting a hold of set 76040, Brainiac Attack. And got a hold of it, I did. What makes this one the go-to set of… Continue reading Lego DC Superheroes Brainiac Attack (76040) review
Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Darth Malgus Review
Darth Malgus is back! As part of Hasbro’s Black Series 3.75 inch line (released in the fourth quarter of 2014), Darth Malgus is just a straight up re-issue of 2012’s Star Wars Vintage/Expanded Universe figure. Which is good for your friendly neighborhood jman, considering that I missed out on him that first time around and… Continue reading Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Darth Malgus Review
Lego Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013) Review
As the new 2015 Lego Superhero sets begin to hit store shelves, let’s take a look at one of the more popular sets of 2014, Lego Batman: the Joker Steam Roller (76013). This 486 piece set is made up of two vehicles (the Steam Roller and Batwing) and comes with 5 figures (Batman, Robin, Batgirl, a… Continue reading Lego Batman: The Joker Steam Roller (76013) Review
DC Collectibles DC Comics Designer Series Thrasher Suit Batman | Review
What could be DC Collectibles piece de resistance for 2014 has hit the shelves this week. DC Comics Designer Series, Greg Capullo inspired Thrasher Suit Batman. I know I keep saying that this figure is the best of the line, or that figure is, but this time? Your friendly neighborhood jman totally means it. Thrasher… Continue reading DC Collectibles DC Comics Designer Series Thrasher Suit Batman | Review
DC Collectibles DC Comics Designer Series Mr. Freeze Review
Over the last few weeks, DC Collectibles have been trickling out to comic shops their new line of Greg Capullo inspired DC Comics Designer figures. Hitting store pegs this week, alongside Catwoman, is Victor Fries, himself…Mr. Freeze. Whether you care for the changes to Freeze’s origins in DC Comic’s New 52 (which I can’t say… Continue reading DC Collectibles DC Comics Designer Series Mr. Freeze Review
DC Collectibles Li’l Gotham Harley Quinn Review
DC Collectibles line of figures based on Dustin Nguyen’s Li’l Gotham continues with this week’s release of everyone’s favorite Princess of Mischief, Harley Quinn. Word of warning…if you picked up the Batman figure from the Li’l Gotham line, you might be a li’l disappointed. Whereas Batman is a solid, stocky figure, Harley is decidedly not… Continue reading DC Collectibles Li’l Gotham Harley Quinn Review
DC Collectibles Justice League Dark Zatanna figure | Review
Ripped from the pages of Justice League Dark, DC Collectibles has conjured up DC Comic’s resident sorceresses, Zatanna! Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Murphy Anderson back in 1964, Zatanna Zatara’s (yup. That’s actually her last name) first appearance was in comic book form was in the pages of Hawkman #4. To this day,… Continue reading DC Collectibles Justice League Dark Zatanna figure | Review
Review: DC Collectibles Infinite Crisis Pajama Party Harley Quinn
DC Collectibles recently released a new line of figures, named Infinite Crisis. Included in the two figure initial assortment are Atomic Green Lantern and Pajama Party Harley Quinn. What makes these figures different from other DC Collectibles “standard” fare? Well, the Infinite Crisis figures are in a 7 inc scale and have “limited articulation”. “Limited… Continue reading Review: DC Collectibles Infinite Crisis Pajama Party Harley Quinn