G.I. Joe a Real American or "International" Hero, Series 2 Season 1

Finally after 23 years I can find out what the deal is with this second series of GI Joe. I have only heard that it wasn't as good, and seen short clips, so I didn't have much to go with. (Oh, found at Walmart today for $20.00)

Yes, this is the show where the Baroness wears a cow skull and transforms GI Joe Movie snake ridden Cobra Commander back into a man-snake-man New Cobra Commander. I watched the initial five part series, Operation Dragonfire, and was impressed. I thought the animation was more fluid, yet not as detailed as the previous series (which is better than what I have heard). Some voice actors and music were maintained, which really surprised me. The story moved just like the other series; high intensity ADHD. There were plenty more new vehicles, getting wackier then ever. I wouldn't mind searching for a GI Joe Mudfighter, or whatever the heck Gold headed Destro was driving. The characters did feel a little soft, and the absence of Duke, Flint and Hawk so far is kind of annoying. I hope they show up in the regular episodes. I do like how some of the old characters are re-dressed, as you can't wear the same thing every day. New characters are also introduced of course, which is good for new content. As for humor, the show had a few good silly moments, and I hope that continues too.

In the end, I am really glad that there is this series, than not, as the other show pretty much went as far as it should have gone.

Trouble at the Batcave

Its always "interesting" what happens to the toys when the Niece and Nephews come over and visit. Things must have got really crazy when Batman had to Bat-a-rang his own Semi truck up onto the second floor railing.

Smurfette was able to tie up Gorilla Grodd on the crain before her untimely demise.

Finally, when a Power Ranger falls, it is tradition to place their sword on their back as they lay with their arms and legs in the air.

Star Wars Spacetrooper Saga Legends 31

The Storm Trooper Space Trooper. I like, not too overdone, yet Spacey. Good articulation, except maybe in the hips, very 1990's hips. Awesome space back pack accessory. No clone face under helmet, just a ball. Neat magnetic square boots.

So, now with the Space Shuttle out, how many Space Troopers does it take to work the International Space Station?

Lightsaber Madness

I usually don't share other creator's videos (except ThatBoyWhite who has kidnapped my cat), I just thought this was cleaver fun by by itsmejennae Channel. Makes me want to get off my butt and get my new editing software, that I keep putting off.

Hot Wheels Video Racer Micro Camera Car Test Run on the 12' Door Jump Track

So far I am really wowed by this toy. Now I did get a great deal on it, so I don't have to worry about as much return per cost as normal. I think the suggested retail is about $65, so getting it for $32.50 is a steal. I believe, with better lighting, I could get an even clearer picture. I would recommend watching it in 1/4 speed, but it looks like You Tube only lets you do that in private mode? Errr. Well I am getting a new editor soon, and when I do, I will work on this car again.

V.A.M.P. MK-II Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle the Complete SUV for GI Joe

There was a lengthy few minutes of joy on Christmas Eve this past year, when I was showered with a ton of GI Joe Toys. I don't think I have received so many Joe toys at once since 1987 when I got the Mobile Command Center and a Tomahawk helicopter. But enough about my good fortunes, lets take a look at the new VAMP!

I believe this is the second run of this vehicle this year, with the first one being in desert tan for the Pursuit of Cobra line. I am more accustomed to VAMPS being jungle green, so I am all a go with this one. For the first time in quite a while the, designers created a vehicle with plenty of passenger seats. Too often Joe vehicles have one maybe two seats, and the rest of the team have to hold on for dear life on questionable peg location. Once Shipwreck calls Shotgun, you're left with the small little ledge behind the explosive firing missile. Another Up-grade with the new VAMP is the retracting capture claw. Now when Duke gets carried away in battle, you can pull him right back in!

The overall construction is pretty solid, I bet I could roll it down the stairs and a few Joe's would still survive. The wheels are on plastic flap "shocks," that make this more quality then the run of the mill army men vehicles. It comes with two main weapons, a spinning gatling gun (shown) and a firing rocket launcher (not shown). Also like the original VAMPS, shovels, A hammer, and two gas canisters. My military science consultant brother-in-law says there is missing rings for airdrops or something...

The Design flaw on this vehicle is the back gun turret. It's so poorly designed, I didn't even bother showing it. It doesn't snap onto the back turntable well, it doesn't even fit right with the ammo-reload thingy piece, and it doesn't hold up the weight of the gun. It's a rare fail for Hasbro, as 99% of the time their vehicles are solid. I am not too concerned though, as the left alone turntable is really spiffy for placing a figure on, and having them spin on a dime.

What really just surprised me is how much bigger it is from the original VAMP (Shown is a 25th anniversary VAMP). The MK-II dwarfs the original in height, length, width, seats, etc. The New VAMP makes the old VAMP look like a Power Wheel or something, Heck old Clutch can even see through the roll bar.

The new VAMP comes with a stock Steel Brigade Delta figure which looks cool but is So-so in the GI Joe world. Please give me a character with a back story, so he can fit into the team better.
He does sport two knives with belts, and a must be really uncomfortable double helmet (Really-there is another helmet under the one shown). I am afraid, this guy is just going to get randomly killed first. In driving my old VAMP out of the garage, Anniversary, this one could have been Triple Clutch).

Overall its a healthy vehicle in which I give five out of six My Little Ponies. I will give it a sixth My Little Pony if I can find a trailer to pull the sixth pony with it.

Hot Wheels 2012 Premiere; Troy Soldier 1/50

I thought I would show some better pictures of the Troy Soldier Hot Wheels car, that I talked about briefly in my last Vlog. Or, if you didn't brave 14 minutes of blabbing, its new to you!

I like cars, I like Trojan soldiers, I like both.

However, now I am really confused. I thought the Spartan's wore the red cape, and the helmet with the brush on top? The Trojans had the same gear? Then what about the Roman Soldier? And then there is Marvin the Martian. It's been too long since my last Western Civilization class.