Castle Greyskull Classics

I forgot to mention last week, I committed a pre-order for Castle Greyskull. Yes, at $250.00 plus shipping its a little steep (ok, CRAZY STEEP).  I think it would make a great trophy piece, if not, have it stair at me as I sleep. When you compare it to other insane toys purchases like those specialty Light Sabers, Big Millennium Falcon, or combined purchase of every Lego Minifigures, its not so high. I'm sure in its limited supply, it will have at least a break even resell value, if I decided I was indeed insane.

SO, pre-orders end today, at like midnight or something, so if you want one, and want to also deliver the stress of me getting one too, go here, Castle Greyskull. If not, they won't make it, and I am saved forking out $250.00 plus.

Bears Cutler knocked down with Concussion by Texans

Really, I am a Bears fan, honestly! I even think Cutler is a pretty okay quarterback at times. I guess I make fun as a way to stress relieve. Hoping he can bounce back after this, and get us to the Superbowl this year! Bear Down!

Power Rangers Mystic Force Solar Streak Megazord

My family has a genetic disorder in train loving, so when I got a chance to get a Mystic Force Solar Streak Megazord, I took it. It is from the 2006 line of Mystic Force Power Rangers. I am kind of dumbfounded I didn't not purchase it back then, only to say I got married that year, so maybe I had my mind on other things.

I found it at my favorite toy reseller in almost perfect loose condition. It is missing its front boiler star shield, so I will have to start hunting for that (Oops, in this front view picture the cow grill is up, and the Megazord is flashing you). 

The steam engine is the most complex part of the Zord featuring some light transformation, wheel moving, front red light, and terrific sound effects. A long steam engine drive sound effect is great play, as well as some transforming sounds too. The engine almost feels diecast, heavy from the batteries and wheels. You can see the new Mega Bloks Samurai Rangers scale pretty good to it. 

The back/main body of the Zord forms the coal hopper, and has some nice transformation to it. The rest of the train are the arms and legs, and for fitting into one shot I will leave it at this. The train gets pretty long, three or four feet long! Totally a toy I would have killed for at age three.

Oops, he is flashing again, sorry!  Such a fun time Megazord.

This is a really great Steam Engine, Steam-Punk like, robot warrior!

Young Justice Skateboards McDonalds Happy Meal Toys

This month is left with simply cool colorful skateboards. The artworks is clean, the boards have different plastic colors, and they roll too. Of course, I had to do my own take with last years Young Justice toys trying out the new boards.

Optimus Prime and Batman clustering

I recently tried to refresh my Batman shelf, by removing some Batmen, and adding some random villains. I am not too satisfied yet, as it does not look balanced right. It's unfortunate that many of the older Batman figures stand so poorly. They domino each other too easily.

Then there is the Optimus Prime shelf above. What's up with that?

HotWheels the Hot Ones Zombot

I think about last year this time I picked up the Zombot on the right, while yesterday I picked up the Zombot on the left. I really like this robot car, one of the best Hot Wheels designs ever. I should look into getting other colors.

Star Wars Angry Birds Blind Bags Series 1

More blind bag madness coming via Angry Birds Star Wars. I didn't realize they went all out until I ran into that end cap at Toys R Us today. Sets come small through large, with blind bags a plenty. If my smaller set 'Fight on Tatooine' is any fun, it will be really tempting to get that Death Star.

I know I have heard some people grumble about the game just not being the same outside the phone, but I disagree. It gives everybody a chance to play at the table, instead of everyone in opposite corners on their phones. It can be a little tedious in resetting, but its simple enough not to cause too much pain. I am looking forward to seeing how this series plays out. Will try and vid review Tatooine tomorrow or soon.