Lego Minifigures Series 9

It has been pretty cold, snowy, and icy around here this winter. It has been very frustrating to know that the new Series 9 Lego Minifigures were in town, yet at a store pretty far when considering driving through an ice storm. It seemed like every day there was a new excuse that kept me inside. Finally we got a break from the 10's and non melting street snow, and I was able to hit the store!

Luckily my market had like 12 boxes of these, so there was no short supply. I also had a lone aisle to dig through, play bump codes, and smoosh. For a first run I did pretty well, 13 out of 16, with four repeats (repeats being the good ones too).

I will say this is a very strong series from the last couple. Many epic characters to play with.

G.I. Joe Micro Force Series 1 - Cobra Commanders

Oh boy, this is a problem...

Last week Micro Force were buy 2 packs get 1 pack free, with another 10 percent off.  Not a bad deal, so I went overboard. But, as you can see I am dealing with significant repeats.

A few new good ones found like Lady Jaye, Lt. Stone (who looks like Falcon to me), and Grunt.

Two Steel Brigades, which makes me ask if I want to bother with troop building, or just give away/sell lots on Ebay.

Finally a generic Cobra Trooper (for some reason called Spin 'N Smash). I would have liked to see a lot more Cobra Troopers. Almost makes me wish these were three packs, with a common Cobra or Joe trooper in every pack. The Gold Ninja Assassin, is not as shiny gold as he is on the collection sheet.

The Red Ninja S1-15 is striking! There is another Red Ninja out there with swords down, and another with antlers called Arashikage Samurai.

So yeah... I hope I can resist. I really really want Timber the Wolf or a Viper, but its just not happening :(

Hello Kitty Loves Toys McDonalds Happy Meal 2013

I can't get away with buying all six Transformers toys, without getting my daughter the six Hello Kitty Loves line (at least that is how I will tell the story). I picked up the winter collection last year, and this year's is not bad either. They have a good size to function ratio. Also, if you Hate Hello Kitty (which means you are a sick person) wait until the end for the Killer Kitty Laser Battle finale!

McDonalds Happy Meal Transformers Prime Robots

Transformers Prime in robot form this time, as last year Happy Meal focused on the Vehicle form. They look pretty good as a set of 6, each one is in pretty good size and detail. The usual action features of projectile launches and swinging punches are included. No disc launching this time! Bulkhead has amazing green plastic to him. Good set overall.

Castle Grayskullman - Masters of the Universe Classics

Castle Grayskullman just might be one for the books. Its about time the spirit  of Castle Grayskull got up and done something. This guy is so heavy, He-Man himself couldn't lift him... for very long.

I had to acquire mine through Ebay, as I was too late on opening day. We all have our Matty Collector horror stories; five minutes into sale, I got him into the shopping cart, went to pay, it sold out! I'm just glad they let some other dude out there buy ten of them so that they could hike the price up on me. 

Still the Ebay prices were not too crazy yet, I have seen worse, but SOO worth it. I can already think of a half dozen antics I could put this guy through. 

Some highlights are his Hulk Hogan styled hair.

And his Stonewall Skinned Boots are classic! Which sold me on the concept.

I totally recommend this guy if your are looking for the fixtures of all the 80's brands.

GI Joe Micro Force - Joe Colton

I picked up a few more Micro Force packs, as I have only seen a few around town, and didn't want to have to wait in case they sold out quickly. Joe Colton here, I believe, used to date Malibu Stacey?

Beachhead vs. Beast Ninja Commander

Ghost Ninja Henchman

GI Joe Micro Force Series 1 Blind Bags

G.I. Joe Micro force is the next stage in a million scale sizes for this historic line. If you are burned out on 12", 8", 3 3/4", and 2", now is your chance to start a new with 1".   In hand these guys are really nice, and with 40 to hunt for, its going to be a challenge. I hope to get at least half of the characters available before I call it good. The display stands, make for a polished mini toy. Keep your eye out for another crazy army builder toy.