Aug 01 2010
Formula D review
 

Formula D is the reprint of the classic racing game Formula De.  Never having played Formula De before, I can’t compare the games, but I have come to enjoy Formula D itself.  Certainly one of the most fun racing games I’ve had a chance to play, with an interesting racing mechanic using dice for movement. Appearance: Formula D comes in a very large box that contains the racing tracks, the cars, the player’s individual racing car information and the driver information.  The design of the tracks and the drivers are in a slightly cartoonish style, one that displays the information about the cars and the tracks quiet well.   It’s easy to read and it’s easy to follow, with the game board having useful little pieces of information like the number of spaces to the next turn and the highest and lowest number of space in each turn.  Overall, I’d say the design of Formula D is great

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Aug 01 2010
Picture of the Week ~ Lisa Irinyi aka Alex’s Doll
 

I will write very little in this post as I want to not only feature Lisa’s photograph but also her own responses to the questions I asked her earlier.

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Picture of the Week ~ Lisa Irinyi aka Alex’s Doll

Jul 31 2010
HOT TOYS DX-04 ENTER THE DRAGON "BRUCE LEE" PREVIEW…
 

Celebrating his 70th anniversary and paying tribute to the 20th century most influential and one-of-his-kind martial artist in the world, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Bruce Lee Collectible Figure for the first time, specially crafted based on his image in the movie Enter the Dragon in 1973, highlighting two newly developed authentic head sculpts with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), newly sculpted muscular body, two sets of specially-made costume and two movie-accurate diorama backdrops. The 1/6th scale Bruce Lee Collectible Figure specially features: – Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Bruce Lee as Lee in the movie Enter the Dragon – Two (2) newly developed head sculpts with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) with different facial expressions, including one (1) battle damaged ver

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Jul 30 2010
Flashing Blinking Lights And Finger Lights Will Light Up Any Party
 

Lighting is important for the ambience of a nightclub.  The blinking lights are both relaxing and decorative.  These days, with the application of the LED technology, many kinds of blinky lights items for night clubs such as flashing martini glasses, light up beer mugs, serving trays have been created. Turn down the light and turn on the party! Some investment in glow and light up party favors such as light up martini glasses, flashing sunglasses, light up beer mugs, finger lights etc

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Flashing Blinking Lights And Finger Lights Will Light Up Any Party

Jul 30 2010
Mattel Loses Bratz Doll Appeals Court Ruling to MGA
 

Looks like the giant, scary Mattel isn’t all that powerful in the courts these days. I thought this statement by an Apellate Panel Chief Judge, Alex Kozinski, was very true and just: “Even assuming that MGA took some ideas wrongfully, it added tremendous value by turning the ideas into products and, eventually, a popular and highly profitable brand,” the appellate panel said in an opinion written by Chief Judge Alex Kozinski . “It is not equitable to transfer this billion-dollar brand, the value of which is overwhelmingly the result of MGA’s legitimate efforts, because it may have started with two misappropriated names.”

Jul 30 2010
Kids Having Fun On A Metal Swing Set
 

Summer fun equals kids playing on metal swing sets . Playing is always a fun activity during summer vacation for children. Especially if they are swinging on a metal swing set

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Kids Having Fun On A Metal Swing Set

Jul 29 2010
New & Restocked Board Games : July 29, 2010
 

New Board Games Pressure Matrix Restocked Board Games Ad Astra Atlantis Drakon 3rd Edition Egizia A Game of Thrones Boardgame A Game of Thrones : King of the Sea Expansion A Game of Thrones : Princes of the Sun Expansion Hey! That’s My Fish Deluxe Iliad Le Havre Pandemic: On the Brink Say Anything Scotland Yard Shadow Hunters Small World StarCraft: Brood War Expansion Steam: Rails to Riches Share This

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Jul 28 2010
Gorilla Playsets Introduces The Riverview Wooden Playset
 

The new Blue Ridge Riverview is one fantastic looking playset. Gorilla Playsets has just release this brand new design for the July, 2010. This unit in definitely top of the line and comes with lots of extra which makes this one great buy

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Gorilla Playsets Introduces The Riverview Wooden Playset

Jul 28 2010
Rock Crawler Bouncer For A Birthday Party That Rocks
 

If you want to give your child a birthday party that they will not forget, check out the Rock Crawler by Blast Zone for some exciting jumping that will make any birthday party rock out. The Blast Zone Rock Crawler combo bouncer is ready to rumble and can easily accommodate up to 6 children (under 100 pounds each)! This is the biggest Blast Zone combo unit, inflatable toy that will have the kids coming back to jump for hours.

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Rock Crawler Bouncer For A Birthday Party That Rocks

Jul 27 2010
Im Back
 

And of course I have a flu..grrrr But, I have to say that was the best SDCC for me ever, a very different one, but great. I normally leave these things with a slight bummed or WTF feeling, but this time I feel great, everyone was nice, had some great chats, saw some great art by people I admire and spent time with good people ! I feel like I could take the whole Empire on.. And man, the Gentle Giant big-ass Stormtrooper is the shit!!! cough , splutter, sneezeeeee!

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Jul 27 2010
CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Heavy Metal Mater
 

Wrapping up the Comic Con coverage from this year is another upcoming Cars Toon, Heavy Metal Mater. I think it is safe to say Mattel is going to push these pretty hard. Let’s hope they can actually make it to stores, as many of the others from this line haven’t seen great distribution.

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CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Heavy Metal Mater

Jul 27 2010
CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Unidentified Flying Mater
 

Now that Comic Con is over, we are still sorting through the gallery of Cars info. Next up from Mater’s Tall Tales is Mator! These Cars are from the short Unidentified Flying Mater of course.

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Jul 26 2010
Bees ain’t got nothing on me……..
 

Yeah I’m looking at the bees buzzing around and all I can think is……….slackers!!!!  So apologies for the lack of blog updates but something had to give and the poor ole blog has suffered. Yup but lookeee at my new captured critters A little bee, ladybird and hedgie…….I’m loving the way these guys have turned out  and it had me thinking of a bigger captured critter so I grabbed my trusty fairy net and managed to snag Norm the gnome……….He doesn’t seem that keen on being captured but luckily the glass is pretty thick so his protestations can barely be heard.  I’ve also been busy working on the goody insert for the craftacular bags (yup the first 50 lucky people to walk through the doors at the East Side Club in Madison Wisconsin  on August 15th will be getting a goody bag),  and trying to get stores restocked (something I’ve been a little slow at sorry guys),  all while trying to enjoy the beautiful sunny Illinois summer…….god how I adore summer,  never will you hear me complain about the heat, humidity and thunderstorms I love it all

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Jul 26 2010
Bounce House Entertainment For Children
 

Looking for a way to entertain you children now that school is out for the summer? Are you tired of telling the Kids to stop jumping and bouncing on the beds and furniture? Then you got to take a look at one of our inflatable bounce houses at Best Price Toys

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Jul 26 2010
Buy Swing Sets That Are Maintenance Free
 

If you are looking for the best workmanship and superior quality in swing sets , try the KidWise Monkey Playsystem/  This  brand of  Wooden Swing Sets is sold at Best Price Toys.  These swing sets are constructed to be safe, strong and durable plus they are maintenance free… built with lumber by Wood-Guard . As a matter of fact, KidWise Monkey Playsystems keep will children entertained for hours as they enjoy outside playtime

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Jul 23 2010
CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Monster Truck Mater
 

We just found out when we can see Monster Truck Mater on the Disney Channel . Now Mattel is showing off the Monster Truck Mater toys at Comic Con! Click on the thumbnails to view the full size photos.

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CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Monster Truck Mater

Jul 23 2010
SDCC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Haulers
 

The 2010 San Diego Comic Con kicked off on Wednesday night, and the coverage has already been hitting the web. Mattel wasted no time in showing off the Cars merchandise they have in store for the rest of this year and early next year

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SDCC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Haulers

Jul 22 2010
Bounce House Fun For Summer Entertainment For Kids
 

Summer days tend to be long and hot and one fantastic idea for entertainment is to set up a bounce house or inflatable water park in your backyard. Consider purchasing an inflatable if you don’t already have one. The prices are reasonable and you will own it for years of use

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Jul 22 2010
SDCC10: Motorbot’s Treatures and Louts
 

Even though Motorbot won’t be making it to SDCC this year, some of his toys will be there. There will be 9 hand painted Treatures and 2 hand painted Louts available at the Dragatomi Booth (#3848). And if you can’t make it to the show – like Motorbot – you can check out his shop

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Jul 22 2010
SDCC10: Celsius Overheat Version
 

Unfortunately, KusoVinyl won’t be able to exhibit at San Diego Comic Con this year…but that doesn’t mean Celsius has to miss the big event. Kuso will be releasing the Celsius Overheat version at Dragatomi’s booth (#3848). Each figure comes with a wing, backpack, sword, and Fahrenheit mini comic

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Jul 22 2010
TOYSREVIL-Review: Art-Toys: Photographs by Brian McCarty
 

A couple of days before San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] begun in the U.S., I had received my order of Brian McCarty’s newly-released photobook named “Art-Toys: Photographs by Brian McCarty” ~ for which I’d love to share a little photo review for, in anticipation of the book’s launch at SDCC! [blogged]. CLICK THRU for full review, including the reveal of a little “surprise” bonus that came

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Jul 22 2010
Sneak Peek @ Lord Cockswain in 1/6 by Weta for San Diego Comic Con (Booth 2615)
 

Here’s an exclusive sneak-peek at what to look out for at the Weta booth #2615 @ San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged]. Sculpted by the fine folks at Bigshot Toyworks ~ and yes, they are in 1:6 scale! And believe you me, this is just a small sampling of the awesomeness of “Lord Cockswain”! Can’t wait to share with you folks the whole set! “Dr Grordbort” would definitely approve!Disclaimer: My

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Jul 22 2010
Seen@SDCC: Uglydolls Booth @ San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 3344)
 

The San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] is well underway with Wednesday’s “Preview Night” just concluded, and we have images of the Uglydolls booth #3344 to share! Featured are new Uglycorn plushies, a special on Uglydoll Action Figure sets, a shel-full of Ice-Bat & Ox BE@RBRICK sets, and even Ugly Hats! CLICK THRU for a joy-peep, and also click HERE to peep David Horvath’s signing schedule for

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Jul 22 2010
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 Preview of Preview Night by SPBH
 

Steve Sievers (co-creator and voice of Daniel the Turtle in the animated series Supa Pirate Booty Hunt) brings folks thru the Con-floor @ San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] before the crowds fill-up the space on Preview Night. Booths seen include TRON Legacy, Gentle Giant, Walking Dead (Comicbook-to-film), and plenty toys (non art-toy, but cool to see nevertheless).

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Jul 22 2010
Video Walk-thru of Sideshow Collectibles Booth @ San Diego Comic Con 2010
 

A quick walk-thru of Sideshow Collectible’s booth @ San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] by Rich Johnston, filmed before the doors opened for Preview Night, Wednesday July 21st. Dizzyingly cool, and much appreciated for folks unable to be down on the Con-floor physically!

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Jul 22 2010
Extra Incentive To Get The Kids To Go Outside
 

Do you need a little extra incentive to get the kids to go outside and play? Do your kids tell you no, because they are content to sit inside the house and watch movies, favorite shows, or play video games? If the answer is yes, then one solution to the problem might be a wooden swing set for the backyard.

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Jul 22 2010
Outdoor Play Promotes Cognitive Development Of Your Children
 

Do you often wonder what features you should  look for when selecting a wooden  swing set ? First and foremost, the swing sets frame work needs to be sturdy

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Outdoor Play Promotes Cognitive Development Of Your Children

Jul 21 2010
The Future Nibbler by The Tarantulas for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 4937)
 

There’s an “epic” story of loss and conquering adversity here in the actualization of The Tarantulas’ FUTURE NIBBLER bound for San Diego Comic Con 2010 ~ available only at the Destantula session (Tarantulas VS Jesse Destasio) between 11am to 1pm on Saturday July 24th @ Global Figure Symposium [blogged] via booth #4937.CLICK THRU for an exclusive TOYSREVIL-Full Reveal of the Future Nibbler! (And

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The Future Nibbler by The Tarantulas for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 4937)