REVIEW: Lego Minifigures Series 9 Cyclops

Produced by Lego | Released February 2013

REVIEW: Lego Galaxy Squad Swarm Interceptor

Produced by Lego | Released November 2012/January 2013 [Officially]

Solomon Blaze's Swarm Interceptor can split into 2 fierce fighting machines: an agile flyer with detachable guns and a powerful turret with hidden flick missiles!

REVIEW: Captain Action Deluxe Figure

Produced by Round 2/CA Enterprises | Released 2012

Who is Captain Action?

A master of disguise, a superspy out to save a world that doesn't know it need saving!

Former leader of the ACTION Directorate, a covert government agency that fought an alien infestation known as the Red Crawl for decades. The alien threat was thought long vanquished, so no one notices when Earth is finally conquered: government leaders are clandestinely infected by mind-controlling alien nanotechnology and Earth is secretly and gradually brought under control of an alien presence.

The one man who discovers the insidious infiltration, the one man with the skills and knowledge to defeat the alien presence. With access to the ACTION Directorate's high technology - including advance, experimental energy sources and holo-technology - Captain Action sets out to expose the evil, otherworldly infestation and bring it to justice.

REVIEW: SLUG Zombies Series 3 - Double-Barrel Carol

Produced by JAKKS Pacific | Released November 2012

Survival Skill: Her Unwavering Wit

Likes: B Horror Movies

Dislikes: Mini-Golf, Crying Children

Favorite Quote: ''Totally Not Cool!''

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Kraven the Hunter

Produced by Hasbro | Released September 2012

KRAVEN THE HUNTER views the world as two distinct groups: the hunters and the prey. And it is he who is at the top of the food chain. Only SPIDER-MAN has the wit and wherewithal to challenge his cunning. SPIDER-MAN has become this hunter's ultimate prey. KRAVEN THE HUNTER will not rest until the wily web-slinger is caught, captured... defeated.

REVIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Showdown Snake Eyes

Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2012

REVIEW: GI Joe Basic Assortment Shipwreck

 Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2012 [Dollar General Exclusive]

REVIEW: GI Joe: Renegades - Storm Shadow

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011

STORM SHADOW trained in the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan with SNAKE EYES. When his ninja master was murdered, STORM SHADOW blamed SNAKE EYES and vowed to get revenge. He works for COBRA as a ninja assassin and is also a bodyguard for COBRA COMMANDER.

REVIEW: Lego Hero Factory - Waspix

Produced by Lego | Released Summer 2011

“Attention heroes! The beast they call Waspix has been spotted in your vicinity. It may use its wings to attack from above so keep your eyes peeled! It has three stingers and two corrupted Quaza spikes, installed by Witch Doctor, to control it. This pesky pest is no pushover!” 

REVIEW: GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra Jungle Assault Sting Raider (TRU Exclusive)

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2010 (Toys R Us Exclusive)

Sting Raider boats patrol rivers and swamps searching for intruders. The vehicles are armed with cannons and machine guns to repel invaders and launch pirate attacks. When foot patrols spot the GI Joe Team approaching the Cobra fortress, the Sting Raider races upriver to teach them a hard lesson in the law of the jungle.

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Doctor Strange

Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2011

DOCTOR STRANGE is one of the most accomplished masters of the mystic arts in existence and an inspiration to armchair sorcerers across multiple worlds. His ability to execute seemingly impossible spells and teleportations is legendary. Mystical artifacts like the red cloak of levitation and the eye of Agamotto only enhance they mystical ability and legend of DOCTOR STRANGE.

REVIEW: GI Joe Arctic Threat Snake Eyes (AKA Temple Guardian Snake Eyes)

Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2011

Snake Eyes is proficient in 12 different unarmed fighting systems including Karate, Kung-Fu, and Jujitsu, and is highly skilled in the use of edged weapons. he has received extensive training in mountaineering and underwater demolitions, jungle, desert and arctic survival; and some forms of holistic medicine. He was trained by the Arashikage Ninja Clan, the same Clan that trained his sworn enemy, Storm Shadow, the Cobra Ninja mercenary. He wears special Ninja warrior armor to defend a training temple that has come under attack by Cobra Ninjas.

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's World War Hulk

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2010

Betrayed by those he once called allies, and devastated by the destruction of a place he had come to call home, the HULK has returned to seek revenge. His massive stone starship hovers above the streets of Manhattan, and his alien army has turned downtown into a prison camp for the heroes of Earth. he will never descend to the level of those who betrayed him, but he intends to teach them all a lesson they will never forget.

REVIEW: GI Joe Rise of Cobra - City Strike Snake Eyes (AKA GI Joe: Resolute Snake Eyes)

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2009

Snake Eyes is a Ninja Master and military commando who trains the GI Joe team in hand-to-hand combat. He infiltrates a suspected Cobra lab located in a large Asian city, using an XN-2 ascension pack designed for ''silent night'' Ninja commando operations.

REVIEW: GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra VAMP with Double Clutch

Produced by Hasbro | Released October 2010

The VAMP multi-purpose attack vehicle hunts for Cobra in the thick jungle. The ultra-stabilizing suspension system smoothly neutralizes the toughest terrain imaginable. This makes it easy for the team to swiftly get close enough to Cobra forcer to stop them with the capture claw or blast them with the laser rifle!

Double Clutch is a fearless driver and ace mechanic on the GI Joe team. He has the raw instincts of a street racer and the tight discipline of a soldier. With lightning-fast reflexes and intense focus, he races the team's VAMP 4x4 vehicle through the jungle in pursuit of Cobra troopers.

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Gigantic Battles Savage Frost Giant and Loki

Produced by Hasbro | Released April 2011

Adopted son of the king of Asgard, LOKI was supposed to have been raised in ignorance of his giant heritage. In reality, the trickster was trapped by his nature. His compulsion to lie forced him to constantly engineer conflicts between the gods of Asgard and the giants of Jotunheim. Again and again, he plotted the destruction of his adopted home at the hands of the giants. Again and again, those plots fell apart under the hammer blows of his hated brother, THOR. Still, Loki plots, and works in secret with the giants to see the gods laid low, and the crown of Asgard upon his brow.

REVIEW: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Night Raven with Air-Viper

Night Raven with Air-Viper | Produced by Hasbro | Released July 2009

MARS Industries has developed an advanced hypersonic high-altitude attack an reconnaissance aircraft to rule the skies. Supremely fast and powerful, the suborbital Night Raven cruises at a top speed of Mach 6 and deploys stealth technology, making it undetectable to even the most sophisticated tracking systems. Equipped with twin rotary launchers, the Night Raven strikes its targets with infrared-guided IRG-42X missiles.

Air-Viper pilots fly next-generation aircraft designed by MARS Industries. Like all top test pilots, these ruthless hunters of the sky are meticulous, detail-oriented problem solvers with an extensive knowledge of aeronautical engineering.

MEANWHILE... The Walking Dead Compendium One

The Walking Dead Compendium One | Published by Image Comics

 Released May 2009

Welcome to another edition of Meanwhile... our irregular look at the world of comics and toy-related books. Today - as you've probably gathered - we're looking at Compendium One of The Walking Dead.

REVIEW: GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra - Jungle Assault Skydive

Jungle Assault Skydive | Produced by Hasbro | Released March 2011

Skydive is an airborne combat specialist on the GI Joe team. He is experienced in HALO (High-Altitude, Low-Opening) and HAHO (High-Altitude, High-Opening) jumps. Using an advanced rocket pack, he flies to a mysterious Cobra base under construction in the jungle. On the ground, he heads for the building, unaware that Shadow Tracker is following him and preparing an attack.

The last of the latest 2011 Wave 2 figures to be Reviewed, is Skydive more Destro or more Low-Light? Read on and find out!

REVIEW: GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra - City Strike Destro

City Strike Destro | Produced by Hasbro | Released March 2011

Destro designs and manufactures advanced weaponry and supplies weapons to Cobra. He demonstrates his latest high-powered plasma rifles by leading Shock Troopers in an attack on GI Joe trooper Low-Light, who has infiltrated a Cobra warehouse in an urban city. Destro has to quickly change his plans when he finds out that Low-Light knows they are there - and is waiting for them.