REVIEW: SLUG Zombies Series 2 - Andrew Agony/Jump Shot Rot

Produced by JAKKS Pacific | Released August 2012

REVIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Dojo Kamakura

Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2012

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Seymour ''Sci-Fi'' Fine

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011

Sci-Fi is a laser trooper who is a master of precision and patience. A laser weapon requires someone who can hold his position for an extended time. Sci-Fi is perfect for the job because he's a slow-moving, easy-going guy, and an experienced marksman. He can keep perfectly still as the laser burns through enemy weapon systems in a continuous-burst beam.

REVIEW: GI Joe Dreadnoks Battle Set - Dreadnok Thunder

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store Exclusive]

DREADNOK THUNDER was spoiled rotten as a child, but getting everything was never enough to satisfy him. When he was in his teens, he stole a motorcycle and hit the road to corruption. He ended up in the swamps, where the DREADNOKS welcomed him into the fold and channeled his destructive tendencies into profitable acts of sabotage and chaos.

REVIEW: Thor - Fire Blast Marvel's Destroyer

Produced by Hasbro | Released August 2011

Forged by Odin and infused with his power, the Odin Force, this unstoppable weapon is locked deep beneath the palace in the Allfather's Weapons Vault. Created to defeat the most terrifying threats to all the Nine Realms, no enemy has ever faced this guardian and won. Its sole master is the reigning king of Asgard, and so it waits for Odin's next command.

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Hazard-Viper

Produced by Hasbro | Released August 2011

HAZARD-VIPERS work with unpleasant and nasty substances. They may plant them as part of an attack, or clean them up after an operation. As part of their job, they deal with secretive lab experiments, like the mysterious canisters they carry that contain a dangerous new chemical substance, Compound Z.

REVIEW: McDonald's Happy Meal Smurfs - Vanity Smurf

Produced For McDonald's | Released August 2011

With a flower in his bonnet and a mirror on his hand, Vanity is the Smurf that cares the most about his appearance. Delicate and sensitive, he spends his time talking fabrics with Smurfette and keeping his complexion fresh. If, by accident, his mirror breaks, he is the unhappiest Smurf.

REVIEW: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Zartan

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2009

ZARTAN, who has been injected with nanomites, is a master of disguise and expert mimic who can impersonate anyone; he's also a COBRA mercenary and covert agent. He impersonates a GI JOE agent to infiltrate the Pit and retrieve the nanomite weapon prototypes, but it's his next impersonation that will be the culmination of his devious career.

REVIEW: GI Joe City Strike Cobra Deviant with Cyber-Viper

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2010

The Cobra Deviant Mobile Mech Suit gives extraordinary speed and power to the person inside it! Using advanced technology, this battle armor changes its operator into a devastating weapon that can battle an entire squadron!

Cyber-Vipers have biocybernetic implants, which allow them to organically interface with computerized systems like the highly advanced Cobra Deviant Mobile Mech suits. Using these interconnections, they operate the suits as extensions of their minds and bodies, giving them a powerful advantage over the GI Joe team when they encounter them in the night-shrouded streets of the city.

REVIEW: GI Joe Rise of Cobra - Storm Shadow Ninja Mercenary

Produced by Hasbro | Released July 2009

STORM SHADOW is a Ninja Mercenary who works for COBRA. Skilled in several Martial Arts forms, this cold-blooded hunter was trained by the mystical ARASHIKAGE Ninja Clan and is the sworn enemy of SNAKE EYES, the GI Joe team's Ninja Commando.

REVIEW: GI Joe Jungle Assault Blowtorch

Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2011

Blowtorch is thoroughly familiar with all military incendiary devices and flame projection equipment. To Blowtorch, the use of fire in combat is a science that predates the bow and arrow. He is studying structural and chemical engineering, because he wants to know everything he can about the weapons he uses or are used against him, and about structures he might be called upon to attack or protect.

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Havok

Produced by Hasbro | Released April 2010

This week sees the release of X-Men: First Class, the prequel to the popular X-Men movie series that focuses on the origins of the mutant superteam. In a break from regular comicbook continuity, First Class sees younger brother of Cyclops, Alex Summers, AKA Havok as part of this original line-up. In recognition of this, we present our Review of the Marvel Universe's Havok.

REVIEW: Gormiti Dedalus, The Undergrounder

Produced by GP Toys | Released January 2009

Not everyone's idea of a best friend, Dedalus lives deep underground. Unaware of day and night, he digs tunnels in a dark world that has left him blind.. He sees and hears thanks to his powers and fangs that can feel everything around them... the slightest tremor... the faintest footstep... Dedalus is very near...

REVIEW: Microman Road Spartan RS01 Machslugger with Microman Kaito

Produced by Takara | Released 2005

You may recall we looked at the Road Spartan RS02 Ridepython with Microman Ryu earlier this month. Now it's the turn of his comrade in arms, Microman Kaito and his ride, the Machslugger.

REVIEW: GI Joe 25th Anniversary - Croc Master

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2008

A casual visitor to COBRA Island might find his access to certain areas blocked by a maze-like system of shallow canals. These interconnecting waterways are abundantly stocked with ravenously hungry crocodiles that have been deliberately conditions to be especially hostile and fast. The man responsible for these ultra-aggressive reptiles is CROC MASTER, a former alligator wrestler and burglar alarm salesman who founded Guard-Gators, Inc. in an effort to commercialize the use of alligators for home security.

REVIEW: GI Joe Rise of Cobra - Abel ''Breaker'' Shaz

Produced by Hasbro | Released July 2009

Abel ''Breaker'' Shaz is a communications specialist for the GI Joe team who applies his innovative thinking to technological problems. In other words, he's a supremely gifted hacker who can manipulate the digital and electronic worlds to achieve the desired results.

REVIEW: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Courtney ''Cover Girl'' Krieger

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2009

Special weapons expert Courtney ''Cover Girl'' Krieger is a military assistant to General Clayton ''Hawk'' Abernathy. Using her commando training she fearlessly faces the ruthless forces that attack the GI Joe Pit Headquarters.

REVIEW: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Snake Eyes (Paris Pursuit)

Snake Eyes (Paris Pursuit) | Produced by Hasbro | Released 2008

Ninja Commando.

REVIEW: GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Cobra Gunship with Firefly

Cobra Gunship with Firefly | Produced by Hasbro | Released July 2009

A military convoy is transporting advanced MARS Industries Nanomite weapon prototypes when a menacing aircraft appears out of nowhere and launches an attack! The plane is fast, deadly - and unlike anything the special operations team has seen before. It's their first encounter with an advanced Cobra aircraft, and for some, it's their last.

FIREFLY works for COBRA in many capacities from explosives specialist to advanced aircraft pilot, with expertise in combat tactics, martial arts, sabotage and demolitions. He reveals little about himself, preferring to show his talents by results instead of words.

REVIEW: Iron Man 2's Hulkbuster Armor

Hulkbuster Armor | Produced by Hasbro | Released May 2010

Tony Stark - ever the genius - created the Hulkbuster Armor to deal with the foreseeable threat of the Hulk. Designed to battle him toe-to-toe and with improved protective plating, the Hulkbuster Armor has been put to its original purpose on more than one occasion...

Our Iron Man Retrospective continues today with the Hulkbuster Armor from the Iron Man 2 Comic Series.