Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Lego Marvel Super Heroes
Yes! We finally found some Lego Marvel Super Heroes! The week the highly anticipated film The Avengers came out (we've seen it three times already in theatre), our local Toys R Us got two sets.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes Captain American Avengin Cycle (#6865). This is a cool set and so far the only way to get Captain America. It has 72 pieces and features 3 minifigures: Captain America, general and foot soldier Chitauri.
Cap' bike is not surprisingly reminiscent of the one of Catwoman. He does come with his famous shield! Also there a small alien craft with folding wings and flick missiles while there also a shield holder for the Chitauri foot soldier.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes Captain American Avengin Cycle (#6865). This is a cool set and so far the only way to get Captain America. It has 72 pieces and features 3 minifigures: Captain America, general and foot soldier Chitauri.
Cap' bike is not surprisingly reminiscent of the one of Catwoman. He does come with his famous shield! Also there a small alien craft with folding wings and flick missiles while there also a shield holder for the Chitauri foot soldier.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : Lego
We also got some cool Lego mini figures at the flea market. A mummy with a golden statue, the recently released extra terrestrial (that's our second one) and a World Racer on a bike.
Here is the Lego Shop@Home’s latest exclusive, 10228 Haunted House at the 20th anniversary of the Mall of America. An addition to the Monster Hunters line, the Haunted House weighs in at 2,064 pieces and will set you back $179.99 when it’s released in September of this year, just in time for Halloween.
The crooked Haunted House is home to the scariest ghosts and monsters. Tremble in fear as you open the gate, go weak at the knees as you step onto the porch and gasp in horror at the fireplace, kitchen, office, folding staircase, bedroom, potion room, music room and collection of other creepy objects. Dare you enter the Haunted House?!
• Add to your LEGO® Monster Fights Collection with the first officlal LEGO® Haunted House!
• Includes 6 minifigures: 2 glow-in-the-dark ghosts, Vampyre, Vampyre’s Bride, Zombie chef and butler
• Features unique ‘crooked’ design featuring boarded up windows and working front gate.
• Haunted House opens to reveal detailed interior with 3 floors.
• First floor features fireplace that swings open and displays a ship in a bottle on the mantle.
• Cook up a ghoulish meal with the Zombie chef in the kitchen complete with old-style stove, jars and table.
• Write letters from the Vampyre’s haunted office.
• Pull the lever hidden in the chimney to release the drop down staircase and access the top floor.
• Top floor features gramophone, records and newspaper LEGO® elements.
• Customize the Haunted House with new stickers for wall hangings, spider webs and curtains.
• Measures 15.4” (39cm) high, 9.4” (24cm) wide and 7.5” (19cm) deep
Here is the Lego Shop@Home’s latest exclusive, 10228 Haunted House at the 20th anniversary of the Mall of America. An addition to the Monster Hunters line, the Haunted House weighs in at 2,064 pieces and will set you back $179.99 when it’s released in September of this year, just in time for Halloween.
The crooked Haunted House is home to the scariest ghosts and monsters. Tremble in fear as you open the gate, go weak at the knees as you step onto the porch and gasp in horror at the fireplace, kitchen, office, folding staircase, bedroom, potion room, music room and collection of other creepy objects. Dare you enter the Haunted House?!
• Includes 6 minifigures: 2 glow-in-the-dark ghosts, Vampyre, Vampyre’s Bride, Zombie chef and butler
• Features unique ‘crooked’ design featuring boarded up windows and working front gate.
• Haunted House opens to reveal detailed interior with 3 floors.
• First floor features fireplace that swings open and displays a ship in a bottle on the mantle.
• Cook up a ghoulish meal with the Zombie chef in the kitchen complete with old-style stove, jars and table.
• Write letters from the Vampyre’s haunted office.
• Pull the lever hidden in the chimney to release the drop down staircase and access the top floor.
• Top floor features gramophone, records and newspaper LEGO® elements.
• Customize the Haunted House with new stickers for wall hangings, spider webs and curtains.
• Measures 15.4” (39cm) high, 9.4” (24cm) wide and 7.5” (19cm) deep
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : TMNT
Yes! We got the TMNT Mondo Gecko action figure released by Playmates in 1990. This one has always been a favourite of mine. He simply looks too cool!
Mondo Gecko began his life as a normal lizard who fell into New York City sewers when the TMNT were mutated by the ooze, and he also became mutated.
Mondo Gecko began his life as a normal lizard who fell into New York City sewers when the TMNT were mutated by the ooze, and he also became mutated.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : Spider-Man
Another Marvel action figure we were missing was Electro! We go the Electro Spark version released years ago from Toy Biz. Cool yet simple figure that stands about 5" tall.
Electro is the name of several fictional characters that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics, including two from Marvel's predecessors, Timely Comics and Atlas Comics. The most prominent Electro is Maxwell Dillon, a supervillain and an enemy of Spider-Man. He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Feb. 1964).
Electro is the name of several fictional characters that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics, including two from Marvel's predecessors, Timely Comics and Atlas Comics. The most prominent Electro is Maxwell Dillon, a supervillain and an enemy of Spider-Man. He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in The Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Feb. 1964).
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : Marvel Secret Wars
We found an original Marvel Secret Wars action figure of Daredevil. The sleek red-costumed version of the man without fear made its debut in the second series of these figures. Sadly our figure is pretty beat up but we're still happy especially since we got it for almost nothing.
According to former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter, Mattel came to Marvel with the title "Secret Wars." Thus, comic series was born. The figures were Marvel's answer to Kenner's DC Super Powers line also launched in 1984. The Secret Wars figures were articulated only at the shoulders, hips and neck and had no special "action feature" (Super Powers figures had both knee joints and built in action features).
All figures came with "Secret Shields." The Heroes came with round shields and the Villains came with square shields. These shields came with a series of two-sided inserts that changed the scene when tilted. With a few notable exceptions, the most figures came with few other accessories and the accessories that were present (e.g., guns) were reused frequently.
Here is the amazing Super Villains Tower of Doom Playset, which hopefully we will find someday.
This is the original Print advertisement for the Secret Wars figures.
According to former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter, Mattel came to Marvel with the title "Secret Wars." Thus, comic series was born. The figures were Marvel's answer to Kenner's DC Super Powers line also launched in 1984. The Secret Wars figures were articulated only at the shoulders, hips and neck and had no special "action feature" (Super Powers figures had both knee joints and built in action features).
All figures came with "Secret Shields." The Heroes came with round shields and the Villains came with square shields. These shields came with a series of two-sided inserts that changed the scene when tilted. With a few notable exceptions, the most figures came with few other accessories and the accessories that were present (e.g., guns) were reused frequently.
Here is the amazing Super Villains Tower of Doom Playset, which hopefully we will find someday.
This is the original Print advertisement for the Secret Wars figures.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : Marvel
Isaac and I finally got an action figure of Mister Sinister! Ok it is missing its cape but we are still very happy, plus we got it for almost nothing. Just look at him!!! He means business!
The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #221 (Sept. 1987) and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Marc Silvestri.
The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #221 (Sept. 1987) and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Marc Silvestri.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : Super Powers
As a kid I loved the Super Powers collection from Kenner. My brother and I owned most of them and growing up I kept them. Sadly it seem that I lost both Batman and Flash.
Isaac and I finally found the original Flash at the flea market, only for a buck! Its a cool classic action figure and we are extremely happy to have it on our collection now.
Isaac and I finally found the original Flash at the flea market, only for a buck! Its a cool classic action figure and we are extremely happy to have it on our collection now.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Flea Market Hunting : Lego Spider-Man
This Lego Spider-Man The Origins (#4851) set is simply too cool! It comes with two lab scenes, Peter Parker, Mary Jane, Norman Osborn, a scientist, Spider-Man and the Green Goblin which has become one of our favourite Lego mini figure. In total there are 212 pieces.
Isaac especially loves the aquarium with all the spiders and the special chamber where Osborn becomes Goblin.
I have seen this set going for around $380 online, insane! Here is the original package.
And here's a first look at the upcoming new Lego Spider-Man set coming by the end of summer. Can't wait to get this one! Notice there is Iron Fist in there!!
Isaac especially loves the aquarium with all the spiders and the special chamber where Osborn becomes Goblin.
I have seen this set going for around $380 online, insane! Here is the original package.
And here's a first look at the upcoming new Lego Spider-Man set coming by the end of summer. Can't wait to get this one! Notice there is Iron Fist in there!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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