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Category Archives: DC Direct
Soon Forget: Lucha Explosiva
This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figures today are DC Direct's ¡Lucha Explosiva! line. Announced at this year's Toy Fair, ¡Lucha Explosiva! reimagined Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman … Continue reading
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Tagged Batman, Justice League, Superman, Wonder Woman
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DC Direct Death addendum
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Curt Swan Superman addendum
In today's review of DC Direct's Showcase Superman, yo mentioned the classic essay "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex." Written in 1969 by famed sci-fi author Larry Niven, the article posits the problems that Clark Kent would face when trying … Continue reading
Soon Forget: Mecha Wonder Woman
This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is DC Direct's Mecha Wonder Woman. Mecha Wonder Woman comes from the Infinite Crisis videogame, and was sculpted by … Continue reading
ATFC '16 - Day 3: DC Direct
DC revealed most of their figures before the show, but they did have a handful of surprises left. And now, some more OAFEry:ATFC '16 - Day 3: DST - Minimates ATFC '16 - Day 2: Jazwares - Danger Mouse ATFC … Continue reading
Arkham City Riddler addendum
Does something seem wrong with the Arkham City Riddler? Something about him not look quite right? Well, you're right: he needs his glasses! That's SO much better! And all it is, is the same kind of glasses I've been making … Continue reading
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm addenum
Before The Phantasm made it to movie screens, there were many other potential designs worked on. Thanks to the HBO First Look "Behind The Mask - Making of Mask Of The Phantasm," here are a few of the rejected versions: … Continue reading
BtAS Riddler addendum
Today's review of Riddler brought to mind an art tip from Kevin Maguire in Wizard's "Basic Training" feature: I'm well aware of the irony in using the Joker to illustrate the "two-face theory," but I've used it with him more … Continue reading
Rustin's Spoils of the Week #168
Okay, here's another batch of stuff I got recently mixed with stuff I've been sitting out on for months. Some of this comes from great deals online or burning through Toys R Us Rewards points, and some just form simple … Continue reading
Posted in DC, DC Direct, Hasbro, Mattel, NECA, Playmobil, Rustin's Spoils of the Week
Tagged Batman, Jurassic Park, Pacific Rim, Planet of the Apes, Predator, Rambo, Rocky, Star Wars
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Talk like a Batman Day
You know, considering that "Talk like a Pirate Day" and DC's "Batman Day" both take place sometime in mid-to-late September, eventually the two holidays will be on the same day. And when that day arrives, this review will be ready! … Continue reading →