Category Archives: Playmates

TMNT Ultimates: Mondo Gecko addendum

Today, yo reviewed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimates Mondo Gecko from Super7. The character was created by Mirage Studios' own Ryan Brown (yep, him again) and refined by Anaglyph Sculpture's David Arshawsky, who gave him a definite "Big Daddy … Continue reading

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TMNT Ultimates: Casey Jones addendum

Today's Super7 TMNT Ultimates Casey Jones review said that instead of the duplicate weapons, the toy could have included an unmasked head. It sounds like a flight of fancy, since Super7 is all about updating the old toys, but did … Continue reading

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The TMNT creations of Ryan Brown

You may not know the name of Mirage Studios' Ryan Brown, but he's one of the most prolific TMNT creators around. In addition to fighting for creators' rights and masterminding the TMNT Adventures comics from Archie, he was directly responsible … Continue reading

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The Star Wars/TMNT crossover that never was

In the early '90s, before the Power of the Force II line began, Hasbro/Kenner's Star Wars license was finally expiring, which meant other toy companies could have potentially grabbed it. This wasn't just a bidding war, though, because George Lucas … Continue reading

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Voltron: Legendary Defender: Voltron addendum

Voltron itself doesn't have a pilot, so in conjunction with today's review, here's the official profile of Princess Allura: Pilot of the Castleship Often all business, Princess Allura is a whip-smart alien princess. Allura is the daughter of King Alfor, … Continue reading

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Voltron: Legendary Defender: Black Lion addendum

In conjunction with today's Black Lion review, here's the official profile of its pilot, Shiro: Guardian Spirit of Sky Captured by the Galra while on a mission, Shiro was experimented upon before escaping back to Earth. He returned with a … Continue reading

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Voltron: Legendary Defender: Red Lion addendum

In conjunction with today's Red Lion review, here's the official profile of its pilot, Keith: Guardian Spirit of Fire Orphaned at a young age before enlisting in the Galaxy Garrison, Keith is somewhat of a lone wolf. Considered to be … Continue reading

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Voltron: Legendary Defender: Yellow Lion addendum

In conjunction with today's Yellow Lion review, here's the official profile of its pilot, Hunk: Guardian Spirit of Land Hunk is the team's mechanic and he's a naturally good-hearted guy who is quick to laugh at himself. He's got a … Continue reading

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Voltron: Legendary Defender: Green Lion addendum

In conjunction with today's Green Lion review, here's the official profile of its pilot, Pidge: Guardian Spirit of Forest Pidge originally joined the team to search the galaxy for missing family members, but then came to understand the larger goal … Continue reading

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Voltron: Legendary Defender: Blue Lion addendum

In conjunction with today's Blue Lion review, here's the official profile of its pilot, Lance: Guardian Spirit of Water Lance is all about having fun, even a million miles away from Earth's comforts and distractions. Full of confidence and even … Continue reading

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