Well, it was a good thing they put this on eBay, BEFORE anyone saw the new movie. I took Eric (9), Helen (almost 7) and Evy (5) to see this film today. I was so tired, I fell asleep. They all liked it okay, and the turtles looked great and the personalities seemed on target. However, the story was a big disappointment. First off, they were doing some convoluted "world-saving" storyline and secondly, they were re-building their group after breaking up (sorta). So most of the story is them getting back together. They only fight as a team in like the last 10-minutes of the film! I haven't read much of the comics and watched the cartoon only a little, but I was a big fan of the Video Game, especially the one at the cheap theater off of Buford Hwy in Atlanta (whenever I was on Spring Break visiting my best friend, TJ). There wasn't enough "Shwaa, Shwaa" slicing action.
The FF preview was awesome though!
And, I snagged a 30th anniversary Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie concept Stormtrooper figure, plus all 6 new packages of the Super Hero Squad Spidey figures (Lee, you've got to be getting your kids these figures at Toys R Us). On top of that they're continuing the 8" MEGO style Signature Series figures thru the Marvel Legends imprint and I got a Cyclops today. Not a great movie day, but a good toy day.
You're killing me. I specifically didn't go to T'r'Us the other day because I knew nothing was out. Guess I was wrong. Love the new line of Faux Mego's. I caved and got the DD, Green Goblin and Cap'n America. New ones may be coming home too. I have an original Mego Spidey so no need to get another one!.
My Mego Spidey is in sorry shape. Ironically, the one who has stood up the best is my Hulk Mego. I guess he really is the strongest one there is. I had a terrific fight between him and the Thing one time. They threw each other really far. It's a shame, I can't stand to see my kids mess up their toys like I did, but I sure had fun. I once created a Baron Zemo out of a Dr. Zaius PoTA figure with a Steve Scout red cap for a mask. Captain America threw his shield and literally cut him in two (the rubber band broke). Oh, the stories I could tell...
But let's get back to the Faux Megos. I've got all the Famous Covers series, except the first two Wolverines with removable cowl and I got all the DC ones, except for the Secret ID Supes and Bats. My favorite is the Clark Kent/Superman - it even came with a phone booth. It was a Target exclusive. Recently Target was selling their Megos for $4 each, including the ultra cool Punisher figure. I was able to get a second set of all but the regular Spideys.
If you want more Megos, how about the retro Star Trek figures that Diamond is putting out. Kirk/Klingon; Spock/Romulan; and McCoy/Andorain. They are using the orignal Mego molds. $18 each and Rusty couldn't order them for me, because they come 8 per case. Luckily, the toy store in Ellicott City will get them for me.
I can't get into all the coolness of the Super Hero Squad right now, but I did mention it on the show this week. But you'll find out some good info in the links above. Also, they're going to have FF Super Hero Squad figures too.
Well, it was a good thing they put this on eBay, BEFORE anyone saw the new movie. I took Eric (9), Helen (almost 7) and Evy (5) to see this film today. I was so tired, I fell asleep. They all liked it okay, and the turtles looked great and the personalities seemed on target. However, the story was a big disappointment. First off, they were doing some convoluted "world-saving" storyline and secondly, they were re-building their group after breaking up (sorta). So most of the story is them getting back together. They only fight as a team in like the last 10-minutes of the film! I haven't read much of the comics and watched the cartoon only a little, but I was a big fan of the Video Game, especially the one at the cheap theater off of Buford Hwy in Atlanta (whenever I was on Spring Break visiting my best friend, TJ). There wasn't enough "Shwaa, Shwaa" slicing action.
ReplyDeleteThe FF preview was awesome though!
And, I snagged a 30th anniversary Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie concept Stormtrooper figure, plus all 6 new packages of the Super Hero Squad Spidey figures (Lee, you've got to be getting your kids these figures at Toys R Us). On top of that they're continuing the 8" MEGO style Signature Series figures thru the Marvel Legends imprint and I got a Cyclops today. Not a great movie day, but a good toy day.
Matthew-
ReplyDeleteYou're killing me. I specifically didn't go to T'r'Us the other day because I knew nothing was out. Guess I was wrong. Love the new line of Faux Mego's. I caved and got the DD, Green Goblin and Cap'n America. New ones may be coming home too. I have an original Mego Spidey so no need to get another one!.
What are Super Hero Squad Spidey figures ?
My Mego Spidey is in sorry shape. Ironically, the one who has stood up the best is my Hulk Mego. I guess he really is the strongest one there is. I had a terrific fight between him and the Thing one time. They threw each other really far. It's a shame, I can't stand to see my kids mess up their toys like I did, but I sure had fun. I once created a Baron Zemo out of a Dr. Zaius PoTA figure with a Steve Scout red cap for a mask. Captain America threw his shield and literally cut him in two (the rubber band broke). Oh, the stories I could tell...
ReplyDeleteBut let's get back to the Faux Megos. I've got all the Famous Covers series, except the first two Wolverines with removable cowl and I got all the DC ones, except for the Secret ID Supes and Bats. My favorite is the Clark Kent/Superman - it even came with a phone booth. It was a Target exclusive. Recently Target was selling their Megos for $4 each, including the ultra cool Punisher figure. I was able to get a second set of all but the regular Spideys.
If you want more Megos, how about the retro Star Trek figures that Diamond is putting out. Kirk/Klingon; Spock/Romulan; and McCoy/Andorain. They are using the orignal Mego molds. $18 each and Rusty couldn't order them for me, because they come 8 per case. Luckily, the toy store in Ellicott City will get them for me.
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http://www.hasbro.com/marvel/default.cfm?page=Products/SuperheroSquad&pg=2
I can't get into all the coolness of the Super Hero Squad right now, but I did mention it on the show this week. But you'll find out some good info in the links above. Also, they're going to have FF Super Hero Squad figures too.