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Articles by Randy Herkowitz Last Updated: Nov 20, 2009 - 15:20:25 PM


Action Figures : Hasbro
G.I. Joe: Resolute. Not Your Father's G.I. Joe
Hasbro has released three single carded action figures and a box set to support G.I. Joe Resolute

Jun 19, 2009 - 18:02:22 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Alternity
Similar to Binaltech, Alternity will feature highly detailed realistic cars loaded with die-cast metal and a great attention to detail for the more critical toy collector

Feb 15, 2009 - 19:00:58 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Say Good-Bye to Action Figure Yellowing
Perhaps one of the greatest frustrations of collecting action figures is the yellowing of plastic parts. Here's how to fix that problem.

Jan 18, 2009 - 7:36:35 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Vehicles and Playsets Making a Comeback
Returning to the smaller scale action figure has opened doors for the return of vehicles and playsets

Jan 4, 2009 - 12:01:52 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Scale 1/6 th Action Figures
Toy companies take such pride and care in producing highly detailed, accurate likenesses and articulated figures for the 1/6 scaled collector

Jan 3, 2009 - 10:10:40 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Carded vs. Loose Action Figures
The pros and cons of keeping your action figures in their original packages or not.

Oct 24, 2008 - 6:52:11 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Figure Customizing
Ever since there was an unmade action figure and the desire to own it, customizing action figures became a hobby for many

Oct 20, 2008 - 20:57:42 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Hasbro Finally Gets Marvel Legends
Hasbro Toys wowed collector’s with their new line of 3 ¾ inch Marvel Superheroes

Aug 17, 2008 - 2:00:38 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Figures Summer 2008 - I Will Always Remember You
To my surprise, more new action figures are hitting the shelves this summer than I can ever remember

Aug 16, 2008 - 8:37:34 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
San Diego - Heaven for the Action Figure Geek
Most toy companies offer an exclusive item for sale no where else but at the San Diego Comic-Con itself

Jul 24, 2008 - 8:45:46 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Mattel Toy's Infinite Heroes
Mattel Toys and DC Comic Books have recently come to an agreement to open the vault of DC Superheroes

Jul 8, 2008 - 7:18:04 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Jonah Hex DC Direct Review
A review of Jonah Hex action figure, DC Comics' Western maverick and time traveller, by DC Direct

Jul 5, 2008 - 19:56:02 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Binaltech’s Are Back!
After some uncertainty, the Transformers Binaltech action figure line back, or is it?

Jun 17, 2008 - 6:27:50 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Artist Robert Burden Puts Action Figures to Canvas
Action figure painting - Is that the 21st Century's Pop Art?

May 26, 2008 - 23:35:03 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Can Mattel Revive He-Man?
After being the most successful toy franchise of Mattel in the 1980s, He-man and the world of Eternia have fallen out favour in the 21st century. Can Mattel revive interest?

May 21, 2008 - 23:06:36 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Movies Tie-In Battling For Your Action Figure Budget
Iron Man, Speed Racer, Indiana Jones, Narnia, Hulk, Dark Knight - They all want you to buy their action figures

May 19, 2008 - 16:43:35 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Superhero toys Stronger than Ever!
Is there a future after Toy Biz's successful Marvel Legends?

May 7, 2008 - 6:55:53 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Indiana Jones - Let The Toy Hunt Begin
Indiana Jones toys make a come back thanks to The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

May 1, 2008 - 7:29:50 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles - Back to the Roots
After the mega glow in the dark and stick to walls TNMT action figures, someone is finally releasing a version of the turtles based on the comic book series

Apr 21, 2008 - 10:00:11 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Star Wars Action Figures - Life or Death?
Around 1992 I got bit by the Star Wars bug again and went back and hunted down the original action figures and was fortunate enough to complete the series

Apr 15, 2008 - 11:44:46 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
How Bright Is The Future of Action Figure Collecting?
Are action figure produced today better than those of the past?

Apr 3, 2008 - 8:48:57 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Continue to Roll Out
Will Transformers Animated break or make the popular toy franchise?

Mar 30, 2008 - 10:21:03 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
G.I.Joe Makes a Stunning Return!
To compare the original G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero action figures with the 25th Anniversary homage series would be nearly impossible

Mar 20, 2008 - 8:54:21 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
DC Direct Action Figures Creates Their own Competition
Which vendor, DC Direct or Mattel, makes the best DC Comics-based toys?

Mar 12, 2008 - 9:01:56 AM



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Comics
Richard Sala's Delphine #3
In the belly of...
Dark Horse Puts Deadlocke on Shelves
Comic book based on the novel, Venomous, now available.
Xeric-Winning Haunted Due in January 2010
Orion Books to release Joshua Smeaton graphic novel, now available for pre-order.
Brilliant Blue: Volume 2 (DokiDoki)
Will professional and family concerns end this new love?
Movies
Dark Horse Releases Tim Burton Skins
Cell phone and laptop skins now on sale.
Paranormal Activity
The buzz is real. This delivers scary.
Paranormal Activity Officially a Blockbuster
Paramount Pictures insists you know this - via a press release.
UGO Battlestar Galactica Contest Edges Towards End
Deadline for entry looms!
Action Figures
Dark Horse Announces New Domo Merchandise
New wave of collectibles due in March 2009.
Get Your Color Corps Rings
Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.
Dick Tracy at San Diego Comic Con
Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with five, count ‘em, five, exclusives, the return of an old favorite and one can’t miss party
Dark Horse Does More Tim Burton
New items includes figures and merchandise.
Video Games
Review: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Despite some dated graphics, this addition to the already massive sand box game is very welcomed.
Review: Halo 3: ODST
With great visuals, audio and addictive multiplayer mode, this game is a great addition to the series.
Review: The Beatles: Rock Band
Harmonix keeps delivering a new experience each time. This game is an absolute must have for Beatles fans and music lovers alike.
VIZ Media Announces New Naruto Games
New Naruto Shippuden games arrive for the DS and the Wii.
Books
A Kiss Before The Apocalypse: A Remy Chandler Novel
Thomas E. Sniegoski’s first adult novel is also the first in a hopefully long line of new urban fantasy adventures.
The Official xxxHOLiC Guide
The manga guide for the rest of us.
Legacy: A Novel by Thomas E. Sniegoski
The son of a superhero must struggle with his father's legacy in order to determine his own future.
VIZ Media Publishes Death Note Novel
Novel based on hit manga and anime now available.
Interviews
James Armstrong 2009 FanExpo Interview
FanExpo 2009 Toronto Interview with James Armstrong
Optimum Wound
Crime Noir comic book series web comics by Optimum Wound
Tara Tallan
Tara Tallan Creator of Galaxion Web Comics
Jeremy Dale Interview
Jeremy Dale Interview artist on Miserable Dastards comic book
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