Hasbro needed 8,000 backers before they would make it, and got over 26,000, making it one of the most successful HasLab projects to date. The HasLab HISS Tank is made to scale with the 6-inch Classified figures and it’s huge. I preordered mine in August 2022 and it finally arrived December 2023. Talk about a … Continue reading HasLab HISS Tank (2023)
Last year, Hasbro released some great toys tied to JEDI turning 40, including this set. I don’t always buy the retro collection figures because I already have most of the originals that they’re based on. However, this set was a must-have for the following reasons. First, Mon Mothma was never made during the original 1977-1985 … Continue reading RETURN OF THE JEDI Retro Collection Box Set 2023
A Hasbro Pulse exclusive, the Kneesaa and Wicket two-pack based on the 1980s EWOKS cartoon television series is an absolute must have for fans of these cute, fuzzy, little people-eaters. They come packaged together in a box. Let’s take them out! Fantastic vintage style packaging and you have to love the gold character coins, a … Continue reading Kneesaa and Wicket 2-Pack (2023)
One of my favorite character designs from RETURN OF THE JEDI is Weequay. Such a cool looking alien, though he met with an untimely death by Luke’s lightsaber and the Sarlacc Pit. With JEDI turning 40, Hasbro put an emphasis on releasing figures from the film in 2023, including this impressive sculpt of Weequay. Let’s … Continue reading Weequay 2023 Figure
This outstanding set was part of Kenner’s first wave of EMPIRE STRIKES BACK toys. Of course, this snow fort isn’t featured in the film, but Kenner correctly understood that kids playing with STAR WARS figures didn’t just remake scenes from the movies. Kids created their own adventures, and Kenner sometimes made their own creations, such … Continue reading Imperial Attack Base Play-set (1980)
The N-1 Starfighter dropped last fall and it’s a beauty. As seen on Disney Plus in THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT and THE MANDALORIAN Season 3, Hasbro did a great job bringing this from television to our toy shelves. Here’s more pictures from the box. It comes with exclusive figures of The Mandalorian and Grogu, … Continue reading The Mandalorian’s N-1 Starfighter (2023)
The first HUNGER GAMES novel was published by Scholastic Press in 2008. When the first film came out in 2012, Mattel added this gem to their Barbie Collector - Black Label line. Here’s the back of the box. The spine: The lettering on the front of the box is better seen when the light hits … Continue reading Katniss Barbie (2012)
Let’s face it. If you don’t have this, you’re jealous. Don’t even try to deny it. ‘80s icons Mr. T and Hulk Hogan are friends and appeared together at WWE events. In 1985, while THE A-TEAM was still putting out new episodes, Mr. T became a professional wrestler. He and Hulk were tag-team partners at … Continue reading Mr. T and Hulk Hogan WWE Funko Pop Set (2020)
Last September, Hasbro released an all new Jabba’s Palace playset that comes with an exclusive Bib Fortuna figure, as seen in THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT preview at the end of the second season of THE MANDALORIAN. Here are some images of the box. Inside we have three boxes and the instructions. Let’s open the … Continue reading Boba Fett’s Throne Room/Jabba’s Palace Playset (2023)
The first HasLab project for the Joes arrived in January 2023 - the iconic Skystriker jet and seven exclusive vintage style figures (3.75 inches with o-rings). HasLab needed 10,000 preorders before they would move forward with production, and they received over 15,000 by the deadline. Let's put it together! It's similar to other Skystriker releases … Continue reading HasLab Skystriker (2023)
