Mattel Retro Superheroes Kyle Rayner 2011

I like to run a positive website. I believe in fun, enjoyment, and the ability for us to find pleasure in occasionally silly things. Unfortunately, some things just do everything in their power to avoid being enjoyed. The vast majority of my reviews tend to get glowing praise, mainly because I pay for everything I review and don't particularly want to own crap, but we all make mistakes. I'm just going to go ahead and say it - this was a mistake.

DC Direct Diana Prince 2011

Wonder Woman has had a rather.. difficult history. DC Comics has never really been sure what to do with her, which has led to some fantastic storylines and some terrible storylines. She rocked the air waves in the 1970s, and hasn't been seen in any live action adaptation since. Her comics have set sales records and nearly been canceled more times that could be counted. She is absolutely a walking contradiction.. but no one can deny she doesn't make for some fantastic plastic toys!

Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Prince Fabulous

Don't get me started on MattyCollector. Don't get me started on Mattel, Scott Nietlich, or the overall mishandling of the Masters of the Universe Classics line. What should have been an astoundingly successful line was instead turned into a niche line for only the most serious of collectors. Cherry pickers and frugal shoppers need not apply. I started off with a lot of excitement for the figures, but bowed out after a year and a half and only a few figures bought. There is one rule I'm very particular about and never break.. I don't fight people to take my money. That's why I was thrilled to hear that a lot of "sold out" Masters of the Universe Classics figures were released to Big Lots and being sold for $10 each. I absolutely don't mind swinging by a store and buying a figure at a good price off of a shelf, so it was an instant win.

Hasbro Marvel Legends - Mighty Thor

I swear, the timing of this review is entirely coincidental and not really meant to coincide with the release of Thor's second movie, The Dark World. That said, I don't mind the occasional happy coincidence! I happily take them when I can. Let's take a look at Thor from Hasbro!