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Lego fans are nothing if not devoted, so much so that they've built up a slew of great unofficial websites devoted to buying, selling, trading and customizing their Lego minifigures. We break down the top 10 right here.

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Name That Action Figure! 6.3.11

Friday June 3, 2011

Name That Action Figure 6.3.11

Wow! Either I truly stumped my readers into silence or everyone has completely lost interest in this game (which is quite possible), but out of only two guesses last week (both rooting for something out of TMNT), both, sadly, were wrong. But a noble effort to TOMAX and Doc!

Now for the reveal! Last week's mystery figure was none other than...

Vintage Star Wars IG-88

Kenner's vintage Star Wars IG-88! Yes, the galaxy's scrawniest droid bounty hunter.

Think you know this week's mystery figure? Take a look at the pic at the top of this post and give it a shot in the comments section! Come on... I know you can do it!

Video Link: Mattel Masters of the Universe Promotion circa 1986!

Friday June 3, 2011

Mattel Masters of the Universe Promotion circa 1986

Thanks to one seriously cool Dad back in 1986, and the thoughtfulness of his now grown son, we can all have a look at an absolutely amazing mall promotion put on by Mattel way back in 1986 to promote their toy-shelf-ruling Masters of the Universe line.

The video (seen here) shows what it was like back in the heyday of massive action figure lines, when toys were all about excitement and play, and companies cared about pumping up their fans with stunning displays like this one. Trust me, click on the link. It's too cool for words.

I spotted this video link last night on the 4chan /toy/ boards (don't go there, it's evil), and saw this morning that the video is spreading like wildfire, popping up on sites such as Poe Ghostal and Topless Robot. So, forgive my whole jumping on the bandwagon, but I'm giddily caught up in the wave of epic nostalgia that this video has unleashed.

By the Power of Grayskull!

Action Figure Link-o-Rama! The Shadow, Robocop, Thrilling Jacko & Mad Love!

Wednesday June 1, 2011

Toys R Us Exclusive DCUC Joker and Harley Quinn Mad Love 2 Pack

Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men? - The Shadow Knows! And Go Hero knows how to make one seriously stunning action figure. From his signature red scarf to his gleaming twin .45s, this figure is simply brilliant, and for $130, it jolly well should be.

Harley & Joker Sittin' in a Tree - A bunch of pics leaked out recently of the upcoming Toys R Us exclusive DCUC Mad Love 2 pack featuring Harley Quinn and the Joker looking all lovey-dovey. Collector's are already loving the less-blue-in-the-face version of Harley. I'm predicting this one to be a smash hit. (originally spotted on Toyriffic)

I Totally Want These Robocop and Michael Jackson Thriller Figures! - Besides them being brilliantly done, just think about the awesome stop-motion animations you could make about the adventures of Robocop and Zombie Micheal Jackson fighting crime together! In space! Against aliens! With a special guest appearance by the Shadow! It boggles the mind. (Via Super Punch)

DCUC Wave 19! - MTV Geek got the exclusive to show off the newest offerings from Mattel with their 19th wave of DC Universe Classics figures. The wave includes Sandman (not the gloomy Neil Gaiman version, but the gas-gun guy), The Atom, Hawkman, Lord Naga, Magog and possibly the cutest version of Stargirl I have ever seen.

Name That Action Figure! 5.27.2011

Friday May 27, 2011

Name That Action Figure 5.27.11

Think you know this week's mystery figure (shown above)? Leave your guess in the comments below and claim those bragging rights!

Last week represented a first in Name That Action Figure history, in that no one correctly guessed the mystery figure! I knew some of you were going to need a bit more of a challenge and it looks like I gave it to you. Despite many excellent guesses, nobody correctly named...

... DCUC's Creeper!

DCUC Creeper Action Figure

Good effort everyone! Get your revenge by correctly guessing this week's mystery figure!

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