The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – Barbie Hits The Big Screen!

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today I’m taking a look at something that has been around for over 6 decades. There have been over 1 Billion toys sold, many animated movies and now Barbie has a live action movie come this July. I did not grow up with Barbies in my household but when I had children of my own many a Barbies ealked through my door . Many hours were spent watching cartoons and now the live action movie will bring Barbie to life. Without Barbie there…

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The Breaking News Report 

Mattel and Hasbro Teaming Up for Transformers / Hot Wheels Crossover and More!

It looks like the two biggest rivals in the toy industry are teaming up and crossing over some of the most iconic brands, such as Transformers, Barbie and Hot Wheels. Mattel will also release a line of Transformers-branded Hot Wheels vehicles in early 2024. Check out the details below and let us know if these crossovers peak your interest in the comments. Source: Comicbook.com “We are excited to pair some of the most popular brands together for the first time,” says Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel. “This collaboration features world-class intellectual property (IP),…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Sally Ride Barbie’ By Mitchell Smith!

I recently saw the Sally Ride Barbie at retail, part of the inspiring Women series. I’m not one to collect Barbie, but this one caught my eye on the end cap. So I moved in for a closer inspection. Actually not bad for a Barbie. Some great points of articulation and a really cool helmet that could be swapped over to a 12 inch G.I. Joe. Maybe with a little work you could swap out the hands with some better gripping hands if you wanted to. Over all this one…

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Get the skinny on “The Toys That Made Us” on Netflix

 The Toys That Made Us is a documentary series that gives a behind the scenes look at the toys that for many of us helped define who we are and how we transitioned from children to adults. What was it that captured the imagination of all those kids and just how did ideas become reality. Four episodes delve into some of the biggest toy properties that Generation X played with. The first episode tackles the monumental task of the story behind Star Wars toys. A toy line that nobody wanted.…

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Go Inside The ‘Funko’ Booth at Toy Fair 2016!

This weekend we were able to give you a little taste of the Funko offerings this year with the catalog photos. Today we have a walk through of the Funko booth at Toy Fair 2016, and it definitely does not disappoint. You will see all of your favorites including, Pac-Man, Marvel, Game of Thrones, DC, Suicide Squad, Dorbs, Independence Day, Daredevil, Fast & Furious, Barbie, Warcraft, and many more. Check out the Gallery below, and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! [inpost_galleria thumb_width=”200″ thumb_height=”200″ post_id=”73132″ thumb_margin_left=”3″ thumb_margin_bottom=”0″ thumb_border_radius=”2″ thumb_shadow=”0 1px…

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