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This week on Half The Battle we take a look at the second half of the G.I.Joe Cartoon Episode, ‘The Sludge Factor‘ from Season #2 of the DIC G.I.Joe Cartoon Series. If you like talking Eco Warriors, you will enjoy this one. Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forums and join in the discussion!
Read MoreThere are a lot of young Transformers fans out there who became fans long after the 1980’s passed. Many of whom do not know the rich history behind one of the most successful toy lines of all time. Today we have this great article to share with you from DenofGeek.com which takes a look at how some of your favorite Transformers Characters came to exist. Hopefully this will be a little education for some and a trip down memory lane for others. Check out the article below and share your…
Read MoreStory By Mitchell Smith G.I. Joe 1985 The Year 1985 launched a massive toy line into my life, a creative T.V. Series, and like me, many kids were over joyed on Christmas day. There are many years of G.I.Joe before and after 1985 that were great, but this was one of my favorite years. Dreadnoks, Lady Jaye, Flint, and the Crimson Twins were just a few of my favorites, as well as a revamped Snake Eyes. The A.W.E Striker, Moray, and perhaps the holy Grail of G.I. Joe vehicles/playsets the U.S.S…
Read MoreSomeone at the retailer ‘Meijer’ made a big mistake and started putting out labels and information for the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens Toy line way ahead of schedule. And, today we have some images of what exactly was leaked. Check out the details below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: jeditemplearchives.com) Uh-oh! It looks like someone at Meijers goofed! WARNING: SPOILERS APPLY!! We have a mod complete with toy descriptions of Episode 7 product due for Force Friday. The crazy thing? This Meijers store is claiming they…
Read MoreThere have been multitudes of rumors surrounding Hasbro bringing back one of its more popular toy lines from the 1980’s, ‘M.A.S.K.‘. Now it sounds like Hasbro may actually have plans to put M.A.S.K. back on the front burner. Check out the latest below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Hisstank) When it comes to Hasbro, no one knows what lies behind the Masquerade? (Well, except maybe the TFW Network.) Back in last December, our sister site ToyArk revealed that Hasbro has applied for several M. A. S. K.…
Read MoreWe recently brought you the story about the father who went on local TV to express his opinion that the Star Wars Black ‘Slave Leia’ figure was inappropriate for children and should not be on the toy aisle. Today we have learned that Princess Leia herself, Actress Carrie Fisher has shared her thoughts on the subject. Check out the latest below, and let us know your opinion after the JUMP! (Source:epictimes.com) Ever since Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was released in 1983, one of the film’s most…
Read MoreSaw #AntMan, now you want some collectible goods to bring home and display on your shelf? No worries, we have you covered. It looks like the awesome Walgreens Exclusive, ‘Ant-Man‘ figure is hitting retail now. Get the latest on this awesome figure below, and sound off with your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: toyark) Looks like the recently reveal Marvel Legends Ant Man, which is a Walgreens Exclusive is hitting stores, just in time for the release of the film this weekend. Marvelicious Toys has posted up a photo. It shows…
Read MoreToday we have two great video reviews for the brand new Transformers Combiner Wars ‘Hot Rod‘ and ‘Skywarp‘ figures. I am personally looking forward to check these out, because I to see how the concept works of using ‘Hot Rod‘ as a combiner. Check out the reviews below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: TFormers.com) TFormers forum member koolkollectibleskhai has brought us a couple new videos looking at Generations wave 4’s Rodimus and Skywarp, both recolors of already very excellent molds. In these videos get good looks at…
Read MoreIn a recent local TV news story out of Philadelphia, a local father went on TV claiming that the Star Wars Black Series ‘Slave Leia‘ figure was inappropriate for children and should not be sold in the children’s toy department. You know that in the current social climate, one person taking offense to something will gain traction and in a week, Hasbro will stop selling Slave Leia altogether. So what do you think about this stance? Sound off with your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: myfoxphilly.com) A trip down the…
Read MoreThis week on Half The Battle, we take a look at the supposed 19 year old Major, and pilot of the G.I.Joe Battle Copter, ‘Major Altitude‘. Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the Discussions!
Read MoreThe upcoming 2016 Captain America Marvel Legends Wave has been partially revealed at SDCC, and we have the photos of the characters Captain America, Mockingbird, and Taskmaster. The complimentary, ‘Build-A-Figure’ which will accompany this wave will be shown Tomorrow. Check out all the details below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: TheFwoosh) Three new Marvel Legends have been shown, no idea yet in what capacity they will be released, whether a three pack or in a new Captain America line, but we’ve got a new Taskmaster, new Mockingbird and…
Read MoreToday we have all the latest additions to Hasbro’s epic Transformers Combiner Wars line straight from SDCC. This includes first looks at the character, ‘Victorion‘. Check out all the figures and images below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: TFormers.com)
Read MoreWhat is probably the most popular Comic Book character going right now, ‘Spider-Gwen‘, is finally going to be getting an action figure worthy of her coolness. Hasbro has announced today that they are going to be releasing a Marvel Legends scale figure of the character. Get all the details and mirrored images from Toyark on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark)
Read MoreToday we have a look at the exciting new Walgreens Exclusive, ‘Ant-Man‘ figure that is coming from Hasbro. You know after you have seen the new ‘Ant-Man‘ movie in just a few days, you won’t want to miss this jem. Get the details below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark) Marvel tweeted out a photo of an upcoming Walgreens Exclusive Marvel Legends Eric O’Grady Ant Man. The comic style figure will be seen at Hasbro’s San Diego Comic-Con Display. It will be available on Walgreens.com starting July…
Read MoreGreat news for G.I.Joe fans, the G.I.Joe 50th Anniversary ‘Silent Strike‘ vehicle 2 pack is going to be a BBTS shared exclusive. This is great news, as it will make it easier to acquire for more collectors. Get the details on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: bbts) Note – This item will be ready to order at 12:01 AM July 7th. Product Description A tank rolls through the city to scout out the G.I. Joe forces, only to be assaulted from above by a swooping…
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