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The Muppets coming soon.
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STAR WARS Merchandise Episode - 2
sh9000 replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Up for preorder.
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The biggest missed opportunity is the chance for a "Judge Dredd/Matchbox" crossover movie. (during the "2000AD" "Dredd" epic "The Cursed Earth" Dredd used a vehicle, a futuristic AFV, that was based on one of Matchboxs "Raider Command" vehicles. And when I say "based on", I mean directly copied from. You could even win one in a "2000AD" competition at the time!). -
Hahah, fair!
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I'm not a car guy thus Hot Wheels have never really been my jam. However, I do like the aesthetics of some cars and I've always admired the ceaseless inventiveness and creativity of the folks behind both Matchbox, originally a British company, and Mattel's Hot Wheels. (Mattel bought matchbox in 1997) Obviously this is a toyline ripe with potential for media, especially given the range of variety and styles amongst the various vehicle designs over the years, from extremely fanciful to modern and realistic. IMHO, I don't think live action is the way to go, but rather animation. The IP is well-suited for both racing and intrigue, ala Speed Racer, which would make for a great formula. I'd love to see Mattel partner up with the likes of Production IG and produce a well-written show that focuses as much on characters as plot, as well as the use of many of Hot Wheels' designs over the years to great effect. that's something a non-HW guy like me could get into. Guess we'll see how the live action movie goes, but I suspect it'll be lowest common denominator fodder, rife with cheese, middling acting, vacuous plot, and likely short on some of HW's more fanciful and out-there designs which could far better be rendered and utilized in animation. I'd rather see a more mature series (thinking along the lines of Gargoyles, Tron: Uprising, or even more mature anime fare). Given its nigh 58-year history (and Matchbox's even longer history), there are a lot of older fans of this franchise that would be served by a mature and well-developed story and characters, moreso IMHO than a dumbed-down movie aimed at kids. -
I'm waiting for the 50% off sale.
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has anyone picked this up yet? doesn't look great, but still... curious.
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I never purchased anything through Mandarake before, and I have to confess that I wouldn't be sure how to... I thought that was auction-based for Japan only? (I'm showing my age.)
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I thought preorders on AmiAmi was still available?
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Huh? Assuming you're in the US, you can preorder easily. BBTS and Tamashii Nations official amazon store offers them. Now whether or not you're willing to deal with US markups and waiting for ocean freight, that's another story
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Well, if money was no object...
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Medicom/Hot Toys and all 1/6 scale figures
borgified replied to EXO's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
You really have to be a Showa/Heisei/Reiwa Kamen Rider fan to get at least one of these upscaled versions of the many characters of the franchise. -
$116 USD, July-Sept 2026
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Definitely my favorite song of theirs. Followed by Stone Cold Crazy
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It takes 10 seconds to find one online.
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One day I will stop logging on to the MWF every few years and be able to ACTUALLY EASILY PRE-ORDER something I want from Bandai in a way that's easier than seeking the lost ark of the covenant....But today is not that day
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Thanks so much! That KOG you hooked me up with is starting to take shape. Also my first resin kit arrived and is taking a bath in degreaser. A new adventure begins. I have lots to learn.
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A collection to be proud of.
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They don't get much rarer than this... The Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 2 chase AT-ST Driver. It's taken me FIFTEEN YEARS to track one down! 🥲
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That was too cheesy for my tastes. I thought Xfinity's ET Superbowl commercial was waaaaay better.
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HISHE.
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Mirage Shock Commando Triceraton.
