But Can He Shoot Straight?: Storm Shadow Trooper G.I. Joe Figure
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010So, we had to suffer through a Mickey Mouse Transformer to get a Storm Shadow ninja Stormtrooper? I think that’s basically how karma works, right? Via toycutter, who recognizes GWS as the authoritative voice on the best-guess definitions of words like “karma”. Find custom G.I. Joe figures on Ebay
Cobra Hates Its Soldiers: G.I. Joe Jungle Viper Figure
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010This Cobra Jungle Viper* figure is among the G.I. Joe 3 3/4″ figures announced at Toy Fair 2010, which is visiting New York City this week to highlight all the latest Chinese-made lead-based products for children. Obviously, neither practicality nor stealth is priority #1 in the Cobra’s version of jungle warfare. Otherwise, the Commander wouldn’t [...]
Geek Scorns Photoshop, Makes Scout Trooper Figure Actually Ride a Chipmunk – Kooky Star Wars Tribute
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Wow. You’ve got to respect the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Star Wars geek Chris McVeigh. I mean, if George Lucas wanted to see a Scout Trooper riding a chipmunk, he’d have his crack team of digital artists at ILM fire up their CGI-making machinery. And then only manage to get 93% of the way to [...]
The Top Five Geek Icons Who Deserve Action Figures In Their Likenesses
Friday, May 9th, 2008In just two weeks, Herobuilders.com can create a personalized 12-inch action figure in your likeness… for only $425. Or, if you think of it in another way… for the cost of an original, G1 Optimus Prime, still in its package. In other words, perfectly reasonable. Especially when you consider the finished product, which I think [...]
