Product details:

There are going to be two different versions of the Sgt. Slaughter 3.75-inch figure – a primary figure (PF) and variant figure (VF), sold separately.
Re: accessories, both the PF and VF will come with a whistle and a non-removable hat. The PF also comes with a weight belt, baton, and microphone; the VF also comes with a machine gun and revolver.

There is the potential for the PF and VF to be sold online at HasbroToyShop.com following SDCC, but that is not guaranteed based on the “special edition” nature of the PF and the “special SPECIAL edition” nature of the VF.
Pricing is TBA.

As announced at New York Toy Fair: Sgt. Slaughter himself will be present at the Hasbro booth at SDCC (date/time TBA).

We examine two different households.  One couple that is about to have a baby and needs solutions for their nursery.  We featured that one last week on the site.  Now, we’re taking a look at OUR family…..crammed into a two-bedroom apartment!  This happens a lot, especially in urban settings, so what can you do to personalize such a crampt space?  To add onto that, what if you have a little boy and little girl sharing a room?!  How do you express each one’s personality?

Wall stickers are re-stickable graphics that..well go on the wall, right?   In this case we’re featuring Star Wars: Clone Wars and Littlest Pet Shop Wall stickers from Room Mates Peel and Stick! 

The Littlest Pet Shop wall stickers are adorable and our daughter had a fun time telling daddy where she wanted each one to go.  She was able to personalize her little wall space, which has made her so happy.  We also included some really cheap wall stickers from the Dollar Tree to create her ‘Princess Anya’ bit at the head of her bed.  You can see the results below…

My son’s area was a mess!  He had a few posters strewn about and it just wasn’t anything uniform.   We settled on Star Wars: The Clone Wars for the design and boy were we pleased.  The lightsabers glow in the dark, which made for a very happy boy.  Again, we used Dollar Tree wall stickers to do the name and the Robots at the head if his bed!

 The rest of the room has wall graphics from Gamer Graffix……the kids both like Ghostbusters and Lego Batman…

You can see clearly by the above photos that you can really personalize and customize a small living space with these great wall stickers!  They typically retail for $15 or less each, so it fits most any budget!

You can buy the Star Wars: Clone Wars wall stickers on the Room Mates Peel ‘n Stick Site HERE

You can buy the Littlest Pet Shop wall stickers on the Room Mates Peel ‘n Stick Site HERE

A nice selection of Master Replicas items are back in stock! Incuding Leia and Luke blasters from A New Hope. These sabers and blasters have been opened, but we need to have a little fun playing Imperials and Rebels around the office (am I right?).

Finally, check out the awesome new full ensemble costumes available for pre-order. Right now, pick from Anakin and Death Star Officer. Don’t be caught at Comic-Con without it! For more galactic goodness, click through to

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If you’ve ever owned a 12″ figure from Sideshow, then you know exactly what to expect in the name of quality.  These are finely detailed and sculpted.  The clothing is fantastic and accurate.   These are the baddest-ass GI Joe figures you’ll ever see! 

Cobra Comander

The Commander is shown in his traditional draped-cloth mask with a very modern war suit and trench coat. 

The Cobra Commander 12 inch Figure features:

• Fully articulated Prometheus male body with 30+ points of articulation
• Hooded Cobra Commander Portrait
• Shirt with Cobra emblem
• Pants
• Trench coat
• Boots
• Detailed belt with Cobra Command buckle
• Pistol with holster and 2 x ammo magazines
• Magazine pouch for Pistol Ammo
• MP-7 with short magazine, silencer, and 3 x long magazines
• Magazine pouch for MP-7 Ammo
• Dagger with scabbard and chain
• Cobra Commander gun
• 3 sets of interchangeable gloved hands
• 12-inch display base with G.I. Joe logo

Product Specifications

License:

G.I. Joe

Product Type:

12 inch Figure

Product Weight:

3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)*

Box Size:

14.00″ H (355.6mm) x 7.00″ W (177.8mm) x 5.00″ L (127mm)*

Est. Shipping Weight:

3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)

Artists:

• Tim Hansen
• Heath Hammond
• Bernardo Esquivel
• Tim Miller
• Tim Niver
• Jared Chapman
• Seth Rinaldi
• Scott Klauder
• Tom Gilliland
• Darth Rimmer
• Matt Aylward
• Joe Allard
• The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles

Product Backstory

He leads the force of COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization that has become a thorn in the sides of the GI Joe team and threat to the entire world. He has legions of soldiers, millions of dollars and an arsenal of state of the art equipment at his disposal, yet the man remains a mystery. Cobra Commander is as arrogant as he is ruthless, and if there is a face of evil, it lies under a blue shroud. Bent on world domination, Cobra Commander cuts a swath through freedom, liberty, and justice. He will stop at nothing to push his forces to victory. The only thing in his way: GI Joe.

Cobra Officer

The Cobra Officer is featured with his helmet and fatigues.  The helmet is removable to reveal a hooded head.

The Cobra Officer 12 inch Figure features:

• Fully articulated Pro male body V1.0 with 30+ points of articulation
• Cobra Officer portrait with facemask
• Officer helmet
• Shirt with COBRA insignias and Officer Rank Bars
• Pants
• Boots
• Detailed belt
• Smersh rig with buttpack
• AK 74 bayonet with sheath
• AK 74 with silencer and mag
• AK 74 Aim Point Sight
• Kneepads
• Handgun with magazine and leg holster
• 2 Canteens with fabric cover
• 3 sets of interchangeable gloved hands
• 12-inch display base with COBRA logo

Product Specifications

License:

G.I. Joe

Product Type:

12 inch Figure

Product Weight:

4.00 lbs (1.81 kg)*

Box Size:

17.00″ H (431.8mm) x 9.00″ W (228.6mm) x 6.00″ L (152.4mm)*

Est. Shipping Weight:

3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)

Artists:

• Seth Rinaldi
• Heath Hammond
• Andy Bergholtz
• Bernardo Esquivel
• Tim Hanson
• Kevin Ellis
• Jesse Lincoln
• Chadwick Andersen
• The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles

Product Backstory: At the forefront of any COBRA strike are the Officers of the COBRA infantry. Fiercely loyal to COBRA ideals and unwavering in their commitment, these are the individuals who have stood out among squadrons of hardened and sadistic troopers. Their cunning lust for power propels them to commit heinous acts on the battlefield in an effort to be noticed by COBRA’s top command. Once selected as a candidate for Officer, intensive physical and psychological training morphs them into effective and elite field leaders. Expert training in all aspects of modern warfare and leadership allows the Officers to lead their units in effective, daring and atrocious acts of hostility and intimidation around the globe. Proving their worth through their actions, these are the selected few the Commander relies on to spread his gospel of world domination. COBRA Officers are held responsible not only for their own actions but for the actions of those serving within their unit. Officers demand the same loyalty that the COBRA Commander demands from them. Should they suspect any lack of this from the troopers serving them, the punishment they deal can be swift and extremely severe. These are the most insidious and evil of the legions of troopers serving COBRA. They aren’t promoted for their good looks……..COBRA!

Where can you buy these amazing figures?  On the Sideshow Toys site, of course!  Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!  Thats right, we said it!

Buy Cobra Commander  

Buy Cobra Officer

We examine two different households.  One couple that is about to have a baby and needs solutions for their nursery.  This couple resides in a two bedroom rental home.   They have limited ability to customize their surroundings beyond a new paint job.   They have a desire to express some personality and warmth in their new baby’s room, so they turn to wall stickers!

Wall stickers are re-stickable graphics that..well go on the wall, right?   In this case we’ve narrowed down this great tree from Room Mates Peel and Stick! 

We got the wall graphic online and went to work!  They spent the day painting their new baby girl’s room pink and getting the crib ready to go.  When the graphic was placed on the wall it just seemed a little too simple, so to liven up the decore we got creative.  The tree was placed in each corner, to give more personality to the entire wall.  The results can be seen below…

We highly recommend this method of decoration.   Your walls can grow with your little one, you can simply order new stickers to replace the old ones!  Keep your packaging and you can store them for the next time you wish to use them, or re-sell them!

You can purchase this and other Room Mates Peel and Stick product on their official website.

Product samples provided by: Room Mates Peel and Stick

IRON MAN: ARMORED ADVENTURES – THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Entire First Season Of Fan-Favorite Series Debuts On DVD May 4
From Marvel Animation, Method Films, Genius Products And Vivendi Entertainment
Arriving Just In Time For The Theatrical Debut Of Iron Man 2
Program Description

Embark on the high-octane adventures of boy-genius Tony Stark and his friends as they combine the latest technology and a little teamwork to save the world from evil when “Iron Man: Armored Adventures” The Complete First Season soars onto DVD May 4 from Marvel Animation, Method Films, Genius Products and Vivendi Entertainment.  Based on the hugely popular and successful Iron Man franchise from Marvel Entertainment, the four-disc set features all 26 episodes from the action-packed first season. With pulse-pounding showdowns, secrets and larger-than-life challenges, Iron Man and his ever-evolving, adaptable armor are always ready for high-speed flight and whatever high-tech battles ensue. Possessing “smart writing and stellar CG butt-kickery” (Entertainment Weekly), the 3D CGI animated hit television series launched in 2009 and holds the record for the highest-rated original series premiere on Nicktoons Network.  The perfect adrenaline-rush for fans before the theatrical release of Iron Man 2, the “Iron Man: Armored Adventures” The Complete First Season four-disc set will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.93.

Show Synopsis
Tony Stark is not the typical teenager… he’s a billionaire, brilliant inventor… and Iron Man!  “Iron Man: Armored Adventures” follows Tony Stark, 16-year-old genius and heir to the billion-dollar corporation Stark International, as he battles the enemies of world peace with his revolutionary power armor technology.  Growing up, Tony had always lived a life of luxury, but everything went horribly wrong when a tragic plane accident robbed him of his father and nearly cost him his own life.  Eager to honor the memory of his dad, Tony now uses his suit of invincible armor and technical know-how to protect those who would also fall prey to tragedy, corruption and conspiracy.  With help from his friends Jim Rhodes and Pepper Potts, Tony’s activities as Iron Man usually result in high-speed flight, high-tech battles and high-octane quests for justice.

“Iron Man: Armored Adventures” The Complete First Season
Join the adventures of teenage prodigy Tony Stark and his alter ego, Iron Man as he uses his technological inventions to battle villains and save the world!  Includes all 26 episodes from Season 1.

Special Features:
Storyboards
Original Sketches of Characters, Vehicles and More!

BASICS
Price:                    $29.93
Street Date:          May 4, 2010
Prebook Date:      March 30, 2010
Catalog Number:  GN01369
Rating:                  NR
Run time:              572 minutes 
Format:                 Wide Screen
Language:             English
Closed Captioned

I’m sure many can agree that Sideshow makes some great 12″ figures and occasionally a neat diorama or two.  But it can be argued that the Snake Eyes vs. Red Ninja is their best effort yet.  When swinging cardboard tubes and climbing trees in the backyard aren’t getting it done anymore, this diorama will satisfy your fantasy. Place your pre-order now!

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Today we’re going to feature the Construct-a-Buzz. The most important part of any Lego set, in this reviewer’s opinion, is the mini-figure. Its what lasts in your mind with a Lego set and what you want to ensure that you have for your collection. This Construct-a-Buzz comes with..wait for it….and Alien mini-figure! Its adorable. Plain and simple.

How difficult is the set? Not very. The recommended age range is 7-14. My 7 year old son got ahold of it and had it built in minutes, so its perfectly on-target for the age recommendations.

How does it look? You can see from the pictures…its amazing. Lego has really outdone themselves, like usual. He reminds me of the huge Lego statues you sometimes see as a promotion for their various licenses. He’s a great homage to Lego and Toy Story sitting on your shelf. Its great for a collector, because he stays together well and doesn’t lose pieces easily. Its great for kids because, well they can build and play with their own Lego Buzz Lightyear! Whats not to love, right?

The price point on this item is around $25

How to Buy: The Lego Store

Product provided by: Lego

The Balrog has been rarely featured in Lord of the Rings merchandise, until now. The detail work on this full-scale dioramma is absolutely breathtaking. The Balrog is featured in all its glory with heat enfused flesh and an encompasing wingspan. Gandalf is a tiny addition, to show the scale difference between the two characters

When we saw pics of this one online it wasn’t that impressive. Pictures honestly can’t do it enough justice. This is one of the most amazing pieces I’ve ever seen and its definately a tops for Sideshow Collectibles. They really outdid themselves on this one.

Its large..I won’t lie to you. About 18″ in height alone, not to mention the width. I recommend having a large, enclosed display case for it or a VERY sturdy bookcase for it to go on the top of, but you must own this piece before its gone. The Hobbit is coming out in a year or two, and Funko is already producing some LOTR product, so Lord of the Rings fever is going to strike again!  I cannot recommend this one enough!

How to buy: Sideshow Collectibles Website

Product Provided by: Sideshow Collectibles