But you get my point don't you? So where am I going with this? As I was saying, is this decade the new Eighties. First of all, we had "Transformers: The Movie" on the big screen. Then early this year, the new, revamped "Knight Rider" on a made for TV movie/pilot episode.
And then while browsing the Internet, I came across these: Masters of The Universe Classics!
He-Man
Beast Man
I used to have loads of He-Man action figures, and back in 2002, they re-made the "He-Man" cartoon, and He-Man got a newer, hipper/cooler haircut.
I used to have this He-Man and Battle Cat
The old haircut which Ryan says "looks gay!"
He-Man & Battle Cat 1983
He-Man & Battle Cat 2002
With that, there were the new version of the toys as well.
2002 versions
As these were really popular (they sold out and this was a time when I hadn't started "collecting" toys yet), they re-released the old He-Man figures as Limited Edition versions.
1983 version (re-released Collectors Edition)
2008 version
1983 version (re-released Collectors Edition)
2008 version
I used to have this He-Man and Battle Cat
The old haircut which Ryan says "looks gay!"
He-Man & Battle Cat 1983
He-Man & Battle Cat 2002
With that, there were the new version of the toys as well.
2002 versions
As these were really popular (they sold out and this was a time when I hadn't started "collecting" toys yet), they re-released the old He-Man figures as Limited Edition versions.
1983 version (re-released Collectors Edition)
2008 version
1983 version (re-released Collectors Edition)
2008 version
The new MOTU: Classics looks like they've designed it to look like the originals from 1983. Kind of a retro look, but with updated sculpts and what looks to be additional articulation.
My old toys couldn't bend their elbows, knees and feet.
And of course, there were talks of the new live action movie, with Brad Pitt rumoured to play the mighty He-Man. No news about that so far though.
I'm don't usually go for movie soundtracks but I've got "The Dark Knight" soundtrack playing over and over on Winamp. It's good. Really good. I even have it on my iPhone.
My old toys couldn't bend their elbows, knees and feet.
And of course, there were talks of the new live action movie, with Brad Pitt rumoured to play the mighty He-Man. No news about that so far though.
I'm don't usually go for movie soundtracks but I've got "The Dark Knight" soundtrack playing over and over on Winamp. It's good. Really good. I even have it on my iPhone.
After much deliberation and consideration, I finally bit the bullet and placed my pre-orders for these:
The pre-orders started almost a month back and I've been having a hard time with it. On one hand, I had several things to consider: the lack of funds and the lack of space. This things look like they're going to be huge and a place to display them will be an issue.
And it's not that I don't have the funds, I do (haha!) but I had other plans.
It's like what the Joker said to Harvey in the hospital scene:
Damn you Hot Toys. DAMN YOU!
Ultimately, this means that the SONY Playstation 3 will have to wait because:
a) The SONY Playstation 3 will not sell out, unlike these "rare collectibles"
b) Hot Toys is bleeding my wallet/bank account dry
c) I will need a really nice Full HD LCD to fully enjoy the PS3 games and Blu-Ray movies
As much as I enjoyed the "Iron Man" movie, it's a good thing I'm not that into it:
And it's not that I don't have the funds, I do (haha!) but I had other plans.
It's like what the Joker said to Harvey in the hospital scene:
You had plans, look where that gotcha?
Damn you Hot Toys. DAMN YOU!
Ultimately, this means that the SONY Playstation 3 will have to wait because:
a) The SONY Playstation 3 will not sell out, unlike these "rare collectibles"
b) Hot Toys is bleeding my wallet/bank account dry
c) I will need a really nice Full HD LCD to fully enjoy the PS3 games and Blu-Ray movies
As much as I enjoyed the "Iron Man" movie, it's a good thing I'm not that into it:
I think that the Robert Downey Jr./Tony Stark sculpt is alright, but I think they did better with their Christian Bale/Bruce Wayne. Something doesn't look quite right with this one.
Those Hot Toys Cosbaby look pretty impressive as well, in a cute kind of way.
I'm not getting those, but if they were "The Dark Knight" Cosbabies, that'll be a different story. On the other hand, those Medicom Kubrick/Bearbrick sets and that Medicom RAH (Real Action Hero) 12-inch Batman with the new suit:
I've never really paid much attention to the 1/6th scale Medicom stuff other than a few like the X3: Wolverine (Hugh Jackman likeness), Comic Spider-Man and perhaps Bruce Lee.
There were complaints that the figures were smaller than 12-inches compared to other manufacturers. There were also reports of really fragile parts for the RAH (Real Action Hero) 1/6th scale stuff by Medicom.
But I gotta say, that RAH Dark Knight is very, very impressive. It almost made me change my mind, but I've already got the Hot Toys version on pre-order.
Check out the other Hot Toys Cosbabies that were released previously.
There was also a line called Chubby, which are like those traditional Russian Dolls, where you can open up each doll to find a smaller doll within.
It's a good thing I'm not into "Pirates Of The Caribbean" or "Star Wars" that much or else my resistance will be a lot less.
For example, these just arrived and are going for RM 750. The Millennium Falcon from Star Wars I believe, was one of the most sought after toys, other than the X-Wing. What's so great about this thing?
• Light-up headlights and loads of electronic vehicle and weapon sounds – engine boost, cruise mode, fly-by, firing cannons, and more
• Opening, light-up cockpit can fit up to 4 figures. Vehicle includes Han Solo and Chewbacca and can hold up to 18 figures
• Remove outer panels to access the ship’s interior, then head for the medical bay to treat wounded Rebels
• Secret smuggling compartments to hide from stormtroopers
• Boarding ramp with auto-opening action, deployment sounds and landing lights
• Pivoting gunner station to target Imperial fighters
• Light-up hyperdrive lights and authentic movie phrases and sounds from favorite characters: Han, Luke, Obi-Wan, C-3PO, Chewbacca and R2-D2
• Rotating laser turret fires 2 missiles and makes weapon sounds; ship also features a 3-missile launcher with blasting sounds, and a cannon that launches a “laser” missile
• Missile-firing mini-fighter fits inside an opening docking bay that makes electronic boarding and flight sounds
• Pivoting training probe makes lightsaber and movement sounds – learn the power of the Force
• Illuminated dejarik table with holographic creatures
Not that it matters to me, but to die-hard "Star Wars" fans and collectors. I'm sure they'll gladly pay that RM 750 for it.
But the "She Predator Machiko" does look bloody tempting.
And then the much anticipated release of the "Predator" series from the first movie starring Arnold! No pics of the Predator yet but it will be awesome no doubt.
Damn you Hot Toys. For doing such an amazing job. DAMN YOU!
So, just for a bit of fun:
As The Joker says:
I'm not getting those, but if they were "The Dark Knight" Cosbabies, that'll be a different story. On the other hand, those Medicom Kubrick/Bearbrick sets and that Medicom RAH (Real Action Hero) 12-inch Batman with the new suit:
I've never really paid much attention to the 1/6th scale Medicom stuff other than a few like the X3: Wolverine (Hugh Jackman likeness), Comic Spider-Man and perhaps Bruce Lee.
There were complaints that the figures were smaller than 12-inches compared to other manufacturers. There were also reports of really fragile parts for the RAH (Real Action Hero) 1/6th scale stuff by Medicom.
But I gotta say, that RAH Dark Knight is very, very impressive. It almost made me change my mind, but I've already got the Hot Toys version on pre-order.
Check out the other Hot Toys Cosbabies that were released previously.
There was also a line called Chubby, which are like those traditional Russian Dolls, where you can open up each doll to find a smaller doll within.
It's a good thing I'm not into "Pirates Of The Caribbean" or "Star Wars" that much or else my resistance will be a lot less.
For example, these just arrived and are going for RM 750. The Millennium Falcon from Star Wars I believe, was one of the most sought after toys, other than the X-Wing. What's so great about this thing?
• Light-up headlights and loads of electronic vehicle and weapon sounds – engine boost, cruise mode, fly-by, firing cannons, and more
• Opening, light-up cockpit can fit up to 4 figures. Vehicle includes Han Solo and Chewbacca and can hold up to 18 figures
• Remove outer panels to access the ship’s interior, then head for the medical bay to treat wounded Rebels
• Secret smuggling compartments to hide from stormtroopers
• Boarding ramp with auto-opening action, deployment sounds and landing lights
• Pivoting gunner station to target Imperial fighters
• Light-up hyperdrive lights and authentic movie phrases and sounds from favorite characters: Han, Luke, Obi-Wan, C-3PO, Chewbacca and R2-D2
• Rotating laser turret fires 2 missiles and makes weapon sounds; ship also features a 3-missile launcher with blasting sounds, and a cannon that launches a “laser” missile
• Missile-firing mini-fighter fits inside an opening docking bay that makes electronic boarding and flight sounds
• Pivoting training probe makes lightsaber and movement sounds – learn the power of the Force
• Illuminated dejarik table with holographic creatures
Not that it matters to me, but to die-hard "Star Wars" fans and collectors. I'm sure they'll gladly pay that RM 750 for it.
But the "She Predator Machiko" does look bloody tempting.
And then the much anticipated release of the "Predator" series from the first movie starring Arnold! No pics of the Predator yet but it will be awesome no doubt.
Damn you Hot Toys. For doing such an amazing job. DAMN YOU!
So, just for a bit of fun:
This is me, pissed, upon hearing all the good stuff that Hot Toys is churning out
This is Hot Toys, laughing in my face - all the way to the bank
This is me, pissed off at Hot Toys, trying to fight/resist but futile because Hot Toys have got me trapped
This is me, pissed off at Hot Toys, trying to fight/resist but futile because Hot Toys have got me trapped
As The Joker says:
It's all part of the plan.....
