Don't be alarmed, they're just Predators

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You know that a film franchise has really taken it's place in the culture when years after it's last release, action figures are being produced due to popular demand. NECA's Predators series proves that these films really have taken ahold of the American psyche, with releases that are hotter than those for films currently in theaters!

The newest figures, Series 5, include the boar, City hunter and Shaman, plus we have the next wave up for pre-order now: Guardian "Gort," Snake and Stalker are to be released in April. And because we knew from the beginning that these would prove very popular, series 1, 2 and 3 are also available, along with special editions and releases from other manufacturers including Hot Toys.

If you're keeping track for a collection, you can view all by clicking here, or check the list below:

Series 1

• Classic Predator (unmasked)


• Falconer Predator


• Berserker Predator (with mask)

Series 2

• Tracker Predator


• Battle-damaged Predator


• Berserker Predator (unmasked)

Series 3

• Elder Predator


• Predator Hound


• Classic Predator (masked)

Series 4

• Shaman Predator


• City Hunter Predator


• Boar Predator

Series 5 (scheduled for April Release)

• Stalker Predator


• Snake Predator


• Guardian "Gort" Predator

NECA Classic Predator Quarter Scale Action Figure

• Original Helmeted


• Original Open Mouth


• Original Closed Mouth

 

 

Hey, We're at Pojo Telling Pokemon Pros to Play like Newbies!

Okay, this is really only for when you need to teach a newbie, not to try to be a Pokemon card-shark (and I don't mean Sharpedo). But one thing's for sure - it's always good to get your friends to play, but that's not always as easy as it sounds. So we've come up with 8 Tips for Getting Your Reluctant Friends to play the Pokemon TCG AND even better - we've reduced the price on the Pokemon Black & White Trainer Kit to help you do it.

So take a look over at Pojo.com for our tips, plus tons of great information about Pokemon, YuGiOh and other Trading Card Games.

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This is The Thing, and It's clobberin' time!

I mean THE Thing! One great action figure from Marvel Select with a rock-solid 8+" sculpt atop the Fantastic Four base.

It's a great figure, but I feel a personal connection to this one too. I'm sure everyone has funny or odd things they remember about comic heroes, and this is one of mine.  As a child, he was the superhero most like my dad - and what kid doesn't envision her daddy as a superhero? Dad's a huge, muscular man (check), friendly blue eyes (check), and to top it off...they're both named Ben. So in my childhood mind, it was quite possible that my dad was living a secret life as The Thing!

So check out this figure, it's a really great one. And even if your dad isn't at all like The Thing, he's still a great character!

My Little Pony Poll...the herd arrived!

We always have a fun poll going at ToyWiz.com, and this week, something magic happened. At first, Transformers seemed to be in the lead. Then overnight....

That's right - over 13,000 votes for My Little Pony! It seems some great fans at EquestriaDaily.com decided to pony up and vote! We absolutely love their spirit and teamwork, with thousands of votes coming in very quickly. We paid a visit to their forums to say thank you, and changed the My Little Pony poll option to reflect our appreciation for what they accomplished!

What do you think - next time should we ask which pony would win in battle?

Super 10% off Sale, Just in Time for Holiday Shipping!

10% OFF on Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure through December 19, 2011.



I know it's hard to believe that the hottest selling game of the season is getting a fat discount coupon code just in time for Christmas shipping, but it is! 10% OFF with coupon code SPYRO at checkout, and you can take your pick of starter packs for any platform, Adventure Mini Figure characters, or carrying cases to tote your figures to a friend's house for mutual gaming.



If you don't already know what sets Skylanders apart, here's the thing: The game comes with mini figures that actually come alive inside the game. Each figure is a different character you can play and collect. To bring one into the game, just place him on the Portal of Power and watch him materialize as a playable character. Better still: your figure holds onto in-game information, so you can bring your figure to a friend's house to play, putting him right alongside another on the portal without losing your in-game achievements.

The best things about Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure:

• Available on most platforms - XBOXX 360, PC, Mac, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, Nintendo 3DS. AND you can still play your characters with a friend, even if his or her game is on a different platform.


• The figures are really cool, and it's amazing to have something in the real world that you also have in a virtual environment!


• Each character has different abilities and powers, so it's not just playing the same thing in a different body - gameplay changes too.


• It's a great story and a really fun role-playing game!  A perfect introduction to the genre.

So through December 19th there's still time to order for Christmas delivery. And if you already have the basic game, extra figures are a great, inexpensive gift too.

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Flameslinger, Eruptor, Chop Chop, Stump Smash, Stealth Elf, Drobot, Sonic Boom, Bash, Prism Break, Whirlwind, Boomer, Voodod, Terrafin, Pirate Ship, Hidden Treasure, Ghost Swords, Ghost Roaster, Crypt, Time Twister, Healing Elixir, Wrecking Ball, Zap, Hex, Dino-Rang, Gill Grunt, Trigger Happy, along with Legendary versions of some characters are still in stock!

Brickarms M16 Prototype Variants Review!

Our favorite Brickarms video reviewer, KingofPumas, has a brand new look comparing all of the M16s now offered by Brickarms!

Marvel Universe Series 17 Action Figures: A star lineup for the last release of 2011

With the last wave of 2011 now in stock, I can say that Marvel chose to bring a strong lineup to the last release of the year. We have not one, but two female superheroes in this release, Psylocke and Storm, rounding out any X-Men fan's wishlist for sure.



One of my favorites from series 17 has to be Iron Fist - with the recent resurgence of interest in classic Kung Fu and martial arts and a figure readily posed for combat, complete with flaming fist, this one is a certain winner.



The new version of Thunder Age Thor was  a great choice with the recent hit movie now on DVD, and Patriot is a classic American hero in the with ties to another hero featured in a summer blockbuster, Captain America. Both are well done, with Patriot's costume and shield looking especially spiffy. Daredevil rounds out the release - another master of martial arts and a very popular choice with fans.






So what do you think of the new lineup? Any must-haves for your collection, or near-misses you'll avoid?