This Christmas, I got a few new goodies. The best of them all had to have been the Hasbro Force FX Ep. VI Luke Skywalker Lightsaber, the choice of weapon of the Jedi Master himself in "Return of the Jedi"!
The lightsaber has four motion-censored sound effects; the power-up, idle hum, clash and power-down...all digitally recorded directly from the Star Wars film itself. The light effects of the Force FX lightsabers are really what set these apart from any other Star Wars collectible. With their realistic light up effects, your experience will be even closer to a realistic feel. With a sturdy metal hilt that not only looks real, but feels real. You'll enjoy this collectible whether you leave it up for show, or swing it around like a true Star Wars nerd. Included is a sleek black display stand baring the Star Wars emblem and clear holders. The stand is a great way to add that professional look to display your Jedi Master's weapon.
Pros:
-Bright, vibrant blade.
-Realistic hilt
-Good weight. Not heavy, but not light at all.
-Loud, high-quality sounds.
-Movie accurate.
Cons:
I noticed it has a wobbly blade. After inspecting the issue, I came to the realization that the unstableness helps the lightsaber recognize motion for its sound effects.
I rate it a 5 Star - It's not only aesthetically appealing, but the realistic aspect of it will make you happy in every way. I highly recommend this collectiblefor any adult Star Wars collector!
Great news this weekend from Hot Toys. The've announced several new licences they have accuired. The two that stand out the most for us are for Captain America and Tim Burton's 1989 Batman. As a huge Batman fan, Im really excited about this licence. There's not really any high-end figures for that movie that I know of, and Hot Toys designing these are going to be a dream come true.
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Looking good...
The new year is coming! And with a new year, comes new things. Its been over a year now that we've been doing this and we've had a blast every step of the way. We've become much better as photographers and artists and thought that our look needed to present that. So with a little work, we've tweaked our original logo and starting work on updating all or our media once again. We're sticking with the same look...just upgrading it a bit. So here's to the new year soon, hope you all stick with us for 2011!
♥ Jon and Andrea
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Thats right, its coming.
With Christmas right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to make a list of what we think are the top 5 most sought after toys and collectibles for 2010. These are in no specific order...who could possible choose which is better among all these great picks?! There's still time to get your hands on these gifts for that special dork in your life. So get over to Ebay, get that wrapping paper, bows, scissors, and tape out...and take a look at our list. Enjoy.
#1 Hasbro 2010 AT-AT Walker - Its been over a decade since the last AT-AT collectible set had been released, and this year I think Hasbro thought it was time to revisit a classic. Straight from Star Wars EP. V: The Empire Strikes Back, comes the mammoth AT-AT Walker playset. This massive collectible will bring the hugest smile to your loved one's face on Christmas morning.
#2 NECA 7" Predators Figures - Its been years since the last Predator movie release. This year Robert Rodriguez brought us "Predators", a fresh new take on the Predator franchise. The movie showed us a whole new world, with new beasts, more violent and ferocious then ever before. As you would expect, many toy companies showed us their renditions of these savage beasts. The best would definitely be from Hot Toys, but not everyone can empty their wallet for such figures. Not to be outdone, NECA offers 7" figures of these monsters. With exquisite detail and multiple possibility, perfect gifts for any Predator fan.
#3 Hasbro Force FX Lightsaber Replicas - This year get the ultimate gift for a Star Wars fan. For the past several years Hasbro has been producing the most realistic and movie accurate lightsaber replicas from all 6 of the Star Wars movies. They are the BEST 1:1 lightsaber replicas available on the market, making them in our opinion the best gift for a Star Wars fan's Christmas.
#4 Hot Toys T2 1:6th T-1000 - This year, Hot Toys has released plenty of new additions to their 1:6th scaled Movie Masterpiece Series, but the standouts seem to come from their Terminator 2: Judgement Day collection. Our favorite of these has to be the T-1000. This figure completely surpasses any of T2 collectibles before it, and in our opinion is the best Hot Toys figure of the year.
#5 Hasbro Boba Fett Helmet Replica - This year, Hasbro has introduced an amazing new item in their seemlessly endless collection of Star Wars toys. The Boba Fett 1:1 helmet replica is a perfect adddition to any Star Wars fan's collection. Although not as detailed as other 1:1 replicas, its a great purchase without breaking the bank.
