As I got older and my income increased so did my taste in collectibles. Like any kid I had a ton of Hot-Wheels growing up. Well Mattel got smart and as us kids got older they started making their die-cast fancier and fancier. Now, as an adult I still buy the dollar Hot-Wheels for my son and the Hot-Wheels Elite for me. (more…)
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Think Outside the Toy Box: Flippin’ Starships
Think Outside the Toy Box is a segment that does just that. It asks us to think outside the toy box to get our collectibles lower than retail or to make a quick flip for cash.
We all know everything EPVII will be highly sought after. While I was on my weekly Target run I got to check out the toy aisle for the first time since the Force Friday dust settled. There is definitely plenty of stuff still to be had. (more…)
Inside the Toy Box: Issue Four
Inside the Toy Box sums up the past week’s toy news, top sellers, trends, pre-orders and any other great happenings in the world of toys and pop culture.
Another busy week in the world of toy news and also the first week back to school so I am behind. Lets just get to it then. We all know Force Friday is this Friday. Disney Store and Hot Topic are joining the big boxes for midnight opening. (more…)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Toys Purchased in the Wild
Well Chad H over at Rebelscum.com is one lucky SOB. He just strolled into his local Toy R Us up in Canada and scored what looks like to be the first Force Awakens toys to be purchased. We get good pictures of the shelf that someone messed up and stocked early. (more…)
2015 SDCC Exclusives: Batman V Superman HotWheels, Barbies and Action Figures
Looks like Mattel wasn’t done with the exclusives just yet. Looks like we won’t have to wait too long to get some Batman V Superman swag. (more…)



