Unboxed: Japanese Blind Bag Random Figure Review Rumble 1

I don't know Japanese toys at all. Kotobukiya is probably the brand I know best. I like Japanese toys when I see them, but I just don't spend time with them. Which is precisely why Matthew from NerdNewsToday put together a Japanese version of the Blind Bag Random Figure Review Rumble 1. Yeesh! Talk about a mouthful. If you have any suggestions as to a new name, sound off in the comments. Otherwise, enjoy!

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RUGRATS: R IS FOR REPTAR 2018 SPECIAL from BOOM!

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! REPTAR IS COMING TO BOOM! AGAIN, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!  Check out the below press announcement for more details.

LOS ANGELES—(January 17, 2018) – BOOM! Studios today announced RUGRATS: R IS FOR REPTAR 2018 SPECIAL #1, an all-new oversized one shot comic about everyone's favorite T-Rex arrives in stores April 2018. When the power goes out at the Pickles home, the babies and adults come together to share their own personal favorite Reptar stories. This graphic novel is based on Nickelodeon's original animated series, Rugrats.

Unboxed: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Minis Blind Bags

When NerdNewsToday's Matthew approached me about teaming up for these toy review videos, I didn't know what to expect. Of all the different toys I thought we might review, you know who I didn't think of? Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. But here we are.

First seen at last year's Toy Fair, these Fisher-Price minis are not what you'd expect. How do you take an established show and create a bunch of minis that kids will keep begging their parents to get more of? Simple. You create a ton of variants. And  that's what they did.

What's also great about the minis is you can get franchise versions as sets. They have DC Comics and my favorite, the Power Rangers. But we're here to discuss blind bag minis, so here we go.

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It's Mezco's One:12 Day!

That's right, it is January 12th aka One:12!  Mezco Toyz is using this opportunity on their blog to showcase their additions to the line in 2017, which have been impressive. 

They added quite a few different characters in the past year, including hits like The Flash, Harley Quinn, Deathstroke. and Deadpool.  But none of those are as cool as my favorite 2017 addition to the One:12 Collective....

Toy Review: Funko ReAction "Ripley & Power Loader VS Alien Queen" Aliens three-pack

For this video, Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I decided to take a look at the Ripley and Power Loader vs. Alien Queen 3-pack from Funk ReAction.

If you've watched any of our other videos, you know we have issues with Funko, yet we keep coming back. Here's why: we want them to succeed. So we keep trying to find superior Funko products. Where does this stack up on the Funko meter? Watch and find out.

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Unboxed: Blind Bag Random Figure Review Rumble 1

So this is how it goes - several random bags enter the ring. All bags are opened. The mastermind behind NerdNewsToday, Matthew, and I review the items. We determine our favorites. 

I had no clue what was in any of these, but would I do it again? Heck yeah! This may be one of the most fun ways to play with blind bags/boxes.

As always, we take suggestions about things you think we should review. Sound off in the comments. 

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Toy Review: McFarlane Toys Rick and Morty "Smith Family Garage Rack" Construction Set

Continuing down the Rick and Morty portal, Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I are taking a look at the McFarlene Toys Smith Family Garage Rack construction set. Will we have better luck than with previous sets? Let's see.

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Toy Review: McFarlane Toys "Evil Rick and Morty" Construction Set

Today, Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I are going to attempt to put together the Evil Rick and Morty construction set from McFarlane Toys. One of the things I like about this set is Evil Rick and Morty. It's as simple as that. I usually enjoy evil dopplegangers, and Rick and Morty delivered. As for how easy or difficult it is to build the set, watch on.

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Toy Review: McFarlane Toys - Rick and Morty "You Can Run But You Can't Hide" Construction Set

Of all the sets, Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I have been and will review of McFarlane Toys Rick and Morty construction set, this is the one I wanted to do the most. Nightmare of Elm Street is my jam. Freddy Kruger is my horror movie bae. Yes, I know how horrible he is, but no character has messed me up quite like Freddy, and I appreciate him for it. So, when Rick and Morty created their Freddy knockoff, Scary Terry, I was happy. When McFarlane Toys came out with the "You Can Run but You Can't Hide" Scary Terry construction set, thrilled and vowed to get my hands on it. And manhandle it I did. 

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Toy Review: McFarlane Toys Rick and Morty "Ants in My Eyes Johnson Electronics" Construction Set

The second video review of McFarlane Toys Rick and Morty construction sets is the one and only Ants in My Eyes Johnson Electronics. In case you didn't know, Ants in My Eyes Johnson has ants in his eyes! His prices are insane! Why? Because he can't see anything! Whooo! 

Is this set a great deal or is it waiting to catch fire as AiME Johnson bumps into it? Find out as Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I bust it open and put it all together.

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Toy Review: McFarlane Toys Rick & Morty "The Discreet Assassin" Construction Set

Happy New Year! To celebrate the surviving of yet another year, Matthew for NerdNewsToday and I are bringing you something a little extra special. All this week, we're going to be reviewing the McFarlane Toys Rick and Morty line of construction sets. We're both excited about this.

First up is the Discreet Assassin. Will he murder us with greatness or will he fail his mission? 

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COMING SOON: SCOOBY-DOO! and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces

Special Saturday, January 6, 2018 World Premiere for

SCOOBY-DOO! and

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood

Free Tickets Available to Fans

for Family-Friendly Saturday Event featuring

Screening, Film Talent & Signed Posters for All Kids

Diedrich Bader, voice of Batman, leads voice talent & filmmakers to attend

All-New Film Available Tuesday, January 9, 2018 on DVD & Digital HD

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites Los Angeles area fans to attend the World Premiere of Scooby-Doo! and Batman: The Brave and the Bold at a family-friendly event on Saturday, February 6, 2018.

The screening will commence at Noon (12:00pm) at the TCL Chinese Theater #1 (6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA). The event will include a post-screening interactive panel discussion, an autograph signing on collectible posters, and a few other special surprises.

Diedrich Bader, the voice of Batman, headlines the acting and filmmaking talent slated to attend the event. Bader, currently starring on ABC's hit sitcom American Housewife, reprises his role as the Dark Knight from the popular animated TV series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

A limited number of free tickets are now available to the general public, and families are encouraged to come enjoy the film and festivities. Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the Los Angeles event on January 6 must RSVP via email to BraveBoldScooby@gmail.com. The body of all fan RSVP emails MUST include the first and last name of the entrant, a valid email address, and how many tickets are being requested. Submissions should be simply stated as follows:

Unboxed: FanSets Harry Potter Blind Bag Pins Series 1

Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I are back with a review we have both been waiting to do. Today, we're going to be unboxing (unbagging?) the Target Exclusives Harry Potter Collectors Pins from FanSets. 

A relatively young company, FanSets has exploded in the pin markets. They have an extensive collection of pins ranging from Justice League to Firefly to Harry Potter and to the franchise that really helped them cement their spot as the go-to place for awesome pins, Star Trek. 

One of the things I love about them is their creativity. They don't just put out great products; they're really creative in their designs and execution. Like this for example. I never would have expected to see a blind bag collection for pins, but it works. It actually took me a while to find them. For weeks, every Target I went to was sold out. I got lucky. Take a look at the collection and let me know what you think.

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Toy Review: Voltron: Legendary Defenders "Keith & Cannon Fire Voltron" Figures

"From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend; the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe..."

That's right! Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I got our hands on a few Voltron figures used off of the new show on Netflix. This review was to help me get through the long wait for new episodes.

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Unboxed: Funko "Disney Afternoon" Mystery Minis

"Let's begin it, Bear 'n grin it!, Spin it! Life is like a hurricane, Here in Duckburg, 

There's no case too big, no case too small, When you need help just call, 

(3-2-1) Darkwing Duck (When there's trouble you call DW)!"

Feeling nostalgic yet?

Matthew for NerdNewsToday and I are taking a trip down memory lane and unboxing the newest Funko blind boxes, the Disney Afternoon Mystery Minis, featuring characters from Duck Tales, Darkwing Duck, Talespin and Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers! More precisely, we're looking at the Gamestop Exclusives Edition.

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Unboxed: Squishmallows featuring Special Guests

I don't even know how to introduce this review. Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I were sent a box of Squishmallows from Kellytoy. They are possibly the softest, squishiest plushies I've ever come across. You have to see them to believe it.

However, as quote unquote "adults," it's a little difficult to properly judge and review a product like this, so we enlisted the help of a couple of people who Squishmallows is marketed to.

Believe me, you want to see this.

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Unboxed: Kawaii Squeezies

Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I are back with some adorable fun! Emzo's Kawaii Squeezies are the soft, squishy toy that's great for kids, because kids love to throw and squeeze and hit things with their toys, and this doesn't cause much damage, and fantastic for adults. Focusing on the adults for a second, these are super cute, collectible, and excellent to use as a stress reliever. How can someone stay super stressed when you have a smiling hamburger to smoosh in your hands? Check it out and decide for yourself. Then tell us which one of these you'd like to get your hands on.

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DC & Marvel Comics Fidget Cubes Review

Fidget spinners and fidget cubes have swept the nation as a device to help kids keep their hands busy so their minds can focus. It's a great idea. Granted, if misused, it drives parents and teachers crazy, but it's still a solid concept. I know adults who have started using them as well. Which leads us to today. Matthew over at NerdNewsToday and I are taking a look at the Zuru DC and Marvel Comics Fidget Cubes by Antsy Labs.

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Toy Review: Playmates Ben 10 "Four Arms" Action Figure

Hi-dy ho! It's time for another Playmates Ben 10 toy review. This time Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I are having fun with Four Arms. Powerful and not one to be messed with but also give great hugs, Four Arms is mostly fire and laser proof, can create shockwaves with his arms and has the ability to jump several stories in a single bound, but how does he translate to figure form?

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Unboxed: Num Noms Series 4

This video review is a particular favorite of mine. Mostly because Matthew from NerdNewsToday had never really been initiated into the world of Num Noms, and I think they're adorable. I kind of wish they had been around when I was growing up, because I loved toy makeup products, and I would have collected all of these.

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