New Podcast: Issue 40: Collectors Assemble
We’ve been reviewing the figures, the Squinkies, the statues, and even singing songs in anticipation of the film’s release. And what a release it was! The film has lived up to the hype, shattering box office records and satisfying audiences and critics alike.
Now on this issue of Marvelicious Toys Marjorie, Arnie, and Justin are joined by a crew of Marvel fans and collectors: Marvelicious Podcast Enhancer Berent, our Photo Editor Geof, Timely Review segment host Jerry, and long time Marvel collector and fan Dan Curto! The group get together to discuss the action figures, mini-busts, Hot Toys, and impulse buys that the film has inspired them to buy!
And when you get a group of friends together right after seeing this awesome film we can’t help but also share our thoughts on the film, so listen to this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast and then come to our forums and let us know what you thought of the film!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 39: Avengers – Come Together
Did you know Avengers opens this Friday? You may not need a TV ad to remind you as promotional tie-in products are everywhere. From lip gloss to body wash to sporting goods, Avengers hype is unescapable! And among the most hyped are the Marvelicious Toys hosts Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie. With Avengers figures flying off the shelves and no new figures being spotted from any of the lines, they find new collectibles and toys to bide their time. Listen on this week’s podcast as they review a variety of Avengers tie-ins from Chibis to Grab Zags, from Pop Vinyl bobbleheads to Heroics mini-figures.
Plus Jerry is in on the excitement, biding his time with Avengers toys and cartoons of yesteryear. In this issue Jerry looks back at the short-lived Avengers: United They Stand TV series, and the toys that tied into it.
With a review of the Iron Man 2 novelization, a new Hot Toy Avenger, some Select collectibles, and a new line of statues that prove it’s not easy being green, it’s all in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys Podcast!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 38: Quinjet Down
The Avengers marketing machine is in full swing with new items from Dr. Pepper cans to Legos to Grab Zags blind packaged figures, and the hosts of Marvelicious Toys are caught in the upcoming movie’s thrall. On this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast, Arnie discusses his fascination with The Avengers Assemble trading cards from Upper Deck, Marjorie runs down the new Avengers Squinkies and Mighty Muggs, and even Justin breaks down and buys the Deluxe Captain America parachuting figure. All these items are reviewed, as well as the remote control Avengers Quinjet!
Also on this week’s issue, last weekend was C2E2 in Chicago and Marjorie and Arnie were there to cover the event, as well as the much-discussed Captain America: The First Avenger prop auction. They went with checkbook in hand planning to buy a prop actually used in the movie. Did they? And were there other toy bargains at the show on Marvel Universe, Marvel Legends, or older Toy Biz figures? Listen to find out!
With a C2E2 interview with Diamond about their Select figures, Minimates, and busts, an Avengers-themed Timely Review from Jerry, an Incredible Hulk book review by Arnie, and another Avengers song from Fiverr, it’s all in this jam-packed issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 37: Build Your Own Arnie Zola
Pile Driver, Madam Hydra, Bucky as Captain America, Daken as Dark Wolverine, and many more figures are found in the second wave of Hasbro’s 2012 Marvel Legends figure line. With articulation not seen since the Toy Biz days, but a higher price than ever before, should you add these to your collection? On this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast Marjorie, Justin, and Arnie review the first seven figures in the wave, and tell you which variants to keep an eye out for. And for collectors wanting toys at a cheaper price point, they also review the new wave of figures showing up at Family Dollar!
Also in this issue, Arnie continues to supplement Now Playing Podcast’s Avengers movie retrospective with a review of Peter David’s Iron Man movie novelization.
With a new Avengers song from Fiverr, the Avengers soundtrack, Avengers trading cards, and more, it’s all in this issue of Marvelicious Toys!
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Category: Arts
Marvel Reveals Ultimate Spider-Man Cartoon Trailer
Can’t wait until April 1st to catch your favorite Super Hero in action? Check out Marvel’s new Ultimate Spider-Man trailer debuting on Marvel.com! Watch as Nick Fury offers Spider-Man the biggest opportunity of his life: to join S.H.I.E.L.D., take on evil villains, and learn what it takes to become the ULTIMATE Spider-Man. Get a fresh look at Spidey’s action-packed adventures, new Spidey Tech, and special guest stars to excite fans and bring everyone’s favorite Wallcrawler to the small screen like never before! The series premieres April 1 at 11am/10c inside Marvel Universe on Disney XD!
And if you’re at WonderCon in Anaheim this weekend, you can be among the first to go inside Marvel Universe when Head of Marvel TV, Jeph Loeb presents the series premiere of Ultimate Spider-Man, and the Season 2 premiere of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, as well as a look at future Marvel Universe series! Join us for “Marvel Television Presents from 12:00 – 1:00p in Room 213ABCD.
New Podcast: Issue 36: Jaw Dropping Hasbro News
Hulk, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Thor, Loki, and Captain America! All these Avengers figures have assembled across the country as Hasbro’s big promotional push for the upcoming blockbuster begins. Figures in 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch scale, plus vehicles, battle mechs, role-play toys, and so much more! Hear Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin provide detailed reviews of the first two waves of Avengers 3.75″ figures, plus assorted other Avengers toys, in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
Also in this issue, it was recently announced that they were laying off 170 people including top managers to “bring new skill sets” into the company. Among the layoffs was Marvel Brand Manager and friend of Marvelicious Toys David Vonner. Listen to this episode to hear the hosts’ thoughts on what this could mean for the future of our comic collecting hobby.
With new Marvel Legends Wave 2 figures, a sexy Storm statue, and another Avengers movie song, it’s all in this jam-packed giant-sized podcast, so listen now!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 35: Articulating the Problem
Across the country Avengers are assembling in toy aisles. Mini Muggs, 3.75-inch figures, 6-inch figures, 10-inch figures, vehicles, role play toys and more! The glut of Avengers merchandise is hitting harder than Hulk, and on this week’s Marvelicious Toys Podcast Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin review several of these new toys. Listen to find out why Justin left the figures on the pegs, and what caused Arnie to buy the 10-inch talking figures!
Also this week, we run down the first Hot Toys Avenger figure — Nick Fury, and review the other Avengers Hot Toys announced will soon be joining Fury on your toy shelf. With a life-sized Daredevil bust, Marjorie’s pool toy purchase, a Legendary stealthy bust, and an Avengers rap, it’s all on this week’s Marvelicious Toys podcast!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 34: Toy Fair 2012–From the Floor: The Shocking Second Issue!
In our last issue you heard the Hasbro brand presentation. Now in
the second part of the Marvelicious Toys podcast Toy Fair coverage,
Marjorie, Arnie, and Justin run down all things in Marvel collecting
coming in 2012! From new Marvel Legends figures to Marvel Universe
waves, Avengers figures, Diamond Select, Mighty Muggs, and so much more!
Plus we bring you eight interviews from the
companies presenting at Toy Fair! Kotobukiya with their new Bishoujo,
Fine Art, and Art FX statues, Ty introducing their new line of Marvel
Beanie Balls, Top Trumps discussing their Marvel card game, and more
including an in-depth discussion with Jads International about their
upcoming line of Avengers cologne How do they decide what scent Hulk
should have? We reveal all in this podcast!
With more Avengers merchandise than you can possibly
assemble in one lifetime, and so much more, it’s all in this issue of
the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
Listen Now: http://www.marvelicioustoys.com/Podcasts/MT034.MP3
Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 33: Hasbro Marvel Brand Presentation
Toy Fair 2012 is in full swing, and with The Avengers and The Amazing
Spider-Man hitting theaters, it’s a Marvelicious year for movie-based toys. Last Saturday Hasbro made several announcements regarding their
movie-based Marvel lines, as well as new figures for Marvel Universe,
Marvel Legends, Superhero Squad, and many other lines of toys!
On this issue of Marvelicious Toys, Marjorie, Justin, and Arnie bring you
the Hasbro Marvel Brand Presentation and talk about some of the Amazing
product hitting store shelves this spring! So take a listen, and then join
us next week as we talk Avengers figures, the rest of the Hasbro
announcements, and all the other items from Diamond Select, Funko, and more
at Toy Fair!
Listen Now: http://www.marvelicioustoys.com/Podcasts/MT033.MP3
Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 32: A Toy Run That is Legend – wait for it – ary!
Since last July when the figures were first shown at San Diego Comic Con Marvel fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of Marvel Legends figures. Well the wait is over–Hasbro’s new Marvel Legends figures are showing up at Targets and Toys R Us! Justin assembled a full set, as well as the Terrax build-a-figure. Listen to this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast to hear his thoughts on the new Thor, Iron Man, Steve Rogers, Ghost Rider, Hope Summers, Constrictor, and Klaw figures!
Also on this week’s show, Arnie broke down and bought the Hot Toys War Machine Special Version. After the initial online pics were lackluster, is the final version better than expected? Listen to his hands-on review to find out!
With a Hot Toys public service announcement, a look at upcoming Avengers collectibles, and new product announcements from Bowen, Gentle Giant, Diamond Select, eFX, Jerry looking back at the evolution of X-Men figures, and a creepy Captain America pillow, it’s all on this issue of Marvelicious Toys!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 31: We Had A Merry MODOK Christmas
It’s the first new issue of Marvelicious Toys for 2012, and Marjorie, Justin, and Arnie are back with new figures, toys, and high end collectibles!
The first wave of the 2012 Marvel Universe figures have been found in stores, and Justin was able to nab four of them at Toys R Us! All new versions of characters we’ve had before, how do they stack up? Listen to hear his reviews of those, as well as the new comic packs of Thanos/Adam Warlock and Gambit/Mr. Sinister.
Also this issue, Marjorie, Arnie, and Justin run down their Marvelicious Christmas Gifts! From an explosion of MODOK items to 90s Toy Biz figures, original artwork, Minimates, and more, listen as they share their tales of holiday joys.
Finally, new items are on the horizon. Hot Toys has started preorders on their Black Suited Spider-Man, Red Skull, and Iron Man Mark I (2.0), Bowen announced new statues, Kotobukiya sets its sights on Black Widow, and more Marvel vs. Capcom Minimates from Diamond! Which are worth your preorders? Listen to this issue of Marvelicious Toys to find out!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 30: Toys of Future Past Annual 2011
It truly has been a great year to be a Marvel collector. With Marvel dominating the movie theaters with X-Men, Captain America, and Thor, plus a slew of video games, action figures, and new high end collectibles, fans of all aspects of the Marvel characters could surely find an item to buy and love.
On this issue of Marvelicious Toys, Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie are joined by Timely Review host Jerry and Marvelicious Toys Podcast Enhancer Berent to look back at 2011. From Thor figures breaking street date to Iron Man: The Armored Avengers figures never seen, from Hot Toys Iron Man to Bowen Designs MODOK, it’s all covered here in our 2011 Year in Review show!
Plus we continue the debate started in Star Wars Action News Episode 325 — are 12-inch figures dolls? Listen to the show then come give us your thoughts in the Fantastic Forum Poll!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 29: Shocking New Finds
The holidays are in full swing, and the stores are mobbed with people who ignore the Great Recession and make toy runs more difficult than ever. So, of course, now’s the time for new variants in the Marvel Universe series! With a Wal-Mart exclusive Gift Pack of figures, not one but TWO new versions of the Marvel Universe Electro found at Wal-Marts, and some brightly painted Thor and Captain America figures showing up at Family Dollar stores, Marjorie, Arnie, and Justin run down all the revised figures in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
Also on this show, find out where to get the entire set of 2012’s Marvel Legends figures, the hosts review the Quicksilver and Wonderman comic pack and the Bullseye and Daredevil comic pack, four new Hot Toys Marvel figure announcements are recapped, and so much more! So cuddle up in your Spider-Man snuggie and kick back for this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 28: Sweet Christmas 2011
It’s Thanksgiving and so that means the annual Marvelicious Toys Sweet Christmas episode! Join Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie as they run down all the best Black Friday sales for Marvel toys, collectibles, games, and movies! As you plan your Black Friday shopping trip, Marvelicious Toys is here to help you maximize your spending power and have a mighty Marvel shopping trip!
And then since shopping doesn’t end with Friday, Marvelicious Toys brings you the annual Marvel gift guide! Running down the best toys, collectibles, movies, games, T-shirts, statues, and more, we have gift ideas in every price range for every Marvel lover. As we approach the holidays, don’t let the Marvel fan of any age down, give them a Marvelicious Christmas!
And don’t forget, our contest is still going on for the Backstage Toys gift certificates, Deadpool T-Shirt, X-Men First Class Minimates, Gentle Giant Captain America SDCC exclusive mini-bust, and Kotobukiya Iron Man Fine Art Statue!
Plus head to our web site, http://marvelicioustoys.com, to sign up for our Holiday Gift X-Change! Registration closes Dec 1st, so sign up to get one extra Marvel treat from a fellow Marvelicious Toys fan!
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New Podcast: Issue 27: Marvelicious Toys’ One-Year Birthday Bash!
It’s Marvelicious Toys’ one-year anniversary, and to celebrate your hosts Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin have an issue jammed with news, reviews, and prizes donated from BackstageToys.com, Gentle Giant, and Kotobukiya! Listen to win some truly Marvelicious items!
Also this week, with only revision waves of Marvel Universe figures hitting stores right now, Marvelicious Toys podcast hosts head to other avenues to get their Marvel collecting fix. On this issue, Justin reports in from a Kansas City toy run where some Toy Biz Marvel Legends bargains were found, Marjorie discusses the holiday gift items already hitting the seasonal section of your local stores, and Arnie reviews Wave 4 of the Thor movie figures he ordered from Entertainment Earth!
With Jerry providing a Timely Review of trading cards, and a review of the video game Spider-Man: Edge of Time, it’s all on this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
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Category: Arts
A Spider Island Post-Mortem Review
Your tour of Spider Island starts here.
With the recently concluded Spider Island crossover event, Marvel comics and Spider-Man writer Dan Slott have spun a web of fun that has too long been missing from comic books and created a cure for Event Fatigue.
But with Spider Island Slott and company have beaten the odds and done the unthinkable–they created a comic book crossover event that doesn’t feel the need to make seismic changes to the Marvel Universe. At the end of Spider Island no major character dies, no deals with the devil reset continuity, and no superhero zombies eat each other. As such, Spider Island hasn’t gotten much mainstream media coverage. Instead of relying on gimmicks, Spider Island has just given readers a fun, funny adventure that reminded me why I love to read comic books.
In Spider Island Spider-Man’s old villain The Jackal has modified bedbugs to give Manhattan residents powers similar to Spider-Man’s. But while Spider-Man’s motto is “With great power comes great responsibility” the majority of newly super-powered New Yorkers are not as responsible with their powers. Instead of a city full of superheroes, many Manhattan residents use their powers for crime, or just in reckless and dangerous ways. Of course, as is always the case, the plot isn’t quite what it seems and if the heroes aren’t able to stop the spider-people the entire world could be overrun.
Cloak and Dagger headline their own title once more as part of the Spider Island crossover.
It’s a crazy plot that careens from borough to borough, and comic to comic. Spider Island covers Amazing Spider-Man 666 to 673, but also Cloak and Dagger 1 – 3, Venom 6 – 8, Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 1 – 3, Herc 7 – 8, as well as numerous one-shot comic releases bringing in fan-favorite and lesser known characters from Marvel’s roster.
The core of the story is told in the Amazing Spider-Man books following Peter Parker, the true Spider-Man, as he becomes but one of the many Spider-People of New York City. Amazing Spider-Man has had a long history of ups and downs, and recently angered long time fans with its One More Day storyline. After One More Day Spider-Man went through a time of renewal and rotating writers, and finally Slott has come to be the series’ sole writer. Even some of One More Day’s biggest detractors have come to admit that Slott has given Amazing Spider-Man an energetic and fun spirit that were missing during previous runs by authors like J. Michael Straczynski.
With Spider Island, which Slott said on Twitter was the largest writing project of his career thus far, Slott has kept the fun and irreverent attitude and injected a good deal of heart, spirit, and character development. I can easily say the Spider Island issues of Amazing Spider-Man are the best I’ve read in 20 years.
Spider Island is action packed. With so many people gaining superpowers almost every page of every issue is jam-packed with fights. The Avengers, Cloak and Dagger, Spider-Girl, Spider-Woman, the X-Men, and many more are all dealing with outbreaks of criminal activity relating to the new spider people. But while those heroes try to deal with the symptoms of Spider Island, Peter Parker, former girlfriend (and wife though no one remembers that) Mary Jane Watson, Venom, and a few others work at finding the cause, and a cure, for these events.
It’s a crazy plot, and in the wrong hands the story could be a debacle. If taken too seriously, played for horror, this story would be easily mocked. Likewise, played just for laughs this event would lack import. But Slott has found the perfect balance of action and whimsy which makes the issues simply fun to read.
Additionally, Spider Island brings in a good mix of major and minor characters from the Marvel roster. It makes sense as the majority of the Marvel characters are based in New York, and it is a blast to see a great mix of heroes dealing with these events in their own way.
The first few pages of Amazing Spider-Man 673 feature many of these characters in the aftermath of the Spider Island events and Slott’s handing of these characters comes close to breaking the fourth wall with its commentary on superhero conventions, but I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time.
For all my issues with Ramos' art, has Mary Jane Watson ever looked hotter?
My only negative with the Spider Island issues of Amazing Spider-Man is the art. The primary artist on Amazing Spider-Man was Humberto Ramos, who drew issues 667-672. While his art is incredibly detailed, I cannot warm up to his angular style. To me, Ramos’ drawings are reminiscent of political cartoons more than comic books, and the people are more caricatures than characters. Issue 666 and 673 were drawn by Stefano Caselli and I wish he’d had the entire run as every single page he drew was gorgeous. His last page of 673 deserves to be framed due to both the art and the emotional closure it brought to the event.
The Spider Island stories in the crossover titles ranged both in quality as well as in importance. I understand that it makes sense from a marketing perspective to put the Spider Island logo on as many books as possible to spur sales (it worked for me as I bought every Spider Island issue the day it was released), but as a reader it can be a frustrating experience. 30 comics were released with the Spider Island imprint, and there was no way for the reader to tell which issues were “must reads” and which were elective. Given the price of each issue, it was an expensive gamble.
The most important of these other series were the Venom comics. In a shocking move, some of the events biggest revelations happened in these pages, and readers who stuck to the core Spider-Man issues were left to play catch-up.
Venom also remained very serious, a large tonal shift from the Amazing Spider-Man issues. It shows the events from the perspective of Flash Thompson, the current Venom, who has to try and infiltrate Manhattan while his father lies dying in a hospital. Complicating matters, Thompson’s father was abusive and Flash isn’t sure if he even wants to see his father one last time. It’s a portrayal of parental death far more moving than any of the times Aunt May has been near-dead to dead.
Those readers who did buy the Venom books were doubly rewarded, though, as they both had necessary plot and carried an emotional punch that stuck with me long after I put down the books.
I have not been a fan of old Spider-Man classmate Flash Thompson taking up the Venom mantle–I’m a traditionalist who wants Eddie Brock still trying to dine on Spider-Man’s brain–but despite my feelings towards Flash these Venom issues are a great example of how comics can tug at the heartstrings.
All other Spider Island crossovers are less vital, telling stories against the backdrop of the Spider Island events. They range in both tone and quality. My favorites of the tie-ins are the ones that matched Slott’s playful tone, infusing action and humor with their stories. These include the issues of Herc, Spider-Girl, and the most silly of them all Spider Island Avengers.
Several of the other series, including the Black Panther tie-in, Heroes For Hire, Cloak and Dagger, and Deadly Hands of Kung Fu were more serious stories. These issues were purely elective and I found my enjoyment was directly related to my affinity for the characters involved. I was happy to see Cloak and Dagger headline a comic again, and found myself mostly confused at what was going on in Black Panther. If you are a fan of Black Panther, Cloak and Dagger, or Misty Knight you will already be buying the issues featuring those heroes, but for the characters I did not regularly read these tie-in stories did nothing to make me return.
Spider-Island Deadly Foes gave some great background to the motives of the Jackal and Hobgoblin for these issues. For those who want more of these two, there was also Spider Island: Emergence of Evil reprinting some of the early appearances of these two Spider-villains.
Finally, Spider Island: I (Heart) New York City is the ultimate example of stories told in the backdrop of Spider Island giving an anthology of stories about everyday people getting spider powers. From a Spider-Toddler to a Spider-Mom, these stories were completely unnecessary but well done.
Extra, extra...you don't have to read all the extras.
Spider Island: Daily Bugle Free Preview
Spider Island: Deadly Foes
New Podcast: Issue 26: War Moo-chine
On this issue of Marvelicious Toys the Avengers Assemble, in more ways than one! First Justin, Marjorie, and Arnie review the new 6-inch Thor and Captain America Wal-Mart exclusive figures hitting pegs now, and then contributor Mitch Hallock actually talks with Cap himself, Chris Evans, as well as Avengers co-stars Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki) at New York Comic Con!
Also in this issue, your Marvelicious hosts review Marvel Universe Wave 16 with Iceman, Magneto, Wolverine, Absorbing Man, and Iron Man! With an update on how Hot Toys is Milk-ing customers with their new War Machine and some oddball Marvel items at Toys R Us, all this and more is on this week’s Marvelicious Toys!
And be sure to listen to find out how you can win a New York Comic Con exclusive Compound Hulk figure from Marvelicious Toys!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 25.1: Hasbro’s New York Comic Con 2011 Presentation
At New York Comic Con 2011 Hasbro’s Marvel team revealed new figures coming for Avengers, Marvel Universe, Marvel Legends, Mighty Muggs, and so much more! Hear their full presentation in this special edition of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
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New Podcast: Issue 25: Live from New York Comic Con 2011
This past weekend was New York Comic Con, and with New York being the both real-world and in-universe home to Marvel Comics you know it was a Marvelicious time! Marjorie and Arnie were on-hand to cover the event, including new toy reveals from Hasbro and Diamond, new statues being shown by Kotobukiya, Hallmark ornaments, and so much more! On this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast, they join Justin to run it all down, as well as interview Robert Lyle Paske from Kotobukiya and David Vonner from Hasbro!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 24: $5 an Inch or $12.50 an Hour
Hasbro has done it again! Namor, Darkhawk, X-23, Commander Rogers, and Ultron are the latest wave of Marvel Universe figures hitting shelves now, and in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast Arnie, Justin, and guest host Jerry review the wave, as well as the companion comic packs of Captain Britain and Spider Man, and the Heroes for Hire! And for even more Hasbro toy goodness, Arnie picked up a new set of Toys R Us exclusive Avengers figures. Hear all the reviews on this show, plus news about Hasbro’s Marvel Universe New York Comic-Con exclusive!
Also this issue, Arnie goes into the Marvelicious Arcade to review the new video game X-Men: Destiny. Is it your Destiny to own this game? Listen for his thoughts.
With comics 2-for-a-dollar, a cross-country toy run, new high-end characters from Bowen and Hot Toys, and a new What If They Made…it’s all on this week’s special double-length issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 23: From Hero to Zero
Have you ever thought cosplay was fun but there just weren’t enough occasions to dress up like your favorite superhero like Wolverine or Iron Man? Canadian company UD Replicas is here to fix that with motorcycle suits that will allow you wear the clothes of Marvel (and DC and Star Wars) superheroes while riding your bike! Is this line good for comic fans? Bikers? Leather fetishists? Who knows, but with few new figures hitting pegs, Marjorie, Arnie, and Justin take some time in our latest issue to muse over all the possibilities of these costumes.
Also in this issue, we do discuss the latest clearance finds of Marvel toys, as well as where the latest waves of figures are just starting to show up. With listener voice mails, a life-sized Iron Man bust, a birthday surprise, and more, it’s all in this issue of the Marvelicious Toys podcast!
Listen Now: http://www.marvelicioustoys.com/Podcasts/MT023.MP3
Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 22: Will the Real Wolverine Please Stand Up?
Much like Marvel comics themselves, this issue of Marvelicious Toys is just a hair behind schedule, but it’s ready now and jam-packed with Marvel collecting goodness! Listen in this episode as Arnie, Marjorie, and Justin review the latest slew of action figures found, including the Marvel Universe 3-Packs of X-Force, The Avengers, and The Fantastic Four, as well as several of those non-canonical Spider-Man figures.
Perhaps you heard Hot Toys announcement about the bootleg Wolverine figure that has been found on eBay. Also in this issue, the Marvelicious hosts share their account determining if Marjorie’s Wolverine was the real deal, and how you can tell as well.
With news on Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, more variant figures coming down the pike, news on which retailer has hard to find exclusives cheap, and the sexy Women of Marvel calendar, it’s all in this issue of Marvelicious Toys!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 21: Mental Organism Designed Only for Kollecting
San Diego Comic-Con International may be over, but con season marches on, and in this issue of Marvelicious Toys, Arnie and Marjorie hit another con–Wizard World Chicago. Full of Marvel Comics talent, as well as dozens of toy and statue vendors, listen this issue as they report back from Wizard World 2011! And Justin, Arnie, and Marjorie also recap the events of San Diego Comic Con, covering news announcements by Lego, Capcom, and Funko, and review the SDCC exclusives they purchased.
Also in this issue, the hosts run down all the latest store finds, including the Captain America movie line Wave 3 which contains 5 new figures but 8 new figures to buy! Plus new sightings of the modern Hasbro Sentinel, Thor movie figures Wave 4 including Sif, and some exciting toy markdowns to help collectors save money! Jerry joins us for another Timely Review completing his look back at translucent Marvel figures from Toy Biz, and Arnie and Marjorie review their first Bowen Designs purchase–M.O.D.O.K. So what are you waiting for, listen to this Giant Size edition of Marvelicious Toys!
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Category: Arts
New Podcast: Issue 20: San Diego Comic Con Frenzy
San Diego Comic Con is the big toy, comic, and movie event of the year and Marvelicious Toys is there! Join Marjorie, Justin, and Arnie as they come to you from the San Diego Convention Center and bring you news and interviews from the convention!
First, your Marvelicious hosts run down all the convention exclusives, from the nightmare that was the Hasbro Toy Shop line with their exclusive Marvel Legends Thor and Marvel Universe Sentinel, to the quickly sold out Kotobukiya Invisible Woman Bishoujo, to the blink-and-you-miss-it Gentle Giant Squirrelpool, plus new toys and shirts from Tokidoki, exclusive SWAG from the Captain America premiere and the Marvel Comics booth, and so much more.
And also this week, we have a look at all the cool Marvel toys and collectibles coming down the pike! We talk to representatives from Gentle Giant, who displayed their new mini-busts, book ends, pencil holders, and statues, and we also talk to Kotobukiya about their upcoming Fine Art statues, including Archangel and Magneto, and also their new Bishoujo such as Mystique and X-23!
And finally, we run down the other reveals! We broadcast the Hasbro Marvel panel live at marvelicioustoys.com, but if you missed it, we run down all the reveals in Marvel Legends and Marvel Universe. We also discuss the highlights in the booths from Hot Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Diamond, Bowen, and so much more!
With a report on the Ghost Rider – Spirit of Vengeance panel, the Amazing Spider-Man panel, the Captain America premiere, and more, it’s on this issue of Marvelicious Toys!
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