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April in Review

Monday April 30, 2012

April has been busy, but before it's over, I wanted to point out all the great content that's been featured here throughout the month.

I took a look at a couple "vintage figures", in particular with my spotlights on 1991's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tokka and 2003's Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime. There were also new Lego Minifigures reviews and Transformers Prime reviews.

The month of May will feature even more content coming your way, including additional Lego Minifigures Series 7 reviews, the new collector tip of the month, and a few new top 10 lists to enjoy.

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Ratchet and Soundwave Get Reviewed

Monday April 30, 2012

It's been a good week for this particular toy collector when it comes to new finds. I've been hunting the Transformers Prime Ratchet, Soundwave, and Arcee figures for quite some time in my local rural area, and finally found two of the three this week. I quickly snatched Ratchet and Soundwave, took them home, ripped open the packages, and fell in love with two more Transformers Prime figures.

In a continuing trend, both the Deluxe Class Ratchet and Soundwave figures are strong entries into the Transformers Prime line. You can read my detailed thoughts on each figure by checking out my Ratchet review and Soundwave review. These figures are worth tracking down.

I plan to continue providing reviews of Transformers Prime figures in the future, so keep coming back and keep enjoying the show when it airs on TV.

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Minifigures Series 7 Reviews

Monday April 30, 2012

I just spotted Lego Minifigures Series 7 in stores earlier this week, and I've already taken some time to look at the first two figures I purchased. Spend a minute and look at my Tennis Ace review and Computer Programmer review for a detailed look at two of the newest minifigures in stores.

The Tennis Ace figure wasn't spectacular, but remained another solid entry in the line. The Computer Programmer, on the other hand, is surprisingly charming. There aren't really any bad figures in the Lego Minifigures line, but there are some clear differences between these two particular releases.

I can't wait to get my hands on more figures from Series 7 in the very near future. I'm especially looking forward to the Ocean King, Aztec Warrior, and Bagpiper. Hopefully I'll be able to review them soon.

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Lego Minifigures Series 7 Has Arrived

Sunday April 29, 2012

Although Lego Minifigures Series 7 was promised to begin hitting stores in May, it seems the lovable little figures have hit store shelves at least a few days early. I managed to find the new red-packaged blind-bagged figures hanging on in an end-cap in my local store's automotive section, of all places. So although they may require some hunting, they're definitely already out there.

I've reviewed multiple figures from Series 5 and Series 6 of the Minfigures line, most recently the Leprechaun and Highland Battler releases. Although I only grabbed two Series 7 figures to start, I was lucky enough to get the Tennis Ace and Computer Programmer, two personas which hit home with me personally.

Lego continues to pump out wave after wave of the Minifigures line, and like many collectors, I can't get enough. They're some of the most consistently well made action figures being produced today, they're extremely affordable, and practically every new figure is beloved by fans of the line.

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