tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26358207616741811072024-03-05T23:34:23.838-05:00Past Generation Toys BlogThe PGT Blog is not just another source for toy related news and information. Thanks to the guidance of toy expert R. Ticulation, self appointed, you will get a unique view of collecting from a toy geek who isn't afraid to give you his opinion, stated as fact. From Star Wars to Spider-man, GI Joe to Young Justice, Thundarr to Thundercats, nothing escapes his over analytical eye.Parishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05673818785197974530noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-48035905035994347392013-03-15T12:04:00.002-04:002013-03-15T12:12:52.682-04:00"Best in Show" LEGO Minifigures
It's time to fill the holes in your LEGO Minifigures collection! Listen up collectors and gift givers alike!
In honor of the 9th installment of LEGO Minifigures hitting the shelves, Past Generation Toys is releasing all our back stocked inventory! Meaning, all LEGO Minifigures, Series 2 through 8, will be available to buy while supplies last. That's over 100 different Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-49899774683997732702012-08-16T11:55:00.001-04:002012-08-16T21:22:44.373-04:00Customs 101: Easiest Customs Ever
Have you ever wanted to "improve" an existing action figure, but were too scared to tamper with it? Have you ever backed away from attempting your own custom job after seeing one so awesome it's kills your confidence to try? Or, have you seen a custom so caked over with lumpy puddy and brush applied paint meant for your household ceiling that you worry this will be YOUR final Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-37363821821173740522012-08-07T13:18:00.000-04:002012-08-12T23:40:45.673-04:00Exclusive - 10" Noob Saibot Statue - Past Generation Toys
You may be asking yourself... who is Noob Saibot... well for those of you that do not know I am about to bestow on you all the knowledge you need.
Noob Saibot is a video game character from the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. He debuted as a hidden character in Mortal Kombat II, although the later game Mortal Kombat: Deception established his true identity as the originalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-60338104670066148112012-08-07T12:48:00.004-04:002012-08-12T22:32:07.397-04:00PGT Exclusives: AT-AT Park T-Shirt and Patch by Artist Kevin Liell
You may be familiar with the works of Star Wars artist Kevin
Liell. Kevin has done work for Topps
Cards, Lucasfilm, and his work can be seen all over the Sci-Fi community. Kevin also hosts Lucasfilm's official Star
Wars: Trivia World Championship at Celebrations and is an honorary member
of the 501st Imperial Legion for his artistic contributions to the Star Wars
Galaxy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-34641018080921041172012-07-23T23:13:00.000-04:002012-07-23T23:13:02.231-04:00Marvel Legends, Mattel's New 52, LDD, Batman, Shao Kahn, Transformers and more at Past Generation Toys
This week @ PastGenerationToys.com
PreOrders
Preorder Marvel Legends Series 3 (Now with Images)
Preorder Mattel's New 52 DC Universe Unlimited Action Figure and New 52 DC Universe Batman Unlimited Action Figure
Living Dead Dolls Series 24
Now in Stock
Batman The Dark Knight Rises DC Direct Busts and Statues
Shao Kahn Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-1323103690744871592012-07-18T18:30:00.000-04:002012-07-18T19:04:43.586-04:00Come on Hasbro, Articulate the Positive!
What is the role of a toy's packaging? I know the box is suppose to protect the contents from the perils of the shipping, notwithstanding shot put or stepping stool. Once in the store the packaging is suppose to draw attention to itself with the ultimate goal of dishing out some of your hard earned green at the cash register. Package art is advertising, straight up. So why are American Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-5885755373753210572012-05-23T12:19:00.000-04:002012-05-23T12:26:04.180-04:00Where All the Toys At?
I can't wait to get my hands on the 2012 Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker in Hoth Gear. Rebelscum had some nice pics of Luke and his two legged sleeping bag. Impressed, forever ago I got the Target Exclusive Taun Taun and I've been waiting to plop Luke into its saddle ever since. I'm still waiting...and waiting...and waiting. So, where the heck is Wave 3? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-34087723543065036832012-05-10T20:39:00.002-04:002012-05-11T10:58:18.393-04:00Young Justice is Served
Have you been watching the Young Justice cartoon on Cartoon Network? No? Hello, Megan! In a nutshell, all the sidekicks -- but don't call them sidekicks -- are off on their own weekly adventures with minimal adult supervision. Their ranks keep growing and the main team consists of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis. Some satellite Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-89854500928191022602012-04-16T09:42:00.000-04:002012-04-16T17:10:41.087-04:00Sculptor Randy Bowen Explains Why Release Dates Are Not Carved In Polystone
A little background, when a collectible statue or bust is given a release date, if all goes according to plan, the item hits the shops on or about that date, pre-orders are fulfilled and everyone is happy. Often though, the stated release date gets pushed back and then promised shipping dates are broken. I then contact those that have bought these items to let them know their item will notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-82037226952423292692012-04-05T12:00:00.000-04:002012-04-05T12:00:30.194-04:00Transformers Bot Shots, just for kids? I think not!
What do you get when you combine Battle Beasts with Transformers? Yeah, I know, you get Transforming Battle Beasts. OR, smart-alec, if you read the title of this post, you get Transformers Bot Shots.
To give you some background, Bot Shots are tiny vehicles that jump and transform into a little robot figure when their front end hits another object. Now, if slamming a toy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-73231269130900103842012-03-30T22:00:00.000-04:002012-03-30T22:11:59.595-04:00This week @ Past Generation Toys - 3/30/2012
This
week @ PastGenerationToys.com
DC
Direct Batman preOrders
We just listed the new
statues and busts for the new Batman Dark Knight Rises Movie. Busts and statues are coming for Batman,
Catwoman, and Bane! Also listed are the
Killer Croc and Mr. Freeze Arkham City Deluxe Action Figures!
Star
Wars Vintage Collection Action Figure preOrders
WeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-65939039701947669392012-03-28T21:03:00.000-04:002012-03-29T11:35:51.252-04:00Sub-Zero Mortal Kombat 18 Inch Premium Format Syco Collectibles Statue Review
Here's the set-up: Recently, I was visiting my cousin. I handed over to him 4 shoe boxes of some of my favorite comics and, in return, he showed me some YouTube videos produced, written, and directed by Kevin Tancharoen. For those of you not "in the know", these are the Mortal Kombat Legacy videos that have racked up more than 16 million views each. Now I see what's been Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-3260306236183696742012-03-19T13:10:00.000-04:002012-03-19T13:10:25.361-04:00Past Generation Toys March Madness Tournament
Vote for your favorite action figure in our March Madness head to head match-ups. The action figure with the most likes goes to next round. And of course, we want to know why! Who will come out on top? Will it be Spider-Man elevating his game? Jabba dominating in the paint? Mario with the big hops? We have a lot of intriguing match ups that will make the Past Generation Toys inaugural MarchUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-8444922161006808692011-10-07T17:09:00.000-04:002011-10-07T17:23:38.443-04:00You like the movie Sucker Punch? Have you seen the Amber Statue by Gentle Giant??We have a lot of product come through our doors, but sometimes we have to stop and be reminded how cool some of this stuff really is! I am talking about the Amber Sucker Punch Statue by Gentle Giant.
The detail in this statue is simply amazing! This is the description released from Gentle Giant of the statue:
"You won't believe your eyes when you see these girls kick some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-66626495863903111982011-09-24T13:01:00.010-04:002011-09-25T11:11:15.106-04:00The Clone Wars Season 4 Premiere Review (Part 1)Man, I just watched part 3 of the Clone Wars Season 4 Premiere. I can't help it, I'm frustrated. I didn't want to say anything until the conclusion hoping they would salvage something with the ending. Understand that I go into each episode wanting to love them. There is so much potential with this series, it kills me that they haven't executed a quality story since the beginning of season 3. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-23993772041214721952011-09-22T14:10:00.004-04:002011-09-22T18:40:55.843-04:00Testing the WatersYou may have noticed, if you've been to the Past Generation Toys eBay store, an influx of Japanese toys and action figures. Here at Past Generation Toys we are always willing to broaden our horizons. If that brings us to the land of the horizon's starting point, Japan, so be it. I, for one, couldn't be more excited. Japanese action figures remind me of why I love collecting toys. I can't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-27341391830901342552011-09-02T10:15:00.027-04:002011-09-08T17:59:19.308-04:00Behind the Gas Mask: GI Joe's Hazmat Viper Action Figure ReviewHave you seen the new GI Joe 30th Anniversary wave of figures? Honestly, you don't need to see them all. Just one. The Hazard Viper. He... is... hhhaaaaaawesome. That is, good enough to be vetted by the 5 Ps. Without further adieu:
Package: 8
I don't really put a lot of weight behind packaging. I can comfortably say I've never been seduced by packaging. I HAVE been angered by packaging, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-53939766607368370242011-08-29T10:15:00.001-04:002011-08-29T10:16:11.926-04:00Thundrecats Action Figures, you are gonna want these!Do you remember watching Thundercats when you got home from school? Do you remember the glory days of cartoons when everyone watched the show and talked about it all week. You just could not wait until the show next week when the story would pick up, and you would have something new to talk about. Thundercats was one of the most popular of these, debuting in the late 80s. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-21671350811316650432011-08-24T16:40:00.037-04:002011-09-08T19:37:56.351-04:002011 Clone Wars Figures: Kiss Your Hamiltons Good-ByeI haven't seen the New Clone Wars figures on the store pegs, but they have crossed into the sanctuary of the Past Generation Toys shop. Under my overly critical collector's eye I came up with a quick list of the Top 5 "must have" figures.The full list of contenders are as follows:First Case- Clone Commander Jet- Plo Koon (Cold Weather Gear)- Savage Opress (Shirtless)- ARF Trooper (Kamino)Second Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-76758614098462428422011-08-16T16:59:00.027-04:002011-09-02T16:50:48.094-04:00Thundercats Hooooold up! I Got Some Questions.I've been waiting for this new Thundercats cartoon ever since I saw the first trailer. I heard the original Lion-O was going to voice the King and I started geeking out. I'm not a big fan of reboots I'd rather see something original. But, I get it. There's some profit to be made in mining my childhood. Growing up we had about 5 channels and had to get up to change them. Back then we all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-58058180943225858062011-08-09T11:32:00.022-04:002011-08-13T00:31:36.416-04:00Top 5 80's Action Figure LinesWhat is the best action figure line of the 80's? I know I have my favorites, but as far as quality goes, what line ranks numero uno? Scoring will be based on a condensed form of my 5 Ps, (See earlier, Captain Rex post), and the figures themselves carry about 80 percent of the weight. This includes everything that comes with or within a carded or boxed figure. Other items, separate from a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-61761215180554436222011-08-01T09:09:00.017-04:002011-08-04T19:49:37.213-04:00New Captain America Movie Wears Heart on Its ShieldI was going to write that, "Captain America: The First Avenger was the best comic book movie I've ever seen", but then I remembered the Dark Knight Returns and the Superman movie with Christopher Reeve. Then, I was going to say, "Captain America was the best Marvel comic book hero brought to the big screen", when I recalled Spider-man 2, X-men 2, and X-men First Class. So, I can't label it "theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-48712390081502262332011-07-25T18:51:00.011-04:002011-07-27T21:25:37.702-04:00A Toy Collector's DilemmaHere's a test for you. You go into a store planning on buying lunch and you see the new (fill in the blank) action figure. You only have 10 dollars in your pocket. What do you do? Do you leave that store with a fast food combo? Good for you, but there's the door, and thanks for stopping by. If you choose to exit the store with figure in hand and a stick of gum for lunch, you passed the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-35974844008845159132011-07-20T17:19:00.005-04:002011-07-20T22:18:34.421-04:00You Call Him Dr. Jones, Babe.If you haven't guessed it already, I'm old school. It's Star Wars, not Episode IV: A New Hope. Zombies are the undead and shouldn't be sprinting like Olympic athletes. Finally, it's Raiders of the Lost Ark or "Raiders" (if you're hip enough not to use the word "hip"). Stop calling it Indiana Jones AND the Raiders of the Lost Ark!Speaking of Dr. Jones and his adventures, I heard that the "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635820761674181107.post-12258115095970938932011-07-14T09:41:00.022-04:002011-07-15T23:50:44.077-04:00There Can Be Only One!Who's up for a round of "King of the Hill", the Transformers version? I was planning on just taking a relaxing stroll down memory lane with a Top 10 list. Then, I realized, not all G1 Transformers measure up to the wonder and ingenuity of the first series. A similar thing happened to the GI Joe lines of the late 80's and early 90's where the Joes got gaudy florescent paint jobs and bigger, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0