When you need to be rescued in the checkout lane…. Hasbro, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney know just how to market toys to children and their parents. Some parents plunk down ten to twenty bucks for a hunk of plastic that won’t receive more than ten minutes of attention from a kid. More frugal parentsContinue reading “Those Basic Figures….”
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Marvel Legends Series: Death Dealer
Who is the mysterious Death Dealer? Marvel has definitely stirred up quite a bit of interest in its upcoming film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by injecting the mysterious Death Dealer into the film’s first full-length trailer. Not only does the character look awesome, we also get to see how the DeathContinue reading “Marvel Legends Series: Death Dealer”
A New Marvel Film, Short Film Fun, And More…..
“Okay, see you…..in September!” Today is Simu Liu’s birthday. Fans of Kim’s Convenience (available in the United States on Netflix) already know Liu as Jung, the elder Kim sibling who has a strained relationship with his father in the series. For the rest of the world, Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsContinue reading “A New Marvel Film, Short Film Fun, And More…..”
Star Wars The Black Series: Bo-Katan Kryze
“…Mandalorians are stronger together.” I really like Hasbro’s The Black Series line of Star Wars figures. I’ve purchased quite a few over the years but always try to limit myself to characters that I love and/or figures that look wonderful. Recently, Hasbro has unleashed a number of new figures on collectors, many of which comeContinue reading “Star Wars The Black Series: Bo-Katan Kryze”
The Mandalorian Chapter 16
The Rescue Merry Christmas! Since most of you will probably be unwrapping presents tomorrow morning, I decided to post my review of the season finale of The Mandalorian a day early! Please be aware that there are a few MAJOR SPOILERS for this episode in this post following my general review. Don’t worry, though, asContinue reading “The Mandalorian Chapter 16”
Mulan (2020)
My “reflection” on this film 1998’s animated Disney film Mulan is one of my favorite films. It managed to blend brilliant action sequences (that awesome avalanche scene) with an engaging and inspired tale. The 2020 version of the film attempts to do something similar with a few changes, additions, and removals and, to a degree,Continue reading “Mulan (2020)”
The Mandalorian Chapter 15
The Believer Last week’s episode of The Mandalorian brought back one of my favorite characters, the mouthy sharpshooter named Mayfield. The character was teased in Chapter 14 and returned in all of his sharp tongued glory. In the episode, Din needs the coordinates to Moff Gideon’s ship where Grogu is being held captive. In orderContinue reading “The Mandalorian Chapter 15”
Star Wars The Black Series: Phase I Clone Trooper
From Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Despite being my least favorite Star Wars film of all, Attack of the Clones has a few things going for it. There’s the introduction of Jango Fett and a young Boba Fett, the brief appearance of Zam Wesell, and some of the best Obi-Wan Kenobi momentsContinue reading “Star Wars The Black Series: Phase I Clone Trooper”
The Mandalorian Season 2 Chapter 14
The Tragedy In last week’s episode of The Mandalorian, our hero brought young Grogu to the ruins of an ancient temple on Tython. The Mando places Grogu upon the seeing stone in the temple ruins, hoping that the youngster will make a connection with a Jedi willing to train him. Everything is just fine untilContinue reading “The Mandalorian Season 2 Chapter 14”
The Mandalorian Season 2 Chapter 12
The Siege A speeder bike and TIE Fighter chase, old friends, and some major story developments highlight Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian. In the episode, which picks up immediately after Chapter 11, our hero takes a detour to Nevarro to have his ship repaired in order to deliver the child to Corvus and a JediContinue reading “The Mandalorian Season 2 Chapter 12”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 