For those who have been waiting for Hasbro to show some more love to the Dinobots, get ready! The latest wave of Activators is featuring the Dinobot leader, Grimlock. Check out both modes and see how he stacks up to the other spring loaded figures by reading the review

Anybody here keep their spare figure parts as neat as this? ^^;
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7th, 8th Dragonball Z films debut on top; Monochrome Factor 4 also appears

Casting Call for Fanboys/Fangirls for Documentary Series Source: BAM! Marketing, Publicity & Promotions press release Special Thanks to Chase Wang Obsessed with comic books, anime, fantasy, or manga? Obsessed with cosplaying and attending anime conventions? Do your friends consider you a fanboy/fangirl? Have you ever missed work, school, or other important events to engage in role-playing or cosplay? Are you misunderstood by your family or significant other because of your loyal fandom? Anime Expo 2009 and MTV Network's TRUE LIFE series wants to hear your story and is looking to cast three (3) individuals for an upcoming show. Continued...

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So it pains us (not quite, but sort of!) that due to our overlooking key details in setting up the photo gallery for the Fully Visual x Vinyl Pulse Photo contest, no one was able to upload submissions… a small problem ;-) So you know what that means… deadline extension... Jack Contests (active) http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/11/fully-visual--1.html

Toy2R’s newly formed USA division is actively working to spread Qees far and wide across the country. Recently they opened a pop up shop in Brooklyn and have just announced that large specialty retail chain Hot Topic will carry select Qee products in their stores as well as online @... Jack Heads Up http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/11/toy2r-usa-intro.html

Wacko / Soap Plant continues their tradition with an upcoming Toy Swap (& sale) on Saturday November 22nd [12-3 PM] in their parking lot. Bring your duplicate and unwanted vinyl and trade ‘em with others for something you actually want. The event is free – refreshments will be served. Wacko... Jack Shows http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/11/wacko-toy-swap.html

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TOUMA is set for a solo exhibition in the U.S. @ mixi-bang! with an opening and signing on Saturday, November 29, 2008 (7pm). (FYI: This will be Touma's 4th show with mixi-bang!). David from mixi-bang! mentions: "As with previous years, there will be plenty of MaoCat, Skuttle and KazuMouse one offs as well as hand painted canvas pieces." - Also made available would be the Red and White Guardiantoysrevilnoreply@blogger.com0

For those who have been wondering why they dont do bra for men - wonder no longer as you can buy these to keep your manly pecks in shape - 2,800 yen from Rakuten.
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U.S.-based World Events Productions moves to sue Toei Animation over rights

So will Hot Toys' next Movie Masterpiece license bring them to "The City That Screams"? CLICK THRU to speculate along with me perhaps? THE SPIRIT is a live-action adaptation of a comicbook created by Will Eisner, and is directed by famed comicbook-creator turned director, Frank Miller. The Spirit premieres Christmas 2008 [tagged]. From these sneak-peek MiLK-magazine photoshoot-pics (above), toysrevilnoreply@blogger.com0

I cannot help but think these little mushroom massagers look just like the mushrooms from everyone's favorite classic Nintendo character, Mario!

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