This first video has him explaining the new toys (which I HOPE to pick up as they look amazing) for the Toy Story series. They have a new Toy Story Collection that are supposed to be exact replicas of what the toys would really be. I’ve seen the Woody, Buzz, and Aliens and all three are VERY nicely detailed, but pricey. Still, I want to get them You could think from the video that he was just a shill trying to push the sale of the toys, but from everything I’ve seen, he’s being downright honest. He does seem to truly love the toys and hope people get the same enjoyment out of them.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video…

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Another item that has recently shown up is a new book. Dinosaur vs. Bedtime which has gone over really well. The book is really cute and it involves a lot of roaring.

ROAR…ROAR…ROAR…Dinosaur Wins!

The cover happens to be drawn and painted by my absolute favorite comic artist, Alex Ross.

If you like his work, seriously consider picking up, Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross. It’s a great book with some truly amazing art.

I haven’t yet gotten to read any of this month’s issue, but I thought I needed this keepsake regardless of how good the issue is.

On another note, while I was in Target, I managed to grow my collection of Mighty Muggs by two new additions. This brings the grand total up to 21 (16 – Marvel, 1 – Star Wars, 1 – Indiana Jones, 1 – G.I. Joe, and now 2 – Transformers). Say hello to Soundwave & Megatron!

A few interesting toys were shown on the Today show from February 17th:

• Zippity
• Micro Terrain Titans
• Transformers Constructicons/Devistator
• Mindflex

Found this pic over on ExtraLife… Enjoy!

So, I’ve seen the box up close and I believe it is coming from his knee, based on the actual image on the back of his box, but where would those of you only looking at this box top pin the origin of the noxious cloud?

Seems way to sophomoric to include a deadly “gas” cloud that may or may not eminate from Hulk’s backside…doh! I’m glad I didn’t buy this for Ben to enjoy somewhere down the road

I do love these things as they fit little hands all the way up to big mitts like mine! They’re soft and plushy with a strap to grab on to inside so that they stay on. They also look to be much higher quality than the foam version that came out back with the Ang Lee Hulk in 2003. Oh, and the sound is pretty darn good for a speaker so small, but thankfully there is a well hidden off-switch

I’m sure Ben is still a bit young for them and also a bit unsure about them I think to, so for now, these are a toy for daddy that maybe Ben can grow into. If he decides he wants to put them on, I will definitely throw up a video…

Just if you’re wanting to know more, I recorded the sound effects for your listening enjoyment:

Hulk Smash!:

Hulk Scream:

Hulk Punch:

You’re Making Me Angry! You Won’t Like Me When I’m Angry!:

Explosion 1:

Explosion 2:

UPDATE:

If you want the actual MP3s for any reason, just post a comment and I can point you at the original file (and yes, the filename is in the source, but if you want the easy answer just ask )

I first saw these in Suncoast with a Star Wars theme. However, I never could bring myself to buy one, but then I saw the comic book themed versions at Target. I had always thought they had a cool design, but the comic book theme pushed me over the top (I have to say I am more of a comic book geek than a Star Wars geek, but I love both). They’re so … cute? I guess that’s the right word. Well, this Venom version got be to buy one.

After I walked towards the front of the store carrying it, the logo is what most caught my attention.

Seriously…who can turn down 100% recycled awesome?