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Over the past couple months, I've been bad, with the help of my lovely wife. I've picked up a number of G.I.Joe figures, but have no place to display them. So, I've taken to setting them up on the top of the box of my 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime (that I still have yet to open). 
I've also started to consolidate my Star Wars figures to the main display shelf in the bedroom. I added a couple Boba Fett figures to the Mandalorian section of the shelf. They are the animated special version and a second concept version, this one with the alternate head, both from the 2007 30th Anniversary line. 
Finally, with the addition of Plo Koon to my Mighty Muggs collection, I am officially out of room to display any more, should I buy more. To fit Plo in, I had to swap the Star Wars and Marvel/Indiana Jones displays around as the latter's area has more room and the former will likely keep growing. I don't know what I'm going to do when the Transformers and G.I.Joe ones come out. 
Yesterday was one of the laziest Saturdays I've had in a long time. Most of it was spent on the computer or napping. Lots of napping. You'd think I never slept. And the computer time? Browsing the web and playing games on Facebook. There were two occasions this monotonous time was broken up with though. Comic Book Ink hosted a signing of former Washington resident Tim Sale. He's best known for his work on various Batman series as well as Captain America and Spider-Man to name a few. He's also the artist behind the paintings seen throughout the Heroes television show for the first two seasons. I assume he's still working on the show for the third season, but don't want to give out false information.  While I've read most of the comics that Tim's done the artwork for, I own none of them. I do have the first hardcover Heroes graphic novel and the first two seasons of Heroes on DVD, but didn't want to go to the signing until my wife read about it in the newspaper on Friday. I picked up the first season DVD at Target, so it had four postcards with his artwork on them, so we had a total of seven things to get signed. So, with book and DVDs in hand, we went to the store and waited. He arrived about 15 minutes late, but that was all right. Things happen.
After a short Q&A session, the line started to move, slowly. At first, they were only allowing three autographs per person per time through the line. That meant you could get more than three things signed, but you had to go through the line again. That soon changed. See, Tim was there also plugging his charity, the Hero Initiative. With a small donation, you could have everything signed at once. So, we donated $20 when it was our turn in line, which I think took both Tim Sale and John Munn, owner of Comic Book Ink, by surprise since most of the bills in the box were $1's and $5's. Tim seems like a nice enough guy, but I didn't know what to say to him after spending time in line behind a big pack of nerds that annoyed me for almost my entire time in line. We also got small certificates of authenticity from John for each item we got signed. We plan on getting the postcards framed with the certificates underneath at Michaels next time they have a 50% off custom framing coupon in their sales flier. At around 9pm, we took off for a new Target that opened up a couple months back in the outskirts of Puyallup near Graham. Maybe it's in Graham. I don't know. It's just out there and it's huge, bigger than all the ones we frequent. There's a WinCo out there we buy groceries at, so we decided to finally stop by this new Target. In addition to being huge, it has all-plastic shopping carts which are super-quiet, unlike the children that were running around the store. Don't parents put their kids to bed on the weekends? I was never out that late until I was a tween or whatever the term before teenager is.  I saw the new Star Wars the Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Delta 2 Starfighter there. That thing is cool. In addition to being the shio Kenobi flies in the Clone Wars movie and television show, it splits into two vehicles, one piloted by him and the other by whatever astromech is in the socket. The human-piloted section looks like an early version of the Jedi Starfighters from Revenge of the Sith. But, it was $20 and I wanted the Plo Koon Mighty Muggs more, which was half the price. They had a few Star Wars figures I wouldn't have minded getting either, like Breha and Bail Organa and Stass Allie. But, I'm on a budget and we still had groceries to buy.
I'd go on about the grocery shopping, but I'm sure whoever reading this is bored already, so I'll skip that. Today we plan on seeing Bolt. We'll see if that pans out.
 Joining the Mighty Muggs line in the Clone Wars wave is the Sith Lord Darth Tyrannus. That's Count Dooku to you and me though. Dooku uses the standard Mighty Muggs body with what I like to call a Type-2 right arm. The hand is cupped down with a hole in the palm to place the included Sith lightning. He also comes with a cape and lightsaber.
Dooku translates well into a Mugg. His plain, brown top offsets his detailed belt and boots. What's interesting to me is that Dooku's eyes and ears are much higher on his face than most of the other characters. This gives his moustache and beard quite a bit of prominence as well as his pointy nose.
Count Dooku is a welcome addition to the Star Wars line of Mighty Muggs. The hole in the saga's Sith Lords is finally filled. Go out and buy him. It's probably the only official Christopher Lee Mighty Muggs that will be made. 
 I've never been a big fan of the Hulk until this year with the new movie and now with this awesome Mighty Muggs version of the big green super hero. Using the standard body-type, Hulk has three points of articulation; neck & shoulders. He's decorated in green with torn purple pants and the coolest, goofiest, toothiest grimace yet to be seen in any of the Mighty Muggs lines. He's also detailed with toenails, fingernails, nipples, and a belly button. Hasbro could have left those out, but their inclusion makes this version of Hulk all the better.
As usual, the Mighty Muggs continue not to disappoint me. Hulk looks great and is a wonderful addition to the line. He's not the fastest seller in the Marvel line-up, so you shouldn't have too much trouble tracking him down now that you know how cool he is.
 Steve Rogers may be dead in the comic books, but Captain America lives on as in the Mighty Muggs line of Hasbro vinyl figures. Using the standard body-type, Cap has three points of articulation; neck & shoulders. He's decorated in the costume most are familiar with, right down to the tar on his chest and the big "A" on his forehead down to the "wings" on either side of his head. Though Rogers didn't have a prominent jaw, the Mighty Muggs version of him does, giving Cap a rugged, all-American look. He even includes his signature shield, with which he will surely trounce the upcoming Red Skull Mighty Muggs with.
It's hard for me to find a Mighty Muggs toy that I don't like, though I have - it's just not this one. If you like the vinyl doll look or are a fan of Captain America, you really should look into getting this.
 As you should know by now, I love Hasbro's Mighty Muggs. In addition to their Star Wars, Marvel, and Indiana Jones offerings, there will be Transformers and G.I.Joe Mighty Muggs coming out later in the year. Entertainment Earth posted the first official picture of the first wave of Joe Mighty Muggs and they can't get to the store shelves fast enough, let me tell you. Cobra Commander and the ninjas look the best, IMO. I'll probably pick up Duke just to round out the set. Man, these things rock.
 | Mighty! | Jun 19, '08 12:35 AM
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With the Joes and Cobras gone, relegated to somewhere in Minnesota, the Star Wars Mighty Muggs now take center stage on one of the largest shelves in the master bedroom of our small, two-bedroom apartment. Allow me to introduce you to the trendy side of the Force, made from 100% recycled awesome. 
From left to right, we have Luke Skywalker in his Bespin fatigues, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca (my first Mighty Mugg), Lando Calrission (my favorite Mugg of Might), C-3PO, and Yoda. With the exception of Luke (removable hand) Leia (skirt and "buns") and Yoda (short legs), they all share the same mold. 
Continuing on we see Yoda again, Darth Vader, a Stormtroper, Boba Fett, Jango Fett, and Clone Commander Cody. Other than accessories, these all are the same basic figure. 
We see the Fetts and Cody again in this picture alone with Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul, and General Grievous. Except for Palpy's dress... err, robes, these are all the same mold as well. I really like these guys, even the Marvel ones, and am looking forward to the Indiana Jones ones coming out later in the year. They're just so darn cool, in my opinion.
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 After visiting Dad today, I swung by the local Wal-Mart to see what's new after not being there in about a month. There were lots of Speed Racer and Indiana Jones and Dark Knight (including a couple of the Joker), and Hulk toys. Looking through the Star Wars stuff, I saw they placed the Marvel Mighty Muggs in with the Star Wars one and found Venom. This is only the second time I've seen him and since I have the other three in the assortment and don't want to miss out like I did with a couple of the second wave of Star Wars Mighty Muggs, I picked him (along with a Star Wars 2-pack with comic book).
Blah blah blah. Venom. Blah blah blah. Standard Mighty Muggs mold. Blah blah blah. Over-sized head. Blah blah blah. Three points of articulation; neck and shoulders. Blah blah blah. Non-removable tongue accessory that makes him stand out from the rest of the line. Not that he doesn't already with that toothy grin. The tongue just makes him stand out more so.
The neat thing about Mighty Muggs Venom is that if you turn his head 180 degrees, the body deco looks almost exactly the same. The spider is positioned a little differently, but otherwise you could position him front or back and it will look all right.
Since this is the only way Venom looks, there probably won't be more of him in later assortments except for a possible revision wave. So, if you like mighty Muggs and freaks, this is the toy for you.
 Yesterday, after spending some time and money at the Emerald City Comic-Con, I stopped by a Target on the way back to the hospital. In addition to a couple Indiana Jones figures I've been looking for, I happened across a a lone Marvel Mighty Muggs; Wolverine this time. Seeing the pictures online, I didn't think I would want this one, but seeing it in person changed my mind. I think I'm hooked on this line.
Wolverine uses the standard Mighty Muggs mold that most of the Star Wars line uses, featuring an over-sized head and three points of articulation; the next and shoulders. The legs are separate pieces, but, as with the rest of the line, don't move. He also has his trademark claws extended from both hands. They share the same, goofy, but trendy look of the line and are not removable.
Wolverine is "dressed" in his yellow and blue suit that he first appeared in when he showed up in the Hulk comic way back when. It works well as a Mighty Muggs toy, though the head makes him look a little... slow and his costume's head fins usually extend past the head instead of being a part of it. Perhaps this version of Wolverine takes the X-Men's short bus instead of the Blackbird into battle.
No doubt there will be more of Wolverine's costumes in this line since they have the claw mold and he's had a number of different looks throughout the years. So, if you don't like this particular costume, you could play the waiting game and hope for a different one later down the line. The line seems pretty popular, so it may be a safe bet.
 A couple days ago, I stopped by Target on the way to pick up Mom for a visit with Dad at the hospital. To my surprise, they had three of the first four Marvel Mighty Muggs. I wasn't sure I wanted Spider-Man, but after seeing him (and Venom) in person, I picked it up and am glad I did.
Spider-Man uses the standard Mighty Muggs mold that Iron Man and most of the Star Wars line uses, featuring an over-sized head and three points of articulation; the next and shoulders. As I've mentioned previously, the legs are separate pieces, but, as with the rest of the line (Marvel and Star Wars), don't seem willing to move. That's fine as these aren't for the lovers of super-articulated action figures.
Spider-Man is painted up in his original costume, sans the spider web wings under the arms. The large eyes remind me of how some artists drew the character during the 90's, only without the suck. Mighty Muggs Spider-Man does look like the character's gained weight, but in a cute way. I think the costume suits the standard Mighty Muggs mold.
There's already a black-suited Spider-Man planned for the line, but I've never cared for that look. But, I digress. If you're a fan of Spider-Man and Mighty Muggs, make mine Marvel... err... Mighty Muggs Spider-Man.
 Earlier in the week, my wife and I went to Wal-Mart to pick up a few essentials. During a quite jaunt through the toy department, I happened across a lone Marvel Mighty Muggs; Iron Man. Being the only one I was sure I wanted from this wave, I bought it and after seeing the Iron Man movie last night, I felt I should review it.
Iron Man uses the standard Mighty Muggs mold that most of the Star Wars line uses, featuring an over-sized head and three points of articulation; the next and shoulders. The legs are separate pieces, but, as with the rest of the line, don't seem willing to move. This is probably a good thing since these guys might not stand well otherwise.
Iron Man is decked out in the deco of his suit he wore through a good part of the 80's. It retains some of the iron look of the original, with a bit of a modern 80's look about it. This is how I think of Iron Man when I think of the character from the comic books. I love the simplistic design and the Mighty Muggs mold lends itself well to it.
I have no doubt that there will be more Iron Men in the future of this line, especially with a sequel in the works for a 2010 release. If you like Iron Man and Mighty Muggs, make this a part of your collection.
 We both stayed home from work (again) today and instead went to the doctor where I found out that I have a double ear infection and bronchitis. woo... hoo... So, I'm on some medications to help me with both and I do feel a little better 12 hours later. The misses? She has a bad cold, but is on similar meds to prevent bronchitis. I just hated calling out again since I do like my job and want to be there. Being the guy that processes the software and video games at my store is a fun gig, in addition to my Shift Lead responsibilities. It's one of the few sections in the store that you can track the sales numbers for and they're usually up every month, so it makes me feel good, like I know what I'm doing. Well, here's hoping for better health come Monday when I get back. After the doctor visit, we went out briefly to pick up the meds and cat litter and eggs and some other stuff we were out of. Since neither of us have been out of the house since Tuesday (her) or Wednesday (me), it was nice not being cooped up even if I was trying to cough up an inverted lung at times. During our stop at Target, I found a Clone Commander Cody Star Wars Transformer. It's one of the few toys in the line that doesn't look like complete ass in "robot" mode. See, I had the first wave of these when they came out and sold them to someone else within a month because they just didn't hold together well in "robot" mode or just looked retarded. So, I avoided the line except for the Millennium Falcon that I got at Target last year on Black Friday for 1/2 price and the Death Star I got for Christmas (FYI: Fiona love the box that thing came in. She gets more enjoyment from that than I do from the toy). I've seen Cody numerous times before, but since we had a Target gift card today was the day. Cody's not a bad toy. Each wheel has independent suspension and the tank mode looks great, except that the front two halves are slightly different shades of gray that is really noticeable. The "robot" mode is pretty good. The back pack and wheels on the arms get in the way of the arm articulation somewhat and his ratcheting hip joints seem slightly off from each other. The miscolored tank panels get in the way of him standing straight if you fold them down, so I leave them up. On the plus side, he looks really cool and is a passable "robot" unlike, say, Mace Windu or General Grievous do. He has a good amount of articulation and there's a small pistol stowed away in the wheel on his right hip. Definitely worth $10 out of the $15 he retails for. Most of the line rates a $5 or less by me. The last stop of the day was Wal-Mart where I found the Mighty Muggs Han Solo and Chewbacca and came home with Chewbacca. I'm not sure what the point is with this line, but they're really interesting looking. I wish Boba Fett was there as I probably would have bought him too. The rest of the line (Vader, Solo, Maul, and Stormtrooper) all looked meh to me. Chewbacca here is "made from 100% recycled awesome" as the box states. He features swivel joints at the shoulders and neck and comes with his bowcaster. There's not much to posing him, but he still looks awesome. I really need to find somewhere nice to put him. Lastly, the Darth Vader coin in the picture was found by Mrs. GripX tonight as she was going through a basket of stuff from the spare bedroom. It's from the original Power of the Force line and I don't remember having this particular coin. I only had a few figures from that line and I know Vader wasn't one of them since, back then, there was only one Darth Vader figure made. Kenner just reissued it throughout the run of the line. So, that was a very nice find. I may add it to my Anniversary Collection album for the time being to keep it safe.
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