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The Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster: The Ultimate Star Wars NERF Blaster

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

Here is something you may have missed; we certainly did, the NERF Star Wars Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster! There aren’t very many things that go together quite like peanut butter and jelly, but combining the worlds of NERF and Star Wars might just be one.

This blaster is based on the weapon used by Din Djarin, the main character of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian. We figured with Season 3 dropping recently, you might be rewatching!

The blaster is designed to look just like the one used in the show, with a sweet mix of sleek and futuristic appearance with a little bit of old school. It has a long barrel and is primarily silver and black in color, with orange accents. Although there are a few versions of this blaster floating around, we’re focusing on the limited edition one because it’s the niftiest.

The NERF Star Wars Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster is one of the most powerful NERF blasters currently available. It supposedly fires foam darts up to 75 feet away, which is quite impressive for a toy. The blaster can hold up to 10 darts at once, and it comes with ten darts included in the box, but we both know you should

The blaster also has several cool features that make it stand out from other NERF blasters. For example, it has a scope that can be attached to the top of the blaster; the scope apparently has an Illuminated lens. No magnification, but it adds some cool factor. The blaster also has a loading lever on the side that makes it easy to reload darts quickly.

The NERF Star Wars Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster is recommended for kids ages eight and up. It is currently available for purchase from several retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, for around $120. However, at the time of writing this, it is on sale over at Amazon for $79. The NERF Star Wars Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster is a must-have for any NERF or Star Wars fan.

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Rocket Boom Bubble Gun

Thursday, August 11th, 2022

The Rocket Boom Bubble Gun is for when you’re looking for bubble overkill beyond what even a multi-bubble wand can provide. Reminiscent of a man-portable rocket artillery launcher, the Rocket Boom Bubble Gun has 60 holes capable of shooting out hundreds of bubbles per minute. It features a rechargeable 3.7v 2000mAh Li-ion battery which provides 30 minutes of continuous function off of a 120 minute charge. The Bubble Gun also comes with a shoulder strap, and two 50ml bottles of bubble fluid, because getting a bubble gun without “ammo” on-hand is kinda lame.

https://firebox.com/intl/rocket-boom-bubble-gun#

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Automatic Gel Ball Blaster

Monday, August 8th, 2022

For when BBs are just a bit too hard hitting, and NERF darts lose their appeal, you may want to take a look at one of the myriad “Gel Ball Blasters” available on Amazon. Designed to shoot 7-8mm hydrated gel balls, these blasters are generally modeled after real-steel weapons; this particular one takes design cues from the Steyr TMP / B&T MP9. Feeding from a gravity-fed hopper, this blaster is capable of full-auto fire with a rate 350 balls per minute, and can shoot distances of up to 65 feet. The onboard 1200mAh battery recharges via USB, and can support up to 4 hours of continuous use on a 1-2 hour charge. And for those of us who are more environmentally and price conscious, the gel balls are reportedly made of non-toxic materials and fully-evaporate after breaking apart, and 20k additional balls can be had for around $7.

www.amazon.com/Automatic-Blaster-Electric-Outdoor-Backyard/dp/B09X63MDZC

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NERD LMTD – Halo Needler Blaster

Sunday, November 14th, 2021

NERF LMTD (pronounced “limited”) is Hasbro’s limited release NERF premium license line, which consists of higher end blasters based on famous film and game properties that can only be obtained via pre-order. Their first release was based on the M41 Pulse Rifle from Aliens, and now they’re releasing a blaster based on the Needler from the Halo series. While this isn’t the first time Hasbro is releasing a dart blaster based on the Needler, this version is much more detailed and feature-rich, with a pricetag to match. Aside from light-up features, this blaster will also have a 10-round motorized dart drum, with automatic fire. The blaster will also come with 10 unique pink elite darts, however it should be presumed that regular elite darts will also work with the blaster.

Pre-orders are available now through the end of the year, with an expected ship date of November 2022.

Nerf LMTD Halo Needler

Tags: Halo, NERF, NERF LMTD
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Noveske x URT Colab SqURT Rifle // Water Hog 5000

Thursday, July 1st, 2021

Edit: Due to popular demand, pre-orders were opened back up through July 5th, with an estimated ship date of August 10th. Get yours while you can!

Ocean lifestyle brand URT URT and premium firearm manufacturer Noveske Rifleworks have teamed up to produce the Water Hog 5000, a
pump action watergun inspired by vintage designs, and styled after an AR-pattern rifle.

Unfortunately, like all things Noveske, the pre-order sold out quick, but at least we can enjoy the pictures at the link below.

urturt.com/products/waterhog5000

Tags: Noveske, URT URT
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CampCo – Remington Building Block Shotgun

Monday, June 21st, 2021

This is kinda interesting: CampCo, a company that is not expressly a toy manufacturer (from a cursory glance, they seem to sell all manner of licensed products such as pens, wallets, watches, for various outdoor, firearms, and automobile companies, among others) has released a “building block” — essentially a LEGO clone, if more in line with the Technic series — shotgun set. Seemingly inspired somewhat by the 870 Witness Protection model, or the more recent 870 Tac-14, this kit allows you to build your own model Pistol Grip Shotgun with Remington branding. Aside from being visually impressive, the pump-action is fully-functional, capable of loading and ejecting the included six model shells, and it also comes with an attachable red dot sight. Alas, no Remington 870 bayonet lug.

If you have a Scheels near you, you might find this in their toy department; that’s where I found it out in the wild, along with the Model 700-inspired sniper rifle. Otherwise, you can order directly from the CampCo website via the link below.

www.campco.com/productdetail.aspx?prod_cd=RM-1002

Tags: CampCo, Remington
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Star Wars The Black Series Mandalorian Darksaber Force FX Elite Lightsaber

Monday, December 21st, 2020

In these trying times of ours, the last thing many people are thinking of is spending money on a high-priced replica lightsaber, however if you’re going to, it might as well be a replica of the Darksaber. Hasbro has adapted this iconic Star Wars weapon into a collectable under their Black Series line, and it’s seriously cool. The Black Series Darksaber consists of a full-metal grip and black blade with white LED blade edge. Like other lightsabers in the Black series, the Darksaber features authentic sound effects, including power up and down, battle clash effects, and motion-sensor-controlled idle hum. Plus, it’s the first ever Black series lightsaber to feature a rechargeable battery.

This particular collectable is proving to be quite the hot commodity. It’s already sold out on the official Hasbro product page, and other retailers are showing no available stock, but if you manage to get a hold of one, good on you.

Also, it’s worth mentioning that this product is up for pre-order, and will ship sometime in August 2021.

hasbropulse.com/collections/new/products/star-wars-the-black-series-mandalorian-darksaber-force-fx-elite-lightsaber

Tags: Star Wars
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Umarex – REKT OpFour CO2 Powered Dart Rifle

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

The REKT OpFour Dart Rifle from Umarex is fairly unique when compared to other dart blasters, since it uses two 12 gram CO2 cartridges to propel its darts, rather than a spring like many of its contemporaries. Modeled after an AR-15, the Dart Blaster features similar furniture, with a collapsible stock, A2-style grip, functioning irons, and a Knights-style foregrip that also serves as the pump-action charging handle. The Dart Blaster comes with a 12-round magazine that feeds REKT foam darts; the magazine looks vaguely like a NERF N-Strike mag, and the darts themselves are supposed to work with a variety of dart blasters.

True to its name, the REKT OpFour series dart guns come in two colors – red and blue, much like NERF’s Rival series – for team play; or, if you prefer one color over the other.

www.umarexusa.com/search?q=Rekt

www.playrekt.com

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LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet Model Kit

Monday, July 13th, 2020

Fans of constructor sets and arguably the most standout charcter in the original Star Wars trilogy may want to give The LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet Model Kit a look. The LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet model kit is a LEGO set designed more for experienced LEGO builders, and adult fans, with an 18+ age rating. It consists of 625 pieces, so it’s fairly elaborate, but that shows through its impresive level of detail. When fully constructed, the helment measures 8.5″ x 4.5″ x 4.5″, and sits on a base with nameplate, so it won’t take up much space on a desk or shelf.

www.lego.com/en-us/product/boba-fett-helmet-75277

There’s also an equivalent set for the Stormtrooper helmet, if you’re preferential towards the Empire’s elite shock troops, or want a complete set.

www.lego.com/en-us/product/stormtrooper-helmet-75276

Tags: LEGO, Star Wars
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Medicom MAFEX Mandalorian Figure

Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

Medicom, under its MAFEX line, is releasing a Mandalorian figure, from the only post-Rogue One Star Wars property that’s actually worth paying attention to. This figure is approximately 16cm / 6 in tall, and comes with a cloth cape.

The full set of accessories includes Mando’s blaster rifle and pistol, knife, whipcord, and flamethrower effect.

Plus the figure comes with a ‘Child’ (AKA Baby Yoda) accessory, because why wouldn’t it?

You can pre-order your own MAFEX Mandalorian at the link below:

www.hlj.com/mafex-mandalorian-medmafex-129

Tags: MAFEX, Mandalorian, Medicom, The Mandalorian
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Pvt Murphy limited edition Toy Figure On Kickstarter

Sunday, June 14th, 2020

Mark Baker, celebrated cartoonist and creator of the comic ‘Pvt Murphy’, has started a Kickstarter campaign for a Pvt Murphy collectable figure. Not too much info on this one as it’s currently presented, other than the figure is planned to be 3″ in height, and will hopefully be the first of many figures, depending on the success of this campaign. ‘Pvt Murphy’ is a fantastic comic, and we here at Fanboy wish Mark Baker the best of luck for fulfilling his dream of making Pvt Murphy into a toy.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/murphytoys/pvt-murphy-limited-edition-toy-figure

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Nerf Ultra Two Motorized Blaster

Sunday, May 31st, 2020

The NERF Ultra Two is part of Hasbro’s latest line of NERF blasters, named after their new “Farthest flying NERF darts ever!”, the Ultra dart. The blaster is battery powered, and fires from an enclosed, rear-mounted “fast-back” 6-dart cylinder. To fire, you hold down an acceleration button which powers the on-board motor, then the trigger to fire a dart. This blaster also features a nondescript accessory rail along the 12 and 6 o’clock positions of the frame, however none of the official product descriptions note whether these rails are compatible with existing NERF N-Strike accessories, however given how similar the rails look, I’d hazard a guess and say, yes, they do.

The Ultra dart itself features a new aerodynamic design, with stabilizing “Aerofin Technology” on the rear of the dart, along with a segmented lightweight foam and a newly designed flight tip. According to Hasbro, these darts are capable of firing out to 120 ft (or 36m for our international friends), although results may vary.

Available wherever NERF products are sold.

nerf.hasbro.com/en-us/product/nerf-ultra-two-motorized-blaster-fast-back-reloading-6-nerf-ultra-darts-compatible-only-with-nerf-ultra-darts

Tags: NERF
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Sideshow Collectables – Hot Toys IG-11 1/6 Scale Collectable Figure

Sunday, May 24th, 2020

‘The Mandalorian’ is, save ‘Rogue One’, the only salvageable thing to come out of Disney’s acquisition of the Star Wars property. That’s why it’s actually worth taking a look at Sideshow Collectables and Hot Toy’s IG-11 1/6 Scale figurine. Based on the IG-11 Bounty Hunter droid featured as a character in ‘The Mandalorian’, the IG-11 figurine comes in at roughly 14″ tall, with over 29 points of articulation, including an enhanced waist articulation which allows for a full 360 degree spin, just like in the show. The metallic grayish-black armor exterior is painted with accurate weather effects, and molded with precise pipe and wire details, and the mechanical head piece features LED light-up function. The IG-88 figure comes complete with the following accessories:

One (1) pair of articulated mechanical graspers

One (1) heavy blaster

One (1) blaster rifle

One (1) leather-like double shoulder belt with ammo pouches

Specially designed desert-themed figure stand with Star Wars logo and character nameplate

Like all Hot Ones releases, this is a pre-order, with an estimated arrival of October – December 2020.

www.sideshow.com/collectibles/star-wars-ig-11-hot-toys-905332

Tags: Hot Toys, Sideshow Collectables, Star Wars
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Warbricks

Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

What started as a small homeschool project for the basics of business development turned into Warbricks.com, a business selling high-quality, European-made military vehicle construction sets.

The sets are manufactured by Cobi, a Polish toy manufacturer which offers LEGO-like, brick construction sets. Cobi sets are largely based on authentic military vehicles, including tanks, planes, and ships, although they’ve also received licensing for some major passenger vehicle manufacturers, Boeing, and even Doctor Who. Plus, Cobi sets are fully-compatible with brick constructor pieces from other brands, so you’ll be able to use the parts from these sets in other builds.

In addition to selling the Cobi sets, Warbricks.com also provides a brief history of the actual vehicle the set is based on, detailed on each product page.

So, if you’re looking to add a few historic vehicle construction sets to your toy collection, or just have an appreciation for vintage military vehicles, then you may want to give Warbricks.com a look see.

warbricks.com

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NERF is releasing Halo-themed Blasters for 2020

Sunday, February 23rd, 2020

NERF is no stranger to video game licensing for their blasters, but considering that Mattel’s BOOMCo line of blasters already held the Halo license, it’s kind of surprising that NERF would follow suit with their own Halo blasters. All the same, there are 100% licensed Halo NERF blasters coming out later this year, and, honestly, they’re pretty cool. Based on three of the most iconic weapons from the Halo franchise, the initial line of Halo blasters will consist of the following:

MA40 Assault Rifle

Unarguably the coolest of the new blasters, the MA40 is based on the latest iteration of the UNSC’s mainline MA5 series assault rifle (inexplicably chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO in the lore). This particular blaster features a battery-powered flywheel action, where darts can be fired semi-automatically from the included 10-round ‘clip’. This blaster is powered by four “C” batteries, and for those looking to play the upcoming Halo: Infinite, you’ll also get a code to unlock the MA40’s color scheme as a weapon skin in the game.

SPNKR Rocket Launcher

Reportedly part of NERF’s Micro Shots line, the SPNKR is more nominally based on its namesake, as this is just a handheld blaster, while the in-game version is a rocket launcher. The fact that it’s not a full-sized NERF rocket launcher is a bit disappointing. However, like the SPNKR, the NERF version chambers two darts, and fires them one after the other.

Needler

Finally, there’s the Needler, designated the Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher by the UNSC. In-game, the Needler is a Covenant weapon that automatically fires strange crystalline projectiles with an inexplicable IFF function that hone in on enemies and explode after embedding in their flesh. As a NERF blaster, it’s part of the Micro Shots line, and fires a single dart at a time. At least this one is also a handheld weapon in the game it’s based on.

The Halo line of NERF blasters is slated for an October 2020 release, in line with the scheduled release of Halo: Infinite.

nerf.hasbro.com/en-us

Tags: BOOMco, Halo, Hasbro, Mattel, NERF
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Star Wars The Vintage Collection – The Mandalorian Imperial Troop Transport Vehicle

Monday, February 17th, 2020

The Mandalorian is considered by many to be a return to form for Star Wars, so it’s appropriate that it gets a retro-inspired vehicle playset from Hasbro under their Kenner Star Wars Vintage Collection series. Based on the original 70’s Kenner Imperial Troop Transport, this new version is inspired by the troop transport featured in The Mandalorian Disney+ series, and features an impressively-detailed weathered paint job, along with opening doors and top hatch, a removable top, and a detailed interior.

Speaking of the interior, this is a troop transport, and it’s designed to carry a number of 3 3/4 inch scale Kenner Star Wars figures. While the product description itself doesn’t reveal the exact number of figures the set is designed for, a cursory glance implies up to 14 can be carried: two in the cockpit, six on the side carriages, and up to six in the rear bay, provided all six seats fold down. That’s pretty impressive, considering the original Troop Transport held up to 11 figures.

The Mandalorian Imperial Troop Transport Vehicle is currently up for pre-order on Entertainment Earth, with a March launch.

www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE7547

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Sideshow Collectables – The Child Life-Size Figure

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

‘The Child’ aka ‘Baby Yoda’ is the breakout character in the recent ‘The Mandalorian’ Star Wars series. Given the character’s immense popularity, why wouldn’t Disney and Sideshow Collectables take the opportunity to release a $350 life-sized replica for all the fans to add to their collection? Coming in at 16.5″ tall, ‘The Child’ figure is made of plastic, resin, and fabric, with a tan fabric coat, and the shift knob from the Razor crest hidden away in its right hand. Like most Sideshow offerings, it’s available for pre-order for the initial release, with an estimated arrival between August and October of this year.

www.sideshow.com/collectibles/star-wars-the-child-sideshow-collectibles-400369

Tags: Sideshow Collectables, Star Wars
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NERF – Fortnite Rocket Launcher

Friday, December 13th, 2019

While the excessive popularity of Fortnite escapes me, I do appreciate any cool dart blasters that come out to the market. And this clearly RPG-7 inspired Fortnite Rocket Launcher from NERF certainly fits the description of “cool dart blaster”.

Modeled after the rocket launcher in the game Fortnite, but more brightly colored and less detailed than the in-game model to better establish itself as a toy, this particular blaster is pump action and fires large NERF foam rockets, two of which come with the blaster.

It’s great to see another product in NERF’s comparatively limited line of large projectile blasters, and whether it’s kept as is, or customized with a paint job to better match the look of its name sake, this would be an awesome addition to any NERF war.

The Fortnite Rocket Launcher NERF Blaster is available from various NERF retailers.

nerf.hasbro.com/en-us/product/nerf-fortnite-rl-blaster

Tags: Fortnite, NERF
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Super7 – Conan The Barbarian Ultimate Figure

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

Super7 currently has pre-orders up on a line of Conan the Barbarian Ultimate Figures. Seen here is the titular hero, coming in at 7” tall, and featuring an impressively detailed sculpt and multiple points of articulation. Conan also comes with the following accessories:

Broken Father’s Sword
Katars Gauntlets
Alternate Head

Aside from Conan, Super7 is also offering Thulsa Doom, Rexor, and Thorgrim figures. These figures will be available for pre-order until December 31st, on Super7’s website:

Andre the Giant and Conan The Barbarian Ultimates Pre-Order Figures

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Mondo – Half-Life 2 Gordon Freeman 1/6 Scale Figure

Thursday, November 21st, 2019

After over a decade since the last entry in the franchise, Valve Corporation has finally announced a brand-new chapter in the Half-Life saga: ~~Half-Life 3~~ Half-Life: Alyx! And, what better way to celebrate than with a figure of everyone’s favorite theoretical-physicist-turned-surprisingly-capable combatant and freedom fighter, Gordon Freeman. This figure depicts Gordon as he appears in Half-Life 2, decked out in the updated HEV suit, and featuring 25+ points of articulation. Additionally, he comes with the following accessories:

– Gravity Gun with light-up feature
– Removable eyeglasses
– Crowbar
– Shotgun with pump action
– Handgun with removable clip
– 3 x Frag Grenades
– Pheropod
– 7 x Interchangeable hands
– Figure stand

The Mondo exclusive variant also comes with a headcrab.

At $200, it’s a bit pricey, but either variant’s sure to go quick, so you’ll want to jump on Mondo’s website right at Noon CT to have a shot at picking one up for yourself.

mondotees.com/blogs/news/new-half-life-gordon-freeman-1-6-scale-figure

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LEGO – 1989 Batmobile

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

Pay tribute to the Batman who killed goons on screen years before Batfleck in BvS with this LEGO Batmobile set. Designed specifically for older fans (it’s ages 16+ rated right on the box) this set is modeled after the batmobile from the 1989 Tim Burton Batman film, and consists of just a hair over 3300 pieces. The completed model comes in at over 60cm long, and features a slide-open cockpit with brand-new wraparound windshield element introduced with this set. Two hidden machine guns can pop out by turning the turbine exhaust, and this Batmobile also features decorative grappling hooks on either side.

This set also marks the first appearance of three new exclusive minifigures: Batman (w/ new torso decoration), The Joker (w/ new face and torso decoration), and Vicki Vale (w/ new torso and legs), all modeled after their appearance in the 1989 Batman film, along with a brick-built display stand.

This set will be made available on November 29th, and can be pre-orded direct from LEGO at: www.lego.com/en-us/product/1989-batmobile-76139

Tags: Batman, LEGO
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Dart Zone Pro MK-1

Monday, November 4th, 2019

As what is probably not much of a surprise, there’s a pretty dedicated group of hobbyists who dabble in modified dart blasters, NERF and the like, to maximize the performance and range of their blasters. Well, a competitor to NERF, Dart Zone, a company which sells some pretty cool blasters of their own, decided to create the Dart zone Pro MK-1: a production blaster that incorporates many of the same features as these modified blasters, in what is a pretty sleek package.

The MK-1 consists of a upper receiver/front body with a pre-installed metal barrel, and a lower receiver, which quickly assembles together and is secured with metal pins. It’s action is stronger than a standard off-the-shelf blaster, which, when combined with specially designed darts, allows for accurate shots upwards of 150 feet, with a muzzle velocity of 150 feet/sec.

Simply put, it’s a hobbyist-level blaster right out the box. It also happens to be sold out at the time of writing. But, with how successful the limited run of MK-1 blasters has been, it’s possible there will be more to the Dart Zone Pro line in the future.

dartzoneblasters.com/dartzonepro

Tags: Dart Zone
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Rubber Band Minigun On Kickstarter

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

The Rubber Band Minigun, a creation of Weaponized T-Rex, “a company which specializes in producing unique wooden goods”, is currently up for funding on Kickstarter. Featuring a CNC cut wood body, this M61 Vulcan-inspired rubber band gun is fully automatic and is powered by an onboard electric motor. It features 12 barrels with a maximum capacity of 144 shots, with a fire rate of 200 RPM and a range of up to 30 feet.

As shown in the image above, the Rubber Band Minigun can be had in either a pre-built or kit version, with no finish (bare wood) or with an acryclic black paint job.

At the time of writing, this project is just a bit below $400 shy of its funding goal, but with a project this cool, is that really a surprise?

You can check out the funding campaign page at the link below:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/wtrex/rubber-band-minigun

Tags: Kickstarter, Weaponized T-Rex
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail Black Knight Deluxe Talking Premium Motion Statue

Sunday, October 20th, 2019

Much beloved and endlessly quoted, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a favorite film of mine, and I’m sure many of you readers share that sentiment. Which is why it’s totally worth bringing up this Holy Grail Black Knight talking motion statue. Coming in a 7.5″ tall, the Black Knight has removable arms (sadly/thankfully without the comical blood spray), and speaks 10 phrases straight from the film:

”Tis but a scratch”
”I’ve had worse”
”Ohh, ohh I see, running away ehh?… you yellow Bastard!”
”Come back ‘ere and take what’s coming to you… I’ll bite your legs off!”
”s’alright, we’ll call it a draw”
”It’s just a flesh wound”
”Have at you!”
”I’m invincible!”
”I move for no man!”
”None shall pass, none shall pass!”

As good an addition to your collectables shelf or work table as any.

Available for pre-order from EntertainmentEarth, with a release date of January 2020.

www.entertainmentearth.com/product/FT408390?id=CO-408272913

Tags: Black Knight, Entertainment Earth, Holy Grail, Monty Python
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BOOMco DXD58 HALO UNSC MA5 Blaster

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

To my detriment, I haven’t been paying much attention to the Mattel BOOMco line of licensed Halo dart blasters, at least not since initially seeing them at San Diego Comic Con 2015. Which is a shame, too, because they’ve made some awesome additions to the line since then, such as this MA5 blaster. Based on the MA5 assault rifle from the Halo Series, this blaster feeds from a side loading 8-shot clip, and interestingly, it’s designed so that the user builds air pressure using the foregrip as a pump, and then the trigger can be held down to expend the entire clip in a full-auto fashion, which is pretty darn cool. It’s available in both blue and red, for team purposes.

BOOMco has also a Brute Spiker, which in the Halo games is an alien SMG of sorts that shoots molten hot spikes, and has dual blades that can be used to slash at enemies.