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TMNT X GIJOE - Storm Shadow x Slash

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Slash is a character in the TMNT universe that I'm not too familiar with. I didn't watch the 80s animated series that much after the first season or two and according to the Internets, Slash wouldn't make a cartoon appearance until 1990. By that time I was heavy into sports cards and video games. Anyways, I did a little digging and it turns out Slash, much like Storm Shadow, is an anti-hero. A bad guy who occasionally does good things based on personal beliefs and feelings. That makes me like the character even more. Enough to make me want to track down his vintage figure at some point. But that's another post for another time. Today we take a look at Storm Shadow x Slash, another kick ass crossover figure from Playmates' new TMNT X GIJOE line!  What's not to like about this figure. SS x Slash comes with some serious cutlery. Katana swords, brass knuckle blade, bow and spiked mace make up SS x Slash's assortment of weapons. Most of wh...

TMNT X GIJOE - Destro x Krang

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I haven't been this enthusiastic about an action figure line since Sun-Man and the Rulers of the Sun. That run was epically fun to collect and this line is no different. It's been one cool fig after another. Today we take a look at Destro x Krang!  Not a ton of mobility here but that's to be expected with a character like Krang and his android body.  Destro is well represented in this figure. Everything from his chain, color scheme down to the blasters on his right hand.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that Krang was removable.  The one thing that worried me were the fisted hands. How was he going to hold his weapons? Well, turns out both fists can be removed and are interchangeable with the axe and ball-and-chain he comes with. So not only are you getting an awesome Destro/ Krang hybrid but you're also getting a hint of Trap-Jaw!  The more I look at these figures the ...

TNNT X GIJOE - Cobra Commander x Shredder

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TxG C.C.x Shredder is a good  looking figure but my least favorite of the few  I've looked at so far. This could change.   Shredder as Cobra Commander was the obvious choice here which makes me wonder If they'll give Splinter the Hawk or Duke treatment.  Weapons Included are Shredder's katana sword and C.C's trademark pistol as well as a few other  (Kyoketsu Shoge Knife,Fist Dagger and Ninja Stars)  accessories. Everything works well on this figure. The articulation is decent and Shredder holds his weapons nicely. Loose fitting accessories is a huge turn off for me and, so far, every figure in this line has passed the test.  What more can I say about presentation that the pictures don't already convey. Aesthetically these figures rock! Playmates hit a home run with this line.  Stay tuned, more TxG  🐢 ⭐ otw! 

TMNT X GIJOE - Dial-Tone x Donnie/ GIJoe Classified - Dial-Tone

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Let's have a little fun with this one.I recently picked up a Classified Dial-Tone to get a nice A.I. shot of him alongside TMNT X GIJoe Dial-Tone x Donnie. Then I thought, why not just review both figures in one post. The tale of the tape. Who did Dial-Tone better. Let's see!  I'm giving the nod to Playmates as far as packaging goes. Both the TMNT and GIJoe logos are iconic. However, having them displayed together on one box is insanely cool!  🐢  File cards have been a staple of GIJoe so why Hasbro decided to ommit that from their Classified line is beyond me.  Hasbro's Dial-Tone wins hands-down when it comes to accessories. Their Dial-Tone comes with that iconic backpack, machine gun, hand held satellite, pocket knife and a smart phone device. Oh yeah, his hat's removable,too. Playmates gave Dial-Tone Donnie a backpack and scramblin' staff. ⭐  Aesthetically, DT Donnie doesn't d...

TMNT X GIJOE - Shipwreck x Mikey

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This one's an odd pairing. Playmates chose to go with Shipwreck as Michelangelo's GIJoe alter ego. It looks good, I guess, but I probably would have gone with Quick Kick because of the nunchaku or Bazooka because of his goofiness in the cartoon. Either way it's still a great figure.  Mikey comes with some cool accessories. I love that they chose to go with a pigeon ( Pete) instead of a parrot for obvious reasons.  It's great when toy companies go the extra mile with the little things like using actual metal chains for Michelangelo's anchor ended nunchaku. Love that! Once again and sticking with the kid/ninja friendly anti - ballistics theme, Michelangelo comes with gag pistol complete with pizza flag on the end of the barrel.  The creative team must've had a blast designing this line. They get a lot right and very little gets lost in translation. Check out Mikey's...