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MOTU Chronicles Skeletor

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Just because the MOTU movie craze has died down doesn't mean I can't keep the party going with some kick ass Chronicles figures! Let's check out Skeletor!  Even though these are supposed to be  high end figures, there's something about them that feel a little bit off. For one, Skeletors head sculpt is great but the hood restricts movement. Trying to manipulate it to look up or down will sometimes result in the head popping off. That kind of blows. Also, make sure to pop those alternate hands on nice and tight to prevent them from coming off when posing. Not major deal breakers but something to be aware of.  Skeletors buck is painted in a cool, whitewashed blue that looks good in hand.  Here's the thing with MOTU Chronicles figures, they have lots of little details throughout but no black wash or shading to accentuate it. You have to see the figure up close to get the full effect. Everything from Skeletors armor to ...
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(More) Recent Comic Book Pick Ups!

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Continuing my deep dive on Miles Morales, I picked up his most recent #1 issue.  (Front) (Back) The only thing that takes away from this Punisher FA Spider-Man reprint is the $4.99 price tag on the cover. This was definitely NOT $4.99 when originally released.  (Front) (Back)   I'm really wanting to read through this one. I'm assuming this is based on the old school Battle Beasts figures. If I like I'll be picking up the Volume 1 TPB.  (Front) (Back)
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Recent Comic Book Pick Ups!

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I stated in earlier posts that I wanted to read up on Miles Morales to get a better feel for the character. I think I'm on the right track with this recent TPB Ultimate Comics Spider-Man. Included is Miles Morales first appearance in  Ultimate Fallout issue #4. Looking forward to reading this!  (Front) (Back) Much like the sports card collecting community, most of my comic book purchases on eBay always arrive with a couple of surprises. In this case, the seller was nice enough to include 3 free comics with my purchase. So cool!  (Front) (Back) (Front) (Back) (Front) (Back)
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DC Multiverse Mcfarlane Golden Age Batman

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 I don't collect a ton of DC but Batman will always have a place somewhere in my collection. The other day while shopping at my local Walmart I found a few displaced DC Multiverse Mcfarlane action figures and Golden Age Batman was one of them. 
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A.I. Backgrounds

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With my current space limitations, dioramas and playsets are non existent in my collection. That sucks because not only were they fun to play with but they could also be used as backdrops for action figure pics. Lately I've been tinkering around with A.I. and while not as fulfilling or tangible as a  diorama or Castle Greyskull is, It's a fun tool to use. 
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MARVEL ActionVerse Avengers Iron Man

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Iron Man is the last figure I picked up from the Marvel Avengers ActionVerse line and I'm digging it. The red and gold really pop and the accessories make more sense with an armored character.  I don't know how much deeper Hasbro will go with this line but as of now I'm all in. I know they're releasing more figures based on the new Spider-Man movie but it would be nice to see more comic or cartoon inspired characters get the ActionVerse treatment. Only time will tell. For now, I'm realy enjoying this line and hope they keep adding to it. 
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