Twenty Years and Still Going: A Simpsons Retrospective

I don't think I'll ever get tired of these people. True Fact: I grew up in the United States of America. I’m not trying to brag or anything, it’s just simple stating of fact. Why this is important to The Simpsons has to do with what The Simpsons is to me: An American Institution. This in no way means that I believe The Simpsons is only for Americans. Oh heavens no, The Simpsons is a show for the entire world. It’s been aired... 

Dragonball Z Evolution: A Fan’s Dreams Are Shattered

I’ll just come right out and say that I’m about the biggest Dragonball Z fanboy that ever lived.  I’ve been obsessed with the anime and manga for over 10 years now and I doubt I’ll lose my love for its stupidity any time soon.  Naturally, when I heard that they were making a live action Dragonball Z movie I flipped and rushed to go assemble my opening day costume.  Read More →

Where the Wild Things Are: New Toys Come with the Movie

This costume is coming to a Halloween near you. Where the Wild Things Are is a classic book by Maurice Sendak. Every child should have read this book by now. Have you? If not, go read it right now.  I’ll wait.  I’m having a tea party right now, so I don’t mind.  Read More →

New Twilight Merchandise: Prices and Quality Vary Wildly

I watched Twilight when it came out on DVD, and despite that I’m just not the right target audience for anything related to the movie and the books, I must admit that my sister would gladly marry Edward right now.  Personally, I’ll pass, despite how beautiful he may in fact be. Since Twilight is such a hit, there are toys that must be made under the Awful Movie Tie-In Law of ‘76.  You’re sort of constricted to Edward, Bella,... 

Transformers 2 Toys: Revenge of the Fallen

To coincide with the release of Transformers 2 : Revenge of the Fallen, Hasbro has unleashed an impressive line of action figures. Similar to the toy line produced with the first movie, children are now able to play with their favorite Autobots or Decepticons.  Read More →

What’s Up With Pixar’s UP Movie Toys?

UP, Pixar’s latest animated feature opened in theaters last week, and surprised everyone by grossing a hefty $68.2 million. But you might be asking, where are the UP movie toys?   They are almost nowhere to be seen in the marketplaces around the globe.  In fact, Thinkway Toys, who manufactured a slew of great toys for Pixar’s Cars actually did not make a single toy for this movie.  Read More →

Dora the Explorer Games and Toys

Dora the Explorer is a brave and curious character who crosses age and gender-specific play lines with her show, toys and games.  These are no errant Scooby Doo adventures either, as the characters explore their world by helping others and learning about new perspectives along the way.  Read More →

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