Category: Toys

Reviewing The Netflix Animated Barbie franchise and the new movie “Barbie and Stacie To The Rescue”

“Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue” is the seventh film in Nextflix’s “Barbie” franchise. That's right - seventh. And this is a continuity that is far from over. This is also a Barbie universe set far, both ideologically and in continuity, from that of the recent Warner Bros. film. Instead Netflix offers a Barbie that … Continue reading Reviewing The Netflix Animated Barbie franchise and the new movie “Barbie and Stacie To The Rescue” →

What Is The Barbie Truck? My Visit, What to Expect and What You Can Buy in 2024!

The Barbie Truck in Chula Vista, CA on 2.10.24 The Barbie Truck is back traveling up and down the western US. And this week the Barbie Truck finally made its way back to the San Diego, the city that I call home. I have to admit, I was so excited. I actually considered flying to … Continue reading What Is The Barbie Truck? My Visit, What to Expect and What You Can Buy in 2024! →

Is Mattel Refreshing Their Disney Princess Doll Line Soon? UPDATED With Answers – Disney 100 Packaging Disappears!

The Disney Princess have vanished! I haven't written a strictly toy post in a while, but I noticed something interesting at my local Target. All of the "playable" Disney Princess dolls had been pulled from their shelves. When I went to second Target later in the afternoon, they were missing from those shelves as well. … Continue reading Is Mattel Refreshing Their Disney Princess Doll Line Soon? UPDATED With Answers – Disney 100 Packaging Disappears! →

The Historic and Wonderful Toy Story Game on Disney Plus – Review and Recap

Look at the field. Who wore it better: SoFi or Andy's room? When I heard about The Toy Story Game  or “Toy Story Funday Football” game a few weeks ago, I was excited. An NFL football game aired entirely from Andy’s room sounded like an awesome idea - maybe even the best idea Disney Plus … Continue reading The Historic and Wonderful Toy Story Game on Disney Plus – Review and Recap →

BARBIE is finally in IMAX – My Review and Recap

Tonight, after over two months in wide release, BARBIE is finally playing on IMAX screens for the first time in its theatrical run. Look, I f*cking (insert Mattel logo here) love BARBIE. Before tonight, I had already seen it eight times in theaters. I’ve seen in in RPX, Dolby (twice), and regular theaters. Last week … Continue reading BARBIE is finally in IMAX – My Review and Recap →

How that BARBIE movie logo adds meaning to Greta Gerwig’s film | HEAR ME OUT

I've been thinking about the greater themes of the BARBIE movie and I have a lot of things to say - I mostly just didn't know how, until yesterday. I’ve now seen the film a half-dozen (that's a six pack of brewski beers) times, including a viewing yesterday on National Cinema Day. I had to … Continue reading How that BARBIE movie logo adds meaning to Greta Gerwig’s film | HEAR ME OUT →

UNBOXING HELENA: Unboxing Helena Shaw Action Figures… Also some thoughts on DIAL OF DESTINY: Great Movie/ Bad Indiana Jones Adventure?

When I saw a Phoebe Waller-Bridge ne Helena Shaw action figure and playset show up at Target, I just had to buy them. Yes I am a big fan of PWB. I loved RUN on HBO. I loved KILLING EVE. I loved CRASHING. I liked FLEABAG (little too vulgar for me but hey, that’s on … Continue reading UNBOXING HELENA: Unboxing Helena Shaw Action Figures… Also some thoughts on DIAL OF DESTINY: Great Movie/ Bad Indiana Jones Adventure? →

SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE Toys Have Arrived! Differences between the video game designs and film designs. And yes – I bought some.

Happy MAR10 DAY! We are in the midst of the great Mario renaissance. In just a little under one month, it is highly likely that the SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE will become one of the biggest box office hits of the year. The final trailer for Universal Studios and Illumination's film dropped yesterday on MAR10 … Continue reading SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE Toys Have Arrived! Differences between the video game designs and film designs. And yes – I bought some. →

UNBOXING: The Marvel Legends Zombie Scarlet Witch (from WHAT IF…?)

Well I'm back. Back to blogging about the MCU, back to blogging about the MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS, and back to unboxing toys from the MCU featuring characters in MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. Look, I haven't bought a Marvel Legends figure in a minute. And I haven't done an unboxing in over a year. But I really … Continue reading UNBOXING: The Marvel Legends Zombie Scarlet Witch (from WHAT IF…?) →