Zombo action figure review

When it comes to 2000AD, the galaxie's greatest comic, we've always been lacking for merchandise compared to the big two. So how could I not pick up this retro-styled figure of Al Ewing and Henry Flint's friendly, zombie/human hybrid, crime fighter, Zombo?

I don't give a fudge about your war... or your president

Sorry Barack, you're gonna to get your own chocolate treat. Maybe Jack Burton has a spare curly wurly?

Pop Vinyl Captain Phasma Review

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back. Three rotten prequel movies, and a uninspiring CGI spin-off show put paid to my Star Wars fandom, and then JJ Abrams had to go try and make a good one. What can I say? You put sweeping shots of X-Wings and a chromed stormtrooper in your trailer, I'll go see it. So, I'm passing a Disney store and see all the new Force Awakens toys on display, and I grab the last Phasma Pop Vinyl there.

A monsterous selfie

Because uses camera to photos of anything but themselves these days? Well, apart from weirdos who like to take pictures of toys.

Princess Peach happy meal toy: an inaction figure

Recently, the Super Mario happy meals toys were briefly in the news, on account of it being a slow news day. That sort of thing has been written about endlessly already. However, what grabbed my attention was the Princess Peach toy.

I ain't afraid of no blind bag mini-figure!

Do zombie pirates count as ghosts? Or would the proton beams simply tear his body apart and make a right old mess? Leave that conundrum to Dan Aykroyd, because I'm too jazzed by the latest Lego mini-figure line, the theme being monsters. And just in time for Halloween. I grabbed a random bag at a Lego store and got the zombie pirate, who comes with a big old sword, hook, beard, and excellent, painted on, detail that shows off the decaying skin. And with the use of a Tamashii Stage (act.5 for mechanics to be exact) and some blu-tack, you can give your Lego Ghostbusters a supernatural foe to battle.

Li'l Gotham blind bag mini-figure review

 Kotobukia have been really getting my attention lately. Their recent line of reasonably priced "ArtFX" statues, in their "Art FX" line, as well as their growing line of model kits, but most of all their new mini-figure line, based on the "Li'l Gotham" comic.

Masters of The Universe minis review

He-Man and the Masters Of The Universe (MOTU), the show that started the whole "cartoon-as-toy-advertising, genre. Even though it's been over a decade since there was a MOTU show on the telly, He-Man, et all, still carry strong retro appeal. And had a toy revival in the "classics" line (which are sold exclusively from online retailer, Matty Collector), to kept the core fanbase stated for new figures. Last year, Mattel released mini-figures, based upon the classics line- in a series of build-a-set two-packs.

Lego TIE Advanced Prototype: A literal lucky bag

So I was in the Lego store I tend frequent (due to it being near to where my partner works), and one of the store assistants mentioned that they still had some left over polybag kits, from one of their promotional days- where you turn up and build a little kit, then get to take it home. So it pays to be friendly with you local Lego store, and to have that VIP card. Because they need that feedback and who doesn't like free Lego?

Out for a country stroll

A introduction and a reindeer

So this is Still a Big Kid;a toy blog written by me, Alex, all about toys. Which  I've got a shed load of, so I might as well have something to show for it- other than heaving shelves and a depleted bank balance. I'll be covering everything I buy, such as Lego, Pop Vinyl figures, Neca, Hot Toys (when I can afford them), Sideshow Collectibles (see Hot Toys), revoltechs. Basically, if I buy a toy, I'll review it.
But this blog will also include model builds- sharing my meagre skills and knowledge, but still learning as I go; customising- because sometimes your figure isn't up to scratch or just plain sucks, as well as tips for cheap accessories or dioramas. And not forgetting simple fun. Because toys are meant to be enjoyed- whether you keep them mint on the card or tear them out of the box. So expect the odd bit of tomfoolery like this...

The graphics on this new Smash Bros is amazing!

So lets start with a quick look of Funko's blind box Frozen mini-figure, Sven. This stylised version of Kristoff's best friend is 1 of 17 mini-figures.

As you can see, Sven is realised in a different style than the that used in the actual movie, but is nicely realised and still has a good resemblance to the movie design, and has well sculpted details, such as the link on his harness. As all good figures have, the sculpt is accentuated with good, clean paint apps.The only downer, asthetics-wise, are the very apprant seam lines, especially the one that goes down the center of his face, but overall, he's a nice little figure, and certainly looks the part. And there's a great selection of characters, including the overlooked Marshmallow and troll. However, being a blind-box toy it means getting the character you want - *cough* queen Marshmallow *cough*- is a £7 gamble- which I think is a tad too steep for such a small figure- and being inside a box, there's no way (as far as I know) to tell who's inside, there's no bag-groping- like you can do with Lego blind-bags- so if you have your heart set on one particular figure, or the whole line, then you'll have to weigh up the potential cost of buying from a ebay scalper versus blind luck at seven pound a go. Be lucky.


Company: Funko

Price: £6.99