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But given that the Madballs’ 1980s heydey saw scores of spherical pretenders to the gross-out crown, the recent appearance of the Squirtdevil is arguably an encouraging sign. And for $1 wannabes, they’re not half bad! (1/5/09)
When it comes to poseability, Revoltech figures are tops — and guest writer Sixshot shows us that the Yamaguchi Series #50 Gurren Lagann is no exception. But whereas Trix are for kids, this fig is for collectors only. (11/19/08)
Barack Obama’s been many things: community organizer, professor, senator, presidential candidate… and now he’s even a novelty action figure! Read on for a closer look at the 6-inch representation of an inspiring leader. (9/8/08)
Or maybe not in your Happy Meal, since apparently we’ve failed to post this in time for you to catch the McDonald’s “Transformers Animated” promotion. Don’t feel too bad, though — mini-Lugnut is kinda lame. (7/29/08)
CVS2 MAI SHIRANUI & CHUN-LI!!!
Although the SDCC 2005 Exclusive Capcom vs SNK 2 Mai & Chun-Li 2-pack was a “limited” set, it’s still fairly cheap and easy to find. Yes, it’s a risky purchase due to quality concerns… but those sculpts sure are lovely. (7/18/08)
Seriously: whereas defects used to be relatively rare, too many toys today are plagued with sloppy paint jobs, stuck and/or broken joints, and other quality issues. So in What Happened to Quality Control?, we talk about it. (6/6/08)
Mega-monkey mania comes to a head as we conclude the King Kong action figure review! Climb on in for a look at the remaining 6″ Playmates Kongs as well as the 15″ figure from Mezco — but mind the falling barrels. (6/2/08)
Jack Kirby’s New Gods are currently enjoying a surge in popularity — and to capitalize on that interest, DC Direct is releasing new action figures of these classic characters! Here, we review the New Gods Darkseid. (5/13/08)
King Kong returns to Scary-Crayon — this time in the first of a two-part Kong figure review! Here, we look at three of the 6″ Kongs as well as the 11″ Roaring Kong. Don’t be fooled: some Kongs are better than others! (4/7/08)
In this awesome guest review, Tresob Yr of the Star Wars Action Figure Theater gives us a firsthand look at the unlicensed Kabaya Transformer Metroplex model. There’s even a bonus mini-comic, so check it out! (3/18/08)
The new Series 2 Madballs aren’t in stores yet — but since Basic Fun was kind enough to send us a preview set, we’re bringing you an advance review! This wave has its pluses and minuses, but the kids should dig it. (2/18/08)
The Madballs have finally returned, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Sure, they’ve changed over the years — as seen in this review and comparison piece — but they’re still the same ghastly globes at heart… head. (12/18/07)
Okay, Street Blazers doesn’t threaten death, but the toyline does inspire despair by offering no heroic sides in the race to decide the fate of Earth. In addition to discussing the line, we review the Dante 7″ tractor trailer. (12/12/07)
QUICK CHANGE DINOBOTS! (Part 2)
Yes, Rawr and Ultra Gunk finally return in Part 2 of the Quick Change Dinobots review! This time, we compare them to their cousins from the Transformers universe. It’s not exactly a fair comparison, but still… (11/7/07)
Yes, Scary-Crayon likes more than just boys’ toys! Wes braves the awkwardness of buying tiny bendable girls and amazing technicolor beds in public so you can read about that groovy O’Ryan and her Bombastic Bed. (10/1/07)
QUICK CHANGE DINOBOTS! (Part 1)
In the first part of this two-part toy review, Scary-Crayon looks at two members of the four man machine Quick Change Transforming System Dino Robots team. Swoop wishes he had a cheap Big Lots counterpart too. (9/7/07)
Over the weekend of June 23, 2007, Chris Benoit shocked wrestling fans by killing his wife, his son, and himself. Yet in 2005, the Face Flippin’ Chris Benoit figure prophetically depicted the two sides of the late WWE star. (8/7/07)
As noted previously on Scary-Crayon, Wes spent a few days in China in May 2007 — and in Toys from Shanghai, he describes his experiences in the foreign toy shops and reviews his spoils. Toys have little holes, too. (6/21/07)
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