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Collector's Corner · Busted Out
BUSTED OUT: Mr. Freeze Looks Incredible. But, Arnold? Is that you?
McFarlane's Batman & Robin Mr. Freeze returns as a $34.99 standalone Gold Label release. Peter reviews the incredible sculpt, terrible Arnold likeness, articulation, and ice effects.
November 9, 2026
Collector's Corner · Collecting News
THANOS’ INFINITY GAUNTLET IS HEADED TO AUCTION. GOT $25 MILLION?
Marvel’s one-of-a-kind Infinity Gauntlet, loaded with six real gemstones and originally offered for $25 million, heads to Julien’s Auctions on December 8, 2026.
October 26, 2026
Collector's Corner · Busted Out
BUSTED OUT: SAVAGE DRAGON LOOKS ELITE. LOOKS ARE WHERE ELITE ENDS
McFarlane’s Savage Dragon has excellent sculpting, some of the smoothest elbow joints I’ve handled and one genuinely great display piece. The giant box and insane price are doing a lot more work than the figure is.
October 5, 2026
Collector's Corner · Busted Out
BUSTED OUT: McFarlane’s Larfleeze Is Mine. I Just Wish He Were Better.
McFarlane’s Larfleeze nails the head sculpt but misses the lanky proportions, construct fit and Collector Edition potential Agent Orange deserved.
September 29, 2026
Collector's Corner · Busted Out
Masters of the Universe Fright Fighter: Taking Flight With a Few Problems
Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Fright Fighter has working wings, an articulated tail and a cockpit that gives Spikor trouble. Peter reviews his $20 Target find.
September 21, 2026
Collector's Corner · Sealed Judgment
Sealed Judgment: McFarlane’s Batman ’89 Two-Face Is What-If History in a Blister Pack
McFarlane’s Batman ’89 Two-Face turns Billy Dee Williams’ unrealized movie history into a striking Page Punchers figure that still feels light on extras.
August 30, 2026
Collector's Corner · Sealed Judgment
Sealed Judgment: Onslaught — Finally the One I Wanted
Twenty years after the Toy Biz crab disappointed me, Hasbro finally puts the classic red-and-purple Onslaught I wanted on a huge Uncanny X-Men retro card.
August 29, 2026
Collector's Corner · Busted Out
NECA Nightwatcher Leonardo Looks Like a Badass Grey Ghost. The Weapons...
NECA nailed the Nightwatcher Leonardo sculpt, colors and handling. The tiny throwing knives and one very fragile katana are another matter.
August 26, 2026
Collector's Corner · Busted Out
BUSTED OUT: Wonder Woman Gets a Second Chance — and McFarlane Nailed It
McFarlane’s original classic Wonder Woman was almost impossible to find. This new release gives collectors another shot and comes armed with the whole damn arsenal.
August 10, 2026
Collector's Corner · Busted Out
Marvel Legends Lizard Looks Great—Until You Get to the Tail
Hasbro’s Amazon-exclusive Lizard looks fantastic, but loose legs, delicate balance and a terrible segmented tail keep him from becoming the definitive version.
August 3, 2026