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Disney Heroes Review: Pixar Collection
The first Disney Heroes pack I reviewed took a single property and made most of the main characters from it. While I only grabbed two of the sets, this second one focuses on three of Pixar’s films: The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., and Toy Story. Taking two characters from each property, you end up with a very odd six-pack.
Iron Man 2 Super Hero Squad Review: Armor Vault
Iron Man is lucky when it comes to being a toy, he can get away with a lot more than most. When a pack of four different Wolverine figures gets released, it’s boring. When Batman gets a crazy coat of paint, it’s weird. But when Iron Man shows up in something weird, it’s usually cool.
Tony Stark has created dozens of versions of the Iron Man armor over the years. Most of them are just prototypes, intended to prove a concept. A few, however, are powerful, specialized suits of armor far too dangerous to display in his Hall of Armor. These he keeps in a reinforced vault, always ready to launch into action.
Iron Man 2 Super Hero Squad Review: Iron Defense Squad
The Super Hero Squad has been avoiding making figures of civilians, which explains why we haven’t gotten a classic Tony Stark in just a suit. But for figures based off the movies, omitting Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan just seems wrong. This pack kind of remedies it and kind of doesn’t.
On the run from a powerful, worldwide organization bent on his destruction, Iron Man must rely on his friends for help. Captain America can always be counted on to do what’s right for his allies. Meanwhile, Pepper Potts, in armor designed specifically for her, hits the skies as the new hero Rescue!
Transformers the Movie Robot Heroes: Optimus Prime & Blackout
The original Transformers Robot Heroes line was based completely on the Transformers animated movie from the 80s. It never made a whole lot of sense to me, release figures for 3 year olds but based on designs that are over two decades old. Or it was an elaborate ploy to get parents who remembered loving the Transformers to buy the toys for their little kids.
But the other side was the upcoming Transformers movie! At the time, I was rather excited because as long as vehicles transformed into robots, I was happy. Plus seeing a line in the credits saying the movie is based on action figures made me giddy. Well, that and the fact that Peter Cullen came back to voice Optimus Prime.
Hulk Super Hero Squad Review: The Brawl that Shook the World
The Hulk Super Hero Squad clearly took its game plan from Spider-Man’s line. A bunch of two-packs along with one giant pack that’s all repaints – I feel like I’ve heard all of this before.
Just when the Hulkbusters have the Incredible Hulk cornered in New York City, the Abomination comes smashing through, destroying everything in his path! Though the Hulkbusters are protected in their powerful Sonic Tank, only the Hulk has the power to stop the Abomination and save the city!