Author Archives: John Harmon

Want to Learn How to Create Your Own Custom Action Figure? Introducing Guides and Tutorials!

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That’s right, I’m adding a new section to Mint Condition Customs: Guides and Tutorials!

Ever wanted to learn how to create your own custom action figure? Well just check right here.

I only have two guides up right now, but expect to see lots more real soon covering a wide range of customizing techniques. Right now I have the following:

Here, I teach you how to safely crack open an action figure while still keeping the pieces intact.

And here I teach you how to repair a broken peg with a screw.

I hope that these and any other future guides I offer help out as many people as possible with learning how to create their own action figure art.

Review – Ghost Rider & Steve Rogers – Marvel Legends, Hasbro

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Hasbro Marvel Legends 2012 Ghost Rider Steve Rogers Terrax

Hello again! I know it’s been a while, but I’m back to reviews. Here I’m going to continue my look at wave one of Hasbro’s new 2012 Marvel Legends. For this review, I’m looking at Ghost Rider and Steve Rogers. These are both the variants though, so Ghost Rider is the one with orange flames, and Steve Rogers has the clear shield. I still haven’t found either of these in their normal versions yet. So how do these stack up against the rest of the wave? Keep reading to find out!

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Ask Mattel – Answers for March 15th, 2012

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1.) Jason Cue asks: Will there be any chance of getting the rest of the Lanterns done in the DCUC/DCAS size (i.e. Saint Walker, Indigo-1, Munk, etc)?

Something we would love to include as we get to more colored lanterns in the future!

 

 

2.) Jason J Walter asks: Hi! I was wondering if the Vertigo line of characters was under Mattel’s contract with DC and if so is there a chance we could see a John Constantine or Sandman (Morpheus) in the sub line in the future? It seems that these characters were almost tailor-made for the smaller, direct market, so why not pull the trigger and get them made? Constantine especially wouldn’t be difficult to make as large portions of him could be re-tools.

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Have Any Questions for Mattel?

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Mattel Mattycollector LogoIf you have any questions for Mattel, submit them by 11:59 PM CST on March 14th, 2012. This is for the April 1st round of questions and the answers will be posted then. To submit a question, just leave a comment on this post asking your question. It can be about any of Mattel’s brands. So don’t be shy, ask anything.

I’ll be leaving this as a sticky post until after the 29th so anybody who wants to ask a question won’t miss it.

Announcement – Updating the Comment Form

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I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve added an extra entry in the comment form. I’ve added a captcha to help control the spam comments.

I know, captchas are annoying, but this one isn’t hard. It’s really just an easy math problem you have to fill out. The spam is getting out of control for me, so I needed something to help combat that.

I apologize in advance if it inconveniences anyone, but I really needed to do something. Thank you.

News – Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters Alfred and Officer Blake Figures Revealed

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Mattel Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters Batman PackagingEarlier today, Mattel revealed on Mattycollector two new Batman The Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters figures. The two new figures revealed were that of Officer John Blake, played by Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Alfred, played by Michael Caine. They also showed off the new packaging for the TDKR Movie Masters toy line. Mattel originally stated that the TDKR Movie Masters line would consist of 6 figures. With the previous reveals of Batman, Bane, and Catwoman, that just leaves one figure left to be revealed.

Read the full announcement and check out the pictures of the new figures after the jump!

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News – Release Date for DC Club Infinite Earths Poison Ivy Revealed?

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Mattel DC Universe Club Infinite Earths Poison Ivy BatmanYesterday, the release date for the Club Infinite Earths Poison Ivy figure was revealed in the Ask Matty Q&A session over on The Fwoosh. This is surprising given that an official announcement for Poison Ivy’s release date haven’t been released by Mattel yet, meaning the date could change.

More information and the release date revealed after the jump!

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News – MOTUC Thunder Punch He-Man & Stinkor Packaged Photos

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Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics MOTUC StinkorYesterday Mattel updated their Mattycollector Facebook page with images of Stinkor and Thunder Punch He-Man in package, along with their bios. We’ve already seen Thunder Punch He-Man’s bio, but this is the first time seeing Stinkor’s.

Continue after the jump to see the photos and read the new bios!

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Ask Mattel – Answers for March 1st, 2012

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1.) Jason Walter asks: With all the recent trouble with subscriptions getting cancelled and the laundry list of complaints from customers, what will it take for Matty (and Mattel) to drop Digital River as their site runners? It seems to me that there is just one major problem after another and they NEVER get back to you when a question or complaint is made.

We are working on major improvements to roll out over the next 2 months. We have heard you!

 

 

2.) Tony Antoniuk asks: When will Matty make a proper sized Mongul and Doomsday? The same size as the C&C Darkseid.

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