Zica Toys is planning a Kickstarter next year for ‘Sectaurs’–one of my absolute favorite shows and toy lines as a kid, second only to Transformers. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: ‘Sectaurs’ Return
Category Archives: Toys
Playmobil Playroom: A Quick Look at Carry Cases
This time in the Playmobil Playroom, we take a look inside three of the small, portable carry case sets: Space Exploration, Pirate Raider, and Family Picnic. Read More
Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 048: ‘Hulk Smash’
In this episode we talk about more of the Playskool action figures, but this time, it’s the Avengers! We then talk a little bit about Captain Owen’s favorite superheroes and villains before wrapping up with a little bit of Transformers. Read More
Transformers ‘The Last Knight’ Toys Hit the Shelves
With the new movie less than two months away, toys based on ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ have started to hit the shelves. Are they good enough to convert an old school G1 fan like myself? Read More
Playmobil Playroom: Ice Cream Truck
This time in the Playmobil Playroom: The Ice Cream Truck (9114) brings frosty deliciousness to your toys! Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Arckit Dream City
Arckit has gone big and launched a new crowdfunding campaign for the latest in their line of building kits–Cityspace and Masterplan–that allow you to design and build entire cities. Read More
I Want Some Lego Sets for Mother’s Day
Give the moms in your life some Lego and a little quiet time to build. That’s what I want this year. Read More
Hasbro’s ‘Hanazuki’ YouTube Cartoon Gets Wearable Tech and Collectibles
‘Hanazuki’ is the YouTube-published cartoon from Hasbro that features their rising star, Hanazuki. This month the app was released, with toys and gadgets that enhance the app. Read More
Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 047: ‘Sakura-Con’
In this episode we discuss Sakura-Con, a bunch of cosplay ideas, Captain Owen pretends to be a Transformer with many, many, many modes (including an idea for a combiner Hasbro should get on right away), ‘Star Wars: Rebels LEGO,’ and ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender.’ Read More
Teach Boat Safety With the LEGO City Fishing Boat
Boating season is upon us. Take the time to educate your kids in boating safety. The LEGO City Fishing Boat is a great place to launch your conversation. Read More
Review: Legion of Collectors Serves Wonder Woman Treats
The latest Funko/DC box promotes the upcoming Wonder Woman Movie. Which is more than Warner Brothers seems to be doing. #bitter. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: ‘Sedis’ Universal Gaming System
Now available on Kickstarter, ‘Sedis’ is a unique gaming system in the league of dominoes and dice. Read More
4 New Pokémon Added to the Gallery Figures Collection
Late last month, four exciting new entries were added to the Pokémon Center’s Gallery Figures Collection. Read More
Recreate the Space Race With the LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V
Now, thanks to the LEGO Ideas program, you can build your very own Apollo Saturn V rocket! Read More
‘DC Bombshells’ Ant Lucia Action Figures Review and Giveaway
Wave 1 of the amazing DC Bombshells Ant Lucia figures is out and GeekDad has teamed up with DC Collectibles to give away all four figures. Read on! Read More
Review: April Marvel Collector’s Corps Box Has Groot
Baby Groot makes an appearance in the latest Marvel/Funko box, but we have some quibbles. Read More
Good Things Come in Tiny Packages: The LEGO Classic Quad Pack
Sometimes smaller is better, even where LEGO is concerned. Read More
Hasbro Star Wars Celebration Orlando Roundup – Black Series, Vintage Series, Forces of Destiny
Hasbro had all kinds of reveals at Star Wars Celebration Orlando, including Forces of Destiny, Black Series, and the surprise return of the Vintage Series! Read More
‘Star Wars: Forces of Destiny’ Figures Give Us Rey, Leia, and a Whole Lot More
Hasbro has heard the fans and is not only giving our favorite Star Wars female characters their own toy line; but a Disney animated series! Read More
Make a LEGO DIY Tablet Stand
After a fruitless search for a great tablet stand for his MobileStudio Pro, the author turned to his LEGO collection to fill the void. Learn to make your own DIY tablet stand inside. Read More
Review: LEGO Creator’s Park Street Townhouse 3-in-1 Set
The LEGO Park Street Townhouse is the latest in the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 series of residential building kits! Read More
17 Road Trip Essentials for Young Kids
If you’re planning a road trip this spring or summer, or even if you’re just looking for some go-to gear for day trips, this is what GeekMom Jackie loves right now. Read More
Boring Conversation Anyway: LEGO Unveils Star Wars Celebration Exclusive Detention Block AA-23
There will be several exclusive Star Wars sets from LEGO available at Star Wars Celebration, and Detention Block Rescue is one of them! Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Revo “Exotic” Fidget Spinners
Fidget toys are everywhere! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect fidget spinner for you, this Kickstarter may be a strong contender. Read More
Easter ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ Giveaway
Enter to win a set of Voltron: Legendary Defender lions. Read More
He Is the Terror That Chews in the Field – Win DC Super Pets Bat Cow, Crackers & Giggles
DC Super Pets plushes are the perfect collectible for any DC fan. And you can win Bat-Cow, Crackers, and Giggles just by entering our giveaway! Read More
Augmented Reality HoloCube Is Much More Than a Toy
The HoloCube from Merge Virtual Reality may be called a “toy” but it utilizes augmented reality technology to allow users to interact with holograms. Read More
Review: Battle of the Batmobiles
Mordechai and son engage in a battle of Batman ’66 and ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ batmobiles to determine which is better. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: ‘Oniri Islands’
If you like mixing digital and analog play, here’s a Kickstarter project worth checking out: ‘Oniri Islands.’ Read More
Preview: ‘LEGO Star Wars’ Advent Calendar 2017
Here’s a look at the upcoming ‘LEGO Star Wars’ Advent Calendar for this year. Read More
‘Saban’s Power Rangers Megaforce’ DVD Giveaway
Lionsgate and GeekDad are offering you the chance to win the action-packed ‘Saban’s Power Rangers Megaforce’ DVD set along with ‘Saban’s Power Rangers Megaforce’ Deluxe Ultra Dragon Sword! Read More
Review: Legion of Collectors March: Look, Up in the Sky!
Look, in the mail! It’s a box, it’s a package, it’s…SUPERMAN! Read More
