 | Toy Story 12" Talking Buzz Lightyear Buy new: $54.11 / Used from: $35.89 As you might see in my gushing review this might be my top pick of the year. Certainly he's not the most sculpted, painted, or articulated figure out there but, dude, this guy takes "action feature" to a whole new level without interfearing with the toy itself. |
 | Transformers Leader Megatron Buy new: $199.99 I didn't think I'd like him but his cool look in both modes and easy transformation surprised me. |
 | Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber Darth Vader Buy new: $112.99 / Used from: $104.13 These Force FX lightsabers, while on the high end, offer the coolest experience when wanting the "real" feel of a lightsaber. I could whack the kids for hours with one of these... but they whack back. |
 | Blackest Night: Black Lantern Earth - 2 Superman Action Figure Buy new: $12.57 This guy is a nasty dude from a particular comic series / arc. But that aside is a great quality toy... as long as you're not an articulation buff. |
 | Transformers Movie 2 Leader Jetfire Buy new: $139.99 Cool looking robot and jet. The transformation can be tricky but since he can combine with Optimus Prime to become a super Prime Mech we'll give him a pass. |
 | NECA Dead Space Action Figure Isaac (Bloodied) Buy new: $99.99 Even though I'd never played the game this guy blew me away with sculpt, paint, articulation, accessory and special feature (lights) and is still one of my favorites. |
 | Transformers Human Alliance - Bumblebee with Sam Buy new: $46.95 / Used from: $35.63 This guy is probably my top pick for any transformer (movie line) as far as looks and pose ability and playability. Every time I break him out I'm impressed by the level of detail and his ability to take many different poses. |
 | Terminator 2 Series 1 7" Figure Man Or Machine T-800 You ever want a mini Arnold Schwarzenegger to carry around? Here it is. Spot on sculpt and paint work make this a favorite of the T2 NECA line. |
 | Transformers Movie 2 Deluxe Sideswipe Buy new: $29.39 One of the neater Deluxe movie figures. Just don't confuse him for his Human Alliance version which was... a dissapointment. |
 | Transformers Voyager Starscream Buy new: $47.99 His movie 1 version was OK but they went back to the drawing board for movie 2 and am I glad. He looks much better in vehicle mode this time around and has a cool transformation, not overwhelming, and neat features to boot. |
 | Transformers Leader Optimus Prime Buy new: $91.40 He's big, he's bad, he might drive you crazy during transformation but you can't live without him... Optimus Prime! He looks great in both modes and with Jetfire you can combine him to become a mega Prime. |
 | Transformers Movie 2 Deluxe Rampage Buy new: $24.77 OK so maybe he wasn't so hot in the movie, but as a toy I give him a thumbs up. |
 | Terminator - 6'' T-600 Buy new: $6.00 Probably the only one of the Playmates terminators worth a darn. |
 | Mattel DC Universe Classics Aquaman Figure Buy new: $19.77 He may have a funny costume, but yes, that's Aquaman. He comes with a neat trident and like most DC Universe Classics is good for play or display. |
 | Mattel DC Universe Big Barda Figure - Styles May Vary Buy new: $13.89 She's big and tough and a good female action figure. If you have an affinity for Fourth World DC stuff then she's a must. |
 | Mattel DC Universe Blue Beetle Figure Buy new: $35.99 One of the best head scuplts, due to the goggles, and a sweet looking gun and suit design make this guy one of the best DC Universe of 2009. |
 | Mattel DC Universe Booster Gold Figure (color may vary) Buy new: $15.99 Booster has a cool looking outfit that really pops more visually than you might think. His Skeets accessory, while permanently attached, is still pretty darn cool. |
 | Luke Skywalker Force FX Lightsaber Again, these are higher end collectables but wow are they fun! |
 | Star Wars Interactive R2D2 Astromech Droid Robot Buy new: $244.77 Yes, some folks have trouble with the little guy but a little patience goes a long way (and reading the instructions) and R2 could turn into one of the coolest toys you've seen. While I can see that some folks may get deffective models I really do think this R2 is just the victim of impatience most of the time. I've seen plenty of Youtube videos that seem to agree. |
