🐯 Welcome to the Jungle: The Official Den of Johnny (Tiger) Tai

Every once in a while I buy something knowing full well it probably isn't going to be used for its intended purpose. The 2012 TMNT Shellraiser is one of those purchases. I picked this one up second-hand from Poshmark at the same time I bought my Cerberus figure and the Schleich Hellhound. It was only twelve bucks, but it was also missing pretty much everything that made it a "complete" toy. No original packaging, missing accessories, missing attachments... basically just the vehicle itself, and it then it's missing the lid to the top hatch. (It sucks to be a blind shopper and can't look at photos of what you're trying to buy!) Because of that, I can't really give this an honest review in the traditional sense. It wouldn't be fair to judge a toy when I'm missing a good chunk of what originally came with it. Instead, I figured I'd show it off, talk about what it is, and, more importantly, what I decided to turn it into. Image:  This image shows t...

After nearly four years of waiting, anticipation, delays, and watching updates crawl across the internet like transmissions from deep space, Obsidious from the Legendari line has finally landed in my collection. And honestly? My feelings on this guy are a fascinating mix of admiration, frustration, excitement, and “you were this close to greatness.” If you’ve been collecting as long as I have, you know the dreaded truth: the “wow factor” gets harder and harder to achieve. After handling thousands of figures and reviewing hundreds over the years, it takes something truly exceptional to knock me flat anymore. Obsidious didn’t quite hit that legendary status for me… but he absolutely earned my respect. And right out of the gate, the design does a lot of heavy lifting. Who: " Obsidius, formerly Technis Kor-Se-Vak, an agent of the SKA clan, was presumed dead after discovering an Aeon repository in a treacherous region called the 'Zombie Nebula'. These hidden chambers, believed...