Against the Grain
Toys have been doing really well for us online, the thing with toys is you have to hold a lot of stock and a lot of stock takes up a lot of space. I’m glad we got that warehouse a…
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Jacking Up The Price
When it comes to action figures, there are popular figures and there are "highly sought after figures". And most times, the popular figures are not the ones that die-hard collector's want. We want the hard to find and obscure characters.
Burlington Toy Show – January 2014
This edition of the Burlington Toy Show returned to its roots and was a "straight-up" toy show. Previous editions of the Burlington Toy Show have had celebrities and special guests, but this show was all about the toys.
Toys: Movie Spoilers or Bonus Feature?
When it comes to comic book movie blockbusters, do you try to find all the news and secrets about the movie before it's released? Or do you want to be completely surprised by the outcome?
If you want to be surprised, you better avoid the toy aisle at your local toy store.
“Nerdy” Christmas and Giving the Gift of Toys
Christmas is approaching fast, and at this time of year there are lots of things to get done. There are presents to buy. Family to visit. Christmas baking to be done… and eaten. This time of year also brings back…
Canadian ToyCon – November 2013 Show
The latest edition of the Canadian ToyCon took place recently on November 3rd, 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto. This show returned to its roots of being a straight up toy show. Without special guests at this show, the focus was on the toys, and there was a lot of selection.
Where can you buy action figures?
I had a pleasant surprise at this past Free Comic Book Day. One of our readers recognized me from my column, and we chatted a bit about toys. As you know I love action figures, and G.I. Joe has been…
BIFF SOCKO: “Even Painted-On Eyes Can Cry”
It’s time for another update from BIFF SOCKO, TWO-FISTED NEWSHOUND. Biff Socko covers Comic Book News like zits on the A-V Club. Faster than Perry White! Stronger than J. Jonah Jameson! Hotter than Cat Grant! He is…BIFF SOCKO! DATELINE:…
Customizing Action Figures
Over the last couple of years, action figures have been getting better and better. But as the Rolling Stones said “you can’t always get what you want.” So when there is a toy that you want, that isn’t available, you…
Pet Peeves of Collecting
I collect stuff. A lot of stuff. Between my comic books, action figures, DVDs, CDs and video games. I have a lot of stuff. Having this much stuff doesn’t lead to every day being a “shiny happy day”. There are…
Canadian ToyCon (Burlington Toy Show) November Edition
November 4th/2012 was the most recent Canadian ToyCon (formerly known as the Burlington Toy Show). It was at its new home, The Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington. The November 4th edition of the CanToyCon felt like the biggest…
Burlington Toy Con – Summer Edition
Many toy collectors know about the Burlington Toy Show, which is now known as the Burlington Toy Con. This has been a spectacular show to find the action figures and toys you just need to get.
Coming Soon To A Toy Aisle Near You
This is the best time of year! Finally the drudgery of the winter is starting to fade. The barren toy aisles that were stripped of their wares since the holidays are starting to fill. Yes folks, it’s new action figure…
The Road Trip
Ahhh… the majesty of the open road. Music carefully selected for a mix CD. Four friends piled into a pick up truck, barrelling down the highway at 110KM/h heading for the big city. Yes my friends I am talking about…
80’s Toy Expo (and TFCon)
This past Sunday, I (and a couple CBD’ers) went to the 80’s Toy Expo in Mississauga. It was held in conjuction with TFcon (Canada’s Annual Transformer Convention), and it was a very busy convention. Some of the special guests included…
Toys
Much like Ed and Scott did this week, I’m kind of going off the beaten path of my regular comic book subjects… ok, I know I’ve spoken about pro wrestling a few times in here but that doesn’t count because…
Knowing Is Half the Battle | Toy Shows and Action Figure Expos
This past weekend I was at the Canadian Collectible Toy Expo. I collect G.I. Joe and other action figures that I find interesting. I try to make it to two or three shows a year. These shows are great to…
WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER: With great power must come great shoryuken.
Whosoever Holds This Hammer appears every Tuesday (more or less) exclusively on Comic Book Daily. So over the last couple of weeks I have had a chance to sit down and play the much-anticipated Marvel Vs Capcom 3. The latest…
This month in Previews
Welcome to This Month in Previews where we take a look at the catalogue that all comic book stores order from and pick out the cool stuff we want and by extension you should want! David’s picks: Free Comic Book…