JAXXON THE STAR WARS SPACE BUNNY

One of Star Wars oldest characters who apparently been in carbonite hibernation after George Lucas took a disliking to him has recently made a comeback. Jaxxon, a space bunny-style alien, initially appeared in Star Wars #8 (1978) as part of the first story arc following Marvel devoting the initial issues of the comic book series to the official movie adaption of A New Hope. Teaming up with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a number of misadventures, Jaxxon was one of the first characters to join the Star Wars galaxy expanding upon those in the 1977 movie.

A Lepi smuggler and mercenary from the planet Coachelle Prime, Jaxxon captained the starship Rabbit's Foot. Piloting a ship prone to breakdowns, Jaxxon often finds himself stuck in spaceports looking for trouble to either barter or pay for needed repairs. In his Star Wars comic book debut, Jaxxon is recruited to help protect a nearby village from bandits known as the Cloud-Riders and as well as a gigantic roaming monster known as the Behemoth from the World Below. Jaxxon added some looniness with Bugs Bunny-style quick witted humor to stories and appeared in a number of the early issues of Marvel's original Star Wars comic book series.

After being featured in Star Wars comic book issues 8-11 & 16, Jaxxon disappeared! George Lucas thought the character created by Howard Chaykin was too goofy and a blemish on the Star Wars image. So, he put a kibosh on the character. Ironic coming from the creator and number one proponent of Jar Jar Binks! Maybe Jaxxon instead of being overly silly was just ahead of his time.

A little bit of silliness though is just what IDW Publishing was looking for when it came to producing a comic book series called Star Wars Adventures aimed at tween aged readers. Nearly forty years after he disappeared, Jaxxon made a return. In addition to exploits in Star Wars Adventures, Jaxxon also joined in on the hijinks of IDW Publishing's Halloween themed Ghosts of Vader's Castle mini-series. Marvel even hopped in on giving Jaxxon a second chance by including him in a humorous variant cover in the first issue released after Marvel regained the comic book publishing rights for the brand paying homage to the character's role in the first ever original Star Wars story published.

To celebrate Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary, Hasbro even created an action figure of the six-foot tall, green-furred Lepi known for his wise-cracks and karate kicks. The toy comes packaged in a box with artwork inspired by Jaxxon's appearances in Star Wars Adventures comic books. It is part of Hasbro's 1:12 scale Black Series collection of Star Wars action figures. I couldn't resist picking up one of these Jaxxon action figures for myself.

What do you think is next in store for Jaxxon? An appearance in The Bad Batch animated series of The Mandalorian live action television show? His re-emergence in Marvel's comic book series? I'm looking forward to seeing more of Jaxxon now he has returned to the Star Wars galaxy.

BendyFigs The Batman

I have to admit going into the movie theater to see THE BATMAN with low expectations and walking out at its conclusion being thrilled by the film. For anyone who wants to reimagine their favorite scenes from the flick playing with an action figure or may be just looking for a cool collectible to display in their man cave or a child's bedroom there is the BendyFigs toyllectible. Fun for kids to play it also has impressive details that will also make this BendyFig a standout displayable collectible an interesting pick up for toy loving adults too.

 

BendyFigs The Batman is approximately 7" tall and has a bendable structure making the action figure great for posing. This Bendfig is officially licensed by DC Comics. It comes with screen accurate imagery, a faux leather cape accessory, and detachable display stand with DC engraved on it.

Bendable and poseable in different positions make the BendyFigs The Batman action figure great for display or play. Being sold for under $20 it also is a nice price point for budget conscious consumers. With its nice detailing of the character's features and durable construction this action figure stands out as an affordable, good purchase. BendyFigs The Batman earns a Geek Daddy nod of approval. 

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Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis. THE BATMAN is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violent and disturbing content, drug content, strong language and some suggestive material.

HOT TOYS SIXTH SCALE STORMTROOPER

The Wi-Fi Internet router on top of a bookshelf in my home office has been guarded by a pair of Star Wars warriors, a New Order Stormtrooper and a Old Republic Clone Wars Trooper, for the last few years. Something has been missing though. A classis Star Wars Stormtrooper.

I've been wanting to complete the set of these Hot Toys sixth scale character replicas with a Stormtrooper from the original trilogy of films for awhile now to have a figure representing all the eras from the movies. So I pulled the trigger and purchased one from Sideshow Collectibles. With blaster in hand, I've enlisted this 11.8" tall Stormtrooper Sixth Scale Collectible Figure to serve as a guardian to my access to the world wide web.

Hot Toys has developed a reputation for being a leader in creating highly detailed sixth scale reproductions of comic book and sci-fi characters. In addition to movie accurate details this collectible Stormtrooper figure's body has over 30 points of articulation for poising it to match favorite scenes from Star Wars or for imaging your own adventures. It includes a blaster rifle, Stormtrooper armor with weathering effects, a black cloth under-suit, belt with blaster holster, attachable thermal detonator and display stand.

The figure includes 7 interchangeable gloved hands to allow for striking different poses. One pair of fists; one pair of relaxed hands, one pair of hands for holding the included blaster rifle; and one single gesturing left hand. So you can show the figure in a variety of stances with the rifle either being aimed or placed within the cloth holster, like the ones used in filming Star Wars: A New Hope, at its side.

There is a lot for Star Wars fans to geek out about with this Stormtrooper from Hot Toys. It is available from Sideshow Collectibles in standard and deluxe editions. The deluxe version comes with a battery-operated Death Star Wall Panel diorama backdrop that will illuminate the figure in LED white light.

I'm really enjoying this new addition to my home office that I just put up to celebrate May the Fourth. It absolutely gets A Geek Daddy nod of approval! May the Fourth be with You!

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HARLEY QUINN DAY

In celebration of fan favorite villainous Harley Quinn's 25th birthday, DC Entertainment is basing their annual BATMAN DAY event on Saturday, September 23, 2017 around the Clown Princess of Crime.  Harley was introduced to the DC Universe in 1992 when the character debuted on Batman: The Animated Series.  Most recently, she played an important role in the movie Suicide Squad.  Over the last twenty-five years, Harley Quinn has also been featured in comic books, clothing, toys, and video games making her one of DC Entertainment's most popular characters.

Hot Toys is releasing some incredible Harley Quinn collectible sixth scale action figures based upon  Margot Robbie’s appearance in Suicide Squad.  Harley Quinn Day marks a nice opportunity to consider placing an order for one.  There are three varieties of these toys featuring the character's main movie costume along with versions in an orange prison jumpsuit and a dancer dress.

Hot Toys produces action figures like these in limited production runs with overall quantities based upon the preorders they receive from distributors like Sideshow Collectibles.  They fulfill the preorders received and produce a slightly higher number in which the excess are made available for retail sales.  Sometime the toys that are available through retail can sell out very quickly.  Preordering assures you of being able to get your hands on a Hot Toys products you absolutely want and not have to worry about it being sold out.

DC Comics Harley Quinn Dancer Dress Version DC Comics Sixth Scale Figure recreates the scene from Suicide Squad where the Joker introduces her as the Queen of Gotham City at a night club while she is pole dancing for the crowd.  This sixth scale figure features a hand painted head sculpted into an impressive likeness of Margot Robbie, a finely tailored fabric dancer dress, numerous pieces of jewelry, a metal chain, a dancing pole and a specially designed Suicide Squad themed figure stand with character backdrop.  The action figure has movie accurate facial expressions with detailed makeup, skin texture and tattoos.  It has over 30 points of articulation for posing and is approximately 29 cm tall with her high heals on.

DC Comics Harley Quinn Prisoner Version DC Comics Sixth Scale Figure portrays the character as she is in the lockup during the film wearing her prison jumpsuit.  This action figure has a newly developed specialized body with enhanced leg articulation to assist with mimicking Harley's sitting poses in these scenes from the movie.  It also features a finely tailored prison costume, a variety of accessories representing items she enjoyed as a "privileged" inmate, and a specially designed figure stand with character backdrop and a removable prison cell mattress.  The action figure is approximately 28.5 cm tall.

DC Comics Harley Quinn DC Comics Sixth Scale Figure represents Harley Quinn as she is primarily seen throughout the movie Suicide Squad.  This figure focuses on a moment in the film when Harley's laughing with a head sculpt capturing a Jokeresque expression.  It features a number of accessories including a baseball bat and pistol along with a very detailed replication of her outfit from the movie.  Harley also has a high level articulation as Hot Toys are known for just like the other two action figures.  The toy stands approximately 29 cm tall when wearing her high heals and comes with a Suicide Squad themed display stand.

Whether you are looking for a unique decoration for a home or office or want to spoil a child with the most incredibly detailed action figures they could possibly get, these Harley Quinn toys are sure to delight any fan of DC Entertainment's universe of super heroes and villains.  Don't miss out on getting one of these Harley Quinn action figures by Hot Toys from Sideshow Collectibles.