Geek Dad Life
On this episode, Jay gets his hands on one of Hasbro’s upcoming Retro Real Ghostbusters Peter Venkman figures that is based on Kenner’s classic toy line. Get side by side comparisons to original carded and loose examples. Jay shows all the differences from the card art, the card bubble, and the sculpting details and the accessories! No detail is left unlooked!
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On this episode Jay builds and reviews the set that inspired the upcoming Pirates of Barracuda Bay (aside from the Black Seas Barracuda of course) Forbidden Island. This was a special set to build, because the last time I built it was on Christmas morning in the early 90’s (I’m pretty sure 91 or 92). Anyway enjoy this review as we wait to order 21322 on April First!
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On this episode Jay reacts to the reveal from Lego Ideas that brings back the best pirate ship from their original Pirate Playsets! The Pirates of Barracuda Bay combines two fan favorite sets the Forbidden Island and Deep Seas Barracuda Pirate Flagship.
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On this episode Jay talks about his favorite green toys to celebrate St. Patrick’s day! Watch to see what his favorites are and share your favorite green toys in the comments below!!
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On this live episode of Geek. Dad. Life. Jay brings on good friend and score expert Ralph Apel to discuss the latest reveal of who is scoring the new Ghostbusters Afterlife Soundtrack.
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On this episode jay reviews a custom made Real Ghostbusters Ecto 1 companion ghost that was blown up to twice the size of the original ghost made by Kenner. A really neat idea that makes for a perfect companion to Diamond Select’s The Real Ghostbusters Line!
Check out where you can buy it here!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/670392411/hand-casted-kenner-style-the-real?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
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On this episode Jay does a Throwback Thursday Review of Kenner’s first wave of Real Ghostbusters figures. Given the recent announcement that Hasbro is re-releasing these figures on their original card backs makes this a perfect time to dig in to what made those original figures so special.
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On this episode Jay breaks down what Hasbro presented at New York Toy Fair for all of their new Ghostbusters Merch. They confirmed the re release of vintage Real Ghostbusters. Confirmed the 6inch Collectors line “The Plasma Series” and unveiled a new prop replica of Egon’s Neutrona Wand (or Proton Blaster)
Link to pre orders on Hasbro Pulse:
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new-york-toy-fair-2020/products/ghostbusters-plasma-series-spengler-s-neutrona-wand
Link to Retro Kenner Real Ghostbusters:
https://www.walmart.com/m/brands/HasbroFan
Link to Hollywood Reporter article on retro figs:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/hasbro-launch-real-ghostbusters-action-figures-spring-1280567
Link to Bleeding Cool coverage with Pics of Hasbro Ghostbusters Booth:
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/02/22/hasbro-new-york-toy-fair-2020-ghostbuster-booth/
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On this episode Jay breaks down the many reveals from Hasbro’s new Ghostbusters Afterlife Toy line. Including the re-release of the original Real Ghostbusters toys with original card art!! Hasbro is going all out for their Ghostbusters toy line and this Ghosthead is super excited!
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On this episode Jay reviews the first Batgirl DC figure produced by McFarlane Toys. They took the adult collector line away from Mattel and how does this Batgirl stack up to the other McFarlane DC figures? Jay uses his 30 point, 6 Category system to find out if this Batgirl (based on her Batgirl #27 cover) is truly Shelf Worthy!
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