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Star Wars The Black Series 6" Lando Calrissian | Solo: A Star Wars Story

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With Solo: A Star Wars story less than a month away I thought we’d take a quick look at an action figure of one of the most anticipated characters of the movie. That’s right I’m talking about everyone’s favorite smooth talkin’, double crossin’ former smuggler, Lando Calrissian.
This figure of the young Lando was the only thing I wanted to find on Force Friday 2018. Thankfully after three stores I managed to scare one at my local Target. I am extremely impressed with this figure in terms of sculpt, articulation, accessories, and likeness to actor Donald Glover. The latter is thanks to Hasbro’s Photo Real paint-application process being used on Black Series Figures starting from The Last Jedi, but has been used on Marvel Legends figures for a while longer. 
This version of Lando is by far my favorite of the 6” Black Series line to date.  Check out the photos below to see why I’m so impressed with this action figure. 
What are your thoughts of this new young version of Lando? What new Star Wars items did you pick up on Force Friday this year? Let us know in the comments below! 
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on May 25, 2018

Cyber City Con Exclusive Animus Figure (Potion Series - Courage Potion)

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I attended Cyber City Con, last month, in San Antonio Tx.  For those of you who weren’t able to attend the February 17-18 convention be sure to check out our YouTube video of the event.

The main reason I wanted to go to this show was to pick up the convention exclusive Defender Animus: Deciptachop Bustin’ Edition figure by Voodoo Robots!  Of course we all know him as Ironhide the Autobot military strategist and Optimus Prime’s gruff right hand bot! This Con Exclusive was limited to 150 figures. The Animus I purchased is number 11.

Animus stands 8.5 inches tall in robot mode, came with two blaster pistols, and a trading card. He fits nicely on my toy shelf with my Transformers Masterpiece figures.

A big highlight of this exclusive Transformer is the box art done by local San Antonio artist Juan Carlos Ramos.  He produced the amazing Animus art for the main box and the slip cover.  Be sure to follow Juan, on Facebook & Instagram, to check out his awesome work. 

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Hope you enjoyed out look at this awesome G1 inspired Transformer toy. Would this be a figure you would add to your collection. Let us know what you think in the comments below!