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Issue #110
Issue #110
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 Lee’ s Toy Review Issue # 110 Cover: "Snake Eyes", G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero-- (Hasboro) Featured in this issue: (begins pg. 55) Lee’s Guide to Lord of the Rings: Lee’s..., along with Gandolf and Frodo, take you on a mystical adventure from Knickerbocker’s 1979 story-based figures, finger puppets, and banks, through the 2001 releases based on the first of the exciting cinematic trilogy. From 1998 to 2000, Toy Vault set the stage for the pending film debut with a collection dubbed "Middle Earth Toys". Did you keep up? Do you need to catch up on this collecting quest? Find out what you may have missed, what you need to complete, or perhaps what you need to begin! If your entire existence is devoted to acquiring every single piece of work ever created in the image of J. R. R. Tolkein’s masterworks, the final pages of this guide will reveal, before your eyes, the Sideshow/Weta statues, busts, environments, and even life-size weapons that have been publicized in 2001 and 2002. Own your personal copy of "Aragorn, Son of Arathorn", "Saruman the White", "Arwen Evenstar", and of course, "Bilbo and Frodo Baggins". Unlock the magic for yourself...get your hands on this guide. Other issue treasures... (pg. 4) Monthly G.I. Joe File: # 17-Mobile Missle System (MMS) (pg. 123) Transformers: Generation One Profile: # 2--Cannon (pg. 16) Meet a real live "LEGO maniac"...not Zack, but Eric from Bordeaux, France. He has been developing a passion for building custom-designed block creations for quite some time; his favorite subject matters are science fiction charcters and vehicles. In this mini feature, you’ll see some of his personal builds, such as a custom Sandtrooper and Dewback, a custom Alien Queen, and one of his masterpieces, the custom TIE bomber. It’s something you mustn’t miss out on...also, get this Lego artist’s web address and keep up with his daring and inventive designs. (pg. 18) Do you remember the craze of the ZOIDS? If you’re a Transformers fan, you may be partial to these descendants, initially released by Kenner in the 1980’s. Lee’s offers up, for those who are not familiar with the motorized models, a historical background explaining their origin, etc.; for those who are more than informed about ZOIDS, find out where and when a re-issue is taking place, and how much the bots will go for. A Transformers fan’s must read... (pg. 20) A company in Ontario, Canada by the name of Thinkway Toys has come up with some pretty technologically fascinating ideas since their origination. A logo is displayed on most packages, informing consumers that "I’m a thinking toy"; take a look at toys that challenge their owners, some that interact, such as the Monsters, Inc. Sulley & Mike set displayed in this article, and some that are even aware of whose dress they have on at that very moment! Meet Ava, Fushia, and Nadine, the ‘N Style Girls, who, when sharing and wearing each others’clothing, will make a note of whose dress, etc. they are sporting at the time. It’s truly an amusing and inspiring company, always full of surprises... (pg. 22) Have you been a "Beastie Boys" groupie since "Fight for Your Right..." was played for the first time? Do you own every single album ever, ever created up to and including Intergalactic? Think you have everything "Beastie Boys"? Well, unless you have the action figure packs issued by Japan’s Bape Play, Inc., mmm, you don’t have EVERYthing... They are not easy to find, as these crazy guys were issued primarily during the premiere of the last album, and then basically disappeared for a long while. However, read up and perhaps you’ll learn the secrets necessary to snatch them up for yourself. (pg. 27) AESOP episode: "One Eyed-Doe" part 3 of 4... (pg. 35) Jump into an exciting interview with bbi’s Mike Murphy, manager of new business development for Elite Force, CY-Girls, and Elite Aviations. If you are a collector for any of these lines, or simply appreciate the wonderfully bold and adventerous figures bbi dishes out, you’ll love this Q & A session! Take a look into the past, present, and future of all of the high-octane series! (pg. 38) Before you plunge head first into the magical guide to Lord of the Rings, talk with Richard Taylor, workshop president ofSideshow/Weta Collectables. Find out all of the key ingredients used by this combined enterprise to bring the characters and events of J.R.R. Tolkein’s trilogy to life. Even find out exactly what "Weta" means! (pg. 42) In order to prepare America for the unbelievable relaunch of G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero by Hasboro, Lee’s Toy Review caught up with Derryl DePriest, director of G.I. Joe operations. Find out just where this line is headed in the new millenium, post September 11th, and with patriotism at an all-time high. Take a peek at some concept art used for the resculpts of some of your favorite good guys and vicious villians. There are even some concepts being designed specifically for those fervent collectors! (pg. 48) This month, Dragon gives an intimate portrait of a 101st Airborne Screaming Eagle, a US Navy Seal Team 3 Combat Swimmer, and a USMC Mout. Also on display is each soldier’s set of equipment and accessories, from belt packs to night vision binoculars to scuba gear. (pg. 52) Get the whole story behind the comic book and figures of the G.I. Joe Adventure Team as they embark on the "Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla"! Get the products and prices of all the team mates, equipment, and even the gorilla! (pg. 75) DMV rolls in with a rumble and a bang this month, featuring Corgi’s M113 ARCAV; find out where it can be spotted at a hobby shop in your neighborhood. Of course, Hot Wheels new releases are always a-plenty, and Johnny Lightning matches HWs with a slew of freshly baked die-casts, as well! Check out the chic stylings of Corgi as it proudly displays everything from a BMW 28 1:36, to a Mercedes Saloon 1:43, and even a Bond collectable! Wow...now that’s style! And, December 2001’s "Casting Call" pays homage to the 80’s Corvette. It’ll drive you crazy to miss this! * The Collectors’ Goldmine: (pg. 103) Included in every issue, an up-to-date, 17 page price guide, complete with every collectable from Austin Powers to the X-Men. Every collector’s MUST HAVE! |
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