Showing posts with label Viking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Viking. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Lego Minifigures Series 4


I don’t think I need to spend a lot of time telling you how awesome the Lego Minifigs are.  They are totally cool.  We have the new series 4 minifigs, but they are going fast.  Here is a quick rundown of the characters:

The Monster – This one is very much like Frankenstein.  He is not Frankenstein though, nor is he Frankenstein’s Monster.  He is just The Monster.
Surfer Girl – She is stylin’ in her cool wet suit which matches her pink surf board.
Sailor – He is a regular Navy type enlisted man, but he comes with a cool telescope.
Kimono Girl – I have to say that the fan is pretty cool to have as an accessory.
Punk Rocker – Possibly one of the coolest hairpieces on a Lego minifig.  That electric guitar is also out of this world!  Rock on!
Viking – I think that this is my favorite minifig from series 4.  He has the awesome Viking helmet, the sweet battle axe, and a cool, round shield with Celtic knots on it.  What more could that bearded, berserker ask for?
Ice Skater – She is an ice rink diva with flowing blonde hair and a dazzling blue outfit.  Silver skates complete the ensemble.
Hockey Player – This fellow means business.  Complete with helmet, hockey stick and skates, he has his game face on at all times.
Street Skater – He seems to be a nice fellow, with his cute, knit cap and his bespectacled face.  He comes with a cool skateboard, too.
Hazmat Guy – This character is fairly easy to find, when squishing minifig bags.  I don’t know why he has such a look of terror on his face, he is the one who is safe in his hazmat suit!
Musketeer – I love the hat and the goatee that this fellow is sporting.  But, which Musketeer is he?  I guess you will have to keep collecting until you get all three; four if you count d’Artagnan.
Werewolf – This guy is fierce.  He has a bone to pick with you, literally!
Artist – He’s kinda sloppy, just check out the paint on his trousers.  But, he is a dedicated artist with a French beret and a somewhat limited color palette.
Crazy Scientist – This dude has hair that is a close second to that of the Punk Rocker.  His wild goggles and stereotypical Erlenmeyer flask get points as well.
Soccer Player – His team won the championship, obviously, because he has a totally awesome mini statue of a Lego minifig!  He plays for Octan, but I don’t follow that team too closely.
Lawn Gnome – Apparently this little Lawn Gnome likes to spend his free time fishing.  He comes with a nice rod and reel.  I love his green hat and Santa like beard.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Toy Review – Veggie Tales Find It

I have to be honest:  We at Town Square Toys absolutely LOVE Veggie Tales.  They have been popular with us ever since they first came out.  We have so many Veggie Tales VHS tapes, it is not even funny.  I know, I said VHS tapes!  I just wanted you to understand that there may be bias in this review.


That being said, the new Veggie Tales Find It is a great find.  The Find It games are a definite favorite here in our store.  The concept of the Find It Game is straightforward, for those unfamiliar; you look for a list of small things that are in a sealed cylinder filled with colorful plastic pellets.  Turning and rotating and shaking the cylinder will reveal different objects.  There is a list included in every Find It Game for what you are to look for.  With the Veggie Tales Find It, you are of course looking for Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, Madame Blueberry and other characters.  Other items, such as the rubber ducky, slushy cup, and Viking helmet are also hidden inside.  The Find It Game will provide hours of play and replay for any youngster.  If they like Veggie Tales, as we do, then this may be a perfect find.