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Richard H Moon

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Welcome tae your deleted bed,
or tae viiictory!

December 1, 2024 at 1:38 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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PROJECT HAIL MARY Rocky action figure revealed by Syndicate Collectibles at SDCC!
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SDCC2026: Syndicate Collectibles reveal of Rocky at Comic Con!

This looks ... "Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!" From Syndicate Collectibles: "Rocky from Project Hail Mary has landed at the Syndicate Collectibles booth!Fans can get an early look at our upcoming Rocky Actio...

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July 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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Get a chance for a convention version of NECA'S Ultimate Big Bird... in blue!
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#AFTimes #NECA #SesameStreet #BigBird

NECA: Final Convention exclusive of 2026 is BIG... a BIRD... and BLUE?!

Convention season -and the year- are winding down.But NECA's got one last surprise - and it's a big one. A BLUE Big Bird-but why? I'm not sure, so you'd have to follow THAT bird... Besides the NECA ...

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September 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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Randy's blowing out the candles and making some Birthday Wishes!
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#janellemonae #MarvelLegends #NightoftheComet
#PredatorBadlands #MarvelComics #Xmen

Randy's got some birthday wishes before as he blows out some candles!

Randy here.I hope you all (that can) enjoyed the 4th of July weekend, or as I call it - my birthday. And if you know I've been writing for AFTimes for 31 years, you can guess that I'm an "Old." That...

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July 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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THE THUNDER ROLLS!
GI Joe Classified Dreadnok Thunder Machine now up for limited Made-To-Order window!
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#aftimes #hasbro #GIJoe #ThunderMachine #dreadnoks

Hasbro: Rolling Thunder - The Dreadnok Thunder Machine up for Made-To-Order!

This is one of the GI Joe vehicles I've been waiting to see get released! The customization option for it is a nice addition to a vehicle that's supposed to made from scrap parts!! Though I wish it wa...

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September 15, 2026 at 4:10 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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Go get your Hasbro Convention Exclusive Toys...
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#AFTimes #StarWars #GIJoe #Transformers #Ghostbusters #ActionFigures

Hasbro: 2026 Convention Exclusives going up on Hasbro Pulse site!

For SOME people... who are Pulse Premium members. The rest of us will have to wait til tomorrow for whatever's left. From Hasbro: "2026's convention exclusives are dropping on #HasbroPulse! Nine sta...

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August 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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NECA will RESURRECT Michael Myers are part of Horrorween!
#AFTimes #NECA #HALLOWEEN #HalloweenResurrection #Horror #ActionFigure
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NECA: The RESURRECTION of Michael Myers starts HORROWEEN!

Guess you can never have too many Michael Myers figures... especially in October! From NECA: "HORROWEEN AT NECA BEGINS!Halloween: Resurrection - Ultimate Michael Myers 7” Scale Action Figure Michael ...

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October 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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AT-RT and Driver up for pre-order as Hasbro Pulse exclusive!
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#AFTimes #Hasbro #StarWars #ActionFigure

Hasbro: Imperials rolling out in Black Series AT-RT vehicle!

This is VERY tempting! I always dig seeing Black Series vehicles. From Hasbro Pulse: "The Imperial Remnant is ready for battle.Inspired by Star Wars™: The Mandalorian & Grogu, the STAR WARS The Black...

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August 23, 2026 at 10:43 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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NECA shows off KISS figure that are... "Dressed to Kill"!
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#AFTimes #KISS #ActionFigure #NECA

SDCC2026: NECA reveals KISS "Dressed to Kill" figures!

Classic album, classic look of KISS. From NECA: "As seen at #SDCC! KISS - Dressed to Kill Album Cover 7” Scale Action Figure 4-Pack Get ready to rock and roll all night with this KISS action figu...

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July 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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Full reveal of GI Joe x TOMB RAIDER crossover Lara Croft figure - and preorder is up!
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#AFTimes #Hasbro #TombRaider #LaraCroft #ActionFigure #GIJoe

SDCC2026: Hasbro shows off the 30th Anniversary TOMB RAIDER Lara Croft action figure!

This is looking really good. Let's just hope the price isn't premium. From Hasbro Pulse: "Some missions demand more than firepower. They demand a legend.The legendary adventurer Lara Croft joins the...

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July 23, 2026 at 11:09 PM

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WARFARE is coming to 1/12 figures!
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#GridironStudios #BigBadWorkshop #WARFARE #MonsterForce #ActionFigures #Military

SDCC25: Gridiron Studios and Big Bad Workshop to join in WARFARE!

I dig Gridiron Studios' work (and own some) and want to get into Big Bad Workshop's excellent looking Monster Force line. This new venture looks like a great addition to their MF line, as well helping...

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July 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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Tier 3 Unlocked - the Snow C.A.T. has all its parts... with hours to go!
#aftimes #hasbro #GiJoeClassified #HasLab

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Hasbro: The Snow C.A.T. is fully funded!

Well, "they" said it couldn't be done - don't they ALWAYS?! But with a few hours left to go in Hasbro's GI Joe Classified HasLab Snow C.A.T., Tier 3-Flint in Arctic Gear was unlocked, being the final ...

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August 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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TERRIFIER's Bloody Art the Clown is coming to stalk Walmarts!

#AFTimes #ArtTheClown #TERRIFIER #HorrorMovies #ActionFigure
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NECA: TERRIFIER's Art the Clown figure gets BLOODY for Walmart!

Now THAT's a lot of blood! Perfect for Art the Clown, but I'm surprised Walmart picked it up as an exclusive. From NECA: " COMING SOON!The Terrifier – Ultimate Art the Clown 7” Scale Action Figure (Bl...

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October 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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New Marvel Legends Punisher on the loose before "One Last Kill"!
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#AFTimes #Hasbro #Marvel #ThePunisher #ActionFigure #DisneyPlus #OneLastKill

Hasbro: A New Punisher figure coming on the eve of "One Last Kill"!

This is turning into the Year of the Punisher! First there was the "Born Again" version of Frank Castle. Now this one, which appears to be more towards "One Last Kill" Marvel Special - also premiering...

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May 11, 2026 at 8:17 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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HasLab Snow C.A.T. Tier 2 Unlocked - Everyone goes camping!

#AFTimes #Hasbro #HasLab #GIJoeClassified
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Hasbro: As the final hours tick away - Tier 2 of HasLab Snow C.A.T is cleared to go camping!

Well now! At the rate it's going, looks like Tier 3 Flint in Arctic Gear is going to be LOCKED IN before the end of the day! From Hasbro Pulse: "Alright, alright. I get it. The camping stuff was ac...

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August 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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It's Star Wars month and Randy's got some ideas for future figures!
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#Aftimes #StarWars #MTFBWY #ActionFigures

Randy has some Ideas for Hasbro and STAR WARS... into 2027!

Randy here. Miss me? I HAVE! Rather than go on about the Past, let's look at the Present - May! As it is May the 4th Be with You & Revenge of the Fifth (and all the others) and the upcoming release o...

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May 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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X-FORCE Team reassembled from Marvel Legends!
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#AFTimes #Hasbro #Marvel #XForce

Hasbro: The return of the X-Force 3 Pack!

This is really great to see Hasbro bring this set back! I ran into someone at my local collector's shop, Eric's Emporium, recently and they were searching for just this pack! A MUST for X-Force team ...

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September 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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GI Joe Classified Arctic Battle 3-Pack now up for pre-order!
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#AFTimes #Hasbro #GIJoe #ActionFigure #Military

Hasbro: Cobra and Joe Arctic figure 3-Pack to be deployed soon!

I dig the Arctic S.A.W. Viper and the Arctic Steel Corps Trooper, as we need more arctic troops. But I DO NOT like that it is in a 3 pack AND it's a Pulse exclusive! Longer rant coming soon... From ...

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August 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM

That Guy Who Writes about Toys and Movies

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It's Ahsoka Vs ARC Trooper Jesse!
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#AFTimes #Hasbro #Ahsoka #StarWars #ActionFigure

Hasbro: Ahsoka faces off against ARC Trooper Jesse thanks to Hasbro Pulse!

Get yer Clone Wars Ahsoka and ARC Jesse - YES PLEASE! Just wish it wasn't an exclusive. From Hasbro Pulse: "In the devastating aftermath of Order 66, Ahsoka Tano comes face-to-face with ARC Trooper Je...

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August 23, 2026 at 9:32 PM

Rightardia

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AFTimes: Tax trips for the troops

Tax tips for troops and veterans | Headlines from MOAA

The day is almost here — time to file those taxes. MOAA returns with tips for troops and vets, with updates from recent changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

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April 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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I get that you guys are trying to toe the line with respect to not angering the more extreme, right wing folks who read AFTimes, but ya gotta do better. Trump is threatening to take territory from another sovereign nation, one that happens to be our ally. That needs to be clearly explained.

January 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM