Heya, peeps! Mike here, and Happy New Year! It's 2015 and I'm super excited to finally receive the first Loot Crate of the year! So, instead of my usual verbose (big word, I know) introduction, I'm just going to jump right into my review!
For those of you who haven't heard of Loot Crate, it is a monthly subscription box that caters towards "nerds" and "geeks". Each month, subscribers get a themed box of 6 to 8 items. What's interesting is that Loot Crate has different subscription programs. Here's a breakdown:
1 Month Plan - $19.37 USD / $29.95 CAD per month
3 Month Plan - $55.11 USD / $84.00 CAD per 3 months
6 Month Plan - $105.99 USD / $162.00 CAD per 6 months
JANUARY - REWIND
Sometimes, you have to look back in order to move forward. That's the idea behind this month's Loot Crate. Or, maybe that's just my take on it. Whatever the reason for "Rewind", I think anyone who saw the theme announcement on the Loot Crate Facebook Page was expecting some Retro Awesomeness. Did the Crate Gurus deliver? Let's see what was inside my box this month:
- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.50 CAD)
- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($0.75 CAD)
- Voltron T-Shirt ($15.00 CAD)
- 8-Bit Sunglasses ($10.00 CAD)
- Star Wars #1 Comic ($5.50 CAD)
- So Analog 10-Doh! Figure ($15.00 CAD)
- Comic Note Book ($5.00 CAD)
- Black Tie Geek Tie ($15.00 CAD)
Custom Loot Crate Box
I know I keep mentioning this, but I continue to be surprised every time I open a Loot Crate and find a custom box. This month, we got a NES design. I love it!
Loot Crate Mini Magazine
As if the custom box wasn't enough, the back cover of the mini magazine has an accompanying cardboard punch-out NES controller! Fantastic!
Loot Crate Theme Pin
A cassette tape design for a retro-themed Loot Crate pin? WIN!
Voltron T-Shirt
Voltron was one of my favourite things growing up. I still have the deluxe set my dad brought back for me from Hong Kong. I love the design of this shirt, even if the shirt is black.
8-Bit Sunglasses
Today was one of those rare days on which I wore contract lenses and I was just thinking how I should probably get a pair of sunglasses to protect my eyes. Boy, did Loot Crate deliver there! :p
Star Wars #1 Comic
There's a new Star Wars comic book series from Marvel and I not only get the first issue, but an exclusive cover for that issue? You rock, Crate Gurus!
So Analog 10-Doh! Figure
I wasn't sure what this was until I opened the box and pulled out the figure. Man, I love it! There's just so much awesome to it! NES cartridge shape? Firefly reference? ZAPPER? I can't even... O_O
Comic Note Book
This little notebook has pages with blank comic book panels and a sticker sheet with word bubbles for when you feel all creative and want to draw a comic. The dollar value of this item may not be high, but it certainly has a lot of value!
Black Tie Geek Tie
We now come to my favourite item in this month's Loot Crate. Yes, that is a tie with a Space Invaders pattern on it! As a man who has to wear a suit quite often for work, I really appreciate getting this! I am so going to wear it tomorrow! :D
OVERVIEW
Loot Crate hit a home run with their first box of 2015. There's no better way to put it. Fantastic items. Incredible value. Crazy cool tie. Lots of thought put into making the package awesome as a whole. Okay, there are many ways to put it! As a subscriber, I can't ask for more this month. I'm thoroughly satisfied and can't wait to see what's coming next.
Speaking of February, the theme still hasn't been announced, but if you're interested in joining the fun, there is a code you can use on the Loot Crate Web Site to get $5 off a new subscription: SAVE5
And, that's all for January! Thanks for reading and see you again soon!
~ Mike
Speaking of February, the theme still hasn't been announced, but if you're interested in joining the fun, there is a code you can use on the Loot Crate Web Site to get $5 off a new subscription: SAVE5
And, that's all for January! Thanks for reading and see you again soon!
~ Mike
