Marvel Munnyworld Micro

Heya! Mike here, and I'm excited to be writing about the Marvel Munnyworld Micro set. I've seen these blind box toys online and finally tracked one down at Silver Snail Comics.

I love the box design and appreciate that Kidrobot put some effort into it. Too often these blind box type toys get boring or downright ugly boxes. I like to keep at least one box from each series I buy and this Marvel Munnyworld box will be one that I display.

The sides of the box show the 8 figures this series has. I love Silver Surfer and the Thing. My least favourite is the Punisher, who looks like a monkey. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE monkeys. But, Punisher should look like Punisher, not an angry simian.

Inside the box, I found 2 sheets of stickers and a silver Kidrobot package. Let's see what was inside it.

WOOHOO! I got the figure I wanted most - Silver Surfer! Now, let's take a look at the stickers.

Aside from being cute and fun, the stickers are also sturdy. They're made of a stretchy foam-like material that makes them a little harder to remove from the backing, but also harder to ruin. When I was trying to put the red shorts on Silver Surfer, for example, I was able to reposition several times without issue. The variety of stickers was also very much appreciated since I could make my Surfer look the way I want and it would probably look different from someone else's Surfer. Here's my finished Silver Surfer.

I love him! My Surfer is adorable and reminds me of when Silver Surfer found peace amongst a group of surfers at a beach and refused to help the heroes battle evil in a major Marvel crossover event. (If anyone can remind me of which series that was from, it would be very much appreciated. I have been looking through my comics for months and can't find the scene!)

Overall, I'm really impressed with Kidrobot. Assuming the quality of all the other figures in the series are the same, this Marvel Munnyworld Micro set is great! It's fun for kids and adults, and it results in unique figures for display. For more info, check out the Kidrobot Web Site.

Thanks for dropping by. See you again soon!

~ Mike

Loot Crate - March, 2014 - Titan

Hey, peeps! Mike here, and Jess and I are excited to bring you our first ever Loot Crate entry. As some of you may already know, I used to subscribe to Nerd Block. However, after months of disappointment, I nerdvorced them and jumped over to Loot Crate.

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

MARCH, 2014 - TITAN

The theme of the March Loot Crate this year is "Titan", which is a combination of the Anime "Attack on Titan" and the video game "Titanfall". When I got my Loot Crate, I was a little concerned by the smaller size of the box compared to Nerd Block. However, it didn't rattle when shook like with Nerd Block, so I figured the box was either completely full or had some kind of stuffing to keep things in place. Let's see what was inside:

- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.00 CAD)

- Loot Crate Theme Magnet ($3.00 CAD)
- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($0.75 CAD)

- Titanfall T-Shirt ($15.00 CAD)
- Titanfall Lanyard ($5.00)

- Titanfall Prima eGuide Voucher ($9.99 CAD)

- Attack on Titan - Volume 1 ($11.99 CAD)

- Attack on Titan Wrist Sweat Band ($4.99)

- Salt Water Taffy x 2 ($0.75 CAD)

- Coupon Card

Loot Crate Mini Magazine

I was pleasantly surprised to find a full-colour mini magazine when I first opened my Loot Crate that introduces "Attack on Titan" and "Titanfall". I appreciate that the people who put this box together understood that not everyone is a fan of or even knows about the two showcased titles. But, what really blew me away was the amount of detail the magazine goes into. There are reviews, an interview, and even descriptions and photos of the included items! Here, check out this pic:

Review of "Attack on Titan"

Loot Crate Theme Magnet

You may have noticed that the cover of the mini magazine features a pretty awesome art piece that combines "Titanfall" and "Attack on Titan". Well, that art is also found on a custom magnet! I already have it on my fridge. It's too good not to display!

Loot Crate Theme Pin

As if one piece of custom art wasn't enough, Loot Crate included a pin featuring a second "Attack on Titanfall" art piece! Fantastic!

Titanfall T-Shirt

I have too many black T-shirts in my closet because of Nerd Block and you've heard me complain about it, but I was not dismayed when I received this black "Titanfall" shirt from Loot Crate since it has a pretty cool design and I'm definitely going to wear it. I just hope Loot Crate doesn't end up having the same black shirt problem as Nerd Block.

Titanfall Lanyard

I don't know what I am going to use this lanyard for, but it looks really cool. Maybe the next time I go to Disney World with Jess, I can use it for Pin Trading?

Titanfall Prima eGuide Voucher

For those of you who don't own "Titanfall" or don't plan on ever owning it, this is pretty useless. Me, I'm planning on getting it on PC since I don't think I will get a XBOX One anytime soon. So, the inclusion of a voucher that gets me a Prima eGuide for the game is quite welcome.

Attack on Titan - Volume 1

As if a review of "Attack on Titan" in the mini magazine wasn't enough, Loot Crate went one step further and included the first volume of the Manga. Honestly, I think this is a phenomenal intro to the series for anyone who is not into it. Me, I've watched the Anime, but have been eyeing the comics. Well, now I have no excuse not to read them. :p

Attack on Titan Wrist Sweat Band

Do you want to feel like a part of the Recon Corps while playing tennis? Badminton? Basketball? Some sport where players wear wrist bands? Well, this is the perfect item for that. I think it looks great and the quality is pretty good. I'm going to bring it to the gym with me!

Salt Water Taffy x 2

I just... I don't... I... OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM...!!!

Coupon Card

Finding coupons to save money on stuff is pretty sweet. I won't personally be using any of the ones from this Loot Crate since I already have a good gaming headset and have no need for a game system carrier or gaming glasses. But, I'm sure some of you out there would find the discounts useful, so this coupon card gets a thumbs up from me.

OVERVIEW

I was completely blown away by my first Loot Crate. In fact, I was more impressed with this box than any of the Nerd Blocks I received. The theme was great, the introduction of the theme was phenomenal, and the items were well worth the more expensive Canadian subscription price.

I honestly think having a theme every month instead of just throwing in random items is a great idea. I signed up on the 18th of this month and already knew what the theme was going to be going in. The Loot Crate site says you can cancel at least 48 hours before your next billing date (which can be found in your profile on the site). So, depending on when you signed up and which plan you're on, you may be able to cancel if there is a theme you don't like and then sign up again when a good one comes along. Brilliant!

At this time, I can confidently recommend Loot Crate for anyone looking for a nerdy subscription box. Based on this month's box and the previous boxes shown on Loot Crate's web site, I also feel it is a better product than Nerd Block. I am extremely glad that Jess found Loot Crate and that both her and by buddy Ryan encouraged me to jump on board.

If you're interested in Loot Crate, please check out their Web Site.

Alrighty, that's all for now. See you again soon!

~ Mike

Nerd Block Jr. - March, 2014

Mike here. A couple of months ago, Nerd Block started advertising that they were coming up with a new subscription box geared towards kids called "Nerd Block Jr.". As more information became available, it was revealed that there would be two different boxes based on gender. The marketing for the boxes was honestly somewhat disheartening. The box for boys was going to be blue and the brands it was supposed to have included Nintendo, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, DC Comics, and more. The box for girls was going to be pink and the brands it was supposed to have included Hello Kitty, My Little Pony, Monster High, Furby, and more. I can somewhat understand Hello Kitty and My Little Pony being in the girl box, but even those have fans of the opposite gender. The other brands, in my opinion, are not very gender specific. My niece, for example, loves Star Wars. My friend's daughter knows a heck of a lot more about Nintendo than my 5-year-old boy cousin, AND she has a favourite Avenger. Oh, and what about Bronies? Wasn't there just a story in the news last week about a boy who brings a My Little Pony lunch box to school? And, I'm not talking about a high schooler. No, I'm talking about a 9-year-old.

Not all was negative, though. You've seen me continually criticize Nerd Block for the decrease in quality of its included products, especially when it came to including toys one could find in a dollar store. With Nerd Block Jr. and larger adult Nerd Blocks planned to hit at the same time, it seemed like Ned Block was looking to move some of the cheaper products to the Jr. boxes and then provide better stuff in the adult one. Now that it's March, you've heard what I have to say about Nerd Block Adult. Here, we'll see if the Boy and Girl boxes are worth the price of admission.

In case you didn't know, Nerd Block Jr. is a monthly subscription box and each month, people receive all sorts of products from "nerdy" franchises. Here is some information:

- choice of Boy or Girl box
- $13.99 USD plus shipping per month per box

- $20 USD / $22 CAD total per month per box in Canada

- arrives around mid-month in Canada

MARCH, 2014

NERD BLOCK JR. for GIRLS

Photo by Ryan F.

Alrighty, here we go! I will start off by admitting that I did not subscribe to either of the Jr. Nerd Blocks. Instead, I got my information from friends. Let's start with the Girl box. Here's a list of what was received in my buddy Ryan's daughter's box with approximate Canadian retail prices in brackets next to each item:

- My Little Pony Tin-Tastic Tin ($8.00)

- My Little Pony Slap Band ($2.00)

- Mega Bloks Moshi Monsters Build-A-Monster ($8.00 / $5.00 on Sale)

- Mega Bloks Hello Kitty Blind Bag Figure ($2.50)

- Disney's Brave Bear Plush ($15.00 / $7.50 on Sale)

My Little Pony Tin-Tastic Tin

I remember seeing these tins at HMV late last year. You could buy them or get one for free when you purchased a certain amount of stuff. Now, they're available at my local comic shop. You get a silly-looking tin, pencils, a sheet of stickers, and 2 rubber pony figures. Not bad for 8 bucks and a fun thing to get for Nerd Block Jr. subscribers who are into My Little Pony. Plus, this tin is definitely something that I feel fits a kids box.

Photo from Amazon.com

My Little Pony Slap Band

Adding to the pony fun is a slap band which reminds me of the snap bracelets kids had back in the 1990's. There is a big difference, though. Back in the old days, snap bracelets were covered in cheap fabric that frayed and eventually fell off. These new millennium slap bands are covered in sturdy rubber. Three cheers for progress!

You only get one band.
Photo from Amazon.com

Mega Bloks Moshi Monsters Build-A-Monster

I have no idea what on Earth this is. I mean, I love Mega Bloks and have given their perpetually-on-sale Moshi Monsters a quick glance each time I am in the building blocks section of Toys R Us, but I don't know anything else. Enter Google. Oh, look. They're monsters that are a combination of cute and angry. You build them. Ryan's daughter got the one that's some kind of mischievous flame rabbit. Cool.

Photo from Amazon.com

Mega Bloks Hello Kitty Blind Bag Figure

I don't know who thought making blind bags for blocky Hello Kitty figures was a good idea, but I will admit that I bought one of these a long time ago. Like, 2 years ago. I swear it was for manly comedic purposes. Really. Stop laughing...

Photo from Amazon.com

Disney's Brave Bear Plush

The most expensive item in the box is a bear plush from Disney's "Brave". Uh, Nerd Block, you're a little late here. I think "Frozen" is the movie de jour. I smell "Bargain Bin Toy" all over this bear, although I still think it's pretty cool. Regular retail price is indeed $15.00, but wait for one of the Disney Store's plush sales and you can get it for half price or less.

Photo from Amazon.com

NERD BLOCK JR. for BOYS

Now, let's take a look at the boy version of the Jr. boxes. Ryan's friend was the one who got this for his son and my thanks goes to him for permission to post his photo. Here's a list of what was in the box with approximate Canadian retail prices in brackets next to each item:

- Star Wars Battle Droid Figure ($8.50 / $5.00 on Sale)

- Star Wars Slap Band ($2.00)

- Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Racer ($8.00 / $5.00 on Sale)

- Mega Bloks Marvel Blind Bag Figure ($2.50)

- Mario Kart Racer ($2.00)

- Skylanders Key Chain ($4.00 to $6.00)

Star Wars Battle Droid Figure

The most expensive item in the Boy Nerd Block Jr. is kind of crappy. Of all the Episode 1 characters they could have included, Nerd Block went with a Battle Droid? It's bad enough that this particular series of figures that has Darth Maul on the back board is roughly 3 years old and almost always on sale for around $5.00 at Wal-Mart. Getting a Battle Droid adds insult to injury. But, hey, at least it wasn't Jar Jar Binks, right?

Photo from Amazon.com

Star Wars Slap Band

I love Ewan McGregor and his interpretation of Obi-Wan Kenobi. I also think that the new rubber slap bands are a neat advancement in snap bracelet technology. But, seriously, what's with the Prequels love? We all know the Original Trilogy is where it's at! Down with Episodes I to III slap bands! :p

Photo from eBay.ca

Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Racer

This toy is pretty cool. You build a Hot Wheels car and then use a rip cord to make it zoom across your room. Problem. This is yet another product that keeps getting the SALE sticker on it. Right now, Mega Bloks has some decent, lower-priced sets for Skylanders, Call of Duty, Halo, Smurfs, and Power Rangers out that would be a much better fit than bargain bin Hot Wheels racers. Besides, if Mega Bloks is trying to promote their products, they've failed by letting Nerd Block include an almost-discontinued series. I mean, what if I got this car and liked it enough to want to get another one, only to discover that they're no longer available in stores? Would I suddenly buy a set from another Mega Bloks series? Nope.

Photo from Amazon.com

Mega Bloks Marvel Blind Bag Figure

Yet another Mega Bloks product. I guess we know which company had the most overstock to get rid of. But, wait. This blind bag has a Marvel Comics figure! It's Series 3, too! That's the latest series of these figures, right? Sure, it certainly is. However, did you know that they came out 2 years ago AND have been discontinued?

Photo from Amazon.com

Mario Kart Racer

Hey, look! It's a cool Mario Kart racer! This must be awesome and expensive, right? It's Nintendo after all. Well, I'm sorry to disappoint, but I see these toys sold at Dollarama all the time for $2.00. Canadian. That's, what, 5 cents in the US? Kidding, kidding. It's around $1.75 in the US.

Photo from Amazon.com

Skylanders Keychain

I unfortunately don't have a photo of this last item. However, I've looked into all Skylanders key chain products out there and the price is generally between $4.00 and $6.00. From what I've seen, the various key chains are all of decent quality and have some cool designs. Considering the popularity of Skylanders right now, I think this was a good product to include.

OVERVIEW

I'm honestly quite shocked by the variance in quality of included products in the Jr. Nerd Blocks. I feel that the Girls box was much better than the Boys box. It's not really a dollar value issue since you may find cheaper products that are better than more expensive ones. Instead, I just find that you can do much more with the stuff in the Girls box overall. Of course, this doesn't mean I'm happy overall. No, I am completely disappointed with Nerd Block Jr. as a whole. Almost everything included is unsold product that the respective companies are trying to just get rid of. This shows me that the problems plaguing Nerd Block aren't exclusive to the adult boxes. This is a company-wide issue that needs to be addressed. I already cancelled my adult Nerd Block and I sure as heck will not subscribe to Nerd Block Jr. It's really a shame since this subscription box company had so much potential.

~ Mike

Dragonball - Capsule R

Mike here, and for 2 months, I had been eyeing a box at 401 Games in Toronto that contains a bunch of Dragonballs. The price of $12.99 for a single ball containing a mini vinyl statue made me hesitate, but I finally gave in to temptation and bought the Number 5 ball. Check it out!

Opening the Capsule R ball was easy. All I had to do was pull open the label along the perforated line and pop the ball open. Inside, I found a sealed package containing 3 pieces that I had to put together to make the vinyl mini statue and then a fourth piece that is used to build a special statue. More on that below.

I was thrilled to discover that I had gotten the statue I wanted - Goku chasing Bubbles. The statue itself was not hard to put together since each peg and its corresponding hole is a different shape and size. There is no mistaking where each piece goes. I found that the plastic is tough and of seemingly good quality. The paint job was what really sealed the deal for me, though. It's great for something this small. Here, take a look.

I am absolutely impressed by the quality of this mini statue and have no doubt that the other ones in the series are equally good.

You've probably noticed that the blue dragon tail piece is not part of this statue. As mentioned above, each statue comes with an extra piece. If you collect all 7 statues, you will have all the pieces necessary to make a statue of Son Goku as an angel flying over Serpent Road. Here's a scan of a Japanese product sheet found on www.kanzenshuu.com.

Man, I would definitely like to get all the statues to make the special one, but to be honest, I don't have the funds to do so. $12.99 is expensive and I can't justify buying more Capsule R balls, especially since getting a double would be a huge blow to my wallet and I'm sure I'd get one along the way. Interestingly, I noticed that my Number 5 ball came with what seems to be the Number 5 set. Look at the packaging in this picture.

The big question I have is whether this means that the number of the ball corresponds to the number of the statue, making it easier for me to get all the pieces to make Angelic Goku since all I'd have to do is buy the other 6 balls. If you have bought a Capsule R that is not the Number 5 ball, please let me know which statue you got. Thanks!

Overall, I love the Capsule R mini statues. I would have been happy regardless of which statue I got since they're all really cool. The price is a little high, but nowadays, a lot of vinyls are expensive and not all of them are made as well as a Capsule R statue. If you're a Dragonball fan, I would definitely suggest getting at least one of these. It'll look great on display.

Thanks for checking out this entry. I'll leave you with one last picture. :)

~ Mike

Nerd Block (Adult) - March, 2014

Heya! Mike here, and what a month this is for Nerd Block! Not only did they gain a new partner in Ubisoft, but they also launched their new kids boxes under the Nerd Block Jr. banner and 20% larger "adult" boxes. As a subscriber of the adult box, I was excited. I've been disappointed for the past two months and the bigger box seemed like a great opportunity for Nerd Block to fix things and give its subscribers better stuff. Here, check out the e-mail I was sent:

Who wouldn't be excited by that, right? Plus, I figured that with the kids boxes coming out, the somewhat cheaper, smaller items found in previous boxes would end up in those, leaving room in the adult box for some hefty real deal nerd awesomeness. Did Nerd Block live up to their own hype? I received my new, 20% larger Nerd Block yesterday, so let's find out!

The New, 20% Larger Nerd Block

Now, in case you didn't know, Nerd Block is a monthly subscription box and each month, people receive all sorts of products from "nerdy" franchises. Here is some information:

- $19.99 USD plus shipping per month

- $30 CAD total per month in Canada

- arrives around mid-month in Canada

MARCH, 2014

New Box (Bottom) compared to Old Box (Top)

Bigger box. Ubisoft. Two consecutive previous months of disappointment. Did Nerd Block break out of the slump? Here's a list of what I received in my box this month with approximate Canadian retail prices in brackets next to each item:

- Darth Vader T-Shirt ($15.00)

- Assassin's Creed Action Figure ($16.00)

- Topps Wacky Packages Stickers 8-Pack ($2.00)

- Legend of Zelda Capsule Figurine ($5.00)

- Star Trek Skele-Treks Miniature Figure ($2.00)

- Simpsons Guest Stars Miniature Figure ($2.00)

DARTH VADER T-SHIRT

Wow... Just... Wow... When I saw the colour of the shirt, my heart sank. You've heard me criticize Nerd Block for its lack of variety in T-shirt colours and now, I will do it again. I get that black is probably the most "universal" colour, but getting a black shirt almost every month is unacceptable. As I've stated before, other possible "universal" colours / shades are white, light grey, and dark grey. But, no. Nerd Block has once again chosen the lazy route and given its subscribers a black shirt. Oh, and the design? I personally find it to be plain and uninteresting. This shirt is by far my least favourite shirt I've received from Nerd Block and it's now going in my "rag shirts" pile.

ASSASSIN'S CREED ACTION FIGURE

As mentioned, Ubisoft has joined the Nerd Block family, and its first offering is an action figure from the game "Assassin's Creed: Black Flag". I got the character Edward Kenway, but although I own the game, I haven't played it yet, so don't know who he is. I like action figures, and I especially like action figures that come with perks like the free in-game item that comes with Edward Kenway. I'm sure some could argue that the inclusion of such a figure is not a good thing because not everyone is into "Assassin's Creed", and making the most expensive item in a Nerd Block game-/brand-specific would make the box less worthwhile to some than to others. They aren't wrong, but at the same time, when it comes to subscription boxes, I think the risk of getting such an item is part of the game. I mean, the T-shirts are usually the most expensive items, and not everyone is into what's on them, right? This should also apply to a non-T-shirt item.

TOPPS WACKY PACKAGES STICKERS

When I received a pack of Topps Wacky Packages stickers in the first Nerd Block, I wasn't interested in them. Now, 7 months later, I still have no interest in them. I'm sure others may like Wacky Packages, but they are just not my kind of thing. What bothers me, however, is that the pack I received from Nerd Block is from Series 7. After some digging, I discovered that Series 7 came out in 2010... That's almost 4 years ago! It seems Nerd Block is trying to sell off overstock from Topps. Ridiculous!

LEGEND OF ZELDA CAPSULE FIGURINE

The final three items in my Nerd Block are all a bunch of cheap plastic miniature figures. The first of those is from the "Legend of Zelda" series. Something I've noticed at my local dollar store lately is that they are receiving Nintendo-themed capsule miniatures. Right now, they have "Mario Kart" cars and "Super Mario Galaxy" figures. I honestly won't be surprised if the Zelda-themed capsule figures start popping up a couple of months from now. The thing about these toys is that I have never seen them for sale anywhere else in person. I can find them online, but never in the stores I shop at. What this tells me is that they aren't all that popular, so they're likely in the same boat as the Wacky Packages - Overstock that needs to be sold off quick. Apparently, that's where Nerd Block comes in. Sigh.

STAR TREK SKELE-TREKS MINIATURE FIGURE

Oh, boy. This one's bad. A couple of weeks ago at the comics and collectibles shops I visit, I started seeing 5" figures of Star Trek characters whose heads were designed to look like the skull decorations from Mexico's Day of the Dead. They were called "Skele-Treks" and I thought they were cool. Not cool enough to pay $15.99 for, but still cool. When I found a Skele-Treks package in my Nerd Block, I got really excited. Sure, it said that the figure was a miniature and the packaging was definitely smaller than the $15.99 ones. But, it couldn't be "that" small, right? And, its quality "should" be good since it's a Skele-Treks figure, right? Right? As Lex Luthor said in "Superman Returns"... WROOOOOONG!!! Here, have a look:

Ridiculously Tiny Figure

You see that? That's a 2" figure in a 5" package. Do you know where I've seen this kind of thing before? You guessed it! At the dollar store! Remember the extremely disappointing "Hunger Games" figure Nerd Block gave its subscribers not too long ago? This is the same thing. I find it absolutely ridiculous that NECA made these cheap, wastefully-packaged Skele-Treks figures and even more ridiculous that Nerd Block has included them.

SIMPSONS GUEST STARS MINIATURE FIGURE

The last of the three cheap figures is from the "Simpsons: 25 of the Greatest Guest Stars" series. Just like the Skele-Treks miniatures, these Simpsons figures are based off of larger, higher quality 5" figures. Also like the Skele-Treks miniatures, these Simpsons figures are tiny 2" pieces of plastic that are misleadingly packaged. This is yet another item I expect to find in dollar stores soon. Ignoring the packaging issue, I can understand why such figures exist. Not everyone can or want to pay $15 to $20 for a collectible. Smaller, cheaper figures based on larger ones are a decent solution. However, I personally don't feel they should be placed in subscription boxes with a price tag like that of Nerd Block. I'd rather get a single $15 figure over getting 3 dinky, poorly-made toys. Quality counts more than quantity for me, and I feel Nerd Block is sacrificing the former for the latter.

OVERVIEW

I am severely disappointed and somewhat ticked off with Nerd Block. What started out as a great subscription box with mostly high-quality and relevant products has degenerated over the months into what I honestly consider to be a place for companies to dump their unwanted / overstocked items. Bargain bin products, in my opinion, have no place whatsoever in a subscription box. But, there's more to the problems that are plaguing Nerd Block. Let's take a look at their "bigger" box, for example. You saw the size comparison above. Well, let's take a look at this month's items inside the new box:

My items in the new bigger box.

That's what my box looked like when I opened it. I was really surprised to see so much empty space. But, wait! The products are bigger, right?

My items in the old smaller box.

Uh... Are those... Are those this month's items fitting perfectly inside an old, smaller Nerd Block box? Why, yes. Yes, they are. Oh, and here's a photo to drive home just how bad the situation is:

Yes, those are my items inside an old Nerd Block box placed inside the new Nerd Block box. This is the kind of B.S. that has made Nerd Block such a colossal rip-off. They are so focused on "looking" like a good product that they have completely lost sight of what it means to actually be good. They exaggerate and sometimes even lie, like when they claimed that an item worth over $40 would be in their December box, yet the watch that was that item was actually being sold in most stores at around $25. They hype themselves up and fail to deliver. And, what they do deliver is mostly piles of bargain bin trash.

I cannot justify continuing to subscribe to Nerd Block. Neither can my friends. So, we have all cancelled our memberships and are moving over to the competition - Loot Crate.

Loot Crate is a subscription box that costs around the same as Nerd Block, but instead of throwing in a bunch of random nerdy items, they have a theme each month and include items based on the theme. I think it's a grand idea and something worth at least checking out. Here's a LINK.

Thus, we come to the end of what is the final Nerd Block entry from us. Moving forward, we hope you will enjoy our thoughts and comments on Loot Crate! Thanks and cheers! :)

~ Mike