Loot Crate - May, 2016 - Power

Heya, peeps! Guess who’s back, back again? Mikey’s back - Tell a friend! Okay, that was a pretty outdated reference, but it’s still true! After a small hiatus, I am back with another Loot Crate review! “But, Mike, didn’t you quit Loot Crate?” Why, yes. Yes, I did. But, due to the promise of some insane loot in this month’s box, Jess and I just had to jump back into the rabbit hole for a month! And, boy, just look at what we found when our Crate arrived!

In case some of you haven't heard of Loot Crate, it’s a monthly subscription box that caters to "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 with shipping to Canada included:

1 Month Plan - $29.95 USD / $41.00 CAD per month

3 Month Plan - $84.00 USD / $114.00 CAD per 3 months

6 Month Plan - $162.00 USD / $219.00 CAD per 6 months

1 Year Plan - $312.00 / $423.00 CAD per year (includes Bonus T-Shirt)

As some of you who have read this blog in the past have probably noticed, the cost for this program has gone up significantly for Canadians, probably due to our weak dollar at the moment. Regardless of the reason, this hurts. One can only hope the items are still worth the price tag.

MAY, 2016 - POWER

I’m a huge “Dragon Ball Z” fan and an even bigger fan of Marvel Comics. So, when it was announced that this month’s Crate would have items from both, re-subscribing was a given. Was it worth it in the end? Let’s start looking into that with a list of the items in the box and their approximate Canadian prices:

- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.50 CAD)

- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($2.50 CAD)

- Loot Crate Membership Card ($0.50 CAD)

- Warcraft T-Shirt ($18.00 CAD)

- Dragon Ball Z Plush Keychain ($10.00 CAD)

- The Hulk Q-Fig ($20.00 CAD)

- Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitt ($17.00 CAD)

Loot Crate Custom Box

When Loot Crate first started making custom boxes, I was incredibly excited. Now that it’s become something I expect to get, the novelty has worn off quite a bit. Or, maybe this month’s box design is just boring. What do you think?

Loot Crate Mini Magazine

Unlike the custom box designs, I don’t think I could ever get tired of the mini magazines. This month, there’s an interview with “Warcraft” star Robert Kazinsky, a recipe for muffins, a code to unlock stuff in Loot Crate’s “Word Gush” mobile game, and much more. The Loot Crate gurus definitely put a lot of work into this one. Bravo!

Loot Crate Theme Pin

Wow, they’ve changed the Theme Pin from a button to an actual metal pin with a design that isn’t taken from the mini magazine cover! Plus, if you log onto the Loot Crate site, you can redeem an in-game perk for “Battleborn”. Wow! My only wish is that the pin design was a tiny bit better. It’s cute and all, but just not my cup of tea.

Loot Crate Membership Card

I found this item to be thoughtful. I mean, the dent in my bank account is reminder enough of my Loot Crate membership, but a card is nice. LOL

Warcraft T-Shirt

It’s not black! LOL I’m quite excited about the “Warcraft” movie, and now I have a shirt to wear to the theatre when I go see it! The design is just a tad bit too simple, but still quite nice.

Dragon Ball Z Plush Keychain

Honestly, this wasn’t what I expected when they said there would be a “Dragon Ball” item. But, it’s pretty cool and definitely something I’m going to gift to a friend.

The Hulk Q-Fig

When I saw the Deadpool Q-Fig that I missed from before, I was, like…

I’m glad I didn’t miss this awesome Hulk one, though. I love the design and the statue is actually pretty heavy for something of its size. This one’s definitely going on my shelf!

Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitt

THIS! Just… THIS! O______O

OVERVIEW

I am incredibly happy I re-subscribed to Loot Crate this month. The items were phenomenal and the value was unbeatable, even with the exchange rate. Admittedly, I will probably skip a month here and there since our house is filling up with stuff. But, man, if you subscribe to only one program, this should definitely be it!

If my hyping has piqued your interest in Loot Crate, click HERE to visit their web site and use code SAVE10 to save 10% on a new subscription!

Alrighty, peeps. That’s another review in the can. (I can use that phrase for non-film stuff, right? LOL) Thanks for reading and see you again soon!

~ Mike