Loot Crate - July, 2016 - Futuristic

Hey, everyone! Mike here, and yes, you read the title right. I am a Looter once again! For how long, I do not know. What I do know is that I was overjoyed to receive a Crate this month. Here it is in all its glory:

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.

JULY, 2016 - FUTURISTIC

This is the first time since getting into subscription boxes that I didn't know the theme of a box beforehand, so I honestly didn't know what to expect. Upon opening my Crate, I was greeted with what seemed like Sci-Fi items. As it turned out, the theme was Futuristic, so I wasn't far off the mark. Here's what I got, along with approximate Canadian pricing:

- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.50 CAD)
- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($2.50 CAD)
- Rick and Morty T-Shirt ($18.00 CAD)
- Star Trek Decal ($5.00 CAD)
- Mega Man Kidrobot Figure ($11.00 CAD)
- 4001 AD #1 Comic ($5.00 CAD)
- Futurama Ship Model ($20.00 CAD)

Loot Crate Custom Box

Custom box designs have become the norm for Loot Crate, and one of the things I've been wondering is when they will run out of good ideas. Based on this month's awesome ship hanger design, the answer is "not just yet".

Loot Crate Mini Magazine

The cover design for the mini magazine is lackluster, but the contents are phenomenal. For example, there is a fun article that ranks the Star Trek captains, a 2-page Rick and Morty spread for you to colour in, and a list of times Futurama made people cry.

Loot Crate Theme Pin

My favourite "new style" pin so far. I think it's absolutely fitting for this month's theme. Plus, this is the first Loot Crate pin I've received that I feel truly doesn't scream "Loot Crate". Only people "in the know" know where I got it and that's something I appreciate.

Rick and Morty T-Shirt

I'm a huge fan of Rick and Morty, so it should come as no surprise that I have already started wearing this awesome shirt that features Rick's portal gun. Sweet!

Star Trek Decal

I love Star Trek: The Next Generation, but this item is kind of lame. I guess I'm just not that big a fan of decals.

Mega Man Kid Robot Figure

Although I haven't opened this Mega Man blind box yet, the mini magazine has noted that what's inside is the red and white Mega Man. As I'm not a particularly huge fan of the video games, I'll either give this away or open it sometime in the future. Still, I'm pretty sure fans of Mega Man would love this item.

4001 AD #1 Comic

Prior to receiving this comic, I had never heard of 4001 AD before. I really appreciate receiving the first issue so I get to start at the beginning. Thanks, Loot Crate!

Futurama Ship Model

This!... THIS! Man, THIS is why I love Loot Crate. Such a fantastic item. Now, if only Jess and I can find some shelf space for it... LOL

OVERVIEW

I can honestly say that I am very happy to be back with Loot Crate again. This box was wonderful! Great items, phenomenal value, and definitely a lot of thought put into the theme. See, this is why Loot Crate is the best nerdy subscription box out there and also why I can recommend it without any hesitation.

Want more info? Check out their web site by clicking HERE and use code SAVE10 to save 10% on a new subscription.

And, that's all for this month. Stay tuned for more In Box in August!

~ Mike

Loot Crate - August, 2014 - Heroes

Heya, peeps! Mike here, and I'm a little late with this month's Loot Crate review. It's been a loooooong month for Jess and me at work, and since I received my box this past Monday, I've been extremely anxious to tell you all about it. In fact, the photos for this entry were taken in my company's board room before a meeting! Here, check out this "Unboxing" pic:

Don't you just love the wood pattern of my company's board room table? ^_~ Now, 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

AUGUST - HEROES

Last month's Villains-themed box blew me away. It had awesome items and an incredibly imaginative custom box. When I heard about this month's theme, I was really excited and hoped for the same level of quality as the Villains box. Did Loot Crate deliver? Here's a list of what I got:

- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.00 CAD)

- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($0.75 CAD)

- Mega Man Air Freshener ($5.00 CAD)

- TMNT Bandana Glasses ($7.00 CAD)

- TMNT Vinyl Figure ($10.00 CAD)

- Deadpool Magnet ($3.00 CAD)

- Exclusive Groot Pop! Figure ($15.00 CAD)

- Shwings Shoe Wings ($8.00 CAD)

- Bonus Digital Loot ($10.00 CAD)

Custom Loot Crate Box

I was pleasantly surprised by last month's custom Villains box. This month, I had a huge bout of nostalgia with the custom Heroes box I received. Do you see what that is in the photo? Yep, it's the Ninja Turtles lair! When I was a kid, I had the lair playset. It was donated when I reached adulthood, but now I have something just as cool and in a more compact form factor. Yay! ^_^

Loot Crate Mini Magazine

The design of this month's mini magazine cover is pretty cool and there is some great content inside. What slightly confuses me is the inclusion of Batman on the cover. I get that he's a hero, but DC Comics doesn't really make an appearance in this month's Loot Crate except for the Alex Ross painting in the magazine's table of contents and Batman's face in one of the magazine games. Oh, well. It's Batman, so I guess it's okay. :p

Loot Crate Theme Pin

I love this month's theme pin and I'm also happy to inform you that the print is not dark! I appreciate that the pin's design is not just a copy of the mini magazine cover art. Here, Groot has been replaced with Captain America and Leonardo has been replaced with Thor's arm, hammer, cape, and leg. I wish I could see the full art piece, though.

Mega Man Air Freshener

Jess has a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar air freshener in her car. Well, now I have Mega Man in mine! This is a cool item I couldn't even imagine existing prior to getting it. Awesome!

TMNT Bandana Glasses

By far the most useless item in this month's Loot Crate for me is the TMNT Bandana Glasses. I mean, they're kind of cool, but I would never use them. My niece would probably love them, though, so into the Christmas stocking stuffer box it goes!

TMNT Vinyl Figure

Now, this Donatello vinyl by Kidrobot is definitely not going to my niece. I love the look of the figure. Plus, it apparently glows in the dark! I can't wait to get Donatello onto my shelf. :D

Deadpool Magnet

Wait, wasn't Deadpool in the Villains box? Why, yes. Yes, he was. See, Deadpool is both a villain and a hero! Thank you, Loot Crate, for recognizing that. More Deadpool equals more awesome, and this magnet is just fantastic.

Exclusive Groot Pop! Figure

I am Groot.

Translation:

"If you haven't watched "Guardians of the Galaxy", do it NOW. It's one of the best movies of 2014, and possibly the best Marvel movie to date. When I saw this exclusive Groot Pop! vinyl with glow in the dark hand in my Loot Crate, I screeched like a little girl in the 90's at a Hanson concert. I can't describe just how much I love this item. It's easily my favourite this month."

Shwings Shoe Wings

A set of shoe wings really isn't a "heroic" item, but I admit that they are super cool and I've wanted to buy a set for a long time. Well, now I have lightning bolts on my shoes. Sweet!

Bonus Digital Loot

This card has codes that get you 3 games. I'm really excited about the Doctor Who one and "Gauntlet". I've never heard of "Defense Grid" before, but I am definitely interested since I love tower defense games. The added value in this card is much appreciated.

OVERVIEW

August was an incredible month for Loot Crate. I didn't know if the Heroes box could possibly match the Villains one, but in my opinion, it did. I am absolutely torn over whether the Groot Pop! Figure or the Deadpool socks from last month is my favourite Loot Crate item so far. The fact that I like any item this much is a comforting thought for me since it means the people at Loot Crate are doing their job of not only giving me value, but a positive and memorable nerdy experience as well.

In September, the Loot Crate theme will be "Galactic". Their Facebook group has silhouettes of the Millennium Falcon, an X-Wing, the Serenity, and the Enterprise, which has got me bristling with excitement. If you're interested in learning more about Loot Crate, please check out their Web Site. If you would like to subscribe, you can get 10% off using the code GALACTIC

As a final note, I would like to once again mentioned that my sister-in-law Felicia has a fantastic food blog that I highly recommend you check out. Go to Food Hackerette. You won't be disappointed!

Thank you for visiting. See you again soon!

~ Mike