Hey, peeps! Mike here, and what kind of review blog would we be if we didn't cover some of the latest crazes every now and then? LOL If you've been anywhere near kids lately, the term "Fidget Spinner" most likely popped up more than once. Well, Jess and I are here to fill you in on what that's all about! That's right! We're in the know and we're going to toss some knowledge at ya... Okay, I'll stop trying to sound cool and just give you the video now...
You know, I am amazed at how something so simple could become such a huge fad. This honestly reminds me of my Pog days. Yes, I said Pog. Do you remember Pogs? I remember Pogs.
ANYWAY, I hope you enjoyed the video. I'm actually gearing up to do some actual written reviews in the near future, so stay tuned for some Vintage In Box coming soon! ;)
Did you know I speak French? No? Well, I do. It's my third language. But, isn't French Canada's official second language? Why, yes, it is. So, why is it my third? It's because I'm of Chinese descent and my parents taught me both English and Cantonese Chinese before I learned French in school. Why is this important? Because I speak some French in the following review of the Funko Pop! figure of Jess' favourite Disney villain - Gaston from "Beauty and the Beast". Enjoy!
"The Lego Movie" was awesome. In fact, it was the best DC Comics movie of 2014. I watched it at least twice in theatres and many more times on Blu-Ray. So, when "The Lego Batman Movie" was announced, I was more than excited. I was squealing like a Jonas Brothers fangirl. Obviously, this kind of enthusiasm was eventually going to lead to me buying Lego Batman Movie products, and that is exactly what I did the other day at Toys R Us. Please now enjoy my review of the limited edition Lego Batman Movie Minifigures.
(Note: I mistakenly stated in the video that Tim Drake is Red Hood. In fact, Jason Todd is. My apologies.)
Alrighty, that's all for now. But, much much more is coming soon, so stay tuned!
As Jess and I continue to delve deeper and deeper into our new obsession with miniature plastic food collectibles, we keep finding sets with weirder and weirder names. For example, we have a brand new review for something called "Funny Is Coming". What does that even mean? Watch the video to find out.
So, as it turns out, Funny never showed up. Instead, we got Cute. I hope you enjoyed this review. More is coming soon, so stay tuned!
Are you a fan of John Wick? What about Keanu Reeves? Me, I'm a fan of both, so when I saw a John Wick Pop! figure on the shelf at 401 Games in Toronto, I absolutely had to buy it. If you're wondering whether a John Wick Pop! figure is as good as it sounds, please watch my review to find out.
I hope you enjoyed that. More is coming soon, so stay tuned. And, as always, thanks for watching!
A while back, Nerd Block sent me an e-mail boasting that they were teaming with Stan Lee to create a one shot box filled with items that he chose. Although I had sworn off subscribing to Nerd Block, I am such a big fan of Stan that I couldn't help ordering a Stan Lee Box when it finally became available. Now that I have it in hand, what do I think of it? Watch this video to find out!
(NOTE: I missed an item, which was an art print of Stan Lee hanging upside down from a Spider-Man web. This is because it was placed inside the box with the blank, white back up and I couldn't see it during the review. Many apologies.)
I hope you enjoyed that review. Although I won't be ordering any other one shot boxes from Nerd Block in the future, if you liked the items you saw, then I think it's still good value.
More In Box is coming soon, so stay tuned. And, as always, thanks for watching!
Recently, Jess and I found a whole section in One's at Market Village (Markham, ON) that sells miniature plastic food. This has opened up a whole new world of collectibles for us, which is horrible since we already collect way too many things! Ha ha! Anyway, when Jess found a set of miniature plastic food that is based on Gudetama the Lazy Egg, she absolutely had to buy one. Here is her review:
I hope you enjoyed that. More reviews of miniature plastic food is guaranteed to happen, so stay tuned! And, as always, thanks for watching!
Hey, everybody! I am super excited today because I just received my Loot Anime box. Now, before you go thinking I somehow got my hands on some kind of early release November crate, I have to point out that I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Up here in the Great White North, we get our crates late. So, this entry is for the October Loot Anime box. Aw, don't feel bad for us poor Canadians. We're used to getting everything late. LOL Anyway, here's the latest unboxing and review video for my Loot Anime box.
I hope you enjoyed that. Now, it's time for the written part of this blog, and we'll begin with the usual photo of the box with everything in it. ^_~
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 box of items that match the announced theme. Loot Anime is the Japanese animation and comics spin-off version of Loot Crate. Like its parent program, Loot Anime has different subscription options. Here's a breakdown with shipping to Canada included:
1 Month Plan - $34.95 USD / $47.00 CAD per month
3 Month Plan - $101.85 USD / $138.00 CAD per 3 months
6 Month Plan - $197.70 USD / $268.00 CAD per 6 months
1 Year Plan - $383.40 / $519.00 CAD per year (includes free bonus T-Shirt)
If you've seen the pricing for Loot Crate, you will notice that Loot Anime is more expensive. Plus, the conversion to Canadian Dollars is pretty painful due to the weak dollar at the moment. One can only hope the items are still worth the price tag.
OCTOBER, 2016 - DELICIOUS
I have only ever subscribed to Loot Anime for one month and it was mainly to get an idea what it was like. So, what drew me back to it for yet another month? The theme! I love food. I post tons of food photos on Instagram. I eat a lot. (I also have to work out a lot to work off all those calories. LOL) So, when I saw the food theme for Loot Anime, I just had to subscribe and then cancel once again! So, did the box live up to my expectations? Let's find out! For starters, here's a list of items in the box with approximate Canadian prices:
- Loot Anime Poster ($3.50 CAD)
- Loot Anime Phone Charm ($4.50 CAD)
- Naruto Ramen Bowl ($10.50 CAD)
- Sweetness & Lightning #1 ($15.00 CAD)
- Food Wars! Apron ($16.00 CAD)
- Himouto! Umaru-chan Figure ($7.00 CAD)
- Gudetama Plushie ($10.00 CAD)
Loot Anime Custom Box
This Loot Anime custom box design features food and utensils, which are quite fitting for the theme. It's simple, but fun and effective.
Loot Anime Poster
Instead of getting a mini magazine like in a Loot Crate or Loot Gaming box, Loot Anime subscribers get a poster with great art on the front and item descriptions on the back. I think this girl in a dessert cafe design is wonderful and would represent me quite well if it featured a boy instead. :)
Loot Anime Phone Charm
Another place Loot Anime deviates from the standard Crate format is with this phone charm, which takes the place of the Loot Crate pin. On its own, the ice cream sundae design is already a winner. With a little metal spoon, this phone charm reaches "epic" level.
Naruto Ramen Bowl
I'm a pretty big fan of "Naruto" and this bowl is the perfect food-themed product for that series. I love the design! My only criticisms are that it can't go in the microwave or the dishwasher... WHAT?!
Sweetness & Lightning #1
It's always wonderful to receive the first issue of a comic I've never heard of. The art in "Sweetness & Lightning" looks fantastic, so I'm pretty excited to start into this manga.
Food Wars! Apron
I have never heard of "Food Wars!", but this apron is super cute and probably going to end up being used by Jess while cooking. Great item!
Himouto! Umaru-chan Figure
This adorable little collectible figure is from yet another Anime series I've never heard of. This won't stop me from displaying the figure, though. It's so cute! <3
Gudetama Plushie
Gudetama rocks my world and this little plushie is so perfect that I can't look at it for more than 3 seconds before squealing in delight like a little schoolgirl. This is by far my favourite item in this crate. Love love LOVE!
OVERVIEW
I can't compliment this Loot Anime box enough. The theming is on point, the items are fantastic, the value is great, and I can't stop hugging that Gudetama Plushie, making it very difficult to type this entry. This is what a themed nerdy Anime box should be like every single month and I can't recommend Loot Anime enough.
If you're interested in learning more about Loot Anime and Loot Crate, please check out their web site HERE. If you decide to subscribe, use discount code SAVE10 to keep some dollars in your bank account.
Thank you for reading and watching. Stay tuned for more In Box coming soon!
Hey, everyone! Today, I have a brand new video review of something a little different - a bow tie! Since it came in a box, I figured it counts towards the theme of this blog. LOL Anyway, here's the video:
I hope you enjoyed the video. Now, I'll leave you all with a photo of this stunning and nerdy tie:
Hey, everyone! It’s almost October and I just received my August Loot Crate! Yes, you read that right - “August”. While Americans have already received their September Loot Crates, we up here in the Great White North are finally getting a partial reprieve from our tears shed after having the Anti-Hero items rubbed in our faces online. You’re probably wondering why it’s taken so long for us in Canada to get our Crates. Well, we have something called “Canada Post” and they hate us. All of us. They enjoy making us wait ridiculous amounts of time for everything and are powered by tears, especially those of children. Damn you, Canada Post. Damn you to Heeeeeelllllllllllll!!!
Oh, and here’s a video showing me unboxing my Crate:
And, here’s a photo of everything together, marking the true beginning of this blog entry:
For those of you who aren’t familiar of Loot Crate, it’s a monthly subscription box that caters to "nerds" and "geeks". Each month, subscribers get a themed box of 4 to 8 items. There are several different subscription options you can choose from. 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, due in part 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.
AUGUST, 2016 - ANTI-HERO
When I received my Crate, I had waited so long for it that I had honestly forgotten what the theme was. Before making the unboxing video, I actually had to Google it! I also have no memory of what I felt when I first heard about the theme back in July. So, I’m just going to jump right into listing the items in the box with approximate Canadian pricing noted:
- Loot Crate Mini Magazine ($2.50 CAD)
- Loot Crate Theme Pin ($2.50 CAD)
- Archer T-Shirt ($18.00 CAD)
- Hellboy Money Bank ($20.00 CAD)
- Kill Bill Socks ($10.00 CAD)
- Harley Quinn Q-Fig ($20.00 CAD)
Loot Crate Custom Box
This is by far one of the best custom box designs I’ve seen from Loot Crate. I love how much fun it is! Plus, look how badass it makes me look! :p
Loot Crate Mini Magazine
This month’s magazine is packed with great articles, like “What’s the deal with Hellboy’s Hand?”, “History of Harley Quinn”, and “Favorite Running Gags From Archer”. There’s even a recipe!
Loot Crate Theme Pin
I used to play “World of Warcraft” quite a bit, but have been away from it for a long time. Still, I appreciate this month’s pin and am in awe at how detailed it is.
Archer T-Shirt
This is a very appropriate t-shirt since it’s the US Presidential Election this year. As a fan of “Archer”, I love the design.
Hellboy Money Bank
This Loot Crate Exclusive is fantastic! Detailed, sturdy, great for displaying on a shelf, and perfect for saving money to take Jess on a trip to Europe. I have lots of love for this piggy bank!
Kill Bill Socks
I wear colourful socks almost every day. What’s better than colourful socks? Colourful socks featuring nerdy things that I love. These “Kill Bill” socks are going to be on my feet over and over again.
Harley Quinn Q-Fig
This is by far the best Q-Fig I’ve seen. Harley’s pose is quite fitting. The details are off the charts. The paint job is nearly perfect. I can’t wait for people to see this little statue on my bookshelf. This is definitely my favourite item in this Crate.
OVERVIEW
Loot Crate has done it again! Phenomenal items, amazing value, fantastic theming, and top marks in the fun department make this one of the best boxes they’ve ever put together. It makes me incredibly excited for the September Crate, which will hopefully arrive soon.
It you’re interested in Loot Crate or want to sign up, head over to their web site HERE. Use code SAVE10 for 10% off a new subscription.
And, that’s a wrap. More unboxings and reviews are coming soon, so stay tuned!
Hey, it's Mike and today I'm bring you a video review of the Transformers Alt-Modes figure I picked up from Walmart. Usually, I try to be somewhat serious, but today things get a little goofy. I hope you enjoy watching me be a total dork. ^_~
More reviews are coming soon, so stay tuned. And, as always, thanks for dropping by!
Hey, everyone. Mike here, and I am super excited to be bringing you all another In Box video! This time around, I unbox and review the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera. Yay, polaroid photography! ^_^
I hope you enjoyed that. Stay tuned for more In Box coming soon!
Hey, peeps. Mike here, and welcome to the first ever In Box Special! Recently, it was our good friend Caryl's birthday. If you don't already know of her, she has an awesome web site called Brunchosaurus. My fave section is the Wine one, where she has a fantastic wine review series called "Wednesday Wine". As a surprise, I filmed a review of her birthday cake in the same style as her wine reviews, roping in our pal Dan Q as a special guest.
Mike and Jess here, and we bought a bottle of wine in a tiny grocery store in Salerno, Italy today that we just had to tell you all about despite it not being in a box. The name of the wine literally means "Tears of Christ" and we got it for 1.99€. You did not read that wrong. That's less than 2 Euros!
Please excuse Mike's constant use of "I mean" and his blunder on our web address. Believe it or not, he had no alcohol prior to making this video. LOL
If you want to watch some wine reviews that are actually good, visit Brunchosaurus HERE. Caryl is the real deal.
And, that's it for now. Stay tuned for more In Box coming soon!
Heya, peeps! Mike and Jess here, and we are currently in Positano, Italy! Recently, we were at a grocery store and found wine in juice boxes for 1.00€ each. Of course, we just had to review it for you! So, without further ado, here's the video!
