CSJ Week In Review

Here is a look at some of the most interesting news about toys, movies, and pop culture from this past week.

New Netflix Series: "The Toys That Made US" is every 80's Kids Dream Come True

Have you heard about the new Netflix series "The Toys That Made Us" yet? Well if you haven't be sure to get it on your radar. 

COBRASHADOWJOES 2015 Holiday Giveaway Contest!

It's that time of year again!!!

  Here at CobraShadowJoes we like to have fun and spread Holiday cheer with others!

Entering the contest is easy!  All that we ask is you complete the two items below.

1 - Retweet one of our giveaway tweets that has #CSJXMAS in it.  

2 - Take and post a Christmas/Holiday/Winter themed fun picture with your favorite toys and make sure to add the hashtag #CSJXMAS to your post so we can find it.  

Have fun and be creative!!

*Sorry, Continental US Only*
**You can only enter once so make sure it's your best entry!**

Grand Prize - GI JOE Skystriker

Second Prize - Transformers Jetfire

Third Prize - Star Wars 6" Black Series Storm Trooper

Fourth Prize - NECA Terminator Genisys T-800 Guardian

Please, submit by no later than 12:01 am EST 12/25/2015 .

Winners to be announced after between Christmas and New Years.

Good luck!

Please feel free to reach out with questions!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

The Loyal Subjects Decepticon Bonecrusher

Constructicon Bonecrusher 

The Loyal Subjects is quickly becoming a company to watch with toy lines that are going to grab every one's attention. Today we are going to look at the Constructicons Bonecrusher figure.  Bonecrusher has a great G1 look to him with nice details that remind you of the toy you probably had as a kid.  One of the first things that came to mind with this figure is I have my devastator in combiner mode, and with these figures I am able to have them in that cool single robot mode look.  He comes with 3 separate pieces to complete his look along with his tech card.  The gun, front Decepticon symbol and the hood of the bulldozer on his back.  

The Loyal Subjects: Transformers Laserbeak Review

Decepticon Laserbeak

When we went to Toyfair this past February one of the companies we got to see up close was The Loyal Subjects. They had a lot of great items on display that really caught our eye with a few different lines.  We were finally able to get our hands on some of these very unique figures and they really don't disappoint. I think a lot of collectors are always looking for new things that are unique to add to their collection.  A lot of us just don’t have enough space to buy and put out all of the things we love.  That’s one of the best things about The Loyal Subjects line, that they are detailed, made well, and don't take up a ton of space.  We will be reviewing some of their items over the next week or two to give you a up close look at the amazing collectibles they are putting out.

Special Tour of Steve's Toy Room

Born 1981

            I was lucky enough to be born in the 80’s when toys were great.  The first toy I can remember getting was a Super Powers Batman.  Shortly after I had Flash, Robin, Aquaman, etc… I bring this up because I remember the joy of getting them and playing with them.  Over time I collected stompers, hot wheels, micro machines, super powers, GI JOE, transformers, construx, legos, crash dummies, TMNT, tyco cars and tracks, army men, GUTS and much more. My father and I would build Monogram WWII planes on the weekends as he taught me how to paint. Vivid memories of the past and the reasons I collect today.

 

Christmas 1985 He Man Roboto with DAD

            I think one of the best things about being a collector is you get to hear everyone’s childhood memories like mine. I wanted to post this to hear your stories, of your childhood memories of getting that first toy or searching everywhere to get it. What were you able to keep from your childhood, and what is now sadly long gone.