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Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
The Statue of Liberty Is for Sale: Amazon Is Selling Its 1685-Pieces LEGO Set at a Record Low Price
LEGO does not only tell stories of well-known franchises such as Star Wars or Harry Potter, even though those licenses certainly helped propel LEGO in the minds of consumers globally. LEGO strives to bring global culture and history to life with its Architecture series featuring many wonderful landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Westminster Bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Currently, the LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty (21042) is available on Amazon at a record low price of $94, which is 22% off the original listing price of $119. Over 1,000 units have sold in the last month and it is an Amazon's Choice item, so it is a steal for all builders and avid collectors of LEGO. See at Amazon Beautiful Statue What is incredible about the Statue of Liberty model is how much detail LEGO included in this set and how many builders were blown away. Lady Liberty's flowing robe is beautifully depicted, the pedestal with the shield is incredibly detailed with brick details and columns, broken shackles represent freedom, a 7-ray crown is iconic and the tablet and upraised arm with the golden torch is equally representation of freedom. The colors (sand green and beige) are very humanlike and give the model a liveliness while building it. With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 6,200 reviews—nearly 6,000 of which are five-star ratings—this set is a favorite for dedicated collectors. With more than 1,600 pieces, standing 44 cm tall, this statue certainly captures your focus and can be a great statement piece anywhere at home or in the office. Based on reviews, the alternative designs and materials of this set are top quality at it's current promotional price, that makes it a great dal for a LEGO fans. See at Amazon
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Missing Link Optimus Prime Toy Review: Right In The Feels
This toy is so much better than the original you remember. What if a classic toy were to be remade with modern articulation and detailing? That's where the new Missing Link toys for Transformers come in, and they are amazing. The first of these was the classic Optimus Prime, with the iconic trailer, quickly followed by an anime-accurate version (minus the trailer). The version here is the initial 'C-01' release with the trailer, and an awful lot else. To back up a bit, most kids during the mid-80s would have likely had this version of Optimus Prime at one point. However, the original release had almost no real articulation to speak of. It just stood rigid and couldn't be posed at all. Furthermore, the hands were separate parts that had to be attached. Don't get me wrong, it was still a great toy, but this Missing Link version is really quite something else. The articulation is really quite impressive for a re-imagined classic toy like this. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Firstly, the articulation is way more involved now. You have more movement in its knees, hips, and feet, so you can actually pose the toy properly now. The arms are also more involved, as you can swivel them at the shoulder and elbow. The hands are now folded into the gap behind the radiator grate and can also be opened and closed. The other big addition is that this release also includes a very shiny Matrix of Leadership. This, too, can be removed and held in the new articulated hands. In the original toy, you can spaces for the small Diaclone figures, but these figures were removed when they came Westward as Transformers. The nice thing here is that the whole Matrix housing can also be removed to leave those old Diaclone seats as well. So, that's just the main toy; what about the trailer? This is basically identical to the original. You get the little buggy, but it's silver now, and the maintenance pod. The latter can also be removed and features hair-trigger, spring-loaded missiles. The trailer can also be used in its three configurations: open, closed (but with the maintenance pod popping out), and the rather fun vertical maintenance bay setup (shown below). It's pretty versatile, and you also have stabilisers underneath that can be pulled out and retracted as needed. The full maintenance bay setup with the trailer is still fun to do. The main use of the trailer, though, was storing the other smaller Transformers toys, which this Missing Link toy line is pumping out multiple variants already. Over the years, I've owned a lot of Optimus Primes. From multiple Masterpiece iterations to even the new Diaclone version, but this is probably one of my favorites. Even compared to the walking-talking Robosen version. The fact it takes the classic toy and just updates it without changing anything drastic, just to make it a better toy, is something I cannot enthuse about enough. All of this excellence is also pretty affordable, considering the amount of stuff you get, coming in at a decent $119.99. Considering that the original 1984 toy can go for multiple times this amount, and doesn't have any of the new articulation or gimmicks, makes this an absolute bargain. So, if your parents threw all your old toys away and you've fancied replacing your classic Optimus Prime, get this one. It's better than the toy you remember and is nowhere near as expensive compared to the original that's on the collector's market. The Missing Link Optimus Prime is available from the Hasbro Pulse online store for $119.99. Missing Link Optimus Prime Missing Link Optimus Prime Gallery Manufacturer: Takara Tomy, Hasbro Release Date: February 2024 (Japan) Price: $119.99 Disclosure: Hasbro sent me this toy for the purposes of this review. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rare 50p coin of King Charles is selling for more than £75,000 on eBay as collectors scramble to win auction
A rare 50p coin featuring King Charles III is selling for over £75,000 on eBay as eager collectors scramble for the royal memorabilia. The commemorative coin, dating back to 2022, bears the image of the then-new monarch on one side and the Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse. It is being sold for a staggering 150,000 times its face value at £75,086.72. Listed on an online marketplace by a seller in Fareham, Hampshire, the sought-after piece comes with a delivery fee of £8.75 – a modest cost compared to its jaw-dropping price tag. In its listing, the seller hails the coin as a 'must-have' for royal watchers and collectors, writing: 'This 50p coin features Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, as King III. 'Minted in the United Kingdom in 2022, this coin is a must have for any collector of British coins. While the reverse side features the Royal Coat of Arms. 'The coin is part of the decimal coinage series and is a great addition to any collection of British coins.' The seller continues to pitch the coin as a 'perfect gift' for fans of the Royal Family and British history, calling it a 'limited edition' item that would bolster any collection. In its listing, the seller hails the coin as a 'must-have' for royal watchers and collectors, writing: 'This 50p coin features Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, as King III 'It is a perfect gift for anyone who is a fan of the royal family or British history. Get your hands on this limited edition coin today,' the listing says. And it's not the only 50p making waves online – similar coins are listed on eBay for upwards of £50,000, as collectors race to get their hands on rare pieces minted during the early days of King Charles' reign. Experts have urged would-be buyers to proceed with caution, reminding coin enthusiasts that while some coins are indeed rare and valuable, inflated prices online don't always reflect true collector value. It comes after a rare 50p coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Benjamin Bunny was listed on eBay for £100,000 last week. The item, which was listed on the online marketplace by a seller in Leicester, was described as a 'coveted piece' from the Beatrix Potter collection. It dates back to 2017 and is part of the second series of coins commemorating the British author's 150th anniversary. Designed by engraver Emma Noble, the coin features the mischievous fictional bunny, who can be seen wearing the 'Tam O' Shanter' hat borrowed from Mr McGregor's scarecrow. On the reverse is Queen Elizabeth, with Jody Clark the last engraver to create a coinage portrait of the late monarch. It was listed for £100,086.72, and the seller said posting costs will be covered. Make sure the coin is legitimate and not counterfeit. The Royal Mind states around one in every four old £1 coins were thought to be fake. The Royal Mint can confirm whether a coin is real or not and will supply you with a letter to confirm this. If the coin is real, you can either sell it through a coin dealer, at auction or on eBay.
Gizmodo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Five Days After Star Wars Day, the LEGO R2-D2 Crashes Hard to an All-Time Low Price
Amazon celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4th (May the Force be with you…) this year and extended it into an entire week of sales. The store has brought in massive discounts on a vast range of LEGO Star Wars sets and is catering to every kind of builder and collector. Regardless of what your dream build is, whether it be the iconic Millennium Falcon, the ominous Darth Vader Helmet, or the evergreen as ever R2-D2 droid, there's a great deal for you. The LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set is one of most popular right now on Amazon, and it is now discounted to just $79 instead of the usual $99 (20% off). See at Amazon Requirement for Star Wars Fans The LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 kit is a requirement for fans across the globe: It offers a detailed build in celebration of one of the most famous characters in the Star Wars series. In March 2024, coincidentally in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LEGO Star Wars, the set brings to life the beauty and ingenuity of the crafty astromech droid. The 1,050-piece box is packed with detail and potential and offers a rewarding build that is difficult but still within reach for builders 10 and up. When built, R2-D2 stands easily over 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, a big display figure that will have a fine home on a shelf or desk. The model features a 360-degree rotating head, a third leg that can be removed, a periscope that can be removed to attach and an assortment of tools that can be equipped just like in the movies. The model also prompts fans to reenact fond memories or to craft new experiences for their favorite droid. The set also includes a minifigure-scale R2-D2 and, as a bonus on the anniversary, an exclusive minifigure of Darth Malak with lightsaber and anniversary display stand. This bonus addition celebrates 25 years of LEGO Star Wars and adds extra value for collectors. This LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 model for $79 is one of Amazon's best buys during Star Wars Week. With the added excitement of other major sets on sale, this week has truly felt like a second Star Wars Day for fans. If you've ever wanted to build your own R2-D2, now is the time to act (fast). See at Amazon
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GameStop grades 1 millionth card under PSA partnership
It has been less than seven months since GameStop began its partnership with PSA to offer trading card submissions, and the game retailer has already graded 1 million cards. Jordon Fong, a collector from Turlock, California, walked into his local GameStop earlier this year to submit a Pokémon Umbreon card, which turned out to be GameStop's 1 millionth PSA-graded card through the partnership. Fong will receive one year of free grading from PSA. (Credit: GameStop) Fong, who got back into the hobby in 2016, received a year of free PSA grading. Advertisement In a statement provided to cllct, Fong called it 'kind of surreal,' and said he and his brother have 'always collected just for the fun of it … most of the cards I'm grading now are ones I've had for years — just sitting in a box.' GameStop currently offers card submissions in 1,360 of its brick-and-mortar locations and plans to add another 280 in June. Pokémon cards are the most submitted via the partnership. In the fourth quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, collectibles generated $271 million in net sales, up from $171 million the quarter prior, and accounting for 21% of the company's $1.283 billion net sales for the quarter. Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors, which owns PSA, joined the board of GameStop in November. Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectibl culture.
