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Interview with Daniel Benedict, creator of MOTU Classics Castle Grayskullman

At the 2012 San Diego Comic Con, Mattel revealed the winner of their Masters of the Universe Classics Create-A-Character contest. The winner announced was Daniel Benedict for his creation Castle Grayskullman.

For his win, Castle Grayskullman will get a release in the 2012 Masters of the Universe Classics 30th Anniversary Collection toy line. He will receive the same treatment as the other figure, even getting sculpted by the Four Horsemen.

The new figure was on display at the show in the the Mattel display cases. He’s a very interesting design, featuring the look of the famous castle from Masters of the Universe. His face is that of the castle’s, his shield is from the drawbridge, and even his swords are taken right from the designs seen on the flag that stood atop the vintage Castle Grayskull playset. It’s a very creative idea for an action figure, and I immediately felt that this felt like a great figure for a “create-a-character” contest win.

Soon after the event, I was contacted by the winner himself, Daniel Benedict. I took this opportunity to ask him if he’d be willing to do an interview with me, and he obliged.

Read through to find out Daniel’s reaction to winning, and to see his incredibly creative “vintage” toy commercial for Castle Grayskullman!

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SDCC 2012: Mattel DC Universe and Watchmen Figure Display

Here’s a look at what Mattel had on display at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con for their DC Universe Classics, Young Justice, and newly announced Watchmen toy lines!

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SDCC 2012: Hasbro Star Trek Kre-O Sneak Peek

Hasbro had on display at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con a small teaser display of their upcoming Star Trek Kreo sets. The small display case featured the USS Enterprise, as well as Kreon mini figures of Dr. McCoy, Spock, and Captain Kirk.

Click through to check it out!

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SDCC 2012: Mattel Monster High Doll Display

Mattel had an amazing display for the very popular Monster High line of collectible dolls at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con! Check out all of the pieces that were on display at the event!

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SDCC 2012: Lou Scheimer Creating the Filmation Generation Panel

Lou Scheimer made his very last convention appearance at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con! If you grew up with and are a fan of Filmation cartoons, then this is one panel you do not want to miss!

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Major Matt Mason- Mattel’s Man in Space: Do you want a comeback?

I’ve already posted twice about the Major Matt Mason display at Mattel’s booth from this year’s San Diego Comic Con (found HERE and HERE.)

It appears that the story does not end there! Mattel contacted me today (along with a few other sites, I believe) to ask for links to any posts and discussions happening about the Major Matt Mason toy line and display at SDCC.

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SDCC 2012: WEP Voltron Interview with Jeremy Corray

I met up with Jeremy Corray from World Event Productions at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con to discuss Voltron!

Word of warning, we go way off topic many times! What can I say, Jeremy is a cool guy and we just had way too much fun with this interview!

But there is some good Voltron info in here, such as what to expect with the toy line, some info on the possible live action movie, and the future of the Voltron Force cartoon!

Video after the jump!

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SDCC 2012: Bandai America Power Rangers Display

Bandai America had a very small display at San Diego Comic Con 2012, stationed at the Namco booth. The only thing on display were some upcoming Power Ranger items, but they are some pretty fantastic items!

Click through to check out the gallery, including images of the upcoming Super Legends MMPR Red Ranger, the MMPR Morpher role play item, and the amazing Die Cast Metal Collectors Edition MMPR Megazord!

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SDCC 2012: Mattel Voltron Interview with Scott “ToyGuru” Neitlich

Join me as I sit down with Scott “ToyGuru” Neitlich at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con to discuss Voltron! Included is an up-close look at the fully formed Classics Voltron, as well as some information about Voltron Force and the possible future of the line. Are we getting anything else after this subscription? Watch to see what Mattel has to say!

Video after the jump!

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SDCC 2012: Disney Pop! Vinyl Display at the Funko Booth

Here’s a quick look at the amazingly cool exclusive Disney Pop! Vinyl figures on display at the Funko Booth at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con!

Video after the jump!

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