Sunday, January 29, 2012

4 New Dc Super Heroes Flash Book Reviews!

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4 New Dc Super Heroes Flash Book Reviews!


About Killer Kaleidoscope: A gigantic kaleidoscope in the CENTRAL CITY Museum turns into a fearful weapon at the hands of the colorful RAINBOW RAIDER. He uses the device to hypnotize the entire city, which is just his first step to controlling the whole world. The FLASHs super-speed is tested to the utmost. He must try racing at the speed of light to outrun the kaleidoscopes bewildering force. If he doesnt succeed, CENTRAL CITY could collapse into a newly created Black Hole!


About Ice and Flame: Super-villains HEATWAVE and CAPTAIN COLD dont like the FLASH, but they dont like each other either! They face off in a climate-changing smackdown that could spell disaster for Earths ecosystems. The FLASH tries to take the foes one-on one, but ends up encased in arctic ice. Unable to move, FLASH watches as HEATWAVE turns up the threat level by melting the frozen seabed . . . a sea full of explosive methane gas!


About Clock King's Time Bomb: On December 31, New Zealanders are about to ring in the New Year. But when the clock strikes midnight . . . it stops! Technology starts to malfunction throughout the entire time zone. Cell phones and computers shut down. Planes, trains, and automobiles run wild. Then the CLOCK KING appears, spouting his evil plan. When the clock strikes midnight across all time zones, the world will be doomed! Luckily, the FLASH is on the case. He sprints from continent to continent, stopping crimes and helping wherever he can. But the FLASH must find the location of the Time Bomb before the whole planet falls under the hand of the CLOCK KING.


About Captain Boomerang's Comeback!: After a series of random robberies, the FLASH's head is whirling at super-speed. He wants to take down this out-of-sight outlaw, but the confusing clues aren't adding up. For one man, however, each piece is part of a colossal comeback. The super-villain CAPTAIN BOOMERANG is out to seek revenge against the SCARLET SPEEDSTER! But the super hero knows what goes around comes around, and hes not about to let this crazy crook spin out of control.

Our Take: These four Flash books are some of the latest in the Stone Arch Books DC Super Heroes series.  The books feature great animated style artwork joined with fun writing and great stories.  These books are all fantastic and fun..great for fans of all ages from kids to adults.  This is a fun way to get your kids into reading and into Dc Comics!

How to Buy: Killer Kaleidoscope, Ice and Flame, Clock King's Time Bomb and Captain Boomerang's Comeack!

4 New Green Lantern Book Reviews!

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4 New Green Lantern Book Reviews!


About the Escape From the Orange Lanterns Book: Warriors of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS are missing all over the universe! The search for his partners leads HAL JORDAN to the jungles of Okaara, a deadly planet of danger and deception.HAL finds his friends, imprisoned and robbed of their rings. He also finds the gross, greedy LARFLEEZE, a cruel ORANGE LANTERN who creates an army of phantom fighters. Can HAL defeat an orange version of himself . . . when he is deprived of his own power ring?


 About Red Lanterns' Revenge: HAL JORDAN, guardian of intergalactic Sector 2814, travels to Mars with two of his GREEN LANTERN CORPS teammates to investigate a mysterious crater on the Red Planet. Clues lead them to the distant planet Ysmault, but its a trap! HALs companions are captured by ATROCITUS, leader of the rebellious RED LANTERNS. But if HAL gives in to his anger, the mad Atrocitus will grow in strength, take over Earths solar system, and become even more powerful than HAL!


About Prisoner of the Ring: On a distant planet, GREEN LANTERN battles an attack of formerly peaceful robots. He learns too late that the mechanical marauders are infected by an ultra-evil, ultra-advanced nano virus hungry for power. The wizard quickly invades the nearest form of high tech energy: GREEN LANTERNs ring. HAL JORDAN must shrink to microscopic size and enter the ring itself, or else his unlimited power will turn against the very galaxies he has sworn to protect!

About Fear the Shark: Something fishy is at work in COAST CITY. A new super-villain rises from the peaceful waters . . . the SHARK, who uses telepathy and oceanic powers to feed off the citizens frenzy and fright. Luckily, citizen HAL JORDAN is secretly hero GREEN LANTERN. His power ring should be able to liquidate the SHARKs watery weapons. But when the slippery predator sends a monstrous tsunami toward the city, can the Emerald Crusader stop the mounting wave of fear?

Our Take: This set of four books continues the DC Super Heroes series from Stone Arch books.  These great books feature some fun stories with a nice variety of villains and characters from the Green Lantern Universe.  Any fan, young or old, would love these!  Plus, these are a nice way to get your kids into comics!

How to Buy: Escape From the Orange Lanterns, Red Lanterns' Revenge, Prisoner of the Ring and Fear The Shark

DC Super-Pets Hopping Hero Book Review

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DC Super-Pets Hopping Hero Book Review

About the Book: SOBEK the evil crocodile is on the loose! Luckily, HOPPY is close by. With the powers of six species, this heroic hare will wipe the smile from SOBEKs face and bounce the reptile raider back to the bayou.

Our Take: Our Take: Stone Arch books has been producing these great new Dc Comics themed Dc Super-Pets books!  In the tradition started by the Krypto cartoon years ago, this follows the expolits of everyone from Krypto to Ace the Bathound and beyond.  Its an entire world of animal heroes and villains in the DC Universe!   This book takes you into the pet of a little lesser known Dc Hero...Captain Marvel!  This super rabbit has to battle the croc pet of Black Adam and there are sure to be sparks!  This one is a fun read with great artwork.

How to Buy: Amazon.com

DC Super-Pets Attack of the Invisible Cats Book Review

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DC Super-Pets Attack of the Invisible Cats Book Review

About the Book: The PHANTY-CATS have escaped from the PHANTOM ZONE and finding them wont be easy. These feline felons are invisible! The SPACE CANINE PATROL AGENTS must rely on their snouts instead of their sight to catch these criminal kitties once and for all.

Our Take: Stone Arch books has been producing these great new Dc Comics themed Dc Super-Pets books!  In the tradition started by the Krypto cartoon years ago, this follows the expolits of everyone from Krypto to Ace the Bathound and beyond.  Its an entire world of animal heroes and villains in the DC Universe!   This book pits Krypto and his friends against the evil cats of those Phantom Zone baddies General Zod and crew!  More artwork from Art Baltazar makes this one sweet and fun!  This is a great way to get your kids into comics!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

DC Super-Pets Backward Bowwow Book Review

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DC Super-Pets Backward Bowwow Book Review

About the Book: When BIZARRO KRYPTO crash lands on Earth, he cant believe his eyes. Humans own dogs as pets! On his planet, everything is the exact opposite. Canines rule the world! Before returning home, he promises to make things right . . . or maybe wrong.

Our Take: Stone Arch books has been producing these great new Dc Comics themed Dc Super-Pets books!  In the tradition started by the Krypto cartoon years ago, this follows the expolits of everyone from Krypto to Ace the Bathound and beyond.  Its an entire world of animal heroes and villains in the DC Universe!  This one poses Krypto the Superdog against the bizarro version of himself (comic nerds know what that means!).  This one is well written and the art from newcomer, but already comic book fan favorite Art Baltazar is a treat!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Dc Super-Pets Battle Bugs of Outer Space Book Review

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Dc Super-Pets Battle Bugs of Outer Space Book Review

About the Book: The evil SINESTRO CORPS INSECTS have invaded a baseball game on Earth. Thankfully, the GREEN LANTERN BUG CORPS are out to stop them! If they dont, Americas pastime might become the worlds worst pest crime.

Our Take: Stone Arch books has been producing these great new Dc Comics themed Dc Super-Pets books!  In the tradition started by the Krypto cartoon years ago, this follows the expolits of everyone from Krypto to Ace the Bathound and beyond.  Its an entire world of animal heroes and villains in the DC Universe!   This fun book has Green Lantern Corp bugs vs the Sinestro Corp bugs!   There are some cool files pages in the beginning that familiarize kids with the characters.  The story is great and the artwork is cool!  This one is a total win!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Bone: Quest for the Spark #2 Book Review

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Bone: Quest for the Spark #2 Book Review

About the Book: The quest continues!

The Nacht, the evil dragon that threatens to destroy both the Dreaming and the Waking World, is growing stronger, and twelve-year-old Tom Elm is the champion the Dreaming has chosen to defeat it. Along with Roderick the raccoon, Percival Bone and his nephew and niece, Randolf, Lorimar, and the two stupid Rat Creatures, Tom must race to find the missing pieces of the Spark. This leg of the journey introduces him to a trio of scheming bears and takes him into the depths of a dangerous beehive. And, on top of everything else, a traitor might be among them. . . .


Our Take: Bone was one of the coolest indie comics back int he day.  These digest editions for kids are a huge hit and my kids are already crazy about them.  Not only do they help me get them into comics, but it just plain interests them in reading.  Score!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

LEGO Ninjago Reader #1: Way of the Ninja Book Review

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LEGO Ninjago Reader #1: Way of the Ninja Book Review

About the Book:  Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world!  The legend of Spinjitzu begins. . . .

The son of a blacksmith, Kai’s only dream is to master his father’s craft. Until the day an army of skeleton warriors raids his villages and kidnaps his sister, Nya.

Kai’s only hope of rescuing his sister lies with Sensei Wu, a mysterious old man with a mission. Sensei Wu promises to teach Kai Spinjitzu. Will it be enough to save Nya?

Our Take: My son is crazy for Ninjago. I mean CRAZY.  Its the thing right now.  The Lego toys are huge and the Cartoon Network show was very popular!  This book is based on that show with text and screen shots and is sure to please any Ninjago fan!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Vintage Compacts & Beauty Accessories Book Review

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Vintage Compacts & Beauty Accessories Book Review

About the Book: A unique and exciting array of vintage compacts, vanity purses, and cosmetics is displayed in this new book featuring over 500 photographs. Figurals, novelties, whimsicals, vanity purses, enameled, jeweled, patters, plis, necessaires, makeup kits, beauty boxes, and compact jewelry constructed of such materials as metal, Bakelite, Lucite, and celluloid are among the outstanding examples explored. This in-depth historical account of these fascinating collectibles includes the artistic contributions of manufacturers and designers featuring Salvador Dali and Max Factor. It explores European influences, and features early advertisements and unusual promotional techniques, including the evolution of cosmetics through celebrity endorsements and trends. Current values are conveniently included in the captions.

Our Take: We enjoy a focus on collecting books here at the Legion.  Our favorite of such books to feature are by the fine folks at Schiffer.  This one is a hardcover book that focuses on collecting vintage compacts and other beauty accessories.  My lovely wife happens to collect these, so I have some insight into whats out there.  This book focuses mostly in early 20th century pieces, as that was a heyday for these items.  The 1920s and 1930s are an especially great time.  This book gives ton of great info and full color pictures of everything from compacts to lipsticks and powders.  This is a great reference guide to have on what types of items are out there.  Its quite educational and a great read.

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Celluloid: Collectibles from the Dawn of Plastics Book Review

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Celluloid: Collectibles from the Dawn of Plastics Book Review

About the Book: A sweeping survey of the early world of plastics is presented here in text and over 500 color photographs of celluloid toys, ornaments, jewelry, greeting cards, dolls, and much more. Advertisements from early twentieth century catalog pages futher chronicle the artifacts made with this enchanting early plastic. Celluloid objects of many forms and functions are included, ranging from holiday items and novelties to children's play things and utilitarian objects--all of which would have been found scattered throughout homes during the early decades of the twentieth century. Additionally, a concise but colorful history of the development of celluloid is provided (including startling accounts of exploding billiard balls and curling dentures). Values are found in the captions of the objects illustrated. A bibliography is provided as well. This book is a fascinating look back at the celluloid products of yesteryear.

Our Take: We enjoy all aspects of collecting here at the Legion and one of the companies we love to feature here is Schiffer books!  They make, without a doubt, the coolest books on collecting.  This one focuses on the ultra-collectible market from early plastics...Celluloid.  This comprehensive hardcover book is chock full of fantastic examples of everything from children's toys to picture frames and Xmas memorabilia...all made from Celluloid!  The guide is very informative and has tons of information about hte plastic, along with a great reference guide to what is out there!  This one is fantastic for anyone looking to get into collecting, or even the seasoned collector..everyone has something to learn from this one!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Halloween Favorites In Plastic Book Review

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Halloween Favorites In Plastic Book Review

About the Book: Halloween plastics are one of the fastest growing areas for collectors. Items from the 1940s and the 1950s are quickly gaining value, now matching the prices brought in by papier-mch, metal, celluloid, and bisque items. This book gives an overall historic perspective of the Halloween collectibles field, 372 color pictures from many collections, has a price guide, and shows you how to judge plastics quality and tell old from new. Plastics collectors have needed a guide like this since many Halloween collectibles made in Hong Kong and China tend to be confusing.

Our Take: We love to feature various collector books here on the Legion, because we ourselves are psycho collectors of everything from toys to antiques.  This book focuses on collecting the various plastic Halloween memorabilia that came out early to mid last century.  My wife and I actually collect this, but honestly our collection is limited to only about a dozen pieces, because they're rather expensive when we do come across them.  This book not only helped us to learn a lot of the history that we didn't know around what was made when and why, but helped us to identify a TON more pieces that are out there that we didn't even know existed!  Its a doubled-edged sword in that way, I suppose, but now I'm just more determined than ever to track 'em all down!  The book is very well layed out with hundreds of full color images and great info.  We highly recommend this one.

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Monday, January 2, 2012

Power Rangers Samurai: Rangers Unite Book Review

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Power Rangers Samurai: Rangers Unite Book Review

About the Book: Get the essential Power Rangers Samurai backstory in this reader!

This reader, illustrated with images from the TV show, focuses on the Rangers as they continue to hone their powers and transition into their lives as Samurai Rangers. But evil master Xandred has discovered that by flooding the Netherworld’s river with the tears of humans, he may be able to rise back into our world. Can the Rangers work together to create a Samurai Megazord and battle Xandred's henchmen before it's too late? This story is based on an exciting one hour TV special.

This reader, illustrated with images from the TV show, tells the story of how the Red Ranger unites a new team of Samurai Rangers (Jayden, Kevin, Mike, Emily, and Mia) who are destined to save the world from evil. This action-packed story is based on a one hour TV movie special.

Our Take: This great storybook tells young Power Rangers fans the tale of how the new Ranger Samurai team was formed!  It has words mixed with screen shots from the actual TV show.  This one is a great read for any Power Ranger fan!

How to Buy: Amazon.com

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: 3D Storybook Review

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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: 3D Storybook Review

About the Book: The official storybook companion to the new 3D release!

The whole story of Episode I of the Star Wars trilogy: in eye-popping 3D! Timed to coincide with the rerelease of The Phantom Menace, this storybook is the only way to get the story in 3D once fans leave the theater!

Our Take: The first of six Star Wars films to be released in 3D is happening in early 2012!  To commemorate this amazing event Scholastic has released a cool Episode I in 3D storybook!  This one is great fun for kids and a great collectible for adults to commemorate this event!

How to Buy: Amazon.com
 

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