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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Disney Star Wars Potato Head Figures
Three video reviews for the latest Walt Disney Exclusive Star Wars Potato Head figures. Information on how to order these from Walt Disney World is also available on this website. I broke them up into three separate videos to keep the lengths manageable.
How To Order Walt Disney Star Wars Potato Head Figures
To order from Walt Disney World Merchandise all you really need is to call and describe the item(s) you wish to purchase. I have collected the information needed to order Series 3 of the Disney Star Wars figures. Give them the SKU for each figure you wish to order. The shipping totals are what was quoted to me, but please confirm as rates could vary.
Call 407-363-6200
| SKU | Description | Cost |
| 400228781253 | Mashter Yoda | $12.95 |
| 400228781246 | Chipbacca | $12.95 |
| 400228781260 | C3-PotatO | $12.95 |
Shipping
Regular ground shipping and handling within the continental United States is according to the following schedule. Delivery dates refer to merchandise that is in stock:
Ground Shipping: 10-15 Business Days (approximate)
Express Air: 5 Business Days (approximate)
Economy Air: 7 Business Days (approximate)
| Merchandise Value | Ground | Economy Air | Express Air |
| Up to $50.00 | $9.95 | $24.95 | $34.95 |
| $50.01 - $75.00 | $14.95 | $29.95 | $39.95 |
| $75.01 - $100.00 | $19.95 | $34.95 | $44.95 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $24.95 | $39.95 | $49.95 |
| $150.01 - $250.00 | $29.95 | $49.95 | $59.95 |
| $250.01 - $500.00 | $34.95 | $54.95 | $74.95 |
| $500.01 - $1000 | $39.95 | $69.95 | $89.95 |
Delivery to Alaska and Hawaii are via Air, at a slightly higher rate.
Shipping outside the continental United States is via International service and takes approximately 10-15 business days. Any duties or taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
| Merchandise Value | Shipping Rate |
| $0.01 to $20.00 | $10.00 |
| $20.01 to $30.00 | $25.00 |
| $30.01 to $40.00 | $40.00 |
| $40.01 to $60.00 | $50.00 |
| $60.01 to $100.00 | $75.00 |
| $100.01 to $250.00 | $100 |
| $250.01 to $500.00 | $125.00 |
| $500.01 to $1000.00 | $150.00 |
Add $10.00 For Each Additional $100.00 over $1000
There are no discounts available on mail order merchandise. If you would like to place an order you may do so by calling 407-363-6200
Return Policy: As of June 22, 2008, all merchandise returned for exchange, credit or refund must be returned within 90 days from the date of purchase. Receipts are required. Credits or refunds will be applied according to the original payment method. If you have received a replacement, the 90 day period is from the original date of purchase and not the replacement date.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Walt Disney Treasures Premium Unboxing
This DVD set is currently available at the Disney Store online. However you must be a member of D23 to purchase this set. You can join when you place your order for the set. The Disney Store changes up links quite a bit, so I don't want to post a link directly to the item.
If you are at the front page of the Disney store search for 'D23 Walt Disney Treasures'. That should take you to the page where you can order this. It will let you know if you need to join D23 or not.
To join D23, it cost about $75.
This DVD set is about $500. Yes it is expensive, but if you do not own many of the individual treasures, it is far less than buying them off the collectors market.
If you decide to order, I would encourage waiting until free shipping or reduced shipping is offered. They charge a premium to ship this set.
Also, you get 2500 Disney Movie Reward points with this purchase.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Disney Star Wars Figure Series 3
A video of the latest Disney Star Wars figures. If you are interested in ordering these from DisneyWorld, I have information here.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
How To Order Disney Star Wars Series 3 Figures
To order from Walt Disney World Merchandise all you really need is to call and describe the item(s) you wish to purchase. I have collected the information needed to order Series 3 of the Disney Star Wars figures. Give them the SKU for each figure you wish to order. The shipping totals are what was quoted to me, but please confirm as rates could vary.
Call 407-363-6200
| SKU | Description | Cost |
| 127-12714 | Mickey Mouse as Luke X-Wing Pilot | $9.95 |
| 127-12715 | Minnie Mouse as Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) | $9.95 |
| 127-12716 | Donald Duck as Stormtrooper | $9.95 |
| 127-12717 | Goofy as Chewbacca | $9.95 |
| 127-12718 | Chip & Dale as Ewoks | $9.95 |
Shipping
Regular ground shipping and handling within the continental United States is according to the following schedule. Delivery dates refer to merchandise that is in stock:
Ground Shipping: 10-15 Business Days (approximate)
Express Air: 5 Business Days (approximate)
Economy Air: 7 Business Days (approximate)
| Merchandise Value | Ground | Economy Air | Express Air |
| Up to $50.00 | $9.95 | $24.95 | $34.95 |
| $50.01 - $75.00 | $14.95 | $29.95 | $39.95 |
| $75.01 - $100.00 | $19.95 | $34.95 | $44.95 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $24.95 | $39.95 | $49.95 |
| $150.01 - $250.00 | $29.95 | $49.95 | $59.95 |
| $250.01 - $500.00 | $34.95 | $54.95 | $74.95 |
| $500.01 - $1000 | $39.95 | $69.95 | $89.95 |
Delivery to Alaska and Hawaii are via Air, at a slightly higher rate.
Shipping outside the continental United States is via International service and takes approximately 10-15 business days. Any duties or taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
| Merchandise Value | Shipping Rate |
| $0.01 to $20.00 | $10.00 |
| $20.01 to $30.00 | $25.00 |
| $30.01 to $40.00 | $40.00 |
| $40.01 to $60.00 | $50.00 |
| $60.01 to $100.00 | $75.00 |
| $100.01 to $250.00 | $100 |
| $250.01 to $500.00 | $125.00 |
| $500.01 to $1000.00 | $150.00 |
Add $10.00 For Each Additional $100.00 over $1000
There are no discounts available on mail order merchandise. If you would like to place an order you may do so by calling 407-363-6200
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Yoda At The Park Video Overview
A video overview of the Yoda In The Park Bobblehead from Walt Disney World
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Movie Cobra Commander Video Overview
This is a video overview of the 12 inch GI Joe Cobra Commander from the movie line, "GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra"
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
A Punch Out! Update
In my frustration with Piston Hondo, I decided to try something totally different when I played Punch Out! last night. I had been using the Wii Balance Board to dodge left, right and duck. I decided to abandon this last night and just use the nunchuck's thumb control.
My decision was rewarded! I got through Piston, Bear Hugger, and Don Flamenco!
I am now on Aran Ryan. He is tough one, and many have issues with him. You have to be precise in your timing in order to get in multiple punches, but this goal will be much easier to reach now that the Balance Board sits unused.
My decision was rewarded! I got through Piston, Bear Hugger, and Don Flamenco!
I am now on Aran Ryan. He is tough one, and many have issues with him. You have to be precise in your timing in order to get in multiple punches, but this goal will be much easier to reach now that the Balance Board sits unused.
Monday, May 25, 2009
PunchOut Returns!
On release day, I got Punch Out! for the Wii. I never pick up a game when it is new. My theory is any game I find for $10 is as more fun for the money than one I pay full retail, which is usually $40-$60. There are two reasons I did this, the first being that many Wii games do not drop in price. Mario Galaxy is still around $35. The main reason is this game has a long history with me. First, let me say that I am not a very good player. I am still stuck on the newly renamed Piston Hondo. However I do enjoy this game.
I first saw Punch Out! back when it was an actual arcade game. You could hear it from anywhere inside the arcade. "Body Blow, Jab, Jab", it would call out and many would come to watch. The first time I saw this, the guy playing was really good, and he got very far. I decided to try after waiting my turn and I was quickly knocked out by Glass Joe.
A few years past, and I had the NES. I found out there was a "Punch Out! featuring Mike Tyson". I must have went to every store in town looking for this title to no avail. I called Nintendo and asked if the game was still in production. They were very helpful, and told me there was one in my state, Texas, but they did not realize it was in a town 800 miles away.
No problem, as I knew some people living there, and the Nintendo representative gave me the number of the store, which was a K-mart.
It is amazing the level of customer service, I received back in what must have been 1989. I dare say that I would not get any service like that today.
Also remember that in 1989 long distance cost and cost big. I called the K-mart and quickly explained I was calling long distance and Nintendo said they had Punch Out. I was transferred to the electronics department where I reiterated the story. The lady there pulled the game for 48 hours so I could have someone pick it up.
Now I called my friends, again long distance, and they agreed to go pick it up the next day, and they would bring it to me on their next trip to town. It took about several months before I got this Punch Out, and shortly afterward licensing changed and it was no longer Mike Tyson, but Mr Dream who was featured in the game.
I was glad to have the Tyson version. This is the only game I ever beat on the NES. I studied whatever stragedy guides I could find in the time before the internet existed and such things were not just a google search away.
Years went by, and I abandoned my NES. I only recently found out there was a Super Punch Out! video game in the arcade and for the Super NES, which I never owned.
One day on Amazon, I saw a recommendation for Punch Out! for the Wii. I own a Wii so there was no need to find what was a one time the must difficult system to find. I quickly pre-ordered the game, and impaitently waited until the release date in May.
I could hardly contain myself when it arrived. I was giddy with delight. I quickly took of the celophane wrapper and ran to play. I setup the Wii balance board, and played it with the motion controllers instead of the keypad, which is an option.
I got through Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, but the Disco Kid wore me out. It was a few days later when I tired King Hippo and after about 20 tries, I eventually won. Now I am stuck on Piston Hondo.
I find that the motion controllers and balance board slow me down a bit as I try to throw punches, but I am having so much fun with this game I don't mind.
If you are a fan of Punch Out! I would definitely suggest getting this game. I am thinking of hitting ebay and finding an old SNES and Super Punch Out just so I can say I played it.
I first saw Punch Out! back when it was an actual arcade game. You could hear it from anywhere inside the arcade. "Body Blow, Jab, Jab", it would call out and many would come to watch. The first time I saw this, the guy playing was really good, and he got very far. I decided to try after waiting my turn and I was quickly knocked out by Glass Joe.
A few years past, and I had the NES. I found out there was a "Punch Out! featuring Mike Tyson". I must have went to every store in town looking for this title to no avail. I called Nintendo and asked if the game was still in production. They were very helpful, and told me there was one in my state, Texas, but they did not realize it was in a town 800 miles away.
No problem, as I knew some people living there, and the Nintendo representative gave me the number of the store, which was a K-mart.
It is amazing the level of customer service, I received back in what must have been 1989. I dare say that I would not get any service like that today.
Also remember that in 1989 long distance cost and cost big. I called the K-mart and quickly explained I was calling long distance and Nintendo said they had Punch Out. I was transferred to the electronics department where I reiterated the story. The lady there pulled the game for 48 hours so I could have someone pick it up.
Now I called my friends, again long distance, and they agreed to go pick it up the next day, and they would bring it to me on their next trip to town. It took about several months before I got this Punch Out, and shortly afterward licensing changed and it was no longer Mike Tyson, but Mr Dream who was featured in the game.
I was glad to have the Tyson version. This is the only game I ever beat on the NES. I studied whatever stragedy guides I could find in the time before the internet existed and such things were not just a google search away.
Years went by, and I abandoned my NES. I only recently found out there was a Super Punch Out! video game in the arcade and for the Super NES, which I never owned.
One day on Amazon, I saw a recommendation for Punch Out! for the Wii. I own a Wii so there was no need to find what was a one time the must difficult system to find. I quickly pre-ordered the game, and impaitently waited until the release date in May.
I could hardly contain myself when it arrived. I was giddy with delight. I quickly took of the celophane wrapper and ran to play. I setup the Wii balance board, and played it with the motion controllers instead of the keypad, which is an option.
I got through Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, but the Disco Kid wore me out. It was a few days later when I tired King Hippo and after about 20 tries, I eventually won. Now I am stuck on Piston Hondo.
I find that the motion controllers and balance board slow me down a bit as I try to throw punches, but I am having so much fun with this game I don't mind.
If you are a fan of Punch Out! I would definitely suggest getting this game. I am thinking of hitting ebay and finding an old SNES and Super Punch Out just so I can say I played it.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Benjamin Buttons Analysis
I usually always like Brad Pitt. In "Interview With The Vampire" he nailed down the character of Louis. This character has been borrowed from in almost all modern vampire stories. From Angel, to Twilight, and Forever Knight all are minor variations on the Louis theme. For that matter Spike is Lestat until the last two seasons, but that is a different story.
The movie was slow and honestly quite boring for about the first hour or so. Way too much time was spent on him as an old man/child. Way too much time on the tug boat, and so forth. The effects were awesome, but the movie was totally boring to me until one point.
From the time Cate Blanchett 's character hurts her leg until the end, the movie quite good. Some parts are a little slow, but I enjoyed it when they had 'caught up' with each other aging until the end. Before that, I think quick cuts with narration would have been better.
This part should have been what the time was spent on, instead it was rushed. I like the way he left her because she couldn't raise both of them and she admitted he was right at that one point.This would have tied it more to the daughter, and made the story flow better.
The movie was slow and honestly quite boring for about the first hour or so. Way too much time was spent on him as an old man/child. Way too much time on the tug boat, and so forth. The effects were awesome, but the movie was totally boring to me until one point.
From the time Cate Blanchett 's character hurts her leg until the end, the movie quite good. Some parts are a little slow, but I enjoyed it when they had 'caught up' with each other aging until the end. Before that, I think quick cuts with narration would have been better.
This part should have been what the time was spent on, instead it was rushed. I like the way he left her because she couldn't raise both of them and she admitted he was right at that one point.This would have tied it more to the daughter, and made the story flow better.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
The Texas Chainsaw Mess
I use Netflix to rent my films. Some people prefer Blockbuster, but I am simply too lazy to go to the video store. I understand that Blockbuster now has a mail plan similar to Netfilx, but I see no reason to change. I recently got the film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.
I like both the remake and the original versions of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They are both good, and part of what made them good was keeping Leatherface and family somewhat mysterious. Is Leatherface a monster who rose up from the ground, or just some twisted, demented individual ? We really don't know, but we do know he is to be avoided at all costs.
In this new prequel to the remake, we learn the origin of Leatherface and the Hewitt clan, and are allowed to witness the first murders by this clan. The opening scene was repulsive enough with the birth of Leatherface, and it continued downhill from there.
It is not so much the gore that I object to in this film. If you are watching a movie with the words chainsaw and massacre in the title, and don't realize you may see some grizzly stuff then you have just learned a very important lesson. The gore is more intense than in the last film, and that is normal in a sequel such as this.
The major problem with this movie is the primary focus on the Hewitt family and not the victims. The victims are somewhat developed. We learn a bit about them and what is happening in their lives, but it is just a veneer put on so it will be there. The early character development could have been cut, and nothing would be lost but a few feet of film. Also since we know this is a prequel, and the first movie is the end of the reign of terror, we can pretty much be assured they all die. This just does not set well with me. I want one victim to live and get away.
It is hard to relate to a family of cannibals, and learning the reasons behind their perversity did not improve their character. If you are going to have character background with characters this out of the norm then do it with a small, brief flashback, or just dialogue. The dialogue would have been much more effective if we need to know why Monty has no legs.
We learn a myriad of information on these character, and the films falls to much into the rut of over explanation that I like to call 'so that is why that happened'. Where you watch a scene that is supposed to answer whatever questions you have on a character.
I looked forward to seeing this and dreaded it at the same time. As stated before, I enjoyed the first film. However since I am not a person who likes origin, and I knew this movie was not in theatres very long, I suspected that I would not like it. I couldn't sit and watch this mess in one sitting. It took me seven days. I like to finish all films I start within a couple of days, but I kept finding something better to do than watch this movie. I would suggest all to find something else to do and pass this film.
I like both the remake and the original versions of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They are both good, and part of what made them good was keeping Leatherface and family somewhat mysterious. Is Leatherface a monster who rose up from the ground, or just some twisted, demented individual ? We really don't know, but we do know he is to be avoided at all costs.
In this new prequel to the remake, we learn the origin of Leatherface and the Hewitt clan, and are allowed to witness the first murders by this clan. The opening scene was repulsive enough with the birth of Leatherface, and it continued downhill from there.
It is not so much the gore that I object to in this film. If you are watching a movie with the words chainsaw and massacre in the title, and don't realize you may see some grizzly stuff then you have just learned a very important lesson. The gore is more intense than in the last film, and that is normal in a sequel such as this.
The major problem with this movie is the primary focus on the Hewitt family and not the victims. The victims are somewhat developed. We learn a bit about them and what is happening in their lives, but it is just a veneer put on so it will be there. The early character development could have been cut, and nothing would be lost but a few feet of film. Also since we know this is a prequel, and the first movie is the end of the reign of terror, we can pretty much be assured they all die. This just does not set well with me. I want one victim to live and get away.
It is hard to relate to a family of cannibals, and learning the reasons behind their perversity did not improve their character. If you are going to have character background with characters this out of the norm then do it with a small, brief flashback, or just dialogue. The dialogue would have been much more effective if we need to know why Monty has no legs.
We learn a myriad of information on these character, and the films falls to much into the rut of over explanation that I like to call 'so that is why that happened'. Where you watch a scene that is supposed to answer whatever questions you have on a character.
I looked forward to seeing this and dreaded it at the same time. As stated before, I enjoyed the first film. However since I am not a person who likes origin, and I knew this movie was not in theatres very long, I suspected that I would not like it. I couldn't sit and watch this mess in one sitting. It took me seven days. I like to finish all films I start within a couple of days, but I kept finding something better to do than watch this movie. I would suggest all to find something else to do and pass this film.
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