Hey everybody and welcome to another edition of Thursday Night Highlight! As of this moment in time while I’m writing this it’s actually the afternoon and the reason for this being posted earlier than well… the night time is because tonight is the US premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron! So I may be going out tonight to go and see that, may not, but you always want to plan accordingly and sure there is an option to put this to post later, but I like hitting the button and posting it now and sending out tweets and what have you. So, YES! Thursday Night Highlight comes to you from @Esbjo_Figs over from Instagram, or Eddie’s Toy Box on Youtube whichever you prefer! Age of Ultron hits theaters tonight and it has been the main focus over on my Instagram this past week. I’m running an Avengers themed week up until Saturday and then we’ll get back to all the other stuff next week. That photo up there? It’s a gimmie! It’s the massive exclusive Hulkbuster from the Marvel Collector Corps box. Have you signed up yet? If not you’re missing out because this box is THE BEST BOX IN THE HISTORY OF BOXES. Seriously. Kids would try to hide in it. Cats would want to lay in it. It’s that good. Let’s get on with the rest of the photos (oh and before we do there’s one photo down below that uses the other exclusive in the Collector Corps box. If you haven’t been spoiled yet, first I’m wicked super impressed at how that’s possible, and second probably view this column after you get your box!) Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
“AMERICA…YEAH!”
Captain America started off our Avengers week over on Instagram and what better way to start than with the First Avenger? That’s the mystery mini up there for those of you that may not know. I’ve photoshopped in old glory and some fireworks, because isn’t that what Steve Rodgers is all about? Captain America is growing on me. The first movie not so much. Winter Solider? Knocked it out of the park. Can’t wait to see what role he’ll have in the next movie. So yea there is Captain America standing tall with the flag blowing in the breeze behind him.
“HULK BEEN EXPECTING YOU.”
Savage Hulk (Hot Topic Exclusive) and Hulkbuster (Collector Corps exclusive). This was the very first photo I took with the Hulkbuster but waited all week to post it. Not sure why just always posted something else first. This was taken on my phone (like every photo) with selective-focus activated to focus solely on the Hulk. Hulkbuster is big enough where even if the camera isn’t focused on him he still comes out looking awesome! Seriously though they missed the mark with not making the Hulk 6 inches. Hulk is puny compared to the epic Hulkbuster. Who knows what the future holds, but this picture is one of my favorites of the week. Savage Hulk makes sense going up against Tony Stark and “Veronica”. Now, the next photo is the one I warned you about up top. If you’re still with me… I don’t feel bad if this is spoiled for ya, but the picture is awesome and not one to be missed #Stayhumble.
“When you trying to take over the world, but that one kid wants to ride the teacups again.”
Ultron from the Pop! Marvel line. Ultron mystery mini from the AoU mystery mini series. And introducing grinning Ultron from the Dorbz line and the other Collector Corps exclusive in the mystery box! The inspiration for this photo came while looking at just how happy Ultron looked in Dorbz form. He’s aDORBZable, no? I sat around wondering what could make these little guy so happy besides world destruction and it occurred to me I had two other versions of him laying around that would want to join in on the fun. Add the happiest place on Earth and you have this picture. I love how the mini Ultron has his fist clenched and he’s looking at the Pop Ultron like “Seriously Dad! Let’s get on with it the Avengers aren’t going to destroy themselves!” and the Dorbz is like “Teacups this way guys!”….. I… I have too much time on my hands. You can see a review of the Pop Ultron below!
Well! That’s all the time I have for you this week. As always I hope you enjoyed this column and will continue to come back every Thursday to check it out! Look for me over on Instagram (www.instagram.com/esbjo_figs) or find me over on Youtube (link below in my signature) at Eddie’s Toy Box where we post daily content with the focus being on Funko related products. If you want to see more of these photos, or the other photos in my Avengers themed week visit my Instagram, or find me on the Funko Trading Group by Popvinyls.com over on Facebook! Make sure you’re not the only person in the world to not see this movie! Let me know what you thought of it! As always be kind to one another, have a great day, and Free the Pops!
Matt Norris