Action Figure Archaeology: Crisis On Infinite Commander Rikers (and a look at the short-lived Galoob Star Trek: The Next Generation toy line)

This auction is long over by now, meaning some lucky s0-and-so had five Commander Rikers shipped to their home. Wanting to own a little plastic totem of the handsomest space-dad in the galaxy is not questionable in and of itself...but buying Riker quintuplets is. What could someone do so many Rikers? Even if you're a … Continue reading Action Figure Archaeology: Crisis On Infinite Commander Rikers (and a look at the short-lived Galoob Star Trek: The Next Generation toy line)

Bargain Bin Bounty: The West Coast Avengers # 18 (1987)

Welcome back for the second installment of Bargain Bin Bounty, Wagoners! Like I said in the first BBB post, there's nothing quite like rummaging through dusty longboxes to find a great old comic that can be had for pocket change (literally). I found this issue a while back in what may be my favorite comic … Continue reading Bargain Bin Bounty: The West Coast Avengers # 18 (1987)

Star Trek: Discovery Klingons (and Part I of a History of Klingon Foreheads…or lack thereof)

Star Trek: Discovery is coming...sometime soon. The above image is a first look at the new show's Klingons, and as you can see they are quite different from those who have come before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xka6IYCpj4E Changes in Klingon appearance are nothing new; even those with a passing familiarity of Star Trek are aware that the Federation's … Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery Klingons (and Part I of a History of Klingon Foreheads…or lack thereof)