​Yes, the evil combiner Bruticus won't just be making an appearance in the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron videogame; he's also be making an appearance in toy stores, too, as Hasbro is actually producing a figure of his new and improved version. He'll be made up of the five Combaticons, of course, a few of which you can see individually at Seibertron. Meanwhile, I'm going to put out an extra pair of pants, because if this game series and/or toyline ever gets around to doing a truly updated Devastator I'm going to need them.

Sacré mackerel! Topless Roboteer Jay D. alerted to me to this new French trailer for G.I. Joe 2, which is a lot like the first American trailer, but with a small but tasty portion of new scenes. I tell you, even these few new shots made more excited than anything I saw in the new Amazing Spider-Man trailer from this morning. Now, you can attribute that to a major character flaw on my part -- you wouldn't be the first or the last -- but I have to think it's partially because Retaliation is surpassing its original (admittedly awful) predecessor, while Amazing Spidey seems only to be staying the course. Either way, it's sad that a single new angle of Cobra Commander in his mask can make blow my mind with awesomeness while every single shot of the Lizard just makes me shrug my shoulders.

​Yes, there's going to be a Batman Mr. Potato Head, uncreatively named The Dark Knight Spud. One can only hope this means a Heath Ledger Joker Potato Head is on the way, complete with a menacing potato peeler in his hands. I assume a Bane Potato Head will be next, though, since Bane already kind of looks like a potato anyways. (Via Big Bad Toy Store)

​More than 60 years after they first hit the market, Colorforms are still being produced today. That my friends is called staying power. The brand is currently owned by University Games, who in recent years have released Colorforms based on Yo Gabba Gabba! and SpongeBob SquarePants. Even though it is extraordinarily difficult for such a low-tech plaything to compete these days, these toys that "stick like magic" continue to endure. This is due to issues ranging from familiarity and nostalgia to the fact that Colorforms still inspire imagination in an era when most of their competitors do not.

Back in 2008, Topless Robot looked at the 5 Greatest (and 5 Most Ridiculous) Colorforms Playsets. Today's Daily List drops the negative aspect of its predecessor to again focus on the cream of the Colorforms crop. From oddities that reveal the secret kinks of your favorite Hanna-Barbera characters to playtime's final frontier, here are 10 more of the greatest Colorforms playsets.More >>

​If USA Today's look at the first wave of action figures from G.I. Joe: Retaliation didn't quite sate you, more pics have surfaced of the many vehicles, three-packs, and role-play items. They're all pretty groovy, but not quite as groovy as the also revealed G.I. Joe movie SDCC exclusive including Jinx (although does that mean she won't be in the regular line?), a variant Jinx, and most excitingly to be another G.I. Joe/Transformers mash-up, specifically a HISS Tank dolled up in Soundwave Shockwave colors (from left to right, obviously). Like last year's Starcream/Skystriker jet, it doesn't transform, but it's still pretty awesome. (Via ToyNewsI)

​More new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy pics from Playmates? Yes, please. First up is Krang -- you guys were right, he is riding a Terminator. While I miss his ridiculous robot from the '80s cartoon -- it's just so specifically weird -- I have no problem admitting this is slightly more imposing. Besides, maybe old-school Krang will get a TMNT Classics figure. God, I'd have to buy that just on principle.
​In less exciting news, the new April O'Neil looks like... well, this. If her character appearance wasn't designed by a committee, I'll eat one of her action figures. "We need anime eyes! Kids love that Japanimation!" "Jean shorts and legging! So she's slightly feminine, but not so girly as to terrify young boys!" "And an indistinct sports jersey, too! She she's a tomboy, which is like a boy, but a girl! It's the best of all worlds!"

MTV Geek has more pics of a FOOT Soldier (solid), Shredder (looks a lot like the last cartoon to me, especially in physique), and Splinter (looks kind of like a possum, actually). Meanwhile, I figured this was actually the best photo to end with:
​Oh, sweet Super Sewer Playset. You're so magnificent you even make that horrible April O'Neil figure okay!

WARNING: THE VIDEO ABOVE CONTAINS THE MOST GRAPHIC LEGO-ON-LEGO VIOLENCE YOU WILL EVER SEE IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. Also, it is totally awesome. When asked for a comment after seeing the video, Ultimate Captain America vomited in shock and horror, and then he cried. Infinite thanks to Ryan A. for tip.

​IGN uncovered a much bigger, better pic of the SHIELD Helicarrier from the Avengers toyline. It's very cool, but it was undoubtedly a lot cooler before I saw that awesome TMNT Super Sewer playset yesterday. If nothing else, that should demonstrate how unbelievably great the Super Sewer is -- that I'm looking at a massive toy of floating aircraft carrier/battleship from the movie of my favorite comic series and saying, " It's nice, but..."

​Minimates, those 2-inch block figures put out by Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum, turn ten years old in 2012, and it's been a pretty eclectic decade. While they're best known for their line of Marvel minifigures (42 waves and counting) and DC minifigures (a co-production with DC Direct), they've also tackled dozens of other properties over the years, from TV shows like 24 and Battlestar Galactica to film classics like A Fistful of Dollars and Silence of the Lambs, and even video games like Halo and Uncharted. Sadly, they still get compared to Lego and Kubrick figures, but articulation, accessories and sheer character selection put them in a different class altogether. While there are over a thousand Minimates to choose from, these are the essentials -- or as Minimates fans say, "a good start." More >>

Goddamn. Goddamn. My three favorite things about this TV spot:
• Snake Eyes deflecting throwing stars with bullets
• Cobra Commander's new mask
• Almost zero Channing Tatum
And that's to say nothing of how awesome The Rock is for a G.I. Joe movie, or Firefly hanging out behind CC, or Jinx, or anything else. Seriously, I can't believe how fun this movie looks. By the way, if you want a better look at the much improved Cobra Commander (and the much more accurate/less dumb looking Cobra soldier uniforms) USA Today has the first look at the Hasbro figures, including Roadblock and Duke.