Toys From Occupied Japan, Collecting The Space Race and Toy Cars

After Japan lost World War II to the United States, the U.S. sent troops to occupy Japan as it rebuilt.  In fact, the U.S. still has troops in Japan.

During the height of the occupation Japan went through a huge change, especially when it came to manufacturing.

Japan manufacturers soon caught on that American troops bought merchandise and that a huge consumer market was available in the United States.

With its burgeoning industry and cheap labor Japan began producing cheap consumer goods for the American market.

Among this merchandise were toys of all types from tinplate to electric, plush and more-specifically targeted at American consumers.

In Toys From Occupied Japan, written by Anthony R. Maresella and published by Schiffer Publishing, said toys are examined.

Along with a price guide the book presents page after page of full color photos of toys of every type along with the label names and sizes.

In Collecting The Space Race, by Stuart Schneider, America’s fascination with the space program is examined.

Products such as toys, appliances, model kits, photos, art and just about every conceivable type of merchandise featuring the space race are spotlighted along with lots of informational and historical text and a price guide.

Toy Cars Of Japan and Hong Kong, by Andrew G Ralston, delves in to the fascinating world of diecast and tin collectible toys.

From the family sedan to more exotic cars such as the TV Batmobile the book breaks the collectibles down by year, manufacturer, type of car (such as battery powered and friction) and includes a price guide, a gallery of full color photos and loads of information.

The New Adventures Of Superboy #50

Join DC Comics as it celebrates the 50th issue of The New Adventures Of Superboy that combines a new tale with a classic tale.

I never was a big fan of Superboy.  I did like his adventures when he teamed up with The Legion Of Superheroes though.  Fortunately this issue has the Legion which makes the story enjoyable in a nostalgic sort of way.

A quite recap: The future: a man steals the Dial H For Hero dial.  He uses it to change to a super human to commit crimes.  Chameleon Boy attempts to stop him.  The thief teleports into the past to Smallville where Superboy resides.

The thief frees Lex Luthor from jail. They hatch a plan to take down Superboy and in return Lex Luthor promises to invent a time machine to take the thief back to his own time.

The Legion Of Superheroes follows the thief back in time.  They and Superboy (along with Krypto) battle the thief and defeat both he and Lex Luthor.

Pretty cool huh?

What makes this issue especially special is that the then Legion artist Keith Giffen draws part of the issue while Silver Age Superboy artist Kurt Schafffenbruger draws the majority of the book.

What better way to celebrate the 50th issue of The New Adventures Of Superboy?  Granted it’s not a milestone issue or a ’hot’ comic.  It’s just good old comic book fun and an enjoyable read.  What more can you ask for? 

Philippians 4:4 (KJV) “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”

Toys-Banks, Tinplate Toys and Baby Boomer Toys and Collectibles

I’m a Baby Boomer.  I was born in 1953 and I am what is considered a child of the war years when Americans came home from the war and proceeded to start families.

In Baby Boomers Toys and Collectible Second Edition, by Carol Turpen and published by Schiffer Publishing, the toys and collectibles I remember as a kid are spotlighted.

Model kits, battery toys, spaceships, ray guns, robots, TV tie-ins, games, wind-ups and so much more fill the color photo packed pages along with information and an updated price guide.

Tinplate Toys From Schuco, Bing, And Other Companies, by Jurgen Franzke and published by Schiffer, has been reprinted as a brand new second edition.

Most of the toys were produced in Nuremberg Germany and cover a large selection of toy types from friction toys to diecast.

This book offers a unique look at a toy source often overlooked.

Full color photos along with prices, toy specs and historical information provide the reader with a comprehensive look at tinplate toys produced in Europe.

The Collectors Encyclopedia Toy-Banks Cast Iron, Tin Wind-up, Autos & More With Prices is unlike most collectibles books.

Instead of modern photographs the book is illustrated with period photos and art just as the toys and bank were originally advertised.

Taking images from various catalogs and periodicals the book is a bound time capsule with the original descriptive text and prices listed.

Psalm 118:24 (NIV) “The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”

Classic DC Heroes Batman 2

After his initial introduction Batman remained a creature of the night until he teamed up with The Boy Wonder.  After that his adventures became campier.

The Batman figurine from Dark Horse Deluxe comes in a special metal box with a foam rubber cocoon that holds the figure in place along with its special pin and booklet.

On the front of the box is a full color illustration of Batman as he looked in the 1940-50s.  Around the sides of the box are color portraits of other Golden Age DC Comic Book characters.

Two thousand of the Batman figures were made.  I have #1,119.

The inside of the lid has foam piece that when place over the interior foam cocoon seals the figure and keeps it safe form damage and moisture.

A small booklet about Batman is included, as is a small Batman pin with eh portrait of Batman on its front.

The figure sits inside a form-fitted clear plastic cocoon cradles in a foam cocoon.

The sculpted figure stands on a circular brown base.

It poses in a typical superhero stance with arms bent at the elbows and fists clenched.

Batman’s cape drapes over his left shoulder and his face beams with a large smile.

The sculpt work gives the impression that the figure was recently chipped out of stone with chisel marks clearly seen.

Coloration is slightly muted with areas of black brushed into the various hues to give them a slightly aged look.

Batman wears his classic costume of gray leotards, a yellow utility belt, a large blue cape and cowl along with blue knee boots and long gloves with three pointed ‘bat’ wings.

The figure is kept stationary by four felt discs on the bottom of the base.

Psalms 3:8 - Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Modern Toys, Toy Robots, Battery Toys and Japanese Toys

I have a good friend and neighbor across the street from my house that absolutely loves toys-specifically toy robots, tin toys and battery toys.

It just so happens that Schiffer Publishing has a huge selection of books about said subjects and so I thought since he’s a big toy fan like me it would be cool to write a review.

After writing the review I plan on taking the books over to my neighbor and we can both sit down, peruse through the four books’ pages and basically geek out over all the cool toys.  Sounds like a plan.

First up from Schiffer is Modern Toys From Japan 1940s-1980s written and researched by William C. Gallagher.

This oversize hardbound book is chock full of color photos along with full descriptions of each toy and includes a price guide.

There’s even a historical overview.

Talk about a lot of toys! Everything from aircraft, vehicles, animals, boats, cars, buses, Walt Disney figures, playhouse toys and much, much more are included in this colorful, delightful and just plain fun to look at book.

Next up is Toy Robots From Japan by Alan Bunkum, which also includes a price guide.

It too is a large hardbound book filled with techno fantasies color photos.  

Each robot is given an extensive examination as to its history, manufacture, technology and more.

Talk about a lot of details!  I never knew there was so much to know about toy robots!  From tinplates to high-tech all of the robots are marvels of Japanese ingenuity and know-how.

Japanese Toys Amusing Things From The Past by William Gallagher also has a price guide included.

This book is heavy on toy history and even includes a gallery of toy company logos!

Every conceivable type of toy is included along with full details, prices, manufacture dates and what material each is made of.

This is a serious book for the serious toy collector.  It’s an absolutely invaluable asset to any Japanese toy collector.

Author Brian Moran has written a book called Battery Toys The Modern Automata (Revised Second Edition) that includes a price guide.

This book examines tinplate toys and novelty toys that walk, run, jump, shoot sparks and just about anything else that battery power allows them to do.

Boy, does this bring back memories.  I loved action/battery toys as kid.  Just watching the toys scoot about, move, light up and spark thrilled me to no end.

Once you take a look at this fascinating book you’ll be just like a little kid again with his or her first electric/battery toy.

I can not stress enough just how highly I recommend all of these book.  Schiffer Publishing produces outstanding books about collectibles of all types. 

Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

John Henry “Doc” Holliday

“I’m your Huckleberry.”  Who can forget that memorable phrase uttered by Doc Holliday in the blockbuster movie Tombstone?

Val Kilmer played the heavy drinking, hard living Doc Holliday: Wyatt Earp’s best friend.

The Doc Holliday, 12-inch fully articulated collectible figure was part of Sideshow Collectibles Six Gun Legends series.

The figure (like all Sideshow figures) came in a flip lid box with text details about the figure and historical information on the back of both the box and the inside of the flip lid.

A color photo of an outlaw drawing a gun along with a black and white photo of Doc is on the cover with color photos of the Doc Holliday Sideshow figure on its sides and back.

The figure and accessories are cradled in a form fitting plastic cocoon with an additional plastic strap holding the Doc figure in palace.  A full sheet of clear plastic and a sheet of tissue paper protect all of it.

A circular Doc Holliday base and wire support is included for holding the figure up and for posing.

Also included with the Doc Holliday figure are:

• A Wide-Brimmed Hat (Grey with a black band)
• A Shirt with String Tie (White with a black tie)
• A Vest (Red with gold buttons)
• Trousers (Grey)
• A Gun Belt With Holster (Black with a gold buckle)
• A Colt Peacemaker Pistol (Silver with a wooden handle)
• A Shoulder Holster (Brown with a buckle)
• A Walking Stick (Black with a silver pommel)
• A Double Barreled Shotgun (Silver with a wooden stock)
• A Flask (Silver with a brown leather wraparound)
• A Pocket watch and Chain (Silver)
• A Bloodied Handkerchief (White)
  

Sideshow Collectibles is big on historical accuracy when it comes to their figures and accessories.  It’s especially true with the Doc Holliday figure.  His clothing is period perfect and his weapons are scaled and designed to look exactly like their larger counterparts.  

Clothing moves easily over the figure when posed with no unsightly wrinkles or unrealistic folds or creases.  Buttons and fasteners work and like real clothes the figure’s outfit can be modified to appear open, folded over or tucked in or out.

The handguns slip easily in an out of their holsters and fit snuggly into the figure’s pre-positioned hands with no chance of slippage or wankiness.

Pay particular attention to the firing mechanisms on the weapons, the pommel on the cane, Doc’s watch and chain and the flask.

His hat perches perfectly on his head while his long gray coat with its row of black buttons and twin flap pockets hangs loosely down to his ankles.

Like trousers of that time period the figures pants fit over the figure’s black boots. Even his bloodied spattered handkerchief looks real with its red blood specks.

His shirt collar is short and his black tie is tied to hang loosely just like a period tie.  His red vest is shiny and looks like something a dandy would wear.

The figure’s face has Doc’s characteristic mustache, intense eyes and short-cropped hair.  Its skin is slightly pale echoing Doc’s illness.

It’s an amazing ensemble of figure, weapons and accessories that are historically accurate, highly detailed and professionally packaged and displayed.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

Beyblade Burst QuadDrive

A big shout out and thanks to Hasbro Toys for providing a free Beyblade Burst Quad Drive Promotional Package.

Included in the specially designed flip lid Beyblade box are a Beyblade stocking cap, a Beyblade soft and comfy comforter (perfect for those cold winter days and nights), a Beyblade Playmat with a non-slip backing that keeps it stationary, a Cosmic Vector Battle Set, a Cyclone Fury String Launcher Set and two Tops and Launchers.

Wow!  Beyblade just got a whole lot more exciting with these colorful accessories and Tops!

The Cyclone Fury String Launcher Set includes one right-spin Top and one Right/Left Spin Launcher. Pull the string and watch the Top spin!  It’s fast, it’s furious and it loaded up for some serious Beyblade tournament action.

Pull the string and watch the Top spin and take on all challengers.  Like all the Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Tops this one splits into four separate parts for plenty of game play mayhem.  

All of the single Beyblade Tops have their own small Launcher and feature cool tech details, lots of colorful parts, are easy to reassemble and made of durable plastic that holds up to rough and rowdy game play.

Two standard launch Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Tops include the Cyclone Roktavor R7 and the Destruction Belfrye B7.  Lots of other models are available.  You choose-collect them all!

What better place to battle it out with your Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Tops than in a Battle Set?

The Cosmic Vector Battle Set comes with two colorful Tops and Two Launchers and a sturdy orange plastic base that attaches to a clear wall, quad level oval Arena.  

Battle it out in the confined walls of the Battle Set with the enclosed Destruction Belfrye B7 or Magma Ifritor 17 Tops or others of your own choosing.

It’s smash, bash and crash in an all-out battle for supremacy as your Beyblades split, spin and go in for the kill.

The Battle Set is tough, durable, colorful, easy to set up and ramps up the action as your Beyblade Tops duke it out in the enclosed oval arena!

All of the Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Tops and accessories are packaged in sturdy and colorfully designed boxes that protect each and every piece.

Full color illustrations, photos and exploded diagram views of the Tops and their stats and point accumulation possibilities makes learning how to play a snap.

So what are you waiting for?  Break out the Playmat, assemble the Battle Set and get ready to rumble with your Tops.  Launch, spin and win!

I can’t wait to play Beyblade with my grandson.  Of course I’m sure he’ll win.  He may even have pity on me and let me win occasionally.

Beyblade is manufactured under license from TOMY Company, LTD.

Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

The Golden Age of Television

Every person has their favorite period of TV history.  But, experts agree that The Golden Age of Television occured during the 1940s to the 1960s.

For you non-Baby boomers out here The Golden Age Of Television included many classic series like I Love Lucy, Leave It To Beaver, Gunsmoke, Cheyenne, The Naked City and other period shows of all genres.

You must remember that TV was in its infancy and there was a lot of experimentation going on from product merchandising, length of shows, to what type of shows, etc.

Having been born in 1953 I remember many of the 1950s TV shows when they first aired.  I was there in the 1960s when TV exploded into different genres.  

The sixties, to me, was the most experimental period, in the 1970s TV had pretty much settled on formats and unfortunately began producing far too many mediocre shows that spoon-fed audiences formulaic stories.

Regardless of what period of TV history you enjoy the most, this book is a great vehicle by which you can travel to the dawn of TV and ride along as it changes, mutates, adapts and evolves.

The photos of classic TV shows, actors and actresses during the formative era of TV serve to remind me of how much things have changed, the incredible talent that have passed away and of a more innocent era.

There’s even a section about British TV.

The Golden Age Of Television by Rick Marschall and published by Exeter Books, provides a wonderful stroll down TV’s Memory Lane.

Psalm 46:10 (NIV) “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

How To Draw DC Comics Super Heroes

Walter Foster Publishing has long been associated with ‘how to’ drawing, painting and art books. How To Draw DC Comics Super Heroes offers hands-on instructions on how to go about drawing DC Comics characters and comic books in general.

If you love the Warner Bros. animation Superman, Batman and Justice League cartoons then you’re sure to love this instructional book.

The characters are simplified mirroring the look of the various Warner Bros. cartoons.

A colorful cover features the JLA members The Flash, Firestorm, The Huntress, Green Lantern and Hawkgirl starts things off.  The back is a continued wraparound showing the JLA headquarters and a futuristic city.

Inside shows the tools of the trade including pencils, paper, straight edges, etc.  From there basic shapes are introduced and then on to figures, heads, expressions, hands, foreshortening, and ending up with complete lessons on drawing various DC characters.  Various poses and group shots are demonstrated.

A quick lesson on perspective and finally how to drew various building including the JLA Watchtower wraps it up.

It’s a fun and colorful book jammed with great drawing tips and tricks that kids and adults can follow and do.

Romans 8:28-29 (NIV) “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

Brothers Of Legend

Sooo cute!  Sooo cuddly!  Sooo deadly!  Don’t let their adorable appearance fool you.  

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game’s Brothers Of Legend, from Konami, multiply your fun but they also pack include pretty powerful characters and powers.

Brothers Of Legend introduces Cards from the first 6 Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series into the Yu-Gi-Oh!

Look for Cards from: Yugi, Zane Truesdale, Syrus Truesdale, Sherry Leblanc, Yuma, and many more!
Here is a quick look at what Duelists can expect:

Yugi’s Kuriboh Brothers are finally here!

Kuribabylon and Five Star Twilight allow you to fill your field with Easy-to-Summon Level 5 monsters.

More Cards to power up your Deck, such as a new form of Utopia.

Fleur Cards from Legendary Duelists: Synchro Storm to maximize their potential.

Empower your @Ignister Deck with new Cards that Special Summon Monsters.

There are 60 new Cards in all as well as more than 30 returning Cards, Receive a chance to obtain Forbidden Droplet!

5-Card Packs contain 4 Ultra Rares and 1 Secret Rare. 24 Packs come per Box.

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Barbarians Featuring Ironjaw #1

When Atlas Comics premiered in the early 1970s the former owner of Marvel Comics (Martin Goodman) hoped to rival Marvel Comics impressive sales numbers.

He had foolishly sold the rights to Marvel Comics and regretted it.  What better way to regain his fortune and save face than creating a comic book publisher that would rival Marvel Comics-perhaps even outsell it?

Goodman decided to follow Marvel’s editorial, writing and art style with his books.  Part of the reason was that with any luck Marvel Comics’ readers would mistake Atlas Comics for Marvel Comics.

The plan didn’t work and in less than a year Atlas folded.

Many of Atlas's titles were blatant rip-offs of Marvel properties.

One such title: Ironjaw was basically Conan The Barbarian with a metal lower jaw.

Barbarians Featuring Ironjaw #1 was one of the better Atlas comic book series.  The first issue consisted of two stories.  Writers included Gary Friedrich and Rolf Kauka with art by Bardon and Pablos Marcos.

The first tale follows Ironjaw as he’s captured by a deadly queen, rescues a damsel in distress and fights a giant warrior.

In the second story Decathlon competitor Michael Rush is an unwitting percipient in a scientist’s experiments.  The result, Michael finds himself awakening 2,000 years in the future where civilization has been destroyed.  

He soon finds himself for the fight of his life against a horrible mutant and discovers his dire circumstances.

It’s a pity Atlas Comics did not survive because although the company was a Marvel Comics wannabe I believe after a short time it would have eventually found its own voice.

I’d like to take a moment here to mention something.

As I’ve grown older I’ve learned to appreciate the many blessings God has bestowed on my wife and I.  He’s always provided for us-met our needs and above all guided our lives.

I consider it a wonderful gift that God has allowed me to enjoy collecting comic books and other stuff over the years.  I do not take any of it for granted.  I know that in reality I am only ’borrowing’ the items for nothing is truly mine.  

Life is short and like all things it will end.  But, as a wonderful consequence I know I’ll spend eternity with my savior and be reunited with my loved ones forever.  No pain, no tears, no sin and the unconditional love of God.  

What more could anyone ask for?

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Rick and Morty Season 5

If you thought Rick and Morty was wild before just get a load of Season 5.  Wow! It's definitely not for kids.

Get ready to kick in the most psychedelic, eclectic and just plain crazy multi-verse adventures ever imagined.

Rick and Morty tackle everything from superheroes to martial arts in the most outrageous season ever filmed for the series.

The creators and animators of the show pull out all the stops in a fantastic, mind-blowing montage of episodes the series has ever attempted.

The new Rick and Morty Season 5 Blu-ray/Digital Code Combo Pack from Warner Bros. contains all 22 minute 10 episodes along with tons of bonus features.

Look for the making of Season 5, an examination of each episode, learn how the various concepts were conceived, discover the secrets behind backgrounds, how the show is crafted, coloring, direction and Dan Harmon and the writers jack up the hype for the season.

This is the wildest season yet and it shows in the graphics, stories and mind-blowing effects and concepts.

Get ready for jabs at the multiverse, Independence Day, American Grafitti, Thanksgiving, Evangelion, Samurai and much more.

You never know what to expect from an alcoholic scientific genius and his totally clueless grandson and it all comes wrapped up in metal tin.

John 10:10 (NIV) “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Wolverine Origin

It seems hard to believe that Wolverine as a boy was sickly-that is until his mother was accosted.  Then his bone claws extended and his life was changed forever.

For years very little was known about Wolverine’s past.  Even his name was unknown until well into his tenure in The Uncanny X-Men.

Wolverine’s real name is James Hudson and he inherited his mutant abilities from his father.  His cousin/brother: Sabretooth is also a mutant with catlike claws.

The Dynamic Forces Wolverine Origin bust is a good representation of Wolverine when his claws first emerged as seen in the Origin mini-series.

The box the statue comes in is a direct copy of the artwork used on one of the issues of the mini-series in addition to a photo of the statue.

The figure comes packaged in a Styrofoam box in which the figure fits in the inner cutout sections.  It is also wrapped in a foam sheet. My statue is #14 out of 2,000 from Dynamic Forces.

The figure, with base, stands about eight inches tall.

The circular base looks like a wood carved Victorian stand with laminates, cut reliefs and decorative wolf life human faces on three sides.

The base has four felt pads underneath for stabilization.

Wolverine is seen from the waist up wearing an old-style sleeping garment that is blood stained around the waist.

The garment is gray with two buttons at the chest.  The collar is open and draped back over Wolverine’s shoulders.

The figure holds his arms at each side bent at the elbows. Both fists are clenched and bloody bone claws extends from each hand.

The figure’s muscles are tensed and the tendons are pronounced.

His head is held back exposing the neck muscles and tendons and larynx areas.

James’ head is chin up with his mouth side open revealing his teeth and inner mouth.

His eyes are closed and his black eyebrows raised.  His short black hair is slicked back.

The figure looks as if it is in agony.

Blood is spattered on his cloths and arms.

The sculpt work is amazing, especially on the base and Wolverine’s torso and back.

Clothing folds are nicely done and coloration is tight with good coverage and slight tonal variations

Overall the figure and base are well crafted, nicely executed, superbly sculpted and realistically painted.

A Certificate of Authenticity is included bearing the signature of the sculptor: Martin Canale.

Psalm 103:1 (KJV) “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”

Cry Macho

Actor/director Clint Eastwood reminds me of the Energizer Bunny.  He never runs out of energy and keeps on going.

Eastwood is in his 90s and maintains a strong presence in Hollywood.  He still acts in and directs movies-many of which have become classics.

In Warner Bros. Cry Macho Clint plays a one-time rodeo star and horse breeder who is asked by a former employer to retrieve his son from his alcoholic mother living in Mexico.

Eastwood agrees and retrieves the young boy but with serious consequences and trouble.

On their journey back to the U.S.A. Eastwood and the boy develop a special bond.  He becomes a sort of surrogate father/grandfather to the boy.

Reluctantly at first the boy eventually warms up to him and listens to his guidance.  

Rough around the edges, crusty and often cantankerous Eastwood eventually warms up to the boy and he begins to teach him about what it means to be a man.

As with all of his movies whether he is starring in or directing, or both, Eastwood underplays much of the scenes and delivers big when it comes to the final consequences or resolutions.

Special features on the Blu-ray/Digital Code Combo Pack include the making of the film, a step on the set and more.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

RWBY Volume 8

I have no idea who or what RWBY is.  I received a Blu-ray copy of RWBY Volume 8 from Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC/Warner Bros. and I’m at a loss for words on how to review it.

I watched a few episodes and was impressed by the graphics and computer animation.  The soundtrack kicks and the characters are distinct from one another, brought about by designs, movements and attitudes

It’s a beautifully executed Anime but having not watched the series from the beginning I had a hard time wrapping my mind around the series.

From what I gather its centers around the struggle to save humanity.  A group of individuals with specific skills fight the good fight but as friends turn into enemies the true enemy seems to have the upper hand.

Here's a short description I pulled form the internet:

"RWBY imagines a world filled with horrific monsters bent on death and destruction, and humanity’s only hope lies with powerful Huntsmen and Huntresses. Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long are four such Huntresses-in-training, and their journey takes them far beyond the gates of Beacon Academy as they confront dark forces and work as a team to become the next generation of Remnant’s protectors.

In RWBY volume eight, our heroes’ worst fears have finally been realized: Salem is here, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the divided Kingdom of Atlas. Fear has turned the friends into enemies, and doubt threatens to splinter Humanity’s remaining allies. With both Salem and Ironwood stacking the odds against them, and the fate of Remnant at stake, it’s up to Team RWBY to make their play before it’s too late."   

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Special features delve more into the series and a set of RWBY Justice League Art Cards is also included.

Anime lovers are sure to enjoy the series.  As for me I need to go back and binge watch the earlier episodes so I can familiarize myself with the storyline.

As for now, I can recommend the Blu-ray simply on face value.  It’s nicely animated, moves along quickly and contains its fair share of surprises.

Job 19:25 (NKJV) “For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth;”