Hotwheels, the Final Frontier.

I bet you didn't see this one coming - I sure didn't!

Look for the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie reboot version of the Starship Enterprise on Hotwheels shelves now, for about a dollar.

Hotwheels is releasing the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 in their HW Imagination series (don't be fooled by the green stripe on the card, this is not a Treasure Hunt or chase or rare vehicle. Just a new model for 2013, available wherever Hotwheels are sold and in the same quantities as any new release.)

Okay Hotwheels, while I appreciate what you are doing here (and will buy one when I see it) and dig all the licenced movie vehicles you have been releasing lately, I am more than a little peeved that we're getting a freaking Starship Enterprise before we get Mad Max's Interceptor, which is by the way AN ACTUAL CAR and has...WHEELS that were in fact pretty hot if I remember my film history correctly.

Now do us a solid, Hotwheels, and get us some more movie and TV vehicles with, you know, wheels - starting with Mad Max's Interceptor - before you continue boldly going where no Hotwheels orange track can go anyways.

Pic unabashedly borrowed from eBay, where I do not suggest you go and pay more than a dollar for a dollar Hotwheel. But hey, it's your money.

Toyriffic :: State of the Site

Well folks, 2012 is one for the record books. And you know what that means, right? Yup, we never have to hear about the goddamned Mayans again.

2013 is here in full force, thumbing it's nose at giant stone calendars made by long dead civilizations and it's time to move forward to more important matters, like finally getting affordable flying cars for the masses.

So what can you expect from Toyriffic in 2013? Well, I'm loathe to make promises I can't keep, and sometimes life gets in the way like a fat lady with a big hat in a movie theatre, but I see my blog as a fun hobby and I still enjoy keeping it running after five whole years, so I don't think much will change in the grand scheme.

I'll continue on with Harley Qwednesday, Catwoman Purrrsday and Poisunday Ivy - those three weekly posts keep my blog active even if I don't get any new content up for a while, which I think is important. It also delights me when I get an email or message from someone saying 'I saw this Harley Quinn something-or-other and though of you!' If I have to be associated with something in people's minds, Harley Quinn is a pretty neat thing to be sure.

I'm certainly looking forward to a few specifics in 2013 that I will likely blog about: movies like Man of Steel and The Lone Ranger, books like Stephen King's Doctor Sleep, and many many TV shows, video games, comic books, and of course toys...

I'm sure TMNT have some great toy surprises in store for us this year, Lego is bound to take some of my money, Batman will dominate as always, and there are most assuredly going to be a few surprises and curve-balls old and new along the way. And I still have my birthday and Christmas loot to post, as well as tons of other things from years of collecting!

On a personal note I am a great many things; a father, a brother, a son, a spouse, a friend and an employee in addition to this internet phenom persona you all know and love, so I will continue to do the best in all of those roles that I can possibly do.

Thanks to everyone who reads, comments and sends along tidbits, info and tips. I could do this all without you, but it feels less insane when there's human interaction involved.

PS: in case you missed the original Harley Qwednesday post talking about it, that Harley Quinn 2013 calendar shown above is available as free download HERE!

Harley Qwednesday :: Free Harley Quinn 2013 Calendar!

What is that you say? Harley Quinn once a week just isn't enough? How about Harley Quinn EVERY DAY OF THE FREAKIN' YEAR THEN?!?!

Over at Inanimate Objects the great Casimir has created a free downloadable 2013 calendar featuring three of the best Harley Quinn Cosplayers around: Tara Strand, Laura Magnusson, and DesiRee Preston.

This calendar is all the proof you need that the Mayans were wrong, because even they wouldn't deny you 365 days of Harley Quinn!

Well, what are you waiting for? Head on over to Inanimate Objects and download your 2013 Harley Quinn Calendar for free!