It's been a long while since I've posted a Geek Box Showdown - and I wanted to get back into the swing of things by highlighting the boxes I've received, so far, in February 2017.
Just a note before starting - Since geek boxes are including more and more exclusive items, it's becoming harder to get a real value, so I figured I'd give a fair estimate of those items. Also, if the review has a value range - I took the high-end of the range.
Nerd Block Classic - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $19.99 plus shipping (Shipping is $8.75 to Canada, $9.95 to US, $12.50 Worldwide)
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Number of items: 6
Value of items: $60+ (Total Rickall value is up for debate!)
Exclusive Items: All Exclusive (exclusive cards in Total Rickall)
About the February Nerd Block: This month's theme was Time Travel. The biggest ticket item was the Rick and Morty Total Rickall card game - it's sold out in a lot of places and being sold by third parties for up to $50! This box featured Stargate, Doctor Strange, Futurama, Back to the Future 2, Donnie Darko, and Rick and Morty.
My Favorite Item in the February Nerd Block:
This card game is pulled straight from one of the best Rick and Morty episodes. While we wait for season 3, all we have is re-runs, this game, and minimal season 3 teasers! Adult Swim even recently Rick Rolled the fans with a fake season 3 trailer:
Loot Crate - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $15.99 plus $6 shipping a month
COUPON: Save 10% off any length subscription, or $3 off month-to-month with coupon code ADDICTION or SAVE3
Number of items: 5
Value of items: $64
Exclusive Items: Batman food container, shirt, pin, Tetris magnets
About the February Loot Crate: This month's theme was 'BUILD'. This month's big-ticket item was the exclusive LEGO Batman food container - it is insulated to keep hot items hot, and cold items cold. This box featured LEGO Dimension, LEGO Batman, 2 Power Rangers items, and a Tetris item.
My Favorite Item in the February Nerd Block:
With the release of LEGO Batman, this was timed perfectly. I simply use it for desk storage, but it looks great as a standalone figure/statue for your desk - you can even use it as a paperweight.
Geek Fuel - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $23.90 a month
COUPON: $3 off your first month + Bonus Items with longer length subscriptions, no coupon required, just use this link
Number of items: 5
Value of items: $70
Exclusive Items: Shirt, print, pin, Zelda charger
About the February Geek Fuel: This month had a MAJOR standout item in the portable Zelda sword charger - it's actually one of my favorites so far this year - even the packaging and unboxing was awesome. This month featured Batman, Stranger Things, Zelda, Fallout, and Archibald’s Adventure Steam Game.
My Favorite Item in the February Geek Fuel:
This portable device charger will fulfill your 8-BIT inner-geek. It comes with everything you need to power it up, you'll just need to supply your phone or tablet's charge cable.
Marvel Collector Corps - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $25 a box plus $6.95 shipping (boxes ship every other month)
Number of items: 7
Value of items: $76
Exclusive Items: All exclusives
About the February Marvel Collector Corps: The February Collector Corps theme was 'Superhero Showdown'. Like most Collector Corps boxes - the hero item, pun intended, is always the POP. This month's POP didn't disappoint as it was a 2-Pack of Bullseye and Daredevil! This month featured Bullseye, Daredevil, Spiderman/Hobgoblin, Cap and Red Skull, Iron Man and Ultron, Hulk and Red Hulk, and Wolverine and Sabretooth.
My Favorite Item in the February Marvel Collector Corps:
This is the first appearance of Bullseye in POP form, along with a rarer version of Daredevil. You really can't beat 2 exclusive POPs!
Sci-Fan Block - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $19.99 plus shipping (Shipping is $8.75 to Canada, $9.95 to US, $12.50 Worldwide)
COUPON: Use coupon code NERDADDICTION to save 17% off your first month!
Number of items: 5
Value of items: $65
Exclusive Items: Shirt, Apron, and Belt
About the February Sci-Fan Block: This month's Sci-Fan, which represents Sc-Fi + Fantasy items, was heavily on the Sci-Fi side of things. The hero item was the vinyl Stay Puft figure. It featured Ghostbusters, Buffy, Hellboy, Alien, and Supernatural.
My Favorite Item in the February Sci-Fan Block:
This FunEdible Stay Puft figure was my easy choice of a favorite item this month. First, I just love vinyl figures - my room is loaded with them, and second, who doesn't love the Ghostbusters!? I also love everything about the buff looking sculpt and expression!
Higher Priced Boxes
Lootaku - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $44.99 + shipping ($14.18 to the US)
COUPON: Save 5% off your first month with coupon code MSA5
Number of items: 6
Value of items: $104
Exclusive Items: Fullmetal Alchemist coasters (their first-ever exclusive)
About the February Lootaku: This month's theme was 'DEATH'. The major item was very apparent and front and center - The Dark Souls 2 statue! While the price is much different than other boxes on this list - I thought it'd be a nice inclusion for statue hunters! This month featured Dark Souls 2, 2 Bleach items, and 3 Fullmetal Alchemist items.
My Favorite Item in the February Lootaku:
This is just about the only subscription where you'll get a high-value statue. This Dark Souls statue showed off its detail in all of its glory - this is an Aisa exclusive limited release, and it's exclusively early - it's not shipping until July 2017.
Loot Crate DX - Read the Full Review
The Cost: $44.99 + $5 S/H
COUPON: Save 10% off any length subscription, or $3 off month-to-month with coupon code ADDICTION or SAVE3
Number of items: 6
Value of items: $114
Exclusive Items: Pin, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Robotech Veritech Fighter Figure, Socks (exclusive to Loot Socks)
About the February Loot Crate DX: This month's theme was 'BUILD'. The major item of the box has to be the Robotech exclusive variant paint job figure. The normal figures go for around $45-55 on Amazon, so the value in just this figure is probably the cost of the box. It featured Robotech, Loot Socks, Power Rangers, Game of Thrones, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
My Favorite Item in the February Loot Crate DX:
I had previously built this set and, pretty much, love all things McFarlane. While it wasn't the highest value item, it's my favorite.
Verdict:
Favorite Box: Marvel Collector Corps. This was a tougher decision than I thought as February had some strong entries. But double POP + my first-ever Pint Size Hero figures were enough to put it over the top on a second look.
Favorite Item: Daredevil/Bullseye POP. These battle POP sets are too awesome. And it's a rare set of rare characters. Wins all around
What was your favorite box, and favorite item this month? Have your say in the poll below and tell us about your favorite item in the comments!
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