Bob Ross

Image: HasbroNo metal tokens here; instead, this edition comes with little cut-out figures of the superstars you shuffle around the board, including wrestlers-turned-actors Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and John Cena. Also, forget about landing on properties; instead, the squares represent trademark ring maneuvers including “Jackhammer, Moonsault, and Stone Cold Stunner! The more Moves a player owns, the tougher they are.” Could come in handy if a fight breaks out while you’re playing. $15.39 at Amazon. Image: HasbroNo…

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the coolest toy and merchandise around. This week, NECA gets us ready for San Diego Comic-Con with a glorious TMNT collection; there’s not one, but two wildly different cool dino toys; and Lego offers a moment of peace. Check it out!Giving Optimus Prime a Proper Back Story | io9 InterviewImage: Hasbro PulseHasbro Transformers Studio Series GrimlockIf you’re wondering why Transformers fans were optimistic about the film franchise after Bumblebee, you don’t need to look…

Welcome back to Toy Aisle and welcome to a brand new year. We’ve already christened 2023 with a mountain of new sets from Lego, but there’s still lots more to budget for as we push on through January. This week, some of history’s greatest artists and painters are represented as Mezco Toyz brings us a new TMNT box set featuring highly-detailed figures of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, while Super Impulse immortalizes Bob Ross the way he always wanted: as a potato. Check it out!Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective…