Loot Crate Unboxing

October 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Time

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What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save on the costs by subscribing for longer periods as well. If you like this theme check out the link at the bottom to subscribe.

What’s in the Box?

First item from the box is a Bill and Ted t-shirt. I was hoping for the Wyld Stallyns logo but this design is also great. “Be excellent to each other” is one of the more memorable quotes from the movie. Party on dudes!

The next items are from the Back to the Future trilogy. Fans are gearing up for “Back to the Future Day” which falls on October 21, 2015, the day Marty makes the jump into the future. We don’t have flying cars and hoverboards but we do have some cool stuff in this box. The Doc Brown Funko Pop figure is the “past” version from the 1950’s. I believe Funko released another Dr. Brown figure which depicts him in the white jumpsuit from the first movie. The other item from Back to the Future is a replica Hoverboard. It’s not the same as a real Hoverboard but it still looks cool. I have a bunch of stuff to add to my desk this month!

Also included in this month’s crate is a Sonic Spork! The handle is modeled after the famous sonic screwdriver. I was hoping it would at least light up but it doesn’t. I will probably bring this to work as my back up utensil.

The button design for this month is the Flux Capacitor from Back to the Futrure series. It also has the words “we love you” which Loot Crate uses in their email.

Final Thoughts

Two of my favorite things from Loot Crate have been exclusive Funko Pop vinyls and nerdy t-shirts. My favorite items from this month were the Bill and Ted t-shirt and the the Doc Brown Funko. The Sonic Spork is cool but I wish it was more unique. The hoverborad replica was alright. I’m not sure if it will find a spot on my desk. Overall, I think this crate was worth it.

If you want to sign up use this LINK, also use the promo code SAVE3 for $3 off any subscription. I also get credit towards more Loot Crates if you use the link. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom.

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September 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Summon

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What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save on the costs by subscribing for longer periods as well. Check out the link at the bottom to subscribe.

What’s in the Box

The wearable item this month is a Pikachu hat. I was a huge fan of Pokemon in the late 90’s, playing the original games on Game Boy and playing the Pokemon trading card game. I think this hat is really cool but I will probably not wear it. My little brother on the other hand will love it. 
Next up, we have a Hearthstone stress stone and a free Hearthstone in game pack. As a former World of Warcraft player I’m excited to have my own personal Hearthstone! It doesn’t teleport me to my home but it works well as a stress reliever. I play Hearthstone but not competitively. I’m in the free to play camp since I only use gold that I have earned to buy packs and adventures. The free card pack is great as it saves me a 100 in game gold. 

Who doesn’t love the Simpsons? Growing up, the Simpsons was the cartoon to watch. My grandmother didn’t approve since she thought Bart Simpson would have a negative impact on my school grades. Still, I’ve been a Simpsons fan for awhile and this vinyl figure is an welcomed addition to my figure collection. The prayer beads and the golden pretzel are a nice touch as well. 

If you have watched the Supernatural series you will be familiar with Dean’s sweet Impala. This model car is a Loot Crate exclusive and I will probably leave it on my desk as well. This month also introduces something new, a mobile app called Master Summoner. This game can be downloaded on iOS and Android. The app also has an augmented reality feature which uses the Loot Crate Box. Last but not least we have the monthly button. 

Final Thoughts

Overall, I really like the things in this box. The Hearthstone stress stone, the Homer buddah, and the Supernatural Impala were my favorite items this month. The introduction of the new app and the augmented reality feature is a good step forward. Using the box as an image platform was a great idea as well. I’m excited to see what’s in store next month!

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August 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Villains 2

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Sorry for the delay, had some issues with USPS.

What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save on the costs by subscribing for longer periods as well. Check out the link at the bottom to subscribe.

Like last month, this month’s theme is a sequel to the Villains crate from last year. We got some cool stuff like the Joki shirt and the Deadpool socks which makes me hope that this one is just as good. A shirt was not included in this one but hopefully the other items make up for it.

What’s in the Box?

(Hydra Pin, Joker Figure)

The Loot Crate exclusive is the Hydra pin from the Captain America films. I started collecting Warmachine pins and this one will fit right in with the others. The Joker figure is very unique. I haven’t seen this style of figure before and it’s a welcomed change of pace from the figures like Funko pop vinyls. I was hoping it would be another Q Pop but I am happy with this one. This figure is made from wood which is very unique since I do not own wooden toys. 

I was actually thinking about buying an apron the other day and the universe delivers. The Los Pollos Hermanos is a fictional resturant (not for long) from the TV show Breaking Bad. You might get some weird looks from people who have not seen the show, but true fans will get this reference. 

Last thing in the box is this sweet Carnage mug. This is probably my favorite item this month.I currently have a Star Wars mug sitting on my desk but I might replace it with this one. 

You can also use the box as a display for your new Joker bot figure.

Final Thoughts

This month had fewer items than normal but I do not mind. We got some pretty cool stuff that were probably worth the same as a normal crate with more items.

If you would like to subscribe to Loot Crate, use this LINK, and the cupon code SAVE3 for $3.00 off your first crate. I also get credit towards free Loot Crates if you use the link.

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July 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Heroes 2

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What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save on the costs by subscribing for longer periods as well. The July theme was Heroes 2 which is a follow up to one of the crates from last year. I’m expecting to see some comic stuff and a cool book.

What’s in the Box?

The big item from this month is the QMx Q-Pop DC figure. This figure looks great, it even comes with a cool base. Most of the figures we get in Loot Crate are stand alone models without a base. You can also write a message on the sign. I particularly like this figure since it’s the Batman from the old TV shows. I remember watching episodes with my great grandmother when I was very young. Also, Adam West is awesome. 
The Batman multitool is pretty cool and I want to replace my current keychain with this one. It’s a bit heavy which may weigh down my pocket. The Zelda wrist band is cool but I don’t really use wrist bands these days. I’m not a huge fan of Star Trek but I like the air freshener. The “Live Long and Prosper” hand sign  is one of the iconic nerd symbols. I do not know anything about the game Brawlhalla but I will after I download it.

The Wonder Woman poster is done in a WWII propaganda style which is neat. I will probably give this one to my younger sister. 

This looks like a book I would like to read. It’s a book of short lived super heroes from actual comics with history and commentary. I like historical books and the comic book industry is an interesting one.

Final Thoughts

Even though this box did not have a shirt, I actually liked it. The Q-Pop Batman and the hardcover book were my favorite items this month. Overall, I think this month was worth it. Can’t wait to see what the theme will be for August.

If you would like to subscribe to Loot Crate, use this LINK, and the cupon code SAVE3 for $3.00 off your first crate. I also get credit towards free Loot Crates if you use the link. Check out next months unboxing of Villans 2!

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June 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Cyber

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What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save on the costs by subscribing for longer periods as well. The June theme was Cyber and we got a lot of cool futuristic themed stuff. The box turns into a display which is pictured at the bottom. 


What’s in the Box?

Terminator Genisys will be released on July 1, and this replica Endo Skull is great. I grew up watching the Terminator movies and this item will go great on my desk. The other Terminator item is a brain chip keychain. I believe it’s from Terminator 2, and the chip is a replica of the T800 chip.



This shirt combines two great things from the 80’s, Tron and Transformers. Even if you do not like the remakes, you have to admit this shirt is awesome! Loot Crate shirts have been getting better every month which is a great sign for things to come. 



I haven’t played a lot of Borderlands but I like the concept. This mouse pad looks pretty cool and I need one for my desk. The pouch has a circut design on it and can be used for almost anything. I’ll probably use it for gaming. I have a bunch of tokens and pens that need a bag. Also, it glows in the dark. The patch is from Blade Runner and represents the Tyrell Corporation. I’ve watched this movie once but it was when I was still young. I do not remember the film but I can always watch it again. Also included were Nerd Machine stickers. I will probably use them to tag my water bottle.


The last item is two Cylon posters. They are in the style of firing range targets. I haven’t watched this show yet but it’s on my Netflix queue. They will make great targets for Nerf guns.


This month’s button has the same design as the pouch. 


After cutting out some parts of the box you can make a display for your Terminator skull!

Final Thoughts

This crate was awesome. I liked majority of the items and will probably use most of them. This Loot Crate felt more put together and thought out. I hope the future Loot Crates feel the same way. If you want to sign up use this link, also use the promo code SAVE3 for $3 off any subscription. I also get credit towards more Loot Crates if you use the link. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom.

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May 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Unite

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Sorry about the delay with last month’s crate unboxing. Loot Crate didn’t ship my box until after June 1, and I had to email them to make sure they sent one. The customer service department was fast to respond and a crate was shipped out the next day. I hope it’s an isolated case and this month’s crate is shipped out on time.

What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save on the costs by subscribing for longer periods as well. May’s theme was “Unite”, and with the release of the Avengers movie, I had a feeling it would have some comic book items.

Whats in the Box?

This months box can be made into the locker room from Team Fortress. Even though I haven’t played Team Fortress, I like this box. The details are great and part of the box has a cut out for a bench that goes in the middle of the floor.

If you grew up in the 90’s you probably watched the original Power Rangers show. My friends and I would play Power Rangers and I would always pick green. The addition of a new ranger was a big deal to 8 year old me. The whole sword flute thing was cool and he had the best “animal” zord, a dragon!

I figured their would be some Avengers items since the movie was released in May. The ice cube tray is cool, and Loot Crate is having a Marvel themed cocktail contest. The shoe laces are cool, might switch out the laces on my Nike MetCon 1. The Avengers decal is alright. I don’t think I will put it on my car however.

Some exclusives were the Bravest Warriors comic and a special MAD issue. I’m not a big fan of the Bravest Warriors but I’ll read the comic. I used to read MAD magazine when I was younger, and I was a fan of the TV show. The collectors buttons are interesting, need to read up on what they mean. The Rick and Morty puzzle is interesting as well. I will probably let my younger siblings put this together. It’s summer so they will probably need something to do.

Final Thoughts

I really like the stuff that came in this months box. The shirt is my favorite item since it brings back great memories. The ice cube tray was a close second because I’m getting bored of regular cubes. It’s not the best box this year but I’m happy with it. 

If you want to sign up use this link, also use the promo code SAVE3 for $3 off any subscription. I also get credit towards more Loot Crates if you use the link. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom.

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April 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Fantasy

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What is Loot Crate?

Taken from the Loot Crate site, “Each month, Loot Crate™ ships a themed mystery box of the best geek, gaming, and pop culture gear to a subscriber base of over 100,000 Looters. We emphasize phenomenal support and content, and include gear from some of the most respected entertainment and consumer product companies in the world.” Loot Crate sells for $13.95 a month plus $6.00 shipping and handling. You can save money by subscribing for longer periods as well. This month’s theme was, Fantasy, which makes me think of epic quests, wizards and Dungeons & Dragons.

What’s in the Box?

This month’s box takes the form of a wooden table with map, sword and coins on it. The map looks to be in the same style as Game of Thrones. The small Goblin and cobwebs details are cool too.


This shirt is one my favorite items from this month Loot Crate. I’m a big fan of D&D and other pencil and paper RPGs. My friends are going to start up a new 5th edition game soon, and this shirt will go well with the campaign. 

In keeping with the fantasy theme, an inflatable crown, Harry Potter luggage tag and a D&D bow-tie were also included. I didn’t care for the crown since I don’t have a use for it. Maybe I will be able to use it for Halloween this year. The luggage tag is cool, might need to replace my Yoda tag I bought in Korea. I really like the D&D bow-tie but I don’t have a use for it at the moment. The design is unique with a fabric pattern is made up of D20’s and Dragons. I need to find more reasons to wear all the nerd formal wear I received from Loot Crate.

The Princess Bride themed playing cards are great. I have seen the Princess Bride once or twice when I was younger but this card set makes me want to watch it again. The illustrations are detailed and all the face cards are unique. I like to keep a deck of cards around just in case someone wants to play an impromptu poker game.

Since the first season I’ve been a huge fan of Game of Thrones. I haven’t read the books but I may need to since the TV show will start deviating from the source material. The Stark sigil USB drive is awesome but sadly it’s only holds 4 gb of data. If it was at least 32 gb it would have been perfect. I will still put it to good use since it will replace the other small drives that I have. The magnet set has cool designs with the house motto and sigil. These will look great on my refrigerator or on my desk. 

Final Thoughts

I believe this month’s crate was worth it. I would have preferred something from Lord of the Rings instead of Harry Potter but it’s not a deal breaker. The D&D shirt, and Game of Thrones items are my favorites this month. Hopefully next months crate is just as great as this one. If you want to sign up use this link, also use the promo code SAVE3 for $3 off any subscription. I also get credit towards more Loot Crates if you use the link. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom.

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March 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Covert

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Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box for geeks and nerds. It has a variety of items that follow a monthly theme. The cost of the box is $13.95 plus $6.00 for shipping, bringing it to a total of $19.95. The value of the box is subjective so watch and read more reviews before you decide to subscribe. The March theme is Covert. I was expecting some cool spy themed stuff and I wasn’t disappointed. 

What’s in the Crate?


Box Design: Spy Computer 


Loot Crate has been doing box designs for a few months with some being more elaborate than others. Past boxes had cut outs and diorama like set pieces. Last Months box was a board game board while this month has a computer design. The box is actually a puzzle and the URL on the bottom left of the screen (http://bit.ly/19aqSpV) is a link that starts the puzzle. The puzzle has clues that requires you to look at all the things you got this month. At the end you submit your name to be a henchmen and maybe they give you something as well. This was fun and I hope they make more interactive boxes like this. 

James Bond Shirt

This is one of my favorite shirts from Loot Crate. The whole “shaken not stirred” line from Bond is iconic. I will be wearing this as soon as possible. 

Spy Gear


The spy gear is pretty cool. The watch has a blank face and doesn’t show the time unless a button is pressed. The Field Notes notebook is small and easy to carry. I will probably use this more since I prefer writing to using my cell phone. Also included is a paracord survival bracelet with  the Loot Crate colors of orange and black. It’s a very useful item and hopefully I will not have to use it. I remember the Mad Libs games from when I was younger but I haven’t played a game in a while. I will probably play it with my younger siblings, it seems like a fun way to kill some time. 

Agents, Clones and Ninjas 

Two comic books and a cool prop badge are included as well. The Ninjak card comes with a code for a free download. I haven’t heard of the series but it looks interesting. Who doesn’t like futuristic ninjas? I haven’t heard of Orphan Black either. I think it’s a Canadian TV show and will have to do more research later. I hope the comic is a good read. The Agents of Shield badge is cool. I haven’t seen the show because of the bad initial reviews but I’ve heard it gets better during the mid season. 

Final Thoughts

I’m satisfied with the March Loot Crate. I liked majority of the items and the others were not that bad. I’m not sure about the Orphan Black comic but I will give it a read. The shirt and watch are sweet and will probably wear them often. The theme for next month is “Fantasy” so be sure to check the site for another Loot Crate review. 
If you want to sign up use this link, http://looted.by/bYcFC. Use the promo code SAVE3 for $3 off any subscription. I also get credit towards more Loot Crates if you use the link. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom. 

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February 2015 Loot Crate Unboxing: Play!

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Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box for geeks and nerds. It has a variety of items that follow a monthly theme. February’s theme was “Play!” which was very exciting since my gaming group started playing more board games.

What’s in the Box?

Book, Cards and Dice

 

After finishing my last book “Skin Game” from Jim Butcher I’ve been wanting a new book to read. Thankfully Loot Crate put in “Ready Player One”. I’ve heard a lot of good things about this book from friends and online reviews. I’m not a huge fan of the Dystopian future genre but I will give this book a read. I recently read an article about Steven Spielberg directing the movie adaptation, which makes me want to start reading as soon as possible.

A new card game called Super Fight was also included. My first impression of it was the nerdy version of Apples to Apples and Cards Against Humanity. A few of my friends have played it and said it was a lot of fun. Hopefully I will be able to break out these cards in our next gaming session. Also included is a pair of dice that is used to play a game. The Loot Crate box (not shown) can be turned into a game board. The dice come with rules and the monthly magazine has punch outs. I haven’t looked over the rules but will update if I get a chance to play.

Figures and Bugs

The Munny figure is what I’m most excited about this month. I remember seeing these a few years ago in an art store and have been wanting to paint one. I’ve been painting miniature pieces for wargaming for two years now but this would be a new experience. Thankfully I can use my acrylic paints since I’m not that proficient with markers.

Also included were a Hex Bug, a code for the online game Firefly and a poster from Manny Peters. The Hex Bug looks cool but I haven’t played with them. I’ve received a smaller one in a previous crate but it’s still in its packaging. I’ve heard its very popular with younger children so I may give it to a sibling. The firefly ship code may get me to play this game. I didn’t know they were making this game until a month ago but it’s not too late to start.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I think this crate was great. Usually I rate crates based on how many things I liked. I think “Ready Player One”, Munny Figure, and Super Fight were my favorite items in this box but the others are cool as well. I’m happy with this months box and hope the March crate is awesome. 
If you want to sign up use this link, http://looted.by/bYcFC. Use the promo code SAVE3 for $3 off any subscription. I also get credit towards my account if you use the link. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the bottom. 

August Loot Crate: Heroes

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It’s the end of the month which means Loot Crates should be shipping. This months theme was “Heroes”, which is similar to last weeks theme “Villans”. I was pretty sure their would be some TMNT and Guardians of the Galaxy items since those movies were released recently. Overall I liked the contents of this months crate.

The Box

This box reminds me of old TMNT play sets I used to own. I had all the turtles and I used to keep myself entertained for hours. This was a cool touch; Loot Crate is releasing more unique box designs. I can’t wait to see what future boxes will look like. 

TMNT 

With a cool sewer box you need some TMNT! Kid Robot is the manufacturer of this mini. I like the quality of Kid Robot products and this one did not disappoint. Raphael is not my favorite character but I’m happy. If anyone wants to trade for a Leonardo figure, let me know. The mask sunglasses were pretty cool too. I will probably not use them since they feel small on my face. I’ll probably give that to my little brother.

Last But Not Least

The big item in this crate was the exclusive Funko vinyl of Groot. After watching Guardians of the Galaxy I became a fan. I didn’t read a lot of comic books when I was younger because they were too expensive but I may start reading this series. It seems like a interesting story. Other items include this months theme button, a magnet, a pair of sneaker wings, some codes for digital games and a mega man air freshener. That works out because i needed a new air freshener. 

Final Thoughts

I’m satisfied with the contents of this months crate. I thought it would have came with a t-shirt since Villans came with one. I’m starting to like the Funko vinyls and might start collecting more characters. I can’t wait to see what the great people over at Loot Crate have in store for next month.

If you want to subscribe to Loot Crate, use this URL: http://mbsy.co/cQvM. If you sign up with that link, it adds to a free crate for me. If you have any more questions, feel free to comment below. Until next time, Train Hard, Game Hard.

Nick