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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.

This month's theme was Galaxy with items from Star Wars, Halo and Galaxy Quest. Also included will be a T-shirt and Funko Pop vinyl.

What's in the Box?

This month's shirt is an "Ugly Christmas sweater". The people at Loot Crate made a space exploration 8-bit design to commemorate all the achievements from NASA this year. My inner astronomer is happy.

Next up is a cool Halo 5 tin and a dlc pack. I haven't played the recent Halo games with my last game being Halo 2. This is because I can't afford both consoles and I don't think I'll give up my Play Station any time soon. I like containers since I always need boxes to store my hobby stuff. This ammo box tin will be put to good use. It did come with a few dents in it but it's not a big deal. As for the dlc code, I'll give it to whoever wants it. First person to comment at the bottom will get it.

Also included were some sweet BB-8 socks and a Galaxy Quest patch. I've liked all the socks that were included in past crates. These BB-8 socks will go well with my others Star War apparel. The Galaxy Quest patch is a prop replica from the movie and is also a Loot Crate exclusive. I can probably add it to my Wargaming bag.

The exclusive Funko Pop this month is Han Solo! This is from the Force Awakens line which means this is older Han. I do not own a Star War Funko bobble head, and I'm glad this is my first one. This is definitely going on my desk.

The box turns into a "Cryo Capsule" with a QR code at the bottom. The link leads to a sliding puzzle game that you can play. If you complete the puzzles you get a downloadable poster of the ship you repaired.

Final Thoughts

Loot Crate did a great job with this month's crate. They had great items with the Han Solo bobble head, BB-8 socks and the ugly sweater space shirt being my favorites. In the magazine Loot Crate announced that they are including shirts in every 2016 crate. I liked most of the shirts this year and I'm excited for next year.

If you want to sign up use this LINK, also use the promo code BOX5 to save $5 off your first subscription. If that code doesn't work you can use 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 and if you play Halo 5, leave a comment for the code.

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What is Loot Crate?

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.

Lift Heavy and Level Up!

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.

Lift Heavy and Level Up!

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.

Lift Heavy and Level Up!

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.

Lift Heavy and Level Up!

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.

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