February 13th, 2017So, you think you’re pretty good with LEGO. But are you good enough to go pro? It may surprise you to learn that there’s more than one way to become a professional LEGO builder.
#1: MASTER BUILDER
No, this isn’t just something made up for The LEGO Movie, you really can become a Master Builder. LEGO actually does hire people...
February 13th, 2017Loot Crate asked WWE mega-fan and video game personality Jose Sanchez to takeover our WWE Slam Crate Facebook account and be our Looter at Royal Rumble. We checked-in with him to see how he thinks the Road to Wrestlemania will play out and to share his experiences from PAX South and Royal Rumble!:
Hi Jose, thanks for chatting...
February 10th, 2017There have been A LOT of Rangers series through the years (24 and counting!). But which are the best? Loot Crate employees voted — and here’s their favorites!:
Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers
The series that started it all was our unanimous #1 pick. "fter seeing them first at the young age of 5, everything I wanted...
February 10th, 2017Ed Begley Jr. hosts this episode of American History Mysteries where, in 1942, the American Government
- in anticipation of the “International Threat” - spent $1 trillion dollars on the largest and most expensive robot in history.
Tune in as we unveil this lost footage for the very first time.
As we approach the end of the theme...
February 9th, 2017Man, we love doing new things around here at Loot Crate and ur web series Wake and Bake is fast becoming a favorite! We had a chance to talk with Andy McElfresh, the co-host of Wake and Bake alongside Kevin Smith. Get on your aprons because we've got lots of fun stuff to share!
Wake and Bake is looking to be a fun and new...
February 9th, 2017When I’m not helping assist Looters day in and day out with our Customer Support team here at Loot Crate HQ, I spend time working on one of my favorite hobbies: cosplay. Otherwise known as costume play, cosplay is when you dress up as a character from any fandom of your choice for the likes of conventions, fandom outings, or maybe an...
February 8th, 2017What would you say if someone offered you the chance to jump out of an airplane? If you’re anything like our lucky Mega Crate winner, Tim Schultz, you’d say without hesitation, “let’s do this!”
Tim was the winner of the December 2015 Mega Crate! Along with the chance to see the world from 25,000 feet above, Tim took home:...
February 8th, 2017In case you hadn't heard, February's BUILD theme features Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in THREE Crates! In Loot Crate, Loot Wear and Loot Pets this month, you can get your hands on some awesome Power Rangers gear and that got us wanting to share some fun shareable gifs of the team and their awesome squad...
February 7th, 2017So you’ve decided to jump into the world of tabletop RPGs. We’re so excited for you! But that empty character sheet can be pretty daunting. Here are some quick tips for creating a character for any tabletop RPG!
Does the game come with pre-built characters or does it have any recommendations?
Depending on the RPG, the players...
February 7th, 2017The Marvel Cinematic Universe has re-invited the majority of comic book fans into the world of Tony Stark and the suit that made him into Iron Man, but how much do you guys know about this enigmatic billionaire? Bone up on your Iron Man trivia!
1. What real-life billionaire was Tony Stark based off of?
2. What school was Tony...
February 6th, 2017What with all of the awesome Batman talk going around since Loot Crate's February theme is BUILD, I decided to ask one of the best experts around about his incredibly fun toys. Check out what Ralph Garman had to say about the cult hit Batman show from 1966 and just what made his Bat-Gear so cool!
Candice Shane: Batman '66 was...
February 6th, 2017In February, there are tons of great new titles available to stream – some of which sync great with the franchises we are spotlighting this month! It's our latest roundup to compliment your loot when it arrives. Get psyched with us for BUILD, and check these titles out:
Batman
Across multiple streaming services at the moment, there...
February 3rd, 2017As the celebration of our BUILD theme continues, today's Friday Five focuses on five television shows that gave us a great examples of how what we build with our own hands can be the groundwork of great storytelling...
Battlestar Galactica, "Flight of the Phoenix"
This season two BSG episode is jam packed with...
February 3rd, 2017HEADS UP: Contains Strong Language. Viewer Discretion Is Advised!
Wake & Bake is finally live and the first recipe is... Migas!
Spanish for crumbs, Migas is a mix of an assortment of different foods that, when combined all together, make a tasty meal. It's easy to make and a fantastic way to repurpose leftovers. Sound like...
February 2nd, 2017This quarter's Sanrio Small Gift Crate has a theme of "Friendship" and we're here to give you the 411 on the characters that you'll be seeing in this crate!
Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty was first created in 1974 and was introduced to the public on her first item, a vinyl coin purse, in March 1975. Sanrio describes her as...
February 2nd, 2017Ladies. Gentlemen. You have eaten well. You’ve eaten Gotham’s wealth, its spirit. But now it’s Batman’s turn. So what’s the Caped Crusader chowing down on?
Sometimes, nothing. A common trope in Batman comics is ever-faithful butler Alfred trying to get Bruce to eat. Food often sits cold and uneaten next to the Bat-Computer,...
February 1st, 2017For Loot Pets’ 1 year anniversary, we went off leash and started a REVOLUTION to create a better tomorrow! December’s Loot Pets crate featured exclusive superior loot from Invader Zim, Rick and Morty and more!
Looters (and their pets) LOVED the exclusive Rick and Morty Snowball Pet Blanket included in this crate. We enhanced pets’...
February 1st, 2017Are you a fan of Kevin Smith and also breakfast foods? Then you'll love the latest show coming to you from Loot Crate Studios!
Wake & Bake with Kevin and Andy is a hilarious new cooking series where Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob) and Andy McElfresh (White Girls, Tonight Show, The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show) create...
January 31st, 2017If any of you remember the original Batman show from 1966, you remember the kitschy signs and silly attention to ludicrous detail that went into making that show an absolute spectacle. The severity of story in the comics was left behind and in came an over-the-top experience for comic book fans to see the circus brought to the small...