Geek Hash: Culture Fly

Friday, March 12, 2021

Unboxing: Target Exclusive Culture Fly Game of Thrones Box

Spotted this Target exclusive Game of Thrones Culture Fly box at Marshall's for the low low price of $4.00. How could I pass that up? Obviously it came home with me which is why we're here today. The box came with six high quality products. Unlike the Captain Marvel box, I don't think there was one stinker in the box!

First up was a pair of House Targaryen Socks. The one size fits most socks are black with the House Targaryen logo. They're a bit thin, but still a nice looking pair of socks. You can never go wrong with a pair of fresh socks.

Second out of the box was a sigil pin set. They feature the House Stark and House Targaryen sigil's. The heavyweight pins look awesome. They're going to find their way onto my backpack at some point.

Next up was an "I drink and I know things" bottle opener. The famous line was uttered by Tyrion Lannister and we've seen the quote pop up everywhere; from tees to mugs. It's a no-brainer to put it on a bottle opener. It seems to be a well-made opener that should last.

The fourth item out of the box is Game of Thrones sketchbook. The book has Game of Thrones images on the cover. It's a nice looking, high quality book.

Fifth out of the box is my favorite item inside. It's a vinyl version of the Iron Throne. It's a nice display piece and if there wasn't one included in the box, I would have been disappointed. Up-close it's not as detailed as one would hope, but it's still a great looking display piece.

Finally, we pulled the big mystery item out of the box. It's a "Hodor" doorstop! For me, it's not useful, but it's definitely a cheeky little item. I may keep it just for the laughs.

Overall, this was a solid box from Culture Fly. The others I've gotten have been hit or miss in terms of quality/selection. For the $4.00 price tag, it was a steal! Keep an eye out at your local Marshall's!

Inside the Target Exclusive Culture Fly Game of Thrones Box:

-House Targaryen Socks

-House Stark and House Targaryen Sigil Pin Set

-"I Drink and I Know Things" Bottle Opener

-Game of Thrones Sketchbook

-Vinyl Iron Throne

-Hodor Doorstop

Friday, March 5, 2021

Unboxing: Culture Fly Captain Marvel Box

I came across a Culture Fly Target exclusive Captain Marvel box at my local Grocery Outlet. At $4.99, I couldn't pass up the chance to pick one up. The box originally retailed for $24.99 in Target stores. The box contains six different items, making them under a dollar a piece at the $4.99 price point! If you've got a Grocery Outlet in your area, you may want to try and snag one for yourself if you like what's inside.

I'm going to be honest, the best thing about the box is the actual box itself. It's a solid, vibrant looking box with a clean design. That probably sounds crazy, but I found the quality of the items in the box hit or miss in quality. Overall, for what I paid, I'm not complaining; for the original price point, I'd be pretty disappointed.

First in the box was a Captain Marvel hat. The hat design isn't bad, featuring the Captain Marvel logo. Unfortunately the quality of the hat leaves a lot to be desired. It's thin and pretty cheaply made. It'll make a good hat to wear while doing yard work, but definitely disappointing.

Second up in the box was a Captain Marvel coin bank. The bank is small, but it'll definitely get some use in this house. The bank is in the shape of the Captain Marvel logo and is made of plastic. This was my favorite piece in the box.

Next up was a set of Captain Marvel patches. The first patch is a round Captain Marvel Logo; simple and perfect. The second patch is the words Captain Marvel in white with stars in place of the "A's" on a square black background. The last patch is another Captain Marvel logo. This one is a bit more stylized and has the words, "Captain Marvel" under the logo. It's the same design as the bank that's included in the box.

The next item was a Captain Marvel squishy. It's in the shape of the Captain Marvel logo. I don't understand the appeal of squishy's. This is the biggest miss in the box.

Next up was a set of Captain Marvel vinyl decals. The first decal features Goose the Flerken. Goose the cat was a breakout character in the film, so it was nice having something of the character included in the box. The second decal was of Captain Marvel herself.

The final item in the box was a Captain Marvel fanny pack. Like the hat, this is cheaply made. It's stiff and not that nice looking. It features what looks to be a heat pressed iron on of Captain Marvel's silhouette in flight. I'm not sure about other boxes, but this one seems to be poorly placed; it's a bit crooked. It also has air bubbles on it where it seems to have been attached poorly.

Overall, it's a disappointing box for the original price. At $4.99, I'd say it's a great deal, though not worth getting above that price. I'll definitely get use out of the bank and hat, but beyond that, the rest will be going to another Captain Marvel fan.