There's always a Colonel Kirby.....why is that ?
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It arrived the same week I ordered it so that alone is worth a couple of stars. It was packed very well, great quality in fit & finish and preformed as expected.
For a torch head like me I had to take it apart. Plenty of heat compound, protected spring housing, no thread fibers and solid construction. The standard clicky is basic but works flawlessly. The pressure switch works great and is also well made.
This is one of those purchases I'm glad I made without having to grope around with other models. I simply couldn't be happier.
5 stars for the seller, 5 stars for the light and 5 stars for me just for being an awesome guy who likes to dish out 5 stars.
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Quite a lot actually. This is probably the least well known of Kirby's Fourth World. Still very good stuff. I liked the whole Fourth World saga except for the first half of Mister Miracle. Good story, good art. Its a wonder he managed to write and draw so much so fast without a noticable dip in quality. The stories are very plot-driven, not as much character development as some of his other work, but what plots! And of course, many new Kirby characters are introduced. A must have for any Kirby fan!
4191156
I love the way the story keeps building and the progression of each character's powers and abilities.  I am somewhat disappointed that all of the characters that professed to love each other have abandoned ship, especially Beezle.
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Harry Turtledove, dubbed by some as "the master of alternate history" is at it again. This time it's in the book "Hitler's War", a book that's clearly the start of (yet another), alternate history based around World War II.

The point of departure this time concerns a Spaniard, Sanjurjo, who died in our world but survived in this one. That somehow leads to a Czech assassination of a leading Nazi, which means that, rather than Hitler getting Czechoslovakia as a form of appeasement,  he instead has to go to a war that neither he nor the allies are really prepared for.

What follows are the usual multiple POV characters, the standard blood and gore and, for Turtledove at least, a remarkable lack of semi-graphic sex-scenes. We see the war through the eyes of Americans fighting the Spanish Civil War, an American Marine legation in Peking, soldiers on all sides and an American woman stranded in Berlin. Of course there's also the requisite Jewish POV character and a German U-Boat commander who, in this universe as well as ours, sinks a ship called the SS Athenia...

One problem I, and many fans have, is Turtledove's repetitiveness. Did you know, for example, that in the "Worldwar" series, Sam Yeager has false teeth from having the Spanish Flu back in 1918? It's true! You might not notice it since it gets mentioned in every single book. Also, Clarence Potter in the "Timeline 191" series speaks like a Yankee. Again, something you might not notice, since it gets mentioned in every book.

I actually don't have a huge problem with this when it's from book to book. After all, most of these are published a year apart from each other, so little reminders of various things are ok, and it's only an issue when reading them as a group.

But this book really takes the cake. Twice we're told that the German uniforms make the French ones look old fashioned, three times we learn that the French uniform in the first war was the wrong color, and no less than FOUR TIMES we're told that a Stuka becomes lighter and more maneuverable once the bombs are dropped. Turtledove really needs to be aware of this issue and give his audience at least a little credit for paying attention so he doesn't have to make the same point multiple times IN THE SAME BOOK.

That said, the book is also usual Turtledove in that it is well-researched and entertaining. It's clearly part one of what I'm guessing will be a several part series (it covers time from 1937 to 1939), and I'm guessing each of the next books will cover about a year or so. If the war ends in 1945, we can expect seven books in the series. That should be entertaining. If the rest are as well-done as the first, we're in for a real treat!
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the fourth world is like don juan, or the faerie queen, or the cantos, its an unfinished epic. sure, vol iv contains the hunger dogs, which is kind of an ending, but out of place. when it comes to the cadmus project and dnaliens, i know them from the doomsday death of superman story. so these are fundamental dc stories. beyond the sheer quality of his art, a lot of kirby's dc work is important because they are the basis for so much than came after. he created a lot of the foundation for the next generation of dc comics, which i guess is ending presently.
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I have always found Charles Sasser's "Detachment Delta" series entertaining, if flawed. Common mistakes are confusing one member of the Kragle clan with another, listing a character as having one rank and changing it halfway through, and sometimes some cliche ideas. The action was enough to keep me coming back, and the strong right-wing theme didn't hurt, either.

"Operation Aces Wild", the fourth installment in the series, is actually a pretty entertaining read. No annoying side-stories that detract from the plot. No slip-ups with the Kragle clan. There was a rank mix-up, but Mr. Sasser has come a far way from "Punitive Strike". The action was crisp, as always, and there was even a stronger political element to it. Very entertaining.

The only major problem I had with it was that the Brandon Kragle storyline was a bit mundane. He didn't express much emotion the entire time, except near the end of his storyline. However, the action was still entertaining enough to keep the book to be a decent rating.

I would have to say this is tied for best book in the Detachment Delta series, holding the spot with the second installment, "Operation Iron Weed". If you're a military enthusiast and want to read something entertaining, pick up "Operation Aces Wild".
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One of my personal favorites. Some of the controls are not as smooth as other Kirby games. However, there is a lot of replay value. The ability to play as Meta Knight also is a huge plus. :)
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I have not yet read this book, but I have seen the movie many times--and it is one my favorites.  What I have noticed in the movie is that everyone calls each other by the wrong name.  This can be a sign of Ellis showing that everyone in the upper class, at least in the 80's, all looked alike--their haircuts, glasses, suits--all the same barbers and brands.  Everyone mistakens each other for someone else because they can not tell each other apart.  This can be one reason for why Price is wearing two different ties--maybe at one instance he thinks someone else is actually Price and then when the real Price appears, he's wearing a different tie.  Also, about the horrific things he says to people, I don't want to spoil anything here, but I feel that none of the terrible things he does actually happen--they all appear to be a fantasy.  That, or as far as what he says is concerned, he coudl really be saying something else but in his mind saying the horrible things.  That's my only thought--hope it is of some help.
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He is always readable, but his plot goes beyond credibility.  What's with the title? I didn't get who the Racjeteer was supposed to be.
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Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

Kirby Brown has only had one person she could ever count on, her best friend. When her friend was brutally murdered by a psychotic, and otherworldly, killer, Kirby was left all alone and scared, for the same killer was after her. She has no idea who is after her or why, but she does know her life is in serious danger. She goes on the run, with only a few meager possessions, and her magical powers as her defense. That is not enough and just as she fears her life is about to be snuffed out, her rescuer arrives.

Doyle Fitzgerald is in Melbourne, Australia, per the orders of the Damask Circle, a special and elite ring of magical beings who are sent to handle special cases all over the world where magic is concerned. His latest mission is to hunt down and destroy the very murderer who is after Kirby. He comes to her rescue, just as she is about to be killed, killing the monster that was after her, but having no idea how to track down the being that is using the creatures.

Kirby has no idea why someone is after her, but Doyle is, and she is shocked to hear the story. She has no memory of her childhood, or of the incident that seemed to spark this string of serial murders. What she doesn't know, is Kirby is one of a circle of women... witches... who have the power to control the elements. Kirby is the last remaining witch of this circle, the only person standing in the way of her ultimate enemy having all the powers at her disposal, and causing awesome destruction in her wake.

Doyle finds himself completely attracted to Kirby, as she is to him, and he will do anything to protect her. However, she isn't the only one with secrets and gifts, for Doyle has some special powers of his own. Powers he is hesitant to share with her just now. Her nerves are at the breaking point already and he fears she couldn't handle his secret on top of everything else. As much as she is drawn to him, she fears getting too close, for she knows the awesome strength of her abilities and she doesn't want him to be threatened by what she has little control over. Will they overcome their secrets? Will they defeat the person stalking Kirby? Or will the world end in the ultimate battle of good versus evil?

What a fabulous read! This story has all the elements of good paranormal romantic fiction. There is plenty of driving action and suspense to keep one's attention right up to the very end. There is love and romance, magic, good and evil. There is also any number of paranormal beings found between the covers. It is populated with vampires, witches, demons, and shapeshifters galore; it will make the readers wonder what secrets their friends and loved ones are carrying.

Ms. Arthur shows in this book why she is rising through the ranks of this sub-genre quite rapidly. She shows impressive talent in her writing, with snappy dialogue between the characters, and enough surprises in the plot to pack a wallop. One will be moved by the plight of Kirby and Doyle, as well as their friends. This book will keep a reader on the edge of the seat, eagerly awaiting the next book by an up and coming author.

 Kelley A. Hartsell, February 2003. All rights reserved.
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A bit of the obscure Kirby stuff that is rarely seen or collected for reprint. The art is vintage Kirby and is a very quick and enjoyable read.
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If your kids are anything like mine, they will love it.
An untalkative hero Kirby is, but what he lacks in word power he makes up for in suction power!!
If you've played the game then you'll expect more of the same simple but fun entertainment that the games have given kids in the past. From fresh animation to a catchy theme song, your kids should want to watch this over and over again. (I know I've seen it several times and still enjoy it!)
Hopefully the 2nd DVD will be out soon (Dark and Stormy Knight-?-), but there are some unexpected production delays or something. Kirbykirbykirby.com says it will be soon, but it's been "soon" for several months now and no release date in sight yet....
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I can't believe I am giving a Kirby game less than a 5, especially one that looks this gorgeous in HD and clay. The two Kirby games on the Wii were astonishingly great and my daughter and I still play them both. ThiS is NOT a traditional Kirby game. Player one looks at the GamePad for the ENTIRE game and if Kirby dies, the game is over. The two Kirby games on the Wii has some of the best same-couch co-op of any game ever. This Kirby is more difficult (which I am ok with) but the problems are compounded by the undesirable controls.

I really hope Nintendo makes a proper Kirby game for the Wii U for 2016, like Kirby Epic Yarn or Return to Dreamland.
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So many video games have been derived from Kirby.
Kirby's Avalanche is one of the greatest video games ever designed.
It never fails to intrigue..
and it is fun fun fun!
Let's Play Kirby's Avalanche! ,
Thank you!
2318597
Knowing how much my 6 year old grandson liked Kirby, I purchased the latest Kirby Super Star Ultra for him.  To say he loves it would be an understatement.  My son tells me they have to restrict his playing time or this would consume most of his day.
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I have all of the golden collections along with the super stars; Pepe, Foghorn, and Porky. I plan on getting this one as my final. Does anyone know if this contains one of my favorites. Two dogs, one a bully, and the other his sidekick, want to beat up Sylvester. Unknown to all is that a Panther has escaped and when the bully goes to get Sylvester he ends up facing him instead.
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Some people find this series derivative of Planet of the Apes but I think Kirby is at his best here.  Fascinating culture shock of a few humans trapped on an earth ruled by intelligent animals.  Full of action and tension as the main character struggles to do the best he can in a horrible situation. Mind blowing.  It's a shame that the last Kirby written issue was never published except within the company as an ashcan version that was never widely distributed.  Still a great story added to by Kirbys art style.  Don't pass this up.