Sideshow Collectibles: Predator Cleaner Coming Soon Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 11:18 PM CST: The upcoming Hot Toys Predator Cleaner AVP:R Model Kit will be available through Sideshow Collectibles. Follow the link above to find out more. If you haven't yet, click through to check out our photo gallery of this great figure. Sideshow Collectibles: Iron Man Marvel Archive Set Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 10:49 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles has opened the pre-orders on their Mark 1 and Mark 3 Iron Man Marvel Archive Sets. In addition, they have published a preview image of their San Diego Comic Con exclusive Mark 2 set, which will be available for pre-order on May 15 for those attending SDCC, and May 16 for everyone else. Click the links above to check them all out. As always, keep an eye on CTR for up to the second updates and links to the SDCC pre-orders. Sideshow Collectibles: Street Fighter Vega Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 10:30 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles has updated their site with a preview image of Jerry Macaluso's Pop Culture Shock Collectibles' upcoming Street Fighter Vega Mixed Media 18-inch Figure. Head on over to check it out and remember to keep your eyes on CTR for a direct link when the pre-order goes live. Sideshow: Premium Format Lara Croft Edition Size Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 10:07 PM CST: The edition size of regular edition of Sideshow Collectibles' Tomb Raider Lara Croft Premium Format Figure has been set at only 750 pieces worldwide. When combined with the 500 piece production run of the exclusive version, this may become one hard to find (at a good price) collectible in the years to come. If you haven't ordered either version of this sold out figure, make sure to jump on the Wait List soon. Sideshow Collectibles: Take A Closer Look At Lara Croft Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 09:44 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles has updated the product page for their Tomb Raider Legend Lara Croft 1:6 Scale to include shots of the figure in her classic outfit. Head on over and check it out! Sideshow Collectibles: Only One Left! Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 09:41 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles is down to the last figure in their stock of Medicom Toy Corporation's Baoh RAH (Real Action Heroes). If you haven't ordered this figure yet, this is your last chance! Sideshow Collectibles: Tereus Is Up! Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 09:37 PM CST: SSC has opened the pre-order on Hot Toys' latest Appleseed Saga Ex Machina model kit figure. Follow this link to grab your Tereus figure. Sideshow Collectibles: Subject 805 Exclusive Is Up! Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 09:33 PM CST: We knew it would happen, and for those that are Ready, the time has come for the latest exclusive edition in The Dead line. Drop everything you are doing and get the exclusive version of the Subject 805: Tactical Containment Unit Operator right now. With only 300 pieces available, this figure will not last! Sideshow Collectibles: Iron Man Helmets Are Up! Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 09:28 PM CST: Sideshow has opened the pre-orders for Museum Replicas' Iron Man Mark 1, Mark 2, Mark 3, and Iron Monger helmet replicas. Follow the above links to check them out! Sideshow Collectibles: Subject 805 Second Chance Posted by D_Martin on May 8, 2008 at 08:42 PM CST: Sideshow has opened the Second Chance offer on their Subject 805: Tactical Containment Unit Operator figure. If you missed out on this very cool addition to the Dead line, head on over to grab yours. Not quite sure about it? Follow this link to see it in the CTR Sideshow Collectibles The Dead Photo Archive. SOTA Toys: Sagat Statue Posted by Curto on May 8, 2008 at 01:19 PM CST: SOTA is proud to announce the third piece in the Street Fighter Resin line, Sagat! Read on for the full report. Photo Archive Update: Indiana Jones Crate Paperweight Posted by Curto on May 8, 2008 at 01:04 PM CST: Today's Photo Archive update features an addition to the Indiana Jones Artifact Crate Paperweight from Gentle Giant Ltd. that was available during the New York Comic-Con. There are 3 different variations in the relics included in the crate, and thanks to Justin LaSalata, we've added photos of the second set! Super Hero Squad Moves Into The Big Time Posted by Curto on May 8, 2008 at 12:33 PM CST: SuperHeroHype.com is reporting that THQ and Marvel are developing a new video game based on the Super Hero Squad toy line by Hasbro. Scheduled for the fall of 2009, this game is not the only SHS project in the works: the article also mentions an animated series due in 2009 as well! Click on the thumbnail above for just a small sampling of the Marvel Comics characters in the line. Will they all make it into the show and game? Entertainment Earth: Spring Sale! Posted by Curto on May 8, 2008 at 10:34 AM CST: Entertainment Earth is marking down hundreds of items up to 90% off... while supplies last! Read on for all the details! Hasbro: What's Next For Marvel Legends? Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 03:37 PM CST: For your viewing pleasure, here's a detailed look at the next wave of Marvel Legends action figures, based on characters from The Incredible Hulk comic books. Hasbro: What's Next for G.I. Joe? Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 03:16 PM CST: For your viewing pleasure, we've got some great hi-rez images of upcoming figures in Hasbro's G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary line! Hasbro: G.I. JOE SDCC Exclusive Revealed Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 02:33 PM CST: This just in! This year's G.I. Joe SDCC exclusive has been revealed! Head on over to GIJoe.com for the official announcement! Hasbro: G.I. JOE SDCC Exclusive To Be Revealed Later Today Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 02:16 PM CST: This just in! This year's G.I. Joe SDCC exclusive will be unveiled later today! Read on for all the details. Entertainment Earth: Halo, Indiana Jones, and More Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 01:07 PM CST: New McFarlane Halo Statues, Indiana Jones, Father's Day, and more! Read on to see what Entertainment Earth has just added to their pre-orders. Hasbro: New Super Hero Squad Sets Revealed Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 12:53 PM CST: Thanks again to Stéphane Houvion for pointing out 3 new Super Hero Squad sets making their online debut at Hasbro's site. The new sets are based on Iron Man ("Crimson Dynamo Attacks!" and "The Genius of Tony Stark") and Spider-Man ("City in Crisis!"). Hot Toys Gives Us The Dark Knight Posted by D_Martin on May 7, 2008 at 12:52 PM CST: Hot Toys has revealed their first collectibles based on the upcoming Batman feature film The Dark Knight. Click through for images and information on the Batman and Joker 1/4 scale busts. Hasbro: Indiana Jones French Insert Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 12:46 PM CST: Here's a look at the promotional leaflet for Hasbro's Indiana Jones toy line, found in toy stores in France. Thanks for Stéphane Houvion for the photos. Free Speed Racer Movie Pass At Toys "R" Us Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 12:34 PM CST: The new Speed Racer movie races into movie theaters this Friday, and you can get a free movie pass at Toys "R" Us stores! How? Just buy $25 or more of Mattel's Speed Racer toys, and the tcket is yours! Click on the thumbnail above for more Toys "R" Us info. NECA: Horror From Outer Space Posted by Curto on May 7, 2008 at 10:58 AM CST: Today NECA reveals new images of the Alien 7” Scale Action Figure (the figure itself is 9” tall). Check out the full details over at NECAonline.com. Sponsor Announcement: Hollywood Heroes Posted by D_Martin on May 7, 2008 at 02:47 AM CST: This week Hollywood Heroes is offering many great collectibles form Marvel Comics, Star Wars, Land Of The Lost, Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem, and Universal Monsters. Click through for all the details. NECA: Gears Of War Special Feature Posted by D_Martin on May 7, 2008 at 02:32 AM CST: With the first series of their Gears Of War figures coming out soon, NECA has created a new mini-site that focuses on the collection. Follow this link to check it out! Organic Hobby: Cobra & Lady Armaroid Statue Posted by D_Martin on May 7, 2008 at 01:48 AM CST: Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Happinet, will be bringing to the North American market the above pictured 11 1/2" PU/ABS statue based on Cobra, the popular sci-fi manga created by Buichi Terasawa. The Cobra & Lady Armaroid statue will be available this July with a SRP of $265. Click the thumbnails to check it out. Topps: Heroes Vol. 2 Posted by D_Martin on May 7, 2008 at 01:40 AM CST: With the third season of NBC's hit show Heroes only four painfully long months away, Topps has announced the second volume of their Heroes card series. This time around, collectors can expect to find in equal ration within each box 1 sketch card, 1 autograph card or 1 memorabilia. In addition, one box in every case of 8 boxes an additional memorabilia card. Hit the thumbnail above to take a little peek. Organic Hobby: Hellsing Search & Destroy Figures Posted by D_Martin on May 6, 2008 at 11:03 PM CST: Organic Hobby will be bringing 5 1/2" PVC figures based on Reverse Cross (Arucard) and Bayonet (Anderson) from Hellsing: Search & Destroy Volume 2 to North America. Click the thumbnails above to see full-sized images of both figures. Photo Archive: Indiana Jones - Sallah Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 09:00 PM CST: Today's Photo Archive series of updates features more basic figures in the Indiana Jones toy line by Hasbro. He's Indy's most trusted ally in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and now Sallah is back with an all-new action figure! Photo Archive: Indiana Jones - Russian Soldier Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 07:00 PM CST: Today's Photo Archive series of updates features more basic figures in the Indiana Jones toy line by Hasbro. There aren't that many spoilers from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on the Russian Soldier page, but all the same, proceed with caution! Kotobukiya Announces The Dark Knight Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 06:53 PM CST: This summer will see the theatrical release of the newest cinematic chapter in the Batman saga: THE DARK KNIGHT. Kotobukiya announces a series of high-end collectibles based on the film, each exhibiting the level of quality and craftsmanship that the company is known for, with the first release being BATMAN “DARK KNIGHT BAT-SUIT” ARTFX STATUE. Get the full scopp after the jump. Diamond Select: Minimate Avengers Assemble! Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 06:43 PM CST: Before they were Mighty, before they were New, before they were Disassembled – they were the Avengers! Banding together to combat threats too great for one hero to handle alone, the Avengers were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963 and went on to become one of the Marvel Universe’s premiere super-teams. Now Diamond Select Toys brings you the ultimate Minimate set featuring four of the team’s founding members! Click on the thumbnail above for all the details. Photo Archive: Indiana Jones - Mutt Williams II Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 05:00 PM CST: Today's Photo Archive series of updates features more basic figures in the Indiana Jones toy line by Hasbro. Up next is the second figure for Mutt Williams, a new character from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Spoiler warning apply to this page, so read at your own risk! Photo Archive: Indiana Jones - Monkey Man Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 03:00 PM CST: Today's Photo Archive series of updates features more basic figures in the Indiana Jones toy line by Hasbro. From Raiders of the Lost Ark comes the merciless Monkey Man...who comes with the doomed little critter. Photo Archive: Indiana Jones - Marion Ravenwood Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 01:00 PM CST: Today's Photo Archive series of updates features more basic figures in the Indiana Jones toy line by Hasbro. The next figure in the spotlight is from Raiders of the Lost Ark....it's the lovely Marion Ravenwood, who is armed to fight off the Cairo henchmen...bring it on! Photo Archive: Indiana Jones - Cemetery Warrior Posted by Curto on May 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM CST: Today's Photo Archive series of updates features more basic figures in the Indiana Jones toy line by Hasbro. From the upcoming movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, comes the mysterious Cemetery Warrior. Beware of spoilers! More News