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Mezco: Underdog Action figures!

D. Martin January 30, 2007

To some Underdog wasn't just a Saturday morning cartoon, it was a way of life, and clearly the artisans at Mezco agree. This Summer, they will be releasing the first wave of figures. The line will include Underdog, Sweet Polly Purebred, Riff Raff, and Simon Barsinister. In traditional Mezco style, expect to see these figures in clamshell packages with interchangeable arms and accessories. Full Report


Photo Archive: Subject 5 - Security Guard

Curto January 30, 2007

Even zombies read CTR! Today's Photo Archive includes the Comic-Con exclusive figure of one of The Dead from Sideshow Collectibles. Check out the gallery for Subject 5: Security Guard. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: Dragons Special Feature

D. Martin January 26, 2007

McFarlane Toys has updated their site with a new feature showcasing the fifth wave of their Dragons figure line. Follow this link to check out the feature. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: Robocop 3-D Poster

D. Martin January 26, 2007

McFarlane Toys has added Robocop to their growing line of 3-D Wall Hanging movie posters. Part man, part machine, for sale this May. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: MFT To Make Grinch Figures

D. Martin January 26, 2007

McFarlane Toys is about to produce figures based on Warner Brother's "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" cartoon. The line, which will feature both 3" and 6" scales, will focus on all the classic scenes in the classic holiday special. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: Win An Exclusive NFL Figure

D. Martin January 26, 2007

McFarlane Toys is offering collectors a chance to win their NFL Experience exclusive Jason Taylor figure. Follow this link to enter. Full Report


Sideshow/ Weta: LOTR Deals

D. Martin January 25, 2007

Sideshow is offering discounts codes for a couple of their Lord Of The Rings statues. Collectors who have yet to pick up either the Peter Jackson as a Corsair statue or the Sauron's Mace weapon set can now use these codes (CORSAIR125 and SAUMACE125 respectively) for 30% off. This deal expires on January 31st. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles Announces New LOTR Line

D. Martin January 25, 2007

Sideshow Collectibles has something new planned for Lord Of The Rings collectors. Follow this link to read all about their new LOTR Diorama line. Full Report


Joe Ledbetter: Exclusive Toxic Swamp Dog

D. Martin January 24, 2007

Diamond Distribution will be offering an exclusive 8" Qee from Joe Ledbetter. The orange Toxic Swamp Dog will be limited to 504 pieces and will retail for roughly $60. Collectors will want to keep their eyes peeled as these dogs hit online and comic store shelves in April. Full Report


Kaiyodo: New Bomé Figure

D. Martin January 24, 2007

Kaiyodo, through Diamond Distribution, will be offering a new PVC figurine. The 8" blister carded Bomé: Otaku No Video Misty May figure will be available at online retailers and comic shops this May for around $30. Full Report


Kotobukiya: Shii Arisugawa ARTFX Statue

D. Martin January 24, 2007

Diamond Distribution has just announced a new Kotobukiya statue based on the work of Japanese illustrator Shunya Yamashita. The 1/7th scale PVC statue of Shii Arisugawa compliments the earlier released Sera-Chan ARTFX statue. This statue is expected to hit shelves this July at roughly $45. Follow this link for all the details. Full Report


Kotobukiya: Evangelion 10th Anniversary

D. Martin January 24, 2007

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kotobukiya has announced they will be producing a new 1/8th scale PVC statue based on NGE Rei Ayanami in "Race Queen". The statue should retail for about $50 and is expected to make it to online stores and comic shops in June. Full Report


Mezco: Living Dead Winners Announced

D. Martin January 23, 2007

Mezco has just posted images of all the winning entries in their Living Dead Doll Halloween costume competition. Click this link if you aren't all scaredy-pants. Full Report


NECA: God Of War Figures

D. Martin January 22, 2007

NECA has unveiled images of Kratos; the first figure in their God of War action figure line. Follow this link to check out all the images. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: Ghost Rider Is Almost Gone

D. Martin January 19, 2007

Sideshow's Ghost Rider Maquette, based on his appearance in the upcoming Nicolas Cage movie, is almost completely sold out. Click the link to get this one before its gone! Full Report


McFarlane Toys: Release Dates For 2007 Sports Lines

D. Martin January 19, 2007

McFarlane Toys has announced the release dates for all the McFarlane's Sportspicks figures that have at this point been revealed. Follow this link to find out when your favourites will be coming out. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: New Military Figures Revealed

D. Martin January 19, 2007

McFarlane Toys has posted images of the fifth wave of figures in their Military line. Follow this link to check out the images. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: Thunderball Bond Sold Out

D. Martin January 19, 2007

Well, we never thought it would last and Bond collectors proved us right. Sideshow's Sean Connery as James Bond - Thunderball Premium Format figure is gone. Collectors that missed out best jump onto that Wait List right now! Full Report


Gentle Giant: Willy Wonka Sale

D. Martin January 18, 2007

Gentle Giant is offering 15% off their stock of 400% Golden Ticket Bearbricks, Will Wonka RAH (Real Action Heroes) figure, Wonka and Golden Ticket Bearbrick 2-pack, and Will Wonka 12" figure. Follow this link to order. Full Report


Sideshow/ Electric tiki: The Maltese Chimp Statues

D. Martin January 18, 2007

Sideshow has added Electric Tiki's The Maltese Chimp Statues to their site. These cool statues are available in four unique colour varitations. Click the link to check them out! Full Report


Gentle Giant: Revised Shipping Dates

D. Martin January 18, 2007

Gentle Giant has updated the shipping schedules on a few of their upcoming pieces. The Disney Dragonkind Maleficent and Elliot statues, and the Harry Potter Hagrid and Mad Eye Moody mini busts will all now ship in March while the Gandalf and Balrog mini busts will ship in May and June respectively. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: 1:4 Scale Thunderball Bond Is Up

D. Martin January 18, 2007

Sideshow's Sean Connery as James Bond - Thunderball Premium Format figure is up for pre-order. Mark our words, with an edition of only 150 pieces worldwide, this won't make it 24 hours before selling out. Full Report


Gentle Giant: More Edition Sizes Revealed

D. Martin January 17, 2007

Gentle Giant has announced the edition sizes of some of their Pirates Of The Caribbean, Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings products. The Animated Jack Sparrow and Animated Gandalf maquettes are limited to 1500 pieces, The Balrog and Gandalf mini busts are both set at 3000 pieces each, the Voldermort mini bust is set at 2500 pieces, and lastly, the Riddle Grave statue is limited to 1500 pieces. Full Report


Gentle Giant: Find The One Ring

D. Martin January 17, 2007

The tricksey Hobbitses at Gentle Giant have slipped in a little surprise for collectors of their Ringbearers min busts. In a secret compartment on the bottom of their Strider and Ringwraith busts, GGS has randomly placed 100 Noble Collection One Ring Sterling edition prop replicas. Full Report


Gentle Giant: Edition Sizes Revealed

D. Martin January 15, 2007

Gentle Giant Has announced the edition sizes on some of their upcoming Lord Of The Rings and Harry Potter collectibles. Their Harry Year 5 mini bust is set at 5000 pieces, Gho Chang mini bust at 2500 pieces, and Draco Malfoy mini bust at 3000 pieces. Their Animated Saruman maquette's production run is set at 1500 pieces. Full Report


DC Direct: Minimates Series 5

D. Martin January 15, 2007

DC Direct has announced the fifth wave in their Minimates line. Coming to online and comic stores on September 19th are Captain Marvel with Mary Marvel, Guy Gardner with Kilowog, Hawkman with Hawkgirl, and Red tornado with Ma Hunkel. Full Report


DC Direct: Donna Troy Bust

D. Martin January 15, 2007

DC Direct continues its series of Adam Hughes designed "Woman of the DC Universe" busts with the addition of Donna Troy. This 5 1/2" hand-painted cold-cast porcelain bust, sculpted by Jack Mathews, will be available at online and comic stores on September 5th. Full Report


DC Direct: Sandman Absolute Statue

D. Martin January 15, 2007

DC Direct has revealed the first image of the upcoming Sandman Absolute statue. Standing 11", this hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue sculpted by Jim Maddox will be available only through comic and online stores on September 26th with a suggested retail price of $175. Full Report


DC Direct: Alex Ross' Justice Series 6

D. Martin January 15, 2007

DC Direct Has just revealed the sixth set of figures in the popular Justice League line. Like all the previous waves, series 6 sports sculpts based on the Alex Ross DC comic "Justice". This series includes Hawkgirl, Batman Armored, Green Lantern Armored, and Scarecrow. The assortment will be available through online and comic stores on September 12th. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: MFT Gets The Godfather

D. Martin January 12, 2007

McFarlane Toys has announced that they will be producing figures and a 3-D Wall Hanging Poster based on Francis Ford Coppola's classic 1972 film, The Godfather. Expect to see these on the shelves this fall. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: NFL Legends 3 Announced

D. Martin January 12, 2007

McFarlane Toys has just revealed the line up of the third series of their NFL Legends line. The upcoming wave will feature Bo Jackson, Dan Marino, Reggie White, Roger Staubach, Earl Campbell, and a new version of John Elway. NFL Legends 3 is expected to hit the shelves in July. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: Action Figure Awards

D. Martin January 12, 2007

McFarlane Toys has just posted the results of their 4th Annual Action Figure Awards. Follow This Link to check out what figures your fellow collectors have voted on as being the best MFT had to offer. Full Report


NECA: Harry Potter Figures Revealed

D. Martin January 12, 2007

NECA updated their site with the first images of their upcoming Harry Potter line. The first wave will include Tri-Wizard Tournament Harry, 2 Death Eaters, a Dementor, and Lord Voldermort. Head over to NECA to check out all the images. Full Report


DC Direct: 13" Nightwing

D. Martin January 12, 2007

Nightwing has been revealed as the latested edition to
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Sideshow/ Medicom: Hey, Where's Spidey?

D. Martin January 12, 2007

Sadly, we've removed the links to the Medicom's RAH (Real Action Heroes) Spider-man 3 Figures. Sony has asked Sideshow to remove the images and pre-order pages until a later date. Thankfully, all those that did get their pre-orders in, SSC will still honour your orders… But you can't look at the pretty pictures any more. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: Free Morgul Lord War Mask

D. Martin January 11, 2007

Lord Of The Ring fans who like discount prices and free stuff will want to sign up to Sideshow's newsletter to get both. SSC is offering a free War Mask of the Morgul Lord to newsletter subscribers who are purchasing any in stock Sideshow/ Weta LOTR collectibles. Go with haste though, as this special is only available until January 15th. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: James Bond Legacy Collection

D. Martin January 11, 2007

Speaking of 007, Sideshow's James Bond Legacy Collection is still available. Follow this link to get these great figures before they're gone. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: New 1:4 Scale Bond

D. Martin January 11, 2007

SSC has just given us a taste of what's to come for the James Bond Premium Format line. While we don't know much about it yet, one thing is certain, the Sean Connery as James Bond - Thunderball 1:4 scale figure is going to be a hit. Head on over and check out the preview. Full Report


Sideshow/ Medicom: Spider-man 3 Figures

D. Martin January 11, 2007

Sideshow has just opened up the pre-orders for Medicom's RAH (Real Action Heroes) Spider-man 3 Figures. Up are two versions of Spidey -one in his classic red and blues and the other in the black symbiote costume- and Venom. Click the link above to get yours ordered. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: MFT Gets 24

D. Martin January 11, 2007

McFarlane Toys has just revealed one of two Jack Bauer figures. MFT will be releasing the figures in scene specific boxed sets, not unlike their Lost figures. Fans of the popular Fox show can expect these figures to hit shelves in August. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: Dracula Is Back!

D. Martin January 10, 2007

SSC has received more stock of their Dracula Life-Sized Bust. Collectors scared by the vampire's $49.99 price tag will be relieved to know that the FlexPay option can be used on this piece, which is great news since with a production run of only 250 worldwide, this bad boy from Transylvania might not make it to see the light of day. Full Report


NECA: 300 Packaging Revealed

D. Martin January 10, 2007

NECA has unveiled the packaging for the first wave of figures based on the movie adaptation of Frank Miller's 300 graphic novel. Follow this link to check out all the images. Full Report


NECA: Dead Man's Chest Wave 3

D. Martin January 8, 2007

NECA has updated their site with images of the packaging for the forthcoming third wave of their Pirates of The Carribean: Dead Man's Chest figure line. Follow this link to check out all the images. Full Report


Photo Archive: Mezco Toyz South Park Series 4

Curto January 7, 2007

Today's Photo Archive update takes a trip to that small town of South Park from Mezco Toyz. Check out the detailed photos of series 4, which includes Goth Stan, Terrance & Phillip, A.W.E.S.O.M.-O, and Jimmy. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: NBA Wave 12 Announced

D. Martin January 5, 2007

McFarlane Toys has just images of the 12th wave of their NBA collection. The line will include Gilbert Arenas, Chris Paul, and Tony Parker along with new editions of Elton Brand, Dwayne Wade, and Allen Iverson. Follow this link to check out the images. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: New 3-D Movie Poster

D. Martin January 5, 2007

McFarlane Toys has just announced the latest addition to their 3-D Poster line. The new piece is based upon the 1976 Rocky one sheet. Follow this link to check out the images. Full Report


McFarlane Toys: New MLB Figure

D. Martin January 5, 2007

McFarlane Toys has announced the addition of Andy Pettitte to the MLB wave 19 line up. The figure, a repaint of the wave 10 figure, will sport his Yankees pinstripe uniform. Full Report


NECA: Kratos Wax Sculpt

D. Martin January 4, 2007

Continuing where they left off in their Making of a God feature, NECA has revealed the wax sculpt of their forthcoming God of War Kratos action figure. Follow this link to check it out. Full Report


Mattel: Toys You Can Wear

D. Martin January 3, 2007

Mattel has announced that they have joined in a licensing partnership with adidas to produce footwear, apparel, and accessories based on their Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and My Scene brands. Follow this link for all the details.
Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: Legolas & Gimli Offered Again

D. Martin January 2, 2007

Sideshow is now offering a Second Chance on their Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Legolas and Gimli on Arod statue. Collectors who missed out on this beautiful statue previously should jump at this while they still can. Full Report


Sideshow Collectibles: Kiss Premium Format Figures

D. Martin January 2, 2007

SSC has updated their Kiss Premium Format Figure page with pre-production images of The Demon figure. Collectors interested in all four figures will be please to find out that Sideshow is offering their FlexPay plan for all of them. Full Report


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