NEWS: SLUG Zombies In Stores Now

We haven't been able to confirm it for ourselves (yet) but we've just been informed that the Jakks Pacific SLUG Zombie mini-figures are now available at Toys R Us. 



Hopefully we'll be able to confirm that very soon.

NEWS: NECA's Terminator Kyle Reese Work In Progress

We've no word on when we can expect a release for NECA's Kyle Reese figure, but having seen the above work-in-progress shot, you can certainly colour us very excited.

NECA's Facebook Page.

NEWS: Matty Collector's Mad Matty March Sale

Matty Collector has just announced that - from today - they (sorry, I can't play along with the idea that he's a real person...) will be offering up to 30% off on selected orders.

Click through for the full sales listing.

Toy Fans,



I've got spring fever and I've got it bad: from March 1 through March 20, I'm running a huge sale on tons of great products! Just have a look at the figures

NEWS: BBC America Producing Two New Genre Shows

As ratings continue to grow - no doubt fueled by the success of Doctor Who - BBC America has announced the creation of two new shows created by British writers for the US audience.



Wired is the brainchild of Stephen Volk, writer of the controversial predicted-the-Ghost-Hunters-style-paranormal-investigation-show-years-before-it-happened-mockumentary Ghost Watch. The sci-fi show is

VIDEO VIEW: Despicable Me 2 Teaser

OK, so we learn absolutely nothing about the upcoming sequel to 2010's surprise hit animated comedy, Despicable Me in this trailer, but what can I say? I'm a sucker for the Minions.

NEWS: Big Chief Studios' Amy Pond Pre-Order Details

Hey - want to get your hands on the 1/6th scale deluxe Amy Pond doll from Big Chief Studios?



Big Chief Studios (or BIG Chief Studios as they insist on rendering it) will soon be releasing the 1:6 Scale Collector Figure Amy Pond, which serves as a superb companion piece (ha!) to last year's Eleventh Doctor figure.







Although there's still no confirmed release date, you can now register

VIDEO VIEW: Latest Marvel's The Avengers Trailer

Here's the latest trailer for the upcoming Marvel's The Avengers.



To be honest, it all seemed a little run-of-the-mill (are we really that jaded now?) until the post-title tag, in which... well, just make sure you keep watching, as it's probably the best part of the trailer.



And just for fun, here's the UK version of the trailer, sporting the new - and very clunky - Marvel

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - Varujan ''Bull'' Ayvazyan

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store-Exclusive]



Varujan ''Bull'' Ayvazyan was a circus acrobat in Europe who did occasional undercover work for an international police organization. His circus act involved breaking two-by-fours over his own face, a feat that deeply impressed the GI JOE team. They recruited him for his iron toughness and fluency in a dozen different

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - David ''Red Dog'' Taputapu

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store-Exclusive]


David ''Red Dog'' Taputapu lost his chance to play pro football as a barefoot placekicker when a defensive linesman ground his cleats into the big Samoan's toe. He gave the linesman a concussion and was suspended for unnecessary roughness. He worked as a stuntman until the GI JOE Team recruited him. When they encounter

FEATURE: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers - Assignment 4

It's time once again for another assignment for The League of Extraordinary Bloggers!





This week, Brian at Cool and Collected mixed it up a little, with a ''March Madness'' theme, which I believe is currently popular right now due to sports being played this month and it being an insane time to do it. Or something. But from what I gather, whichever teams scores the most home runs in the

NEWS: NBC's Awake Premieres Tonight

Just a reminder to US viewers that the intriguing split-reality genre-drama Awake premieres tonight at 10PM EST on NBC.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Roadblock and Beachhead Reviews

So General Joes got their hands on the pre-production versions of the Roadblock and Beachhead figures from the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Showdown 3-Pack and sadly it looks like Hasbro may - may - be cutting a few corners with the figures. Keep in mind however that these are pre-production versions of the toys and we may see these issues fixed by the time they hit shelves later this

VIDEO VIEW: Peter Weyland's TED 2023 Address (Prometheus Viral Teaser)

Prometheus lands in theatres June 8th.

NEWS: Toys R Us Leap Day Cyber Sale

Today - February 29th 2012 - is, as you may have gathered, a Leap Day. So while you wait for Leap Day William to come and give you candy for your tears, why not spend the time browsing through the discounted items listed in Toys R Us' Leap Day Cyber Sale?



Although there's not much here you probably haven't already passed-on in the clearance aisle at your local TRU and many of the items

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter Audience Reactions

A few lucky cinema goers got to see an early preview screening of Disney-Pixar's John Carter on Monday night and Barsoomian fan-site The John Carter Files caught-up with them afterward to ask what they thought of the movie. But before you click play, be warned that there is a spoiler at around the 0:45 mark.



Surprisingly - given the early testing scores - John Carter received a very

VIDEO VIEW: Entertainment Tonight's Avengers On-set Report

There's not a great deal to see here - as is usually the way with ET's ''so how did you - ooh look, a squirrel!'' -style of reporting - but fans will I'm sure enjoy this brief on-set report.



Thanks to SFX for the spot.

NEWS: Lucy Lui Is Elementary's Watson

CBS has found their Watson... in the shape of Lucy Liu.


As reported at Deadline, Liu will be playing Joan Watson to Johnny Lee Millar's Sherlock Holmes in CBS's modernisation of the classic Conan Doyle-created detective stories, Elementary.



The project, written by Robert Doherty, is set in present day and stars Jonny Lee Miller as eccentric Brit Sherlock Holmes, a former consultant to

PODCAST: The Geek Shall Inherit Podcast - Episode 12

Here's Episode 12 of the Geek Shall Inherit Podcast, which this time around covers AMC's Comic Book Men, The Muppets, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and more.



The episode is available to stream directly from AFI or you can grab it at iTunes.

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter Trailer 3

Here's the latest trailer for Disney-Pixar's John Carter.



It's sad to see the trailer still missing the mark so widely, especially when the fan-made trailer we brought you yesterday does so good a job conveying the movie's tone and premise.



John Carter opens in theatres next Friday (March 9th.)

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - Spirit Iron-Knife

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store-Exclusive]


SPIRIT IRON-KNIFE is a Native American mystic warrior with a degree in psychology, and the best wilderness tracker on the GI JOE team. he uses his uncanny ability to find and read the faintest signs, and his keen understanding of human nature, to not only track but also anticipate his quarry's actions. In the field, he

PODCAST: JDSO Episode 1

Here's Episode One of the Joe Declassified SPEC:OPs Podcast. In a fairly extensive who's who of Joe collecting, Gyre-Viper, TOPSON, PJDonnelly and the rest of the cast discuss the upcoming Retaliation figures,  the proposed - and then un-produced - Cobra Island Play Set and more.



Joe Declassified SPEC:OPs Episode 1.

NEWS: Marvel's The Avengers Gets New Name

It seems The Movie Formerly Known as Marvel's The Avengers has undergone a title change...



According to SFX, the movie will be known in the UK by the title Marvel Avengers Assemble. 






Presumably this is to avoid confusion with the movie-of-the-cult-TV-show The Avengers. Interestingly, when the TV show was resurrected as a limited-run comicbook, it was renamed ''Steed and Mrs Peel'' to

NEWS: Marvel vs Capcom 3 Minimates Series 2

Here's the latest wave of Minimates in the Marvel vs Capcom 3 Series 2 line-up.




Available in Toys R Us, this line-up of five, two-figure packs breaks down as follows.


Wolverine vs Viewtiful Joe
Spider-Man vs Chris Redfield
Sentinel vs Ryu
Nathan Spencer vs Taskmaster


The specialist store assortment, meanwhile, switches things up a little with the addition of some new characters.



In

VIDEO VIEW: Ryan Reynolds Talks Deadpool, Green Lantern 2

IGN UK caught-up with Ryan Reynolds and quizzed him on his dual superhero roles, Deadpool and Green Lantern.

Although he doesn't really commit to much, fans of the Merc with the Mouth will be pleased to hear that the new movie - which is currently still in pre-production - will be a fresh start for the character previously seen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine - who was, in effect,

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - Felix ''Mercenary'' Stratton

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store-exclusive]


Felix ''Mercenary'' Stratton is the only COBRA VIPER to defect to the GI Joe team and survive. He joined COBRA for the adventure and promise of material gain, but soon grew dissatisfied with the COBRA philosophy. To escape COBRA Island, he hot-wired a hydrofoil and outran his pursuers. He brings to the team a

REMINDER: That Figures on Facebook and Twitter

Just a quick reminder that you can keep up-to-date on all the latest News, Reviews, Features and happenings at That Figures not only through the blog but also our Facebook Page and Twitter Feed - so don't forget to Like and Follow us!

NEWS: Box O Zombies 10'' Figure - Sneak Peek

The above is a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 10'' Special Edition zombie, coming soon from Box O Zombies. No word yet on pricing, availability or when we can expect to see the final figure but we'll keep you posted.

PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 26

The Nerds Who Do Lunch get all retro in the latest episode of the Nerd Lunch Podcast, as they take a look at some of the world-changing technologies of yesteryear with special guest, The Retroist.



You can listen to the Podcast at the Nerd Lunch site, where it's also available in an assortment of downloadable flavours. But sadly not on 8-track...

NEWS: Motorbot's Squonks Now On Sale!

We brought you the first look at Motorbot's latest creation, The Squonks, yesterday but now the figures are on sale, we've all the information on pricing, colourways and more...

The Squonks are available now through the Deadbear Studios online store and they're available in six colourways - Black, Cream Soda, Jade, Root Beer, Red and - coming soon - Slime. 








Each Squonk is cast from

NEWS: Amazing Spider-Man Minimates

I'm not entirely sure how I missed these mini-figures during the New York Toy Fair coverage, but thanks to The Blot Says... I've now been alerted not only to their existence but also to the fact that they look like a lot of fun.



Diamond Select Toys will be releasing five, two-figure packs (presumably for starters), a full listing of which you can see - along with images - at The Blot Says.

VIDEO VIEW: The Raven TV Spot

You can see the pitch meeting now: 



''Edgar Allen Poe's works serve as the inspiration for a crazed murderer and the only man who can figure-out his next move is... Edgar Allen Poe!''



Hmm.



The Raven opens in theatres April 27th.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation - Kamakura Review

Earlier this morning we brought you the news that General Joes would be providing a sneak peek at the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation figures this week. Now here's the first in-depth pre-Review of Kamakura from the Ninja Showdown 3-pack.
General Joes: GI Joe: Retaliation - Kamakura (Ninja Showdown 3-Pack)

PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Episode 24

It's time for another edition of the UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast, Episode 24, which this week focuses on - among other things - the not-actually-as-much-fun-as-it-sounds-because-it's-not-the-swords-and-sorcery-sort-of-fantasy game Fantasy Baseball.



Listen now!

NEWS: Wrath of the Titans Image Gallery

Here's the latest gallery of images from the upcoming fantasy flick, Wrath of the Titans.


Wrath of the Titans reunites Clash... cast members Sam Worthington (Perseus), Liam ''We're closed'' Neeson (Zeus) and Ralph Fiennes (Hades), who are joined by newcomer Rosamund Pike (Andromeda) in their battle against the Titans.

















Wrath of the Titans opens March 30th.



Source: SFX.

NEWS: GI Joe Collectors' Club - Sign-up Now Available!

The GI Joe Collectors' Club has just released their sign-up forms, so if you're looking to join the club - or renew your membership - then head over to the site, where you can now download the documentation you'll need to complete and then mail in - along with your payment - before the deadline cut-off point of March 16th.



Check the GIJCC's official site for details.

NEWS: Toys R Us - Three for Two Action Figure Offer

Action figure fans with an eye for a bargain will be pleased to see that Toys R Us is offering the chance to score a free toy as part of their snappily-titled Buy 2 Get the 3rd Free deal. As you can see from the above flyer, the offer includes figures from the Star Wars, Transformers Deluxe, GI Joe, Spider-Man, Thor and Marvel Universe lines and runs from now until March 3rd 2012.



Thanks

PODCAST: Nerd City Podcast Episode 130

Greetings, brave heroes! A great quest stands before thee. Thy task is this: travel to the realm of Nerd City and using your +10 Internet Connection, acquire the mythical tome known as the Nerd City Podcast's 130th Incantation, whereupon thou shalt be made privy to all manner of Dungeon and Dragon-related lore.



Or for those of you who don't speak Roleplay, here's Episode 130 of the Nerd

VIDEO VIEW: Falling Skies Season 2 TV Spot

Here's the TV Spot for Season 2 of TNT's sci-fi drama Falling Skies.



No word on when the show will return - beyond the vague date of ''Summer'' - but until then here's MTVGeek's behind-the-scenes feature, which should help tide you over until then.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Toys - Sneak Peek

The GI Joe: Retaliation toy line seems to have split collectors into two camps, with some being underwhelmed by the ''kiddyfied'' look of the line and news that some may feature reduced articulation, whereas other collectors (myself included) are rather excited about the dynamic look and kid-friendly appeal of the toys. And so far all we've had to go on is Hasbro's official images and a

NEWS: Playmates' Ninja Turtles Review

This year's New York Toy Fair saw Playmates Toys announce their new line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys. Now here's a closer look at what fans can expect from the figures when they arrive later this year...



MTV Geek received a special Limited Edition Michelangelo figure from Playmates Toys and spent some time playing with posing the toy. Here's what they had to say.







The sculpt

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter Fan Trailer

John Carter - a movie so bland and so utterly forgettable that nobody in their right mind even knows what it is - let alone wants to see it. Right?





Well, maybe this fan-made - and  director-approved - trailer will change your mind...

PODCAST: Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 28

What better way to start your day - and indeed, week - than with Episode 28 of the Articulated Monster Podcast...?

NEWS: Shrunken Head Studios' Creepshow Nathan Granthan Update

Work seems to be steaming ahead on Shrunken Head Studios' first Creepshow figure, Nathan Granthan, if the update posted today is anything to go by.





The company updated their Facebook Page status late last night (fitting!) with the following in-character message:



Ok kiddies... here's an update for all you CREEPSHOW fans!!! The prototype for Ol' Nathan Grantham has been completed! He

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Daytona 500 TV Spot

Because one TV spot isn't enough for a movie of this size, here's another TV spot for the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation, aired during this weekend's Daytona 500 (hence the title.)



Thanks to The HISS Tank for the spot (and upload.)

REVIEW: Lego Hero Factory - Waspix

Produced by Lego | Released Summer 2011


“Attention heroes! The beast they call Waspix has been spotted in your vicinity. It may use its wings to attack from above so keep your eyes peeled! It has three stingers and two corrupted Quaza spikes, installed by Witch Doctor, to control it. This pesky pest is no pushover!” 



Hero Factory Waspix

Released in the Summer of 2011, Waspix is - unlike

NEWS: Sideshow Collectibles' Legendary Scale Wolverine

We don't have much to tell you about Sideshow Collectibles' Legendary Scale Wolverine right now - indeed, all we have is the above image - but we've been promised more will be revealed tomorrow, ahead of the March 1st pre-order date.



Sideshow Collectibles: Wolverine Legendary Scale Figure.

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation TV Spot

As we approach the release of GI Joe: Retaliation this Summer, Paramount is - it appears - tweaking the trailer to find the best approach to get the audience into theatres. This latest version (which is in effect just a remix of the earlier trailers) only really adds a couple of new scenes and lines of additional dialogue, but it's still worth a watch.

NEWS: Galaxxor's Ben Spencer Interview

Fans of the Monster Hunter Robo won't want to miss this very cool interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer at Man-E-Toys, in which he discusses how he got into the toy business, his influences and just what the future holds for the line.



MAN-E-TOYS: Exclusive Interview with Galaxxor Creator Ben Spencer.

NEWS: Kotobukiya's Phantasy Star Online Yellowboze Ver Apsy

Kotobukiya has released the first images of their upcoming (deep breath) Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst RAcaseal Yellowboze Ver. Apsy.





I'll be the first to admit I have no idea what a Blue Burst RAcaseal Yellowboze Ver. Apsy is (aside from a bad Scrabble hand) but here's some images from the Kotobukiya Facebook Gallery to tide you over until the figure's release this Summer.

NEWS: ABC's Beauty and The Beast Casting Update

Scottish singer and actor Darius Campbell has signed-up to play the role of ''the Beast'' in ABC's Beauty and the Beast.



According to Deadline, Campbell - probably best known to UK visitors for his appearance on the Simon Cowell talent shows Pop Idol and Pop Stars - has signed-on to portray the role of Shiro in ABC's take on the story, described as a ''fantasy re-imagining'' of the classic

NEWS: Hot Toys Announce The Expendables 2 Line

The post's title pretty much says it all but Hot Toys has announced they're developing a line of 1/6th-scale collectible figures based on the every-action-hero-ever-in-one-movie flick, The Expendables 2.



No word yet on which characters will be featured, pricing or availability but we'll hopefully know more soon.



Hot Toys Facebook Page.

NEWS: David Morrisey Joins Cast of The Walking Dead

British actor David Morrisey will be joining the cast of The Walking Dead for its third season.



Warning: The following contains spoilers.



From AMC's Website:


AMC announced today that David Morrissey has been cast in the role of The Governor in the network's critically acclaimed hit series The Walking Dead. The Governor, a character from Robert Kirkman's graphic novel, is the leader of

VIDEO VIEW: Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 57

Here's Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 57, featuring swearing, ''adult'' humour and new boy Jeremy. Oh and there are some toy reviews here, too.



Be warned that this video is not suitable for younger viewers.

NEWS: Motorbot's Squonks

Meet the Squonks, the latest creations from Deadbear Studios' Motorbot.



The Squonk stands at around 3'' tall and features two points of articulation. Motorbot currently has three colourways in production - clear green, solid green (with includes hand-painted detailing) and black, with each featuring a suspended glitter effect for double coolness value.







Motorbot will be offering ten

VIDEO VIEW: A Game of Thrones Trailer

A Game of Thrones Season 2 returns to HBO this April. Ahead of that, here's a sneak peek of what we can expect.

NEWS: Plaid Stallions' New Book: Rack Toys - Contributions Needed

Rack Toys is the upcoming book from Plaid Stallions' Brick Mantooth. But if Rack Toys is ever to make it to print, then he'll need a little help. And this is where you come in.

Over to Brick to explain:


Colorful packaging hanging from your pharmacists or grocer's shelves, designed to entice you while you sat in your parents shopping cart.



Often terribly made, these strange playthings

VIDEO VIEW: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope Trailer

Here's the trailer for the upcoming Morgan Spurlock-directed Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope.



No word on a US release date but given that the above trailer just surfaced, hopefully we'll know very soon.

NEWS: More MegaCon Cosplay

Here's another round of awesome Cosplay from last week's MegaCon.



The gallery - which can be seen in full at ComicBookMovie.com - features the photography of David Ngo, so if you're a Cosplay fan then I suggest you check-out his Flickr stream.










David Ngo's Flickr Stream

VIDEO VIEW: Wrath of the Titans Trailer

Whether I hated Clash of the Titans because it was a bad remake or just a bad movie, I'm still not sure but maybe I'll be able to make-up my mind if/when I see the sequel, Wrath of the Titans, which opens next month.

NEWS: Pembelton Stranglefoot Custom Colourways Now Available

If you've ever wanted a Pembelton Stranglefoot of your own, then you're in luck...



As Rich explains at the UME Toys Blog:



Pembelton seems to be a popular little chap judging by all the questions I've had about him and more importantly his release date. I have really enjoyed making this little chap and want to make Pembelton special for each person ordering him, to this end I've decided

VIDEO VIEW: Brave Trailer

Here's the trailer for Disney-Pixar's upcoming Atlanta Braves-bating Brave.



Brave will be in theatres this Summer.

NEWS: NECA Talks Alien, Aliens & Prometheus

NECA has - over the years - produced some excellent licensed movie tie-in toys. Now they've turned their attention once more to the universe of the Alien franchise - and Prometheus...





Here's what NECA had to say on what we can expect to see coming our way:






Xenomorphs have been around us for over 30 years now. Many iterations have taken this aggressive race to become icons of Horror

VIDEO VIEW: The Raid US Trailer

Here's the first US trailer for Indonesian action flick The Raid, packed with more action than you can shake a Tonfa stick at. Which you probably would want to do in this case, unless you fancy getting your face smashed off a wall. Repeatedly.



Sony has snagged the US rights to the movie, which will be released next month.



Check out Nerd City for more info, plus the Red Band Trailer.

NEWS: Die Hard 5 Casting News

A Good Day to Die Hard (which we think sounds too much like an early morning TV show) is - as you may have gathered - the fifth entry in the Die Hard franchise.

Die Harderererest is reportedly based around the estranged relationship between John McClane and his son - which will no doubt be resolved by shooting lots of bad guys and making amusing quips. Now EW reports that Spartacus actor Jai

VIDEO VIEW: Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock - ''Epic'' Trailer

Here's the extended trailer for the upcoming PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita game, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock - which looks more and more like old-school action-platformer Impossible Mission every time I see it. And I mean that in a good way.



The Eternity Clock is released next month.

NEWS: FAO Schwarz Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Toy Retrospective

FAO Schwarz are celebrating their 150th Anniversary this year and to commemorate the event they're hosting a retrospective look at the history of toys.



The event - which runs until April 10th -  is being held at their flagship New York store and features a host of toys from over the last 150 years. Here's the press release, which details just what you can expect to see.




PRESS RELEASE:

PODCAST: The Cold Slither Podcast - Episode 19

Jinkies! This week the Cold Slither Podcast is all about everybody's favourite meddling kids Scooby and the gang!



Ro rissen! (That's my Scooby impression, by the way...)

NEWS: WIn a Box O Zombies!

You may recall last month we took a look at the super-cool Box O Zombies Series 1 and awarded the set a very respectable B+ score. But if that wasn't enough to entice you into grabbing a box for yourself, then how'd you like to score a set for free?





Box O Zombies is giving away one box of their fresh-eating figures for free through their Facebook Page. To stand a chance of winning, all

NEWS: Johnny Depp and Edgar Wright to Remake Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Disney has  tapped Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright to helm their remake of the seminal 70s science-fantasy-horror show, Kolchak: The Night Stalker.





According to Deadline, Disney is has approached the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World director with a view to developing a modern take on the classic show as a vehicle for co-producer and Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp.

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Renegades Kurt ''Airtight'' Shnurr

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011


Dr Kurt Shnurr is a scientist working for COBRA Industries. Shnurr became a bio-chemist to fight diseases in developing countries, and he believe COBRA personnel when they assured him they would support his goal. But he discovers that COBRA has darker plans for his research, and that even his lab partner, Dr Monev, is not who he pretends to be.

NEWS: Star Wars Action Figures Vintage 2012 Wave 2

Star Wars collectors will be pleased to see the latest wave of 2012 Vintage action figures.



Featuring Darth Maul, Lil' Orphan Ani and a robot, plus all your other favourites (who probably have names like Oob Toop and Lhrhrh Zlmnmnmnmnmn) the twelve-figure line-up also includes five figures based on characters and scenes deleted from Return of the Jedi, including Leia (In a Cloak), Luke (In

NEWS: Sleepy Robot 13 Shirts, Hats & Buttons

Not content with producing an awesome line of hand-crafted statuettes, Sleepy Robot 13's Lisastarchild has now moved on to producing a range of cute robot-themed apparel, including t-shirts, pins, hats and more.



Sleepy Robot 13 Apparel.

NEWS: Toys R Us BOGO Bonanza

Toys R Us is currently running a Buy One Get One 50% off deal on an assortment of toy lines, including Barbie Doll, Playmobil, Play-Doh and Lego toys (although some restrictions apply.) The offer can be used on purchases made in-store or online (although it's only available to US customers.)



The offer runs from now until the 25th of February.



Learn more at the Toys R Us website.

NEWS: Colin Donnell Joins Cast of CW's Arrow

The CW's televisual-adaptation of DC's ThGreen Arrow has added a new member to its growing cast list.


Relative TV newcomer Colin Donnell - best known for his role in Pan Am - has been cast in the role of Tommy Merlyn, described by the show's producers as:



"28 years old and devil-smooth, Tommy is a trustafarian like Oliver {Queen - AKA Green Arrow], a spectacularly rich young man whose

NEWS: Marvel Legends Klaw, Iron Man and Constrictor Review

The ever-dependable Marvelous News has the recently-released Constrictor, Iron Man and Klaw figures from the new Marvel Legends Wave 1 under the microscope in this rather cool three-character Review.



I have to admit that I wasn't that impressed with the figures when I saw them in Toys R Us (to me they seemed to be little more than slightly larger versions of the Marvel Universe figures I

VIDEO VIEW: Sam Mendes' Skyfall Video Blog 1

Here's director Sam Mendes sharing some thoughts on the development of the 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall.

Skyfall is due to land in theatres this November.

FEATURE: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers - Assignment 3

Following on from last week's inaugural (at least for That Figures) entry, here's The League of Extraordinary Bloggers' Assignment Three.


Cool and Collected's Brian - creator and coordinator of The League - posed an interesting question this week for all the retro-movie fans out there:


The 80′s and 90′s were filled with kids and teens in the movies. Which movie would you like to see a

NEWS: Diamond Select Toys Releases - February 22nd

If you're looking to pick-up some toys from Diamond Select, here's what you can expect to see on shelves from today.





The Art Asylum Blog features an update on all the newest releases landing at your local comic store from Diamond Select, which features:









Marvel Select: Green Goblin Action Figure

A Diamond Select Release! Designed and Sculpted by Art Asylum! Marvel Select gives

PODCAST: The Retroist Episode 013

Boop a doop a doop a do. Doop oop a doop a doo. Boop oop a doop oo doo woo woo woo woo!



Those of you who can read music will have already figured out from the above clue that the chief topic of this week's Retroist podcast is... Pac-Man!



Listen for yourself at The Retroist (where you'll also find links to the direct download for your MP-Ipad player.)

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Break Episode 204

Here's Toy Break #204, featuring the Lego Minifigures, Lego Minecraft, the Hot Wheels Light Speeders and all the latest toy and toy-art related news.

NEWS: Community Returns March 15th

In the greatest bit of TV news in a long time, we've just heard that Community will return to our screens on NBC at 8PM from March 15th. 



If you're not sure why we're covering a ''mainstream US comedy'' on the geekalicious That Figures then you've clearly never seen Community - a show that not only features its own in-universe Doctor Who but also manages to construct an episode based

HOT PIC: Thor Meets The Juggernaut

Regular Hot Pic contributor Snack-Eyes brings us a lighter look at the Marvel Universe.



If you'd like to contribute a cool shot, an image of your collection or a funny photo to the Hot Pic feature then you can submit your images to our usual email address.

FEATURE: John Carter a ''4/5'' Movie

Despite last week's report that the upcoming John Carter had been universally shunned by potential female viewers and that brand recognition seemed to be dismally low, we're hearing whispers that the movie itself is actually... pretty good.



First up, ComicBookMovie.com has an extended, almost play-by-play Review in which the movie is described as ''Historical. Emotional'' and awarded a 4/5

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Marvel Minimates Gallery

A week later and the updates are still rolling in...



In this case, it's in the form of a  selection from the Diamond Select's Marvel Minimates line-up, which features some very cool new additions.













You can view the full gallery - along with some of DST's other Marvel-themed toys - at the Art Asylum blog.

VIDEO VIEW: Justice League: Doom - Batman Scene

I've always been a fan of Alfred - yes, even when he used to cover for Bruce Wayne and dress-up as Batman (just why did nobody ever notice the moustache?) - so this clip from the upcoming Justice League: Doom struck a chord with me when I spotted it at Comic Book Resources.



Justice League: Doom will be available on Blu-Ray and DVD at the end of this month.

NEWS: EMCE's Jack Pierce Action Figure

Retro-doll specialist EMCE has released the details on the 50-piece limited edition Jack Pierce action figure.



Pierce was the genius make-up artist responsible for many of the Universal monsters' iconic looks. Not only did he design the make-up for Frankenstein's Monster (arguably the most recognisable classic monster make-up ever) but he also created the looks for Lon Chaney's Wolf-Man

NEWS: Sideshow's Daredevil Bust Gallery

We took a look earlier this week at the upcoming Sideshow Collectibles Daredevil bust. Now here's a few more shots to whet your appettite.





The 1:1 scale bust will be available to pre-order from tomorrow. Ahead of that though, here's more busty goodness (ooer) for you to enjoy.







See more at the Sideshow Collectibles Facebook Gallery.

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Renegades Law & Order

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011



Laws is a prison guard with his canine partner, Order. A rookie at the prison, Law is honest and fair. He refuses to join the corrupt warden and guards who hold illegal cage fights between prisoners. Law and Order encounter the Renegades when DUKE is arrested after being mistaken for a member of a chop shop ring.




Renegades Law & Order

The

VIDEO VIEW: Miminates MAX Episode 2

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Here's Episode 2 of the Minimates Mobile Action Xtreme animated promo featuring toys and characters from the Minimates MAX line. I was already pretty stoked about the very cool Armored Personnel Carrier but seeing it ''in action'' have me even more excited.
In related news, Diamond Select Toys has announced that their latest line of Minimate MAX toys will no longer be Toys R Us exclusives,

PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Episode 23

The Podcasts are rolling in thick and fast today, as UnderScoopFIRE!'s Episode 23 joins the avalanche of aural entertainment.



This week the retro-ramblings include such topics as ''what fictional character would you go on a Mario-esque quest to rescue?'' ''What was your most beloved childhood item?'' and ''If you were a trained killer, what would your finishing move be?''



UnderScoopFIRE

NEWS: Hot Toys Avengers Teaser

From Hot Toys' Facebook Page comes this teaser image and some insight into what we can expect to see coming our way as Hot Toys develop their Marvel's The Avengers line:


Following the great response of the announcement of Nick Fury from The Avengers, one of our largest campaigns this year, we believe that our fans just can’t wait to have a glimpse of the other members of the team! 



Glad

PODCAST: The Robot's Pajama Party Episode 13

Here's episode 13 of The Robot's Pajama's podcast, The Robot's Pajama Party, where Vincent and Matty discuss - among other things - Farscape, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Marvel's Star Wars comics and much, much more.



Come join the party!

NEWS: Panda Militia

We're not entirely sure who - or what - Panda Militia is, but if Adam Pratt (of Adam Pratt Art) is working on their stuff, then that's a furry foot already in our door. 



Be warned that this art may not be suitable for everybody due to its visceral nature.



Adam just uploaded two images of the piece he's been painting (pictured below), created by Panda Militia. I'm not sure if this is an

VIDEO VIEW: Tron Uprising - Extended Teaser

 

We've already seen much of the footage included in this video but now - as spotted by ComicBookMovie.com - here's the extended Tron Uprising teaser from last year (which we somehow missed), complete with Daft Punk soundtrack and some pre-production concept designs to further whet your appetite.



Tron Uprising will air on Disney XD later this year.

REVIEW: Lego Hero Factory - Evo 4.0 (Breakout)

Produced by Lego | Released December 2012


“Attention EVO! The evil villains have broken out of the Hero Factory and we have to recapture them, fast! We've equipped you with a powerful plasma shooter, anti-toxic power boots and tank arm, so you have everything you need to cuff them and put them back behind bars where they belong!”



Evo 4.0/Breakout

Evo 4.0 is the second Lego Hero Factory

NEWS: Post Toy Fair Round-Up

Miss anything from this year's New York Toy Fair? Well fear not, as Cool Toy Review has a very kindly indexed all of their coverage, compiling the best of the show into one handy article.



Cool Toy Review: TF2012.

VIDEO VIEW: New York Toy Fair - Mega Brands Showroom Tour

Here's Collection DX's video tour of the Mega Brands New York Toy Fair display from this year's show, featuring a close-up look at the Dragon Universe, Halo and Power Rangers lines.

NEWS: Doctor Who Season 7 Filming Now Underway!

Season 7 of the BBC's Doctor Who began filming yesterday. Although we've still no firm news on when we can expect to see it on our screens, we do have a few other tidbits on filming, casting and more...



Be warned that the following may contain spoilers.



SFX has compiled the latest confirmations - along with some rumours and a bit of healthy speculataion - regarding just what we can

NEWS: Ask Matty Masters of the Universe Classics February

He-Man.org has collated the latest round of Ask Matty Masters of the Universe Classics questions (and answers!) all in one bite-sized (maybe more if you're not Trap Jaw) feature. 



So check it out now!

NEWS: Presidential Monsters Wave 2

Rather patriotically, The Mego Museum posted a gallery yesterday (it being Presidents' Day and all) featuring the second wave of the Presidential Monsters retro-doll line. I'm pleased to see that the parodies seem a little better this time around, with the Doctor Benjamin Franklinstein (pictured above), Yeti Roosevelt and Lab Assistant Algor being a big improvement over the previously seen

NEWS: Transformers Generations Deluxe Class Gallery

Hasbro has just released a new gallery of images from their Transformers Generations Deluxe Class line of toys. Click through to see more...





Here's a sneak-peek at what to expect from the line's  Deluxe Class Waves 1 and 2, which are set to hit shelves soon.





















 In the meantime, here's the full gallery, as seen at the Transformers Facebook Page.

NEWS: Ask DST #151

It's a sci-fi themed round of Ask DST over at the Art Asylum Blog. So if you've ever wondered about the chances of a Captain Janeway figure or about the possibilities of getting your hands on some re-releases of their earlier toys then read the latest Q&A session, where all your queries will be answered!

NEWS: Hot Toys Nick Fury Gallery

Check-out this awesome gallery of images, featuring the upcoming 1/6th-scale Avengers Nick Fury from Hot Toys.




You can see the full gallery at the Hot Toys Facebook Page, but here's a few of the best.












No word yet on a release date but we'll bring you more when we have it.

NEWS: 481 Universe Drop Tonight

Fans of the 481 Universe line will be pleased to hear there's a new drop of custom Glyos and original 481 Universe figures coming tonight (Monday 20th February) at  8PM EST.



Ahead of that, check-out this awesome mini-gallery of teasers.

PODCAST: What's on Joe Mind Triple-Whammy

What's on Joe Mind? brings us a triple-whammy of awesome podcast goodness. As well as the regular episode, the guys also have an exclusive interview with the legendary Larry Hama and their ''Ladies' Night'' special looks at the hobby of Joe collecting - from the perspective of our wives and girlfriends.



Episode 42: What's on JOE Mind?
WOJM Special Edition #7: An Interview with Larry Hama

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Seymour ''Sci-Fi'' Fine

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011


Sci-Fi is a laser trooper who is a master of precision and patience. A laser weapon requires someone who can hold his position for an extended time. Sci-Fi is perfect for the job because he's a slow-moving, easy-going guy, and an experienced marksman. He can keep perfectly still as the laser burns through enemy weapon systems in a continuous-burst

NEWS: Mega-Con Cosplay Gallery

Here's a selection of some of the best of the cosplay seen at this weekend's MegaCon.



The full gallery is online now at the ToyBountyHunters.com Facebook Page, but here's our pick of the best, coolest and most creative...












ToyBountyHunters.com Facebook Gallery.

NEWS: Pembelton Stranglefoot - Absinthe Colourway

Here's the latest Pembelton Stranglefoot colourway, the suitably green ''Absinthe.''




See more of Pembleton at the UME Toys blog.

NEWS: Plastic And Plush's Top Five Artists of the Year

Here's the the top five artists from the Plastic and Plush Awards' Artist of the Year category. I won't spoil it by naming any names but our congratulations - and thanks for producing such cool toys - go out to each and every one of them.



2011 PAPAs: Artist  of the Year.

NEWS: Sideshow Unveils Life-Size Daredevil Bust

Marvel's Man Without Fear is about to get the Sideshow Collectibles treatment.




As revealed in this teaser, Matt Murdock's crimson-clad alter ego, Daredevil, is the latest subject to be tackled by Sideshow Collectibles in this 1:1 scale life-size(!) bust.








A full reveal is expected on Tuesday and the piece will be available to pre-order through the Sideshow newsletter on the 23rd.

PODCAST: The Retroist Podcast - Episode 103

The Retroist Podcast hits Episode 103 with this latest installment, in which the none-more-80s comedy Revenge of the Nerds is the topic of discussion.

Check it out for yourself.

NEWS: Kotobukiya's Mass Effect 3 Bishoujo Liara T'Soni

Kotobukiya has released the first details - and image - of their upcoming Mass Effect 3 Liara T'Soni Bishoujo statue.





Although the statue is pretty impressive in its own right, what's even cooler is the inclusion of a special gamer code that unlocks bonus items for the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer game.







These unlocks include a random mix of weapons and weapon mods, ammo, health

VIDEO VIEW: Amazing Spider-Man Teaser Footage

Here's the first non-trailer footage from the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man. To be honest it seems an odd move by Sony to release such an oddly non-Spidey scene but I suppose they have to keep some secrets for the movie's July release...

NEWS: ThunderCats Toys Hit Europe

They may have been available in the US for some time (and indeed, in some stores they're already in the clearance bin) but Europe has just gotten its first taste of the 2011 ThunderCats toys, as seen in this very cool 3D window display at London's premiere toy store, Hamleys.

PODCAST: Mego Museum Podcast - Toy Fair 2012

Fans of retro ''Mego-like'' 8'' dolls won't want to miss the latest episode of the Mego Museum Podcast, which this week includes - among other things - a round-up of all the retro-doll goodness unveiled at the 2012 New York Toy Fair.



Mego Museum Podcast: Toyfair 2012 Wrap Up.

VIDEO VIEW: Prometheus International Trailer

Here's the International Teaser Trailer for Ridley Scott's Alien prequel, Prometheus.



Prometheus stars Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Guy Pierce and Idris Elba and is set for a June 2012 release.

REVIEW: Lego Hero Factory - Bulk 3.0

Produced by Lego | Released July 2011


Calling Bulk! Assist Rocka and Stormer as they try to foil Witch Doctor’s destructive plans. If he removes jungle planet Quatros’ Quaza core, it will break apart. He must be stopped! Use your wolf animal power to track down Witch Doctor and use your wrist-mounted blades to keep his vicious beasts at bay. Happy hunting!



Lego Hero Factory

The Lego Hero

NEWS: Rumoured Renegades Return

We've heard a rumour - and at the moment it is just that, a rumour - that the Hub's animated GI Joe show, GI Joe: Renegades, may be returning.


A Real American Hero brought us the news last night:



Great news Renegades fans! We've received word from a trusted source that a follow-up to the Hub's G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series is in the works. While we can't confirm if the season/

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Fair 2012 - Days 1, 2 and 3

So Toy Fair 2012 is all over with. But here's a series of retrospective videos showcasing some of the best of each day's happenings.



Click through for Days 2 and 3.











New York Toy Fair Blog.

NEWS: John Carter of Huh?

It seems that John Carter - hero of the live-action adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's genre-defining science-fantasy novel, A Princess of Mars - may have an even bigger battle on his hands... Namely, with the audience...





According to Deadline, John Carter's early tracking shows a shockingly low level of awareness among its  potential audience, citing: “2 unaided, 53 aware, 27

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Mattel's ''Boys' Toys'' Gallery

Masters of the Universe... WWE... DC Universe... The Dark Knight Rises... All coming your way in figure form, from Mattel - as this gallery proves!





Here's a selection of the images from Cool Toy Review's extensive gallery.



WWE



















Batman Legacy, Arkham City, The Dark Knight Rises





















Voltron










 Masters of the Universe Classics












DC

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Star Wars Fighter Pods and Amp'd Gallery

Just when you thought Hasbro had squeezed every possible penny out of the Star Wars toy lines, they go ahead and invent not one but two new toy concepts! 





The Star Wars Fighter Pods are Hasbro's attempt to cash-in on the blind-bagged, squishy mini-figure style of toys (Squinkies, I'm looking at you...) but with the addition of larger ships and vehicles. Which is kind of cool.

NEWS: CW's Arrow Casting Updates

The CW's live-action adaptation of DC's Green Arrow, simply entitled Arrow, is forging ahead with the announcement of two new cast members.



Katie Cassidy (pictured above left) has signed-on to play Dinah ''Laurel'' Lance, who fans of the comicbook may know better as Black Canary. Cassidy is probably best known for her roles in Melrose Place, Gossip Girl and Supernatural.



Meanwhile Willa

VIDEO VIEW: The Rock Talks GI Joe Villains

MTV News caught up with Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson to discuss just who, exactly, he'll be mixing it up with when GI Joe: Retaliation lands in theatres this Summer.







Be warned that this video contains minor spoilers.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Lego Showcase

We've already seen a lot from Lego at the 2012 New York Toy Fair. But there's more to come...



As featured at Cool Toy Review, Lego has an assortment of brands and lines - some original, some licensed - that will be sure to please fans of construction kits and mini-figures.

Duplo











Lego City






Lego Racers






Lego Dino








Lego Mini-Figures





Lego Creator






Lego

VIDEO VIEW: DC Nation New Teen Titans Preview

More Teen Titans Videos




Here's a preview of one of the New Teen Titan mini-episodes, which will be airing as part of  Cartoon Network's upcoming superhero-themed programming block, DC Nation.



Thanks to The Mary Sue for the spot.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Mattel Gallery 1

Mattel isn't all about sword-wielding muscle-men and spandex-clad superheroes, as this gallery of, shall we say, ''gentler'' toys proves.


Featured in full at Cool Toy Review, Mattel's line-up also included the ever-dependable Barbie, Disney and Little People lines alongside the very cool Monster High and Fijit toys.

















































See more at Cool Toy

NEWS: Shrunken Head Studios' Creepshow Nathan Granthan

Here's the latest update on Shrunken Head Studios' Creepshow Nathan Granthan doll, complete with his ''cake.''



No word yet on when we can expect to see Nathan on sale but he's certainly shaping-up well...

PODCAST: Action Features Podcast Episode 4

Here's the latest Action Features Podcast, Episode 4: The One with Cooler Ranch.



Topics covered this week include the good - and bad - of the 2012 New York Toy Fair, The Phantom Menace 3D and... Doritos.

VIDEO VIEW: Awake Episode 1 (US Visitors Only)

NBC is giving US viewers the chance to get an early preview of their upcoming dual-reality drama series Awake with the online release of the (featured above) pilot episode.

Note that non-US visitors will be unable to view this video - sorry!

Awake begins on March 1st at 10PM EST on NBC.

NEWS: Lego Minecraft Micro World

Fans of construction bricks and videogames rejoice! Here's Lego's Minecraft Micro World!

From Lego's press release:

The new set, which was the first to receive 10,000 votes of support from users on the global LEGO CUUSOO idea collection platform, will be available for purchase in summer 2012, but can be pre-ordered from today, exclusively through Mojang retail partner Jinx.com for $34.99

VIDEO VIEW: New GI Joe: Retaliation Trailer

Video: G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation - Trailer 2



Here's the latest GI Joe: Retaliation trailer. It seems more a ''fine-tune'' of the original trailer, rather than and out-and-out new trailer, but it looks like it's still got some stuff in there we haven't seen before.


UPDATE: General opinion appears to be that this is the previously-seen foreign-language trailer minus the

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Fair 2012 - CS Moore Studios

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Here's OAFE's interview with Clayton Moore of CS Moore Studios, in which he talks us through some of his latest creations. Be warned: these statues are designed for adult collectors and may not be considered safe for at-work viewing or for younger visitors.

NEWS: CBS Casts Johnny Lee Miller in Elementary

CBS has announced that British actor Johnny Lee Millar will be portraying the world's most famous consulting detective in their TV update to the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, Elementary.

The show - which has nothing to do at all, oh no, with Sherlock, the BBC-PBS co-production that updated the Sherlock Holmes stories to the modern era - was announced last year after talks with Sherlock

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Walking Dead Minimates Gallery

Diamond Select Toys has unveiled the first of their upcoming Walking Dead Minimates line-up at the New York Toy Fair 2012. 


There's no word on when we can expect to see these mini-figures - or where - but given that Toys R Us carry the McFarlane Toys action figures (which are way more lifelike - and therefore gory), here's hoping they'll also be receptive to the Minimate versions. Until we

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Playmobil Gallery

It's hard to believe that Playmobil toys first appeared over thirty-five years ago, but with a showing as strong as the company had at the New York Toy Fair, I doubt anybody will be surprised if they're still around for at least another thirty-five...





As the gallery at Cool Toy Review shows, Playmobil has no plans on giving up just yet. Here's just a small selection of the pieces that

NEWS: Travel Channel Picks Up Toy Hunters for Full Season

It seems as if you and I aren't the only ones who enjoy our toys, as the Travel Channel has announced that last month's one-off reality show Toy Hunters is to return to our screens as an ongoing series.





As reported at Your Bent My Wookie, a series of 30 minutes episodes of the show has been commissioned. Here's an edited version of the press release:




TRAVEL CHANNEL GREENLIGHTS TWO

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Break Episode 203

Here's Toy Break Episode 203, complete with a new (and improved) title sequence.



This week's highlight's include a look at the Rivet Wars Stug, Squinkies, the KidRobot Matt Groening figure and more.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Jakks Pacific DC Mini-Figures

It seems mini-figure mania has struck Jakks Pacific, as the 2012 New York Toy Fair saw them not only unveil the rather awesome-looking SLUG Zombies but also a new line of DC and Dark Knight Rises miniature hero figures.





Originally spotted at Buzz Focus - and then brought to our attention by ComicBookMovie.com, the figures are non-poseable, small-scale figures depicting the pantheon of

FEATURE: The Best - And Worst - of Toy Fair 2012

The New York Toy Fair 2012 is done, over, gone.

But before we turn our attention to the upcoming New York Comic Con, we thought we'd take a moment to look back at the Toy Fair's best - and worst - moments in this feature we're calling, unsurprisingly, The Best - And Worst - of Toy Fair 2012.

The Top 5 Picks



5. The Return of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

I was a little too old to be

VIDEO VIEW: Intruders Trailer

Here's the first trailer for the upcoming horror flick, Intruders.



Directed by 28 Weeks Later's Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and staring Clive Owen, the movie is set to open this Spring.



Be warned that this trailer may not be suitable for younger visitors.

NEWS: The Walking Dead: The Videogame

Apparently it's been on the cards for a while and it probably won't come as a surprise to those who know about these things, but fans of The Walking Dead will be pleased to hear that a videogame adaptation is in the works.





Developed by Telltale Games, The Walking Dead videogame puts players in the cyber-shoes of former convict Lee Everett, who - accompanied by 7-year old Clementine -

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Fair 2012 - Masters of the Universe Walkthrough

Fans of the Most Powerful Man in the Universe rejoice! Here's a forty minute look at the upcoming Masters of the Universe classics figures you can expect to see from Matty Collector, courtesy of Pixel Dan at The Pop Culture Network and He-Man.org.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Yet More From Diamond Select Toys

Diamond Select Toys is a company with its metaphorical fingers in many proverbial pies. Don't believe us? Well how else do you explain that we're showcasing even more of their offerings from the 2012 New York Toy Fair?



Figures.com caught up with DST and were able to bring us a host of very cool shots of their upcoming releases. Some you may have seen before but this is the first time we've

FEATURE: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers - Assignment 2

What, you may ask, is the League of Extraordinary Bloggers? 



The brainchild of Brian at Cool And Collected, the LoEB is essentially a kind of interview-cum-link exchange feature, the purpose of which is to give a little insight into the tastes and views of our fellow geeks, nerds and bloggers and along the way maybe find some cool, like-minded individuals with whom we can trade stories (

NEWS: Matty Collector's February Releases on Sale Today

Just a quick reminder that today is the day for Matty Collector fans, as their inventory of February releases goes on sale today from noon (PST.) Items available include the Masters of the Universe Classics Sorceress, Fearless Photog and Stratos, plus Voltron's Red Lion and Lance and the Blazing Sword Voltron.



Visit the Matty Collector Online Store to see more.

PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode One

It's time for the inaugural episode of Action Figure Blues' snappily entitled AFB Podcast!



This first episode features a discussion about the Marvel Select Colossus, plus the Featured Discussion Question, ''Why do we collect?''



You can download the MP3 directly from Action Figure Blues.

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Interviews

Here's a double-whammy of GI Joe: Retaliation interview goodness, in which producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura and director Jon M. Chu discuss the upcoming movie. Be warned that there may be minor spoilers here.



Thanks to The HISS Tank for the spot.

NEWS: Rise of the Beasts Kickstarter Project

Rise of the Beasts is a proposed line of mini-figures, fashioned in the style of MUSCLE, Battle-Beasts and Monster In My Pocket, with an aesthetic influenced by such 80s iconic designs as Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats.





The project is being coordinated by Jon Karis, head honcho of the rather excellent collector community forums at LittleRubberGuys.com (so he clearly knows a

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Interview

GI Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and cast members Adrianne Palicki, DJ Contra and Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson sat down with UGO's Gregg Katzman to discuss their roles in the upcoming movie, share their thoughts on GI Joe ''canon'' and explain Storm Shadow's return from the dead...



Read the full interview here.

NEWS: Kwinn Cancelled... Again?

Fan-favourite GI Joe figure Kwinn was originally intended to be released as part of the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line-up. But just before the figures hit retail Hasbro announced that Kwinn - and the Data-Viper - would not make the final cut.



Hasbro assured fans that the figure would ''somehow'' make it, most recently stating at last year's New York Comic Con that he was being lined-up as

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Fair 2012 - Star Trek Minimates Enterprise Sneak Peek

Fresh from DST to your eyeballs is this first look at the Star Trek Minimates Starship Enterprise.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Jakks Pacific's SLUG Zombies Gallery and Video

We knew they were coming, but here's our first in-depth look the upcoming Scary Little Ugly Guys Zombies figures from Jakks Pacific.


As reported at MTVGeek, the SLUG Zombies are a line of 2'' tall comedy-themed horror figures in the style of the awesome 80s mini-figures as MUSCLE or Monster In My Pocket.







SLUG Zombie figures come in two colours - pink/flesh for ''living'' figures and

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - The Hobbit Toys Feature

The Bridge Direct will be releasing a line of toys and figures to tie-in with the release of Peter Jackson's two-movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Although the company was in attendance at the 2012 New York Toy Fair, they were less than keen to share their wares (presumably to avoid spoilers and also due to licensing requirements) but thankfully, they were at least able to talk

NEWS: Munsters Remake ''Delayed''

Herman has good reason to look so happy: we've just learned that NBC's remake of The Munsters won't be putting in an appearance for a while yet...



As reported at Variety, the new re-imagining of the 60s classic - now entitled Mockingbird Lane - has been delayed, due to the pilot script requiring ''extra attention.'' Given that the show supposedly features Lily Munster with an eating

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Fair 2012 - Mattel Presentation and Q&A

Here's Scott Neitlich (AKA Toyguru) hosting Mattel's New York Toy Fair 2012 Collector Preview night event, in which he discusses the company's upcoming releases than takes questions from the audience.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - World of Warcraft Mega Bloks

Mega Brands has unveiled the first of their upcoming World of Warcraft Mega Blok construction kits at the 2012 New York Toy Fair.





Paul Nomad at the Idle Hands blog has a breakdown of what we can expect to see but for me the real  highlight is that the figures feature interchangeable/customisable weapons and gear (which can be swapped between the ''around 45 packs.'') 



Mega Brands are

PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Episode 22

Here's the UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast - State of the Site Address.



Topics covered in this episode include a brief history of the podcast, the UnderScoopFIRE! Youtube channel and, erm, Lee Majors.



Listen now.

VIDEO VIEW: Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 56

Here's Episode 56 of Atomic Martians Toy Reviews, in which the guys take a look at the Marvel Select Colossus and the Star Wars Seripas, plus we bid a fond farewell to Matt.



As ever, this episode contains material unsuitable for children.

NEWS: Motorbot's Envy and Cold Hearted Love Pumps

Available today - and only today - from Deadbear Studios comes the Envy and Cold Hearted Love Pump  figures. Cast from tinted, semi-transparent resin and standing at 3'' tall, these figures will only be on sale today (February 14th) - making them the ideal self-purchased gift for anybody who didn't receive a Valentine's Day card today...



Act fast and grab yours here.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Bandai's Showroom Gallery

Lion-Os and Tigras and Ben 10s... Oh my!


Bandai had a pretty strong showing at the New York Toy Fair this year - if the gallery at Action Figure Insider is anything to go by. Here's a few of our favourites.

Power Rangers Samurai










ThunderCats














Godzilla










Ben 10

VIDEO VIEW: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Extended Trailer

As spotted by Bleeding Cool, here's the extended trailer for the upcoming Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

NEWS: Cerebragon - Custom Figure From Adam Pratt

Six inches tall and cast from twelve ounces of resin - and fishy brains - Cerebragon, is a one-off, hand-painted custom sculpt release from Adam Pratt. Based on the popular Podiagon figure, Cerebragon features two points of articulation and comes with his own detachable gun accessory.



If you're digging on this unique piece (and why wouldn't you be?) you'll be pleased to hear he's on sale

NEWS: Jon M. Chu's GI Joe: Retaliation Plot Hints

GI Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu has revealed a few hints as to some of the surprises we can expect to see when the movie hits theatres later this year.

Obviously, this contains potential spoilers.


The interview - which originally appeared at the Huffington Post - was spotted by the HISS Tank (thanks for that guys!), who picked-out the most pertinent teasers:



You're a G.I. Joe fan

NEWS: Factory Entertainment to Produce Beatles Collectibles

Factory Entertainment has announced plans to release a line of licensed Beatles merchandise.




Here's the press release:



FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT announces BEATLES collectibles license



Concord, CA –Factory Entertainment, Inc announced today that it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Apple Corps Ltd. brokered by Live Nation Merchandise, The Beatles North American

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - More From Diamond Select Toys

So we already knew they were launching a line of Mad Monster Party figures and we've just seen their Star Trek and Universal Monsters Mego-like retro dolls, but it seems Diamond Select Toys has a whole lot more coming our way...



This gallery of images from Action Figure Insider features a few other surprises, including some awesome-looking additions to the Universal Monsters figure line,

NEWS: Toy Fare 2012 - Diamond Select Universal Monsters & Star Trek Retro-Dolls

Diamond Select Toys. Mego-like retro dolls. Universal Monsters. The Star Trek Mirror Universe. Oh yes!





Thanks to The Mego Museum for spotting these very cool toys, as seen at the Diamond Select Toys 2012 Toy Fare booth:

VIDEO VIEW: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer

Here's the first trailer for the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.



Thanks to Bleeding Cool for the spot.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Mezco Gallery

We've already seen their Mars Attacks toys, but there's a whole lot more to Mezco than brain-headed aliens...



As featured at Toy News International, Mezco revealed a host of new toys from their various brands, including the DC Mezitz mini-figures, ThunderCats, Earthworm Jim and much, much more.

















See the full gallery at Toy News International.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Gallery

Fans of the heroes in a half-shell will be pleased to see not one but two Turtle-themed toy lines landing in stores later this year. But ahead of that, here's a gallery of some of the toys, as seen at the New York Toy Fair 2012.



First up, here's the Playmates line of figures launched to coincide with the new Nickelodeon TMNT animated series.


















And no, your eyes didn't

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Kotobukiya Statue Gallery

We've already taken a look at the Kotobukiya Catalog. Now here's a gallery of show floor shots, featuring statues from their DC, Marvel and Star Wars lines.





Kotobukiya DC Statues (Including Bishoujo DC Line)
















Kotobukiya Marvel Statues (Including Bishoujo Marvel Line)
















 Kotobukiya Star Wars Statues 












See more at The ToyArk.

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Fair 2012 - Hasbro's Star Wars Line

Here's The Pop Culture Network's video preview of the upcoming releases from Hasbro's Star Wars toy line - including their San Diego Comic Con-exclusives.

NEWS: Ben Spencer Super Button Mashers Interview

Here's a quick interview with Ben Spencer, where he talks about his Mega Man-inspired Galaxxor, Gutsman Galaxxor, created for the OhNoDoom! Super Button Mashers exhibition.



But even cooler than that is the fact that the 5.5'' tall hand-cast and hand-painted resin figure is on sale  here for the low price of just $100.



Galaxxor Blog.

NEWS: Shrunken Head Sutdios' Creepshow Nathan Update

Things have been a little quiet on the Shrunken Head Studios front recently, but when you take a peek at just how awesome the above Creepshow Nathan Granthan doll is looking, you can see why.



According to the company's Facebook Page we should see a final painted later this week which we will, of course, bring you to you as soon as we have it.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Marvel's Greatest Battles Comic Packs Gallery

Hasbro has released a new round of images of the latest additions to the Marvel's Greatest Battles Comic Pack line.

The double-figure packs see a face-off between Colossus and The Juggernaut, Silver Centurion Iron Man and The Mandarin and The Hulk versus Wolverine. No signs of Marvel vs Gary Friedrich, though...











From the above images - which come to us via Marvelous News - it

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Kotobukiya Catalog

Here's Kotobukiya's New York Toy Fair 2012 Catalog, featuring a sneak-peek at what we can expect to see over the course of the next year or so.


Kotobukiya has - as the splash page reveals - teamed-up with DC Comics for a new line of statues in 2012, including characters based on designs from the ''New 52'' continuity reboot. There's also a line-up of Star Wars, Avengers and Mass Effect

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - NECA Toys Gallery

NECA Toys showcased some of their upcoming releases at the New York 2012 Toy Fair. 





Cool Toy Review has a superb gallery, featuring shots of the various projects NECA will be releasing over the next year, but here's a sample of some of the best. And some Twilight merchandise.



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Friday The 13th









Music Figures







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The Twilight ''

PODCAST: Cold Slither Podcast Episode 18

Here's the latest episode of the Cold Slither Podcast, where this week it's all about Marvel Comics and their characters' origins, True Believer!

NEWS: Pemberton Stranglefoot Noir

Here's the ''Noir'' version of UME Toys' resin piece, Pemberton Stranglefoot - and even cooler, it's the first finished version of the toy (hence the #1 signing on his tentacle.)



See more at the UME Toys blog.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Bif Bang Pow! Showcase

There's not a huge amount to see but Action Figure Insider grabbed a few very cool snaps of the various upcoming retro-style toys from Bif Bang Pow!



See the full gallery here.

NEWS: Matty Collector's Toy Fair 2012 Releases

It seems as if our Toy Fair coverage has been dominated (at least at That Figures) by Hasbro's releases. But when Matty Collector posts a number of photos of their products and elects to copy protect them - meaning we can't bring you any kind of visual preview of what they're working on - it's kind of hard to really give them much coverage. Anyway, here's what Matty Collector fans can expect

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Mars Attacks Gallery

Mars Attacks celebrates its 50th Anniversary in style with these very cool looking toys from Mezco.


Although only a few early prototypes were revealed by manufacturer Mezco it looks as if we'll be getting a 4'' figure, a 6'' figure and a 12'' (give or take) plush Martian.







The display cards list release dates from September onward, but you can keep track of all things Mars Attacks at

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe Toy Fair 2012

 


Here's ActionFigureCollectors.com's virtual tour of the Hasbro booth, featuring the various GI Joe: Retaliation toys revealed at the New York 2012 Toy Fair.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Lego Gallery

Over the last year or so Lego has launched a pretty aggressive campaign of licensing and new line development. Here's a look at what fans of the original construction-brick-and-mini-figure range can expect to see in the upcoming months, as revealed at the New York Toy Fair.





Monster Fighters is an original in-house concept themed around classic monsters (such as vampires, werewolves, etc)

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - GI Joe: Retaliation Show Floor Gallery

Yes, we've already featured the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation figures in previous reports. But here's a new gallery of superb images that truly showcase the amazing level of detail these upcoming toys feature.





The full gallery can be seen at Cool Toy Review but we've picked-out a few of our favourites here. And by ''a few'' we mean ''over twenty.'' There are some truly amazing-looking

NEWS: Diamond Select Developing Mad Monster Party Toy Line

Diamond Select Toys has announced its to produce a series of toys based around the 1967 stop-motion animated classic, Mad Monster Party.





The Art Asylum Blog explains:



Diamond Select Toys knows monsters — after all, the Maryland-based collectibles company has been making toys and statues of vampires, aliens and werewolves for almost 13 years. But they are especially proud to announce

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Kre-O Gallery

Fans of the Autobots and their ongoing battle with the Decepticons will be pleased to learn that the war wages on - in Kre-O form - with the announcement of a number of new Kre-O Transformers play sets, a number of which were showcased in yesterday's Hasbro presentation at the New York Toy Fair.



But that's not it on the construction-brick front: Hasbro has also announced that the next toy

NEWS: EMCE's Create Your Own Superhero Kit, Cyanide and Happiness and More...

EMCE Toys has just released this rather cool double-page sales sheet, showcasing - among other things - the fantastic Create Your Own Superhero kit, a line of Cyanide and Happiness toys and collectibles and more. 



Hit their Facebook Page to learn what else they have in store for 2012.

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Transformers Figures (UPDATED)

The Transformers aren't a toy line that we're particularly fans of at That Figures but here's an image from Action Figure Insider featuring figures from the Fall of Cybertron line. I'm sure fans of the Deceptobots and the Autotrons will not only know what that is but also be pleased to see it.

But wait - we've more!

Tformers has this rather cool-looking Deadwing (and Ironhide) plus a very

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Marvel Legends, Universe, Avengers and Amazing Spider-Man Galleries (UPDATED)

The latest additions fo Hasbro's Marvel lines - the Marvel Universe, Marvel Legends, Marvel's The Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man - have also put in an on-floor appearance at the New York Toy Fair 2012.

First up, here's the Marvel Legends variant Wolverine and a look at the upcoming US Agent and Blade figures. I have to admit I'm not entirely convinced Hasbro doesn't simply have a

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - Star Wars Gallery

Despite what you may think from reading That Figures today, there were other toys revealed at the New York Toy Fair. Here's a round-up of the latest from the Star Wars line.


There's a gallery and report at Action Figure Insider that does a much better job presenting these toys than we ever could but here's our top picks.










Action Figure Insider: New Vintage Star Wars
Action Figure

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - GI Joe Single Carded Figures Gallery (UPDATED)

Fresh from the New York Toy Fair 2012, here's our first look at the GI Joe: Retaliation single carded figures.




The full gallery can be seen at The HISS Tank but here's a selection of the figures - some of which I have to say I really like, others not so much...

UPDATE: We've also added hi-res promotional images - scroll down to see more.





























If you'd like to see

NEWS: Toy Fair 2012 - GI Joe Retaliation Vehicles Gallery

Here's a round-up of images showing the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation vehicles, as seen at the 2012 New York Toy Fair.





First up, Action Figure Insider brings us a couple of shots of the Con-Exclusive Transformers/GI Joe crossover Shockwave HISS Tank, complete with Destro and BAT.






You can also see the 10'' Roadblock and Snake Eyes figures in the background.



Next up is a selection

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Figure Breakdown by Wave

So Hasbro has announced there will be 50 figures in the GI Joe: Retaliation toy line (although keep in mind that number includes bundled vehicle pilots.) But if you were wondering what we were going to see, when, then here's a breakdown of the first five Waves of figures.



We'll be receiving a number of multi-figure packs in addition to the single carded releases (see below), but currently

VIDEO VIEW: OAFE Life Feed from NY Toy Fair 2012

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The video isn't live at the time of posting but tune in at 3:30PM EST, as we're promised live coverage from the New York Toy Fair 2012, courtesy of OAFE.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation - More Figures Revealed

So we knew we were getting a Duke and a Roadblock (or two) and that there'd be a line of supporting vehicles. But how'd you like to see a few more packaging shots? Oh and maybe the previously-unannounced Jinx, Joe Colton, Flint and Blind Master figures?



Fans concerned that the previously-announced figure line-up seemed a little thin will be pleased to see that The GI Joe Collectors' Club

NEWS: Live Hasbro Toy Fair 2012 Coverage

Sadly, we're not able to make it to the New York Toy Fair but The ToyArk has a live update going stream fans of Hasbro's various properties won't want to miss.



The ToyArk Hasbro Media Day Live Feed.

NEWS: Four Horsemen Reveal New Toys

Fans of The Four Horsemen won't want to miss-out on these awesome new figures, as revealed during the Toypocalypse show.



Terra Firma - The Woman From Earth - is a new, original concept created by the Four Horsemen as part of the Outer Space Men line. Which I suppose will now have to be the Outer Space People...  There's also a very cool Gothopolis Vampire Queen (with variants) and the

NEWS: Rivet Wars Quad Stug Tank

Ted Terranova, the brains behind awesome retro-steampunk Rivet Wars line has just added a new vehicle to the range in the form of this very cool Quad Stug tank. Hand-cast by Ted, this 70mm vehicle retails at $28 (plus S&H) and is available from the Rivet Wars Online Store - but act fast, as numbers are limited.

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Korean Trailer

Here's Korea's take on the GI Joe: Retaliation trailer, featuring additional scenes of Storm Shadow (played by Korean actor Lee Byung-hun.)



GI Joe: Retaliation is set for a Summer 2012 release.

NEWS: Futuretro at Toy Tokyo

The Four Horsemen's awesome update of the seminal action figure line, The Outer Space Men, is front-and-centre in this awesome exhibition at Toy Tokyo/TTUnderground Futuretro exhibition. Featuring contributions from such artists as The Super Sucklord (featured above) the gallery show celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first appearance from the original space invaders.



Check out the 

PODCAST: What's On Joe Mind? Episode 41

Here's episode 41 of the awesome GI Joe-themed podcast, What's On Joe Mind?

VIDEO VIEW: Jakks Pacific Toy Fair Preview

The video above doesn't feature all of the lines Jakks Pacific will be showing at the New York Toy Fair, but it does introduce a previously-unknown collectible battle game creatures Monsuno and Disney's Where's My Water? toys, plus the Men In Black 3 figures, Train World and Jakks Pacific's Marvel's The Avengers range.

NEWS: Battleship Kre-O - First Look

Fresh from the New York Toy Fair, here's our first look at the Battleship Kre-O toys.''Toy demonstrator Michael Tuma plays with the "Deluxe Battleship Movie Edition" game, behind the "Kre-O Battleship U.S.S. Missouri building set," in the display room of Hasbro's "Battleship" movie toy lines at the company's American International Toy Fair showroom in New York, February 10, 2012. HASBRO/Ray

NEWS: DC Nation Launch Details

The Cartoon Network's new superhero-themed programming block, DC Nation, is set to launch next month.



DC Nation is a mix of cartoons and live-action and animated shorts, featuring such DC properties as Batman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman and - bizarrely - Doom Patrol. 



The segment kicks off on March 3rd at 10AM EST on The Cartoon Network with Green Lantern: The Animated Series, followed

NEWS: Jakks Pacific Game Reveals Avengers Villains?

It appears that Jakks Pacific's Avengers Mighty Battle Skill and Strategy Game - unveiled at the New York Toy Fair - may reveal the movie's villains...

Spoilers ahead!


As revealed at MTV Geek, it looks as if the upcoming Marvel's The Avengers may feature the Earth's Mightiest Heroes going up against...





... well, we're not completely sure, but if pushed, I'd say that was a Skrull. And

NEWS: More Shots Of The Avengers Quinjet And SHIELD Helicarrier

We've seen a number of Hasbro's Avengers tie-in toys already - including the rather cool-looking Quinjet and SHIELD Helicarrier. But we've never got much of a sense of the scale of either... until now.



The image below - which comes to us from Marvelous News - shows Hasbro rep Clayton Hodges ''playing'' with the Quinjet as it soars above the SHIELD Helicarrier. Now unless Hasbro has

NEWS: Battleship Poster & Gallery

Battleship seems to be Hasbro's Next Big Thing. Already a fun board game, the property is also coming to a theatre near you (this April) along with a full-on assault at your local toy store in the form of Battleship Kre-Os.





Ahead of all that, SFX brings us a new gallery of images from the upcoming movie, a few of which we present now for your viewing pleasure.












See the full

NEWS: Star Trek Kre-O

Hasbro has already announced they're expanding the Kre-O line beyond the Transformers range. But I doubt anybody expected the announcement that next year would see the launch of a line of Star Trek figures and play sets.



As reported at Toy News International, the line will be released ''in support of the Star Trek sequel'' launching next year.







The STAR TREK property is an

NEWS: Kotobukiya's Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Concept Sketches

Kotobukiya has just unveiled a few concept sketches from their upcoming Tekken Tag Tournament 2 line-up.





The artwork - posted on the Kotobukiya Facebook Page - shows three characters from the game, who are - presumably - to get the Bishoujo Statue treatment. 



So here's Asuka Kazama (above), JC and Lili De Rochefort.









Visit the Kotobukiya Facebook Page for more info.

VIDEO VIEW: The Walking Dead Season 2 Return Promo

Here's a teaser for the return of The Walking Dead, this Sunday at 10PM EST on AMC.

NEWS: Space 1999 Remake

Yes, a Space 1999 remake is on the cards. And yes, as you can see from the above promo image (A) the Eagles are still present in some form (awesome!) and (B) the remake will be known as Space 2099 - because by 1999 we still hadn't ended-up living on the moon with robot wives who fed us special space pill dinners while we played Pong in shiny silver jumpsuits. The future totally lied to me.

NEWS: Jakks Pacific Toy Fair 2012 Press Release

Jakks Pacific has unveiled their plans for the 2012 New York Toy Fair.



Originally posted at ActionFigs.com, the press release - below - reveals what's in store for their existing brands and also introduces some new lines, including some very cool-sounding Marvel mini-figures and a new line of blind-bagged toys that look to be part-MUSCLE, part-Gargbage Pail Kids, the SLUG Zombies.


Train

NEWS: Transformers Deluxe Scale Optimus Prime

Hehahoohooha. That's my impression of the transforming sound.



Anyway, here's a look at Hasbro's upcoming Deluxe Scale Transformers Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime, complete with trailer. Expect to see many more reveals from Hasbro at this weekend's New York Toy Fair.

NEWS: Pre-Order Sideshow's Black Widow Now!

Just a quick update to let you know that the Premium Format Black Widow figure from Sideshow Collectibles is now available to pre-order directly from the manufacturer, ahead of it's Third Quarter release later this year.

NEWS: Walking Dead Minimates

Here's the first prototype image of the newly-announced Walking Dead Minimates, as revealed exclusively at Comic Book Resources.



No word on when we can expect to see these very cool-looking figures (gotta love the zombie's meaty limb accessory) but you can learn more about the toys and their background by reading the official announcement.

NEWS: Hasbro Toy Fair 2012 Press Release

Hasbro has just issued a very cool - albeit long - press release, detailing their product line-up for the 2012 Toy Fair.


Sadly there's no mention of The Micronauts and there's little revealed about GI Joe that we didn't already know (plus the press release describing the 10'' figures as ''the next phase of GI Joe action figure evolution'' isn't particularly reassuring for fans of the 3 3/4

NEWS: Good Luck Trolls From Dark Horse

Remember The Good Luck Trolls? Well they're back!. Not in Pog form!



Dark Horse Deluxe has signed an exclusive agreement with Dam Things - creators of the original 60s phenomenon - to bring the Good Luck Trolls to a whole new generation of collectors.



Here's the press release:



DARK HORSE DELUXE OFFERS UP A NEW TWIST ON A CLASSIC TOY WITH AN ALL-NEW MYSTERY-BOX ASSORTMENT TO DEBUT AT

NEWS: Game Of Thrones Season 2 Image Gallery

The excellent fantasy-polito-drama Game Of Thrones returns to HBO for its second season in April. Ahead of that, here's the latest promo images to get you excited. Not that anybody who's seen Season One will need any encouragement on that front...

Warning: The following images many contain minor spoilers.



















 See more at the Game Of Thrones Facebook Page Season Two Gallery.

NEWS: Dark Knight Rises, Before Watchmen Collectibles From DC Direct

DC has unveiled their upcoming lines of Before Watchmen and Dark Knight Rises statues. Click through to see more.





An update at the DC Universe Source Blog reveals that DC Direct will be releasing a number of high-quality resin statues and busts to coincide with the launch of the Watchmen prequel comics and the third of the Christopher Nolan-helmed Batman movies, The Dark Knight Rises.

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter ''Battle'' TV Spot

Here's the latest TV spot for Disney's John Carter, focusing this time on the action-aspects of the movie.

NEWS: Interview With Fearless Photog Creator Nathan Bitner

I really need to pay more attention to the Masters Of The Universe Classics line, as I had no idea the upcoming Fearless Photog figure had such an interesting history.



What do I mean? Well, check-out interview with creator Nathan Bitner to find out!

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Edwin ''Lifeline'' Steen

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011



EDWIN ''LIFELINE'' STEEN was a paramedic with the Seattle Fire Department for five years before enlisting in the Army as a corpsman. When something heavy comes down on the GI JOE team, and they're in no condition to walk out on their own, ''Lifeline'' is the one who goes in and extracts them. As a combat medic, he walks into a battle zone to give

PODCAST: Action Features Episode 3

The Action Features Podcast is another toy/geek/retro-stuff podcast that's just been added to our growing playlist.



The latest edition - Episode 3 - features a discussion of the Top Five Cartoon Intro Themes Of All Time, plus comic and videogame discussions from hosts Mike and James.



Enjoy!

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Zombie-Viper

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011



ZOMBIE-VIPERS are COBRA infantry troopers who have been given a mysterious chemical substance, Compound Z, that has turned them into drones. Wiped of all thought, they follow orders mindlessly and cannot be reasoned with or sidetracked. They have retained their skill in combat; in fact, their desire to fight has been increased, making them more

VIDEO VIEW: Iron Sky Trailer

Space Nazis! Udo Kier! Moon bases! And then when you just think it can't get any better, you learn that Slovenian stompmerchants Laibach are handling music duties.



Iron Sky will be invading European cinemas this April. No word on a US release date.

NEWS: Diamond Select Amazing Spider-Man Resin Busts

Diamond Select Toys has some very special plans for the upcoming release of The Amazing Spider-Man, including some rather awesome resin busts.


As revealed at ComicBookMovie.com, the first of the two statues shows Peter Parker in his ''vigilante'' outfit (presumably from an early scene in the movie), with the second featuring the movie's spin (ha!) on the classic Spider-Man costume we all

NEWS: Billy Connolly Joins Cast Of The Hobbit

The World's Greatest Stand-Up Comic (fact), Billy Connolly, is set to join the cast of the upcoming two-movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.





Connolly has signed-on to play the role of Dain Ironfoot, cousin to the leader of the Dwarven hero Thorin Oakenshield.


Peter Jackson commented on the casting: "We could not think of a more fitting actor to play Dain Ironfoot, the

NEWS: Mattel Unveils Plans for DCU At Toy Fare 2012

Want to know what's in store for fans of Mattel's DC Universe line at this year's Toy Fare? Well don't just sit there reading this nonsense - click on through!


It looks like Mattel is launching a two-pronged attack on DC fans - in a good way - with the DC All Stars line landing at retail as the ''casual-friendly'' range of figures and the online-only Club Infinite Earths line-up remaining

NEWS: More Bif Bang Pow! Prototypes

Earlier this month we brought you a first look at the prototypes for Bif Bang Pow!'s upcoming Battlestar Galactica (Classic), Doctor Who and Six Million Dollar Man toys. But never one to rest on their laurels, BBP has just unveiled a couple of additional toys from their other TV lines.




First up is their ''Dark Passenger'' 3/4'' tall Dexter figure, based on the character from the hit TV

NEWS: Big bad Toy Store Valentine's Day Sale

Is there a gift that says ''I love you'' more than an awesome new toy? I don't think so. Nor do the good folks at Big Bad Toy Store, who are currently hosting a Valentine's Day Sale featuring over FORTY reduced-price entries from such lines as GI Joe, Transformers, Green Lantern, DC and more.



Check it out for yourself.

VIDEO VIEW: The Bourne Legacy Trailer

Here's the trailer for the upcoming ''side-sequel'' to the Bourne series, The Bourne Legacy. Starring Jeremy ''Hawkeye From The Avengers'' Renner and Rachel Weisz, The Bourne Legacy is directed by Bourne series screenwriter Tony Gilroy and is set for an August release.

NEWS: Marvel Select Ultron

Here's the first look at the upcoming Marvel Select Ultron.





As revealed at MTVGeek, the Marvel Select Ultron is the latest addition to the rather cool line from Diamond Select Toys.

A Diamond Select Release! Designed and Sculpted by Gentle Giant! DST has made plenty of Avengers in its Marvel Select line, but they've never made the team's greatest foe: Ultron! The unkillable robotic

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - Low-Light

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store Exclusive]


A self-taught expert in image-intensifiers, LOW-LIGHT maintains and repairs all of his own night-vision equipment. He also holds the patents on two components in the latest models. He is extremely good at staying still and quiet for long periods of time and has a natural ability to blend in with his surroundings. He

NEWS: SyFy Renews Face Off For Season 3

Fans of SyFy show Face Off will be pleased to hear it's been renewed for a third season.



For those unfamiliar with the show, Face Off pits aspiring special prosthetic and make-up artists in a head-to-head battle, with each week presenting the contestants with a new thematic challenge. The panel of judges - which includes director and creature designer Patrick Totopoulis, Oscar-winning

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Techno-Viper

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011


TECHNO-VIPERS are COBRA engineers who can build, rebuild and retrofit anything from weapons to fortresses. They use whatever materials they have on hand, and send troopers to ''take'' what they need to complete their project. Their engineering creations are usually powerful, effective and full of deadly surprises.

30th Anniversary Techno-Viper

NEWS: Sideshow Black Widow Pre-Order Info

We bought you the first look at Sideshow Collectibles' upcoming Iron Man 2 Black Widow last week. Now Sideshow has revealed a few more details about the figure, including how to pre-order one for yourself...





The figure will be available to pre-order through the Sideshow Collectibles newsletter, which will be published tomorrow (February 9th) between 2 and 3PM PST.









The

NEWS: Another Day, Another Transformers Prime Reveal

Fans of Transformers - particularly in their ''Prime''-prefixed incarnation - will be pleased to see the latest reveal from Hasbro - the Transformers Prime Deluxe Ratchet, as pictured above. Hasbro is clearly doing something right with these new figures, as even I - an ardent non-Transformers fan - am impressed.

VIDEO VIEW: Toy Break Episode 202

Here's Episode 202 of Toy Break, where this week Ayleen and George take a look at the 481 Universe Anomalies, new Glyos toys, Squinkies and more.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation ''16 More Line Items To Be Revealed''

Nope, you didn't misread that headline. According to the Hasbro website GI Joe: Retaliation listing, there are now SIXTEEN toys still to be revealed. That's two more than we were previously promised.



But before you get too excited, keep in mind that the line-up includes role-play and costume toys, so whilst we're all hoping for more 3 3/4'' Joes and vehicles, be prepared for the

NEWS: Nuremberg Toy Fair Lego Update

Lego has unveiled a bunch of new mini-figures and play sets at the Nuremberg 2012 Toy Fair.



The images - from German site Spieletest via The ToyArk - promise some exciting times ahead for Lego fans, who I'm sure will probably be a lot better at identifying what's going on here. But whatever Lego has planned, it all looks pretty cool...
















































 See

NEWS: 1:4 Scale Captain Kirk Statue

He may no longer be the Price Line Negotiator (or indeed still alive in our universe's future, unless that whole 2009 Trek time-muddling malarkey altered the timeline) but there's no reason you can't enjoy your very own Captain James Tiberius Kirk statue, courtesy of Hollywood Collectibles.



The hand-painted polystone statue, which stands at 19'' tall, is limited to just 750 pieces and

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Halloween Costumes

Screw the toys, these newly-released images of the upcoming Retaliation Halloween costumes are where it's at! Especially if the above Roadblock costume comes with that stick-on goatee!





As seen at General Joes, this upcoming line of outfits from Disguise Costumes allow your kids (or you if you're really short) to recreate your favourite scenes from the movie in the guise of Roadblock,

PODCAST: Cold Slither Episode 17

It's time for another edition of the Cold Slither Podcast, where this week wrasslin' - specifically WCW's NWO  faction - is the topic of the day.



Enjoy!

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation French Trailer (Featuring New Footage)

A new trailer has emerged for the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation, featuring additional scenes not featured in the US trailer. And here it is.



Thanks to General Joes for the tip.

PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Episode 21

Here's UnderScoopFIRE!'s latest podcast, Episode 21, featuring the Top 100 - or more specifically, Top 10 - Best Action Figures Of All Time, plus a look-forward to the 2012 New York Toy Fair.

UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Episode #21.

NEWS: New Marvel Minimates Revealed

Diamond Select's Marvel Minimates Wave 44 will be landing in stores this Spring. Ahead of that, they've released two new images of what fans can expect from the new series.



In case you were wondering, that's Ant-Man II being pursued by a Kree Sentry, who you can also see below in a less frantic - but still vigilant - pose.





Expect to find these figures at Toys R Us and comic stores

REVIEW: GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra - Desert Battle HISS Attack Scout With Cobra HISS Driver

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2011 [Cancelled] Re-Released January 2012


HISS Attack scout vehicles are lightweight machines that race over rough terrain and clear the way through minefields and defensive barriers.



Cobra HISS Tank Drivers are the most highly-trained and aggressive drivers in the Cobra Ranks. They have to be: they're at the controls of the most sophisticated and destructive

VIDEO VIEW: New The Amazing Spider-Man Trailer

MOAR ACTION AND FIGHTING AND SWINGINGING!



Actually, I have to admit that this new trailer does look pretty good. My only concern is what's here that we haven't already seen in a Spidey flick? Villains with Pathos, Spidey rescuing the girl (in this case Gwen not Mary-Jane), Peter balancing his sucky life against that of his heroic Spider-Man role... It all just seems a little

VIDEO VIEW: ABC's The River

ABC's ''found footage'' TV show, The River, premieres tonight at 9PM. Ahead of that though, here's a video teaser in which lots of people scream at stuff in a trailer clearly created to make the show appeal to ADHD-riddled idiots. It's worth noting that the earlier trailers were much more restrained - and better for it - which is hopefully closer to the tone of the actual show, so don't

NEWS: Ask DST #150

Here's the latest round of Ask DST, in which the chaps and chappettes at Diamond Select Toys answer your questions regarding the Marvel Select line, their plans for The Avengers, info on more Munsters releases and more.



Ask DSK #150.

FEATURE: GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra Revisited

GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra was released to pretty much universal derision. Fans of the series were disappointed with the changes made to the line's lore, non-fans didn't see what all the fuss was about and critics generally panned the movie's premise, plot and performances.



With GI Joe: Retaliation hitting theatres this Summer - and being promoted during the Super Bowl this weekend - USA

NEWS: Target's Halo Mega Bloks Mini-figure Sale

If you're a fan of the Mega Bloks Halo mini-figures, you may want to check-out your local Target store, because - as reported by Aeries0083 at his blog - the blind-bagged single figure packs are currently on-sale for the low price of just $1.99.



And for those of you who don't like the idea of buying blind, Aries has kindly provided links to the Series 3 and 4 Halo Pack decoders so you can