Tuesday, 31 July 2012
REVIEW: Topps' Mars Attacks Trading Cards
Produced by Topps | Released July 2012
To mark the 50th anniversary of their original release, Topps has reissued the classic Mars Attacks trading cards. Controversial at the time for their depiction of wanton violence and gory deaths, the cards are now available for a new generation of collectors to enjoy. But will the over-the-top violence and kooky ray-gun toting Martians strike the same
NEWS: Ask DST #169
Hey True Believers! It's time for another installment of the Ask DST Q&A feature, where this week it's a Marvel-themed special!
Ask DST #169
PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! #44
Here's episode 44 of the UnderScoopFIRE! podcast, which this week takes a look at the 10 Funniest Movies of All Time.
UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast #44: The 10 Funniest Movies of All Time
NEWS: Club Eternia 2013 Gallery
In an effort to further entice any potential Club Eternia subscribers who might be sitting on the fence as to whether they wish to renew their subs for 2013, Matty Collector has just released a gallery of the year's offerings - which finally includes the fan-favorite (and so far missing from the line) Ram Man.
It's been made clear by Mattel that subscriptions for their DC
NEWS: Marvel Universe X-Men Collector Pack Spotted at TRU
We knew it was on its way but here's our first confirmed sighting of the new six figure X-Men Collector Pack. Personally I thought it was an X Factor set but not being particularly well-versed in X-lore, I'll bow to Hasbro's labeling.
Anyway, if you fancy getting your hands on this set - which includes the pack-exclusive (at least for now) Angel - be sure to check your local Toys R Us.
NEWS: Femme Fatales Dawn:Executioner Gallery
Check out the latest images of the upcoming Femme Fatales Dawn: Executioner statue from Diamond Select Toys.
On sale from tomorrow (August 1st), the Dawn: Executioner statue stands at 9'' tall and is cast from PVC.
The original version (in red) is available through comic and specialty stores, with the purple variant being a Hastings Store exclusive.
See more at the Diamond
VIDEO VIEW: MOTUC Mekaneck Preview and 2013 Subscription Update
Here's Scott ''Toy Guru'' Nietlich giving you another behind-the-scenes update on the status of the 2013 Matty Collector subscriptions, plus - to sweeten the deal - a sneak-peek at the upcoming Masters of the Universe Classics Mekaneck.
NEWS: The Hobbit Becomes a Trilogy
It's official: Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit will now be a trilogy.
The adaptation, which is based on a combination of Tolkien's 1937 novel, content from the appendices from The Lord of the Rings and original material, was originally slated to be told over the course of two movies - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (slated for release later this year) and The Hobbit: There and
PODCAST: What's On Joe Mind? Episode 64
It seems as if it's been an age since we last brought you an episode of the super-cool GI Joe-themed podcast, What's On Joe Mind? - and that's more our fault than their's - but to rectify that, here's the latest episode.
What's On Joe Mind? Episode 64
VIDEO VIEW: Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
Here's the new trailer for the direct-to-video sequel to Universal's terrible 2010 reboot of the 1930s classic, The Wolf Man. And if that sentence doesn't exemplify what's wrong with movies these days, I don't know what does.
Anyway, the sequel - which is now going by the name Werewolf: The Beast Among Us (note, not The Wolf Man: The Beast Among Us) - is an ''action-packed thriller''
Monday, 30 July 2012
VIDEO VIEW: Cordicon's TMNT Classic Donatello Review
We'd like to welcome Cordicon to That Figures. If you're not familiar with his videos, you should check-out his blog, where you'll find a whole bunch of rather cool reviews and more, including the above look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Donatello.
NEWS: Are ABC and Marvel Planning an Avengers TV Show?
After the box office success of Marvel's The Avengers, it comes as no surprise to learn that ABC and Marvel are keen to continue the story (and money-spinning success) of the movie. And it could be as a live-action TV show...
That's the word over at Deadline, where rumors are circulating of an ABC/Marvel TV co-production based in the ''Avengers universe.'' But before you get too excited
NEWS: Matty Collector Explains ''Early Access'' Program
The Early Access program - a new feature being introduce as part of the 2013 subs package - is pretty self-explanatory but Matty Collector has posted a few details highlighting the finer points of the system.
Starting this December, any collector with an active 2013 sub for either Club Eternia or Club Infinite Earths will be able to get their hands on the latest releases before they go on
NEWS: Warlords of Wor
We really don't have a great deal of info (yet) on this upcoming line of figures (mainly as there isn't much to actually report yet) but given how very cool the prototype is (as seen above) we knew it would be exactly the kind of thing our readership would dig. So do yourself a favor and check it out this ''love letter to the pop culture of my generation,'' Warlords of Wor.
Warlords of Wor
NEWS: Onell Design's Passcode: Record of the Delphi
One of the things I love about the Glyos drops from Onell Design is that on many occasions the toy launches are accompanied by new entries in the Passcode animated series. And last night's release was no exception.
For the uninitiated, the Passcode series are short, story-driven Flash sequences (which occasionally even include interactive elements) rendered in a super-funky 16-bit style akin
Friday, 27 July 2012
NEWS: Zombies vs Zombie Hunters from EMCE Toys
EMCE Toys recently released the first shots of their line of upcoming - and very cool - retro ''army men''-style figures, Zombies vs Zombie Hunters. Click through to see more.
From what we can gather, the Zombies Vs Zombie Hunters figures are to be released in a bag-with-header arrangement, echoing the very cool kind of retro-style plastic soldiers of yore (and similar to those giant ''
VIDEO VIEW: Batman: The Dark Knight Fall
Check out this amazing video by Derek Kwok and Henri Wong, featuring an assortment of characters from Hot Toys' Batman line-up of collectibles.
NEWS: Kotobukiya's Dark Knight Returns ARTFX Statue
Long before he Rose, the Dark Knight Returned, as captured in this rather awesome ARTFX Statue, coming soon from Kotobukiya.
See more at the Kotobukiya Facebook Page.
NEWS: Four Horsemen Issue Appeal on Behalf of Matty Collector
With Matty Collector's Club Eternia subscriptions down, they've turned to the line's designers - and respected toy manufacturers in their own right - the Four Horsemen to help bolster sales.
The statement, which was posted on the Four Horsemen's Facebook Page, explains that the issue is serious enough for Mattel to contact the Four Horsemen and enlist their assistance in boosting
NEWS: BifBangPow's Twilight Zone Line Reshuffled
Purveyors of super-cool retro, Mego-style dolls, BifBangPow! has announced the cancellation of a number of proposed releases from their Twilight Zone line-up.
In a statement on their website, the company explained that it had been working with CBS Consumer Products to secure specific character and likeness rights but had been unable to reach an agreement over a number of key figures. As a
PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Olympic Special Podcast
Here the UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Olympic Special, featuring a series of sporting pun-themed discussions, including the best non-Star Wars trilogy, pop culture's greatest swordsmen and, erm, breasts.
UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast XLIII - The 2012 Pop Culture Olympics
NEWS: Glyos Drop Delayed
Onell Design has announced that their latest figure drop - scheduled for later today - has been pushed back until Sunday July 29th due to some shipping issues from the manufacturing plant in China.
Read the full article here ahead of the drop.
VIDEO VIEW: X-Ray Specs by Darling Pet Munkee
We don't normally feature music at That Figures but when you've a band named after this (in)famous magazine ad, singing a song about one of the most famous novelty/gag items ever, all wrapped up in a video inspired by the classic Man with the X-Ray Eyes, how could we possibly say no?
Thanks to Dex at AEIOU... And Sometimes Why for bringing Darling Pet Munkee to my attention. Oh and if
Thursday, 26 July 2012
NEWS: Yuudoku on Sale Tomorrow!
He's been over a year in the making but tomorrow sees the first release of the Gorilla Mouth x Max Toy Co. collaboration, Yuudoku.
Retailing at $20 (plus S&H and sales tax in CA), the blue Yuudoku will be available from the Max Toy Co. Store from tomorrow (July 27th.) Creator and sculptor Troy Stith of Gorilla Mouth is also promising some custom variants and limited run colorways, so keep
NEWS: Mary Tamm 1950 - 2012
We're saddened to report the passing of Mary Tamm.
Ms. Tamm is perhaps best known for her TV work, including her breakout role as Tom Baker's companion Romana in Doctor Who, a character she played during the epic Key to Time multi-story arc. Her other notable roles include Penny Crosbie on Brookside, Orlenda in EastEnders and an appearance in the cult-favorite horror anthology Tales that
NEWS: Matty Collector's August 2012 Inventory
Mattel has just announced their inventory of items for next month's Matty Collector Sale.
Fans of the Masters of the Universe line will, I'm sure, know that the toys celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. To honor that, Matty Collector will be releasing the Sir Lazer-Lot figure as part of the Club Eternia subscription plus, as ever, their Essentials line-up features such classic figures
REVIEW: The Corps! Rapid Assault Combat Copter
Produced by Lanard | Released Unknown
More from The Corps!
The Corps! line from Lanard is swiftly becoming my favorite guilty pleasure. And yes, I say ''guilty'' because when stacked-up against a GI Joe or other (more expensive) figure, these toys simply can't compete in terms of detail and complexity. Yet at the same time, there's a certain charm to these toys that makes them fun -
NEWS: Trash Pack Trashies Now at Walmart
Late last year we took our first look at the Trash Pack Trashies collectible minifigures. And truth be told, we were a little disappointed. Since then, the line - originally a Toys R Us exclusive - has been repackaged and their distribution improved with the addition of Target and now Walmart to the list of vendors carrying the figures. So if you're still unsure about whether these squishy
NEWS: The CW's (Green) Arrow to Sport Domino Mask
Sometimes it's the little things that count. Take for example, the costume sported by a comicbook hero when he (or she) is re-interpreted for another medium. We can accept changes for budgetary or even practical reasons but when a TV adaptation radically changes something simply for the sake of changing it, it's a surefire way to alienate and annoy the fanbase.
Thankfully - as the above
FEATURE: LoEB ''Show Me Some Green''
It's time for another assignment for the League of Extraordinary Bloggers.
This week, Brian at Cool and Collected gave us an assignment with a twist, where our pictures would - in theory - speak a thousand words. The theme?
Things that are green.
That covers a fair few things: The Green Goblin, Kermit the Frog, The Green Hornet, The Green Lantern, The Green Arrow and more. But we
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
NEWS: Mars Attacks SDCC Gallery
We've seen a few galleries of San Diego Comic Con cosplay, but what happens when the Mars Attacks Martians take over?
See the full gallery at the Mars Attacks Facebook Page.
VIDEO VIEW: Matty Collector 2013 Subscriptions Part 2
Following on from his video earlier this week, here's Mattel's Scott ''Toy Guru'' Neitlich answering more of your subs-based questions.
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 23
Here's your weekly dose of Action Figure Blues-y Podcastish goodness, where this time around the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Playmates get some more loving, Engineernerd brings us another round of the ''Name That...'' Audio Game plus there's a discussion about collectors and conventions.
Action Figure Blues: The AFB Podcast Episode 23
NEWS: Blake's 7 Reboot in the Works
Sci-fi drama Blake's 7 could be making a return... courtesy of Bond director Martin Campbell.
According to Deadline (by way of SFX), Campbell is currently shopping a pilot - scripted by Heroes scribe Joe Pokaski - around the US networks that would see the show rebooted for a modern audience.
Although attempts have been made in the past to revive the show (2007 saw an attempt made to
NEWS: Ask DST #165, 166 & 167
Fans of Diamond Select/The Art Asylum will be pleased to see that they've just posted THREE new Q&A sessions in their Ask DST feature, covering such diverse topics as the Marvel Select line, Universal Monsters, The Expendables and more!
Ask DST #165
Ask DST#166
Ask DST#167
VIDEO VIEW: Pixel Dan's Nickelodeon TMNT Michaelangelo Review
Here's Pixel Dan taking a look at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michaelangelo, as seen in the new Nickelodeon animated series.
NEWS: SDCC Battle Beasts Minimates Gallery
Battle Beasts was never a line of toys I was in to (when they came out, I was ''too old'' to collect them) but I have to admit that I was curious to see how Diamond Select's new line of Minimates Battle Beasts would work out.
Whilst Phillip at Battlegrip isn't a fan, as somebody who's not massively familiar with the originals I was pleasantly surprised at how cool they looked and just how
Monday, 23 July 2012
VIDEO VIEW: Red Dwarf X Trailer
Red Dwarf may not be a show US viewers are familiar with (thanks mostly to the US' aborted attempts to produce their own version that failed miserably) but that's all - hopefully - about to change with the upcoming Tenth Season of the sci-fi comedy.
Red Dwarf follows the exploits of Dave Lister, the last human being in the universe. Accompanied by a hologram of his dead commanding officer (
NEWS: Glyos Celebrates 5th Birthday with New Drop
Onell Design is celebrating the five year anniversary of their first Glyos production run with a host of new figures, accessories and vehicles.
Set to land this Friday (July 27th) at 9:30 PM EDT, the line-up includes new Buildmen colorways, Task Force Volkriun Glyans, new Gobon, Armodoc and Crayboth figures, plus matching Axis joints and Hub sets. We're also promised a few surprises
VIDEO VIEW: Pixel Dan's Blind Bag Mini Figure Madness #9
Here's the ever-informative Pixel Dan and Stina taking a look at an assortment of some of the best of the super-affordable, fun, impulse-buy blind-bagged minifigures currently available at your local store.
NEWS: Stretch Armstrong Movie Update
For the literally dozens of you who've lain awake at night wondering, ''what's happening about the movie adaptation of the popular-for-ten-minutes bendy action figure Stretch Armstrong?'' you'll be pleased to hear that Hasbro hasn't forgotten about you.
As reported at Deadline, Stretch Armstrong may still be a couple of years away (April 2014 is the date they're shooting for) but there's
PODCAST: Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 43
This week's edition of The Articulated Monster Podcast's discussion topics include dehydrated food, the Hot Toys Bane figure, Hasbro's SDCC Marvel panel and more.
AMP Episode 43: Ronco Food Dehydrator
VIDEO VIEW: Matty Collector 2013 Subscriptions
Scott ''Toy Guru'' Neitlich follows up his post at the Matty Collector forums with this explanation of how Mattel's direct-to-consumer subscriptions will be moving forward in the future.
NEWS: Frostkron!
Behold, Frostkron!
The champion of General Gorgax's elite cadre of Cyborg Space Barbarians is Fröstkron, Scourge of the Frozen Xanthic Wastes! This Cyborg Space Barbarian figure consists of a helmet that was originally designed and sculpted by Ben Spencer and produced in resin by Marty "The Godbeast" Hansen.
These Cyborg Space Barbarian figures also feature bodies from disused vintage
Friday, 20 July 2012
Thursday, 19 July 2012
NEWS: Hot Toys' Dark Knight Rises Bane Gallery
The Dark Knight Rises lands in theaters this week. And if all that back-breaking Bane-on-Bat action (ooer) is your thing, then you won't want to miss out on this gallery of Hot Toys' upcoming Bane premium format figure.
And yes, they're also releasing a 1:6th scale Bane Tumbler...
See more at the Hot Toys Facebook Gallery
PODCAST: What's on Joe Mind? Episode 62
Here's Episode 62 of the awesome GI Joe podcast, What's on Joe Mind? where this week it's all about the Cons, past and present.
What's on Joe Mind? Episode 62
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
NEWS: Hasbro's Derryl DePriest Discusses GI Joe's Future
A couple of very interesting interviews were conducted during the San Diego Comic Con with Derryl DePriest, Hasbro's ''GI Joe Guy'' in which Mr DePriest sheds some light on the line's future, discusses the fanbase's response to the reduced articulation and much more. Check them out for yourself:
Yo Joe! SDCC 2012: Interview with Derryl DePriest
The Terrordrome SDCC 2012: Interview with
NEWS: Designer Toys 101: How are Designer Toys Made?
Here's the latest edition of Spanky Stokes' Designer Toys 101, where this week we learn all about how designer toys are made. And don't forget that you can catch-up on all the other entries here.
Spanky Stokes: Designer Toys 101: How are Designer Toys Made?
PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast #42
Here's the latest episode of the UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast, which includes a preview of some new Batman movie (I dunno, maybe you've heard of it...), special guest Jaime from Shezcrafti making her inaugural appearance and more.
UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast #42
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
SDCC 2012: More Cosplay!
Here's more weird and wonderful costume-related shenanigans from the San Diego Comic Con.
See more at The Lair of the Dork Horde
NEWS: Lego Minifigures Wave 8
Here's our first look at the upcoming Lego Minifigures Series 8 line-up, courtesy of Fully Jointed Play Figures (via Toyriffic.)
Monday, 16 July 2012
Sunday, 15 July 2012
FEATURE: LoEB: Blubbering Like a Baby
Just ahead of tomorrow's deadline, here's my entry in the latest League of Extraordinary Bloggers assignment.
This week Cool and Collected's Brian posed the following question:
Who cried when Old Yeller got shot? What movie, TV show, book, etc. turns you into a blubbering baby every time you see it?
I had a few choices here (I've never had any problems expressing emotion so I cry
SCDD 2012: Cosplay Gallery
It's not a Con without Cosplay, so here's a round-up of some of the best (and worst and just downright oddest) images from this year's San Diego Comic Con.
See more over at:
Bleeding Cool
ComicBookMovie.com
MTVGeek
SuperHeroHype
SDCC 2012: More of Hasbro's Marvel Line-Up
We've just added a few extra images from the San Diego Comic Con showcasing Hasbro's Marvel Universe and Legends line-up, including appearances from Elektra and Mysterio!
SDCC 2012: Hasbro's Marvel Universe and Legends Line-Up
SDCC 2012: Updated GI Joe Coverage
We've just added a bunch of new images from Hasbro's GI Joe: Retaliation line-up, including shots of Jinx, The Blind Master, The Cobra Cyber-Ninja, the Night Viper and more.
SDCC 2012: Hasbro's GI Joe: Retaliation Figures & Vehicles
SDCC 2012: First Dredd Clip
Warning: This clip contains extremely visceral violence.
Source: Den of Geek
SDCC 2012: Marvel Studios Reveal Upcoming Movie Titles, Logos
Marvel Studios has released the logo designs for five upcoming movies, including sequels to Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger. Click through to check them out.
Source: Bleeding Cool
Friday, 13 July 2012
SDCC 2012: Masters of the Universe Classics
It's He-Man's birthday! And to celebrate, Mattel has a whole bunch of new figures planned for their very cool-looking Masters of the Universe Classics line. And what better place to show them off than at this year's San Diego Comic Con?
Source: The ToyArk
SDCC 2012: The Four Horsemen
The Four Horsemen used the SDCC to showcase both their original figures and their modernized take on the sci-fi classic line, The Outer Space Men.
MWCToys: SDCC 2021 Coverage for Four Horsemen
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Combat Cruiser Spotted at Retail
It seems not everybody got the memo about delaying the GI Joe: Retaliation toys until next year...
HISS Tank poster JediJones was fortunate enough to spot the retooled VAMP Mk II at his local Target in Pennsylvania. According to JediJones, the toy retails at $19.99 (and yes, it's in their system so you will be able to purchase it should you find one) and appears to be a one-per-case shipment
SDCC 2012: Mattel's DC Universe Offerings
Confession time: I don't collect Mattel figures, mainly as a lot of them are online-exclusives sold through mattycollector.com, so I've really no idea which of the following figures are bound for retail and which will be sold online. And given how many times Mattel has re-branded and re-packaged the line, chances are I'm not the only one... Anyway, here's a sampling from their SDCC-display,
SDCC 2012: Sideshow Collectibles: LOTR, Avatar, Judge Dredd, Vampirella and More (UPDATED)
And finally from Sideshow Collectibles, here's a round-up of their other offerings, including original sculpts, Lady Death, Elvira, Street Fighter and Lord of the Rings.
MWCToys: SDCC 2012 Coverage for Sideshow - Misc Stuff
MWCToys: SDCC 2012 Coverage for Sideshow - Lord of the Rings
Cool Toy Review: Sideshow at the San Diego Comic Con
SDCC 2012: Sideshow Collectibles: Star Wars (UPDATED)
The Force is clearly strong at Sideshow Collectibles' SDCC booth, as this gallery of images shows.
What's particularly odd - for a Star Wars line-up - is that I actually recognize most of these characters...
MWCToys: SDCC 2012 Coverage for Sideshow - Star Wars (plus some Predator stuff)
Cool Toy Review: Sideshow at the San Diego Comic Con
SDCC 2012: Sideshow Collectibles: Marvel and DC* (UPDATED)
* But no Run DMC.
Sideshow Collectibles' SDCC offerings also include a number of busts, premium format figures and statues from both Marvel and DC.
MWCToys: SDCC 2012 Coverage for Sideshow: Marvel and DC
Cool Toy Review: Sideshow at the San Diego Comic Con
SDCC 2012: Monsterforge's Mega Multiskull
Charles ''Monsterforge'' Marsh has been teasing his Facebook friends and followers for a while about an upcoming mystery project. Now - as seen at the San Diego Comic Con - it appears we may be getting a 12'' tall version of his popular OMFG! minifigure, Multiskull, according to Spanky Stokes. Here's hoping, as the sculpt work on that figure is phenomenal.
Spanky Stokes: Monsterforge's
SDCC 2012: Sideshow Collectibles: GI Joe (UPDATED)
GI Joe also had a strong showing at the Sideshow Collectibles booth, with the newly-unveiled Baroness and Major Bludd both putting in an appearance alongside previously announced figures such as Zartan and Rock 'n' Roll.
MWCToys: SDCC 2012 Coverage for Sideshow - GI Joe
Cool Toy Review: Sideshow at the San Diego Comic Con
NEWS: UME Toys Halloween in July Sale
A quick break from all the SDCC-related shenanigans to tell you that UME Toys' Rich is celebrating Halloween in July (after all, today is Friday the 13th...) with the release of his spooky Hugo Shortpantses, Russel Bones, Belemeys, Cheeky Ghosts named Jason and an assortment of Martins. Hit the UME Toys store now to see the various colorways, flocking options and more.
UME Toys Store
SDCC 2012: Sideshow Collectibles: Hot Toys (UPDATED)
Sideshow Collectibles' line-up features a broad array of figures, sculptures, collectibles and more. So much more that we're actually splitting their products over a number of posts.
First up is their line-up from partner Hot Toys, including Marvel's The Avengers, Batman, Predator, The Amazing Spider-Man and more, all as 1:6th scale figures.
MWCToys: SDCC Coverage for
SDCC 2012: Masters of the Universe Girls
Mattel's live coverage updates continue with a picture of two ladies dressed as She-Ra and Teela. Let's see if this tops yesterday's Gentle Giant Sexy Ladies post in the number of views stakes.
Matty Collector: Live 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Updates
SDCC 2012: Mezco's Universal Monsters, DC Mezits, Mars Attacks! and More
Mezco has an aggressive line-up of licensed products ready to roll-out, with their recent acquisition of the Universal Monsters license being apparent front-and-center in a number of new guises.
We can also expect to see more from Mars Attacks!, the Living Dead Dolls, DC Mezitz, vintage ThunderCats many more properties coming very soon.
MWCToys: SDCC 2012
VIDEO VIEW: MOTUC Great Unrest Weapons Pak Preview
No, that's not a typo. Mattel are officially calling it a ''Weapons Pak.'' Anyway, affectations aside, here's Scott ''Toy Guru'' Neitlich and Eric from the Four Horsemen giving you the low-down on this upcoming accessory collection.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
SDCC 2012: Gentle Giant's Star Wars, Marvel and Sexy Ladies
Isa some people gonna see some statues?
Gentle Giant appears to be to have misheard their fanbase's appeal for ''more busts'' if their line-up of sexy lady statues is anything to go by. Ah, thanks. I'm here all week. I've no idea whether they're original sculpts or based upon a movie/comicbook/videogame/TV show property (although there's a definite Sucker Punch vibe about some of them...)
SDCC 2012: NECA's Rocky, Prometheus, Assassin's Creed & More
NECA continue to deliver some incredibly lifelike sculpts and superbly-detailed figures with their upcoming Rocky, Prometheus, Predator, Terminator and - new addition - A Christmas Story line-ups.
The company is also set to release a number of videogame-based props and figures from titles including Assassin's Creed, Badlands 2, Portal, Gears of War 3 and more. Look, just stop reading
NEWS: Ain't It Cool Reviews Dredd
As somebody old enough to remember Judge Dredd's first appearance (2000 AD Prog 2, for trivia fans), you can imagine how disappointed I was with the first attempt to bring the character to the big screen. It therefore comes as a relief to learn that the reboot - which received a preview screening at the San Diego Comic Con - seems to be hitting all the right notes, if Quint's review at Ain't
SDCC 2012: Matty Collector's Live Coverage
Matty Collector has kindly elected to provide live coverage from the San Diego Comic Con via their forums. So far the highlight has to be this incredible Masters of the Universe Classics Granamyr. There's also a very neat weapons pack and a super-cool 8'' ''Stealth Fusion'' Dark Knight Rises Batman but we'll no doubt see more as the Con progresses.
Matty Collector Live 2012 San Diego
SDCC 2012: Sideshow Unveils Baroness and Major Bludd 1:6th Figures
We told you yesterday that Sideshow Collectibles would be showing more of their rather cool-looking GI Joe Baroness figure at the Con. And here she is.
But there's more!
Not only will collectors be able to get their hands on 12'' of bespectacled Euro-vixen action (yeah, that does sound dirty) but she'll be joined later this year by Cobra Mercenary Major Bludd.
We'll keep you posted.
NEWS: Matty Collector's July 16th Inventory
Meanwhile, back in the real, non-SDCC world, Matty Collector has announced their upcoming sale items for the 16th of July, which includes the Masters of the Universe Classics Spikor, the DC Universe Starman and Rocket Red plus WWE Legends figure, Arn Anderson.
Matty Collector: July 16th Sale Items
SDCC 2012: Hasbro's GI Joe: Retaliation Figures & Vehicles (Updated)
It was already upsetting enough as a collector to know that the remainder of 2012 was going to be pretty much a GI Joe-free zone. Now Hasbro has only gone and rubbed salt into the wounds by unveiling some seriously awesome-looking figures at the San Diego Comic Con.
The new GI Joe: Retaliation figures may still retain the kid-friendly packaging and not include stands, but collectors who
SDCC 2012: Bif Bang Pow's Retro Action Figures
Check out Bif Bang Pow's upcoming line-up of Six Million Dollar Man, Dark Shadows, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica and The Twilight Zone retro action figures.
Note: As the disclaimer points out, these head sculpts are not at final scale and will be smaller on the finished figures...
Do my eyes deceive me or does Oscar Goldman come with a briefcase? Here's hoping it includes
SDCC 2012: Hasbro's Marvel Universe and Legends Line-Up (UPDATED)
And so it begins...
It's been a pretty quiet spell for Hasbro's Marvel Universe line, thanks to the relaunch of the Legends 6'' line-up and the shelves being packed with The Amazing Spider-Man and The Avengers toys but thankfully it seems that the Big H has just been re-grouping and toiling away on some new figures for fans of the 3.75'' superhero line. And as you can see, it looks as if
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
SITE NEWS: Follow Us on Twitter and Facebook!
Just a quick reminder that you can Follow That Figures on Twitter and Facebook, where you'll find additional updates, comments and - best of all - you might even get to speak directly to us. Because I know that's that's an opportunity you've spent your whole entire life waiting for...
That Figures on Twitter
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NEWS: Warlords and Warriors Interview
Want to learn a little more about the upcoming Warlords and Warriors retro-action figures (and if not, why not)? Then check-out this interview over at Infinite Hollywood, which includes details of pricing, release info and much, much more!
Infinite Hollywood: Interview with Warlords and Warriors
PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Episode 41
And while we're on a Podcast and SDCC tip (but sadly, not a Ragga Tip) here's the UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast's pre-San Diego Comic Con edition, featuring everything you need to know about the SDCC.
UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast #41 - Comic Con International Preview
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 21
Fans of 3.75'' scale figures will be pleased to hear that they're the main topic of conversation on this week's AFB Podcast, which also features a look at the Marauder Motorcycle with Sidecar, plus another edition of Engineernerd's ''Name That...'' audio game.
AFB Podcast Episode 21: Marauder Motorcycle/Collecting in the 3 3/4'' Scale
NEWS: Gorilla Mouth's Yuudoku Test Pull
Here's our first look at the test pull from the upcoming Yuudoku vinyl Kaiju toy from Gorilla Mouth.
Sadly the first batch of finished figures will be arriving on US shores next week - just shy of the San Diego Comic Con. But if you're in attendance you can check-out this very cool figure's test pull (as seen above) at the Dragatomi Booth (#4935) from Friday.
Gorilla Mouth: Yuudoku Test
NEWS: Sleepy Robot 13 Retail Store Closed Until Further Notice
We're saddened to report that the Ohio-based Sleepy Robot 13 ''bricks and mortar'' store will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Store owner Lisastarchild posted a Facebook update yesterday stating that the ''Retail store is CLOSED until further notice.'' It seems there simply weren't enough customers to support the venture and until a new strategy is devised, it will remain closed.
VIDEO VIEW: Half in the Bag Reviews The Amazing Spider-Man
If you've never seen Harry Plinkett's incredible Star Wars Prequel Reviews, you should put aside the rest of the day to go watch them. But before you do, here's the latest episode of movie review show Half in the Bag, in which Mr Plinkett's ''friends'' Jay and Mike take a look at The Amazing Spider-Man.
Please note that this video probably contains swearing, ''adult'' humor and other
NEWS: Sideshow Teases 12'' Baroness Figure
Sideshow Collectibles has just released the above teaser image of their upcoming GI Joe Baroness 1:6th scale figure. Although there's no word on when we'll get to see the final version, attendees at this year's San Diego Comic Con can swing by Sideshow's Booth (#1929) to check-out the prototype.
Sideshow Collectibles GI Joe - The Baroness Sixth Scale Figure!
VIDEO VIEW: Matty Collector's How to Get Products at SDCC
Here's Scott ''Toy Guru'' Neitlich explaining Matty Collector's policies on just how many items you can buy to then sell on Ebay.
PODCAST: The Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 41
Here's this week's installment of the very funky Articulated Monster Podcast, where this week's topics include an SDCC preview, Cosbaby figures, videogame toys and the Hot Toys Dark Knight collectibles line-up.
The Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 41
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
NEWS: Captain Action: The Novelization!
Remember Captain Action? He's back... in book form!
New York, N.Y. (July 9, 2012) - Airship 27 Productions, one of the premier publishers in the New Pulp movement, and Captain Action Enterprises, licensors of the popular Captain Action toy line, have joined forces to produce the first ever Captain Action pulp novel, “Riddle of the Glowing Men,” by Jim Beard. The book debuts this Aug. at
NEWS: Hasbro's SDCC-Exclusive Marvel Sets
I'm beginning to believe Hasbro has shares in Ebay. How else do you explain the limited number releases of such in-demand figures as the GI Joe: Renegades Storm Shadow and - now - these rather awesome Marvel Universe and Marvel Legends three packs as San Diego Comic Con-exclusives?
For fans of the 4'' figure - who happen to be attending the Con or don't mind paying the re-seller price -
Monday, 9 July 2012
NEWS: DC Collectibles Launches 3.75'' Figure Line
I've never been a fan of DC-related action figures. It's not that I don't like the characters or the DC universe, but more that I've always been put off by the fact that the 6'' figures are a little on the pricey side and that the 3.75'' figures were always so poorly articulated. But now it looks as if that could all be about to change with the announcement that DC Collectibles is to launch
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 20
And as we're still playing catch-up on all of last week's news, here's Episode 20 of the AFB Podcast.
AFB Podcast Episode 20: Buddy Bradley Vinyl Toys/Holy Grails
NEWS: Hot Toys Unveil Con-Exclusive Releases
Hot Toys has announced three con/fair-exclusive releases coming your way in 2012 in the shape of these very cool Captain America: The First Avenger ''Rescue Uniform'' Captain America, The Dark Knight Jim Gordon and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Angelica collectible figures.
For details of the availability of each, head over to the Hot Toys Facebook announcement. And don't
VIDEO VIEW: The Walking Dead's Michonne in Action
Caution: This clip contains bloody violence and is not suitable for younger viewers.
Source: Bleeding Cool
NEWS: SDCC-Exclusive Kim ''Jinx'' Arashikage Gallery
The HISS Tank has just added a ton of new images of the upcoming San Diego Comic Con-exclusive Kim ''Jinx'' Arashikage figure. I have to admit that normally I'm pretty OK with not getting my hands on Con-exclusive releases but this figure looks to be the exception. Now excuse me while I go off and grumble.
The HISS Tank: SDCC 2012 Jinx Kim Arashikage Exclusive
PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 44
OK, so we're a little late bringing this episode to you (hey, we were on a break, OK?) but here's Episode 44 of the Nerd Lunch Podcast for your listening pleasure.
Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 44: Give That Guy Some Work Again!
NEWS: Marvel Universe's Jubilee Reviewed
It's been a pretty dry spell for fans of the Marvel Universe line - thanks mostly to Hasbro putting all their efforts into the Marvel's The Avengers movie line - but it looks as if that's all about to change as Hasbro gets back on track with its ''regular'' Marvel line-up. And if this upcoming Jubilee figure - as seen over at Come, See Toys - is anything to go by then it looks as if we
NEWS: Flight Commander Now Available
We're huge fans of Gold Dober's Micronaut-inspired toys here at That Figures but I don't think anybody was prepared for just how incredible his latest creation - the Flight Commander - looks.
Based upon 1977's Magno Force Commander, Gold Dober's Flight Commander is an ''in-scale'' (i.e. approximately 3 3/4'' tall) version of the character, complete with a Space Glider/Dash Wing-style
Friday, 6 July 2012
REVIEW: The Corps! Connor ''Bolder'' Bradic
Produced by Lanard | Released 2011
A Brief History of The Corps!
Lanard's The Corps! figures have been around almost as long as the line they're clearly emulating (that's GI Joe for the hard of thinking.) Since the mid 80s, Lanard has released a steady stream of figures, vehicles and play sets that incorporated military aesthetics, space travel, ninja commandos and more, but the most
Thursday, 5 July 2012
PODCAST: What's On Joe Mind? JoeCon 2012 Coverage
A regular episode plus four Con specials? Yes please!
What's on Joe Mind? Episode 61
JoeCon 2012 Day 1 Coverage
JoeCon 2012 Days 2 & 3 Coverage
Hasbro GI Joe Brand Team Interview
JoeCon 2012 Wrap-up Special
NEWS: JoeCon 2012 Round-Up
So JoeCon is done and dusted for another year. And if you weren't able to attend console yourself with all the news, announcements, image galleries and more from this year's con, courtesy of The HISS Tank in their round-up of the show's highlights.
The HISS Tank: JoeCon 2012 News Round-Up
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
VIDEO VIEW: War of the Worlds: The True Story
HG Wells' War of the Worlds is a masterpiece. Seriously, if you haven't read it, go do so now, as it's one of the greatest sci-fi horror stories ever penned. It's too bad then that nobody has ever managed to translate it properly to the screen. That looks as if it could be about to change though with the release of War of the Worlds: The True Story, an independent movie that mixes ''
Monday, 2 July 2012
NEWS: Hasbro Announces GI Joe Micro Force Figures
So in typical That Figures fashion, we go on a break during JoeCon 2012. And Hasbro - no doubt knowing we're not around to cover it - only go and announce a new line of Joe-themed mini-figures, dubbed GI Joe Micro Force.
The HISS Tank has more - including some shots of the line-up - but if you've seen the Star Wars Fighter Pod figures then you'll know what to expect. No word on pricing or
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 19
OK, so it landed last week but here's the latest episode of the Action Figure Blues Podcast. At least until this week's shows up - in about five hours, probably.
AFB Podcast Episode 19: Rapid Fire Reviews/Toys at Retail in Australia
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