Wednesday, 31 October 2012
VIDEO VIEW: Darling Pet Munkee: Hypno-Coin
And don't forget: you can catch Darling Pet Munkee tonight at the Brighton Music Hall, Allston, MA!
NEWS: Deadpool Premium Format Figure Gallery
Check-out the latest images of the upcoming Deadpool Premium Format Figure from Sideshow Collectibles - and all the info you need on how to pre-order the figure for yourself.
The statue, which stands at 20'' tall and comes with interchangeable heads and a Sideshow-exclusive switch-out hand (featuring a rubber chicken) is available to pre-order now for $349.99 ahead of its June 2013
AFFILIATE LINK: Frankenstein Gigantic Model Kit
In case you hadn't noticed, it's Halloween! And what better way to celebrate the most horrifying of holidays than with a bit of retro-style monster model making?
Based on the Universal Studios version of Frankenstein's Monster this kit from Moebius is a re-issue of the super-popular - and incredibly rare (this is the only one Entertainment Earth has in stock!) - 1960 Aurora kit. The
NEWS: Kotobukiya's Killing Joke Joker ARTFX Statue
No, that's not the Brian Bolland cover from Batman: The Killing Joke. It's the new ARTFX statue from Kotobukiya. And we've more after the jump.
We've no word yet on a price, scale, numbers or anything else about this statue but I'm sure I'm not the only one fighting the temptation to go into full-on Fry mode right about now.
Simply amazing.
Kotobukiya's Facebook Gallery
NEWS: Community Returns on October 19th... Next February
NBC has announced a new air-date for the fourth season of Community.
Originally set to return on October 19th 2012, Community was pulled from the schedule at the last minute, with NBC's rather nonsensical comments stating they wished to concentrate on their other shows that aired earlier in the week and they intended keeping the show ''in their back pocket'' for a later date (so in other
NEWS: Disney Acquires Lucasfilm
The Walt Disney Company has acquired Lucasfilm.
The deal, which is estimated to be worth over $4 billion, sees Disney acquiring complete control of Lucasfilm Ltd and their intellectual property, which includes both the Indiana Jones series and the studio's most popular franchise, Star Wars.
Disney was quick to capitalize on the acquisition with the announcement that 2015 will see the
VIDEO VIEW: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters RED BAND Trailer
Caution: This trailer contains (albeit somewhat unrealistic) gore and numerous scenes of violence.
It is suitable for mature audiences only.
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
PODCAST: The Fwooshcast Episode 86
A new addition to our Podcast listings - but by no means a new podcast, given that it's up to Episode 86 - the Fwooshcast is, as you might expect, The Fwoosh's podcast. So without further ado, here's Episode 86, a listener-feedback special.
The Fwooshcast Episode 86, 30 October - What's Behind the Eyepatch
NEWS: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Casting News
Marvel has announced the return of a few fan-favorites in their upcoming sequel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, along with the addition of a new face.
On the returning role front, Variety has confirmed that Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johannson and Cobie Smulders will all be reprising their roles as Nick Fury, The Black Widow and Agent Maria Hill respectively alongside returning star
NEWS: Ask Matty Round-up October 31st 2012 (UPDATED)
So the deadline isn't until tomorrow but here's a quick round-up of the October 31st 2012 Ask Matty sessions.
First up it's the Q&A round from Action Figure Insider.
Q1. It was said that the rising cost of materials and labor resulted in the cost rise for MOTUC, so as not to skimp on paint apps or accessories. If that is the case, why are the first few reveals for 2013 so light on
VIDEO VIEW: Red Letter Media's The Recovered
You may know Red Letter Media's work through the Harry Plinkett reviews (most notably his Phantom Menace uber-critique) or their regular discussion/review show, Half in the Bag but here's your chance to catch one of their own original movies, the ''slow-burn horror'' The Recovered. It's only available online until the end of the month, though, so act fast!
Red Letter Media: The Recovered
NEWS: New Realm of the Underworld Acromancer Image
Here's a new shot of the final production version of the Realm of the Underworld Acromancer (Underworld Edition.) There's not much else to add beyond that but given how super-cool this retro look is, we thought you might like seeing it as much as we did.
The Acromancer - along with the rest of the Series 1 line-up - is available to pre-order now through the Realm of the Underworld website
Monday, 29 October 2012
NEWS: Mad Monster Party Figure Gallery
Diamond Select Toys has just released a new gallery of their incredibly cool-looking Mad Monster Party tie-in toy - so check it out after the jump!
Released at the height of Monster Mania in 1967, it's taken 45 years for the Mad Monster Party to get its own line of toys but now - courtesy of Diamond Select Toys - we can all relive our favorite moments from the stop-motion holiday classic
NEWS: Hot Toys Biohazard/Resident Evil Ada Wong Gallery
Enjoying Resident Evil 6? Then why not complete the experience with your very own Ada Wong premium format figure?
Available to pre-order now ahead of her March 2013 release, this rather awesome-looking figure features the usual high-end detail we've come to expect from Hot Toys and includes over 25 points of articulation, interchangeable hands, multiple weapon accessories and incredibly
NEWS: AFP Reviews The Hobbit's 6'' Tauriel and Thorin Oakenshield
What with all this talk of sausages, movie trailers and now an action figure review, why you'd think there was a Hobbit movie or three coming our way soon...
Action Figure Pics: The Bridge Direct Hobbit 6-Inch Thorin and Tauriel
AFFILIATE LINK: Universal Monsters Series 3 Retro Cloth Action Figure Set
If there's one thing better than a retro-themed toy, it's a retro-style, retro-themed toy. And if there's something even better than a retro-style, retro-themed toy, it's two retro-style, retro-themed toys!
Series 3 of the Universal Monsters Mego-style figures/dolls from Diamond Select Toys features the terrible twosome of the Bride and the Gill-man, recreated at 8'' tall, with 14 points
PODCAST: The Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 56
Start your week as you mean to go on, with a healthy dose of Hobbit-related podcastery, courtesy of The Articulated Monster Podcast.
AMP Episode 56: Shire Sausage
VIDEO VIEW: Pixel Dan's Monster Marbles Series 1.1 Review
We brought you our Review last week but now here's another look at the super-fun Monster Marbles Series 1.1, courtesy of Pixel Dan.
Friday, 26 October 2012
REVIEW: Monster Marbles Series 1.1: Roo & Olvey
Produced by WowWee | Released 2012 (Copyrighted 2010)
Monster Marbles
Monster Marbles is a new line of blind-bagged collectible figures from WowWee. I have to admit I wasn't familiar with WowWee, although a quick visit to their site informs me they're the people behind the rather cool Robosapien toys and Paper Jamz electronic instruments. Their latest project, Monster Marbles, appears to be
NEWS: Conan the Barbarian Sequel Announced
And it's not exactly what you'd expect...
Deadline reports that almost thirty years after hanging up his loincloth Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to reprise the role that made him famous in what's being billed as a direct sequel to 1982's Conan the Barbarian.
The Legend of Conan picks up from the first installment - effectively skipping Conan the Destroyer and the 2011 reboot starring Jason
AFFILIATE LINK: The Walking Dead TV Series 3 Action Figure Set
If you don't want your enjoyment of AMC's The Walking Dead to remain spoiler free I'd avoid looking too closely at the above image (although given that every trailer seems to feature Michael Rooker popping up, you probably already know what's coming) but with that said, feast your eyes on just how freaking awesome the upcoming Wave 3 of these Walking Dead (TV) action figures is! The
NEWS: Sideshow Classics Iron Man
We've no word on price, scale, material or a release date so you'll just have to be content - at least for now - with this first teaser image of the upcoming Sideshow Classics Iron Man.
More when we have it.
Sideshow Classics Iron Man
KICKSTARTER: Marauder GR Accessories (UPDATE)
Earlier this month we told you about the Marauder GR Kickstarter project intended to raise the funding needed for their line of their 1:18th scale weapons and accessories to expand. At the time the project was hovering at around the 50% funding mark and seemed to have slowed a little. Thankfully we're pleased to report that as of yesterday Marauder GR has reached its goal and the new line of
Thursday, 25 October 2012
VIDEO VIEW: Mockingbird Lane Dinner Sequence
Here's a clip from NBC's upcoming ''re-imagining'' of The Munsters, Mockingbird Lane. Although Eddie Izzard puts in a great turn as Grandpa, I have to admit my hopes of this show actually being any good remain pretty low. But hey, maybe I'll be surprised...
See more clips over at ComicBookMovie.com
NEWS: Tonner's Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Bella & Edward Collectible Dolls
Kingston, NY - Tonner Doll Company, a staple in the collectibles industry for more than 20 years, has extended its license with Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, for The Twilight Saga in order to create figures from the most recent installment of the movie series, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1." Tonner has produced 2 more dolls to complete their Twilight Saga Collection
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 35
Here's episode 35 of the Action Figure Blues Podcast, which this week includes an interview with Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures, plus the usual news, discussions and ''Name That...'' Audio Game, courtesy of Engineernerd.
AFB Podcast 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures
NEWS: First Look at Sideshow's LOTR Sauron
The Dark Lord of Mordor is getting the Premium Format Figure treatment, courtesy of Sideshow Collectibles - and as you can see from the first image they've posted on their Facebook Page (and we've reproduced above), he's looking pretty damned awesome. No word on pricing, numbers or a release date but we'll hopefully have more info - and pictures - very soon.
Sideshow Collectibles Facebook
VIDEO VIEW: Evil Dead Remake Red Band Trailer
Warning: This is the RED BAND TRAILER for the upcoming remake of Sam Raimi's cult classic, The Evil Dead and as such is suitable for mature audiences only. It includes strong language and scenes of violence and gore, so if such things offend you, please do not watch it!
You have been warned!
NEWS: Ask DST #181
Here's a miscellaneous mash-up of queries and questions - along with their answers, natch - from the latest edition of Ask DST.
Ask DST #181
VIDEO VIEW: Doc of the Dead Teaser Trailer
Caution: contains strong language and scenes of a disturbing/violent nature!
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
AFFILIATE LINK: Star Wars Vintage Wave 4
It's incredible! A wave of Star Wars figures that features characters I actually recognize!
All joking aside, this pretty awesome line-up of 12 figures features such iconic characters as Han Solo (pimpin' it Bespin-style), that blue Jedi woman, a Gamorrean Guard, an Ewok of some description, fan-favorite Darth Maul and more, all on in the classic Kenner, retro-style packaging. Nice.
FEATURE: LoEB ''This Is Halloween'' Part 2: Revenge from the Grave
You know, I had so much fun yesterday with this week's League of Extraordinary Bloggers assignment that I've decided - in true horror franchise tradition - that there's room for a sequel (whether you want it or not.) So here it is...
If you missed yesterday's post, the main thrust of the piece was to celebrate Halloween traditions. And as my tradition is to watch a buttload of scary
NEWS: Marvel Minimates Series 47 Gallery
Fans of Minimates and Marvel - particularly everybody's favorite team of mutants, the X-Men - will be pleased to see the latest images of the new Marvel Minimates Series 47 figures. Check them out after the jump!
Look for this latest wave at Specialty/Comic Stores and your local Toys R Us!
Full Gallery
PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 58
It's a question we've all pondered in the past: when the Zombie Apocalypse comes, who would we like to have at our side? Now the lunch-consuming nerds have put their thoughts to paper - or rather, digital recording data - and here are the results.
Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 58: Zombie Survival Party
NEWS: Gold Dober Launches ATR Hobby Website
The mad scientist of Microman/Micronaut custom figures, Gold Dober, has launched a new website. As well as providing a portal for information on his latest creations, the site also includes contact info, product listings, a new blog and much, much more, so go check it out for yourself! Now!
ATR Hobby
PODCAST: Geek Shall Inherit Episode 44
Hey, True Believer! It's time for another edition of the sensational Geek Shall Inherit Podcast. 'Nuff Said!
Geek Shall Inherit Episode 44 - Stan Lee = To Shakespeare?
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
FEATURE: LoEB ''This is Halloween''
After a brief hiatus from our League duties (hey, I was off saving a planet, OK?) we triumphantly return to The League of Extraordinary Bloggers!
This week's assignment is all about the most horrific of holidays, Halloween!
This is Halloween! This is Halloween! What are your Halloween traditions?
My Halloween tradition is a simple one: watch lots of scary movies. I know it's an
NEWS: Castle Grayskull Pre-Order Info
By the Power of Grayskull!
Last week we told you about Matty Collector's plans to bring back the most iconic of play sets, the Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull. And now it's available to pre-order!
But there's a caveat: Mattel has done the arithmetic to figure out a target pre-order number and the only way the play set will go into production is if this target number of orders is
NEWS: Arrow Gets Second Season
The CW has ordered a second full Season of Arrow, the action-drama based on DC's Green Arrow.
As reported at SFX, despite only airing two episodes of the show's first season The CW has declared it a hit and commissioned a second run of 22 additional episodes. Given the show's numbers - the Pilot was the channel's most-watched show in 3 years with an audience of over 4 million viewers - it
NEWS: BigManToys' Treegarr Release Info
Behold, Treegarr!
The latest creation from BigManToys, Treegarr is described as ''5.5'' of pure retro resin brutality.'' And if that wasn't awesome enough for the toy art fans out there, then how about the fact that he also features three points of articulation?
This colorway of Treegarr will be limited to just TEN pieces and will be available from tomorrow (Wednesday October 23rd) at the
Monday, 22 October 2012
NEWS: Figure of the Day to Return with Relaunch Contest
We brought you the sad news earlier this month that the rather awesome Figure of the Day had decided to call it a day. We've now learned that the site is to relaunch under new management.
From the Figure of the Day Facebook Page:
Hello, fellow collectors! As you have heard, Figure of the Day has come under new management and will be relaunching soon! This new management would be me,
AFFILIATE LINK: Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Diamond Select Toys
Diamond Select Toys' line of Universal Monsters 7'' action figures continues to amaze and impress with the release of this phenomenally good-looking Gill-man from The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Sculpted by Rudy Garcia this version is the limited edition release (so you won't find him in your local Toys R Us) sporting variant paintwork and the bonus display base, designed and sculpted by
VIDEO VIEW: Iron Man 3 Trailer Teaser Trailer
Ahead of the release of the first Iron Man 3 trailer tomorrow, here's the teaser trailer for... the trailer. Yeah.
Thanks to SFX for the spot.
PODCAST: Action Features Podcast Episode 26
Here's Episode 26 of the Action Features Podcast: The One Where Things Get Animated. As ever there's an eclectic mix of toy discussions, movies and more, plus this week's in-depth discussion takes a look at the potentially most-awesome live-action-to-animation shows never made.
Action Features Podcast Episode 26: The One Where Things Get Animated
VIDEO VIEW: Six Seasons and a Movie - A Community Art Show
Here's Six Seasons and a Movie, a short documentary exploring the resonance of NBC's still-no-proper-air-date-but-don't-worry-we've-got-it-in-our-back-pocket-and-we-love-our-fans-really Community.
NYCC 2012: Mega Bloks
It may be but a distant memory to some but we're still trying to catch up on all the toy-based goodness from the 2012 New York Comic Con. So here's what Mega Bloks had to offer.
With licenses including Halo, Power Rangers Super Samurai, World of Warcraft and Skylanders, it looks as if fans of the surprisingly-complex minifigures and construction sets - Mega Bloks-style - will be in for a
Thursday, 18 October 2012
NEWS: Darling Pet Munkee's Halloween EP
Fans of retro, comic-ad-themed, garage/surf rockers Darling Pet Munkee will be pleased to hear the band is set to release their second EP this Halloween.
Entitled ''You Better Believe It'' the EP continues to explore the band's collective fascination with the weird world of comicbook ads from the 60s and 70s and features such tracks as as Hypno-Coin, 100 pc Toy Soldier Set and Polaris
PODCAST: The AFB Podcast Episode 34
So hot off the presses (or whatever the audio production-related equivalent is), here's Episode 34 of the Action Figure Blues Podcast, where this week the guys are joined by freelance toy designer Catrina Arana, plus there's a round-up of the latest New York Comic Con news and another installment of Engineernerd's ''Name That...'' audio game.
AFB Podcast Episode 34: NYCC News/Freelance Toy
NEWS: Matty Collector's MOTUC Castle Greyskull Concept Art
The Masters of the Universe toy line turns 30 this year, so what better way to celebrate than with the amazing-looking update to the original line's most iconic play set, Castle Greyskull?
OK, so it's technically not going to be available until next year and its production depends entirely on whether Matty Collector receives enough Club Eternia subscriptions to reach their production
NEWS: DST's Universal Monsters Wave 3 Gallery
With Halloween just around the corner, what better time to take a look at the upcoming Universal Monsters Wave 3 figures from Diamond Select Toys?
Wave 3 of the Universal Monsters figure line is available now, with the Phantom of the Opera available in both TRU-exclusive and comic store-exclusive variants.
See the full gallery at the Art Asylum blog, along with the latest
AFFILIATE LINK: Lego Monster Fighters Vampire Hearse
Mighty morbid monsters! Build classics and new terrors of the night. Vampire or vampyre? It's a minor quibble, but the important thing to remember is that they're going to try to suck your blood! This set includes Lord Vampyre and his Zombie Driver, plus the Monster Hunter Dr. Rodney Rathbone. Rebuild an amazing chase with this collection! You can create the Vampyre's Hearse, an awesome
VIDEO VIEW: Leaked Man of Steel Toy Commercials
Here are a couple of leaked commercials for the upcoming Man of Steel toy lines from Mattel. As you can see, the commercials are clearly not intended for broadcast (given they feature footage from Superman Returns) but they do (A) give us some idea as to what to expect from the toys and (B) include some minor spoilers for the actual movie.
Source: Bleeding Cool
NEWS: Ask DST #180
Ask DST celebrates its 180th edition with a Minimates-themed special of Q and A goodness, including such topics as the Marvel Strange Tales retro-horror pack, DC-themed Minimates and more.
Ask DST #180
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
SITE NEWS: Facebook Update
In their efforts to continue to provide a reason for their employment whilst also introducing yet more ways to own all the world's money, the developers of Facebook have modified the way in which content is added to your news feed.
If you are one of our Facebook followers and you'd like to continue to receive updates to your news feed, you may need to update your Facebook settings. This
NEWS: Cartoon Network's DC Nation On Hiatus
DC has announced via their Facebook Page that the comic hero-themed DC Nation programming slot - which recently returned to its regular Saturday morning on The Cartoon Network - has been put on hiatus, returning in January of next year.
Bleeding Cool has some interesting thoughts on the matter from Green Lantern producer Giancarlo Volpe
NEWS: Cassette Man Studios' Animus Taa'lon Figures
Cassette Man Studios' Animus line of custom Glyos figures continues with the so-much-awesome-in-one-place Taa'lon figures, available now in a variety of Microman/Micronaut-inspired ''Micro'' colorways (along with the Big Kev's Geek Stuff exclusive NYCC colorway.) But act fast, as numbers are so limited that they'll probably all be sold by the time you finish this sentence.
Cassette Man
PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast 57
Ba-da-da-daa Ba-dada! Ba-da-badaba!
If that awesome bit of musical transcription didn't clue you in, this week's Nerd Lunch Podcast sees the guys doing their first ever James Bond special. So in honor of that, go drink a load of bruised vodka martinis, smoke 100 Turkish cigarettes and then bed a lady with a name like Ivana Doeet.
Nerd Lunch Podcast 57: Our First Bond Discussion
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
NYCC 2012: GI Joe Kre-O Gallery
Here's a closer ''in person'' look at some of the upcoming GI Joe Kre-O figures and play sets. And, as we're such good eggs, we've also a copy of the official press release, which includes details of the play-sets and what we can expect from the line when it launches next year.
From Action Figure Pics:
HASBRO AND TOYS“R”US TEAM UP TO DELIVER NEW KRE-O G.I. JOE
NEWS: Four Horsemen Inventory Clearance Sale
MASSIVE SALE!
PRICES SLASHED!
UP TO 50% OFF!
JUST GO LOOK - NOW!
Store Horsemen
NYCC 2012: More Cosplay!
Following on from yesterday's gallery, here's more from the floor of the 2012 New York Comic Con.
See the full 100+ image gallery at Bleeding Cool.
VIDEO VIEW: SyFy's Defiance ''Something New'' Trailer
Here's our first look at the upcoming TV show/videogame hybrid, Defiance. Intrigued? Then you can learn more at the official Defiance website, ahead of the premiere next Spring.
KICKSTARTER: Marauder GR: A New Era of Figure & Gaming Miniature Gear
Fans of GI Joe - and specifically third-party accessories - will, I'm sure, be familiar with the rather awesome line of weapons and accessories created by Marauder. Now they're looking to expand their line-up and so have turned to the Kickstarter community for assistance. And overall, it's been a pretty solid response, with the funding at just over the halfway mark. But there's still a way
NYCC 2012: Mezco Toyz Gallery
Check-out the upcoming toys, collectibles and action figures headed your way courtesy of Mezco!
See more at Action Figure Pics.
Monday, 15 October 2012
AFFILIATE LINK: SDCC Blue Snaggletooth Jumbo Kenner Figure
I know I sometimes complain that the modern Star Wars lines focus on a lot of secondary characters like Monj Plarg and Stooki Iig and Space Dentist Obu but, truth be told, the original line-up featured just as many minor characters. Yet, for all their limited screen time and back story, they also proved to be some of the line's most popular characters.
Now you can recapture all the ''who
NYCC 2012: Diamond Select Toys' Star Trek Select, Universal Monsters, Marvel Select (UPDATED)
We've already seen their upcoming Minimates lines, but here's a sneak peek at what Diamond Select Toys has planned for their other lines - including the new Star Trek Select range!
Source: Cool Toy Review
Source: Action Figure Pics
NYCC 2012: Cosplay Gallery
It's not a con without Cosplay, so here's our first look at some of the inventive costumes and cool outfits from the 2012 New York Comic Con.
Source: Cool Toy Review
NEWS: SHIELD TV Casting News
Warning: The following contains spoilers for the upcoming SHIELD TV Series and the movie, Marvel's The Avengers. Proceed at your own risk!
Fans of Agent Coulson rejoice - he's returning from the dead to headline in the upcoming as-yet-untitled SHIELD TV show. That's the official line from showrunner Joss Whedon, who revealed their plans at the New York Comic Con Marvel panel.
"We all
PODCAST: What's on Joe Mind? Episode 68
What's on Joe Mind? Episode 68 - Marauder Kickstarter. The GIJCC. Retaliation Wave 2 figures. 'Nuff said!
What's on Joe Mind? Episode 68
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 33
This week's Action Figure Blues Podcast features a special guest in the form of Battlegrip's Phillip Reed, who joins Scott, Ben and John to discuss his upcoming Kickstarter-funded unofficial Transformers-themed book, Transforming Collections. Plus there's the usual toy and geek-culture related shenanigans and what-not for you to enjoy.
AFB Podcast Episode 33: ''Transforming Collections''
Friday, 12 October 2012
NYCC 2012: Diamond Select's Marvel, Walking Dead, Battle, Street Fighter x Tekken Minimates (UPDATED)
Check-out these awesome Walking Dead and Marvel Minimates (including some old school horror comics heroes in the form of the original Blade and Werewolf by Night!), plus the latest Battle Beast and Street Fighter x Tekken figures from the New York Comic Con 2012.
See more at The Toy Ark.
NYCC 2012: Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya had a strong showing at the New York Comic Con 2012, with figures, statues and Bishoujo pieces from Marvel, DC (including our first look at the previously-teased Killing Joke Joker), Star Wars and more.
Images courtesy of The Toy Ark:
NYCC 2012: The Four Horsemen: Outer Space Men/Gothitropolis Display
Here's a quick look at what The Four Horsemen had on display at the New York Comic Con.
See more at The Toy Ark.
NYCC 2012: Mattel's DC Universe Figures (UPDATED)
What can fans of Mattel's various DC toy lines expect to see over the next coming months? Click through to find out!
From The Toy Ark:
From Action Figure Pics:
Check back later for more coverage!
NYCC 2012: Masters of the Universe Galleries
This year sees the 30th anniversary of the Masters of the Universe toy line's launch, so what better way to celebrate than with a gallery of images from the 2012 New York Comic Con, showcasing the figures on display!
From The Toy Ark:
We'll continue compiling coverage throughout the day, so check back later!
VIDEO VIEW: Doctor Who Season 7 ''P.S.''
Here's an un-filmed sequence that was intended to appear at the end of Season 7's finale. Note that it contains spoilers.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
NEWS: HUSTLE Drive, Non-Con-Exclusive Critters
Just ahead of their release tomorrow, here's our first look at the new upcoming Critter colorway, plus - after the jump - a whole host of other Man-E-Toys goodness!
The “Critters inspired” mini figure: Halloween Orange “Non-Con” Exclusives
Man-E-Toys’ Tru:Tek once again teams up with the Amazing Zectron for the latest batch of “Critters inspired” mini figures… the Halloween Orange “
PODCAST: NEPodcast Episode 4
Here's Episode 4 of the Necessary Evil Podcast, where this time around it's the relaunch Showdown of the Century: DC's New 52 vs Marvel NOW!
NEPodcast Episode 4
FEATURE: LoEB ''State of the Site''
This week's League Assignment is something a little different. We're not talking about toys or movies or videogames or even breakfast cereals. This week it's all about being grown-up and presidential and stuff, as we bring you the first ever State of the Site address.
Before we begin though, here's the assignment in full (and for those wondering, here's a link explaining what the heck the
AFFILIATE LINK: Space Ghost Action Figure
Before those trendy, oh-so-hip-and-ironic types got their hands on him and turned him into a chat show host, Space Ghost was actually a seriously awesome superhero. Now you too can relive those days of awesome cosmic adventure with the new Hanna-Barbera Space Ghost Action Figure, courtesy of Entertainment Earth.
Buy your Space Ghost Action Figure at Entertainment Earth now!
PODCAST: The AFB Podcast Episode 32
Have some AFB-flavored Podcast goodness to go with your morning coffee and savor the delightful aroma of Vintage Voltron along with the ever present subtle-yet-spicy notes of Engineernerd's ''Name That...'' contest.
The AFB Podcast Episode 32: Vintage Voltron/What Are You Collecting Now?
NEWS: Ask DST #179
We're a couple of days late bringing you this, but here's the latest, Star Trek-themed edition of Ask DST.
Ask DST #179
NEWS: TMNT Lego!
Lego is cool. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are pretty neat, too. But what happens when you combine the two?
As you can see from these images of the newly-announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lego sets - which come to us courtesy of Top Hat Sasquatch - the answer is, you get awesomeness!
No word on a release date or which other sets will be made available but we'll bring
PODCAST: Action Features Podcast Episode 25
Here's episode 25 of the Action Features Podcast, a retro-80s special subtitled ''The One with 1.21 Gigawatts.''
Action Features Podcast Episode 25: The One with 1.21 Gigawatts
NEWS: Kotobukiya Teases Killing Joke Joker
Figure? Statue? Bishoujo piece? We don't know, but here's the teaser for Kotobukiya's upcoming Joker ''thing'' based upon his appearance in the seminal Alan Moore graphic novel, Batman: The Killing Joke.
Kotobukiya's Facebook Page
NEWS: GI Joe Kre-Os - First Images!
If you're a fan of vintage Joes or feel that the modern figures have lost the sense of fun and 80s awesomeness of the originals, then you may just find what you're looking for with the upcoming GI Joe Kre-O toys - if these new shots are anything to go by.
We've no word yet on when we can expect to see these toys hitting shelves beyond the original ''February 2013'' comment so until then
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
NEWS: Arrow Premieres Tonight
Just a quick reminder that the comicbook-to-TV-show adaptation Arrow premieres in the US tonight on The CW. You can catch all the bow-and-arrow-related vigilante justice-based action from 8pm EST tonight, October 10th.
NEWS: Matty Collector's October Sale Inventory
Is it that time again already?
Here's what we can expect to see this month as part of the October Matty Collector sale:
MOTU 30th Anniversary Series: Cy-Chop™ designed by Terry Higuchi(included with MOTU 30th Anniversary subscriptions)
MOTUC: Rattlor™ (monthly figure, included with Club Eternia® subscriptions)
MOTUC: Frosta™ (monthly figure, included with Club Eternia® subscriptions)
CONTEST: Yuudoku Twitter Giveaway
Do you operate with The Twitter online? Fancy getting your hands on Gorilla Mouth's rather awesome Kaiju Yuudoku? Then here's a great giveaway that combines both!
Troy at Gorilla Mouth has teamed up with ToysREvil's uberblogger Andy to launch an awesome giveaway where one lucky Tweeter could win their very own painted colorway of the super-funky Kaiju, Yuudoku.
To enter, simply Tweet
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
PODCAST: The Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 54
Here's Episode 54 of the AMP (as ''the kidz'' are calling it now.)
The Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 54: Birthday Suit He-Man.
NEWS: NBC Pulls Community Season 4
NBC has announced a delay to the airing of Community's fourth season.
According to Bleeding Cool, NBC has put the show - which was originally scheduled to return to the dead-time Friday night slot on October 19th - on an indefinite hold while the network concentrates on its early-week comedy segments.
Given the success we’ve had for the past four weeks – including winning the first week
Monday, 8 October 2012
NEWS: Hasbro to Launch GI Joe Kre-Os
The GI Joe Collectors' Club has confirmed our suspicions by releasing the first official teaser image for the upcoming GI Joe Kre-O construction kits.
Although the image doesn't feature any actual shots of the upcoming toys themselves, it does give us an idea as to where the line will be heading - namely that we can expect to see some seriously old school GI Joe character designs and
NEWS: Figure of the Day No More
We're saddened to report that the rather awesome Figure of the Day.com has folded.
We LOVE our loyal fan base and customers who have rooted for Figure of the Day from day one! We are SAD that we have to say goodbye to the business, but most of all, to our community! :(
Here at Figure of the Day, we poured every DROP of PASSION into every sale that was made, every package that was packed,
NEWS: Realm of the Underworld Card Art
Check-out the latest card back artwork from the upcoming Realm of the Underworld retro-style action figure line-up, coming soon from Zoloworld.
You can learn more - and pre-order your figures from this Friday (October 12th) - over at the newly-launched Realm of the Underworld website or at their Facebook Page.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
NEWS: Man-E-Toys' HUSTLE Ed Skworm Vs Min-E-Faces 2-Pack
Tru:Tek over at Man-E-Toys is proud to present the debut of H.U.S.T.L.E, a brand new M.U.S.C.L.E inspired mini-figure line featuring a whole host of bootlegs, customs and original toys with more than a hint of 80’s nostalgia!
Dedicated to our blog’s namesake, MOTU’s Man-E-Faces, the first 2 figures will be coming in the form of a duel-style pack, featuring Min-E-Face (the hero of
NEWS: Yuudoku Colorway Sale Details
Look - it's Yuudoko! And he's all colorful!
Following on from July's initial release comes the first colorway for Gorilla Mouth's Yuudoku. Created by Troy Stith, this new version is available from the Max Toy Company from today, priced at just $30 per piece. Act fast though, as numbers are limited!
Yuudoku at Max Toy Co
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