Thursday, 28 March 2013
IN OTHER NEWS... 03/28/2013
IN OTHER NEWS... More tales of GI Joe, a round-up of hot-off-the-hard-drive podcasts, a host of movie trailers, details of a new toy art show and more!
Podcasts
Tired of listening to goats singing over humans? Want to be all hip and up-to-date on the latest happenings in pop culture? Then you'll dig this latest selection of podcasts!
The Retroist Episode 133: Arcade Memories
AFB Podcast
REVIEW: Lego Galaxy Squad Vermin Vaporizer
Produced by Lego | Released January 2013
Lego Galaxy Squad
If you've been keeping up with happenings at That Figures then you'll know we've recently rediscovered Lego after a long absence. One of the most influential reasons for our conversion was the new Galaxy Squad line of space-themed vehicles and alien invaders, a series of play sets and accessories that are not only awesome in
NEWS: War on Prehis Pre-Order Info
Goodleg Toys - purveyors of the awesome Wrestlers of the Universe figures - has announced the first pre-order details for their upcoming new line of toys, War on Prehis.
Over to Goodleg Toys' Luke Toywalker:
Yes! We’re finally there. After all these sleepless nights of tooling, molding, and improving, our first WAR ON PREHIS release will go on preorder on Good Friday, March 29th 2013!
REVIEW: Batman Unlimited - Batman (New 52 Costume)
Produced by Mattel | Released February 2013
Batman Unlimited
As part of their New 52-style relaunch of their DC figure lines, Mattel (or more accurately, Matty Collector) has started over with two new toy lines intended to replace the DC Universe Classics range at retail. We've already seen their new Flash from the DC Universe Unlimited line but today is the turn of DC's iconic avenger,
AFFILIATE LINK: Batman Classics 1966 TV Series Wave 1
Holy Retro Action, Batman!
From Mattel comes this first wave of the incredible new Batman 1966 TV Series figures! Standing at 6'' tall, each figure includes a display base with retro trading card-style backdrop, multiple points of articulation and character-specific accessories. These figures are sure to be a monster hit - thanks to their broad appeal and combination of pop culture kitsch
FEATURE: LoEB ''Young Love''
We're back from our hiatus - just in time for this week's League of Extraordinary Bloggers!
This week's assignment comes from guest coordinator Cal from the Calvin's Canadian Cave of Cool, who - with a tweak from regular coordinator Brian at Cool and Collected - gave us the following to work with:
When I was a kid, my favorite _______ was _______.
So many possibilities! As I'm
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
IN OTHER NEWS... 03/25/2013
In Other News... we've a round-up of the latest Podcasts, the new Riddick teaser trailer and Doctor Who's Bells of Saint John Prequel!! So click through and check it out!
Podcasts
So many Podcasts to check out! Here's a sample from our playlist, including a few we may have missed during our semi-hiatus:
The Cult Film Club Episode 5
The Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 77
Pod-Stallions Episode
AFFILIATE LINK: Star Trek Minimates EE-Exclusive Mirror Universe Enterprise
From Diamond Select Toys comes this Entertainment Earth-exclusive Mirror Universe version of the Enterprise - complete with the parallel universe version of Kirk! Limited to just 1000 pieces this collector edition vehicle and figure is sure to sell out fast so be sure to pre-order yours now ahead of the May 2013 release.
Pre-order your Mirror Mirror EE-Exclusive Star Trek Minimates
NEWS: Ask DST #201
Here we go again with another round of question and answer goodness from the good folks at Diamond Select Toys in the latest edition of Ask DST!
Ask DST #201: The Sci-Fi!
Thursday, 21 March 2013
REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Professor X
Produced by Hasbro | Released March 2013
Professor X
It's been a while since the last release of Marvel Universe figures hit retail but it seems the wait is over - doubly, indeed, as Hasbro has dropped not one but two new waves of figures, featuring an assortment of refresh/repeat figures and some newcomers, including the subject of today's Review, the X-Men's mentor, Professor X.
Sculpt
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
REVIEW: Lego Minifigures Series 9 - Heroic Knight
Produced by Lego | Released February 2013
The Heroic Knight
I'm sure by now we're all familiar with the Lego Minifigure range, a series of blind-bagged toys based on the core Lego figure. The line's current wave - Series 9 - features an assortment of fantastical, historical and ''everyday'' characters, including the subject of today's Review, a medieval character Lego has dubbed the ''
AFFILIATE LINK: Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon
Do I even need to explain why this is awesome? I thought not.
Order your Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon from Entertainment Earth.
NEWS: Ask DST #200
Congratulations - and thanks - to Diamond Select for 200 editions of their Ask DST Q&A sessions. And so without further ado, here's the 200th Ask DST, which this time around is all about the Minimates.
Ask DST #200
Thursday, 14 March 2013
SITE NEWS: Hiatus
We're taking a brief break here at That Figures to enjoy a family vacation.
See you in a couple of weeks!
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
IN OTHER NEWS... 03/12/2013
And In Other News... a treat for your ears as we round-up this week's new Podcasts, Simpsons Lego rumors, sad news for fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and air dates for a couple of new superhero-themed TV projects.
Podcasts
Episode 55 of the Action Figure Blues Podcast features a look at Medicom's Alphonse Elric from Full Metal Alchemist and the start of a new ongoing feature as the
REVIEW: Marvel Heroes Chibis
Produced by Bulls-I-Toy | Released March 2013
More Chibis!
Fans with a memory not addled by age or excessive living may recall that last year we took a look at the Marvel's The Avengers Chibi figures from Bulls-I-Toy. Although we liked a lot of what we saw, we did identify a couple of areas where we felt the toy line could be improved. Have our comments been heard? Read on and find out...
AFFILIATE LINK: Doctor Who Scaroth & Morbius Retro Dolls
Biff Bang POW!'s line of retro Doctor Who 8'' dolls just got a whole lot scarier!
From the sublime City of Death (quite possibly the greatest classic Doctor Who story ever to feature John Cleese) comes this unmasked Scaroth figure, joined by renegade (and subsequently executed) Time Lord Morbius (from the quite possibly the greatest classic Doctor Who story ever based upon Frankenstein),
FEATURE: LoEB ''Seeing Red''
It's time for another assignment for the League of Extraordinary Bloggers.
This week it's another color-coded challenge, as Brian at Cool and Collected posed the following:
Photo Assignment: I’m seeing red!
I couldn't decide upon a single red colored thing, so here's a sample of a few items from my toy collection I'm calling ''A Review Retrospective in Red.''
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NEWS: Ask DST #199
'Cause tonight I'm gonna party like it's 199!
All Marvel, All The Time is Ask DST's 199th edition and, as the name suggests, it's all about the capes and the spandex and the radioactive accidents and whatnot.
Ask DST #199: All Marvel, All the Time
VIDEO VIEW: Pixel Dan's Batman Unlimited Penguin Review
Order your Batman Unlimited Penguin from Entertainment Earth!
Thursday, 7 March 2013
IN OTHER NEWS... 03/07/2013
And IN OTHER NEWS... the latest Nerd Lunch Podcast, Iron Man 3 stuns the entire Internet, animated Doctor Who and more.
Podcasts
The Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 75 sees the guys taking a ''What If...?'' approach to classic character rights.
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Iron Man 3
Burger King's GI Joe: Retaliation-themed Meals
The deal is only available in Malaysia (right now...) but this ad
NEWS: Realm of the Underworld Wave 2 Card Art Revealed
Zoloworld are poised to release their latest wave of Realm of the Underworld toys any day now but ahead of that, here's a close-up look at the card art for this upcoming second series of retro-style action figures. Check out what's coming your way in this new - and dare I say it, even more impressive - line over at the Realm of the Underworld website, where you'll not only find previews of
NEWS: New Wrestlers of the Universe
Goodleg Toys has just added a few new additions to their Wrestlers of the Universe line-up, including the near copyright-infringing Nostalgia Edition (pictured above), a new Not At All Safe For Work Greg ''The Spike'' Supercrime hand-painted colorway and more. But these one-off pieces won't be there forever, so be sure to grab yours while you can!
Goodleg Toys Store
AFFILIATE LINK: Walking Dead TV Series 4 Action Figure Set
The answer, you terrible woman, is right here!
Series 4 of the TV-themed Walking Dead action figures sees the arrival of the errant Carl, along with Andrea (''Why can't we all just get along?'' feature not included), The Governor and two Riot Gear zombies (one with gas mask.) Although it's not scheduled to hit retail until September knowing how popular these figures have proven to be, do
KICKSTARTER: Custom Urban Vinyl Art Documentary
It may have already reached its funding target but fans of designer toys will be sure to want to help support (and get your copy of) this documentary, focusing - as the title suggests - on the world of designer vinyl toys. So go check it out!
NEWS: Matty Collector April Sale Details
Wondering what Matty Collector has in store for you next month? Then wonder no more, as we've all the details you need to know right after the jump.
Here's the line-up of releases set for release on April 15th:
DCU Larfleeze (Club Infinite Earths figure)
MOTUC Snake Face™ (Club Eternia® figure)
MOTUC Mosquitor™ (remaining customer svc. stock, subject to Early Access sellout)
MOTUC
NEWS: 481 Universe Drop Tomorrow!
Fans of the 481 Universe rejoice - there's a new drop coming your way!
Dr Styre is unleashing his latest batch of custom Glyos-compatible figures (which you can preview here, here and here) this Friday, March 8th at 9 PM EST.
''There’ll be Armorvors with Customized TGB heads, some crazy one off builds and more so stop on by!''
We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
481 Universe
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
IN OTHER NEWS... 03/05/2013
IN OTHER NEWS... Lady Action, a couple of cool Podcasts, a new GI Joe: Retaliation trailer, Doctor Who's new-look Ice Warriors and more!
Podcasts
Here's Action Features Episode 34 AKA The One Where We Button The Flies On Our Mutant Genes.
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UnderScoopFIRE!'s Podcast #61 is a 90201-themed special!
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TEN: The Movie
Here's the first trailer for the upcoming
AFFILIATE LINK: Star Trek TOS Minimates Enterprise
Relive the adventure with the upcoming Star Trek Minimates Starship Enterprise vehicle!
The Minimates Starship Enterprise features a pop-open bridge (with space within for the pack-exclusive Captain Kirk) and opening Jeffries tube (hidden behind the deflector dish), allowing you to carry two Minimates within the vehicle. Minimates vehicles are always popular but the added allure of this
NEWS: Lego Minifigures Series 10
Here's our first look at the upcoming Series 10 of the Lego Minifigures blind-bagged toy line.
Characters in this wave include Medusa, a Bumblebee Girl, Baseball Fielder, Painter/Decorator and a, erm, Grandpa. This wave also introduces a 17th character in the form of the Golden Minifigure, a chase variant limited to just 5000 pieces worldwide. Expect to see him selling on Ebay at an
NEWS: Mattel Addresses Castle Grayskull Modifications
Scott ''Toy Guru'' Neitlich has posted a rather lengthy update regarding the upcoming Masters of the Universe Classics Castle Grayskull play set.
Hey He Fans and She Ravers,
With a lot going on right now (Filmation, Castle, end of the Mayan Calendar etc...) I wanted to try and reach out and clear the air. Their are a lot of posts floating around and some concern that I hope I can
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