NEWS: CLONE-O-FORM Keshi

Ever wondered what would happen if a couple of Micronaut fans got into the Keshi game? Then wonder no longer, as we bring to you the amazing CLONE-O-FORM line of figures.




Designed and 3D sculpted by Bryan Microbry Wilkinson (consultant and designer on the Palisades Micronaut revival line) and brought into resin-y goodness by Lee at BigManToys, this first four-figure wave features a

NEWS: Hot Toys GI Joe: Retaliation Roadblock Gallery & Pre-Order Info

No time to talk. Just check out these images after the jump!























The figure is available now to pre-order through Sideshow Collectibles.

NEWS: Iron Man 3 Minimates On Sale This Week!

Diamond Select Toys has just released a slew of new images from their upcoming Iron Man 3 Minimates figure line.





- Warning: Movie Spoilers Ahead -



The third Iron Man film is finally here, with a star-studded cast of characters and an array of awesome armors. But where can you find a toy line that will allow you to bring home all of the characters and armors in the movie? The Marvel

NEWS: RIP SLUG Zombies

It seems JAKKS Pacific has officially cancelled the SLUG Zombies line of figures.





Making their debut at last year's New York Toy Fair, the SLUG Zombies - that's Scary Little Ugly Guys - were JAKKS Pacific's homage to such classic minifigures as Monster in my Pocket and MUSCLE. Intended to be the first of many SLUG lines, with SLUG Aliens, SLUG Monsters and more sub-divisions planned, the

NEWS: Diamond Select Toys Unveil Universal Monsters Series 4

During this weekend's C2E2 show, Diamond Select Toys took the opportunity to unveil a few new products - including the upcoming Universal Monsters Select Series 4.





No word yet on when this fourth wave of figures will land, if the pictured Mr Hyde and Quasimodo will be joined by a third character, or what we can expect to see in terms of exclusives and store-specific accessories but for

NEWS: Remember Downton Abbey? It's Back! In Doll Form!*

Collectors rejoice! Soon you'll be able to recreate your favorite scenes from Downton Abbey, courtesy of a new line of licensed dolls and collectible figurines.





As reported at Toy News Online, Knockout Licensing has signed a deal with Bradford Exchange that will see the company producing a line of collector dolls and figures for the US market. Meanwhile The Danbury Mint will produce a

NEWS: Ask DST #205

''Aw, c'mon Ted! Bishops love sci-fi!''



If you are indeed a bishop - or just a regular fan of sci-fi - then you'll love this latest edition of Ask DST, where DSTChuck addresses a host of science fiction-related queries and questions!



Ask DST #205: Let's See the Sci-Fi!

NEWS: Lego's Lord of the Rings Tower of Orthanc

Lego has unveiled its newest addition to the Lord of the Rings line of sets and figures: The Tower of Orthanc.



PRESS RELEASE:10237 Tower of Orthanc



Ages 14+.
 2,359 pieces.

Build the The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy must-have model!



US $199.99 CA $249.99 DE 199.99€ UK 169.99 £ DK 1699.00 DKK






Finally, collect one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic buildings of The Lord

NEWS: A Personal Update

As some of you may be aware, we took a break from posting recently when I discovered that my dad had suffered a stroke.

His condition has improved steadily over the course of the last couple of weeks to the point where he's been released from hospital and is now at home. And although it's still very early days, he's remaining very positive and it looks as if he's going to make a strong recovery

NEWS: Ask DST #204

Would you Adam and believe it* - Diamond Select Toys has only gone and added a new round of questions  (and answers!) to their ever-popular Ask DST feature. And this week, it's all about the Minimates!



Ask DST #204 - Minimates Are Go!



* One for the IT Crowd fans there...

NEWS: Marvel Select Iron Man 3 Gallery

Diamond Select Toys has just unleashed a new gallery of images, featuring their upcoming Iron Man 3 Iron Man and War Machine Marvel Select figures. Check them out for yourself after the jump!





Each figure stands at around 7.5'' tall and features 16 points of articulation and will be available through comic and specialty stores very soon. In the meantime, check out these awesome images!

IN OTHER NEWS... 04/09/2013

And IN OTHER NEWS... an old enemy returns to Doctor Who, another classic Brit sci-fi show gets the go-ahead from SyFy, a new Iron Man 3 TV spot, plus Marvel's SHIELD TV show gets a new synopsis and new name!




SHIELD TV Show

No longer do we have to call Joss Whedon's upcoming ABC show, ''The SHIELD TV Show'' (or even ''Avengers Lite''), as Marvel has announces it's to officially be known as

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!

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!

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

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

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

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!



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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