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RoboCop and ED-209 get the Hot Toys treatment
2 weeks ago
by John 'Spartan' Nguyen
in Toys
Hot Toys has just announced two really cool RoboCop action figures. Not only will we be getting an authentic and realistic-looking RoboCop, but we’ll also be getting his robot rival, ED-209.
RoboCop is fully die-cast and stands at 30cm (11.81 inches) tall. The 1/6th figure has swappable More >
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword figma finally coming to the US this Fall
3 weeks ago
Last year news was going out all over about the upcoming Link Figma from Max Factory. Unfortunately due to high sales and demands overseas, the figure just never made it over and sold out almost immediately. Max Factory canceled all orders for a US release. What didn’t help is the popularity of More >
PDP/Afterglow Press Tour
3 weeks ago
Performance Designed Products is the manufacturer of the Afterglow line of headsets and controllers, gave us a tour on some accessories that are coming out this year.
First up was the new line of Smartphone cases featuring the old school Mario and Luigi looks from the NES days, as well as some More >
Deathstroke New 52 gets a Kotobukiya ARTFX statue
3 weeks ago
Before Deadpool, there was Deathstroke. Although not as popular as the Merc with a Mouth, he’s still a deadly enemy who has enhanced strength, speed, agility and reflexes. This makes him a worthy adversary to Batman in the upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins game. Kotobukiya has announced and released More >
3A + Valve = Portal
4 weeks ago
3A the company that brought you Metal Gear REX and the upcoming Metal Gear RAY. They will also be bringing you Atlas and P-Body from the Portal franchise. Those lovable robots are getting made into figure, which will be available for pre-order this Friday.
Though I have not played any of the More >
Batman gets a Batman: Arkham Origins action figure
1 month ago
Expect to get some Batman: Arkham Origins action figures during the month of the game’s release in October. DC Collectables has released photos featuring Batman and Black Mask from Series 1.
The Batman: Arkham Origins game takes place before the events of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City.
Each of More >
S.H.Figuarts White Ranger coming this October
1 month ago
Bluefin Tamashii Nations is on a roll. It was already announced that the original Red and Green Ranger Figuarts would be released in the summer, but Tommy will be getting a second figure released this time as the White Ranger. Fully poseable and equipped with Saba the Talking Tiger Sword, this is More >
Jenga Boom… the most intense game you will ever play
1 month ago
I am a gamer… A BOARD gamer.
I own a wide variety of games and yes, I host a bimonthly game night with my friends. That’s how much of a gamer I am. With my busy schedule, I still find time to game.
I was given Jenga Boom to review even though I own regular Jenga already. It’s already a More >
BioShock Infinite’s Songbird plushie ready for pre-order!
1 month ago
Remember that creepy-ass steampunk mech bird from BioShock Infinite? Well, Irrational Games, the developers of the game, got the bright idea to start making plush versions of the damn thing, though thankfully it doesn’t make those loud screeching singing noises….yet.
For those who are wondering More >
Boba Fett SDCC 2013 exclusive figure comes with carbonite Han Solo
1 month ago
I’m pretty sure Hasbro’s Star Wars Boba Fett figure will get a lot of nerds all excited when San Diego Comic-Con 2013 hits. Not only does this SDCC exclusive comes with a 6″ Boba Fett figure, but it also comes with Han Solo frozen in Carbonite.
The special edition figurine set will be sold at the More >
McFarlane Toys Walking Dead Series 3 Figures review
1 month ago
McFarlane Toys has now released the 3rd generation of The Walking Dead figures that are both extremely detailed and life-like. Priced at the very affordable tag of $14.99 on sites like Amazon.com, ClarkToys.com, and also in comic book stores near you, these figures provide The Walking Dead More >
Mass Effect’s Turian Cruiser ship gets a replica, courtesy of Dark Horse
1 month ago
Dark Horse not only publishes comics, but they also do miniature replicas. For example, they have already released four ships from Mass Effect including the Normandy. The next Mass Effect ship to get the collectible treatment is the Turian Cruiser ship. It’s 6″ in length and will be available in More >
Interview with Toy Hunter’s Jordan Hembrough on Season 2
1 month ago
The Travel Channel’s Toy Hunter is currently in its second season, which airs every Wednesday night at 9pm. If you’re into vintage toys, you should definitely check out the show. We had the chance to chat with host Jordan Hembrough about the recent episodes and what we can expect in future More >
Contest: Winner announced for Walking Dead McFarlane Toys
1 month ago
The Walking Dead McFarlane Toys contest is easily our most popular contest to date with over 600 entries. The winner gets to win Merle, Michonne and other zombie figures all signed by Todd McFarlane. To help me choose the winner I brought in our very own, Robert Galvan. And three hours later, he More >
New Mass Effect 3 replica weapons available for pre-order
1 month ago
Triforce is at it again with the Mass Effect 3 replica weapons. This time they’re adding three new weapons into the mix with the Mass Effect 3 M-6 Carnifex Pistol (see above), M-77 Paladin Pistol (see below) and The Geth Pulse Rifle (see bottom). You can now pre-order these beautiful babies More >
This female doll body is perfect for artists
1 month ago
Sure, this figure may look pervy, but it’s really great for artists. As a former art student, one of my favorite tools to use during college was the poseable wooden figure that you would get at those art stores. But if you’re looking for more realistic female poses, then toss that wooden figure More >
Create your own Iron Man vehicle with the Ridemakerz’s Iron Man Ride
1 month ago
Do you want a pimped-out Iron Man ride collectible? Ridemakerz has unveiled the curtains with the Iron Man Ride, an official 1:18 scale collectible coinciding with the Iron Man 3 movie. It’s customizable and will be available at local Ridemakerz stores on May 24, 2013.
To build your own More >
New Man of Steel image and Kotobukiya shows off buns of steel
2 months ago
Some new photos have been recently released to promote Man of Steel, including photos from Kotobukiya’s Man of Steel where you can check out his back side (I know I’m not the only one).
First up is this photo from Yahoo featuring Superman in front of the military in all his glory. I’m a straight More >
Hidden Arsenal 7: Knight of Stars
2 months ago
by Chris Del Castillo
in Toys
Next week, one of the best Yu-Gi-Oh! sets in a long while will be released with Hidden Arsenal 7: Knight of Stars. While previous sets introduced a new set or added support to existing ones, HA7 introduces two new archtypes that will be powerful right out of the box with Evilswarm and Constellar More >
LEGO versions of Iron Man 3 posters
2 months ago
Here’s a nifty take on the Iron Man 3 posters we’ve been seeing online and in theaters. Yes, Tony Stark gets LEGO-fied!
And yes, Iron Man 3 LEGOs will be available via the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes sets.
Check out the original posters below.
Iron Man 3 hits theaters on May 3, 2013.
Sailor Moon gets a poseable S.H.Figuarts figure
2 months ago
Here’s one for the lady figure collectors…and Sailor Moon fans. Sailor Moon, the one that fights evil by moonlight, is getting her own S.H.Figuarts figure. In the world of poseable figures that’s dominated by male characters, this should be a special one.
Sailor Moon comes with her Moon Stick. The More >
Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment series is ready to take your money
2 months ago
by James Martinez
in Toys
I don’t often get excited about toys, but then again, it’s not often that I can collect most of the cars I wanted as a little kid from films and TV series like Knight Rider, The A-Team, Back to The Future, Ghostbusters, and much more.
Hot Wheels just announced its Retro Entertainment series. Not More >
Contest: Walking Dead McFarlane Toys
2 months ago
Season 3 of the Walking Dead has recently ended, and what better time to celebrate than to throw a Walking Dead contest. We’ve teamed up with McFarlane Toys to give you a chance to win these Walking Dead figures autographed by Todd McFarlane (the creator of McFarlane Toys and Spawn). One lucky (or More >
Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha D-Arts coming in June
2 months ago
It’s been 5 years now since Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon was released. All things have been quiet for Raidou Kuzunoha, aside from him being put in the Japanese-only Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition, which came with a Limited Edition More >
S.H.Figuarts brings you the Red and Green Ranger this Summer
2 months ago
“Go! Go! Power Rangers!” is something you probably sang constantly when you were a kid. While the Power Rangers series has kept on going the original series is something you will remember for a very long time.
The Red Ranger and Green Ranger are getting new figures thanks to Bluefin Tamashii More >
