Hasbro is launching a new action figures line based on Iron Man 2, the movie. They’re 3.75″ action figures and there will be 2 different lines, a Comics Series and a Movie Series (there’s also a third one called Concept Series but who’s counting).
The Comics Series will include action figures based on, you guessed [...] http://bit.ly/cvw4uy
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Dantes Inferno action figures spotted
Dante’s Inferno action figures were spotted in a retail store in Mumbai, India, that’s where the pic is from.
The figure here is Dante, the main character of the game and is included when you buy the limited edition, which they devilishly call the Death Edition.
If you haven’t already, get the game on amazon, depending [...] http://bit.ly/8X7FdV
The figure here is Dante, the main character of the game and is included when you buy the limited edition, which they devilishly call the Death Edition.
If you haven’t already, get the game on amazon, depending [...] http://bit.ly/8X7FdV
Friday, February 26, 2010
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy (Brave and the Bold) – preview
Check the Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy wizkids just posted.
As the story goes, Poison Ivy injected Harley Quinn with her Toxin Immunity Serum, so now, Harley can stay around Ivy without getting poisoned.
Ivy tries to keep her away from both trouble and Joker (are they separate?) and as usual, they’re still best friends and [...] http://bit.ly/aEDkR2
As the story goes, Poison Ivy injected Harley Quinn with her Toxin Immunity Serum, so now, Harley can stay around Ivy without getting poisoned.
Ivy tries to keep her away from both trouble and Joker (are they separate?) and as usual, they’re still best friends and [...] http://bit.ly/aEDkR2
Hot Toys action figures and where to get them
Hot Toys sell their action figures in Hong Kong through their HK retailer, Toys Hunter. Overseas, like in the US, they sell their figures to a number of limited retailers. One of the most popular and trusted is Sideshow Collectibles at www.sideshowtoy.com. Go to Sideshow and search, in the search box, for “Hot Toys” and [...] http://bit.ly/cGzspk
Battlestar Galactica Boomer and Athena action figures
Boomer & Athena action figures are available as part of the Battlestar Galactica line.
Check Art Asylum’s blog where I first saw them: http://ping.fm/piZ77
http://bit.ly/amRej7
Check Art Asylum’s blog where I first saw them: http://ping.fm/piZ77
http://bit.ly/amRej7
“What’s Up, Mickey Mouse?”: A Look at What’s Coming Soon from the Disney Studios: http://bit.ly/cKF1VJ
Snake Eyes vs Red Ninjas diorama
Straight from Sideshow’s G.I. Joe line, we have Snake Eyes vs Red Ninjas polystone diorama. It’s not one of sideshow’s best works but I still like the fighting and the how the scene was captured. It kind of reminds me of Daredevil fighting against those annoying ninja dudes, but with a black costume instead.
Notice the [...] http://bit.ly/91Ias8
Notice the [...] http://bit.ly/91Ias8
Thursday, February 25, 2010
DC Universe Classics Wave 12 action figures
Buzzy Fret at actionfigurepics has wrote about the DC Universe Classics Wave 12 action figures. It’s the first wave to have the 75th Anniversary packaging and Collector Pins and the last one to have a Fourth World character (maybe just for now as Buzzy mentions in his post).
DC Universe Classics Wave 12 action figures
Mary Batson
Eclipso
Dr. [...] http://bit.ly/9pDvhJ
DC Universe Classics Wave 12 action figures
Mary Batson
Eclipso
Dr. [...] http://bit.ly/9pDvhJ
Michael Jackson Bad action figure from Hot Toys
Hot Toys has announced Michael Jackson Who’s Bad action figure. I previously mentioned Michael Jackson’s Thriller action figure, so I wasn’t expecting another one this soon, but hey, it’s Hot Toys, and I welcome most of their stuff anyway.
There are some subtle differences that I need to mention that make this figure different than the [...] http://bit.ly/agjCrg
There are some subtle differences that I need to mention that make this figure different than the [...] http://bit.ly/agjCrg
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Hasbro overview of Star Wars action figures at Toy Fair 2010
Toy Fair ended on February 17 but there’s still people talking about it (heh, old timers), so I’m still on schedule for an Hasbro overview of Star Wars figures at Toy Fair 2010 in New York.
Check out the AT-AT, Grievous Spinning Lightsaber, the new 31 Clone Wars action figures (of which I mentioned about in [...] http://bit.ly/bXZtOy
Check out the AT-AT, Grievous Spinning Lightsaber, the new 31 Clone Wars action figures (of which I mentioned about in [...] http://bit.ly/bXZtOy
Wolverine vs. Sabretooth (Marvel Universe)
One of the most legendary duels of the whole Marvel Universe has planned release on February and faces Wolverine against his long time rival Sabretooth. The sculpt was done by Jerome Giraud. In this “duel” Wolverine has the classic yellow mask and a bare head version. The package also comes with several other goodies, read [...] http://bit.ly/aL9AZK
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Marvel Select Iron Man 2 action figure is exclusive on Borders Books
Some days ago I posted about the Iron Man 2 Mark IV Artfx statue and the Iron Man Mark III battle damaged version figure. This time, Marvelous News has some pictures of Marvel Select Iron Man 2 and War Machine action figures that were provided by Diamond Select Toys. Iron Man 2 will have [...] http://bit.ly/a6hVmK
Which Family Values Group Will Be the First to Denounce Toy Story 3 as Fagalicious? http://bit.ly/ckBvis
Monday, February 22, 2010
UFC Action Figures shown at Toy Fair 2010
I find that sometimes the problem with action figures (and statues as well although to a lesser extent) is that they don’t look quite like the characters or people they’re trying to represent. Some of UFC action figures kind of look pretty similar to the real fighters, some at least. There are a bunch of [...] http://bit.ly/bgJeUw
The Venture Bros The Monarch&Dean Venture action figures
I posted about the ’70s style 8-inch action figure up for pre-orders a while ago and there are some new figures showing up. The Monarch & Dean action figures are available for pre-order on entertainment earth. The image displayed is from their prototype looks, but they probably won’t look much different. This is one of [...] http://bit.ly/9HhuW3
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Kotobuikiya’s Iron Man 2 Mark IV Artfx Statue
Japanese company Kotobuikiya (have to copy&paste the name everytime) has announced their Iron Man 2 Mark IV Artfx for the Iron Man sequel that is going to hit theaters in May 7 2010.
The Iron Man Mark IV is a 1/6 13-inch statue. It comes with a display base and the armor reasonably detailed (I’ve seen [...] http://bit.ly/9xn4Jz
The Iron Man Mark IV is a 1/6 13-inch statue. It comes with a display base and the armor reasonably detailed (I’ve seen [...] http://bit.ly/9xn4Jz
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Q&A at Toy Fair big players - and Hasbro doesn't know how to answer one of the questions: http://bit.ly/bH018w
Halo Reach 5-inch action figures available
Some time ago I posted about how McFarlane Toys was to create Halo Reach action figures.
Now they’re finally available for pre-order on entertainment earth as I noticed they were up for grabs and they don’t even have images available at the time I’m writing this.
So click on the following link to go check Halo Reach [...] http://bit.ly/dzMjUr
Now they’re finally available for pre-order on entertainment earth as I noticed they were up for grabs and they don’t even have images available at the time I’m writing this.
So click on the following link to go check Halo Reach [...] http://bit.ly/dzMjUr
Friday, February 19, 2010
’70s style 8-inch action figure up for pre-orders
Word just gout out on Bif Bang Pow! blog that the ’70s Mego style 8-inch action figures are up for pre-orders on entertainment earth.
There’s not even images available at the time I’m posting this that I got the news (minutes ago).
Here’s the stuff they have available. Start now!
And Dexter’s pre-order is coming soon (so [...] http://bit.ly/dCo1IH
There’s not even images available at the time I’m posting this that I got the news (minutes ago).
Here’s the stuff they have available. Start now!
And Dexter’s pre-order is coming soon (so [...] http://bit.ly/dCo1IH
Triple H was reported saying "Knowing that a kid has my action figure is just a terrific feeling" - http://bit.ly/cGUafc
Hasbro’s Marvel Universe Galactus
Hasbro’s Marvel Universe Galactus action figure was presented at Toy Fair. The figure is 19-inches tall and is pretty articulated.
According to cool toy review, this Galactus figure has some characteristics in his armor that makes him similar to the character design Galactus shows in the video game Marvel Ultimate Alliance.
I played the first game some [...] http://bit.ly/bsdpt1
According to cool toy review, this Galactus figure has some characteristics in his armor that makes him similar to the character design Galactus shows in the video game Marvel Ultimate Alliance.
I played the first game some [...] http://bit.ly/bsdpt1
The Punisher vs Daredevil
So Sideshow has released The Punisher vs Daredevil polystone diorama. Or is that The Daredevil vs Punisher? Frank Castle vs Matthew Murdock.
A loving gun freak against a blind man (remember this isn’t real), now that should provide some entertainment.
Click the following link for more pics on Sideshow and get this piece: http://ping.fm/CCSyG
I don’t remember [...] http://bit.ly/d4LfoH
A loving gun freak against a blind man (remember this isn’t real), now that should provide some entertainment.
Click the following link for more pics on Sideshow and get this piece: http://ping.fm/CCSyG
I don’t remember [...] http://bit.ly/d4LfoH
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Care Bears vs. Transformers: Gender Stereotypes in Advertisements
I just so happened to read a very interesting article titled: Care Bears vs. Transformers: Gender Stereotypes in Advertisements. At times, the post gets a little bit over my head but I’m distilling a bit of the information that I feel you can easily and naturally relate as we go on reading.
The article starts with [...] http://bit.ly/bzeSf2
The article starts with [...] http://bit.ly/bzeSf2
DC Universe Online action figures
Toy Fair 2010 is gone but I still have something for you: a nice Super Man action figure pic of DC Universe Online
DC Universe online is an upcoming Massive Multiplayer Online game, and DC Direct has showcased some figures at Toy Fair in New York.
They said they’re planning on releasing a line of figures for [...] http://bit.ly/9pXiNb
DC Universe online is an upcoming Massive Multiplayer Online game, and DC Direct has showcased some figures at Toy Fair in New York.
They said they’re planning on releasing a line of figures for [...] http://bit.ly/9pXiNb
Iron Man Mark III battle damaged version figure
Hot Toys presents Iron Man Mark III, the battle damaged version, another excellent HT work. The action figure will be around $190 and comes with an expandable gauntlet, a micromunitions pod mounted on the shoulder, a retractable dispenser that comes out of the armor’s hip and plenty more that is listed in the specifications.
Besides [...] http://bit.ly/blfX08
Besides [...] http://bit.ly/blfX08
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Feast your eyes with Mattel pics from DC Universe, Brave and the Bold and others (Toy Fair 2010)
I’ve decided to let loose a bunch of pictures I found from the upcoming DC Universe, Batman: The Brave and the Bold line of action figures (and others) from Mattel. And there’s some nice Mego style action figures down there for you as well. Now rejoice and feast your eyes.
You can also see the [...] http://bit.ly/dBB5ZQ
You can also see the [...] http://bit.ly/dBB5ZQ
StarCraft II action figures from DC Unlimited
At Toy Fair 2010 in New York DC Unlimited has been showing their upcoming Starcraft II action figures. If you’ve lived in a hole for most of your life and need me to explain what Starcraft is, it’s a real time strategy game that has made some serious fans and addicts all over the world. [...] http://bit.ly/byDM2P
Action figures brought to life with Avatar i-TAG technology
Usually when I post inside stuff as it related to Toy Fair, as I’ve been doing over the past few days, well at least every day since the fair started on Sunday, February 14 (it ends today, 17), it usually is me posting stuff on action figures and other physical toys.
This time I got a [...] http://bit.ly/9CoxCv
This time I got a [...] http://bit.ly/9CoxCv
Avatar i-TAGs bring action figures to life on your computer (all you need is a webcam): http://bit.ly/9uPolC
Zhu Zhu Pets expand into Rock Star and “Kung Zhu”
As I previously mentioned on Zhu Zhu Pets and Lego Mindstroms snatch awards at Toy Fair, Zhu Zhu Pets have been the wild sensation toy of the last few months, having been awarded several awards at Toy Fair.
This time, Cepia, the company behind the Zhu Zhus, is going to add new hamster and other animal [...] http://bit.ly/b4nIKS
This time, Cepia, the company behind the Zhu Zhus, is going to add new hamster and other animal [...] http://bit.ly/b4nIKS
Zhu Zhu Pets will expand into Rock Star and Kung Zhu (want to see about that...): http://bit.ly/9MLyBZ
Overview of NECA action figures at Toy Fair 2010
Action figure insider put a video on youtube with an overview of NECA’s action figures at Toy Fair in New York (which is over today, February 18).
NECA has some interesting offerings shown in the video. Randy Falk, NECA representative at Toy Fair talked about some of the new stuff coming.
In the movie category we [...] http://bit.ly/bWZsmT
NECA has some interesting offerings shown in the video. Randy Falk, NECA representative at Toy Fair talked about some of the new stuff coming.
In the movie category we [...] http://bit.ly/bWZsmT
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Lost Jacob and mysterious men in black 8-inch action figures at Toy Fair
I’ve see up to the first 2 episodes of Lost (I haven’t see the third one but I will). At this point nobody knows the mysterious man in black name, but it’ll eventually pop out. Like Docarzt at docarzt.com mentioned, the man in black doesn’t turn into John Lock (aww). Check out some of the [...] http://bit.ly/aRROeA
Mattel on DC Universe Classics, Masters of the Universe and others
DC Universe Classics
Waves 13 and 14 are the next in line series of 6 inch action figures of the DC Universe Classics (DCUC). Wave 13 will be available starting and throughout the Spring and Summer of 2010 and it will consist of figures like 90’s Superboy, Blue Devil, Cheetah, Cyclotron, Donna Troy, [...] http://bit.ly/afI4uF
Waves 13 and 14 are the next in line series of 6 inch action figures of the DC Universe Classics (DCUC). Wave 13 will be available starting and throughout the Spring and Summer of 2010 and it will consist of figures like 90’s Superboy, Blue Devil, Cheetah, Cyclotron, Donna Troy, [...] http://bit.ly/afI4uF
Mattel's DCU and He-Man Lines at comicbookresources forum (check out the article associated with the forum post): http://bit.ly/deuvpE
NECA making action figures of BioShock 2 Street Fighter, Gears of War, Dante's Inferno, Dead Space 2 and 2 more: http://bit.ly/dhZoK2
Bioshock 2 action figures pics directly from Toy Fair
I have a new update since I first posted about Bioshock 2 action figures. These pics were taken at Toy Fair by the lovely UGO bunch and feature some nice and ugly looking characters of the game.
NECA is behind these action figures, as well as Gears of War 2, so like I was saying, take [...] http://bit.ly/9hG6D2
NECA is behind these action figures, as well as Gears of War 2, so like I was saying, take [...] http://bit.ly/9hG6D2
iXL possibly the hottest toy for next Christmas
At Toy Fair in New York iXL was named the hottest toy for next Christmas by Mattel CEO Robert Eckert. The iXL is an iPod lookalike device from company Fisher-Price, for kids ages 3 and up. It currently 6 apps: Art Studio, Game Player, Music Player, Note Book, Photo Album and Story Book [...] http://bit.ly/dh4VTH
Lich King action figure at Toy Fair (DC Direct)
DC Direct is on fire. Not only are they making God of War 3 action figures, they’re also making a World of Warcraft action figures line.
There are some major figures being displayed at Toy Fair but Lich King is on the spot hightlight since the first picture is already on the web.
The Lich King is [...] http://bit.ly/aPEEKq
There are some major figures being displayed at Toy Fair but Lich King is on the spot hightlight since the first picture is already on the web.
The Lich King is [...] http://bit.ly/aPEEKq
God of War III action figures to be made by DC Direct
News from Toy Fair 2010 in New York report that we’re going to have a line of God of War III action figures, which will be released by DC Direct, the company also behind Mass Effect action figures and Dragon Age: Origins action figures. NECA didn’t make it to get the license but it’s ok, [...] http://bit.ly/coWwut
Monday, February 15, 2010
12 Star Wars Clone Wars Action Figures for 2010
At Toy Fair 2010 in New York (still ongoing, but I say 2010 for when people from the future will read this post and appreciate my sense of organization) Hasbro has showcased their Star Wars Clone Wars action figures.
The Clone Wars action figure collection consists of 12 action figures from the first 2 seasons and [...] http://bit.ly/c5yKVT
The Clone Wars action figure collection consists of 12 action figures from the first 2 seasons and [...] http://bit.ly/c5yKVT
Hasbro revealed their Clone Wars action figure collection this weekend at Toy Fair (12): http://bit.ly/aIiyKN
NECA to make Borderlands and Splinter Cell action figures
I think we all can agree that NECA usually does a pretty good job with their action figures. One of the posts I wrote on Bioshock 2 action figures failed to mention in the post that it was NECA responsible for Bioshock 2 action figures.
According to NECA’s twitter we’ll have some new Borderlands and Splinter [...] http://bit.ly/buLX7S
According to NECA’s twitter we’ll have some new Borderlands and Splinter [...] http://bit.ly/buLX7S
Zhu Zhu Pets and Lego Mindstroms snatch awards at Toy Fair
Robotic toys had a good deal of success and awards at New York’s Toy Fair 2010. Cepia’s Zhu Zhu Pets won the Toy of the Year (TOTY).
It also won Innovative Toy of the Year, in front of other industry giants like Mattel, showcasing their Mindflex game and Spin Master’s Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser [...] http://bit.ly/bhUvbE
It also won Innovative Toy of the Year, in front of other industry giants like Mattel, showcasing their Mindflex game and Spin Master’s Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser [...] http://bit.ly/bhUvbE
Blue Lantern Barry Allen action figure
DC Direct is currently in New York’s Toy Fair 2010 displaying 4 Blue Lantern Barry Allen action figures. Why 4? They could give me one and 3 would still be enough for people to see them. Or do people see them with their hands like I do?
Heh, anyway… Barry Allen is, or is going [...] http://bit.ly/bK6t56
Heh, anyway… Barry Allen is, or is going [...] http://bit.ly/bK6t56
Robot Toys capture top Toy of the Year Awards at the Toy Fair (not surprisingly -or is it): http://bit.ly/adecuP
Toy Fair 2010 featuring action figures from JONAH HEX, CLASH OF THE TITANS, PRINCE OF PERSIA, and more: http://bit.ly/99z5Wo
Pixar’s John Lasseter has Lego bust made of himself
Pixar’s main visionary, John Lasseter, was at the New York’s Toy Fair to promote Toy Story 3 when he was awarded a Lego bust lookalike of himself. The result is the following pic.
Also check some other pics on gizmodo: http://ping.fm/h37gT
http://bit.ly/aTGCTV
Also check some other pics on gizmodo: http://ping.fm/h37gT
http://bit.ly/aTGCTV
Sunday, February 14, 2010
WALL-E EVE Maquette – Happy Valentines
Happy Valentines to each and every one out there. If you don’t have a partner celebrate it with your TV (nah, just kidding).
Here’s a Wall-E Eve to cheer you up. Click on it.
http://bit.ly/9J9TgO
Here’s a Wall-E Eve to cheer you up. Click on it.
http://bit.ly/9J9TgO
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sarah Connor action figure Terminator 2 – Judgment Day
Do you think heroines nowadays are too sexy, if there is such a thing as too sexy I mean… oops my wife is in the room. Ok, I meant, does seeing heroines in high heels makes you cringe somewhat? Isn’t that ridiculous? Seems like they’re just wanting the looks to sell.
But not anymore. Never fear, [...] http://bit.ly/d9td0S
But not anymore. Never fear, [...] http://bit.ly/d9td0S
Barbie picks 2 new careers: computer engineer and news anchor
I’m still fresh from posting the news on Triple H showing his WWE action figure and I’m here again showing another move from Mattel.
Barbie is picking 2 new career choices. These are based on over half a million votes, where computer engineer was the highest voted choice for a new career.
These votes were open [...] http://bit.ly/akZf2M
Barbie is picking 2 new career choices. These are based on over half a million votes, where computer engineer was the highest voted choice for a new career.
These votes were open [...] http://bit.ly/akZf2M
Triple H shows his action figure at New York’s Toy Fair 2010
I previously talked about how Mattel and WWE were launching a new toy line. So here I have Triple H holding his brand action figure below, one included in the first line being released by Mattel in a joint venture with WWE Entertainment, from which several of those action figures are bound to be sold [...] http://bit.ly/diNJof
Friday, February 12, 2010
Talking Cars, Space Ships, and Classic Americana: The Most Popular Die-Cast Toys at http://bit.ly/9Y0oBA
Shocker Toys will be shocking the 2010 American International Toy Fair (or so they say): http://bit.ly/byUcoK
Star Wars Darth Revan mini bust
Entertainment earth has Darth Revan’s mini bust for pre-order. You know who this guy is if you’ve played KOTOR (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic). I played KOTOR I and II by the way.
You can first see Revan in the first KOTOR yielding two lightsabers and wreaking havoc. He’s also one of the [...] http://bit.ly/9UKJR4
You can first see Revan in the first KOTOR yielding two lightsabers and wreaking havoc. He’s also one of the [...] http://bit.ly/9UKJR4
Toy Story 3 theatrical trailer
Yesterday I talked about the teaser preview in my post Toy Story 3 preview trailer Disney gave us so we could get our fill before the theatrical trailer. So now, here it is, the full theatrical trailer of Toy Story 3 just below the pic.
You can also read some more about it here: http://ping.fm/bgEoi
http://bit.ly/cr3EFe
You can also read some more about it here: http://ping.fm/bgEoi
http://bit.ly/cr3EFe
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Twitter for dogs – Puppy Tweets
Yep, Twitter for dogs. Mattel has been developing and is going to release Puppy Tweets, a “high-tech” device that tweets dogs activities through a sound and motion sensor. And I put it in quotes for a reason, and I’ll explain it why in a moment.
The sensor, or tag, is attached to the collar and it’s [...] http://bit.ly/crpE3H
The sensor, or tag, is attached to the collar and it’s [...] http://bit.ly/crpE3H
Toy Story 3 trailer
Today, February 11, 2010, the theatrical trailer for Toy Story is being released. Yet, Disney has still given us a small 30 second teaser while we wait. There’s a bunch of new faces in Toy Story, where the events on the previous “Toy Stories” have changed. Andy is all grown up and is moving to [...] http://bit.ly/bVNnd3
Toy Story preview trailer (the teaser before the theatrical trailer, they're different): http://bit.ly/9A88k2
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Last Airbender action figures
M. Night Shyamalan is the director of the The Last Airbender, to hit theaters on July 2, 2010. This movie was inspired by the popular cross-genre and age Avatar: The Last Airbender (don’t mix it up with Avatar the movie). I think it’s safe to say many fans of the TV series were eagerly waiting [...] http://bit.ly/co21mt
Jackson Rathbone (Jasper in Twilight) will have his own action figure on the movie The Last Airbender: http://bit.ly/9lySTz
Jackson Rathbone action figure – The Last Airbender
Jackson Rathbone, the actor who played Jasper Hale in the Twilight movies, is going to be starring in The Last Airbender, a motion picture from the popular Avatar tv show, which by the way, may look it’s for kids only but a lot of people from a different cross variety of ages watch it.
Rathbone [...] http://bit.ly/cRh4Gu
Rathbone [...] http://bit.ly/cRh4Gu
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
German toy seller selling Hitler action figures and dolls
At the Nurember’s Toy Fair (in EU, Germany), a German seller was selling Adolf Hitler action figures. The World War Two themed dolls were on display on his booth and the collection had Hitler giving his nazi salute and SS bodyguards. There was also an open top card. Hitler was priced at £4,50 and the [...] http://bit.ly/a4EIQT
Poe Ghostal's take on Bif Bang Pow's mego like style lost figures (including my own in the comments): http://bit.ly/aEM7ve
Review of Scott Pilgrim (they're going to make a movie out of this -but how?!): http://bit.ly/9428kF
G.I. Joe action figures – exclusive Cobra Island set
Entertainment earth has a new G.I Joe set, the G.I Joe action figures Cobra Island set. Click the picture to go check it out.
http://bit.ly/beJLLL
http://bit.ly/beJLLL
Monday, February 8, 2010
Hasbro’s profits on the rise – Transformers found guilty
Transformers are to blame for the rise in profits Hasbro has seen over the last year. Hasbro earned $165.6 million in the last 3 months up to December 2009, beating the expected earnings of $123 million for that quarter. The previous year Hasbro did $93.6 million for the same time period, so they’re going along [...] http://bit.ly/d3nb5x
Transformer showcase at the Tokyo Winter Festival
I saw a forum post talking about the Tokyo Winter Wonder Festival, held Sunday, February 7 2010. I’m seeing a lot of interesting pics and the novelty here is the Takara version of the Transformers Animated.
There’s a bunch of other stuff that a single pic of mine can’t show. Head on over to Seibertron’s [...] http://bit.ly/ba2M9J
There’s a bunch of other stuff that a single pic of mine can’t show. Head on over to Seibertron’s [...] http://bit.ly/ba2M9J
Lego and Muji creative release – bricks and paper
Lego and Muji have joined forces to develop and release a product that is basically a regular box filled with Lego pieces with colored paper sheets. The sheets are to be hole-punched to be able to connect with the Lego pieces.
The special puncher is sold separately and is not included in the box. This offends [...] http://bit.ly/cViWut
The special puncher is sold separately and is not included in the box. This offends [...] http://bit.ly/cViWut
Toys R’ US free stuff
Toys R’ US are having a couple of free stuff and promotional events. When you buy three videogames, listed at $29,99 or more, you get to choose a fourth one for free. I know it isn’t that great of a deal, but it’s still a free game if you’re big on playing. This is for [...] http://bit.ly/c7r2L4
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Some of the best action figure card backs from the 1980s
I was reading 25 Action Figure Card Backs from Secret Fun Blog! where the poster mentioned a blogger post about 25 action figure card backs. I clicked on it and the results was a long post about cool card backs of action figures of the 1980s which brought me back some of the nostalgia associated [...] http://bit.ly/8YmuEN
Friday, February 5, 2010
Ms. Marvel Premium Format figure (sideshow)
Today is Priority Pre-Order Day for Ms. Marvel at Sideshow (she’s looking good). There are also some new previews like the Bullseye Comiquette and the Undying Carcass Premium Format figure from The Dead line (from Sideshow).
Ms. Marvel is taking the spot today, so click the pic or head on over to the streamline priority [...] http://bit.ly/9btBIW
Ms. Marvel is taking the spot today, so click the pic or head on over to the streamline priority [...] http://bit.ly/9btBIW
7 Must-Have Toys from the eighties Movies and TV
Madison at Unreality Mag an interesting and funny post about 7 of the must have toys you could have from the 80s movies and shows.
And they are:
1. Pee-wee Herman’s Bicycle
2. Paulie’s Robot from Rocky IV
3. The Train Set in Silver Spoons
4. Ferris Bueller’s Computer
5. The Piano in Big
6. Hoverboards in Back to the Future [...] http://bit.ly/aq3lZt
And they are:
1. Pee-wee Herman’s Bicycle
2. Paulie’s Robot from Rocky IV
3. The Train Set in Silver Spoons
4. Ferris Bueller’s Computer
5. The Piano in Big
6. Hoverboards in Back to the Future [...] http://bit.ly/aq3lZt
Walking RC Iron Man 2 action figure
Hasbro announced in a press release for the 2010 edition of the Toy Fair in New York that a RC version of a walking Iron Man action figure is going to be released. The price will be around 50 bucks and will be released later this year, in Fall 2010.
The figure has a handheld [...] http://bit.ly/c2Ks7l
The figure has a handheld [...] http://bit.ly/c2Ks7l
Lon Chaney action figure from the famous (and, sadly, lost) film London After Midnight (no pics though): http://bit.ly/d3WdQ5
The Nerf N-Force Marauder Long Sword
Just showed up on entertainment earth a 40 inch long sword.
I think it was available just a while ago but it’s temporarily out of stock at this moment. Just be careful with what you do with this beast.
Click the picture or the following link to go check the Nerf N-Force Marauder Long Sword: http://ping.fm/rhuWp
http://bit.ly/dzExJY
I think it was available just a while ago but it’s temporarily out of stock at this moment. Just be careful with what you do with this beast.
Click the picture or the following link to go check the Nerf N-Force Marauder Long Sword: http://ping.fm/rhuWp
http://bit.ly/dzExJY
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Toymaker accused of knowingly selling lead paint-tainted toys
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Schylling Associates, a toymaker that makes toys like Curious George and Thomas & Friends, agreed to pay a $200,000 penalty for knowingly releasind and selling thousands of toys that had lead paint levels that were above of what stated in federal law.
The toys were released and sold [...] http://bit.ly/aUVszE
The toys were released and sold [...] http://bit.ly/aUVszE
Toymaker accused of knowingly selling lead paint-tainted toys pays penalty of $200,000 (scroll page up): http://bit.ly/cLO0ZT
Dante’s Inferno action figures giveaway
Destructoid is giving away several Dante’s Inferno stuff for a total of 19 item prizes, including Dante’s Inferno comics, posters, shirts and above all, action figures (wondering about this).
To be able to win these prizes Destructoids wants you to take a picture or a video of yourself doing of the 7 deadly sins mentioned in [...] http://bit.ly/cOFqIn
To be able to win these prizes Destructoids wants you to take a picture or a video of yourself doing of the 7 deadly sins mentioned in [...] http://bit.ly/cOFqIn
Lost action figures – John Locke, Hurley and Ben prototypes
Entertainment earth is showing the prototypes of John Locke, Hurley and Benjamin Linus. The figures are up to pre-order and will be released August 2010, matching with what I wrote about them coming in the Summer in my post about Bif Bang Pow! to produce Mego style action figures. Click the images to have a [...] http://bit.ly/boyrHF
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Bif Bang Pow! to Produce '70s Style Action Figures (read it at the official Mego forums): http://bit.ly/bkj58p
Bif Bang Pow! to produce Mego style action figures
EMCE Toys and Bif Bang Pow are joining forces for the co-release of action figures of popular shows. These will be Mego-style release based on the 70’s explosion of action figures of the comics world by Mego.
The design of the figures will be by EMCE Toys, featuring 8 inch action figures with proper clothing [...] http://bit.ly/dBY0vF
The design of the figures will be by EMCE Toys, featuring 8 inch action figures with proper clothing [...] http://bit.ly/dBY0vF
Bif Bang Pow to produce Mego style 70's action figures of world's most popular shows: http://bit.ly/diqzTl
Guitar Hero like toys – Flat toys produce music
Paper Jamz guitar, drums and amplifier
Just like Hot Wheels Stealth Rides from Mattel, Paper Jamz joins the trend of flat toys. The Paper Jamz is a creation of WoWee Toys and is going to be anounced at Toy Fair in New York in February 2010. It consists in 6 toy guitars, 6 drums and an [...] http://bit.ly/cTK9YY
Just like Hot Wheels Stealth Rides from Mattel, Paper Jamz joins the trend of flat toys. The Paper Jamz is a creation of WoWee Toys and is going to be anounced at Toy Fair in New York in February 2010. It consists in 6 toy guitars, 6 drums and an [...] http://bit.ly/cTK9YY
Show your allegiance to Google with their Android figures (they will rule the world - you're joking right? or am I): http://bit.ly/dcv8yU
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Bioshock 2 action figures
Bioshock 2’s release date (in Europe) is February 2010, and with that comes -drums in the background- 3 sets of action figures.
The game is set to release for PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. For those of you unaware, Biosock 2 is a mixture of FPS (First Person Shooter) with a nice plot that [...] http://bit.ly/bgciNB
The game is set to release for PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. For those of you unaware, Biosock 2 is a mixture of FPS (First Person Shooter) with a nice plot that [...] http://bit.ly/bgciNB
Worst top movies of 2009
Worst top flops of 2009
The Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as Razzies have put a number box office movies from last year in their top movie flops for 2009. Movies include Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Land of the Lost, Old Dogs and even G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (surprise?).
Razzies rates Transformers as “over-loud, [...] http://bit.ly/aZYFj3
The Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as Razzies have put a number box office movies from last year in their top movie flops for 2009. Movies include Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Land of the Lost, Old Dogs and even G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (surprise?).
Razzies rates Transformers as “over-loud, [...] http://bit.ly/aZYFj3
Monday, February 1, 2010
Final Fantasy XIII action figures
Final Fantasy XIII Play Arts Kai action figures arrived today in their release date in Europe. These figures are based on one of the most games, certainly one of the most if not the highest anticipated Role Playing Game (RPG) this year. These Play Arts -Kai- action figures have the same feel of [...] http://bit.ly/92DRvQ
Battletoads action figures
G-Brand of FigureRealm has made some wicked cool custom Battletoads action figures. They were one of the baddest cool looking characters of a NES and later Genesis/Mega-Drive beat’em up. The game itself was kind of hated back then because of bugs and glitches and the difficulty of it, however Retro feelings sometimes come flowing and [...] http://bit.ly/9XkjPE
Custom-made Battletoad action figures are insanely great (made by G-Brands at FigureRealm): http://ow.ly/12vit
Toy Fair in Nuremberg (Germany) – February 4, 2010
Nuremberg, in Germany, is hosting the biggest toy fair in the planet this Thursday, February 4, in an industry where the economy hasn’t left its marks. Toy makers and retailers have been left relativly unharmed from the effects of the economy worldwide basically because parents would rather save and not buy stuff for themselves and [...] http://bit.ly/dC5R20
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