Sunday, February 28, 2010

Iron Man 2 War Machine action figure (comics series)

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
McFarlane Toys Presents Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Assortments http://bit.ly/dvVJYE
Your opinion: best online source for comic books and action figures? http://bit.ly/cY1kGV
Spotted Online – McFarlane Toys’ Prince of Persia Action Figures: http://bit.ly/cm4wCU

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
Lost Bobbleheads & Action Figures: http://bit.ly/aHRIMf

Friday, February 26, 2010

New Line of Iron Man 2 Action Figures Unveiled: http://bit.ly/baHyoF
Twilight Zone Action Figures: http://bit.ly/9L03NY

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

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
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Hot Toys Michael Jackson ‘BAD’ 12-inch Figure: http://bit.ly/a6rePk
“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

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 – The Pros and Cons: http://bit.ly/dli2vm

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
Solomon Grundy action figure review: http://bit.ly/9PCyzd
Super7 Super Shogun Stormtrooper Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow: http://bit.ly/aK0F0N
Super 7 Shogun Stormtrooper on Action Figure Digest: http://bit.ly/dtGhxh
Mattel Ghostbusters update: http://bit.ly/bZLzWu

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
Beloved 80’s toys get post-apocalyptic storyline: http://bit.ly/9e2g4d
The Glory of G.I. Joes: a retrospective - http://bit.ly/dld25R

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
Wolverine Vs. Sabretooth Coming in February From Knight Models: http://bit.ly/9OWhkd
Dude, you have a hole in your face... http://bit.ly/cP0Roj

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
6 coolest classic sci-fi toys of the year (gallery): http://bit.ly/clz8XQ
7 Ridiculous Toy-Based Movies (That Will Probably Be Made): http://bit.ly/cKZR6q
Super Girl solicits and others: http://bit.ly/bRXWGf
Which Family Values Group Will Be the First to Denounce Toy Story 3 as Fagalicious? http://bit.ly/ckBvis
Nice custom fan made Capcom action figures here: http://bit.ly/a3vu8e
How'd They Do That? Ninja's Unboxing: http://bit.ly/9JyyHH

Monday, February 22, 2010

TOTO toilet robot action figure (er... really): http://bit.ly/b2vG6h
Review – Iron Man 2 Stealth Operations: http://bit.ly/c0x7as
Sideshow toys Creature action figure - http://bit.ly/cOrB4D
Mezco's Popeye: Bluto Action Figure Review - http://bit.ly/9YepZH

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
First Look – Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Cat: http://bit.ly/cGb1I0
Toy Fair 2010 Trip Report at the-gadgeteer: http://bit.ly/aXq9Ru
Lost toys : Hurley, Locke, Ben, Jacob and MIB: http://bit.ly/dzXFzb
Star Wars Toys From Hasbro at Toy Fair 2010 http://bit.ly/b2s6TA

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sideshow Teases Premium Format Colossus or Cyclops Figures And A Q&A: http://bit.ly/a9kdEJ
Trend #2 from the 2010 New York Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/cpr2uS

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

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 figures (on sideshowcollectors Forum): http://bit.ly/cvsJHX

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

Friday, February 19, 2010

Mattel uses government for an unfair advantage: http://bit.ly/9ACsVF

’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
Triple H was reported saying "Knowing that a kid has my action figure is just a terrific feeling" - http://bit.ly/cGUafc
Masters of the Universe Classics Trapjaw : http://bit.ly/cSmaKL
Jim Lee is named Co-Publisher of DC Comics: http://bit.ly/9m76o7

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
Ten-hut! G.I. Joe rolls out new tanks and toys: http://bit.ly/d9PMeL
Why I hate Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/bNljr8

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
The 11 Best Toys Of 2010: Toy Industry Awards (at Toy Fair I mean): http://bit.ly/d2aCZv
Spontaneo - the dog who doesn’t give a Fu*: http://bit.ly/bW3m8P
A Philly Collector of Playscale Dolls and Action Figures: http://bit.ly/aGlHPH

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
Care Bears vs. Transformers: Gender Stereotypes in Advertisements - http://bit.ly/b7h7BE
Giant AT-ATs and more at the Hasbro collector/fan media event at Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/bVOJQT
9 More Tragically Unreleased Action Figure Lines: http://bit.ly/9qxITD

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 (the MMO) statues revealed: http://bit.ly/9i4gHK
Thursday WHO’S WHO: Tyr action figure - http://bit.ly/9mQkqO
DC Direct March solicitations: http://bit.ly/9Mv5hE
Transformers: Toys in Disguise (Part 1): http://bit.ly/a9IaeM
:Diamond and Star Wars Hasbro @ Toy Fair 2010 (Coverage by AFTimes): http://bit.ly/btNtno

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
TopLess Robot mentioning Iron Man Mark III figure: http://bit.ly/aclwY0
1/6 Iron Man (Mark III) (Battle Damaged Version) by Hot Toys: http://bit.ly/cZr3xC
Another look at NECA's New "A Nightmare On Elm Street" Toys: http://bit.ly/cIXpoU
Toy Fair 2010: NECAs Nightmare on Elm Street: http://bit.ly/9o1T8O
Digital Trend's best news tech toys of 2010: http://bit.ly/b8Ezpv
Disney: No Toys? No Movie: http://bit.ly/awDhMA

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

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
History of the Action Figure (reminder post on sideshow collectors): http://bit.ly/91YlQM
StarCraft II action figures coming from DC Unlimited: http://bit.ly/dBntcG
The toughest iPhone - the Robotector: http://bit.ly/ciMxRs
The toughest iPhone - the Robotector: http://bit.ly/ciMxRs

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
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
Zhu Zhu Pets will expand into Rock Star and Kung Zhu (want to see about that...): http://bit.ly/9MLyBZ
The Hero Complex - Toy Fair looks to Hollywood to stay in the game - http://bit.ly/bM8yNx
End of Time Action Figures packaging images: http://bit.ly/dzrjoC
New Moon Action Figures and merch: http://bit.ly/9Lo4mT

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
Cyclotron - Mattel DC Universe Classics behind the design: http://bit.ly/9UGsto

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
LOST Jacob and mysterious Man in Black action figures at Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/amPyJS
Mattel's DCU and He-Man Lines at comicbookresources forum (check out the article associated with the forum post): http://bit.ly/deuvpE
Interview with Mattel insider Scott Neitlich about DCUC and MOTU: http://bit.ly/bec0Pp
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
40 Mind-blowing Custom Vinyl Toys by Markie Darkie: http://bit.ly/afcIW4
Hold little Big Daddies in the palm of your hand: http://bit.ly/9hrY2F

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

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
Mattel CEO names iXL hottest toy for next Christmas: http://bit.ly/bw9Tjq

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
Toy Fair 2010: Four key trends at http://bit.ly/ddWxQI
Lich King figure revealed at Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/9qrj5c

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
DC Direct Making God of War III Action Figures: http://bit.ly/9LZLCz

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
Hasbro revealing sneaky Vehicles for 2010: http://bit.ly/bXJmf0
Hasbro revealed their Clone Wars action figure collection this weekend at Toy Fair (12): http://bit.ly/aIiyKN
Iron Man, Toy Story 3 And Lots More Featured At Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/dn3zq8
Kotobukiya's New Iron Man 2 Statue from Toy Fair: http://bit.ly/cFwwqg
Toy Story 3 at Toy Fair 2010: http://bit.ly/djMYtX

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

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

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
Robot Toys capture top Toy of the Year Awards at the Toy Fair (not surprisingly -or is it): http://bit.ly/adecuP
Justice Guild action figures (Justice League tribute): http://bit.ly/adlXMs
Rocking the time space continuum (not really) with Dr Who end of time figures: http://bit.ly/dx8VDY
Kraftwerk Action Figures Made From Decapitated Ken Dolls: http://bit.ly/cnXJyZ
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

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Tank Girl action figures to be developed: http://bit.ly/91Bf4c

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
Hasbro is honoring the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back: http://bit.ly/cX3eLe
Hasbro detailing on Marvel upcomings at the Toy Fair in NY: http://bit.ly/cOXN3t

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

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

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
Are Today's Action Figures Imagination Killers?: http://bit.ly/bace1g
Shocker Toys will be shocking the 2010 American International Toy Fair (or so they say): http://bit.ly/byUcoK
Manliness in action figures - the Brick Mantooth: http://bit.ly/alB7SW

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

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

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Toy story 3 theatrical full trailer: http://bit.ly/cirKm6

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

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

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
A blast from the Past - made in the Present (RETRO DC action figures): http://bit.ly/dCewpF
How Avatar's digital marketing helped make of it what it is: http://bit.ly/9cp42k
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
Another one talking about Hasbro being on the rise up: http://bit.ly/9Ed9ti

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
Some Toys R' us free stuff: http://bit.ly/aOVYjB

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
"Dear John" knocks Avatar off the top spot – finally: http://bit.ly/c3A01f
Official D&D finalists (fanart): http://ping.fm/2YlvU

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
Lego and Muji joint efforts on bricks and paper lego: http://bit.ly/a7qIYt
Transformers showcase at the Tokyo Winter Wonder Festival: http://bit.ly/9Wgxj7

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

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

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
Mattel Unveils Kim Clijsters Barbie Doll at Toy Fair in Germany: http://bit.ly/a1hY9G
7 Must-Have Toys and Gadgets from 80s Movies and Television: http://bit.ly/av71mI

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
Walking RC Iron Man 2 action figure in the works: http://bit.ly/bgqNiC
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

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
Toymaker accused of knowingly selling lead paint-tainted toys pays penalty of $200,000 (scroll page up): http://bit.ly/cLO0ZT
Custom Mega Man, Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil action figures: http://bit.ly/9BaGvb
Benjamin Linus (from Lost) action figure retro style: http://ping.fm/p2E0S

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

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

Another look at Halo Reach's action figures: http://ping.fm/hNulG
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
Bif Bang Pow to produce Mego style 70's action figures of world's most popular shows: http://bit.ly/diqzTl

Bif Bang Pow!: Bif Bang Pow! to Produce '70s Style Action Figures Based on Some of the World's Most Popular Properties

Bif Bang Pow!: Bif Bang Pow! to Produce '70s Style Action Figures Based on Some of the World's Most Popular Properties

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
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

'Lost' links and thoughts as Season 6 approaches (Chicago Tribune): http://bit.ly/bkW0ek

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
Bioshock 2 action figures releasing on Europe February 9, 2010: http://bit.ly/aNEZTF

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
Custom Wolverine action figure by some dude on deviantart: http://ping.fm/IKkKU
This is how Dragon Age action figures will look like (probably): http://bit.ly/bLpJXJ

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
Final Fantasy XIII action figures already in Europe, with more to come: http://bit.ly/9186VG

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
Mattel’s Infinite Heroes (Crisis 4-pack) The Monitor: http://bit.ly/dvNRaP

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