EW.com has the first images of the Watchmen action figures based on the upcoming Zack Snyder movie from Warner Bros. The figures look spectacular, I just hope they are truly action figures instead of nicely molded pieces of plastic that end up as inexpensive maquettes for those who can’t afford the real deal. If you happen to be in New York and are attending the New York Comic Con, DC Direct will unveil the first four prototypes on Friday, April 18. BTW: Both figures will arrive in stores in January 2009 with a price tag of $14.99. via EW.com
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Diamond Select Toys has announced the next figures from the company’s Star Trek retro line will be none other than Mr. Sulu and the alien Gorn! These cloth figures are based on the MEGO figures from the 1970s. Sulu is a brand new sculpt, while Gorn is an update to the original figure.
Marvel has announced Captain America will get an all new action figure based on Bucky Barnes appearance in Captain America #34.
Mattel Toys has announced it will host two panels at the New York Comic Con on Saturday April 19, 2008. 11:00 – 12:00 Mattel and DC Comics – a heroic partnership. You’ve been a fan of Mattel’s popular DC toy lines, now find out the latest news, sneak peaks and behind the scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, Infinite Heroes, plus exciting new lines and the world premier of brand new action figures. Join Mattel toy designers for an insightful Q&A. Not to be missed! This panel will also include representives…
The DC Solicitation for June article posted yesterday didn’t have the pictures for the WoW figures listed. So, for those of you who are dying to see the figures close-up, take the jump.
If you loved the Flash Gordon and Ming the Merciless figures that were released by Biff Bang Pow! in wave 1 of the Flash Gordon action figures, take the jump for the Alex Ross artwork depicting Dale Arden from wave 2.
Hopefully the alphabet headline hasn’t thrown you into a tizzy, but the good news is NECA, the company that has recently acquired the licensing rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will offer a show exclusive at the New York Comic Con. Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will be appearing at the NECA booth on Saturday, April 19th, from 1PM-3PM, signing a New York Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Box Set. This set contains all four Ninja Turtle action figures, plus additional accessories and diorama bases. This exclusive, limited to just 500 pieces,…
Fans of dolls action figures probably shed a little tear of joy when EMCE Toys brought back the Star Trek and Planet of the Apes figures based on the original MEGO molds. The company has decided to go a step further by getting some of the original MEGO gang back together to develop an original line of figures based on The Night of the Living Dead. In time for the film’s 40th anniversary, figures based on the Graveyard Zombie, hero Ben, damsel-in-distress Barbra and iconic undead child Karen Cooper will be released throughout 2008. Graveyard Zombie and Ben will be…
Diamond Select Toys has announced the figures that will be released in wave 2 of the Star Trek: Deep Space 9 line. The new figures ship late this year. Take the jump for the line-up of figures.
NECA has released a couple of image of Kurt Russell’s Stuntman Mike action figure based on the character from the Grindhouse film. A long-awaited fan favorite, Kurt Russell’s scarred serial killer makes his debut this summer. We’ll be debuting accessories and packaging later this spring. I’d still rather have Kurt Russell from Big Trouble in Little China. via NECA Online
No, this isn’t creepy at all. Nope, not one bit.
Here is something a little odd, cosplayer Usagi Tsukimiya posing with a Hobby Wave Haruhi Suzumiya cosplaying as a bunny. It boggles the mind… via Moeyo
I hope this doesn’t get everyone yelling “Sell Out!” at the top of their lungs. Although if someone is paying for this spot, investing in some better equipment might be a good idea. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXRpPja3AMA[/youtube]
As I mentioned in the last Major Spoilers Podcast, Mattel JLU toys will only be available at Target stores nationwide. This sucks for me, but great news for everyone else. 16 brand new figures along with collector requested repaints and reissues will be available in singles,3-packs and 6 packs. Figures will be out in two waves. Each wave will consist of two 6-packs, two 3 packs and five single carded figures,some with brand new accessories. This line will be sold exclusively at Target stores starting Aug 1, 2008. At this time the line will be an in store exclusive only.…