Browsing: Toys

Can’t get enough Star Wars: Clone Wars?  Head over to StarWars.com to check out exclusive web comics written by Pablo Hidalgo that compliment each new weekly episode. Four different artists offer unique and intriguing interpretations of the signature style of Lucasfilm Animation, and the stories serve as a “prequel” to individual episodes, showcasing the backstory that precedes the on-screen action. The online comics are available only at StarWars.com, which debuts a new story every Monday. If that’s not enough, fans can also get their game on with the Star Wars The Clone Wars; Lightsaber Duels for the Wii, and Star…

Press Release (BALTIMORE, MD) — (November 4, 2008) — With Marvel Studios’ The Incredible Hulk out on DVD and Blu-ray, those revisiting the action can now add the Jade Giant to their collections, thanks to Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles (DST) the Marvel Select: The Incredible Hulk action figure. This Incredible Hulk addition to that line was sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and stands – as is appropriate for the Green Goliath – at an impressive 8” tall. Featuring 14 points of articulation and a deluxe “rubble” base, the figure can be displayed in a wide variety of ready-to-battle poses. The…

Hasbro and Previews have teamed up for two exclusive Star Wars Mighty Muggs available only in comic shops.  That’s pretty cool news for those of us who don’t have a Target and refuse to shop at Wal-Mart.  The two exclusives will feature the likenesses of Admiral Ackbar, and the Empire’s elite Shadow Stormtrooper. Each figure sells for $19.99, and both are available now. via Diamond Comic Distributors

Did you visit Target during the Halloween season?  Did you see Domo everywhere?  The mascot for Japan’s NHK television station has quietly infiltrated our culture and now is poised to take over your home in these cute cudley little multicolored versions from Dark Horse Comics. In addition to their own line, which includes Polar White, Earl Grey, Olive Green, Ruby Red, and Classic Brown, Dark Horse has partnered with Hot Topic for three custom colors—Lime Green, Sky Blue, and True Yellow—as well as Newbury Comics for an exclusive Orange edition. There will also be a very special Grass Green edition…

Somehow, I’m just not as nervous about our impending doom after seeing cute wuvable Mighty Muggs Galactus. “Who’s a cutie?” Stop it. “Somebody’s gwumpie…” Stop it! “Did ums not get enough to eat this morning?” I am the devourer of worlds! “I think you need a nap.” sigh… via Hasbro

Shocker Toys has been working closely with independent comic book creators to bring a new line of action figures to the market. Indie Spotlight Comic Book Heroes: Series 1 Series 1 (Maxx Series) features Jim Valentino’s ShadowHawk, Rob Schrab’s Scud the disposable assassin, Terry Moore’s Katchoo of ‘Strangers in Paradise’, David Mack’s Kabuki and MTV’s The Maxx in 8”. Made of sturdy plastics and hyper-articulated joints, these figures can be posed in many ways. Each comes with extra hands, accessories, comics or posters and an Isz from the Maxx’s world. Collect all 7 figures and their UPC’s to mail away…

BrickCon 2008, a LEGO convention, just wrapped at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, and one of the biggest and most interesting displays featured LEGO zombies shuffling through the city devouring brains and causing mayhem.  It’s totally awesome, and is the reason why every child should play with LEGO as they grow up (and why many adults should never stop playing with LEGO). Check out the awesome gallery after the jump.

Diamond Select Toys will bring Frank Miller’s interpretation of Will Eisner’s The Spirit characters to Minimate form in 2009.  The company has announced a four character box set, and a Previews Exclusive two-pack, and Major Spoiler has the pictures and info, after the jump!

Today, Major Spoilers brings you the Top 25 Toys sold through Diamond Comic Distributors in the month of August 2008.  With The Dark Knight being huge hit in the theaters, it’s no surprise to find DC dominating the top half of the chart with Batman merch. Take the jump to see what toy was number one, and if your favorite toy of the month made the list.

I remember the first time I saw the modern LEGO minifigs – it was September 1978, and my parent got me the Space Cruiser set (the first of many space themed LEGO sets).  I loved the idea that you could actually pose these figures, have them fight, dance, and travel through your imagination. The LEGO(R) minifigure was first manufactured and packed into a LEGO set the morning of August 25, 1978. Children of all ages and LEGO employees around the world today commemorated the milestone by kicking off Go Miniman Go!, a movement that aims to inspire generations of LEGO…

While I’m sure the Sand Seref and Plaster of Paris figures will sell really well, some of you might want to head over to TNI to see pics of all The Spirit figures Mezco Toyz has lined up for wave 1. via Toy News Insider

I suppose if Minimate Alfred is too busy mending Batman’s wounds, and needs to whip up a specialty cake for the Dark Knight’s birthday he could get Ace of Cakes founder Chef Duff Goldman to help out…if only there were a Minimate for that… Exclusively available through Charm City Cakes, this limited Minimate includes a wide array of cake-making accessories including two of the shop’s signature cakes, a drill-powered mixer, a chainsaw, wooden spoon, spatula, guitar and flame-thrower!  Also included is an alternate baseball cap to recreate another Duff Goldman look! Bwa? Okay… via Diamond Select Toys

DC Direct has announced a new production run of the 1:6 scale deluxe Joker collector figure.  The figure has been sold out for a while, and with the success of the Dark Knight movie, the company is trying to meet demand. THE DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE features an intricate fabric costume consisting of a shirt, tie, vest, blazer, pants, overcoat and loafers, with movie-specific accessories including three knives, a handgun with removable clip, a bank robbery mask, three sets of hands, as well as a display stand. The new figure will be in stores September…

Diamond Select Toys has unveild a new line of quarter scale figures at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.  The figures will hit store shelves at the end of the year, with Darth Maul being the first figure.  All figures are fully articulated, include a sound chip, and will sell for $80. Take the jump for some sweet images.