Incoming: Kaustic Plastik 1/6 scale Roman Legionary Tiberius Claudius Maximus 12" figure

From one grunt (see previous post) to another...

These are the production pictures of Kaustic Plastik upcoming 1/6 scale Roman Legionary in Marching pack! They are expected to arrive sometime in September 2013!! This is Kaustic Plastik 1/6 scale Tiberius Claudius Maximus - Legionary with marching pack - Legio VII Claudia - Circa 101-106 A.D. - Roman Invasion of Dacia - Middle Europe. It will feature New deluxe packaging, New improved helms technology with easy plug in / plug out face protections! New improved production technology for longer lasting and resistant products! The Archaeologist Corner with a review by Dott. Luca Nejrotti

Highlights of Kaustic Plastik 1/6 scale Roman Legionary Tiberius Claudius Maximus 12-inch figure include: New 1/6 scale head sculpt, Helmet - Imperial Italic type G with Magnetic Plug (Die Cast), 2 Different Face Protections, Sword - Gladio (Die Cast), Dagger - Pugio (Die Cast), Javelin - Pilum (Die Cast + Plastic), Shield with Leather protection - Scutum (Plastic + Leather), Armour - Lorica Hamata - Chain Armour, Armour - Lorica Segmentata - New improved pattern (Plastic + Details in Die Cast), Pteruges - Leather vest (Leather), Subarmalis - Under Armour protection, Sarcina and Accessories - Marching Pack, Cup and Bowl - (Real Wood), Red Cape (Cloth), Sandals - Caligae (Leather), Trousers - Bracae (Cloth), Tunic (Cloth), Red Scarf - Focale (Cloth), Armored Belt - Cingulum Militare (Leather + Details in Brass)

303 TOYS 1/6 scale China series 12-inch Soldier with Spear figure - time to build a Chinese army

The term "grunt" is used in the military as a general term for someone who's MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) is "Infantry". In the Marine Corps all MOS' preceeded by the number "03" are Infantry. About as "grunt" as you can get in the Corps is "0311 - Basic Rifleman" (but they prefer the term "Jarhead"). In recent times, Grunt is used to refer to an Army soldier of the combat arms branches, being Infantry ("Grunt"), Armor ("Tanker"), and Cavalry Scout ("Girl Scout") although it is still understood to mean the Army in general. It's slang for "An infantryman in the U.S. military, especially in the Vietnam War: 'They were called grunts....They were the infantrymen, the foot soldiers of the war' (Bernard Edelman)".

Every army needs its grunts. The Chinese Army is no different. Without the grunts, a General is just a man in a uniform with a lot of stars and no bloody use unless he has an army to command and send to battle / war.

This is the upcoming 303 TOYS 1/6 scale China series 12-inch Soldier with Spear figure and he will come wit 1/6 scale Head sculpt, 12-inch figure Body, four interchangeable Hands, Clothes / uniform, Pants, Shoes, Belt, Spear, Armor and Helmet

Kitbash "X-Men: The Last Stand" 1/6 scale Wolverine Limited Edition 12-inch Action Figure

A most unexpected surprise find at the flea market on Sunday :)

First I saw what looked like a Hot Toys MMS187 "X-Men: The Last Stand" 1/6 scale Wolverine head sculpt and wondered what I could do with it. Then I came across a loose "X-Men: The Last Stand" 1/6 scale Wolverine costume / outfit with claw hands but no head sculpt at another stall. So I bought both items for SGD $100, brought the items home and this is the outcome. Not bad for something that costs less than USD100 right?

I'm not sure if the 1/6 scale Hugh Jackman as Wolverine head sculpt is authentic Hot Toys Wolverine or a re-cast but it looks really good. I didn't get the Hot Toys MMS187 "X-Men: The Last Stand" 1/6 scale Wolverine Limited Edition 12-inch Collectible Figure (see pictures HERE) because I didn't like the way Hot Toys kept increasing their prices and decided to make a stand (pun intended). I always say "Not happy, don't buy" so I didn't. In the end, paying less than USD100 for a "X-Men: The Last Stand" Wolverine 12-inch figure is just too good to resist and I am most happy with the end result. Scroll down to see more pictures \(^o ^)/

Happy to report that my Batman Collection photo got published in Discovery Channel Magazine :)

Benefits and privileges of blogging :)

Some weeks ago, someone from Discovery Channel magazine contacted me and asked me for a high resolution photograph of my Batman collection which she had seen on my toy blog that I had taken some years back. She said she wanted to publish it in the Discovery Channel magazine. So it was quite a nice surprise to receive the magazine in the mailbox today with the picture of my Batman collection in it as part of an article titled "Toy Story". I've scanned the pages in their entirety and have posted the pictures / pages here in my toy blog for those of us who can't get hold of the magazine. It does make for quite an interesting read and I think most of us will enjoy it :) Click on the pictures for a bigger and better view, especially if you want to read the text.

Some of the text:
CAUTION: ADULTS AT PLAY - As borders blur between young and old, more grown-ups now find that the pleasures of youth aren't necessarily just for the young anymore (written by Eric Talmadge of Discovery Channel magazine). Scroll down to read more.

Every dog has its day and G.I. Joe's Snake Eyes pet wolf 1/6 scale Timber has its own post

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This is the 1/6 scale articulated Timber from Sideshow Collectibles G.I. Joe 12-inch Snake Eyes And 1/6 scale Timber Figure Set (previewed HERE).

According to Sideshow Collectibles, Timber is Fully Posable with 12 points of articulation. I really don't think that you can pose him very much :( Unlike a 12-inch human figure which can be fully pose-able if it's not restricted by the clothing or armor that is put on him, Timber is pretty much set in this pose and even though you can move his legs to achieve some running poses, I doubt you can make him sit and fetch or roll over like a real dog would ;p That said, I just like me a 1/6 scale wolf!

Timber comes with movable joints and its body is in three parts so that you are able to pose it. 1/6 scale Timber wolf is sculpted very well but he's also very heavy. How heavy? He's heavy like a brick which is odd because normally everything else in 1/6 scale that is not a statue doesn't weigh this much. He's heavier than most (if not all) of my 12-inch figures.

Incoming: OE (original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct "Mechanical" SAM 12-inch female figure

Backstory provided:
The first “Mechanical Sam” begins on pre-sales of the “killer instinct” series which are the latest series of the OE(original effect) figure series. The story and the characters are completely new. In the near future, the world becomes more turbulent. In the turmoil, the devil Devadatta who has sunken into the hell appears again in the world. He leads the martyrs who have suffered all kinds of hardships in the human world as a headmaster of a school. He comes to the world with the purpose of instilling the shocking indoctrination education to human beings, that is, death. The headmaster of the school only has one purpose. If human beings cannot send the killer who can kill those devils that disguise as teachers, the city will be destroyed until someone can kill the teachers. Everyday, the courses are the same in each city. Everyone is facing the threat of death. How will human beings deal with the course concerning life and death?

The first style of the series Teacher Sam with heavy bomb possesses powerful mechanical arms and the fire bomb with surprisingly large caliber. She has the power to destroy one city. Come and collect your own teachers!

OE（original effect) 1/6 scale killer instinct "Mechanical" SAM will come with the following plus 1/6 scale Accessories: 1/6 scale Sam head sculpt, 12-inch Woman body, White swimsuit, Green working pirate shorts, Yellow working boots, Orange scarf with iron wire around the edges for posing, Special bullet waist belt, Special bullet x 6, Mechanical arm, Alternative arm, Bare hands x 2, Leg protector

Hot Toys The Storm Riders 1/6 scale Cloud (Comic Version) 12-inch Collectible Figure

The 15th ACGHK is less than 24 hours away and the following collectible figure will be available at a special pre-order price only during the event for the fans in Hong Kong!

The Storm Riders, a martial arts comic created by Chinese comics artist, writer and publisher, Mr. Ma Wing Shing, has been published for 25 years in Hong Kong. Jonesky Limited has recently announced that this highly popular comic is entering its finale. To commemorate this comic’s milestone, Hot Toys is collaborating with Jonesky Limited to present the collectible figure of the fearless warrior - Cloud.

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Preview Hot Toys The Crow: 1/6th scale Brandon Lee as Eric Draven 12-inch Collectible Figure

The enigmatic man is here.

The 15th ACGHK is less than 24 hours away and the special edition of the following collectible figure is only available for pre-order during the event for fans in Hong Kong!

Based on the book of the same name by James O’Barr, The Crow’s story follows Eric Draven, portrayed by Brandon Lee - son of the legendary Bruce Lee, who is revived from the dead to avenge his own murder as well as that of his fiancée by a gang of thugs. Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Eric Draven Collectible Figure from this visually stunning and critically successful film.

Brandon Lee was accidentally killed during filming, and The Crow was consequentially his last film. Unfinished scenes that were to feature Lee were dealt with by rewrites and digital special effects, allowing for the film to be finished. The Crow was dedicated to Lee and his fiancée, Eliza. The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Brandon Lee as Eric Draven in the movie. It features newly developed head sculpt, highly detailed outfit, accessories and figure stand.

Incoming Hot Toys 1/6 scale Iron Man 3: Tony Stark (Mandarin Mansion Assault Version) figure

From Hot Toys:
The 15th ACGHK is just one day away and the special edition of the following collectible figurine is only available for pre-order during the event for fans in Hong Kong!

Tony Stark, the beloved hero and billionaire genius, faced some challenging issues in Iron Man 3. Terrorists badly injured his friend, destroyed his house, and kidnapped his girlfriend, but despite the downward spiral that he was in, Tony didn’t give up and was determined to take down The Mandarin.

Hot Toys is thrilled to introduce the Tony Stark (Mandarin Mansion Assault Version) Collectible Figurine after the exciting scene where Tony Stark creates homemade weapons to infiltrate The Mandarin’s mansion.

Preview PIRP 1/6 scale Catwoman Custome set - evening dress, maid uniform & prison garb

PIRP has released pictures of their 1/6 scale Catwoman Custome set consisting of evening dress, maid uniform & prison garb - all tailored for 12-inch Catwoman figure :)

In "The Dark Knight Rises" film directed by Christopher Nolan, Anne Hathaway plays Selina Kyle, a cat burglar described as "an associate" of Bane who establishes a relationship with Batman that "takes some of the somberness away from his character."

Kyle is pursuing a "clean slate", a computer program rumoured to be able to erase a person's criminal history, when she crosses paths with Bruce Wayne. Hathaway auditioned not knowing what role she was being considered for, admitting that she had one character in mind, but only learned that the role was Selina Kyle after talking with Christopher Nolan for an hour. Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle goes from maid uniform to evening dress and also prison garb, among the many "costumes" she wears throughout the movie.

Incoming: Hot Toys MMS 1/6th scale Silver Centurion (Mark XXIII) 12" Collectible Figurine

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From Hot Toys:
The 15th ACGHK is just one day away! For fans in Hong Kong, the special edition of the following collectible figurine is only available for pre-order during the event!

The Silver Centurion is a classic suit worn by Tony Stark in the Iron Man comics and has been a fan favorite since its debut. Marvel’s Iron Man 3 has brought back this popular armor and restyled it to join the rest of the Iron Legion. During the intense battle between Tony Stark and Aldrich Killian, Tony quickly suits up in the Silver Centurion and cut of the Extremis mastermind’s arm with the suit’s hidden blade.

Hot Toys is delighted to introduce this amazingly designed armor – the 1/6th scale Silver Centurion (Mark XXIII) Collectible Figurine, the Enhanced Energy Suit to its Movie Masterpiece Series. It is specially crafted based on the image of Robert Downey Jr. as Silver Centurion in the movie, highlighting the detailed head sculpt, red and silver-colored armor, interchangeable battle damaged chest armor, forearm blades, and LED light-up functions.

"Fetch that Cobra!" Hot Toys 1/6 scale G.I. Joe Retaliation Snake Eyes figure & pet wolf Timber

Snake Eyes is one of the most prominent characters in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise (which includes toyline, comic books and cartoon series), and has appeared in every series since its inception. He is portrayed by Ray Park in the 2009 live-action film "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra", and the 2013 sequel "G.I. Joe: Retaliation". As part of his profile, Snake Eyes has a pet wolf named Timber that has appeared several times in toys, comics, and animation.

Having gotten the exceptional Hot Toys 1/6th scale G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes 12-inch Ninja Collectible Figure (reviewed earlier HERE and HERE), I thought Snake Eyes would be incomplete without his pet wolf Timber so I added it to these pictures :) I had bought Timber wolf loose at a flea market, having seen it being included as part of the Sideshow Collectibles G.I. Joe 12-inch Snake Eyes And 1/6 scale Timber Figure Set (previewed HERE). I wasn't keen on Sidehow's version of Snake Eyes (never have been) so I was quite pleased to be able to just pick up Timber.

Timber comes with movable joints and its body is in three parts so that you are able to pose it. 1/6 scale Timber wolf is sculpted very well but he's also very heavy. How heavy? He's heavy like a brick which is odd because normally everything else in 1/6 scale that is not a statue doesn't weigh this much. He's heavier than most (if not all) of my 12-inch figures.

Pre-order Crazy Owners 1/6 scale San Francisco Cop 12-inch action figure: "Feel lucky, punk?"

Dirty Harry is a 1971 American crime thriller produced and directed by Don Siegel, the first in the Dirty Harry film series. Clint Eastwood plays the title role, in his first outing as San Francisco Police Department Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan. Dirty Harry was a critical and commercial success and set the style for a whole genre of police films. The film was followed by four sequels: Magnum Force in 1973, The Enforcer in 1976, Sudden Impact in 1983 (directed by Eastwood himself), and The Dead Pool in 1988.

Inspector Harold Francis "Dirty Harry" Callahan is a fictional San Francisco police detective in the Dirty Harry film series, becoming the template for a new kind of movie cop: someone who does not hesitate to cross professional and ethical boundaries in pursuit of his own vision of justice, especially when the law is poorly served by an inept bureaucracy.

This is Crazy Owners 1/6 scale San Francisco Cop 12-inch action figure Set includes: 1/6 scale Head Sculpt, 12-inch Figure body, Dress Shirt, Tie, Vest Sweater, Sports Coat, Pants, Socks, Shoes and 1/6 scale Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum. Scroll down to see more pictures

Hot Toys unveils 1/6 scale Iron Man 3: Silver Centurion (Mark XXXIII) Collectible Figurine

Right after announcing the first pre-order item at the Hong Kong Ani-Com event last week, we just can’t wait to unveil our second pre-order item there – the fans’ highly anticipated Enhanced Energy Suit – the 1/6th scale Silver Centurion (Mark XXXIII) Collectible Figurine from Iron Man 3, which will come with an exclusive bonus accessory and specially designed thematic poster upon pre-ordering there!

More special edition collectible figures will be unveiled soon! Stay tuned!
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Preview Figure Club 1/6 scale The League of Shadows "Ducard II" Ninja Shadow Master figure

In Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins", Liam Neeson is Henri Ducard, a mysterious man who trains Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) in the martial arts. Initially posing as a subservient member of the League of Shadows, an organization led by Ra's al Ghul, it is later revealed that he is Ra's al Ghul himself and had used the name "Ducard" as a pseudonym to hide his true identity.

This is an upcoming release from Figure Club and their second "Ducard" 12-inch figure (check out preview pictures of the first version HERE). 1/6 scale The League of Shadows "Ducard II" Ninja Shadow Master figure will not have any body armor this time and only the ninja outfit.

Figure Club 1/6 scale The League of Shadows "Ducard II" Ninja Shadow Master 12-inch figure will come with 1/6 scale Real-like Head sculpt (PVC made), 12-inch Figure Body, Gloved-hands with Armor x 3 pairs, Forearm Armor x 2, Boots with Armor (Suede made), Ninja Clothing Set (Suede made), Black Turtleneck, Dark Green Military Pants, Black Belt, Katana x 2 (Alloy made) and Blue Flower {pvc made, no pic}

Robert Downey Jr is 2013 highest paid actor - It's time to dress up Tony Stark in 1/6 clothing set

Robert Downey Jr earned an estimated $75million (nearly £50million) last year, making him the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Robert's massive earnings saw him top Forbes annual list of highest paid actors ahead of Channing Tatum and Hugh Jackman who came second and third respectively.

Much like his millionaire alter-ego Tony Stark, it has been revealed that the Iron Man star is very well paid. But last year he did not even feature in the top 10 list. He has since overtaken the likes of Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio to the number one spot.

So it's no surprise that there's been quite a lot of 1/6 scale Tony Stark clothing sets floating around and being offered by various manufacturers trying to cash in on Robert Downey Jr's (Tony Stark / Iron Man) popularity. What you see below is the VeryCool company's 1/6 scale Tony Clothing set (VCM-3002) which consists of Long Sleeve Tee, White A.I.M. T-Shirt, Black Hoodie, Blue Jeans and A Pair of Black Shoes. Note: Body and Head are not included. Other accessories featured in the pictures are also not included.

Besides this, there's also the MC Toys MC F-026 Repairman clothing set which consists of a tight fitting T-shirt with digital printing, casual pants and sports shoes. Repairman is a reference to Tony Stark as he tinkers with his Iron Man suits in his basement. Scroll down to see the pictures ;p

Pre-order World Box 1/6 scale "Mortal Kombat " SUB-ZERO 12-inch ninja collectible figure

Mortal Kombat (commonly abbreviated "MK") is a series of fighting games created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The first four renditions and their updates were developed by Midway Games and initially released on arcade machines, and later to home consoles. The development of the first game was originally based on idea of making a video game starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, but that idea fell through and Mortal Kombat was created instead and released in 1992.

Sub-Zero is a video game character from the Mortal Kombat series and one of the original characters in the first Mortal Kombat game in 1992. A mainstay of the series, the character has appeared in every Mortal Kombat fighting game and also appears in many other Mortal Kombat media works such as the Mortal Kombat live action film series and animated series.

According to Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias, Sub-Zero was originally conceived as a character named simply Ninja, a mysterious member of "the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese ninja."

This is the soon-to-be-released World Box 1/6 scale "Mortal Kombat " SUB-ZERO 12-inch collectible figure. He will come with a 1/6 scale Head sculpt, 2.0 durable body, Scarf, Jacket, Ninja clothing, Ninja pants, Upper arm protectors, Arm protectors, Belt, Leg wrappings, Left hand x 2, Right hand x 2, Feet, Skull, Spine, broken neck, Ice Sword, Blood spray effect.

Check out Medicom Toys RAH (Real Action Heroes) KickAss2: 1/6 scale Hit Girl female figure

When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she's forced to retire - leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad.

After Kick-Ass' insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes, our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist -- reborn as The Mother F%&*^r -- only the blade-wielding Hit Girl can prevent their annihilation. Written by Universal Pictures

This is Medicom Toys upcoming RAH (Real Action Heroes) KickAss2: 1/6 scale Chloë Grace Moretz as Mindy Macready / Hit Girl figure. The dimensions given for her height is 300mm or 12 inches. I wonder if that's to scale since Hit Girl is actually not very tall ;p Medicom Toys has made short female figures before: case in point - Anne Yuri from the Terrestrial Defense Force Ultra Guard (TDF UG) posted HERE. You can check out the height difference in my other post HERE :)

Counting the cost of being Batman, Hulk, Spider-Man, Superman and Wolverine - Then & Now

Mashable has compiled and designed some very beautiful infographics of "How Much Does It Cost to Be a SuperHero (Batman, Hulk, Spider-Man, Superman and Wolverine) in Real Life?" and I just had to share them here :) Mashable has compared the costs of being a Superhero at the time of conception and how much it would cost to be a present day Superhero. (source: Mashable) Click on the pictures for a bigger and better view.

More than 50 years ago, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko caught the attention of Marvel fans with the tale of Spider-Man in an issue of "Amazing Fantasy." The humble one-man-show, unique from other superheroes who required sidekicks or bands, won Spidey his own series.

From the comic book hero to the blockbuster success, Spider-Man continues to be a favorite (and if you're unlucky enough to suffer a spider bite, at least you can console yourself that you too might discover hidden strength, thanks to Peter Parker's example). But would you ever really want to be Spider-Man? Let's see what that would cost — we look at the cost of being Mr. Parker back when we first met him and today, with all the technological innovations and inflation.

Hot Toys 1/6th scale G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes 12-inch Ninja Collectible Figure Review II

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I am just loving this recently released Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series MMS192 G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Snake Eyes Collectible Figure and dare declare that this has to be the BEST Snake Eyes 12-inch ninja figure ever released :) I had earlier covered the box packaging and contents HERE so now I want to show Snake Eyes fully equipped with his weapons - Two (2) Japanese-styled metal swords, Two (2) daggers, One (1) submachine gun with removable magazine, One (1) pistol with removable magazine.

Snake Eyes history wasn't fully covered in the films released. We know he grew up with Storm Shadow under the tutelage of the Arashikage Clan but we are never told why he has to wear the full mask over his face. In the first movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra", Snake Eyes had lips - see the pictures HERE. I just cannot get over that! The overly bulky and muscular suit that was featured in the G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra costume design just lacked that finesse or stealthy build that a ninja-commando should have. This latest version is much much better. Scroll down to see more :)

Evolution of Wolverine: Every Costume Logan's ever worn in almost 40 years (1974 – 2013)

The Wolverine movie starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is coming out and it has been almost 40 years since Wolverine first appeared in the Marvel comics. HalloweenCostumes.com has produced this visual guide to the evolution of Wolverine's celebrated costume! I love infographics and even more so when it's about something I can relate to. Halloween Costumes had previously produced a Hall of Armor: The Evolution of Iron Man Info-graphic which I had posted on my toy blog HERE

So this is just a nice continuation of the same subject / topic. Click on the pictures below for a bigger and better view :)

This guy has answered to many names over the years, so it is only fitting that he has a similarly high number of costume incarnations, right? (Seriously though: Weapon X, Patch, James Howlett, Logan, Death...the list goes on!) 'Marvel' at the style journey of this infamous member of the X-Men as it moves from whiskered, to fanged, to spandex, to leather, to no shirt at all! (Bad boys don't have time for shirts.) Scroll down to see all the different costumes.

Preview Sideshow Collectibles 1/6 scale COBRA The Baroness 12-inch femme fatale figure

Baroness, a pivotal figure in the COBRA hierarchy, is equally ruthless and beautiful; a highly efficient killer skilled in espionage and well versed in international terrorism. Sideshow Collectibles proudly presents the Baroness Sixth Scale figure, the newest addition to our growing collection of COBRA operatives. Well-armed and fitted with a black fabric bodysuit and detailed body armor, Cobra Commander's right hand woman stands as one of COBRA's chief architects of terror.

The Baroness Sixth Scale Figure features: Fully articulated female body, Detailed Body Armor and holsters, Tailored Fabric Body-Suit, High-heeled Boots. Weapons: Bull pup Assault Rifle, Knife, Sub-machine pistol. Multiple gloved hands for various poses and accessories. Sideshow Exclusive: Additional head with alternate hairstyle (wind swept hair) and glasses

SDCC pictures - a peek at what's to come from Hot Toys - Mandarin, Igor, Silver Centurion etc

Just some teaser pictures taken by someone who has been to SDCC. Credit has to be given to the photographer who took them and shared these on the world wide web :) I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more pictures over the next few days on the internet

There's Hot Toys Iron Man 3: 1/6 scale Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin 12-inch collectible figure

The new Man of Steel Superman's body and suit has been improved. He's no longer chubby haha Some of the Iron Man suits from Iron Man 3 have also made their debut. Johnny Depp Tonto gets an appearance as well. Scroll down to see more.

Preview Hot Toys Iron Man 3 1/6 Heartbreaker (Mark XVII) Limited Edition Collectible Figure

From Hot Toys:
Tony Stark has built a number of new suits in Iron Man 3. Aldrich Killian and his Extremis soldiers proved to be a formidable force and Tony has to initiate the “House Party Protocol” to confront them.

We are excited to present one of the brand new armors from Tony Stark’s “House Party Protocol” – 1/6th scale Heartbreaker (Mark XVII) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine, the Artillery Level RT Suit. It features red and gold-colored armor, and LED light-up functions.

Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series (NOT die-cast) MMS212 Iron Man 3 1/6 scale Heartbreaker (Mark XVII) Limited Edition Collectible Figure features: Authentic likeness of Heartbreaker (Mark XVII), the Artillery Level RT Suit, in the Iron Man 3 movie. Approximately 30 cm tall with Over 36 points of articulations. Special features on armor: Red and gold-colored painting on armor, LED-lighted eyes and circle-shaped RT on chest (white light, battery operated). Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair with improved articulations, movable fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated), One (1) pair of forceful fists, One (1) pair of repulsor palms. Improved articulations on waist armor which allow flexible movement

Review I: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Snake Eyes 12-inch Collectible Figure

IMHO This is by far the BEST 1/6 scale G.I. Joe Snake Eyes 12-inch figure EVER released! I just love the whole look and getup which of course is based on the latest incarnation of Snake Eyes as seen in the "G.I. Joe Retaliation" film released earlier this year (March 2013). A great design gets an equally great treatment by Hot Toys, proving once again that they are very good at what they do. Just wish they would stop raising their prices and charging so much for them.

Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series MMS192 G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Snake Eyes Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Snake Eyes in his black “military ninja” bodysuit as seen in the movie; Is Approximately 30 cm tall; has TrueType body with over 30 points of articulations; Five (5) pairs of interchangeable gloved palms including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of palms for holding gun, One (1) pair of palms for holding swords, Two (2) pairs of relaxed palms

Snake Eyes' costume in the first movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" was a bit of a letdown. Snake Eyes wore something that looked like a full body rubber suit as his costume / outfit with pants over it and not much else. It looked like someone spray painted Ray Park's body with black paint and called it a costume. What's worse? He didn't have a mask on because you can actually see his face and lips. The only saving factor was the signature visor over his eyes which distinguishes him as Snake Eyes. You can check out the Hasbro 1/6 scale G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 12-inch Snake Eyes (Ninja Commando) figure HERE

So I'm kind of glad that Hot Toys didn't get the license to make any of the characters from the first G.I. Joe movie (especially Snake Eyes) and ended up with the movie license for the second G.I. Joe film instead. Scroll down to see the pictures of an awesome figure that is Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Snake Eyes 12-inch Collectible Figure.

Post #8: Daniel Picard's Stunning Photography

These are the latest pictures Daniel Picard has shared with me :) As the saying goes "A picture tells a thousand words" so I'll just let the pictures do the talking. ENJOY

The pictures are much bigger than they seem (especially the landscape ones below - scroll down to see the rest) but due to limitations of blogger, they can only be viewed in a smaller size. Click on each picture for a bigger and better view. You can really appreciate the art more!

ZCWO 1/6 scale Manchester United Series Wayne Rooney & Ryan Giggs 12-inch figures

These are upcoming releases by ZCWO: 1/6 scale Manchester United Series Wayne Rooney & Ryan Giggs 12-inch football figures. Strictly for fans of Manchester United Football Club.

Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.

Manchester United have won many trophies in English football, including a record 20 League titles, a record 11 FA Cups, four League Cups and a record 19 FA Community Shields. The club has also won three European Cups, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup. In 1998–99, the club won a Treble of the Premier League, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League, an unprecedented feat for an English club. (source: wiki)

Incoming Kaustic Plastik 1/6 scale Roman Centurion Artorius Lucius Castus 12-inch figure

Kaustic Plastik has been putting out some GREAT stuff and they are continuing to do so :) This is their latest preview product and it's a 1/6 scale museum quality Roman Centurion Artorius Lucius Castus - Legio II Adiutrix, Circa 178-179 A.D. - Marcomannic Wars - Leugaricio - Slovakia.

Highlights and product features include: New 1/6 scale head sculpt, Helm Imperial Italic Type D with Magnetic Plug (Die Cast), 2 Different Face Protections, Sword - Gladio (Die Cast), Dagger - Pugio (Die Cast), Armour - Lorica Hamata - Chain Armour, Phalerae Harness (Leather), 14 Different Dona (Military Decorations) for total customization! (Die Cast), Torques - Military Decorations - (Die Cast), Pteruges - Leather vest (Leather), Ocrae - Leg armour (Die Cast), Vitis - Command Staff, Red Cape (Die Cast), Closed Boots - Calcei (Leather), Trousers - Bracae (Cloth), Red Tunic (Cloth), Red Scarf - Focale (Cloth), Armored Belt - Cingulum Militare (Leather + Details in Brass).

Lucius Artorius Castus (mid-late 2nd century AD or early-to-mid 3rd century AD) was a Roman military commander. A member of the gens Artoria (possibly of Messapic or Etruscan origin), he has been suggested as a potential historical basis for King Arthur. What is known of Artorius comes from inscriptions on fragments of a sarcophagus, and a memorial plaque, found in Podstrana, on the Dalmatian coast in Croatia. Although the inscriptions cannot be precisely dated, Lucius Artorius Castus probably served in the Roman army sometime between the mid-late 2nd century AD or early-to-mid 3rd century AD. [source: wiki]

ThreeA (3A) 1/6 scale Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Gorei 12-inch awesome action figure REVIEW II

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"They say... There were only ten that ever walked with us, that each could hold an army at bay single handed. They say we will never see their kind again and each of the ten shelter silent wisdom cast from a memory of the end. These are the SHOGUN TK." ...from ThreeA

This is the recently released ThreeA (3A) 1/6 scale Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Gorei 12-inch figure. There are also the 3A Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Tsuki and Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Seven Bones released as well. According to 3A, Tomorrow Kings are male clones, from the Popbot Universe who were created by Luthor Bean Jr. originally used for corporate takeovers. These "Elvis ronin" were created to slay all monsters & ghouls with Luthor Bean Sr.'s Ion Engine that escaped Earth. They are also used to fight the Mortis. I just love Ashley Wood's take on the subject and his stunning art on this series as well as other 3A product lines.

In my earlier post HERE, I showed pictures of 3A TK Shogun Gorei without his helmet and he looked all calm and serene, and monk-like because of his shaved head and orange garb (top). But here with his helmet on and wielding his HUGE sword, he looks just so bada$$ and cool. I just love the segmented armor he has on his left arm, how they overlap and form. Scroll down to see more pictures.

Hot Toys teases with 1960s Adam West Batman and Burt Ward Robin the boy wonder figures

From Hot Toys:
San Diego Comic-Con, one of the biggest summer events of the year, will be starting next week from July 17-21! Hot Toys is very excited to be firstly unveiling the prototypes from a number of licenses at the convention. Do visit our exclusive distributor Sideshow Collectibles’ booth (#1929) to see these new collectible figures in person!

And to kick off - “Nanananana…Holy showcase!”
More will be coming soon, please stay tuned!

One of the most anticipated figures of all time for me and it's almost coming to fruition. I really can't wait for this :) With 1989 Michael Keaton Batman already in the bag, this will be the icing on the cake haha

Who's Who of the Minions from "Despicable Me"

"POTATO!"

The minions from the Despicable Me movies are all the rage right now :) The fact that some of the best toys that are being released are the little minions aren't helping either because it's just fanning the flames. Daniel Picard sent me this great info-graphic from Collectibly which I just have to share. It's a "Who's Who of the Minions" and helps unravel the identities of the minions.

Minions are small, yellow, cylinder-shaped, genetically humanized kernels that have one or two eyes and are one of the most notable characters in the "Despicable Me" films. The minions possess one additional physiological characteristic; with a snap and a shake, they can double as glow sticks for activities in the dark, such as going through ventilation ducts (that scene was just LOL hilarious).

Preview Sideshow Exclusive DC Comics 1/6 scale Harley Quinn 12-inch clown princess figure

DC Comics' clown princess of chaos, the incomparable Harley Quinn, makes her long-awaited debut in Sideshow Collectibles' Sixth Scale figure line. Dressed to kill in a detailed fabric bodysuit, fitted corset and jester tights, the charmingly psychotic super villain is ready to hit the town, wreaking her special brand of havoc on the unsuspecting citizens of Gotham. Harley's packing a delightfully dangerous bag of tricks, including her signature wooden mallet, an oversized pop gun, and comically engraved brass knuckles, to name a few. Join the one and only Harley Quinn on her wonderfully deranged spree of bedlam and madness!

The Harley Quinn Sixth Scale Figure features: Fully Articulated Body, Two Harlequin jester heads with alternate expressions; grinning and mischievous. Fabric Costume includes Black and Red Bodysuit, corset, lace detailing and jester tights. Giant Wooden Mallet (Printed Your Face Here), Oversized Pop-Gun, Customized Boots (Engraved KA-POW on soles), Variety of interchangeable hands for various gags and tricks, including: Brass knuckle fist (Engraved HA HA), Hand with syringe. Sideshow Exclusive: Engraved Butcher's Knife

Review I: ThreeA (3A) 1/6 scale Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Gorei 12-inch awesome action figure

"They say... There were only ten that ever walked with us, that each could hold an army at bay single handed. They say we will never see their kind again and each of the ten shelter silent wisdom cast from a memory of the end. These are the SHOGUN TK." ...from ThreeA

This is the recently released ThreeA (3A) 1/6 scale Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Gorei 12-inch figure. There are also the 3A Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Tsuki and Tomorrow Kings SHOGUN Seven Bones released as well. According to 3A, Tomorrow Kings are male clones, from the Popbot Universe who were created by Luthor Bean Jr. originally used for corporate takeovers. These "Elvis ronin" were created to slay all monsters & ghouls with Luthor Bean Sr.'s Ion Engine that escaped Earth. They are also used to fight the Mortis. I just love Ashley Wood's take on the subject and his stunning art on this series as well as other 3A product lines.

I don't collect all of ThreeA's figures but only those that I really like and this was one figure I just could not resist. He's a 1/6 scale post-apocalyptic Samurai figure! How cool is that!! What's even better? Without the helmet and with his shaved head, Gorei looks just like a (Shaolin) monk, especially with the orange top (only TK Shogun Gorei comes with an orange top). Scroll down to see more of this awesome 3A TK Shogun warrior figure.

Kitbash 1/6 scale Jeremy Renner as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton in The Avengers

In the opening scene of The Avengers (2012), Loki takes the Tesseract and also takes control of the minds of several SHIELD personnel, including Dr. Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgård) and Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton (Jeremy Renner), to aid him in his getaway. Later on, Clint Barton and Loki's possessed agents attack the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier.

This is a kitbash of 1/6 scale Jeremy Renner as mind-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton when he attacks the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier with his own turned agents.

Hawkeye isn't seen wearing his trademark purple costume with mask as seen from the comics, but rather something "a little more reality-based" in The Avengers movie. When the "turned" S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton attacks the helicarrier, he's wearing very tactical clothing / outfit. Scroll down to see more :)

Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive 1/6th scale Captain America (Star Spangled Man Version)

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“The Star Spangled Man with a Plan”. It was a memorable and entertaining moment to see Captain America performing during this catchy song in Captain America: The First Avengers. As it was a rather notable scene in the film, we are excited to introduce the 1/6th scale Captain America (Star Spangled Man Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine as one of the 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items. Fans will be able to mimic the scenes where Captain America is promoting war bonds for the government.

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Chris Evans as Captain America in his Star Spangled Man costume in the movie. It features a newly developed head sculpt, highly detailed costume, weapons and accessories.

Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive 1/6th scale G.I. Joe Retaliation Joe Colton Collectible Figure

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There is one man that Roadblock and his teammates can trust in G.I. Joe Retaliation and it is none other than the original G.I. Joe himself. Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Joe Colton Collectible Figure as one of the 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items.

We know fans have been waiting for a collectible figure featuring the acclaimed Hollywood movie star Bruce Willis’ likeness and we are happy to let you all know that the collectible figure based on Joe Colton from G.I. Joe Retaliation is finally here.

Based on the icon brand from Hasbro, the movie-accurate Joe Colton collectible figure features a highly detailed head sculpt, tailored costume, weapons and accessories.

Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive 1/6 Superman (Evil Version) Collectible Figure in Superman III

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Originally a brave and kind-hearted hero with a strong sense of justice, morality and righteousness due to the exposure to synthetic kryptonite in Superman III the movie, Superman has descended into darkness and becomes an evil version of Superman. The showdown between him and Clark Kent at the junkyard is a critical part of the film.

Hot Toys is happy to present the 1/6th scale Superman (Evil Version) Collectible Figure from Superman III as one of the 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items. This collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Christopher Reeve in the movie, highlighting the detailed head sculpt, movie-accurate costume and specially-designed figure stage.

Paying tribute to Christopher Reeve, we are pleased to support the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and their mission to advance research into spinal cord injury and improve quality of life for people living with paralysis.

Hot Toys Toy Fair Exclusives 2013 will be Captain America, Joe Colton & evil Superman

From Hot Toys:
It’s summer time again where some of the biggest toy fairs will be hosted. To celebrate the start of this bustling season, Hot Toys is thrilled to share with you a first glance at one of the Toy Fairs Exclusive items this year – the Star Spangled Man Version of Captain America Collectible Figurine.

Please stay tuned for the pre-order information of the “Star Spangled Man with a plan” as well as the reveal of more Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items.

Besides Captain America (Chris Evans), General Joe Colton (Bruce Willis) from G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) and evil Superman (Christopher Reeve) from Superman III will be the Hot Toys Toy Fair Exclusives for 2013. Scroll down to see the rest of the pictures

Flirty Girl Collectibles new 1/6 female clothing sets - female combat uniform suits (three colors)

These are Flirty Girl Collectibles new "Enforcer" Outfit Sets. The name is a bit misleading as the oufits have a stronger military vibe than anything else i.e. not much to do with enforcing. Each set consists of a Highly Detailed Combat Jacket with military patch accents, Combat Pants, Web Belt with Metal Buckle, and Tank Top with Red Star logo on the front.

Three sets will be available - Camouflage (with camouflage tank top shirt), Navy Blue (with white tank top shirt), and Olive Drab Green (with camouflage tank top shirt).  while the Camouflage set reminds me of the movie G.I. Joe Cover Girl.

Flirty Girl Collectibles ENFORCER (Set A) CAMO 1/6 Scale Female Clothing Set will come with Highly Detailed CAMO print Combat jacket (zipper closure, metal stud details), CAMO print Combat pants, CAMO print knit tank top. BOOTS NOT INCLUDED (CLOTHING SET ONLY)

DoublePlay Walking Dead 1/6 Zombie Warrior Crossbow Man 12-inch Figure (Daryl Dixon?)

Daryl Dixon is a fictional character from the AMC television series The Walking Dead, portrayed by Norman Reedus. Daryl is a Southern hunter and expert tracker who constantly lives in the shadow of his brother, Merle. Like his brother, he is initially shown as volatile, short-tempered, and of questionable repute, but is tolerated by the group due to his survival skills.

From very early in the series, he is shown to be an extremely proficient zombie killer in both close quarters and ranged weaponry, and later becomes Rick's trusted right-hand man and protector. He also becomes "the go-to guy" of sorts for the group and is now well-liked and respected for his endeavors. Daryl is shown to be an expert marksman, but his signature weapon is a Horton Scout HD 125 crossbow, which Reedus says he takes home after filming.

This is DoublePlay (another new company?) Walking Dead 1/6 scale Zombie Warrior Crossbow Man 12-inch Figure and he certainly looks a lot like Norman Reedus' Daryl Dixon character. Comes with quite a bit of stuff too to show off his survival skills including dead squirrels ;p Scroll down to see more pictures.

Preview Hot Toys MMS201 1/6th scale Man of Steel Russell Crowe Jor-El 12" collectible figure

Man of Steel has finally hit the theatres in many countries worldwide and has a successful box office record. Every story has a beginning, and Man of Steel unfolds it by showing the audience the origin of Superman. Foreseeing the inevitable doom of Krypton, Jor-El sends his new-born son to Earth to preserve the Kryptonian race. A caring father even after death, Jor-El’s artificial consciousness guides Clark Kent to bring hopes to mankind and leads to the rise of the iconic superhero.

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of the Academy Award winner, Russell Crowe, as Jor-El in the movie which features a meticulously-made costume and accessories with great details.

The Hot Toys MMS201 Man of Steel 1/6th scale Jor-El 12-inch Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Jor-El in the movie with Head sculpt featuring authentic likeness of Russell Crowe, Real-like facial expression with detailed wrinkles and gesture, Detailed hair sculpture. Stands Approximately 30 cm tall with TrueType Body that has over 30 points of articulation. Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of gun holding palms. Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Pre-order SIMPLZ TOYS "ALKAID" 1/6 scale Donnie Yen from Sha Po Lang 12" action figure

Donnie Yen Ji-dan (born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong-based Chinese martial artist, film director and producer, action choreographer, and world wushu tournament medalist. Yen is credited by many for contributing to the popularization of the traditional martial arts style known as Wing Chun. He played Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man in the 2008 film Ip Man, which was a box office success. This has led to an increase in the number of people taking up Wing Chun, leading to hundreds of new Wing Chun schools to be opened up in mainland China and other parts of Asia. (source: wiki)

Yen is considered to be Hong Kong's top action star; director Peter Chan mentioned that he "is the 'it' action person right now" and "has built himself into a bona fide leading man, who happens to be an action star." Yen is widely credited for bringing mixed martial arts (MMA) into the mainstream of Chinese culture, by choreographing MMA in many of his recent films. Yen has displayed notable skills in MMA, being well-versed in boxing, kickboxing, taekwondo, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wing Chun, and Wushu.

SPL: Sha Po Lang is a 2005 Hong Kong-Chinese action film written and directed by Wilson Yip, starring Simon Yam, Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung. Yam portrays a retiring police detective who resorts to the use of questionable methods in order to catch Wong Po (Hung), a ruthless triad boss. The title Sha Po Lang refers to three words derived from Chinese astrology that each represent a different star capable of good or evil depending on their position in the heavens.

Play Toy Bride Killer 1:6 scale Collectable Female Action Figure is Uma Thurman in the Kill Bill films

Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2 are thriller films written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Kill Bill was originally scheduled for a single theatrical release, but with a running time of over four hours, it was separated into two films. Kill Bill Volume 1 was released in late 2003, and Kill Bill: Volume 2 was released in early 2004.

The story follows a character initially identified as "The Bride" (Uma Thurman), a former member of an assassination team who seeks revenge on her ex-colleagues who massacred members of her wedding party and tried to kill her.

Play Toy Bride Killer 1:6 scale Collectable Female Action Figure Product Details: 1/6 scale head sculpt, 12-inch female figure, signature yellow Sports wear jacket and pants plus yellow Asics Sports shoes, additional / alternate set of Sportswear (Combat Version) including pants (Combat Version), Samurai sword (steel alloy), Socks, two pairs of Hands (4 pieces)

Lego Star Wars Boba Fett LED Key Light Figure

The previous post showed Boba Fett in all-white armor (prototype). This is Boba Fett is full color :)

I have previously posted on some of these Lego LED Key Light Star Wars figures (namely Darth Vader, Stormtrooper and Darth Maul) in my toy blog post HERE and now there's a new addition to the collection :) This is the latest Lego Star Wars Boba Fett LED Key Light Figure and I really took a liking to it because of the great paint job / application. All the previous figures were just straight on paint application but Boba Fett is the first figure to have the "weathering" effect, one of the major differences between Star Wars and Star Trek.

Star Wars creator George Lucas opted to abandon the traditional sleekness of science fiction by creating a "used universe" in which all devices, ships, and buildings looked aged and dirty. One of the most revolutionary things about Star Wars when it came out was, that the things in the movies did look like they were used. Everything was dirty, sooty and worn-out. Before Star Wars it was more common for science-fiction movies to look clean and futuristic. This look, that George Lucas called a “used universe”, heavily supports the believability of the Star Wars universe.

And unlike Darth Vader, Darth Maul and the Stormtroopers, Lego Star Wars Boba Fett LED Key Light Figure has that "used universe" look to him. I also took a liking to these Lego Key Light figures because they are much bigger in size compared to the regular mini figures which seem rather small in scale. Scroll down to see more pictures :)

Sideshow Exclusive Edition Star Wars 1/6 scale Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) 12-inch action figure

'Meet Boba Fett'

In 1978 Joe Johnston designed an early prototype of the infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett, for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. The original 'Supertrooper' design featured striking all-white armor and the first prototypes of Fett's trademark weapons.

Sideshow Collectibles proudly presents the Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) Sixth Scale figure. With a fully articulated body, detailed accessories and unique armor, the Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) Sixth Scale figure is a must-have addition for dedicated Star Wars fans.

The Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) Sixth Scale Figure features: Boba Fett Prototype Armor, Helmet with Rangefinder, Prototype Rifle, Prototype Blaster, Jet Pack with Grappling hook, Fabric Cape. Sideshow Exclusive: Star Wars Beach Towel 'Cape' and Figure Base with matching design

New look ED-209 for RoboCop Reboot

I came across this image of the new look ED-209 for the RoboCop Reboot film that's coming out and thought I'll just share :) Probably old news to most of you but I haven't seen this image till now haha

I've seen images of the new RoboCop and the sleeker looking ED-209 goes in line with the overall new look of the new RoboCop film and I think it's worth watching but I still feel nostalgic towards the original RoboCop that was released in 1987 with Peter Weller as Alex Murphy / RoboCop.

Hot Toys 1/6 scale Female Action Figures group shots with Scarlett Johansson (x 3) & others

Having reviewed Hot Toys latest The Avengers Black Widow collectible figure in my previous toy blog posts HERE, HERE and HERE, I wondered how she fares when placed with the other Hot Toys female figures.

There are now officially three Hot Toys 1/6 scale Scarlett Johansson 12-inch female action figures in the market, two of Scarlett Johansson as Agent Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (one from Iron Man 2 movie and the other from The Avengers film) and another of Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss from "The Spirit", a 2008 American superhero noir film, written and directed by Frank Miller and starring Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Dan Lauria, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Scarlett Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is based on the newspaper comic strip The Spirit by Will Eisner.

The picture above shows the three 1/6 scale ScarJo female figures standing together, with Silken Floss on the left, The Avengers Black Widow in the centre and Iron Man 2 Black Widow on the right. Scroll down to see more pictures including height comparisons and other Hot Toys female figures as well.