Monday, November 30, 2015

VTS Toys 1/6th scale Wasteland Ranger 12-inch figure aka Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 action film directed and produced by George Miller, and written by Miller, Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris. The fourth instalment in the Mad Max franchise, the film is set in a future desert wasteland where gasoline and water are scarce commodities. It follows Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), who joins forces with Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) to flee from cult leader Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and his army in an armoured tanker truck, which leads to a lengthy road battle.

Tom Hardy plays Max Rockatansky, the title character and protagonist of the post-apocalyptic action films from the Mad Max franchise, which spans 1979 to 2015. He appears in the films Mad Max, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Created by director George Miller and producer Byron Kennedy, the character was played by actor Mel Gibson in the first three films, and by Tom Hardy in the fourth.


This is not the first Mad Max related figure to hit the market. ART Figures had previewed their version, the AF-019 1:6 scale Crazy Racer 12-inch figure earlier this month - see my toy blog post HERE with lots of pictures. Compare them with the images in this post and make your decision.

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Check out ThreeZero 1/6th scale Crysis - Prophet 13.5-inch (34.5 cm) tall collectible figure

Crysis is a first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows and released in November 2007. It is the first game of a trilogy. The game is based in a future where a massive ancient space alien-constructed structure has been discovered buried inside a mountain on an island in the fictional Lingshan Islands, near the coast of the East Philippines.

Prophet, real name Major Laurence Barnes, is a main character in Crysis and Crysis 2 and the main playable character of Crysis 3. Prophet was formerly a CIA agent, but he grew disillusioned with the brutal methods his superiors used in handling suspects in the War on Drugs. Prophet is the leader of Raptor Team. He jumps to the island with Nomad, Psycho, Jester, and Aztec, and gives the team orders once there.


From ThreeZero:
Today we want to introduce you Prophet collectible figure from science fiction first-person shooter video game Crysis, developed by Crytek! 1/6th scale highly-detailed Prophet collectible figure stands 13.5 inches (34.5cm) tall; features soft PVC dermis on the limbs; comes with exchangeable hands and following weapons: SCAR MOD2 with Grenade Launcher and Predator Bow with three Standard Spear Arrows.

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

MC Toys M-055 1/6th scale Christmas' Casual Style Outfit Set isn't for Santa Claus or Xmas

Do not be mistaken by the product name. MC Toys M-055 1/6th scale Christmas' Casual Style Outfit Set isn't for Santa Claus or Xmas. It's meant for the character portrayed by Jason Statham in the Expendables films. His name happens to be Lee Christmas and this is an outfit set replicated in 1/6th scale to match a similar outfit worn by Lee as seen in the movie.

MC Toys M-055 upcoming 1/6th scale Christmas' Casual Style Outfit Set will feature: Distressed leather jacket, White sweater, Military green pants, Belt, Dark grey flat cap, Scarf, Tan Si assault boots. NOTE: figure and weapon not included (display only)


Jason Statham does seem to get a bit more attention in the 1/6th scale collectible world. There have been quite a number of 12-inch action figures released with head sculpts that bear quite a resemblance to Jason Statham and there are also just heads released that also have his likeness. As far back as March 2009, I've already done an action figure review of a Jason Statham looking figure on my toy blog. You can check out the post HERE. There's also a kitbash 1:6 scale Jason Statham as Frank Martin from the Transporter 3 film posted HERE.

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Cat Toys 1:6 Female Character Head Sculpt + Costume Set - Margot Robbie Harley Quinn

Suicide Squad is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics antihero team of the same name. It is intended to be the third installment in the DC Extended Universe. The film is written and directed by David Ayer and stars an ensemble cast featuring Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Cara Delevingne, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Karen Fukuhara, Jay Hernandez, Adam Beach, and Viola Davis.

Margot Robbie stars as Harley Quinn: A crazed supervillain and former psychiatrist. Producer Richard Suckle described the character as "a fan fave. Funny, crazy, scary… You can’t come up with enough adjectives to describe all the different things you see her do.


Cat Toys CT-001 1:6 scale Female Character Head Sculpt + Costume Set will come with female rooted head sculpt (designed to fit many types of female body that has neck ball type attachment), Athletic sport jacket, White sexy T-shirt, Micro shorts with belt, Fishnet pantyhose, High heel fashion boots, Golden Neck choker. Note: BODY NOT INCLUDED. Don't you wish they'll just include the body and make the whole process easier instead of having to hunt for the body and not knowing which one will be the right fit?

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale First Order Stormtrooper Officer Set

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The widely anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens will finally land in theatres around the world next month! In this upcoming epic blockbuster, the First Order has enlisted Stormtroopers equipped with sleek armor and powerful weapons to enforce its will across the galaxy.

Today, Hot Toys is thrilled to expand the First Order army once again and officially introduce the new 1/6th scale First Order Stormtrooper Officer and Stormtrooper Collectible Figures Set.

The highly-accurate collectible figures are specially crafted based on the image of First Order Stormtrooper and Stormtrooper Officer in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The two troopers are equipped with sleekly design Stormtrooper armor and helmet, but of two different body heights.


The First Order Stormtrooper Officer stands approximately 30cm tall and is armed with a blaster rifle with extended stock, a pair of articulated binoculars, and a red color pauldron that indicates the rank of officer (see the earlier post HERE for more pictures) while the First Order Stormtrooper stands approximately 29cm tall and is armed with a blaster rifle and blaster pistol.

A 1/6th scale Mouse Droid is also included exclusively in this collectible set!

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Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale First Order Stormtrooper Officer figure

We are less than a month away from the release of the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens! In this exciting new film, the First Order has enlisted Stormtroopers equipped with sleek armor and powerful weapons to enforce its will across the galaxy.

Today, Hot Toys is delighted to expand the First Order army once again and officially present the new 1/6th scale First Order Stormtrooper Officer collectible figure.


The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of First Order Stormtrooper Officer in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It features the sleekly designed Stormtrooper armor and helmet, the red pauldron that indicates the rank of officer, highly detailed blaster rifle with extended stock, a blaster pistol, and a hexagonal figure stand with the First Order’s emblem!

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PreOrder Threezero Jamie Lannister Game of Thrones Sixth Scale Figure from Sideshow

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The twin brother of Cersei Lannister, the Queen of Westeros, Jaime Lannister is a knight of the Kingsguard. Known for being arrogant and dishonorable, Jaime has the cunning to play the Game of Thrones.

Sideshow Collectibles and Threezero are thrilled to present the Jaime Lannister sixth scale collectible figure which features a realistic likeness of the character (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) as seen in the HBO hit tv series Game of Thrones. The figure includes highly detailed Kingsguard armor and interchangeable hands.

Game of Thrones fans, don't miss your chance to add the Kingslayer to your collection!


Threezero Game of Thrones Jaime Lannister Sixth Scale Figure features: Head sculpt with realistic likeness to the character (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) as portrayed in the series, Approximately 12-inch (30.5cm) tall articulated figure, Tailored clothing; Interchangeable hands including: One pair of relaxed hands, One pair for holding weapons; Highly Detailed Kingsguard Armour, Shirt, Pants, Robe, Cloak, Boots, Belt, Sword, Dagger, Metal Buttons

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

MCTOYS M-054 1/6th scale Town Bank Robber custom set for 12-inch figure - think "The Town"

Lots of gangs and robbers hitting the 1/6th scale collectible market lately.

The Town is a 2010 American crime drama film starring, co-written and directed by Ben Affleck adapted from Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves. Four lifelong friends from the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Douglas "Doug" MacRay (Ben Affleck), James "Jem" Coughlin (Jeremy Renner), Albert "Gloansy" Magloan (Slaine), and Desmond "Dez" Elden (Owen Burke), rob a bank.


MC Toys M-054 The Town Bank Robber custom set will come with: Nun mask, Nun robe, Nun headpiece, Black BDU Shirt, BDU Pants, Belt, HK416, assault boots, Body Armor, long sleeve T-Shirt, Black Bag

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Hot Toys Upcoming Releases: Iron Man IX, Pepper, Scarlet, Sandtrooper, Kylo & Batman

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Hey fans, we’ve got news to share with you all today for the upcoming product releases from Hot Toys!

A new wave of Hot Toys collectibles will be coming soon and be expected to get your hands on Kylo Ren from the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Sandtrooper from Star Wars: Episode IV, Batman & Bruce Wayne from Batman Returns, Scarlet Witch from Avengers: Age of Ultron, Pepper Potts and Mark IX from Iron Man 3, Thanos from Guardians of the Galaxy, and Ant-Man on Flying Ant Miniature Collectible from Marvel’s Ant-Man!

Hot Toys Star Wars 1/6th scale Stormtrooper (Shiny Copper Chrome Version) 12-inch figure

The Stormtrooper armor has always been one of the most beloved designs in the classic Star Wars trilogy! With that in mind, Hot Toys is adding a vintage touch to this iconic armor and is excited to present today, a special shiny copper chrome version of the 1/6th scale Stormtrooper collectible figure!

This copper chrome colored Stormtrooper is for diehard Star Wars collectors and is only available in selected markets as an Asia Exclusive item. The rare collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Stormtrooper in Star Wars featuring the eye-catching shiny copper chrome painted armor and helmet, a blaster rifle, and a hexagonal figure stand.


As for me, I'll just wait for the new Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens First Order Stormtrooper and the variants. This one is just for the hard core completist collectors who must have one of everything. I'm just happy for the ones I already have :) Don't get me wrong - I won't reject it if it's given to me haha

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CRAFTONE #008 1/6th Bank Robbers series: Detective 12-inch figure - Al Pacino, is that you?

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Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

Heat is a 1995 American crime film written, produced and directed by Michael Mann, and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer. De Niro plays Neil McCauley, a professional thief, while Pacino plays Lt. Vincent Hanna, a veteran L.A.P.D. robbery-homicide detective tracking down McCauley's crew. The central conflict is based on the experiences of former Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson and his pursuit in the 1960s of a criminal named McCauley, after whom De Niro's character is named.


CRAFTONE #008 1/6th Bank Robbers series: Detective 12-inch figure will come with original realistic male head sculpt, 12-inch action figure body, Dark brown blazer, Dark blue shirt, black tie, Dark brown trousers, beige leather belt, Black socks, black shoes, Police badge, ring, bracelets, cigarettes, Bulletproof vest, Communicator, FNC assault rifle with two magazines, M1911A1 custom pistol with holster.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Preview CRAFTONE #007 1/6th scale Bank Robbers: Criminal Crew 2 Premium Edition

Heat is a 1995 American crime film written, produced and directed by Michael Mann, and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer. De Niro plays Neil McCauley, a professional thief, while Pacino plays Lt. Vincent Hanna, a veteran L.A.P.D. robbery-homicide detective tracking down McCauley's crew. The central conflict is based on the experiences of former Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson and his pursuit in the 1960s of a criminal named McCauley, after whom De Niro's character is named.

Tom Sizemore stars as Michael Cheritto, part of career criminal Neil McCauley's (Robert De Niro) crew. Craftone has already released 1/6th scale Val Kilmer who portrayed Chris Shiherlis, also part of Neil McCauley's (Robert De Niro) crew. You can see the preview pictures posted on my toy blog HERE.


CRAFTONE #007 1/6th scale Bank Robbers - Criminal Crew 2 Premium Deluxe Edition will come with: 1/6th scale original realistic male head sculpt x 2, 12-inch figure body x 2,  Gray blazer, Dark blue overalls, White shirt, dark tie flowers, black tactical shoes with black socks, Gray trousers, beige leather belt, Black socks, black shoes, Sunglasses, Black balaclava, White ice hockey mask, Tactical vest, black bulletproof vest, Headphone-style communicator, FN FAL Para assault rifle equipped with four magazines, Stopwatch, Tactical black belt, IMI Galil ARM assault rifle, M92F pistol, large black bags with Greenbacks, plasti-cuffs

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Review 1: Devil Toys War of Order Vol. 1 - The Secret Master 1/6th scale collectible figure

From the droids of Star Wars to The Terminator’s cyborg soldiers, robots play a prominent role in our collective vision of future combat. When we imagine the future of warfare, we often envision a battlefield where humanoid robots and other machines fight alongside or in the place of human soldiers.

So far, autonomous robots have played a marginal role in warfare. Recently, however, the use of drones to counter the improvised explosive device (IED) threat in Iraq and carry out aerial bombing campaigns in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia has elevated military robots to a more prominent role in U.S. military operations. Drones can do the job of aerial combat and air-to-ground battles but we will always need someone (or something) on the ground to confirm the kill and make sure the job is done. That's where robots on the ground at the objective come in.


Devil Toys have based their recently released War of Order Vol. 1 - The Secret Master 1/6th scale Collectible Figure on the premise that robots will go to war in place of humans. WOO - War Of (new) Order is a sci-fi story based on mysticism. In the year 2047, at a time when the world is at the brink of World War III, countries around the world are utilizing mercenary and high-tech companies to participate in this full scale advance warfare. The Secret Master is their first release. Hopefully we'll see more of these robot warriors in the months to come.

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

ACE Workshop 1/6th scale 1st Cavalry Division RTO "Radioman" figure, OperationDelaware1968

The major field radio of the Vietnam War was the AN/PRC-25. "AN" meant it was a piece of military electronics, not a truck or a weapon or a can of SPAM. "PRC" meant it was a portable radio, "-25" meant it was the 25th one the military had standardized. It was inevitably referred to as a "Prick Twenty-Five" by GIs, or "Prick" for short. The PRC-25 was about the size and weight of a case of soda. With its battery "can" included, call it a case of soda sitting on top of a six-pack. (It actually weighed slightly more than that, 23.5 pounds) There was a handle on each side at the top to carry it. The radio consisted of two parts, both in metal boxes, called "cans." The upper can held the radio itself, the lower can held its battery pack. Metal buckles held the two together. The radio was tough and would easily survive a 50 foot fall from a helicopter onto a metal-planked runway. You could throw the whole thing in the water for an hour, completely submerged, then pull it out and expect it to work.

The RTO (Radio / Telephone Operator) was usually carefully chosen. He had to be someone with experience, who wouldn't get rattled under fire. He had to be able to read maps, too. If something happened to the officer, the RTO would effectively command the unit, calling in fires, getting in medevacs, etc. It was also a dangerous job, since the radio antenna said to the enemy "Shoot ME first!" But an experienced RTO became like a "private secretary" to the officer, anticipating what might be wanted and preparing it in advance. At night, he and the officer, the platoon sergeant, and platoon medic slept close together, alternating radio watch, the "Twenty-Five" within reach of all. RTOs within a unit got to know each other too, and formed a kind of bond, since they did all the communications. There was a "status" to being the RTO. (source: Tour of Duty info)


Ace Workshop has released the BEST Vietnam War military figures to date and that was the Operation Delaware 1968 – 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) 12-inch military figure which was superb! You can check out the preview pictures HERE. It's so good it got me hooked even though I have moved away from collecting military figures to focus on movie-related figures - see my November 2015 haul posted on my toy blog HERE. And now Ace is teasing me with this RTO "Radioman" figure from the Vietnam War era as well. The AN/PRC-25 has a lot of significance to me because I had used it while serving my National Service and am all too familiar with the rather heavy portable radio pack and can understand why the GIs call it the "PRiCk". Radios have become much smaller and less cumbersome since.

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In The Sunday Times today: Star Wars fan Ng Hak Beng builds a walking and talking R2-D2

Source and copyright: The Straits Times

Singaporean Ng Hak Beng spent more than $15,000 building his own version of the iconic R2-D2 droid in his kitchen.

Wherever it goes, this working life-size replica of Star Wars droid R2-D2 elicits squeals of delight from children and adults alike.

Yet its builder, Mr Ng Hak Beng, has for years declined to take public credit for pulling off the impressive feat. "If people knew so much about the guy behind it, it would spoil all the magic of R2-D2. People like to think of him as real and autonomous, right?" the IT consultant says earnestly with a grin. It took much persuasion for him to agree to this interview. The 42-year-old puts in much effort to preserve the illusion that his 120kg aluminium creation - said to be the only one in Singapore - is real.


Whenever he takes it out for appearances at events, he stands far from it, controlling the robot covertly with one hand hidden in a messenger bag. This, despite the fact that the remote control is so heavy that his hand starts trembling after prolonged use.

Apparently, remaining incognito is a code of sorts for R2-D2 builders around the world - a community of about 7,000 Star Wars lovers who have attempted to build their own versions of the beloved droid. Mr Ng is one of about 130 of these builders who have completed the task, according to an online registry open only to members.

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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Sideshow Collectibles presents Ralph McQuarrie Conceptual Boba Fett 18.5-inch tall Statue

Ralph McQuarrie’s conceptual drawings and paintings were instrumental in bringing George Lucas’ epic space saga to the big screen, envisioning the vast worlds of fantastic heroes, villains, vehicles and aliens that would come to be known as Star Wars!

Inspired by Ralph McQuarrie’s pre-production artwork for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present Boba Fett!


One of the first new characters to be designed for The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett originally began as a super trooper, with a striking aesthetic inspired primarily by Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers. As McQuarrie worked closely alongside Star Wars Art Director Joe Johnston, the character evolved into the ruthless Mandalorian bounty hunter we know today. Capturing the spirit of these early explorations, Fett appears in his original all-white armor with two unique helmet designs, leaping into action over a base inspired by the Slave I. Reviewing a broad spectrum of McQuarrie’s imaginative designs for Boba Fett, Sideshow’s artists have translated his iconic artwork in a brilliant homage to a Star Wars that is both familiar, yet never was.

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Have you seen the Bandai SH Figuarts First Order StormTrooper (shield and baton set)?

Have you seen the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ TV spot where a totally badass First Order Stormtrooper goes toe-to-toe with Finn who wields a lightsaber? This particular “Riot Control” Stormtrooper has been replicated and miniaturised in true Figuarts style, and the dynamism of this ridiculously articulated figure just makes it look so cool.

The roughly 6-inch (15cm) tall trooper doesn’t come with a blaster like the other Figuarts trooper. He's only equipped with just the Z6 Riot Control Baton (which also appears to be lightsaber-resistant) and Riot shield. The baton has sliding parts to replicate the action of it extending and electrifying whenever the First Order Stormtrooper goes into battle, and you have to admit: this is just an extremely nifty-looking action figure.


Now I just want the 1:6 scale version!
Let's hope Hot Toys don't make it a Toy Fair Exclusive with light-up baton.

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Friday, November 20, 2015

What to make of Hot Toys Hot Angel Series - AVP 1/6th scale Alien Girl 29cm collectible figure

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After a hiatus of our Hot Angel Series which features sexy female characters in highly detailed outfits, Hot Toys is excited to officially present today the latest additional to this series - the 1/6th scale Alien Girl Collectible figure!

The Alien Vs. Predator- inspired Alien Girl is an original character designed by Hong Kong multimedia artist Mr. Elphonso LAM 林祥焜*. Her appearance is a unique combination of the stylistic Xenomorph and a sensuous human girl!


The Alien Girl collectible figure stands approximate 29 cm tall. She features a head sculpt with translucent carapace and two styles of interchangeable face sculpts, finely sculpted and realistically painted Alien skin texture throughout the newly developed body, a cannon blaster, and a sophisticatedly crafted Alien Queen diorama figure base!

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Check out this Kotobukiya 1/7th scale Metal Gear Solid Sniper Wolf Bishoujo 7.5-inch tall Statue

Kotobukiya’s line of beautiful Bishoujo statues has brought you amazing characters reimagined in the Japanese “pretty girl” style for years, and now it’s expanding to a very familiar property, Metal Gear Solid!

The first Metal Gear Solid game was released on PlayStation in 1998 and featured stealth action as directed by Hideo Kojima. A massive commercial success, “MGS” has gone on to include sequels and stories told through several other media. Presented like you’ve never seen her before and based on a new character illustration by Shunya Yamashita is Sniper Wolf!


An enemy of Solid Snake and member of the evil FOXHOUND, Sniper Wolf first appeared in the original Metal Gear Solid game. Now she’s captured taking a rest from her overwatch duties, reclining on a crate with one foot resting on an ammo container. The elite markswoman is of course never without her weapon, and so she gently holds her sniper rifle in front of her with one hand. Sniper Wolf wears her iconic customized green and black uniform that’s open at the chest and her yellow/green hair flows down around her beautiful Bishoujo-styled face (with blue eyes and green lipstick) that looks at you like you’re a target. From her clothing to her rifle and the crate beneath her every element of this statue is intricately sculpted and highly detailed. There’s even a wolf pup peeking out from its hiding spot inside the broken crate!

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Preview Dam Toys GK012 1/6th scale Gangsters Kingdom - Heart A Billy 12-inch action figure

The gangs are growing...

First there was the Spade gang. That was followed by the Diamonds gang. And now we have the Heart gang. They just keep on coming. DAM TOYS GK012 1/6th scale Gangsters Kingdom - Heart A Billy 12-inch figure will come with: 1/6th scale Head sculpt, Action body, white shirt, Suit vest, red handkerchief, White dust coat, Suit pants, tie, black belt, Bloody white shirt, Bloody suit pants, Head cover, Hat, revolver, rapid speed-loader, Shotgun bullets x 6, Palms x 3, Nails in hands (1 pair), Gloved Palms (1 pair), feet, Leather shoes and socks, hammer, Torture chair, Ankle bracelets, watch, toothpick.


Dam Toys' Gangsters Kingdom series 12-inch action figures all feature 1:6 scale caricaturish head sculpts which are more animated than real, with larger than life hands to match. The head sculpts are also of famous people, mostly actors although English football stars have not been spared. I have just gotten the latest DAM Toys 1/6th scale Gangsters Kingdom: Diamond 4 "Milevsky" 12-inch action figure this month (see the toy blog post of my November 2015 haul HERE) which bore a head sculpt with Dolph Lundgren's likeness. I am eagerly waiting for DAM TOYS Gangsters Kingdom 1/6th scale Diamond 5 "Ralap" 12-inch figure with Wolf "Ghost" creature which must have been inspired by a certain Marvel comic book character famous for his claws and berserker rage (see the preview pictures HERE)

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusive Avengers: AOU 1/6th Maria Hill Collectible Figure Review II

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Here are pictures of the Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusive "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Maria Hill collectible figure in some of her signature poses as seen on the web. While her costume / outfit is made up of a Navy Blue colored S.H.I.E.L.D. uniform, black belt with gun holster, and a pair of black boots, it is definitely not the same as what another S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha Romanova aka Black Widow wears - see my action figure review of Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series MMS288 "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Scarlett Johansson Black Widow 12-inch Collectible Figure HERE and HERE. Both outfits are totally different and while Black Widow's costume has a mix of leather-like material and fabric, Maria Hill's outfit is almost entirely made from stretchable fabric material which allows her to hold quite a number of poses easily.


Hot Toys Toy Fair Exclusive "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 12-inch Maria Hill collectible figure appears to be armed with a 1/6th scale Glock 26 pistol, similar to the one carried by Natasha Romanova aka Black Widow. She has her earpiece in her right ear and the handheld transceiver secured on her belt. These are the only accessories that come with this exclusive figure.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Review 1: Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusive Avengers: AOU 1/6th Maria Hill Collectible Figure

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Maria Hill is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. As the former director of the planetary defense / intelligence service S.H.I.E.L.D., she appears in various storylines which often feature the Avengers or members of that group. Maria Hill is portrayed by Cobie Smulders in the films The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron, as well as the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., all which are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

This is the recently released Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusive "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Maria Hill Collectible Figure. Although it is labeled as a Toy Fair Exclusive, you couldn't get this figure at the toy fairs or conventions. You could only place a pre-order and wait for the figure to be produced and released after the fair or convention was over. At least this is worth the wait.


Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusive MMS305 "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Maria Hill Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill in Avengers: Age of Ultron with a newly developed head sculpt with movie-accurate facial expression and make-up. The figure stands approximately 28.5 cm tall and the body has over 28 points of articulations. Six pieces of interchangeable palms are also included: a pair of fists, a pair of relaxed palms, one right palm for holding pistol, and one left palm for holding handheld transceiver.

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Monday, November 16, 2015

November 2015 haul: Art Figures Boy Black (Riddick) and Hot Toys Exclusive Maria Hill figure

More goodies to add the the earlier November 2015 haul I already posted (see the entry on my toy blog HERE). ART Figures AF-018 1/6th scale Boy Black 12-inch figure has arrived together with Hot Toys 2015 Toy Fair Exclusive MMS305 "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Maria Hill Collectible Figure. The collection just keeps growing and I've already run out of space LOL It's a good problem I guess, with so many nice figures being produced and we are all so spoilt for choice.


Vin Diesel certainly has quite the following, what with his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious film series and antihero Richard B. Riddick in The Chronicles of Riddick trilogy. Maria Hill is a fictional character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. As the former director of the planetary defense / intelligence service S.H.I.E.L.D., she appears in various storylines which often feature the Avengers or members of that group. Maria Hill is portrayed by Cobie Smulders in the films The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron, as well as the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., all which are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Art Figures AF-020 1:6 Heavy Armoured Special Cop (Female) not in same league as VTS

Art Figures has released official pictures of their upcoming 1:6 scale version of Judge Anderson as seen in the 2012 film "DREDD" and having already seen the VTS Toys version (preview pictures posted on my toy blog HERE), I have to say, I'm afraid they fell short on this one. Art Figures did a bang-up job on their AF-015 1/6th scale Heavy Armoured Special Cop "DREDD" 12-inch figure - check out the action figure review posts HERE and HERE - but it seems they have dropped the ball on their follow-up figure. Art Figures AF-020 1:6 Heavy Armoured Special Cop (Female) looks like it was rushed out in order to compete with VTS and somehow just misses the mark. They should have gotten their act together before releasing these pictures. The female head sculpt looked like they gave the sculpting job to the people at Triad Toys and even the helmet doesn't sit properly - see the pictures below :( It's really a shame because we were expecting more from Art Figures. After all, they did come on with a bang when they releases their Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle / The Punisher figure back in 2011. You can check out the action figure review and pictures HERE and HERE


Art Figures AF-020 1:6 Heavy Armoured Special Cop (Female) will come with: Detailed likeness head sculpt, Body, Free hair sculpt for the previously released Heavy Armoured Special Cop. Costume: Leather combat jacket, Leather combat pants, Combat boots, Combat gloves, Bulletproof vest with Name plate, Tactical shoulder pads, Tactical knee pads, Helmet with visor, Gas mask. Weapon and gear: MP5 Submachine gun with magazine x 3, Smoke grenade, Stick grenade with Holder, Machine pistol with Holster, Clips with Holder, Tactical folding knife, Handcuffs, First aid kit, Gas mask bag

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Mezco 1:12 Scale The One:12 Collective: Judge Dredd’s Lawmaster is different from ThreeA's

Heavily armored, supremely weaponized and with it’s 4000cc V8 KT23 engine the Lawmaster is designed to dominate anything else on the streets of Mega-City One. The Lawmaster is the Justice Department’s greatest advancement in law enforcement transportation.

Digitally modeled and specifically designed to interact with the One:12 Collective Judge Dredd figure, the Lawmaster is teaming with amazing details and features. In cooperation with artist Ben Willsher, the One:12 Collective team has created a truly stunning collectable loaded with some incredible features. The Lawmaster’s functions include 5 distinct sounds, multiple light-up features, free-rolling rubber-slick tires, turning handle bars, built in handcuff storage pod and a light-up Synitron GK13 onboard computer display.


The One:12 Collective Lawmaster features: 3 separate FX activated twin front guns with lights and sounds (cannon, machine gun and grenade launcher); 2 FX activated motor sounds (start up / rev and motor wind out / gear change); Backlit Synitron GK13 onboard computer display, 4 real working headlights, 3 real working taillights, 1 real working spot-light, Real rubber-slick “bulletproof” tires, Handcuff storage pod, Free-rolling wheels, Turning handle bars

Each Lawmaster is packaged in a deluxe closed box with a protective slipcover. Designed for collector convenience, the packaging has been especially engineered to allow for both maximum protection without sacrificing ease of removal for display.

You can compare this with ThreeA 2000AD 1/12th scale Judge Dredd collectible series with Lawmaster Mk1 posted on my toy blog HERE.

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Saturday, November 14, 2015

Max Toys 1/6th scale Cowboy Head & Accessories Set is inspired by Django Unchained

Two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx), a black slave, finds himself accompanying an unorthodox English-speaking German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Their mission successful, Schultz frees Django, and together they hunt the South's most-wanted criminals. Their travels take them to the infamous plantation of shady business owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), where Django's long-lost wife (Kerry Washington) is still a slave.

Django Unchained is a 2012 American Western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in the Old West and Antebellum South, it is a highly stylized variation of the spaghetti Western. The film was a major critical and commercial success and was nominated for several film industry awards, including five Academy Awards. Waltz won several awards for his performance, among them Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Academy Awards. Tarantino won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA award for writing the film's original screenplay. The film grossed over $425 million worldwide in theaters against its $100 million budget, making it Tarantino's highest-grossing theatrical release.


Max Toys 1/6th scale Cowboy Head & Accessories Set will come with: Head sculpt, Hat, Long scarf
, Corduroy Jacket, Long Shirt
, Cotton Pants
, Brown Leather Boots
, Revolver, Gun Belt & Holster, Brown Belt
, Black Leather Gloves. Note: 12-inch figure Body is not included.

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Preview Wild Toys 1:6 scale MI-6 Agent "Paul" 12-inch figure - Pierce Brosnan as James Bond

In 1994, Pierce Brosnan became the fifth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002 (GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day). He lent his likeness for Bond in the video games James Bond 007: Nightfire and James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, providing his voice too for the latter.

There are twenty-four James Bond films produced by EON Productions and distributed by United Artists and MGM. The first, Dr. No was released in 1962 and the twenty-fourth installment, Spectre, was only released recently; making it one of the longest-running film series of all time. There are also two additional James Bond films, Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again as well as a single TV production of Casino Royale. A total of six actors have played the role of James Bond, a British Secret Service agent given the code number 007.


Brosnan portrayed a Bond for the 1990s — technologically and culturally savvy. The 1995 film GoldenEye also brought on Judi Dench as M and was met with the highest attendance rates since Moore's films. Brosnan's success continued with 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies, 1999's The World Is Not Enough and 2002's Die Another Day.

Wild Toys 1:6 scale MI-6 Agent "Paul" 12-inch figure does bear a resemblance to Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, dressed in his smart tuxedo suit and armed with a pistol, although I'm not too sure if that's his signature pistol.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

ART Figures AF-019 1:6 scale Crazy Racer 12-inch figure aka Mad Max: Fury Road Tom Hardy

Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 action film directed and produced by George Miller, and written by Miller, Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris. The fourth instalment in the Mad Max franchise, the film is set in a future desert wasteland where gasoline and water are scarce commodities. It follows Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), who joins forces with Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) to flee from cult leader Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and his army in an armoured tanker truck, which leads to a lengthy road battle.

Tom Hardy plays Max Rockatansky, the title character and protagonist of the post-apocalyptic action films from the Mad Max franchise, which spans 1979 to 2015. He appears in the films Mad Max, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Created by director George Miller and producer Byron Kennedy, the character was played by actor Mel Gibson in the first three films, and by Tom Hardy in the fourth.


ART Figures AF-019 1:6 scale Crazy Racer 12-inch figure will come with Life-like head sculpt, action figure Body, Type 56 Semi-Auto rifle modified with scope, two rifle magazines, Glock pistol with 2 magazines, Sawed-off Double Barrelled Shotgun with 4 Shotgun Shells, AR magazine x 4, Grenade x 3, Rifle bullet x 6, Holster, Dagger, Iron Mask, Iron Knee Holder, Scarf, T-Shirt, Jacket, Pants, Combat Vest, Combat Boots

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Preview Damtoys x Blitzway DMS002 1/6th scale Universal Soldier Luc Deveraux 12-inch figure

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Universal Soldier is a 1992 American science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren as soldiers who kill each other in Vietnam but are reanimated in a secret Army project along with a large group of other previously dead soldiers.

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Luc Deveraux / GR44. Luc Deveraux is nearing the end of his tour of duty in the Vietnam war in 1969 when Sergeant Andrew Scott (Dolph Lungren) goes insane and starts killing Vietnamese civilians and his own soldiers indiscriminately. Luc's attempts to stop him results in the two of them shooting each other to death. In 1992, Luc becomes a Universal Soldier, or UniSol, after being reanimated in a secret government project, along with other previously dead soldiers. He serves as a remotely controlled super soldier, sent into the most dangerous situations and facing odds too great for the average soldier.


Dam Toys x Blitzway DMS002 1/6th scale Universal Soldier "Luc Deveraux" 12-inch figure will come with head sculpt, dam action figure body, hand palms x3, universal soldier communication headset, life meter, universal soldier battle dress uniform shirt, universal soldier battle dress uniform pants, combat boots, body armor, shoulder armor, suspender with pistol holster & magazine pouch, CQB belt, drop leg pistol holster, police baton holster, MP5K SMG, LS45 Laser Aiming System, Desert Eagle pistol, pistol magazine, suppressor, Desert Eagle aiming laser, M26 grenade x2, figure display stand

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Incoming: Damtoys x Blitzway DMS001 1/6th scale Universal Soldier Andrew Scott 12" figure

Universal Soldier is a 1992 American science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren as soldiers who kill each other in Vietnam but are reanimated in a secret Army project along with a large group of other previously dead soldiers.

Dolph Lundgren stars as Sergeant Andrew Scott / GR13, an American US Army Special Forces squad leader who had gone insane while serving in the Vietnam War in 1969 and is killed by Private Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) who also dies in the exchange. Deveraux and Scott are revived without memories of their previous lives and are selected for the "Universal Soldier" program, an elite counter terrorism unit.


Dam Toys x Blitzway DMS001 1/6th scale Universal Soldier "Andrew Scott" 12-inch figure will come with head sculpt, dam action figure body, hand palms x3, universal soldier communication headset, life meter, universal soldier battle dress uniform shirt, universal soldier battle dress uniform pants, combat boots, body armor, shoulder armor, suspender with pistol holster & magazine pouch, CQB belt, drop leg pistol holster, police baton holster, M60 machine gun, M60 7.62mm linked ammo (metal), M60 7.62mm linked ammo belt, M60 sling, Desert Eagle pistol, pistol magazine, suppressor, Desert Eagle aiming laser, M26 grenade x2, figure display stand

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tinface Toys 1:6 scale Tinface: Cleveland (1st Son) 12-inch figure looks Ashley Wood inspired

Cleveland is one of a handful of super-enhanced mavericks called Tinface, originally of human descent. Planet Earth had been abandoned by mankind several centuries ago. The earthlings thereafter founded several colonies throughout the galaxy. Deployed from their duties, the Tinfaces led a life of misery among them, unstable minds and restless souls with almost unlimited powers.

The leaders of the colonies had therefore decided to deport the Tinfaces back to the old planet for a recon mission. But what they encountered there was far from being a deserted planet. As a matter of fact, the tattered celestial body had remained the habitat of verious kinds of mutated creatures and had moreover become a safe harbor for many stranded voyagers seeking a life below the colonial radars...


Cleveland (1st Son Version) features: Helmeted Head (non-detachable helmet), approximately 12 inch (30 cm) tall Fully Articulated Body, Army Green Vest with Argyle Pattern, Army Green Pants, 2 Pairs of Interchangeable Gloved Hands, Utility Belt with Functioning Pouches, Brown Heavy Duty Boots, Machete with Fabric Scabbard, Flamethrower “Bowfire-100”

This Tinface Toys 1:6 scale Tinface: Cleveland (1st Son) 12-inch figure certainly looks to be very much inspired by the Popbot series of graphic novels created by Ashley Wood which were made into 1:6 scale action figures in collaboration with ThreeZero (see my post HERE), of which I have reviewed some of them on my toy blog - see related posts links at the end of this blog post.

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ThreeA 2000AD 1/12th scale Judge Dredd collectible series comes with Lawmaster Mk1

It is judgement time for 3A. The highly anticipated release of the toughest law-man of them all – Judge Dredd. Judge, jury, and executioner in 1/12th Scale. He is the law! 3A’s Judge Dredd has been meticulously sculpted and rendered; drawing design influences from quintessential artists Carlos Ezquerra, Brian Bolland, and Mike McMahon. Complete with faux-leather tailored outfit, sculpted iconic armor, and equipped with vintage Lawgiver Mk1, the modern Mk2, and the brutal Daystick; Dredd comes poised to dispense justice with extreme prejudice. Dredd includes interchangeable hands to grip weapons, open hands to wallop creeps, and clenched fists for perps to gaze into.

The Lawmaster is a Judge’s best defense on the violent streets of Mega-City One. The 3A Modified Mk1 comes armed with Mike McMahon styled Bike Cannons to take down creeps and blaze a trail across the Cursed Earth. The Lawmaster features a vintage silhouette, LED Illuminated lights, rubberized soft vinyl tires, and is able to fit 1/12th Scale Collectible Figures. A classic approach to one of the most iconic vehicles in comics history, blending in all the detail and weathering 3A are known for.


ThreeA 2000AD 1/12th scale Judge Dredd figure Stands 6.2 Inches (15.75cm) Tall, is Fully Articulated including Newly Designed 1/12th Scale Body with Highly-Detailed Sculpt and Faux-Leather Tailored Outfit. Weapons Include: Lawgiver Mk1, Lawgiver Mk2 and Daystick. Also has Interchangeable Hands: Open, Clenched Fists, 2x Weapon Holding plus Weathered Modern Black Leather Look

If only this came in 1/6th scale.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Worldbox 1/6th scale Durable Body - AT007 “Totem Body” and AT008 “Hair Body” type

Worldbox seems to be going into the 1/6th scale market with a vengeance. They are now introducing two new 1/6th scale Durable Body types - AT007 “Totem Body” and AT008 “Hair Body”. The 1/6th scale durable body set specially features: Newly developed durable body, One pair of hands for holding gun. The whole body is painted; Body will use the 2.0 joint which will make them super durable.

They had previously introduced the Worldbox VT003 1/6th Durable Body which comes with narrow shoulder and seems rather ideal for kitbashing and holding good poses (see my toy blog post HERE). I'm waiting to receive mine so that I can do an action figure review. In the meantime, check out these two new bodies to be released by WorldBox.


This is the Worldbox 1/6th scale Durable Body - AT007 “Totem Body” which comes with a skull and bones "tattooed" / painted on the body. He certainly looks like he'll make a great villain for 12-inch James Bond. Check out my action figure review post HERE for comparison pictures of Brother Production Sky Fall MI6 Agent & ZCWO AB02 12-inch body with Asmus Toys 1/6 scale 007 The BOND suit.

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Kotobukiya Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/10 scale First Order Stormtrooper ARTFX+ statue

Kotobukiya's lineup of First Order forces continues with the STAR WARS First Order Stormtrooper ARTFX+ single pack. The First Order Stormtrooper stands at the ready, blaster in hand. These 1/10 scale figures assemble easily and quickly with snap-fit assembly: no glue or painting required. The First Order Stormtrooper features magnets in the armored feet for added stability on the included base. Display alongside other Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens snap-together figure kits from Kotobukiya.


A much cheaper way to build an army than to buy many Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens First Order 12-inch Stormtrooper collectible figures (see pictures posted on my toy blog HERE) although the Hot Toys 1/6th scale version beats this 1/10th version hands down. Think museum quality (Hot Toys) versus toy / action figure quality. If one has the means and finances, then I say "Why not?" Can't wait to watch this movie on the big screen next month.

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Check out Pew Pew Gun 1/6th scale Robotic Nude Body - Where can I get one? or two?

A Taiwan Company Pew Pew Gun is planning to release this 1/6th scale Robotic Nude Body. This 1/6th scale Robotic Nude Body Action Figure will be suitable for 1/6th scale fabric costume and accessories. And they will also release a series of their original 1/6th scale action figure character. At the same time, the character's comic story "YAO-GUAI" can be read on their blog site HERE.

All I want to know is: Where can I get this 1/6th scale Robotic Nude Body?!


For sure, this is not the first 1/6th scale robot body being produced but this is certainly one of the most robotic we have ever seen, not counting ThreeZero's 1/6th scale CHAPPiE 12-inch collectible robot figure (posted on my toy blog HERE). There's also the recently released Devil Toys War of Order Vol 1 - The Secret Master 1/6th Limited Edition Collectible Figure (which I recently acquired HERE and will be posting an action figure review soon)

The details on this latest offering is pretty amazing and you have to check out the finished product pictures posted below to see for yourself. This is great work in 1:6 scale and I'm really digging this a lot :)

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Coo Model introduces 1/4th scale Legend Series: Teutonic Reload Knight 57cm collectible figure

The question here is: Is BIGger necessarily better? Quite a few companies are releasing Quarter scale figures which are much larger in size than 1/6th scale figures. 1/4th scale figures are approximately 18 inches tall or 46 cm in height compared to 1/6th scale figures which are generally 12 inches in height or 30 cm tall. In many land scarce countries (Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore etc) where houses or apartments are not very big, space can be quite a constraint and display spaces are even more sort after. So having big figures eat into the coveted space reserved for displaying one's toys / figures isn't ideal which logically means that toy companies would be thinking of making the figures smaller so that an aspiring toy collector can afford to buy more for display and keep buying from the same company to grow the collection. Hasbro actually stopped making the original 12-inch G.I. Joe figures in 1976 and introduced the 3.75-inch (9.5 cm) scale figures instead in 1982, complete with vehicles, playsets etc. to stay in contention with a market that was leaning towards smaller sized action figures, all thanks to Star Wars.

Hasbro only began releasing new 12-inch (30 cm) G.I. Joe figures in 1991 and continued doing so for a while before quitting the 1/6th scale line completely. It was in 1999 that Dragon Models Limited (Dragon or DML for short), a Hong-Kong-based manufacturer introduced the 1:6 scale New Generation Life Action Figure series which were way better than what Hasbro ever offered and reignited the 1/6th scale hobby with a boom! The hobby of collecting 1:6 scale figures have not looked back since even though Dragon the company that started all this has gone quietly into the night, disappearing from the scene just like Hasbro did because newer players were offering much better stuff.


I've amassed quite a 1:6 scale figure collection since the days of Hasbro and Dragon. I actually bought vintage 12-inch Action Man figures back in 1995 because way back then there just weren't any 1:6 scale figure being made. It's great to see how large the market has grown and now we are just bombarded with so many choices and options that we get to pick and choose what we want. But do we really want 1:4 scale figures? For me personally, there's just no space for quarter scale figures because they are just too BIG! I like the variety available in 12-inch action figures and the size is just right for displaying and collecting.

Coo Model LS001 1/4th scale Legend Series: Teutonic Reload Knight 57cm tall collectible figure will come with Head, Figure body, Hand x 6, Long sleeved undershirt, Pants, boots, Fur Cap, Chainmill hood, Chainmill shirt, Helmet, Chest armour set, Arm armour, Leg armours, Hands in armour, Belt set x 2, Dagger and Double handed long sword. Materials used: Metal + ABS + PVC + Cloth. Coo Model has already previewed their 1:6 scale SE001 1/6th scale Empires Series: Teutonic Knight 12-inch action figure HERE and SE002 1/6th scale Empires Series: Order du Temple / Templar Knight 12-inch figure HERE

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Saturday, November 7, 2015

VTS Toys (VM-013) 1/6th scale New Epoch Cop aka Judge Cassandra Anderson 12-inch figure

Judge Cassandra Anderson is a fictional law enforcer and psychic appearing in the British science fiction comics 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Brian Bolland, Anderson made her debut as a supporting character in the Judge Dredd story 'Judge Death' (2000AD #150, February 1980). The character's popularity with readers led to her starring in her own series, Anderson: Psi-Division, which (since 1988) has been written almost exclusively by Alan Grant, often working with artist Arthur Ranson. Brian Bolland based the character on Debbie Harry, "having recently drawn the singer into an advertisement for Forbidden Planet."

Actress Olivia Thirlby portrays Anderson in the 2012 film Dredd, as a Cadet Judge assigned to Dredd for her final assessment. In this film there is no Psi-Division, and Anderson is the only judge with psychic powers.


VTS Toys (VM-013) 1/6th scale New Epoch Cop 12-inch figure will come with real like head sculpt, female action figure body, two pairs of hands, one pair of tactical gloved hands. Her costume consists of: helmet, black tactical body armor, black leather jacket, a pair of elbow pads, belt, black leather pants, a pair of kneepads and combat boots. Weapons include: MP5 SMG with magazine, Pistol with magazines x 2 + 1, grenade. Accessories: flashbang grenade with flashbang grenade pouch, drop leg pistol holster, pistol mag pouch x 2, medical aid bag, tri-fold restraints / plasti-cuffs, black GP pouch, “o” hanging buckle, black figure stand.

This isn't the first female Judge 12-inch figure to be released. There was the ACE Girls Mission 1:6 scale Judge Hershey Female Figure released back in 2010. Check out the action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE :)

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Friday, November 6, 2015

Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale Captain Phasma 33cm Collectible Figure

As the release date of Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming closer and closer, the anticipation for this long awaited instalment of the saga is growing stronger everyday! Following the reveal of the First Order legions of troopers, Hot Toys is very excited to officially present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of their commander clad in distinctive metallic armor – Captain Phasma!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She stands approximately 33cm tall and features the character’s signature chrome colored armor and helmet, specially applied multiple layers of metallic paint on armor with weathering effects, finely tailored cape, highly detailed blaster rifle, and hexagonal figure stand with the First Order’s emblem!


Phasma was a female individual who lived approximately thirty years after the Battle of Endor. Phasma served as a Captain in the First Order and wore a reflective suit of armor similar to that of a stormtrooper. Clad in distinctive metallic armor, Captain Phasma commands the First Order’s legions of troopers. Captain Phasma's name is derived from the 1979 horror film Phantasm; Phasma's chrome armor reminded J.J. Abrams of the film's antagonist, a murderous silver sphere.

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Hot Toys "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th Chris Hemsworth as Thor Collectible Figure Review II

You can purchase this from Sideshow Collectibles

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Here's Hot Toys MMS306 Avengers: Age of Ultron 1/6th scale Chris Hemsworth as Thor Collectible Figure in upper body armor with silver circle plates, a pair of black and metal-colored forearm armor, a pair of black pants with patterned design on the sides, a pair of black and metal-colored boots and red cape with LED light-up Mjolnir with patterned handle and leather-like strap (Battery operated - batteries included) and Mjolnir lightning effect accessory.

A specially designed 3D augmented reality (AR) app is available on iOS and Android devices to interact with this Thor collectible figure! With the use of the app, fans can explore and take photo of the striking 3D scene where a number of Ultron Prime’s dangerous sentries are swarming to attack the Asgardian prince.


I'm putting together / assembling the Avengers this time around and with Cap, Black Widow and Hawkeye already in the bag, Thor looks ready to join the team. I'm quite pleased with this latest Hot Toys Thor figure which is also my first and I have to say, this is the best looking Thor (Chris Hemsworth) for me. I'm glad I waited for this latest version which is the fourth to be released by Hot Toys and actually quite similar to Hot Toys MMS225 1/6th scale Thor (Light Asgardian Armor Version) Collectible Figure.

You can purchase this from Sideshow Collectibles

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Review 1: Hot Toys "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th Chris Hemsworth as Thor Collectible Figure

You can purchase this from Sideshow Collectibles

This was part of my November 2015 haul (posted on my toy blog HERE). Now on with the 12-inch action figure review :)

Thor is a fictional superhero that appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the Norse mythological deity of the same name, is the Asgardian god of thunder and possesses the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, which grants him the ability of flight and weather manipulation amongst his other superhuman attributes. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962) and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller-plotter Jack Kirby. He has starred in several ongoing series and limited series, and is a founding member of the superhero team the Avengers, appearing in each volume of that series.


This is Hot Toys MMS306 Avengers: Age of Ultron 1/6th scale Chris Hemsworth as Thor Collectible Figure which features: Newly developed head sculpt with authentic and detailed likeness of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the 2015 "Avengers: Age of Ultron" movie. 1/6th scale Thor stands approximately 32 cm tall with a muscular body with seamless elbow joints and over 30 points of articulations.

You can purchase this from Sideshow Collectibles

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

November 2015 haul: Hot Toys Avengers: AOU Thor, BTTF Marty McFly, Diamond 4 & Vietnam

My haul at the start of the month of November 2015 :)

I cannot believe the year is coming to a close already. One more month and then we embrace the year 2016! It has certainly been a blessed year with lots of things to enjoy. For a 1:6 scale collector and action figure reviewer like me, the passion is still going strong after all these years. How many years? I've been collecting since 1994 so this year makes it 21 years of toy / figure collecting; and I still get a kick / rush whenever I open the box to check out the figure inside. Until that fire is extinguished or goes away, I guess I'll still be collecting as long as I can and blogging about all these wonderful toys / action figures on my toy blog which I started in July 2007. I know an 83-year-old man who is still just as passionate about 12-inch figures so I know I am in good company haha


So what did I get this time? They are DAM Toys 1/6th scale Gangsters Kingdom: Diamond 4 "Milevsky" 12-inch action figure, Hot Toys MMS257 "Back to the Future" 1/6th scale Marty McFly 12-inch Collectible Figure, Hot Toys MMS306 Avengers: Age of Ultron 1/6th scale Chris Hemsworth as Thor Collectible Figure, Ace Operation Delaware 1968: 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) Vietnam War 12-inch military figure.

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Monday, November 2, 2015

ICONIC TOYS 1:6 "The Savior" 12-inch figure aka Thomas A. Anderson / Neo from Matrix

The Matrix is a 1999 American neo-noir science fiction film written and directed by The Wachowskis, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix", created by sentient machines to subdue the human population, while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source. Computer programmer "Neo" (Keanu Reeves as Thomas A. Anderson / Neo) learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, which involves other people who have been freed from the "dream world".

The Matrix was first released in the United States on March 31, 1999, and grossed over $460 million worldwide. It was generally well-received by critics, and won four Academy Awards as well as other accolades including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards. Reviewers praised The Matrix for its innovative visual effects, cinematography and its entertainment. The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels, both written and directed by the Wachowskis, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The Matrix franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books, video games, and animated short films in which the Wachowskis were heavily involved.


ICONIC TOYS 1:6 scale "The Savior" 12-inch collectible figure will come with Detailed likeness Head sculpt with life-like hair sculpture, facial expression and skin textures; Approximately 30 cm tall slim body with over 30 points of articulations; Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of gun holding hands, One (1) bullet open hand

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Sunday, November 1, 2015

Preview Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 1/6th scale Darth Maul: Duel on Naboo 12-inch figure

"At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last, we will have revenge!”

From the moment fans first set eyes on Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace he became an instant favorite, as his powerful presence and raw intensity left a lasting impression across the galaxy.

Starting with a remarkable portrait likeness, Sideshow Collectibles’ Darth Maul 'Duel on Naboo' Sixth Scale Figure captures every detail of the unforgettable villain as portrayed by Ray Park, from his red and black tattooed flesh, to his sinister yellow eyes and crown of horns. Trained as Darth Sidious' first apprentice, the vicious warrior wields his distinctive double-bladed lightsaber with removable blades, ready to seek revenge on the Jedi in an epic duel on Naboo. Crafted on a fully articulated body, and decked out in his multi-layered all-black Sith garb, the Darth Maul 'Duel on Naboo' Sixth Scale Figure will make a magnificent addition to any Star Wars collection!


Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 1/6th scale Darth Maul: Duel on Naboo 12-inch figure specially features: New highly detailed portrait, Fully articulated body, Multi-layered fabric costume; Four (4) sets of hands including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of relaxed hands, One (1) pair of gesture hands. One (1) pair of saber holding hands; "Leather like" belt with lightsaber clip, One (1) pair of detailed boots, Double bladed lightsaber with removable blades

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Gemr - where you can show off your collection and even trade / buy / sell your collectibles

What is Gemr?
Gemr is an online community for collectors who want to buy, sell, trade, or just show off what they’ve collected. Their goal is to create a social platform where collectors can make connections with people who collect similar things and share their passions. This cool new social media website and app called Gemr (click to sign up) gives us the place to connect with other collectors, organize our toys and show them off! You can join groups, browse collections and more.


There are many different features for users.
You can:
1. Discuss your collections.
2. Learn more about the value or history of the items.
3. Trade/buy/sell your collectibles.
4. Join Clubs! There’s even a Star Wars & Vintage Star Wars club - check out the link HERE

It’s FREE to join - click HERE to sign up!