Redman Toys Lethal Weapon Set B sees Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon 2

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Lethal Weapon 2 is a 1989 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, and starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci , Patsy Kensit, Derrick O'Connor and Joss Ackland. It is a sequel to the 1987 film Lethal Weapon and second installment in the Lethal Weapon series.

Gibson and Glover respectively reprise their roles as L.A.P.D. officers, Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, who protect an irritating federal witness (Pesci), while taking on a gang of South African drug dealers hiding behind diplomatic immunity. The film received mostly positive reviews and earned more than $227 million worldwide.

Redman Toys Lethal Weapon Set B Features: Head Sculpt, Blue Embroidered Leather Jacket, Blue Plaid Shirt, Gray T-shirt, Blue Jeans, Brown Leather Belt, Brown Leather Boots, M9 Pistol with Magazine, Cigarette, Police Badge

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Redman Toys Lethal Weapon Outfit A - Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon is a 1987 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as a mismatched pair of L.A.P.D. detectives and stars Mitchell Ryan and Gary Busey as their primary adversaries. The film was a critical and commercial success, and resulted in three sequels: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) and Lethal Weapon 4 (1998).

Mel Gibson is Martin Riggs, originally a member of the Los Angeles Police Department's Narcotics Division, upon being reassigned to the Homicide Division, he is partnered up with ageing sergeant Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) in hopes that the older, more conservative veteran will keep him in line. After a rough start, the two become good friends, even though Riggs always gets on Murtaugh's nerves.

Redman Toys Lethal Weapon Outfit A Features: Head Sculpt, Gray Jacket, Striped Shirt, Gray T-shirt, Light Blue Jeans, Brown Leather Belt, Black Leather Boots, M9 Pistol with Magazine, Cigarette, Police Badge

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PHICEN also releasing 1/6th scale SHI in Kimono Collector Figure (Asia version)

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Born of an American mother and raised a Catholic, Ana Ishikawa is a conscripted outcast of the Kyoto sohei, a renegade from a society of renegades. Trained from childhood and drafted for war by her paternal grandfather Yoshitora, Ana assumes the guise of death incarnate, Shi, to avenge the death of her father and brother against the yakuza oyabun, Masahiro Arashi.

Today, Ana attempts uphold a white banner in a tri-color war waged across oceans, across time. Locked in a struggle with the black-cloaked warriors of Nara and the red-inked scars of the manipulating yakuza, she has sworn a crusade of righteousness in a world grown weary of such nobility. Through creator Billy Tucci’s Crusade Fine Arts, the mult-Eisner Award-nominated “ Shi" has been printed in five languages and has sold more than 3 million comic books worldwide.

PHICEN Limited SHI in Kimono 1:6 scale Collector Figure (Asia version) will come with 1 head sculpt, Phicen flexible seamless body with stainless steel skeleton, Replaceable / interchangeable hands x 6 pcs, Neck strap, Samurai sword (long) with sheath, Samurai sword (short) with sheath, Handrake, Long knife with sheath, Tool rest, Hair pin x 2 pcs, Throwing star, Pedestal for the whole figure, Traditional Kimono outfit with long sleeves, Shoes

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PHICEN teases 1/6th scale SHI (Zhang Ziyi?) in Kimono Collector Action Figure - U.S. version

Born of an American mother and raised a Catholic, Ana Ishikawa is a conscripted outcast of the Kyoto sohei, a renegade from a society of renegades. Trained from childhood and drafted for war by her paternal grandfather Yoshitora, Ana assumes the guise of death incarnate, Shi, to avenge the death of her father and brother against the yakuza oyabun, Masahiro Arashi.

Today, Ana attempts uphold a white banner in a tri-color war waged across oceans, across time. Locked in a struggle with the black-cloaked warriors of Nara and the red-inked scars of the manipulating yakuza, she has sworn a crusade of righteousness in a world grown weary of such nobility. Through creator Billy Tucci’s Crusade Fine Arts, the mult-Eisner Award-nominated “ Shi" has been printed in five languages and has sold more than 3 million comic books worldwide.

PHICEN 1/6th scale SHI in Kimono Collector Figure - U.S. version will come with 2 head sculpts, Phicen flexible seamless body with stainless steel skeleton, Replaceable / interchangeable hands x 6 pcs, Neck strap, Samurai sword (long) with sheath, Samurai sword (short) with sheath, Handrake, Long knife with sheath, Tool rest, Hair pin x 2 pcs, Throwing star, Pedestal for the whole figure, Traditional Kimono outfit with long sleeves, Shoes

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Hot Toys presents Captain America: Civil War 1/6th Anthony Mackie Falcon Collectible Figure

In the epic blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be divided when fans’ favorite heroes are taking two different sides when the government is becoming concern with collateral damage caused by the Avengers and planning to install a system of accountability to oversee and direct the Avengers.

Today Hot Toys is delighted to officially present the new 1/6th scale collectible figure of another #TeamCap member – Falcon!

The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Anthony Mackie as Falcon in the movie. It features a newly painted head sculpt, a highly detailed and specially tailored costume, flight backpack, newly designed wings with enhanced articulations, a Redwing drone, and a dynamic figure stand ideal for flight poses.

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Check out the Devil Toys 1/6th scale TEQ63 action figure and SRCH Robot K9 Sidekick

Backstory:
The Bulletpunk Universe – In the desolate world hundreds of years after the the global genocide known as the Purge of the Unchosen, exists survivors of mankind cornered into the shadows, away from the ruling race of intelligent machines run by programs that have been infused with the consciousness of man's terminal elite secret society known as the SYNTH Network.

As wars against the ruling sentient machines are waged, one of the mythical soldiers who have emerged and have sparked hope and morale to the human survivors is an enigmatic individual people know as TEQ63. He has been known to have inhuman speed in battle and is known to have one of the highest kill-counts of enemy units in skirmishes.

It is believed that TEQ63 has acquired some of the robotic technologies that the enemy machines have been using against the humans. He wields a custom-made butterfly-knife style sword people have nicknamed the "Balisword" and has been seen to be assisted by a robot k9 unit scout in battles.

Hong Kong-based toy brand Devil Toys, LTD. (Makers of MAXX.C and WOO) is proud to announce their collaboration with Philippines-based Artist -- QUICCS on a series of 1:6 scale projects based on his Bulletpunk Universe, the first of which will be his character TEQ63!

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Pre-order this 1:1 scale Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Life-Size 1.8m Figure (2m w/ base)

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The Stormtrooper has always been an iconic character in the Star Wars saga. In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the First Order has trained Stormtroopers since birth to become their enforcers and ensure their obedience to the First Order and Supreme Leader Snoke through propaganda.

Sideshow and Hot Toys are excited to continue to expand the Life-Size Masterpiece Series and officially present the new First Order Stormtrooper Life-Size Collectible from Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

The movie-accurate and realistic life-size collectible will be available in selected markets and stands approximately 6.1ft/1.8m tall (approx. 6.7ft/2m tall with base). It features an authentic and detailed likeness of the First Order Stormtrooper, meticulously sculpted First Order Stormtrooper helmet and armor, a specially applied glossy painting, a striking presence with a blaster rifle in hand, and a Star Wars themed circular base.

Expand your Star Wars collection now with the First Order Stormtrooper life-size collectible! Stay tuned for more Hot Toys Life-Size Collectibles coming soon!

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KOTOBUKIYA "Ghost In The Shell: Arise" 1/8th scale Motoko Kusanagi ARTFX J 6.5-inch statue

It seems like "Ghost In The Shell" and Motoko Kusanagi are getting some renewed interest because this is the second time Motoko Kusanagi is being featured in less than a month - see my previous toy blog post HERE

The latest new addition to the ARTFX J lineup (a bold expansion designed “to bring Japanese characters to their fans worldwide”) is the internationally mega-popular franchise Ghost in the Shell! Leaping directly out of the re-imagining series Ghost in the Shell: Arise with character designs by Kazuchika Kise is the main heroine in an amazing new presentation: MOTOKO KUSANAGI!

A younger version of the cyborg than she appeared in previous installments of the series, Motoko sits atop a high-tech device that’s plugged into her prosthetic body via wires and cables in her legs, chest, and back. The 501 Organization Agent waits impatiently for the procedure to be finished with one hand resting next to her and the other casually holding a pistol with her arm resting on her pulled-up knee. Motoko wears her signature red shorts and top and her short blue hair frames her scowling face and matches her blue eyes. The machinery in her base, wires, and connection ports in her body are beautifully rendered with intricate sculpted detail and lots of different colors. Sculpted by Shin Tanabe, Motoko Kusanagi is over 6.5 inches tall (1/8 scale) sitting on her unique display base and makes for the perfect centerpiece in your Ghost in the Shell collection!

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Superfans of superheroes - some spend thousands of dollars on merchandise and apparel

This was reported in The Straits Times today
(Source: www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/superfans-of-superheroes)

With the opening of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice in cinemas earlier this week comes a new wave of frenzy over the two superheroes. But the Dark Knight and Man of Steel have long had their ardent fans here. Most are men in their 30s and 40s, who grew up watching movies and television series featuring the superheroes.

Some fill their bedrooms and living rooms with themed merchandise. One such fan is professional photographer Timothy Isaac, 30, who has been a Batman fan since he was five years old. He has more than 30 figurines of Batman and other characters from the Batman universe, such as Robin, the Joker and Catwoman. In all, he has spent $12,000 on Batman merchandise. He says: "Batman isn't like other superheroes. He was not born with any superpowers. He is just a man who decided to go out there to clean up his city and make a change. This, I feel, is admirable." That could well be the reason Batman fans seem to outnumber Superman fans here - two toy shop owners say Batman merchandise sells three times as well as Superman merchandise.

Mr Eric Sia and his Superman collection

Mr Eric Sia has spent more than $8,000 on Superman-related merchandise, including 200 action figures, 30 medium-sized statues, seven movie posters and 10 DVDs of the movies and animated TV series. Most of his collection is displayed in custom-made floor-to-ceiling glass cabinets in the living room of his five-room Tampines HDB flat, where he lives with his wife, an allied educator.

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What the Mickey? DAM TOYS (ZP002) 1/6th scale MindGame – Sewer Soldiers - Sacker

What Frank found at border of YD were countless bodies, these bodies were severely beaten, died of blunt force injuries. Frank was rage to find out what kind of people would be such ruthless, he clenched his fists, prepared himself to this current crisis.

People were hiding under the shades of trees from the burning sunlight. But at the open wild of YD, they’re no such shade place for you to rest. The climate was stifling even at night. However, a team of players was survived, even more, they had occupied the border of this wasteland YD since the beginning of MindGame v2.5. They dug the underground tunnels like gophers, assaulted these lonely players with their “big chunk of metal” in close range.

They were called “the Sewer Soldiers”.

Sacker had long forgotten his name, because of taking “Krokodil”- a cheap drugs synthetic from fuel for living in the sewers, as the result their limbs been ulcerated, many of them had to replace their body parts. They dragged the heavy battering rams wandering in the dark tunnels, looking for travelers for materials and credits for drugs. The Committee warned Gobi Team of these shadowy madmen, their assault in close range ignores any defense.

Somehow, Frank learned through the grapevine, the Sewer Soldiers were veterans with PTSD in reality. In order to escape, they chose to hide in the underground. But who knows? In order to regain the server in the region, Gobi team must take the fight.

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Pre-order Hot Toys Life-Size Masterpiece Series 1:1 scale Batman 1.93m tall Life-Size Figure

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Following the launch of Hot Toys’ Armored Batman Life-Size Collectible (posted earlier on my toy blog HERE), fans around the world were stunned by the remarkable craftsmanship and incredible details presented in the Life-Size Masterpiece Series.

Sideshow and Hot Toys are thrilled to continue to expand this remarkable series and officially present the Batman Life-Size Collectible from DC Comics’ epic blockbuster – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice!

The movie-accurate and realistic life-size collectible will be available in selected markets and stands approximately 6.33ft/1.93m tall (approximately 7.15ft/2.18m tall with the base). It features an authentic and detailed likeness of Batman’s face and cowl, a meticulously sculpted replica of the Batsuit with fine detail and textures, a fabric cape, and a circular base with a light-up function and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice logo.

Your “Batcave” will not be complete without the imposing presence of this astonishing Batman life-size collectible!

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Hot Toys Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Wonder Woman Collectible Figure

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“I don’t think you’ve ever known a woman like me.”

The official release of the widely anticipated epic blockbuster, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, is just around the corner! In addition to the Bat of Gotham and Son of Krypton, the Princess of the Amazons, Wonder Woman, has also been a character that many fans around the world has been excited for and can’t wait to see how the warrior princess will impact the DC Extended Universe!

Today Hot Toys is delighted to officially present the highly anticipated 1/6th scale Wonder Woman Collectible Figure to celebrate the movie launch!

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt with long curly dark brown real fabric hair and Wonder Woman’s signature tiara, newly developed female body, specially tailored armor, detail recreation of Wonder Woman’s weapons, and a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand.

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Check out the XM Studios 1:4 scale Marvel Comics Sandman 75 cm tall cold-cast statue

Sandman (William Baker a.k.a. Flint Marko) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A shapeshifter endowed through an accident with the ability to turn himself into sand, he began as a villain and later became an ally of Spider-Man. The character has been adapted into various other media incarnations of Spider-Man, including animated cartoons and the 2007 film Spider-Man 3, in which he is portrayed by Thomas Haden Church.

The Sandman first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (Sept. 1963), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko as an adversary of Spider-Man.[2] The character returned in The Amazing Spider-Man #18 and #19, and was soon depicted in other comics, such as battling Hulk and the Fantastic Four.

XM Studios is excited to present their next Marvel Premium Collectibles series statue, Sandman! The manipulator of Sand and a member of the Sinister Six is immortalized in amazingly detailed 1:4 scale cold-cast porcelain. Each painstakingly handcrafted statue stands at approximately 75 cm tall and every piece individually hand-painted with the highest possible quality finish. With the ability to transform and manipulate sand, the statue form allows various display options from human to Sand form. The two large Sand arms demonstrate just 2 of the various destructive weaponry Sandman has at his disposal. The Sandman possesses superhuman strength several times more than Spider-Man's, on par with the Thing's and is an important member of the Sinister Six.

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Hot Toys Star Wars TFA 1/6th scale First Order Snowtrooper 12-inch collectible figure Review II

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Do I love the design of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens First Order Snowtroopers? Absolutely! Do I like this Hot Toys MMS321 Star Wars Episode VII TFA 1/6th scale First Order Snowtrooper 12-inch collectible figure? YES! All the troopers of the First Order, from the revamped and re-designed new look Stormtroopers (Hot Toys 1:6 scale version posted HERE and HERE), TIE fighter pilot collectible figure (reviewed HERE and HERE), to this Snowtrooper, they all look magnificent and really cool. The redesigns are beautiful and these 1:6 scale versions by Hot Toys are stunning and really top notch in look and quality. I'm really glad I got them. I can't wait to add the Flametrooper and the baton-wielding First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper (FN-2199 aka TR-8R but his friends call him “Nines”) to the mix.

So I've taken more pictures of this Hot Toys MMS321 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale First Order Snowtrooper 12-inch collectible figure and posted them here for your viewing pleasure :) The craftsmanship of these First Order troopers (all of them!) are right up there in terms of quality and finish. They are very well produced and look really good up close. I am blown away by the attention to detail and all the neat little touches Hot Toys has put into producing these figures. They are really awesome to behold. So how come there aren't any rebel soldiers to do battle with these guys? The only rebels fighting the First Order in the film are the pilots flying the X-Wing fighters.

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Pre-order Prime 1 Studio DC Comics Collectibles Batman Beyond 33-inches tall Polystone Statue

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"Every time I put on that suit, it’s my chance to help people who are in trouble. I guess on a personal level, it’s my chance to look like a worthwhile human being again. In my eyes… no one else’s. It’s what I want, Bruce.."

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present the Batman Beyond Polystone Statue from the Batman: Arkham Knight. Inspired by the suit of the Batman of the future, Terry McGinnis, from the show Batman: Beyond. Terry was confirmed to take over as Batman after an elderly Bruce Wayne, who is his mentor in this continuity.

Batman Beyond (also known as Batman of the Future) is an American animated television series developed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett and produced by Warner Bros. Animation in collaboration with DC Comics as a continuation of the Batman legacy. Depicting a teenaged Batman in a futuristic Gotham City under the tutelage of an elderly Bruce Wayne, the series began airing on January 10, 1999, and ended its run on December 18, 2001.

Batman Beyond is said to explore the darker side of many Batman projects, playing on key elements such as emotions, personal relations, fear of the unknown, to cyberpunk and sci-fi themed elements such as issues and dilemmas of innovation and technological and scientific progress affecting society, and to the disturbing psychological elements of the character of Bruce Wayne. It is also the first Batman series to portray the hero as a teenager. So how come this Prime 1 Studio DC Comics Collectibles Batman Beyond looks so much like a beefed up bulky adult hunk aka Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Batman costume?

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VTS TOYS (VM-016) 1/6th scale Nightmare Stalker aka Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs

Watch Dogs (stylized as WATCH_DOGS) is an open world action-adventure third-person shooter stealth video game developed and published by Ubisoft. Set within a fictionalized version of Chicago, Illinois, the single-player story follows a hacker and his efforts to seek revenge after the killing of his niece. The open world design lets players freely roam Chicago, which includes the urban city, suburbs, open countryside, and the run-down neighborhoods that surround downtown.

Players control Aiden Pearce, a highly skilled grey hat hacker who can hack into the "ctOS", a centralized operating system which manages the hyper-connected city of Chicago, and formed after the Northeast blackout of 2003 was caused by a hacker. After a hacking job gone wrong, a hit is sent out on Aiden. While intending to kill him, hitmen accidentally kill his niece Lena, and Aiden seeks to bring his own kind of justice to the people responsible, all while protecting his sister Nicole and nephew Jackson.

VTS TOYS (VM-016) 1/6th scale Nightmare stalker will come with real-like head sculpt, 12-inch action body, two (2) pair of hands, scarf, cap, leather jacket, jeans pants, belt, boots, white sweater, t-shirt. Weapons: Desert eagle pistol, Beretta 92 pistol, police baton. Accessories: cellphone, backpack, figure stand

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Pre-order Star Ace 1:6 scale Ghost in the Shell Motoko Kusanagi 12-inch female action figure

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Ghost in the Shell (攻殻機動隊 Kōkaku Kidōtai, literally "Mobile Armored Riot Police") is a Japanese media franchise originally published as a seinen manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow. The manga, first serialized in 1989 under the subtitle of The Ghost in the Shell, and later published as its own tankōbon volumes by Kodansha, told the story of the fictional counter-cyberterrorist organization Public Security Section 9, led by protagonist Major Motoko Kusanagi, in the mid 21st century of Japan.

Major Motoko Kusanagi (草薙 素子 Kusanagi Motoko) is an augmented-cybernetic human employed as the squad leader of Public Security Section 9, a fictional law-enforcement division of the real Japanese National Public Safety Commission. Being strong-willed, physically powerful, and highly intellectual, she is well known for her skills in deduction and hacking.

Sideshow and Star Ace are proud to present the Ghost in the Shell - Motoko Kusanagi Sixth Scale Figure! This mixed media collectible figure features a flexible display stand that can move freely and firmly hold the figure in various poses to recreate air battle scenes! Commanding Officer Motoko Kusanagi comes with two interchangeable faces - one with a stern expression and one shouting expression - one pair of sunglasses, and two gun accessories.

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"You shall not pass!" Asmus Toys 1:6 Lord of the Rings Gandalf the Grey 12-inch collectible figure

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"You shall not pass!"

Sir Ian McKellen portrayed Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings film series (2001–2003) directed by Peter Jackson, after Sean Connery and Patrick Stewart both turned down the role. The make-up and costumes were based on designs by John Howe and Alan Lee. According to Jackson, McKellen based his performance as Gandalf on Tolkien himself.

From Asmus Toys:
The world's most famous wizard comes to the collection of Asmus' 1/6th scale Lord of the Rings (LOTR) series at last. Implanted hair, real fabric wizard hat and amazing detailed realistic head sculpt of surreal likeness. We are proud to present you - Gandalf the Grey.

Asmus Toys 1:6 scale Lord of the Rings Gandalf the Grey 12-inch collectible figure features: Asmus Toys KP01A+ male body which is approximately 30 cm tall with over 36 points of articulation, Hand assortment, Grey wizard hat, Brown long sleeved inner shirt, Dark grey robe, Dark grey hooded cloak, Brown woven belt, Printed blue belt plus sheath holder, Brown leather boots, Traveling bag, Wizard staff, Sword with Sheath, Pipe, Interactive custom base of the broken bridge in Moira, Asmus Toys figure stand

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Hot Toys MMS358 Captain America: Civil War 1/6th scale Hawkeye 12-inch Collectible Figure

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Following the release of the latest trailer of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, fans around the world are getting more and more excited for this epic battle between their favorite heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Today, Hot Toys is thrilled to continue our waves of high-end collectible figures based on this highly anticipated film and officially present the new 1/6th scale Hawkeye Collectible Figure!

The movie-accurate Hawkeye Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye in Captain America: Civil War. It features a newly painted head sculpt, a brand new costume with asymmetrical sleeves design, Hawkeye’s iconic bow and arrows, a specially sculpted interchangeable arrowhead with miniature Ant-Man, a pistol and dagger, and Captain America: Civil War themed figure stand.

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Marvel Releases High Res Character Images For Captain America: Civil War - Black Panther etc

Marvel has released high-res images of the characters appearing in the upcoming "Captain America: Civil War" film. They offer us a good look at the new Ant-Man costume, Agent-13 in gear and Black Panther! Can't wait to see the Hot Toys 1:6 scale version of Black Panther, probably the only 12-inch figure I'll be getting from this new series.

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Kotobukiya Marvel Now! X-Men 1/10th scale Wolverine ARTFX+ 7.5 inches tall Statue

Kotobukiya’s series of Marvel Comics ARTFX+ Statues continues with the latest mutant hero in the Marvel Now lineup that has been taking the world by storm. In 2012 the comic book company relaunched several titles, shifting some characters into different books and updating some for a modern audience. More than anything, it provided a perfect jumping on point for new readers. Now the characters are brought to life as never before based on concept artwork by superstar artist Adi Granov, who was also responsible for the preceding Avengers series. Completing the X-Men lineup and joining previously released Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, Magik, Beast, and Rogue is fan favorite WOLVERINE!

A nearly immortal mutant with a powerful healing factor and heightened senses, Wolverine was further enhanced by an adamantium-laced skeleton and ultra-sharp claws. Throughout his years with the X-Men (and other teams) he’s worn several different costumes, and this new version is the ARTFX+ debut of his unique Marvel Now outfit consisting of a tough, combat-ready uniform. It’s a full bodysuit revealing only the lower part of his face, though of course his claws protrude through it as well. Wolverine is captured in mid-lunge, stepping forward with his right leg as he jabs his left hand for a lethal strike. The stark black and yellow armor sections of his costume make a cool “X” out of negative space, and it includes his trademark pointed cowl. Logan’s face is contorted into a fierce snarl as he attacks his enemies, and he looks super cool with his eyes covered by the pure white lenses of his costume.

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Review 1: Hot Toys Star Wars TFA 1/6th scale First Order Snowtrooper 12-inch collectible figure

This Hot Toys MMS321 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale First Order Snowtrooper 12-inch collectible figure was from my February 2016 toy haul (posted on my toy blog HERE)

The latest generation of cold weather assault stormtroopers, snowtroopers wore advanced insulated armor and helmets that reduced the glare of icy terrain. First Order stormtroopers assigned to frigid planets such as Starkiller Base wear specialized armor and gear that let them operate effectively in icy conditions. Snowtroopers carry a backpack-style personal environment unit and wear insulated helmets with glare-reducing slit lenses, gloves, a kama, and a heat-resistant body glove beneath an oversuit of wind-resistant fabric. Snowtrooper teams scouted the planet that now houses Starkiller Base, eliminating native life forms that posed a potential threat.

We didn't get to see a lot of the First Order Snowtroopers on the big screen but I think they'll be in the deleted scenes segment of the DVD when it is released. There were scenes and screen grabs of snowtroopers inside the Millennium Falcon as well as those of Rey and Finn battling snowtroopers on Starkiller Base so they must have not survived the final cut in the editing room.

This is the recently released Hot Toys MMS321 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale First Order Snowtrooper 12-inch collectible figure. The blaster rifle he comes with is bigger than the earlier released version that came with the First Order Stormtrooper - see my review posted HERE. In the film and source materials, the First Order Snowtroopers and Stormtroopers carry standard stormtrooper weaponry which is the Sonn-Blas F-11D Blaster Rifle. Check out pictures below in this toy blog post where I posted side-by-side picture comparisons.

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Blackbox Toys 1/6th scale Guess Me Series 12" figure - isn't that Daniel Craig James Bond 007?

Daniel Craig achieved international fame when chosen as the sixth actor to play the role of Ian Fleming's James Bond in the official film series, taking over from Pierce Brosnan in 2005. Although his casting was initially greeted with scepticism, his debut was highly acclaimed and earned him a BAFTA award nomination, with Casino Royale becoming the highest-grossing in the series at the time. Quantum of Solace followed two years later.

Craig's third Bond film, Skyfall, premiered in 2012 and is currently the highest-grossing film in the series, as well as the highest-grossing film in the UK and the twelfth-highest-grossing film of all time. Craig's fourth Bond film (the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions), Spectre, premiered in 2015.

Blackbox Toys 1/6th scale Guess Me Series (BB-9002 Set A/B) seems to be a nod to Daniel Craig's role as James Bond. It features: 1/6th scale “James” head sculpt, 12-inch figure body with hands, gun holding hands, double breasted wool overcoat (Black), TF men dress suit (Set-A Navy blue/ Set-B Gray), Suit trousers (Set-A Navy blue/ Set-B Gray), Tie (Set-A Navy blue/ Set-B Gray), Long sleeve dress shirt (WHITE), Pocket handkerchief (WHITE), Seamaster watch, Camberley double monk boots. Weapon: PPK pistol, PPK pistol with bio-grip, Silencer (short), silencer (long), LRC-2 conversion kit with Strike One pistol, aiming laser sight, MBUS II folding front & back sight, FGGK folding foregrip, Elastic carrying sling (BLK)

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Square Enix Play Arts Kai "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Wonder Woman 10-inch figure

In the same ranks as BATMAN and SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN is one of the Big Three of DC Comics, and she’s the world’s first and strongest female super hero.

Square Enix has released pictures of their Play Arts Kai "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" Wonder Woman 10-inch tall action figure. Combining both beauty and strength, this action figure is a powerful representation of WONDER WOMAN. Many dynamic action poses are possible thanks to the utilization of a flexible material for her hair and skirt. The careful paintwork on her face accentuates her dignified yet delicate facial features. Accessories include: her signature magic lasso; a sword that can be stowed on a loop in her belt; and her circular shield. This action figure condenses WONDER WOMAN's appeal into one compact package. Figure also includes display stand and interchangeable hand parts.

We are finally seeing more and more pictures of WONDER WOMAN action figures from the upcoming "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" film after being bombarded by lots and lots of Supeman, Batman and Armored Batman. Besides the highly anticipated reveal of this Square Enix Play Arts Kai "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Wonder Woman 10-inch figure, there was also the Medicom MAFEX Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Wonder Woman action figure (previewed on my toy blog HERE) and Mattel Barbie "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Wonder Woman (pictures HERE). Can't wait to see the Hot Toys 1/6th scale version of the beautiful Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman.

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Mezco Toys One:12 Collective Marvel Universe 1/12th scale Captain America action figure

Vowing to serve his country any way he could, young Steve Rogers took the super soldier serum to become America’s one-man army. Fighting for the red, white, and blue for over 60 years, Captain America is the living, breathing symbol of freedom and liberty.

Meticulously developed to capture Captain America's modern heroic look, this One:12 Collective figure is the first of our Marvel Universe line up. Featuring over 32 points of articulation, intricate sculptural work, incredible costume detailing, and tons of accessories, the final product creates an iconic vision with a "real world" look.

The One:12 Collective Captain America features: Hyper-realistic portraits; 1:12 scaled, highly realistic fabric uniform with special silk screening applications; Detailed sculpted costume accents, including belt, gloves, harness and boots; Gauntlets with magnetic attachments; Super articulated body with over 32 points of articulation

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Comparison of Hot Toys Kylo Ren with Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Tyranus & Asajj Ventress

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After my action figure review of Hot Toys MMS320 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale Kylo Ren Collectible Figure (posted HERE and HERE), I thought it'll be interesting to show comparison pictures of Hot Toys Kylo Ren with Sideshow Collectibles Deluxe Darth Vader figure and other Sith Lords, including Darth Maul, Darth Tyranus and Asajj Ventress.

But even before that, how about a picture of Hot Toys Kylo Ren kneeling before Sideshow Collectibles "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" 30th anniversary Darth Vader Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure (reviewed HERE and HERE) who happens to be his grandfather. Though trained by his uncle Luke Skywalker as a Jedi, Kylo has been seduced to the dark side of the Force, and aspires to be as powerful as his grandfather, the Sith Lord Darth Vader. Believing himself capable of communicating with his deceased grandfather, Ren implored the spirit of Vader to "Show me again the power of the darkness, and I'll let nothing stand in our way. Show me, grandfather, and I will finish what you started.”

Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian praised the character and the actor alike, saying, "He is gorgeously cruel, spiteful and capricious – and unlike the Vader of old, he is given to petulant temper tantrums, with his lightsaber drawn." Adam Driver said in December 2015 that, despite the visual similarities to Darth Vader, there's a recklessness about Kylo Ren that's not normally associated with the Dark Side. You normally think of order, and structure, and full commitment and no hesitation ... he's just a little bit more unpolished. It’s in his costume, in his lightsaber — how you kind of get the sense that it could just not work at any moment; that it could just blow up.

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Review II: Hot Toys "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" 1/6th scale Kylo Ren Collectible Figure

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Kylo Ren is the most gifted apprentice of Supreme Leader Snoke, a mysterious figure steeped in Dark Side knowledge who commands the First Order from a distance. The dark side flows through Kylo Ren, making him an almost unstoppable force on the field of battle. His reflexes and telekinetic defences are immense - he is able to stop an incoming blaster bolt in midair and hold it in place for an extended period of time before releasing it. He is also a master of telepathic intrusion, using the ability to coerce or torment his prisoners into revealing secret information.

Kylo Ren's unusual lightsaber is an ancient design, dating back thousands of years to the Great Scourge of Malachor. The crossguard blades, or quillons, are tributaries of the primary central blade, all spawning from a cracked kyber crystal that is the cause of their ragged, unstable appearance. An array of focusing crystal activators split the plasma stream into perpendicular blade energy channels, creating the quillons. The emitter shrouds on the crossguard protects the bearer's hand from the smaller blades.

This is my second-part action figure review of the Hot Toys MMS320 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale Kylo Ren Collectible Figure which comes with Kylo Ren's unique lightsaber and a LED-light up lightsaber right arm (batteries included). The light-up arm allows for the lightsaber to be lighted up in a bright red glow which can be best seen and captured when the figure is placed in a darker background - see the pictures below. Hot Toys also included five extra interchangeable gloved hands, including a gesturing left palm which can be used to show Kylo Ren using the Force.

Kylo Ren's outfit / costume consists of a black basket weave pattern top coat, a black mid coat with accordion sleeves, black short under-tunic, black long under-tunic, pair of black pants, black belt and black boots. He wore a mask and helmet that altered his voice and adds to his imposing demeanour.

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Hot Toys "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" 1/6th scale Kylo Ren Collectible Figure Review 1

This action figure review is from my first haul of 2016, posted on my toy blog earlier HERE

A dark warrior strong with the Force, Kylo Ren commands First Order missions with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber. As a leader of the First Order and a student of Supreme Leader Snoke, he seeks to destroy the New Republic, the Resistance and the legacy of the Jedi. He built his own lightsaber, a dangerous and ragged design, using an unstable kyber crystal, making the blade distorted and crackle unlike that of a typical lightsaber, and started wearing a metal helmet based on designs used by the Knights of Ren. According to J. J. Abrams, "Kylo Ren is not a Sith. He works under Supreme Leader Snoke, who is a powerful figure on the Dark Side of the Force." Kylo Ren is the archetype of a new generation of dark side users that have emerged to fill the void left by the Sith's demise.

When the first trailer for the latest Star wars film was revealed, the crossguard lightsaber belonging to Kylo Ren was one of the highlights and talking points. Not much else was shown of the character but we all knew right away who the bad guy was. There's always one main villain to look out for in any Star Wars film. It started with Darth Vader in the original Star Wars and then there was Darth Maul with his double-bladed lightsaber in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. So we were all pretty excited with this new bad boy in Episode VII. All we had was a glimpse of a new kind of lightsaber belonging to a new villain because red was the color reserved for lightsabers of the Sith and their apprentice in Star Wars.

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March 2016 Haul: Ashigaru Sandtrooper, 1/6th scale Agent Hunter and Maintenance Technician

My latest toy haul (March 2016): VTS Toys 1/6th scale Agent Hunter 12-inch action figure (most likely inspired by Tom Cruise' character as IMF agent Ethan Hunt in the "Mission Impossible" films), Play Toy P007 1/6th scale Maintenance Technician 12-inch action figure (who looks a lot like Tom Cruise as Commander Jack Harper in the 2013 post-apocalyptic science fiction film OBLIVION and the Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Movie Realization Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper action figure. I'm quite the Tom Cruise fan, so much so I even have a "Tom Cruise" label on my toy blog for all the Tom Cruise related action figures. That being said, I also have labels for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford because there are so many 1:6 scale figures released with these movie stars' looks / head sculpts. These stars usually play "action heroes" in films, hence action figures of them are produced for the 12-inch figure collectible market. There are a lot of them now than when I first started collecting 1:6 scale action figures way back in 1994.

The Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Movie Realization Star Wars action figures have been rather popular and I for one am certainly hooked on them. I don't collect smaller sized figures because I like the realism found in 1:6 scale figures but I just find the whole concept of Star Wars characters being given a feudal Japan twist very refreshing, especially since the designs are really nice and well executed. I have already reviewed the Bandai Star Wars Movie Realization 7-inch tall Ashigaru Stormtrooper action figure on my toy blog HERE and HERE, followed by the Bandai Star Wars Movie Realization 7-inch tall Ronin Kenzan Boba Fett action figure review HERE and HERE. I have also gotten the Bandai Star Wars Movie Realization Samurai Taisho Darth Vader 18 cm action figure (see my October 2015 toy haul post HERE) but have yet to post pictures.

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Review II: Hot Toys "Star Wars The Force Awakens" 1/6th First Order TIE Pilot action figure

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The First Order TIE Pilot comes armed with a Sonn-Blas SE-44C officer's blaster pistol but there is no holster for said weapon, unlike the First Order Stormtroopers who holster their pistols on their right thighs - see my action figure review of the Hot Toys MMS317 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1:6th scale First Order Stormtrooper Collectible Figure HERE. The officer's edition of the standard stormtrooper sidearm is cast in dark plasteel as opposed to the white body of the infantry version. It would certainly look odd for the all black clad TIE Pilot to be holding a black-and-white pistol.

Why a pistol? Taking a leaf from the current practise for fighter pilots who may get shot down in enemy territory or find themselves being stuck on the ground after ejecting from their aircraft or landing in unfamiliar and dangerous territory, it's good to be armed just in case. Of course pilots also have their survival kit which is designed to help them survive while waiting for rescue from hostile terrains. So I guess the same holds true for TIE Pilots.

Here's the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series MMS324 Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale The First Order TIE Pilot Collectible Figure armed with his Sonn-Blas SE-44C officer's blaster pistol, the only real accessory he comes with, not counting the extra gloved hands and the figure display stand. This figure has more articulation than Hot Toys First Order Stormtrooper which is limited in his poses because of the black leather suit he wears underneath his armor (see my review posted HERE). The TIE pilot's black suit (supposedly flexible vac-suit or vacuum g-suit - fancy names to make it sound sci-fi) is made of a softer material (almost like the material used to make windbreakers / raincoats). There are two ejection harnesses that run down each leg, stopping just at the knees. The helmet and armor are all very nicely done with a hose (gas transfer hose) connecting the helmet to his chest / life support pack.

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XM Studios 1/4 Scale Samurai Batman 62cm Tall Statue is just Jaw-dropping Bat-AWESOMEness!

From XM Studios:
XM Studios is excited to present our first DC Premium Collectibles series statue, Batman! The legendary Dark Knight is immortalized in amazingly detailed 1:4 scale cold-cast porcelain. Each painstakingly handcrafted statue stands at approximately 23.5 inches tall and every piece is individually hand-painted with the highest possible quality finish. This unique line is a result of creative collaboration between Warner Brothers and XM Studios to showcase the Batman universe in exotic settings as you’ve never seen. The sheer amazing number of switch out options brings display possibilities to the next level!

The detailing is immense here, but if you aren't digging the bulky shoulder armor or stylized cowl, you can remove those aspects for a sleeker take on the costume. It also ships with a unmasked head sculpt, and the cape is removable as well, giving you a great deal of freedom in how you choose to display it.

Est. Product Size : 62 cm H X 52cm L X 43cm B
Est. Product Weight : 14kg

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PHICEN 1/6th La Muerta Female Action Figure is “Day of the Dead” The Crow meets Death Wish

Phicen is on a roll. They have been releasing preview pictures of their upcoming releases and products over the past couple of days and here's another one: PHICEN 1/6th scale La Muerta Action Figure. La Muerta is a 48-page graphic novel, written by Mike MacLean and illustrated by Joel Gomez and Ceci de la Cruz. It’s a “Day of the Dead” version of The Crow meets Death Wish. Female Punisher also comes to mind ;p

La Muerta is the story Maria Diaz, a US soldier returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan to be reunited with her family on Dia de los Muertos, the day of the dead. But her brother has fallen in with The Zavalas, a death-worshipping crime cartel led by the nefarious Mama Z. When they see the family celebrating, they believe they’ve been ripped off by them. The entire family is murdered in cold blood.

Maria wakes out of a coma eight months later to find her family dead and gone. She seeks justice from the police, but she finds none: they are all in league with the crime cult. Daring the impossible, Maria – aided by the mysterious Faustino – decides to avenge her family and send the Zavala’s to hell, even at the cost of her own humanity.

What I like about this latest female action figure preview is that she doesn't wear hot pants or attempt to expose her boobs like so many other fantasy figures. She is actually quite covered up and there's actually an appeal in that. Not all female figures / characters need to expose their assets to get attention and even though Phicen is well known for their seamless body, it doesn't mean that they must expose the body all the time to get sales. This works too.

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PHICEN Ltd unveils 1/6th scale Super-Flexible Male Seamless Body: And it looks really good!

From Phicen:
Boasting human-like skin texture, and being super flexible, posable and durable, Phicen’s first male seamless body PL2015-M30, of muscular build, has enjoyed great popularity since it’s debut. With honor, here we introduce you, dear clients, to our 2nd seamless male body, PL2015-M31. Similarly it’s anatomically correct, but different from the 1st one, it’s of regular build and taller, which stands approximately 31cm.

Its internal skeleton armature is also made from durable stainless steel to withstand playability without being easily damaged or corrupted. Each armature has 26 points of articulation, using ball-jointed system, for maximum flexibility and movement. Each joint is designed to move freely and consistently with 90% accuracy. With the slightest effort, this body is capable of making countless dynamic poses to imitate any posture of any character.

The stainless steel armature is wrapped with a non-toxic, environmentally friendly medical-grade material specially developed for Phicen bodies. The material features durable, anti-cracking qualities that are easy to clean, but not easy to stain or dye. Additionally, the skin texture is designed to deliver a tactile experience of real skin.

I have the FIRST Phicen Limited PL2015-M30 1:6 scale Super-Flexible 12-inch Male Seamless Body and can tell you that I was blown away by the figure - see the action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE. First thing I did was put the figure into the iconic superhero landing pose which Deadpool makes fun of as the iconic superhero landing pose has been used by everyone from Iron Man to Thor to Ant-Man in the Marvel Studios films. Phicen Limited PL2015-M30 1:6 scale Super-Flexible 12-inch Male Seamless Body is the first body that has no problems making that pose and does it with ease!

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Hot Toys Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th Armored Batman (Black Chrome Version)

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“This bat vigilante, he's like a one man reign of terror.”

Since the release of the latest trailer, fans around the world are getting even more excited to witness the epic show down between Batman and Superman in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice debuting this month! Today, Hot Toys is very excited to officially present a special black chrome colored version of the Armored Batman 1/6th scale collectible figure to celebrate the movie launch!

This collectible figure, only available in selected markets, is specially crafted based on the image of Ben Affleck as Armored Batman from the film featuring an armored head with LED light-up eyes and two interchangeable lower faces, meticulously sculpted and specially applied black chrome colored armor, detailed Batman weapons, and a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand.

I didn't think it was possible but Hot Toys has managed to do it. They have found ways to create more than one version of Armored Batman, just like how they have done it for Iron Man all these years, just to spice things up a little for the collectible market and make poor "completist" collectors pay more for a complete collection where they can own one of every thing / every kind of Hot Toys figure there are. As for me, I'm just happy to have the regular version which is the movie version - see the preview pictures posted on my toy blog HERE

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Images of Play-Arts Kai Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice 1:7 Armored Batman Figure

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Square Enix has officially released photos of their upcoming Play-Arts Kai "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice" Armored Batman figure.

From Square Enix:
In the film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bruce Wayne creates an armored suit, assembling the full might of mankind's technology, shoring up the strength of Earthlings against the might of the powers of the alien Superman.

The hulking and heroic appearance of that suit has been recreated here as a Play Arts KAI action figure. Square Enix has carefully contrasted the hard metallic edges with flowing organic details of cloth-like texturing on the cape. Tiny nicks, scratches and weathering on the armor show Batman's battle scars. His eyes, painted with a pearlescent paint, look almost as if they are glowing. All these details and more make it seem as if Batman is in the midst of battle with Superman. The deep emotions springing from beneath his heavy armor can be expressed through a wide range of action poses. He is well-prepared, with accessories including a grenade launcher and various interchangeable hand pieces. Figure also includes display stand.

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Preview PHICEN Limited 1/6th scale Power of the Valkyrie 12-inch Female Action Figure

"What power lies within the Sword?"
From the halls of Asgard comes the Elysicual blade, a weapon of mystic might equal to the hammer of Thor.

Susan was already a fighter in her own right, but as a nurse, she fights to save lives. Now as the dark forces of the Trickster God Loki draw ready for a war, Susan suddenly finds herself learning to unleash the warrior within, and to control a power that will affect the fate of two worlds. Inspired by the timeless tales of courage and battle of the Norse Myths, comes a bold new vision of Odin, Thor, and the Majestic Valkyrie's."

Power of the Valkyrie is a comic book series published by Arcana Studio. This PHICEN Limited 1/6th scale Power of the Valkyrie Female Action Figure is an officially licensed and authorized product and features: female head sculpt, Phicen female seamless body with stainless steel armature, 3 pairs x interchangeable hands, necklace, hooded cape, armor chest guard, battle shorts, decorative belt, faux leather wrist guards, forearm sleeves, arm bands, thigh band with chains, knee guards, upper boot guards / trim, boots, battle sword, dagger with sheath, battle axe, base and stand, 4-color packaging

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Finally!!! Hot Toys reveals 1/6th scale Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer Collectible Figure

Many collectors thought that they won't be able to complete their Guardians of the Galaxy team because Drax was missing from Hot Toys list of figures to be released for a long time. And he certainly is very late showing up as a figure in Hot Toys' previews. Well, better late than never.

Fueled by a personal vendetta against those who cost him his family, Drax the Destroyer originally only has revenge on his mind, but after meeting Star-Lord, Drax’s life has been changed with friends on his side. Today, Hot Toys is officially presenting the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Drax the Destroyer for fans to complete their Guardians of the Galaxy team.

The movie-accurate Drax collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Dave Bautista in the movie, featuring the newly developed head sculpt, a newly developed muscular body with detailed sculpture of the character’s iconic tattoos, two styles of interchangeable pants, two blades, a rocket launcher, and a Guardians of the Galaxy themed figure stand.

Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series MMS355 1/6th scale Drax the Destroyer Collectible Figure specially features: Newly developed head sculpt with authentic and detailed likeness of Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy including highly detailed facial expression with wrinkles, and tattoos; Approximately 32 cm tall newly developed muscular body with over 26 points of articulations and detailed sculpture of the character’s distinctive tattoos; Specially applied painting on skin and tattoos; Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable hands including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of hands for holding blades, One (1) pair of open hands, One (1) right hand for holding rocket launcher.

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PHICEN Limited 1/6th scale Female Sparta Warrior Action Figure: what will they think of next

The Spartan army stood at the centre of the Spartan state, whose male and female citizens were trained in the discipline and honor of the warrior society. Subject to military drill from early manhood, the Spartans were one of the most feared military forces in the Greek world. At the height of Sparta's power – between the 6th and 4th centuries BC – it was commonly accepted that "one Spartan was worth several men of any other state." The term "spartan" became synonymous with fearlessness, harsh and cruel life, endurance or simplicity by design.

Fast forward to these modern times where anything can happen and today we see images of a female Sparta Warrior action figure, a fantasy figure designed to pander to many a male's fantasy LOL. The Spartans we saw in the 2007 American epic fantasy war film "300" went to battle topless so how come this female Sparta warrior has upper body armor on her ;p Surpringly, she wears even less in the nether regions! Looking at the parts available, one can see the possibility of a Wonder Woman kitbash with some imagination.

PHICEN Limited 1/6th scale Female Sparta Warrior Action Figure will come with 1/6th scale female head sculpt, Phicen female seamless body with stainless steel armature, 3 pairs x interchangeable hands, cape with a necklace decoration, chest guard, battle shorts, lower arm guards, calf guards, shoes, battle sword, shield, spear, base, 4-color packaging

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