Preview Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/4th scale Iron Man Mark XLII 20-inch (49cm) Collectible Figure

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“The prodigal son returns.” – Tony Stark

The Iron Man Mark XLII, Tony Stark’s iconic main armor in Marvel’s Iron Man 3, is making a return in a “big” way! Hot Toys is delighted to create more amazing collectible figures for all the Iron Man fans around the world and very excited to officially introduce today the stunningly detailed 1/4th scale Mark XLII collectible figure from Iron Man 3!

The movie-accurate 1/4th scale Mark XLII Collectible Figure is strikingly detailed and meticulously crafted based on the image of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Mark XLII in Iron Man 3. This collectible figure stands 49cm (20 inches) tall, featuring a newly sculpted battle damaged Tony Stark helmeted head sculpt, interchangeable helmeted head, specially applied metallic gold, red and silver colors on armor with weathering effects, a number of interchangeable battle damaged armor parts, a battery booster Tony Stark used to recharge the armor as seen in the film, LED light-up functions on eyes, arc reactor and repulsors, LED lights shine through various areas of armor, and figure stand.

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What if the Joker was a girl? Presenting WOLF KING 1/6th scale Female Clown 12-inch figure

The question to ask is: What if the Joker was a girl in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight", the second part of Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins? No disrespect to Heath Ledger, who made the character his very own and helped tremendously in making what film critics consider to be one of the best films of the 2000s and one of the best superhero films ever!

WOLFKING seems to have the answer. This is WOLFKING 1/6th scale Female Clown 12-inch figure and she is none other than a female version of Heath Ledger's JOKER as seen in "The Dark Knight". WOLFKING 1/6th scale Female Clown 12-inch figure will come with female head sculpt with rooted hair, female Body with over 28 points of articulations, 4 pieces of interchangeable gloved hands, overcoat, vest, shirt, tie, skirt, pair of silk stockings, pair of leather shoes, 10 cards, dagger, handgun with clip, Stubby Shotgun.

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Bandai Tamashii Exclusive - Star Wars Movie Realization - Akonaze Royal Guard action figure

The Emperor's Royal Guard, known under the Republic as the Red Guard and under the Empire as the Imperial Royal Guard or Imperial Guard, were the personal bodyguards and assassins of Sheev Palpatine. Armed with force pikes and fully clad in their anonymous helmets and crimson robes, the Royal Guard were silent, imposing, and deadly. Those who proved themselves to be the most promising of the Imperial military were selected for duty as a Royal Guard and had to fulfill stringent requirements based on size, strength, intelligence, and loyalty to the Emperor.

Royal Guards were completely covered in flowing blood-red robes and featureless scarlet masks concealed their faces. They wielded force pikes, a type of melee weapon with a vibro-edged head. Additionally, each of their robes also hid a heavy blaster pistol, a vibroblade, and various other weaponry. The Emperor's Guards first appeared in the 1983 movie "Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi". The conceptual drawings varied from centurion-like warriors to priest-like monks, but a common thread tying those designs together was the deep red hue.

This Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Star Wars Movie Realizatio Akonaze Royal Guard action figure is a Samurai inspired version of the popular Star Wars character. I have collected quite a number of these Bandai produced Samurai-styled Star Wars figures including the Samurai Taisho Darth Vader and Ronin Kenzan Boba Fett 7-inch action figures (posted on my toy blog HERE) and Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper plus Ashigaru Stormtrooper action figures (pictures HERE). This is a nice addition to the ranks of Star Wars Samurai inspired figures.

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Mr Toys 1/6th scale Planet Princess Head Sculpt and Accessories Set aka Slave Leia in bikini

It’s one of the most iconic outfits in Star Wars, and sci-fi in general: The metal bikini Princess Leia is forced into by Jabba the Hutt as seen in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. But it’s not without controversy — and Disney may be making moves to remove the skimpy outfit from future Star Wars marketing and merchandise for good.

Mr Toys 1/6th scale Planet Princess Head Sculpt and Accessories Set will come with Head sculpt, Slave Clothing, Neck ring, Wristband, Armbands, boots, weapon. 12-inch female figure Body is NOT included. It fits well on Phicen seamless body (as shown in pics). Release date is 4th Quarter 2016.

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Play Toy HK VINART Gatchaman 11-inch Tall Vinyl Figure Set (G1 - G5): Battle of the Planets!

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (科学忍者隊ガッチャマン Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman) is a five-member superhero team composed of the main characters of several anime created by Tatsuo Yoshida, originally produced in Japan by Tatsunoko Productions and later adapted into several English-language versions. The team is also known as Gatchaman.

The original series, produced in 1972, was eponymously entitled Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman and is best known in the English-speaking world as the adaptation entitled Battle of the Planets (1978). The series had additional English adaptations with G-Force: Guardians of Space (1986).

This is Play Toy HK VINART Gatchaman 11-inch Tall Vinyl Figures (G1 - G5). The Vinyl Figure comes with main body, removable mask and weapon. Most are approximately 11 inches tall except for G4 Jinpei, the Swallow, who is about ten or eleven years old. The rest of the team are in their late teens.

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POP TOYS 1/6th scale Kingsman secret service 12-inch action figure: Colin Firth as Galahad

Kingsman: The Secret Service is a 2014 British-American spy action comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn, and based on the comic book The Secret Service, created by Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar. It follows the recruitment and training of a potential secret agent, Gary "Eggsy" Unwin (Taron Egerton), into a secret spy organisation. Eggsy joins a mission to tackle a global threat from Richmond Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson), a wealthy megalomaniac. Colin Firth is cast as Harry Hart / Galahad, Eggsy's mentor and a Kingsman agent.

The suit is a gentleman’s armor — POP TOYS EX07 1/6th scale Kingsman secret service 12-inch action figure will come with Head Sculpt, Black frame glasses, Body, Hands x 3 pairs, Suit, Shirt, Tie, Pants, Belt, Leather shoes, Pistol, Dagger (material of alloy), Umbrella, Watch

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Hot Toys "Star Wars: A New Hope" 1/6th scale Princess Leia and Sideshow Collectibles R2-D2

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"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.”

While on a secret mission to summon the aid of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia is trapped onboard her diplomatic starship, Tantive IV. Knowing she will be captured, she nonetheless fights to the end, and does what she can to ensure that her message will reach Obi-Wan, via R2-D2, even if she herself cannot.

This is my attempt at replicating one of the iconic scenes from the Star Wars film that was released back in May 1977. Princess Leia passes a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi through R2-D2. From here, we follow the astromech droid as it leaves the starship via an escape pod and brings the message first to Luke Skywalker and then to its intended recipient, Obi-Wan Kenobi. From there, we follow the old Jedi Knight and his young friend as they board the Millennium Falcon belonging to Han Solo and Chewbacca, along with the two droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO. The plan was to deliver the blue-prints of the Imperial Death Star super weapon to the Rebel Alliance. But we know how things don't always go the way we planned.

This reenactment is possible by putting the Hot Toys MMS298 "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" 1/6th scale Carrier Fisher as Princess Leia 28cm tall Collectible Figure with Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 1/6th scale R2-D2 Deluxe Figure. Hot Toys Princess Leia has been reviewed earlier HERE and HERE. Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars R2-D2 Deluxe 1/6th scale Figure (Exclusive version) was reviewed HERE and HERE

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Preview of First Gokin Oraku Saki 9.5-inch tall action figure is none other than TMNT Shredder

The Shredder (Oroku Saki) is a fictional character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and all of its related media. At one point or another in every incarnation of the TMNT stories, he has been the archenemy of Splinter and the Turtles, and usually serves as the main antagonist. He is the leader of the criminal organization known as the Foot Clan.

Shredder's physical appearance remains fairly consistent in most incarnations of the character. Saki is a muscular Japanese man, most frequently seen in "the Shredder" persona, wearing a suit of armor vaguely based on that of a samurai, sometimes with a cape. The armor consists of blade-covered metal plaques on his shoulders, forearms, hands (sometimes just his left hand, because he is left-handed), and shins. He also tends to wear a metal helmet with a trident-shaped ornament on top, and a metal ninja style mask which covers his face, leaving only his eyes visible.

Check out the promotional images for First Gokin’s Oraku Saki action figure. Oraku Saki features a removable helmet and weapons. Saki is articulated and even features some die-cast parts. Standing at approximately 9.5″ tall and featuring accessories compatible with the TMNT Classics action figures, the Oraku Saki figure is expected to ship later this year, priced USD$129.98.

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Another Kotobukiya SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con) Exclusive: Lady Deadpool Bishoujo Statue

What does Wanda Wilson do when not battling General America or teaming up with Deadpool Corps? She attends San Diego Comic-Con of course! And when she does she comes fully prepared with her Comic-Con badge and lanyard, extra large bag to carry her swag and Gyro in hand to munch on while waiting in line for Hall H!

The Lady Deadpool SDCC exclusive edition features a brand-new head sculpt and accessories including Gyro, badge, lanyard and bag with the official Comic-Con logo on it. As an added bonus all purchases will also receive a second bag accessory with the Kotobukiya & Kotous.com logos on it. Parts from the previous Lady Deadpool Bishoujo statue are also interchangeable with this release so you can mix and match to create your own distinct look! Available at Kotobukiya booth, #2601 during San Diego Comic-Con beginning July 20th.

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June 2016 haul: Hot Toys 1/6th Mark XLV, City Ranger, Phicen Seamless Male & Royal Guard

How fast time flies. It's already almost the end of June which means we are passing the mid year and cruising towards the end of 2016 very soon. Hope your year has been good so far :)

My June 2016 haul comprises: Hot Toys MMS300D11 Movie Masterpiece Series Die-cast "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark XLV Collectible Figure, THREEQ 1/6th scale CITIES RANGER aka Stephen Amell as Green Arrow 12-inch figure, PHICEN Ltd PL2015-M31 1/6th scale Super-Flexible Male Seamless Body and Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Star Wars Movie Realizatio Akonaze Royal Guard action figure.

I am quite excited with this latest haul as Mark XLV is only my sixth Iron Man figure. I didn't bother with the rest of the Iron Man suits before this but I'm finally assembling the Avengers from Age of Ultron so this latest suit of armor will do nicely. I'm also glad to get my hands on THREEQ 1/6th scale CITIES RANGER 12-inch figure which is based on the ARROW television series on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. The series follows billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), who, five years after being stranded on a hostile island, returns home to fight crime and corruption as a secret vigilante whose weapon of choice is a bow and arrow. Then there's the PHICEN Ltd PL2015-M31 1/6th scale Super-Flexible Male Seamless Body, a new addition to the previously released PL2015-M30 which I have already raved about in my action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE. Finally, there's the Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Star Wars Movie Realizatio Akonaze Royal Guard action figure, a Samurai inspired Star Wars action figurine by Tamashii Nation.

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Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale Han Solo & Chewbacca Collectible Set

“Chewie, we’re home.” – Han Solo

The latest entry to the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, have broken numerous box-office records around the world! The return of the original cast have been one of the biggest highlights of the epic blockbuster and today, Hot Toys is very excited to introduce a special collectible set featuring the new 1/6th scale collectible figures of Han Solo and Chewbacca from Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

The highly-accurate Han Solo collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Harrison Ford as Han Solo in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens featuring a newly developed head sculpt and hands, specially tailored outfit and winter gear, all-new blaster pistol, and a specially designed figure stand. See more pictures posted earlier on my toy blog HERE.

The highly-accurate Chewbacca collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of the Wookie warrior in Star Wars: The Force Awakens featuring a new face sculpt with articulated jaw, newly developed multiple layers of fabric hair with various shades of brown throughout whole body capturing Chewbacca’s unique appearance, all-new bowcaster and bandolier bag, and a specially designed figure stand. More pics HERE.

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Hot Toys Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th Chewbacca Collectible Figure

Making his return together with Han Solo, Chewbacca has played a big role in assisting Rey and Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Star Wars fans were excited to see them back in action in the epic blockbuster and today, Hot Toys is thrilled to officially introduce the brand new 1/6th scale collectible figure of the legendary Wookiee warrior – Chewbacca!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Chewbacca in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It features a new face sculpt with articulated jaw, newly developed multiple layers of fabric hair with various shades of brown throughout whole body capturing Chewbacca’s unique appearance, all-new bowcaster and bandolier bag, and a specially designed figure stand.

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Hot Toys Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale Han Solo Collectible Figure

"It's true. The Force. The Jedi... All of it." – Han Solo

The return of the rebellion general Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been one of the most anticipated highlights in the epic film as the infamous smuggler plays a critical role in the unfolding of the story. Now Hot Toys is very excited to officially present the highly anticipated 1/6th scale collectible figure of Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Harrison Ford as Han Solo in the movie. It features a newly developed head sculpt and hands, finely tailored outfit and winter gear, all-new blaster pistol, and a specially designed figure stand.

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Pre-order Prime 1 Studio Bane Mercenary Version 34.5-inch Tall Statue from Sideshow

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"With your death, I will find peace"

Sideshow and Prime 1 are proud to present the Bane - Mercenary Version 1:3 Scale Statue from Batman: Arkham Origins. The deadly assassin is crafted in roughly 1:3 scale with exceptional attention to detail. He towers over 34 inches tall and includes an interchangeable unmasked portrait.

One of eight assassins contracted to kill the Batman, only Bane is fueled by a fanatic need to conquer Gotham City to forge his own criminal empire.

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Storm Collectibles 1:12 scale Street Fighter V - Ryu 17.7 cm tall action figure – "Hadoken!"

Ryu (リュウ or 隆 Ryuu) is one of the main characters of the Street Fighter fighting games as well as the franchise's lead protagonist. Ryu has made an appearance in every Street Fighter game, as well as in almost every crossover fighting game to feature Capcom characters. Ryu has become one of the most famous character in the fighting game genre, starring in early fighting games such as Street Fighter and starting to become popular in Street Fighter II, where he was considered a "basic" character.

Storm Collectibles is bringing their 1/6th scale quality into the 1/12th scene, recreating Ryu from game to real life - with Ryu's signature white karate gi with torn off sleeves, medium length hair, a long red headband, a pair of red gloves, a black martial arts belt and bare feet. The figure is 17.7 cm tall with over 30 points of joint that enables Ryu to pull off his special moves: Hadoken, Shoryuken and Tatsumaki Senpukyaku! The figure set will also include: 3 interchangeable facial expression, 4 interchangeable palms and Hadoken effect parts.

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Dam Toys 1/6th scale Russian Airborne Troop VDV Natalia 12-inch female paratrooper figure

The Russian Airborne Troops or VDV (from "Vozdushno-desantnye voyska Rossii", Russian: Воздушно-десантные войска России, ВДВ; Air-landing Forces) is a military branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. They are an elite force, on par with the Strategic Rocket Forces and the Aerospace Defence Forces. First formed before World War II, the force undertook two significant airborne operations and a number of smaller jumps during the war and for many years after 1945 was the largest airborne force in the world. The force was split after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, losing divisions to Belarus and Ukraine, and has been reduced in size. Russian airborne forces have traditionally worn a blue beret and blue-striped telnyashka and are called "desant" (Ru:Десант) from the French "Descente".

Dam Toys 78035 1/6th scale Russian Airborne Troop - Natalia 12-inch female paratrooper figure will come with female head sculpt, Dam female action body, hand palms x 4, sailor shirt, VDV jump hat cap, VDV blue beret, BDU (digital flora), BDU pants (digital flora), leather belt (black), paratrooper boots (black), RD-54 airborne assault pack (flora), AK-74M assault rifle, AK-74M mag 2+1, AK-74M hider, AK-74M sling, AK-74 bayonet, AK-74 scabbard, VDV knife, Makarov PM pistol, Makarov PM pistol holster, Makarov PM pistol pistol mag 1+1, Makarov PM pistol cleaning rod, kneepads (OD), VDV personnel parachute harness, reserve parachute, ROP flares x2, AK mag pouch, watch, wristband, ID patch x2

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Check out Kotobukiya SDCC Limited Edition DC Comics 1:10 scale Bruce Wayne ARTFX+ Statue

As a young child, Bruce Wayne watched his parents murdered before his eyes. Bruce Wayne swore an oath to rid the city of the evil that had taken his parents' lives. He spent his youth traveling the world, training himself to intellectual and physical perfection and learning a variety of crime-fighting skills, including chemistry, criminology, forensics, martial arts, gymnastics, disguise, and escape artistry. Bruce Wayne returned to Gotham City after many years of study and training with his body and mind developed to perfection. Wayne's tactics to oppose crime as a vigilante at night proved successful leading him to become an urban legend in Gotham City.

By day Bruce Wayne is the billionaire playboy, philanthropist and head of Wayne Enterprises. By night he dons a bat-shaped cowl and becomes the underworld’s greatest threat, Batman.

This limited edition Bruce Wayne ARTFX+ statue stands in 1:10 scale and includes two interchangeable accessories, a rose and a batarang along with an a magnetized base. The perfect addition to your bat family shelf!

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Phicen PL2014-66 1st Ever 1/6th scale Steve Reeves as Hercules Seamless Action Figure

Half man, half god… ALL HERO!

Hercules is a 1958 Italian epic fantasy, peplum genre film based upon the Hercules and the Quest for the Golden Fleece myths. The film stars Steve Reeves as the titular hero and Sylva Koscina as his love interest Princess Iole. Hercules made Reeves an international film star and effectively paved the way for the dozens of 1960s peplum (or "sword and sandal") films featuring bodybuilder actors as mythological heroes and gladiators battling monsters, despots, and evil queens.

Hercules’ mother was a mortal, but his father was Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Jealous of Hercules, Zeus' wife, the goddess Hera, tried to kill him as a baby by sending serpents into his crib. But Hercules was a born fighter and crushed them with his bare hands. Throughout time and around the world, Hercules has been depicted in ancient art, tapestries, statues, paintings, comics, cartoons, and feature films.

Of the countless iterations, there is one that stands out as being the most iconic, indelible and imitated. It is Steve Reeves as Hercules! Reeves iconic portrayal of Hercules set the standard for this heroic character, launched a genre of ‘sword & sandals’ films, and defined the modern day action star.

Hollywood legend Steve Reeves film, stage, and television career spanned three decades. Off screen, Steve Reeves inspired thousands worldwide as an internationally titled bodybuilder, philanthropist, and proponent of health and fitness.

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Star Ace Toys officially licensed SA-0037 1/6th scale "UnderWorld: Evolution" Viktor 12" figure

Underworld: Evolution is a 2006 American action horror film directed by Len Wiseman. It is the second (chronologically, the third) instalment in the Underworld series, following Underworld (2003). The events of the film begin during the same night of the first film's finale. In the film, Selene and Michael fight to protect the future of the Corvinus bloodline from its hidden past.

Bill Nighy is cast as Viktor, a Vampire Elder. Viktor was a Hungarian general and warlord born sometime in the 4th or early 5th century. As he was nearing the end of his life, Markus Corvinus, the first true Vampire, offered immortality in exchange for Viktor's military expertise and army in fighting against the Werewolves, spawn of Markus' own twin brother, William. When Markus turned Viktor, the general became a Vampire Elder. The Death Dealers were created from Viktor's army. Viktor is a ruthless Vampire Elder with his armies loyal to him, he overthrew the original Vampire Markus and set himself up in Vampire myth as the first Vampire. Viktor was the most powerful Vampire ever to have lived mostly because his manipulation, experience, and cunning far surpassed the other Elders. He is killed by Selene who cuts his head in half with his own sword.

Star Ace Toys officially licensed SA-0037 1/6th scale "UnderWorld: Evolution" Viktor Collectible figure features: Fully realized authentic likeness of Viktor in the movie “UNDERWORLD” with accurate facial expression and detailed skin texture | 1:6th scale body, approximately 30 cm tall with over 30 points of articulation | Four (4) interchangeable hands including: One (1) pair of open hands, One (1) right hand for holding Sword / daggers, One (1) left hand for holding daggers.

I think this is the first time I've seen a company produce an older person's body in 1:6 scale with all the wrinkles and saggy skin. Looks very realistic and life-like. Hot Toys Terminator Genisys 1/6th scale Arnold Schwarzenegger as T-800 Guardian Collectible Figure certainly didn't show off this body (preview pictures HERE)

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Hot Toys "Star Wars: A New Hope" 1/6th scale Princess Leia 28cm Collectible Figure Review II

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Princess Leia never came across as a damsel in distress. She might be wearing the traditional gown of the Alderaan royal family when she was captured on her consular ship Tantive IV but she was all ready to do battle once Luke Skywalker and Han Solo broke her out of her prison cell. In fact she was the one that got them out of a fix when they were cut off from their only escape route by Stormtroopers once their jail break attempt was discovered. She grabbed a E-11 BlasTech Standard Imperial Sidearm / Stormtrooper Blaster Rifle and shot a hole in a garbage chute and told everyone to dive in to escape the Imperials.

Here's Hot Toys MMS298 "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" 1/6th scale Carrier Fisher as Princess Leia Collectible Figure with the blaster that came with the boxed set. The earlier review covered the Princess with her pistol, a "Drearian Defense Conglomerate Defender sporting blaster pistol". It is actually a Vostok Margolin .22LR target pistol, with some muzzle attachment fitted, selected for its diminutive size, keeping the prop gun from looking too bulky and unwieldy in Fisher's petite hands.

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Review 1: Hot Toys "Star Wars: A New Hope" 1/6th scale Princess Leia Collectible Figure

This was part of my May 2016 haul - see the toy blog post HERE

Introduced in the original Star Wars film (1977), Leia is princess of the planet Alderaan, a member of the Imperial Senate and an agent of the Rebel Alliance. She thwarts the sinister Sith Lord Darth Vader and helps bring about the destruction of the Empire's cataclysmic weapon, the Death Star. Princess Leia Organa is portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher.

This is the recently released Hot Toys MMS298 "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" 1/6th scale Princess Leia Collectible Figure. It features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" with Newly developed head sculpt with movie-accurate facial expression and make-up, Detailed hair sculpture of Princess Leia’s iconic hair style; Approximately 26 cm tall Body with over 28 points of articulations; Five (5) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) pair of weapon holding palms, One (1) left palm for supporting weapon

Having gotten the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series MMS297 "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" 1/6th scale Luke Skywalker collectible figure (check out the action figure review posted HERE, HERE and HERE), Hot Toys MMS261 "Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope" 1/6th scale Han Solo (covered HERE and HERE) and Hot Toys MMS262 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope: 1/6th scale Chewbacca 36 cm tall collectible figure (pictures HERE and HERE), I needed Princess Leia to complete the group. Interestingly, Princess Leia never met Obi-Wan Kenobi face-to-face in the film. The Princess was rescued by the trio of Luke, Han and Chewbacca when Obi-Wan went to disable the tractor beam. He ended up duelling with Darth Vader while Luke and company escaped with the Princess. Obi-Wan Kenobi never made it out of the Death Star physically.

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COOMODEL SE004 1/6th scale Empires Series - Richard the Lionheart 12-inch action figure

Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy (as Richard IV), Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Poitiers, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Count of Nantes, and Overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior.

By the age of 16, Richard had taken command of his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade, leading the campaign after the departure of Philip II of France and scoring considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin, although he did not retake Jerusalem from Saladin. Following his accession he spent very little time, perhaps as little as six months, in England; most of his life as king was spent on Crusade, in captivity, or in actively defending his lands in France. Rather than regarding his kingdom as a responsibility requiring his presence as ruler, he has been perceived as preferring to use it merely as a source of revenue to support his armies.

This is the upcoming COOMODEL SE004 1/6th scale Empires Series - Richard the Lionheart Collectible Figure. It is not a historically accurate figure but more of a fantasy figure. The same applies to the earlier previewed COO MODEL 1/6th scale Empire Series - 12 Paladins of Charlemagne Collectible Figure posted on my toy blog HERE. COOMODEL 1/6th scale Richard the Lionheart 12-inch action figure specially features: head sculpt of Richard I of England, upgraded action body, Six (6) Pieces of Interchangeable Palms (2 fists plus 4 palms in silver armor).

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COREPLAY 1:6 scale Female Fitness Body: another alternative option for kitbashing females

It's always good to have more options when kitbashing 1:6 scale stuff. Kitbashing or model bashing is a practice whereby a new scale model is created by taking pieces out of commercial kits. These pieces may be added to a custom project or to another kit. For the hobbyist, kitbashing saves time that would be spent scratch building an entire model. Hobbyists may kitbash to create a model of a subject (real or imaginary) for which there is not a commercial kit. To see the 1:6 scale stuff needed for kitbashing OR just some of my stash, check out my toy blog post HERE.

Kitbashing is different from figure collecting because the latter just means you simply go out and buy a 12-inch figure and add it to your collection. Most of us collect figures but not all of us kitbash. When you want a particular figure in your collection but one is not made available to you by any of the manufacturers, then you have to find other ways to get the figure you want and sometimes, that involves kitbashing :) For example, no one released a 1:6 scale Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb 12-inch figure from INCEPTION but the head sculpt was made available so I managed to bash not one but two Dom Cobb 12-inch figures - see my posts HERE and HERE.

It used to be that males collect action figures and females collect dolls in general. But when a female features in an action movie (e.g. Princess Leia in Star Wars, Selene in Underworld, Alice in Resident Evil, Black Widow in the Marvel films), does that make the female figure a doll or an action figure? When I started collecting 12-inch figures, I stayed away from dolls but that line has now become very thin and separating the two is rather tricky.

Here's the latest offering of a 1/6th scale female figure for kitbashing by Coreplay. It's called the Fitness Body and two colors will be made available: Light Version and Dark Version. The upcoming Product will consist of: Articulated Female Fitness body, Female head sculpt, Hand set (4 pairs), Arch heel feet, Flat Feet, Bodysuit. As can be seen through the body suit, the female body is the fully jointed type and not a seamless body.

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Coming soon: Pangaea Toy PG03 1/6th scale Trojan General "Hector" (Eric Bana in Troy)

Troy is a 2004 American epic adventure war film written by David Benioff and directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It is loosely based on Homer's Iliad, though the film narrates the entire story of the decade-long Trojan War rather than just the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon in the ninth year. Achilles leads his Myrmidons along with the rest of the Greek army invading the historical city of Troy, defended by Hector's Trojan army. The end of the film (the sacking of Troy) is not taken from the Iliad, but rather from Virgil's Aeneid as the Iliad concludes with Hector's death and funeral.

The film features an ensemble cast led by Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom. Eric Bana is cast as Hector, a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War. As the first-born son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, who was a descendant of Dardanus and Tros, the founder of Troy, he was a prince of the royal house and the heir apparent to his father's throne.

Pangaea Toy PG03 1/6th scale Trojan General "Hector" features: Detailed sculpted head with detachable hair sculpt, ACI Toys Muscular body "Andrew" with 29 points of articulations, Body detail is painted, with 8 pieces interchangeable palms | Costume: blue colored vest, blue colored war skirt with studs, blue colored underpants, pair of gray sandals (Hand-painted worn effect is applied) | Armor: Trojan style cuirass with detailed casted studs, Trojan style helmet with brown plume, pair of gauntlets, pair of greaves | Accessories: Trojan sword (die-cast metal), Trojan War shield

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COO MODEL 1/6th scale Empire Series - 12 Paladins of Charlemagne Collectible Figure

The Paladins, sometimes known as the Twelve Peers, were the foremost warriors of Charlemagne's court, according to the literary cycle known as the Matter of France. They first appear in the early chansons de geste such as The Song of Roland, where they represent Christian valour against the Saracen hordes inside Europe. The paladins and their associated exploits are largely later fictional inventions, with some basis in historical Frankish retainers of the 8th century and events such as the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 and the confrontation of the Frankish Empire with Umayyad Al-Andalus in the Marca Hispanica.

The Twelve Peers were Charlemagne's elite paladins or knights - the corps d'elite. The Twelve Peers were sort of like Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. Each paladin was a formidable warrior. And each peer has a companion to fight alongside him. Roland had Oliver as his companion. So in the time of battle they fought in pair. It is not so much to defend each back, as to kill as many of their enemies, matching the prowess of their companion. For a knight or paladin, courage and glory are paramount to them. The Twelve Peers commanded Charlemagne's first division in the army. They were the crack troop and advance-guard, meant to spearhead in any attack of a battle. This division is numbered twenty-thousand strong.

COO MODEL SE003 Empire Series 1/6th scale 12 Paladins of Charlemagne Collectible Figure specially features: One (1) silver hair head sculpt with a scar through the eye, One (1) body 2.0, Six (6) pieces of interchangeable palms (2 fists plus 4 palms in silver armour). Costume (80% of plate armour material is metal): One (1) black shirt, One (1) pair of black pants, One (1) pair of silver shoes, One (1) suit of chain armour, One (1) silver helmet with gold lining, One (1) suit of upper body plate armour with gold lining, One (1) pair of silver vambraces, One (1) pair of silver knee armour, One (1) pair of cuirass, One (1) double layer leather belt

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Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Midas Mark XXI (Gold Chrome version) Collectible Figure

Hot Toys announces that its first new flagship store in Shanghai, China is officially opening tomorrow! To celebrate this tremendous milestone, Hot Toys introduces the new version of the 1/6th scale collectible figure that has been highly-popular among fans – the Iron Man Mark XXI (Gold Chrome Version) as an exclusive item only available at their new store for the Asia Pacific region!

Built for the “House Party Protocol” in Iron Man 3 by Tony Stark as a high-altitude suit, this Midas Mark XXI collectible figure features all-new gold chrome armor parts throughout the body complementing the multitude layers and shades of metallic gold color, LED light-up functions in eyes, chest and palms, interchangeable armor parts, and a dynamic figure stand.

Hot Toys MMS341 "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Midas Mark XXI (Gold Chrome Version) Collectible Figure’s special features: Authentic likeness of Midas (Mark XXI), the high-altitude suit, in Iron Man 3 | Approximately 30 cm tall with over 30 points of articulations | Special features on armor: 14 gold chrome armor parts throughout the body, Multitude layers and shades of metallic gold-colored painting on armor, LED-lighted eyes and circle-shaped RT on chest (white light, battery operated), One (1) removable chest armor, One (1) pair of interchangeable forearm rockets, One (1) pair of interchangeable missile-firing shoulder armor | Three (3) pairs of interchangeable hands including: One (1) pair of hands with movable fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated), One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of repulsor-firing hands (white light, battery operated) | Two (2) sets of interchangeable shoulder armors (normal & missile styles) | Articulations on waist armor which allow flexible movement | Fully deployed air flaps at back of the armor | Articulated flaps at the back of armor on left and right legs

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MEZCO Toys One:12 Collective Superman (Classic Version) figure - Blast from the Past

The sole survivor of his dying home planet Krypton, Superman was raised by his adoptive parents Martha and Jonathan Kent as their son Clark on a modest farm in Kansas.

Having developed powers far beyond those of mortal men and imbued with a strong moral compass, Clark takes up the fight for truth and justice as Superman. Although he is based in the big city of Metropolis, Superman is a global hero — righting wrongs worldwide. He is arguably the greatest and most powerful hero in the DC Universe.

Our One:12 Collective Superman figure is digitally modeled to craft a hyper-realistic "real world" look. This fully posable figure is assembled on a signature One:12 body with over 32 points of articulation. Additionally, this figure features meticulously-crafted cloth costuming with sculpted details to create an amazing collectible.

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All that glitters is the Hot Toys Star Wars 1/6th scale Stormtrooper figure (Gold Chrome Version)

Hot Toys announces that its first new flagship store in Shanghai, China is officially opening tomorrow! To commemorate this great milestone, Hot Toys is putting a “Midas” touch to the classic Stormtrooper armor of the Star Wars saga and delighted to present a special gold chrome 1/6th scale Stormtrooper collectible figure as a Hot Toys Exclusive item only available at our new store for the Asia Pacific region!

This lustrous collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Stormtrooper in Star Wars featuring the iconic armor design in brilliant gold chrome finish, fabric bodysuit, a blaster rifle, and a hexagonal figure stand with golden Imperial emblem.

Hot Toys MMS364 Star Wars 1/6th scale Stormtrooper (Gold Chrome Version) Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Stormtrooper in Star Wars with Specially applied shiny gold chrome painted armor | Approximately 30 cm tall Body with over 30 points of articulations | Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of relaxed hands, One (1) pair of hands for holding weapons, One (1) gesturing left hand

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Red Diorama "Gateway Light Up Base" scene: Great setup for almost any sci-fi diorama scene

This is my third posting of 1:6 scale diorama scenes by Red Diorama. The first toy blog post was on the Red Diorama "I shot the bus driver" scene - see the entry HERE and the second was the Red Diorama "Throne" scene: the perfect setting for 12-inch Loki, god of mischief, adoptive brother of Thor OR any other malevolent would-be / wannabe ruler of the world / galaxy / universe who needs a temporary throne while he ponders the next step in his grand scheme of things. You can check out the pictures HERE.

The Red Diorama "Gateway Light Up Base" scene, as the name implies, is a technological or magical doorway that connects two distant locations separated by spacetime. It usually consists of two or more gateways, with an object entering one gateway leaving via the other instantaneously. Places linked by a gateway or portal include a different spot in the same universe (in which case it might be an alternative for teleportation); a parallel world (inter-dimensional portal); the past or the future (time portal); and other planes of existence, such as heaven, hell or other afterworlds.

There are so many possibilities with a gateway scene / diorama and I went with Hot Toys MMS255 "Guardians of the Galaxy" 1/6th scale Star-Lord Collectible Figure (which I had reviewed already HERE, HERE and HERE). Here we see Star-Lord exiting the Red Diorama "Gateway Light Up Base" scene which measures 26cm L x 26cm W x 42cm H.

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REDMAN TOYS 1/6th scale Entrepreneurs 12-inch Collectible Figure aka Daniel Day-Lewis

There Will Be Blood is a 2007 American epic historical drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano. The film was inspired by Upton Sinclair's novel Oil! It tells the story of a silver miner-turned-oilman Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) on a ruthless quest for wealth during Southern California's oil boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

REDMAN TOYS RM016 1/6th scale Entrepreneurs 12-inch Collectible Figure aka Daniel Day-Lewis from "There Will Be Blood" will include: Head Sculpt with Hat, Black Tie, Brown Suit, White Shirt, Black Vest, Sand Leisurely Pants, Brown Leather Boots, Brown Leather Bag, Wooden Bowling Pin, Firebrand, Pipe, Cigarette, Double-barrelled Shotgun, Bullets x 2, Body, hands X 2

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Toys City TC-6810 1/6th scale WWII German Grossdeutschland Division Motorcycle Driver Set

Motorcycles have been going to war as long as there have motorcycles around to go to war. American Harley-Davidson and Indian; British Triumph, BSA Matchless and Norton; Italian Moto Guzzi and Gilera; French Terot and Gnome Rhone; Belgian FN and Gillet. If you had a war to go to, motorcycles would get you there, oftentimes faster and through terrain inaccessible to other vehicles.

The German military was the largest employers of motorcycles during World War II 1939-45. In addition, as German forces swept across conquered lands, they acquired a wide array of British, French and Belgian machines, painted them Wehrmacht gray and sent them into battle. German military motorcyclists played an important role either in solo courier or scouting capacity, as teams of tank hunters or in divisions of rifle troops. (source: Bikes of the Blitzkrieg)

Toys City TC-6810 1/6th scale WWII German Grossdeutschland Division Motorcycle Driver Set will come with M35 Helmet, Field Cap, M43 Uniforms Of WH, Leather like boots, Armband of GD Division, Epaulettes of GD Division, Wound Badge, Infantry Assault Badge, WH Equipment Belt, Schutzmantel für Kraft Radfahrer, Goggles, Map Bag, M38 Gas Mask Canister, Kar 98k Rifle, Kar 98k Ammunition Pouch x 2, 20-Litre Jerry Can with WH Sign. 12-inch Figure and 1/6th scale Motorcycle NOT included.

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

continued from previous toy blog post...

"FLAME ON!"

Specialised stormtroopers of the First Order, flametroopers carry incendiary weapons that can transform any battlefield into a blazing inferno. When strategically deployed, flametroopers can deprive the enemy of safe cover by touching it, while supplying cover for friendly forces in the form of walls of fire that stormtrooper armor can withstand. In particularly dry and flammable environments, flametrooper deployment may lead to a quick and decisive victory, as the fires started by their weaponry grow to rapidly engulf any resistance.

This is the recently released highly-accurate ultra-detailed Hot Toys "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" 1:6 scale First Order Flametrooper 12-inch collectible figure, specially crafted based on the image of First Order Flametrooper in the latest Star Wars film. The figure comes with a flame effect accesory which adds a nice touch to the overall look of the figure when it is added. In this second part review, the flametrooper is shown with weapon raised (weapon in question is the D-93w Incinerator Flamethrower or double barrelled flame projector gun) and shooting flames out of the ignition chamber and barrel via the Peizoelectrical ignition system.

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Red Diorama "Throne" scene: the perfect setting for Loki, god of mischief, adoptive brother of Thor

Continuing my review of the Red Diorama scenes (check out my previous toy blog post of the Red Diorama "I shot the bus driver" scene HERE), this particular diorama scene Hot Toys 12-inch Loki is standing on is the 1:6 scale "THRONE" which measures 24-inch L by 22-inch W by 10-inch H. The Red Diorama "Throne" scene is painted in gold and there's a nice sheen to it when it catches the light when displayed. It looks most appropriate for any 1:6 scale would-be / wannabe ruler of the world / galaxy / universe who needs a temporary throne while he ponders the next step in his grand scheme of things.

The 1:6 scale figure in the picture is the Hot Toys MMS231 "Thor: The Dark World" 1/6th scale Loki 12-inch Collectible Figure with authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Tom Hiddleston as Loki (see the preview pictures HERE). He has both the 1/6th scale Aether and short scepter.

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Square Enix Play Arts Kai Final Fantasy XII Gabranth 11-inch tall action figure preview

Gabranth is a Judge Magister, one of the highest ranking members of the Archadian Empire’s military, acknowledged by his compatriots as someone whose extraordinary abilities have been well vetted.

With this in mind, our designers have put great thought into recreating his powerful presence and majestic stance. They have taken pains to recreate the characteristics of his armor, emphasizing its realistic finish. The ornate details etched into it exude an inexplicable power, accentuating Gabranth's eminence. Through the impressive sculpt work, one can almost feel its weight. The paintwork on the armor involves careful application of a stain which recreates the look of forged steel, and is finished with a satin sheen emphasizing its polish.

The click-ball jointing on the pauldrons, as well as the flexible materials used in the cape and body, are the result of great considerations made for poseability. Additionally, various interchangeable parts have been included to allow for a wide range of freedom in how the figure is displayed. This PLAY ARTS KAI is a masterpiece, exhibiting the level of quality our designers constantly strive to achieve.

Figure includes display stand and interchangeable hand parts. Estimated Figure Size (inches): W 7.7" x D 2.4" x H 11" tall

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Sideshow Collectibles "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" Darth Maul Premium Format™ Figure

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“At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge.”

Darth Maul may be one of the greatest villains to emerge from the Star Wars universe. A figure cloaked in shadow, he broadcasts his intentions through his terrifying tattooed visage, leaving little to the imagination. It is no wonder that Sidious chose Maul as his apprentice.

Our Darth Maul Premium Format™ Figure captures the highly detailed likeness of Ray Park as the feared Sith. From a tattooed face beneath a crown of thorns, his gleaming yellow eyes pierce onlookers, while his stance - double-bladed lightsaber clenched in hand - is one of absolute power and control. Wrapped in a fabric costume, the piece begins to exude the grace and intensity of this imposing character.

Product size: 19.5" H (495.3mm) x 10" W (254mm) x 25" L (635mm)

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Check out this 27-inch tall Voltron Maquette with 14.5-inch wingspan by Sideshow Collectibles

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Voltron: Defender of the Universe is an American animated television series that features a team of astronauts that pilot a giant Super Robot known as "Voltron". The first season of Voltron, featuring the "Lion Force Voltron", was adapted from the Japanese anime television series Beast King GoLion. The second season, featuring the "Vehicle Force Voltron", was adapted from the unrelated anime series Armored Fleet Dairugger XV.

Sideshow is excited to introduce to you Sideshow’s Voltron Maquette.

Standing at a tremendous 27” tall, our Voltron Maquette is our unique interpretation of the iconic Defender of the Universe. Wrought with battle damage earned in combat while defending the galaxy, Sideshow’s Voltron will capture the imagination of fans from the 80s, and ignite the hearts of new fans to the property as well.

Constructed from polyresin, metal, and premium grade PVC, Voltron is made up of 106 individual pieces. However, lucky owners will only have to assemble 11 pieces to summon forth Voltron. The wingspan gives Voltron a diameter of 14.5”, making it the perfect centerpiece to your collection. The eyes in the main head, both the lions and the robot’s, light up and the piece can be displayed with or without the incredibly detailed sword.

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Incoming: Hot Toys 1/6th scale Resident Evil 6 Ada Wong 12-inch Female Collectible Figure

2016 is the 20th Anniversary of the iconic survival horror game Resident Evil that gamers have loved, and as part of the celebration, Capcom has released Resident Evil 6 on the latest generation game consoles. To further expand Hot Toys’ Video Game Masterpiece series and celebrate the Resident Evil 20th Anniversary, we are delighted to officially present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of the game’s popular female character – Ada Wong!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Ada Wong in Resident Evil 6 featuring a newly developed head sculpt, finely tailored costume, a selection of weapons and accessories including a crossbow, shotgun, pistol, machine pistol, sniper rifle, grapple gun, and a cube phone!

Resident Evil fans don’t miss out the chance to add the deadly secret agent to your display!

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Preview Hot Toys 1/6th scale Resident Evil 6 Leon S. Kennedy 12-inch Collectible Figure

2016 is the 20th Anniversary of the iconic survival horror game Resident Evil that gamers have loved, and as part of the celebration, Capcom has released Resident Evil 6 on the latest generation game consoles. To further expand Hot Toys’ Video Game Masterpiece series and celebrate the Resident Evil 20th Anniversary, we are pleased to officially present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of the game series’ popular main character – Leon S. Kennedy!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil 6. It features a newly developed head sculpt, finely tailored costume, a wide range of weapons including a rocket launcher, sniper rifle, shotgun, pistol, and Leon’s unique weapon – the wing shooters!

Resident Evil fans shouldn’t pass up on the opportunity have the incredibly skilled agent in your collection!

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Review 1: Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th First Order Flametrooper figure

This was part of my May 2016 haul - see the toy blog post HERE

A flamethrower is a mechanical incendiary device designed to project a long, controllable stream of fire. They were first used by the Greeks in the 1st Century AD. In modern times, they were used during World War I, and more widely in World War II. Modern flamethrowers were first used during the trench warfare conditions of World War I; their use greatly increased in World War II. They can be vehicle mounted, as on a tank, or man-portable.

Somebody must have thought it would be cool to have Stormtroopers armed with flamethrowers for "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens" and hence the First Order Flametrooper was born.

Commonly known as "roasters", "hotheads" or "burnouts" by Resistance fighters, First Order flametroopers were best used to flush out enemy entrenchments, with standard infantry firing on those fleeing the flames. Flametroopers were one of three main types of weapons specialists assigned to stormtrooper squads of ten. Flametroopers and stormtroopers worked in tandem, as the faster stormtroopers could protect the slower methodical flametroopers while out in the field. The flame itself was nearly inescapable when directed at an opponent.

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VERY COOL 1/6th scale National Assault Series Sniper "Little sister" 12-inch female action figure

"Gun in hand, ready to fight!"

VERY COOL based on the successful launching of online game "fighting the Ares” 1/6th scale movable dolls, again has obtained the authorization of Tencent games to develop 1/6 of the movable doll series of the mobile games “the national assault". "The national assault" is the first FPS gun battle hand game of the Tencent's games.

The little sister with the lovely and lively personality, is good at using the sniper rifle to control the battlefield and give the most effective support to teammates.

She has playful pink hair, lovely yet capable, and a pair of watery eyes, two lovely willow eyebrows, with a pair of sunglasses, which shows a bit small strong sense of Laurie imitating female man, so the little sister will make you lose heart!

VERY COOL VC-TJ-02A (pink hair), VC-TJ-02B (brown hair) 1/6th scale National Assault Series Sniper "Little sister" 12-inch figure will come with: head sculpt with rooted hair, VERY COOL third generation female body (soft chest), Deep blue combat jacket, deep blue combat pants, Deep blue Beret, black boots, knee pads, elbow pads, Thong, Sunglasses, Cap, Watch, Army brand, Leather belt, Triple Pack, Double pack, Arm bag, Navel Diamond, AWM sniper rifle, AWM sniper rifle butt, AWM sniper rifle cartridge, AWM sniper gun sight, Gloved natural hands, Gloved shooting hands, Glock G17 pistol, Glock G17 magazine, Leg hanging type pistol sleeve, Doll support

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CGL Toys 1/6th Professor X Mutant 12-inch figure aka James McAvoy as Charles Xavier

Charles Xavier (also known as Professor X) is the leader and creator of the X-Men and the founder of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters. His dream of a peaceful coexistence between mutants and humanity has long been the driving force for the X-Men. An immensely powerful telepath and scientific genius, Professor X has been known as the heart and soul of the X-Men, having first formed the team of mutants back in 1962. James McAvoy portrayed a younger version of the character in the prequel series, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and X-Men: Apocalypse.

CGL Toys 1/6th Professor X Mutant 12-inch figure will come with Highly realistic head (short hair), Highly realistic head (long hair), Highly realistic head (bald), Standard figure body, Hand x 8, Feet, White singlet (Tank top), Pattern shirt, Brown leather-like coat, Belt, Pants , Brown shoes, Wheelchair, Cerebro.

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Red Diorama "I shot the bus driver" scene: Recreate opening scene from The Dark Knight

Dioramas are nice additions to any 12-inch figure collection. The 1:6 scale model with its familiar surrounding brings the viewer immediately to the iconic scene he has seen before and makes the 12-inch figure seem more real and relatable. Case in point: Red Diorama's "I shot the bus driver" scene. Measuring 80cm in length by 50 cm in breadth and 80cm in height (it even lights up - see the pictures below), it complements any 1:6 scale figure nicely and certainly adds a nice touch to any collection, especially if you are a Christopher Nolan Batman The Dark Knight trilogy fan.

The 1:6 scale figure in the picture is the Hot Toys MMS79 The Dark Knight JOKER (Bank Robber version) 12-inch figure - full review posted on my toy blog way back HERE. Put it in front of Red Diorama's "I shot the bus driver" scene and it evokes a lot of memories of the movie and reminds us once again just how great Heath Ledger's acting was. See related posts HERE and HERE (Dark Knight sweeps People's Choice awards).

Thinking of getting this amazing Red Diorama "I shot the bus driver" scene? You can email order@the-littlebox.com

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May 2016 Haul #2: Hot Toys 1/6th Star Wars Princess Leia & First Order Flametrooper figures

These were part of my May 2016 haul: Hot Toys MMS298 "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" 1/6th scale Princess Leia Collectible Figure and Hot Toys MMS326 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" 1:6 scale The First Order Flametrooper 12-inch collectible figure. I thought it would be interesting to do a size comparison of both figures since they both came in the same size box (the boring standard black box) but one figure occupies a lot less space than the other. No prizes for guessing who. Things has certainly changed when it comes to 12-inch figures. It used to be that all 1:6 scale figures were 12 inches tall but that's not the case anymore. I think Hot Toys was the first company to produce accurate height figures i.e. the figure would be as tall as his or her 1:1 scale counterpart. And since most female actors are shorter than their male counterpart, the 1:6 scale figure of these female characters also have a shorter body to be movie-accurate.

I've done size comparison posts before and shown how the newer Hot Toys 1:6 scale figures differ from the earlier released versions in height and size. Hot Toys has produced and released many 1/6th scale Arnold Schwarzenegger figures and the newer Arnies (32cm) tower over the older ones (30cm) - You can check out my toy blog post HERE for the size comparisons. The opposite is true for Scarjo - 1:6 scale Scarlett Johansson got shorter in Avengers compared to the Iron Man 2 Black Widow - see the size comparison post HERE.

Anyway, back to the haul :)

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Art Figures 1:6 scale Heavy Armoured Special Cop 2.0 - new addition to the Judge Dredd family

Dredd is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by Pete Travis and written and produced by Alex Garland. It is based on the 2000 AD comic strip Judge Dredd and its eponymous character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. Karl Urban stars as Judge Dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury and executioner in a vast, dystopic metropolis called Mega-City One that lies in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Dredd and his apprentice partner, Judge Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), are forced to bring order to a 200-storey high-rise block of flats and deal with its resident drug lord, Ma-Ma (Lena Headey). While Dredd works his way towards Ma-Ma, she calls in the corrupt Judges Lex, Kaplan, Chan and Alvarez.

This is the third figure to be offered by Art Figures as part of their Judge Dredd series. Their first figure, Dredd himself, was a HUGE success (check out the Art Figures AF-015 1/6th scale Heavy Armoured Special Cop "DREDD" 12-inch action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE and HERE) and Art Figures followed up with Judge Anderson (preview pictures HERE) but faced a serious challenge from VTS which offered a much better alternative (post HERE). So now Art Figures is adding a third figure into the fray.

Art Figures AF-022 1:6 scale Heavy Armoured Special Cop 2.0 12-inch Figure will come with: Detailed likeness head sculpt, 12-inch figure Body, Helmet with visor, Leather combat jacket, Leather combat pants, Combat boots, Combat gloves, Bulletproof vest with Name plate, Tactical shoulder pads, Tactical knee pads, Smoke grenade, Stick grenade with Holder, Handcuffs, First aid kit, Tactical shotgun. It's too bad this figure doesn't come with the Lawgiver.

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NECA "Batman Returns" Catwoman Quarter Scale (18-inch tall) Figure Prototype Images

From NECA:
Introducing our second action figure from "Batman Returns"! NECA is proud to present this 1/4 scale rendition of ‪Catwoman‬, featuring the authorized likeness of Michelle Pfeiffer, whose unforgettable performance in the 1992 movie still defines the character.

The figure stands nearly 18 inches tall and features 30 points of articulation and a movie-authentic sculpt, detailed down to the loose threads hanging from her homemade costume. Catwoman comes with two interchangeable heads (one calm; one angry, with synthetic hair escaping from a battle damaged mask) and interchangeable hands, plus ‪taser‬ and ‪whip‬ accessories.

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BOM Toys 1:6 scale Zombie Police Officer 12" Figure is going to be part of the walking dead

For those of us who have been slogging all week waiting for the weekend to come, this figure represents what we must feel like - a walking zombie! Didn't know zombies have police officers to watch over them. Aren't the walking dead exempt from any law enforcement? LOL In all seriousness, if there is a zombie apocalypse, no one will be spared, whether or not he is a officer of the law... unless he's Judge Dredd. Then the zombies better watch out!

BOM Toys 1:6 scale Zombie Police Officer 12-inch Figure Features: Head Sculpt, Narrow Shoulder Body, Bendable Hands, T-Shirt, Police Uniform, Uniform Pants, Uniform Cap, Badge, Tie, Police Belt, Boots, Radio, Radio Pouch, Pistol, Holster, Pistol Magazine & Pouch x 2, Key & Holder, Handcuffs Pouch, Pens & Holder, Plastic Handcuffs x 4, Watch, Dead Body Bag

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Preview Glitch Network X Machine56 1/6th scale Bonehead: Black Death 12-inch collectible figure

Presenting preview / prototype pictures of Glitch Network X Machine56 1/6th scale Bonehead: Black Death 12-inch action figure. Each Set includes the following: 1 (one) Authentic Black Death figure designed by Machine56 in 1/6th scale, 3 (three) pairs of interchangeable hands, 1 custom Baseball bat with hidden blade (Die-cast), 1 Mech Slayer and 1 A5 size limited prints.

I already got the Glitch Network Mitsuru Technology BoneHead Test Subject 56 1/6th scale figure last year from STGCC 2015 (see the action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE, HERE and HERE) and while mine is the red, black and white version, clearly this latest offering is just black and white. The head sculpt / helmet is the same design with a different color scheme from the earlier Test Subject 56. The bat with hidden sword and Mech Slayer are also similar, as are the shoes. The outfit is the only thing totally different. This rendition makes the figure look more skull-like.

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MEZCO Toys One:12 Collective series 1/12th scale Space Ghost action figure with monkey Blip

Intergalactic crime fighter Space Ghost patrols the known galaxies in his ship the Phantom Cruiser. Using the powerbands on his wrists Space Ghost deploys different types of energy rays. The bands are capable of emitting magna rays, destroyer rays, freeze rays, and can even produce a force-field ray depending on what combinations of buttons he presses.

The One:12 Collective Space Ghost includes each of these rays as meticulously crafted accessories that attach to Space Ghost's hands to create dynamic action poses. Using his belt, he not only has the ability to fly but the power of invisibility as well. The belt also allows him to phase through walls and other solid objects. A communicator is concealed in the silhouette on his cowl collar, allowing him to interface not only with the Phantom Cruiser and his base on the Ghost Planet, but Blip the monkey as well.

Featuring over 32 points of articulation, intricate sculptural work, incredible costume detailing and tons of accessories, the final product creates an iconic classic vision with a "real world" look. Space Ghost comes with his trusted companion, Blip the monkey. Blip features an exceptionally realistic sculpt and has over 10 points of articulation.

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Kitbash 1/6th scale Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man 12" figure (parts unknown)

While we are on the subject of alter egos and what a superhero wears when he's not saving the city / world / galaxy - see previous toy blog post HERE - how about what Spider-Man wears when he's not wall crawling or web swinging around New York city.

There have been quite a number of Spider-Man films made. The first Spider-Man film I ever saw was the 1977 American live-action made-for-television superhero film with Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker / Spider-Man. Then came the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man (3 films) followed by The Amazing Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield in the lead role and the latest actor to fill those shoes is Tom Holland in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).

I picked this guy up the other day and he's basically a kitbash 1/6th scale Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker (Spider-Man) 12-inch figure from The Amazing Spiderman (2012). The outfit resembles the PIRP 1/6th scale Spider Boy Amazing Winter Casual Wear Set (posted earlier on my toy blog HERE) but it is not the same outfit although similar elements are present.

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