Wednesday, November 30, 2016

"Avengers Assemble" 1:5 scale Iron Man 15.75 inches tall statue by Sideshow Collectibles

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Iron Man was always qualified to become an Avenger. It was just in his makeup. It was who he was. Tony Stark, on the other hand, it’s never been as cut and dry. Which is why this is an Iron Man Statue and not one of Mr. Stark.

Depicting the now instantly recognizable armor and standing at 15.75” tall, this 1:5 scale statue features light up hands and chest and is crafted out of resin. The Sideshow Exclusive variation includes the classic Iron Man portrait as a swap-out option.


Don't miss out on Iron Man from our 'Avengers Assemble' Statue collection, which will also include Captain America, Thor, and Hulk in the future!

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Hot Toys Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 1/6th scale Chirrut Îmwe 12-inch Collectible Figure

"I fear nothing. All is as the Force wills it."

Fans around the world are all anticipating the new adventure in a galaxy far, far away… as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is getting closer to release! One of the most exciting new characters introduced in this epic film is Chirrut Îmwe, a blind warrior monk from Jedha. Chirrut believes all living things are connected through the Force, and his profound spirituality makes him a formidable warrior crucial to the Rebels' desperate attempt to steal the plans of the Empire's devastating super-weapon – the Death Star.

After announcing a string of Imperial characters from the movie, Hot Toys is pleased to put the Rebels in the spotlight. Today we are thrilled to present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Chirrut Îmwe! Specially crafted based on the character's appearance in the movie, the extremely life-like collectible figure features a newly developed head sculpt, a meticulously tailored costume, detailed weapons and accessories including a staff and a crossbow, and a specially designed figure stand.


Furthermore, in celebration of the famed Hong Kong actor and martial artist Donnie Yen-甄子丹 Official starring as the spiritual warrior Chirrut, Hot Toys is excited to present a special Deluxe version of the 1/6th scale Chirrut Îmwe only available in selected markets. This Deluxe Version will exclusively feature a diorama figure base with a Stormtrooper helmet and a special package design inspired by traditional Asian art!

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Toys-Era TE012 The Magtant 2.0 aka X-Men: Apocalypse Michael Fassbender Magneto

X-Men: Apocalypse is a 2016 American superhero film based on the fictional X-Men characters that appear in Marvel Comics. It is the ninth installment in the X-Men film series and a sequel to X-Men: Days of Future Past. In X-Men: Apocalypse, the ancient mutant En Sabah Nur awakens in 1983 and plans to wipe out modern civilization and take over the world, leading the X-Men to try to stop him and defeat his team of renegade mutants. The film's plot is inspired by the X-Factor storylines Fall of the Mutants, Apocalypse: The Twelve, Ultimate X-Men's Apocalypse arc.

Michael Fassbender stars as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto: A mutant with the ability to control magnetic fields and manipulate metal, globally infamous for attempting to assassinate U.S. President Richard Nixon on live broadcast 10 years prior.


Toys-Era TE012 1/6th scale The Magtant 2.0 12-inch figure features: Head sculpt with rolling eyeballs and movie-accurate facial features that can represent different expressions. Each piece ofhead sculpt is specially hand painted - Weathered metallic Helmet, wearable and well fitted - Muscular body with over 30 points of articulations, 32cm tall - Three (3) Pairs of gloved hands - Transformer scrap, with attached adjustable cables for posing - Weathered and rusted H-Beam Reinforcement - Battle damaged Sentinel Head with adjustable cables for posing - Rusted metal Chain, with inserted adjustable wire for floating objects - Concrete pieces x 2 - Metallic Balls x2, with adjustable stand for floating effect

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Hot Toys Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th scale Death Trooper (Specialist) Collectible Figure Review II

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This is the Hot Toys MMS385 Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th scale Death Trooper (Specialist) 32cm tall Collectible Figure with LED light-up function. The batteries are inserted after removing the top of the helmet which is held via magnets, pretty neat and hassle-free - see the instructions posted HERE. The only thing that lights up are the tiny green lights on the helmet which is rather insignificant and doesn't really do much for the figure nor enhance its look in any way :( The upcoming Hot Toys MMS399 Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th scale Death Trooper Specialist (Deluxe Version) Collectible Figure will have an additional light-up scope located on the left side of the helmet (see the preview pics HERE) which will add a little more purpose for the lights.


The lights don't do as much for the figure as Iron Man (compare these pics with the LED light-up features found on the Hot Toys MMS300-D11 Movie Masterpiece Series Die-cast "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark XLV Collectible Figure posted HERE). With Iron Man, you feel that the lights are an integral part of the figure but less so with this Death Trooper. In the end though, most of us will pose these figures sans the lights (including Iron Man or other more lighted-up figures) because keeping the lights on means leaving the batteries in the figure and that can cause some serious damage when the batteries leak - see "Hot Toy Collecting Tip #1: Remove ALL Batteries!" posted HERE. The light-up feature is pretty much a sales gimmick and a ploy to ask for more money for a figure because you have to pay for the fancy electronics that is built into the figure. I'm a sucker for that since I have bought some of these electronic light-up figures but that's only because Hot Toys won't sell me one without the special features and I really do want the figure. I like the quality of Hot Toys figures and will continue to buy the ones I really fancy which is less these days considering the higher asking prices. In the end, they are not only much more FUN and beautiful to gaze at but they are also still much cheaper then the even higher priced cast-in-stone static statues which have zero articulation and almost no accessories as everything is moulded as one piece and displayed as such, an immovable unposeable frozen piece of stone. I guess that means I like plastic more than stone and am not a fan of Frozen LOL

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

SUPER MC TOYS 1/6th scale Bucky Stealth set - ideal for hiding 12" Winter Soldier in plain sight

Bucky is the name used by several different fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a sidekick to Captain America. The original Bucky, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover-dated March 1941), which was published by Marvel's predecessor, Timely Comics. In 2005 the original Bucky was brought back from supposed death as the brain-washed assassin Winter Soldier, and later briefly assumed the role of Captain America when Steve Rogers was presumed to be dead.

Sebastian Stan portrays the character as Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), as the Winter Soldier in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), and as both in Captain America: Civil War (2016).


SUPER MC TOYS ITEM No.: F-064 1/6th scale Bucky Stealth Sets will come with Black baseball cap, Brown hooded jacket, M-force 3p back pack, Brick-red Long sleeve T-shirt, Black T-shirt, Black washed jeans pants, Belt, Boots. NOTE: Head and body are not included.

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Check Out these Toys City 1/6th scale Diorama series - Workshop Roof scene - A & B Versions

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Even more 1/6th scale Diorama scenes for 12-inch figures, this time pictures releasd are by Toys City as part of their 1/6th scale Diorama series - Workshop Roof scene - A & B Versions. The Roof top scene A version measures 36 x 28 x 27 cm and weighs about 3.5kg. Workshop Roof scene comes with Removable Wire Mesh, Removable Pipes and Removable Stairs.


To see pictures of Hot Toys MMS300-D11 Movie Masterpiece Series Die-cast "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark XLV Collectible Figure, check out the action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE. You can also check out the link HERE to see more pictures of Hot Toys 1/6th scale RoboCop shown in the pic below.


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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Toys Box 1/6th scale Back Street Base Station Diorama Display 2/3 & 3/3 - complete set of 3

Toys Box has unveiled their complete set of the 1/6th scale Back Street Base Station Diorama Display. It consists of 3 parts to form a whole and combining all 3 parts makes up the back street for all your 12-inch figures. Not the Backstreet Boys but maybe they can be the New Kids On The Block LOL The first part was previewed earlier on my toy blog HERE and the remaining two parts are posted in this entry.


Toys Box ITEM NO.SS015-02 1/6th scale Back Street Base Station Diorama Display 2/3 measures 40 x 40 x 22 cm, and consists of: Back wall, Ground, Streetlight, Heat sink, Small Gasoline tank


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Friday, November 25, 2016

Prime 1 Studio 27-inch tall Ultraman Statue with LED light-up eyes and mechanical Color timer

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Prime 1 Studio is proud to present Ultraman from the manga series Ultraman written by Eiichi Shimizu and drawn by Tomohiro Shimoguchi. Forty years have passed since the events of Ultraman, with the legendary “Giant of Light” now a memory, as it is believed he returned home after fighting the many giant aliens that invaded the Earth.

The original Ultraman son, Shinjiro Hayata seems to possess a strange ability, and it is this ability, along with his father’s, Shin Hayata, that leads Shinjiro to battle the new aliens invading the Earth as the new Ultraman. He is crafted with attention to details and true to the original design of the character. The base on which it stands features a defeated Alien Adacic. The statue of Ultraman is complete with LED light-up eyes and mechanical Color timer. The statue stands approximately 27 inches tall and this is the ultimate Ultraman must have piece for all Ultraman fans.


The Ultraman Statue features: Stands approximately 27 inches tall - High-Quality translucent resin for a lifelike skin effect - One (1) Interchangeable pair of Spacium Blades On - One (1) Interchangeable pair of Spacium Blades Off. Sideshow Exclusive: Switchable Unmasked Portrait

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Review 1: Hot Toys Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th Death Trooper (Specialist) Collectible Figure

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I think this is the first time Hot Toys has released a figure before the movie even comes out. Usually we get a glimpse or preview of the upcoming figure when the movie is released. Then we can pre-order the figure and wait for the figure to be produced and shipped. The actual shipment mostly happens way after the movie has come out and maybe at the time when the Blu-ray or DVDs are released. So this is really a first and quite a nice surprise it is.


What spoiled it was the announcement by Hot Toys of the upcoming Hot Toys MMS399 Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th scale Death Trooper Specialist (Deluxe Version) Collectible Figure just days before I received this figure. The Deluxe Version Collectible Figure's helmet will include an additional light-up scope located on the left side of the helmet, a different weapon (Special Forces DLT-19 long-range blaster rifle) and Stormtrooper doll plus Specially sculpted diorama figure base, all missing from this recently released MMS385 1/6th scale Death Trooper (Specialist) Collectible Figure. It might have been nice to be given a choice to choose but since this Death Trooper (Specialist) Collectible Figure was put on pre-order way before we even knew about the Deluxe Version (although I'm quite sure Hot Toys knew about their plans to release a deluxe version but chose to keep mum about it), it seems many of us feel like we got royally screwed. But still, No regrets on getting this figure. The quality is there and it still looks really good on its own. The craftsmanship and detailing are top notch and of museum quality, a far cry from the Hasbro toy figures we used to see many many years ago. Sure we have to pay top dollar for these but the overall look and quality makes it all worth it.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

VTS Toys (VM-019R) 1/6th scale The Darkzone Agent Tracy 12-inch figure - Amanda Seyfried

Tom Clancy's The Division is an online-only open world third-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Massive and published by Ubisoft, with assistance from Red Storm Entertainment, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Division is set in a near future New York City in the aftermath of a smallpox pandemic; the player, who is an agent of the titular Strategic Homeland Division, commonly referred to as simply "The Division", is tasked with helping the group rebuild its operations in Manhattan, investigate the nature of the outbreak, and combating criminal activity in its wake. The Division is structured with elements of role-playing games, as well as collaborative and player versus player online multiplayer.

The Dark Zone is a walled-off quarantine zone in the middle of Manhattan, with the goal to stop the contagion of the once as flu suspected virus. Linked seamlessly with the rest of the game it is the place for PvP-fights and at the same time contains the most powerful and rarest loot in The Division. You can enter the Dark Zone by overcoming certain and well-marked wall sections or gates / checkpoints (decontamination chambers), whereas the exit is only possible via the latter variant. Once inside the zone you immediately lose the connection to the outside world, the agent’s com device starts to reboot and wearing a gas mask is highly advised.


This is VTS Toys third Darkzone Agent and it looks like Amanda Seyfried under the mask. Please note: size of head sculpt will be shrunk for the actual release products.

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Three Q Toys 1/6th scale The Exorcist 12-inch figure aka Vin Diesel in The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter is a 2015 American dark fantasy action film directed by Breck Eisner and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. The film stars Vin Diesel as an immortal witch-hunter named Kaulder who must stop a plague from ravaging New York City.


Three Q Toys 1/6th scale The Exorcist 12-inch figure Features: - Head Sculpt - Male Body - Hand Assortment - Figure Stand - Long Sleeve Shirt - Pants - Shoes - Sword - Scabbard - Flame Effect - Strap - Shotgun - Shotgun Shells - Bracer

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Hot Heart FD003 1/6th scale Wade Wilson Collectible Figure from X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Wade Wilson is a mercenary. He has superhuman strength, stamina, agility and reflexes. He is an expert marksman, swordsman, and martial artist. Due to experimentation, he was given abilities of other mutants and was called Weapon XI or Deadpool.

In the 2009 American superhero film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Wade Wilson is recruited by William Stryker and teamed up with Logan, Sabretooth, Blob, John Wraith, Bolt, and Agent Zero on Team X during the Vietnam War. Ryan Reynolds plays Wade Wilson: A wisecracking mercenary with lethal swordsmanship skill and athleticism, who later becomes Deadpool. Reynolds did sword-training for the character, and also worked out to get his physique comparable to Jackman's.


Hot Heart FD003 1/6th scale Wade Wilson Collectible Figure features: head sculpt with movie-accurate facial expression, newly developed specialized strong body, Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable hands, alloy warrior knife x2, pistol(with holster), Army knife (with scabbard), back hanging type scabbard, red T-shirt, black tactical vest, military pants, military boots, military identification cards, figure support stand

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Monday, November 21, 2016

HaoYu Toys 1/6th scale Elf Archer 12" Female Action Figure looks like Sylvanas Windrunner

Sylvanas Windrunner is a fictional character who appears in the Warcraft series of video games by Blizzard Entertainment. Originally introduced in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, the character received a redesign in World of Warcraft: Legion to her current appearance. Once a high elf ranger, Sylvanas was murdered by Arthas Menethil who ripped her soul out and transformed it into a banshee; an agent of the Lich King empowered by hate. She was later able to regain her free will and body and founded the Forsaken faction of undead; vowing to avenge her death, they set out to wage war against the Scourge, undead forces under the control of the Lich King.

Sylvanas Windrunner is the Warchief of the Horde. Also styled and known as the "Dark Lady" and the "Banshee Queen", the character has become one of the most iconic and noted characters in Warcraft lore, and has received generally positive critical reception from gamers.


HaoYu Toys 1/6th scale Elf Archer Action Figure will come with female head sculpt, seamless body, hand x4, cloak with hood, trousers, armor, arm guard, leg protector, Shoes, Collars, bow, arrow x3, Platform

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

November 2016 Haul: Hot Toys Dawn of Justice Superman, Batman & Rogue One Death Trooper

Here's a look at my haul so far for November 2016. The haul consists of Hot Toys MMS343 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6 scale Henry Cavill as SUPERMAN Collectible Figure, Hot Toys MMS342 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6 scale Ben Affleck as BATMAN Collectible Figure AND Hot Toys MMS385 "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" 1/6th scale Death Trooper (Specialist) Collectible Figure. All 12-inch figures because that's the way I like them :)


Customers in selected markets who pre-ordered both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Batman and Superman collectible figures at same time received an additional Batman Tech Cowl as a bonus accessory. This is one of the many new sales gimmick Hot Toys is using to entice people to pre-order their products as many collectors have stopped pre-ordering and choose to wait for the product to be released before deciding if they want to buy or not, due to disappointments in the past. Many stores still carry lots of unsold Hot Toys products, something which didn't happen in the past but is occuring a lot more these days. Perhaps Hot Toys figures aren't so hot anymore. The high prices certainly aren't doing them any favors. While the prices may be high, quality is still assured. I myself have scaled down quite a bit and really pick and choose my figures very carefully.

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

MOM Toys 1/6th scale Zombie Hunter 12-inch action figure aka Resident Evil Chris Redfield

Chris Redfield (クリス・レッドフィールド Kurisu Reddofīrudo) is a player character and one of the main protagonists of Capcom's Resident Evil series. Chris Redfield debuted in the original Resident Evil as one of the playable protagonists, along with Jill Valentine, partnered with the rookie officer Rebecca Chambers.

He is introduced as a former U.S. military pilot hailing from New York City, and a member of the Raccoon City Police Special Tactics And Rescue Service's (STARS) Alpha team which was sent to investigate the disappearance of Bravo team after their helicopter went missing in a nearby forest. Chris, accompanied by Albert Wesker, Barry Burton and Jill Valentine, soon find themselves trapped in the nearby mansion, which is filled with horrific monsters and deadly traps. In the end, Chris and his comrades discover how the nightmare began and witness the death of Albert Wesker, who was betraying them all along, and they face and kill a prototype Tyrant released by Wesker. Following the so-called "Mansion Incident", Chris left Raccoon City, embarking on a personal mission against Umbrella.


MOM Toys 1/6th scale Zombie Hunter 12-inch figure aka Resident Evil Chris Redfield Features: Head sculpt, Rubber Muscular Body, Pants, Shirt, Vest, Belt, Boots, Walkie talkie, Walkie talkie holder, Dagger, Sheath, Kneepads, pouches, Handgun, holster, Submachine gun

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CAT Toys Female Character Outfit & Head Sculpt Set aka 1:6 World of Warcracft Sally Whitemane

In World of Warcracft, Sally Whitemane is a level 40 elite human boss found in the Scarlet Monastery's Cathedral. The High Inquisitor, a priestess of the Light, led the activities in the Scarlet Monastery until her death. With the return of the Burning Legion, Whitemane is resurrected as a death knight of the Ebon Blade.


CAT Toys Female Character Outfit & Head Sculpt Set Features: Female head sculpt, One-piece leotard clothing, Shoulder armor, Forearm armor, Arm sleeve with hand armor attached, Bicep straps, Shin armor, Thigh straps, Crown with ruby jewel, Staff weapon with ruby jewels, Boots (Designed for a bare arched foot), Packaging. NOTE: Pale large bust seamless body and hands not included.

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Enterbay Real Masterpiece Series 1/6th scale “A Better Tomorrow” Mark Lee 12-inch action figure

A Better Tomorrow (Chinese: 英雄本色) is a 1986 Hong Kong 'heroic bloodshed' crime film directed by John Woo and starring Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat. The film had a profound influence on the Hong Kong film-making industry, and later on an international scale.

Although Ti Lung was the film's lead actor, co-star Chow Yun-fat's breakout performance out-shined him, solidifying the latter's status as one of the top superstars in the Hong Kong film industry. Chow's character "Mark Gor" was imitated by many fans even decades after the film's release.


Enterbay Real Masterpiece Series 1/6th scale “A Better Tomorrow” Mark Lee 12-inch figure Features: 2 newly developed head sculpt (classic and battle-damaged) with authentic and detailed likeness of Chow Yun-fat as Mark based on classic movie “A Better Tomorrow”, Detailed wrinkles and skin texture, Head sculpt(s) are hand-painted with "multi-layer" paint application. Special developed action body with more than 30 points of articulations which easily represent Mark’s signature poses

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Hot Toys Star Wars 1/6th scale Stormtrooper 12-inch action figure (Porcelain Pattern Version)

As the symbol of the Empire's sweeping military might, the Stormtroopers have a presence in all but every corner of the galaxy.

As a special edition release, Hot Toys re-imagines the iconic white battle armor in an original design variation representing different cultures and civilizations. This very special Star Wars collectible: a 1/6th scale Stormtrooper figure's pattern is inspired by the highly regarded blue-and-white porcelain motif that originated centuries ago in China! Expertly crafted based on the classic Stormtrooper armor, this figure boldly adopts the unique blue-and-white porcelain floral patterns with an Imperial twist on the masked soldier's helmet and armor, blasters, interchangeable hands, and a specially designed figure stand! Available as a limited edition item in selected markets only, this stylish and extraordinary interpretation of the Stormtrooper figure is a unique collectible for sophisticated fans and collectors.


Just when you think you have seen it all LOL Hot Toys is certainly pandering to the mainland Chinese for sure. Anything for a buck and more... isn't that the corporate way of thinking? Shouldn't there be one which has cow patterns on it and shoots money? This is after all the new cash cow, after the Iron Man repaints hahaha Hot Toys has to be careful though, knowing the history of the Stormtroopers and their accuracy in shooting, with more  ;p

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Asmus Toys The Lord of The Rings Series Heroes of Middle-Earth 1/6th scale Frodo & Sam

The relationship between Frodo and Sam is one of the most inspiring friendships in all of literature. Frodo sticks with Frodo to the very end, when their friendship is so deep that not even Sauron could tear it apart. In the movie, Sam decides to disobey Frodo’s stupidly stupid order to leave and saves Frodo after he’s nearly killed by Shelob. In the The Lord of the Rings film series directed by Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood stars as the hobbit Frodo Baggins while Sean Astin plays his best mate and loyal companion Samwise Gamgee.


The greatest bond of fellowship exists in the Middle-Earth would undoubtedly be the friendship between Sam and Frodo. The duo overcome all obstacle and evil stand before Modor, and successfully destroyed the One Ring in Mt. Doom, bring peace to Middle-Earth once again. Asmus Toys proudly brings LOTR 014 & 015 - Heroes of Middle-Earth the double pack of Samwise Gamgee and Frodo Baggins in 1/6th scale collectible action figure.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Coreplay Fitness Body 3 with Regular Eyes and Devil Eyes aka X-Men Jean Grey Dark Phoenix

The younger daughter of history professor John Grey and his wife Elaine, Jean Grey was 10 years old when her mutant telepathic powers first manifested after experiencing the emotions of a dying friend. Her parents took her to be treated by Professor Charles Xavier. Eventually, using her telekinetic powers, Jean was a founding member of Xavier’s team of mutant trainees the X-Men as Marvel Girl. After Jean and the X-Men defeated scientist Stephen Lang and his robotic Sentinels on his space station, the heroes escaped back to Earth in a shuttle through a lethal solar radiation storm. Dying from radiation poisoning, Jean was saved by the cosmic entity known as the Phoenix Force who created a duplicate body complete with memories and personality, absorbed a portion of her consciousness and cast her into suspended animation in a strange cocoon at the bottom of Jamaica Bay.

For months the Phoenix believed itself to be the real Jean and saved the universe by healing the M’Kraan Crystal. Mental manipulation by Mastermind caused Phoenix to go insane and become Dark Phoenix. Ultimately, the portion of Jean’s consciousness within Phoenix resurfaced, causing it to commit suicide.


Coreplay CP-4106 Fitness Body 3 with Regular Eyes and Devil Eyes features: Head sculpt (A - devil eyes, B - regular eyes), Fitness body, Hand shape (A or B) 4 pairs, Body suit, Nude feet, high heels

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Hot Toys Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th scale Death Trooper Specialist (Deluxe Version)

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The official release of the widely anticipated new film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is almost upon us. Star Wars fans around the globe will finally behold the epic new journey featuring a group of Rebel heroes on a dangerous mission to steal the plans of the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction – the Death Star.

Now Hot Toys is delighted to present a special Deluxe Version of the 1/6th scale Death Trooper Specialist collectible figure to get fans ready for the exciting new adventure! The highly accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of the Imperial Death Trooper Specialist in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The figure stands approximately 32.5cm tall with the finely crafted sleek black colored armor, new helmet with scope and LED light-up functions, a black pauldron and chest rig, detailed weapons including a long range blaster rifle (Special Forces DLT-19) and pistol. The Deluxe version also includes a special Stormtrooper doll accessory and a specially sculpted diorama figure base! Build up your Rogue One: A Star Wars Story collection by completing your own Death Trooper squad!


Hot Toys MMS399 Star Wars Rogue One 1/6th scale Death Trooper Specialist (Deluxe Version) Collectible Figure features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Death Trooper Specialist in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Approximately 32.5 cm tall Body with over 30 points of articulations | Finely sculpted Death Trooper helmet with scope and LED light-up functions (green light, battery operated) | Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of relaxed hands, One (1) pair of hands for holding blaster rifle, One (1) pair of hands for holding blaster pistol, One (1) gesturing left hand

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Hot Toys Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 1/6th scale Death Trooper 32cm collectible figure

The debut of the highly anticipated film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is imminent. Fans will soon witness the all new adventure featuring a group of Rebel heroes who must band together on a mission to steal the plans of the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction – the Death Star.

Today Hot Toys is pleased to introduce a new 1/6th scale collectible figure representing the deadly elite troopers seen in the film – the Imperial Death Trooper! The highly accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of the Imperial Death Troopers in the film. Standing approximately 32.5cm tall, the figure features a skillfully crafted black colored armor, new helmet with scope and LED light-up functions, detailed weapons including a long range blaster rifle (Special Forces DLT-19), a blaster rifle, pistol, and a specially designed figure stand!


You can also check out the Hot Toys MMS385 "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" 1/6th scale Death Trooper (Specialist) Collectible Figure previewed earlier on this toy blog HERE. There are subtle differences but hey, this is a different figure from the earlier one. Feel the burn... in your pocket / wallet!

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DreamEX 1/6th scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Raphael 10.5-inch collectible figure

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often shortened to TMNT or Ninja Turtles) are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists. From their home in the storm sewers of New York City, they battle petty criminals, evil overlords and alien invaders, all while remaining isolated from society-at-large. The characters appeared in comic books before their expansion to cartoons, video games, films, toys and other general merchandise. During the peak of its popularity in the late 1980s through early 1990s, the franchise gained considerable worldwide success and fame.

This is Official License Nickelodeon product made by DreamEX - 1/6th scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figure, Raphael. Highly detail figure with excellent articulation, realistic accessory, and clothing brings out your favor cartoon hero to your collector shelf. A must have collector figure for all faithful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans.


DreamEX 1/6th scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo 10.5-inch collectible figure will come with Two different expressions (Normal and Angry), 27cm tall Realistic muscle build Body, Eight different interchangeable hands, Bandana, Duel Shoulder Strap, Belt, Wrist Guard, Small Pouch X2, Big Pouch, Bandage, Sai X2, Folding Arm Pose, Elbow Guard X2, Kneed Pad X2, R Letter Belt Buckle, Grappling Hook, Communicator, Ninja Star X3, Pizza Box, Pizza 2 slices, Action Stand

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DreamEX 1/6th scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo 10.5-inch collectible figure

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often shortened to TMNT or Ninja Turtles) are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists. From their home in the storm sewers of New York City, they battle petty criminals, evil overlords and alien invaders, all while remaining isolated from society-at-large. The characters appeared in comic books before their expansion to cartoons, video games, films, toys and other general merchandise. During the peak of its popularity in the late 1980s through early 1990s, the franchise gained considerable worldwide success and fame.

This is the Official Licensed Nickelodeon product made by DreamEX - 1/6th scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figure, Leonardo. Highly detail figure (10.5-inch / 270mm height) with excellent articulation, realistic accessory, and clothing brings out your favorite cartoon hero to your collection shelf. A must have collectible figure for all faithful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans.


DreamEX 1/6th scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo 10.5-inch collectible figure will come with Two different expressions (Normal and Angry), 27cm tall Realistic muscle build Body, Eight different interchangeable hands, Bandana, Duel Shoulder Strap, Belt, Wrist Guard, Small Pouch X2, Big Pouch, Dagger Pouch, Bandage, Samurai Swords X2, Scabbard X2, Elbow Guard X2, Kneed Pad X2, L Letter Belt Buckle, Grappling Hook, Communicator, Ninja Star X3, Pizza 2 slices, Action Stand

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Die-cast Iron Patriot 12-inch Figure in Superhero Landing Pose

Blogging has its privileges :)

One of the wonderful privileges of having a toy blog is that by putting yourself out there, you get like-minded people who share the same passion reaching out to you from across the globe and they care enough to point out things you missed out or have erred in some way. Just this week, Leonard Leslie Pujiono reached out and told me that in my action figure review of the Hot Toys MMS195-D01 "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Die-cast Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Action Figure, I had said that the Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Action Figure was unable to achieve the famous superhero landing pose (see the entry HERE). He even sent me beautifully taken pictures of Hot Toys Iron Patriot in the landing pose which are now shared here with his kind permission for all to admire and enjoy.


Seeing the Iron Patriot figure in this pose also confirms that the recently released and reviewed Hot Toys MMS300-D11 Movie Masterpiece Series Die-cast "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark XLV Collectible Figure (see the action figure review post HERE, HERE and HERE) should be able to achieve this same landing pose as well as both die-cast Iron Man figures have the same basic construction and body type with clever engineering to allow for more flexibility in posing. This is the closest I think both Iron suits can come to the famous superhero landing pose which can be seen in almost all of the superhero films these days. It is almost mandatory that the producers include a superhero landing pose in at least one scene in any superhero movie.

Coming back to this Hot Toys Iron Patriot landing pose. In most angles (especially from the right side), the pose is perfect except when seen from the front or left side - scroll down to see the pics which are beautifully taken. In my humble opinion, I find that the left leg is too much to the side which wouldn't have been able to absorb the impact of the landing. Ideally (for me), the left leg should be more to the front and closer to the body with the body a little hunched up and compacted - see pictures HERE of the Phicen Limited 1:6 scale Super-Flexible 12-inch Male Seamless Body to have an idea of what I mean. But hey, that's just OCD me. This is as good as it gets :) Once again, a BIG Thank You to Leonard Leslie Pujiono for the awesome and stunning pics.

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

Square Enix Play Arts Kai Marvel Universe Variant 1/7th scale Deadpool Action Figure

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With great power comes great irresponsibility. Deadpool, based on Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, descends upon us as a PLAY ARTS KAI action figure!

We have included three interchangeable head pieces featuring different facial expressions and a variety of interchangeable hands so that the collector can enjoy Deadpool’s comical and expressive character. With a wide range of motion, it is easy to recreate Deadpool’s dynamic nature. This figure’s possible poses range from mischievous gestures to powerful action stances.


Making sure our paintwork kept in line with the image of Deadpool portrayed in the film, we applied a deep red gradation on top of a more vivid metallic color. We also added some weathering effects to the armor, evoking the sharp contrast between Deadpool’s silly attitude and serious badassery.

Enjoy the true nature of Deadpool, in all his twisted and deranged glory.

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Pre-order Prime 1 Studio "Beast Wars: Transformers" Optimus Primal 25" tall Statue

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"In the spark of an enemy, there will be salvation. And in the darkest hour, there will be a light."

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present Optimus Primal from Beast Wars: Transformers. Optimus Primal is one of the most prominent and well-recognized Maximals in Transformers history. Young and untested, Optimus Primal was a mere captain of an exploration ship when he and his crew were diverted off-course to pursue a stolen Predacon ship under the leadership of Megatron. To Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Beast Wars, we have crafted Optimus Primal with great attention to detail and the true original design of the character. The base on which it stands features a defeated waspinator among a jungle environment. The statue of Optimus features LED light-up eyes.


This is the ultimate Optimus Primal piece for all Beast Wars: Transformers fans. The Prime 1 Studio "Beast Wars: Transformers" Optimus Primal Statue specially features: Approximately 25 inches tall, LED light-up function on head, One (1) switchable normal head, One (1) switchable angry head. Sideshow Exclusive: one (1) switchable battle mask head. Product Size: 24.80" H (629.92mm) x 15.75" W (400.05mm) x 18.11" L (459.99mm)

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Check out ThreeZero ONE–PUNCH MAN 1/6th scale SAITAMA Articulated Figure Preview Pics

One-Punch Man (Japanese: ワンパンマン Hepburn: Wanpanman) is an ongoing Japanese superhero parody webcomic created by an author using the pseudonym One which began publication in early 2009. The series quickly went viral, surpassing 7.9 million hits in June 2012. The Japanese shortened name Wanpanman is a play on the long-running children's character Anpanman, wanpan being a contraction of wanpanchi ("one punch"). One-Punch Man tells the story of Saitama, a completely overpowered superhero who has grown bored by the absence of challenge in his fight against evil.


ONE-PUNCH MAN 1/6th scale Articulated Figure: SAITAMA Collectible Details: SAITAMA stands ~12” (~30cm) tall; Includes Two Interchangeable Heads: Serious expression; Usual comical expression. Articulated figure features the following clothing and accessories: Tailored Hero Suit Costume with Cape; “Munageya” Supermarket Shopping Bag; Snap-lock Coin Purse; One Package of Crab Claws; One Leek. Collectible comes with Exchangeable Gloved Hands: 1 pair relaxed; 1 pair fists; 1 pair gripping.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Toys Box 1/6th scale Backstreet Base Station Diorama Display for 12-inch articulated figures

1/6th scale Diorama display bases are great additions to 12-inch figure collecting as they add another dimension to the overall display concept. Now you can create scenes and situations with your figures to show how they relate with one another and how realistic they look when placed in their own environment other than a glass display case.


Toys Box Model#SS015-1/3 1/6th scale Backstreet Base Station Diorama Display for 12-inch articulated figures is ideal for recreating a gang scene. Its expanded size is 40 x 40 x 22cm and includes a Back wall, Bottom floor, Side metal mesh and Barrel (removable). You can check out more diorama display bases I've posted on my toy blog HERE with my favorite being the IHNS TOYS SO-00001 1/6th scale The Cave scene platform (see pictures HERE).

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

ZC Toys Custom Made 1/6th scale Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon 12-inch action figure

Daryl Dixon is a main character and survivor of the outbreak in AMC's The Walking Dead. He is the younger brother to Merle. Daryl is an expert at hunting, tracking, navigation, and observation. Due to his survival skills, Rick Grimes values him as an important member of the group.

Daryl begins the show as a brazen, impulsive redneck but develops himself an integral part of the group. His aggression is unprecedented, and it remains one of his most valuable assets, as well as one of his most noticeable.


ZC Toys Custom Made 1/6th scale Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon 12-inch action figure will come with Male Head sculpt with rooted hair (Straight eye look), Wounded head sculpt with rooted hair (Slanted eye look), Knife, Crossbow, Arrows X 4, Seamless Arm male figure body, Pose-able Hands X 8, Scabbard, Shoes, Pants, Sleeveless shirt, Vest, Scarf, squirrel, Figure Stand

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

PLAY TOY P013 1/6th scale Monster Hunter 12-inch figure aka Hugh Jackman Van Helsing

Van Helsing is a 2004 American dark fantasy action-adventure film directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh Jackman as vigilante monster hunter Van Helsing, and Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious. The film is an homage and tribute to the Universal Horror Monster films from the 1930s and 1940s (also produced by Universal Studios which were in turn based on novels by Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley), of which Sommers is a fan.

The eponymous character was inspired by the Dutch vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing from Irish author Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the film includes a number of monsters such as Count Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and werewolves in a way similar to the multi-monster movies that Universal produced in the 1940s, such as Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man and House of Dracula.


PLAY TOY P013 1/6th scale Monster Hunter 12-inch figure Product Details: Head sculpt, Male body, Top, Pants, Vest, Boots, Belt, Leather coat, Sharp wheel x2, crossbow, Pistol x2, scarf, Facemask, Pocket watch, Hat, interchangeable Hand x4

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Monday, November 7, 2016

Prime 1 Studio Half-Scale "Batman v Superman" Wonder Woman 40-inch / 1m Polystone Statue

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"I’ve killed things from other worlds before."

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present Wonder Woman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Princess Diana of Themyscira is the Amazon Princess, the immortal demigoddess daughter of Zeus and Queen Hippolyta. Now residing in “Man’s World”, she goes by the name Diana Prince while hiding within society as an antiquities dealer, and is known throughout the media as the first and foremost superheroine Wonder Woman. Standing approximately 40 inches tall, the Wonder Woman 1:2 scale statue is crafted with great attention to detail and likeness and is the ultimate Wonder Woman piece for all fans!


Prime 1 Studio "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Wonder Woman Half-Scale Polystone Statue features: Approximately 40-inch tall / 101.6 cm (Base: 3.81-inch H), High-quality translucent resin for a lifelike skin effect, Realistic hair for a lifelike effect, Two (2) emblems for display, LED Spotlight function on the base

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Saturday, November 5, 2016

DID 1/6th U.S. Army 2nd Armored Division Military Police "BRYAN" figure aka Ross Geller

The 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels") was an armored division of the United States Army. The 2nd Armored Division was formed at Fort Benning, Georgia on 15 July 1940. It was originally commanded by Major General Charles L. Scott, with Colonel George S. Patton in charge of training. Scott was promoted to command the I Armored Corps in November of that year, which put Patton, now a brigadier general, in command of the division. The division played an important role during World War II in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily and the liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and the invasion of Germany.

Military police (MP) are law enforcement agencies connected with, or part of, the military of a state. The status of military police is usually prominently displayed on the helmet and/or on an armband, brassard, or arm or shoulder flash.


DID 1/6th scale U.S. Army 2nd Armored Division Military Police "BRYAN" figure Features: Head Sculpt, Male Figure Body, Hand Assortment, M41 field jacket, Pants, Shirt, Scarf, Tie, Pistol Belt, X Harness, M43 buckle boots (genuine leather), Thompson M1 SMG, Thompson magazines x3, M1911 pistol with magazine, Bayonet with sheath, EE8-A Field Radio with leather case, Baton, Whistle with chain, MP helmet, Flashlight, Pistol holster (made of leather), Thompson 5-pocket ammunition pouch, M1911 mag pouch, Goggles, Sunglasses, Canteen with cover, First Aid pouch, Insignia. NOTE: Motorcycle not included (display only)

The head sculpt has an incredible likeness to David Schwimmer who played Ross Geller in the NBC sitcom Friends. He also played Captain Herbert M. Sobel in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' HBO World War II miniseries Band of Brothers, a role not suited for him due to the fact that as Ross Geller, David Schwimmer was a fan favorite and Captain Herbert M. Sobel wasn't popular for his hard and cruel ways.

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Friday, November 4, 2016

Check out King Arts 1/9th scale YellowJacket 22cm tall Die-cast action figure from Ant-Man

Ant-Man is a 2015 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name: Scott Lang and Hank Pym. Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Corey Stoll portrays Darren Cross / Yellowjacket: A former protégé of Pym's, who takes over his mentor's company and militarizes a similar version of the Ant-Man technology to create the Yellowjacket suit.


King Arts DFS063 1/9th scale YellowJacket 22cm tall action figure from Ant-Man movie features Ultra High Mobility which allows for dynamic poses with nice detailing and texture. Figure is equipped with 3 different style hands and Figure Stand for displaying a variety of moves!

It's too bad Hot Toys did not go on to produce the 1/6th scale YellowJacket figure even though it was shown at various toy conventions (see my toy blog post HERE). I guess the market feedback wasn't great and Hot Toys wasn't sure if it could make money from the figure's release. As they say in the world, "No money, no honey."

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Hot Toys upcoming releases: Ada, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, "Sneaky" Mark XV, Ant-Man, Joker

Today let's enjoy the beautiful sight of a bunch of newly released heroes and villains sitting together in our secret underground chamber, waiting to fulfill your orders!

The soon-to-ship Hot Toys products include the 1/6th scale collectible figures of Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Stormtrooper Jedha Patrol (TK-14057), and the latter two as a collectible set from the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. There are also the "Sneaky" Mark XV from Iron Man 3, Ant-Man from Captain America: Civil War, and the Joker (Arkham Asylum Version) from Suicide Squad.


First out of the gate is Ada Wong from Resident Evil 6, who has just been released and we believe it’s a total winner. Finally, the one superstar of this already stellar lineup is no doubt the grand and magnificent 1/4th scale collectible figure of Iron Man Mark XLV from Avengers: Age of Ultron

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Hot Toys Star Wars Battlefront - 1/6th Scale Snowtroopers 12-inch Figures Collectible Set

The Snowtroopers are trained for operations in arctic conditions and equipped with specialized gear to protect them against cold. When deployed, Snowtroopers wear breath heaters and protective hoods, insulated suits and belt capes, rugged boots, heating units and survival backpacks. During the Battle of Hoth, Snowtroopers were deployed from AT-AT walkers and quickly and ruthlessly took control of Echo Base.

Today Hot Toys is excited to present a special 2-pack set of the 1/6th scale Snowtrooper collectible figures based on their appearance in the highly popular game Star Wars Battlefront! The highly accurate collectible figures feature finely crafted classic Snowtrooper armors with weathering effects, detailed helmets with fabric breather hoods, removable survival backpacks, E-11 blasters rifles, and 2 specially designed snow-themed figure stands (one of which featuring a dynamic stand ideal for aerial poses). Moreover, a magnetically attached jetpack and Smart Rocket are included to let fans have more display options for this cold weather assault trooper! This 1/6th scale Snowtroopers Collectible Figures Set also exclusively comes with a bonus DTL-20A blaster rifle!


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Hot Toys Star Wars Battlefront - 1/6th scale Snowtrooper (Deluxe Version) 12-inch figure

The Snowtrooper is an iconic specialized trooper in the Star Wars galaxy. This elite Imperial attack force is equipped with specialized protective gear and heavy armaments, which give them the advantage in frigid environments such as the icy world of Hoth.

Now Hot Toys is pleased to announce a Deluxe Version of the 1/6th scale Snowtrooper collectible figure based on their appearance in the popular game Star Wars Battlefront! The highly accurate collectible figure features finely crafted classic Snowtrooper armor with weathering effects, a detailed helmet with fabric breather hood, a removable survival backpack, an E-11 blaster, and a specially designed snow-themed dynamic figure stand ideal for aerial poses. The Deluxe Version also comes with a bonus Smart Rocket and a magnetically attached jetpack for more variety of display options.


This one can fly whereas the earlier one couldn't (see previous toy blog post HERE).

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Hot Toys Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - 1/6th scale Snowtrooper 12-inch action figure

In The Empire Strikes Back, the Snowtroopers make an impressive entrance during the Battle of Hoth as they are deployed from AT-AT walkers to storm the Rebels' Echo Base and score a decisive victory for the Empire. This elite Imperial attack force is equipped with specialized protective gear and heavy armaments, which give them the advantage in frigid environments such as the icy world of Hoth.

Now Hot Toys is pleased to announce the 1/6th scale collectible figure of the classic Snowtrooper! The movie-accurate collectible figure features finely crafted Snowtrooper armor with weathering effects, a detailed helmet with fabric breather hood, a removable survival backpack, a E-11 blaster, and a specially designed snow-themed figure stand.


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DAM TOYS 1/6th scale KSK (Kommando Spezialkräfte) LRRP(Fernspäher) 12-inch figure

KSK Kommando Spezialkräfte (Special Forces Command, KSK) is an elite special forces military unit composed of special operations soldiers handpicked from the ranks of Germany's Bundeswehr and organized under the Rapid Forces Division. KSK has received many decorations and awards from NATO, the United States and its affiliates and KSK operatives are frequently requested for joint anti-terror operations, notably in the Balkans and Middle East.

From 1973, until the KSK’s formation in 1996, the West German (and later German) government assigned all counter-terrorist and special operations activities to the GSG 9, a highly trained police force created shortly after the hostage-taking that transpired during the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Prior to 1973, the army’s Fernspäher (Long-Distance Reconnaissance), the navy’s Kampfschwimmer (Combat Swimmers/"Frogmen"), and (until 1989) the Special Weapons Escort Companies - Sonderwaffenbegleitkompanien were the only military units comparable to anything that other nations may have seen as dedicated special forces units. Following the KSK’s activation on April 1, 1997, all but one of the Fernspähkompanie have been either disbanded or merged into the newly constituted unit.


DAM TOYS NO.78039 1/6th scale KSK (Kommando Spezialkräfte) LRRP(Fernspäher) 12-inch figure PARTS LIST: HEAD SCULPT, DAM ACTION BODY, GLOVE HANDS FOR HOLDING WEAPON X3, T-SHIRT, CAMOUFLAGE SCARF, CAMOUFLAGE NECK GAITER, JUNGLE HAT (FLECKTARN), KSK COMBAT SMOCK (FLECKTARN), KSK COMBAT PANTS (FLECKTARN), TAKTIK CHEST RIG (FLECKTARN), TAKTIK MEDICATASCHE TRAUMA KIT POUCH (FLECKTARN), TAKTIK G36 DOUBLE MAGPOUCH (FLECKTARN), TAKTIK G36 OPEN MAGPOUCH (FLECKTARN), RIFLE & PISTOL MAGPOUCH X2 (FLECKTARN), STRIKE MBITR RADIO POUCH (FLECKTARN), STRIKE 40MM GRENADE POUCH (FLECKTARN), MOUNTAIN BOOT GTX SCHWARZ, BERGHAUS CYCLOPS II ATLAS RUCKSACK, LUCIE FACE MASK, LUCIE NIGHT VISION GOGGLES, COMTAC II HEADSET, PELTOR PTT, AN/PRC-148 MBITR RADIO, MBITR BROADBAND ANTENNA, FORETREX 401 GPS, SUUNTO VECTOR WATCH, SATELLITE PICTURE, LIGHT STICK X2, SMOKE GRENADE, STREAMLIGHT, COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET, G36KSK RIFLE WITH AG36 GRENADE LAUNCHER, LLM01 LASER LIGHT MODULE WITH SWITCH, MP7A1 FLIP FRONT & REAR SIGHT, SPECTER DR 1.5-6X SIGHT WITH REDDOT SIGHT, G36 30R MAG X3, G36 PMAG X3, 40MM HE GRENADE X6, TACTICAL RIFLE SLING, MP5SD6 SMG, MP5 30R MAG X3, MP5 SLING, P8 PISTOL, PISTOL MAG X3, CQC P8 PISTOL DROP LEG HOLSTER

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

October 2016 Haul: 1/6th scale Rey & BB-8 Two-pack Set, ArtFigures DeadShot + Phicen M32

This is my October 2016 haul: Hot Toys MMS337 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1:6 scale REY and BB-8 collectible figure set, Art Figures AF021 1/6th scale Dead Soldier 12-inch action figure and Phicen Limited PL2016-M32 1/6th scale Super Flexible Asian Male Seamless Body.


I have been pretty busy lately packing everything for the big move to the newer, smaller place which should be ready in December. Hence the lack of reviews lately :( Many figures will have to go as the display space will be greatly reduced but that hasn't stopped me from getting new stuff LOL. It will be mostly out with the old and in with the new as I'm quite the sucker for new things and the innovative ways 1:6 manufacturers (toy companies sound so wrong since the figures I collect don't fall under the TOYS category anymore) have come up with to produce collectible figures. Case-in-point would be the DollsOddSaga 1:6 scale "Outer Heaven" Exo-skeleton collectible figure which I have just reviewed on my toy blog HERE and HERE, the first of its kind with an working / articulated exo-skeleton attached to a 12-inch body.

Okay, back to the reveal just in case you think these are just empty boxes. It seems there are people who do just collect Hot Toys boxes although I think that's happening less these days. See my toy blog post titled "Hot Toys Collector or Hot Toys Box Collector? Age-old question: To open / not to open the toy1" posted HERE. When Hot Toys first came on the scene, almost every figure would be sold out fast but these days, many Hot Toys figures can still be available at many sites because the take up rate is not as high as before.

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