Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Mezco Toyz 1/12 Margot Robbi as Suicide Squad Harley Quinn One:12 Collective Action Figure

What do you get when a secret government agency forms a super team comprised completely of bad guys?

“Worst. Heroes. Ever!”

Straight from the DC Comic's blockbuster movie Suicide Squad comes Harley Quinn, the deranged and extremely dangerous poster girl formally known as Dr. Harleen Quinzel; now villainess girlfriend to the psychotic Joker.

Debuting our premiere female body, the One:12 Collective captures every aspect of Margot Robbi's celebrated portrayal of the dangerously unpredictable Harley Quinn, crafted with detailing and outfitting never seen before at this scale.


Mezco Toyz: Suicide Squad Harley Quinn One:12 Collective Action Figure features: Three (3) newly developed, detailed head portraits featuring Margot Robbi's likeness including: standard portrait, Laughing portrait, Bubble gum popping portrait | Approximately 16cm tall One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation | Hand-painted, authentic detailing | Five (5) interchangeable hands including: One (1) pair of posing hands (L & R), One (1) pair of baseball bat holding hands (L & R), One (1) gun holding hand (R)

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Monday, January 30, 2017

January 2017 Haul #3: Pew Pew Gun 1/6th scale Robotic Nude & Scarlet Witch (combat version)

Not a bad start to the new year :) especially when one can have so many wonderful figures all in one month - check out my earlier hauls for January 2017 posted on my toy blog HERE and HERE. And before February even comes, I've got two more to add to the collection - Pew Pew Gun 1/6th scale Pinyike Robotic Nude Body Combat Type (White) and AC Play 1/6th scale Scarlet Witch (combat version) 12-inch collectible figure.


The Pew Pew Gun 1/6th scale Pinyike Robotic Nude Body Combat Type (White) stands at 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) tall and features over 36 points of articulation (not including articulated fingers). It also has a light-up LED function head (Requires AG1 X 3 Button Cell Batteries for light-up LED function, batteries not included), helmet / mask with full face visor, robot hands with articulated fingers x2, interchangeable hands x4, energy capsule and figure stand.

AC Play 1/6th scale Scarlet Witch (combat version) 12-inch collectible figure is Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch as seen at the ending of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, where she is wearing her new outfit as part of the new Avengers team led by Captain America and Black Widow. This was also Hot Toys exclusive MOVIE PROMO EDITION item only available in selected markets - see the preview pics HERE.

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

ToyHaven 3 – Work-In-Progress Report Part 2

continued from previous toy blog post...

I am most happy to report that the customised 98.5" L x 84" H x 19.25" D (2500mm L x 2134mm H x 495mm D) full glass display shelf which will be the centre piece of my new place (ToyHaven3) is coming along nicely :) Lots of stuff to put in and I'm not even halfway there yet LOL


The plan is to display Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series 1/6th scale figures because of the high quality finishing and superbly crafted pieces and it's going to take a while to get organised and choose which figures to display up front and which ones to be behind. The great thing about it being all glass is that I can also choose to display them back to back so that they face out on both sides. Still thinking about the many possibilities for display.


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Saturday, January 28, 2017

"It's them! Blast them!" Review of Bandai 1/6th scale Star Wars Stormtrooper Model Kit

This was part of my January 2017 haul posted on my toy blog HERE

When I first found out about this Bandai 1/6th scale Star Wars Stormtrooper Plastic Model Kit, I was most intrigued. I've done plastic model kits in the past but they were mostly of vehicles (planes and automobiles) and robots (Gundam and Zaku, posted HERE and HERE respectively) so I was really keen to see how Bandai would make this Stormtrooper Plastic Model Kit work. After the experience of putting this figure together, I am most impressed and convinced that this can work. This 1/6th scale Stormtrooper is 305mm tall, highly detailed and Bandai went about solving some of the issues pretty well, such as the placement of the two Blast Energy Sinks which has always been a problem with the Stormtroopers. The lens for the helmet is actually dark green translucent plastic and not hard opaque plastic painted green. The entire Stormtrooper armor is made of a shiny white plastic which is more movie accurate as opposed to the dull white of other 12-inch Stormtroopers. Although everything has to be assembled, no glue was required and every part connected easily and stayed connected without any problems. It was really quite a breeze putting this Stormtrooper together as the instructions were very clear, even though the text was in Japanese. The illustrations were so accurate I didn't need to know Japanese to interpret the assembly instructions.


I had bought two of these Stormtrooper Model Kits as I was quietly confident that this could work. Also one Stormtrooper is never enough when you want to build an army, PLUS two of these cost less than one Hot Toys figure :) Can't wait to get started on the second Stormtrooper. In the pictures posted in this review, I haven't put in the decals yet as I was excited to show off this newest addition to the ever growing Stormtrooper army.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Preview pictures released of ThreeZero 1/6th scale ULTRAMAN SUIT 31cm collectible figure

From ThreeZero:
We are very excited to announce that 1/6th scale ULTRAMAN SUIT collectible is available for pre-order at our completely new threezero Official Website: www.threezerohk.com starting from NOW for a limited time only!


ThreeZero 1/6th scale ULTRAMAN SUIT collectible figure stands approximately 12.2” (31cm) tall and features original body with over 40 points of articulation based on the appearance in ULTRAMAN manga. Exquisitely detailed suit decals, paint application and weathering; Interchangeable Shinjiro head (sculpted by Ryu Oyama); LED Light-up Features in the Eyes, Color Timer on Chest and Spacium Blade device on both arms (Requires 8 x AG1 Button Cell Batteries and Batteries not included). Accessories Included: Figure comes with Spacium Blade Arm Blade Effect Pieces (clear parts); Four Pairs of Exchangeable Hands: 1 pair Relaxed; 1 pair Spread; 1 pair Fists; 1 pair Spacium Ray shooting pose.

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Check out Mondo "Waiting for My J Man" Harley Quinn 9.23-inch tall Statue (Mondo Exclusive)

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Harley Quinn (Harleen Frances Quinzel) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, and first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series in September 1992. She later appeared in DC Comics' Batman comic books, with her first comic book appearance in The Batman Adventures #12 (Sept. 1993).

Harley Quinn is the Joker's frequent accomplice and lover, whom she met while working as a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum, where the Joker was a patient. Her name is a play on the name "Harlequin", a character which originated in the commedia dell'arte.


Based on the poster and 7" vinyl record sleeve by Matt Taylor, the Waiting for My J Man statue features a lovelorn Harley Quinn, relaxing on a swanky shag carpet while listening to her favorite tunes, as she waits for a certain someone to come home. Inspired by "Batman: The Animated Series" | Approximately 9.25" H, 11" W, 10.5" D | Made from Polystone material

The exclusive version includes 7 double-sided mini records. NOTE: Records are not playable.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

"Shiver me timbers" – XD TOYS 1/6th Scale Captain of Octopus Action Figure is Davy Jones

Pre-order XD TOYS XD001 1/6th Scale Captain of Octopus Action Figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

Davy Jones is a fictional villain character in the Pirates of the Caribbean feature film series, who first appears in the second film, Dead Man's Chest and returns in the series' third instalment, At World's End. He is the captain of the Flying Dutchman (based on the feared ghost ship of the same name featured in nautical lore), roaming the seas in search of souls to serve upon his vessel for a century.

The character is based on the legendary devil of the seas with the same name, according to superstition among sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries. In contrast to the historical legends, the film's Jones is a tragic villain. However, even though starting off from a sympathetic backstory, his portrayal in the films is cruel and ruthless, with actor Bill Nighy's performance a subject of critical praise as well.


The computer-generated imagery used to complete Jones was highly praised, with Entertainment Weekly naming him as the second most convincing computer generated film character in film history, only behind King Kong from the 2005 film adaptation. The work on Davy Jones by Industrial Light and Magic earned them the 2006 Academy Award for Visual Effects for Dead Man's Chest.

Hot Toys had released a Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 1/6th scale Davy Jones Collectible Figure many years ago and I had posted an action figure review of the limited edition figure on my toy blog HERE but this is a new release by a different company, XD Toys.

Pre-order XD TOYS XD001 1/6th Scale Captain of Octopus Action Figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Hasbro x ThreeA Transformers Generation One Optimus Prime Classic Edition 16-inch Collectible

Hasbro and 3A proudly present the first release in the epic Transformers Generation One (TFG1) Premium Scale Collectible Series: the heroic Leader of the Autobots, OPTIMUS PRIME! Taking direct inspiration from the 1980s toy and animated series character model, Ashley Wood and the development team at ThreeA have taken a remixed approach that blends their uniquely stylized aesthetics while retaining Optimus Prime’s original iconic look.


Optimus Prime Classic Edition stands approximately 16” (40.64cm) tall and bears a newly designed brawler-esque physique. The Classic Edition features a hefty 30% die-cast body, heavily weathered metallic paint, LED illuminated detailing, and an incredible range of articulation – including opening Matrix Chamber. The tankards and wheel wells are removable for a more streamlined animation style appearance. TFG1 Optimus Prime comes complete with interchangeable Energon Axe and his iconic Blaster Rifle.

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Is this the droid you're looking for? Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th scale R2-D2

Pre-order Star Wars Episode VII Movie Masterpiece 1/6th scale R2-D2 from KGHobby Toys HERE

"R2-D2, you've come back!"

In the epic Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans' favorite Astromech droid R2-D2 has played a crucial role in the film when it wakes up from low power mode and presented the last piece of the map leading to the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker.

Today Hot Toys is pleased to officially introduce the 1/6th scale collectible figure of this beloved droid based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens!


The astonishing collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It features a meticulously crafted diecast metal dome, touch LED light-up functions, highly detailed mechanical construction with weathering effects, and remote controlled sound effect function featuring 12 iconic R2-D2 sounds!

Don't pass up the chance to add this stunning Astromech droid to your Star Wars collection. This is the droid you are looking for!

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ToyHaven 3 – Work-In-Progress Report Part 1

At first there was ToyHaven 1 (check out the toy blog post HERE from 2008).

Then there was ToyHaven 2, the last place I stayed in before the big move last year. You can see the post HERE and HERE.

Very soon ToyHaven 3 will be ready...


The setting up is going to take a while. It's easier to have empty shelves waiting to be filled than to have limited display space and trying to cut down on the contents to be displayed. That means a lot of stuff have to go and choosing which ones to put away is not easy haha

Anyway, here are some of the work-in-progress pictures. The centre piece of the new place will be the custom-made 98.5" L x 84" H x 19.25" D (2500mm L x 2134mm H x 495mm D) full glass display shelf which would allow me to display a variety of figures and collectibles :)


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Sunday, January 22, 2017

1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human 12-inch action figure Review II

continued from previous toy blog post HERE...

Here are some more pictures I took of the recently re-released 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human action figure. Besides putting this 12-inch action figure review under the Anime / Manga label because to me he looks very much inspired by that particular genre and would stand quite well beside Appleseed's Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires (check out my reviews posted HERE and HERE) or even Ghost in a Shell's Motoko Kusanagi (Medicom 1:6 scale version reviewed HERE), I also categorized him under the Kitbash label as all 12-inch figures are great for kitbashing and this is one more figure that can be added to the list of body types available.


In these pictures, I have the 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human 12-inch action figure holding the 1/6th scale Luke Skywalker light-up lightsaber which was reviewed earlier HERE as part of my January 2017 haul. The white skin does remind one of Asajj Ventress, a Dark Jedi who appeared in the "Star Wars: Clone Wars" cartoon (and the 12-inch version was reviewed on this toy blog earlier HERE).

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Pre-order Iron Studios 21" tall Darth Vader Statue

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Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to present the Darth Vader Legacy Replica. This limited edition statue is crafted from polystone and is based on original movie references from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Approximately 20 inches tall, the Darth Vader Statue is hand-painted and features additional arms and a LED lighted lightsaber for multiple display options. There are also light-up features in the base, belt, and chest (which shows the exact sequence of lights that appear in the film, based on the original prop).


This limited edition Iron Studios 21-inch tall Darth Vader Statue is based on original references from the movie. It will be made in Polystone, Hand painted and Includes (2) alternate right arms and (4) alternate left arms as well as a LED light up lightsaber and turned off lightsaber. There will also be Light up feature in the belt and in the base, AND Light up feature in the chest panel (with the original movie light sequence). Comes with Diorama base

Product Size: 20.86" H (529.84mm) x 13.77" W (349.76mm) x 14.96" L (379.98mm)

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Check out Square Enix Play Arts Kai Marvel Comics Variant 1/7th scale Wolverine figure

Pre-order Square Enix Marvel Universe Variant Play Arts Kai Wolverine Figure at BBTS (link HERE)

Armed with sharp claws made of adamantium, the hardest metal in the world, and a healing factor that allows for superhuman recovery, X-Men hero Wolverine enters the Square Enix Play Arts Kai Marvel Variant Series! Painstaking attention to textural detail can be seen in this Wolverine's costume and burly physique, from the hard surfaces of the armor, to the organic feel of the skin, down to the bulging veins in his arms. Shadows are painted in to highlight the molded features, while the paint, chipped here and there off his armor, hints at the many battles in his past.

In addition to the interchangeable hands and head, a Japanese katana adds to the variety of poseable actions. Figure includes display stand. Figure Size: Approx. W 4.5" x D 2.1" x H 9.9"


In 1975, Wolverine began as a loner with a shadowy past, and whatever character he had was mostly Canadian caricature. He loved beer and fighting; he dropped his g's and called people "Bub." With a superhuman healing factor, super senses, a skeleton reinforced with metal and retractable claws made of adamantium, he embodied every tough-guy cliché in pulp fiction: hints of dark deeds committed years ago that are better forgotten, a penchant for berserker rages, a love of cowboy hats and fringed leather jackets, a Clint Eastwood-style cigarillo, baroque facial hair, a motorcycle, and some of the corniest street dialogue this side of the Bowery Boys. (quoted from "I Heart Wolverine. How a ridiculous Canadian mutant conquered the world." by Grady Hendrix - full article HERE)

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Preview Pics of Hot Toys Suicide Squad 1/6th scale Harley Quinn (Prisoner Version) 12" figure

Pre-order Suicide Squad 1/6th scale Movie Masterpiece Harley Quinn Prison Version Figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

OR

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"Come on, I'm bored... Play with me!"

In the DC Extended Universe blockbuster Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn makes her entrance as a convict serving time in the Belle Reve Prison, where she is reluctantly enlisted in a secret task force doing dangerous dirty work for the government. Sultry but outright psychotic, the Queen of Gotham City is unmistakably the star in this ragtag team of supervillains, and today Hot Toys is excited to introduce an all-new 1/6th scale collectible figure of Harley Quinn in her prisoner outfit!


Expertly crafted based on Margot Robbie's appearance as Harley Quinn in the film, this movie-accurate collectible figure features a newly sculpted head, a newly developed specialized body with enhanced leg articulations, finely tailored prisoner costume, a variety of accessories she enjoys as a "privileged" inmate, and a specially designed figure stand with character backdrop and a removable prison cell mattress.

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WOLFKING Western Story 1:6 scale Red Head Danny 12-inch action figure - smoke not included

This WOLFKING Western Story 1:6 scale Red Head Danny 12-inch wild west action figure has a rather strong anime vibe to it. I can't put my finger on it but I keep thinking I've seen this character before or he looks very similar to another cartoon / anime or manga character. Perhaps he reminds me a little of Daisuke Jigen, a fictional character created by Monkey Punch for his manga series Lupin III, which debuted in Weekly Manga Action on August 10, 1967. Jigen is the trigger man, sharpshooter, aide-de-camp and close friend of Arsène Lupin III. Another reason is the ridiculous looking revolvers with the huge barrels and the super pointy cowboy boots, all of which can only be anime / manga inspired.


WOLFKING Western Story 1:6 scale Red Head Danny 12-inch action figure will come with: Head sculpt, Action body, 3 pairs of interchangeable hands, Shirt, Jeans, Scarf, Waistcoat, Bracer x2, Leather belt, Leggings, Leather shoes, Lighter, Lighter sleeve, Cigar, Shotgun, Revolver x2, Holster x2, Dagger, Knife pouch. Smoke is not included. You'll see a lot of it in the pictures but it's not provided :p And by the way, which cowboy doesn't wear a hat?

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Review 1: 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human 12-inch action figure

This was part of my January 2017 haul (posted earlier on my toy blog HERE)

Since coming across this 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human action figure some time back, I've been keen to get my hands on this figure but not for the price they were asking for on the after sales market which was quite high, being the usual over inflated price after the figure hits the secondary market where demand exceeds the limited supply. So I was most glad when TOA Heavy Industries said that they were bringing back this much wanted Synthetic Human at the reasonable asking price of USD150 including shipping.

So I didn't hesitate to put my pre-order in but the arrival of this figure certainly took a while. Estimated to ship in September 2016, it turned into a three-month wait as the factory ran into difficulty due to unforeseen circumstances (earthquake happened! That'll do quite some damage to any scheduling you might have planned). But it finally arrived and here are the pictures I took of the 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human 12-inch action figure.


I categorized him under the "Anime / Manga" label as that's what I see when I look at this 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human 12-inch action figure. Images of manga inspired anime from the likes of Ghost in a Shell and other Japanese animated stories spring immediately to my mind. I also get the "I, Robot" and "A.I." vibes from this figure. The wife mentioned Westworld which also has some relevance. This 1000toys TOA Heavy Industries 1/6th scale Synthetic Human figure has a very good range of articulation, quite on par with the recently released Phicen 1/6th scale Super-Flexible Male Seamless Bodies (PL2015-M30 reviewed earlier on my toy blog HERE and PL2015-M31, reviewed HERE and HERE)

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Storm Collectibles 1/6th scale Mike Tyson Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion

Pre-order Storm Collectibles 1/6th Scale Mike Tyson The Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion Collectible Figure from BBTS (link HERE)

Mike Tyson won his first title fight via a second round TKO against Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship. Tyson would go on to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) title from James Smith and would later become the first heavyweight to hold all three major boxing belts when he beat Tony Tucker for the International Boxing Federation “IBF” title.

Storm Collectibles is proud to be the first company to be granted official licenses from the WBC, WBA and IBF to produce their championship belts exclusively for our 1:6-scale Mike Tyson figure. An intricately detailed representation of Mike Tyson in his mid-era boxing career and the 3 major boxing championship belts that he earned in his early ages. This is the collection that all Mike Tyson and boxing fans do not wanna miss it.


MIKE TYSON - The Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion 1:6 scale Collectible Figure set Includes: Two Mike Tyson head sculpts, Brand new developed Seamless-body (material & articulation), Official World Boxing Council “WBC” Championship Belt, Official World Boxing Association “WBA” Championship Belt, Official International Boxing Federation “IBF” Championship Belt, Everlast Boxing Trunks, Everlast Boxing Gloves, Everlast Boxing Sandbag, Boxing Boots, White towel

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

VTS Toys 1/6th scale Axeman Francisco aka 12-inch tall Francis / Ajax from Deadpool movie

Pre-order VTS Toys 1/6th scale Axeman Francisco from KGHobby Toys HERE

Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film directed by Tim Miller and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is the eighth installment in the X-Men film series, and stars Ryan Reynolds as the title character, as well as Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Leslie Uggams, Brianna Hildebrand, and Stefan Kapičić. In the film, antihero Deadpool hunts the man who nearly destroyed his life while also trying to reunite with his lost love.

Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.


Ed Skrein stars as Francis Freeman / Ajax: An artificially mutated member of Weapon X, the program that creates Deadpool. Ajax is a weapons expert, with enhanced reflexes and immunity to pain.

VTS Toys (Vm-021) 1/6th scale Axeman Francisco Parts list: Highly Detailed Head Sculpt, Newly Developed Action Body, Six (6) Pieces Of Interchangeable Gloved Hands Including: One (1) Pair Of Fists, One (1) Pair Of Relaxed Hands, One (1) Pair Of Hands For Holding Axe. Costume: One(1) Pair Of Pants, One Armoured Vest, One Long Sleeve T-Shirt, One(1) Pair Of Boots, One(1) Belt. Weapons: One(1) Pair Of Tomahawk Axes. Accessories: One(1) Pair Of Arm Pads, Figure Stand

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Super Duck 1/6th scale Female Hero Outfit Set: What if Captain America was a female warrior?

Pre-order SUPER DUCK C019 1/6 Scale Captain Female Costume Set from KGHobby Toys HERE

What if Captain America was a female warrior? Imagine a world where instead of Wonder Woman, you get a female Captain America. How would she dress? The designers at Super Duck thinks Lady Captain America would look like this. My question is: Why would she wear so little clothes into battle? She would still look sexy if she was fully clothed. But then, maybe they won't be able to sell so many comic books. If you were to imagine Wonder Woman wearing this outfit instead, then it's about right. The colors are different but the look and style is pretty much the same. This looks like a Wonder Woman Captain America mashup.


Super Duck 1/6th scale Female Hero Outfit Set Features: - Leotard - Corset - Pistol - Magazine - Shoulder Holster - Shield - Gloved Hand Assortment - Boot / Feet. NOTE: Head sculpt and body not included (display only).

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Pre-order 1/7th Frank Frazetta Collectibles Death Dealer Faux Bronze Statue by Quarantine Studio

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Standing atop a barren landscape littered with trophies of his conquests, the Death Dealer awaits. Quarantine Studio is proud to announce the release of their Limited Edition Death Dealer collectible statue in a faux bronze finish.

Created by legendary artist, Frank Frazetta, the Death Dealer has been placed among the most prominent icons in the comic/fantasy art world. Armor clad with a horned, spiked helmet and carrying an ax suitable to lay waste to any foe, the elements of the great slayer are all portrayed in this stunning statue, fully approved and licensed by the Frazetta Art Museum.


This statue is cast in polystone resin then meticulously hand-painted to replicate a real bronze finish. Measuring approximately 14 inches tall with a faux finished marble base that is 7 inches wide and 5 inches deep. This Death Dealer statue is extremely limited in a numbered edition and comes in a handsome collector's box. Truly, a magnificent piece of artwork that celebrates the talents of Frank Frazetta Sr. Product Size: 14" H (355.6mm) x 7" W (177.8mm) x 5" L (127mm)

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Third Party 1/6th scale Ada 12-inch Female Figure Set from the Resident Evil franchise

Ada Wong (Japanese: エイダ・ウォン Hepburn: Eida Won) is a fictional character in the Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan) horror franchise by Capcom. She is a mysterious and ambiguous antihero figure, working for the series' villains but also helping the protagonist Leon S. Kennedy. Introduced as a supporting character in the video game Resident Evil 2 in 1998, Ada later appeared as a player character or in supporting roles in the video games Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and Resident Evil 6, as well as in the animated film Resident Evil: Damnation. The live-action film series' version of Ada first appeared in Resident Evil: Retribution. Ada was well received and became one of the most popular characters in the series.


Third Party 1/6th scale Ada 12-inch Female Figure Set Features: Head Sculpt, Female Body, Red Shirt, Leather Pants, Arm guards x2, Belt, Hand Gun, Hands x5, Boots, Figure Stand

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Preview Pictures of Hot Toys Batman: Arkham Asylum 1/6th scale The Joker Collectible Figure

Pre-order Hot Toys 1/6th Scale Video Game Masterpiece Batman: Arkham Asylum - Joker figure at BBTS (link HERE)

"Welcome to the madhouse, Batman!"

In Batman: Arkham Asylum, the game title that jumpstarted the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham game series, Batman must do all it takes to stop The Joker's elaborate plot to destroy Gotham City with the terrifying TITAN drug! As the game's main antagonist and mastermind of the evil plan, The Joker is menacing yet captivated many fans' "love" for this maniacal Clown Prince of Crime!

Today, Hot Toys is delighted to officially introduce many fans' widely anticipated 1/6th scale collectible figure of The Joker in Batman: Arkham Asylum!


The collectible figure is expertly crafted based on the appearance of The Joker in the game. It features a newly sculpted head sculpt with Joker's iconic grin on his face, newly developed body, skillfully tailored costume, a number of detailed weapons and accessories including a pistol, injection gun, chattering teeth explosive, and a figure stand with specially designed backdrop.

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AC Play 1/6th scale Undercover Female 12-inch female aka Black Widow hiding out in the open

Pre-order AC Play ATX023 1/6 Scale Stealth Widow Action Figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

The 2016 superhero movie "Captain America: Civil War" opens approximately one year after the Ultron Offensive, with public opinion of the Avengers becoming increasingly divided due to the events in New York, Washington, D.C. and Sokovia. The team – which now consists of Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, Sam Wilson and Wanda Maximoff – learn that former HYDRA sleeper agent Brock Rumlow, who now calls himself "Crossbones" plans to steal a biological chemical weapon from the Institute for Infectious Diseases in Lagos, Nigeria. They go undercover to try and stop Crossbones.


AC Play 1/6th scale Undercover Female 12-inch female action figure is inspired by Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow as seen in the opening scene in "Captain America: Civil War". It features: - Head Sculpt - Female Body - Pea Coat - Tank Top - Jeans - Boots - Hands x7 - Arm Band x2 - Cell Phone - Figure Stand

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Monday, January 9, 2017

January 2017 Haul 2: Funko POP Batman, Kotobukiya Lady Deadpool Bishoujo Statue and TOA 1000toys 1/6th scale Synthetic Human

Besides my earlier haul in January 2017 (see my toy blog post HERE), I also received some late Christmas gifts which I shall consider as a haul too since they do add to the collection :)


I was blessed with an adorable Funko POP Heroes: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - 3 3/4 inches tall Batman stylized POP vinyl Figure, a Kotobukiya SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con) 2016 Exclusive: Lady Deadpool Bishoujo Statue and the long awaited re-issue of TOA Heavy Industries 1000toys 1/6th scale Synthetic Human action figure. Belated Christmas presents are still a welcome sight even if it's late arriving. The TOA Heavy Industries 1000toys 1/6th scale Synthetic Human Re-issue was due to be shipped in September 2016 but due to unforeseen circumstances (there was an earthquake in Japan which affected the work schedule at the factory), was delayed till late December 2016.

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Review of Bandai Online Shop Exclusive 27-inch tall Star Wars AT-AT Multi Stand Desk Organizer

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For me, one of the most memorable scenes of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was the introduction of the All Terrain Armored Transport Imperial Walkers at the battle of Hoth, when the mechanical behemoths appeared over the horizon and began their assault on the rebel base.

The AT-AT Multi Stand from Bandai is a 1/72 scale replica of the All Terrain Armored Transport Imperial Walkers from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Hoth battle scene, and it features plenty of hidden compartments (such as a pen holder, coin slot for coin bank, paper clip and tape holders, plus a cable organizer at the legs) that are ideal for holding all of the odds and ends that clutter up your desk. The iconic vehicle from the Galactic Empire has been shrunken to fit on your desk, and the AT-AT Multi Stand desk organizer helps you manage your scattered accessories. That's what I tell the missus but the truth is, it's just too cool not to have one. I don't care if I ever put anything in it, I just WANT it and now that i have it, I'm really lovin' it!


The Bandai Online Shop Exclusive Star Wars AT-AT Multi Stand Desk Organizer measures 268 mm (10.6-inch) tall, 312 mm (12.3-inch) long and 130mm (5.1 inches) wide. It also comes with a Snowspeeder replica measuring 73 x 24 x 65mm, and you can recreate that classic scene where Luke Skywalker pilots his Snowspeeder against the Imperial walkers during the Battle of Hoth. That's what this is all about. Forget the storage containers and what not. They aren't the reasons why I got this beauty. It's a nicely detailed 1/72 scale AT-AT with Snowspeeder! What other reasons do I need to convince me to get this?

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

MSE (Mission Specific Equipment) presents ZERT Z Squadron Sniper Team "Black Jack"

Z.E.R.T. (Zombie Eradication Response Team) is an organization that uses “Zombie” as a metaphor for any natural or man-made disasters that will occur in our lives; Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, criminal attacks or any type of situation where being prepared, trained and most importantly, armed with the proper mindset is required to see you and your family through to safety. Z.E.R.T. was officially launched in Las Vegas, November 2011 and now has 10000+ members in 35 different countries! Over 600 of these members are located in Las Vegas Nevada USA.

E&S (Easy & Simple) released a Z.E.R.T. (Zombie Eradication Response Team) 1:6 scale Jameson Deathridge 12-inch Figure sometime back - see the action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE and HERE. Pretty cool concept and I'm glad I was able to bag the first figure released.


Inspired by The Division by Tom Clancy, Mission Specific Equipment proudly brings you: Z.E.R.T. Z Squadron Sniper Team "Black Jack" featuring: E&S Buddy Body 1.0, Jack Osbourne Authorized Head sculpt | Clothing / outfit: Black Watch Cap, Futuristic Gas Mask Respirator, Padded Undersuit (Black), Kitanica Mk V Jacket, Kitanica Gen 2 All Season Pants, Lowa Zephyr Desert Mid TF Boots, Mechanix MPACT Gloves, Arcteryx LEAF Kneepads, LBT-0612A Riggers Belt, Cobra Duty Belt | Body Armor, Pouches & Packs: High Speed Gear AO Small Chest Rig, G-Code Scorpion Holster x3, Barrett 10rd Mag Pouch, Drop-leg Panel, TACO 556 Pouch x2, TAG PRC-148 Radio Pouch, 511 Sling Bag Backpack, Duffle Bag with Straps | Communications: NSW Invisio Headset M3, PRC-148 Radio | Accessories: VIP Strobe Light, M-67 Frag Grenade, M-18 Smoke Grenade, Incendiary Grenade, FNH USA Combat Knife & Sheath, Cyalume Red Light Sticks x4, Carabiners x4, Gear Rope, Military Emergency Tourniquet | Patches: Ace of Spades Skull, Diaper Dooty Gas Mask, Black Cat Z Squadron, Keep Calm & Kill, Red USA Flag | Sidearm: M1911 XSE Government Model, Surefire M332 Weapon Light, Safariland 6004 Tactical Holster

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Friday, January 6, 2017

Check out this VTS Toys 1/6th scale Wasteland Ranger - Furiosa 12-inch female action figure

Pre-order VTS Toys 1/6th scale Wasteland Ranger - Furiosa 12-inch female action figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) leads the despot's five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a loner and former captive. Fortified in the massive, armored truck the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord and his henchmen in a deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland.

Imperator Furiosa is a central protagonist alongside the title character in Mad Max: Fury Road. At the beginning of the film, she is Immortan Joe's top imperator and driver of his war rig, and later returns to the Citadel as its would-be savior. She is highly intelligent, an extraordinary driver, a veteran in wasteland survival, and is an exceptionally talented warrior.


VTS Toys (VM-020) 1/6th scale Wasteland Ranger - Furiosa female action figure Parts list: Real Like Head Sculpt, Female Action Body (Muscle Arm), Right Hand For Holding Bone Shifter Knife, Right Hand For Holding Gun, Articulated Mechanical Limb. Costume / outfit: Goggles, Black Waist, Black Leather Pants, Leather Belt A(Pvc), Leather Belt B(Pvc), Leather Belt C(Pvc), Leather Belt D(Pvc), Boots, T-Shirt, Leather Leg Guard (Pvc), Skull Chain Curtain Belt, Leather Bag X2, Shoulder Pad. Accessories: Glock 17, W&S Mk III Flare Pistol, Sks Rifle, Sks Rifle Sight, Rifle Bullet X4, Cheek Cartridge Stock Ammo Pouch (Black), Bone Shifter Knife, Figure Stand

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January 2017 Haul: Bandai Online Shop Exclusive Star Wars AT-AT Multi-Stand, Bandai Star Wars 1/6th scale Stormtrooper Model Kit and 1/6th scale light-up Luke lightsaber

The new year brings new beginnings, especially for me. 2016 ended with me moving to a newer and smaller place which means I have to get rid of a lot of my figures. Some of these figures have been with me since 1994 when I first started on my toy collecting journey. The collection has grown over the years and I've certainly amassed quite a collection over 22 years. But it's time to take stock and trim down the collection to those that I really want and those that I can do without. So I will be selling most of the stuff I have this year. That being said, I've not stopped collecting because I still love this hobby and all the new and nice stuff that are being produced and released. I'll just be collecting less while getting rid of more.


So what did I get for January 2017? There's the Bandai Online Shop Exclusive Star Wars AT-AT Multi-Stand Desk Organizer, Bandai Star Wars 1/6th scale Stormtrooper Plastic Model Kit and 1/6th scale light-up lightsaber that belongs to Luke Skywalker. The Stormtrooper Plastic Model Kit is a fraction of the price of any other 1/6th scale Stormtroopers out there and I just wanted to see for myself how the figure looks when put together. Judging by the prototype pictures, this Stormtrooper model kit looks like it's worth a shot (pun intended).

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Pre-order Yamato USA DC Comics Collectibles 21 inches (533.4mm) tall Batman Statue

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Darkness… a time of celebration for the criminals who ooze out of whatever sewer, rat way or shadowy place they chose to hide in… before emerging, looking to prey upon the weak and threatening the balance in the city that I’ve sworn to protect. Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Ivy… Selena… I will stand between them and the citizens of Gotham, to keep what happened to my parents from happening to anyone else… it’s time for them to fear the darkness… time for them to fear the Batman!


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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

OurWorld 1/6th scale The Silence of Lambs 12" Action figure - Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter

Pre-order Ourworld FS006 1/6 Scale The Silence of Lambs Action figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American horror-thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Scott Glenn. Adapted by Ted Tally from the 1988 novel of the same name by Thomas Harris, his second to feature the character of Dr. Hannibal Lecter; a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, the film was the second adaptation of a Harris novel featuring Lecter, preceded by the Michael Mann-directed Manhunter in 1986. In the film, Clarice Starling, a young U.S. FBI trainee, seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr. Lecter to apprehend another serial killer, known only as "Buffalo Bill".

Considered to be one of the greatest living actors, Hopkins is well known for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, its sequel Hannibal, and the prequel Red Dragon. His original portrayal of the character in The Silence of the Lambs has been labelled by the AFI as the number-one film villain.


OurWorld FS006 1/6th scale The Silence of Lambs 12-inch Action figure Parts list: Head sculpt, Mask, StraitJacket, Prisoner Jumpsuit, Shoes, Figure body, Hands x 4 pairs

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Pre-order Prime 1 Studio 1/2 scale Kojima Productions Collectibles Ludens 63-inch Statue

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“I’ll keep coming.”

Prime 1 Studio & Kojima Productions are proud to present Ludens half-scale statue from Kojima Productions. Ludens, sometimes dubbed Ludence, is the Kojima Productions company icon and mascot. He wears an "extra-vehicular activity (EVA) creative suit", and often carries a flag bearing the Kojima Productions logo which is based off Ludens himself. Ludens is prominently featured in a video titled "Kojima Productions logo movie", where he treks into the unknown of space and plants the studio flag into


Ludens is prominently featured in a video titled "Kojima Productions logo movie", where he treks into the unknown of space and plants the studio flag on uncharted lunar ground. Yoji Shinkawa was the principal designer of Ludens, having formulated the overall design and idiosyncrasies of the mascot. Ludens' design has a high-tech feel, giving him a nostalgic ambiance. The surface of his EVA suit has "Turing pattern"-like elements that slightly rotate, inspired by the Turing machine.

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Sunday, January 1, 2017

Preview pics of Toys Era 1/6th scale The Steel aka Colossus as seen in the 2016 film Deadpool

Pre-order Toys Era TE015 1/6 The Steel Collectible Figure from KGHobby Toys HERE

Colossus (Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975). A Russian mutant, he is a member of the X-Men. Able to transform himself into metallic form, he is by far the physically strongest of the team. Even when his powers are not engaged, he is a physically imposing figure of 6 ft 7 in (200 cm). He is portrayed as quiet, honest and virtuous. He has had a fairly consistent presence in X-Men-related comic books since his debut. A talented artist, he only reluctantly agrees to use his powers in combat, feeling it is his responsibility to use his abilities for the betterment of human- and mutant-kind.

Actor Daniel Cudmore portrayed Colossus in X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, and X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Stefan Kapičić provided the voice of a CGI Colossus in the 2016 film Deadpool. In the film, he tries to recruit Deadpool into the X-Men while teaching him the morality of being a superhero alongside his X-Men trainee Negasonic Teenage Warhead.


Toys Era has released these preview pics of their 1/6th scale The Steel aka Colossus as seen in the 2016 film Deadpool. It looks like Toys Era intends to release as many X-Men figures as they can.

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