Tuesday, October 31, 2017

CROZZ DESIGN 1/6th scale Deadly Sin 12-inch Action Figure aka Brad Pitt as David Mills in 7

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When retiring police Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) tackles a final case with the aid of newly transferred David Mills (Brad Pitt), they discover a number of elaborate and grizzly murders. They soon realize they are dealing with a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) who is targeting people he thinks represent one of the seven deadly sins. Somerset also befriends Mills' wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), who is pregnant and afraid to raise her child in the crime-riddled city.

Seven (sometimes stylized as SE7EN) is a 1995 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It stars Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey, and Kevin Spacey. It tells the story of David Mills (Pitt), a detective who partners with the retiring William Somerset (Freeman) to track down a serial killer (Spacey) who uses the seven deadly sins as a motif in his murders.


CROZZ DESIGN CD003 1/6th scale Deadly Sin 12-inch Action Figure PARTS LIST: 1/6th scale head sculpt, 12-inch figure body, Long sleeve shirt (white), Black tie, Black pants, Black belt, Black shoes, Black socks, Black leather long coat, Black body armor, Black shoulder holster, 92F Pistol, Warrant card with holder

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Review II: 2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th scale Mega-City One JUDGE DREDD 12" Collectible Figure

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This recently released 2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th Scale JUDGE DREDD 12-inch Collectible Figure is really nice and stays true to the original comic magazine version of the most feared Mega-City One elite cop or judge empowered to dispense instant justice as judge, jury and executioner.

I've already done a first part action figure review of this figure in the earlier post HERE, covering the box packaging, instructions and figure with his Lawgiver Mk2 and daystick. The daystick is the Judges' version of the nightstick with a titanium core. Now I'm posting pictures of Dredd with with gritted teeth and Lawrod. Two Interchangeable Faces are provided: Standard Scowl and Gritted Teeth Expressions.


The lawrod rifle was the standard rifle carried by all street judges in a holster on the side of their lawmaster bikes. Lawrods are a powerful sniper rifle-like weapons. They pack a strong round of ammunition capable of a small explosion but are rarely used due to inaccuracy in the shot. This 1/6th scale Lawrod comes with removable ammo magazine and shoulder stock. ThreeA's 12-inch Judge Dredd figure also comes with Lawgiver Mk1 with removable ammo magazine and Lawgiver Mk2 with removable ammo magazine.

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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Black Box Toys 1/6th scale Spectre Girl aka Léa Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann in Spectre

Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth spy film in the James Bond film series produced by Eon Productions for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Columbia Pictures. It is Daniel Craig's fourth performance as James Bond, and the second film in the series directed by Sam Mendes following Skyfall. The story sees Bond pitted against the global criminal organisation Spectre and their leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Bond attempts to thwart Blofeld's plan to launch a global surveillance network, and discovers Spectre and Blofeld were behind the events of the previous three films.

Léa Seydoux stars as Dr. Madeleine Swann, a psychologist working at a private medical clinic in the Austrian Alps, and the daughter of Mr. White (last seen in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, played by Jesper Christensen).


Black Box Toys 1/6th scale Spectre Girl will come with 1/6th scale "Swann" female head sculpt, silk dress, and PPK Pistol. NOTE: 12-inch figure body and high heels not included!

This offering looks more like a doll than an action figure. Is there a difference? Let's just say "action figures" are for boys and "dolls" are for girls haha. The term "action figure" was first coined by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who wouldn't play with dolls. And I've said time and again: I collect Action Figures! - see my toy blog post HERE

Back to this offering by Blackbox Toys. It's weird that they did NOT include the high heels for this figure / doll. Did they expect her to walk around back feet?

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Check out this Star Ace 1/6th scale 300 Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo 12" Collectible figure

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"Spartan! Come back with your shield, or on it."

300 is a 2006 American epic war film based on the 1998 comic series 300 by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Both are fictionalized retellings of the Battle of Thermopylae within the Persian Wars. The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian "god-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers. As the battle rages, Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) attempts to rally support in Sparta for her husband.

Lena Headey stars as Queen Gorgo, Queen of Sparta (Gorgo has a larger role in the film than she does in the comic book, where she only appears in the beginning)


Star Ace today unveils a sixth scale figure from the film that started it all, 300. Presenting Gorgo, Queen of Sparta, wife of King Leonidas. The Star Ace 1/6th scale Queen Gorgo 12-inch Collectible figure features: 1:6th scale body, approximately 29 cm tall with over 30 points of articulation | Fully realized authentic likeness of Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo in the movie “300” with accurate facial expression and detailed skin texture | Each head sculpt is specially hand-painted with a combination of rooted and sculpted hair | Four (4) interchangeable hands including: pair of open hands, right hand for holding sword, left hand for holding shield

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Hot Toys Batman: Arkham Knight 1/6th scale Batman (Futura Knight Version) Action Figure

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With overwhelming responses from Hot Toys’ last introduction of the 1/6th scale Arkham Knight and Batman figures, we are very excited to revisit the insanely popular Batman: Arkham series by presenting to “Bats” fans a Hot Toys’ own re-imagination of the 2039 style Batman Beyond skin from the Batman: Arkham Knight game and officially introduce as Hot Toys Exclusive - 1/6th scale Batman (Futura Knight Version) collectible figure!

Inspired by the stylish Batman Beyond skin in the video game, the 1/6th scale Batman (Futura Knight Version) features a newly painted head sculpt with red eyes and two interchangeable black colored neutral and fierce expression lower faces, a masterly tailored multi-layer and multi-texture Batsuit with glossy red-colored electroplated Batman logo on the chest armor as well as glossy black and red colored armor plating throughout the body, a new Batman Beyond style Batarang, variety of Batman gadgets including grapnel gun, disruptor, REC gun, freeze grenade and many more!


Hot Toys VGM29 1/6th scale Batman (Futura Knight Version) Collectible Figure’s special features: Batman head with red-colored eyes and the patented Interchangeable Faces Technique (IFT) and two (2) interchangeable black colored lower part of faces capturing Batman's facial expressions (neutral and fierce) | Inspired by the design of the Batman Beyond skin in Batman: Arkham Knight game | Approximately 33cm tall (Approximately 35cm tall measuring to tips of cowl) Specialized muscular body with over 30 points of articulations | Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including: pair of fists, pair of gripping hands, pair of hands for holding Batarang, pair of weapons or accessories holding hands, open right hand

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

CoolProps “Alien 3” Dog Alien Deluxe Maquette

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During the production of the 1992 movie “Alien 3”, filmmakers used costume suits and props of the Dog Alien character. CoolProps and Prime 1 Studio have developed the Dog Alien Maquette based on the mold of the 1:4 puppet and 3D data from the movie.

Like the high-end statues produced by Prime 1 Studio, this product was also defined as a precise Maquette. Artists faithfully reproduced the scene which was filmed with 1:4 puppet where the dog alien ran through the fire.


This is an excellent piece that captures the moment when the dog alien aggressively runs off, and you can enjoy this very moment with various angles. The deluxe version includes an additional growl head and stand.

CoolProps Dog Alien Deluxe Maquette features: Two (2) heads (open mouth and closed-mouth), Two (2) kinds of inner mouths (short and long version), *Inner mouth can be attached to open-mouth head, Two (2) Base stands, for statue and bust as seen in the movie

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Pre-order Sideshow Collectibles Masters of the Universe Evil-Lyn 21.5-inch tall classic statue

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“Now is my chance to conquer all of Eternia for myself!”

Evil has come to Eternia, with a classic twist! Sideshow is proud to present the Evil-Lyn Classic Statue, joining the Masters of the Universe collection!

This 1:5 scale interpretation of the mistress of dark magic stands 21.5” tall on a dramatic Snake Mountain themed base. The color scheme on the Evil-Lyn statue is inspired by her more classic appearance stemming from the origins of Masters of the Universe.


Evil-Lyn clutches her wand-staff in one hand, topped with a mystical orb, as she prepares to cast a wicked spell as a powerful member of the Evil Warriors of Eternia. She has a stylish set of snake tattoos across her back, and her costume is intricately detailed with texturing and piping patterns highlighted in contrasting blues.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

POP TOYS 1/6th scale Warrior Women Series W001 Female Ronin Nobushi 12-inch figure

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That's it - almost every 1/6th scale company is jumping on the fantasy female figure bandwagon. You can see a lot of 12-inch female action figures these days compared to the past when boys (guys) played with action figures (mostly male) and gals played with dolls (usually female except for Ken and his friends who hang around Barbie and her gals). Dolls or action figures? It depends on who calls them. Usually the gals will say dolls and the guys would say action figure because for a guy to say that he's playing with dolls would seem like he ain't 'man' enough. See my other toy blog posts "I collect Action Figures! And here are some of them" HERE and "G.I. Joe named 20th Century's Top Toy! Beating Transformers, Lego, Barbie and Monopoly" HERE

POPTOYS release the first product Nobushi of Warrior Women series sincerely. The featured products of this series are fighting style female figures. The first character - Nobushi, will show you an athletic, bright and brave female with Razor. “Warrior Women series” will continue to be added more female General with Japan armor. It has been exhibited at 2017 SHCC. The official pictures will be showed in the near future. In the future, “Warrior Women Series” will be more plentiful.


POP TOYS 1/6th scale Warrior Women Series W001 Female Ronin Nobushi 12-inch figure Parts List: Female head, Super flexible female body, Bamboo hat, Mask, Array feather weave, Tunics, Belt, Jade, Spring blasting, Pants, Forearm armor, Left arm armor, Cuisse, Straw sandals, Gloved hands x6, Razor (made of metal), Razor holder, Support

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Pre-order Sideshow Collectibles Danger Girl Abbey Chase 20.75" Premium Format™ Figure

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“I’m in pursuit of Kilbourne. Mark my current location.”

This is the Danger Girl field-commander, reporting in. Sideshow and J. Scott Campbell are thrilled to present the Abbey Chase Premium Format™ Figure, inspired by Campbell’s action-packed comic series Danger Girl.

As the fearless leader of the team, Abbey Chase brings her adventuring expertise to every covert mission. She stands over 20” tall, sculpted to capture the essence of Campbell’s well-loved character design. Her stylized portrait captures a confident smirk as she holds her pistol in preparation for her next assignment.


From her head to her toes, the Abbey Chase Premium Format Figure is dressed to kill. The pants of Abbey’s stylish uniform are expertly tailored fabric elements with sheer side panels. Her shirt, glove, pistol, and boots are all sculpted and painted to bring Campbell’s signature art style to life as a three-dimensional figure.

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Sunday, October 22, 2017

"Now, it's just war." Prime 1 Studio 'Batman: Arkham Knight' The Joker 33-inch Tall Statue

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“Take a hint o'boy. We may have had our differences, but you and me, we're made for each other!”

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present The Joker from Batman: Arkham Knight. The Joker was an insane, homicidal supervillain, and the arch nemesis of Batman. His white skin, green hair and blood red lips belied the chaotic nature that underlay his cartoonish appearance.

The extremely intelligent self-styled "Clown Prince of Crime" had no superpowers beyond a capacity for incredible violence and a skill at creating deadly mayhem, and frequently concocted elaborate schemes to entrap his nemesis. He serves as the main antagonist of Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum, is one of the main antagonists of Arkham City, is one of the prominent antagonists of Arkham Knight, and can be considered the central antagonist of the Arkham series overall.


The Joker Statue features: Size approximately 33 inches tall, Three (3) interchangeable left arms, Two (2) alternate regular portraits, One (1) alternate exclusive portrait

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Saturday, October 21, 2017

"I am the LAW!" 2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th Scale JUDGE DREDD 12" Collectible Figure Review

Finally! After all these years, a 1/6th scale 2000 AD Judge Dredd 12-inch figure has been released. There have been two movies made of Judge Dredd but they were never the original version as seen in the 2000 AD British comic magazine. Following the two film premieres, 12-inch Judge Dredd figures from both films have been produced and reviewed on this toy blog but there's nothing like the original.

In the dystopian post-apocalyptic future of the 22nd century, crime runs rampant in Mega-City One. Here the people are policed by the Judges, elite cops prepared to do whatever it takes to keep the peace, even if it means sentencing criminals to death on the spot. Only the Judges can prevent total anarchy. Empowered to dispense instant justice, these lawmen are judge, jury and executioner. And the most feared of all the Judges is Judge Dredd.


This is the recently released 2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th Scale JUDGE DREDD Collectible Figure and it is a beauty and also a beast! The beauty is in all the attention to the details and the wonderful accessories that come with this figure. The beast is the figure itself, a true interpretation and realization of the 2-D Judge Dredd into a 3-D masterpiece!

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Hot Toys 1/6th scale Justice League Jason Momoa as Aquaman 12-inch Collectible Figure

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Quickly gaining a buzz with the release of the latest trailer, DC Comics’ forthcoming blockbuster Justice League is hitting the screen in about a month. Aquaman the heir of the Throne of Atlantis, has made a brief appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, who has the incredible superpower to commands all sea life. Now, making an official debut in Justice League, Aquaman is recruited by Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince as one of the key members of the unprecedented league to save the planet and fight against the new villain.

Revealing one of the most mysterious characters in the DC Extended Universe, Hot Toys is thrilled to introduce the 1/6th scale Aquaman collectible figure as a new addition to the Justice League lineup!


With careful craftsmanship, the 1/6th scale Aquaman is specially crafted based on the appearance of Jason Momoa as Aquaman in Justice League with striking likenesses. Featuring a brand new head sculpt with detailed long hair sculpture, a sophistically tailored gold and black colored full body armor, a Trident, a Atlantean Mother Box ,and a specially designed Justice League themed figure stand.

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Square Enix PLay Arts Kai Justice League Flash figure - Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash

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Justice League is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is intended to be the fifth instalment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, and J. K. Simmons. In Justice League, Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team consisting of Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons.

Ezra Miller stars as Barry Allen / The Flash: A Central City police forensic investigator, who can move at superhuman speeds with his ability to tap into the Speed Force.


Official pictures have been released by Square Enix for the upcoming Play Arts Kai – The Flash action figure from the upcoming Justice League movie. The Flash will be about W95mm × D42mm × H245mm (10-inch tall)

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JX Toys Tifa Outfit & Head Sculpt Set is none other than Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII

Tifa Lockhart is a fictional character in Square's (now Square Enix) role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII. A member of the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE and owner of the 7th Heaven bar in the slums of Midgar, Tifa is the childhood friend of Cloud Strife, the protagonist of Final Fantasy VII. Convincing him to join the group to keep him close and safe, she later assists him in saving the Planet from the game's villain, Sephiroth.

Named the pin-up girl of the "cyber generation" by The New York Times, Tifa has been compared to Lara Croft as an example of a strong, independent and attractive female character in video games. Media have repeatedly praised both the character's strength and appearance and described her as one of the best female characters in gaming.


JX Toys Tifa Outfit & Head Sculpt Set Features: Female Head Sculpt T-shirt Suspenders Belt Skirt Arm Sleeves Hand Assortment One pair of socks One pair of shoes NOTE: body not included (display only).

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

GATE TOYS x Ghoshand Studio “BeMaul” Series Part 1: “Zhuó” Original Design Collectible Figure

In the world of “BeMaul”, human civilization had gone through tens of thousands years of degeneration, mankind slowly faded out on the planet.

Wars had made the size of human population shrunk drastically, nation states dissolved, the world is separated into tribes; all forms of technology were lost, so were language... the only thing remains is the concept of race, most part of the planet returned to the age before human, except in some places, ancient human civilization lingered and hope for revival.

“BeMaul (比摩)” are the remaining 12 human from different races and tribes, the first one is called “Zhuó”, whom is the 897th cyborg created by a corporation called “kuǐ 13 Industry”. In a launch operation, he accidentally discovered that in the vessel named “Chóng Jiǔ” “蟲灸”, there was a newborn baby that is being carried, from there on “Zhuó” entered a web of conspiracies and treacheries in the attempt to revive the human race...


Ghoshand Studio “BeMaul” Series Part 1: “Zhuó” Original Design Collectible Figure features: Original head sculpt, Original skull head, Fully articulated 1/6th scale action figure body, Interchangeable hands x 6 (Left hands: Rifle and Bamboo smoke pipe holding plus Fist)(Right hands: Trigger finger and Knife holding plus Fist)

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LIM Toys 1/6th scale The Phantom Legend: Full Vengeance Ismael / Aehab 12-inch deluxe figure

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Another 12-inch figure related to the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain action-adventure, stealth game has surfaced and this 1/6th scale figure is from LIM Toys - The Phantom Legend Ismael 12-inch figure. And the deluxe version comes with horns!


LIM Toys 1/6th scale The Phantom Legend Ismael / Aehab 12-inch deluxe figure set Features: 1:6 scale Realistic head sculpt with eyepatch, Aehab head sculpt, Demon horns (1 long, 1 short), 12-inch figure body, Bionic hands x2, "Truth" photos x2, Biker gloved hands x6, Biker goggles, LED light-up night vision goggles, Walkman player, Walkman casing, "N313" tape cassette, D-droid, D-droid holographic, Pistol, Suppressor, Pistol extra module, Chicken helmet, Combat knife, Sheath, Cigar x2, Boots, Leather jacket, Beige pants, Gray T-shirt, Black belt, Cardboard box

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

GangHood 1:6 scale PMC Team Leader 12-inch Figure aka Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag

Suicide Squad is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics antihero team of the same name. Figuring they're all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer (Viola Davis as Amanda Waller) decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) and other despicable inmates must learn to work together. Dubbed Task Force X, the criminals unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker (Jared Leto) launches an evil agenda of his own.

Joel Kinnaman stars as Rick Flag, a West Point graduate and Army Special Forces Colonel who leads the Suicide Squad in the field. He is all business and executes Amanda Waller's orders but does not always agree with her goals or methods.


GangHood 1:6 scale PMC Team Leader 12-inch Figure will come with Head Sculpt - Sculpted and painted by Eleven, 12-inch Figure Body, Headset & U94 PTT, PRC-148 Radio, Padded Undershirt, Assault Shirt AR, Assault Pants AR, Duty Belt, Cobra Tactical Belt, Fingerless Assault Gloves, Jumpable Plate Carrier, Modular Belt System Blowout Kit Module, Modular Belt System Pistol Holster Module, Modular Belt System Pistol Mag Module, Modular Belt System Radio Module, Modular Belt System Rifle Mag Module, SI-6 Assault Boots, Patches, Kneecap, Tactical Arm Map Pouch, Tactical Dagger with a WASP handle, Tactical Sling, 416 Assault Rifle, Angled Fore Grip, 1-8x24 PM II Scope, LA-5 PEQ, M-300 Tactical Light with Remote, Micro T1 Scope with Offset Mount, Magazines, G-17 Pistol, Pistol Magazines

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WJL Toys 1/6th scale Disguiser 12-inch action figure aka Metal Gear Solid V Venom Snake

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is an action-adventure, stealth game in which players take the role of Punished "Venom" Snake from a third-person perspective in an open world environment. Set in 1984, nine years after the events of Ground Zeroes and a decade before the events of the original Metal Gear, the story follows mercenary leader Punished "Venom" Snake as he ventures into Soviet-occupied Afghanistan and the Angola–Zaire border region to exact revenge on the people who destroyed his forces and came close to killing him during the climax of Ground Zeroes.

Venom Snake, also known as Punished Snake, is the protagonist in the 2015 video game Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. He is the leader of the mercenary unit Diamond Dogs who returns to the battlefield after waking up from a nine-year coma in an incident that also resulted in the loss of his left arm and a piece of shrapnel embedded into the right side of his forehead.


WJL Toys 1/6th scale Disguiser 12-inch action figure Features: Head sculpt, Body with mechanical / intelligent arm prosthesis, Right hand x2, Left mechanical hands x4, Gas mask, Desert goggles, Night vision goggles, Radio player, D-droid, Watch, Handgun, Holster, Chicken helmet, Dagger, Scabbard, Cigar, Battle fatigues, Black thermal underwear, Scarf, Military sundries bag, Black DB shoulder pad, Black knee pads, Tactical chest rig, Tactical boots

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

ThreeZero 1/6th scale Species Sil 13.7-inch tall Articulated Collectible Figure designed by Giger

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Species is a 1995 American science fiction horror film directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Dennis Feldman. It stars Natasha Henstridge (in her debut film role), Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker and Marg Helgenberger. In the film, a motley crew of scientists and government agents tries to track down a seductive alien played by Henstridge before she successfully mates with a human male. Due to her ruthlessness, the alien character was cited as an example of negative treatment of female sexuality and aliens by Hollywood. The design of Sil was also linked to a chupacabra sighting.

The extraterrestrial in Species, an alien woman named Sil, was designed by H. R. Giger, also responsible for the beings from the Alien franchise. The effects combined practical models done by Giger collaborator Steve Johnson and XFX, with computer-generated imagery done by Richard Edlund's Boss Film Studios.


ThreeZero 1/6th scale Species Sil Articulated Collectible Figure features Original Body Uniquely crafted to replicate the Alien Character design created by Legendary H.R. Giger for the original Species movie and Stands approximately 13.7”(~35cm) tall; Soft translucent PVC Dermis on the Torso, Arms and Legs; Strong Attention to Details including Textured Interior-Skeleton; and comes with Stylized Stand.

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Blackbox Guess Me Series 1/6th scale “Replicant Killer” 12-inch figure - K from Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. A sequel to Blade Runner (1982), the film stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto in supporting roles.

Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years.


Blackbox Bb9005 1/6th scale Guess Me Series - “Replicant Killer” 12-inch figure Set Includes: Head Sculpt “K”, Bb2-Body With Relaxed Hands & Feet, Gun Holding Right Hand, Faux Fur Lined Open Front Leather Coat (Bg), Long Sleeved Knitting Sweater (Blk), Modern Stretch Military Chino Pants (Od), Suspenders (Blk), Shoulder Holster (Blk), E07008 Strike Tactical Bootlace Boots, Blaster Pistol

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Monday, October 16, 2017

Preview POP TOYS 1/6th scale The Tomb Explorer 12-inch figure Standard / Deluxe version

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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (also known as simply Tomb Raider) is a 2001 action-adventure film based on the popular Tomb Raider video game series featuring the character Lara Croft portrayed by Angelina Jolie. An international co-production between the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany, it was directed by Simon West and revolves around Lara Croft trying to obtain ancient artifacts from the enemy, the Illuminati.

The casting of Jolie was controversial among many fans of the Tomb Raider series, who felt she was physically inappropriate to play the large-breasted heroine; others complained about an American actress being hired to play a British character. The film received generally negative reviews from critics for its stylized action and bland plot, although Angelina Jolie was praised for her performance.


POP TOYS EX012 1/6th scale The Tomb Explorer 12-inch figure Standard version parts list: Female head sculpt (braid is a hair transplant), Super flexible big bust female body, Sleeveless undershirt, Pants, High Boots (hand-made of leather), Belt (buckle made of metal), USP pistol x2, Magazine x8 (Two in pistol, six in bag), Leg holster x2, Metal watch, Bag, Magazine holder, Smoke grenade x2 (for assembly on holder), Light stick, Gun hands x2, Holding hand, Support

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October Haul: 2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th scale Judge Dredd & Marvel Legends Captain Britain

It's a British invasion! I got the 2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th scale Judge Dredd 12-inch Collectible Figure and Hasbro 2016 released Marvel Legends Captain Britain action figure. One was a rather long wait and the other was just an impulse buy for the fun of it :)

2000 AD is a weekly British science fiction-orientated comic magazine. As a comics anthology it serialises stories in each issue and was first published by IPC Magazines in 1977, the first issue dated 26 February. 2000 AD is most noted for its Judge Dredd stories, and has been contributed to by a number of artists and writers who became renowned in the field internationally, such as Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Brian Bolland and Mike McMahon.

In the dystopian post-apocalyptic future of the 22nd century, crime runs rampant in Mega-City One. Here the people are policed by the Judges, elite cops prepared to do whatever it takes to keep the peace, even if it means sentencing criminals to death on the spot. And the most feared of all the Judges is Judge Dredd.


2000 AD x ThreeA 1/6th Scale JUDGE DREDD Collectible Figure Stands 12.3-Inches (31.2 cm) tall and Features 29 Points of Articulation. Judge Dredd includes: 2x Interchangeable Faces - Standard Scowl and Gritted Teeth Expressions, 4 Sets of interchangeable hands, 1x Lawgiver Mk1 features removable ammo magazine, 1x Lawgiver Mk2 features removable ammo magazine, 1x Lawrod features removable ammo magazine and shoulder stock, 1x Daystick.

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Sunday, October 15, 2017

KADHOBBY 1/6th scale WWII Japanese Army Infantryman 12-inch military figure PREVIEW

The Imperial Japanese Army was the official ground-based armed force of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945. It was controlled by the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff Office and the Ministry of War, both of which were nominally subordinate to the Emperor of Japan as supreme commander of the army and the navy.

In 1941, the Imperial Japanese Army had 51 divisions and various special-purpose artillery, cavalry, anti-aircraft, and armored units with a total of 1,700,000 men. At the beginning of the Second World War, most of the Japanese Army (27 divisions) was stationed in China. A further 13 divisions defended the Mongolian border, due to concerns about a possible attack by the Soviet Union. From 1942, soldiers were sent to Hong Kong (23rd Army), the Philippines (14th Army), Thailand (15th Army), Burma (15th Army), Dutch East Indies (16th Army), and Malaya (25th Army). By 1945, there were 5.5 million men in the Imperial Japanese Army.


KADHOBBY 1/6th scale WWII Japanese Army Infantryman 12-inch military figure Features: Head sculpt, Muscle body, Hand x 2 pairs, Feet, Showa Type 5 combat uniform, White Shirt, Field hat with neck flaps, Soldier’s leggings, Backpack, Mess kit bag, Nambu pistol holster, Gas mask bag, Kettle holster, Tent, Army blanket, Belt with bayonet pouch, Rising sun flag, Helmet, Sand bags x2, Type 92 heavy machine gun, Type 92 machine gun bullets, Type 38 rifle, Type 38 rifle bullets, Bayonet with scabbard, Nambu pistol, Type 14 Type 89 grenade discharger Grenades shells, Type 97 grenade x2, Gas mask Gas mask container, Type 94 kettle, Mess kit, Shovel, Ammo pouch x3, Showa Type 5 boots, Tabi

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Saturday, October 14, 2017

Last Toys Studio 1/6th scale The Golden Right Leg from 2001 Hong Kong film Shaolin Soccer

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Shaolin Soccer is a 2001 Hong Kong martial arts sports comedy film co-written and directed by Stephen Chow, who also stars in the lead role. A former Shaolin monk reunites his five brothers, years after their master's death, to apply their superhuman martial arts skills to play soccer and bring Shaolin kung fu to the masses.

Sing (Stephen Chow) is a master of Shaolin Kung Fu, whose goal in life is to promote the spiritual and practical benefits of the art to modern society. He experiments with various methods, but none bear positive results. He then meets "Golden Foot" Fung (Ng Man-tat), a legendary Hong Kong soccer star in his day, who is now walking with a limp, following the treachery of a former teammate Hung (Patrick Tse), now a rich businessman.


"Golden Leg" Fung (Ng Man-tat) is a player from the 1980s, he became crippled after being beaten after a match, which he deliberately lost after being bribed.

Last Toys Studio 1/6th scale The Golden Right Leg 12-inch figure Parts list: Head sculpt, Semi seamless figure body, Hands x 9 pcs, Whistle, Strip Sweater, Grey Jacket, Dark Pants, White running shoes, Figure Stand. Pre-order bonus: Squeezed can, Backdrop

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Check out Last Toys Studio 1/6th scale The Powerful King Kong Leg aka Shaolin Soccer

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Shaolin Soccer is a 2001 Hong Kong martial arts sports comedy film co-written and directed by Stephen Chow, who also stars in the lead role. A former Shaolin monk reunites his five brothers, years after their master's death, to apply their superhuman martial arts skills to play soccer and bring Shaolin kung fu to the masses.

Sing (Stephen Chow) is a master of Shaolin Kung Fu, whose goal in life is to promote the spiritual and practical benefits of the art to modern society. He experiments with various methods, but none bear positive results. He then meets "Golden Foot" Fung (Ng Man-tat), a legendary Hong Kong soccer star in his day, who is now walking with a limp, following the treachery of a former teammate Hung (Patrick Tse), now a rich businessman.


"Mighty Steel Leg" Sing (Stephen Chow) is a Shaolin Kung Fu monk. He is the team's striker and uses his extremely powerful kicks to make unstoppable soccer shots.

Last Toys Studio 1/6th scale The Powerful King Kong Leg 12-inch figure will come with Head sculpt, Newly developed semi seamless figure body, Hands x 11 pcs, Name card (Paper), Bandage, Garbage bags cover x2, Garbage bags with garbage x2, Football (with magnet), Red tank top, Blue pants, Yellow waist belt, White socks, Damaged shoes, Shaolin uniform, Red socks, Football shoes (Built-in magnet), Backdrop and figure stand

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Friday, October 13, 2017

Hot Toys MMS446 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1/6th scale Rey (Jedi Training) 12" Collectible Figure

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“I need someone to show me my place in all this.” - Rey

At long last, Rey has found Luke Skywalker, the last Jedi Master in the galaxy. Hoping to find a hero of legend, she must unlearn what she has learned as Skywalker challenges her expectations in order to learn the ways of the Force.

Today, Hot Toys is thrilled to officially introduce the new 1/6th scale collectible figure of many fans’ beloved heroine of the trilogy – Rey!


The highly-accurate Rey (Jedi Training) collectible figure is specially crafted based on her appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It features a newly developed head sculpt, sophisticatedly tailored outfit, a LED light-up lightsaber, an interchangeable lightsaber blade emulating the weapon in motion, Rey’s signature quarterstaff, a blaster, and a specially designed character theme figure stand! Porg the avians, the inquisitive creature that exists in the cliffs of Luke Skywalker’s secluded island are also included as a special bonus accessories.

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1000 Toys Kojima Productions 1/6th scale Ludens Action Figure looks pretty impressive

Kojima Productions is the brainchild of one of the greatest video game designers of all time, Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series. A long-time part of the infamous Konami game development company, Kojima finally broke off in 2015 to create his own independent game studio, and their first game, Death Stranding, will be released exclusively for the PS4. Kojima Productions has a studio icon, a mascot if you will, named Ludens, and now 1000 Toys has created a 1:6 scale collectible figure of Ludens.

In honor of Metal Gear, in honor of Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions, this 1000 Toys' figure of Ludens will be a perfect addition to your collection. Even if you have no connection to the series, Ludens serves as an excellent science fiction warrior-style figure.


Ludens the Kojima Productions company icon is getting its own 1/6 scale action figure! The EVA (extra-vehicular activity) Creative Suit is recreated using ABS,PVC and real cloth. The figure comes with features such as built in light up functions and moving eyes combined with the detailed painting to form a high quality 1/6 scale action figure! An inner frame was designed specifically for this product to allow it to have 46 points of articulation including click joints that will allow for high range of motion to allow it to be posed in various action poses.

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Hot Toys Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Ghost Rider Cosbaby (S) Bobble-Head is both scary & cute

Even though the Ghost Rider always gives us an impression of being cruel, merciless and threatening, at times, he can be very adorable too! With the new Ghost Rider Cosbaby bobble-head specially designed by Hot Toys, you will fall in love with this absolutely cute collectible!


Based on his appearance from Marvels telvesion series – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hot Toys is estastic to introduce two styles of Ghost Rider in Cosbaby format. One of the design has it simulating Ghost Rider using his fire superpowers, and the other style features him holding his Hellfire Chain.

Both Cosbaby bobble-heads stand approximately 12cm tall including the very unique fire-shaped hair sculpture! Hunt with the little Ghost Rider and make sure don’t miss out these adorable offerings.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Hot Toys 1/6th scale Terminator collectible figures including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton and Robert Patrick as T-1000

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Having already covered the latest Hot Toys MMS352 Terminator Genisys 1/6th scale Endoskeleton 33 cm tall Collectible Figure with LED-lighted eyes (posted earlier HERE and HERE), it's time to step back and look at all the other Terminators that have come before... at least those that I have in my collection. They include quite a number of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Terminator figures, Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor and Robert Patrick as T-1000.


First off, here's a look at the latest Hot Toys Endoskeleton (on the right in the picture above) standing next to the Aoshima die-cast T-800 Endoskeleton (on the left) released more than TEN (10) years ago. You can see more pictures of the Aoshima die-cast T-800 Endoskeleton on my toy blog HERE and HERE.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Finally! We will be getting a Hot Toys 1/6th scale Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron collectible figure

"That's one hell of a pilot!" - Finn

Poe Dameron is a commander in the Resistance's Starfighter Corps and one of Leia Organa's most-trusted operatives. The son of a rebel fighter pilot and a rebel commando, Poe grew up on stories of Alliance campaigns. A decorated X-wing pilot, he can fly anything – which is fortunate given how often his headstrong nature leads him into trouble.


This collectible figure of the amazing Resistance pilot who can "fly anything" will soon join the ranks of Hot Toys' Star Wars collectible series! Stay on the lookout, Star Wars fans!


Introduced in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, he is portrayed by Oscar Isaac. Poe is an X-wing fighter pilot for the Resistance who inadvertently brings renegade stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and Jakku scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley) into the fight against—and eventually a victory over—the sinister First Order. He is featured in The Force Awakens media and merchandising as well as an eponymous comic book series, and will appear in the film's forthcoming sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Isaac and the character have received positive reviews, with Poe being compared to the characterization of Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in the original Star Wars film trilogy.


Related posts:
Sideshow Collectibles "Star Wars" 1:6 scale Luke Skywalker Red Five X-Wing Pilot 12-inch collectible figure review posted on my toy blog HERE and HERE
Review of Hot Toys Star Wars: The Force Awakens 1/6th First Order TIE Pilot collectible figure posted HERE and HERE
Customised 1:1 scale Star Wars Jedi pilot helmet (pics HERE)

Kitbash 1/6th scale Ryan Gosling as Blade Runner 2049 LAPD Officer K 12-inch figure

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Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. A sequel to Blade Runner (1982), the film stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto in supporting roles.

Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years.


Having already posted a 1/6th scale Rick Deckard (see the action figure review HERE) and the Police Spinner (pics HERE), I decided to try my hand at K. This is my attempt at kitbashing a 1/6th scale Ryan Gosling as Blade Runner 2049 LAPD Officer K 12-inch figure from parts lying around. Since no figure has been announced yet (officially or otherwise), I thought I'll just get a crack at 1/6th scale Blade Runner K to keep Rick Deckard (12-inch action figure review posted on my toy blog earlier HERE) company.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Medicom Toys "Back to The Future II" Future Car is Police Spinner in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner

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In Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner, the year was 2019 and the future is set in a dystopian Los Angeles. Besides the story and Harrison Ford, it was also memorable for the flying cars or 'Spinners'. Spinner is a nickname for the type of Police flying car in Blade Runner that can drive as a ground car, take off vertically, hover and cruise using jet propulsion much like Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft today.

The film Back to the Future Part II paid homage to the Spinner from Blade Runner in that a repainted spinner can be seen parked in a driveway. A spinner car also rests on the Hill Valley Street during the hoverboard chase.


Medicom Toys released this Back to the Future Part II future car as a vehicle for their Kubrick line of mini figures and called it a Miracle Action Vehicle. The Spinner is missing the blinking police lights, blue police colours and markings but has turning wheels which retract for flight-mode and winged doors that opened upwards. The glass bubble cockpit allows the occupants to look up, forward & rear as well as downwards when it is in flight.

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Monday, October 9, 2017

Brother Production 1/6th scale Blade Hunter 12-inch figure aka Rick Deckard Blade Runner

The release of Blade Runner 2049, a sequel to the 1982 released Blade Runner has brought the attention back to the neo-noir science fiction film first directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford as "blade runner" Rick Deckard, whose job was to track down bioengineered beings known as replicants and "retire" (i.e. kill) them.

Set in a dystopian Los Angeles in 2019, the story depicts a future in which synthetic humans known as replicants are bioengineered by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to work on off-world colonies. When a fugitive group of replicants led by Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) escape back to Earth, burnt-out LA cop Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) reluctantly accepts one last assignment to hunt them down. During his investigations, Deckard meets Rachael (Sean Young), an advanced replicant who causes him to question his mission.


Following news that Redman Toys will be releasing 1/6th scale Blade Rick and Blade Roy 12-inch collectible figures, essentially Deckard and Batty (see the toy blog post HERE) and recasts of Brother Production figures released back in 2009, I thought I'll take the opportunity to post pictures of the 2009 released Brother Production 1/6th scale Blade Hunter 12-inch figure in this entry.

You can check out the full action figure review posted HERE

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Sunday, October 8, 2017

Hot Toys Terminator Genisys 1/6th scale Endoskeleton 33 cm Collectible Figure Review II

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This is the recently released Hot Toys MMS352 Terminator Genisys 1/6th scale Endoskeleton 33 cm tall Collectible Figure with LED-lighted eyes (red light, battery operated, batteries included) and Endorifle. I like that Hot Toys includes the batteries (nowadays packed separately) which you can use to check out the light-up features. Other companies like ThreeA / ThreeZero and PewPewGun do not include batteries even though their figures have light-up features. It's quite a hassle when you already have the figure in-hand but you still need to go out and purchase the right size batteries to test the light-up elements, especially when you already paid quite a bit for the collectible figure. With all Hot Toys figures, batteries are included and packed separately these days, unlike in the past when the figures came with batteries already inserted. We all know what happens to electronic components when batteries are left in for too long. Check out my toy blog post "Hot Toy Collecting Tip #1: Remove ALL Batteries!" posted HERE.


Like I mentioned earlier, I'm quite glad Hot Toys didn't go the die-cast route with this 12-inch figure. They would probably face a lot of issues because of the thin parts like the pistons and such. The main problem would be the weight as the figure would be too top heavy and gravity will not be kind to it. As it is, this rather lightweight plastic made figure cannot stand on its own two feet. The steel-looking body looks very realistic with the specially applied multiple layers of metallic paint on the endoskeleton plus additional weathering effects. The pre-posed metallic-looking hands included for holding his weapon is a right move as articulated fingers would not be able to hold onto the rifle. The flexibility of the individual joints / digits will ultimately compromise the rigidity of the grasp. Even then, the large Endorifle is a tad heavy for the figure to grasp properly, let alone try to raise it.

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Saturday, October 7, 2017

Seen at CICF 2017 - DARKCROWN TOYS latest creation: Burning Souls Cyborg Samurai series

Not much info given on these new pieces yet, but there's going to be at least 3 all new series from DARKCROWN TOYS's creator Kevin Li: (1) Burning Souls - Cyborg Samurai series (2) Wicked Assassins - Animal Ninja series, and (3) hellboy-like creature

Kevin has been working on the Burning Souls for 3 months, and he hopes to diversify from his highly popular Dark Blood series and offer fans new product lines that represents his other passion and aestheticism.


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STAR ACE TOY 300: Rise of an Empire 1/6th scale General Artemisia 12-inch collectible figure

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300: Rise of an Empire is a 2014 American epic historical fantasy war film directed by Noam Murro. It is a follow-up to the 2006 film 300, taking place before, during and after the main events of that film and based on the Battle of Artemisium and the Battle of Salamis.

While King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans have their date with destiny at Thermopylae, another battle against the Persians is brewing, this time at sea. Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton), a Greek general, sees the threat posed by the God-King Xerxes of Persia. He knows that he must unite all of Greece if he is to stand any chance of repelling the Persian invasion. Even if he accomplishes his mission, Themistocles must still face Artemisia (Eva Green), the ruthless leader of the Persian armada.


STAR ACE TOY - SA0045 - 300: Rise of an Empire 1/6th scale General Artemisia Collectible figure features: Fully realized authentic likeness of Eva Green as General Artemisia in the movie “300 : Rise of an Empire” in 2014 with accurate facial expression and detailed skin texture | 1:6 scale body, approximately 29 cm tall with over 30 points of articulation | Five (5) interchangeable hands including: pair of open hands, right hand for holding bow or sword or dagger, left hand for holding sword, left hand for holding the arrow

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Friday, October 6, 2017

CICF 2017: Gate Toys, Winson Ma, Ghost Hand Studio, Project Obsidian, Sank & Hikaru-Tiki

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GATE TOYS, the global designer collectibles funding platform participates at the China International Comics Festival 2017 from 30th Sept - 5th Oct, at their booth, GATE TOYS showcases 7 new prototypes of their co-creations with 5 different designers from China and Hong Kong, including Winson Ma @ Winson Classic Creation, Calvin Lo @ Calvin's Custom, Ken Zheng @ 33 Industry, and Ghost hand Studio. In their 7 displays, GATE TOYS also showcase chapter 2 of their original design series "League of Demon Hunters, as well as their newly developed highly flexible and fully articulated 1/6 scale action figure body.


Winson Classic Creation: Time War Part II - Chille 赤烈, arch enemy of Yuan Kong 猿空 (Original design by Winson Ma, a GATE TOYS production, Pre-Order begins in November 2017)

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Hot Toys Exclusive: Television Masterpiece Series 1/6th scale Boba Fett (Animation Version)

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First introduced in an animated short in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special television film, Boba Fett made his debut as a fearsome bounty hunter in the Star Wars galaxy!

Sideshow and Hot Toys are delighted to officially present the sixth scale Boba Fett (Animation Version) collectible figure as a Hot Toys Exclusive item firstly available during the exciting New York Comic Con event! Featuring Boba Fett’s classic look from the Star Wars Holiday Special animation, the highly accurate sixth scale Boba Fett (Animation Version) figure is specially equipped with blue and yellow colored Mandalorian armor, a twin-pronged electropole, a blaster pistol and his iconic jetpack on his back.


Hot Toys Exclusive: Television Masterpiece Series Star Wars Boba Fett (Animation Version) Sixth Scale Collectible Figure specially features: An authentic and detailed likeness of Boba Fett in the Star Wars Holiday Special | Finely crafted blue-colored Boba Fett’s Mandalorian helmet with articulated rangefinder | Approximately 30cm tall Body with over 30 points of articulation | Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including: pair of fists, pair of relaxed hands, pair of hands for holding weapons, left hand for holding electropole

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Thursday, October 5, 2017

GATE TOYS Original Design Series 1/6th scale League Of Demon Hunters Taoist Priest (Daoshi)

GATE TOYS, the global designer collectibles funding platform participates at the China International Comics Festival 2017 from 30th Sept - 5th Oct, at their booth, GATE TOYS showcases 7 new prototypes of their co-creations with 5 different designers from China and Hong Kong, including Winson Ma @ Winson Classic Creation, Calvin Lo @ Calvin's Custom, Ken Zheng @ 33 Industry, and Ghost hand Studio. In their 7 displays, GATE TOYS also showcase chapter 2 of their original design series "League of Demon Hunters, as well as their newly developed highly flexible and fully articulated 1/6 scale action figure body.


GATE TOYS Original Design Series "League Of Demon Hunters" Chapter Two: Maoshan Daoshi or New Generation Taoist Priest Zun Tin Ming, with his little brother Zun Tin Bao (Soul perserved in a robotic vampire body). Original design and produced by GATE TOYS, Pre-Order begins in November 2017.

For those of us who live in Asia and grew up watching Asian films and were influenced by them as much as Western films, this is really something we can identify with and feel for. The details are crazy and stunning, and the items are pretty spot-on authentic. Of course there wasn't any robotic vampire but it's certainly nice to have one. Can't wait for this to come out :)

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Bandai METAL BUILD Mazinger Z 7-inch / 18 cm Tall Die-cast Robot Figure - most articulated ever

Mazinger Z is an enormous super robot, constructed with a fictitious metal called Super-Alloy Z (超合金Z Chōgokin Zetto), which is forged from a new element (Japanium) mined from a reservoir found only in the sediment of Mt. Fuji, in Japan. The mecha was built by Professor Juzo Kabuto as a secret weapon against the forces of evil, represented in the series by the Mechanical Beasts of Dr. Hell. Kabuto constructs Mazinger Z and manages to finish it just before being killed by a bomb planted by Hell's right-hand person, Baron Ashura, a half-man, half-woman. As he lays dying, he manages to inform his grandson Kouji Kabuto about the robot and its use. Kouji becomes the robot's pilot, and from that point on battles both the continuous mechanical monsters, and the sinister henchmen sent by Doctor Hell.

Mazinger Z is a Japanese super robot manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later continued in Kodansha TV Magazine from October 1973 to September 1974. It was adapted into an anime television series which aired on Fuji TV from December 1972 to September 1974.


Mazinger Z helped to create the 1970s boom in mecha anime. The series is noteworthy for introducing many of the accepted stock features of super robot anime genres, including the first occurrence of mecha robots being piloted by a user from within a cockpit. Guillermo Del Toro has cited the show – which was a huge success in his native Mexico during the 1980s – as an important influence on Pacific Rim.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

GATE TOYS X Calvin's Custom 1/6th and 1/18th scale "MOTOTERMIN8TOR" Kickstarter Project

Calvin Lo is a master craftsman and exceptional customiser and kitbasher. If you don't know him already, you will very very soon because he's doing something that is quite mindblowing: his own Kickstarter project - Calvin's Custom "MOTOTERMIN8TOR" in both 1/6th and 1/18th scale. I have the honor and privilege to connect with him recently and he has been sharing with me his upcoming projects and this is one of them. GATE TOYS X Calvin's Custom "MOTOTERMIN8TOR" was most recently showcased at CICF 2017 (China International Comics Festival) and it is out of this world!


Words cannot describe how awesome the MOTOTERMIN8TOR is. So I'll just let the pictures do the talking.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Iron Studios 1/4 scale Frank Castle The Punisher Legacy Replica 28-inch Tall Statue looks good

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Born in New York, Frank Castle enlisted with the U.S. Marines and was decorated with numerous medals. Shortly after his duty, his family was murdered by a powerful crime family in New York's Central Park. With no help from the police to get justice for his family, he emblazoned his armor with a symbol of death's head and exacted his revenge. Since then he has fought crime as The Punisher.

Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to present the Punisher Legacy Replica. This quarter scale statue stands approximately 28 inches tall and features two heads, interchangeable hands with weapons, and a base with magnets to attach empty cartridges from the firearms.


The Punisher Legacy Replica Statue features: Polystone and Hand-painted, Two (2) heads, Five (5) hands including: Right hand with sniper rifle, Right hand with machine pistol and removable suppressor, Right hand with machine pistol, Left hand with bag of weapons, Left hand resting. Includes base with magnets to attach empty cartridges from the firearms made in die cast

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Monday, October 2, 2017

REDMAN TOYS 1/6th scale THE ONE DX 12-inch Collectible Figure aka NEO from The Matrix

It feels like it's a Throwback Thursday, Flashback Friday and Retro Saturday all rolled into one recently. First, we saw Supermad Toys 1/6th scale Six Million Bionic Man Collectible Figure (pics HERE) which was an attempt to replicate the Kenner 1/6th scale The Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors as Steve Austin 13-inch tall action figure from 1975 (action figure review posted HERE). Then there was the recast of 1982 Blade Runner 12-inch action figures by Redman Toys previewed HERE (they are supposed to be Rick Deckard and Roy Batty, no doubt helped in part by the soon-to-be-released sequel, Blade Runner 2049) previously released by Brother Production in 2009 (see my previous toy blog post HERE) and now we have prototype / preview pics of Redman Toys THE ONE, an obvious nod to Keanu Reeves as Thomas A. Anderson aka Neo from The Matrix (1999) which was released by Hot Toys in 2001, before they started their MMS line and did things by the book i.e. with official license - check out the pics of Hot Toys THE ONE HERE.


REDMAN TOYS RM026 1/6th scale THE ONE DX 12-inch Collectible Figure will come with Head Sculpt, Metallic Glasses, Black Overcoat (Wire Can be free to shape), Black T-Shirt, Black Pants, Black Leather Tactical Vest, Black Leather Gun hanging X 2, Black Leather Belt, Black Safety Belt, Black Leather Boots, MP5 Submachine Gun X 2, M92F Pistol X 2, M16 Assault Rifle, Hands X 3 pairs, Slim Body, Figure Stand

There was a very promising Neo figure by Iconic Toys previewed earlier (pics HERE) but alas, the production was shut down so fast the figure never saw daylight and the figure was never made so let's hope we see this figure get released soon.

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Customised 1:1 scale Star Wars Jedi pilot helmet

Most recently I was commissioned to design and paint an actual size (1:1 scale) helicopter pilot's helmet as a gift to someone important who was leaving his place of work and the people there felt that he deserved to be sent off with something meaningful, something to remind him of the many years of dedication and service he had given to his organisation. When the helmet was first handed to me, it was as plain and green as it could be (see pics in the post), totally nondescript as was the original intent. My job was to turn it around and make it stand out and carry the right message, to honor the person who once went by the callsign "Jedi". So I did and added a nice display case to showcase the helmet too.


I don't think the Jedi ever wore helmets when they flew their ships so I had to ask myself the question: what if the Jedi did wear helmets, how would the helmets look like in terms of design? There was a restriction in terms of colors because the actual helicopter that callsign "Jedi" flew were red and white so we kept to the color scheme which was also very similar to the helmets the X-Wing pilots wore in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Check out the action figure review of Sideshow Collectibles "Star Wars" 1:6 scale Luke Skywalker Red Five X-Wing Pilot figure posted on my toy blog HERE.

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Sunday, October 1, 2017

Preview Super Duck 1/6th scale Wolf Lady Outfit & Head Sculpt Set aka X-23 Laura Kinney

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Laura Kinney, originally known as X-23, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. The character was originally created by writer Craig Kyle for the X-Men: Evolution television series in 2003, before debuting in the NYX comic series in 2004.

X-23 is the cloned daughter of Wolverine, created to be the perfect killing machine. For years, she proved herself a capable assassin working for an organization called the Facility. A series of tragedies eventually led her to Wolverine and the X-Men. She attends school at the X-Mansion, and eventually became a member of X-Force. Like Wolverine, X-23 has a regenerative healing factor and enhanced senses, speed, and reflexes. She also has retractable adamantium-coated bone claws in her hands and feet.


Super Duck 1/6th scale Wolf Lady Outfit & Head Sculpt Set Features: - Head Scult - Necklace - Sports Bra - Pants - Arm Sleeves - Boots - Fists with Metal Claws - Belt. NOTE: 12-inch female body not included (display only). Ideal for Phicen S12D Bodies.

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