Hot Toys Thriller Michael Jackson figure Preview

First was the teaser picture (post HERE), now for more pictures of HOT TOYS - M ICON - MIS09 - Michael Jackson collectible figure (Thriller version).

Michael Jackson’s performance in the Thriller music video will never be forgotten in our heart. Tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer of all time, Hot Toys is proud to present - Michael Jackson - in this 1/6th scale collectible figure. This real-like collectible figure depicts the King of Pop as he appears in his Thriller music video in 1983.

The Michael Jackson - Thriller collectible features: Hot Toys’ slim version TrueType body with over 32 points of articulation and stands approximately 30 cm high, 2 interchangeable heads – MJ head and Zombie head, 2 sets of costumes (original red jacket and pants & the zombie suit), 2 sets of white socks with black shoes, Five (5) sets of interchangeable hands and one (1) additional posing right hand plus 12 inches figure stand with the classic Thriller title and Michael Jackson nameplate.















Release date: Q3, 2009

Artist info: Head Sculpt by Kang In Ae, Head Art Directed by Yulli, Head Paint by JC. Hong

Michael Jackson

Aug 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009

Gone too soon

Medicom 1/6 Han Solo and Chewbacca

This is me trying to recreate the famous Han Solo and Chewbacca Death Star Escape scene from "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope". Originally titled "Star Wars" and released on May 25, 1977 by 20th Century Fox, the movie became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon and spawned two sequels. Sixteen years after the release of the trilogy's final film, the first in a new prequel trilogy of films was released, again released at three-year intervals, with the final film released on May 19, 2005.

For me, the original trilogy is a classic while my boys prefer the newer versions (but actually "older" episodes). Without Star Wars, we could still be stuck watching black and white film noir (just kidding lah!).

According to Star Wars archives, Han Solo recused Chewbacca from slavery and Chewie teams up with Han to repay the traditional Wookie life debt. They become shipmates and best pals.

And here's Medicom RAH 1/6 Han Solo (already reviewed HERE and HERE) standing side by side with Chewbacca as they blast their way out of the Imperial Death Star space station, as we saw in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)". I think the scale of Medicom's Han Solo compares well with Hasbro's 1/6 scale Chewbacca.







Han Solo is armed with his customized DL-44 blaster pistol





And Chewbacca is armed with his bowcaster, with bandolier and carry-pouch. Hasbro's 1/6 scale 13.5-inch tall Chewbacca was released in November 1999 and until some 1/6 toy manufacturer finally produce an updated version (and it better not be Medicom because they'll get it all wrong again), he'll have to do.









And let's not forget their ship, the Millennium Falcon (reviewed HERE)

Check out Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars ANH Darth Vader facing off with Sideshow Obi-Wan Kenobi in the final duel on the Death Star (pictures HERE)

Soldier Story US 2nd Ranger Infantryman

The war is on. What war? The war between Soldier Story and DiD. After DiD announced their upcoming release of a WWII US Army 2nd Ranger Sniper (pictures HERE), Soldier Story is also coming out with a US 2nd Ranger Battalion rifleman. The first battle was fought when DiD announced the release of their 101st Airborne Combat Medic and Soldier Story followed up closely with their 82nd Airborne Medic set (see post HERE titled aptly "What's up, doc?")

Soldier Story 1/6 scale 12-inch US Army 2nd Ranger Infantryman set will come dressed in M1 Helmet, Wool 1934 shirt, M1941 Jacket, Wool 1937 Trousers, Pistol belt, Leggings M1938, Service shoes and carry the following items: Gas brassard, Ranger Assault Vest, M1911 pistol holster, M1911 clip pouch, First aid packet M1942, M1910 cover for the canteen and cup, Foldable E-Tool (Entrenching tool, essentially a shovel) with pouch, M26 life preserver, M1 carrying ammunition bag, Bandoleer cotton, M7 gas mask, Wire cutter pouch, Gloves ranger, Mess kit with eating utensils (fork, spoon & knife), M1 Garand Rifle (Wood and Metal), M1 1905 bayonet, M1911 pistol, M1911 magazine, MK2 Grenade, M3 fighting knife, M18 smoke Grenades, M9A1Grenades, M1 Metal Brass 7.62mm Rounds, M1 Ammo Clips 4 pcs Plastic, General Purpose Ammunition Bag (generally reserved for Thompson pouches, but used for rifle grenades in this set).

















Not too sure who he's supposed to resemble. Some say "Tom Hanks"? DiD's Private Daniel Jackson is spot on with Barry Pepper's likeness!











General Purpose Ammunition Bag (generally reserved for Thompson pouches, but used for rifle grenades in this set).



Soldier Story's M1 Garand rifle will be made of metal and wood, capable of being broken down, just like the real deal. It will also come with individual metal bullets, which fit into a stripper clip. Don't have to wait for Ti-Lite's M1 Garand version any longer. This is just as good!





UPDATE January 5, 2010: Check out the ULTIMATE Tom Hanks as "Captain Miller" 1:6 figure by DiD HERE

Hot Toys Thriller Michael Jackson figure - teaser

First released was Hot Toys Billie Jean / History Tour version Michael Jackson (post HERE), now a teaser picture of Hot Toys soon-to-be-released Thriller Michael Jackson figure has been making the rounds.



Thriller is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released on November 30, 1982 by Epic Records as the follow-up to Jackson's critically and commercially successful 1979 album Off the Wall. At its peak, the album was selling a million copies a week worldwide. In just over a year, Thriller became—and currently remains—the best-selling album of all time. Sales are estimated to be over 110 million copies sold worldwide. Seven of the album's nine songs were released as singles, and all reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards at the 1984 Grammys. [source: wiki]

A good friend Dennis Korol has made a music video with his own original song in memory of Michael Jackson (link HERE). Go check it out - you won't be disappointed. The man is talented :)

Michael Jackson, Aug 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009, gone too soon

Full Preview pictures posted HERE

More Medicom Star Wars Episode IV Han Solo

Continued from previous post

Can't get enough of this guy so I'm devoting another post to Medicom RAH (Real Action Heroes) 1/6 scale Star Wars Episode IV Han Solo wearing his trademark attire (Corellian spacer black vest and cream-colored shirt, navy blue captain's pants with Corellian blood stripe and jackboots plus pistol belt with quick-draw holster) we saw when Obi-Wan Kenobi (pictures of Sideshow's 1/6 scale old Ben with amazing likeness of actor Sir Alec Guiness HERE) and Luke (with his two droids, R2D2 and C3PO - see my post HERE for pictures of these two droids in 1/6 scale) met him and Chewbacca in the Mos Eisley Cantina on the remote desert planet of Tatooine.

Medicom Han Solo with Harrison Ford head sculpt - best likeness so far IMHO



Now let's take a closer look at his pistol belt with quick-draw holster. Quite a fine job by Medicom even if it's made of plastic - at least you know there aren't any fragile or breakable parts



Han Solo's entire 1/6 scale outfit is very well made by Medicom (or do we say tailored?) with fine stitching and details









1/6 scale Han Solo with his pistol holstered and droid caller in place. Strange that Han Solo would have a droid caller but no droids of his own.



Besides the very nicely detailed pistol belt, Medicom's 1/6 boots for Han Solo is made of soft rubber which easily bends when posing Han Solo which comes with very tight joints especially at the ankles, unlike earlier releases where the figure cannot hold many poses without the aid of a display stand.









Han Solo's 1/6 scale customised DL-44 pistol in holster with scope. You can also see the Corellian blood stripe on the sides of his pants



Medicom RAH Han Solo can strike a pose easily, thanks to the tight joints









Han Solo's DL-44 customized blaster pistol was fashioned from the German Mauser C96 7.63mm semi-automatic pistol (nicknamed the Broomhandle due to it's distinctive grip) with flash suppressor and scope added





Next: Medicom RAH Star Wars Episode IV 1/6 Han Solo and his loyal friend and first mate Chewbacca (posted HERE)