Incoming: Brother Production Present 1:6 scale Custom Hand Made "Mission Important" Figure

Mission: Impossible III (marketed as M:i:III, M:I-3, or Mission: Impossible 3) is a 2006 American action spy film co-written and directed by J.J. Abrams, his first film as a director, starring Tom Cruise, who also served as a producer, in the role of IMF agent Ethan Hunt.

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has retired from active field work for the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) and instead trains new recruits while settling down with his fiancée Julia Meade (Michelle Monaghan), a nurse at a local hospital who is unaware of Ethan's past. Ethan is sent back into action to track down arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman).

This is Brother Production Present upcoming 1:6 scale Custom Hand Made "Mission Important" 12-inch Action Figure. It will come with Realistic Likeness Head sculpt (made of PVC), 12-inch Base Muscle Body, Brown Leather-Like jacket, Grey Military Jacket, Blue Sweater, Dark Blue Jeans, Military Boots, Military Belt, 1:6 scale H&K G36 (Made of ABS), Drop-Down Leg Holster, Pistol (Made of ABS), Smart Watch, Gloved hands x 1 pair, extra Hands x 3 pairs. It appears to be inspired by the M:I-3 film and the custom hand-made figure does bear some resemblance ;p purely coincidental.

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Check out QMx 1/6 scale Firefly: Nathan Fillion as Malcolm Reynolds 12-inch action figure

Firefly is an American space western drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon, under his Mutant Enemy Productions label. Whedon served as an executive producer, along with Tim Minear. The series is set in the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system, and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a "Firefly-class" spaceship. The ensemble cast portrays the nine characters who live on Serenity. Whedon pitched the show as "nine people looking into the blackness of space and seeing nine different things".

Nathan Fillion plays Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds — the owner of Serenity and former Independent sergeant in the pivotal Battle of Serenity Valley. He is cunning, a capable leader and a skilled fighter. Mal's main character drive is his will for independence. While he is not above petty theft, smuggling or even killing to maintain his free lifestyle, he is generally honest in his dealings with others, fiercely loyal to his crew and closely follows a personal moral code.

QMx is excited to bring you the first screen-accurate, realistic, 1:6 scale, articulated collectible figure of Malcolm Reynolds, the always resourceful captain of the Firefly-class transport Serenity.

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Preview Very Hot 1/6 scale USSOCOM Navy SEAL UDT 12-inch figure - he's no transporter

The Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) were an elite special-purpose force established by the United States Navy during World War II. They also served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Their primary function was to reconnoiter and destroy enemy defensive obstacles on beaches prior to amphibious landings. They also were the frogmen who retrieved astronauts after splashdown in the Mercury through Apollo manned space flight programs.

The UDTs pioneered combat swimming, closed-circuit diving, underwater demolitions, and midget submarine (dry and wet submersible) operations. They were the precursor to the present-day United States Navy SEALs. In 1983, after additional SEAL training, the UDTs were re-designated as SEAL Teams or Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Teams (SDVTs). SDVTs have since been re-designated SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams.

Almost 10 years after Hot Toys release of the SEAL UDT figure, Very Hot Toys has finally made a copy. VHT started out by making copies of Hot Toys' 12-inch military figures and they are still doing it to this day, proving that they can survive in this 1/6 scale collectible market simply by replicating, reproducing and rereleasing figures of old. Not content with just releasing 1/6 scale uniform sets in the past, this time Very Hot will be releasing this USSOCOM Navy SEAL UDT set with 12-inch figure. Before Hot Toys moved into movie-related figures and products where they have carved a niche for themselves as a top notch manufacturer with price to match, Hot Toys were releasing quite a number of military figures. The figures were all pretty loaded when they were released, carrying everything with them including the kitchen sink and this SEAL UDT figure by Very Hot is no exception, since it is pretty much a copy of what Hot Toys had done.

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Pre-order Storm Collectibles 1/6th scale Dennis Rodman 35cm collectible figure (Deluxe Version)

Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is a retired American professional basketball player, who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "The Worm" and was known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities.

Rodman experienced an unhappy childhood and was shy and introverted in his early years. After aborting a suicide attempt in 1993, he reinvented himself as a "bad boy" and became notorious for numerous controversial antics. He repeatedly dyed his hair in artificial colors, had many piercings and tattoos, and regularly disrupted games by clashing with opposing players and officials.

The Storm Collectibles 1/6th scale Dennis Rodman collectible figure specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Dennis Rodman in his fashioned style during the mid 90s, Exclusive additional make-up head sculpt. Real-like facial expression, Real-like facial expression with smiley face (teeth shown). Muscular body with Dennis' actual tattoos in the mid 90s x 2, Approximately 35 cm tall, 11 pieces of interchangeable palms

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Comparison pictures of Foxbox Studio 1/6 scale God Complex Hermes 12-inch action figures

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So far two 1/6 scale God Complex Hermes 12-inch figures have been released by Foxbox Studio and they are both extremely limited in numbers and hard to come by. The first hermes figure was also the first Foxbox Studio figure and since that figure's release, they have been on a roll and released quite a number of God Complex figures with more on the way. The God Complex line has struck a chord with many collectors and gathered quite a lot of fans to the story and styling. The designs are very unique and refreshing and offers collectors a different perspective from the usual military lines and movie related merchandise products / figures.

The second Hermes figure aka Black Hermes was released recently at the 2014 Thailand Toy Expo (which was held from May 1-4 @ Central World, Bangkok) as an event exclusive limited to only 20 pieces, and priced at 8500 Thai Baht, available via Raffle only.

So how do these two Hermes figures fare? Let's put these two Foxbox Studio God Complex Hermes figures side-by-side for a one-to-one comparison and see how different the second figure differs from the first. The latest released figure, Black Hermes Psychoprompus, is as the name suggests, very much black in color whereas the first released Hermes figure is predominantly gray / silver with a tinge of white.

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Pre-order Pangaea PG01 1/6 scale Greek General 12-inch figure aka Brad Pitt Achilles

Troy is a 2004 British-Maltese epic war film written by David Benioff and directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It is based on Homer's Iliad which revolves from the beginning and to the end of the 10 year Trojan War. Achilles leading his Myrmidons along with the rest of the Greek army invading the historical city of Troy, lead by Hector's Trojan army. The ending of the film (the sacking of Troy) is not taken from the Iliad as the ending of the Iliad was based on Hector's death and funeral burial.

The film features an ensemble cast that includes Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Saffron Burrows, Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Brendan Gleeson, Rose Byrne, Vincent Regan, Garrett Hedlund, Tyler Mane, and Peter O'Toole. Brad Pitt plays Achilles, son of Peleus and Thetis, cousin of Patroclus, and leader of the Myrmidons.

This is the Pangaea PG01 1/6 scale Greek General 12-inch figure which is most likely inspired by the character played by Brad Pitt as Achilles, leader of the Myrmidons from the 2004 British-Maltese epic war film "Troy".

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Preview ZCWO Charlie Chaplin TRAMP 100th Anniversary 1/6 scale collectible action figure

Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English actor, comedian, and filmmaker, who rose to fame in the silent era. Chaplin became a worldwide icon through his screen persona "the Tramp" and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry. His career spanned more than 75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death at age 88, and encompassed both adulation and controversy.

Chaplin began performing at an early age, touring music halls and later working as a stage actor and comedian. At 19 he was signed to the prestigious Fred Karno company, which took him to America. Chaplin was scouted for the film industry, and made his first appearance in Keystone Studios's Making a Living (1914). He soon developed the Tramp persona and formed a large fan base.

This is the soon-to-be-released ZCWO Charlie Chaplin TRAMP 100th Anniversary 1/6 Scale Collectible Action Figure -Deluxe Edition with 1/6 scale Head sculpt by IMINIME, Hyunji and Painting by IMINIME, Park. Accessories by ZC WORLD, Tamto with Costume Design by ZC WORLD Tailor Team.

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Review 1: 2014 Thailand Toy Expo FoxBox Studio exclusive Black Hermes Psychoprompus

Backstory by Foxbox Studio:
Acropolis Inc., the first corporation to distribute energy to the people of Hellenic Republic, was founded by a primary Ruler, Zeus. Zeus has many sons and among them is Hermes. Although he is chosen to be among the big twelve in the company, he has never been Zeus' favorite. He is always the one doing most of the work even if the glory always falls on his brothers. Apollo being the great one or Ares as the brave one. While he never seemed to have much ambition, nevertheless cunning is Hermes' greatest strength. He needs neither physical prowess nor great charisma to get his way. Instead, he can manipulate Acropolis' dying capital utilizing only his quick wit, and although he never really cares about Acropolis' fate, he saved it time and again using his relationship with Hades. Despite being born a Ruler, Hermes is a human sympathizer and he will be a central character in aiding the humans to rise against the Rulers.

This was the 2014 Thailand Toy Expo (May 1-4 @ Central World, Bangkok) FoxBox Studio 1/6 scale God Complex “Black Hermes Psychoprompus” 12-inch action figure, an event exclusive limited to only 20 pieces, and priced at 8500 Thai Baht, available via Raffle only. I feel very privileged to have this limited edition figure for a review and to be able to post pictures for all to enjoy :) It seems like FoxBox Studio God Complex Hermes is meant to be a quite unattainable and very rare figure since both times he is released in very limited numbers.

This is Foxbox Studio's second 1/6 scale "God Complex: Hermes" 12-inch Figure, the first was released back in 2011 and there were only 100 pieces produced. You can check out my reviews of the FIRST Foxbox Studio God Complex: Hermes 1/6 scale figure HERE, HERE and HERE. This particular toy blog post covers this recently released God Complex “Black Hermes Psychoprompus” 12-inch action figure.

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Incoming: Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 104th Battalion Wolfpack Clone Trooper 12-inch Figure

As an intergalactic conflict rages on, a massive army of Clone Troopers fights in service of the Republic.

Inspired by Sergeant Sinker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to introduce the Wolfpack Clone Trooper: 104th Battalion Sixth Scale Figure from our Militaries of Star Wars collection.

Under the command of Jedi General Plo Koon and Commander Wolffe, the loyal Clone Troopers of the Wolfpack squad identify themselves with a distinctive blue-grey decor, designed to honor fallen comrades at the hands of General Grievous during the Battle of Abregado. Ready for the next mission, the Wolfpack Clone Trooper Sixth Scale Figure comes equipped with a standard issue jetpack, complete arsenal of weapons and full range of articulation.

Sideshow Collectibles Militaries of Star Wars collection 104th Battalion 1/6 scale Wolfpack Clone Trooper 12-inch Figure will come with Detailed Phase II Helmet with Wolfpack Deco, Fully Articulated Trooper Body, Battle Weathered Full Body Armor with 104th Marking Deco, JT-12 Jet Pack, Backpack with Fabric Cover, Thirteen (13) Interchangeable hands, One (1) Pair Standing Pose Feet, One (1) Pair Action Pose Feet, DC-15A Blaster Rifle with Optional Spear Attachment, DC-15S Blaster Carbine, 'Star Wars' logo Base

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Preview OE (Original Effect) 1/6 scale Shadow series SH-2 Hasuyike Sunayuki 13" female figure

Following on the high heels of OE (Original Effect) 1/6 scale Shadow Series Viola (SH-1) 13-inch female action figure (see the preview pictures HERE) comes the second Shadow figure in the series, OE (Original Effect) 1/6 scale Shadow series SH-2 Hasuyike Sunayuki 13-inch female figure.

The Shadow series figures are more or less re-releases of figures from OE's Army Attractive series but with different skin color. For the Shadow series, OE has decided to re-color and re-dress their Army Attractive series female figures in just black and white colors with a tinge of red (very slight). But from the pictures OE has released, you cannot really tell that the figures have blue skin. It looks like they just took the regular figure and photographed her with a lot of green light (not blue) so we actually don't know how the blue skinned figures really look :(

OE (Original Effect) 1/6 scale Shadow series SH-2 Hasuyike Sunayuki 13-inch female figure Item List include: Sunayuki’s 1/6 scale Shadow head sculpt, 13-inch Reborn Body (Blue Skin), Wafuku Surcoat, Belt, Wafuku Underdress, Vertical belt, Breast Knot, Hands (1 Pair). Notice: Product-Packaging will be blister.

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More pictures of Square Enix Play Arts Kai 2014 RoboCop version 1.0 - third-part Review: NICE!

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The new 2014 RoboCop film (a reboot of the 1987 classic) introduces us first to the stunning RoboCop version 1.0, a look inspired by the original film, while at the same time, making the robot suit more modern and refined. Not sure if many die-hard RoboCop fans agreed with the new look though.

Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman), a police officer injured in a car bomb explosion, is chosen by OmniCorp to be outfitted with a cybernetic body and software, making him the first cyborg cop to be deployed for civilian law enforcement in the United States. When Murphy wakes up in his new body, his face and right hand have been incorporated onto the robotic suit as biological parts.

As mentioned earlier, this is my first Square Enix Play Arts Kai action figure and out of the three RoboCop figures released (classic 1987 RoboCop, 2014 RoboCop version 1.0 and version 3.0), I chose this Square Enix Play Arts Kai 2014 RoboCop version 1.0 because it closely resembles the original version RoboCop. I've been giving Square Enix Play Arts Kai action figures a miss all this time because I never liked the sculpting of the heads / portraits. In this instance, since RoboCop's head is mostly covered, I didn't have any problems with the sculpting.

I've already covered quite a bit on this Square Enix Play Arts Kai 2014 RoboCop version 1.0 in my previous posts HERE and HERE, so this third-part review is mostly to show off the nice details and paintwork of this 1/7 scale 9-inch (23 cm) tall RoboCop action figure.

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Check out WorldBox 1/6 scale "Mortal Kombat" Kung Lao 12-inch action figure - that's a cool hat!

Kung Lao (Chinese: 空佬; pinyin: Kōnglăo) is a video game character from the Mortal Kombat series, introduced as a player character in Mortal Kombat II in 1993. He is a former Shaolin monk and a former member of the White Lotus Society who stands in the shadow of his great ancestor, the Great Kung Lao. Kung Lao is a close friend of the series' protagonist Liu Kang and together they were the main characters of the spin-off game Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. He gained considerable popularity and favorable critical reception, in large part because of his famous weapon resembling Oddjob's hat.

WorldBox 1/6 scale "Mortal Kombat" Kung Lao 12-inch figure from the Mortal Kombat Video Games Series specially features: One (1) sculpted head, One (1) crazy durable body 2.0, Two (2) pairs of hand, One (1) hat, One (1) black clothing, One (1) blue pants, One (1) pair of Upper arm protectors, One (1) pair of Arm protectors, One (1) red belt, One (1) red ribbon, One (1) black chest holsters, One (1) pair of boots, One (1) broken neck, One (1) Blood soaked splatter, One (1) platform for hat

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Pre-order ThreeZero Game of Thrones 1/6 scale Tyrion Lannister 8.7-inch (22 cm) action figure

Tyrion Lannister (also referred to as "The Imp" or "The Halfman") is a fictional character created by American author George R. R. Martin, based on an idea about a never used character in the novel Windhaven. He is a prominent point of view character in Martin's award-winning A Song of Ice and Fire series and also a main character in HBO's adaptation of the series, Game of Thrones, where he is portrayed by Peter Dinklage, whose work on the show earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe award in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

ThreeZero announcement:
Since our first Game of Thrones teaser at the end of 2013, we been asked on daily basis about sale details and today we can finally give you all the details about Tyrion Lannister (who is our first figure made under Game of Thrones license) and share the photos.

Figure costs: 130USD / 990HKD with worldwide shipping included in the price. Game of Thrones Tyrion Lannister goes up for pre-order on May 26th, 9:00AM Hong Kong time at www.threezerostore.com OR you can also pre-order at BigBadToyStore (BBTS) HERE

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Inflames Toys X Newsoul Toys 1/6 scale The Spirit of Chinese Civilisation Guan Yunchang

Guan Yu, aka Yunchang, was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the first emperor. Guan is respected as an epitome of loyalty and righteousness.

Guan was deified as early as the Sui dynasty and is still worshipped by many Chinese people today, especially in southern China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and among many overseas Chinese communities. He is a figure in Chinese folk religion, popular Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism, and small shrines to Guan are almost ubiquitous in traditional Chinese shops and restaurants. He is often reverently called Guan Gong (Lord Guan) and Guan Di (Emperor Guan).

No descriptions of Guan Yu's physical appearance exist in historical records, but his beard was mentioned in the Sanguozhi. Traditionally, he is portrayed as a red-faced warrior with a long lush beard. Guan Yu is traditionally depicted wearing a green robe over his body armour. Supposedly, Guan Yu's weapon was a guan dao named Green Dragon Crescent Blade, which resembled a glaive and was said to weigh 82 catties (about 18.25 kg or 40 lbs).

Inflames Toys together with Newsoul Toys will be releasing this 1/6 scale The Spirit of Chinese Civilisation Guan Yunchang 12-inch figure and it certainly looks amazing. Scroll down to see the pictures.

The She-Predator Machiko Noguchi Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

From the AVP universe, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to introduce the Machiko Noguchi Premium Format™ Figure.

Popularly known as the She-Predator by fans of the Alien Vs Predator franchise, Machiko is one of the few humans ever to be accepted by Predators as one of their own. Based on an original interpretive character study, Sideshow’s artists have envisioned the beautiful yet barbaric warrior in a customizable display that features interchangeable masked and unmasked portraits.

Determined to restore her lost family honor and overcome a lonely existence, Machiko’s tough persona and hunter’s prowess is perfectly captured in her expression and pose. Having won the hard earned respect of a Yatuja leader, her striking appearance imitates theirs, wearing her dark hair slicked back in dreadlocks, customized Predator armor with a fabric netted body suit, and the mark of their clan on her brow. Standing triumphantly over a fallen Alien Queen, and armed with razor sharp wrist gauntlets, a combi-stick spear and shoulder-mounted plasma cannon, it’s plain to see Machiko can take care of herself, as part of the pack or out on her own.

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Square Enix Play Arts Kai 2014 RoboCop version 1.0 Review II - where does he store his guns?

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RoboCop is the 2014 remake of the 1987 film of the same name. The film stars Joel Kinnaman as Alex Murphy, a Detroit police officer who is critically injured in the line of duty. OmniCorp, a multinational conglomerate brings Murphy back to life as the cybernetic police officer RoboCop. The film was directed by José Padilha (Elite Squad) and co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, and Gary Oldman.

While the classic 1987 RoboCop (Peter Weller) was bulkier and more machine like, this reboot version with Joel Kinnaman inside the robot suit is sleeker and looks more human. The final version (version 3.0) the company OmniCorp went for in the film was painted all black for a more "tactical look". I much prefer this version as the paintwork and colors are more similar to the original RoboCop.

One of the unique things about 1987 RoboCop that we all liked was the hidden holster in his right thigh which opens and ejects his Auto 9 pistol. The producers of the 2014 RoboCop reboot went one up and gave the new RoboCop two guns and two holsters, one on each thigh.

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Preview Kotobukiya DC Comics New 52 Green Arrow ARTFX+ 1/10 scale 7.5 inches tall Statue

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The latest DC Comics ARTFX+ Statue from Kotobukiya returns to the pages of the New 52 with a popular and colorful character, Green Arrow! Introduced all the way back in 1941, billionaire Oliver Queen was marooned on a deserted island and there learned to survive by the way of the bow. Taking those skills back to civilization after being rescued, “Ollie” would take on the identity of Green Arrow and fight crime in Star City and Seattle, though his adventures with the Justice League would take him all around the world and beyond. In the New 52 Green Arrow continues to defend the innocent as he investigates the truth of his past and what shaped him as a hero.

The Emerald Archer appears for the first time in the ARTFX+ lineup, posed with a wide stance as he scans for enemies (What happened to his EYES?!!) and prepares to draw an arrow. Oliver wears his New 52 costume featuring a black and green outfit that leaves his arms mostly bare for shooting. With reinforced boots, a padded chest piece, and armored gauntlets Green Arrow is ready for anything, and the gold accents shine on his buckles and arrow emblem belt buckle. The archer holds his bright green bow sideways in front of him, ready for nocking an arrow from the full quiver on his back. Wearing his trademark green hood and mask, the focused hero still shows off a bit of his blonde hair and scruffy beard.

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Review Square Enix Play Arts Kai RoboCop 2014 version 1.0 - super-human cyborg back in action

"Dead or alive, you're coming with me!"

RoboCop is a 2014 American science fiction action film directed by José Padilha. It is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name and reboot of the RoboCop franchise. The film stars Joel Kinnaman in the title role, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson. For me, it's not a classic like Paul Verhoeven's 1987 original as it lacks the social satire (and violence) of the original film. The 1987 RoboCop showed the audience why RoboCop was needed: the future world was full of violence and crime and hopelessness, and needed someone / something to give the citizens hope that things could get better, crime could be dealt with effectively and justice could be served. This 2014 version of RoboCop showed a very sleek looking future metropolis where everything looked rather rosy and efficient, and questions the need for a cyborg cop to enforce the law.

I still liked the new interpretations of the RoboCop suit and how it differs from the original version while trying to retain some similarity / familiarity. I think the original RoboCop has its pros and it will always be a classic. This newer version / reboot is a nice attempt but I doubt we'll be seeing any sequels. I recently got this Square Enix Play Arts Kai RoboCop 2014 version 1.0 23 cm tall (9 inches) action figure because I wanted an updated and improved (?) version of this cyborg cop since I already have quite a collection of the classic 1987 version. You can see some of the pictures of my RoboCop collection HERE.

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Incoming: OE (Original Effect) 1/6 scale Army Attractive Vol.11 Cleopatra 13-inch female figure

Cleopatra VII Philopator, known to history as Cleopatra, was the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, only shortly survived by her son, Caesarion as pharaoh. As pharaoh, she consummated a liaison with Julius Caesar that solidified her grip on the throne. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, she aligned with Mark Antony in opposition to Caesar's legal heir, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (later known as Augustus).

To this day, Cleopatra remains a popular figure in Western culture. Her legacy survives in numerous works of art and the many dramatizations of her story in literature and other media, including William Shakespeare's tragedy Antony and Cleopatra, Jules Massenet's opera Cléopâtre and the 1963 film Cleopatra. In most depictions, Cleopatra is portrayed as a great beauty, and her successive conquests of the world's most powerful men are taken as proof of her aesthetic and sexual appeal.

OE (Original Effect) 1/6 scale Army Attractive series Vol.11 Cleopatra 13-inch female figure will come with 1/6 scale Cleopatra head sculpt, 13-inch Reborn body, Grasping hands (1 pair), Normal hands (1 pair), Cleopatra’s underwear, Cleopatra’s cloak, Cleopatra’s high-heel boots and Golden scepter.

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Preview Brother Production "Take 2" Custom Hand-Made 1:6 Action Figure (Bryan Mills?)

"Taken 2" is a 2012 English language French action thriller film and sequel directed by Olivier Megaton which stars Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, a retired CIA operative who along with his wife are taken hostage in Istanbul by the father of a kidnapper Mills had killed while rescuing his daughter who was kidnapped while on a trip to Paris (which happened in "Taken", released in 2008). Numerous media outlets have cited the 2008 film as a turning point in Neeson's career that redefined and transformed him to an action film star.

Brother Production Presents "Take 2" Custom 1:6 scale Hand Made Action Figure will come with 2 1/6 scale head sculpts (Normal Version and Battle Damaged version with Bloody Effect), 12-inch Base Body, Black Leather-Like Jacket, Dark Green long sleeve Shirt, Grey Long Sleeve Tee, Dark Grey Pants, Black Belt, Black Boots with Damage Effect, Pistol (Made of ABS), AKM Machine Gun (Made of ABS), Cell Phone (Made of Resin), Normal Hands.

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Ben Affleck Batman costume for the May 2016 Man of Steel sequel directed by Zack Snyder

If you have been hiding under a rock in Bikini Bottom with Patrick the starfish (which is kind of weird), then you wouldn't know about the new Batman Costume designed for Ben Affleck who plays the caped crusader in the follow-up film which will also feature Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). In that case, here's another look at the new costume posted by director Zack Snyder together with the new batmobile.

The picture of Batman had been lightened so that we can see more details of the new Batsuit. It's a black and white picture so it's anyone's guess as to what the color scheme is although if you trawl the internet or facebook, you'll probably see a lot of pictures with the colors added by Batman fans.

Shown below (scroll down) is the actual picture posted by director Zack Snyder, showing Ben Affleck in his batsuit staring down ominously at the iconic vehicle. There seems to be a hint of the Joker as well. The 48-year-old US director had tweeted a photo of the hero's car covered with a grey tarpaulin the day before (see the next picture), along with a caption reading: "Could be time to pull the tarp...tomorrow?" 

New Batman and new Batmobile. I'm stoked! Can't wait to see what they do with Wonder Woman. Don't worry about her plane. It's probably still invisible LOL

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AX2 2014 Thailand Toy Expo Exclusive: 1/6 scale Taketa High Furyo Yuske 12-inch figure Review II

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This is the 2014 Thailand Toy Expo AX2 Studio Exclusive figure made available only at the show. Limited to 50 pieces, 1/6 scale Taketa High FURYO YUSKE 12-inch collectible figure is fully handcrafted. As a result, AX2 Studio states that it is not as playable and exquisite as a mass production item. What it means is that the joints are quite loose and this figure cannot really hold poses well. But being an exclusive and limited item, I guess people won't really complain.

Having already shown the box and its contents in the previous post, this second-part review of AX2 1/6 scale Taketa High Furyo Yuske 12-inch figure shows him with his mask and the two swords he comes with. Other 1/6 scale items included with this exclusive but not shown in this post are the cross shoulder brown leather sling bag, hand carry black leather bag and additional palm / hand.

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Review 1: 2014 Thailand Toy Expo Exclusive – AX2 1/6 Taketa High Furyo Yuske 12-inch figure

"Furyo" is the parallel universe of the Inu and Saru series, two largest clans who continue their destined war in the modern world.

Furyo Yuske is specifically made to celebrate AX2 very first appearance at Thailand Toy Expo 2014, and demonstrate their appreciation to the fans in Thailand. This unique figure of Furyo Yuske is a fully handcrafted collectible figure, therefore it is not as playable and exquisite as a mass production item.

Furthermore, AX2 have acknowledged that some of the items could have defects due to shipment to Thailand, mostly being disconnected parts and should be easily fixed by simply putting them back together.

Available exclusively at Thailand Toy Expo (May 1-4 @ Central World, Bangkok) was this AX2 Studio's FURYO YUSKE in 1/6 scale. Limited to 50 pieces each and priced at 6000 baht (approximately US$186), this exclusive came with a limited bag only for Thailand Toy Expo. Item was limited to 1 piece per person.

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May 2014 Haul - Deluxe Darth Vader, LAPD SWAT, Spade IV, 2014 RoboCop, Deluxe Finn +

These are the action figures that I got for May 2014 so far :) They are Sideshow Collectibles Darth Vader Deluxe sixth scale figure, DID LAPD SWAT Assaulter "Driver", Dam Toys Gangsters Kingdom Spade IV, Adventure Time Deluxe Finn 10-inch figure with changing faces, Square Enix Play Arts Kai 2014 RoboCop version 1.0 plus another two special exclusive figures from 2014 Thailand Toy Expo which I get to review – AX2 Taketa High Furyo Yuske and Foxbox Studio God Complex Hermes #0000 (see pictures below). Life's good haha

At this juncture, I would like to apologize to fellow collectors / friends / readers / followers who might have been waiting for my review of a particular figure but have yet to see the post on my toy blog :( The thing is, although toy collecting is my obsession and blogging about toys is my passion, circumstances just doesn't allow me to post a review of every toy / figure I've gotten so far even though that's what I really want to do. So please be patient with me as I do my best to cover all the toys I've gotten. As the saying goes, "So many toys, so little time." Once again, sorry for taking a while to get to the reviews. 

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Incoming: Hot Toys "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" 1/6th Falcon Collectible Figure

Marvel Studios’ "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" has been topping box offices around the world since it was released in theaters! With his distinctive mechanical wings and great performance by Anthony Mackie, Falcon has left a strong impression among fans of the exciting movie! Today Hot Toys is thrilled to present the highly-anticipated 1/6th scale Falcon Collectible Figure.

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Anthony Mackie as Falcon in the film and features a finely detailed costume, LED light up flight backpack, Falcon’s signature wings, weapons, and a dynamic figure stand perfect for flight poses. Fans don’t miss this opportunity to pre-order this high-flying ally of Captain America.

Hot Toys MMS245 "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" 1/6th scale Falcon Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Anthony Mackie as Falcon in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" with Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture plus Approximately 30 cm tall Body with over 30 points of articulations. Four (4) pairs of interchangeable gloved palms including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) pair of palms for holding weapons, One (1) pair of palms for holding wings. Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

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1/6 scale SAS CRW 12-inch figures released by BBI, Dragon Models, MC Toys, Medicom, Palitoy

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SAS: Who Dares Wins!

Here are some of the 1/6 scale SAS CRW (Special Air Service Counter Revolutionary Warfare) 12-inch figures that have ever been released, with the Action Man SAS figures going all the way back to the 1980s. Up front and center is the latest released MC Toys M-035 1/6 scale SAS CRW (1987-2000) 12-inch action figure. He might be missing some stuff (like the ear defender and helmet but it's still very well produced with excellent parts and accessories, and would make a great addition for anyone who's just started or intend to start collecting 12-inch Special Forces action figures. DAM Toys will be releasing a 1/6 scale Spetsnaz FSB Alpha Group 12-inch Special Operations figure soon (pictures HERE) and there's the awesome incoming DID 1/6 scale LAPD SWAT 12-inch figure with Ryan Gosling head sculpt (preview pictures HERE). You can check out all the Special Forces figures I've posted in my toy blog by clicking on the "Men in Black" label.

My interest and obsession with 1/6 scale figures actually started with the Action Man SAS 12-inch figures. I saw them on display at a friend's house and was instantly hooked. They looked so intimidating and awesome in their all black attire and gear, peeking out through the gas mask and hood. That was around 1994 and soon after, I began collecting my own 12-inch Action Man figures. That was 20 years ago. Time certainly flies when you are having FUN :)

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Preview Daredevil "The Man Without Fear" Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

By day Matt Murdock is a successful criminal attorney, but by night, he guards the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen in New York City as the masked vigilante, Daredevil! With heightened senses, the Man Without Fear charges past the broken ruins of a Lady Justice statue and into the night to combat the injustice he cannot tackle in the courtroom. The sleek and muscular hero is disguised in his fantastically sculpted iconic red costume with raised 'DD' logo and fabric details, wearing an expression of intense concentration under his distinctive horned mask. Skilled in combat and armed with his signature billy club weapon, Daredevil will do whatever it takes to protect and defend the innocent.

The Daredevil Premium Format Figure is an outstanding addition to any collection, perfect for any Marvel display. Product dimensions: 17" H (431.8mm) x 12" W (304.8mm) x 11.5" L (292.1mm).

One thing good about statues is the great sculpting. Bad things about statues are: expensive, non-articulated fixed pose cast in stone as if they have looked straight into Medusa's eyes, non-removable gear and accessories, not pose-able nor play well with others whereas 1/6 scale articulated figures with authentic costumes and removable weapons, gear and accessories can be posed side-by-side with other 1/6 scale figures, sometimes even in dramatic dioramas depending on the skill of the craftsman who makes the diorama scene. Still, Daredevil is very well captured here (IMHO he hasn't looked any better) with his determined expression and awesome pose.

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Incoming: DAM TOYS Gangsters' Kingdom 1/6 Spade J "Ogier" Memories Version 12-inch figure

DAM Toys are on a roll!

These are the latest preview / prototype pictures of Dam Toys Gangsters' Kingdom 1/6 scale Spade J "Ogier" memories version 12-inch figure.

There's a super long backstory but I wouldn't bore you with it. It tells of a sniper dressed in black and armed with a ArmaLite AR-7 rifle taking position at the top of a church bell tower. He kills a rival gang boss' middleman named George aka “the Otter” with a single shot to the head when he arrives at the burial of somebody at the cemetery. The shooter is Ogier (Spade J) from the Spade family.

DAM TOYS Gangsters' Kingdom 1/6 scale Spade J "Ogier" Memories Version 12" figure will come with 1/6 scale Head sculpt, 12-inch Action body, Black hat, Black round sunglasses, pipe, long scarf, White shirt, red tie, Black vest, Black leather trench coat, Black trousers, Black socks, Black and white shoes, Glove Palms. ArmaLite AR-7 Explorer survival rifle with AR-7 8-round magazine, AR-7 15-round magazine. Glock 17 pistol with 17-round magazine, 19-round magazine and 31-round magazine. Large black leather bag.

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