Hot Toys 2014 Toy Fair Exclusive: "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Python (Mark XX) Collectible Figure

“Everybody needs a hobby.”

Tony Stark’s hobby was building quite a number of armor suits for the “House Party Protocol” in Iron Man 3 and they proved to be valuable asset when combating the dangerous Extremis soldiers!

Now Hot Toys is happy to present the 1/6th scale Python (Mark XX) Collectible Figure, the Long Distance suit from the Iron Legion, as one of the 2014 Toy Fair Exclusive items. It features specially painted black and gold colored armor, LED light-up functions, interchangeable parts, and figure stand with flexible pillar for dynamic posing.

Hot Toys 2014 Toy Fair Exclusive: MMS248 Movie Masterpiece Series 1/6th scale Python (Mark XX) Collectible Figure’s special features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Python (Mark XX), the Long Distance Suit, as seen in Iron Man 3. Approximately 30 cm tall with Over 36 points of articulations, LED-lighted eyes and circular-shaped RT on chest (white light, battery operated), Black and gold colored painting on armor. Special features on armor: One (1) pair of interchangeable missiles-launching shoulder blade armor, One (1) pair of interchangeable light shoulder blade armor, One (1) pair of detachable forearm rockets. Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair with movable fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated), One (1) pair of forceful fists, One (1) pair of repulsor palms. Fully deployed air flaps at the back of the armor, Articulations on waist armor allowing flexible movement.

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Hot Toys 2014 Toy Fair Exclusive: 1/6th scale Ancient Predator Collectible Figure from AVP

In a flashback scene in Alien vs. Predator, we learned that predators have discovered Earth and taught humans how to build pyramids. In return the people worshipped them as gods, willing to sacrifice themselves as alien hosts for predators to hunt and prove their mark! Hot Toys is delighted to present this new 1/6th scale Ancient Predator Collectible Figure based on this special flashback scene as one of the 2014 Toy Fair Exclusive items.

The movie-accurate Ancient Predator collectible is specially crafted based on his image in the movie featuring two detachable light-up bio-masks, highly detailed head sculpt and body markings, spear with dismembered alien head and a rocky ground diorama base.

Hot Toys 2014 Toy Fair Exclusive: MMS250 Movie Masterpiece Series 1/6th scale Ancient Predator Collectible Figure from "Alien vs. Predator" specially features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Ancient Predator in the Alien vs. Predator movie, Realistic and accurate 1/6th scale of approximately 35 cm tall with Over 22 points of articulations, Net on body, arms and legs, Rubber hair with tribal accessories, One (1) pair of interchangeable mandibles. Six (6) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of open palms, One (1) right palm for holding spear or shuriken, One (1) left palm for holding dagger

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Preview Dam Toys 1/6 scale Chinese People's Armed Police Force Special Forces operator

The People's Armed Police (人民武装警察, Abbreviation: PAP), officially Chinese People's Armed Police Force (officially abbreviated CAPF; simplified Chinese: 中国人民武装警察部队; traditional Chinese: 中國人民武裝警察部隊) is a paramilitary or gendarmerie force primarily responsible for civilian policing and fire rescue duties in the People's Republic of China, as well as providing support to the PLA during wartime.

The PAP's primary mission is internal security. The first law on the People's Armed Police, the Law on the People's Armed Police Force (PAPF), was passed in August 2009, giving it statutory authority to respond to riots, terrorist attacks or other emergencies. The PAP also maintains tactical counter-terrorism (CT) units in the Immediate Action Unit (IAU), Snow Wolf Commando Unit (SWCU) and various Special Police Units (SPU).

Dam Toys will be releasing a 1/6 scale Chinese People's Armed Police Force Special Forces 12-inch figure soon and it's looking very good :) Word is Dam Toys got special permission and the official license to produce and market these figures so accuracy to details is definitely spot on here. Can't wait to get my hands on this figure. I love all these black clad figures because I've discovered over the years that black never goes out of style. Camouflage patterns come and go with each new era: from plain olive drab green to Woodlands to Tiger Stripes to Chocolate chip desert to tri-color desert to digital to multi-cam and so on and so forth. It always changes and your figure ends up looking outdated because of the camouflage uniform pattern he is wearing but not so with black. Black is always in and that's why I'm a sucker for men in black!

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Incoming: Toys City TC#68003 1/6 scale WWII Red Army Scout Uniform Set for 12-inch figures

Is 2014 unofficially the year of the 1/6 scale Russians for military figures? For so many years, there have been hardly any Russian 12-inch figure being offered and suddenly this year, everyone (well, almost) is offering Russian figures for pre-orders.

There was the DAM toys 1/6 scale Spetsnaz FSB Alpha Group 12-inch Special Operations figure previewed HERE, followed by the Very Cool Toys 1/6 scale Soviet Red Army Female Soldier 12-inch figure (pictures HERE) and most recently KGB Hobby 1/6 scale Russian Special Forces Outfit Sets KGB-001A & KGB-001B (posted HERE) and now, there's this Toys City 1/6 scale WWII Red Army Scout outfit / uniform Set (TC#68003) for 12-inch figures.

Toys City TC#68003 1/6 scale WWII Red Army Scout Uniform Set will come with Camouflage Windproof Smock, M1943 Gymnastiorka Tunic, Sharovari Trousers, Soviet EM Leather Belt, PPsh 43 Sub-Machine Gun, PPSh 41 Stick Magazine Pouch, Leg wrappings, M1938 Leather boots, M1929 Water Bottle, Water Bottle Fabric Cover, M40 Metal Helmet, Commando Beret, Gas Mask Bag, TT-30 Pistol, TT-30 Holster. Note: This outfit set does not include 1/6 scale head sculpt and 12-inch figure body.

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POP TOYS 1/6 scale Style Series X15 Super Juvenile Hero Windbreaker and Schoolbag Suit

“With great power comes great responsibility”

POP TOYS 1/6 scale Style Series X15 Super Juvenile Hero Windbreaker and Schoolbag Suit looks like it's meant for a certain wall crawler who loves web design. Who am I referring to? None other than the amazing Spider-Man Peter Parker, played by Andrew Garfield in the latest film series of our friendly neighborhood superhero.

In the Amazing Spider-Man 2, Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man continues his fight against crime and seeks to put criminals away, especially the ones with super powers. When not swinging around in New York, Spidey blends into the crowd and tries to live a normal life like everybody else. For that, he needs regular clothes, not a superhero costume.

POP TOYS upcoming 1/6 scale Style Series X15 Super Juvenile Hero Windbreaker and Schoolbag Suit will come with: Woolen coat, Long sleeves T-shirt, Jeans, Schoolbag, Gym shoes. Note: 1/6 scale head and 12-inch figure body in the pictures are not included. The outfit is suited best for the HOT TOYS TTM21 narrow-shoulder men's body

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Last haul for June 2014: Sideshow 1/6th Storm Shadow, Greg Capullo Batman and Talon figures

This is my last haul for June 2014: Sideshow Collectibles COBRA Ninja Assassin 1/6 scale Storm Shadow 12-inch figure, All-New DC Comics Designer Series: Greg Capullo Batman and Talon action figures.

I don't own many 12-inch figures from Sideshow's G.I. JOE A Real American Hero 1/6 scale figure series. This Storm Shadow sixth scale figure is only my second Sideshow G.I. Joe related figure (Storm Shadow belongs to COBRA, enemy of Joe and is not a Joe himself). The other figure I got was also an enemy of G.I. Joe, a Cobra Saboteur who goes by the code name: Firefly. Check out my review and pictures posted HERE, HERE and HERE. I was excited for the Sideshow G.I. Joe line until they released pictures of their first figure, Snake Eyes (posted HERE) which turned out to be a huge disappointment in terms of look and price. Since then, they have tried to remedy it by releasing other versions of Snake Eyes but they still failed IMHO The Snake Eyes that stand out for me is the Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Snake Eyes 12-inch Collectible Figure which I also reviewed HERE, HERE and HERE

I don't get many smaller size action figures these days even though that's how I started on this toy collecting journey / hobby / passion as I much prefer 1/6 scale (12-inch) action figures with their life-like realistic head sculpts, many points of articulation under their fabric outfits / uniforms / costumes including removable accessories, weapons and gear PLUS overlapping armor (sometimes with individual armor plates) for armor figures; light-up features; interchangeable parts for more display options and so much more! However, once in a while, some smaller scaled figures still catch my eye and even though they are made completely of plastic, I find myself drawn to them. DC Comics Designer Series: Greg Capullo Batman and Talon action figures are just two of them. Read on to find out why :)

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Another Figure Club The League of Shadow Ninja Shadow Master and Apprentice 1/6 action figure

If I didn't know better, I would've thought that Figure Club only does Henri Ducard action figures. This will be the third "Ducard" Ninja Shadow Master 12-inch figure to be released and the third 1/6 scale Liam Neeson as Henri Ducard head sculpt from Figure Club. I have already reviewed the Figure Club 1/6 scale The League of Shadows "Ducard" Ninja Shadow Master figure earlier in my toy blog HERE and HERE and also previewed the Figure Club 1/6 scale The League of Shadows "Ducard II" Ninja Shadow Master figure HERE but this time around, Figure Club will be releasing The League of Shadow Ninja Shadow Master and Apprentice 1/6 action figure, the key word being "apprentice".

If The League of Shadow Ninja Shadow Master is supposed to be Liam Neeson as Henri Ducard / Ra's al Ghul, then the apprentice has to be Bruce Wayne / Batman (Christian Bale) from Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins". We have never seen a Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne Ninja Warrior figure before although I did kitbash a 1/6 Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, League of Shadows Ninja in "Batman Begins" (pictures HERE)

Figure Club The League of Shadow Ninja Shadow Master and Apprentice 1/6 action figure (only 150 pieces will be made available worldwide) will come with 2 Head Sculpts this time (Master ~ Ducard Head sculpt, Apprentice ~ Bruce Head sculpt, Male Base Body x 1, Master Face Mask, Apprentice Face Mask, Apprentice scarf, Normal Hands, Gloved-hands with Armor x 3 pairs, Master's Boots with Armor, Apprentice's Boots with Armor. Detachable Samurai Armor (Chest  / Shoulders / Arms), Master's Tassets, Apprentice's Tassets, Ninja Clothing Set, Master's Katana (Black) made of Metal die-cast, Apprentice's Katana (Sliver) made of Metal, Leather-like Scabbard

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Review III: Hot Toys 1/6 scale Die-cast Iron Patriot 12" figure with Don Cheadle head sculpt

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Having reviewed the box packaging and contents earlier of Hot Toys MMS195-D01 Movie Masterpiece Series Die-cast 1/6th scale Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Action Figure from "Iron Man 3" in my toy blog post HERE followed by the light-up features of die-cast Iron Patriot HERE, it's time to take a look at the 1/6 scale head sculpt with authentic likeness of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes / Iron Patriot that's included with this figure. NOTE: No Don Cheadle head sculpt was included with War Machine Mark II collectible figure which is also die-cast.

The 1/6 scale Don Cheadle as Iron Patriot head sculpt comes with two interchangeable masks / faceplates (one is fully closed and the other one is slightly opened) which are attached to the helmet via magnets. It snaps nicely in place and is fuss free. You can almost see the eyes under the mask / faceplate because the eye slits are clear, unlike the LED light-up helmet which is white.

The Iron Patriot armor appears in "Iron Man 3" as the new paint scheme of James Rhodes's upgraded armor after being asked by President Ellis to be used as the U.S. government's "American hero" symbol thanks to A.I.M. in response to the events that occurred in "The Avengers". After the Iron Patriot armor is stolen by Aldrich Killian's Extremis-equipped soldiers, Eric Savin poses as Iron Patriot in order to abduct President Ellis. Later, Rhodes recovers the Iron Patriot armor and rescues the President.

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Hot Toys "The Dark Knight Rises" The BAT 1/12 scale DELUXE Collectible Set (with Catwoman)

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In The Dark Knight Rises, the epic conclusion to the Batman Trilogy by Christopher Nolan, Batman was presented an all new aircraft by Lucius Fox. During last year’s exhibitions, Hot Toys has showcased the prototype of the 1/12th scale The Bat and fans were already eager for the official reveal of this amazing collectible!

To celebrate Batman’s 75th anniversary, Hot Toys is excited to officially introduce the 1/12th scale The Bat Deluxe Collectible Set to our new MMS Compact Series and it is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the film. In addition to featuring finely sculpted aircraft structure, remote controlled LED light up and propellers spinning functions, and 1/12th scale Batman Collectible Figure, this Deluxe Set will also include a 1/12th scale Selina Kyle Collectible Figure and the fusion reactor Talia al Ghul planned to use to destroy Gotham. Batman fanatics don’t miss out on pre-ordering this remarkable collectible set!

The 1/12th scale The Bat Deluxe Collectible Set specially features: Authentically detailed 1/12th scale The Bat in The Dark Knight Rises. Approximately 75cm L x 41.5cm W x 26.3cm H with Six (6) front LED lights, Six (6) LED lights in the middle of aircraft, Two (2) LED light up back engines, Functional cockpit door, Two (2) seaters, Moveable front dual rotors, Rotatable underside propellers, Articulated flaps at the back, Two (2) machine guns, Two (2) side panel rocket launchers, Remote control for LED light-up and propellers spinning functions

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Hot Toys presents The Dark Knight Rises: 1/12th scale The Bat Collectible Set (includes Batman)

In The Dark Knight Rises, the epic conclusion to the Batman Trilogy by Christopher Nolan, Batman was presented an all new aircraft by Lucius Fox. In last year’s exhibitions, Hot Toys has shown the prototype of the 1/12th scale The Bat and fans were already anticipating the official reveal of this amazing collectible!

To celebrate Batman’s 75th anniversary, Hot Toys is thrilled to officially introduce the 1/12th scale The Bat Collectible to our new MMS Compact Series! It is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the film, featuring finely sculpted aircraft structure, remote controlled LED light up and propellers spinning functions and a 1/12th scale Batman Collectible Figure. Batman fans don’t pass up on the opportunity to pre-order this remarkable collectible!

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Sideshow Collectibles Marvel Universe Dr. Doom super-villain 24-inch Premium Format Figure

The very mention of his name makes lesser men tremble!

Featuring one of the most popular comic book super-villains of all time, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the Dr. Doom Premium Format™ Figure.

A brilliant master of science and sorcery, Victor von Doom has long plagued the Fantastic Four and other heroes of the Marvel Universe with his incessant ploys for supreme power and domination. The commanding ruler of Latveria is instantly recognizable with interchangeable classic and modern versions of his iconic mask, a layered fabric costume and polished armored battle-suit. Contemplating his next strike, the menacing mastermind will be a dominant force in any Marvel collection.

Standing just under two feet tall on a platform base, the commanding ruler of Latveria is instantly recognizable with interchangeable classic and modern versions of his iconic mask, a layered fabric costume, and polished armored battle-suit.

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Preview Kotobukiya Marvel Comics Avengers Marvel Now! 1/10 scale Iron Man ARTFX+ Statue

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Marvel Comics is the next great property to get Kotobukiya’s ARTFX+ statue treatment, and so of course the first series is none other than the Avengers, specifically the characters as they appear in Marvel Now! In 2012 the comic book company relaunched several titles, shifting some characters into different books and updating some for a modern audience. More than anything, it provided a perfect jumping on point for new readers. Now the characters are brought to life as never before based on concept artwork by superstar artist Adi Granov. The latest Avenger to join the team is Iron Man, who completes the lineup of Earth’s defenders with his previously released allies Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Thor!

Created in 1963 by a group of comic book luminaries (including Stan Lee and Jack Kirby), Tony Stark was a rich playboy whose capture during the Cold War led him to create a technologically advanced powered armor suit bristling with weapons and science-fiction gadgets. Best known for fighting enemies such as Mandarin and Crimson Dynamo, Stark would over the years combat his own personal demons as well, making him a very nuanced and interesting character popular the world over. While he would continue to improve and upgrade his armors, the brilliant industrialist / hero would also help found the premiere Marvel superhero group the Avengers and fight with them all the way into the current Marvel Now! Universe.

With a fresh start Tony appears there with a brand new suit of Iron Man armor featuring a sleek design and a bold black and gold color scheme! The Iron Avenger stands at the ready, turned to his side as he raises his right hand to aim a repulsor at the enemy. Iron Man’s armor is intricately detailed with layers, panels, vents, and other technological components like secondary repulsors, and the metallic paint really makes it shine.

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Get a kick out of Kotobukiya Tekken Tag Tournament 2 1/7 Nina Williams Bishoujo Statue

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The hit line of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Bishoujo Statues continues! With its thrilling martial arts action, the Tekken series of video games from Namco has been a huge hit with players since the original arcade game in 1994. In the games, fighters compete in the King of Iron Fist tournament for control of the Mishima Zaibatsu Corporation, using their unique talents against their opponents. Next up after the noble fighter Jun Kazama is the bloodthirsty Irish assassin Nina Williams! Appearing in every Tekken game since the first and her own spin-off Death by Degrees, Nina makes her triumphant debut in the Bishoujo series based on an all new illustration by Shunya Yamashita.

Showing off her martial arts prowess, not to mention her muscular physique, Nina Williams poses just for you as she stands on one leg with the other preparing a lethal side kick for an unseen opponent sneaking up on her! The tough fighter looks great from any angle as she turns in mid-kick, looking behind her as she leans forward over one straight leg. Nina wears her unique combat suit, part blue and purple camouflage, part metallic silver, and part black straps. Her incredible sculpt captures all of the details of her clothing down to the creases in her boots as well as every curve of her taut muscles. It’s easy to overlook Nina’s deadliness for her beauty, but watch out for that kick!

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Check out Kaiyodo Revoltech highly articulated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures

UPDATE Feb 2015: In-hand actual pictures of Revoltech TMNT Raphael posted on my toy blog HERE, Michelangelo HERE, Leonardo HERE and Donatello HERE with group pictures posted HERE

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been around for ages. Well, since 1984 when Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird self-published a single-issue comic intended to parody four of the most popular comics of the early 1980s: Marvel Comics' Daredevil and New Mutants, Dave Sim's Cerebus, and Frank Miller's Ronin. Accompanied by the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 TV series, and the subsequent action figure line, the TMNT were catapulted into pop culture history.

I've covered a little bit on the Playmates 2012 6-inch tall Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Collection Figures in my toy blog posts HERE and HERE already plus a post of the newer action figures from the Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series which premiered on September 29, 2012. Check out the pictures HERE

With the potential blockbuster / disaster that is Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie coming out this year, everyone wants to get in on the action with the TMNT. Set to be released in Japan later this year, these are the Kaiyodo Revoltech TMNT action figures!

Kaiyodo showed off all four of their Revoltech Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT figures as part of the celebration at the Japanese release party of the Nickelodeon TMNT cartoon series! And they look pretty awesome!

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Kumik KMF029 DC Comics 1/6 scale Catwoman 12-inch Female Action Figure - Meow!

"My world is all just shades of grey, Batman. That's why you'll never really understand me."

Selina Kyle is Catwoman, a costumed adventurer who's been both super-hero and super-villain. Beginning her career as a thief and enemy to Batman, she later turned to crime-fighting and became part of the Batman Family. Despite her villainous nature, she works hard to protect the East End of Gotham City.

Seems like Kumik is wanting in on the 12-inch figure market in a big way. This week they have been releasing preview pictures of their upcoming 1:6 scale products / figures and taking pre-orders for them as well. Besides the Kumik KMF030 1/6 scale Unlimited Immortal Manji 12-inch Samurai action figure aka "Blade of the Immortal" Manji (see my earlier post HERE), Kumik has also released pictures of their Kumik KMF029 DC Comics 1/6 scale Catwoman 12-inch Female Action Figure.

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Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Die-cast Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Action Figure Review II

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"Repulsors ON!"

Or light-up features of Hot Toys Iron Patriot die-cast figure

What's the point of having an Iron Man (or in this case Iron Patriot) figure and not have light-up features? It's so cool to have a 12-inch figure that lights up just like in the movie and Hot Toys has done just that . From the very beginning, their 1/6 scale Iron Man collectible figures have had the light-up features but the major problem was leaking batteries. If the batteries are left in the compartment for too long when not in use, they start to leak and damage the electrical components, rendering the figure totally useless in the light-up feature department and you wouldn't want that to happen Check out my post from September 2011 titled: -. "Hot Toy Collecting Tip # 1 Remove ALL Batteries!" link HERE .

What Hot Toys has DONE to Prevent leaking Batteries in the Figure is to pack all the Batteries separately in in so that even if the leak Batteries, They do Not Damage the Electrical Components of the Figure. Previous Post Toy See my blog HERE to see How the Batteries are packed and stored in the box.

This recently released Hot Toys MMS195-D01 Movie Masterpiece Series Die-cast 1/6th scale Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Action Figure comes with a 12-page User Guide booklet with lots of instructions from putting in the batteries to adjusting the figure for better articulation. Instead of showing you the contents of the Hot Toys Iron Patriot instruction booklet, I thought I'll just show you where the batteries are meant to go on the figure (ie the battery compartments) and where the ON / OFF switches are located.

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Pre-order Kumik KMF030 1/6 scale Unlimited Immortal Manji 12-inch Samurai action figure

Blade of the Immortal (無限の住人 Mugen no Jūnin, lit. "The Inhabitant of Infinity") is a Japanese manga series by Hiroaki Samura. The series is set in Japan during the mid-Tokugawa Shogunate period and follows the cursed samurai Manji, who has to kill 1000 evil men in order to regain his mortality.

In the comic, Manji uses many weapons, a good number of which came from defeated opponents. His two short, hooked swords are named Shidō (four paths). His two standard swords are named Imo-no-Kami Tatsumasa (Sister Defender Tatsumasa). His two chained scythes are called Mumei (nameless). His double bladed sword-breaker is named Kotengu (Little devil). Most of his weapons are hidden under his shirt, a seemingly impossible feat given their large number, irregular shapes and lack of sheaths. One of Manji's signature tricks is to make any of his hidden weapons drop out of his sleeves into one or both of his waiting hands whenever they are needed.

Kumik is supposedly famous for the head sculpts, so don't expect much in the accessories department. Manji seems to come with just a black and white robe, a standard sword and two short, hooked swords. And he comes with two head sculpts, one normal and one "battle-damaged" (bloodied).

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Incoming: KGB Hobby 1/6 scale Russian Special Forces Outfit Sets KGB-001A & KGB-001B

Seems like a new company (KGB Hobby) will be releasing two KGB Hobby 1/6 scale Russian Special Force Outfit Sets sometime in the near future. This year might be the year we get to see modern versions of 12-inch Russian military figures being released into the Market after so many years of Navy SEALs and More Navy SEALs. In February, Dam previewed Their Toys 1/6 Scale Spetsnaz Alpha FSB Special Operations Group 12-inch Figure (pictures HERE ) and now KGB Hobby is adding more Russians into the market.

KGB Hobby 1/6 scale Russian Special Force Set KGB-001A Features: 3 Holes Balaclava, Gorka-3 Suit, 6B5 Body Armor, Smersh Webbing System, Smersh AK Magazine Pouches x 2 pcs, Smersh VOG Pouches x 2 pcs, Smersh 'Butt Pack ', Scarf, AK-74M Assault Rifle (Resin Kit) with GP-25 Grenade Launcher (Resin Kit) and PSO-1 Rifle Scope (Resin Kit), AK-74M Magazine 1 + 6 pcs (Resin Kit) / AK- 74M VOG-25 Grenade x 2 pcs, (Resin Kit)

NOTE: Head sculpt, Body, Gloves, Boots are NOT included

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Preview Hot Toys MMS247 1/6 scale Angelina Jolie as Maleficent 12-inch collectible figure

“Well, well... How Wonderful.”

You know the tale now find out truth. Disney’s newest movie – Maleficent has been highly successful in box office around the world since its release! The tale of Sleeping Beauty is re-imagined and told from the perspective of the Mistress of All Evil who is portrayed by the one and only Angelina Jolie and her performance has been praised by critics and fans. To celebrate the movie’s success, Hot Toys is delighted to present the 1/6th scale Maleficent Collectible Figure amid fans’ anticipation!

The movie-accurate Maleficent Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in the movie which features a detailed head sculpt with iconic horns, elegantly tailored costume and accessories. Fans of this famous fairy tale and Angelina Jolie don’t miss the chance to pre-order this stylish collectible figure!

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Another Original Effect (OE) Killer Instinct series 1/6 Sophia female figure (Hit Girl wannabe?)

This will be the third figure under Original Effect (OE) Killer Instinct series and the FIRST figure that is considered not an adult (ie 13-inch tall / 33 cm). Original Effect (OE) Killer Instinct Sophia female figure will be 27 cm tall (10.5 inches) and considered a "teenie" (teenager?). This is a most interesting move as it will mean that this OE figure is on par with other 1/6 scale figures and at 27cm tall (10.5 inches), Sophia will be in the right proportion with all other 12-inch tall figures, thus putting OE on the 12-inch figure market and giving 1/6 scale figure collectors another option for female bodies. OE even shows us a picture of Sophia standing beside Dam Toys Spade 3 figure for size comparison.

Original Effect (OE) Killer Instinct series 1/6 Sophia female figure will come with: 1/6 scale Sophia's head sculpt, Movable eyeballs x 1 Pair, 27 cm Teenie body, Hands x 6 Pair (with gloves x 5; normal x 1 ), Pink glasses, Bowknot underwear, Short shirt, Bow tie, Suspender skirt, Hold-ups, High-heeled leather shoes, Knee pads x 1 Pair, Sportswear, Armband, Tactical vest, Shoe covers x 1 Pair, Customized Mauser pistol ( with hard case holster), Sword x 1 Pair (with scabbard)

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Original Effect OE Nightmare Deterioration 1/6 scale Female Action Figure is downright creepy

Here's a girl you won't want to meet in a dark alley at night!

From Original Effect OE comes their Nightmare Deterioration 1/6 scale Female Action Figure with demon horns, movable eyeballs and deteriorative left arm. Spooky is the word and great for those into the macabre and frightful.

Original Effect OE Nightmare Deterioration 1/6 scale Female Action Figure Features: 1/6 scale Deteriorative head sculpt (with two demon horns) and Movable eyeballs, 13-inch tall Reborn body, Deteriorative left arm, Leather clothing, Leather undergarments, Leather pants, Red Stockings, Boots, Gloved Hand.

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Review 1: Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Die-cast Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Action Figure

Iron Patriot is a fictional powered exoskeleton used by several characters in Marvel Comics. The alias is an amalgam of Iron Man's armor and Captain America's colors. Norman Osborn donned the original Iron Patriot armor during the Dark Reign storyline to exert his authority as 'commander' of H.A.M.M.E.R. and his own personal Avengers.

The Iron Patriot armor appears in the "Iron Man 3" film as the new paint scheme of James Rhodes's upgraded armor after being asked by President Ellis to be used as the U.S. government's "American hero" symbol thanks to A.I.M. in response to the events that occurred in The Avengers.

The movie-accurate Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Die-cast Iron Patriot Collectible Figurine is highly detailed and fully deployed, specially crafted based on the image of Don Cheadle as Iron Patriot in the movie, highlighting the highly detailed head sculpt, metallic red, white and blue star spangled armor, light-up functions and rotatable shoulder machine gun.

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June 2014 Haul - Mostly Hot Toys figures: 1966 Batman and Robin, Tonto, Iron Patriot (die-cast)

June 2014 haul so far has been mostly Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series (MMS) 12-inch collectible figures: Hot Toys "Batman (1966)" 1/6 scale Adam West as Bruce Wayne / Batman Collectible Figure, Hot Toys "Batman (1966)" 1/6 scale Burt Ward as Dick Grayson / Robin Collectible Figure, Hot Toys "The Lone Ranger" 1/6 scale Johnny Depp as Tonto Collectible Figure, Hot Toys "Iron Man 3" 1/6th scale Iron Patriot 12-inch Collectible Figure and Super Duck C006 Racing Suit.

Being a big fan of Batman growing up, the 1960s Batman TV series certainly played a big part in sealing in the love for the DC Comics character. It didn't matter that the show was campy and I was watching re-runs, as kids we all loved it. Just seeing Batman and Robin in costume and fighting crime in live action was exciting, as if the two dimensional comic book characters sprang to life and was actually living and breathing action heroes. There has never been 12-inch figures made of the dynamic duo until now. I'm really glad it's Hot Toys that got the license to produce and release these 1966 Batman figures because coming from Hot Toys, you know that quality is assured and these will look GREAT!

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The Gang's all here! Dam Toys 1/6 Gangsters Kingdom Spade J, 2, 3 and 4 altogether in a post

continued from earlier post...

After reviewing DAM Toys 1/6 scale Gangsters Kingdom Spade IV "Chad" (Colin Farrell) Figure HERE, HERE and HERE, it's time to put all the members of the gang together for a group shot / picture. Dam Toys 1/6 scale Gangsters Kingdom line / series has been receiving quite a lot of positive feedback for its shot at something different, especially in the area of the unique head sculpts done in caricature style while still maintaining the resemblance and likeness of the people they are supposed to be, which are mostly actors and famous personalities.

The glossy / shiny brown motorcycle leather jacket that Spade 4 comes with is a little too thick and stiff, otherwise this is another GREAT figure, the fourth in the series. After this figure, it looks like Dam Toys will be introducing members from the rival gang, Diamond 2 "Alger" and Diamond 3 "Juarez" (previewed HERE and HERE respectively). While waiting for them to be released, let's have another look at all four figures already out in the market.

From left to right: Spade J "Ogier" (Jason Statham), Spade 3 "Bernie / Pence" (Wayne Rooney), Spade 4 "Chad" (Colin Farrell) and Spade 2 "Nelson" (Vinnie Jones). The actual persons are all non-Americans making their presence felt around the world, mostly through films and football (Wayne Rooney).

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POP TOYS 1/6 F10 Men’s Locomotive Leather Dress Suit (A and B styles) are great additions

“Forever young, forever on the road.”

POP TOYS will be producing these 1/6 scale F10 Men’s Locomotive Leather Dress Suit (A and B styles) and releasing them into the 12-inch figure market very soon. These look like great additions to any 1/6 scale wardrobe and I'm certainly keen to grab a few of them when I can. These 1/6 scale suits are designed to fit HOT TOYS TTM21 12-inch narrow-shoulder male body type or similar muscular body. Head, body and motorcycle in the picture are not included.

List for B style (shown below): Brown leather jacket,  Black T-shirt (not sure why a white one is shown in the pictures), blue Jeans and Black leather shoes (not clear if these are boot-feet or not)

Check out the A style shown after B style pictures. A style is all black leather which is quite a sight.

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Incoming: Brother Production Present "Kill Them Softly" 1/6 scale custom made action figure

Killing Them Softly is a 2012 American neo-noir crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins. Brad Pitt plays Jackie Cogan, a hitman and enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.

Not wanting to get by on his charming good looks alone, Brad Pitt makes himself to look less debonair and more gangster-like. Come on, if you see this guy coming towards you, you'll look for cover because he's certainly up to no good.

This is Brother Production Presents soon-to-be-released 1/6 scale custom made "Kill Them Softly" 12-inch action figure (Limited Edition of 100 pcs) and will include: 1/6 scale Head sculpt, Over 35 Moving Joints Base Body (12-inch tall), Realistic and detailed leather-like jacket, Long sleeve black shirt, Vest, Belt, Black pants, Black shoes, Normal Hands, Sunglasses, Handgun, Shotgun, 1:6 scale Lighter, Cigarette packet, Cigarette x 1.

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Check out this 1990s Kenner Legends of Batman Skybat vehicle with Egyptian Batman figure

On the subject of Batman (see previous post), check out this "Blast from the Past" 1990s Kenner Legends of Batman Skybat vehicle with Wing-Mount Missile and Menacing Jaw Attack!

This is the short write-up from the box packaging:
As Batman appears throughout history – from the ancient past into the far future – he mysteriously arrives to the rescue aboard the top-secret Skybat. Disguised as a creature of the night, this vehicle allows Batman to swoop down from the black sky undetected by villains until the last terrifying moment when he reveals his dark presence. The Skybat is able to capture evil-doers in its mechanical claws or menacing jaws, and also provides Batman with necessary firepower from a powerful wing-mounted missile launcher.

Back in the days when I was still collecting carded Batman action figures, this Skybat actually caught my attention because it was Batman riding a giant bat! This is certainly not the recent flying BAT from The Dark Knight Rises but this toy vehicle was released way before that contraption had its moments on the big screen in the third film of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy with Christian Bale at the helm as Bruce Wayne / Batman.

What's cool about Batman besides his gadgets are the cool vehicles he has in his arsenal for his fight against crime. Besides the Batmobiles, Batman also had the Batwing and Batboat among the other cool vehicles in the Batcave. Check out my earlier toy blog post HERE for more of the Batmobiles and Batplanes. So this Skybat was a nice addition to that collection :) 

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Check out Xensation Collectibles 1/6 scale Mister ? 12-inch figure. Isn't he Jim Carrey The Riddler?

Newcomer Xensation Collectibles announced that they're coming out with a new figure - Mister ? - this winter.

Fans of the Batman film franchise will immediately recognize it as The Riddler from the 1995 film, "Batman Forever", starring Jim Carrey as The Riddler. The set is a pretty well spot on 1:6 scale recreation of the character. It comes with a figure with Mister ? head sculpt, green question mark body suit, green question mark jacket, shoes, green derby hat, staff, hand assortment, two hand grenades, green question mark bag, and figure stand. Xensation hints at a Two Face looking character in the background of one shot - looks like he's next on their design board...

Xensation Collectibles 1/6 scale Mister ? 12-inch figure Features: 12-inch Figure with 1/6 scale head sculpt that bears a likeness to Jim Carrey as The Riddler from "Batman Forever", Bodysuit, Jacket, Shoes, Hat, Bag with Grenades x 2, Staff, Hand Assortment, Figure Stand.

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