Saturday, September 30, 2017

Redman Toys 1/6th scale Blade Rick and Blade Roy 12" collectible figures aka Deckard & Batty

A blade runner must pursue and try to terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.

Blade Runner is a 1982 American neo-noir science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos. It depicts a dystopian Los Angeles of 2019 in which genetically engineered replicants, which are visually indistinguishable from adult humans, are manufactured by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to work on off-world colonies. Those that escape and return to Earth are hunted down and "retired" by special police operatives known as Blade Runners. The story focuses on burnt-out expert Blade Runner Rick Deckard (Ford), who reluctantly agrees to take on one more assignment to hunt down a group of recently escaped replicants led by Roy Batty (Hauer).


Redman Toys will be releasing 1/6th scale Blade Rick and Blade Roy 12-inch collectible figures inspired by the characters portrayed by Harrison Ford (Rick Deckard) and Rutger Hauer (Roy Batty) in the 1982 film. Redman Toys seem to be doing a "Very Hot Toys" move by recasting the two figures Brother Production have released before back in 2010. These look identical to Brother Production versions (see the action figure review of Brother Production 1/6th scale "Blade Hunter" 12-inch figure posted on my toy blog HERE and Brother Production presents Revenge of the Replicant figure HERE). Pictures of both Brother Production figures side-by-side can be seen HERE.

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Friday, September 29, 2017

Hot Toys MMS445 1/6th scale "Thor: Ragnarok" Gladiator Thor (Deluxe Ver) Collectible Figure

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“So much has happened since I last saw you! I lost my hammer, like yesterday, so that's still fresh. Then I went on a journey of self-discovery.”

With less than a month time to the release of the highly anticipated Marvel blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok, fans are extremely excited to see Gladiator Thor heading into a deadly contest and team up with his former ally and fellow Avenger..the Incredible Hulk, to save his home from the imminent destruction by the powerful villain Hela!


Making a brand new appearance in Thor: Ragnarok, Hot Toys is delighted to present to you the latest 1/6th scale Gladiator Thor collectible figure with astonishing likeness of the actor Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the movie. The beautifully designed 1/6th Gladiator Thor collectible figure features a newly developed head sculpt with Gladiator marking, a specially tailored gladiator armor with a red-colored cape, a Gladiator helmet, a shield, an assortments of weapons including swords, daggers and a mace.

This Deluxe Version will specially include two additional Einherjar Swords and a Sakaar Rifle.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Russian Burger King wants "IT" banned because Pennywise “is a copy” of Ronald McDonald

"IT" is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by Andy Muschietti, based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The first of a planned duology, the film tells the story of seven children in Derry, Maine, who are terrorized by the eponymous being, only to face their own personal demons in the process. Upon release, the film set numerous box office records and has grossed over $482 million worldwide.

Burger King in Russia has filed a claim in Russian court to get the movie "It" banned from national screens.


Via Newsweek, the Russian financial magazine Vedomosti is reporting that Burger King has claimed that It is a violation of Russia’s advertising laws because Pennywise is “is an exact copy” of Ronald McDonald, the longtime mascot of the King’s chief fast-foot rival, McDonalds. It gets better: the filing includes Burger King’s belief that part of the similarities between the two clowns include “the color range and the [balloons] with which the clown lures children.”

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Jihadi John Deported - ISIS Counterfeit Lego sets sold in Singapore taken off the shelves

Counterfeit Lego sets sold in Singapore depicting ISIS terrorists have been taken off the shelves.

The toys, which were sold at a local retail store and on e-commerce sites, were removed after concerns were raised that they could lead to the glorification of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria terror group. A reader had alerted The Straits Times to the made-in-China figurines being sold at a shop in People's Park Centre, as well as online.

These toy sets, recommended for children aged between six and 12 years, depict violent scenes that show figurines carrying the ISIS flag, launching sticks of dynamite and firing AK-47s. One also includes a plastic figurine of a decapitated head.


These toys, described as "Falcon commando" sets, were priced between $3.80 and $25. They were sold on local online marketplace Carousell and at 8 Series, a retail store selling household goods, toys and other lifestyle items in People's Park Centre.

Another online retailer, Brick Generals, also sold toy figurines described as "militants" and "bombers". One of them was labelled as "ISIS Jihadi John", while a description for a bomber figurine read: "Extremist who enjoys blowing things up for fun. One day, he'll blow himself up."

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

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

This was part of my September 2017 haul (see the toy blog post HERE)

In Terminator Genisys, the judgment day has arrived and more than 3 billion human lives have been lost in the attacks by Skynet. Survivors were captured and put into camps for exterminations. In 2029, Human Resistance leader John Connor has led a final intense battle against Skynet and its menacing armies of Endoskeletons in order to eliminate the hellish artificial intelligence.


This is actually the first Terminator endoskeleton by Hot Toys that I got. Hot Toys have released three versions earlier: there was the Terminator 2 T-800 Endoskeleton (MMS33) followed by a Battle-Damaged Endoskeleton only available as a Japanese exclusive and the T-700 from Terminator Salvation (MMS94) but I was never compelled to get any of them until now. Given the improvements Hot Toys has made over time in refining their products and improving their quality, I figured this was the best time as any to get hold of a Terminator endoskeleton.

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Pre-order Gecco approximate 11.25-inch (28.5cm) tall ULTRAMAN Pre-painted Model Kit

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ULTRAMAN is a Japanese tokusatsu science fiction television series created by Eiji Tsuburaya. The show first aired on Japanese TV in 1966 and has fascinated fans for generations. Its popularity continues growing every day throughout the world.

ULTRAMAN is recreated as a magnificent pre-painted model kit. Despite its large size, the components are simple, and easy for anyone to assemble. No skills or tools are required for assembly. The original sculpt was done by Erick Sosa who was inspired by various motion pictures and created this ULTRAMAN with his own unique style and flare.


This dynamic sculpture is a new and unique take on the classic character. The painted metallic colors provide a different finish from the ULTRAMAN of the past. The beautiful contrast with the wrecked buildings on the base is another highlight.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

AR TOYS 1:6 scale "LEON' 12-inch figure a dead ringer for ‎Jean Reno as Léon: The Professional

"Léon" is a 1994 thriller film written and directed by French director Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno as a mob hitman, Gary Oldman as corrupt DEA agent Norman "Stan" Stansfield, and a young Natalie Portman, in her feature film debut, as 12-year-old girl Mathilda Lando who is taken in by the hitman (or "cleaner," as he refers to himself) after her family is murdered by corrupt police agents.

AR TOYS 1:6 scale "LEON' 12-inch figure will come with Head sculpt, Articulated body, Hands for poses x10, Weapon box (Genuine leather material, can be opened), Flower pot, Sunglasses, Milk glass, Dagger, Grenade x6, Pliers, Revolver (detachable), Pistol x4 (detachable), Figure base, Grey beanie, Black trench coat, White undergarment, Gun holster (Genuine leather material), Trousers, Socks, Shoes


Looking at the pictures released, this AR TOYS 1:6 scale "LEON' 12-inch figure looks almost identical to the "Léon The Professional" figure released by Enterbay some years back, from the head sculpt to the accessories and everything in between. Check out the Enterbay version posted on my toy blog HERE. There was also a Headplay head sculpt of Jean Reno as Leon released in 2012 - see the pics in a post titles "No Women, No Kids" posted HERE.

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Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Marvel Manga Realization Samurai Captain America Figure

Bandai has been quite successful with their Tamashii Nations Star Wars Movie Realization line of Samurai-inspired Star Wars action figures, mostly of the armor-clad troopers of the Galactic Empire.

Now they have gone into Manga Realization of Marvel characters reimagined as Samurai warriors. Bandai Tamashii Exclusive Marvel Manga Realization Samurai Captain America Figure will be joining Spider-Man (previewed on my toy blog HERE) and Iron Man (pics HERE) as part of Bandai's re-imagining of Marvel superheroes into Samurai inspired warriors of Feudal Japan.


Samurai Captain America has a painted face guard as part of his mask / helmet and comes with huge wings on the sides of his head. The figure will include interchangeable gloved hands, his trademark shield, as well as a Samrai sword with sheath. The star on the figure's chest can also be removed and used as a shuriken. Now isn't that interesting. The shield can be attached to the figure's back or forearms.

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Monday, September 25, 2017

Kenner 1/6th scale The Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors as Steve Austin 13" tall action figure

"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better... stronger... faster."

I was quite excited when I first caught a glimpse of the upcoming Supermad Toys 1/6th scale Six Million Bionic Man Collectible Figure (see the toy blog post HERE) as it was essentially Lee Majors as Steve Austin from the 1970s TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man" which was a very popular show I watched as a kid. But alas, on closer examination, the figure was a disappointment. Other than the 1/6th scale Lee Majors as Steve Austin head sculpt, it offered little else.

Seeing the preview pics made me hark back to the 1970s Kenner Six Million Dollar Man 13-inch tall action figure which was a lot of fun and still is today :) I decided to take some pics of the figure and post them on my blog here. I present to you the original Bionic Man action figure!


This 1970s Kenner 13-inch tall The Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors as Steve Austin action figure has some nice features: a bionic eye you could look through, a bionic arm that would lift items (an engine block accessory was included) when a trigger on the back was pushed, and roll-back skin that would display interchangeable bionic elements. The basic outfit worn by the figure is based on the tracksuit Steve Austin wears during his test run in the original pilot movie and subsequently in the opening credits of the series.

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Sunday, September 24, 2017

September 2017 haul: Hot Toys Doctor Strange, Terminator Genisys Endoskeleton and Agent Salt

This is my second haul for September 2017, having collected the Hot Toys MMS359 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6th scale Wonder Woman movie-accurate collectible earlier - see the action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE.

This time, I've got the Hot Toys MMS387 1/6th scale Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange 12-inch collectible figure (previewed one year ago HERE), Hot Toys MMS352 Terminator Genisys 1/6th scale Endoskeleton 33 cm tall Collectible Figure which was previewed even further back in February 2016 HERE, and Supermad Toys 1:6 scale Agent Salt (Angelina Jolie) 12-inch action figure (preview pics HERE)


Most times pre-orders take a while to be released and we really lose track of when they'll come so it's a nice surprise when they finally do arrive. Better late than never, as the saying goes. I enjoyed Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Doctor Strange and am glad to be able to own a 12-inch Cumberpatch figure as I'm a fan of his work - Sherlock Holmes, The Imitation Game, Star Trek Into Darkness etc. And it seems Hot Toys like him too because this figure comes with quite a bit of accessories, compared to Hot Toys MMS363 Captain America: Civil War 1/6th scale Black Panther Collectible Figure which had ZERO accessories (see my review HERE). Owning 1/6th scale figures is like having a mini Hollywood in your home, with all the famous stars / actors lining your shelves.

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Saturday, September 23, 2017

Supermadtoys 1/6th scale Six Million Bionic Man Collectible Figure - Lee Majors as Steve Austin

Steve Austin is an astronaut who is seriously injured when his spaceship crashes. Austin undergoes a government-sanctioned surgery, which rebuilds several of Steve's body parts with machine parts, making him cyborglike. When Steve recovers, his machine parts enable him to have superhuman strength and speed, as well as other powers. With these powers, Steve goes to work for the Office of Scientific Information, battling evil for the good of mankind.

The Six Million Dollar Man is an American science fiction and action television series about a former astronaut, Colonel Steve Austin, portrayed by American actor Lee Majors. Austin has superhuman strength due to bionic implants and is employed as a secret agent by a fictional U.S. government office titled OSI. The series was based on the Martin Caidin novel Cyborg, which was the working title of the series during pre-production. The Six Million Dollar Man television series aired on the ABC network as a regular episodic series for five seasons from 1974 to 1978. Steve Austin became a pop culture icon of the 1970s.


Supermadtoys 1/6th scale The Six Million Bionic Man Collectible Figure comes with: Normal head sculpt, Approximately 30 cm tall Muscular body with over 28 points of articulations, 4 pairs of interchangeable hands in different poses, Sportswear with sewn in magnets, Magnetically attached batteries x6, Swimming trunks, White socks, Running shoes, Silver bracelet, Football, Barbells. Limited worldwide release of 200 sets.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Pre-order Prime 1 Studio "Batman: Arkham Knight" Batman Beyond 33" Statue - White Version

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"Every time I put on that suit, it’s my chance to help people who are in trouble. I guess on a personal level, it’s my chance to look like a worthwhile human being again. In my eyes… no one else’s. It’s what I want, Bruce..."

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present the Batman Beyond White Version Statue from Batman: Arkham Knight. Inspired by the suit of the Batman of the future, Terry McGinnis, from the show Batman: Beyond. Terry was confirmed to take over as Batman after an elderly Bruce Wayne, who is his mentor in this continuity.



Approximately 33 inches tall Batman Beyond White Version Statue specially features: alternate mouth armor portrait. Limited quantity worldwide

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Check out Alert Line 1/6th scale WWII Soviet Red Navy Equipment Set for 12-inch figures

The Soviet Navy was the naval arm of the Soviet Armed Forces. Often referred to as the Red Fleet, the Soviet Navy was a large part of the Soviet Union's strategic plan in the event of a conflict with the United States, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), or another conflict related to the Warsaw Pact. The influence of the Soviet Navy played a large role in the Cold War, as the majority of conflicts centered on naval forces.


Alert Line 1/6th scale WWII Soviet Red Navy Equipment Set for 12-inch figures features: Red Army SSH-39 Helmet, WW2 Red Army Navy Enlisted / Sailor Hat, Red Navy Striped Telnyashka Undershirt, Red Navy Tunic, Red Navy Trousers, Red Army EM Belt, Red Army Black Combat Boots, SVT40 Semi Automatic Rifle, Mosin-Nagant Bullet Pouch, SVT40 Pouch, SVT40 Bayonet, PGR-43 Antitank Grenade, F-1 Grenade x2, Maxim Machine Gun Canvas Belt x2, Red Army Canteen, Medal Cap Badge. Suitable for most mainstream 1:6 figures. Head sculpt and body are not included.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Hot Toys Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem 1/6th Wolf Predator (Heavy Weaponry) Collectible Figure

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Continuing the occurrence of Alien vs. Predator, a Predator scout ship carrying Predalien and facehuggers has crashed on Earth, causing the spawn of the chestburster in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. Wolf Predator, has responded to a distress signal, travelled to Earth and planned to kill all Aliens. As the elite member of the Predator, he has proven himself as a daunting warrior and dreadful hunter with a large collection of trophies from many different species and large arsenal of weapons! He has remained one of the most popular warriors in Alien vs. Predator series among fans.


Today, Hot Toys is proud to present our highly movie-accurate 1/6th scale Wolf Predator (Heavy Weaponry) collectible figure. Masterly crafted based on Wolf Predator’s image in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, the figure features a remarkable head sculpt, a newly developed body, highly detailed costumes, extremely wide variety of weapons and accessories and a rocky ground-like diorama figure base.

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Sideshow Collectibles 1/6th scale Obi-Wan Kenobi Mythos 12" collectible figure sneak peek

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What was Obi-Wan Kenobi’s life like after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith? Sideshow’s latest announcement dives into that question in our brand new Star Wars™ Mythos Obi-Wan Kenobi Sixth Scale Figure!

After the prequel trilogy we know Obi-Wan to have led a hermit’s life on Tatooine. During this period our assumption is that his time wasn’t entirely spent living in a lonely hut, but instead as a desert nomad, exercising mental strength and physical fortitude.


Sideshow Collectibles gives us a sneak peek at their upcoming 1/6th scale Obi-Wan Kenobi Mythos 12-inch collectible figure based on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s life as a nomad, wandering the desert landscape of Tatooine. Ben carries a unique collection of mementos, the weight of the memories they contain as heavy as the pack itself. The adornments and survival gear on Kenobi’s backpack almost serve as a time capsule to speak the story of his travels; among his collection are Tusken Raider gaffi sticks that suggest maybe he has had an ongoing feud with the desert tribes, a mantle of armor that he wore during the Clone Wars, and of course, Anakin’s lightsaber.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Sideshow Collectibles Gotham City Nightmare Collection 20-inch Tall Batman (Man-bat?) Statue

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He is the night, and the nightmare.

Sideshow is thrilled to present the Batman Statue, the chilling first installment in the Gotham City Nightmare collection.

Gotham City Nightmare dares to ask, what would the familiar faces of Gotham become when viewed through eyes filled with fear? The Batman Statue gives you a glimpse of the Dark Knight like never before.


No longer a crusader in just a cape and cowl, Batman has taken on a more sinister style as a bat creature, poised on top of a warped Gotham gargoyle, his wings spread wide. Disgusting creatures like bats, rats, and centipedes crawl at Batman’s clawed feet, emerging from the stonework on which he stands.

Batman’s body is carefully sculpted with sinewy flesh capturing the monstrous melding of his suit design to the creature’s skin, painted with deep blues and greys to give him his chilling appearance. A subtle bat symbol covers his chest, integrating into his anatomy and further deepening the nightmare.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Hot Toys 1/6th scale Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman 12-inch collectible figures

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The "Trinity" is a nickname collectively given to the top three most popular characters in the DC Universe, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. This name has also been used for several series' and storylines that focus on these three characters teaming up.

In the 2016 superhero film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", we see the first ever live-action interaction between Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) together. It is also the first live-action cinematic portrayal of Wonder Woman, Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Flash (Ezra Miller) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher).


I got both the Hot Toys MMS343 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6 scale SUPERMAN and Hot Toys MMS342 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6 scale BATMAN Collectible Figures back in November 2016 (see my toy blog post HERE) but it has taken this long for Hot Toys MMS359 Wonder Woman figure to be released. Now I can finally pose the three of them together for pictures. One of the funny moments from the film was when Wonder Woman appears after Doomsday confronts Superman and Batman. Superman says to Batman: "Is she with you?" and
Batman replies: "I thought she was with you."

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Sunday, September 17, 2017

ThreeQ 1/6th scale Grant Gustin as Barry Allen / The Flash 12-inch figure - The Fastest Man Alive

The Fastest Man Alive. The Scarlet Speedster. The Crimson Comet. All of them are one man — The Flash.

The Flash is an American television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns, airing on The CW. It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / The Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. It is a spin-off from Arrow, existing in the same fictional universe. The series follows Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed, which he uses to fight criminals, including others who have also gained superhuman abilities.


ThreeQ TQ1002 1/6th scale Grant Gustin as Barry Allen / The Flash 12-inch figure features: Newly developed head sculpt with detailed likeness x 2 pcs, Body with over 30 points of articulations (Approximately 30 cm tall), The Flash suit with detailed patterns and layers, boots, interchangeable hands x 6 pcs, figure stand.

This will be the fourth 1/6th scale Grant Gustin The Flash figure to be released. Check out the other three versions in the links below. Four 12-inch Flashes already plus at least one more from Hot Toys that will be from the upcoming Justice League film.

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Saturday, September 16, 2017

Custom 1/6th scale Bat Girl Outfit Set

Batgirl operates in Gotham City, allying herself with Batman and the original Robin, Dick Grayson, along with other masked vigilantes. Although the character Betty Kane was introduced into publication in 1961 by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff as Bat-Girl, she was replaced by Barbara Gordon in 1967, who later came to be identified as the iconic Batgirl. The character debuted in Detective Comics #359, titled "The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!" (January 1967) by writer Gardner Fox and artist Carmine Infantino, introduced as the daughter of police commissioner James Gordon.


This Bat Girl Outfit Set comes complete with bodysuit, gloves, boots and some weapons. It's reminiscent of old-school Batgirl from the TV show a la Yvonne Craig but all in black and not purple for a slightly more serious look. The Custom 1/6th scale Bat Girl Outfit Set Features: PVC helmet, Gold badge, Bodysuit, Forearm bracers, Cloak, Hollow boots, Belt, Gloved hands. Batarang, Gun. NOTE: Body and head sculpt not included (display only).

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Hot Toys Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1/6th scale BB-8 & BB-9E collectible set (plus Mouse Droid)

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As the world is anticipating the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, fans have been excited to see the return of BB-8 who has made many memorable moments in the last film and the introduction of the First Order version of the spherical astromech droid – the BB-9E!

Today, Hot Toys is delighted to introduce a special 1/6th scale collectible set featuring BB-8 and BB-9E from Star Wars: The Last Jedi for fans of these two fantastically designed droids!


The BB-8 collectible figure features a specially designed spherical body embedded with self-balancing mechanisms, a magnetically-attached head with LED light-up function, interchangeable arms, and specially applied white and orange colored painting with weathering effects!

The BB-9E collectible figure features a newly developed spherical body with mechanical details under the circular grilles, a magnetically-attached head with LED light-up function, and specially applied glossy black and metallic silver painting!

Furthermore, a 1/6th scale Mouse Droid is also included exclusively in this collectible set!

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Check out the Hot Toys Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1/6th scale Astromech BB-8 Collectible Figure

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The release of the latest blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi is just less than 100 days away! Apart from greeting new faces from this highly anticipated film, fans’ new beloved spherical astromech droid has been on bounteous missions for the Resistance and will once again make an appearance in the upcoming Star Wars sequel!


Today, Hot Toys is very excited to introduce this familiar face – the 1/6th scale BB-8 collectible figure specially crafted based on its appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The highly accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of BB-8 in the film. It features a specially designed spherical body embedded with self-balancing mechanisms, LED light up eyes, and interchangeable arms!

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Hot Toys Star Wars: The Last Jedi - 1/6th scale The First Order Astromech BB-9E Collectible

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The Star Wars galaxy is continuing to expand in the upcoming widely anticipated Star Wars: The Last Jedi as new characters are introduced in this exciting new blockbuster!

Part of the astromech unit of the First Order that keep their starships and machinery operational, BB-9E has captured many fans’ attention since its first reveal with its stylish look!


Today, Hot Toys is very thrilled to officially introduce the 1/6th scale BB-9E collectible figure from Star Wars: The Last Jedi!

The highly accurate collectible figure is specially crafted on the appearance of BB-9E in the film. This First Order droid features a newly developed spherical body with mechanical details under the circular grilles, specially applied glossy black and metallic silver painting, and a magnetically attached head with a LED light-up feature.

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TBLeague 1/6th scale DELUXE Lady Death: Death's Warrior V2 Figure with Base & Throne

Talk about Fantasy Female figures (see previous toy blog post HERE).
Looks like it's not letting up anytime soon...

Lady Death: a tale of innocence betrayed and then reborn as a powerful force capable of challenging the very roots of evil itself. Her legend dates back to the dark ages. She was a beautiful, young woman named Hope, but tricked by demons, she renounced her humanity to save her mother’s soul and was condemned to Hell. To survive, she harnessed the darkness within and forged herself into a warrior dreaded by all who cross her path. To know her is to know a woman cursed, but to oppose her is to know eternal agony.


TBLeague PL2017-104A 1/6th scale DELUXE Lady Death: Death's Warrior V2 Action Figure includes: female seamless body with metal skeleton, head sculpt, 6x interchangeable hands, chest guard, protective bottom, 2x skulls on the top of high boots, high boots, cloak with a neck strap, 2x forearm armor, helmet, sword, sickle with skull, large skull, cushion, chair, base.

PHICEN 1/6th scale Lady Death 12-inch Female Action Figure (original version) previewed earlier HERE

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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Soldier Story 1/6th scale Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine VBSS (KSM-VBSS) with LIGHT-UP GPNVG-18!

Germany's postwar commando amphibious warfare force are called the Kampfschwimmer ("Combat Swimmers", abbreviated "KSM") or Verwendungsgruppe 3402 (Deployment Group 3402). They are the only special-purpose force of the German Navy. The Kampfschwimmer were set up particularly because Germany joined NATO and there was felt to be risk of war with the Soviet Union. A unit was needed which could help to secure the Baltic Sea exits through the Danish Straits. On 1 August 1958 Group 3402, as these commando frogmen were called by the navy, was set up.


Soldier Story 1/6th scale Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine VBSS(KSM -VBSS) with New Feature: LIGHT-UP GPNVG-18! HEADSCULPT - Modern German kommando life-like head sculpt, S2.5 BODY, Bare Hand (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair) | HEADGEAR - Ops core fast ballistic helmet, Ops core fast helmet strap system, German desert flecktarn Ops core helmet cover /w NVG battery pack pouch, Ops Core NVG mount base, Wilcox GSGM ground spec goggle mount, GPNVG-18 ANVIS NVG, GPNVG-18 battery pack, GPNVG-18 green LED module (1 pair), GPNVG-18 protective cover (1 pair), MS-2000 strobe, Oakley SI ballistic M-frame, Flame resistant hood (orange-brown color) | UNIFORM - Lindnerhof desert flecktarn underway combat shirt, Lindnerhof desert flecktarn underway combat pants, Lindnerhof combat knee pad (1 pair), Brown T-shirt, Meindl Glockner MFS boot (1 pair , sewing)

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TBLeague 1/6th scale Silver Huntress (SHCC Exclusive) Fantasy Female Deluxe Figure

Fantasy Females? Is it a guy thing? Why do most Fantasy Female characters wear so little and yet is expected to accomplish so much? Examples that come to mind include Red Sonja, Vampirella, Dejah Thoris, Emma Frost, Lady Death, Shanna the She-Devil, Elektra, Psylocke, Tigra and many others. Even Wonder Woman is not spared. Compared to Batman, Superman and the rest of the Justice League, she's barely covered up whereas the rest have full costumes covering their entire bodies. Check out my Hot Toys MMS359 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman Collectible Figure review posted earlier on my toy blog HERE and HERE.

Phicen Limited (now TBLeague) has been churning out 12-inch fantasy female figures by the dozens and I'm sure that's because the 1/6th scale figure collector market is demanding it. Most of the female figures are always underdressed and collectors seem to be lapping it all up. So here's one more to add to the collection: TBLeague 1/6th scale Silver Huntress (SHCC Exclusive) Deluxe Collector Figure


TBLeague PL2017-105 1/6th scale Silver Huntress (SHCC 2017 Exclusive) Deluxe Collector Figure Parts List: head sculpt, helmet, neckerchief, neck rope, neck strap, cappa, 29.5cm female seamless body in medium breast size, chest guard, waist armor, back armor, cloak, armor to protect right arm, armor to protect left arm, protective bottom, right hand to hold sword, left hand to hold axe, left fist, left hand to be natural, right hand to hold knife, right hand to hold sword, left hand showing two fingers , wrist armor, arm armor, shoulder armor, raglan sleeves, sword, axe, right boots with armor, left boots with armor, diorama base

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Hot Toys Suicide Squad 1/6th scale Harley Quinn (Dancer Dress Version) 12-inch Collectible Figure

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“The one, the only, the infamous Harley Quinn!” – The Joker

Being one of the most beloved female villains in DC Comics, fans worldwide are enthralled by Harley Quinn’s madness and her psychotic personality. Established herself as the Queen of Gotham City with the Joker, Harley Quinn made another remarkable entrance at the night club magnificently decked out in her beautiful dancer dress pole dancing for the crowd. Today, Hot Toys is excited to present the latest 1/6th scale Harley Quinn (Dancer Dress Version) from the DC Extended Universe blockbuster Suicide Squad!


Sophisticatedly crafted based on Margot Robbie’s appearance in Suicide Squad, the 1/6th scale Harley Quinn (Dancer Dress Version) features a newly developed head sculpt with impressive likeness, a finely tailored fabric dancer dress, bountiful jewelries, a metal chain, a dancing pole and a specially designed Suicide Squad themed figure stand with character backdrop.

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3A 1/6th scale STEEL AGE THE JOKER Collectible Figure designed By Ashley Wood

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3A Steel Age line of figures reimagines our favorite superhero (and villain) characters as robots. Being robots, they are 13.5 inches (35 cm) tall in 3A's 1/6th scale world. We have already seen 3A's Steel Age Batman (preview pics posted on my toy blog HERE) so here's a look at Batman's arch nemesis and number 1 public enemy, the Joker, reimagined as a robot.


3A 1/6th scale STEEL AGE THE JOKER Collectible Figure Features: Fully Articulated figure with LED Illuminated Eyes and Fabric Tailored Clothing. Includes: Revolvers x2, Detachable Bangs x2, Interchangeable Left Hand x4 (Relaxed, Pointer, Gun Grip, Fist), Interchangeable Right Hand x4 (Relaxed, Pointer, Gun Grip, Fist). Officially Licensed by DC / Warner Bros

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Supermad Toys 1/6th scale Cat 2.0 (Battle Damaged Version) 12-inch Collectible Figure

Selina Kyle is Catwoman, a costumed adventurer who's been both a 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.

A popular figure, Catwoman has been featured in many media adaptations related to Batman. Actresses Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, and Eartha Kitt introduced her to a large audience on the 1960s Batman television series and the 1966 Batman film. Michelle Pfeiffer portrayed the character in 1992's Batman Returns. Halle Berry starred in a stand-alone Catwoman film, 2004's Catwoman, which was a critical and commercial flop, and bears little to no similarities to the Batman character. Anne Hathaway portrayed Selina Kyle in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises and, most recently, a young version of Kyle is played by Camren Bicondova on the 2014 television series Gotham.


This is a new version of the CAT from supermad toys: battle damaged version comes with a wired bullwhip for different poses. Electroshock gun can be attached to the boot via hidden magnets. Limited worldwide release of 200 sets. This is most likely inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns.

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Monday, September 11, 2017

Iron Studios 1/4 scale Wolverine 18-inch (46 cm) tall Statue - Wolverine goes berserker rage!

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Wolverine was created by Len Wein, John Romita and Herb Trimpe in 1974 and his first appearance in comics was as a supporting rival of the Incredible Hulk.

Born mutant, his powers include sharp senses, retracting claws and great regenerative ability (called a healing factor). His regenerative power slows down his aging, so his age is indeterminate. His baptismal name is James Howlett, but he took the name of his supposed biological father, Logan. He served in the American Civil War, World War II, was a secret agent for the CIA and the Canadian Secret Service, and was a guild of the Canadian government in an experiment (the Weapon X Program) in which his skeleton and claws were coated by indestructible Adamantium).


With no memory of much of his past, he adopted the codename Wolverine and became one of the most important members of the X-Men group. He also served as a member of groups such as Tropa Alpha, X-Force and New Avengers.

Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to present the Wolverine Legacy Replica. This quarter scale statue is produced based on the conceptual art of Marcio Takara, from Chiaroscuro Studios and Marvel Comics.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Iron Studios 1/4 scale Weapon X 17.7-inch (45 cm) tall Statue - Wolverine gets adamantium!

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Wolverine was created by Len Wein, John Romita and Herb Trimpe in 1974 and his first appearance in comics was as a supporting rival of the Incredible Hulk.

Born mutant, his powers include sharp senses, retracting claws and great regenerative ability (called a healing factor). His regenerative power slows down his aging, so his age is indeterminate. His baptismal name is James Howlett, but he took the name of his supposed biological father, Logan. He served in the American Civil War, World War II, was a secret agent for the CIA and the Canadian Secret Service, and was a guild of the Canadian government in an experiment (the Weapon X Program) in which his skeleton and claws were coated by indestructible Adamantium).


With no memory of much of his past, he adopted the codename Wolverine and became one of the most important members of the X-Men group. He also served as a member of groups such as Tropa Alpha, X-Force and New Avengers.

Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to present the Weapon X Legacy Replica. This quarter scale statue is produced based on the conceptual art of Marcio Takara, from Chiaroscuro Studios and Marvel Comics.

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DREAMEX 1/6th scale Newshen (TMNT April O'Neil - Megan Fox?) 12-inch collectible figure

April O'Neil is a fictional character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and all related media. In all of the TMNT continuities, she is a good friend of the Turtles: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. April made her first appearance in the Mirage comic series in 1984 as a computer programmer. She was later portrayed as a strong-willed news reporter in the Turtles' first animated series. In live-action media, she has been portrayed by Judith Hoag (1990), Paige Turco (1991 and 1993), and Megan Fox (2014 and 2016).


DREAMEX 1/6th scale Newshen (TMNT April O'Neil) 12-inch collectible figure Features: Head Sculpt x2 (regular head + kidnap head), Female Figure Body (Height 30 cm), Exchangeable Hands x5, Figure Stand, Yellow Jumpsuit, White tank top, White Belt, Black Waist bag, White shoes, Camera, Watch, Press Badge, Turtle Phone, Microphone, Chair, Pen

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Saturday, September 9, 2017

TBLeague 1/6th Scale Coco Austin as Cleo: Goddess of Seduction Action Figure (Deluxe)

Many times things which look possible in 2D (comic books) do not translate well into 3D.

CLEO made her debut in BeyondComics.TV ‘s comic book; GEKIDO#1 at Comic Con, and was featured on countless TV shows with creator Graig Weich.

BeyondComics.TV with TBLeague is proud to bring you the very 1st ever licensed 1/6th scale Cleo 12-inch action figure doll, utilizing cutting-edge, seamless synthetic-skin technology with a steel skeletal inner-frame allowing for 28 points of posable articulation!


TBLeague 1/6th Scale Coco Austin as Cleo: Goddess of Seduction Action Figure aka The REAL Cleopatra (Super Deluxe Set) features: head sculpt (with synthetic hair) with comic book style-version of Coco as Cleo, TBLeague female seamless body with stainless steel armature (Posable body with 28 points of articulation) and with removable feet, 3 pairs x interchangeable hand, one-piece armored bra and cloth lingerie-style costume, 2 x ornamental sleeves, shoes, cloth cape, jeweled belt, armored neck collar, crown, 2 x snake-shaped arm bands (for upper arms), 2 sets x arm bracelets for lower arms (8 pcs / set, two sets in two bags), 6 x leg bracelets for ankles, scepter, 2 x Egyptian dogs, throne chair, cushion for throne chair, comic book: GEKIDO#1 (Cover: B) Full color, 44 pages - Exclusive Limited Edition Collectors series)

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Friday, September 8, 2017

Review II: Hot Toys Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman Collectible Figure

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Here are more pictures of Hot Toys MMS359 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman Collectible Figure with lots of close-ups to zoom in on the nice details that Hot Toys has so painstakingly put in to make this 12-inch figure look good. For me, there isn't a better looking Wonder Woman figure so far than this one by Hot Toys. The smaller sized action figures by other manufacturers such as Square Enix, Mezco, Medicom MAFEX etc just look like toys compared to this Hot Toys 1/6th scale Wonder Woman. By combining and using various materials to produce this figure, Hot Toys has created yet another movie masterpiece of museum quality.


Even though I say this is the better Wonder Woman so far, I wouldn't say it's the best. I have some issues with it. One of them is the painting of the teeth, making Gal Gadot look like Bugs Bunny with her buck teeth. And although Hot Toys took time to develop their own 1/6th scale female seamless body, its range of movement is rather limited, thus preventing collectors from putting Wonder Woman in more awesome poses. It also seems like Hot Toys female body has a rather long neck, making Wonder Woman look like Giraffe Gadot at certain angles. Phicen Limited (now called TBLeague) has already developed and released lots of seamless female bodies which are extremely flexible and can be posed in so many different ways. If only Hot Toys had used their bodies instead, then this figure would have been phenomenal.

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Check out Hot Toys MMS438 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1/6th scale Kylo Ren Collectible Figure

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Star Wars fans worldwide are filled with excitement as we start to countdown to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi! After his debut in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren has trained to grow more powerful in the dark side of the Force and is now determined to hunt down those who caused his defeat at Starkiller Base.

Today, Hot Toys is thrilled to expand the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Last Jedi series with the all-new 1/6th scale collectible figure of Kylo Ren!


The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This collectible figure features a newly developed head sculpt with stunning likeness, expertly tailored outfit with magnetically attachable cape, Kylo Ren’s signature crossguard lightsaber with LED light-up function, Kylo Ren’s helmet, and a specially designed character theme figure stand!

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Super Duck 1/6th scale Female Cyborg Set - Outfit for 12-inch 2B figure from NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata is an action role-playing video game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix for PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows. Nier: Automata is a sequel to the 2010 video game Nier, a spin-off of the Drakengard series. Set in the midst of a proxy war between machines created by otherworldly invaders and the remnants of humanity, the story follows the battles of a combat android, her companion, and a fugitive prototype.


Super Duck's second tribute to the appearance of YoRHa No. 2 Model B or 2B, the protagonist in the video game Nier: Automata features a sword and a bizarre little robot.

Super Duck SET019 1/6th scale Female Cyborg Set Features: Head Sculpt, Hands x4, Eye patch, Sword, Headband, Bodysuit, Blouse, Underwear, arm warmers, Stockings, Boots, Robot with movable joints (5 points of articulation). Note: 1/6th scale female action figure body is not included. A Phicen S04B body is recommended for the outfit.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Toys-Era TE018 1/6th scale MR POT aka Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin

Gotham is an American crime drama television series developed by Bruno Heller, based on characters published by DC Comics and appearing in the Batman franchise, primarily those of James Gordon and Bruce Wayne. Originally the series would have related only Gordon's early days on the Gotham City Police Department, but the series subsequently included the Wayne character and the origin stories of several Batman villains, including Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, Joker, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze, Hugo Strange, Mad Hatter, and Ra's al Ghul.

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot (born Kapelput), also known as the Penguin, is a crime lord in Gotham City and one of the main characters of the TV series Gotham. He is the series' incarnation of the fearsome Batman villain known as the Penguin and acts as the re-imagined origin to the character, showcasing his rise to power prior to the Dark Knight's arrival. He was portrayed by Robin Lord Taylor.


Toys-Era TE018 1/6th scale MR POT 12-inch figure comes with head sculpt, approximately 32cm tall Body with over 30 points of articulations, Seven x6 pieces of interchangeable hands, Foldable umbrella, White shirt, Vest, black suit, Black bow tie, pants, shoes, Figure stand

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Mezco Toyz Fall 2017 Exclusive: Wolverine action figure in iconic yellow and blue costume

Without a doubt, Wolverine is one of the most iconic X-Men. His gruff personality and claws of adamantium have turned him into one of the most popular superheroes today, with an enormous fan base. That’s why we’re incredibly excited to announce this Fall Exclusive, Wolverine in his yellow and blue X-Men uniform.

Perhaps his most iconic costume of all, Wolverine has worn it in countless comics, cartoons, and video games. It’s also one of the most requested One: 12 Collective figures we’ve ever gotten. That’s why it was an incredible experience getting to bring the the character and costume to the One:12 Collective format. Like previous One:12 designs, we took Wolverine’s costume and mixed it with a bit of real world grittiness, creating a figure and costume that could face combat in the real world. This can be seen in the all-terrain design of his boots, and strong combat shoulder pads.


The yellow and blue Wolverine will include two cowled head sculpts and one uncowled head-sculpt. He’ll also include the mask of Ogun, a trophy of one of his greatest foes. No other One 12 Wolverine figures has included these additional accessories yet.

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CooModel Series of Empires 1/6th scale William Adams AKA Miura Anjin 12" Collectible Figure

William Adams (24 September 1564 – 16 May 1620), known in Japanese as Miura Anjin (三浦按針: "the pilot of Miura") was an English navigator who, in 1600, was the first of his nation to reach Japan during a five-ship expedition for the Dutch East India Company. Of the few survivors of the only ship that reached Japan, Adams and his second mate Jan Joosten were not allowed to leave the country while Jacob Quaeckernaeck and Melchior van Santvoort were to bring messages back to the Netherlands inviting them to trade. Adams and Joosten settled there and became two of the first ever (and two of the very few) Western samurai. He is now famous as the prototype of the hero of James Clavell's quasi-historical novel Shogun.


CooModel SE016 1/6th scale Series of Empires William Adams AKA Miura Anjin Collectible Figure is inspired on the legendary WHITE SAMURAI, WILLIAM ADAMS, A.K.A MIURA ANJIN. They have combined this character with HONDA TADAKATSU’s famous black gusoku, to show an armored heroic posture. The gusoku is about 60% made of alloy and the armor pieces are folded by knots. Some spear and blade parts are made of alloy. The stand is made of solid wood

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Redman Toys RM021 1/6th scale Kerr 12-inch Collectible Figure - Pulp Fiction Jules Winnfield

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Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American black comedy neo-noir crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, from a story by Tarantino and Roger Avary. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson play Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, mob contract killers (hitmen) with a penchant for philosophical discussions.

Tarantino had written the part of Jules Winnfield with Samuel L. Jackson in mind, but the actor nearly lost it after his first audition was overshadowed by Paul Calderón. Jackson assumed the audition was merely a reading. Harvey Weinstein convinced Jackson to audition a second time, and his performance of the final diner scene won over Tarantino. Jules was originally scripted with a giant afro, but Tarantino and Jackson agreed on the Jheri-curled wig seen in the film. Jackson received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.


Redman Toys RM021 1/6th scale Kerr 12-inch Collectible Figure includes: Head Sculpt, Black Tie, Black Suit, Black Pants, White Shirt, Black Belt, Black Shoes, T-shirt, Shorts, Slipper, Gold Necklace, Gold Bracelet, Gold Ring, Pistol, Black Briefcase, Dollar, Body with Hand

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Redman Toys RM022 1/6th scale Vincent 12-inch Collectible Figure aka Pulp Fiction Vincent Vega

Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American black comedy neo-noir crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, from a story by Tarantino and Roger Avary. Tarantino cast John Travolta in Pulp Fiction because Michael Madsen, who had played Vic Vega in Reservoir Dogs, chose to appear in Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp instead. Travolta accepted a bargain rate for his services — sources claim either USD$100,000 or USD$140,000 — but the film's success and his Academy Award nomination for Best Actor revitalized his career.

John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson play Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, mob contract killers (hitmen) with a penchant for philosophical discussions. Pulp Fiction won the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, and was a major critical and commercial success upon its U.S. release. It was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture; Tarantino and Avary won for Best Original Screenplay. John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Uma Thurman, each received Academy Award nominations for their roles and revitalized and/or elevated their careers.


Redman Toys RM022 1/6th scale Vincent 12-inch Collectible Figure will come with Head Sculpt, Black Tie, Black Suit, Black Pants, White Shirt, Black Belt, Black Shoes, T-shirt, Shorts, Slippers, Watch, Book, Cigarettes, Pistol, Body with Hand

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Sunday, September 3, 2017

Preview S.H. Figuarts Star Wars: The Last Jedi action figures: Rey, Kylo, Praetorian Guards

One of the great things about action figures is that sometimes they offer us a glimpse into the future. Case in point: S.H. Figuarts has released official pictures of their upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi action figures and from them, you kind of know what to expect to see in the upcoming film. The line of action figures include: Rey in her new costume (to reflect a darker, more edgy feel?); a more streamlined Kylo Ren without the hood but he now has a scar on his face courtesy of Rey, a souvenir from the last film; the regular First Order Stormtroopers (what's a Star Wars film without Stormtroopers?); an intro to a new addition to the Stormtroopers - First Order Executioner (after the overwhelming response to the Riot Control Stormtrooper, the producers have to try and come up with another variation); Captain Phasma comes back with a vengeance; and a whole new group of players being introduced: the Elite Praetorian Guards - there are three different versions differentiated by their helmets and weapons they carry such as Whip Staff, Heavy Blade and Double Blades


Rey still has the gun Han Solo gave her in The Force Awakens. It seems BB-8 has grown quite attached to her, even though he's supposed to belong to Poe Dameron, ace pilot and commander in the Resistance's Starfighter Corps.

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Star Man 1/6th scale Female Automobile Mechanic 12-inch Action Figure aka Cindy Aurum

Cindy Aurum is the head mechanic of the Hammerhead garage in Final Fantasy XV. She services the player's car, the Regalia, and can customize and upgrade it. She is the granddaughter of Cid Sophiar, who owns the Hammerhead. Cindy's Japanese name is "Cidney", reflecting the connection.

Cindy is a slender woman with short, curly blond hair and olive green eyes. She wears a red cap with yellow outlines and a logo with the words "HAMMER HEAD" and "FULL SERVICE STATION" and black goggles which she hangs around her neck when not using them. Cindy wears a cropped yellow jacket that reveals her stomach zipped a few inches under her breasts, and an orange bikini top with deep décolletage. She wears jeans shorts with a brown belt loosely hanging around her hips, thigh-high black stockings, white high boots on heels, and brown gloves.


Star Man MS-001 1/6th scale Female Automobile Mechanic Action Figure Products list: Simulation hair transplant head, big chest female body (soft chest), Yellow midriff-baring motorcycle jacket, Blue denim shorts, Red underwear, Red T-back, High-heel long leather boots, Cap insignia, casquette, Steampunk glasses, Genuine leather belt, Towel, Sundries bag, Toolkit, Wrench waist set, Leg-guard panty-hose x2, Wrench, Tyre x2, Natural hand-shape Gloves (1 pair), Hold shape gloves (1 pair)

This isn't the first Cindy Aurum female figure to be released. CAT TOYS™ Brand Female Character Set was also inspired by this same video game character. Check out the toy blog post HERE for pics and details.

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Saturday, September 2, 2017

Hot Toys Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th Wonder Woman Collectible Figure Review

It's finally here!

This is my most recent haul in a long while and it's Hot Toys MMS359 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6th scale Wonder Woman Collectible Figure. The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film came out in 2016 and I already got both Hot Toys Batman and Superman 12-inch figures in November 2016 (see my toy blog post HERE) but it has taken quite a while for this 1/6th scale Gal Gadot Wonder Woman to surface. I expected this Hot Toys Wonder Woman to come out in May or June this year when the Wonder Woman film began screening on the big screen as the hype would be good for Hot Toys but that didn't happen. Well, better late than never, right?


This Hot Toys MMS359 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1:6th scale Wonder Woman movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt with long curly dark brown fabric hair. My first reaction was: why did Hot Toys give her buck teeth? Yes, she comes with teeth that shows through her slightly open mouth. The prototype / preview pictures of this figure didn't have teeth (check out the preview pics HERE) but this final produced figure has. Maybe Hot Toys feel that the teeth makes the figure look more like the actress but I'm not sure if that's good as she looks a little bit like Bugs Bunny.

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Friday, September 1, 2017

Hot Toys MMS428 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1/6th scale Executioner Trooper 12" Collectible Figure

The Star Wars hype is on! Eagerly awaited by Star Wars fans worldwide, the highly anticipated epic blockbuster Star Wars: The Last Jedi will finally be hitting the silver screen this December!

Today we are excited to officially introduce a 1/6th scale collectible figure of an all-new trooper with distinctive armor design from the upcoming film – the Executioner Trooper!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Executioner Trooper from Star Wars: The Last Jedi featuring new matte black with glossy white colored helmet and armor design, newly developed body and under-suit with improved articulations, the trooper’s unique weapon: electric axe with electricity effect parts, a blaster rifle, and a specially designed figure stand!


Hot Toys MMS428 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 1/6th scale Executioner Trooper Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed likeness of Executioner Trooper in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Approximately 30 cm tall Newly developed body with over 30 points of articulations | Specially applied matte black and glossy white painting on armor | Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including: pair of fists, pair of relaxed hands, pair of hands for holding blaster rifle, pair of hands for holding taser axe, gesturing left hand

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