Friday, June 30, 2017

Storm Collectibles 1:12 scale Street Fighter V "Thunder Thighs" Chun-Li Action Figure Preview

"Want to see my Kung-Fu? I'll show you." Chun-Li

Storm Collectibles presents our next Street Fighter V Action Figure, Chun-Li - the strongest and most iconic female video games character of all time, also the first female fighter of the Street Fighter Series. Chun-Li is an expert martial artist and Interpol officer who seeks revenge for the death of her father at the hands of M.Bison.


Storm Collectibles 1:12 scale Street Fighter V Chun-Li Action Figure figure set includes: 3 x Interchangeable Head Sculpts 9 x Interchangeable Palm, 1 x Kikoken Effect 1 x Hyakuretsukyaku Effect, 2 x V-Trigger Effect - Renkiko, 1 x Stand with Street Fighter V Logo

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Kong Ling Ge 1/6th scale Wanli Korean War 1593 Xuanwu General & horse & platform

空灵阁 1/6 万历援朝战争 血战碧蹄馆1593 - 宣武将军 & 战马 & 地台 Kong Ling Ge 1/6th scale Wanli Korean War Bloody Battle Hall 1593 - Xuanwu General & horses & platform will come with three options: Figure only, figure with display base and figure with horse and display base. At the rate 1/6th scale prices have been listing lately, I doubt this is going to be affordable (for me). Prices for these things have been escalating lately and it's really getting ridiculous what these companies are asking for. There was a time when 12-inch figures are really affordable and fun. The high price points of action figures these days have taken the fun out of collecting, narrowing one's choices and selection to the absolute must haves and having to leave out the rest :(


KLG:009 宣武将军 Xuanwu General features: 头雕 Head sculpt, 素体 12-inch figure body, 头巾 Scarf, 手型 x8 Hands x8, 中衣 Clothing, 曳撒 Trailing, 布靴 x2 Cloth boots, 袜子 x2 Socks, 头盔 Helmet, 肩甲 Shoulder armor, 鱼鳞甲 Fish scale vest, 开元弓 Kaiyuan bow, 箭 x5 Arrow x5, 箭袋 Quiver, 弓袋 Bow bag, 苗刀(金属刀身) Miao knife (metal blade), 刀鞘 Scabbard, 革带 Leather belt, 腰牌 Waist tag, 腰带 belt, 旗帜 Flag. Pre-order exclusive: 凤嘴刀 Fengzui knife

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Hot Toys Toy Fair Exclusive: Iron Man 3 1/6th scale Shades (Mark XXIII) Collectible Figure

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Nicknamed “Shades” for its ability to withstand extreme heat temperatures, the Iron Man Mark XXIII by Tony Stark sports a streamline armor design with desert military camouflage making it an unique and special suit of the “House Party Protocol” in Iron Man 3!


Today Iron Man fans can take one step closer to completing their “House Party Protocol” collection as Hot Toys is pleased to present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Shades (Mark XXIII) as a Toy Fair Exclusive item only available in selected markets. Crafted in reference to Iron Man 3, the 1/6th scale Shades (Mark XXIII) has a very distinctive design featuring metallic color painting with digital camouflage pattern on its streamlined armor structure, LED light-up functions, and a dynamic figure base. For those who are waiting to complete the House Party Protocol, this is a remarkable armor you shouldn’t pass up!

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Check out Care TOYS 1/6th scale Kunoichi Asuka (女忍 あすか) 12-inch Action Figure

Kunoichi is a modern term for a female ninja or practitioner of ninjutsu (ninpo). The term is thought to derive from the names of characters that resemble the three strokes in the kanji character for woman (女 onna); said in the order they are written: ku (く) - no (ノ) - ichi (一).

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As the leader of Iga fraction, Momochi Tanba elder disciple, the female Ninja Asuka currently holds the title of Chuunin in the organization, is the commander who leads lesser Ninja perform combat missions on the front line. This time, she executed a secret mission outside the gate of the Xingfu Temple mountain.


Care TOYS has developed Asian women petite figure female body recently. In view of the female bodies in current market are all about 1.75 meters in height scaled down western body with a plump shape, to meet personalities of series product, Care TOYS specially develop the slender petite Asian female body, the body to the actual 1.6-meter-tall female ratio is 1:6 (26.5cm).

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Review II: Art Figures 1/6th scale Dead Soldier or Will Smith as Deadshot 12-inch action figure

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Suicide Squad is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics antihero team of the same name. Figuring they're all expendable, a secret government agency led by Amanda Waller decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret black ops mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other despicable inmates must learn to work together. Dubbed Task Force X, the criminals unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity. Will Smith stars as Floyd Lawton / Deadshot: An expert marksman and assassin.


This is the 2016 released Art Figures AF021 1/6th scale Dead Soldier 12-inch action figure which is basically Will Smith stars as Deadshot from Suicide Squad. I have already reviewed the figure with the mask on in my first part action figure review posted HERE, so here's how the figure looks without his mask. Hot Toys also released this figure (you can check out the preview pics HERE) but since I didn't want to spend more than I should, I went with Art Figures instead.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Square Enix Play Arts Kai 1/7th scale Justice League – Batman Tactical Suit action figure

Justice League is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is intended to be the fifth installment in the DC Extended Universe. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's (Henry Cavill) selfless act, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.


Square Enix has released photos and details for their upcoming Justice League – Batman Tactical Suit – Play Arts Kai Figure. Based on his upgraded suit from the upcoming Justice League film, the Batman figure stands over 10″ tall. The figure will includes multiple interchangeable hands, a Batarang and a grapple gun. A figure stand and articulated plastic cape will also be included. The head sculpt features the “goggles” look from some of the promotional images and trailers.

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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Square Enix Play Arts Kai MARVEL UNIVERSE Variant 1/7th scale Black Panther action figure

The Black Panther is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller and co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52. The character was the first black superhero in mainstream American comics, debuting years before such early African-American superheroes as Marvel Comics' the Falcon (1969) and Luke Cage (1972), and DC Comics' Green Lantern John Stewart (1971) and Black Lightning (1977). Black Panther is usually depicted as the king and protector of Wakanda, a fictional African nation. Chadwick Boseman portrays Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War and will reprise the role in Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


This is Square Enix upcoming and soon-to-be-released Play Arts Kai MARVEL UNIVERSE Variant Black Panther action figure. It will be 10 inches or 27cm tall, making it 1:7 scale. The set contents include the main figure, optional hand parts x6, 2 daggers and a Play Arts Kai action figure display base. The designers at Square Enix have been reinterpreting the superheroes of the Marvel universe with their own take of the characters and most of them turn out looking quite different from their comic book counterpart. This Square Enix Play Arts Kai MARVEL UNIVERSE Variant Black Panther action figure doesn't look too different from the movie character, aside from being more angular than sleek in the looks department. Check out the action figure review of Hot Toys MMS363 Captain America: Civil War 1/6th scale Black Panther Collectible Figure posted on my toy blog HERE.

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War Story 1/6th scale Japanese Army Machine Gunner (Battle of Shanghai 1937) 12-inch figure

Lasting from August 13, 1937 to November 26, 1937, the Battle of Shanghai was the first of the twenty-two major engagements in the Second Sino-Japanese War between the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China and the Imperial Japanese Army of the Empire of Japan. It was a brutal and hard-fought battle, and now War Story presents their 1:6 scale figure representative of a Japanese Army machine gunner during the conflict.


War Story 1/6th scale Japanese Army Machine Gunner (Battle of Shanghai 1937) 12-inch figure Features: Head sculpt, Body, Hands (4 pairs), Military uniform, Army cap, Shirt, Leggings, Fur boots, Kettle, Lunch box, Shovel, Shovel cover, Steel helmet, Leather belt, Tent, Army blanket, Backpack, Mess kit, Crooked handle light machine gun, Clamp pack x2

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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Sideshow Collectibles 1:5 scale Vampirella

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Careful… she bites.

Sideshow is proud to present the Vampirella Statue. Based on acclaimed comic book artist Terry Dodson’s artwork recreated and inspired by her long legacy in pulp novels and comics, this statue captures the alluring attitude of the horror huntress in 1:5 scale.

Sitting at about 10”, Vampirella rests gently atop a morbid throne of skeletal remains, decorated with several skulls at the top. The regal seat is draped with a sculpted scarlet fabric that pools at the base of the throne, looking like rich, red blood befitting this vampire vixen. Vampi’s raven-hair flows gracefully behind her as she gestures enticingly, drawing you into her thrall. The bloodthirsty beauty is wearing her white high collar and classic crimson costume, adorned with a gold bat symbol and gold jewelry.


Vampirella's black thigh-high boots hover gently over the base of the throne as she sits, light as a bat’s wing. She comes detailed with a matching red manicure, completing her famous and fashionable ensemble.

The Exclusive version of Vampirella comes with a swap-out right hand holding a vampire bat, with the flighty familiar ready to take wing into the mysterious night.

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Check out CM TOYS CM001 1/6th scale Hanzou The Kunoichi 12-inch Female Ninja Action Figure

Kunoichi is a modern term for a female ninja or practitioner of ninjutsu (ninpo). The term is thought to derive from the names of characters that resemble the three strokes in the kanji character for woman (女 onna); said in the order they are written: ku (く) - no (ノ) - ichi (一). Female ninja are mentioned in Bansenshukai, a 17th-century Japanese book compiling the knowledge of the clans in the Iga and Kōga regions devoted to the training of ninja. According to this document, the primary function of female ninja was espionage, finding legitimate service positions in the households of enemies, to accumulate knowledge by gaining trust or overhearing conversations, and facilitate assassinations if needed.


CM TOYS CM001 1/6th scale Hanzou The Kunoichi Female Action Figure specially features: realistic head sculpture of the kunoichi, partially seamless flexible female body, Six (6) pieces of interchangeable palms. Costume: low-cut black ninja dress, red corset, golden rope belt, pair of black ninja clogs, pair of white stockings, pair of black and gold vambraces, black and gold cuishes. Weapons: Two (2) katanas, Two (2) scabbards. Accessory: white fox mask, black scarf, white fox tail accessory

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Hot Toys Spider-Man: Homecoming 1/6th scale Iron Man Mark XLVII 32cm Collectible Figure

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Counting down, one of the most anticipated Marvel Studios blockbusters of the year, the Spider-Man: Homecoming will be showing on the silver screen fairly soon. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Tony Stark took up the role as Peter Parker’s mentor, guiding him to strike a balance between his dual identity being a high school student and a superhero.


With Spider-Man: Homecoming only weeks away from hitting the theatre, Hot Toys is very excited to present to you our latest Iron Man Mark XLVII as an extension to the Hot Toys MMS Diecast Series. Made with fine diecast materials, the much elaborated Iron Man XLVII figure stands approximately 32 cm and with 28 LED light-up points throughout the body. The streamlined armor is expertly painted with metallic red and gold colors and a distinctive two-toned silver color in the mid-section. An array of components are added to the figure including: a newly painted Tony Stark head sculpt featuring likeness of Robert Downey Jr, an interchangeable LED light-up helmeted head, an interchangeable empty helmet emulating the suit in remote control mode, interchangeable armor parts and a specially designed figure stand. Furthermore, a mini-repulsors deployer with two articulated mini-repulsors and thrust fire effect parts are specially included for this new Iron Man armor!

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Not Hot Toys but Art Figures 1/6th scale Will Smith as Deadshot 12" action figure Review 1

Deadshot (real name Floyd Lawton) is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of Batman. He has traditionally been portrayed as a supervillain, but has more recently taken the role of an antihero. As the world's deadliest and most accurate marksman, Deadshot has become a staple member of both the Suicide Squad and Secret Six.

The character was portrayed by Will Smith in the 2016 film Suicide Squad, the third instalment in the DC Extended Universe. The Suicide Squad is a secret government agency known as "Task Force X," led by Amanda Waller, that recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency and saving the world from an unknown but powerful threat.


This is the 2016 released Art Figures AF021 1/6th scale Dead Soldier 12-inch action figure which was part of my October 2016 haul posted earlier on my toy blog HERE. The Deadshot figure comes with head sculpt, 12-inch male figure body with relaxed hands and feet, gun holding hands, mask with red eye scope, red eye scope, under armour long sleeve t-shirt, full body armor, dual wrist weapons with pads, tactical pants, tactical belt, military web belt with belt pad, utility pouch.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

T Toy Model 1/6th scale Ninja Sasuke 12-inch figure from manga and anime franchise Naruto

Sasuke Uchiha is a fictional character from the manga and anime franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto. Sasuke is one of the few surviving members of the Uchiha clan, an infamous and powerful extended family of ninjas who were allied to the village of Konohagakure, before being massacred by Sasuke's older brother, Itachi Uchiha, before the series' start. At the series' beginning, Sasuke's purpose was to avenge the destruction of his clan by killing his brother, but then be more empathetic towards his teammates, notably Naruto Uzumaki, whom he comes to consider as a friend later on.

The ninja Sasuke Uchiha is the main rival of Naruto Uzumaki in the anime and comic series Naruto. He makes a powerful and intimidating force with his bloodied eye and his magical sword.


T Toy Model 1/6th scale Ninja Sasuke 12-inch figure Features: Head Sculpts x2, Body, Hand Assortment, Black pants, Gray shirt, Blue apron, Purple belt, Black wrist wraps x2, sword, Ninja shoes, Special effects accessories

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

PEWPEWGUN 1/6th scale Collectibles Series YGS02 SHEN WUZHIQI (2017 Toy Fair Exclusive) 12-inch action figure - Sun Wukong?

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Yaoguai (妖怪 pinyin yāoguài) is a Chinese term that generally means "demon". The term is usually used in Chinese mythology and folklore. Yaoguai are mostly malevolent animal spirits or fallen celestial beings that have acquired magical powers through the practice of Taoism. The evil ones are usually referred to as guài (literally, "freak") or mó (literally, "demon") in Chinese. Their greatest goal is achieving immortality and thus deification. In Journey to the West, the demons seek this mostly by the abduction and consumption of a holy man (in this case, Xuanzang). The monk has three protectors who agree to help him as an atonement for their sins. These disciples are Sun Wukong (Monkey), Zhu Bajie (Pig) and Sha Wujing (Sandy), together with a dragon prince who acts as Xuanzang's steed, a white horse. Sun Wukong uses this term often to insult his (demonic) adversaries.


Pew Pew Gun YGS02 2017 Toy Fair Exclusive SHEN WUZHIQI stands 12.7 inches (32.5 cm) tall and Features over 36 points of articulation (not including articulated fingers) Product including Robotic nude body (Frame only) with black armor Palm with articulated fingers x2 Hand palm x4 Energy can x1 Figure stand x1 Weapon x3 Cannon Barrel x1 Requires: AG1 X 3 Button Cell Batteries for light-up LED function (Batteries Not Included).

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Preview PEWPEWGUN 1/6th scale Collectibles Series YGS01 SHEN Light armor 12-inch figure

Pew Pew Gun is offering some nice options to the 1/6th scale 12-inch figure collectible market. When the company first previewed their 1/6th scale Robotic Nude Body (posted on my toy blog HERE), I got quite excited as it was something different and not seen on the market at the time. I was glad when I finally got the product in hand - check out my action figure review of Pew Pew Gun 1/6th scale PINYIKE Robotic Nude Body Combat Type (White version) posted HERE and HERE. The robot figure does look a bit like the robots seen in the 2012 science-fiction action film "Total Recall" based on the 1990 film of the same name. Now Pew Pew Gun is adding different armors to the basic robot body and the first version is the YFS-01 Shen Light Armor.


SHEN stands 12.7 (32.5 cm) tall Features over 36 points of articulation (not including articulated fingers) Product including Robotic nude body(Frame only) with red armor Palm with articulated fingers x2 Hand palm x4 Energy can x1 Figure stand x1 Weapon x3 Cannon Barrel x1. Requires: AG1 X 3 Button Cell Batteries for light-up LED function (Batteries Not Included).

Shen looks a bit like the Monkey King Sūn Wùkōng (孙悟空) from the Chinese novel Journey to the West published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty. You can see a similar armor in Medicom Toy's 1/6 scale RAH (Real Action Heroes) Monkey Magic Saiyūki Gokū 12-inch Figure (reviewed on my toy blog HERE).

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Monday, June 19, 2017

Easy & Simple 1/6th scale British Specialist Firearms Command SCO19 12-inch figure

Specialist Firearms Command (SC&O19, SCO19 and previously known as SO19 and CO19) is a part of the Specialist Crime & Operations Directorate (SC&O) within London's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The Command is responsible for providing a firearms-response capability, assisting the rest of the service which is not routinely armed. They are full-time units whose members do not perform any other duties. On occasion, they have been referred to as the "blue berets", as they used to wear these. Today they are more likely to wear either blue baseball caps or combat helmets.


Easy & Simple 1/6th scale British Specialist Firearms Command SCO19 12-inch figure will come with Real like head sculpt, ES-Buddy 1.0 body, LEAF assault shirt AR, LEAF drac combat pants, LEAF assault balaclava, LEAF kneepads, Shirt, M-Original gloves, 0612A rigger's belt, Heavy duty belt, XA Pro 3D boots, Patches, S.T.R.I.K.E plate carrier, Nexus Gen 3 fast mag holster AR-15, Double pistol mag pouch, Double flash bang pouch, Universal carrier, Drop leg twin mag pouch, FAST ballistic helmet, Tactikka plus torch head light, Head light helmet mount, Influx goggles, Tetra terminal SRH3900 radio, COMTAC3 and Selex CT5 PTT, 7P mobile phone, 401 Fortrex GPS, Carabiners, Light sticks, Light stick holder, Plastic handcuffs, Quick handcuffs, Quick handcuffs carrier, MCX 5.56 carbine, Micro T1 red dot sight with protective cover, Red dot sight magnifier, X400U-A LED weapon light with laser, Red dot sight magnifier, Gunfighter foregrip, L5 30 rd mags, Tactical sling, G-17 pistol, X300 tactical light, Pistol magazine, 6354DOS tactical holster, Taser X26P with extra cartridge, Taser X26P belt holster, MK13 flash grenade

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CAT TOYS™ Brand CT007 A, B, C 1/6th scale Female Mechanic Character set - 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.


CAT TOYS™ Brand Female Character Set will come with Female head sculpt, Highly detailed Jacket, Bra Bikini top, Panty, Shorts, BaseBall cap, Belt with tool bags, Stockings, Leg straps x 2 pcs, Gloved hands x 2 pairs, Goggles, Tool box, Tools, Boots (Designed for bare foot). NOTE: BODY NOT INCLUDED. Three versions are being offered: ITEM#:CT007-A Yellow, ITEM#:CT007-B Black and ITEM#:CT007-C Camo

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Sunday, June 18, 2017

Hot Toys unveils stunning 1/6th scale Spider-Man: Homecoming Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man head sculpt

Hot Toys unveils 1/6th scale Spider-Man: Homecoming Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man head sculpt and it is stunningly realistic! Hot Toys has proven once again that they are top notch when it comes to realistic and life-like head sculpts and you are really getting a very real looking highly detailed museum quality miniature figure when you buy their Movie Masterpiece Series products.


Gone are the days when a 12-inch figure had the same generic head sculpt and when you posed a bunch of them together, they looked like a clone army. Back then, cloning wasn't even invented. But we cannot forget our past. G.I. Joe and later Action Man were the original action figures and they paved the way for what 1/6th scale figures are today, having evolved and improved from the original toy meant for children to the collectibles targeted at adults.

Nowadays when we look at a figure, we expect the head sculpt to be as realistic as possible so that when seen in pictures, once can be forgiven for mistaking the picture as a screen shot from the movie or the actor's promo pic for the movie / film. We have Hot Toys to thank for that because they certainly paved the way and showed the world how realistic 1/6th scale figures can look and the 12-inch figure collectible market has boomed from there.

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Saturday, June 17, 2017

Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Episode V Luke Skywalker 20-inch tall Premium Format™ Figure

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“No. No. That’s not true. That’s impossible!”

After growing strong with the Force on Dagobah, Luke Skywalker returns to Bespin to face off against his ultimate foe and discover his destiny. Based on his appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the Luke Skywalker Premium Format Figure has a detailed, life-like portrait that captures the likeness of Mark Hamill.

Standing at about 20” in height, Luke prepares to meet his destiny on a Cloud City base inspired by his famous duel with Darth Vader. The statue has an authentic Episode V costume sewn with fabric and pleather elements, with realistic fatigue to show just how far Luke has come in his quest to become a Jedi.


Luke Skywalker comes holding his blue lightsaber, which has a light-up LED feature, as he prepares to defend himself against the dangers Bespin has in store. His belt comes with an additional pistol to holster in his belt while his saber is in action. The Exclusive edition of this statue comes with an alternate right hand holding his blaster pistol, with a sheathed lightsaber to hang from his belt for added display options.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

Preview Hot Toys VGM28 1/6th scale Arkham Knight / Red Hood 32cm tall collectible figure

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“You can’t hide from me! I will hunt you down!”

Since the first introduction of the highly popular videogame, Batman: Arkham Knight, the titular character Arkham Knight has surprised and astonished game fans around the globe! Equipped with high-tech militaristic battle-suit and weaponry, the mysterious Arkham Knight has quickly earned a fearless reputation amongst Gotham City criminal world and proved to be a formidable opponent to Batman!


Today, Hot Toys is very thrilled to present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Arkham Knight from one of the best-selling video games in recent years! Expertly crafted based on the stylish appearance of Arkham Knight in the game, the collectible figure features a detailed LED light-up helmet, skillfully tailored camouflage battle suit with armor plating, an assortment of handguns and a sniper rifle, and a Arkham Knight themed figure stand with backdrop!

Furthermore, an interchangeable red colored helmet and set of armor parts are included to transform the Arkham Knight into Red Hood!

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Iron Studios Batman vs Bane Battle 1:6 Diorama

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"I am Bane and I could kill you... but death would only end your agony and silence your shame. Instead, I will simply...BREAK YOU!"

Bane is an escaped convict from an island prison in South America and a super-villain/assassin. Bane has abnormal physical strength as a result of having undergone experiments involving a derivative of the drug Venom. He became known as "The Man Who Broke the Bat" when he broke Batman's back, forcing Bruce Wayne to give up the Batman persona while he recuperated. Bane was originally created by writers Chuck Dixon and Doug Moench and artist Graham Nolan, and he first appeared in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (January 1993).


Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to present the Batman vs Bane Battle 1:6 Diorama. This limited edition diorama is crafted from polystone and is based on concept art by official DC Comics artist Ivan Reis. Standing approximately 22 inches tall the hand-painted diorama features an epic battle between Pena Duro, also known as Bane, one of Batman's most dangerous adversaries and The Dark Knight. Product size: 21.65" H (549.91mm) x 17.71" W (449.83mm) x 16.92" L (429.77mm)

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Square Enix Play Arts Kai 1/7th scale Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman 10-inch tall action figure

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It's great to see Wonder Woman doing so well at the movie theatres :)

Along with Batman and Superman, Wonder Woman is a pillar of what’s known among fans as the DC Trinity. At 75 years old, she’s one of the oldest and most enduring of all superheroes, but where her counterparts have been featured in numerous TV shows and movies, Diana of Themyscira hasn’t ever been as lucky. Up until this year’s Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot, she’s only appeared solo in one successful TV series and never solo on the big screen. Last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was the first we have seen of her after so many years.

Now “Wonder Woman” is box office royalty. The Warner Bros. and DC Comics standalone will have earned $57.2 million from 4,165 theaters by the end of its second weekend, putting it solidly in first place. That’s only a 45% drop from its opening weekend, giving the film an estimated $205 million domestically in two weekends.


Square Enix has released the photos and details for their upcoming Wonder Woman Play Arts Kai Figure. The design of the character is based on the same design from the movie. The figure will stand about 10 inches tall and will include multiple interchangeable hands, a lasso of truth, a sword, a shield and a figure stand. The sword and the Lasso of Truth can also both be stored on her hip. The figure will be released in September.

Square Enix had previously previewed the Play Arts Kai "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Wonder Woman 10-inch figure (check out the pics posted on my toy blog HERE) and although the costume is pretty much the same, the one in "Wonder Woman" is a tad brighter and not as dull / seasoned as the one seen in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice". The main differences are the sword and shield.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Check out Super Duck 1/6th scale Martial Arts Fighter Outfit & Head - Street Fighter V Chun Li

Chun-Li is a video game character from the Street Fighter series, originally debuting in Street Fighter II. The first female fighter in the series, she is an expert martial artist and Interpol officer who relentlessly seeks revenge for the death of her father at the hands of M. Bison. In Street Fighter IV, Chun-Li's alternate outfit consists of a black sleeveless evening gown with gold accents at the bottom. She wears a black and gold sash held by a red rope-like belt. The outfit is completed with red shoes, gold earrings and black and gold bracelets. In Street Fighter V, her first alternate costume is the sleeveless evening gown from Street Fighter IV and her hair is now loose.


Super Duck 1/6th scale Martial Arts Fighter Outfit & Head Sculpt Features: - Head sculpt - Cheongsam - Belt - Underwear - Chinese knot - Wristband - Boots - Ankle bands - Qigong wave - Hands. NOTE: Figure not included (display only).

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Toys Works 1/6th scale Ming Dynasty Jin Yiwei Donnie Yen Imperial Bodyguard 12-inch figure

The Jinyi Wei (simplified Chinese: 锦衣卫; literally "Brocade-Clad Guard") was the secret service of the Ming emperors, Imperial highest Central Intelligence Agency. Originally a 500-man organization set up in 1382 by Emperor Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang) to be his personal bodyguards, it was soon entrusted and empowered to watch over his officials. By 1385 they numbered 14,000 and were the emperor's eyes and ears(Ming's Chinese nicknamed them were Central officials eagles and military dogs朝廷鹰犬) press people especially in political and military. At their peak (time of Zhengde Emperor), the Jinyi Wei had about 200,000 members. They had the power to bypass judicial precedures and could arrest, imprison and punish without going through due process just only obey by emperor's will.

14 Blades is a 2010 wuxia film directed by Daniel Lee, starring Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Sammo Hung, Wu Chun, Kate Tsui, Qi Yuwu and Damian Lau. A kung fu thriller set during the Ming Dynasty and centered on a secret service agent (Donnie Yen) in the emperor's court who is betrayed and then hunted by his colleagues. After he's framed for treason, a legendary royal guard (Donnie Yen) joins forces with a gang of outlaws to save an empire.


Toys Works 1/6th scale Ming Dynasty Jin Yiwei Imperial Bodyguard 12-inch figure Features: Highly detailed head sculpt bearing Donnie Yen's likeness and comes with rooted hair, approximately 32cm tall Muscular body, Hands x 3 pairs, Broad rim helmet, White shirt, Black top, Black pants, Black leather-like sash, Black leather-like cape, Boots, Gauntlets, Metal blades x 2, Crossbow, Crossbow bolt x 2, Weapons chest (openable, with shooting mechanism), Figure Stand

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DID 1/6th scale '90s LAPD SWAT “Kenny” 12" Action Figure Review - Keanu Reeves in Speed

continued from previous toy blog post HERE...

"Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb is armed. If it drops below 50, it blows up. What do you do? What do you do?" Howard Payne

Speed is a 1994 American action thriller film directed by Jan de Bont in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton, Alan Ruck, and Jeff Daniels. It became a surprise critical and commercial success (the film grossed a worldwide total of $350.5 million, well above its $30 million production budget), winning two Academy Awards, for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing, at the 67th Academy Awards in early 1995. The film tells the story of an LAPD cop who tries to rescue civilians on a city bus rigged with a bomb programmed to explode if the bus slows down.


It has taken 23 years for this 1/6th scale Keanu Reeves as Los Angeles police officer Jack Traven 12-inch figure to be realised! No other company has attempted to produce a 12-inch Keanu wearing his civvies with his assault vest equipped with his EOD tools. There were a few 1/6th scale LAPD SWAT figures bearing some likeness to Keanu Reeves released but none of him in civvies until now. Keanu Reeves is much older now and a 12-inch John Wick figure would be most appropriate to show him then and now. Let's get back to this DID MA1003 1/6th scale '90s LAPD SWAT “Kenny” 12-inch action figure which is pretty well made.

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Asmus Toys Lord of the Rings 1/6th Scale Sean Bean as BOROMIR 12-inch action figure Preview

Boromir is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He appears in the first two volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers), and is mentioned in the last volume, The Return of the King. He is the heir of Denethor II (the 26th Ruling Steward of Gondor) and the elder brother of Faramir. In the course of the story Boromir joins the Fellowship of the Ring. In Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Boromir is played by Sean Bean.

Asmus Toys announces that their next 1/6th scale Lord of the Rings figure will be the Steward-prince of Gondor and the captain of the White Tower, Boromir.


The figure features the movie accurate costume down to the finest detail of patterns on the strip of his leather coat. The coat is also made in Premium Leather to ensure the top notch quality. Accessories such as sword, dagger, buttons and more are made in real metal to truthfully enhance the realism of the figure. The most special thing of Asmus' Boromir is that Asmus Toys will offer both Rooted hair (LOTR017H, $214.50) and Sculpted hair (LOTR017Q, $189.50) versions, that you may order upon your preference. Please note the rooted hair version is slighter more costly as it requires extra process to shape the hair style. Other than that, both versions are exactly the same in very way.

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Local firm marks 50 years National Service with a series of miniature figurines of Singapore soldiers

You can read the full article at straitstimes.com (link HERE)

He had a collection of 150 military figurines but none of Singapore soldiers. So Caleb Lin, a military buff, decided to produce his own miniature Singapore soldiers which he also sells online.

Miniature Stories comprises 18 designs of SAF soldiers in three categories - parade, assault infantry section and the standard obstacle course. Each hand- painted metal figurine is 6cm tall. The parade series consist of SAR 21 rifle-trotting soldiers wearing different berets and feature three races - Chinese, Malay and Indian while the assault series captures a section of seven soldiers in camouflage get-up, using weapons such as a Matador anti-armour weapon system. Besides third-generation soldier figurines, there is also a first-generation one in the classic Temasek Green uniform that was worn in the 1960s and 1970s, and a second- generation soldier armed with an M16 rifle. The first-generation one was introduced in April to coincide with NS50, a year-long celebration to commemorate 50 years of national service this year.


FIRST-GENERATION SOLDIER - Baby boomers who did their national service in the 1960s and 1970s would have donned the Temasek Green uniform, held a self-loading rifle and strapped on a skeletal battle order (SBO) - a belt consisting of ammunition pouches, a water bottle, toggle rope and bayonet.

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Hot Toys MMS218 1966 Batman 1/6th scale Adam West Batman Collectible Figure Review

R.I.P. Adam West

Adam West (born William West Anderson; September 19, 1928 – June 9, 2017) was an American actor widely known for his role as Batman in the 1960s ABC series Batman and its theatrical feature film. The popular campy show ran on ABC from 1966 to 1968; a feature-length film version directed by Leslie H. Martinson was released in 1966.

Ever since I was a kid and even now as an adult, I still enjoy the the classic Batman 1960s television series. It was watching a 2D comic book hero come alive in 3D action on the small and big screen in full color glory. Never mind that it was campy. It was live action BATMAN with a whole array of arch villains. And it is sad news indeed to hear that the actor who played Batman has passed away. As a tribute to the man, I decided to post this Hot Toys 1966 Batman action figure review on my toy blog.


I had gotten this Hot Toys MMS218 1966 Batman 1/6th scale Batman 120-inch Collectible Figure way back in 2014 (check out my June 2014 haul post HERE), having pre-ordered it almost nine months earlier in 2013 when Hot Toys released the preview / prototype pictures (posted HERE). There have never been 12-inch figures made of the 1966 dynamic duo until Hot Toys did it. 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! But I've never posted pictures of this 1966 Batman figure except in comparison pictures with other Batman figures HERE and in my Toy Haven 3 work-in-progress post HERE.

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

ThreeZero 1/6th scale AMC The Walking Dead Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan 12-inch figure

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Negan is a fictional character in the comic book series The Walking Dead and in the television series of the same name. He is the leader of a group of roughly 500 survivors in The Sanctuary, called the Saviors, a group that trades with others. Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays Negan in the television series of the same name and first appeared in the series' sixth season finale.


ThreeZero Negan collectible figure stands approximately 12” (30.5cm) tall, it's fully-articulated and highly detailed collectible, featuring realistic likeness to characters on-screen appearance, including tailored clothing. Collectible comes with Faux-Leather Jacket, Bandana, Long sleeved T-shirt, Pants with Belt, Larger Belt, Boots and features Bandage on left wrist. Colt 1911 with detachable Magazine, Two versions of ‘Lucillle’ (Plastic Bat with wood finish and Woodcast Bat with DIY Iron Wire), Hatchet and Marker Pen are included with the figure along with multiple Exchangeable Gloved and Bare Hands.

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Asmus Toys 1/6th scale Lord of the Rings Aragorn (Slim Version) 12-inch action figure

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Sideshow and Asmus Toys are proud to present the Aragorn (Slim Verison) Sixth Scale Figure!

Aragorn, first introduced as Strider at Bree, was a Ranger of the North. Discovered later to be the heir of Isildur and rightful claimant to the thrones of Gondor and Arnor, he was also a great leader in the quest to destroy the One Ring. This collectible figure features an authentic likeness with implanted rooted hair, an Evenstar, and more accessories and weapons.


Aragorn Sixth Scale Collectible Figure features: authentic and detailed fully realistic likeness of Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Approximately 30 cm tall Asmus Toys KP01A+ male body with over 36 points of articulation, authentic likeness of actor from the film with implanted root hair, pair of relaxed posture hands, pair of weapon holding hands, pair of fist posture hands, sixth scale Evenstar

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Check out TBLeague 1/6th scale Red Sonja: Scars of the She-Devil 12-inch female figure

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Red Sonja - outlaw, mercenary, warrior and queen.

After escaping her bloody origin, she hunted the wilderlands of Hyrkania, theived the streets and palaces of Pah-Disha, sold her sword on battlefields from Koth to Aquilonia, and liberated countless mugs of ale from barrels throughout the Hyborean world. Red Sonja slew the king who tried to posses her and freed the world from the dark sourcery of Kulan Gathe. Forced to flee her homeland, she rode west across the Turanian Steppes and into the shadowed mists of legendry.


TBLeague 1/6th scale Red Sonja: Scars of the She-Devil 12-inch female action figure Parts List: head sculpt, TBLeague (previously known as Phicen) female seamless body with stainless steel armature, 5 pairs x interchangeable gloved hands, arm band for the right upper arm, bikini style battle top with attached shoulder guard, bikini style battle bottom, belt with attached sword sheath, thigh bands, high boots, sword, dagger w sheath, axe, shield, dragon base, 4-color packaging

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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Hot Toys MMS426 Spider-Man: Homecoming 1/6th scale Tom Holland as Spider-Man (Deluxe Version) 12-inch (28.5cm) Collectible Figure

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"This is my chance to prove myself."

After the events of Captain America: Civil War, the young Spider-Man, Peter Parker, is trying to strike a balance between his normal routine life as a high school student and the crime fighting superhero life under Tony Stark’s mentorship.

Eagerly awaited by fans, Spider-Man: Homecoming will soon be released and expected to become a mega hit! Today Hot Toys is ecstatic to reveal the highly anticipated brand new 1/6th scale Spider-Man Collectible Figure (Deluxe Version).


Based on the new battling suit given to Peter Parker by Tony Stark, the figure features a newly developed masked head sculpt with four pairs of interchangeable eye pieces to create numerous combinations of Spider-Man’s expressions, newly crafted interchangeable head sculpt featuring likeness of Tom Holland, a newly developed specialized body, an expertly tailored and greatly detailed costume, a pair of magnetically attachable web-wings, a variety of spider-web shooting effect parts, and a Spider-Man themed dynamic figure stand.

This Deluxe version specially comes with an additional school blazer, a zip-up hoodie, plus a highly detailed Vulture’s helmet! The suit’s fine details have been remarkably transferred onto this Spider-Man collectible figure, make sure you have reserved a space in your display for this impressive masterpiece.

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Hot Toys MMS425 Spider-Man: Homecoming 1/6th Tom Holland as Spider-Man action figure

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Making debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the young Spider-Man Peter Parker, portrayed by Tom Holland, first appeared in Captain America: Civil War. Followed by series of incidents after fighting with the Avengers, he’s fascinated with life as a superhero.

With Spider-Man: Homecoming about to hit the big screen, Hot Toys is thrilled to announce the 1/6th scale Spider-Man collectible figure based on the suit designed by Tony Stark in the highly anticipated blockbuster!


The latest Spider-Man collectible figure is crafted in movie accurate quality that features a newly developed masked head sculpt with four pairs of interchangeable eye pieces to create numerous Spider-Man’s expressions, another interchangeable head sculpt featuring likeness of Tom Holland, a newly developed body and Spider-Man suit in meticulous tailoring and great details, a pair of magnetically attachable web-wings, a variety of spider-web shooting effect parts and accessories as well as a dynamic figure stand.

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VERY COOL VC-CF-03 1/6th scale Cross Fire - Defender of Fox Legend 12-inch action figure

“Fox legend, Here we go!”

With their clear eyes, neat short hairstyle, graceful postures, voluptuous figures, sharp thoughts and nimble actions, their appearance has again made an impression. They have hardly undergone any training, but they always finish each and every mission perfectly. They are the Fox Legend, which disappeared a long time ago. Beauties in this organization are good at different kinds of weapons, and they cooperate well; but in order to avoid hand-on confrontation with their arch rival the Fox Hunters, they usually work separately and only show in group once in a few years at some special time. Fox Hunters and other outside organizations must be on guard against them. Rumor says they will appear in group again in 2010…

They are a special group. They can band together to defeat all irresistible powers. They can resist stress from any group and keep moving forward. Their very appearance has brought along the arrival of new fashion.


VERY COOL VC-CF-03 1/6th scale Cross Fire - Defender of Fox Legend Product List: Imitated hair-planting head sculpt, Tattooed seamless female body with PH steel frame and rubber coating, Mazarine battle dress, Lace garter belt, Red underpants, Red bra, Hairpin, High heel leather boot, Fox legend badge, White sundries bag, Natural hand-shape Gloves (1 pair), Hold shape gloves (1 pair), Fist shape gloves (1 pair), Hook shot glove for right hand, AWM sniper rifle, AMW sniper rifle butt, AWM sniper rifle cartridge, AWM sniper rifle sight, P226 pistol, P226 pistol clip, Assembly type wooden box, Box cover army cloth

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Xensation x Scaletta 1/6th scale The Lady Sorceress 12-inch female action figure

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Polish: Wiedźmin 3: Dziki Gon) is an action role-playing video game developed by CD Projekt and published by CD Projekt RED. It was released worldwide on 19 May 2015 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game is the third in the series, preceded by The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, which are based on the series of fantasy novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.

Played in an open world third-person perspective, players control protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a witcher, who seeks to find his adopted daughter on the run from the "Wild Hunt", an otherworldly force determined to capture and utilize her powers. Ciri, the adopted daughter of Geralt, is a playable character in the game, with her own unique combat mechanics.


Xensation x Scaletta 1/6th scale The Lady Sorceress 12-inch female action figure features: head sculpt, female body, white bra, white top, brown pants, sword, sheath, dagger, Two belts, boots, long sleeve gloves, Four hands

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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective 1/12th scale Ben Affleck as Knightmare Batman action figure

Born in the fevered dreams of Bruce Wayne, Knightmare Batman inhabits a world gone wrong. Gotham has been replaced by a post-apocalyptic desert patrolled by a military loyal to the Last Son Of Krypton. Knightmare Batman joins the One:12 collective with a comprehensively detailed outfit that perfectly recreates the cinematic look of the character.


Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective 1/12th scale Knightmare Batman action figure features: Three (3) head portraits - Standard portrait, Alternate portrait, Unmasked Bruce Wayne portrait; Over 16cm tall One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation; Hand painted authentic detailing; Five (5) interchangeable hands including: pair of fists (L & R), posing hand (R), gun-holding hand (R), holding hand (L)

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective 1/12th scale Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman Exclusive Figure

Direct from the upcoming feature film starring Gal Gadot comes Wonder Woman. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. When an American pilot crashes on the shore of her island and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.


Wonder Woman joins the One:12 collective with a comprehensively detailed outfit and unique character specific accessories. Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective 1/12th scale Wonder Woman Exclusive Figure features: Two (2) newly developed head portraits, Over 16cm tall One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation, Hand painted authentic detailing, Six (6) interchangeable hands including: pair of fists (L & R), pair of posing hands (L & R), sword and shield holding hand (R), lasso holding hand (L)

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23 Rare 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Buck Rogers' Models Being Auctioned (Est $1.5 to $2million)

This original article is posted on www.hollywoodreporter.com - link HERE

Got a spare million or two? Or maybe your own sci-fi museum? Here’s something you might want. The 23 Rare 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Buck Rogers' collection, being offered as a set, has an estimate of $1.5 - $2 million. The auction is slated for June 28.

A 23-item collection of Battlestar Galactica (the original 1978 TV series) and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (from 1979) screen-used miniatures is up for auction. The models are being sold as a set with an estimate of $1.5 million - $2 million. Profiles in History is conducting the auction, which is slated for June 28.


The set includes a screen-used Galactica, Colonial Viper and Cylon Raider. The Galactica is massive, measuring 6 feet by almost 3 feet, and is wired with a lightbox so it can be illuminated. The Viper, which is 15 inches by 8 inches, has halogen lights in the rear that can be activated and was the principal model used in promotional images. The Cylon fighter (17”x13”) is the only remaining model configured as it was when it was built (and one of only two models built for the original show). There are also numerous other Galactica models for ships that made up the fleet and enemy Cylon ships.


Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary production designer who is responsible for much of the look of Star Wars, did the original designs for Battlestar Galactica, including Galactica and the Viper and Cylon fighters. The models were built by many of the people who worked on Star Wars, including Oscar winners John Dykstra, Grant McCune and Richard Edlund

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Sunday, June 4, 2017

First haul in June: DID 1/6th scale '90s LAPD SWAT “Kenny” 12-inch figure aka Keanu Reeves

This is my first haul for June 2017: DID MA1003 1/6th scale '90s LAPD SWAT “Kenny” 12-inch action figure which is essentially Keanu Reeves as Los Angeles police officer Jack Traven in the 1994 American action thriller film "Speed". Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock), Jack and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them.


I first saw this figure previewed at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) 2016 - check out the post on my toy blog HERE. DID released the official prototype pictures in March 2017 (see the pics HERE) and although this figure is really late arriving at the scene (the film was released 23 years ago), I think it's still worth the wait. I am more interested in the figure wearing plain clothes with EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) vest than the LAPD SWAT figure since many SWAT figures have been released already and I myself have quite a number of them in my collection. Check out my post on 1/6th scale S.W.A.T. 12-inch Action Figures HERE.

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Saturday, June 3, 2017

Kotobukiya Reverse Flash ARTFX+ Statue

Reverse-Flash is a name which has been used by several fictional supervillains in American comic books published by DC Comics. His speed comes from the negative speed force. He is enemies with the hero known as The Flash. Professor Eobard Thawne first appeared in The Flash #139 (September 1963). The archenemy of Barry Allen, he is the first supervillain to be called Reverse-Flash.

Matt Letscher portrays Professor Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash, while Tom Cavanagh portrayed his disguised form of "Dr. Harrison Wells" as the main antagonist of the first season of The Flash. The time-travelling archenemy of Barry Allen/Flash from the future and a descendant of Eddie Thawne, he serves as a major recurring antagonist on The Flash, as well as a main antagonist in the second season of Legends of Tomorrow.


This is Kotobukiya's upcoming Reverse Flash ARTFX+ Statue, to be released in December 2017.

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Hot Toys 1/6th Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman (Training Armor Version) 12" Collectible Figure

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“It is our sacred duty to defend the world. And it is what I am going to do.”

She’s the princess, she’s a warrior. Born and raised in the Amazons, Diana lives in a place without knowing about the conflicts in the outside world. Not until she met the American pilot that changes her destiny to maintain peace in the universe. Here she is – the Wonder Woman!

With the release of the highly anticipated blockbuster Wonder Woman, Hot Toys is proud to present our latest creation – Wonder Woman (Training Armor Version) 1/6th scale collectible figure!


Featuring Gal Gadot as the Amazonian Princess Diana in the movie, the figure is finely crafted based on her appearance in Wonder Woman wearing the Themyscira training armor. The newly developed head sculpt is perfectly craved with movie-accurate quality. The outfit is specifically tailored to showcase the fine detailing. What’s more, the figure comes with an assortment of weapons such as the Amazons' mythical “God Killer” sword with base, a shield, bow and arrows and her signature "Bracelets of Submission”. On top of the accessories, a themed figure stand and a specially designed Themyscira island backdrop is included as well.

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Brother Production Presents: 1/6th scale KENDO Armour & Clothing Components for 12" figures

Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, which descended from swordsmanship (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armour (bōgu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and many other nations across the world. Kendo is an activity that combines martial arts practices and values with strenuous sport-like physical activity. The introduction of bamboo practice swords (shinai) and armour (bōgu) to sword training is attributed to Naganuma Shirōzaemon Kunisato during the Shotoku Era (1711–1715). Naganuma developed the use of bōgu and established a training method using the shinai.

The shinai is meant to represent a Japanese sword (katana) and is made up of four bamboo slats, which are held together by leather fittings. Protective armour is worn to protect specified target areas on the head, arms and body. The head is protected by a stylised helmet, called men (面), with a metal grille (面金 men-gane) to protect the face, a series of hard leather and fabric flaps (突垂れ tsuki-dare) to protect the throat, and padded fabric flaps (面垂れ men-dare) to protect the side of the neck and shoulders. The forearms, wrists, and hands are protected by long, thickly padded fabric gloves called kote (小手). The torso is protected by a breastplate (胴 dō), while the waist and groin area is protected by the tare (垂れ), consisting of three thick vertical fabric flaps or faulds. The clothing worn under the bōgu comprise a jacket (kendogi or keikogi) and hakama, a garment separated in the middle to form two wide trouser legs.


Brother Production presents: 1/6th scale KENDO - Armour and clothing components. Arriving third quarter 2017, these 1:6th scale accessories ill be available as two sets: Set A ( Black Colour 胴 Do ) and Set B ( Brown Colour 胴 Do ). Parts list: 面 Men (PVC Made), 胴 Do (PVC Made), 稽古著 Keigoki, 篭手 Kote (PVC Made), 垂れTara (PVC Made), 袴 Hakama, 竹刀 Shinai (PVC Made), 竹刀袋 Shinai Bag. Base body and head not included.

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

"Do or do not. There is no try." Bandai Star Wars 1/6th scale Jedi Master Yoda Model Kit Review

This was part of my April 2017 haul (posted on my toy blog HERE)

Yoda first appeared in the 1980 Star Wars film "The Empire Strikes Back". In the original films, he trains Luke Skywalker to fight against the Galactic Empire. In the prequel films, he serves as the Grand Master of the Jedi Order and as a high-ranking general of Clone Troopers in the Clone Wars. Following his death in "Return of the Jedi" at an unknown age that surpassed 900 years, Yoda was the oldest living character in the Star Wars franchise in canon, until the introduction of Maz Kanata in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".

Grand Jedi Master Yoda is among the oldest and most powerful known Jedi Masters in the Star Wars universe. Series creator George Lucas opted to have many details of the character's life history remain unknown. Yoda's race and home world have not been named in any media, canonical or otherwise, and he is merely said to be of a "species unknown" by the Star Wars Databank. Yoda's speech syntax has been analyzed and discussed by academic syntacticians, who found it somewhat inconsistent, but could extrapolate that it has object–subject–verb word order.


Having gotten the Bandai 1/6th scale Star Wars Stormtrooper Model Kit which turned out to be quite impressive with full articulation (see the full action figure review posted on my toy blog HERE and HERE as well as comparison pictures with Hot Toys 12-inch Stormtrooper HERE), I decided to try my hand at this Bandai Star Wars 1/6th scale Yoda model kit.

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