Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store Posted by D_Martin on February 6, 2010 at 06:34 PM CST: Big Bad Toy Store has updated their site with a pile of cool new in stock and pre-order figures and collectibles from Hasbro, Sideshow Collectibles, Mattel, Diamond Select Toys, NECA, Hot Toys, and McFarlane Toys. Click through to check it out!
Mezco Toyz: New License Revealed Posted by D_Martin on February 6, 2010 at 05:13 PM CST: With Toy Fair only a week away, some of Mezco Toyz' new licensed product lines have been revealed. According to information gathered from the Toy Industry Association, the organizers of Toy Fair, Mezco Toyz will be offering up new products based on the characters from Watchmen, Kick-Ass, The Green Hornet, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Saw, and Rob Zombie's Halloween 2. More products from their Wolfman, Clash Of The Titans, Hellboy, Beetlejuice, Family Guy, and Living Dead Dolls collections are also expected to be revealed. Keep an eye on Cool Toy Review for additional information and showroom photography in our Toy Fair coverage.
Sponsor Announcement: Legends Action Figures Posted by Curto on February 5, 2010 at 11:28 PM CST: Legends Action Figures has sent out their latest newsletter, which includes some new Vintage arrivals, the latest additions, pre-orders, and more. Check out what else is new at Legends after the jump!
McFarlane Toys Goes Back To Plastic Clamshells Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 10:33 PM CST: Stating it is to sate collectors' demands, McFarlane Toys has announced that they will be going back to plastic clamshells for all their Sports Picks figures. According to their latest press release, it is a move to better protect the figures in shipping and in the stores, but in a time where we should be considering the effect consumer products are putting on the environment, this move seems terribly irresponsible. Whether you agree with us or not, follow this link to read it for yourself.
McFarlane Toys: 2010 Team Canada Figures Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 10:24 PM CST: The Olympics are taking place (right here in Vancouver) next week, and McFarlane Toys has revealed three new Walmart Canada exclusive Team Canada figures. Follow these links to check out the figures based on Sidney Crosby, Jarome Iginla, and Roberto Luongo. If you live in Canada, check out your local Walmart right now, as these figures are currently hitting shelves.
McFarlane Toys: MLB Playmakers Update Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 10:13 PM CST: Brand new images revealing the packaging for the first wave of McFarlane Toys' upcoming new line, MBL Playmakers, has been published on their site. Follow this link to take a peek at the first wave, which will include multi-articulated figures based on Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum, Ichiro Suzuki, Chipper Jones, Alex Rodriguez, Dustin Pedroia, David Wright, Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, and Josh Beckett. MBL Playmakers series 1 will be available in March.
Diamond Select Toys: Iron Man 2 Minimates Update Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 03:01 PM CST: Diamond Select Toys updated their Art Asylum blog with images showing off the packaging art for their upcoming Iron Man 2 Minimates. Follow the above link to take a peek at the Series 1 two packs that include Mark V Iron Man & War Machine, Mark IV Iron Man & Whiplash, James Rhodes in Mark II Armor & Black Widow, and Senate Hearing Tony Stark & Mark I Iron Man.
A Closer Look At The Ms. Marvel Premium Format Figure Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 01:10 PM CST: With every piece made, the company producing it should learn from past designs, and be able to evolve their techniques to improve on their future offerings, and it is apparent with their latest Marvel Comics Premium Format Figure that Sideshow has discovered a new way of making the fabric on their multi-media statues even more heroic! Click through for a closer, high resolution, look at The Ms. Marvel Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles.
Sideshow Collectibles: Ms. Marvel Is Up! Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM CST: The Priority Pre-order for Sideshow Collectibles' Marvel Comics Ms. Marvel Premium Format Figure is now open. Follow this link immediately to grab the exclusive version of the Avenger, with its alternate portrait, before it is sold out! For collectors that aren't eligible for the Priority Pre-order, the public pre-order goes live at 12:00 Noon (PST).
UPDATE The exclusive edition is sold out. Follow this link to get the regular edition or follow the link on top to get on the Wait List for the exclusive edition.
Sponsor Announcement: Hollywood Heroes Posted by D_Martin on February 5, 2010 at 11:57 AM CST: Hollywood Heroes has updated their site with pre-orders on the cool new collectibles from Hot Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Medicom Toy Corporation, DC Direct, Diamond Select Toys, Enterbay, and NECA. In addition, they are running a special Ladies Night promotion that sees 10% discounts on many popular Sideshow statues. Click through to check out what's new!
Weta: District 9 Prop Replicas Are Up! Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 09:45 PM CST: Weta has opened the pre-orders on two full scale prop replicas based on Neill Blomkamp's acclaimed feature film District 9. Follow these links to check out the District 9: Arc Generator and the District 9: Gas Projector weopon replicas. While there, remember to take into account that prices are listed in New Zealand Dollars, so don't let sticker shock turn you away from these great replicas!
Sideshow Collectibles: Ms. Marvel Priority Pre-Order Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 09:40 PM CST: This Friday Sideshow Collectibles open the Priority Pre-Order for their Marvel Comics Ms. Marvel Premium Format Figure. As always, you can expect to find a direct link right here on Cool Toy Review the very second the pre-order begins. In the mean time, follow this link to check out the full photo gallery for the Ms. Marvel PF in Sideshow's Production Blog!
Sideshow Collectibles: Be Ready! The Dead Line Continues... Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:57 PM CST: The Dead are coming around again! Sideshow Collectibles has just announced the Undying Carcass - The Dead Premium Format Figure. This graphic new piece in The Dead line will go up for Priority Pre-order next Friday, and you better believe you'll find a direct link right here on Cool Toy Review the very second it goes live (excuse the pun). In the meantime, follow the above link to check out the preview page for this cool new ghoul.
Sideshow Collectibles: Bullseye Comiquette Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:57 PM CST: Sideshow has updated their site with the preview page for their upcoming Marvel Comics Bullseye Comiquette. This piece was originally announced during their 12 Days Of Sideshow sneak peek feature. Follow the link above to check out the preview page and keep your eyes on Cool Toy Review next Thursday for a direct link to the pre-order!
Quantum Mechanix: Battlestar Galactica Maquettes Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:48 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles is now offering collectors a Second Chance at Quantum Mechanix' Starbuck and Cylon Centurion Battlestar Galactica Animated Maquettes. Follow the above links to check them out before they are sold out!
Sideshow Collectibles: Firefly Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:45 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles has updated the product page for the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Cobra Saboteur Firefly 1/6 scale figure with a Backstage Pass video feature. Follow the above link to check it out.
Sideshow Collectibles: Gandalf the Grey Premium Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:39 PM CST: The edition size for the exclusive version of Sideshow Collectibles' The Lord Of The Rings Gandalf the Grey Premium Format Figure will be limited to 650 pieces worldwide. Collectors that missed out on this sold out version should hop on the Wait List as soon as possible or follow this link to grab the regular edition which is still available for pre-order.
Sideshow Collectibles: Spider-Man's Number Is Up Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:19 PM CST: The edition size for the regular version of Sideshow Collectibles' Marvel Comics 'Back in Black' Spider-man Legendary Scale Bust has been set to 300 pieces worldwide. If you missed out on this bad boy, we suggest you hop on the Wait List immediately, as combined with the exclusive edition there are only 500 pieces and for a Spidey collectible that isn't very many...
Sideshow Collectibles: X-Force Diorama Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:17 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles has updated the product page for their Marvel Comics X-Force Polystone Diorama to include a Sideshow 360 QTVR feature. Follow the above link to take these hard boiled X-Men for a spin.
Moebius Models: Two Marvel Comics Models Are Up! Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 08:13 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles has opened the pre-orders for two new Moebius Models Marvel Comics model kits. Follow these links to grab the Spider-Man and Green Goblin interconnecting model kits.
SOTA Toys: Second Chance At Shin Akuma Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 07:59 PM CST: Sideshow Collectibles is now offering collectors a Second Chance at SOTA Toys' light up Shin Akuma Street Fighter Polystone Statue. Follow the above link to get in on this offer before it is too late!
NECA: BioShock 2 Props Revealed Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 07:28 PM CST: NECA has updated their site with images and information on a couple of cool BioShock 2 collectibles. Follow this link to check out the game-accurate EVE Hypo syringe and the Big Daddy plush doll.
Sideshow Collectibles: AMP Suit Maquette Update Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 06:56 PM CST: At the time of this story's publication, Sideshow Collectibles is down to the last 5 pieces of their incredible Avatar AMP Suit Maquette. If you have been on the fence, you're time is running out to get on the Wait List. Follow the above link to hop on before it is too late!
Kotobukiya: Lost Planet 2 Figures Posted by D_Martin on February 4, 2010 at 02:29 AM CST: Kotobukiya has announced a new line of PVC action figures based on Capcom's upcoming Lost Planet 2 video game. Click through for images and information on this cool new collection.
Hasbro: Transformers Mail In Premium Ravage Posted by D_Martin on February 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM CST: hasbro.com has just announced a new Transformers promotion called the N.E.S.T. Alliance that will allow collectors to mail away for an exclusive Ravage figure. Click through for the full press release.
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Sponsor Announcement: Action Figure Xpress Posted by D_Martin on February 3, 2010 at 12:38 PM CST: Action Figure Xpress has updated their site with a new sale and the latest pre-orders from Jazwares' Percy Jackson, Tonner's 2010 collection, as well as some cool Sideshow and Hot Toys pieces! Click through to check it out.
Tonner Doll Company: 2010 Collection Revealed Posted by D_Martin on February 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM CST: Tonner Doll Company has updated their site with a complete run down on their 2010 offerings. Follow this link for images and information on what they have coming out and stay tuned for a full gallery of images in our Toy Fair coverage later this month.
Sponsor Announcement: Entertainment Earth Posted by D_Martin on February 2, 2010 at 07:42 PM CST: Entertainment Earth has updated their site with a pile of cool Iron Man 2 pre-orders. Click through to check it out, along with the latest Living Dead Dolls and DC Universe Classics pre-orders too!
Sideshow Collectibles: Lost Giveaway Posted by D_Martin on February 2, 2010 at 06:37 PM CST: The final season of Lost starts tonight and to celebrate Sideshow Collectibles is giving away one of Medicom Toy Corporation's Lost Jack Shephard Real Action Heroes 12" figure. Follow the link above to enter and good luck!
Bif Bang Pow! To Produce '70s Style Action Figures Posted by D_Martin on February 2, 2010 at 06:11 PM CST: Bif Bang Pow! has just announced a series of new licenses that they plan to produce in conjunction with EMCE Toys. Click through for the full press release.
Photo Archive: G.I. Joe Combat Heroes Posted by D_Martin on February 2, 2010 at 02:57 PM CST: As promised, we've just updated the Hasbro G.I. Joe Combat Heroes section of our Photo Archive with the first wave of figures as well as the 2008 SDCC two pack. We're still missing wave two (why are they so hard to find?), so we'll have to update that later. In the meantime, follow the above link to check out the new additions!
Diamond Select Toys: The Danger Room! Posted by D_Martin on February 2, 2010 at 12:32 PM CST: Diamond Select Toys has published images and information on their upcoming Marvel Select Cyclops figures. Follow the above link to find out more about the case assortment pack out numbers on these two figures. click the thumbnail above for a larger look at the Danger Room accessory.
Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland Cheshire Cat Released! Posted by Curto on February 2, 2010 at 10:23 AM CST: Fans of Mezco's Living Dead Dolls have eagerly been awaiting info on the release of the Cheshire Cat from the Living Dead Dool in Wonderland collection and now the wait is over! Read on for all the details.
