Beware the Batman

Posted by John Ary on May 24, 2013 under Batman, DC Universe, Mattel | Be the First to Comment

Beware the Batman
This summer Cartoon Network will replace the awesome Batman: The Brave and the Bold with a new Dark Knight animated series.  Beware the Batman has the caped crusader teaming up with swordmistress Katana and his ex-secret agent butler Alfred Pennyworth to fight Gotham’s criminal underworld. A 6-inch version of this upcoming Batman featuring a new sculpt will hit retail in September or you can preorder him here.

Deluxe Darth Vader

Posted by John Ary on under Sideshow Collectibles, Star Wars | Be the First to Comment


Happy 30th birthday Return of the Jedi.  You finished off the initial Star Wars trilogy with great gusto and a satisfying ending for Anakin Skywalker.  To celebrate, Sideshow Collectibles has created a new 1/6 scale action figure of Darth Vader. This Sith Lord features a fully articulated body, fabric body suit and cape, detailed armor and gloves, head with helmet and mask, an additional Anakin head, detailed chest and belt boxes, interchangeable hands, a light saber, light saber handle, light-up display base, a light-up meditation chamber display base for his helmet and mask, and a severed arm stub.  He’s up for preorder now with an arrival date of January.

Sneak Peek at Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys

Posted by John Ary on May 23, 2013 under Hasbro, Star Wars | Be the First to Comment

Plastic Galaxy
Check out this extended clip from the new documentary Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys. The film showcases a few of the collectors, historians, and toy designers that helped to create and keep Star Wars toys relevant in popular culture. The full movie will release on DVD in September.  You can follow the filmmakers’ progress on their Facebook page and Twitter feed.

Survival Rambo

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Survival Rambo from NECA
Based on the success of First Blood Rambo, NECA has decided to create a second version. Survival Rambo features Sylvester Stallone’s likeness, the famous survival knife, walkie talkie, pistol, assault rifle and spear.  He will take his vengeance in September or you can preorder him here.  NECA has more pics of the 7-inch figure in action here.

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