Wolverine Legends Previews Exclusive 6-Inch Action Figures

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:16:05 +0000

The mutant berserker and other members of mutant society will soon get a new 6-inch scale wave of figures. The Wolverine Legends line includes Logan, Cyclops, Emma Frost, and Sabretooth. Each character features a costume based on the comics and will come with an additional piece for the Puck build-a-figure. These will release in October with cases available for preorder here.

Doctor Who 1st and 11th Doctor 8-inch Action Figures

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:50:56 +0000

The folks over at Bif Bang Pow! have a special San Diego Comic Con exclusive for Doctor Who fans. Both the First Doctor (played by William Hartnell) and the Eleventh Doctor (portrayed by Matt Smith) will get the 8-inch action figure treatment with a retro tin set. The First Doctor features a buttoned vest, black coat, black-and-white checkered pants, black shoes and his walking stick, while the latest iteration of the character sports his trademark bowtie, suspenders, white shirt, dark pants, brown tweed jacket (complete with elbow patches), shoes and a sonic screwdriver. The set will first sell at San Diego Comic Con with the remaining pieces shipped to customers who preordered via the Entertainment Earth website.

Super7′s SDCC Alien Sets

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:40:50 +0000

Based on the designs and molds of an unreleased Alien line of action figures from the late 70′s, Super7 has announced new plans for its upcoming wave of 3.75-inch toys. Taking the same approach Kenner incorporated with its first ever wave of Star Wars figures, Alien fans can purchase an “Early Bird Package” at San Diego Comic Con. For $100 you’ll get a display stage (including original artwork created in the style of 1970s packages), Space Club Membership Card, photos, a sheet of ALIEN stickers and a promise from Super7 to ship the five figures (Ripley, Kane in a Nostromo Spacesuit, the Alien, Ash and Dallas) from the set before the end of the year. Also the company will sell an unpainted two-pack of Kane and the Big Chap at SDCC for $40. It will come in faux-cancelled packaging.

Quarter-Scale Predators Series 3

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:51:58 +0000

These two guys make look familiar as NECA has already produced 7-inch scale versions of them. Soon they’ll be blown up into 19-inch action figures. The Big Red Predator inspired by the classic fan film Dead End and the Elder Predator coming from Predator 2 each feature interchangeable hands, weapons and body netting. They will begin hunting their prey in August or you can preorder the pair here.

The Slender Man Plush

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:39:48 +0000

Slender Man (a.k.a Slenderman) is a mythical creature often depicted as a tall, thin figure wearing a black suit with a blank face. According to the legend, he can stretch or shorten his arms at will and has tentacle-like appendages protruding from his back. Depending on the interpretations of the myth, the creature may cause memory loss, insomnia, paranoia, coughing fits (nicknamed “slendersickness”), photograph/video distortions and can teleport at will. Now you can have your own cute and cuddly version with the Slender Man plush doll from Nevermore Toys. The company has started a Kickstarter campaign that will allow you to preorder your own 32-inch tall plush with a ship date sometime in January.

The LEGO Movie Trailer

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:55:09 +0000

LEGO stop-motion videos have always had a strong presence on YouTube. Now it seems like that niche genre will make the jump to big-budget Hollywood blockbuster. This new trailer for The LEGO Movie shows off several newer minifigs including several DC Super Heroes and some older LEGO toys like the space minifigs from the 80′s. The film is slated to release on April 3, 2014.

The Walking Dead SDCC Exclusive

John Ary — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:33:09 +0000

With the third full series of Walking Dead Minimates in stores, Diamond Select Toys and Skybound will bring a new four-pack to this year’s San Diego Comic Con. They’ve titled the set Hershel’s Farm and it features Zombie Shawn, Lookout Duty Rick, a Barn Zombie and the owner of the farm. The Minimates come in a blister-carded four-pack, and each stands 2 inches tall, with a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories, including a pitchfork and a blanket. The set will be limited to only 3000 produced and available at the Diamond Select Toys booth. #2607.

Batman: Arkham Origins Batman and Deathstroke

John Ary — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:58:39 +0000

We told you about the DC Collectibles line of Batman: Arkham Origins 7-inch scale figures already. Now it seems Mattel will also have a separate line as well. Batman and Deathstroke will stand 6-inches tall. No word yet on shipping dates or other additions to the wave.

SDCC Exclusive Orc Commander Azog

John Ary — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:43 +0000

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be represented in action figure form at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Azog, the Orc Commander will come with interchangeable hands – the right hand that holds Thror’s head can be replaced with a hand capable of holding either his dagger or mace, and the left hand can be switched with the prosthetic spikes that replaced the hand he lost to Thorin’s sword. This 7-inch warrior will be available atThe Bridge Direct / Weta Booth #3513B during San Diego Comic Con.

SDCC Exclusive Superman vs Zod

John Ary — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:41:58 +0000

If you hated the ending of Man of Steel, you may feel a bit apathetic towards this new two-pack from Mattel. The movie version of Superman gets angry while battling the upset Kryptonian general. Kal-El will feature light up eyes while Zod will come with a steel girder accessory. The Movie Masters set will run you $50 at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.