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.

The Mime Version of Jack Nicholson’s Joker

Posted by John Ary on May 15, 2013 under Batman, Hot Toys | Be the First to Comment


Hot Toys has another 1/6 movie Joker on the way.  This time we’re getting the mime version of the clown prince of crime.  This bad boy will feature more than 30 points of articulation, the parallel eyeball rolling system, six interchangeable hands, a cloth costume, three feathers, and a figure stage.   He will release in the fourth quarter of 2013 or you can preorder him here.

Iron Man Mark XXXV (35) – Red Snapper

Posted by John Ary on April 24, 2013 under Hot Toys, Iron Man | Be the First to Comment


One of the many, many armors from Iron Man 3 will soon get the 1/6 scale treatment from Hot Toys.  The Mark 35 armor or Red Snapper has been included in the Power Pose line of toys.  This emergency rescue suit stands more than 12 inches tall, features 15 points of articulation, has extended arms and movable claw-like hands, LEDs on the eyes, chest and hands, and a figure stand.  Also, you can swap the head and arms with some of the other Iron Man figures in the Hot Toys line.  It will begin to ship in the 4th quarter of this year or you can preorder it here.

Play Arts Kai Man of Steel

Posted by John Ary on April 19, 2013 under Man of Steel, Play Arts Kai, Square Enix | Be the First to Comment


With the new Superman movie hitting theaters in June, Square Enix has announced two new action figures based on the film. General Zod and Superman will stand in the 9-inch scale with swappable hands, multiple points of articulation and character specific accessories. These should fly into action in August.

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