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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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The Walking Dead TV Series 1 figures have officially made their way to Toys "R" Us stores. I personally spotted the figures (and bought a couple) at a Toys "R" Us in the Philadelphia area. The Walking Dead TV Series 1 includes:

• Rick Grimes
• Daryl Dixon
• Zombie Walker
• Zombie Biter

Look for a gallery of Rick and the Zombie Biter soon.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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The Walking Dead TV Series 1 figures have officially made their way to Toys "R" Us stores. I personally spotted the figures (and bought a couple) at a Toys "R" Us in the Philadelphia area. The Walking Dead TV Series 1 includes:

• Rick Grimes
• Daryl Dixon
• Zombie Walker
• Zombie Biter

Click Here for a gallery of Rick and the Zombie Biter.... [Read More]

Original Source: Walking Dead TV Series 1 Figures Officially Spotted At TRU - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: BlackMagnus @ Toyark.com

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In the last batch of first looks, The Fwoosh, shows us Star Sisters, Shadow Weaver and lastly the Fearless Photog. These figures kick off the 30th anniversary, this year of 2012, with a bang!

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Original Source: MOTUC: Star Sisters, Shadow Weaver and Fearless Photog - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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We have received a press release from Mezco about their upcoming 6-inch Earthworm Jim figure.

Evildoers beware as Mezco brings the intergalactic hero Earthworm Jim to life as an articulated figure! Jim comes complete with a game accurate plasma blaster as well as his famous ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit. The 6inch scale Earthworm Jim features 8 points of articulation. He comes complete not only with his plasma blaster, but with an alternate “bendy” unsuited worm body as well.

Ships in July 2012.

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Original Source: Earthworm Jim 6-Inch Figure From Mezco - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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TimBurton.jp got a hold of a couple photos of a Superman Lives toy prototype. The prorotype shows off the recovery suit/reborn Superman mech suit. It's not pretty, but it shows how far along Hasbro was at the time with their toy designs. If you browse around the site, you will see a lot of previously seen concept art and test photos from the movie that, thankfully, never came to be. The movie was to be directed by Tim Burton and was to star Nicolas Cage as the Man of Steel.

Click the headline of the story for the pics of the prototype.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Kotobukiya's Facebook Page has added a gallery of their next Marvel Bishoujo Statue. Their newest addition is a Black Widow Covert Ops Bishoujo Statue.

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The Marvel Comics Bishoujo Statue line (capturing superheroines and villains in the “pretty girl” style) continues with amazing beauties but this month a previously released character sneaks back in with an all-new rendition: Black Widow Covert Ops Version! The beautiful Russian super-spy and member of the Mighty Avengers has received a stunning update in the current 1/7th scale, and is based on a new illustration by the incomparable Shunya Yamashita. Natasha Romanova has appeared in the pages of Marvel Comics since her introduction in 1964, frequently saving the world alongside her fellow Avengers.

The beautiful but mysterious Black Widow has never looked better as she lures an unseen foe into her trap, preparing to vault over a low wall. The sexy Avenger wears her traditional skin-tight bodysuit that leaves little to the imagination, and of course it’s accented by her unique belt, wristbands that fire the “Widow’s Bite,” extra ammunition strapped to her thigh, and built in high-heeled boots! Her entirely new sculpt brings an unprecedented feeling of action and movement (highlighted by her swirling hair), and of course Black Widow’s adorable Bishoujo-inspired face will stop you in your tracks. Interchangeable parts even let you display Natasha with or without her fearsome rifle!

Sculpted by Masahiro Takahashi, the new Covert Ops Black Widow stands over 8 ½ inches tall in 1/7th scale with the current and future Marvel Bishoujo Statues. Her exclusive display base features a broken chunk of wall as well as a hint about Natasha’s complicated past: a Daredevil mask!

Available July 2012.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Hot Toys has updated their Facebook Page with new info for their upcoming 1989 Batman figure. The figure will come with a Bat Signal PVC Transparency.

“Only one will claim the light.”
With much expectation, the Batman Collectible Figure from the Batman (1989) movie is coming soon!

In order to add more interesting elements for Batman fans, the collectible set shall come with a PVC transparency for fans to project the Bat-signal on the wall with a flashlight! Hope that our fans will enjoy it!

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Original Source: Hot Toys 1989 Batman Comes With Bat Signal Transparency - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Our sister site Thundercats.ws is running a contest where you can win a modern Thundercats: Season 1 Episode 1 - The Sword of Omens Part 1 Script, signed by King Claudus (and original Lion-O voice actor) himself, Larry Kenney. Not only that, but this script is slightly different than the episode that aired! We normally don't cross-promote the contests like this, but a unique item of this nature is something worth checking out.

Check out the details HERE.... [Read More]

Original Source: Win a Larry Kenney Signed Thundercats Script - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Four Horsemen have updated their blog with two new Outer Space Men figures. These will be part of the Outer Space Men Cosmic Creators Series - The Birnkrant Edition, and they are previous figures reimagined by series creator Mel Birnkrant. The new figures are Deep Blue Astro-Nautilus and Metalmorpho. New figures will be revealed Wednesday and Friday.

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Original Source: Four Horsemen Reveal Two New Outer Space Men - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Hot Toys' Facebook Page has updated with news of another new license. This time it is for Batman Returns!

Batman Returns, another great superhero movie directed by Tim Burton! We are here proud to present this movie license to our fans!

The 1/6th and 1/4th scale Collectible Figures will be launched in late 2012. Please stay tuned!

We will have more info as it becomes available.... [Read More]

Original Source: Hot Toys Gets Batman Returns License - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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The DC Universe Young Justice figures have officially made their way to stores. Both Sportsmaster and Super Boy have been spotted.... [Read More]

Original Source: DC Universe Young Justice Released - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ Toyark.com

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Metal Gear Solid fans rejoice, we now have an image of Meryl Silverburgh from the PlayArts Kai line by Square-Enix! The image comes to us via a Tweet from the father of the Metal Gear franchise, Hideo Kojima!

Meryl made her debut in the first Metal Gear Solid game on the Playstation console, where she was easily picked out in disguise by the way her posterior swayed back and forth. She made her return to the franchise in the Playstation 3 title Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, the Meryl we see here looks much like her original Metal Gear Solid appearance.... [Read More]

Original Source: PlayArts Kai Meryl Silverburgh Image - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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This must be Batman week! We have yet another Batman related piece of news. DC Direct has posted a photo of their upcoming DCnU (aka the New 52) Justice League Batman. The photo also teases other New 52 characters via silhouette.

DC COMICS – THE NEW 52: JUSTICE LEAGUE BATMAN Action Figure

DC Comics – The New DC 52 was THE entertainment story of 2011! Now comes the first figure in an ongoing line based on Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's best-selling JUSTICE LEAGUE! Leading the way is the revamped Batman, wearing a unique take on the classic costume as designed by Lee and still putting fear into the heart of criminals everywhere!

On Sale May 2, 2012

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Toyark Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has provided us with this weeks update. As usual, here's your chance to get in on the latest pre-orders and new releases for Marvel, DC Direct, Hot Toys, Star Wars, Masters of the Universe Classics and more.



You can check out this weeks new releases and pre-orders by clicking the headline of the story.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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DC Direct has added some new statues for their January 2012 update.

• COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: RAVEN Statue
• BLACK AND WHITE: THE NEW 52: BATMAN Statue — BY JIM LEE
• GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES: HAL JORDAN Maquette
• MAD SPY VS. SPY 2-PACK VINYL STATUE
• AME-COMI: HAWKGIRL V. 2 PVC FIGURE

Check out the photos and info by clicking the headline of the story.... [Read More]

Original Source: DC Direct Pre-Orders For January 2012 - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of E.T: The Extra Terrestrial, NECA will be releasing some new products based on the classic film.There will be two 7-inch E.T. figures released. They are due out in April 2012. E.T. Action Figure Series 1 includes:

• Galactic Friends E.T. with towel and bag of Reese's Pieces
• Dress Up E.T.

See the photos by clicking the headline of the story.... [Read More]

Original Source: ET Figures Coming From NECA - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Oh look, even more Batman toy news this week. Hot Toys has updated their Facebook Page. They are re-releasing their The Dark Knight: 1/6th scale Batmobile Collectible (aka The Tumbler).

In view of the popularity of the Batmobile collectible, Hot Toys is pleased to relaunch the Batmobile Collectible featuring the likeness and details of the Batmobile from The Dark Knight movie.

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Original Source: Hot Toys To Re-Release Tumbler From The Dark Knight - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Toyark.com

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Talk about early. Toyark boards member tsweet has stumbled upon Avengers Movie Toys at his local Toys R Us store. While he left most of them on the pegs(according to him, the paint apps were less than flattering...and not in those words..), he did pick up Dive Bomb Iron Man which appears to be a new mold Iron Man with a repainted glider from one of the 2011 deluxe Captain America figures.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Toyark forum member tsweet spotted some of the Avengers toys on shelves of a Toys "R" Us store. He purchased the Divebomb Mission Iron Man and snapped a few pics. They also had available Captain America, Thor and Hulk.

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Original Source: Avengers Toys Spotted At Toys R Us - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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What's that you say? We haven't been giving you enough Batman news this week? Ok, here's another one. An FCC filing has revealed a new control Hot Wheels toy for the upcoming Dark Knight Rises. We get a Bat Pod, the Tumbler and a new vehicle called MINOR SPOILER WARNING The Bat (aka the flying vehicle seen in the trailer) all in a single package.

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Original Source: Dark Knight Rises Hot Wheels Revealed via FCC Listing - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Toyark.com

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The 1st Avengers Movie Toy Sighting was posted earlier, and Toyark boards member weed619 has followed up with even more sightings! Here's what he found at Toys R Us:

• Avengers Movie Mighty Muggs
• Avengers Movie Deluxe Figures(including the Dive Bomb Iron Man sighted earlier and a new Captain America with a parachute)

Also:

Avengers Movie Basic Figures

• Shock Strike Thor
• Iron Man Fusion Armor Mark VII
• Gamma Smash Hulk
• Captain America

Check out the new Avengers Movie Toys after the jump!... [Read More]

Original Source: Avengers Movie Basic Figures And Mighty Muggs Sighted - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ Toyark.com

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Lego has now revealed a teaser image of the Legolas Minifig from the upcoming Lord of the Rings line. The image comes to us in the form of a Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers poster.

This image comes to us just one week after the leak of a similar Aragorn image on a Return of the King poster, which would mean in the weeks to come we may just see a third image representing Fellowship of the Ring. Stay tuned for more on this highly anticipated Lego license!... [Read More]

Original Source: Lego Lord of the Rings Legolas Teaser Revealed - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Over at the MattyCollector Facebook Page, the Toy Guru has posted a long message about the current status of the Masters of the Universe Classics line.

MOTU Fans,

Hey gang, Scott “Toy Guru” Neitlich here…

A lot has gone down in the last 60 days or so and it being 2012 (the 30th anniversary of the brand!) I want to try and clear the air, squash some rumors and move forward together with all of our customers and fans for a great 2012 and beyond.

So first off, the line is doing FANTASTIC! Yes, we have had some shipping delays that pushed Demo-Man into January and Sorceress into February (more on this below) but this is not the Seventh Sign of the Apocalypse for the line. I know customers were caught off guard by the recent schedule changes and apologize for that. We are all very passionate about getting new figures as soon as possible. But Mattel also wants to deliver the best product possible and that means delays will happen from time to time. Expect them on all Mattycollector.com lines (the LOSH 12-pack shipped over 14 month later than originally announced, but it did make it out there!). Shipping delays do and will continue to happen – they are not something Mattel is in a position to “compensate” fans for. There are just too many variables, from vendor issues, to weather conditions on the ocean, to simple things like human error. This is a case where I urge fans to take a different mind set and just assume there will be delays every now and then in our effort to get you the best product possible. Better to except delays leading to schedule changes ands expect from time to time as a part of collecting an online toy line.

As for the big elephant in the room, let me try to clarify what happened with the Demo-Man delay:

Demo-Man was (and is) tied into the 2011 subscription, so we needed to “sell” him in 2011. At the last minute, we found out that he was not going to be 100% in stock by December 15th so we made the call to sell him, but not ship him until he was in stock. In hindsight, this was not the best plan.

The result was mass confusion, only enhanced by the fact that I did a poor job communicating what happened to the fans and customers. We never intended for this to spiral out of control like this. To add insult to injury, additional unexpected delays happened in early January which then pushed him from shipping in early January to mid-January Again, not what we intended, but it happened and it was not something we wanted to happen.

To correct this, going forward we are committed to communicating better with our customers and explain issues/delays like this upfront. We also changed our policy so that we will not sell a figure until it is 100% in stock.

This is why we needed to move Sorceress and Fearless Photog out to February. We may need to move other figures around in 2012 (for many brands) as well. Moves like this should be expected and are a normal part of business for an online collector toy line.

Another bug in the system has been quality control. Obviously, we constantly do everything we can to put out the best product possible. When running a high-end collector line at EXTREMELY low quotas, there will sometimes be production problems. If you do receive an item that is damaged or incorrect, please call Customer Service and send it back for a replacement. Please note that Mattel's policy is that we do not replace product until the original has been returned. You must return the defective item to get a replacement. We will not be replacing items without a return (yes, we will pay for shipping!).

I also want to address our absolute commitment to improving customer service. Yes, there has been some poor communication in the past and customers have had difficulty with things like changing addresses or credit cards and finding out the status of orders. We are 100% committed to making these things an issue of the past and are actively working with our partners at Digital River to make massive improvements. For example, we hope to announce soon a new functionality to the site that will give you much more control over changing your address, credit cards, etc. Please continue to let us know how we can improve and what the biggest issues are. We want to fix them and constantly improve. Thank you for your understanding as we keep working on this to make the buying and shipping process as smooth as possible.

Also, to hit a few other small points floating around the net:

1: Yes, Wind Raider “sold out” but it still only did okay for us. This is due to the extremely high tooling of an item like this. We “sold out,” but we were very conservative on our quota. Taking 3 days to sell through an extremely small number of Wind Raiders is why it was judged as only doing “okay.” For the very small number of units we produced, we needed to see a slightly faster sell-through to convince management that a fully tooled vehicle is the right expansion for the line.

Future vehicles are not off the table, we just need to relook at how we offer them and the price points and quota. There will not be a vehicle in 2012 (not due to Wind Raider sales, but rather due to offering Granamyr, the giant dragon!) and we will wait to see how the 2013 subscription sells before announcing any more larger fully tooled items like vehicles. Honestly, supporting the sub is the best way to tell upper management there is a robust customer base and larger items should be considered.

MOTUC is absolutely transitioning to a much more subscription-based line going forward. We need these sub holders to maintain the minimum production quota we know will sell ("day of" sales are more like icing on the cake). So when the 2013 sub goes on sale in July, your purchase is your vote for more MOTUC toys and more large items. I'm not trying to make you spend more, but we highly encourage you to purchase a sub, not only to show your interest, but day-of stock will continue to go down as we concentrate on sub quotas only. There will be some day-of product in 2012, but not as much as we had in the past. There will also not be reissues going forward of any figure past Man-E-Faces. (Older reissue figures may still be available from time to time, and He-Man and Skeletor will be up throughout 2012 for new fans or those who want to celebrate the 30th with the core characters!)

2: Some fans pointed out they would prefer a revised hip piece on the new females to make the legs higher. I did check with design and indeed the change between the prototypes and the final product is 100% the logistics of translating a non-articulated prototype into a fully articulated plastic toy. Fans see the Horsemen sculpts at cons with small pegs and more deco opts, and expect this to be reflected in all the final product. But when we have to cost out a figure and physically translate a non-articulated statue into a movable figure, adjustments have to be made. This is why the toys don’t always match the prototypes. Mass producing plastic, movable, articulated figures is A LOT different from hand-painting and sculpting a one-of-a-kind prototype.

Design has also confirmed that the current 2.0 female pelvis piece also has to accommodate 3 different types of female legs. This universal nature of this piece is one of the reasons the legs ride lower. We can absolutely look into developing a new female hip piece in the future, but this won’t happen with the next female in the line. Figures are costed out months, if not years, in advance. We can’t just “add” a new tooled piece this late in the game for any 2012 figures. It takes 12-14 months to develop something like this. But we will certainly look into this in our effort to always improve product! Thanks for the great feedback.

3: Fans overwhelmingly asked us to ship Shadow Weaver in February, so we will not be moving her to March. Thank for the feedback!

4: The Create a Figure Contest entry period is over. Please do not send in more entries, they will be discarded and not judged. Also, please note that all entries remain the property of Mattel. We will not be returning any entries to the creators (even if you included a return envelope). For legal reasons, we are required to hold onto all entries whether they win or not.

At the end of the day, (and I know I have said this before), despite shipping delays and the occasional quality problem, we are all flipping getting new MOTUC figures every month! Seriously! Do you ever take a step back and just look at your MOTUC shelf? It is so easy to be negative and point out things we want different (I do this all the time and drive our design team nuts!) but man, just to take a look at that ever growing MOTUC shelf… did you really ever think we would get a Griffin figure or the Star Sisters? Man, how cool is this line shaping up?!

A few years ago there was no MOTUC product at all. The very fact that new figures come out every month is really an amazing thing, especially when you take into account this is only sold online with no entertainment support. MOTUC really is the little line that could. I know we are all very passionate about MOTUC (me too!) but for Mattel, MOTUC is not Barbie or Hot Wheels. We put everything we can into it and, for the very small audience and customer base MOTUC has, we try to get as many resources as we can.

There will always be nitpicks here and there - that this figure could have been different or that this figure could have shipped at a different time. But at the end of the day, man, what an amazing line MOTUC has become and show no sign of stopping anytime soon. As long as these figures are selling, we will do all our best to continue growing the line. With so many awesome figures on tap for 2012, the future has never looked better for MOTUC!

So in conclusion, I personally apologize for the Demo-Man delay. Communication was handled poorly (by myself) but delays do and will continue to happen. Expect them rather then get angry over them (you’ll feel better and not be angry all the time!). But by no longer shipping product until it is 100% in stock, we shouldn’t see a Demo-Man issue again.

Our next big reveal will be at Collector Night at New York Toy Fair on February 12 from 3pm-6pm ET. This is a press-only event but expect at least four \new MOTUC products to be shown. And I’ll be on hand to do a live Q & A and clear up any remaining issues.

Happy 30th anniversary, everyone. With so much great stuff on tap for the rest of the year and beyond, MOTU is ready to take the world by storm!

Good Journey!

Scott Neitlich... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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McFarlane Toys has announced two pieces of Halo news. The first is they will be producing a line called Halo Micro Ops, a line of miniatures that will cover the entire Halo universe. They also announced that they will be producing toys based on the upcoming Halo 4 video game.

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Original Source: Halo 4 and Halo Micro Ops Figures Coming From McFarlane - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Art Asylum has posted some photos of their Colossus Marvel Select figure. They have also posted some of their plans for the 2012 year in Marvel Select.

Diamond Select Toys has released over 60 figures in their Marvel Select line, all in a consistent 7-inch scale, and the year 2012 marks the line’s tenth anniversary. To celebrate, DST has several great figures planned, including figures based on the movies Avengers and Amazing Spider-Man, but the first figure to hit stores during our anniversary year is Colossus! The X-Men mainstay who transforms into solid steel checks in at a towering 8.25 inches tall, and his 16 points of articulation give him a wide range of movement. To see how he stands up against another Marvel Select figure, we sent him and Gambit to the Danger Room, to get in some practice sparring. We even tested him against the giant spiked panel that he comes with! Check out the photographs in our gallery, and look for Colossus to hit stores in mid-February, followed by the Green Goblin. (Gambit available now!)

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Original Source: Colossus Marvel Select Kicks Off 2012 Releases - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Four Horsemen have revealed the third new Outer Space Men figure. The next figure in the Outer Space Men: Cosmic Creators Series - The Birnkrant Edition is Goldiac.

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Original Source: Third New Outer Space Men Figure Revealed - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hot Toys' Facebook Page has revealed some upcoming Toy Story Cosbaby Series 2 toys.

To celebrate the launch of Toy Story Playland at Walt Disney Studios Park and Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland, a new themed land based on the Disney•Pixar Toy Story film series, Hot Toys is proud to present the Cosbaby (S) series from the Toy Story (Series 2). Each cosbaby stands approximately 3 inches / 7 cm tall, featuring your favorite Toy Story movie characters in baby forms and their unique designs in special format.

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Original Source: Hot Toys Reveals Toy Story Cosbaby Series 2 - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ Toyark.com

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The first bit of potential news and information regarding the upcoming Marvel installment of the Lego Super Heroes line has surfaced online via French site Brick Heroes. It turns out that several listings were found on Amazon.fr as well as a few descriptions. We also have a promotional image from a recent Lego insert showcasing several Marvel Minifigs stating that they will be available in April. The set listings are below (some found on the Lego Wiki with no links to product pages), with the translated descriptions for the ones that were available:

Lego Super Heroes - 6865 - Captain America's Avenging Cycle

Lego Super Heroes - 6866 - Wolverine's Chopper Showdown
Description - Oh no, Magneto and Deadpool are attacking Wolverine with their helicopter. Help him to escape! Dodge the missiles and make a quick getaway on Wolverine’s Chopper before Magneto traps Wolverine with his magnetic powers. Includes 3 minifigures: Wolverine, Magneto and Deadpool.

Lego Super Heroes - 6867 - Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape
Description - Loki is escaping from S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters with the powerful cosmic cube. If he succeeds, he could use it to wreak havoc on the world! Can Iron Man take to the skies in his amazing armored suit and chase down the speeding off-roader or will Loki escape with the cosmic cube? You decide! Includes 3 minifigures: Iron Man, Loki and Hawkeye.

Lego Super Heroes - 6868 - Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout

Lego Super Heroes - 6869 - Quinjet Aerial Battle

Lego Super Heroes - 6873 - Spider-Man's Doc Ock Ambush

Please remember that the final versions of what we may actually see may change, stay tuned until we see official information and images released from The Lego Group.... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Toyark.com

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Just wanted to welcome our readers back, we were down a bit earlier today. The Toyark has moved to a new server, upgraded in every way hardware wise. One that will (hopefully) be able to address all the digital bum-rushes you throw at us in the upcoming year full of conventions and events. On a similar note, User Albums and Attachments have been turned back on forum wide for those that had those abilities before.

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Originally posted by: Prowl 2009 @ Toyark.com

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Hey, Star Wars Fans! Check out rebelscum.com's awesome shots of the newly released Phantom Menace Qui-Gon Jinn figure! Complete with his lightsaber and cloak, this figure is a repack of the one released in 2008's Jedi Legacy evolution set.

This is the figure I am mostly looking forward to from this line!

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Original Source: In-Depth Look: TVC Qui-Gon Jinn - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Prowl 2009 @ Toyark.com

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Hey Star Wars Fans! Check out some new, upcoming Clone Wars figures over at Sandtroopers.com! Some highlights to this soon-to-be-released line include a Clone Wars version of Republic Commando Boss, another chance at Jedi Knight Aayla Secura and a sweet Republic Assualt Submarine with SCUBA Trooper!

Look for these to be hitting the pegs soon!... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Prowl 2009 @ Toyark.com

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Hey, Star Wars Fans! Check out rebelscum's in-depth look the second figure in the newly released Phantom Menace Vintage Collection line, Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi. Complete with his cloak, lightsaber and commlink, this figure is a re-pack of the figure released in 2009's Legacy Collection...

Another awesome figure that I am eagerly awaiting to add to my ever expanding Star Wars collection!

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Original Source: In-Depth Look: TVC Obi-Wan Kenobi - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hey, Star Wars Fans! Check out Rebelscum's look at the next figure in the newly released Phantom Menace Vintage Collection series - Pod Racer Ratts Tyerell with Pit Droid. Tyerell is a new figure, whereas the Pit Droid is a repaint of a figure from The Phantom Menace line released in 1999. Accessories include goggles and a blaster pistol.

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Original Source: In-Depth Look: TVC Ratts Tyerell w/ Pit Droid - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hey, Star Wars Fans! Check out Rebelscum's in-depth look at the fourth figure in Hasbro's Phantom Menace line - Battle Droid. A new figure, packaged with a blaster, backpack and COMM antenna, this figure will no doubt be a staple for troop builders wanting to update their Droid Army!

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Original Source: In-Depth Look: TVC Battle Droid - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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New images of upcoming DC Universe Lego sets and Minifigures have been posted up for your viewing pleasure. These images were taken from the free Lego Club news letter and free 2012 Lego Catalog. Also included is StarWars and Series 6 Minifigures.

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Original Source: DC Universe Lego Sets & Minifigures For 2012 - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Over at the Hot Toys Facebook Page, they have posted a preview image of an upcoming Dark Knight Rises Bane figure. Please beware of MINOR SPOILERS in the description below.

The Legend Ends. The terrorist leader Bane will arrive in Gotham City, pushing it and the police force to their limits, forcing Batman to resurface after taking the fall for The Joker's crimes. The Dark Knight Rises movie will be coming this Summer and this Bane Collectible Figure will be announced in coming months before movie launches! Batman fans, please stay tuned!

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Art Asylum has revealed two new Marvel Minimates box sets. The new sets will be based on the the "Fear Itself" storylines. The two sets will be called The Worthy and The Mighty.

One of the biggest comic events of 2011 — one whose effects are still rippling through the Marvel Universe — was “Fear Itself.” The massive Marvel Comics crossover, which saw eight mystical hammers fall into the hands of the world’s worst villains (and some of its greatest heroes, as well), gave us some amazing battles… as well as some sweet new costumes! To commemorate the Earth-shattering storyline, Diamond Select Toys is releasing two box sets of Marvel Minimates: The Worthy and The Mighty!

The Worthy box set includes Cul, The Serpent (the Asgardian god of fear); his herald Skadi (a.k.a Sin, the Red Skull’s daughter); Mokk, Breaker of Faith (formerly the Grey Gargoyle); and Angrir, Breaker of Souls (formerly the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing). The Mighty box set includes Asgardian All-Father (and Cul’s brother) Odin, as well as Spider-Man, Hawkeye and Iron Man in their final battle costumes, with their dwarf-forged uru-metal weapons. (Iron Man not shown.) Look for these to arrive this summer at comic shops and specialty stores near you! Pre-order today!

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Original Source: Marvel Minimates Box Sets The Worthy and The Mighty - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Four Horsemen have revealed the fourth and final figure for their Outer Space Men Cosmic Creators Series - The Birnkrant Edition. The last figure is Blazing Inferno.

Along with Deep Blue Astro-Nautilus, Metalmorpho and Goldiac, Blazing Inferno will be available beginning February 10th exclusively at the Four Horsemen's Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro gallery show at TT Underground gallery (beneath Toy Tokyo) in New York City.

Each set will be signed by both Mel Birnkrant and the Four Horsemen and will also come with a limited edition Outer Space Men print created by fan favorite and frequent Four Horsemen collaborator, Nathan (Baena) Baertsch!

Only 100 sets of these exclusive Outer Space Men figures will be available at TT Underground for $125.00 per set, and there's no limit to the number of sets you can purchase, so be sure to get there early to make sure you get yours!

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Original Source: Fourth Outer Space Men Figure Revealed - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Kotobukiya's Facebook Page has been updated with new photos and info. They have added an update for their upcoming Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Yoda ArtFX Statue. The new pics show off the LED lights that are part of the base. We had previously see detail pics of the statue Here.

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Next up in Kotobukiya’s amazing line of Star Wars ARTFX Statues, bringing the heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe to life in dynamic 1/7th scale statues, after Obi-Wan Kenobi is another venerable Jedi Master. Coming to you directly from his appearance in Episode V is Yoda The Empire Strikes Back Ver.

Having exiled himself to hide from the evil Empire, the former head of the Jedi Order waits on the swampy planet of Dagobah where one day a young Jedi hero will find him. Meanwhile Yoda keeps up his Force skills by levitating rocks and other items from his perch on a stunted tree. Wearing his old ragged robes and carrying his gimer stick cane, the diminutive Jedi Master is intricately sculpted with all of the wrinkled green character’s ancient charm. Yoda’s tree is decorated with an incredibly detailed texture and convoluted vines, while the floating rocks are craggy and broken. The venerable hero features two interchangeable heads for your choice of display options: eyes open and patiently observant or closed in intense concentration. As with other recent ARTFX releases, Yoda’s base comes equipped with LEDs; the small lamp on the floating rock and the power generator on the ground both light up!

Yoda stands approximately 4 inches tall (1/7th scale) on his exclusive 7 inch tall Dagobah base. The diorama-style scene will look perfect as a centerpiece to your Star Wars ARTFX collection!

Available June 2012.

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Original Source: Kotobukiya Yoda ArtFX Statue Update - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Marvel.com held a live "toy blog" where they revealed some new pics and info for the Avengers Movie toy line from Hasbro. We went through and pulled out the Hasbro Design Team quotes with good info in them.

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Glad you like the Hulk 3 3/4 inch figure! We worked closely with Marvel to capture the likeness of each of the characters from the movie.

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Nice catch PAULFIERCE! The Hulk figure is actually a little bigger than the rest of the figures in the product line!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Regarding HULK detail --- he is slightly shorter than the Destroyer, but definitely a wider character sculpt. He comes with a HULK SMASH feature!!!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
DaddyAce -- I think you will be pleased to find that the AVENGERS line contains several scales of action figures...we know our collector community appreciates the 3 3/4in scale, and I think you will LOVE our new 6" Legends figures.

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
We have planned over 15 different figures in our AVENGERS 3 3/4 in product line, however we have many more within MARVEL UNIVERSE -- as well as figures at other scales within the AVENGERS line.

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Great question. It can be challenging to capture actor likeness at this small scale, but these days we often start from 3D scan data provided by Marvel. Even so, to get the figures to look correct at each scale, it requires a sculptor's finesse...something a computer can't achieve on it's own!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Most of our AVENGERS figures will be movie series, but we did mix in some 'classic' for Marvel fans. Regarding variants....our lips are sealed!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Yes, you will definitely see exclusives Cerberus! Watch store shelves this Spring!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Dan Curto -- yes we have more vehicles than ever! The new AVENGERS movie has given us some great material to work with...watch out for more news at New York Toy Fair !

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
3D scan = A 3D scan of an actor's body. the output is a digital 3d file that we can create figure sculpts from. Imagine trying to scan HULK's huge frame!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Clarke -- We don't have Coulson planned for the 2012 line, however you will see many new characters that you've never seen before in our line-up.

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
For SUPERHERO SQUAD fans...yes we have new packs and figures in our movie lineup!

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Regarding articulation --- Across the AVENGERS 3 3/4 in line, you will find approximately11 to 17 points, depending on the figure and their feature/function

HASBRO TOY DESIGN:
Steeley76 -- Yes absolutely. The best part about a Super Hero team-up movie is that there are awesome role play toys we can make!

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Original Source: Marvel Updates Avengers Toy Info And New Pics - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hey, Star Wars Fans! Check out Rebelscum's look at the next addition to the Phantom Menace Vintage Collection - Darth Sidious. This figure comes complete with his hood, soft good cloak, lightsaber and lightsaber hilt and has, in my opinion, one of the niciest head sculpts I've seen on a Star Wars figure of late!

He is a kit-bash, made up of parts from the Evolutions: Sith and Senate Duel versions of the character, with a new head, torso and skirt.

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Original Source: In-Depth Look: TVC Darth Sidious (TPM) - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hey, Star Wars fans! Anakin Skywalker (Jedi Padawan) is the next figure to be released in Hasbro's Phantom Menace Vintage Collection. Check out Rebelscum's review of the figure!

This is an all-new figure, which borrows elements seen in both The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. Anakin comes complete with his Lightsaber, Lightsaber Hilt, Training Helmet, Training Remote Droid and a Display Stand.

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Original Source: In-Depth Look: TVC Anakin Skywalker (TPM) - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Art Asylum has revealed a new Munster 2-Pack that will include both Eddie and Marylin Munster.

By now you’ve all likely picked up the first three Munsters action figures from Diamond Select Toys: Herman, Lily and Grandpa. Well, your family is about to get bigger! Lily and Herman’s werewolf son Eddie Munster and his older cousin Marilyn Munster are the next two family members to arrive, and they’ll be sharing a two-pack when they hit stores this summer! Sculpted by Jean St. Jean, the figures are in the same 7-inch scale as the previous figures, and are based on the likenesses of actors Butch Patrick and Pat Priest. Plus, they come with two keen accessories — Eddie’s stuffed animal Wolfy and the collar for their giant dragon, Spot! Pre-order your set from your local comic shop or online retailer today!

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Original Source: Eddie and Marylin Munster 2-Pack Coming From DST - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Kotobukiya's Facebook Page has added info and photos for their first Avengers Movie ArtFX Statue! They have revealed The Avengers Movie Iron Man Mark VII ARTFX Statue which is due out in June.

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! After the amazing success and popularity of the Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America films, Marvel is preparing to unleash the greatest superhero team of all time in just a few short months. Gathering together the main characters of the previous films to defend the Earth from certain destruction, the Avengers will debut in May of 2012 with Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Tony Stark and his heroic alter ego Iron Man. To commemorate the triumphant new appearance of this iconic character, Kotobukiya is proud to announce the all-new Avengers Movie Iron Man Mark VII ARTFX Statue!

After surviving imprisonment by terrorists, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark created the Mark II armor suit. This was followed up soon after by the iconic Mark III suit used to battle Stane and his Iron Monger suit at the culmination of the first film, and the upgraded Mark IV armor in the sequel. Never one to rest on his laurels, Tony has brought his science and technology to a whole new cutting edge with the Mark VII Iron Man, the most advanced high-tech personal armor suit on the planet. Using new 3D sculpting techniques, Kotobukiya has created the finest and most exciting ARTFX statue of any Iron Man, bringing more fine detailing than previous hand-sculpted releases for a more dynamic display. Tony stands in a classic Iron Man pose, legs planted and arms held back as he prepares to unleash a devastating strike. The incredible statue comes equipped with a three-mode LED chest light-up feature: off, continuous on, and triggered by the built-in motion detector! Iron Man’s eyes also feature continuous LED lighting in both modes.

Iron Man Mark VII stands nearly 16 inches tall (1/6th scale) on an incredible shattered concrete base that bears the marks of furious battle. This pre-painted, snap-fit ARTFX Statue is easy to assemble so you can have your Iron Man Mark VII on display in no time. Avengers assemble!

Available June 2012.

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Original Source: Avengers Movie Iron Man Mark VII ARTFX Statue - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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NJCC 2012 "Attack of the Toys" spring event
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00
General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00
More Updates Coming Soon…….

NJCC 2012 Dealer Registration is now open. Dealers should contact fran@njcc.co for more information on the <strong>Spring 2012 Toy Show.

More Updates Coming Soon…….

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Good Smile has just posted new, official images of the upcoming [url="http://www.toyark.com/news/video-game-toy-news-8/figma-metroid-other-m-and-more-5139/"]Figma Samus Aran from Metroid Other M. This is the best look we've gotten of the figure so far. One can see the range of motion and assistance of the display stand, as well as use of the beam effect parts. More info:

• Sculpted by Masaki Asai of Max Factory
• Made of ABS & PVC plastics
• Sold by Good Smile
• ¥3,800
• June 2012 release

Fans have been looking forward to a fully articulated, highly detailed Samus figure for quite sometime now. Check out images of the long awaited Figma Samus after the jump!... [Read More]

Original Source: Figma Metroid Other M Samus Aran Official Images - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Late last month, it was revealed that there will be a Yamato VF4G Lightning III transforming toy this year, in the 1/60 scale that Yamato has stuck with for years. It's quite fitting that 2012 is the arrival of the VF4 toy, as it appeared in Flashback 2012, was flown by the 1st protagonist of Macross, Hikaru Ichijo, and this year is the 30th anniversary of Macross! While all we saw last month was a teaser image with old artwork, we now can see the CAD design(from the March issue of Dengeki Hobby) of the 1/60 toy, thanks to Cybergundam Blog.

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Original Source: Yamato VF4G Lightning CAD - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hot Toys' Facebook Page has posted a preview of their next Movie Masterpiece figure. While the preview doesn't reveal much, they have given us our first look at their Avengers Movie Nick Fury.

Happy Chinese New Year to all Hot Toys fans!

Few days ago, we just unveiled the Bane Collectible Figure from The Dark Knight Rises movie, one of our license highlights this year.

Now, we are proud to present one of the legendary heroes from another upcoming movie – The Avengers.

“There was an idea to bring together a group of remarkable people, so when we needed them, they could fight the battles that we never could...”

So here comes the collectible of the next superhero from The Avengers - Nick Fury, the director of SHIELD. Hope our fans will like it. More characters from The Avengers will be coming soon! Fans please stay tuned for our update!

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Blogomatic3000 has posted a few pics of Lego's display stand from the floor of the UK Toy Fair 2012. The sets include Lego Avengers, Lego Lord of the Rings and Lego Universal Monsters.

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Original Source: Lego Avengers, LOTR and Universal Monsters From UK Toy Fair - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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And a final update from Blogomatic3000 as they have posted an image of Hasbro's Kre-O Battleship set, which is based on the upcoming film.

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Original Source: UK Toy Fair 2012 Kre-O Battleship Image - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys