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Art Asylum has released the first info and a few pics for their upcoming Ghostbusters Gozer's Terror Dog Statue.

“OK, so, she’s a dog.” While not Dana Barret’s finest moment, we all fondly remember the time when the two dogs perched on either side of the steps waiting for the arrival of Gozer. Now, Diamond Select Toys is giving you the chance to recreate that moment in your home with the Ghostbusters “Terror Dog” light-up statue. Here are some in-progress pictures, including the finished Bill Mancuso sculpt, and the great job painter Jason Wires did of capturing the look of the beast. As of this writing, the factory is getting the electronics finalized, but since I was blogging anyway, I thought I’d share a shot of the light-up feature taken for review purposes. Enjoy!

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Now, I know this isn't a toy...But how often do you get to own the world's only Jet Turbine Powered Batmobile? If you have $620,000, this bad boy can be yours. The car is modeled after the Batmobile as seen in Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film.

Check out the Jet Turbine Powered Batmobile Auction for more info, pics and videos.... [Read More]

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - Jet Turbine Powered Batmobile - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Diamond Select Toys' Facebook Page has posted that the Future Foundation Minimates Box Set is now available at Disney Stores. They have not been made available online yet. the set cost $19.50. the set contains the following figures:

• Mr. Fantastic
• The Thing
• Invisible Woman
• Spider-Man

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Original Source: Future Foundation Minimates Released At Disney Stores - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Check out recent images of the upcoming Marvel Universe Wave 15, thanks to gum_5 blog! Shown are:

• Commander Steve Rogers
• Namor The Sub Mariner
• X23
• Darkhawk

Namor in particular features substantially more articulation than the previously released versions from years prior. X23 features a new female buck with thigh and elbow swivels in addition to rocker ankles! This is the 1st female figure to utilize the aforementioned joints in the Marvel Universe line. Check out all the images after the jump!... [Read More]

Original Source: Marvel Universe Wave 15 Preview - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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NECA's Twitter Page has posted an image of the upcoming Quarter Scale Gort Predator. The new pic shows a prototype of how the box will be laid out. The figure is scheduled for release this Fall.

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Original Source: NECA Quarter Scale Gort Predator Box Layout - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Toyark.com

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The upcoming Future Foundation Marvel Universe 3 Pack has showed up on Ebay courtesy of seller juggalojedi. Buy this set and the upcoming Future Foundation Spiderman to complete the new Fantastic 4!

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Sideshow Collectibles has unveiled The Joker Premium Format Figure that was seen at SDCC. The exclusive version will come with a switch-out portrait with hat, and there will also be a version without the additional accessory. Joker goes on pre-order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday September 1st, 2011 which is typically published between 2:00 and 3:00pm (PT).

In the meantime, we’ve got the preview video and photo gallery right here! Click on the thumbnail for more!... [Read More]

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Yamato's OnlineShop has revealed exclusive 1/60 VF-1 Unpaint Versions, in the A, J, and S variants! Sure we've seen Unpaint Ver.'s before, but only in VF-1S form(as an unbuilt kit, and pre-built), and as an added bonus, these new versions come with extra parts for battroid mode! Side covers, and a raised ejection seat are included. The VF-1J kit in particular comes with the capsule used to transport Komilia in episode 30 of SDF Macross! This capsule is made out of resin and has a movable/opening cover. Included are water transfer decals for the TV VF-1S Roy Focker Special and VF-1J Hikaru Custom. These unpaint versions were 1st shown late last month. Each variant runs for ¥6,825 and is planned for release in October.

Also up for preorder are brass photo etch parts for the V2 1/60 VF-1 Valkyrie series! Parts include:

• Removable randome
• Radar
• Antennas
• Joystick
• Throttle
• Cockpit parts
• Ejection seat parts
• Separated intake covers
• Engine nozzle detail parts

Check them out after the jump!... [Read More]

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NECA's Twitter Page has added a new behind the scenes photo. The new pic is of their upcoming Assassin's Creed Flying Machine. The new pic shows it in prototype form as a packaging layout test.

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Disney has sent out a press release and video for a new Toy Story inspired space-themed toy line.

New Space-Themed Toy Line Inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story Lets Imagination Soar with Toymation Video Short


WHAT: Real toys star in this all-new "toymation" video featuring the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Command Center and action figures from Mattel. In this adventure, Buzz Lightyear, Woody and sidekick Rex venture into outer space to battle the evil Emperor Zurg! Utilizing stop-motion animation, this video combines old techniques with new concepts to create a modernly retro animated short sure to inspire Toy Story fans to create their own stories with the new toy line.

Mattel's Toy Story Toymation Fun Facts:

- It took a crew of 8 people over more than 1300 hours and a span of 4 weeks to complete the toymation

- Every second needed 12 frames of pictures

- Every shot needed at least 3 takes, many of which had to be done separately with each toy and then composited together later

- Each toy had to be taken apart and reassembled with wire and museum putty in order to be rigged properly to animate

- The dust bunnies were created from an old carpet the team almost threw out right before production on the toymation project began

- The crew made 5 trips to the supermarket to clear out their asparagus, big broccoli heads, and artichokes to build the vegetable forest set

WHO: Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Spaceship Command Center (SRP $49.99) and character action figures (SRP $10) from Mattel

WHERE: You can find the video at www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving.... [Read More]

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NECA has updated their Twitter Page with a new look at an upcoming Predator 2-Pack. The photo shows a prototype sample of only one of the Predators. The set is due out this fall at Toys "R" Us stores.

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Original Source: NECA's Toys R Us Predator 2-Pack Sneak Peek - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Tokusatsu Revoltech has revealed two new Revoltech figures. The new figure are for you fans oftheir Japanese monsters releases, as they are releasing Legion and G2 Gamera from Gamera 2: Advent of Legion. The Legion figure comes with a mini Gamera figure as well as seven Legion Soldiers. Release dates are listed as "Coming Soon...".

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Original Source: Revoltech Legion and G2 Gamera Revealed - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Earlier this month once we showed you Jazwares Adventure Time Toys, some of you wondered when they would be released. The answer? NOW! We've received word from Jazwares to check your local Toys R Us stores! The toys have been shipped and should be on shelves now.... [Read More]

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Toyark Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has sent out this week's newsletter. They are once again having an Inventory Clearance Sale.

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The sale continues with more items added and pricing further reduced.
Take a look at the link below for a variety of featured items as well as
the huge sales menus that contain thousands of items priced 20% to 90% off
list price.
Overstock Sale! Great Discounts at BigBadToyStore

The rest of this week's new pre-orders and new arrivals can be seen by clicking the headline of the story.... [Read More]

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Amiami has posted photos of another new Revoltech figure. Yesterday we saw G2 Gamera and Legion, and today we have Revoltech Muv-Luv Alternative No.003 EF-2000 Typhoon Zerberus Use. The figure is due out in October.

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Art Asylum has posted some new photos of upcoming Minimates Vehicles. We had previously seen some of these at San Diego Comic-Con.

This Christmas, you’re getting a car. Not just any car — the Knight Industries Two Thousand, or “KITT” to his friends! That’s right, our third assortment of Minimates Vehicles will include not only a new Pirate Raiders pirate ship and a Minimates MAX Armored Personnel Carrier, but also KITT himself, star of the Knight Rider TV series in the 1980s along with some guy named Hasselhoff.

The 4-inch-long vehicle will come with a two-inch Michael Knight, with opening doors and room for a passenger, and it will only be available at Toys R Us in late November, along with Robert Deal’s pirate ship (with Undercover Anne Bonny) and a police-colors APC (with driver). But, since KITT needs his nemesis, we’re also releasing the evil KARR with Garthe Knight in that wave’s specialty-store and comic-shop-exclusive assortment, along with a British Navy ship (with officer) and an arctic-colors APC (with driver)! Order all three through your local retailer!

And if that’s not enough? a special-edition version of KITT, featuring his Super Pursuit Mode transformation, will be available a month later, just in time for the new year and only through Diamond Comics Distributors’ Previews catalog. Which means you should tell your local comic book shop to order it in! Don’t get left in the dust!

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Art Asylum has revealed new packaging for their Marvel Minimates. The new 2-pack design start with Marvel Minimates Series 41. Series 41, which should be hitting stores now, includes:

• Age of Apocalypse Mr. Sinister vs Nimrod
• Mr. Sinister vs Nimrod
• Unmasked Spider-Man vs Green Goblin
• First Appearance Iron Man vs Hulk

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Original Source: Marvel Minimates Series 41 Brings Big Changes - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Art Asylum has revealed two new Marvel Select Avengers figures. The new figures are comic versions of Marvel Select Captain America and Marvel Select Black Widow. These will be available at Disney Stores.

Next time you’re at your local Disney store, be on the lookout for the new Thor and Hawkeye Marvel Select action figures… then come back in a few weeks for Captain America and the Black Widow! We all know that Captain America is the biggest superhero of the summer, so this month will bring another opportunity to add more Cap to your collection! This figure features Captain America’s iconic shield, as well as packaging that can be used as a background to display the figure! Plus, not only do you get a gorgeously detailed Black Widow, but Ant Man is along for the ride as well, which pretty much makes this a 2-for-1 deal! You know there’s just no way you can resist adding these figures to your collection! Only at the Disney Store, DisneyStore.com and MarvelStore.com!

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NECA's Twitter Page has added another sneak peek of their Toys "R" Us Predator 2-Pack. This time they give us a full figured look at the prototype for the City Hunter Predator that will be in the 2-pack.

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Original Source: NECA's Toys R Us Predator 2-Pack City Hunter Sneak Peek - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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This October, the Terminator Police Station Assault T-800 will be released. NECA's Twitter Page has released a new photo of the fully painted figure. We had previously seen the T-800 Card Layout as well as a Preview of the Terminator Police Station Assault T-800.

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Original Source: Terminator Police Station Assault T-800 New Pic - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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J.ME. has posted some scans showing a bunch of upcoming exclusives for the relaunch of the Star Tours ride in Disney World. Included are:

• Stitch as General Grievous
• Huey, Dewey, and Louie as Jawas
• Donal Duck as Commander Cody
• Goofy as Cad Bane
• Daisy Duck as Aurra Sing
• Sam The Eagle As Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Gonzo as Darth Vader with Camilla The Chicken as a Storm Trooper
• Link Hogthrob as Han Solo with Fozzie The Bear as Chewbacca
• Beaker as C-3PO with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew as R2-D2
• Kermit The Frog as Luke Skywalker and Miss Piggy as Princess Leia

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Original Source: Scans Show Upcoming Disney's Star Tours Figures - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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This week it was revealed that two classic 80's toy lines were making an appearance in the new Thundercats cartoon. Both TigerSharks and SilverHawks characters showed up in this week's Thundercats Episode Previews. So for our Featured Ebay Auctions, let's take look at some Silverhawks.

• Entire SilverHawks Line Boxed and Carded
• 1987 Kenner Silver Hawks Ultrasonic Suit Steelwill MOC
• Vintage SilverHawks 1987 CONDOR MOC
• Vintage 1987 SILVERHAWKS Vehicle STRONGHOLD 100% Sealed
• SilverHawks 1987 Steel Will w/New Suit MOC
• Silver Hawks - Sky Runner Vehicle - DESTRUCTOR
• SilverHawks 1987 Moon Stryker MOC
• Vintage SilverHawks 1987 BLUEGRASS MOC

Tons of pics can be seen at the auctions.... [Read More]

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Welcome back for another round of MattyCollector Q&A Answers!

1) The 6 inch Young Justice KidFlash's smaller base body's proportions really just right for a leaner character like KidFlash, is there any chance the figure couldb to use the larger teen body used by Superboy & Aqualad?

In the Young Justice line, we are striving to capture different scales of characters as they appear in the show. If we did switch base bodies, we would no longer be able to represent this fidelity to scale.

2) With 6" DC figures continuing at mass market in 2012, will the 4H still be sculpting those figures, or are they just working on the Club Infinite Earths 6" figures?

Yes, the Four Horsemen are great partners. We look forward to continuing to work with them on the 6” 2012 retail figures.

3) Have you ever considered making soft plastic capes, with wires in them for DCUC? This would enable Batman and Superman to have more dynamic poses with their capes, without resorting to cloth.

Yes, we’ve explored this in the past, however when using internal wire, it is very challenging to pass safety and reliability testing. Our goal is to produce the highest quality items, and it would be challenging to keep this goal and add wires into the capes.

4) Will the Toys R Us exclusive blue/grey Arkham City Batman repaint have weathered paint apps, like the black/grey one in the new 2 pack? At SDCC the blue/grey repaint didn't seem to have the weathered paint apps and looked plain.

No

5) For MOTUC, some of the larger figures featured rotocasting and/or hollow parts. Is this a route possible for use in creating Robeasts in the Voltron line(s)?

An interesting idea, though nothing is concrete yet.

Want to Ask Matty something? Don't forget to post your questions in our MattyCollector Questions Thread! Next round of questions is due September 15th!... [Read More]

Original Source: MattyCollector Q&A September 1st 2011 Answers - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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From the pipeline for those looking for some Spidey love from SDCC:

HasbroToyShop.com wanted to give the Marvel fan community a heads-up on a limited opportunity to obtain the MARVEL MIGHTY MUGGS SPIDER-MAN San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition Figure. This was formerly a sold out item. As mentioned in previous years sometimes a small quantity of inventory becomes available after the conventions and this has happened with this particular figure (This is the only MARVEL figure that will be available).

Hasbro will be posting this item to www.HasbroToyShop.com for sale on the morning of WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. While we cannot provide a specific time this sale will go live, it will be after 10am EST. We wanted to provide you with as much notice as possible. We would like reiterate that remaining inventory is very limited, and as always the best chance to purchase the special edition items is at the convention, but we are glad we are able to make these remaining figures available.... [Read More]

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From the pipeline for those looking for some Spidey love from SDCC:

HasbroToyShop.com wanted to give the Marvel fan community a heads-up on a limited opportunity to obtain the MARVEL MIGHTY MUGGS SPIDER-MAN San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition Figure. This was formerly a sold out item. As mentioned in previous years sometimes a small quantity of inventory becomes available after the conventions and this has happened with this particular figure (This is the only MARVEL figure that will be available).

Hasbro will be posting this item to www.HasbroToyShop.com for sale on the morning of WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. While we cannot provide a specific time this sale will go live, it will be after 10am EST. We wanted to provide you with as much notice as possible. We would like reiterate that remaining inventory is very limited, and as always the best chance to purchase the special edition items is at the convention, but we are glad we are able to make these remaining figures available.... [Read More]

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We kick off Labor Day weekend with the latest answers for the GI Joe 2011 Q&A!

1) Why did Pursuit Of Cobra wave 4 cases not see a canadian card release? This has severely reduced the number of wave 4 figures available to canadians. Wave 4 cases had 3 of each of the 4 figures. The US carded revision cases being sold in canada don't have destro or shadow tracker. Did you not take this into consideration when deciding not to give us wave 4 cases?

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2) The 12" figures released for the GI Joe 30th Anniversary line use dated bodies. Another incarnation of GI Joe, like the 12" figures, featured clothing and multiple accessories, but also at a cheaper price. Why was the decision made to bring back the 12" figures, instead of Sigma 6?

2) The 12" figure holds a certain nostalgia and instant recognizability with fans and children alike. G.I. JOE was the first action figure, and it's format was 12" tall. Sure, the articulation isn't as great as the 8" range G.I. JOE produced under the Sigma 6 Commando line, but there is something magical about the 12" figure, something iconic, which continues to make it a popular favorite for adults and kids alike.

3) The new Sky Striker is far more sturdy compared to the original. Kudos for that! We have heard that the tooling for the original Night Raven still exists. Is it in usable condition, or would it have to be retooled to be far more sturdy, with the body made in separate pieces to reduce box footprint on shelves like the new Sky Striker?

3) We're not sure where you're getting your information but the tooling for the Night Raven no longer exists.... [Read More]

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Hideo Kojima (you know, the creator of Metal Gear) has tweeted a photo of Yoji Shinkawa holding an unfinished prototype of a Play Arts Kai Metal Gear Solid Psycho Mantis.

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Got a few dollars burning in your pocket? Like surprises? Well then Mezco has something perfect for you. They are offering Mezco Mystery Boxes for Labor Day. A $5 box nets you at least $20 in Mezco merchandise, while the $20 box will get you items valued at $60 or more.

• Mezco 2011 Mystery Box - $5
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Art Asylum has posted some new in-package photos of their upcoming figures based on The Munsters.

Being a monster can be a little rough, especially when you’re trying to live a low-key life in the suburbs. It does have it’s advantages, though — they never seem to age! They look as fresh as they did back in 1966! Series 1 of The Munsters from Diamond Select Toys features good-natured funeral home worker Herman, his lovely wife Lily, and her cantankerous inventor father Grandpa! Hop in your Dragula, roar on down to your local Toys “R” Us this October and check ‘em out! Or pre-order the specialty-store “Select” versions here, and you’ll get the extra parts to build your own electric chair!

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NECA has updated their Twitter Page with a new Gremlins pic. They are showing off their Gremlins Mogwai Series 2 figures in-package. Series 2 will have:

• Mohawk
• Combat Gizmo
• Daffy

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Cosplay Costume Contest: For all of the fans out there that like to dress up as their favorite 80′s to modern day characters, this contest is for you. Simply come dressed up and have a chance at winning cold hard Cash$$$ for First, Second, and Third Place. We really hope to see a ton of Cosplay at the show, so start planning now! Last show we saw some amazing costumes ranging from the Baroness, Snake Eyes, Cobra Troopers, Zarana, Optimus Primal and a fully functional Blaster costume that had a working stereo system. Check out the video below!



First Place $100.00
Second Place $75.00
Third Place $50.00

NJCC 2011 80′s TOYPOCALYPSE 2011

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2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00
General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00

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Art Asylum has posted photos and info for their upcoming Universal Monsters Minimates Series 2.

Just when you thought you were safe from fictional creatures from movies made long ago, Universal Monsters Minimates Series 2 is here to scare the bejeezeus out of you! That’s right, the tiniest, most adorable monsters ever are back just in time for the spookiest time of the year! This time around, Frankenstein’s monster, Dr. Henry Frankenstein, Dracula, Van Helsing, the Bride of Frankenstein, a Villager, and Toys R Us-exclusive black-and-white versions of Dracula and Frankenstein’s Monster are here to scare and/or smile your face clear off! Check out pictures of the two-packs in packaging below, and look for them at a Toys R Us near you in October!

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Original Source: Universal Monsters Minimates Series 2 Photos - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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NECA has released a handful of new photos for some of their upcoming Predator figures. Included are:

• Ultimate Quarter Scale Predator 2 Gort Mask Predator
• Toys "R" Us 2-Pack Berserker Predator and City Hunter Predator
• Series 4 City Hunter Predator
• Series 4 Shaman Predator
• Series 4 Boar Predator

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Original Source: New Photos Of Upcoming NECA Predator Figures - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hey, Star Wars fans! Our next Clone Wars pictoral update comes in the form of Jedi Master Even Piell, who comes complete with a lightsaber and climbing gear. Well articulated, despite its small size, this figure may never be issued again due to his fate in the series, so grab him whenever you get the chance.

Thanks to Yakface.com for the attached photos!... [Read More]

Original Source: In-Depth Look: TCW Even Piell - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Kotobukiya's Facebook Page has added some behind the scenes photos. The new pics show their upcoming Mass Effect Liara T'Soni Bishoujo Statue in prototype form. No other info has been revealed.

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Ever get into a fight and get the wind knocked out of you? Then for some reason, hear the song,"Hurts So Good"?

If you couldn't get the classic color Marvel Masterworks Sentinel at SDCC, nor from HasbroToyShop, you're in luck, as a repaint of the Sentinel in classic colors is on the way, according to a preorder from site sponsor BigBadToyStore!

This new version of the Sentinel is colored in the original Sentinel coloration, which was previously an SDCC 2011 Exclusive. It stands 16" tall.... [Read More]

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StarTrek.com has gotten a look at some upcoming Star Trek Mego-Style Retro Figures from Diamond Select Toys. Included are Star Trek: The Next Generation figures Captain Picard and a Borg soldier.

Diamond Toys, inspired by the Mego Star Trek figures of the 1970s, is giving Captain Picard and the Borg the retro treatment -- and we've got an exclusive First Look. The company will kick off its Star Trek Retro line in Winter 2012, putting a Mego-esque spin on Star Trek: The Next Generation characters for the series' 25th anniversary, starting with Picard and a Borg, and followed, hopefully, by many more.

The figures will stand eight inches tall, feature real cloth costumes and sell for approximately $20 each. Look for the figures at comic shops, specialty stores and online retailers. They'll also be available through the Diamond Comics Distributors' Previews Catalog.

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Original Source: Diamond Goes Retro With Star Trek Picard and Borg - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Hey, Star Wars fans! Our next pictoral update comes to us in the form of Chewbacca, a character that was introduced in the two part finale from season 3 of The Clone Wars. He features great detail and a load of awesome accessories and, if you ask me, he's the must-have piece from this wave!

Enjoy the attached photos, supplied, once again, by our buddies over at Yakface.com!... [Read More]

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Playmates has sent along a video showing their Family Guy figures and play sets. The toys are available now at Toys "R" Us stores as well as online retailers.

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Original Source: Family Guy Video From Playmates - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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NECA Twitter Feed has been updated with a new Gremlins photo. The new pic shows many of the upcoming Gremlins figures. The image is the "cross sell" from the back of Daffy's packaging.

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Original Source: NECA Previews Gremlins Line - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Art Asylum has posted some new Marvel Minimates in-package photos. The new pics show the packaging for their upcoming X-Men: Curse Of The Mutants Vampire Minimates. The set will be available in specialty stores starting October. Included are:

• Dracula
• Blade
• Vampire Wolverine
• Vampire Jubilee

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Original Source: X-Men Curse Of The Mutants Vampire Minimates - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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NECA has updated their Twitter Feed with another new look at two of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Ezio figures. They should be hitting stores this week.

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Original Source: New Assassin's Creed Ezio Preview - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Toyark Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has sent out this week's newsletter. They are still having a massive Inventory Clearance Sale to go along with this week's new pre-orders and new arrivals.

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Original Source: Sponsor Update - Big Bad Toy Store 9-8-11 - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Toyark.com

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Hasbro sent out a press release officially marking their presence at next month's New York Comic Con. Below is an excerpt, read on for the full copy.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - For the first time at New York Comic Con, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will attend the convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 13-16 to present many of its iconic brands and meet with fans. Hasbro will have a significant booth presence featuring current and upcoming products from its TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and KRE-O brands and BEYBLADE, MARVEL and STAR WARS lines. Additionally, Hasbro will host panels for several of its properties and action figure lines as well as offer for sale several HasbroToyShop.com special edition products made for New York Comic Con convention goers. ... [Read More]

Original Source: Hasbro Brings Jem to NYCC - (And TF, Joe, SW, Marvel) - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ Toyark.com

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While not directly related to toys - this one has some cross over appeal with collectors and fans of the 80s alike (which many of us are). Sneaker collectors (yes, there are collectors and connoisseurs of Sneakers just like toys) have been hoping and dreaming for Nike to make a real life, working and wearable version of the Nike Air Mag - aka - the sneaker Marty McFly wore in "the future" during Back to the Future 2. That future was the year 2015.

The sneaker featured a light up Nike Logo, and self lacing laces. The original was rigged up for the couple scenes in the movie using mechanical and electrical lines that ran off screen. Recently, Nike has filed a patent for that technology with the US Trademark office. Now it seems, Nike has got the technology working, and is going to actually produce the shoe in some form or fashion.

Via Nice Kicks, we learn that Nike sent out press event invitations yesterday, which consisted of a box full of retro 80's candy, a copy of Back to the Future, and an iPod shuffle with a special message from Doc Brown, inviting them to the event. Inside was also a replica of Doc Brown's "future" glasses seen in the movie. Inside the rim of the glasses was the tag line "It's About Time" - the theme for the event.

The "It's About Time" event is TONIGHT around 8 PM Pacific in LA.

After this, there was then a video posted on YouTube - which I think speaks for itself...



To top all this off - Michael J. Fox will be making an appearance on David Letterman tonight with a special announcement.

As someone who is a very low level Sneakerhead (spectator mostly), and a child of the 80s - I am SUPER excited for this. I just hope it's not some BS hype with a limited run that makes the shoes 5 grand on eBay the next day.

GIVE ME MY MAGS NIKE!

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Original Source: Nike Air Mag - Shoe From Back to the Future - Is Being Made - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Toyark.com

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The almighty Shin Densetsu has spotted the Real Steel figures by Jakks Pacific at Target. The basic series sports full articulation, light up gimmick, and swappable parts, while the deluxe series features a bigger scale and action gimmick(and less articulation). Also seen was the Real Steel Build N Battle set which comes as a carrying case with 18 parts including a figure and various swappable parts. It may serve as a good introductory item to the line.

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Original Source: Jakks Real Steel Figures Released - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ Toyark.com

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From the popular anime series, 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica', comes a Figma of the veteran Puella Magi, Mami Tomoe! She comes with three expressions: a standard face, winking face and a desperate face for when things don't go her way. Her hat is included and can be worn or removed with any of the expressions for even more variety. She also comes with six muskets, along with a little musket stand for each one of them. The Candy Witch from episode three of the anime series is also included!

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Original Source: Figma Mami Tomoe "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Evantainment @ Toyark.com

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Sideshow Collectibles has posted a Production Peek video of their upcoming Star Wars Premium Format Figure, Grand Moff Tarkin. Take a look!

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Original Source: Grand Moff Tarkin Production Peek - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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Art Asylum has released photos of the Select version of The Munsters figures. Look for them at comic shops in October.

Who says monsters have to be scary? The Munsters are back to tickle the funny bones of a whole new generation in a new line of figures from Diamond Select Toys! These specialty-market-exclusive “Select” versions not only come in more deluxe display packaging than their Toys R Us-exclusive counterparts, they also come with bonus pieces in addition to their regular accessories. Buy all three figures, and you get all the parts you need to build Grandpa’s electric chair! Check out the packaged shots below, then look for them at online retailers, specialty stores and in your local comic shop in October!

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Original Source: Munsters Select Figures In-Package - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ Toyark.com

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NECA has tweeted a shot of their upcoming Gears of War Clay Carmine figure. The pic shows him with the Retro Lancer, but he will ship with the regular Lancer instead.

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Original Source: NECA Gears of War Clay Carmine Pics - Toyark.com - Action Figures and Toys