Action Figure News
Crappy Returns At Target
I’ve known for a while that there is a shady “collector” that has been buying stuff at my local Target, opening it and returning it with different figures. They have been laying low for awhile. I hadn’t seen their handy work for about a month when he had returned a ‘Real Steel’ figure in a [...]
Marvel Select Green Goblin Takes on Spider-Man in New Photo Shoot
Last week, Diamond Select showed you its new Marvel Select figure of Colossus in action, and now they’re showing off the Marvel Select figure that’s headed to stores next week. The Green Goblin stands 7 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, one interchangeable pumpkin bomb hand and a removable satchel, and his detailed Goblin [...]
The Legacy of Super Powers – Toy Biz Batman
Welcome to the first in a series of in-depth looks at the figures of the Toy Biz DC Superheroes action figure line. In this installment we’ll be looking at what is arguably the flagship figure of the line, Batman. Without the 1989 Batman film, it’s hard to imagine the Toy Biz DC Superheroes line existing [...]
Crappy Returns At Target
I’ve known for a while that there is a shady “collector” that has been buying stuff at my local Target, opening it and returning it with different figures. They have been laying low for awhile. I hadn’t seen their handy work for about a month when he had returned a ‘Real Steel’ figure in a [...]
Marvel Select Green Goblin Takes on Spider-Man in New Photo Shoot
Last week, Diamond Select showed you its new Marvel Select figure of Colossus in action, and now they’re showing off the Marvel Select figure that’s headed to stores next week. The Green Goblin stands 7 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, one interchangeable pumpkin bomb hand and a removable satchel, and his detailed Goblin [...]
The Legacy of Super Powers – Toy Biz Batman
Welcome to the first in a series of in-depth looks at the figures of the Toy Biz DC Superheroes action figure line. In this installment we’ll be looking at what is arguably the flagship figure of the line, Batman. Without the 1989 Batman film, it’s hard to imagine the Toy Biz DC Superheroes line existing [...]
Lollipop Chainsaw Pre-Order Details
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces North American pre-order details for gamers who want to ensure their copy of Lollipop Chainsaw is reserved on launch day. Take a peek inside Juliet’s closet and pick the hottest outfit of your choice! Players who pre-order can customize the appearance of the sweet and sexy zombie-hunter, Juliet, with five [...]
Lollipop Chainsaw Pre-Order Details
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces North American pre-order details for gamers who want to ensure their copy of Lollipop Chainsaw is reserved on launch day. Take a peek inside Juliet’s closet and pick the hottest outfit of your choice! Players who pre-order can customize the appearance of the sweet and sexy zombie-hunter, Juliet, with five [...]
Hasbro reveals more G.I. Joe Retaliation images
Only days after revealing the first images of G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie toys, Hasbro’s own G.I. Joe website has shown new thumbnail images for a large run of G.I. Joe: Retaliation toys, including more figures, vehicles, and role play items! Also shown are the Hasbro SDCC Exclusives – two versions of Jinx, and a Decepticon [...]
Spy Monkey Creations – Armory Series 1
Our friends at Spy Monkey Creations have launched a new line of customizable weapons, available today on their website! Not only do these weapons look excellent being held by your favorite heroic masters and evil warriors, but they also have an additional feature – they can be broken down into component parts, with each part [...]
Hasbro reveals more G.I. Joe Retaliation images
Only days after revealing the first images of G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie toys, Hasbro’s own G.I. Joe website has shown new thumbnail images for a large run of G.I. Joe: Retaliation toys, including more figures, vehicles, and role play items! Also shown are the Hasbro SDCC Exclusives – two versions of Jinx, and a Decepticon [...]
Spy Monkey Creations – Armory Series 1
Our friends at Spy Monkey Creations have launched a new line of customizable weapons, available today on their website! Not only do these weapons look excellent being held by your favorite heroic masters and evil warriors, but they also have an additional feature – they can be broken down into component parts, with each part [...]
Pre-TF2012: Marvel Universe
One of my favorite lines going right now is Hasbro’s Marvel Universe. Marvel characters in my favorite scale. Doesn’t get much better than that. So, it is with great anticipation that I look forward to what David Vonner and the rest of the intrepid Marvel Universe team is going to unveil at Toy Fair 2012. [...]
Pre-TF2012: Marvel Universe
One of my favorite lines going right now is Hasbro’s Marvel Universe. Marvel characters in my favorite scale. Doesn’t get much better than that. So, it is with great anticipation that I look forward to what David Vonner and the rest of the intrepid Marvel Universe team is going to unveil at Toy Fair 2012. [...]
Darth Maul Puck for Tampa Bay Lightning Fans
It’s Star Wars Episode I 3D night at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Thursday, February 16, when the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team takes on the San Jose Sharks! Select ticket-holders will sit in a special Star Wars seating section, have photo-ops with costumed characters from the 501st Legion, and receive a limited edition [...]
Darth Maul Puck for Tampa Bay Lightning Fans
It’s Star Wars Episode I 3D night at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Thursday, February 16, when the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team takes on the San Jose Sharks! Select ticket-holders will sit in a special Star Wars seating section, have photo-ops with costumed characters from the 501st Legion, and receive a limited edition [...]
Episode I Toy Premiums from French Quick Restaurants
Fans from France, Belgium and Luxemburg may have recently discovered a cool Episode I 3D-themed promotion overtaking their local Quick restaurant – a promotion which earned a lot of buzz last month with a sneak peek of a black-bunned “Dark Vador Burger” (which doesn’t yet appear on the chain’s French site – it will be [...]
Episode I Toy Premiums from French Quick Restaurants
Fans from France, Belgium and Luxemburg may have recently discovered a cool Episode I 3D-themed promotion overtaking their local Quick restaurant – a promotion which earned a lot of buzz last month with a sneak peek of a black-bunned “Dark Vador Burger” (which doesn’t yet appear on the chain’s French site – it will be [...]
LEGO® Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems Partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Fight Childhood Cancer
-Children’s Fund pledges $10,000 donation to encourage participation from children nationwide; company plans to construct largest LEGO® Lemonade Stand to raise money and awareness- ENFIELD, Conn. – February 2, 2012 –LEGO Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems, Inc. announced today that they will partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to [...]
LEGO® Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems Partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Fight Childhood Cancer
-Children’s Fund pledges $10,000 donation to encourage participation from children nationwide; company plans to construct largest LEGO® Lemonade Stand to raise money and awareness- ENFIELD, Conn. – February 2, 2012 –LEGO Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems, Inc. announced today that they will partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to [...]
Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT
I’m starting to wonder if anything is going to be left for Toy Fair itself. Yesterday, MTV Geek revealed a bunch of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, which was another of the lines I was most looking forward to coming out of Toy Fair.(…)Read the rest of Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT No [...]
The Han Snowlo Project: Part I
If you’ve watched the news today, you may have seen the weather forecast for Denver. Snow, wind, snow, wind, snow…you get the idea. The NOAA has predicted between 12″ – 24″ of snow for the Denver area, along with near-blizzard conditions overnight through tomorrow. Fun. So anticipating that schools will be closed tomorrow and wanting [...]
G.I. Joe Retaliation Super Bowl Trailer
I get the sense this was leaked and not supposed to be out yet. So watch it while you can.
LEGO® Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems Partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Fight Childhood Cancer
-Children’s Fund pledges $10,000 donation to encourage participation from children nationwide; company plans to construct largest LEGO® Lemonade Stand to raise money and awareness- ENFIELD, Conn. – February 2, 2012 –LEGO Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems, Inc. announced today that they will partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to [...]
G.I. Joe Retaliation Super Bowl Trailer
I get the sense this was leaked and not supposed to be out yet. So watch it while you can.
LEGO® Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems Partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Fight Childhood Cancer
-Children’s Fund pledges $10,000 donation to encourage participation from children nationwide; company plans to construct largest LEGO® Lemonade Stand to raise money and awareness- ENFIELD, Conn. – February 2, 2012 –LEGO Children’s Fund and LEGO Systems, Inc. announced today that they will partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to [...]
Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT
I’m starting to wonder if anything is going to be left for Toy Fair itself. Yesterday, MTV Geek revealed a bunch of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, which was another of the lines I was most looking forward to coming out of Toy Fair.(…)Read the rest of Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT No [...]
The Han Snowlo Project: Part I
If you’ve watched the news today, you may have seen the weather forecast for Denver. Snow, wind, snow, wind, snow…you get the idea. The NOAA has predicted between 12″ – 24″ of snow for the Denver area, along with near-blizzard conditions overnight through tomorrow. Fun. So anticipating that schools will be closed tomorrow and wanting [...]
G.I. Joe Retaliation Super Bowl Trailer
I get the sense this was leaked and not supposed to be out yet. So watch it while you can.
The Han Snowlo Project: Part I
If you’ve watched the news today, you may have seen the weather forecast for Denver. Snow, wind, snow, wind, snow…you get the idea. The NOAA has predicted between 12″ – 24″ of snow for the Denver area, along with near-blizzard conditions overnight through tomorrow. Fun. So anticipating that schools will be closed tomorrow and wanting [...]
Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT
I’m starting to wonder if anything is going to be left for Toy Fair itself. Yesterday, MTV Geek revealed a bunch of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, which was another of the lines I was most looking forward to coming out of Toy Fair.(…)Read the rest of Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT No [...]
The Han Snowlo Project: Part I
If you’ve watched the news today, you may have seen the weather forecast for Denver. Snow, wind, snow, wind, snow…you get the idea. The NOAA has predicted between 12″ – 24″ of snow for the Denver area, along with near-blizzard conditions overnight through tomorrow. Fun. So anticipating that schools will be closed tomorrow and wanting [...]
G.I. Joe Retaliation Super Bowl Trailer
I get the sense this was leaked and not supposed to be out yet. So watch it while you can.
Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT
I’m starting to wonder if anything is going to be left for Toy Fair itself. Yesterday, MTV Geek revealed a bunch of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, which was another of the lines I was most looking forward to coming out of Toy Fair.(…)Read the rest of Pre-TF2012: The Return of TMNT No [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for February 1st, 2012
Twice a month the gang from Mattel are kind enough to answer five questions from AFi readers. The Mattel marketing and PR team, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Questions have been a little light this month so hopefully you guys will have more [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for February 1st, 2012
Twice a month the gang from Mattel are kind enough to answer five questions from AFi readers. The Mattel marketing and PR team, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Questions have been a little light this month so hopefully you guys will have more [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for February 1st, 2012
Twice a month the gang from Mattel are kind enough to answer five questions from AFi readers. The Mattel marketing and PR team, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Questions have been a little light this month so hopefully you guys will have more [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for February 1st, 2012
Twice a month the gang from Mattel are kind enough to answer five questions from AFi readers. The Mattel marketing and PR team, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Questions have been a little light this month so hopefully you guys will have more [...]
20 Years Ago Today – Image Comics
It was 20 years ago today, Feb 1st 1992 that Image Comics founders Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Whilce Portacio and Jim Valentino joined together and formed Image Comics.
20 Years Ago Today – Image Comics
It was 20 years ago today, Feb 1st 1992 that Image Comics founders Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Whilce Portacio and Jim Valentino joined together and formed Image Comics.
Shark City Ozark Product Swim Into Big Bad Toy Store
February 1, 2012 Ozark, Missouri – Our friends at Shark City Ozark, known for their screen accurate replicas of Bruce the mechanical shark, have officially launched their 2012 line up. Available for the first time at Big Bad Toy Store, each piece is designed, created, and manufactured by hand right here in the USA. following [...]
Shark City Ozark Product Swim Into Big Bad Toy Store
February 1, 2012 Ozark, Missouri – Our friends at Shark City Ozark, known for their screen accurate replicas of Bruce the mechanical shark, have officially launched their 2012 line up. Available for the first time at Big Bad Toy Store, each piece is designed, created, and manufactured by hand right here in the USA. following [...]
Gotham City Impostors Release Date Confirmation
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that Gotham City Impostors will be available beginning February 7 in the PlayStation® Network (Americas) and Windows PC, and on February 8 in the PlayStation® Network (territories outside of the Americas) and Xbox LIVE®. Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that will be available [...]
DC ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES “BEFORE WATCHMEN”
Because WHO? ..um.. YOU demanded it! DC Entertainment today announced the long rumored Watchmen prequels on their blog. Here is the press release: This summer, DC Entertainment will publish all-new stories expanding on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. As highly anticipated as they are controversial, the seven inter-connected prequel mini-series will build on the foundation of [...]
Pre-Toy Fair News Flows Freely – G.I Joe, TMNT and Lego LOTR
In the weeks before Toy Fair 2012, many companies have reached out to major media outlets to help the tease their new product. Just this week we have seen: Hasbro revealed their GI Joe: Retaliation movie figures to USA Today. MTV Geek got an exclusive look at Playmates new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. Wired [...]
New Avengers Product For Pre-Order at BigBadToyStore.com
Our friends and sponsors over at BigBadToyStore.com have just listed the full Avengers lineup from Hasbro (that has been announced so far) They have over 60 total Hasbro Avengers listing – the main menu is here: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2842&company=3 Highlights include: 3.75″ Wave 1 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21453&mode=retail 3.75″ Wave 2 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21457&mode=retail Mini Mighty Muggs http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=avengers+muggs Larger Scale Figures http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2842&company=3&category=8153 [...]
Warner Brothers Consumer Products Reveal Their Toy Fair Plans
WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS SOARS INTO TOY FAIR SEASON WITH EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE LICENSING PROGRAM SUPPORTING THIS SUMMER’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM THE DARK KNIGHT RISES UNRIVALED TOY CHEST OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LICENSING SUPPORT FOR WORLD-CLASS PORTFOLIO TO BE SHOWCASED Burbank, Calif., February 1, 2012 – The Bat-Signal has summoned “The Caped Crusader” to an adventurous [...]
DC ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES “BEFORE WATCHMEN”
Because WHO? ..um.. YOU demanded it! DC Entertainment today announced the long rumored Watchmen prequels on their blog. Here is the press release: This summer, DC Entertainment will publish all-new stories expanding on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. As highly anticipated as they are controversial, the seven inter-connected prequel mini-series will build on the foundation of [...]
Pre-TF2012: Mattel’s The Dark Knight Rises
It’s the 1st of February, and that means that Toy Fair 2012 happens this month! Every year, it seems, the Big Dance of the toy industry is a mix of elation and disappointment. But, for even the most jaded collector there is always something to look forward to. So, every weekday between now and the [...]
Gotham City Impostors Release Date Confirmation
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that Gotham City Impostors will be available beginning February 7 in the PlayStation® Network (Americas) and Windows PC, and on February 8 in the PlayStation® Network (territories outside of the Americas) and Xbox LIVE®. Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that will be available [...]
Pre-Toy Fair News Flows Freely – G.I Joe, TMNT and Lego LOTR
In the weeks before Toy Fair 2012, many companies have reached out to major media outlets to help the tease their new product. Just this week we have seen: Hasbro revealed their GI Joe: Retaliation movie figures to USA Today. MTV Geek got an exclusive look at Playmates new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. Wired [...]
Pre-TF2012: Mattel’s The Dark Knight Rises
It’s the 1st of February, and that means that Toy Fair 2012 happens this month! Every year, it seems, the Big Dance of the toy industry is a mix of elation and disappointment. But, for even the most jaded collector there is always something to look forward to. So, every weekday between now and the [...]
Warner Brothers Consumer Products Reveal Their Toy Fair Plans
WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS SOARS INTO TOY FAIR SEASON WITH EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE LICENSING PROGRAM SUPPORTING THIS SUMMER’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM THE DARK KNIGHT RISES UNRIVALED TOY CHEST OF ENTERTAINMENT AND LICENSING SUPPORT FOR WORLD-CLASS PORTFOLIO TO BE SHOWCASED Burbank, Calif., February 1, 2012 – The Bat-Signal has summoned “The Caped Crusader” to an adventurous [...]
Avengers Movie Super Bowl XLVI Spot – Teaser
So I guess this is a thing now… a teaser for a trailer that teases a full length movie. Folks a teasing Super Bowl commercials, here is Marvel’s for the upcoming Avengers movie. Catch a 10-second peek at the Game Day spot for “Marvel’s The Avengers,” and watch the commercial during Super Bowl XLVI this [...]
Mattel Completes Acquisition of HIT Entertainment
– Includes #1 Licensed Preschool Property in the World: Thomas & Friends® – EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that it completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax Partners for $680 million in cash. HIT Entertainment is one of the largest independent owners of preschool intellectual [...]
Big Fish Toys Takes Over on Mass Effect Where DC Direct/Unlimited Left Off
One of the casualties of DC Entertainment “reshuffle” of the DC Direct staff and brand resulted in several key players loosing their jobs, some people that remained left the company instead of relocating to their new Burbank mothership .. um… offices. Also DC Direct seemed to have abandoned their DC Unlimted brand that handled licensed [...]
Big Fish Toys Takes Over on Mass Effect Where DC Direct/Unlimited Left Off
One of the casualties of DC Entertainment “reshuffle” of the DC Direct staff and brand resulted in several key players loosing their jobs, some people that remained left the company instead of relocating to their new Burbank mothership .. um… offices. Also DC Direct seemed to have abandoned their DC Unlimted brand that handled licensed [...]
Hasbro Marvel Legends – Wave 2
As we run up to Toy Fair 2012 there are all sorts of new images cropping up. We saw the prototypes for Marvel Legends wave 2 at New York Comic Con, now a source has unearthed Hasbro’s studio pictures of that wave. The line up includes: Big-Time Spider-Man Bucky Cap Daken Drax Fantomex Wrecking Crew [...]
Hasbro Marvel Legends – Wave 2
As we run up to Toy Fair 2012 there are all sorts of new images cropping up. We saw the prototypes for Marvel Legends wave 2 at New York Comic Con, now a source has unearthed Hasbro’s studio pictures of that wave. The line up includes: Big-Time Spider-Man Bucky Cap Daken Drax Fantomex Wrecking Crew [...]
eFX Inc. Enters the Marvel Universe With a New Line of Prop Replicas to be Introduced This Spring
Limited-Edition Prop Replicas and Collectibles Based on Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and More to be Revealed in 2012 BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2012) – After making full-scale prop replicas and collectibles for some of the most iconic science-fiction, fantasy and action franchises of all time, eFX Inc. announced today that it will [...]
Toying with the World – Facinating Facts About the Toys
Some interesting toy facts that were forwarded to me from the author. As we start the countdown to Toy Fair and our coverage it’s interesting to see these stats and the global impact of toys and toy sales. Things like: Less than 4% of the world’s children live in the US while consuming 40% of [...]
Qee Loves Pink 5″ Mini Qee Bear from Toy2R
Love is in the air as Toy2R plans to release the third flocked 5″ Mini Qee Bear in the “Qee Loves” series. Introducing the Qee Loves Pink Mini Qee Bear. Following in the Qee-Steps as last year’s winter edition (Qee Loves White) and the classic spring edition (Qee Loves Green) Toy2R continues the cuteness with [...]
Minimates Vehicle KITT Hits the Desert in New Photos!
Diamond Select Toys sent us this peek at their most recent Minimates photo shoot: With Super Pursuit Mode KITT out in stores now as part of Minimates Vehicles Wave 3 (along with the villainous KARR), we’ve been thrilled to see such an overwhelmingly positive response from not only casual Knight Rider fans, but also the [...]
Qee Loves Pink 5″ Mini Qee Bear from Toy2R
Love is in the air as Toy2R plans to release the third flocked 5″ Mini Qee Bear in the “Qee Loves” series. Introducing the Qee Loves Pink Mini Qee Bear. Following in the Qee-Steps as last year’s winter edition (Qee Loves White) and the classic spring edition (Qee Loves Green) Toy2R continues the cuteness with [...]
Minimates Vehicle KITT Hits the Desert in New Photos!
Diamond Select Toys sent us this peek at their most recent Minimates photo shoot: With Super Pursuit Mode KITT out in stores now as part of Minimates Vehicles Wave 3 (along with the villainous KARR), we’ve been thrilled to see such an overwhelmingly positive response from not only casual Knight Rider fans, but also the [...]
eFX Inc. Enters the Marvel Universe With a New Line of Prop Replicas to be Introduced This Spring
Limited-Edition Prop Replicas and Collectibles Based on Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and More to be Revealed in 2012 BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2012) – After making full-scale prop replicas and collectibles for some of the most iconic science-fiction, fantasy and action franchises of all time, eFX Inc. announced today that it will [...]
Celebrate Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D at Toys”R”Us Stores
Action Figures, Role Play Accessories, Vehicles, Construction Sets and More Toys Than Can Fit Into a Smuggler’s Cargo Hold Land at Toys“R”Us Stores and Toysrus.com on January 30 in Anticipation of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D Star Wars fans, action figure collectors and construction enthusiasts are feeling a ripple in the [...]
Toying with the World – Facinating Facts About the Toys
Some interesting toy facts that were forwarded to me from the author. As we start the countdown to Toy Fair and our coverage it’s interesting to see these stats and the global impact of toys and toy sales. Things like: Less than 4% of the world’s children live in the US while consuming 40% of [...]
Celebrate Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D at Toys”R”Us Stores
Action Figures, Role Play Accessories, Vehicles, Construction Sets and More Toys Than Can Fit Into a Smuggler’s Cargo Hold Land at Toys“R”Us Stores and Toysrus.com on January 30 in Anticipation of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D Star Wars fans, action figure collectors and construction enthusiasts are feeling a ripple in the [...]
30 Rock X Qee Sighting – SINNED NYC
Toy2R is thrilled to have seen Sinned NYC’s custom 8 inch Qee Bear pop up on last week’s episode of the Emmy Award winning comedy, 30 ROCK. The custom Qee was spotted during the opening of last week’s episode, The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell. Check him out, sitting in the middle of the writer’s table, [...]
30 Rock X Qee Sighting – SINNED NYC
Toy2R is thrilled to have seen Sinned NYC’s custom 8 inch Qee Bear pop up on last week’s episode of the Emmy Award winning comedy, 30 ROCK. The custom Qee was spotted during the opening of last week’s episode, The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell. Check him out, sitting in the middle of the writer’s table, [...]
The Clone Wars Crew Remembers Ian Ambercrombie
Ian Ambercrombie, best known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in The Clone Wars, sadly passed away on Friday. He will be deeply missed by The Clone Wars crew and the many Star Wars fans who have enjoyed his Clone Wars characterization of Palpatine and his alter-ego, Darth Sidious.
The [...]
Week 4: Exclusive “Jedi Thumb Trick” T-shirt Now Available
It’s Jedi Week at StarWars.com — videos, crafts, downloadable posters and more await fans of the galaxy’s saber-toting peace-keepers! A new themed week also means there’s a new Jedi-themed t-shirt exclusive available from Mighty Fine through next Sunday!
“Jedi Thumb Trick” by Reece Ward is now available exclusively from welovefine.com through midnight Sunday, at which time [...]
Exclusive Darth Maul 3D Glasses at RealD Theaters
Fans have the chance to feel the Force like never before with an exclusive pair of Darth Maul 3D glasses at all RealD theaters across the country! The glasses, tattooed like the sinister Sith, are available while supplies last at day-one 3D screenings of Episode I at all RealD theaters. Check your local RealD theater [...]
Exclusive Darth Maul 3D Glasses at RealD Theaters
Fans have the chance to feel the Force like never before with an exclusive pair of Darth Maul 3D glasses at all RealD theaters across the country! The glasses, tattooed like the sinister Sith, are available while supplies last at day-one 3D screenings of Episode I at all RealD theaters. Check your local RealD theater [...]
Week 4: Exclusive “Jedi Thumb Trick” T-shirt Now Available
It’s Jedi Week at StarWars.com — videos, crafts, downloadable posters and more await fans of the galaxy’s saber-toting peace-keepers! A new themed week also means there’s a new Jedi-themed t-shirt exclusive available from Mighty Fine through next Sunday!
“Jedi Thumb Trick” by Reece Ward is now available exclusively from welovefine.com through midnight Sunday, at which time [...]
The Clone Wars Crew Remembers Ian Ambercrombie
Ian Ambercrombie, best known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in The Clone Wars, sadly passed away on Friday. He will be deeply missed by The Clone Wars crew and the many Star Wars fans who have enjoyed his Clone Wars characterization of Palpatine and his alter-ego, Darth Sidious.
The [...]
There is a Date and Venue Change For JoeCon 2012
The following message was sent out by the G.I. Joe Collector Club: Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control with the anticipated venue for the convention, the dates of GIJoeCon will now be June 28-July 1 at a new venue, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. We apologize for any problems or issues this [...]
A Matter of Control
So these days it seems like no one is totally happy with the companies that are making mainstream toys. If it’s not the price hikes, it’s the selection. Or the quality control. Or the shoulders are backward. Sure, sure, these problems are all annoying, especially in light of the price you pay for the toys [...]
A Matter of Control
So these days it seems like no one is totally happy with the companies that are making mainstream toys. If it’s not the price hikes, it’s the selection. Or the quality control. Or the shoulders are backward. Sure, sure, these problems are all annoying, especially in light of the price you pay for the toys [...]
OUTER SPACE MEN CREATOR TO APPEAR AT TOYPOCALYPSE 2: FUTURETRO!!
Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro is less than two weeks away and we’ve just gotten the confirmation that the original creator of the Outer Space Men and toy industry icon Mel Birnkrant will be our very special guest of honor on the opening night – February 10th, 2012 at the TT Underground Gallery in NYC! Don’t miss this [...]
OUTER SPACE MEN CREATOR TO APPEAR AT TOYPOCALYPSE 2: FUTURETRO!!
Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro is less than two weeks away and we’ve just gotten the confirmation that the original creator of the Outer Space Men and toy industry icon Mel Birnkrant will be our very special guest of honor on the opening night – February 10th, 2012 at the TT Underground Gallery in NYC! Don’t miss this [...]
There is a Date and Venue Change For JoeCon 2012
The following message was sent out by the G.I. Joe Collector Club: Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control with the anticipated venue for the convention, the dates of GIJoeCon will now be June 28-July 1 at a new venue, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. We apologize for any problems or issues this [...]
Mattel Addresses QC issues in MOTUC
Earlier this week Scott AKA Toy Guru took to the MattyCollector message boards to address some long standing discussions about Quality Control issues and Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Classics line. He takes each figure in question and answers each issue and what was done to correct it. MOTU Classics fans,Toy Guru here. Last week [...]
Mattel Addresses QC issues in MOTUC
Earlier this week Scott AKA Toy Guru took to the MattyCollector message boards to address some long standing discussions about Quality Control issues and Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Classics line. He takes each figure in question and answers each issue and what was done to correct it. MOTU Classics fans,Toy Guru here. Last week [...]
Batman Head Swap: An Actual Toy Blog
Batman: Brave and the Bold was scary for many reasons: it had a light tone, it was not a Timm-verse Batman, and Oswald from “The Drew Carey Show” was BATMAN!!! The toys were even scarier, they weren’t in scale with JLU and they had crazy peg-holes, PEG-HOLES!!!!! The magic of the show won fans over, [...]
From The Avengers Movie, Hawkeye is the Next Marvel Select Figure!
The Avengers movie is almost upon us, and Diamond Select Toys is building up the team in their Marvel Select action figure line! First up is the Avengers’ newest recruit and the world’s greatest marksman, Hawkeye! Based on the likeness of actor Jeremy Renner, this 7-inch-scale Marvel Select figure comes with his trademark bow and [...]
From The Avengers Movie, Hawkeye is the Next Marvel Select Figure!
The Avengers movie is almost upon us, and Diamond Select Toys is building up the team in their Marvel Select action figure line! First up is the Avengers’ newest recruit and the world’s greatest marksman, Hawkeye! Based on the likeness of actor Jeremy Renner, this 7-inch-scale Marvel Select figure comes with his trademark bow and [...]
Batman Head Swap: An Actual Toy Blog
Batman: Brave and the Bold was scary for many reasons: it had a light tone, it was not a Timm-verse Batman, and Oswald from “The Drew Carey Show” was BATMAN!!! The toys were even scarier, they weren’t in scale with JLU and they had crazy peg-holes, PEG-HOLES!!!!! The magic of the show won fans over, [...]
Batman Head Swap: An Actual Toy Blog
Batman: Brave and the Bold was scary for many reasons: it had a light tone, it was not a Timm-verse Batman, and Oswald from “The Drew Carey Show” was BATMAN!!! The toys were even scarier, they weren’t in scale with JLU and they had crazy peg-holes, PEG-HOLES!!!!! The magic of the show won fans over, [...]
From The Avengers Movie, Hawkeye is the Next Marvel Select Figure!
The Avengers movie is almost upon us, and Diamond Select Toys is building up the team in their Marvel Select action figure line! First up is the Avengers’ newest recruit and the world’s greatest marksman, Hawkeye! Based on the likeness of actor Jeremy Renner, this 7-inch-scale Marvel Select figure comes with his trademark bow and [...]
Vader Vs. Maul in Star Wars Galaxy Comic #17
Titan sends us an update for its UK/Ireland readers today with release information for Star Wars Galaxy #17, which hit the newsstands on January 26. Here’s the update plus several sample pages from the issue:
Star Wars Galaxy celebrates the release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D with an all-action story featuring [...]
Vader Vs. Maul in Star Wars Galaxy Comic #17
Titan sends us an update for its UK/Ireland readers today with release information for Star Wars Galaxy #17, which hit the newsstands on January 26. Here’s the update plus several sample pages from the issue:
Star Wars Galaxy celebrates the release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D with an all-action story featuring [...]
Vader Vs. Maul in Star Wars Galaxy Comic #17
Titan sends us an update for its UK/Ireland readers today with release information for Star Wars Galaxy #17, which hit the newsstands on January 26. Here’s the update plus several sample pages from the issue:
Star Wars Galaxy celebrates the release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D with an all-action story featuring [...]
Spy Monkey Armory Series 1
The wait is almost over. The team from Spy Monkey Creations have been teasing fans with silhouettes of their upcoming line of factory produced weapons and accessories for several weeks. Now the veil of secrecy has been lifted and fans can get their first look at these impressive new sets The Spy Monkey Creations – [...]
Spy Monkey Armory Series 1
The wait is almost over. The team from Spy Monkey Creations have been teasing fans with silhouettes of their upcoming line of factory produced weapons and accessories for several weeks. Now the veil of secrecy has been lifted and fans can get their first look at these impressive new sets The Spy Monkey Creations – [...]
Colossus: Ten Years of Marvel Select Toys Lead to One Colossal Figure
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 [...]
Gotham City Impostors Trailer and Beta Announcement
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that the Gotham City Impostors public console beta is now available in the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network. Those interested in joining the Xbox 360 version of the beta can go to https://www.gothamcityimpostors.com/beta/ to register [...]
Tails Statue from First 4 Figures!
Miles “Tails” Prower is an orange-yellow, anthropomorphic fox with two tails and is known to be Sonic’s best friend, sidekick, and an expert mechanic. When he spins his two tails like a helicopter rotor, he has the unique ability to push himself through the air to catch up with Sonic. However, when he takes [...]
New Carded MOTUC Pictures – Kobra Khan and Draego-Man
Posted moments ago on the MattyCollector Facebook page: Hey MOTUC fans! The 30th anniversary is in full swing! Without an further rambling by yours truly, here are the latest packaged shots we just got in today! Kobra Kahn from the front. Packed out in the same pose as his vintage counterpart! Kahn will ship [...]
Colossus: Ten Years of Marvel Select Toys Lead to One Colossal Figure
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 [...]
‘Toy Hunters’ Reruns in Prime Time!
Second time is a charm! Travel Channel is giving fans a chance to watch the pilot episode of “Toy Hunters” one more time, this time in Prime Time! If you missed it on the 15th you can check it out THIS SUNDAY Jan 28th at 6pm (Check your local listings.) and see what the collecting [...]
Obi-Wan: Undercover and In the Thick of Danger In A New Epsiode of Clone Wars
Fleeing across the galaxy with criminal fugitives, a disguised Obi-Wan, Cad Bane and Moralo Eval are tenaciously pursued by Anakin and Ahsoka, who have no idea they’re chasing their friend, in “Friends and Enemies,” a new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, January 27th on Cartoon Network.
Spy Monkey Armory Series 1
The wait is almost over. The team from Spy Monkey Creations have been teasing fans with silhouettes of their upcoming line of factory produced weapons and accessories for several weeks. Now the veil of secrecy has been lifted and fans can get their first look at these impressive new sets The Spy Monkey Creations – [...]
Gotham City Impostors Trailer and Beta Announcement
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that the Gotham City Impostors public console beta is now available in the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network. Those interested in joining the Xbox 360 version of the beta can go to https://www.gothamcityimpostors.com/beta/ to register [...]
‘Toy Hunters’ Reruns in Prime Time!
Second time is a charm! Travel Channel is giving fans a chance to watch the pilot episode of “Toy Hunters” one more time, this time in Prime Time! If you missed it on the 15th you can check it out THIS SUNDAY Jan 28th at 6pm (Check your local listings.) and see what the collecting [...]
New Carded MOTUC Pictures – Kobra Khan and Draego-Man
Posted moments ago on the MattyCollector Facebook page: Hey MOTUC fans! The 30th anniversary is in full swing! Without an further rambling by yours truly, here are the latest packaged shots we just got in today! Kobra Kahn from the front. Packed out in the same pose as his vintage counterpart! Kahn will ship [...]
Obi-Wan: Undercover and In the Thick of Danger In A New Epsiode of Clone Wars
Fleeing across the galaxy with criminal fugitives, a disguised Obi-Wan, Cad Bane and Moralo Eval are tenaciously pursued by Anakin and Ahsoka, who have no idea they’re chasing their friend, in “Friends and Enemies,” a new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, January 27th on Cartoon Network.
New Carded MOTUC Pictures – Kobra Khan and Draego-Man
Posted moments ago on the MattyCollector Facebook page: Hey MOTUC fans! The 30th anniversary is in full swing! Without an further rambling by yours truly, here are the latest packaged shots we just got in today! Kobra Kahn from the front. Packed out in the same pose as his vintage counterpart! Kahn will ship [...]
HipsterReview: threeA Blind Cowboy and Ghost Horse
Since ordering the 1/6 scale Blind Cowboy and Ghost Horse Super Set from threeA Toys many months ago, I have been anxiously awaiting the delivery of the enormous box…and yesterday it arrived. I haven’t been able to stop messing with it and nearly took the day off work to play with it, so I thought [...]
Colossus: Ten Years of Marvel Select Toys Lead to One Colossal Figure
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 [...]
HipsterReview: threeA Blind Cowboy and Ghost Horse
Since ordering the 1/6 scale Blind Cowboy and Ghost Horse Super Set from threeA Toys many months ago, I have been anxiously awaiting the delivery of the enormous box…and yesterday it arrived. I haven’t been able to stop messing with it and nearly took the day off work to play with it, so I thought [...]
Tails Statue from First 4 Figures!
Miles “Tails” Prower is an orange-yellow, anthropomorphic fox with two tails and is known to be Sonic’s best friend, sidekick, and an expert mechanic. When he spins his two tails like a helicopter rotor, he has the unique ability to push himself through the air to catch up with Sonic. However, when he takes [...]
HipsterReview: threeA Blind Cowboy and Ghost Horse
Since ordering the 1/6 scale Blind Cowboy and Ghost Horse Super Set from threeA Toys many months ago, I have been anxiously awaiting the delivery of the enormous box…and yesterday it arrived. I haven’t been able to stop messing with it and nearly took the day off work to play with it, so I thought [...]
Tails Statue from First 4 Figures!
Miles “Tails” Prower is an orange-yellow, anthropomorphic fox with two tails and is known to be Sonic’s best friend, sidekick, and an expert mechanic. When he spins his two tails like a helicopter rotor, he has the unique ability to push himself through the air to catch up with Sonic. However, when he takes [...]
Gotham City Impostors Trailer and Beta Announcement
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that the Gotham City Impostors public console beta is now available in the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network. Those interested in joining the Xbox 360 version of the beta can go to https://www.gothamcityimpostors.com/beta/ to register [...]
Obi-Wan: Undercover and In the Thick of Danger In A New Epsiode of Clone Wars
Fleeing across the galaxy with criminal fugitives, a disguised Obi-Wan, Cad Bane and Moralo Eval are tenaciously pursued by Anakin and Ahsoka, who have no idea they’re chasing their friend, in “Friends and Enemies,” a new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, January 27th on Cartoon Network.
‘Toy Hunters’ Reruns in Prime Time!
Second time is a charm! Travel Channel is giving fans a chance to watch the pilot episode of “Toy Hunters” one more time, this time in Prime Time! If you missed it on the 15th you can check it out THIS SUNDAY Jan 28th at 6pm (Check your local listings.) and see what the collecting [...]
Eddie and Marilyn Munster Are the Next Two Munsters Toys from DST!
By now, Munster fans have 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 [...]
Toys”R”Us, Inc. Urges Parents and Caregivers to Help Remove Unsafe Items From the Marketplace During Upcoming ‘Great Trade-In’ Event
Since its Inception, the ‘Great Trade-In’ Event Has Successfully Removed Approximately 600,000 Products from Homes, Garages and Attics WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Toys”R”Us, Inc. today issued a new call to action for customers to rid their homes of potentially unsafe old and second-hand baby products and exchange them for savings on a [...]
Eddie and Marilyn Munster Are the Next Two Munsters Toys from DST!
By now, Munster fans have 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 [...]
Toys”R”Us, Inc. Urges Parents and Caregivers to Help Remove Unsafe Items From the Marketplace During Upcoming ‘Great Trade-In’ Event
Since its Inception, the ‘Great Trade-In’ Event Has Successfully Removed Approximately 600,000 Products from Homes, Garages and Attics WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Toys”R”Us, Inc. today issued a new call to action for customers to rid their homes of potentially unsafe old and second-hand baby products and exchange them for savings on a [...]
Toys”R”Us, Inc. Urges Parents and Caregivers to Help Remove Unsafe Items From the Marketplace During Upcoming ‘Great Trade-In’ Event
Since its Inception, the ‘Great Trade-In’ Event Has Successfully Removed Approximately 600,000 Products from Homes, Garages and Attics WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Toys”R”Us, Inc. today issued a new call to action for customers to rid their homes of potentially unsafe old and second-hand baby products and exchange them for savings on a [...]
Eddie and Marilyn Munster Are the Next Two Munsters Toys from DST!
By now, Munster fans have 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 [...]
Lucas, Filoni and Others Sign Clone Wars Poster for Charity
Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni
In an effort to support the Aids and Breast Cancer Emergency Fund of San Francisco, Lucasfilm Animation has just posted a 3-day auction at eBay for a rare Clone Wars artwork poster by Dave Filoni, supervising director of The Clone Wars. In addition to the striking artwork, what makes [...]
Lucas, Filoni and Others Sign Clone Wars Poster for Charity
Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni
In an effort to support the Aids and Breast Cancer Emergency Fund of San Francisco, Lucasfilm Animation has just posted a 3-day auction at eBay for a rare Clone Wars artwork poster by Dave Filoni, supervising director of The Clone Wars. In addition to the striking artwork, what makes [...]
May the Pixels Be With You
Check out this fan-made rendition of Return of the Jedi in pixels!
May the Pixels Be With You
Check out this fan-made rendition of Return of the Jedi in pixels!
Lucas, Filoni and Others Sign Clone Wars Poster for Charity
Clone Wars Supervising Director Dave Filoni
In an effort to support the Aids and Breast Cancer Emergency Fund of San Francisco, Lucasfilm Animation has just posted a 3-day auction at eBay for a rare Clone Wars artwork poster by Dave Filoni, supervising director of The Clone Wars. In addition to the striking artwork, what makes [...]
May the Pixels Be With You
Check out this fan-made rendition of Return of the Jedi in pixels!
The Amazing Spider-Man: Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Marvel Select Toy
At the end of the summer, the world will be treated to a new Spider-Man movie, The Amazing Spider-Man, featuring a new villain, a new costume, a new Peter Parker and a new take on the wall-crawler’s origin. Diamond Select Toys has been hard at work on their toys and other merchandise for the film, [...]
The Amazing Spider-Man: Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Marvel Select Toy
At the end of the summer, the world will be treated to a new Spider-Man movie, The Amazing Spider-Man, featuring a new villain, a new costume, a new Peter Parker and a new take on the wall-crawler’s origin. Diamond Select Toys has been hard at work on their toys and other merchandise for the film, [...]
The Amazing Spider-Man: Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Marvel Select Toy
At the end of the summer, the world will be treated to a new Spider-Man movie, The Amazing Spider-Man, featuring a new villain, a new costume, a new Peter Parker and a new take on the wall-crawler’s origin. Diamond Select Toys has been hard at work on their toys and other merchandise for the film, [...]
Voltaire’s 5 Inch Deady Bunee Mini Qees from Toy2R
Easter is just around the corner and it’s going to be a veritable Buneepocolypse in 2012! Even Deady, that evil teddy bear of Voltaire’s, will have to disguise himself as a bunee to prepare for the impending assault. Deady’s comic book nemesis, Sleezter Bunny is also coming and he’s bringing evil legions of Death Bunnies [...]
Celebrate Star WarsTM: Episode I The Phantom Menace As it Returns to Theatres in Spectacular RealD® 3D with Exclusive Activities and Giveaways at AMC® Theatres
AMC Theatres to host special events and Hasbro giveaways during opening weekend, February 10-12 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 23, 2012)The first chapter of the Star Wars Saga arrives in theatres for the first time ever in 3D starting February 10, and AMC theatres across the country are celebrating the occasion with plans to make [...]
Voltaire’s 5 Inch Deady Bunee Mini Qees from Toy2R
Easter is just around the corner and it’s going to be a veritable Buneepocolypse in 2012! Even Deady, that evil teddy bear of Voltaire’s, will have to disguise himself as a bunee to prepare for the impending assault. Deady’s comic book nemesis, Sleezter Bunny is also coming and he’s bringing evil legions of Death Bunnies [...]
MCFARLANE TOYS TO CREATE ‘HALO 4’ ACTION FIGURES
Long-Running, Best-Selling Figure Line Continues in 2012 with All-New Figures from the Latest ‘Halo’ (January 19, 2012) This fall, Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries are releasing Halo 4, the highly anticipated video game expected to be one of the top entertainment launches of 2012. McFarlane Toys is proud to announce that its best-selling line [...]
Voltaire’s 5 Inch Deady Bunee Mini Qees from Toy2R
Easter is just around the corner and it’s going to be a veritable Buneepocolypse in 2012! Even Deady, that evil teddy bear of Voltaire’s, will have to disguise himself as a bunee to prepare for the impending assault. Deady’s comic book nemesis, Sleezter Bunny is also coming and he’s bringing evil legions of Death Bunnies [...]
Geek Shall Inherit – 007 – License to Kill
GSi is back with a fresh episode of the “worlds most dangerous podcast.” It’s Monday so that means the geeks are talking. In this episode: Daniel caught the new(ish) Tin Tin movie and the guys discuss what all could be done with that technology now that it doesn’t make the digital actors look like creepy [...]
Amok Time’s ‘Return of the Living Dead’ Tarman
The wait is over The first ever “Return of the Living Dead” Action figure is IN STOCK! All pre-orders are shipping. Get you order in now and get the latest Amok Time action figure before its gone! Tarman action figure details: “They’re Back from the Grave and Ready to Party” The first ever ROTLD Action [...]
MCFARLANE TOYS TO CREATE ‘HALO 4’ ACTION FIGURES
Long-Running, Best-Selling Figure Line Continues in 2012 with All-New Figures from the Latest ‘Halo’ (January 19, 2012) This fall, Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries are releasing Halo 4, the highly anticipated video game expected to be one of the top entertainment launches of 2012. McFarlane Toys is proud to announce that its best-selling line [...]
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Monsters GameTrailer
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will launch globally, initially on PS3 and PS Vita via the PlayStation Network, in March 2012 with a PC version due shortly after. Players will be up against the most feared monsters from the Doctor Who universe — the Cybermen, Daleks, Silurians and the Silence. Take control of both [...]
Geek Shall Inherit – 007 – License to Kill
GSi is back with a fresh episode of the “worlds most dangerous podcast.” It’s Monday so that means the geeks are talking. In this episode: Daniel caught the new(ish) Tin Tin movie and the guys discuss what all could be done with that technology now that it doesn’t make the digital actors look like creepy [...]
Hot Toys Teases New “Avengers” and “Dark Knight Rises” Figures
Hot Toys is Celebrating the Chinese New Year by teasing us with more amazing 1/6th scale figures. They have posted two new teases on their Facebook page with word that more will be coming… “The Legend Ends. The terrorist leader Bane will arrive in Gotham City, pushing it and the police force to their limits, [...]
Geek Shall Inherit – 007 – License to Kill
GSi is back with a fresh episode of the “worlds most dangerous podcast.” It’s Monday so that means the geeks are talking. In this episode: Daniel caught the new(ish) Tin Tin movie and the guys discuss what all could be done with that technology now that it doesn’t make the digital actors look like creepy [...]
Hot Toys Teases New “Avengers” and “Dark Knight Rises” Figures
Hot Toys is Celebrating the Chinese New Year by teasing us with more amazing 1/6th scale figures. They have posted two new teases on their Facebook page with word that more will be coming… “The Legend Ends. The terrorist leader Bane will arrive in Gotham City, pushing it and the police force to their limits, [...]
Amok Time’s ‘Return of the Living Dead’ Tarman
The wait is over The first ever “Return of the Living Dead” Action figure is IN STOCK! All pre-orders are shipping. Get you order in now and get the latest Amok Time action figure before its gone! Tarman action figure details: “They’re Back from the Grave and Ready to Party” The first ever ROTLD Action [...]
Hot Toys Teases New “Avengers” and “Dark Knight Rises” Figures
Hot Toys is Celebrating the Chinese New Year by teasing us with more amazing 1/6th scale figures. They have posted two new teases on their Facebook page with word that more will be coming… “The Legend Ends. The terrorist leader Bane will arrive in Gotham City, pushing it and the police force to their limits, [...]
MCFARLANE TOYS TO CREATE ‘HALO 4’ ACTION FIGURES
Long-Running, Best-Selling Figure Line Continues in 2012 with All-New Figures from the Latest ‘Halo’ (January 19, 2012) This fall, Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries are releasing Halo 4, the highly anticipated video game expected to be one of the top entertainment launches of 2012. McFarlane Toys is proud to announce that its best-selling line [...]
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Monsters GameTrailer
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will launch globally, initially on PS3 and PS Vita via the PlayStation Network, in March 2012 with a PC version due shortly after. Players will be up against the most feared monsters from the Doctor Who universe — the Cybermen, Daleks, Silurians and the Silence. Take control of both [...]
Amok Time’s ‘Return of the Living Dead’ Tarman
The wait is over The first ever “Return of the Living Dead” Action figure is IN STOCK! All pre-orders are shipping. Get you order in now and get the latest Amok Time action figure before its gone! Tarman action figure details: “They’re Back from the Grave and Ready to Party” The first ever ROTLD Action [...]
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Monsters GameTrailer
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will launch globally, initially on PS3 and PS Vita via the PlayStation Network, in March 2012 with a PC version due shortly after. Players will be up against the most feared monsters from the Doctor Who universe — the Cybermen, Daleks, Silurians and the Silence. Take control of both [...]
Celebrate Star WarsTM: Episode I The Phantom Menace As it Returns to Theatres in Spectacular RealD® 3D with Exclusive Activities and Giveaways at AMC® Theatres
AMC Theatres to host special events and Hasbro giveaways during opening weekend, February 10-12 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 23, 2012)The first chapter of the Star Wars Saga arrives in theatres for the first time ever in 3D starting February 10, and AMC theatres across the country are celebrating the occasion with plans to make [...]
DC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES “WE CAN BE HEROES,” AN UNPRECEDENTED GIVING CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT THE HUNGER CRISIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
Featuring Iconic Justice League Characters, Multilayered Campaign To Leverage All Time Warner Advertising Platforms Generating Significant Awareness of the Crisis Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment Will Support Three Aid Groups Working in Africa: Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps (January 23, 2012 – New York, NY) DC Entertainment, home of the world’s greatest super [...]
Celebrate Star WarsTM: Episode I The Phantom Menace As it Returns to Theatres in Spectacular RealD® 3D with Exclusive Activities and Giveaways at AMC® Theatres
AMC Theatres to host special events and Hasbro giveaways during opening weekend, February 10-12 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 23, 2012)The first chapter of the Star Wars Saga arrives in theatres for the first time ever in 3D starting February 10, and AMC theatres across the country are celebrating the occasion with plans to make [...]
DC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES “WE CAN BE HEROES,” AN UNPRECEDENTED GIVING CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT THE HUNGER CRISIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
Featuring Iconic Justice League Characters, Multilayered Campaign To Leverage All Time Warner Advertising Platforms Generating Significant Awareness of the Crisis Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment Will Support Three Aid Groups Working in Africa: Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps (January 23, 2012 – New York, NY) DC Entertainment, home of the world’s greatest super [...]
DC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES “WE CAN BE HEROES,” AN UNPRECEDENTED GIVING CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT THE HUNGER CRISIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
Featuring Iconic Justice League Characters, Multilayered Campaign To Leverage All Time Warner Advertising Platforms Generating Significant Awareness of the Crisis Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment Will Support Three Aid Groups Working in Africa: Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps (January 23, 2012 – New York, NY) DC Entertainment, home of the world’s greatest super [...]
Exclusive LEGO Poster Free with Star Wars Pre-Orders
For just 5 more days, fans who pre-order any one of the eleven new LEGO Star Wars sets listed below will get a free 2-sided 24×32-inch poster showcasing the 2012 LEGO Star Wars mini figure gallery on one side and Episode IV’s trench run scene on the other!
This exclusive offer is only available for [...]
Exclusive LEGO Poster Free with Star Wars Pre-Orders
For just 5 more days, fans who pre-order any one of the eleven new LEGO Star Wars sets listed below will get a free 2-sided 24×32-inch poster showcasing the 2012 LEGO Star Wars mini figure gallery on one side and Episode IV’s trench run scene on the other!
This exclusive offer is only available for [...]
Virtual Twitter Podrace Recap
To celebrate the upcoming release of The Phantom Menace in 3D (out in theaters Feb. 10, 2012), we asked some of our favorite Star Wars fan groups, celebs and Clone Wars actors to rev their engines for our first ever Virtual Podrace on Twitter!
On Jan. 14, 2012, fans gathered together to watch and have fun [...]
Week 3: Exclusive R2-D2 Tee Now Available
“R2 Graffiti” is the latest exclusive t-shirt available from welovefine.com for one week only, the third of five exclusives that are being rolled out before the February 10 release of Episode I 3D! Designed by Reece Ward, “tagged Artoo” still pulls off the look, don’t you think? Order it here through this Sunday night!
R2-D2 is [...]
Lifesize Stormtrooper Cake!
This 6′4″ tall edible Stormtrooper was made by Oak Leaf Cakes for the Arisia Science Fiction Convention in Boston.
Check out more cakes in our Flickr set here:
Star Wars Edibles
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Source: BoingBoing.net
Week 3: Exclusive R2-D2 Tee Now Available
“R2 Graffiti” is the latest exclusive t-shirt available from welovefine.com for one week only, the third of five exclusives that are being rolled out before the February 10 release of Episode I 3D! Designed by Reece Ward, “tagged Artoo” still pulls off the look, don’t you think? Order it here through this Sunday night!
R2-D2 is [...]
Lifesize Stormtrooper Cake!
This 6′4″ tall edible Stormtrooper was made by Oak Leaf Cakes for the Arisia Science Fiction Convention in Boston.
Check out more cakes in our Flickr set here:
Star Wars Edibles
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Source: BoingBoing.net
Week 3: Exclusive R2-D2 Tee Now Available
“R2 Graffiti” is the latest exclusive t-shirt available from welovefine.com for one week only, the third of five exclusives that are being rolled out before the February 10 release of Episode I 3D! Designed by Reece Ward, “tagged Artoo” still pulls off the look, don’t you think? Order it here through this Sunday night!
R2-D2 is [...]
Lifesize Stormtrooper Cake!
This 6′4″ tall edible Stormtrooper was made by Oak Leaf Cakes for the Arisia Science Fiction Convention in Boston.
Check out more cakes in our Flickr set here:
Star Wars Edibles
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Source: BoingBoing.net
Virtual Twitter Podrace Recap
To celebrate the upcoming release of The Phantom Menace in 3D (out in theaters Feb. 10, 2012), we asked some of our favorite Star Wars fan groups, celebs and Clone Wars actors to rev their engines for our first ever Virtual Podrace on Twitter!
On Jan. 14, 2012, fans gathered together to watch and have fun [...]
Virtual Twitter Podrace Recap
To celebrate the upcoming release of The Phantom Menace in 3D (out in theaters Feb. 10, 2012), we asked some of our favorite Star Wars fan groups, celebs and Clone Wars actors to rev their engines for our first ever Virtual Podrace on Twitter!
On Jan. 14, 2012, fans gathered together to watch and have fun [...]
Exclusive LEGO Poster Free with Star Wars Pre-Orders
For just 5 more days, fans who pre-order any one of the eleven new LEGO Star Wars sets listed below will get a free 2-sided 24×32-inch poster showcasing the 2012 LEGO Star Wars mini figure gallery on one side and Episode IV’s trench run scene on the other!
This exclusive offer is only available for [...]
New Avengers Figures Revealed By Hasbro
On Friday Marvel.com and Hasbro treated fans to an interactive liveblog on Facebook. This liveblog included members of Hasbro’s team working on ‘The Avengers’ movie toy line and Jesse Falcon and Damon Nee of Marvel Entertainment licensing. During the course of the liveblog they revealed the first Hulk figure from ‘The Avengers’ line. They mentioned [...]
Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection – Fifth Doctor and Genesis of the Daleks!
Titan Merchandise are proud to announce the latest item in our limited edition, high-quality Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection! This beautifully-sculpted 8″ maxi-bust of Peter Davison’s classic 80s incarnation of The Doctor captures the every detail of the boyishly charming, cricket-loving Fifth Doctor! Peter Davison starred in the 19th, 20th and 21st seasons of Doctor Who [...]
Super Powers … Bruce Lee
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, I’m not the only nerd who thinks Bruce Lee and, in particular, Bruce Lee’s appearance in Game of Death is the coolest thing ever. Whoever is behind the Industrial Toy Werks Super Powers bootlegs is obviously a fan, too. Oh, for more about this kooky series of customs, please [...]
DST Complets the Munsters
Much to the joy of fans of Diamond Selects “The Munsters” line DST has opted to complete the family. DST has just announced they will release a 2-pack with Marilyn and Eddie Munster. Like the original 3 figures these new figures were sculpted by Jean St. Jean studios. This 2-pack, expected in July also features [...]
Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection – Fifth Doctor and Genesis of the Daleks!
Titan Merchandise are proud to announce the latest item in our limited edition, high-quality Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection! This beautifully-sculpted 8″ maxi-bust of Peter Davison’s classic 80s incarnation of The Doctor captures the every detail of the boyishly charming, cricket-loving Fifth Doctor! Peter Davison starred in the 19th, 20th and 21st seasons of Doctor Who [...]
New Avengers Figures Revealed By Hasbro
On Friday Marvel.com and Hasbro treated fans to an interactive liveblog on Facebook. This liveblog included members of Hasbro’s team working on ‘The Avengers’ movie toy line and Jesse Falcon and Damon Nee of Marvel Entertainment licensing. During the course of the liveblog they revealed the first Hulk figure from ‘The Avengers’ line. They mentioned [...]
DST Complets the Munsters
Much to the joy of fans of Diamond Selects “The Munsters” line DST has opted to complete the family. DST has just announced they will release a 2-pack with Marilyn and Eddie Munster. Like the original 3 figures these new figures were sculpted by Jean St. Jean studios. This 2-pack, expected in July also features [...]
Super Powers … Bruce Lee
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, I’m not the only nerd who thinks Bruce Lee and, in particular, Bruce Lee’s appearance in Game of Death is the coolest thing ever. Whoever is behind the Industrial Toy Werks Super Powers bootlegs is obviously a fan, too. Oh, for more about this kooky series of customs, please [...]
New Preorders and Arivals from BigBadToyStore.com for the Week of January 20th
Our friends and sponsors at BigBadToyStore.com sent us the news of their latest arrivals and pre-orders. Hasbro just sent us info moments ago to go ahead with listings for these assortments: 2012 Comic 2-Pack – Greatest Battles http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21306&mode=retail 2012 Marvel Legends Wave 02 with Arnim Zola Build-A-Figure http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21305&mode=retail Diamond Select: Minimates Wave 45 – [...]
Hasbro Once Again Named to Fortune’s 2012 “100 Best Companies to Work For” List
PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) has again been named to this year’s FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. This is the second year in a row Hasbro has made the list and was selected as number 82. “We’re extremely proud to once again to be named among the 100 [...]
Hasbro Once Again Named to Fortune’s 2012 “100 Best Companies to Work For” List
PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) has again been named to this year’s FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. This is the second year in a row Hasbro has made the list and was selected as number 82. “We’re extremely proud to once again to be named among the 100 [...]
THE STAR TREK MASTERPIECE COLLECTION PRESENTS KHAN AND SPOCK
CONTINUING THE STAR TREK MASTERPIECE COLLECTION: RICARDO MONTALBAN AS KHAN NOONIEN SINGH LEONARD NIMOY AS MISTER SPOCK Titan Merchandise are proud to announce our latest range of limited edition, officially-licensed, high-quality statuary: the Star Trek Masterpiece Collection! Continuing our ongoing range of Star Trek figurines, these beautifully-crafted maxi-busts present Star Trek legends Ricardo Montalban and [...]
THE STAR TREK MASTERPIECE COLLECTION PRESENTS KHAN AND SPOCK
CONTINUING THE STAR TREK MASTERPIECE COLLECTION: RICARDO MONTALBAN AS KHAN NOONIEN SINGH LEONARD NIMOY AS MISTER SPOCK Titan Merchandise are proud to announce our latest range of limited edition, officially-licensed, high-quality statuary: the Star Trek Masterpiece Collection! Continuing our ongoing range of Star Trek figurines, these beautifully-crafted maxi-busts present Star Trek legends Ricardo Montalban and [...]
New Preorders and Arivals from BigBadToyStore.com for the Week of January 20th
Our friends and sponsors at BigBadToyStore.com sent us the news of their latest arrivals and pre-orders. Hasbro just sent us info moments ago to go ahead with listings for these assortments: 2012 Comic 2-Pack – Greatest Battles http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21306&mode=retail 2012 Marvel Legends Wave 02 with Arnim Zola Build-A-Figure http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21305&mode=retail Diamond Select: Minimates Wave 45 – [...]
Marvel Comics crossover event “Fear Itself” to get toys through Diamond Select!
The Only Thing You Have to Fear is Not Getting These “Fear Itself” Marvel Minimates! 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 [...]
Marvel Comics crossover event “Fear Itself” to get toys through Diamond Select!
The Only Thing You Have to Fear is Not Getting These “Fear Itself” Marvel Minimates! 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 [...]
Mattel Named to Fortune’s 2012 “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Fifth Consecutive Year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FORTUNE announced today that Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), the world’s largest toy company, has been ranked #79 on the 15th annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. This is the fifth consecutive year Mattel has been named to this prestigious list. “At Mattel, we are committed to fostering creativity, cultivating talent [...]
Mattel Named to Fortune’s 2012 “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for Fifth Consecutive Year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FORTUNE announced today that Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), the world’s largest toy company, has been ranked #79 on the 15th annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. This is the fifth consecutive year Mattel has been named to this prestigious list. “At Mattel, we are committed to fostering creativity, cultivating talent [...]
Cosmic Creators Series – The Birnkrant Edition Outer Space Men!
Over the past week, the mighty Four Horsemen have been showing off the new extremely limited Cosmic Creators Series – The Birnkrant Edition Outer Space Men figures for the Toypocalypse 2: Futuretro gallery show on February 10 in NYC. Deep Blue Astro-Nautilus, Metalmorpho, Goldiac, Blazing Inferno will be available beginning February 10th exclusively at the Four [...]
Maul-icious Posters
1999: Darth Maul transit poster from Hong Kong
With our Darth Maul-themed week of content giving way to “Droids” on Monday, we wanted to squeeze in one last bit of retro Maul material before the week closes out. To that end, we’ve dug up eight poster images featuring Episode I’s enduringly vogue villain, from the 1999 [...]
Maul-icious Posters
1999: Darth Maul transit poster from Hong Kong
With our Darth Maul-themed week of content giving way to “Droids” on Monday, we wanted to squeeze in one last bit of retro Maul material before the week closes out. To that end, we’ve dug up eight poster images featuring Episode I’s enduringly vogue villain, from the 1999 [...]
MOTU Fans: Message From Toy Guru
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 [...]
GreenLight Collectibles Introduces Their First Original 1:43 Casting
1:43 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon casting for open market order in February 2012 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 19, 2012) GreenLight has set out to explore a new scale in die cast offerings with their first ever original release of an official 1:43 GreenLight tool. Two open stock variations will be available in February 2012 of the limited edition [...]
WizKids/NECA and Paizo Publishing Announces Manufacturer Sell-Out of Pathfinder Battles: Heroes & Monsters
January 17, 2012 (HILLSIDE, NJ)— WizKids/NECA announces the complete sell-out of their most recent Pathfinder Battle miniatures release, Heroes & Monsters. WizKids’ entire inventory of Pathfinder Battles: Heroes & Monsters, which released to the public on January 11, 2012, has been completely sold to distributors worldwide. Heroes & Monsters includes 40 beautifully prepainted miniatures perfect [...]
WizKids/NECA and Paizo Publishing Announces Manufacturer Sell-Out of Pathfinder Battles: Heroes & Monsters
January 17, 2012 (HILLSIDE, NJ)— WizKids/NECA announces the complete sell-out of their most recent Pathfinder Battle miniatures release, Heroes & Monsters. WizKids’ entire inventory of Pathfinder Battles: Heroes & Monsters, which released to the public on January 11, 2012, has been completely sold to distributors worldwide. Heroes & Monsters includes 40 beautifully prepainted miniatures perfect [...]
The Clone Wars – A Deep Undercover Mission and the return of Boba, Bane and Bossk!
A Deep Undercover Mission When the Jedi learn of a Separatist plot to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine, one of them must go deep undercover as a hardened criminal to extract information from the conspirators. To alleviate all suspicions and fit seamlessly into a high security Republic prison, a Jedi must die! But not everything is [...]
WizKids/NECA and Paizo Publishing Announces Manufacturer Sell-Out of Pathfinder Battles: Heroes & Monsters
January 17, 2012 (HILLSIDE, NJ)— WizKids/NECA announces the complete sell-out of their most recent Pathfinder Battle miniatures release, Heroes & Monsters. WizKids’ entire inventory of Pathfinder Battles: Heroes & Monsters, which released to the public on January 11, 2012, has been completely sold to distributors worldwide. Heroes & Monsters includes 40 beautifully prepainted miniatures perfect [...]
The Clone Wars – A Deep Undercover Mission and the return of Boba, Bane and Bossk!
A Deep Undercover Mission When the Jedi learn of a Separatist plot to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine, one of them must go deep undercover as a hardened criminal to extract information from the conspirators. To alleviate all suspicions and fit seamlessly into a high security Republic prison, a Jedi must die! But not everything is [...]
GreenLight Collectibles Introduces Their First Original 1:43 Casting
1:43 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon casting for open market order in February 2012 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 19, 2012) GreenLight has set out to explore a new scale in die cast offerings with their first ever original release of an official 1:43 GreenLight tool. Two open stock variations will be available in February 2012 of the limited edition [...]
The Clone Wars – A Deep Undercover Mission and the return of Boba, Bane and Bossk!
A Deep Undercover Mission When the Jedi learn of a Separatist plot to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine, one of them must go deep undercover as a hardened criminal to extract information from the conspirators. To alleviate all suspicions and fit seamlessly into a high security Republic prison, a Jedi must die! But not everything is [...]
GreenLight Collectibles Introduces Their First Original 1:43 Casting
1:43 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon casting for open market order in February 2012 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 19, 2012) GreenLight has set out to explore a new scale in die cast offerings with their first ever original release of an official 1:43 GreenLight tool. Two open stock variations will be available in February 2012 of the limited edition [...]