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Articles for November, 2006

Custom Haggar and Cody by Grundy

Posted by: vader at 12:57 am on Thursday, November 30, 2006

Every video game fan must have at one point in their lives played “Final Fight” by Capcom. Touted as the “cousin” of the more popular Street Fighter, Final Fight is a classic beat ‘em up game that is set in the same SF continuity. There are several characters in the …

NECA Unveils Prop Replicas from 300

Posted by: vader at 12:03 am on Wednesday, November 29, 2006

In 480 BC a group of 300 Spartan warriors made their stand against the Persian empire at the Battle of Thermopylae. Armed with spears, swords, and sheer will, they would go down in history as shining examples of bravery and heroism.

This winter, NECA adds prop replicas to …

The Batman: Shadowtek locally released

Posted by: vader at 9:36 am on Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Mattel’s “The Batman: Shadowtek” line was recently released through local outlets here in Manila. Toy stores carrying this line include branches of ToyTown and Toy Kingdom. New figures that were seen on the pegs include Robin, Killer Moth and Killer Croc. A redeco’ed Batgirl, which is supposedly part of this …

Spawn Series 30: The Adventures Of Spawn

Posted by: vader at 12:10 am on Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Collectors have plenty to look forward to this December. We earlier mentioned NECA’s Player Select line – the next on our list is McFarlane’s Spawn Series 30. This series differs greatly from earlier Spawn releases because characters sport a “cartoon-ized” look and feel to them.

McFarlane Toys has imagined Spawn …

Druid’s Keep This Week

Posted by: vader at 12:46 am on Monday, November 27, 2006

Here’s a quick look at what’s coming out in Druid’s Keep this week.

Archie Modern Archie Bust
Batman Plastic Ornament 5-pc Set
FFAC Vincent Valentine figure
Green Lantern Hal Jordan Battery Mini Prop Replica
Marvel Universe AOA Weapon X Bust
Superman Cover To Cover Superman #53 Statue
Superman Through The Ages Action Figure Gift Set
Women Of The …

Ghost Rider Minimates Announced

Posted by: vader at 12:45 am on Monday, November 27, 2006

From: http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/

Marvel Minimates continue to bring fan-favorite characters to life with this next assortment of pint-size heroes – based on next year’s smash-hit Ghost Rider! The film will see the big-screen debut of the flame-covered spirit of vengeance in an all-star lineup sure to delight fans of …

LOST Series 1 action figures

Posted by: vader at 12:20 pm on Sunday, November 26, 2006

McFarlane Toys’ Lost Series 1 became available locally in Manila a few days ago. This long-awaited set captures six fan-favorite characters from the hit TV series’ first season. Each 6-inch Lost figure comes with a detailed base and photographic backdrop, capturing an episode-specific moment in the character’s story. In addition, …

Superman Lamp – One Of 2006 “10 Worst Toys”

Posted by: vader at 12:44 am on Sunday, November 26, 2006

World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.), a Massachusetts charitable non-profit corporation, compiles an annual “10 Worst Toys” list which nominates representative toys with the potential to cause childhood injuries, or even death. In this year’s list, our favorite super hero has been included.

Taken from W.A.T.C.H.’s web …

Collector Profile: Goldrich Castillo

Posted by: vader at 12:41 am on Saturday, November 25, 2006

AFHub Handle: Gold
Real Name: Goldrich Castillo
Year of Birth: 1977
Location: Quezon City

With a name literally as rich as gold, you’d almost expect the person behind it to be exuding with self-satisfied superiority and snobbery. Well, I’m happy to report that nothing could be farther from the truth.

I …

NECA’s Player Select Series 1 comes out this December

Posted by: vader at 12:14 am on Friday, November 24, 2006

With December drawing closer, collectors anxiously await the release of NECA’s highly anticipated new action figures: Player Select. Based on some of the most successful games ever produced, this line boasts of hyper-detailed, articulated, ultra-accessorized action figures consisting of:

Lara Croft from Tomb Raider: Legend
Hitman from Hitman: Blood Money
Kain from Legacy …

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