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Articles for December, 2006

NECA Unveils Official Grindhouse Action Figures

Posted by: vader at 6:02 pm on Monday, December 25, 2006

A Double-Feature of Zombies and Serial Killers

What happens when two critically acclaimed directors team up for a grisly, gorey, action packed sleazefest? GRINDHOUSE is what happens! This spring, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez bring you the best drive-in double feature this side of 1977. In Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, Kurt …

Merry Christmas

Posted by: vader at 11:36 am on Sunday, December 24, 2006

Please remember the real reason why we celeberate this day. Merry Christmas everyone.

NECA Announces Jareth the Goblin King Action Figure

Posted by: vader at 10:01 am on Sunday, December 24, 2006

“Tell me Sarah, what do you think of my Labyrinth?”

Twenty years ago, Jim Henson created a world of wonder and magic with his modern-day fantasy classic, Labyrinth. Starring a young Jennifer Connelly and the iconic David Bowie, Labyrinth is more popular than even, spawning a comic book sequel and special …

Collector Profile: Duane Cenido

Posted by: vader at 1:08 am on Saturday, December 23, 2006

AFHub Handle: Ziggy Stardust
Real Name: Duane Cenido
Year of Birth: 1974
Location: Quezon City

Duane Cenido (aka Ziggy Stardust) is one complex creature – and I mean that as a compliment of the highest degree. Duane is known on almost all forums he is part of as the guy …

Wednesday Nights at the Druid’s Keep

Posted by: vader at 12:24 am on Friday, December 22, 2006

For the uninitiated, Druid’s Keep may not seem or sound like a place to be spending a perfectly good Wednesday evening. But for those who have been patrons of the place since its opening a couple of years ago, the only destination of choice on midweek nights is Druid’s Keep.

Collectors …

Superman Returns: Man of Steel

Posted by: vader at 12:13 am on Thursday, December 21, 2006

AFHub’s US-based member Patrick Mercado (aka Carthut) sends us an update on what new toys are seen on the pegs. This time, it’s Mattel’s Superman Returns: Man of Steel action figures. The following photos were taken at a Walmart branch in Las Vegas.

These photos are …

New Data Exclusive From New Force Comics

Posted by: vader at 10:28 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2006

With the Data and Geordi LaForge figures hitting stores soon, Diamond Select Toys is pleased to officially announce the limited exclusive “Chain of Command” Data action figure will be available exclusively through renowned Star Trek retailer, New Force Comics!

“We are very excited to bring this alternate version …

Remembering Holiday Hal Jordan

Posted by: vader at 9:04 am on Tuesday, December 19, 2006

It was exactly one year ago today when Julius Marx of Action Figure Insider published an exclusive news about Mattel’s special edition “Holiday Gift” figure for 2005. Mattel, the makers of the very popular Justice League Unlimited action figures, decided then to release an ultra-limited edition Hal Jordan …

NECA’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Series 3

Posted by: vader at 1:58 pm on Monday, December 18, 2006

O Captains, My Captains!

Jack Sparrow is back and better than ever with NECA’s new Cannibal Jack Sparrow, due out this winter in Series 3 of the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest action figures. Not to be outdone is that other devious pirate, Captain Barbossa. These figures feature brand …

Druid’s Keep This Week

Posted by: vader at 12:15 am on Monday, December 18, 2006

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

Archie Modern Jughead Bust
Batman 13-inch Deluxe Collector Figure
Batman Black White mini statue by Kelley Jones
Crisis On Infinite Earths series 3 figures
Hanna Barbera series 2 action figures
Justice League Supergirl mini paperweight
Marvel Milestones Trials Of Colossus Statue
Simpsons Homer 12-inch Talking …

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