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Articles for May, 2007

SDCC 2007 Exclusives Revealed

Posted by: vader at 8:15 am on Thursday, May 31, 2007

The official web site of San Diego Comic Con has finally unveiled its initial list of this years exclusives. Please follow this link to get more information:
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci07_actionfigs_2.php

My Visit to HOT TOYS’ Showroom

Posted by: vader at 6:04 pm on Monday, May 28, 2007

During my visit to Hong Kong almost 2 weeks ago, I was fortunate to have been granted permission to take some photos of Hot Toys’ latest offerings. These pictures were taken from their showroom in CTMA Centre. I was told that not everyone is given this privilege, so I personally …

Prison Break Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows by Hot Toys

Posted by: vader at 5:07 pm on Friday, May 25, 2007

Hong Kong based toy company HOT TOYS has sent to us the latest prototype photos of their newest offering under the Movie Masterpiece Series – PRISON BREAK Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. These figures are made in the 12-inch (1/6th) scale and includes highly-detailed costume with shirt, jacket and knitted …

Toy Shopping in Hong Kong – Sham Shui Po

Posted by: vader at 10:13 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2007

Not many are familiar with the Sham Shui Po district. For the few who know about this area, they know it to be famous for cheap computers and other electronic goods – not for toy hunting. Well, perhaps I can change some of that perception.

Sham Shui Po is 6 MTR …

Toy Shopping in Hong Kong – Mongkok

Posted by: vader at 7:40 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2007

Mongkok is on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong. It is 4 MTR stops from the upscale district of Tsim Sha Tsui. As with any type of shopping to be done in Mongkok, one needs to be prepared to spend a good part of the day just hopping from one …

Toy Shopping in Hong Kong – Wanchai

Posted by: vader at 5:52 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2007

Continuing from our coverage of toy shops in Causeway Bay, we now proceed to the district of Wanchai. Wanchai is just one MTR stop from Causeway Bay and is actually also reachable by foot (for people with more stamina).

The place to keep an eye out for is Tai Yuen …

Toy Shopping in Hong Kong – Causeway Bay

Posted by: vader at 5:58 pm on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

If you’re ever in Hong Kong and happen to be there for a toy hunting spree, Causeway Bay is one destination you should include in your itinerary. Causeway Bay is on the Hong Kong island and is reachable by subway (or MTR, as it is more commonly known in Hong …

DC Direct Items for January 2008

Posted by: vader at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2007

DC ARMORY

Based on unique armor designs from the most popular comics! Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.

Includes:

AQUAMAN
BATMAN
FLAMEBIRD
NIGHTWING

On Sale January 30, 2008

INFINITE CRISIS ACTION FIGURE BOX SET

Designed by Phil Jimenez

Featuring modified versions of four of the characters from the landmark miniseries from DC …

POTC Jack Sparrow 12-inch figure by Hot Toys

Posted by: vader at 6:06 pm on Monday, May 14, 2007

Hot Toys recently debuted one of its latest additions to the magnificent Movie Masterpiece line – the Pirates of the Caribbean – At World’s End: Captain Jack Sparrow 12″ collectible figure. Head on over to BLISTER.jp to view more hot photos.

SOTA Announces NOW PLAYING 4

Posted by: vader at 5:46 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2007

From SOTA TOYS

So we sent out the solicitation for Now Playing Four and our American
Werewolf in London 2 pack a few days ago and all the press thinks we
don’t love them because they didn’t get told in a timely fashion. Sorry
about that. We wanted the retailers to have …

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