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Articles for January, 2008

Year of the Mouse DISNEY COSBABIES by Hot Toys

Posted by: vader at 5:45 pm on Monday, January 28, 2008

As part of the Chinese New Year celebration of the Year of the Mouse, Hot Toys is introducing their latest line of collectibles – the DISNEY COSBABIES. Each Cosbaby stands approximately 3.5 inches (8 cm.) tall and comes with 9 points of articulation.

There are 5 characters available:

Mickey Mouse
Minnie …

Year of the Mouse MICKEY & MINNIE by Hot Toys

Posted by: vader at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 28, 2008

To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Mouse in 2008, Hot Toys of Hong Kong is delighted to bring you the first ever Chinese Style Mickey and Minnie Mouse collectible figures.

Mickey Mouse stands approximately 11 inches high, and comes with:

Highly detailed Chinese Emperor costume with Mickey mouse pattern
An …

DCUC Wave 2 “in package” photos

Posted by: vader at 6:53 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2008

If waiting for the arrival of DCUC Wave 2 is making you antsy, then this should be a stop-gap remedy. The DCUC Archive gives us an exclusive preview at the upcoming Wave 2 action figures complete with packaging.

Simply follow this link to view …

NECA Releases Images of Gears of War Series 1 Action Figures

Posted by: vader at 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2008

Two Heroes and One Mean Grub
From http://necaonline.com/

Fans have gone wild over the teaser images of NECA’s highly anticipated first series of Gears of War Action Figures. Today NECAonline releases more photos of the first series! Marcus Fenix, Augustus Cole, and the Locust Drone are remarkably detailed, come with …

DCUC Archive Update – Hal Jordan vs. Solomon Grundy

Posted by: vader at 4:49 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2008

Mattel’s Toy Guru has provided our sister site – the DCUC Archive – an exclusive first view at some size comparison photos of Solomon Grundy vs. Hal Jordan. Solomon Grundy is Wave 3′s “Collect & Connect” figure.

NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures Featured in Lee’s Toy Review

Posted by: vader at 6:48 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2008

The Turtles Hit the Streets
From http://necaonline.com/

This month, Issue 183 of Lee’s Toy Review reveals the complete Series 1 line-up of NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures.

Based on the artwork from Eastman and Laird’s original comic book series, all four Turtles feature their original red masks …

DC Direct Items for September 2008

Posted by: vader at 6:01 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

SANDMAN AND DEATH 20TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKENDS

DESIGNED BY MARK BUCKINGHAM
SCULPTED BY MIKE LOCASIO

This limited edition, cold-cast porcelain bookend set includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Each side measures approximately 8″ tall x 6.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 3, 2008 …

Roman Tribune – Attic Helmet by IGNITE

Posted by: vader at 4:18 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

IGNITE of Hong Kong sent us a sneak peek photo of their upcoming figure – the Roman Tribune – Attic Helmet (Item No. AR-052). A Tribune is a Legion commander who is either of Centurion rank or Senatorial status. This is the initial rank that most commanders assume upon ascending …

IGNITE at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2008

Posted by: vader at 4:24 pm on Monday, January 21, 2008

Ken Shum of Ignite Co. sent us photos of their display booth during the recently held Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair. The event was held last January 5-8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibit Centre. Ignite showcased their current and latest products. They also showed prototypes of …

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End – 12-inch DAVY JONES by HOT TOYS

Posted by: vader at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Hot Toys send us info and photos of the latest collectible figure from the Pirates of the Caribbean line – 12-inch Davy Jones collectible figure.

This figure stands 30 cm tall, true to 1/6th scale, with over 20 points of articulation, and comes featured with:

Algae-covered hat
Octopus tentacles featured beard
Bendable …

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