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Articles for February, 2008

OWI, Mezco Toyz, and NBC Join Forces For Heroes Contest

Posted by: vader at 10:22 am on Thursday, February 28, 2008

NY- Fans of the popular NBC series Heroes are eagerly awaiting the release of the Mezco Toyz action figures of their favorite characters from the award winning series. Collectors are pre-ordering the figures online in record numbers and the prototypes, on display at NBC¹s Rockefeller …

ALIEN – The Nostromo Crew Members Captain Dallas and Executive Officer Kane

Posted by: vader at 11:43 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Having been granted all ALIEN movie licenses, Hot Toys of Hong Kong brings you more collectibles – this time based on the original sci-fi film that started a string of hit sequels. Soon to grace your 1/6 scale shelves are two Nostromo Crew Members from ALIEN I – Captain Dallas …

LOST Kubricks

Posted by: vader at 4:17 pm on Monday, February 25, 2008

Medicom of Japan is going to release a set of Kubricks based on the hit TV series LOST. Included in the line-up are:

JACK
KATE
SAWYER
SAYID
HURLEY
LOCKE
CHARLIE

These are prototypes only. Final products may differ from images shown.

Target release date: August, 2008

LOST © 2008 ABC Studios. All …

Marvel’s Iron Man Movie Toys Blast Into Stores This Spring

Posted by: vader at 7:01 pm on Friday, February 22, 2008

Hasbro Offers Full Arsenal of Action-Packed Toys
Inspired By Marvel Studios’ Highly Anticipated Iron Man Film

PAWTUCKET, R.I., (February 12. 2008) – Marvel Studios’ big screen adaptation of Marvel’s legendary Super Hero Iron Man will land in movie theaters nationwide on May 2, 2008. But fans of Iron Man and the Marvel …

New JLU program exclusively at Target Stores!

Posted by: vader at 10:41 am on Friday, February 22, 2008

This just in straight from Mattel…

I’m excited to share some great news about Mattel’s Justice League Unlimited line. Due to overwhelming support from the fans, Mattel and Target are teaming up to bring an all new Collector’s Line to store shelves starting this August!

16 brand new figures …

Another Toy Fair 2008 video coverage by Wizard

Posted by: vader at 5:37 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2008

Holly Moore and the rest of the Wizard TV team return for their coverage of Toy Fair 2008 Day 2. This time around, the showcase products from NECA, McFarlane Toys, Square Enix, Shocker Toys, Tonner Doll Company, Dark Horse, and Hasbro….

Mattel’s Toy Fair 2008 Q&A

Posted by: vader at 12:51 am on Thursday, February 21, 2008

Mattels’ Scott Neitlich takes the time to answer some of our latest questions based on their Toy Fair 2008 showing.

DC INFINITE HEROES

AFHUB: When are these expected to hit store shelves?

MATTEL: The end of summer.

AFHUB: What is the price range customers …

DC Direct Items for October 2008

Posted by: vader at 6:00 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

JLA TROPHY ROOM: Superman’s Cape and Belt Prop Replica Set
The JLA Trophy Room prop replica program continues for 2008 with Superman’s Cape and Belt!

These life-sized, high-quality, mixed-media replicas of two of the most important pieces of Superman’s costume each feature authentic secret compartments! The lined, red fabric cape features …

Toy Fair 2008 coverage from around the web:

Posted by: vader at 10:51 am on Monday, February 18, 2008

Action Figure Insider’s Daniel Pickett (a.k.a. Julius Marx) is on-site at the New York City venue where Toy Fair 2008 is currently ongoing. He has taken a massive amount of photo of the various lines unveiled by different toy conmpanies. Check out the AFI Gallery here:…

Wizard’s Toy Fair 2008 video

Posted by: vader at 7:44 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2008

Check out the video put together by the folks at Wizard covering the start of Toy Fair 2008 in New York City. Some of the featured products include Mattel, Diamond Select Toys, Jakks Pacific, Gentle Giant, Kotobukiya, and DC Direct….

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