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Articles for April, 2008

Toy Sightings - The Dark Knight action figures

Posted by: vader at 7:24 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

One of our long-time regulars, Dr. Mike Gonzales (a.k.a. Jujuman), spotted some of the new Mattel The Dark Knight action figures at his local Wal-Mart branch (in Norfolk, VA). Armed with his trusty cellphone camera, he took some snapshots and sent them to AFHUB. Included in this post are:…

Mattel Panel at the New York Comic Con

Posted by: vader at 3:34 pm on Monday, April 21, 2008

Mattel sent us the presentation slides they used during their panel at the recently concluded New York Comic Convention. They revealed a ton of surprises for their action figure lines including Justice League Unlimited, DC Universe Classics, The Dark Knight (movie), Super Friends and the much anticipated DC …

Mattel Reveals New JLU Characters at NYCC

Posted by: vader at 1:11 pm on Monday, April 21, 2008

During their panel at the recently concluded New York Comic Con, Mattel unveiled several new Justice League Unlimited action figures scheduled for release this year.

The initial batch will be made available in August 2008 only at Target Stores in the US. Mattel, however, is quick to add that they are …

More NYCC Pics by JACKermeister

Posted by: vader at 10:27 am on Monday, April 21, 2008

NYC-based JACKermeister sends in more photos he took at the New York Comic Con. This batch includes shots of NECA’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line, DC Direct’s newest Batman Black & White statues and the highly acclaimed Adam West limited edition bust sculpted by Ruben Procopio of Masked Avenger …

Photos of Mezco and NECA toys at the NYCC

Posted by: vader at 11:46 pm on Sunday, April 20, 2008

One of AFHUB’s NYC-based members, JACKermeister, attended the New York Comic Con (NYCC) and was nice enough to share with us some photos he took during the event. Photos he sent include Mezco’s upcoming HEROES line and NECA’s Gear of War action figures….

HALO 3 Comic-Con Exclusive Figure

Posted by: vader at 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 20, 2008

Two New Figures Will Be Available Only at San Diego Comic-Con

This just in: McFarlane Toys will have two (2) exclusive Halo 3 figures at this year’s Comic-Con International, July 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center.

A special edition Spartan Soldier EVA “HellSpartan” will be sold together with an exclusive clear …

Hot Toys New Generation Truetype Figure Series 3

Posted by: vader at 11:21 am on Saturday, April 19, 2008

Hot Toys of Hong Kong releases photos of their New Generation Truetype Figure Series 3 (Normal and Caucasian - Relaunch versions). These 1/6 scale new generation truetype figures set have over 38 points of articulation and are compatible with 1/6 Fabric costume & accessories.

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DST New York Comic Con Preview!

Posted by: vader at 10:39 am on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The third annual New York Comic Con opens later today and we’re excited to bring you and up close look at this year’s show, special events and some of the new products on display throughout this weekend’s must-see convention!

EVENTS:

Friday 04/18/08 @ 7:00 PM – 1E03

Join Diamond Select Toys’ Director Chuck …

Cinema Of Fear Deluxe Plush Series 2

Posted by: vader at 10:28 am on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Following the breakout success of COF Roto Plush Series 1, Mezco revisits these horror icon’s softer side;

Freddy Krueger as seen in A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors sporting a dapper tuxedo.

Jason from Friday the 13th Part 2 features the “sack mask” look he experimented with before …

DC Direct Items for December 2008

Posted by: vader at 6:00 am on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

SUPERMAN VS. DARKSEID STATUE
Designed by Walter O’Neal
Sculpted by Ray Villafane

Featuring work by some of DC Direct’s premier sculptors, the second edition of this line of statues featuring DC classic confrontations showcases a bitter battle between The Man of Steel and Darkseid, Lord of Apokolips, over a raging fire …

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