The DCUC Archive has posted a bunch of new photos of the new DC Universe Classics action figures revealed by Mattel during the recent San Diego Comic Con. The updates include the entire line-ups for Wave 6 and 7, including chase figures and variants. …
Mattel is scheduled to launch MattyCollector.com - a web site where you’ll find the latest release information, sneak peek photos, official news, product archives and an online store where you can buy exclusive products unavailable anywhere else – including new DC Universe action figures, Masters of …
Much to the fans’ delight at the San Diego Comic Con, Mattel revealed today what Justice League Unlimited (JLU) figures they plan to release next. They have truly outdone themselves this time by unveiling characters that have been over the past years, relentlessly clamored for by both action figure collectors and loyal fans of the animated series. Just take a look at the impressive line-up they have come up with.
Head on over to ActionFigureInsider.com’s new Gallery section and view the photos taken by Mike “SDcomics” Walker during SDCC’s Preview Night.
Here are some of them…
Check out the rest here:
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/gallery2/
Hot on the heels of the hit movie The Dark Knight, Medicom of Japan is also producing a 1/6 scale figure of Batman in his new costume. All we know at this point is that Medicom is releasing this for the Japan market sometime 1st quarter of 2009.
Hot Toys is proud to bring you the highly detailed 1/6th scale IRON MAN MARK III collectible figure.
The IRON MAN MARK III features:
Authentic and detailed fully realized IRON MAN
Stands approximately 30 cm tall
Over 36 points of articulations
Metal-like painting
Special features on the armor:
Light-up glowing eyes and heart (battery operated)
Articulated …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The team at ActionFigureInsider.com has put together some amazing panels for Comic Con this year, chocked full of stuff you’ve never seen ANYWHERE before.
First, on Friday is the Action Figure Insider: Behind the Plastic: The Golden Age of Marvel Toys/Toy Biz panel. We are going to talk about everything from the first Toy Biz DC figures all the way up to what they had planned for future waves of Legendary Comic Book Heroes. But we’re not going to just talk about it, we are going to SHOW you what was on the drawing board and what they had mocked up for future releases in an exclusive slide show of rare and never-never-before seen toys.
Then on Saturday is Action Figures Insider: Plastically Incorrect 2008, a fun, “round table” discussion of the industry, the hits and misses and a great chance for you to ask your burning questions for the people in charge of your favorite properties. And you’re get to see the world premier of our next “Classic” Toy Commercial!
With just a couple of days before Mattel unveils all their new figures at the San Diego Comic Con, we get to share a first peek at The Question from the Justice League Unlimited (JLU) line. This advanced preview photo of the highly clamored for character is graciously shared with …
THE SANDMAN (ABSOLUTE EDITION) 1:6 SCALE Deluxe Collector Figure
The popular 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure line extends into story-specific characterizations with the addition of THE SANDMAN (ABSOLUTE EDITION)! The Sandman is the first in a new line of 1:6 scale figures inspired by the Absolute Editions, and the first VERTIGO character to get the 1:6 scale figure treatment.
Dressed in an intricate and authentically detailed costume, including a 4-panel tattered cloak, The Sandman comes with many character-specific accessories, including his ruby necklace, the Helm of Dreams, the Key to Hell, Goldie the Gargoyle, Matthew the Raven and a display stand. Packaged in a special slipcase to evoke the Absolute Editions that inspired it.
Advance-solicited; on sale March 18, 2009
* Collector figure * $125 US
The following article and interview were written and conducted by John Charles, a NJ-based journalist who covers a diverse range of topics from finance, to toys, to advertising, and the psychology of shoppers.
Standing over 6 feet 7 inches tall, Brian Steele is one of the most interesting actors one could ever meet. Many are familiar with his work, but his face is virtually unknown. That’s because Brian Steele aka Creature Boy specializes is playing characters under layers of makeup and prosthetics. He’s taken some time from his busy schedule working on a new project and promoting Hellboy 2: The Golden Army to answer a few questions for us about Hellboy, acting, and being an action figure:
Brian Steele with Mezco’s Wink action figure - Photo courtesy of MezcoToyz.com
JC: You’ve done quite a few films and are very often in iconic battles that are the showpiece of a film. Yet because of you wear prosthetics/ makeup/ costumes you are virtually unrecognizable. What’s it like being an action star whose work is famous but whose face isn’t?
BS: I have no problem being unrecognizable. It’s all good! I have the best job in the world. Portraying these characters I get a chance to bring them to life then let them live on their own.
