Hot Toys just released a backstage sneak peek photo of the upcoming Blade II figure. And as to be expected from Hot Toys, the resemblance to actor Wesley Snipes is uncanny.

MICHAEL KEATON AS BATMAN BUST
SCULPTED BY JOSEPH MENNA

In honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Michael Keaton’s quintessential portrayal of Batman is presented in bust form.
From Warner Bros.’ ground-breaking, blockbuster 1989 movie BATMAN, Michael Keaton as Batman is poised for action as he prepares to throw his trademark Batarang. With a gothic-inspired base, the design is reminiscent of the architectural vision of designer Anton Furst’s Academy Award-winning Gotham City.
The MICHAEL KEATON AS BATMAN BUST is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75″ high x 5.5″ wide x 4.5″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 15, 2010 * Bust * $80 US
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Hot Toys just sent out this teaser photo of their upcoming 1/6th Lt. Aldo Raine collectible figure from the movie Inglourious Basterds. The character is played by actor Brad Pitt.

New York, January 15, 2010 —Standing in front of the mechanical wolves from the film Wolfen on display at Museum of the Moving Image, Mike Drake, Mezco’s Director of Special Projects, “handed off” various items from the new film The Wolfman to Barbara Miller, the Museum’s Collection Curator. The donated items include two prototypes of action figures of the new film’s main character: The Wolfman.

Mattel Rings in New Year with New WWE® Toy Line Targeted to Both Kids and Collectors

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — World Wrestling Entertainment(R) (NYSE: WWE) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today debut the most comprehensive portfolio of WWE(R) action figures and accessories for fans of all ages on store shelves worldwide. Mattel will manufacture, market and distribute the exclusive line of WWE action figures and accessories. These two leading entertainment brands will bring the thrill of WWE home in a new and fun way to the more than half a billion television households that view WWE programming worldwide. In the U.S. alone, more than 16 million viewers tune in each week to “Monday Night Raw(R),” “Friday Night SmackDown(R),” “ECW(R)” and “WWE Superstars.”

The line includes action figures and toys for both kids and collectors. Younger fans will delight in Mattel’s first-ever FlexForce(TM) Action Figures, which allow them to recreate the excitement of their favorite WWE Superstar moves. Based on innovative design research, the figures utilize flex-loaded arms and legs to execute the thrilling trademark maneuvers made famous by WWE Superstars such as John Cena(R), CM Punk(R) and Rey Mysterio(R). Other products designed specifically for kids will include Superstar Rings, Championship Belts, Ring Action Megaphone and motion-activated Tough Talkers(TM) that deliver WWE Superstar catch phrases and striking sounds.

PopBox Collectibles is proud to present their first in a line of Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen collectibles, with this majestic 12″ Optimus Prime statuette.

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Hot Toys is delighted to present the 1/6th scale T800 collectible figure from the Terminator 2: Judgment Day movie.

The sophisticated T800 collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted muscular body and detailed head.