MEZCO releases the second in their series of stylized horror icons; Leatherface from the infamous Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Standing 9 inches tall, the maniac comes complete with chainsaw, bucket of glistening gore, bloody mallet, “bone” handle knife, and removable apron. Leatherface features 13 points of articulation and real cloth clothing….
Mezco Toyz continues their deluxe 9-inch format with The Warriors. Featuring forty points of articulation and highly detailed cloth outfit, these figures are sure to please. The 1st figure of the series is the infamous Orphans Leader with straight razor, alternate fighting hands, and action stand….
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.
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.
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.
