Wednesday, April 14, 2010

HOT TOYS NEWS: HEY KIDS IT'S WHIPLASH FROM IRON MAN 2!

Hot Toys – MMS121 - Iron Man 2: 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine





~ Movie Masterpiece Series ~
Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine from the Iron Man 2 movie. The movie-accurate Whiplash collectible is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the image of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, muscular upper body, patterned tattoos, light-up functions, highly detailed accessories and weapons.








The 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie Iron Man 2
- Newly developed head sculpt with real-like facial expression, wrinkles and beard
- Multi-layered stereoscopic hair sculpture with grey highlight on dark brown hair
- Newly developed upper muscular body and arms
- Highly detailed patterned tattoos on neck, upper body, arms, palms and fingers
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Over 30 points of articulations
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable palms
- + One (1) pair for holding metal-like whips
- + One (1) pair of fists
- LED chest light (white light, battery operated, battery included)
- Metal-like electricity generator with light-up function at the back
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

- Brown-colored jumpsuit with burning effect and holes

- Hydraulic exoskeleton with brown-colored leather-like harness

- Brown-colored leather-like belt with accessories

- One (1) pair of brown-colored buckled boots



Accessories:

- Necklace with cross-shaped pendant

- Figure base with Whiplash nameplate and movie logo



Weapons:

- One (1) pair of metal-like whips with real-like flashes and wires



Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun

- Head Painted by JC. Hong

- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong



*Product shown is not final, pending licensor approval

**According to Marvel, there are legal implications regarding the orange-color of the pants as shown in the movie. Therefore, the pants’ color in merchandise would vary from that in the movie and would be tuned to brown color accordingly



Release date: end Q2 – early Q3, 2010

© 2010 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2010

Marvel Entertainment, LLC & subs.


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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

DIAMOND SELECT: JEDI KNIGHT LUKE SKYWALKER REVIEW!

Diamond Select has been producing Ultimate Quarter Scale Star Wars figures and have brought us large talking characters of Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Hoth and more. This time they have graciously sent us the Luke Skywalker Jedi outfit.




Packaging:
Large and I mean large window box that shows off the figure as well as the accessories. It has the white and red Clonetrooper helmet design used on recent Star Wars product.




Sculpt:
The Luke Skywalker face sculpt is a very close match to Mark Hamill as he appeared in the Return of the Jedi. Right down to his blue eyes and cleft chin.
The joints are strong and a little stiff, but there are tons of POA for your displaying enjoyment.








Costume:
Let's face it. These figures live and die by their costumes. Diamond Select has outfitted Luke in his black Jedi uniform with knee high boots and black belt.
He also comes with a Jedi robe, that has a wire embedded in the hood to help adjust the hood to hang correctly on the figure, be it laying down or covering the head. The design and quality of the fabric shows through. The neck of his tunic is open and showing a bit of the gray lining, a very nice touch.

Accessories:
Luke comes with two extra hands, a bone to recreate the scene from the Rancor den beneath Jabba's palace floor, a lightsaber with a removable laser green laser blade. The saber fits in the hands well as does the bone, although the bone is quite solid and heavy and could throw the balance of the figure off, save for the adjustable black stand.




Voice chip:
The great added value of these figures are that they are a third bigger than 12" figures and the fact that they talk! Make sure you flip the switch out of the Try Me demo and you can hear Luke say the lines from Return of the Jedi

Master Yoda, is Darth Vader my father?

(shutting down lightsaber sound effect) You've failed your Highness, I am a Jedi, like my father before me...

Then I am a Jedi.







Overall impressions:
We've seen some very cool characters come from Diamond
Select and Art Asylum recently. Luke Jedi Knight is one of these. Very high quality, cool accessories and clothing, and the voice chip. All of these things combine to create a huge Star Wars collectible!
I've seen that Darth Vader is coming soon, that will be a must have, and I'm hoping that we get Stormtroopers, Luke flight suit, Leia (New Hope) and a Chewbacca.
The Ultimate Quarter Scale Star Wars figures are the giants of the action figure aisle...









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Friday, April 2, 2010

WILDE IMAGINATION: 5 DAYS ONLY SALE!

IT'S NO APRIL FOOL'S!



Amazing Specials from Wilde Imagination - 5 Days Only!
Ellowyne Disenchantment
We're taking our cue from Ellowyne
And writing our very own poem;
Special offers on Ellowyne and Evangeline
So take advantage and bring them all home!

We're gearing up for some fun new items from Wilde Imagination coming the end of April. And to make room, we're offering amazing specials on selected items for both Ellowyne Wilde and Evangeline Ghastly!

These specials are good through Monday, April 5th at 9:00 p.m. EST only. As a special bonus, these items will ship for FREE within the continental U.S.! Once the sale ends, items will go back to previous pricing.


Don't Wait! These specials won't last long!
Check out the End of the Edition April Specials Cateogry for Ellowyne specials;

and the Almost Gone April Specials for Evangeline!

Shop Wilde Imagination Specials!


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GAMES WORKSHOP NEWS: BLOOD ANGELS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!



New: Blood Angels

With a brand-new codex; three new plastic sets, each replete with options; and a host of new metal characters available to order now, the Sons of Sanguinius have never been better equipped to battle with the foes of Humanity.



Sanguinary Guard The Sanguinary Guard are the most elite warriors of the Blood Angels. These all-new plastic models are intricately detailed and embody the Artifice and angelic savagery of the Blood Angels. Take a closer look at what's in the set here. Death Company The Death Company are for the first time available as a multi-part plastic kit: not only can you assemble a unique looking squad, but you'll also have a host of components left-over to customise your other squads with.




Death Company The Death Company are for the first time available as a multi-part plastic kit: not only can you assemble a unique looking squad, but you'll also have a host of components left-over to customise your other squads with.




Baal Predator The Baal Predator is the Blood Angels signature tank. Available for the first time as a multi-part plastic kit, you can see more of the weapon and assembly options, including the deadly flamestorm cannon, here.



Codex: Blood Angels The Blood Angels are honoured Space Marines of the First Founding and excel at close quarter fighting. Codex: Blood Angels is the essential guide to these noble warriors, order yours here.



The Sanguinor, Exemplar of the Host The Sanguinor is an all-new Blood Angels character who represents all of the noble aims of the Chapter. With a ton of special rules and powerful abilities, he's the ideal choice to lead your Blood Angels force.




Lemartes, Guardian of the Lost Chaplain Lemartes is the living embodiment of the Death Company - a Chaplain who has himself succumbed to the Black Rage. Yet he remains in control of his rage and continues to lead his brothers to a glorious end.

See all the new releases at Games Workshop!


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TONNER DOLL NEWS: GET FREE SHIPPING THROUGH APRIL 4!

NEW ARRIVALS AT TONNER DOLL:
Glowing Muse Cameo


Glowing Muse Honey


Click HERE for more new arrivals!

FREE Shipping!!

Order NOW and the shipping is on us!
(Use promo code MUSE10 at checkout.)

Offer Expires 4/4 at midnight EST.

*Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid on orders of new,
in stock items only shipped within the continental U.S. only. (Customers outside of continental US, use promo code MUSE10INT to receive a $9.95 shipping credit)


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DISNEY NEWS: DISNEY CHARACTERS GET INTO STAR WARS!


Next up (and my personal favorite) is the Disney Star Wars Action Figure Series. This is the fourth series of Disney Characters “dressed as” Star Wars Characters. These action figures are fully articulated and come with detailed accessories that would impress the most gregarious Wookiee.

The collection includes:

* Mickey Mouse as Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight. Mickey comes packaged with a translucent green lightsaber
* Minnie Mouse as Princess Leia in Boushh disguise. Minnie is equipped with an accessory helmet, staff, and thermal detonator (a must when sneaking into Jabba the Hutt’s Palace)
* Donald Duck as Han Solo trapped in Carbonite. Donald is also packed with an accessory staff and carbonite block
* Goofy as C-3PO
* Bad Pete as Boba Fett. Bad Pete comes with an accessory helmet, jet pack and blaster

Each action figure will be individually packaged and will retail for $8.95. They will be releasing in May at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.

STAR WARS RACERS



With the excitement of Star Wars Weekends ramping up, we wanted to share with you the newest Disney Star Wars Racers and Disney Star Wars Action Figures that are coming out later this spring at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. We’re excited to release the fourth collection of the popular Disney Star Wars Racers Series. Each die-cast Racer has been inspired by one of the great Star Wars Characters. The fourth series feature Yoda, Clone Trooper, Battle Droid, and Jedi Master Plo Koon.

Each vehicle is pack individually and retails for $5.95. Disney Star Wars Racers will release in June at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland Resorts.


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DKE TOYS NEWS: BIC PLASTICS PRODUCTS AT DKE, AWESOME!



Marka DKE Logo
DKE logo by Marka27


DKE TOYS Stock List





BIC BUDDY 8" DIY

New from BIC Plastics is D.I.Y 8" BIC Buddy!! This blank D.I.Y was designed strictly for creativity with clean large bold shapes and surface ready for you to customize! 8" D.I.Y is designed by artist Marka27 and is available in a matte white finish.

Truly a great vinyl canvas for customizing beginners and seasoned pros!

Click here to check out this video from the BIC custom show

Suggested Retail $25


BIC BUDDY 8" White DIY - Item # BICP0008









Killa Instinct Tribal Version BACK IN STOCK
by Marka27

Marka27 x Tribal Streetwear. 10" tall figure. Die cut window box.

Suggested Retail $90


The final shipment just arrived.

Killa Instinct Tribal Version - Item #BICP0006








BIC Buddy - Artist Series #1

BIC Buddy designed by U.S. Graffiti Artist - Marka27; the first artist series features some of today's most talented artists/ designers - Cope2, David Flores, Kano, Marka27, Ritzy Periwinkle, Jesse Hernandez, MAD, SKET, Brandt Peters, Scribe, Angry Woebots, Andrew Bell and Indie84.

Suggested Retail $8 each


BIC Buddy - Artist Series #1 - Item #BICP0007



Sketchartis
by Dave Flores

12" tall with dual-welded razor sharp knives. Packed in a 4 C Box.
Limited edition of 200 pcs.

Suggested Retail $170


Sketchartis - Item #BICP0003






Bodega
by kaNO

6" tall Figure. Limited edition of 300 pcs.

Suggested Retail $45


Bodega - Item #BICP0011

only a few left






Sham The Clown

by MAD Design

10" figure with bendy arms. Comes with 2 knives and 2 bottles. 1 C color window box. Limited edition of 300 pcs.

Suggested Retail $90


Sham The Clown - Item #BICP0001





Sham the Clown Black & Gold Edition

This is the special My Plastic Heart NYCC Black & Gold edition of the 10 inch Sham figure design by MAD. The most limited version of this figure, it is limited to only 96 pcs and comes with 2 knives and 2 bottles to stick it to his unsuspecting enemies.

Suggested Retail $100


Sham the Clown Black & Gold Edition - BICP0002







Vinyl's Attack

by Nicolas LESAFFRE

10" Tall Vinyl Figure. Packaged in a 4C window box. Limited edition of 100 pcs.

Suggested Retail $80

Vinyl's Attack - Item #BICP0012

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YES! YES! YES! WALKING DEAD HEADING FOR AMC NETWORK AS LIVE ACTION SERIES!!!!

'Walking Dead' comic book headed to AMC network



AMC network says it's bringing the popular "Walking Dead" comic book to TV as a live-action series set to debut in October.

Created by Robert Kirkman, "The Walking Dead" explores the aftermath of a world overrun by zombies. It follows a group of human survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who journey in search of a safe home.

AMC announced Monday that the series will begin filming in Atlanta in June. It was initially scheduled for six episodes.

Only Jon Bernthal has been announced for the cast. Among those behind the camera is executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, whose feature credits include "The Terminator," ''Aliens" and "Armageddon."


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BANDAI AMERICA NEWS: MORPH YOUR KID'S EASTER BASKET THIS YEAR!

Easter is just around the corner and parents are looking to rev up their kids’ baskets with a morph-tastic gift alongside those chocolate bunnies. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Bandai America Incorporated can help parents “power up” baskets and keep kids entertained long after the Easter egg hunts are over. The value-packed toys offer multiple ways to play, enhancing the creativity and imagination of playtime experiences.



Easter baskets will be action-packed with the inclusion of any one of the following Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys:



· Mix & Morph Base ($14.99 SRP) – The Mini Mix & Morph Base fits perfectly in any Easter basket and is portable enough for kids to carry with them on their Easter egg hunt. This value-packed set includes a Mini Base, two figures, and one key. The included figures have detachable limbs and torsos that kids can mix and morph to create their own unique Ranger or Megazord. Children can collect additional Rangers and Megazords to create hundreds of figures.



· Dino Megazord ($24.99 SRP) – Kids can spend their spring holiday mixing and matching five morphable Zords or combine them into the Dino Megazord from the TV show! The Dino Megazord includes Tyrannosaurus, Mastodon, Sabertooth Tiger, Pterodactyl and Triceratops Dinozords. Kids can collect and combine with the Vehicle Zord System to create their own larger Megazord.



· Zord Vehicles ($9.99 SRP) – Rev up kids’ holiday with Zord Vehicles that each have their own unique morphin’ action and include a 4” articulated Ranger. Collect and combine two or three different vehicles (Dino Cyles or Morphin Racers) or collect five vehicles to combine into the Ultimate Megazord (each sold separately).


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MEZCO TOYZ NEWS: RETAILERS OFFER PRE-ORDER FOR KICK ASS FIGURES!

Retailers Offer Mezco Kick-Ass Figures For Pre-Order!


“Kick-Ass”, the action-adventure movie from Lionsgate and Matthew Vaughn, is a twisted high-octane adventure that redefines the “super hero” genre, based on the popular comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.




Kick-Ass, a.k.a. Dave Lizewski is an average teenager and avid comic-book fan, who decides to become a real-life superhero, Kick-Ass! With no actual super powers, his life is forever changed as he encounters the violent, real-crime world of common thugs, drug lords and underworld mobsters.

Kick-Ass 1/12 scale 6” action figure that captures the essence of “Kick-Ass” armed with two billy-clubs, and wearing signature suit and mask.

Hit-Girl, a.k.a. Mindy Mc Cready is an 11 year-old pig-tailing wearing waif with the fighting skills of a ninja. This little super hero proves she has some real kick- ass skills.

The 1/12 Scale action figure features Hit-Girl in her signature plaid skirt, purple wig and cape. Armed with a pair of butterfly knives, and her double Gitano bladed mindy stick.

Ships October 2010.

Mezco will also be offering a plethora of related Kick-Ass merchandise, from magnet sets and water bottles to sticker sheets and shot glasses. Look for them in finer retailers when the film hits theaters on April 16th, 2010.

Visit Mezco Toyz for more information.


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HASBRO TOY NEWS: FANS TO SELECT ONE ROBOT FOR CLASS OF 2010!

Hasbro "Rolls Out" TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame
TRANSFORMERS Fans Will Participate in Selecting One Robot for the Class of 2010



After more than 25 years of "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" action, Hasbro /quotes/comstock/13*!has/quotes/nls/has (HAS 38.88, +0.47, +1.22%) is announcing the TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame that will honor both "ROBOTS IN DISGUISE" and those influential in creating and building this iconic entertainment brand.

Heroic AUTOBOTS OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE, as well as evil DECEPTICONS MEGATRON and STARSCREAM, will be the first robots honored with admission as chosen by Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame internal panel of judges. TRANSFORMERS fans around the world will determine a fifth robot to join the inaugural class via voting on the Transformers.com website starting on Monday, May 10, 2010. The winning robot will be revealed Saturday night, June 26, 2010 in Orlando, FL at the annual TRANSFORMERS convention known as "BotCon" when the entire Class of 2010 will be officially inducted.

"The TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame celebrates a global entertainment property that has sparked the imagination of millions of kids over the past 26 years and remains one of the world's most iconic brands," said Greg Lombardo, senior director of marketing for TRANSFORMERS. "Starting in 2010, Hasbro will annually honor fans' most-loved characters from the world of CYBERTRON as well as those individuals who have helped shape a brand that has spawned thousands of popular action figures, multiple animated series and two blockbuster live action movies that set worldwide box office records."

First introduced in 1984 by Hasbro and Takara as a toy line, the TRANSFORMERS brand has provided kids with hours of MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE fun with their action figures that convert from robot to vehicles and back again. Legions of boys around the world grew up creating fantastic adventures and battles set on both the planet CYBERTRON and Earth that featured the "good-guy" AUTOBOTS and the "bad-guy" DECEPTICONS. Since then, more than 7500 robots have been introduced and are now eligible to earn a slot in the TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame's inaugural class.

Visit the Transformers website!


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