Action Figure Times: 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

WIZKIDS GAMES NEWS: WIZKIDS CEASES OPERATIONS!

Announcement

The Topps Company announced today that WizKids will immediately cease operations and discontinue its product lines.

Scott Silverstein, CEO of Topps, said “This was an extremely difficult decision. While the company will still actively pursue gaming initiatives, we feel it is necessary to align our efforts more closely with Topps current sports and entertainment offerings which are being developed within our New York office.”

Upon notifying our partners, Topps will immediately pursue strategic alternatives so that viable brands and properties, including HeroClix, can continue without noticeable disruption. To that end, WizKids will continue supporting Buy it By the Brick redemptions for Arkham Asylum, and the December Organized Play events for HeroClix.

For consumer announcements, please refer to www.wizkidsgames.com over the coming days for further information.

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DKE NEWS: AMANDA VISELL

DKE logo by Zimo

PINK ELEPHANT - VAMPIRE EDITION by AMANDA VISELL

Each colorway of Amanda Visell's Pink Elephant series features a completely new paint deco and theme. In this spooky 3rd installment, a blood-sucking Drunky McSkunky perches atop a vampiric elephant, with their victim in stowed away in the stomach. Eeek! A magnetic butt keeps Count Drunky in place, and the Elephant features a wood-like texture in homage to the wood sculptures prevalent Amanda's work. 6" tall. Vinyl. Edition of 400. Produced by MUNKY KING.

Suggested Retail $70

monkey king metal

THE MONKEY KING

Standing 8" tall on his own, The Monkey King ships fully loaded with a removable crown, transparent cloud, and staff. A bendy prehensile tail can wrap around his staff as he surfs on his cloud. Based on an animated short by Nathan Jurevicius for MTV about the legendary Monkey King of Chinese folklore. The Earth Monkey features Nathan's traditional color palette. The Metal Edition was an SDCC Exclusive. Designed by Nathan Jurevicius, sculpted by Dave Pressler and produced by Munky King. Earth Monkey edition limited to 600. Metal edition limited to 150.

Suggested Retail $55

DIY PUSHER by Thomas Han

Produced by Munky King. Vinyl. 6 inches tall. Comes with 4 removable masks (Spirit, Pirate, Monster, Animal) Limited.

Suggested Retail $40

Thomas Han's PUSHERS

Munky King is proud to present the 2nd wave of our production of LA artist Thomas Han's PUSHERS.

The Monster Pusher is the third in series of four mystical influencers: Spirit, Pirate, Monster, and Animal. The Monster has a unique mask and "face" with candy-colored pin-striping over a gradient black pearlescent base, reminiscent of Thomas's unique colors and fine line work. 6 inches tall. Only 500 Black Monster.

Suggested Retail $60

We also have some Spirit and Pirate Pushers from the original run.
NOW $27 each.

VISIT DKE Toys

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ENTERTAINMENT EARTH NEWS: GI JOE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FIGURES WAVE 12 REVISION 3!

G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Action Figures Wave 12 Revision 2 Description:

* Guns, guts, and glory!
* Brand-new sculps!
* Get yours now!

G.I. Joe is back and he'll fight for freedom wherever there's trouble! A Real American Hero celebrates its 25th anniversary with this electrifying assortment that features brand-new Action Figures based on the characters and designs of the earlier Real American Hero line. Each articulated figure stands 3 3/4-inches tall. Get yours now and fight the good fight for freedom! Ages 5 and up.

This G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Action Figures Wave 12 Revision 2 case includes 8 individually packaged characters (subject to change):
1x BAT
1x Airborne
1x Dreadnok Ripper
1x Cobra Diver (MASS Device)
1x Cobra Ninja Viper with Gear
1x Cobra Trooper (Red Logo)
1x Python Patrol Crimson Guard
1x Tripwire (MASS Device)
(subject to change).

Cobras! Joes! Ninjas! Bikers!

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PHALANX STUDIO NEWS: POLITICHIO: LYING IS JUST WHAT HE DOES BEST!

Politichio

The Golden Noise and Lying Puppet

Taiwan Designer Toy label – Phalanx just released their very limited resin sculpture called “Politichio”.

Stands 5.5-inches tall and come with display base and confidential suitcase, you can choose your favor glasses color from gold, black or transparency.

“Politichio” is designed by Phalanx Studio (Phalanx in-house design team), they are fully inspired by the well know fairy tale – Pinocchio. “The getting longer nose is the most exciting part of story” said by Phalanx Studio. Pinocchio won’t have any advantage when he is telling a lie, but when “Politico” is lying, what they get is unimaginable…

Brand: Phalanx

Hieght: 5.5 inches

Designer: Phalanx Studio

Material: Resin

Released Date: Now / Order to Make

QTY: TBA

Price: TBA

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TOY2R NEWS: TOY2R SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER!

TOY2R is happy to bring some holiday cheer to collectors with the release of two 8 inch Holiday Qee Bears for 2008. This release includes the Traditional Green Bear and the Wintery Blue Bear. Each is limited to only 130 pcs with an SRP of $70 each. Delivered in time for the holidays - its a whole lot better than a sweater!

**Special note - a few of these will be made available at the TOY2R x DBA POP UP store this Friday and then a few more at December's VTN show in Pasadena!
DBA BROOKLYN location: 454 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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TRIFORCE NEWS: 1:1 LOCUST DRONE MAQUETTE FROM GEARS OF WAR!

TriForce Releases Final Version Of 1:1 Scale ‘Gears of War’ Locust Drone Design Maquette

Sculpt By Epic Games Art Director Chris Perna;

Paint Work By Jordu Schell

TriForce Sales, LLC announced today that it has finalized work on its 1:1 scale Gears of War Locust Drone design maquette. The piece was sculpted by Chris Perna, art director, Epic Games, and painted by highly respected special effects and creature creator Jordu Schell. The bust stands 19 inches high, weighs approximately 15 pounds, and will be available to ship by the first quarter of 2009. View us on the web at ProjectTriforce.com

“We wanted to give fans a chance to own a true piece of video game history,” said Drew Seldin, a spokesman for TriForce. “By using a design maquette created by Chris Perna, we knew we were giving fans the truest version of the Locust Drone possible. To complement Chris’ design, we brought in Jordu Schell, a special effects master who has worked on some of Hollywood ’s most memorable creatures.”

”It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Jordu Schell and TriForce on the full-scale Locust Drone sculptures,” said Chris Perna, art director of Epic Games. “We hope Gears fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike will be pleased with these pieces, as we put great effort into every last detail.”

"The opportunity to work with Chris Perna, and TriForce was a unique and exciting one, said painter Jordu Schell. “I pulled out all the stops with the coloring; after all, it's not every day that you get a chance to be a part of one of the biggest games ever created."

Gears of War 2 tells the story of humanity's last stand against the nightmarish, underground Locust Horde, and is the follow-up to one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. Gears of War 2 blends best-in-class third-person shooter action with unsurpassed high-definition visuals, all layered on top of an engaging story of survival, loss and retribution. Gears of War 2 will be available worldwide on Nov. 7 exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. For more information, visit Gears of War

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MEZCO TOYZ NEWS:

Coming from Mezco:
* Living Dead Dolls Series 16 Variants
* Hellboy II: The Golden Army 18" Hellboy
* Heroes Series 1
* Heroes Series 2
* Hellboy II: The Golden Army 3.75" Box Set
* Cinema of Fear: Freddy & Leatherface Halloween Special

For more information visit Mezco Toyz

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COLLECTIONDX NEWS: STUDIO KAIJU'S EASTER VEGETIS VINYL!

COLLECTIONDX ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE NOR’EASTER VEGETIUS KAIJU VINYL TOY

Kaiju Big Battel’s Vegetius gets a cold weather makeover courtesy of
CollectionDX

Following the sold-out "Gore
Version Sky Deviler" CollectionDX is proud to announce our latest
exclusive toy - the Nor'easter ver. Vegetius!

Vegetius stands 12 inches tall and is made out of translucent blue glitter
soft vinyl. Made in Japan by the master craftsmen at Marmit, Vegetius has
5 points of articulation and is limited to 50 pieces.

Vegetius is one of the many giant monsters that take part in the
Boston-based Kaiju Big Battel, a series of live action-monster wrestling
events. He is the most beast-like creature of the Battel and no man or
monster can control him around food.

This color scheme is meant to evoke the harsh, cold winter of the New
England region, home to both CollectionDX and Kaiju Big Battel. The blue
vinyl is translucent with metallic flakes; a color mixed exclusively for
CollectionDX. This color has never been done by Marmit before.

Nor'easter ver. Vegetius is available NOW in the CollectionDX shop for $65

http://www.collectiondx.com/node/2749

The figure comes bagged with a header card featuring art by CollectionDX’s
own JoshB.

About CollectionDX LLC

Located in Northern Massachusetts, CollectionDX LLC (CollectionDX) is one
of the most popular sources of information about Japanese Robots,
Monsters, Space toys and other otaku fixations on the web. In addition to
the highly trafficked web site, CollectionDX also produces audio and
video, exclusive toys, apparel and babies. Lots and lots of babies.
CollectionDX founder Joshua Bernard co-authored the 2007 book Tokyo
Underground: Toy and Design Culture in Tokyo, which is pretty hard to come
across these days. Visit CollectionDX at http://www.collectiondx.com

About Studio Kaiju

Studio Kaiju, an independent Boston-based performance and media group, is the
creator of Kaiju Big Battel, the world's only live monster mayhem spectacle.
Producer of consistently sold-out events, Studio Kaiju is best known for
its live
tournament-style performances, which are a character driven, tongue-in-cheek
hybrid of American pro-wrestling, Japanese monster-movies, and lowbrow
pop-culture. Visit Studio Kaiju at http://www.kaiju

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TONNER DOLL NEWS: NEW DC "WOMEN OF POWER" SERIES!

WONDER WOMAN™ as you’ve never seen her before!

At the peak of this year’s hottest couture fashion trend, uniting pop culture and fashion, comes Diana of Themyscira™, the newest TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™.

This original creation shines as the princess and champion of Themyscira that she is and is available EXCLUSIVELY here!!

Clearly prepared for an audience with the gods, she will stand in your collection commanding the homage deserved of such royalty! Her long red and white gown is accessorized with jewels that will dazzle mere mortals. She is complete with evening gauntlets (everyone knows you don’t where the short ones to formal events) and her signature emblem on her belt.

You can check with her first, but I would make sure that any of your other figures which face her are genuflecting. I’m just sayin’…

Diana of Themyscira is the first of five fashion inspired super heroines all strictly limited to 200 pieces each.

Fully authorized by DC Comics

LE 200

Price: $159.99

KARA OF KRYPTON™

"I have gone by many names, but the one I am most fond of is: Kara!" KARA OF KRYPTON™, cousin to KAL-EL, is without a doubt the most breathtaking KRYPTONIAN ever. ‘THE GIRL OF STEEL’ wears a daring two-piece gown with cropped blouse and long sleeves trimmed in ribbon and a rhinestone brooch. The faux-wrap skirt with lustrous gold faux leather belt shows a hint of knee. Her heroic accessories include a sinuous chiffon cape, gold bead earrings, pantyhose, and faux leather strappy heels with tiny button details. Features the SUPERGIRL™ head sculpt; display stand included.

IN STOCK NOW!

Price: $159.99

BLACK CANARY™: Blonde Bombshell

BLACK CANARY’s™ tantalizing looks, mental and physical strength, expert martial arts skills, and motorcycle expertise make her 100% deserving of the title, “The Blonde Bombshell.” Dinah Lance™ is quite the alluring songbird dressed in a fitted satin gown with a mesh deep “V” insert and sleeves topped off with a choker collar. Black feathers scattered on the flared skirt and a matching satin belt with rhinestone encrusted belt buckle that wraps around her slim torso add to this gown’s sexy look. The final touches include sparkling rhinestone hoop earrings, pantyhose, and faux leather strappy heels. Features the ‘Tess Trueheart’ head sculpt; display stand included.

Call 800 794 2107 to Pre Order yours now!
Begins shipping first week of November, 2008.

Price: $159.99

MERA™: Queen of Atlantis

Married to Orin (better know as AQUAMAN), MERA™, QUEEN OF ATLANTIS is the most spectacular Atlantean under the sea. MERA™, both brave and beautiful, is dressed in a radiant evening gown of luminous sequins. This strapless body skimming gown with funnel sleeves and elegant train of sequins and multiple chiffon godets is the perfect outfit for any underwater soirée. Of course the Atlantean queen wears a royal crown encrusted with sparkling beads, gilt shells and starfish. Dangling sea shell earrings, pantyhose, and matching faux leather heels complete her regal ensemble. Display stand included.

Price: $159.99

POISON IVY: Sealed With a Kiss - NEW!!

GOTHAM’s most eco-friendly antagonist and toxic seductress is dressed to kill as Sealed with a Kiss. BATMAN would have to agree that PAMELA ISLEY is nothing short of intoxicating dressed in a curve-hugging jersey gown. The asymmetrical neckline with peek a boo cutout leads to shoulder baring sleeves. The attached knee exposing skirt with draped chiffon hip yoke and full chiffon flounce is accented with a spray of feathers, leaves and beads. Earrings of gold leaves with bead accents, green mesh tights, and matching faux leather mules finish off this poisonous look. Features the Stella head sculpt; display stand included.

NEW! SHIPPING NOW

Price: $159.99

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QUANTUM MECHANIX NEWS: STARGATE SG-1 F-302 FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR REPLICA!

A Stargate Prop that Isn't the StargateStargate SG-1 F-302 Fighter Interceptor Replica Description:

* Ready for take off!
* Must have for any Stargate fan!
* Highly detailed replica!

The F-302 is the culmination of Stargate Command's effort to develop a strategic fighter/interceptor with limited (intra-system) hyperspace capabilities to challenge Goa'uld dominance of the air. Based on the successful X-302 prototype, which was itself reverse-engineered from the Goa'uld Death Glider, the F-302 is Earth's first true production starfighter and is our first line of defense against extraterrestrial threats. And now you can own your own F-302 screen-accurate replica, taken directly from the Stargate SG-1 CGI files.

This highly-detailed, hand-painted ship model has a wingspan of 8 inches and measures 4 1/2-inches from nose to engine exhaust. The F-302 comes with a 9 x 6-inch diorama modeled after the flight deck on Earth's first deep-space battleship, the Prometheus. When mounted on it's stand (the fighter can be removed), the F-302 is displayed on the verge of take off from the flight deck, with gears down (but just starting to retract) and hovering over the deck.

Complete with standard armaments, the F-302 comes with four wing-mounted missiles and two nose-mounted rail guns. The two-man cockpit is visible through the clear canopy and all regulation markings are in place, including warning placards measuring less than 2/16 of an inch.

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ENTERBAY NEWS: BRUCE LEE FISTS OF FURY!

REAL MASTERPIECE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE> BRUCE LEE Series> BRUCE LEE FIST OF FURY!

* Product Code：RM-0006
* Product：BRUCE LEE FIST OF FURY
* Release Date：2008-11
* Edition：WORLDWIDE LIMITED EDTION OF 5000
* Product Status：PRE-ORDER
* MSRP：$320 USD

This product has not been officially released yet. We are currently accepting pre orders, please kindly forward your details (Name,Address and Telephone Number,Quantity) to preorder@enterbay.com

N.B: Price listed above excludes shipping

Features:

* 30 cm Tall
* 2 Supreme "BRUCE LEE " Head Sculpts from "FIST OF FURY"
* 3 sets of Hair style for "FIST OF FURY"
* ENTERBAY's Exclusive Eyeball system 360
* 2 sets of detailed Tailor-made outfit from "FIST OF FURY"
* BL-3 Body
* Deluxe Diorama base made by premium wood.
* "Chinese Sick Man" kick board (Frame made by wood)
* 5 designs of posing hands
* Nuncha
* Figure Stand FS-100
* Serial numbered Certificate card
* ENTERBAY's Luxury Packaging (Collectors Edition )

Each set comes with a serial number on BL-3 Body, Certificate of Authentication card, Wooden Diorama base and the Packaging box.

OFFICIAL LIKENESS SCULPTED by ARNIE KIM

"FIST OF FURY" �1993 STAR TV Filmed Entertainment (HK) Limited and STAR TV Filmed Entertainment Limited.

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PRIZE MONKEY THANKSGIVING CONTEST!

A wonderful gift which will be treasured forever, a Mini-Me sculpture from ModelWorks captures the detail of the Big-Me and translates it into a cute pint sized character.

Choose from a range of our action bodies, executive bodies, sporting bodies – or Big-Buddies real body, which ever you choose all Mini-Me’s are adorable and will get more laughs than being stuck in a lift with Will Ferrel, Eddie Murphy and George Bush.

Ordering is simple – just go to the web site and complete a simple order form and up load a photograph of the subjects head (we need a close up so we can get the detail and expressions) then choose the body for your mini-me and that’s it. IMPORTANT – all Mini-Me’s make the subject look around 38.7% better looking that they really are, great for people who need a little confidence boost.

We take it from there …. Around 10 days later your hand sculptured, hand painted mini me will be winging its way to your house (or your friends house) with FedEx.

Now one lucky AFTimes reader will be chosen to win a free Mini-Me Action Figure!
Just head on over the Prize Monkey section of our forums and post an entry in the Mini-Me contest thread. No purchase necessary, you don't even have to register. So, enter today. One lucky winner will be chosen over the Thanksgiving Day Holiday Weekend.

Enter HERE!

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MODELWORKS NEWS: NEW MINI-ME PERSONALIZED CARICATURE ACTION FIGURES!

MINI-ME

Hand-Sculpted Individually Personalized Caricature Action Figures

New from ModelWorks

Immortalize yourself as an action hero without diving into freezing waters to save a damsel in distress.

Maybe your heroic exploit is just a daily excursion to the office or carpooling the kids to school in an SUV – or maybe you fancy yourself starring in the next Batman movie. Whatever your endeavor, ModelWorks Mini-Me makes you the star attraction by creating an artfully crafted replica, fashioned in your likeness, and on the body of your choice.

Unlike other caricature figures, ModelWorks Mini-Me separates itself from the pack by making a hobby-grade, hand sculpted and hand-painted model. The difference lies in the details. “We don’t just sculpt a face, we capture an expression. We don’t just offer a choice of bodies, we can dress and accessorize to your specifications – right down to an heirloom earring or a well-worn sneaker,” said Graeme Warring, president of ModelWorks and creator of the Mini-Me. “ModelWorks is a precision model maker of high-end aircraft and maritime models and that is what gives us the edge when it comes to detailed work.”

Creating and ordering a Mini-Me is easy and fun. It works like this: Simply visit the website minimodelworks.com and fill out the order form. Then on the same site, upload photographs of your head and face. Next, choose the body for your mini-me or send images of your own outfit and accessories and ModelWorks will customize a body. After receiving the order, artists will sculpt your Mini-Me and ship it directly to you. The turnaround time is just 10 days.

Now that’s a mini-miracle.

Mini-Me ModelWorks makes downsizing fun.

MSRP: $99.95 for a single figure plus shipping

Couples, families or teams, please call for quote.

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MATTY COLLECTOR.COM NEWS: DCU CLASSICS WAVE 8 ANNOUNCED!

Matty announces DCU Classics Wave 8

Big news here from MattyCollector.com. In addition to moving closer to having our DCU brand pages up (look for those in December with release calendars and picture archives!), we are thrilled to announce the premier of WAVE 8 of DCU Classics figures! Look for these to hit stores in mid-Spring 2009. Truly some of the best figures we have done to date!

Wave 8 will include:
# Hawkgirl™
# Gentleman Ghost™
# Dr Fate™ (with a chase classic version)
# Parademon™ (both Red and Yellow versions split 50/50!)
# Mr. Terrific™
# Vigilante
# Commander Steel™

And drum roll…the Collect and Connect™ bonus figure, and our biggest yet at a whopping 10 inches is… GIGANTA™

A great new wave with some army builders and characters who have never made it to toy shelves before! We couldn't be more thrilled with the fan support and the quality of these figures. Keep those comments coming on the message boards because we always want to hear what you have to say!

PS: We are getting closer to announcing a release date for Adam Strange™/Starfire™ and the Justice League Unlimited™ Gotham Criminals 4 pack. Stay tuned to our news section in the next few days.

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MATTY COLLECTOR.COM NEWS: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE PACKAGING REVEAL!

MOTU Packaging Reveal

MOTU Classics fans,

Well, we are getting that much closer to the on sale date for the first two MOTU Classics Figures He-Man® and Beast Man®! Both will be on sale Dec. 1, 2008 with new figures following after that once per month. Everyone at MattyCollector.comSM is so excited to get these figures into fan's hands. We know you have been waiting a long time for this!

To help with the countdown, we are proud to reveal the brand new packaging for this line! The new packaging features a brand new blister and card back paying homage to the original toy line, including cross sells, vintage art and a brand new character bio for each figure. A lot of love went into this package design and we hope collectors will enjoy the package as much as we did designing it.

Keep those posts coming on all the fan sites. We love your input and want to continue to make MOTU Classics and all the toys available on Matty Collector.com as fan-friendly as possible!

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DIAMOND SELECT NEWS: ULTIMATE SCALE CLASSIC SPOCK!

Star Trek Ultimate 1:4 Scale Commander Spock Action Figure Description:

* For the Star Trek fan!
* Large figure!
* Must have for any Trekkie!

The adventure of a lifetime continues with this release in the growing Star Trek Ultimate Quarter-Scale line with the impeccably logical Mr. Spock! Measuring 19-inches tall, this landmark Ultimate Quarter-Scale release features the Vulcan officer in a detailed Starfleet uniform complete with phaser and communicator accessories, additional Vulcan hands, sound clips from the classic Star Trek series and a display stand!

Fascinating, Captain!

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HASBRO TOY NEWS: EXCLUSIVE ECLIPTIC EVADER TIE FIGHTER WITH HOBBIE!

Star Wars Exclusive Ecliptic Evader TIE Fighter with Hobbie Description:

* A Diamond/Previews Exclusive!
* Based on the Star Wars: Empire comic book series.
* Exclusive figure included!

Hot from the pages of the Star Wars: Empire comic book series, this fantastic vehicle features massive blast-off panels, awesome Rebel wing decoration, and a 3 3/4-inch Hobbie Klivian in Imperial Pilot Outfit action figure you won't find anywhere else. Add this impressive ship to your growing fleet!

These Ecliptic Evader TIE Fighters were used by Biggs Darklighter and his mutineers to escape the Rand Ecliptic. Low on fuel, the group returned to the Ecliptic only to find it had been taken over by a Rebel cell led by Hobbie Klivian. The TIEs were then refitted with hyperdrives, astromech sockets, and ejection seats for a mission to steal X-wings from Incom. Finally, in a bold statement of defiance, these formerly Imperial fighters were emblazoned with the Rebel Alliance symbol. Biggs' pilots then ejected from the TIE Fighters-- with the astromech droids piloting the ships on their own-- a tactic that drew off Imperial TIE fighters on patrol around the system, allowing Darklighter and his team the proper distraction to gain entry to the Incom facility.

Join the Empire. Then Steal Ships

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MCFARLANE TOY NEWS: TARGET TO CARRY EXCLUSIVE NFL FIGURE!

TARGET STORES TO CARRY EXCLUSIVE FOOTBALL FIGURE
National Retailer Will Also Carry New 3-inch Football Figures

Starting next January, Sports Picks collectors will have a new place to find their favorite collectibles. Select Target stores will be carrying our NFL 2008, Wave 3 lineup to kick off their return to the Sports Picks Family. As part of their NFL 2008, Wave 3 assortment, Target stores will receive an exclusive "Thanksgiving Day" version of Cowboys running back, Marion Barber III.

Alongside Barber and the rest of NFL 2008, Wave 3, Target stores will also be carrying an assortment of 3-inch NFL figures. This "best of the best" 3-inch lineup includes LaDainian Tomlinson, Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady, Peyton & Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger.

There are approximately 1,500 Target stores in 47 states, including more than 175 SuperTarget® stores that add an upscale grocery shopping experience. This Sports Picks renaissance begins with approximately 350 Target stores - stay tuned to Spawn.com for a full store listing to find the location nearest you.

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SPAWN NEWS: SPAWN 185 SELLS OUT!

TODD MCFARLANE AND WHILCE PORTACIO SPAWN AN IMMEDIATE SELL OUT!

SPAWN #185's all-new direction completely sells out!

The comic book event of the season started off with a bang as SPAWN's new direction, courtesy of Image Founders Todd McFarlane & Whilce Portacio, resulted in an immediate distribution-level sell-out!

"Obviously it’s good news to have the initial issue sell out so quickly, but now the bigger task is to continue that momentum in the issues going forward," Spawn creator Todd McFarlane said. "As a reminder, the first few issues will be a lot of setup before we kick this into high gear. Each issue isn’t meant to be its own stand-alone book."

As if SPAWN #185's cataclysmic and unforgettable opening wasn't enough, readers were also introduced to the awakening of the mysterious and comatose Patient 47. In the pages that followed, secrets boiled to the surface and lives were lost, creating one of the greatest mysteries to hit the SPAWN mythos. While limited amounts of the first printing may still be available at your local comic book store, a second printing will hit stands soon to meet the additional demand.

SPAWN #185 2nd ptg., a 32-page full color comic book for $2.95, will be available in stores soon. To hear Todd McFarlane’s pod cast on the Spawn 185 redirection and for more Spawn Comic Book information visit http://endgame.spawn.com/.

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ENTERTAINMENT EARTH NEWS: GENTLE GIANTS BOUNTY HUNTERS BUST-UPS!

Star Wars Bust-Ups Series 3 6-Pack Description:
For distribution only in the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THESE ITEMS ARE RANDOMLY PACKED IN BLIND PACKAGING, WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS FOR OPENED BUST-UPS.

The Bounty Hunters! Gentle Giant introduces Star Wars Bust-Ups Series 3 - mini bust model kits in scale to the Star Wars 3 3/4-inch action figure line. This set includes 6 individually packaged bust-ups in "blind" packaging. YOU WILL RECEIVE 6 RANDOMLY PACKED BUST-UPS, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REQUEST SPECIFIC CHARACTERS. There are six different Star Wars characters in Series 3 to collect: Boba Fett, Zuckuss, Dengar, 4-LOM, Bossk, and Jango Fett. Only by purchasing the display case of 12 mystery bust-ups, are you guaranteed to have all six Star Wars Series 3 Bust-Ups.

Gentle Giant's line of products is based on original scan data from the Lucasfilm Archives, as well as on-location work.

Watch Out for Bounty Hunters!

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EXECUTIVE REPLICAS NEWS: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD CEMETERY ZOMBIE!

Executive Replicas has produced one of the most iconic monsters of the modern age. The Cemetery Zombie from Night of the Living Dead. The spitting image of the actor Bill Hinzman and licensed by him has been created in the 12" scale.

The box is decorated with images of Bill Hinzman, the back gives a little background on the movie.

The inner flap has a picture of the zombie figure standing in front of a movie one-sheet from Night of the Living Dead with the tag line, "They won't stay dead!"

Dressed in his black suit and tie with white shirt, the zombie sports black shoes and a selection of heads running the gamut from black and white to color versions. The Hinzman monster also comes with two sets of hands.

The face sculpts are perfect, my favorite being the black and white version with his teeth bared. All the better to attack Barbara and Johnny in the cemetery! Paint ops are not overdone and this makes the figure a delight.

He's not covered in blood or gore which makes him a little scarier.

The costume is well done and a good weight of cloth has been used. Even the tie looks good and sometimes that's one of the hardest things to get right if the cloth is too heavy it seems to bulk up at the neck.