| Posted on 02-08-2010 at 11:37 AM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  Yamato announced that their next project for Macross is the 1/60 VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie! Now this is no mere repaint with minimal retooling of their 1/60 YF-19, not at all, as the design requires a predominantly new mold. It's reminiscent of the differences between the YF-22 prototype and production F-22A Raptor; the latter looking significantly different by production time.
The VF-19 in Macross 7 was shown in 3 different varieties:- Fire Valkyrie
- VF-19S Blazer Valkyrie
- VF-19F
- VF-19P from Macross Dynamite 7
Flown by protagonist Nekki Basara, the VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie differed from previous "hero" valkyries by sporting a face, and was armed with minimal conventional weaponry. Instead, the pacifist Basara preferred to use his speaker pod shells and fire them at enemy and ally alike, in order for them to stop fighting and "listen to his song"!
Being that this is an all new mold, don't be surprised to see the Blazer Valkyrie from Emerald Force follow not too long afterwards. The 1/60 Fire Valkyrie will be the 1st modernized, perfect variable toy of the VF-19 Kai to hit the market, as the last one made was Bandai's original DX 1/65 VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie from the mid 90's(and their later VF HI-METAL version doesn't count since it does require parts removal/swapping)! | | Credit: Quinjester of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 155 |  | | Posted on 02-08-2010 at 11:14 AM by Shin Densetsu under DC Toy News. |  Toy Guru of Mattel has given an update to TheFwoosh with confirmation that wave 14 of the popular DC Universe Classics line is the Walmart exclusive wave for this 2010. This wave will not feature any variant/chase figures. ActionFigurePics posted information from Toy Fare #152(on stands this Wednesday), which reveals the roster for wave 14:- Kamandi
- Obsidian
- Green Lantern original Alan Scott version
- Gold
- Zatanna
- Hourman the Rex Tyler version
- Tyr
- Ultra Humanite Collect & Connect figure for this wave
| | Credit: TheFwoosh, AFP | Views: 329 | | | Posted on 02-08-2010 at 07:14 AM by Joe Moore under General Toy News. |  Entertainment Earth has added new images and info for some upcoming Clash of the Titans figures and props. Included are the Perseus action figure (2 styles), a set of statues, as well as some prop swords and weapons.
• Perseus Action Figure Case
• Clash of the Titans Statue Set
• Clash of the Titans Baton of the Gods Prop Replica
• Clash of the Titans Perseus Sword Prop Replica
• Clash of the Titans Perseus Sword from the Gods Prop Replica
• Clash of the Titans Draco Throwing Knife Prop Replica
We have mirrored the images. They can be seen by clicking the headline of the story. | | | Views: 238 | | | Posted on 02-08-2010 at 05:22 AM by Joe Moore under McFarlane Toy News. |  McFarlane Toys has updated with some new sports figures info and pictures. First up, all sports figures will now be packaged in clamshell packaging. The have added the first packaging photos of the MLB Playmakers line. Also, we have the first photos of the 2010 Team Canada hockey figures.
• Clamshell Packaging Tony Gwynn
• 2010 Olympic Hockey
• MLB Playmakers In Package
We've mirrored some of the photos that can be seen by clicking the headline of the story. | | | Views: 39 | | | Posted on 02-07-2010 at 11:22 PM by vadersquest under General Toy News. |  Entertainment Earth has just posted info for the new retro lost figures from Bif Bang Pow.
Lost 8-Inch Action Figures Series 1 Set:
- Your Lost action figures are right here!
- Set of 2 characters from the Lost TV series.
- Includes Ben Linus and Kate Austen.
- Incredibly authentic and lifelike!
- Features fabric clothing and multiple points of articulation.
Lost 8-Inch Action Figures Series 2 Set:
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- Your Lost action figures are right here!
- Set of 2 characters from the Lost TV series.
- Includes Hugo "Hurley" Reyes and John Locke.
- Incredibly authentic and lifelike!
- Features fabric clothing and multiple points of articulation.
These are due out in August of this year.
| | Credit: Entertainment Earth | Views: 158 | | | Posted on 02-07-2010 at 12:28 PM by Shin Densetsu under Marvel Toy News. |  Thanks to HISS Tank boards member Nirvana for pointing out that D J Sanders Co has posted auctions up for the following Iron Man 2 deluxe Armor Tech concept series figures:Also posted is an auction for:These figures should be released at retail on March 1st. Click on the title bar to see them all! | | Credit: Nirvana | Views: 591 | | | Posted on 02-07-2010 at 12:20 PM by Shin Densetsu under Marvel Toy News. |  The ever reliable Mr Curto of Rebelscum has posted a new list of rumors concerning upcoming Marvel Universe products for 2010! Wave 1 of 2010 is the latest wave at retail currently, but it seems that we will have a ton of exciting products to look forward to:- We will see another Iron Man & Spider_Man, although not the ones you'd expect.
- One team will be completed, while another team will get its first member.
- Two characters from the first year will get new versions.
- We will see a great mix of exclusives coming this summer...from very different sources.
- There will be at least one character that no one could have predicted. (but feel free to guess!)
- Finally, we will see a new Captain!
What could these mystery items be? Take a guess and join the ongoing speculation by clicking the discuss button! | | Credit: Kluster Bombs of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 433 | | | Posted on 02-06-2010 at 07:39 PM by Shin Densetsu under Marvel Toy News. |  Ron from ActionFigurePics has posted new information about the figures to be unveiled in Toy Fare #152, on sale this coming Wednesday! This information comes via a subscriber who already received his issue in the mail. Toy Fair is next weekend, and this issue will provide a glimpse at the big guns Hasbro will be displaying!
For Marvel Universe comes the following :- Juggernaut
- Archangel
- Colossus
- AIM Agent
- Shadow Cat AKA Kitty Pryde with Lockheed
For Iron Man 2:- Hulkbuster Iron Man
- Vault Guardsman
- Titanium Man
- Classic Iron Man AKA Reconnaissance Armor
- Iron Man wave 1 repaint in red and gold with Ditko mask
We've mirrored the images that AFP posted as a visual guide to the specific versions of the characters mentioned. Click on the title bar to check them out! | | Credit: Kluster Bombs of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 764 | | | Posted on 02-06-2010 at 03:29 PM by Shin Densetsu under Star Wars Toy News. |  Thanks to HISS Tank boards member jaimanstone for pointing out that starwars-descriptions.com has posted all new images of the upcoming 2010 AT AT! This highly anticipated, and long rumored vehicle comes right on time for the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, arguably the most pivotal movie in the original Star Wars trilogy. These new images visibly shed light on the eyewitness account and previous update.
To get a good look at this exciting new item, click on the title bar! | | Credit: jaimanstone | Views: 913 | | | Posted on 02-06-2010 at 02:54 PM by Shin Densetsu under Military Toy News. |  According to German etailer warbirdmodelle's preorder page, the next repaint for the JSI 1/18 F-14A Tomcat will be in the original paint scheme of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force(IRIAF). The 1/18 IRIAF F-14A Tomcat is set for release in autumn of this year.
In Iranian service, the F-14A Tomcat first served with the Iranian Air Force, and then with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force after the Iranian Revolution. While the official kill count for the US Navy's F-14's in air to air combat has been 5-0(2 SU-22's, 2 MIG-23's, 1 Mi-8 Hip helicopter), the kill count in Iranian service has been exponentially higher, although the exact figures are hard to verify. Kills accounted for include gun kills and kills with the AIM-54 Phoenix missle(the only combat kills on record for this missle), the longest range air to air missle in service at the time.
The IRIAF still maintains a fleet of aging F-14A Tomcats, and have new camouflage with distinct shades of gray(and some hints of blue). The S2 scheme is of the initial paint scheme worn by the IRIAF Tomcats in the 80's. This is also the more recognizable paint scheme of the 2. Will JSI retool the Tomcat to be more accurate for the S2 paint scheme? The IRIAF Tomcats are older block F-14A's produced in the late 70's, whereas the JSI S1 Jolly Rogers release last December used the a much later block number F-14A mold. As noted previously, that mold is only accurate for squadrons such as VF-41 Black Aces and VF-154 Black Knights prior to their transition to the F/A-18F Super Hornet. | | Credit: warbirdmodelle | Views: 254 | | | Posted on 02-05-2010 at 02:13 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  For those of you who missed out on Yamato's previous releases of the 1/60 VF-0 Phoenix, here's another chance to buy them! This coming April, Yamato plans to rerelease the following variants of the VF-0 from Macross Zero:As a testbed for technology planned for use on the VF-1 Valkyrie, the VF-0 Phoenix is a much larger and bulkier aircraft with lower thrust engines, and an airframe that is less sleek. Produced in limited numbers, the VF-0 sees combat against the Anti-UN SV-51 variable fighters, in the prequel to Macross! Previous releases of the VF-0 from Yamato were prone to arm breakages(though the VF-0S w/Ghost set and the stand alone rerelease afterwards were said to be okay). Also, April will mark the 1st time that the VF-0A will be rereleased. So of course the big question is, will the arms be fixed?
At this point and time we can presume that the arms will be fixed and not prone to breakage, however, since we don't know for sure, it's best to just cross your fingers for now. With the long lapse between the release of the original VF-0A and the upcoming reissue, perhaps Yamato has figured out a way to make the arms much more durable and sturdy this time around. Each VF-0 reissue will retail for 17,640 yen. Click on the title bar to see more! | | Credit: Quinjester of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 317 | | | Posted on 02-05-2010 at 07:38 AM by Joe Moore under Minimates Toy News. |  Art Asylum has posted the first in package photos for the upcoming Iron Man 2 Minimates.
• Mark V Iron Man and War Machine
• Mark IV Iron Man and Whiplash
• James Rhodes in Mark II Armor and Black Widow
• Senate Hearing Tony Stark and Mark I Iron Man (Toys "R" Us Exclusive)
You can see photos of all of the 2-packs by clicking the headline of the story. | | | Views: 327 | | | Posted on 02-05-2010 at 05:22 AM by Joe Moore under General Toy News. |  Weta has revealed the first two prop replicas based on the hit sci-fi film District 9. The Gas Projector and the Arc Generator are up for pre-order. Both will set you back $710.22 New Zealand Dollars (about $490 USD).
Gas Projector
Arc Generator
You can see pics of both by clicking the headline of the story. | | | Views: 250 | | | Posted on 02-05-2010 at 05:15 AM by Joe Moore under Video Game Toy News. |  NECA has revealed two new products from their line of Bioshock 2 collectibles. They have unveiled a Big Daddy Bouncer plush doll as well as a prop replica EVE Hypo needle.
Maybe "Props from BioShock 2" would have been a more appropriate headline, but in any case, just in time for the release of the sequel to 2k Games' hit BioShock, NECA is proud to unveil two brand new, game-accurate props born out of the surreal world of BioShock 2!
First up is the EVE Hypo, also known as the syringe full of crazy blue liquid that you can find all over Rapture and fully restore your EVE capacity. Our replica has LED lights that come on when you press the button at the top of the syringe and is over 8" tall. It comes in window box packaging so you can see right away all the detail and weathering, just like in the game.
Next and no less awesome is the Big Daddy Bouncer Plush Doll. It comes with a rotocast plastic head and is an exact replica of the doll Little Sister carries around Rapture in the previews for BioShock 2. There's the baseball head, wire frame cage, corkscrew arm and more. It stands almost 7" tall.
BioShock 2 is out Feb. 9, 2010. The EVE Hypo and Big Daddy Bouncer Plush are available now in stores.
You can see images of both by clicking the headline of the story. | | | Views: 251 | | | Posted on 02-05-2010 at 05:06 AM by Joe Moore under General Toy News. |  Hot Toys has revealed an interesting new addition to their 12-inch figure line. In association with How2Work, Hot Toys is set to release Albert Einstein. The fully poseable figure is coming March 5, 2010 at a price of 14,700 Yen (about $154 USD).
Click the headline of the story for more images. | | | Views: 458 | | | Posted on 02-05-2010 at 05:00 AM by Joe Moore under Masters Of The Universe Toy News. |  MattyCollector has announced that the Masters of the Universe Classics Stratos figure will be available once again. Stratos will be released on March 15, 2010 at a price of $20. You can order the figure Here. | | Credit: Eurocoin of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 129 | | | Posted on 02-04-2010 at 09:47 AM by Super_Megatron under Masters Of The Universe Toy News. |  The February 15th MattyCollector.com Sale is moving to Tuesday, February 16th due to their customer service team having the day off.
Also they are not going have their full quota of Wun-Dar figures in time to ship with the 2/16 sale items so rather than split shipments so some people get him in February and some in April, they will hold all Wun-Dar figures and the Eternia maps for mid-April.
Finally since Battle Cat is heavier than a typical MOTUC figure expect higher shipping costs if you purchase this. | | Credit: Evantainment of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 173 | | | Posted on 02-04-2010 at 05:13 AM by Joe Moore under General Toy News. |  The Mego Museum reports that EMCE Toys and Bif Bang Pow! will be teaming up to create some new 1970's style Mego toys based on a slew of licenses they have signed. They have signed over 40 new licenses. Only a few have been revealed. Check out this list:
• The Venture Bros.™ (Cartoon Network)
• Dexter™ (Showtime Networks)
• Lost™ (ABC Disney)
• The Big Lebowski™ (NBC Universal)
• The Twilight Zone™ (CBS)
• Flash Gordon™ (King Features)
• Scott Ian (Anthrax)
The first batch of figures are expected to hit this summer. they are hoping to time it around San Diego Comic-Con. Stay tuned for more info. The first pics of the Lost figures can be seen by clicking the headline of the story. | | Credit: megomuseum.com | Views: 331 | | | Posted on 02-03-2010 at 08:01 AM by Joe Moore under Marvel Toy News. |  Art Asylum has revealed some new info for their upcoming Marvel Select Spider-Man and Cyclops. The Cyclops will come with a variant. The normal, readily available, version will be the Silver Age Cyclops. The variant will be an X-Factor Cyclops. The variant will only be available in a full case of Marvel Select Cyclops (4 Silver Age, 2 X-Factor).
We also have our first pictures of Marvel Select Spider-Man in package. There are three photos showing the front, back and side of the package. The figure is sculpted by "Digger".
Click the headline of the story for all of the photos. | | | Views: 589 | | | Posted on 02-03-2010 at 07:55 AM by Joe Moore under General Toy News. |  Medicom unveiled their latest Be@bricks today. The newest additions to the line are inspired by BMW to commemorate the opening of "BMW Studio One". It will be available in three sizes, 50%, 100% and 400% sizes. Look for it in July.
Click the thumbnail for the full sized image. | | | Views: 66 | | | Posted on 02-03-2010 at 12:14 AM by Shin Densetsu under DC Toy News. |  The DC Universe Classics 2 packs are well received by fans but unfortunately some of the last sets were produced last year. Nonetheless Mattel is offering a few exclusive 2 packs through Walmart, and now we have new images of an upcoming set! JIMMY'S TOYS MASTER SHOP has posted and auction featuring the following figures:This set of figures is due for release in spring. A set featuring a repainted Batman & Robin will follow. Aquaman and Black Manta feature different paint applications compared to the previous single carded versions. They are from the elusive wave 2 of DC Universe Classics, so this pack is another chance for you to pick them up if you missed out on them! Click on the title bar to check them out! | | Credit: JIMMY'S TOYS MASTER SHOP | Views: 372 | | | Posted on 02-02-2010 at 10:21 AM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  GA Graphic was able to score an early look at the upcoming 1/60 scale Macross Frontier releases by Tamashii:- DX VF-25F Tornado Messiah
- DX VF-27 Lucifer
The tornado pack for the Messiah debuted in the recent Macross F movie, while the VF-27 and VF-25F were both featured prominently in the TV series and movie. The mounts of the protagonist Saotome Alto(VF-25F) an antagonist Brera Sterne(VF-27), these 2 fighters squared off several times during the series.
The DX VF-27 will make it's debut in Tamashii's Macross F line later this month. It features notable improvements over the DX VF-25 design, including:- thigh swivels
- longer and more accurate nose landing gear
- more range of motion for the knee joints
Of course the improvements implemented on the DX VF-27 have fans wanting to see a DX VF-25 improved as well. So the big question is, will Tamashii make a DX VF-25 with the improvements of the DX VF-27? While this remains to be seen, perhaps we will get a hint at Winter Wonderfest 2010.
Both the DX VF-27 and DX Tornado Messiah will include limited edition posters featuring Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee. Click on the title bar to see all of the new images! | | Credit: GA Graphic | Views: 478 | | | Posted on 02-02-2010 at 08:17 AM by Joe Moore under Featured Ebay Toy Auctions. |  SOTA has put up the auction for Lightning Blanka. This prototype Street Fighter statue is a definite rare site. The statue is being auctioned off, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross for Haiti Relief. You can view the auction HERE. | | | Views: 149 | | | Posted on 02-02-2010 at 05:21 AM by Joe Moore under General Toy News. |  Art Asylum has posted the newest Ask DST. Number 73 focuses on no one line in particular, instead covering a broad range of topics. Covered are Marvel Select, Ultimate Quarter Scale Star Wars, and the possible cancellation of their Indiana Jones products.
Click the headline of the story for the full Q 'n' A. | | | Views: 119 | | | Posted on 02-02-2010 at 05:13 AM by Joe Moore under Marvel Toy News. |  Joecustoms.com has posted some pics from the UK Toy Fair. Of interest to Marvel fans were pictures of their Hasbro's Marvel Universe display. Clearly seen on the display is Archangel. A few others include Juggernaut, AIM Trooper, and Colossus with Archangel's wings.
Click the thumbnail for the pic. | | Credit: Autobot_Goldbug of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 1,107 | | | Posted on 02-01-2010 at 07:33 AM by Joe Moore under Video Game Toy News. |  Medicom has revealed two new Vinyl Collectible Dolls (VCD) Naked Snake figures. These stylized figures are based on Snake from the Metal Gear Solid series of video games. there are two version. A standard painted version, and a clear "stealth camouflage" version".
You can see the figures by clicking the headline of the story. | | | Views: 227 | | | Posted on 02-01-2010 at 07:28 AM by Joe Moore under Disney Toy News. |  Medicom has posted a few new Disney toys. A new Be@rbrick 2-pack includes classic black and white styled Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Also revealed was Mickey Mouse dressed as the pirate Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
Click the headline of the story for the images. | | | Views: 80 | | | Posted on 02-01-2010 at 07:22 AM by Joe Moore under Disney Toy News. |  MINDstyle has revealed the first image of their upcoming Maximilian figure. The figure, based on Maximilian from Disney's cult classic film The Black Hole, is part of the Art Toy Collectibles line.
Click the thumbnail for the image. | | | Views: 250 | | | Posted on 01-31-2010 at 04:19 PM by Shin Densetsu under Marvel Toy News. |  Toyark boards member Kluster Bombs has posted new images from the 1st waves of comic and movie figures from Iron Man 2! These figures were found at some Toys 'R' Us stores early last week on the west coast. Shown in this new batch of images are some figures from the comic wave such as:- Crimson Dynamo
- Stealth Armor Iron Man
- War Machine
From the movie wave are:- Hypervelocity Armor Iron Man
- Iron Man Mark II
...and more! Click on the title bar to see them all, including some comparisons with the Marvel Universe Iron Man armors! | | Credit: Kluster Bombs of the Toyark Forums! | Views: 1,312 | | | Posted on 01-31-2010 at 04:03 PM by Shin Densetsu under Marvel Toy News. |  The Marvel Universe line debuted in 2009 and fulfilled the desire of 3-3/4" fans to have a Marvel line made by the same company who makes G.I. Joe. The 1st Wolverine figure released had Wolverine's current X-Force costume. Yet something has been missing from the Marvel Universe lineup....
...Wolverine's blue and yellow costume(s)! Yes, the Marvel Universe line has yet to feature Wolverine in either his current costume(which debuted in Astonishing X-Men), or his classic tiger stripe costume(the one made popular in the 90's and also showed up in the cartoon). While it can be said that the X-Men Origins Wolverine versions fit the bill, let's face it, fans want Marvel Universe versions! With the release of Jean Grey and the standard outfit blue/yellow X-Men costumed Wolverine late last year, we take it it's a good sign that the tiger stripe and Astonishing X-men costumes for Wolverine are inevitable in the Marvel Universe line.
So the question is, which one do you want more? For the discussion of the week, that's just what we are trying to figure out! Click on the discuss button to vote in this week's poll/discussion of the week, tiger stripe Wolverine VS Astosnishing X-Men Wolverine for the Marvel Universe line! | | | Views: 394 | | | | |
