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Curating an action figure collection is a complex business. We are challenged not only by the cost of our hobby but also the space in which to display it and the means of display with figures a particular magnet to dust and also prone to damage by exposure to UV light over time. I am personally working through a project converting my spare room to an office with display space for my various collections and while I have utilised glass cabinets where possible, there are larger pieces and space considerations where a different solution is needed. Enter iDisplayit and their innovative flat-packed and affordable clear acrylic display cases. You may remember we took a look at some of their products last year in this article , but to recap each case is designed to be shipped flat packed and assembled on site using some minimally intrusive plastic inserted connectors and metal screws. Bases are provided in white and gloss, with some designs also incorporating a backing image specific to a particular piece. While the iDisplayit stocks do contain sized cases designed for specific Lego models in particular, there flexible line is a perfect solutuon for action figure displays either for single pieces or diorama's and group displays as seeen in our examples from our previous article using a couple of their smaller cases. This April, we've teamed up with iDisplayit once again for a look at the larger side of their collector cases and how space can be maximised and larger pieces protected. We're also running a Mephitsu Archives specific discount between the 1st and 30th of April, allowing you to pop over to iDisplayit and save 10% on any display case (excluding postage and packing) As I come towards the end of my 'display room' project and with the aim of maximising every surface, I found myself with the top of the often-used Billy Bookcases utilised for the larger displays and pieces. That leaves any pieces positioned on the top of other cabinets open to dust exposure and the need for regular cleaning, so I really wanted to explore a display case solution. Within the iDisplayit portfolio of cases are the larger scale pieces designed for those bigger Lego models or larger display pieces and dioramas. We picked out a white based case 78 x 26 x 30cm Display Case (ref. EC782630NS-WHI) and it was one of those that suited my 'space' perfectly. The larger cases are delivered and assembled in exactly the same fashion as the smaller pieces we looked at last year. The base is a coloured plastic (white in our piece) which includes slotted sections around the edge. Into these sit the sides and front/back of the piece which are connected by the clear inserted sockets and corresponding metal screws which are tightened up using the inlcuded allen key. Due to the size of the case we are looking at this time around there were additional fixings for the top of the case to prevent it from sagging. Once built, the entire case top can be lifted off and put to one side while your display is assembled. Before I set up my permanent display that this case is going to house going forward, I took the time to explore what sort of capacity you can get into these larger pieces starting with a Marvel Legends eclectic setup featuring the larger pieces such as Mojo, the Super-Adaptoid and the recent Sam Wilson Captain America with his wingsuit unfurled. The case also has ample room for the larger Dungeons and Dragons creatures, with plenty of space even with Xanathar the Beholder in central position and flanked by Owl Bears and a handful of other figures. The Star Wars Black Series - the largest of my personal collection - has a number of behicles that are space-hungry for display. The case took four Speeder Bikes easily, recreating the chase scenes on Endor, but will also easily accommodate Luke's Landspeeder and the larger Enfys Nest Speeder. While this case wouldn't fit in the larger Snowpseeder, there are sufficient options on the iDisplayit website to have that housed on display - either landed or in flight with an appropriate after-market acrylic flight support. I even threw in some carded Black Series 40th Anniversary figures to see how they looked, and while this is a lot of space for just four figures, they did look mighty impressive. We can, of course, go bigger. Here are some McFarlane Space Marines with a couple of squads representing the Blood Angels and Ultramarines. And there is even room for a full NECA Alien Queen - complete with Bishop and some Eggs - facing off against the NECA Power Loader driven by Ripley. But what of the actual reason for picking this case from i iDisplayit ? Well, this was to accommodate part of my Ghostbusters collection, notably the front part of the Diamond Select rooftop diorama, adorned with the Hasbro Plasma series figures and menaced at the back by the Diamond Select Stay Puft money box. I think it looks fantastic while also protecting my figures and diorama against dust. For the purpose of the article and images, all of the shots were taken in situ on top of a half-size Billy cabinet where the display case can be lifted on and off its base and the contents easily changed. The case has now moved to a final position on top of a full-size Billy. This does pose a logistical issue in that the ceiling prevents the case from being lifted on and off its base. This can be overcome by making use of the iDisplayit fixing design - and I simply put the case in situ empty, then unfastened the front panel - loaded it up with figures - then fixed it back in position. The second picture above shows the case in its final location - and perhaps a second case will be needed later this year to house a companion piece... Thanks to iDisplayit for supporting us with this article and for providing the case for the purpose of review. As a noted point for anyone else looking to replicate this on a Billy Bookcase, you might need some small filler pieces under the stand to account for the two slightly raised edges that Ikea build into these cases - a piece of acrylic or sheet timber around 3mm thick will be sufficient to even out the surface. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“Battle Droids! I'm on them!” Following a run of single releases since its inception in 2020, the Gaming Greats sub-line of the Star Wars Black Series branched out into multi-packs in 2024 with two trios from the Star Wars Jedi games and exclusive to Amazon globally. That series continues in 2025 with a pair of two-pack releases, the first of which is taken from the Battlefront II videogame by EA. As is the core principle of most Gaming Greats releases, the set re-uses the existing figures of the Clone Commando and the B1 Battle Droid to bring us two variants seen in the Battlefront II game - the Urban Fighter Clone Commando and the Training B1 Battle Droid. Both are playable skins in the game, with the B1 Training Droid having its origins back in Season 3 of the Clone Wars series, and the episode ‘Clone Cadets’. The set is packed into a new format rectangular box, widened from the standard releases to accommodate both figures. It uses the same matt black base colour and overlays this with the turquoise colouring assigned within the Galaxy Collection for Gaming Greats releases. This colouring extends to the side artwork, which is a 50:50 split of both figures. The set is not numbered and does not directly connect to a wider montage for the Gaming Greats. The back of the box features a brief overview of both figures and carries a wider image of both on either side. The cardback, sitting behind the figure tray inside, features the same blue colouring as the artwork and text, but incorporates the backdrop from the Battlefront II character selection screens. As you can see from one of our pictures, having Amazon handle this as an exclusive globally is going to cause issues for many collectors, as a lot of sets are being shipped without an outer box and with a shipping label and barcodes stuck all over the back. These stickers, and the fact that the box is unprotected in transit, will cause issues for boxed collectors with the residue of the stickers extremely difficult to remove even with applied heat and gentle solutions. Amazon are now showing out of stock, so they won’t replace any units, only offer a refund using their standard returns process. Starting with the B1 Battle Droid and this is the same B1 sculpt  that has been in circulation since 2019. This time round, the entirety of the figure is cast in a white plastic with no further application of paint on the internal joints, or to add weathering. What we do get are golden bullseye targets applied on the chest, head, shoulders, elbows and hips - most likely as decal applications as they are too crisp to be painted. The only other decor is the split circular eyes, added in black to the head.  If you look at the Training Droid skins in Battlefront II this is the basic Trooper and the one with the least decor, but in the game, the droids still include darker panel lines and grey/silver around the joints. The other classes of Heavy, Specialist, and Officer all included additional orange markings, and any of these other three would have presented a more visually impressive droid. The standard B1 backpack is included, slotting into place using the shaped sockets on the figure's back. It is the same base white plastic and features two further bullseye targets on the reverse. The twin aerial extends up out of the pack for some further variation of the figure, and the blaster can be holstered using the socket function on the right hand side. The blaster itself is the E-5 Blaster Rifle, again the same piece that has been in circulation since 2019. Unlike the earlier versions of this gun that featured a gun metal finish and dry brushing, this version for the Training Droid is plain grey with no decor of any description to enhance what is a pretty detailed sculpt. As well as holstering, the weapon can be handled using the three-pronged droid hand with sufficient articulation for two-handed grips and firing positions. While the articulation on the Training Droid remains the same 18 points as the original release, these have been feeling and working much better over recent years, with this B1 Droid feeling pretty secure and stable out of the box compared to the earlier models, which often were difficult to keep standing. The joints are all worked in as part of the sculpt and mimic the joints on the Battle Droid props with large circular gears around the main jointed areas, such as the knees, hips, elbows and shoulders. The torso joint is the least mobile, offering a partial ab-crunch designed around a central hinge and the two supporting pieces. The head is ball-jointed at the top of the neck and can be turned and pivoted, with a second joint on the rear section of the head moving outward so it doesn’t clash with the neck. The entire neck piece also extends up and out of the chest, allowing the neck and head to be folded downward into the deactivated folded position. We move now to the Clone Commando and the rare Urban Fighter skin playable in the game. The figure utilises the existing Clone Commando body, a body that originates with the first figures from The Bad Batch and the first figure of Hunter  from 2021. The figure is engineered in a similar fashion to the normal Clone Troopers with white cast armoured panels connected with ribbed black joints to reflect the Commando’s undersuit. While most of the parts are left in their base colour, there are elements where sections have been overpainted. Thankfully, this is in black around the lower legs and lower arms, so while the edge finish is not quite as crisp, the black is forgiving enough to cover up the white below fully. Looking closely at the armour you can also see battle damage sculpted into the panels with some gouging and scratching visible on the chest, shoulder pauldron’s and midsection. There is no further paintwork to enhance these, leaving the Commando with a clean, factory-floor finish. Our Commando comes with the standard backpack, a slight deviation from the one used within Battlefront, but close enough when we consider these exclusive Gaming Greats packs rarely introduce new pieces. It slots onto the rear of the figure by way of a shaped socket, and uses the same base white plastic and overpainted green and red markings. A few other details are added around what appears to be a control panel, picked out in gun metal. And like the body, the backpack includes sculpted ‘wear and tear’ with scratches evident around the piece. The markings of the Urban Fighter are applied onto the white armour with an olive green base applied to the chest, upper arms, lower gauntlets, hands and knee panels. Over this are further burgundy markings in a triangular design on the chest, with further black striping on the shoulder pauldrons. The helmet, cast in white and non-removable, features the same colour scheme with green and red trim around the reflective blue of the visor. Within all of the markings, there are no dings or scratches as seen in the game. The original Hunter figure was always off proportionally, despite the Black Series' usual principles of converting animated, stylised characters into a real-world setting. This has translated through to every figure since using the Commando base, leaving them without the bulkier armour we are used to seeing in games like Battlefront II and prior to this, Republic Commando. Elements of the Hunter base figure are also left without resolution on subsequent re-use, so our Urban Fighter still carries a large socket in the left gauntlet where Hunter’s knife sheath was originally.  The sole accessory of our Commando is the DC-17m Clone Commando Blaster Rifle, another direct re-use from the original Bad Batch figures and subsequent Clone Commando releases. This is plain grey with no paint apps to bring out what is a detailed sculpt. It fits only in the Commando’s right hand, the left lacks the trigger finger to hold it. Despite the size of the backpack, there is no function for stowing or holstering the blaster on the figure.  There are 17 points of pinless articulation on our Commando, a relatively standard format for the 2019 era figures. The key miss is a butterfly shoulder, which might have helped arm movement, but there is sufficient range in the joints for two-handed weapon positions, including raising it up to fire. The legs are clunky in their movement and are not helped aesthetically by the large overhanging knee armour panels, which are fixed and do not move with the joints. The body itself includes a decent range within the torso ball joint, and the head and helmet include a dual joint neck, allowing a broader level of movement for the head. While the Amazon Gaming Greats Exclusive multi-packs to date have focused on more recent gaming content, such as Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, this Battlefront II pack seems a bit of a lazy release, even within a line that recycles existing figures into new designs. There are plenty of other Battlefront II skins to go after, most better looking than the designs chosen here. Paintwork and decor is sorely missing on both figures. The B1 needs more contrast to the base white and needs the panel lines and ‘wear and tear’  seen in the game. The Commando markings are relatively accurate, but again lack the weathering and battle damage we see on the game skin.  The set is going to be further hampered by the way Amazon are handling these, shipping many without outer boxes and with damaging labels covering the packing itself. When we consider this is a £45 item aimed at the collector market, then this level of handling is pretty poor overall. One for the purists, or maybe one to monitor for future discounts - while it is currently out of stock at the time of writing, there are usually restocks on these lines and deep cuts in price to be had if you keep a close eye on them. K eep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA has announced a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage Comics set, The Worms of Madness Shredder 2-Pack. The set is based on Shredder as we see him during 'Return to New York' and 'City at War'. Each figure comes with extra hands and weaponry, and the set also includes the Space Worm Shredder Clone. The set is a general release, available through NECA stockists, and we've added the full details and gallery to our extensive NECA Collector Database As seen in Eastman & Laird’s original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics from Mirage Studios! Based on his appearances in the “Return to New York” and “City at War” storylines, this 7-inch scale Shredder action figure from NECA features an all-new design and sculpt and even includes the Space Worm Shredder Clone! Comes in collector-friendly packaging with artwork by Kevin Eastman. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hiya Toys has revealed a new Exquisite Super 1/12 release of Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. The new figure features a tailored combat uniform including vest as well as extra heads, including a combat helmet and gas mask options. Rick is armed with axe, sword, handgun, and rifle and comes with a display stand. The figure is listed for release in Quarter 1 (Jan-March) of 2026 and has a US RRP of £99. Rick and Michonne, two lovers who loved each other were separated by fate in the last phase of an age. Now, two of them are fighting the dual threats of zombies and humans in different places. For survival in the last phase of an age, can they find each other and rediscover themselves? The EXQUISITE SUPER Series Rick action figure stands 16CM tall, clad in tactical equipment, faithfully replicating the facial details. The figure comes with four accessories—1x M4A1 rifle, 1x pistol, 1x sword, and 1x hatchet—along with 6x interchangeable hands, precisely designed for each weapon. It also features an iconic stabbed hand from this series, allowing you to effortlessly recreate Rick’s iconic moments. Featuring multiple joints, utilizes a design supporting extensive articulation, allowing enthusiasts to recreate a variety of action poses from the series. Additionally, includes a series-exclusive base with multi-angle adjustable action figure stand, allowing you to showcase dynamic battle poses from various perspectives for an immersive display experience. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hiya Toys has shared some preview images of their upcoming Exquisite Super releases from Universal Soldier. The 1/12 scale figures of Luc Deveraux and Andrew Scott will come with tailored soft goods uniforms and a raft of alternative parts, including three head options each, headset, alternative hands, and weaponry. They also come with a display stand. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Week 2 of the NECA & Target Haulathon event is underway and the first reveal is the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figure of April O'Neil from the Mirage Studios comic books from Eastman and Laird. April will come with alternative hands, a selection of accessories, and a Professor Obligado mini-figure. The new April O'Neil is available as of Friday, the 18th of April, via Target in the US and internationally through the Haulathon website. We've added April to our extensive NECA Collector Database Based on Eastman & Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books from Mirage Studios! NECA is celebrating the iconic April O’Neil with an all-new sculpt. This 7-inch scale action figure includes interchangeable hands, a Professor Obligado mini figure, and more! Comes in collector friendly packaging with original artwork by Kevin Eastman. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Listed on Walmart's website in the US is a new McFarlane DC Multiverse release of Hal Jordan in Armor Suit as seen in The Return of Superman. The figure is a general release and includes a hammer weapon alongside the collector card and base. It is due to ship in May 2025. We've added the new Hal Jordan to our McFarlane Collector Database After years of faithful service, Hal rebelled against the Guardians when they refused to let him change history and restore Coast City after Mongol destroyed it. Unbeknown to anyone, Jordan was infected by the fear parasite Parallax, which had been imprisoned for eons in the Central Power Battery on Oa. It drove Hal to attack hundreds of his comrades, stealing their power rings as he stormed across the universe to a titanic confrontation with the Guardians’ last hope—a freed and restored Sinestro. Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on the DC MULTIVERSE™ Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play HAL JORDAN (ARMOR SUIT)™ as featured in DC™ comics Accessories include hammer and figure display base Includes collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ DC MULTIVERSE™ figures To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

The next wave of Hasbro's G.I. Joe Classified Series has opened for pre-order at stockists ahead of its release in September 2025. The four-figure wave includes the new Snake Eyes (165), Major Bludd (166), Dreadnok Monkeywrench (167), and Cobra Commander in Combat Armor (168). These are all general releases in the US and are still exclusive to Hasbro Pulse in the UK, although it is understood that this situation will be changing. It is also worth noting that some of the UK specialists may bring these in as imported stock. Also joining the 6-inch Classified line is the new Cobra C.L.A.W. glider along with Cobra Pilot. This Deluxe release is number 152 in the collection and is a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive. It will also be released in September 2025. We've added all of these new releases in full to our Hasbro Collector Database New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Snake Eyes comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Snake Eyes figure contains seven character-inspired accessory pieces including two swords, backpack sheath, grappling hook with line and weapon accessory. Snake Eyes honed his combat skills as a Long Range Recon Patrol trooper in Southeast Asia and perfected his mystical martial arts techniques with the same Ninja clan that produced Storm Shadow. Although he is as equally adept with submachine guns as he is with swords, Snake Eyes is most dangerous and unpredictable when he's armed and cornered. YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 15 CM ACTION FIGURES: the G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 15 cm scale with premium deco and detailing CLASSIC VERSION 4 SNAKE EYES-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe Commando into the modern era and seven accessory pieces inspired by the character’s rich history HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Snake Eyes action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support) COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #165 in the Classified Series sequence. The open-box display showcases the figure along with accessory loadout, figure-specific file card icons, gorgeous original character artwork and dynamic digital renders KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: Keep an eye out for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to expand your collection of heroes and Cobra villains. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) A PERFECT PRESENT: This Snake Eyes figure makes a great present for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Major Bludd comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Major Bludd figure contains seven character-inspired accessory pieces including backpack, necklace of dog tags, helmet, backpack, two missiles and weapon accessories. Major Bludd is a total mercenary slime who would think nothing of renting out his own grandmother as a tackling dummy. Wanted on three continents just on general principles, he is adept with plastic explosives, long-range sniper rifles, garrotes, blunt instruments, poisoned ice picks and anything with nasty spikes sticking out of it. YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 15-CM ACTION FIGURES: the G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 150-mm (6 inch) scale with premium deco and detailing CLASSIC MAJOR BLUDD-INSPIRED DESIGN: features a classic design updated to bring the Cobra Mercenary into the modern era and seven accessory pieces inspired by the character’s rich history HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Major Bludd action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support) COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #166 in the Classified Series sequence. The open-box display showcases the figure along with accessory loadout, figure-specific file card icons, gorgeous original character artwork and dynamic digital renders KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: keep an eye out for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to expand your collection of heroes and Cobra villains. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) A PERFECT PRESENT: this Major Bludd figure makes a great present for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Dreadnok Monkeywrench comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Dreadnok Monkeywrench figure contains 10 character-inspired accessory pieces including alternative masked face, sunglasses, bandana mask, 2 alternative hands, 2 customised axes and weapon accessories such as his signature trident rifle; plus a removable scarf. Monkeywrench was born in Rhyl, North Wales, where he built explosive devices indiscriminately for groups of local thugs and anarchists. He drifted to London's East End where he developed rudeness and crude anti-social behaviour to levels unheard of in the western hemisphere. Eventually, his wanderings brought him to Australia where he joined up with the Dreadnoks. YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 15 CM ACTION FIGURES: the G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 15 cm scale with premium deco and detailing CLASSIC DREADNOK MONKEYWRENCH-INSPIRED DESIGN: features a classic design updated to bring the Dreadnok into the modern era and 10 accessory pieces inspired by the character’s rich history HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Monkeywrench action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support) COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #167 in the Classified Series sequence. The open-box display showcases the figure along with accessory loadout, figure-specific file card icons, gorgeous original character artwork and dynamic digital renders KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: keep an eye out for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to expand your collection of heroes and Cobra villains. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) A PERFECT PRESENT: this Dreadnok Monkeywrench figure makes a great present for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Cobra Commander With Combat Armour comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Cobra Commander With Combat Armour figure contains seven character-inspired accessory pieces including an alternative head to change between human and serpent, three alternative hands, backpack, pet iguana ‘Serpentor’ and weapon accessory. To protect their leader in the heat of battle, the best technical minds of Destro's armament factory created a special suit of combat armour for Cobra Commander. It's rumoured that his helmet has an anti-tamper device with a direct hook-up to 225 grams of plastic explosive. YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 15-CM ACTION FIGURES: the G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 150-mm (6 inch) scale with premium deco and detailing CLASSIC COBRA COMMANDER WITH COMBAT ARMOUR-INSPIRED DESIGN: features a classic design updated to bring the Enemy Leader into the modern era and seven accessory pieces inspired by the character’s rich history HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Commander With Combat Armour action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support) COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #168 in the Classified Series sequence. The open-box display showcases the figure along with accessory loadout, figure-specific file card icons, gorgeous original character artwork and dynamic digital renders KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: keep an eye out for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to expand your collection of heroes and Cobra villains. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) A PERFECT PRESENT: this Cobra Commander With Combat Armour figure makes a great present for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Cobra Pilot & Cobra C.L.A.W. (Covert Light Aerial Weapon) figure and vehicle set comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Cobra Pilot figure contains nine character-inspired accessory pieces including removable helmet, two alternative heads, figure stand and weapon accessories. The Cobra C.L.A.W. vehicle features retractable landing gear with manually rolling wheels; pivoting canards, ailerons and wing tips; swivelling turret with barrel that articulates up and down; two jet thruster blast effects and two missile accessories. YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 15-CM ACTION FIGURES: the G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 150-mm (6 inch) scale with premium deco and detailing CLASSIC COBRA PILOT & COBRA C.L.A.W. (COVERT LIGHT AERIAL WEAPON)-INSPIRED DESIGN: features a classic design updated to bring the air trooper and battle wing into the modern era with nine figure accessory pieces and eight vehicle pieces COBRA TAKES FLIGHT: the enemy battle wing features retractable landing gear with manually rolling wheels; pivoting canards, ailerons and wing tips; swivelling turret with articulated barrel; two jet thruster blast effects and two missile accessories HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Pilot & Cobra C.L.A.W. (Covert Light Aerial Weapon) action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support) COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #152 in the Classified Series sequence. The figure is visible via a window display peeking into a closed box with accessory loadout, figure-specific File Card Icons, gorgeous original character artwork and dynamic digital renders KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: keep an eye out for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to expand your collection of heroes and Cobra villains. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) A PERFECT PRESENT: this Cobra Pilot & Cobra C.L.A.W. (Covert Light Aerial Weapon) figure and vehicle set makes a great present for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane have previewed three new DC Direct figures from The New Batman Adventures, including Etrigan, Mr. Freez,e and Batman (Silver). These were originally planned to open for pre-order as of the 10th of April 2025, but this date has been postponed, and they finally went live at stockists as of the 15th of April with a scheduled June 2025 release. We've added these three new DC Direct figures to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Etrigan was a lesser demon of Hell who burned with rage and ambition. When he rebelled against his master Lucifer, the infernal lord allowed the magician Merlin to bind Etrigan to a human scribe named Jason Blood. When danger threatens, Jason switches with Etrigan, but is transported to Hell while the demon is in control. For his part, Etrigan resents being forced to act like a ‘hero’ for a human and plots to gain his freedom. An expert in the field of cryogenics, Victor led a relatively normal existence. He worked diligently, but also fell in love with and eventually married a woman named Nora. Sadly, things took an unfortunate turn soon after. Nora became terminally ill, and to stop her degenerative disease from taking her life, Victor put her into suspended animation. The corporation funding Victor’s work shut down his experiments and, in the process, caused a horrible accident. The coolants did irreparable harm and made it impossible for him to survive above freezing temperatures. To counteract this, Victor constructed a special, ultra-durable suit to keep his body alive and at the right temperature. He embraced his new persona and became Mr. Freeze. As a child, BRUCE WAYNE™ watched as his parents were murdered in GOTHAM CITY'S CRIME ALLEY. Traumatized by their deaths, he devoted his life to becoming the world’s greatest weapon against crime – BATMAN™! To become the ultimate vigilante, the DARK KNIGHT™ disciplined his mind and body to reach the pinnacle of mental and physical superiority in his relentless pursuit of justice! To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

"It's unwise to insult a Wookiee's cooking." The first, and so far only, Deluxe release for the Star Wars Black Series Galaxy Collection Acolyte series was the Wookiee Jedi Master Kelnacca. Kelnacca was a stand-alone Deluxe release in April 2025 and is the 9th figure in the Acolyte series. He utilises the wider Deluxe box but the same base matt black colour scheme and deep red accent colour as seen on the other Acolyte releases. This colour scheme extends to the side art, where Kelnacca is seen holding his lightsaber in front of him. The artwork connects to Bazil , who is incorrectly numbered as 7 in the line but sits in the 8th position in the wider montage between Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh and Master Kelnacca.  The rear of the box has a repeated view of the side art and a short piece of background text confirming Kelnacca’s isolation on Khofar and the mysterious reasons surrounding it. The backing card in the box is the same red as the other coloured panels but features an embedded image of the Kohfar forest to the top, so is visible behind Kelnacca’s head. The Jedi Master is a new sculpt, revisiting the existing Wookiee parts with newly sculpted arms and legs with furred detail and cast in a brown plastic. Variations in the brown tones work with the depth of the fur sculpt to create a more lifelike appearance with fully painted detailing on the hands and feet where the skin is exposed although they use the same base grey/brown for both the palms of the hands, base of the feet, and the finger & toe nails. Over the sculpted body, Kelnacca wears a High Republic era Jedi tunic using the same yellow and beige tones we saw worn by Yord Fandar , Jecki Lon , and Master Sol . The upper chest piece is a rubberised sleeve over a generic torso, while the belt and skit section are a softer rubber seated over the Wookiee’s waist. The belt features the bulk of the figures' other decor with a gold Jedi Order emblem buckle and various rivets picked out in the same gold. Heightwise, Kelnacca is reported as standing 2.29m tall. The figure stands 18.5cm (7.25 inches) tall, which is more or less right when scaled up from the Black Series 1:12 scale. Kelnacca dwards the other Acolyte figures like Master Indara (seen below) and is comparable in height to Chewbacca as seen in the other comparison image to the Return of the Jedi Chewbacca who shades it slightly by a few mm.  The headsculpt is new and mirrors Kelnacca as we see him during the flashback scenes to the mission on Brendok. This includes the sculpted facial features of actor Joonas Suotamo in costume and prosthetics. This includes photo printed eyes and teeth and the darker black of the Wookiee nose. We also have braided beads in the beard and a pulled-back top knot of hair fastened with a similar dark coloured tie. Kelnacca also features his head tattoos in a grey colouring to either side of the head, with further braided and beaded hair detail running down the back of the head and shaped over the back and shoulders. Kelnacca, like all of the released Acolyte Jedi, also features a soft goods tailored outer robe. This is a brown fabric with a light feel, but one that flows reasonably well when posed - partly due to the tailoring to stitch back the hood into a fixed position and similar stitching around the sleeves and under the arms. The cape works as well as any we’ve had to date in the Black Series and hangs naturally on the larger frame, although it has a tendency to slip down the arms. It can be removed, and Kelnacca’s Jedi robes are fully sculpted and painted beneath for a secondary look. Our Wookiee Jedi Master comes with his lightsaber, an enormous piece that is made up of a golden cast hilt and a large translucent green blade. The hilt, cast in a soft gold plastic, features some darker metallic brown details around the base and the emitter - but these look sloppy in their application, and other visible sculpted detail has gone unpainted. The saber hilt features a short peg to its base, which fits into a socket on the right side of Kelnacca’s belt for a slung position. The blade is straight and true on arrival and slots in and out of the emiter with an audible click. The weapon can then be wielded in eitehr hand, or in both with sufficient range in the arm articulation to bring both massive arms to bear in a two handed position.  This articulation totals 16 points in total, all worked into the sculpted fur to maintain the overall look of the figure. This does mean some restriction in movement with the ankle and wrist joints held slightly in check by the overhanging fur. The head suffers more with the large Wookiee beard section and rear-flowing hair pretty much locking the entire head into a single forward-facing position. The legs work with the softer plastic skirt and can achieve relatively expansive positions for fighting stances. The arms, as mentioned, are enhanced with butterfly shoulders, allowing a good range of motion for single and two-handed light saber poses.  All in all, Kelneacca is an impressive figure both in looks but also in the execution of his articulation and certainly a big enhancement on Wookiee bodies and articulation that may bode well in the future for an updated Chewbacca. The soft goods work really well considering their limitations at 1/12 scale, and they hang naturally off the larger Wookiee frame while moving with and enhancing the articulation as you pose Kelnacca for display. The lightsaber is one of the biggest in the line to date and fits snugly into either hand, both hands, or slung on his belt. The only criticism of the figure is perhaps the Deluxe status with previous Chewbacca figures coming as a standard release. For Kelnacca, the added value is there in the robes and soft goods, but the RRP of £33 here in the UK and the feelings towards The Acolyte as a whole may see this one struggle. K eep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Previewed by McFarlane is this DC Multiverse general release of Eradicator from The Return of Superman. The figure features a posed plastic cape and comes with alternative hands, display base, and collector card. This general release is live for pre-order as of the 15th of April 2025 and is due to ship in May 2025. We've added the figure to our McFarlane Collector Database A Kryptonian AI superweapon, the Eradicator eliminated contaminating alien influences. On Earth, it built the Fortress of Solitude before trying to convert the planet into New Krypton. It took Superman’s form after Doomsday killed him and, on his resurrection, melded with S.T.A.R. Labs scientist David Connor. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

The second of NECA's Disney Stitch figures, inspired by Elvis, has been revealed in full. The Ultimate Singer Elvis Stitch comes with three different head options, swap-out eye parts, alternative hands, chair, and guitar. The figure is packed into a window box and is exclusive to Target in the US. We've added Ultimate Singer Elvis Stitch to our extensive NECA Collector Database Are you ready to rock? The "Disney Stitch Inspired by Elvis" collection is the perfect way to celebrate Disney Stitch and show your love for the legendary rock star, Elvis Presley! These officially licensed creations featuring Disney Stitch dressed up in signature Elvis looks are sure to add some rock ‘n’ roll charm and nostalgia to your collection. Your action figure ohana won’t be complete without this Ultimate Singer Elvis action figure by NECA. Dressed up in a black leather outfit just like Elvis wore, this Disney Stitch articulated action figure stands over 3 inches tall and is ready to put on a show you’ll never forget! Accessories include interchangeable heads, hands, hair pieces, and eye plates, plus guitar and chair. Comes in collector-friendly packaging. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...