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  • Super7 Toho Ultimates Series 5 release of Motha and Battra from Godzilla vs Mothra (1992)

    Series 5 of Super7's Toho Ultimates line will feature two new Kaiju in the shape of Mothra and Battra. Mothra, as seen in Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) has a 12.3 inch wingspan and can be displayed in a standing position or with a flight stand. She comes with interchangeble legs and a briefcase containing the Shobijn Twins. Battra, as seen in the same 1992 movie, has a similar 12.2 inch wingspan. Battra features alternative head, legs, and a flight stand. Both figures can be ordered directly from Super7 to then receive an exclusive Super Pack which features alternative heads for both Kaiju - featuring an Ultrasonic Beam head for Mothra and a Prism Beam head for Battra. While the figures are available generally from Super7 stockists, the Super Pack is a Super7 store exclusive bonus item. The figures are scheduled to ship in December 2025. We've added them into our Super7 Collector Database Rescue the Shobijin, keep Battra in check, and fight off Godzilla? It seems like Mothra’s to-do list is never ending! Measuring 2” tall, 5” long, and a whopping 12.3” wide, this highly articulated Toho ULTIMATES! figure of Mothra is inspired by its appearance in the 1992 film Godzilla vs. Mothra , features film-accurate paint and sculpt detailing, and comes with a set of interchangeable legs, an accessory of the Shobijn Twins in a briefcase, and a flight stand. Without Mothra to restore balance to the Earth, we don’t know what terrible fate would befall humanity, but if you fail to order this made-to-order Toho ULTIMATES! figure, your kaiju collection could suffer perhaps the worst fate of all—an existence without Mothra! Please note that this ULTIMATES! figure will not come with a packaging sleeve Freed by meteor impact from its imprisonment in the North Sea, the dark counterpart to Mothra, Battra, is renewing its ancient quest to wipe out humanity! This articulated Toho ULTIMATES! figure of Battra measures 2.5” tall, 6” long, with an impressive 12.25” wingspan, featuring intricate sculpting and premium paint detail inspired by the 1992 film Godzilla vs. Mothra , and comes with an interchangeable head and a set of interchangeable legs, as well as a flight stand. Should this winged kaiju finally defeat Mothra and complete its mission to destroy humanity then all may be lost, but you can do your part by adding it to your collection and keeping it from achieving its apocalyptic goals! Please note that this ULTIMATES! figure will not come with a packaging sleeve Assemble the complete Toho ULTIMATES! Wave 5 collection and receive an exclusive Super Pack with alternate heads exclusive to the characters—an Ultrasonic Beam head for Mothra and a Prism Beam head for Battra! Available only with the purchase of the full wave of figures from Super7 . 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...

  • Hasbro Star Wars Fan Stream February 2025

    The second Staar Wars Fan Stream of 2025 was hosted by Hasbro on the 26th February 2025 on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. The Fan Stream was hosted by Jing from Marketing and Emily from Design who were covering the Vintage reveals. Eric from Design and Brandon from Marketing joined the event for the Black Series reveals. The event concluded with Hope and Chris with a roleplay reveal. There are some reveals in the following article that could be considered spoilers The event included a backdrop of the artwork seen at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. This revealed a new tooled Vintage Collection Landspeeder, part of the Return to Tattooine program. More details on this will follow. The Black Series reveals started off with Moff Gideon in his Dark Trooper armour, a previous pipeline announcement. Gideon comes with a soft goods cape, a removable helmet, a new likeness to Giancarlo Esposito, an electro spear, and a retracted electro spear. he is number 44 in the Black Series Galaxy Collection for The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian Season 3 theme was continued with another full reveal of a pipeline announcement, the Imperial Praetorian Guard. This features two weapon options - whip sword and glaive - and soft goods lower robes. This one is number 43 in the collection. Both Gideon and the Praetorian Guard are general releases for Summer 2025 as general releases. Pre-orders open on the 5th of March. They are part of the same Wave 21 with Captain Rex and Anakin Skywalker. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES MOFF GIDEON (DARK TROOPER ARMOR)   (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)   Moff Gideon has constructed the next generation of Dark Trooper, made of beskar harvested from the depths of Mandalore. Unlike previous incarnations, this prototype is a battle suit Gideon wears. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to Star Wars comic books, movies, and series. This STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like Moff Gideon (Dark Trooper Armor) from STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN . Fans can display this 6 inch figure – with series-inspired deco and design -- in their collections. Comes with a helmet, 2 staffs, a blaster, and electric FX accessories.    With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WAR S devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).    STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES IMPERIAL PRAETORIAN GUARD   (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)   Carefully deployed by the Shadow Council, the Praetorian Guard are warriors skilled in hand-to-hand and melee weapons combat. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, and series. This Star Wars action figure is detailed to look like an Imperial Praetorian Guard from STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN .     With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WAR S devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).    The reveals then moved to Andor Season 2 and following on from the recent trailer we had some new figures to look forward to. This started with a new figure of Cassian Andor in an Imperial Pilot outfit. The figure is subtitled as Siener Test Pilot and it comes with a removable helmet and blaster. This one is 15 in the Andoer collection, The Andor releases will include an updated Director Krennic now with face print tech. He comes with the same plastic cape and his blaster. Krennic is number 13 in the Andor series. vs original release (right) Both Andor and Krennic are general releases in Summer 2025 with pre-orders live as of the 5th of March 2025. They conclude the six-figure line up of Galaxy Collection Wave 21. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES CASSIAN ANDOR (SIENAR TEST PILOT)   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025)   Cassian Andor continues the journey that will shape him into a leader of the rebellion. As political tensions grow, he is forced to rise to the occasion and take a stand for everything he believes in.  STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, and series. This STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like Cassian Andor (Sienar Test Pilot) from STAR WARS: ANDOR . Fans can display this 6-inch figure – with series-inspired deco and design -- in their collections. Comes with helmet and blaster accessories.    With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).    STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES DIRECTOR ORSON KRENNIC   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025)   A cruel but brilliant man, Orson Krennic is the director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, and series. This STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like Director Orson Krennic from STAR WARS: ANDOR . Fans can display this 6-inch figure – with series-inspired deco and design -- in their collections. Comes with a blaster accessory.    With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).    The reveals then switched to Revenge of the Sith and the 20th Anniversary with another look at the retro-carded Clone Commander Cody. The retro-carded 20th Anniversary collection will continue with Count Dooku, which is a repack of the existing figure complete with both lightsaber blade options. The figure looks to also feature an update in the facial printing to an improved likeness to actor Christopher Lee. vs original release (right) The next in the ROTS 20th Anniversary series is Kit Fisto, a re-use of the original 2020 release but with updated paint decor on the head and shade changes on his Jedi Robes. He will come with his green lightsaber, vs original release (right) We are then getting a new R2-D2 from Revenge of the Sith, a tweak on the recently resized R2 figure sculpt so that the jet packs and thrusters can be included in this version. All these 20th Anniversary retro carded figures are Walmart US exclusives coming Spring 2025 with the aim from Walmart to have them on shelves for May the 4th 2025. They will be available through the Fan Channel elsewhere, A final figure was teased as a reveal in the upcoming Walmart Collector Con starting on the 13th of March 2025. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES COUNT DOOKU   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 13 at 10AM ET exclusively at Walmart Collector Con; available in store May the 4th weekend!)  STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, and series. This STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like Count Dooku from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH . Comes with his signature Lightsaber™ and swinging FX. Display the figure on your shelf, in your office, or on your desk with nostalgic cardback packaging featuring commemorative artwork.     With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).   STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES KIT FISTO    (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 13 at 10 AM ET exclusively at Walmart Collector Con; available in store May the 4th weekend!)  STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, and series. This STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like Kit Fisto from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH . Comes with a Lightsaber™ accessory. Display the figure on your shelf, in your office, or on your desk with nostalgic cardback packaging featuring commemorative artwork.     With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).   STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES R2-D2   (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 13 at 10 AM ET exclusively at Walmart Collector Con; available in store May the 4th weekend!)  STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS Galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, and series. This STAR WARS action figure is detailed to look like R2-D2 from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH . Comes with his signature tools and jet thruster with flame FX. Display the figure on your shelf, in your office, or on your desk with nostalgic cardback packaging featuring commemorative artwork.     With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS figures to recreate scenes from the franchise on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability).  The final Black Series reveal was a new roleplay helmet of the 501st Clone Trooper. This new variant of the Clone Trooper helmet is based on the flashback scenes from Ahsoka on Disney+. It will release in Spring 2025 as a GameStop exclusive in the US. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES CLONE TROOPER (501ST LEGION) ELECTRONIC HELMET   (HASBRO | Ages 14 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $99.99 | Available this Spring at select GameStop Locations.)  Reimagine iconic scenes from in the STAR WARS saga -- and create your own -- with STAR WARS helmet and Lightsaber™ adult roleplay items! This helmet is detailed to look like a clone trooper helmet from the STAR WARS: AHSOKA live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can imagine being on the front lines of the Galactic Republic’s forces. Press the button on the side of the helmet to distort the wearer’s voice to sound like a clone trooper. Requires 3x 1.5v AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Look for other premium BLACK SERIES roleplay items such as Force FX Elite Lightsabers™ (each sold separately, subject to availability).  The first VIntage Collection reveal was Momaw Nadon (Hammerhead) complete with three weapons - including staff, blaster, and his original POTF2 twin blaster - and a drinking cup hand. This is a Deluxe Vintage carded release. Joining the new Doctor Evazan in the Vintage Collection is an updated Pondo Baba with alternative look hands, removable 'severed' arm, blaster and drinking cup hand for the Cantina Both of these new Cantina Patrons are Summer 2025 releases from Fan Channel retailers, with pre-orders opening next week on the 5th of March. The reveals then moved onto the newer Disney+ content and in particular, The Mandalorian. From Season 3 comes the Imperial Armored Commando complete with jetpack, blaster, shield, electro riot baton, and knife. This is a Deluxe release, with pre-orders as of 5th of March and shipping in Summer 2025. STAR WARS : THE VINTAGE COLLECTION MOMAW NADON   (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET at FAN CHANNEL retailers and limited quantities on Hasbro Pulse; available Summer 2025.)   An exile from Ithor, Momaw Nadon was a rebel sympathizer who cultivated a hidden garden in the mountains south of Mos Eisley. Based on Momaw Nadon from STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE , this 3.75-inch-scale figure makes a great addition to any fan’s collection. Inspired by the original line, this collectible features premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love.    Calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s vintage toys, this figure features Kenner branding and package design with a unique VC number for collectability (VC #362). Celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from STAR WARS : THE VINTAGE COLLECTION (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability).  STAR WARS : THE VINTAGE COLLECTION PONDA BABA   (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET at Amazon, FAN CHANNEL retailers and limited quantities at Hasbro Pulse; available Summer 2025.)  Based on the classic original trilogy film STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE , this 3.75-inch-scale Ponda Baba figure makes a great addition to any fan’s collection. Features detailed series-inspired deco and multiple points of articulation. Comes with 6 accessories for dynamic poseability on fan shelves. Inspired by the original line, these collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love.     Calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s vintage toys, this figure features Kenner branding and package design with a unique VC number for collectability (VC #70). Celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from STAR WARS : THE VINTAGE COLLECTION (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability).  STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION IMPERIAL ARMORED COMMANDO   (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-order on March 5 at 1 PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)   The latest generation of Imperial super commandos are highly trained warriors protected by beskar alloy cast in the form of elite trooper armor. Based on an Imperial armored commando from the STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN live-action series on Disney+, this 3.75-inch-scale figure makes a great addition to any fan’s collection. Features detailed series-inspired deco and multiple points of articulation. Comes with 5 accessories, including a riot shield, dagger, long and short blasters, and a baton. Inspired by the original line, these collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love.    Calling back to the original 1970s and 1980s vintage toys, this figure features Kenner branding and package design with a unique VC number for collectability (VC #366). Celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS with premium vehicles, playsets, and action figures from STAR WARS : THE VINTAGE COLLECTION (additional products each sold separately, subject to availability).   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...

  • Jazwares Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Series 8 Tie Silencer, V-19 Torrent, Armada V-Wing, CIS AAT, and V-95 Headhunter

    Series 8 of Jazwares Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron has started to hit listings on Amazon. We have three new Starfighter class releases with Kylo Ren's Tie Silencer, the Republic V-19 Torrent, and an Armada release of the V-Wing. The rear of the packaging for the Tie Silencer also confirms a Z-95 Headhunter and a blue Confederate of Independent Systems AAT. These will both be Chase variants. All three of these appear to be March 2025 releases in the US. You can track the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron on our Jazwares Collector Database After the destruction of Starkiller Base, Supreme Leader Kylo Ren chased the Resistance all across the galaxy. Determined to sever his past as Ben Solo, he flew his TIE Silencer into battle against his mother, Leia Organa. It was in the cockpit of that ship where he was forced to fully confront his path and decide his destiny. Recreate this pivotal decision or assign brand new missions with the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron TIE Silencer. This 5-inch vehicle is packed with kid-friendly action features to help boys and girls (8+) discover the excitement of the Star Wars galaxy. Ignite their imagination with an opening cockpit, retractable landing gear, removable back hatch, laser cannons, and authentic details from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Finally, play out these epic adventures with an articulated 1-inch micro figure accessory of Kylo Ren, compatible with all other Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles. Launch the TIE Silencer…and take on the Resistance! TIE SILENCER: Take on the Resistance with the TIE Silencer FILM INSPIRED: 5-inch vehicle is based on the ship from Star Wars: The Last Jedi PLAY FEATURES: Features opening cockpit, removable back hatch, laser cannons, and more ICONIC HEROES: Includes articulated 1-inch micro figure accessory of Kylo Ren CROSS PLAY: Accessories are compatible with all Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles The V-19 Torrent saw considerable action in the first years of the Clone Wars. It played a major role in the Battle of Christophsis as a blockade buster and was victorious against the Separatist fleet during the liberation of Ryloth. It was eventually phased out in the later years of the war to make way for the V-wing and ARC-170 starfighters. Recreate the dawn of the Clone Wars or assign brand new missions with the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron V-19 Torrent Starfighter. This 5-inch vehicle is packed with kid-friendly action features to help boys and girls (8+) discover the excitement of the Star Wars galaxy. Ignite their imagination with an opening cockpit, retractable landing gear, folding wings and tail fin, laser cannons, and authentic details from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Finally, play out these epic adventures with an articulated 1-inch micro figure accessory of Clone Pilot, compatible with all other Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles. Launch the V-19 Torrent Starfighter…and defend the Republic! V-19 TORRENT: Defend the Republic with the V-19 Torrent Starfighter SHOW INSPIRED: 5-inch vehicle is based on the ship from Star Wars: The Clone Wars PLAY FEATURES: Features opening cockpit, folding wings and tail fin, laser cannons, and more ICONIC HEROES: Includes articulated 1-inch micro figure accessory of Clone Pilot As the V-19 Torrent proved less effective, the Republic Navy needed to innovate new starfighters. One of these was the Alpha-3 Nimbus-class or more commonly known as the “V-wing.” Sporting far greater speed and maneuverability, this new vehicle swapped a co-pilot for an astromech, which would handle much needed repairs and navigation in the heat of battle. Recreate the last days of the Clone Wars or assign brand new missions with the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron V-wing Starfighter (Armada Edition). This 3-inch vehicle is packed with kid-friendly action features to help boys and girls (8+) discover the excitement of the Star Wars galaxy. Ignite their imagination with an opening cockpit, retractable landing gear, astromech socket, four opening radiator wings, laser cannons, and authentic details from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Finally, play out these epic adventures with two articulated 1-inch micro figure accessories of Clone Pilot and R4-P17, compatible with all other Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles. Launch the V-wing Starfighter (Armada Edition)…and fight to the very end! V-WING STARFIGHTER: Fight to the very end with the V-wing Starfighter (Armada Edition) SHOW INSPIRED: 3-inch vehicle is based on the ship from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith PLAY FEATURES: Features radiator wings, retractable landing gear, laser cannons, and more ICONIC HEROES: Includes 1-inch micro figure accessories of Clone Pilot and R4-P17 CROSS PLAY: Accessories compatible with all Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles 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 DC Multiverse 2-Pack of The Flash vs Titano

    The new McFarlane DC Multiverse release of The Flash vs Titano is now live for pre-orders at McFarlane stockists. The set features a 7-inch scale figure of The Flash vs a 12-inch tall Titano the Super Ape. The set does not include any accessories for either figure, although a solitary display stand and collector cards for both characters are included. The set is down to ship in March 2025. See this new set on our extensive McFarlane Collector Database TITANO THE SUPER-APE DEBUT: SUPERMAN #127 (FEB 4, 1959)Sent on mission to space, TOTO the chimpanzee was exposed to uranium and Kryptonite infused radiation. When he returned to Earth, Toto grew larger than any known dinosaur, and gained deadly Kryptonite vision! LOIS LANE renamed him TITANO, and along with SUPERMAN, captured the colossal ape before he could cause any catastrophic calamities. FLASH – DEBUT: Showcase #4 (Sep.–Oct. 1956)REAL NAME: Barry Allen BASE: Central CityHEIGHT: 5ft 11in WEIGHT: 179 lbs EYES: Blue HAIR: BlondPOWERS/ABILITIES Super-speed, super-endurance, and accelerated healing; he can think quickly, mapping out the potential outcomes of a situation and reading books in an instant; can vibrate his molecular structure fast enough to pass through objects. 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 Exquisite Super Thomas Hewitt from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

    Hiya Toys have revealed, in full, their new Exquisite Super 6-inch release of Thomas Hewitt from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). He features soft goods tailored clothing and apron and comes with two heads, extra hands, and four weapons including the chainsaw. The figure is listed as a Q3 release in 2025 (July-September) Five companions are hounded and hunted by a disfigured chainsaw-wielding loon and his family of equally psychotic killers after they pick up a scared teenage hitchhiker. This new 1/18 scale Thomas Hewitt stands at 6.3 inches tall with multiple points of articulation, all details based on Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003, faithfully reproduces Thomas's hair and his mask from the film. Clothing and apron feature a weathered, stained paint application and are all made from real cloth, ensuring both superior poseability and aesthetic appeal. The iconic chainsaw is included, along with 1x hammer, 1x iron hook, and 1x dagger, all featuring worn details and bloodstains that reflect Thomas's relentless killing spree. In addition to normal head, 1x snarling head is also included, perfectly capturing Hewitt's chilling, menacing grin. Three extra pairs of interchangeable hands allow for versatile posing, making it ideal for recreating iconic film scenes. 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 DC Multiverse Gold Label Batman 'Fear Toxin' from Batman Begins

    From Batman Begins (2005) comes this new McFarlane DC Multiverse release of Batman. This Gold Label Exclusive depicts Batman as seen by Scarecrow after exposure to Fear Toxin with Batman's mask contorted into a black skull head. The figure is a US Target Exclusive currently only available in stores. Outside of the US we have a listing from Amazon Canada which has provided us a full set of promo images. Availability in the UK should be via the importer, Bandai UK. 'Fear Toxin' Batman will come with the same accessories as the standard Batman Begins release - alternative hands holding a trio of Batarangs, alternative hand with smoke grenade, Batarang and Grapnel Launcher. The usual display stand and collector card are also included. Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight’s emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents’ murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. Gold Label action figure features fear toxin head portrait Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on the BATMAN BEGINS theatrical film (2005) Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Accessories include Batarang, grapnel launcher, alternate hand with 3 batarangs, alternate hand with smoke grenade and figure base Included 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...

  • Hasbro Marvel Legends Fan Stream February 2025

    Hasbro's second Marvel Legends Fan Stream event of 2025 was held on the 20th of February 2025. The event was hosted, by Ryan from Marketing and Dwight from Product Design. The following is a top-line breakdown of the Fan Stream content and reveals. Images, where shown, are screen grabs from the original stream. We will update the content and the images in full once a full press pack has been received. The video kicked off with Ryan and Dwight reminiscing about the 10 years they have worked together and their first live streams and their first Marvel Legends reveals. On the plinth, referred to as 'set dressings', were a number of older Gamerverse Sony Spider-Man video game products. This led to the news that the stream would be Gamerversed focus with no new MCU or Cinematic reveals. The first reveal of the day was a new Spirit-Spider from the original Sony Spider-Man game. The figure includes a new torso and a blue faded decor as seen on the skin in the game. He comes with alternative hands and is a Walmart (US) exclusive (Fan Channel elsewhere) due for pre-order in March 2025, and it will ship Summer 2025. Up next was a Deluxe Kingpin, the first boss from the original Sony Spider-Man game. He borrows some parts from Mr. Fixit with reworked elements to create Kingpin's suited look. He comes with two heads and alternative hands. and his cane. Kingpin is an Amazon exclusive with pre-orders to follow in March 2025 with the figure shipping Summer 2025. MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE SPIRIT SPIDER    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on March 13 at 1PM ET exclusively on Walmart; available Summer 2025.)    Spirit Spider, a version of Peter Parker infused with the power of souls, uses his Spirit Fire suit to channel waves of ethereal energy. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Spirit Spider action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's Spider-Man video game. The Spirit Spider figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 4 accessories, including a set of alternate web-slinging hands. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE KINGPIN    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 | Pre-Order on March 27 at 1PM ET exclusively on Amazon; available Summer 2025.)    When the feared Kingpin, who controls Marvel’s New York City's organized crime families, is incriminated by Spider-Man, a mysterious new menace comes to power. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Kingpin action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's   Spider-Man video game. The Kingpin figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 4 accessories, including alternate head, alternate hands, and cane. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   Following on from the two exclusives was a full six-figure wave of Sony Spider-Man 2 Gamerverse figures. The wave reveals commenced with Miles Morales 'Upgraded Suit' Spider-Man in the skin paying homage to the original Peter Parker suit. He comes with three pairs of hands and shocking hands effects. Reveal number 2 was Peter Parker's Spider-Man in the black symbiote suit - a full new sculpt with symbiote effects. Figure three switched back to Miles Morales and his Boricua Suit featuring the flag of Puerto Rico. Miles has three sets of hands and a web effect. Number four of the wave is Peter Parker in his anti-venom suit with a blue and silver design. This one has two heads and three pairs of hands. Reveal five stuck with Miles in his Brooklyn 2099 suit - a full new sculpt to recreate the look from the game. Brooklyn 2099 Miles includes three pairs of hands and web effects. The final figure in the wave is a non-Spider-Man character with Felicia Hardy's Black Cat. Black Cat comes with the Gamerverse wand of Watoomb and alternative hands. The new Gamerverse wave opens for pre-order as of February 25th, 2025, It is reported as shipping in July 2025. MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE PETER PARKER BLACK SUIT    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on February 25 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Peter Parker fights to save Marvel’s New York from multiple threats, otherworldly and terrestrial. What sacrifices must be made to heal the world? Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Black Suit Peter Parker action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's   Spider-Man 2 video game. The Peter Parker Spider-Man figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 5 accessories, including a set of alternate web-slinging hands and web accessory for dynamic poses. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE MILES MORALES UPGRADED SUIT STYLE    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on February 25 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Miles Morales fights to save Marvel’s New York from multiple threats, otherworldly and terrestrial. What sacrifices must be made to heal the world? Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Upgraded Suit Style Miles Morales action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game. The Miles Morales Spider-Man figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 4 accessories, including a set of alternate web-slinging hands. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE MILES MORALES BORICUA SUIT     (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on February 25 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Miles Morales fights to save Marvel’s New York from multiple threats, otherworldly and terrestrial. What sacrifices must be made to heal the world? Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Boricua Suit Miles Morales action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's   Spider-Man 2 video game. The Miles Morales Spider-Man figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 5 accessories, including a set of alternate web-slinging hands and web accessory for dynamic poses. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE PETER PARKER ANTI-VENOM SUIT STYLE    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99| Pre-Order on February 25 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Peter Parker fights to save Marvel’s New York from multiple threats, otherworldly and terrestrial. What sacrifices must be made to heal the world? Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Anti-Venom Suit Style Peter Parker action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game. The Peter Parker Spider-Man figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 6 accessories, including a set of alternate web-slinging hands and web accessory for dynamic poses. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE BLACK CAT FELICIA HARDY    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on February 25 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Super Heroes fight to save Marvel’s New York from multiple threats, otherworldly and terrestrial. What sacrifices must be made to heal the world? Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Felicia Hardy Black Cat action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game. The Felicia Hardy figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 3 accessories, including alternate hands. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE MILES MORALES BROOKLYN 2099 SUIT    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on February 25 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Miles Morales fights to save Marvel’s New York from multiple threats, otherworldly and terrestrial. What sacrifices must be made to heal the world? Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Brooklyn 2099 Suit Miles Morales action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game. The Miles Morales Spider-Man figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 6 accessories, including a set of alternate web-slinging hands and web accessory for dynamic poses. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   The reveals moved on to a new Super-Deluxe release from the Sony Spider-Man game with a huge new figure of Venom. Venom stands 10.5 inches tall, with alternative hands, and extra head options including removable drool effect. Venom is a February 27th, 2025 pre-order. MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE VENOM    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Pre-Order on February 27 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)    Powered by an extraterrestrial symbiote, the relentless villain Venom threatens all of Marvel’s New York and pushes Peter Parker and Miles Morales to the limit. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Venom action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game. The Venom figure features over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 4 accessories, including alternate head, alternate hands, and symbiote FX. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine gaming-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   The video moved to Comic Book source material with a new X-Force Warpath. Warpath comes with his twin knives and extra hands. Warpath is joined by X-23 in black X-Force suit with alternative hands. She features clawed hands and removable claws for her boots. There are also two head options. This X-Force 2-Pack is a March 2025 pre-order with more details to follow. MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES X-FORCE X-23 & WARPATH    (HASBRO | Ages 4 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 | Pre-Order on March 12 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating Fan Channel retailers; available Summer 2025)    X-Force, a covert team of mutants, has tasked X-23, a clone of Wolverine trained as an assassin, and Warpath, a powerful hero with superhuman strength and speed, to end a mutant-fearing religious sect called the Purifiers once and for all. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends X-Force X-23 & Warpath Two-Pack figure set! These collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figures are detailed to look like the characters from Marvel's X-Force and X-Men comics. The X-23 and Warpath action figures feature over 20 points of articulation with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. This Marvel action figure set comes with 9 accessories: X-23 features 4 alternate hands and alternate head; Warpath features 2 alternate hands and 2 knife accessories. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6-inch scale make them great for posing and displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine comics-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures and Marvel collectibles (each sold separately, subject to availability).   The stream concluded with a reminder of Hasbro's attendance at the New York Toy Fair, details of NYTF coverage from Hasbro will follow. As usual, the Stream ended with a tease and a new missile piece. Please keep track of all the Marvel Legends news and reviews on our news feed and track all the releases in full at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collector Database 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...

  • JFS Toys Robocop (1987) 'Villains of Old Detroit' 7 inch action figures

    Robocop fans will be interested in the new 1/10 scale figures in the works by JFS Toys . The 7-inch figures will focus on 'Villains of Old Detroit' and Clarence Boddiker's gang with unpainted preview sculpts shared so far for Clarence, Emil Antonowsky, Leon Nash, Joe Cox, and Steve Minh. The Emil figure has also been previewed as a full colour sample including articulation which looks to include at least 14 points of articulation. We will follow the JFS Toys development of this new line with interest. 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...

  • Medicom MAFEX Star Wars Darth Vader from Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)

    Fans of Darth Vader can look forward to a new Medicom MAFEX release of the Dark Lord of the Sith, as seen in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. The new MAFEX release features Vader with both a normal Helmet and the smashed helmet with Anakin's scarred face underneath. The damaged look is complemented with the inclusion of a swap-out damaged chest plate. You will also get soft goods robes, alternative hand options and a selection of both Vader's lightsaber and Inquisitor's sabers with stationery and 'dynamic' striking saber blades. Medicom MAFEX No. 266 Darth Vader from Obi-Wan Kenobi is a January 2026 release. 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...

  • Medicom MAFEX DC's Aquaman No.267 from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom figure

    The next MAFEX DC Multiverse release from Medicom will be a new 6-inch scale Aquman figure as seen in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The figure features three different head portraits - including one with 'underwater' hair effect. You also get extra hands, his Trident, and a large whirlpool attack effect. Medicom MAFEX No.267 Aquaman is a January 2026 release. 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...

  • Review: Star Wars Black Series Ahsoka Tano (Peridea) from Ahsoka, Galaxy Collection Wave 19

    “Being a Jedi isn’t about wielding a lightsaber. Train your mind. Train your body. Trust in the Force.” When Ahsoka first aired on Disney+ in the Summer of 2023, the subsequent releases in the Star Wars Black Series repacked the existing Ahsoka Tano  live-action figure from The Mandalorian into the Ahsoka Galaxy Collection. While marginally disappointing for collectors who now had to double-dip on a figure, the release was accurate to Ahsoka’s robes during the majority of the season. Her revised ‘Ahsoka the White’ costume as seen as she journeyed to Peridea was released a year after the season aired as part of Wave 19 of the Galaxy Collection. Wave 19 was a disjointed wave that felt like it was released in segments and not as a whole. It included the first live-action Grand Admiral Thrawn  figure as well as figures from Andor Season 1 and Season 2, a repacked Darth Maul, and the new Imperial Commando design from The Mandalorian.  The wave utilises the new square boxes and retains the cyan accent colour used on the Ahsoka Galaxy Collection releases to date. Ahsoka Tano ‘Peridea’ is number 11 in that series, with her artwork technically connecting to the first Shin Hati  release - although that one is on the slanted side packaging - and then onward to Grand Admiral Thrawn . Like other transitions from slanted side artwork to the new packaging, the colour change is subtly different if you ever line them up together. The same artwork is used on the rear of the box alongside a short piece of text covering Ahsoka’s experience in the World Between Worlds. The backing card for the figure uses the same colour scheme as the box and incorporates a clouded sky image. Despite similarities in the costume design, the 2024 Peridea Ahsoka is an entirely new figure now using various shades of lighter grey across the costume. This starts with the torso in two-tone grey and with a painted front cream panel. The trousers use a similar light grey finish and are the baggy ‘parachute’ style trousers as seen on the old figure but with a new joint system for the knee. These are topped off with a new belt piece with two side panels in cream, a central sash in a darker grey, and the hanging beads we saw on the original figure. The belt also features an intricately tied finish at the back and four loose strands of the central tie wrap. It is also inclusive of two hooks positioned at the hips to hang Ahsoka’s lightsaber. The arms start with an upper arm cast in the orange Togruta skin tone, which transitions into painted grey wraps - a finish that does still show through some orange base colour at the joint. Beneath the elbow, the wraps continue under a pair of two-tone bracers and finish with fingerless gloves. The legs similarly feature a plain grey finish beneath the knee, then shin guards in grey with sculpted straps and a simple pair of shoes.  vs 2023 Ahsoka #01 Release (right) Ahsoka’s head sculpt is also new with extended Leku and what looks to be an improved likeness to actor Rosario Dawson. The facial markings, eyes, and mouth are photo-printed and the face itself framed with a metallic silver headpiece that sits between the head and the Leku. The Leku themselves feature the blue markings down each of the three head tails. One of the criticisms of the first Ahsoka figure was a lack of a soft goods cloak as sported in both her Mandalorian and Ahsoka season 1 appearance - particularly when one exists in the line and has only been sold with a very hard to obtain (here in the UK anyway), overpriced Amazon exclusive.. The same is true of the Peridea release with Ahsoka lacking the white outer cloak she is seen wearing when she and Sabine finally arrive on Peridea itself. What we do get in the release is Ahsoka’s lightsabers, with both long and short hilts cast in silver with black markings. Each hilt features a loop at the end which allows them to be slung on Ahsoka’s belt. The other end incorporates the clip-in lightsaber blades - again one long, one short - in a translucent milky white finish. The saber hilts fit in either hand, although when the grip is reversed to mimic Ahsoka’s ‘Djem So’ reverse grip, the hand can’t quite hold the saber as securely and it will droop backward - an issue carried forward from the original release and one that would have only been solved by breaking the established principles of the Black Series and including alternative hands. Ahsoka has 17 points of pinless articulation with more emphasis placed on incorporating the joints into the costume as seen with the changes to the knee joint, and the way the butterfly shoulders match to the way the costume sits over Ahsoka’s torso. Despite the size of the upper half of the trousers, there is a good level of movement available at the legs with the belt moving with the joints and not impeding it. The arms also extended fully in nearly all directions - particularly useful for lightsaber posing - although the elbow could really have done with a tad more bend past the 90-degree point. There is some restriction in the neck joint thanks to the Leku, but there is enough play to have Ahsoka look up and down to a degree with the side-to-side movement the one that is blocked by the anatomy of the Togruta.  The Wave 19 release of Ahsoka Tano on Peridea does lots of things right, not least redesigning the Ahsoka figure from the ground up even when some parts might have been translatable from the original release. The likeness is improved on what was a pretty good Rosario Dawson sculpt, and the costume features a number of layers and colour changes as well as smaller details like the belt and the beads. The lightsabers are carried forward - but do the job - they just really needed a rethink on the hands to allow for Ahsoka’s often-used reverse grip. The lack of a cloak is disappointing, although Hasbro do have a track record (Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll) of recycling the figures into exclusives with updated soft goods. The Ahsoka Galaxy Collection is shaping up nicely after a year and a half with this updated look for Ahsoka much more visual on display than the original. We just need Hasbro to stick with this part of the franchise long enough to get us an Ezra figure and the Nightsisters - and maybe a few more of Thrawn’s troopers. 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...

  • SDCC 2025: Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series Exclusive Dreadnoks 'Cold Slither' Band of Vipers Box Set

    It may only be February, but our first San Diego Comic Con 2025 exclusive has been revealed. Unveiled exclusively by IGN.com the Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series 'Cold Slither' Band of Vipers box set will feature four new G.I. Joe figures as well as a raft of accessories and instruments. The figures include Zartan, Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch all ready for their Band of Vipers World tour. The packaging (not yet revealed) will be designed to recreate the Springfield Theatre. The set will be available first at SDCC from the 24th to the 27th of July 2025. The remaining (limited) stocks will be available after SDCC via Hasbro Pulse. We've added the new SDCC 2025 Cold Slither figures to our extensive Hasbro Collector Database 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...

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