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"Ah Doctor, you have changed again. Your appearance is as inconstant as your intelligence. You have confounded me for the last time." The 2024 Emperor Davros release in the Character Options 5.5 inch Doctor Who Collector Series was one of two exclusives that landed in B&M stores in the UK in October. It represents the first time B&M has carried a single-packed figure since they began supporting the line in 2014. This means Davros comes in a revised box following the same design principles as the multi-packs inclusive of the current Doctor Who merchandise logo and colour scheme, but with the newer addition of a coloured accent depending on the Doctor whose era it is taken from - in this instance a purple hue for the Seventh Doctor era. This is only the second release to use this 7th Doctor scheme after last year’s Dalek 2-Pack also from Remembrance of the Daleks. The box for Davros carries the usual diamond callouts confirming the character and the scale of the line as well as the foil gold circular ‘limited edition’ sticker. On the back is one of Character Option’s comprehensive background pieces covering Davros as a recurring villain in Doctor Who and his history with the Doctor moving into the face-off during Remembrance of the Daleks with this Emperor Davros. Sadly for boxed collectors, B&M are applying a security sticker on the box. Hopefully, most stores will add it to the base, but the store we found our Davros in had it slapped on the back and sits over part of the text.  Inside our Davros figure sits within a carded backdrop that depicts the Dalek Saucer from Remembrance. Onto this is glued the blister for the Emperor and that means that the backdrop is ruined once the figure is removed, and the figure cannot be repacked once opened. This is a disappointing move for a line badged for Collectors, particularly after work has obviously gone into the backdrop only to see it destroyed to access the figure. In hand, our Emperor Davros is as we saw him in the 1989 serial with a standard Dalek base in creamy white with a twin-ledged skirt and a set of gold-painted hemispheres up the base of the body. The base then moves into a wider central section, expanding up and out to form the base for the dome top of the Emperor Dalek. This mid-section is devoid of any paint, but features cast ridged detail as seen in the actual prop. The top dome in two parts is trimmed in gold with two gold flattened dome lights that are inclusive of a clear plastic disc sandwiched in the centre. The dome is finished with a hexagon window trimmed in gold through which you can glimpse the interior of the Emperor.  There are a couple of minor issues with the upper dome in that the front half of the dome doesn’t sit flush with the base and there is a gap round the back too although I suspect this will vary based on the factory finish. This front half opens up on a pair of simple hinges on either side revealing Davros within. The interior of the dome is lined in a deeper gold with the head and shoulders of Davros sitting within a black inner base. Davros is a good likeness to Terry Molloy from his 1988 Remembrance appearance with the head coloured a sickly green/brown although this is arguably marginally too pale. Around the head we have the usual collection of metal framing in silver and wiring in red connecting to Davros’ third eye and into the side of his head - these are all oversized vs the on-screen prop but as small as was likely practical for a figure of his scale. The head is finished off with an extended silver microphone over the mouth.  The shoulders feature sculpted wiring and cables but most are left in the base black with a grey detail picking out some of the cables. The only colours of note are a large yellow cable, a similar-sized red at the other size, and some smaller diameter cables picked out in a blue that is not immediately visible against the black and grey. vs 2012 release (right) This is the same figure as originally released in 2012. This Emperor Davros had become a figure of some scarcity on the secondary market having only featured in one release, a limited exclusive for Forbidden Planet packed with a destroyed Imperial Dalek. It was also recently revealed that Character had misplaced the original mould for the figure and thought it lost - hence the reason the Emperor Davros had never been remade. Thankfully the mould was found and that opened the door for this very special return of Emperor Davros in 2024. vs 2012 release (right) Comparing the two figures and there is a sharper and darker gold used on the new figure, and the hexagonal window is a little clearer. The older interior was fully black, while the 2024 version has a gold backdrop to Davros which does make him stand out a little better - it is difficult to see on screen which is most accurate. The Davros body inside the Emperor Dalek sees the most changes to the original release with a lighter skin tone which was also perhaps not quite right to the onscreen prosthetics. The new version has more accurate colouring on the head wiring, while the original version has much more intricate painted shoulder wiring detail by some considerable distance. The older release also benefits from a better-fitting dome that clicks into a fully closed position when pushed down - the new one lacks this locking mechanism hence the ill-fitting look from some angles.  vs 2012 release (right) Emperor Davros has no specifically defined articulation other than the opening front panel and the usual trio of wheels on the base allowing him to be pushed around while also providing the base with a slight lift off any surface. The head of the figure has no ability to rotate, and the figure's shoulders and arms are a single piece locked into the innards of the Emperor Dalek base.  The 2024 Emperor Davros release retails at just £12.99 and represents a considerable saving to what has been the after-market price if a Remembrance Davros ever went up for sale. It doesn't fully replicate the original which will still hold some value and while the outer finish feels crisper with a better gold finish (and that may be due to fading over time), the interior Davros corrects some inaccuracies with the original figure’s head wiring but then lacks the level of detail on the visible shoulders. This new single format may very well be a big success on the back of some peg-warming 3-packs in recent years, and it will be interesting to see if this is carried forward in any way for future Classic re-releases. K eep Track of all the Doctor Who figures from Character Options at our comprehensive Doctor Who 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...

McFarlane has announced a new DC Multiverse Gold Label release of Hal Jordan Green Lantern complete with boxing glove and rocket pack constructs. The figure is a Walmart US exclusive and is landing in stores now - although it is not yet offered online or across international markets. We have added him to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Years of confronting evil and saving billions of lives have taught Hal that Power and Will are worthless without empathy and a sense of purpose. 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...

Previewed by McFarlane and heading to Walmart in the US as an exclusive is this new DC Multiverse Gold Label release of Superman from Action Comics. The figure is already arriving at Walmart stores in the US. The figure is however not listed online, nor is any international availability confirmed. We've added this new preview to our McFarlane Collector Database The Man of Steel is not impervious to harm. He is weakened and will eventually die if exposed to Kryptonite radioactive remnants of his old homeworld. He has no defense against magic and his mind will succumb to sufficient psionic assault, but his real vulnerability is his dependence on yellow solar radiation. Deprived of it, he becomes a mere mortal. 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...

Wave 2 of McFarlane's Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War figures have been revealed and will feature new 7 inch figures of Uryu Ishida and Toshiro Hitsugaya. The Wave 2 figures will feature alternative hands, a weapon, and a circular display stand. They will come in window packaging and are listed as a November 2024 release. We've added these to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Ichigo's classmate. One of the last remaining descendants of the Quincies. Looks up to his late grandfather, Soken as his master. Does not get along with his father, Ryuken, who is adverse to the Quincies. Once despised Ichigo and fought him as an enemy, but later became comrades-in-arms after fighting a battle together. A child prodigy who rose to captain of Squad 10 as the youngest captain ever. A skilled fighter and administrator. Despite his youthful appearance, he possesses keen intuition. He acts calmly, but shows his fury at times. He and his lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto, are complete opposites, but share a good relationship. Momo Hinamori's friend since childhood. 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 Series 7 Scout Class assortment for Jazwares Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron has been listed on abgee.co.uk and confirms a new box design for the wave and its contents as including Clone Lieutenant on blue BARC speeder, Clone Commander on yellow BARC Speeder, Captain Rex on BARC Speeder with sidecar, Jedi Master Kelnacca on Jedi Speeder, Durge on Speeder, and Sabine Wren on Speeder Bike. Based on the box art the two Clones with BARC Speeders (Lieutenant and Commander) are the Chase variants of the series. Our Jazwares Collector Database has been updated Fortify your fleet with STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron Scout Class Mystery Packs. Each pack features a 2.5-inch Scout Class vehicle and micro figure accessory in one of the following Series 7 sets: DURGE’S SPEEDER with DURGE, JEDI SPEEDER with JEDI MASTER KELNACCA, BARC SPEEDER AND SIDECAR with CAPTAIN REX, SABINE’S SPEEDER with SABINE WREN, BARC Speeder (Blue) with CLONE TROOPER LIEUTENANT, and BARC Speeder (Yellow) with CLONE TROOPER COMMANDER. All vehicles are incredibly detailed, authentically scaled, and ready for action or display on the included flight stand. Collect all Series 7 vehicles, including limited edition Rare and Chase styles (sold separately and subject to availability). Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares. Ages 8+ 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...

A new Super7 G.I. Joe Ultimates exclusive has been unveiled as a Walmart US Exclusive. The Red Laser pays homage to one of the original Action Force figures and comes with alternative hands, a trio of weapons, and some additional equipment The figure is open for pre-order as of the 17th of October 2024 and we've added it to our extensive Super7 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...

The McFarlane Pacific Rim 'Page Punchers' line will be expanded to include a new Amazon Gold Label Exclusive of the Otachi Kaiju as well as a playset featuring a four part skyscraper with base and scaled helicopter and jet. You also get a Pacific Rim comic book included, all wrapped up into blister carded packaging. The set will ship from Amazon at the end of November 2024. Otachi is an acid-spitting, creepy-crawling giant with a slimy secret. Once it unleashes its mighty wings, Otachi becomes an airborne assassin. The flying fury is the king of the land, sea, and sky. 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...

Super7's Deluxe line - slimmed down 7 inch release with limited accessories & parts - will include Transformers releases with a new release announced for Megatron who will come in VHS inspired packaging. Prepare for Megatron’s master plan! This 7” scale, highly articulated Megatron (VHS) Transformers DELUXE figure is inspired by the animated series from the 1980s, features intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, and comes with a removable arm cannon accessory. Secured in plastic, VHS box-style packaging reminiscent of the old school multi-episode Transformers VHS tapes, you can bring the battle home by collecting one of these Megatron (VHS) DELUXE 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...

Super7 and Big Bad Toy Store have announced another exclusive to mark Big Bad Toy Stores' 25th Anniversary, The Conan the Barbarian Ultimates exclusive is a variant of the existng Pit Fighter Conan with a variant bloodied paint job. It features two head options, extra hands, and a selection of bloodied weaponry. The exclusive Bloodied Pit FIghter Conan the Barbarian Ultimates release will land in May 2025 and is available to pre-order now only at Big Bad Toy Store Anyone brave or unfortunate enough to face Conan in the gladiator fighting pits were quick to be dispatched to whatever realm lies in the afterlife! The new 7” scale, highly articulated Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! figure of Blood-Soaked Pit Fighter Conan is inspired by the movie of the same name and depicts the epic warrior post battle, covered in copious amounts of bloody-paint detail. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, this figure also comes with an interchangeable head and an assortment of accessories including a bloody Atlantean Sword, a pair of bloody bladed gauntlets, and a pair of bloody hand blades. Make your collection that much more epic by adding the Pit Fighter Conan ULTIMATES! figure - available exclusively at BigBadToyStore! 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 Mezco's One:12 Collective 'Rumble-Con' NYCC 2024 exclusives is another Rumble Society release with a two-pack of the Decapod Gang. The 6-inch figures feature alternative heads, mandibles, and hands along with a raft of accessories. The tailored outfits come with removable trench coats, hats, and sunglasses. You even get Fredo the Mantis Shrimp The set is sold on Mezco's website and will ship after NYCC 2024 with limited availability during NYCC at the Mezco booth. Crime is tough business… Together they would make a killing. The Decapod Gang is making moves! This crustacean-crime syndicate has their sights set on nothing less than owning Providence… by any means necessary.  This Two-Pack is jam-packed with gangland goodies including: three interchangeable head portraits and four mix n’ match menacing mandibles. Dressed to kill in tailored, vintage style suits that lay-right underneath sleek twill overcoats with satin lining and posable wire features. Silk-like neck ties, fedoras, sunglasses and paid-off polished shoes round out their dapper look— the only thing possibly sharper than these two is their switch blade.  The Carboune Brothers’ Clyde and Dingy, bring a new level of danger to their trade with a stockpile that packs heat: a magnum revolver, an automatic hand gun, a sawed-off shotty, two customized gatling-tommy guns, a submachine gun, a switchblade and a time bomb…  And let’s not forget little Fredo the Mantis Shrimp! 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...

Character Options have announced their new 5.5 inch Doctor Who collector figures of the Fifteenth Foctor and Roby. These are now badged as 'Vortex Edition' releases and are what Character are calling Generation 3 figures inclusive of improved decor and articulation with a move to pinless joints and improved ankle, waist, shoulder, and neck joints. Each figure comes with accessories with the Doctor inclusive of the landmine from 'Boom', his Sonic and Psychic Paper, while Ruby features her phone and bag. We also get a new window box packaging design. These particular figures are exclusive to Character Online with a release date of the 17th of October. They are sold as a pair, but packed individually and then into a single outer sleeve. They will cost £39.99 which is £20 per figure. Postage in the UK is free when you spend over £20. They are currently listed on the Character Online website but are currently out of stock. We would assume they will be live to order on the 17th for immediate dispatch. There will also be blister-carded single releases of the Doctor and Ruby in variant outfits heading to wider retailer outlets. It is reported the Doctor will feature tan shoes, green trousers, and a teal shirt. Ruby will come in a denim jacket with blue skort and a cream jumper. We will have added all of these in to our extensive Doctor Who Collector Database Character Options is delighted to announce a brand-new exclusive for its iconic Doctor Who Collection – the Doctor Who Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Vortex Edition 5.5” Collector figures bundle pack In this exclusive online version of these figures, there is the Fifteenth Doctor as played by Ncuti Gatwa in his tan coat with orange striped shirt, blue trousers and red and black trainers. The Doctor’s accessories include the blue sonic screwdriver, landmine from the episode, ‘Boom’ and ubiquitous Psychic Paper. Meanwhile the Ruby Sunday figure, as played by Millie Gibson, is presented as she looked in her debut story dressed in red jumper, tartan skorts as well as her black bomber jacket, and comes with her mobile phone, and shoulder bag accessories. These Gen 3 figures feature a higher specification decoration for extra detail and features include internal pivots on the neck and ankles, ball jointed waist and shoulders as well as internal pins on the arms and legs. This online exclusive set features specially designed packaging to allow the figures to be opened and played with or repacked for display. Each figure is individually boxed, and then beautifully sleeved together as a single purchase. A sturdy transit box is used to protect this unique set. The perfect piece of memorabilia to add to any Doctor Who collection. 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...

"Eddie, we should be out there snacking on bad guys! I am a predator! I need to be free." The first Venom figure  from Sony’s Spider-Verse movies was released in the Marvel Legends series in 2020 and was based on his debut film from two years prior in 2018. After that, the Legends offerings for Sony movies went quite apart from the animated Spider-Verse figures - until in 2024 it was confirmed we were getting a brand new Carnage  from Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and an updated Venom to go with him.  The new ‘Let There Be Carnage’ release of Venom is a Target exclusive in the US and sold via Fan Channel retailers elsewhere. It arrived here in the UK in September 2024, landing in the new format square packaging but in a standard-size box and not the Deluxe size we may have expected. The black box design features the ‘Let There Be Carnage’ movie logo on the front with Venom artwork to the right-hand side and a large reverse image inspired by the movie poster.  Venom stands around 7.5 inches tall and is cast entirely in a slick black plastic with grey/white jagged lines added around the neck and upper chest and on the lower part of his forearm. We have two head sculpts included one with a grinning look for Venom and the other with mouth open and tongue snaking out. Both heads are cast in a similar finish to the body with painted white eyes, off-white teeth, and red gums and tongue. You get two different sets of hands to choose from with a pair of clenched fists and a second pair of outstretched clawed hands.  vs 2020 release (right) The figure is the same as was released in 2020 as are the heads and alternative hands. The white paintwork for the jagged lightning-like lines is paired back on the new release and is more subtle. The red of the jaw is also deeper while the first release was more pink.  Both the new and old Venom figures share the same pinned articulation, with 19 points of articulation that allow our Symbiote to kneel, crouch, or be displayed in some more dynamic ‘bad guy eating’ poses.  There is a change around the back of the figure, with the upper rear back now incorporating two slot-in sockets into which the newer symbiote arms insert. These accommodate two sets of symbiote tendrils, each featuring a peg at one end, and then a split tendril out from this base ending in two mini Venom heads. Each tendril is also slick black with the heads painted with white eyes, off-white teeth, and red gum lines and tongues to match the main head. Each tendril is shaped to slot into its position, and once engaged they do hold in position clipped into the rear of the figure - while still being easy enough to remove. Disappointingly none of the tendrils include a metal armature as seen recently on Carnage, and this means that the tendrils are subject to gravity and the weight of the heads. While they do hold some level of position and can be heated up and moved around - over time the tendrils will simply sag and hang down off the body - particularly the pairing on the right-hand side who arrive in the sagged position.  While it is positive that we are getting a Venom re-release, particularly ahead of his third movie outing, the execution of the figure is lacking. The tendrils were something the first figure lacked, but rather than give us generic symbiote tendrils - a decision to include mini Venom heads has been made, and this is strange considering we never see this in either movie - and the only time Venom is seen with ahead on a tendril is when he is speaking with Eddie in human form. This is compounded by not including an inner metal armature to pose these tendril heads leaving each to sag away from the body as though they’ve wilted.  There are positives, in particular, that the figure was held as a standard figure in terms of price, and that the overall base figure is reasonably accurate and well-defined. Instead of the tendrils, it would have been good to get a variant head or updated hands. One that won't please the movie accurist collectors, but will allow those who missed out on the first release or who were unhappy with the initial paint job to get a minor upgrade. K eep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends 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...