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Mezco have released the full details for their Mezco Store Exclusive One:12 Collective figure of The Blank from the 1930s Dick Tracy comic series. The items is sold solely by Mezco Store and is currently on a Wait List. Known as a mysterious killer without a face, The Blank is ready to unleash his revenge scheme as he joins the One:12 Collective lineup! Inspired by his 1930s comic strip appearance, the One:12 Collective The Blank is outfitted in a 2-piece suit, complete with a dress shirt, striped tie, and a fedora. The faceless felon features two interchangeable head portraits—his signature “no face” disguise and a revealed, disfigured face of Frank Redrum. The Blank comes fully armed, willing to do whatever it takes to exact his revenge, carrying an arsenal of weapons including a pistol, a revolver, a shotgun, a switchblade, dynamite, and multiple FXs. After his escape from prison, Frank Redrum adopted the identity of “The Blank” and vowed revenge against his former allies. Will Dick Tracy stop him in time? 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...

Another of the McFarlane Platinum Edition Chase figures - figures usually short-packed randomly into a case for you to find - is now live on the McFarlane Store with a time-limited draw for you to enter for a chance to purchase the figure. This latest Platinum Edition is a 6-inch Batman 1966 variant of Alfred with a black and white decor. He comes on a blister card and with a feather duster and telephone. You can enter for a chance to purchase Alfred at the McFarlane Store page and this now includes International access. A former British intelligence officer, field medic and trained Shakespearean actor turned butler. Alfred Pennyworth is the most loyal friend and confident of both Bruce Wayne and Batman. Based on the classic 1960's TV show. 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 is returning to the world of The Walking Dead, and in particular their former 5-inch line of figures, with the resurrected The Walking Dead line kicking off soon with 5-inch figures of Rick Grimes, Michonne, Mercel Dixon, and Daryl Dixon. The figures are packed onto a slim blister card with each figure coming with accessory weapons and The Walking Dead bookmark. Pre-orders are live as of the 14th of August 2024 are select retailers and the wave has an August release date. You can track these Walking Dead figures and all the other McFarlane releases on our comprehensive McFarlane Collector Database A former Sheriff Deputy, Rick Grimes has always been a leader amongst the group of Atlanta survivors. Initially after resisting his destined role, Rick has finally accepted his place of leadership. Rick is ready to do whatever it takes to keep his family and friends alive in this less than moral world. This version of Rick depicts him after the attack on Terminus. Michonne, a fierce survivor and main character, kept much of her past a secret. Now that she no longer wants or needs to be alone, Michonne has accepted her role as protector and confidant of Rick Grimes. She reluctantly picks up her katana and acknowledges that no one can leave behind the savagery of this post-apocalyptic world. Daryl Dixon, the abrasive survivalist and fan-favorite character on AMC’s The Walking Dead, makes his return after debuting in the first series and Daryl with Chopper deluxe boxed set. The figure’s exact likeness was created using a full 3D scan of the actor himself, Norman Reedus! Left for the dead in Season 1 by Rick and the rest of the survivors, Merle Dixon, the estranged brother of Daryl Dixon, makes his full return in Season 3 and this time he is re-armed and ready for action. 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...

"This R5 astromech is built for adventure." Since his newfound role in The Mandalorian, R5-D4 has already seen a single Star Wars Black Series release as part of the main line and using the new Astromech Droid base - and now he is getting a second release as part of a Deluxe Exclusive box set that also features three other droids employed by Peli Motto at the Mos Eisley Space Port. The Droid pack is exclusive to Target in the US and sold via the Fan Channel here in the UK. It is packed in the slant-sided Galaxy Collection packaging with a wider frontage to accommodate the four droids. It utilises The Mandalorian colour scheme and artwork but the side panel is a montage itself and the set is not numbered and does not directly connect to other releases. R5-D4 is, at its core, the same figure as released in 2023  as a single Galaxy Collection figure. This is the newer and better proportioned Astromech figure base with R5 made up of a predominantly white plastic body with red, blue, and silver painted components as well as a bit of bronze on the foot wiring and with twin red tramlines around the top if the flattened dome section. Like the first release, the droid is all a bit too clean and really needs weathering to fit his onscreen look in Peli Motto’s hanger. Vs 2023 single release R5-D4 (right of each image) R5 maintains the same articulation as all the Astromechs in this new body with a rotating dome, dual jointed legs at either side, and an extending third foot from the main body which is pulled down manually and features an articulated ankle. The Droid also has the same opening panels on the main body with two upper horizontal segments that open on a pivot, and two vertical ‘doors’ that open on either side to reveal six slots (three at each side) for R5’s various Astromech attachments.  These attachments are also the same as the standard release in terms of the five slot-in tools. These include three probes, each featuring some paintwork on the main shaft in either gold or bronze, with one of them also featuring a black section. And a pair of tool accessories featuring black-painted component ends that may well be welders or repair tools. All of these tools can be slotted into any of the six available slots and when not in use the same storage function exists where the Droid’s dome can be pulled up to reveal a circular slot in storage bay beneath.  We do not get the bad motivator accessory that was included in the first set, and the panel on R5’s head does not open on this version - which does create variation between the two releases. All is not lost though as we do get a bonus feature on this version of R5 with slot in rocket boosters and rocket effect pieces. These connect to each leg where the original flat blue panel can be clipped off and the extended rocket parts slotted on. The blue translucent effects then connect to the bottom pf each booster so we can display R5 as though he is about to take off. Sadly, there is no flight mode option as there is no flight stand as we had with Chopper and it is unlikely any aftermarket stand could accommodate the girth and weight of an Astromech (but I may be wrong). BD-72 is an Explorer Droid identical to BD-1 from the EA Jedi games, and because of this BD-72 is just a re-release of the BD-1 droid  with some paint updates. BD-72 features a grey off-white finish with minimal extra decoration aside from some blue blue panels and the chrome and black components at his head, and legs. Vs 2019 BD-1 Droid (right of each image) He features five points of articulation with two joints per leg and a ball joint head. This allows him to stand unaided and be posed in a few variations. The final two droids completing the set are a pair of Pit Droids. These are not new either but have only been available prior to this set’s release as part of a larger 2022 Droid Factory set  at Disney Parks in the US. Considering the role of the Pit Droids in The Phantom Menace and now in The Mandalorian, it is nice to have these more readily available. Each Droid is cast in a slightly different brown finish one paler than the other. These do then feature some wear and tear paintwork with some rubbed panels and a couple of limbs or components in differing colours to show their patched construction. The Pit Droid's large head features a single gloss black eye, with each head then trimmed in an edging - one is white, the other beige - and with a pair of flexible aerials.  Vs 2022 Disney Parks Pit Droid (right of each image) Articulation is 17 points in total which is impressive based on their size. The joints are similar to those used on B1 Battle Droids and are part of the sculpt. The arms and legs can both move in a full range of motion, with both a pivot and swivel at the waist and a ball joint head on a pivoting neck. Despite all this, there is no folding action which is not practical considering the entire body has to retract up into the head to match what we get on screen.  The joints are not ratcheted so while they are secure on arrival, they will start to deteriorate and we see from the 2022 Disney Parks release that these Droids can become very loose over time. Their slim legs and small feet also make display poses slightly unstable and while they hold an upright stance, they are not very resilient to any knocks to your shelves or display cabinet.  Each Pit Droid does feature rudimentary griping hands, but they do not come with any direct tools or accessories as such. They are however able to hold some of R5-D4’s accessories as tools if you want to give them a bit of purpose on your display.  This new Droid 4-pack will set you back between £42 and £45 here in the UK depending on where you shop. With R5 being a £25 single release, that puts the Pit Droids and BD-27 with a value somewhere between £18 and £20 which feels reasonable. Even though they are small there is a good degree of decor on each and articulation in keeping with their on-screen counterparts. While R5 may have been robbed of his bad motivator feature, the new jet packs are a neat addition and I suspect may find their way onto an R2-D2 release in the future. I guess the only real miss on the set (at the moment) is that we have no Peli Motto to display with her Droid crew. 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...

McFarlane's Rocky Movie Maniacs will soon be moving to Rocky IV with this pair of 6-inch posed figures of Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago. Like the previous releases, Rocky and Drago will come with alternative 'bloodie' head options and a display base. The figures also feature a cardboard backdrop and a 'secret bonus item' Pre-orders are live as of the 13th of August with a September 2024 release date. Rocky is limited to 6100 units, while Ivan Drago has 6750 units. Rocky Balboa (Stallone) holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him what he's about to face -- a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country! Rocky Balboa (Stallone) holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him what he's about to face -- a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country! 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...

Following the D23 announcements over the weekend that K-2SO will (as expected) be part of Series 2 of Andor Hasbro has now revealed they will be releasing two K-2SO figures this year. In the Star Wars Black Series K-2SO will join the Galaxy Collection for Andor and will be number 11 in the line. K-2SO looks to be a re-release of the existing figure and comes without any accessories. K-2SO is part of Wave 19 of the Galaxy Collection that we know also contains Grand Admiral Thrawn, Ahsoka on Peridea, Imperial Commando, Dedra Meero, Cassian Andor - and the new Darth Maul release also unveiled alongside K-2SO. STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES K-2SO (KAY-TUESSO) (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Winter 2024) A reprogrammed Imperial security droid, K-2SO is an effective insertion agent, as he can blend in perfectly at Imperial installations and outposts. 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 6-inch scale figure is detailed to look like K-2SO (Kay-Tuesso) from the STAR WARS: ANDOR live-action series. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES action figures to build a collection of galactic proportions on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order August 13 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers. K-2S0 is also joining the Vintage Collection with a new 3.75-inch carded release on an all-new Andor card back. This version will feature a blaster for the droid. Pre-orders for Maul are live as of the 13th of August 2024 with a Winter 2024 release window. You can track him and all the Hasbro Star Wars Black Series figures on our comprehensive Collector Database STAR WARS : THE VINTAGE COLLECTION K-2SO (KAY-TUESSO) (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 | Available: Winter 2024) A reprogrammed Imperial security droid, K-2SO is an effective insertion agent, as he can blend in perfectly at Imperial installations and outposts. Inspired by the STAR WARS: ANDOR live-action series, this 3.75-inch-scale figure features detailed series-inspired deco and multiple points of articulation. Comes with a blaster accessory. 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. 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). Available for pre-order August 13 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers. 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 has announced that their new Star Wars Black Series Darth Maul will receive a single Galaxy Collection release later this year. The newly developed figure was part of the recent SDCC 2024 boxset with his Sith Speeder, and he is also getting an outing in the Autumn as part of a Duel of the Fates boxset alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, This single release will not feature the outer soft goods robes, and the lower skirt appears to revert back to a rubberised skirt. Maul will come with his twin lightsaber with a removable red blade and the ability to split the saber hilt into two separate weapons. Maul will be part of The Phantom Menace Galaxy Collection and is number 05 in the series. Maul is part of Wave 19 of the Galaxy Collection that we know also contains Grand Admiral Thrawn, Ahsoka on Peridea, Imperial Commando, Dedra Meero, Cassian Andor - and the new K-2SO also unveiled alongside this new Maul. Pre-orders for Maul are live as of the 13th of August 2024. You can track him and all the Hasbro Star Wars Black Series figures on our comprehensive Collector Database STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES DARTH MAUL (HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99| Available: Winter 2024) Sent by the evil Darth Sidious, Darth Maul delivered a fatal blow to Qui-Gon Jinn with his double-bladed Lightsaber™ during the Battle of Naboo. 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 6-inch scale figure is detailed to look like Darth Maul from the first film in the prequel trilogy, STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE . Comes with his signature double-bladed Lightsaber™ accessory which can be taken apart. Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design. With exquisite features and decoration, THE BLACK SERIES embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. Look for more STAR WARS : THE BLACK SERIES action figures to build a collection of galactic proportions on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order August 13 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers. 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 is working through a series of previews for their next DC Multiverse Collector Edition releases. Up next is Huntress who will come with 3 swappable faces, a fabric cape, 4 extra hands, and a crossbow. She will for pre-order as of the 16th of August 2024. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane have previewed their DC Multiverse Collector Edition Green Lantern figure featuring both Tomar-Re and Abin Sur head options as well as additional hands and other accessories. The figure opens for pre-order as of the 16th of August 2024. 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...

"At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we will have revenge" 2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of Episode 1, The Phantom Menace, and Hasbro has already announced a special Duel of the Fates 3-Pack release in the Star Wars Black Series marking the anniversary complete with a new Darth Maul figure, replacing the version we have had since Wave 1 of the Black Series way back in 2013. Heading into San Diego Comic-Con 2024 it was announced that the Black Series convention exclusive for 2024 would bring us an opportunity to own that new Darth Maul figure earlier than the Duel of the Fates release in the Autumn, and in a set that paid homage to the original 1999 toy line and that would include Maul’s Sith Speeder and his Probe Droid. The set was sold first at SDCC 2024 for attendees, then on Hasbro Pulse The SDCC exclusive uses a window box package with the design taken directly from the 1999 Phantom the Menace releases and in particular the 12-inch Darth Maul and Speeder (the 3.75-inch release had a closed box). This is made up of a black gloss backdrop, a bold episode 1 logo with the face of Darth Maul to one side and red trim around the window, and a gold tramline trim around the name place of ‘Darth Maul and Sith Speeder’. There are a couple of newer additions such as the Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary silver logo, and the newer Hasbro logo underneath. The UK release, as seen here, also has a black oversticker to the bottom right covering up the choking warning message. The rear of the box carries a still from The Phantom Menace of Maul on Tatooine riding his Speeder, and to the side of this are a couple of paragraphs detailing Maul’s role in the movie and a further piece of text under the image detailing the features of the Sith Speeder itself. The box opens from either of the side panels with the inner tray featuring a full-colour backdrop of the sands of Tatooine. The figure, speeder, and accessories are all set into an inner clear tray with Maul and his Speeder securely tied into place with a variety of clear ties.  Darth Maul is a full new figure with no clear use of any parts from the original 2013 release. His Sith Robes are made up of black cast plastic elements, a rubberized tunic overlay over the torso and then layers of soft goods on the skirt and the extensive hooded outer robes. The soft goods is an ideal medium for this scenario considering Maul is required to sit to ride his speeder. There are two styles of material with a flat softer fabric making up the skirt, hood, and sleeves. In contrast, the chest and lower robes are a pleated design which was not really evident on screen.  2024 (left) vs 2013 (right) The head is new and features a much improved sculpt of Ray Park in full makeup with the facial markings printed in a darker red than the original figure and with crisper lines. The eyes are menacing from beneath the black and red facial features, and they have done a great job of capturing that snarl expression. Each of Maul’s horns is crisper and sharper than the previous release and are picked out in a bone colour.  The robes will sit up and over Maul's head for the hooded look, and conversely, they can also be removed to reveal the full new body beneath. Due to how the figure is packed you will find the skirt's soft goods (which are not removable) are creased and folded up, but these will smooth out and fall into place with a bit of work. With the robes off you can also see a couple of other elements of the figure with a socket on Maul’s belt for his lightsaber, and a removable wrist control on his left wrist that he uses to control his Probe Droids.  The saber itself is also new and slimmed down from the original release and cast in a darker silver finish with red control sections. The hilts can be connected together for the full weapon or used independently as dual sabers. The connection is tight and secure and is fully straight, yet once disconnected the plug and socket are not overly visible. Each saber accepts an included red translucent blade. Due to the scale and circumference of the saber the clips on these are smaller than we have seen previously, and with a tight fit to hold them in place, they need to be handled with care to avoid any bends or breakage.  Maul’s final accessory is his Macrobinoculars, another new piece but not necessarily an improvement over the original with this new 2024 version lacking some of the detail we did see on the original release. They are a similar colour to the saber and also feature red component buttons/indicators. Maul features a single set of gripping hands that are able to hold both the sabers and the binoculars well enough. Articulation is also enhanced to support all of the included accessories, with a full pinless body and 23 points of articulation. While the legs are fairly standard in design, the arms have additional rotations at both the forearm and above the elbow and also feature a butterfly shoulder. The neck is dual-jointed and the torso also has plenty of movement to aid sitting on the speeder. Before we move to the Speeder itself, the other part of the set is Maul’s Sith Probe Droid, one of three that he employs on Tatooine. This is a new piece as well and like the movie prop is predominantly black in colour with an outer shell and inner eyepiece. Around the side are the lens and sensors, and a flexible antenna sits at the rear of the droid. There are no further decor applications on the Droid and while it looks OK as it is, there is perhaps an opportunity missed for some variation in the black and some silver components we see on screen but not translated into the figure.  The Probe Droid is mounted on a clear flight stand. this again is new and while similar to the one used for the Training Remote for Luke a few years ago, it is much bigger and places the Probe Droid at the same height as Maul’s head for display. There is no articulation here, the Droid is fixed into place and there is no ball joint as such that allows it to be tilted or posed. The base is also quite small considering the height and that does leave it a touch exposed in terms of stability as it doesn’t have the weight to hold itself completely stable. The Speeder is the final piece of the set, another brand new piece in the Black Series and as far as we know exclusive to this SDCC release. The crescent-shaped vehicle is cast in brown plastic with weathering added and panel lines drawn. The seat segments are an orange finish with trim in beige, while the handlebars and foot pedals have black and grey components painted. The control panel set between the handlebars on the main body features individually painted buttons in white, red, and green and then three decal or sticker pieces to show the various displays for the speeder - two with a red hue and the lowest one in blue with black parts. The Speeder’s repulsor lift feature is created using a clear teardrop-shaped stand and plug-in socket that raises the Speeder a half inch or so off the floor. The socket is ball jointed but set back up into the vehicle so while there is some tilt available, it is not as extensive as similar Speeders we’ve seen previously.  Maul’s articulation works in full to allow him to sit naturally in the single seat with his gripping hands connecting to the control handlebars. These are also articulated so you can move them to line up with the figure and any pose. Maul’s feet include foot holes and there are corresponding pegs on the speeder that allow the feet to be secured in place. Once seated there are a handful of posing options - most outside of what we see on screen, but it is possible to have Maul riding and using his Sabers or his Macrobinoculars.  All in all the set ticks plenty of boxes. It brings us a new and much improved Darth Maul - although the figure is also coming in the Dual of the Fates set later in the year for those not enamored by the Speeder - although I do think the Duel of the Fates version has a rubberized skirt rather than soft goods which are specifically for this Sith Speeder Set. And it still meets that exclusivity level by making the Speeder is exclusive to the set, as far as we know, as are the Probe Droid and the Binocs - although there may well be future releases that change this. These parts are all well executed and combine into a world-building display of the various Maul scenes on Tatooine. The soft goods on Maul had to be used to work with the seated speeder, but this is the only part I am not fully sold on as I can’t quite get on board with the pleated look and I suspect we may see some after-market 3rd party options being used for some collections. Price-wise, this is £61 in the UK, so if we price Maul as a single figure at £25 you are paying an additional £36 for the Speeder and Probe Droid - and for the exclusive anniversary packaging which will be desirable for inbox collectors, particularly with a corresponding Battle Droid and STAP release heading our way for Hasbro Pulse Con 2024. 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. 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The McFarlane DC Multiverse Platinum Edition Chase variant of Batman from the Dark Knight and in particular the Hong Kong sky dive sequence has been listed on the McFarlane store with an EQL draw running for collectors to enter to be in with a chance to purchase this limited availability figure. The EQL process now includes International collectors. The listing gives us a set of clear promo images for the Platinum release. You can see these and more on our McFarlane Collector Database THE DARK KNIGHT With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham City for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham City into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. 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 DC Multiverse Platinum Edition Chase variant of Azrael in Batman Armour from Batman: Knightsend has been listed on the McFarlane store with an EQL draw running for collectors to enter to be in with a chance to purchase this limited availability figure. The EQL process now includes International collectors. The listing gives us a set of clear promo images for the Platinum release. You can see these and more on our McFarlane Collector Database Upon his father's death, college student Jean-Paul Valley learns that he had been genetically altered and trained since birth by a secret society known as The Order of St. Dumas. They then activate his psychological conditioning, forcing him to become their most elite enforcer, Azrael. 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...