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It appears that the McFarlane Movie Maniacs figures of Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed also have Platinum Chase variants. The chase figures include red shorts for Rocky while Apollo Creed has lighter blue trim on his. The figures are randomly packed alongside the standard releases, and McFarlane are also offering a US only draw to purchase the pair as set in July 2024 through their EQL launch process. Set of two (2) Platinum Edition 6" scale figures based on the movie ROCKY (1976). Accessories include an extra head, printed backdrop, environmental base, collectible art card and a secret bonus item. Also includes "VS" display piece to re-create your favorite ROCKY boxing contest or create your own ultimate dream match! 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...

Sony Playstation and Spin Master have officially launched their new 'Shapes Collection' action figures sourced from the various PlayStation catalog of video games. We have been seeing snippets of these over the last few weeks through online listings, but we now have the full breakdown of the new 6-inch line for launch. The Shapes Collection will feature two grades of figures. These start with the Deluxe Collectors Grade which features up to 42 points of articulation and premium decor and accessories - including alternative face or head options. The first of these out for collectors is Aloy, Horizon Forbidden West and she will start shipping in August 2024. The Core Collector figures feature slightly less articulation at between 24 and 34 points and limited accessories - usually between 2 and 4 per release. These Core releases kick off with Varl from Horizon Forbidden West as well as figures of Kratos and Atreus from God of War, and Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima. These Core figures are going to open for pre-ordering in August and will ship in September 2024. The way the press release reads it does seem that this line is going to be exclusive to Playstation Gear - which does serve the UK - and Amazon in US and Australia. We also know that future figures in development include Ellie and Joel from The Last Of Us. Introducing the official deluxe Aloy 6-Inch Figure from The Shapes Collection, inspired by PlayStation's Horizon Forbidden West. This meticulously detailed figure showcases Aloy, the fearless huntress, complete with her iconic fiery red hair, rugged, weathered armor, and over 250 unique finishes by Randle Paul Bennett and painted by Dongjin Choi. Designed with 42 points of articulation for dynamic posing, Aloy comes with 15 accessories, including interchangeable face plates, hands, a precision bow, spear, arrow, and quiver, ready to recreate her epic quests or imagine new adventures. Showcase these officially licensed products from PlayStation on your shelf in an open box display next to your PS5 console. These action figures are striking PlayStation 5 accessories that inspire & elevate the gaming experience. Immerse yourself in the expansive universe of PlayStation 5 games with other collectible action figures from God of War Ragnarok PS5, The Last of Us PS5 or, for enthusiasts of PS4 games like Ghost of Tsushima PlayStation 4. These high-end figurines and collectibles go way beyond your run of the mill boy toys or superhero toys (each sold separately). Aloy captivates fans ages 17 and up. Discover the strength of the Nora tribe with the official Varl 6-inch figure from The Shapes Collection. Pick up this loyal warrior, crafted with over 138 distinctive finishes and textures by Daniel Salas Bennett and painted by Dongjin Choi. This meticulously detailed figure features Varl’s warrior braids and weathered gear, with 32 points of articulation for dynamic posing. Accessories include two handsets for various grips and his formidable axe, ready for any challenge. Showcase these officially licensed products from PlayStation on your shelf in an open box display next to your PS5 console. These action figures are striking PlayStation 5 accessories that inspire & elevate the gaming experience. Immerse yourself in the expansive universe of PlayStation 5 games with other collectible action figures from God of War Ragnarok PS5, Horizon Forbidden West PS5 or, for enthusiasts of PS4 games like Ghost of Tsushima PlayStation 4. These high-end figurines and collectibles go way beyond your run of the mill boy toys or superhero toys (each sold separately). Varl captivates fans ages 17 and up. Introducing the official Kratos, premium 6-Inch Figure from The Shapes Collection, inspired by God of War Ragnarok. This premium figure captures Kratos in meticulous detail, from his battle-worn armor and ashy skin to his signature red tattoo. Featuring over 129 unique finishes and 31 points of articulation, fans can pose Kratos dynamically with accessories like the Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and more. Designed by Randle Paul Bennett and painted by Dongjin Choi, this figure embodies the legendary Ghost of Sparta. Showcase these officially licensed products from PlayStation on your shelf in an open box display next to your PS5 console. These action figures are striking PlayStation 5 accessories that inspire & elevate the gaming experience. Immerse yourself in the expansive universe of PlayStation 5 games with other collectible action figures from The Last of Us PS5, Horizon Forbidden West PS5 or, for enthusiasts of PS4 games like Ghost of Tsushima PlayStation 4. These high-end figurines and collectibles go way beyond your run of the mill boy toys or superhero toys (each sold separately). Kratos captivates fans ages 17 and up. Introducing the official Atreus 6-inch figure from The Shapes Collection, inspired by God of War Ragnarok. This premium collector's piece features Atreus in detailed archer survival garb, with over 130 unique finishes, designed by Meng Wang, Daniel Salas of Head Hoppers Studios, and originally painted by Dongjin Choi. The figure showcases 33 points of articulation, enhancing his dynamic combat style. Equipped with a bow, arrow, and interchangeable hands for various poses, Atreus is prepared to fight alongside Kratos (each sold separately). Showcase these officially licensed products from PlayStation on your shelf in an open box display next to your PS5 console. These action figures are striking PlayStation 5 accessories that inspire & elevate the gaming experience. Immerse yourself in the expansive universe of PlayStation 5 games with other collectible action figures from The Last of Us PS5, Horizon Forbidden West PS5 or, for enthusiasts of PS4 games like Ghost of Tsushima PlayStation 4. These high-end figurines and collectibles go way beyond your run of the mill boy toys or superhero toys (each sold separately). Atreus captivates fans ages 17 and up. Embrace the legendary samurai with the Official Jin Sakai 6-Inch Figure from The Shapes Collection. This premium figure, designed by Meng Wang and Daniel Salas of Head Hoppers Studios and painted by Dongjin Choi, captures Jin Sakai in his detailed armor with over 136 unique finishes. Featuring 32 points of articulation, recreate iconic poses reflecting his masterful swordsmanship and stealth tactics. Accessories include his katana, tanto, mempo mask, and an additional sword, equipping Sakai for any challenge in his quest to free Tsushima. Showcase these officially licensed products from PlayStation on your shelf in an open box display next to your PS5 console. These action figures are striking PlayStation 5 accessories that inspire & elevate the gaming experience. Immerse yourself in the expansive universe of PlayStation 5 games with other collectible action figures from PS5 games like God of War Ragnarok PS5, Horizon Forbidden West PS5 or, for enthusiasts of PS4 games like The Last of Us PlayStation 4. These high-end figurines and collectibles go way beyond your run of the mill boy toys or superhero toys (each sold separately). Jin Sakai captivates fans ages 17 and up. 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 Toys action figure stable continues to grow with the first figures for the latest licence Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War hitting pre-orders. Collectors can look forward to 7-inch figures of Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach from the Japanese series from Tite Kubo. Ichigo Kurosaki will come with his sword, alternative hands, and the standard McFarlane black circular stand. Yhwach similarly features his sword, extra hands, and display base. Both figures also feature soft goods in their robes. They are packed in window boxes and have an August 2024 release date. These new figures can be found alongside all of McFarlane's modern collector figures on our extensive McFarlane Collector Database A high school student who can see ghosts. Lost his mother as a child to an attack by Hollows. Acquires Soul Reaper powers through an encounter with Rukia Kuchiki and becomes a Substitute Soul Reaper. Through the turmoil that embroiled the World of the Living, the Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, he gains the trust of the other Soul Reapers and lives up to his position. Founder of the Quincies and leader of the “Wandenreich.” Addressed as "His Majesty". Cold and merciless to his followers and does not hesitate to take their lives on the spot. 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...

Mezco's second reveal for 'MezcoCon' and heading to SDCC 2024 as an exclusive is this new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles One:12 Collective release of Casey Jones. As well as being sold at SDCC 2024, Casey will also be available in limited numbers via the Mezcon online store with the figure shipping after SDCC 2024 at the end of July. This new Casey Jones release comes with soft goods tailored outfit as well as three head options and a selection of additional hands. Casey also has his usual array of weapons including hockey sticks, golf club and baseball bats. Goongala! Goongala! Casey Jones strikes his way into the One:12 Collective lineup! Inspired by his classic 80’s look, the One:12 Collective Casey Jones is outfitted in a crop top under a rugged denim vest with tattered sleeves, sweatpants, and sneakers. He wears goalie gauntlets slipped on forearms, paired with gloved hands ready for action. The masked vigilante features three interchangeable head portraits, including his signature hockey mask and an unmasked face. Casey is armed to the teeth, carrying a golf bag slung over his shoulder packed with an array of weapons—a golf club, baseball bats, and hockey sticks. Known for his rebellious nature, Casey is a vigilante who fights crime in New York City with a hockey mask and an assortment of sports equipment as weapons. As a close friend to the Turtles, Casey's street-smart demeanor and strong sense of justice make him a beloved ally to the half-shell heroes. 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...

As we get closer to the Autumn release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, NECA has announced a re-release of their existing talking 18-inch figure of the Ghost with the Most. Shipping in September, this may bode well for fans hoping to get some re-issues in the sought-after 7-inch line (although nothing is confirmed) and potentially new figures from the 2024 movie. Need to scare the living away from your comfy haunt? Just say "Betelgeuse" three times and you'll summon the hereafter's most obnoxious freelance bio-exorcist! Tim Burton's masterful comedy Beetlejuice comes to life with this talking 18" action figure of the Ghost with the Most. When motion activated, it speaks actual lines from the movie. Highly detailed and articulated for posing. Uses button cell batteries, included. A great addition to any fan's collection! Ages 17+. 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...

Tempe, AZ, July 2, 2024 - McFarlane Toys, a leader in the collectibles category, proudly announces the signing of a new licensing agreement with SEGA for SEGA’s brand, ATLUS. This collaboration signals an exciting new chapter as McFarlane Toys broadens their collectibles line-up with Persona 3 Reload™. Released in February of 2024, Persona 3 Reload became the fastest selling game in ATLUS history, with over 1 million units sold worldwide in one week. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the upcoming 7” scale action figures are designed to captivate fans and collectors alike. Boasting ultra-articulation, these figures capture the essence of the Persona 3 Reload video game characters, allowing fans to immerse themselves in dynamic play experiences. The Persona 3 Reload action figures are slated for release in 2025 and will be available for purchase both online and at select retailers. Stay tuned for more updates and pre-order information as the launch date approaches. For more information about McFarlane Toys and its range of collectibles, please visit mcfarlane.com. “We’ve been lucky enough over the past 30 years of McFarlane Toys to be able to partner with some awesome companies and this is no different. We are excited to add SEGA and ATLUS to our ever-growing roster of gaming licenses. These figures are going to be super cool, and we can’t wait for fans to see them!” – Todd McFarlane, Founder and CEO McFarlane Toys. About Persona 3 Reload Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate and enter the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of Tartarus, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart! For more information, please visit persona.atlus.com/p3r. About McFarlane Toys Founded over 30 years ago by Todd McFarlane, the Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director and the creator of Spawn, McFarlane Toys is a global toy company and an industry leader and innovator. As a design driven company known for unparalleled attention to detail, McFarlane has set the bar in the action figure category. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, McFarlane has offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Montreal. Visit McFarlane.com. About ATLUS ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Established in 1986, ATLUS features a portfolio of beloved and long running game series including PERSONA™, which has sold over 22 million units worldwide, and the legendary SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI™. ATLUS games are published in the west by SEGA of America, Inc. with its principal office in Irvine, California. Learn more about ATLUS at www.atlus.com. About SEGA of America, Inc. SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic's Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with ATLUS' Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com. ©ATLUS. ©SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ATLUS, the ATLUS logo and Persona 3 Reload are registered trademarks or trademarks of ATLUS Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. 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 is taking two G.I. Joe Ultimates to SDCC 2024 as exclusives. The figures of the Cobra Mortal and Jungle Trap Zartan will feature the usual selection of alternative hands, accessories, and weaponry - and Zartan also features three head options. The figures will be sold in San Diego at the Super7 booth, with a limited number going up for sale on the Super7 website from the 29th of July. As a master of disguise, it’s almost understandable that the Joes don’t recognize Zartan- but his costume as a snake-charmer should have been a bit of a tip off! This 7” scale, highly articulated G.I. Joe ULTIMATES! figure of Jungle Trap Zartan is inspired by the market scene in the episode of the same name, from the classic G.I. Joe animated series. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, this figure is also made of UV color-changing plastic that changes his skin to purple when exposed to sunlight! Outfitted with a removable soft goods robe, the figure also comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, and an assortment of additional accessories including a flute, a camera snake in a basket, a mind control crown, and more! The Jungle Trap Zartan ULTIMATES! figure will be a unique addition to any G.I. Joe collection, so order yours today! For those targeted by the infamous Cobra Mortal, the fear upon seeing him must be nearly as harrowing as the danger of not noticing his stealthy approach! This 7” scale, highly articulated G.I. Joe ULTIMATES! figure of Cobra Mortal is inspired by the vintage Argentine market toy and depicts theon-again, off-again Cobra assassin in his bright red-and-silver uniform. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium metallic paint detailing, this figure also comes with multiple interchangeable hands and an assortment of accessories including a pair of blasters, crossbow with arrows, and backpack. The Cobra Mortal G.I. Joe ULTIMATES! figure will be a unique addition to any G.I. Joe collection, so order yours today! 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 is releasing a two-figure wave of Conan the Barbarian figures comic book Ultimates. The pairing of Conan the Barbarian and Kull the Conqueror. Each 7-inch scale figure features two head options, alternative hands, and a selection of weapons and accessories. They will come packed in the usual Super7 Ultimates window box. The wave is a general release through all Super7 stockists and has an April 2025 release date. If you do order both figures directly from Super7 you will also receive their exclusive Super Bonus pack for the wave featuring bloody variant weaponry. Conan the Barbarian is an unstoppable force and anyone foolish enough to stand against him will likely not live long enough to regret their poor judgment! This 7” scale, highly articulated Conan ULTIMATES! figure of Conan the Barbarian is inspired by his appearance in late 70’s comic books, and its intricate sculpt and premium paint detail leave no doubt as to his ferocity and determination. Featuring interchangeable heads and hands, this figure also comes with a soft goods loin cloth and axe, sword with removable sheath, and necklace accessories. There’s no adventure or challenge that this made-to-order Conan Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! can’t take on! Kull the Conqueror is the progenitor of Conan, both canonical and literary, and it’s easy to see how this mighty leader and fearsome warrior gave rise to such a hallowed lineage! This 7” scale, highly articulated Conan ULTIMATES! figure of Kull the Conqueror is inspired by his appearance in the early 70’s comic books, features intricate sculpt and premium paint detail, includes multiple interchangeable heads and hands, and comes with a crown and sword with removable sheath accessories. Protect your collection from tyrannical despots like Borna, with this made-to-order Kull the Conqueror ULTIMATES! figure! Assemble the complete Conan The Barbarian Comics ULTIMATES! Wave 2 collection and receive an exclusive bloody-weapons accessories Super Pack! Available only with the purchase of this full wave at Super7. By Crom! 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...

Diamond has announced a Lord of the Rings exclusive coming to SDCC 2024 with this new Gimli, Son of Gloin release. This is an unhelmeted variant of their existing Gimli figure with a selection of alternative parts including an alternative helmeted head, extra hands, and a variety of axes. The set is packed in a special presentation box with artwork reflecting the Doors of Durin. The set is limited to 2000 pieces and will be available at SDCC 2024 and then via a special pre-order period starting on the 29th of July 2024 on the Diamond website. A Diamond Select Toys release! One of Middle-Earth’s greatest heroes returns in an all-new deluxe box set! Gimli, Son of Gloin, member of the Fellowship of the Ring, gets an all-new unhelmeted head sculpt in this exclusive box set, packed to the seams with axes and interchangeable parts. Measuring approximately 5 inches tall, this 1/10 scale action figure features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and is limited to only 2000 pieces! It comes packaged in a deluxe box designed to resemble the Doors of Durin, entrance to the Mines of Moria, underground kingdom of his cousin Balin. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, packaging design by David Forrest of Kinetic Underground Inc.! 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 way these droids are swarming, one might think we weren't welcome." Like their Clone Trooper opponents, once the B1 Battle Droid had been released in the Star Wars Black Series line it was inevitable that variants would follow. The original Trade Federation Droid landed in 2019 and since then we have had a number of variations both from the Prequel Trilogy and within the ‘Gaming Greats’ video game line. The latest of these Gaming Greats releases was the 2023 release of the Battle Droid as seen in the Republic Commando video game, providing some on-shelf cannon fodder for Boss and his Republic Commandos. This new Battle Droid variant was a plastic-free release coming in an entirely enclosed box with figure illustrative images on the front, sides, and rear. The Droid featured the blue accent colour of the Gaming Greats series and was number 19 following on from Republic Commando Scorch and sitting before Darth Malek in the combined side art montage. The Droid was a Gamestop exclusive in the US and sold via Fan Channel retailers including Hasbro Pulse in the UK. As a plastic-free release, this new Battle Droid arrives wrapped in waxy paper with no protective plastic tray to keep the relatively thin arms and legs aligned. On arrival, you may need to do a bit of work to straighten out your droid using a bit of safely applied heat. The sculpt is identical to all prior B1 Droids but now with a light grey colouring contrasted with darker grey joints, of which most are a metallic gunmetal finish. Over the base colours our Droid has some red weathering as seen in the game and painted white eyes which does look slightly comical and a full off white eye would have been a bit more accurate and slightly disturbing in the wider look of the figure. Our droid comes with the same backpack as all the other B1’s and this clips into place by way of two pegs and a shaped section that corresponds with the rear of the droid. There is no additional aerial or Command parts as seen in some of the releases. The backpack piece follows the same decor as the main body with a grey base colour and painted on red smears/weathering. Our Droid features the same standard blaster, the B-5 Blaster Rifle in a dullish gun metal finish with plenty of sculptural detail, but no paint apps. It features a plug on the opposite side to the larger magazine and this lines up to a socket on the side of the backpack allowing the weapon to be shouldered when not in use, when being wielded it's designed to slot into the Droid’s right hand and can be cradled by the left. Articulation, like many of the Battle Series humanoid Droids, is incorporated into the complement parts of the Droid design itself which gives it a natural mechanical look with circular rotating joints at each main joint of both arms and legs. There are 19 points of articulation in total, most of which have a full range of motion and work perfectly to achieve a variety of posed positions. The droid can also be folded to a degree into the deactivated ‘stored’ position. The issue remains one of stability for what is a very light skeletal figure with a top-heavy design which is exaggerated by the backpack and the weaponry. Stability is difficult and while after-market stands help to a degree, the ankle joints don't have the required ratchet to hold an upright pose therefore the B1 figures are among the most likely to fall within your display. The B1 Battle Droid from Republic Commando is a neat variant which allows collectors to expand their videogame collection, or wider collectors to flesh out their Separatist forces with a different-looking Droid Trooper. I am personally not too keen on the decor used on the eyes which doesn’t quite match the game, but I do like the variant decor with the grey base colour and red markings. The main downside is that this release brings with it the same issues as all the other B1 figures in terms of stability and it will need very likely require a stand. Keep 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...

Our travels took us as far as London this week where we spent a bit of time visiting the Forbidden Planet Megastore on Shaftesbury Avenue - an experience not to be missed for fans of figures, comics, and all things collectible if you are in the capital. For me I was very much focusing on the Star Wars and Marvel sections with a full set of brand new releases on both with the Destroyer Droid, Anakin, and Padme with the Star Wars Black Series - and the new Zabu Wave including Cable for Marvel Legends. Check out our gallery below for a virtual look around the store and their book and comics basement. 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...

"Just point me at the enemy and stay out of my way." The Republic Commando 1207 ‘Sev’ is a a 2022 Black Series release, arriving alongside his fellow Commando Fixer to join Boss who was released earlier the same year. We would have to wait until 2023 to complete the team with the release of Scorch. Sev is part of the Galaxy Collection Gaming Greats series featuring the turquoise blue colour scheme. He is number 11 in the collection, sitting in between the Night Brother and the 13th Batallion Clone Trooper, both from Jedi: Fallen Order. While this connecting montage is impressive, there is a miss here with not allowing the four Republic Commandos to connect with each other in a standalone collection. Like many Gaming Greats releases, Sev is an exclusive and he was distributed by Gamestop in the US. Here in the UK, he had exclusivity through Zavvi for a period of time, before a more substantial Fan Channel release. Sev uses the same body as the previous Republic Commando releases, a body that originated with the Bad Batch and the initial release of Hunter. That base figure was always a little undersized thanks to its animated route and that does mean that all of the Republic Commando figures look slightly scrawny compared to the game. It also means they have a slightly strange socket on the left forearm where the original Hunter figure has a sheathed knife. There has been no attempt to resolve this. The body is a newer format, pinless and using a similar principle to the newer clones where white armour and black undersuit parts (joints) are cast in their base colours -including Sev’s unique grey chest piece - and then assembled. Many of the armoured parts included sculpted battle damage with visible scratches and dings. Across the armour we then get Sev’s red-painted markings - applied with a rough finish to reflect how they were hand-painted in the game alongside some deep blue on the shoulder armour alongside a silver reflective central line. Weathering provides the final touches, but not extensively with some subtle dirtying up of the knees, thighs and chest. The helmet is not removable and is cast in white with red markings painted around the visor along with black and grey components and vents around either side and to the back. The visor itself is the reflective blue we’ve seen on the other Commandos allowing for a uniform look. Sev is completed by a plug-in backpack that sits in a single hole in the back of the armour. This is the same backpack sported by Boss with a white base colour, grey panels and more red markings. It does not open or have any practical function in terms of the figure. Sev has a single blaster rifle, another configuration of the DC-17M unique to him with an extended barrel protruding from the stocky main body of the weapon. The piece is black with sculpted detail but no paint. It can only be held in the right trigger hand, while the left can cradle the barrel to some extent. Articulation supports a number of posing possibilities including more dynamic action shots. There are 18 joints in total with the butterfly shoulders a miss. The figure also still uses the fixed knee armoured, so when the knee is bent the armour doesn’t move with it which can look odd. Sev and the other Republic Commandos probably only exist in our collections thanks to the Bad Batch, the Gaming Greats line surviving in the main as repaints or tweaks of mainline releases that align with the video games even if they aren’t completely accurate. To that end, Sev is consistent with the other Commando figures and while there are some proportional issues, there is no denying that they do look impressive once lined up all together. Keep 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...