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Following the teaser image in late April, we now have a full set of preview images for the S.H. Monsterarts Skar King from Tamashii Nations. As seen in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Skar King features his spine whip as well as the usual alternative parts including at least two head sculpts. Included with Skar King is the B.E.A.S.T. augmented glove accessory for Kong allowing you to convert your S.H. Monsterarts Kong to this New Empire version. Skar King will be released in December 2024. The Skar King gallery also included a preview image for an S.H. Figuarts scaled Shimo. 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's new DC Multiverse 7-inch release of Cyborg Superman from the New 52 has opened for pre-order at McFarlane stockists ahead of a release in late July 2024. The figure features a flight stand and collectors card. Keep track of this and all the DC Multiverse releases from McFarlane + More at our extensive McFarlane Collector Database After Flashpoint, Superman’s uncle Zor-El, escaped Krypton’s destruction, thanks to the Collector of Worlds, Brainiac. Subjected to cybernetic augmentations that deranged his personality, Zor-El became Cyborg Superman—Brainiac’s scout for a stronger species in the universe. He attempted to conquer Earth, battling Superman and his own daughter Kara Zor-El, but somehow escaped the black hole doom that befell Brainiac. Also surviving the Rebirth event, Cyborg Superman reanimated the dead Krytponians of Argo City and again attacked Earth, only to be defeated by Supergirl and Superman. 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...

Announced by Hasbro Pulse on their social media channels is this new Cletus Kasady Carnage figure based on the 2021 Sony movie, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. This new movie Carnage comes with two head options, tendril accessories, with a wire armature like Doc Ock, and swap-out hand parts to convert the hands into weaponry. Hasbro has confirmed a May the 15th date for pre-orders to open and it has been clarified that this is not an exclusive and should be available at usual stockists. A follow-up post from Dan Yun confirmed Carnage is a late Summer / early Autumn release. It will arrive in the new packaging format. Keep track of all the Marvel Legends releases old and new through our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collector Database. Prepare your collection, #Marvel fans, because Carnage is coming. Inspired by Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Marvel Legends Series Carnage is over 8.5 inches tall and features a unique tendril design and 6 accessories, including an alternate head and 3 detachable back tendrils to destroy all who stand in his way, which are perfect for posing this figure on your shelf to showcase his wrath alongside collectible window box packaging featuring movie-inspired package art. 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 latest Hasbro Transformers Fan Event previewed a selection of new Studio Series releases for 2024. These included a Commander Class Ultra Magnus, Leader Class Springer, Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and Core Class Steeljaw all taken from Transformers: The Movie (1986). Ultra Magnus is a June 2024 release while the rest of the Movie figures will arrive between late August and early September. Also announced as a Deluxe Class release as the Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier from War for Cybertron. This one is an October 2024 release. Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Commander Class Ultra Magnus action figure, inspired by The Transformers: The Movie! Ultra Magnus leads defensive measures against the Decepticons invading Autobot City. Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to semi trailer mode in 43 steps and pose the Ultra Magnus toy in the included Battle of Autobot City removable backdrop scene. Transformers action figures for boys and girls make great gifts. This Transformers Studio Series 86-21 Ultra Magnus action figure for boys and girls is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details This 9.5-inch collectible action figure is inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe This Studio Series Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and semi trailer modes in 43 steps. Trailer can hold Deluxe Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) Transformers figure comes with 4 blasters, 7 blast effects and a Matrix of Leadership accessory that can fit inside the figure’s chest. Accessories attach in both modes Removable backdrop displays Ultra Magnus figure in the Battle of Autobot City scene. Fans can use the backdrop and pose their figures in the scene with their own style Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Springer action figure, inspired by The Transformers: The Movie! Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the Studio Series Transformers action figure for 3-in-1 play! The figure converts from robot to Cybertronian tank mode in 31 steps, then to Cybertronian helicopter mode in 27 steps. Pose the Springer toy in the included Battle of Autobot City removable backdrop scene. Look for more Transformers Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability)! This Transformers Studio Series 86-30 Springer action figure is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details This 8.5-inch (21.6 cm) collectible action figures is highly articulated for posability and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe This Studio Series Transformers toy is a Triple Changer, featuring 3 converting modes from robot to Cybertronian tank in 31 steps, then to Cybertronian helicopter in 27 steps Transformers figure comes with an attachable blaster and sword for fun poses Transformers figures feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses Removable backdrop displays the Transformers Studio Series Springer figure in the Battle of Autobot City scene This action figure toy makes a great collectible figure gift for any Transformers fan. Look for more Transformers Studio Series toys to build a collection (each sold separately, subject to availability) Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class Bumblebee action figure, inspired by The Transformers: The Movie! Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the Studio Series Transformers action figure from robot to mini car mode in 23 steps and pose the Bumblebee toy in the included The Depths of Unicron removable backdrop scene. Look for more Transformers Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability)! This Transformers Studio Series 86-29 Bumblebee action figure is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details This 4.5-inch (11.5 cm) collectible action figure is inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe This Studio Series Transformers toy features classic conversion between robot and mini car modes in 23 steps Transformers figure comes with a blaster accessory that attaches in both modes Transformers figures feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses Removable backdrop displays the Transformers Studio Series Bumblebee figure in The Depths of Unicron scene This action figure toy makes a great collectible figure gift for any Transformers fan. Look for more Transformers Studio Series toys to build a collection (each sold separately, subject to availability) Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Core Class Steeljaw action figure, inspired by The Transformers: The Movie! Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the Studio Series Transformers action figure from lion to cassette mode in 6 steps and pose with the included wing and loudspeaker accessories. Look for more Transformers Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability)! This Transformers Studio Series Steeljaw action figure is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details This 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) collectible action figures is highly articulated for posability and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe This Studio Series Transformers toy features classic conversion between lion and cassette modes in 6 steps Transformers figure comes with a loudspeaker accessory and a connector piece to attach in lion mode. Also comes with 2 wing accessories and a connector piece to attach to the figure’s back Transformers figures feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses In cassette mode, this figure can fit inside the tape deck chest of the Transformers Voyager 86-25 Autobot Blaster toy (sold separately, subject to availability) This action figure toy makes a great collectible figure gift for any Transformers fan. Look for more Transformers Studio Series toys to build a collection (each sold separately, subject to availability) Bring the epic action from the Transformers video games into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class 08 Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier action figure, inspired by the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game! Transformers Studio Series Gamer Edition toys are collectible action figures that feature video game-inspired details and accessories. Convert the Studio Series Transformers action figure from robot to Cybertronian sports car mode in 12 steps and pose the Decepticon Soldier toy in the included Save Zeta Prime removable backdrop scene. Look for more Transformers Studio Series Gamer Edition collectible figures to build a video game-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Transformers Studio Series is expanding into the video game universe! These collectible Transformers action figures are based on the Transformers video games This Transformers Studio Series 08 Gamer Edition Decepticon Soldier action figure is highly articulated for posability and features video game-inspired deco and details This 4.5-inch (11.5 cm) collectible action figures is inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe This Studio Series Transformers toy features classic conversion between robot and Cybertronian sports car modes in 12 steps Transformers figure comes with a repeat blaster accessory that attaches in both modes Transformers figures feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses Removable backdrop displays the Transformers Studio Series Decepticon Soldier figure in the Save Zeta Prime scene To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

It has been over a year since the Star Wars Black Series Ki-Adi Mundi was revealed. While it was listed at the time as a Spring 2024 release, further information over the last 12 and a bit months has been limited and there still has been no official pre-order through Hasbro or any of the Fan Channel retailers who will be carrying the figure. However, it seems we are getting closer to getting our hands on Ki-Adi Mundi with Canadian retailer ToySnowMan listing it on their own website and providing us with some new images, including a first look at the box. 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 are releasing a variant of their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles One:12 Collective 4-Pack featuring animated cartoon-style head sculpts. Within the Deluxe Animated Edition each of the Turtles gets three heads, alternative bandana parts, and a selection of hands. Their weaponry is also included, along with effect pieces, there are are other general accessories such as pizza and pizza boxes, shurikens and communicators. The set is a Mezco Store Exclusive, and ships internationally Cowabunga! Everyone’s favorite half-shell heroes—the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles jumps out of the TV set and onto your shelf! This deluxe boxed set evokes the nostalgia of the classic animated series with radical newly sculpted portraits of our half-shell heroes as well as a gnarly all new palette that brings those 80’s vibes to life! Featuring the full team—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo—each figure has multiple interchangeable newly sculpted head portraits in varying expressions. Inspired by the vintage animated series and classic toys, the Turtles wear their iconic colored bandanas and belt buckles adorned with initial insignia. Their utility belts and harnesses can hold their signature weapons: sai, katanas, bo staff, and nunchaku, each accompanied with multiple weapon FXs. In addition to their signature weapons, the Turtles also come equipped with an arsenal of ninja gear including shuriken, kunai, tonfas, push dagger, kyoketsu-shoges, and more! And of course, what's a TMNT mission without pizza? 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 have announced this new Ultimates 7-inch release of RZA, as seen as his alter-ego Bobby Digital. The figure is inspired by the album cover art for Bobby Digital in Stereo and features alternative heads, hands, and accessories. The RZA Ultimates Bobby Digital is a January 2025 release, and if you order direct from Super7 you will also get a Super Bonus pack which features a 7-inch scaled copy of the album and sleeve. We've added Bobby DIgital to our Super7 Ultimates Collector Database for you to keep track of. RZA’s debut solo album, Bobby Digital in Stereo, features the artist’s fun-loving, hedonistic alter-ego Bobby Digital, who helps paint a semi-autobiographical picture of his early life. This 7” scale, highly articulated RZA ULTIMATES! figure of Bobby Digital is inspired by the cover art from that album and features the iconic wordsmith in metallic cybernetic armor. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, this figure also comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, and accessories including a test tube, SMG, and large rifle. Don’t get caught with an analog collection- pre-order the made-to-order RZA ULTIMATES! figure of Bobby Digital today! Order the RZA ULTIMATES! figure of Bobby Digital from Super7.com and receive an exclusive Super Pack that includes mini Bobby Digital in Stereo 45 RPM single record with sleeve! Available only with the purchase of the RZA ULTIMATES! figure of Bobby Digital from Super7.com. Please note that the Super Pack accessory is to scale with the action figure; it is not full-size or functioning media material. 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...

NECA is re-releasing two of their NECA Friday the 13th sets this summer exclusively on the NECA store. Freddy's Furnace and the Freddy Accessory Pack are only live for pre-orders until the 3rd of June and then ship Q4 2024. Keep track of these and the other NECA releeases on our extensive NECA Collector Database. Build incredible dioramas with this detailed replica of Freddy's Furnace from the Nightmare on Elm Street films! The nightmarish piece looks exactly like its on-screen counterpart, from the hinged door to the realistic weathering - we've even added a flickering LED light to simulate the furnace flames. Perfectly sized for NECA's line of 7" scale Freddy Krueger action figures, and a must-have for any collection. Measures 9" H x 4" W x 4.3" D and uses 3 button cell batteries (included). Build amazing scenes from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies with this deluxe accessory set! These incredible pieces are perfectly in scale with NECA’s line of 7" figures and include some truly iconic pieces from the cult classic horror movies. The set comes in closed box packaging featuring artwork created just for this release. Set includes: Freddy Worm (as seen in Dream Warriors) Stands over 12” tall Features an articulated head Display base styled as broken floor boards 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...

"Peggy, you might want to brace yourself" The 2023 Marvel Legends Disney+ wave brought together figures from WandaVision, Hawkeye, Secret Invasion, and Marvel's What If? with the latter also being the source for the wave's build-a-figure. The Hydra Stomper, as seen in season 1, had been released back in 2021 as a deluxe release. In 2023 it was - like its onscreen appearance - fully redesigned and released split across six of the seven figures in the wave, with Kingpin from Hawkeye the only figure to not feature a Hydra Stomper part. The Hydra Stomper is a new figure and designed to match Steve Roger's suit from Season 2 of What If? The figure is predominantly silver with overlapping panels reminiscent of the Mark 1 Iron-Man suit, complete with sculpted rivets and bolts. The silver is metallic enough but lacks a wash or some weathering to bring the figure to life. Details are provided by way of the red-rimmed arc reactor, red trims on the shoulders and the jet pack, and the twin star decals on either shoulder - although these should be red in colour, an error likely driven by the usual issue of Hasbro working from earlier concept artwork and designs. Hydra Stomper also comes with an unmasked Steve Rogers head, aligned very much to the What If? animation style rather than converting Steve to a real-world setting. The likeness to the onscreen look is good but it lacks the dark sunken eyes and withdrawn skin - looking more like Steve from Season 1 before he fell into the control of Hydra and then the Red Room. Scaling of the unmasked head on the large body of the Stomper just about works - but it really needs to sit more down into the chest and neck section - using the neck peg for the helmet sits it too high. The head should also really sit into the helmet with a removable face plate if we are matching what we see in the episode. The other accessories included in the set are an alternative pair of hands which allow you to vary your Hydra Stomper between clenched fists or open hands. Despite the various weaponry options and a jet pack, Hasbro has chosen not to include any blast effects. Articulation is pinless and spread across 18 points in total. Due to the bulk of the figure movement is restricted, although the arms are extended beyond what you might expect of them thanks to the hinges of the shoulder armour. The Hydra Stomper from Season 2 feels like a backward step vs the beast we saw in Season 1 and the figures compare in the same way with the 2021 Hydra Stomper a much more impressive figure than this smaller and less detailed 2023 Season 2 release. The figure also features a few inaccuracies like the colour of the star emblems and the unmasked Steve Rogers head and how that interacts with the suit. The Hydra Stomper BAF is one of the What If releases entrenched very much in its animated origins and that particular style - as seen on some, but not all of the What If? figures - is not one to everyones liking. The choice of throwing in the Hydra Stomper as the BAF for the wave was also contentious considering Tony Starks Sakaarian armour from the same season, and other possibilities like Gravel and G'iah from Secret Invasion Keep 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...

"You, Gamora, have been chosen" Warrior Gamora was introduced in the first season of Marvel's What If? joining the Guardians of the Multiverse at the end of the season. Her introductory episode also featuring Iron Man and set on Sakaar should have also been part of Season 1 but was pushed back into Season 2 due to delays through the Covid-19 pandemic. Warrior Gamora was released into the Marvel Legends line in 2023 and was part of the Disney+ wave for that year featuring figures from WandaVision, Hawkeye, Secret Invasion and What If? She was a plastic-free release with no window box in the packaging and instead, the figure is illustrated on the front and rear of the box with confirmation of the BAF component parts on the side spine. Gamora comes with the arm and an alternative hand for the Hydra Stomper. In the What If? Universe Gamora has defeated her father Thanos and now wields his twin-bladed sword and a version of his armour and this is replicated perfectly onto the figure. The What If? figures have so far been a mix of styles in their execution with real-world proportions seen on figures that have been repurposed like Killmonger & Goliath and more animated styling on brand new figures like Gamora or other releases like T'Challa Star-Lord or Infinity Ultron. Gamora is a taller stature than her MCU counterpart standing a good half a head taller. The armour is coloured in gold with grey trim, while the skin tone is a deep green. The colours are very much entrenched in the animation style with bold brash colouring. The head sculpt takes no inspiration or likeness from Zoe Saldana, and instead replicates the animated look complete with flowing red/black hair and facial markings. Gamora features 18 points of articulation, all of which are pinless. We get a good range of motion in the legs while the arms are a touch restricted when raised by the overhanging shoulder armour panels. There is one visible joint on the neck which doesn't use dual jointing, thankfully the head sits in a position to keep this joint obscured. The sole accessory is the twin blade which is carried over from the 2021 MCU Thanos releases. It features a dull metal blade on either side with sculpted inscriptions. In the centre is a dull bronze grip with two circular guards. It fits into Gamora's right hand, with the left hand more of a flat open palm sculpt that can cradle the blade, but not hold it. The What If? figures have certainly not been as popular as either the comic book or cinematic figures to date sitting with a style that feels like it is trying to straddle both worlds. While the Black Series made a conscious decision to convert all animated characters to a real-world setting for Star Wars, the Marvel Legends offering feels disjointed. Gamora is a great figure but one that will appeal to fans of the What If? animated style and yet a figure that still looks out of place with some of the other characters from the What If? line where they are converted from their MCU compatriot figures. Keep 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...

"Before I kill you, I need to ask you one question." After her debut in the MCU during the events of Black Widow, Yelena Belova returned in the 2021 Hawkeye series on Disney+ sporting a new look and initially seeking revenge on Clint Barton who she blamed for her sister's death. This updated look for Yelena was released in the Marvel Legends line in 2023 as part of the Hydra Stomper BAF wave which also included Kingpin from Hawkeye and figures from WandaVision, Secret Invasion, and What If? The wave was released during the plastic-free packaging era so the box is fully enclosed and features photos of the figure to depict the content, with the BAF checklist shifted to one of the side spines. The figures inside are wrapped in wax paper which can lead to warping in the box, and an issue I have found with this figure's legs in particular as we will see later. The figure depicts Yelena in the black suit she dons in the events of the Hawkeye finale, and therefore not the more tactical suit and mask from her earlier appearance. This includes repurposed parts from her original 2020 figure release with both legs and arms directly carried forward, although now coloured in black rather than white and with the legs now missing their thigh holsters. The hips and torso are new and a textured vest finish with a central seam and extended collars. The vest isn't quite right vs the onscreen costume and looks more like a puffer jacket than a tactical vest. Paintwork is limited but has been added in a brown trim down the vest and the upper thighs. Her stingers on each wrist are also painted with grey and red details. The head sculpt is a much-improved likeness to Florence Pugh but goes very heavy on the makeup with dark, almost black, lipstick and eyeliner. This is very similar to the promo poster for Yelena but is perhaps too heavy in terms of what Pugh was actually wearing on set. The skin tone also looks wrong, too pale, and that throws the figure overall. The hairpiece is impressive with the hair drawn up to a top bun and then down in a plaited ponytail. Yelena comes with her batons as used in Hawkeye but features hands (carried over) that were designed to hold pistols. While they still work with the batons, the grip is not great and the extended trigger finger can look a bit off. There are no holstering options for the batons. Articulation is a mix of pinned (legs) and pinless (arms) with the same 16 points of articulation as her first figure from 2020. There is sufficient movement in the arms and legs for action posing with or without the batons thanks to the simplicity of the outfit. As mentioned earlier, the way she - and most other windowless figures - are packed does result in the warping of parts that would usually be secured in an inner tray. For Yelena, this has resulted in quite a bit of leg warping on my figure which I have been unable to correct. While another figure from the Hawkeye series is very welcome, for me there are a few poor choices made with Yelena that has resulted in quite a bland and uninteresting figure. There were no issues with re-using arms and legs from the original movie figure, but that torso needed to be a closer march to the tactical vest with better colouring than the grubby yellow used. The hands needed an update to match the batons rather than come with trigger fingers, and there is a missed opportunity for the mask she is wearing in the earlier scenes as an added extra. Yelena Belova certainly isn't a disaster, but is a figure that could have delivered much more. Keep 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...

Hasbro's new Ghostbusters 1:18 scale ECTO-1 release, featuring the original 1984 version of the iconic vehicle, has opened for pre-orders. It was part of the recent reveals at WonderCon 2024 and is scaled with the incoming 3.75 inch scale o-ring figures of the original 4 Ghostbusters This new ECTO-1 release in the Plasma Collection is currently only listed on Hasbro Pulse in the US. We are awaiting any potential UK release. The set isn't a pre-order and looks to be available for immediate dispatch. Whether looking for fans and collectors, or toy cars for kids, the Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ecto-1 (1984) is scary awesome. Featuring premium design, this 1984-inspired Ghostbusters toy re-creates the iconic car from the entertainment. With wheels that move, doors that open, and a gurney that slides out from the rear, fans can re-create favorite moments from the classic entertainment. It’s even compatible with small action figures for boys and girls, like the Hasbro Ghostbusters 3.75-inch toy figures. Ghostbusters Hasbro toys include girls and boys action figures, toy vehicles, and role play toys that make great additions to any Ghostbusters costume, including kids costumes! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Includes: Vehicle and 9 pieces. PREMIUM DESIGN: Fans and collectors can display this Ghostbusters vehicle toy, featuring premium design and detail, in their Ghostbusters collections ENTERTAINMENT-INSPIRED: This Ecto-1 Ghostbusters vehicle has been designed to look like the iconic car from the 1984 classic film Ghostbusters THE ECTO-1: The reliable Ecto-1, aka the Ectomobile, has been with the Ghostbusters through thick and thin, always carrying the team and their gear on their ghost bustin’ adventures MOVABLE PARTS: The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (1984) features doors that open, wheels that move, and a gurney that slides out from the rear GHOSTBUSTERS GIFTS: Ghostbusters merchandise like the Plasma Series Ecto-1 (1984) makes a great gift for Ghostbusters fans, whether kids or collectors TRAP THEM ALL: Look for other Ghostbusters toys to build a creepy collection, including cool action figures, vehicles, and role play items (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...