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This year's NECA Haulathon event has kicked off with new products heading to Target stores in the US and available internationally through the Haulathon website. The first releases were four new NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures starting with a four-pack of the Punk Turtles from the Animated Series. The set features two heads for each turtle, alternative hands, and a selection of accessories including pizza, shopping bags, and Hi-Fi. Based on the classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! After being accidentally exposed to radioactive ooze, four ordinary household pets are transformed into a band of wisecracking, pizza-loving, villain-dicing adolescent reptiles! The Heroes in a Half Shell are ready to rock in this radical Punk Turtles 4-pack! These 7-inch scale action figures of Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello come loaded with all-new, episode-specific accessories! Presented in collector-friendly window box packaging. 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 Movie Maniacs releases from The Matrix have been fully unveiled and have opened for pre-orders at McFarlane stockists. The releases of Neo and Trinity will follow the usual Movie Maniacs format with a posed figure on a diorama base with a cardboard backdrop. Each set also includes an art card featuring a certificate of authenticity and a holder. There is also a mystery item included in each set. Neo is limited to 8500 units, while Trinity is just 5300 units. They both release in May 2024. Neo is a young software engineer and part-time hacker who is singled out by some mysterious figures who want to introduce him into the secret of the matrix. The cops also seem to be after him, and he takes a chance on discovering what he has always suspected: that the world is not quite what it seems to be and a sinister conspiracy is at work. Have you ever had a dream that you were so sure was real? What if you couldn't awaken? How would you know the difference between dream and reality? When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Neo joins legendary and dangerous rebel warrior Morpheus in the battle to destroy the illusion enslaving humanity. 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...

“Sounds great Sarge. But I fight to not get shot! I say we blow the whole building” The 3rd wave of Star Wars Black Series Publishing figures from Hasbro brought us our second member of Task Force 99 from the Star Wars comics series. SCAR Trooper Mic joins Sergeant Kreel from the Wave 2. As with all the Publishing releases, Mic is packed in closed, book-inspired packaging with the front cover art taken directly from a panel within the Star Wars comic series depicting SCAR squadron. The box features an opening front cover with more comic book artwork and some background text on the inside leaf. Sadly, the 3rd Wave of Publishing figures fell into the ‘plastic free’ era of packaging for Hasbro and rather than open the cover to reveal the figure, the cover disappointingly opens to reveal another cover with an image of the figure confirming the contents which themselves are wrapped in waxy paper and held in place by a cardboard inner tray. Mic uses the newer second edition Storm Trooper body, with no adjustments throughout the armour other than the inclusion on the left wrist of the same holo-comm device used on Kreel. Like all the newer Troopers the armour is a glossy hard white plastic and connected by black joints providing Mic with a crisp and clean look and practically zero paint applications. The body armour is tweaked through decor with some black lines on the chest armour and the midsection components left unpainted as opposed to the usual series of black component parts. Mic features a new sculpted helmet reflecting his role as the Squad’s slicer. This variation on the usual Stormtrooper helmet includes a side aerial and integrated light, a grooved pattern to the front of the helmet, and a reflective blue visor rather than black. The final element of Mic’s gear is a brand new backpack design - cast in white with a grey central panel inserted with a further blue metallic piece. The ‘arms’ of the backpack extend on grey pistons. Hasbro has tried to make the pack fit into the existing rear section of a Stormtrooper, shaping the rear of the back pack in an inverted pattern hoping the two would then clip together. Sadly this is a complete disaster and the backpack fails to engage in any level - this may vary between figures depending on the cast. The only way I could get the backpack to sit in place was through the use of Blutac. As well as the backpack, Mic is also provided with a standard E-11 blaster rifle. This is on closer inspection an adjusted version of the E-11 with sights both up top and to the side near the barrel. The piece is cast in grey with a touch of silver detail down the main shaft. Unlike Kreel, Mic does not get a working holster. The figure has the same 19 points of articulation as incorporated into the new Stormtrooper body with technical two further joints on the backpack although that opening mechanism is rudimentary at best. Mic poses really well and holds most poses with a good level of stability. These SCAR Trooper variants of the relatively uniform Stormtrooper design are a nice way of expanding Imperial Forces and providing rank variants, even if you are not a fan or follow the comic book series. For those who are invested in Task Force 99 we now have two of the team in figure form and perhaps can hope for more in the future under the Publishing Series banner. 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...

Hiya Toys have revealed a new 1/12 scale figure of Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead in their Exquisite Super Series. Daryl will feature two head options, soft goods tailored clothing, hat, duffel bag and alternative hands. Weaponry included will vary from a crossbow, to a rifle, spear and mace. He also comes with a display base inclusive of the Walking Dead series logo He is listed as shipping in the first quarter (Jan-March) of 2025. Story follows【The Walking Dead】, Daryl wakes up on the southern coast of France, where he encounters Isabelle, a nun, and a child named Laurent. Nuns believe that Laurent is the key to saving the world from walkers. One day, Codron's men attack the abbey. Faced with the last request of the elder num, Daryl is determined to protect Laurent and Isabelle on their journey to an outpost called 'The Nest'. In return, Isabelle has pledged to assist Daryl in finding a port. Amidst the multiple crises, they support each other to break through the siege. This brand new Daryl action figure stands 15.8cm tall, faithfully reproducing the facial details of Daryl from 【The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon】. Dressed in a black trench coat, mud-covered marching boots, and a detachable canvas bag slung diagonally, all faithfully recreated even in the 1/12 scale. The clothes, jeans and belts are all made from real cloth, ensuring both superior poseability and aesthetic appeal. Daryl was equipped with a harpoon, a crossbow, a rifle and his old buddy morning star, always accompanying Daryl at the forefront of challenges. With a highly posable body and 6x interchangeable hand parts, allowing enthusiasts to recreate a variety of action poses from the series. Additionally includes a special stand for this series is also included, featuring a black base adorned with the series logo, providing an immersive experience of the most thrilling bloodbath! 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...

“We've spilled that blood into the dirt of every planet in the galaxy. Because we are the Empire's fist. We are stormtroopers. And you can never kill us all." Sergeant Kreel was introduced into the Star Wars Canon through the 2015 Star Wars comics. He started as an undercover Imperial Stormtrooper and then went on to be given command of SCAR Trooper Task Force 99 under the direct control of Darth Vader. Kreel is unusual in that he wields a lightsaber as a weapon. He was brought into the Star Wars Black Series in 2022 as part of Wave 2 of the Publishing Series of figures. Kreel is packed into the book-inspired closed packaging with the front artwork taken from the cover of Star Wars issue 60 with Kreel battling Luke Skywalker in a lightsaber duel. More artwork is included on the side panels of the ‘book’ and inside the cover along with some background text on Sergeant Kreel. The release fell just before Hasbo’s move to plastic-free packaging so the figure and accessories are visible via the window beneath the front cover. Sergeant Kreel is built on the second edition (pinless) Stormtrooper body as released first in 2020 at the start of the Galaxy Collection series. The figure features new pieces to mirror Kreel’s look in the comics with a new re-shaped smoother chest piece and a companion rear torso piece with an incorporated jet pack. There is also a tweak to the belt adding an extra slung pouch to the right-hand side and a working holster to the left. Kreel wears an orange Pauldron with black trim and the Imperial symbol that connects around the neck and sits over the right shoulder. This has come from the First Order Stormtrooper and is missing the under-arm strap we see on Sandtroopers. The final additions are smaller components added over the Stormtrooper armour with a holo-comms device on the left wrist made up of a blue screen and black case and straps that secure it over the wrist armour, and more commando black pouches around the left elbow - further bulking out the left arm - and the left thigh. The second edition Stormtroopers feature a full pinless assembly with armoured parts cast in bright white over joints cast in black plastic that replicate the Trooper’s undersuit. Kreel follows the same principles giving him a crisp finish. Kreel does feature black detailing on his stomach section - a piece that is usually white on standard Stormtroopers. The helmet is standard with a pretty standard paint job with the black rim, black visor, and black/silver/grey panels around the breathing apparatus. Kreel is equipped with a standard E–11 blater in cast black that fits into his right or left hands with trigger fingers fitted at both. The weapon can also be holstered via the included holster on the belt. We also get Kreel’s lightsaber, a relatively simple design of a black central section and silver-painted emitter. The saber is not new and is a repaint of one of the sabers included with the original General Grievous release from 2019. The hilt has no obvious way of being holstered - there is no incorporated pin or hook. You can wedge it between the sections of the belt for a reasonably secure hold. A green translucent blade is included that clips into place for a lit lightsaber effect. Kreel comes with all the articulation benefits of the second edition Trooper - all pinless and with an articulation count of 19 points in total. Kreel is supremely articulated despite the armoured body with full movement in the arms for wielding either his blaster or saber, and with legs that can crouch, kneel or get into a walking pose - and more dynamic options if you utilise a stand. The Publishing Series Sergeant Kreel is a great-looking variant on the standard Stormtrooper while also giving fans of Task Force 99 and the Star Wars Comic Series the start of an offshoot collection alongside Leia from the same wave and the complimentary release of SCAR Trooper Mic in the next wave. Kreel is well designed, with additional parts that enhance his commando look, and articulates really well. Accessories are standard, with the lightsaber working well enough in the Stormtrooper hands although a defined holster option on the belt would have been a nice final touch. 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...

Super7's second series of Motorhead Ultimates will feature a new Lemmy figure inspired by the bands 1981 European Tour. Lemmy will come with three head portraits, alternative hands, whisky bottle, guitar with strap, and microphone and stand. It is listed as a November 2024 release. Lemmy’s signature mutton chops, gravelly voice, and unique way of playing the bass guitar helped solidify Motörhead as one of heavy metal’s pioneering acts! This latest 7” scale, highly-articulated Motörhead ULTIMATES! Lemmy figure is inspired by the legendary rocker’s look on the band’s epic 1981 European Tour. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, this figure also comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, and an assortment of accessories including a black and white bass guitar with removable strap, whiskey bottle, and microphone stand. If you like to gamble, now is not your chance- order your 1981 Tour Motörhead ULTIMATES! Lemmy 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...

The Marvel Legends team at Hasbro has just shared another YouTube video update about the HasLab Giant Man figure. Within the video presentation, they have confirmed that the new Wasp figure shown a few months ago is now going to be part of a 2-pack with a new Hank Giant-Man (normal sized). The set features a masked and unmasked head for Hank Pym, alternative hands, soft goods lab coat, lab equipment, and the shrunken Avengers Jet teased last month. Janet will also feature two heads, alternative hands, and articulated wings. The set is a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive and is live for pre-order as of the 10th of April 2024 with an almost immediate dispatch date of the 18th of April 2024. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends 6-inch Hank Pym (Giant-Man) and Janet Van Dyne (Wasp) figures! In celebration of the Avengers 60th anniversary, these collectible figures are detailed to look like the characters from Marvel's Tales to Astonish comics. 6-inch scale Marvel figures are fully articulated with poseable head, arms, and legs. Marvel action figure set comes with 11 accessories, including alternate hands and an alternate head for each figure. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6 inch scale make them great for posing and displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine Avengers comics-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures. 6-inch Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne figures are inspired by the characters' appearance in Marvel's Tales to Astonish comics Figures have comics-inspired design and deco, featuring their classic red Avengers costumes and removable wings for Wasp This officially licensed Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure set comes with 11 accessories, including an alternate head and hands for each figure, removable lab jacket, lab equipment, and miniature Quinjet Featuring a window box package, fans and collectors can display these premium figures designed at the Marvel 6 inch action figure scale (15 cm) Each collectible action figure features over 20 points of articulation with fully poseable head, arms, and legs for dynamic poses on your shelf Look for more Avengers 60th Anniversary -inspired Marvel Legends Series figures to build your own Marvel Comics Multiverse (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...

A new variant of the Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Cobra Fettet has been revealed. The TIger Force release of Wreckage and the TIger Paw ATV. Wreckage will feature a removable helmet, weaponry, and backpack while the Tiger Paw ATV is painted in Tiger Force colours and features front and rear weaponry. The set is number 137 in the Classified Series. It is exclusive to Target in the US with limited numbers sold through Hasbro Pulse. Here the UK availability is solely through Hasbro Pulse where it has a July 2024 release date. G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Tiger Force Wreckage & Tiger Paw ATV comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Wreckage figure contains 10 character-inspired accessory pieces including helmet, backpack, 2 landmines, remote detonator, knife, and weapon accessories. The ATV comes with 14 unassembled pieces, including handlebars, rear rail bar, winch detail, adjustable cannon, and 2 missiles accessories. The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe Demolitions Specialist and ATV into the modern era with 10 accessory pieces and 14 unassembled pieces inspired by the character’s rich history G.I. Joe Classified Series Tiger Force Wreckage action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) #137 in the Classified Series sequence. The figure is visible via a window display peeking into a closed box with accessory loadout, figure-specific File Card Icons, gorgeous original character artwork, and dynamic digital renders Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroes and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This Tiger Force Wreckage & Tiger Paw ATV figure and vehicle set makes a great gift for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure 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...

“But in the arena, anything goes. That’s your best chance” For the Summer Conventions of 2022, Hasbro moved away from their normal convention format established over the previous 3-years and instead dipped into the Publishing Series for a new exclusive offering. The War of the Bounty Hunters Boba Fett in disguise was a simple repaint of the existing Boba Fett figure alongside a new tooled weapon. The packaging was pretty much in line with the other Publishing releases to date, replicating the look of a Book with an opening front cover, but to mark the exclusivity of the figure the cover was given a foil finish. The packaging was adorned with artwork from the 2021 comic series and the front cover depicted Fett in his black armour against a stark red and grey backdrop as seen on the ‘Directors Cut’ comic book cover. Inside the opening cover was more artwork from the comic series and a short piece of background text. The packaging is essentially plastic-free but the figure is still visible, with Hasbro having simply removed the plastic window from this set and then tying the figure into the inner cardboard tray with twist ties. The figure is designed to replicate Fett’s disguise that he uses during the events on Nal Shaddaa at the start of War of the Bounty Hunters. Boba has to earn some credits and to do this he fights in an arena against a series of foes. To avoid causing offence to the Kanji Hutt Clan, he paints his armour black to disguise himself and uses his father’s name Jango. As these events are set almost immediately after Fett leaves Cloud City with Han Solo, Hasbro has chosen to use the older Empire Strikes Back Boba Fett figure from 2013 as the base rather than the much improved 2021 base. The Fett armour has very simply been cast entirely in black plastic with no discernable shade or finish variation between the armoured panels and the suit underneath. All the weaponry on either wrist and the backpack are finished in the same colour and the soft goods cape is now black fabric. The cape is pristine in its finish and folded flat behind the backpack - in the comic art, this is shown as ragged and torn after a few battles which would have been a nice tweak for the figure release. The helmet carries the same moulded dent and is similarly coloured in a matt black, but there is a gloss finish to the visor. The look is a strange one as it is accurate enough to the comic artwork, but it does make the figure look like it's been undercoated in black and is pending more work. We really needed something else over the black to liven the whole figure up - whether that be a wash of some description, some battle damage and chipping with silver-flaked paint, or some detailing on key components to make them pop. The accessories include a black cast version of Boba Fett’s blaster, a simple piece that can be wielded in his right hand, or holstered in the working holster on the figure’s belt. There is then the new tooled piece a 7-inch spear with spikes at either end and a twin blade sitting at the top section like an axe head. This is thankfully not the same black as everything else and uses a very glossy deep brown almost grey finish. The smooth shaft fits into either - or both - hands for posing purposes. Posing is limited as the 2013 Boba Fett figure base was not particularly hot on articulation. While there are 16 points in total the single elbow joints won't quite reach the 90-degree mark due to the bulk of the forearm gauntlets. The shoulders are similarly held back by armour, with the figure pre-dating the flexible pauldrons or those that retract into the torso as the arms are raised. The legs fair better with double-jointed pinned knees sitting above an ankle rocker and beneath both a ball joint hip and thigh swivel. While the legs have a good range of motion, the shaping isn't quite right and Fett can look a tad bow-legged. The hips are also very loose and Fett has a tendency to slide off into the splits. Releasing a Boba Fett convention exclusive based on a unique comic book look at a time when his stock could not have been higher - thanks to his return to live action - should have been a huge success. Unfortunately, the figure has not done as well as expected and went from convention-exclusive to being available more readily at other retailers for a fraction of what Con attendees would have paid. The figure suffers from using a ten-year-old body with limited articulation to replicate a Boba Fett whom we find fighting in an arena - we needed more movement to take advantage of that setting and the huge new melee weapon included in the set. The paint finish too is lacklustre. Colouring the whole thing the same shade of black bar the visor has not worked and it looks flat and boring. There should have been other paint apps on top considering the price and some battle-worn detailing like a tattered cape and paint scratches. All-in-all this one is for the hardcore Boba Fett and comic book collectors. 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...

“We did the right thing. We told the truth.” Omega from the Bad Batch was first released in 2022 in her Season 1 outfit, just a year later she received an updated look from Season 2 with a fully reworked figure reflecting her ‘Mercenary’ look. The figure was part of Wave 12 of the Galaxy Collection, and the final wave to feature plastic-free packaging. Omega therefore has a window-less box with the character and figure illustrated around the box front, back and side - while the final slanted side continues the montage artwork for Bad Batch in the deep red assigned colour. Omega is 18 in the Bad Batch series, and her artwork connects to the prior release of ‘Mercenary Gear’ Echo. The Season 2 Omega is a full new figure with no obvious re-use from the first release. She arrives in her more colourful Mercenary outfit including grey trousers, dark brown boots, a red top, two two-tone blue flight jacket, and an overlaid combat strap featuring sculpted pouches and tools. Paintwork is minimised as usual with the components cast in their base colours. We do get silver detail on the strap and some applied red paint to Omega’s right wrist where she has some wrapped cloth. There are two head sculpts included, one wearing her cap and the other without. Again these are both new and are a much better likeness to the now older Omega than the first figure. Like all the animated shows, the Black Series release has converted Omega’s look to a ‘real world’ setting and the final look is impressive with a recognizable look of Omega while not looking out of place alongside any of the live-action figures thanks to the strength of the sculpt and the applied facial print tech. The helmeted version features a brightly painted top to the hat in orange, yellow and red - while the alternative version sees the helmet replaced by an inserted hairpiece. Swapping of the heads is a bit more delicate than usual due to Omega’s size and proportions with a slimmer neck and therefore a smaller ball joint to connect to. I was pleased to find the heads are interchangeable across both Season 1 and Season 2 figures allowing you to use your spare head from this figure to also upgrade your Season 1 Omega if you wanted - be aware that the neck on the first Omega is even more delicate and while the ball joint is a perfect fit to the new head, you may inadvertently remove the whole neck when trying to take off the old figures head. The first Omega featured her energy bow but made it a bit too large for her to handle. This new version surprisingly reworks the bow for a new piece, making it smaller and more manageable for Omega to wield in its drawn position. Like the first version, it is coloured in gold and black with a translucent pink ‘string’ and energy dart. The front guard is an individual piece that clips onto the front of the bow via two plugs. The security on this piece once engaged has also been improved. And Hasbro has not stopped there, as Omega also features a folder version of her bow in the same gold and black colour scheme. She can hold this, or it can be plugged into a socket on the rear of her back and will then sit in the holstered position. Articulation has not been reduced despite Omega’s smaller frame, and she features 19 points of articulation all fully pinless. That provides her with sufficient movement to be posed with her bow in the firing position if you want to maximise that accessory - while also allowing her the ability to kneel, sit, or be posed running among just a few of the options available. The joints are all tight and secure and Omega holds most poses without support. The ‘Mercenary Gear’ Omega is most certainly a huge improvement on the original release and ties in Omega with the rest of the Season 2 Bad Batch figures. The articulation is great considering the smaller frame, and the accessories are a big improvement too on the original with the bow now useable in a posed position. There is nothing really to fault with this Omega, and it also offers a secondary benefit of allowing the first Omega to get an upgrade as the heads are interchangeable between the two figures - allowing a single Mercenary Omega to not only complete the Season 2 Bad Batch line up but allowing the second head to be used to improve the look of the Season 1 release. 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...

"Afraid I was gonna leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?" "I'd just as soon kiss a Wookiee." Released as an Exclusive across the European Convention circuit of 2018, the Echo Base set from The Empire Strikes Back featured Han Solo and Princess Leia in their Hoth gear posed inside a diorama-designed box to recreate the Echo Base corridor scene. The set was initially restricted to the conventions at which it appeared including MCM London. Since then, it has made its way into more general circulation as additional stocks are cleared and offered to retailers. The packaging is the main selling point of the set. Considering the two-figure content, it is very large, sized more for the posed scene inside than anything else. It features a blue ice-coloured cardboard window box with a large front window including an icy border design and a further window on the top of the set. This is then all enclosed in an outer clear plastic opening sleeve that features the Black Series logo in ice blue. The side of the box features lined artwork of Solo and Leia, while the rear of the box carries a short piece of background text. Once opened, the two figures are secured into plastic trays that themselves are incorporated into the Echo Base corridor backdrop. As has been the case with all Black Series releases featuring some form of internal diorama, the background has little use outside of the packaging. Princess Leia in her Echo Base Hoth gear is the same figure as released earlier in 2018 as a mainline red box release. There are no exclusive elements or accessories included, and if you have the single release this is essentially a duplicate for your collection. That being said, it is an excellent figure with a great recreation of her padded jumpsuit, over which sits the beige waistcoat complete with Rebel rank insignia painted in silver, red, and blue. The head sculpt is fantastic and utilises both a great likeness to Carrie Fisher and the facial printing to capture the Empire Strikes Back Leia to a tee. The figure was also one of the early releases to feature two-part hair pieces meaning her hairline is crisp and clean against her skin, while the hair itself is detailed with her trademark plaited ringlets. She features three accessories, starting with a pair of removable goggles as seen when repairing the Falcon later on in the movie. While this is therefore not screen accurate to Echo Base itself I am glad that Hasbro included them. They feature a turquoise body with black painted lenses and a softer black strap that goes over Leia’s head. The fit is extremely tight and a bit of gentle heat will ease it along. The sizing is perfect in that the goggles can be posed on her forehead, or over her eyes. Leia also comes with the the welding tool, also seen during the scenes in the belly of the Exogorth, a black cast piece with good detail considering the size but zero decor. The final accessory is a DH-17 blaster, a weapon she went on to use on Bespin - but not on Hoth and not in this cold weather gear? The blaster itself has seen plenty of use in the Black Series and features a black cast main body and sights with a painted silver barrel. Leia features 16 points of articulation, including double-jointed pinned knees. The joints permit her a wide range of display options including wielding any of the included accessories. At the time this set was released, Han Solo had been seen just once previously in his Hoth gear and as part of the Deluxe Release with his Tauntaun back in 2015. When that figure was released, Hasbro chose to go with the blue colour for the jacket - the colour most people associated with Hoth Han thanks to the lighting during the Hoth scenes and the original Kenner figure release from 1980. For this set, they re-used the base figure but updated the coat to brown - the colour of the original prop. The body therefore is a re-use and like Leia, features a padded outfit from the boots, legs, and into the coat. The brown coat is detailed with a similar Rebel rank insignia as Leia but features a different set of coloured pins to reflect their differing ranks. Over the jacket, Han is wearing his gunslinger belt - carried forward from the original A New Hope Han - with a brown base colour, and silver detailing. The original Hoth Han figure had the hood up on the figure and a sculpted scarf, this new version saw the scarf be removed and the fur-lined hood recreated in soft goods. This is an individual piece and features a scarf piece in white material, stitched into a brown segment, and then the fur lining. Soft goods are a point of debate among collectors and are usually chosen to ensure articulation is retained on figures who would be constricted were their robes or cloaks to be a molded piece. The decision here therefore is a little bit odd as the soft goods have no bearing on the figure's articulation, and do not quite work with the rest of the figure. The scarf in particular looks poorly made, and while the fur has some aesthetic quality it takes a while to get it positioned around Han’s head. The head is taken from the Bespin Han Solo release from the same year so he can be displayed without his hood or Rebel Trooper-issued headgear. This gives the figure a further point of difference to the general release. The likeness is strong in the sculpt, but the facial printing does not appear to be as detailed as Leia and that does detract a little on Han’s finished look as he needs more definition and some more colour in his lips. Han’s single accessory is his standard DL-44 blaster, cast in black and with a brown painted grip and silver painted barrel. This fits into Han’s right hand, or into the working holster which is secured by a strap that comes over the grip and clips into the body of the holster. Han features the same 16 points of articulation as Leia with double-jointed pinned knees. Unlike Leia, the joints on Han feel loose in places with far too much movement in both the hip and shoulder joints straight out of the box. This looseness does seem to be isolated to a neutral stance, and when posed for display Han holds his stance well enough. The Echo Base Convention Exclusive was very much a set that was ticking a box for a show exclusive with an emphasis more on the packaging and internal diorama than the figures themselves. Leia is no different to the standard release, and while Han was upgraded to a brown coat and a hoodless look - the soft goods do detract from the finish. This look for Han remains exclusive at the time of writing, with the 2022 Archive release of Han on Hoth reverting to the hood-up version with goggles and Rebel headgear. The set’s popularity can be perhaps judged on the fact that a number of years later this is still available through online sellers for a fraction of the original convention price. For boxed collectors, it is a statement piece but will take up a fair amount of shelf space. For out-of-pack collectors, your sole benefit from the set will be the Hoth Han. 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...

McFarlane and Entertainment Earth have confirmed a new Gold Label DC exclusive, a DC Retro Joker figure from the classic Batman TV series. This variant of The Joker is a Black Light variant with special black light reactive paintwork. It features the 'call out' bubble accessories, a collector card, a collector card stand, and a display base for the figure with built-in black lighting. The whole thing is wrapped up in special collector packaging and is limited to 6300 units. It is a May 2024 release DC Retro The Joker Batman: Classic TV Series Black Light Gold Label 6-Inch Action Figure - Entertainment Earth Exclusive: The Clown Prince of Crime with vivid black-light deco! Entertainment Earth Exclusive Joker action figure! Limited edition based on the 1966 Batman TV series. Includes a light-up base and art card with certificate of authenticity. Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Based on his appearance in the 1966 classic Batman TV series, this fluorescent criminal clown features exclusive black-light deco! Batman's nemesis comes with 2 action word bubble accessories, an exclusive card stand, and a display base with two battery-powered black lights. Also included is a collectible art card with character photography on the front and a certificate of authenticity on the back. With approximately 12 point of articulation, The Joker stands 6-inches tall and comes in deluxe packaging. This DC Retro The Joker Batman: Classic TV Series Black Light Gold Label 6-Inch Action Figure - Entertainment Earth Exclusive is a limited edition of 6,300 pieces. Order yours now! Ages 12 and up. Who is the impractical joker with a key to crime? With a maniacal laugh, a twisted sense of humor, and penchant for setting cunning traps, The Joker is one of Batman's most notoriously fiendish foes. But when it comes to putting an end to The Joker's crime sprees, Batman knows firsthand that The Joker's jokes are never very funny in the end. 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...