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Revealed as a Jazwares Vault Exclusive, and limited to 3000 pieces, is this new 6-inch Call of Duty figure of Simon 'Ghost' Riley in his Mandibe Skin from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The figure comes with a soft goods poncho, alternative hands, and accessories. It is in stock fr immediate shipping, but only in the US with no International Shipping options. The Call of Duty® "Ghost" (Mandible) figure is based on an alternate skin from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®. This Legendary Operator skin was available in the game’s Season Two Battle Pass and unlocked by completing “Operator Mission: Ghost Objective 2”. Pull out your dental records with Call of Duty® "Ghost" (Mandible). One of the best-selling video game series celebrates its 20 year anniversary with a new line of action figures, made exclusively by Jazwares. This elite 6.5-inch figure is based on Lieutenant Simon “Ghost” Riley and depicts his “Mandible” skin from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®. It also features 29 points of articulation so you can lead Task Force 141 against the Ultranationalist coup. Neutralize this revolutionary threat with a radio, swappable hands, a 1911 .45 Pistol, and an M4 Assault Rifle with a swappable magazine. The Call of Duty® "Ghost" (Mandible) is only available for a limited time and exclusive to Jazwares Vault. Officially licensed Call of Duty® product from Jazwares. Ages 8+ To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

The Jazwares Vault finally opened this week. The direct-to-market store for Jazwares collector lines is currently only available to US customers and offers exclusive items from the Jazwares lines including their Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Series. The first two items up for order via the Vault and ready for immediate shipping were the long-awaited Battle of Hoth Battlepack and a box set of all the Series 3 Scout Class releases. The Battle of Hoth Battle Pack features an AT-AT with updated decor, two Snowspeeders, two Speederbikes, and 8 mini figures including four rebel pilots/gunners, four Imperials including General Veers, an AT-AT Driver, and two Snowtroopers. This one is limited to 3000 units. The Series 3 Scout Class boxset features all 8 Scout releases including the rare and chase items. It is limited to 1500 units. Hold off the Empire with the STAR WARS™ Micro Galaxy Squadron Battle of Hoth Battle Pack. Featuring five vehicles and numerous accessories, this set depicts LUKE SKYWALKER’S daring defense of ECHO BASE from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Lead the assault with Luke Skywalker’s Snowspeeder and command an additional Snowspeeder with an exclusive colorway. Fly into battle against an exclusive Imperial AT-AT Walker that features unique snow deco, lights and sounds, multiple play zones, and more. Pack also includes two Speeder Bikes (Hoth) with display stands and eight 1-inch articulated micro figure accessories to pilot each vehicle. Ages 8+ The Scout Class Series 3 Box Set is the best way to complete your STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron collection. If you were unable to grab every vehicle and micro figure accessory when they launched in Mystery Packs then this set was made specifically for you. Fortify your fleet with STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron Scout Class Series 3 Box Set. This limited edition collection is exclusive to Jazwares Vault and features all eight Series 3 2.5-inch Scout Class packs, including both Rare and Chase vehicles. Complete your collection with BARC SPEEDER (THE BAD BATCH) with TECH, TREADSPEEDER with FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER, NIKTO SPEEDER with TUSKEN RAIDER, IMPERIAL PATROL SPEEDER with IMPERIAL PATROL TROOPER, HOVER E-WEB CANNON with STORMTROOPER, SPEEDER BIKE (HOTH) with SNOWTROPPER, COUNT DOOKU’S SPEEDER with COUNT DOOKU, or STARHAWK SPEEDER with CAD BANE. Ages 8+ To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Mezco will be bringing us a new One:12 Collective release of Popeye later this year. The figure comes with three head options, alternative hands, three different hats, and a selection of suitable accessories. These include six different pipe accessories, two cans of Spinach, a compass, a telescope, and a Duffel Bag. Popeye will also feature the usual display stand and base. He will be released between September and November 2024. “Well blow me down!” Mezco welcomes the ocean’s most renowned spinach-loving sailor, Popeye, into the One:12 Collective. The One:12 Collective Popeye figure includes two masterfully crafted head portraits: a stern stare and a salty glare. Authentically presented in his classic sailor clothing and a removable pea coat, Popeye comes complete with a wide range of accessories including: a functional drawstring duffle bag, a collapsible spy glass, a compass with hinged lid, two spinach cans, three different hats, and two styles of corncob pipes. He’s one tough Gazookus, which hates all Palookas! Created by E.C. Segar and first introduced in 1929, Popeye the Sailorman has become one of the most beloved and recognizable cartoon characters of all time. Known for his constant muttering, squinting, and superhuman strength after gulping down a can of spinach, Popeye will do whatever it takes to rescue his beloved Olive Oyl from the wicked hands of Bluto. 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 Movie Maniacs series continues to expand and is adding the 1976 classic Rocky to its stable of movies. The first figures from this newly added property have been revealed as Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed from the first Rocky movie. These are posed figures and not articulated as such. Both boxers feature alternative heads allowing you to display them with standard, or fight damaged heads. The Rocky figures will be presented on plinth stands with a design based on the Heavyweight Title Belt from the Rocky series. Also included in each pack is a cardboard backing piece, art-card, and card display stand. McFarlane also lists a secret bonus item with each set. They are listed for release in June 2024 with Rocky limited to 6400 pieces, and Apollo at 5600 Rocky is a small-time Philadelphia boxer going nowhere, until an unbelievable shot to fight the world heavyweight champion lights a fire inside him. Rocky is a small-time Philadelphia boxer going nowhere, until an unbelievable shot to fight the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, lights a fire inside him. 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 Jedi's goal is to defend life, not take it." The Obi-Wan Kenobi Black Series release, based on his outfit worn on Jabiim during the events of the Disney+ series, was released in 2023 and was the third of what would be four Kenobi figures from the show. Jabiim Kenobi was a general release and packed into Wave 11 of the Galaxy Collection, a mixed wave that also included Tala and the 4th Sister from the show as well as Vel Sertha from Andor, and the Gaming Greats releases of Darth Malek and Bastilla Shan. The Wave was released during the plastic-free packaging era so the box does not feature a window and the figure and character are illustrated both via artwork and promotional shots of the figure itself. Obi-Wan Kenobi from Jabiim is number 11 in the Kenobi Galaxy Series following on from the Deluxe NED-B figure and preceding the 4th Sister from the same wave. The Kenobi series essentially saw four key costumes for Obi-Wan - excluding any disguises - and of the four, there were two distinct styles that only really differentiated between each pairing in colour scheme. The first two releases from Kenobi were the earlier outfits in blue for Tibidon Station, and in the Wandering Jedi brown tones as he started his journey in the show. Jabiim Kenobi sees the outfit transition more from simple Desert Dweller to a look more aligned to the Jedi Order and similar in style to Obi-Wan's clothing from the Prequel series, at least in the tunic. The figure is reused with updated legs and some colour alternations for the fourth release titled ‘Jedi Legend’. The figure is made up of an earth brown tunic with a white undershirt and brown belt complete with holster. The legs are the same as the first two Kenobi releases with dark brown trousers, lighter brown boots and a sandy-coloured wrap where the two meet. Each part is cast in the base colour with no extensive paint apps other than the belt, undershirt, and boots. Despite the state of Obi-Wan in the show by this point, there is no additional weathering or washes. The head itself is new compared to the earlier 2022 release and is one of the best Ewan McGregor likenesses to date in the line complete with facial printing. I am less convinced about the colouring choice for the hair and beard with both sitting a few shades too light for the onscreen appearance. The robes over the top of the outfit are soft goods and use the very soft brown fabric seen on most Jedi. This hangs well enough but sits very stiff and flat and fails to replicate the heavy folds of a true Jedi robe. The hood is stitched so to sit over the head of the figure, but it still doesn’t quite sit naturally. The soft goods are removable easily enough and in a case of very much less is more, removing the sleeveless robe does enhance the look and feel of the figure. Obi-Wan features a blaster, the same one he uses throughout the series while he rediscovers his link to the Force. This is reasonably well-detailed, and coloured in a bronze finish. It fits into Kenobi’s right hand where we have a flexible trigger finger. And when not in use it can be holstered away. We also get Kenobi’s lightsaber with the usual removable translucent blue blade. The hilt is crisp in its detailing with silver, black and gold decor on the shaft. It also features a discreet plug that will slip into a corresponding socket around the back of Kenobi’s belt. We only get a single pair of hands with the figure and while they can hold both weapons, there is an odd look to the right hand when holding the lightsaber with the trigger finger pointing outward. We really need to start seeing a more aligned lightsaber-gripping hand on our Jedi characters, and where they use dual weapons and then give us dual hands. Obi-Wan is also known for his hand gestures when using the Force, and the figure fails to replicate any of these with two basic gripping hands all we have to work with. Articulation is entirely pinless, with 19 points of articulation. These include, as far as I can make out, butterfly shoulders but the shape of the upper tunic doesn’t give these joints much scope for bringing the arms in for two-handed saber posing. Everything else works well enough and Kenobi has plenty of display options while holding most poses and having no stability issues. I now have all four of the Obi-Wan figures from Kenobi, and each of them brings something to the display. This one is probably my favourite - once the soft goods are removed - as it presents Obi-Wan as a Jedi, but in a darker and grittier look than we perhaps saw him during the time of the Clone Wars. While the ‘Jedi Legend’ release takes the outfit one step further, that version is perhaps too light, clean, and tidy. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jabiim) is another solid release without going the extra mile and is probably only going to suffer from a case of over-subscription of Kenobi figures in such a short space of time 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...

“I left Kamino with you. This is where I wanna be” Omega was the last of the main Bad Batch crew members to be released in the Star Wars Black Series arriving well after the main quartet of Hunter, Wrecker, Tech and Crosshairs and even landing after more secondary characters like Vice Admiral Rampart and the Clone Shocktrooper. Omega is number 10 in The Bad Batch Galaxy Collection, sitting between Imperial Armour Crosshair and Echo. She is packed in a window box with the deep red accent colour for Bad Batch across the front and rear text and the side artwork. Omega is a new figure entirely and the first ‘child’ of the series, and one of only a handful of smaller stature characters alongside the likes of Yoda, Kuill, and the Jawa’s. She is wearing her uniform for Kamino with a white and blue tunic, with blue arms trimmed at the top and cuff in red. The tunic features a dark blue belt section and a softer plastic skirt piece. Beneath this are brown legs and a darker brown pair of boots. The head sculpt is reflective of a Season 1 Omega, but translated from animation to a live-action setting as is standard for Black Series releases from this medium. The conversion is OK but is relatively generic and lacks any of the features we might expect to see in a female child who is a clone of a Temura Morrison Jango Fett. Facial printing adds realism to the eyes, but not much more detail, and the skin finish is very glossy a problem on many figures of the 2021/2022 era of releases. Omega features her silver pendant headpiece which is well painted as is the hair which is part of the overall head sculpt - predating the use of individual hair pieces. Omega features 17 points of articulation with single joints across elbows and knees, and ball joints within the shoulder and hips. She features the newer two-part neck which both aids articulation and improves the looks without the need for a visible peg. She is relatively wide-ranging in posing options although her smaller stature does present some issues when we bring in the accessories. The main accessory is her Energy Bow and this is made up of a large gold and black bow section with a front cover piece that clips in place. Inserted into the bow is a translucent pink ‘string’ and ‘arrow’ ready for the weapon to fire. The weapon is very large in comparison to Omega - standing almost as tall as she is - and this makes posing her with the weapon difficult, particularly when the sculpt of the weapon means it has to be used in a drawn and ready-to-fire position. More impressive is her breather mask, a grey piece with white and silver detailing and engineered to sit over the mouth of Omega and hold in position using the shape alone rather than any clips, straps or visible connections. The release is then rounded out with the inclusion of Ruby the Lizard as seen in just two episodes of Season 1. Ruby is non-articulated and cast in two parts that are then fixed together. The front half is blue on top and green underneath with painted eyes and snout. The rear section is all green. The creature features a sculpted overlapping carapace but some softer shaping of the legs and feet which lack definition. Omega from Season 1 of the Bad Batch is a figure that ticks a box and fills in a team from that first Season without being in any way spectacular. We get a figure that represents her Kaminoan uniform and a head sculpt that is recognisable as Omega without being as good a conversion from animation to live action as say Tech or Echo. Accessories are bundled in to fill the packaging and while the face mask works well, the bow has limited display options and Ruby is an odd choice considering her limited time on the show. While other Bad Batch releases have sold out and rocketed in price on the secondary market, Omega has done the opposite and I’ve seen her as low as £5 in stores. Certainly worth picking up anywhere near that price, and the Season 1 body does present an opportunity for some kit bashing when you get the Season 2 'Mercenary' version. 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...

Hasbro has shared a set of promo images for their upcoming Marvel Legends S.H.I.E.L.D. three-pack. The set features Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, and Dum Dum Duggan. You also get a wealth of additional hands, weapons, and effect pieces. As a bonus, the set also includes an extra Nick Fury Sr. head and an alternative head for Sharon Carter. The set is live for pre-order as of the 26th March 2024 and it has a June 19th 2024 release date. The boxed image shows that this particular set remains in the older scooped-side packaging rather than the new squared-off collector boxes. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends S.H.I.E.L.D. 3-Pack figures! These collectible figures are detailed to look like the characters from Marvel's Captain America comics. 6-inch scale Marvel figures are fully articulated with poseable head, arms, and legs. Marvel action figure set comes with 37 accessories, including alternate hands for each figure, weapon accessories, and blast FX pieces. Multipack set also comes with 2 alternate heads. Hasbro Marvel action figures' 6 inch scale make them great for posing and displaying in fans' collections. Reimagine Captain America comics-inspired scenes on your shelf with Marvel Legends action figures. Nick Fury Jr., Sharon Carter, and Dum Dum Dugan figures are inspired by the characters' appearance in Marvel's Captain America comics This officially licensed Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure set features comics-inspired design and deco, including iconic S.H.I.E.L.D. uniforms and blaster accessories Comes with 37 accessories, including an alternate Nick Fury Sr. head, alternate Sharon Carter head with different hairstyle, and alternate hands for each figure Each collectible action figure features over 20 points of articulation with fully poseable head, arms, and legs for dynamic poses on your shelf Featuring a window box package, fans and collectors can display these premium figures designed at the Marvel 6 inch action figure scale (15 cm) Look for more Captain America -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...

The Super7 team has released details of a new figure in their Czarface series. The Series 2 release is a variant of the original Czarface figure, the Czar Noir variant. it will feature three head options and a selection of hands. If you order the figure from Super7 directly you will also get one of their Bous Super Packs containing another head and a burrito accessory. The Czar Noir figure is an October 2024 release. With zero regard for human life, the sentient renegade robot Czar Noir has a reputation for sowing chaos and destruction, and lives up to the title “The Dark Czar”! Based on Czarface and MF DOOM’s collab album, Super What?, this highly articulated, 7” scale Czarface ULTIMATES! Czar Noir figure looks like malevolence incarnate with its jet-black color scheme with metallic, blood-red details. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, this figure also comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, interchangeable forearm missiles, and a removable soft goods cape. Czar Noir is currently at large- you can put an end to his rampage by adding this made-to-order ULTIMATES! figure to your collection today! Pre-order the Czar Noir Czarface ULTIMATES! figure from Super7 and receive an exclusive Super Pack with accessories inspired by the Czarface track “Burrito”! Available only when purchased from Super7.com. 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 Star Wars Imperial March continues with four new reveals. First is the Star Wars Black Series release of the Last Command 4-pack containing figures of Luke Skywalker, Luuke, Mara Jade, and Joruus C'baoth. This was a Pipeline reveal from late 2023. Each figure will come with their appropriate lightsaber, Force lightning hands for Jorrus C'baoth, and a blaster for Mara Jade. Luke looks to be a direct re-pack of the Jedi Luke figure from Return of the Jedi. Mara Jade is a tweak with a new hooded head option which wasn't included in the original Publishing Wave release. Luuke looks to use some older Jedi parts with the same torso as Episode 2 Obi-Wan / Kit Fiston, the legs appear to be newer and the head is brand new. Jorrus is a new figure with no obvious re-use. The set is a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive in special super-sized Publishing series packaging with an opening front cover. It will release in the Summer of 2024 and will go into Shop Disney and Disney Stores at a later date. There is also a Clone Wars 2-pack Army Builder set featuring a Phase II Cone Trooper and a B1 Battle Droid. Both figures have been released previously, but are wrapped up here in a closed Troop Builder Box Set for those wanting to expand their forces supported by what looks like a lower price point than standard two packs. The Clone Trooper includes both blaster and blaster rifle, as well as the removable helmet. It is identical to the recent 2023 release. The Battle Droid has a single blaster as well as the usual backpack. This is also a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive releasing in Summer 2024 and then heading to Shop Disney and Disney Stores. For the Vintage Collection, there is a variant of the HK-86 Droid from Ahsoka as seen on the planet Arcana. The HK-87 will be joined by a single release of the Dark Trooper from The Mandalorian. Both figures are general releases in the Autumn. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND 4-PACK (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99 / Available: Summer 2024) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND 4-pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in the STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND comic books. Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade must confront Joruus C’baoth in a last ditch effort to save the Republic from Grand Admiral Thrawn’s overwhelming forces. The characters included in the pack include Luke Skywalker, Luuke, Joruus C’baoth and Mara Jade. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 4 figures and 8 comics-inspired accessories including 4 Lightsabers, 2 lightning hands for Joruus C’baoth and an alternate head and blaster for Mara Jade. Available for pre-order 3/27 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and also available at DisneyStore.com and Disney Parks at a later date. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CLONE TROOPER & BATTLE DROID (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 / Available: Summer 2024) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CLONE TROOPER & BATTLE DROID pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in the STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. For the first time in THE BLACK SERIES, fans can imagine epic battles inspired by The Clone Wars with this troop building pack. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 2 figures and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories including 2 blasters and a removable helmet for the clone trooper. The battle droid includes a removable backpack, antenna, and blaster accessory. Available for pre-order 3/27 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and also available at DisneyStore.com at a later date. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HK-87 ASSASSIN DROID (ARCANA) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Fall 2024) Assassins by design, the HK-87 droids loyal to Morgan Elsbeth have served her as tireless bodyguards and enforcers. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HK-87 ASSASSIN DROID figure (VC #330) inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: AHSOKA. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and entertainment-inspired staff accessory. Available for pre-order 3/27 at 1pm ET at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION DARK TROOPER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Fall 2024) Hulking Imperial combat droids with gleaming black armor and powerful jet boots, the Dark Troopers are a powerful design. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION DARK TROOPER figure (VC #271) inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and entertainment-inspired blaster accessory. Available for pre-order 3/27 at 1pm ET at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. 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“With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, a taste for gold, and a general disdain for most living things, it is surprising to learn that Xanathar’s most prized possession is its goldfish, Sylgar.” The Hasbro Dungeons & Dragons series of figures started not with Honor Among Thieves, nor with the Animated Series, but with a deluxe set of Drizzt Do’Urden and his panther Guenhyver back in 2020. This Forgotten Realms release pre-dated the Golden Archive figures but set the initial precedent for 6-inch figures taken from the D&D Legacy - key characters from the world of D&D realised into figure form using artwork from the source material. In 2023 Hasbro initially launched the D&D Cartoon figures, soon followed by the Golden Archive a new 6-inch collectors line to support the new D&D movie Honor Among Thieves. That line then extended back into these Legacy characters with another Drizzt release as well as a couple of monsters including Xanathar the Beholder, underworld boss of Waterdeep. Xanathar is a Hasbro Pulse exclusive and is packed into a larger plastic-free sealed box than the other figures but features the same design principles with its black base colour, golden scrollwork trim, and bright character artwork mixed in with images of the figure to confirm the contents. We also still get the angled-down corner to the top right as the box pays homage to the dice used in D&D gaming. Out of the box, Xanathar arrives in several pieces, each wrapped or bagged in the white waxy paper and compartmentalized in the box by a three-part inner cardboard tray. The largest piece is Xanathar’s body which arrives without any of the eye stalks attached - these come in two other bags. The Xanathar piece features ten ball sockets around the body into which the eye stalks go. The fit is identical for all of the eyes, but the pieces are numbered 1-10 so you can assemble them as you see on the box. We also get a base for Xanathar, a hollow piece sculpted in gold plastic a pile of gold coins complete with a trio of goblets buried among them. There is also an exposed skull painted in a basic bone white and crying out for a wash or some darker details. And then there is Syglar who arrives in his own tank. The central clear section has two halves meaning there is a visible joint. Sylgar is suspended by way of a clear post that sits into a gravel base. Sylgar is painted in red and black with white eyes and a black pupil. The tank is encased further with an ornate gold top and gold stand. With Xanathar assembled he will sit on the pile of coins which is shaped for his circular mass. There is no socket or clips, Xanathar is free standing on the coins and the position can be tweaked to best suit his pose - particularly if you have the mouth open as the coin pile then needs to be reversed so the lower slant of the coins lines up with the open jaw. Xanathar is a hefty piece and is cast as a central body in blue plastic with a ridged scale design. The lighter flesh-coloured areas that come down from his eye and around his jaw and painted and blended into the blue where they meet. The inner mouth then transitions to a pink with painted white teeth. Other details around the body include two sets of horns in grey, and a sculpted gold ring piercing in his lip. Each of the eye stalks is cast in the same blue and each end with a golden eye - some have a red central slit, and others are green. Six of the eye stalks also feature a gold ring ornament, using the same colouring as the gold base. The main eye of the figure is an individual piece with a realistic, likely printed, eyeball design and set behind a glassy gloss finish. The eye is slotted within the figure and there is a control lever tucked away in the upper jaw and behind the teeth that allow you to move the eye around in the head. Xanathar has 12 points of articulation with 10 of these at the base of each eye stalk and allowing some minimal movement with each stalk. We also have the eye movement and the opening jaw - as mentioned previously - allowing a degree of variety when posing Xanathar for display. For those that have always wanted a Beholder in their action figure display, Xanathar ticks that box with a well-scaled substantially weighted piece with good decor, as well as a couple of neat functions like the articulated jaw and eye. The base is OK but I might have preferred it a bit more detailed with the skull in particular as this looks cheap. The fit is also loose and while Xanathar is supported he can slip around a bit too much - some form of clip-in base as well as a levitating option would have been preferred. I get Stylgar’s inclusion in relation to Xanathar but he too looks a bit cheap and perhaps the route to go here for Hasbro would have been a more generic Beholder to display with the Honor Among Thieves figures or with Drizzt. Here is hoping that we do get to build up the D&D collection in the future as Xanathar is a suitable centrepiece from which we can build and that is where his value will like - at the moment he is the equivalent of a Star Wars Jabba the Hutt without any of his Palace Denizons to display with him for a wider context. Keep Track of all the Dungeons & Dragons figures +more from Hasbro at our comprehensive Hasbro 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. 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“Irony is a blade that cuts he who wields it most especially.” Series 2 of Hasbro’s Dungeons and Dragons Golden Archive figures from Honor Among Thieves saw the wave complement reduced from four to two and rounded up the main party from the film with the addition of Doric and Xenk. The wave continued in plastic-free packaging with images of the figures across the front and rear of the box to confirm the contents. The box remained a black finish overall with the golden ornate trim and character illustrations alongside the figure pictures. Xenk’s illustration has him set against a portal of some kind giving his packaging a yellow hue. Xenk is presented in his Paladin armour as seen in Honor Among Thieves. This is sculpted in various base colours with gold used on his ornate boots, brown on his trousers, silver on the chest armour, and turquoise on his skirted section and the arms of his tunic. Over this, we have a very ornate belt in softer brown plastic complete with painted gold trim. Further paintwork is found across the figure with a silver chainmail trim to the shirt, gold bracers, and more gold trim around the armoured shoulders and breast place. Xenk’s head features a good, if not perfect, likeness to actor Regé-Jean Page complete with the tattoo on his forehead. The eyes and beard appear to be printed with the hair then added as an individual piece in very dark grey. Xenk also features his cloak, cast in brown plastic with yellow patterned trim. This is removable, attaching to the figure by way of a plug and socket on the rear of the figure. It is shaped to hug the body but in place does restrict a lot of movement from the joints. Xenk’s single accessory is his sword. Another extravagant piece with an ornate golden hilt and silver blade with inscribed patterns down the final two-thirds of the blade to the tip. It will fit in either of Xenk’s hands, and when not in use slips into the scabbard attached at his side - another piece trimmed in gold. The figure is very much designed around the looks rather than articulation and while on paper Xenk has 200 points of articulation including some enhancements to the other D&D figures like butterfly shoulders, there is quite a bit of restriction on movement. The legs are hemmed in with the long skirt section, and the arms are held in at the shoulders by the overhanging shoulder armour which does flex slightly as the arm is raised, but not much - it really needed to be hinged. Removing the cloak opens up a few more options, but Xenk feels a bit static in his posing without the ability to raise his hands up and over his head with his sword in hand, or to crouch and kneel. Xenk is probably the most eye-catching release of the Honor Among Thieves series with impressive armour detail and crisp colours to his tunic. The sword accessory is as you’d expect with the options of wielding it in hand or securing it in a working scabbard. The articulation is better than any other figure in the line, just restricted in areas by that armour and clothing. Like all the D&D Honor Among Thieves figures, Xenk Yendar has been peg-warming and this is a shame as the collection as a whole is on par with the quality of other bigger franchises and perhaps deserves a bit more love from collectors. Keep Track of all the Dungeons & Dragons figures +more from Hasbro at our comprehensive Hasbro 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...

“What is it exactly that you bring to this?” Series 2 of Hasbro’s Dungeons and Dragons Golden Archive figures from Honor Among Thieves saw the wave complement reduced from four to two and rounded up the main party from the film with the addition of Doric and Xenk. The wave continued in plastic-free packaging with images of the figures across the front and rear of the box to confirm the contents. The box remained a black finish overall with the golden ornate trim and character illustrations alongside the figure pictures. For Doric, this is her against a woodland background. A short overview of the Druid is captured on the opposite side to the artwork. Doric is a new figure entirely with her Woodland Druid outfit cast in green plastic. The green elements do differ in shade with a glossier finish to the boots, a darker colour for the legging, and a lighter and more textured vest ant tunic. The paint on the main body of the figure is limited to a brown-tied belt and brown leather bracers. Doric also features her half-cloak piece which does feature additional decor with differing shades of green and brown down the patterned leaf section. This cloak is removable, attaching to the figure by way of a clip that secures around Doric’s upper arm. The head sculpt is a great likeness to actor Sophia Lillis in character and includes a facial printing application to pick out her blue eye. The hair piece is cast in auburn with her horns sculpted in place and pushing through the hair and back over the head. These are both coloured in black. The Tiefling anatomy is finished off with a plug-in tail piece in light brown. While the other figures in the line have come with some form of accessory, Doric is devoid of any weapons or additional parts aside from her cloak. She does feature her catapult built into the left bracer of her outfit and this is designed with a hinged section allowing the weapon to be folded down when not in use or extended upward when she wants to use it. Articulation is in line with most of Hasbro’s modern collector lines. It is all pinless and there are 19 points of articulation in total including the ball joint on the tail allowing it to rotate and move within the socket on the rear of the figure. The legs are dual jointed at the knees, while the arms are a single joint elbow but get shoulders with a standard ball joint and a butterfly joint. Doric has no stability issues and is easy to pose. I am pleased that Hasbro did manage to bring us the full party from Honor Among Thieves in a line that has definitely struggled in the collectors market seeing all its figures suffer from shelf warming and excessive discounts as low as £6.99 in some cases. This is a shame as I really loved the movie and feel a good quality Fantasy-themed line is currently a gap in the market. Doric as a figure has no issues with a good sculpt, likeness, adequate decor, and good articulation. She is missing an accessory or too - perhaps she needed something relating to the plot of Honor Among Thieves like the painting they use to break into Neverwinter. She is definitely worth picking up now as this line now forms a small but well-formed collection and complements anything else Hasbro chooses to do within its D&D property should they continue it past this movie and the couple of ‘Legacy’ releases to date. Keep Track of all the Dungeons & Dragons figures +more from Hasbro at our comprehensive Hasbro 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...