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NECA has released some preview images of a new Universal Monsters Ultimate release of Frankenstein's Monster with Chair from the 1935 sequel, The Bride of Frankenstein. The figure features new head sculpts based on Boris Karloff's second appearance as the monster with three head options included. You also get alternative hands, bread, and a bowl. The figure can be seated in the included chair which also features chains and restraints that connect to the figure. The whole set will be packed up in the Ultimate packaging with opening front cover. Pre-orders started as of the 12th of February at the NECA Store with a June 2024 reease date. It is not clear if this is a NECA store exclusive, or they have early access before a wider release to the usual NECA stockists. Keep track of this and all the NECA action figures at our NECA Collector's Database. Frankenstein’s Monster lives! Recreate iconic scenes from the 1935 sequel, The Bride of Frankenstein, with this deluxe set. NECA’s 7-inch scale Ultimate action figure features new sculpts to reflect Boris Karloff’s second appearance as The Monster, as well as a restraining chair complete with wrist shackles and real chains. Accessories also include a loaf of bread, mug, bowl, and interchangeable heads and hands. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap. 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...

Revealed by McFarlane Toys as an Entertainment Earth Exclusive the DC Multiverse Gold Label Azrael 'Sketch Edition' will feature a new variant of Azrael complete with a flaming sword accessory, taken from the Curse of the White Knight. The collectors set will also feature collector cards and stands for both card and figure. The set is boxed into closed packaging and is limited to 3,100 pieces. The figure should ship in April 2024. DC Multiverse Azrael Curse of the White Knight Sketch Gold Label 7-Inch Action Figure - Entertainment Earth Exclusive: Azrael ascends from the pages of Batman: Curse of the White Knight! Entertainment Earth Exclusive action figure with sketch deco! Armed with flaming sword. Line-art card with numbered certificate of authenticity included. Limited edition of 3,100 pieces! Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Azrael ascends from the pages of Batman: Curse of the White Knight with sketch-edition deco! Batman's acrimonious adversary brandishes a blazing blade with an attachable flame effect part. Also included is an exclusive art card featuring Azrael on one side and a numbered certificate of authenticity on the other. Fully articulated, the nefarious black-and-white knight is showcased in designer window-box packaging with an exclusive card stand and a Batman logo display base. The DC Multiverse Azrael Curse of the White Knight Sketch Gold Label 7-Inch Action Figure - Entertainment Earth Exclusive is limited to 3,100 pieces, so order while you can! Ages 12 and up. War veteran, knight of the Order of St. Dumas, and now The Joker's key recruit in the crusade against Batman. Azrael is the Dark Knight's most powerful new threat and the one living link to a devastating secret about the Wayne family's legacy in Gotham City. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Super7 is releasing a second Ultimates figure of Cliff Burton. The Metallica Bassist's new release will include two head options, alternative hands, guitar, hammer and effect pieces. The figure is inspired by Juan Machado's 'Superhero Poster' artwork - which is replicated on the box art - with Cliff wearing a Metallica T-shirt and wielding his guitar like a weapon. The figure is due to ship in late August 2024. Known as “The Major Rager” bassist from the band Metallica, Cliff Burton is regarded as one of the most influential musicians in heavy metal music. The latest 7” scale, highly articulated Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure is inspired by the fantasy “Superhero Poster” art by designer Juan Machado. Featuring intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, the figure comes with two interchangeable heads and multiple interchangeable hands, as well as an assortment of accessories including a bass guitar with removeable energy effect, a lightning hammer, and more. Add the Superhero Poster Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure to your collection so Cliff can continue to rock for all of eternity! 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 has confirmed a Platinum Edition chase variant of their DC Multiverse Steel figure. The rare variant features a metallic steel grey colour scheme but otherwise is identical to the main line release and comes complete with Hammer, and the same packaging and art card. As Platinum chase the figure is randomly shipped within the distribution, but US collectors can visit McFarlane's website to enter a draw for a shot of purchaseing the figure directly. A former weapons engineer, John Henry Irons moved to Metropolis to start a new life. There, on one fateful day, Superman saved his life. Forever grateful, John Henry paid it forward when the city's protector died. He took up the fight to protect the innocent in Superman's name, wearing his iconic "S" shield in tribute. Irons used his scientific genius to construct a suit of armor that allowed him to fly and gave him superior strength. He also created a giant metal hammer in homage to his namesake, the African-American folk hero John Henry. Now a permanent member of Superman's extended family, Steel is living proof that everyone has it in them to become a Superman. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

A new McFarlane DC Multiverse 2-pack of Kyle Rayner Green Lantern and Kilowog is heading our way as of April 2024. The Gold Label Amazon Exclusive 2-pack features new 7-inch figures of Green Lantern and Kilowog as well as accessories - two power batteries, two swords, a hammer, alternative hands, and chest armour. There are also the usual circular display bases included as well as the collector's card. Keep track of all the McFarlane Action Figure releases since their relaunch and return to 7-inch action figures in 2016 at our McFarlane Collector Database KILOWOG: A brilliant geneticist on his home world Bolovax Vik, KILOWOG™ was proud to serve as GREEN LANTERN™ of Sector 674. Following the destruction of his planet during the events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS™, KILOWOG found purpose training new GREEN LANTERN recruits, teaching essential tools to survive the most dangerous job in the universe. GREEN LANTERN™ (KYLE RAYNER): During one of the Green Lantern Corps’ darkest hours, young artist Kyle Rayner was chosen to be the universe’s lone Green Lantern by a Guardian of the Universe named Ganthet. The torchbearer for all the Green Lantern Corps would become in the future, Kyle Rayner went on to master all seven colors of the emotional spectrum, the only Lantern to ever truly accomplish such a feat. 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 drip feed of new Jazwares Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Series 5 releases on to Amazon continues with each new listing providing us a better look at the Series 5 ships and mini-figures. The latest addition is the Rebel U-Wing as seen in Rogue One. This 8-inch long shop (wings folded) Starship Class features an opening cockpit and three minifigures of Cassian Andor, Jyn Erso, and K2-S0. The blurb also mentions that the ship features a sliding side door and troop bay, but this is not shown in any of the promo images. The rear-of-the-box checklist also confirms that one of the Series 5 Jedi Starfighters is that of Mace Windu with the purple paint job. Keep track of all the Micro Galaxy Squadron releases with our Jazwares Database. At the BATTLE OF SCARIF, a rebel strike team calling itself “ROGUE ONE” flew a U-wing starfighter into an Imperial base and stole the plans to the DEATH STAR. The REBEL ALLIANCE then sent its fleet to retrieve the data and secured their first major victory over the EMPIRE. Recreate Rogue One’s bold gamble or assign brand new missions with the STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron U-wing Starfighter. This 12-inch vehicle is packed with kid-friendly action features to help boys and girls (8+) discover the excitement of the STAR WARS galaxy. Ignite their imagination with an opening cockpit, fold out wings, retractable landing gear, sliding side doors, troop bay, sniper gun pod, laser cannons, and authentic details from ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. Finally, play out these epic adventures with 1-inch micro figure accessories of Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and K-2SO, compatible with all other STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles. Recreate Rogue One’s daring heist with the U-wing Starfighter…and save the Rebellion! Includes: (1) 12-Inch U-wing Starfighter Vehicle (1) 1-Inch Jyn Erso Micro Figure Accessory (1) 1-Inch Cassian Andor Micro Figure Accessory (1) 1-Inch K-2S0 Micro Figure Accessory 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...

First previewed in November 2023, the new DC Multiverse Robin figure from McFarlane, as seen in the DC vs Vampires series, is now arriving at Walmart stores in the US. Robin features three set of hands, sword, and knife - as well as the usual display stand and art card. US collectors can also order Robin from the McFarlane store. The figure should get a general release in other regions via the local distributor such as Bandai in the UK. Keep track of all the McFarlane Action Figure releases since their relaunch and return to 7-inch action figures in 2016 at our McFarlane Collector Database From orphaned circus daredevil Dick Grayson to troubled teen Jason Todd to the overachieving Tim Drake, the mask of Robin is now worn by Bruce Wayne’s own son Damian—a rebellious troublemaker who’s been trained by assassins since birth. With a lethal skill set and a marginal sense of mercy, Robin no longer needs Batman to protect him from criminals.a deal with the Clown too, and is supposed to destroy the world with a deadly virus that will help start Armageddon and allow Hell to attack Heaven. Spawn must choose between Good and Evil. 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 DC Multiverse Owlman figure was previewed way back in November 2023, and it has now finally been fully revealed as it starts to arrive in Walmart stores in the US. The figure features Owlman from Forever Evil and includes the usual display base and collector card. US collectors not wanting to seek out Owlman on Walmart shelves can order directly from the McFarlane store. The figure should get a general release in other regions via the local distributor such as Bandai in the UK. Keep track of all the McFarlane Action Figure releases since their relaunch and return to 7-inch action figures in 2016 at our McFarlane Collector Database As a boy, Thomas Wayne Jr. plotted with the family butler, Alfred, to kill his parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne, whom he feared were squandering his inheritance. His younger brother, Bruce, was also killed by Alfred and Thomas to stamp out any weakness in the older boy. As an adult, Thomas would become the brutal Owlman, ruling Gotham City by any means necessary. After the destruction of his world, Owlman traveled to Earth-0 with the Crime Syndicate. He disappeared following the defeat of the Crime Syndicate. 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 has released the details of another Gold Label Exclusive release in their DC Multiverse series. Arriving without any of the usual previews, the new DC Rebirth 'Frost Edition' Batman is a US Gamestop exclusive and is already live for preorders with a mid-March release date. In the UK and other territories, this should be a general release via the local distributor. This new variant of Batman is packaged up in the closed box collectors packaging with a very visual blue colour scheme in keeping with the figure. As well as the figure, the set also comes with a collector card and stand. Keep track of all the McFarlane Action Figure releases since their relaunch and return to 7-inch action figures in 2016 at our McFarlane Collector Database As a child, Bruce Wayne watched as his parents were brutally killed in Gotham City’s Crime Alley. Traumatized by their deaths, he devoted his life to becoming the worlds greatest weapon against crime -the Batman! To become the ultimate vigilante, the Dark Knight disciplined his mind and body to reach the pinnacle of mental and physical superiority in his relentless pursuit of Justice! Batman is featured in Frostbite form, in an exclusive designer box Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on the DC MULTIVERSE™ Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Batman includes Frostbite grapnel launcher, batarang, bat symbol base and art card stand Includes collectible art card with character art on the front and certificate of authenticity on the back Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ DC MULTIVERSE™ figures 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 Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Series 5 Special Forces Tie Fighter has been listed on Amazon in the US giving us a set of promo images for this new Starfighter Class release. Keep track of all the Micro Galaxy Squadron releases with our Jazwares Database. Ignite their imagination with removable wings, rotating turret, dual cockpit, laser cannons, and authentic details from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Finally, play out these epic adventures with a 1-inch micro figure accessory of First Order TIE Pilot, compatible with all STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles. Fly into battle with the First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter…and crush the RESISTANCE! SPECIAL FORCES: Join the elite with the FIRST ORDER SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER FILM INSPIRED: 5-inch vehicle is based on the ship from Star Wars: The Force Awakens PLAY FEATURES: Features removable wings, rotating turret, laser cannons, and more ICONIC HEROES: Includes 1-inch micro figure accessory of FIRST ORDER TIE PILOT CROSS PLAY: Accessory is compatible with all STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron vehicles To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro has previewed a brand new Marvel Legends 2-Pack of Daredevil vs Hydro-Man from the 1994 Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The set is packed into VHS-inspired packaging and features cell shading paintwork for Daredevil and a translucent look for Hydro-Man. Daredevil will come with two heads, one neutral and one angry. There are three pairs of hands and his billy clubs with connecting manrikigusari rope. Hydro-Man comes with two pairs of hands and a pair of water effects. The set should ship in May 2024. Keep track of all the Marvel Legends series from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Database These collectible 6-inch-scale Marvel figures are detailed to look like Daredevil & Hydro-Man from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Daredevil & Hydro-Man and other Spider-Man action figures (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible Marvel figure 2-pack is inspired by the 1994 Spider-Man: The Animated Series cartoon -- a great gift for collectors and fans ages 4 and up Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6 inch action figure set (15 cm) -- featuring poseable heads, arms, and legs -- in their Marvel action figure collections These officially licensed Daredevil & Hydro-Man figures come with 12 accessories for dynamic poseability This 2-pack comes in unique vintage-style VHS-themed packaging with series-inspired logos and design Look for more entertainment-inspired Marvel Legends Series figures to build your own Marvel 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...

"Follow me Sons of Russ, this night our enemies shall feel the fangs of the wolf!" After a strong start in 2020 and into 2021 the McFarlane Warhammer 40k line went on a hiatus in 2023. The final wave of 2022 was the Dark Tide videogame series which didn’t appear to do too well at retail, and many assumed the line was finished. Come late 2023 though leaks started to come through of a new wave for early 2024, and this was finally confirmed in late November with the reveal of a 6 figure wave containing the first Terminator in the line, two more marines - and Artist Proof unpainted variants for each of them. The February 2024 released figures see the line undergo a makeover in terms of packaging. The boxes have moved to a brand new colour scheme featuring a lighter base colour overlaid with some Chapter-specific colouring on the left-hand side alongside the Chapter badge. The right-hand side retains the dark future-gothic look and carries the figures name while round the back the entirety of the rear is turned over to a glorious illustration of the figure you are unpacking. There is quite a lot of reflection through the included window, and the reason for this is clear when you open the box as McFarlane has now moved these figures into a black plastic tray with no securing ties or strings. Over this sits a clear plastic lid, and it is this that gives the dual reflection from the box front. While this inner tray looks brilliant, you can feel a reduction in quality as the plastic is very thin and unstable once removed from the box. The other new addition to these relaunched figures is the inclusion of a ‘collector card’, a feature seen in a lot of McFarlane lines, particularly the DC Multiverse. These are good quality and feature a repeat of the artwork from the rear of the box on one side and some character details on the other. It has taken 4 years to get the Space Wolves into the McFarlane Warhammer 40k series and adds them to the other Founding Chapter releases of Ultramarine, Dark Angels, Blood Angels and Raven Guard. Rather than a standard Marine release the Space Wolves debut is given over to the Wolf Guard, the veteran warriors of the great companies. The base Power Armour is taken from or re-purposed from existing Marines but includes specific Space Wolves icons such as the sigil on the left shoulder, the teeth and bone emblems on the arms and legs and the runic carved inscriptions on the right shoulder and right shin. The armour is all cast in a sky blue finish over a black central torso with further black joints at the elbows and knees. The central emblem is a winged red diamond painted with bright gold wings and a deep red reflective diamond centre. The shoulder armours include yellow infills with black overlaid designs and also feature sculpted in wear and damage such as scratches and chips. Our Space Wolves Wolf Guard also features a fur tabard around his waist with an ivory claw emblem, a fur-sculpted tabard and a string of teeth or claws over the top. There is a disappointment here that these teeth are not painted and left the same base brown as the fur despite the smaller version of this on the left shin does feature painted teeth? The figure is also the first Loyalist marine to come with an unmasked head, and this was an initial worry for me when it was announced as the previous unmasked Marine head for the World Bearer Chaos Marine was pretty poor in its finish. Thankfully McFarlane has stepped on considerably in quality and finish with this new head complete with sculpted gruff veteran's expression, mohawk hair style and weathered and shaded face with a good level of realism added around the eyes and mouth. The Power Armour is finished with the backpack, a standard piece but enhanced with a totem of bones at the top which is also poorly finished in just a simple bone colour with some black ‘rope’ colouring at the front but then not extended around the back. Like all of the standard Marine figures to date, the overall paintwork is crisp and neat and displays perfectly well on its own, or provides a base canvas for more enhanced paintwork for those who wish to bring elements of the miniatures hobby into this larger scale. The Wolf Guard has plenty of accessories compared to those Marines who had come before, with the additional hands a new addition to the line with these 2024 standard releases. The hands are a bit easier to change compared to the spiked armour of the World Eater but are probably best with some heat applied to ease them along. You can choose from a pair of gripping hands to wield the weapons, or a combination of a clenched fist and a pointing finger to lead your Space Wolves into battle. The weapons themselves are a Power Axe with a black shaft and metallic blue axe-head. And a Bolter - again with a black central body and this time with gunmetal grip and shaft and a tooth trophy in bone white sitting just under the barrel. The gripping hands hold these well enough and this is probably the easiest Marine to date in terms of getting weapons into hands, although the fingers remain very rigid and some heat here may ease things along. Articulation sits at 18 points in total inclusive of the joints built into the large shoulder armour so it can move with some independence from the main arm if needed. The Wolf Guard is a pleasure to pose even with his bulk and there is a good range of motion despite his bulk. All the joints are secure and hold their place and there are no stability issues in either a flat-footed pose, or even in some walking/running position.s Out of the three 2024 releases I think the Space Wolves Wolf Guard is my favourite, not so much as it is the Space Wolves first appearance but in terms of how much the line has come on from the first albeit very solid Marine releases to the level of crisp decor and posing we are now enjoying and how much the unmasked head showcases what McFarlane can do with human or humanoid heads in this line. The additional hands open up more options, as do the newer and in some cases larger weapons we are seeing. The price point has gone up to reflect some of these improvements and the new packaging - which looks great but lacks a bit of internal substance in terms of the plastic quality of that inner tray. For those wanting a figure to go straight on display the Wolf Guard is a great purchase, and for those wanting to enhance the figures with their own paintwork this (or the Artist Proof) present a great base for painters and this in itself pays homage to the miniatures from which these figures originated. Now we just need a few more Space Wolves variants to start seeing some groups of Marines - something only the Ultramarine ranks have to date with their trio of releases. Keep Track of all the McFarlane Warhammer 40k figures via our Collectors Database And don't forget to check out the full McFarlane Collectors Database & Checklist for all of the other McFarlane properties. 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...