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The McFarlane Page Punchers Black Manta figure from early 2023 is being repacked as a Gold Label 'Line Art' Variant. The figure will include the same accessories as the original and will be packed in the Page Punchers blister packaging alongside a collector's comic and art card. The figure is a McFarlane Store exclusive and is a November 2023 release. Track all the McFarlane DC Multiverse releases and more at our McFarlane Collectors Database. Considered one of Aquaman's greatest enemies, Black Manta has a singular hatred for the King of Atlantis. For decades, Manta's true name and motives were shrouded in mystery, hidden behind his menacing oversize helmet. In modern times, however, his true motivations have been revealed. But no matter the era, Black Manta has always inflicted a special kind of pain upon his archenemy, cementing his reputation as one of the most ruthless and driven criminals in DC history. Incredibly detailed 7" scale figure. Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Black Manta is based on the exclusive included comic designed by McFarlane Toys. Black Manta includes removable wrist swords, spear and base. Included is a collectible comic featuring what the figure is based on, as well as a collectible art card with comic artwork on the front, and character biography on the back. Collect all McFarlane Toys DC Page Punchers. 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 is releasing a Gold Label exclusive of their DC Multiverse Batman & Spawn 2-pack. The set will be exclusive to the McFarlane Store in the US and will be a signature series. This means it is identical to the main release including the figures, accessories, and diorama base with its card backdrop. It does then include an art card featuring Todd McFarlane's signature. The set is a November 2023 release. Track all the McFarlane DC Multiverse releases and more at our McFarlane Collectors Database. BATMAN: 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 world's 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! SPAWN: A Government agent, Al Simmons was killed by his own men. Resurrected from the depths of hell, he returns to Earth as the warrior Spawn, guarding the forgotten alleys of New York City. As he seeks answers about his past, Spawn grapples with the dark forces that returned him to Earth, battling enemies and discovering unlikely allies. As he learns to harness his extraordinary powers, he begins to grasp the full extent of what brought him back, and what he left behind. Included collectible art card with character art on the front and Todd McFarlane autograph on back. Incredibly detailed 7" scale figures based on the DC Multiverse and Todd McFarlane's Spawn Comic Series. Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Includes a specialized base with a backdrop and 2 figure bases. IPlus an additional art card. Batman includes extra hands and batarang. Spawn includes a sword. 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...

McFarlane are releasing an exclusive 'Patina' Edition of their DC Multiverse The Merciless figure. The Gold Label release will be sold by the McFarlane Store exclusively in the US with the figure coming with its sword and display base, packed up in a collectors box and inclusive of an art card with a stand to display this alongside the figure. It is limited to 5700 pieces. It has gone into stock immediately, ready for dispatch. Track all the McFarlane DC Multiverse releases and more at our McFarlane Collectors Database. From Earth -12 comes the bloodthirsty Merciless, a nightmarish fusion of Batman and Ares. Clad in blazing blue armor and wielding the God Killer sword, this member of the Dark Knights is a supremely powerful warmonger, taking all of the best tactical skills of Batman and pairing them with the might of Ares. Incredibly detailed 7" scale figure based off the DC Multiverse. Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play. Merciless is featured in an exclusive patina paint armor. Includes a sword, logo card stand and base. Featured in an exclusive designer box. Included 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...

Mezco have announced a new King Conan One:12 Collective figure planned for release in 2024 between May and July. Based on the Conan the Barbarian series, King Conan features three head options, alternative hands, two removable soft goods cloaks, alternative chest armour, and a selection of weapons including an axe, a sword, and a shield. Ascending to become the mighty ruler of Aquilonia, King Conan joins the One:12 Collective! The One:12 Collective King Conan features a wide range of head portraits, weapons, and clothing options based on Robert E. Howard’s legendary character. The new King boasts a removable wardrobe consisting of a cloak with a faux fur lined collar, a cape adorned with lion head clasps, chest armor, a chainmail skirt, and forearm gauntlets. King Conan is fully equipped to protect his kingdom with a formidable assortment of weapons including a bastard sword with a sheath, battle axe, war hammer, and a shield. To add a dynamic touch to the emperor, he can also wield a torch with a removable fire FX. Motivated by his own survival, power, and enrichment, Conan has seized the crown from the tyrannical king of Aquilonia, the most powerful kingdom of the Hyborian Age, and taken his rightful place on throne. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Super7 have revealed another New York Comic Con 2023 Ultimates 7-inch exclusive, a variant of their Disney King John figure from Robin Hood in blue robes. The figure includes two head options, alternative hands, and a Sir Hiss accessory. The figure will be sold via the Super7 booth at New York Comic Con. Sitting upon the throne in his brother’s absence, Prince John’s reign has been a cat-tastrophe for his subjects as he levies impossible taxes on the poor in an insatiable quest for more riches! In a brand new colorway, this highly articulated, 7” scale Prince John ULTIMATES! Figure is inspired by the classic 1973 Disney film Robin Hood, features intricate sculpt and premium paint detailing, and comes with interchangeable heads and interchangeable hands - including a new thumbsucking set- a royal blue soft goods robe, and a Sir Hiss accessory. Available at New York Comic Con in Super7 Booth #1343! 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...

"You and I are family. Sometimes, family doesn't see eye to eye..." While Vincent D'onofrio's Kingpin has been around since the first Daredevil series on Netflix in 2015, it is his latest Marvel live-action appearance as the key villain in the Disney+ Hawkeye series in 2022 that has provided us with the first Kingpin action figure. It was released in September 2023 in the latest Disney+ Marvel Series wave alongside figures from WandaVision and the latest offering, Secret Invasion. Kingpin is packed in windowless packaging with the usual black backing, images of the figure to the front and reverse, and stylised artwork on the side spine. The final side is turned over to a checklist for the wave’s BAF, the Hydra Stomper, although Kingpin does not come with any parts. Kingpin utilises some parts from the Happy Hogan figure released in 2021. The legs are directly carried over, cast this time in a purple-hued finish with gloss black shoes. The arms are also taken from Hogan, cast in white to match the jacket - which is a new rubberised sleeve that sits over the main torso. This torso is new, or at least tweaked, featuring a black shirt with the top button undone. The neck is cast as part of the torso and the only element of the figure with any paint. The head is new and a pretty impressive likeness to D’Onofrio and in particular, his almost emotionless frustrated look he carried through his time on Daredevil and into the Hawkeye series. Facial print technology brings out the detail of the eyes, mouth, and nose in particular. The head is quite glossy in finish, which would usually frustrate me but this does work for Kingpin in giving him a sweaty look. Kingpin features two sets of hands, a pair with gripping functionality and a second pair in clenched fists. The first pair are designed to hold the included cane accessory which is cast in black with a white top and gold trim around the handle and halfway down the shaft. The hand is not orientated enough to have Kingpin hold the cane in a walking position but rather the grip is more aligned to Kingpin holding and using the cane as a weapon. Articulation is a mix of pinned and pinless. The legs are newer and pinless with dual joints at the knees. The arms are pinned thanks to their origin being a bit older than the legs. These are also double-jointed. The figure has 19 points of articulation in total although the chest joint you can feel under the jacket has virtually no clear movement. The joints all work as they should, and a number of poses are available including some more action-orientated positions for when Kingpin gets his hands dirty. There has been a lot said about the stature of this figure considering Kingpin’s larger-than-life physique, particularly in the comics. If you do look at the shots from Hawkeye, then D’Onofrio is not massively taller than any of his fellow actors standing half a head taller than Fra Free as a comparison which is exactly where Hasbro have positioned the figure. The bulk is probably what is missing, with the broader torso not translating into the figure due to the re-use of the Happy Hogan figure. It does a job and fits into a Hawkeye display or a more Netflix Daredevil-inspired setup with the original Matt Murdock figure and the likes of Punisher and Electra. Considering Kingpin’s role in the Disney+ series going forward, this won't be the last D’Onofrio Kingpin figure and it will be interesting to see if the Hasbro team sticks with the stature they’ve created with this figure or go bigger and broader for the next release with a specific Kingpin sculpt. Keep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

New York Comic Con 2023 is almost upon us, running from the 12th to the 15th of October. Ahead of the show, Super7 has revealed an Ultimates Radiation Ranger exclusive heading to the show and available at their booth, The 7-inch Toxic Crusader figure will feature a glow-in-the-dark paint application and comes with a selection of accessories including alternative hands, gun, a backpack, and toxic material drum. They’re called Radiation Rangers for a reason, and the glow-in-the-dark edition of Radiation Ranger will leave little doubt as to its toxic origins! This highly articulated, 7” scale Toxic Crusaders ULTIMATES! Radiation Ranger is inspired by the vintage toy from the early ‘90s and comes in a special edition glow-in-the-dark body with multiple interchangeable hands and an array of accessories. Available at Super7 Booth 1343 at New York Comic Con! 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...

“You've no idea what you have unleashed…” The latest batch of Marvel Legends that are drawn from the various Marvel TV shows on Disney+ includes figures from newer properties like Secret Invasion and Hawkeye, but also goes back to the first Disney+ series of WandaVision from 2021 and a long-awaited figure of Agatha Harkness, Wanda’s nemesis in the show as revealed during the finale. Agatha arrives in windowless packaging with the late Summer 2023 wave not quite in time for the reversal back to windowboxes as promised by Hasbro. The standard packaging is in use with artwork down the side panels and illustrations of the figure posed on the front and laid out in a more neutral stance on the back to show off the contents. Inside the box, all the contents are packed into waxy paper bags, and secured in an inner cardboard tray. The figure is part of the What If? Hydra Stomper BAF wave, and comes with the Steve Rogers head, Hydra Stomper head, and rocket pack. Agatha is sculpted in full witch mode as seen in the WandaVision finale, resplendent in her purple and blue robes. These are cast in the base colours with a blue tone on her dress complete with woven lines and both light and dark blue applications on top with an almost pearlescent finish. The neck of the dress is a webbed pattern with dark blue lines, overlaid with a sculpted & painted pendant and finished with a white and blue collar. The arms of the costume use the exact same sculpted design and paint work and feature long flowing sleeves that are fixed in terms of their position so that does render some arm movement a bit odd looking when the sleeves don’t follow the laws of gravity. Agatha comes with a single pair of hands, brought into a magic casting pose with fingers outstretched on both left and right. These are flesh-toned, but with a black tip to each digit - a result of her use of the Darkhold. The lower part of the dress is executed in the same finish but is a softer plastic over a pair of sculpted legs. While the majority of Agatha is new, the figure does re-use a set of female pinned legs under the skirt. These include heeled feet which makes the figure pretty difficult to stand straight even with the extensive skirt. The feet could easily have been flat-footed as they are not seen at all under the robes. Over the dress is a flowing cape which is an individual item and can be removed by edging it out from under the sculpted hair. This is cast in a translucent deep purple colour and includes flowing sections blowing out a the rear while the two front panels flow down over the shoulders and to the floor. When the cape is removed, Agatha still looks particularly striking. The head sculpt is new and emulates Agatha’s smirk with a strong likeness to Catherine Hahn. The photo-real decor brings out the intense blue eyes with dark rings, the mouth, and the shape of the face as she smiles. The hair is a big flowing piece glued into the head and shaped down and around the shoulders. Cast in a brown finish there is no obvious secondary colour, the piece relies on the depth and crispness of the sculpted hair strands and allows the light to create the definition. Agatha does not come with a single accessory, a disappointing decision considering a Darkhold accessory already exists in the line - released with Multiverse of Madness Wanda - and there are also plenty of magical effect pieces that would have complemented the figure. Articulation count is quite low for a Legends release, just 16 in total with the pinless upper body - but with a single joint neck and visible neck joint under Agatha’s chin. The arms have a range of movement, but the sleeve design does mean certain aesthetics are lost as the arms are posed. The legs are pinned and include double-jointed knees, but this is all rendered useless by the plastic skirt. Agatha is designed very much as an aesthetic figure and shows how gorgeous sculpted plastic robes and clothing can be versus a soft goods option that may support articulation, but often feels flat and lifeless. Agatha has a wonderful shelf presence once posed - the difficulty is getting those feet to support her under the dress. She would have benefitted from some level of accessory, considering other figures in the line include alternative hands and weaponry - but I can also see where the cost has gone on the figure with the clothing paint finish somewhat more expansive than what we would usually see. Keep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

There are two McFarlane DC Multiverse Gold Label 'DC Classic' releases due for release in late November 2023. Both Midnighter and Waverider are Target exclusives in the US and come with the usual display stand, collectible card and appropriate accessories. In the UK and other territories, they should be more general releases via the local import arrangement. Track all the McFarlane DC Multiverse releases and more at our McFarlane Collectors Database. During the Convergence event, an aged Booster Gold (Michael Jon Carter) from an alternate Earth became the new Waverider when he was fed into the timestream by Earth-0’s Booster Gold. This Waverider took on a career in the Multiverse, initially helping Telos and various Super Heroes convince Brainiac to realign the Multiverse. Waverider’s ability to surf the timestream enables him to discover secrets hidden in the past and also gain knowledge of future events. 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 WAVERIDER as featured in DC™ comics Accessories include extra hands, 4 energy effects and display base Includes collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ DC MULTIVERSE™ figures Midnighter is a dark hero who uses his violent impulses to fight for justice. After receiving cybernetic enhancements, he began his career as a vigilante, before being recruited into Stormwatch—a team dedicated to protecting Earth from alien incursions. He formed a close partnership with fellow Stormwatch member Apollo, and they became lovers as well as teammates. 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 MIDNIGHTER as featured in DC™ comics Accessories include extra hands, 2 batons and display base Includes collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography 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...

"Hey, you! Stop! Hold it! Freeze!" Following their debut in Rogue One, the Shore Troopers made a welcome return in the 2022 Andor series on Disney+ which led to a new variant of the Trooper making its way into the Star Wars Black Series. The Andor Shore Trooper was a 2022 release exclusive to Target in the US and sold via the Fan Channel elsewhere. It is number #03 in the Andor section of the Galaxy Collection and comes in the window packaging with slanted side panel and red-hued artwork and labelling as per the accent colour assigned to the Andor collection. The Shore Trooper has had some cosmetic upgrades since the Rogue One release, but the base figure remains broadly the same physically apart from an update to the belt/skirt section which has been widened slightly, had the pouch size increased, and a two-strap holster added to the left-hand side. The figure is cast in the brown shades of the Shore Trooper armour, with the upper sections the tan sandy colour which is more intense in colour than the original Troopers, and the legs a dark brown finish. Over the top of this goes the key markings in white in a rough-edged stripe across the chest and shoulders, and the red arm section with its central yellow boxes. browns and blacks are used to pick out other details on the belt and midriff and there is a hint of weathering on the chest and legs but nowhere near as extensive as the original figure. The Shore Trooper helmet remains the same as well, cast again in the sand-coloured plastic with a black gloss painted visor, black trim around the helmet face plate and mouth section and a small red decal to the right-hand side. The back of the helmet and back of the figure have lost most of the paint detail we saw on the original release and the various vents and panels are left unpainted. Our Shore Trooper is a jointed body being based on older stock, and while that makes the joints more visible in the legs they do offer the advantage of being double joints at the knees which have extended options for posing. There are 16 points of articulation in total and while the legs benefit from the older parts, you can start to see where the improvements have been made over the last few years. Losing the butterfly shoulder joints reduces arm movement, and the single ball joint head is more restricted in terms of a natural position. All the joints work as intended, and the Shore Trooper is secure and stable once posed. The sole accessory is a new smaller blaster as seen in Andor during their scenes on Niamos and is more reflective of their role on this planet as security personnel rather than all-out soldiers fighting a war as seen during Rogue One. The pistol is limited in detail and is cast in the same tan plastic as the figure's armour with some black painted detail on top of the barrel and again on the clip. The blaster fits in the Trooper’s right trigger finger hand securely but is holstered on the left which is accurate to the onscreen look but feels impractical. The holster too isn't the best design, reminiscence of the straps used on the Rogue One Death Troopers. In this instance, the upper rubbery strap pops out to allow the blaster to fit in the slot and it secures back again over the weapon pretty easily compared to other holsters of a similar design. As a release, the Andor Shore Trooper was an obvious one considering the existence of the figure already within the Black Series line. The decor and belt section are updated sufficiently to match the Andor appearance but overall the figure lacks the weathering of the original release as well as quite a bit of painted detail around the back of the helmet and armour. The weapon is accurate to the Andor scenes but is limited in detailing and decor. As an exclusive, the figure will be tricky to Army Build - but it has been part of the large volume of discounted UK stock at Game stores, so I would think those who wanted a squad of these Troopers have been able to obtain one at a much reduced total cost. 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...

The McFarlane DC Direct Batman the Animated Series release of Alfred Pennyworth, as previewed at Toy Fair 2023, is now listed on the Target website in the US where it is an exclusive release. The figure will be released in late November 2023 and comes with alternative hands as well as accessories that include a tray, teapot, sugar bowl, tea cup, mug, plate, and a feather duster. Track all the McFarlane DC Multiverse releases and more at our McFarlane Collectors Database. A former British intelligence officer, field medic and trained Shakespearean actor turned butler, Alfred Pennyworth is the most loyal friend and confidant of both Bruce Wayne and Batman. Alfred Pennyworth™ is based on the television show BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES™. Accessories include 4 extra hands, feather duster, teapot, serving tray, sugar bowl, plate, teacup and mug. Incredibly detailed 6” scale figure based on BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES™ Alfred Pennyworth™ is based on the television show BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES™ Accessories include 4 extra hands, feather duster, teapot, serving tray, sugar bowl, plate, teacup and mug Included collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES™ 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...

McFarlane have revealed a pair of new DC Multiverse Platinum variants via their online random draws through EQL allowing those selected to order and receive the Platinum variant rather than trying to track it down in stores or via online orders where they are randomly inserted into waves. We have variants of the Brainiac from Injustice 2, and Jim Gordon Batman from Batman: Endgame. Originally from the planet most frequently named Colu, Brainiac's artificial mind and body have morphed several times over the decades, but his unquenchable thirst for absolute knowledge, regardless of the billions of innocent lives which might be destroyed in the process, has made him one of the deadliest villains the universe has ever seen. For Brainiac, the knowledge he acquires is only valuable if he and he alone possesses it, and no one else. Following Bruce Wayne's disappearance, Commissioner James Gordon was invited to head up Gotham City's Batman Task Force as the new Batman for a time. Gordon got into shape and became the best Batman he could be, piloting a giant mechanical suit which he affectionately referred to as "Rookie." 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...