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- Review: Star Wars Black Series Deluxe Lord Starkiller from The Force Unleashed, Gaming Greats Galaxy Collection
"I am my Master's weapon. I lay waste to all that stands in his way." The first Star Wars Black Series release of Starkiller from The Force Unleashed was in 2023, when Galen Marek arrived in his generic costume, first as a Hasbro Pulse Con exclusive in a deluxe set with two Stormtroopers and a selection of effect parts to reflect Starkiller’s many Force powers. The second release, of the same figure but slimmed down to just a single lightsaber accessory, followed the same year as part of Wave 15 of the Galaxy Collection Gaming Greats series. With Starkiller's debut into the Black Series, the clamour for this iconic Lord Starkiller Sith Stalker armoured look began to grow. That figure was finally announced in the Spring of 2026 as a Deluxe Gaming Greats release, shipping out to collectors in late June and early July. Lord Starkiller arrives in a wider deluxe box with the usual matt black base colour, Star Wars Black Series central logo across the top rail, and an assigned accent colour to break up the black base just under and to the right of the window. As a Gaming Greats release, this colouring is a turquoise finish, used on the text to confirm the character name and the source material as The Force Unleashed video game. Just above this and stuck onto the window of the box is the Gaming Greats hexagon foil logo. The turquoise colour is used on the side art, depicting the masked Lord Starkiller reaching out with his clawed hands against a backdrop of what looks like the scenery of an Imperial secret facility with doors or a view screen visible at the very back. Lord Starkiller is number 30 in the Gaming Greats Galaxy Collection and follows on from the last single release of Kyle Katarn from earlier in 2026. The back of the box has a zoomed-in image of Lord Starkiller, the same as the side art but focused only on his helmet, torso and outstretched clawed hand. Unlike the other Galaxy Releases that do not usually feature any source material logo, the logo for The Force Unleashed is imposed over the base of this inserted image. The text to the side talks about Galen Marek and his role as Lord Vader’s apprentice and the principle of multiple paths in the game, one of which leads him to become the Sith Stalker Starkiller Inside the box, the figure and accessories sit in the usual inner tray; this then sits in the colour-coordinated turquoise backing card which features the same embedded image of a corridor and doorway as seen behind Starkiller in the main artwork. Lord Starkiller is, as per the game and the novelisation, an alternative version of Galen Marek and one that has succumbed to the Dark Side and become a Sith Stalker Assassin for The Emperor. The visuals for the character are part of the Ultimate Sith Edition expansion packs, allowing you to play as Lord Starkiller in two missions against the Rebellion on Hoth and on Tatooine. The figure replicates this onscreen design, built entirely from scratch with no obvious re-use of parts. The main suit of the figure, cast in black, replicates the ridged design of Darth Vader’s suit, showing how this Sith Stalker Starkiller has followed the same path as his Master, damaged in battle and rebuilt with cybernetic enhancements and a breathing mask and helmet. Over this is a shaped torso armoured section, also in black, and across the shoulders dull silver armour that is shaped around the neck and extended across into two shoulder pauldrons. The hands are black and form long-sleeved gloves with sculpted strapping around the wrists. The right forearm also features three sections of silver pipework extending from the wrist bracer section and connecting to the wrist just above the hand. Both hands feature sharp blade claws, also in silver, that sit above the gloved fingers. Around the back of Starkiller is more intricate detailing, particularly a silver-painted spine to the suit and some form of life support tooling that is embedded into the shoulder armour and features red icons and indicators. The costume is finished with a belt that includes several hooks and a large front buckle with red indicator lights, again paying homage to the Vader suit design. From this belt come three shaped skirt pieces in black fabric. They are also wired, the second figure to feature this after the recent Darth Vader from the Empire Strikes Back Deluxe Set. This supercharges the soft goods, allowing them to be posed dynamically with the figure. It takes a bit of time to shape them, but once positioned, they can be shown flowing out from a static Starkiller or blowing to the side in the wind. The effect is truly spectacular. Yet while we are celebrating how amazing the wired soft goods are, we are faced with the discovery that, for some reason, Hasbro has had to include a fabric care label on the inside of one skirt piece. This is a white fabric tab, pretty much the same size as you may get in one of your own T-shirts, and featuring some copywriting information as well as washing instructions to surface clean only. This has never appeared before on soft goods Black Series figures to my knowledge; it may be a more recent requirement under legislation. It is, however, particularly ugly, and one most fans may choose to carefully snip out of their Starkiller skirt. The iconic Sith Stalker helmet is cast in silver to match the armoured panels on the shoulder beneath. While much of the shaping is smooth and even, there are small dings in the helmet frontage to indicate battle wear. The main helmet is framed around the mouthpiece with the sweeping side sections that wrap round the back of the figure. The T-visor is picked out in black, while the rest of the helmet relies on the light falling on its complex cut-out panels to pick out the wider detail. From the back of the helmet projects a softer plastic braid of hair that extends down Starkiller’s back; this is a basic brown colour with sculpted ties down the length of the braid in black. Lord Starkiller’s deluxe status is driven both by the wired soft goods but also the sheer volume of accessories, with our Sith Starlker coming with six different lightsaber hilts, all individual and all having its own a red translucent blade. To hold these, you also get a second pair of clawed hands, swapping out with the outstretched versions to create a gripping option in both hands if you wish. The saber hilts predominantly represent Starkiller’s trophies and include a version of Vader’s saber hilt in silver and black, taken after he defeated his Master. There is also Rahm Kota’s saber hilt in brown with a silver emitter and pommel. A third blade is part of Darth Maul’s twin saber; this is cast in grey/silver with red buttons. Saber four is Starkiller’s original saber, a similar design to Vader’s with a silver body and black inserts. And then we have a fully black hilt, which is the end of Kazden Paratus’s pike. The final saber is Lord Starkiller’s own saber, a huge gunmetal silver hilt with black grip and a trio of extending spikes around the emitter. Each saber hilt has a loop at the end, and that allows them all to be hung on the six corresponding hooks on Starkiller’s belt, wearing the trophies as we see in the game. Every saber can accommodate one of the included six red blades, and this gives Starkiller multiple options for display. While the game only showed these as trophies and not sabers Starkiller could wield, the figure and the gripping hands can choose and fight with any combination of sabers, either single or dual-handed. The grip in the hands also supports the Shien reverse grip as played in the game as well as more traditional wielding positions. Articulation is pinless, and there are 19 points in total across the body. The legs include ankle rockers, a bootcup swivel, a rotating knee joint, and ball joint hips. There are no obstructions from the skirt, and a broad range of motion in all the joints that allows Starkiller extremes of positions from kneeling to wide stance attack poses. I did find the ankle rockers a little trickier to sit flat as they do not appear to be ratcheted. Secure stances also require you to consider and pose the skirt or the wired elements can push the figure forward or to the side if not repositioned. The torso has a ball joint waist, giving Starkiller the ability to lean back and hunch forward as well as rotating the upper body. The neck is dual-jointed, and this allows a degree of manerisms to be included despite the helmeted head, which can then be cocked inquisitively, or looking down ominously on a victim. The arms feature both ball joint and butterfly shoulders, elbow joints, and a ball joint where the hand connects to the wrist - a change from the usual plug-in pivot. The arms have a full range of movement, and the silver shoulder pauldrons are hinged to move with the arms rather than impede them Combining this level of movement with the poseable soft goods allows for some of the best poses so far in the Star Wars Black Series, and even in these images I have not scratched the surface of how Starkiller can pose and stand. with 2023 Galen Marek Starkiller figure (right) While Lord Starkiller is not unmasked in the game, I can confirm that the Galen Marek head from the original release does work with the Sith Stalker version. There are differences in the neck peg, so you will need to swap the head or simply have the unmasked head sit on the neck without articulation. Galen Marek Starkiller head not included There is much noise already from collectors on how Lord Starkiller may be the best ever Star Wars Black Series figure. I wouldn’t want to claim that, but it is certainly a step on in terms of features than your standard releases through the game-changing wired soft goods. And the depth and accuracy of the lightsaber trophy accessories is equally impressive. There are, however, some issues, notably that fabric care label that is quite intrusive even if its inclusion was likely out of Hasbro’s control. It is also noted that despite the character's other Force Powers in the game, the lack of any Force Lightning or Force Push effects may also be disappointing to some, considering they already exist in the line. Considering that only two lightsabers can be used at any one time, the inclusion of six blades feels excessive, particularly when they are all the same colour, and I might have traded four of these out for some other effect pieces, which might have also included the ‘Swoosh’ blades Hasbro has been very keen on including recently. That all being said, for the RRP of £33.99 here in the UK, you are getting one hell of a figure and one that expands the Gaming Greats line and the Force Unleashed series out further, as well as giving a statement display for fans of that genre. 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...
- Marvel Legends Deadpool & Wolverine Wave 3 figures of The Cavillrine, Wolverinepool, and X-Force Deadpool
The new Marvel Legends trio of figures from Deadpool & Wolverine have now opened for pre-orders with stockists. They include The Cavillrine with two head options and alternative hands. We then have two concept figures drawn up for the movie, but never featured. The first is the Wolverinepool with an alternative pair of hands. The second is an X-Force grey suit Deadpool with four different pairs of hands, twin katana swords, baby knife and twin pistols. These are general releases and are due to ship in October 2026. Check these out, and all of the Hasbro Marvel Legends figures at our comprehensive Marvel Legends Collector Database 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 Page Punchers releases of Batman, Superman, and Two-Face
McFarlane's next line of DC Page Punchers will feature some big hitters starting with the general releases of Batman from the 1989 Batman comic book, and Batman from Issue 01 of Justice. There are also supporting Red Platinum Exclusives of Two-Face from the Batman '89 comic, and Superman from Justice, issue 01. These are going to be available to order from Gamestop, and they will also turn up on the shelves in Target and Walmart. Here in the UK, and across other territories, we should see them offered directly via McFarlane stockists. Each figure will include a mini-comic, and they come in the Page Punchers blister-style packaging. These are live for pre-orders as of the 9th of July 2026, and we've added them all to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Gotham becomes torn in two as citizens dressed as Batman and The Joker duke it out in the streets. As D.A. Harvey Dent tries to keep the city together, he targets the one problem tearing it apart: BATMAN! And he'll get Bruce Wayne's help in taking down the Dark Knight. 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! Harvey Dent™ has led a deeply conflicted life.Possessing a split personality that veers between two extremes—good and evil Dent goes by the name of Two-Face™. It is an apt description of his physical appearance. Scarred by acid into outwardly becoming the monster he once hid away from the world, Two-Face has become a tragic figure and one of Batman’s most unpredictable and dangerous opponents. Sent to Earth from the dying planet of Krypton™ as a baby, Kal-El™ was found by farmers, Martha and Jonathan Kent, and raised as their son, Clark. As Clark grew up, the radiation from Earth’s yellow sun gave him enhanced senses and extraordinary powers, including super-strength, superspeed, heat vision, X-ray vision, super-hearing, super-breath, and flight. Now fully grown, he uses his powers to protect his adopted world as 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...
- McFarlane DC Collector Edition releases of Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, and Hawkgirl
The next set of McFarlane's DC Collector Edition figures will feature general releases for DC Classics Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, and a Kendra Saunders Hawkgirl. Each figure will also have a Platinum Edition Chase Variant with a different coloured outfit or overall decor. These will be randomly packed into cases for distribution. The three general release figures are open for pre-orders as of the 8th of July 2026 at McFarlane stockists and ship between July and August. We've added these to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Wise as Athena, stronger than Hercules, swift as Hermes, and beautiful as Aphrodite, Wonder Woman is Diana, daughter of Zeus. She is the princess of an ancient tribe of warrior woman known as the Amazons, and a founding member of the Justice League. After a childhood spent learning the arts of war on the island of Themyscira, she ventured into the world of mortals as the Amazons' ambassador of peace. Diana abides by a strict ethical code; her goal is peace and harmony between women and men. But she knows there's a very long way to go before this can be achieved. Poison Ivy is more than a simple Super-Villain. She's a complex creature, often appearing more plant than human. While her objective of saving the planet from mankind's pollutants and deforestation is a noble one, the means by which she works towards that goal are borderline insane, making her another formidable figure in Batman's Rogues Gallery. Using the power of Nth Metal, Kendra Saunders is Hawkgirl, one of the Justice League's newer recruits. Having no trouble standing shoulder to shoulder with giants, Hawkgirl's fighting spirit and determination has made her feared throughout the galaxy. 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...
- SDCC 2026: 52 Toys previews new 1/12 figures for Street Fighter, Predator, and Doctor Who
52 Toys are teasing some big announcements and reveals at SDCC with these preview images shared on their social media channels. The Hong Kong based company is teasing new 1/12 scale figures for Street Figher in the shape of Akuma and Cammy, as well as Predator items. There is also the very exciting promise of a new 6-inch scale Doctor Who line with figures of the 10th and 11th Doctors, a Cyberman, a Weeping Angel, and an electronic Dalek. The 52 Toys lines are a higher-end collectible, so retail on these will be somewhere in the $75 to $100 bracket, likely more with import costs. 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...
- SDCC 2026: Mondo Real Ghostbusters Citizen Ghost Exclusive box set
Mondo Toyz are taking The Real Ghostbusters to SDCC 2026 with this exclusive Citizen Ghosts 6-inch scale set, with each of the Ghostbusters with glow in the dark features. In the set you get Egon, Peter, Ray, and Winston with two head options: one normal with glow-in-the-dark features, and a second translucent green glow-in-the-dark version. You also get additional glow-in-the-dark 'marshmallow goo' and a selection of ghosts including Slimer, the Orange Ghost, and Bug Eye Ghost. The set is sold via Mondo Toys website starting on July 22nd as SDCC gets underway; the first 1000 sets ordered will ship immediately, with all other ordered sets then shipping in February 2027. What do you do when the ghosts bust back? Straight from one of the most iconic THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS episodes, Mondo is thrilled to present the Citizen Ghosts 1/12 Scale Figure Set Timed Edition. This set includes Ghost Peter, Egon, Ray, and Winston, featuring a translucent material with glow in the dark “spectral” attachments on their eyes and mouth, as well as glow in the dark attachable “marshmallow” goo. The set is made complete with a load of accessories including swappable Human heads and hands, proton packs, Slimer, Orange ghost, Bug-eyed ghost, and more! Available online at Mondoshop.com Wednesday, July 22 10 AM CT. See more and sign up for Notify Me at MondoShop.com (link in bio). Please note: The first 1000 units purchased will be shipped in July 2026, with all following purchases shipped February 2027. 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...
- Hiya Toys Exquisite Super Judge Dredd 'Black & White Version'
Hiya Toys has unveiled this new Exquisite Super 6-inch scale release of Judge Dredd in a special monochrome decor, as seen in the classic 2000AD Comics. The figure will come with extra hands, alternative faces, and a selection of accessories including day stick Baton, Lawgiver pistol and effect parts. You also get a display stand with post. The figure is a general release in Quarter 1 (January-March) of 2027. Part of the EXQUISITE SUPER series, this hyper-detailed 6.2 inch Judge Dredd figure brings the Lawman of the Future to life into black and white monochrome style. The figure features 6x pairs of interchangeable hands (including default pair), 3x interchangeable faces(including default face) and a host of accessories such as the iconic voice-activated Lawgiver machine pistol carried by judges, Daystick baton and a spray-can of Boing!, as seen in the classic comics. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...
- NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Fortnite Donatello and Michelangelo
NECA's new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Fortnite line saw the reveals of Leonardo and Raphael last week. Now it's the turn of Donatello and Michelangelo. These 7-inch-scale figures, based on the TMNT skins in Fortnite, each come with alternative hands and their signature weapons. Each set also contains a special code to unlock an Emote in Fortnite. These are heading to Target in the US, and they will be available last this month. We've added these new details and photos into our extensive NECA Collector Database Step into the action with the Fortnite and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover from NECA! Based on his appearance in the smash-hit video game, this Donatello action figure features an all-new sculpt and game-accurate details straight from the source. Plus, new articulation for increased movement and poseability. This 7-inch scale Donatello comes equipped with his signature bo staff, interchangeable hands, and a special code to unlock the Ninja Stance Donnie Emote in Fortnite. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. Step into the action with the Fortnite and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover from NECA! Based on his appearance in the smash-hit video game, this Michelangelo action figure features an all-new sculpt and game-accurate details straight from the source. Plus, new articulation for increased movement and poseability. This 7-inch scale Michelangelo comes equipped with his signature nunchucks, interchangeable hands, and a special code to unlock the Ninja Stance Mikey Emote in Fortnite. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...
- McFarlane God of War: Ragnarok series, including Elite Edition Kratos in Ares Armour, and Gaming Edition Deluxe releases of Kratos and Einherjar
McFarlane's new God of War series kicks off with three new figures, all due to ship in September 2026. The headline is the Elite Edition release of Kratos in Ares Armour. This set features enhanced decor and accessories, with Kratos packed with an alternative head and extra hands. You also get the Blades of Chaos, Leviathan Axe, Bifrost and both folded and unfolded versions of his Shield. As an Elite release, the set also comes with a collector card and an Elite points card. It is number 12 in the series. We then have two Gaming Edition Deluxe releases in God of War: Ragnarok themed window box packaging. Kratos will come with extra hands, Bifrost, and his Leviathan Axe. The final figure is Einherjar, who comes with extra hands and his mace weapon. Both Kratos and Einherjar also come with a circular display stand and collector card. These are all general releases available at McFarlane stockists. As mentioned, they ship in September 2026. We've updated all these details and photos into our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Embark on an epic, heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go. Together, father and son venture deep into the Nine Realms, while Asgardian forces prepare for war. Along the way, they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. As the threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus find themselves faced with a choice: between their own safety or the safety of the realms… MCFARLANE ELITE EDITION action figure from McFarlane Toys features an incredibly detailed sculpt and premium paint applications 7” scale deluxe action figure is based on the God of War video game Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing Includes multiple weapon options (Blades of Chaos, Leviathan axe, Folded Shield, Byfrost), 4 alternate hands, extra head, display base and art card Includes an ELITE POINTS card and a collectible art card. Elite Points can be used to redeem incredible rewards and one of a kind prototypes. Featured in McFarlane Elite Edition window box packaging with gold foil accents Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ GOD OF WAR figures “Intent does not matter. Only consequences.” “In moments of crisis, panic does nothing. Harness it. Let it serve you.” “Death can have me, when it earns me.” Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on PlayStation God of War video game Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing, plus a soft goods wired cape Includes extra hands, leviatan axe, brfrost and base Included collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back Featured in God of War window packaging Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ GOD OF WAR figures “Ek em svo móðr af regni þessu.” (I am so tired of this rain.) “Er eins ok örvar mjúkar. Meira regn, segi ek.” (They are like soft arrows. More rain, I say.) “Byrgja munn, þit! Má eigi heyra neitt fyrir afgelju ykkar.” (“Shut your mouths, you lot! I can’t hear anything over your whining.”) Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on PlayStation God of War video game Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing, plus a soft goods wired cape Includes extra hands, masse and base Included collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back Featured in God of War window packaging Collect all McFARLANE TOYS™ GOD OF WAR 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...
- NECA Ultimate Santa Leatherface, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
NECA's latest Festive offering is the Ultimate Santa Leatherface figure, inspired by the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This repainted Leatherface comes in a red suit with a Christmas tie and a removable Santa hat and festive apron. You get three head options, including Mr and Mrs Claus heads. And it wouldn't be a Texas Chainsaw Massacre set without the chainsaw accessory alongside a hammer, a cleaver, a knife, a cooked turkey, platter, intestines, meat spread and a bracelet. The set is a general release with pre-orders going live from the 6th of July. It is due to ship in the final quarter of 2026, ideally in time for Christmas. We've updated these details into our extensive NECA Collector Database Join the Sawyer family for a holly, jolly, and bloody Texas Chainsaw Christmas dinner! NECA is serving up a mix of holiday horror with the Ultimate Santa Leatherface action figure. Dressed in a red suit with a festive tie and Santa hat, Leatherface is getting into the yuletide spirit and slaying all the way. He’s even made a full turkey dinner with delicious sides! This 7-inch scale, fully articulated figure comes with a slew of seasonal accessories including a chainsaw, hammer, cleaver, knife, turkey, platter, intestines, meat spread, bracelet, stocking, Santa hat and apron, interchangeable hands, and interchangeable Mr. and Mrs. Claus heads. It will be a killer Christmas when you add Santa Leatherface to your collection! Comes in collector-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...
- McFarlane Deluxe Gaming Edition Einherjar from God of War: Ragnarok
Alongside the two McFarlane releases of Kratos from God of War: Ragnarok will come this Deluxe Gaming Edition figure of Einherjar. He will come with alternative hands, his mace, and a collector card. Like the Kratos figures, this one goes live for pre-order as of the 7th of July 2026. We've added Einherjar to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database 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 Deluxe Gaming Edition Kratos from God of War: Ragnarok
Alongside McFarlane's new Elite Edition release of armoured Kratos from God of War: Ragnarok, we are also getting a Deluxe Gaming Edition release of Kratos. This release will come with extra hands for Kratos, along with the Leviathan Axe and Bifrost art card. This figure is also a pre-order opening on the 7th of July 2026 and it has also been added to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database 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...












