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The Jazwares Star Wars Miro Galaxy Squadron Series 4 release of the Imperial Shuttle is an Amazon exclusive and has opened for pre-order with an Autumn/Winter 2023 release date. The ship features folding wings, an opening cockpit, and an accessible crew area. You get mini figures of Emperor Palpatine and two Imperial Guards with the set. Transport the Emperor with the STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron Imperial Shuttle. Featuring incredible details and authentic scaling, this 7-inch vehicle is based on the Lambda-class starship that flew Emperor Palpatine to the second DEATH STAR. Herald his arrival with an opening cockpit, retractable ramp and landing gear, interior play space with imperial throne, rotating front and rear cannons, and rotating wings for flight and landing modes. Vehicle also includes articulated 1-inch micro figure accessories of Emperor Palpaine and two Imperial Guards, compatible with any STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron craft. Collect this Imperial Shuttle and serve the master of the SITH. Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares. Ages 8+ ICONIC VEHICLE: Transport EMPEROR PALPATINE with the Imperial Shuttle AUTHENTIC SCALE: 7-inch vehicle features incredible details and authentic scaling FULL LOADOUT: Includes rotating wings, interior play space with imperial throne, opening cockpit, and more ICONIC CREW: Contains 1-inch Emperor Palpatine and IMPERIAL GUARD micro figure accessories OFFICIAL PRODUCT: Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares 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...

As previewed a couple of weeks ago, the next wave of McFarlane's 7 inch scale DC Page Punchers will be themed around the 'Fighting the Frozen' storyline and will feature Batman, Robin, Batgirl and Mr. Freeze. The wave will come in clamshell packaging and will include a comic book with each figure. The Fighting the Frozen wave is a June 2023 release. Theorizing absolute zero experimentation would slow the disease afflicting his wife NORA, MR. FREEZE™ and his beloved bride are accidentally thrust 16,000 years into the past. Seeking to return to their proper century, the frigid fiend attempts to recreate the unintentional circumstances of his time-manipulation experiment, callously unleashing a deadly new ice age upon the surrounding lands. ROBIN™, a brave young warrior from a neighboring tribe, pleads for aide from BATMAN™, the noble leader of the BAT-CLAN. Recognizing the existential threat to their peoples, BATMAN, ROBIN and the stoic BATGIRL™ forge an alliance to stop the criminal king of cold! Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Batman is based on the exclusive included comic designed by McFarlane Toys 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 Batman figure includes two axes and base Collect all additional McFarlane Toys DC Page Punchers Theorizing absolute zero experimentation would slow the disease afflicting his wife NORA, MR. FREEZE™ and his beloved bride are accidentally thrust 16,000 years into the past. Seeking to return to their proper century, the frigid fiend attempts to recreate the unintentional circumstances of his time-manipulation experiment, callously unleashing a deadly new ice age upon the surrounding lands. ROBIN™, a brave young warrior from a neighboring tribe, pleads for aide from BATMAN™, the noble leader of the BAT-CLAN. Recognizing the existential threat to their peoples, BATMAN, ROBIN and the stoic BATGIRL™ forge an alliance to stop the criminal king of cold! Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Batgirl is based on the exclusive included comic designed by McFarlane Toys 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 Batgirl includes two axes, grappling hook and base Collect all additional McFarlane Toys DC Page Punchers Theorizing absolute zero experimentation would slow the disease afflicting his wife NORA, MR. FREEZE™ and his beloved bride are accidentally thrust 16,000 years into the past. Seeking to return to their proper century, the frigid fiend attempts to recreate the unintentional circumstances of his time-manipulation experiment, callously unleashing a deadly new ice age upon the surrounding lands. ROBIN™, a brave young warrior from a neighboring tribe, pleads for aide from BATMAN™, the noble leader of the BAT-CLAN. Recognizing the existential threat to their peoples, BATMAN, ROBIN and the stoic BATGIRL™ forge an alliance to stop the criminal king of cold! Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Robin is based on the exclusive included comic designed by McFarlane Toys 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 Robin includes a spear, knife and base Collect all additional McFarlane Toys DC Page Punchers Theorizing absolute zero experimentation would slow the disease afflicting his wife NORA, MR. FREEZE™ and his beloved bride are accidentally thrust 16,000 years into the past. Seeking to return to their proper century, the frigid fiend attempts to recreate the unintentional circumstances of his time-manipulation experiment, callously unleashing a deadly new ice age upon the surrounding lands. ROBIN™, a brave young warrior from a neighboring tribe, pleads for aide from BATMAN™, the noble leader of the BAT-CLAN. Recognizing the existential threat to their peoples, BATMAN, ROBIN and the stoic BATGIRL™ forge an alliance to stop the criminal king of cold! Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play Mr. Freeze is based on the exclusive included comic designed by McFarlane Toys 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 Mr. Freeze includes back pack freeze ray and base Collect all additional McFarlane Toys DC Page Punchers 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...

Following their reveal at Star Wars Celebration in April, two of the new Jazwares Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron lines have opened for a May the 4th pre-order. The AT-AT from Hoth will feature lights & sounds and comes with a speeder bike and mini-figures of General Veers, an AT-AT Pilot, two Snowtroopers, and Luke Skywalker in his Hoth Snowspeeder gear. We then have the new Battlepack 'Battle of Coruscant' that comes with both Anakin & Obi-Wan's Jedi Interceptors as well as a pair of CIS Vulture Droids. The set will include mini-figures of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and two B1 Battle Droids. The set also features an alternative pair of legs for the Vulture Droids allowing them to be displayed in either flying, or walking mode. These two sets are Target exclusives in the US and have a July 2023 release date. As yet, distribution into the UK and other areas is not confirmed and continues to be a focus area for Jazwares particularly after much of Series 2 has yet to receive a wide spread UK release. Lead the assault on Echo Base with the STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron AT-AT Walker. Featuring incredible details and authentic scaling, this 10-inch vehicle is based on the massive Imperial walkers that annihilated the Rebel rearguard at the Battle of Hoth. Destroy the shield generator with light-up laser cannons & front viewport, articulated legs and head, opening cockpit, and an opening side panel with four unique play areas: light-up command center, troop bay, speeder storage bay and troop deployment crane with retractable rope! With two buttons, you are in control of authentic movie sound effects including real movie dialogue, walking and canon firing sounds! Vehicle also includes articulated 1-inch micro figure accessories of AT-AT Pilot, GENERAL VEERS, two SNOWTROOPERS and Luke Skywalker (Hoth) that are compatible with any STAR WARS Micro Galaxy Squadron craft, along with a Hoth Speeder Bike. Collect the AT-AT Walker and unleash maximum firepower. Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). Ages 8+ ICONIC VEHICLE: Lead the assault on ECHO BASE with the AT-AT Walker AUTHENTIC SCALE: 10-inch vehicle features incredible details and authentic scaling FULL LOADOUT: Includes electronic lights, authentic sounds, articulated legs, and more ICONIC CREW: Contains five 1-inch micro figure accessories and exclusive HOTH Speeder OFFICIAL PRODUCT: Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares Collect the STAR WARS™ Micro Galaxy Squadron Battle of Coruscant Battle Pack. Featuring a total of four vehicles from the Republic and Separatist navies, this Target-exclusive Battle Pack depicts ANAKIN SKYWALKER’S daring assault on GENERAL GRIEVOUS’ capital ship from STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH™. Pack includes ANAKIN SKYWALKER’S JEDI INTERCEPTOR, OBI-WAN KENOBI’S JEDI INTERCEPTOR, two VULTURE DROIDS with Target-exclusive CIS colors, and a removable backdrop. It also contains six micro figure accessories: Anakin Skywalker, R2-D2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R4-P17 and two BATTLE DROIDS. Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares. Ages 8+ BATTLE PACK: Collect the Battle of CORUSCANT Battle Pack STARFIGHTERS: Features four vehicles from the Republic and Separatist navies ICONIC CREW: Contains six micro figure accessories including ANAKIN SKYWALKER and more TARGET EXCLUSIVE: Target exclusive packaging includes a removable backdrop OFFICIAL PRODUCT: Officially licensed STAR WARS product from Jazwares 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...

From John Carpenter's iconic movie, The Thing comes the Dog Creature from NECA. This release has been teased over the last few months and is now one step closer to release with this gallery of images and pre-orders opening at all NEA stockists ahead of a September 2023 release, The set contains 25 interchangeable parts allowing you to create your own version of the creature starting with the dog and morphing into something more horrific. It will come in the Ultimate style packaging with opening front cover - there is no packaging image as yet. From The Thing, John Carpenter's acclaimed 1982 slow-build horror film classic! Deep in the Antarctic circle, an isolated research team finds something that's been waiting for over 100,000 years... something with the ability to become one of them. Or, as they discover, any organic creature. From ordinary dog to morphing monstrosity, this fully articulated deluxe figure includes more than 25 interchangeable pieces to customize your Dog Creature for maximum horror. Comes in collector-friendly 5-panel packaging with opening front flap. 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's new Feral Predator from the 2022 Predator movie, Prey, has been revealed in all its glory ahead of a September 2023 release. The figure features a head with swap-out jaw pieces and a removable mask. There are also a large selection of alternative hands. Weaponry includes spear gun, spears, and shields. The figure will be packed in the Ultimate format box with the opening front cover to reveal the figure within - there are no boxed images supplied as yet. Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, the thrilling movie Prey is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior who has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters on the Great Plains. When danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries. This 7" scale action figure is detailed to depict the creature's movie appearance and includes a full complement of weaponry: mask, spear gun, open and collapsed spears, open and collapsed shields, and interchangeable hands and mandibles. Comes in collector-friendly 5-panel packaging with opening front flap. 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...

On the eve of Star War Day 2023, Hasbro hosted a May the 4th themed Star Wars Fan First Livestream, revealing a raft of new figures - all of which are live for pre-order as of May 4th. There are a number of new exclusives to look forward to, starting with a new Fives ARC Trooper figure from The Clone Wars. He wasn't mentioned in the live stream itself, but was included in the UK press release and is a UK Fan Channel exclusive - and potentially a retailer exclusive in the US, possibly Walmart as is Jesse. Fives is lited as an Autumn 2023 release. The Gaming Greats line will then expand further with the official reveals of two figures previously announced via the Pipeline reveals. General Grievous will be a Battle Damaged variant based on the Battlefront video games and comes complete with all four light sabers. While Darth Malgus is plucked from the Old Republic and features his lightsaber and removable breathing mask. Malgus will be released in the Autumn and is a general Fan Channel release. Grievous will arrive in Winter 2023 and is a Gamestop US exclusive, and sold via the Fan Channel in the UK and other territories. The reveals then moved onto general releases with confirmation that the recently released Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary figures of Wicket and Chewbacca will be repacked into the main Galaxy Collection as part of the ROTJ collection. They are joined in a wave by three new Clone Wars figures. We have a Magna Guard, a generic Mark II Clone Trooper with a removable helmet, and a new Padawan Ahsoka Tano figure that does seem to have taken some inspiration in sculpting from a younger Rosario Dawson. These five new figures are Winter 2023 releases and we think they will be part of Wave 12 of the Galaxy Collection alongside the previously announced Omega from Bad Batch (awaiting confirmation). The final figure fully revealed was the new Mandalorian, again as promised via pipeline announcements. He is based on his Book of Boba Fett appearance on the Glavis Ringworld so will come in BOBF packaging. He includes a jetpack, knife, dark saber, and blaster. He will also feature a soft goods robe. He is confirmed as being the 4th figure in the Book of Boba Fett themed Wave (Wave 14 we think) and will arrive in Spring 2024 along with the Pyke Soldier, Tusken Raider Chieftain, and Cad Bane There was also a Black Series roleplay reveal, Axe Woves Mandalorian helmet coming Winter 2023. As always the stream finished with some pipeline news. There will be another Wave of Archive figures (Wave 8) and this will include re-releases for Bo-Katan Kryze, Luke X-Wing Pilot, Darth Vader from A New Hope, and an Imperial Stormtrooper using the newer body. We know from the panel that Darth Vader will get some tweaks to make him more screen accurate. There were then general pipeline reveals with a repack confirmed for Paz Viszla, and Greef Karga's R4 unit as seen in The Mandalorian - this will be a Walmart exclusive. The Phantom Menace will also get some more figures with little Anakin and an Episode I Padme - we assume this is the Theed Palace battle figure based on the image they used. The pipeline reveals closed with the confirmation of a Carson Teva X-Wing Pilot helmet in the roleplay series. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES ARC TROOPER FIVES (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £27.99 / Available: Autumn 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES ARC TROOPER FIVES figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series. Fives trained with Domino Squad on Kamino before being stationed at the Rishi Moon outpost. While on Kamino for medical testing, he discovered a terrifying secret about the clone’s origins. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 4 series-inspired accessories including 2 blaster accessories. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH MALGUS (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £33.99 / Available: Autumn 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium deluxe 6-inch DARTH MALGUS figure, inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC video game. A legendary Sith Lord, Darth Malgus emerges from hiding with a mysterious plan that could secure his legacy in the annals of the Sith. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including a Lightsaber. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES GAMING GREATS GENERAL GRIEVOUS (BATTLE DAMAGED) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £33.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES GAMING GREATS GENERAL GRIEVOUS (BATTLE DAMAGED) figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II video game. Kaleesh cyborg General Grievous was a brilliant Separatist military strategist whose mere presence caused unease amongst his enemies. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 4 Lightsaber accessory. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES WICKET (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £24.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES WICKET figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. Wicket was the brave young Ewok who willingly joined the Rebellion and aided in the battle against the Empire on the forest moon of Endor. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories including two club accessories and a bow accessory. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CHEWBACCA (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £24.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CHEWBACCA figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. To rescue Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, Leia Organa hatches a plan to disguise herself as a bounty hunter – with Chewbacca as her captive. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and bowcaster accessory. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AHSOKA TANO (PADAWAN) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £24.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AHSOKA TANO (PADAWAN) figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series. Ahsoka Tano, a young Togruta, was the Padawan learner to Anakin Skywalker and a hero of the Clone Wars. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and her 2 signature Lightsaber accessories. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PHASE II CLONE TROOPER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £24.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS  fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PHASE II CLONE TROOPER figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series. Improvements to clone armor and equipment were made throughout the Clone Wars; by its final battles, nearly all clones had switched to improved “Phase II” armor. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and blaster accessory. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MAGNAGUARD (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £24.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS  fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MAGNAGUARD figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series. MagnaGuards, implacable droids who guarded key Separatist leaders, proved tough opponents for the Jedi with their deadly electrostaffs. They could even keep fighting after losing limbs or heads. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and electrostaff with purple lightning FX accessory. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES THE MANDALORIAN (GLAVIS RINGWORLD) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £24.99 / Available: Spring 2024) STAR WARS  fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES THE MANDALORIAN (GLAVIS RINGWORLD) figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series. After entrusting Luke Skywalker with Grogu’s care, The Mandalorian – known to few as Din Djarin – sets off to learn more about the origins of his people. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 4 entertainment-inspired accessories, including a Darksaber accessory. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES AXE WOVES PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET (HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £139.99/Available: Winter 2023) A skilled warrior and privateer, Axe Woves travels the galaxy as a Mandalorian mercenary. STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium roleplay, AXE WOVES PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET, inspired by the STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN live-action series. Features premium deco, realistic detail, series-inspired design and drop-down rangefinder that activates with the press of a button, lighting up LEDs that flash in a “hunting” pattern as well as an LED-illuminated heads-up display. [Requires 1x AAA battery – not included] 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...

On the eve of Star War Day 2023, Hasbro hosted a May the 4th themed Star Wars Fan First Livestream, revealing a raft of new figures - all of which are live for pre-order as of May 4th. There were three new Vintage Collection reveals, starting with a surprise announcement of a two pack of Wicket and Kneesa from the Ewoks 1980's animated series. Like the other Vintage Collection figures, Wicket and Kneesa will be packed on individual Vintage-inspired cards from the Ewok line and include collector coins like the originals. They are a Spring 2024 release. There is a new Book of Boba Fett-inspired set of Luke Skywalker from his new Jedi Academy and Grogu. The set includes two lightsabers, Grogu's Beskar vest, a backpack for Luke and some levitating frogs complete with stand. The set is a Target US exclusive, available via the Fan Channel in the UK. It is an Autumn 2023 release. Also arriving in the Autumn of 2023 is the main line release of the Grand Inquisitor from the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series - complete with his lightsaber. There were no pipeline reveals for Vintage, but the team did confirm the next HasLab for the Vintage collection would be unveiled at San Diego Comic Con later this Summer. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION WICKET & KNEESAA (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £36.99 / Available: Spring 2024) Wicket’s friendly, adventurous and mischievous nature makes him a leader among the other young Ewoks. Clever and courageous, Kneesaa embarks on adventures with her Ewok friends on Endor’s forest moon. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION WICKET & KNEESAA two-pack inspired by the classic 1980s animated series STAR WARS: EWOKS. These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 2 figures, 2 entertainment-inspired accessories and 2 collector coins. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER & GROGU (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £27.99 / Available: Autumn 2023) To help him hone his skills and understand the ways of the Force, Grogu trains with a new Jedi Master: Luke Skywalker. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER & GROGU two-pack inspired by STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series. These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 2 figures and 15 entertainment-inspired accessories including a training remote and two Lightsabers. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION GRAND INQUISITOR (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £16.99 / Available: Autumn 2023) The Grand Inquisitor leads an elite cadre of Force-sensitive interrogators and hunters tasked with tracking down Jedi survivors who escaped Order 66. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION GRAND INQUISITOR figure inspired by STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI live-action series. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure with Lightsaber and hilt accessories. 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 announced their 5th Wave of 7-inch scale Ultimates from Conan the Barbarian. The four-figure wave is based on the 'Battle of the Mound' and will include a new Conan figure, Subotai, Valeria Spirit, and Thulsa Doom. Conan will come with two head options, alternative hands, axe, necklace, and Atlantean sword with sheath. He is joined on his quest by Subotai who also features two heads, alternative hands, his bow with an arrow, as well as a Spear, Sword, and Sheath. Our heroic trio is rounded out by Valeria's Spirit who comes with alternative hands and her Valkyrie Sword. The wave is concluded with Thulsa Doom, who comes with two heads - the second in his armoured battle helmet - as well as additional hand options. He is armed with his bow with snake arrow, a pair of daggers, and a snake dagger. If you pre-order the full wave from Super7 directly (this includes UK shipping options) you will also receive a bonus weapons pack with an extra 9 pieces of weaponry for your Conan figures. The wave remains open for pre-orders until the 2nd of June 2023, with the figures having a February 2024 release date. He’s laid his traps and is girded for battle, but will Conan finally get revenge on Thulsa Doom at the Battle of the Mounds or will it be an ill-fated last stand? This 7” highly articulated Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Conan features the mighty Cimmerian warrior in full battle armor and comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands as well as an arsenal of weapons including axe, sword, and sheath. He’s been waiting his whole life for this showdown so don’t deny him his moment of redemption and revenge! Add the made-to-order ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Conan to your collection so he can finally face down Thulsa Doom! 2 x Interchangeable heads 1 x Atlantean sword with removable sheath 1 x Axe 1 x Necklace 6x Hands 2x Fist hands 2x Grip hands 2x Open hands A former thief and an expert archer, Subotai has become an indispensable friend and companion to Conan and his small band of loyal warriors. This 7” highly articulated Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Subotai features the Hyrkanian outfitted for battle in full armor and comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands as well as an arsenal of weapons including sword, spear, and a bow with elastic string that can be posed to simulate an arrow about to be fired. The fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance, so add the made-to-order ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Subotai to your collection to give Conan his trusty ally and friend in the struggle against Thulsa Doom! 2x Interchangeable heads 1x Bow with elastic string 1x Arrow 1x Spear 1x Sword with removable sheath 6x Hands 2x Grip hands 1x Fist hand 1x String-pull hand 1x Release hand 1x Caution hand "Do you want to live forever?” The spirits exacted the ultimate toll on her for bringing Conan back from death, but Valeria’s spirit reappears at the Battle of the Mounds and intercedes one last time to aid Conan at a pivotal moment. This 7” highly articulated Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Valeria Spirit shows Conan’s beloved companion and fellow warrior in her Valkyrie-like spirit form and comes with multiple interchangeable hands as well a Valkyrie sword accessory. Honor her brave sacrifice by adding the made-to-order Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! figure of Valeria Spirit to you collection! 1x Valkyrie sword 6x Hands: 2x Pair fist hands 2x Pair grip hands 2x Pair open hands The terrible wizard Thulsa Doom rules over his cult with the power of the flesh, but he resorts to the power of steel in his quest to finally defeat Conan. This 7” highly articulated Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Thulsa Doom features the mighty wizard in full battle armor and comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands was well as an assortment of accessories including a soft-goods cape, bow & arrow, and multiple daggers. The mighty Thulsa Doom will not be denied a place of great honor in your collection, so get your made-to-order ULTIMATES! figure of Battle of the Mounds Thulsa Doom before he compels you join his cult! 2x Interchangeable heads 2x Daggers 1x Snake dagger 1x Bow 1x Snake arrow 1x Soft-goods full-length cape 6x Hands 2x Fist hands 2x Grip hands 2x Open hands 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 previewed a new Batmobile which will be joining their Super Powers retro line later this year. The vehicle looks like it will accommodate two of the existing Super Powers figures. Pre-orders go live as of the 5th of May, and we will update this article with more details as we receive them. 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 next release from Hasbro's Marvel Legends line of figures celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Avengers is the two-pack of Thor and The Destroyer. The set features an updated Thor figure with two head options, both heads are bearded and feature Thor's winged helmet, with the alternative head featuring a visor. Thor also comes with an alternative hand and Mjolnir. The Destroyer stands 9 inches tall and comes with two sets of hands. The packaging follows the usual shape of a Marvel Legends release but with a white base colour and use of the 60th Anniversary 'Beyond Earth's Mightiest' logo. The set is a general release and is live for pre-order as of the 2nd of May 2023 with a July 2023 release date. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Thor, Marvel's Destroyer, and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) The mighty Thor, God of Thunder, wields his enchanted hammer Mjolnir in battle against the Destroyer, a mystical suit of Asgardian armor that is virtually indestructible and possesses immense powers. This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends Avengers 60th Anniversary action figure set is detailed to look like Thor and Marvel's Destroyer characters from Marvel's Thor comics, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Figures come with 5 accessories, including alternate hands for each figure, Mjolnir hammer, and alternate Thor head. The mighty Thor, God of Thunder, wields his enchanted hammer Mjolnir in battle against the Destroyer, a mystical suit of Asgardian armor that is virtually indestructible and possesses immense powers These Thor and Marvel's Destroyer action figures are inspired by the characters' appearance in Thor comics and make a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure set comes with 5 accessories, including alternate hands and Mjolnir hammer Marvel fans and collectors can display these fully articulated 6-inch scale action figures each featuring poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco, in their collection Look for more entertainment-inspired Marvel Legends action figures to build your own Marvel Multiverse of 6 inch action figures (Each sold separately. Subject to availability) 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...

"Teeka, if you're gonna steal my parts and sell them back to me, could you at least clean them first as a courtesy?" The Jawa, Teeka, from the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, was released in 2022 and was the 5th release in the Obi-Wan series within the Galaxy Collection. In the US Teeka was a Target Exclusive, and here in the UK she was initially exclusive to Smyths Toys - but then got a wider release in early 2023 as part of the large volume of discounted Hasbro products that landed in Game stores. The Obi-Wan Kenobi packaging uses the blue accent colour on the usual black box with the angled side that contains an illustration of Teeka that then lines up with the figures on either side (Fifth Brother & Ben Kenobi from Tibidon Station) to create a wider montage for those that keep their figures in the box or retain the box for display. Teeka landed just before the implementation of plastic-free packaging so retains the window. Teeka represented a relatively easy figure for Hasbro to execute for the Kenobi series, using the existing Jawa body and simply adding a new waistcoat sleeve piece. The Jawa body was always a strong sculpt in the 6-inch scale with the textured robes with their torn and tattered sleeves. The hood is an individual piece to allow the head articulation to work and beneath this the head is sculpted as though wrapped in black bandages with a pair of gold painted eyes. The new waistcoat piece is an all-in-one item including the bandoleer so can't be removed unless you take off Teeka’s arms. This is cast in a sandy finish with the dark brown and silver elements of the strap and pouches painted over the top. There is very little other paintwork of note on the figure, with just the hint of weathering at the sleeves and the lower robes with a slightly darker brown applied over the textured robes to dirty them up. Despite the smaller stature, Teeka comes with 16-points of articulation although much of it is restricted behind the Jawa robes. There is sufficient arm movement and as mentioned the head & hood can rotate with a further swivel ability at the hips. The legs do enough to keep Teeka standing with the knee, thigh and hip articulation essentially going unused. Accessories include the usual Jawa weapon of choice, the Ion blaster. This is cast in a grey plastic with some additional paint apps to add some brushed silver/metallic effects over the top. The small hands of the Jawa’s have always been problematic for wielding any weapons and that hasn't been fixed here. The arms are also held back from hitting any two-handed pose, so the Ion blaster poses are all around Teeka holding it rather than aiming it. Teeka also comes with two scrap parts that are both new to the range. There is a smaller piece that looks like a thruster or a lamp of sorts, and a larger bundle that looks to include wound trunking among other parts. Both these items are detailed well enough, cast in a grey plastic and with paint apps added to pick out certain components. The smaller item can be held in the hands, while the promo images show Teeka holding the larger bundle under one arm. The latter pose is very tricky to achieve with the arm articulation and for my photo I cheated and used some tac to hold the piece in place. On first release Teeka, as an exclusive, was an eye-watering £27.99 here in the UK. The Game store reductions saw him drop to circa £15 in most places, and even going under a tenner on final clearance. As a minimal character that only shares a small amount of screentime with Obi-Wan, I can see why most collectors (including myself) left him on the shelves at the RRP and Hasbro are going to have to rethink that pricing strategy for exclusives of this nature. I was much happier to buy Teeka at the cheaper price and £20 or less feels OK to give some background character options to the Obi-Wan Kenobi collection. There is very little to criticise on the figure outside of the pricing - the tweaked parts give him individuality while the new scrap pieces are nice for dioramas even if you can't get Teeka to hold them. For more News, Reviews and a Checklist of Releases - visit our Star Wars Database If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“I have come for the bounty on this Wookiee” The original Leia in her Boushh disguise from Jabba’s Palace was originally released in 2015. This predated the use of photo-real paint apps for faces and there was also criticism at the time over the height of the figure which stood much taller than the other Leia’s of the time. In 2022 the figure was selected for a re-release as part of the carded Archive series and Hasbro took the opportunity to rectify both of these issues. The Archive card back remains as it has always been since launch with a shaped card back in black with a grey/silver logo and line art and a panel of the same grey to act as backing for the figure. The original Gregory Titus artwork is retained via an insert in the blister and repeated again round the back where we also get a bit of a history lesson on the original figure release as well as an image of the packaging in 2015. The tweaked version of Leia as Boushh immediately feels better in hand and that is down to some reworking of the proportions by Hasbro - shortening the legs to give the figure a better scale and also then improving the overall aesthetics with the first figure always looking a bit too long in said leg department. Everything else on the body remains as was with a variety of layers applied over a base body with chest armour, a bandoleer and belt and a skirt piece. Everything across the Bounty Hunter costume is well coloured with additional paintwork applied as needed although there is limited detail in that regard, just a few bits of gold on the bandoleer ammunition. There is a plug-in backpack, complete with applied decals of Aurobesh (or similar), that arrives separately in the packaging and the soft goods cape is retained. This cape remains problematic as it still fails to sit naturally against the body having been made from a more robust cloth than what we are seeing on more modern figures. The way the new one is stitched and then packed doesn't allow the fold we did see on the original so the cape does stick out considerably and will require some training to get a natural look for display. The head has definitely been tweaked, if not replaced completely. It is now a slimmer shape and with the strands of hair on either side of the face more delicate. The addition of photo-real decor makes this an excellent likeness to Carrie Fisher from 1983 and includes more natural eyes, better colouring on the lips and some blusher to the cheeks. A huge improvement and just what the Archive Series can do for these older releases. The figure still includes a removable helmet and this is a very tight fit like the first release, so watch out for paint rub. It is made of a softer plastic and cast in dark brown with added paintwork for the lighter brown body of the helmet, metal grill and component parts and the green reflective visor. The other accessories include the shock-blade lance which is cast in a base grey colour and is otherwise lacking in any other paint apps despite the crisp detail of the sculpt. It fits in either - or both hands. The final accessory is the Thermal Detonator which is again detailed considering the scale. It will balance on either hand, but can't be held as such and if you are wanting to have Leia as Boussh on display holding Jabba to ransom with this device I would use some Blu-Tac or similar to hold it in place. Articulation is of its time with 16 points of articulation including the now dated double jointed and very visible knee joints. Leia articulates well enough although the skirt piece prevents some of the leg motion at the hips. Everything works as it should, with the only articulation issue being the same ankle rocker issue that impacted the first figure. For some reason the feet won't bend far enough forward so Boushh always feels like she is rocking back on her heels - add to this the backpack and cape and she becomes back-heavy and very prone to falling backwards. Leia as Boushh is a perfect example of how the Archive series should work. It takes an existing figure and improves it by applying the face print decor as a minimum, but also tweaking the things that were not quite right the first time round. Using different packaging also allows collectors to differentiate completely between both versions and those collectors who value all variants will not see their original figure devalued. With the upcoming 40th Anniversary release of Chewbacca with chains from Jabba’s Palace, this updated Leia as Boushh is going to look even better once the two are paired up. For more News, Reviews and a Checklist of Releases - visit our Star Wars Database 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...