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- Kaiyodo DC Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech Flash and Reverse Flash
A number of new promotional images have been shared for the upcoming Kaiyodo Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech Flash & Reverse Flash figures from DC. The two figures will feature a selection of alternative hands as well as various speed force accessories. They are both scheduled for an October 2023 release. From the pages of DC Comics, the Scarlet Speedster, The Flash joins the Amazing Yamaguchi line of figures! The Flash features premium articulation that is now a standard in this line. He is loaded with multiple interchangeable accessories to give you maximum posability and display options. From the pages of DC Comics, the evil Reverse Flash joins the Amazing Yamaguchi line of figures! The Reverse Flash features premium articulation that is now a standard in this line. He is loaded with multiple interchangeable accessories to give you maximum posability and display options. If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...
- McFarlane's Dragons Series 8 Tora Berserker Gold Label
McFarlane has confirmed a new release in their relaunched Dragons line. The Gold Label Tora Berserker Dragon stands 11 inches tall and features the Drago sculpted onto a ruined rocky castle base. While it is Gold Label, it doesn't appear to be a store specific exclusive and is available at McFarlane stockists in the UK and Worldwide. It is due to be shipped later this month, March 2023. It seems that our fears have come true. This wasn't some tall tale told by sailors to explain away their misfortune. No, this thing tore through an entire fleet. If it wasn't for the destruction washing up on shore this would have never been believed. Slash marks in the hulls of the ships practically splintering them. Large spines imbedded in the wood the size of javelins. The survivors couldn't keep their stories straight either. Such a mix of seeming eclectic information that couldn't possibly be from any creature we know of. Like whoever heard of a giant scaled winged monster attacking ships? This isn't some fantasy book. Incredibly detailed 11in statue. Incudes sculpted base to show case the dragon's size and details. Dragon comes with large attachable wings. Figure is showcased in New McFarlane's Dragons window box packaging. Collect all McFarlane's Dragons. 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...
- 1000th Review: Star Wars Black Series Wicket, Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Wave 1
"Yub Nub" This post represents my 1000th Action Figure Review! Over the past 8 years, I have delivered an average of a review every 3-days and covered a variety of lines including Star Wars, Marvel, Doctor Who, NECA, Diamond Select, and many others. It was a hard choice deciding who would be the 1000th review but it seemed fateful that the Star Wars Black Series 40th Anniversary Wicket arrived a little while ago. Wicket is one of the only vintage figures I still own that I had as a child - and it was that childhood nostalgia that drove me to set up the Mephitsu Archives and its mix of news, reviews, and checklists in the first place. To everyone who has been on this journey with us, I say "Alaay loo ta nuv" Wicket is the 3rd Ewok to be released in the Star Wars Black Series following on from the 2020 release of Teebo, and the 2021 exclusive release of Paploo. Wicket is part of the Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary line and is therefore packed on a replica Kenner card back - scaled up for the Black Series - that includes the original artwork and colouring. It is not clear at this stage if Wicket will be re-released in the Galaxy Collection boxes but that is likely as it has been the case on all other 40th anniversary releases like the Tusken Raider, Jawa, and Hoth Rebel Trooper. Wicket is the smallest single figure released in the Black Series to date, save the release of Grogu in his pram. He stands about 3 inches tall (75mm). The body is executed in the same way that Paploo and Logray were created with a fur-sculpted bear body and a rubberised headpiece that slips over the head and ears and drapes down on the torso. The fur texture is done particularly well with a base colour of brown and then highlights added in grey around the face and ears. The hands and feet are painted in a flesh texture with gloss black for the eyes, and white for Wicket’s teeth. Wicket comes with a whole variety of weapons which is a pleasant surprise considering the original Kenner figure only had his spear. As well as the spear - which is not a re-use of any of the previous spears packed with Paploo or Ewok Village Leia - you also get a couple of club-type weapons and a bow. The clubs also double as drumsticks from the Endor Celebration scene and there is a bit of me that feels an opportunity was missed to include an Imperial Helmet Drum Kit with Wicket. The bow is perhaps the weakest as it uses a circular tube for the tiny arrow that is also included and this looks too manufactured whereas Ewok technology should be rougher and more rudimentary. The articulation also doesn’t help with the bow and arrow as the shorter arms are not agile enough to get into a natural bow-drawing position. Considering his size and stature, there are enough joints for Wicket to have a few posing options - but nowhere near as there is with a larger figure. I am probably very biased with this new Wicket figure in terms of him being one of my favourite Kenner figures from the 80s and one of the few childhood Star Wars figures I still own. This modern update into the Black Series line is a very strong effort particularly with the addition of additional accessories to perhaps fill out what on shelves might look a very small and empty blister when sat next to other figures from the ROTJ 40th. The card back is a collector's dream and will sit nicely within a larger 40th Anniversary collection, while the RRP is not overly different than a standard release and won’t put off out-of-box collectors. As Hasbro’s Ewok ranks grow, that in turn opens up more opportunities for other Ewok characters down the line, in the same way that the Clone Trooper variants have exploded over time once various parts were sculpted and added to the line. Here’s to adding Chief Chirpa and Logray very soon! 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...
- Marvel Legends Spider-Man Legends Wave 2023
The new wave of Spider-Man Marvel Legends was first revealed during Hasbro's Fan First Event on the 1st of March. It was strongly believed that this would be a standard format wave with a build-a-figure - but it turns out Hasbro is not going down that route with these figures and instead, they are blister carded in a similar format to the Animated Series figures. They are being badged as the Spider-Man Legends wave and feature seven figures of Ben Reilly Spider-Man, Chasm, Miles Morales, The Rose, Jessica Drew, Elektra Daredevil, and Tarantula. The wave is open for pre-order as of the 9th of March and it has a July 2023 release date. You can keep a track of these new Spider-Man figures, and all the other Hasbro Marvel Legends, with our Marvel Legends Database. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Elektra Natchios and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Elektra Natchios Daredevil from Marvel's Daredevil: Woman Without Fear comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Figure comes with 2 Sai weapon accessories. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Martial artist and former assassin Elektra Natchios dedicates herself to fighting crime under the mantle of Daredevil when Matt Murdock is sent to prison This Elektra Natchios action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Daredevil: Woman Without Fear comics This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure comes with 2 Sai weapon accessories. Makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6-inch scale action figure 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) Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Marvel's Tarantula and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Marvel's Tarantula from Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Includes figure. A former revolutionary, Tarantula serves New York's criminal underworld as a robber and mercenary This Marvel's Tarantula action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Amazing Spider-Man comics and makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures This fully articulated action figure features poseable head, arms, and legs, as well as premium deco Marvel fans and collectors can display this 6-inch scale action figure with retro-inspired Marvel Comics packaging 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) Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Miles Morales and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Miles Morales Spider-Man from Marvel's Miles Morales: Spider-Man comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Figure comes with 2 alternate hands accessories. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Bitten by a radioactive spider, Miles Morales discovers allies and enemies across the multiverse as Spider-Man This Miles Morales action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Miles Morales: Spider-Man comics This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure comes with 2 alternate hands accessories. Makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6-inch scale action figure 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) Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Spider-Woman and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Jessica Drew Spider-Woman from Marvel's Spider-Woman comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Figure comes with 2 alternate hands accessories. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Genetically-enhanced Jessica Drew takes on a security job that is more than it seems, bringing Spider-Woman face-to-face with nemeses new and old This Jessica Drew Spider-Woman action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Spider-Woman comics and makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure comes with 2 alternate hands accessories Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6-inch scale action figure 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) Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Marvel's Chasm and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Ben Reilly's Chasm form in Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Figure comes with 2 energy FX accessories. Includes figure and 2 accessories. A near-fatal battle between Peter Parker and his clone, Ben Reilly, leaves Ben rising from the quantum goo as the villainous Chasm This Marvel's Chasm action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Amazing Spider-Man comics and makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure comes with 2 energy FX accessories Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6-inch scale action figure 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) Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Ben Reilly and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Ben Reilly as Spider-Man from Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Figure comes with 2 alternate hands accessories. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Armed with a web-slinging suit and the memories of Peter Parker, clone Ben Reilly protects New York City as the heroic Spider-Man This Ben Reilly action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Amazing Spider-Man comics and makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure comes with 2 alternate hands accessories Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6-inch scale action figure 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) Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Marvel's Rose and other action figures from the Hasbro Marvel Legends Series! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This collectible 6-inch -scale Marvel Legends action figure is detailed to look like Marvel's Rose, aka Richard Fisk, character from Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man comics. Fully articulated figure features premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs. Figure comes with 5 accessories, including alternate hands, blasters, and a rose. Includes figure and 5 accessories. Richard Fisk, the son of Kingpin, becomes an adversary of both his father and Spider-Man when he returns to New York as a crime boss known as The Rose This Richard Fisk Marvel's Rose action figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in Amazing Spider-Man comics and makes a great addition to any collection of Marvel Legends action figures This collectible Hasbro Marvel Legends action figure comes with 5 accessories including blasters and alternate hands Marvel fans and collectors can display this fully articulated 6-inch scale action figure with retro-inspired Marvel Comics packaging 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...
- Hasbro launch Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaurs
Hasbro have sent over details for their latest Marvel toy line the Mech Strike Mechasaurs. The line launches in the Spring of 2023 at Walmart in the US and features "super hero characters like Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America and others with Mech suits/companions that have a dino-twist to them!". Following the period of Walmart exclusivity, the line will have a general release in the Autumn. It is not clear as yet how distribution and availability will work in the UK and other territories. MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS CAPTAIN AMERICA WITH REDWING (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $21.99 / Available: Spring 2023) Sam Wilson soars to great heights with Redwing, a mech that enhances his high-flying abilities and makes Sam more than a match for any aerial foe. Nothing can stop the world’s favorite Marvel heroes from defeating its enemies when superpowers and dino powers combine! Kids ages 4 and up can play as Sam Wilson’s Captain America with this Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaurs Captain America with Redwing figure. This 4-inch figure has a Mechasaur that can be taken apart to build a mech suit and includes 1 4in figure. Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS BLACK PANTHER WITH SABRE CLAW (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $21.99 / Available: Spring 2023) The King of Wakanda’s sentry takes the form of Sabre Claw, an agile mech panther that boosts T’Challa’s combat skills on the battlefield. Together, they make a swift duo! Nothing can stop the world’s favorite Marvel heroes from defeating its enemies when superpowers and dino powers combine! Kids ages 4 and up can play as Black Panther with this Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaurs Black Panther with Sabre Claw figure. This 4-inch figure has a Mechasaur that can be taken apart to build a mech suit and includes 1 4in figure. Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS IRON MAN WITH IRON STOMPER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $21.99 / Available: Spring 2023) The mechanical mech is a battle-ready mount, which also transforms into an outer suit, locking onto and enhancing Iron Man’s already impressive armor. Nothing can stop the world’s favorite Marvel heroes from defeating its enemies when superpowers and dino powers combine! Kids ages 4 and up can play as Iron Man with this Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaurs Iron Man with Iron Stomper figure. This 4-inch figure has a Mechasaur that can be taken apart to build a mech suit and includes 1 4in figure. Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS IRON MAN (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: Fall 2023) Marvel’s mightiest heroes team up with Mechasaurs to defeat Ultron and his prehistoric new world order! Nothing can stop the world’s favorite Marvel heroes from defeating its enemies when superpowers and dino powers combine! Kids ages 4 and up can play as Iron Man with a prehistoric power boost to defeat enemies with this Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur Iron Man action figure! This 4-inch-scale Iron Man action figure features poseable limbs and a detachable weapon accessory so kids can play out exciting battles against Ultron! Available this fall at most major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS THOR (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: Fall 2023) Marvel’s mightiest heroes team up with Mechasaurs to defeat Ultron and his prehistoric new world order! Nothing can stop the world’s favorite Marvel heroes from defeating its enemies when superpowers and dino powers combine! Kids ages 4 and up can play as Thor with a prehistoric power boost to defeat enemies with this Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur Thor action figure! This 4-inch-scale Thor action figure features poseable limbs and a detachable weapon accessory so kids can play out exciting battles against Ultron! Available this fall at most major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS HULK (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $13.99 / Available: Spring 2023) Marvel’s mightiest heroes team up with Mechasaurs to defeat Ultron and his prehistoric new world order! Nothing can stop the world’s favorite Marvel heroes from defeating its enemies when superpowers and dino powers combine! Kids ages 4 and up can play as the Hulk with a prehistoric power boost to defeat enemies with this Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur Hulk action figure! This 4-inch-scale Hulk action figure features poseable limbs and 2 detachable dino fist accessories so kids can play out exciting battles against Ultron! Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS ULTRON PRIMEVAL WITH T-R3X (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $32.99 / Available: Fall 2023) The evil Ultron has crafted himself a powerful upgraded body and unleashed a legion of robotic sentries inspired by prehistoric creatures, including his personal steed, the massive T-R3X unit! With Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaurs, kids ages 4 and up can play as their favorite Marvel hero, but with a fun and fierce dino twist as our heroes team up with Mechasaurs to defeat Ultron and his prehistoric new world order! Kids can also play as the villainous Ultron Primeval with his T-R3X mech, which features a blaster accessory and projectile accessory. Take apart the T-R3X figure and form pieces around the Ultron Primeval action figure to form an epic mech suit that’s ready for battle! T-R3X has a removable tail that also becomes weapon accessories for Ultron Primeval’s mech suit. Available this fall at most major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS SPIDER-MAN ARACHNO BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 / Available: Spring 2023) Arachno is a walker developed from salvaged Ultron sentries that can transform into armor with four additional spider-like limbs. Together, Spidey and Arachno are able to scale any surface! When superhero and dino powers combine, it’s a prehistoric showdown for the ages with Marvel Mechasaurs! Kids ages 5 and up will love pretending to play as their favorite dino-powered Spider-Man as they defeat the evil Ultron and his prehistoric new world order with this action-packed Nerf Blaster. Blaster includes 3 Nerf darts kids can load up. Pull the blaster handle back to power up, and blast into action, launching the dart by pressing the palm release and see spider arms raise and webs pop out! Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS BLACK PANTHER SABRE CLAW BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 / Available: Spring 2023) The King of Wakanda’s sentry takes the form of Sabre Claw, an agile mech panther that boosts T’Challa’s combat skills on the battlefield. Together, they make a swift duo! When superhero and dino powers combine, it’s a prehistoric showdown for the ages with Marvel Mechasaurs! Kids ages 5 and up will love pretending to play as their favorite dino-powered Black Panther as they defeat the evil Ultron and his prehistoric new world order with this action-packed Nerf Blaster. Blaster includes 3 Nerf darts kids can load up. Pull the blaster handle back to power up, and blast into action, pushing the button to launch the dart and see Black Panthers’ claws pop out! Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur action figures! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) MARVEL MECH STRIKE MECHASAURS CAPTAIN AMERICA REDWING BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 / Available: Spring 2023) Sam Wilson soars to great heights with Redwing, a mech that enhances his high-flying abilities and makes Sam more than a match for any aerial foe. When superhero and dino powers combine, it’s a prehistoric showdown for the ages with Marvel Mechasaurs! Kids ages 5 and up will love pretending to play as their favorite dino-powered Captain America as they defeat the evil Ultron and his prehistoric new world order with this action-packed Nerf Blaster. Blaster includes 3 Nerf darts kids can load up. Pull the blaster handle back to power up, and blast into action, pushing the button to launch the dart and see wings pop out and shield slides to reveal Falcon!! Available 4/17 exclusively at Walmart and then this fall at most other major retailers. Look out for other Marvel Mech Strike Mechasaur 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...
- NECA Gargoyles Ultimate David Xanatos
NECAs David Xanatos figure from Gargoyles was first previewed in December last year on their checklist poster for the line. This Ultiamte release has now opened for pre-orders with the usual full set of promo images. The release will feature two head options, alternative hands, laser blaster with blast effect, floppy disc, and the Eye of Odin necklace. The set also includes a pair of folded wings that can be used on the Demona figure. The figure has a June 2023 release date. "One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled..." The time of the Gargoyles has come again! Arguably the best gothic cartoon of the 1990s, Gargoyles followed an ancient clan of gargoyles transported to modern-day Manhattan when their Scottish castle is relocated. That relocation is ordered by billionaire businessman David Xanatos, who has plans within plans for his new acquisition. This Ultimate David Xanatos figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads and hands, Eye of Odin necklace, laser blaster with attachable blast effect, floppy disc, and folded wings for NECA's Demona action figure (Demona sold separately). Comes in display-friendly window box 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...
- Review: Star Wars Black Series Bix Caleen, Andor, Galaxy Collection Wave 10
Bix Caleen is the 5th Black Series figure in the brand-new Andor series of the Star Wars Galaxy Collection. She follows on from four exclusive figures of Andor from Aldhani, two Imperial Officers, and a Shore Trooper - and she is part of Wave 10 of the Galaxy Collection, released in the Spring of 2023. Wave 10 is the first full wave in the new plastic-free packaging which means the figure is depicted by an image on the front of the box and via a left-hand spine which shows the figure in a neutral stance as well as confirming the contents. Bix is a new sculpt and is based on her appearance in the first half of the Andor Disney+ series. The head sculpt is a good likeness to Adria Arjona, with a photo-real decor application enhancing the sculpt. The hair too is a good match with its intricate braiding as well as loose bangs across the fringe. The outfit is an outer sleeve of brown plastic placed over the torso and again over the waist and out into a long skirt section. Beneath this is a base female body which opens up the options for re-use in the future with other characters. The decor is basic in the main, using a flat colour pallet and no obvious use of washes or weathering effects to enhance the details sculpted into the clothing. There are elements of finer detail with the belt buckle picked out in silver, as are the non-removable tools on her belt. A small badge in crisp black and white sits on her left lapel, partially hidden by the hair - again this is screen accurate. Articulation is standard for the Black Series with single-joint elbows, knees and rocker ankles. The head is on a swivel joint and jointed again at the base of the neck - this does present as a gap if the neck and head are tilted too far back. A ball-jointed waist sits under the overcoat robes and this adds some much need torso articulation while remaining practically invisible once the figure is posed. The skirt piece limits leg movement, but the ankle rockers do the job in terms of posing Bix and are sturdy enough, with the feet potentially a little oversized to aid in balancing the figure. There is a single accessory with Bix, the scanner/tablet device we see her using in the earlier episodes. This is cast in quite a bright yellow/orange plastic with a black painted handle and a rather flat green sticker that is meant to be a screen. There is, however, quite a clever design to this device with a removable section that slides out of the base of the device. This has a longer strap piece attached and painted beige that does not appear to have any other purpose. Like many Black Series accessories, the piece would have benefitted from more paint apps to give it a more accurate screen look. I am impressed with the depth of the Black Series figures from Andor considering the range of characters we meet vs what usually makes it to figure form. Bix Caleen is a great-looking character to round out the Disney+ shelves and is a welcome distraction from the endless Mandalorians we seem to have had from across the two series that have preceded Andor (obviously that is a little unfair but secondary/tertiary characters have been limited for The Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett). The new packaging will do some damage for Hasbro in terms of the reception it has had from both in-box collectors, and general collectors who can no longer see paint apps in advance or indeed confirm the contents are exactly what they should be. It will take some time for this to become the norm, but for now, I wouldn't let that stop you from adding the likes of Bix Caleen to your display or indeed the other Andor figures from Wave 10 and 11 including Luthen, Mon Mothma, and Vel Sertha. 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...
- Review: Doctor Who History of the Daleks Set #12 Destiny of the Daleks, B&M Exclusive 2022
The 12th History of the Daleks set from Character covers the 2nd Dalek story of Tom Baker’s 4th Doctor era, the 1979 story Destiny of the Daleks. The Destiny set features the same 2022 adjusted packaging for the Dalek 2-packs which replaces the window box with a hybrid box with a large blister that glues the figures onto the backing card and renders the packaging unusable once the figures have been opened. The set features two drones from Destiny but not, as many expected, the Bomb Daleks as had been released in 2009. Instead, we got updated versions of the standard Destiny Daleks that were originally released in 2011 in the larger box set for the serial along with Davros and a 4th Doctor. These new 2022 Drones are new variants, with the first Drone featuring a black central band, a black oval between the gun and sucker arm, darker meshing underneath the dome, and updated eyestalks and black surround headlights. The counterpart has a grey central band and the oval panel is the same colour as the rest of the body. It features updated ribbed headlights, and the ball joint of the weapon is a bronze colour. Both Daleks also feature more weathering than the cleaner original releases, particularly the silver dry-brushing on the base to distress them. Like most Classic Daleks the paintwork is patchy in some places, but nothing visible unless you get close up. Like all of the History sets that have come before, the 2022 Destiny 2-Pack brings us two arguably more accurate Daleks into the collection, while they also remain different enough from the original releases so the 2011 versions hold some level of value. The decision not to have a bomb Dalek as one of the versions is an odd one - but that is not to say we won’t see that particular Dalek make a future appearance in a B&M set. For more News, Reviews and a Checklist of Releases - visit our Doctor Who 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...
- G.I. Joe Classified Series Fan First Reveals
The Hasbro Fan First live stream on the 8th of March was presented by the G.I. Joe team and included reveals for new figures and the ordering details for those previewed earlier this year. The new reveals were presented in the usual digital render format and included Tunnel Rat, a new version of Firefly, Low Light, and Shadow Tracker. The team also name-dropped upcoming figures in development for Quick Kick, Big Boa, and Mutt & Junkyard. There were no images for these. The panel then move on to the new pre-orders. There are five main line figures of Bazooka (62), Shipwreck (70), Rock N' Roll (71), Copperhead (72), and Torpedo (73). Scrap Iron and the Anti-Armor Drone is a main line Deluxe release and is numbered 74. The Cobra Valkyrie 2-pack is a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive and is number 68. The Deluxe Snow-Job (67) figure was also confirmed as a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive but as yet no pre-order has been listed on the UK Hasbro Pulse site. The listing on the US site includes promo photos that show a Snow B.A.T. figure is also incoming. Release dates on the UK side are listed as May and July while the US site has September listed for the figures. We can safely say Summer 2023 for the majority of these. G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Snow Job comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Snow Job figure contains 13 character-inspired accessories including snowshoes, skis, ski poles, goggles, backpack, alternate uncovered head, and weapon accessories; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! An Olympic Biathlon contender Snow Job accepted recruitment into the Joes for the vigorous training regimen and decided he liked the challenge more. He’s been known to bullseye Arctic B.A.T.S. in gale-force polar winds from more than 2 klicks away. Includes: Figure and 13 accessories. YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 6 INCH ACTION FIGURES: The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing CLASSIC SNOW JOB-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe Arctic Trooper into the modern era and 13 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Snow Job action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) COLLECTIBLE PACKAGING: 67 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display EXPAND YOUR ROSTER: Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, the Cobra Valkyries come ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Cobra Valkyries pack is bursting with 2 figures and 25 character-inspired accessories including 2 trooper helmets, an officer helmet, alternate head, 2 backpacks, 9 blast effects, and 10 weapon accessories; plus a footlocker to stow all their gear! The Cobra Valkyries stalk the battlefield as “choosers of the slain” ushering any enemies who cross their path straight to Valhalla. These Cobra Troopers are not to be underestimated or trifled with. Includes: 2 Figures and 25 accessories The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a brand-new design inspired by the rich world of G.I. Joe bringing the Cobra Infantry into the modern era in a Deluxe Troop-building pack bursting with 25 accessories! Each G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Valkyrie action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) 68 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. These extraordinarily talented heroes are selected for their elite abilities and tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. With unwavering courage and steely determination, the brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. This David L. "Bazooka" Katzenbogen figure come ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability and 7 character-inspired accessories including his signature helmet and missile launcher; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! And with custom artwork by Anjin Anhut, the G.I. Joe Classified Series David L. "Bazooka" Katzenbogen package will make a mark on shelves. Includes: figure and 7 accessories. The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the Missile Specialist into the modern era and 7 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history Joining some of the best artists in comics and graphic design in our artist partnership program, Anjin Anhut adds a unique style to the David L. "Bazooka" Katzenbogen pack G.I. Joe Classified Series David L. "Bazooka" Katzenbogen figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability (some poses may require additional support) Look for other 6-inch-scale G.I. Joe Classified Series figures and build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Shipwreck comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Shipwreck figure contains 6 character-inspired accessories including his faithful parrot “Polly,” coiled rope, grappling hook, weapon accessories, and removable hair to swap out his signature dixie cup cover; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! Whether swabbing the deck or sneaking into Extensive Enterprises Shipwreck is shipshape to the last detail. Includes: Figure and 6 accessories The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe Sailor and his parrot “Polly” into the modern era and 6 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history G.I. Joe Classified Series Shipwreck action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) 70 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Craig “Rock ‘N Roll” McConnel comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Craig “Rock ‘N Roll” McConnel figure contains 7 character-inspired accessories including removable helmet, walkie-talkie, bandolier belt, 2 alternate hands (fist and “sign of the horns”), and weapon accessories; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! Whether he’s surfing waves on the beaches of Malibu, playing his bass, or charging headfirst into oncoming fire, Rock ’N Roll is ready to cut loose. Includes: Figure and 7 accessories The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the original G.I. Joe Machine Gunner into the modern era and 7 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history G.I. Joe Classified Series Craig “Rock ‘N Roll” McConnel action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) 71 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Cobra Copperhead comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Cobra Copperhead figure contains 4 character-inspired accessories including a machete, backpack holster, and weapon accessories; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! An inveterate gambler, Copperhead has gambled his way into hacking through the swamps in the service of Cobra – likely to pay off his misbegotten debts. Includes: Figure and 4 accessories The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the Cobra Water Moccasin Pilot into the modern era and 4 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Copperhead action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) 72 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Edward “Torpedo” Leialoha comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Edward “Torpedo” Leialoha figure contains 6 character-inspired accessories including his scuba gear with air tank, removable fins, and weapon accessories; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! Native Hawaiian and strict vegetarian Torpedo was SCUBA instructor prior to joining the Joes. Spending so much time alone underwater makes him come across as aloof, but he’s a consummate professional. Includes: Figure and 6 accessories The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe SEAL diver into the modern era and 6 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history G.I. Joe Classified Series Edward “Torpedo” Leialoha action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) 73 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Scrap-Iron & Anti-Armor Drone comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Scrap-Iron & Anti-Armor Drone figure contains 11 character-inspired accessories including his missile-launching drone, drone controls, removable helmet, 6 blast effects, 2 missiles and a weapon accessory; plus a footlocker to stow all his gear! Scrap Iron is an anti-armor specialist and weapons designer whose passion for precision drove him to develop his own munitions. His remote-controlled drone is his latest development for Cobra. Includes: Figure, drone, and 11 accessories The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing Features a classic design updated to bring the Cobra Anti-Armor Specialist and arms designer into the modern era and 11 accessories inspired by the character’s rich history G.I. Joe Classified Series Scrap-Iron & Anti-Armor Drone action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support) 74 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (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...
- Review: Doctor Who History of the Daleks Set #11 Genesis of the Daleks, B&M Exclusive 2022
The 11th History of the Dalek set is the first from Tom Baker’s 4th Doctor era and is taken from the iconic Genesis of the Daleks serial from 1975. Like the Summer 2022 releases, the Autumn B&M Dalek Collector sets feature the revised packaging with a blister that has to be torn off the packaging to access the figures. The set is flagged as the 2nd set from Genesis of the Daleks, the first being the Creation of the Daleks set featuring Davros and a Drone. The History of the Dalek line does its best to line up the figures with the actual props seen in the serial and in this case the 2-pack brings us Dalek B and Dalek C as they were labelled during production. They look fairly identical, but Dalek C features ribbed headlights and a dark ball joint for the plunger arm - whereas Dalek B has the oval design between the gun and plunger, has a silver ball joint for the plunger arm, and uses the stepped headlights. Paintwork is standard and applied more or less identically on both with a deep grey base colour and black base, hemispheres and grill behind the neck rings. The base is weathered on both to give a worn look; applying dry brushed silver onto the black base section. Articulation is pretty much what we got on the original props with the Drones having the ability for the dome to swivel a full 360 degrees. The eye stalk is pivoted, while the arms are ball jointed and can move fully with the constraints of the recess. The Daleks continue to feature wheels on the base. The Genesis era Dalek has been released a handful of times previously, but as the colour scheme is considered one of the more iconic combinations and lasts (with minor variants) through to the end of the 7th Doctor run, the set is a great Army Builder for collectors. The small variations are enough to leave some value with the original releases while making the new set different enough for seasoned collectors to add these figures to their Dalek armies. For more News, Reviews and a Checklist of Releases - visit our Doctor Who 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...
- Mando Mania reveals of the Mission Fleet N-1 Starfighter and Book of Boba Fett Retro figures
Week two of the Star Wars Mando Mania program brought us the news that Hasbro is releasing a Mission Fleet version of Mando's N-1 starfighter complete with figures of Mando with the Darksaber and Grogu. This bodes well for the heavily rumored Vintage Collection version in due course. This Mission Fleet release is due to arrive in Spring 2023. Also revealed was a new wave of Retro 3.75-inch figures taken from The Book of Boba Fett. The wave includes The Mandalorian, Dune Sea Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Tusken Warrior, Grogu, Krrsantan, and Cad Bane. The figures all come on Retro inspired card backs and feature appropriate accessories including a Dark Saber for Mando, and a backpack for Grogu which can then go onto the back of the upcoming Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi Retro figure. This set of figures is scheduled for an Autumn 2023 release. The final tidbit - as if it wasn't obvious - is that the PR pack for these new products was labeled Week 1 by Hasbro indicating there are more Hasbro reveals to look forward to over the coming weeks. STAR WARS MISSION FLEET MANDO’S N-1 STARFIGHTER SPEED RUN (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: Spring 2023) Blast off into galactic action with the Star Wars Mission Fleet Mando’s N-1 Starfighter Grogu & Mandalorian action figure set. This Star Wars toy includes a 2.5-inch-scale Mandalorian figure with fully poseable arms, legs, and head, as well as design and detail inspired by The Mandalorian live-action series on Disney+. This Mission Fleet Star Wars playset also comes with a Darksaber accessory and Grogu figure, affectionately referred to as "Baby Yoda" by fans. This Star Wars set comes with The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter ship, featuring series-inspired design, an opening cockpit for the Mandalorian toy, and a hatch where Grogu can sit. Place the Mandalorian action figure in the cockpit of the N-1 Starfighter and the Grogu toy inside the hatch to imagine speeding through the galaxy. Hasbro's line of Mission Fleet toys includes kid-friendly Star Wars action figures inspired by fan-favorite characters, making them great Star Wars gifts for kids! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability. Includes 2 figures, vehicle, and accessory. Available to purchase Spring 2023 at most major retailers. STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) 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. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH THE MANDALORIAN is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including a blaster and the Darksaber. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION BOBA FETT (DUNE SEA) (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) One of the galaxy’s greatest bounty hunters, Boba Fett wanders the sands of Tatooine waiting for the perfect opportunity to reclaim his ship and armor – and settle some old scores. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH BOBA FETT (DUNE SEA) is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including blaster and Gaffi Stick. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION FENNEC SHAND (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) An assassin and elite mercenary, Fennec Shand has worked for all the top syndicates. Clever, capable, and cunning, she is not to be underestimated and is full of surprises. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH FENNEC SHAND is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including blaster and helmet. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION TUSKEN WARRIOR (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) Survival in the unforgiving desert of Tatooine requires strict training and discipline for the members of a Tusken tribe. Many grow up to be skilled warriors, powerful in battle. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH TUSKEN WARRIOR is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and Gaffi Stick accessory. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION GROGU (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) To help him hone his skills and understand the ways of the Force, Grogu trains with a new Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH GROGU is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including backpack and frog. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION KRRSANTAN (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) A former gladiator turned deadly bounty hunter, Krrsantan is a towering black-furred Wookiee who made a name for himself in the criminal underworld with his intimidating presence and raw strength. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH KRRSANTAN is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and entertainment-inspired blaster accessory. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! STAR WARS RETRO COLLECTION CAD BANE (HASBRO/Age 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Fall 2023) Renowned bounty hunter Cad Bane was known for his impressive arsenal of weapons and allies. His work with the Pyke Syndicate on Tatooine led him face-to-face with Boba Fett. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75-INCH CAD BANE is inspired by the characters’ appearance in STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT live-action series on Disney+. Fans and collectors can display this figure, with multiple points of articulation and Kenner-inspired packaging, in their action figure and vehicle collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired blaster accessories. Available to purchase Fall 2023 at most major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals! 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- Super7 teaser image for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rat King?
Super7 has shared another of their teaser images which seems to very much confirm that Rat King is heading to their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimates line potentially as part of Wave 10. We usually see the full reveal a few days after these teasers, so stay tuned. 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...












