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To celebrate their 15th Anniversary, Tamashii Nations are holding a special gallery event in Tokyo for their S.H. Figuarts action figure line. Within the displays are a number of new products. The Obi-Wan Kenobi S.H. Figuarts release is taken from the 2022 DIsney+ Series and features Obi-Wan in his darker robes with a soft goods cloak. There are alternative hands included, as well as his lightsaber and this features at least one blade FX piece to show the saber in motion. The release will also feature the inclusion of L0-LA59 (Lola), the young Princess Leia's droid from the show. Official images for this release have started showing up online, with the date of the 9th of February seen on the main image indicating pre-orders will open on that day. One of the display cards at the 15th Anniversary event then puts Obi-Wan as a June 2023 release. 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...

"Why so Serious" The fourth figure of the Dark Knight Trilogy wave from McFarlane has been previewed as Heath Ledger's Joker. He joins the figures of Batman, Harvey Dent Two-Face, and Scarecrow who have been revealed early this week - we are now waiting for the preview of the final figure, Bane, who is the BAF figure for the wave. The figures are then likely to open for pre-order when we will get a much better look at the contents of each pack, the packaging, and how the Bane parts will break down. 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...

To celebrate their 15th Anniversary, Tamashii Nations are holding a special gallery event in Tokyo for their S.H. Figuarts action figure line. Within the displays are a number of new products. There is a large Spider-Man: No Way Home display featuring the S.H. Figuarts Spider-Man figures released. The stand-out piece in the display is a new figure of Willem Defoe's Green Goblin - complete with his tattered cloak and Goblin Glider. Before we get excited,d the figure is marked up as 'Display Only' at the moment, indicating he is not yet scheduled for a release and may never reach that stage. 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...

To celebrate their 15th Anniversary, Tamashii Nations are holding a special gallery event in Tokyo for their S.H. Figuarts action figure line. Within the displays are a number of new products. There is quite an extensive display of Marvel Iron-Man 'Hall of Armor' figures from Iron-Man 3, including some new additions including Mk33 Silver Centurion, Mk21 Midas, Mk24 Tank, Mk8 Suit, and Mk17 Heartbreaker. Some of these figures have been spotted before such as Midas as far back as an event in 2017. All of them are marked up as 'Display Only' at the moment, indicating they are not yet scheduled for a release and may never reach that stage. Images are from Hobby Dengeki 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...

"There is nothing to fear, but fear itself." The third figure of the Dark Knight Trilogy wave from McFarlane will be the Jonathan Crane Scarecrow. He joins the figures of Batman and Harvey Dent Two-Face who have been revealed early this week - with the reveals of The Joker and Bane to follow at the back end of this week. The figures are then likely to open for pre-order when we will get a much better look at the contents of each pack, the packaging, and how the Bane BAF (presumed) will break down. 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's Star Wars Development Team of Jing, Emily, Eric, and Chris hosted a Star Wars Fan Stream event on the 1st of February 2023 revealing a raft of new Star Wars products for fans to look forward to across Spring & Summer 2023 and beyond. The Hasbro Team confirmed they will be attending Star Wars Celebration in London and will be bringing a new Star Wars Black Series Celebration Exclusive with them. The exclusive 'Revenge of the Jedi' Darth Vader is part of the Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary and is based on one of the early promotional posters for the movie that was still carrying the original 'Revenge' title. The figure comes with a lightsaber and is packed in an exclusive bo that features a pull-out panel of the original poster and a stand onto which the poster can be displayed. The figure will be available at Star Wars Celebration which runs from the 7th to the 10th of April. Details of how the figure will be sold will follow in the next few weeks. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH VADER (REVENGE OF THE JEDI) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: Star Wars Celebration) REVENGE OF THE JEDI, Episode VI’s working title, was featured in the film’s first trailer and early promotional materials. But just before its release, the name was changed to STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this DARTH VADER figure from The Black Series, featuring classic design and packaging! This premium 6-inch DARTH VADER figure is inspired by the design and color palette of the original STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE JEDI poster. Fans can display this figure which features premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes figure and Lightsaber accessory. Available exclusively at Star Wars Celebration. Continuing the 40th Anniversary Return of the Jedi Black Series reveals is the first look at the Rebel Endor Trooper which was a pipeline reveal in late 2022. He is a brand new sculpt and includes two blasters, a removable backpack, a removable bandoleer, and a swap-out head allowing you two trooper options - the second being the older bearded Trooper, Nik Sant. The Endor Trooper is a general US release, and a Fan Channel it the UK and Europe. It will arrive in Summer 2023. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES REBEL TROOPER (ENDOR) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: Summer 2023) Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this REBEL TROOPER (ENDOR) figure from The Black Series, featuring classic design and packaging! This premium 6-inch REBEL TROOPER (ENDOR) figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. Fans can display this figure which features premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes figure and 4 entertainment-inspired accessories, including an alternate face plate. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. The live event then moved to the other anniversary in 2023, the 20th Anniversary of The Clone Wars. The first reveal for this celebration is ARC Clone Commander Jesse who is a re-decor of the existing ARC Trooper and features a removable helmet and fully painted Jesse head sculpt underneath. He comes with twin blasters. The figure is a Walmart US exclusive, and Fan Channel here in the UK and around Europe. The figure can be preordered in the US at Walmart Collector Con on March 16th (10am EST) - it is assumed, but not confirmed, that UK and European pre-orders may open at the same time. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PHASE II CLONE COMMANDER JESSE (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 / Available: Summer 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS galaxy with this CLONE COMMANDER JESSE figure from The Black Series. This premium 6-inch CLONE COMMANDER JESSE figure is inspired by the character in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS in time for the animated series’ 20th anniversary. Hard-fighting patriot Jesse proudly wears the Galactic Republic’s symbol on his helmet and as a face tattoo. After Order 66, however, his loyalty shifts from the Republic. Fans can display this figure which features premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes figure and 4 entertainment-inspired accessories including an alternate face plate. Available for pre-order this March as part of Walmart’s Collector Con and on-shelf this Summer. Another previous pipeline reveal Ki-Adi Mundi was fully revealed today. He is a new body and features a lightsaber with the ability to clip the hilt to his belt. Ki-Adi is still a way off in terms of a release date and he is scheduled to arrive in 2024 with more details to follow. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES KI-ADI MUNDI (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Available: Spring 2024) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6- inch KI-ADI MUNDI figure, inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Ki-Adi Mundi was a Cerean alien who sat on the Jedi Council. A humanoid being, Ki’s most distinguishing physical feature was an enlarged conical cranium that contained a binary brain. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and Lightsaber accessory. Available Spring 2024 exclusively at fan channel retailers. The final reveal for the Black Series was another 40th Anniversary product, a 1:1 role-play Scout Trooper helmet. It includes the voice changer and features a flip-up face plate. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES SCOUT TROOPER PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET (HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $131.99/Available: Summer 2023) Used by the Empire for various missions, Scout Troopers were lightly armored compared with other Stormtroopers, allowing them to move more quickly and easily in a range of environments. STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium roleplay, SCOUT TROOPER PREMIUM ELECTRONIC HELMET, inspired by the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Features premium deco, realistic detail, movie-inspired design and electronic voice distortion so fans and collectors can have their voice to sound just like a Scout Trooper. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. [Requires 1x AAA batteries – not included] We finished the Live Stream with the usual pipeline reveals, with confirmation that a Book of Boba Fett Luke Skywalker & Grogu 'build-up' set is coming, as is a Deluxe release of Darth Malgus from the Old Republic video game. Roleplay collectors can also look forward to an Ahsoka Loyalist Clone Trooper helmet. 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 hosted a Star Wars Fan Stream event on the 1st of February 2023 at 4 pm UK time revealing a raft of new Star Wars products for fans to look forward to across Spring & Summer 2023 and beyond. The Vintage Collection reveals started with the Return of the Jedi and a new Darth Vader release. Vader features a three-part helmet and the Sebastian Shaw head sculpt. The hand can be swapped out for a 'cut off' version. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION DARTH VADER (DEATH STAR II) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2023) Once a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader was seduced by the Dark Side of the Force, became a Sith Lord, and led the Empire’s eradication of the Jedi Order. He remained in service of Darth Sidious for decades, seeking to crush the fledgling Rebel Alliance. But there was still good in him…Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, and the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION DARTH VADER (DEATH STAR II) figure. The figure is inspired by the iconic scene in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI when Darth Vader has his helmet removed by Luke Skywalker. The 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, Lightsaber accessory and removable helmet to reveal his face so fans can recreate the poignant scene on the second Death Star. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. Darth Vader is joined by Admiral Piett who uses a new Imperial Officer body. The figure features the original badge error from Return of the Jedi where Piett was wearing a lower-ranked Imperial Rank Tile. The figure has a removable cap and a blaster. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION ADMIRAL PIETT (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2023) An ambitious Imperial officer, Piett rose through the Empire’s ranks and was granted a battlefield promotion to admiral – and given a grisly warning of the penalty for failure. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, and the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION ADMIRAL PIETT figure. The 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 and blaster accessory. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. The 3rd Return of the Jedi release is the Endor Bunker Han Solo. He is a new figure tool from the waist upwards, including a new Han Solo head sculpt. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HAN SOLO (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2023) As captain of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo and his co-pilot Chewbacca came to believe in the cause of galactic freedom, joining Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa in the fight against the Empire. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, and the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HAN SOLO figure. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainmentinspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and blaster accessory. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. The final ROTJ figure revealed was a Weequay from Jabba's Palace & Sail Barge which comes with Vibro-Staff and Blaster. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION WEEQUAY (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2023) Weequays are a species with rough, wrinkled skin, often in a brown hue, who wear their hair in a topknot. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, and the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION WEEQUAY figure. The 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 and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. All four ROTJ Vintage figures are Summer 2023 releases and are mainstream US releases, with UK and Europe sold via the Fan Channel. Moving on to The Bad Batch, and we are getting an updated Vintage Collection Clone Captain Howzer. He was originally released under the original name of Clone Captain Ballast in a Bad Batch 4-pack - this name was updated to Howzer later into production on The Bad Batch but too late to amend the Hasbro 4-Pack packaging. He has a removable helmet and a blaster. Howzer is a Summer 2023 release. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CLONE CAPTAIN HOWZER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2023) 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 CLONE CAPTAIN HOWZER figure inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH animated series. Having been deployed by the Republic to Ryloth during the Clone Wars, clone Captain Howzer now serves the Empire on the planet as it promises to protect and defend its people. The 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 and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories, including a removable helmet. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. There will then be a new release of a Phase 2 Clone Trooper with newer articulation as well as a removable helmet and blaster. Both Howser and the Clone Trooper are general US releases, and a Fan Channel release in the UK and Europe. The Hasro Team indicated there would be no pre-order. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION PHASE II CLONE TROOPER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2023) 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 PHASE II CLONE TROOPER figure inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: ANDOR live-action series. In an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue, Cassian Andor embarks on a path that will turn him into the rebel hero who will challenge the evil Galactic Empire. The 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 and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories, including a removable helmet. Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. This new Clone Trooper body will also be used in a 212th Clone Batallion Troop Building 4-pack featuring 3 Troopers and Lieutenant Waxer. The figures all feature removable helmets and blasters and rifles. The Troop Builder Set is a Hasbro Pulse & Shop Disney US Exclusive, and available via Hasbro Pulse in the UK and Europe. It arrives in Summer of 2023. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION PHASE II CLONE TROOPER MULTIPACK (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $55.99 / Available: Summer 2023) 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 PHASE II CLONE TROOPER MULTIPACK figures inspired by the members of the 212th legion from STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS in time for the animated series’ 20th anniversary. So symbolic were Clone Troopers of the times, the galaxy-wide conflict that saw their debut took its name from their ranks: the Clone Wars. 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 and a special 20th Anniversary logo on the packaging. Includes 4 figures, including Waxer and 6 entertainment-inspired accessories. Available this Summer exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and Shop Disney The Live Stream then moved into the Expanded Universe with a refresh of the Starkiller figure from The Force Unleashed. Starkiller has his twin sabers and additional costume accessories to create other looks from the game including his helmet and additional robes. Starkiller is a Spring 2023 release and again is a US mainstream release and Fan Channel in the UK and Europe. STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION STARKILLER (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Spring 2023) 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 STARKILLER figure inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED video game. Galen Marek, code name “Starkiller,” was a Force-sensitive human who became Darth Vader’s apprentice during the Galactic Empire’s reign. The 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 and 10 entertainment-inspired accessories, including 2 Lightsabers. Available this Spring at Hasbro Pulse and most major retailers. The next reveal was in the 3.75-inch Retro Line - a Prototype Edition of The Mandalorian. Like the other Prototype Editions, there will be a number of variants with different colour combinations used on Mando. It will be a Target US Exclusive, Toys R Us in Canada, and Fan Stores in the UK and Europe. It is due for a Spring 2023 release. STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN PROTOTYPE (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2023) Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION 3.75 INCH THE MANDALORIAN PROTOTYPE Edition Figure features premium design and five points of articulation. This figure’s vibrant, multi-colored prototype deco will surely add a bright pop of color to any fan’s STAR WARS collection. The Mandalorian is battle-worn and tight-lipped, a formidable bounty hunter in an increasingly dangerous galaxy. Beautifully rendered retro packaging captures a colorful pop art style and includes throwback STAR WARS branding and a Kenner Toys logo. Imagine the excitement of the ‘70s when the STAR WARS original trilogy had just begun. Includes figure and 2 accessories. Available this Spring exclusively at Target. We finished the Live Stream with the usual pipeline reveals, these included:- Retro Collection from the Book of Boba Fett Tusken Boba Fett Tusken Raider Fennec Shand Krrsantan Cad Bane Jedi Luke Skywalker Grogu and backpack The Mandalorian Vintage Collection Book of Boba Fett Luke Skywalker in training gear Obi-Wan Kenobi & Battle Damaged Darth Vader from Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ Imperial Speeder Bike from The Mandalorian N1 Starfighter from The Mandalorian 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 are celebrating G.I. Joe Day with some reveals for new 6-inch G.I. Joe Classified figures. The new reveals are early digital render images. The first reveal was Snow Job in his Arctic Gear. He is planned to come with two head options, backpack, ski goggles, skis, snowshoes, rifle, and handgun. There will then be a new Cobra Scrap Iron figure complete with his Anti-Armor Drone, missiles, and FX pieces. This will be a deluxe set of a similar size & price to Croc Master. Army Builders can then expand their G.I. Joe forces with what we assume is a two-pack of Steel Corps Troopers - complete with Jet Packs. The male and female Troopers will also have alternative head sculpts and be armed with a number of automatic weapons. There is also a raft of FX pieces included for use with the jet packs and the weaponry. The final reveal is another Cobra Operative to even things up. The Tele-Viper will come with the Cobra Flight Pod, the V "Trubble Bubble". The Tele-Viper has three head options for Army Building a well as a backpack, and weapon. 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...

We have another teaser image from Kaiyodo for more releases in their Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech line. This time around it is DC based, with comic book based figures of The Flash and Reverse Flash. Like Moon Knight revealed earlier this week, the full reveal of the figure will take place at Wonder Fest Winter on the 12th of February 2023 in Tokyo. 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 second reveal of the week for McFarlane's new Dark Knight Trilogy wave is the Harvey Dent Two-Face figure - joining the Batman figure unveiled yesterday. We are expecting the rest of the wave - Joker, Scarecrow and Bane - to be revealed across the rest of the week with the pre-orders opening soon after and the figures themselves due in the Spring. 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 are hosting a Star Wars Fan Stream event on the 1st of February 2023 at 4 pm UK time (11 am EST). You can watch the live stream via the direct YouTube link below, and we will also be posting through the event with the key points & reveals. It is likely that the press pack for revealed items will be available soon after the event and will be shared upon receipt from the Hasbro PR team. Commentary on the Event The event is being hosted by Jing, Emily, Eric, and Chris. The Hasbro Team will be attending Star Wars Celebration in London The first reveal is a Star Wars Celebration Exclusive, a 40th Anniversary Revenge of the Jedi Darth Vader based on the early movie posters. THe set will feature a removable poster that is slotted into the front of the pack. There is also a display stand for the poster. The item will be sold at Celebration and more details will follow. Continuing the 40th Anniversary Return of the Jedi Black Series reveals is the first look at the Rebel Endor Trooper which was a pipeline reveal in late 2022. He is a brand new sculpt and includes two blasters, removable back-pack, a removable bandoleer and a swap-out head allowing you two trooper options - the second being the older bearded Trooper, Nik Sant. The Endor Trooper is a general US release, and a Fan Channel it the UK and Europe. It will arrive in Summer 2023. They moved to the Vintage Collection Reveals next for Return of the Jedi starting with a new Darth Vader release. Vader features a three-part helmet and the Sebastian Shaw head sculpt. The hand can be swapped out for a 'cut off' version. Darth Vader is joined by Admiral Piett who uses a new Imperial Officer body. The figure features the originall badge error from Return of the Jedi where Piett was wearing a lower ranked Imperial Rank Tile. The figure has a removable hat, and a blaster. The Return of the Jedi Han Solo is a new figure tool from the waist upwards, including a new Han Solo head sculpt. The final figure is a Weequay from Jabba's Palace & Sail Barge which comes with Vibro-Staff and Blaster. All four ROTJ Vintage figures are Summer 2023 releases and are mainstream US releases, with UK and Europe sold via the Fan Channel. The live event then moved to the other anniversary in 2023, the 20th Anniversary of The Clone Wars. The first reveal for this celebration is ARC Clone Commander Jessie who is a re-decor of the existing ARC Trooper and features a removable helmet and fully painted Jessie head sculpt underneath. He comes with twin blasters. The figure is a Walmart US exclusive, and Fan Channel here in the UK and around Europe. The figure can be preordered in the US at Walmart Collector Con on March 16th (10am EST) Another previous pipeline reveal Ki-Adi Mundi was fully revealed today. He is a new body and features a lightsaber with the ability to clip the hilt to his belt. Ki-Adi is still a way off release and will arrive in 2024 with more details to follow. Moving on to The Bad Batch was a look at this Vintage Collection Clone Captain Howser. He was originally released under the original name of Clone Captain Ballast in a Bad Batch 4-pack - this name was updated to Hoswer when the show aired. He has a removable helmet and a blaster. Howser is a Summer 2023 release. There will then be a new release of a Phase 2 Clone Trooper with newer articulation as well as a removable helmet and blaster. Both Howser and the Clone Trooper are general US releases, and a Fan Channel release in the UK and Europe. The Hasro Team indicated there would be no pre-order. This new Clone Trooper body will also be used in a 212th Clone Batallion Troop Building 4-pack featuring 3 Troopers and Lieutenant Waxer. The figures all feature removable helmets and blasters and rifles. The Troop Builder Set is a Hasbro Pulse & Shop Disney US Exclusive, and available via Hasbro Puse in the UK and Europe. It arrives Summer 2023. The Live Stream then moved into the Expanded Universe with a refresh of the Starkiller figure from The Force Unleashed. Starkiller has his twin sabers and additional costume accessories to create other looks from the game including his helmet and additional robes. Starkiller is a Spring 2023 release and again is a US mainstream release and Fan Channel in the UK and Europe. The next reveal was in the 3.75 inch Retro Line and it is a Prototype Edition of The Mandalorian. It will be a Target US Exclusive, Toys R Us in Canada, and Fan Stores in the UK and Europe. It is due for a Spring 2023 release. The final reveal is another 40th Anniversary product and it is a 1:1 role-play Scout Trooper helmet. It includes the voice changer and features a flip-up face plate. Like most of today's reveals this is a Mainstream reveal in the US and Fan Channel in the UK and Europe. We finished the Live Stream with the usual pipeline reveals, these included:- Retro Collection from the Book of Boba Fett Tusken Boba Fett Tusken Raider Fennec Shand Krrsantan Cad Bane Jedi Luke Skywalker Grogu and backpack The Mandalorian Vintage Collection Book of Boba Fett Luke Skywalker in training gear Obi-Wan Kenobi & Battle Damaged Darth Vader from Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ Imperial Speeder Bike from The Mandalorian N1 Starfighter from The Mandalorian Black Series Book of Boba Fett Luke Skywalker and Grogu Gaming Greats Darth Malgus from Old Republic Game (Deluxe) Roleplay Ahsoka Loyalist Clone Trooper Helmet 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 first McFarlane 7-inch figures from the Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy were first unveiled at New York Comic Con in Autumn 2022. These were digital renders at the time, but it seems we are now edging closer to the release with this first official promo image for the wave. The Dark Knight will be part of what we assume is a four-figure 'Build-a-Wave' with a fifth Build-a-Figure available if you buy all four figures. We know from NYCC that the other figures should be The Joker, Scarecrow, Harvey Dent Two-Face, and Bane. We would also guess at this point that Bane would be the BAF. Full details and pre-orders are likely to open soon and a Spring 2023 release is likely. "He's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a Dark Knight." Batman from The Dark Knight Trilogy Build-A wave is COMING SOON! 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...