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Mezco have announced that not only will Snake Eyes be joining the One:12 Collective G.I. Joe line, but we can also look forward to the arrival of his nemesis, Storm Shadow. The striking promo image doesn't give too much detail as yet. 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 Crow, played by Brandon Lee in the classic 1994 movie, has been announced as the next figure to join the 5 Points figure line. Based on the image shared there are either two versions, or a removable coat option for the figure. 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 History of the Daleks line is a Doctor Who series of figures created by Character Toys and sold exclusively at B&M Stores in the UK. It features two Daleks from a particular Dalek story and since its launch in2020 it has been working more or less chronologically through the various Dalek stories of the Classic Doctor Who era. Set number 8, released in the Winter of 2021, is the second set from the Jon Pertwee 3rd Doctor era, and is the first set to be classified as an army builder with two identical Daleks in the box rather than two variant versions. It is taken from the 1973 story Planet of the Daleks in which the Doctor lands on Spiridon and uncovers a Dalek Army frozen in ice. The box design remains the same since the line launched with an angled front panel that does partially obscure one of the two Daleks in the set. The core colour for the box headers and footers is a deep blue with the other areas covered in a grey/silver design with TARDIS artwork. The rear of the box is turned over to a history of the episodes taking the reader through the entire story from start to finish before moving on to some interesting details of the Dalek props used at the time. This is a lengthy read and does perhaps cover too much rather than teasing the premis of the story and encouraging new fans to go and seek out the story and watch it for themselves. The box card back insert carries an illustrated backdrop from the Story, specifically the Dalek saucer in the jungle on Spiridon. This artwork is bright and provides a good contrast to the dark of the Dalek Drones - it would need a bit of work to be used outside of the box as a display diorama piece. The Classic Dalek figure as a base has been around for some time now and is well proportioned and allows for the various amendments through the years like new eye stalks, guns, suckers, midsection grills, and skirts. The 1970's 3rd Doctor era now saw the Daleks shown on screen in colour and the props moved from the contrasting blue and silver to more muted black and grey tones that people perceived the Daleks had been all along. Out Planet of the Dalek drones are cast in a metallic grey which is similar to the Drone we saw in Set #7 for Day of the Daleks. The hemispheres on the skirt are painted gloss black matching the black of the very base of the skirt. The ears are transparent white plastic, while the eyestalk, gun, and sucker are silver. The eyestalk includes the four blue rings and black eyepiece, while the sucker is finished with a gloss black sucker piece. Like previous Dalek releases, there are a couple of fo places on the base where the paint has been patched up in the factory, and these vary across sets - some much worst than others so try and select carefully. Like all Character Toys Classic Daleks, we have a rotating dome section complete with an articulated eyestalk on a pivot allowing it to move up and down within the slot on the dome. There is further articulation with the sucker arm and gun which are plugged in on a ball joint allowing them to move with a full range of motion. The base of the Dalek has a three-wheel system built-in - two fixed at the rear and a front castor. This not only allows them to be pushed around but also raises them up off any surface ever so slightly. This set is unique in Character Toys Dalek history being the first to come with a new feature allowing the dome section to be lifted up. This additional feature was not advertised, nor is it listed on the box. The hinge is placed at the back of the dome and integrated into the neck grills and lets the whole dome be raised upward while still retaining the ability to move and rotate. The principle of the feature is to expose the Dalek mutant within, although this is not something seen in Planet of the Daleks. The opening function reveals an applied sticker underneath depicting the Dalek mutant who is watching a screen on which the 3rd Doctor can be made out. The sticker looks OK, but is just a flat sticker. There have also been no changes made to the interior of the dome so the screw heads and plugged-in ears are visible. As a play feature, it is a neat addition and enhances the Dalek model without detracting any external visuals for future releases. The History of the Daleks Set #7 does what it says, giving Who collectors an Army Building Set of classic 3rd Doctor era Daleks - and even throws in a new feature with the opening dome the first substantial change to the Classic Dalek since 2008. For the £19.99 price point, the set offers good value for money and the only negative is more around what the set could have been - potentially giving us a re-release of the much rarer Dalek Supreme and the Invisible Dalek. 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...

Two new Hasbro Fortnite Legendary Series items have gone live at Hasbro Pulse in the US and on the Target US website. This signals the arrival of single-packed gliders for the new 6-inch line with Llamacorn Express Glider and the Downshift Glider. Both are priced at $22.99 in the US, which will translate to circa £22 when these hit Hasbro Pulse UK and other UK stockists. Ready up! The time has come to assemble a squad and unlock the legendary Fortnite game universe…in the real world. The Victory Royale Series takes Fortnite figures to the next level with highly poseable and detailed designs based on fan-favorite character outfits from the Fortnite video game. You never know who’s gonna drop into your collection next, but always remember to thank the bus driver. Get ready to jump off the Battle Bus and glide into action with the Llamacorn Express glider! The 6-inch glider features game-level detail and is designed with a ball joint, giving it a wide range of tilt and articulation, perfect for posing. Attach to the included display stand for game-inspired gliding poses. Victory Royale Series 6-inch figures can be posed out hanging off the handlebars (each sold separately, subject to availability. Look for other Fortnite Victory Royale Series figures to level up your collection! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Includes: Glider and display stand. UNLOCK VICTORY ROYALE SERIES: Unlock the Fortnite universe in the real world with the Victory Royale Series! Upgrade your collection with premium figures based on the Fortnite video game. You never know who’s dropping next, so ready up! DEPLOY LLAMACORN EXPRESS: Get ready to jump off the Battle Bus with the Llamacorn Express glider! This 6-inch glider features game-level detail and premium deco, taking the on-shelf Battle Royale to the next level! GLIDE INTO ACTION: This glider is designed with a ball joint, giving it a wide range of tilt and articulation for posability. Comes with a display stand for gliding poses inspired by the video game POSE WITH PERSONALITY: Pose out the glider with 6-inch Victory Royale Series action figures to display them gliding! Figures can attach to the glider’s handlebars (figures sold separately, subject to availability) UPGRADE YOUR COLLECTION: Look for other Fortnite Victory Royale Series figures to level up your collection! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability) Ready up! The time has come to assemble a squad and unlock the legendary Fortnite game universe…in the real world. The Victory Royale Series takes Fortnite figures to the next level with highly poseable and detailed designs based on fan-favorite character outfits from the Fortnite video game. You never know who’s gonna drop into your collection next, but always remember to thank the bus driver. Get ready to jump off the Battle Bus and glide into action with the Downshift glider! The 6-inch glider features game-level detail and is designed with a ball joint, giving it a wide range of tilt and articulation, perfect for posing. Attach to the included display stand for game-inspired gliding poses. Victory Royale Series 6-inch figures can be posed out hanging off the handlebars (each sold separately, subject to availability. Look for other Fortnite Victory Royale Series figures to level up your collection! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Includes: Glider and display stand. UNLOCK VICTORY ROYALE SERIES: Unlock the Fortnite universe in the real world with the Victory Royale Series! Upgrade your collection with premium figures based on the Fortnite video game. You never know who’s dropping next, so ready up! DEPLOY DOWNSHIFT: Get ready to jump off the Battle Bus with the Downshift glider! This 6-inch glider features game-level detail and premium deco, taking the on-shelf Battle Royale to the next level! GLIDE INTO ACTION: This glider is designed with a ball joint, giving it a wide range of tilt and articulation for posability. Comes with a display stand for gliding poses inspired by the video game POSE WITH PERSONALITY: Pose out the glider with 6-inch Victory Royale Series action figures to display them gliding! Figures can attach to the glider’s handlebars (figures sold separately, subject to availability) UPGRADE YOUR COLLECTION: Look for other Fortnite Victory Royale Series figures to level up your collection! (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 and Target have teamed up for the Haul-a-thon, a special 4-week event starting on the 18th of March 2022. The event will see special NECA products available through the event website for International customers, and at Target stores and website for US Collectors. The products will be taken from NECA's catalog of licenses including Gremlins, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Back to the Future, Universal Monsters, Evil Dead, and more. There will also be special and very limited signed editions for Gremlins, Turtles, Elvira, and Chia Pet - although these will only be available via a random distribution into Target stores. You can see more details at the following video, or visit the Haul-a-thon website or social channels (also listed below) Follow Haulathon at: Twitter: @Haulathon Instagram: @Haulathon Facebook: @Haulathon 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 have shared a showcase video giving us a first look at their new Dog Creature figure from The Thing (1982). The Dog Creature is shown in two of its forms. It is not clear as yet if these will be part of the same pack, or if there will be two versions. 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...

A number of NECA's Toy Fair 2022 reveals were given over to Fan Sits and Influencers to reveal over the course of the Toy Fair weekend event. Pixel Dan was given the first full look at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret of the Ooze figures and the new accessory set. Both of these will be sold via the NECA store in the US and Internationally with a pre-order window starting 22nd of March for two weeks. At the same time, the Tokka and Rahzar 2-pack will be reoffered for pre-order. After the pre-order window closes, the figures go into production based on the ordered volumes. 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...

A number of NECA's Toy Fair 2022 reveals were given over to Fan Sits and Influencers to reveal over the course of the Toy Fair weekend event. ToyArk were given a look at the previously announced Defenders of the Earth figures of Mandrake and Lothar as they move closer to production. They also got to reveal a new figure in the line, Garax, the leader of Ming the Merciless' Ice Soldiers. Click through the image below for the full Toyark gallery & article, including an interview with Randy Falk 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...

A number of NECA's Toy Fair 2022 reveals were given over to Fan Sits and Influencers to reveal over the course of the Toy Fair weekend event. Action Figure Insider unveiled the first full look at the Universal Monsters Accessory Pack for The Mummy. The set contains the Sarcophagus - into which you can position your Mummy figure - and an Egyptian Chest. Click through the image below to read the full article and see the full gallery at Action Figure Insider. If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

The next of NECA's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Universal Monsters crossover line has been confirmed as Michelangelo as The Mummy.

The final reveal from Mezco on the second day of their virtual Toy Fair 2022 reveals was the One:12 Collective Amazing Spider-Man The status of the Green Goblin seen in the second image is as yet unknown.

NECA have fully revealed their Stone Heart Predator figure as part of their Toy Fair 2022 virtual reveals. The 10-inch Predator from the Concrete Jungle video game features alternative mandibles, swap out hands, and wrist blades. It also features built-in LED lights in the head, chest, and back. The figure is scheduled as an Autumn 2022 release. The city is your battle ground, and the prize… redemption. From the 2005 video game Concrete Jungle, this ultimate rendition of Stone Heart stands over 10" tall, with LED lights and over 30 points of articulation for great poses. Stone Heart was once an honorable warrior. Then he was captured by Borgia Industries and subjected to a series of brutal augmentations that would see the towering Predator brainwashed and turned into a cyborg. The figure is extra-detailed, and comes with interchangeable mandibles for unique expressions, open and fist hands, plug-in extended blades, and features LED light-up head, chest, and back. Comes in special window box packaging with opening flap with original illustrated art. Uses button cell batteries, included.