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The Diamond Select Crow 7-inch action figure was confirmed as getting another exclusive release in the Summer of 2021 as part of the Walmart Collector Con in the US. This repacked Crow figure would come with the gravestone from the standard release, and a Hangman's Joke poster which is unique to this set. The blurb states the guitar is also included, but that doesn't look to be the case looking at the packaging? The packaging itself is designed to look like a classic VHS clamshell, the same as used on the Rocketeer figure revealed a couple of days ago. The set is a Walmart US exclusive and has a September release date. It is unclear if there will be any release outside of the US. A Diamond Select Toys release! Eric Draven has returned, and the Crow lives again in the Walmart Exclusive The Crow Deluxe VHS Action Figure! This 7-inch scale deluxe action figure is based on Draven’s trench coat-wearing appearance in the 1994 movie and features 16 points of articulation. Accessories include gravestone, guitar, crow, and interchangeable hands. Designed by Yuri Tming, sculpted by Chris Dahlberg. Founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comic Distributors, Diamond Select Toys is a manufacturer of toys and collectibles for kids and adults of all ages. We work with 2-D and 3-D artists from around the world to develop collectibles in a diverse array of product categories including action figures, Minimates mini-figures, electronic vehicles, vinyl blanks, resin busts, statues and more. With partnerships like Disney, Universal, Sony, Lucasfilm and more, we’re truly “The Best of All Worlds.” THEY’RE ALL DEAD, THEY JUST DON’T KNOW IT YET: Eric Draven is reborn again in this Walmart Exclusive The Crow Deluxe VHS Action Figure. PERFECT FOR DISPLAY: At 7 inches tall, this figure is a great fit on your desktop or shelf. FEATURES 16+ POINTS OF ARTICULATION: Bend Eric Draven into the perfect pose or reenact iconic scenes from the movie. INCLUDES ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES: This figure comes with Draven’s Gravestone, Guitar and Raven accessories. INTERCHANGEABLE HANDS: Includes a set of interchangeable hands perfect for gripping Draven’s signature electric guitar. BUILDINGS BURN, PEOPLE DIE, BUT REAL LOVE IS FOREVER: Based on the 1994 Cult Classic – The Crow. VHS STYLIZED BOX: Comes packaged for display in a box designed to look like a VHS tape. BROUGHT TO YOU BY DIAMOND SELECT TOYS: Check out our other action figures, statues, gallery dioramas and more. 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

The Medicom booth at the Hong Kong Animation, Comics & Games event, had a number of new MAFEX action figures on display. Fans of the X-Men can look forward to a new Cyclops in his blue & white X-suit from the X-Factor series. Also from Marvel was a new Ben Reilly Spider-Man, and Deadpool in his grey X-Force costume. The Boys figures are looking good, and a prototype Blacknoir was shown alongside Homelander and The Butcher as the next release we can expect. Batman Hush will expand with a new Nightwing 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

Shown this week at Storm Collectibles booth at the ACG Event in Hong Kong, the Mortal Kombat Kintaro has been officially solicited and put up for pre-order. The four armed Shokan features three head options, alternative hands, and a number of fatality pieces including blood splatters, fireball and a couple of severed arms from Sub-Zero. Kintaro is a December 2021 release. Like Goro and Sheeva, KINTARO is of the four-armed Shokan race. Unlike his aristocratic comrades, however, he is of lower-class Tigrar lineage. As is customary when recruiting Shokan and Centaur into Shao Kahn's service, one of each race must face each other in bloody kombat. Kintaro killed his opponent and, in an unprecedented act of bravado, roared for more Centaur blood. Centaurs leapt furiously into the ring to their demise. This savagery led Shao Kahn to appoint Kintaro as his personal bodyguard. Feature: 3 x Interchanging Head-Sculpts 4 x Interchanging Pairs of Hand 1 x Fire Ball 2 x SubZero’s Iced Arm 7 x Damaged Effect 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

The third, and final, day of Mezco's Summer Convention saw a couple of new action figure reveals and a big tease for the future. Mezco are expanding on what looks to be an extensive license for classic Godzilla figures with a new 18-inch Godzilla release. This beast will feature 14-points of articulation, light-up LED's in the mouth, and down the dorsal fins. And it will include sound FX clips. The One:12 reveal for the final day was from the classic video game Silent Hill, with the gruesome Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 making its way to action figure form. The final teaser was this animated image indicating we may soon be welcoming Robin into the One:12 Collective line. 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

I don't usually cover WWE or Wrestling figures unless there is a direct tie-in with movies, and this is certainly the case with the newly announced WWE Hollywood figures. Each of the 6=inch figures features a WWE wrestler as seen in one of their movie appearances. With a concept like that, it is no surprise that one of the first releases is The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, as seen as Luke Hobbs in Hobbs & Shaw from The Fast & Furious series. He is joined by John Cena, who is also from The Fast & The Furious - Jakob Toretto, as seen in the recent F&F 9. Toretto features a removable soft goods vest. The surprise third inclusion is Rowdy Roddy Piper, from the iconic They Live from John Carpenter (1988). The John Nada figure features soft goods check shirt and removable sunglasses. During their panel at Comic-Con at Home, Mattel also revealed other figures in the series including more Rock from The Scorpion King, Roman Reigns from Fast & Furious, and a brilliant Andre the Giant as Bigfoot from The Six Million Dollar Man. The first series of figures have already been listed for pre-order at Walmart in the US with a November 2021 release date. It’s time for lights, camera, and in-ring action with WWE The Rock as Luke Hobbs Hollywood Elite Collection action figure! This 6-in / 15.24-cm scale figure is a must-have for kids and collectors to play out memorable moments from the Fast & Furious franchise. The highly articulated Superstar figure features detailed TrueFX technology, swappable hands, and authentic ring gear with iconic accessories. Fans can make their WWE collection elite! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary. WWE The Rock As Luke Hobbs Hollywood Elite Collection Action Figure: Age Range: 8 Years and Up WWE The Rock as Luke Hobbs Hollywood Elite Collection action figure is approximately 6-in / 15.24-cm tall and at authentic “Superstar Scale” Highly detailed TrueFX technology brings life-like authenticity to the Superstar figure Recreate unforgettable movie moments with 25 points of articulation Figure includes interchangeable hands and iconic accessories from the film The WWE Universe can collect other Superstars to make their collection elite! It’s time for lights, camera, and in-ring action with WWE John Cena as Jakob Toretto Hollywood Elite Collection action figure! This 6-in / 15.24-cm scale figure is a must-have for kids and collectors to play out memorable moments from Fast & Furious 9. The highly articulated Superstar figure features detailed TrueFX technology, swappable hands, and authentic ring gear with iconic accessories. Fans can make their WWE collection elite! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary. WWE John Cena As Jakob Toretto Hollywood Elite Collection Action Figure: Age Range: 8 Years and Up WWE John Cena as Jakob Toretto Hollywood Elite Collection action figure is approximately 6-in / 15.24-cm tall and at authentic “Superstar Scale” Highly detailed TrueFX technology brings life-like authenticity to the Superstar figure Recreate unforgettable movie moments with 25 points of articulation Figure includes interchangeable hands and iconic accessories from the film The WWE Universe can collect other Superstars to make their collection elite! It’s time for lights, camera, and in-ring action with WWE “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as John Nada Hollywood Elite Collection action figure! This 6-in / 15.24-cm scale figure is a must-have for kids and collectors to play out memorable moments from They Live. The highly articulated Superstar figure features detailed TrueFX technology, swappable hands, and authentic ring gear with iconic accessories. Fans can make their WWE collection elite! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary. WWE "Rowdy" Roddy Piper As John Nada Hollywood Elite Collection Action Figure: Age Range: 8 Years and Up WWE “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as John Nada Hollywood Elite Collection action figure is approximately 6-in / 15.24-cm tall and at authentic “Superstar Scale” Highly detailed TrueFX technology brings life-like authenticity to the Superstar figure Recreate unforgettable movie moments with 25 points of articulation Figure includes interchangeable hands and iconic accessories from the film The WWE Universe can collect other Superstars to make their collection elite! 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

As Masters of the Universe: Revelation debuts on Netflix, the 2nd wave of Revelation figures from Mattel has been revealed as including Man-at-Arms, Teela, Spikor, and Beastman. It's a thrilling time to be a Masters of the Universe fan! For longtime fans and for a new generation of kids who love action and adventure, it's time to discover the thrilling action and adventures of He-Man, Skeletor, the secrets of Castle Grayskull and so much more! Based on the Masters of the Universe: Revelation animated series, this collection of 7-inch scale figures feature core fan-favorite characters with over 30 points of articulation and accessories seen in the series. 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

Iron Studios 1/10 scale polystone Art Sale line for The Mandalorian is expanding with this new piece from Season 1 featuring IG-11 on his stolen Speerderbike IG-11 is posed in a firing pose as the bike makes a banked turn. Grogu (Baby Yoda) is positioned in the satchel across IG-11's chest. The set has a $319.99 price tag and is a Q2 2022 release. On the remote planet Arvala-7, a desert, rocky and barren world, Grogu, a cub of the same species as the late Jedi Master Yoda, is in a mercenary camp, being held hostage. He is targeted by the relentless droid IG-11, which had been designed to follow Bounty Hunters' Guild protocols, with a mission to eliminate the child. Destroyed and deactivated by Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, better known as Mando, IG-11 was repaired and reprogrammed by Farmer Kuiil to protect Grogu, thus becoming the child's guardian and ally of Mando. After rescuing Grogu from two Imperial Scout Troopers, on a mission to the planet Nevarro, IG-11 left for the local town to save Mando and his companions, trapped in a canteen by Moff Gideon's Imperial troops. Riding one of the downed Scout's Speeder Bikes and with his new duty to care and protect, IG-11 keeps Grogu safe in a bag strapped to his chest as he approaches the enemies, mounted on the fast floating vehicle, as seen in the series, in Chapter 8: Redemption, from season one. Like a fearless gunslinger from the wild west, riding through the city and eliminating evildoers, IG-11, mounted on a Speeder Bike, invades Nevarro's city, thus raising a cloud of smoke and dust as he passes. He fires his blaster rifles, eliminating Imperial Stormtrooper soldiers that come his way, while protecting the little Grogu, who is attached to his chest, inside a bag like a canguru. The innocent Baby Yoda is even enjoying the situation. Thus, Iron Studios presents another emblematic moment of The Mandalorian series in the statue " IG-11 and The Child Deluxe BDS Art Scale 1/10 - The Mandalorian – Iron Studios". You can also check out the other statues in The Mandalorian Art Scale 1/10 line, such as Mandalorian and Grogu, Mandalorian BDS, Moff Gideon BDS, Bo-Katan BDS, Boba Fett and Fennec Shand on Throne, and Boba Fett on Throne. All of them are already available for Pre-Order. Features: - Limited edition - Based on original references - Made in polystone - *(may contain parts in resin, polystone, PVC, metal and fabric) - Hand painted - Product dimensions: 7.9 in (H) x 16.9 in (W) x 10.2 in (L) - Product Weight: 2.2 lbs - MSRP: USD 319.99 (American US Dollars) - Release schedule: Second quarter of 2022 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

Iron Studios have shared the details of their 1/4 scale Grogu (Baby Yoda) in his trance state on the seeing stone as seen in the 2nd season of The Mandalorian. The set comes with two head options for Grogue - eyes open or eyes closed - and even features light-up LED functions The polystone statue will be a Q2 release for 2022 with an RRP of $499.99 In a trance-like state, having visions or reaching someone or something through the Force, while an energy field forms around him, the little child called Grogu (Baby Yoda) remains seated on top of the so-called Seeing stone. This rock is shaped like a dome in the ancient ruins of a temple, with runes inscribed at the bottom, where it says that if a Force-sensitive being meditates on its top, it will send a beacon of energy to any other Force-sensitive being nearby. Thus, Iron Studios presents its statue "Grogu Legacy Replica 1/4 - The Mandalorian - Iron Studios" derived from this iconic scene from the second season of the series The Mandalorian, a spin-off from Star Wars. The Mandalorian is a production of the Disney+ streaming channel, directed by Jon Favreau. In Episode 6, Chapter 14: The Tragedy, Mando is instructed, by the Jedi Ahsoka Tano, to take Grogu to a planet called Tython. In this verdant world, which is incredibly rich and connected to the "Force", the small child would be able to use the Force to choose his path, thus becoming known to any Jedi who could find him and help him. Mando then takes his protégé and places him on top of the Seer Stone. Unveiled in the second edition of Inside Iron Studios Day, and since then eagerly awaited by fans and collectors, the statue comes to add to the already announced "The Mandalorian and The Child Legacy Replica - The Mandalorian". This is the second piece, by Iron Studios, derived from the series, in the Legacy 1/4 line, besides others in the Art Scale 1/10 line. All are now available for Pre-Order. - Limited edition - Based on original references - Made in polystone - *(may contain parts in resin, polystone, PVC, metal and fabric) - Hand painted - Light-up LED - Includes two head options - Product dimensions: 9.4 in (H) x 12.6 in (W) x 12.6 in (L) - Product Weight: 6.4 lbs - MSRP: USD 499.99 (American US Dollars) - Release schedule: Second quarter of 2022 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

The second day of the Mezco Comic-Con event gave us three new reveals, starting with a new 5Points set from Popeye featuring Popeye and Bullo Oxheart in their boxing gear. The reveals then moved on to the One:12 Collective, and a new Marvel addition with Spider-Man 2099. The day ended with Mezco's new G.I. Joe series and confirmed that Firefly would be joining the line. 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

The Loyal Subjects are releasing a collectors pack of all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in their BST AXN 5-inch figure line. The set will be based on the original Eastman & Laird Mirage comic and the turtles will come in a black and white colour pallet with a colour splash added solely by their bandanas and some battle damage. Each Turtle comes with an alternative head, alternative hands and appropriate weapons. The packaging is inspired by a Pizza box and uses the same black, white and red theme. The set is exclusive to Walmart in the US and is on pre-order now as part of their Collectors Con. The set is due for a December 2021 release. Mutated from the "Ooze", and trained by Master Splinter, a mutated rat also transformed by the Ooze, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles transformed into some of the most dynamic, endearing, and heroic fighters on the side of good, protecting their city from a mastermind villain, a footsoldier clan, and other worldly aliens, and mutated creatures! Each Turtle taking their name from famous Renaissance artists; Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, and Raphael! The Battle Damage colorway 4Pak collector pak inspiration is lifted from the pages of the original Eastman/Laird Mirage comic, in which all the turtles wore red masks, and were in constant brawls using their iconic weapons! Limited Edition Collector pak, garage door style gift box including all 4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and their preferred weapons, and accessories. 1:15 scale, 31 points of articulation for maximum poseability, crisp deco, interchangeable weapons, secret belt attachments, and other very cool surprises! A must have for any TMNT fan! HALF SHELL HEROES: Add the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to your collection with the Walmart Exclusive BST AXN Black & White Battle-Damaged Ninja Turtles 4-Pack. PERFECT FOR DISPLAY: At a 1:15 scale, these premium action figures are a perfect fit for your desk, shelf and display case. 31 POINTS OF ARTICULATION: With unmatched poseability, bend the Ninja Turtles into the perfect pose for display or take them on crime-fighting adventures of your own imagining. INCLUDES ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES: Features interchangeable sets of hands and the Turtles’ signature weapons. EXQUISITE DETAIL: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are rendered in black and white save for their red headbands and battle damage from their fight with Shredder and his Foot Clan. THE ORIGINAL NINJA TURTLES: Inspired by the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Mirage Studios written by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. GREAT GIFT FOR ALL: These action figures are the perfect addition to the collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LOYAL SUBJECTS: Check out our full line of BST AXN figures! 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

The first Doctor Who 5-inch release of 2021 was the 2nd Doctor and TARDIS, as seen in the 1967 story The Abominable Snowmen. The set was a Character Options Exclusive, sold only via their online store. The packaging retains the blue and silver theme that has been running the past few years with the 'New Who' logo in a silver finish. The box has a built-in roundel confirming it as a Character Online Exclusive as opposed to the usual stickers. The side art features the TARDIS outlines in deep blue, while the back of the box carries an image of the figure and TARDIS as well as the usual in-depth text background. The usual minor grammatical errors exist, and while this is a Lost Story fans cant watch - the synopsis covers the entirety of the plot rather than being a taster. The Abominable Snowmen (1967) Written by Mervyn Haisman & Henry Lincoln The TARDIS arrives in Tibet in 1935 and the Doctor visits the remote Detsen Monastery in order to return a sacred bell, the Holy Ghanta, given to him for safe keeping nearly 300 years before on a previous visit. There he meets an English explorer called Travers, trying to track down one of the legendary Yeti of the region, or as they are better known the Abominable Snowmen. It transpires that the normally passive and reclusive Yeti which roam the area, have become increasingly aggressive leading to several deaths amongst the locals. It is eventually revealed that the Yeti are disguised service robots. The robots are activated and powered via metal control spheres in their chest and their purpose is to scare away or kill anyone who approaches the monastery. Sadly, the Doctor uncovers the truth of the situation, that the High Lama Padmasambhava, whom the Doctor met hundreds of years earlier, has been taken over by a nebulous alien being called The Great Intelligence. This evil entity which has artificially prolonged the High Lama's life is now using him to control the Yeti. The Intelligence's aim is to create a corporeal form for itself and eventually take over the Earth. The Doctor banishes it back to the astral plane, allowing Padmasambhava to finally die in peace. First broadcast in November 1967 The Abominable Snowmen is one of the most iconic lost stories of Patrick Troughton's tenure as the Second Doctor. The story is very unusual and features a lot of inconsistencies in terms of its production. Supposedly set in the Himalayas, on arrival the TARDIS scanner shows snow falling heavily but once outside there is none, the TARDIS materialisation sound is much slower than normal and the TARDIS itself features back to front doors with the phone cubby box normally seen on the left hand door on the right. In addition, the Second Doctor manages to look completely different and even scruffier than normal when he wears a shaggy fur coat closed by a length of rope. Like all the recent Doctor and TARDIS sets, the figure and TARDIS are set onto a diorama cardboard backdrop that features the Himalayan backdrop from the story. The TARDIS is screwed into the base, while the Doctor is tied into a plastic-shaped insert. With the contents removed the diorama is not of any immediate use as a display piece. The Doctor in his fur coat has been a figure that has almost reached legendary status since images of a prototype leaked a number of years ago. It uses the existing 2nd Doctor base, adding new arms and the fur coat as a wrap over the suited torso. The textures and colours are amazing, even better in hand than the promotional images and the suit underneath remains detailed and painted really well included the polka-dot tie and the checked trousers. Even the shoes are two-tone with a brown upper and grey lower sole. The 2nd Doctor figure was always a strong likeness to Patrick Troughton, and the paint on this version really makes the most of the sculpt. Facial details are neatly painted and they remain consistent with the rest of the line that has now been running for over 15 years. Articulation is not a strong point of the Who line, it never has been, and the bulk of the coat does impede the limited movement even further. The Doctor has 15 points of articulation, all relatively simple pivot joints. Movement is clean but limited and there are just a few variations of posing open to you for display. Onto the TARDIS and this uses the long-standing base Model but with the reversal of the doors as seen on the TARDIS prop from The Abominable Snowmen. The TARDIS signage, on the right-hand door, is nicely faded and dog-eared. The colour of the TARDIS itself is a deep blue, but with quite a bit of grey/white worked into the grain and edges to add a weathered effect. The top of the TARDIS is adjusted to the flat top and the lantern is a new square piece as first seen on the 2nd Doctor's TARDIS from The War Games. One big difference between this and the recent TARDIS sets from B&M is the retention of the electronics, with the TARDIS having a light-up feature for the lantern and take-off and landing effects. The lights and sounds require 3 x AAA batteries (not included) and are activated with a switch on the base of the model. A pressure switch on the base identifies if the TARDIS is landing (switch depressed) or taking off (switch released) and plays the appropriate sound. The sound is crisp and loud. The light is a yellow almost orange light, consistent with the 2nd Doctor era, and glows eerily in the clear surround of the lantern. Like all TARDIS sets, the doors open by means of a spring hinge. They are then pulled shut at one side, while a floor switch on the interior releases the other door. The interior of the TARDIS is not upgraded with the cardboard interior insert - a feature of some older TARDIS models. The Doctor stands beautifully in either doorway. The Abominable Snowmen set from Character is a triumph all round. It brings us a long-standing figure into the line and a TARDIS for the 2nd Doctor with the lights & sounds effects. The price and exclusivity (£39.99 and 4000 units) will be an issue for some, arguing that the B&M sets are just £19.99 each. In reality, you are getting a far superior product with electronics than you would have got in B&M and I suspect extra investment in the paint deco for the coat. If you go back over 10 years you were paying £30-£35 then for a Doctor & Electronic TARDIS, plus a fiver from Forbidden Planet to delivery. When you consider that, the £40 with free UK delivery is not that bad. If you are on the fence, I'd say go for it. You will regret it when this sells out and the secondary price begins to sour. And even if you do not like it, you will find it easy to recoup some or all of what you paid. Buy the 2nd Doctor and TARDIS from Character Options here 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. Checkout 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. 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The Medicom MAFEX version of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman in her Golden Armour from the recent movie, Wonder Woman 1984, has been revealed ahead of a May 2022 release. The figure comes with two head options, a pair of removable golden wings, the lasso of truth and alternative hand 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. Checkout 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... action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,