Hiya Toys is adding ED-209 to their Exquisite Super series for Robocop. The figure is based on the 1987 movie and stands close to 8 inches tall, scaled against the Hiya Toys Robocop figure. The set features a swap-out damaged cannon piece, three rockets, and a selection of firing and smoke effects to slot into the weaponry. It is a general release and scheduled to arrive in Quarter 1 (Jan-March) of 2027. “Please put down your weapon. You have twenty seconds to comply.” Now ED-209 action figure Joins in Hiya toys EXQUISITE SUPER Series! In the corporate-ruled future of Detroit, ED-209 was created as an automated law enforcement solution—cold, heavily armed, and built to dominate. Designed to replace human police forces, its flawed judgment quickly turned enforcement into uncontrollable violence, making ED-209 one of the most iconic mechanical nightmares in the RoboCop universe. This brand new EXQUISITE SUPER Series ED-209 action figure stands approximately 20CM tall and is designed based on its appearance in RoboCop (1987). The figure accurately reproduces ED-209’s bipedal walking design, large armored body, and head silhouette, presenting its recognizable on-screen form. Multiple layered paint applications are applied across the armor, reflecting the mechanical look seen in the film. Features multiple points of articulation that support a range of display poses, including forward movement, aiming, and firing, allowing the figure to be displayed in positions inspired by iconic scenes from the movie. Accessories include 3x fire rockets, 1x battle-damaged cannon, as well as multiple effect parts to represent firing moments and the immediate aftermath. With different combinations of accessories and effects, can recreate key moments of ED-209’s weapon activation and firepower sequences from the film, expanding display and play options. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Super7 has previewed the next wave of their Super7 Deluxe Thundercats. The Deluxe figures are the same base figure as the Ultimates, but without most of the accessories and packed onto a blister card. The next wave will feature Mirror Lion-0, Ghost Jaga, and Mumm-Ra. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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 has previewed three new Friday the 13th figures of Jason Voorhees via Dread Central and ahead of New York Toy Fair 2026. They are all being released under the banner of Friday the 13th: The Game to avoid the complex licence issues attached to the franchise. While the Savini Jason is directly from The Game, the Part 8 and Part 9 Jasons are aligned to both the game and the movies from which they originated. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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 has revealed in full their new Friday the 13th diorama featuring the shrine to Pamela Voorhees as seen in Friday the 13th: The Game The Shrine Diorama features a light up effect, illuminating the candles on the shrine. You also get a cardboard backing piece to complete the scene. The Shrine is planned as a Quarter 4 (October to December) release in 2026. We've added it to our extensive NECA Collector Database From deep in the woods, near Camp Crystal Lake, NECA presents this all-new Pamela Shrine Diorama from Friday the 13th: The Game. The head of Jason’s beloved late mother, Pamela Voorhees, is on full display to honor her memory and legacy. This diorama is in scale and compatible with NECA’s 7-inch scale action figures (sold separately). It includes a cardboard backdrop for display and LED light-up candles that flicker for extra eeriness. (Requires 2 AAA Batteries—not included.) The shrine will be a centerpiece of your Jason collection. Bring home Jason's mom so she can speak to him beyond the grave to kill, kill, kill... Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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...

Just ahead of New York Toy Fair 2026, the Star Wars marketing team landed a raft of announced products for the upcoming May release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. This included the first look at the Hasbro action figures from the movie. The Star Wars Black Series will kick off with a full wave for the movie, headlined by a Deluxe release of Mando and Grogu, complete with a selection of weapons, a jetpack, and the scope we see the two of them use in the trailer. Grogu is shaped so he is riding on Mando's back, holding on to the jetpack. This one is number 01 in the Mandalorian & Grogu collection. Number 02 moves us to the Imperial Remnant forces, and a new AT-AT Driver, complete with a blaster. Joining him is the Remnant AT-RT Driver, again with a blaster accessory. The New Republic is represented by Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward, who is wearing an X-Wing flight suit and comes complete with a removable helmet. She is 04 in the series. The final figure of the main wave is an Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper complete with blaster, pauldron, and ammo pouches, granting you a couple of different looks when assembling your Remnant Forces. These forces can be further bolstered with a Target Exclusive release of a further standard Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper with a blaster, number 06 in the line. Outside of the US, this one will be a Fan Channel release. The Mando & Grogu Black Series launch also sees the return of the white 'First Edition' boxes, first seen on Triple Force Friday in 2019 when the first-ever Mandalorian Black Series figure was released. The only difference here is the packaging; the numbering and side art remain the same. The Target Exclusive Stormtrooper is not included in this white packaging. We understand these will be sold at Walmart and Target in the US, and won't go up for pre-order but will show up on shelves. We would assume a Fan Channel route for collectors here in UK. All of these figures are live for pre-order as of Friday, the 13th of February, and are expected later in the Spring. We've updated our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collector Database with these newly announced figures. Din Djarin and his young companion are ready for a galactic adventure with this 2-pack inspired by the STAR WARS: The Mandalorian & Grogu™ live-action film! This Mandalorian and Grogu set features film-accurate sculpts, updated deco, and 6 accessories. This Mandalorian figure is inspired by the live-action film – a great present for collectors and fans ages 4 and up STAR WARS fans can display the 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including film-accurate sculpt, multiple articulation points and a soft goods cape – in their collections This Din Djarin figure features updated deco inspired by the film Pose out Mando with a long and short blaster, dagger, jetpack, sword and alternative hand Coming it at around 2.5 centimetres within a 15-cm scale, Grogu is sculpted to be posed on his companion’s shoulder for galactic adventures Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with special white window box packaging featuring sleek character design Keep an eye out for more STAR WARS Black Series 15 cm action figures to recreate your favourite scenes – or imagine your own (each sold separately; subject to availability) The Black Series welcomes the driver of the Imperial Remnant AT-AT, inspired by the STAR WARS: The Mandalorian & Grogu™ live-action film. Figure features movie-accurate sculpt, deco inspired by the film, and an accessory. This Imperial Remnant AT-AT Driver figure is inspired by the live-action film – a great present for collectors and fans aged 4 and up STAR WARS fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including film-accurate sculpt and multiple articulation points – in their collections This Imperial Remnant trooper figure features unique deco inspired by the film The Imperial Remnant AT-AT Driver comes with a blaster accessory Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Keep an eye out for more STAR WARS Black Series 15 cm action figures to recreate your favourite scenes – or imagine your own (each sold separately; subject to availability) The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy The Black Series welcomes the driver of the Imperial Remnant AT-RT, inspired by the STAR WARS: The Mandalorian & Grogu™ live-action film. Figure features movie-accurate sculpt, deco inspired by the film, and an accessory. This Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver figure is inspired by the live-action film – a great present for collectors and fans aged 4 and up Fans can display this 15-cm-scale figure (6 inch) – including film-accurate sculpt and multiple articulation points – in their collections This Imperial Remnant trooper figure features unique deco inspired by the film The Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver comes with a blaster accessory Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Keep an eye out for more STAR WARS Black Series 15-cm action figures to recreate your favourite scenes – or imagine your own (each sold separately; subject to availability) The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy The Black Series welcomes Colonel Ward, inspired by the STAR WARS: The Mandalorian & Grogu™ live-action film. Colonel Ward features film-accurate sculpt, photoreal deco, and an accessory. This Colonel Ward figure is inspired by the live-action film – a great present for collectors and fans aged 4 and up STAR WARS fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including film-accurate sculpt and multiple articulation points – in their collections This figure features unique photoreal deco inspired by the character in the film Colonel Ward comes with a removable helmet featuring New Republic insignia Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Keep an eye out for more STAR WARS Black Series 15 cm action figures to recreate your favourite scenes – or imagine your own (each sold separately; subject to availability) The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy The Black Series welcomes an Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper, inspired by the STAR WARS: The Mandalorian & Grogu™ live-action film. Figure features movie-accurate sculpt, deco inspired by the film, and 2 accessories. This Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper figure is inspired by the live-action film – a great present for collectors and fans aged 4 and up STAR WARS fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including film-accurate sculpt and multiple articulation points – in their collections This Imperial Remnant trooper figure features unique weathered deco inspired by the film The Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper comes with a blaster accessory and a swappable shoulder pouch Dsplay STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Keep an eye out for more STAR WARS Black Series 15 cm action figures to recreate your favourite scenes – or imagine your own (each sold separately; subject to availability) The Mandalorian and his young apprentice, Grogu, embark on a thrilling adventure as they travel the galaxy This STAR WARS Hasbro action figure is detailed to look like an Imperial remnant stormtrooper from STAR WARS: The Mandalorian & Grogu. May the Force be with you! (Additional products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper figure is inspired by the live-action film – a great present for collectors and fans ages 4 and up STAR WARS fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including film-accurate deco and multiple articulation points – in their collections This stormtrooper has updated bicep and left shin tooling inspired by the film This figure comes with a blaster accessory Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Keep an eye out for more STAR WARS Black Series 15-cm action figures to recreate your favourite scenes – or imagine your own (each sold separately; subject to availability) To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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...

"Brave heart, Tegan." The Vortex Edition line is the new Character-Exclusive format for Doctor Who premium releases, allowing them to extend and build on the long-running Doctor Who 5-inch collector line with new characters or updated figures with improved decor and articulation. Character Toys had five Vortex Edition releases planned for 2025, but pushed one of these back into 2026, which gave us a great start to the new year with the reveal of this Resurrection of the Daleks Tegan Jovanka and a Destroyed Dalek. The set marks the debut of Tegan in the long-running line, while it also brought with it another Dalek variant and some world-building accessories for the 1984 story.  The set is a Character Toys exclusive ,  sold only on their website. It arrives in an outer cardboard sleeve, protecting the main packaging, which is a large-format window box with the left-hand top corner angled, as it has been on all of the previous Vortex releases. The box uses a white background with blue vortex decor around the window, and on the callout diamonds, the colour assigned to the Fifth Doctor era. A TARDIS image sits in the bottom left corner, while the top left corner and the two sides carry the current, 60th Anniversary, Doctor Who diamond logo.  The bottom rail of the box front confirms the included figures as Tegan Jovanka and Destroyed Dalek without directly referencing the story itself. The blue call-out panels, trimmed in yellow, confirm this is a Vortex release and the accessories. The rear of the box is text only, and now references Resurrection of the Daleks, but rather than provide the usual overview of the story and the props/costumes, it goes more into the history of Tegan and her time with the Doctor.  The set is easiest to open from the bottom flap and by cutting the tape sealing it. Inside, we have a cardboard insert and a plastic tray containing the figures. Character have finally abandoned nearly all the white ties on this set, which improves the aesthetic of the boxed set, and makes the figures easier to remove from the tra,y which is moulded to hold them. The fit is quite tight, and be careful of the Dalek Trooper gun, which is inserted into a slot and needs angling outward. There is a solitary tie holding in the Movellan Viros Capsule.  The inserted cardboard piece features a printed diorama of the TARDIS on board the Prison Station, including illustrated lighting and reflections on the metallic floor. This is usable for display, but will need work as the reverse side of the piece remains plain brown cardboard with visible taped joints.  We start with Tegan, a brand new figure, and as seen in Resurrection of the Daleks, albeit before she took a bump to the head, as Character have not included her bandage on the forehead that she sports across both episodes and up to the point where she leaves the Doctor. Tegan is wearing a plain with black and red printed design. The shirt is a softer plastic sleeve over the waist and upper legs, cast in black and with a sculpted belt picked out in silver trim. The arms and legs are cast in a skin tone, with a simple pair of patent black gloss shoes with a slight heal.  The head sculpt is both a good likeness to actor Janet Fielding while also remaining consistent to the long-running Character Toys line in terms of the decor. The facial features remain painted rather than printed, with the hair sculpted into the head and then coloured with a dark brown base and a lighter brown on the raised pieces to add depth.  Articulation is the big change vs older figures, with the figure now devoid of pinned joints, which makes a huge difference on a figure like Tegan, who has bare arms and legs. This also represents the Vortex Edition commitment to developing new figures and parts rather than borrowing from existing sculpts - Tegan’s legs, for example, could have been taken from the existing Peri figure. We have 14 points of articulation, including a new addition in the shape of ankle joints. The other joints remain as they were, minus the pins, with both knees and elbows bending to a near 90-degree position. The shoulders can rotate and extend outward, while the head sits on a ball joint, enabling the head to rotate and hold some movement for Tegan to tilt her head. Despite the heeled feet, the ankle joints come into their own in allowing Tegan to stand upward. Its not as stable as a flat-footed figure, so be mindful that any knocks or nudges may see her fall over.  Moving to the Dalek, and this takes the existing Resurrection Dalek last seen in the 2024 B&M History of the Daleks  2-Pack. The model does not include the neck rings or dome, and instead, the gap above the shoulder section has an inserted ‘destroyed’ section featuring the Dalek Mutant. This is not strictly accurate to the Dalek Drones we see destroyed towards the end of episode 2, where the domes and neck rings were seen on the Dalek but blown up and with the mutant oozing out. However, this is a reasonable compromise compared to the complexity of creating an upper exploded dome section.  The lower half of the Dalek is grey with black base trim, hemispheres, and slatting. The ‘battle damage’ is extended to the base with some darker ‘scorching’ added to parts of the lower skirt. The sucker and gun arms are cast in black, with a red barrel painted into the gun section. The Dalek’s articulation is solely in these two attachments, with both sucker and gun ball jointed to rotate and move within the confines of the front emplacement. While ‘destroyed’, the Dalek still retains the wheels on the base, allowing it to be pushed around if needed and also giving it a slight lift off a surface. The exposed mutant is a green ‘brain’ piece sitting into a darker, more vibrant green ooze with its tentacles reaching outward. There are also a couple of visible internal pipes, painted white and featuring a corrugated texture. Some of the vibrant green paint is painted over the edge and shown as dripping on the casing. Looking closer, you can see this is the same inserted ‘Dalek mutant’ piece as used on the Rememberance of the Daleks set from way back in 2012. While this new set doesn’t use the claw piece from that set, you can still see the Dalek eye within the brain section, although this is not painted in an attempt to disguise it.  The set features two further accessories which expand the story telling elements available to us as collectors, while not necessarily being interacted with from either Tegan or the destroyed dalek. The first of these is the Dalek Trooper Gun, worn predominantly by the Dalek Troopers led by Commander Lytton. It is cast in silver, with a red emitter at one end and with an internal opening at the hand end. Built into this socket is an internal grip which allows a Doctor Who figure's hand to be inserted to hold the gun. Tegan can hold this with either hand, the left being the better suited, and despite the size of the weapon, she remains well balanced while holding the weapon. The inclusion of the weapon is more of a build for the existing Fifth Doctor figure from Resurrection, allowing the scene where he is confronting Davros. Like Tegan, the weapon fits fine onto the Doctor’s arms.  Fifth Doctor Not Included The second accessory is the Movellan Virus Cylinder, as seen in the first episode when the Army uncovers them in a London Docklands warehouse. This is a cast piece in blue plastic, with a green, almost moss like weathering is lined in around the fins of the piece. Like the gun, Tegan can hold this, but it is essentially a prop piece to expand a Resurrection of the Daleks display.  The Resurrection of the Daleks Tegan Jovanka and Destroyed Dalek Vortex Edition set retails for £44.99. With such a variation of releases and their contents so far in the Vortex Ediion line the value for money of this set is difficult to define. It is the set (to date) with the lowest number of included parts apart from the 3rd Doctor  with the roleplay screwdriver. The Meep  set got extra heads and hands, while the Master set  featured an alternative head and a few more accessories. It is therefore reasonable to ask whether an alternative Tegan head with bandage was possible, or a slightly more accurate Destroyed Dalek? With the existing Resurrection of the Daleks figures (not included) These aside, it is great to finally add another Classic Companion to the range while also expanding the display for Resurrection beyond the Doctor, Daleks and Davros. The Tegan figure is also designed in such a way that there are certainly options for future female companions from parts of Tegan, perhaps a Barbara or a Victoria?  The Janet Fielding head also provides future options for other Tegan figures, the flight attendant version might be a nice addition. Keep Track of all the Doctor Who figures from Character Toys at our comprehensive Doctor Who Collectors Database & Checklist 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...

The Factory Entertainment Battlestar Galactica 3.75-inch figures have opened for pre-order ahead of a Quarter 4 (October-December) 2026 release. The launch figures include a wave of five boxed figures including Starbuck, Apollo, Boomer, Cylon Centurian, and Cylon Commander. These are packed individually but sold as a case only. You can then equip the Battlestar Galactica fighter pilots with an electronic Colonial Viper which accomodates one of the figure. It comes with light up cockpit effect and sound effects to mimic take off, turbo boost, and laser fire. It also features retractable landing gear, and a flight stand for flying displays. From the classic 1970s television series Battlestar Galactica comes a new assortment of 3.75" scale action figures, inspired by the characters and designs that defined a generation of science-fiction television. Each figure features an authentic character likeness, thirteen points of articulation, and carefully detailed, screen-accurate costumes and accessories. A sealed carton of five-factory-fresh-figures, only available from Factoryent.com, each figure is packaged individually in retro-inspired window boxes. These figures are designed to feel right at home alongside vintage collectibles—while benefiting from modern sculpting and articulation. The figures in this sealed-carton assortment, unique to Factoryent.com are: Lieutenant Starbuck Accessories: Removable pilot helmet, holster, blaster, and leg computer. Lieutenant Boomer Accessories: Removable pilot helmet, holster, blaster, and leg computer. Captain Apollo Accessories: Removable pilot helmet, holster, blaster, and leg computer. Cylon Centurion (Silver) Accessories: Sword, scabbard, rifle, and blaster. Cylon Command Centurion (Gold) Accessories: Sword, scabbard, rifle, and blaster. From the classic 1970s television series Battlestar Galactica comes the Colonial Viper Electronic Vehicle, the iconic starfighter of the Ragtag Colonial Fleet. Scaled to fit 3.75" action figures, this detailed vehicle brings the excitement of the series to life with light and sound features operated by remote control. Designed to capture the look and feel of the original on-screen Viper, the vehicle features a detailed opening cockpit that seats one figure, removable landing gear, and an included display stand—perfect for play or display. Electronic features include: Light-up cockpit “Turbo Boost” effect Launch sequence effect Laser cannon effects The Colonial Viper requires 5 AAA batteries (3 for the Viper, 2 for the remote control). Batteries not included. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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 has shared the following press release for a year long celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Transformers: The Movie. The 'Apology Tour' program will include screenings and panels through the year at key events, supported by publishing and licensed products, including action figures via the Super7 arrangements. In the Hasbro Transformers line itself we have a 40th Anniversary series to look forward too with a Fan Stream on the 15th of February 2026 which will unveil, in full, new figures of Shockwave, Skywarp, Wheeljack, Kranix, Sunstreaker, Astrotrain and Snarl PAWTUCKET, R.I. , 13. February 2026 – Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, is officially kicking off a year-long celebration of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE’s 40th anniversary that honours the film for its epic action, iconic characters, and that tragic moment fans are very much still processing.   In 1986, THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE rolled into theatres and proved that animated films can pull an emotional punch that can last across decades. The Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and in a moment that audiences young and old were not prepared for, Optimus Prime was defeated in an epic showdown with his arch-nemesis Megatron. This single moment hit hard and quietly taught millions of kids that great leadership sometimes comes with sacrifice. Decades later, the movie has only grown more legendary through home video re-releases, theatrical revivals, and generations of fans passing the Matrix of Leadership down to new viewers accompanied by a gentle reminder of that heart-wrenching scene.   The animated classic featured an all-star voice cast including Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Frank Welker (Megatron), Orson Welles (Unicron), Judd Nelson (Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime), Leonard Nimoy (Galvatron), Eric Idle (Wrek-Gar), and Robert Stack (Ultra Magnus).   “ THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE marked a defining moment for the franchise,” said Alyse D'Antuono, Vice President, Global Brand & Franchise Strategy, Action Brands, Hasbro. “From the emotional impact of Optimus Prime’s passing to the dynamic storytelling that followed, we recognize just how powerful, and unforgettable, that moment remains. This anniversary is about honoring the legacy, thanking fans for four decades of loyalty and passion as Hasbro and our partners mark this milestone across entertainment, toys, and ... More Than Meets The Eye surprises, with additional anniversary news to follow.”   THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th anniversary APOLOGY TOUR experience includes: The 1986 Apology Tour : Forty years later…it still hits like a truck. The loss of Optimus Prime remains one of the most talked-about moments in franchise history. Hasbro is leaning into that shared experience with a playful, year-long “1986 Apology Tour,” bringing fans together to grieve, heal, and reminisce together at special fan events & screenings all year long. More information to follow and tissues strongly encouraged. Hasbro THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Lineup : To make it up to fans, Hasbro has revealed a new wave of products celebrating the film’s milestone anniversary. For the first time ever, fans can experience THE MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP premium electronic movie replica alongside new STUDIO SERIES additions featuring Shockwave, Skywarp, Wheeljack, Kranix, Sunstreaker, Astrotrain and Snarl. Hasbro Pulse will host a livestream on February 15 th to walk through the lineup, complete with surprises and characters fans love, without any unexpected plot twists. Pre-orders will officially go live on February 16 and 17 th . Previously revealed products inspired by Optimus Prime, Megatron, Hot Rod, Hound and Scourge are also part of the lineup, with additional reveals planned throughout the year. Publishing and Licensing Products : One apology isn’t enough. Hasbro and its partners are giving fans even more to celebrate with a powerful lineup of collectibles and storytelling honoring the 40th anniversary, including products from Culture Fly, Jada Toys, Monogram, ShuShu Papa, Skybound Entertainment, Super7, Threezero and Trends International. Stay tuned for more details.   For the latest information on the TRANSFORMERS brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on  Instagram , @TRANSFORMERS on  X , @TRANSFORMERS on  Facebook  and @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on  TikTok .  To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane have released the following press release confiming they have agreed a new licence through Sony Interactive Entertainment for both Helldivers 2 and God of War video game franchises. The agreement also includes the licence for figures from other Sony products including The Last of Us, Uncharted, Twisted Metal, Ghost of Yōtei, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon and Bloodborne. McFarlane willrelease action figures for both properties under their Elite Edition and Gaming umbrellas. The Helldivers 2 figures are listed to include the armour sets for the B-01 Tactical, CE-35 Trench Engineer, the SA-04 Combat Technician, and the TR-40 Gold Eagle. These are listed for release in Spring 2026 and may well be previewed at Toy Fair 2026. The God of War figures are planned as Summer 2026 releases. February 13th, 2026 – Tempe, AZ – McFarlane Toys, a leader in the collectibles category, proudly announces a new collection of action figures officially licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, featuring characters from some of the most popular PlayStation video game franchises: Helldivers 2 and God of War. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the upcoming 7” scale action figures based on Helldivers 2 are designed to captivate fans and collectors alike. Boasting ultra-articulation, these figures capture the essence of these iconic PlayStation video game characters, allowing fans to immerse themselves in dynamic play experiences. The Helldivers 2 collection will include Super Earth soldier action figures with the following armor sets: B-01 Tactical, CE-35 Trench Engineer, SA-04 Combat Technician, and TR-40 Gold Eagle. Helldivers 2 and God of War will be part of the McFarlane Elite Edition and McFarlane Gaming Edition lines, in addition to the highly detailed sculpts, paint and articulation, these incredible action figures will also include an assortment of accessories for maximum play and posing options. The Helldivers 2 action figures are scheduled for release in Spring 2026, with God of War following in Summer 2026. Products will be available for purchase online and at select retailers, with pre-order details shared closer to release. More details to follow on the incredible lineup planned for God of War! In addition to Helldivers 2 and God of War, additional action figure collections will be released that are inspired by some of the most iconic games and franchises on PlayStation, including The Last of Us, Uncharted, Twisted Metal, Ghost of Yōtei, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon and Bloodborne. For more information about McFarlane Toys and its expanding lineup of collectibles, please visit mcfarlane.com. “Any time McFarlane Toys has a chance to bring beloved characters to life, we jump at it. Given that PlayStation is deeply rooted in gaming and entertainment makes the collaboration even more exciting, as we develop ideas alongside the teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Depending on the game or brand, we strive to design items that we ourselves would want to own. Being faithful to what gamers already know and love about these games will always be at the forefront.” – Todd McFarlane, Founder and CEO McFarlane Toys. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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...

After last week's reveals of new licensces coming to Super7, we have two more now announced on the eve of New York Toy Fair. They include Law & Order, the long running US Police Drama, and Dreamwork's Shrek. Like the previous announcements, there is no confirmation as yet as to where these fit in across the Super7 Re:Action, Deluxe, and Ultimates line. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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...

It is now less than 100 days until the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on the 22nd of May 2026. So far, we've had a teaser trailer and a short spot at the Superbowl which did divide fans considering it consisted of a single sequence of Mando and Grogu being pulled on a hover-carriage by a team of Tauntauns. We had some fun with a replication of one of the scenes from the Superbowl spot using the existing Black Series Tauntaun and the Mando Kries Grogu. The first offiical news landed on Friday the 13th of February ahead of Toy Fair 2026 and featured products across companies like Lego, Jada Toys, Jazwares, Funko, and Hasbro. Within the Hasbro offerings we can look forward to Vintage Collection releases of Mando & Grogu, IG-11, and Imperial Remnant Troopers. The Imperial's also get a new AT-RT vehicle to pilot into battle. In the Black Series there is a similar, but not identical theme, with a Deluxe release of Mando & Grogu, Imperial Remnant AT-AT Driver, AT-RT Driver, and two Stormtrooper variants. We also get a new figure of Colonel Ward as played by Sigourney Weaver. The Black Series will also replicate the 2019 White Box First Edition releases for the Mandalorian & Grogu figures, with the five general releases available in the special packaging. All of the Black Series reveals can be found on our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collector Database Original Speculation.... When we consider the new characters and creatures we see in the trailer, Sigourney Weaver's New Republic character is the first prime candidate for a new figure. The same can be said of Zeb Orrelious, who is glimpsed in the trailer battling with his bo-staff. We've already seen a live-action Zeb in the Disney+ series, and it would be great to bring a live-action release into the Black Series and take a step closer to a full live-action Ghost crew. The Anzellans, as mentioned earlier, are seen with Grogu piloting a speeder of sorts, and if we want to go deep into The Mandalorian & Grogu merchandising with a small-format vehicle, this one looks plausible Rotta the Hutt, son of Jabba the Hutt, will play a big part in the movie - literally - and while we see just one shot of him, he does look like a good option for a deluxe Black Series release in a similar size to his father's existing figure. We also see the Desilijic clan symbol on the door of a vault defended by large Droids. While there is no further context, the Droids themselves would make impressive Black Series releases. One of my favourite moments in the trailer was the Amani in the water. This is a callback to Amanaman from Jabba's Palace in Return of the Jedi, and whether this is Amanaman or another Amani, it is good to see them return to the Star Wars franchise. The final figure possibility, although it would be another large deluxe, would be the creature Mando is riding in an arena. This is a Mantellian Savrip, one of the beasts shown on the Dejarik board when Chewbacca and C-3PO play the game in A New Hope. Whatever Hasbro has in store, it is going to be a fun few months and I would suspect as this is the first Star Wars big screen outing since 2017 we can expect a relatively strong level of support on the toy front, in the Black Series and wider through the VIntage Collection, potentially the Retro Collection, and beyond into other companies such as S.H. Figuarts, and the Jazwares Micro Galaxy Fleet releases. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available 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...

"One thing about 'Star Wars' that I'm really proud of is that it expands the imagination." In 2021, Lucasfilm celebrated its 50th Anniversary, and to mark that event, Hasbro released a number of Star Wars Black Series figures that marked particular eras of Star Wars. These included Kenner repainted figures on classic cards such as Greedo and the Jawa, Publishing releases from Star Wars comics and novels, and figures from the live action and animated content on classic inspired packaging like POTF2 and from The Clone Wars. Despite the 50th Anniversary being 2021 in terms of dating, the line did continue forward, and in 2022, Hasbro released a final figure under the 50th Anniversary banner celebrating the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas.  George has had a number of figure releases in the past, all in the 3.75-inch Star Wars line, including as an X-Wing Pilot (Jorg Sacul), as Baron Papanoida based on his cameo in Revenge of the Sith, and as a Stormtrooper in the Saga Collection. It is from this latter release that the Black Series version takes inspiration, recreating George as an Imperial Stormtrooper from the Original Trilogy, complete with a removable helmet. The figure is given a Kenner-esque retro cardback, using the original Star Wars logo for A New Hope and the tramline design. Even the artwork of the Stormtrooper and the red of the backing card and name plate are consistent with the original 1977 release from Kenner. In fact, the only real variation on the card front from those 70s and 80s cards is the use of the golden Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary logo. This is then repeated on the cardback along with the timeline we’ve seen on all the other releases and a short piece of text that focuses on the Lucasfilm history. Interestingly, and different to other 50th Anniversary Lucasfilm figures, space is turned over to a picture of George - albeit alongside a Sandtrooper - and some background text referencing George's accomplishment in film. As a carded figure, George is primarily designed to be displayed mint-in-packaging. If it is opened, the box and blister are damaged to some degree, and there is no repack option as we get on the boxed Black Series releases. George utilises the newer Imperial Stormtrooper body that has been in circulation since 2020, when it debuted alongside the start of the Phase 4 Galaxy Collection packaging. This incorporates cast gloss white armoured pieces, connected at the jointed sections by black joints that replicate the combat suit underneath the armour, completed with a ribbed finish. That minimises paintwork overall with just a few spots of black on the stomach section and again on the canister on the rear belt. There is also some overpainting of black on parts like the forearms, where the black undersuit continues onto what would be a cast white section. The headsculpt, new for this figure (and at the time of writing never used elsewhere), features that iconic look for George, probably circa him making the Prequel movies, with his now trademark grey silver beard and hair c,omplete with front fringe swept up and back away from his forehead. Facial printing picks out the eyes and adds some more subtle shading and colour around the nose and the mouth. It is recogniseable as Lucas, particularly front on, but perhaps looses some of that likeness transplanted as it is onto a Stormtrooper body that does not have the same overall build.  The figure comes with a Stormtrooper helmet that is wearable, cast in the same gloss white plastic but with a small amount of flexibility to aid it going on over George’s head which is a snug fit particularly getting it over the front of his quiff. The helmet has black painted visor and upper trim along the brow ridge. The cheek, nose and mouth vents are also painted black with silver down the nose section and to either side of the mouth piece. A final pair of vents on the ridge, either side of the mouth, are painted in blue. George comes with a base E-11 Stormtrooper Blaster, cast in grey black plastic with sufficient component detail on the sculpt but no paint work. There is no holster option on this newer Stormtrooper, so the weapon can only be held and only in the right hand, with the left able to cradle the barrel.  Articulation, as it was on the base figure, is all pinless and built into and around the armour, ensuring the overall look of the figure remains unbroken across most posed positions. There are 21 points of articulation, including butterfly shoulders under the hinged pauldrons to aid arm movement and in particular two handed firing positions with the blaster. The knees have scope to bend and kneel, while the ankle rockers are stable once posed, keeping George in check with more dynamic running poses available with the use of a support stand (not included).  The figure does suffer slightly from transplanting a new head onto an existing body, and therefore it doesn’t quite feel like George in terms of build and even the head, while a good likeness, can look out of place from certain angles. Head aside, this is a run-of-the-mill Stormtrooper with the improved body, wide-ranging articulation, and with a solitary blaster as an accessory. I wonder here if the figure could have played even further on George Lucas’s role here for display, including a Directors clapper-board or clipboard for him to hold to really lean into who he is. As a release, this is one of just a few figures that mark the creative minds behind Star Wars. Alongside Georg,e we also have a figure of Dave Filoni as Trapper Wolf from his brief role in The Mandalorian. And from the Mandoverse, a figure of Jon Favreau unmasked in the Paz Viszla armour, a character he voices. George can now join this group of Star Wars creators, carded or uncarded, or can even simply be recruited into your Stormtrooper forces with you as the collector, knowing that beneath that row of helmets on display, George Lucas is making a 6-inch scaled cameo. Keep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist 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...