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McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. Among these is the Gold Label Collection Exclusives. We already knew that one of the first Witcher figures from McFarlane would be a Gold Label Collection Exclusive. This Walmart version of Geralt of Rivia features him in his Kaer Morhen Armour and includes both swords, which then fit into working sheaths on his back. The Gold Label Geralt is down as a January 2021 release. There is no confirmation either way of availability outside of the US. Checkout our blog page 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,

NECA have unveiled the packaging design for their next Ultimate Back to the Future Figure, Marty McFly from Back to the Future II Marty will feature box art on the packaging taken from the original movie posters as well as the BTTF 35th Anniversary logo. He should start shipping to retailers towards the middle to the end of October 2020. Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. The Platinum Collection is a series of metallic coloured figures that will be inserted as Chase figures in cases. The Doom Marauder will be given the Platinum Collection and released as a Chase figure among the case assortment in a rich bronze finish. The figure will come with the same contents as the main release, and we expect this chase variant to start shipping along with the general release this Autumn. He is exclusive to Walmart so while the main figure is a general release, Walmart will be the only place to find this chase version. Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. The Platinum Collection is a series of metallic coloured figures that will be inserted as Chase figures in cases. The Arkham Asylum Batman will get this treatment in a bronze finish. This Chase figure is a Walmart Exclusive so will only be found in Walmart stores in the US among general releases of the same figure. Bats will come with the same contents as the main release, and we expect this chase variant to start shipping along with the general release this Autumn. Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. Among these is the Gold Label Collection Exclusives. Spawn has so far been restricted to guest appearances in the Mortal Kombat line - and the big kickstarter campaign - but McFarlane are now ready to release Spawn in his own series of figures. The line will launch with Mandarin Spawn and while we await the official reveal of the general figure in the traditional red, this Gold Label blue version has been unveiled. Mandarin Spawn will include both a staff and a sword. The figure is exclusive to Walmart in the US and is up for preorder now with a January 2021 release date. There is no confirmation either way of availability outside of the US. Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. The variant version of the Mortal Kombat Kitana see's her existing figure updated to her Battle Kahnun skin. Kitaa will include two fans - one open and one closed - as well as a Sai. She will be an immediate release in October 2020 and is exclusive to Walmart in the US. It is not confirmed either way on her availability outside of the US. Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. These include some general release figures, with Walmart having exclusivity over the initial pre-orders (as far as we can tell). The Winter Purple Variant Sub Zero was revealed a few weeks ago. The full figure is now revealed and uses the existing sculpt with an updated paint job for the Winter Purple Variant Skin. He comes with two translucent axe weapons and a translucent purple skull and spine. The figure is set for a February 2021 release. Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. These include some general release figures, with Walmart having exclusivity over the initial pre-orders (as far as we can tell). The next Warhammer 40k figure will be this wonderful looking Adepta Sororitas Battle Sister. The Battle Sister is painted in the colours of the Order of Our Martyred Lady. She will come with both a bolter and a chainsword and is up for pre-order now, with a February 2021 release date. The Battle Sisters make up the vast majority of each of the Orders Militant, gunning down heretic, xenos and traitor alike with their holy trinity of weaponry – bolter, melta and flamer. They are the foot soldiers of the Emperor, his sword of defiance and his shield indomitable. Beneath their thundering bolters countless aliens, mutants, traitors and heretics have met their doom. Wherever they advance across the battlefield the light of the Emperor spreads like a holy dawn, manifesting in miracles that see the bolts and blasts of the enemy turned impossibly aside or the foe consumed by the fires of righteous retribution. Onwards the Battle Sisters march, their exultant prayers ringing out all the more stridently at these breathtaking proofs of the Emperor’s manifest divinity, and with every squeeze of their triggers they dispatch more of the unworthy abominations that dare stand against the Master of Mankind. Incredibly detailed 7” scale figures based off the Warhammer 40k Franchise Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing This Sister of Battle dons the classic Black armor of the Order of Our Martyred Lady Includes a Bolter, a Chain Sword, and a base Figure is showcased in Warhammer McFarlane Gold Label Series themed window box packaging Collect all Additional McFarlane Toys Warhammer 40k Figures Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. The unpainted "Artists Proof" Necron Warrior from Warhammer 40k was inevitable after a similar announced release for the Primaris Space Marine. This new version of the Necron Warrior is the same sculpt as the main release, and comes with the same weaponry. Being unpainted, it mimics its 25mm tabletop cousins - allowing you to paint up the figure as you see fit. The Artists Proof Necron is a Walmart Exclusive in the US and is down for a release in late October (2020). There is no confirmation either way of availability outside of the US. Beneath the skin of the galaxy lurks the eldritch menace known as the Necrons. Having long ago made a devil’s bargain to swap the frailties of flesh for undying metal, they now stir to murderous wakefulness on worlds uncounted after millions of years of slumber, and seek to reclaim the stars from those who have usurped them. Though they have the nigh-indestructible bodies of killer machines, the Necrons possess a macabre and captivating character, and their armies are many and varied. Whether it be a council of haughty Overlords and genius Crypteks fighting to outdo one another, a relentless phalanx of android warriors, a fast-moving swarm of Canoptek constructs, or an entire dynasty ready for war, no other army can match the resilience and sophisticated weaponry of the Necrons on the battlefield. First ever incredibly detailed 7” scale figures from the Warhammer 40,000 universe Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing Comes unpainted to give customers the same option to paint the figure however they desire just like the iconic Warhammer 40,000 miniatures Includes Gauss Flayer, Canoptek Scarab, and base Figure is showcased in Warhammer 40,000 themed window box packaging Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. Among these is the Gold Label Collection Exclusives. The Batman Gold Label Collection figure is "inspired from the mind of Todd McFarlane" and features removable goggles over the cowl and a pair of twin daggers that can be sheathed in a section of his cloak. The figure is exclusive to Walmart in the US and is up for preorder now with a January 2021 release date. There is no confirmation either way of availability outside of the US. In the 1980’s, Todd McFarlane began drawing Batman™ professionally, working on the classic storyline “Batman: Year Two™” in Detective Comics™, and creating iconic artwork, including his dynamic cover for Batman #423. Todd went on to become a titan of the comic book industry, but has always had an affinity for Batman, stating, “I’ve always liked the fact that Batman has no superpowers. When it comes down to it, he’s just a dude in a costume. Conceivably, if you pushed him off a roof (Batarangs, etc. aside), he could potentially die, unlike Superman™.” Product Features: Incredibly detailed 7” scale figures based off the DC Multiverse Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play This Batman figure is inspired from the mind of Todd McFarlane, to create a new never before seen before version of Batman. This figure is featured with a Black Cape and Cowl Batman comes with two swords, and a base Includes collectable art card with Todd McFarlane Batman artwork on front and character biography on the back. Figures are showcased in McFarlane Gold Label Series DC themed window box packaging Checkout our blog page 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,

McFarlane have announced a raft of new 7 inch figures heading to Walmart in the US. These include some general release figures, with Walmart having exclusivity over the initial pre-orders (as far as we can tell). The My Hero Academia figure of Shota Aizawa will feature two head options and two versions of his scarf - one normal, one active. Pre-orders are open now and Shota is a February 2021 release. A pro hero who works as a teacher at U.A. High School, he is a rational thinker who avoids wasting time. His Quirk, Erasure, allows him to turn off other the Quirks of people he stares at. Incredibly detailed 7” scale figure based on the Anime My Hero Academia Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing Shota Aizawa is featured in his professional hero outfit Shota comes with 2 heads; normal and quirk versions, two scarves; normal and active, and a base Figure is showcased in My Hero Academia themed window box packaging Checkout our blog page 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,

In 2020, Hasbro announced a new packaging format for the Star Wars Black Series. This Phase 4 packaging would be called the Galaxy Collection. This new format would group figures by movie or series - and would launch with two waves. Wave 1 was a mixed wave, while a 2nd wave would be a special release for Rebels. It would finally complete the Ghost crew with the release of Zeb as a Deluxe figure. It would also repack the previous Rebels figures, updating those who predated face printing to an improved decor. In this review we will be taking a look at the re-released Ahsoka Tano. Packaging 3.5 Ahsoka is packed in the new for 2020 Galaxy Collection (Phase 4) packaging. It retains the exact same dimensions as the previous box but now has a cut in angled side spine on the right hand side. Here we have character specific artwork with a specific colour hue running through it which is unique to Rebels. The artwork links in to previous and future releases and allows boxed collectors to display these at an angle to create a large montage of images. The illustration for Ahsoka has her facing directly forward with her lit lightsabers crossed in front of her. Unlike some of the other Rebels figures, there is nothing but a handful of asteroids in the space above Ahsoka and no clue to the right hand side of what figure we might expect next? The illustration does present a more real world Ahsoka as opposed to her animated look. The purple hue for rebels continues throughout the box with a purple stripe running under the window on the front, where it is confirmed this is a Star Wars Rebels release. Under this is the character name, also in purple. The stripe then continues round the left hand side where it angles upward and continues onto the back of the box where it provides a divider between the lower legal and safety text to the figure details above. The new figures still have a numbering system, which is now specific to the source material. Sabine is REB 06 and this numbering designation sits on the box reverse within the purple border stripe. Above this is another zoomed in version of the Hera artwork and some top line background text in 4 languages. Like Sabine and Hera, the text is written in the past tense which doesn't quite feel right as none of these characters have passed on on screen. The text is also Clone Wars focused, and does not refer to her role in Rebels - which is a shame? "Ahsoka Tano, a Togruta female, was the padawan learner to Anakin Skywalker and a hero of the Clone Wars. Alongside Anakin, she grew from headstrong student to mature leader. But her destiny laid along a different path to the Jedi " The shape of the new packaging dictates the need for quite a lot of sealing tape on the top flap and the straight left hand spine - this does look messy against the duller black of the new box. It is easiest to extract Sabine via the base flap which is only held in with one piece of tape. The innards of the box slide out complete, including the window front which is part of the inner tray. Hera is set against a plain grey neutral card back - there is no re-use of the purple here and this grey is consistent on all Galaxy Collection releases. The figure and two lightsabers are held into the inner tray purely by the way it is shaped, there are no ties or straps to cut through or untangle and nothing is taped into place. Paint & Sculpt 4.0 Ahsoka in hand is an impressive sculpt and takes an animated character and converts her to a real life setting in terms of looks and proportions. This is an older Ahsoka of course in Rebels and the sculpt - like the box art - reflects this maturity. The figure uses face print tech, but without an actor to base the look on the results are less effective than usual. You can see some more detail in the eyes, but the skin remains quite flat in tone and depth and the facial markings remain painted as far as I can tell. Her head tails are cast in a softer plastic and have been painted in white with the blue patterns added. These are a little off colour in places with blue leaching into white. There is also a line where her headpiece meets the head tails and the way the white is presented on the edge it looks like the forehead headpiece goes under the head tails and not the other way round. Ahsoka is wearing a variation of her Rebels outfit, with tones of brown throughout. In the show this is presented with more a blue hue and it's a shame that this new version couldn't tweak the base colours to match. The painted brown detail is good with definition around her belt and stripes on her boots. You can also see the individual button details on her wrist piece and at the base of her chest armour. The skirt piece is soft goods which is well scaled to the figure and it does not look out of place. This is the same figure as was originally released in 2016. The face sculpt is the same but the 2020 version has much better defined likeness thanks to the photo real tech. There are some minor variances in the outfit, particularly the shade of brown on the skirt piece. And for some reason my 2020 Ahsoka is a touch shorter than the 2016 version. The variance looks to be around the hips and waist joints which may be pushed in further in assembly - this may be specific to my figures. As mentioned above, the costume base colours are off vs onscreen and this 2020 re-release was an opportunity to correct this - but it has not been taken. Accessories 2.5 Ahsoka comes with her twin lightsabers. These are both case in silver and feature a larger curved hilt and a smaller straight hilt. Both include a very light blue translucent blade that clips into the hilt. Due to the size, the peg on the blades is extremely thin and fragile and you should handle the blades with care. There are paint apps applied to each hilt with a black grip and button on the larger hilt, and a small red button on the smaller saber hilt. Ahsoka can hold either saber in either hand, and either in the traditional grip or the Ataru-Shien reverse grip. When not in use both sabers have a loop cast at the end and a corresponding hook either side of Ahsoka's belt. The larger curved saber fits fine and hangs naturally at Ahsoka's side - this is the same accessory as was included in 2016. For some reason the smaller saber has been changed vs the 2016 release and is now shorter. It also has had the loop section significantly reduced. Sadly the hook on Ahsoka's belt has not been adjusted to match - so while the small saber works when being held, it can't be hung on Ahsoka's belt on either peg due to the size difference. This is a disappointing oversight. Articulation 4.0 Ahsoka has a total of 16 points of articulation, standard for the time the figure was developed in 2016. All of the joints on the 2020 version are secure and tight with no issues around loose joints, although the knees feel like they could be a weak spot in the future. Head : ball joint neck with pivot Body : ball joint torso Arms : ball joint shoulder, single joint rotating elbow, wrist pivot Legs : ball joint hips, thigh swivel, double joint knees, ankle rocker The arms are slim and unencumbered by any armour so have a full range of movement and this gives the opportunity for a lot of saber posing options including the often used promo shot of Ahsoka with her sabers in a reverse grip behind her back. The original 2016 Ahsoka was terrible to stand and remain standing. This newer version seems to have solved that problem and I am not sure if that is some tweak in the leg assembly which may also explain the height - the older version always looked to have warped legs. The legs have a pretty full range of movement, supported by the soft good skirt and rubbery trim. Summary Like much of the Rebels wave, Ahsoka is a minor improvement but not substantial enough to warrant a repurpose unless you are a boxed collector who wants a full set of the new packaging and its associated artwork. Ahsoka offers an improved face decor to the original, but then a reduced level of accessory application by changing the small light saber and not the hook to hang it on her belt. There was also an opportunity missed - as with all the Rebels repacks - to offer an updated paint job to the bluer tones we see her outfit in in Rebels, and/or to offer her cloak as an added extra. If you don't have Ahsoka yet, then this is a good figure with a handful of inaccuracies and niggles. I score her 3.5, another middle of the road score as applied to most of the Rebels figures in this wave with the exception of Zeb. 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