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Hasbro were confirmed as the new licensee for Ghostbusters in 2019, and would be the fourth major figure company to cover the line after NECA, Mattel and Diamond Select. The first wave of the Plasma Series was announced as the four Ghostbusters and figures of Dana Barrett and Gozer. Packaging 3/5 The Hasbro Ghostbusters are presented in a square box format with a spine down the left and the base of the window and the window then wrapping the top of the box and the right hand side. The design is that of the Ghostbusters uniform, both in colour but also with details like a zip visible and the name of the figure in the same style as the name tags of the Ghostbusters uniform. The left hand spine uses a generic, stylised, image of our four Ghostbusters against a red backdrop. There is no specific art for the figure in the box as we have seen on other lines like Marvel & Star Wars. The back of the box moves to a black finish with some hatching around the top. We have a short piece of background text under the character name. "The Destructor and Traveller : Gozer is the ancient evil with a LOT of aliases" Beneath this is a checklist of the figures in the wave and a picture of the Build-A-Ghost, Vinz Clortho, and confirmation of what parts come with which figure. It is noticeable that the window for the figure is quite loose and not tight fitting to the box. You can almost push your fingers in the sides and round the back. The reason for this is apparent when you open the figure and find the figure tray and the window are not attached to the box and slide out as one piece. Behind them is a very nice red and black card back featuring blue prints of the Ghostbusters Proton Packs. Paint & Sculpt 3/5 Gozer is a striking figure in hand with a face sculpt that does have a passing likeness to Slavitza Jovan. While face print technology looks to be in play with the shading around the eyes they haven't quite gone heavy enough on the eye brows or red shading of the eyes. The lips are also too pursed, and I'd have liked to have seen the sculpt in a snarl as we see on screen. The rest of the body is well executed, cast in a white with pink tinge and then sculpted with the various translucent boils and veins. Paint apps through the body are there, in a subtle white over the base plastic boils. There is plenty of texture through the body sculpt, but it needs a darker wash to bring it out. The head sculpt is more realistic and detailed than the other most recent Diamond figure. The Diamond figure did however have much more defined detail on the body, The Ghostbusters figures look to be in the same scale to the Star Wars Black Series figures, a true 6 inch scale compared to Marvel Legends which is a little bit bigger. Accessories 4/5 Gozer is packed with two alternative lighting hands which can be swapped out easy enough with the standard hands included on the figure. These hands blend fro a pinky white hand into a clear translucent purple lightning effect. Using both hands will allow replication of what we see on the movie when Gozer asks Ray if he is a god? Articulation 4/5 Gozer is articulated fully with 17 points of articulation in total. The articulation on Gozer features a new joint I've not seen before from Hasbro, sitting a chest ball joint on top of a T-joint torso piece. Head : ball joint neck with pivot Body : ball joint chest, T-joint torso pivot Legs : ball joint shoulder, single joint rotating elbows, wrist pivots Legs : ball joint hips, thigh swivel, double joint knees, ankle rockers Gozer is very mobile thanks to these joints, with the new torso combination making a big difference in allowing Gozer to lean back or crouch forward. The one issue she does have is balance. She is wearing high heels, and while the ankle rocker is secure enough the figure over balances far too easily. You will need a stand for Gozer particularly if you are using the lightning effects to keep her upright. Thankfully she does slot onto a Protech stand and once in place posing is no issue. Summary Gozer is my first Ghostbusters Plasma Series figure from Hasbro and its a decent enough marker for the line although like a lot of Hasbro product is missing perhaps one final wash or layer of paint to bring out the detail. Balancing the figure without a stand is difficult, but aside from this articulation is pretty impressive. I score Gozer the Gozerian, The Destructor, The Traveler and Scourge of the Glethestements an above average 3 out of 5. Visit our Hasbro Database for more Ghostbusters news & reviews 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 figures, reviews, review, articulation, hasbro, ghostbusters, plasma series, gozer, the destructor, the traveller

Hasbro Hong Kong have released some details about the Hasbro Fan Expo taking place in Hong Kong next week from 29th July to 2nd of August. The show looks to be carrying the same exclusive as originally planned for SDCC 2020 with the Cobra Commander, Hoth Wampa, Louis Tully & Terro Dog and Transformers set listed as exclusives for the how. The translation of the announcement is not overly clear, but the Hasbro HK team are indicating their will be news for Star Wars, Marvel, Transformers as well as Ghostbusters and what we assume may be GI Joe (lost in translation) Whether this will be reveals of new figures, we will have to wait and see... Dear fans, everyone has noticed that the new limited toys, including transformers, Marvel, and comic characters, as well as star wars movie models In addition to the brand products of " brave " and " Ghostbusters " will be launched this year, are you itchy? 😆 This year, we don't have to pounce around, because the toy army of children have been set up and meet Hong Kong fans from July 29 to August 2th 😎 the exhibition is located on the ground floor of the harbour city marine building Atrium Location, the exhibition area is divided into multiple areas by theme. As long as you like anime characters and toys, you must find the elements in the exhibition area. Apart from enjoying the exhibition, you can also buy the first-selling limited products at the venue 🤩 with a large number of products that will satisfy the wishes and shopping desires of anime fans! As to what products and arrangements are in place, please pay close attention to the introduction of this page. Everyone remember mark the following days 😉: Hasbro Fans Expo 2020 Date: 29 July-2 August 2020 Location: Atrium, ground floor, Harbour City, tsim sha tsui 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,

Mezco ended SDCC 2020 week and MezcoCon with this animated tease of the Fantastic Four heading to Mezco. The accompanying message on social media clarified the Fantastic Four would be coming to Mezco's One:12 line of figures. With no images, we have to assume these will be at least a 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,

Mezco's 5Points line of limited articulation 6 inch figures has so far stuck predominantly to more stylised animated characters such as Scooby Doo and the Addams Family. Following the news of an Ultraman 5Points figure, came this announcement for Mezco Monsters. The figures are based on classic Horror Movie characters, but do not appear to be a direct likeness to Universal Monsters or Hammer Horror. We have figures of The Mummy, The Wolfman, Dracula, Frankenstein and the Creature fromthe Black Lagoon. 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,

Mezco have announced another One:12 Collective figure as we come to the end of SDCC week 2020. They are returning to DC, with this new 6 inch John Constantine figure. The Mystic comes with his trademark red tie and overcoat. Accessories look to include a cigarette and a shotgun. There are also two head options shown in the images, one normal and one bloodied and beat up. There also looks to be some magic FX accessories too as John casts his incantations. 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 shared a look at the planned packaging artwork for their Terminator 2-Pack of Sarah and John Connor due later this year. 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,

At the start of SDCC 2020 week, Diamond Select Toys released plans for a future Marvel Select Rampaging Hulk figure for 2021. The news came at the virtual booth for Diamond at Comic Con @ Home. The image shared was only an artist impression at this stage, and the accompanying text does not clarify too much. Later that week we had images of the actual figure, these had been held back for some press activity over the SDCC weekend. The figure will come with two heads and alternative hands and will be 2021 release. Marvel Select Rampaging Hulk Concept Art Concept artwork, design not final. Final artwork and pre-order coming soon! Shipping in 2021! Price: $29.99

Joining McFarlane's My Hero Academia figures in Autumn 2020 are a new version of Katsuki Bakugo, now in his U.A. Festival Outfit, and Hero Killer Stain. 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 formally announced they have secured the licence for The Witcher. We have no further details at this stage, but would assume these would fit into the Video Game line from McFarlane and be a similar scale and articulation as the recent Mortal Kombat and DOOM! figures. McFarlane are confirming the first product will arrive Autumn 2020

Hasbro have revealed, via Yahoo, an exclusive Endor themed Star Wars Black Series set that was originally planned for SDCC 2020. With SDCC now cancelled, the Endor set will go on sale in September via Hasbro Pulse for US collectors. The set contains Black Series figures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia in their Endor gear. Also included is a Paploo Ewok figure and a Speeder Bike. Luke features a soft goods poncho and lightsaber - and both him and Leia come with removable helmets. Leia and Han are armed with blasters. Paploo will come with his staff. While there are no pictures of Han's Trenchcoat or Leia's Poncho, an eBay auction for the set has shown they are included in a baggy to the side of the packaging. It is likely that the figures will get single releases in the future, as has happened with prior SDCC sets. The set is presented in exclusive packaging. It will retail at $109.99 in the US. We await details of global distribution. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HEROES OF ENDOR Figure Set (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $109.99/Available: Fall 2020) Fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS Galaxy with this premium STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HEROES OF ENDOR Figure Set, which includes characters including HAN SOLO, PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA, LUKE SKYWALKER, AND PAPLOO and is inspired by the STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. STAR WARS fans and collectors can display this highly poseable (4 fully articulated limbs per figure) figure set, featuring quality detail and deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection. This figure set also comes with a STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI-inspired Speeder Bike that makes a great addition to any STAR WARS collection. Includes 4 figures, Speeder Bike, and 6 accessories. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US & Canada in September 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 are running McFarlaneCon this week to coincide with what would have been SDCC 2020. They have revealed a new wave of DC Multiverse Dark Nights : Metal figures, including their first Build-a-Figure. The wave includes Robin (Earth-22), Superman, Batman and Batman who Laughs. Collect all of these to build The Merciless. Robin will feature three head sculpts - we originally assumed this is within the same pack. Sadly, it's been since confirmed that the Robin figures do not come with all three heads - but are chase variants within the wave. The Batman who Laughs , who has already been released as a figure in the first wave, will now include Sky Tyrant Wings. The wave will go up for pre-order in late August 2020 with an Autumn 2020 release date. The latest DC Multiverse Build A Fig wave is coming. Collect Robin™️ Earth-22 figure from the Dark Nights: Metal comic book series, Superman™️ (The Infected), Batman™️ from Dark Nights: Metal, and The Batman Who Laughs™️ with Sky Tyrant Wings to assemble The Merciless™️ from Dark Nights: Metal! Robin™️ Earth-22 features assorted heads sculpted with 3 unique expressions. Find all 3 to build your own army! Coming Fall 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 brand new figure for their DOOM video game line... The DOOMSlayer : DOOMicorn skin from DOOM Eternal is a playable skin in both pink and purple colour schemes complete with Unicorn horns and wings.