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NECA have shared the artwork for the packaging of their Ultimate Alpha Predator action figure. The Ultimate Alpha is down for a June 2020 release. Predator – 7″ Scale Action Figure – Ultimate Alpha Predator 100th Edition Figure To commemorate the release of over 100 different Predator figures comes the very first original design and concept by NECA, the Alpha Predator! In place of the traditional tech, gadgets, and armor worn by other yautja, the Alpha’s attire takes on a more insect-like appearance; a subtle homage to the original 1987 Predator design. Standing at 8” tall with over 30 points of articulation, the Ultimate Alpha Predator is an entirely new sculpt kitted out with an array of accessories including a removable mask, hook, gauntlets, and 3 pairs of interchangeable hands. Classic Predator weapons such as the wrist blades, staff, and shuriken, have been reimagined to fit his unique theme. Deluxe Ultimate Packaging with new artwork by Jason Edmiston and an original origin story! Shipping Date: June 2020

Mezco have started their teasers for Toy Fair 2020, and the first of which confirms a brand new One:12 Collective 6 inch scale action figure of Thanos! The Mad Titan looks to be based off his comic book appearance and he of course comes with the Infinity Gauntlet that includes light up functions. More details will be confirmed at Toy Fair 2020. Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, mezco, one 12, collective, thanos, marvel, infinity gauntlet

After teasing Leonardo last week, Super7 have now confirmed the full line up for their 2nd wave of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimate figures. Wave 2 will bring us 7 inch scale figures of Bebop, Shredder and Mutagen Man. Leonardo makes up the 4 figure wave, putting us half way to the full foursome of TMNT after the wave 1 release of Raphael. Each figure will come with appropriate accessories, including both a painted set of weapons and a weapons rack as a nod to the original figure releases. Each figure will come in a window box with outer slip cover. Images of these have also been shared, although they remain subject to approval. The pre-order period is now open and runs to 3rd March 2020. The figures are then made to order and will ship in the Spring of 2021. Cowabunga, dudes! Super7 is pleased to continue the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ULTIMATES! with the new Wave 2 edition Pre-Order! Available for a limited time, these are a must have for the TMNT fan! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ULTIMATES! Wave 2 Edition Pre-Order is open through March 2, 2020. Each 7-inch articulated deluxe TMNT action figure is intricately painted and features a massive cache of weapons and interchangeable accessories. Each figure come with an alternative set hands for highly posable play and display, plus a fully loaded weapons rack. Each figure will come with a PAINTED set of rack accessories in addition to an UNPAINTED set still on their rack. Bebop, the Evil Mutant Punk Rock Hog comes equipped with: Fists (2) Gripping Hands (2) Shell Drill Garbage Can Shield Knife Weapons Rack Weapon Rack Includes: Shell Drill Garbage Can Shield Knife Leonardo, the wise leader of the TMNT, comes with: Alternate Head Fists (2) Gripping Hands (2) Expressive Hands (2) Open Communicator Closed Communicator Pizza Slice Katana (2) Weapons Rack Weapons Rack includes: Kama Turtle Fist Dagger (2) Sai (2) Ninja Stars (2) The Evil Shredder is ready to strike down the Turtles with: Alternate head Fists (2) Gripping Hands (2) Open Hands (2) Katana Cloth Cape Weapons Rack Weapon Rack Includes: Katana Kama Fist Dagger (2) Ninja Stars (2) The Non-Stop Mutating Monster, Mutagen Man, comes with: Fists (2) Gripping hands (2) Mutagen Machine Gun Life Support System Skull Plug Gooey Garbage Rack Gooey Garbage Rack Includes: Fish Wrench Eyeball Turtle Pizza Apple Core Bone Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors,

Yoda was first released in the Star Wars Black Series in 2014. He went on to get two further releases in 2019 - one as an update to the original in the Archive line, and this second version of Yoda as a Force Ghost. The figure was exclusive to Walmart in the US and was sold via the Fan Channel elsewhere. I have badged this figure as a Return of the Jedi release, but this could just as easily be a Last Jedi version. Packaging 4/5 The packaging for Yoda is the standard size and layout and predominantly black. Instead of the red figure backdrop and side spine, the Force Spirit release is an ice blue colour - the same scheme as used in 2017 for the Obi-Wan Kenobi Force Spirit. Being an exclusive there is no numbering on the figure. The Gregory Titus artwork also uses a blue hue and for me is very much Yoda as we see him at the end of Return of the Jedi. Yoda looks a little lost in the box, with a lot of space around the figure. The same Titus artwork is blown up on the back of the box and overlaid with a short piece of background text for Yoda, although not particularly specific to a movie or the Force Spirit that this figure represents. "Yoda was a legendary Jedi Master and stronger than most in his connection with the Force. Small in size but wise and powerful, he trained Jedi for over 800 years playing integral roles in the Clone Wars, the instruction of Luke Skywalker, and unlocking the path to immortality" Paint & Sculpt 3/5 Yoda shares the same sculpt as the original 2017 version (and by default the Archive version). The sculpt is excellent and this version has face print application which really brings out the eyes as well as the lines and wrinkles on Yoda's face. To achieve the Force Spirit effect the head is coloured in a glossy, pearlescent blue. The body is covered in soft good robes. An outer see through robe - similar to what they used on Obi-Wan - and another inner lower robe with a darker finish. His upper torso is painted in another pearlescent shade somewhere between pink & purple, while the legs under this secondary robe are translucent blue as are the hands. The original necklace is tucked under the outer robe, while the belt remains in place on the outer robe to hold it in place. You are never going to replicate a Force Spirit properly but this is not a bad effort. Compared to the 2017 Obi-Wan, Yoda is more purple in tone rather than blue and it is a shame the two are not a better match when posed together. I also wonder if Yoda would have looked a little better with the blue shaded robes as used on Obi-Wan. Accessories 2/5 While the figure is the same as the previous results, the accessories have been reduced significantly. There is no snake and no lightsaber - which I do accept are not relevant to Yoada as a Force Spirit. What we do get is his stick. This is cast in a purple plastic with a pearlescent finish. It fits in either hand and can be positioned for him to lean on or carry - or raised to strike someone, perhaps knocking some sense into Skywalker. As we saw in terms of how lost Yoda is in the box without any other accessories. And we are charged the same, if not more for this release. I would argue something more innovative could have been included - perhaps a diorama stand from the Ewok Village big enough for Yoda, Obi-Wan and hopefully a future Anakin to round off the trio (which Anakin would you want?). Articulation 3/5 Force Spirit Yoda has 14 points of articulation, not bad considering his size. The significant loss is a knee joint leaving the legs with the hips, thigh swivel and then straight down to the ankle rockers. Head : neck ball joint Body : waist ball joint Arms : ball joint shoulder, single rotating elbow. wrist pivot Legs : ball joint hip, thigh swivel, ankle rockers The head is pretty much fixed in place with no movement either side, nor up or down. In contrast the arms are very versatile and coupled with the ball joint at the waist Yoda can be bent over to a hunched back look leaning on his stick. The legs will allow Yoda to sit, or stand - and he stands without any stability issues. Summary Force Spirit figures are always going to be difficult to bring to life in action figure form, particularly around the £20 price tab. You can either go down the fully blue translucent route like the Power of the Force Cinema Scene set - or down this more screen accurate look where the character retains some base colouring but given that ethereal look with pearlescent finishes. Yoda goes down a similar route to Obi-Wan but with variant colours - which is a shame when they are posed together. The figure is also quite expensive when you consider this is a 3 inch figure with a stick for the same price as a normal Black Series release. Force Spirit Yoda is going to divide collectors, but it does fit the bill for an Exclusive and I score it a total of 3 out of 5. See More Star Wars Black Series figures action figures, reviews, review, articulation, INSERT KEYWORDS

It seems NECA are going to reveal one of the new 40th Anniversary Series 1 Alien action figures each week as we countdown to New York Toy Fair 2020. They have then confirmed all the figures will be revealed in New York. Here are some details for the Ripley in jumpsuit figure, complete with a new head sculpt, face print technology and new accessories - a cat carrier, jonesy and a motion tracker - as well as the original flame unit. Series 1 is expected in April 2020 The ALIEN 40th Anniversary Collection Ripley includes some all new accessories: the Motion Detector, Cat Carrier, and a new Jonesy. Also includes the flamethrower & digital printed face deco. #facehuggerfriday Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, neca, alien, ripley, 40th anniversary, xenomorph

"no flo wo sho blo co to kro plo no sho fo kro go tro ro flo" Now the episode has aired, the Character Options PR team have provided us with images of the new 5.5 inch Judoon Captain action figure. While there will be some re-use of the older figure, this new Judoon features update chest piece and new devices around the belt - which slot into the existing holes. The head is also new, sculpted with the mohawk as sported by the Captain in the episode. The Judoon will be part of the late February 2020 wave from Character - with the other figures including a new 13th Doctor, Graham O'Brien and the Reconnaissance Dalek. 5.5 inch scale highly detailed articulated Judoon Captain figure from the episode ‘Fugitive of the Judoon’ in Series 12. The Judoon - known for their lack of finesse and thuggish tactics are a species of rhino like aliens and this new figure depicts the leader of the Judoon platoon and comes complete with a new pistol, bio-reader and translator accessories. A must have for any Doctor Who collector. Comes in classic style guide Doctor Who packaging. Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, character options, doctor who, dalek, judoon, TARDIS, doctor, dr who,

NECA expanded their 7 inch Terminator line with two new figures from the 2019 Terminator Dark Fate movie. Released in January 2020, Sarah Connor and the T-800 were packed in window box packaging and were initially planned as the first of at least two waves. As it stands it seems NECA have halted plans for any more Dark Fate figures. Packaging 4/5 The Dark Fate packaging is similar to that used on the Terminator Genisys line in 2015 although the Dark Fate releases use a very dark colour scheme with black as the base and red prominently used for highlighting the artwork and the figure itself with a red backdrop included behind the figure tray. If you look closer the box carries a number of smaller details rather than being plain black - these include technical readouts in feint grey text and some metallic grey borders, with hotter red metal type effects around the window. The boxes are generic and the only difference between the Sarah Connor box and the T-800 is the yellow lettered name on the front and round the back. The right hand side panel has a very striking image of a Rev-9 exoskeleton while the opposite side carries a large movie logo. Round the back we have another image of the Rev-9 skull underneath a short synopsis of the movie itself. "Dani Ramos is living a simple life in Mexico City when a highly advanced and deadly new Rev-09 Terminator travels back through time to hunt and kill her. Dani's survival depends on her joining forces with two warriors: Grace, an enhanced super-soldier from the future, and a battle-hardened Sarah Connor. As the Rev-9 ruthlessly hunts for Dani, the three are led to a T-800 from Sarah's past that may be their last best hope." Paint & Sculpt 4/5 Like the first Sarah Connor release, this older version from Dark Fate holds an excellent likeness to Linda Hamilton - particularly face on. The face is well painted although the eye brows are a little too heavy - I can't wait until NECA launch face print technology to see how that will enhance their scults. The hair is sculpted as part of the head and is layered to sit further forward on her left side with the right brushed behind her ear. This is blonde as a base colour, with white over the top to give an overall greying effect. As this is not a separate piece it has had to be cast in the skin tone and then painted. This has led to some unpainted areas where hair meets skin and is particularly visible around the right ear. A second head sculpt is included with the set and is, for me, the more striking. In this alternative look Sarah is wearing her aviator type sunglasses. This is the same head as the other, but with the glasses glued on top. The shape and positioning of the glasses is spot on and they are even reflective on the lenses when the light catches them. Excellent work. The costume is excellent with a green shirt, overwhich the flak vest has been added as an individual rubberised plastic piece. This is not designed to come off. The legs are a skinny jean with the appropriate stitching and pockets and folds and creases in the fabric. The feet are combat boots with the jeans above them split to come over the top of the laced area. This is the look Sarah wore later in the movie, where as the earlier costume had a black shirt with green combat vest. A word of warning, be careful swapping out the head as the peg uses is very slim and getting the replacement head into position and locked requires a bit of pressure. A similar mechanism is in use on the hands which are also quite delicate. Accessories 4/5 While this is not an Ultimate release, Sarah has been armed very well by NECA with three individual weapons included in the box as well as an alternative right hand. Having tried out both hands, there is very little difference between the two and they both seem to hold all the weapons included. The difference appears to be in the angle the weapon is held and one has a longer trigger finger than the other. It is really a case of trying out all combinations to find the best pose for your display. The first weapon is a small handgun. This is cast in a hard black plastic which feels quite brittle compared to some plastics used by other companies - the trade off is the amount of detail in such a small weapon - including holes above the barrel and even a visible hammer on the firing mechanism. It fits into the right hand and when not in use there is also a holster at Sarah's waist. For some reason the gun will only go fully into this one way with the grip pointing out forward - looking at reference images this does look to be correct. The second weapon is an assault rifle with scope. This is also cast in a hard brittle feeling plastic but again the trade off is the details in the weapon with crisp definition of each part. Once again it slots in the right hand and the left hand is designed to cup and grip the weapon for two handed posing. Finally we have a shotgun, also cast in black plastic but with less detail this time round - but with an added feature that a front grip is articulated under the barrel and can be folded down and out for an additional second grip option. While I don't wish to sound ungrateful considering the weaponry included, but I do love the look of Sarah wielding that rocket launcher and including that would have been cool (even though Sarah is in a different outfit when using this). Articulation 3/5 Sarah Connor has a total of 14 points of articulation, quite low vs similar sized and priced figures. Head : pivot neck peg Body : waist ball joint Arms : ball joint shoulder, single rotating elbow, wrist pivot peg Legs : ball joint hip, single knee joint, ankle rocker The upper body works pretty well although had we had double jointed elbows and a more traditional head ball joint we might have got a bigger range of motion. What we get is the ability for two hand weapon posing. The lower body carries forward the use of the rubberised groin which hides and then moves with the leg articulation. The issue is that the hips don't move too much and when they are moved they do stretch the groin area making it look a bit off. You can achieve some wider stances - but with single joint knees (and not even a rotation) and very limited ankle rockers you will most likely keep Sarah in a neutral pose. While there are restrictions with the articulation, the look of the figure even with some basic poses, is fantastic and she looks great posed with Carl (T-800). Summary The Sarah Connor figure from Dark Fate is certainly a very visual good looking figure, with good paint apps in the main and plenty of detail around the sculpt. Alternative heads give two distinct looks and there are also three weapons to choose from. The only real issue is the lack of posing options, with articulation limited in range. I score the NECA Terminator Dark Fate Sarah Connor a 4 out of 5. See More NECA Terminator figures action figures, reviews, review, articulation, NECA, Terminator, Dark Fate, Sarah Connor, T-800, Carl,

Thirteenth Doctor Highly detailed 5.5 inch scale articulated Doctor Who Thirteenth Doctor figure. Featuring new maroon coloured T Shirt and revised hair colour, it also Includes bum bag and sonic screwdriver accessory. Exploring the Universe, sonic screwdriver in hand, the Doctor is ready to sort right from wrong and save civilisations throughout the galaxy. A must have for all Doctor Who collectors and fans. Comes in classic style guide Doctor Who packaging Age: 5+ Preorder now at Forbidden Planet (paid link) Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, doctor who, dr who, jodie whitaker, 13th doctor. character toys, character options, evolution pr,

Thirteenth Doctor’s TARDIS Replica of the Thirteenth Doctor’s TARDIS with opening doors and ‘take off’ and landing light and sound FX. The TARDIS has reconfigured itself for the Thirteenth Doctor and features a new weathered exterior in blue/green glaze, silver steel rimmed windows and brand-new phone door sign. Once you’ve stashed your action figure of the Thirteenth Doctor inside, pick the new toy TARDIS up to hear it take off and see the blue light flash. Place it down again and the landing sound is played. Both doors are openable with the right-hand door being spring loaded for hasty departures! Comes in classic style guide Doctor Who packaging Age: 5+ Requires 3 X AAA Batteries Preorder now at Forbidden Planet (paid link) Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, doctor who, dr who, jodie whitaker, 13th doctor. character toys, character options, evolution pr,

Reconnaissance Dalek Highly detailed 5.5 inch scale articulated Reconnaissance Dalek figure based on the infamous Dalek seen in ‘Resolution’ that was introduced in Series 11. The Reconnaissance Dalek is an elite, highly aggressive and cruel member of the Dalek species and was possibly the first Dalek to ever come to Earth. Its withered remains were reanimated in Sheffield, 12 centuries after it arrived. This new action figure is presented in its rusty steel ‘junkyard chic’ home made armour and comes with a Dalek Mutant accessory. A must have for all Doctor Who fans and collectors. Comes in classic style guide Doctor Who packaging Age: 5+ Preorder now at Forbidden Planet (paid link) Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, doctor who, dr who, jodie whitaker, 13th doctor. character toys, character options, evolution pr,

Graham O’Brien figure Highly detailed 5.5 inch scale Graham O’Brien figure – a replica of the Doctor’s companion from the iconic TV Series. First appeared in the Thirteenth Doctor’s introductory story, ‘The Woman Who Fell to Earth’ and played by Bradley Walsh, this figure is displayed in his Series 11 blue leather jacket and jeans. Comes in classic style guide Doctor Who packaging Age: 5+ Preorder now at Forbidden Planet (paid link) Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, doctor who, dr who, jodie whitaker, 13th doctor. character toys, character options, evolution pr,

It seems Super7 could be preparing to unveil their 2nd wave of their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimates. The first wave included Raphael, Splinter, Foot Soldier and Baxter Stockman. This new image, shared on Super7's Twitter Feed, shows what looks to be Leonardo 7 inch Ultimates action figure. Not much else can be gleamed from the photo, so we await more news from Super7 Checkout our blog page for more action figure news, reviews and store reports action figure, news, toys, reviews, action, figure, blog, checklist, collectors, super7, teenage mutant ninja turtles, ultimates, leonardo