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In what will surely be a divisive move across fandom, Hasbro have announced that they will be making and releasing a collection of Star Wars Kenner reproduction carded figures called the retro collection. The line will launch as a Target exclusive in the US with reproduction figures of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper. All of these look identical to the original vintage figures with reproduction cards that then carry a circular sticker/logo identifying them as the Retro Collection. There will also be a new addition with a Tarkin figure created for this collection in the Vintage Kenner style and packaging. The first figures are due to arrive in May 2019 and are priced at $9.99 each at Target. "Inspired by Star Wars 70s-style action figures, the Star Wars Retro Collection 3.75-inch-scale figures feature original Kenner figure design and detailing and make a great addition to any nostalgic fan's Star Wars collection. Imagine the excitement of the 70s when the Star Wars original trilogy had just begun, and Kenner began releasing classic Star Wars figures for avid fans of the space saga. with figures inspired by the original sculpt and design of the 70s, the Star Wars Retro Collection lets fans and collectors continue their collection from a galaxy far, far away! Additional figures each sold separately. Subject to availability."

Checkout the first Bruce Lee Select figure from Diamond. Bruce comes in his yellow jumpsuit complete with nun-chucks. There are two head options and two additional pieces to give the nunchucks the feeling of movement.

McFarlane's Fortnite licence is about to get a whole lot bigger in 2019 with the announcement of a raft of new figures at Toy Fair 2019 along with some new accessories & vehicles. Joining the existing figures will be Ragnarok, A.I.M., Wildcard, Jonesy and Dark Bomber. We also get a look at the previously announced Carbide, and there is a variant Skull Trooper with Glow in the Dark feature. There will also be an 11 inch deluxe figure of Raven. We start to see some vehicle accessories two with two Fortnite Battle Gliders, a Shopping Trolley and and a Quadcrasher.

The NECA product for the 2019 movie Godzilla, King of Monsters was on display and fully unveiled at Toy Fair. We can see both versions of Godzilla as well as Mothra and Rodan. Promotional images have been released for Mothra who comes as both larvae and butterfly. A flight stand is included.

The images are not the best, but the Mezco One:12 reveals for Toy Fair are starting to come through. Up first, and most exciting, is the 1989 Batman as seen in the original Keaton movie - he is down for a December 2019 release. Releasing at the same time is Wonder-Woman. This looks to be more of a comic book inspired Wonder-Woman rather than the movie iterations we've seen. We get a better look at their Captain Marvel, as announced just ahead of Toy Fair. And also from the same teaser is a first look at both Pennywise (IT, 2017) and Hellboy from the upcoming 2019 reboot. A surprise inclusion is one of the Aliens from the 1988 Roddy Piper movie, They Live. Finally is Gomez, Mezco's own logo character. He was teased during the build up to Toy Fair and is listed on the card as Agent Gomez and as a Toy Fair exclusive - the figure was actually packed into a Press Bag at the event along with a 2nd figure of Blade. The same Press Bagg included a catalogue of releases - and in this were three figures that were not on display - a classic DC Aquaman, Marvel Moonknight and X-Men Gambit.

The NECA 8 inch figure reveals in the Horror Genre were quite surprising at Toy Fair 2019 with the addition of Night Breed and They Live to the line. We also see a new three pack of Halloween III trick or treaters. Also on display, but announced previously were the New Nightmare Freddy Krueger and The Nun.

McFarlane have shared the first images from three new video game licences - Doom, Elder Scrolls and Mortal Kombat. For Doom we have a Doom Slayer 7" figure. Mortal Kombat is less advances in terms of seeing an actual figure, but we have images of Sub Zero and Scorpion with the intention to release these in 2019 (later end we assume). For Elder Scrolls we have a large deluxe Alduin.

Here is the first look at Hasbro's newest Star Wars line, an 8 inch collection of figures called Star Wars Hyper Real. The line will still fall under the Black Series banner, but will be a 1/9 scale rather than the 1/12 we are used too. The figures are obviously aimed towards the higher end market and to achieve this Vader has soft goods robes and a neat diorama display base. He will be armed with his lightsaber and has a number of hand options, including one with a force FX piece attached. The Hyper Real line features a metal armature skeleton under a soft pliable body, this gives it more realistic articulation and movement with the idea of allowing these figures to pose in poses seen in the movies. Hasbro will keep the line to one or two releases a year. The next will be announced at Star Wars Celebration and is rumoured to be an Empire Strikes Back Luke Skywalker.

Bandai have announced and revealed the next Star Wara figure in the Tamashii Nations Movie Realization line - Ashigaru Daisho Captain Phasma

Here is a first look at the Mezco 5 Points line of action figures. The figures are taken from a wide breadth of franchises including Scooby Doo, The Addams Family, The Warriors, Six Million Dollar Man, Birdman and Space Ghost. All the figures are down for a 2020 release. Images : Action Figure Junkies

HEY YOU GUYS! Guess who NECA are bringing into their 8 inch collector line. Yes, it's The Goonies starting with everyone's favourite duo Chunk and Sloth.

NECA have changed their Twitter profile to this image. It appears to be an action figure of the original concept Predator from the 1987 movie. This first suit would be replaced by the one we now know so well and was therefore never seen on screen.