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  • Review: Ghostbusters Plasma Series Rooftop Showdown Exclusive Box Set of Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman, and Winston Zeddemore

    "Sub-creatures! Gozer the Gozerian, Gozer the Destructor, Volguus Zildrohar, the Traveller has come! Choose and perish!” Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Plasma Series of 6-inch collector figures launched in 2020, releasing figures from the original 1984 movie in the first wave, supported by an SDCC exclusive pack of Louis Tully and a Terror Dog. In 2021, the four original Ghostbusters were repacked with updated ‘slimed’ decor for a glow-in-the-dark release, after which the line went on a hiatus. This self-imposed break came to an end when, in 2024, Hasbro announced a Plasma Series HasLab project to bring the iconic ECTO-1 to the 6-inch scale. This arrived in late 2025, bringing with it two more 84 movie figures of Slimer and the Library Ghost, and the first figures from Ghostbusters 2 with the full team and Louis Tully in his borrowed uniform.  To support the ECTO-1 release and to satisfy collectors who didn’t grab the original Ghostbusters team in 2020, Hasbro announced the release of a new exclusive 4-pack titled the ‘Rooftop Showdown’. This would revisit the Ghostbusters foursome again, putting them into a single box set. While originally scheduled for early January 2026, the set was delayed and arrived a couple of months later in early March. The Rooftop Showdown packaging follows the principles laid down by the ECTO-1 set, bringing in-universe branding to the box. The outer sleeve for the set uses the Stay Puft logo on the front and both sides, with no direct reference to the contents until you get to the back of the box. The sleeve features burnt sections,  through which the secondary packaging design can be viewed. The back of the box shows the four figures in a diorama setting on the rooftop of the Shandor building, under each of them sits their uniform name plate, and under this a short synopsis of the final battle on the rooftop against Gozer. This outersleeve is held in place with four pieces of tape, and once cut, it slides off to reveal an inner box that uses the design of the rooftop temple to Gozer seen in the movie. The back of this box also features more details of the set, with the same group photo followed by individual profile shots and bios of each of the Ghostbusters team. The front of this inner box opens with two front flaps to reveal the set within. These doors are not secured with Velcro or similar, as seen on other lines. The final internal packaging uses the original Ghostbusters Plasma Series backing design and logos, while also set against artwork of the Gozerian gateway.  With the figures unpacked, we can see these are the same GB uniformed bodies that date back to 2020 and have been used on the previous three iterations of these figures. These are also shared across Egon, Winston, Ray, and Peter. The body is cast in beige and is inclusive of the zips, pockets, and pouches seen on the actual uniform. A grey elbow pad is in place across the elbow joint, while the boots and gloves are painted in black gloss.  Other details include the individual name plates for each of the team, these are coloured in black with the text in red to match the embroidered badges seen on screen. A Ghostbusters logo is applied as a decal to each figure's right shoulder. The belt is an individual section, added around the waist in black, with grey panels, and sculpted pouches and pockets - all of which are non-functional in terms of the walkie-talkie that sits in one, and the hook to the side of it, which will not hold or engage with any accessories. Black flexible plastic pipework sits on the belt in a loop on the front left round to the left hip. There is also a yellow-hued transparent tube a little further down on the left thigh. This protrudes out of a hip socket and connects back into the belt at the rear.  While all the team do share the same base body, Peter Venkmen does feature a different set of lower legs to reflect his look from the movies. His trousers sit over his boots. When you line up all of the Ghostbusters suits from 2020 to 2026 side by side we can see that the newer version is the best in terms of overall colouring with the original 2020 figures criticised for being too light. The 2026 version is the same tone as the 2021 ‘Slimed’ figures, just forgoing the slimed effect. From right to left: 2026 Exclusive, 2020 Wave 1, 2021 Slimed, 2025 HasLab ECTO-1 The headsculpts are all new and are intended to be improved likenesses vs the original figures. Each head is cast in a flesh colour with painted hair and photo realistic facial printing to enhance the likeness. Ray has certainly improved on his original 2020 release, but neither the Rooftop Showdown or the HasLab GB2 figure nails the look for Dan Ackyroyd. Egon’s original 2020 figure was fairly good, with the newer sculpt not necessarily improving upon it. This new head features larger glasses that sit lower down on the face, and he has been given a slightly angled nose. He is given a serious look compared to the 2025 HasLab GB2 release, which includes more character by giving Egon the smirk we see Harold Ramis employ. Winston’s figure is a passing likeness to Ernie Hudson, but it still has not nailed the character, nor has it improved on any of the prior releases. The original Winston head was smiling, but this Rooftop Showdown release goes more serious in the overall expression, as do all the characters in the set. Peter Venkman is a reasonable likeness to Bill Murray, but perhaps is a little bit on the large side in terms of his forehead. The shaping and proportions are better than the early releases, but the Rooftop release is perhaps not quite as good as the GB2 version from the ECTO-1 HasLab. Each of the figures features 19 points of articulation, exactly the same as the other releases on the same body. This includes pegged double-joint knee joints as well as thigh swivel, hip joint and ankle rockers. This makes all of the figures stable once positioned, although Peter is slightly more difficult with his ankle rockers slipped under the hem of his trousers and not quite as extensive in their movement compared to the other three, who tuck their uniform into their boots.  There is a ball joint waist and a dual-jointed neck, although the lower part of the neck has limited movement. The arms feature ball jointed and butterfly shoulders, allowing for the arms to swing in and out as well as moving up and down. With this and the double-joint pinned elbows, there is plenty of arm range for use with the included accessories.  These accessories are all re-cycled from the first wave in 2020, starting with the ECTO-goggles that we see Ray use in the movie. These include a green flexible loop strap, from which projects the two lenses in black, with one side extended and the extended lens picked out in silver. The issue in the Rooftop Set is that Ray’s head profile has changed and the hair and head are larger, making the goggles a much tighter fit and more difficult to engage. Once in place they do hold against his eyes, but the sit on the forehead with the goggles raised is not as easy to achieve.  We then have the Ghosttrap, which is created as the main box only, and with no piping or the foot trigger. This is black with silver side panels that also feature black and red detailing. The doors on the top of the trap include the yellow and black hatching, and from just behind these doors is the handle, which projects up and backwards for the figures to hold. There is no obvious function for having the Ghosttrap hung on the Ghostbusters belts.  The final small accessory piece is the PKE meter, which can be belt slung by way of a small peg on the device that just about slots into a tiny socket on the belt. The PKE itself is simplisticly cast in black with no real definition of design and a painted green screen.  As well as these supporting accessories, each Ghostbuster also gets a Proton Pack with a Proton Stream Thrower. These are again exactly the same as all the other releases and have the main backpack cast in black with painted components in silver, red, and blue, as well as a ribbon cable picked out in beige. The pack then sits into a green frame that includes the shoulder straps. One side unclips to allow it to fit over the figure, with a single peg that slots into a socket on each Ghostbuster's back. Once engaged, the strap reconnects at one side, leaving the pack secure in place.  The Particle Thrower arrives as an individual piece that includes the Thrower itself and the flexible black pipe. The pipe ends in a ball joint that slots into a socket on the base of the main pack, allowing it to retain some movement once plugged. The Thrower is black cast plastic with some silver parts on the main body and at the end of the barrel. The Thrower can be slung by way of a shaped socket on one side that connects to the right-hand side of the backpack. This is much more secure than the earlier releases, where the fit hasn’t always been secure.  The Thrower can then be manoeuvred into the Ghostbuster's hand, ready for firing, with two gripped sections that correspond to the hands. The right sits at the base of the Thrower with the pipework coming back out of the hand and round to the pack. The left hand is then intended to grip the second shaped grip halfway up the Thrower, although this is trickier to engage as the hand grip doesn’t quite wrap around the barrel. These Throwers feel very soft this time around and do tend to warp in the grip of the figures rather than being solid enough to hold their shape. This worsens when the Proton Stream effects are added. These streams, also reused, are a blue translucent tube at one end that opens up into lightning type effects. Plugged into this internally is the central beam in translucent orange that is a wavy finish sitting inside the arcing lightning effects. The other side of the tube then sits onto the THrower barrel to simulate firing.  With the Proton Stream in place, the dynamics of the figure change and wider stances are needed to hold them in place, or an aftermarket stand. The weight of the Proton Stream does start to pull down on the weapon, with the look overtime sagging or warping the barrel, which is a shame.  Assembled together, the set does do what is says on the tin in that you can setup and display the four Ghostbusters as seen on the Rooftop Showdown from Ghostbusters. For a wider display, you will still need to track down the 2020 wave one Gozer, and as yet, there is no Hasbro corresponding Stay Puft, although the older NECA figure or Diamond money boxes will make a good stand-in.  The set improves on the original figures in terms of the uniform colouring and across most of the figures with an improved likeness. Everything else is recycled, and it might have been nice to see the set stray into some diorama pieces like the pillars or the Terror Dog statues for more of a world-building element. The set costs £105 here in the UK, which is a fiver more than you’d pay for four single 6-inch releases. That extra is pretty much seen in the packaging, which is nice, but not overly practical for display. It may have been nicer to follow suit with the Louis Tully exclusive and have the box in portrait and the figures posed within, ready to cross the streams.  This one is very much one for those who need the original Ghostbusters for ECTO-1 and is perhaps the last ‘hurrah’ for the Plasma Series, unless Hasbro decide to go all in for a Ghostbusters 2 wave with the updated beige uniform, Janine Melnitz, Janosz, and a build-a-figure of Vigo the Carpathian (hint, hint). Keep Track of all the Ghostbusters Plasma Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Hasbro Ghostbusters 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...

  • S.H. Monsterarts Godzilla Odo Island Monster from Godzilla Minus One (2023)

    From Godzilla Minus One comes this new Tamashii Nations S.H. Monsterarts release of Godzilla, the Odo Island Monster. The figure is a general release and is open for pre-orders as of the 6th of March with Godzilla due to ship in October of 2026. In its pre-transformation form that destroyed the Defense Force on Odo Island, "Godzilla [2023]" is now available as an S.H.MonsterArts thanks to the design and modeling of Yuji Sakai. Utilizing the CG from the film, this figure accurately captures the more forward leaning posture, larger head, and thinner torso and legs that represented the more dinosaur-like pre-transformation form of Godzilla in the film. Even the differences in skin-structure and dorsal fin-shape have been accurately reproduced. The coloring has been carefully monitored to capture the lifelike feeling as well as draw out the details of the skin and dorsal fins. The figure's range of articulation has been made to allow for a wide range of movement, including swaying of the neck that allows for the signature poses such as the upwards bellowing roars that this form of Godzilla makes in the film. A special stand with pedestal that has the logo of the "Godzilla -1.0" film and the Japanese characters used to spell out "Godzilla" for this pre-transformation form is also 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...

  • Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Destroyah from Godzilla vs Destroyah (1995)

    The new Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Destroyah has been unveiled in full. From the 1995 movie, Godzilla vs Destroyah, the figure stands at 8.5 inches tall. It features full articulation, including the wings, which feature a wired armature. The new Hiya Toys Destroyah is a general release and will be available in all areas apart from Japan. It is listed as a Quarter 2 (April - June) release for 2027. This is the 22nd entry in the Godzilla series. A war-weathered Godzilla and Godzilla Junior face a foe born of the aftermath of 1954’s Godzilla in an apocalyptic battle with the evil monster Destoroyah. It depicts the fierce battle between Godzilla and a new monster, Destoroyah, a creature born over 41 years from the effects of the Oxygen Destroyer—the underwater weapon introduced in the original film. The brand-new EXQUISITE BASIC Series Destoroyah action figure is based on its appearance in【Godzilla vs. Destoroyah】(1995). Featuring sharply defined layered skin across the chest, shoulders, and thighs, enhancing its powerful and menacing appearance. Translucent materials are applied to the horns and eyes to heighten visual impact, while the wings are constructed from flexible PVC with wire inside, providing a wide range of dynamic poses. Standing approximately 21.6CM tall, the figure features individually articulated fingers, a tail tip capable of opening up to approximately 45°, and dual-jointed knees, providing stability and range across a wide variety of stances, allowing to recreate Destoroyah’s signature movements—low advancing approaches, sudden aerial assaults, and relentless forward pressure—capturing its iconic confrontation with Burning Godzilla. 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 Harry Potter Legacy Collection Professor Albus Dumbledore

    NECA have formally announced the third figure of their Harry Potter Legacy Collection, revisiting and re-releasing their original 7-inch Harry Potter figures. Joining the announced figures of Harry Potter and Severus Snape is Professor Albus Dumbledore. The Hogwarts Headmaster, as seen in the Order of the Phoenix, comes with the Elder Wand. He is packed into new window boxed packaging and is due to be released in the Spring of 2026. We've added him in full to our extensive NECA Collector Database NECA’s Harry Potter movie figures are back to celebrate the magic of the wizarding world. Wave 1 of the Legacy Collection includes four iconic characters inspired by pivotal scenes from the 8-film series. Albus Dumbledore, the wise and powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts, will help and protect Harry at all costs. Based on his appearance from the final battle against Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, this 7-inch scale action figure of Dumbledore includes the iconic Elder Wand and comes in window box packaging. Bring home this magical collection of NECA Harry Potter figures and let the sorcery begin! 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 Harry Potter Legacy Collection Lord Voldemort

    The final figure of NECA's revamped Harry Potter line, the Legacy Collection, is formally confirmed as Lord Voldemort. These figures are tweaked re-releases of NECA's original 7-inch Harry Potter figures. Lord Voldemort includes sculpted robes and his wand. He is packed into new window boxed packaging and is due to be released in the Spring of 2026. We've added him in full to our extensive NECA Collector Database NECA's Harry Potter movie figures return! Spanning across all eight films, these classic figures are back to celebrate the magic of the wizarding world. Wave 1 of the Legacy Collection includes four iconic characters inspired by pivotal scenes from the series. From the climax of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Lord Voldemort returns to exact vengeance on those who ended his reign of dark magic, especially Harry Potter—the Boy Who Lived. This 7-inch scale action figure of Voldemort with his wand comes in window box packaging. Bring home this magical collection of NECA Harry Potter figures and let the sorcery begin! 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...

  • Star Wars Black Series Maul: Shadow Lord releases, including Maul, Eleventh Brother, Devon Izara, and Rook Kast

    Hasbro has revealed the first Star Wars Black Series figures from the upcoming animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord. They include the title character or Maul with soft goods cape and twin-bladed lightsaber. He appears to be an updated version of the existing Clone Wars Maul. He will be number 01 in the new branch of the Galaxy Collection, which will use a red highlight colour. Maul is joined by Rook Kast, who will be 02 in the series. Kast comes with a removable helmet and twin Mandalorian blasters. Number 03 is the Eleventh Brother, who features a moulded hood and soft goods cape. He will also feature a double-bladed red lightsaber. The final figure is the new character of Devon Izara. She features a moulded cape and a blue-bladed lightsaber. All four figures are live for pre-orders as of the 5th of March 2026 as general releases. The Wave is number 27, directly following on from the Mandalorian & Grogu wave. They are listed as shipping in July of 2026. We've opened up the Maul: Shadow Lord section of our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collector Database and have added these new releases. After the events of the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. Maul stands cloaked and calculating, twin red blades igniting into a single staff when the moment calls for it. This Maul figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in the animated series – a great gift for STAR WARS™ fans ages 4 and up Fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including premium design and deco, multiple articulation points, and a soft goods cloak – in their collections Pose out Maul with his two red-bladed Lightsabers™, which can be combined into one double-bladed Lightsaber Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Look 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) After the events of the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. Devon Izara joins the conflict with a steady blue saber, caught between allegiances in a galaxy reshaped by war. This Devon Izara figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in the animated series – a great gift for STAR WARS™ fans ages 4 and up Fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including premium design and deco and multiple articulation points – in their collections Pose out Devon Izara with the included blue-bladed Lightsaber™ Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Look 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) After the events of the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. Rook Kast arrives battle-ready, Mandalorian armor sharp and uncompromising, jetpack primed as she enforces Maul’s will. This Rook Kast figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in the animated series – a great gift for STAR WARS™ fans ages 4 and up Fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inch) – including premium design and deco and multiple articulation points – in their collections Pose out Rook Kast with the included jetpack, blasters, and removable helmet accessories Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Look 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) After the events of the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. The Eleventh Brother steps from the Inquisitorius, double-bladed saber humming beneath a flowing cape as the hunt carries forward. This Eleventh Brother figure is inspired by the character’s appearance in the animated series – a great gift for STAR WARS™ fans ages 4 and up Fans can display this 15 cm scale figure (6 inches) – including premium design and deco, multiple articulation points, and a soft goods cape – in their collections Pose out this Inquisitor with his red double-bladed Lightsaber™ Display STAR WARS fandom on your shelf with window box packaging featuring sleek character design Look 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...

  • McFarlane DC Theatrical Edition releases of Superman (1978), Joker (The Dark Knight) and Bane (The Dark Knight Rises)

    McFarlane's newest set of Theatrical Edition releases from iconic DC movies will include Superman from Superman the Movie (1978), Joker from The Dark Knight, and Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. The Theatrical release of Superman includes three head options and a selection of hands, including one holding a shard of Kryptonite. Joker comes with four different weapons as well as alternative hands. And Bane includes extra hands. All three figures also come with a collector card, and a mini-movie poster; both with stands for your display. They are due to arrive with collectors later in March 2026. We have updated these full details into our extensive McFarlane Collector Database From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, a mild-mannered reporter with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. No name strikes terror into the hearts of Gotham’s citizens quite like the Joker™. In a city overrun with larger-than-life criminals, the always-laughing villain stands alone. A complete psychopath with no moral compass whatsoever the Joker, whose real name and identity remain completely unknown, is characterized by his chalk-white skin, green hair and a permanent rictus grin stretched across his face. But there isn’t a single thing funny about this particular clown, who only finds humor in the suffering of others Born and raised in the hellish prison known only as “THE PIT”, BANE was the sworn protector of TALIA AL GHUL, daughter of LEAGUE OF SHADOWS master RA’S AL GHUL. Determined to finish her father’s mission to raze GOTHAM CITY, TALIA and BANE also seek revenge against the man responsible for RA’S AL GHUL’S death – BATMAN. 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...

  • Transformers Studio Series Titan Class Grimlock from Age of Extinction

    New images have been shared on social media for the Transformers Studio Series Titan Class release of Grimlock, as seen in Age of Extinction. We've updated our extensive Hasbro Collector Database with these new images 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...

  • Mezco One:12 Collective Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter

    As seen at New York Toy Fair, the next Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle release from Mezco Toyz is this One:12 Collective release of Master Splinter. Splinter will come with three head options and a selection of hand options. He also features the four baby turtles and a split container of Ooze. Other accessories include tea pot with cup, walking stick, bamboo stick, glasses, bow & arrow, fan and removable hat. The figure is scheduled for release between August and October 2026. The wise and formidable mentor of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles enters the One:12 Collective! Master Splinter, a legendary martial artist and spiritual guide, emerges with interchangeable portraits, layered soft goods, and a carefully curated assortment of weapons and personal effects. From calm contemplation to battle-ready resolve, Splinter’s expressions capture the many faces of a master who has trained his students in both combat and discipline. Splinter is equipped for both meditation and defense. His arsenal balances tradition and precision—featuring a shikomizue that conceals a blade, a yumi bow with arrows, and a flute befitting moments of reflection. A wide selection of interchangeable hands allows for expressive posing, whether teaching, striking, or standing guard. Once a devoted martial artist transformed by fate, Splinter retreated to the shadows to raise and train four extraordinary students. From his quiet sanctuary, he prepares the Turtles for the battles ahead— instilling patience, honor, and the strength to face the darkness of the world above. 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sherpa Michelangelo from The Last Ronin - the Lost Years

    Revealed via a Walmart (US) listing is this new NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles release of Sherpa Michelangelo from The IDW Last Ronin - The Last Years comic books. The figure will come with two heads, a removable hood, goggles, snowshoes, extra hands, and a selection of weaponry, including a katana with sheath, one sai, twin nunchucks, and a staff. The figure is listed on Walmart as immediately available. We've added it to our extensive NECA Collector Database From the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series, The Last Ronin – The Lost Years! The tale of the Last Ronin's first mission continues as new secrets from the Turtles’ past are revealed. After losing his family, Michelangelo goes on a soul-searching journey to find peace. Based on issue #1, this 7-inch scale action figure includes interchangeable heads, hands, and hoods. Plus, goggles, removable snowshoes, and all the Turtles’ signature weapons. Comes in collector-friendly packaging with original illustrations by The Last Ronin artist Ben Bishop. 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 Thundercats Ultimates Series 15 of Mumm-Ra, Wizz-Ra, Zaxx, and Jagara

    Super7's Thundercats Ultimates Series 15 has been unveiled and includes four new 7 inch scale figures. They include Mumm-Ra (old man), Wizz-Ra, Zaxx, and Jagara. The wave includes Mumm-Ra (old man), Wizz-Ra, Zaxx, and Jagara. Each figure comes with an alternative head, extra hands, and appropriate accessories. If you order the wave directly from the Super7 store, you will also get a Bonus Super Pack featuring an additional head per character. Series 15 is expected to ship in June 2026. We've added the four new figures to our extensive Super7 Collector Database Wrapped in powerful evil magic, a shape-shifting demon-priest takes form as a Mumm-Ra ULTIMATES! Figure. Inspired by the ThunderCats character who dwells in the Black Pyramid, this 7” scale highly articulated figure features premium sculpt and paint details to reveal Mumm-Ra in his emaciated mummy form. Display him with a number of accessories, including alternate heads, hands, and staff. A collector-friendly window box features Super7 artwork, influenced by the ThunderCats series. Mere mortals might tremble at the sight of this sinister character, but only true ThunderCats fans will dare to give new life to this Mumm-Ra ULTIMATES! Figure, so the adventures can continue in their collection. Banished to the Seventh Dimension on Third Earth, Wizz-Ra remains imprisoned, but once every 7,000 years, he can appear for a single day. And now, he’s here as an ULTIMATES! Figure, ready to do battle with any evil forces that might threaten your ThunderCats collection. This figure is inspired by the powerful Egyptian sorcerer character from the series and is 7” scale and highly articulated, with intricate sculpting and premium paint details. His Enchanted Golden Helmet of Phar-Noor, which he wears on an interchangeable head option, shines in metallic gold. You can pose him with a variety of accessories, including interchangeable hands, a soft goods cape, and the Chain of Loyalty. A collector-friendly window box features Super7 artwork, influenced by the ThunderCats series. Seven thousand years doesn’t come around every day, so hurry to add Wizz-Ra ULTIMATES! to your collection now. Deep within Mumm-Ra’s sarcophagus, the powerful Rosencrantz Medallion awaits an ancient force of evil, ready to rise again. Zaxx, a terrifying foe who once ruled the southern hemisphere of Third Earth has been restored as an ULTIMATES! Figure. His bird-like facial features, wings, and metallic chest plate are intricately sculpted and painted to replicate his appearance, influenced by “The Zaxx Factor” episode from ThunderCats. This 7” scale, highly articulated action figure is formidable enough to put your Mumm-Ra action figure on notice. Pose him with an array of accessories, including alternate heads, hands, a wearable Rosencrantz Medallion, and an alternate Rosencrantz Medallion showing Zaxx’s spirit, captured and awaiting release. A collector-friendly window box features Super7 artwork, influenced by the ThunderCats series. Revive your favorite action-packed scenes with a must-have Zaxx Ultimates! Figure. Enter the Great Beneath of New Thundera, and you’ll find the ancient sorceress, Jagara. Now, she’s ready to defend your collection from evil forces as an ULTIMATES! Figure. Inspired by the powerful ThunderCats character who guards the mighty gyroscope that keeps the planet intact, this 7” scale, highly articulated figure is intricately sculpted with premium paint details. You can display her with an array of accessories, including alternate heads, hands, a gyroscope control stick, a soft goods cape, and a Sword of Omens. A collector-friendly window box features Super7 artwork, influenced by the ThunderCats series. Don’t let your collection fall or spin out of control at the hands of dark forces. Jagara, as an ULTIMATES! Figure, can keep the adventures right on course. Stay ahead of the adventures with this Super Pack of alternate heads for Zaxx, Mumm-Ra, Jagara, and Wizz-Ra ULTIMATES! Figures. Order the full wave directly from Super7 and get the exclusive Super Pack, while supplies last! 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 Elite Edition Lich King from World of Warcraft

    McFarlane has previewed their new Elite Edition release of the Lich King from World of Warcraft. As seen at New York Toy Fair, the figure will stand 8.75 inches tall and comes with his sword, Frostmourne. The cloak is a soft goods piece and includes internal posing wire. The figure also includes two unmasked head options, removable hair piece and a helmet. There are also a selection of extra hands as well as the usual display base and art card. You also get a code to redeem in-game. The figure is number 09 in the Elite series and is open for pre-orders as of the 2nd of March 2026 with a May 2026 release date. We've added him to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database The Lich King was the master and lord of the Scourge which he ruled telepathically through the Helm of Domination from his Frozen Throne atop Icecrown Citadel. The 9th MCFARLANE ELITE EDITION and FIRST EVER World of Warcraft action figure from McFarlane Toys features an incredibly detailed sculpt with soft goods and premium paint applications 7” scale deluxe action figure is based on the Lich King’s look from the World of Warcraft gaming franchise Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing, plus a soft goods wired cape Includes the Lich King’s sword “Frostmourne”, 2 alternate un-masked head portraits with hair, 4 alternate hands, figure display base Includes a Redemption Card that unlocks FOUR transmogs IN-GAME Includes an ELITE POINTS card and a collectible art card. Elite Points can be used to redeem incredible rewards and one of a kind prototypes. Visit elite.mcfarlanerewards.com for more details Featured in McFarlane Elite Edition window box packaging with gold foil accents 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...

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