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NECA''s next Ultimate Predator release looks to be shaping up as the Wolf Predator from Alien vs Predator : Requiem. This behind the scenes image has been shared by the team at NECA and shows the release with three head options and a plethora of weapon and accessory choices. Wolf will sit on the 2018 schedule and being a work in progress is subject to change at this stage. "It's been a while since we've had a #Prednesday let's make it a good one. Ultimate Wolf in the works 2018. Not final subject to changes"

After seeing the Diamond Select Kingdom Hearts figures at Toy Fair back at the start of 2017 they seem to have snuck up on us (me) without much noise or fuss and are hitting Walgreens stores in the US. The figures are going to be a two fold release, as is often the case with Diamond figures. The basic range - as pictured below - is exclusive to Walgreens in the US and is unlikely to get any release in this format outside of the States. There will then be a Select range which puts the same figures into the Select packaging with some additional accessories. The first wave of these will be Sora, Axel and Mickey & Pluto into Walgreens. In the Select range the first wave will be two three figure packs - Mickey, Axel and Soldier in one pack. Sora, Dusk and Shadow in the second pack. Pluto will remain exclusive to Walgreens in US and will therefore be the hardest to find for collectors outside the USA.

It seems likeness rights for movies like Aliens and Predator are not as simple as say an all encompassing licence like Star Wars, with companies having to negotiate not only with the licence holder but also with the individual actors. This is the main reasons we have not had many human figures in the NECA Aliens line to date. It seems one figure that has now got to the top of fans lists (after the eventualy release of Vasquez) is her partner Drake. While early exchanges instigated by fans on Twitter between actor Mark Rolston and NECA seemed fruitless, the following Tweet from Mark and reply by NECA have filled many Alien collectors with hope that we will finally add Drake to our collections in 2018.

NECA have shared the following early design for the box packaging for their Robocop vs Terminator releases. The image is specifically for the Endocop and Robo-Dog, but we would assume the same design principle will apply to the Ultimate Future Robocop release.

Following on from Spider-Man, Iron-Man and Captain America, the next Marvel release in Tamashii Nations Manga Realization line will be this impressive War-Machine figure. The Realization line re-imagines our heroes but in a Feudal Japan setting. We therefore see War-Machine in Samurai inspired armour with contemporary weapons like that enormous over the shoulder cannon. The figure uses the base body of the Realization Iron-Man but has a new chest section, new paint job and the new weaponry. While the other Marvel releases to date, and the Star Wars releases before them, I have always been able to recognise whom Tamashii are re-realizing... with this one I struggled with an immediate recognition. While he does look cool, he doesn't instantly scream War-Machine. War-Machine looks like he will be a Bandai Webstore exclusive and will be released in March 2018 with pre-orders open now

Mezco are celebrating Batman day with the announcement of a special "black" version of their One:12 Collective Ascending Batman. The figure will be limited to 1939 pieces as a nod to the year Batman first appeared in the Detective Comic. This variant comes with all the same gubbins as the standard release, but with an alternative all black outfit. You can pre-order Batman Day Exclusive Black Variant Batman now (in US) for shipping in early 2017 (Feb-April). He carries the standard $80 RRP. It is not clear if this version will be made available outside of US. BATMAN DAY BATMAN ONE:12 COLLECTIVE MEZ-ITZ LDD PRESENTS BATMAN DAY CELEBRATION September 23, 2017 Batman Day has arrived! Today we pay tribute to the Caped Crusader, the city of Gotham, and its eccentric residents and villains who have entertained us for over seven decades. To take part in the celebration of the Dark Knight, we are offering some special deals and a few surprise reveals that we're excited to share. Kicking the day off with a bang, we introduce the Batman Day Exclusive One:12 Collective Batman-Ascending Knight: Black Variant. Paying homage to how Batman first appeared back in the 1939 Detective Comic, the design of this figure is inspired by his earliest look. The limited edition production run of 1939 pieces nods to his first year protecting the citizens of Gotham.

Have a look at this promotional material for the upcoming Medicom MAFEX Wonder-Woman and Aquaman from the Justice League movie. First up is Aquaman who will come with two head sculpts - one neutral and one that appears to be an angry expression. He also comes with his trident and a motherbox Wonder Woman also includes two head options and is well armed with her sword, shield and her Lasso of Truth - in fact the Lasso is presented as a wound version to hang from her belt, or an extended version that can be held with both hands. She also gets a Motherbox, and this seems to be something that MAFEX are going to include with all their Justice League releases. We now await pricing and release dates and how these fit in with the other Justice League releases that we saw at SDCC 2017. It is understood that these will probably land in April 2018.

NECA have revealed a few of their upcoming Robocop vs Terminator figures, based on the Frank Miller comic book mini-series, including a display of the figures at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. The Endo-Cop and Terminator Dog 2-pack are released at the end of October 2017. And we now have the first announcement from the range - the Future Robocop who will get the Ultimate treatment. The 7" scale figure comes with rockets, missiles, pistol and an articulated shoulder cannon. He will be packed in the Ultimate display box with opening flap. The release date for this figure is scheduled for December 2017 From the 1992 Dark Horse comic book mini-series written by Frank Miller and drawn by Walt Simonson, Future RoboCop gets the “Ultimate” treatment! When fate reveals that the technology that built RoboCop will lead to the creation of Skynet, Alex Murphy must engage in time-twisting battle against both the murderous computer network and the human resistance fighters out to destroy him. This 7” scale action figure is loaded with rockets and missiles – he’s even got a shoulder cannon machine gun that’s articulated! Ultimate Future RoboCop features over 25 points of articulation and includes an Auto 9 pistol accessory. Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.

The 7" Diamond Select Daredevil, based on the Netflix TV series, is a bit of an enigma at present as to how he will fit in with the usual Diamond Select Marvel range, While technically an MCU character, these packaged images indicate he is being treated more like a comicbook figure with a classic comic Daredevil side art panel and graphics in line with the comic book releases. The Netflix logo's are there, but the overall look is certainly more aligned to the comic book releases. As fans we felt a little disappointed by the removal of the unmasked Matt Murdock head from the set. But what is that I spy in the packaging, is that a little extra inclusion from Diamond by means of a black articulated display stand? Looks like the Devil of Hells kitchen is going to be a similar design to comic book Star Lord with a plug socket in his back for the stand. This is going to lend itself to some pretty impressive dynamic poses IF the articulation meets our expectations. While the front and side of the pack scream Comic Select, the card rear is more aligned to what we see on the MCU releases. There is no "also avalailable" which again indicates this releases hasn't quite found its place in the Select range. The figure release is imminent and earlier it seems than the November date. And Diamond are very good at ensuring a simultaneous Worldwide release. Watch out for this landing in your local store. Or you can pre-order still with our partner Toys in The Attic

NECA are keeping their Gremlins license going with the release of this standard packed Mohawk Gremlin later in the year. He will follow up the very impressive Ultimate Gizmo, and we would hope he isn't the only Gremlin in the works by NECA - it would be great to open up the range to a new audience who may have missed the original releases. These packaged images have been released for Mohawk, which means a release (in US) isn't far behind. UK customers might be waiting a little longer.

Medicom's love affair with the Dark Knight Trilogy opens another chapter with the announcement of this new 1/12 MAFEX figure from the movie. We've already had a couple of Joker figures, as played by Heath Ledger, but this is the Joker in the GCPD Police Officer disguise. It comes with a very impressive, and slightly disturbing, head potrait of Ledger - complete with removable hat. A rifle completes the look. But wait, there is more. This set will also include a new Joker headsculpt, and two shirted arms. These parts allow you to take your existing long coated joker, and create the jacketless look as seen in the movie when The Joker is in the GCPD Precinct. At present a May 2018 date is tentatively in place.

Diamond have released this image to retailers for the upcoming 7th wave of their Ghostbusters Select series. From Series 6 through to Series 8, the range will switch to figures from the GBII sequel. Series 6 was confirmed as Ray, Louis in GB Uniform and Vigo. Series 7 will be Winston with Slimeblower, Yanosz and Egon. The final series will bring us GBII Peter, Winston and Ray with Slimeblower. Series 9 and 10 will then be based on the Real Ghostbusters animated series. Pre-order Series 6 and 7 now at our site partners Toys In The Attic