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The Tamashii Nations booth at SDCC unveiled a number of new products for 2017/18 in a number of their key licences. First to DC, and the Justice League movie licence will deliver a few 1/12 SH Figuarts figures including Batman, Wonder-Woman and Flash. We'd seen most of the Marvel offerings before - such as the Mk5 Iron-Man suit and the Guardians Star-Lord. We did get a better look at the Spider-Man Homecoming Home-made suit. For monster fans we have a Gamora figure. And in a similar vein, we get a look at the newly acquired Pacific Rim licence and the Jaegers that will be released from the sequel in 2018. Finally we stop at Star Wars. While there was nothing new for Figuarts, the Movie Realization line had the new Shadowtrooper on display and a tease in the collectors panel for some Rebel releases - including an Admiral Ackbar (unless of course, it's a trap?)

NECA's will be moving the Alien & Predator line into the Alien vs Predator Arcade game territory in the last quarter of 2017. The first assortment will be made up of three Predator figures and three Alien figures for them to battle against. For the Predators we have the Predator Warrior, Predator Hunter and the Mad Predator Boss. The three Predators stand around 8" tall. The Mad Predator is packed with a face-hugger and chest-burster. The Hunter & Warrior will come with a selection of weapons such as Predator spears, but also Pulse Rifles and Smart Guns from the Colonial Marine figures. The Aliens are made up of Razor Claws, Chrysalis and Arachnoid and utilise the new articulated Xenomorph body. This means they come with 30 points of articulation and the usual flexible tail. The Chrysalis also comes with an extending neck action. The figures are due in November and will be in Window Box packaging as NECA phase out their clamshell packaging Alien Movie UK vs Predator (Arcade Appearance) - 7" Scale Action Figures Introducing a new collection inspired by the classic 1994 arcade game that actually predates the movie! The Predators Assortment includes three Predators from the game: the Mad Predator boss, and playable characters Predator Warrior and Predator Hunter. The Alien Movie UKs Assortment includes three Alien Movie UK adversaries from the game: Razor Claws, Chrysalis and Arachnoid They make their action figure debut with paint deco that re-creates the look of the arcade game. They utilize the new super-poseable Ultimate body, which features over 30 points of articulation, with bendable tail for the aliens. Predators and Alien Movie UKs stand approximately 8" and 9" tall respectively. Mad Predator comes with face hugger and chestburster accessories; Predator Hunter and Warrior come with pulse rifles, smartguns, and spears. Window Box Packaging

Checkout these images courtesy of the Toy Collector of the DCC figures incoming for 2018

The Diamond Select booth has a full display of their upcoming 2017 / early 2018 Select figures for Marvel. As well as Daredevil, Homecoming Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen we get our first look at the Thor & Hulk from Ragnarok Hulk looks to be a similar size to the current MCU Avengers Hulk. He also comes with helmeted alternative head and both hammer and axe weapons - we would assume there is no diorama base in this pack due to the size of figure. Thor seems to have some nice lightning efects and those look like his twin swords on the base behind him, with alternative hands to the side. We are expecting these figures in early 2018

NECA have shown off the next figures from their Ash vs Evil Dead series. The new figures will include a new Ash as well as two Deadites, they will hit stores in late 2017 Also incoming is an Ultimate Freddy, completed with nightmare dogs. T Friday 13th fans can also pick up this Camp Crystal accessory. Other images from the NECA booth (below) show off the previously announced Ultimate Chucky, Robocop vs Terminator releases and the new Predator wave.

NECA are enlarging their 1/4 scale figure of Deadpool to release a 26" 1/2 scale version of the Merc with the Mouth. Marvel Classics - 1/2 Scale Action Figure – Deadpool Marvel’s Merc with the Mouth becomes #NECA’s first-ever 1/2 scale action figure! Possibly the most skilled mercenary in the world... and definitely the most annoying. The joke-cracking, reference-making, fourth-wall-breaking, taco-eating funnyman of the cold-blooded killer set, #Deadpool has long skirted the line between hero and villain, between maniac and genius, between ugly and smelly. This incredibly detailed figure stands an incredible 36” tall and has over 30 points of articulation. Deadpool’s joints have been reinforced and ratchet into place. Accessories include katanas, sai and knife, all with working sheaths, plus interchangeable hands.

NECA have put up this image as a profile picture on Facebook. It seems to indicate a re-release of their 18" Q-Scale Deadpool, but this time round in his grey X-Force outfit.

Star Wars fans can look forward to adding a Rathtar and Bala Tik to their 3.75 collection. This image of the 5POA set is from the Hasbro display at SDCC. It also gives us a better look at this year's packaging for the Last Jedi releases with the white background and red text theme.

Chucky will be joining NECAs Ultimate series in November 2017. This stunning release will feature four interchangeable heads, including the terrifying burnt/melted version. Chucky also has an array of weaponry from a baseball bat to a hammer, various knives and a razor. You can even swap out his right forearm for one with a blade. Chucky ill stand 4" high and comes with 20 points of articulation. He will be released in the usual window box with opening front cover and movie appropriate artwork Chucky - 7" Scale Action Figure - Ultimate Chucky From the classic horror films, the murderous doll inhabited by the soul of a serial killer gets the Ultimate treatment! This definitive version of Chucky comes with a whopping four interchangeable head sculpts, and is packed with terrifying accessories: baseball bat, hammer, voodoo knife, hunting knife, butcher knife, straight razor, yardstick, pistol, interchangeable right forearm with blade, interchangeable hands, and more. The figure stands 4" tall and has over 20 points of articulation. Comes in collector-friendly deluxe window box packaging with opening flap. Shipping Date: November 2017

McFarlane are showing off their SDCC displays, and we get our first look at a few of their new 7" figures. We'd already seen the promotional images for the Stranger Things figures, but this image gives a better look at the first two releases of Hopper and Eleven. Hopper has two head options, one with Sheriff Hat - the other without. He also gets his coffee mug, and what appears to be a revolver in working holster. Eleven looks to come with a blonde wig which fits onto her head sculpt. She also gets her 1980's radio, waffle and an extra pair of hands. The promotional images for Star Trek were also released to fans, and this image is of the actual figures in their display case. The card holders confirm these for a Spring 2018 release.

The recent Spiderman Homecoming teaser from Mezco indicated that they were about to embark on Marvel Cinematic Universe releases in their One:12 Collective. While we are still waiting to see Spider-Man, we have now got a look at these two lovely looking Thor Ragnarok figures. Thor and Hulk, in their Gladatorial Gear, will be released in 6" scale based on their appearance in Ragnarok. Hulk will come with two heads - one screaming in the helmet, the other a more sombre look without any head gear. You can arm Hulk with the included Hammer and Axe. There are 6 interchangeable hands included. We would assume that Hulk is in 1/12 scale and will therefore stand somewhere around 9" high. This will likely mean he will come in quite a bit higher than the usual $80 RRP (£70 price here in UK). Hulk's size also means he is not packed with the usual display stand. The Thor figure also has a helmeted head and an alternative standard head complete with war paint. He will come with twin swords. Rather than working sheaths over his back - you will have to swap out the empty sheaths with a set with swords inserted. Thor also gets a shield, mace and lightening effects. He also has 6 hand options and will come with the standard Mezco One:12 base, completed with Ragnarok logo. While fans may hope these will be released alongside the film, I would expect to see a 2018 release date on these when pre-orders open up.

Mezco have kicked off their usual pre-SDCC preview with images of these new DC figures in their One:12 Collective range. The next two DC comic book releases will be Batman Beyond and Catwoman. Both will be in the 1/12 scale (6") and will come with tailored soft goods outfits with interchangeable parts. Usual RRP of $80 is likely to apply, that will be around £70 here in UK. Release is likely going to be 2018 now for both figures Batman Beyond will come with a set of wings, two head options and six hand options. He will be armed with a batarang. The usual Mezco stand is provided and for posing in a flight pose there will be clip on booster effects for his boots. Catwoman will come with three two head options and a pair of clip of glasses. She will get a backpack, whip and six hand options. A display base will also be included.