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Star Wars Black Series : General & Centerpiece Collection The centerpiece collection will comprise of a central display and static figure, the display will have light FX. Each set will have foot pegs to allow other figures to be added to bolster the diorama. The first two sets are Luke Snowspeeder Hoth and Darth Vader. The Force Awakens Luke Skywalker is coming (sculpt was shown in panel) The 2017 announced figures were also on display - Royal Guard, Lando, Tusken Raider (same figure will appear in 40th Anniversary Set), Qui-Gon and Hera. The smaller 3" Diecast Titanium figures were also shown. Star Wars Black Series : Exclusives The 6" R5-D4 was originally touted as an Entertainment Earth exclusive, but it has since been rebadged as being a Game Stop US exclusive. This looks to also be on a 40th Anniversary card (see below) Target will get the exclusive 6" AT-ACT driver from Rogue One Walmart will get 3.75" figure exclusive. Ponda Baba, Tusken Raider, Sandtrooper, Proto Fett Star Wars Black Series : 40th Anniversary We are getting a 6" Jawa in the Black Series. It will be part of the 40th anniversary vintage card wave. The figure is fully molded, no soft goods. There is also (as expected) the Death Star Trooper. He will come in the screen accurate black and not the grey we saw on the vintage figure. There is a 40th Anniversary Legacy Set which is reminiscent of the Early Bird set. This contains a 6" new sculpt Darth Vader with a stand that can display 12 figures. We originally thought Vader would also come carded as a single release, it was confirmed later that the figure would only come in the Early Bird stand set. He will be carded within the pack so fans can choose to open him, or display him carded along with the other 11 figures. Wave 1 of the Vintage 40th Anniversary 6" collection is Leia, Luke, Han, Ben Kenobi and R2-D2. Leia has been confirmed as having an updated head sculpt, and the Luke also has some significant differences to the head sculpt. This wave will hit around April 2017. The Wave assortment for the first five figures has been released as 8 figures per case. Obi-Wan, Leia, Luke are packed two per case. Han and R2-D2 are single packed. Wave 2 will be Chewbacca, Jawa, Death Star Trooper, Stormtrooper, Tusken Raider and C-3PO and will hit around June 2017 Celebration will then get the exclusive Luke X-Wing on the same packaging, but with a foil backing. Hasbro have confirmed the four new figures - Jawa, Death Star Trooper, Vader and Tusken Raider - will get a release in the main range in the standard packaging at a later date.

It is now a year since McFarlane announced the return to 7" scale and their Color Tops plans. It seems that the items on display at Toy Fair reflect another step on for McFarlane. First off is the packaging which is dropping the Color Top design and instead going for property focused packaging and branding. This means that we no longer have the complex coloured waves, although the numbering system will continue. McFarlane also seem to have taken on board the criticism on articulation (or lack of) in their releases. The first figures have essentially been partially articulated statues but going forward the new 7" figures will move forward to 17 points of articulation - including elbow and knee joints, torso pivots etc. Labyrinth As expected, McFarlane are kicking off their Labyrinth licence with a 7" Color Tops figure of Jareth the Goblin King The Walking Dead There were a couple of new Walking Dead products on display at the McFarlane booth. The first is a 7" Color Tops version of Dwight, who was presented as a unpainted sample in his window box. Actually on display, and also mocked up in packaging, was a 2-pack of Negan and Glenn who will be in the 5" scale which at present is still exclusive in the US to Walgreens. Destiny The Destiny licence will span the 7" Color Top figures, a larger 10" figure range and some role play items. Color Tops Other Color Tops on display and in the release schedule for 2017 are Spawn Commando, One Punch Man, Naruto and Sakura. From Mass Effect we will get Sara and Scott Ryder. And finally from Borderlands, we get Handsome Jack

Pacific Rim : Uprising Tamashii Nations have confirmed, via a ToyFair presentation by Adam Newman, that they will be producing items based on the Pacific Rim sequel. While not on display at Toy Fair 2017, the Tamashii team confirmed they will be making figures (SH Figuarts), Chogokin and Gunpla Kits. Booth Images Display images from the Tamashii Nations / Bluefin Distributors booth at Toy Fair 2017 WWE figures - images credited to Ultrazilla Toys

Marvel Select After initially saying they had no plans for Netflix figures, Diamond softened their stance in recent months - and we can now see why as they've have just unveiled a Netflix Daredevil in their 7" Select range - complete with unmasked head. Daredevil will come with a diorama of the lift from the fight scene in series 1. We also got our first look at the brand new Select Spider-Man from Homecoming and Starlord from Guardians of the Galaxy. The Starlord appears to come with the masked head, and the images are not clear if a second head is packed in. It has been confirmed Starlord will come with rocket attachments for his boots, similar to those seen on the comic book version. For comic book collectors we can see Lady Deadpool but also a Spider-Gwen figure - both of which will hit Comic Book Stores later in 2017 Pulp Fiction / Kill Bill It seems the Diamond Pulp Fiction range of 7" select figures is still progressing. Three figures were on display at Toy Fair - Jules, Butch and Marsellus. These are now on the release schedule after spending quite a while in development, they should be in stores by Autumn 2017. Each will come with a diorama base, with the bases for Butch and Marsellus interconnecting to a sidewalk diorama. Between Pulp Fiction & Kill Bill, DST have 21 figures planned and within this we will be getting Harvey Keitel's Winston Wolf and Christopher Walken's Captain Koons. Where the opportunities arise, the diorama bases will connect up so we will be seeing some diorama's of Jack Rabbit Slims, The Diner and from Kill Bill - The House of Blue Leaves, with figures like Bill and O-Ren. "Jules, Marcellus and Butch are leading off #PulpFiction Select Action Figures Series 1. Coming this fall! #toyfair #toyfair2017 #5407" - DST via Twitter Other Select Figures First up is a look at the Diamond Select Nightmare before Christmas, Series 4, figures - starting with Pyjama Jack We've also had promotional images for the next wave of Muppet Select figures. This three pack release will feature The Swedish Chef. Sam the Eagle packed with Rizzo the Rat. Doctor Teeth and Zoot. Diamond have also secured the licence to the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, and you can see their first Select Captain Jack in the images below. Other figures will be Barbosa and Salazar, the new bad guy. Buy all three figures and you can build a diorama of the deck of the Black Pearl. For Star Trek fans, the next Select Trek figure will be a Borg. This was not allowed to be photographed so there are no images at this stage. Other licences in the Select range discussed at Toy Fair, but not on display, are for the upcoming Stephen King Dark Tower movie and for the Nintend Video Game Kingdom Hearts. We look forward to seeing the first images of these. Ghostbusters Ghostbusters will continue into 2017 with a whole new series which will be based on Ghostbusters 2. The first figure we've seen is Vigo the Carpathian, and there was a mockup of Peter MacNichols Doctor Janosz alongside Vigo and Janosz will come with the painting of Vigo as a pack in accessory. The new series will include a Build a Firestation diorama, and this was mocked up behind the figures. You can see the mockup of the Firehouse in the images below along with the GB2 hanging sign to the right. (Images via the Fwoosh) In a follow up tweet, DST have confirmed that like the Ghostbuster figures (series 1 to 5) there will be 15 figures in this Ghostbuster 2 Series each coming with a part of the Firehouse. The hanging sign will have two options so you can build your diorama as either a Ghostbusters 1 or Ghostbusters 2 firehouse. "The Ghostbusters Firehouse is the next build-a-diorama in the Ghostbusters Select Action Figure line! Collect all 15 pieces in Series 6-10, starting with Vigo the Carpathian! (Paper rendering shown, actual size with silhouette on right and footprint below.)" - DST via Twitter You will also be able to add Marshmallow Winston and Marshmallow Egon to the collection. Unlike the other Marshmallow figures, Diamond have said this is NOT an exclusive - and can be purchased from your local store. These will be single releases not a true "select" release as they will come without any accessories.

DC Multiverse Figures We will work out way through the following list over the next day or so. But the Mattel Multiverse is expanding, with the following figures & series on display (list via ToyArk.com) Justice League Action – Power Connects Figures Batman The Joker Superman Wonder Woman Superman’s Ship Justice League Action – Figures Assortment Cyborg Green Arrow Wonder Woman Batman – Black and Gold Batman The Flash Superman The Joker Twin Blast Batmobile Wonder Woman Movie – DC Multiverse 6″ Figures Queen Hippolyta Diana of Themyscira Wonder Woman Steve Trevor Ares – Collect n Connect Figures DC Multiverse 6″ Figures – Bat Mech Suit Wave The Atom (TV Series) Batman Duke Thomas – Robin Reaper Batman – All Black Suit with Wings Bat Mech Suit Collect n Connect Figure DC Multiverse 6″ Figures – Clayface Wave Superman Bat Woman Jessica Cruz – Green Lantern Martian Manhunter (TV Series) Two-Face Clayface – Collect n Connect Figure DC Multiverse 6″ Figures – King Shark Wave Hawkman (TV Series) Joker (Dark Knight comic) Batgirl of Burnside Batman (Jim gordon King Shark – Collect n Connect Earth 2 Flash (TV Series) Other Items Wonder Woman Movie Dolls DC Super Hero Girls Items Animated Style Robin Figure (Seen in the dio) My particular favourites are the BAF Clay Face and the added CW figures like The Atom (images via toyhypeusa) Remote Control Batmobile (Justice League) While we may have to wait until the end of 2017 to see the new Batmobile on the big screen in Justice League, Mattel have unveiled this fantastic 6" scale Remote Control version at Toy Fair. This is not your run of the mill RC toy as it comes with a bunch of tricked out features. It stands nearly 6 inches high, and is nearly 2 foot long. It comes with functioning lights and sound fx, with the engine sound getting louder the faster you drive it. There are Gatling guns on the front which swivel in the direction you steer. And there is a jump mode where the chassis lifts up to simulate the car taking off. In the cockpit is a permanently fixed 6" scale Batman with his hands on the wheel, and the wheel and Batman actually steer as you pilot the Batmobile remotely. It even emits smoke from the exhaust as you drive. There is a mini-camera in the cockpit which gives a first person perspective and can link into an associated smartphone app. From the app you can see the perspective from the cockpit as you drive. There are also added FX on the app where you can see the rockets and tracer fire on screen. In the US this will all set you back $250, which for me is a great price considering that this is still cheaper than the Hasbro AT-ACT we got at Christmas which had a lot fewer features. Expect that to translate to around £220 here in the UK.

Please be mindful of Spoilers (mild) within this thread for upcoming Marvel movie's like Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Spiderman : Homecoming and Thor : Ragnarok. 3.75" and 12 " figures Guardians of Galaxy "Walkman" figure. 12" figure with walkman that plays real music and has FX of Chris Pratt voice. The 3.75" 2-packs are shown - GOTG2, Spider-Man and a Thor set coming later in the year. Amazon will be releasing an exclusive 3.75" pack of the Sinister 6 (only five images of this at this stage) There will also be a release of the comic Guardians of the Galaxy box set of 3.75" figures. This will be exclusive to Toys R Us (images via Marvelous News) Marvel Legends Generic Another 6" figure coming later in 2017 is Lady Thor Toys R Us Exclusive Cyclops & Phoenix 2 pack A-Force pack of 6 figures (exclusive) Walgreens will get Fantastic Four Legends in Sue Storm and The Human Torch Netflix (Marvel Knights) We knew about The Punisher and Jessica Jones ahead of Toy Fair. The presentation confirmed we will be seeing Daredevil and Elektra in 6" form. Spider-Man Homecoming Spider-Man Homecoming is getting a 46" high playset Spider-Man Legends 6" series for Homecoming includes Spider-Man, Spider-Man (Homemade suit) and Vulture. The BAF wings, which will clip onto the Vulture figure, expand to 23" The other figures in the Spider-Man series are comic based - Moon Knight (Marvel Now), Cosmic Spider-Man with alternative heads, Tombstone and Classic Beetle. Walmart will get a 6" Spider-man & Vulture 2-pack. Toys R Us get a 6" Spider-Man & Mary-Jane 2-pack. Target will get a 12" exclusive Black Suit Spider-Man. This is the Marvel Legends 12" range, not the cheaper Titan Heroes. Guardians of the Galaxy The first news from Hasbro in regards their Marvel Legends range was this early image of Ex Nihlo in the 6" range. Although appearing first in 2012 in Avengers Vol. 5 #1 - Ex Nihlo is aligned more to the Cosmic side of the Marvel Universe and Ex Nihlo will be part of 2nd Guardians of the Galaxy wave of figures. The rest of the wave is made up of Adam Warlock, Star Lord in long coat, Gamora, Rocket & Baby Groot and Nebula. The BAG will be Mantis. Also revealed so far is an image that appears to be a repacked (or tweaked) Starlord from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 alongside a Kurt Russell figure. Kurt is playing Ego the living planet, and this appears to be the first look at the character in Human form. The figure has already gone up for pre-order with an August 2017 release. It is exclusive to Entertainment Earth and retails for $39.99 in the US. Roguish and unpredictable, Ego and Star-Lord share many of the same qualities as father and son. But when it comes to defending the galaxy as each sees fit, their approaches unquestionably differ. Imagine sending Ego and Star-Lord into Guardians of the Galaxy action with this 6-inch scale figure 2-pack from the Marvel Legends Series. With the Marvel Legends Series, both kid and adult Marvel fans can start a legendary collection of comic- and movie-based Marvel characters. The Marvel’s Ego and Star-Lord figures are highly articulated and feature a movie-inspired design, making them an awesome cosmic addition to the Marvel Legends Series. Ages 4 and up. Another GOTG pack discussed in the Hasbro presentation was an evolution of Groot exclusive pack. This will be a Toys R Us exclusive.

Gremlins We knew NECA were releasing the Ultimate Gizmo figure in Spring 2017, what we didn't know until now was that as well as the Mogwai, we have a Gremlin to look forward to in the same scale - Mohawk from Gremlins 2 : The New Batch From Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Mohawk stands over 6” tall and features incredible movie-accurate detail. He’s fully articulated, including a hinged jaw, and includes with a machine gun accessory. Comes in clamshell packaging. The perfect addition to your Gremlins collection! Heroes of the Storm The next Heroes of the Storm figure was confirmed by NECA at Toy Fair. From the World of Warcraft comes the Orc Leader Thrall, a particularly impressive looking Orc Warchief, standing 6.5" tall From Heroes of the Storm, the online team brawler filled with favorite characters from the video games of #Blizzard! Orc leader Thrall (World of Warcraft) features a game-authentic sculpt with extra-detailed armor and 25+ points of articulation. The Warchief of the Horde is 6.5” tall and appropriately meaty, and comes with a hammer accessory. Batman, Predator, Superman and Aliens NECA are mixing up more licences with these two packs due in late Summer 2017. These packs pits and armoured comic Batman against a Predator as seen in the Batman vs Predator comic book - the Predator will come with both masked and unmasked head options. Batman then faces off against a Joker inspired Xenomorph, complete with green dome and red mouth. "NECA is extremely excited to reveal a new line of 7” action figure 2-packs inspired by classic comic book mash-ups! BATMAN/ALIENS – BATMAN & “JOKER” ALIEN 2-PACK The first release in the “Versus” line comes from the 1997 Batman/Aliens comic book mini-series co-published by DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics. In it, #Batman faces strange new Aliens produced using DNA from some of Arkham Asylum’s deadliest inmates. The set includes two brand new, comic book based figures, both with over 30 points of articulation. Batman features a fabric cape, and the “Joker” Alien has a bendable tail. Window box packaging." Superman will also be facing off against an Alien Xenomorph, and to help him he will be supplied with an alternative head where he is unleashing his laser vision on the Alien. Predator Series 18 reveals so far include the full look at Dachande (Broken Tooth) who will be part of the next Predator wave later in 2017 Godzilla The 7" Godzilla figures for 2017 include the Shin Godzilla and an Arctic Blast Godzilla completed with blast effects. Images credited to Ultrazilla Toys Quarter Scale Marvel Randy Falk (NECA) tweeted this selfie ahead of the official Toy Fair opening. As you can see in the background, the Marvel Quarter Scale figures are getting their very own Doctor Strange 18" movie figure in 2017. We soon got a better look at this figure, with the official images and promotional text directly from NECA. Fresh from #ToyFair2017, this addition to NECA’s line of incredibly detailed quarter scale action figures comes from Marvel’s 2016 Doctor Strange movie! Based on his on-screen appearance, the former surgeon turned student of the mystic arts stands 18” tall and features the likeness of Benedict Cumberbatch. The figure is supremely poseable, with over 25 points of articulation, and wears a detailed fabric Cloak of Levitation with inner wire armature, so that it can be posed like the sentient relic it is. Includes Eye of Agamotto, Sling Ring and a pair of alternate hands. 2017 will also see us get a new Captain America, as seen in Civil War, and what looks to be a new or re-release Iron-Man (no more details as yet) For comic book fans a classic Daredevil. He has already been solicitated and has an August release date. "Daredevil, the man without fear, joins NECA’s line of incredibly detailed quarter scale action figures! Based on his classic comic book look, the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen stands 18” tall and has over 30 points of articulation for high-flying action poses. Accessories include alternate Matt Murdock head, removed cowl, batons, interchangeable hands, and more." Evil Dead 2 The 7" Evil Dead figures are expanding with this 2-pack new releases in 2017. Evil Dead 2: One of the horror greats and a true cult classic! Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the iconic movie, NECA is proud to release a special 2-pack containing Hero Ash and Deadite Ed Getley action figures. Hero Ash features the likeness of inimitable actor Bruce Campbell. Ash comes with a Necronomicon book that opens up, two alternate head sculpts, bone dagger, sawed off shotgun, and possessed deer head. Deadite Ed Getley comes with interchangeable heads, one of which comes apart to simulate his gruesome defeat by Ash’s chainsaw. Each 7” scale action figure is highly detailed and fully poseable. The set comes in a deluxe 30th Anniversary window box with opening flap. Alien : Covenant NECA have put out a pre-Toy Fair announcement regarding their Alien : Covenant range of figures. No Covenant items will be on display in New York, and we will have to wait until April for a first look at this exciting new chapter of the Alien universe. The announcement has confirmed we will be seeing a Xenomorph (image to be released in April) and a "new" creature from the movie in 7" scale. There will also be a deluxe creature accessory pack. Other items will include Head/Body Knockers and the Scaler series. "We’re excited to announce our line for Alien Movie UK Covenant! Images of it are embargoed until the movie release date of May 19, 2017, but we can say that a horrifying new creature will be revealed… Here’s the list: 7” Scale Action Figure – New Creature 7” Scale Action Figure – Xenomorph Deluxe Creature Accessory Pack Body Knocker – New Creature Head Knocker – New Creature Scaler – New Creature Photos will be posted in APRIL for the Xenomorph figure and AFTER THE MOVIE RELEASE for the New Creature."

Amazon in Mexico appear to have shared images of the first 5 figure from the Star Wars 40th Anniversary Black Series 6 inch line. Four of them in the packaging. The first wave are repacks of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, R2-D2 and Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi - all from A New Hope The card backs are reproductions of original vintage cardbacks from Kenner (There is no carded image posted for Luke)

DC Collectables Premium Film Figures One sad piece of information from Toy Fair was around the DC Collectables 6.75" range of premium DC movie figures. This range debuted at Toy Fair 2016 with plans for figures from Batman vs Superman, Suicide Squad and Man of Steel. The Man of Steel figures were soon canned, and now it has been confirmed that the range is not proceeding any further. We have had the Superman and Armoured Batman releases, but DC Collectables have confirmed these are the only figures that we will see from the range. DCC quoted a number of the other manufacturers working in this premium 6" scale. One chink of light is the mention that we may see some of these sculpts in other lines. That could still mean we see a reduced articulated version in the 6.75" line for the £20 price point. CW DC TV 6.75" figures The display for the 6.75" CW figures revealed two new additions in White Canary and Kid Flash. Images courtesy of ToyArk 6.75" Scale DC Comic Book First up is a new set of DC Bombshell 6.75" figures comprising of Mera, Supergirl, Batgirl, Katana, Hawkgirl and Bumblebee. We then have a Super Sons 2-pack with Robin and Superman. A new Nightwing and a Rebirth Supergirl In a deluxe release we get this Superman vs Doomsday diorama pack Batman (Animated Series) Batcave with exclusive Aldred DC Collectibles have already treated us to a Batmobile and a Batwing in the 6" Animated Series range. They have now announced this 6" scale Batcave playset for release in October 2017. Confirmed via IGN, the set is going to measure 15 inches across, 17 inches deep and 21 inches high and has LED light up features in the Bat Computer. Also included is an exclusive 6" scale animated Alfred who of course come with a serving tray, tea pot and a duster. The Batcave doesn't seem to be on display at Toy Fair 2017 as its quoted in the article as being revealed at San Diego 2017. The US RRP is $175 which works out to £140 in the UK. “The Batcave Vignette is a great example of how we’re constantly looking for new ways to capture the most iconic and authentic moments from the DC Universe and reimagine them in three-dimensional form,” stated DC Collectibles Executive Director, Creative, Jim Fletcher. “Now Batman: The Animated Series action figure collectors have an entirely new way to display and enhance their collections.”

Funko, having abandoned the retro look, are taking their 3.75" Re:Action figures to new heights in 2017. We've already had the wonderful Dark Crystal figures, as well as Suicide Sqyad and Twin Peaks. And these of course followed the Game of Thrones figures from 2016. The Re'Action range is growing in 2017 with a number of new licences. Planet of the Apes (Super 7) Displayed purely as card art and un-assembled prototypes, the Planet of the Apes figures look to include at least four figures at launch - Genera lUrsus, Ape Solider, Cornelius and Zira Batman 1960's TV show The first few figures of the Batman 1960s' range have been unveiled on this image, although all are marked as not final or confirmed for release. From top to bottom, right to left... Batgirl (Yvonne Craig from Season 3) Mr Freeze (Otto Preminger from Season 2), Catwoman (Julie Newmar from Season 1 and 2), Bookworm (Roddy McDowall from Season 1), King Tut (Victor Buono, Season 1 to 3) Batman & Robin packed with a 1966 Batmobile (Adam West & Burt Ward) "You can also now collect fully poseable Classic TV Batman Action Figures! Our first wave features Batgirl, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, King Tut, Bookworm, and a Batmobile that includes both Batman & Robin!"

McFarlane Toys and Bungie Partnering (Game Developer) have announced via IGN their range of Destiny Action Figures, something McFarlane had teased a few times over the past few weeks as they built up to Toy Fair 2017. The range will kick off with three 7 inch figures, released under McFarlane's existing Color Tops banner. The first figures will be the Guardian class and be made up of Hunter, Titan and Warlock. Each figure will retail in the US for $19.99, and if we use the current pricing her in the UK for Color Tops figures - that could range from £16 to £20 and upward in our specialist stores. These 7" figures will be the start of a wider merchandise tie-in with McFarlane also producing 10" figures/figurines as well as role play items. "Detail, depth, and customization, that’s what Destiny gives its players, and that’s what made it the biggest new video game franchise launch," Owner and CEO of McFarlane Toys Todd McFarlane said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "With our upcoming Destiny line, fans can expect that same amount of detail and customization that we have built our own reputation on."

C-3PO and R2-D2 have been showing up at SH Figuarts Trade displays for a while now, but we now have confirmation of their release and these superb promotional images. The figures will hit stores in Japan in July 2017, with the US likely following suit via Bluefin Distributors soon after. In Japan it seems these will be sold as individual figures. C-3PO retailing for 6000 Yen (£42) while R2 is a little cheaper at 4200 Yen (£30). C-3PO looks to be coming with options to have a dented and un-dented head. He also looks to come with the communicator he used on the Death Star in A New Hope. R2 is packed with various attachments that can be opened and attached both on the dome and the front panels. There also appears to be options for different colour lights in his dome lenses.