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Aldi stores are repeating their Star Wars offer this year and as we reported a week or so ago are once again carrying the 6 inch "Hero" Star Wars figures - these are limited point-of-articulation figures. As well as the original 5 from last year - First Order Snowtrooper. First Order Stormtrooper, Kylo Ren, Darth Vader and Finn - the offer this year adds five more characters - Jedi Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Kanan Jarus, Darth Maul and Rey. Each are packed in a small window box, with some pretty nice artwork down the spine. We will be reviewing the 5 new figures later this week (bookmark us or keep an eye on our Facebook & Twitter feeds. You can see the first five reviewed here from last year. The other offer is for Rogue One boxed starships. These are quite deceiving as for £17.99 you would expect a fairly decent size - especially when this price last year got you the Rebels ships like the Phantom, Tie Fighter and the Rebels Imperial Walker. Sadly these are tiny, probably about 8 inch across, and are static with no moving parts. For £17.99 Aldi are going to struggle to shift these. Other items stashed along side these included the talking plushies, and some half decent stationery sets and what appeared to be a Stormtrooper nightlight.

NECA apparently have big plans for the 25th Anniversary of Terminator 2 in 2017, and have announced that their Ultimate T800 will get a re-release of sorts to coincide with the anniversary. The new T800 set will include the gold rose box from the iconic slow motion first meeting of the T800 and the new and improved T1000 Terminator The release is not a full Ultimate version as such and will only come with two head options, pistol and shotgun. Retail price for UK is expected to be around £22 Check out a full gallery over at NECA For the first time ever, as part of the film’s 25th anniversary celebration, Terminator 2 is being released in theaters in 3D! To celebrate the historic occasion, NECA is releasing a Galleria version of the chilling T-800 with accessories that’ll let you reenact one of the film’s most iconic scenes. You know the one: the mind-blowing slow-motion sequence at the Galleria Mall when the Terminator whips out a shotgun hidden in a box of roses and saves young John from the T-1000. The 7” scale action figure features the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger and over 25 points of articulation. It comes with two interchangeable head sculpts, pistol, and a shotgun that fits inside the included rose box. The window box packaging features the new 3D release logo and branding.

It was yet another card-back reveal from NECA this week in the shape of the upcoming Serpent Hunter. The Serpent Hunter, from Alien vs Predator, is going to be a pretty striking figure and a departure from a lot of the AvP Predators with his distinctive mask. He is due to ship in early 2017 Learn more about the Serpent Hunter Predator & get a look at this great new cardback!...#Prednesday Series 17 early 2017

So far the Cinemachine lines from NECA has been focused on their two biggest franchises - Alien and Predator. Coming in April 2017 are the first two releases from their other big licence, Terminator. The diecast metal pieces are all around 6" in length, although not in scale to each other. The April 2017 releases are the Hunter Killer Tank and the Hunter Killer Aerial Ship, both from Terminator 2 and both timed for the 25th Anniversary of the celebrated sequel. UK on the shelf price, via specialist retailers, is expected to be £22.99. Watch out for pre-orders going up soon at our affiliate partner Forbidden Planet and all good specialist stores. Celebrate some of the most iconic vehicles from film and television with #CINEMACHINES die-cast collectibles! These exceptionally detailed pieces are made from die-cast metal and plastic that’s carefully hand painted and ready to add to your collection. At 6.5” in length, the Hunter Killer Tank from Terminator 2 (T2) is longer and also more massive than the average CINEMACHINE to reflect its deadly nature. It features working treads that roll over its wheels, and the wheels themselves pivot to raise or lower the tank for variable terrain. Also features a rotating “head.” Starts shipping out to retailers in April 2017! From Terminator 2 (T2), the Hunter Killer Aerial features an articulated cannon that turns and pivots up and down. Display stand included. Starts shipping out to retailers in April 2017!

Anyone who still needs the Star Wars The Force Awakens 3.75" set The Takodana Encounter may want to check out their local TK Maxx. It has been confirmed that TK Maxx have received quantities of this set and are selling it at £12.99 The set contains a repack of Finn, Rey and BB8 but also comes with a Maz Kanata figure that to this point is exclusive to the set and has not been released elsewhere. Also exclusive is the chest from Maz's palace into which you can place the unlit lightsaber hilt that is packed in as an accessory. You also get a lit version as well as Rey's staff and saddle bag and Finn's blaster.

NECA have revealed the packaging for their upcoming Marvel 18" quarter scale Deadpool comic book figure. The box art work is pretty impressive, capturing the overall feel of the Deadpool comic art and as should be the case having a bit of fun at the same time Deadpool is due to hit stores in January 2017, with the UK price around £109.99 The newest addition to our line of quarter scale action figures is Marvel’s Merc with the Mouth! 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 18” figure has over 30 points of articulation for great action poses. Accessories include katanas, sai, machine guns, pistol and knife accessories, all with working holsters and sheaths. Stands 18” tall Over 30 points of articulation Arsenal of swords, guns, and knives Working holsters & sheaths 1:4 Scale Action Figure

It's December already, and I can't believe where the last 12 months have gone - and what a wealth of Action Figures we've added to the Archives in that time. We are currently preparing the Festive issues of our #SatTOYDay newsletter, the second of which will include an end of year review and a look at our favourite 10 figure releases from 2016. We'd love your input to shape this countdown, so if you want to take part then read on... you may want to also have a look at last years issue HERE to see what format this will take You can send in your nomination, thoughts or comments via any of our channels email to mephitsu.archives@gmail.com Facebook message or wall post www.facebook.com/mephitsu Twitter direct message www.twitter.com/mephitsu or via the Disquss link at the base of this thread When submitting a nomination please consider... Any nominees should have been released for sale in 2016 To keep with our site content they should be from the 5" to 7" scale and be Movie or TV based We don't have to have reviewed the figure, but if we haven't some thoughts about the figure will be a big help All entries should be in by Christmas Eve (24th December 2016) The final list will be drawn up from all the submissions and my own views and favourites

This weeks #FaceHuggerFriday reveal from NECA was the packaged sample of the Series 10 Gorilla Alien. This Kenner inspired release has been reworked in NECA's own style and will be packed with a Kenner coloured Facehugger. Like all Kenner inspired releases to date in both Aliens and Predator ranges, the card design is a further homage to the original 1990's Kenner figures Series 10 is scheduled for a UK release later this month, pre-orders being taken at all the usual retailers. "The Gorilla Alien packaged for #facehuggerfriday heading your way soon! #kenner #series10 #nostalgia #alienfilledchristmas" -- via Twitter @NECA_TOYS

For those who aren't aware, Hasbro has a second line of 6" figures that are akin to the larger Hero scale 12" figures. They are limited articulation and paint job, and sold at a budget price. They have been sold officially in the UK once before, by Aldi last Christmas. As of the 8th of December, they will be back on the shelves at Aldi for £6.99 each. Not only are we getting back the Force Awakens mix from last year (see our review here) but we are getting the "newer" releases that have already been available in the US and Far East. This means UK collectors can get their hands on Kanan, Jedi Luke, Han Solo, Darth Maul and Rey. You can already order these online for dispatch on the 8th December. Basic delivery is free. Be warned these figures are quite basic, and are closer to 5.5" scale than 6" so most will be slightly smaller than the Black Series. The troopers though do work as background figures for a larger First Order Army Display. First Order Snowtrooper First Order Stormtrooper Kylo Ren Darth Vader Finn (Jakku) Kanan Jarrus Rey (Jakku) Darth Maul Han Solo Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight For 3.75" collectors, Aldi are also going to carry the new "basic" Star Wars ships that Hasbro have been talking about. These are apparently stripped down versions of the main range and are the Millennium Falcon. X-Wing and Tie Striker. Very little is known about these, but Aldi are listing them at about 200mm by 276mm as a box dimension - that puts them no bigger than 8" x 10.5" which is tiny for the Falcon. They will set you back £17.99 Tie Striker X-Wing Millennium Falcon

Back at the Tamashii Nations 2016 event the DC SH Figuart display confirmed a Deadshot was joining the Suicide Squad figures of Harley Quinn and The Joker, but at the time he wasn't on display - only a cardboard insert was shown. Roll forward to Tokyo Comic Con and the SH Figuarts DC display included Will Smiths' Deadshot and our first look at this highly anticipated figure. No more details are known at this time, and fans who are hoping for a full set of Suicide Squad figures should beware as I doubt SHF will reach the likes of Katana or El Diablo anytime soon - after all we're still waiting for our Age of Ultron Avengers to be completed. Also in attendance were The Dark Knight Batman and Joker figures, which also look pretty impressive

In October, SH Figuarts confirmed they were releasing an Iron-Man Hall of Armor pod for their 1/12 range of Marvel figures. At the same time as this would hit stores a Mark 6 Iron-Man was also confirmed. At the Tokyo Comic Con there was an impressive display using these new Hall of Armour pieces, and confirmation that SH Figuarts have more Iron-Man suits on their radar. Suits from the Mark 1 through to Mark 7 were on display in the Hall of Armor - and as far as I can see this is the first confirmation that the Mk1, Mk2, Mk4, Mk5 and Mk7 are at least being planned by SH Figuarts. The question is whether these will ever make it to release, and if so in what format - many of the Iron-Man variants have been exclusives or limited runs. That puts the SH Figuarts roster of Iron-Man suits as follows Mark 1 Mark 2 Mark 3 Mark 4 Mark 5 Mark 6 Mark 7 Mark 42 Mark 43 Hulkbuster Mark 45 Mark 46

Tokyo Comic Con is in full throw, and SH Figuarts have been showing off their 2017 Star Wars offerings, including a first look at a Padme Amidala from Attack of the Clones. On display in Tokyo was Padme in a Geonosis Battle Diorama with the Episode 2 Anakin and the Red Battle Droids. We also got to see A New Hope Obi Wan Kenobi and FN2187 and Han Solo from The Force Awakens. It is interesting that Rey, who was pictured alongside Finn at Tamashii Nations 2016 event, was absent from the display. For Rogue One the Death Trooper, Hover Tank Pilot and Scarif Troopers were in attendance and look fantastic. There was also a K-2SO with the display showing off this new figures articulation. None of these figures are "officially" announced so we are assuming these as 2017 releases. FIguarts have been known for showing off figures, and then releasing them very quickly - but also very slowly. We will keep you all posted as and when these are confirmed with release dates, RRP's and the official promotional shots.