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We are less than a month away from NYCC and the big players are starting to roll out their exclusives for this year show. Mezco will be bringing an NYCC exclusive Daredevil to the show as seen in this teaser image. This Shadowland Daredevil is available on the Mezco website (US customers) and at their booth at NYCC. The box in particular (see gallery below) is particularly impressive. Blinded by a radioactive liquid while saving a stranger, young Matt Murdock gains "radar sense" and experiences heightened senses beyond normal human ability. After the brutal death of his Father, Matt Murdock donned his costume and became the man without fear—Daredevil. Lawyer by day and vigilante by night, Daredevil is the guardian of Hell's Kitchen. Painstakingly developed to capture the unique look of Daredevil as he appeared in the award-winning Shadowland storyline, he is developed on a One:12 Collective body with an intricately detailed costume. THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE SHADOWLAND DAREDEVIL FEATURES: Hyper-realistic masked portrait 1:12 scaled, accurate real fabric uniform Sculpted shoulder pads, knee pads, and vambraces Billy club holster Super articulated body with over 32 points of articulation WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Fists (L&R) Billy club holding hands version A (L&R) Billy club holding hands version B (L&R) Billy club holding hands version C (L&R) Posing hands version A (L&R) Posing hands version B (L&R) Belt with billy club holster Set of separate Billy clubs Billy clubs with poseable cable Sonar posing post clip-on accessory Display base with posing post Each figure is packaged in a deluxe box with protective slipcover featuring character specific art. Designed for collector convenience, the packaging allows for both maximum protection as well as ease of removal for display. This limited edition variant is available exclusively through our store and at our booth at the 2016 New York Comic Con (October 6-9).

Although usually absent from NYCC, NECA are going to have a booth at the New York event this year and have just announced they are bringing at least one exclusive with them for the event. As a follow up to their 6" Turtle themed boxes from SDCC, this NYCC version will feature Shredder and his Foot Clan minions as depicted in the original comic books by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The set will retail at the show for $100 and a very limited number will be available via the NECA stores on eBay and Amazon afterwards for US customers only. UK customers are going to have to dip into the secondary market if they want to snag a pack. Time to kick it old-school style! The villainous figures in this NYCC-exclusive box set are based on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. This set has been over 8 years in the making, and features brand new figure sculpts and deluxe packaging. Shredder and his Foot Clan minions stand approximately 6” tall and feature over 30 points of articulation, including double knee joints, for dynamic poses. Special paint deco reflects their comic book appearance. The box set is packed with accessories, including swords, bladed weapons, throwing star, Utrom mini-figure and more. The set comes in a gorgeous, display-friendly 5th panel window box that features comic book art!

We saw a few grainy shots of the next T2 Ultimate figure from NECA at SDCC 2016, and have also had a couple of teaser shots. Now, here is the full reveal of the Motorcyle Pursuit T1000 Terminator, as played by Robert Patrick. This revised T1000 will come with 3 head options, including the iconic motorcycle helmet. He also includes 3 pairs of hands, the bladed arms as seen on the first release as well as pistol and machine gun weapons. He is due to hit stores in November. From the action-packed movie Terminator 2 (T2), the #Ultimate T-1000 (#MotorcycleCop) is the perfect companion piece to the Ultimate T-800 and Ultimate #SarahConnor figures. For complete information and photos including packaging pics, please visit: http://neca.io/2clRNmw This deluxe 7” scale action figure features the authorized likeness of Robert Patrick and an all-new fully articulated body. It comes loaded with accessories to help recreate your favorite action scenes from #T2: plenty of interchangeable parts (3 heads, 3 pairs of hands, bladed arm) plus pistol and machine gun accessories. Comes in window box packaging with opening flap. Starts shipping out to retailers in November!

A number of Rogue One items have gone up for pre-order ready for dispatch on Rogue Friday, 30th September. For 6" Action Figure fans the official pre-orders are focused on Jyn Erso in Star Wars Black Series and Disney Elite series. As and when they go up, we will also list independent pre-orders here as well for the first wave. All links are for live pre-orders only, not place-holders. Please note that Amazon, Zavvi and Forbidden Planet are affiliate partners of The Mephitsu Archives so we earn commission towards the running costs of the site if you order via them. If you want a more visual checklist of what has been revealed in the Black Series 6" range for Rogue One, then click through to our Black Series 2016 page. Jyn Erso, Star Wars Black Series Forbidden Planet £22.99 + p&p (£5.50 for any order) Zavvi £22.99 inc free p&p (the item is however listed as October 31st due date Amazon £24.49 inc free p&p Amazon $19.99 + delivery and import (if sending to UK) circa £31 delivered Disney Store UK £22.99 + p&p (£3.95 or free over £50) Jyn Erso, Star Wars Elite Series Disney Store UK £19.99 + p&p (£3.95 or free over £50) Star Wars Black Series, Wave 1 Star Action Figures £99.95 + p&p for wave Star Action Figures £20.95 + p&p per figure

Happy Sat-TOY-Day everyone! CLICK HERE for this week's issue. If you want big and you like Aliens, then this week's Sat-TOY-Day news is for you as we look at the announcement by NECA to bring us a 7" scaled Space Jockey diorama from the 1979 Classic. We've also got a look at the imminent Ash vs Evil Dead figures as well as new Ghostbusters items and a whole raft of new Figuarts & Mafex figures from the Far East. For Rogue One fans, please be aware we are still keeping all the Rogue One news behind spoiler tabs "just in case" there is a link in this weeks issue directly to the Rogue One news on our site. www.facebook.com/mephitsu www.twitter.com/mephitsu www.issuu.com/mephitsu

Overnight a lot of pre-orders and pre-listings have gone up across the world for Rogue One product that will hit stores from the 30th of September onwards. Within this were images of the 6" Black Series figures of Director Krennic and the Shore / Scariff Trooper. Almost more interesting is that these Black Series are being listed on Disney Store - the first time Disney Stores have carried the Black Series 6" figures directly alongside their own Elite Series figures.

It seems an absolute age since we saw the very first image of A New Hope Han Solo from SH Figuarts. Now after all this time the scoundrel is getting a release, with him down to hit the shelves in February 2017. Han will be packed with his trusty blaster and will retail at 5940 yen. This will be circa £44 in the UK and $57 in the US - there will be a few $/£ on top for import. Also revealed this week is an unmasked Kylo Ren figure from SH Figuarts. This unmasked version will be a Tamashii webstore exclusive with pre-orders opening on Force Friday (30th September) and the figure shipping in February 2017. Kylo will be packed with his own mask and the melted Darth Vader helmet. He will also come with his broad-sabre with an unlit and lit version The 6264 yen price equates to £46 / $60, however the exclusivity will make it more difficult for collectors out of Japan to get there hands on this one.

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars! This 7 inch figure was sculpted using 3D assets directly from Assassin’s Creed III to create exact likeness of Connor. He’s dressed in his iconic Assassin robe, as seen on the cover of Assassin’s Creed III and comes armed with a bow and arrow. Figure base is included.

SH Figuarts have confirmed they too will launch a number of 1/12 scale figures for Rogue One. The first releases will be in December and consist of K-2SO, The Death Trooper and a Rogue One Imperial Stormtrooper. In January 2016 your Imperial forces will then be bolstered by the arrival of the Shore Trooper and the Hover Tank Pilot. All five figures will retail at circa 5600 Yen - that's $54 or £41, but expect to add a bit to this for import and delivery. It will be interesting to see if this Rogue One range is extended to the Human Rebels at some stage. You would assume Jyn Erso is a must at some stage - although we are a year on from The Force Awakens and Figuarts are yet to release a Rey or Finn.

Force Friday 2016 will certainly be a worldwide affair with product from numerous retailers being made available to fans. Putting the Hasbro and Disney Store news to one side, the next big news for 6" figure collectors will be this 1/12 Death Trooper figure kit from Bandai. Bandai have won lots of fans over the past 18 months with their Star Wars 1/12 kits. Although restricted by being unable to distribute outside of Japan makes getting hold of these difficult, there is no doubt that these highly flexible kits are a big hit with collectors and model builders. The Death Trooper won;t be immediately available come Force Friday, and will instead hit Japanese stores in November. Watch out for import options after this time. The Trooper will come packed with the usual display base, blaster pistol E-11D rifle, DLT-19D and the usual plethora of hand options. There will also be two chest options included in the kit allowing the builder to construct a standard Trooper or the Specialist (I am sure all will become clear when the film hits cinema's) The RRP is 2916 Yen, this works out to £21 or $28. If you are willing to wait past the initial release date when import prices are at a premium, then you should eventually be able to pick one of these up without a massive mark up on the RRP.

It seems the Disney Elite 6" Diecast figure range for Rogue One is much larger than we initially thought. The combined press barrage across today (31st August) has confirmed the following figures will hit Disney stores come the 30th of September - the blurb on the press release does indicate that the 30th September may be a pre-order situation and not necessarily "in hand" immediately. Each figure will retail at $26.95. It is unsure if the weaker £ after Brexit will mean UK stores keep their £19.95 price tag or if a price wise is inevitable. Black Series fans will initially look on enviously to the wider roster of Rebels that the Elite series will offer - particularly Chirrut Imwe, Baze Malbus and Bodhi Rook. Other figures like Director Krennic or the Shoretrooper are resigned to the smaller 4" figurine pack releases. This figurine pack is the first look at a Darth Vader figure from Rogue One (I am sure there will be many more). Sergeant Jyn Erso Elite Series Die-Cast Action Figure Felicity Jones’s action-ready hero gets an action-ready figure. This is one of several Jyn-related toys and role-play items due out on Sept. 30, perhaps making up for complaints of low-inventory of Rey paraphernalia last year. Available for preorder Sept. 2. ($26.95) C2-B5 Imperial Astromech Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure $26.95 Captain Cassian Andor Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure The Rebel pilot played by Diego Luna. ($26.95) Chirrut Îmwe Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure The blind Force-sensitive character (played by Donnie Yen) boasts a sweet blaster that echoes Chewie’s classic bowcaster. ($26.95) Baze Malbus Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure Jiang Wen’s mercenary comes well armed with a weapon we’ve named the Baze-ooka. ($26.95) K-2S0 Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure In the film, Alan Tudyk gives voice to this reprogrammed Imperial security droid. K-2SO is shaping up to be on of the more popular characters, along with Jyn and the Death Trooper. ($26.95) Bodhi Rook Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure Riz Ahmed’s pilot character comes fully accessoriezed. ($26.95) Imperial Death Trooper Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure The sleek minion of Imperial Director Orson Krennic is one of the most intimidating toys around. ($26.95) Deluxe Figure Play Set (4" figurine) This 10-piece set of posed figures includes all the heroes and plenty of villains: Director Krennic, Death Trooper, Shoretrooper, and Darth Vader himself. ($24.95)

NECA's Kenner inspired Series 17 Predators are about a month away from hitting retail. As NECA countdown to this anticipated set of figures, they have released this teaser image of the card-back for the Ghost Predator. Like the figure itself the card-back echoes back to the Kenner Predator figures of the early 1990's with it's comic art and retro grid effect background.