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"If we're going to go, we need to get moving. We can get ourselves some disguises, and if we hurry, we can be underground before daylight.” The third of Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series releases from Shadows of the Empire was a Hasbro Pulse Exclusive 2-Pack featuring Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa. The figures, paying homage to the original Shadows of the Empire Toy line, recreated the disguises Luke and Leia wore on Coruscant while trying to work out the part Prince Xizor was playing in some assassination attempts on Luke. This is where Leia first obtains the Boushh disguise, which would go on to be seen in Return of the Jedi, while Luke ‘borrows’ the red armour of a Coruscant Guard.  The set was released in the UK in September 2025 through Hasbro Pulse and will also be available at Disney Stores at a later date as a shared exclusive. It features the usual black matt design with gloss Black Series logo and uses the same purple colour accent as the other releases of Prince Xizor  and Dash Rendar . As a two-pack, this is a wider box while maintaining the same depth and height. It is not numbered in the wider Galaxy Collection context, and the side art is a 50:50 split between Luke and Leia and does not connect to the wider SOTE montage already started by Xizor and Dash.  The rear of the box gives context behind the two disguises as well as showing the full illustrations of both Leia and Luke that are combined on the side panel. The backing card sitting behind the two figures in the box includes an embedded image of the Coruscant skyline.  Starting with Leia, and she is kitted out in the outfit of the Ubese bounty hunter Boushh, which starts with orange ridged trousers, and a dark brown orange shirt piece. Over this sits a sandy coloured robe with baggy sleeves that end at the elbows, and with an extended skirt piece cast in a softer plastic. The torso features armoured panels of a sort with two grey sections extending over the shoulder and sitting on either side of the central chest unit in silver. The boots are also tan colour, while the upper robes are finished with a grey three strap bandoleer, complete with painted ammo, and a soft goods cape that extends at the back over the right shoulder. The cape is quite frayed on arrival, while the bandoleer does have a tendency to slip out of place a bit too easily. Also fitted at the back is a twin canister backpack, complete with Aurebesh symbols. This is removable by way of a plug and socket connection on the back of Leia.  The head sculpt is a good likeness to Carrie Fisher circa the end of Empire and the start of Return of the Jedi, as is the timeline for Shadows of the Empire. She is sculpted with her hair pulled tight into a bun to accommodate the Boushh helmet, with a couple of strands coming loose at the front to hang down and frame the face. Facial printing enhances the likeness and realism.  The helmet is a softer plastic and features a soft orange lower half with front gun metal breather. The upper section is also gun metal in colour, expanding out to a large visor section with a metallic green lens piece with silver greebles and brown detailing to the sides.  Boushh as a figure has been released twice previously, the first in 2015  followed by an Archive release in 2022 , which shortened the original figure to a more accurate height and gave the Leia headsculpt and updated facial printing decor finish. This 2025 release uses the Archive figure almost in its entirety, including the shortened legs, but does update the soft goods cape to a smaller version in a lighter fabric. There has also been some variation in the face decor, with a softer brown for the hair and further tweaks of the face features themselves to further improve the look. 2025 (left) vs 2022 Archive (centre) vs 2015 (right) The helmet has also been re-worked to a new version. It does not change too extensively from the original, but is obviously a new accessory when you compare them all side by side, with the 2025 version being broader around the lower section.  Leia has two accessories, the first of which is the Thermal Detonator, as included on the original figure. Considering its size, it carries a bit of detail with an obvious silver body and a sliding detonator switch on the top. It can sit on Leia’s belt to the left-hand side by way of a socket and plug, or it can be held in her left hand. ] The staff/rifle weapon is also the same accessory as was included in the original two releases. It is cast in grey plastic, with no further paint detail despite its sculpted detail and the overall extent of the piece, considering it stands taller than the figure end-to-end. The weapon fits in either or both hands. Leia, as an older format body, does use pinned leg joints and has a total of 16 points of articulation. While there is sufficient movement in the arms and legs in particular to wield the weapons, hold the helmet and to enter some relatively dynamic posing, the configuration is showing its age with a lack of range in the shoulders in particular and limited neck articulation, as well as coming with an ugly and overpainted neck joint.  Luke is his Imperial Guard Armour is a brand new figure, following the established engineering for armoured figures with the gloss red armour panels cast and then connected at the joints by a black ruibbed undersuit. The armour is given further detail with a silver rank panel on the chest armour, silver shoulder straps, and silver components around the belt. The armour is also given a short cape hanging from the right shoulder and down the back to just past the waist. Rather than soft goods as seen on Leia, this cape is a shaped, softer plastic. The red of the armour overall is much brighter than the original 1995 figure, and that is likely intentional so that this new variation of the Coruscant Imperial Guard is a colour match to the ones released for Return of the Jedi and in the Expanded Universe series.  Luke’s headsculpt is also a new piece, despite Hasbro having access to a number of Empire and Return of the Jedi era headsculpts they could have used. This gives the figure a point of variation, almost a transition piece, between the two iconic movies. The likeness is accurate enough to an early 80s Mark Hamill, using facial printing to enhance the sculpt. The hair is almost the best bit, with a messy and well-painted hairstyle that is often ‘off’ on Luke figures. The head looks slightly lost against the bulkier armour, but that would also be accurate, considering Luke is a bit ‘short for a stormtrooper’ and therefore would be a little lost in this larger Imperial armour.  Like the original figure, a removable helmet is included. It is a softer plastic, cast in red with a painted black visor that is ever so slightly rough around the edges. It is a tight fit over Luke’s head, so be mindful of possible paint wear. Once in place, you have a figure that you can display as Luke in disguise, but also that would work as an Expanded Universe Imperial Guard in an Empire-themed display. The figure comes with a single melee weapon, cast in glossy grey with a central grip and rounded end sections with cut-out components, but no further paint apps. It can be held in either hand and wielded as a single or two-handed weapon. Luke’s articulation is the newer format, all pinless and with 17 points of articulation in total. The legs can facilitate Luke kneeling and sitting, while the arms are extensive in their range, thanks to the butterfly shoulders, to help wield the large two-handed weapon. There is also quite a bit of range in the torso joint and in the neck, which is jointed at the top and bottom.  For those already thinking it, I can confirm that you can swap heads on this with a Lando figure. You will need to change the head and the neck peg, and Lando’s neck sits slightly too low, but it works for those wanting to go down that route. Perhaps Hasbro will also go down this route as a simple re-release for Shadows of the Empire in the future. Perhaps a two-pack with Chewbacca as Snoova? Headswap with the Lando Skiff Guard Head and neck peg As a two-pack exclusive, this set follows the format we’ve seen more recently with a new figure accompanied by a re-release or a repaint/tweak release, thus reducing the development costs overall and therefore allowing Hasbro to keep the cost relatively low with this two-pack retailing at £44.99, which is a fiver less than two single figures would cost you.  Leia, as Boushh, sees some improvements, including the helmet and reducing the size of the cape, although the latter also comes with some issues itself in terms of fraying and also the bandoleer wanting to slip out of place and down Leia’s right shoulder. Luke is a lovely figure, very much paying homage to the original toy and remaining in context with existing Canon figures like the Emperor’s robed Imperial Guards. The figure also works as an EU troop builder and as a base for a Lando in disguise until such time as Hasbro take it upon themselves to add that one to the line.  For fans of Shadows of the Empire, the set looks great alongside Xizor and Dash Rendar, and is eagerly awaiting further releases, ideally Chewie as Snoova and Guri. Princess Leia Organa as Boushh and Luke Skywalker Imperial Guard disguise is currently available on Hasbro Pulse Keep Track of all the Star Wars Black Series figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Star Wars Black Series Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Movie figures are getting another outing with a wave of single Ultimate figures heading to Walmart stores in the US. Each figure includes a selection of accessories taken from the movie including Raphael's Trench coat, a campfire with Leonardo, a cowboy hat for Donatello, and a panda bear for Michelangelo. The Turtles will also come with their weaponry, and pizza slices & boxes. The figures open for sale at Walmart on the 10th of October 2025. We've added the quartet into our extensive NECA Collector Database Shell-a-brate the 35th anniversary of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie with NECA! After wading in a puddle of radioactive waste, four radical reptiles are transformed into New York City’s greatest crime-fighting quartet! These special anniversary Ultimate action figures feature the original 1990 movie version of Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, and Raphael with screen-accurate sculpting and authentic details. These 7-inch scale figures come in all-new, collector-friendly Ultimate packaging with opening front flap. Figures sold separately. Raphael: interchangeable hands, backpack, trench coat, hat, pizza, newspaper, baseball bat, sais, and mutagen canister. Leonardo: interchangeable hands, campfire, swords, pizza box, newspaper, mutagen canister, and pizza slices. Donatello: interchangeable hands, cowboy hat, roasted marshmallows, bo staff, bag of marshmallows, pork rinds, and pizza slices. Michelangelo: interchangeable hands, pizza slices, panda bear, spinning nunchuck, turtle wax, chips, and nunchucks. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

McFarlane's next two DC Direct Page Puncher releases will be a new Superman figure from the Zero Hour comics, and The Joker from Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman will feature a soft goods cape, second pair of hands and the usual display base. Joker comes with a removable soft goods coat, pistol, and display base. Each figure is also packed in with a replica comic. The pair are general releases and will ship in November 2025. We've updated our extensive McFarlane Collector Database The universe is being destroyed by an all-consuming force! Wally West Flash, like Barry Allen before him, tries to stop the crisis, but vanishes in the process. In addition, anomalies such as Barbara Gordon appearing as Batgirl, despite the fact that Joker paralyzed her years before, begin popping up all over the world! Check in with the vilest villains in the DC Multiverse in this issue exploring what the bad guys have been up to since the Crisis began. Will this army of corrupt rogues take advantage of the mayhem descending on reality, or lend a hand in humanity's time of need? To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA have announced a very special NYCC 2025 exclusive release for their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 Cartoon Series line. Taken from the episode 'Turtles on the Orient Express' the 7-inch Ultimate release of 'Train Track Takedown' Shredder will feature Shredder in his Train Engineer disguise. The figure will include two head options, additional hands, a sword, stopwatch, laser, control switch, and the fusion super charger. The set also features a new set of crossed arms for Shredder and these can be used on this figure, and will also fit the Ultimate Shredder figure. The set will be available at NYCC 2025 at the NECA Booth with some stock also available on the NECA Store online, stocks via both channels will be limited. We've added this new exclusive release to our extensive NECA Collector Database You dared us to make it. Challenge accepted! Here by popular demand, it's The Shredder in one of his most infamous disguises from the classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series: the engineer from "Turtles on the Orient Express"! This 7-inch scale Ultimate action figure features unmatched detail with screen-accurate sculpting and deco. Accessories include interchangeable heads and hands, pocket watch, laser, sword, control switch, fusion super charger, and crossed arms (compatible with Ultimate Shredder) for another level of dynamic shelf-posing intimidation! This NECA 2025 Con Exclusive comes in special packaging with artwork by legendary TMNT artist (and train enthusiast) Ken Mitchroney. Available October 9–12 during New York Comic Con at booth #3007 and online at theNECAStore.com To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Mondo Toys next release in their 1/12 Real Ghostbusters line completes the team with the arrival of Ray Stantz. Like each of the previous releases, you can choose between a basic release of Ray and a 'Timed' Exclusive, which is a more deluxe set also featuring an additional ghost figure, this time round this is Mr. Ghash. Ray Stantz is expected to release in May of 2026. They’re back to save the world ... in 1/12 scale! Complete with swappable hands and portraits, THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS – Ray Stantz 1/12 Scale Figure is equipped with his trusty proton pack, particle thrower and ghost trap ... plus easter eggs from some of our favorite episodes of the series. And each of our Real Ghostbusters comes paired with a goblin from the show ... in this case, Drool! But that’s not all ... Available for just one month, our special Ray and Mr. Ghash Collector’s Pack – Timed Edition also includes the power-hungry poltergeist Mr. Ghash with swappable hands, portraits and stomachs! (The 1/12 scale Mr. Ghash is available exclusively as part of this Collector’s Pack.) To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro is counting down to New York Comic Con 2025 with a preview of some new G.I. Joe Classified Series releases. Here we have the new Dark Energon Mole Rat (Stage 2) figure featuring three head options, backpack, weapons and lantern. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Hasbro has started its countdown to New York Comic Con 2025 with a preview of a new G.I. Joe Classified Series release of Brent “Hit & Run” Scott. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“In eight minutes the accursed Planet of Gold will be utterly destroyed.” One of the highest regarded sets in Character's Toys original Classic Doctor Who run was the Revenge of the Cybermen 3-pack released in 2010 as a Forbidden Planet exclusive in the UK, and distributed by Underground Toys in the US. The set utilised a single Cyberman sculpt, replicated three times into two Cybermen and one Cyberleader, along with a new Cybermat accessory. The set has, over time, become highly sought after on the secondary market, fetching a relatively high premium for single loose Cyberman figures, or where it does crop up rarely, the full set. It was, therefore, welcome news to collectors when the set was announced as a re-release in the B&M Exclusive Collector line for 2025, putting the Revenge Cybermen back into circulation some 15 years after their first appearance. The Revenge of the Cybermen collector set follows the established packaging for the current B&M releases with a rectangular white box with design principles aligned to the current Doctor Who merchandise principles, including the ongoing use of the 60th Anniversary diamond logo and a TARDIS image in the bottom left corner. Character’s own design elements are also applied, including an accent colour aligned to each Doctor, the 4th Doctor utilising a lighter blue tone. There are also the usual diamond call-outs confirming the scale, source material and the overall contents. The foil collector sticker that reads ‘Limited Edition’ is also retained on the bottom right corner.  The back of the box is text-heavy, focusing on an in-depth overview of the 1975 story, but without any ‘behind the scenes’ snippets that are sometimes included. While the box looks like a traditional window box, the window is actually a blister glued to a backing card within the outer box. The figures appear to be fixed into this leaning forward due to their backpack and without an inner tray to keep them at a true upright positon. For this set, the backing card is not the usual blue time vortex, but is instead a glorious illustration of the Nerve Beacon. While this presents additional depth for the set, it is a real shame to see this destroyed in order to access the figure as there is no way to remove the blister without severe damage to the card. Reverting to a traditional box would have allowed collectors to utilise this backdrop, as well as being able to open and eventually repack their figures as they wished.  With our set unpacked, we will start with the standard Cybermen, both of which are identical in their decor. This is, of course, silver across the majority of parts, with our Cybermen wearing a base suit with corrugated silver knees and elbows. Ridged piping is added down both the arms and legs, including a slightly flexible joint at both elbows and knees to allow the piping to move with the joint. At the shoulders, this piping connects into a large circular joint, then extends in two directions. The first goes down the back, crossing in the middle into another circular joint, then extending around to a 90-degree joint that continues down to connect to the leg piping. At the front, the conduit extends down into the chest unit. The chest unit itself is in three panels, with the two sides inclusive of sculpted components and the centre panel using a darker central panel above which sits a gold/silver five-pronged segment, and at the bottom of which is a similarly coloured gold/silver circular panel. The same tubing then extends The Cyberhelmet, for me, the most iconic look for the Cybermen, and features the blank face with sculpted mouth slot, and circular eye cut-outs, including the tear drop. Both of these are picked out in a dark grey internally to create depth and contrast. The helmet features two side sections and then the handles, which are also a ridged piping that comes out of the side near the eyes and comes round to the peak of the helmet, where we also find a central forehead weapon which is sculpted in a circular panel and made up of four grouped barrels. Like the eyes and mouth, the barrels are also picked out in a darker grey. The Cyberleader is identical to his troops apart from the helmet, with everything bar the faceplate painted in black and with the forehead laser weapon coloured silver.  vs the 2010 Revenge of the Cyberman Release (right) The figures use the original 2010 sculpt with no variations to any of the parts. Character has made some decor changes to differentiate the set from the original release, with the gold/silver tones used on the top and bottom of the chest panel and the choice to change the centre of the chest unit from black to a darker silver. These new decor choices are accurate to the props, but both ‘versions’ can be seen in the show depending on the lighting and how the Cybermen are positioned.  vs the 2010 Revenge of the Cyberman Release (right) Articulation is, of course, the older format as used in 2010 with visible pinned knees and elbows, although these joints are better disguised than other figures, thanks to the side piping. We have 14 points in total, although the neck joint offers barely anything more than a few mm turn to either side. The arms can extend and gesture, with the bicep swivel much more engineered into the figure than usual, thanks to the way the Cybermen joint their own suits with the corrugated sections within the main suit. The legs are, however, lacking the thigh swivel we usually see, leaving the hips and knees to do the work. There is enough movement to achieve a handful of neutral stances, while also scope to have the Cybermen in a walking position - although this relies on careful balance and won’t be sustainable on display without a stand of sorts.  While the piping is engineered to move with the joints, it does have limitations and will be at risk of stretching and eventually breaking with any extensive movements. Something to be mindful of when posing your Cybermen. The set also includes the larger Cybermat introduced for Revenge, and as included in the original set. This is along the lines of a snake with a bloated midsection and with a segmented upper carapace, all cast in silver. Underneath, we have more ridged detailing, coloured in a darker silver, and a black front section with a gold ‘mouth’ piece.  Again, this is the same sculpt as 2010, but with further decor variations. The biggest change is the use of a black and then gold front section while the original figure had a silver underbelly and a small red painted ‘mouth’. vs the 2010 Revenge of the Cyberman Release (right) The Cybermat has no articulation and is engineered to sit on its rear quarters, displayed as though rearing up to attack its next victim.   For those who missed out in 2010, the set is a welcome re-release and brings an iconic Cyberman look into collections alongside the Fourth Doctor and, of course, with Sarah Jane and Harry from the Season 12 stories also now being available. For those who do own the original 2010 set, the new figures offer variations and arguably improvements with some more accurate paint work on the chest and helmet vs the original props.  The packaging does present a frustration with such a lovely backdrop being designed, only for it to be damaged when the figures are removed. But for £24.99, the set offers great value for money. The set is arriving now (September 17th 2025 onwards) at B&M stores across the UK and will be available while stocks last. Keep Track of all the Doctor Who figures from Character Toys at our comprehensive Doctor Who Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

“Order Special Weapons Dalek into position.” Remembrance of the Daleks, the 20th Anniversary story for Doctor Who from 1988, has a place in many people's hearts (including my own) as one of their favourites. As well as revisiting the Doctor’s origins in 1963 and Totters Yard, the four-part story also introduces us to Emperor Davros and the Special Weapons Dalek - two brand new principles for the Daleks who otherwise had seen little variation other than colouring since the last time we saw an Emperor in Evil of the Daleks.  The Special Weapons Dalek had been released in the Character Toys Doctor Who line in 2010 as a standard figure and part of the Remembrance 4-Pack, and again in 2013 as a Sound FX Dalek with included sounds and sold as a solo carded release via Forbidden Planet. Since then it has become one of the most sought-after figures in the series, probably second only to Emperor Davros until his eventual re-release through the B&M series in 2024. Now that same treatment is being applied to the Special Weapons Dalek, wrapped up in a History of the Daleks Set for B&M’s Autumn 2025 releases, alongside another Imperial Dalek Drone for your Imperial Dalek faction. The 2025 release is number 20 in the History of the Daleks series, filling in the gap between the 2024 release of the Parting of the Ways Daleks and the 2025 Eve of the Daleks Executioners. This does now well and truly put the numbering system for History out of sync in terms of release dates for each story. The box is the usual squared design with a white base colour scheme, current diagonal Doctor Who logo as established for the 60th Anniversary, and TARDIS illustrations. The Doctor-specific colour scheme continues, with a purple hue for the Seventh Doctor. The box features the usual ‘call out’ diamonds confirming the era on which it is based, the scale, and the contents. The main title details ‘History of the Daleks 20’ along the bottom rail, while the story is confirmed top right along with a subtitle that reads ‘Imperial Battle Squad’ to differentiate it from the 2023 Renegade Dalek pairing.  The rear of the box is devoid of artwork, and focuses solely on the usual in-depth text that deep dives into the storyline from Remembrance as well as a lot of information ‘Behind the Scenes’ about the Dalek props and designs, which is always an interesting read. The Daleks themselves are packed inside on an internal tray that uses a blue vortex backdrop. This is not a window box anymore, and is rather a blister that is glued onto this internal backing card. This means you will ‘damage’ your packaging getting your Daleks out so there is no repacking options for collectors.  Looking at the Imperial Dalek Drone first, and this is built on the usual and long-running Classic Dalek body, cast in a cream white finish. Gold is added to the hemispheres on the base, around the central slats, and in the mesh of the neck. We also have gold cast gun and manipulator arms, gold ‘headlights’ on the dome, and a gold finish to both the eye piece and central rings of the eyestalk - the central shaft of which is left white.  Proportionally and visually, this all works in regard to replicating in 5 inch scale what we see during the events of Remembrance. The mold itself is showing its age in place, with the gap between the skirt halves starting to become more prevalent at both the front edge and the rear.  Each of the previous releases of the Imperial Drone has featured a variantion to the previous release with the original 2-pack with the 7th Doctor featuring a smaller eye stalk, longer suckerarm and straight gun arm. This was updated in the Remembrance 4-pack from 2010 with the eye stalk updated to a larger version, while the sucker arm was reduced and the gun arm was swapped out to the 'pinched' version. In 2020 , the Drone got another outing in a set with Ace, and in this Coalhill School version, we saw another change with the eye stalk updated again to a mid-sized version with darker iris and a return to the straight gun arm. This 2020 release also saw the gold colouring darken vs the originals. vs prior releases (1) 2010 w/Doctor (2) 2010 Dalek 4-Pack (3) 2020 Coalhill School Set (4) 2025 History This 2025 release incorporates the smaller sucker arm from the Coalhill School 2020 figure and uses the straight gun arm used on the majority of the other versions. We do get a new version of the eye stalk, which sees an update to the eye piece and rings, but without extending the shaft considerably in length. The eyepiece also features a silver iris rather than the blue or black we’ve seen on the other releases.  As is usual, the articulation on the Dalek is centred around the three appendages with the eyestalk sitting in a vertical socket and can be raised upward. The Sucker and Gun arms are a ball joint connection, allowing more extensive movement within the confines of their socket. The other articulation is at the dome, which rotates a full 360 degrees. We also have a set of three ‘wheels’ under the base section which allow the Dalek to be ‘pushed around’ while also raising it up off the floor slightly.  Moving to the Special Weapons Dalek, and this mirrors the unique design of ‘the abomination’. The skirt is standard with the usual base and slatted sections with hemispheres running in sets of four up to the mid-section. From this point, the Special Weapons platform kicks in with a central ridged section that extends up into a gun emplacement design with sculpted rivets. The large ‘gun’ extends from this central platform. We then move up to the dome, which is again unique by way of a flatter dome, ringed with a riveted outer section. This tops an inner ringed section that is a heavier armoured design rather than the usual mesh, and sits into the shoulder collar.  Colour-wise, the Special Weapons Dalek uses the base cream/white of the Imperials and the same gold highlights on the base, hemispheres, central gun emplacement and the upper dome. All of this is washed heavily to give a dirty and grimy look in keeping with what we see on screen. This is heavy-handed in places and quite linear around the hemispheres in particular, rather than being more spread out. vs 2010 Special Weapons Dalek (non FX) release on right The other releases of the SWD in 2010 and 2013 were on the exact same sculpt albeit with some upgrades to the 2013 version to incorporate batteries and the FX components. I do not have that FX version to compare, but lining up the 2025 release with the 2010, there are variations in the decor and the weathering in particular. There is a heavier application on the new version, but not so much around the central shoulder, which had a weird striping on the original version. The gold is also updated and brighter, while the gun is a duller, plastic grey rather than the more gun-metal aligned finish on the original. Our Special Weapons Dalek has limited movement, restricted solely to the central piece and the ability for the upper weapons platform to rotate 360 degrees around the base. There is also a joint in the cannon itself, allowing it to be raised or lowered. The dome is fixed and cannot move, but we do still get the three wheels under the base. For £21.99, this set brings two popular Dalek models into your collection, particularly if you’ve been waiting for these to be re-released, having missed out on them the first time round. For those who have these already, there are variances with the Remembrance Drone appearing crisper and with an updated eyestalk. The Special Weapons Dalek changes and which is ‘best’ will be a personal choice. I prefer the deeper gold on the new version and the upper weathering, but would have liked a more subtle approach to the lower skirt weathering wash. With the other Autumn 2025 B&M Exclusive Release, Revenge of the Cybermen The packaging looks great until opened, and I wish that Character and B&M would consider a return to the traditional window boxes if only to preserve the wonderful cardboard backings. Available now in B&M stores while stocks last (accurate at time of review). e p Track of all the Doctor Who figures from Character Toys at our comprehensive Doctor Who Collectors Database & Checklist If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the 70's and 80's I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force) and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licences - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

The NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 series is getting two new Turtle two-packs featuring the Turtles in their Vacation gear. The Leonardo and Donatello set features extra heads for each turtle, alternative hands, camera, pizza box, pizza, two backpacks, turtle communicators and more. The Raphael and Michelangelo set will also include extra heads and hands for the two figures along with a similar batch of accessories including pizza, pizza box, communicators, camera, backpacks and VHS tape. These are both Target Exclusives in the US. We've added both of the sets to our extensive NECA Collector Database Don’t forget to bring your favorite turtles with you on vacation! NECA’s Vacation Leonardo and Donatello action figures are here, inspired by the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! These radical reptiles are kicking back in style with all-new outfits, which perfectly complement the TMNT Bodacious Beach Bros. Set (sold separately). These 7-inch scale figures come loaded with accessories: extra heads and hands, pizza, VHS tapes, backpacks, cameras, and more! Leave the ninja weapons at home... you won't need them at the beach. Presented in collector-friendly window box packaging. Don’t forget to bring your favorite turtles with you on vacation! NECA’s Vacation Michelangelo and Raphael action figures are here, inspired by the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! These radical reptiles are kicking back in style with all-new outfits, which perfectly complement the TMNT Bodacious Beach Bros. Set (sold separately). These 7-inch scale figures come loaded with accessories: extra heads and hands, pizza, VHS tapes, backpacks, cameras, and more! Leave the ninja weapons at home... you won't need them at the beach. Presented in collector-friendly window box packaging. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

NECA have announced a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 Cartoon 2-pack featuring 'Granny' Bebop and 'Baby' Rocksteady as seen in the episode 'Four Turtles and a Baby' The set features extra hands for both Rocksteady and Bebop as well as a handbag for Bebop as well as a pram and dummy for Rocksteady. This is a Target Exclusive in the US Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 Cartoon) - Granny Bebop and Baby Rocksteady 7” Scale Action Figure 2-Pack  Based on the classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! Now you can add Granny Bebop and Baby Rocksteady to your TMNT collection! As seen in the episode “Four Turtles and a Baby,” the gruesome twosome are here as 7-inch scale NECA action figures in one of their most inspired disguises. These Channel 6 beautiful baby contest hopefuls include extra hands, baby carriage, purse, and pacifier. Presented in collector-friendly window box packaging.  Available exclusively at @Target in the US. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

Two of Nacelle Toy's Star Trek Wave 2 figures were unveiled at FanX Salt Lake. While we already know the full content of Wave 2, these digital images give us a better look at what the figures themselves will look like and what accessories will be included. Bem is taken from the Star Trek Animated Series and comes with extra head, hands, and accessories. T'Pol is based on her Star Trek Enterprise look from Series 3 and 4 and also includes extra hands along with Starfleet gear such as communicator, phaser, and datapad. We've added all of these to our Star Trek Collector Database   and eagerly await further details. To manage our storage costs, news article images are archived after 12-months. Accept our apologies if you have reached this news article, and the images are no longer available If you are reading this via a 3rd party website that is importing our newsfeed, please come and visit us directly and give us a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube . Check out our direct news feed for more action figure news, reviews, and store reports About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...