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  • McFarlane DC Super Powers Superman Movie releases

    McFarlane are extending their Super Powers releases inspired by the upcoming James Gunn Superman movie with a new box set, a new single exclusive release, and even a new vehicle. Up first is a five-pack of Super Powers figures, including Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner Green Lantern, Superman, Metamorpho, and Ultraman. This is a Gold Label set exclusive to Walmart in the US. The first four figures have all been announced as single-carded versions with no immediate and obvious differences between the single releases and this set. Ultraman is also getting a general single release, but appears to be the same figure as included in the Gold Label multi-pack. The final item is a new vehicle for the Super Powers figures based on Mr. Terrific's Hi-Tech vehicle from the movie. All of these Super Powers reelases went live for pre-order as of the 28th of May 2025 and they are due to ship in June 2025. We've added each of them to our extensive McFarlane Collector Database Features FIVE Super Powers figures from the Superman Movie: SUPERMAN, MR. TERRIFIC, GREEN LANTERN (GUY GARDNER), ULTRAMAN AND METAMORPHO. A mysterious and powerful foe working for LuthorCorp is a physical threat even to Superman. Mister Terrific wields his trademark T-spheres - small, multi functional metal orbs the size of tennis balls which he controls with complex hand signals, operates his flying rig and, of course, mans his signature T-Craft. 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 Superman Movie Releases, including DC Multiverse Lex Luthor & Ultraman

    McFarlane continues to list more DC Multiverse and DC Direct products for the 2025 James Gunn Superman movie. Up first are the DC Multiverse releases, including a further look at Lex Luthor. Luthor is a Deluxe Theatrical Edition and will come with three head options, extra hands, and a Baby Kaiju figure. He is joined by Ultraman, who includes a variety of extra hand options. Both Ultraman and Lex Luthor are June 2025 releases. There were then three DC Direct previews of Baby Kaiju, Baby Joey, and Metamorpho. These are 4.5 inch posed PVC figures, also shipping in June 2025. A mysterious and powerful foe working for LuthorCorp is a physical threat even to Superman. Tall, thin and bald and always impeccably dressed, brilliantly despicable billionaire Lex Luthor's God complex is matched only by his malicious disdain for Superman. Donned only in a threadbare pair of wrestling trunks, Rex Mason, aka Metamorpho or The Element Man, is an eerie, haunted bald man with an ashen white face and a body that can be composed of different substances-clay, metal, and elements far more dangerous. Baby Kaiju is unleashed in Metropolis, increasing in size at an advanced rate, he soon becomes a threat to the entire city. Baby Joey is based on the 2025 theatrical film SUPERMAN. 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 DC Multiverse Collector Edition Hawkgirl, Justice League of America

    McFarlane's new DC Collector Edition release of Hawkgirl from Justice League of America went live for pre-order as of the 28th of May 2025. The figure features Hawkgirl with articulated wings, spare hands, her mace, and the usual display base and collector card. The figure is due to be an August 2025 release. We've updated our extensive McFarlane Collector Database with these new details. Using the power of Nth Metal, Kendra Saunders is Hawkgirl, one of the Justice League's newer recruits. Having no trouble standing shoulder to shoulder with giants, Hawkgirl's fighting spirit and determination has made her feared throughout the galaxy. 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...

  • Medicom MAFEX releases of Chucky from Chucky 2 and Bride of Chucky

    Medicom are releasing two new MAFEX figures of Chucky. The first, taken from Child's Play 2, includes three head options for Chucky as well as improvised weapons, including a knife hand, baseball bat, ruler, hammer, and knives. It is number 278 in the MAFEX series and will be released in October 2025. Joining him is a Bride of Chucky release which also features three head options. You also get a shovel, a knife, the Heart of Damballah, and a 'Speak and Spell' console. Bride of Chucky is a January 2026 release and is number 277 in the line. 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...

  • Medicom MAFEX release of 'B' from BRZRKR

    Medicom's new MAFEX figure of 'B' from BRZRKR, the comic book series co-created by Keanu Reeves, has opened for pre-ordering with a March 2026 release date. The 6-inch MAFEX figure, number 279, will come with four head options, a selection of hands, and a very generous armoury of weaponry, including guns and melee weapons. 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...

  • Review: Star Wars Black Series Gaming Greats Exclusive 2-Pack of Dagan Gera and BX Droid (Hybrid) from Jedi: Survivor

    "That wretched Order will rue the day they betrayed me and forsook Tanalorr!" The Star Wars Black Series Gaming Greats releases of Dagan Gera and the BX Droid (Hybrid) were a late Spring 2025 release, sold exclusively by Amazon globally. The set was based on the Jedi: Survivor videogame and featured variations of Gera and the BX, who had both had single releases earlier in 2024 and into 2025. The double window box features the blue, almost teal, highlight color, which is employed on the character text as well as on the artwork.  This side artwork is a split-panel piece with Dagan Gera featured in the top panel and the BX droid in the lower one. Each individual artwork can then be seen in full on the back of the box. These 2-packs are not numbered or included in the wider Galaxy Collection montage artwork, so do not directly connect to other releases. The rear text gives some very top-line commentary on Dagan Gera and his role during Jedi: Survivor and the position of the BX Droid Hybrid as part of the Bedlam Raiders. The card insert sat behind the figures is colour coordinated to the rest of the blue of the packaging and carries a planetary view of Tanalorr. Starting with Degan, and this former High Republic-era Jedi is created in his robes with a beige set of underrobes overlaid with a golden tabard with metallic gold trim and emblems that flow into a rear soft plastic cloak of similar design and finish. Dagan’s left arm features a dark brown bracer with gold trim, while his boots are plain brown. The Jedi garb is completed by a brown plastic belt with component pockets and compartments and a painted silver buckle, with grey detail on either side.  Dagan’s headsculpt is modelled after the game and features a strong likeness to actor Cody Fern, who plays him in the game. The skin tone is a light sky blue reflective of Dagna’s Arkanian heritage, and this colour scheme carries into his sculpted hair with a single gold clip used around the back as part of the longer hair that flows back over Gera’s shoulder. Facial printing is evident in the way the eyes and mouth are detailed, and there are also some subtle lines sculped on the figure’s neck, again accurate to the game appearance. The big variation to the single release in Galaxy Collection Wave 20 release of Dagan Gera  is the addition, in this two-pack, of a Force construct right arm. This replaces the hanging sleeve we see on the general release and creates a fully articulated right arm for Dagan in a translucent blue plastic similar to that used on some of the Holocomm figures.  vs 2024 Dagan Gera Galaxy Collecton Single Release (right) Dagan comes with his lightsaber, which can be configured as either a single hilt with one or two blades or two separate hilts. Each hilt is cast in grey with a black grip section and ornate gold sculpted emitter reflective of the High Republic era. These fit into either hand but have no belt hanging options included. The hilts connect via a plug and socket to create the longer piece with the blades, the blades connecting through the golden emitter ends by way of the usual pegged connection. The two translucent red blades are straight enough on arrival, but when configured as dual-bladed saber, the softer plastic of the hilt and rudimentary connection can lead to the blades looking out of line.  This Force Projected arm increases the overall figure to a standard set of 17 points of articulation, all pinless. The upper body is inclusive of a ball joint waist, and then full motion in the arms by way of jointed, wrists, elbows, and shoulders with the latter also inclusive of a butterfly joint. The neck features two joints, top and bottom, which allows a reasonable level of head movement without the need for very intrusive and visible joints.  The Black Series figures have now phased out thigh swivels, adding the leg rotation at the knees predominantly. These knee joints are neatly disguised on Dagan behind the flow of his lower robes, with the lower leg movement restricted partly by those same robes and cape section. I do find Dagan slightly frustrating to stand with the ankle rockers not quite cut enough to move the feet fully forward and flat to the floor. Dagan has a natural tendency to fall backward a situation not helped by the excess weight from the cape. The stability can be fixed by turning the feet outward, but that doesn’t always look the most natural. Moving on to the BX Droid, this utilises the new Commando Droid body updated with a very ‘bling’ paint job. Rather than use the standard red and grey scheme favoured by the Bedlam Raiders and as seen on the releases to date of the B1, B2, and Magna Guard droids, this set leans into the golden Hybrid skin used on in-game droids that utilize both blaster ranged attacks and a vibro-sword for melee combat. Much of the droid is therefore cast in a plastic gold colouring with variation in the arms, legs, and upper torso of grey paneling and a handful of red line markings to tie in with the Bedlam Raiders scheme.  While the overall proportions and design are accurate to the Commando Droid model, the colour scheme is garish compared to what we see in the game, with the gold too bright and not reflective of the tarnished look we see in the game. The droid also really needs a level of weathering and battle damage to be an accurate representation. The sculpt is entirely repainted from the original Commando Droid  release from early 2025, there are no sculptural tweaks with the two-pack version. vs 2025 Clone Wars Commando Droid Release (right) Articulation is very well integrated into the droid body, and the joints are made part of the sculpt as they are on the droids within the Star Wars Universe. There are 18 joints in total, including an innovative segmented midsection which works with the skeletal arms and legs to make our BX Droid pretty wide-ranging in posing options with or without its twin accessories. It also feels relatively robust and stable when posed, a move forward from previous droid releases - both prequel and those from the Mando-Verse - who have often struggled with joint security and overall stability on display. These accessories are the same as the original release, and reflective of the Hybrid title given to the Droid in the game, where it wields both Vibro-Sword and Blaster. The Vibro-Sword is a lilac plastic finish with an ever-so-subtle greying edge to the blade. Sculpturally, it is fine compared to the ingame weapons, but visually it looks cheap and out of place in a Black Series collection. Ideally, the sword needed some additional decor, making it a darker finish overall, and ideally investing in a Vibro-effect piece along the blade as has been done with some of the staffs and weapons used by the likes of the Magna Guards or indeed the Purge Troopers. The sword can be back-mounted by way of a simple plug. This is far from secure and will fall off if handled. It then slots into either hand, with enough room in the grip for two-handed posing, making the most of that extensive articulation. The blaster is the standard E-5 Blaster cast in dark grey with plenty of inclusive detail, but lacking in any wider paint application. It fits into either hand and can be cradled by the opposite hand for two weapon carrying and firing positions.  The set fits the Gaming Greats Exclusive criteria pretty well, creating a new set out of existing figures and providing some enhancements, but nothing that is groundbreaking. Not numbering the set or making it a key part of the Galaxy Collection also allows for in-boxed collectors to give it a miss if needed. Individually, this is probably the Dagan we should have gotten in the single release - perhaps with an arm that could be removed and swapped out with a sleeve piece. Instead, we are now double-buying to have both versions.  The Commando Droid is not particularly nice-looking, and the colour palette is poorly made compared to the in-game graphics. The release should have really been toned back to the tarnished finish, or they should have gone with the standard Bedlam Raider colour scheme, matching in with the B1, B2, and Magna Guard, and the upcoming Destroyer Droid, which uses the same red & grey paint job.  In terms of value, this will set you back £44.99 on Amazon  (affiliate link), which is less than the RRP of two single figures and a move forward compared to some of the £50-£60 sets seen in recent years. You will run the risk of this shipping in either no packaging or in their reduced packaging, meaning the box is likely to arrive with more than one ding. Amazon is certainly not the avenue of choice for those wanting to collect mint packaging. In terms of Jedi: Survivor overall, I am pleased the game continues to be supported with new figures, with more due later this year to build out the overall collection for Cal Kestis and his allies. K eep 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...

  • Hasbro Marvel Legends Fan Stream 29th May 2025, likely Fantastic Four reveals

    It appears as though the Marvel Legends figures for Fantastic Four: First Steps will be revealed as of Thursday, the 29th of May 2025, via the monthly Hasbro Fan Stream for Marvel. Pre-orders will then open the same week on Friday the 30th. The Entertainment Earth 'Drop Zone' page backs up the Friday 30th May pre-order window with the usual cryptic summary message that reads:- "What's new? We can't say. But it's really big and you're probably going to want the whole team. Sign up for a reminder so you can be first to see the reveal" And Dan Yun from the Marvel Legends team at Hasbro has further provided 'confirmation' with this tweet on X. 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...

  • Mezco 5Points Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

    Mezco's 5Points release of Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has now opened for pre-order with a release date between September & November 2025. The 3.75 inch collector figure will come with his chainsaw and is packed on a retro-inspired blister card. Order now from Mezco direct, or via Mezco stockists. Who will survive and what will be left of them? Straight from the blood-soaked backroads of Texas, Leatherface joins the 5 Points lineup and is ready to carve out a place in your collection! Leatherface is dressed to distress in his classic bloodstained apron, collared shirt, and tie. The masked maniac is armed with his signature chainsaw that he can hold in both hands, revving up for a slaughterhouse showdown! Each Leatherface figure is individually packaged in a retro style blister card, perfect for display. 5 Points are Mezco’s upgrade to the articulated action figures of yesteryear. These highly detailed, posable action figures feature some of pop culture’s most familiar faces, both old and new. 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...

  • Kaiyodo Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech release of Marvel's Cable version 1.5

    Kaiyodo have announced an updated version 1.5 of their Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech release of Marvel's Cable. Cable will feature extra hands, head and a removeable eye effect. He is also armed with a selection of guns, a knife, and a sword. The set also comes with a pair of energy barrier effects that can be displayed as two pieces, or combined into a larger shield. If you order direct from Kaiyodo then a further head sculpt will also be included with your figure. Cable version 1.5 is down as an April 2026 release. 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 The Phantom of the Opera (1925) release of The Phantom 'Masque of the Red Death'

    NECA have unveiled their latest horror figure with the release of The Phantom from 1925's The Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom comes with three head options and extra hands. He is wearing his Red Death disguise, including soft goods cloak, hat, and skull staff. The figure is a general release due to arrive in Quarter 3 (July-September) of 2025. We've added The Phantom to our NECA Collector Database Celebrate a century of cinematic horror! Mark the 100th anniversary of the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera with this stunning action figure from NECA. Featuring the Phantom (Erik) in his iconic "Red Death" disguise from the masquerade ball, this 7-inch scale figure captures the haunting elegance of Lon Chaney’s classic portrayal. Hiding his disfigured face beneath the skull mask, he spies on Christine and Raoul on the rooftop of the Paris Opera House. This collectible includes a soft goods cloak, large brim hat, and skull staff accessories. Plus, multiple heads and hands, which are interchangeable with other NECA Phantom of the Opera figures (sold separately). Presented in a collector-friendly box with an opening front flap, this figure is a must-have for horror fans and classic film collectors alike! 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...

  • Review: Manipple Studios after-market 'sleeveless' custom kit for the Hasbro Marvel Legends Wolverine

    "For the first time in my life, I'm proud to wear this suit. It means I'm an X-Man. I'm the X-Man." Following the release of Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, Hasbro’s Marvel Legends line released three figures from the movie, including both of the title characters. Wolverine was released in his full X-Men suit, and while reflective of the start of the movie, it didn’t replicate the sleeveless look we see as the movie progresses. While many expected (and still expect) Hasbro to release that version, there was an immediate response in the third-party market, filling that gap courtesy of Manipple Studios. Manipple has put together a pair of sleeveless arms that are designed and produced as a direct ‘off the shelf’ fit for your Hasbro Wolverine figure. They are predominantly being sold through the Aliexpress marketplace with what appears to be a significant demand with the couple of sellers offering this kit, often working under an advance pre-order (be warned, despite the wording, you are likely to be charged at the point you order). When your kit does arrive it is packed into a small brown box with the arms in individual baggies along with what I assume to be a safety/packing notice, all in Chinese. You will need a Hasbro Wolverine to use with your new Manipple arms, and that will need dismantling at the shoulders. The easiest way to achieve this is to submerge the top half of the figure in a cup or jug of boiling water for a few minutes. This softens the plastic and allows the arms to be popped out of the joint. Please do this with care, particularly being mindful of the hot water and potential scalding injuries. Any kids reading this, please get an adult to help. It is also worth noting that we take no responsibility for any damage to your Wolverine figure. We are simply replaying how we made this change to our figure. With the arms out, the main arms are sat inside a black circular shoulder piece which needs to be separated too. The new Manipple arms then slot into these black collars, and then they slot snugly back into the Wolverine torso, preferably while the plastic remains warm and pliable. The Manipple arms do not come with hands, so the Hasbro hands are inserted into the sleeve, and again, the fit is slick and perfectly engineered for either the claws-out or claws-retracted versions. The arms include the same pinless articulation as the main figure, and are robust in their joints, giving both a wide range of posing positions but also articulated securely to hold these positions with evident ratchets at the shoulders in particular. This is the first aftermarket custom I’ve bought that is a seamless fit and colour match to a figure, and while you do pay a premium for this (prices vary between £10 and £20 a set) the finished article is as good as a Hasbro Marvel Legends release and does not look out of place displayed alongside your other MCU or Marvel Comicbook figures. K eep Track of all the Marvel Legends figures from Hasbro at our comprehensive Marvel Legends 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...

  • McFarlane Spawn: The Dark Ages Spawn and Horse release

    A third version of McFarlane's new Dark Ages Spawn and Horse has been confirmed. This is the same figure as included in the Signature Edition, but without the signed collector card. This is therefore the general release under the McFarlane Toys Digital banner available for pre-order as of the 16th of May 2025 at McFarlane retailers. It will ship in July 2025. We've updated our McFarlane Collector Database with this new addition. Spawn the Bloodaxe, formerly known as Erik the Bloodaxe when he was human, was transformed into something else entirely by the mystical forces of darkness. 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...

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