ActionFigs.com has pics of the second wave of 2010 Marvel Universe product, including the highly anticipated Luke Cage, Black Widow, and Thor.
Wave 1 has already hit retail even though we haven’t closed out 2009 yet – I think this is because sell-through on Marvel Universe is pretty strong.
Marvel Universe 2010 Wave 2 Basic 3 3/4″ Figures
via ActionFigs.com – For Collectors, By Collectors. – Marvel Universe 2010 Wave 2 Basic 3 3/4″ Figures.
I don’t know if this is what Hot Toys was talking about announcing on their Facebook page today, because from the tease I thought it would be an Iron Man 2 item. But who really cares? This new Tony Stark figure that was posted on the Sideshow Toys forum is really freaking cool.
Update – Hot Toys is also running a contest for an undisclosed prize. All you have to do is list your top 3 Hot Toys products on their Facebook discussion before Tuesday 12/8 to be eligible. Good luck!
Hot Toys MMS116 : IRON MAN 12” Tony Stark collectible figure (Mech Test Version)
~ Movie Masterpiece Series ~
The 1/6th scale IRON MAN Tony Stark specially features:
- Newly sculpted head with authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark in the movie IRON MAN
- Approximately 30 cm tall figure
- ABS material TrueType body with newly designed chest, forearms and forelegs
- 34 points of articulations
- Two pairs of interchangeable hand palms
- LED-lighted heart device, hand gauntlet and boots (battery operated)**
- Real-like mechanically wired hand gauntlet and boots
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
Detailed Accessories:
- Articulated mechanical robot with 360° rotated base and fire extinguisher as accident detector
- Belt with one large and one small bag
- A pair of knee pads
- A pair of real-like leather shoes
Value-added Equipment:
- 6” X 6” black-color square-shape figure stage
- Cardboard backdrop imitating Tony Stark workshop setting where he practiced flight in the film
Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun
- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong
- Head Painted by JC. Hong
Note ** batteries included
© 2008 MVLFFLLC. TM& 2010 MARVEL
Release date: end Q1 2010
via Hot Toys-MMS116:IRON MAN- Tony Stark (Mech Test Version) spec + pics – Sideshow Freaks.
I think we’ve seen the bulk of the Mattel previews for the items on sale this month, wrapping it up with the 6-inch Ghostbusters Winston Zeddemore. He comes with what is probably the coolest accessory for a toy this year – the ghost trap. And it will be even cooler next year when Mattel ships Walter Peck, since the trap will fit into the container unit accessory that will come with Peck.
Well, here is the thing, from a parts standpoint Winston is the same as previous paranormal investigators Egon and Ray from collar bone to toe – so you know what you are getting there. I know people have been commenting on the reuse, but I have said it before, they are all built similarly enough that it works for me. The importance comes in the difference though, and, of course, it is in his head sculpt.
I was thinking that I was a fan of the head sculpt when I saw the hand-painted prototype at SDCC and the early press pictures, and now that I have him in hand, my suspicions were correct. In fact, I think he is the best representation of any of the actors so far in the line. The 4H really caught the look of a young Hudson in my opinion and the paint on his face is great (as well as the rest of the figure), especially in the clean lines on his thin mustache. Some might disagree with the likeness, but I think it works really well.
via First Look – Ghostbusters Winston Zeddemore | thefwoosh.com.
The long wait since Matty’s first Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Cat tease (so long ago now I can’t remember it) is over. Toy Guru had cited some issues with Battle Cat’s helmet falling off while in package, so I hope that’s been resolved for you MOC collectors out there.
Here’s what’s coming our way in right around Valentine’s Day. Fitting, because I’m in love.
MOTU Battle Cat® Sneak Preview
MOTU Fans!
You’ve been patiently (and for some, impatiently) waiting for the Fighting Tiger of Eternia® to arrive. While you’ll still have to wait just a little bit longer, here’s your first official sneak peak at the packaging for Battle Cat®!
Battle Cat® is the first beast figure in the MOTU line. This fully-articulated, incredibly detailed figure has been crafted so He-Man® fits in the saddle (as will most other MOTU characters) so he can securely ride his iconic green feline into battle! He comes with removable armor and helmet, his saddle holds the Sword of Power, and it’s all packed safely in a window box package.
This cool kitty goes on sale Monday, February 15th, and as always MattyCollector.com is the only place you’ll find guaranteed genuine Masters of the Universe® figures. We can send a reminder right to your inbox, so click here to register for email. I also announce reminders on Twitter so follow me there, too!
Not sure if this is just coincidence or conspiracy, but both Hot Toys and Diamond Select Toys had teasers for Iron Man 2 today. First, Hot Toys teased an IM2 announcement coming tomorrow with two posters from the movie. I’d love to have the kind of cash to be a completist on their Iron Man 1/6 scale figures. As it is, I’m getting the upcoming battle-damaged Mark III armor from the first movie and will probably be satisfied with that – but if they announce a War Machine I’m sunk.
Next, DST showed off Marvel Minimates Series 35 – an Iron Man 2 assortment – but still had three of the 7 Minimates in silhouette. One of them is War Machine, another is another Iron Man armor – Mark VI? – and the last is an army builder, so I’m guessing it’s not a ScarJo Black Widow. If it is, that silhouette isn’t very flattering. 😉
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