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Art Asylum September Previews Pics

Diamond Select Toys has had a presence on Facebook for a while now thanks to Matt “Diamond” – now Matt is stepping it up with an Art Asylum Fan Page and a new Twitter account, @DSTMatt. Expect a new Minimates announcement tomorrow on Twitter.

With the latest Facebook update, Matt’s posted the September Previews. It’s nice that they’re reissuing Hulk, as it will look great going head to head with the upcoming Marvel Select Thing.

Art Asylum’s Photos – Previews – September 09

Dawn Back in Black PVC Statue

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Ultimate Quarter Scale Henry Jones

Marvel Select Hulk Re-Offer

Marvel Select Iron Man Re-Offer

Marvel Select Thing

Star Trek TOS The Trouble With Tribbles Kirk & Command Chair

Star Wars R2-D2 Bank

via Facebook | Art Asylum’s Photos – Previews – September 09.

DST Announces TRU Exclusives, Including BSG, Marvel, Star Trek, Terminator, and Ghostbusters

Diamond Select Toys continues to help Toys R Us build up its collector-oriented product offerings with action figures and Minimates across the Battlestar Galactica, Marvel, Trek, Terminator, and Ghostbuster licenses.

Have any of you started seeing pre-order forms at your TRUs?

Toys “R” Us Exclusive Updates!

It’s time to send children across America back to school, which means the aisles at Toys”R”Us will be that much easier to navigate while you’re hunting down these hot, exclusive action figures and Minimates! With some already in stores and more on the way, we’ve created this guide to help you find those missing gems from your collection.

Battlestar Galactica Action Figures Series 4:
Arriving In Stores: Now!
This all-new assortment of action figures from the hit SyFy series Battlestar Galactica delivers the first-ever single-packed Number Eight in the form of the misanthropic Boomer in her New Caprica attire. Also included are the new Off-Duty Apollo and the heavy-packed rebellious Red Stripe Cylon Centurions featured in the show’s final episode, Daybreak.

Battlestar Galactica Minimates Series 2:
Arriving in stores: Now!
This entire wave of five new Minimates two-packs will delight sci-fi fans and collectors alike as we round out the cast with new versions of their favorite characters, Cylons and even the Final Five! With Eye Patch Tigh & Captivity Six, Chief Tyrol & Mortar-Pack Cylon Centurion, Athena & Cylon Centurion, Tory Foster & Sam Anders, plus the enigmatic Ellen & Simon two-packs in stores now, this set is the perfect companion to our next exclusive…

Battlestar Galactica Mini-Flyers Series 1:
Arriving in stores: Now!
Long-rumored and eagerly-awaited, the Battlestar Galactica Mini-Flyers have landed and are defending Toys”R”Us shelves nationwide from would-be Cylon attackers. With working cockpits perfect for an adventurous Minimate, both ships also include a new exclusive BSG Minimate! The Mark VII Viper is piloted by the first-ever Hotdog release and the Cylon Raider features the all-new gold Cylon Commander.

Marvel Minimates Series 4:
Arriving in stores: September ’09
Continuing the Minimate invasion of the Toys”R”Us aisles, the latest assortment of Marvel Minimates is ready to deliver army builders, fan-favorites and sneak-previews, PLUS two new exclusive sets designed to remedy those gaps in your collection. X-Force Wolverine gets an early debut along with the Vault Guard, Insulated Spider-Man takes an early shot at Electro and two all-star members of the Ultimates face off with Ultimate Hulk and Ultimate Iron Man. The exclusive Secret Wars companion set includes the evil Molecule Man and an all-new Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman while the X-Men make their mark with the X-Factor Angel and the debut of Warpath!

Star Trek Action Figures Series 3:
Arriving in stores: Now!
The spirit of classic Star Trek is still alive and well in Toys”R”Us stores across America, as evidenced by the latest wave of original series action figures! Take a trip to the legendary Mirror Universe with both Mirror Kirk and Spock but also keep your eyes out for the first-ever Kang the Klingon release!

Terminator 2 Minimates Series 2:
Arriving in stores: Now!
They said they’d be back and now they’re ready to take over your collection as they battle evil cybernetic forces from the future in a battle to save humanity! Though you’ll have to journey into comic book stores to find the Asylum Assault T-1000 & Inmate Sarah Connor, Toys”R”Us stores will be carrying the rest of the wave plus the exclusive Battle Damaged Endoskeleton & Silver T-1000. Motorcycle Cop T-1000 & Battle Damaged Sarah Connor and T-800 & Young John Connor round out the set.

Ghostbusters Minimates Series 2:
Arriving in stores: Now!
Because the first wave sold out faster than you can say “ectoplasmic residue” we’ve got a follow-up assortment of exclusive Ghostbusters Minimates that’s simply to die for! With Ray & Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Winston & Taxi Ghost, Lab Coat Egon & Jogger Ghost, Peter & Energized Terror Dog plus Luis Tully & Slimer – this is your chance to add these all-new ghosts to the mix and complete your Ghostbusters team!

via Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles.

Reader Feedback – DC Universe Classics Wave 12 Eclipso

DC Universe Classics has been the special kind of action figure line that has continued to impress me. It feels like with every wave that gets delivered, I find myself with a new favorite figure. For those keeping track, my current favorite is wave 10’s Forager. With DCUC wave 12, which was first revealed in Toyfare magazine, followed shortly by press pics released to the online media, I had the same reaction, in this case with Dr. Mid-Nite.

But there’s one figure that I think could use a little tweaking – and that’s Eclipso.

On the left is the original pic of the prototype. I was initially put off by the leering grin, but over time, realized that what was throwing me off was the large gap between the tip of his nose and the top of his mouth. In my opinion, it throws off the proportions, making his head too long.

On the right, I’ve modified the image to reduce the gap between nose and mouth. Again, it’s my opinion, but I think it’s much, much better.

Given that this wave is due in the 1st quarter next year, I’m not sure if there’s still the opportunity to make changes to the figure. I’m not sure if Mattel would be inclined to change it, even if they could.

Whether you agree or disagree a change is needed to the Eclipso head, please leave a comment. I’ll share your feedback with the good folks at Mattel and the Four Horsemen. Thanks!

DC Universe Classics Wave 12 Press Pics

Mattel has sent us press pics of DC Universe Classics Wave 12 with a reminder that the Masters of the Universe Classics Webstor has just gone on sale today. These images first appeared in Toyfare magazine. ~~It seems like Spectre will have glow in the dark skin on the regular figure, and not as a variant, but I’ll ask to make sure.~~ Update: Toy Guru has confirmed that the glow in the dark skin will be on a variant figure.

Normally I would optimize colors on these pictures, but as there’s been some question as to what Iron will look like, I’ve not modified these pics at all.

Attached are images of DCUC Wave 12 figures for immediate publication. These are images of the original sculpts. Actual product may vary.

Spectre (with glow in the dark skin!)

Eclipso

Dr Mid-Nite

Iron (with real metal parts!)

Copperhead

Mary Marvel (with white chase version, image not available)

Desaad

Collect and Connect Darkseid

Wave 12 will ship in Spring of 2010.

Also, MOTUC Webstor goes on sale today on MattyCollector.com at 12:00 noon. Images attached.

Hot Toys Battle Damaged Iron Man Mark III Pics

I have been lamenting not picking up the original Mark III Iron Man from Hot Toys – I’m really a cheap bastard when it comes to what I’ll spend on toys, and there’s still a lot of adjusting I need to do to get accustomed to high-end 1/6 scale figures. And because of that, I can’t bring myself to pay even more on the aftermarket.

I thought I would have to wait until Hot Toys released a something for the Iron Man 2 movie sequel (I have heard there’s not a lot of differences in the armor design), but it looks like I’ll get my chance with this battle damaged version. It has even more features than the original, so if you’re ok with some minor scuffing on various parts of the body you can still have an almost good as new Iron Man with the non-damaged head and chest piece.

Folks who picked up the original, don’t despair – you got the non-helmeted Tony Stark head, and I’ve seen that go for almost as much as the original figure on Ebay!

Hot Toys’s Photos – IRON MAN – MARK III (Battle Damaged version)

12 inches MARK III collectible figure (Battle Damaged Version)

Product code: MMS110

The Battle damaged IRON MAN MARK III features:

Authentic and detailed fully realized IRON MAN

Stands approximately 30 cm tall

Over 36 points of articulation

Special features on the armor:

Metal-like painting with scratches finishing

Light up glowing eyes and Micro ARC reactor on chest (battery operated)

Expendable wrist gauntlet (as shield)

Ejective shoulder mounted micro munitions pod

Retractable countermeasure dispenser

Fully deployed Air Flaps at back of the armor with built-in metal flaps

Re-engineered AirBrake deployment system

Working forearms rocket

Two interchangeable chest armors

Seven pieces of interchangeable hands, including light up repulsor palms

Damaged helmet as accessory

Alternate heads:

Authentic likeness of Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK, in damaged helmet with removable mask

Non-damaged Iron Man helmet with light-up eyes function

Deluxe Iron Man figure base

Release date: Q4, 2009 – Q1, 2010

Artist info:
Head Sculpt by Kojun
Paint by JC Hong