Hot Toys Teases Avengers SHIELD Agent Phil Coulson and Chitauri Footsoldier

When I first rounded up the upcoming Hot Toys Avengers line-up, I joked that we only needed Phil Coulson and Maria Hill to complete the cast. Now we’re down to Maria Hill. The “Son of Coul” looks like he’ll come with the mystery SHIELD weapon and a set of Captain America cards (hopefully not bloodied).

The Chitauri footsoldier looks here like it’s at an earlier stage of development, but Hot Toys says both prototypes will be at Ani-Com in Hong Kong this weekend, along with the Hulk and the Mark VII Iron Man. For these two figures in particular, I wonder how many folks are thinking of army building for other SHIELD agents and the Chitauri invasion force. I’d like to, but I’d need to win the lottery first.

Source: Preview of Upcoming Collectibles at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong

SDCC 2012: Hasbro Marvel Panel Video

Hasbro held its Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con today. During the panel, Hasbro confirmed that 2013 will be the year of the mini-Build-a-Figure, with Hit-Monkey being the first. They also teased that there would be one Iron Man Legends wave, with a normal oversized BAF.

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SDCC 2012: Hot Toys Batman, Expendables, Metal Gear Solid, and Avengers

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Ready to get your mind blown? Hot Toys (via Sideshow Toys) had a number of 1/6 scale Batman vehicles on display, including the classic Batmobile from the 60’s show. I also snapped pics of a couple of Barney Ross figures from the Expendables, Metal Gear Solid, Batman, and Avengers figures.

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SDCC 2012: Marvel Universe Masters of Evil Exclusive 3-Pack Quick Pics

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Some quick pics and a few words will have to suffice for the Marvel Universe Masters of Evil 3-pack – see, I am supposed to be packing for our annual pilgrimage to the Mecca of Geekdom – San Diego Comic-Con, and my wife is asking me why I’m rummaging through ziplocked bags of action figures and setting up camera equipment that should be secured for travel. The reason is that with our (Return of) Marvel Legends Uncanny X-Force 3-pack review in the books, I want to make sure you guys know that this Marvel Universe exclusive ain’t too shabby either.

Series after series, Marvel Universe has astounded me with the character selection – it has seemed like the formula is to get those top picks from the Marvel Legends Top Ten lists that never made it to the 6-inch scale and make them in Universe. This 3-pack is no exception. Sure, we got the elder Zemo in the Toy Biz run, but when Heinrich was released, everyone was clamoring for Helmut. And Radioactive Man and Tiger Shark? These are top Legends wants for many.

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