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Bandai Announces S.H. MonsterArts Alien Big Chap

When I saw the S.H. MonsterArts Aliens vs. Predators figures at NYCC, I was hoping Bandai had more of those movie franchises licensed. And they do! They’ve revealed the one that started it all, the Big Chap from Alien. Super-articulated (the tail has 18 individual segments) and using some die-cast, this should be some real hand candy for Aliens fans.

Due out this summer in June, the MSRP is $53.99. In space, no one can hear you scream.

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It’sa Me, Mario! Get Your Gold Coins Ready for Super Mario from S.H. Figuarts

S.H.Figuarts Super Mario teaser

Bandai posted this Super Mario teaser on its S.H. Figuarts Facebook page. Perhaps their claim of the world’s first action figure of Super Mario is a bit dubious – the license has been out there and tons of product have been sold – but it’s certainly the first super-articulated figure of Mario. That means all the jumping, wall-bounding, brick-smashing, mushroom-eating, and Goomba-crushing action is coming your way.

But be ready to shell out some gold coins for this version of Mario. Other Figuarts figures sell for $30 and up, with a pretty tight after-market driving prices higher. Best bet is to hop on a pre-order when they go up. We’ll be looking.

Update:

Available June 2014! ‪#‎mario‬ ‪#‎shfiguarts‬

S.H. Figuarts Super Mario MSRP $24.99
Diorama PlaySet A MSRP $19.99
Diorama PlaySet B MSRP $19.99

via Available June 2014! #mario #shfiguarts S.H…. – Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA.

Bandai S.H. Figuarts SDCC Power Rangers Samurai 5-Pack Cyber Monday Deal at Amazon.com – $149.99 Until 6PM PST

Power Rangers fans, here’s your chance to pick up the SDCC 2013 exclusive 5-pack at a discounted price – $149.99 (regularly $249.99). Amazon has it up as a limited-time Cyber Monday deal, until 6PM PST or while supplies last.

Bandai Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts SDCC Power Rangers Samurai Action Figure, 5-Pack

Bandai Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts SDCC Power Rangers Samurai Action Figure, 5-Pack

  • 5 previously Japanese only releases now available to the U.S!
  • Metallic coating to differentiate from original release
  • SDCC 2013 exclusive
  • Many interchangeable hands included for posing

via Amazon.com: Bandai Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts SDCC Power Rangers Samurai Action Figure, 5-Pack: Toys & Games.

Bandai Reveals Plans for Tamashii Effect Impact Series

Tamashii Effect Impact 1 Tamashii Effect Impact 2

Speaking of Bandai, a couple weeks ago, I was intrigued by these effect pieces that they teased on their Facebook page. Now they’ve revealed the official plans for them. Coming out in 2Q next year, these will work with Bandai’s stands and will be part of a series of effects compatible with action figures like S.H. Figuarts. For $17.99 these may be what you’re paying for an action figure at mass market retail (although you’re likely paying more), but they’ll certainly add a lot of character to your action figure displays.

I haven’t tried out any of the Bandai Tamashii Stage stands, but I’ve heard good things and will probably pick one up to give it a try, in advance of these effects pieces coming out next year. What do you think of these babies?

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Bandai Godzilla On Sale at Entertainment Earth Today Only

Godzilla Chibi Super Deformed Mini-Figure 6-Pack Godzilla Wave 4 Collectible 6-Inch Action Figure Set Godzilla 5.5-Inch Super Deformed Collector Figure Set

If you’re a Godzilla fan, Entertainment Earth has selected Godzilla items from Bandai on sale for nearly half off, as part of the Entertainment Earth sales leading up to Black Friday. If you’re looking for their S.H. MonsterArts figures, sadly, they’re not part of the sale – but there’s still some solid choices at nearly half off. The 6-inch vinyl figures are all relatively rare in the US, and while they don’t have a lot of articulation, the detail and paint is still pretty good. The total sales price is what you might pay for a single one of those figures from an online store.

GOJIRAAAAAAAAA!

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