threeA Toys World War Robot Portable Winter Bramble

This is a guest review by Fwoosher MatthewK. This review was first published on the Fwoosh E-Zine.

The World War Robot Portable (WWRP) is a series of vinyl action figures based on the artwork of Ashley Wood. The original WWR figures were 1/6th scale figures (12inch), but this new WWRP line has robots shrunk down to the 1/12 scale familiar to fans of Marvel Legends and DC Universe Classics. I just picked up my first Bramble Frosty (The model name of the robot is Bramble and mine is painted in the ‘winter’ colorway with the nickname ‘Frosty’) from sponsor Big Bad Toy Store.

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DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Darkseid Scale Info from Four Horsemen

Here’s another item that I think will be filed in the “things must be pretty good if we’re complaining about this” category. The Four Horsemen are explaining why it actually makes sense that the DC Universe Classics Collect and Connect Darkseid is as large as he is.

I know the Horsemen mentioned Super Powers, but we all know that the reason Darkseid is in this line is because of his appearance in Cosmic Odyssey. 😉

Four Horsemen comment on Darkseid’s scale

This in from the boys in NJ:

Hi everybody, we’ve seen a lot of arguing and confusion surrounding the scale and size of the recently released Darkseid C&C figure. We thought that it might be helpful if we gave you guys some insight into where we came up with the final height of the figure. Darkseid’s classic height has always been listed at 7’6″. (Of course the modern version is listed as much bigger, but most fans have been vocal about getting the classic proportions.) The average DCUC figure is not 6″, but actually 6 and 3/8 inches tall. Proportionally the perfect height for a Darkseid figure representing 7’6″ is exactly 8″. We decided to use official stats since he has been drawn so many different ways over the years. (Even Jack Kirby’s depictions vary drastically from panel to panel!)

On a further note the Super Powers version is 5.5″ versus a standard hero height of 4.5″. Proportionately scaled, our figure is actually a little smaller than he should be to match the Super Powers size difference. Of course these guys are comic book characters, so what would any discussion be without a little debate, but we thought you might like a little insight into how we came up with our version.

via Facebook | Mattycollector.com: Four Horsemen comment on Darkseid’s scale.

Hot Toys DX MMS The Dark Knight Joker

Hot Toys DX MMS The Dark Knight Joker

If I could tell my younger self that one day I’d be gingerly pulling pants onto a 12-inch figure, being careful not to snag or tear them, my younger self would have had a good laugh.  After all, as one of my good friends likes to say, I collect action figures – not dolls.  Well, if the Hot Toys Joker from The Dark Knight is a doll, then a doll collector I’ve become.

Not that I didn’t see myself ending up here – my slide down the slippery slope began with the Medicom Real Action Heroes Goku and Piccolo and got cemented when I bought the VCD Gohan just for the Piccolo interchangeable head.  But this is my first Hot Toys purchase.  And judging from how I feel about this 12-inch action figure – not doll! – my wallet is going to be taking a beating.

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Before I even got to the figures, I was astounded by how much actually went into the packaging.  The inner box flips open to reveal a description of the Joker and his role in The Dark Knight  as well as three full-sized playing cards.

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DC Direct February Solicitations

September of this year won’t see any new Blackest Night figures – could the onslaught be ending? – but we will see reissues of Indigo, Atrocitus, Earth-2 Superman, and Saint Walker.  And, wow, an Arkham Asylum Batman statue in the Black and White line?  It’s a start, but I really want to get some super-articulated action figures for the game.

cvr.girls.statue.poison.ivy.jpgCOVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: POISON IVY STATUE

DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES • SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

Poison Ivy is the latest statue to join the insanely popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this statue for the series.

Poison Ivy is the companion piece to the Cover Girls of the DC Universe: Harley Quinn Statue!

Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 9.75” high x 4.25” wide x 4.25” deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 15, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US


m.keaton.bm.jpgMICHAEL KEATON AS BATMAN BUST

SCULPTED BY Joseph Menna

In honor of DC Comics’ 75th anniversary, Michael Keaton’s quintessential portrayal of Batman is presented in bust form.

From Warner Bros.’ ground-breaking, blockbuster 1989 movie BATMAN, Michael Keaton as Batman is poised for action as he prepares to throw his trademark Batarang. With a gothic-inspired base, the design is reminiscent of the architectural vision of designer Anton Furst’s Academy Award-winning Gotham City.

The MICHAEL KEATON AS BATMAN BUST is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 5.5” wide x 4.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 15, 2010 * Bust * $80 US


dc.chronicles.ww.jpgDC CHRONICLES: WONDER WOMAN STATUE

SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

Wonder Woman, the epitome of female power, is the next in the popular DC Chronicles statue line, displaying strength and classic beauty in style.

All DC Chronicles statues share a consistent base design, with a retro-styled logo further providing a sense of the period from which they originated.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 7” high x 4.5” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.

Manufactured to order.Advance-solicited; on sale September 22, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US


DC ORIGINS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURE TWO-PACKS

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Green Lantern

  • 6.75” h (modern)
  • 6.5” h (classic)

Wonder Woman

  • 6.75” h (modern)
  • 6.5” h (classic)

Superman

  • 6.75” h (modern)
  • 6.5” h (classic)

The Flash

  • 6.75” h (modern)
  • 6.5” h (classic)

Trace the history of some of the most popular DC Comics heroes with these special two-pack action figure sets!

Each set includes two full-sized figures packaged together – one based on art from the character’s early appearances and the other based on art from the modern era.

One two-sided collectible trading card featuring each character will also be included in each package.

All figures feature multiple points of articulation and include display bases and character-specific accessories.

4-color clamshell blister card packaging. Advance-solicited; on sale September 1, 2010 • Action figures •PI


bm.bw.arkham.asylum.jpgBATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE: BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM

SCULPTED BY DAVE CORTES

Advance-solicited; on sale September 1, 2010 * Action Figures * PI

From within the walls of Arkham Asylum, The Joker orchestrates the most elaborate scheme of his career: create an unstoppable army of Bane-like creatures to take over Gotham City. Only Batman, using an amalgam of detective, combat and stealth skills, can end his arch-nemesis’ plans.

This very special Batman Black & White statue was developed using actual character designs from the best-selling game Batman: Arkham Asylum, current holder of the Guinness World Record for “Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever,” and the winner of several industry game awards.

This statue based on the video game design measures approximately 7.25” high x 6.25” wide x 4.75” deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 1, 2010 * Statue * $80 US


BN.GROUP1.jpgBLACKEST NIGHT RE-STOCK ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT #1

The Blackest Night continues!

Due to sell-out and popular demand, a special assortment of figures from across the spectrum of Lantern colors is being offered this month, from the sold-out Blackest Night Series 1 and Series 2 assortments of action figures!

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Includes:

  • Indigo • 6.5” h
  • Red Lantern Atrocitus • 7.25” h
  • Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman • 6.75” h
  • Blue Lantern Saint Walker • 7.25” h

Advance-solicited; on sale September 8, 2010 • Action Figures * PI


vdcu.sinestro.bust.jpgHeroes of the DC Universe: SINESTRO BUST

DESIGNED BY GARY FRANK • SCULPTED BY JEAN ST. JEAN

Sinestro, agent of fear, is the latest villain to infiltrate the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust line!

Designed by New York Times best-selling artist Gary Frank, this bust features the Yellow Lantern Sinestro atop a special lantern base.  The bust, a companion piece to the Green Lantern Hal Jordan bust, is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 3.75” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale September 22, 2010 • Bust * $70 US


dc.dynamics.green.lantern.jpgDC DYNAMICS: GREEN LANTERN STATUE

DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER

DC Direct’s exquisite new statue gallery series, featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes, continues!

Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC heroes into some of the most outstanding, upscale statues DC Direct has ever produced. Each statue features a base that captures the character’s interaction with the surrounding environment.

The fifth in a series of six statues scheduled to be released in 2010, the Emerald Guardian is wrapped in the manifestation of flaming verdant energy of the Green Lantern Corps.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 13” high x 4” wide x 4” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale September 29, 2010 * Statue * $195 US


ga.gl.1.6.scale.af.jpgGREEN LANTERN: GOLDEN AGE 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern, was the first to discover the power of the green flame.

Saved from death by a mysterious green metal lantern fashioned from a meteor, it flamed with power, fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Upon its instruction, Alan Scott formed a ring from the lantern’s metal, touching it to the lantern to charge it – and a new hero was born.

The figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale September 8, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US


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JLA TROPHY ROOM: WONDER WOMAN TIARA, BRACELETS AND LASSO PROP REPLICA

The latest addition to the JLA TROPHY ROOM is the paramount replica for any Wonder Woman aficionado!

All in one place is the Amazon warrrior’s gear – the tiara, two gauntlet bracelets, and the Lasso of Truth.

Tiara is stamped and plated in gold-tone metal with a translucent star detail, measuring 2.75” high (front top point) and 1.5” high (sides) x 6.5” wide x 7.25” deep.

Bracelets are plated in silver-tone metal, each measuring 5.25” high x 2.625” wide (top) and 3.25” wide (bottom) x 2.25” deep.

The base is sculpted cold-cast porcelain, Classical Greek-inspired to display all the components of the replica in one place, and features a silver display plaque. It measures 7.25” high (to the top of the column) and 11” high (entire piece) x 9.75” wide x 9.5” deep.

The lasso is comprised of braided gold-tone material with gold metal-plated endcaps, and measures 60” in length.

Packaged in a 4-color box, with a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 1, 2010 * Prop Replica * $325 US


DRAGON AGE SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

Larger-than-life heroes and villains from one of the best-rated games of 2009 are captured in 3-D by DC Unlimited!

  • Duncan • 6.75” h
  • Genlock • 5.14” h
  • Loghain • 6.7” h
  • Morrigan • 6.5” h

Advance-solicited; on sale September 29, 2010 * Action Figures * PI

DC Universe Classics Wave 12

DC Universe Wave 12 - Iron, Mary Batson, Darkseid, the Spectre, Eclipso, and Copperhead

Fwoosher disturbedwarrior was kind enough to shoot some pictures of his set of DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – the Darkseid Collect and Connect wave – at least until the batteries on his camera gave out.  For those of you wondering if these have already hit retail, they have not.  Mattel shipped some characters in solid cases to online retailers – Big Bad Toy Store still has Desaad and the two variants of Mary Batson available, but sold out of Copperhead.  Entertainment Earth got the same figures and still has Copperhead available.

Here’s disturbedwarrior’s thoughts on the Darkseid Collect and Connect:

Darkseid was a B***h to put together because of the plastic ring around the peg of the torso where you collect the lower body. I had to boil the two pieces to get them to connect.

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