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SDCC 2014: Square Enix Play Arts Kai

It’s always a joy for me to visit the Square Enix booth at events like SDCC – they’ve always got a slew of their Play Arts Kai figures from their video games, DC, and movie licenses. Most of the usual suspects were there – notably, DC Variant figures continue to see heavy activity (sadly, my picture the most interesting of them, the Harley Quinn, was blurry).

Some licenses are seeing a slow-down, at least in terms of display space. I saw only one Halo figure, while Street Fighter and Rorschach from Watchmen was a no-show, despite the fact that it hasn’t hit production yet. The Square Enix rep couldn’t definitively explain Rorschach’s absence, but it may be as simple as a lack of display space. However, with no other Watchmen figures on display, I wonder if that DC sub-license has stalled.

SDCC 2014: Mezco Returns with One:12 Collective Super-Articulated Action Figures

SDCC 2014 - Mezco One 12 Collective Dark Knight Returns

Mezco is my early pick for best in show, with its 1/12 scale, super-articulated action figures. The first figures planned for the multi-license line will be three versions of Batman from Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns. Mez was particularly excited to get to make the DKR Bats, which has cloth apps in the 6-inch scale, allowing the line to sail through some crowded licensing waters.

The Batman Dark Knight Returns figures on display are factory samples, so they’re looking pretty good. Mez says there’s still some paint tweaks to be done. With the complexity of the line (around 32 points of articulation with cloth apps in this scale), they’re hoping to get the figures out by 4th quarter this year. Next year, they’re hoping for a figure every other month or so. This will span licenses, which (spoiler) will include Judge Dredd with his Lawmaster… Sign me up!

I Am Your Fodder: DC Universe Classics on Sale at Entertainment Earth

Yesterday’s Entertainment Earth Super Alloy Superman deal was on the high end, and today’s heads downscale to DC Universe Classics. Mattel may have killed the line, but it’s still very much alive in the hands of customizers, and there are some good fodder bodies up for grabs, each for only $6. For example, I’ve been toying around with converting an El Dorado into a shirtless, Lazarus Pit-enraged Ra’s Al Ghul. OMAC has the arm and leg bands that make an easy conversion to old school Magneto. And there’s Dove, a blank female base with light colors that would be easy to cover with paint (update – she’s sold out).

There’s thirteen DC Universe Classics figures on sale today only, so I’m sure those of you more creative and inspired than me will find plenty of options for customizing project.

I Am Your Fodder highlights action figures that are cheap and would make interesting customizing fodder.

Play Imaginative Super Allow New 52 Jim Lee Superman on Sale Today Only at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth’s daily deal is for the Play Imaginative Super Alloy New 52 Superman. Normally it’d set you back $359.99, but today only you’ll save over $60 with the daily deal price of $299.90, plus free shipping.

Need help deciding? Check out Jedd’s review of the Super Alloy Superman for more info.

New 52 Jim Lee Super Man Super Alloy Action FigureNew 52 Jim Lee Superman Super Alloy Action Figure:

  • The Superman figure to end all Superman figures!
  • Limited edition 1:6 scale Jim Lee collectible!
  • Interchangeable heads and hands, and over 25 points of articulation.
  • Poseable fabric cape, remote-control laser-beam light-up eyes, and more.
  • Crystal Fortress base features lights and a fan to simulate a flowing cape!
  • More than 80% die-cast metal.

The Superman figure to end all Superman figures, this Superman by Jim Lee Super Alloy 1:6 Scale Collectable Figure from Play Imaginative features over 25 points of articulation and comes with an impressive number of extras. With remote-control LED laser-beam light-up eyes, the 12-inch tall figure also includes a detachable and poseable fabric cape, along with an incredible Crystal Fortress base with lights and a fan to simulate a flowing cape! The Man of Steel features a matte finish and a more armored suit comprised of over 80% die-cast metal alloy, with a sculpted plastic face and die-cast metal torso, arms, and legs. Magnets on the bottom of his feet lock with the base for an intimidating and very cool look. He truly is “super”! Ages 15 and up.

via New 52 Jim Lee Superman Super Alloy Action Figure – Play Imaginative – Superman – Action Figures at Entertainment Earth.

Bandai S.H.Figuarts Makes Batman and Joker from Injustice Look Awesome

Remember when Mattel started adding figures from Injustice to their Batman and DC Unlimited lines (the “successors” to DC Universe Classics)? As the figures arrived on shelves, I remember thinking how awful the costume designs were. Having never played the Injustice: Gods Among Us video game, maybe my opinion was uninformed. And now, these upcoming Batman and Joker figures from Bandai in their S.H. Figuarts line, I’m loving the Injustice looks.

Maybe it’s just the execution that counts. The Mattel figures looked horrible and stiff – these look gorgeous and look like they’ll move even better. Granted, the Batman design is for an alternate Injustice costume. And Mattel’s price was under $20, while these are listed at nearly $60 – more than the price I usually see for Figuarts. Still, when the pre-orders show up, I’ll be hard-pressed to resist. These are slated to arrive in December.

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