Two Possibilities for Rumored 6-Inch Star Wars Figures – Gentle Giant and ThreeA Toys

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What if Star Wars figures came out in Marvel Legends scale? – Star Wars Legends Concept Logo (read: fake)

Fans of 6-inch super-articulated figure lines like Marvel Legends and DC Universe Classics have long been hoping for scale-compatible figures from the Star Wars universe. It’s always been long odds, because Hasbro has been reluctant to rock the 3.75-inch boat that’s powered one of their only evergreen licenses. But the wait for 6-inch Star Wars may soon be over, according to this insider rumor posted at Rebelscum.com. Six-inch Star Wars figures may be coming our way, and the big surprise, if it can be believed, is that they won’t be coming to us from Hasbro.

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Maxiworks Collectibles Store and ThreeA Toys MGS REX

I am in the Philippines spending time with my parents, and have been suffering a bit from toy withdrawal. But today by chance I happened upon Maxiworks in the Power Plant Mall in Makati, one of the retail locations of Maxicollector Toys & Collectibles. They’re an official distributor of Sideshow Collectibles, Hot Toys, Enterbay, Toynami, Efx Collectibles, Gentle Giant, Funko and more. The store is bursting at the seams with statues, busts including life-sized ones from Marvel and Predators, and tons of 1/6 figures.

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The Walking Dead Zombie Army Men Available for Pre-Order from Gentle Giant

An astounding 10.9 million people tuned in to watch the Season 3 premiere of AMC’s The Walking Dead, shattering previous records for most-watched cable TV programs. With a low $13.99 price point, the Army Men reveal a new direction for Gentle Giant that complements their higher-end products and brings new life to those little green army men that you’ve probably got stashed away somewhere.

The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series developed for television by Frank Darabont. It is based on the comic book series The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.

It’s a trip down memory lane… but with zombies! No longer constrained to the traditional green vs. tan, now kids and kids-at-heart alike can have their armies take on The Walking Dead! Use your green troops strategically to defend the last outposts of humanity, or take control of a horde of Walkers and decimate everything in your path in your never-ending lust to devour the living! With 10 figures per bag, featuring an assortment of different dynamic sculpts in two nightmarish colors, The Walking Dead Zombie Army Men are ready to rip, tear and chew their way into your toy collection. Purchase as many sets as you like!

via The Walking Dead Zombie Army Men.

Bust Sale at Entertainment Earth – Buy One Get Another at 40% Off

Entertainment Earth has just launched a new bust sale. Dozens of in-stock busts qualify for a buy one, get a second for 40% off deal. I considered titling this post “Busty Sale” just to see how that would affect AFP’s search engine results.

image Bust Sale – Save Big on In-Stock Busts!

If you want to add a couple of awesome busts to your collection, today is the day! Buy any in-stock bust, and get a second one for 40% off. Choose from dozens of styles, including the swell Incredible Hulk Mini-Bust. We have busts of Superman, zombies, Sith Lords, and various Green Lanterns. Order yours today, because the best ones are sure to go fast!

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Diamond Select Toys Marvel Select Rhino – MTV Geek Exclusive

MTV Geek has got the goods on the latest Marvel Select announcement from Diamond Select Toys – none other than Rhino, a frequent opponent of Spider-Man, the Hulk, and more recently, Deadpool – all of whom have had their own figures released in the Select line. Looks like Gentle Giant has knocked this one out of the park, sculpt-wise. I’m hoping we’ll see thigh swivels on the final figure.

More info and pics at MTV Geek.

Marvel Select Unleashes the Rhino!

The Hulk. The Thing. The Abomination. The Juggernaut. Diamond Select Toys oversized Marvel Select action figures have been dazzling collectors for years, and now they’re ready to do it again… with the Rhino!

Designed and sculpted by Gentle Giant, the leather-skinned Spider-Man foe stands over 8 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, and is ready to tear through your Marvel Select collection like tissue paper. If you dont feel like having him stomp Spider-Man on your shelf, he will come ready to display in the now-famous Select collector packaging.

Pre-order him today at your local comic shop or your favorite online toy store, and look for him to hit stores in early 2013!

via MTV Geek – Exclusive First Look: DST is Charging Into Stores With the Marvel Select Rhino.

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