ToyFare 159 on Sale 9/9 to Highlight Halo Reach

I have been seeing a lot of Halo toys on my toy runs recently – I’m glad the franchise is continuing because I have to get my hands on the upcoming Halo Reach Warthog!

TF159_HALO_2.inddWant to see something pretty? No, not just this McFarlane Halo: Reach cover, based on the eagerly anticipated Xbox game. This issue of ToyFare is the first with our new redesign! Let us know what you think! But you read us for the articles, right? Well, inside the issue, you’ll find:

  • Interviews with Todd McFarlane, Microsoft’s Frank O’Conner and Bungie’s Eric Osborne on the Halo: Reach toys and game.
  • An exclusive interview with the president of the new TV studio responsible for G.I. Joe Renegades, Transformers Prime and all future Hasbro output: Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios. We talk about Joe and Transformers and ask him the question that’s on everyone’s mind—what other toy lines could we see on TV?
  • Want to know learn to sculpt toys and action figures from the experts? Check out our exclusive preview of the new book Pop Sculpture: How to Sculpt Action Figures and Collectible Statues by industry heavy-weights Tim Bruckner, Ruben Procopio and Zach Oat!
  • In Twisted ToyFare Theatre, it’s our Star Wars Troopers Vs. pissed-off Taun-Tauns for all the marbles! Marbles, in this case, being the privilege of keeping your entrails inside your body.
  • All this plus Incoming, Big Shots and all that other stuff that’s always in here, only better-looking than ever! Buy it, fool!

Back to School Progressive Sale Through 9/30 – TFAW.com

Starting this Labor Day weekend, Things From Another World is holding a progressive sale. This week, the discount on sales items, including action figures, is 40%. Each week through the end of the month, the discount increases to top off at 70% off. In toys, there’s over 300 items on the sales list, including DC Direct Blackest Night, DC Universe Classics, Marvel Select, Marvel Universe, Halo, Star Trek, and much, much more. The real trick is how long to wait – do you want to hold out for a bigger discount and risk the item selling out?

Here’s some of the action figures I saw in the sale:

Happy shopping!

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Art Asylum and Diamond Select Toys Shipping Update 8/10

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Don’t be fooled by the link in Diamond’s shipping update for Star Trek TOS Series 5 – the lineup was changed to Kirk in his green dress shirt, a reissue of Scotty, and a Romulan. The DST website still shows short-sleeved McCoy, Nurse Chapel, Yeoman Rand, and Kirk – the only survivor of this particular away party. The other three are still in limbo.

And, if you missed the latest Ask DST update, Chuck reveals that the next Marvel Select figure will be Gambit.

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McFarlane Announces Halo: Reach Warthog and Ghost Vehicles

I’ve been jonesing for the Warthog ever since McFarlane made the Mongoose set. I never got past the second game in the Halo franchise, but the Reach Warthog is close enough for me. Very cool!

‘HALO: REACH’ WARTHOG AND GHOST PHOTOS
Video Game Vehicles Drive into Stores This Fall

You’ve seen Halo: Reach Series 1, from the Comic-Con exclusive to the full assortment. You’ve seen the single figures, the two-packs, and the four-pack. But there are still two items Reach fans have been waiting to see: the most popular UNSC vehicle and the most iconic Covenant vehicle. That’s right — it’s time to reveal the Warthog and the Ghost. Enjoy the photos!

Warthog with Light Anti-Aircraft Gun
As recognizable as Master Chief himself, the UNSC Warthog has been featured in every Halo game. This large, Jeep-like vehicle can carry up to three five-inch Halo figures into battle. This version features the classic Light Anti-Aircraft Gun turret. Play action includes rolling wheels, turning steering wheel, spinning gun turret, and elevating Light Anti-Aircraft Gun.

Ghost Rapid Assault Vehicle
The Ghost vehicle has been in every Halo game, and is a definite fan-favorite. This small, one-man enemy vehicle is the perfect antagonist for the Warthog deluxe vehicle. Features pivoting nose guns, moving wing flaps, rotating grip controls, and a sliding seat to accommodate figures of various sizes.

Halo: Reach Series 1 Vehicles will be in stores everywhere by October.

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San Diego Comic-Con 2010 – the Complete Picture Gallery Guide

So we’ve been back from Comic-Con for a week, and boy do we have tons of pics to share with you all! To help you guys and gals navigate our galleries, we’ve prepared a summary with links to make browsing easier! Here we go!

First off, you can find the San Diego Comic-Con gallery under Events in our Galleries section. Click on 2010 San Diego Comic-Con and you’ll see all the different galleries for each company and a couple of non-toy galleries too.

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