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Happy New Year! AFP’s Best of 2010

As we kick off the new year, I asked the guys to make their picks for for best [insert anything toy-related] for 2010. I wasn’t sure, since we just picked our “most thankful for” figures a few weeks ago at Thanksgiving, if we’d have much to add. Turns out there was plenty that impressed us above and beyond our Thanksgiving picks.

I’ll get us started.

Best of 2010 - Iron Man 2 - Iron Monger

Ron’s pick – Hasbro Iron Man 2 – Iron Monger

I don’t want to get typecast, because I picked the Marvel Legends Iron Man as one of Fwoosh’s Best of 2009. But this year, I think that the Iron Man 2 line from Hasbro, in particular the Comic series, went a long way in winning over fans who were missing their 6-inch Legends to the 4-inch scale.

The line has some really great sculpts, decent enough paint apps, and some fantastic articulation at that size. And, of course, it brought us this awesome Iron Monger – the huge, classic, comic-based blue version that I never thought we’d get, since the movie-based Iron Monger lined shelves for a while.

There were lots of Hasbro Iron Man news and reviews this year, but one of my favorite posts was highlighting this custom Iron Man armory by Thor-El.

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Back to School Progressive Sale at 50% Off – TFAW.com

We’re now in the second of four weeks of  the progressive sale at Things From Another World, and the discount this week is at 50%. There’s still over 200 action figures on the sales list – there’s no more DC Universe Classics left, but there’s still plenty of DC Direct Blackest Night, Marvel Select, Marvel Universe, Halo, Star Trek, and much, much more. And at 50% off, you can get the NECA Army of Two figures for the price of one.

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

  • Blackest Night Series 3 Star Sapphire Action Figure – $9.99 (50% off)
  • Army Of Two: Rios 7-in Action Figure – $8.99 (50% off)
  • Army Of Two: Salem 7-in Action Figure – $8.99 (50% off)

Happy shopping!

It’s time for another of our amazing progressive sales here at TFAW.com! During our Back to School Steals Sale, we’ll be discounting thousands of awesome comics, graphic novels, toys, and more. The best part: the discount gets bigger each week–from 40-70%!

  • 9/06-9/12: Save 40%
  • 9/13-9/19: Save 50%
  • 9/20-9/24: Save 60%
  • 9/25-9/30: Save 70%

These deals will be here today, gone tomorrow, so don’t wait too long–someone else might snag the items you want!

via Save 40-70% During Our Back to School Steals Sale – TFAW.com.

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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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.

via SPAWN.COM >> NEWS >> ‘HALO: REACH’ WARTHOG AND GHOST PHOTOS.

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