Border Patrol: Marvel Legends Superior Venom, DC Universe Classics Kyle Rayner and Red Hood

In our first installment of Border Patrol for 2014, we’ve got a Marvel variant that could definitely be made and two DC variants that should have been made.

  • Marvel Legends Superior Venom by glennwebman69 – if Hasbro could make a Marvel Legernds Superior Spider-Man (currently hitting shelves), then they should start thinking about making Superior Venom – after all, it’s the best thing to happen to our favorite symbiote in the comics, just like Superior Spider-Man was the best thing to happen to our favorite web-slinger – ends Jan 16, 2014 16:19:02 PST
  • DC Universe Classics Green Lantern Kyle Rayner by FUMan Studio – back when DC Universe Classics was going strong, Mattel released a Kyle Rayner figure that was pretty ok – it just wasn’t the iconic Rayner from when he was part of Grant Morrison’s JLA – this is a big hole in the line-up, especially since Mattel is releasing a hook-handed Aquaman in its last gasp of DCUC this year – ends Jan 11, 2014 06:00:43 PST
  • DC Universe Classics Red Hood Jason Todd by Mint Condition Customs – don’t get me wrong – I like Grant Morrison, but that doesn’t mean that every action figure made should be from his books – case in point, the Red Hood Mattel released in the Club Infinite Earths subscription was the one featured for just a couple of issues during Morrison’s recent Batman and Robin run – but pretty much everyone I know would have been happier with this version – ends Jan 12, 2014 19:11:12 PST

In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!

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First Look: Marvel Captain America Infinite Series 6-Inch Legends – at Target

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Hasbro’s latest series of Marvel Legends (we’ll just call them Captain America Legends instead of the so hard to remember official name) may already be in the store room of your local Target. Our good pal trs was enterprising enough to purchase a case of these figures yesterday. As you may know, both Cap Legends and Spider-Man Legends (also shortened for simplicity) are due to hit in the New Year. So, if you’re brave enough to venture out on some of the busiest shopping days of the year, you might find these already on shelves – but more likely, you may have to talk to a salesperson about checking in the back.

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Marvel Store Black Friday 20% Off Sale

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I’m too grumpy to deal with crowds and waiting in line, so on Black Friday I’m happy to look for online deals. The official Marvel Store is holding a 20% off sale, with its standard free shipping for orders of $50 or more. It’s the standard fare there – mostly Marvel Select and Marvel Minimates, but they also have some Sideshow Collectible items (including the black-suited Spider-Man from Emo 3) and Funko bobble-heads.

There’s a Deadpool bobble-head there that I’ve been thinking about getting for some time now. Excelsior!

Heads Up: Marvel Legends Rocket Raccoon Wave Back In Stock at Walmart.com

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Our good friend Paul gave us the heads up that the Marvel Legends Rocket Raccoon wave is back in stock at Walmart.com. They’re going fast – so far Jean Grey and the listing for what may be Blade or the variant Punisher are out of stock. But that still leaves Black Panther, Wrecker, Hawkeye, and Scarlet Spider.

Walmart has two free shipping options – if your cart is $50 or more, you get free shipping to your home. You can also ship free to your closest Walmart store. Happy shopping!

ThreeA Toys Shares More Iron Man Pics and Marvel News

It’s been over half a year since we saw the initial teaser for the 3A Toys Iron Man, so we were overdue for some updates. The pics of the prototype look good, and give a better view of how the hidden articulation (like in the elbows and knees) will look, or not look, as the case may be.

I’m also pleased with the other characters they’re making – I think with the exaggerated limbs, Spidey will look especially nice.

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN we been working for a while.

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Ashley Wood been given the liberty to make his own version of ICONIC Marvel characters, currently we can reveal that aside of IRON MAN, we are working on ULTRON, DR. DOOM and SPIDERMAN.

We are planning to offer IRON MAN for pre-order in December 2013 (all depends how fast everything will be approved).

via THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN.

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