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by **bkthomson** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:20 pm

What gimmicks?

by **Zechs** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:44 pm

bkthomson wrote:What gimmicks?

Instead of show accurate like the deluxe figures Hasbro elected to make their Voyager have translucent gimmick:

Megatron is an alright figure, but with a very shitty paint app (he's in tan not silver like above) and the accessories don't work the way they do in his picture (the sword never stays straight, the flashlight gimmick on his blaster hampers his arm which lowers it because it's so freaking bulky, and the knuckle gauntlet really is the best accessory Megs has). Takara corrected it with the correct paint apps and better accessories.. namely a huge freaking sword.

http://www.capturedprey.com/store/brows ... t_megatron

Prime? Same thing.

by **bkthomson** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:45 pm

He left hand looks like a damn swiss army knife.

by **Zechs** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:48 pm

bkthomson wrote:He left hand looks like a damn swiss army knife.

Yeah... Plus for Optimus, Hasbro released a better show version for the figure in the First Edition:

But due their own bumbling on forcing the before mentioned horrific Voyagers US Transformer fans got cut off from getting those figures until this past Christmas. Yeah they're still priced double (they were originally priced over four times that much, save Starscream).

by **sdsichero** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:44 pm

Alien ReAction Figures

In 1979, prototypes for 3 ¾” action figures for the ALIEN film were developed but never manufactured. Through our network of industry and collector contacts, Super7 has unearthed reference material and original 34-year-old prototypes and will now make these “lost toys” a reality.

by **Zechs** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:44 pm

That is awesome.

by **Zechs** » Wed May 01, 2013 2:33 am

So over the last few weeks Hasbro has been making available all the Marvel Universe Digtal exclusive figures. The first week was X-Force Archangel and the second Victor Von Doom. Nick Fury is now available. Get him while you can!!

by **Zechs** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:49 pm

NES Jason is Neca's SDCC exclusive:

http://www.figures.com/forums/news/3038 ... usive.html

by **sdsichero** » Fri May 10, 2013 7:14 pm

Dark Horse To Create Figures Based On POWERS

by **sdsichero** » Fri May 17, 2013 7:09 pm

Oh they are bringing over the pricey X Plus stuff...

GODZILLA Sets His Eyes on North American Retailers with Help from Diamond

Toho Company, Ltd. the producer of twenty-eight GODZILLA motion pictures, and Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels and pop-culture merchandise, have reached an agreement that will bring the best GODZILLA merchandise from Japan and beyond to the United States and Canada. Diamond will choose, market, and distribute the highly desired and sought after GODZILLA toys, comics, collectibles, and lifestyle products, many of which have previously been available only in Japan.

by **sdsichero** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:21 pm

Taco Up With Hasbro's SDCC Exclusive Deadpool Corps Figure Set

The Merc with a Mouth teams up with his favorite allies -- alternate universe versions of himself-- in this highly collectible and unique action figure set. The 3.75-inch Marvel Universe figures of Deadpool, Lady Deadpool and Champion of the Universe, along with figurines of Kidpool, Dogpool and Squirrelpool come packaged in individual “taco shells,” all inside a collectible taco truck package! Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.

(Approximate Retail Price $49.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)

by **Marius665** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:47 pm

I recently ordered DC Collectibles New 52 Hal Jordan Green Lantern and Arkham City Series 4 Batman. I was hoping they would be around the same mold size so I can stand them together and luckily they were. They aren't Marvel Legends or DC Universe Classics size, same height but thinner and the heads are smaller. These are the only figures I've ever gotten that are close to DC Direct.

Have you guys checked any of these out yet?

by **e_galston** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:27 pm

Marius665 wrote:I recently ordered DC Collectibles New 52 Hal Jordan Green Lantern and Arkham City Series 4 Batman. I was hoping they would be around the same mold size so I can stand them together and luckily they were. They aren't Marvel Legends or DC Universe Classics size, same height but thinner and the heads are smaller. These are the only figures I've ever gotten that are close to DC Direct.

Have you guys checked any of these out yet?

well i'd hope they were close to DC Direct, since they are infact DC Direct

by **e_galston** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:28 pm

Finally found the last figure i need to finish my Arnim Zola... though now i want to find the variant.

by **Zechs** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:06 pm

Marius665 wrote:I recently ordered DC Collectibles New 52 Hal Jordan Green Lantern and Arkham City Series 4 Batman. I was hoping they would be around the same mold size so I can stand them together and luckily they were. They aren't Marvel Legends or DC Universe Classics size, same height but thinner and the heads are smaller. These are the only figures I've ever gotten that are close to DC Direct.

Have you guys checked any of these out yet?

I have only three DC Direct figures and they're both old ones on that size. Joker from the Batman & Son line, Cassandra Cain in the First Appearances line, and Cyborg Superman. The later is actually taller and leaner than the DCUC version, but the detailing is a little off compared to the Mattel version. Though the DC Direct has a better cape than the Mattel.

I nabbed a DC Collectible two pack of Larfleeze/Guy Gardner. That review should be out next week.