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Toy Fair New York 2019 is under way! The Toyark is on site and will be updating direct from the show floor all weekend. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates. Also make sure to check out TFW2005 for Transformers, TokuNation for Power Rangers, and HissTank for G.I. Joe! Below, find all stories tagged with Toy fair from this year. Most will be from the event, with a handful of items leading up to the show as well.

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Talk about weird timing… With the news earlier today about the future of the DC Comics collector lines, let’s not forget that Mattel still has a year or so worth of figures to drop! Today I am running a set that’s recently dropped – the DC Multiverse Lobo Wave. This wave features Batman Beyond, Kingdom Come Superman, Kid Flash and Kyle Rayner Green Lantern, with the Collect N Connect being Lobo. The four primaries give you an alternate universe Justice League of sorts, with an alien bounty hunter as the big baddie, not a bad line up. All four are solid and feature above average articulation. The stand outs are Batman Beyond and KC Superman, they are executed well here. Lobo is also great. Articulation is a bit limited due to him being bulky, but sculpt, paint, and the metal chain weapon is top notch.

In addition to the latest mass market wave, we are also including shots of the exclusive Bizarro figure. This is a Walgreen’s exclusive in the States. He’s well done with a removable cape and alternate jacket and glasses included. He also comes packaged backwards, with the cape facing out, which is awesome.

All of these are available now at mass retail and online, hit your preferred spot to pick them up! Read on to check out over 100 HD images of the latest 6 figures from DC Multiverse, courtesy of Mattel!

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

DC Collectibles sent through their latest DC Comics Essentials figures – the Shazam / Black Adam 2 Pack! This set is perfectly timed with hype for the Shazam movie ramping up. This is not based on the movieverse though, it’s a classic comic representation of the characters. The set is bare bones, essential you might say (rimshot) – you get both Shazam and Black Adam, which are identical in mold other than the head sculpts. No extra hands or accessories are included. Each use the standard Essentials body style and articulation, very similar to most that have been released so far. Paint is well done, a highlight of the Essentials line. Nice and clean, head to toe, slightly matte in nature. The same line-wide articulation and execution issues are present – loose knees and ankles, tight chest. As are the “slightly longer than I’d like” arms. That being said, if you dug the previous Essentials releases, you know what you are getting here.

We’ve run the pair through a battle session, read on to check out some early looks at the 2 pack! This is due out in January 2019 and should be hitting retailers soon!

Make sure to check all our DC Essentials Galleries here!

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under Aliens and Predator Toy News

The Toyark and Entertainment Earth are giving away the NECA Toys Bad Blood Vs. Enforcer Predator 2 Pack! You can enter multiple ways, multiple days to increase your chances of winning. All you have to do is hit the embed below and go through the list, whichever ones you feel like doing. Ways to enter include following Toyark and Entertainment Earth on various social networks, signing up for the EE newsletter, and visiting each of the sites daily. There are even bonus entries for sharing and returning each day! The contest will run until next Thursday, at which point a winner will be chosen and have the item shipped free of charge. Good luck!

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

There are enemies coming from far away. I need warriors. I’m building an alliance…. Justice League has come and gone, with Aquaman resetting the DCEU showing it has some promise for all us DC fans out there. One thing that was great about JL though – Tactical Suit Batman. The design was a a great modern look for Batman in today’s world, layering up his classic duds with armor galore. Oh, and some spiffy goggles too. Mezco Toyz recently released their version of him and it does not disappoint. A stocky base frame with well done layered armor, a well done cape and tons of accessories puts this one at the top of those released so far. The face sculpts, even though only the lower halves through the mask, are very well done, they capture Ben Affleck’s features perfectly. I’m not usually a fan of the open mouth versions Mezco does, but this one is better than previous attempts. Bottom line, this is a winner, he’s getting front and center display space on my shelves. We’ve run him through the motions to show off his capabilities, read on to check them out courtesy of Entertainment Earth, he’s in stock and shipping now!

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Related Entertainment Earth links: All One:12 Figures, One:12 Tactical Batman, One:12 Catwoman, One:12 Soverign Knight, One:12 Joker

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

No Banner, only HULK.  I am a big Hulk guy, so whenever MCU Hulkeses drop I try to pick them up.  I’ve been eyeing Mezco’s One:12 Hulk since they first revealed it back in July of 2017.  It was a way to get an upper tier version of the big guy on the shelf that at the time, hadn’t been done properly before.  Fast forward a year and a half, things have changed out in the 1/12 scale universe.  But, I kept my pre-orders in because it is still a sharp piece and I wanted to see how Mezco handled things.  He comes packed with a helmeted and un-helmeted head sculpt, axe, hammer, 3 sets of hands and a display base with the Ragnarok logo on it.  Soft goods are minimal, with sculpted forearm, hand and sandal parts mixed with faux leather and rubber fight gear on the chest arms and legs.  We’ve run him through the motions, read on to check out some additional thoughts and over 50 HD images after the break courtesy of Entertainment Earth!

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Related Entertainment Earth Links: Mezco One:12 Collective, One:12 Ragnarok Hulk, One:12 Ragnarok Hela, One:12 MCU Black Panther

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under Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

“The road ahead is long and unforgiving.  No place for a BOY.  You must be a warrior…”

Kratos and Atreus have arrived!  NECA sent through an early copy of the upcoming God of War (2018) 2 pack featuring the father and son duo from the game.  Kratos is a remold of the original figure they put out last year and Atreus is all new.   The both come packed with tons of extras in an awesome fold-open display box.  Kratos comes with his Axe, Blades of Chaos, Upgraded Blades of Chaos with chains, an extra head featuring that awesome SCREAMING face, two flame effects for his hands, 1 flame effect for his blades, an ice effect for the axe, a knife, his shield in open and closed forms, open and closed fists.  Atreus comes with his knife, bow, 5 arrows, hands for arrow holding and knife holding.

Noticeable differences between the first Kratos and this one include the Blades of Chaos forearm guards with chain wrap and Mimir’s head hanging off his back belt instead of the horn.  This version of Kratos also features a less heavy paint application for his white skin, it has almost a pinkish undertone, but the sculpt shows much cleaner through it.  Atreus is well done in regards to sculpt and paint head to toe.

This is a set I’ve been looking forward to since the original release, and especially since the game came out.  The only thing that could have made it better was if it came with the boat :).  We’ve run the pair through a session here, showing them off in standard and fancy style photos.  Read on to check out over 120 images!  These should be shipping to retailers soon (check our sponsors below), so get your pre-orders in!

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under DC Toy News

DC Collectibles has been releasing artist centric vinyl pieces since last year, featuring the talents and art styles of various independent artists.  Unique pieces based on work from Nooligan, Chris Uminga, and Sho Murase have dropped in a ton of low run variants so far.  Today we are taking a look at some recent releases – 4 Nooligan pieces of Batman, Nightwing, Joker and Harley Quinn in a Day of the Dead theme, an additional Chris Uminga Black and White version of the Flash to go with the previously released Trinity, and an exclusive clear and sparkly Batgirl by Sho Murase.

All of these are out now, and come in multiple additional flavors.  Nightwing, Flash and Batgirl are all exclusive to Foot Locker (yes, I said Foot Locker) at runs of 500.  The Day of the Dead Bats, Joker and Harley were Gamestop exclusives at runs of 1500, but dropped last fall and may not be around at retail anymore.  Read on to check out some shots we took for the lot of them after the break courtesy of DC Collectibles!

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

After a little hiatus for the New Year it’s time to get back into action with these galleries! Today we are taking a look at a figure that dropped late last year and is utter perfection in my opinion – S.H. Figuarts Hulk from Avengers Infinity War.  Tamashii Nations first run at Hulk way back was very comic-booky.  Their Ragnarok Hulk was great but the gear was molded in.  Here, we get movie level head sculpts, proper color and a full range of articulation.  I dare say it’s the best Hulk figure that’s dropped yet.  Feels great in hand, construction and build quality are top notch.  Paint head to toe is well applied.  Bottom line, they SMASHED this out out the park.

Read on to check out our shots with him, over 50 in all, courtesy of Tamashii Nations and Bluefin Brands!

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Time for a quick look at the recently released S.H. Figuarts Bucky.  This is the US version, paired up with the Tamashii Impact effect piece in one box.  The Impact crater is an alternate color from single retail versions, giving us a desert clay tone. Bucky comes packed with two faces, 2 sets of hands, a gun and clip.  His knife is removable on the leg as well.  Paint is solid throughout, a nice muted set of colors and great weathering on the arm itself, giving it the metallic feel it deserves.  The faces are digitally painted.  They aren’t the best Bucky likeness on their own, but are solid human realistic faces.  Harsh light is not his friend tho, it brings out a lot of shape to the face and when paired with the digital paint is unflattering.  In normal room light, it’s generally fine.

Bottom line, he’s a solid 2nd row addition to a SHF MCU line up.  Read on to check it out for yourself after the break courtesy of Tamashii Nations and Bluefin Brands!

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