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MOTU Masterverse Origins

Power-Con 2020 took place this weekend and their last panel had some pretty cool stuff in it.  Lots of new Masters of the Universe Origins were shown.  In addition, a return to the 7 Inch collector scale is coming in the all new Masterverse line.  The packaging showed the tag line “The Evolution of He-Man” and the Revelation logo from the new Netflix series.  Only silhouettes of very modern looking figures were shown. Included in the slides were:

MOTU Origins

Mer-Man
Stratos
Roboto
Battle Armor He-Man
Battle Armor Skeletor
Panthor
Deluxe Ram-Man
Land Shark
Flocked Panthor (Wal-Mart)
Rise of Evil Skeletor Trap-Jaw 2 Pack (Target)
Tri-Klops Fan’s Choice

Eternia Minis

Vehicles and Creatures
Road Ripper
Wave 3 Theme – Slime Pit
Wave 4 Theme – Anti-Eternia
Mini-Multipacks – Online Only 4 Packs with Dio box

Masterverse
New line
7 Inch Scale
30+ Points articulation
8 core characters
More coming
Summer 2021
Evolution of He-Man
Revelation Branding
He-Man silhouette among others
Moss Man shown on packaging

Also of note via PixelDan is that Origins will be open to any retailer that wants to carry it in 2021, including Wave 1 and 2 that are currently Walmart exclusives.

Check out images from social users @mundomasters on IG and @LetsJustBeFoes on Twitter.  We’ll update as more official info drops!

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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

Star Wars Black Series Baby Yoda 30

Running a quick set for a fig that dropped a bit ago, and I shot a bit ago, but am just now getting up – Star Wars Black Series The Child – aka Baby Yoda.  This tiny guy is packed with pure awesome and even though it showed up 7 months after his Disney+ premiere – he’s still awesome.  He’s about the size of a US Quarter, but has an articulated head, arms and feet.  He comes packed with  his trusty soup cup, space frog and shifter knob.  They also pack away in a nice acrylic box so you don’t lose the even smaller accessories.  There is actually a running variant with him, the ones showing up now have the robe darker, with only the collar and cuffs showing this lighter tan color.  This one is from the first batch though.

Read on to check out 30+ shots courtesy of Dorkside Toys!

Dorkside Toys

Baby Yoda, Hyper Real Luke, ESB40 Wave 3, Fan Choice Luke Yoda 2 Pack, Wave 26 (New Packaging), All Black Series

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

x Batman The Adventures Continue 99

DC Direct, formerly DC Collectibles, and formerly before that DC Direct, have been producing 6 Inch Batman Animated universe figures since 2014.  They’ve run through the eras including Batman The Animated Series (BTAS) and The New Adventures of Batman (TNBA).  They also snuck in some figures from the Superman and Justice League cartoons, since they used the same animation DNA.  They are firing things back up and producing new figures under the title Batman The Adventures Continue (BTAC).  This is an extension of the Batman Animated universe in storyline and toy form, featuring new characters and looks that never appeared in the original series.  There is an ongoing digital comic that is also getting compiled into book form featuring the story.

DC Direct doesn’t do traditional waves per say, but today we are looking at “Round 2” of figures.  This includes new repaints of BTAS Joker and Robin, along with newcomers Deathstroke and Super Armor Batman.  They are due to drop soon, with more coming later this year and next.  Read on to check out some quick thoughts and our in-hand pics courtesy of DC Direct!

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under Masters Of The Universe Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

MOTU Origins Splash

Masters of the Universe is back on retail shelves with the new line from Mattel titled Masters of the Universe Origins (MOTUO).  The line debuted last year at SDCC with a launch 2 pack featuring He-Man and Prince Adam in a sweet box (see our gallery here).  Now the first round are hitting Wal-Marts exclusively with the intent to release via more retailers next year.

The Origins line over all is a re-imagining of vintage He-Man figures with updated articulation and paint.  Each now get removable hands, joints in the elbows and knees, swivels at the boots, neck and ankle articulation. All while keeping the basic form factor from the original toys.  Packaging is also a vintage throwback.  The basic bodies and gear are also used on the MOTWWEU cross over figures.

We have a batch of the first round in hand.  He-Man, Skeletor, Battle Cat, Prince Adam and the Sky Sled are all available after the break.  We also got our hands on the Eternia Minis, which are blind box style figures in  a plastic Castle Grayskull shell.  These are even smaller versions of the MOTU minis from 2013(ish), (see our gallery for the SDCC set here).  Read on to check it all out courtesy of Mattel!

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

Storm Darkseid 25

Today we are following up with a look at a second Storm Collectibles Injustice figure – Darkseid!  This is another larger figure in storm’s beefy 1/12 scale, so he has the height and heft needed to work as a modern version of the character.  Detailing is sharp in the “skin” areas, with rocky like sculpting.  His torso uses Storm’s flexible rubber to allow for posing.  He comes packed with 4 sets of hands, 4 heads, smoking eye energy effects, and eye laser effects.  All in all it’s a sharp presentation and like Doomsday, is a great stand in for a modern mix and match DC shelf.   We’ve run him through a set of pics to show off his goods, read on to check out over 30 HD shots courtesy of Entertainment Earth!

Related Storm Collectibles Links: All Storm Collectibles, Injustice Bane, Golden Axe Skeleton, MK Motaro, MK 3 Scorpion

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Godzilla Toy News, San Diego Comic Con

Bandai 2020 Exclusives

Today is the last day to pre-order Tamashii Nations SDCC / Convention 2020 exclusives. These sold out quickly on day 1, but due to demand Tamashii offered a limited Pre-Order window for a second print run.  These are available to order now for a couple more hours and are due to arrive in December.  While having them in hand asap is preferred by us all, this at least lets all the fans who want them get them in hand.  Especially important because several are reprints of hard to find items in the first place, or straight up new core character offerings.

If you wanted the convention exclusives but couldn’t get them day 1, don’t miss out and grab your copies below.  Orders end at 11:59 PM Eastern Time tonight!

Android 17 Event Exclusive Color
Android 18 Event Exclusive Color
UI Sign Goku Event Exclusive
Metallic Dragonball Stands Set of 7
Godzilla 2019 Event Exclusive Color
ZERO Broly Event Exclusive Color
ZERO Vegito Blue Event Exclusive Color

Also of note: Pre-Orders for several non-convention Premium Bandai exclusives are closing soon on August 2nd.  Check them and grab your copies if they are on your lists!

S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mk-1 -《Birth of Iron Man》 EDITION－(IRON MAN)
S.H.Figuarts Tony Stark -《Birth of Iron Man》 EDITION－(IRON MAN)
S.H.Figuarts Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegito -Super-
S.H.Figuarts Zamasu (Base Form)

 

under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

Storm Doomsday 30

Storm Collectibles have been killing it with the video game figures.  They started with Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter but have expanded into multiple games across multiple eras.  All of which use their unique design style and scale.  A couple figures popped out to me as a fan of DC stuff – Doomsday and Darkseid from Injustice.  While video game based – they are large well done figures that can stand in for these guys in any multi generational DC line up.  Today we are taking a look at Doomsday.  He’s very faithful to the game and has all the elements Doomsday should have – grey skin, green trunks, bony protrusions throughout the body.  He does have a pony tail, but hey they guy was trying to up his game for the ladies I guess.  All in all it’s a great beefy figure that’s now hanging out on my all purpose DC shelf.  We’ve run him through a set, read on to check out over 35 HD shots courtesy of Entertainment Earth!

Related Storm Collectibles Links: All Storm Collectibles, Injustice Bane, Golden Axe Skeleton, MK Motaro, MK 3 Scorpion

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Tamashii SDCC DB Stands 99

Last week we shared an early look at the Tamashii Nations 2020 exclusives. These sold out quickly and many fans missed out due to their limited run. Tamashii Nations did a really cool thing since then, and opened them all back up for pre-orders, with the next run of the figures arriving in December. If you missed out and want any of these items, get your orders in by July 31st!

Back to the right now – in our look last week, we did not receive the Dragonball themed stands. Those however showed up this week so I ran a quick set of pics showing them off. I think they’re a great way to spice up your display, allowing certain figs to rise above the rest with the Dragonball theme built in. I missed the first versions which were exclusive to the Hong Kong event last year, so I’m glad they offered them again. These are slightly different, with a metallic sheen to them. Even better!

So, read on to check out our quick set of pics showing off the stands, and make sure to get your pre-orders in for the 2020 exclusives!

Ultra Instinct Sign Goku
Android 18 Event Colors
Android 17 Event Colors
ZERO Broly Event Colors
MonsterArts Godzilla 2019 Event Colors
ZERO Vegito Event Colors
Dragoball Stands Metallic

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