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Poison Ivy Returns Bishoujo 008

Kotobukiya has released photos and details for their DC Comics – Poison Ivy Returns Bishoujo Statue. This is the second time Poison Ivy has made an appearance in the line, with the original statue being released in 2011. The statue stands over 7.5″ tall, with Ivy sitting atop one of her botanical creatures. The statue is scheduled for release in February 2020. Pricing has not been revealed at this time. Check out the new photos after the jump.

Poison Ivy returns to the Bishoujo statue line for the first time in nine years, based on all new illustration by the beloved Shunya Yamashita!

You can almost see the pheromone permeating from her very being, as she perches herself atop the botanical monster with a mischievous grin across her face. Her cunning and mysterious personality can also be seen from the vibe radiating from every angle of this statue.

This statue was sculpted by Munchkin, who meticulously crafted each hair and finger with detail. You won’t be able to take your eyes off of any part of this figure; from the body suit that perfectly fits to Poison Ivy’s body, to the botanical monster below her.

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Superman vs Alien Set 050

Playing catch up with some of the back log I have. Today I am happy to share my photo shoot of the Superman vs Alien 2-Pack from NECA. This set is part of the convention exclusive DC Comics vs Dark Horse Comics sets that NECA is producing. When originally announced, the 2-packs were meant to be retail releases. However, licensing issues caused the sets to be delayed. Ultimately, NECA was able to negotiate the release of each set, though only as convention exclusives. This set was a San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Exclusive, along with a Batman vs Predator set (gallery coming soon). The 2-pack is based on the Superman vs Aliens comics, which had two series. The first was in 1995, while the second series debuted in 2002.

With this set, you get a newly sculpted Superman figure, as well as an Alien Warrior figure. Superman includes a few interchangeable parts, such as different portraits, hands, and heat vision effects. Our friends at NECA provided the figures for review. After the jump, check out my thoughts and a full gallery.

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Storm Injustice Bane 005

Storm Collectibles has opened up pre-orders for their upcoming Injustice: Gods Among Us – Bane 1/12 Scale Figure. Bane will stand over 9″ tall and will include three sets of interchangeable hands. The figure is priced at $95, and is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of the year. See the new photos after the jump.

BANE – INJUSTICE GODS AMONG US
Regular price: $95.00 USD

After Superman’s defeat, Bane was betrayed by the Regime and relentlessly pursued by Batman. Having already spent most of his life in prison, he is determined to take revenge against his former Regime masters and turn Gotham into a city where his rule is law.

Product Features:
– An authentic custom designed Bane body – approx. 232mm tall
– 3 pair of interchangeable hands

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Hiya Injustice ThinkGeek Wave 036

We have a photo shoot of three variant Hiya Toys Injustice 2 Figures. A previously ThinkGeek Exclusive assortment, the three figures are currently not listed on GameStop’s website. As you may recall, GameStop closed down the ThinkGeek website, and integrated their products into the new GameStop.com. Hiya Toys had sent these over before that announcement, and we’ll update when they do pop up again.

For now, enjoy our photo shoot of variant versions of Batman, Superman, and Harley Quinn. Each figure is painted in a specialized color scheme. When released, these figures will sell for about $19.99 each. After the jump, you can see my quick thoughts and the photos.

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Mezco Supreme Knight Batman 001

Mezco Toyz will open up pre-orders for their new DC Comics – Supreme Knight Batman One:12 Collective Figure later today. This is the third and final figure in their Batman Trilogy of figures, which as included the Ascending Knight Batman, and the Sovereign Knight Batman. Pre-orders begin at 1:00 PM EST. It’s priced at $85, with a release set for some time between February and April of 2020.

Fans will be happy to know that the figure will Ship Worldwide! We’ll update when additional photos and details are released. Keep an eye on the Supreme Knight Batman Product Page to pre-order when it goes live.

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Prime 1 Batman Arkham Asylum 005

This week, Batman: Arkham Asylum celebrates its 10th anniversary! The ground-breaking video game, and it sequels, have been some of the most celebrated comic book inspired video games of all time. Unlike many comic book games, Batman: Arkham Asylum didn’t follow any established comic arc, or film. The outstanding visuals, and excellent character designs took influence from a number of DC Comics stories, with Jim Lee’s art and the Killing Joke story arc acting as templates for the look of the characters, and tone of the game. Developer Rocksteady even brought in the iconic voice actors from Batman: The Animated Series such as Kevin Conroy (Batman), Mark Hamill (The Joker), and Arleen Sorkin (Harley Quinn) to reprise their roles. Add all of that to a fantastic story, appearances from some of Batman’s greatest foes, a number of Batman’s iconic gadgets, and great stealth heavy gameplay, it’s no wonder Batman: Arkham Asylum remains one of the best comic book games ever made. When it’s sequel, Arkham City hit in 2011, it expanded on a number of the great features. The biggest addition being an open world environment, allowing you to explore large portions of Gotham city.

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the game, Prime 1 Studio has opened up pre-orders for a Batman 1/5 Scale Statue based on his appearance in the second game, Batman: Arkham City. The statue stands at 21.5″ tall, as Batman stands on a gargoyle base inspired by the architecture from Arkham Asylum. Multiple interchangeable hands are included with the standard release. An Exclusive Version is also available, which adds an additional swap out left hand, and an interchangeable “angry” portrait.

Look for the statue to be released between August 2020, and December 2020. The Standard Version will carry a price tag of $449, while the Exclusive Version is priced at $499. As always, payment plans are available. You can check out photos, details and the pre-order links after the jump.

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Multiverse Killer Croc Wave 128

The end is nigh!  DC Comics Multiverse from Mattel is coming to a close, and the last rounds of figures are dropping now.  Today we have a look at 2 waves* – The Multiverse Killer Croc Connect and Connect wave, also titled Batman 80th, and the DC Originals Wave which are ToyBiz tribute figures.  The Killer Croc wave consists of Dick Grayson as Batman, Alfred, Red Robin, Red Hood, KG Beast and Katana, with the CnC being a comic inspired Killer Croc.  The DC Originals tribute figures are Target exclusives in the US and consist of Batman, Joker and Poison Ivy.

The Killer Croc Wave is well done, one of the most well rounded selections Mattel has offered.  The winner of the wave is Alfred, not for engineering sake, though that is solid, but the fact it comes with 4 heads, all of which nail the likeness for the era it belongs to.  Runner up is Red Robin – he has true double jointed elbows and a streamlined tight sculpt.  If this was the route Mattel was going to go, Multiverse would have gotten real good, real fast next year.  Red Hood is a tad disappointing – his guns are molded into the holsters, even though he comes with gun holding extra hands.   His helmet is a tad big for the body too.  The rest of the wave is above average, great roster fillers.   To cap it off, a comic inspired Killer Croc is the CnC, and it is BIG.  And well done – colors, sculpt, articulation is all there.  I have a feeling this will be the Croc to match for a while.

The Originals figures – solid but not as good as they looked when originally shown at Toy Fair 2019.  Poison Ivy especially suffered being translated from proto to production level.  If you are looking for nostalgia, they fit that bill, but they weren’t my cup of tea.

Now, there is at least one more wave of figures that hit the proto stage – The Batman Ninja Joker CnC wave.  This had Black Canary, Hawkgirl, Simon Baz Green Lantern, Flashpoint Aquaman, Rebirth Mammoth, and a Riddler Retro/Originals figure.  Whether these will hit market before the license ends we aren’t sure.  Right now, no word and no solicitations are out there.

So, to potentially cap things off for Mattel’s Multiverse figures, read on to check out our gallery for these 10 figures with over 125 HD shots after the break courtesy of Mattel!

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Joker Strings Preview

Australian toy company Geek X has released a teaser image for their upcoming DC Comics – The Joker “Strings” Statue. The new collectible features marionettes of Batman and Robin set in a Gotham City diorama display. Above them, is the Clown Prince of Crime, pulling the strings of the Dynamic Duo.

The statue will be available for pre-order “soon” according to Geek X. We’re awaiting further details, such as sizing, price and materials used. We will update when new info is released. For now, you can see the photo after the jump.

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NYCC Batman vs Joker Alien 2 Pack 032

Details on NECA‘s online pre-sale for their two New York comic-Con 2019 Exclusives have been revealed. For the event, they have two exclusive set. These include the Batman vs Joker Alien 2-Pack, and the Green Lantern vs Sinestro Corps Predator 2-Pack. These are the final releases in the DC Comics vs Dark Horse Comics sets. Details on the sets:

Batman/Aliens – 7” Scale Action Figures – Batman and “Joker” Alien 2-Pack

This action figure 2-pack is inspired by a classic comic book mash-up! In the 1997 Batman/Aliens comic book mini-series co-published by DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics.

In it, #Batman faces strange new Aliens produced using DNA from some of Arkham Asylum’s deadliest inmates. The set includes two brand new, comic book based figures, both with over 30 points of articulation. Batman features a fabric cape, and the “Joker” Alien has a bendable tail.

Window box packaging with embossed opening flap.

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Green Lantern (Classic) – 7” Scale Action Figures – Green Lantern and “Sinestro Corps” Predator 2-Pack

This action figure 2-pack is inspired by a classic comic book mash-up! In a 2008 story arc of the #GreenLantern comic book, the already fearsome Yautja join the Sinestro Corps to attack the Earth, armed now with power rings.

The set includes two brand new, 7” scale comic book based figures, both with over 30 points of articulation. Green Lantern features interchangeable head sculpts and comes with lamp, attachable burst effects and interchangeable hand. The Predator features two heads, detachable backpack, interchangeable hands, sword, spear and more!

Window box packaging with embossed opening flap.

Online sales, via The NECA Store will take place on September 5th and 6th, with sales beginning at 1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM Pacific) each day. The 2-packs will only be available in a bundle for $120 during online sales, but will be available separately at the show for $60 each. There is a strict limit of 2 sets per household. The sale is open to U.S. addresses only.

Further details can be found after the jump.

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One12 Gordon Exclusive 57

Time for a look at the SDCC / Summer exclusive Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Commissioner Gordon with Bat Signal!  This was available at show during SDCC and online in limited numbers.  I was at SDCC, but grabbed my copy online and had to wait a bit for it to show up.  The set features a Jim Gordon figure with 2 heads, one young and one old, trench coat, bullet proof vest, pistol and holster, radio, badge, extra hands and stand.  Packed in with all that, and the reason I really jumped at this, a light up in-scale Bat Signal.  It features a single bright LED at the top, and then a projector for the signal, it’s not working exactly how it would in real life.  The result is the same though.  That piece really shines and was worth the cost of the set.  Gordon is really well done, and I’ll keep him to rock in future shoots down the road, but I’m not sure I would have needed him solo. With the signal, totally worth it.

We’ve fired up the Bat Signal and summoned The Dark Knight for a chat.  Read on to check out over 65 HD shots of the set!

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