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under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

NECA Alpha Predator Gallery 040

The Predator line from NECA is set to hit a special milestone, the release of their 100th Predator themed action figure! For this release, NECA wanted to offer fans not only a completely new figure, but one that hearkens back to the original film in a unique way. As many fans may know, the Jungle Hunter Predator that was seen in the film was not the original design. Initially, the Predator was thought of as a large insectoid creature, with none other than Jean-Claude Van Damme inside the suit. However, while filming director John McTiernan realized the design wasn’t working. It was too clunky, and was not as mobile as was needed to film the action scenes. Ultimately, Stan Winston was tapped to design the new creature, giving us the iconic Yautja design scene in the film.

To pay homage to this lost legacy, NECA has brought this original design into their story canon as the Amengi, a race of creatures that enslaved the much smaller, and weaker ancestors to the Yautja. After generations of evolution, and being bred to fight in gladiatorial style games, the Yautja were born. The largest, and strongest of the fighters had led an uprising, killing off the Amengi, and freeing his race from their enslavement. This new leader was known as the first hunter, and became the alpha Predator, wearing the near impenetrable skin of the Amengi (aka the unused Predator design), as his armor and mask.

Our friends at NECA Toys have sent over the Alpha Predator for an exclusive advanced look. After the jump, you can find my photo gallery and thoughts on the figure.

Pre-Order Links: Entertainment Earth • Megalopolis • HobbyLink Japan • Dorkside Toys (Currently Sold Out) • Big Bad Toy Store (Currently Sold Out)

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under Horror Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Halloween 2 Clothed Michael Myers 039

In October 1981, the highly anticipated Halloween II was released in theaters. The follow up to the genre defining Halloween continues moments after the events of the first film. After Dr. Loomis shoot Michael Myers numerous times, he and Laurie Strode are horrified to see that Michael has survived and has fled the scene. An injured Laurie is transported to a Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. Michael, in a quest to finish what he started, stalks the halls of the hospital. As he attempts to locate the injured Myers, Dr. Loomis learns a terrible truth. Laurie Strode is actually Michael’s sister, and Michael seems to have learned that fact as well. Loomis and Laurie confront Michael together, hoping to stop his rampage and end the nightmare. The events of the film were eventually retconned in Halloween 2018, removing the relationship between Michael and Laurie, and erasing all the sequels from canon.

Last October, NECA released the excellent Halloween II – Ultimate Michael Myers Figure. At Toy Fair earlier this year, we learned that a few new Halloween II items were on the way, as part of their retro clothed line. The selection will include Michael Myers, and a 2-pack of Dr. Loomis and Laurie Strode. Today, thanks to our friends at NECA, we have an exclusive in-hand photo gallery and review of the upcoming Halloween II – Michael Myers 8″ Scale Clothed Figure. Read on to see the photo shoot and my thoughts on the figure.

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under Random Photo Shoot, Robot and Mecha Toy News

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Three Zero is back with their second ROBO-DOU offering, and it’s another Patlabor release!

Patlabor is a Japanese anime from the 80’s which has carried on in various forms since.  It hasn’t exploded in popularity like other lines but has a core following and continues to reinvent and expand it’s universe.  The main draw are giant mechs with police markings, controlled by the Tokyo police and used to enforce the peace in a time where Labors (mechs) are common.

ThreeZero’s ROBO-DOU is their line of approximately 9 inch scale robots.  For those familiar with the Transformers DLX scale robots – these take that DNA and apply it to other properties.

This is their second ROBO-DOU release, and it’s a slight remod of the first release (see our full gallery and review here).  Patlabor has multiple Police mechs, each with slight variations.  The first release was the main one, and this one is UNIT 2 and UNIT 3 in one set.  You get the core robot, and then can swap the head, shoulders, and license plates to make it work for either 2 or 3.   The human drivers for each – Isao Ohta and Shinobu Nagamo – are also included.

Patlabor as a brand was also about to ramp up promotion for the line with a new website, fan club, store and events around Japan.  They also have a new project in the works – Patlabor EZY.  A lot of that has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 issues globally.   You can check in and keep up with things on their website – https://Patlabor.tokyo, along with Twitter and Instagram.

We’ve run the new ThreeZero set for some pics to show what it can do. Read on to check out shots and additional thoughts for the ROBO-DOU Patlabor Ingram Unit 2 and 3 Compatible Set after the break, courtesy of ThreeZero!

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

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It’s been a hot minute (again), but today we have another entry for our S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball galleries. This go round is Tao Pai Pai, a big baddie from the original Dragon Ball anime. He comes packed with a ton of stuff – alternate gi parts, 7 total hands, 3 faces, the 7 star Dragon Ball, a giant pink pillar that he zooms around on like Aladdin, and a stylized stand to raise him up on said pillar. It’s a really well executed piece – that I wish I cared more about. I personally got into the Dragonball Universe with Z, so I don’t have the connection to OG anime characters beyond maybe Kid Goku and Krillin. I am staying complete here since I’ve been in the grind for 10 years with this line, but personally I’d be happy if they reduced focus on this part of the history. That being said, read on to check out some shots of Tao Pai Pai and his epic pink pillar courtesy of Entertainment Earth!

Related EE Links: Tao Pai Pai, Jackie Chun, Kid Chi Chi, Capt. Ginyu, Great Ape Vegeta.

ICYMI – Check out our ongoing S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Reference guide featuring galleries for all the figures, checklists and more!

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under General Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

NECA Sgt D Figure 027

Stormtroopers of Death (aka S.O.D.) is a satirical thrash metal band featuring Anthrax members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, ex-Anthrax bassist Dan Lilker, and M.O.D.’s Billy Milano. They focused on intentionally over the top and offensive lyrics that brought them both notoriety and controversy. Though they never intended for anyone to take the lyrics seriously. The idea came as Scott Ian would sketch out a comic-like villain of a skull in an army helmet known as Sargent D. The sketches would feature slogans, and eventually lyrics that would become the basis for the bands songs, with Sgt. D becoming the bands mascot.

NECA is releasing an action figure of Sargent D, based on artwork from the bands first album “Speak English or Die”. The 8″ scale clothed figure includes a removable helmet and a rifle. Our friends at NECA have sent over the figure for review. After the jump, check out my thoughts and photo gallery.

Pre-Order Link: Entertainment Earth • Big Bad Toy Store (currently sold out)

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under Horror Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Toony Terrors Wave 3 NECA 047

The third assortment of  Toony Terrors are scheduled to ship out to retailers at the end of this month. The 6″ scale figures from NECA feature various horror icons, and are stylized to to look like classic cartoons of the 70’s and 80’s. In case you missed it, you can check out my galleries of Toony Terrors Wave 1, and Toony Terrors Wave 2 for a look at the previously released figures. The third wave of figures includes the Valek possesed Nun from The Nun, Count Orlok from Nosferatu, and Ash Williams from Evil Dead 2. Each figure features a small amount of articulation, and character specific accessories.

Our friends at NECA have sent over the figures for an exclusive advanced look. After the jump, you can check out my photo shoot and thoughts on the figures. Pre-orders are also still available. Click the links below to place your pre-order.

Pre-Order Links: Big Bad Toy Store • Dorkside Toys • Entertainment Earth

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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

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May the Fourth Be With You! As we all celebrate Star Wars day today – we have a nice set of photos for the upcoming second wave of Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary figures. This round includes – Luke Skywalker in Hoth pilot gear, Lando Calrissian with new photo real tech, the Tie Fighter Pilot, Hoth Rebel Trooper, and Dagobah R2-D2. It’s a solid set of figures, not straight repaints this time. Of course a big selling point of these are the cardbacks, and they continue to look sharp, I can’t get enough of them.

These came courtesy of Hasbro which sent out an ESB40 themed promotional mailer, including some sweet backdrops! We’ve taken some shots of the mailer, the figures, and done up some fancy shots using those backgrounds. Oh, we also compiled a front facing shot for all the 40th themed cards going back to A New Hope’s offerings from 3 years ago. Read on to check it all out!

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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

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The Force is strong today I guess! Hasbro kicked off May The 4th celebrations today via a live stream, we got a slew of new reveals, and I was getting ready to drop a gallery for some of the latest Black Series releases! Today we are looking at some Empire Strikes Back 40th figures – the deluxe scale Imperial Probe Droid, along with the first wave of the Retro Kenner Cardback ESB40 figs.

I tend not to do the Black Series sealed, and I don’t keep boxes or packaging. I open em, run em and display them. These 40th vintage cards though – I’ve been rocking them sealed since the New Hope ones from 2017. And I am happy they are continuing the trend this year for Empire! All are sharp, but the cards themselves are a little thin compared to previous releases. The figures inside are repaints, but Luke and Yoda get Photo Real tech applied to the faces – also done well.  We got doubles and busted them open to show differences after the break.

The Probe Droid is sharp – nice and big, a great addition to the line up. Tons of moving joints and parts so you can make it look as creepy as you want with all those arms. The flight stand works perfectly. It’ll display well on the shelves.  Had some fun doing Hoth scenes with that one.

All of these are out now, and available at our sponsor Dorkside Toys who was kind enough to send through a set. Hit the links below to grab your copies or the recent pre-orders!

ESB40 Wave 1, Deluxe Probe Droid, ESB40 Wave 2 Rebel Trooper x 5, ESB40 Wave 2, Fan Choice Luke Yoda 2 Pack, Proto Armor Boba Fett Helmet, Vintage Collection Stormtrooper Luke

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under DC Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Wonder Woman 84

McFarlane Toys burst on the scene at the start of 2020 with their new DC Multiverse line of figures (check our galleries here). There were a lot that dropped right away, and we’ve been waiting for the next round to hit. Today we get the second batch with 2 new Wonder Woman 84 figures. These would have been on shelves in the time leading up to the movie release, but alas, we all need to wait due to world events. The figures however, are dropping at retail this month and we have copies to check out after the break.

We get a standard Wonder Woman, in traditional gear, and a Golden Armor version. Both looks have been seen in the trailers. The Golden Armor one is sharp, featuring detachable wings and a flight stand. Standard Diana comes with two lassos, one extended and one wrapped up for her belt.

Read on to check them both out after the break, along with some additional thoughts, courtesy of McFarlane Toys!

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The Black Hole is a sci-fi action film released by Disney in 1979. In the film, the crew of the USS Palomino, including the robot V.I.N.CENT, discovers the remains of the missing USS Cygnus on the edge of a black hole. As they make contact with the lost ship, they meet Dr. Reindhardt, his faceless army, the massive robot Maximilian, and the heavily damaged robot B.O.B. The crew of the Palomino soon discovers that the faceless drones are in fact the lobotomized crew of the Cygnus, and Dr. Reindhardt plans to use these drones to investigate the black hole. As the crew of the Palomino looks to escape, a series of battles and accidents draw them all into the black hole itself, revealing strange visions and giving the crew a chance at survival. The movie itself was not a hit for Disney, though it has gained a bit of a cult following over the years.

Diamond Select Toys has a new selection of Disney action figures which have included Tron, The Rocketeer, and The Black Hole. I’ve previously shared photo galleries for both the Tron and Rocketeer figures. Today I’m taking a look at the three new figures from The Black Hole. The figures include the villainous Maximilian, and a two pack of V.I.N.CENT and B.OB. These figures are available now, and are priced at $24.99 each. Our friends at Diamond Select Toys sent along the figures for us to check out. After the jump, you can read the review, and see a full photo gallery.

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