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under Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

In 1996, the original PlayStation received one of its most iconic games in Crash Bandicoot. The game was a 3D platformer that Sony hoped would be their Mario 64. While it never achieved the acclaim of Nintendo’s now legendary game, Crash Bandicoot became a staple on the PlayStation, launching multiple sequels and spinoffs, and eventually landing on additional game systems. Last year, Activision brought the Bandicoot to modern systems with the release of Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy. This was a complete remaster of the original three games, giving them each a gorgeous visual overhaul while still keeping the challenging platforming of the now classic games. As with anything new, licensed merchandise was soon to follow.

A series of Crash Bandicoot Action Figures are being released by NECA. The first figure, a basic release featuring Crash himself, is in stores now. Coming soon are three additional deluxe versions. One features a jetpack, one a hoverboard and a third with Scuba gear. Today we’re taking a look at the initial release, courtesy of sponsor Entertainment Earth. After the jump, check out my thoughts and a full gallery for the figure.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth links: Crash Bandicoot Figure, Crash with Hoverboard, All Crash Bandicoot Items

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under Power Rangers Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Power Rangers are usually handled by our brothers in arms over at Tokunation.com – but today we wanted to take a quick look at some of the SDCC 2018 Power Rangers exclusives.  Tamashii Nations and Bluefin Brands released 3 major ones – S.H. Figuarts versions of the Red Ranger and Green Ranger, but this time with alternate unmasked heads featuring face scan likenesses of the actors.  They also re-released their Soul of Chogokin Megazord in a black, green and gold color scheme.  All 3 are superbly done, especially the Megazord.  It’s heavy die cast, high gloss paint and chrome, it feels expensive in your hand, which is good because it is a pretty penny.  I was never into Power Rangers when it first aired, so I have no strong connection to the actor likenesses.  They seem solid for what they are though.  Even though they’ve been out with the helmets before, that’s how these guys will stay on my shelves since they are my first PR figures in the rotation :).

We’ve run all 3 through some pretty shots, however they aren’t full detailed galleries.  Keep an eye on Tokunation.com for full sets of these guys soon though!

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Time to run catch up on some galleries that got interrupted by the SDCC chaos!  Right before we left Tamashii Nation’s S.H. Figuarts Marvel Infinity War Iron Spider came in.  We actually did up some hero shots for it which wound up getting featured at the Tamashii Booth in San Diego.  Today though we are going to finish the set up so we have a more complete look.

Spidey comes with a sharp matte paint job coupled with metallic sheen gold paint throughout and on the extra legs.  His accessories include 3 sets of eyes, 5 sets of hands, 3 different webs, a red Avengers Tamashii stand and the Iron Spider legs which attach to the back.

All in all it’s a sharp piece.  The only downside is that the figure could have used a metallic paint job head to toe instead of just the gold accents, since the suit was meched out in the movie.  That could have looked cheesy if not done just right though, so catch 22.  Until I see one done that way in hand, I’m content with this guy for sure.

Read on to check out our pics, including the shot featured at SDCC and the ones done in the same session!

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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

Today we are taking a look at the main Star Wars Black Series SDCC Exclusive set – Han Solo Exogorth Escape.  The set features Han in his Bespin outfit, set for release (and out in some places already) by himself without the extras.  Those extras are – An extra pointing hand, a hydrospanner, breathing mask and a Mynock.  All are well done and perfect ways to spice up the exclusive set.  The packaging also doubles as a mini diorama for the exterior of the Falcon where the crew ran into the Mynock and realized things weren’t as they seemed (40 year spoiler alert).

This version of Han is super sharp, featuring Hasbro’s new face tech and a great Harrison Ford sculpt.  The body also captures all the key points like the blue jacket, pants with yellow blocking and has standard solid Black Series articulation.  The new attention to detail and these heads and face paint make Black Series fresh again, I can’t wait for them to keep pushing out these OT characters with the new tech.  And maybe some old ones with new heads please. :)

Read on to check out over 35 HD shots of the SDCC exclusive set!

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under Random Photo Shoot, Robot and Mecha Toy News, San Diego Comic Con

For San Diego Comic-Con 2018, an exclusive Pacific Rim: Uprising set was made available. The Pacific Rim: Uprising Siberia Battle Set features Gipsy Avenger and the Kaiju controlled Obsidian Fury as they battle it out in Siberia. The figures, part of the Robot Spirits line, features repainted versions of the two figures. Each includes more detailed paint applications than the standard releases. Gipsy Danger includes swap out hand and a swap out forearm. Obsidian Fury includes interchangeable hands.

Bluefin sent us a set to check out. After the jump, you can see my photo gallery and thoughts on the release. The 2-pack is priced at $70 and is still available directly from Bluefin. You can pick it up now by Clicking Here.

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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

It’s been a bit, SDCC and some time in CA kept me off the gallery rotation for a while, but it’s time to jump back in the saddle and get shooting again!  Landing at online retailers right before I left, the Star Wars Black Series Enfys Nest with Swoop Bike has dropped and we are taking a look today.  This this is a massive piece, dwarfing the Speeder Bike from ROTJ.  Enfys Nest comes with a crazy soft goods cape that has the fuzzies like no other. This and the Range Trooper from Solo wave 1 both have soft goods you don’t want to burn, they look good and in scale even close up.  Articulation, paint and sculpt on both Enfys and the bike are on point, sharp and hitting all needed points.

Whether or not you dig the Solo movie or the story behind Enfys Nest, this is a cool looking set and can easily pop into a Black Series or Star Wars display.  It works great with desert themed set ups even tho it was featured in multiple environments.  Star Wars’ answer to Mad Max!

Read on to check out over 60 HD pics of the set courtesy of Dorkside Toys!

Dorkside Toys

Related Dorkside Toys Links: All Star Wars Black Series, Enfys Nest and Swoop Bike, Dewback and Sandtrooper, Bespin Han Solo, Admiral Piett, Rebel Fleet Trooper

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under Masters Of The Universe Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Back in April, Super 7 surprised Masters of the Universe fans by opening up pre-orders for their retro style Masters of the Universe Epic Battle 2-Packs. There were two separate sets. The first featured He-Man and Skeletor, while the second featured She-Ra and Hordak. Each figure stands about 5.5″ tall and is based on the original toys released in the 1980’s. They have been updated to more closely resemble their appearance in the Filmation cartoon. The figures includes two to three accessories each.

The sets were priced at $45 each and were part of an extremely limited run, which quickly sold out. Thankfully, the figures are available again in single carded releases at $20 each. During the initial sale, I was able to grab each of the sets. After the jump, check out my gallery and thoughts on the figures.

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under Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

Available now is the Tekken 7 – Heihachi Mishima Special Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure by Storm Collectibles. This release is a color variant of the excellent, and previously released, Tekken 7 – Heihachi Mishima 1/12 Scale Action Figure. The Special Edition version of Heihachi features a white gi as opposed to the dark gray one in the initial release.  The figure includes three interchangeable head sculpts, multiple interchangeable hands and two effects pieces.

Our friends at Bluefin sent the figure along for us to check out. After the jump you can see our full gallery of the figure.

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under Hellboy Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, San Diego Comic Con

Entertainment Earth has a TON of exclusives set for SDCC this year (check them all out here), and one of those is a new Hellboy POP! Vinyl from Funko. We were able to get a hold of one a tad early and had this set ready to go, it’s live on their site right now! Stay tuned throughout the day for more news straight from SDCC!

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The newest variant of the Bloodborne Hunter Statue from Gecco is a version based on The Old Hunters from the popular Bloodborne video game. This 1/6 scale statue  features a new paint job and some remodeled pieces. Along with the updated look, his weapons have been replaced with two new items. these are the transformable Beasthunter Saif and the Piercing Rifle. A new statue base is also included here.  This release joins the previous Bloodborne Hunter and Puddle of Blood Bloodborne Hunter statues, along with additional characters and accessories they have released. This statue is available now, and you can see those details below.

Bloodborne The Old Hunters – Hunter 1/6 Scale Statue

“Bloodborne Hunter 1/6 scale statue” originally released back in 2015 returns with a new look.

Based on the download contents, “The Old Hunters,” lot of parts were thoroughly remodeled.

A short cape and waist belt are added on to “Hunter Garb,” along side the transformable trick weapon “Beasthunter Saif” wielded in the right hand and “Piercing Rifle” in the left.

Also included is a newly sculpted motif of “The Hunter’s Nightmare” on the display base. The barely visible face is changed to an elderly look, which creates a totally different atmosphere on this statue.

This statue goes beyond a traditional a re-release, it’s a new model!

Specification

  • Price: US$299.99
  • Prepainted statue
  • Material: ABS/PVC
  • Size: 1/6 scale (320 mm high)
  • Release: June 2018
  • Sculpt: Shinya Akao/HEADLONG
  • Digital Sculpt: Masaki Akao
  • Paint: Katsushige Akeyama/-accent-

Gecco has sent along the statue for us to check out. After the jump you can see our photo gallery and a quick review of the new statue.

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