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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Toy Fair

SSGSS Vegito New Body

Hey, remember that Dragon Ball World Tour Exclusive SSGSS Vegito from a couple years ago?  It even had a SDCC specific packaging variant?  And it used the old Vegito body with new colors?  Well, forget that one because now it’s coming in a full retail release using the newer body articulation styles, new head(s) and at least one new accessory.  Tamashii Nations have teased him out on Instagram with the promise of more at NYTF this weekend (tomorrow).

Check out the teaser after the break, we’ll update when more hits!

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Toy Fair

Kid ChiChi SH Figuarts 07

The Dragon Ball S.H. Figuarts line is continuing on with another release, this time it’s Kid Chi-Chi.  Geared up in her superhero-esque outfit of a bikini, cape and helmet she’s ready to hang with her future husband Kid Goku in scale.  She also comes packed with a 2 star Dragon Ball, previously packed with New Adventures Bulma.  The Dragon Ball is also a tad cloudy, indicating we may be restarting the hunt for all 7 (aka 7 more Dragon Ball figures).  She’s due out August 2020 in Japan at 5,720 yen, about 51 USD.  Stay tuned for more details!

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under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

Realization x Kylo Ren 22

Star Wars Movie Realization figures from Tamashii Nations have been a great laser focused line. It’s an alternate universe where ancient Japanese feudal warriors mix with Star Wars characters to produce some of the most unique figures on my shelves. They started with the original trilogy, moved on to the prequels with Jango and Maul, and now they’ve touched the sequels with Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, and the First Order trooper.

In my primary Star Wars pick ups, I’ve narrowed down to an OT focus, but here all bets are off. This is so out there that it doesn’t matter which trilogy they come from, so long as they look cool, and they do. Kylo can hang out with Maul and Vader no problem. Troopers can mix up, Mandolorians can chill, it’s all good. These three are all well executed in plastic, paint, engineering and sculpt. Only Boba and Maul surpass them IMO. Phasma is a real treat in hand as well, the silver really pops as weathered metal.

Check out our gallery after the break courtesy of Bluefin Brands! All three of these are out now in Japan and the States, so hit your favorite retailer to pick them up!

ICYMI: Check out all our Meisho Realization Galleries here!

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under Godzilla Toy News

SH MonsterArts 2019 Burning Godzilla 005

A few new photos have been posted by Tamashii Nations for their upcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters – S.H. MonsterArts Burning Godzilla Figure. The figure is based on the final battle between Godzilla and King Ghidorah. It features a new red, yellow, and orange color scheme. The figure stands at 6.3″ tall. No accessories are listed. The Burning Godzilla is a Bandai Premium Web Exclusive in Japan, but is available worldwide via Bluefin.

It is scheduled for release in May 2020. The figure is priced at 9,350 Yen (about $86 USD) in Japan, and $89.99 via US shops. You can see the new photos after the jump.

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

under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

SHF Pink Bulma 99

Time to wrap up our week of Dragon Ball S.H. Figuarts catch up galleries with the recently released Bulma! This is the second Bulma sculpt, showing her in one of the more memorable in-show looks – the Pink Dress with her name across it. She comes packed with a gun, holster, single mold gun-in-holster, Dragon Radar, 3 pairs of hands plus 3 extra right gloved hands, the 2 star Dragon Ball and 3 total faces. She even has some polka-dot panties under there for kid Goku to peek at (SMH Dragon Ball). Overall it’s a great sharp piece that pops off the shelf with the vibrant colors. It also marks the 6th Dragon Ball to come with a figure, so 1 more to complete the set and place them in the Shenron Base.

I for one would like to see more of the supporting and female characters from the show, specifically a Super Era Bulma and Z era ChiChi. Maybe paired with in-scale versions of Kid Trunks and Gotenks since all will be smaller in stature. Dende, Mr. Popo, Babidi, Frieza in his Pod, Korin, Puar etc would all be great paired up with someone. We are 77 figures in with Jiren just released in Japan recently, so hopefully they carry on and we get even deeper roster over the next 10 years!

ICYMI – Check out our S.H. Figuarts Reference Guide by hitting the banner below!

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

Read on to check out this quick set for New Adventure Bulma courtesy of Bluefin Brands!

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

SHF Demon Piccolo 029

Dragon Ball catch up week continues today here at Toyark with a set for Demon King Piccolo! This is from the Dragon Ball original series sub line of the S.H. Figuarts series. This sub line features figures out of scale from the traditional S.H.F. DB line, slightly bigger. Demon King Piccolo was larger than Piccolo is in Dragonball Z, but combined with the slightly larger scale of these figures and he is a massive piece. He is taller than Broly Base Form, roughly the size of Super Buu. It’s well executed – good articulation, big bulky frame, sharp details in the faces, good anime specific accessories. Colors pop and paint is applied well throughout.

He does what he’s supposed to do, but as with all the standard Dragon Ball era figures – doesn’t get me hyped. I started in Z and have yet to fully run the original series, only catching clips and synopsis, backstory in the video games etc. I appreciate S.H. Figuarts touching all the eras, but I’d be happy with a draw back to 1 a year or so.

We’ve run Demon King Piccolo through the motions – check out some shots after the break courtesy of Bluefin Brands!

ICYMI – Check out our S.H. Figuarts Reference Guide by hitting the banner below!

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

SHF Broly Base Form 042 1

Another drop for our S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball galleries today with DBSuper Broly! This release sees Broly in his base form, complete with armor as he was before things really got out of control. He’s a bit smaller height wise than his Full Power version, and comes with his control collar, base hair, “angry” hair and Super Saiyan hair, along with 3 sets of hands. Coupled with the separate Full Power version earlier in the year, you can now have Broly as he was seen in the movie in all his forms.

It’s another well executed figure, the Broly Movie figures including his Full Power mode, Goku Blue and Vegeta Red/Blue have been great design and refinement wise. Colors, plastic feel and engineering all are top notch. This guy is no different.

We’ve run him through a session, read on to check out over 40 HD images after the break courtesy of Bluefin Brands!

ICYMI – Check out our S.H. Figuarts Reference Guide by hitting the banner below!

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

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under Dragonball Z Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

SHF Zamasu 21

Time to get back on the Flying Nimbus and update these S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball releases! Many have dropped since our last round of updates and today we work towards being complete once again with the gallery for Dragon Ball Super Zamasu. This is his merged form, after he combined with Goku Black. He comes with the parts to display normal and half corrupted, aka the big purple arm and face. In addition he also has an effects piece which works with Tamashii Stage stands and makes it look like it is hovering behind him. This is well done and looks great on the shelf. He’s a great entry to the roster and fills out the Super ranks. I do still want a standard Zamasu though, so he can hang with Goku Black pre-merge.

In addition to the gallery for Zamasu today, which you can see in full after the break – we’ve also updated our S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Reference Guide and Checklist today! We’ve updated it’s format a bit, added new unreleased and upcoming info. And, to cap it all off, we’ve updated the MEGAPIC to show every single S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball figure released through the end of 2019! We are at 76 figures total now, who would have thought it would go this deep! Click the banner below to check that out!

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

Every S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ball Figure Through 2019

We’ll be updating with Broly Base Form, Demon King Piccolo and Bulma in her Pink Dress later this week, stay tuned!

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth Links: SHF Zamasu, Jackie Chun, Tao Pai Pai, Kaio Ken Goku, Captain Ginyu, Broly Base Form, Demon Piccolo, Bulma Pink Dress

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under Marvel Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

x SHF Iron Man 85 19

Time for another catch up gallery!  Today is a set for two recent S.H. Figuarts Avengers Endgame figures – Hulk and Iron Man Mark 85.   The Hulk was solicited here in the States officially, but Iron Man 85 did not and was only available in Japan (officially).  However, this was one of my most desired S.H. Figuarts Marvel figures once I saw those initial pics – the 85 Armor was really sharp in the MCU Thanos Saga finale and the SHF version of it really pops.  The metallic paint head to toe really makes the sleekness of the armor stand out, the gold on the arms and legs contrast with the red perfectly.  It’s a great way to cap off the armor evolution in the series.  Now, an alternate version of this is coming with battle damage and extra weapons, and that IS being solicited in the States (officially), so those looking to grab him can that way through your normal shopping channels.

We’ve run both of these guys through some base and fancy pants shots, read on to check it out after the break!

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under Anime Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

SH Figuarts Bebop Vicious 17

Time for a quickie today – S.H. Figuarts Cowboy Bebop Vicious.  This is the second S.H. Figuarts Bebop release, the first being Spike (check our set for him here).  Vicious comes with 4 sets of hands +1, sword and sheath, 3 total faces and his black bird.  I really dug Spike, and am happy to build out the Bebop universe.  That being said, I am more looking forward to the core crew of Faye and Jet Black, if they get there.  The Anime still holds up and having some solid figs to represent is great.  Structurally you get everything you would want or need S.H. Figuarts style.  The bird placement is a bit tricky with the connector piece, but you can work it.

Vicious is out now, check out some shots after the break to see how he pairs with Spike courtesy of Bluefin Brands!

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