Pre-orders have begun to go live for the Virtua Fighter eSports – Akira Yuki 1/12 Scale Figure by Storm Collectibles. The figure stands just over 7″ tall. It will include multiple interchangeable hands, three swap out portraits, and a punching effect piece. The figure is priced about 14,300 Yen (about $125 USD). It’s currently scheduled for release in September. Check out the new photos after the jump.
Pre-Order Links: HobbyLink Japan
Photos and details have been released by Good Smile Company for an upcoming Aliens – MODEROID Power Loader with Ellen Ripley Plastic Model Kit. This ready to assemble kit creates a 1/12 scale articulated Power Loader with an articulated removable Ripley figure. Also included are soft cables for the wiring, and decals that can be applied to the Power Loader. The Power Loader stands almost 9.5″ tall when assembled. More details from Good Smile Company:
From “Aliens” comes a 1/12 scale plastic model of the machine used in the battle against the Alien Queen, the Power Loader! The hydraulic cylinders extend and retract in conjunction with the models arm and leg parts.
Using an internal gear system, the claws can also be opened and closed. The wiring cables have been recreated with soft tube material.A plastic model kit of Ellen Ripley herself is included so you can display her in the Power Loader! Ripley is also articulated, making it easy to display her moving in tandem with the power loader. Water-slide decals to recreate the markings of the machine are also included.
Pre-orders are now live in Japan. No word on a US release just yet. The model kit is priced at 9,500 Yen (about $83 USD). Look for it to be released in July. You can see the new photos after the jump.
Pre-Order Links: HobbyLink Japan, BigBadToyStore
Last year, StarWars.com ran weekly Bring Home The Bounty updates highlighting all the cool Mandalorian and Boba Fett merch that was/is/will be coming out. That has continued into the new year with Bonus Bounties as well. Now Hasbro have sent promotional boxes to media outlets & influencers with the same theme to show off all their current items across multiple lines, age groups and formats. The Toyark got one and we’ve taken some shots to show off the box itself and some of what was inside. Nothing unseen prior, but a good selection of what is out or will be soon. Read on to check our pics and see a list of all the goodies!
Storm Collectibles have shared out links to multiple new exclusive recolors of recent releases. Each of these are exclusive to a specific Asian retail store. No word on possible releases in other markets like the US just yet. Read on to check the pics, hit the links to grab them if you are in the area or can navigate international ordering.
EDIT: Some US retailers are now putting up listings as well
Street Fighter IV – Evil Ryu (The Falcon’s Hangar Exclusive) Storm Collectibles (Blue Deco) (Japan)
Storm Collectibles Street Fighter IV Evil Ryu Action Figure (Animes-pro Exclusive) (Red Deco) (Singapore)
Golden Axe – Skeleton 2 Pack (The Falcon’s Hangar Exclusive) (Clear Blue) (Japan)
Storm Collectibles Skeleton Action Figure (RED) [Animes-pro Exclusive] (Clear Red) (Singapore)
The product page has been listed for the Dragon Quest VI – Bring Arts Terry 6″ Scale Figure by Square Enix Japan. The figure stands a little over 5″ tall. Terry includes two swap out portraits, multiple interchangeable hands, a sword, a shield, and a figure stand. The Terry figure is priced at 8,800 Yen (about $76 USD). It’s due for release in August 2022 in Japan. You can see all of the new images after the jump.
Pre-Order Links: HobbyLink Japan
Available exclusively from Entertainment Earth, is the new Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon Glow-in-the-Dark 6″ Action Figure. The figure was produced by Jada Toys. Released in 1954, the Creature From The Black Lagoon is one of the most iconic monsters in history. The film follows a group of scientists in the amazon jungle who come upon the ancient creature. Their attempt to capture the creature prove disastrous, and leads to a number of deaths and injuries. The film spawned two sequels, Revenge of the Creature (1955), and The Creature Walks Among Us (1956).
Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon Glow-in-the-Dark 6″ Action Figure – Entertainment Earth Exclusive – $29.99
- Behold! The Creature from the Black Lagoon glows in the dark!
- Exclusive limited edition 6-inch tall action figure.
- Inspired by the 1954 black-and-white film.
- Includes an alternate head and hand, a harpoon gun, a net, and a bony hand!
Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Collectors, cast your net for the elusive Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon Glow-in-the-Dark 6-Inch Action Figure – Entertainment Earth Exclusive featuring a decidedly fishy appearance and disposition. Harboring a detailed paint job and a swimmingly articulated form, the Amazonian Gill-man is a sensational glow-in-the-dark figure that can be posed in a multitude of mannerisms using his alternate head sculpt, an alternate hand, a harpoon gun, a net, and a bony hand! The additional head and hand also glow. The Creature from the Black Lagoon out of the 1954 black-and-white film bearing its name is suitable for paleontologists ages 4 and up and comes packaged in a window display box. Quantities are limited, so order yours now before it gets away!
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Our friends at Entertainment Earth have sent over the figure for us to check out. After the jump, you can see our photo gallery and thoughts on the new figure.
New photos and details have been released for the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Tech-On Avengers Captain America Figure. The Cinema Tamashii site has been updated with the preview. The Tech-On Avengers is based on a story and designs by a joint venture between Bandai and Marvel. The story and figures will feature Marvel characters in Tokusatsu inspired armors. The first three figures will be Iron Man, Captain America, and Wolverine. Additional characters featured in the story are Black Panther, Thor, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Loki, Red Skull and more.
Captain America stands just over 6″ tall. The figure includes interchangeable hands, swap out armor pieces, a shield, shield effects parts, chest effects, repulsor blast effects, and more. The shield can combine with the figure to for the powered up DH-10 mode. The figure is due for release in May, and will be priced at 11,000 Yen (about $95 USD). You can see the new photos after the jump.
Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series Prototype Armor Boba Fett 2022 refresh is now live for order over at Amazon.com. It’s an exclusive again, previously a Walgreens one back in 2014. Retail is $26.99. Read on for full details or hit Amazon direct below to pick up your copy!
StarWars.com is continuing Bring Home The Bounty reveals and today we have a repack of an early Black Series figure – Prototype Armor Boba Fett. This was originally a Walgreens exclusive back in 2014 (check our gallery here). It’s now getting redone in modern packaging with the Empire design (blue). In the preview pic – it looks to be the same as the original figure wise. Pre-Orders go live tomorrow so stay tuned for official pics, details, and pricing.
Edit – Amazon exclusive and pre-orders are live now:
Update for the Naughty or Nice hybrid crowdfunding project from Fresh Monkey Fiction and Big Bad Toy Store. The holiday themed figures only have 1 day left for ordering. Santa Claus, Elf, and Nutcracker have now all met their minimum order quantities and will go into production. Nutcracker was just recently unlocked. In addition, all the stretch variants for each were unlocked, with the exception of one right now – the all white artist proof Santa. That means Pirate Santa is happening!
If you are interested in the figures and are looking to display some figs for next year’s season, hit BBTS and place your orders now. You can check them all out here.