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under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

The final pieces of the Alien vs Predator Arcade Tribute Figures are in stores now from NECA Toys. Earlier this year, the Predator Assortment was released. With the release of the Dutch Schaefer and Linn Kuroswa 2-Pack, as well as the Aliens Assortment, fans have a pretty hefty line up of figures based on the fan favorite video game. In the arcade game, which was released in 1994, you can pick from the Predator Hunter, the Predator Warrior, Major Dutch Schaefer, and Lieutenant Linn Kurosawa. Along the way, the players face off against a wide array of Alien xenomorphs, who have invaded California. The game served as not only a top notch beat ’em up, but a successful merging of the Alien and Predator franchises. It’s remembered fondly for it’s quick paced fighting, outstanding visuals, and great character designs. The game never received a home console port.

Our friends at NECA have sent over the figures for us to check out. After the jump, you can find my review and photo gallery.

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under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

In 1994, Capcom released a side-scrolling beat ’em up arcade game loosely based on the Alien vs Predator comic series. In the game, you can control one of four characters, all with distinct move sets. The playable characters were the Predator Hunter, the Predator Warrior, Major Dutch Schaefer, and Lieutenant Linn Kurosawa. Along the way, the players face off against numerous Alien creatures, who have invaded California. During the sixth level, you face off against the Mad Predator in a boss fight. All-in-all, the game is a fantastic tribute to the Alien and Predator franchises. It’s remembered fondly for it’s quick paced fighting, outstanding visuals, and great character designs. Sadly, the game never received a proper port to home consoles.

Now, 25 years later, fans of the Alien and Predator franchises can relieve the great game via a new series of action figures from NECA Toys. They have broken down the collection into three waves. The first assortment features the Predators from the game; Predator Hunter, Predator Warrior, and the Mad Predator. The second wave will include three Aliens, while the final assortment includes Dutch and Linn. We picked the figures up from sponsor Entertainment Earth. You can check out my review and photo gallery after the jump.

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Related entertainment Earth Links: AvP Xenomorph Set, AvP Dutch and Linn, All NECA Alien vs Predator

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under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

In 1990, Konami released a licensed arcade game based on the hit film Aliens. The game was a mix of side-scrolling shoot ’em up actions, as well as 3rd person shooter levels. In the 2-player game, you control either Ellen Ripley or Corporal Dwayne Hicks as you fight your way through Hadley’s Hope in an attempt to not only rescue Newt, but to destroy the Alien colony. You start out with the M65 Smartgun, but along the way, you can pick up an assortment of other weapons, and can even use the Power Loader to take on the assortment of Xenomorphs. The game itself was rather short, but an absolute joy to play in the arcades and is still among the best 1990’s Alien video games.

NECA has released a set of figures based on this classic arcade game. The set includes a hot pink, game accurate, version of the Alien Warrior, an Alien Egg, a green Facehugger and a pink Chestburster. Toyark sponsor Entertainment Earth sent a set along, and I have 65+ photos and a review.

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Related Entertainment Earth links: Aliens Arcade Warrior Xenomorph, Aliens Series 11 Set, All NECA Aliens

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under Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

Contra! The classic Konmai video game was one of the defining games in the early years of the NES, and is still beloved by fans today. It’s best remember not only for it’s amazing soundtrack, but for the most well known secret code in video game history, giving players 30 lives. The game sees you control either Bill Rizer or Lance Bean as you take on Red Falcon, a massive alien creature leading an army of assorted alien warriors and creatures to take over the world. The game was a classic side scrolling shooter with platforming elements and also featured third person shooter stages throughout.

For years, fans have been hoping to see NECA create figures based on Contra. With them previously releasing both Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dutch and Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo (characters that clearly inspired the box art for the game), it seemed like a no brainer. Now, thanks to years of negotiations and back and forth with Konami, fans can finally grab a 2-pack featuring Bill and Lance from the game. NECA sent along the set for us to check out, and we have nearly 70 high resolution images to check out as well as a full review.

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under Random Photo Shoot, San Diego Comic Con, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toy News, Video Game Toy News

The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Game remains one of the greatest arcade games released by Konami. When it was released in 1989, it helped to reinvigorate the side scrolling brawler genre. Using impressive cartoon quality graphics, a stellar soundtrack and addictive 4-player gameplay, TMNT had kids lined up at every arcade when it hit. The game spawned ports and variations on the NES, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST and more. Not only that, but it paved the way for more fantastic licensed brawlers from Konami and other companies. Over 25 years later, the TMNT Arcade Game, and its equally popular sequel Turtles in Time, remain huge fan favorites of retro gamers. That longevity has paid off for long time fans in many ways. The game has been included as a bonus on newer TMNT games and has even seen a re-release on Xbox Live Arcade.

Action figure fans now have their own homage to the classic game. For San Diego Comic-Con 2016, NECA shocked TMNT fans with their exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Video Game Appearance Box Sets. Not only were they producing a box set with the four Turtles, they also had a second companion set that included Shredder and three variations of the Foot Soldiers from the game. Our own Tony Bacala was able to grab a set while at SDCC 2016, and was kind enough to let me do the review.

After the jump, you can find my thoughts on the set. I also have over 200 high resolution photos to check out.

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under Random Photo Shoot, Terminator Toy News

The latest release in NECA’s Classics Game Appearance line is The Terminator 2: Judgement Day – NES T-800 7″ Scale Figure. The original game, released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System by LJN, is notorious for being one of the worst licensed games of the time. LJN has a history of mediocre to terrible games, and T2 was one of the worst. In the game, you control the T-800 as he battles thugs, bikers and the T-1000 as you attempt to keep John Connor safe.

The new figure from NECA immortalizes the game with a fun new release in their video game line. The figure uses their newer Ultimate T-800 figure as the base, which has over 25 points of articulation. The figure includes two swappable heads and a shotgun. Toyark sponsor Big Bad Toy Store sent us the figure, and we have a full gallery and review.

Related Big Bad Toy Store Links: NECA NES T-800, All NECA Terminator, All NECA Video Game Figures

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under Horror Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

One of the most sought after Video Game Appearance figures by NECA sees an updated release! Back at San Diego Comic-Con 2015, NECA revealed they would be re-releasing their NES Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees 7″ Scale Figure. The original version, NECA’s first Video Game Appearance figure, was a SDCC2013 Exclusive. The figure would vary from the first release with updated paint apps, new accessories and a box that played the in-game theme when the window flap was opened. Toyark sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has provided us with the figure, and we have a full review and high resolution photo gallery to check out.

Related Big Bad Toy Store Links: NES Jason Voorhees V2, All NECA Video Game Figures, All NECA Friday The 13th Figures

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under Horror Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, Video Game Toy News

The latest release in NECA’s Classic Game Series is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre  – Atari 2600 Style Leatherface. The figure uses the recently released Ultimate 7″ Scale Leatherface figure as its base, except it is mostly a blindingly green color. The figure comes packaged in a flapped window box that is modeled after the original Atari 2600 game packaging. Toyark sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has sent along the figure and we have a full gallery and review.

Related Big Bad Toy Store Links: Atari Leatherface Figure, All NECA Video Game Figures, NECA Texas Chainsaw Massacre Figures

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The latest Classic Video Game Appearance figure by NECA is Mohawk from Gremlins 2. The figure is based on his appearance in the Gremlins 2 video game for the NES from 1990. The figure stands over 6″ tall, features over 15 points of articulation. Mowhawk also includes his machine gun as seen in the game.The figure comes courtesy of Toyark sponsor Entertainment Earth. We have 40 high resolution images and a full review.

Related Entertainment Earth Links: NES Gremlins 2 Mohawk (in stock), All NECA Gremlins Figures, All NECA Classic Game Figures
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under Horror Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

NECA has been teasing that a few surprise items would be dropping without any prior warning. They like to do this from time to time so that fans can actually be surprised once in a while when going into a toy store. Well, this weekend, a new entry into their Retro Mego Style series will begin hitting the West Coast. The figure will be available exclusively at Toys “R” Us Stores. Much like when they dropped the surprise 8-Bit Friday The 13th Retro 8″ Jason Voorhees in stores, we’re getting a matching horror icon. Say hello to the Retro 8-Bit Nightmare On Elm Street Freddy Krueger 8″ Scale Figure! Toysrus.com has it IN STOCK NOW.

While visiting the NECA studio last week, I was keen to spy this Freddy on display with many other Retro Figures. Randy Falk of NECA wanted us to share the news with fans, and provided us with a sample to photograph and review! Read on to check out over 55 high resolution photos of the NES Freddy Retro Figure.

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