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NECA IT 2 Ultimate Pennywise 038

In 2017, director Andy Muschietti delivered a terrifying new take on Stephen King’s iconic novel; IT. The film chronicled the early parts of the book, featuring a group of kids known as The Losers Club, taking on an otherworldly clown known a Pennywise. Two years later, the story was completed when IT Chapter 2 was released. In the film, Pennywise returns to Derry 27 years after being defeated by the kids of The Losers Club. When the now grown up group learns that Pennywise has returned, they have to honor their pact. The emotionally scarred crew heads home, where they must face their old fears, and a Pennywise who is more powerful and dangerous than he has ever been.

NECA is releasing a new figure based on Pennywise from the film. The new figure features four interchangeable head sculpts, multiple interchangeable hands, and a balloon accessory. While they released multiple figures from the first film, it sounds like this may be the lone release for IT Chapter 2. Our friends at NECA have sent the figure over for us to check out. You can see my photo gallery and review after the jump.

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

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Alien 40th Series 1 Figures 051

While delayed about a year, the Alien 40th Anniversary celebration is now officially underway from NECA. In Alien, the crew of the USCSS Nostromo investigate, what they believe to be a distress beacon on an uninhabited moon. When Kane, one of their crew, is brought back unconscious with an alien parasite attached to his face, the crew unknowingly invites a hostile life-form onto their ship. Shortly after Kane awakens, a small creature bursts from his chest, and begins to grow rapidly. The surviving crew is left to battle the ferocious alien creature. The creature takes out the crew in a series of violent attacks, leaving Ellen Ripley as the last serving crew-member of the ship, narrowly escaping and forever left to battle the creatures.

For the line up, NECA is mixing all-new new figures in with updated re-releases of a few others. In total, there are three series of figure. Series 1, which we are taking a look at today, is exclusive to Target stores. This assortment includes Ellen Ripley, Arthur Dallas, and a Prototype suit Big chap Alien. Series 2 will be a more widely available release, as those will be available via online shops and “Mom & Pop” retail stores in July. The second assortment includes all-new figures of Samuel Brett and Dennis Parker, along with a blood covered Big Chape Alien. Finally, Series 3 will be coming to Walmart stores soon after that. The final assortment includes an all-new Ash, a Gilbert Kane with the actors likeness, and a Big Chap Alien.

Our friends at NECA have sent over the Alien Series 1 Figures to review. After the jump, you can read my thoughts on the figures, and check out my photo gallery. Look for this assortment to hit stores before the end of the month.

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NECA Iron Maiden Powerslave Eddie 016

In September 1984, Iron Maiden released Powerslave, their fifth studio album. It contained hit songs like 2 Minutess 2 Midnight and Aces High. The cover art for the album featured an Egyptian theme, with Eddie as the centerpiece of a massive monument. The theme was carried over to the subsequent World Slavery Tour, which ran from August 1984 until July 1985. The Egyptian themed Eddie became part of the band’s set for the duration for the tour.

NECA Toys took the album cover and imagery from the world tour, and used it to create their own version of a Pharaoh Eddie. The figure is part of their 8″ scale clothed figure line. It is set to ship out to stores later this month. Our friends at NECA have sent over the figure. After the jump, you can see my thoughts and a photo gallery.

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

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NECA TMNT Turtles In Time S1 084

In 1991, Konami released a sequel to their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game. The original game became an instant classic, spawning ports for the NES, and multiple computer systems at the time. With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time, Konami took everything fans loved about the first game, such as cartoon accurate graphics, four-player co-op, catchy tunes, a vast assortment of enemies, and fun boss battles, and made one of the best TMNT games ever released. In Turtles In Time, you take control of one of the four Turtles and set out to track down Shredder and Krang after they steal the Statue of Liberty during a live news broadcast. But, as the Turtles get close, Shredder sends them through a Timewarp, where they heroes must battle through pirate ships, Prehistoric Times, and the future to make their way back to modern day NYC and save the day.

The games only true port was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992. Several major changes were made for the home release. The game was limited to 2-player co-op, some animations were cut, and the audio was scaled back a bit due to system limitations at the time. However, Konami added a new level, enemies, and bosses to the game to make it a more special release. New bosses included Slash, a fight against Bebop and Rocksteady, and Super Shredder.

NECA is releasing a series of figures based on TMNT: Turtles In Time as part of their Classic Video Game Appearance line. They are mixing in characters from both the arcade and SNES versions. Wave 1 is in stores now, and includes Leonardo, Donatello, a Foot Soldier, and Slash. Each features a cel-shaded color schemes. The Turtles and Foot Soldier also include Surf Boards from the Sewer Surfin’ level. These figures were supplied by sponsor Entertainment Earth. Check out our gallery and review after the jump.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth Links: Turtles In Time Wave 1, Turtles In Time Wave 2, All TMNT Figures

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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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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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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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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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NECA Candyman Clothed Figure 027

The original Candyman film was released in 1992. It was based on a story by Clive Barker called “The Forbidden”. The film follows a grad student named Helen Lyle, played by Virginia Madsen, researching urban myths. One that catches her attention is the story of Candyman. Legend says that if you say his name five times in a mirror, he will appear and kill the one who summoned him, using a hook on the stump of his right hand. As she investigates, she exposes a group of thugs using the legend of Candyman to silence their victims. Thinking the worst is over, she is confronted by the true Candyman, played by Tony Todd, who begs her to become his victim, so that the legend can live on.

NECA has released a new 8″ scale clothed figure of Candyman. The figure itself is based on the second film in the trilogy, Farewell To the Flesh. It includes a fabric coat, interchangeable portraits, and a removable rotting chest. I picked up the figure from sponsor Entertainment Earth. Read on to check out my thoughts, and a full photo gallery.

Entertainment Earth

Related Entertainment Earth links: Candyman Figure, Ghostface Figure, Creepshow Figure

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NECA Night of the Demons Set 029

When Scream Factory announced their Night Of The Demons – Deluxe Limited Edition Steelbook in 2018, they revealed that they worked with NECA to create an exclusive figure on Angela, one of the central characters of the film. After the success of that release, Scream Factory teamed up with NECA again to create a new limited edition release from the movie. The Night of the Demons 2-Pack features 8″ scale clothed figures of Suzanne, aka Suzy and Stooge. In the movie, ten teenagers throw a Halloween party at an abandoned funeral parlor. The teens perform a seance that awakens demonic forces, which begins taking them over one-by-one. It’s not one of my personal favorites, but the film definitely has a following.

The Night of the Demons 2-Pack is available now. It’s priced at $79.99 and can be ordered exclusively from Shout Factory. Our friends at NECA have sent the set over. After the jump ,you can check out my thoughts on the set, as well as a full hi-res photo gallery.

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