Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

March 13, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Newton Gimmick reviews the Character Options Doctor Who Cyberman (The Invasion version) figure. Excerpt: “Who wouldn’t want a tin foil robot with an accordion shoved on his chest?” (See also.)

Michael Crawford reviews the Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Militaries of Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper Sideshow exclusive 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “If you’re pickier than I am about the extreme accuracy of your Star Wars troopers, you may not be as happy, but I suspect most people will love this guy.”

Updatedude reviews the Hasbro G.I. Joe Firefly (2009 version) figure. Excerpt: “He’s not quite in the league of MRS figures, but that’s primarily due to the limitations of not having swivel thighs.” (more…)

Review > Captain Cold (DC Universe Classics)

March 12, 2009 | Poe

Despite being far less famous, Captain Cold debuted in Showcase #8 two years before Mr. Freeze (then called Mr. Zero) appeared in the pages of Batman. While Captain Cold soon established himself as the Flash‘s archenemy, Mr. Zero remained one of Batman’s lesser foes until he was renamed and popularized by the 1960s Batman show. If the Flash had gotten a high-profile television series instead of Batman, it’s possible we would have been forced to sit through Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lethal puns in Flash and Kid Flash instead of Batman and Robin. (more…)

“Best of DC Universe Classics” case up for preorder

March 11, 2009 | Poe

Interesting! Entertainment Earth is accepting pre-orders for a “DC Universe Best of DC Classics” wave. Crammed with all-stars, the case costs $139.99 and comes with the following:

This Best of the DC Universe Classics Wave 1 contains figures from Wave 3 to Wave 8. The case includes 10 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Superman (Red)
1x Superman (Black)
1x Dr. Impossible
1x Robin
1x Batman
1x Firestorm
1x Shazam
1x Captain Cold
1x Booster Gold
1x Aquaman

Note: The Aquaman is apparently the blue variant from wave 7, and the Booster Gold is the modern variant.

Review > The Flash (DC Universe Classics)

March 11, 2009 | Poe

A week ago, if you’d ask me who my second-favorite DC superhero was (after Batman, of course), I probably would have said Superman without hesitation. However, after receiving the DCUC7 Flash in the mail (thanks Paul!), I suddenly remembered just how much I used to love the Flash. (more…)

DCUC Deadshot!

March 11, 2009 | Poe

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Mattel passed along this image of Deadshot, which they forgot in the batch they sent yesterday. I’m giving him his own post instead of just adding him to that other post because he’s possibly my most-wanted DCUC figure (after the Joker, of course).

I sure hope the production figure comes out looking that awesome. Question for those in the know: what are the things on his hips? Extra clips?

Any questions for Mattel?

March 11, 2009 | Poe

mattyI should be getting the mid-March round of Q&A answers from Mattel in a few days. I’ll turn in my next round of questions about the same time, so if you have any questions for Mattel, post them below and I’ll choose some to ask.

As always, please be civil. I’m much more likely to choose a polite, well-thought-out question than a mean-spirited or whiny one.

DCUC9 images and updates from Mattel

March 10, 2009 | Poe

Mattel passed along some hi-res images of DCUC Wave 9, along with some news.

Please note that the Guardian figure will indeed be the Classic Guardian and not the modern Guardian as shown at NYCC and in ToyFare. (This was due to the fact that we did not have tooling available to do both and vintage version was farther along in the process.)

Also note that we will have a second variant of Wildcat but have not confirmed what that is yet.

DCUC Ultraman and Alex Luthor 2 pack will go on sale April 15th and the JLU LOSH pack will go on sale May 15th.

Faker will be on sale this Monday March 16th and will be limited to 4 per person due to his availability at NYCC.

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