Rich Johnston, the comic industry commentator who writes an insider column for Comic Book Resources, reports that McFarlane Toys may be undergoing some serious downsizing. (more…)
Sick Day
Just a few quick things…
- I’m recovering from a 24-hour bug that kept me up all last night, so there probably won’t be many updates today.
- Doing five “It Figures” per week has turned out to be a little too ambitious, so from now on there will be a new one every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon.
- I watched G.I. Joe: Resolute over the weekend and will get a brief review up later this week.
- Also coming this week: a review of Action Figure Displays‘ new, 30% taller displays and possibly Bandai Movie Monster Series Hedorah (a.k.a. the Smog Monster)
It Figures #11
Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)
yo go re reviews the Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight Kabuki figure. Excerpt: “… Shocker Toys did a better job on these toys than anyone expected they would.”
Michael Crawford reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation T-600, T-700, T-R.I.P and Marcus (Battle Damage version) 3¾-inch-scale figures. Excerpt: “These are quite a bit better than the 3 3/4″ Star Trek line from Playmates, also on pegs right now, and they’re a bit better than I’ve seen most folks giving them credit for.” (See also.)
Philip Reed reviews the Hasbro Marvel Universe The Thing figure. Excerpt: “… if it wasn’t for The Thing’s articulation this would be a great action figure.” (more…)
“Fists of Clay” DCUC two-pack pops up on eBay
The DCUC Batman/Clayface two-pack has appeared on eBay. The seller claims to have imported them directly from China.
His prices are ludicrous, and these figures will be available at most major online merchants eventually, but it’s nice to see a pic. If you’ve always wanted a shit-splattered Batman, your wish has been granted!
DCUC Wave 8 in stock at Entertainment Earth
The DC Universe Action Figures Wave 8 Case is in stock at Entertainment Earth. Available for $138.72, this Wave 8 case includes 10 individually packaged action figures:
1x Batman
1x Robin
2x Hawkgirl with Giganta piece
2x Gentleman Ghost with Giganta piece
2x Dr. Fate with Giganta piece
2x Parademon with Giganta piece
NOTE: This case does not contain Commander Steel, Mr. Terrific, or Vigilante, who are needed to complete the Giganta BAF.
It Figures #10
Review > Mer-Man (Masters of the Universe Classics)
Next to Beast Man (and maybe Trap-Jaw), Skeletor‘s most recognizable henchman is the creatively-named Mer-Man. The original figure was distinctive for his bizarre, vaguely cat-like head (which looked nothing like the packaging art, seen above) and the so-called “corn-sword,” which was supposed to look like an aquatic weapon of the sea, made from a sawfish’s rostrum, but instead came out looking like one of those things you use to hold corn-on-the-cob. On the 1980s cartoon, Mer-Man had a voice that sounded like Alan Oppenheimer gargled whenever he spoke a Mer-Man line. (more…)
It Figures #9
Paul’s Peg > Terminator Salivation?
Hey y’all, Paul here to talk a bit about the Terminator Salvation toys from Playmates. Since Poe is so awesome at reviewing toys, I’m just going to go ahead and give my two cents on the overall line as well as one figure I picked up. First of all, I think as collectors that the line overall looks kind of like balls. From the first pictures that published online, we all knew that this line wasn’t going to be the kind of quality in our toys that we’ve come accustomed to in the last few years. The human figures are laughable and only a couple of the robots look presentable. The other toys in the line that look passable are the T-1 and the HK, and perhaps the 6-inch endoskeleton if you’re desperate for more Terminator toy action. (more…)