Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

May 18, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys M-Icon Michael Jackson (Billie Jean/History Tour version) 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “To me, it’s in many ways a more important figure than any Batman, Terminator or Stormtrooper … because it’s a brave move and represents a popular cultural icon that was a huge part of the landscape …”

Michael Crawford reviews the Cast-A-Way Toys The Phantom FX Show exclusive figure. Excerpt: “Unfortunately, it was the body that caused me the most issues.”

Corey Tincher reviews the Mattel DC Universe Classics Gentleman Ghost figure. Excerpt: “Gentleman Ghost may not be a DC elite or appeal to every little kid out there, but there’s some definite charm coming through this figure.” (more…)

ToyFare #143

May 13, 2009 | Poe

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If you happen to pick up a copy of ToyFare #143, in comic shops today, you shall find therein an article written by yours truly. It’s an interview with the Hasbro Transformers design team, including Aaron Archer, about the new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toys. (more…)

Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

May 13, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Artemis reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Warp Collection Cadet McCoy 6-inch figure. Excerpt: “… could pretty much stand for the line as a whole: not bad, but could’ve been plenty better. ”

yo go re reviews the Hasbro Spider-Man Juggernaut figure. Excerpt: “He plays well, give or take a few joints, and he looks very nice.”

NewtonGimmick reviews the Hasbro X-Men Origins Wolverine Cyclops (Comic Series) figure. Excerpt: “I find myself liking Cyclops more because of this figure.” (more…)

Paul’s Peg > A Star Wars and G.I. Joe News Brief

May 13, 2009 | Paul

Hey y’all I know you’re all wrapped up in your He-Mans and Batmans news round these parts, but I figured that we needed a little Star Wars and G.I. Joe loving. There are three quick pieces of G.I. Joe and Star Wars news that I’ll hit you up with and then we can get back to other matters:

Win a Sideshow Stormtrooper – Yep, you heard that right. You can win your very own 12″ Storm Trooper. Better get your entry in now, the contest ends on May 14th.

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Ice Viper – Hiss Tank.com has a few images of the Ice Viper figure from upcoming live action film G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra. This is notable for two reasons: 1. It’s the first Rise of Cobra figure I’ve actually wanted and 2. It’s odd that the missile he comes with is a modified missile from the Cobra Wolf vehicle. Could we see a rerelease in the future? Probably not, but I’d like to hope so.

Cobra Ferret – Also on Hiss Tank is a prototype of the Cobra Ferret, which doesn’t feature the horrid spring loaded missile launcher found on the tie-in movie vehicle. It’s a guaranteed purchase for me if they can get rid of that thing or at least make it removable.

Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

May 11, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Artemis reviews the Diamond Select Toys Star Trek Deep Space Nine Chief Miles O’Brien figure. Excerpt: “This figure could’ve been better – and hopefully someday DS/AA will revisit him with a sleeves-up version, and give the head another try – but it’s good enough.”

Artemis reviews the Playmates Toys Star Trek Warp Collection Cadet Chekov 6-inch figure. Excerpt: “… there’s not a lot that says Star Trek about this figure, and aside from the lack of leg joints, that’s really the biggest weakness it has to deal with.”

Scott Rubin reviews the Playmates Toys Terminator Salvation T-R.I.P 3¾-inch-scale figure. Excerpt: “It’s got the looks and the size, just lacking a little in the articulation and accessory departments.” (See also.) (more…)

Toy review roundup (via Fanmode)

May 7, 2009 | Poe

fanmode-copy Michael Crawford reviews the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Iron Man Mark II 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “Recognizing that certain aspects of this figure cost less because of the re-use, they added in more stuff to give you that additional value.”

Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Iron Man Mark II Sideshow exclusive 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “As near to perfection as it is possible to get in this scale …”

yo go re reviews the Jakks Pacific WWE Deluxe Build N’ Brawl Sgt. Slaughter figure. Excerpt: “… the toy would be a bit small if he were a Joe release. Other than that, however, the figure blends perfectly.” (more…)

Updates from Hasbro

April 30, 2009 | Poe

Hasbro sent in some tidbits regarding Transformers and G.I. Joe.

Hasbro’s excited to alert you to the first pre-sell news for its highly anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toy line. Beginning on May 1st, fans can pre-order the following items online via several major and specialty retailers:

* Leader-class Optimus Prime
* Deluxe-class Soundwave
* Deluxe-class Bumblebee
* Bumblebee Voice Mixer Helmet
* Bumblebee Plasma Cannon

Keep checking out Hasbro’s latest Transformers toy news at www.Transformers.com!

Now that you have had the opportunity to see the entirety of G.I. Joe: Resolute – and have been wowed along with all of us – we now offer you the chance to ask its creators any burning questions about the series. Joaquim Dos Santos (Supervising Director/Art Director), Dan Norton (Lead Art Designer) and Steve Drucker (Executive Producer) will be answering a select set questions chosen from those submitted by fans via the special Q&A submission form found at http://www.hasbro.com/resolute/resolute/en_US/ask.cfm

Between now and 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3, fans are asked to submit questions to the G.I. Joe: Resolute team. On Thursday, May 7th, a special video will be broadcast on gijoeresolute.com, with Joaquim, Dan and Steve answering some of the more popular and interesting questions submitted by you, the fans.

Yo Joe!