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Upcoming Benn Beckman and Shirahoshi Portrait of Pirate pre-orders – Wednesday!

Dr_Teng — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:52:50 +0000

Up for pre-order on Wednesday at 4am EST, Benn Beckman and Shirahoshi will no doubt be selling out in a few minutes, like the majority of Portrait of Pirates figures lately. Shirahoshi comes in rather pricey, likely in the 7200-7600 yen range even after the shop discount.

DC Direct Jade Women of DC Series 2 bust review

Dr_Teng — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:43 +0000

It’s a busy week so let’s put up a classic queued review in case I can’t manage to put up a new one!

I remember being quite impressed when I saw the previews for the DC Direct Jade bust, part of the Terry Dodson designed series 2 of their Women of DC bust line. I like me some alien coloured women, she had a cool looking energy base, seemed like a slam dunk. Unforunately, things weren’t quite how they seemed, check under the cut to find out why!

Where to start? There’s so much that went wrong but was so close to being right. The energy base doesn’t look as good as it should. It’s sculpted well, the energy waves swirling around are nice and of course they’re swirling away from her ass so that’s on display, haha. Oh pinup styles. The paint is the issue. It’s a bland and uninspired green, it needs deeper shading and brighter highlights. It would’ve been better to make it translucent like the Starfire base.

The face looks so much different from the prototype. The prototype had a wider head and a much nicer smile. It gave it a softer look instead of the doofy one you see present in my pictures. When you combine that with how they’ve changed the angle of the head, it’s much worse than it was. I have no clue why they agreed to these changes.

The lack of refined paint lines in some areas and the hair don’t help matters either. Just look at that hair paint, ugh. Even with the face changes, I think a talented painted could improve it’s appearance considerably. Her body and pose are sculpted just fine after all. Unfortunately, I’m not enough of a Jade fan to make that happen.

2/5.

Buying Options : There are plenty available on Ebay. Cheap on Amazon too.

Sideshow Collectibles releasing a new Marvel movie Premium Format – Black Widow

Dr_Teng — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:12:02 +0000

Here’s a quickie preview of the Sideshow Collectibles Black Widow Premium Format statue. This is based off of the Iron Man 2 version but no doubt there’s going to be an Avengers one down the line!

Triforce prepping a new Gears of War 3 prop replica – Locust Hammerburst

Dr_Teng — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:44:21 +0000

Triforce continues their onslaught of high quality prop replicas with another entry from Gears of War 3, the Locust Hammerburst, which is an absolute beast of a weapon. Here’s a picture of the prototype so you can see the size and detail of it. No pre-order details yet but I imagine those will be announced at Toy Fair next week.

Kotobukiya continues their cute line of small model kits with a Saber Lily figure

Dr_Teng — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:12:54 +0000

Kotobukyia has kept this model kit line going strong, both with Mega Man releases and Fate/Stay Night ones, like this new Saber Lily. The Saber designs are pretty cute as well, allowing for a lot of fun poses. I’m hoping the line is selling well enough that it’ll get Mega Man villains and more Saber releases but we’ll see! Perhaps I can find out next week at Toy Fair. Pre-order available at Hobby Search for just over $33.

Next up in the Batman : Play Arts Kai lineup – New Batman and Harley Quinn figures

Dr_Teng — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:04:39 +0000

Another Batman armor and the original Arkham Asylum Harley Quinn are up next for the Square Enix Play Arts Kai line of figures. The Batman looks pretty badass and the Harley has a cool accessory but I could never get over how silly her costume looked (and even more so in the second game!). Hopefully this sells well enough that they release an Ivy, her outfit was well designed and would work well in their line. Pre-orders should be available at BBTS and Sideshow in the coming week.

Hilariously huge and awful Queen’s Blade Cattleya statue up for grabs!

Dr_Teng — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:07:34 +0000

This Queen’s Blade Cattleya statue kit is a Wonder Festival exclusive, limited to 10. I normally wouldn’t post an exclusive convention kit but it struck me as so awful, so enormous (1/2.5 scale!), just so tacky that it had to be on display!

Sideshow Collectibles newsletter for February 2nd, 2012

Dr_Teng — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:19:25 +0000

Not too many exciting previews this week but we do have two excellent pre-orders!

Sideshow Collectibles Aayla Secura Premium Format exclusive pre-order for $349.99

Sideshow Collectibles Alien Warrior exclusive statue for $249.99

Sponsor – BBTS New Products and Previews for February 2nd, 2012

Dr_Teng — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:43:02 +0000

The Avengers action figure onslaught begins with BBTS pre-orders!

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NEW PREORDERS
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THE AVENGERS MOVIE FIGURES, VEHICLES, ROLE PLAY
The whole line of “The Avengers” movie toys is now up for pre-order.
Hasbro is releasing 3.75″ figures, 8″ Hero figures, Mighty Battlers 6″
figures, Mini Mighty Muggs, Mission Packs, Stark Tek Assault Armors and
10″ Ultimate Electronic Avengers figures. We also have listings for Stark
Tek Battle Vehicles, Battle Chargers motorcycles, Communicator Chest
lights, Hero Masks, and many of the Avengers’ weapons and armor. Check
out all of the new pre-orders at the link for more information.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2842

TRANSFORMERS PRIME ROBOTS IN DISGUISE FIGURES
Hasbro has also announced their new assortments of TF Prime Robots in
Disguise toys. We have the Deluxe and Voyagers Series 01 assortments
listed by case and set, as well as some singles. We also have the
Cyberverse Legion, Cyberverse Commander (with and without DVD), and three
assortments of the new Bot Shots mini figures, as well a Battle Masks and
an Optimus Prime Mission Helmet — Transformers fans should be sure to
check out the new items at the various menus under the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2819

TRANSFORMERS PRIME ROBOTS IN DISGUISE IMPORT FIGURES
Takara has also announced a number of TF Prime items. The AM line will
apparently come with their own Micron figures and includes figures such as
Optimus Prime, Megatron, Wheeljack, Knockout, Terrorcon Cliffjumper and
more, and they are priced at $37.99 and $59.99 each. Takara is also
releasing the Cyberverse Legends figures as the EZ line, with Starscream,
Ratchet, Dreadwing, Breakdown and many more, and these are priced at $7.99
and $15.99 each, with Wheeljack and his ship listed at $64.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2819&category=8098

SHARK CITY OZARK REPLICAS
These new shark replicas come from a family business in Missouri that was
started by a man who decided to start a family business after a close call
with the other side. All four teenage children help out, making it a real
family adventure. They are producing a line of replicas of real and
movie-like sharks, and we have listings for a 37.25″ Killer Shark Maquette
at $649.99, a 25″ Ultimate Bruce Shark Maquette and a 25″ Mako Shark
maquette at $599.99 each, a 1/6 Scale End Scenes Battle Bruce Shark bust
at $439.99 and an 18″ Bruce Shark Mini-Maquette at $359.99. Make sure to
take a look at these fantastic renderings.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2894

DC DIRECT 2012 ITEMS
The folks at DC Direct have released a catalog of their projected product
offerings for 2012. We have listings for new Arkham City regular and
deluxe figures, “The Dark Knight Rises” figures, statues and busts, Batman
Black And White Statues, Ame-Comi figures, Mad’s Just-Us League of Stupid
Heroes, Cover Girls of the DCU, The New 52 action Justice League Figures
and a Saint Walker Maquette from the Green Lantern Animated Series. The
link will take you directly to a list of all of these new products, so
grab your favorites now.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=8665

HAMMER OF THOR REPLICA
Museum Replicas is releasing a replica of Thor’s Hammer from “Thor”. It
is made from the original Marvel Studios prop and measures 17″ long with
an 8″ x 5″ head. This piece includes a stand as well, and we have it
listed at $384.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MUS10323&mode=retail

DOCTOR WHO “THE SEEDS OF DOOM” COLLECTOR SET
The latest Classic Collector Set from Doctor Who comes from “The Seeds of
Doom”. It includes the Fourth Doctor with a sword, a Krynoid plant
creature and Open and Closed Seed Pods. We have this set listed at
$44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UND10482&mode=retail

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE COSTUMES
New listings are up for Masters of the Universe Costumes. We have He-Man
and Skeletor each in size 42-46, as well as She-Ra in sizes Large, Medium
and Small. Each costume is priced at $84.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=483&category=8353

KABAYA GUM PLUS TRANSFORMERS – SERIES 05, GAIA GUARDIAN SERIES
Two new assortments of Kabaya Transformers Model Kits are on the way.
Series 05 includes Deathsaurus, War For Cybertron Optimus Prime and (what
appears to be) Hot Spot, and is listed at $44.99 for a display box of 8 or
$5.99 for a random single. The Gaia Guardian series is a set of 6 smaller
kits like the Gaiacross assortment, and by the picture four of the six are
the other Protectobots, which appear to be able to join with Hot Spot and
form Defensor and well as all Six Gaia Guardian robots merging. We have
the Gaia Guardian assortment listed at $34.99 for a display box of 10, and
$3.99 for a random single.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1499&category=4084

NEW MARVEL MINIMATES
Diamond Select has announced a number of new Marvel Minimates items this
month. We have new listings for Fear Itself “Worthy” and “Mighty”
four-packs, priced at $15.99 each. We also have Marvel Minimates Wave 45
listed at $29.99 ($6 off the MSRP) for the set of 8 which includes Iron
Man Mk VII, the Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Nick Fury, Maria Hill and two
mystery foes. Finally, there is the third wave of Marvel Vs. Capcom
Minimates, which includes Ryu, Captain America, Dr. Doom, Wesker,
She-Hulk, Chun-Li, X-23 and Felicia, and is listed at $29.99, saving you
$6 off the MSRP as well.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=462&category=1163

MARVEL SELECT MUNSTERS EDDIE & MARILYN TWO-PACK
The Munster Family is complete with the addition of this two-pack. Eddie
comes with his stuffed toy Wolf Wolf as well as a collar for their pet
dragon Spot and his cousin Marilyn, and we have the two-pack priced at
$21.99, $3 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11724&mode=retail

MARVEL SELECT SPIDER-MAN, LIZARD FIGURES
“The Amazing Spider-Man” toy line kicks off with these two figures from
Diamond Select. Both the hero and his antagonist the Lizard are up for
pre-order, priced at $19.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2886&category=8314

HEROES OF THE NORTH FIGURES
Ardden Entertainment is producing figurines of four heroes from the
“Heroes of the North” Webseries. We have the Canadian listed at $74.99,
with Fleur-De-Lys, Crimson and Hornet listed at $54.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2887&category=8319

GOLDENEYE LIMITED EDITION PROP REPLICA
This piece comes from Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as Agent 007. The set
includes the Goldeneye, copied from the original prop, as well as two
heavyweight keys and a display stand. The set is limited to just 500
pieces, and we have it listed at $429.99, $20 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FAC10029&mode=retail

MARVEL COLOGNES
In honor of the upcoming movie we have three new listings of Marvel
Colognes. Assembled the Avengers includes Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man
and Thor colognes and is listed at $57.99. We also have Loki Mischief
Cologne and Nick Fury Infinity Formula Cologne, each listed at $38.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Marvel+Cologne

E.T. 30TH ANNIVERSARY FIGURES SET
This set appears to include both E.T. as he originally appears as well as
E.T. in “drag” as Gertie dresses him up. We have the pair listed at
$33.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC11807&mode=retail

THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES 01 SET
This trio of figures is to include Katniss, Peeta and Gale, and they are
to include character-specific accessories. We have the set listed at
$47.99, $9 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC11808&mode=retail

HALO GOLD SPARTAN PLAY ARTS KAI FIGURE
A new version of the Spartan Play Arts Kai figure has been announced.
This one is done in a gold colorway and is listed at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10311&mode=retail

DARKSIDERS CHAOSEATER SWORD OF WAR
United Cutlery is releasing this 46.5″ replica of the sword from the game.
It is cold-cast with a leather-wrapped grip, and is priced at $179.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UCL10041&mode=retail

12″ ROBBY THE ROBOT FIGURE
This figure from the classic movie “Forbidden Planet” stand 13.625″ tall
and is listed at $139.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=XPL10056&mode=retail

NEW JAPANESE EXCLUSIVE FIGURES
We have just listed a new wave of Japanese-exclusives figures. We have a
Kamen Rider Kenzaki Kazuma RAH Figure, new Saint Seiya, Space Knight
Tekkaman Model Kit Two-Packs, Robot Damashii Gundam figures and Gundam
Model kits, as well as items from One Piece, Full Metal Panic!, Xabungle,
Vocaloid and more – see them all at the link.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=8700

12″ STAP & BATTLE DROID
Sideshow is releasing another 12″ army-builder set with the STAP with
Battle Droid. The STAP comes on an articulated base and includes a 1/6
scale Battle Droid pilot. We have this set listed at $169.99, $5 off the
MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11101&mode=retail

DRAGON SPACE COLLECTION MODEL KITS
We have three new items under the Dragon Space Collection. The 1/400
scale CZ-2F Chinese Manned Orbital Carrier Rocket is priced at $36.99, as
is the 1/400 scale Delta II Rocket “7925 Heavy” with Launch Pad. The 1/40
scale Space Shuttle “Discovery” with SRB STS-124 is priced at $72.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1889&category=8096

TONNER DOLLS NU MOOD COLLECTION
Tonner has come up with a new line of dolls with various body types. You
can now get Dance body, Curvy body and Fashion body, each in two or three
different styles. Each doll is listed at $59.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2890&category=8334

NEW LITTLEST PET SHOP ITEMS
We have loads of new Littlest Pet Shop items listed. There are new
pre-orders under Teeniest Tiniest, Everyday Adventure, Baby & Mommy,
Enchanted Pets and Multi Packs, so take a look at them and grab your
favorites.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1382

NEW MY LITTLE PONY ITEMS
We also have new MLP items up. Under Figures we have MLP with Animal
Friend Series 02 set and singles, as well as Forever Friends Figure Packs
set and singles, Deluxe Ponies and Vehicle Assortments. There is also a
Newborn Assortment Wave 02 under So Soft Ponies.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=835

NFL PLAYMAKERS SERIES 03 – CASE, SINGLES
The third assortment of McFarlane’s 4″ NFL Playmakers figures includes
Brian Urlacher, Calvin Johnson, Tim Tebow, Drew Brees, Patrick Willis and
more, and we have them priced at $7.99 for singles, or $129.99 for the
case of 19 figures.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=497&category=8338

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SERIES 04 MASTER CASE OF 8
McFarlane Toys is also releasing a second assortment of College Football
Series 04. This assortment is the version that will go to the chain
stores and the like, and includes a varying mix based on decimal amounts
of each figure. This assortment is listed at $89.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCF13738&mode=retail

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NEW ARRIVALS
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TRANSFORMERS UNITED – WARPATH, WINDCHARGER/WIPEOUT, THUNDER G2 MEGATRON,
THUNDERWING, RODIMUS CONVOY
Five new releases from the import Transformers United line have arrived at
our warehouse. We have UN-23 Rodimus Convoy, UN-24 Warpath, UN-25 Thunder
(G2) Megatron and UN-26 Thunderwing priced at $37.99 each, with the UN-27
Windcharger & Wipeout Two-Pack priced at $49.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2339&category=7066

MARVEL SELECT COLOSSUS FIGURE
Colossus continues the Marvel Select X-Men figure line, and has 16 points
of articulation. He also comes with another part of the Danger Room,
which can be combined with Gambit’s and Cyclops’ sections to make a large
diorama, and we have him listed at $19.99, $2 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC11625&mode=retail

LOST IN SPACE JUPITER 2 18″ METAL MODEL KIT
This deluxe 1/35 scale piece includes metal hull parts, a fully finished
and lit interior with a three-speed fusion core. It is powered by
rechargeable battery or wall transformer, and is priced at $1299.99, $200
off of the MSRP for the piece.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MOE10038&mode=retail

STAR WARS 2012 CLASS I FLEET VEHICLES WAVE 01 – CASE,
This new vehicle and figure set includes the Sith Speeder, the Naboo Royal
Fighter, the Attack Recon Fighter and the Republic Assault Submarine, each
with a driver, rider or pilot. We have them listed as a case of 4 at
$69.99; we also have them listed individually (except the submarine, which
is sold out), priced at $19.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=2012+Star+Wars+Class+I+Fleet+Vehicles

STAR WARS FIGHTER POD MYSTERY BAG WAVE 01 – CASE, RANDOM SINGLE
These new packs include one ship and two mini figures each, and can be
used for play in a number of ways. We have the case of 20 packs listed at
$64.99, or you can buy them by random single packs for $3.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=2012+Star+Wars+Fighter+Pod+Mystery+Bag+Wave+01

GI JOE SERIES 02 DVD
This series continues the Real American Hero franchise and introduces new
characters on both sides. The 4-DVD set includes Season 1′s 24 episodes,
and is priced at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=VIV10003&mode=retail

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE CLASSICS FIGURES
For the benefit of our international and other customers we have once
again received a small quantity of Masters of the Universe Classics
figures. We have the Star Sisters Set of 3 priced at $94.99, with the
Battleground Evil-Lyn at $34.99 and Demo-Man at $31.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=483&category=5230

THUNDERCATS 2011 4″ FIGURE SERIES 02 – CASE, SET, SINGLES
This assortment is listed as a set of 6 which includes returning favorites
Cheetara and Wily Kit as well as new figures Claudus, Mumm-Ra Transformed,
Lion-O Version 02 and Panthro Version 02, and is listed at $69.99. The
case assortment adds two more of Lion-O Version 2 as well as two Tygra
and one each of Mumm-Ra Transformed and Panthro Version 2 and is listed at
$89.99. In addition, we have some of the figures listed singly, so if you
need to fill any gaps in your collection, take a look at the menu for
availability and pricing.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2569&category=7289

TARMAN ZOMBIE ACTION FIGURE
This piece from “Return of the Living Dead” includes a display base with a
Trioxin Canister as well as an opening jaw on the zombie. It is priced at
$21.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=AKT10013&mode=retail

GOKAI MACHINE 01 – MAJIDRAGON
This machine is one of the Zords from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger used by the
Red Ranger. In addition to its own form, it can combine with GoKaiOh. We
have this figure listed at $39.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN13483&mode=retail

DOCTOR WHO CHARACTER BUILDING SETS
We have recently received a number of Doctor Who Character Building sets.
These sets contain miniature figures of the Doctor and his allies and
enemies, as well as building block playsets. We have a wide variety
listed, and they are priced from $3.49 for a random single Series 01
figure to $109.99 for a Box of 36 Series 02 figures, and playsets from
$15.99 to $84.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Character+Building

DC SKELANIMALS 10″ PLUSH SERIES 01 – SET, SINGLES
This assortment of plush Skelanimals includes ChungKee as Green Lantern,
Dax as Superman, Jack as the Flash and Jae as Batman. We have the set of
four listed at $89.99, saving you $22 off the MSRP; we also have them
listed singly at $24.99 each, saving you $3 each off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=DC+Skelanimals+10%22+Plush+Series+01

Gaming Heads releases the final shots of their upcoming Medic statue!

Dr_Teng — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:43:40 +0000

Gaming Heads has released their promo shots for their Medic statue, up for pre-order very soon! Another addition to their ongoing Team Fortress 2 line, this will be available in blue and red regular editions (750 edition size, each) and exclusive blue and red editions (350 edition size, each). It’ll be $219.99 for the regular and $234.99 for the exclusive, which features a light-up feature on a different version Medic weapon, the Kritzkreig.