McFarlaneToys has won the master toy license for Warner Bros. upcoming stop-motion, animated feature CORPSE BRIDE. As it did with the SHREK license, McFarlaneToys will create a wide assortment of products for the film including action figures, PVCs, plu...
...it to the McFarlaneToys showroom. Todd McFarlane’s company has in the space of a few short years become a true trendsetter in the industry, providing some of the coolest action figures on the market—including the deadly and detailed Movie Maniacs line...
C`mon, who can resist having the ugliest, most disgusting movie monsters in history sitting on their shelves. No, I`m not talking about the cast of A Chorus Line, but McFarlaneToys` MOVIE MANIACS series! Yep, after starting the first Movie Maniacs series...
Brit heavy metal band Iron Maiden's mascot Eddie is the latest hard rock icon to get the McFarlane treatment.More of EddieClick here to check out page 19 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
McFarlane's Monsters line takes classic monster icons and offers up distinctly new takes on them.Frankenstein and Dracula (dig the McFarlane-esque cape on Drac!)Click here to check out page 17 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to r...
More NHL HockeyPerhaps the most popular of McFarlane's toys, the Movie Maniacs are back for the fifth straight year, embracing both horror and action/cult film characters.Click here to check out page 10 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click...
Jason up close - guess they still play hockey in the future!Can the TOOTH FAIRY film be as effective as this scary figure?Click here to check out page 16 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
More ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI'S DESTINY figures: the villainous Oda Nobunaga and the young fighter Fuma KotaroSaiga Magoichi and resident female warrior, Oyu from OdaniClick here to check out page 3 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to ...
Expect more of KISS this year too, with the KISS Creatures of the Night line......and the KISS collectible statuettes.Click here to check out page 20 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
More NFL Football figuresAnd, for the first time, NBA Basketball figuresClick here to check out page 8 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
...ce behind McFarlaneToys, one of America’s top action figure manufacturers. With an eclectic array of movie, TV and music licensing tie-ins – as well as the officially licensed teams of the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, McFarlaneToys has become a...
The ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI'S DESTINY figures are based on the videogame sequel to the classic PS2 game.Yagyu Jubei and Gogandantes figuresClick here to check out page 2 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair ...
According to two press releases, McFarlaneToys has acquired the rights to make action figures for two upcoming motion pictures, Beowulf and The Simpsons Movie.The Beowulf lineup will include:Young BeowulfGrendelGrendel's Mother (Lizard manifestation)Drag...
McFarlaneToys has released two images of their upcoming Bram Stoker's Dracula figures.They will be releasing a deluxe action figure two-pack early next year featuring two of Dracula's most terrifying forms the bat and the wolf. The figures are based on ...
Dark Raider and Skullsplitter from The Viking Age lineBerserker the TrollClick here to check out page 24 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
The Spawn line returns to the Dark Ages with The Viking Age.Valkerie, Spawn the Bloodaxe with his steed Thunderhoof, and BluetoothClick here to check out page 23 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page...
The Lord of Darkness in close-upAnd the T-800 EndoskeletonClick here to check out page 15 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
That's Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the center.Not to be left out, NHL Hockey is also represented.Click here to check out page 9 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
The Big Unit himself, Randy Johnson, bane of all New Yorkers in last year's World SeriesMcFarlane continues their NFL Football line with series 3 and 4 this year.Click here to check out page 7 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to r...
A closer look at some MLB Baseball figuresRoberto Alomar, the New York Mets' new second baseman, in actionClick here to check out page 6 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
From Ridley Scott's LEGEND, the Lord of DarknessDjinn from Wes Craven's WISHMASTERClick here to check out page 12 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
Spawn: Alternate Realities features several unique variations on the popular character.She Spawn and Pirate SpawnClick here to check out page 25 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
Warlord Kabur, Juggernaut and Captain DashaFront and center, Lord BlackthornClick here to check out page 22 of the photos from the McFarlaneToys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
McFarlaneToys has announced the upcoming release of figures based on the hit film, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. The figures will feature a voice chip that will allow fans of the film to not only own realistic representations of their favorite characters, but also ...
...t notably McFarlaneToys) have kicked things up a notch to bring toy fans more detailed figures based on all sorts of rockers…not just boy bands. McFarlaneToys has brought us METALLICA, JANIS JOPLIN, JERRY GARCIA, JIM MORRISON, even YELLOW SUBMARINE v...
... a McFarlaneToys
Catalog Sneak Preview and weblink;
an exclusive short
film about Spawn;
interactive menus
and scene selection.
Currently, the
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Earlier this year, McFarlaneToys released its first line of action figures based on modern military soldiers, opening up a new category in our ever-growing catalog of products. Now McFarlane has announced a way to expand on their initial line with a seri...
McFarlaneToys has been granted the license to create a series of action figures based on Fox's upcoming extraterrestrial ultimate fighting contest, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR. McFarlane has already produced a line of ALIEN and PREDATOR figures that are out in st...
...u thought McFarlaneToys had the lock on delightfully hideous toys, out comes the first release of Silent Screamers from Aztech. This unholy quartet of figures from two classic silent horror movies, 1919`s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and 1922`s Nosfera...
...ves. Even McFarlaneToys got in on the fun in 1999 with its line of METAL GEAR SOLID figures. Sleek design, gorgeous sculpts and neat accessories helped bring Solid Snake and company to life. McFarlane has followed up with a METAL GEAR SOLID 2 line, an...
McFarlaneToys is at the New York Comic-Con and has posted a bunch of photos of various toys.You can view their photos here.You can also find seven photo's of Transformers toys shown at this link.Oh and you can find Judge Dredd, Rip Claw, Super Patriot, M...
In a global partnership with Warner Brothers Consumer Products, McFarlaneToys will produce an all-new line of 3-D replicas based on characters from the Hanna-Barbera library.Hanna-Barbera comprises the most comprehensive collection of animated characters...
McFarlaneToys has announced they will launch a line of toys this fall to coincide with the release of WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSEOF THE WERE-RABBIT. Additional product line will hit retail shelves in 2006. The film centers on two enterprising chums (Wall...
McFarlaneToys ushers in a new era in collectibles and brings well-known imagery to new levels of sculpted realism with McFarlane's Pop Culture Masterworks. Classic Rock'n'Roll album covers and iconic movie posters are transformed from two-dimensional pic...
Todd McFarlane's all-powerful toy company has grabbed the action figure license for the highly anticipated MATRIX sequels, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. McFarlaneToys plans to release the figures in the summer of 2003, though McFarlane himself cla...
McFarlaneToys is bringing THE SIMPSONS to life in action-figure form.Focusing on key moments in the shows' long and storied history, McFarlane's SIMPSONS product line will launch in spring 2006 with a deluxe boxed item re-creating Homer's torment after h...
Todd McFarlane is known by toy collectors everywhere as the designer that revolutionized toys by setting a standard of detail and quality for smaller figures. When Todd first came onto the scene most figures smaller that 12” were not very deta...
... figures, McFarlaneToys, maintained the diversification of their line this year, expanding on former areas of success with new SPAWN and MOVIE MANIACS dolls, while also pursuing more mainstream appeal with a SHREK license. Most exciting, however, was ...
Joblo.com got a look at the upcoming line of toys expected from McFarlaneToys which were developed for the new feature film, The Simpsons.You can view more images of the toys here.The line will include a 6-inch figure line and three boxed sets.6-inch fig...
More Alternate Spawns: Alien Spawn, Spawn VII (deluxe box set with throne) and Wings of Redemption SpawnFinally, we finish up our tour of the McFarlane showroom with a close-up of the brooding Spawn VII.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.
...ca today, McFarlaneToys. Marketing to both the young and old, and not necessarily with the same product, he’s put out lovingly recreated, highly detailed figures for reasonable prices and has managed to get his name in households where Spawn is nothin...
On Saturday, December 14th, Clive Barker and Todd McFarlane appeared together at the pop culture store Meltdown in Hollywood, Calif. to sign the latest wave of their action figure line, CLIVE BARKER'S TORTURED SOULS 2: THE FALLEN from McFarlaneToys. Hans...
MOVIE MANIACS: SERIES 3 – The Thing (McFarlaneToys)So, after Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Norman Bates, and Chucky, where does McFarlaneToys turn for inspiration for their third series of Movie Maniacs? How about one of the most gut-wrenching, edge-of...
Clive Barker will making his only U.S. appearance this year in order to introduce and sign his first-ever action figure line, CLIVE BARKER'S TORTURED SOULS.TORTURED SOULS is the collaboration of Barker and Todd McFarlane, creator of SPAWN and owner of McF...
Tim Burton (the cutting-edge director of such twisted fantasy fare as BATMAN, BEETLEJUICE, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, ED WOOD, and MARS ATTACKS!) and Todd McFarlane (creator of the best-selling comic book SPAWN and founder of McFarlaneToys) now combine their u...
Neil Gaiman said that he was "hugely appreciative" of the jury's decision in last weekend's victory over Spawn creator Todd McFarlane in federal court in Wisconsin.Gaiman won his federal court suit against McFarlane and his companies. The case centered on...
I'm an '80s freak. There, I admit it. I pitied the fool right along with Mr. T, smurfed the smurf smurfs when the smurfs had to smurf the smurf, and I sure as hell didn't take it anymore with Twisted Sister. Yeah, I grew up in the '80s, and maybe that's w...
...Big Time, McFarlaneToys itself. The claws are not retractable, and can be badly bent if the package pinches them the wrong way, so look closely before you buy. However, McFarlane`s other claim to fame is the painting of its figures, which Toy Biz has ...
McFarlaneToys has released the fifth series of their ever-popular MOVIE MANIACS action figure line, but damned if it isn't hard to believe it's been five years! Five years since we were first treated to this group of toys that truly set McFarlane apart f...
...opy; 2001 McFarlaneToys
often a problem nowadays with toys in general, and action figures specifically, with so many "Scuba-Gear Spider-Man" and "Fast-Action Flying Batman" dolls out there that it's sometimes hard to just find a character in his or he...
... the Todd McFarlanetoys lines, such as Movie Maniacs. “Suddenly we were seeing action figures that had great art, that were interesting, that were dramatic,” says Winston. “It paved the way, and what it proved to me and to all the guys and artists who...
Here we have an interesting variation on McFarlaneToys' never-ending SPAWN line. Billed as "Limited-edition redecorations of six of the most interesting and visually appealing Spawn action figures from the last several years," what the SPAWN REBORN line ...
...store for McFarlaneToys. Yep, the monstrously terrific toy company is producing a set of 12” exclusive TORTURED SOULS figures. Based on the 2001 line of spooky Clive Barker figures, collectors can expect four of the original six creepoids to get the b...
...onth from McFarlaneToys will be Barker's other popular movie creation, CANDYMAN, appearing in the latest Movie Maniacs line, but Barker says he wasn't involved in the production of that."I didn't even know they were [IMG4R]doing CANDYMAN dolls until I...
...OY TIDBITSMCFARLANETOYS has officially announced that it will not be attending next year's annual International Toy Fair, held every February in New York City. The company is in the process of moving to some bigger digs, so they feel they can handle t...
...Likewise, McFarlaneToys digs through past Spawn covers to design figures that appeal by association with the comic.The lesson in all this being that the toy industry, like any other, learns from its past, rehashing successful gimmicks with modern twis...
This week in Out of the Box, we look at the convoluted genealogies of the toy industry in the hopes of better understanding the strengths behind our favorite toy lines. Where do we draw the line between a company's contribution to a toy's quality and a co...
... folks at McFarlaneToys, you'll soon be bringing the bloodied Norsemen home to your shelves. DARK AGES SPAWN: THE VIKING AGE (otherwise known as the really boring sounding Spawn Series 22) is McFarlane's latest line of themed Spawn figures. This time ...
...his time, McFarlaneToys is bringing the characters from ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI’S DESTINY to plastic life. Based on the Capcom sequel to one of the PS2’s best-selling games of all time, DESTINY features warriors, quests, demons, puzzles and the standard p...
...tions and McFarlaneToys CEOSuperpower: Can build a toy empire from a career in comics.Current Adventure: McFarlane started by drawing Spider-Man and his own creation, Spawn, and now his toy company makes some of the coolest horror and movie action fig...
Welcome to Out of the Box, Cinescape.com's latest weekly toy column. In what I'm sure is the first of numerous seemingly unrelated tangents, we're going to start by talking about comics. Bear with me and connect the dots.There's a lot that's been written ...
...'s 'cause McFarlaneToys (geez, do these guys have a new exclusive every week or what?) has not one but two KISS exclusive toys coming up later in the year based on the KISS CREATURES OF THE KNIGHT figures. The limited-edition KISS CREATURES DELUXE BOX...
Relaunches seem all the rage these days. From G.I. JOE to MICRONAUTS to that old master of the universe himself HE-MAN. So the Four Horsemen (former McFarlaneToys sculptors) gave He-Man a huge facelift for Mattel. That totally rocks. But it got me to thi...
... October, McFarlaneToys will be releasing a special limited-edition clamshell-packaged set of ASH and EVIL ASH. Exclusive to the Musicland chain -- Sam Goody, Media Play, On Cue and Suncoast stores -- the two figures will sport some slight changes to ...
...ast year, McFarlaneToys brought us one step closer to realizing this concept with their Movie Maniacs box set, a nicely realized pair of oversized action figures depicting the toothy Alien of ALIEN fame going mano a mano with the armored Predator of, ...
Last year, two of the most macabre creative minds in genre entertainment joined forces to present an original line of collectible monster figures, CLIVE BARKER'S TORTURED SOULS. Following the success of that first release, Todd McFarlane (of McFarlane Toy...
...ost over. McFarlaneToys has announced which retailers will be selling 12-inch versions of the company's TORTURED SOULS figures. Originally scheduled for a line of four figures, McFarlaneToys has added a fifth to the horrifying lineup. Set for an Octo...
...monsters. McFarlaneToys put out sexy characters such as `Angela,` `Tiffany the Amazon,` `The Blood Queen,` and `Necromancer` in their Spawn and other toy lines. They also produced a figure of Joseph Linsner`s sexy, busty Dawn comics character, aimed s...
....I. JOEs, McFarlaneToys’ big-ass SPAWN and MOVIE MANIACS, and a huge collectible frenzy with Sideshow Toy’s PLATOON, JAMES BOND and TWILIGHT ZONE figures. Then there’s the medium figures, which clock in around the 5 or 6-inch range. These are your sta...
...to death, McFarlaneToys recently released EDDIE based on the band’s 1981 album KILLERS. And let’s just say this is one figure you’ll want to keep away from your sister’s BARBIE collection. In traditional McFarlane style, the sculpting is superb. From...
... creating McFarlaneToys. Besides Toddy, there's really only a couple of other big names that jump out for toy collectors: Digger the energetic leader of the asylum at Art Asylum, and Clayburn Moore the detailed sculptor who's brought BUFFY and THE X-F...
... for more McFarlaneToys hockey figures? Well just go north, young man. That’s because McFarlaneToys is releasing two special-edition TEAM CANADA hockey boxed sets. Hitting Wal-Mart Canada this June, eight members of Team Canada 2002 will be split up ...
...ing else, McFarlaneToys is constantly evolving. Nothing shows that off more than the company’s latest limited-edition deluxe set called, appropriately enough, THE EVOLUTION. Packaged together in a deluxe boxed set, this two-figure exclusive features 1...
...Y FOZZIE, McFarlaneToys will be selling a limited-edition pewter-wash version of SPAWN THE BLOODAXE from Series 22 with a variant head, and Toynami's got an exclusive ROBOTECH super poseable VF-1D TRAINER which comes with a telescoping rifle and five ...
A few days back I reviewed McFarlaneToys' "Spawn: Classic-Series Twenty" line and mentioned how the proliferation of action figures in the toy and collector's market has caused a seemingly unending variety of dolls that sometimes barely resemble the orig...
...show. And McFarlaneToys did some mouth-dropping sculpts of those mega-babes the DANGER GIRLS, as well as everyone’s favorite secret agent AUSTIN POWERS. But we want more! More sneaky li’l devils with cool weapons and accessories. So what follows is ou...
...ctured by McFarlaneToys.Premise:Unknown.Release Date:Unknown.Comments:Originally based on a McFarlaneToys action figure line conceived by Clive Barker, the six gruesome creatures' stories were told in a six-part novella provided as a chapter per figu...
McFarlaneToys is releasing a second series of CORPSE BRIDE action figures. Some favorite characters are returning in all-new incarnations, and some new characters will be making their McFarlane CORPSE BRIDE debuts.Series #2 will include:6-INCH ACTION FI...
...ctured by McFarlaneToys packaged in a limited edition lunch box. Armitage 2-Disc set contains Armitage III - Polymatrix and the special edition of Armitage Dual Matrix.
McFarlaneToys recently announced they are collecting three of their most "seductive and dangerous" female action figures in a special-edition boxed set. McFarlane's Monsters: Femmes Fatales includes characters from three separate assortments -- The Twist...
It seems that McFarlaneToys has another hit on their hands. After releasing the first assortment of action figures based on 20th Century Fox's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR last month, the company has announced plans for a second wave of figures.Six new figures wil...
...uding the McFarlaneToys Vash the Stampede Action Figure Design Model. (Once again, it's a matter of choice.) Lack of creditless opening/ending is a sigh; I hope they put it on one of the next discs.
Overall, this is bar-none the best Trigun disc ever...
McFarlaneToys will be soon offering the Slash figure. Per their site, he is "one of rock 'n' roll's most famous and accomplished guitarists in a signature pose complete with leather jacket and tophat. Includes support base, guitar, amp and speaker cabine...
McFarlaneToys has released images of their new 12-inch action figures based on characters from ALIEN VS. PREDATOR.The SCAR PREDATOR, the last remaining member of a small hunting party sent to Earth to test their mettle against a horde of Alien attackers,...
McFarlaneToys has released their first look at the 6" figures from their second NAPOLEON DYNAMITE line. Voice chip technology brings the figures to life with favorite quotes from the film.Here are the figures in the series:Napoleon "Happy Hands" -- "Some...
...aled that McFarlaneToys will be doing action figures from the film, which will most likely hit stores well after the film's theatrical release, and when the DVD comes out.
...ne of the McFarlanetoys is included, for the Soultaker figure obviously. There's also a full size pencil board from the series included of one of the Hospital characters and a trading card version of her as well.
Of course, they want the show to be...
The latest Spawn line from McFarlaneToys presents four figures from the past but reimagined with new sculpts and paint jobs. The line goes back in time as far as eleven years with a new sculpt of the first Manga Spawn. The new figure retains th...
With the imminent release of 20th Century Fox's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR, McFarlaneToys has a new series of action figures inspired by the film available to fans. The five figure set features three Predator characters seen in the film (Elder Predator, Celtic P...
McFarlaneToys has announced two new 3D Movie Posters for their collection.The first is for Ridely Scott's ALIEN. The 3-D poster includes a light-up feature that illuminates the alien egg sac with an extraterrestrial glow.The second poster is for Wes Cra...
McFarlaneToys has announced they will be producing a series of six inch action figures based on the characters from ABC's LOST.In the first of the series, the figures will include: Jack, Kate, Locke, Hurley, Charlie and Shannon -- plus a deluxe boxed set...
...ures with McFarlaneToys. There is even a plug for Gungrave.com. Wonderful presentation.
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While I am not a real being fan of Naitou\'s art at this time, I am really impressed by the creativity shown in his character designs. Characters are a...
McFarlaneToys will put a chill in the air this fall by creating many products from Tim Burton's much-anticipated film, CORPSE BRIDE. The story centers on Victor, a fidgeting groom who is taken from his own wedding and married to a Corpse Bride in the und...
...ement for McFarlaneToys. But the big news is that this disc includes the first round of Pioneer trailers. While most of the trailers are merely episode opening animation for shows already released, at least there are a couple for new titles.
Conten...
Toy collectors got game. No, we’re not talking about the latest MICHAEL JORDAN action figure from McFarlaneToys. Think smaller, much smaller. Heck, think miniature. Yep, we’re talking about the latest craze to sweep the nation: WizKids’ MARVEL HEROCLIX: ...
Disney and McFarlanetoys are planning to unveil a new line of action figures based on ABC's hit TV show LOST.The figures will be unveiled at the Toys "R" Us International Flagship store in New York on November 6.McFarlaneToys' Lost Series 1 figures will...
...one up by McFarlanetoys. And yes, I’m one of those who has most of the anime toys that the McFarlane people have done over the past couple of years, so a variant is right up my alley.
It appears that 15,000 lunchbox versions are being made, and...
...line from McFarlanetoys. The action figures also came with
a chapter of a Barker-authored novella.
The movie is set
up at Universal pictures. Barker and McFarlane serve as producers on the film.
Seraphim Films
vice president Joe Daley (Saint Sinn...
... So yeah, McFarlaneToys just has to be involved. Revealed at this year’s recent E3 show in Los Angeles, McFarlaneToys showed off a preview of its ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI’S DESTINY action figures at the Capcom booth. The new figures are based on the upcom...
...oy line?" McFarlaneToys will produce new toys based on classic Image characters Spawn (and there hasn't been a new Spawn figure in five minutes), Ripclaw, Savage Dragon, and Shadowhawk. The popular James Robinson/Paul Smith adventure series, LEAVE IT ...
...eshow and McFarlaneToys, former holder of the license. They're all great, but I'd like to see Sideshow offer us some non-Ash figures from ARMY OF DARKNESS (or the EVIL DEAD films, which of course would be dependent on the acquisition of those particul...
You’d think by series 9 or 10, McFarlaneToys would be out of ideas for SPAWN figures. Now with the latest release of SPAWN SERIES 21, McFarlane proves that thinking can be hazardous to your health. The latest wave of alternate Spawn figures is more of a ...
...t most of McFarlanetoys to shame but their pose is always the same. I am starting to see what many of the Maniacs were complaining about when I covered NECA’s new releases back at the International Toy Fair in February. They haven’t wowed ...
...for which McFarlaneToys and Sababa will produce both movie and literary-based products; Alexander Doll, Crocodile Creek and Mudpuppy signed on for literary products; and Funko and Fisher-Price for movie products—as well as the upcoming seventh H...
McFarlaneToys will release six characters from the series as 6-inch figures in late fall. Each 6-inch Lost figure will have a detailed base and photographic backdrop, capturing an episode-specific moment in the character's story. In addition, each packa...
Political action figures have become a recurring phenomenon in modern life. As we continue to grow as a post-literate society centered on the moving picture, icons take on greater influence as our attention spans demand more information packed into shorte...
Clive Barker is making a horror film pitch based on his McFarlaneToys line of TORTURED SOULS action figures.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the scribe-director has been sending studio execs the action figures themselves as part of his pitch.If that ...
... owner of McFarlaneToys, the company that released the initial line of figures, is onboard the film as a producer.Got a scoop? Know something that you need to tell us about? Send it to us!
...much like McFarlaneToys’ “King Kong” from last year. It’s a pretty sturdy package, with windows on the front and top of the box which allow a decent view of The Golem for those who don’t like to open their toys. The exterior artwork is nice too, utili...
...s because McFarlaneToys and Action Performance have joined forces to create a line of NASCAR action figures. Details are still being worked out, but the first wavedue out in summer 2003will most likely include such fan-favorite drivers as RUSTY WALLAC...
McFarlaneToys has revealed what their lineup will be for THE MATRIX Series 2 action figures. Among the plastic goodies represented in this set will be Agent Smith, Neo and the "real world" Neo from REVOLUTIONS, Niobe, a sitting Morpheus, a falling Trinit...
PLAY WITH THIS! ADV TOYS ANNOUNCES FIRST ITEM
JONATHAN THE SEAL OF KALEIDO STAR AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE
HOUSTON, March 16, 2004?ADV Toys, the new division of A.D. Vision Inc. that creates exclusive toys and collectible merchandise based upon the company...
Indie Spotlight is a new action figure series from Shocker Toys presenting independent comic book characters in 6-7” super poseable figure form with a full size pack in comic (Series 1 debuted at Toy Fair 2008). Series 2 is set to consist of&nb...
Toys are tough. I don’t mean tough as in smash-’em-with-a-hammer or strap-’em-to-a-firecracker-filled-jeep tough. No, I mean toys are tough to write about. Comics? Easy. They’ve got writers, artists, characters, plots, history, you name it. There’s a past...
The 'Devil' himself sat down at his
computer a few weeks back to chat with the common folk about his massive success, and
and more to the point, to hype the new documentary on him - Todd McFarlane:
The Devil You Know. On USA TODAY.com, McFarlane typed...
Whatever you may think of the movie, 1982’s CG thriller TRON boasted as much cool stuff as any classic sci fi film of its era. This is largely due to the presence of legendary illustrator and designer Syd Mead on the film’s production crew. Mead visualize...
Six-inch figures, possibly playsets and probably 12-inch toys from the Oscar-nominated Gladiator are in the works from N2 Toys for the fourth quarter this year.Here’s more updates:The Tick live action series is the source of five N2 Toys action figures wi...
Rankin/Bass Productions, who created all the most beloved animated holiday specials of the 1960s (along with a poor cartoon adaptation of LORD OF THE RINGS and a KING KONG television series), is long gone, but their properties live on via GoodTimes Home V...
Review
by thechrisbrown 4/29/2002
"I'm a
man of contradictions and inconsistencies,"
-- Todd McFarlane
Open on a
montage of Spawn art from the early goings to the more modern. Cue the quotes
from God ...
There was a major crowd of fans and autograph seekers on the second floor of the world-renown toy store New York City`s F.A.O. Schwartz last week, and they were getting a touch antsy. It seems that no less than the infamous Todd McFarlane and the venerabl...
The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld the November 2000 dismissal of the $24.5 million judgment against Todd McFarlane in the Tony Twist lawsuit. The ruling was handed down this week in a 35-page opinion written by Judge James R. Dowd, a member of the...
You can put that over on the left. No, the other left. Yeah, that's perfect. And that thingie over there can go a little higher. No, not that high. Down a pinch. Up just a tad. Hold it! That's perfect. Okay, now try moving... oh, hey there. Sorry about th...
While the Rom action figure couldn't generate much more buzz than his comic series, the Micronauts were another story. Not only did they spawn a successful comic series that got reprinted twice in the '80s, they also almost had their own syndicated animat...
With only a week until Christmas I was literally like a kid in a toy store as I perused this book. TwoMorrows Publishing has long been one of my favorite publishers. Their books and magazines on comics are the best in the business. Yet here...
Welcome to the second part of my interview with FAMILY GUY overlord/creator Seth McFarlane. If you haven't as yet read the first portion of the i-view, get thee to this webpage and start reading. I'll wait for you.Now that we're all caught up, here's wher...
Originally
announced for earlier this year, the Elfquest Series One Action
Figures have arrived.
Reports from
retailers and messages received by Warp Graphics, the publishers of the
internationally succes...
Out this week on DVD is the second volume of FAMILY GUY, Seth McFarlane's twisted, edgy, bordering on offensive and brilliantly funny animated series. After lasting three seasons on Fox where it was juggled around the schedule, FAMILY GUY's luck appeared ...
MTV Movie Blogs has the scoop on the long-gestating 'Spawn' sequel, with a one-on-one interview with Todd McFarlane. Here are some highlights:
McFarlane: Yeah, I've already begun the screenplay. It was in my head for a long time. We had New Line and th...
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Comic fans who
venture into their local Hardee's or Carl's Jr. restaurants will be able to pick
up special promo items based on the Spider-Man m...
HOUSTON, October 6, 2004 – Those crazed geniuses at ADV Toys are at it again, today announcing the ultimate accessory for the anime fan on the go: Cosplay CapsTM! With four exciting new pieces of headgear based on three of ADV Film’s hottes...
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever...
Comic book superstar artist and toy manufacturer Todd McFarlane has a new TV project in development inspired by his line of TWISTED TALES action figures. McFarlane would host a half-hour anthology show in the same vein as THE TWILIGHT ZONE, with its stori...
You think FUTURAMA's has it bad relegated to the death time slot of 7:00 pm on Sunday nights. To the contrary in the annals of animation history, it doesn't get harder than for Fox's FAMILY GUY. The Seth McFarlane created series premiered three years ago...
In a bold move that has taken collectors by surprise, Sideshow Toys (who has made everybody very happy with their Universal Monsters action figures) has decided to forsake the mass market and produce many of their toys exclusively as collectibles. `Most s...
Spider-Man movie
toys are named among the "Hot Dozen" movie toys in the Spring 2002
issue of "Toy Wishes" magazine. The mag, on news stands this week,
lists the twelve toys predicted to make the biggest splash
during the ...
Todd
McFarlane's ride toward fame began with his work on Spider-Man in the late
80s. Entertainment
Weekly recently sat down with McFarlane to get his perspective
on The Spider-Man film.
McFarlane enjoyed the film,
"I was pleasantly surprised,...
...tember is McFarlaneToys' MOVIE MANIACS V line of figures. Making the cut this go round are JASON X, T-800 ENDOSKELETON, SARAH CONNOR (from T2), LORD OF DARKNESS (from LEGEND), TOOTH FAIRY, and DJINN (from WISHMASTER). And don't forget to keep your eye...
Some Grammy awards get handed out early, and this year, Todd Mcfarlane was smiling ear to ear before the circus-like show even started Wednesday evening. Picking up an award for `Best Short Form Music Video` for Korn`s `Freak on a Leash` which he directed...
Hello Maniacs, and welcome back to another edition of the All-New, All-Different Comicscape. This week, rather than give you a long-winded rant on one subject, I’m going to take a look at a several different news items that have interested me over ...
Last week I broke down my top 10 horror action figures that must be displayed for Halloween. I heard from at least one Maniac who was very disappointed that Freddy Krueger failed to crack the top 10. My reason for Mr. Krueger not making the list i...
A child watching the Batman cartoon along with his $59.99 Batmobile toy will hear and see random actions from the toy, based on what's happening on the show. For example, the toy's engine may rev when Batman jumps into the Batmobile on the cartoon. More.....
In Marvel's telephone conference call about their Quarter 2 results, the company mentioned that you can expect to start seeing 'Spider-Man 2' movie toys in the 1st Quarter of 2004 (January, February or March).
Updated November 20th
Congratulations to tylerman
Your favorite hero will soon be under your control!
For those of you who didn't win, remember: we've got another one of these still open for giveaway, and we'll be posting two more this week, so k...
Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. has announced that fans attending Comic-Con International in San Diego will have exclusive access new 'Hellboy' variant toys. Slated for the event are Nazi Kroenen outfitted in full uniform and swinging blades! Also available w...
Updated November 30th
Congratulations to Dennis Hays!
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Warner Consumer Products has tapped Kids Station Toys International the rights to create a new line of youth-focused consumer electronics based on DC Comics' Superman franchise. Products include TVs, DVD players, MP3 players, personal CD players, phone an...
The January issue of Previews Magazine will feature the first photos of the actions figures accompanying Twentieth Century
Fox's upcoming X-Men 2.
The Diamond Comics Toy Chest has a few preview images from various product line offerings, inclu...
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. announced that it will handle exclusive worldwide merchandising rights and Playmates Toys announced that it will develop an innovative toy line for the all-new 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' CGI-animated feature film expected to ...
The Kellogg Co. has agreed to remove from New Hampshire stores all cereal boxes containing Spider-Man toys that contain mercury batteries, the Attorney General's Office said Friday.
In an exclusive intervew Todd McFarlane talked about the 'Torso' movie:
"I think they are leaning towards in Matt Damon [for Elliot Ness]. Matt Damon [is] sort of young enough and he has that boy charm that would work. I mean if you are sort of talking...
The first in-package images of the Transformers Movie Preview Toys have been released courtesy of Pumaking. They show Optimus Prime and Starscream in their pre-Earth "Protoform" modes. You can check out all the images Here:
While Rom the Spaceknight achieved more success as a comic than a toy and the Micronauts enjoyed equal popularity with their toy counterparts, neither series would reach the level of success that two toy lines adapted by Marvel, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORM...
The hit sci-fi film of Summer `99 seemed like a natural for action figures. Warner Bros. partnered with N2 Toys to make their own line of figures. These 6-inch scale figures are highly detailed, with lots of accessories. The likenesses range from very goo...