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Shocker Toys Indie Spotlight Series 2
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 04-28-2008)
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... Some Stand-Up Figures
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-23-2002)
... shocked. Shocker Toys is releasing an innovative action figure on the unsuspecting toy market in the next few months. SAFs -- SHOULDER ACTION FIGUREs -- are wacky little buggers that actually sit on your shoulder, and come with a control that extends ... SCUD Exclusive at NY Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 03-28-2008)
Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event.
Very pleased will be the fans of Rob Schrab’s Scud, Shocker Toys LLP will h... 
Metalocalypse Comic Con Exclusive
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 05-22-2008)
...pack in!
Shocker Toys is already taking pre-orders (for a limited time), so no waiting line. If only more of the companies at Comic Con would do this. Yeah, waiting in line is part of the convention circuit but it should only be to see an event, speak... Welcome to Mania’s Toy Maniac Column
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 06-12-2008)
...ffered by Shocker Toys (booth# 3849, 3948). This is actually the second figure to be made of The Maxx. The first was by Todd McFarlane back in 1996. I saw the prototype at the International Toy Fair. It didn’t thrill me.
The Maxx SDCC... Top Ten Toys of 2000!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-31-2000)
Well, boys & girls, here it is, the last T.U. of the year A.D. 2000. To celebrate the true beginning of the new millennium, we`ll take a look at the Top Ten Toys of the past year. This list was compiled by a select group of a dozen toy collectors from aro... ADV Toys Announces First Items (Tue 03-16-2004)
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...Tough Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 04-04-2002)
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... Toys Rock
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 04-01-2002)
Ozzy Osbourne. Alice Cooper. KISS. Sure they’ve all split eardrums, showered fans with sweat and frightened parents everywhere. But they have one more thing in common: they’ve all been trapped in plastic. No, no, get your mind out of the gutter…we’re talk... RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER & THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-23-2003)
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... TRON Toys
by JEFF BOND (Wed 03-13-2002)
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... Toy Fair Update: Gladiator Toys! (Tue 02-13-2001)
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...Toys Gone Wild
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-20-2002)
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... Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)
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... ADV Toys Announces New Cosplay Caps (Wed 10-06-2004)
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...Toys R Us, Part 2: Micronautica
by Tony Whitt (Sat 05-04-2002)
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... "The Simpsons" Toys!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
Joblo.com got a look at the upcoming line of toys expected from McFarlane Toys 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... SLEEPY HOLLOW Action Figures
by Dan Cziraky (Sat 11-20-1999)
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 McFarlane Toys) now combine their u... GAME TOYS
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 03-25-2002)
Pixels aren’t enough. Those video game heroes who fight evil sorcerers, save damsels in distress and mow down zombies like there’s no tomorrow just aren’t satisfied with entertaining you on your TV. Sure, some have successfully gone on to movies (like TOM... Toy Fair Revisited - McFarlane Toys
by Scott Collura (Thu 02-21-2002)
Well, it’s that time again here in New York City—time for the American International Toy Fair. Last week saw the convergence upon Manhattan Island of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from all over the world, all with th... Sideshow Toys Forsakes Mass Market
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-03-2001)
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... McFarlane toys around with CORPSE BRIDE
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-20-2005)
McFarlane Toys has won the master toy license for Warner Bros. upcoming stop-motion, animated feature CORPSE BRIDE. As it did with the SHREK license, McFarlane Toys will create a wide assortment of products for the film including action figures, PVCs, plu... McFarlane Toys - Page 16 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to r...McFarlane Toys - Page 15 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 12 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Last year's line featured the cyborg T-800 and T-1000 from James Cameron's TERMINATOR 2. This year we get Sarah Connor and the T-800 Endoskeleton.Certainly one of the cooler images of modern genre movies, the T-800 Endoskeleton will make for a great figur...McFarlane Toys - Page 18 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 22 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page...McFarlane Toys - Page 23 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Dark Raider and Skullsplitter from The Viking Age lineBerserker the TrollClick here to check out page 24 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 7 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More NFL Football figuresAnd, for the first time, NBA Basketball figuresClick here to check out page 8 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 20 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The Starchild, from KISS Creatures of the NightMcFarlane is also offering up toy representations from the online game ULTIMA ONLINE. The new version of the game, ULTIMA ONLINE: LORD BLACKTHORN’S REVENGE, features several characters designed by Todd McFarl...McFarlane Toys - Page 19 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 1 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair ...Marvel's Iron Man Movie Toys Blast Into Stores This Spring (Fri 02-15-2008)
Here's a nice run down of the 'Iron Man' toys you'll see in stores soon!Transformers Movie Toys Preview Images (Sun 10-22-2006)
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:Toys R Us, Part 3: Yo Joe!
by Tony Whitt (Mon 05-06-2002)
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 MATRIX ACTION FIGURE SET (WB Toys)
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
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... Clive Barker Signing... His Toys
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-13-2001)
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... McFarlane Toys - Page 2 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to ...Toys in review
by Scott Collura (Mon 12-03-2001)
Things couldn't have been better for the toy collector this year. While a slowing economy affected the toy industry with decreasing sales and revenue (Hey, what is this? THE WALL STREET JOURNAL?), the ever-increasing legitimization of the toy world contin... McFarlane Toys - Page 4 (Thu 02-21-2002)
More of METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Solidus Snake and RaidenTodd McFarlane is a big sports fan, of course, and his toy company has become increasingly committed to realizing the great athletes in action figure form. The MLB Baseball figures will be comprised of t...New toys from 'The Batman' sighted
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-13-2004)
Check out these photos of toys from the upcoming animated show, 'The Batman.' First look at Mattel's 'Batman Begins' toys (Fri 02-11-2005)
Out of the UK toy fair comes a peek at some unreleased images of Mattel 'Batman Begins' toys.Transformers Movie Toys Release Date (Wed 09-20-2006)
TFW2005.com's SuperMegatron has learned that the release date for the Transformers Movie Toys will be June 2nd, 2007.Kellogg's pulls 'Spider-Man 2' promo toys (Fri 07-02-2004)
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.4Kids & Playmates Toys Team for New Ninja Turtles Movie Products
by Joe Hendren (Tue 08-02-2005)
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 ... Kids Station Toys to create Superman line (Mon 02-06-2006)
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...Imagi teams with Wowwee on toys
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-15-2007)
From Variety:
Imagi Animation Studios, producer of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," has pacted with Wowwee to distribute toys from its next two animated movies "Gatchaman" and "Astroboy."
Movies are both skedded for delivery in 2009. Transformers Movie Toys - Released in Canada and U.S. (Sat 06-02-2007)
Check out the first images of the fully assembled cases of the Transformers Movie toys that have been released in the U.S and Canada...Superman costume on display at Toys R Us (Thu 06-08-2006)
If you're in New York, go to the Toys R Us in Time Square to check out Brandon Routh's costume from 'Superman Returns'. If you can't make it to the Big Apple, check out these pics.Exclusive 'Hellboy' toys at Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 06-18-2004)
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... The next generation of toys play with interactivity (Fri 05-14-2004)
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.....Daredevil Movie Toys! (Fri 09-13-2002)
The Comics Continuum reports Toy Biz will be making new toys based on the upcoming Daredevil movie, including 12-inch figures. Marvel Legends III will feature a Daredevil figure from the film, according to Toy Biz. The series is due in spring 2...ADV Toys Starts Up (Thu 03-11-2004)
The Right Stuf site is listing what looks to be the first pieces of merchandise coming from the ADV Toys lineup. A 5\" Jonathon the Seal toy and a 10.5\" Jonathan the Seal toy, both from Kaleido Star. No pictures or details yet of course. We\'ve been told...McFarlane Toys to make Beowulf and Simpsons action figures
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-15-2007)
According to two press releases, McFarlane Toys 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... X-Men 2 Toys Teleport Into Stores March 2003
by Kevin Leung (Tue 12-24-2002)
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... Winner: Spider-Man 3 / Thinkway Toys Pack
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-20-2007)
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... 'Spider-Man 2' Toys Start 1st Quarter, 2004 (Tue 08-12-2003)
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).Winner: Spider-Man 3 / Thinkway Toys Pack
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-30-2007)
Updated November 30th
Congratulations to Dennis Hays!
Hope springs like evil jazz bangs! You win the prize pack! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with i... McFarlane Toys' Bram Stoker's Dracula
by News Editor (Mon 12-05-2005)
McFarlane Toys 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 ... Superman Returns toys get site (Mon 04-03-2006)
Warner Bros. has launched a new website highlighting the vast array of toys to be released for "Superman Returns".Middlemen On Both Sides: A Retailer Perspective
by John Denning (Sat 10-14-2006)
Any point of view comes with assumptions, but it's surprising how often in a subculture as small as toy collecting how little communication there is between them. Customers wonder why toy stores don't have the toy they wanted last month still in stock, re... Taboo Charming Mother Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-21-2005)
What They SayAs she reaches her climax, Misako\'s son Kazuhiko opens the door and finds her with her toys. Misako tries everything to cover it up, but her son refuses and instead gives her a deal that she can\'t refuse: \"If you do as I say, I won\'t tell... Transformers Toys Top of Summer? (Tue 06-12-2007)
As movie studios battle one another at the box office with their summer blockbusters, toy manufacturers that have hooked their fortunes to these films are facing a similar fight as they vie for the attention of young boys. Yet, with nine movies having ...MOVIE MANIACS III from McFarlane Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 10-22-2000)
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 McFarlane Toys` MOVIE MANIACS series! Yep, after starting the first Movie Maniacs series... FUTURAMA Toys
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sat 10-13-2001)
While Matt Groening's THE SIMPSONS has become a cultural phenomenon and still remains in the Top 20 after being on the air for twelve seasons, Groening's more recent animated TV creation FUTURAMA is still trying to find its footing and voice. Heading into... McFarlane Toys - Page 6 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to r...McFarlane Toys - Page 5 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 3 (Thu 02-21-2002)
McFarlane previously mined the videogame world in 1999 with their first series of METAL GEAR SOLID figures; they continue that tradition with this new METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY line.Solid Snake, Revolver Ocelot and FortuneClick here to check out...New Spider-Man 2 toys (Mon 09-06-2004)
A scooper for Superherohype pointed out some interesting new toys for Spider-Man 2, including Spider-Man 2 - Capsule Toys: Box Of 12 Units. You can check them out here.Wizard World Philadelphia Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-05-2006)
The Wizard World convention took place in Philadelphia June 2nd to 4th. Tons of toys were shown, way to many to feature here. I am attaching my personal favorite (a Wolverine figure) and will link to where you can find pictures of the various toys below... Toys R Us, Part 4: More Than Meets the Eye
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-08-2002)
It's somehow entirely fitting that the two mack daddies of 1980s pop culture, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORMERS, have been brought back to the comics page within months of each other, given that the two series were tied together long before their successful M... Hasbro Discontinues Several Pokemon Toys (Sun 06-25-2000)
Hasbro announced its first Pokemon Graduation Ceremony, meaning it`s discontinuing production of some of its original series two-inch and bean-filled plush Pokemon figures. Beginning immediately, Hasbro will no longer make 25 toys, including those based o...Plush Politics
by John Denning (Sat 09-30-2006)
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... Those '80s Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-27-2002)
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... 'The Spectatcular Spider-Man' is rocked by The Shocker
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-18-2008)
'The Spectacular Spider-Man' adds yet another villain to its growing rogues gallery with the introduction of Shocker in an episode entitled "Market Forces" -- premiering this Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT on Kids' WB! on The CW.
The ... McFarlane Toys - Page 9 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click...New SIMPSONS Holiday Toys
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-22-2001)
Playmates Toys has announced additions to THE SIMPSONS interactive environment action figure sets in time to celebrate Halloween and Christmas, with the comning debuts of two new entries: The Treehouse of Horror Alien Spaceship and the Simpsons Family Chr... More 'Hellboy' Movie or Comic Figures from Mezco Toys (Sat 11-29-2003)
NewToySmell.com has posted a new interview with a representative from Mezco Toys, the company handling the upcoming 'Hellboy' 8" action figure line. The rep said that additional Hellboy toys would depend on market demands. "I would do more [Hellboy] in a...McFarlane Toys - Page 8 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.When Video Games and Toys Collide
by ANDREW KARDON (Tue 07-23-2002)
Lara Croft did it. So did Zelda. Heck, even Mario got in on the action. No, we're not talking about some sick video game orgy. We're talkin' about action figures. This is the "Toy" section of CINESCAPE.COM after all. Nowadays, it seems that if a video gam... Winner: Spider-Man 3 / Thinkway Toys Pack
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-22-2007)
Updated November 22nd
Congratulations to harvey7297
It is a day for you to be giving thanks because you just won the prize pack! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered... Heroes Toys R Us Exclusive Figures
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 04-03-2008)
Mezco Toyz is gearing up for the release of the 1st wave of Heroes 7-inch action figures from the hit award-winning NBC series. The first of three assortments planned for 2008 will arrive in stores in June. In a move sure to thrill Heroes fa... NECA to make "Halloween" Toys
by Karl Schneider (Sun 03-25-2007)
According to NECA's Myspace page, NECA has acquired the license to the upcoming Rob Zombie film, Halloween.The film is slated for an August 2007 release and the toys are expected around the same time.They write: "In addition I've been traveling quite... Batman toys swing into live action
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-13-2004)
In Tchaikovsky's ballet, magic brings the nutcracker of the title to life. When Mattel's Batmobile comes to life, however, it's the result of Veil Interactive Technologies working with Warner Bros. Animation. The Batman TV-Activated Batmobile Vehicle -- t... Batman Begins toys (Fri 12-17-2004)
Check out these photos, which are purported to be mock-ups of 'Batman Begins' toys..."Superman Returns" Action Figures and Toys Announced (Mon 01-23-2006)
Here's a list of "Superman Returns" action figures and toys to be released in March and April.McFarlane Toys - Page 10 (Thu 02-21-2002)
18-inch Edward Scissorhands and T-800; the Terminator figure is to feature eyes that light-up and head motion.The long dreamed for Alien and Predator match-up arrives in action figure form in this deluxe box set. Note: the figures depicted here are unpain...Bandai Unwraps the Hottest Teen Titans Toys of the 2005 Holiday Season (Tue 10-11-2005)
Straight from the wildly successful television series on Cartoon Network and Kids' WB!, Bandai America transforms the wealth of Teen Titans animated characters into a full line of action figures, vehicles and other toys that appeals to boys and girls of a...Hasbro's 2007 Toys
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-12-2007)
ComingSoon was lucky enough to be given a sneak preview of Hasbro's upcoming toy releases for: Spider-Man 3, Transformers, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Ghost Rider movies, as well as new toys to commemorate Star Wars' 30th Anniversary and... 'Spider-Man 2' toys at Burger King (Fri 06-04-2004)
Click to view the flier featuring the the 'Spider-Man 2' toys that will be swinging in to Burger King in time for the movie.McFarlane Toys - Page 14 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The Lord of Darkness in close-upAnd the T-800 EndoskeletonClick here to check out page 15 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 13 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Delayed from last year (both the film and the figure), good old Jason Voorhees from the FRIDAY THE 13TH movies returns - in new and improved techno-form - later this year in JASON X.Based on a new film called THE TOOTH FAIRY comes this creepy figure calle...McFarlane Toys - Page 11 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 21 (Thu 02-21-2002)
Warlord Kabur, Juggernaut and Captain DashaFront and center, Lord BlackthornClick here to check out page 22 of the photos from the McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys - Page 17 (Thu 02-21-2002)
The morphing Werewolf would seem to take its cue from John Carpenter's THE THING, while the Mummy comes with cool accessories and a headset.Can't quite recall the Voodoo Queen from any of the old Universal films, but the figure looks nice anyway. Ditto th...McFarlane Toys - Page 24 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fair page.McFarlane Toys Announces DYNAMITE Figures
by News Editor (Sat 08-27-2005)
McFarlane Toys 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 ... Toys R Us, Part 1: Greatest of the Spaceknights
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-01-2002)
Anyone who's looked at the lists of upcoming "must read" titles lately has probably experienced a curious sense of déja vu, especially if they're over the age of twenty-five. First Devil's Due came out with an incredibly complex update of the 1980s incarn... McFarlane Toys - Page 25 (Thu 02-21-2002)
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.Toy Showdown: Joe vs. Joe, Finale
by John Denning (Sat 09-02-2006)
A big part of winning in a battle of toys, providing they survive being manhandled by children (the most chaotic and destructive force on Earth), is what context they give to the child's imagination. The reason the vintage series G.I. Joe's nurse figure n... More SIMPSONS toys on the way
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
It looks like Fox is gearing up to release more SIMPSONS parafanalia, if the exhibits at the 2002 International Toy Fair were any indication.It seems the latter part of 2001 were the best for the network and the show when it came to selling SIMPSONS stuff... More "Simpsons Movie" Toys
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
Toy News International has released photos showing three more figures from McFarlane's Simpsons Movie toy line.The new images show:Presidential Politics: reunites Itchy and Scratchy in an out-of-this-world adventure.What Are You Looking At?: features Bart... Toynami's Tiny Toys
by Andrew Kardon (Tue 07-16-2002)
Maybe there's something in the water. Could be mutated genes. Or simply not enough milk being guzzled down. Whatever the case, action figures are getting smaller and smaller by the day. Call it a craze, a fad or a whim. The action figure world is currentl... MILE Sees Green, But TOYS Still Tops Box Office.
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-14-1999)
In a weekend that saw substantial drops for continuing films, two newcomers took second and third place, including THE GREEN MILE, adapted from Stephen King`s novel. The other newcomer, DUECE BIGELOW, MALE GIGILO landed in third--the only non-genre film t... TOYS Thrill Collectors in NYC
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-22-2007)
The Toy Licensing Show is happening right now in the Big Apple. If you've ever been to one, Maniac, you know they can be a lot of fun. All the big attractions for the Hollywood executives and the insiders in the toy industry are there to get together and ... TOYS Tops at Box Office (Mon 12-06-1999)
With no big newcomers in theatres, the Top Ten films remained relatively unchanged, although there was the usual post-holiday drop at the box office, with many films experience decays in excess of 50%. TOY STORY remained the #1 film with $28.3-million, d...'X-Men 3' trailer does big numbers. 'Fantastic Four' movie toys on the way (Fri 12-09-2005)
The first trailer for the third 'X-Men' movie had more than 1 miilion online views in the first 24 hours after it was posted online, 20th Century Fox informed. Also Cerebro will not be featured in the third film. Toy Biz has provided The Continuum with...Bandai Debuts New Toys (Thu 02-15-2001)
Bandai plans Escaflowne toys including Hitome, Van and Escaflowne. This is just part of five new anime toy boxed sets, each including one 7-inch figure and two 4.5-inch figures based on characters from the series Escaflowne and others to be named. Bandai ...MARVEL LEGENDS Toys Details
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 09-10-2001)
Following its line of SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS, Toy Biz will launch a new line of action figures, MARVEL LEGENDS, this winter.Like the SPIDER-MAN CLASSICS, each figure in the MARVEL LEGENDS line will be six inches, highly articulated and accompanied by a displ... Spidey toys hidden at the Foley Square Set for 'Spider-Man 3' (Sat 06-10-2006)
Scooper says, "Well, there was a gap in one of the tents and when the wind blew I quickly snapped some photos (like the real Peter Parker). I was lucky because as soon as I took the photos someone closed the tent up tight..." Click for photos...Win Superb 'Superman Returns' toys pack (Wed 04-05-2006)
The Grand Prize includes 1 Ultimate Powers Superman, 1 Heat Vision Headset, 1 Superman Dress-Up set and a whole lot of other prizes!Official Images of Transformer Protoforms Toys From the Movie (Tue 01-09-2007)
Hasbro has offically announced the Transformer Protoforms of Starscream and Optimus Prime will be released on Transformers.com. Here is what Hasbro has to say about the Transformer Protoforms: More...Hasbro Toys: Spider-Man 3, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Tr (Fri 01-26-2007)
Hasbro is introducing a Spider-Man deluxe spinning web blaster that can blast spiral webs or water and it has developed a Fantastic-car that separates into three different vehicles. Hasbro is also eagerly awaiting the July 4 release of "Transformers,"...Win 2 Batman Toys and a DVD set. (Sat 06-18-2005)
This Summer of Superheroes contest #1 is running from June 17 to June 25. Up for grabs this week will be two (2) Batman Begins figures from Mattel and the Lois and Clark Season one (1) DVD box set.'Superman Returns' Toys To Feature Crystal Smashing Action (Thu 01-26-2006)
The 'Superman Returns' action figure packaging looks a little overdone, but at least we know that they'll allow kids to smash crystals WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. Awesome.Mattel gives the scoop on upcoming toys for 'The Batman' (Thu 06-09-2005)
An chat with Mattel yields information about upcoming action figures from 'The Batman'.A box for all those wonderful toys (Thu 05-23-2002)
Pioneer has updated their site today with the first volume of Vandread: Second Stage. Arriving on 9/24, you can buy it with a sexy box to hold all 8 volumes (Vandread and Vandread: The Second Stage) for $34.98. For those of you who want to go against the ...ADV Toys Announces New Cosplay Caps (Wed 10-06-2004)
After being listed at a few retail sites last week, the press release regarding the cosplay caps has come out, complete with a picture of what the fashionable fan will be wearing in the near future.Sideshow Toys gives in depth look at 'Hellboy' plans (Thu 09-04-2003)
Mike Mignola's artistic vision for 'Hellboy' will be brought to life on the big screen by Guillermo Del Toro and then again in collectible form by Sideshow. Sideshow Collectibles has secured the licenses to produce a wide range of products including 12" a...HELLBOY II Toys: Series 1
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)
The soul of Mike Mignola's characters are alive and well in the first wave of the Hellboy II: The Golden Army action figures. The first 6 are all new, ultra articulated, 7 inch figures from Mezco. Each figure features their look from the film bu... MASTER ARTIST SERIES: FRAZETTA, SERIES 1 from Warner Bros. Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)
This series of highly detailed figures, based on characters from several of renowned fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta`s popular paintings, is quite a boon to fantasy figure collectors. However, they aren`t `action figures` in the truest sense of the ter... Barbie See, Barbie Do
by John Denning (Sat 10-07-2006)
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Barbie has been accused of programming little girls since 1959 with everything from impossible body images to superficial consumerism. There is an ongoing assumption that the way dolls like Barbie are port... The Future Is Vinyl
by JOHN DENNING (Sat 09-23-2006)
After last week's overview of urban vinyl, it's time for a few case studies on where this post-modern toy industry is taking us. The more urban vinyl grows, the more it's going to collide with the traditional toy market and the two will have to try and re... TOYS Worth $100-million at the Box Office
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-08-1999)
The Top 8 slots at the box office were all taken by fantasy, science fiction, and horror movies this weekend.With $27.8-million in its sophomore outing, TOY STORY 2 was definitely #1 at the box office. The weekend take put the film`s cume at $116.8-millio... X-Men Classic Toys
by Steve Johnson (Sun 01-14-2001)
The X-Men animated series on Fox ran for over three years and adapted some of the best comics of both the Claremont/Byrne and Lobdell-Nicieza runs, and in the process improved the plots to the point where they actually made sense, not an inconsiderable ac... The Grumpy Old Toy Collector Strikes Back!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-17-2001)
You know, these kids these days with their Dragon Balls and Puckermons and all that stuff have got it too easy! Now, when I was a kid, if we wanted to go buy the newest STAR WARS figures, you know what we had to do? We had to go out and get a twig and spr... SW Trilogy - again
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-09-2006)
20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm have announced plans to release the original original STAR WARS trilogy (episodes 4-6) on DVD along with the 1997 "upgrade" editions, even though George Lucas claimed that the original theatrical versions would never be avai... The Crow DVD and F4 toys (Mon 05-02-2005)
The Continuum has obtained a new image of Edward Furlong from The Crow: Wicked Prayer, which will be released on DVD by Dimension Home Video on July 19. Meanwhile promotions are underway for the Fantastic Four movie, with a toy television commercial de...Out of the Box #1
by John Denning (Thu 07-20-2006)
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 ... Size Matters
by John Denning (Sun 08-06-2006)
Our last couple of columns looked at the business of toys, from pre-fab collectables to the history of Marvel licensing. This latest column takes a look at how politics shapes our toys by changing the mold, literally.
Hombre de Accion
© Hasbro... My Grandson Was A Robot!
by John Denning (Sat 09-09-2006)
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... Spider-Man Classic Toys, Wave 2 (Thu 12-07-2000)
Comic Continuum reports that Toy Biz has announced plans to release a second series of Spider-Man Classic action figures this spring, around March. The figure list for the second series this time around includes Classic Spider-Man, Battle Ravaged Spider-M...Toys Breaks Thanksgiving Record (Mon 11-29-1999)
To no one`s surprise, the Disney-Pixar computer-anmated TOY STORY 2 was the big hit for the five-day Thanksgiving weekend. The #1 film at the box office earned nearly $81-million, breaking the previous Turkey day record held by Pixar`s A BUG`S LIFE.The re..."Star Wars" Toys Heading to Stores in Full Force
by News Editor (Sat 04-02-2005)
Hasbro Inc. and other toy makers are preparing to launch the much-anticipated products linked to the next -- and final -- chapter in the "Star Wars" movie franchise.Merchandise will include everything from "a Darth Vader voice-changing helmet, board games... Spidey animated toys! X-Men Evolution update (Wed 07-30-2003)
Comics Continuum has a big round-up of 'Spider-Man' animated news, including a look at the new toy line (first item). The site has also obtained a first look at 'X23,' the new episode of 'X-Men: Evolution' which features the debut of a female character...Spider-Man toys swinging into stores (Fri 06-25-2004)
Comic book superheroes continue to kick butt in toyland. Marvel and DC Comics, known for their familiar lineup of superstar superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Superman and Batman, have managed to keep their properties marketable in ever-...Spider-Man Toys at Burger King (Wed 06-30-2004)
What's that tingle? Is Doc Ock attacking or is Mary Jane in trouble? It's your spidey sense saying you have a chance to win exciting prizes in the Spidey Sense Game at BURGER KING restaurants this summer in connection with the action-packed blockbuster Sp...Toy Fair Batman Begins Toys from Mattel (Sat 02-26-2005)
Mattel had several new Batman Begins product on display the year. They have two series of basic figures planned along Light-up Deluxe Batman figures.Look At These Justice League Toys!
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-08-2002)
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Fans who were
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available at Subway restaurants next month will be pleased by this image sent to
us by Cartoon Network. The net acquire... Smallville news. Batman, Justice League Toys (Sat 02-14-2004)
In other Smallville news, next Wednesday's episode, "Obessession," will guest star Sarah Carter, who was a cast member of the short-lived WB series Black Sash. Mattel has released an image of the Justice League Watchtower Playset, which will be availabl...Mind Reading Toys
by News Editor (Tue 05-01-2007)
Though it's only a prototype now, in the future video game players might be playing games with their minds, literally and figuratively, via brain wave-reading technology. Special head gear could be worn with "a sensor that touches the user's forehead... Toy Maniac: Last Look at the SDCC Toys
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 08-14-2008)
The dust has now settled on the San Diego Comic Con. Prices have already begun to rise on eBay for a lot of the exclusives. Cobra Commander in the Blue Suit is already going through the roof. There was almost too much to look on the showroom floor at the ... HEROES Toys: Series 2 & 3
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)
Series 1 of NBC’s “Heroes” 7 inch action figures are expected to be in specialty retail stores in June of this year. Having seen what I believe are the final versions of the figures, I have to say that I am more than impressed with ... DVD Toys (Fri 02-15-2002)
According to a piece on Animenation, Toycom is looking to import three Appleseed figures this summer from Japan, and each of the figures will contain a 3-4 minute DVD that will have scenes containing that character. They also mention that they're bringing...Clash of the Titans: Kraken
by John Denning (Tue 10-17-2006)
Gentle Giant Studios' 3D scanning work for a variety of films and animation translate perfectly into the world of designer toys. Their early involvement with films allows them to utilize scanning done for a film's production to create toys, busts, and sta... The Force is Weak in Finding Certain Figures
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-30-2002)
Call me a wuss. I just had no desire to fight the insane crowds of STAR WARS freaks… er, fanatics on opening weekend. I just didn’t have a Force-driving desire to rush out and see it, nor to pick up any of the CLONES (sorry, STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK... Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-15-2007)
In 1984 Kenner got a license to produce action figures based on the villains and heroes from DC Comics in the Super Powers toy line. With Toy Biz acquiring the Marvel license, it was a smart move on DC’s part to compete with the other comic compa... A Short Introduction
by Mathew McKee (Mon 03-19-2007)
Hello! and welcome to the ramblings of a toy department employee. My name is Matt McKee and I will be your guide through wide world of toys. I work at a comic book store as the lowest man on the totem pole in the toy department. This mea... A.I.s Last All Summer Long
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 07-17-2001)
It's ironic that 2001 would be the year of release for one of Stanley Kubrick's most eagerly awaited and controversial motion pictures. With Steven Spielberg writing and directing what was to be the late master's greatest sci-fi epic, A.I. is a film to be... I'll Trade Ya
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 08-01-2002)
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 McFarlane Toys sculptors) gave He-Man a huge facelift for Mattel. That totally rocks. But it got me to thi... STAR WARS, Nothin' But STAR WARS!
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 12-03-2000)
STAR WARS: POWER OF THE JEDI -- Collections 1&2 (Hasbro) Let's start this look at Star Wars toys with Hasbro's latest Star Wars 3-3/4-inch figures in sets and in sealed cases. Set 1 features six figures, primarily from Episode I. These figures are grouped... TOY STORY 2: The Career of John Lasseter
by Mike Lyons (Fri 11-26-1999)
It`s fitting that John Lasseter is the creator of both TOY STORY 1 and 2. After all, it`s not everyone who treats toys with such Holy Grail protectiveness. `My office is just wall-to-wall shelves of all different types of toys,` says Lasseter. `I have fiv... TOY STORY 2: The Little Movie That Could
by Mike Lyons (Wed 11-24-1999)
TOY STORY 2 should really be subtitled: `The Little Movie That Could.` The sequel to the computer-animated landmark blockbuster almost never became the can`t-miss hit of this year`s holiday season, which it now seems poised to be. When the original TOY S... Office Space
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 05-16-2002)
So I just started a new job. No, contrary to public opinion, writing about toys is not a million-dollar career. In order to support the evil, toy-addicting life we lead, many of us need to actually take on... gasp... yes, work.Now, what I actually do is u... Stan Winston Readies First Toy Line
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-18-2001)
Stan Winston’s Oscar-winningt makeup effects studio has contributed creatures and characters to two of this years most highly anticipated films, JURASSIC PARK III and A.I. Toys is for me huge. But that’s not what he is most excited about at the moment. He... ADV Films Makes Announcements at Sakura CON (Wed 04-28-2004)
SAKURA CON, Seattle, April 28, 2004 - ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., made several major announcements from the Sakura CON show in Seattle on Saturday, April 24, 2004. Acquisitions ADV Films announced two acquisitions. Th...Bandai America and Bandai Entertainment Features New Toy and Anime Properties at Comic-Con International (Mon 07-14-2003)
Leading Toy & Entertainment Company Showcases Fan Favorites & Previews Exclusive New Properties at Interactive "Bandai Stage and Theater" Exhibit CYPRESS, CA, July 14, 2003 - Renowned among fans for their popular toy and entertainment properties, Banda...The (Super) Power 100
by THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Tue 08-05-2003)
In this month's Cinescape (on newsstands now), we offer up the (Super) Power 100. You got the full skinny on Numbers 1-50, but only a casual listing of who made the remaining 100. Now, only available through Cinescape.com, we proudly present the guts, the... "Mario Vs Donkey Kong 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 12-22-2006)
Falling back to what originally made Nintendo money we have a tweaked version of the Jumpman game. For those who do not know Jumpman was the first game that Nintendo released to the public, and it led to them becoming a very successful company. The co... THE SIMPSONS "Treehouse of Horror 2" and "Christmas" Playsets
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 11-06-2001)
Just like THE SIMPSONS' annual "Treehouse of Horror" animated specials, Playmates looks like they're employing a similar tact with the "Treehouse of Horror" playsets which are exclusive to Toys "R" Us at this time of the year. Last year, they released the... Secrets of SAILOR MOON Revealed.
by L. Jagi Lamplighter (Tue 08-22-2000)
One of the great joys of any fan is getting a peek at inside information about the production or meaning of a favorite show. Recently, Kunihiko Ikuhara, director of Revolutionary Girl Utena and various Sailor Moon episodes, came to the Baltimore, Marylan... LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER 6-Inch & 12-Inch Action Figures (Playmates)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-24-2001)
Gone are the familiar curves and exaggerated features of video game-vixen Lara Croft, the pixilated adventurer-babe created by Eidos. Playmates' "Tomb Raider: The Adventures of Lara Croft" line of 6-inch and 9-inch action figures made an initial splash on... THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: Gotham City Enforcement Team
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 07-10-2001)
Hasbro has finally heeded the pleas of Batman fans, producing the first ever Commissioner Gordon figure based on THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES. (Of course, fans have only been asking for this figure ever since BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES-inspired toys first d... Let's Get Small, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 06-03-2002)
They were never the phenomenon that the Real American Heroes were, nor were they as popular as those transforming robots that boasted that they were "More Than Meets the Eye." But for some, the Micronauts are another fondly remembered ingredient in the ul... Souls Man
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 07-03-2002)
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... 12" SPIDER-MAN COLLECTOR SERIES: SPIDER-MAN
by JEFF BOND (Sat 06-22-2002)
I don't make toys for a living, but even I can tell you that it's pretty damned hard to make an action figure in a little sewn polyester costume look like a superhero in a skintight supersuit. This has been a given ever since Mego launched a line of 8" su... THE MAGIC BOX - Wonderful Imax Short Subject
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
One of the most innovative works of cinema to emerge last year never made it to a multi-plex near you. Instead, SIEGFRIED AND ROY: THE MAGIC BOX was limited to engagements in Imax 3-D theatres where its amazing imagery and cinematic sleight of hand could ... JEDI STARFIGHTER
by JEFF BOND (Sat 05-18-2002)
The design of the Jedi Starfighter flown by Ewan McGregor’s Obi Wan Kenobi in ATTACK OF THE CLONES was revealed with much fanfare at the 2001 San Diego Comicon as evidence of how George Lucas was hinting in CLONES at the eventual design of the “future” Im... New ATTACK OF THE CLONES Legos
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 01-29-2002)
Alright, maybe the sub-head for this piece is a bit overblown, but the official STAR WARS website has new pictures of toys up, this one for the Lego version of Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter.What's more, the sight has links to other new images of comin... ADV Films Announces Release of Megaman: Upon a Star, Hitting Shelves Today! (Tue 01-04-2005)
HOUSTON, January 4, 2005– ADV Kids is proud to announce an exciting addition to its lineup of fun-filled and educational titles made especially for kids, Megaman: Upon a Star. Look for the fun to commence as Megaman hits the shelves TODAY! Based up...Manga Burnout?
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 09-13-2007)
Will manga ever fall away from mainstream American culture? Elder members of the human race are fond of rattling off every fad that's come and gone throughout their lives; hula hoops, Slinkies, Cabbage Patch dolls. It's tempting to heap the likes of Pokem... We All Deserve Justice
by Carlos Mejia (Mon 01-01-2007)
Alex Ross Justice from DC Direct is undoubtedly one of the strongest toy lines this year and in retrospect it may be considered one of—if not the greatest comic book toy line to ever hit toy shelves. This line is a must have for those who grew u... Primeval Buffy
by News Editor (Mon 04-03-2006)
Select Toys has released an image of their upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure -- "Primeval" Buffy. The figure will be available exclusively from Diamond Select Toys' online and will go one sale in June."Primeval" Buffy marks the fourth and f... The Ties That Bind
by ANDREW KARDON (Thu 08-08-2002)
I've got a complaint. So what else is new, right? But first things first: if you don't open your toys up and just keep them in their packaging, stop reading right now. This doesn't concern you. Save your energy and scroll down to the read the latest news.... Toy Maniac: Open the Exclusive Figure?
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-03-2008)
Several weeks ago I attended a baseball game and was handed a limited edition bobble head figurine as I entered the gate. Everyone in attendance was guaranteed a bobble head that night and the attendance was well over 45,000. Many people collect bobble he... Toynami Acquires Bleach Master License (Tue 06-20-2006)
In good news for Bleach fans who want some new toys, ICv2 is reporting that Toynami - a very independent and fan friendly company - has gained the master license for the property. They have a number of items in development but in order to have toys out fo...World Events Productions Relaunches Hot Selling Licensed Property "Voltron" For Worldwide Distribution (Mon 12-04-2006)
St. Louis, MO, December 4, 2006 - World Events Productions, the company that introduced the world the legendary Voltron: Defender of the Universe classic Anime TV show and licensed toys in the 1980s such as action figures, apparel and video games, is no...Bandai Goes "Amazon Unbox" (Mon 09-11-2006)
BANDAI CHANNEL INC. AND BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO PROVIDE CONTENT FOR "AMAZON UNBOX," AMAZON.COM'S NEW ONLINE DISTRIBUTION SERVICE; GUNDAM SEED AND OTHER TITLES TO BE OFFERED September 11, 2006 "Tokyo, Japan. Bandai Channel, the on-demand video distr...Machine Robo Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-20-2003)
What They SayThe journey of a robot prince begins! The planet Cronos is a world of super-robotic lifeforms, ruled by the wise Master Kirai. But their peaceful existence is shattered by the conquering armies of the Gandora robots. Now, machine combats mach... Dragon Ball Z® Fans Celebrate the Return of Bandai America to the Hit Anime Series from FUNimation® Entertainment (Wed 10-31-2007)
Action Figure Leader Bandai America Inc. Makes its Triumphant Return as the property’s Master Toy Licensee (CYPRESS, CA – October 30, 2007) – A proven leader in the action figure and youth electronics categories, Bandai America Incorpor...Bandai Announces Gundam Seed (Tue 02-17-2004)
NEW YORK, February 15, 2004 ? The legendary Gundam property reaches a milestone year as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Japan. First introduced to the United States market five years ago, Gundam has proved an international phenomenon, and Bandai Ame...Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b...