Throughout the week I have been focusing on several different toy lines showcased at ToyFair. The event at the Jacob Javitz Center was enormous. I could probably write one article a day for the next three weeks. Instead, I thought would gi...
This column is for you loyal Maniacs that love toys, action figures and video games. Whether you are the avid gamer or the occasional one I will do my best to bring you some of the latest news and game titles. If you are an avid collector of action figure...
A trip to Toy Biz’s annual ToyFair display all but guarantees a good time for any comic fan, seeing as much as the toy company is in fact a division of Marvel Enterprises. So it’s no wonder then that Toy Biz are the lucky blokes who got the much-cherishe...
CINESCAPE’s coverage of New York City’s 2002 ToyFair continues with a bunch of photos taken at the Sideshow Toy display. The company is another standout in the world of action figures and high-end collectibles, and they’ve grown increasingly geared to th...
It`s no big secret, but if you want your first real taste of the upcoming year in animation, you attend the annual International ToyFair. The reason is simple. No form of entertainment relies as heavily on toy licenses as animated television shows and fe...
Well, it’s that time again here in New York City—time for the American International ToyFair. 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...
ToyFair hit the Jacob Javitz Center in New York last weekend and NECA unveiled new figures planned for release in 2008. Most noticeably of which were additions to their popular Cult Classics Series.
This year there will be several new additio...
Next up in CINESCAPE’s ongoing coverage of this month’s American International ToyFair in New York City is a visit to the Playmates Toys showroom. While Playmates is well established as a provider of various girls and boys toys, it was—until recently—the...
NEW YORK, NY (February 14, 2003)—In the wake of its recent anime hits, Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Escaflowne and Cowboy Bebop, Bandai Entertainment, the premiere distributor of Japanese animation DVD's in North America, is introducing exciting new anime pro...
We’ve already been treated to a glimpse of Hasbro’s STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES toys thanks to the four Sneak Preview figures that were released a few weeks ago (did you get your Jango?). But the big day is coming next Tuesday, April 23, ...
Today we continue to explore the depths of ToyFair 2002 with a look at Mezco Toyz’ showroom. Mezco is a young company that made its mark on the action figure world last year with some very interesting and diverse products. They first gained notice with t...
Our photo coverage of this year’s industry ToyFair in New York City continues with a trip to the Mattel showroom. Mattel, of course, is one of the “big boys” of the toy industry, with an array of products in their line-up geared to boys, girls and childr...
With details about to surface in San Diego about the remake I thought I would pick Gort fromThe Day The Earth Stood Still as my spotlight toy of the week. Over half a century later there is still shock and awe when he walks on to the screen. Klaatu’...
The Toy Maniac was on hand at the San Diego Comic Con this year. I snapped as many pictures as I could of what I thought all you Maniacs would love to see. I got a lot of pictures of Hasbro’s ever growing Star Wars line. If Indiana Jones and the Kin...
Welcome to the second Toy Maniac column. This week I found what could be the oddest, if not the coolest, San Diego Comic Con exclusive. I continued a quest for a figure at the local stores and finally got the scoop on that Red Hulk figure I saw at the New...
Our good friends at Mezco Toyz have supplied Mania with an exclusive first look at the 18 inch Hellboy figure form the Hellboy 2: the Golden Army series.
Mezco returns for round two of Hellboy’s big screen adventures. Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, wr...
In space, no one can hear you scream. Audiences, however, have been screaming in shock and terror at Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi/horror masterpiece Alien for nearly thirty years. Today NECAonline revisits the original sci-fi nightmare as we debut composite...
On the other hand, the Toy Biz folks let us snap away at the SPIDER-MAN movie toys. Here's the 6-inch J. Jonah Jameson.And the 6-inch Norman Osborn (note the Goblin helmet on the chair)Click here to check out page 3 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom...
Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to photograph most of Toy Biz's new LORD OF THE RINGS and TWO TOWERS figures - so you'll have to content yourself with this glimpse of Balrog (with Gandalf).The Balrog figure, along with the rest of the TWO TOWERS line, i...
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...
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 ToyFair2008). Series 2 is set to consist of&nb...
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...
The Doctor from "Eye of the Beholder"The Ebonite Interrogator from "Nightmare"The Zanti MisfitClick here to check out page 3 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Sideshow takes their turn at Ash and Evil Ash from ARMY OF DARKNESS.The best known of the Sideshow line: Universal Classic MonstersClick here to check out page 4 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, and Lon Chaney Sr. from LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHTSideshow has acquired the James Bond license and is readying an array of 12-inch figures based on the series' 19 or so films, including various Bonds, villains and, of course, Bond c...
HOGAN'S HEROES......and GET SMART figuresClick here to check out page 9 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Scaramanga (Christopher Lee), Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman), and Sean Connery as BondJim Henson and Frank Oz's THE DARK CRYSTAL is also getting the Sideshow treatment.Click here to check out page 8 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to retu...
Sideshow's license agreement with The Jim Henson Company will also be resulting in THE MUPPET SHOW busts. A series of twenty busts will begin to appear this summer and continue through 2003.The 24-inch plush Wolf Pozer, which follows in the footsteps of t...
More LOTR bustsThe new Cave Troll figureClick here to check out page 15 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Lurtz and The Witchking of Angmar figuresThe Cave Troll bust and other figuresClick here to check out page 16 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
More of Bayonets & Barbed WireSix Gun LegendsClick here to check out page 12 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
And yet more busts (that's Bilbo on the left)Pippin, High Elven Infantryman, Orc Soldier and Ringwraith bustsClick here to check out page 19 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Nazgul Steed bust and Moria Orc Archer statueSaruman the White figureAnd lastly, we close out our look at Sideshow Toy with three more figures: Orc Brute, Merry, and ArwenClick here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Sideshow Toy announces that they have scored the collectibles license for all incarnations of the STAR TREK universe. Launching the line in March 2003 will be busts of William Shatner's Captain Kirk and Leonard Nimoy's Mr. Spock. The sculptures will stand...
The Ringwraith and Steed 15-inch statueLOTR plaqueClick here to check out page 18 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
HOLY GRAIL packagingOf course, Sideshow's teaming with Weta Collectibles has yielded some of the most handsome LORD OF THE RINGS movie products out there. Weta Workshop of New Zealand is in fact the company responsible for the props, armor, make-up and so...
Oddjob, Roger Moore as Bond, and Tee HeeGeorge Lazenby's underrated Bond, Telly Savalas as Blofeld, and Roger Moore againClick here to check out page 7 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
More war-mongering: the Brotherhood of Arms line...and now for something completely different - MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL action figures!Click here to check out page 13 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main To...
Oliver Stone's PLATOON is getting action figures too.Sideshow's Bayonets & Barbed Wire seriesClick here to check out page 11 of the photos from the Sideshow Toy showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
The Iron Man Marvel Legends figure in its packagingAnd here we have the Spider-Man & Friends Action Heroes line.Click here to check out page 17 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
There are three assortments of 6-inch figures in the works at the moment. The first is available now, with the second and third groups shipping this month and in August, respectively. Here's the Green Goblin.And Battle Ravaged Spider-ManClick here to chec...
Leaving the movie world, here we have action figures based on the comic book version of Spider-Man. Series I offers Magnetic Spider-Man, Web Splasher Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus and The Lizard.Series II gives us Web Climbing Spider-Man, Water Web Shooting ...
Another damned car. Spider-Man doesn't need a car!A Spider-Man playsetClick here to check out page 14 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Spidey assumes all sorts of professions with these rather silly figures.We hate to do it to you, but we close our Toy Biz coverage with the weakest figure in an otherwise impressive line-up: Police Officer Spider-Man.Click here to return to the main Toy F...
Ultra Pose Spider-Man with Wall Sticking ActionThe inevitable Spider-Man vehicle toys - just hope you don't see Spidey riding one of those in the movie.Click here to check out page 10 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the mai...
Super Poseable Spider-Man (with gargoyle base)Spidey, Mary Jane and the Green GoblinClick here to check out page 5 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Spidey's alter ego, Peter ParkerSpider-Man with Web Shooting ActionClick here to check out page 6 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
More Classic Monsters: Lon Chaney as Larry Talbot, The Wolf Man, Bela Lugosi as Bela the Gypsy, Lugosi as Murder Legendre, and a couple of Dwight Frye figuresPhantom of the Opera, Vampyre (Nosferatu) and DraculaClick here to check out page 5 of the photos...
The Battle Attack Goblin Glider is attached to a controller that lets the user rotate the Goblin and shoot pumpkin bombs.6-inch figure packagingClick here to check out page 11 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main Toy Fa...
More packaging12-inch and Ultra Pose figure packagingClick here to check out page 12 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Sideshow's awesome 12-inch classic television figures include OUTER LIMITS characters like the Ebonite Interrogator, Gwyllm, Ikar and Alien Soldier. The figures are due this spring and summer.Some of THE TWILIGHT ZONE's most famous episodes are also being...
Each and every year the big chain retailers and department stores start getting ready for the holidays the day after Labor Day. There is however, one retailer who strikes before the summer is even over on its holiday marketing and gift giving. That retail...
Fan favorite toy company Sideshow Toy delighted slasher fans last week at ToyFair in New York City with their announcement of their "Modern Horror Classics" line of figures. Already beloved for their treatment of the Classic Universal Monsters like Frank...
The 12-inch Roto figures really give a feel for the texture of each character's "armor" (this ain't just spandex).The three major characters will be available in May for this 12-inch Collector Series.Click here to check out page 9 of the photos from the T...
Marvel Legends recreates classic Marvel characters in their original form. Here's Assortment I, due in April: Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Toad.Some others you can expect to see when Assortment II ships in August.Click here to check out page 16 of ...
The Marvel Studios line offers new 12-inch figures that are highly detailed and have over 25 points of articulation.Front and center, Captain America, with Blade and Wolverine behind himClick here to check out page 15 of the photos from the Toy Biz showro...
The Green Goblin againWith the Dual Action Web Blaster, you can shoot webs just like Spider-Man (super villain not included)!Click here to check out page 8 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
A glimpse of Peter Parker's "wrestling" personaCool action!Click here to check out page 7 of the photos from the Toy Biz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
In the process of revealing a new toy line, Hasbro has also provided us something to report in connection with the recent Cloverfield monster movie. The toy company has revealed a limited collector's edition model of the Cloverfield Monster...
Making noise is what sideshows do best. Sure they’ve also got their fair share of freaks and carnival barkers, but that’s why people love ’em. And the same holds true for the collector-friendly toy company Sideshow Toy. No, the people working there aren’t...
We all want to know what is going on behind closed doors. Who decides what character gets chosen and what character falls to the wayside? Hasbro has opened their doors to Mania with their Marvel Q&A about their figures for the past, present and future...
The Anime Dub Recognition Awards in the English Track for June went longer than usual this time with all three categories going to a run-off for the first time. As the dust settled, three of the more popular dubs of the past year added to their previous s...
Mezco was definitely one of the many highlights at the International ToyFair in New York City. Not only did they reveal their highly detailed figures of NBC’s Heroes and Dark Horse’s Hellboy 2, they also debuted several new figures in th...
Emmy Award Winning Show Attends the Nation's Largest Anime/Manga Convention
Anaheim, California (April 18, 2008) ‹The Emmy Award winning and popular stop-motion animation sketch comedy show, Robot Chicken, which airs on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim is...
Typically, when I hear the name Disney, I flinch. To me, the brand is synonymous with `all-powerful, way-too-influential, money-grubbing conglomerate.` (I flinch the same way when I hear the name Blockbuster.) Don’t get me wrong: Disney’s animation team i...
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT AND MANGA TO PREMIERE 'GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX – 2nd GIG’
AT THE TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR IN HOLLYWOOD ON FEBRUARY 7th, 2005
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE PRODUCTION I.G. PRESIDENT, MITSUHISA ISHIKAWA (GH...
Plus Anime Expo, winners of EMMA contest, reviews & more in episode 70!
GRIMES, IA, July 3, 2008 -- Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. counts down to the Anime Expo and holiday weekend with a look at the Tokyo Toy Show, plus re...
Leading Industry Experts Speak on the U.S. Anime/Manga Industries and the Announcement of the SPJA Award Finalists
Anaheim, California (March 18, 2008) ‹ The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the overseeing body of the nation's lar...
Otakon has come and successfully gone. The Otaku Convention's fifteenth year was a success, breaking attendance numbers with over 26,000+ anime-crazed souls bouncing around the Baltimore Convention Center. The special guests were a hit, especially Japan's...
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...
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...
The Viz Media Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 4, 2008 at noon. Representing Viz Media were Director of Product Marketing Mark Chang, Senior Product Manager Candice Uyloan, and Editor Kit Fox. In addition to announcements regarding DVD and mang...
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...
The Viz Media Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 4, 2008 at noon. Representing Viz Media were Director of Product Marketing Mark Chang, Senior Product Manager Candice Uyloan, and Editor Kit Fox. In addition to announcements regarding DVD and mang...
Woody, the pull-string cowboy hero of 1995`s blockbuster, TOY STORY may be the first animated character to undergo male menopause. In this month`s eagerly awaited sequel, the computer-animated hero experiences a very human emotion. `He has his mid-life cr...
Finally, finally, finally. Comic fans finally have some unbelievably cool superhero action figures. On the Marvel side, Toy Biz is outdoing itself with its super-poseable, beautifully sculpted MARVEL LEGENDS line. THE THING. NAMOR. DOOM. You name it. And ...
Recently, I was in Wal*Mart, checking out the empty pegs where toys for Christmas should be(!), when I happened to spy a few X-Men: The Movie action figures stuffed in amongst the dust-encrusted Titan A.E. and even dustier Max Steel figures. Lo and behold...
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...
Los Angeles, California (July 4, 2008) ‹ At approximately 7:45 pm on July 3,
2008 Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Chief Executive Officer Ms. Trulee Karahashi announced the winners of the fan voted SPJA Awards for
2008 at the Wachovia VIP ...
Y’know, Toy Biz is messing with my marriage. No, it’s not ’cause I’m spending all my money on their SPIDER-MAN MOVIE figures. Or even the awesome new MARVEL LEGENDS figures. Uh uh. The problem goes a lot deeper than that. Y’see, this fall, Toy Biz is putt...
Bandai Entertainment Leads with Most Nominations Followed by Viz Media, Geneon Entertainment, Bandai Visual and FUNimation Entertainment
Anaheim, California (March 27, 2008) ‹ The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the overseeing bo...
Can you feel it? The energy crackling in the air. The anticipation hovering in the wind. The rush of insanity. The stench of unwashed fanboys. Yep, that can mean only one thing in the summer: convention time! As convention season really swings into high g...
After some legal complications that prevented the release of this Mezco toy line from last year, the Cryptozoology action figures are finally here. The figures, which consist of legendary creatures such as Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil, are smaller than or...
Toy designers get no respect. Well, it's not like they're spit on by people, but they just don't get the props they deserve. Not like other celebrities. Movie stars have their following. As do authors and rock stars. Yeah, even drummers get groupies. And ...
Toy Biz is a place where Legends are made. No, really. Yes, these guys continue to put out some fantastic action figures based on the coolest Marvel Comics characters around. But that’s not what’s so legendary about them. Uh uh. The NY-based toy company i...
There’s a certain sort of… je ne sais quoi… to a new anime convention, especially when it’s one of the smaller conventions. That might sound a bit weird with the summer being full of big conventions like AnimeExpo and Otakon...
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...
A new line of construction toys based on the BATMAN and JUSTICE LEAGUE cartoon series and designed for Art Asylum's "Minimates" action figures is planned for the fall of 2004. Called C3, the sets will have their public debut at the New York ToyFair sched...
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...
The wait is over. Conan the Barbarian will finally have his own series of action figures. NECAonline has just released two different sculpts of Conan in the likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger from the classic film Conan the Barbarian.
I saw this Con...
While the Japanese anime industry is suffering from overproduction, currently producing about two thirds of the world’s new animation, the glut found an outlet at this weekend’s Tokyo Anime Fair. Foreign buyers poured in to snap up rights t...
Look for lots of JAMES BOND collectible figures to turn up, starting in 2002.The Sideshow toy company has confirmed rumors that they have acquired the rights to create 12" collectible figures that will tie into the 40th anniversary of the JAMES BOND film ...
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...
NECAonline continues coverage of the latest figures from this year's International ToyFair as we debut the second figure from the upcoming newest series of Cult Classics Action Figures. Joining Stuntman Mike in Series 7 is the star of Tim Burton's 1988 ...
New Year - New Bands - New Challenge
Anaheim, California (March 14, 2008) ‹ New Year. New Anime. New Music. New Bands. New Challenge! Prepare your band for battle as Anime Expo® presents the Battle of the Bands at this year's Anime Expo® 2008...
Toei Animation and FUNimation Bring Popular Pirate Adventure Property to
ToyFair2008
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS (February 18, 2008) – Tokyo-based Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has appointed FUNimation Entertainment, as Agent, to act on its behalf in No...
The pop culture nirvana that is the San Diego Comic Con is less than two months away now. Many of us will make the trek to San Diego. Some go for the news. Others go for the costumes. Many just go to see what the hubbub is all about. Mezco Toyz is...
Future Hiro- One of the most highly anticipated figures of the season, is now available for pre order at Mezco Direct. Future Hiro features his highly detailed sword of Takezo Kensei, as well as a sword sheath. This limited edition figure (edition s...
Over the weekend, we had our first look at the new Abomination character (played by Tim Roth) by way of a toy snapshot. Now, it seems as if we're getting our first report of actual footage shown at Germany's Nuremberg ToyFair from AICN:
It was great to ...
The late Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter, will be immortalized in a new action figure designed in his likeness. The talking Irwin figure, which has been approved his family, will be unveiled at the International ToyFair in New York Cit...
As most people inside the industry wrap up their holiday vacations, I’ll pass along the closing Box Office Report of the 2007 year... and what a year it has been. The industry as a whole clearly topped its previous year and foreign distrib...
Viz Media's spreadsheet to retailers is getting out there a bit more and a breakdown of their DVD releases for December 2008 continues their push into the heavy realm of series box sets:
Death Note, Vol.8 - 100 minutes - $24.98 - 12/30/2008
Death Note,...
TOY STORY was one of the best overrated movies ever made. To be honest, the screenplay wasn`t all that wonderful: the plot mechanics were loose; the lead character, Woody, was really a selfish, unsympathetic protagonist, and the film didn`t really kick in...
To say this has been an interesting year in animation is putting it mildly. It would be better said that it was a rollercoaster ride, with incredible peaks and valleys, oft times coming within weeks of each other. For the uninitiated, this is the fourth t...
Do I frighten you? Is it my scar?
NECA Releases Images of Cult Classics Stuntman Mike Action Figure
NECA continues coverage of the hottest toys that debuted at this year's International ToyFair as we unveil the first figure in Cult Classics Series 7: ...
...n NECA at ToyFair2008: “NECA had incredible sculpts that went beyond the normal standards of todays action figures. Though Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem was not my favorite film in the Alien/ Predator saga, these figures are incredible ...
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...
Just about every cool horror movie villain has had their toy day over the past couple of years, with Todd McFarlane's company setting the bar quite high with their Michael Myers, Jason, Leatherface and Ash (of EVIL DEAD) figures in the Movie Maniacs serie...
Chess, HARRY POTTER styleMattel holds the master toy license for YU-GI-OH!, the animated show which debuted on the Kids' WB! in October 2001.Click here to check out page 7 of the photos from the Mattel showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair pa...
New apparel featuring exclusive series artwork arrives July 2008!
GRIMES, IA, April 18, 2008 - Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce six new T-shirt and tank top designs - featuring character artwork from the hit anime series G...
While crowing about the waves of SIMPSONS related material at the International ToyFair, Peter Byrne, executive vice president of Fox Licensing announced the second season of THE SIMPSONS will be released on DVD in May.More news on an exact date is comin...
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson...
Last week we took a look back at the legendary DC toy line Super Powers by Kenner and in an effort to be fair, this week we’ll be looking back at Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars line from Mattel. Consider this the yin to last week’s yang.&...
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ...
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 ToyFair page.
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 ToyFair page.
The very popular Living Dead Dolls are back, this time with series 3."When the wind blows, the cradle will rot."Click here to check out page 5 of the photos from the Mezco Toyz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Tagz offer 3 stamps, plus a customizing kit, so that you can leave your "tag," so to speak. Trust us - the kids'll love it.In the same spirit are the Hoodz figures. Highly posable, they also come with their own mini-spraypaint cans.Click here to check out...
If that Potter kid ever got on your nerves, here's your chance to slime him.The Snake Bites Edible activity set lets kids create their own "venom" which is in fact candy they can eat.Click here to check out page 5 of the photos from the Mattel showroom.Cl...
The Robo Walker figure ties into the WHEN PANTS ATTACK TV special which airs in July. It really walks!Max Steel is back of course, with tons of variations on his high-tech, secret agent adventures.Click here to check out page 11 of the photos from the Mat...
6" YU-GI-OH! action figuresAnd the 2" assortmentClick here to check out page 8 of the photos from the Mattel showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair 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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page...
What He-Man set would be complete without a Castle Grayskull playset?An overgrown resident of Hogwarts gives a demo of Mattel's HARRY POTTER products.Click here to check out page 4 of the photos from the Mattel showroom.Click here to return to the main To...
Mezco's RESERVOIR DOGS figures were quite big last year, and the series continues in 2002. (And yes, the ear is included).Cryptozoology is the "study of creatures whose existence has not been substantiated." The figures include Big Foot, Mothman, Jersey D...
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 ToyFair 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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to ...
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 ToyFair ...
Max Steel figures and accessories include the interactive Sensor Tek Max, Karate Master Max and Sahara Moto-Cannon vehicle.And lastly, we finish out our look at the Mattel showroom with a final photo of various Max Steel incarnations. That Max - what a gu...
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 ToyFair page.
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...
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 ToyFair 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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to r...
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...
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 ToyFair page.
Welcome back to Out of the Box, where chase figures play hard to get and we're too macho to play their games. While everyone else was foolishly wasting their time enjoying the splendor of Comic Con and reporting on timely toy exclusives this past weekend,...
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year
San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...
Company To Offer A Dynamic Array Of Manga Titles For Children, Teens And Adults At Preeminent Publishing Event In Booth #1647
San Francisco, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...
NEW FROM DC DIRECT:
At the New York Comic Con this year DC Direct unveiled their very first series of Watchmen movie figures (see pictures here). The first series included the modern versions of the Silk Spectre, The Nite Owl, an Ozymandias figure and, o...
A day ago, WB put the death nail into the high definition war when they announced their allegiance to Blu-Ray. Shortly there after, New Line did the same, leaving only Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal out of the loop. So, what does Disney do on their Su...
Opening Ceremonies, Industry Conference Panels, AMV, Battle of the Bands and More
Los Angeles, California (July 4, 2008) ‹ Over 18,000+ extremely ecstatic pre-registered attendees took over the Los Angeles Convention Center for the first full day of fun...
Michael Keaton is coming back to co-star in another Pixar production. The former caped crusader entered their world of animation hits by co-starring in their 2006 film Cars as Lightning's arch nemesis Chick Hicks. IESB.net reports that Keaton has been add...
It looks like Fox is gearing up to release more SIMPSONS parafanalia, if the exhibits at the 2002 International ToyFair 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...
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...
April 18, 2007 (Cypress, CA) - Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that it will distribute Aniplex's release of GURREN LAGANN which was created by anime powerhouse studio GAINAX (Evangelion, Gunbuster, The Wings of Honneamise).
The 27-episode sci...
Animated Series Premiered on Spike TV in January
Look for DVD, Mobile and iTunes Content, Soundtrack and Apparel
GDH and FUNimation Entertainment have announced they will offer a sneak peek of director's cut footage of the critically-acclaimed animated...
For those wanting an outside referene, Altered States Magazine has their coverage up of this past weekends ToyFair wherin it\'s stated that the film is finally coming to the U.S. and will get both a Cartoon Network showing and a DVD release.
[IMG2L] [IMG3R] [IMG4L] [IMG5R] [IMG6L] [IMG7R] [IMG8L] [IMG9R] [IMG10L] [IMG11R] [IMG12L] [IMG13R]Click here to check out page 4 of the photos from the Hasbro STAR WARS showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
Daredevil Bart and series 8 in close-upNice threads Grampa! Series 9 up closeClick here to check out page 8 of the photos from the Playmates showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
"Homer at the Bat"Hans Moleman and other series 7 figures in close-upClick here to check out page 7 of the photos from the Playmates showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
The Row M website has a score of high quality photos from this year's ToyFair happening in New York City, all showing off LEGO's upcoming lineup of action sets for HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. Six new sets based on the third POTTER movie wil...
Diamond Select (DST) has announced plans to release a new BattleStar Galactica Collectible. Via a recent agreement, Art Asylum will handle development of the resin collectibles and Minimate block figures for both the classic show and the modernized serie...
Last year, NECA thrilled fans of Jim Henson's fantasy classic Labyrinth when we released the Cult Classics Presents Jareth the Goblin King Action Figure and the Jareth 12" Action Figure. At this year's International ToyFair, NECA debuted the newest ...
Last week we revealed the first figure in Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem Action Figures Series 3, the Open Mouth Predator, and today we unveil the second half of the series: the Stealth Mode Predator! Masked, cast in translucent plastic with surges of elect...
Diamond Select has announced a new licensing agreement which will allow them to make action figures and ships based on the hit series Battlestar Galactica.The press release:Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, LLC (DST) is proud to announce a licensing...
One of the line's big pushes this year: All-Star Voices Celebrity Figures series 1 (Danny DeVito as Herb Powell, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony and the late, great Phil Hartman as Troy McClure)Springfield Elementary School BusClick here to check out page 5 of t...
Of course, the Boy Genius JIMMY NEUTRON has become quite a presence of late. Mattel has some nice figures based on the movie/TV/animated hero.Look for figures such as Kaa-Boom Box Jimmy, Scooter Pack Jimmy, Goddard Go Bam and Jet Skates Carl.Click here to...
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 ToyFair page.
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...
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 ToyFair page.
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...
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...
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 ToyFair page.
Austin in close-upThe one and only, Run DMCClick here to check out page 3 of the photos from the Mezco Toyz showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
John Belushi's Bluto Blutarsky from the all-time classic ANIMAL HOUSEMezco just grabbed the AUSTIN POWERS 3 license, but expect a "Pimp Austin Powers" at least.Click here to check out page 2 of the photos from the Mezco Toyz showroom.Click here to return ...
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 ToyFair 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 McFarlane Toys showroom.Click here to return to the main ToyFair page.
William B. Davis is making an argument, laying out his analysis. He`s comparing his own character on Fox` The X-Files, the minimally-named Cigarette Smoking Man (or `CSM,`) to David Duchovny`s hero, Fox Mulder. `Let`s start with outcomes,` he says, hands ...
New apparel featuring exclusive series artwork arrives July 2008!
GRIMES, IA, April 18, 2008 - Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce four new T-shirts featuring exclusive artwork from the anime comedy NINJA NONSENSE, a.k.a. Ni...
I believe that 2008 could be the year of the PS3. Microsoft took second place after a monumental pricing blunder by Sony. An arrogant Sony released their new console, as we all know, for $700.00 which forced us to purchase a Blu-Ray player along with...
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...
Prizes Include a Sony PlayStation® 3, Sony PSP®, iPod®, Naruto Booster Packs and Much More!
Anaheim, California (April 29, 2008) —Bandai Collectible Games will be running an official Naruto CCG Kage Tournament at this year's Anime Expo&re...
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...
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 Toy