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Why You Shouldn’t Hold Your Breath for Indie Spotlight Series 2

If there's such a thing as vaporware in toys...I feel that Shocker Toys' Indie Spotlight Series 2 would definitely qualify. Actually, Shocker is fairly notorious for delays and unreleased collectibles. Ask the folks who are still waiting for the Indie Spotlight Series 2 figures that they pre-ordered in 2008. What's that? They're no longer Shocker [...]

2011 SDCC, Shocker Toys

Shocker Toys’ SDCC Exclusives

Shocker Toys will be at San Diego Comic Con in Booth #3351 with a pair of exclusives. The exclusive 1st edition artist signature Tick action figure features a hand written number on back and a foil signature seal on the front. It can be signed by artist/creator Ben Edlund at the New England Comic’s Booth [...]

Shocker Toys

Shocker Toys – The Tick and Madman

Shocker Toys has announced that The Tick and Mucus Tick action figures are currently in stock (who said they were vaporware?). They'll run $24 and $27 respectively (including shipping). Shocker has also given collectors a sneak preview of an upcoming Indie Spotlight figure - comic hero, Madman. Madman will come in an Indie Spotlight 2-pack [...]

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Mallows Licenses

Shocker Toys will be attending the International Toy Fair this weekend, and one of the figure lines they'll be showing off is the Mallows. These 5” tall marshmallow themed designer figures feature up to 10 points of articulation and up to 7 interchangeable parts. While we've seen some of these licenses, they've added a few [...]

Shocker Toys, Toy Reviews

REVIEW: DIY Mallows

Background Shocker Toys – known for their Shockini and Indie Spotlight lines – recently launched their line of urban vinyl inspired figures – Mallows. While the company has released a few licensed character Mallows, we’ll be taking a look at...

2009 SDCC, Shocker Toys

SDCC 2009: Shocker Toys

Shocker Toys introduced us to their Mallows line of customizable (and licensed) figures. In total, they had the Phantom, Dr. Rockso, the SDCC Collector Version, and Black and White blank Mallows. And something I'm looking forward to - The Tick...

Shocker Toys

Wasabi Pow Mallows

Shocker Toys is showing off the first design from their Sushi Pack Mallows lineup.The Wasabi Pow figure is our favorite Mallows design we've seen so far. It definitely has that designer figure personality. Not sure when it'll be released, but...

Shocker Toys

SDCC Exclusive Mallows

We have photos of the SDCC Exclusive Mallows from Shocker Toys. If you're wondering why they are called Mallows...you might want to check out their marshmallow shaped noggin. These are the new designer toy line that's been introduced by the...

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Shocker Toys’ SDCC Exclusives

Shocker Toys has announced their lineup of San Diego Comic Con exclusives for their booth - #3849. Dick Tracy - B&W Suit (6" tall) - 500 pieces Dick Tracy - B&W Trenchcoat (6" tall) - 250 pieces (Must get a...

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Black and White Dick Tracy

Shocker Toys will be offering exclusive Black and White Dick Tracy action figures at this year's San Diego Comic Con. This is a first for Dick Tracy to appear as hyper-articulated action figures in creator Chester Gould's black and white...