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Bigshot Toyworks’ latest project is in conjunction with the folks at WeLoveFine. They created Gomez, a character from the popular cross-platform game Fez (available on Playstation, XBOX, Steam, etc). The Gomez figure is produced by WeLoveFine in vinyl and measures in at 4.25 inches tall. The figure is currently available for pre-order from WeLoveFine for $25.00. The estimated ship date is between October 9th 2017 and October 11th 2017.
Diamond Comic Distributors and Beast Kingdom present new additions to their line of PREVIEWS Exclusive Action Figures. Fans can pick up Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus – the now iconic duo from Rogue One – in that stylized Egg Attack line. With the likeness of superstar Donnie Yen, this elaborate Chirrut action figure features professional coating and a moveable eye design that fully depicts the enchanting assertive look present by the character. Accompanying Chirrut is his ever-present guardian Baze. Featuring a domineering temperament and a one-piece uniform made of real fabrics, Baze is ready to wage war against the Empire with the Rebels.
Mezco has announced a new figure from the 2007 horror film – Trick ‘r Treat. The 15-inch Mega Scale Trick ‘r Treat Sam is part pumpkin, part supernatural being. Standing an impressive 15 inches tall, Sam comes complete with his infamous and mysterious sack as well as his deadly oversized translucent lollipop. Remove his film accurate hood mask to behold his twisted demonic visage. His tattered orange footie pajamas complete the outfit. Sam features over 9 points of articulation.
Funko has announced the release of their Pop! Television: BoJack Horseman series. From the hit Netflix cartoon, collectors will be able to get their hands on the washed-up sitcom star BoJack Horseman and his Hollywoo pals – slacker sidekick Todd; Hollywoo-savvy handler – Princess Carolyn; cynical confidant – Diane; and peppy puppy – Mr. Peanutbutter.
The March 2017 Loot Crate was designed to help you unleash the beast within. With the Primal theme, this month’s crate features exclusives items from Overwatch, Wolverine, Jurassic Park, and Predator. It includes the “Explore The World Of Primal” Loot Crate magazine.
Titan Merchandise and Miramax have announced the new range of blind-boxed 3-inch tall Pulp Fiction TITANS. Most of the main characters from Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece are represented here: Pumpkin and Honey Bunny, Jules and Vincent, Marsellus and his wife Mia, Jimmie, Captain Koons, Zed and The Gimp. Each 3-inch tall figure is blind-boxed and some of them come with an awesome character-specific accessory. No word on when these will hit store shelves.
May 5th 2017 will see the release of Marvel Studios’ fun-filled blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In anticipation of this epic blockbuster’s debut, Hot Toys has introduced a Deluxe Version 1/6th scale collectible figure of the Guardians of the Galaxy’s leader – Star-Lord.
The new Star-Lord 1/6th scale collectible figure is expertly crafted based on the image of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in the film. It features a newly developed head sculpt, a newly painted interchangeable LED light-up masked head sculpt,
RPG Jelly Plush is a Kickstarter project from the folks at Loading Crew Crafts. Currently, there are three plush characters unlocked – Kohath the Paladin, Nomura the Rogue, and Fanta the Mage. In the above photo, they are the yellow, blue and black plushies. The other two characters are unlocked at additional funding levels.
Funko has announced the lineup for Pop! WWE: Wave 3 – featuring a whole lot of Finn Balor. This new wave of WWE Pop!s will feature Finn Balor, Mick Foley, Goldberg, and AJ Styles. There will be a Finn Balor chase variant, masked – a 1 in 6 rarity. Also, be sure to look for “The Demon” Finn Balor exclusive (available only at FYE).
Amanda Visell and Michelle Valigura, over at Switcheroo, have released this hand sculpted, hand cast, and hand painted Cheshire Cat and Alice resin figure set. The Cat measures 3.75 inches tall…Alice…is a little shorter. This limited edition of 35 sets is available for $90.00 each.
3A Toys is currently taking pre-orders for their WWR FAUST + DARIO 1/6th set, designed by artist Ashley Wood, over at Bambaland. The 1/6th scale set includes a 14.8-inch tall Faust Armstrong 1G and a 12-inch tall Dario Armstrong Handler. The set is currently available to pre-order for $420.00 (price includes worldwide shipping). It’s expected to begin shipping in Q4 of 2017.
Fresh Monkey Fiction has announced that their Amazing Heroes Wave 2, their Retroverse line of 4.5-inch tall action figures, will launch on Kickstarter in a few weeks. It looks like the series will include Cosmic Madman, Nexus, Stray, The American, Red Hook, Jon Sable, Midnight Tiger, and E-Man.
Funko has announced a new series of mini Dorbz figures based on the classic 1968 Planet of the Apes film. The Dorbz: Plant of the Apes series includes George, Cornelius, and Zira (limited to 5,000 pieces) from the classic Planet of the Apes movie. George has a chase variant featured in his astronaut suit.
Hot Toys has introduced the 1/6th scale Jyn Erso (Imperial Disguise Version) collectible figure based on the appearance of Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in Imperial disguise. The highly accurate collectible figure features a newly painted head sculpt of Jyn Erso, an interchangeable Imperial Ground Crew helmet, expertly tailored costume, a pair of batons, a blaster pistol, and a specially designed figure stand.
The 1/6th scale Jyn Erso in Imperial Disguise is currently available to pre-order over at Sideshow Collectibles
Funko has announced announced that WWE superstars will be arriving in Pint Size Hero form. The Pint Size Heroes: WWE Superstars series features some of the biggest names in WWE. According the image above, there’s Kevin Owens, Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Andre the Giant, Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, The New Day, Nikki Bella, Sasha Banks, Enzo Amore, The Ultimate Warrior, and Randy Savage. In addition, look for special exclusive characters at Toys “R” Us like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ric Flair, and Finn Balor.
