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The GALAXXOR 002/NEBULARR figure will be released today (January 25th 2017) at 8PM CT over at Galaxxor.com. Produced in a pearlescent white vinyl, these 5.5-inch tall figures feature Glyos vinyl-compatible articulation at the head, shoulders and chest/waist.
Hot Toys has created a new Cosbaby series based on the hit Netflix and Marvel television production – Daredevil. The lineup includes Daredevil, Punisher, and Elektra, all modeled after their appearances in Season 2 of the show. Each Cosbaby stands approximately 3.75 inches tall and features a bobble-head function.
Hasbro and 3A Toys have announced the first release in the epic Transformers Generation One (TFG1) Premium Scale Collectible Series – the heroic Leader of the Autobots – Optimus Prime. Taking direct inspiration from the 1980s toy and animated series character model, Ashley Wood and the development team at ThreeA have taken a remixed approach that blends their uniquely stylized aesthetics while retaining Optimus Prime’s original iconic look.
Bryan from Paper Foldables has created this Mike Tyson Paper Foldable based on the champ from the classic NES game – “Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!”.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the iconic film The Godfather, Funko is making an offer you can’t refuse: the Corleone crime family in Pop! Vinyl form. The Pop! Movies: The Godfather series features Don Vito Corleone, and his sons Michael, Sonny, and Fredo.
Argonaut Resins will be releasing the Halcon Falcon Series 4 birds will be releasing today (January 24th 2017) at 9PM EST. This all new wave of 2.75-inch tall resin cast falcons will feature some blue, green, turquoise, and purple colors
Master Bing a.k.a. the Fortune Teller is back to celebrate Chinese New Year. Paul Shih is releasing a special edition Fortune Teller CNY (for the Chinese New Year) that’s coated with gold finishing and includes a festive fortune saying….in its butt. This CNY edition is limited to only 5 pieces, and they run for $45.00 plus shipping. You’ll be able to pick one up at Paul’s shop (linked above) beginning on Wednesday January 25th 2017 at 5PM EST.
The Sucklord has released a series of 18 pieces – or slices – of what he’s calling a Suck-Slice. For $150.00, you can pick up one life-size Fantasy Pizza Slice. This 1/2″ thick wood slice with mounted resin figures and multiple paint applications includes an attached bracket on back for easy wall hanging.
Gwen Poole, aka GwenPool, has left the real world to join the world of Funko Pop! vinyl. They’ve released a trio of Pop! Marvel: GwenPool vinyl figures…including a few variants.
Funko is bringing us back to the 1990’s with their new Pop! lineup – the Pop! Television: Baywatch series. Yes, these are from the old television show that ran from 1989-2001, not the film that’s coming out later this year.
Hot Toys has announced a new version of their 1/6th scale Harley Quinn figure. The 1/6th scale Harley Quinn – Prisoner Version features the star of the Suicide Squad film in her jail jumpsuit.
Based on Margot Robbie’s appearance as Harley Quinn in the film, this movie-accurate collectible figure features a newly sculpted head, a newly developed specialized body with enhanced leg articulations, finely tailored prisoner costume, a variety of accessories she enjoys as a “privileged” inmate, and a specially designed figure stand with character backdrop and a removable prison cell mattress.
Mikie Graham is taking part in the 5th annual Blamo Toys Custom Show happening this weekend in Aspen, Colorado at The BLK MKT pop up. For The Minky Show, Mikie created The Lost Blamonaut. If you’re interested in Mikie’s Minky custom, or any of the 30+ incredible customs from the show, check out Blamotoys.com.
Toy Art Gallery is releasing a new SpongeBob DX vinyl figure from Secret Base. The Purple/Clear SpongeBob DX features a white vinyl inner skeleton with a split outer shell (half color/half clear and white).
Super7 is teasing fans of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy comic book series with their latest announcement. Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Lobster Johnson, and Liz Sherman will be making their way to the 3.75-inch scale ReAction figure line.
Walter Jacott (aka Chauskoskis) is showing off the test pull of his upcoming sofubi vinyl figure – HUAXOLOTL. It’s the big turkey-looking guy in the middle
