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Showing posts with label action figure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label action figure. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

World Peacekeepers | Navy SEAL (Deluxe)

08.16.2017 – “World Peacekeepers” has landed to Australian beaches and has jump off planes to the rescue. There have been 18 different types of assortment that’s currently available exclusively in Target Australia.

You’ve probably have seen the basic figures, which is the ones packaged in blister cards. Then there’s the Deluxe Editions which comes with extra accessories and also includes small type of vehicles like the Navy Seal soldier with a canoe.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

#FindMajorTom Vintage Action Man Missing!

0705.2016 – Space must be a dangerous place to be even if it’s just about the Earth’s orbit. This is for the reason space programs have been serious regarding safety for astronauts. But for 12 inch action figures could be something different.

The team behind the Art + Science commence a Kickstarter campaign to fund the launch of the Mission Mercury 10 that used a Jubilee 7 capsule that include a classic Palitoy produced Action Man named Bob Tom in Astronaut gear which got lost…

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Star Wars Rebels: Kanan Jarrus!

09.05.2015 – Star Wars Rebels has carved its own niche that few would be aware of the series. It doesn’t feature any of the iconic characters from the first six original films, but it has familiar faces which appeared in the said saga.

The Rebels have six prominent characters that were affected by the grip of the Galactic Empire. One of them is Kanan Jarrus the leader of that team considered the ‘Ghost crew’ who has a shrouded past and an interesting origin.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Avengers Movie Series: Hawkeye!

03.10.2015 – Action figures these days has been on a decline with comes to quality much so the interest is now being marketed now straightforward to its “Age 5 & Up” category, while expanding the product that would also cater to collectors.

When Marvel’s Avengers was about to be released in cinemas Hasbro released their “3.75 inch” figures, but it was not easily accepted due to the quality of the figures having them include oversized weaponry. Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye was one of them figures that didn’t actually look like the actor, but still everyone bought it to build the Avengers.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

"Birdman" Action Figure Promotes The Film!

02.25.2015 – So much has happened in the past few days after the 87th Academy Awards, where “Birdman” took Best Director and Best Picture, but left Michael Keaton without taking the bacon for Best Actor. However he still got the Golden Globes for the role.

But never the less some fans would ever wonder if there’s merchandise tied-up to the film itself. Some might wished it was and Fox Searchlight have flirted with that kind of idea as they promote the film to be re-shown in selected US cinemas…

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Transforming Big Hero 6 Baymax!

Unless you’ve been living under a pop culture-less rock, you’ve probably heard of “Big Hero 6.” The new movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios (yep, the same people who brought you “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph”) has a really interesting provenance.

That pedigree begins with the source material—a comic book property from Marvel Comics. Originally created in 1998 by Duncan Rouleau and Steven Seagle, the original Big Hero 6 were a Japan-based team of science heroes, or super-heroes who gain their extranormal abilities from science and technology.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Marvel Legends: Drax The Destroyer!

06.02.2014 – Guardians of the Galaxy is one of Marvel’s lesser known comic book series until it was developed into a motion picture film. The team is unfamiliar outside the comic book realm and there’s little bit of story behind each character.

Besides the monthly ongoing series from Marvel there’s nothing much about the team. Though the trailers are out already introducing Peter Quill aka Star Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket Raccoon and Drax the Destroyer which is portrayed by Dave Bautista…

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Marvel Universe: Astonishing Wolverine!

05.25.2014 – There has been several Wolverine action figures out there that were produced by Mattel, Toy Biz, and currently with Hasbro. The most definitive versions presented were at the height of the very first X-Men movies.

Several promotions and merchandise were released and there’s no other popular character in the X-Men is none other than James “Logan” Howlett. Up until now Hugh Jackman has portrayed the character seven times in all X-Men related filmsas of this toy review.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Marvel Legends: Madame Masque!

05.24.2014 – Madame Masque is another relatively unknown Marvel character first appearing in Tales of Suspense #98 (February 1968) as one of Iron Man’s super villains.

She was created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan who also happens to be an occasional love interest to Iron Man’s Tony Stark.

She can be branded as an anti-hero who has her own agenda wearing a golden mask to cover up her disfigured face, continue to do so after her face was completely healed.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Marvel Universe: Beast!

05.22.2014 – The Beast is a founding member of the original X-Men and also a member of the Avengers. The character has been portrayed by three actors in the live action films namely Steve Bacic (X2 Cameo), Kelsey Grammer (X3: The Last Stand), and Nicholas Hoult (First Class & Days of Future Past).

Originally the Beast first appeared in X-Men #1 Vol.1 as a normal human being with oversize hands and feet. But over the years he undergoes progressive transformations.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Marvel Legends Infinite Series: The Amazing Spider-Man!

05.04.2014 – The Amazing Spider-Man premiered in the Philippines last Wednesday as the sequel showing now in local theaters across the country at the same time Marvel re-launches one of their flag ship titles for the All-New Marvel Now with The Amazing Spider-Man #1!

The much anticipated sequel from Marc Webb has been making the headlines like most of the time in the Daily Bugle. The merchandise has been out with Jollibee’s thermal mug but what’s getting sold out right now is the Marvel Legends Infinite Series!

Friday, April 4, 2014

G.I. Joe Retaliation | Kwinn!

04.04.2014 – For those followed and read the old G.I. Joe comics continuity, which was first published by Marvel. You’ll remember some of the characters there don’t exist in the original cartoon series or even in the action figures produced by Hasbro.

One of the characters that first appeared in G.I. Joe #2 by Marvel is the mercenary known as Kwinn. Almost 10 years ago Hasbro has finally released his own action figure through Comic-Pack sometime in 2004 as ‘Tracker Kwinn’ and in 2013 a new version unveiled.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Real American Heroes: First Responder!

03.30.2014 – G.I. Joe is celebrating 50 years and it’s not the “Real American Hero” team, which turned 30 years in 2012. But THE original G.I. Joe action figure first introduced in 1964 was always mistaken for a doll than a toy for the boys.

In 2012 when Hasbro was celebrating the 30th anniversary of the G.I. Joe team for the 3 ¾ scale figures they also re-introduced their “Real American Heroes.” This is for the 12 inch line of figures based from real people from soldiers to firemen in the modern era.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Marvel Universe: Black Widow!

03.17.2014 – For every super team there’s a female lead character that’s a member of this group. Marvel’s the Avengers had one female lead in the Black Widow portrayed by Scarlett Johansson who will reprise her role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

In the comic books the Black Widow’s character is more layered and defined as to he she is being a double or triple agent. Black Widow first appeared in Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964 and her origins revealed in Avengers #44 in 1967.

Monday, February 3, 2014

First Look: CW's Arrow Action Figure!

02.03.2014 – Those who has been following Arrow on CW in the US or being aired in Asia through Warner TV would be excited to know an action figure line is in the works possibly by Mattel or through DC Direct.

Either way it’s going to be well anticipated as Arrow himself Stephen Amell shared a teaser in his Facebook fan page an image of an action figure based on his likeness. It’s been a long wait for those followed Oliver Queen’s evolution into the emerald archer.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Despicable Me 2: Deluxe Gru!

12.30.2013 – The Minions may have taken the spotlight on the Despicable ME movies, but the original star of the show will always be Gru. A reformed super villain who had grand designs to steal the moon in the first movie until someone beat him to it.

The first movie changed the way he thinks as a villain after adopting three little girls, that would evolve him to be the true hero that he was destined to be. In the second film he is shown being a caring father and parent.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

New Thundercats: Lion-O! (6" Inch Scale Series)

12.28.2013 – The lord of the Thundercats doesn’t need any further introduction.

The classic character was raised on planet Thundera, which eventually exploded and was aged into an adult but still have the mind of a child.

He’s younger than WilyKit and WilyKat due to the malfunction on his stasis.

The 2011 version was raised in the kingdom of Thundera on 3rd Earth.

Friday, December 27, 2013

New Thundercats: Tygra! (4" Inch Scale Series)

12.27.2013 – The Thundercats series may have come and gone while the toys went on clearance.

But even though everything is said and gone the toys would become nostalgic in its own right being popular for reviving one of the well-known cartoons of the 1980s.

Though the 2011 iteration of the show didn't see much of the classic characters brought back to the modern times. Surely the primary cast deserved its own spotlight.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Marvel Universe: Psylocke!

12.24.2013 – Psylocke has been one of the popular X-Men characters in the 1990s as a member of the X-Men Blue Team. Originally her appearance was British until her mind and soul was swapped to another in the former Kwannon for the reason she looks Asian.

Over the years the character has evolved inheriting the leadership of the Uncanny X-Force from Wolverine with a brand new roster when Marvel Now was launched early this year. Several iteration of Psylocke action figures were released but this one is a looker.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Komikon 2013: Blue Bustamante Exclusive Merchandise!

11.16.2013 – If you haven’t seen Blue Bustamante during its run at the Cinema One Originals Festival 2013, then you must be living a cave and missing the opportunity to watch this cool film directed by Miko Livelo.

What makes the film interesting is that it was marketed the way Hollywood films are made. There where Filipino-made television shows or movies that has merchandise. But Blue Bustamante takes it to a whole new level with quality and great admiration.