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AFC's Toy Fair 2009 Coverage

And so yet another Toy Fair has come and gone Figure Fans. But that doesn't mean our coverage ends! The AFC Toy Fair 2009 Feature is jammed packed with images straight from the show. There's a lot to show you, so head on into AFC's Toy Fair Feature for full coverage.

NY Comic Con 2009 Coverage!

AFC's coverage of the 4th Annual New York Comic Con is up! Big thank you to the NYCC staff for putting on a tremendous show as always! Can't wait for next year! Check out the AFC Feature section for all the 2009 NYCC updates.

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AFC's Wizard World Philly 2009 Coverage!

So we made the trip to Philly, checked out some really cool toys, met with Shocker Toys, and Tonner Dolls to name a few as well as fans and other friends along the way and of course made our yearly stop at "Weber's" in Cherry Hill, NJ (it's an AFC tradition... we highly recommend it). The coverage is now posted for your viewing pleasure in the AFC Feature Gallery! Next stop is San Diego for Comic-Con. Stay tuned! Check out Wizard World Philly 2009.

AFC's 10th Anniversary Giveaway #3: McFarlane's Halo

So how do you feel about Halo? You a fan? What about that guy Todd McFarlane? You like him and what he's done with Halo collectibles? Well if you answered yes to those questions, then the AFC 10th Anniversary Giveaway #3 is for you! AFC has teamed with McFarlane Toys to give away two Halo collectibles autographed by Todd McFarlane! Head on over to the contest page for full details and entry form.


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New Marvel Legends On The Way! You Choose!

From Hasbro: There's a new wave of Marvel Legends 2 Packs on the way in 2010 and you help to decide who's in them. The basics are simple - six total characters, you pick three and we pick three. Sound like fun? Voting for this all new Fan's Choice will start on July 22nd when we reveal all of the possible choices at San Diego Comic Con. Some of them you might expect to see, some of them might take you by surprise, but you can bet your Sweet Aunt Petunia that they all could make a great addition to your Marvel Legends collection! We've sent along three images to give you a small taste of what's in store. Enjoy!

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AFC DVD Review: G.I. Joe Season 1.1
"He'll fight for freedom wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe is there!" And now he's back on DVD courtesy of Shout! Factory and Hasbro. AFC was fortunate enough to receive an advanced copy of the new DVD set, so we sat down and gave it a looksee! Continue for the full article..

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JAKKS Unleashes UFC Figures at Fan EXPO
From JAKKS: Top UFC fighters and MMA fans will get the first look at the official Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) action figures from leading U.S. toy maker JAKKS Pacific, Inc (Nasdaq: JAKK) at UFC® Fan Expo™ for UFC 100 in Las Vegas. The first two series of the line, Wave 0 and Wave 1 include some of the best and well known UFC fighters such as Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, Chuck Liddell, Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin, Rampage Jackson and Royce Gracie. Several of the fighters will be in attendance to view their new figures before they hit retail shelves this Fall, and are expected to meet and greet with fans at the JAKKS UFC Fan Expo booth (#427). Continue for the full article..

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Hasbro's Marvel Q&A July 2009
Our friends from Hasbro answer some burning Marvel action figure questions in their July 2009 Q&A! Get some insight into the Nick Fury Exclusive, the success of Marvel Universe and some large size news. Continue for the full article..

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G.I. Joe Movie Figures Arrive Early!
From Hasbro: As if celebrating the 4th of July weren’t cause for enough excitement, imagine having early access to a slew of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra figures and vehicles. Well, your wish is our command. Hasbro is pleased to announce that the first wave G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra toys are going to begin to hit shelves ONE WEEK EARLY, starting Monday, July 6th. Beginning this Monday and rolling out throughout next week, your favorite retailers will be adding G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra figures and vehicles to their stores. This is your opportunity to be the first to get your hands on these highly anticipated toys. If you could help us spread the word to other G.I. JOE fans, that would be great. Thanks and have a terrific 4th of July weekend! Yo Joe!

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Kotobukiya Announces Comic-Con Exclusive: X-Force Wolverine Bust
Tokyo, Japan - Kotobukiya’s second 2009 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive is X-FORCE: WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST. During Marvel Comics’ Messiah Complex story arc, Wolverine became leader of the new X-Force team and got a wicked new costume as well. For the first time ever, the mutant hero’s fearsome black and gray outfit, accented with piercing red eyes, has been created in the form of a high-end collectible. This is not simply a repaint, but an entirely new, highly-detailed, original sculpture. Continue for the full article..

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CAPCOM SDCC Exclusive - Dark Void Figurine and Statues

From SOTA Toys: In celebration of Comic-Con and the upcoming release of the game, CAPCOM is proud to announce that an exclusive Dark Void collector's edition resin statue will be on sale through CAPCOM store at Booth number 5113. Sculpted and produced by SOTA Toys, this piece of art stands nearly 12-inches tall, featuring excellent reproduction of the main character - Will from the game through high quality resin and detailed painting, Integrated lighting effects (batteries not included), and individually numbered for collectible value. Priced at $75.00 (+ Tax), the quantity will be very limited. Also available will be a mini version of this exquisite statue. Standing nearly 4-inches tall, this sized-down version is made of high quality PVC plastic but still retains every bit of detail. Priced at $10.00 (+ Tax), the quantity will be very limited. (Note - The first 3 images are of the 4 inch version, the second 3 images are of the 12 inch version)

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Gareb Shamus Reveals FunFare's Hot Dozen Toys For Summer
New York, NY (July 1, 2009) – FunFare Magazine, the newest consumer brand geared toward families about the joy derived from toys, games and just plain fun products, today unveiled their Annual Hot Dozen list for kids and families this summer. Continue for the full article..

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AFC Sponsor Update: Past Generation Toys
From Past Generation Toys: We have the new Star Wars Saga Collection, GI Joe Movie: Rise of Cobra, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen toys in-stock! We have also beefed up the Preorder section dramatically. Defiantly worth taking a look at the Closeout and Overstocks with 200+ items starting at $1.95! Continue for the full article..

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Who Is The Half-Blood Prince?

From NECA: Just in time for the July 15 release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in theaters, NECA presents two new lines of figures based on the movie! Continue for the full article..

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