Kotobukiya Launches The First Marvel Statue in November '08!
From Kotobukiya: Tokyo, Japan April 14, 2008 – Kotobukiya has announced their first inaugural release of Marvel Comics merchandise today. The item spotlights the smash-hit feature film IRON MAN, bringing the collectible armored hero to 3-D life just as Robert Downey Jr did with Tony Stark in the film. Continue for the full article..

Shocker Toys sends SCUD the disposable assassin to New York City!
From Shocker Toys: March 2008 - NY - Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event. Continue for the full article..

Heroes Series 2 Action Figure Set
From Entertainment Earth: The epic drama chronicling the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary abilities has been captured in fully articulated 7-inch tall scale Action Figures. Featuring highly detailed sculptures and amazingly show-accurate accessories, this set of 5 figures includes (subject to change): Nikki/Jessica Sanders, Noah Bennett, Mr. Linderman, Invisible Man, and Matt Parkman with Molly Walker. Collect them all and save the world! Heroes series 2 will hit EE in September of 2008. Click here to place a pre-order.

Movie Time: No Country For Old Men Reviewed
You just know at some point either Mezco or NECA will pick this one up. So AFC had to check out the movie. Paramount's No Country For Old Men is Texas Chainsaw Massacre meets Scarface! Continue for the full article..

Movie Time: Cloverfield Review
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!! These words kick Paramount's Cloverfield into high gear folks and that is exactly what this movie is, HIGH GEAR! AFC Reviews the 2007 Summer Blockbuster which is on it's way to DVD. And don't forget to check out HasbroToysShop.com for their exclusive Cloverfield Monster! Continue for the full article..

Movie Time: Enchanted Review
Nothing like a little variety here on AFC right? Ok, so we have kids and they wanted to see Enchanted. Well, turns out, it's not a bad flick! Disney fans will get a kick out of finding the references to such classics as Snow White, Cinderella and other Disney hits. Continue for the full article..

Cinema Of Fear 7” Series 3
From Mezco: Mezco’s wildly popular Cinema of Fear series continues with their third offering of 7inch figures. Featuring uncannily film accurate likenesses, the award winning Mezco sculptors prove once again they know the world of cinematic horror better than anyone. Continue for the full article..

Sideshow Friday: Indy, Lara, Buffy! Get Lost!

Howdy folks! Welcome to Sideshow Friday. This week we bring you the latest and greatest pre-orders and preview teases from Sideshow Collectibles. First up in preview, Sideshow continues their tease of the Premium Format Indiana Jones figure. This time we get a better look at Indy thanks to the latest Toyfare cover. Sideshow also gives Priority Pre-Order info for the highly anticipated figure as well. Be ready next Friday! Also in previews, we get a look at the new 12 inch Lara Croft Tomb Raider figure! Rounding out previews for the week are Medicom's Goku and Super Saiyan Son Goku RAH DBZ figures and Popbox's Electronic Bumblebee bust from Transformers. There are pre-orders a plenty as well this week. Medicom's RAH LOST Jack Shepard 12 inch figure is now available, along with the First4Figures Metroid Samus Varia Suit statue and Zelda's Skull Kid statue. Finall, from Electric Tiki, we have two Tooned Up Television Polystone statues of Buffy and Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That'll do it for this week. Be sure to catch us next week as AFC Will be at the NY Comic Con! Enjoy! Continue for the full article..

G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Action Figure Comic Packs Wave 4
The 4th wave of G.I. Joe comic 2-packs is on the way this Summer and Entertainment Earth's got ya covered. Head over to EE now to pre-order yourself a set. Wave 4 includes: Storm Shadow & Firefly, Shipwreck & Copperhead and Duke & Red Star.

Hasbro's G.I. Joe Q&A: The Answers!
Better late than never as Hasbro sends along their answers to the latest round of G.I. Joe Q&A. Check out some interesting insight to what may or may not be coming up in the next year or so from the Hasbro Joe team! Continue for the full article..

Why So Serious?
From NECA: Today NECA unveils their line of products from the most highly anticipated film of the year: The Dark Knight. Head over to the Dark Knight License Home Page, and you'll see the new collection of wall hangings, mini-alarm clocks, keychains, Head Knockers, and more! The Dark Knight explodes into theaters July 18, with these products hit shelves this summer. Take a look at our newest Head Knockers, Batman and The Joker, and make sure to check back at NECAonline for more product updates from The Dark Knight and more! The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

G.I. Joe 2008 Wave 5 From Hasbro

The Joes fight on as Hasbro reveals their latest wave of G.I. Joe 3 3/4 inch figures. This latest wave is set to hit in the Fall of 2008 and will include: General Hawk, Bazooka, Barbecue, Black Storm Shadow (Ninja-Ku leader), Snow Serpent and the ever popular B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper). An army builders dream! Check out the G.I. Joe Club for more images!

Kirk Goes Quarter Scale!
From Diamond Select Toys: First in the all-new Ultimate Quarter Scale line, bring home the illustrious Captain James T. Kirk to launch your Star Trek collection into a new era! This new line features hyper-realistic sculpts and articulation as well as electronic sound effects and phrases from the original Star Trek series, series-accurate accessories and a deluxe display stand. Standing over nineteen inches tall, this is one release ready to go where no others have gone before!

Captain America Returns to Marvel Select
From DST: Though it’s true that Captain America has had better years, it’s finally starting to look up for the patriotic legend. Sure he was forced to go on the run from the authorities, adopt a fake identity and fight his former friends. No problem that he was arrested and trotted out for a public trial in the wake of Civil War. Not a big deal that he wound up with more holes than the Clone Saga. After all, he’s getting a new Marvel Select action figure! Featuring the birth of a new legend, the next piece in the illustrious Marvel Select line is none other than the all-new Captain America! Showcased in Captain America #34, join James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes as he picks up where Steve Rogers left off and proves that no matter what, Captain America can never die. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and featuring 14 points of articulation, this seven-inch hero also includes a gargoyle rooftop base perfect for wall or shelf display!

AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
From Brian's Toys: Tons of great Star Wars vintage has been added to the Brian's Toys website. Practically hundreds of high-graded carded figures are now available. New this week are the Jedi-Con 2008 Shadow Trooper 2-Packs, Funko Bobbleheads, and the first wave of the new Iron Man action figures! Also check out our Indiana Jones section for pre-orders of the brand-new action figures, 12" figures, vehicles, and accessories! For more of a great selection of collectible toys and products, check out www.brianstoys.com!

Turtles in Tubes

From NECA: With first series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures on shelves now and our New York Comic Con Exclusive Boxed Set coming next weekend, NECAonline is buzzing with Turtles excitement. Today, we unveil the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tube Assortment, featuring the first series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures in tube packaging. These lower-priced versions include only the core weapons for each Turtle and are perfect for display purposes. The Tube Assortment hits shelves at the end of May, but for now take a look at our first official image and keep checking back at NECAonline for the latest Turtles updates and more!

G.I. Joe DVD Entertainment Battle Packs Wave 1 Set
From Entertainment Earth: G.I. Joe is back and he'll fight for freedom wherever there's trouble! A Real American Hero continues with this electrifying assortment that features awesome 3 3/4-inch scale figures based on the characters and designs of the earlier Real American Hero line. Each boxed set has a DVD and awesome accessories from the show! Ages 5 and up. This Wave 1 set includes 2 individually packaged Action Figures sets (subject to change): MASS Device and Weather Dominator/Revenge of Cobra. Price: $49.99. Estimated to arrive in August 2008. Click here to pre-order.

Indiana Jones: An Ark Full of Collectibles!

Are you ready for the upcoming onslaught of Indiana Jones products? We are! And we've put together a laundry list for you, with a little help from our Entertainment Earth Affiliate friends. Check out the list, images and pre-order links for all things Indy courtesy of AFC and EE. See you at the movies! Continue for the full article..

Shadow Trooper 2-Pack and Another McQuarrie?
Head over to StarWars.com to check out an article which talks a bit about the Jedi-Con exclusive Shadow Trooper 2-pack which is now available at StarWarsShop.com. Within the article there is talk of a long lost Ralph McQuarrie design for what appears to be a Darth Vader/Stormtrooper hybrid. Could there be another McQuarrie figure on the way? Is this a deliberate teaser? Time will tell, but until then, check out the article.

A Figure That Will Make Your Head Spin
From NECA: In 1973, one film redefined the horror genre and created an instant pop sensation. From one of the most terrifying films of all time, comes the latest Cult Classics release: The Exorcist Spider Walk Regan Action Figure. Regan balances on her head and hair to recreate the notorious Spider Walk scene. Regan comes with a detailed staircase display base and multiple points of articulation, including a ball-jointed neck, swivel forearms, and swivel legs. Regan hits shelves with the rest of Cult Classics Series 7 this June and a Possessed Regan in Bed Boxed Set is in development now for release later in 2008. Take a look at our official image, showing the completed display base for the first time ever! And make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Cult Classics updates and more!

Whose Side Are You On?
From DST: With this year’s New York Comic Con right around the corner, we’re very excited to bring you news of what will be the hottest convention exclusive to hit the Big Apple in years! Heralding the continuing success of our Marvel Minimates line, Action Figure Xpress will be offering a limited Civil War Minimates box set – only available on the New York Comic Con floor! Continue for the full article..

Sideshow Saturday: Indy Gets LOST In The Age of Apocalypse

Welcome Sideshow Fans to everyone's favorite AFC feature, Sideshow Saturday! (which usually happens on Friday) This week we have a couple of previews and some really cool pre-orders to satisfy your collecting needs. First up in previews we have a very sneaky look at Sideshow's next Indiana Jones figure... the highly anticipated Indy Premium Format figure! Not much to see, but the anticipation is killer! Also in previews this week we have Medicom's LOST Real Action Hero figures based on the ABC television series which will be coming soon to a pre-order near you. In Pre-orders we continue with our Indiana Jones theme as Medicom's RAH Indy and Henry Jones 12-inch figures are here! Sideshow extends their Marvel Legendary Scale line as well this week with their Apocalypse bust. We have the regular edition details in this update, but there is also an exclusive edition, although it has already sold out! There's always the wait list though. Enjoy the updates everyone! Continue for the full article..

Mezco Announces "Heroes" Toys "R" Us Exclusive Figures
From Mezco: NY- Mezco Toyz is gearing up for the release of the 1st wave of “Heroes” 7-inch action figures from the hit award-winning NBC series. The first of three assortments planned for 2008 will arrive in stores in June. Continue for the full article..

Spawn 33: Age of Pharoahs In Stores Now!

Our friends from McFarlane Toys write in to inform us that Spawn 33: Age of Pharoahs has arrived! Check your local Diamond Comic Distributors, FAO Schwarz, FYE/Suncoast, Grosner Distribution, Spawn.com, Toynk, Toys ‘R’ Us, ToysRUS.com, Wal-Mart and Wal-Mart Canada for availability. Spawn 33 includes: Spawn the Immortal, Warrior Isis, Jackal King, Soldier of Ra, Scarab Assassin, and Crocodile King. Each figure is articulated and comes with a custom base. Check out more McFarlane Toys collectibles at Spawn.com.

Iron Man Blasting Into Marvel Select!
From DST: Getting ready for this summer’s blockbuster Iron Man feature film? Diamond Select Toys is excited to announce the next figure in the best-selling Marvel Select action figure line will depict the ingenious shell-head as never before! Available only through comic book and specialty stores, the Marvel Select Iron Man action figure will recreate his current high-tech Extremis armor – making this the first action figure to accurately capture this design! Featuring sixteen points of articulation, the red and gold wonder measures over nine inches tall when attached to the deluxe blast-off base. Due to be released May 2, 2008, Marvel’s Iron Man feature film will feature the armored hero as never before thanks to the acting talents of Robert Downey Jr, Gwenyth Paltrow, Terrance Howard and the talented Jeff Bridges. Don’t miss out on DST’s full range of Iron Man collectibles, including the upcoming Marvel Minimates Series 21 – featuring the all-star cast and a virtual armory of Tony Stark’s greatest creations!

NECA Dark Knight Head Knockers
Batman fever is on the rise again with the upcoming Dark Knight movie and NECA has thrown their 2 cents in. Check out these awesome Head Knockers of Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker! We'll have more information on these as NECA provides.

Darth Maul Is Bad, but Not Drawn That Way
From Entertainment Earth: We all know that Darth Maul is a pretty bad guy, and this new Star Wars Animated Darth Maul Maquette shows him at his baddest. Sculpted to reveal his full compliment of Sith tattoos, this villainous Zabrak wields the Force in one hand and his double-bladed lightsaber in the other. Villains don't come much more evil than Darth Maul, so be sure not to turn your back on this Sith once you bring him home! Pre-order Darth Maul from EE.

Now Under Construction - U.S.S. Enterprise D
From DST: Prepare for a new generation of adventures with the next starship in our continuing line featuring the very best Starfleet has to offer. From the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation, the next ship in the line is none other than the famous U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D! This fifteen-inch vessel will feature light-up effects recreating the ship’s Warp Engines, Deflector Dish and Impulse Engines in addition to authentic sound effects from the ground-breaking series. Also included will be voice commands from the ship’s legendary Captain, Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard! Adding a new dimension to this already interstellar release, the Enterprise D will additionally feature the ship’s signature Saucer Separation ability as well as a detailed display stand. Look for more updates as this ship prepares to leave drydock in anticipation for its September release!

Shocker Toys sends SCUD the disposable assassin to New York City!
From Shocker Toys: March 2008 - NY - Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event. Continue for the full article..

Biggie and Jason Take NY!
From Mezco: NY- Comic-Con returns to New York April18-20th and once gain Mezco will be thrilling collectors with an offering of collectibles exclusive to the event. Continue for the full article..

Star Trek Motion Picture Two-Pack!
From Diamond Select Toys: Featuring two of the biggest names in Star Trek history, this latest 1701 Series release depicts Admiral Kirk and Commander Spock as they appeared in the classic Star Trek: The Motion Picture! Sculpted by Patrick Piquot and limited to only 1701 pieces, both figures feature sixteen points of articulation as well as accessories taken right from continued adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701! See more on the DST website.

NECA Reveals Details on NYCC Exclusive
From NECA: Last week we revealed the much anticipated New York Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Box Set. Today we reveal how you can get your own set, limited to 500 pieces. The sets go on sale the morning of Saturday, April 19 at NECA’s Comic Con booth. Sets are priced at $50, payable in cash only, and limited to one per customer. At the time of purchase, the guest will receive a color-coded ticket or voucher, assigning a specific time to return to the NECA booth to have your set signed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Peter Laird. Mr. Laird will only be at the booth from 1 - 3 PM, and will only be signing the exclusive set. Complying with the color-coded schedule will ensure that all 500 sets can be signed by Peter Laird. Good luck and we hope to see you all at this year's New York Comic Con! Make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Comic Con updates and more!

Hey Ho Let's Go!
From NECA: Joey Ramone. From his earliest performances at CBGB to his untimely death in 2001, no musician personified punk rock like the unforgettable front man. This spring, NECA presents Joey in all his glory with the Joey Ramone Action Figure. Featuring his trademark leather jacket, sunglasses, and I'M NOT JOEY RAMONE t-shirt, Joey comes with a microphone stand. Joey hits shelves in late spring, but for now take a look at our first official photo and make sure to check back for more Joey Ramone updates and more!

It's Showtime!
From NECA: NECAonline continues coverage of the latest figures from this year's International Toy Fair as we debut the second figure from the upcoming newest series of Cult Classics Action Figures. Joining Stuntman Mike in Series 7 is the star of Tim Burton's 1988 horror-comedy classic: Beetlejuice! Wearing his classic striped suit, Michael Keaton's iconic exorcist of the living hits shelves this summer. In the coming weeks, we will reveal accessories, packaging, and more, but for now take a look at the first official Beetlejuice photo! Make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Cult Classics updates!

Indiana Jones Swings Onto DVD This May!
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – According to the American Film Institute, he’s the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three INDIANA JONES movies debut as individual Special Edition DVDs and in an all-new box set on May 13. Continue for the full article..

A Shell Shocking NY Comic Con Announcement!

From NECA: NECA’s 2008 convention season kicks off with the 3rd annual New York Comic Con April 18 – 20th 2008! This year, NECA has a very special exclusive, and a very special guest. Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will be appearing at the NECA booth on Saturday, April 19th, from 1PM-3PM, signing a New York Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Box Set. This set contains all four Ninja Turtle action figures, plus additional accessories and diorama bases. This exclusive, limited to just 500 pieces, will be the only version of the box set to contain all the additional accessories from the single-carded Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1 - in stores this May. The Exclusive Edition box set will cost $50 and is limited to one per guest. Purchase details will be revealed in the coming weeks. For now take a look at official photos of our upcoming exclusive and keep checking back at NECAonline for the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles updates and more!

Sideshow Sunday: Rocky, Misa, Keith and More

Wow, daylights savings time has really thrown things off. Sideshow Sunday?? Sheesh! Anyway, the latest installment of everyone's favorite AFC feature includes 3 new pre-orders and a couple of previews that will rock you, in several different ways. First up, we have the Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Rocky Balboa "Italian Stallion" 12 inch figure which is now ready for pre-ordering. Death Note fans will be happy to see the Hot Toys RAH Misa, complete with straightjacket, up for pre-order as well. And to continue "rocking you", also up for pre-order this week is the RAH Hot Toys Keith Richards 12 inch figure! Start building your Rolling Stones figure collection now! In the world of pre-orders we have for you Alien fans out there two new Hot Toys 12-inch figures. Available soon will be Captain Dallas and Executive Officer Kane. Finally, and also from Hot Toys, we celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Mouse with a preview of the 11-inch costumed vinyl Mickey and Minnie Mouse figures as well as Disney Cosbabies. Maybe we should have called it Hot Toys Sunday? Enjoy the updates! Continue for the full article..

Shocker Toys Update: Indie Spotlight

Our friends for Shocker Toys have sent over an update on their Indie Spotlight and other cool items that will be hitting store shelves this year. Check out the images and info! Continue for the full article..