AFC Wizard World Philly 2008 Coverage!
In a time honored AFC tradition, we packed up the troops and
headed to Wizard
World Philadelphia 2008! We're all about toys, and WW
has 'em, so it's a no brainer. Action Figure fans in the northern
east coast, flocked to Philly in record numbers for one of
the best conventions in recent history. Didn't make it? no
worries, AFC's got ya covered. Well, we got the show covered
anyway. Check out the official Wizard
World Philly 2008 Gallery!
NY Comic Con Coverage
The third annual New
York Comic Con has come and gone Figure Fans! AFC was
on the show floor to bring you coverage of the entire event.
NY Comic Con took place at the Javits Center in New York City,
NY on April 18th thru the 20th. Check out our online coverage
in the AFC
Gallery.
Toy Fair 2008 Coverage!
It's time for Toy
Fair 2008 Figure Fans! AFC has coverage of the newest
and hottest collectibles coming your way in 2008 from action
figures to statues, busts and so much more. AFC brings you
straight to the showrooms of Hasbro, NECA, Diamond Select,
and so many more companies through the comfort of the internet
and the AFC web site! Check
out AFC's Toy Fair Feature!
The Action
Figure Network
The Action Figure Network
Is Here! The time has come. A new age of collecting
on the internet has arrived! AFC World is proud to present to
you, The Action Figure
Network!
The AFN is a unique online
community web site which allows collectors, fans, industry professionals
and online store owners to network and communicate with one another
directly.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: Mezco
One word: Heroes. And they are SUPER to say the
least. Mezco
has outdone themselves for this highly anticipated
line including the addition of a 3 3/4 scale line
to go along with their standard 6 inch figures.
Of course that's not all Mezco has in store for
us this year. New Hellboy figures from the sequel
are on tap (although we couldn't photograph them)
and Mezco's Cinema of Fear will continue (with
more figures we could not photograph... curses!).
Living Dead Doll fans also get a look at the new
dolls for this year as well. It's all here for
the viewing in AFC's
Toy Fair Feature.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: NECA
Plenty of surprises at the NECA
booth this year. We have heads getting blown off,
Conan, Beetlejuice causing trouble, a figure in
desperate need of an exorcist, 4 familiar Turtles
and their reporter friend and so much MUCH more!
Check out all the NECA coverage in AFC's
Toy Fair Feature.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: Shocker Toys
The Indie line is just about here at last! Shocker
has painted Indie figures, packaging previews,
new Shockinis (including a tiny one) and a few
other surprises. Check it all out in our Toy
Fair Feature.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: Diamond Select Toys
Boldly going where no man has gone before, DST
delivers an insane variety of collectibles at
this years Toy Fair. The expected: Star Trek,
Stargate, Transformers, MiniMates, etc. The unexpected:
Star Wars 1/4 scale fully articulated, extremely
detailed figures and a 1/4 scale Indiana Jones
figure as well! Each 1/4 scale figure will come
with 20 points of articulation and will run you
about $75 bucks a pop (not too bad!). The Star
Wars figs on display included Darth Maul, Han
Hoth and Obi-Wan Kenobi. There were also a few
other Indy products and new Star Wars props, collectibles
and figures shown (yes, more Star Wars DST figures),
but the bad news is, we couldn't photograph them!
It was certainly a thrill to see them though.
It'll be worth the wait Figure Fans, I promise!
Check out the DST coverage in our Toy
Fair 2008 Feature.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: High Dream It's been a while since
we've heard from our friends at High
Dream. Well, we ran into them at this year's
Toy Fair! What better place to rekindle some old
relationships. Check out their incredible Mazinger
Z figure in AFC's
Toy Fair Feature.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: Lego
After 50 years of brick building, Lego
proudly displayed their 2008 lineup at Toy Fair.
Indy fans will get a first look at the upcoming
KotCS playsets and collectibles (including one
Indiana Jones Lego that's larger than life.. but
not for sale). Lego also showcases their latest
Star wars, Batman, Bionicle and even Speed Racer
lines. Lot's of building is in your future Lego
Fans! Check out the coverage in our Toy
Fair Feature.
Toy
Fair 2008 Coverage: Kotobukiya
The fine folks from Koto
gave us the grand tour of their Toy Fair Showroom
today and there are some very exciting and unexpected
items on the way this year. From Anime, to Pirates,
Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Marvel and so much more,
it's a wild ride from Koto! Check out the coverage
in AFC's
Toy Fair 2008 Feature.
Toy
Fair Begins TODAY! IT HAS BEGUN!!! Toy Fair
coverage kicks off today on AFC Figure Fans! Keep
checking back for updates as we visit Diamond
Select Toys, Hasbro and Lego! Coverage can be
found in our AFC
Toy Fair 2008 Feature.
JAKKS
Gets TNA Worldwide Master Toy License! February 13, 2008 -- Malibu,
CA – The world leader in wrestling toys,
JAKKS
Pacific Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), today announced
that it signed an exclusive five year worldwide
Master Toy License with TNA (Total Nonstop Action)
Entertainment LLC for TNA
Wrestling, with a planned launch expected
to commence in 2010. Continue
for the full article..
Toy
Fair Starts Early with SOTA Toys
Well, we haven't officially begun the Action Figure
onslaught yet, but our friends from SOTA
Toys have sent along their Toy Fair contribution.
Although SOTA will not be appearing at the show,
that hasn't stopped them from showing off their
2008 lineup. Check
out AFC's SOTA Toy Fair coverage. Then, click
here for a list of SOTA Toys 2008 products.
Be sure to check back with AFC starting Saturday
Feb. 16th and check out our Toy
Fair Feature main page for continuing coverage
of the event!
First
4 Figures: Dredd vs Alien
From First4Figures:
In a battle that brought Mega-City one to its knees,
Judge Dredd, the gritty hero of Britain’s
award-winning anthology 2000 AD, faced off against
Fox Film’s Alien in one of the most memorable
comic book cross-over stories of all time. First
4 Figures and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present
a truly unique sculptural treatment inspired by
this masterpiece. Rife with special features, this
limited-edition piece is the perfect collectible.
Continue
for the full article..
Star
Wars: Clone Wars Theatrical and TV Debut! The
official announcement has been made! Star
Wars returns to the BIG screen this August with
the premiere of the animated series, Star Wars:
Clone Wars. The series debuts in theaters August
15th and then continues on the small screen in the
Fall of 2008. You'll be able to catch Clone Wars
on TNT and Cartoon network thanks to a partnership
between Lucasfilm Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures and
Turner Broadcasting System Inc. For more information
and related links, read the full article on StarWars.com.
NECA's
Princess Bride Dread Pirate Roberts Action Figure From
NECA:
Heroes. Giants. Villains. Wizards. True Love. The
Princess Bride is definitely not just your basic,
average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum
fairy tale. The modern classic has been thrilling
audiences for over twenty years. This spring, NECA
presents the first figure from The Princess Bride:
Dread Pirate Roberts! The alter-ego of love-driven
hero Westley, the Dread Pirate is the debut figure
of our new Princess Bride Action Figure line, with
more to follow this year. We'll be unveiling more
details about this figure and upcoming releases
to coincide with the Dread Pirate's release this
spring, but for now, take a look at our first official
photo. Make sure to check back at NECAonline
for the latest Princess Bride updates and more!
Sonic
the Hedgehog Models Coming Soon From First 4 Figures From
First
4 Figures: First 4 Figures is extremely happy
to announce an agreement with Europe’s Jetix
Consumer Products (JCP) for the rights to make vinyl
figures and statues based on the classic version
of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The first wave
of collectible vinyl figures will be previewed at
this year’s upcoming Nuremberg and New York
Toy Fairs, with product anticipated to come to market
around July 2008. They will stand approximately
4 to 5 inches tall. Wave one will be Sonic, Tails,
and Knuckles. More information on the pricing and
timing will be made available soon.
Sideshow
Monday: Toy Fair and Palpatine
Wow, Sideshow
Monday! Nice way to kick off the week huh? Well,
it's a short one this week Figure Fans, but there
will be LOTS more from Sideshow come next week.
That's right, Toy Fair is under a week away! This
year Sideshow won't be at the show, but that won't
stop them from delivering A TON of new pre-orders
and previews that will rock your collectible worlds.
We'll have coverage from Sideshow right here on
AFC next week. For now, we have one of Sideshow's
latest pre-orders, the next Star Wars life size
bust, Emperor Palpatine. He's not the prettiest
item you'll ever add to your collection, but he'll
look pretty good next to your Darth Maul! Enjoy
the updates! Click
here for the full article..
The
Predators Are Ready to Break Out
From NECA:
Over the past months, NECAonline has revealed articulation,
accessories, and extensive photos of the Masked
and Unmasked Predator Action Figures from Aliens
Vs. Predator: Requiem. Today, we conclude our coverage
of this highly anticipated release with a final
look at the Predators. The Masked and Unmasked Predators
hit shelves next month and NECAonline offers a glimpse
of both Predators in packaging! Take a look at our
image gallery and keep checking back at NECAonline
for the latest updates on AVP: Requiem action figures
and more!
AFC
Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys From
Brian's
Toys: Check out Brian's Toys new Star Wars Lego
items, which includes a giant Star Destroyer and
tons of other vehicles! For new items this week
we have the Master Replicas 501st Legion Special
Ops helmet, an awesome replication of a battle damaged
Clone Trooper from Revenge of the Sith. Now in stock
is the final Master Replicas Star Wars item, the
limited edition Luke Skywalker Jedi lightsaber hilt
from Return of the Jedi! For more great collectibles
from Star Wars to G.I. Joe, check out www.brianstoys.com!
Marvel
and Kotoobukiya Announce Major Licensing Partnership
From Kotobukiya:
Tokyo, Japan February 8, 2008 – Kotobukiya
and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. have entered into
an expansive, multi-year, worldwide licensing agreement
for a wide range of high-end collectibles. Drawing
not only from the vast library of Marvel Comic Book
characters, the partnership will allow Kotobukiya
to produce goods from all Marvel Studios produced
films resulting in an unprecedented selection of
characters to be realized in collectible form. Continue
for the full article..
Hasbro's
G.I Joe Wave 8 Head
on over to Entertainment
Earth to pre-order a set of the next incredible
wave of G.I. Joe action figures from Hasbro! The
8th wave of figures includes: Cobra Viper, Major
Bludd (face sculpt to be revealed soon), Snake Eyes
with Parka, Roadblock, Cobra Commander, Python Patrol
Cobra Officer, The Baroness and Tiger Force Flint.rce
Flint. (Subject to change.) Click
here to pre-order from Entertainment Earth.
Heroes
Action Figures Visit NBC Tour In NY From Mezco:
NY- Hiro, Claire, Peter, Sylar, & Mohinder
stopped into NBC 's famous offices at 30 Rock
today when Mezco toys delivered the prototypes
for the new Heroes action figures which are scheduled
to be in stores in mid June. Generally, prototypes
are never seen by the general public, but because
of the overwhelming interest in the Heroes action
figure line, NBC will be adding the prototypes
of the Heroes figures to their popular studio
tour. The will be the only place the public will
be able to view the heroes toys until they arrive
in stores later this year. "Mezco is thrilled
to become part of NBC’s rich and proud history.
I've taken the NBC tour numerous times and I never
imagined that something I worked on would be part
of the tour. This is a thrilling day for Mezco!"
exclaimed Mike Drake, Mezco's Director Of Special
Projects, as he delivered the prototypes. Michael
“Mez' Markowitz, President of Mezco Toyz,
added, "With ultra detailed sculpts, up to
eighteen points of articulation, and tons of episode
specific accessories, Heroes are some of the finest
action figures we have ever produced". NBC
will have the figures on display until April,
at which point they will be auctioned off for
charity.
Retro
Star Trek Goes Exclusive! From
Diamond
Select Toys: DST is excited to announce the
first exclusive release in the ongoing line of retro-inspired
Star Trek cloth figures will be one of Captain Kirk’s
most dangerous foes – the nefarious Khan Noonien
Singh! Available exclusively through Hastings and
Planet X stores, this limited figure is based on
his debut appearance in the classic episode “Space
Seed.” The figure was sculpted by and is manufactured
in conjunction with Emce Toys! The first completely
original design to join the ranks of the Star Trek
retro cloth figure line, Khan features the same
articulation and detail, making this a must-have
figure for fans of the original Mego toy line as
well as DST’s new line of releases. Genetically
engineered during Earth’s Eugenics Wars centuries
earlier, Khan attempted to gain the crew’s
trust and take over the Enterprise for his own purposes.
Barely stopped by Captain James T. Kirk, Khan was
exiled to the distant Ceti Alpha V and forgotten.
Refusing to abandon his quest for vengeance, Khan
would later return and again almost destroy the
Enterprise – this time claiming Spock as a
casualty. Look for this sci-fi gem to be available
this summer and be sure to visit www.diamondselecttoys.com
for more news and updates!
Meet
Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice From
Entertainment
Earth: Will he be a good guy or a bad guy? And
will he ever get a real name? Nobody knows, but
we do know that this nifty set of Star Wars Evolutions
Vader's Apprentice Action Figures brings you the
hero of the video game The Force Unleashed in 3
unique flavors. He's available as the apprentice,
a Sith Lord, and a Jedi Knight. Each incarnation
is loaded with articulation and comes with a lightsaber.
Which path will you take? Take all 3 with this thrilling
collection! Click
here to pre-order from Entertainment Earth.
SOTA
Toys Ultra Cthulhu Statue
From SOTA
Toys: Due to the overwhelming demand for more
of the Nightmares of H.P. Lovecraft your friends
at SOTA will be releasing the Ultra Cthulhu Statue,
the most popular figure from the H.P. Lovecraft
universe! This EXTREMELY limited edition resin statue
will feature a highly detailed paint and completely
new vision of Cthulhu as compared to any similar
products on the market. It stands fourteen inches
tall and boasts a wing span of twenty two inches!
We are also happy to announce that Sideshow Collectibles
will be carrying its own variant of this figure.
Each will be individually numbered and carry an
SRP of $249.99. They will be available in June of
2008.
Indy
Gets Half Baked Toy
Fair is just around the corner and that means big
news from Hasbro
as this year they have the market on Summer blockbuster
movies. One of them, of course, is Indiana Jones
IV. Keeping with true Hasbro Potato Head tradition,
Indy has been given the tater treatment. Hitting
stores May 1st will be Mr. Potato Head: Taters of
the Lost Ark. The latest Tater parody will include
12 mix and match parts including a jacket, whip
and fedora. You think Mr. Potato Head is afraid
of bakes?... I mean snakes?? Read more about Taters
of the Lost Ark on the USA
Today web site.
These
ARE Your Daddy's Turtles! NECA
has revealed the complete Series 1 line-up of
their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures.
Based on the artwork from Eastman and Laird's
original comic book series, all four Turtles feature
their original red masks and come with their trademark
weapons: Leonardo with Katana, Michelangelo with
Nunchucks, Raphael with Sai and Donatello with
Bo Staff. Take a look at these highly anticipated
new figures, along with detailed display bases!
Keep checking back at NECAonline,
and AFC of course for the latest TMNT updates
and more!
Hasbro
Announces Pre-Sale of "Cloverfield" Monster
Figure From
Hasbro:
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) brings to market the figure
of one of the most tightly held secrets in recent
Hollywood history: the “Cloverfield”
Monster. Following the 1-18-08 theatrical release
of Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot’s “Cloverfield,”
fans will be able to order a highly detailed representation
of the beast exclusively on www.hasbrotoyshop.com.
Continue
for the full article..
Transformers
Rumble Bust! From
DST:
The latest Transformers bust can now be revealed
to be none other than Soundwave’s number one
lieutenant - Rumble! Smaller than most of his Decepticon
brothers, Rumble tries to overcome his shortcomings
by being the loudest and most daring warrior he
can be – often landing the micro-cassette
in hot water! Standing six inches tall, this Transformers
bust also features Rumble’s frequent co-hort
Ratbat as he blasts into action. Limited to 1000
pieces, each bust features a hand-numbered base
with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity.
Fett
Is In This Season From
Entertainment
Earth: Now that the holidays are over, it's
time to think about getting fat. Er, we mean Fett.
And the best way to get Fett is in this thrilling
Star Wars Evolution of the Fetts Action Figures!
Everything a Boba Fett fanatic could possibly want
in an action figure is included in this set. Not
only do you get a super-articulated Boba with a
removable helmet, but you also get his father, Jango
Fett, as well as one of their ancient Mandalorian
ancestors. presented here as a figure for the very
first time! These characters are packaged in a nifty
box that showcases all three warriors. This is sure
to be one of the hottest toys you can buy this year,
so be sure to pre-order yours before they blast
off to another planet! Click
here to pre-order from EE.
The
Locust Horde is Coming From
NECA:
Today, NECAonline wraps up our initial coverage
of the upcoming Gears of War Action Figures as we
unleash our final teaser image: the Locust Drone!
The third figure in the highly anticipated first
series, the Drone is a soldier in the vast army
out to eradicate humanity. These subterranean horrors
are ferociously loyal to the death, armed to the
teeth, and ready to go head-to-head against Marcus
Fenix, Augustus Cole, and the rest of Delta Squad!
Check out our teaser image and make sure to check
back at NECAonline
for the latest Gears of War updates and more!
AFC
Is Back! Hi
Everyone! Gil Mikita here. It's been a long time
coming, but we're back and with a whole new look!
First off, my greatest apologies for the delay.
As you may or may not know, the AFC site is run
by just a couple of people, but mostly myself throughout
the year. Recently I had the opportunity to start
a new venture outside of the Action Figure world
and it has worked out rather well. But now that
things have leveled out a bit professionally and
personally, I'm back and AFC is back. Not only that,
but we've streamlined the AFC site and we're ready
to take on 2008 starting with Toy Fair in just under
a month! Those of you who have not signed up for
The
Action Figure Network yet, please do take a
visit to the site as we now consider that site our
main Community/Forum for our readers and members.
And also note, there will be updates to The
AFN coming soon as well. So as always, thank
you for sticking with us. We wouldn't be here without
our loyal fans. AFC is back baby!
Sideshow
Saturday: Luke, Thor, LOTR, AVPR & More!
With the return of AFC, also comes the return of
Sideshow
Friday! Uhm, well, in this case it's Sideshow Saturday.
Same thing! Anyway, here's the latest and greatest
from Sideshow's previews and pre-orders for the
weekend of January 19th. In previews we have a new
Star Wars Diorama, Duel of the Fates featuring Obi-Wan
and Qui-Gon vs. Darth Maul, Sideshow's newest Marvel
Premium Format Figure The Red Skull and the upcoming
12 inch Reservoir Dogs action figures. In pre-orders
we have the HOT ONE of the week, Sideshow's new
Star Wars 12 inch Luke Skywalker from Episode IV
(the exclusive edition is gone). We also have the
new Thor Legendary Scale Bust (sorry, this exclusive
version is sold out too), and another Legendary
Scale Bust from Lord of the Rings, The Ringwraith
and finally the Aliens VS Predator: Requiem - Hot
Toys Diorama Masterpiece. Something for everybody
as usual from Sideshow Collectibles! Enjoy the updates
folks! Continue
for the full article..
Prowl,
Bluestreak & Smokescreen Roll Out!
From DST:
The latest exclusive Transformers busts from DST
feature a trio of Autobots from Optimus Prime’s
inner circle – Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen!
Each standing six inches tall, these limited Transformers
busts will be exclusively available through Toy
Rocket! Brought together from a variety of backgrounds,
each Autobot brings a variety of skills to the cause:
Prowl serves as Optimus Prime’s tactically-minded
second in command and can transform into a police
car while the overly talkative Bluestreak and the
morally questionable Smokescreen each possess Datsun
Fairlady Z alternate modes with specialized tactical
uses. Prowl will be limited to 500 pieces –
with both Bluestreak and Smokescreen limited to
just 250 pieces each. All three busts feature individual
numbering on both the bust and the packaging. Look
for these exclusives to ship from Toy
Rocket later this year!
Bring
Home the Legends of DC Comics! From
Entertainment
Earth: New from Mattel, the amazing DC Universe
Action Figures Wave 1 kicks off a brand-new line
with some of the most beloved and behated (yes,
it's a word; look it up) characters in comics! This
case of 6 individually packaged figures contains
the entire Wave 1 set, including Batman, Red Tornado,
Penguin, Etrigan, and Orion. What's more, each has
a piece that lets you make your very own full-size
Metamorpho! Get your hands on some of the best DC
figures ever with DC Universe Action Figures Wave
1! Click
here to pre-order from Entertainment Earth!
More
News Coming Soon! Sorry
folks, no news on the archive pages yet in
our new design! As we post more updates, you'll
start finding news here as well as on our
homepage. If you're interested in checking
out our old site to view more news now, please
click here. Otherwise,
return to the current AFC
homepage. And of course, be sure to check
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