Revealed at Comic-Con! EE Exclusive Star Wars Joker Squad
From Entertainment Earth: An Entertainment Earth Exclusive! The legacy of the Empire is here! In the far-distant future of the Star Wars galaxy, the Empire is reborn, the Sith have returned, and they're working together to conquer the galaxy! This specially packaged, limited edition set of six 3 3/4-inch action figures features 5 unique Stormtroopers and a Sith Lord to command them. Buy this set, and you'll get: Lord Maleval, Sergant Harkas, Anson Trask, Jes Gistang and Vax Potorr. To learn more about these new characters and to pre-order a set head over to Entertainment Earth.

The Force is STRONG With Diamond Select Toys
At long last our friends from DST have released images of their upcoming Star Wars quarter scale line! Fresh out of the San Diego Comic Con come these production photos to taunt you as you await their release. The line will kick off with Darth Maul at the end of 2008 and continue on. Don't forget the Indiana Jones quarter scale either! He's part of the family. The figures will retail for approximately $80 each, which isn't a bad deal at all. They are fully articulated and also include a sound chip. More to come from Diamond Select Toys live from San Diego. Stay tuned!

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: People, Places Things!

Comic Con is about more than Toys, Comics, Movies and all that pop culture craziness, it's about the people! AFC has posted a gallery, the first images courtesy of J Michael Huls, which includes a wide variety of Fans, and other items found in and around Comic-Con 2008. Check out the Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Hasbro

Here comes the rush! Check it out Figure Fans. AFC's first round of image from the Hasbro San Diego Comic Con booth. Courtesy of AFC photographer Eddy Yu Wen Wu, this round of images gives us a look into the future of Hasbro's Marvel lineup, G.I. Joe and a couple of Transformers pics. Keep in mind for the G.I. Joe images, some are of Hasbro Customs and are not actual production figures. Check out the AFC SDCC Hasbro Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Sideshow Collectibles
AFC photographer J Michael Huls delivers the first of our Sideshow coverage from the San Diego Comic Con. Check out the Sideshow SDCC Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Mattel

AFC photographer Eddy Yu Wen Wu brings us our first day coverage from the Mattel booth. Check out the 3 3/4 inch DC Universe figures, new DC 6 inchers, the various versions of the MOTU King Greyskull exclusive and a sneak peak at the latest from the world of Cars... The Force is strong with Mater! Cruise on into the AFC Mattel SDCC Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: DC Direct
Watchmen fan? How about Batman? Check out AFC photographer J Michael Huls' DC Direct pics. Head into the SDCC AFC DC Direct Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: A Load of New Galleries

The updates are coming in like mad Figure Fans. Click on the following company names to view their photo gallery in the AFC SDCC 08 Feature. The updated galleries include: Diamond Select Toys, Mezco, NECA, Shocker Toys, SOTA Toys, Tonner and Toynami. These image are courtesy of AFC photographer J Michael Huls.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Gallery Updates

AFC Photographer J Michael Huls has provided image updates to the following photo galleries: Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Kotobukiya, Mattel, and Mcfarlane Toys. Click on the company names to check out the updates. To see the newer images, you may want to start from the last page and work your way back.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Other Odds and Ends
The AFC SDCC 2008 gallery has been updated with a folder containing some random images from around the Con. J Michael Huls and Eddy Yu Wen Wu have both contributed to this one. Check out the gallery here.

McFarlane Toys releases SDCC Exclusive HALO 3 figures
From Spawn.com: As a special exclusive promotion for Comic-Con 2008, McFarlane Toys will be offering a set of two Halo 3 action figures, available for purchase online only during San Diego Comic-Con and available only while supplies last. This limited-time special offer features two of McFarlane Toys' highly sought-after Halo 3 action figures in a commemorative combo available only to Comic-Con attendees! An exclusive Spartan Soldier (EVA "HellSpartan") will be paired with an exclusive clear Spartan Soldier (CQB Active-camouflage) figure. Although packaged individually, the two figures will be sold ONLY as a set for $30 (plus shipping). McFarlane's two exclusive figures have a limited production run of 3,000 each. To take advantage of this opportunity, go to McFarlane Toys' Comic-Con booth #2601 to receive a card with complete details and instructions for purchase online at SPAWN.com. This promotional item will be available only to attendees of San Diego Comic-Con by use of a coupon code, which can only be used once. There will be a limit of one card per person, and one set per card. For more information on McFarlane Toys at SDCC go here.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: McFarlane Toys
The first of our McFarlane Toys SDCC Booth coverage is in. Check out the first few photos courtesy of AFC photographer Eddy Yu Wen Wu. There's some great looking Spawn figures on the way, not to mention Halo! Take a look in the AFC SDCC McFarlane Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Kotobukiya

Check out our day 1 coverage from the Kotobukiya booth. Thanks for AFC photographer Eddy Yu Wen Wu for the coverage of Koto's Indiana Jones, Marvel and other great lines. Check it out in AFC's SDCC Koto Gallery.

AFC Comic Con Coverage Day 1: Gentle Giant
The first of AFC's Gentle Giant SDCC coverage is in. AFC photographer Eddy Yu Wen Wu brings us a look at the latest in Star Wars from GG. Check out the AFC Gentle Giant Comic Con Gallery.

Hasbro Launches Star Wars: The Clone Wars On July 26!

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (July 22, 2008) – With the launch of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, the galaxy far, far away continues to evolve and expand — and as it has done for more than 30 years, Hasbro is on board to translate the excitement of these all-new adventures into toys. On July 26, 2008, Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) brings home all of the fun of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS to kids of all ages. Fans may relive their favorite STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS adventures with toys such as the new STAR WARS CLONE TROOPER HELMET and the AT-TE, the ultimate clone transport. Continue for the full article..

Attention Heroes Fans! Get $5 Off at TRU!
Our friends at Mezco have passed along a special savings to all Toys R Us shoppers and Heroes fans. Click here to download and print your $5 off coupon for Heroes series 1 action figure purchases at TRU. This offer is only good for in store purchases, not valid online. You've got until August 20th 2008 to use it. Get to printing and head on down to TRU!

SDCC Exclusives - Your One Stop Shop For Info

What better place to find all the Comic Con exclusives than www.comic-con.org? Take a visit to this link to check out ALL of the convention exclusive available at the show this year. Prepare yourself, and your wallet. There's a lot to choose from!

Mezco's Heroes Series 3!
From Mezco: Mezco Toyz proudly announces their 3rd installment of collectible figures from NBC’s #1 rated, Emmy Award winning TV series; HEROES. Continue for the full article..

Train the Emperor's Bodyguards!
From Entertainment Earth: If you've read the Crimson Empire comic series, one of the most memorable scenes was when Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine showed up to see how the guard training was going. Naturally, it resulted in Darth Vader kicking the snot out of the trainees. You can relive this memorable sequence with your very own Star Wars Exclusive Crimson Empire Crucible Action Figures! The boxed set contains 6 action figures, each of which features accessories from the comic. (Except the Emperor, his lightsaber is just a bonus.) Don't miss out on this awesome set. Pre-order yours now from EE!

Mousers and Turtles Face Off in San Diego

From NECA: Coverage of San Diego Comic Con Exclusives continues today at NECAonline as we debut images of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mouser 3-Pack and the San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black & White Box Set in complete packaging! The 3-Pack is the first release of any Turtles villains from NECA, and comes with a City Street Display Base, including an exclusive San Diego Manhole Cover! The Black & White Box Set includes all four Turtles with complete accessories and display bases, a special certificate signed by Turtles co-creator Peter Laird, and will be signed by co-creator Kevin Eastman in person at the NECA booth! Check out our first packaging images and make sure to check back at NECAonline as we reveal more details about our highly anticipated San Diego Comic Con Exclusives!

Yo Joe! DOC Is On The Way!
Our friends from Hasbro's G.I. Joe team (the toy team, not THE team) have sent word on their DOC figure promotion. There are more on the way, so if you haven't received yours yet, it's coming. Also, if you're still collecting points to send in, you have a little extra time, but don't wait too long! Continue for the full article..

Diamond Select Toys and San Diego Comic-Con '08!
From DST: This year’s San Diego Comic Con promises to be one of the largest undertakings in geek and pop-culture history! DST’s plans for this record-breaking event include several convention exclusives, contests, panels, a blood drive, free giveaways and the launch of a brand new website! Below is a schedule of events as well as a summary of this year’s exclusives and activities scheduled for the Diamond Select Toys booth (#2607). Continue for the full article..

New G.I. Joe Figure Images From Hasbro

During this years JoeCon, Hasbro showed off a powerpoint show loaded with new figures which included 3 3/4 inchers, 12 inchers, troop builders, exclusives and more. Our good friends from Hasbro were nice enough to pass along that presentation to us. We have the images for you and a link to the actual powerpoint show! Check 'em out. Continue for the full article..

Shocker Toys SDCC Exclusives and Booth Info!

From Shocker Toys: Shocker steps up with the hottest exclusive figures this summer: Metalocalypse, MTV's The Maxx and MC Chris. Continue for the full article..

High Dream Corp Presents Mazinger Z!

Our friends for High Dream Corporation have sent along images and details for their upcoming 12 inch Mazinger Z action figure. With an SRP of $90.00, you get all 12 inches of Mazinger Z along with 2 pairs of hands (fist and flat palm), iron cutter and reinforced rocket punch. Mazinger Z 12 inch from High Dream will hit store shelves in November 2008.

Predator: Stalking San Diego Comic Con
From NECA: Coverage of San Diego Comic Con Exclusives continues today at NECAonline as we debut images of the Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem Half-Stealth Predator in complete packaging! Featuring an all-new Mid-Cloaked appearance, with matching Half-Stealth Weapons, the Half-Stealth Predator also features two highly anticipated new accessories: the Alien Chest Burster and the Alien Face Hugger! Take a look at the first official packaging images to get a glimpse of the new Predator and gruesome Alien spawn, and make sure to check back at NECAonline for more details about our highly anticipated San Diego Comic Con Exclusives!

Metroid Prime Phazon Suit Next in First 4 Figures Metroid Line!
From First 4 Figures: With the unique color scheme of black helmet and red visor, the Phazon Suit is awarded after defeating the Omega Pirate. Both Samus’ suit and gun are infected with pure Phazon. This gives the Phazon Suit an ability to protect Samus from the deadly effects of the deadly blue substance and shoot the Phazon Beam when standing in pools of Phazon. Just when Metroid Prime is defeated, the Phazon Suit is stolen and used to create one of Samus’ greatest enemies, Dark Samus! Continue for the full article..

AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
From Brian's Toys: Rare Vintage coins are the highlight for this weeks newsletter. We have the ultra-rare POTF Sail Barge and Luke Holding Lightsaber coins plus many more! Some new unique toylines we've just received are AFA graded Marvel Secret Wars and a few more Dukes of Hazzard carded figures. The 2008 Order 66 2-packs are now at a new low-price of $19.99! For more selection of great collectible items, head on over to www.brianstoys.com!

Darkstalkers MORRIGAN Statue from Pop Culture Shock Collectibles

From Pop Culture Shock Collectibles: Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to announce MORRIGAN as the first release in a limited edition line of mixed media statues based on Capcom®’s property, “Darkstalkers®”. Continue for the full article..

A New Millenium Falcon For The First Time In 30 Years

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, July 1, 2008 -- Updating the fan-favorite MILLENNIUM FALCON for the first time since its introduction in 1979, Hasbro is launching the largest MILLENNIUM FALCON toy to ever travel the galaxy. The new STAR WARS LEGACY COLLECTION MILLENNIUM FALCON includes electronic lights and sounds, and is approximately 30% percent larger than the original version of the toy. Continue for the full article..

Mattel At SDCC 2008!
From Mattel: Well it is that time again. Mattel is gearing up for our really big show down in San Diego at the annual Comic Con July 23-27th 2008. We’ll be there in full force with the largest booth presence we’ve ever had to meet and greet toy fans of all ages. There will be some fantastic give-aways, fan panels and huge reveals from all your favorite Mattel lines include DCUC, JLU, Infinite Heroes, CARS, Batman the Dark Knight and more. Plus we guarantee a few surprises to help kick off our new Masters of the Universe Classics line- you won’t want to miss out! Continue for the full article..

Toys "R" Us and Lucasfilm Join Forces to Celebrate Star Wars
WAYNE, NJ (July, 2008) – To celebrate the highly anticipated August 15 theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Toys“R”Us, U.S. and Lucasfilm Ltd. have partnered to create the ultimate Star Wars destination in Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at www.Toysrus.com. The adventure begins in July with the installation of countdown clocks in every store, ticking toward the July 26 launch of the largest selection of toys, construction sets, role play accessories and more based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Continue for the full article..

Winners of GI Joe "Hall of Heroes" Online Poll Announced
Frisco, Texas – Hasbro announced the results of the online poll to determine the top 10 figures in the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA 3 ¾” single carded line, at the annual International G.I. JOE Collectors Convention. Continue for the full article..

Hulk Has Big Bad Toy Store Seeing Red!
From DST: The latest Marvel Select exclusive action figure has Big Bad Toy Store seeing Red! Featuring the all-new, all-different Red Hulk as featured in current comics, this exclusive release delivers the massive-sized Red Hulk as never before! Internet-based retailer Big Bad Toy Store will be the exclusive home of this crimson collectible, the first Marvel Select exclusive to be offered through their store! Fresh from his debut in Hulk #1, this mysterious mayhem-making menace has just begun his assault on the Gamma-powered individuals of the Marvel Universe and he's shown no signs of slowing! As with the upcoming Marvel Select Hulk figure, the Red Hulk stands approximately ten inches tall and features multiple points of articulation as well as a rubble-heavy base. Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, the exclusive Marvel Select Red Hulk is smashing into your collections this fall! Visit www.bigbadtoystore.com to pre-order and keep checking www.diamondselecttoys.com for more news and updates!

Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection on DVD
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS face one of their greatest challenges ever as they battle to save their home planet and the universe itself in TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON: The Ultimate Collection, arriving in a seven-DVD set on July 22, 2008 from Paramount Home Entertainment. This power-packed release features all 52 episodes from the long-running 2005 Cartoon Network series based on the classic program from the ‘80s. TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON: The Ultimate Collection includes hours of adventures full of intrigue and surprise and is the ultimate gift set for fans of the legendary “robots in disguise”. The seven-disc set will be available for the suggested retail price of $61.99. Continue for the full article..

Black & White Boxed Turtles

From NECA: In the past few weeks, NECAonline's revealed the complete Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1.5 Action Figures in classic Black & White! Today, we're highlighting the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1.5 Box Set, featuring all four Turtles and their core weapons. Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael hit shelves next month, but for now take a look at the first official images of the Black & White Box Set in packaging. As always, be sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles updates and more!

SOTA Toys SDCC Exclusives
From SOTA: Can you believe it’s getting to that time of year again? Comic Con is just around the corner and SOTA Toys is getting ready! Well, we’ve got all our exclusives planned and we’ll be giving EVERYONE a chance to get them, not just the people who go to the Con! We have a slew of exclusives planned for this year. First, the much anticipated Street Fighter Revolutions will be very close to ready. In celebration of that we’ll have sneak peak exclusives. We are offering two exclusive for Revolutions. One is the Pink R. Mika – Green Zangief two pack. The second will be our Dark Dhalsim – Black E. Honda two pack. These two packs are limited to 500 pieces each will and will be on sale for $30. Continue for the full article..

Carmine in a Clamshell
From NECA: A few weeks ago, NECAonline jump-started its coverage of the upcoming San Diego Comic Con Exclusives with the helmeted, doomed member of Gears of War's Delta Squad: Anthony Carmine. Today, we revisit the fan favorite as we unveil packaging images of this anxiously awaited new figure! Featuring the all-new Gnasher Shotgun and his Lancer Rifle, Carmine is certain to be a hit in San Diego! Take a look at the completed figure and make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest San Diego Comic Con Exclusive updates and more!

Captain Spaulding Living Dead Doll Ready For Secret Clown Business
From Mezco: Mezco’s Living Dead Dolls Present Series continues with Captain Spaulding from Rob Zombie’s House Of 1000 Corpses. Re-enact your favorite moments of secret clown business with Captain Spaulding as reimagined by the twisted minds behind the immensely popular Living Dead Dolls. Featuring film accurate tattooed hands (Love / Hate) and his iconic red, white, and blue clown outfit, along with his jaunty hat , this 10inch terror can follow you to the Museum of Monsters and Madmen and beyond! This item may have variants (painting/ sculpting/ or other) randomly inserted throughout the production run. Mezco in unable to accept requests for specific variants. This item will begin shipping in late Sept. - early Oct of 2008. Click here to order.