Comic Con Update: Organic, Yamato and Lego
     
Anime fans, check out the latest from Yamato and Organic Hobby in AFC's Con coverage. Go here for Organic and here for Yamato. Lego fans, the first batch of updates is now up as well. Check it out here. Click here for more Comic Con 2007 coverage. |
 
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Comic Con Update: Sideshow Collectibles - Part 1
     
It has begun! AFC reporter Lonnie Cummins is on the show floor and taking pictures like a maniac! SDCC 2007 coverage kicks off with none other than Sideshow Collectibles. Sideshow's on fire this year with Tomb Raider, The Godfather, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Medicom, Hot Toys and so much more! Head into our Comic Con Feature now to check out the first batch of photos from the Sideshow booth. We'll have more from Sideshow and other companies at the Con shortly. Keep checking AFC's Comic Con Feature pages! |
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Sideshow Thursday: Comic Con Pre-Orders
      
So we're a day early, not to worry, there will be a Sideshow Friday too (so much to cover!). We continue with our Sideshow Comic-Con coverage today with a ton of new pre-orders. See something you like in our Sideshow Comic Con coverage? It just might be available NOW! Check it out in this latest update. Continue for the full article.. |
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SDCC - Dark Horse: Indiana Jones For A New Generation
  
From Dark Horse: Lucasfilm's celebrated action/adventure hero, Indiana Jones, the forerunner of popular characters such as Lara Croft, will be making a triumphant return in 2008 with the yet-to-be-titled fourth installment of the Indiana Jones film series. Starring Harrison Ford and directed by Steven Spielberg, the film is slated for release in May 2008. Dark Horse Comics is excited to announce that it has acquired the comic book rights to the world's most famous adventurer and will launch a new series in 2008. Fans can plunge themselves into the adventures of the fedora-wearing archaeologist well before then. In February 2008, Dark Horse Comics will publish the first of two Indiana Jones Omnibuses collecting Dark Horse's previous entries in the saga. Then April sees the release of volume one of Indiana Jones Adventures—a digest-sized graphic novel designed for the enjoyment of young readers as well as adults. The Indiana Jones Adventures volumes and the Omnibuses will continue on a quarterly basis—including Omnibuses for the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and the original Marvel run of Indiana Jones comics. A comics adaptation of the film will be released simultaneously with the motion picture, followed immediately by an all-new Indiana Jones comics series. Check out AFC's SDCC Coverage here. |
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Comic Con Update: Robot Replicas Wal-Mart Exclusive
  From Hasbro: Fans at Comic Con International this week got their first look at this awesome Robot Replicas exclusive available only at Wal-Mart beginning this fall. OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON are featured in a premium battle-scene display package. Each figure features exclusive battle-damaged deco not available any where else. For thousands of years, these two warriors have pursued one another across the cosmos. The best and most powerful of their race, each of them is a source and focus of a power that dwarfs any other on Earth. Their capacity for destruction is incalculable, and finally - for the last time - each of them focuses all of that power on the other. The AllSpark has been found, and this battle will determine its fate, and the fate of the universe. This is a battle with only one possible outcome. One will stand and guide the universe on its future course, and one will fall and be destroyed utterly. You can bring home the Battle for the AllSpark with Robot Replicas—one of the newest ways to play with or collect TRANSFORMERS action figures. Robot Replicas are highly detailed, poseable and feature added weapons. Bring TRANSFORMERS to life like never before with the OPTIMUS PRIME vs MEGATRON Robot Replica 2-pack, available later this fall, and other Robot Replica figures available now. Click here to view this article on Transformers.com. |
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2008 Sports Action Figure Preview
 From Spawn.com: McFarlane Toys has big plans for 2008, and our Sports Picks lineups are ready to deliver with 10 lineups planned to retail before August. Continue for the full article.. |
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Spring 2008 In-House and Licensed Product Releases
 From Spawn.com: McFarlane Toys starts 2008 off with a bang featuring new line concepts including: Warriors, Fantasy, WWII, Halo and small scale figures. Take a look at the lines we’ve planned for the first half of 2008. Continue for the full article.. |
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Comic Con Update: Evolution of a Hero Target Exclusive
 
From Hasbro: The EVOLUTION OF A HERO - BUMBLEBEE exclusive was unveiled today at San Diego Comic Con. This deluxe-two pack includes two versions of BUMBLEBEE, the TRANSFORMER movie’s stand out hero, and will be available exclusively at Target this fall. First on Earth, BUMBLEBEE was given the task of locating and protecting Sam until the other AUTOBOTS could arrive. He found more than a mission to complete. He found friendship among the humans that he would risk his life to defend. More than that, he found a place that felt like home for the first time since CYBERTRON. When he arrived, he scanned the first vehicle he saw, but once he decided to stay on Earth, he thought something a little more up to date would help him feel right at home. The EVOLUTION OF A HERO exclusive features the AUTOBOT hero as a Classic Camaro and a Camaro Concept Car with exclusive battle damaged deco. Click here to view this article on Transformers.com. |
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Comic Con Update: AFC Coverage
Comic Con is here, and AFC is on the show floor bringing you full coverage of the show and plenty of photography! Check back with us all this week, through the weekend and into next week too for continuing coverage! Check out AFC's Comic Con 2007 Feature! We'll be posting updates here on the homepage as new photos come in. |
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Comic Con Update: MEGA-HUGE Sideshow Preview
 
And so the AFC coverage of the San Diego Comic-Con begins and what a way to kick it off! Sideshow Collectibles has posted a MONSTEROUS preview on their web site of new products and licenses that will be displayed and announced at the show. AFC has compiled these updates and announcements into this article for you! We'll have a lot more from the Con coming up shortly. Keep an eye on the homepage and in the AFC Comic Con Feature as well. Continue for the full article.. |
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Billy Gets All Boxed Up
   
From NECA: Billy the Puppet has terrified audiences since his debut in the blockbuster film, Saw. This fall you can get a Billy the Puppet of your own, complete with motion activated voice chip and tricycle when NECA’s Saw Puppet 12” Action Figure with Sound hits shelves. We’ve been releasing images and details about this anticipated figure for the past few weeks at NECAonline, and now, with fall just around the corner, we have some images of the little tricycling terror in his completed packaging. Make sure to click on our pictures to get a closer look, if you dare! Keep checking back at NECAonline for more updates on Saw collectibles and more! |
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Clones, Aliens, Sith, and Troopers!
 From Entertainment Earth: The new Star Wars 30th Anniversary Figures Wave 8 has something for all kinds of Star Wars fans! If you like Clone Troopers, you get three in this case. Battlefront figures? Two Rebel Vanguard Troopers are included. There are droids, Naboo troopers, even a holographic Darth Vader cast in blue plastic. If you haven't ordered this case, what are you waiting for? Each figure comes with a special collector's coin, so get your pre-order in before our supplies are spent! Click here to order from EE. |
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Hasbro Honors Memory of 501st Founder's Daughter
 PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. announce the creation of a limited-edition Star Wars action figure to honor Katie Johnson, a very special Star Wars fan who tragically passed away from brain cancer in 2005 at the age of seven. In conjunction with this figure, Hasbro and Lucasfilm will help make more wishes come true for children like Katie by donating $100,000 in her memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundations of South Carolina and San Diego. Hasbro's R2-KT droid figure will be available at San Diego Comic-Con International July 25-29 at the booths of Hasbro and StarWarsShop with a small inventory also being offered for sale online through HasbroToyShop.com and StarWarsShop.com following the event. Continue for the full article.. |
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2000 Jason Fans Can't Be Wrong
 CA- Mezco has upped the ante for their appearance at SDCC this year. In addition to having five separate exclusives to cater to the varied tastes of Mezco's many fans, with every purchase Mezco will also be giving away 2000 free limited edition Friday The 13th Jason masks to celebrate their upcoming Cinema Of Fear line. Mezco also has another surprise for faithful fans; the first 250 guests to make a Mezco purchase of any three items at booth #4145 will receive a free t-shirt! Inspired by classic video games and vintage rock & roll logos, Mezco will be offering two innovative designs to choose from. The shirts can be purchased individually for $15.99 each or are FREE with the purchase of any three Mezco Toyz items, while supplies last. MEZCO invites all SDCC attendees to stop by and visit Mezco Toyz at booth 4145 to view current and upcoming products as well as some super top-secret surprises. About Mezco: Mezco Toyz is a toy company unlike any other. Mezco combines humor and horror, with action and adventure to produce the most sought after collectibles and toys on this or any planet. Mezco Toyz is an experienced developer and manufacturer of action-figures, toys and collectibles and has created figures for such high-profile licenses as Family Guy, South Park, Animal House, Blues Brothers, Scarface, Under Dog, King Kong, The Goonies, and Edward Scissorhands. |
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Emperor's Royal Guard ARTFX Statue
    
From Master Replicas: A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The mysterious crimson warriors, the ROYAL GUARD are the personal bodyguards and protectors of The Emperor. Culled from the ranks of the highest qualified and most loyal of the Imperial Army, the intimidating Guardsmen are truly the elite soldiers of the Galactic Empire. Standing at almost 12 inches tall, the normally stoic Royal Guard is poised with Force Pike in hand, ready to defend the Emperor at all costs. The Royal Guard's robes and sleek helmet have been reproduced in exacting detail, utilizing reference materials from Lucasfilm's archives, and the flowing cloak reveals many details of the uniform not normally seen in any of the films! With its detailed construction, grand size, and accurate styling, this ARTFX Statue is a 1/7 scale snap-fit kit that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill. You've just had a hand in making the one of the most dynamically posed STAR WARS statues in the ARTFX Series! $125 Each! Collectors Society Preorder Date: July 25, 2007 (9:00am PST). General Public Preorder Date: July 26, 2007 (9:00am PST). Expected to ship: Winter 2007. Click here to order from Master Replicas. |
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AFC Sponsor Update: Alter Ego Comics
 The latest is in from Alter Ego Comics! Check out all the great new pre-orders, in stock items and new items! From Marvel, to DC Direct, LOTR, Harry Potter and more, Alter Ego has it all! Continue for the full article.. |
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Spidey & Venom Replica Masks
  Our friends from Master Replicas have done it again! First up is the Spider-Man 3 Mask Replica which comes with a display stand and is of course numbered. Next, in the world of scaled replicas, we have the Venom "mask". The Venom scaled mask stands 7 inches tall with a custom display stand and is also numbered. Continue for the full article.. |
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Jack Bauer Boxed Set 2
 From Spawn.com: "I'm federal agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of my life." Jack Bauer captured! By McFarlane Toys, that is. The most wanted man alive - right down to the most intricate detail. With multiple points of articulation and a custom base, TV's smash hit, 24, comes alive. A hero unlike any other deserves an action figure unlike any other. Our second Jack Bauer figure features the 24 hero kicking in a door, armed and ready for whatever bad guys are waiting on the other side. Jack Bauer 2 will be on store shelves in November. To see McFarlane Toys' Jack Bauer 1, go here or here for Jack Bauer 2. |
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SF Zero 3 "Cammy" [Pink & Blue Version] - 10" PVC Figures
      
From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Kaiyodo proudly introduces its two new products for the U.S. market, "Street Fighter Zero 3 - Cammy Pink & Blue Version." "Cammy," also known by the full name Cammy White (in Super Street Fighter II) and the codename Killer Bee (in Street Fighter Alpha 3), is a video game character originated from the Street Fighter series created by Capcom. She first appeared in the fighting game Super Street Fighter II, which was released in 1993, as one of the "new challengers", the four new characters introduced in that title. She is the second female character in the Street Fighter series, following Chun-Li. Out of the four new challengers, Cammy is by far the most popular, having many more game appearances than the others, as well as more appearances in games and other media than many of the original "world warriors." Each "Street Fighter Zero 3 Cammy" is 10" tall and comes in window box. "Street Fighter Zero 3 Cammy" is being introduced in two color version (Pink and Blue). - "Street Fighter Zero 3 - Cammy Pink & Blue Version" will be released in August/September with a SRP of $80.00. |
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WizKids Announces Pirates of the Carribean Pocketmodel Game
  July 23, 2007 (SEATTLE) - WizKids Inc., creator of runaway hit games like the HeroClix® CMG and the Star Wars™ PocketModel™ TCG, announced today its agreement with Disney to produce the Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean PocketModel game. The game will release in October of 2007. Under the agreement, WizKids will be able to use content from all three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. The PocketModel game platform allows players to construct 3-D pirate ships from pieces punched out of a styrene card. Players are then able to use movie characters and action scenes on cards to help control the strategy of the game. Since the debut of the Pirates line in 2004, WizKids® has sold over 20 million constructible ships to consumers worldwide. The PocketModel platform was introduced with the Star Wars PocketModel TCG, and is being continued with the Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean PocketModel game. "We are extremely excited to up the ante on the already successful PocketModel platform by adding Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, one of the world's most successful entertainment brands," said Lax Chandra, WizKids president. "For under $4, players will get the full Pirates of the Caribbean experience through building the models like the Black Pearl and playing the characters like Captain Jack Sparrow." Each Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Game Pack (MSRP $3.99) will include everything a player needs to play, including two ships to be assembled by the player, one island/terrain card, a treasure or crew card, a rulebook and a die. The Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean PocketModel game will be available at hobby retailers nationwide, as well as Target and Wal-Mart. |
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Sideshow Comic Con Preview: Indiana Jones, Godfather & More
 Our good buddies at Sideshow have sent along this teaser postcard for the upcoming San Diego Comic Con which was sent to members of the press. On the flip side of the postcard we find a handy little teaser! It reads "What do Indiana Jones, The Godfather, Darth Sidious and The World of Warcraft have in common?" While not a confirmation, this gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect from Sideshow this week. Indiana Jones collectibles, Godfather collectibles, a new Sidious 12 incher(?), and World of Warcraft collectibles. Not a bad lineup! Comic Con will answer all the questions! Check out Sideshow's Comic Con Headquarters here and check back with AFC for Comic Con Coverage. |
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Hasbro's Marvel Comic Con Exclusive: She-Hulk
 Our friends at Hasbro have posted a new shot of the She-Hulk San Diego Comic Con Exclusive on their Marvel Web Site. Take a look at this Green Beauty in her Comic Con Packaging! |
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McFarlane Toys Salutes 'The King' With A Trio Of Releases
  
From Spawn.com: Elvis may have left the building, but he lives on in the hearts and minds of millions of fans. "The King" gets the royal treatment from McFarlane Toys as we announce the release of three Elvis-centric products. Continue for the full article.. |
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AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
 From Brian's Toys: Tons and Tons of great pre-orders at Brian's Toys, which include 30th Anniversary Galactic Hunt figures in (Gold Chase packaging), Battlefront II Clone & Droid Packs, Expanded Universe Wave 4, and More! This week we also have some of the most popular Master Replicas FX Lightsabers back in stock and now available to be purchased in cases of 6. Hurry on over to brianstoys.com to place your pre-orders to be part of the first-come, first-serve crowd. If you 'just happen' to be in San Diego this coming week, stop on over to Comic-Con and visit our booth at #5546! We hope to see you there! Check out our newsletter here. |
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Win a Piece of Star Trek History!
 From DST: Diamond Select Toys is excited to announce a new contest and promotion designed to bring a piece of Star Trek history to eagerly awaiting fans! The contest for the featured costume, will begin online this Friday, July 20th. Each Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan action figure will also include an entry form for a sweepstakes with the winner receiving a Star Trek: The Motion Picture Federation Ambassador costume. Contest details will be made available with each action figure; however fans will also be able to enter to win this one-of-a-kind prize online with no purchase necessary. To enter this free contest, please visit www.diamondselecttoys.com/twoksweepstakes. This guaranteed-authentic costume was purchased by Diamond Select Toys at this year’s “40 Years of Star Trek” Christie’s auction and appeared on screen in the Star Trek feature film franchise. Further promotional events with even more Star Trek costumes are planned to coincide with future action figure releases beginning in 2008! |
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Star Wars Battlefront Toys!
 From Entertainment Earth: After countless hours of playing the game Star Wars Battlefront, a lot of fans have been asking for toys based on the game. Well, the wait is over! The Star Wars Exclusive Battlefront II Action Figure Set includes two boxed sets with 13 action figures based on the hit game series. Giant rocket launchers, ammunition droids, and brand new Clone Troopers can be yours in this exciting shared exclusive set which you won't find in most stores. It's coming this Fall, so be sure to order yours now! |
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Sideshow Saturday: Comic Con, LOTR, Anime
     
What in the world is going on at AFC?? Well, we've been away on vacation this week, so updates have been a little few and far in between. Our apologies. We'll be back to normal next week in time for Comic Con! So this week we have a special edition of our weekly Sideshow Feature, Sideshow Saturday! This week we have a LOTR preview for you, a Comic Con LOTR teaser, and Sideshow Ebay auctions for Diane Kamahele's Children. In pre-orders, it's all about Anime as Medicom's Death Note 12 inch figures and VCD figure are now available. Rest assured, next week there will be a ton of Sideshow announcements from Comic Con. It's going to be HUGE! Continue for the full article.. |
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Zombie Wolverine On The Rampage
 From DST: Wolverine is the best he is at what he does… including killing his former super hero colleagues, taking out Galactus and eating half the brains left in New York! Based on the hugely successful Marvel Zombies franchise, this exclusive six-inch Zombie Wolverine bust features the iconic hero as never before – complete with exposed born, torn flesh and a truly Hulk-sized appetite for destruction! Continue for the full article.. |
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Michael Myers Hi-Res Images
     
From NECA: Today NECA releases High Resolution composite images of the upcoming Michael Myers 18" action figure, capturing Michael's appearance in Rob Zombie's hotly anticipated Halloween remake. The full article can be found HERE on NECA's web site. |
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Battlestar Galactica's Aaron Douglas At San Diego Comic Con!
From DST: Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, LLC (DST) is excited to announce the latest celebrity guest to appear during this summer’s San Diego Comic Con – Aaron Douglas! Widely known as the enigmatic Chief Tyrol on the hit SciFi Channel series Battlestar Galactica, the space-traveling mechanic will be signing autographs at the DST booth (#2607) throughout the weekend! Additionally, the just-announced exclusive T-1 Chief Tyrol figure will be available at the show in very limited quantities with a $16 retail cost. Continue for the full article.. |
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Resident Evil Hi-Res Images
    
From: NECA: Today NECA releases High Resolution composite images of the complete lineup of our upcoming Resident Evil Anniversary Series 2 Action Figures. The full article can be found HERE on NECA's web site. |
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B-ATM-03 Funny Devil 5 ½” PVC/ABS/PC Figure
  
From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with CM’s Corporation proudly introduces its new product for the U.S. market, "B-ATM-03 Funny Devil." The character is "B-ATM-03 Funny Devil" from the novel "Blue Knight Berserga." The figure is a 5 ½" tall and has multiple articulation points and comes equipped with accessories. "B-ATM-03 Funny Devil" will be available in October with a SRP of $55.00. |
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Diamond Select Has Big Plans For Minimates at Comic Con!
From DST: This year’s San Diego Comic Convention marks one of the largest undertaking in Diamond Select Toys’ history! Plans for this record-breaking event include several convention exclusives, three celebrity guests, contests, a blood drive and “The Hunt” – the first ever Minimate scavenger hunt! 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.. |
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EE Reveals Mandalorian Rav Bralor
   
Yet another figure has been revealed in Entertainment Earth's Exclusive Star Wars 14-pack set. This time Mandalorian Rav Bralor makes his debut! Holy Mandalorian! How cool is this set?? Previously revealed figures include: Llats Ward, Dred Priest, and 2 clone troopers. The rest will be revealed at the San Diego Comic Con! The set will ship this October. Click here to order from EE. |
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Mattel's Comic-Con Flocked Batmobile
 
The time is nearing, Comic-Con is just a week away and the exclusives keep coming! Mattel sends us this look at their 1:18 scale 1966 Batmobile. Continue for the full article.. |
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Final 30th Star Wars Figures Revealed
 Head over to Rebelscum now to check out a poster of every single 30th anniversary Star Wars Action Figure from Hasbro! The poster is being given out at Celebration Europe. The final wave of 30th anniversary figures, which we've known the names of but never seen until now, are: Clone Trooper (Training Gear), Padme Amidala (Fireside Gown), Jango Fett (w/ poncho), Voolvif Monn (Clone Wars) Destroyer Droid (with 1/2 shield), McQuarrie Signature Series - Concept Rebel Trooper. Check out the full poster and a close up of the final figures here. |
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T.O.P. Collection 3 & 4: OVA Getter 1 and Mazinger Z
  From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Happinet proudly introduces its two new products for the U.S. market, T.O.P Collection No.3 “OVA Getter 1” & T.O.P Collection No.4 “Mazinger Z.” Continue for the full article.. |
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AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
From Brian's Toys: Brian's Toys has discounted all G.I. Joe Vintage AFA items by 20%! A great deal for Joe collectors to pick up some of the highest-quality figures of their favorite characters. Unless you're looking for modern items, we've received Sigma 6 Adventure Team and Combat Squad. Now available at Brian's Toys are Luke Skywalker McQuarrie Concept 3 3/4" Figure and Kotobukiya Luke Skywalker versus Darth Vader McQuarrie Concept. These two items capture the vision and stunning detail of conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie. Absolute must-haves for any Star Wars fan! Also, keep a note that Master Replica F/X lightsabers of Darth Vader (ESB) and Anakin (ROTS) will be available soon! Head on over to brianstoys.com to view this week's newsletter for hundreds of great items! |
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Mezco Gets ready
For SDCC
From Mezco: CA-
San Diego Comic Con (SDCC ) is getting ready to open shop for
its thirty eighth year. Starting July 25th, SDCC will be THE center
of all things pop culture for four action packed days. Continue
for the full article.. |
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Sideshow Friday:
Gandalf, Angel, Comic Con and Death Note
Once again we are graced with the coming of the weekend and with
that, Sideshow
Friday on AFC! This week we have the pre-orders from last weeks
previews of Sideshow LOTR Gandalf the Grey Legendary Scale bust
and the new Premium Format Angel figure. Both are available right
now on the Sideshow
web site. In previews, we get a glimpse at the new Medicom
Death Note figures as well as a teaser about some new Marvel items
that will debut at Comic-Con later in the month! Sideshow also
is going to be posting some auctions on Ebay to benefit the children
of Diane Kamahele, a Sideshow Employee, and long time friend of
AFC World. Diane passed away last year and since then Sideshow
has gone out of their way to help her family (thank you for everything
Diane. We miss you.). Continue
for the full article.. |
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A Defender Against
the Dark Arts
 From
NECA: He's
been a smash success as a 7" action figure as part of our
original Harry Potter Series 1 and Harry Potter and the Order
of the Phoenix Series 1 action figure assortments. Harry Potter
returns this fall and he's larger than life with both a 12"
and 18" action figure with sound! Harry says five phrases
from the blockbuster fifth installment in the film series, Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Continue
for the full article.. |
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Save Big On EE
Inventory They Don't Want to Move!
 From
Entertainment
Earth: After more than 11 years in business, you've helped
us of outgrow our warehouse! Rather than moving all of our stock,
we've slashed prices on over 1,500 items up to 90% off, including
Star Wars, Stikfas, Transformers, Invader Zim, and much more.
But hurry-- this sale ends Tuesday, July 17, 2007! Thank you for
your business! Click
here to check out all the great deals on Entertainment Earth! |
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"Coming
of Galactus" World HeroClix Event Begins!
 July
12, 2007 (SEATTLE) The Marvel™ HeroClix® "Coming of
Galactus™" event begins today at registered hobby and game
stores worldwide! HeroClix players at hundreds of retail locations
all over the world will compete in five weeks of tournaments.
Each weekly tournament is a Sealed event and is played using game
pieces from the Marvel HeroClix: Avengers set. Continue
for the full article.. |
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Croft in Color
From NECA:
A few weeks ago, NECAnews gave an exclusive look at the creation
of our upcoming Lara Croft Anniversary 7" Action Figure.
Today, coverage continues with high-resolution images of the one
and only Lara Croft, fully painted and poised for action. Click
on the images below to open larger versions. Continue
for the full article.. |
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Michael Meyers
- The Shape: Complete
 From
NECA: Michael
Myers is the granddaddy of all slashers. After thirty years, the
original Halloween remains one of the most terrifying and timeless
horror movies ever. This summer, Rob Zombie re-envisions the classic.
NECA revealed several preliminary photos of the Michael Myers
Action Figure from Rob Zombie's Halloween a little while back,
and now we're re-visiting him in all his fully painted glory with
hi-resolution images. Click on the pictures below to open larger
images in a separate window. Continue
for the full article.. |
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EE Star Wars
14-Pack: Another Figure Revealed
Yet
another figure from Entertainment
Earth's 14-Pack figure set has been revealed. A new Clone
Commando from Black Ops Omega Squad was pictured in the latest
issue of ToyFare Magazine. Head over to the Rebelscum
Forums to check out the full sized image. All 14 figures will
be revealed at Comic Con later this month. The entire set will
ship in October. Click
here to pre-order from EE. |
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SOTA Toys San
Diego Comic-Con Exclusives
From SOTA Toys:
San Diego Comic Con is just two weeks away so we thought we'd
make a quick announcement as to what you can expect from SOTA
Toys this year. This is the first SDCC with the new owners and
we are all very excited to show our exclusives, some new products
and announce new licenses! Continue
for the full article.. |
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Legendary Comic
Book Heroes In Denver!
 AFC
Readers in Denver Colorado are in luck! Marvel
Toys sends in word that their Legendary Comic Book Heroes
are now hitting the pegs in Denver Walmart stores. Marvel Toys
was also kind enough to send along a list of stores in the area
that will have the figures. Continue
for the full article.. |
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AFC Sponsor News:
Alter Ego Comics
Head
on over to Alter
Ego Comics for their special Clearance sale! Save up to 35%
off on specially marked items. Alter Ego also updates their in
stock, pre-order and new arrivals list with lots of new items.
All this and more on Alter
Ego Comics! Continue
for the full article.. |
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Star Wars Fans,
Meet Rav Bralor!
From Entertainment
Earth: We have a 14-piece set of action figures coming up
this Fall, and we're ready to reveal #4! The latest entry in our
EE Exclusive Star Wars Mystery Pack Action Figures Set is Rav
Bralor, a female Mandalorian who took the job of training the
Clone Troopers on Kamino! Fans and collectors alike will be thrilled
to know this newly sculpted figure is loaded with articulation,
and has great features like her removable helmet. What does she
look like underneath? Well, we're going to be keeping some things
about her a mystery, so stay tuned to Entertainment Earth and
you'll find out soon! Pre-Order
your set from EE! |
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AFC Update: FORUMS
REBOOT
 If
you've been in the AFC Forums
lately you've probably felt like you were in a Monty Python skit...
SPAM SPAM SPAM! It's been rough. Anyway, we're working to fix
the problem and we're getting rid of all of the junk. Step one:
We've rebooted the forums almost 100%. We removed a ton of junk,
and in the process a lot of usernames as well. So if you were
a member and you can no longer log in, you'll have to rejoin (our
deepest apologies, but it's still FREE to join). It was a necessary
move for us to make to give our Forums new life without the piles
of junk. You may still see some ridiculous posts in there for
a while, but rest assured we will eliminate them completely. So
it's a new day in the AFC
Forums. We're starting from scratch and building from the
ground up. We hope to see all of our readers (and AFN members
too) in the AFC Forums on a daily basis! You never know when being
a member might win you some free loot! Check out the Forums here. |
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NECA's Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Series 2
From NECA:
It’s the summer of Potter! With another sure-to-be-hit film
and the final entry of the book series on the way, casual fans
and fanatics alike have an insatiable craving for all things Harry.
This fall, we’ll be releasing Series 2 of our already popular
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Action Figures, but
we figured a taste of what’s to come was in store. This
series includes five highly detailed action figures. Up first,
of course, is our hero Harry Potter, with added arm articulation
and a new arm and torso sculpt. Harry’s most trusted ally
and mentor, Albus Dumbledore, joins the ranks of our growing plastic
Order of the Phoenix. The snide but powerful Severus Snape rounds
out the ranks of the good guys. Finally, we have two terrifying
followers of the sadistic Voldemort: his loyal Death Eaters. Fans
can expect an extensive online feature, like our feature for Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Series 1 Action Figures, later
this summer, but for now here’s a glimpse of these amazing
figures. Keep checking back at NECAonline
for updates on Harry Potter collectibles and more! |
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Battlestar Galactica
Series 2 Revealed!
 From
DST:
DST is excited to announce the all-star follow-up Battlestar Galactica
Series 2 action figure assortment will be arriving in stores in
early 2008! Reimagined by Ron Moore, Battlestar Galactica tells
the story of the last survivors of mankind and their quest to
escape the murderous Cylons while searching for the mythical 13th
Colony, Earth. Hinted last month to include a Cylon, a drug runner,
a Cylon-lover and a prophet, we can now reveal the official lineup
- the devastating Cylon Centurion, Louanne “Kat” Katraine,
Kara “Starbuck” Thrace and the eternally-conflicted
Helo in dress blues! Battlestar Galactica premiered as a mini-series
in 2003 to rave reviews from both critics and fans of the classic
property, setting viewership records for the SciFi Channel. Leaving
much of traditional science fiction behind, the new Battlestar
Galactica instead focused on character-driven conflicts and the
series' epic storytelling style as viewers followed the triumphs
and hardships of the Colonial Fleet. Having received the prestigious
American Film Institute's honorific “TV Program of the Year”
for the second consecutive year, the stellar drama returns to
the SciFi Channel on January 21st in a new timeslot; Sunday evenings
at 10:00 pm EST. Look for images of this hit action figure release
and the upcoming Series 2 exclusive figures as this summer's San
Diego Comic Con approaches! Also sculpted by the incredibly talented
Jean St. Jean Studios, the first series of action figures featuring
Lee “Apollo” Adama, Six and Hotdog is continuing development
as the September release date approaches. |
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Latest DST San
Diego Comic Con Exclusive - Dawn Bearbricks!
 Medicom
and DST
are teaming up to bring you the latest San Diego Comic Con exclusive!
Only available at this summer's mega-huge San Diego Comic Con,
this set feature Joseph Michael Linsner's own Dawn & Death
as you've never seen them before! Each Bearbrick was designed
by Joseph Michael Linsner personally and the adorable pair feature
multiple points of articulation, recreating the goddess Dawn and
her rival Death in full Bearbrick detail! Limited to 2007 pieces! |
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AFC Sponsor
Update: Big Bad Toy Store
Head over to Big
Bad Toy Store now to pre-order the new Hasbro Star Wars
Transformer Death Star, a 1/2 scale Electronic R2-D2 Projector
and many more awesome new items. BBTS also has several new arrivals
including the new G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary figures and 8 Inch
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NECA: The Final
Word on Convention Exclusives
From NECA:
Last week we revealed the last of our Convention Exclusives. We
got very positive feedback from everyone, so we hope to see you
all at San Diego Comic Con. As a bonus, here is a look at the
complete lineup of exclusives in their packaging. Don't forget:
aside from these amazing exclusives, we'll be unleashing a few
surprises this year, so make sure to hit the NECA booth! As always,
keep checking back at NECAonline for updates on all your favorite
action figures and collectibles and check out all our exclusives
in their finished packaging! |
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JAKKS WWE Trans
World Exclusive Figures
Our friends from JAKKS
have sent along new images of their WWE Trans World store exclusive
figures. First up are 2 two-packs featuring The Undertaker and
Kane along with Shawn Michaels and Triple H in DX attire. Also
hitting Trans World stores is the exclusive John Cena Trans World
deco figure which includes a spinning Championship full deco belt.
Check them out at your local FYE, Coconuts, Saturday Matinee,
Suncoast or other Trans World stores. |
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'Halo 3' Sneak
Peek
From Spawn.com:
We tried to hold back, but we can't. Something this cool, we just
can't keep to ourselves. Resistance is futile. Here's a sneak
peek at our upcoming Halo 3 figures. Continue
for the full article.. |
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Mezco's Cinema
of Fear Series 1
From Mezco: Mezco
Toyz presents it’s first assortment of the highly anticipated
7" scale Cinema of Fear line, a new horror brand that puts
together some of the biggest licenses in the horror genre. The
first line launches with figures from the holy trilogy of horror:
Friday the 13th™, A Nightmare on Elm Street™ and The
Texas Chainsaw Massacre™. Continue
for the full article.. |
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Comic Con Schedule
Posted
Head
over to the Official
San Diego Comic-Con web site to check out the full schedule
for the event! Email
AFC if you're interested in doing some photography and reporting
for us at Comic-Con! |
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NECA's Hall of
Fame Inductees
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