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SOTA's Street Fighter Revolution Series 1
After a long break, SOTA Toys is back in the FIGHT! Street Fighter Revolution Series 1 is now available for pre-order on Big Bad Toy Store. The first round of Revolution figures will feature: Dhalsim, E. Honda, Zangief, and R. Mika. Check them out here on BBTS.



Comic Con Shadow Scout w/ Speeder Bike
If you're a Star Wars Hyperspace member and you're going to Comic Con this year, then head over to StarWarsShop.com to pre-order your exclusive Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike set! Price for this exclusive is $25.00. Click here for more info and to pre-order.



Darkstalkers "Felicia" - 6" PVC Figure
From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc proudly introduces its new products for the U.S. market, the incredible Darkstalkers "Felicia". "Felicia" is a video game character created by Capcom. She is from the Darkstalkers series of fighting games. The cat girl "Felicia" is 6" tall is being introduced in her kimono with tan skin, blue-purple hair, white fur and pink claws. The figure comes in a window box and its part of "Organic USA" original product. "Who wants a cat fight now?" "Felicia" will be available in August’07 with a SRP of $60.00.



Marvel Heroclix: Avengers Releases Today!
June 27, 2007 (SEATTLE) - WizKids Inc. announced today the release of the Marvel™ HeroClix®: Avengers set, which continues the celebration of the fifth anniversary of HeroClix. Continue for the full article..



The Biggest Bumblebee Ever!
From Entertainment Earth: Since the beginning, Bumblebee was always made as a very small toy-- the first one could even be fit in your mouth! Today, Hasbro is making up for 20 years of tiny toys with the positively gargantuan Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee, which stands 14-inches tall, lights up, plays music, and puts all your other transforming toys to shame. He comes in a massive "try me" box, and will act as a shimmering beacon in your toy collection. Don't pass this one up-- be sure to order yours now!



Street Fighter 2 "Chun-Li"; - 9 ½" PVC Figure
From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc proudly introduces its new products for the U.S. market, the well known Street Fighter 2 Chun-Li. "Chun-Li" is a video game character based on the video game "Street Fighter II." This brand new re-designed "Chun-Li" is a 9 ½" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduce in one of her famous poses in her traditional kimono and its part of "Organic USA" original product. "Chun-Li" will be available in August’07 with a SRP of $50.00.



New Stan Lee Images
Last week we showed you the first image of Hasbro's Marvel Legends Stan Lee Comic Con exclusive figure. Now, Hasbro sends along these hi-res images for your viewing pleasure!



AFC Sponsor Update: Big Bad Toy Store

Another HUGE update from Big Bad Toy Store this week! Check out new pre-orders for Gentle Giant, NECA, DST, and more. BBTS also has several new arrivals and new anime girls to offer you as well. Continue for the full article..



Want To Play A Game With A Puppet?
NECA sends along these great images of their upcoming 12 inch Saw puppet action figure with sound! The figure says 5 trademark phrases from the film including: "So are you going to watch yourself die today? Or do something about it?", "There are ways to win this", "Let the game begin", "Live or die, make your choice", and "Congratulations, you are still alive". The puppet also laughs for added scariness! "Billy" the puppet also comes with his tricycle as well. Look for Billy The Saw Puppet in stores this Fall.



McFarlane's Dragons Series 7 Photos

From Spawn.com: The peaceful dragon kingdom is rocked to its ancient foundations, as pure evil is released from a volcanic prison. An idyllic way of life will end and a civilization will be plundered. A vengeance that has been reined for millennia is unleashed, and no dragon will escape its fury. So sets the stage for Series 7 of McFarlane's Dragon Kingdom, featuring four timeless clans. This new assortment of richly detailed dragon action figures continues McFarlane's Dragon mythology. Take a look at these awesome new figures - hyper-detailed and poised to breathe fire into your collection: Water Dragon, Ice Dragon, Warrior Dragon, Fire Dragon and the Hydra Dragon Deluxe Boxed Set. McFarlane's Dragons Series 7 is scheduled to land in stores in October. Click here for more images.



Star Trek Star George Takei Appearing At San Diego Comic Con!
From Diamond Select Toys: DST is excited to announce the celebrity Guest of Honor at this summer’s San Diego Comic Con - Star Trek legend and pop culture sensation, George Takei! Appearing as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek series, this star of stage will be appearing at the DST booth on Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed Star Trek television and film series, George Takei has more than 30 feature films and loads of television guest-starring roles to his credit. His most recent appearance has been as a recurring character on the NBC hit freshman "Heroes" as the father of time-traveler Hiro Nakamura. The Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Chekov, Scotty, McCoy and the DST-exclusive Sulu figures will all be available during this year’s San Diego Comic Con. And remember: buying all four exclusive figures and bringing the completed Star Trek card to the DST booth will get you a free Genesis Khan figure! All five action figures were sculpted by Art Asylum are fully articulated with movie-specific accessories. For more information on this and other upcoming DST promotions for San Diego Comic Con, check back regularly or visit our booth at the show, #2607. Beginning July 25th and continuing through July 29rth the 2007 San Diego Comic Con is held in San Diego, California and last year drew more than 125,000 attendees.



Return of the Clone Troopers
From Entertainment Earth: Based on the designs from the hit animated series Clone Wars, this Exclusive Star Wars Unleashed ARC Heavy Gunner Trooper brings back big action to the mega-popular 7-inch Unleashed action figure line. Armed with a gun accompanied by a fallen comrade on his display base, this heavy gunner is ready to do his part to save the Republic any way he can. Packaged in collectible window box packaging, this figure looks as awesome in the box as it does on your shelf! Click here to order from EE.



AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
From Brian's Toys: There are really great items in this week at Brian's Toys. Right now, we're taking Pre-Orders for 30th Anniversary Wave 6 and 7 figures, but here is a rundown of what's new: 30th Anniversary Vintage 2007 Coin Set of 7 and Cantina Band Member Set of 5, Gentle Giant Roron Corobb from the Clone Wars Animated Series Maquette, and Attakus Darth Vader. Back in stock are the discontinued Master Replicas Luke Skywalker (ROTJ) Fx Lightsabers! Check back at www.brianstoys.com for the greatest toy collectibles for Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Masters of the Universe.



Naruto's Kakashi and Gaara Statues
Our friends from Toynami have updated their site with two new Naruto statues! First up is the leader of Team 7, Kakashi Lightning Blade 6.5 inch Statue limited to just 2,000 pieces. Second, we have Gaara with "Desert Coffin", also a 6.5 inch statue limited to just 2,000 pieces. Continue for the full article..



Sideshow Friday: Chucky, Saw, T2, Prison Break & Firespecter

It's Friday!! Not just Friday mind you... it's Sideshow Friday! As promised last week, the pre-orders are now up for Sideshow's Classic Chucky, Bride of Chucky and Saw plush dolls. In previews we get a look at the T-1000 mini bust, Hot Toys Prison Break figures and the Firespecter 12 inch figure also from Hot Toys. It's a short but SWEEEEEET update from Sideshow this week. Continue for the full article..



Mattel Hot Wheels Comic Con Exclusive

Need more exclusives? Well here's another Comic Con one for ya. Mattel sends in these images of their Hot Wheels 1/64 scale Batmobile in an acrylic case. Look for them at the Mattel booth at the San Diego Comic Con for $20.00.



Star Wars Reading & Fun!
From Entertainment Earth: Have you ever wanted to know more about the Star Wars Universe? (We do, because it's awesome.) We're sure you'll enjoy the Star Wars Expanded Universe Figure Comic Packs Wave 3, which has action figures and comic books which let you read Star Wars tales that didn't make it to the big screen while you enjoy some awesome new action figures. This set includes a Jedi Trainee Leia, Luke Skywalker and his future wife Mara Jade, a Tusken Raider Jedi, and many others-- you simply cannot miss out on this awesome set of figures, so be sure to order yours now! Click here to order from EE.



By the Power of Greyskull!
From NECA: Coverage of NECA Convention Exclusives continues this week and we have an awesome selection for lovers of classic cartoons everywhere. He has the power! That’s right, He-Man, the childhood hero of the young and middle-aged alike, returns in all his retro glory. This summer he’s sporting his outfit from the original cartoon series just in time for convention season, courtesy of the Four Horsemen and NECA. Prince Adam of Eternia comes to life just the way you remembered him: in those furry boots, loincloth, and chest plate! He-Man comes with a massive battle axe, shield, and an updated Power Sword! Plus you’ve got to love that classic, iconic pose! You can find this mini-statue exclusively at this summer’s San Diego Comic Con. For now, feast your eyes on this picture and keep checking back at NECAonline.



Stan Lee Gets His Own Action Figure
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Comic-book fans already know Stan Lee is a Marvel legend. Now Hasbro is making it official.The company will pay plastic tribute to the 84-year-old creator of Spider-Man, the Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four and other comic-book heroes by interpreting him as a 6-inch tall Marvel Legends action figure. The toy shows Lee's likeness wearing khaki pants, a blue windbreaker and eyeglasses. "We feel it's long overdue that Stan Lee be immortalized as an action figure, much like the dozens of marvelous characters that he has created for years and years," said Eric Nyman, Hasbro's vice president of marketing. "And it couldn't be more fitting than to create him as a `Marvel Legends' figure." The limited-edition, $14.99 toy will be introduced next month in San Diego at Comic-Con International, the annual comic-book convention. © 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.



Lego Indiana Jones Image!
Friend of AFC and member of The Replica Prop Forum, George Ligouri sends along this image from Lego's upcoming Indiana Jones line. This is just a scratch on the surface of the Indy blitz that is sure to hit in the very near future!



Hasbro Star Wars Waves 6 & 7

Have you managed to complete your Hasbro Star Wars 30th Anniversary set so far? Still looking for the McQuarrie figures? Well there's more on the way for your collecting pleasure with waves 6 & 7. The good news is you'll have a month or two to get your waves 1-5 in order. Wave 6, set for release in September, includes: McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper, 4-LOM, McQuarrie Concept Rebel General, Han Solo with Bespin Torture Rack, and Lando Calrissian in Smuggler Outfit. You can order a set from Big Bad Toy Store here. Wave 6, set for release in October, includes: McQuarrie Concept Han Solo, A-Wing Pilot Tycho Celchu, Ewok 2-Pack, Captured R2-D2, and Spirit of Anakin Skywalker. Order a set for yourself from Big Bad Toy Store.



AFC Sponsor Update: Big Bad Toy Store

More news from BBTS with pre-orders for Star Wars waves 6 & 7, World of Warcraft series 2, McFarlane's Twisted Christmas and so much more! BBTS also offers a ton of new arrivals in this weeks update. Continue for the full article..



Shocker Toys New Releases and Exclusives
June 21st, 2007 - Shocker Toys will be hitting Comic Con International in San Diego (Booth #4517) in the 4500 aisle, debuting some exciting new lines like Adult Swim's Metalocalypse and Sci-Fi's Who Wants to be a superhero. On hand will be GWAR action figures wave1, Indie Spotlight action figures and our flagship Shockini line of figures with new kit designs for 2007. Continue for the full article..



AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
From Brian's Toys: Summer is just beginning, and Brian's Toys has many reduced prices on many hot items! There are price reductions on over a hundred items that include 30th Anniversary Basic and Vintage Style, Saga 2, and Revenge of the Sith figures. Save over $100 on Attakus statues. Mace Windu FX Lightsaber now $79.99 and Sideshow Jabba the Hutt reduced from $119.99 to $99.99! Check out www.brianstoys.com for the hottest summer deals on Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and other toy collectibles! Click here to check out the newsletter.



Diamond Select Toys Newsletter Update

The latest is in from Diamond Select Toys! In this edition we get a look at DST's retro Star Trek figures in an equally retro packaging! More info on DST's San Diego Comic Con Minimate Hunt is revealed and the pre-order for the limited edition Dracula statue from the classic Tomb of Dracula series is now available. Continue for the full article..



The Answers! Hasbro's Star Wars Q&A
More answers are in from Hasbro, this time it's all about Star Wars. Congrats to Action Figure Network member, Alka for winning the Star Wars Q&A Darth Maul mini bust giveaway from Titan Toys! Continue for the full article..



CS Exclusive: Shadow Stormtrooper Helmet Limited Edition

From Master Replicas: For much of the Galactic Civil War, a mysterious agent of the evil Sith Lord Emperor Palpatine, code-named "Blackhole," carefully gathered intelligence data for the Galactic Empire. Blackhole had an impressive arsenal of weapons available to him, including a Star Destroyer, the signature vessel of the Imperial Starfleet. The Stormtroopers under Blackhole's command were known as Shadow Stormtroopers. Their armor was cast in black stygian-triprismatic polymer which had increased sensor-stealth capabilities, allowing them to move about the galaxy undetected. Continue for the full article..



Hasbro Prepares For Indiana Jones
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) and Lucas Licensing, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, have agreed in principle to name Hasbro as the master toy and game licensee for the upcoming Indiana Jones movie. Hasbro plans to develop a broad line of action figures, vehicles, role play toys and games that is scheduled to be introduced in spring 2008, just before the movie's release on May 22. Continue for the full article..



Corgi Announces Four New Licensing Agreements
HONG KONG --(Business Wire)-- Jun. 19, 2007 Corgi International Ltd, (Nasdaq:CRGI) a NASDAQ listed company, announced today that in early July 2007, Jack Lawrence will join the company as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Group Managing Director, heading the company's North American operations. Until recently, Mr. Lawrence was Chief Financial Officer and head of Operations for the Seattle based, privately-held Cranium, Inc. Cranium is one of the fastest growing games and toys company in the world. Over a long operations and finance career of 24 years, Mr. Lawrence has previously held Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer positions with Consumer Products, Technology, Media, and Broadcast companies including Cranium Inc, AT&T Multi-Media, Chambers Communications and Dotcast Inc. Continue for the full article..



UPDATED: Mattel Gets Speed Racer and The Dark Knight

BURBANK, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jun. 19, 2007 Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today that it has named the world's leading toy manufacturer, Mattel, Inc., as the global master toy licensee for both Speed Racer and The Dark Knight, two of the biggest summer films coming out in 2008 from Warner Bros. Pictures. Mattel will apply its expertise across virtually all product lines including vehicles, action figures, action play, remote control vehicles, handheld electronics as well as games and puzzles. Continue for the full article..



The ANSWERS! Hasbro's Marvel Q&A For June 2007
More answers have rolled in from Hasbro's Q&A program, this time we get a little insight into the world of Marvel Legends! AFC sent in your questions and now you've got answers! Continue for the full article..



DC Direct: Robin, Superman/Batman, Warcraft and More

The next round of DC Direct updates is in! Set for release in February of 2008 are: a 13 inch Deluxe Collectors Robin Figure, Superman/Batman series 5, a Uni-Formz Batman figure, JLA Kryptonite Trophy display replica and two new posters featuring Batman and Nightwing! Also set for release in February will be DC Unlimited's World of Warcraft series 2! Continue for the full article..



Classic Captain America Enlists for Chicago!
From DST: Get ready for the latest exclusive from the upcoming Wizard World Chicago, because it's sure to knock your red, white and blue socks off! Limited to only 600 pieces, the DST-exclusive Marvel Icons Silver Age Captain America bust depicts the late patriotic hero as he originally appeared way back in March of 1941's Captain America Comics #1! Created to combat the growing Axis menace, Steve Rogers took the untested and experimental Super Soldier Serum and was forever changed by it's drastic effects. With his body, strength and reflexes heightened to the upper limits of human possibility, Captain America struck fear in the hearts of America's enemies and served as a rallying point for the American public. Kicking off August 9th and continuing through August 12th, DST will offer this historic and commemorative exclusive only during the Wizard World Chicago convention. Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and limited to only 600 pieces, be sure to do your patriotic duty and add this American legend to your collection!



WizKids Launches Star Wars™ Pocketmodel Trading Card Game
June 19, 2007 (Bellevue, WA) - WizKids Inc., a subsidiary of Topps and the creator of runaway hit games such as HeroClix® and Pirates of the Spanish Main™, today announced that its Star Wars™ PocketModel™ Trading Card Game (TCG) is now available at retail. The Star Wars PocketModel TCG revolutionizes the collectible trading card genre by bringing card games into the third dimension. By merging the enjoyment of building custom decks from card collections with the fun of building miniature models of Star Wars vehicles, the Star Wars PocketModel TCG lets Star Wars fans enjoy a complete Star Wars experience. This fun, easy-to-learn game is simple enough for 8-year-old kids, but features enough depth of strategy to appeal to adults, making it possible for fans of all generations to share and enjoy battling for control of the galaxy! Continue for the full article..



McFarlane Toys To Create ‘Halo 3’ Action Figures
TEMPE, Ariz. - (June 18, 2007) – Two powerhouses of pop culture are collaborating, as McFarlane Toys has announced a licensing agreement with Microsoft to produce action figures based on the hit video game series Halo. Halo 3 is scheduled to arrive in stores later this year. Continue for the full article..



Corgi & Exodus Film Announce Toy License for ''Igor''
LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Jun. 19, 2007 Exodus Film Group and Corgi International Limited (NASDAQ GM:CRGI) announced today a master license for a product line of toys and collectibles for Exodus' CG-animated feature film "Igor." The Weinstein Company is handling worldwide distribution for the film, which is set for a wide theatrical release on October 24, 2008. Continue for the full article..



Denver: Legendary Comic Book Heroes Arrives Early!

Head for higher ground Figure Fans! Marvel Toys writes in with news of their Legendary Comic Book Heroes hitting Wal-Mart stores in Denver Colorado early. As early as within the next couple of weeks! Both series 1 and 2 will be available in Denver, so if you're in the area, you're in luck! LCBH will arrive in all other regions and retailers around Fall time. Get ready to hunt for those variants, and build a figures from Marvel Toys!



The Answers! G.I. Joe Q&A
You submitted the questions, we sent them to Hasbro. Now the answers are back and the outlook is good for 3 3/4 inch G.I. Joe fans! Continue for the full article..



Announcing 'McFarlane's Twisted Christmas'

From Spawn.com: It's going to be a very twisted Christmas. Our first new Monsters line since 2005's Twisted Fairy Tales will be Todd's take on the adorable holiday characters you know and love, but they're not so warm and fuzzy anymore. McFarlane's Twisted Christmas presents six all-new demented figures sure to delight Monsters fans everywhere. Here's your first look at them, direct from the bad side of the North Pole. Twisted Christmas includes: SANTA CLAUS, MRS. CLAUS, SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS, JACK FROST, SNOWMAN and RUDY REINDEER. McFarlane's Twisted Christmas is scheduled to arrive in stores in October. Click here for more images.



AFC Sponsor Update: Brian's Toys
From Brian's Toys: We have some hot, new items at Brian's Toys! Brand-new Leia Slave Statue and Obi-Wan Kenobi Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant, Episode IV Darth Vader FX Saber from Master Replicas for $89.99, and a Sideshow 12" Plo Koon! Also back in-stock from Master Replicas is a Jedi Training Remote for $349.99. Available for pre-order, we have many great Marvel statues, mini-busts, and accessories that will ship as soon as they become available! Some notable items are replicas of Spider-man's black and red masks and origin statues of the Spider-Man and the Hulk! Pre-Order these items today before its too late! As always, check back at www.brianstoys.com for the greast selection of star wars toys and collectibles! Click here to view the newsletter.



The Big Guy Gets Boxed

From NECA: He's big, hairy, and fond of deadly magical creatures; thank goodness he's one of the good guys! He's Hagrid, the lovable Keeper of Keys and Grounds for Hogwart's! A few weeks ago, we showed off a bunch of photos for our highly anticipated Harry Potter Hagrid 10” Action Figure with Sound. Now with packaging complete, we're ready to show you the big guy as he will appear on store shelves this fall. Make sure to keep checking back at NECAonline for all the latest updates on Harry Potter collectibles and more!



Cult Classics 6 - A First Look

The 6th installment of NECA's Cult Classics is coming! NECA has posted some images of series 6 in their blog. Cult Classics six will include figures from Dawn of the Dead, Halloween (the new Rob Zombie movie), Evil Dead and The Lost Boys. More details and images to come. Check out NECA's blog here.



Wizard World Philadelphia - Amazing Spider-Man: Brand New Day
From Marvel.com: For over 40 years, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN's publishing history has been one of consistency and quality. Always at the center of the Spider-Man universe, the Webslinger's original title has found itself supplemented over the years by a bevy of other Spidey books, all vying for fans' attention--but no more. Continue for the full article..



New Skelanimals From Toynami

The Toynami web site has been updated with new images of your favorite cuddly skeletons! Check out these images from Skelanimals series 2 plus and Skelanimals Beanies! Series 2 plush includes: Thomas the Hippo, Quackee the Duck, Pen the Penguin and Elle the Elephant. Each one measures approximately 9 inches in height. The Beanies include: Jack the Rabbit, ChungKee the Panda, Dax the Dog, Marcy the Monkey and Kit the Cat.



NFL 3-Packs Take Center Stage

From Spawn.com: McFarlane Toys debuted our NFL 3-packs with four sets (Giants, Steelers, Patriots and Cowboys) exclusive to Toys 'R' Us stores in 2006. The sets were a hit with new collectors who may have missed their first opportunity to grab some of the players, and also with established collectors who seized the chance to pick up unique uniform options for four players (Hines Ward, Drew Bledsoe, Tedy Bruschi and Corey Dillon), updated logos for two Giants (Tiki Barber & Michael Strahan), and Sports Picks debuts for Plaxico Burress and Joey Porter. We put together a trio of NFL 3-packs for this season with the goal of satisfying both the new and established collector. Continue for the full article..



LEGO Secures Rights to Indiana Jones™
NEW YORK (June 18, 2007) - LEGO Group, the world's leading construction toy manufacturer, today announces a partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. to produce building sets based on the Indiana Jones franchise - one of the most globally successful movie series ever made. Continue for the full article..



Indiana Jones Global Licensing and Promotional Program

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Jun. 18, 2007 Indiana Jones, the world's greatest action hero, returns to theaters May 22, 2008, and his newest on-screen adventures will be supported by an impressive array of leading companies as part of a broad global licensing and promotional campaign across a wide range of product categories designed to appeal to all ages. Continue for the full article..



Sideshow Friday: The Emperor, Chucky and Saw
Sideshow Friday always delivers such a mash-up of titles, doesn't it? And so we've arrived at the end of another week and we end it as we always do, Sideshow style! This week's update is small... for once. Just two little updates to cover. San Diego Comic-Con madness continues with Sideshow's final exclusive, The Holographic Darth Sidious with Mechno Chair. Sideshow, being as generous as they can be, not only has you covered if you're going to the con, they've also got your back if you're NOT going to the con. The two pre-orders for Darth Sidious are now live and waiting for you whether you're an attendee or a non-attendee. Believe it or not, that's it for pre-orders this week. In previews, it's all about horror fans. This week Sideshow previews their new Chucky plush dolls which include classic Chucky and a Bride of Chucky version. For the more modern horror fan, there's always Sideshow's new plush SAW Puppet which is also previewed this week. Expect these to go on pre-order next week. We'll have images and links as they become available. Enjoy the updates! Continue for the full article..



AFC Sponsor Update: Big Bad Toy Store

The folks at BBTS have sent in their latest update with tons of great pre-orders and new arrivals. Check out new pre-orders such as wave 6 of MOTU mini statues, the HUGE 2 Meter tall Optimus Prime and the Master Replicas Mara Jade Lightsaber! There's tons of cool new items ready to buy in this weeks update! Continue for the full article..



Hasbro Celebrates "I Am Your Father's Day"
From Hasbro: At heart, fathers are simply adult versions of young boys who would gladly trade in their office attire for "play clothes" and would rather tend to their action figure collection than paying the bills. So why give Dad another necktie this Father's Day? Continue for the full article..



Movie News: Batman's New Duds
Always staying in fashion, for the next Batman film, The Dark Knight, billionaire Bruce Wayne will suit up in a new bat costume! EW.com has an article with an image of the new duds for your viewing and reading pleasure. Check it out here.



WWE JAKKS RVD TRU Exclusive
Never will you find a title with that many acronyms in it ever again! All kidding aside, JAKKS has sent in their latest WWE action figure news and it's another exclusive! Hope you aren't burnt out on exclusives with all the SDCC talk recently. This one's easy to capture though as you won't even have to leave your desk! Head over to ToysRUs.com and order up the JAKKS exclusive Rob Van Dam action figure! The figure sports an exclusive deco with a fabric ECW shirt, and both the WWE Spinning Championship Belt & the ECW World Title belt.



NECA Blog Updates: Saw, Myers, Ash, Lost Boys
Our friends from NECA have updated their blog today with some interesting tid bits. Pictured here is the first update, NECA's 12 inch scale Billy the Puppet from the Saw movies. The figure will feature actual spokes on the tires and the figure will have sound. NECA also answers some interesting questions. First, their new Mike Myers figures will have 2 knives and the large diorama base. The Lost Boys will have interchangeable Vampire/Human heads, hands and bases. S-Mart Ash will have a cart, rifle and price tags! Check out the official word on NECA's MySpace page.



AFC World / WWE Find McMahon Giveaway UPDATE!

WOW! You guys are good! 3 out of 4 Vince images have already been located throughout the AFC World web sites. There's still one remaining! The Classics Superstars package is still up for grabs! Good luck! Click here to visit the contest page for further updates.



Mattel Exclusives Sneak Peak! By Marc Rosenzweig

Hello Fans of Comic-Cons and Exclusives. I am here to announce that Mattel has released it's list of soon to be hot collectibles that will only be available through the Comic-Con series and exclusive releases for the rest of 2007. Continue for the full article..



Find WWE's Mr. McMahon on AFC World and WIN!
AFC World and JAKKS invite you to Find Mr. McMahon on any of the 3 AFC World web sites for your chance to win 4 prize packages from JAKKS! There are 4 different Mr. McMahon images hidden out there on AFC World's sites: www.afcworld.com, www.actionfigurecollectors.com and www.actionfigurenetwork.com. Find them all and win it all! Click here for contest details and rules!



A Feathery Exclusive Friend for Harry
From NECA: Even powerful wizards need a pet of their own, and where would the world’s most powerful young wizard be without his dependable, lovable, snowy owl? As a special Summer Convention Exclusive, NECA is happy to offer a re-tooled version of Harry Potter from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with additional arm articulation and an exclusive version of his beloved owl, Hedwig. Harry comes with his wand, a display stand, and a perch for his fluffy friend. You can only find this special exclusive at this year’s San Diego Comic Con at the NECA booth. Remember to check NECAnews next week as we reveal the final Convention Exclusive and keep coming back to NECAonline for the latest news on the best collectibles!



The Goonies Are Coming From Mezco!

Our friends from Mezco have updated their Goonies feature on their web site. Check it out here, and pre-order yourself a Goonies set from the Mezco Direct Store. Goonies series 1 includes: Mikey, Data, Chunk, Mouth and Sloth.



God of War Comic-Con Exclusive Cancelled
From NECA: We regret to inform you that due to scheduling issues we will not be able to offer the "Poseidon's Rage Kratos" exclusive Comic-Con figure at this time. We are looking at opportunities to offer this or another special version of Kratos in the future.



Sideshow Quickie: SDCC Holographic Sidious
If you're going to the San Diego Comic Con next month and you're interested in Sideshow's 1/6 scale Holographic Darth Sidious w/ Mechno Chair, today's the day to lock one in. Sideshow is now taking pre-orders for Comic Con Attendees! Check back with AFC tomorrow for Sideshow Friday where we will have the non-attendee pre-order along with lots more updates! Continue for the full article..



McFarlane Designs 'Halo 3' Controllers and Mini Figures
From Spawn.com: They're calling the September release of Halo® 3, "the biggest entertainment product launch of 2007." And McFarlane Toys is right there on the front lines. We're proud to announce a partnership with Halo creator Bungie Studios for a merchandise tie-in with the historic release of Halo 3. Continue for the full article..



TOMY's Star Wars Real Action Metal Figures
Head over to StarWarsShop.com to order up the newest Japanese Star Wars sensation, TOMY's 8 inch Boba Fett and Darth Vader (each sold separately mind you). Each figure sports around 20 points of articulation with a die-cast body. All the way from Japan, these Star Wars figures will arrive sometime in September 2007 and will cost you only $100 each! Click here for more details on StarWarsShop.com.



Resident Eveil: Even More Monsters and Mutants!
From NECA: The grisly greatest hits continue with Series 2 of NECA’s own Resident Evil Anniversary Action Figures. A few days ago we revealed 2 figures from this anticipated series, the Tyrant and the Licker, and today we cap off the line-up. Up first is the deadly reptilian horror simply called The Hunter, with ball-jointed shoulders, elbows, fingers, and ankles, a v-jointed crotch, and a hinged jaw. Finally we have a simple, and simply horrifying, classic: our Crimson Head Zombie, with ball-jointed neck and shoulders and swivel-joints at the wrists and waist, complete with brand-new Zombie Dog. True Resident Evil fans will want to find the Labcoat Zombie variant, boasting a brand-new head and upper body sculpt, ball-jointed neck and shoulders, swivel-joints at the wrists and waist, and a T-virus infected crow feasting on a rotting hand. Available exclusively at Transworld stores in the US and all retailers overseas, you better keep your eyes peeled for this guy. Note that these are unapproved production samples, so the final figures may be different from those shown. That completes the roster for Series 2, but keep checking back at NECAonline for the latest updates on Resident Evil collectibles and more!



Mara Jade Lightsaber From Master Replicas
From Master Replicas: Brazen, Overzealous and Lethal as well as stunningly beautiful - Mara Jade. Earning the title of the Emperors Hand, Jade was on a mission to assassinate the last of the Jedi. She embarked on this deadly mission of revenge wielding a unique and powerful lightsaber. This fully licensed, precise replica is now available to Star Wars collectors worldwide. Continue for the full article..



Magical Girl Club Sasami and Trinity Blood Abel Nightroad Figures
From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Beagles proudly introduces its two new products for the U.S. market, Magical Girl "Sasami" & the incredible Trinity Blood "Abel Nightroad." Continue for the full article..



Nightmares, Cast in Plastic
From NECA: It's been over a decade since Resident Evil, the most terrifying, imitated, and intense zombie-virus video game franchise to hit your TV screens made its mark on the gaming industry, and fans have been hungrier than a T-virus infected dogs for figures and collectibles. Last year we celebrated the 10 years of gory greatness with NECA's Resident Evil: Anniversary Series 1 Action Figures, and this year we get even grislier with some of your favorite monsters from the franchise in Series 2. Today we will be revealing two gruesome additions for any fan: the horrific final boss of the original game, the Tyrant, and the stomach-turning Licker, introduced in the first smash sequel. The Tyrant will stand nearly 10 inches tall, with a ball-jointed neck,shoulders, torso, and fingers, and swivel joints in the thighs. The gruesome Licker will have a ball-jointed torso, swivel-jointed forearms, a v-jointed crotch and a bendable tongue! Note that these are unapproved production samples, so the final figures may be different from those shown. Keep checking back at NECAonline to see the final figures in this lineup and for the latest updates on Resident Evil and more!



Dan's The Man at SDCC
The folks at SOTA Toys have announced one of their San Diego Comic Con exclusive figures for 2007. Street Fighter fans should be excited to hear that SOTA and Corner Store Comics have teamed up to bring you a very limited turquoise variant Dan action figure. Dan will be limited to just 1,000 pieces and will be offered both online through Corner Store Comics and at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con at the SOTA booth. Dan will set you back $20.00. Check out the pre-order page here.



Yakitate Japan !! "Tsukino Azusagawa" 1/8 Scale PVC Figure

From Organic Hobby: Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Happinet proudly introduces its two new products for the U.S. market, Yakitate Japan !! "Tsukino Azusagawa" (Swimsuit Version). "Tsukino Azusagawa (Swimsuit Vers.)" is one of the character originated from the manga Yakitate!! Japan (meaning "Freshly Baked!! Ja-pan"?) authored by Takashi Hashiguchi. "Tsukino" is the granddaughter of the owner of the Pantasia chain, and understudy to Ken Matsushiro. "Tsukimo Azusagawa (Swimsuit Vers.)" is a 8" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box with a custom base for display. She is being introduced in her beautiful swimsuit. "Tsukino Azusagawa (Swimsuit Vers.)" is set to be released in August with a SRP of $71.00.



Sideshow Quickie: SDCC Holographic Darth Sidious

Time for another Sideshow Comic Con sneak peak! The 1/6 scale Holographic Sidious is the 6th and final 2007 Sideshow exclusive. The end is in sight but your wallets are getting lighter! Check out this image preview of the Sidious figure and then check back on Thursday, June 14th at 10am Pacific Time for the SDCC attendee priority pre-order. Non-attendees will have a shot at the priority pre-order on Friday, June 15th at 10am Pacific Time. AFC will have links to both pre-orders. To check if you are eligible for the priority pre-order click here. For the production blog preview click here. For the regular Sideshow preview go here. The 1/6 scale Holographic Sidious figure stands about 9 to 10 inches tall atop his articulated mechno-chair, and includes a really cool, light-up LED feature. Continue for the full article..



DST Says: Shop AFX this SDCC!
From Diamond Select Toys: DST and internet retailer Action Figure Xpress are pleased to announce the latest exclusives available at this year's San Diego Comic Con: the gorgeous Marvel Universe Blink Bust and the kick-butt Transformers "The War Within" Grimlock Bust! Both exclusives will be limited to just 600 pieces, so head over to www.shopafx.com and make sure to order today! Continue for the full article..