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Action figures are no longer the exclusive domain of children. Starting with MacFarlane Toys, new collectors’ action figures have been released with realistic sculpting, better plastics, more articulations and better paint applications.
Last Updated: Feb 7, 2010 - 8:33:04 AM


Raythe Reign

Action Figures : Toys News
Usagi Yojimbo the Plush Toy
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Plush toy version of Stan Sakai's samurai rabbit coming this spring.

Jan 4, 2010 - 12:58:14 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Update from Shocker Toys
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Update on the Indie Spotlight six-inch action figure line and the five inch Mallow customizable action figure line.

Jan 1, 2010 - 12:10:18 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Elite Gudz at Multiversal Group Show
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Designer vinyl toys and more on display during Dec. 6th show.

Dec 3, 2009 - 14:53:19 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Wolverine and Halo Busts
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One2One Collectibles will release several busts of Marvel Comics' Wolverine and Magneto and Halo's Spartan on December 2009

Nov 22, 2009 - 15:57:06 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Hinatunaone, Woman of the Sands Statue
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Yamato USA Announces the Opening of Preorder for Its Fantasy Figure Gallery: The Touch of Ice by Luis Royo

Nov 22, 2009 - 15:42:07 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Announces New Domo Merchandise
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New wave of collectibles due in March 2009.

Oct 27, 2009 - 11:07:15 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Get Your Color Corps Rings
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Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.

Sep 7, 2009 - 16:27:04 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dick Tracy at San Diego Comic Con
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Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with five, count ‘em, five, exclusives, the return of an old favorite and one can’t miss party

Jul 18, 2009 - 16:34:40 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Does More Tim Burton
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New items includes figures and merchandise.

Jul 16, 2009 - 12:36:43 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers' Return of The Fallen Deluxe Ravage
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Classic Soundwave’s crony and former cassette/jaguar Ravage gets an H.R. Giger inspired re-imagining for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Jul 14, 2009 - 6:15:03 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
UGO Talks GI Joe Movie Toys
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Pop culture website has Destro surprise.

Jul 11, 2009 - 12:48:07 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Universe Classic Sunstreaker
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Hasbro has released a “fake” and updated Lamborghini car including elements from several current models of the car maker

Jun 28, 2009 - 12:33:04 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Action Figures
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If Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has done its job correctly, there’s a good chance you and/or your children will come out of the theater with the urge to buy some plastic transforming robots

Jun 24, 2009 - 19:06:53 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Army of Two Action Figures
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Neca is working on Army of Two action figures based on video game characters Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios

Jun 23, 2009 - 22:51:41 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Bobble Heads for Mix Martial Artists?
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Mix Martial Artist fans can now collect action figures of their favourite MMA Champions

Jun 21, 2009 - 10:26:09 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Universe Classic Prowl
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The Transformers Universe Classic Prowl action figure attempts to give collector a modernized Prowl similar to his cartoon depiction, but with better articulations

Jun 20, 2009 - 15:50:47 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
G.I. Joe: Resolute. Not Your Father's G.I. Joe
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Hasbro has released three single carded action figures and a box set to support G.I. Joe Resolute

Jun 19, 2009 - 18:02:22 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Comics Announces Uncle Scrooge Sell Out
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News to torment Disney collectors.

Jun 17, 2009 - 14:42:28 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Moon Knight
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The former West Coast Avenger is back in the East Coast protecting the most vulnerable of new York City

May 23, 2009 - 15:22:18 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Hercules
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The demi-god made Avengers returns to action.

May 23, 2009 - 13:34:41 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Ultimate Iron Man
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The Ultimate Iron Man action figure, as envisioned by Hasbro

May 23, 2009 - 12:32:21 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Optimus Prime
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The Ultimate Optimus Prime action figure started a refocus on smaller Transformers with classic looks for Hasbro.

May 23, 2009 - 11:35:34 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Megatron
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A gallery of the Ultimate Megatron action figure that came with a figure of Optimus Prime

May 23, 2009 - 11:00:56 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Universe Classic Autobot Hound with Ravage
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Hound has some of the best mobility of the new remakes from Hasbro

May 18, 2009 - 14:47:02 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Announces 2009 Comic-Con "Qee" Exclusive
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"Qee" variant to be available only at San Diego this coming July.

Apr 21, 2009 - 12:04:25 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
G'nort
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G'nort is finally rendered as an action figure

Apr 3, 2009 - 23:26:35 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Justice League International Black Canary
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It's amazing that an action figure of a version of a character’s costume many people dislike was approved

Mar 1, 2009 - 9:59:06 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Justice League International Ice
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There has been Mattel action figures of Ice, but this is the first one by DCDirect

Mar 1, 2009 - 9:53:56 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
JLI Batman
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Artist Kevin Maguire help work on the designs of the Batman action figure based on the popular Justice League International

Mar 1, 2009 - 8:39:31 AM

Action Figures : ToyBiz
Alex Ross Captain America
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Although well articulated, this action figure is not fun to play with

Feb 23, 2009 - 7:53:08 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Watchmen's Ozymandias
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In the comic books, Ozymandias always appeared a bit more plastic and perfect than other characters

Feb 22, 2009 - 10:14:56 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Watchmen's Modern Nite Owl
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The modern Nite Owl action figure is based on the movie version of the character appearing in the comic book series The Watchmen

Feb 21, 2009 - 11:11:38 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Alternity
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Similar to Binaltech, Alternity will feature highly detailed realistic cars loaded with die-cast metal and a great attention to detail for the more critical toy collector

Feb 15, 2009 - 19:00:58 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Minimates, not Mini-pops
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Minimates are not just for kids. Especially since they're small enough to choke on.

Feb 10, 2009 - 14:19:51 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Get me a Life Size Iron Man Statue
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The market for life-size statues is very limited but alive

Feb 8, 2009 - 12:20:22 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Rorschach Action Figure Doesn't Please
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I’m not happy about this new Rorschach action figure based on the movie version of the character

Feb 2, 2009 - 0:30:49 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Star Trek Movie Action Figures Announced
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CBS Consumer Products and Playmates Toys will be reviving over 40 years of history with a new line of realistic Star Trek action figures, authentic playsets

Jan 26, 2009 - 20:10:11 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
10 Years of Collecting DCDirect Action Figures: The Early Years
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The first years from 1998 to 2000

Jan 25, 2009 - 9:12:22 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Say Good-Bye to Action Figure Yellowing
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Perhaps one of the greatest frustrations of collecting action figures is the yellowing of plastic parts. Here's how to fix that problem.

Jan 18, 2009 - 7:36:35 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Captain Action Bubble head
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I guess the Obama Captain Action figure is next...

Jan 17, 2009 - 8:20:52 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Nyarlathotep Statue
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Collectors Edition Statue line – Nyarlathotep

Jan 14, 2009 - 20:18:23 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Robot Chicken Humping Robot
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What will your humping robot hump?

Jan 13, 2009 - 20:35:14 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dorian Cleavenger's Akira
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Akira, Inspired by the Work of Dorian Cleavenger

Jan 13, 2009 - 19:53:32 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Will 3D Printing Change Action Figure Collecting?
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Soon, toy collectors will be able to create 3D models of their action figures using 3D scanning and 3D printing

Jan 11, 2009 - 5:20:17 AM

Action Figures : ToyBiz
Marvel Toys Lost on Marvel Legends
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Was Marvel Toys right to abandon its license to make Marvel Entertainment-based toys?

Jan 6, 2009 - 19:46:35 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Vehicles and Playsets Making a Comeback
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Returning to the smaller scale action figure has opened doors for the return of vehicles and playsets

Jan 4, 2009 - 12:01:52 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Scale 1/6 th Action Figures
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Toy companies take such pride and care in producing highly detailed, accurate likenesses and articulated figures for the 1/6 scaled collector

Jan 3, 2009 - 10:10:40 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Umbrella Academy Action Figures
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Dark Horse Deluxe announced the release of a new figure set depicting the six members of The Umbrella Academy introduced in Apocalypse Suite

Jan 1, 2009 - 17:30:54 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Figures You Can’t Get In North America
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These lead-based figures from Eaglemoss Publications called DC Comics Super hero Collection are only available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand

Dec 30, 2008 - 14:26:02 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
We’re Due For Another Harley Quinn Action Figure
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With so many Harley Quinn collectibles, why is this collector still not satisfied with what's offered?

Nov 9, 2008 - 8:08:14 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Kit Model Collecting 101
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Model kit collecting and building is a popular hobby not so distant from action figure collecting

Nov 2, 2008 - 10:09:23 AM

Action Figures : ToyBiz
Marvel Select Thor
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It was only a matter of time before Marvel Select offered collectors a new Thor action figure

Nov 1, 2008 - 22:42:59 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Collecting Green Hornet Toys
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Collecting Green Hornet toys and stuff is as elusive as the master hero masquerading as a villain.

Nov 1, 2008 - 0:28:42 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Exclusive Toys "R" Us Sports Figures
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Ultra-hip, stylized figures of NFL stars including Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo and Eli Manning will hit store shelves this week!

Oct 28, 2008 - 13:01:57 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Carded vs. Loose Action Figures
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The pros and cons of keeping your action figures in their original packages or not.

Oct 24, 2008 - 6:52:11 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Figure Customizing
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Ever since there was an unmade action figure and the desire to own it, customizing action figures became a hobby for many

Oct 20, 2008 - 20:57:42 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Guitar Hero Action Figures Series 2
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McFarlane Toys' first series of Guitar Hero action figures is now rocking Toys 'R' Us stores

Oct 20, 2008 - 19:20:48 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Deluxe to Produce "The Spirit" Movie Mini-Bust
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Bust launches line of The Spirit collectibles.

Oct 10, 2008 - 7:40:22 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Mouse Guard PVC Set
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Mouse Guard is popular enough to warrant a PVC set. But can the mighty mice stand up to criticism and the likes of action figures collectors?

Oct 5, 2008 - 18:56:12 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse and ReelArt Unite for Prince Valiant
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Dark Horse Comics to distribute ReelArt Studios Prince Valiant Statue.

Sep 18, 2008 - 4:32:46 AM

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From Femme Fatale to Bird of Prey
When asked to give a list of female comic book heroines, non comic book readers rarely refer to Black Canary, one of the comic books' world most enduring character.
Alpha Flight: Vindicating Guardian
The only job that's worst than a being a mom on television is to be a comic book super hero's spouse.
Daredevil and his Secret Identity
The Daredevil comics offered at the Comic Book Bin are from Ann Nocenti's and D.G. Chichester's runs.
Silver Age Flash
The Silver Age Flash set, is one of the great design delights produced by DCDirect, before it settled on one manufacturing standard for all its action figures.
Ultimate Iron Man
If you've been watching the Comic Book Bin's forum, you can guess how happy I am at the arrival of this figure.
Spectacular Spider-man # 1
The big relaunch……..Spider-man, Jenkins……back with Ramos on art!
Hawkman # 17
As mentioned earlier, Katar Hol does not return and there is no sign that he will ever come back.
Special Reports - The Superman Movie
Okay, so anyone who follows comic book movies may have heard the other day that yet another director assigned to the Superman project has bitten the dust.
Why Jim Steranko Deserves all the Awards he Can Get
Dragon Con is held in annually in Atlanta over the Labor Day weekend, with more than 20,000 science fiction, comics and gaming fans in attendance.
Savage Dragon # 110
For as often as Erik Larsen engages John Byrne in Internet yapping, it's amazing how much his Savage Dragon reeks of Byrne's 1980's work for Marvel, especially Fantastic Four.
The Boondocks: Because I Know You Don't Read The Newspaper
Besides Charles Schulz's beloved PEANUTS (the best comic strip ever), there were three daily comic strips that held my attention...
Jakks WWE
Jakks' WWE Rock, Tajiri, John Cena and Billy Kidman wrestling action figures prove that although they are a genre within themselves, they are mature products that fans of other toy line can appreciate.
Darwin for Beginners
The back cover notes on Pantheon Books' DARWIN FOR BEGINNERS describes the text of the book as "…clever, witty, and highly informative…," and DFB certainly is.
Interview with Éric Thériault
Then, I worked on Flirt with my ex-girlfriend. It's an anthology with 50 Canadian and American authors and creators. I was the art director.
Transformers Alternators Wish List
It's surprising to say, but I've only discovered this line this week.
THE RISING STARS OF MANGA VOL. 2 (Black and white; anthology)
I'm not sure what I expected from THE RISING STARS OF MANGA, VOL. 2.
Is the Kingdom Here, or Is it Coming?
I don't know about you, but I loved the Alex Ross/Mark Waid epic Kingdom Come just as much as I hated Waid's terrible sequel...
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 Spider-man 2 is a great movie that follows the successful movie released in 2002.
The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy While the original film, The Bourne Identity borrowed much from the first novel of writer Robert Ludlum, The Bourne Supremacy borrows but the name.
You Can't Get There From Here by Jason
YOU CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE Much has been made of Jason's pantomime (or silent) comics in the last three years since his first appearance on our shores.
Sota Ryu Street Fighter
Ryu is the popular Street Fighter Japanese character, given to Master Gouken as a baby by his mother.
Comic Book's Black Quintet
Suddenly, in the 1970s, it dawned on major American comic book publishers, that perhaps they should try something new and introduce black characters within their strips.
Mario Kart DS Review
A really solid game.
An "Old" Web Comic
Matt Kindt's web comic Super Spy Weekly had a delicious old flavor and Max Estes' new book, Coffee and Donuts is here.
Summer + Gaming = Crap
Yes, there's a reason there's nothing coming out.
Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie (2006)
Ken Masters and Ryu are back in Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie; uncensored, uncut and unedited.