027 Action Figure Sat-TOY-day News, 4th June 2016

Issue 27 : Saturday 4th June, 2016

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Last week we saw Hasbro confirm the full 8 figures line up of their X-Men Marvel Legends wave, and that the Build-a-Figure would be Juggernaut (click here) although at the time of the announcement the only image of Juggernaut was the BAF head packed in with Wolverine.

Hasbo has, as promised, now revealed the Juggernaut figure in all it's glory - again via the

In August 3025 Icon Heroes announced their intention to produce 6 inch scale Action Figures based on the ABC fantasy show, Once Upon a Time.

Icon have now revealed the first of these figures - Hook and Regina

Hasbro Pulse website.

"Granted

super

strength,

durability

and

"From the hit ABC television series Once Upon A Time comes the Hook action figure! Measuring approximately 6 inches tall and fully articulated, Hook comes with an additional hand and his cutlass!"

unstoppable momentum by the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak, Juggernaut first debuted back in X-Men

"From the hit ABC television series Once Upon A Time comes the

#12 (1965). Since then Juggernaut has clashed

Regina action figure in her Evil Queen outfit! Measuring

with the X-Men on many occasions, leaving a trail

approximately 6 inches tall and fully articulated, Regina comes

of destruction in his wake. Marvel Legends fans

with additional hands, mirror, heart, and apple!"

can collect the X-Men Marvel Legends 6-Inch assortment this Fall to build their very own

Both figures will ship 20th December and be priced in the US at

Juggernaut figure!"

$24.99, Icon themselves only ship within the US, but it would be

- Hasbro Pulse

logical for these to go out on a worldwide release via overseas distributors.

Chinese seller flyqiong87 has listed this very interesting set of 3.75 inch Marvel figures today.

The seller is well established for selling a number of Hasbro and other properties at reduced prices - most likely factory seconds or similar. The set has since been removed from sale - although the listing still exists at time of posting.

The set contains Howard the Duck, The Collector, Lockjaw, Cosmo the Spacedog and Moon Boy - a reasonably obscure set of choices, but perhaps perfect for a limited SDCC release - which is now the common train of thought as to where this set will turn up. We await further (official) details.

NECA have released this prototype image of the Predator Clan leader. The Clan leader was NECA have released full details of their next DC Quarter-Scale figure, Catwoman from Batman Begins. This 18" figure will come with alternative heads, hands and taser and whip accessories.

She is due to ship in October 2016.

announced in February and will be based on the Kenner figure from the 1990's. He will weigh in at 8.5" high, the tallest Predator to date, and will come with removable mask. He is due to hit shelves in October 2016.

"Some early work on the blister layout for the jam packed Clan Leader #prednesday first look #kenner #retro" - Randy Falk via Twitter

NECA have teased the following image on Twitter alongside the tweet "Cooking up something special for you, more on this next week #facehuggerfriday"

The image appears to be of the cardboard egg carton used for the Alien egg 6-pack, but now in a black colour with green Weyland Yutani logo.

The initial thoughts would be around this being a general release for the Glow in the Dark Alien eggs that were packed in a 4 pack carton in the Alien themed Lootcrate. I guess we will find out more next week.

“Introducing our second action figure from Batman Returns! We are proud to present this 1/4 scale rendition of #Catwoman, featuring the authorized likeness of Michelle Pfeiffer, whose unforgettable performance in the 1992 movie still defines the character.

Earlier this year we reported on a brand new Doctor Who 5 inch figure 3-pack containing a repainted 3rd Doctor, a repainted Jo Grant and a re-release of the Delgado Master. This set would be an Underground Toy release in the US, and in the UK it would be exclusive to B&M Bargains.

Facebook group, The Amazing World of Doctor Who, have now exclusively revealed that this 3rd Doctor set will be one of three sets to hit the discount retailer in July/August.

The figure stands nearly 18" tall and features 30 points of articulation and a movie-authentic sculpt, detailed down to the loose threads hanging

from

her

homemade

costume.

Catwoman comes with two interchangeable heads (one calm; one angry, with synthetic hair escaping from a battle damaged mask) and interchangeable hands, plus #Taser and #whip accessories.

The set breakdown, direct from The Amazing World of Doctor Who, are as follows. With each set retailing at just £14.99 (the same price as as single figure in the Toys R Us Doctor Who range). Although there is speculation the packs contain other tweaks, the picture is not clear enough to confirm that either way and for the £14.99 price tag - new sculpt work is doubtful. The figures will be packed in updated packaging, mirroring the colour scheme and graphics of the other current releases from Character Options.

This incredible figure is an absolute must-have

Set 1 : Zygon from Terror of the Zygons, Cyberman from The Invasion. Ice Warrior from The Ice Warriors.

for #Batman fans! Starts shipping out to

Set 2 : The Master. The Third Doctor from Invasion of the Dinosaurs. Jo Grant from The Time Monster.

retailers in October."

Set 3 : Vashta Nerada from Silence in the Library. 10th Doctor. Cyberman with gun.

Love or hate Funko's Reaction line of figures, you can't deny they have released figures from some interesting and obscure licenced properties.

Rumours of Funko bringing Dark Crystal to the Reaction wave started about 2 years ago. Since then we have seen the Dark Crystal Pop! figures revealed, and finally images and details are starting to emerge that the Reaction line will also release Dark Crystal figures.

We saw the website listing for a Bandai 1/12 Clonetrooper kit a few weeks ago, and then about 3weeks ago we saw a display model at a Trade Show in Japan.

Hasbro had originally lined up a Dark Crystal range of figures in the 1983 to coincide with the movie's release, but it was pulled at the last minute and no figures were ever released. These new Funko Reaction figures will almost be an homage to these 1983 figures.

Mezco have put their latest One:12 Collective 6” Now, in the latest Product News from Bandai, we get

premium figure up for pre-order. Space Ghost will hit

a clearer look at the figure and the options it will

stores in December 2016, and US customers can

include.

pre-order now at $70. UK pre-orders should go up soon via the usual outlets.

It was already confirmed that the figure would come with both Phase 1 and Phase 2 helmet options. It

“Intergalactic crime fighter Space Ghost patrols the

also seems that as we spotted on the Trade Show

known galaxies in his ship the Phantom Cruiser. Using

picture, the kit will include a phase 2 helmet scope.

There is also two weapon options.

The figure is listed on Hobby Link Japan as a June release. But as with any of these 1/12 kits, the licence allows them to be offered for sale in Japan only - you will have to seek out import options if you want one of these.

the powerbands on his wrists Space Ghost deploys

The prototype images and behind the scenes shots you can see below indicate the range is going to be quite deep in terms of character. They are being sculpted by Tim Clarke, who actually worked on some characters in the original film and then a number of the unreleased Hasbro figures - Tim has been sharing lots of images in the past couple of weeks via his Instagram page.

It seems some of the new Reaction figures will use Tim's original 1983 Hasbro sculpts.

different types of energy rays. The bands are capable of emitting magna rays, destroyer rays, freeze rays, and can even produce a force-field ray depending on what

combinations

of

buttons

he

presses.

The One:12 Collective Space Ghost includes each of these rays as meticulously crafted accessories that attach to Space Ghost's hands to create dynamic action poses. Using his belt, he not only has the ability

Figures lining up for release will be Jen, Kira, Fizzgig, Aughra, Skesil The Chamberlain, UrSol the Chanter and a Land Strider. There will also be a build-a-crystal feature.

to fly but the power of invisibility as well. The belt also allows him to phase through walls and other solid objects. A communicator is concealed in the silhouette on his cowl collar, allowing him to interface not only

Visit the full gallery online at Mephitsu.co.uk

with the Phantom Cruiser and his base on the Ghost Planet,

but

Blip

the

monkey

as

well.

Featuring over 32 points of articulation, intricate sculptural work, incredible costume detailing and tons of accessories, the final product creates an iconic classic vision with a "real world" look. Space Ghost comes with his trusted companion, Blip the monkey.

Blip features an exceptionally realistic sculpt and has over 10 points of articulation.”

Review : Ultimate T-1000 Terminator Terminator 2, NECA Wave/Series : Ultimate Series Released : Jan 2016 ÂŁ22.99 - ÂŁ25.99 Following NECA's release of Ultimate T800 and Sarah Connor last year, the trinity is now complete with the release of the T1000 Terminator from Terminator 2 : Judgement Day.

The figure itself can be seen by opening the front of the box, which is held in place with a Velcro fastener. The inner side of this outer door is another full size image of the T1000 figure.

The figure is presented in a clear window, and around him are arranged the variety of swap out parts.

Like all Ultimate releases to date, the T1000 arrives in a fully enclosed black glossy box. The T2 logo is used as a header on both the front and back of the box, and as a spine label on either side. The front is then decorated with a large profile shot of the T1000 as seen in the film played by Robert Patrick. This image is surrounded in a brushed metal frame, with a T1000 name plate at the base of the image.

This same image is replicated on the two sides, with the very bottom of the side spine having the NECA logo printed on the same brushed metal coloured panel. The back of the box picks up actual images of the figure. The larger of these, offset to the left as you look, is of the figure in a diorama environment reflecting the asylum where Sarah Connor first encounters the T1000. To the right are two smaller torso shots showing a couple of the various options that you can set-up your figure with on display. The remaining space on the back is taken up with a couple of paragraphs, identical to the ones used on the other T2 Ultimates, which sets up the basic plot of the film.

This window is framed with a dark frame, which contains images from the Apocalyptic future we see in T2 - with laser blasts, explosions, drifting smoke and a floor of skulls. Once opened, the tray is backed in a cardboard insert which again uses the Asylum diorama image.

To keep things simple I will review the figure as he comes out of the box first. I will then talk about each of the swap-out options that come packed with the T1000.

The T1000 figure stands at 6 3/4 inches high. This puts him slightly shorter than Arnie's T800, but taller than the Sarah Connor figure. The head sculpt is a wonderful representation of actor Robert Patrick and like all NECA releases, it doesn't just capture a blank expression - but that dispassionate, quizzical look that Patrick holds through the film. The skin tone on the face is supported with some shading variety to bring out the character of the face, with the eyes and mouth detailed really well. The hair is a base brown, with additional drybrushing to add depth. The only gripe on my figure is a splodge of brown hair colour on the T1000 right ear and a bit of hair sculpt behind the same ear not fully covered.

On first look it is quite possible to not appreciate the detail that has gone into the Police Uniform that the T1000 is wearing.

However, look closely at the name badge on the left chest - and see how the name Austin is sculpted into the figure (Austin is the name of the officer that the T1000 kills and assumes as his identity). On the other side the Police badge is coloured in both silver and gold, and although not as clear as the name badge there is also engraved writing in the badge.

Round the belt are a number of pouches, a walkie-talkie with flexible aerial and a working holster for the T1000's hand gun. The whole uniform is a rich deep blue, but with some texture in the sculpt - particularly the trousers which are a corduroy effect.

Articulation starts with the jointed head, which can rotate fully.

Shoulders are ball jointed allowing the arms to rotate up over the head and to a 90 degree angle out to the side. Elbows are a single joint and bend fully to 90 degrees to the upper arm. The elbow joint also rotates which expands the arm range somewhat.

The hands are on a pegged joint so slot into the cuff of the sleeve and will rotate as well as moving to some degree to either side.

This rotation doesn't look the best when applied but can help balance the figure a little better. The figure ends with jointed ankles, but restricted within the trouser legs, so only very minor adjustments are possible.

Your first option for the T1000 is to arm him with a hand gun, and this is done by swapping out the right hand for the shooting position hand that is supplied. This pops in and out relatively easily and the gun will then slot neatly in place with the trigger finger fitting neatly into the trigger. The gun will also slot into the holster on the left hand side of the figure.

If guns aren't your thing, then the hands on both arms can be swapped out in the same manor for the finger needles. Each hand has an elongated index finger that blends from skin tone to silver and ends in a pretty nasty point - the left hand point being longer than the right. This is how the T1000 disposes of John Connor's adopted parents. For such a slim piece of plastic you will be pleased their is some give in the points, but I suspect if mishandled these will snap under very little force.

The waist is jointed, and you can therefore swivel the T1000 Torso completely round independently of his legs.The hips are nicely disguised under a rubberised groin area, and they can still move out to the side and to the front with the rubber section moving with the legs up to a certain points. The T1000 will not sit or kneel, but the hip movement will allow some more action orientated stances.

But what if a liquid metal finger isn't enough? Well why not swap out the whole forearm for the metal claws that the T1000 uses to chase our heroes in the parking garage. If you grip the forearm and pull straight down from the joint you will find the forearm, complete with joint, pops out and can be swapped with one or both of the hook arms.

I love NECA knees, they are always really well disguised and the T1000 is no exception. They are however only single jointed, and bend maybe 20 degrees or so backward. They do however rotate at the joint like the elbows.

Each arm has a paint variation effect from dark blue of the uniform through to a silver finish. Each arm ends in a 90 degree hook and, like the finger spikes, although there is a degree of give - these would be at risk of snapping.

But of course the T1000 isn't immune to a bit of damage himself. So swap out parts are provided here too. The first of these mimics what we saw on the T1000 from the Genisys range with the entire chest section popping off the body and then replaced with a variant version. This chest has three liquid metal bullet holes sculpted on top of the torso. Like the Genisys version, my issue with these is that they look stuck-on rather than being holes in the body itself. With a hollow chest cavity underneath I do not see why this couldn't have been sculpted through the torso so they look like the shells have indeed buried a hole into the torso. This aside the engineering is sound and the torso's swap in and out very easily.

The final options are to swap out the heads for additional damaged versions. The heads pop off under a bit of pressure, and should leave a peg in the torso section onto which you add your replacement head. I found that the plain torso achieves this really well, but the damaged torso had a tendency for the peg to come out with the head so watch out for that issue.

Damaged head one is where the T1000 is shot through the eye. Unlike the chest damage, it is quite clear that this damage extends right through the figure as there is a hole straight through the head. This is really well done, and well painted, and best of all the T1000 retains that same expression despite the damage.

The other head is where the entire T1000 head is split in half.

Again, this is really well done with the T1000 still holding that same expression while it's head flaps to either side. Inside the damage is fully painted to match the liquid metal of the T1000 make up.

So there he is, and by my reckoning this one set gives you in the region of 30 different combinations that you can select to display your T1000, so certainly value for money. Niggles include the factory paint issues, the chest damage and that slightly stubborn neck pin in the damaged torso. These are really insignificant though, and with no other flaws on such a stunning looking figure there really is no other option to award the T1000 Terminator a 5 out of 5.