Issue 59 : Saturday 29th July, 2017
Chucky will be joining NECA's Ultimate series in November 2017. This stunning release will feature four interchangeable heads, including the terrifying burnt/melted version. Chucky also has an array of weaponry from a baseball bat to a hammer, various knives and a razor. You can even swap out his right forearm for one with a blade. Chucky will stand 4" high and comes with 20 points of articulation. He will be released in the usual window box with opening front cover and movie appropriate artwork
Chucky - 7" Scale Action Figure - Ultimate Chucky From the classic horror films, the murderous doll inhabited by the soul of a serial killer gets the Ultimate treatment! This definitive version of Chucky comes with a whopping four interchangeable head sculpts, and is packed with terrifying accessories: baseball bat, hammer, voodoo knife, hunting knife, butcher knife, straight razor, yardstick, pistol, interchangeable right forearm with blade, interchangeable hands, and more. The figure stands 4" tall and has over 20 points of articulation. Comes in collector-friendly deluxe window box packaging with opening flap. Shipping Date: November 2017
After releasing all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in ¼ scale, NECA announced they will release a re-use of their 1/4 Raphael with this release of the "disguised" Raphael from the 1990 movie.
The next Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles releases for NECA will be a wave of figures from Dimension X, these are Video Game themed figures based on the popular SNES game, Turtles in Time (1991)
The series will include four figures, but only three were on display at San Diego - Slash, General Traag and Granitor. We now await the confirmation of the fourth figure and whether if these will be available in the UK considering most of the other TMNT releases from NECA are restricted to US sales only. The figures are scheduled for a 2018 release.
Raphael will come with a soft good fabric trench coat with hat and backpack, all of which can be removed. He still comes with the basic accessories of the standard release - including baseball bat, slice of pizza and his sai's. There will also be swap out hand options. He is due for release in November 2017, but will only be sold in the US due to the licensing agreement with Konami "A Jose Canseco bat? Tell me... you didn't pay money for this.” NECA’s newest 1/4 scale action figure from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is Raphael in the disguise he uses to pass through the city unnoticed. He wears a fabric trench coat and sculpted hat and backpack, all of which are removable. Raphael stands 16.5” tall and features 30 points of articulation, including double elbow joints, to fully showcase his mastery of the martial arts. The figure is highly detailed and entirely accurate to the movie, and comes with baseball bat, pizza slice and sai accessories, as well as interchangeable hands. Shipping Date: November 2017
Another Turtle item displayed at the NECA San Diego booth was their 1/1 scale prop replica Mutagen Canister from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie. NECA have now revealed the full promotional information and images.
An interesting display at the NECA SDCC 2017 booth was this setup of four baby turtles gathered round a pizza box. Nothing much has been said about this set and there has been no follow up promotional information. For now we assume this is a 2018 boxed release that will go with the 1:1 ooze container.
After wading in a puddle of radioactive waste, four radical reptiles were transformed into New York City’s greatest crime-fighting quartet! Now you can own a full-size replica of the Mutagen Canister that started it all, created from careful study and examination of the prop used in the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Press a button and green light glows through the crack in the side; it even comes with “ooze”! Canister measures approximately 13” long and uses button cell batteries, included. Shipping Date: November 2017
Following on fro the first Ultimate Freddy back in 2014, NECA are turning to A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2 for their next Ultimate Freddy release. The 7" scale figure comes with three head options, 2 devil dogs, gloved hand, monster hand and his trademark removable cap. NECA are also including some flame effects from that pool scene. He will be packed in the usual Ultimate packaging - window box behind an opening front cover.
The Evil Dead always had a cult following, and since Ash reappeared in the STARZ hit TV show Ash vs Evil Dead, there has been a lot of excitement in the figure community for NECA's related figure releases. The 2nd series of the Ash vs Evil Dead figures have now been confirmed. Up first is Asylum Ash, complete with his trademark Chainsaw and a back holstered shotgun. There will then be a Henrietta figure, complete with severed head option. The 3 figure series is rounded off by an adult Demon Spawn. This Demon Spawn has three had options, leaving fans able to army build their Demon Spawn horde. The figures are due November 2017
NECA have confirmed a series of 7" scale figures from the movies of Guillermo del Toro The first figures revealed at SDCC are from the Mexican Directors Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone. The Signature Collection will hit stores in 2018, the first release being Santi from the Devil's Backbone.
A Nightmare on Elm Street - 7" Scale Action Figure Ultimate Part 2 Freddy From the classic Nightmare on Elm Street horror films, we present the definitive collector’s version of Freddy from Freddy’s Revenge! Ultimate Part 2 Freddy features plenty of gruesome detail and tons of accessories, including three interchangeable heads, 2 dogs, gloved hand, monster hand, and removable hat. There’s even an attachable fire effect from the pool scene! The 7” scale figure is highly articulated and comes in collector-friendly deluxe window box packaging with opening flap. Shipping Date: November 2017
From the hit STARZ TV series, Ash vs. Evil Dead! The series follows Ash, stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who spent 30 years avoiding responsibility, and the terrors of the Evil Dead. The Series 2 assortment includes Asylum Ash, Henrietta and Adult Demon Spawn. Asylum Ash comes with two interchangeable head sculpts and shotgun accessory. Henrietta comes with two interchangeable head sculpts, one of which comes apart to simulate her gruesome defeat by, you guessed it, Ash’s chainsaw. The Adult Demon Spawn features plenty of gruesome detail and will have three variants with different heads. Figures stand approximately 7” tall and are highly articulated, with between 25 and 30 points of articulation each.
NECA is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with renowned director, Guillermo del Toro! The new GDT Signature Collection will bring select characters from del Toro’s movies to life in premium action figure format with deluxe added elements.
Shipping Date: November 2017
Collectible deluxe window boxed packaging Shipping Date: January 2018
The first release in the collection is Santi, from the haunting film, The Devil’s Backbone. “The one who sighs” is super-poseable and comes with a detailed diorama base featuring the bomb that falls into the courtyard of his orphanage.
Right before SDCC, NECA teased an image of what looked to be an X-Force Deadpool. With NECA's licence for Marvel restricted to 18" quarter scale and upward, we awaited confirmation. And here it is....
If you have the display space, and are concentrating on key figures from the Marvel Universe only - then you won't get better value for money than NECA's 18" quarter-scale series. The latest addition, unveiled at SDCC, is this 18" version of Captain America from Civil War. Cap will come with masked and unmasked head as well as his shield. He will be released in early 2018 and will retail around the £100 mark her in the UK
X-Force Deadpool will be in stores by the end of 2017 (November). He will ship with a bag full of weapons including Katanas, Sai, Machine Guns, Pistol and a Knife - many of the weapons will slot into working holsters and sheaths. There will be interchangeable hands included and the whole figure will boast 30 points of articulation
Captain America: Civil War - 1/4 Scale Action Figure - Captain America From Marvel Studios' Captain America: Civil War! Based on his appearance in the blockbuster movie, Cap stands 18” tall and has two head sculpts, masked and unmasked, featuring the likeness of Chris Evans. The truly incredible degree of detail includes over 30 points of articulation. The figure comes with interchangeable hands and Cap’s signature shield with straps. Shipping Date: February 2018 Marvel’s Merc with the Mouth returns to NECA’s line of quarter scale action figures with all new deco based on his black and gray costume with the X-Force team! Possibly the most skilled mercenary in the world (but definitely the most annoying), the taco-eating funnyman of the cold-blooded killer set has long skirted the line between hero and villain, between maniac and genius, between ugly and smelly. This incredibly detailed 18” figure has over 30 points of articulation for great action poses. Accessories include katanas, sai, machine guns, pistol and knife accessories, all with working holsters and sheaths, plus interchangeable hands. Shipping Date: November 2017
NECA have confirmed a new 7" release in their God of War series. Kratos will arrive in December 2017
NECA's will be moving the Alien & Predator line into the Alien vs Predator Arcade game territory in the last quarter of 2017. The first assortment will be made up of three Predator figures and three Alien figures for them to battle against.
For the Predators we have the Predator Warrior, Predator Hunter and the Mad Predator Boss. The three Predators stand around 8" tall. The Mad Predator is packed with a face-hugger and chest-burster. The Hunter & Warrior will come with a selection of weapons such as Predator spears, but also Pulse Rifles and Smart Guns from the Colonial Marine figures.
God of War (2018) - 7" Scale Action Figure - Kratos From Sony’s upcoming God of War video game! After a decade of bestselling God of War games, it is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, he ventures into the brutal Norse wilds with his son Atreus, fighting to fulfill a deeply personal quest. This 7� scale action figure features over 30 points of articulation and an incredibly detailed sculpt. Kratos comes with axe and shield accessories. Shipping Date: December 2017
The Aliens are made up of Razor Claws, Chrysalis and Arachnoid and utilise the new articulated Xenomorph body. This means they come with 30 points of articulation and the usual flexible tail. The Chrysalis also comes with an extending neck action. The figures are due in November and will be in Window Box packaging as NECA phase out their clamshell packaging
Introducing a new collection inspired by the classic 1994 arcade game that actually predates the movie! The Predators Assortment includes three Predators from the game: the Mad Predator boss, and playable characters Predator Warrior and Predator Hunter. The Alien Movie UKs Assortment includes three Alien Movie UK adversaries from the game: Razor Claws, Chrysalis and Arachnoid They make their action figure debut with paint deco that re-creates the look of the arcade game. They utilize the new super-poseable Ultimate body, which features over 30 points of articulation, with bendable tail for the aliens. Predators and Alien Movie UKs stand approximately 8" and 9" tall respectively. Mad Predator comes with face hugger and chestburster accessories; Predator Hunter and Warrior come with pulse rifles, smartguns, and spears.
McFarlane are showing off their SDCC displays, and we get our first look at a few of their new 7" figures. We'd already seen the promotional images for the Stranger Things figures, but this image gives a better look at the first two releases of Hopper and Eleven. Hopper has two head options, one with Sheriff Hat - the other without. He also gets his coffee mug, and what appears to be a revolver in working holster.
Eleven looks to come with a blonde wig which fits onto her head sculpt. She also gets her 1980's radio, Eggo waffle and an extra pair of hands.
The promotional images for Star Trek were also released to fans, and this image is of the actual figures in their display case. The card holders confirm these for a Spring 2018 release.
Mezco kicked off their usual pre-SDCC event preview with images of these new DC figures in their One:12 Collective range. The next two DC comic book releases will be Batman Beyond and Catwoman. Both will be in the 1/12 scale (6") and will come with tailored soft goods outfits with interchangeable parts. Usual RRP of $80 is likely to apply, that will be around ÂŁ70 here in UK. Release is likely going to be 2018 now for both figures Batman Beyond will come with a set of wings, two head options and six hand options. He will be armed with a batarang. The usual Mezco stand is provided and for posing in a flight pose there will be clip on booster effects for his boots.
Catwoman will come with three two head options and a pair of clip of glasses. She will get a backpack, whip and six hand options. A display base will also be included.
Take a look at the teased Mezco One:12 Collective Homecoming Spider-Man. Spider-Man is a prototype at this stage, but looks to come with Spider Logo display stand and a couple of hand options. We would hope that Homecoming Spidey will also boast some webs like the comic book version. He will be joining Thor and Hulk in a brand new arm of MCU releases
The recent Spiderman Homecoming teaser from Mezco indicated that they were about to embark on Marvel Cinematic Universe releases in their One:12 Collective. While we are still waiting to see Spider-Man, we have now got a look at these two lovely looking Thor Ragnarok figures.
The Thor figure also has a helmeted head and an alternative standard head complete with war paint. He will come with twin swords. Rather than working sheaths over his back - you will have to swap out the empty sheaths with a set with swords inserted.
Thor and Hulk, in their Gladiatorial Gear, will be released in 6" scale based on their appearance in Ragnarok.
Thor also gets a shield, mace and lightening effects. He also has 6 hand options and will come with the standard Mezco One:12 base, completed with Ragnarok logo.
Hulk will come with two heads - one screaming in the helmet, the other a more sombre look without any headgear. You can arm Hulk with the included Hammer and Axe. There are 6 interchangeable hands included. We would assume that Hulk is in 1/12 scale and will therefore stand somewhere around 9" high. This will likely mean he will come in quite a bit higher than the usual $80 RRP (ÂŁ70 price here in UK). Hulk's size also means he is not packed with the usual display stand.
While fans may hope these will be released alongside the film, I would expect to see a 2018 release date on these when pre-orders open up. With this level of promotional imagery we would expect the US pre-orders to go up imminently for these items over at Mezco
The Diamond Select booth had a full display of their upcoming 2017 / early 2018 Select figures for Marvel. As well as Daredevil, Homecoming Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen we also got our first look at the Thor & Hulk from Ragnarok
Hulk looks to be a similar size to the current MCU Avengers Hulk. He also comes with helmeted alternative head and both hammer and axe weapons we would assume there is no diorama base in this pack due to the size of figure. Thor seems to have some nice lightning effects and those look like his twin swords on the base behind him, with alternative hands to the side. We are expecting these figures in early 2018
Diamond have unveiled some more of their Ghostbusters 2 figures at SDCC. We already knew the first wave would include Rey in the darker GB2 uniform, Louis Tully in GB outfit and the main villain Vigo. The SDCC display has revealed future figures including Janosz, who was mentioned at the launch of the line, Winston with Slime Blower, Peter and Egon in darker uniform. In an interview at SDCC with ToyHypeUSA, Zach Oats confirmed that the GB2 line would only run to 9 figures and would be the ones shown. The 9th and 10th series would therefore be Real Ghostbusters themed. This change is down to some licensing issues of particular characters. The confirmed makeup of the next 5 Ghostbuster waves is as follows. The Firehouse diorama build will be spread across all 5. Series 6: ● Vigo the Carpathian ● Ray Stantz (dark suit) ● Louis Tully (tan suit) The Real Ghostbusters figures are not yet confirmed - but out of the 6 that will be released we would expect one of each of the main characters plus Janine. The sixth could then potentially be an animated Slimer.
Series 7: ● Peter Venkman (dark suit) ● Janosz Poha ● Winston Zeddemore (slime blower) Series 8: ● Egon Spengler (dark suit) ● Ray Stantz (slime blower) ● Winston Zeddemore (dark suit) Series 9: ● Three Real Ghostbusters action figures Series 10: ● Three Real Ghostbusters action figures The only unanswered question is how that head (see below) fits into the releases. It appears to be one of the disembodied heads the team encounter in the subway tunnels. We assume it will therefore be a pack in accessory.
2018 will see the return of the Star Wars 3.75" Vintage Collection, Hasbro have given us a look at what to expect in their SDCC presentation. From Rogue One we will see Jyn, Deathtrooper, Cassian and a Hover Tank Pilot. We are also getting a 3.75" scale Hover Tank.
From The Force Awakens we have Rey, Kylo and First Order Stormtrooper. From the Marvel Comics comes fans choose Doctor Aphra. And from Empire we are going to get a Hoth Rebel Trooper
The Star Wars 5poa range will continue with a number of new releases in 2018 We had seen the Rathtar and Bala Tik beast pack already, and there will be a similar size beast pack release of Luke and Wampa. Hoth Leia and The Emperor, complete with Force Lightning are new releases. The Vader figure with be re-release but now packed with a Probe Droid. Maul, Qui-Gon, Han and Boba Fett are re-releases.
Hasbro announced next batch of 6" Star Wars Black Series as.... ● ● ● ● ●
Rebel Fleet Trooper Sand Trooper and Dewback Captain Rex (removable MK2 clone helmet) General Organa Maz Kanata
We are still awaiting the press release images for these new figures. It is expected that these will be the early 2018 releases rather than have any involvement in this years Force Friday (1st Sept) The Dewback signals a return to the larger deluxe creature releases. On display in the booth he was next to the Wampa figure and this could indicate a re-release of the Wampa to pack out the case with the Dewback?
Star Wars The Black Series Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) & Rey (Jedi Training) Fans attending SDCC 2017 were surprised by another Hasbro Star Wars Black Series exclusive that they weren't expecting. While the Landspeeder and Thrawn have been announced up front, this special two pack has been held back for the show, and almost made it unspoiled - except it was leaked by a Far East site a day or so before the show. The indications are that the two figures - Rey in her Jedi gear, and Luke Skywalker - will be released single carded on Force Friday 2017. The exclusivity of the pack is therefore the 2-pack hinged packaging.
Kids and fans alike can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with figures from The Black Series! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that Star Wars devotees love. A Tatooine farmboy. A Jakku scavenger. An unknown story. A path waiting to be discovered. This Star Wars The Black Series pack, featuring 1 6-inch-scale Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) and 1 6-inch scale Rey (Jedi Training) figure is inspired by Rey’s quest to find the lost Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker. With multiple points of articulation and movie-inspired design, this Black Series 2-pack has been created for ultimate collectability and display. Featuring authentic, true-to-story detail, the Star Wars The Black Series Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) and Rey (Jedi Training) figures and accessories let fans and collectors alike imagine the legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker challenging Rey’s expectations as he teaches her the ways of the Force. Additional products sold separately. Star Wars products are produced by Hasbro under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Hasbro and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro. • 6 -inch-scale, Star Wars The Black Series Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) and Rey (Jedi Training) figures • Collector grade quality figures with authentic, movie-accurate detail • Includes 3 character-inspired accessories • Premium packaging and design • Imagine Rey’s fateful encounter with the legendary Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker
The packaging itself isn't the same as the current phase 3 packaging. While that may be because of the SDCC exclusivity, it might also indicate a packaging change for the Last Jedi figures onwards. The image seems to show a smaller Star Wars logo at the box header, and the character name has changed from red to white. Since this pack was revealed there has been some updated promotional blurb from Hasbro (see right)
Includes: 2 figures and 3 accessories. Figure scale: 6 inches
We then get some new Spider-Man figures. There will be a Spider-Punk, Gwenpool, Lasher and Mysterio. The build a figure for the wave is confirmed as The Lizard. We expect more figures to be added to the wave line up?
Hasbro confirmed a tonne of new 6" Marvel Legends figures at SDCC, and released the promotional images shortly after. Let's try and make sense of what is coming. First up is a Deadpool wave of figures, no doubt designed to make the most of the hype from Deadpool 2 from Fox in 2018. The figure will include the Merc with the Mouth, along with Domino, Deathlock, Cable and X-23
Another wave that has begun to unfold is a Black Panther wave. Already included are Blackbolt and Namor. More figures to be confirmed soon. Again we would assume this is to coincide with the 2018 movie and will be filled out by movie figures.
There was a brief mention of an Avengers wave in 2018. This would make sense as being based on Infinity War and will probably be MCU heavy. A large Thanos figure was teased during the presentation. This would fit well as a Build-a-Figure for the Avengers wave? Songbird, who was a fans choice figure, was shown and will fit into this 2018 Avengers wave.
The final wave mentioned is a further X-Men wave. No figures were shown other than a tease at the Build-a-Figure which will be an 8" tall Apocalypse.
There is a new range of vehicle & figure packs coming. They start with Black Widow and Motorcycle and of course Ghost Rider and his Ghost Bike.
Toys R Us will be selling a Hydra Agent two pack. The pack contains a bunch of weaponry and some interchangeable heads allowing collectors to army build their Hydra army. It is unknown if this will be restricted to Toys R Us in the US, or if it will be a Worldwide release. The next exclusive is Amazon, and this will be a four pack of the comic book Defenders - Jessica Jones (Jewel), Iron Fist, Daredevil and Luke Cage.
The 12" line will be getting Wolverine and it was also confirmed that Deadpool will be back in the 12" range with two releases - one in his X-Force costume, the other a Weapon X costume.
Walgreens (US) will continue with their single release exclusives, and the next one will be Medusa from Inhumans. They will also get Mr Fantastic, allowing collectors to line him up with The Human Torch and Invisible Woman. During the presentation a Thing figure was teased to round out the team. Gamestop, who have been heavy on the Hasbro Star Wars exclusives in 2017, will also be carrying their own exclusive. This will be the Back in Black Deadpool (aka Venompool).
fter giving fans the retro feel in the Star Wars figure collecting world. Hasbro are about to do the same for Marvel with these retro carded Toybiz inspired releases. The releases use the existing Marvel Legends 6" sculpts, repacking them onto retro style cards. The first wave will be made up of Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron-Man, Punisher, Black Widow and Wolverine.
The Tamashii Nations booth at SDCC unveiled a number of new products for 2017/18 in a number of their key licences. First to DC, and the Justice League movie licence will deliver a few 1/12 SH Figuarts figures including Batman, Wonder-Woman and Flash. We'd seen most of the Marvel offerings before - such as the Mk5 Iron-Man suit and the Guardians Star-Lord. We did get a better look at the Spider-Man Homecoming Home-made suit. For monster fans we have a Gamora figure. And in a similar vein, we get a look at the newly acquired Pacific Rim licence and the Jaegers that will be released from the sequel in 2018. Finally we stop at Star Wars. While there was nothing new for Figuarts, the Movie Realization line had the new Shadowtrooper on display and a tease in the collectors panel for some Rebel releases - including an Admiral Ackbar (unless of course, it's a trap?)
Mattel's offering at San Diego was a little disappointing overall with a lot of the focus turned over to their WWE lines. The DC Multiverse display was dominated by that 1/12 RC Batmobile that we saw unveiled in February at Toy Fair. Surrounding this was a collection of 6" Multiverse figures based on the upcoming Justice League movie. Fans will be able to collect the full Justice League - with figures of Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman and Superman. Aquaman and Batman get a couple of variant costumes, and you can team Aquaman up with Meera. There was a similar line up in the basic ÂŁ10/$10 range and here the good guys will get a 6" scale Nightcrawler. The bad guys are represented with a couple of Parademons. Not on display, but practically confirmed is that the Build-a-Figure in the Justice League wave will be the main villain Steppenwolf.
SDCC appears to be awash with new releases linked to this year's Justice League movie. Medicom were one company showing off Justice League figures in their 1/12 MAFEX figures from the franchise - with Superman, Cyborg, Flash and Aquaman on display
McFarlane announced their new Star Trek licence a few weeks back, and already we get a look at the first 7" figures from the line.
Medicom's MAFEX range has announced that Harvey Dent / Two Face will join the 1/12 range.
Captains Picard and Kirk will be the first releases for the new line, and will hit stores in Spring 2018. While they won't be super articulated, they will include some pose-ability. They will also come with the "Color Tops" stand which is decorated with the show accurate logo - Original Series for Kirk and Next Generation for Picard. They will retail here in the UK around the ÂŁ20 mark.
To date, the larger 12" Marvel Legends range from Hasbro has been comic book based. We've seen Iron-Man, Captain America and Spider-Man - and we have Daredevil, Thor and Hulk incoming. However, it seems Hasbro are now moving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with their detailed 12" collectors figures. And the first to hit stores will be this lovely looking Black Panther in 2018.
Harvey will come with normal head and the disfigured Two Face version. The coat and left arm look to be swap out options also from normal to burnt version. The figure will come with revolver, two headed coin and the Vote Harvey Dent pin badge. He is scheduled for an April 2018 release.
These images have been shared on the Smyths Toys (UK) website of a new basic range vehicle for the Star Wars 3.75" range. The Ski-Speeder comes with Poe figure and looks to be the vehicles we see on the trailer racing towards First Order Walkers This is likely to be a Force Friday (1st September) release
This new direction for the 12" Legends was revealed at D23, with a prototype figure on show for fans to admire. The figure won't be on sale until 2018, and the RRP should be around the $70 / ÂŁ60 mark like the comic book equivalents. With the aforementioned comic book releases already seeing deep discounts and clearance activity, this move to MCU may re-energise the 12" line and be a cost friendly alternative to the Hot Toys MCU range.
But that us not all for Dark Knight fans. Images from one of the Far East Trade Shows give us a peak at what else is coming in the MAFEX Dark Knight line. Checkout the Scarecrow and that Nightmare Batman.
NECA have revealed the first look at all three NECA Valerian figures due later this year We had already seen the K-Tron figure, and now we get to look at Valerian (Dane DeHann) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne). The figures are fully articulated and include screen accurate weapons - which fit into working holsters.
Hasbro's own convention, Hascon, takes place from the 8th to 10th of September and is the chance for collectors to get behind the scenes at Hasbro. Hasbro have confirmed they will be selling a number of exclusives at the show. The first of these is a X-Force Deadpool Marvel Legend 6" figure. Deadpool will be a repaint of the recent Legends Deadpool, but now in the grey X-Force outfit. He will come with the same accessories including Katana Swords, Rocket Launcher, taco and swap out heads. Deadpool will retail at $19.99 Marvel Legends Series 6-Inch UNCANNY X-Force Deadpool Figure ($19.99 USD): Showcasing his alternate UNCANNY X-FORCE outfit and outfitted with iconic accessories including two katana swords, a rocket launcher, three blasters, taco and alternate head, this DEADPOOL figure also features premium articulation and deco.
The other exclusive of interest is an early release of the Star Wars Black Series Captain Rex. Rex will be released in a premium packaging which is exclusive to the show. He is also packed with four blasters, and the indication is that some of these accessories are also exclusive to the Hascon release only. Outside of Hascon, fans will need to wait until 2018 for the Rex figure to make his general release appearance. The Hascon exclusive Rex will be sold for $24.99
In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.
Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Clone Captain REX Figure ($24.99 USD): Featuring customized armor decos with distinctive blue markings inspired by the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, this collector grade figure includes 28 points of articulation, four blasters, premium packaging, and a removable helmet revealing this fan-favorite character’s incredibly sculpted face. This item will be an early release with exclusive packaging and accessories!
NECA have teased a final Aliens figure would be revealed at SDCC 2017. The figure would round off the 30th Anniversary releases and would be exclusive to Toys R Us.
DC Collectibles have solicited a handful of new DC releases for 2018, and amongst them is a CWTV figure of Flash, as seen in Series 3. This is the third Flash release following the Series 1 release and the subsequent unmasked 2-pack that came with Arrow. This new version seems to have combined the head sculpt from the original, although this may be tweaked or just very similar to the debut figure. Most of the body/outfit appears to be re-use from the unmasked version.
The figure was revealed today as a James Cameron figure in USCM Colonial Marine armour. Colonel Cameron uses the Frost/Windrix body, with new sculpted head likeness of the 1986 Aliens Director. He will be articulated with 25 POA and will be packed with a number of decorative details like a Canadian flag, Pandora Planet Patch (Avatar) and a Lightstorm logo (James' own company). Accessories will include a pulse rifle, tracking device as well as a clapboard and viewfinder. Colonel Cameron will be shipping in November as a Toys R Us Exclusive. He can also be ordered via the Neca Alien X club, but NECA have confirmed he is not a required purchase for ongoing club membership.
Director James Cameron joins the Aliens universe as an action figure! The first-ever action figure featuring his likeness is a tribute to the process of creating the movie Aliens as well as the director himself. USCM Colonel Cameron becomes the highest-ranking officer in the Aliens movie universe. The 7" scale figure has over 25 points of articulation and features the likeness of James Cameron as he appeared during the filming of Aliens. There are a few fun Easter eggs relating to the director hidden on the figure itself: a Canadian flag shoulder patch, the Lightstorm logo, and a Pandora planet patch. The figure comes with pistol, pulse rifle, and tracking device, plus two "behind-the-scenes" accessories: a replica clapboard and the viewfinder Cameron wore around his neck while filming for setting up shots.
DCTV THE FLASH 06 THE FLASH SEASON 3 ACTION FIGURE From his hit CW television series, it’s the Fastest Man Alive in a new action figure based on his appearance in The Flash season three! This action figure includes two pairs of extra hands. THE FLASH—7.00” $28.00 US • On Sale NOVEMBER 2017 Flash will come with four pairs of hands. He will likely retail around the £20 mark when he hits stores in late 2017