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Hasbro: New GI Joe Characters-Retro Cards... now on pre-order!

Hasbro & GI Joe doubling down on the Retro cards in 2026. Great to see another member of the OG 13 GI Joe figures in Classified form in Zap. Crazylegs is fun, but like many, with there was an alternate to the screaming head. Might have to paint it up like the hasLab version. Digging the all-new female Crimson Guard. I just wish that it's red matched the standard Crimson Guards. I don't think we'll see it outside of the Retro line. But I could be wrong. From Hasbro Pulse: " Y

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 4, 20251 min read

NECA: On Halloween, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!

Well now, this is a fine tease for Halloween day. The imag really... hooks you in! Soon you'll be able to add another 90s iconic slasher to your collection. From NECA: " Don't know what you're doing tonight.... but We Know What You Did Last Summer. #NECA "

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 30, 20251 min read

Hasbro: Love on the wings of... EWOKS?!

Strangely, I find this holiday-ization of a STAR WARS Black series figure - OKAY. Sooo, what's the Ewok words for "Valentine's Day"? From Hasbro: "From Endor to your heart! Revealed at Lucca Comics & Games, this STAR WARS The Black Series Ewok (Valentine's Day Edition) is ready to steal hearts across the galaxy. With soft-goods wings, a heart-shaped greeting card, and a pink BD droid companion, this Ewok is the perfect gift for the STAR WARS Valentine in your life! Pre-order

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 29, 20251 min read

NECA: Jason returns from his NES days to haunt you!

Try as they all might, no one can keep Jason Voorhees from returning from the grave - even from his hellish days in the frustrating "Friday the 13th" NES game! From NECA: " HE'S BACK! 🕹️🎮 ➖ Friday the 13th - Classic Video Game Jason 7" Scale Action Figure with Theme Music Packaging ➖ Based on his appearance in the classic Friday the 13th video game in 1989 for the popular 8-bit home console! This fully articulated Jason Voorhees stands in 7-inch scale, with deco reflecting

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 23, 20251 min read

Licensing: KPop Demon Hunters going on tour in stores in '26 with TWO different licensors!

One of the biggest surprise hits of 2025, KPop Demon Hunters HAD to get licensed toys. But something this big is getting the license split between the big companies of Hasbro AND Mattel! Image from Variety/Netflix Hasbro announced: " Hasbro Pulse + KPop Demon Hunters are teaming up to offer fans the ultimate collector experience for IRL demon hunting. Stay in the know as we will have more to share soon at HasbroPulse.com! #KPopDemonHunters " Mattel announced: " MATTEL CRE

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 20, 20252 min read

HIYA TOYS: Update on how you'll be able to get their figures and toys in the US!

Important information for those collecting Hiya Toys, since Diamond has filed for bankruptcy and will no longer be their product distribution int he US. From Hiya Toys:

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 19, 20251 min read

Valaverse: Action Force Series 6 figures & accessories soon to hit the battlefield!

Well then... definitely a few of these figures, weapons and sets I'm gonna need. Love that G3 and shotgun set. From Valaverse: " Action...

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 10, 20251 min read

NECA: IT-Welcome to Derry to bring multiple of Pennywise the Dancing Clown!

Plenty of Pennywise to go around! From NECA: " 🎈 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎈 ➖ IT: Welcome to Derry - Ultimate Pennywise 7” Scale Action Figure ➖ From the twisted world of horror author Stephen King and the HBO series IT: Welcome to Derry, NECA unleashes another Ultimate Pennywise! The nightmare-inducing Dancing Clown is back to terrorize Derry and stalk your shelf as a fully articulated action figure. Standing in 7-inch scale, Pennywise features multiple interchangeable heads and hands

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 8, 20251 min read

NECA: TERRIFIER's Art the Clown figure gets BLOODY for Walmart!

Now THAT's a lot of blood! Perfect for Art the Clown, but I'm surprised Walmart picked it up as an exclusive. From NECA: " COMING SOON! The Terrifier – Ultimate Art the Clown 7” Scale Action Figure (Blood Soaked) Relive the carnage of Damien Leone’s Terrifier with this Ultimate Art the Clown from NECA. This blood-soaked version features gruesome blood splatter deco on the sinister clown’s clothes and accessories. This 7-inch scale articulated action figure includes interchan

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 3, 20251 min read