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NECA: Usagi Yojimbo to slash his way into the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line!

Not only appropriate but an almost necessity for NECA to include Stan Sakai's legendary character into the TMNT line. From NECA: NECA...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 30, 20211 min read

HasLab: 3rd Stretch Goal achieved... and a 4TH revealed!

Another Stretch Goal completed - so fast that Hasbro hasn't even official sent pictures of Morg - and an unexpected 4TH STRETCH GOAL!...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 29, 20211 min read

HasLab: 3rd Stretch goal revealed for Marvel Legends Galactus set!

With the 2nd Stretch Goal Marvel Legends Silver Surfer passed at 17,000 backers, Hasbro quickly announced via video the 3rd (and final?)...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 26, 20211 min read

NECA: ALIENS "Kenner" Panther Alien pounces!

NECA's nostalgia for the Kenner Tribute ALIENS figure line shows no sign of slowing down! From NECA 7″ Scale Action Figure – Kenner...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 25, 20211 min read

NECA: ALIENS "Kenner" Night Cougar Alien strikes!

NECA can't seem to get enough ALIENS... same with collectors! From NECA: 7″ Scale Action Figure – Kenner Tribute Ultimate Night Cougar...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 25, 20211 min read

HasLab: First Stretch Goal completed and 2nd revealed for Marvel Legends Galactus!

Well, THAT Stretch Goal got completed quickly! Unsurprisingly, the Marvell Legends Frankie Raye figure was unlocked... leaving Hasbro to...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 25, 20211 min read

HasLab: 2nd Stretch Goal Completed - now comes the Silver Surfer!

Two Down! What was a slow go reaching initial full funding for HasLab's Marvel Legends Galactus, the Stretch Goals are QUICKLY falling!...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 25, 20211 min read

HasLab: Marvel Legends Galactus now fully funded... and a Herald on the horizon!

With less than a week to go, HasLab's Marvel Legends Galactus has been fully funded, for release in 2022. The first stretch goal,...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 24, 20211 min read

Mezco: "The Perfect Organism" One:12 Collective Alien figure available for pre-order.

The Alien will arrive on Earth... but not from The Company! Mezco can't go wrong with this iconic movie monster: "Big Chap Alien figure!...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 24, 20212 min read

NECA: Michael returning to toy shelves when HALLOWEEN KILLS!

You can't keep The Shape down! With the sequel, HALLOWEEN KILLS, due in October, NECA looks ready to unleash Michael Myers into stores as...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 24, 20211 min read

HasLab: First Star Was Black campaign announced for Fall!

Hasbro Pulse confirms for fans (FINALLY) the first HasLab for Star Wars Black series campaign... and that is ALL we know about it. SADLY,...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 23, 20211 min read

NECA: Michael Meyers and Dr. Loomis face off in HALLOWEEN II set!

"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT DEATH IS!" - Dr. Loomis. This is looking like a great update of NECA original Dr. Loomis! From NECA: 7″ Scale...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 19, 20211 min read

NECA: The Mummy will rise once more!

NECA continues bringing the Universal Monsters back to lift in the finest detail! From NECA: "7″ Scale Action Figure – Ultimate Mummy...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 18, 20211 min read

Nerf: Get ready to fight ALIENS with a M-41A Pulse Blaster!

"ON THE READY LINE, MARINES!" I think EVERYONE was caught by surprise by this reveal by Hasbro's Nerf line. This looks like a great...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 17, 20212 min read

Marvel Legends: X-FORCE gets 3 members in one pack!

Always happy to see more classic X-Force figures, but never thrilled when they are exclusives. Also, it says Fall 2021 release... but on...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 8, 20211 min read

Marvel Legends: Fantastic Four goes Retro!

The classic First Family of Marvel returns, on classic 90's Retro cards. From Hasbro: "MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH RETRO FANTASTIC FOUR...

Andrew Gaughen

Aug 8, 20213 min read

Marvel Legends: Time to SMASH Hydra!

Well, after seeing the "WHAT IF..?" trailer, you knew Hasbro HAD to put this out for Captain Carter to ride! Looks sufficiently BAD ASS! ...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 28, 20211 min read

Marvel Legends: What if Hasbro made Disney+ "WHAT IF...?" figures?

Well, THESE look great! Gonna need Captain Carter and Zombie Cap, for sure! "MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH CAPTAIN CARTER Figure...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 28, 20213 min read

Mondo: Wolvie gets 12in for the first time with Mondo!

Both funny and well-done all at once! It must be MONDO! Say what you will about their prices and availability, Mondo ALWAYS does quality...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 19, 20212 min read

HasLab: Will Hasbro unleash Galactus upon the world?! YOU DECIDE!

Impressive. I especially dig the skeletal face plate. I'll be fascinated to see what the stretch goals are. New Parts? Add-on limbs?...

Andrew Gaughen

Jul 17, 20211 min read