082 Action Figure Sat-TOY-Day News, 23rd June 2018

Issue 82 : Saturday 23rd June, 2018

The Star Wars 6" scale Centrepiece range will also get a San Diego 2018 exclusive in the guise of this gorgeous Starkiller Base diorama complete with statues of Rey and a fully articulated Black Series Kylo Ren. The set replicates their final battle from the Force Awakens in the snowy forests of Starkiller base.

The set is presented in a Black Series themed window box.

Hasbro have announced, via EW.com, that their 6" Star Wars Black Series exclusive at San Diego Comic Con will be this Han Solo box set.

The set, called the Exogorth Escape, will include the first release of the Bespin Han Solo. The figure comes with Han's blaster as well as the breathing gear and hydrospanner. I suspect the breathing gear and spanner are exclusive to this set. The new printing technology looks to have done an awesome job capturing Ford's likeness. The other inclusion is a Mynock.

The set is enhanced with a clip in and light up acrylic backdrop and a built in water mister for steam effect. The set is expected to get a basic release of just the Rey and diorama, most likely without the additional features which are listed as exclusive to this release?

The Kylo Ren figure appears to have the new face print technology, and we can possibly speculate he too may get a release as a single release in the future also.

The set is being sold at SDCC 2018 for $109.99 and we would hope that Hasbro have some international options lined up.

The set will be sold at SDCC 2018 for $34.99, we would hope that Hasbro will arrange for International Options via Independent retailers.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HAN SOLO AND MYNOCK Figures (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego) Kids and fans alike can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS saga with 6-inch scale figures from THE BLACK SERIES! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. These HAN SOLO and MYNOCK figures are carefully detailed to look like the character and creature from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes figure, exclusive creature, and three accessories. The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HAN SOLO AND MYNOCK Figures will be for sale at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Limited quantities of this item will be available at select conventions and select online retailers after the convention in the relevant market (including HasbroToyShop.com where available). Good while supplies last.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CENTERPIECE REY (STARKILLER BASE) & KYLO REN Figure (HASBRO/Age Adult/Approx. Retail Price: $109.99/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego) Reimagine key moments from the STAR WARS galaxy with THE BLACK SERIES CENTERPIECE REY (STARKILLER BASE) & KYLO REN FIGURE! Imagine REY battling KYLO REN in the icy forests of STARKILLER BASE in STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Includes a premium, highly-articulated KYLO REN figure, a water mister for steam effects, and an acrylic light-up backdrop, which are all exclusive to this set.

Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CENTERPIECE REY (STARKILLER BASE) & KYLO REN Figure will be for sale at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Limited quantities of this item will be available at select conventions and select online retailers after the convention in the relevant market (including HasbroToyShop.com where available). Good while supplies last.

In Demand Toys have shared this image of an Imperial AT-DT Walker from the Solo movie. This new 3.75" vehicle is arriving soon at ID Toys.

It comes packed with a Mimban Trooper and features the Force Link 2.0 sound and voice effects. It is priced at £34.99

Bandai have released the promotional images for their new 1/12 Star Wars Figure Kit of R2-D2. This is an improved kit from their previous R2 release and it comes with a wide range of bells and whistles, including R2's rocket boosters from the prequels.

The various accessories can be fitted in place or displayed to the side of R2 on a specially designed display base.

The kit should be out in September and will cost 2,200 Yen (£15). With the relaxing of being able to sell these outside of Japan via US distributor Bluefin we would hope this is available in the UK, US and beyond for around the £20-£25 mark.

New images have been released for the 3.75" scale Hover Tank, the first vehicle release for the relaunched Star Wars Vintage collection.

The tank is due for release in August 2018.

Another Star Wars Astromech release from Bandai in their Figure Kit range is this R4-I9. This is an R4 Astromech as seen on both the first and second Death Stars providing maintenance for the Empire.

The kit will arrive in November, costing 2000 Yen (£13). It should not be too hard to get outside of Japan with these Bandai products now having an official route to Western Markets via Bluefin.

As a nice bonus part in the box, you get the drinks tray that R2-D2 uses aboard Jabba's Sail Barge. That means by buying R4-I9 you also get a new part to add to your existing Bandai R2-D2.

June 16th is apparently Jean Luc Picard day and to celebrate McFarlane shared this new image of their upcoming Picard 7" figure.

Kingdom Hearts 3 is arriving soon on consoles, and to coincide Diamond Select have confirmed via Gamestop their next three releases in their Kingdom Hearts range of Select figures.

"Make it so" Both Picard and Kirk are due for release by the end of June in the US.

These three new sets are all Tron based and include the key Kingdom Hearts characters of Mickey, Sora and Goofy. The Mickey set also includes a Shadow Assassin and a Shadow. Goofy comes with Tron and a Shadow.

While Sora comes with Donald and Sark. All three sets come out towards the end of 2018.

Mattel are bringing this DC Multiverse 6" pack to SDCC 2018. The set is an Aquaman themed set containing Aqua-Man himself, Black Manta and the Ocean Master, The set is titled "Between two Dooms" and it is presented in a sleeved box.

Under the sleeve the figures are presented in an innovative window which is decorated like a comic book with the figures displayed in action poses.

Comic book artwork adorns the sides and back of the packaging.

NECA have shared the packaging for their 8" retro Freddy Krueger in his tuxedo from Nightmare on Elm Street 3

After teasing a couple of pieces, NECA have now confirmed the release of the Nightmare on Elm Street Accessory Set. Like the Aliens, Predator and Friday the 13th sets, this is a set which doesn't include any traditional figures but more diorama pieces and accessories to embellish your display.

From the cult classic Nightmare on Elm Street movies, this clothed action figure is based on Freddy’s tuxedo appearance in Dream Warriors!

Freddy stands 8” tall and is fully poseable. He’s dressed in a fabric tuxedo with red and green striped bow tie and pocket square, and comes with a replica model of the Elm Street house that lights up. Blister packaging with resealable protective clamshell features custom artwork created by Nathan Thomas Milliner just for this release!

The Elm Street set is essentially based on Part 3, Dream Warriors. We get two Elm Street street signs, both standing 10" tall, in scale with the 7" figures. One is regular and the other is the "nightmare" version.

There is then TV Freddy, as seen in Dream Warriors. This piece can be wall mounted if you wish and comes with articulated arms and movable antenna. The centrepiece is the Dream Warriors Freddy Worm. This piece is enormous at over 12" tall. It has an articulated head and sits on a base that look like broken floor boards.

The set comes in closed box and will arrive in November 2018

Build amazing scenes from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies with this new deluxe accessory set!

These incredible pieces are perfectly in scale with NECA’s line of 7" figures and include some truly iconic pieces from the cult classic horror movies. The set comes in closed box packaging featuring artwork created just for this release.

NECA have revealed the packaging for their upcoming 8" retro style figure of Herbert West, the Re:Animator "Are you ready for our Re-Animator 8" Clothed Herbert West?"

Like most of the NECA retro figures, Herbert is in a clamshell which will be resealable.

Set includes: ● Freddy Worm (as seen in Dream Warriors) – Stands over 12” tall!

Features an articulated head and a display base styled as broken floor boards. ● Freddy TV (as seen in Dream Warriors) - Can be mounted on a diorama wall or displayed on desk or shelf. The arms are articulated and the antenna on Freddy’s head can be positioned. ● Elm Street signs - Includes both regular and “nightmare” versions of the street sign that stand over 10” tall.

There is also a 3.75" 2-pack. This includes the same game inspired Spider-Man and a Mr Negative figure. This 2-pack arrives much sooner than its 6" counterpart, and is listed as arriving by 1st August 2018.

Gamestop have confirmed the details of their exclusive Marvel Legends "Gamerverse" Spider-Man figures with pre-orders live on their site. At present only the US site is taking pre-orders, but you can order from here for UK shipping - but will likely incur customs costs and admin fees as Gamestop use UPS as a courier.

The first figure is a single 6" Marvel Legends. He comes in his game inspired costume along with spider-web effect pieces and swap out hands.The 6" Legends exclusive has a 30th December release date.

When Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, he gained the powers of a spider and became the crime-fighting Super Hero called the Amazing Spider-Man! With the Marvel Legends Series, both kid and adult Marvel fans can start a legendary collection of comic- and movie-based Marvel characters. This 6-inch Gamerverse Spider-Man figure is highly articulated and features a game-inspired design, making it another worthy addition to the Marvel Legends Series.

After learning that with great power there must also come great responsibility, Peter Parker becomes the crime-fighting super hero called the Amazing Spider-Man. The web crawler takes to the streets of the Big Apple to face villains like Mister Negative, the ruthless gang leader of the Inner Demons and one of the most dangerous threats to ever sweep through the city. Imagine the web-slinging action of the Marvel's Spider-Man video game with this Marvel Gamerverse 3.75 inch 2-pack of figures, featuring game-inspired design and character-inspired accessories. Copyright 2018 MARVEL. Hasbro and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro. ● Inspired by Marvel's Spider-Man video game ● Character-inspired accessory ● Collect other Marvel Gamerverse figures (Each sold separately) ● Includes 2 figures and accessory. ● Figure scale: 3.75 inches ● Ages 4 and up. ● WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts may be generated.

Not for children under 3 years.

Game-inspired design Premium articulation and detailing Character-inspired accessories Look for other Marvel Legends Series figures (each sold separately)

A number of images have been shared for the upcoming Deadpool wave of Marvel Legends with the Sauron build-a-figure. The big reveal is that of X-23 in her X-Men outfit, the figure that rounds out this Deadpool wave.

The Hollywood Reporter has reported on a Hasbro Marvel Legends SDCC 2018 exclusive Netflix Box Set that will be sold exclusively at the show. The article has since been removed for some reason.

The set contains an unmasked Daredevil with the masked head also being included. Jessica Jones is a tweaked version without her jacket. Luke Cage is a red shirt version as opposed to the yellow shirt we have seen in the 2-pack with Claire. There is then brand new figures of Colleen Wing and the Immortal Iron Fist, Danny Rand.

For five figures and a likely presentation pack and limited numbers we would estimate a US price of circa $120 for this set. We would hope there is some level of international access to the pack.

They also reveal an interesting pack in with the Deadpool in his X-Men dress-up, a head and hat for Mad Cap. For those who aren't aware of Mad Cap he was a supervillain created by Marvel in 1985 who went on to go up against the likes of Captain America and of course with Deadpool, sharing many of the latter's abilities. It is unknown if there will be a body provided in future waves to go with this head, or if the intention is to display it as an alternative look with the X-Men dress-up Deadpool.

The Deadpool wave is expected to land in August 2018.

In Demand Toys have let their customers know that the Stan Lee BAF, which was leaked a few months back, is no longer coming with the Ross & Killmonger Marvel Legends 2-pack.

Since the pack was leaked we have reported this release was one of two sets which include parts to build a Stan Lee 6" Marvel Legends figure, the other being Falcon & Winter Soldier from Infinity War. It seems that the inclusion of the Stan Lee BAF, which was never confirmed by Hasbro, has now been cancelled. What will happen to the planned BAF is not yet determined.

Thanks to In Demand for their transparency and flagging this issue on their social channels

Super 7 are taking us straight back to the 1980's with these 5.5" retro figures from Masters of the Universe. The 5.5"Vintage collection visuals see's the original figures revisited to match the character designs from the animated series. The first four figures will be He-Man, Skeletor, She-Ra and Hordak.

While the temptation will b to keep these figures carded on the gorgeous retro cards - the figures do also come with a retro action feature where you twist the waist and have the figure swing a fist back at you.

The figures are priced at $20 in the US with the figures expected to ship in September 2018.

While we are all mourning the loss of the Stan Lee BAF in the Everett Ross and Killmonger 2-pack, further disappointment has been revealed in this newest image of the Winter Soldier & Falcon 2-pack - the other set that should have contained Stan Lee parts.

After seeing promising prototype images of Bucky, it seems Hasbro have simply gone back and used the clean shaven shorter haired head from the Civil War release, albeit with face print technology. This is of course not screen accurate to how Bucky was seen in Infinity War with his longer hair and beard. The 2014 Winter Soldier gun is also included which makes little sense but it looks like there is a second option of an Assault Rifle packed over the other side.

Falcon seems to be identical to all the Falcon releases to date with perhaps tweaked paint and possible face print. He is still devoid of his AK47 handguns.

It's MOTU Monday and Super7 is happy to present the Masters of the Universe Vintage 5.5-inch Figures Collection. The original MOTU action figures re-imagined to match the character designs from the animated cartoon!

These new carded Vintage Figures come with their own accessories: He-Man with Power Sword, Half-Sword, and Shield, Skeletor with Havoc Staff, Power Sword, and Half-Sword, She-Ra with Sword of Protection, Shield and Sword, and Hordak with Arm Cannon and Crossbow The figures all feature a spring loaded mechanism: Turn the waist and they swing back with a punch! The packaging includes a custom character history card with the figure and has new and original art on the back of each card by classic MOTU artist Errol McCarthy.

The pre-sale for the Masters of the Universe 5.5" Vintage Figures will open on Wednesday, June 20th at 12:00pm PST.

Early Promo Image

Medicom will be releasing an Infinity War Iron-Spider in their MAFEX 1/12 line of figures.

Bluefin, the US distributor for SH Figuarts, has released the promotional images for the Infinity War Falcon figure we saw at the Tamashii Nations Comic Con. The figure comes with two head options, one with flight goggles and one without. There are also different hand options and what are listed as "exclusive" handguns, which may be the differentiating part in this Bluefin US release.

The figure looks to be highly articulated, as always, through to and including the wings which look to fold fully back against each other for those dive bombing poses. The wings seem to have some level of holographic effect.

Spidey will come with his mechanical legs, and these are executed by a plug in back section. There will also be two head options, with two different eye expressions, and alternative hand options. Spider-webbing FX pieces are also included. There are also two alternative foot options containing magnets so Iron Spider can be posed on a wall - as long as its a metal surface - this is something MAFEX are doing on their comicbook Spider-Man. With the comic Spider-Man on pre-order for around $95 in the US (I can't locate any UK pre-orders yet) then this one is going to exceed that $100 mark easily with the added parts.

The figure will arrive in February 2019 and the Bluefin US price is $100

While it doesn't tell us much more than what we saw in April at a Trade Show, this new image of a SH Figuarts Infinity War Hulk is now being circulated.

The figure is based on the look of Hulk from the trailer more than anything as of course he didn't really make much of an appearance in the movie except at the start on the Asgard lifeboat. Hulk will come with at least three head options - screaming, angry and neutral - as well as hand options so you can choose between fists for smashing or open hands for gripping.

Hulk is due for release November 2018 so expect better promo images and full pre-order details shortly.

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In the first 1984 film, the Terminator designated "T-800" time-travelled from the future back into the past to kill "Sarah Connor". In 1991's sequel, the roles were reversed with a new "T-800" this time sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor's son, "John Connor" (who is the leader of the human resistance in the future), from being killed by the more advanced "T-1000".

One of his more iconic spoken lines in the film was "I'll be back", and 27 years later, indeed the T-800 has returned, but this time as a premium articulated collectible figure, ready for "action" in the palm of your hands!

"Twelfth Scale Supreme Action Figure" presents the 1/12th scale collectible action figure of "T-800" from "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"!

The hyper-realistic collectible figure features a head sculpt with a hand painted likeness of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in his appearance as "T-800", mounted atop a magnetic neck which enables flexible rotation for the head, for optimum poseability.

Singapore based Great Twins has sent us details of their first 1/12 figure in their brand new Twelfth Scale Supreme Action Figure line.

These figures will be super articulated with tailored soft goods clothing and a variety of accessories - a similar offering to that from Mezco in the US. Great Twins are kicking off with a Terminator 2 licence, and are bringing this awesome 16cm Terminator figure to reality with a release in November 2018.

The Action body features over 25 Points of Articulation, and is clad in his iconic black PU leather jacket and pants ensemble, and not forgetting his (removable) sunglasses, to complete that cool-"Infiltrator-Unit-killer-robot"-look!

An amazing array of accessories include a Mini Gun, Grenade Launcher, Shotgun and Pistol, complete with a removable Grenade Launcher ammo bandolier and Mini Gun black ammo bag provides maximum play, and that the T-800 is ready to do battle at Cyberdyne building to destroy Skynet!

A figure stand with name tag completes the set - ensuring stability on your display shelf, and a pride amongst your collection.

Product Details

The T800 will have 25 points of articulation and will be armed to the teeth with Mini-Gun, Shotgun, Grenade Launcher and Pistol. He comes with removable shades and an innovative magnetic jointed neck to aid articulation and posing. There will be a selection of alternative hands to hold the included weaponry. The figure also comes with a figure stand.

At this point a price has not been confirmed.

● Approximately 16cm in height ● One (1) Action body with over 25 points of articulation ● One (1) Detailed head sculpture featuring hand painted likeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his appearance as T-800 in “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” ● Magnetic neck to enable flexible rotation for the head ● One (1) pair of removable sunglasses ● Three (3) pairs of interchangeable hands ● One (1) set of highly detailed black PU leather jacket and pants with belt ● One (1) Grey T-shirt ● One (1) pair of black PU leather boots ● One (1) Mini Gun black ammo bag ● One (1) Mini Gun ● One (1) Grenade Launcher ● One (1) Removable Grenade Launcher ammo bandolier ● One (1) Shotgun ● One (1) Pistol ● One (1) Figure Stand

The backing card s also a bold red, which really makes the figure pop.

Wolffe is clipped into an inner tray with his helmet to one side of his head, and his two blasters to the other side.

Clone Commander Wolffe, like Rex, was never seen in any of the live action movies and was a creation within the Clone Wars series - appearing in a number of stories through the Clone Wars years. He would also turn up again in Rebels with Rex (and Greggor) although not as trim as we see him in this Black Series release.

So far in the Black Series we have had figures of Cody, Gree, Rex and now Wolffe. All using the same 2014 base Clone Trooper body with tweaks and additions relevant to each character.

Wolffe is the second Tamura Morrison headsculpt, after Rex, to use the face print technology. And while this may be the same base actor the head is vastly different from Rex and includes Wolffe's scar and damaged eye as well as his scowl. His hair is jet black and in a flat top cut.

The 104th Battalion, led by Wolffe in the Clone Wars, was nicknamed the Wolfpack and it is that iconography that we see as decals on the figures shoulder armour panels.

Wolffe is an exclusive release, and is therefore not numbered. The figure is assigned to Gamestop in the US, but is a shared exclusive outside of the US available via most independent stockists. Ours was supplied by Kapow Toys. While there is no number, the figure carries all the same other traits as the standard phase 3 line with red side spine and red lettering for the character name.

The body for Wolffe is that of a standard Clone Trooper, a figure base we've had since 2014. There are a couple of changes to the standard body with the figure using a left shoulder panel with antenna. This is similar to the one used on Commander Cody, but it sits more flush to the armour and is painted the same grey.

The other change is the addition of the Kama skirt and the holstered belt both are taken from Captain Rex although the kama is trimmed now in a dark grey.

While the armour is very crisp and clean, there have been some effort made to weather the figure with mud splashes added to the chest and arms - yet not on the legs or the feet.

Articulation remains exactly as it was in 2014 when the Clonetrooper body was released. It has a ball jointed head and a ball joint in the chest to allow the torso to swivel and lean forward and backwards. The arms are ball jointed at the shoulder, but the movement is restricted as you can't raise the arms by much as the shoulder panels block the movement. There is a bicep swivel, double jointed elbows and a pivot wrist.

When not in use the blasters fit neatly into the belt holsters. Once inserted they hold in place, and with no paint applied to either belt or blaster there is no risk of paint rub.

Legs are similarly restricted by the armour at the hips which are ball jointed, but unable to be moved much. The knees are double jointed and the figure ends in ankle rockers and is absolutely no problem standing or posing.

Wolffe comes with his Phase 2 BARC helmet which is also decorated with the Wolfpack designs. It also has a central red panel above the visors and yellow markings to one side. The helmet is also weathered with mud splash effects painted predominantly on the left side as you look at the figure.

Wolffe uses the pair of blasters that were packed with the Rex figure. They are cast in a black plastic with some detail apparent, but no paint apps at all to bring it out.

Wolffe comes with a rangefinder on the side of the helmet, and this is articulated so it can be swung down over the visor.

The right hand of Wolffe takes the blaster really well, with a flexi trigger finger. The left hand was never designed to hold the grip of a blaster and Hasbro have not replaced this (they didn't on Rex either) so while it does hold the weapon it looks a bit half hearted as though Wolffe is about to pass the blaster to someone else.

Rex suffered from a visual skin line when his helmet was on, but this seems to have been addressed with Wolffe. Weather this is because the neck line has been painted higher, or the helmet is naturally bigger it is good to see.

I do also like that we now have the parts for both BARC and ARC troopers in the line and wonder how long it will be till we get some more Clone variants.

These Clonetrooper variants are becoming an annual exclusive now and with the basic figure already sculpted it is both an easy option for Hasbro, while playing to fans of the Clone Wars and Prequel films. Wolffe wasn't a character that was high on a lot of lists for figures but once announced it has been highly sought after with early pre-orders in the UK at least selling out.

The figure doesn't do a lot wrong. It does suffer from the articulation issues of the Clonetrooper body, as has been the case since it was released in 2014. The head sculpt is glorious and not just a repaint of Rex - it has its own personality and look. The BARC helmet is another nice nod to keep Wolffe screen accurate and this fits neatly on the head. The weathering perhaps doesn't go far enough to be realistic, but that is nitpicking really and I score Clone Commander Wolffe a strong 4 out of 5. Now all he needs is some Wolfpack troopers for him to lead into battle.