ThreeA Toys has released images of their 3AA Membership Lasstranaut figure! This sixth-scale figure will be a part of their 3AA Membership set, which will go up for purchasing on January 15, 2014 on their Bambaland website. Click the thumbnails above to get a closer look.
ThreeA: 3AA Membership Lasstranaut 1/6 Figure Revealed
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Cool Toy Review 2013 Year in Cool Toys: Collectible Toy Company of the Year
Although many collectors may not be familiar with Bandai because their figures aren't on the pegs of big-box U.S. retailers, they're familiar with many of the popular characters and licenses under the Bandai / Tamashii Nations umbrella.
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J-R00 Answers "How Was 2013?"
WHAT: I asked a select few folks how their 2013 was, and what should folks expect from them in 2014, and this is what they shared with TOYSREVIL…
TOYSREVIL-SAYS: Justin Rudy aka J-R00 (of DynomightNYC) shares with us his 2013-experience, along with his observation of the art toy culture, which needs a read, methinks!
JUSTIN RUDY: 2013 was a bit sparse on my end. I only had one series released. I loved it! For about 8 months, I had released one figure a month in the Z0MZ series. Those little robots are awesome! They were well received and I'm very thankful for the fans out there who put up their hard-earned cash to support my creative work. I would love to make more of these little bastards in the future. I hope to do so, and I will keep that as an open-ended idea for future use. They are a fantastic platform series that has so much more potential to it! :)
JUSTIN RUDY: This brings us to the second question...What do I look forward to in 2014? That's the million dollar question on everyone's mind right now isn't it? Well, to be honest, I don't have an answer about my next project. The concepts are currently in the back of my head gnawing away at my brain. The execution hasn't exactly materialized just yet. The whole not knowing part isn't necessarily a bad thing. I mean, who doesn't love a little mystery in their life? So I guess I'm looking forward to not knowing what to expect, and having the idea present itself, to me, when it's good and ready.
The short answer: I'm still in the game.
However, how the game is going to be played is something that I can't predict at this very moment. Be it an illustration or toy-based release remains to be seen. Toy releases have become so sparse among the toy companies these days. So I'm not sure that would be fiscally appropriate. There has been next to nothing released this last year. This biz isn't the same as it was seven years ago. That was probably the golden era of designer vinyl.
The landscape has changed drastically. It seems way more hobby based now than retail store based, IMO. Kidrobot is now mostly relying on existing licensed material, like Marvel, The Simpsons and Futurama for their new releases. There aren't too many artist releases these days. Most other releases are in the resin sector. But the majority of those have ended up being some kind of mashed up material of existing licensed characters. The market is flooded with so much of this work. Some of the pieces are fantastic! But most of the tribute genre material is personally not my cup of tea. It doesn't push any real boundaries.
So with that said, what I would LOVE to see in the 20-14, from EVERYONE, is more artists and designers out there making MORE original character designs and LESS tribute art. That train has left the station. Sure, it's a quick and easy buck, but what real progress does it make in the ways of art and design? It's time to get passed all that silly tribute nonsense and refocus on thought-provoking work. Make my brain hurt! (In a good way.) ;)
-J-R00
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Transformers Masterpiece Wheeljack prototype revealed
It's been a long wait with lots of teasing since the news first broke way back in June of 2013, but at long last we're finally getting our first look at Transformers Masterpiece Wheeljack! Over at TAGhobby they've landed a prototype image showing the Autobot mad scientist in both car and bot modes. I have to say I'm feeling much better about this figure the more we see of it. The amount of detail is as expected for a Masterpiece, but I'm still not entirely sold on the skinny legs and the big gap over his heels.
Before too long we should be seeing our first painted images, but I think we'll be seeing this prototype at some live events until then. TAG also has a much more accurate expected release date of August 23 which is back from the previous expected second quarter release. They're listing it's retail price at ¥6,500 which is the same as Smokescreen, but more than the previous cars, which may indicate that there's more than meets the eye for Wheeljack.
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Transformers 4: Age of Extinction - London Toy Fair To Showcase New Toys, Games and More From Movie
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Toy News Magazine have posted their January / February issue with news and details on the Transformers 4: Age of Extinction products we will be seeing on preview. The issue talks with Jay Duke, VP Global Transformers Brand Marketing who lets us know: "The Transformers brand brings all new ways to be entertained and engage with the brand. Transformers: Age Of Extinction will do this, as Michael Bay outlines with an all new storyline. With a new movie, kids and fans can anticipate an innovative new product line and a variety of entertainment experiences". See the list of toys and images from the new issue below.
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Transformers Generation 1 Valentines Day Cards - For The Love of Transformers!
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Was grocery shopping at the local Lucky's supermarket where I spotted the Transformers Generation 1 Valentines day cards from Papaer Magic Group. Its gotta be 30 years since fans saw their beloved Transformers characters this way. There are 32 cards that feature 8 different designs with G1 Bumblebee, Optimus Prime. Megatron and Soundwave in various colors and styles. See the box images below for the full look at these Transformers Generation 1 Valentines Cards now.
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Robot Spirits Unicorn Gundam Full Armor Parts Ver.
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REGION: Toys for Tots drive a resounding success
Local fire departments in Robbinsville and Plumsted teamed up with the Marine Corps. Reserve Toys for Tots annual campaign to provide toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community.
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An A-maize-ing Late 1940's Era Steiff Teddy Baby
Many people believe good things come in threes, and that's just what's happening with this Ted's interesting features.
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on this maize Steiff Teddy Baby has been a colorful experience for you!
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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Rumored Star Wars Black 6″ Wave 4 Line-up
First off, as always, take this with a grain of salt. This is based on third-hand information. I just happen to find it compelling enough to pass along. While I generally try to avoid rumor-mongering, I think it’s worth giving preemptive feedback sometimes. User WayneStarActionF at the Rebelscum forums has made what I think is […]
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Burr It’s Cold Outside – Time To Think Spring?
After the continuing cold winter that many of us experienced this past year many families are waiting for the hot summer days to arrive. What better way to greet summer than with new big toys for your backyard and family! An essential thing to keep in mind when selecting new items for your kids is […]
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Pirate Toy Fund members sort thousands of collected toys
Thousands of toys that you donated during the holiday season last year will soon be on their way to children in need...
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Seen: Mark Dean Veca for Kobe Prelude at Nike Vault
LA-based painter Mark Dean Veca unveiled his original painting as part of Nike’s Kobe Prelude Experience at the Nike Vault in DTLA on Friday evening. Leading up to the release of the new Kobe 9 shoes, Nike commissioned artists to create original artwork to offer their visions of special Prelude...
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Nendoroid Nadeko not looking so cute-eko
Some prototype photos of Nendoroid Nadeko Sengoku (Bakemonogatari) have surfaced. I was pretty hyped when I first saw the prototype in magazine scans a few weeks ago, but now I'm not as taken by it.
Find out why after the jump.
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Do You Want to Create a Magical Room for Your Child?
Do you want to create a magical room for your child? Available today, there are countless styles of kid’s furniture that will help transform a child’s room. If you are looking for wood furniture or upholstered sofas and chairs made just for kids you will easily find it online in the toy stores. Manufacturer’s today […]
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Mattel 4" DC Multiverse Batman Arkham City Mr. Freeze Figure Video Review & Images
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The Articulated Fingers of EDO TK from 3A Toys
Deboxed my 1/6 EDO TK from 3A Toys and messed around with it's articulated fingers, and the result is uploaded on THIS Facebook album … the fingers constantly pop-out of their sockets tho, but they are easily popped back in for further play, no worries :)
Further deboxing review pics to come slightly later … meanwhile, permit me to indulge in my toys a bit further this Sunday morning ;p
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DC Comics Goes Steampunk
Above-left: Batgirl #28 art by J.G. Jones
Above-right: Action Comics #28 art by Dave Johnson
Below-left: Detective Comics #28 art by Klaus Janson
Below-right: Harley Quinn #3 art by Tommy Lee Edwards
… or at least the comicbook covers do, in the month of February 2014! Posted here are just a select few of my favs, with the rest viewable here on Facebook (all images via HitFix / CBR), with a total of 20 x steampunk-influenced variant covers to be expected, from their "New 52" line. Would be awesome to see them as "Cosplays" too, innit? *SWOON*
Above-left: Superman/Wonder Woman #5 variant by Dan Panosian
Above-right: Batman/Superman variant by Tommy Lee Edwards
Below-left: Teen Titan #28 art by Jason Pearson
Below-right: Justice League #28 variant by Dan Panosian
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Check out Max Factory's figma Amy
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet was a very popular anime last year, so it was no surprise that Max Factory made a figma of the leading lady Amy. Sure, it's been a while since she was shown off at Wonfes, and yes pre-orders have been available for her for some time, but it's been a while, and some new photos of her popped up over at Max Factory's figma blog so I decided to share them with you all.
Looking back at a figurine months after the preview and pre-orders have come and gone can be refreshing. Even now, Amy still looks to be a fairly well-sculpted figma with lots of neat accessories. The coolest part about her to me is still her kite glider. I used to dream about having something like that when I was a kid, so it is still sort of magical to see any character with one. The toughest selling point about her figma for me is how visible her joints are; of course this is just because of how much skin she shows with that outfit of hers.
Irregardless of the pros and cons I think that Amy will be a lot of fun for collectors to tinker with and pose. The squirrel plus facial expressions alone gives lots of possibilities.
[via Max Factory's Blog]
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LEGO Simpsons: Official Photos
LEGO has official photos from their mega cool Simpsons House set up … plus a YouTube Making-Of video. You can check out all the fun photos at their Facebook page. Tweet This Post
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