Relive the Buu saga through MegaHouse's Dragon Ball Z capsule toys

March 5, 2014, 2:00 pm

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Dragon Ball Z toys make a lot of sense because who has time to sit through all those TV episodes anyway? MegaHouse is gearing up to release a series of eight capsule toys this June for ¥750 each, depicting scenes from the Buu saga of DBZ.

Each piece has a diorama look to it, which was a smart decision by MegaHouse. Figures of this nature don't usually stand out because they usually just show characters in a bland standing pose. These have more of a story to them: Goku powering up in his Super Saiyan 3 form, Goku and Piccolo attempting the fusion dance, Mr. Satan bathing Majin Buu, and so on. I will say though that Gotenks figure looks pretty derpy.

[via MegaHobby Station]

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More Than Meets The Eye Comes To Madefire Motion Books - Preview Now Available

March 5, 2014, 2:20 pm

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Madefire has adapted the first issue of James Roberts and co.'s excellent Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye to motion comic form, and posted a preview to Deviantart. MTMTE joins Autocracy and Monstrosity as the third IDW Transformers series to change forms to the motion comic format. Links after the jump!

Tuck In & Turn Off With Downy

March 5, 2014, 2:28 pm

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This post was compensated by Downy as part of my participation in a campaign with the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. As a digital mom I am guilty of getting into bed and sitting on my phone. I am guilty of being on my phone way too much at night and it does affect how I sleep. This… [read more]

[NSFW] A true samurai needs no chest support, just ask Mataemon Araki

March 5, 2014, 2:30 pm

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Wow, Kaitendo news! I haven't reported on them in, like, ever. They've caught my eye with this Mataemon Araki figure from Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai Bride.

Although the historical Araki was definitely a man, this version is a busty, bra-less lady because of course she is. I also have a hunch that her oversized sword is not part of Araki's Yagyu Shingan-ryu curriculum.

Of course I'm just poking fun: there's no point getting worked up about the historicity of a fanservice anime. But you might want to get worked up over this sculpt, which consists of a beautiful face and a voluptuous physique! Mataemon Araki is up for pre-order now for ¥11,500 and is due out in June.

[ Pre-order at Hobby Search | AmiAmi ]

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March 5, 2014, 2:39 pm

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MegaHouse's Sorceress goes up for pre-order

March 5, 2014, 2:45 pm

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Looks like tonight is boob night. Anyway, I'm pleased to report that MegaHouse's Sorceress is going up for pre-orders right now. I might actually like the back of this figure more than the front. The paint and sculpt look great either way, but the pose works better from behind. From the front it just kind of looks like she's stumbling around drunk, but that's just my opinion. I've seen a lot of drunk girls in my time.

The Sorceress is going for ¥9,950 MSRP but retailers have slashed that price with some nice discounts, meaning you won't necessarily have to break the bank for her. She'll be out in September.

[ Pre-order at Hobby Search | AmiAmi | Big in Japan | Big Bad Toy Store ]

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Enkyskulls at Supahcute Science Fair

March 5, 2014, 2:57 pm

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EnkySkulls was created By Steve Guerra and Jessica Miranda after graduating from Otis College of Art and Design. Steve and Jessica created three new Splice Enky plush for Supahcute Science Fair – Sub: 00 Trey, Sub:01 Quad, and Sub:02 Swoop. Jessica also created a flying sea slub illustration for the show. Join us at Leanna Lin’s […]

DC Collectibles shows off upcoming Red Robin figure

March 5, 2014, 3:00 pm

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If DC Collectibles seemed to lack "direction" in its upcoming 6-inch scale Teen Titan offerings, fans may be pleased to learn that the team will finally have a leader courtesy of a newly revealed Red Robin figure.

Red Robin (not to be confused with the burger joint of the same name) was the moniker adopted by Tim Drake (the third Robin) following... well, in the previous continuity it was after the third Batman (Dick Grayson, the first Robin) decided that he wanted to have Damian Wayne (not to be confused with Damon Wayans, although he would make a really cool sidekick...) as a sidekick thus making Damian the FIFTH Robin (Tim's girlfriend, Stephanie Brown (the third Batgirl), was the fourth). Confused yet? If not, bear in mind that the New 52 revamp tweaked some of that continuity.

Red Robin is probably the best-looking of the Teen Titans revealed so far, as the character has received a very solid headsculpt (Superboy's and Kid Flash's looked a little spotty) in addition to some decent sculpting and paint on the rest of him. That said, I'd like this one a lot more if he had better articulation as the figure seems to be a little lacking in that department.

DCC's Red Robin will presumably have a US$25 MSRP when he goes up for pre-order.

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ThreeA: Shipping Update

March 5, 2014, 3:02 pm

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Follow through to find out what's shipping from ThreeA this week!

The Crawling Dead Group Show

March 5, 2014, 3:06 pm

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Toy Art Gallery has announced The Crawling Dead - a group custom show featuring the Autopsy Zombie Staple Baby from Miscreation Toys. Over 50 artists will take part in the custom show. Participating artists include: Absurd Toys, Big C, Bob Conge / Plaseebo, Brent Nolasco, Chet Zar, Cop-A-Squat Toys, Deeten, Devils Headquarters, Dlux, Dr. Hill, […]

Mezco Toyz: New Chucky Items Coming

March 5, 2014, 3:13 pm

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Mezco Toyz has announced that collectors will see some new Chucky merchandise this year. Among the items is a 15-inch Mega Scale Talking "Good Guy" Chucky, which will retail for approximately 95 and will be available in October 2014 as well as a pair of 16-inch plushies of Chucky and his bride, that will retail for $33 each, or $66 as a set. Click the thumbnails above to check them out.

Kaiyodo: White Armor Metal Gear Rising Raiden Revoltech

March 5, 2014, 3:22 pm

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Kaiyodo has released images of their upcoming Metal Gear Rising white armor Raiden Revoltech action figure, which will retail for $34.99 and will be available this Summer. Click the thumbnails above for a closer look.

Enterbay: Allen Iverson Figure Announced

March 5, 2014, 3:33 pm

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Enterbay has announced that the next figure within their NBA 1/6-scalr line will be the 76ers Allen Iverson. For those of you that were able to catch the jersey retirement ceremony, this couldn't come at a better time!

We are Indie Toys! by Louis Bou

March 5, 2014, 4:13 pm

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Louis Bou’s ‘We are Indie Toys!’ book ($29.99) was recently released by Harper Design. The 207 page soft-color volume focus on resin art toys created and hand-made by independent artists as opposed to produced by factories. The book features a great, diverse selection of artists Jon Knox, Suckadelic, Paul Shih,...

Buff Monster Pink Zombie Mister Melty and Ice Cream Mini Sets (3.6)

March 5, 2014, 4:21 pm

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Buff Monster has lined up a double drop for Thursday (3.6). First, on the heels of the debut of the Zombie Mister Melty sofubi in an unpainted while edition, Buff will be releasing the first painted edition ($35 + s/h) of the new figure. Rocking fluorescent pink vinyl, this edition...

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Blue Raspberry S.U.C.K.L.E.

March 5, 2014, 5:11 pm

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Tenacious Toys has released their exclusive Blue Raspberry S.U.C.K.L.E. colorway from DKE Toys and The Sucklord. The ten figures and loaded in a retro tub. This version is limited to 80 sets, running $19.95 each.

Nordica Toys earns Chamber award

March 5, 2014, 6:26 pm

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Marie McCarthy of Nordica Toys proudly accepts the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce's "Distinguished Chamber Member of the Year Business" award during the Chamber's Crystal Winter Gala in January at the Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. Presenting the plaque is Chamber president Michael Gold.

DC Collectibles New 52 Teen Titans Figures Including Red Robin

March 5, 2014, 6:58 pm

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CM's Corporation files for bankruptcy

March 5, 2014, 7:30 pm

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It's never nice when business dealings have to intrude into the hobby, but today is one of those days, as Yahoo Japan is reporting that noted figure manufacturer CM's Corporation filed for bankruptcy in the Tokyo District Court on March 3rd.

CM's were largely known for their extensive Gutto-Kuru range of poseable anime figures, but they also had interests in mecha, toy cars and scaled figures. The company blamed slow domestic sales and an inability to dispose of old stock. In particular they noted the decrease in demand following the Great Eastern Japanese Earthquake. At the time of the filing the company was over 400 million yen in debt which is...a big number, no matter how you look at it (it's almost 4 million US dollars).

Whether you liked their products or not, this is obviously terrible (and worrying) news for both the industry and for collectors. While it's possible that a deal is worked out to save the company, the numbers suggest liquidation is the most likely outcome. Obviously we wish the best to all employees and hope everyone involved comes out of this as unscathed as possible.

[via Yahoo Japan]

Duo Evolution 2-Pack G1 and Movie Grimlock Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Toy R Us Exclusive

March 5, 2014, 7:44 pm

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Just out by way of the Transformers Dioramas facebook page is an image of the Duo Evolution 2-Pack that features G1 (1984) and Transformers Age of Extinction (2014) Grimlock figures, The set of Transformers figures will be a Toy R Us Exclusive. See the image of the figures that include somewhat simple Energon Grimlock and the Movie mold below.