TOYSREVIL #TopTenToys2015: No.2 - JUDGE DEATH by ThreeA Toys

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I have a toy-hard-ON for 2000 A.D. characters as "toys" and I will not deny it. Having devoured the newsstand comics in my teenhood many, many moons ago, it had always been my dream and wish to collect select characters as "action figures" - and by that I seriously wish for either stylized-designed aesthetics of, or superior-designed and made toys … I am selective, after all. It's somehow

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Date Set For Turkish Robots In Disguise Season 2 Premiere

January 31, 2016, 1:11 am

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The Official Transformers YouTube channel for Turkey has posted a brief video advertising the season two premiere of Robots In Disguise! Set for March 6th, the premiere is a theatrical one, taking place at a Cinemaximum theatre in Turkey. There will be prize drawings for those in attendance. Keep reading to see more!

Limited Edition Metalhawk Renewal Figure - Licensed Third Party Resin Kit To Be Sold Exclusively At Wonderfest 2016

January 31, 2016, 1:28 am

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While we wait patiently for New York Toy Fair 2016, Japan gets its own event a week earlier: Wonder Festival 2016 Winter! A more fan-oriented event, manufacturers will often issue single-day licenses for small-run third-party toys and model kits based on their properties. In this case: Metalhawk, from Masterforce! The Metalhawk Renewal resin kit is transformable and highly poseable, and if you're in Japan on February 7th you can pick it up for 10000 Yen, or roughly $82. Keep reading for photos!

The AFB Podcast Episode 205: NECA Aliens Corporal Dwayne Hicks Two-pack / Kotobukiya ArtFX Super Powers Batman Statue / DC Collectibles Batman Animated Bane, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc

January 31, 2016, 3:51 am

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Episode 205 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

This week, join Scott, Ben, John and our new co-host Nath for a great new show with all the regular features and three new reviews!

This week our Toys of the Week are:

• NECA Aliens Corporal Dwayne Hicks Two-pack
• Kotobukiya ArtFX Super Powers Batman Statue
• DC Collectibles Batman Animated Bane, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc

If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 205 here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here - but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly! 

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Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com - we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

Happy listening!

News Covered in this Episode

1. Sideshow Collectibles Lex Luthor P/F statue
2. Sideshow Collectibles “Beetlejuice” ⅙ action figure
3. Mezco scaled “Annabelle” doll
4. Diamond Select Aliens Minimates Series 3 & Predator Series 2 & TMNT Series 4
5. Pop Culture Shock’s new ⅙ scale statue line starts with Street Fighter
6. Funko Harry Potter Pop vinyls & Dr Who
7. Funko Civil War mystery minis
8. Funko new Futurama Pops and Dorbz
9. One:12 Collective Star Trek Sulu
10. Black Widow Titan and more Civil War Toys
11. DC Collectibles August 2016 Solicitations
12. DC Collectibles Suicide Squad Movie Statues

     13 Jakks new DC “Big Figs”

TOYSREVIL #TopTenToys2015: No.20 to No.11

January 31, 2016, 8:00 am

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http://bit.ly/1OYYAiq No.10 to No.2 of TOYSREVIL's #TopTenToys2015 #toylifeA photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Jan 31, 2016 at 5:45am PST Before I unveil the No.1 spot for TOYSREVIL #TopTenToys2015, here's a look at No.20 to No.11, because, really, I can't just have ten toys listed for 2015, could I? And just so you know, the figures listed are collectibles I have since personally owned

set database: LEGO 41042 tiger's beautiful temple

January 31, 2016, 8:09 am

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set database: LEGO 41042 tiger's beautiful temple

image courtesy of amazon

image courtesy of amazon.co.uk

image courtesy of bricker

set number: 41042
set name: tiger's beautiful temple
theme: friends
year: 2014
pieces: 37
price: us$4
minidoll: none

new friends theme.
come with a temple with golden decorations, pink flowers and greenery,a chicken leg and a tiger cub.
great playability.
overall design is great.

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January 31, 2016, 9:44 am

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January 31, 2016, 10:19 am

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Dredd Statue by Pop Culture Shock

January 31, 2016, 10:49 am

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From the movie ‘Dredd’ comes the Dredd Statue by Pop Culture Shock. Not much is known about the new Judge Dredd statue other than it’ll be 1/4 scale. For now, we only […]

Warming Up To Some Of Steiff's More Unusual Dog Designs

January 31, 2016, 10:54 am

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Given it's just about the midpoint of the cold, dark winter (at least around these parts!) Steiffgal thought readers might appreciate a few warm fuzzies sent their way.  Perhaps you are aware of the saying "a three dog night?" This historically referred to the number of dogs a person would have to cuddle with at night to stay comfortable during frigid weather.  So, to REALLY help crank up the temperature, here are FIVE interesting and somewhat rare Steiff hounds that just might add a degree or two to your day!

Let's get started by taking a "peek" at this first great Steiff dog.  Here we have a large, lesser known Steiff Pekingese named Peky. Her pattern is very different from the company's better known, more common, and smaller Peky designs.  Peky is 30 cm, head jointed, and sitting. Her ears, back and tail are made from very tan long mohair while her face and legs are made from short mohair. Her face is detailed with huge, round black and white google eyes, a black hand embroidered nose, and airbrushing on her eyebrows and elaborately constructed muzzle. She has the most endearing, pouty expression... she is probably thinking, "Hand me over a taste of whatever you're eating right now!"  This large Peky pattern was made between 1965 and 1976; this example has a raised script button placing her production at or before 1969.  

It's time to hand off the spotlight to this most adorable puppet pup.  This is Steiff's Treff the Bloodhound hand puppet.  Treff is 17 cm tall and made from bright blond mohair. She has three black hand embroidered claws on each hand. Her head is modeled after the company's beloved Treff pattern, and comes to life with long droopy ears, oversized black and brown glass eyes set deep into eye pockets; a black hand embroidered nose; simple jowls; and airbrushed freckles. She retains traces of her original red ribbon.  This happy handful was produced in this size only from 1928 through 1940.  This example retains her long trailing f button, early chest tag, and traces of her red ear tag, putting her at the early part of the production timeline.

Rolling right along, here are two great and early examples of Steiff's wonderful dogs on wooden eccentric wheels.  Both have the appearance of bobbing up and down as they are pulled along.

The first coppery example begs a penny for your thoughts.  Here we have a lovely version of the company's beloved Waldi Dachshund pull toy.  Waldi is standing, 16 cm tall and 30 cm long nose to backside, unjointed, and made from long, glorious copper colored mohair.  His tail adds another 10 cm to his length. His face, arms, and legs are made from shorter copper colored mohair. Waldi has a simple black hand embroidered mouth and nose and black eyes. He glides upon four oversized, blue off-center wooden wheels. Waldi retains his original green leather collar, long trailing f button, and fully legible red ear tag.  Pre-war, Waldi was produced on eccentric wheels in 14, 17, and 22 cm from 1933 through 1943; this example is from the early part of that period. Once the factory opened for toymaking business after the war, he again was produced in 17 and 25 cm from 1949 through 1970. 

This second Steiff dog on wheels comes sealed with a kiss.   This Sealyham is standing, 17 cm tall and 24 cm long nose to backside, unjointed, and made from long white mohair. His tail adds another 5 cm to his length. Sealy has a simple black hand embroidered mouth and nose, brown and black glass pupil eyes, and felt lined ears. He rides on four red off-center wooden wheels. Sealy retains his original red leather collar and brass bell, along with his long trailing f button.  He was produced on eccentric wheels in 17 and 22 cm from 1939 through 1943.  And, like Waldi, this model again appeared in the line post war, but for a much shorter interval.  He was available in 14 and 17 cm from 1949 through 1954.

Today's final highlight is a shoe in as a collector's favorite.  Here we have a nice example of a Hush Puppy Basset hound made for the footwear company of the same name.  He is sitting, unjointed, and is made from tan mohair that has been lovingly airbrushed in multiple shades of tan, brown, and black. He has has wonderfully long, droopy ears; a hand embroidered black nose; and realistic, dimensional soft jowls. Basset has brown airbrushed claws and extremely round, realistic-looking eyeballs that are embedded into his facial mask structure.  He retains his original red collar and all IDs, including his specially imprinted "Hush Puppies" chest tag.  

This delightful customer special was produced in 14 and 14 cm from 1970 through 1972, and is quite similar to Steiff's earlier, standard line 1960s-era Basset hounds.  These were produced from 1961 through 1963 in 12, 14, and 22 cm.  There are three main differences between the standard line Bassets and the Hush Puppy Bassets.  The Hush Puppy Bassets are unjointed, have a red collar, and have a special logo'ed chest tag.  The standard line Bassets are head jointed, have green collars, and have the word "Basset" on their chest tags.  

Steiffgal hopes this tour through Steiff's "kennel club" has lit a bit of a Steiff fire under you!

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From the movie ‘Edward Scissorhands’ comes the Edward Scissorhands Bishoujo Statue by Kotobukiya. Hot on the heels of their teaser for their upcoming Chucky Bishoujo statue, Kotobukiya released a new teaser image for […]

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As it was last year, a fan going by "Marvelous" has attended the Hasbro exhibit at the Toy Fair event getting ready to wrap up in Germany. She has collected information and shared it with TFW2005, and although security was reportedly tighter this year than last - hopefully including keeping well away from windows this time - there is some interesting info presented. This should serve as at least a partial preview of what's to be seen in New York in two weeks, so keep reading to find out more!

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If you’re only collecting CARS 1 diecasts, the updated magazine checklist is HERE! Every CARS 1 release from 2006 to 2015 is listed in chronological order including every major variant. There is even a one-sheet checklist of all 559 CARS 1 release through 2015. (Minus 85 if you did not collect the lenticulars that are […]