TOY HAUL: 30th April

Apologies for the lack of original updates over the last few days. My camera died on me earlier in the week and today saw an epic Toy Hunt around a number of Ross Dress for Less, Marshall's, Toys R Us, Walmart and Target stores. 

Sadly the pickings were slim (and I was annoyed to see the GI Joe Attack on the GI Joe Pit play-set in a Ross store ripped-open and the figures removed...) but I was able to score the latest wave of Greatest Battles Comic Packs, namely Deadpool vs Taskmaster and Wolverine (Patch) vs Silver Samurai (as pictured above.)

Reviews will be on their way soon...

VIDEO VIEW: Monchici (For The Ladies)

I've no idea if That Figures even has a female readership or if posting this video for ''the ladies'' is considered sexist* but here's Mattel's 1980s girl-friendly, cuddly 'n' cute soft toy, Monchichi (AKA Chicaboo.)

So light some candles, put on your Dido CD, open up that bar of Dove and enjoy this sugary-sweet bit of 80s soft-toy loveliness. Make the most of it though, as next time we'll be back to robots, aliens and proper toys.

* ''What's wrong with being sexy?" - Nigel Tufnel

NEWS: Transformers 3 Trailer

Fans of robotic cars and explosions will be pleased to see that the new Transformers: Dark of the Moon trailer is now online for your viewing pleasure.

NEWS: Marvel Universe Wave 13 Revision 1

Psst... Wanna sneak peek at what Hasbro's Wave 13 Revision 1 cases of the Marvel Universe line have inside 'em? Then head over to Atomic Martians for the full breakdown!

It's nice to see Thanos and World War Hulk appearing again, as I was never able to locate either of those figures, but I'm sure a lot of collectors will be annoyed to see the Human Torch ''Flame On'' variant and other  ''rare'' figures they invested a lot of time and effort (and of course, cash) in tracking down. Personally I hope Hasbro continue this trend of re-issuing their back-catalogue as a way to discourage the outrageous scalping that goes on with a lot of these figures.

NEWS: More Conan Reboot Plot Details Revealed

We've already seen the teaser trailer and read the brief synopsis, but now Bleeding Cool has substantially more information on the upcoming Conan the Barbarian, thanks to the Press Release issued by Lion's Gate.

The producers acknowledge the excellent 1982 Ah-noldfest but say they ''see that film as only a small part of a much larger Conan universe that has continued to develop over the decades since its inception... We're approaching [this film] as a film based on an entire culture.'' Whatever that means.

It's a tough act to follow, given how freaking awesome the John Milius-helmed adaptation was (and I strongly urge you watch it with the Ah-nold/Milius double-act commentary, as it's hilarious) and whilst I hate to sound negative, I'm not seeing anything here that I haven't seen in countless low-budget/SyFy Channel ''heroic fantasy'' movies... I'm hoping to be proved wrong, though, as a character like Conan deserves a revival.

NEWS: GI Joe 2011 Wave 4 Unboxing

Jason over at Atomic Martians has all the video goodness on the 2011 Wave 4 of his newly-arrived GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra line.

Lucky *@$7@$).

Check it out now and enjoy a bonus Rock Viper review, too!

NEWS: HG Wells' War of the Worlds Concept Trailer

UUUULLLAAAAAH!

VIDEO VIEW: The Outer Space Men TV Commercial

Although we've already reported on their modern counterparts' return, it's the turn of the original Outer Space Men to take centre stage in this Video View segment.

Sure, the Outer Space men's rival toyline Major Matt Mason may have a more spaceriffic commercial, but this 1967 ad is still pretty awesome and it's worth watching if only for the kid's expression of joy at the end of the line-up pan...

NEWS: Paulkaiju's King Jinx Revealed!

There's a new Kai(ju) in town. His name's King Jinx.

The superbly-strange King Jinx - who appears to be a cross between a crab and a Pharaoh - is the latest creation from PaulKaiju. Paul says the character ''was based off a Kaiju TV show concept a friend and I dreamed up in the early 80s.'' That's what happens when you eat cheese before bed.

You can see more of King Jinx's very cool-looking sculpt over at PaulKaiju.com. 

NEWS: Roboid Release Date Set

We told you yesterday about Gold Dober's super cool-looking Biotron homage, Roboid. Today we can confirm that the figure will go on sale on Sunday May 1st. 

The figure - which is limited to TEN pieces - has yet to be given an official price-point, but from previously-posted comments (and its rarity) expect to see something in the $75-100 range. We'll find out on Sunday when the figure's final release details are announced.

NEWS: Outer Space Men Waves 3 and 4 Preview

The Outer Space Men are back - again!

VIDEO VIEW: Terminator 2 Bio-Flesh Regenerator

After yesterday's awesome Strange Change (Time) Machine, it's time for another gimmick-based toy, the Terminator 2 Bio-Flesh Regenerator.

Yes, now you too can create your own naked Ah-nold action figures and then hack-off their flesh, only to regenerate it using the special ''Flesh Compound.'' And when you run out of Flesh Compound you can use the toy to... um... yeah.

NEWS: MOTUC Releases for 2011

Fan's of the Princess of Power will be pleased to see she's numbered among the four releases in May's Masters of the Universe Classics wave. The bad news? Orders of Princess Adora's alter ego are guaranteed for pre-2011 subscribers only - ditto with Stratos and Whiplash. So if those three figures catch your eye, be prepared to do some rapid ordering when they're made available to the unwashed masses.

The good news is new subscribers will at least receive their Catra figure... No, I don't know, either.

Personally I don't understand why they simply don't produce more figures. Are the $20 subscriptions to the Matty Collector club really more profitable than the revenue they could generate by simply selling more of the toys in an open market?

Anyway, you can see more of the upcoming figures over at the Matty Collector MOTUC sub-site.

Today is a very slow news day.

NEWS: Immortals Trailer

Ner ner ner ner ner Greek mythology... Ner ner ner ner ner CGI backgrounds... Ner ner ner ner ner Evil Easter Bunny... 

Ner ner ner ner ner From the Producers of 300... Ner ner ner ner ner rousing speech... Ner ner ner ner ner Henry ''Superman'' Cavill... Ner ner ner ner ner in 3D... Ner ner ner ner ner November 11th.

NEWS: Roboid Update

On Monday we took our first look at Roboid, the Biotron homage figure from Gold Dober.

The project it seems is going at full steam ahead now, with the packaging arriving and final prep work underway for the assembly of the 17 figure run over the weekend. We're also promised details on the ''When and the How Much'' on Sunday, according to this post.

We'll keep you updated as we hear more.

NEWS: Cthulhu 2.0 Test Pull Auction

Luke Harris of L.Designs is a very busy man. Not only did he release his new super-cool looking Cthulhu 1.2 colourways earlier this week but now he's auctioning the three test pulls from his Cthulhu 2.0 minifig.

Cthulhu 2.0 uses a combination of MUSCLE and Battle Beast parts, plus original sculpting to create this minifig of Lovecraft's greatest creation. The resin figure is hand-cast from a glow-in-the-dark plastic and includes a hand-applied dark wash to accentuate the figure's details.

This is a limited run, one of a kind piece and bidding starts at just $15. Act fast though, as they won't be around forever!

NEWS: Final X-Men: First Class Trailer

Another day, another X-Men: First Class trailer, or so it seems.

Hitfix has the latest - and what they're calling ''Final'' - trailer.  Presumably this is the finished, fully-tweaked and signed-off promo we'll be seeing in the run-up to the movie's release on June 3rd.

Judgement is still being reserved (I must admit I'm not a big X-Men fan anyway) but the historical setting looks like an interesting addition (even if they still have the wrong-looking Beast in it.)

REVIEW: Marvel Universe Squinkies Thor, Silver Surfer and Doctor Doom

Produced by Blip Toys | Released April 2011

Squinkies are a line of miniature figures produced by Blip Toys. Resembling vending machine/gashapon toys, Squinkies have been available for some time at various stores in a series of ''girl-friendly'' figures (such as ponies, kittens and other small, cute animals) but the line has now branched out to include boy-friendly figures,  including the newly-launched Marvel Universe figures.

NEWS: We Come in Peace Teasers

We've already seen the brilliant FlatHeads from Little Plastic Man but it looks as if Adrian is planning a new set of paper toys if the ''We Come in Peace'' teasers from his site are to be believed.

Whether they're a follow-up wave of FlatHeads or a completely new line, we've yet to figure out but when we know more, so will you.

REVIEW: GI Joe 25th Anniversary - Cobra Eel

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2008

COBRA EEL troopers are the underwater demolition specialists of the COBRA legions. They man and operate COBRA marine outposts disguised as off-shore drilling rigs and augment the crews of larger COBRA naval vessels. COBRA EEL troopers undergo a rigorous two-part training program in the warm shark - and pirate-infested waters of the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean and in the frigid, dark depths of the North Atlantic. Their training regimen includes marine structural engineering, explosive ordinance, underwater fighting techniques and marine geology.

VIDEO VIEW: The Strange Change Machine

I've mentioned before that I'm not a huge fan of gimmick-based toys. Gimmicks get boring quickly and tend to leave you unsatisfied when the initial novelty has worn off. And although I'm sure the same would be true of this - the Strange Change Machine (which also appears to be called the Strange Change Time Machine, judging by the front-piece on the toy itself...) - it's still pretty awesome to watch in action.

Not only does this thing have a great electronic-scored commercial, but the toy itself looks like it could be a lot of fun. Mattel need to bring this back, as the science behind how it all works is fascinating and I could see those capsules being sold in ''booster packs'' to expand your army of creatures. And best of all, you could probably dry your hair and whip-up some waffles using that funky heater, making it an ideal toy for the sci-fi obsessed, preening, fat child in your life.

NEWS: Transformers 3 Teaser Pics

Like robots? Like cars? Like robots that turn into cars? Then you'll probably already have your tickets pre-ordered for Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

But if you want to see more and can't wait for the movie's release, then you'll no doubt be very pleased to see these teaser images over at Hitfix.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is set to hit cinemas this Summer.

NEWS: New, New Green Lantern Trailer

We've already seen a lot of what's on offer here in the previous trailer, but it would be remiss of me to deprive fans of the Green Lantern/Ryan Reynolds of this opportunity to see more of their hero in action.

I'm not a big DC fan but I have to admit, this is looking pretty good...

NEWS: Marvel Universe Series 3 Wave 3 Hitting US Shores

More a factoid or newsgget (that's my new word for ''news nugget'') than a full News story, but fellow blogger Aeries0083 has once again spotted an interesting Marvel Universe-related Youtube vidiew (yeah, work that one out...), this time of the First Appearance Wolverine from Series 3's Wave 3 from a US-based vidlogger - confirming that the new wave is now hitting stores here.

Although the videoblogger in question believes the figures to be ''specially ordered'' by the store she found them in, there have been other - unsubstantiated - reports of these toys being on shelves. This, however, is the first ''documented'' sighting of them.

More on this aswegit.

UPDATE: Aeries0083 has confirmed the figures are indeed in stores now.

NEWS: Last Chance to Win at Atomic Martians

The T-Shirt Bordello give-away promotion at Atomic Martians comes to an end at midnight tonight.

To stand a chance of winning a shirt of your choice from T-Shirt Bordello, head over to the Atomic Martians T-Shirt Contest Page, where you'll find all the instructional goodness you need.

VIDEO VIEW: Major Matt Mason Commercial (1968)

People are too blasé about space travel these days. I know few of us actually do it and we don't live on the moon (as this commercial suggested) but look at modern toy commercials featuring alien worlds and outer space and how they're all too safe and friendly. Now check-out this awesome commercial for Mattel's space-based adventurer. Look past the Dr Seuss-esque rhyming commentary and listen to the music, the opening silence and the weird jumbled speech at the beginning. And who are those people in the background, silhouetted against the window? Parents? Or alien observers watching the children at play?

Perhaps it's just as well we didn't get to live on the moon after all, given how scary this commercial makes it all look...

NEWS: Marvel's The Avengers Movie Cast Details and Title Change

The Marvel marketing machine has already started to spin-up as today they reveal a few details about the upcoming The Avengers movie.

NEWS: Grab Your Own Doctor Who ''Silent'' Mask!

Doctor Who returned to our screens on Saturday with a bang, setting a new viewing record for BBC America and introducing the superbly-creepy memory-effecting race, the Silence.

Doctor Who returned to our screens on Saturday with a bang, setting a new viewing record for BBC America and introducing the superbly-creepy memory-effecting race, the Silence.

Sorry.. Not quite sure what happened there. Anyway...

Doctor Who returned to our screens on Saturday with a bang, setting a new viewing record for BBC America and introducing the superbly-creepy memory-effecting race, the Silence.

Now you too can get in on the fun with this Official Silents mask, available to download from the BBC's Doctor Who page.

NEWS: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Episode 3 Now Online

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Episode 3, for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Electro

Produced by Hasbro | Released September 2009

You can always judge a man by the quality of his enemies. After all, great storytelling isn't just about great heroes - it's about great villains, too. Would Batman be so popular if his nemesis had been an accountant who'd stolen some paper clips? Would Holmes' plunge to his death at the Reichenbach Falls been so memorable if he's simply tripped over a goat? 

In the world of comicbooks, there's one hero with a Rogues' Gallery that's head and shoulders above every other comic character: Spider-Man. Which brings us to today's offering: Marvel Universe's Electro.

NEWS: Imperfecz Cthulhu 1.2 Now Available

$20 won't buy you much these days. Dinner for four at a fast-food place... A SyFy Channel creature feature on Blu-Ray... And it certainly wouldn't get you a one-of-a-kind, hand-produced, limited-run piece of art... Would it?

Actually.... Yes.

NEWS: Avengers Movie Starts Shooting Today!

After teasing us in Iron Man, Iron Man 2: Electric Boogaloo, The Hulk and - presumably - in the post-credit sequences from the upcoming Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger, it's finally time for the Avengers to assemble, as filming on the supergroup movie is set to commence.

NEWS: Roboid - Microman Robotman-Inspired Figure

Fans of Microman's and the Micronauts' Robotman/Biotron may be interested in Roboid - an awesome  repro/tribute to the Takara/Mego classic. Created by Gold Dober over at the Micronauts Homeworld Blog, the figure is a hand-made resin figure cast with multiple parts and available in a very limited run. 

FAN ARTICLE: Bill Mantlo Tribute by Andrew Cosson

Today's Fan Article contribution comes from Andrew Cosson and is his tribute to comicbook legend, Bill Mantlo.

Sadly Mr. Mantlo - one of Marvel's most influential modern writers - was injured in a hit and run incident some years ago and was left with brain damage that resulted in him requiring constant care and attention. Oregon-based store Floating World Comics host regular fund-raising drives for Mr. Mantlo, where professional and amateur artists are invited to donate works for their auctions - such as this one - based around Rom The Spaceknight, the toy-turned-comicbook character Mantlo was instrumental in translating to the printed page (as he did with Marvel's other toy-based property, The Micronauts.)

As well as including the Spaceknight also features characters from the Micronauts series, plus - from ''mainstream'' Marvel - The Hulk and Alpha Flight's Box and Snowbird.

COOL CAPSULES: Freaky Geek Knuckles

Freaky Geeks are a new line of 50c vending machine toys with a decidedly ''urban vinyl'' feel to them. Although I'd seen them online before (although I can't find where now...) I was surprised to see a machine vending the Freaky Geeks toys at my local Publix. Four quarters later and I had two Freaky Geeks in-hand, the first of which is Knuckles, the subject of today's Cool Capsules.

NEWS: Callgrim Custom Corps Finally Revealed

We covered the initial teaser last week but now Jesse over at the Callgrim Blog has posted more details on the upcoming Callgrim Custom Corps drop.

Although there are no details about the release date or exactly what we can expect, there are some great photos that give a small insight into what to expect from this drop.

More when we get it.

NEWS: New Halfbad Toyz Feet Head Image

Feet Head is the second toy in the FOEZ range from Halfbad Toyz, following on from their awesome-looking Skekiltor figure. Sculpted by Steve Patt and featuring - for the first time in the FOEZ line - articulation, Feet Head is shaping-up very nicely, as you can see here.

Meanwhile there's a whole host of new stuff available at the Halfbad Toyz web store. 

As well as including original works such as the superb-looking Skekiltor (in a variety of one-off colourways and paint-jobs), the ''Red Pig'' resin figure and these super-cute/super-cool (delete where applicable) Robits resin figures, there's also this excellent custom-painted TMNT Rocksteady figure. And best of all, prices start at an incredible $5.

Check it out now!

NEWS: Cthulhu 1.2 Drop Today

We've been following the run-up to its launch since last week but now L.Designs' Imperfecz Cthulhu 1.2 is finally set to arrive later today.

In a post over at the Imperfecz Blog, Imperfecz creator Luke announced that the new wave of minifigs will be released some time after 6PM, MST on the 25th of April and will be available from the Imperfecz web store. No details yet on pricing but we'll keep you posted.

NEWS: More from Thor: Tales of Asgard

We've already told you about the animated Thor prequel, Thor: Tales of Asgard but now Marvel.com has uploaded a new scene from the upcoming release, set to hit shelves on Blu-Ray and DVD on May 17th.

Enjoy, True Believer!

VIDEO VIEW: Doctor Who ''Silence'' TV Spot

Doctor Who's Season Six begins tonight on BBC One/BBC America/Space.

UPDATE: Some user comments have been removed from this post, as they purportedly included links to either downloads or streaming videos of this episode. Not only is this illegal but it's also incredibly dangerous to follow unknown links and may result in viruses and Trojans infecting your computer. We cannot be held responsible for links posted by visitors and would advise extreme caution when considering them (especially  links using the tinyurl mask.)

NEWS: Cthulhu 1.2 Release Delayed Until Next Week

We told you on Thursday that the Cthulhu 1.2 minifig from L.Designs' Imperfecz line was due to go on sale this weekend. Luke - the brains behind the Imperfecz toy range - has posted an update at the Imperfecz blog stating that the release has been moved to ''Monday possibly Tuesday.''

In the meantime you can check-out the new shots over at the Imperfecz blog.

NEWS: Kaiju for Japan Auction On Now

Just a reminder that the Gorilla Mouth-organised Kaiju for Japan fundraising auction is now on. 

Hit this link to visit the store, but be quick: a number of pieces have already sold.

NEWS: Ray Park to Return as Snake Eyes in GI Joe 2

Ray (The Phantom Menace, The X-Men) Park has confirmed via his Twitter account that he will be returning to the role of Snake Eyes in the sequel to the 2009 movie, the tentatively-titled GI Joe 2: Cobra Strikes. Interestingly, Snake Eyes was one of three characters mentioned as returning in the sequel (along with Duke and Storm Shadow) in a previous Tweet by Rachel 'Scarlet' Nichols.

Still in the pre-production stage, GI Joe 2 is being directed by lifelong Joe fan Jon (Justin Bieber: Never Say Never) Chu, who recently described his take as ''gritty.''

We'll keep you posted on this one...

REVIEW: GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra - Jungle Assault Jungle-Viper

Produced by Hasbro | Released October 2010

Jungle-Vipers are Cobra troopers with special training as silent marksmen. Their opti-camo ghillie suits have digitized camouflage blades, which make them disappear from any detection devices. They also use multi-visual imaging systems that give them wide visual displays of surrounding territory.

NEWS: Another Imperfecz Cthulhu 1.2 Teaser Shot Imminent

Earlier this week we brought you this exclusive teaser preview shot of the new Cthulhu 1.2 wave from the Imperfecz minifig line. 

Luke of L. Design posted a quick update to let us know that the next exclusive shot will be revealed later today over at the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. blog ahead of the release, planned for this weekend.

UPDATE: You can see the new colourways here.

VIDEO VIEW: Paul Davidson's Unpublished Artworks of an Extraordinary Nature

Regulars at That Figures may recall our first-look at Paul (X-Men, Nova, New Mutants) Davidson's creator-owned AquaForce and his recent Kapow! Comic Con work. Fans will be pleased to see this preview of his limited-run Unpublished Artworks of an Extraordinary Nature, which gathers together a number of previously unreleased splash panels, layouts and illustrations in a single volume.

For more information, please visit Paul's official website, where Unpublished Artworks of an Extraordinary Nature will be on sale soon.

VIDEO VIEW: The Doctor Who Theme

Undeniably the greatest theme tune ever written, the Doctor Who Theme (composed by Ron Grainer and ''realised'' by Delia Derbyshire) is - like the show itself - a brilliantly flexible, adaptable and re-interpret-able composition. Over the years it's gone from weirdly experimental sci-fi to movie score epic, it's been the basis of numerous dance tracks and even wound-up as a glam-metal mashup. Yet through it all, it's remained as recognisable and brilliant as ever.

Doctor Who returns to our screens tomorrow on BBC One/BBC America/Space.

NEWS: New Green Lantern Trailer

The latest Green Lantern trailer is online now and... it doesn't look too bad. Personally I've always found the idea of the Green Lantern's powers a little hokey but - silly Gatling gun bit aside - it looks as if the movie may be going for a more realistic approach to the concept. At least, as realistic as a guy who flies and glows bright green can be...

Anyway, you can check it out for yourself over at Bleeding Cool.

Although no release date has been set, ''they'' - the omniscient Hyperminds of the Internet - are predicting a date of June 17th.

UPDATE: My posts are link-free and error-filled until I've had my coffee and Pop Tarts. 

NEWS: The GodBeast's ''Infected'' Images

If a picture paints a thousand words, then The GodBeast's blog has 4,000 for you, which I'd say include ''awesome, creepy, neat, icky'' and ''hopefully coming soon.'' 

REVIEW: GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra - Arctic Threat Storm Shadow (With Whirlwind Kick)

Produced by Hasbro | Released November 2010

Storm Shadow is a Ninja mercenary who works for Cobra. He undergoes a difficult test to strengthen his willpower and endurance. Battling extreme cold, he climbs a snow-covered mountain to reach an Arashikage temple. As his final test he must defeat the Temple Guardians - and he does so with a powerful whirlwind kick.

NEWS: X-Men First Class Trailer

We're probably a day or two little late bringing this to you, but frankly it's a slow news day and given that covering this wasn't exactly on the top of the That Figures To Do list, it's a good opportunity to kill two birds with one stone...

I'm still not sold on the concept and I wish they'd used the original, classic X-Men line up, complete with the proper apish Beast (instead of the silly blue-furred supercat) but this trailer is an improvement over the previous one.

X-Men: First Class hits cinemas in June.

NEWS: Glyos Bio Jumper and Kabuto Soldier Images

We've already seen the - now titled Bio-Jumper and Kabuto Solider - heads from The GodBeast in prototype form but now Marty (AKA The GodBeast) has uploaded a number of shots of the first production run of these awesome bug-headed buggers.

No word yet on pricing or when they'll be available but we'll keep you posted.

VIDEO VIEW: Doctor Who Season 6 Trailer

We're just two days away from the premiere episode of Doctor Who's Season Six and it looks to be even better than last year's.

Here then is a taste of what's to come in the form of the official Season Six trailer from the BBC.

Doctor Who Season Six begins on Saturday 23rd of April on BBC One/BBC America/Space.

NEWS: First Images from Batman: Year One

It seems today is follow-up day... As we reported yesterday, Warner Bros. Animation is producing an animated adaptation of Frank Miller's classic re-imagining of the Caped Crusader's early days in Batman: Year One.

Now - via Bleeding Edge - come these first images, as seen at The Hollywood Reporter.

Batman: Year One is set for release this Fall.

NEWS: Cthulhu 1.2 Coming This Weekend

After yesterday's exclusive teaser pic, we're pleased to announce that Luke of L.Design has set a tentative release date of this weekend for the latest wave of Cthulhu 1.2 minifigs.

Luke will be announcing the final release date and sales details before the weekend (i..e tomorrow) so we'll keep you posted!

NEWS: BBC America Sets Premiere Dates for Outcasts, Bedlam, Being Human

American fans of British sci-fi and supernatural shows will be pleased to hear that the US channel has finally announced the air dates of two new - and one returning - offerings.

WTW? Life-Size Stormtrooper Halloween Costume

Armour made from toilets! Communications malfunctions! Fat men in costumes! 

What the What?

If you've ever fancied joining the Imperial infantry but found yourself too short or a few million years too late, then this could be the answer to all your prayers!

Retailing at a mere $1039.99, this Stormtrooper costume from Big Bad Toy Store features a jumpsuit and molded armour (including a codpiece) and is available in sizes up to XL. Which is just as well, if you think about it.

NEWS: Kaiju for Japan This Friday (April 22nd 2011)

Gorilla Mouth's fundraising project, Kaiju for Japan, kicks into gear this Friday, as a number of specially-created custom figures, toys and art pieces go to auction, with the proceeds going to the Red Cross' efforts to provide relief to victims of the Tsunami and earthquake that hit Japan last month.

You can read more over at the Gorilla Mouth blog and check-out some of the pieces that will be on sale for yourself before the auction goes live on Friday the 22nd of April at 4PM EST.

NEWS: Batman: Year One Voice Casting

Hitfix are reporting that Frank Miller's Batman: Year One is being adapted into an animated feature. Not only that, but they've got the scoop on the voice casting...

REVIEW: GI Joe Rise of Cobra - Para-Viper

Produced by Hasbro | Released July 2009

PARA-VIPER units are highly trained aerial commandos for COBRA who have undergone a procedure that renders them utterly fearless. Their next-generation, low-profile heli-packs provide extended flight and keep them undetectable to radar.

NEWS: CCC? Custom Calgrim Corp?

Jesse over at the Callgrim Blog has posted a Confoundedly Cryptic Communication, featuring some Colouful Callgrim Creations, Clearly Captioned, Confusingly ''CCC1.''

Are we in for a wave of Custom Callgrim Colourways?