NEWS: Lion-O, TigerSharks and SilverHawks - Oh My!

This Friday's episode of ThunderCats - ''Legacy'' - sees the return of a number of familiar faces.

Spoilers Within.

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Skaar

Produced by Hasbro | Released August 2011

Not many beings can match the raw strength and power of SKAAR. The son of HULK has few weaknesses - his regenerative ability coupled with the Old Power inherited from his mother allow him to keep on fighting no matter the opponent or terrain. SKAAR has battled some of the world's worst villains and he's always emerged victorious!

NEWS: Marvel Universe Series 3 Wave 4 Image Gallery

Marvelous News has just posted a gallery of images showing the new X-23, Commander Steve Rogers, Namor and Darkhawk figures from Hasbro's Series 3 Wave 4 Marvel Universe line.

Here's hoping we see some better distribution for this wave, as I'm still struggling to find Wave 3...

NEWS: BBC America ''Bedlam'' Trailer

BBC America has released the first trailer for the new supernatural drama, Bedlam.

SPONSORED LINK: Iron Man 2 Comic Figures Series Whiplash

Whiplash is one of the most sought-after releases in the Iron Man 2 Comic Series.

Featuring super-cool whip tendrils, multiple points of articulation, display stand and a set of ''Armor Cards'' Whiplash has proven to be a popular figure among collectors, making him one of the rarer figures in the line. But fear not - Big Bad Toy Store has your back.

Order your Iron Man 2 Comic Series Whiplash from Big Bad Toy Store now.

NEWS: Doctor Who ''Night Terrors'' Preview

Want to get a sneak peek at this Saturday's Doctor Who episode, ''Night Terrors?''

Then read on...

NEWS: Buzz Lightyear ''Toymation'' Video

Everybody's favourite Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear is back in action, thanks to Mattel.

NEWS: Man of Steel New Costume Pics

So we all know Superman will be sporting a new costume in the upcoming Man of Steel. Whilst we've seen some half-lit and distance glimpses, today we can bring you some up-close images of Henry Cavill booted and suited as the Last Son of Krypton.

NEWS: NECA Toys Tease TRU-Exclusive Predator 2-Pack

The above image was Tweeted yesterday by NECA Toys and shows the prototype stages of this very cool-looking new Predator action figure, set to be released ''this Fall'' as part of a Toys R Us-exclusive double-pack.

Definitely not one ugly mother-*flipper.*

NEWS: Marvel's The avengers Vs...?

Bleeding Cool has been putting together the various rumours regarding the upcoming Marvel's The Avengers and they may just have uncovered some fairly major plot points.

Be warned that the following - although based on conjecture - contains spoilers.

NEWS: In Time Trailer

In what appears to be a modern riff on Logan's Run, In Time sees a future where people stop aging at 25. But in order to continue living they must earn - and spend - time. Run out and your life ends. Earn more and you can live forever.

REVIEW: McDonald's Happy Meal Smurfs - Smurfette

Produced for McDonald's | Released August 2011

The Smurfette was originally created by the horrible wizard Gargamel to cause trouble amongst the Smurfs. With a big nose and wild hair, she didn't originally look like much. Using his alchemy and knowledge, Papa Smurf transformed her into the charming Smurfette that melts the hearts of the other Smurfs. She is one of a kind, full of feminine grace and frivolous. She can also be very much a woman, playing with the feelings of her sweethearts.

VIDEO VIEW: Sky Commanders

If they were to be released today, Sky Commanders would probably be capable of flight. And to me that would make them a lot less fun, as part of the appeal here is the idea of stringing zip-lines all around the house... 

NEWS: Outer Space Men Gallery at AFT

Action Figure Times has just uploaded a rather superb gallery of the Four Horsemen's SDCC-Exclusive Outer Space Men Alpha Phase Wave.

Featuring Mystron, Alpha 7, Electron+ and Commander Comet the gallery showcases the amazing work of the Four Horsemen and makes me realise just how much cool stuff I miss out on by not collecting these figures.

Check-out these awesome images for yourself.

NEWS: KISS Plushies from Funko

Relive all those crazy, crazy, crazy, CRAZY nights of disco-tinged ''rock'' with these new KISS Plushies from Funko!

NEWS: Lulubell's Monstergool Treasure Hunt

The nightmare worlds of Paul Kaiju and Grody Shogun collide in this collaboration-cum-mashup of the Seagool and Monster, the Monstergool...

NEWS: Tron 3 ''A Done Deal''

According to the man himself, Bruce Boxleitner, Tron 3 is a ''done deal.''

NEWS: Ghostbusters Terror Dog Statue

Who you gonna call?

Diamond Select Toys to ask for a release date!

NEWS: Bruce Lee SD Figures

Fans of Bruce Lee should check-out these very cool ''Super-Deformed''-style figures.

FEATURE: Help Identify These Toys! PART TWO

We asked earlier this month if you, our super-smart readers, could help identify these mysterious robot toys.

NEWS: New Stock at Tenacious Toys

Attention collectors of vinyl, resin and art toys - it's inventory update time at Tenacious Toys!

Check this post to see what's arriving this week, plus get a sneak peek at what's to come.

REVIEW: Marvel Universe's Falcon

Produced by Hasbro | Released August 2011

FALCON was not born a hero. His rise to friend and ally of CAPTAIN AMERICA took hard work and a little luck. Ironically, it was the evil RED SKULL who introduced the two men and imparted FALCON with the extrasensory ability to communicate with birds. FALCON can fly like a bird of prey by harnessing the power of advanced wing suits. His grace, skill and precision in the sky is unmatched by any human.

NEWS: Halfbad Toyz Grab-Bags

It's been a little quite over at Halfbad Toyz but now it appears their little sabbatical may be over.

NEWS: Mattel Retail Updates

If you think Mattel - with its slew of online-only collector clubs and offers - has given-up on retail, think again.

NEWS: Sideshow Collectibles' 12'' Dusty Review

Whilst collectors of ''small Joes'' may have had their fill of Dusty - being one of the two figures you always seem to find peg-warming alongside Arctic Threat Destro - there's still life in the character, as this 12'' Dusty from Sideshow Collectibles proves.

Still not convinced? Then perhaps this Review at Yo Joe will change your mind!

NEWS: Marvel's The Avengers Character Art Poster

In the run-up to the release of Marvel's The Avengers, the House of Ideas is planning to release a line of comics and books to introduce the core team to a public who may not be so familiar with them.

NEWS: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Sgt Stalker and Hazard-Viper Galleries

I'm sure sometimes the universe is just conspiring to piss me off.

We brought you the news last week that the first wave of 30th Anniversary GI Joe single carded figures had landed at retail. I, of course, went hunting for them this weekend and - unless this wave consists of previously unannounced and identically-packaged Arctic Threat Destros and Desert Assault Dustys - there was no sign of them. Anywhere.

SPONSORED LINK: Predators 7'' Figures Series 3

From NECA comes Series 3 of the 7'' Predators action figure line.

Featuring the Predator Elder (Predator 2), the Predator Hound (Predators) and the Masked Predator (Predator) this set of three figures is available now from Big Bad Toy Store. Order now and receive the three-figure set for just $47.99 - that's a $9 saving on the regular RRP!

Order your Predators 7'' Figures Series 3 - Set of 3 from Big Bad Toy Store now.

NEWS: Atomic Martians Episode 38

It's Martian Monday again!

This week the guys at Atomic Martians review the DC Direct Brightest Day Green Arrow and the ThreeA WWRP Armstrong Gerry.

Check-out Atomic Martians Toy Review Episode 38 for yourself.

NEWS: More On Diamond Select Universal Monsters Series 2

Last week we brought you the first images of the Universal Monsters Series 2 figures from Diamond Select. But that was only the start...

SUNDAY BEST: August 28th 2011

Welcome to Sunday Best, our round-up of the best of the week's top News, Reviews and stuff you may have missed.

VIDEO VIEW: M.A.S.K. Switchblade, Rhino and Thunder Hawk Commercial

To be honest, I'm not entirely convinced why the helicopter has to transform into a jet to become more bad-ass... But still, that aside, this is a great example of what I think is missing from child-orientated commercials now: kids using their imagination and playing with their toys. Now it's all stage school brats in light-up sneakers singing Lady Gaga songs...

NEWS: First Image of ''Duke'' From GI Joe 2

We've seen Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson as Roadblock in the upcoming GI Joe 2: Retaliation.

Now it's the turn of Channing Tatum.

NEWS: The CW Developing Deadman TV Series

Years before Doctor Sam Beckett took his Leap, there was another body-jumping hero. His name was Deadman and now it looks as if he may be making the jump from comicbook to the small screen.

NEWS: Doctor Who Returns Tonight - BBC America To Include Motion Comic

Doctor Who returns to BBC One and BBC America tonight.

NEWS: FIgure of the Day's Batman Incorporated Event

Toy sales site Figure of the Day will be running a special Batman Incorporated event today (August 26th) from 6 AM PST, with striking deals and new figures appearing throughout the day. As an added bonus, order two or more figures and you'll receive a free 24'' by 36'' DC superheroes poster.

Check it out for yourself!

NEWS: SyFy Remaking The Philadelphia Experiment

The SyFy Channel is to remake 80s sci-fi thriller, The Philadelphia Experiment.

NEWS: Miss Monster's New Store

Fans of Miss Monster's works - and let's face it, who isn't? - will be pleased to see she's opened a new online store.

NEWS: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Teaser Pics

The latest on-set images from Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows have just been released.

See more of them after the jump.

NEWS: The GodBeast at NYCC 2011

The GodBeast has announced he'll be appearing (along with The GodBeast Jr, MJ) at the Onell Design booth (Booth #578) during the New York Comic Con 2011, which runs from the13th to the16th of October, 2011.

No word yet on what he'll be showing and selling but whatever he's got planned, you know it'll be worth seeing...

NEWS: Lis Sladen Autobiography

Fans were shocked by the untimely passing of Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures star Lis Sladen earlier this year. The 65-year old actor had been battling cancer for some time prior to her passing and although filming was not completed on the fourth season of The Sarah Jane Adventures the BBC has announced it will be airing four of the proposed six adventures as a tribute to Ms Sladen.

At the time of her passing Ms Sladen had also been working on the first draft of her autobiography, which is now poised for release.

FEATURE: Help Identify These Toys!

That Figures reader Ignacio contacted me to ask if I could help identify theses robots. Sadly, it's not something I was able to do, so I'm turning it over to you!

Do you recognise any (or all) of the above toys? If so, please comment below or email the usual address so we can - hopefully - help put this to rest!

UPDATE: The GodBeast is on the case with this post over at Robot Japan. Hopefully somebody there will recognise them.

NEWS: Dark Shadows Retro Kits from Round 2/MPC

Growing-up in an age of monster magazines and comicbooks, I'm a sucker for spooky vintage model kits. So you can imagine my delight when I saw that after 40 years of being unavailable, Round 2/MPC are set to re-release the classic Dark Shadows Barnabas and Werewolf model kits.

NEWS: Sucklord Interview at Opportunity LOL

We've already brought you the news that The Sucklord is appearing in Bravo's Work of Art. But before any of that happens, here's a crash course in all things Suck, thanks to Opportunity LOL's interview with The Sucklord. 

And remember to watch Work of Art: The Next Great Artist on Bravo, starting October 9th.

SPONSORED LINK: Hot Toys' 1/6th Scale 1989 Movie Batman

Michael Keaton's turn as Batman was - in my opinion - rather underrated. But now fans of his take on the Dark Knight will be pleased to see this 1/6th Scale Hot Toys Batman.

Standing at 12'' tall and with 30 points of articulation, this collectible figure comes with three interchangeable face pieces, seven sets of swappable hands, grappling hook accessory, smoke bombs and much, much more. And best of all, it's available to Pre-Order now over at Big Bad Toy Store.

But it doesn't end there! Big Bad Toy Store is also taking Pre-Orders on companion piece the Clown Prince of Crime, The Joker.

Pre-Order your 1/6th Scale Hot Toys 1989 Batman and Joker from Big Bad Toy Store now.

VIDEO VIEW: Doctor Who Themes 1963 - 2010

In anticipation of the Time Lord's return to our screens tomorrow, here's a funky 7-minute video featuring eleven incarnations of the World's Best TV Theme.

Doctor Who's sixth Season continues tomorrow August 27th on BBC One and BBC America.

NEWS: The Sucklord To Appear in Bravo TV's Work of Art

Master bootlegger and toy artist The Sucklord is set to appear as one of the contestants in the upcoming Season 2 of Bravo's reality TV show, Work of Art.

NEWS: Galaxxor 006 Group Shot

Right-click and Save this image, as it's probably the last time you'll see the full set of Galaxxor 006 figures in one place...

NEWS: Universal To Remake ''The Invisible Man''

The Invisible Man, yesterday.

Universal Studios - following their recent remakes of The Wolfman and The Mummy - is now working to bring The Invisible Man back to the big screen.

CUSTOM CREATIONS: GI Joe: Joe Colton by JR0d28

With the news that Bruce Willis has signed-on to portray Joe Colton - the ''original'' GI Joe and founder of the GI Joe Team - in the upcoming GI Joe 2: Retaliation, what better time to take a look at this custom Joe Colton by JR0d28?

NEWS: Wolverine 2 Delays

Fans of Marvel's Wolverine may have to wait a little longer to see their hero's return to the big screen.

NEWS: Triclops Tease Mega B.A.S.T.A.R.D. #1

Triclops Studios has just teased their latest creation, the Mega BASTARD #1.

NEWS: Matty Collector Explains Battleground Evil-Lyn Design

It seems a lot of Masters of the Universe Classics fans were upset to hear that the upcoming Battleground Evil-Lyn would not be featuring the more up-to-date female buck (''buck'' is the term used in the toy industry to describe a basic body sculpt/type) and - as a result - would lack certain points of articulation and detail seen on other female figures.

Now Mattel has explained the reasoning behind the use of this older buck.