Deadline reports that Superman Returns and The X-Men's Bryan Singer will be producing and directing the pilot episode of NBC's reboot of the cult classic 1960s sitcom, The Munsters.
Indeed, Herman. Indeed.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
NEWS: Sideshow Collectibles' Baroness
It's time for Cobra's bespectacled bad girl to take her turn in the spotlight, as Sideshow Collectibles reveal this very awesome 1/4-scale statue of The Baroness.
NEWS: John Carter Movie Poster
I'm saddened to see they've dropped the ''Of Mars'' suffix (a hangover of which appears in the Barsoomian text-inspired logo at the right) but there you go... It's also odd - given how much nudity and savage violence feature in the novels - to see the family-friendly Disney logo on the poster...
John Carter is set for a March 2012 release.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter.
NEWS: The Amazing Spider-Man's Lizard - First Look
If you've been following the coverage of the upcoming franchise-rebooting The Amazing Spider-Man then you'll probably be aware of the fact that the movie features the awesome Lee-Ditko-created protagonist, The Lizard.
Now two images have surfaced online, which may give us some insight into how the character will be translated from page to screen.
Now two images have surfaced online, which may give us some insight into how the character will be translated from page to screen.
SPONSORED LINK: GI Joe 30th Anniversary Wave 3
GI Joe's 30th Anniversary continues with the release of the third wave of figures from the line. Focusing primarily on the animated GI Joe: Renegades characters, the six-figure series features Ripcord, Storm Shadow, Tunnel Rat, Scarlett, the Cobra Trooper and - from the ''regular'' Joe continuity - the Techno Viper.
They're in-stock right now at Big Bad Toy Store and all six can be yours for just $54.99.
NEWS: WWE Classics The Rockers Gallery & Review
Fans of classic WWE wrestling won't want to miss this very cool image gallery over at The Fwoosh, which features the recently-released WWE Legends Rockers two-figure pack.
Check it out for yourself - and don't forget you can grab the two-figure pack for yourself from Matty Collector.
NEWS: What's On Joe Mind Episode 31
We're still playing catch-up after our holiday break, so in an attempt to rectify that here's the latest edition of the very cool podcast, What's On Joe Mind?
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
SPONSORED LINK: Blackest Night Action Figure Boxed Set
In brightest day, in blackest night,
This deal should not escape your sight,
Pay less for toys but get much more,
Now on sale at Big Bad Toy Store!
Pre-order your four figure Blackest Night Action Figure Boxed Set from Big Bad Toy Store now.
VIDEO VIEW: Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 50
Make Mine Marvel!
This week the Martians look at the Marvel Universe Iron Fist and (classic) Power Man Greatest Battles pack along with the Iron Man Crimson Dynamo 6'' figure.
As ever expect some cursing and adult humour in the Atomic Martians tradition, True Believer!
As ever expect some cursing and adult humour in the Atomic Martians tradition, True Believer!
NEWS: Ben Whishaw Joins Cast of Skyfall
Ben Whishaw - probably best known for his roles in the BBC period spy drama The Hour and smell-based murder mystery Perfume: The Story Of A Murder - has joined the cast of the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall.
VIDEO VIEW: Toy Break Episode 192: The Gift Guide
Struggling to find a gift for the toy geek in your life? Then fear not - George, Ayleen and Ben are at hand with a few suggestions every toy collector will be happy to receive. And if you're the aforementioned toy geek then give it a watch, too - you're sure to find some additions to your wish list here.
NEWS: Triclops Studios Tease PeeNut Mega BASTARD
Triclops Studios recently posted the above teaser image from their upcoming Mega BASTARD 8'' figure, PeeNut. The boys also promised a new run of 3'' figures, including the delightfully-named Cock-head, Big BASTARD and ice-SCREAM.
More when we have it.
VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe - Operation: Red Retrieval (Fan Movie)
If you can'tr wait until next year for the release of GI Joe: Retaliation, here's a little something to tide you over in the form of the fan-made project Operation: Red Retrieval. Just be warned that this movie contains violence and strong language.
NEWS: Sideshow Collectibles 12'' GI Joe Black Dragon Ninja Gallery
Sideshow Collectibles has done it again, with this very awesome-looking 12'' GI Joe Black Dragon Ninja premium action figure.
NEWS: Syfy Developing Booster Gold TV Show
DC's time-travelling superhero Booster Gold could be coming to the small-screen, courtesy of The SyFy Channel.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
SITE NEWS: Holiday Hiatus
As you may be aware, tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the USA. As a result, That Figures is taking a brief hiatus to enjoy eating too much ham and turkey, sleeping late and then getting to the stores at 11:59 PM to take advantage of the Black Friday sales.
We'll return on Tuesday the 29th of November but until then, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
FEATURE: Geeks For Tots
Geeks For Tots is an campaign that provides an incentive to toy collectors to help-out a less fortunate child by making donations to the Toys For Tots program. If you're not familiar with Toys For Tots it's a non-profit organisation that collects brand-new toy donations, which are then given to children in an attempt to ensure no child has a toy-less Christmas. Donations can be made online or you can purchase a toy and then donate it at a variety of drop-off points (you'll find them at Toys R Us, for example.)
When you participate in the Toys For Tots program you're not only helping to brighten the Christmas of a less-fortunate child but - if you take a photo and email it to the Geeks For Tots campaign - you could also stand the chance of winning some very cool prizes in return for helping out. But if that's still not incentive enough, then maybe the following will help motivate you.
I remember as a child - probably around 7 or 8 years old - that there was one Christmas where I was particularly lucky. My sister, brother and I had all received some amazing gifts and were very pleased with our toy and present haul.
One of the kids who lived nearby - a ''sort of'' friend of my brother's - came around to play with him and to see what the big guy had brought for him this Christmas. As my brother showed him the various toys he'd received - a remote controlled UFO, an Action Man tank, a bunch of model kits, a toy rifle and more - our visitor's lip began to tremble, his face reddened and then he burst into uncontrollable fits of tears. As my mother tried to console him she asked why he was so upset. His reply? ''I must have been very naughty this year... All Santa Claus brought me was a bar of chocolate and a plastic tool set.''
Regardless of your religious or personal beliefs, Christmas is a time for children. So please, when you're out shopping this Black Friday, take a moment to help make sure no child is without a toy this year by donating to a Toys For Tots collection. Take part in the Geeks For Tots campaign and you yourself could be in for a treat, too, although perhaps the most precious reward is the one you'll never see: the look on a child's face when he or she opens the toy you gave to them...
SPONSORED LINK: Big Bad Toy Store's Black Friday Sale
Yowza! Big Bad Toy Store is running their Black Friday sale as we speak and if you're a collector then you do not want to miss this amazing event, which includes fantastic savings such as:
- The Marvel Masterworks Sentinel - $45
- 1/4 Scale Joker Mixed-Media Statue - $199
- Star Wars Double Figure Packs - $2
- KRE-O Megatron - $20
- ''All Good Things'' Jean Luc Picard - 75c
- GI Joe Vamp MK II - $16
Why are you still reading? Head over there now and check-out these amazing deals.
NEWS: More Phantom Menace Movie Heroes Shots
We brought you a sneak peek at the figures in their packaging last week but now here's a few shots of the unboxed - and upcoming - Star Wars Movie Heroes Phantom Menace figures.
NEWS: Marvel Mega Bloks Series 3
After a rather long gap between the release of the inaugural Marvel Mega Bloks single-figure packs and the follow-up Series 2, Mega Brands has announced the upcoming release of Series 3 of the collectuble mini-figures.
NEWS: Femme Fatale Lady Death Gallery and Interview
The Art Asylum recently got together with the Brian Pulido - creator of Lady Death - and sculptor Steve Kiwus to chat about the very cool-looking Femme Fatales Lady Death figurine.
VIDEO VIEW: Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 49
This week the Martian boys play with some dollies with nice hair and, just to even-out the genderometer, take a look at the Comic Con-exclusive Arkham Asylum Joker (sickened variant.)
NEWS: Go Robo Hero Customs From Adam Pratt
Adam Pratt continues to work his Alchemic magic with the release of his Go Robo Hero line of custom figures.
NEWS: Latest Marvel's Greatest Battle Comic Packs Spotted At Retail
Fellow toy blogger The Rebel of The Rebel Page recently managed to score a full set of the latest Greatest Battles Comic Packs from the Marvel Universe line, including the brand-new Daredevil/Bullseye and a couple of figures I've been itching to get my hands on in the form of the Quicksilver/Wonder Man set.
But before you rush-out to your local Target or Toys R Us, it's worth noting that The Rebel's haul was picked-up in Malaysia, so fans in the US and Europe may have to wait just a little longer to get their hands on these latest releases. But at least we know they're coming!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
NEWS: Art Asylum Teases Hawkeye and Hulk Figures
The Art Asylum has released the above image as a teaser for their newest entries in the Marvel Select figure series, Hawkeye and The Hulk.
These figures are based on the on-screen designs of the characters as seen in the upcoming Marvel's The Avengers movie rather than their comicbook counterparts, so it's probably safe to assume we'll be getting the rest of the cast soon...
We'll bring you more when we have it but you can read more at the Art Asylum blog.
NEWS: More Sleepy Robot 13 Sculptures
If you're a fan of Sleepy Robot 13 then you'll be pleased to hear Lisastarchild has added a bunch of new pieces to her catalogue, including the Black Cat Costume Robot, My Little Pony Robot and - perhaps cutest of all - this little adorable tyke, the ''I LUV U PIG'' Robot.
Each piece is hand-made and hand-painted (so they're all unique), with prices starting at a very reasonable $12 from the Sleepy Robot 13 Etsy store.
NEWS: Jerk Of Art Hits The Streets
This piece of street art appeared earlier this week following The Sucklord's elimination from Bravo TV's Work of Art: The Next Great Artist when he failured to win-over the judges with... his piece of street art.
Source: The Village Voice.
SPONSORED LINK: Masterpiece Collection Khan Noonien Singh 8'' Bust
Imported from the UK, this incredibly lifelike bust of Star Trek 2's protagonist KHAAAAN! Noonien Singh stands at 8'' tall and captures perfectly the calculating intelligence of the series' most memorable characters.
The Khan Noonien Singh 8'' Maxi Bust will be available in limited numbers from June 2012 but you can avoid disappointment now by pre-ordering the piece from Big Bad Toy Store for just $74.99 - that's $5 lower than the usual RRP.
NEWS: Win A Walk-On Part In Star Trek 2!
Want to appear as an extra in the upcoming sequel to 2009's smash-hit reboot of the Star Trek series? Then read on!
NEWS: More ThunderCats Toys From Bandai
It's Tuesday, a day with a ''y'' in it, so that means more new ThunderCats toys!
NEWS: Emotional Jack Paper Toy from Little Plastic Man
Little Plastic Man has just released the downloadable PDF file for his latest creation, Emotional Jack.
A paper-craft figure with interchangeable expressions courtesy of the included switchable face ''blocks,'' Emotional Jack can be downloaded from Little Paper Man's site, along with this cosplay pack of accessories. You can also check-out his other very cool (and free) paper toys here.
Monday, November 21, 2011
NEWS: Battlegrip Reviews Hot Wheels Mystery Models - Cracks ''Blind-Bag'' Code
I have to admit that I'm not really - and never have been - a fan of toy cars. It's probably because I'm not a petrol-head, so the idea of collecting model vehicles has never really appealed to me. However, these blind-bagged Mystery Models from Hot Wheels - which Phillip at Battlegrip has just reviewed - are certainly a pretty neat idea.
Unfortunately, Phillip has also figured-out that the packs really aren't as blind-bagged as you might expect and it's possible to work-out which vehicle is in the pack by simply cross-referencing the reference number on the pack's front with the checklist on the rear. Bit of a boo-boo there, Mattel...
FEATURE: Black Friday Specials Round-Up
For those unfamiliar with the term, Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving in the US that sees all of the major stores starting their pre-Christmas sales. With most stores opening at midnight (and this year, even earlier on the Thursday beforehand), you can expect two things from the typical Black Friday - crowds and great bargains.
To avoid the former and highlight the latter, here's our quick round-up of some of the best in online Black Friday deals.
SPONSORED LINK: Femme Fatale Steam Punk Lexi
The Art Asylum and Diamond Select Toys expand their line of Femme Fatale vinyl statues with the addition of Steam Punk Lexi.
Standing at 9'' tall, Lexi features a sexy steam punk aesthetic, cog-themed base and retro-futuristic sidearm. Set for release next May and retailing at $44.99, Steam Punk Lexi is available to pre-order now from Big Bad Toy Store for the knockdown price of just $39.99. Act fast, as the Femme Fatales line is always popular.
NEWS: Big Chief Studios Unveil Dynamix Vinyl Figurines
Not content with releasing the awesome 11th Doctor 12'' figure and the soon-to-be-added companion piece of Amy Pond, Big Chief Studios has announced a new line of Doctor Who tie-in statues, entitled the Dynamix range.
VIDEO VIEW: Suckadelic Suckpax Series 3 Review
Before he was appearing on Bravo TV's Work of Art: The Next Great Artist and pissing-off the show's judges, The Sucklord put together a line of collectible art cards, entitled Suckpax. Now here's a video review of Series 3 from the line, as presented by Designer Toys UK.
NEWS: Big Chief Studios' Amy Pond
Hot on the heels of their amazing 12'' 11th Doctor figure, Big Chief Studios has been showing-off its next upcoming release, the Doctor's feisty companion (and mother-in-law) Amy Pond.
NEWS: NBC Developing New Series of The Munsters
NBC is developing a new show based on the 1960s classic comedy, The Munsters.
Video View: Doctor Who 2011 Christmas Special Trailer
Here's our first look at the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe.
Very Narnia.
NEWS: WWE Legends - The Rockers 2-Pack On Sale Today
Just a reminder for fans of vintage mat-slamming action that the WWE Legends Rockers double-pack goes on sale later today at Matty Collector.
The Shawn Michaels/Marty Jannetty team-up is joined in the sale by a 25-piece pack of figure stands, which can also be bundled with the above pack and ordered as a single item.
Be sure to check-out Matty Collector from noon EST to grab your slice of grappling goodness.
NEWS: GI Joe Collectors' Club Unveils Big Boa
The GI Joe Collectors' Club has announced the future release of the twelfth - and final - figure in the 2011-2012 Figure Subscription Service, Big Boa.
Friday, November 18, 2011
FEATURE: Geeks For Tots Prize Spotlight - Big Bad Toy Store $50 Gift Cards
As well as being awesome enough to sponsor That Figures, toy uber-retailer Big Bad Toy Store has stepped-up to provide two $50 Gift Cards for the Geeks For Tots appeal.
The winner and runner-up will - along with their other prizes - receive $50 to spend at the world's best online toy store. And that could be you.
To stand a chance of winning, simply photograph yourself making a donation to the Toys For Tots appeal (or get an electronic confirmation if you donate online) and then send it to Geeks For Tots. And best of all, you'll be making a child very happy this Christmas.
NEWS: New Line Cinema Developing Rampage Movie
80s classic Rampage is the latest title to get the videogame-to-big-screen treatment, courtesy of New Line Cinema.
NEWS: Diamond Select Disney Store-Exclusive Avengers Figures Giveaway
The Art Asylum - creators of some of the most innovative and cool-looking toys around right now - are giving one lucky fan the chance to win four Disney Store-exclusive Avengers action figures.
VIDEO VIEW: Nerd City Video Edition Episode 4
Sorry we missed the first three but here's Episode 4 of Nerd City's Video Edition web-blog. Sorry for the oversight but we'll be sure to bring you all future installments in a more timely manner.
NEWS: Blind-Bagged Hot Wheels
Phillip at Battlegrip spotted this rather interesting display in a Wal-Mart store earlier this week, featuring a line of blind-bagged Hot Wheels toys. No doubt intended to cash-in on the Gogo's Crazy Bones/Lego Minifigures mystery buy craze, there are - as the image informs us - 24 cars to collect in this wave of cars, although they do appear to be re-colours of previously-released toys.
Still with Christmas just around the corner (and yes, it's a worryingly-close 36 days away) these could make an ideal stocking stuffer for fans of the line or younger relatives.
VIDEO VIEW: Transformers Prime Deluxe Edition Arcee Review
Jason of Atomic Martians has just scored the - I believe - rather difficult to find Arcee toy from the new TV tie-in Transformers Prime toy line. And now here's his video review.
SPONSORED LINK: Mega Scale ThunderCats Mumm-Ra
ThunderCats fans with an eye for a bargain won't want to miss-out on this awesome Mega Scale Mumm-Ra.
Standing at FOURTEEN INCHES TALL(!) this amazing piece will be released in May 2012 but is available now to pre-order at Big Bad Toy Store for the incredibly low price of just $34.99 - that's $5 off the RRP.
NEWS: Hot Toys' Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit)
Hot Toys has just released some new images of their upcoming - and rather awesome-looking - Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) 12'' action figure.
Click-through for images and release details.
NEWS: ThunderCats ''Into The Astral Plane'' Preview
The ThunderCats continue their quest to unite the Stones of Thundera with Season One's Episode Twelve, ''Into The Astral Plane.'' But if you can't wait until tonight, then we've two preview clips for you after the jump.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
FEATURE: Geeks For Tots Prize Spotlight - Brian's Toys Star Wars Figures
Yowza!
If you're a Star Wars fan then this prize package from Brian's Toys could be the extra incentive needed to get you to help-out a less-fortunate child this Christmas.
To stand a chance of getting your hands on this line-up of figures, all you need do is take a photograph of yourself donating to the Toys For Tots appeal (or provide a digital receipt should you make an online donation) and submit it to the Geeks For Tots website.
Learn more at Geeks For Tots.
NEWS: AMC Announces Sci-Fi Drama ''Thunderstruck''
AMC - riding high on the inexplicably-popular-despite-being-incredibly-dull TheWalking Dead - has announced a new genre project in the form of sci-fi drama Thunderstruck.
NEWS: Age of X Minimates
The Art Asylum has just released these first images of their upcoming Age of X Minimates four pack.
VIDEO VIEW: WWF Toys (1987)
And just a few years later they'd be doing stories about lesbians, necrophilia and the elderly giving birth to a rubber glove...
NEWS: Callgrim's New Ride
The world of Callgrim is about to get a whole lot more bad-ass with the release of not one but two new vehicles.
NEWS: New ThunderCats 4'' Scale Vehicles
As if yesterday's sneak peek of the upcoming 6'' ThunderCats Classic figures wasn't enough, how about an advanced look at what the 4'' line has in store?
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