NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Roadblock and Beachhead Reviews

So General Joes got their hands on the pre-production versions of the Roadblock and Beachhead figures from the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Showdown 3-Pack and sadly it looks like Hasbro may - may - be cutting a few corners with the figures. Keep in mind however that these are pre-production versions of the toys and we may see these issues fixed by the time they hit shelves later this year.

I certainly hope so.

General Joes: GI Joe: Retaliation - Roadblock
General Joes: GI Joe: Retaliation - Beachhead

VIDEO VIEW: Peter Weyland's TED 2023 Address (Prometheus Viral Teaser)

Prometheus lands in theatres June 8th.

NEWS: Toys R Us Leap Day Cyber Sale

Today - February 29th 2012 - is, as you may have gathered, a Leap Day. So while you wait for Leap Day William to come and give you candy for your tears, why not spend the time browsing through the discounted items listed in Toys R Us' Leap Day Cyber Sale?

Although there's not much here you probably haven't already passed-on in the clearance aisle at your local TRU and many of the items seem to be of the ''Supersonic Tennis Ninja'' variant-style of figure (i.e. the ones nobody wants), you may find the odd bargain here.

Toys R Us: Leap Day Cyber Sale.

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter Audience Reactions

A few lucky cinema goers got to see an early preview screening of Disney-Pixar's John Carter on Monday night and Barsoomian fan-site The John Carter Files caught-up with them afterward to ask what they thought of the movie. But before you click play, be warned that there is a spoiler at around the 0:45 mark.

Surprisingly - given the early testing scores - John Carter received a very positive reception, including from  women viewers, a demographic that had previously ''flat-out rejected the film'' based on the early promotional campaign.

Here's hoping positive reviews and word-of-mouth can overcome Disney's weak advertising.

John Carter opens on March 9th.

Thanks to ComicBookMovie.com for the tip.

VIDEO VIEW: Entertainment Tonight's Avengers On-set Report

There's not a great deal to see here - as is usually the way with ET's ''so how did you - ooh look, a squirrel!'' -style of reporting - but fans will I'm sure enjoy this brief on-set report.

Thanks to SFX for the spot.

NEWS: Lucy Lui Is Elementary's Watson

CBS has found their Watson... in the shape of Lucy Liu.

PODCAST: The Geek Shall Inherit Podcast - Episode 12

Here's Episode 12 of the Geek Shall Inherit Podcast, which this time around covers AMC's Comic Book Men, The Muppets, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and more.

The episode is available to stream directly from AFI or you can grab it at iTunes.

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter Trailer 3

Here's the latest trailer for Disney-Pixar's John Carter.

It's sad to see the trailer still missing the mark so widely, especially when the fan-made trailer we brought you yesterday does so good a job conveying the movie's tone and premise.

John Carter opens in theatres next Friday (March 9th.)

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - Spirit Iron-Knife

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store-Exclusive]

SPIRIT IRON-KNIFE is a Native American mystic warrior with a degree in psychology, and the best wilderness tracker on the GI JOE team. he uses his uncanny ability to find and read the faintest signs, and his keen understanding of human nature, to not only track but also anticipate his quarry's actions. In the field, he can create his own weapons, as well as traps, snares and deadfalls.

PODCAST: JDSO Episode 1

Here's Episode One of the Joe Declassified SPEC:OPs Podcast. In a fairly extensive who's who of Joe collecting, Gyre-Viper, TOPSON, PJDonnelly and the rest of the cast discuss the upcoming Retaliation figures,  the proposed - and then un-produced - Cobra Island Play Set and more.

Joe Declassified SPEC:OPs Episode 1.

NEWS: Marvel's The Avengers Gets New Name

It seems The Movie Formerly Known as Marvel's The Avengers has undergone a title change...

NEWS: Marvel vs Capcom 3 Minimates Series 2

Here's the latest wave of Minimates in the Marvel vs Capcom 3 Series 2 line-up.

VIDEO VIEW: Ryan Reynolds Talks Deadpool, Green Lantern 2

IGN UK caught-up with Ryan Reynolds and quizzed him on his dual superhero roles, Deadpool and Green Lantern.

Although he doesn't really commit to much, fans of the Merc with the Mouth will be pleased to hear that the new movie - which is currently still in pre-production - will be a fresh start for the character previously seen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine - who was, in effect, Deadpool in name only.

REVIEW: GI Joe Slaughter's Marauders Battle Set - Felix ''Mercenary'' Stratton

Produced by Hasbro | Released January 2012 [Big Bad Toy Store-exclusive]

Felix ''Mercenary'' Stratton is the only COBRA VIPER to defect to the GI Joe team and survive. He joined COBRA for the adventure and promise of material gain, but soon grew dissatisfied with the COBRA philosophy. To escape COBRA Island, he hot-wired a hydrofoil and outran his pursuers. He brings to the team a proficiency with small arms and explosive charges, and inside information about COBRA.

REMINDER: That Figures on Facebook and Twitter

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NEWS: Box O Zombies 10'' Figure - Sneak Peek

The above is a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 10'' Special Edition zombie, coming soon from Box O Zombies. No word yet on pricing, availability or when we can expect to see the final figure but we'll keep you posted.

PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 26

The Nerds Who Do Lunch get all retro in the latest episode of the Nerd Lunch Podcast, as they take a look at some of the world-changing technologies of yesteryear with special guest, The Retroist.

You can listen to the Podcast at the Nerd Lunch site, where it's also available in an assortment of downloadable flavours. But sadly not on 8-track...

NEWS: Motorbot's Squonks Now On Sale!

We brought you the first look at Motorbot's latest creation, The Squonks, yesterday but now the figures are on sale, we've all the information on pricing, colourways and more...

NEWS: Amazing Spider-Man Minimates

I'm not entirely sure how I missed these mini-figures during the New York Toy Fair coverage, but thanks to The Blot Says... I've now been alerted not only to their existence but also to the fact that they look like a lot of fun.

Diamond Select Toys will be releasing five, two-figure packs (presumably for starters), a full listing of which you can see - along with images - at The Blot Says...

VIDEO VIEW: The Raven TV Spot

You can see the pitch meeting now: 

''Edgar Allen Poe's works serve as the inspiration for a crazed murderer and the only man who can figure-out his next move is... Edgar Allen Poe!''

Hmm.

The Raven opens in theatres April 27th.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation - Kamakura Review

Earlier this morning we brought you the news that General Joes would be providing a sneak peek at the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation figures this week. Now here's the first in-depth pre-Review of Kamakura from the Ninja Showdown 3-pack.

General Joes: GI Joe: Retaliation - Kamakura (Ninja Showdown 3-Pack)

PODCAST: UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast Episode 24

It's time for another edition of the UnderScoopFIRE! Podcast, Episode 24, which this week focuses on - among other things - the not-actually-as-much-fun-as-it-sounds-because-it's-not-the-swords-and-sorcery-sort-of-fantasy game Fantasy Baseball.

Listen now!

NEWS: Wrath of the Titans Image Gallery

Here's the latest gallery of images from the upcoming fantasy flick, Wrath of the Titans.

NEWS: GI Joe Collectors' Club - Sign-up Now Available!

The GI Joe Collectors' Club has just released their sign-up forms, so if you're looking to join the club - or renew your membership - then head over to the site, where you can now download the documentation you'll need to complete and then mail in - along with your payment - before the deadline cut-off point of March 16th.

Check the GIJCC's official site for details.

NEWS: Toys R Us - Three for Two Action Figure Offer

Action figure fans with an eye for a bargain will be pleased to see that Toys R Us is offering the chance to score a free toy as part of their snappily-titled Buy 2 Get the 3rd Free deal. As you can see from the above flyer, the offer includes figures from the Star Wars, Transformers Deluxe, GI Joe, Spider-Man, Thor and Marvel Universe lines and runs from now until March 3rd 2012.

Thanks to Aries0083 for the spot.

PODCAST: Nerd City Podcast Episode 130

Greetings, brave heroes! A great quest stands before thee. Thy task is this: travel to the realm of Nerd City and using your +10 Internet Connection, acquire the mythical tome known as the Nerd City Podcast's 130th Incantation, whereupon thou shalt be made privy to all manner of Dungeon and Dragon-related lore.

Or for those of you who don't speak Roleplay, here's Episode 130 of the Nerd City Podcast, focusing on the upcoming revised editions of the classic roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons.

And because it's always a good opportunity to give it some pimpage, here's the intro to Community's awesome Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

VIDEO VIEW: Falling Skies Season 2 TV Spot

Here's the TV Spot for Season 2 of TNT's sci-fi drama Falling Skies.

No word on when the show will return - beyond the vague date of ''Summer'' - but until then here's MTVGeek's behind-the-scenes feature, which should help tide you over until then.

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Toys - Sneak Peek

The GI Joe: Retaliation toy line seems to have split collectors into two camps, with some being underwhelmed by the ''kiddyfied'' look of the line and news that some may feature reduced articulation, whereas other collectors (myself included) are rather excited about the dynamic look and kid-friendly appeal of the toys. And so far all we've had to go on is Hasbro's official images and a number of snaps from the New York Toy Fair.

So far...

NEWS: Playmates' Ninja Turtles Review

This year's New York Toy Fair saw Playmates Toys announce their new line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys. Now here's a closer look at what fans can expect from the figures when they arrive later this year...

VIDEO VIEW: John Carter Fan Trailer

John Carter - a movie so bland and so utterly forgettable that nobody in their right mind even knows what it is - let alone wants to see it. Right?

Well, maybe this fan-made - and  director-approved - trailer will change your mind...

PODCAST: Articulated Monster Podcast Episode 28

What better way to start your day - and indeed, week - than with Episode 28 of the Articulated Monster Podcast...?

NEWS: Shrunken Head Studios' Creepshow Nathan Granthan Update

Work seems to be steaming ahead on Shrunken Head Studios' first Creepshow figure, Nathan Granthan, if the update posted today is anything to go by.

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Daytona 500 TV Spot

Because one TV spot isn't enough for a movie of this size, here's another TV spot for the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation, aired during this weekend's Daytona 500 (hence the title.)

Thanks to The HISS Tank for the spot (and upload.)

REVIEW: Lego Hero Factory - Waspix

Produced by Lego | Released Summer 2011

“Attention heroes! The beast they call Waspix has been spotted in your vicinity. It may use its wings to attack from above so keep your eyes peeled! It has three stingers and two corrupted Quaza spikes, installed by Witch Doctor, to control it. This pesky pest is no pushover!” 

NEWS: Sideshow Collectibles' Legendary Scale Wolverine

We don't have much to tell you about Sideshow Collectibles' Legendary Scale Wolverine right now - indeed, all we have is the above image - but we've been promised more will be revealed tomorrow, ahead of the March 1st pre-order date.

Sideshow Collectibles: Wolverine Legendary Scale Figure.

VIDEO VIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation TV Spot

As we approach the release of GI Joe: Retaliation this Summer, Paramount is - it appears - tweaking the trailer to find the best approach to get the audience into theatres. This latest version (which is in effect just a remix of the earlier trailers) only really adds a couple of new scenes and lines of additional dialogue, but it's still worth a watch.

NEWS: Galaxxor's Ben Spencer Interview

Fans of the Monster Hunter Robo won't want to miss this very cool interview with Galaxxor creator Ben Spencer at Man-E-Toys, in which he discusses how he got into the toy business, his influences and just what the future holds for the line.

MAN-E-TOYS: Exclusive Interview with Galaxxor Creator Ben Spencer.

NEWS: Kotobukiya's Phantasy Star Online Yellowboze Ver Apsy

Kotobukiya has released the first images of their upcoming (deep breath) Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst RAcaseal Yellowboze Ver. Apsy.

NEWS: ABC's Beauty and The Beast Casting Update

Scottish singer and actor Darius Campbell has signed-up to play the role of ''the Beast'' in ABC's Beauty and the Beast.

NEWS: Hot Toys Announce The Expendables 2 Line

The post's title pretty much says it all but Hot Toys has announced they're developing a line of 1/6th-scale collectible figures based on the every-action-hero-ever-in-one-movie flick, The Expendables 2.

No word yet on which characters will be featured, pricing or availability but we'll hopefully know more soon.

Hot Toys Facebook Page.

NEWS: David Morrisey Joins Cast of The Walking Dead

British actor David Morrisey will be joining the cast of The Walking Dead for its third season.

Warning: The following contains spoilers.

VIDEO VIEW: Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 57

Here's Atomic Martians Toy Reviews Episode 57, featuring swearing, ''adult'' humour and new boy Jeremy. Oh and there are some toy reviews here, too.

Be warned that this video is not suitable for younger viewers.

NEWS: Motorbot's Squonks

Meet the Squonks, the latest creations from Deadbear Studios' Motorbot.

VIDEO VIEW: A Game of Thrones Trailer

A Game of Thrones Season 2 returns to HBO this April. Ahead of that, here's a sneak peek of what we can expect.

NEWS: Plaid Stallions' New Book: Rack Toys - Contributions Needed

Rack Toys is the upcoming book from Plaid Stallions' Brick Mantooth. But if Rack Toys is ever to make it to print, then he'll need a little help. And this is where you come in.

VIDEO VIEW: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope Trailer

Here's the trailer for the upcoming Morgan Spurlock-directed Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope.

No word on a US release date but given that the above trailer just surfaced, hopefully we'll know very soon.

NEWS: More MegaCon Cosplay

Here's another round of awesome Cosplay from last week's MegaCon.

VIDEO VIEW: Wrath of the Titans Trailer

Whether I hated Clash of the Titans because it was a bad remake or just a bad movie, I'm still not sure but maybe I'll be able to make-up my mind if/when I see the sequel, Wrath of the Titans, which opens next month.

NEWS: Pembelton Stranglefoot Custom Colourways Now Available

If you've ever wanted a Pembelton Stranglefoot of your own, then you're in luck...

VIDEO VIEW: Brave Trailer

Here's the trailer for Disney-Pixar's upcoming Atlanta Braves-bating Brave.

Brave will be in theatres this Summer.

NEWS: NECA Talks Alien, Aliens & Prometheus

NECA has - over the years - produced some excellent licensed movie tie-in toys. Now they've turned their attention once more to the universe of the Alien franchise - and Prometheus...

VIDEO VIEW: The Raid US Trailer

Here's the first US trailer for Indonesian action flick The Raid, packed with more action than you can shake a Tonfa stick at. Which you probably would want to do in this case, unless you fancy getting your face smashed off a wall. Repeatedly.

Sony has snagged the US rights to the movie, which will be released next month.

Check out Nerd City for more info, plus the Red Band Trailer.

NEWS: Die Hard 5 Casting News

A Good Day to Die Hard (which we think sounds too much like an early morning TV show) is - as you may have gathered - the fifth entry in the Die Hard franchise.

VIDEO VIEW: Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock - ''Epic'' Trailer

Here's the extended trailer for the upcoming PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita game, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock - which looks more and more like old-school action-platformer Impossible Mission every time I see it. And I mean that in a good way.

The Eternity Clock is released next month.

NEWS: FAO Schwarz Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Toy Retrospective

FAO Schwarz are celebrating their 150th Anniversary this year and to commemorate the event they're hosting a retrospective look at the history of toys.

PODCAST: The Cold Slither Podcast - Episode 19

Jinkies! This week the Cold Slither Podcast is all about everybody's favourite meddling kids Scooby and the gang!

Ro rissen! (That's my Scooby impression, by the way...)

NEWS: WIn a Box O Zombies!

You may recall last month we took a look at the super-cool Box O Zombies Series 1 and awarded the set a very respectable B+ score. But if that wasn't enough to entice you into grabbing a box for yourself, then how'd you like to score a set for free?

NEWS: Johnny Depp and Edgar Wright to Remake Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Disney has  tapped Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright to helm their remake of the seminal 70s science-fantasy-horror show, Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

REVIEW: GI Joe 30th Anniversary - Renegades Kurt ''Airtight'' Shnurr

Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011

Dr Kurt Shnurr is a scientist working for COBRA Industries. Shnurr became a bio-chemist to fight diseases in developing countries, and he believe COBRA personnel when they assured him they would support his goal. But he discovers that COBRA has darker plans for his research, and that even his lab partner, Dr Monev, is not who he pretends to be.

NEWS: Star Wars Action Figures Vintage 2012 Wave 2

Star Wars collectors will be pleased to see the latest wave of 2012 Vintage action figures.

Featuring Darth Maul, Lil' Orphan Ani and a robot, plus all your other favourites (who probably have names like Oob Toop and Lhrhrh Zlmnmnmnmnmn) the twelve-figure line-up also includes five figures based on characters and scenes deleted from Return of the Jedi, including Leia (In a Cloak), Luke (In a Cloak) and Lando  (In a Cloak.)

Expect to see these figures on-shelves this month.

NEWS: Sleepy Robot 13 Shirts, Hats & Buttons

Not content with producing an awesome line of hand-crafted statuettes, Sleepy Robot 13's Lisastarchild has now moved on to producing a range of cute robot-themed apparel, including t-shirts, pins, hats and more.

Sleepy Robot 13 Apparel.

NEWS: Toys R Us BOGO Bonanza

Toys R Us is currently running a Buy One Get One 50% off deal on an assortment of toy lines, including Barbie Doll, Playmobil, Play-Doh and Lego toys (although some restrictions apply.) The offer can be used on purchases made in-store or online (although it's only available to US customers.)

The offer runs from now until the 25th of February.

Learn more at the Toys R Us website.

NEWS: Colin Donnell Joins Cast of CW's Arrow

The CW's televisual-adaptation of DC's ThGreen Arrow has added a new member to its growing cast list.

NEWS: Marvel Legends Klaw, Iron Man and Constrictor Review

The ever-dependable Marvelous News has the recently-released Constrictor, Iron Man and Klaw figures from the new Marvel Legends Wave 1 under the microscope in this rather cool three-character Review.

I have to admit that I wasn't that impressed with the figures when I saw them in Toys R Us (to me they seemed to be little more than slightly larger versions of the Marvel Universe figures I already own) and it's interesting to see I wasn't the only one turned-off by the lack of a decent paint job on Klaw...

Marvelous News: 2012 Marvel Legends Wave 1 - Constrictor, Iron Man & Klaw Figure Reviews

VIDEO VIEW: Sam Mendes' Skyfall Video Blog 1

Here's director Sam Mendes sharing some thoughts on the development of the 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall.

Skyfall is due to land in theatres this November.

FEATURE: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers - Assignment 3

Following on from last week's inaugural (at least for That Figures) entry, here's The League of Extraordinary Bloggers' Assignment Three.

NEWS: Diamond Select Toys Releases - February 22nd

If you're looking to pick-up some toys from Diamond Select, here's what you can expect to see on shelves from today.

PODCAST: The Retroist Episode 013

Boop a doop a doop a do. Doop oop a doop a doo. Boop oop a doop oo doo woo woo woo woo!

Those of you who can read music will have already figured out from the above clue that the chief topic of this week's Retroist podcast is... Pac-Man!

Listen for yourself at The Retroist (where you'll also find links to the direct download for your MP-Ipad player.)