What's On Joe Mind? Episode 47 (and yes, it really IS Episode 47 and not Episode 48, as mentioned in the intro) is available now for your listening pleasure.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
NEWS: Captain Action Review at AFTimes
AFTimes' Umpire recently got his hands on the upcoming Captain Action - along with the Spider-Man and Captain America costume packs - and was kind enough to share a few thoughts on this awesome-looking retro action figure.
NEWS: Latest Masters of the Universe Classics Carded Images
Mattel has released the latest images of their upcoming MOTUC releases, Slush Head and The Mighty Spector.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
VIDEO VIEW: Toy Talk Friday Episode 2
For toy news with a British flavour, check-out this latest episode of DesignerToysUK's Toy Talk Friday.
Oh and just for completeness' sake, here's Episode 1 from the previous week.
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Snake Eyes and Roadblock Carded Figure Images
Following on from yesterday's GI Joe: Retaliation Wave 1 Zartan, here's our first look at wave-mates Snake Eyes and Roadblock.
Monday, March 26, 2012
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Zartan Packaging Shot
It seems the theme of the first wave of GI Joe: Retaliation figures is ''nice figure, toy-like accessories.'' Still, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the new toys when they land at retail in a couple of months.
Time to start building a new display case, methinks.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
SITE NEWS: Spring Hiatus
Just a quick update to let you know that from today, That Figures will be on hiatus due to a family visit and normal service will not return until in mid-April. There's a chance we may post a few updates during this period but they will be very limited.
FEATURE: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers - Assignment 7
It's time once again for another edition of the League of Extraordinary Bloggers!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 6
It's time for another edition of the Action Figure Blues Podcast, where this week the Four Horsemen's phenomenally cool-looking Scarabus action figure line is front and center, plus there's a discussion about which long-gone toy lines should be resurrected.
VIDEO VIEW: Blood and Chrome Trailer
Before you watch the above trailer for SyFy's Battlestar Galactica prequel, Blood and Chrome, be sure to tape your eyes open, as the cuts are so fast that every time you blink, you'll miss at least six things.
No word on a release date yet (with our source SFX repeating io9's story that it could be a web-only series) but we'll bring you more when we have it.
NEWS: BBC Announces New Doctor Who Companion, New Scheduling
It's a busy day for Doctor Who fans, as the BBC has announces the casting of the Doctor's new companion, teases us about the final fate of the Ponds and announces the show's new broadcast schedule.
Be warned that there are spoilers ahead.
NEWS: Glyos Real Type Space Wave Drop Details
Onell Design has just released the latest images and details of their upcoming Real Type Space Wave.
NEWS: Sideshow Collectibles' Frozen Dead Premium Format Figure
Sideshow Collectibles has just released the first images and pre-order info for their upcoming Frozen Dead Premium Format Figure.
NEWS: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers Assignment 7 Now Posted!
Brian at Cool and Collected has posted the latest assignment for the League of Extraordinary Bloggers and this week it's a zombielicious challenge!
Which TV or movie hero do you want beside you when the zombie apocalypse arrives?
If you'd like to join in the fun, simply post an update to your blog that addresses the above question and then head over to Cool and Collected and share the link!
Expect to see our answer soon!
NEWS: GI Joe Field Manual - Now Available to Pre-Order
Earlier this month the Joe Declassified SPEC:OPs Podcast dedicated an episode to the upcoming Jim Sorenson-penned GI Joe: Field Manual Volume 1.
If the idea of a GI Joe: A Real American Hero art book appeals (and let's face it, why wouldn't it?) then you'll be pleased to hear the book is now available to pre-order through Amazon ahead of its September 2012 release.
NEWS: Imperfecz Toys Scrap Sandayu Raffle
Fans of MUSCLE and Kinnikuman won't want to miss these awesome Scrap Sandayu figures - especially when there's the chance to win the whole lot for just a dollar...
PODCAST: Nerd Lunch Podcast Episode 29
It's a Star Wars special at the Nerd Lunch Podcast this week, in which the guys discuss the odd phenomenon of minor - yet incredibly popular - characters from the Star Wars Universe. Also under discussion is the unreleased Solomon Kane movie and ''an epic quest to watch 700 episodes of a TV show.''
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation - Conrad ''Duke'' Hauser Packaging
Earlier this week we got our first look at the GI Joe: Retaliation Cobra Commander in the new toy packaging. Now it's the turn of the GI Joe team's Conrad ''Duke'' Hauser.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
REVIEW: GI Joe: Renegades - Storm Shadow
Produced by Hasbro | Released December 2011
STORM SHADOW trained in the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan with SNAKE EYES. When his ninja master was murdered, STORM SHADOW blamed SNAKE EYES and vowed to get revenge. He works for COBRA as a ninja assassin and is also a bodyguard for COBRA COMMANDER.
NEWS: Triclops Studios' PeeNut Release Info
Mega BASTARD PeeNut is the latest creation cooked up by Triclops Studios - and he's coming our next month!
Limited to just 200 pieces, PeeNut stands at 3'' tall and comes in three colorways - Classic MUSCLE Pink, Blue Lagoon and Triclops Purple. Retailing at 28 GBP/$45 US (plus shipping), PeeNut will go on sale at the start of next month (April) through project collaborators Unbox Industries.
NEWS: Hot Toys Avengers Teaser
OK, so it's not much of a mystery as to who this upcoming 1:6 Scale Avengers figure will be but it's good to know he's on his way...
NEWS: Avengers Minimates Teaser Images
Diamond Select has just released a gallery of images from their upcoming Marvel Minimates Avengers line.
NEWS: Hot Toys Showcases Interchangeable Faces Technique
What is the Interchangeable Faces Technique? Read on and find out!
NEWS: BigMan Toys
We're always happy when we stumble across a new toy company or designer, so you can imagine how pleased we were when we found the blog of once such indie toymaker, BigMan Toys.
Although there's not a great deal to see at the BigMan Toys blog yet, the updates have been coming thick and fast over the last couple of weeks as BigMan gears up for the production of his own toys and we're looking forward to seeing what he has up their sleeves now everything appears to be in-place, especially given how cool these early test pulls are looking.
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Prototype Figures Gallery
The GI Joe: Retaliation toys may not be arriving for another couple of months but this weekend saw four pre-production lots up for sale on Ebay. And although the auctions have now ended, the seller's accompanying images remain - so check-out the gallery after the jump to get a closer look at just what we can expect when the toys land at retail later this year.
NEWS: Renegades Storm Shadow Back at Retail!
If you're one of those unfortunate sorts who's been unable to find a GI Joe: Renegades Storm Shadow at retail and you're not keen on spending the $50+ asking price on Ebay, then you'll be pleased to hear that the 30th Anniversary's Wave 3 - which includes the elusive Cobra Ninja - has made a reappearance at retail in a variety of outlets (including Walmart, Toys R Us and Target.)
So if you missed him first time around, keep your eyes peeled! And remember to call back later this morning, when we'll be bringing your our Review of the Renegades Storm Shadow.
NEWS: DC/Warner Bros Release First Shot of (No Longer Green) Arrow
DC and Warner Bros. have released the first publicity still of the in-costume Oliver Queen from their upcoming TV show, Arrow.
VIDEO VIEW: Snow White and The Huntsman Trailer
Ner ner ner ner ner Snow White. Ner ner ner ner ner Dwarves. Ner ner ner ner ner Thor.
VIDEO VIEW: Lego R2-D2
Available exclusively through Lego.com, this rather stunning R2-D2 is set for a May release. Ahead of that though, sit back and marvel at this amazing kit.
PODCAST: What's on Joe Mind? Episode 46
Without any preamble or ado, here's Episode 46 of the awesome What's on Joe Mind? Podcast - all 2 1/2 hours(!) of it.
Monday, March 19, 2012
REVIEW: GI Joe: Resolute - GI Joe Battle Set Scarlett
Produced by Hasbro | Released 2010
A brilliant mind, outstanding martial arts skills, and lethal accuracy with her trademark crossbow - that's SCARLETT. The GI Joe team's counter-intelligence expert has the cerebral savvy to get inside the mind of her enemies and design a plot that'll outsmart them at their own game. She also has the combat skills to take on a squad of COBRA troopers and be the sole person left standing when the fight's over. She can make a HALO dive into hostile territory in the dead of night, then enter a heavily guarded COBRA missile silo and take it over as one-half of a two-person unit, and not even break a sweat. That's skill. That's training. That's SCARLETT.
PODCAST: Big Kev's Geek Stuff Podcast Episode 242
Here's Episode #242 of the Big Kev's Geek Stuff Podcast, where topics this week include Alan Moore (he knows the score), Marvel Digital Downloads, a couple of cool Kickstarter projects and much, much more.
REVIEW: Lego Minifigures Series 6 - Grey Alien
Produced by Lego | Released 2011
After having so much fun with the Lego Hero Factory figures, I decided I'd take the plunge and check-out the blind-bagged minifigure line. And with my first (and so far, only) attempt I was able to snag the figure I'd been looking for - the Grey Alien.
How does he shape-up? Read on and find out!
NEWS: The Candy-Coated Custom Show
What do you get if you take some of today's best toy artists, give them a brief of ''it must be candy- or British-themed - or both'' and set them loose? The Candy-Coated Custom Show, of course!
NEWS: Walking Dead Season 3 News
There's not much we can say without giving away spoilers, but if you'd like to read the latest announcement regarding The Walking Dead's Season Three then click through now.
Be warned that there are spoilers ahead.
PODCAST: Flag Points Episode #20
Sorry we're late to the Flag Points party but here's Episode #20 of the GI Joe-themed Podcast, featuring a must-hear interview with Real American Hero product manager and VP for Boys' Toys Marketing, Kirk Bozigian.
VIDEO VIEW: TMNT Movie Turtles ''Not Turtles.''
Michael Bay has been discussing the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and - as you can see in this video - he dropped a pretty big bombshell. Probably in slow-motion, with somebody leaping away from it.
NEWS: Creepshow Nathan Granthan Pre-Sale
The rather awesome-looking Creepshow Nathan Granthan goes on pre-sale later this morning (10AM PST to be precise.)
The limited-edition 1:6 Scale figure features 30 points of articulation, cloth clothing, movie-accurate sculpting and his ''cake.'' Order yours now for just $98 (limit of two per customer) and you could stand the chance to win a Creepshow Series 2 ''Fluffy!''
VIDEO VIEW: Ultimate Spider-Man Trailer
Here's the trailer for the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man - which, truth be told, looks (A) pretty cheesy and (B) like an extended commercial for the tie-in line. I guess we'll see when Ultimate Spider-Man airs next month as part of Disney XD's Marvel Universe programming slot.
PODCAST: The AFB Podcast Q&A - Episode #1
The AFB Podcast has its own spin-off - the AFB Podcast Q&A!
The Q&A Podcast focuses on interviews with members of the AFB Podcast crew and first up is Ben ''Fishmilkshake'' Mulder. And once the entire cast has been covered, the plan is to continue the Q&A Specials with industry insiders, collectors and more.
VIDEO VIEW: The First Four Minutes of Iron Sky
The utterly bonkers Iron Sky is set in an alternate universe where a group of Nazis fled to the moon at the end of World War 2. Now in 2018, they're planning their return.
Featuring a soundtrack by Laibach and with Udo Kier in utter nutter mode, Iron Sky has been in development for over six years. The movie is finally completed and is set for a European release in April. But ahead of that, here's the first four minutes of this insane-looking flick.
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation - New Character Shots and Packaging Preview
Paramount Pictures has released some new character-centric shots from the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation.
And while we're on the subject, how'd you like to check-out the toy line packaging?
Friday, March 16, 2012
FEATURE: The League of Extraordinary Bloggers - Assignment 6
We posted the latest assignment earlier this morning, but now here's our take!
PODCAST: Cold Slither Podcast Episode 23
Here's Episode #23 of Cold Slither Podcast, Black Lois Lane.
And yes, that really did happen.
Cold Slither Podcast: Episode 23.
NEWS: The Latest League Assignment is Up!
Brian at Cool and Collected has given us our latest assignment - and it's a doozy.
You are a big shot Hollywood movie producer with an unlimited budget. You need to assemble the ultimate ensemble cast for a movie that is sure to fill every movie theater seat around the world. Who do you hire and what kind of film are you going to make?
If you've like to play along, then go sign up over at Cool and Collected - and hopefully we'll be able to find some time in our schedule over the weekend to join in this time around!
VIDEO VIEW: Dark Shadows Trailer
Here's the trailer for the Tim Burton-directed, Johnny Depp-starring big-screen adaptation of The Addams Family.
NEWS: Jon Karis Explains Rise of the Beasts Cancellation
Jon Karis, coordinator for the now-cancelled Rise of the Beasts line, has posted a rather lengthy explanation as to why he withdrew the Kickstarter project just moments before its deadline.
PODCAST: The Mego Museum Podcast - Mark Huckabone Interview Part 2
Here's Part Two of the Mego Museum Podcast Interview with Mego collector and Heroes in Action head honcho, Mark Huckabone.
NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Snake Eyes
Courtesy of Total Film, here's our first proper look at the newly redesigned Snake Eyes, as seen in the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation.
Color me impressed...!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
NEWS: Minimates Universal Monsters Series 3
Fans of Diamond Select Toys' Minimates who've a taste for the horrific will be pleased to see the latest additions to the Minimates Universal Monsters line.
VIDEO VIEW: Avengers Japanese Trailer
I have to admit, the earlier trailers for Marvel's The Avengers left me a little cold. I'm really not sure why. But having watched this new Japanese trailer, I'm actually more interested. Maybe it's because there's a little more interplay between the characters here or maybe it's the presence of some rather more impressive action. Who knows? Whatever the reason though, I have to say that my excitement level has just jumped a little.
The Avengers lands in theaters this May.
PODCAST: What's On Joe Mind? Episode 45 - Plus 2 Specials!
Fans of the excellent GI Joe-themed Podcast, What's On Joe Mind? are in for a treat this week. Not only has Episode 45 - which features interviews with Sunbow's Buzz Dixon and Frederic Doss, the man behind GI Joe fan-flick, GI Joe: Initiate, plus the usual news, discussions and more - just gone live but the guys have also added a Roll Out/Roll Call 3 Special and a ''Lost'' Podcast cross-over with Craig from TheFwooshCast.
NEWS: Hobbit Pre-Orders Reveal More Toy Details
The latest tie-in toys for the upcoming big-screen adaptations of The Hobbit have just gone-up on pre-order and casting a quick glance over the list reveals a little more about what we can expect when the toys land at retail later this year.
Note that the following may contain minor spoilers.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
VIDEO VIEW: Dark Shadows Teaser Footage
It's only about six seconds long and the editing features lots/of/super/fast/cuts but here's your first look at the upcoming Tim Burton-Johnny Depp remake of 70s cult classic vampire soap opera, Dark Shadows.
NEWS: Ask DST #153
It's time for Ask DST #153. And despite the rhyming couplet there, I won't be rapping the rest of this update...
This week Diamond Select Toys answer a series of Marvel Select questions, discuss the Dawn line of toys, The Walking Dead and more!
PODCAST: The AFB Podcast Episode 5
This week's Action Figure Blues Podcast features the Marvel Legends 6'' figures, as both waves are put under the AFB microscope (or given it's a podcast, should that be stethoscope?) There's also the announcement of the winner of the AFB Pimp the Podcast contest and much, much more, so go check it out!
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