IN OTHER NEWS... 02/18/2015

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REVIEW: True Heroes Smash & ATV

REVIEW: True Legends Heroes of Olympus Hydra & Hercules Playset

NEWS: McFarlane Toys Announce Walking Dead Construction Sets

For a while, it seemed like zombie fans who enjoy construction toys only had a single place to get their undead-brick kicks (namely Mega Bloks' Call of Duty zombies.) But all that looks as if it's about to change, as McFarlane Toys has announced a new line of licensed Walking Dead sets.

NEWS: GI Joe's 50th Anniversary

Hasbro has released the first details of their plans for GI Joe's upcoming 50th Anniversary.

REVIEW: True Legends Heroes of Olympus

Toys R Us Exclusive | Released 2013

Long ago, great heroes were sent on epic quests by Zeus and the other Greek gods to battle legendary monsters and perform incredible feats of bravery.

VIDEO VIEW: Cordicon's Predator Jungle and City Hunter Toys R Us 2-Pack Review

VIDEO VIEW: The Toy Museum's Despicable Me 2 Build A Minion (Deluxe) Review

VIDEO VIEW: Pixel Dan's TRU-Exclusive Adventure Time Holly Jolly Pack Review

NEWS: DST Reveals Toys R Us-Exclusive Battle Beast Minimates

The big drawback of taking a Thanksgiving break - endless turkey-based meals aside - is that you sometimes miss out on some cool stuff in the world of toys and toy-related news. And here's a prime example of that: Diamond Select Toys' revealing the line-up of Toys R Us-exclusive Battle Beast Minimates.

NEWS: The Walking Dead Minimates Series 2 Packaging Shots

Hey! Wanna see the latest in-pack shots of Diamond Select Toys' The Walking Dead Minimates? Of course you do!

NEWS: Marvel Minimates Series 47 Gallery

Fans of Minimates and Marvel - particularly everybody's favorite team of mutants, the X-Men - will be pleased to see the latest images of the new Marvel Minimates Series 47 figures. Check them out after the jump!

NEWS: DST's Universal Monsters Wave 3 Gallery

With Halloween just around the corner, what better time to take a look at the upcoming Universal Monsters Wave 3 figures from Diamond Select Toys?

NYCC 2012: GI Joe Kre-O Gallery

Here's a closer ''in person'' look at some of the upcoming GI Joe Kre-O figures and play sets. And, as we're such good eggs, we've also a copy of the official press release, which includes details of the play-sets and what we can expect from the line when it launches next year.

VIDEO VIEW: Cordicon's Real Ghostbusters Minimates Egon & Ray Review

NEWS: DST's Retro Universal Monsters Series 3

Here's our first look at the upcoming Series 3 of Diamond Select Toys' Universal Monsters Retro Figure line, featuring the Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Bride of Frankenstein, who'll be appearing alongside the Metaluna Mutant (This Island Earth) and The Phantom of the Opera.

Expect to see these figures at your local Toys R Us later this year.

NEWS: Marvel Universe X-Factor Boxed Set Revealed

Hasbro has announced a follow-up to the Toys R Us-exclusive Marvel Universe X-Men boxed set in the form of a new, six-figure X-Factor collectors pack.

NEWS: DST's Expendables Figures Revealed

Fans of GI Joe unhappy with the more ''kiddified'' approach Hasbro has adopted for the recent GI Joe: Retaliation toys might just want to check-out the upcoming Expendables 2 action figures, coming soon from Diamond Select Toys.

NEWS: The Expendables Minimates

Forget Pog form - The Expendables are back as Minimates!

REVIEW: Minimates Calico Jack's Pirate Raiders - Calico Jack and Tom Brown

Produced by Diamond Select/Art Asylum | Released 2011

Once a feared pirate, Calico Jack now fights against pirates who prey on innocent travelers. Jack must be constantly vigilant for rival Charles Vanes and other pirates. Can he defeat a man who has already returned from the dead?

Calico Jack's long time crew member and good friend Tom holds the position of weaponer in Jacks's crew but his true job is as trusted confidant and body guard to the good captain. Friends for years, Jack trusts Tom completely.