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News – NECA Predators Series 8 Up For Pre-Order

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NECA Predators 7" Action Figures Series 8 Classic Predator DutchThis is the wave that includes the classic Predator from the first movie, as well as two figures of the main protagonist Dutch. This is a very exciting wave, considering this is the first one with any of the human characters from any of the movies, and this marks the first time NECA has made the classic Predator. Here are the official names for each figure in the wave:

Jungle Extraction Dutch Schaefer
Jungle Patrol Dutch Schaefer
Masked Jungle Hunter Predator

These are currently up for pre-order on BigBadToyStore and are set to be released in February of 2013. Continue after the jump for the full image.
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News – DC Unlimited Series 03 Images From Mattel

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Mattel DC Unlimited Wave 3 - New 52 Aquaman, New 52 Darkseid, Injustice SupermanLast week I announced here that thanks to BigBadToyStore, we found what figures would be in series 03 of Mattel’s DC Unlimited toy line. For a recap, here are the characters appearing in series 03:

  • Aquaman (New 52)
  • Darkseid (New 52)
  • Superman (Injustice Video Game)
  • The Joker (Injustice Video Game)

Well now, thanks to Comic & Figure Addicts, we now have images of prototypes for three of the figures: Aquaman, Superman, and Darkseid. For some reason there are no pictures of what the Injustice Joker figure will look like, but stay tuned here for any updates on that. As of right now, DC Unlimited wave 03 is set to be released in the second quarter of 2013. Continue after the jump for the hi-res images. Images courtesy of Toy News International.

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Got Any Questions for Mattel?

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Mattel Mattycollector LogoIt’s that time again for Ask Mattel. If you’d like to ask Mattel a question about any of its brands, leave them as comments to this post. I’ll pick five out of the bunch to be answered on December 17th, 2012. All questions need to be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on November 30th, 2012.

DC Unlimited Series 03 Announced From Mattel

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DC Comics New 52 Justice LeagueWell Mattel didn’t officially announce it per se, but BigBadToyStore just put up pre-orders for all the figures in DC Unlimited series 3. There’s no pictures yet, but the figures for series 3 are:

  • Aquaman (New 52)
  • Darkseid (New 52)
  • Superman (Injustice Video Game)
  • The Joker (Injustice Video Game)

Keep checking back here for updates as official photos come in. In the meantime, you can pre-order all of series 3 right now at BigBadToyStore.

Welcome to the DASH Hot Toys Luke Skywalker Giveaway (it’s not a trap)

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Welcome to the DASH Hot Toys Luke Skywalker Giveaway (it’s not a trap)

Collector DASH Action Figures Community Contest #5 Hot Toys Luke Skywalker

 

It’s time for the latest contest from Collector-ActionFigures.com, and we couldn’t be more excited about this one. When it comes to action figures, Hot Toys makes the best in the world, and they’ve finally started on Star Wars with the Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) figure. And we’re giving it away. You could win this $300 prize, which includes two complete figures, a load of accessories, and the high quality sculpting, paint, and design that only Hot Toys offers.

For your chance to win, just complete a free membership registration with Collector-ActionFigures. It only requires a minute to register and doesn’t cost a dime, but make sure you go all the way through the entire registration process including the email activation. Every account automatically earns an entry, and you’re getting the ultimate action figure resource that is the DASH catalog for free. You might be adding one amazing figure to your digital collection on DASH in no time.

Until then, may the force be with you, and good luck.

For complete contest rules and requirements, please email corey@Collector-ActionFigures.com

News – New 2013 TMNT Figures Including Baxter Stockman & Snakeweed

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Playmates TMNT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Nickelodeon 2013 Basic Figure Baxter StockmanIn usual fashion, when Playmates does something they go big. And the new TMNT figures are no exception. Playmates will be releasing a ton of new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products based on the hit new Nickelodeon animated series coming out by late January to early February of 2013.

First up there’s going to be a new wave of the basic 5″ scaled figures, including two new additions to the villain ranks.

  • Baxter Stockman
  • Snakeweed

Next up, we have some new variants of the Turtles, dubbed “Mutagen Ooze Turtles”. I’m not sure if these will be basic figures, or a separate series like the larger Turtles out now with the kick and punch SFX action features. Initial reports seem to say so, but judging from the play features, I’m not so sure. I do know that these figures have canister packs that you will be able to fill with Ooze (sold separately) and then launch the Ooze from catapult arms on their packs. And it may just be me, but these guys are looking very Ghostbusters like, which I can totally get down with. Back in the day they mixed TMNT with just about everything, so why not Ghostbusters? I can’t wait.

ALSO… for those of you who are into the new Playmates line of TMNT Classic figures, though there aren’t any figures specifically to announce, according to Toy News International, they were told that plans for a second wave are being looked at and that Playmates should hopefully have something to show us all in February during the New York Toy Fair. So definitely keep an eye out for pics and info regarding that!

Continue after the jump to view all of the hi-def images of the new figures, courtesy of Toy News International.

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News – BBTS Has Mattel DCUC Wonder Twins Set Up for Pre-Order

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Mattel DC Universe Classics DCUC SDCC San Diego Comic-Con Wonder Twins SetHey guys, heads up. Anyone who needs a DCUC Wonder Twins set, and only wants to pay $45 for it better click here. BigBadToyStore has a “Mattel Collector Warehouse Find” pre-order for them, set to arrive this month. I just found this and I couldn’t whip my credit card out fast enough. I’ve been wanting these for a long while now, so pre-order while you can, because “warehouse find” does not scream “large quantity” to me.

Back in 2009, this was released as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive. Right now on eBay this set goes for well over $100, which makes this $45 pre-order all the more exciting. Please note that this is not the version of the set that includes their monkey Gleek, whom you could only get as a special extra item for buying the set in person at Comic-Con.

I hope this helps out all of those out there who need this set, but just can’t afford the astronomical prices it reaches on eBay.

Toy Reviews From Around the Net – November 5th-11th, 2012

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These are the toy reviews around the net for November 5th-11th, 2012, 2012. This week the list includes twenty-seven different sites and features an impressive seventy-four reviews!. The reviews are all categorized by major brands, independent releases such as Onell or Spy Monkey are listed under the “7th Market” heading, and smaller brands are grouped together under Miscellaneous. Huge thanks to NoisyDvL5 at itsalltrue.net for starting this and helping to make the toy community grow.

Continue after the jump for the full list, and remember: The offsite reviews do not necessarily reflect the views of me or Mint Condition Customs.
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