Action League Bronze Tiger

February 27th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Brave and the Bold Action League

Well, after the Clayface and Mantis/Killer Moth figures turned out to be damn dirty impostors, it was looking grim for our friends in the Brave and the Bold Action League. Fortunately, Toxin saved the day with some his discovery of a photo of the Bronze Tiger! Head over to the Brave and the Bold Action League message board to discuss

Movie Nick Fury and Black Widow

February 27th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Marvel Universe

really_rather_not_nice posted about how Marvelousnews points to a Popeater.com article with shots of Don Cheadle’s War Machine, Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, Mickey Rourke’s Whiplash and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. Head over to the Marvel Universe message board to discuss!

Super Hero Squad on DVD

February 22nd, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Super Hero Squad

No word yet as to whether it’ll be in a complete series set or multiple single disk sets, but Shout! Factory announced they have the rights to the Super Hero Squad DVD releases! Head over to the Super Hero Squad Show message board to discuss

Handful of Heroes Wave 2 Checklist

February 22nd, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Handful of Heroes

We finally got our hands on the second wave of Hasbro’s Marvel Handful of Heroes figures, so here’s the newest rundown:

  • Marvel Handful of Heroes Series 1 Checklist poster

  • Marvel Handful of Heroes Series 2 Checklist poster

  • Marvel Handful of Heroes Checklist (text version)

    Biggest news, of course, is that Punisher, Thor and Silver Surfer get their first figures, but we also get treated to the Onslaught figure first seen in Wave 1 cardbacks, along with still more Hulk goodness, including Bi-Beast, Zzzax, Madman and 7 different Hulk sculpts. There’s a couple new Spider-Man and Iron Man figures too, but I bet you already expected that!

  • Ask Matty 2/15/10

    February 17th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Mattel, Q&A

    Mattel sent the latest round of answers to our questions.

    Will we be seeing any more Action League multi-packs like the Toys-R-Us 6-pack?
    Only time will tell. Nothing to reveal quite yet.

    Will any other Pixar, Disney, or Mattel properties (such as Masters of the Universe) be getting the “Buddies” or “Minis” 2″ treatment from Mattel?
    This is something we are looking into but we’re not ready to spill the beans quite yet!

    While fans of some lines like DCUC are lucky enough to get a heads-up about what figures will be in upcoming waves (and when those waves will hit), fans of Action League and Brave and the Bold figures generally have to wait until the figures are spotted at retail. Any plans to start giving those fans more of a heads-up about upcoming figures?
    These lines are handled by a different group from the DCUC team and we are working with them to make sure all collectors’ needs are met!

    What DC property are you most excited to bring to DCUC and Infinite Heroes this year?
    We can’t wait to get to some of the current Blackest Night characters, but it may need to wait until spring of 2011 due to new developments.

    Each Action League 2-pack comes carded on a cool background. Is there any chance you’ll put the backgrounds online so fans can print larger versions for their displays?
    That’s a cool idea, but nothing is planned at this time.

    As always, you can head on over to the board to discuss.

    Marvel Universe at Toy Fair 2010

    February 13th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Marvel Universe

    First off, the press photos including Galactus, Thor, Archangel, Colossus and Juggernaut are up at The Rumor Buster 2010 Toy Fair Gallery.

    Wave 3 – Archangel, Shadowcat, AIM Agent, Havok, Colossus and Juggernaut.

    Wave 4 – Iron Patriot, Skrull Soldier, Scarlet Spider-Man (it’s the Iron Spider armor, with another leg), Winter Soldier, Wrecker, Mary Jane (with Ms. Lion to complete the Amazing Friends set!)

    To Be Determined – Thanos.

    Comic packs: Cyclops and Dark Phoenix, Sinister Spider-Man (aka, the Mac Gargan/Venom)/Daken (as Dark Wolverine), and Sentry/Spider-Man

    Galactus will come with Silver Surfer, stands at 19 inches and has an MSRP of $49.95.

    For SDCC exclusives, expect there’s an Ages of Thunder version of Thor, and a World War II era Ultimate Captain America.


    And Target will be getting a series of two-packs, but unfortunately, we’re waiting on independent verification of what flashed on the screen.

    Super Hero Squad at Toy Fair

    February 13th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Super Hero Squad

    First off Here’s the Super Hero Squad press photos. You’ll see that most of the press photos are stuff that’s already been released, but finally, a good shot of the Spider-Splasher and Claw Cruiser and of course, the full-sized Helicarrier.

    There’s also some new merchandise developments, such as a new Super Hero Squad set featuring molds to shape the Play-Doh, and another of the re-labled Spider-Man and Friends Play-Doh Stampers was paired along with a Wave 1 Iron Man stamper (akin to the way Galactic Heroes stampers feature figures on the lids), and the next few Iron Man Super Hero Squad figures (although unfortunately, there was an issue with getting pictures so you’ll have to wait until one of the other sites can get some posted.

    Edit: and don’t forget the SDCC 2010 three pack featuring the Mayor, Iron Man and Doctor Doom in his bathrobe, holding a cup of coffee (from the video game artwork!)

    Toy Fair 2010

    February 13th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Marvel Universe, Super Hero Squad

    Hey guys, we’re still getting the coverage for Toy Fair 2010 ready, but in the meantime, check out the Marvel Universe and Super Hero Squad side of things, and a peak at the Super Hero Squad Quinjet, SHIELD Flying Car and Helicarrier. Oh, and did we mention the slide featuring Super Hero Squad Captain Marvel/Thanos, a new Doctor Strange/Iron Man and Falcon/Hulk? Because Hasbro omitted it from their press shots, didn’t have them on display and told us not to bother taking photos during the slide-show since they’d make the photos available. Still, awesomeness. Head over to the board to get talking!

    Killer Moth Revealed

    February 11th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Brave and the Bold Action League

    HowToMakeAMonster busts wide open the secret identity of the figure once thought to be an Action League Killer Moth: It’s a Toy Story 3 character, as seen in the newest trailer. Head on over to the thread to discuss.

    Action League Wave 4 and more!

    February 10th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Brave and the Bold Action League

    While Toxin spotted the Ted Kord Blue Beetle and a few Batman repaints on eBay, HowToMakeAMonster found Brave and the Bold Action League Wave 4! Black Lightning vs. Wildcat, Batman vs. Scarecrow, and Green Lantern (A.K.A. Guy Gardner) vs. Doctor Polaris.