The Rumor Buster

Marvel Universe Black Ronin variant

Brian points out that over on Toy Ark,  someone’s found a black variant of the Marvel Universe Ronin figure.  It’s a figure discussed since practically the dawn of the line when a passing reference was made to black and charcoal versions of the figure, but no black Ronin ever appeared.  Until, that is, apparently Wave 12, Rev. 5.  There’s talk about possibly having revised the legs, based upon the figure’s stance, but until someone can open or otherwise inspect the figure it’s all speculation.

New Marvel Universe Pictures At Toy Fair 2011

And in what may be the most awesome news to come out of Toy Fair 2011 so far, here’s a gallery of some of the Marvel Universe 3.75 inch action figures coming soon, including X-23, Doctor Strange, Wonder Man and Quicksilver, new Namor, Doctor Doom and Ultron figures, Skaar, Falcon and Darkhawk, classic looks for Iron Fist and Luke Cage aka Power Man, and of course, Captain Britain going old-school with his third recent figure (he’s already had a Marvel Universe figure, plus his Captain America figure), and not to mention the Invisible Woman and HERBIE figures Marvelousnews has pictures of, so view the figures after the jump.

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First Class Cyclops and Jean Grey Marvel Universe Comic Packs

We’re going to be uploading some of the Hasbro press pictures for the next little bit, but here’s an interesting pair of Marvel Universe comic packs featuring Cyclops and Marvel Girl in their X-Men First Class costumes, alone with Wolverine and the Sabretooth figure from the X-Men Origins Wolverine series. Pictures within! More »

Marvel Universe X-Force Archangel

After a long wait, and sky-high eBay prices, the Marvel Universe X-Force costume Archangel is finally available!  As Brian points out, head over to Marvel.com and sign-up to start the process, but be warned you need to pre-order for a year (and watch out or the recurring billing demons will stab you for another $59.88 this time next year), making it one of the pricier figures to add to your Marvel Universe collection. Or pretty cheap if you actually enjoy Marvel’s digital comics offering.

You’ve also got to pay for shipping ($5.17), fill out the certificate and get all the technicalities under way.

Marvel Universe, Thor, Super Hero Squad Round-Up

First up, Bionic Commando is continuing his whirlwind tour poll of the best Super Hero Squad figures so go add your vote for Captain America, Mystique, Deadpool or Annihilus.

Brian comes in with a list of potential upcoming Thor action figures that’s in the Walmart systems.  Hopefully we’ll find out more information soon, but in the meantime, the list inclues:

• Sif
• Volstagg
• “Fandra” (?)
• “Hoga” (?)
• Thor-Lord Of Asgard
• All King Odin
• Destroyer
• “King Laufe” (?)
• King Loki
• “INV FROST GIA”
• shield smash Odin

All quotes and question marks are not mine.

WeaponEversor and Brian were simul-posting that the newest wave of Marvel Universe action figures and comic packs are up for pre-order.  Wave 13 includes:

• Cable
  
• First Appearance Wolverine
  
• Apocalypse
  
• Cyclops
  
• Gladiator

While the comic packs include Wolverine & Silver Samurai, and Deadpool & Taskmaster.
Also up for pre-order?  Captain America Wave 2 featuring:

• Bucky Captain America
• Captain Britain
• Captain America Final Mission
• US Agent
• Crossbones
• and two slots for “TBD”

TBD’s my favorite character!

Marvel Universe, Spider-Man and Iron Man Action Figure News

This is a quick wrap-up of the latest news Brian has rounded up for the Hasbro’s Spider-Man 3.75 inch line, Iron Man the Armored Avenger and of course, Marvel Universe as well.

First off, Brian found a picture of the newest version of Venom from the Spider-Man 3.75 inch line featuring a decidedly Mac Gargan version of Venom.

Then Iron Man drops the excitement factor by presenting us with a wave of fancy armors for him and War Machine.  Didn’t a lot of these armors make an appearance in the old 90′s Iron Man cartoon?  Maybe there’s nostalgia at play.  There’s a concept Drone, but those hoping for a second shot at Mandarin, Ultimate Iron Man, or comic Whiplash are out of luck.  Maybe they’ll come in case revisions.  Anyway, Iron Man 2011 Wave 1 will have:

• War Machine Mark II
• Quick Change Iron Man (Mark IV to Mark VI)
• Hypervelocity Armor Iron Man (Redeco)
• Shield Breaker Armor Iron Man
• Inferno Armor Iron Man
• Iron Man Mark V (New Version)
• Hammer Drone (Concept)
• Deep Dive Armor Iron Man
• Light Up War Machine
• Space Armor Iron Man
• Subterranean Armor Iron Man

And finally, someone on Toy Ark apparently managed to snag a carded Karla Sofen Moonstone figure from Big Bad Toy Store along with the dark Daredevil and red Warpath, so the future of the figures looks pretty good.

Taskmaster, Deadpool, and Silver Samurai Join the Marvel Universe

WeaponEversor brings awesome news from Hisstank: Those comic book two packs with Silver Samurai/Wolverine and Taskmaster/Deadpool appear to be true after all!  That’s right, a Taskmaster Marvel Universe action figure!

Does that mean that the Marvel Universe comic packs with Power Man/Iron Fist, and Spider-Man/Captain Britain sets are that much more likely now?

Meanwhile, Brian’s got a new poll up where you can vote for the best of Marvel Universe Wave 8.  Show Shadowcat some love, or throw some weight behind the Juggernaut and Colossus (get it?  Huh?)  Which Havok and which Archangel are your favorites?  Or maybe you like the AIM soldier… poor, lonely, non-X-related army building AIM Soldier.