No one in the toy biz runs the Twitter machine better than Randy over at NECA. While setting up for the Toy Fair he was gracious enough, as always, to give us a few teases ahead of tomorrow’s official opening. Unfortunately, I am not able to attend this year so I am looking to the good guys over at @Cobrashadowjoes for all my Toy Fair updates. (more…)
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Hasbro’s Packaging Revealed for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Hasbro revealed their packaging for Force Friday II this morning and Rey seems to have a new look. The latest installment starts right where The Force Awakens leaves off. Rey has what appears to be longer hair. I am going to guess that there is either a training montage time jump, or she’s just tired of putting it up in three pony tails. She also appears to still be the keeper of Luke’s original lightsaber that was built by his father (Anakin). She is also handling it more like a true Jedi in this shot rather then using it by instinct in the first film. (more…)
Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Toy Fair Reveals With Accessories
In case you missed it Mezco had a pre-Toy Fair reveal event last week, it was yuge. Then they sent out promotional shots and those were just phenomenal. Check out all the accessories that come with each character. (more…)
Cartoon Network Enterprises Names Funko Master Toy Licensee Partner for Rick & Morty
I love Rick & Morty, so the news that Funko is their master toy licensee partner makes me happy. I also love seeing Funko epand its action figure line. They are also taking a stab at a BAF set. Buy all five figures to build Snowball.
From Funko’s blog:
Cartoon Network Enterprises is broadening its licensing program around popular Adult Swim brand Rick and Morty by expanding its partnership with Funko, the world’s leading creator of pop culture collectibles. The company has been named master toy partner for Rick and Morty, and will help bring the critically acclaimed animated series to life with the introduction of a vast assortment of products that will be available at select mass retailers nationwide. (more…)
Ghostbusters: Playmobil’s First Licensed Toy Line Revealed
Nothing triggers nostalgia like seeing toy versions of your favorite childhood movies, so if you’re a fan of the 1980s Ghostbusters, Playmobil has some feel good toys for you.
Just one day before they were scheduled to be revealed at the 2017 Nuremberg International Toy Fair, full details of Playmobil “The Ghostbusters” toys have become available online.
From Gizmodo:
First teased back in June of last year, we got our first official photos of some of the new Playmobil Ghostbusters sets a little later in the year in October. But as the toys move closer to finally being available come May of this year, Playmobil is revealing all of the details at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair that gets underway starting on Wednesday. But why wait another 24 hours when we’ve got everything you need to know right now? (more…)
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