November 8, 2004 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Action Figure Xpress has several new items of interest to collectors:

We hope you had a great weekend. We're sure many of you had a chance to catch the worldwide premiere of the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith movie trailer. There is a great deal of excitement and anticipation surrounding this final episode in the Star Wars movies. Well, we figured we'd join in so be sure to visit our site this Friday, November 12 for our own big Star Wars announcement!

In the mean time, enjoy what's new in this issue ...

Star Wars Original Trilogy Vintage Figures

IN STOCK! Celebrate the legendary Star Wars trilogy that changed the universe forever, with The Original Trilogy Collection. This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imaginations and took us to a galaxy far, far away. The iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are back with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the original trilogy!

The best of the old and the best of the new... each action figure comes in "vintage" early '80s packaging. It comes protected by a clear plastic casing to preserve it as a collector's item�assuming you can resist playing with it!

Set of eight (8) figures includes Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, Darth Vader, C-3P0, Yoda, and Lando Calrissian.

Spawn Series 26: The Art of Spawn Action Figure Case Pack

IN STOCK! McFarlane Toys' 26th line of Spawn action figures takes inspiration from an incredible source of artwork: the Spawn series of comic books. Each figure in this series re-creates key comic book art in rich three-dimensional detail. Case of twelve (12) action figures may include SPAWN i.07, SPAWN i.08, SPAWN THE DARK AGES i.01, THE CURSE i.spawnbible, TIFFANY i.45, and TREMOR i.spawnbible. Subject to change without notice. Duplicates of some or all figures may be included.

12" Nolan Ryan

IN STOCK! This legendary Rangers pitcher is sculpted in his classic leg kick, preparing to deliver the heat.

Jimi Hendrix 2

IN STOCK! Our second crack at the American guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. Titled Jimi Hendrix 2 at Monterey, this shockingly detailed figure re-creates one of rock music's most lasting images: Hendrix coaxing flames from his guitar on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.

Movie Maniacs Series 7 Action Figure Case Pack

IN STOCK! The Movie Maniacs marquee has grown considerably over the years, becoming one of the premiere action figure lineups in the industry. For 2004, the seventh Maniacs line features four characters from the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and long-awaited characters from the classic films Robocop and Aliens.

Movie Maniacs 12" Leatherface Action Figure

IN STOCK! 12-inch Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is 12 1/4 inches tall on base to top of head. Assembled diorama base is 18 1/2 inches tall. Package includes Leatherface action figure, huge multi-part base, removable chainsaw, a rope pulley and a severed arm.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fear Itself Bunny Suit Anya Action Figure

IN STOCK! Based on Anya's appearance in the fourth season episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Fear, Itself," this previously sold-out figure depicts the Scooby Gang's reformed vengeance demon donning the now-classic costume based on the creatures she's most frightened of: cute-and-cuddly bunny rabbits!

Justice League Action Figure Set

IN STOCK! Set of five (5) figures includes Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), The Flash, and Aquaman.

Jack the Ripper Figure

IN STOCK! Jack the Ripper. Few names in history are as recognizable. Fewer yet evoke such vivid images: swirling fog and prostitutes with death personified in a cape with a top hat. The faceless villain comes alive with Mezco Toyz 10" Jack the Ripper roto-cast figure. The figure is fully articulated and comes complete with appropriate accessories.

Angel: Welcome to the Hellmouth Darla Action Figure

COMING SOON! Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles and the sculptors at Gentle Giant Studios offer fans the next release in the hit Angel line of collectibles with this all-new Previews Exclusive action figure. Depicting Darla � the vampire who transformed Angel into a nosferatu � in the naughty school girl outfit she wore in the debut episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this figure stands approximately 6" tall; features multiple points of articulation; comes with a wealth of accessories, including a cross, a dagger, pistols, a sledge hammer, and a walled fence base.

Smile Time Angel Puppet Half-Scale Replica

COMING SOON! From the imagination of series creator Joss Whedon came one of the funniest episodes in Buffy or Angel's history, "Smile Time," in which the brooding and ever-serious vampire with a soul was transformed into a puppet! Only available in specialty market outlets, this unique plush puppet replica measures just over 21" high; is an exact �-scale version of the prop puppet used in the episode; features a faux leather coat, boots, and a mouth that opens and closes (for that full puppet brooding effect!); and comes packaged in deluxe window box packaging.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: PALz Series 2 Set

COMING SOON! Welcome BACK to the Hellmouth, with Palisades Toys' second series of Buffy the Vampire Slayer PALz™, featuring characters from the groundbreaking second season of Buffy. Like the first series, each of these new Buffy PALz will include all of the additional body and clothing parts to "transform" the character, the usual Palisades BOATLOAD of cool accessories, as well as brand new exclusive collectible cards from Inkworks. But there are a few new "surprises." For instance, in each of the figure packs, collectors will find an additional PALz body part. When brought together all six of these body parts form a "re-assembled" The Judge, the indestructible demon pieced together by Spike and Drusilla in the episode entitled "Surprise." This set includes Buffy, Cordelia, Jenny Calendar, Oz, Drusilla, and Spike.

[adult swim] Action Figures � Series 1

COMING SOON! At last, the most popular characters on late-night television are being immortalized in plastic, as action figures based on Cartoon Network's uber-popular [adult swim] properties are on their way! Series 1 Includes 5 x Aqua Teen Hunger Force � Master Shake & Mothmonsterman 2-pack, 3 x Sealab 2021 � Dr. Quentin Quinn & Debbie DuPree 2-pack, 2 x Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law � Phil Ken Sebben & Bear 2-pack, and 2 x The Brak Show � Mom & Dad 2-pack. Each two pack will come with loads of character and episode specific accessories. So, get the kids out of the pool and reserve your figures today. They're friggin' awesome!

Predator: Special Edition Polystone Mini Bust

COMING SOON! Following in the monstrous footsteps of last year's hugely successful (and SOLD OUT) Alien: Special Edition Mini Bust, the Predator: Special Edition Mini Bust is the most dynamic Predator sculpt released to date -- the first to feature a removable mask, allowing for the option of displaying the bust with the eerie mask or showcasing the dynamically sculpted face. Having just ripped the spinal cord from the body of an unlucky victim, the hunter is captured at his most triumphant, proudly holding his grizzly trophy for all to see. The Predator: Special Edition Mini Bust will be strictly limited to initial orders, and will be individually numbered on both the bust itself and the full-color collector's box.

Robotech Masterpiece Collection Lancer VFA-6I

COMING SOON! The Robotech Masterpiece Collection continues with this third volume based on the Alpha Fighters! These high-quality, ultra-detailed transformable Veritechs offer an authentic re-creation of the next generation of Robotech fighter. Next in line is Lancer's VFA-6I. Each volume is limited to a production run of 15,000, and is packaged in our trademark "book-style" box with slide-out tray, allowing for safe storage and "forever mint-in-box packaging." The Alpha Fighter is fully transformable into three modes: Fighter, Guardian and Battloid, and features die-cast metal and plastic construction, an opening cockpit hatch with removable pilot, and retractable landing gear with authentic rubber tires.