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| Deluxe ToyVault Lord of the Nazgul |
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Coming soon from the fine folks at ToyVault is the latest in the Middle Earth Toys series: the Lord of the Nazgul! Three versions of this nasty will be available with a standard figure at Toys R Us, a Previews exclusive Black Captain, and a Toy Vault Toy Club exclusive Black Rider. Thanks to Bobbi Boyd at About.com's Action Figure Collecting page! Click HERE to get all the juicy details from Bobbi ! |
[MJF 7/30/1999]
| New ToyBiz Famous Covers X-Men |
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More Famous Covers X-Men are heading your way! The next assortment of the 8" line will include Gambit, Jean Grey, Sabretooth,and Wolverine. Jean will be in her yellow/blue outfit made famous during Jim Lee's run on the X-Men and as seen on the animated series. Sabretooth will sport his original spiffy orange and yellow suit. Wolvie will don his brown and tan uniform. And Gambit will be...well, Gambit! These will be sold individually at Toys R Us, Target and through Diamond Previews. Expect to see them near the end of '99!
Stop back at RTM news for pictures of this quartet.
[MJF 7/30/1999]
| Marmit Takes Aim With Star Wars Figure Kits |
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Check with import toy and model dealers for availability.
[KG 7/29/99]
| Crimson Figures To Put The Bite on Fans! |
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It's been awhile since Raving Toy Maniac first reported that Crimson creator, Humberto Ramos, had signed a deal to bring the characters from his Cliffhanger! comic series Crimson to "life" as action figures.
We're happy to bring you the first pictures, courtesy of Palisades Marketing, of the Crimson action figures. A release date wasn't available yet, but we wanted to show you these pictures of these four terrific figures which faithfully capture the style of Humberto Ramos.
Raving Toy Maniac will be speaking with the fine folks of Palisades Marketing at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con International next month, and we'll get all the details of the Crimson line, as well as other upcoming Palisades projects such MechWarrior and Mortal Kombat.
[JC 7/29/99]
| Yo! ReSaurus Raps With Parappa! |
ReSaurus has announced that they've signed a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment to be the exclusive U.S. importer for toys based on Sony's trendsetting Parappa the Rapper and Um Lammy Jammer videogames. Under the terms of the recently signed agreement ReSaurus also has the exclusive rights to create and distribute new product based on the games.
Toys for all of the characters have been available in Japan for awhile now, but up until now the only way for American fans to get them is through expensive overseas dealers. ReSaurus is stepping in to help meet the demand for Parappa merchandise. In addition to importing the already existing products, ReSaurus will also be producing their own Parappa and Um Lammy Jammer toys in the future.
Look for the Parappa and Sunny Flower Dancing Figures (MSRP$4.99); Parappa, Sunny Flower and Um Jammer Lammy 10" Collectible Dolls (MSRP$9.99); and a larger Um Jammer Lammy Collectible Doll with electronic guitar (price to be determined). Product will be on mass market shelves in October.
[JC 7/26/99]
| New JLA/Young Justice Figures! |
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Here's a look at some of the upcoming JLA releases by Hasbro that will be available only through KB Toys and Previews. Two box box sets will be offered through the Previews catalog (the first appearing in the August issue in stores next week). The Joker and Lex Luthor, as well as the latest hard light hologram versions of Martian Manhunter and Aquaman are only available via the boxed sets. Superboy, Impulse and Zauriel will also be available carded individually this fall in KB Toys. |
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[JC 7/23/99]
| First Eternal Toys Release Is Out For Blood! |
A few months back Raving Toy Maniac told you that Chaos! Comics had formed it's own toy company and had big plans to produce toys based on the horrific, yet popular, stable of Chaos! Comics characters.
Well, those big plans have yielded a big toy! Eternal Toys is soliciting their 12" Chastity action figure in the August issue of Previews (resolicited from the July issue).
Chastity features 14 points of articulation and a detailed cloth costume (not that there's much of a costume!), and comes equipped with an entire personal arsenal including swords, daggers and throwing knives!
Each Chastity action figure comes packaged in a collector-friendly re-sealable box with removable plastic tray packaging!
Look for more information on upcoming Eternal Toys releases soon!
[JC 7/23/99]
| Marvel History - Modern Age Revealed! |
Last Friday Raving Toy Maniac revealed the Black Bolt figure from the upcoming Previews Exclusive Marvel History - Modern Age toyline, and now we're happy to show you the rest of the Modern Age assorment. Wolverine(based on the classic Chris Claremont/Frank Miller mini-series), Captain Britain, Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu and Black Bolt (showcasing the look he sported in the recent 12 issue Inhumans mini-series) will be solicited in the August issue of Previews, which will be available in comic shops next Wednesday.
The figures shown here are all prototypes and there are several changes being made to each figure, such as Wolverine getting his adamantium claws, and Shang Chi getting red pants instead of the blue ones shown here. Although Captain Britain uses the familiar "Archangel" body you can be assured there will be no holes in the back of the figure!
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[JC 7/23/99]
| Bowen Ventures into Articulation |
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Randy Bowen, reknown sculptor of Marvel comics character mini-busts (Storm, Thor, and Cyclops to name a few), and other comic, fantasy and sci-fi statues (Marv from SinCity, Kongzilla, Rocketeer, H.P. Lovecraft - the list goes on and on!) brings to you Bionica! Click HERE for tons of sneak-peak pictures of Bionica courtesy of Mr. Bowen! Also coming soon from Bowen is his second Iron Man 5 1/2" mini-bust, this time with a more classic 60's look, and Magento, master of magnetism! Check out the Bowen Designs webpage for everything Bowen! |
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[MJF 7/22/99]
| DC Heroes Are On The Way! |
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Possibly one of the most anticipated toylines of 1999 is finally coming to store shelves everywhere this September! DC Superheroes is the latest release from the Hasbro Signature Series which has previously showcased such properties as Alien Resurrection and Planet of the Apes. Now, the spotlight shines on the heroes and villains of the DC Universe in 2 separate assortments - 7 inch action figures (shown here) and 9 inch collectors figures with cloth costumes. While the 9 inch line will initially focus on the Silver Age with characters Green Arrow, Aquaman and Green Lantern, the 7 inch line explores the present and recent history of DC Comics.
Featured in the initial release are Superman, Batman, Superman Blue, Knightfall Batman, The Joker, and (making his first action figure appearance since Super Powers) Captain Marvel!
Each figure sports generous articulation, and comes with a unique base, and cutout backdrop to showcase each character.
There's rumors about that second series are in the works for both lines, but this has not been confirmed by Hasbro. Stay tuned to Raving Toy Maniac for more information as it becomes available!
[JC 7/21/1999]
| RTM Interviews ToyFare |
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In June, RTM's grabbed lunch with the gang at ToyFare magazine! Here what the combined might of Matthew Senreich, Tom Palmer Jr. and Dan DiGiacomo have to say about the state of the toy industry, collecting action figures, and what it's like to work at Wizard Press! Click HERE! |
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[MJF 7/20/1999]
| JAKKS Pacific Update! |
| First Look: Marvel History - Modern Age! |
| ToyFare Celebrates 25th Issue |
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Congratulations to ToyFare on their official 25th anniversary issue! (RTM reported earlier that issue #23 was technically their 25th publication.) In this issue, you'll find a "How-To" article on making a prank rare Darth Maul figure, a retrospective on Spidey action figures, the inside stories behind ToyFare's cover pictures, a look inside ToyFare's photo pit, Twisted Mego Theater visits Hollywood Squares, plus the latest news, Market Watch, Homemade Heroes, the Price Guide, and a contest to win a $2500 gift certificate to Toys R Us! This month's exclusive figure: Bronze Age Battle Armor Lady Death, from Moore Action Collectibles. And how can we not mention ToyFare
chose RTM in their list of top toy
Internet toy websites for "Superheroes",
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and Kevin Lentz's 3
3/4"-Inch Archive! Thanks ToyFare! |
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[MJF 7/16/1999]
| Dr.Evil Gets A Face Lift! |
| Amazon.com Opens Online Toy Store |
| Hasbro Engages In Gorilla Warfare! |
Hasbro Signature Series latest release, 7" action figures based on the cult-classic 20th Century Fox film Planet of the Apes, is hitting stores now.
The assortment features five fully articulated figures, each coming with it's own accessories and display stand.
Cornelius, the young chimpanzee archaeologist whose discovery of human relics provides terrifying information about the evolution of apes. Cornelius comes with paper airplane, sacred scroll and display stand.
Dr. Zaius, the orangutan elder and chief-of-state, comes with walking stick, sacred scroll, and display stand.
Gorilla Soldier is a fierce hunter out for blood - of humans! The Gorilla Soldier comes complete with club, capture net and display stand.
Commander George Taylor, a space traveler from 20th Century Earth, stunned Ape City with the power of speech, a trait unheard of in ape society. The Taylor action figure is equipped with backpack, gun and display stand.
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[ES 7/12/99]
| Cartoon Network Toys Coming in 2000! |
Trendmasters announced this week that it has aquired the master toy license to several Cartoon Network properties including The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory and Cow and Chicken. Trendmasters has also secured the rights to produce toys based on other classic Cartoon Network characters such as Yogi Bear and Snagglepuss.
Under the terms of the mult-year agreement, Trendmasters has the right to produce toy-related merchandise including toy figurines, playsets, detailed plush items, gift-boxed collectible items, as well as toy fashion items, key rings and electronic items such as the popular C-Watches.
The first Cartoon Network product is expected on store shelves in Spring 2000
[JC 7/8/99]
| The Return of the Return of Captain Action! |
This months Previews showcases the return of Captain Action and Dr. Evil (no, not the bald guy from Austin Powers!). The Captain and the not-so-good Doctor are currently offered as Previews Exclusives and come in vintage-styled boxes. Both figures feature enhanced face paint detail. Captain Action will have the same paint-op as the Flash Gordon figure, and Dr. Evil will have more sinister eyes and his mouth will be a bit creepier. No more "deer in the headlights" look for the Doctor anymore!
In a move that is sure to please fans, the costumes for The Phantom and Kabai Singh are being offered carded. No more having to buy another figure just to get a new costume! These also will feature vintage-style packaging.
Check with your local comic store, and the July issue of Previews for information on ordering the latest Captain Action products! You can also find our more about Captain Action at Playing Mantis' website.
[JMc 7/2/99]
| Celebrities Get Big Heads! |
Equity Marketing is expanding it's line of Headliners collectibles with Austin Powers and Dr. Evil. The Austin Powers general release Headliner features his red suit, and is limited to 40,000 pieces. Dr. Evil, on a brick colored base, is limited to 20,000 pieces. There are variants exclusive to Spencer's Gifts featuring a blue-suited Austin (limited to 10,000) and Dr. Evil (limited to 5,000).
Other Movie Headliners, Music Headliners and Greatest Headliners of the 20th Century will include KISS, Freddy Krueger, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Vince Lombardi, Babe Ruth, Jason Vorhees (from the Friday the 13th movie series), Leatherface (from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Jim Morrison, Ozzie Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Rocky Horror Picture Show and more.
[JC 7/1/99]
| SWAT Team Raids Toy Stores! |
Twenty-First Century Toys new SWAT 12" figures are now showing up at toy stores. The SWAT Team Leader and SWAT Subduded Urban Camo figure feature new head sculpts, and are starting to show up now at Kay-Bee. These will also be available at most stores carrying 21st Century items. It is reported the Blue SWAT team leader will be a Toys R Us exclusive for a time, and then be made available elsewhere. More on this as we find out.
[JMc 7/1/99]
| Diamond Previews Annouces Marvel Exclusives List |
The list is out! The exclusive ToyBiz Marvel figures coming soon from Diamond Previews direct to your comic shop are as follows:
Modern Age: Jae Lee Black Bolt, Captain Britain, Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, and Wolverine in brown & tan costume. Tenative release date: Mid November
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First Appearances: You voted for
them here at RTM! It's the Women of MC2. The
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"Yes!"
American Dream, Spider-Girl, Stinger, and Wild Thing. Tentative
release date: December.
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Silver Age: Captain America with triangular shied, Gray Hulk, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man (Amazing Fantasty #15): Mid-December.
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The Famous Covers figure is: Spider-Girl ! The Greatest Moments 2-Packs include Bullseye vs. Elektra and Dark Phoenix vs. Cyclops The Famous Covers and Greatest Moments are available to order now through the July Previews. They should be arriving September - October. Check your local comic shop to order, or call 888-COMIC-BOOK (888-266-4226) for the Comic Shop Locator Service to find a store near you. |
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[MJF 7/1/1999]
| Take Off, Hoser! Bob and Doug Action Figures, eh? |
Proving that it is now possible for action figures to be made of just about anyone, McFarlane Toys has announced that they will be releasing figures of The McKenzie Brothers next year. Bob and Doug McKenzie were portrayed by Dave Thomas (no, not the Wendy's founder!) and Rick Moranis on SCTV, as well as in the 1983 feature film, Strange Brew. They also ran in several commercials for their most beloved product, beer.
Thomas and Moranis are re-teaming for a sequel to Strange Brew entitled Home Brew, which is scheduled to begin shooting on July 19, 1999 for a Spring 2000 release.
McFarlane Toys also announced that they are producing a series of figures based on The Hanson Brothers. Now, pick yourself off the floor. This isn't the teeny-bopper musical group Hanson, but rather Dave Hanson, Steve Carlson, and Jeff Carlson, hockey icons from the 1977 film Slap Shot. Each figure will come with a section of hockey rink, and the three pieces will fit together to form a large hockey diorama.
[JC 7/1/99]
Looking for the ultimate Star Wars figure? It might just be the new kit made
by Marmit, a company in Japan that makes models and figures. They've released
this incredible 12" Stormtrooper figure (that's actually a picture of the figure,
not a costume from the movie!). The catch? It's a kit you have to build yourself, and at $85 to
$100, it's pricey, but it's possibly the most accurate and detailed Stormtrooper depiction to date.
When assembled, the figure is more of a "pose and display" piece than something to be played
with, but it is fully articulated, so let that temper your buying decisions.
Marmit will also be releasing 12" TIE Fighter Pilot and Sandtrooper
figure kits (pictured below), possibly as early as August. And they've also announced their
next kit will be none other than the most feared bounty hunter ever - Boba
Fett!
We've already told you about the Marvel History action figure line being done by Toy Biz, and offered exclusively to the direct market via Previews. We thought you'd like a look at the upcoming Black Bolt figure that is being released later this year as part of the Previews Exclusive Marvel History action figure line. Black Bolt, leader of the Inhumans, is part of the Modern Age assortment from the Marvel History line. Other characters in the assortment include Captain Britain, Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, and Wolverine (as he appeared in his original 4-issue mini-series drawn by comics legend Frank Miller over a decade ago). You'll be able to see the rest of the figures soon at the Diamond Comic Distributors 
As reported previously, Captain Action and Dr. Evil will soon have enhanced face paint detail. Captain Action's face paint will be the same as the figure packaged as Flash Gordon, but what will the Doctor look like?
