John Ary here with a quick look at a few action figure lines that are making headlines this week...
Masters of the Universe Classics from Mattel
We have new pics of four upcoming MOTUC figures in package. Sorceress releases in January along with Fearless Photog, Fisto swings into action in February, and The Shadow Weaver figure will only be available to 2012 Club Eternia subscribers later in 2012.
WWE Elite Collection 13 from Mattel
Here's the next deluxe wave of figures featuring Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Rey Mysterio, King Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler and a flashback version of Edge. Personally, I think the paper bag included with Rhodes maybe one of the greatest accessories ever to be packaged with a wrestling figure. These should hit retail in February.
442 Siege Battalion Clone Trooper from Sideshow Collectibles
Another week, another deluxe ⅙ scale clone trooper. This one will feature an articulated armored body with over 30 points of articulation, a detailed fabric bodysuit, a phase II helmet, thirteen interchangable hands, 2 pairs of boots, the BlasTech DC-15A long range blaster rifle, a BlasTech DC-15S blaster carbine, and a figure stand. It’s up for pre-order here for $89.99 with a release date sometime in the second quarter of 2012.
Mass Effect from Big Fish Toys
EA and BioWare will offer 8 Mass Effect action figures to coincide with the 2012 release of Mass Effect 3. Not only will we get DC Direct’s Series 1 figures from last year (Shepard, Tali, Grunt and Thane), but also the previously cancelled second assortment with of Garrus, Miranda, Legion and Mordin. They up for pre-order through BioWare’s online store with an April or May release date. And who do we have to thank for rescuing these figures? Big Fish Toys picked up the license after DC Direct lost it last year.
Erdrick (aka Loto) from Square Enix
A happy 25th birthday to the Dragon Quest video game series. To help celebrate, Square Enix has announced this articulated figure inspired by the first three games. Loto (or Erdrick depending on where you live) stands a little over 7-inches tall and is dressed in his blue armor and a removable helmet. The helmet has a movable visor which can cover his face. He also comes packaged with a sword and shield. He should ship to the states in February. He’s also up for pre-order here.
And finally, check out this insane Predator 2 figure from NECA... Gary Busey would be proud...
That's it this week. For more toy updates and action figure reviews, you can follow me on ArticulationTimes.com, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Keep collecting!
