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Mattel Online Store – Masters of the Universe® Classics Faker®

Masters of the Universe Classics Faker goes on sale today.  Don’t miss out – Stratos sold out in 4 days!

Masters of the Universe Classics Faker
Masters of the Universe Classics Faker

Skeletor’s evil robot imposter of He-Man® is back as a highly detailed, fully articulated action figure in the new Masters of the Universe® Classics series. Faker® comes complete with removable armor, orange Power Sword replica and orange half Power Sword replica. A must have for any MOTU fan! Available first at NYCC and then later in the Spring only on MattyCollector.com.

via Mattel Online Store – Masters of the Universe® Classics Faker®.

Evil Takes Residence Again!

Announcing all new figures based on Resident Evil 5!

In honor of the Friday the 13th release of Capcom’s latest installment in the world’s greatest video game horror franchise, Resident Evil 5, NECA has unveiled all new figures based on the game!

Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA) and game protagonist Chris Redfield features 25 points of articulation and comes with a shotgun, and a pistol and knife that fit into a functional holder and sheath!

Sheva Alomar, who aids Redfield in the zombie slaughterfest, has 20 points of articulation, a sniper rifle, and a pistol and knife that fit into a functional holder and sheath!

And because the series wouldn’t be complete without him, the massive Executioner boasts a HUGE guillotine-bladed axe and 13 points of articulation! Plus he’s scary as hell and covered in blood!

 

via www.necaonline.com || National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc..

Announcing Gears of War 2 Series 3

Gearing up once again

A brand new series based on the #1 selling Gears of War 2 video game. This series includes a new version of Marcus Fenix featuring a new head sculpt, additional elbow articulation, snub pistol, an improved Lancer and the ability to peg an extra weapon to the figure’s back.

The COG Soldier sports a brand new helmet, additional elbow articulation, Longshot and Lancer weapons and the ability to peg an extra weapon to the figure’s back.

The Theron Palace Guard is a new figure that protects the Queen’s palace. He is incredibly detailed and comes with the deadly Torquebow weapon. Two new versions of the Locust Drones round out the set including the Locust Cyclops with articulated mask and the Locust Grappler. Both Locusts come with all new weapons including the Gorgon pistol, the Hammerburst 2.0, and a Grenade. The Locusts also now have the ability to peg an extra weapon to the figure’s back.

Figures are 7” scale and highly detailed with game-accurate weapons and accessories.

*Also be on the lookout for a special CHASE version of Marcus, with a Gold Lancer!

via www.necaonline.com || National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc..

TheFwoosh.com – Marvel Universe Giveaway

TheFwoosh.com is holding a contest for 3 Marvel Universe prize packs.

Thanks to our friends on the Hasbro Marvel team, the staff at TheFwoosh.com is proud to present our members with a chance to win one of three Marvel Universe prize packs from Hasbro’s newly-launched Marvel Universe line.

  • WHO: Marvel Universe Giveaway is open to members of TheFwoosh.com at least 18 years of age as of March 1, 2009.
  • WHAT: To enter, simply vote in the Marvel Top Five poll!
  • WHEN: Deadline for submitting your vote is March 5, 2009 at 11:59PM PT.
  • WHY: Hasbro has provided three prize packs of Marvel products, as described below.

Prizes:

Marvel Universe Starter Pack

  • Wave 1 – Spider-Man
  • Wave 1 – Silver Surfer
  • Wave 1 – Wolverine
  • Wave 1 – Bullseye
  • Wave 2 – Iron Fist (reference sample)

Marvel Universe Spider-Man Pack

  • Wave 1 – Spider-Man
  • Wave 2 – Green Goblin

Marvel Universe Iron Man Pack

  • Wave 1 – Iron Man
  • Wave 1 – Iron Man Stealth Ops

via TheFwoosh.com.

TheFwoosh.com – Top Ten Character Polls

A couple of times each year, TheFwoosh.com holds a series of fan polls for the most wanted characters across several toy lines.

Well Fwoosh Fans, February always brings exciting times to action figure fans and this past month’s big events, New York Comic Con and Toy Fair did not dissappoint- there was a bevy of new announcements and new figures shown off for our wallets sigh. You know what that means on the Fwoosh. After we’ve seen all the plasticy goodness revealed this past month…

… it means it’s once again time for TOP TEN MADNESS!

Like last year, we’ll host simultaneous votes for your favorite Fwoosh flavors with some new categories making their debut this time:

Also keep in mind, to Vote you must have been born in the Fwoosh, or pass the Fwoosh Citizenship test (that means you have to be a registered member). This past year taught us how important your voice can be so do your part as a Fwoosh citizen and get out there and vote!

via TheFwoosh.com.

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