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By Ron, on March 11th, 2010 
I was chatting with some of the guys about taking pictures of action figures – a hobby near and dear to my heart, in case you hadn’t noticed. We got onto the subject of backgrounds. I’ve used plain dark backgrounds for dramatic lighting and plain light backgrounds to highlight the figures. And there’s guys like Sandman, who build elaborate sets for his photo shoots – see Sandman’s recent pictorial reviews for some mind-blowing shots.
There’s another type of background – the photo backdrop. A simple photo backdrop can provide the effect of a three-dimensional environment without having to build one. That’s the subject of this how-to article.
There’s more… click to continue reading How To Create Your Own Photo Backdrop
By Ron, on March 4th, 2010 Is it me, or is Sam Worthington becoming synonymous with big budget CGI action flicks? The 2-up of the Perseus figure looked awesome at NECA’s showroom at Toy Fair.
The Gods Must Be Crazy
New Clash of the Titans figures and props available this month!
The new Warner Bros. remake of Clash of the Titans isn’t out for another month, but NECA’s got you prepped ahead of time with all-new figures and props from the movie!
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Perseus
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Figurines of the Gods
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Baton from the Gods
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Draco’s Throwing Knife
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Perseus’ Sword
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Perseus’ Sword from the Gods
Whether he likes it or not, Perseus is headed to the underworld to fight Hades, and, sure, he’s bringing some friends along for the ride, but we all know who the pressure’s on. After all, being a son of Zeus comes with some expectations, right? Well, when it comes to saving Earth from being overrun by demons and other terrible types, at least we know we’re in good hands.
NECA’s first line of Clash of the Titans action figures features two versions of Perseus, as he’s portrayed in the film by actor Sam Worthington (Avatar, Terminator: Salvation); one clean and one who’s kicked up some dirt from all that fighting. Both figures stand 7″ tall and come with a sword, shield and battle-hardened attitude.
Next up are the resin statues of the gods. Available in a set of six, the statues capture the movie likenesses perfectly and are 7″ tall. These will be in stores later this month and make for an extremely unique collector’s item for fans of the film or of Greek mythology in general.
Last but not at all least are the massive prop replicas from the film. Real metal weapons that look as true-to-life as you’re going to get. Perseus’ sword is 27″ long and gorgeously crafted. His sword from the gods is even bigger, measuring 34″ long and featuring a unique handle and detail that Clash of the Titans fans will go nuts for. There’s also the highly detailed 9 1/2″ throwing knife used by Draco in the film and the 10 1/2″ baton of the gods (for those in a less stabby mood), which excellently match the movie’s intricate designs.
NECA’s Clash of the Titans merchandise will be available this month in stores and at our Amazon storefront .
via www.necaonline.com || National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc..
By Ron, on March 1st, 2010
By Ron, on February 16th, 2010 
While I didn’t speak to anyone at the NECA booth (everyone looked very busy), I did take some pictures of their action figures in HeroClix, Player Select video games, and movie license categories, excluding Harry Potter and Twilight. Sorry, fans of those two franchises – I couldn’t bring myself to do it. 
There’s more… click to continue reading Toy Fair 2010 – NECA HeroClix, Player Select, and Movie Figures Pics
By Ron, on February 12th, 2010 This is a very cool announcement. A very long time ago, my wife’s father had a set of Watchmen comic miniature lead figures that he painted. He also had a set of customs in that scale for the other characters that weren’t included in the set. I can’t wait to see who is included in this set of 25 Heroclix!
WIZKIDS/NECA ANNOUNCES WATCHMEN HEROCLIX
WizKids/NECA, the leader in collectible miniature gaming today announced the Watchmen HeroClix Collector’s Boxed Set and Dr. Manhattan Colossal Figure for the HeroClix game, through a license agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Comics. Watchmen HeroClix brings the characters of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Watchmen film to gamers’ tabletops summer 2010.
The Watchmen Collector’s Boxed Set includes 25 highly detailed, 3D miniatures including Dr. Manhattan, Rorschach, Nite Owl and Silk Spectre. The Collector’s Boxed Set, which includes a complete set of Watchmen HeroClix figures, comes in deluxe, display-quality packaging. The Watchmen HeroClix Dr. Manhattan Colossal Figure is built to movie-accurate scale and stands over 14 inches tall. Watchmen HeroClix premieres this summer at San Diego Comic-Con, and will be available at comic and game shops nationwide and on Amazon.com.
“WizKids is very excited to add Watchmen to the HeroClix platform,” said WizKids/NECA president Lax Chandra. “Watchmen is a groundbreaking movie which redefines the way costumed vigilantes are portrayed on the big screen. With 25 unique sculpts in the Collector’s Boxed Set, plus the colossal Dr. Manhattan figure, we’ve got a comprehensive offering that will satisfy both avid gamers and Watchmen movie fans.”
“This continues our long and valued relationship with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Comics, and we look forward to another successful collaboration,” states Joel Weinshanker, president of NECA.
HeroClix pioneered the collectible miniature category and HeroClix has been the leading collectible game in the comic genre due to its innovative game platform and deep collection of characters.
via WIZKIDS/NECA ANNOUNCES WATCHMEN HEROCLIX.
By Ron, on February 9th, 2010 Wonder Woman as a Star Sapphire is the one deputy appointment from Blackest Night that I found tough to swallow. I haven’t read a lot of her books, but my notion of Amazon is that of a warrior woman. Still, it was interesting that her Blackest Night tie-in revealed that her unrequited love interest is… Batman?
Love
The final DC HeroClix Blackest Night preview is the most powerful one of them all!
Wonder Woman
  
Though Wonder Woman has proven herself a hero time and again in battle, the message she always seeks to spread in the mortal world is one of peace, equality, and love. During the Blackest Night, Wonder Woman’s earlier death and resurrection by the Greek gods opened her to the influence of Nekron and the Black Lanterns – but her immense love for the planet Earth and all its people allowed her to be saved by accepting a violet power ring and joining the Star Sapphires.
The DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more–reserve your copy at your local retailer!
via Love.
By Ron, on February 8th, 2010 The Blackest Night Starter Kit reveals return, with the Atom in his Blue Lantern deputy tribal outfit. This is probably my least favorite of the deputy costumes, but the translucent effects look pretty spectacular.
Compassion
The search for Ray Palmer is over. He’s in the DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game!
The Atom
 
A stalwart member of the Justice League, Ray Palmer’s life was torn apart when he discovered that his love Jean Loring was a murderer. Even after taking a pilgrimage into the multiverse in search of a new purpose, the Atom found he still felt empathy for Loring and all those who had brought evil upon the innocent. In the rise of the Blackest Night, the Atom’s rare compassion allowed him to join the Indigo Tribe and wield the power of their light.
The DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more – reserve your copy at your local retailer!
via Compassion.
By Sandman21xxi, on February 8th, 2010 
With the upcoming release of BioShock 2 this Tuesday, February 9th, let’s have a look at NECA’s BioShock 2: Big Sister and Little Sister 2-pack. Now I have to admit I never played the first game (I plan to though!), so I have no idea what BioShock’s story is, but when I saw these at my local Toys R’ Us, I couldn’t resist and I decided to pick this set up. The character designs just look too awesome to ignore! I was also curious about the articulation and I was hoping they weren’t going to be statues. I loved what NECA had done with Street Fighter and Ninja Gaiden’s Ryu Hayabusa in regards to articulation, and I was hoping they did the same to these figures.
There’s more… click to continue reading NECA BioShock 2 Big Sister and Little Sister Two-Pack
By Ron, on February 6th, 2010 
The HeroClix team skipped the Blackest Night Starter Kit update today, but they did post a huge update for The Brave and the Bold. These figures, which will be available in April, look to be traditionally sculpted. They really highlight the differences in detail from a digitally sculpted figure, like Blackest Night.
There’s more… click to continue reading DC HeroClix The Brave and The Bold Update
By Ron, on February 4th, 2010 The HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Kit reveals continue with Scarecrow as a deputy of the Sinestro Corps. The detail on the new digital sculpts continues to impress.
Fear
Paging Dr. Crane. Paging Dr. Crane. Please report to the DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game.
SCARECROW
 
Though his fear toxins gave him the ability to instill fear in nearly everyone, long exposure to the chemicals made the Scarecrow himself unable to feel terror–except when he was pursued by Batman. In the wake of the Dark Knight’s death, the Scarecrow was on the brink of despair–until in the Blackest Night the Scarecrow found a new purpose when he was given a yellow power ring and a place in the Sinestro Corps!
The DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more – reserve your copy at your local retailer!
via Fear.
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