Marvel Universe 2011 Wave 1 Carded Pics

At the end of 2009, because Hasbro’s Marvel Universe line had performed so well, we got the first series of 2010 . It’s the same this year – the first series of MU from 2011 is on shelves now – I picked these up between Toys R Us and Target.

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For those of you who are wondering who the cardback artist is for 2011 – Dave Vonner told us that it was none other than Olivier Coipel. It’s too bad the modern version of Thor came out this year – it’d be nice to have a Thor cardback in Marvel Universe by Coipel.

Also, notice the Mutant Detected tag on Captain Marvel’s cardback? That must be a nod to the upcoming Masterworks Sentinel.

Diamond Select Toys Announces Marvel Minimates Series 38

I’ve been cherry-picking Marvel Minimates for a long time – I think they’re awesome, but it’s just another scale and figure type that I don’t have a lot of shelf space for. I’ll definitely be picking up the Iron Fist. I have the Toy Fare exclusive set with Power Man from a few years ago, and this is a great update to the modern costume.

Marvel Minimates Series 38 Revealed!

Marvel Minimates might be small, but they pack a mean punch! The #1 block figure in the world has seen an amazing 36 assortments hit retailers shelves as well as new assortments arriving in Toys-R-Us stores nationwide! Diamond Select is now pleased to reveal its unprecedented 38th series of Marvel Minimates!

This assortment focuses on Marvel’s hit series Shadowland! The first two-pack in this assortment features your “street-level” heroes Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Can they take down Daredevil and the Hand…you decide! Next up in the assortment mixes the old leader of the Hand, Elektra with the new leader Daredevil who seeks to utilize the Hand as a force for justice. The next two-pack features Hand member White Tiger and a Hand army builder! There will also be a variant Classic White Tiger that will also come with a Hand army builder so you can create your own army of ninjas to wreak havoc!

Look for this exciting new assortment in comic stores early next Spring, and keep an eye out for more fantastic new exclusives as the Marvel Minimates line continues to deliver new pint-sized heroes, villains and teams like never before!

via Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles.

Marvel Minimates Series 38 “Shadowland” Reveal

Iron Fist is the must-have Minimate from this series for me.

Marvel Minimates series 38 “Shadowland” 2 packs

After 37 series of Marvel Minimates, you might be wondering what is left. Well as long as Marvel is turning out hit series like the Shadowland crossover, then there will be new material for Minimates! Series 38 celebrates the Shadowland saga featuring Daredevil!

This series includes Spider-Man and Iron Fist, Elektra and the new, darker Daredevil, White Tiger and the exclusive Hand Soldier, as well as the short-packed Classic White Tiger to go with the army-building Hand Soldier.

Each Minimate stands 2.5” tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories.

These 2 packs will be in stores in April 2011. Order them through Previews or your local comics store.

via Art Asylum Blog » Marvel Minimates series 38 “Shadowland” 2 packs.

Marvel Universe 2011 Wave 1 Retailer Pics

Apparently the first wave of Marvel Universe that’s slated for 2011 has started hitting at some Toys R Us locations. (Edit: Looks like I misread some Marvel sightings reports – this wave hasn’t been found at retail yet.)

If you prefer a sure thing like I do, you can pre-order a set, which includes Captain Marvel, Doc Samson, Iron Man, Planet Hulk, Spider-Man 2099, and Spider Woman, at some online retailers, like AFP sponsor Big Bad Toy Store.

>> Marvel Universe 3.75″ 2011 Series 01 – Set of 6 – $59.99

Happy shopping!

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