Ron, Author at ActionFigurePics.com

Watch Mattel’s Video Preview of the SDCC Exclusive Batusi Batman

MattyCollector’s Toy Guru has posted a video preview of the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Batusi Batman from the Classic TV Series. Once again they’ve got some pretty clever packaging that allows for Bats to dance with his fellow party-goers. An electronic sound chip plays the Batusi theme.

The action feature comes with some drawbacks, though – one is a relatively small lever in Batman’s back, but the big one is that it appears that his arms could be locked in the Batusi pose. I’m still on the fence for the series, but this probably means I’ll go for one of the Batmen available for pre-order on Amazon.

Continue reading “Watch Mattel’s Video Preview of the SDCC Exclusive Batusi Batman”

Hot Toys Reveals Man of Steel Jor-El

Hot Toys had previously posted teasers for their Man of Steel figures, and have already revealed (naturally) the Hot Toys Man of Steel Superman figure. Over the weekend, they finally revealed Jor-El – and I think the likeness to Russell Crowe is pretty good. Still no word on Zod yet, though I imagine he is inevitable.

I’ve been doing a little bit of travel (yeah, I know, I should be resting up for Comic-Con) so I haven’t even seen Man of Steel yet. Those of you who have, what do you think? Should I see it on the big screen?

With the holiday weekend, I haven’t yet seen pre-orders, but I’d check for the Hot Toys Jor-El at Sideshow Collectibles and BigBadToyStore.

Continue reading “Hot Toys Reveals Man of Steel Jor-El”

Watch Princess Adora’s New Internet Song – Stop Motion Video with Song from Avenue Q

Rafi Sen sent video this to us on Facebook and I thought it was a perfect way to continue our holiday weekend. Check it out as Masters of the Universe Grizzlor and friends as they educate Adora on the Power of ~~Grayskull~~ the Internet. (Hint: it’s porn.)

The song is from a very funny Broadway musical called Avenue Q that features puppets, in the vein of Sesame Street, but the situations they deal with are a little more adult. I saw it a few years ago and really enjoyed it – this is all still kid-friendly, though some parental guidance may be suggested.

Continue reading “Watch Princess Adora’s New Internet Song – Stop Motion Video with Song from Avenue Q”

Buy this Green Lantern Hal Jordan Even If You Hated the Movie

While we’re on the subject of comic book superhero movies, I wanted a whole lot more out of DC’s Green Lantern. The movie was responsible for a lot of this, but I guess I could say the same about the Green Lantern Movie Masters action figure line from Mattel. While I haven’t collected that line, I will probably pick up the GL Movie Masters Maskless Hal Jordan from Amazon – Prime prices start under $12 from a number of sellers.

I think it’s a decent representation of the Ryan Reynolds GL from the movie – but on top of that, it’s got some great extras. First, you get Bzzd, the diminutive GL that first appeared in a Justice League of America comic way back when and then featured prominently with the GL Corps during the Sinestro Corps War just a couple years ago. Bzzd will fit in great with your DC Universe Classics Green Lantern Corps if you don’t have a movie GL Corps. And then you get the Power Ring from the movie, which at size 11 will fit most adult hands.

If I could rewrite movie history, I’d switch out Green Lantern with Deadpool for Ryan Reynolds’ filmography – maybe some enterprising customizer can take this figure and make a Deadpool out of it.

Hot Toys Reveals First of 2013 Exclusives – Captain America Movie Star Spangled Man

Hot Toys spent their Fourth of July revealing the first of their 2013 exclusives – the “Star Spangled Man with a Plan” from Captain America: the First Avenger. It’s got a great first appearance feel to it, even if you weren’t a fan of the movie. I loved it though, even if the USO segment that featured this costume was a little long.

I’m sure Sideshow Collectibles will get an allotment of these figures, like they did with the Hot Toys Rescue Captain America exclusive from last year.

The First of Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive Item

It’s summer time again where some of the biggest toy fairs will be hosted. To celebrate the start of this bustling season, Hot Toys is thrilled to share with you a first glance at one of the Toy Fairs Exclusive items this year – the Star Spangled Man Version of Captain America Collectible Figurine.

Please stay tuned for the pre-order information of the “Star Spangled Man with a plan” as well as the reveal of more Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items.

via The First of Hot Toys 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive Item.