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DC Universe Classics Wave 12

DC+Universe+Wave+12+-+Iron_+Mary+Batson_+Darkseid_+the+Spectre_+Eclipso_+and+Copperhead+_1024x767_ — DC Universe Wave 12 - Iron, Mary Batson, Darkseid, the Spectre, Eclipso, and Copperhead

Fwoosher disturbedwarrior was kind enough to shoot some pictures of his set of DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – the Darkseid Collect and Connect wave – at least until the batteries on his camera gave out. For those of you wondering if these have already hit retail, they have not. Mattel shipped some characters in solid cases to online retailers – Big Bad Toy Store still has Desaad and the two variants of Mary Batson available, but sold out of Copperhead. Entertainment Earth got the same figures and still has Copperhead available.

Here’s disturbedwarrior’s thoughts on the Darkseid Collect and Connect:

Darkseid was a B***h to put together because of the plastic ring around the peg of the torso where you collect the lower body. I had to boil the two pieces to get them to connect.

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Mattel WWE On Sale at Toys R Us

To promote the launch of the new line, Toys R Us is offering a $10 off savings on any Mattel WWE purchases of $40 or over. That sale also is offered online, and most items are in stock, including the Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix 2-pack – I’ve seen a few people mention they’ve not been able to find this short-packed set in stores.

Mattel WWE Sale at Toys R Us

Save $10 on any Mattel WWE purchase of $40 or more at Toys”R”Us. Sale includes WWE action figures, championship title belts, the WWE Raw Superstar Ring, the WWE Breakdown Brawl Ring, and more. Be sure to check out the product reviews before purchasing; many of the WWE toys received 4 stars or more from Toys”R”Us customers!

Also, check out Drunken Fist’s WWE review of the 2-pack.

NECA Announces 12-Inch Terminator 2 Final Battle T-800

I’ve often been tempted by the 12-inch Pescadero Escape T-800 from T2 that I’ve seen on the shelves at Toys R Us, but have yet to pull the triger on it. Now that Hot Toys has announced a new MMS version of the T-800, I may be saving up for that. The NECA 12-inchers are a very nice, cheaper alternative, and this final battle version could also be an interesting source of fodder for those interested in customizing the upcoming Hot Toys piece.

Sometimes He Comes Back

The T-800 takes licking, keeps half his face

He knows now why you cry, and that’s probably because the T-1000 has delivered such an unholy beating his way. But as we all know, the T-800 just can’t be stopped.

As the world sits in awe of yet another James Cameron classic, NECA pays homage to the greatest and most groundbreaking of them all: Terminator 2: Judgment Day with this incredibly lifelike 12″ figure of the T-800 as he appeared in the last moments of the final battle of the film.

Before reality got all topsy-turvy and Arnold Schwarzenegger became a respected politician on the national stage, he was the T-800, and NECA’s new Final Battle 12″ figure captures his likeness better than ever on a 1/6 scale! Each figure features a light up cybernetic right eye and comes complete with a grenade launcher for all your “Hasta la vista, baby” needs!

The Final Battle T-800 is open for preorders now, hits stores February 2010 and will be available at our Amazon storefront.

Keep it tuned to necaonline.com for more info on T2 and other lines from your favorite games and movies.

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McFarlane Major League Baseball Playmakers Preview

McFarlane has provided a first look at its new 4-inch super-articulated line of figures for Major League Baseball, Playmakers. It looks like there will be different body types (I see subtle differences in the knees and pant legs), so Ramirez will look bigger than Jeter, for example. The articulation looks pretty good to me too, with the biggest limitations in the hips and ankles.

Still no indication of whether figures will include interchangeable heads and hands to switch between fielding and batting or what the suggested retail price will be.

FIRST LOOK AT MLB PLAYMAKERS ACTION FIGURES

Brand New Action Figure Line and Format Coming to Stores this March

McFarlane Toys is excited to reveal a first look at the highly anticipated addition to our sports action figure lines — MLB Playmakers. As announced last November, Playmakers is a completely new type of McFarlane Toys product based on our existing sports licenses. These new action figures include the high level of detail McFarlane Toys is known for in a newly developed 4-inch scale figure. The addition of tremendous articulation, more than 20 moving parts, allows for complete playability and enables consumers to recreate countless sports action poses. All figures come in either a batter or fielder pose, except for pitchers.

While we aren’t ready to show you the entire line, you can take a “seventh inning stretch” from what you are doing and check out this sampling from Series 1 and see the playability and detail this great new line has to offer.

MLB PLAYMAKERS SERIES 1

DEREK JETER (fielding) — New York Yankees

ALBERT PUJOLS (batting) — St. Louis Cardinals

MANNY RAMIREZ (batting) — Los Angeles Dodgers

Other players in Series 1 include:

David Ortiz

Ryan Howard

Alex Rodriguez

Dustin Pedroia

David Wright

Josh Beckett

Chipper Jones

Ichiro Suzuki

Tim Lincecum

Playmakers are scheduled to release to retailers nationwide this March. To find a retailer near you, please check our Where to Buy section.

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AFP Ask Matty Round-Up for 1/15/10

We’re back with the first round of Mattel Q&A for 2010. Thanks to Toy Guru and Manic Mike!

1. We asked about the purple-suited Catwoman from the Gotham City 5 a few months back, and you indicated that while Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe figures were possible, there were other video games you might look at first. Now that a sequel to Arkham Asylum has been announced, how do you think Arkham Asylum figures would fit into the Mattel DC line up? How do you think the Arkham Asylum character designs would translate into toys?

[Custom Arkham Asylum Batman by Doubledealer]

There’s no doubt the Arkham Asylum figures are incredible, but they are all 100% unique sculpts so there would be some slight issues getting them to toys. That does not mean it’s not out of the question, it’s just too early right now for us to comment on 2011 toys!

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