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Mattel WWE Elite Collection Undertaker, CM Punk, and Rey Mysterio Jr.

After giving us a great look at the Mattel WWE Entrance Greats Triple H, Salem Crow is back with a review of three of the four figures in the Elite Collection Series 1.

I’m psyched in particular for the Elite Undertaker, because I never picked up one of the many from JAKKS, and also because I think he’s going to make for some excellent custom fodder. But let’s get on to Salem Crow’s review.

*bells toll and organ music starts*

I’m back with another review of some of Mattel’s new WWE figures. This time I’m going to cover the Elite Series 1 figures of The Undertaker, CM Punk, and Rey Mysterio Jr.

Mattel WWE Elite Collection Undertaker, CM Punk, and Rey Mysterio, with Entrance Greats Triple H

It seems like Mattel tried to keep a similar theme as far as design goes, with the Jakks Deluxe Aggression box packaging, but added their spin on it. The sides and top of the package come apart easily enough, and fold down so you can free the figures from their prisons.

All of these figures fit in great with the Triple H I reviewed last time, which was a great move on Mattel’s part, that way you can mix and match the Elites with the basic figures. The upside to the Elites though, is the increased articulation. Each figure also comes with a figure stand with a tiny name plate that sticks in front of it.

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The Fwoosh Staff Best of 2009 – TheFwoosh.com

As you may know, I’m part of the crew at TheFwoosh.com, and at this time of the year we like to look at the past year’s best action figures. In the Fwoosh Best Of, we usually get to pick just one figure, but this year, I got two, when Tenbones got hit with a data extraction job involving you taxpayer dollars at work on New Years Eve. Poor guy!

My two picks were the Marvel Legends Iron Man (original review), which I had horse-traded to Tenbones, and the Marvel Mighty Muggs Logan (original review). I’m pretty sure it’s not group think in action, but this year I could have picked almost any of the figures in The Fwoosh Staff Best of 2009.

Marvel Legends Iron Man

If the retail channel hadn’t been bogged down with the older, not quite as good Marvel Legends 2-packs, this may have been my pick for Best of ‘08. This classic Iron Man, sculpted by Gentle Giant, did eventually come out, and it was worth the wait.

The figure surpasses its predecessor from Marvel Legends Series 1 with its improved proportions, updated articulation, candy apple red paint job, and an interchangeable Tony Stark head that lets you pose him unmasked with his helmet held in his hand. It looks and moves like it’s channeling Bob Layton himself. Iron Man, and the rest of the figures in his assortment of 2-packs, makes me wonder how Marvel Legends would be doing if Hasbro had led with this level of quality.

Marvel Mighty Muggs Logan

Yeah, that’s right – Marvel Mighty Muggs Logan. You got a problem with that, bub? And no, this isn’t because I picked last and everyone had already picked the figures I would have picked. Let’s just say that some of the guys were whiny (you know who you are!) and I’m just a nice guy.

Not like Logan here. He’s mean through and through. He’s got the steely glint of a natural born killer in his eyes, and he’ll run you through with his adamantium claws faster than you can say “Jean Grey was a hoooooooer!” His hat is removable, and can be positioned sideways for the “I’m prospecting for gold in the Canadian Rockies” look, tilted down over his eyes for the “I’m napping here, quit buggin me Jubes” look, or just cocked a bit to the side for the “I will decapitate you for mentioning how cute I am” look.

He’s a killer who’s also cuddly and cute – and definitely the best Mighty Mugg that Hasbro has made to date.

via The Fwoosh Staff Best of 2009 | TheFwoosh.com.

Video Review – Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Cat – That New Toy Smell

I’m really looking forward to Battle Cat, and it’s nice to see his articulation in action. But even after the video I am wondering what the articulation is like in Battle Cat’s torso.

Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Cat Review

Pixel Dan takes a look at the first deluxe figure in the MOTU Classics line, He-Man’s fearless friend Battle Cat! Check out the video to see one of the coolest figures released so far!

via Masters of the Universe Classics Battle Cat Review – That New Toy Smell.

Contests: Masters of the Universe Classics He-Ro Custom and Justice League Unlimited “Holiday” Hal Jordan

Two of my fellow action figure sites are hosting contests with some awesome action figure prizes. First up is Kastor’s Korner. Kastor is offering a shot at a Masters of the Universe Classics He-Ro (see the AFP review here), in exchange for your childhood memories of Masters of the Universe. The deadline is tonight! – Kastor, forgive me for missing this in the holiday rush.

Simply tell us about your favorite MOTU character. I know I have some fond memories of Moss Man and the Slime Pit. All entires must be emailed to contest@kastorskorner.com by midnight on December 30th. The winner will be notified by email on January 2nd. Make sure you put “I need a He-Ro” in the subject line and your name, address, and phone number in the email.

via Contest: Who Needs a He-ro? – kastorskorner.com.

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DC Universe Classics Wave 12 Desaad and Mary Batson Available at Big Bad Toy Store

DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – Copperhead

DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – Desaad

DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – Mary Batson (red)

DC Universe Classics Wave 12 – Mary Batson (white)

Big Bad Toy Store received a partial shipment of their DC Universe Classics Wave 12 order. They got Copperhead (now sold out but still available for pre-order for the next shipment), Desaad, and both the red and white variants of Mary Batson (nee Marvel). They’re all $16.99 aside from the white variant of Mary at $19.99.

I love this line, but you ever have the feeling like it’s arriving too fast? I have still to open my set of Wave 11 – thanks Enchanted Toy Chest! If you’re still looking for 11, ETC has sets of six figures for $88.99 and eight figures for $116.99 available. You can build Kilowog with either – the only difference is whether you want the Steppenwolves or not.

Happy hunting!