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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!

Coming Soon – Charity Auction for DC Universe Classics Hal Jordan 2-Up

One official, fully painted DC Universe Classics Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) 2-up prototype figure will be being auctioned off for charity very soon!!
This is your chance to own a one-of-a-king piece of DCUC memorabilia!
No DC Universe Classics 2-up pro…

This is very cool – Mattel often has Four Horsemen 2-ups for DC Universe Classics on hand at shows like San Diego Comic-Con and Toy Fair to introduce new waves of figures. If you haven’t had a chance to see any of these in person, they’re really gorgeous, as they feature the awesome 4H sculpts and are painted by hand.

Found these pictures of the Hal Jordan 2-up on the DC Universe Classics Archive.

GREEN LANTERN 2-UP TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY!!

One official, fully painted DC Universe Classics Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) 2-up prototype figure will be being auctioned off for charity very soon!!

This is your chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece of DCUC memorabilia!

No DC Universe Classics 2-up prototype has EVER been officially released to the public, so that makes this one very special event.

This is the only item EVER to be autographed by the Mattel DCUC design team AND all of Four Horsemen Toy Design Studios!

Be sure to keep checking back here for more details on this monumental event!

-FOUR HORSEMEN-

Masters of the Universe Classics Shadow Beast Production Sample Pics and Schedule

How many of you are looking to army build the Shadow Beast? I’m somewhat tempted, but I really am out of display space already!

The move to February will ease the burden on my overtaxed wallet.

Shadow Beast is coming in February 2011

Just got in package samples of Shadow Beast so here are pics for you to check out!

Also, we’ve heard all the feedback from fans that the Jan. 2011 sale is looking a little heavy now that the Palace Guards were pushed off a bit. So we’re going to move the Shadow Beast to Feb. 2011 instead. Remember, the Guards are actually a 2010 product (even though released in Jan. 2011) so they are not part of the 2011 subscription the way Shadow Beast is!

Enjoy!

Matty

via Facebook | Shadow Beast is coming in February 2011.

New York Comic Con Exclusive Outer Space Men Sets Now Shipping

The Four Horsemen are shipping out the extremely limited sets of Beta Phase Outer Space Men – they only had 30 sets available. If you are still looking to get your hands on these, they’ve also included links to where you can pick them up online at Toy Tokyo and Action Figure Xpress. This will probably be the last opportunity you’ve got to pick these up.

NYCC EXCLUSIVE OSM SHIP TODAY!

For those 30 of you who were fortunate enough to be able to pre-order the 2010 New York Comic Con exclusive Beta Phase Outer Space Men sets, you’ll be glad to know that the wait is over, and they’re shipping out TODAY!

But, even if you weren’t fortunate enough to get in on the exclusive pre-order through Store Horsemen, our partners who sold them at New York Comic Con still have some available if you act quickly!

Toy Tokyo has their sets of Metamorpho and Xodiac available here: TOY TOKYO OSM

Action Figure Xpress has VERY limited amounts of full sets of all four Beta Phase Outer Space Men sets available here: AFX OSM

Get yours while you still can!

-FH-

Universal Licensing Deals – Mattel Gets Back to the Future and NECA Says Hello to My Little Friend

There was lots of buzz today about Mattel acquiring the rights to Back to the Future that originated, of all places, on the Shocker Toys Facebook page. Some intrepid Google searching confirmed that the deal was one among many new licensing deals for Universal. Speculation is already starting about whether this will be a MattyCollector.com line and if the Four Horsemen will be their design partner, as it is with Mattel’s other classic movie license for Ghostbusters.

Nestled within the licensing announcements was the news that National Entertainment Collectibles (aka NECA) has picked up Scarface. As much as I dig Al Pacino, I hope that we get some of the other characters in the movie. Has there been an action figure with Michelle Pfeiffer’s likeness yet?

A number of merchandise deals have been secured by Universal Partnerships & Licensing for properties including Curious George, Fast & Furious and Despicable Me.

The latest partners include:

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Mattel for Back to the Future action figures, accessories and toy vehicles (worldwide)

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National Entertainment Collectibles for Scarface action figures and accessories (worldwide)

via Universal Reels In More Than a Dozen Deals – License.

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