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ThreeA Toys Launches World of 3A Website with 3AA Exclusive Cornelius Tomorrow King

3A Toys has launched a new website, World of 3A. WO3A (for short) combines information about 3A’s toy lines, publishing, and news on one site. Their previous website had been built by a third party and was likely difficult to maintain, with the last updates coming at the end of 2012. For now, the 3A blog is still being updated but I imagine will be shuttered and replaced by the news section on WO3A.

To commemorate the launch, 3A is offering the “Cornelius” Tomorrow King exclusively to 3AA members on Bambaland, which remains a separate site but linked to from WO3A. Cornelius had previously been teased with a “NYCTFKC” label, leading me to think he would be made available somehow at New York Toy Fair. If that’s the case, it’s interesting to see that 3A remains as fluid and changing as ever.

This isn’t the first time 3A has made changes to its websites. They previously had to reboot the 3A Forum from scratch, losing the old site in the process – interestingly, the forums are hosted at the old domain and not linked to from WO3A – an oversight? They also tried to replace their online shop but reverted to Bambaland. I’m sure more changes are to come, and don’t mind, as long as 3A keeps making great toys.

Four Horsemen Explain Size Issues with Kickstarter Gothitropolis Ravens

The Four Horsemen have provided a couple of updates on the size issue they revealed when they shared pics of rough samples of their Kickstarter-funded Gothitropolis Ravens. Apparently, the cause was some lack of clarity on how the figures are intended to mimic actual bird anatomy. The Horsemen had provided height specifications for the figures based on how real birds stand – with legs bent. The factory produced the first samples with the legs fully extended – so when the legs were bent as intended, the size issue comes into play.

The good news is that the factory has already re-sized the figures. But the flip side is that some clean-up is required on the details on the new ones. The Ravens were originally estimated to be delivered in the March timeframe. There will almost certainly be some delay because of the size issue, but the Horsemen have not yet provided guidance on that. I’m happy to wait for a better quality product – I know they will deliver.

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Hot Toys Reveals Dynamic Figure Stand – for Asian Market Only?

Hot Toys also recently announced a new add-on stand that will be available separately from its figures. So far I’ve only seen unofficial info that the Dynamic Figure Stand will be available at Toy Hunters and Secret Base – Hot Toys’ official retail locations in Hong Kong. The rumored price, again unofficial, puts these stands at 190 HKD, or around $24 and change for us.

I would hope a more bare bones alternative would get made for less, and I’m wondering why we haven’t seen this kind of stand for 6-inch figures. They seem like they’d be more durable than the ones we get with plastic arms and hinges, since they often become loose.

Hot Toys Dynamic Figure Stand

Hot Toys new Dynamic Figure Stand is specially designed for 1/6th scale collectible figures. It features a velvet covered base and includes a double sided patterned paper cover for your choice of scenario. The flexible pillar is especially ideal for showcasing figures in mid-air/flying poses.

via Hot Toys Dynamic Figure Stand.

Hot Toys Reveals Avengers Bruce Banner – Hulk Smash Puny Banner!

While I’ve got Hulk on my mind, I’d be remiss if I didn’t highlight the recent reveals by Hot Toys for their Avengers Bruce Banner figure. We first saw puny Banner in a shawarma diorama at SGTCC. At the time I thought Hot Toys was cruel for making a custom we could never get ourselves. Now I find myself in a quandary – I don’t have a Tony Stark figure. And Hot Toys hasn’t made a Steve Rogers figure. So do I get Banner? In fact, there’s two options. One is Banner by himself, while the other includes the really awesome Hulk figure, I think with some additional “set pieces” to liven up your display.

Both the Hot Toys Avengers Bruce Banner and the Hot Toys Avengers Bruce Banner and Hulk are up for pre-order at Sideshow Collectibles.

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Sideshow Previews the Deadpool X-Force Premium Format Figure

Damn, I love me some Deadpool! And X-Force Deadpool brought the character back from the abyss that Daniel Way dropped him in when he took over the title from Fabian Nicieza. But in the X-Force gray and black, you’ve got to hope for the rest of the team to come along. Yes, even Fantomex.

Deadpool X-Force Preview

The wise-cracking merc with a non-stop chatter mouth and yellow thought bubbles is back! The Deadpool X-Force Premium Format Figure shows off the the anti-hero in his grey and black duds from his time within the ranks of the super secret X-Force group! This Marvel collectible will be available for Pre-Order on Friday, November 29th, 2013.

via Deadpool X-Force Premium Format Figure | Sideshow Collectibles.