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DC Collectibles Reveals Batman: Arkham Origins Anarky

DC Collectibles has been playing the Spoiler Alert game over the past few days, and have revealed the upcoming Anarky figure from Batman: Arkham Origins. No idea how, but some folks had it pegged from the first teaser. This is the first time I’ve run into this character, and apparently the less you know, the better the experience will be for the game.

Looks like very little articulation, if the figure is final. I don’t see any elbow articulation, and I don’t think there’s any in the ankles either. What do you guys think?

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It is time. The great reveal.. So what do you think of this Batman: Arkham Origins – ANARKY figure?

via DC Collectibles.

Border Patrol: Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Seekers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder and Turtles Lot

In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!

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Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime with Lights and Sounds by CustomsByZ – I know we see a metric ton of Masterpiece Optimus Prime customs, with metallic paint, and many with LED lights – but how often do you see Optimus Prime with LED eyes and Matrix that are coordinated with a sound chip with four Optimus Prime soundbites? – that’s right, never – expect this to go through the roof for bids and final price – ends Sep 14, 2013 18:29:59 PDT

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Spy Monkey Creations Announces Weaponeers of Monkaa Eternal Barbarian Power-Con Exclusive

Spy Monkey Creations had a bit of fun revealing their Weaponeers of Monkaa exclusive for Power-Con this upcoming weekend. In addition to a teaser shot and Masters of the Universe inspired cardback, they joked that a Mickey (from Rocky) / He-Man mashup was their replacement when the planned exclusive was lost in shipping.

Part of me wishes that He-Burgess was really available.

The Eternal Barbarian

Ok, we’ve had our bit of fun….

Here’s the real deal!

Behold! The Power-Con 2013 Weaponeers of Monkaa Exclusive Figure! The Eternal Barbarian!

These will be offered exclusively at Power-Con next Saturday and Sunday, September 14th & 15th in Torrance, CA at the Torrance Marriott. Includes a Deluxe painted Weaponeers of Monkaa action figure, a full assortment of extra heads in extra special paint ops, a matching Close Combat Armory, and a 4″x6″ mock card back. All for just $15!

As always, IF there is any left over stock they will be offered in our store during the next official drop. Keep in mind this is going to be an MOTU specific convention, teeming with MOTU specific fans. SO the best way to guarantee getting your hands on one, especially if you’re local, is to attend Power-Con! Click the link to purchase advanced tickets!!

http://www.thepower-con.com/

By The Might of Monkaa!!!

Photos by Matt Stein

The Eternal Barbarian.

Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 Quick Pic with Backdrop How To

Star Wars Black Series Luke Skywalker and R2-D2

As someone who never got to collect Star Wars action figures as a kid (I was so deprived, right? ;-)), it’s been a real pleasure getting the Hasbro Star Wars Black Series figures. With Gentle Giant acting as the design studio much like the Four Horsemen have from DC Universe Classics, what the first wave has given us is a very good mix of detailed sculpt and articulation, with serviceable paint apps. The result is a group of action figures that look great and are very photogenic, and I’ve enjoyed snapping pictures of them.

One shot I wanted was Luke and Artoo in a flight hangar, before their run at the Death Star. I think the shot of the figures came out nicely, but the backdrop was only a limited success. In this post, I’ll share how this shot was created.

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Hot Toys Reveals Tonto from The Lone Ranger

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Hot Toys teased their Tonto figure from The Lone Ranger leading up to SDCC, where we saw Tonto at the Sideshow Toys booth. It took a few weeks, but finally, here’s the official press release with some pretty pictures.

The Lone Ranger is one of this summer’s tentpole movies that I still have not seen. Judging from the box office results, sounds like it had some trouble getting a broad audience outside the people that love Johnny Depp’s eclectic performances. Will we get an Armie Hammer Lone Ranger from Hot Toys? I can’t imagine Tonto without him, but I also never thought I’d see a Lone Ranger movie where the sidekick gets top billing. Come to think of it, I guess I haven’t… yet.

Tonto is available for pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles and BigBadToyStore for $204.99. He’s due out in 1st quarter 2014.

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