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Four Horsemen: Zolcon '26 Convention exclusive figure revealed!

Well, THIS looks pretty damn cool! " Grym the Executioner comes to Zolocon 2026! For the third year in a row we have partnered with Zoloworld to bring one of their licensed characters to life as a Legions-compatible figure that will debut at their Zolocon event! This year’s release comes from their “Realm of the Underworld” line! Grym the Executioner comes with 2 heads plus a removable hood. He wields his deadly axe and also includes a dagger and sheath, crystal ball with fir

Andrew Gaughen

5 days ago1 min read

Hasbro: Out of the arctic, the COBRA H.I.S.S. returns in 2026!

The H.I.S.S. returns! Smart move to key it into the other snow releases, including the recent HasLab SnowC.A.T. At $199.99, the "Math mostly maths," since the electronics & sounds are removed and 3 less figures. Really though, it's 3 3/4s as the Arctic Assault H.I.S.S. Driver is just a Snow Serpent with a new head. AND the missile accessory is previously done too. But the original HasLab H.I.S.S . Tank was $299.99 back in 2024. So, whether it's worth the price tag is up to

Andrew Gaughen

5 days ago1 min read

NECA: A New Predator from the BADLANDS!

Here's hoping that this is one of a few figures from PREDATOR: BADLANDS. If you've seen the movie, there's at least two more that can be made... From NECA: "" ANNOUNCEMENT!! Predator: Badlands - Ultimate Dek (Training Armor) 7” Scale Action Figure From the 2025 film Predator: Badlands by director Dan Trachtenberg! Set in the future on a remote planet called Genna, the “death planet,” a young Predator, Dek, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally and embarks on a treach

Andrew Gaughen

6 days ago1 min read

Four Horsemen: New Figura Obscura for the Holidays!

Another great holiday figure for Figure Obscura from the minds at Four Horsemen! And don't forget the surprise in one of the presents it comes with! From Four Horsemen: "Surprise! The latest entry into the halls of the Figura Obscura is one of our wildest creations yet – from the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, we give you THE MOUSE KING! The Mouse King is a truly monstrous figure. He is the main antagonist is many versions of The Nutcracker, where he is sometimes depicted

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 282 min read

Four Horsemen: Surprise Figura Obscura reveal at LegionsCon!

Surprise-surprise! Four Horsemen continue delving into the gods of Egypt with the reveal of Toth at LegionsCon 2025. Looking like a great addition to the line, after 2024's Anubis and Bastet. From Four Horsemen: " Just when you think you know what to expect from Figura Obscura, we surprise you! After all, the name “Figura Obscura” was meant to mean “secret figure”, which is a perfect moniker since we dropped a secret Figura release at LegionsCon 2025! Continuing the “Gods of

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 81 min read

NECA: A new Predator emerges from the BADLANDS!

You CANNOT have a new Predator movie - PREDATOR: BADLANDS - and NOT have a new Predator figure coming out! After seeing the film (really fun!), I'm figuring at LEAST two more figures to come. And I CONTINUE to hope that we get more figures Dan Trachtenberg's PREY movie! Naru and Sarii NEED to get made! From NECA: " Coming soon... Experience Predator: Badlands, now playing in theaters and IMAX. Get tickets now. Predator #PredatorBadlands #NECA #comingsoon "

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 61 min read

Hasbro: Nimrod is coming for the Marvel Legends X-Men!

These aren't the Sentinels you think they are! From Hasbro Pulse: “ An advanced Sentinel from a dark future… its mission: eliminate mutantkind.” 🔗 https://go.hasb.ro/ShopMarvel The Marvel Legends Series X-Men’s Nimrod Sentinel has arrived - a towering new addition to your collection, inspired by the mutant-hunting sentinel’s appearance in Marvel’s X-Men comics. Standing nearly 8 inches tall, this figure features premium design and articulation, comics-accurate deco, and acce

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 41 min read

Hasbro: New GI Joe Characters-Retro Cards... now on pre-order!

Hasbro & GI Joe doubling down on the Retro cards in 2026. Great to see another member of the OG 13 GI Joe figures in Classified form in Zap. Crazylegs is fun, but like many, with there was an alternate to the screaming head. Might have to paint it up like the hasLab version. Digging the all-new female Crimson Guard. I just wish that it's red matched the standard Crimson Guards. I don't think we'll see it outside of the Retro line. But I could be wrong. From Hasbro Pulse: " Y

Andrew Gaughen

Nov 41 min read

NECA: On Halloween, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!

Well now, this is a fine tease for Halloween day. The imag really... hooks you in! Soon you'll be able to add another 90s iconic slasher to your collection. From NECA: " Don't know what you're doing tonight.... but We Know What You Did Last Summer. #NECA "

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 301 min read

Hasbro: Love on the wings of... EWOKS?!

Strangely, I find this holiday-ization of a STAR WARS Black series figure - OKAY. Sooo, what's the Ewok words for "Valentine's Day"? From Hasbro: "From Endor to your heart! Revealed at Lucca Comics & Games, this STAR WARS The Black Series Ewok (Valentine's Day Edition) is ready to steal hearts across the galaxy. With soft-goods wings, a heart-shaped greeting card, and a pink BD droid companion, this Ewok is the perfect gift for the STAR WARS Valentine in your life! Pre-order

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 291 min read

NECA: Jason returns from his NES days to haunt you!

Try as they all might, no one can keep Jason Voorhees from returning from the grave - even from his hellish days in the frustrating "Friday the 13th" NES game! From NECA: " HE'S BACK! 🕹️🎮 ➖ Friday the 13th - Classic Video Game Jason 7" Scale Action Figure with Theme Music Packaging ➖ Based on his appearance in the classic Friday the 13th video game in 1989 for the popular 8-bit home console! This fully articulated Jason Voorhees stands in 7-inch scale, with deco reflecting

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 231 min read

Licensing: KPop Demon Hunters going on tour in stores in '26 with TWO different licensors!

One of the biggest surprise hits of 2025, KPop Demon Hunters HAD to get licensed toys. But something this big is getting the license split between the big companies of Hasbro AND Mattel! Image from Variety/Netflix Hasbro announced: " Hasbro Pulse + KPop Demon Hunters are teaming up to offer fans the ultimate collector experience for IRL demon hunting. Stay in the know as we will have more to share soon at HasbroPulse.com! #KPopDemonHunters " Mattel announced: " MATTEL CRE

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 202 min read

HIYA TOYS: Update on how you'll be able to get their figures and toys in the US!

Important information for those collecting Hiya Toys, since Diamond has filed for bankruptcy and will no longer be their product distribution int he US. From Hiya Toys:

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 191 min read

Valaverse: Action Force Series 6 figures & accessories soon to hit the battlefield!

Well then... definitely a few of these figures, weapons and sets I'm gonna need. Love that G3 and shotgun set. From Valaverse: " Action...

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 101 min read

NECA: IT-Welcome to Derry to bring multiple of Pennywise the Dancing Clown!

Plenty of Pennywise to go around! From NECA: " 🎈 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎈 ➖ IT: Welcome to Derry - Ultimate Pennywise 7” Scale Action Figure ➖ From the twisted world of horror author Stephen King and the HBO series IT: Welcome to Derry, NECA unleashes another Ultimate Pennywise! The nightmare-inducing Dancing Clown is back to terrorize Derry and stalk your shelf as a fully articulated action figure. Standing in 7-inch scale, Pennywise features multiple interchangeable heads and hands

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 81 min read

NECA: TERRIFIER's Art the Clown figure gets BLOODY for Walmart!

Now THAT's a lot of blood! Perfect for Art the Clown, but I'm surprised Walmart picked it up as an exclusive. From NECA: " COMING SOON! The Terrifier – Ultimate Art the Clown 7” Scale Action Figure (Blood Soaked) Relive the carnage of Damien Leone’s Terrifier with this Ultimate Art the Clown from NECA. This blood-soaked version features gruesome blood splatter deco on the sinister clown’s clothes and accessories. This 7-inch scale articulated action figure includes interchan

Andrew Gaughen

Oct 31 min read