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January 2008 Archive

Forty Years Later, Planet of the Apes Still a Hit
Following the rereleased versions of Star Trek figures, Diamond Select Toys will be released reproductions of Cornelius and the Soldier Ape from Planet of the Apes originally made by Mego ... Read More

Monday January 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
1:6 Scale Reservoir Dogs Figures...Again?
Sideshow Collectibles has pre-orders up for the first three figures in their Reservoir Dogs line: Mr. Blonde, Mr. White, and Mr. Orange. The Sideshow Exclusive versions are limited to ... Read More

Saturday January 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
The Mystery of the Cloverfield Monster Action Figure
Since last summer, audiences have been dying to know what Cloverfield is. Last week, millions of moviegoers got the answer, and one of the most clever viral marketing campaigns ... Read More

Friday January 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)
Action Figures - Your Guide to Exclusive Action Figures
I've posted a new article about exclusive action figures. Have you ever bought a figure at a convention that you never saw in stores? Did you ever save ... Read More

Thursday January 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
Expand your Ranks of G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Figures
I've updated the G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary image gallery with images of the latest four figures to join the ever expanding line. This new series, which includes the Crimson Guard, Destro in ... Read More

Saturday January 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
Action Figures - What is Army Building?
I've posted a new article about army building. It's something that's been an action figure standard for decades, but now, it's taking on a whole new meaning, and it's ... Read More

Friday January 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
The Year of Indy Begins in Disney
If there is one license that is going to define action figures across the board in 2008, it's going to be Indiana Jones. With the fourth movie in the ... Read More

Wednesday January 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
Gentle Giant Adds More Classics
French collecting site mintinbox.net has gotten images of the next three busts in the Star Wars Classics line from Gentle Giant: Jar Jar Binks, an AT-AT Driver, and Obi-Wan Kenobi ... Read More

Saturday January 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
Own the Cheerleader: Mezco Reveals Heroes Action Figures!
The biggest news in action figures this week is the the revelation of the new Heroes figures from Mezco Toys. With the success of the show, not to mention ... Read More

Friday January 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
SOTA's Street Fighter Teams Up with Sabertooth Games
State of the Art (SOTA) Toys, makers of the wildly successful Street Fighter action figure line, have announced that they will be teaming up with Sabertooth Games when they release ... Read More

Monday January 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
What is Urban Vinyl?
I've written a new article that provides a very basic sense of what urban vinyl action figures are. If you collect action figures and you've never heard of urban ... Read More

Saturday January 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
Jurassic Park is Back from Extinction thanks to Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles recently announced that they have landed the license to produce collectibles based on the Jurassic Park franchise. At first I thought it was a bit odd that Sideshow would ... Read More

Friday January 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)
Peyton Manning: Super Bowl Champ and Vinyl All Star
His brother Eli may have blown the chance to ruin the New England Patriots perfect season, but Peyton Manning already has his Super Bowl ring from last year. Now, ... Read More

Tuesday January 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

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