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Iron Maiden Inspired Action Figures Now Available

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Iron Maiden mascot Eddie the Head will be the focal point of a new set of figures released by Super 7 in collaboration with Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden.

Usually when metal and action figures are mentioned in the same sentence, one thinks of Chogokin, but these 3.75″ tall figures all feature Eddie as he appears on different Iron Maiden album covers.

The 4 varieties of figures include Aces High Eddie, Killers Eddie, Trooper Eddie and Pharaoh Eddie. The set of four is priced at $60, or individually at $15 per figure.

Via Toy Ark

Scalpers Get Their Very Own Action Figure

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GI Joe Scalper Action FigureWhat Cobra is to G.I Joe, scalpers are to toy collectors. This dislike towards the dreaded scalper has led to the creation of  a custom G.I Joe action figure, that would look fitting next to the likes of Cobra Commander, by HISSTank member Wyo. Called the Toy Capatalist , the figure represents a stereotypical depiction of the toy scalper, who scavenges stores to purchase hard to find toys, such as action figures, and sell them for much higher prices on internet auction sites and other eCommerce outlets.

Venusaur Pokemon D-Arts Figure Announced

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Bandai D-Arts Pokemon Venusaur Figure

Another well known “Pocket Monster” from the original 151 Pokemon will soon have its own Bandai D-Arts figure. The grass/poison Pokemon Venusaur, who evolves from Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, will feature many points of articulation, as seen on similar D-Arts figures. The first Pokemon D-Arts figure, that of Mewtwo, was released on March 30th, 2013 while Charizard will be released in April of this year. Venusaur is set to be released in August, 2013 and will likely feature a similar price point of ¥3,990/$40, the same as the Charizard and Mewtwo D-Arts figures.

Source: Tomopop

Mewtwo D-Arts Pokemon Figure To Be Released

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Bandai D-Arts Pokemon Mewtwo FigureBandai will be releasing its first Pokemon D-Arts figure, that of Mewtwo, on March 30th. Standing about 6 inches tall and priced at roughly $40, the D-Arts Mewtwo features an impressive degree of articulation, which allows the figures hands and tail a great range of motion. Also included are a small figure of Mew as well as a accessory that shows the effect of one of Mewtwo’s moves. April will see the release of three more D-Arts Pokemon figures; Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur.

Source: Game Watch

Toys R Us To Offer Two New Exclusive Jurassic Park Playsets

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Hasbro Jurassic Park-Allosaurus Assault

Retailer Toys R Us will soon be offering two new exclusive Jurassic Park playsets from Hasbro for sale. The toy line is set to be launched by Hasbro in anticipation of the release of the Jurassic Park 3D movie. Jurassic Park toys were originally made by Kenner, a company that Hasbro purchased in 2000. The two Jurassic Park playsets ,the  Pachyrhinosaurus Clash (pictured below) and the Allosaurus Assault (pictured above) each feature a 3.75 inch figure that are based on G.I Joe figure molds.

Hasbro Jurassic Park-Pachyrhinosaurus Clash

Hasbro also recently announced a Jurassic Park Kre-O line that will be based on Jurassic Park IV, which is set to be released next summer.

Source: Toy News International

A Power Ranger Made Out of Power Rangers

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Bandai Six Foot Tall Power Ranger

British artist Robert Bradford has created a six foot tall sculpture of a Power Ranger using more than 650 Bandai Power Ranger figures. Mr.Bradford was commissioned by Bandai to create the sculpture to mark the 20th anniversary of the Power Rangers brand. The six foot tall Power Ranger took more than 200 hours to complete and was built around a wooden frame. The Power Ranger sculpture was put on display at the London Toy Fair 2013, which ran from January 22nd to the 24th. Mr.Bradford has also created other works of art using toys. More of his works can be seen by visiting his official website.

The Power Rangers brand is perhaps best known for its live action TV series which have seen multiple iterations over the last 20 years. Based on the Japanese Super Sentai Series, the Power Rangers franchise first got its start in 1993, with the broadcasting of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show.

Source: Kent News

Gentle Giant To Release Jumbo Vintage Star Wars Action Figure

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Star Wars Gentle Giant Bossk Jumbo Kenner Figure

Living up to its company name, Gentle Giant will be releasing a “giant” action figure based on a vintage Star Wars Bossk figure made by Kenner. Standing a foot tall, roughly 4 times the size of the average Star Wars figure, the giant Bossk features articulation and an accessory blaster much like the original 3.75 inch tall Kenner version. Now available for pre-order, the Gentle Giant Jumbo Bossk Figure Kenner Figure will be priced at $80.00 and will be available in third quarter of 2013.