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On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I rank all 1993 GI Joe figures! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreStory by Yorktownjoe Operation Recall “Mzimu Corps” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreG.I. Joe reveal time at Toy Fair 2026 did not disappoint, there was a little something for every generation of fan. We have the official press images for G.I. Joe Classified Air-Tight, Ninja Force Zartan, Overkill, Sundown, Zanya with Swamp Skier and more! Check out the gallery below and let us know which figures you will be picking up in the comments! Toy Fair 2026: Hasbro Unleashes a Classified Storm — Cobra, Creatures, and Deep-Cut Legends!
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at The Corps! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreSuper7 is raising the flag for collectors with a newly announced “America’s 250th Anniversary” edition of its 3.75-inch G.I. Joe ReAction+ line—patriotic repaints that aim straight at the road to 2026, while keeping the vintage O-ring feel that made the early ’80s figures so fun. Wave 08 spotlights four fan-favorite Joes: Duke, Snake Eyes, Lady Jaye, and Lt. Falcon, all reimagined in red-white-and-blue deco that’s built to stand out on a carded wall or a shelf display. Promotional images lean into the theme—think blue/white camo touches for Duke, a bold…
Read MoreFactory Entertainment is launching a brand-new wave of Battlestar Galactica 3.75″ figures based on the legendary 1978 series—and Wave 1 is stacked with fan-favorites: Captain Apollo Lieutenant Starbuck Lieutenant Boomer Cylon Centurion Cylon Commander Colonial Viper MK1 Ship Pre-orders open at 10:00 AM EST (7:00 AM PST), and they’ll be exclusive to factoryent.com. Check out the first images below.
Read MoreGrab your headband, crank the synth, and get ready to mash that imaginary A-B-A-B—because the classic run-’n-gun legend is jumping off the screen and onto your shelf. Premium DNA Toys just dropped a big announcement: new “Contra Maximum Payload” action figures are officially on the way, aiming to bring the over-the-top, heavy-metal action of the original Contra to life in collectible form. What’s the news? Premium DNA is launching Contra Maximum Payload Action Figures, leaning hard into that iconic 80s action vibe—muscle, boots, and battlefield swagger included. Pre-order details (the…
Read MoreTwo of the most legendary names in 1980s action-figure history are finally teaming up—and collectors are about to lose their minds. Playmates Toys has announced an all-new collectible mashup that brings the worlds of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.I. Joe together for the first time ever. It’s the kind of crossover fans have joked about for decades… and now it’s real. A Dream Team-Up for 80s Kids (and Today’s Collectors) If you grew up on sewer-laid ninja action and battlefield heroics, this is the ultimate nostalgia collision. The…
Read MoreAfter yesterday’s reveal of NECA’s brand-new 8” Scale DC Action Figure line—kicking things off with The Penguin from Batman Returns—today brings two more heavy hitters from Tim Burton’s iconic Batman films. Pre-orders are live now, and fans can lock in Catwoman (Batman Returns) and Batman (1989) in NECA’s signature retro-inspired, cloth-clothed style. Below are the full details on both newly announced figures. Batman Returns – Catwoman 8” Clothed Action Figure NECA presents the Catwoman 8-inch clothed action figure from Batman Returns, featuring the authorized likeness of Michelle Pfeiffer, whose unforgettable…
Read MoreSnake Eyes (Dawn Moreno) finally makes her long-awaited G.I. Joe Classified Series debut—and comic fans know this is a major moment. From Cobra apprentice, to Arashikage-trained ninja, to full-fledged Joe, Dawn’s rise is one of the most compelling arcs in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero lore. Now she arrives as Classified Series #197, fully realized in 6-inch scale with premium articulation and 7 character-inspired accessories—including an alternate masked head, dual katanas, twin saya sheath, and a weapon loadout fit for a covert-ops legend. **Pre-order G.I. Joe Classified Series Snake…
Read MoreThere are certain actors who don’t just play a character—you feel like they help hold a piece of a time in your life. For me, James Van Der Beek was one of those people. Today, learning that he has passed away at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer, I felt that strange, hollow mix of disbelief and gratitude. Disbelief that someone who seemed so tied to “then” can be gone “now.” Gratitude that we ever got him at all. Because if you were there—really there—for Dawson’s Creek, you know…
Read MoreJoy Toy just revealed two new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles baddies for their 1/18-scale lineup: Super Bebop and Mighty Rocksteady. Each figure stands at about 5 inches tall and comes loaded with multiple interchangeable hands, an assortment of weapons, and a display stand. They’re listed at $49.99 each, with an expected April ship date. Pre-orders are currently open direct from Joy Toy. Note: their TMNT shipping options are currently listed for China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and India. Pre-Orders Are Live: Joy Toy Drops Super Bebop…
Read MorePre-orders from yesterday’s Marvel Legends fanstream are officially rolling out now—led by a brand-new Secret Wars wave you can lock in today (Feb. 11) at 1PM ET via Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS! Secret Wars wave (Pre-orders live Feb. 11 @ 1PM ET | $27.99 each | Spring 2026) Available to pre-order on Feb. 11 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers (including Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, The Chosen Prime, TFSource, and Amazon). Spider-Man (Alien Costume) — Alt hands + a “secret” shield callback accessory. Daredevil…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I take a look at “The Synthoid Conspiracy”, part 1! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreIf you were a kid in the 1980s, there’s a very specific sound and feeling you probably still remember: two bright plastic pieces pressing together, then that satisfying little shhk as thousands of tiny bristles grabbed and held. Bristle Blocks weren’t just another building toy—they were the building toy for a whole generation of little kids who wanted maximum creativity with minimum fuss. No perfect alignment. No delicate pieces. Just pure “stick it together and see what happens” joy. What made Bristle Blocks so instantly lovable was how forgiving they…
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