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G.I.Joe All-Stars Day 25 – Lady Jaye, Overkill & more! The party continues as we bring you G.I. Joe All-Stars day 25 with more super cool customs from 4 amazing artists, Beau Kerley, Chris Cole, Code Red Shockwave and Protoxero! Join in the Conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreToday we have some great looks at the upcoming Transformers MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks figure. You will get to see images of the figure in both car and robot modes. Check out the images below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: TFormers.com) This time from Chinese website Baidu, we’ve got more images of MP-25! Among other things we see its scale compared to other Masterpieces, as well as a Hot Toys Iron Man – and we get to see Tracks worshipped by a collection of Street…
Read MoreThe latest rumor out today is that Hasbro did not release all of their new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ items on the first ‘Force Friday‘ for the movie. In fact, it looks like they are planning several ‘Force Friday‘ events that will lead up to the release of the movie in December. For the latest on this rumor, check out the news below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: jeditemplearchives) Force Friday continues? That’s what we have just learned. As always, we suggest taking every rumor that…
Read MoreToday we have a look at the totally awesome new Star Wars Shadow Stormtrooper that is coming from SH Figuarts. And, the best part about this offering is it does not break the bank to get a truly quality figure. Get the details on it below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark) Check out a new Star Wars SH Figuarts reveal. For the Tamashii Nation 2015 event, which is 10/30/2015 – 11/01/2015, they will be offering a SH Figuarts Shadow Trooper. The figure will be on sale…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 24 – DouloX Presents… Doulox, a founding member of Philippine Toy Soldiers 1:18 collaborated with some of the industry’s amazing artists to bring you more custom goodness for G.I. Joe All-Stars day 24! Join in the Conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 23 – Bombstrike & Spirit by Porcupunker! Porcupunker in the house, rockin’ day 23 of G.I. Joe All-Stars with his sleek rendition of Bombstrike and a modern and imaginative re-imagination of our favorite G.I. Joe tracker, Spirit! Representing Mayhem Customs and Philippine Toy Soldiers 1:18! Join in the Conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreWe have an awesome Video Preview today for Diamond Select’s upcoming ‘Gotham‘ action figures. If you are a fan of the TV Show, you won’t want to miss out on these offerings. Check out the video preview below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark) The Gotham Select 7″ Scale Action Figures should begin hitting stores in October. The series, which includes Jim Gordon, The Penguin and Selina Kyle, will each include a diorama base piece. Those will connect to form a larger diorama display! Diamond Select Toys…
Read MoreIf you love collecting Transformers Beast Machines, you will want to check out the new photos we have today of the brand new Year of The Monkey Optimus Primal! Check out the images and details on this offering below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: TFormers.com) As we reported a couple weeks ago, Air Attack Optimus Primal is being recolored in very Prime deco as a Platinum Series toy for the Year of The Monkey. Today from the Transformers Prime Taiwan Fan Group on Facebook, we have a…
Read MoreCUSTOM ACTION FIGURES: 101 – MAKING FORCE LIGHTNING By Rob Panick aka General Panick Last week on CAF: 101, we learned how to create muzzle flash using a hot glue gun and a paper clip. This week, we have a tutorial for all of you Star Wars fans. We’re going to learn how to make “Force Lightning” using pretty much the same method. To begin with, here’s a list of the tools and materials you will need: LOW TEMP HOT GLUE GUN HIGH TEMP MINI GLUE STICKS WIRE CUTTERS…
Read MoreG.I. Joe All-Stars day 22 is here! Crossing over to the G.I. Joe universe, here’s a fantastic rendition of our favorite merc with a mouth, Deadpool! Created by one of the Syndicate Customs Crew’s finest, xhairs! Now move over Thunder Machine, Dreadnoks’ got a new ride! Presenting, Zartan’s Sidewinder! Created by the ultra talented Myke Horsley! Join in the Conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreDisney is giving us an exclusive Star Wars Elite Series Darth Maul Figure, and today we have the specs on it for you. While this figure is Die cast that should not dissuade you from picking it up. Check out the images below, and let us know your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark) The latest Disney Store Exclusive Star Wars Elite Series Figure has been revealed by ToyzMag. The French language toy site has posted the first photo of the Elite Series Darth Maul Figure. The series features diecast…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Week 4 is coming in like a storm raining down some amazing customs from the top artists around. We are going to take you on a journey around the world with classic Joes and Cobras along with some beloved comic book characters. Even to a galaxy far far away and somewhat familiar. So take this journey with us and discover what makes these pieces of art, truly All Stars! -Dacre Bush / Lowlight27 Day 21 – Raiden, Serpent Armour & Sludge Viper! G.I. Joe All-Stars Week 4 starts…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 20 – Croc Master & Swamp Smasher recovery vehicle! Hold on to your seats guys, here are Syndicate Customs Crew’s BL4CK5H33P with his bad ass rendition of Croc Master, plus stunning back drop images by Panthro! And a jaw-dropping re-imagined Swampsmasher by Mayhem Customs Crew’s Short_Bus_Kustoms! Awesomeness overload for G.I. Joe All-Stars Day 20, ending week 4 for with a bang! Join in the conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreCUSTOM ACTION FIGURES: 101 – Interview with Dacre Bush aka Lowlight27 By Rob Panick, a.k.a. General Panick To join in the Conversation or ask questions and make requests of Rob after reading the article, Make the JUMP to the forums! On this week’s edition of Custom Action Figures: 101, we have an interview with Dacre Bush. Dacre grew up with art all around him as his parents owned an art gallery that sold art for children’s books. He always loved drawing and painting and started painting modern G.I.…
Read MoreHe-Man is a popular cartoon that created a mystical medieval type setting with a futuristic type look. I loved watching He-Man as a kid but I never had any of the figures. I didn’t get into much more than what was aired 2 or 3 season, and recently my curiosity was spiked about the back story of He-Man when I found some figures in the basement of my mother in laws house. We moved in last year after she passed away and I found them and set the He-Man figures…
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