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HiDive Announces New Anime Acquisitions Including ‘Spy Classroom’

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HiDive announced that they acquired several new anime television shows and a film for fans to watch on their streaming service. From action to comedy to drama, they all have a planned release at various points in 2023, including the previously reported ‘Oshi no Ko.’

They announced the list on their website:

Spy Classroom

“Conflict-ravaged nations now deploy covert operatives instead of missiles. Lily is recruited into spy-training… but her practical skills are absolutely abysmal. Desperate to pass, she leaps at the chance to join the mysterious “Tomoshibi” team. Too bad the team is filled with even more hopeless spies. Together they must conquer the Impassible Mission and best their genius instructor, but the true purpose behind their classroom is more harrowing than they can imagine… Based on the spy thriller light novel series written by Takemachi and illustrated by Tomari.”

Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible

“Junta Shiraishi has just one goal: to experience youth to the fullest! But this is easier said than done. Junta is so socially invisible that people at school would swear he skipped class even when he’s sitting right behind them. Everything changes when Junta meets Nagisa Kubo. She’s the only person who pays Junta any attention, and her constant teasing is sure to turn Junta’s quiet life upside down because Kubo won’t let him be invisible! Based on the seinen rom-com manga series by Nene Yukimori and serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since October 2019.”

My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog

“They say every dog has his day. That’s especially true for our protagonist, who was just turned into a dog and now lives every day under the care of his crush, Inukai-san! She happily dotes on her new companion, and while he wants to return to human form someday, there’s something wonderful about being cared for by the person he loves. Enjoy life through the eyes of a dog in My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog! Based on the shonen ecchi rom-com manga series by Itsutsuse and originally serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket.”

Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte

“Endo and Kobayashi just decided to play A Magical Romance, an otome game featuring a devious villainess named Lieselotte. Kobayashi thinks Lieselotte is a traditionally dastardly villain but Endo insists Lieselotte is just misunderstood. The pair bicker and argue about Lieselotte’s character and motivations. But little do they know that Lieselotte’s in-game fiancé can hear their every word, and their colorful chatter will lead him down a completely different path than his character is supposed to tread! Based upon a fantasy light novel series written by Suzu Enoshima and illustrated by Eihi.”

Tsurune – The Linking Shot (Second Season)

“Protagonist Minato Narumiya has reignited his passion for kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. Along with his friends in the school kyudo club, he returns for an all-new second season and feature-length film of Kyoto Animation’s beloved Tsurune. Based on the three volume sports light novel series Tsurune -Kazemai High School Archery Club- written by Kotoko Ayano and illustrated by Chinatsu Morimoto. The first novel won a Special Judge Award in the Kyoto Animation Award competition in 2016 and was published by Kyoto Animation later that same year in December.”

The Dangers in My Heart

“Fascinated by murder and all things macabre, Kyotaro daydreams of acting out his twisted fantasies on his unsuspecting classmates — but an encounter with Anna Yamada, the gorgeous class idol, lights a spark in the darkness of his heart. It’s a classic tale of an antisocial boy falling for a popular girl, but neither are who they appear to be at first glance. Will Kyotaro and Anna defy their expectations of each other — and of themselves? Based on the shonen rom-com slice of life manga series by Norio Sakurai and serialized in Akita Shoten’s Manga Cross.”

HiDive has also received the distribution rights for the 2022 anime movie ‘Tsurune The Movie – The First Shot,’ directed by Takuya Yamamura and produced by Kyoto Animation

HasLab’s Deathsaurus Transformer Exceeds Crowdfunding Goal!

I’ll admit I was wrong. When we initially covered this story, I thought backing for this newest HasLab Transformers project had stalled, but with 13 days left, the Deathsaurus crowdfunding campaign has succeeded with nearly 12,500 backers. The initial goal needed 11k. However, for Deathsaurus to get his full array of accessories, the project must pass two thresholds: 14k for Tier 1 and 17k for Tier 2.

Tier 1 unlocks the Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon along with a spiked flail and blast effects.

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The Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon is perhaps one of the most destructive weapons in the Transformers universe. A fully-charged blast from its barrel can erode any metal material, including the living cells of Cybertronian lifeforms. This Deathsaurus figure comes with this signature weapon accessory and his classic spiked flail accessory! Fans can also plug the 6 included blast effects onto the Deathsaurus figure and his weapon accessories.

Tier 2 will deliver some parts crucial for displaying the character. These include the throne, base, and stand pieces made for both the robot and disguise mode.

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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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The Transformers team has sculpted an imposing throne for Deathsaurus that reflects his awesome power. This 11-inch accessory features premium deco and details inspired by the throne as seen in the anime. Additionally, we know you want to show off Deathsaurus in the most epic poses imagineable. We’re including 2 stand pieces to allow Transformers fans to showcase Deathsaurus in his most powerful stances.

Thankfully, before the first target was met, Hasbro added full-color renders of Deathsaurus to the crowdfunding page. Based on the images below, we may see some “chrome” pieces that were on the original figure, and much of the color scheme looks like what was expected: blue, gold, maroon, white, red, and gray.

 

Even though the production funding goal has been met [to the tune of $2,248,075 as of the publication of this article], backers won’t see this figure in their homes until the Fall of next year.

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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus
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What do you think of Deathsaurus? Let us know below!

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Marvel Comics Re-Releases Miracleman Omnibus

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Marvel Comics is sending their ‘Miracleman’ graphic novel omnibus back to the printing press for a second release. Planned to be released in March 2023, it will also sport a new cover from artist Alan Davis.

They said on their website, “Last month, Marvel Comics honored the 40th anniversary of Miracleman’s transformative reinvention with the brand-new MIRACLEMAN OMNIBUS! This long-awaited omnibus collected the influential work on the character from all of its legendary creators such as Alan Davis, Garry Leach, John Totleben, and more. A hit with fans, this extraordinary omnibus will return with a second printing this March.”

“This new printing will give readers another chance to witness Miracleman’s incredible origins, his most breathtaking feats, and the relevant and dramatic struggles of his alter-ego, freelance reporter Michael Moran, who must reconcile his life as the lesser half of a god—all depicted in glorious Omnibus format! Considered one of the medium’s greatest masterpieces, Miracleman’s adventures launched a new wave of comic book storytelling, and its extraordinary impact on the Super Hero genre is still felt to this day,” they added.

You can get a look at the cover below:

The omnibus will feature:

  • Material from WARRIOR (1982) #1-18, #20-21
  • MIRACLEMAN (1985) #1, #3, #6-16
  • MARVELMAN SPECIAL (1984) #1
  • Material from A1 (1989) #1
  • ALL-NEW MIRACLEMAN ANNUAL (2014) #1

Originally published as “Marvelman,” the character was created in 1954 by UK writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. The original run ran until 1963 when the indie publisher filed for bankruptcy. The series was picked up by the magazine Warrior where ‘V For Vendetta’ writer Alan Moore gave it a darker tone in 1982. Pacific Comics and later Eclipse would license the character in 1985 where the character would get rebooted as Miracleman.

From 1996 to 2009, the character was involved in some litigation over the rights to Miracleman, ending when original creator Mike Anglo was determined that he retained the rights. He sold them to Marvel Comics in 2013.

Voltron Is Now Available in Black and Gold From Super7

Super7 is bringing the Ultimates! Voltron back to the collectibles market, now with a galaxy black and gold paint job. The defender of the universe features the same action figure and accessories as the previously released Ultimates! toy. These pieces include the Blazing Sword, Shield, and two pairs of lion hands. Pre-orders will continue until January 3rd; the expected shipping window is in the Fall of 2023.

Like other characters in this series, Voltron is priced at $55. The original Ultimates! figure was released in April 2021 and has become a pricy collectible. The 6″ tall figure goes for anywhere between $150-$200 on reseller sites. Is the $55 price tag a bit too much? Super7 also offers Voltron in smaller, less expensive forms. The Shogun and cartoon versions of the robotic hero are also available for $20 each.

Suppose you’re concerned about the quality of the Ultimates! figures, check out our review of Super7’s Radioactive Red Rage Toxie figure for an idea of what you can expect from these premium toys.

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Super7 Ultimates Voltron
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Super7 Ultimates Voltron
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Super7 Ultimates Voltron
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Included accessories:

  • 4x Interchangeable hands
    • 2x Lion hands
    • 2x Open mouth Lion hands
  • 1x Blazing Sword
  • 1x Shield

One look at its imposing black and gold colorway and you know that this Voltron means business! Inspired by vintage Japanese die-cast robots, this 7” scale highly articulated Galaxy Black Voltron ULTIMATES! figure features an exclusive black and metallic gold color scheme, includes interchangeable hands along with Blazing Sword and shield accessories, and comes packaged in a collector-friendly deluxe slipcase style box with gold foil accents.

Voltron is made from injected plastic. I noticed many issues with the paint in my review mentioned above. Hopefully, this figure won’t have problems with the gold color. Nothing ruins an all-black toy like messy gold paint. It’s not uncommon in these cases to find flaking paint or gold fingerprints in some areas.

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Amazon Studios Renews ‘The Devil’s Hour’ For A Second And Third Season

The British supernatural thriller TV series ‘The Devil’s Hour’ was brought to a North American audience through Prime Video, which aired all nine episodes of the Tom Moran and Steven Moffat series. Amazon Studios and Hartswood Films announced that the show has been renewed for a second and third season.

“Prime Video will take viewers into The Devil’s Hour twice more, as the hit UK Original thriller is confirmed to return for a second and third series. Jessica Raine (Patrick Melrose) and Peter Capaldi (Paddington) will reprise their roles as Gideon and Lucy Chambers, alongside Nikesh Patel (Starstruck), Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso), Meera Syal (Yesterday), Benjamin Chivers, and new characters,” they said on their website.

“The next two installments of the critically acclaimed Amazon Original will continue the story of Lucy Chambers (Jessica Raine), a woman caught up in the hunt for serial killer Gideon (Peter Capaldi) in ways she never could imagine. In Series Two, Gideon’s true intentions are finally revealed, as he attempts to involve Lucy in his mission to stop an elusive force of evil. Simultaneously a sequel and a prequel to the first chapter, expect nothing but the unexpected,” Amazon added.

Writer and creator Tom Moran said about the renewal, “Telling a story on television is a precarious business.”

“Series One of The Devil’s Hour was just the beginning—the opening act of a TV novel. I’m so thrilled that we get to keep turning those pages and slotting the puzzle pieces into place. If you thought the final episode of Series One had all the answers, then you haven’t been asking the right questions,” he continued.

You can watch the trailer for season one below:

Dr. Who alumni Peter Capaldi, who played the twelfth Doctor, was cast in ‘The Devil’s Hour’ in June 2021. He had previously worked with Moffat as the Timelord.

Sentai Announces December 2022 Release Slate

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Sentai Filmworks announced that they are releasing seven anime films and TV shows for home video and streaming. Fans will be able to access musicals, action flicks, rom-coms, and historical fiction are all heading to audiences in December 2022.

They announced the list on their website:

BEYOND THE BOUNDARY

SYNOPSIS: As the last surviving member of her clan, Mirai Kuriyama was born with the ability to control her blood and wield it as a weapon, a power so terrifying she’s been cursed and cast out for the rest of her days. Akihito Kanbara’s blood is only half human, and while the healing abilities of the monstrous half of his lineage let him recover from any wound, it also dooms him to eternal life alone. Perhaps it’s more than just chance that has brought them together, for there are few bonds in creation as enduring as those written in blood. Now, in a world where the creatures of legend are real and nightmarish monsters tread the earth, they will seek out their destiny together in the complete collection of BEYOND THE BOUNDARY!

Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

MONTHLY GIRLS’ NOZAKI-KUN

SYNOPSIS: A funny thing happened when Chiyo Sakura worked up the courage to confess her feelings to her high school crush: he thought she was applying for a job as his art assistant! Because, unbeknownst to Chiyo, Nozaki secretly creates manga under a feminine pen name, and he’s badly in need of help! This is certainly not what Chiyo had hoped would happen but, since it’s at least a chance to get to know him better, she accepts. And then everything goes sideways when her new boss realizes that he can use his “really a girl” assistant to “research” how girls think and what they find romantic! Can an increasingly frustrated Chiyo pretend to be professional while a clueless Nozaki has all her buttons pushed in the right way for the wrong reasons? It happens when producing the MONTHLY GIRLS’ NOZAKI-KUN!

Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

JUST BECAUSE

SYNOPSIS: Relationships are living things: if they’re not constantly nurtured, they can wither, die, or even worse. Haruto Soma, Mio Natsume, and Hazuki Morikawa are in their final semester at Kashiogawa High, and while there are some simmering undercurrents in how they feel about each other, the main focus in their lives is to keep studying until they get their diplomas. But into this perfectly reasonable plan falls a monkey wrench named Eita Izumi, who was their classmate and friend until his family moved away four years ago. Now Eita is suddenly back and fitting him into the current dynamic is going to be awkward. Because people and friendships can change, and when they do, there’s always the chance that someone will be hurt. Not because of malice or deliberate intent, just because that’s the way life can be. JUST BECAUSE.

Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

TOKA GETTAN: THE MOONLIGHT LADY RETURNS

SYNOPSIS: Kamitsumihara is a beautiful but mysterious place, a land where traces of ancient magic still exist and a drama two millennium old has yet to play through to its final chapter. For all this time, the Kamiazuma clan have acted as protectors, a fact that Toka Kamiazuma, whose body holds the stone sword Sekiken, has inherited as his duty. But when an unusual girl named Momoka Kawakabe enters his life unexpectedly, Toka begins to discover that they are connected by more than just physical attraction. How are their destinies linked and why? As the strands of fate and bindings to legend pull them ever closer, they will have just a short time to discover their own secrets and undo the ancient tragedy that forever changed their world in TOKA GETTAN: THE MOONLIGHT LADY RETURNS!

Language: Japanese with English Subtitles

CHAIKA ~ THE COFFIN PRINCESS

SYNOPSIS: The war against the Empire was brutal, and in the final barbaric act, the slain Emperor’s body was cut apart, with the Heroes who slew him each taking home a grisly trophy. Yet while the heroes returned in glory, many of those who fought beneath them were left to fend for themselves in a world that no longer needed their skills. So, when former saboteurs Toru and Akari encounter a strange young girl carrying a giant coffin, they soon find themselves joining her odd mission: to retrieve all of the pieces of the Emperor’s body. But why is she collecting them and who is this girl? The dead Emperor’s daughter, perhaps? Or, as other girls also carrying coffins are spotted across the lands, could she be a vanguard of something far more sinister in the complete collection of CHAIKA – THE COFFIN PRINCESS!

Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

CAROLE & TUESDAY

SYNOPSIS: It’s not easy being an orphaned refugee, especially when you’re not on the planet where you were born, but Carole Stanley still has big ambitions. However, while she dreams of forging a career in music, something isn’t quite right yet. There’s a spark that’s missing. Tuesday Simmons has lived a life of comfort, so no one expects it when the shy young woman suddenly runs off to another city, taking little more than her beloved guitar and a need to perform with her. When they meet, Tuesday’s spark ignites Carole’s fire, and their musical ambitions begin burning anew. Achieving their dreams will be hard in a world where music is created by AIs, but if they don’t give up, soon all the worlds will know the names CAROLE AND TUESDAY!

Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

TEASING MASTER TAKAGI-SAN 3

SYNOPSIS: Nishikata has become a very confused middle school student. That bothersome girl Takagi has been teasing and pulling tricks on him for what seems like forever now! Nishikata’s initial response of fighting fire with fire by taunting and pranking her back hasn’t been working so well. In fact, it’s been working horribly, because she almost always seems to outthink him. And the really disturbing part? He seems to be getting used to it! No, it’s worse than that! He seems to be getting used to HER! Like she’s worming her sneaky way into his brain! And is he… gasp… starting to care about her sometimes? Is that what their classmates think? Is that what SHE thinks? Exactly what is going on in her mysterious and calculating mind in TEASING MASTER TAKAGI-SAN Season 3?

Language: English & Japanese with English Subtitles

What titles are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below.

Review: Wednesday Season 1 – Dark and Curious

The Adams Family has always been creepy, yet funny group of characters with multiple iterations on film and television. The last major outing for them was the 3D animated films released in 2019 and 2021, which were goofy fun for families. But the Adams Family may have now gotten the reinvigoration needed by putting Tim Burton as the series director of a spinoff focusing mostly on one member of the family. Wednesday is a twisted dark comedy, with some mystery thrown into the mix, that brings together the weirdness of the Adams Family out into the spotlight for modern audiences. The result is a series that is not only fun to watch but intriguing enough to want a second season.

The series takes place in the school of Nevermore Academy, where Wednesday Adams is sent after getting in trouble for taking revenge on bullies that hurt her brother Pugsley. It’s the same school that her mother Morticia and Gomez Adams once attended years prior, but things have changed drastically. Throughout the eight episodes of the show, Wednesday struggles with fitting into the social climate of her new school, while a dark mystery that can affect everyone in the school unfolds progressively. It’s just enough secrets and revelations brought forth for viewers to ask questions, but never overshadow the dark humor and teen angst story that Wednesday is faced with.

The overall tone of the show is dark, edging on the mature parts of horror aspects of the Adams Family. There is blood and suspense in some parts, but never taking it to a point of being gratuitous or gruesome. Luckily the show is able to maintain its horror vibe by letting the mystery take Wednesday and her peers to places that build up tension. At times you might be able to figure out where the plot is going, only to have the show throw a twisted curveball at you to keep you guessing. The visuals of the series are great, with haunting locations that look very good in the dark but bright enough to see what is happening. Special effects are used sparingly here and make sense in the spots needed, but nothing stands out to the point where it takes you out of the show. The monstrous beings and quirky characteristics of people look and feel like they belong together at Nevermore.

At the heart of the show is Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Adams, a casting that couldn’t be more perfect for the series as a whole. Her harsh attitude, dead-pan rebuttals, and weird moments stand out phenomenally among the rest of the cast. While everyone in the show delivers great performances for their roles, it’s Jenna’s take on the character that makes everything around her work so well. There is a wide range of scenarios and emotions we see from a character that is normally so one-note, but Jenna manages to make Wednesday more complex and likable, even when she’s doing things that are mean or horrible to others. By the time the show reaches its finale, we understand why Wednesday was so closed off to others but ultimately opens up after everything she experiences. It’s both heartwarming and goofy, but awkward in a way that is relatable for anyone who remembers what it was like to grow up with peers in school.

Wednesday’s supporting cast is pretty good, with a variety of characters on all sides. A lot of the teen drama and love triangle from Wednesday’s classmates is believable, with some funny moments here and there. The dichotomy of Wednesday’s goth persona and her roommate’s bubbly nature is fun to watch play out on screen, with all of the conflict and emotional baggage that young friendships come with.

A lot of the gags and goofy scenarios stem from this friendship, but never overshadow the darker elements of the show. The same can be said about the love-triangle Wednesday finds herself in between multiple boys on the show, including a classmate and a local coffee shop worker. It runs parallel to the main plot, with big details emerging as the mystery of the show continues to unfold.

But what about the rest of the Adams Family, do they appear or impact the show? Every member of the Adams Family shows up at some point and has their moment, with some being around for at least one episode. Gomez and Morticia are equal parts creepy, lovey-dovey, and parental to Wednesday. The casting of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman is spot on for this version of the characters. Both look great and have a unique vibe when present, leaning on the Spanish roots of the characters and immeasurable passion when they’re around each other.

At the same time, having Thing around Wednesday as both a guide and servant leads to some pretty great moments, both unexpectedly funny and suspenseful. Uncle Fester also makes an appearance in the later parts of the season, with Fred Armisen giving a great performance as the kooky member of the family checking in on his niece. How and when he shows up is just as creepy and weird as his reasoning for appearing, but with relevance that moves the main plot along nicely. Other Adams Family members do get little moments too, with Isaac Ordonez having a few key exchanges with Wednesday that help her out. Unfortunately, the only Adams Family member to not show up in the series is cousin It, who only makes a brief cameo via a photograph.

Even with some minor faults, Wednesday is a very enjoyable show with a great main character and an intriguing story to follow. The ending leaves a door open for a second season to happen, which it rightly deserves. As a reimagining of the Adams Family for modern-day audiences, Wednesday is both successful and respectful of its roots. While it’s difficult what new directions the show can take from here, you can definitely bet that whatever comes next for Wednesday will be exciting and positively dark for everyone.

Have you gotten to watch Wednesday on Netflix yet? What do you think about the Adams Family? Post all of your thoughts in the comments and let us know!

Need A ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Dark Magician Girl? How About Four?

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Who is the Dark Magician Girl? I have no clue; I’ve never played Yu-Gi-Oh! or seen any other media associated with the franchise. What I do know is that she is part of First4Figure‘s newest collectible statue series. And, of course, First4Figures will let you pick up multiple editions at once with the Definitive ($284.99) and Exclusive ($749.99) combos. Regardless of your choice, they’re all slated for release during the last quarter of 2023. The “early bird” discount ends in just about three weeks, and then the prices go up by $15 to $40.

The four variants of the Dark Magician Girl statues are broken out into the following:

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Dark Magician Girl is a six-star level spellcaster and her spells are not to be taken lightly. She has trained with the best—Dark Magician. Dark Magician Girl helped Yugi defeat many foes from Battle City to the Duel Festival. For this statue, Dark Magician Girl is high up in the air and with her wand in front, ready to go into battle! Behind her is the Magician’s Seal, and colorful magic orbs sprout from the base.

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Dark Magician Girl is a six-star level spellcaster and her spells are not to be taken lightly. She has trained with the best—Dark Magician. Dark Magician Girl helped Yugi defeat many foes from Battle City to the Duel Festival. For this statue, Dark Magician Girl is high up in the air and with her wand in front, ready to go into battle! Behind her is the Magician’s Seal, and colorful magic orbs sprout from the base.

Knowing nothing about Yu-Gi-Oh!, I couldn’t tell you one thing about this character. What I do know is that the colors on the Vibrant Edition really pop. The added LED lights also make it one excellent display piece. However, I think HR would have an issue if I put this busty and panty-flashing collectible in my office.

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Connor Kenway Joins The PureArts ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Statue Series

Assassin’s Creed III took Ubisoft’s series out of the Old World and into the new one. The action now centered around the colonies in America. With it, we got a great new gameplay mechanic: ship battles! To celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary, PureArts has revealed a new premium statue of AC 3’s protagonist Connor Kenway.

Ratonhnhaké:ton stands in the snowy landscape with his tomahawk at the ready, his spirit animal leaping over his shoulder. The background features translucent Animus effects pieces that glow with the help of built-in LEDs. The statue stands 27″ tall and costs $899. The Exclusive Edition, which includes a bear claw replica necklace, is limited to only 250 pieces. The Non-Exclusive Edition will have 2,250.

Although it is not explicitly stated, I’m pretty sure that the bear claw necklace is not made from an animal. The claws are probably polyresin or ABS. (6) AA batteries power the LEDs in the statue, and there is no option for a USB plug. Batteries are probably not included. The expected delivery window is during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Young Ratonhnhaké:ton learned to master patience and restraint before earning his two Hidden Blades and the title of Assassin Connor Kenway. His campaign now brings him to the esteemed legion of PureArts Animus statues! Our Assassin’s Creed®: Animus Connor Statue features LED lit animus feature on a snowy rock bluff. In his hand he holds his iconic tomahawk and behind him stands a mystical wolf: his fierce spirit animal. Seventh in the Animus collection, Connor is our most idealistic and endearing Assassin to date!

The statue is officially licensed by Ubisoft and is made from polystone. No soft goods are included with this statue, which is a little odd considering the high price tag. All cloth items on the statue are sculpted.

Is Connor worth the asking price? Let us know your thoughts below.

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TMNT ReAction Figures’ 6th Wave Brings Napoleon Bonafrog and Chrome Dome!

Super7 keeps chipping away at the massive library of TMNT characters and action figure variants. It may be a few years before we see some of the more laughable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, but we are getting a few gimmick toys here and there that went unsold for a long time in the 1990s.

The 6th Wave of ReAction Figures is pretty strong, with three great figures, including an army-builder character. The $20 figures include Chrome Dome, Napoleon Bonafrog, a Triceraton, and Heavy Metal Raph. I’m hopeful that Chrome Dome will have shiny chrome parts rather than the dull metallic paint we’ve seen on previous figures, including some TMNT Ultimates figures.

As far as army-builder figures go, we’ve got a Triceraton. Like Napoleon, the alien triceratops is a larger action figure. He comes with a Neutron Neutralizer and Laser Phaser. There’s plenty of open space on the figure’s armor and body to individualize each one with some customization.

Our one and only Turtle in this wave is Heavy Metal Raph. The original Playmates version of this figure debuted in 1991, at a time when the toy line was still going strong. It would be a couple more years before the TMNT license lost steam, but this was also a period where the figures were getting more and more gimmicky. ’91 also gave us Hose ’em Down Don, Shell Slammin’ Mike, the Movie Star Turtles, and the Talkin’ Turtles.

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Shredder built Chrome Dome to oversee the Technodrome and destroy all Turtles!

Accessories:

  • Gigobyte Goupillion
  • Servo Sai

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Peace or die, dudes!

Accessories:

  • Serpent Slasher
  • Sewer Gas Shield

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Heavy Metal Raph’s radical riffs are not just for foot stompin’, they’re for stomping Foot Soldiers too!

Accessories:

  • Drumstick Sais
  • Bass Bashin’ Guitar

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Grrr, all he wants is to eat rats and destroy Turtles!

Accessories:

  • Neutron Neutralizer
  • Laser Phaser

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Will you be picking any of these up? Let us know below.

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