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Numskull’s ‘Space Invaders’ 1/4 Scale Cabinets Are A Tad Pricy

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Numskull’s ‘Space Invaders’ 1/4 Scale Cabinets Are A Tad Pricy

Numskull has announced two new 1/4 scale classic arcade cabinets, and they’re on the pricy side. Coming next year are two of Taito’s greatest and most influential titles: Space Invaders & Space Invaders Part II. The mini cabinets almost perfectly replicate the original machines’ features, right down to the Pepper’s Ghost effect. It comes at a price, though. For each 17″ tall arcade cabinet, get ready to shell out $339.99.

The two machines are available for pre-order at the Big Bad Toy Store and should arrive around August 2023. Previously, the company had released near-perfect miniature replicas of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and other NAMCO titles. I owned a couple of these and found them to be worth the cost at the time, around $200-$250. This newest price point is a bit much. The construction is solid, and the cabs make great display pieces. However, you can pick up a used or even new Arcade1UP machine for the same price.

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Take a trip back in time and relive the halcyon days of the arcades with Taito’s seminal coin-op classic, Space Invaders – brought to you by Numskull Designs as an authentic, carefully engineered replica! The only difference between this fully playable, extremely realistic arcade cab and the original is that it will conveniently fit into your home or office! A completely new and re-engineered ¼ scale cabinet manufactured in wood to match the original arcades from the 1970s.

  • Official Taito product: ¼ scale replica of the original Space Invaders arcade cabinet
  • Fully playable cabinet using the original arcade ROM
  • Includes mirror screen with “Pepper’s ghost effect”, based on the original cabinet
  • Realistic replicas – everything from the artwork, shape and buttons match the original
  • High-quality: Made for durability, playability, and portability
  • Comes in collector’s packaging with original artwork
  • Includes an internal rechargeable lithium battery, 3W speakers and more
  • Dimensions Height: 17″ (44cm) x Width:  6.5″ (16.6cm) x Depth: 8.8″ (22.5cm)
  • Shipping from the factory in June 2023 for delivery July / August 2023
  • Includes official Space Invaders Part II collectors coin
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store] [Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

Mondo To Release A 1:6 Scale ‘Masters of the Universe’ Panthor

Mike Phalin
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Mondo To Release A 1:6 Scale ‘Masters of the Universe’ Panthor

Last month we covered the release of Mondo’s massive 1:6 scale Battle Cat. Now the company is showing off a rival Panthor at DesignerCon. Mondo posted a single picture of Skeletor riding the purple feline on Instagram. Much like the new Battle Cat, Panthor features multiple interchangeable heads and variations of the original Mattel toy’s armor.

I’d feel safe saying that when this figure is up for pre-order, Panthor will also include a 1:6 scale Skeletor. The one in the picture below looks a bit different than the version we saw for sale a while ago, at least as far as the head sculpt goes. The armor seems mostly the same but with a black color scheme instead of purple.

Panthor’s body will probably be identical to Battle Cats. We can see that the body armor/saddle is the same, but just in a different color. I’m okay with that. The heads are undoubtedly different, for sure. The release date appears to be this spring. So, the figures should be going up for pre-order soon.

Battle Cat sold out very quickly. The $499 figure measured 18″ long by 12″ tall. Mondo’s artists and designers also threw in a Cringer head and even a Cringer kitten figure. However, the little touches make the hefty price tag worth it. Panthor probably won’t have a kitten accessory, but he is getting a mantle with massive ram horns. Expect the price for Skeletor’s steed to be the same as Battle Cat’s.

Attendees could purchase a limited edition 1:6 scale Anti Eternia He-Man during the convention. The figure was going for $235 and was limited to only 1,500 pieces.

Mondo also showcased other figures at DisgnerCon, including Man-Thing:

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJpHxPpGuo/

Lots of Godzilla merchandise:

Did you pre-order Battle Cat last month? If not, will you try to pick up a Panthor? Let us know in the comments section below.

[Source: Mondo’s Instagram]

Hasbro Puts Rarely Seen X-Men Baddies In A Legends Boxset

Mike Phalin
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Hasbro Puts Rarely Seen X-Men Baddies In A Legends Boxset

Hasbro is starting to dig deep into the Marvel catalog for Legends figures. Sadly, if you were a fan of certain X-Men characters like Stryfe or Vertigo, you’ll need to buy this $124.99 box set to bring them home. The X-Men Villains set, which will ship in May next year, includes Stryfe, Zero, Pretty Boy, Vertigo, and Random.

The figures, as is to be expected from the Marvel Legends series, are lite on accessories. Strive, Polaris, Vertigo, and Pretty Boy have two pairs of interchangeable hands. Pretty boy comes with two pistols and firing/smoke effects. Zero comes with a large warp portal effects piece. Oddly, we don’t get an alternate “reveal” head for Stryfe.

Stryfe and Random showed up in Toy Biz’s long-running X-MEN line of action figures from the ’90s. What was Stryfe’s play feature? His gigantic helmet rolled up to reveal that the mutant was a clone of Cable. Aside from having the typical superhuman attributes found in many characters from that era, Stryfe also had psionic powers. However, these things are a bit difficult to show in a toy unless they’re physical manifestations of weapons. Instead, the original toy came with a giant mace. He can still be picked up on a card for less than $20 on eBay. Random fared a little better. His figure came out in 1994 when the Toy Biz line was getting more detailed and less cheap looking. His play feature was just a spring-loaded arm cannon.

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Heroes are only as good as their adversaries and in their 60-year history, the X-Men have faced some of the fiercest foes in comics.

  • X-MEN VILLAINS TAKE OVER MARVEL LEGENDS: Heroes are only as good as their adversaries and in their 60-year history, the X-Men have faced some of the fiercest foes in comics
  • X-MEN-INSPIRED: These Marvel’s Random, Marvel’s Pretty Boy, Marvel’s Vertigo, Marvel’s Stryfe, & Marvel’s Zero Hasbro Marvel Legends action figures are inspired by the characters’ appearances in X-Men comics
  • COMIC-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: These X-Men action figures come with 15 accessories, including alternate hands, a warp portal, blasters, and blaster effect accessories.

What other rarely-seen X-MEN baddies would you like to see appear in the Marvel Legends line? Let us know below.

[Source: Hasbro Pulse]

Godzilla VS Mechagodzilla VS King Caesar In One Box Set!

Mike Phalin
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Godzilla VS Mechagodzilla VS King Caesar In One Box Set!

I was on the fence regarding Mezco’s 5 Points series. So far, nothing really caught my eye. Well, that was until this morning when I saw that the series was going to release a Godzilla VS Mechagodzilla boxset that also included King Caesar! That’s how you get my money! Coming next Summer, the $65 box set consists of the three main kaiju from Jun Fukuda’s 1974 film and several FX parts to recreate several iconic battles. Sadly, Anguirus sits this one out, but Mechagodzilla makes up by coming with several accessories!

Mezco does not list how tall these figures are, but after checking out some reviews, they appear to be slightly larger than the typical 3.75″ action figure size and closer to the 1:12 scale. There are no diorama pieces included in this set, just Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, and King Caesar. If you’re looking for a set that comes with some small buildings, check out the Godzilla VS Hedorah set from earlier this year.

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Intent on taking over the planet and stopping Godzilla should he interfere, aliens build a mechanical version of the King of the Monsters. Realizing Mechagodzilla may be too strong to take on alone, humanity summons the legendary King Caesar to assist Godzilla in battle. This beastly box of behemoths can barely contain Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, and King Caesar – all with interchangeable head portraits and their own unique accessories!

Here’s a list of all the accessories in the boxset:

  • Two (2) Godzilla head portraits
  • Two (2) Mechagodzilla head portraits
  • Two (2) King Caesar head portraits
  • One (1) heat ray FX for Godzilla
  • Two (2) Space Beam FX for Mechagodzilla
  • One (1) Cross Attack Beam FX for Mechagodzilla
  • Two (2) interchangeable Finger Missile hands for Mechagodzilla
  • One (1) Prism Eye FX for King Caesar
  • Three (3) display bases

What do you think of Mezco’s latest 5 Points set? Let us know in the comments section below.

[Source: Mezco]

Exo-6’s Admiral James T. Kirk Figure Is Already Sold Out!

Mike Phalin
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Exo-6’s Admiral James T. Kirk Figure Is Already Sold Out!

No sooner was Star Trek: The Motion Picture‘s Admiral Kirk available for pre-order was he sold out. I’d been keeping my eye on EXO-6’s site all launch day, and somehow, between refreshes, James T. Kirk in his ’70s spaceware came and went. If Kirk were still available, he would have cost $175 plus $25 in shipping.

The 1:6 scale version of Admiral Kirk was noticeably light on accessories. The figure only came with his accurately tailored Starfleet Admiral’s uniform, badge, boots, and bio-monitor. There’s no doubt that the artists at EXO-6 got this depiction of Kirk just as right as when he ventured on his first cinematic journey abroad, the newly refitted Enterprise 1701-A.

Thankfully, EXO-6 included a screen-accurate 1:1 delta badge from Fansets to compensate for the lack of phasers and other Star Trek technology. If Kirk again comes up for pre-order, we’ll update you here at Clownfish TV.

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Now The Captain that started it all makes his first appearance as an EXO-6 Museum Quality 1/6 scale collectible figure from EXO-6.  Depicted in his formal Admiral’s uniform, we see Kirk in his first appearance in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, recreating the look he had as he beheld his true love, the Enterprise, in all her refitted beauty.

  • Fully Articulated Body: More than 30 points of articulation allow the figure to be displayed in multiple dynamic poses, approximately 30 cm tall.
  • Realistic Portrait: Kirk’s deep affection for the Enterprise is evident on the face of this figure. Lovingly rendered by a top artist, this excellent likeness of William Shatner as Kirk is specially hand-painted.
  • Starfleet Formal Admiral’s Uniform: Meticulously researched, this duty uniform matches the pattern and color of the original costume recreated in 1:6 scale. Debated for years, the color of this film costume comes as close as possible to the actual set used colors that appeared on screen as grey or green, depending on the lighting in the scene. An authentically scaled bio-monitor is permanently affixed to the belt area.
  • Boots: Soft plastic boots sculpted to match the cut and style of the original movie footwear.
  • Display Base: A hexagonal display base will provide additional support for the figure.

Would you have ordered Admiral Kirk if he were available? Let us know below!

[Source: EXO-6]

DC Comics Announces New 2023 Event “Dawn of DC”

Jacob Airey
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DC Comics Announces New 2023 Event “Dawn of DC”

DC Comics announced their new 2023 initiative which will tell stories of their flagship character while promising to highlight fan-favorite secondary characters.

“DC Comics is embarking on a yearlong storytelling initiative: Dawn of DC. Following the events of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and DC Universe: Lazarus Planet, the world’s superheroes have emerged from the biggest, most devastating battles of their lives and are reinvigorated in their fights against evil. With epic new storylines, over 20 exciting new titles, superstar creative teams, and villains that will push the heroes beyond their limits in bold adventures, this line-wide, multievent narrative initiative kicks off with January’s Action Comics #1051,” they said on their website.

New titles will feature characters such as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, the Doom Patrol, Superboy, Shazam, Steel, and a handful of others.

DC Comics chief creative officer Jim Lee said, “After the near-Multiverse-ending events in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and DC Universe: Lazarus Planet, the DC Universe will be heading toward the light.”

“With brand-new series and story arcs from some of the top creative members in comics, Dawn of DC is one of our most ambitious initiatives ever and is a chance for us to tell bigger and bolder stories across our line,” he added.

It is not just heroes who are getting the spotlight. Batman rogues like the Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and the Penguin will also play major roles in the new initiative.

“Dawn of DC is an easy entry point for both lifelong readers and those picking up a comic for the first time to dive into the new stories. Over 20 new comic titles will be launching throughout 2023,” DC explained.

“Dawn of DC” will officially launch in January 2023 with Superman leading the way in the aforementioned Action Comics #1051.

Bradley Cooper Cast In The Role Of Frank Bullitt, Originally Played By Steve McQueen

Jacob Airey
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Bradley Cooper Cast In The Role Of Frank Bullitt, Originally Played By Steve McQueen

The character of Frank Bullitt was first seen in the 1968 film ‘Bullitt’ where the police detective faces the Chicago mob. He was originally played by ‘The Magnificent Seven’ actor Steve McQueen, is going to be revisited in an upcoming film directed by Steven Spielberg who has tapped ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Bradley Cooper to take over the role.

Deadline reports, “Steven Spielberg looks to have found his Frank Bullitt as sources tell Deadline Bradley Cooper has closed a deal to play the no-nonsense San Francisco cop in the new original Bullitt story centered on the classic character famously played by Steven McQueen in the 1968 thriller, which is set up at Warner Bros. Cooper will also produce the pic along with Spielberg and his producing partner Kristie Macosko Krieger (marking their second collaboration after Maestro), with Josh Singer on board to pen the script. Steve McQueen’s son, Chad ,and granddaughter Molly McQueen will exec produce the new movie.”

The movie is not intended to be a remake of ‘Bullitt,’ but will feature the character in an original story.

The 1968 action film ‘Bullitt’ follows the exploits of San Francisco Policeman Lt. Frank Bullitt, played by Steve McQueen. It is known for its iconic car chase scene featuring the character’s Ford Mustang racing a Dodge Charger. The film would win Best Film Editing at the 1969 Academy Awards and cemented McQueen’s status as a Hollywood star prior to death in 1980.

You can watch a clip from the car chase scene here:

McQueen’s production company Solar Productions and Warner Bros.-Seven Arts made the film with Philip D’Antoni producing the movie. It was directed by Peter Yates, who would go on to direct several acclaimed films.

It was based on the 1963 action novel ‘Mute Witness’ written by Robert L. Fish who was using the pseudonym Robert Pike at the time of publication. The screenplay for the movie was written by Alan R. Trustman and Harry Kleiner.

We’re Giving Away a GAOMON PD156Pro Pen Display Digital Art Tablet!

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We’re Giving Away a GAOMON PD156Pro Pen Display Digital Art Tablet!

Attention all digital artists! Clownfish Studios is teaming up with Gaomon to give away a digital art tablet! One lucky winner will be drawn at random to receive a Gaomon PD156Pro Pen Display, a fantastic little unit that we reviewed here. How do you enter? Simply use the contest widget below to follow the Gaomon and Clownfish Studios social media accounts on the list!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Prize: GAOMON PD156Pro Pen Display * 1
( If the winner has purchased a PD156Pro before 11/30/2022, such as the upcoming Black Friday, please provide the PD156Pro order number and GAOMON will refund in full the product cost!)

Shipping and Tax: GAOMON will bear shipping cost. The winner will need pay the custom tax.

Everyone gets multiple chances to win, and a winner will be drawn at random from eligible entries. Winner will be contacted via e-mail so we can obtain shipping address.

We currently only can ship to the following countries:
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Contest ends on 12/02/2022. Open to entrants 18+ in the countries listed above. No purchase necessary to win. Entrants will be bound by this site’s Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions of various social media platforms. Void where prohibited. Good luck!

Video Game ‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel’ Is Getting A “Northern War” Anime

Jacob Airey
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Video Game ‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel’ Is Getting A “Northern War” Anime

The RPG video game ‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel’ from developer Nihon Falcom is getting an anime adaption. The Japanese production company Tatsunoko Production and director Hidekazu Sato is producing the series set to be released in January 2023. Subtitled “Northern War,” Shoji Hara is handling the character designs.

Anime News Network revealed the Japanese cast list:

  • Lavian Winslet (voiced by Makoto Koichi)
  • Martin S. Robinson (voiced by Yuichi Nakamura)
  • Iseria Frost (voiced by Sarah Emi Bridcutt)
  • Talion Drake (voiced by Yuuki Ono)
  • Rean Schwarzer (voice by Koki Uchiyama)
  • Altina Orion (voiced by Inori Minase)
  • Glark Grommash (voice by Haruhiko Jo)
  • Jayna Storm (voiced by Mie Sonozaki)

Uchiyama said in a press release, “It blows my mind to think that it’s been about ten years since the first Trails of Cold Steel game was released. Time goes by so quickly. I was also incredibly curious to see how Rean would fit into this anime adaptation of the Trails of Cold Steel series. Please look forward to next year’s broadcast.”

You can watch the teaser below:

Wikipedia describes the show’s synopsis as follows,

“The anime follows Lavian Winslet, a girl born in North Ambria, a poor country located in the northwest of Zemurian continent. She enlists in the Northern Jaegers, the largest mercenary corps in Zemuria to protect her hometown, while distinguishing herself from her grandfather, Vlad, the renounced hero who betrayed their country. Prior to the start of the anime, Lavian assembles a platoon with Martin S. Robinson, Iseria Frost and Talion Drake for a secret mission to Erebonia, an imperialistic country to the south, to gather information about the “Imperial Hero” whose existence spells a national threat to their country.”

The first ‘The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel’ was released in 2013 with a sequel being released in 2014.

‘Himouto Umaru-chan R’ Comedy Anime Gets An English Dub

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‘Himouto Umaru-chan R’ Comedy Anime Gets An English Dub

‘Himouto! Umaru-chan’ a slice-of-life comedy manga created by Sankaku Head and published by the Tokyo-based publisher Shueisha between 2013 and 2018. The Japanese anime studio Doga Kobo picked up the series for an anime adaptation in 2015 with a second season titled ‘Himouto Umaru-chan R’ being released in 2017. HiDive announced that they had acquired the license to stream it in North America with an English dub.

“Himouto Umaru-chan R is getting a dub? It’s about time; why did it take so long, anyway? There were plenty of behind-the-scenes reasons, but we never gave up on the idea of dubbing the second season one day. That day has finally arrived, and to make it up to all of you for waiting this long, we’re releasing the English dub for ALL 12 episodes,” they said on their website.

They also released the cast list:

  • Umaru Doma – Emily Neves
  • Taihei Doma – Adam Noble
  • Kirie Motoba – Jad Saxton
  • Sylphynford Tachibana – Christina Kelly
  • Nana Ebina- Sara Ornelas
  • Alex – Scott Gibbs
  • Bomber- Jason Douglas
  • Hikari – Kira Vincent-Davis
  • Ms. Kanau – Maggie Flecknoe
  • Vice Principal – Kyle Colby Jones

Kyle Colby Jones works as both the ADR director and script writer for the dub.

You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,

“Umaru Doma is a model student who has a hidden side: when she gets home each day, she puts on her hamster hoodie and turns into a sluggish otaku fond of junk food. As Umaru continues these daily antics, the friendship between her and her classmates—Nana Ebina, Kirie Motoba, and Sylphinford Tachibana—deepens, and more and more interesting events begin to unfold.

Of course, these events give rise to numerous questions. What did Nana ask of Umaru’s brother Taihei? Who is the mysterious girl with the diamond hairpin? And most important of all: why does this girl seem to know Umaru? These questions and more will be answered in Himouto! Umaru-chan R!”

‘Himōto! Umaru-chan’ also received a video game in 2015 developed by FuRyu for the Playstation Vita.

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