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Alice Cooper Joins Super7’s ReAction Figure Line

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Alice Cooper Joins Super7’s ReAction Figure Line

No more Mr. Nice Guy! No more Mr. Clean! He used to be such a sweet, sweet thing. Now he’s just obscene. The leather-clad Godfather of Shock Rock is getting a brand new action figure!
Super7‘s line of ReAction figures continues to grow and incorporate new faces. Today we learned that Alice Cooper is joining the retro-inspired 3.75″ toy line. However, Cooper isn’t making his debut on any standard blister card. No, no. Alice will arrive on a custom One Billion Dollar note-themed card!

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Super7 is honored to add rock music legend Alice Cooper to the ReAction Figures World! This debut release is packaged on a special cardback inspired by his legendary 1973 Billion Dollar Babies album. The Billion Dollar Babies Alice ReAction Figure features metallic paint accents and comes with a microphone and his infamous pet snake as accessories

These sorts of days of rock may be long gone, but thankfully footage of Alice’s early touring days still exists. Check out the video below for his Billion Dollar Babies tour.

Alice Cooper is not Super7’s only music-based action figure. While the ReAction line is known for movie characters, the toy company has also produced several figures from the music industry. These include members of Ghost, Grandmaster Flash, the members of RUN DMC, Motorhead’s Lemmy, and more. Click here to check out Super7’s entire catalog of music ReAction figures.
Alice Cooper is no stranger to the action figure market. Over the years, there have been quite a few different releases. However, my favorite will always be the McFarlane Toys version from 2000. This was a time when McFarlane was producing a lot of diorama figures. Alice came with a guillotine stage, a severed head, and many accessories.
It wasn’t so much a toy but a large display piece.

Let us know what you think about the ReAction figure of Alice Cooper in the comments section below.
[Source: Super7]

‘Fall Guys’ Coming To Switch & XBOX, Goes Free-To-Play

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‘Fall Guys’ Coming To Switch & XBOX, Goes Free-To-Play

The famous obstacle course/elimination party game Fall Guys is finally coming to XBOX and Nintendo’s Switch console. Now everyone can waddle their bean person towards the goal line!
Previously, the game was only available on PC and PS4/PS5. Thanks to Digital Trends, we learned that in anticipation of the game’s widening release, Fall Guys is going free-to-play. The title had been priced at $20. Although this is a budget price, the real moneymaker is all DLC packs you can purchase to deck out your avatar.
Linking your Epic Games account, you’ll gain access to cross-platform and cross-progression. So yep, if you’ve amassed a massive collection of outfits on PC or PS4, that will all carry over to the Switch and XBOX versions.
June 21st is when Fall Guys go free to play. So, hold out another month if you were thinking of buying the game. For existing players, Fall Guys is offering up some exclusive new outfits. Check out the trailer below for more details!

Fall Guys is going Free for All, welcoming more players than ever before to the Blunderdome to compete for the Crown—fully supporting cross-play, cross-platform parties and cross-progression with the use of your Epic Games Account.

Fall Guys is an elimination game that features multiple rounds set in various obstacle courses with varying rules. For example, some contests require you to race towards a goal line; others ask you to memorize which square you’ll need to stand on so you don’t drop into the void.
Honestly, it’s a simple game, but the physics of your bean person is where the challenge lies. Sometimes even minor gaps in the floor can prove challenging if you’re bumping into others or other players are purposely pushing/grabbing you. On the other hand, staying in the game for multiple rounds is rewarding.
What do you think of Fall Guys? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Digital Trends]

Elvira’s New Doll From Mezco Is Not For Children

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Elvira’s New Doll From Mezco Is Not For Children

Elvira is one of those characters timeless characters in pop culture. Cassandra Peterson’s gothic valley girl who’s always ready with a fantastic rack and endless innuendo is a horror genre staple. However, this year feels like it’s Elvira-centric. She recently got her cult-classic comic book series re-released and has three new action figures coming out: two from NECA and this latest one from Mezco.
Mezco’s LDD line of dolls takes horror icons and turns them into cute…ish creations. Elvira, now, has her own entry in this line. The 10″ tall figure has five points of articulation and doesn’t skip any details. It’s all here, her dagger, distinctive eye make-up, big hair, and, of course, her ample chest.
The LDD Elvira doll is priced at $55 and should arrive between October and December 2022.

Mezco
Mezco
Mezco
Mezco
Mezco
Mezco

Elvira Mistress of the Dark sports her iconic baring black dress and batty, teased hair. The proprietress of horror comes complete with a dagger that she can hold and also store neatly on her waist belt.
LDD Presents Elvira Mistress of the Dark stands 10” tall and features 5 points of articulation. She is packaged in a window box, perfect for display.

I was a big fan of Elvira as a kid, and not because of the typical reason most males found her fascinating. I was a horror junky who grew up in the backroom of a VHS rental shop. So her riffing on terrible horror films was right up my alley. Her shows also introduced me to several oddities of the genre I would have never learned about otherwise. You know, the weird stuff like Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde.


Horror movie hosts need to make a resurgence. What was your first experience with the Mistress of the Dark? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Mezco]

SDCC 2022 Exclusive: It’s Bruce Lee Vs The VHS Clamshell Box!

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SDCC 2022 Exclusive: It’s Bruce Lee Vs The VHS Clamshell Box!

Diamond Select has an exclusive SDCC 2022 Bruce Lee, and he is hitting all the right nostalgic pressure points. The action figure comes inside a case that resembles the long-gone clamshell VHS cases. I hope it makes the same loud creaking sound I remember from childhood.
The Lee figure is decked out in the black pants shoes he wore in Enter The Dragon. Unfortunately, Diamond Select probably couldn’t get the rights to the film’s poster art, so this figure’s packaging is called Bruce Lee The Dragon.
The figure stands at 7″ tall and is priced at a surprisingly affordable $25. Not bad, considering NECA figures are going for $35+ nowadays by comparison. Only 4,000 of these Lee figures will be produced. A release date was not listed on Diamond Select’s site.
The martial arts master comes with the following accessories:

  • Nunchucks
  • Escrima sticks
  • Bo staff
  • Display base
  • (3) pairs of interchangeable hands
Diamond Select
Diamond Select
Diamond Select

This fully articulated 7-inch figure of Bruce Lee features him shirtless, in black pants, and includes nunchucks, escrima sticks, a bo staff and a display base. With interchangeable hands and over 16 points of articulation, this figure of the legendary fighter can take on an army and come out kicking!

This isn’t the only SDCC 2022 exclusive action figure to feature the VHS cover theme. Right now, there are three more that can be pre-ordered. These include John Wick, Daniel LaRusso (Cobra Kai), and Johnny Lawrence (Cobra Kai). LaRusso and Lawrence only come with display stands, while Wick comes with guns. The three figures are also $25 each and are limited to 4,000 pieces.
Now, where are the Killer Klowns From Outer Space and Nada (They Live) figures in this VHS packaging? Personally, I find these packages far more display-worthy than what we see from NECA. Then again, I’m a sucker for VHS artwork from the early ’80s. It’s something that never gets replicated with today’s DVD or Blu-ray advertising.
Let us know what you think about these action figures in the comments section below.
[Source: Diamond Select]

Two New D-Stage Dioramas Showcase Classic ‘Harry Potter’ Moments

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Two New D-Stage Dioramas Showcase Classic ‘Harry Potter’ Moments

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has maintained its hold on audiences for years, even after the last book of the series was published and the last Potter movie hit theatres. Beast Kingdom has something new to offer for fans out there looking for new and unique collectibles featuring the scarred wizard and his friends.
The two Diorama Stage collectibles feature scenes from the first two Harry Potter books/movies. In the initial Harry Potter movie, the young orphaned wizard managed to catch the Golden Snitch during a Quidditch Match. Imagine all the lawsuits Hogwarts would be subject to, thanks to all the kids getting concussions or worse.
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, an incarnation of Lord Voldemort unleashes the deadly Basilisk that dwells beneath Hogwarts. During the story’s climax, Harry is able to defeat the giant serpent when the Sword of Gryffindor presents itself to Mr. Potter.
Each diorama is priced at $39.99. Expect these to arrive in March 2023.

Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom

The magical world of Harry Potter celebrates its 20th anniversary. Beast Kingdom’s ‘Entertainment Experience Brand’ is proud to be part of the excitement with the launch of many fun collectibles.

Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom
Beast Kingdom

The special edition D-Stage ‘Staging Your Dream’ Harry Potter series is the latest upgrade to the celebrated collection, bringing to life two classic movie scenes in meticulous detail.
The high-quality coloring and carving is all condensed into a six-inch, 360-degree design that allows collectors to relive some of the most exciting scenes from the movies.

Something I’ve always wondered: how did Wizards and Witches deal with unwanted pregnancies? We already learned how they dealt with bowel movements, but what about inconvenient conception?
Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Beast Kingdom] [Source: Beast Kingdom]

SDCC 2022 Exclusive: Celebrate 40 Years Of Snake Eyes and Timber

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SDCC 2022 Exclusive: Celebrate 40 Years Of Snake Eyes and Timber

Four decades ago, the first Snake Eyes action figure hit store shelves with the new 3.75″ tall G.I. Joe action figure line. Hasbro captured lightning in a bottle, and kids everywhere were pitting Joes vs. Cobra in homes, playgrounds, and pools. The one Joe all kids wanted more than the others? Snake Eyes, of course!
The ninja without a voice. The wordless hero. The hardest to friggin find figure of the early 1980! Snake Eyes has finally been captured in this variant diorama from Diamond Select. This SDCC 2022 exclusive is now available for pre-order. Snake Eyes stands at 10″ tall and is accompanied by his wolf companion, Timber. Timber has explosive rear paws. I never knew about this feature in some wolves.
This dynamic diorama will only set you back $49.99.

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The ninja Snake Eyes returns for Diamond Comics’ 40th Anniversary in this exclusive variant G.I. Joe Gallery Diorama! Depicting the silent warrior in his cartoon colors, sword raised alongside his pet wolf Timber, this Gallery Diorama stands approximately 10 inches tall. It comes packaged in a full-color window box and is made of high-quality PVC. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!

If you’re looking for the original version of the diorama that features Snake Eyes in his black outfit, click here to order that one. At the time of writing, Diamond Select has three left in stock. This one is also priced at $49.99.
DS also has a few other pieces of G.I. Joe merchandise for pre-order. These include G.I. Joe Minimates, a Destro bust, a Storm Shadow bust, and two Destro dioramas. Since this marks the ’80s Joe toys line’s 40th anniversary, expect to see a lot of merch to land this year.
Who was your favorite Joe or Cobra? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Diamond Select]

Shonen Jumps Announces Conclusion To ‘My Hero Academia’ Spin-Off ‘Vigilantes’

Jacob Airey
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Shonen Jumps Announces Conclusion To ‘My Hero Academia’ Spin-Off ‘Vigilantes’

The ‘My Hero Academia’ spin-off prequel manga series ‘Vigilantes’ began publishing on August 20, 2016, written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court for Shonen Jump. Viz Media began publishing it in English for North America in 2021. It exists in the same universe as ‘My Hero Academia’ created by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has run for 125 chapters, but Shonen Jump recently announced that the series will come to an end.
The story follows a good Samaritan who goes by the Crawler who uses his powers, known as “quirks,” who gets recruited along with social media influencer Pop Step by the vigilante Knuckleduster to battle crime on the streets.
“My Hero Academia spinoff manga My Hero Academia: Vigilantes—written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court—follows heroes who use their powers to fight villains without a license, and it’s officially getting ready to wrap up its run. Chapter 125 made its way to the Shonen Jump app in English on Friday, and the last page reveals that the final chapter is coming on May 27,” Crunchyroll said on their website.
Shonen Jump shared an image from the penultimate chapter on their Twitter:


Furuhashi described the difference between ‘My Hero Academia’ and ‘Vigilantes’ during a panel at the 2019 Naples Comicon.
“The idea of “what is a hero” is the same in both works, but what changes is the same idea depending on the target,” he said. “My Hero Academia is a shōnen, a genre with a well-defined structure and tropes were, to take as an example, the protagonist always needs to be a good guy. However, in Vigilantes, we can explore the “dark side” of the characters, we can make them do mistakes and the protagonist doesn’t need to always shine as in the traditional shōnen way and this “darkness” can make them emphasize the ‘light’ of the former.”
My Hero Academia Fandom describes the synopsis as follows,
“The manga is about Koichi Haimawari, a young man who despite not being a licensed hero, uses his Quirk to help others. After he and a street performer, Kazuho Haneyama, are harassed by a group of thugs, they are saved thanks to the vigilante, Knuckleduster, who recruits Koichi to become a vigilante himself.”
The manga has been serialized in Jump GIGA and the online magazine Shonen Jump+.

‘Amazing Fantasy’ #1000 Planned To Celebrate Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary

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‘Amazing Fantasy’ #1000 Planned To Celebrate Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary

Marvel is planning on celebrating one of their flagship characters in style as the 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man gets closer. Peter Parker and his alter ego was introduced in Marvel Comics by legendary creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in the pages of the 1962 ‘Amazing Fantasy’ issue 52. Decades later, Spidey’s legacy will be celebrated in issue 1000 of the same comic book that launched him with stories from various writers and artists.
“Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Hickman, Dan Slott, Jim Cheung, Olivier Coipel and more tell all-new ‘Spider-Man’ stories in a giant-sized one-shot this August,” Marvel Comics explained on their website. “This year marks 60 years of one of comic books’ greatest icons: Spider-Man! In addition to an exciting relaunch of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, a stunning variant cover program, and more, Marvel Comics will also celebrate this milestone anniversary with a special issue honoring the comic that started it all, AMAZING FANTASY.”
They also released an image of the upcoming cover:


Marvel Comics also announced some of the features of the comic book:

  • Visionary writer Neil Gaiman’s grand return to the Marvel Universe
  • Emmy Award winning creator behind Veep and Avenue 5 Armando Iannucci’s Marvel Comics debut
  • Spider-Man mastermind Dan Slott and superstar artist Jim Cheung team up to explore the enduring love between Peter
  • Parker and Mary Jane Watson in a story set in the far future
  • Acclaimed artist Michael Cho and novelist Anthony Falcone introduce a new Spider-Man villain
  • Ho Che Anderson crafts a horror-fueled Spidey adventure that cuts to Peter Parker’s core
  • Plus stories by Rainbow Rowell, Jonathan Hickman, and many more!

Spider-Man has become one of the most recognizable of the Marvel Comics canon. Besides his own comics, he has also partnered with Fantastic Four, Defenders, SHIELD, New Warriors, and the Avengers. He was also a founding member of the New Avengers. For a time, he was the main character of “Marvel Team-Up.”

Super7’s ThunderCats Ultimates Wave 6 Pays Homage to LJN

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Super7’s ThunderCats Ultimates Wave 6 Pays Homage to LJN

Super7’s ThunderCats Ultimates is starting to rehash earlier figures, but at least this wave is honoring the original ThunderCats toys of the 1980s. With simplified paint jobs and fewer accessories, Wave 6 brings us back to when LJN produced toys based on Lion-O’s friends and foes.
Cheetara, Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, and Monkian encompass this latest wave. Although these figures are priced at the typical $55, there will be less in each box than usual. We spotted this listing over at Toy Ark. For some reason, the direct link to the figures on Super7’s official website is returning a 404 error message.

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Super7
Accessories include:
2x interchangeable heads
6x interchangeable hands
1x Red Sword of Omens
1x Red Claw Shield
Super7
Accessories include:
2x interchangeable heads
4x interchangeable hands
1x Flail with metal chain
Removable helmet
Super7
Accessories include:
2x interchangeable heads
8x interchangeable hands
1x Staff
Super7
Accessories include:
2x interchangeable heads
1x Sword of Plun-Darr
1x Dagger
1x Removable headdress
The LJN ThunderCats toys were interesting. They were larger than the 3.75″ Kenner and Hasbro figures we were used to at the time. The play features for Mumm-Ra and Lion-O were a bit out of left field. The two main characters had light-up gimmicks rather than just the simple arm swinging action features. Lion-O’s and Mumm-Ra’s eyes plate would glow when you pressed a unique battery-powered “power ring” on their backs. The issue I remember is that you’d have to press the device hard to get a good connection.

LJN, long after the company’s demise, became infamous in the late 2000s with the help of the Angry Video Game Nerd. Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, LJN published several video games based on movie and comic book licenses. Mainly appearing on the NES console, LJN games were typically quick cash-ins that rarely rose above the level of rentals at best.

In the comments section below, let us know what you think about this retro series of ThunderCats Ultimates.
[Source: Toy Ark]

Super7’s ReAction ‘Star Trek: TNG’ Wave 2 Finally Gives Us ARMUS!

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Super7’s ReAction ‘Star Trek: TNG’ Wave 2 Finally Gives Us ARMUS!

Ever since the character was first introduced in the 23rd episode of the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Armus has been one of the most fascinating creatures in the franchise’s lore. This slimy and mysterious creature deserves more love. It was so powerful that Armus got Denise Crosby out of her contract.
It only took a few decades, but Armus finally has its own action figure thanks to Super7’s second wave of Star Trek: TNG ReAction figures. Joining the evil sludge are Commander Riker, Counselor Troi, Lt. Commander La Forge, Dr. Crusher, and Q in his robes of judgment.
Each figure is priced at $18, and they stand at 3.75″, with five points of articulation. The entire wave can be picked up for $108. The first wave is also available if you need Picard, Data, and Worf.

Super7 | CBS Studios, Inc.
Super7 | CBS Studios, Inc.

Why Armus was never revised in Star Trek is a mystery to me. I’m not counting Lower Decks because anything associated with Trek since 2005 is a soulless product to me. The creature had immense power, and its origins were shrouded in mystery. What would have happened if Armus could get off Vagra II in search of the beings who created it? It’s also a missed opportunity in that we never saw the creature’s creators, who were said to be so beautiful that their sight “now dazzles all who see them.”
When Galoob originally had the license to create Star Trek: TNG figures, the MicroMachines company didn’t make many adversaries for the crew to battle. The first series had most of the bridge crew and featured nicely detailed faces and uniforms. Before the toy line perished, Gloob produced a Ferengi, Antican, Selay, and Q. There were plans to release more figures and playsets, but that didn’t happen.
Here’s a rundown of the released and unreleased figures based on the first season of TNG.


[Source: Super7]
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