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Rosario Dawson Represents Ahsoka Tano’s New Premium Format Figure

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Rosario Dawson Represents Ahsoka Tano’s New Premium Format Figure

A lone Jedi on the planet Corvus stands against a tyrannical Magistrate. Settlers fear for their lives, afraid to speak out or fight against the current “government.” It will take the efforts of both Ahsoka Tano and Din Djarin, the Mandalorian, to liberate the settlement.
This episode of The Mandalorian’s second season brought Ahsoka into the live-action realm of Star Wars. Rosario Dawson did a fine job portraying the Gray Jedi who was out to find what happened to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Sideshow Collectibles is celebrating this interpretation of Tano with a Premium Format Figure. Ahsoka will be constructed from polystone and lots of tailored fabric. While both lightsabers are ignited, there is no light-up feature. Sculptor Matt Black managed to capture Dawson’s face perfectly. The level of detail on display here is impressive.
Ahsoka will stand 18.75″ tall and is priced at $635. The Premium Format Figure will arrive in our galaxy sometime between November 2022 and February 2023. Pre-orders are open now at Sideshow Collectibles.

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The polystone Ahsoka Tano Premium Format Figure features a mixed media costume application. Her pleated pants and brown belt are carefully tailored fabric, featuring stitching, patterning, and beading to bring even the most subtle details to life. Additionally, Ahsoka Tano’s top, arm bands, gauntlets, and tabi boots are sculpted with a variety of textures and paint applications to mimic the appearance of armor, woven straps, and pinched cloth. Her signature orange complexion contrasts with the dark colors of her outfit, and her portrait bears her iconic white markings, as well as her unique blue and white lekku and montrals.

It will be interesting to see where Ahsoka Tano’s Disney+ series goes. We’ll finally have a live-action Thrawn, probably, but how many other remnants from the “Legends” books will be dug up by Disney? And is that a good thing?
Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Sideshow Collectibles]

This ‘Power of the Primes’ Figure Includes Optimus and Orion Pax!

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This ‘Power of the Primes’ Figure Includes Optimus and Orion Pax!

Another year, another batch of classic Optimus Prime action figures from Hasbro. The latest line is called the Power of the Primes, a welcome departure from some of the recent Cybertron-related toys.
This Prime is based on the G1 version of Optimus. While many of us Transformers fans usually have several Primes, this one should be a “must buy” because not only does he transform into a truck, but hidden in the design is Orion Pax!
Pax is the Autobot who would eventually become Optimus Prime. This figure pulls triple duty, which explains the $69.99 price tag at the Big Bad Toy Store. The Leader Class figure stands at 9″ tall and will be out this May. From the pictures, it looks like Orion Pax fits entirely into the chest area of the Optimus figure. We even get a Matrix of Leadership, too.

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The Autobots and Decepticons use Prime Masters to wield the incredible powers of the most legendary bots in the universe: the Primes. Prime Masters carry the spark of a Prime, allowing them to share a Prime’s godlike ability with other bots. Anything is possible and everything is at stake when the Power of the Primes is unleashed!
With the Matrix of Leadership, Orion Pax becomes leader of the Autobots: Optimus Prime.

Orion Pax has shown up from time to time in toy form but rarely looks like his original G1 form. The Power of the Primes finally solves that issue by giving us a design of Pax that is pretty close to how he appears in the story War Dawn. Check out the entire episode below.

What do you think of this new Transformers line? What other characters should be included? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

Ninja Turtles ‘Classic’ Two-Packs Bring Nostalgia With Modern Designs

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Ninja Turtles ‘Classic’ Two-Packs Bring Nostalgia With Modern Designs

Playmates, please! My wallet can only take so much! First, you bring back the original ’80s TMNT toys, now these cartoon-inspired two-packs! Have mercy, you fiends!
Big Bad Toy Store is currently taking pre-orders for what Playmates calls TMNT Classic two-packs. Each box will contain a Ninja Turtle and an enemy based on the design of the 1980s cartoon series. No shirtless Shredder in this set, sorry.
The four sets include Donatello Vs. Shredder, Leonardo Vs. Rocksteady, Michelangelo Vs. Bebop, and Raphael Vs. Triceraton. All the figures stand at 6″ tall and have several points of articulation. Due out in May of this year, each two-pack will be priced at $49.99.

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  • Donatello figure
    • Bo staff
    • Base
  • Shredder figure
    • Katana
    • Kama
    • 2 Fist daggers
    • Base
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  • Leonardo figure
    • 2 Katana
    • Base
  • Rocksteady figure
    • Retro-mutogen gun
    • Machete
    • Base
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  • Michelangelo figure
    • 2 Nunchaku
    • Base
  • Bebop figure
    • Shell drill
    • Base
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  • Raphael figure
    • 2 Sai
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  • Triceraton figure
    • Machine gun
    • Neutron Neutralizer
    • Base

Let the fight for New York City begin with the TMNT Classic Vs. 2-Packs from Playmates! These ultra articulated 6-inch figures include weapon accessories and bases, and come packaged together in a collector-friendly window box.

I like that a few parts from the classic weapons runner made their way into the box with Shredder. Yes, even the silly-looking kama is included. But, to be honest, I think the only thing we used that weapon for as kids was a way to have our Turtle figures glide along a zipline.
The Triceraton feels like the odd one out in this series. We go from three of the original villains to an extraterrestrial. A Foot Soldier would have been too much of a rehash from the previous two-packs. But why not one of the rock guys from Dimension X?
What do you think of the Classics line from Playmates? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

The Original Playmates Ninja Turtle Toys Return! Party Wagon Included!

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The Original Playmates Ninja Turtle Toys Return! Party Wagon Included!

It’s weird being now that generation businesses pander to because we have, supposedly, disposable incomes. Growing up, I noticed that many places went hard on nostalgia for my parents. From Betty Boop to The Three Stooges to The Wizard of Oz, that merchandise was everywhere in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Now the focus has shifted to the Generation X and the Millenial crowd.
We’ve been seeing this in the toy market over the past two decades. Nearly every plaything from the ’80s and even the ’70s is back in fashion. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appear to be the chief culprit for using the nostalgia magnet to suck money outta our pockets. So now Playmates are trying extra hard by re-releasing the original Turtles figures and the Turtle Blimp and Party Wagon!
Big Bad Toy Store now has the four original Playmates Turtles in stock with today’s inflated prices. Each brother will set you back $19.99. They’re packaged on blister cards which almost replicate the originals. There are some noticeable differences, but you’d almost mistake them for the 1988 wave at first glance. Hell, even Raph is in the same packaged pose!
Donny, Mikey, Leo, and Raph are 4″ tall, and each comes with a weapons runner. If you decide to take them out of the packaging, remember that Mikey’s ‘chucks are probably still notoriously fragile. On the back of their cards, only the four turtles are listed. So, it’s not clear if we’ll be getting reproductions of the Foot Soldiers, Rocksteady, Bebop, or The Shredder.

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Now, if you’re a big spender, then the Blimp and Party Wagon should also go into your cart. I’m not sure if it’s just inflation or because these figures may be part of a limited run, but get ready to shell out a lot of greenbacks for these two vehicles. The Blimp will set you back $79.99, and the Wagon goes for $69.99. Phew. I mean, these are cheaper than the Super7 Ultimates alternative, but good lord.
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I never had the Turtle Blimp when I was a kid. My friend did, and he would tie it to a zip line from his treehouse to the pool. The blimp was covered in clear tape because it was easy to tear. The Party Wagon, on the other hand, I got one Christmas along with the Technodrome and sewer lair. The entire area under the Christmas tree became a warzone between the Foot Clan and my various Ninja Turtles. Ah, the simple life.
What do you think of Playmates digging back up these retro toys and hiking the prices? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

Amazon’s Sci-Fi Drama ‘Night Sky’ Gets A Release Date

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Amazon’s Sci-Fi Drama ‘Night Sky’ Gets A Release Date

Amazon Studios has announced that their upcoming science fiction drama ‘Night Sky’ will be released on May 20th via their Prime Video streaming service. Amazon Studios and Legendary Television are co-producing the series with Daniel C. Connolly serving as showrunner and executive producer.
“The poignant new drama series from Legendary Television starring Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons has an updated title and will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide,” Amazon said in a press release. They added that they, “will premiere all eight episodes exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Friday, May 20.”
Originally titled ‘Lightyears,’ the show also stars Chai Hansen, Adam Bartley, Julieta Zylberberg, Rocío Hernández, Kiah McKirnan, Beth Lacke, Stephen Louis Grush, and Cass Buggé.
Legendary said on their Twitter account, “Next up from Legendary Television is NIGHT SKY, a genre-bending drama starring (Sissy Spacek) and (J.K. Simmons) as the Yorks, a couple who have a mysterious chamber buried in their backyard that leads to a strange, deserted planet. Streaming on (Prime Video) May 20th.”


Amazon Studios describes the plot synopsis as follows,
“Spanning space and time, Night Sky follows Irene (Spacek) and Franklin York (Simmons), a couple who, years ago, discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet. They’ve carefully guarded their secret ever since, but when an enigmatic young man (Chai Hansen, The Newsreader) enters their lives, the Yorks’ quiet existence is quickly upended…and the mystifying chamber they thought they knew so well turns out to be much more than they could ever have imagined.”
Holden Miller, Jimmy Miller, Sam Hansen, and Philip Martin will serve as executive producers with Connolly. Miller will also serve as a writer for the show.

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,’ ‘One Piece’ Get Delayed After Toei Animation Hack

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‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,’ ‘One Piece’ Get Delayed After Toei Animation Hack

Toei Animation has announced the delay of anime broadcasts and the upcoming ‘Dragon Ball Super’ film following an attempt to hack their internal systems. The delay has caused some problems for the animation studio which assures fans that after a brief intermission with some re-runs, new episodes will be released.
The schedules for ‘Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai,’ ‘Delicious Party Precure,’ ‘Digimon Ghost Game’ and ‘One Piece’ were all affected by the hack, Anime News Network reported. The creators of ‘One Piece’ confirmed the delay on social media with a post on social media.
“[Notice of change in broadcast content] On 3/19 (Sat), we will change the broadcast content and broadcast the 5th episode “The Insignia of Aban”. The best selection will be broadcast on 3/26 (Sat) and 4/2 (Sat). After 4/9 (Sat), we will inform you as soon as it is decided. I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. Thank you,” they said in a tweet.


It was not just their television schedule affected. The upcoming release of their film ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ was also pushed from its planned Japanese premier of April 22 to an unknown date. Anime News Network noted that there is no new date scheduled. Toei Animation apologized to the fans for the delay.
As Siliconera reported, Toei Animation explained the March 6th hack in a press release. Roughly translated, it says,
“We confirmed that our network was compromised by a third party on March 6, this year, and decided to shut down our internal system.
We are currently investigating the details, but we are also conducting an investigation by an external specialized institution to confirm whether information about customers and business partners and personal information are included.
In addition to reporting to related organizations, we have already taken measures such as stopping part of the internal system and restricting access from the outside.
We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused to everyone involved.”
‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ will be the first film in the franchise that is animated in CGI.

Upcoming Comedy Anime ‘Onipan’ Streaming To HiDive For North America

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Upcoming Comedy Anime ‘Onipan’ Streaming To HiDive For North America

‘Onipan!’ is upcoming original anime from Wit Studios. The show is created by Norihiro Naganuma, directed by Masahiko Ohta, and written by Takashi Aoshima. It is scheduled to air in Japan sometime in April 2022 with Sentai Filmworks announcing that the streaming service HiDive will make it available in North America.
“Sentai announced today that it has acquired exclusive rights to WIT STUDIO’s Onipan!, a modern comedy series with a classic Oni-girl twist, for audiences around the world,” they announced in a press release.
“Onipan! is a production of WIT STUDIO, the acclaimed creative force behind legendary series like Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, and Ranking of Kings. The original creators of the Onipan! Project include Norihiro Naganuma, who is known for directing Ancient Magus Bride (also serving as the assistant director for Hozuki’s Coolheadedness and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You), WIT STUDIO and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions,” Sentai continued.
The cast includes “Kokona Nonaka as Tsuyukusa, Mika Negishi as Himawari and Yume Nozaki as Tsutsuji, the main Oni-kids. The series also stars Miyu Tomita (MADE IN ABYSS, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2, Gabriel DropOut) as Noriko Issun, Kaori Maeda (Kandagawa Jet Girls, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department) as Momo Momozono and Kikuko Inoue (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Is this A Zombie?, Ah! My Goddess) as Kuma.”
You can watch the “first look” teaser below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,
“Three oni-kids who, through the power of the onipan (a portmanteau of “oni” and “pantsu”) become human to help fix the relationship between humans and oni. The three girls transfer into a normal Tokyo high school to aid in their task and help fix their image by revitalizing the town, sometimes jumping headfirst into school events, and other times … becoming idols!”
Ryuuta Yanagi is handling the character designs for the anime with Yasuhiro Misawa taking care of the music.

Netflix Inks Deal With Dr. Seuss Enterprises For Five New Specials

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Netflix Inks Deal With Dr. Seuss Enterprises For Five New Specials

Following their highly-acclaimed 2019 adaption of ‘Green Eggs and Ham,’ Netflix announced in a press release that has made a deal with Dr. Seuss Enterprises for five new specials and television shows to the streaming service. Dustin Ferrer will serve as showrunner and executive producer across the board.
“Netflix and Dr. Seuss Enterprises today announced they will bring some of the most iconic and beloved stories and characters of Dr. Seuss to life with five new animated preschool series and specials. The projects are inspired by treasured stories like Horton Hears a Who!; The Sneetches; One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; and Wacky Wednesday, in addition to lovable characters like Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose,” they said in the announcement.
Netflix added, “The announcement expands the partnership between Netflix and Dr. Seuss Enterprises even further, following the launch of the critically acclaimed animated series Green Eggs and Ham in 2019, which will have its anticipated second season premiere April 8, 2022.”
‘One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish’ will have several short episodes. The show “series follows the adventures of two loveable fish who are different in every way. Red and Blue consistently find themselves in comedic situations that allow them to introduce oppositional vocabulary to our preschool viewers.”
With ‘The Sneetches,’ the logline explains that as “long as there have been Sneetches on beaches, the Star-Bellies and Moon-Bellies have lived separate lives. But when two young Sneetches form an unlikely friendship, they teach their communities that differences don’t need to be avoided, they can be celebrated.” It will be a short animated special.
‘Wacky Wednesday’ is a series of shorts that tells a story in “an otherwise perfectly normal town, whenever Wednesday rolls around things suddenly get wacky! Luckily, this town has a ten-year-old Wacky Expert who knows that humor inspires creativity and never fails to solve every wacky problem with an equally wacky solution.”
‘Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose’ is an animated special about “a grumpy moose leader decides that he wants to be the happiest moose in the pack, he calls upon sweet Thidwick to help him. As this unlikely duo embarks on a comical adventure, Thidwick discovers that the key to happiness is being kind to others.”
Netflix will also be remaking ‘Horton Hears A Who’ as a show that “follows a young Horton as he explores the Jungle of Nool with his two best friends: going on daring adventures, helping their community, and learning how to stand up for what’s fair.”
This will be the third version of ‘Horton Hears A Who’ which includes a 1970 television special that aired on CBS and a 2008 film made by the now-defunct Blue Sky Studios.

Sentai To Stream ‘The Demon Girl Next Door’ Season 2 To HiDive

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Sentai To Stream ‘The Demon Girl Next Door’ Season 2 To HiDive

‘The Demon Girl Next Door’ is a supernatural slice-of-life comedic manga written and illustrated by Japanese author Izumo Itō for the Houbunsha publishing company. Its popularity led to an anime adaption from the  J.C.Staff animation studio, which released the first season in 2019 and has since been renewed for a second season to premiere in 2022. Sentai Filmworks, which streamed the first season to the HiDive streaming service, announced that they had acquired the rights to also stream the upcoming second season.
“Sentai announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2, the follow-up to 2019’s comedy series of the same name that devilishly turned the magical girl genre on its head (and stuck on horns for good measure),” they said on their website.
The second season, titled ‘The Demon Girl Next Door 2-Chōme’ will make its way to viewers on April 8, 2022, as a simulcast to viewers in Japan and subscribers to HiDive.
Sentai celebrated the news on social media:


MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,
“After a strange dream of a mysterious ancestor, high school student Yuuko Yoshida wakes to see that she has grown demonic horns and a tail. Dazed and confused, her mother reveals to her a dark family secret: her family is descended from a Dark Clan that was banished to live powerless and destitute by their mortal enemies, the magical girls of the Light Clan. The only way to lift their ancestry’s curse is for Yuuko to find a magical girl, murder her, and splatter her blood all over her ancestor’s Demon God statue.
Fortunately for “Shadow Mistress Yuuko,” a magical girl saves her from being run over by an oncoming truck. Unfortunately, Momo Chiyoda happens to be Yuuko’s classmate at Sakuragaoka High and is much stronger than her in both strength and endurance. Taking pity on her wimpy assailant, the magical girl agrees to train Yuuko and help her unlock her dormant powers. Now, Yuuko must rise up and defeat her generous frenemy to save her family from the terrible grip of poverty.”
The anime is directed by Hiroaki Sakurai and written by Keiichirō Ōchi with Mai Otsuka handled the character designs.

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