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NECA’s Next Universal Monsters Turtle is Hunchback Leonardo

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NECA’s Next Universal Monsters Turtle is Hunchback Leonardo

Who helped create the FrankenRaph we saw last year? Why Hunchback Leonardo, of course! Based on the common interpretation of Ygor, this newest Universal Monsters mashup with TMNT brings us a creepy-looking figure with a lot of detail.
The Hunchback Leo will be arriving before Halloween. He can be pre-ordered now through Entertainment Earth and should start shipping in June 2022.

NECA
NECA
NECA
NECA

NECA is thrilled to announce a new addition to its Universal Monsters x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure collection. The line pays tribute to the world’s most famous turtles and Universal’s icons of horror. Leonardo as The Hunchback reimagines the Turtle as Ygor, faithful assistant to the great Dr. Frankenstein… Or so he would have you believe! For this menacing mastermind has nefarious plans inside even more nefarious plans, and he doesn’t even need to hide them up his sleeve – there’s plenty of space on his back!

Ygor (or Igor) has become a generic term for a deformed henchman. However, this version of the character looks to be based on Bela Lugosi as he appeared in Son of Frankenstein. However, the teeth, beard, and eyebrows give it away.

Personally, I think Leo’s design is better than Raph’s. Plus, the added shelf space under Leo’s shell is clever and pretty unnerving. Using his shelf as a sheath for his katanas is appropriately disgusting. Adding the spider in there, too, was a nice touch. Bravo, NECA.

Since we’ve got two characters based in the same film series, does that mean Mikey and Donnie will also be connected, or will they be partnered up for a different classic Universal Monster movie?

What are your predictions for where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters line will go next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: NECA] [Source: Entertainment Earth]

Halo Infinite’s Store Prices Were Too Darn High! How About Now?

Mike Phalin
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Halo Infinite’s Store Prices Were Too Darn High! How About Now?

Even before Halo Infinite‘s official launch date, gamers complained about the prices in the game’s shop. Armor sets, emblems, and other cosmetics carried price tags ranging from $5 to $20+. Yes, nearly twenty dollars for an armor set that may be a palette swap of something you’ve already unlocked.
Jerry Hook, 343’s Head of Design, recently came out to assure players that pricing in the shop would change. This came a bit after 343 announced an increase in the amount of experience gained per match.


As it stands right now, here is what you get when you use real money to buy credits:

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Compared to previous prices in the store, there is a difference. It looks like some items have dropped by 200 to 300 points. Here is a screenshot I took this morning:
D-Rezzed
This is a welcomed change, but it came way too late. This should have been addressed within the first week of Halo Infinite‘s launch.
Once I unlocked all of the levels for the Heroes of Reach Battle Pass, I stopped playing the game. Reach is my favorite Halo title, and I had no reason to continue unlocking the standard cosmetics once I got the armor I wanted. Almost $10 for an emblem and trinket only I can really see while playing was hilariously absurd. I am certainly not the target audience for microtransactions.
If a game is going to have multiple tiers, 100 of them, for me to unlock, then the points I acquire should be based on my or my team’s performance during a match. For example, Griding for hours to unlock a piece of shoulder armor that looks slightly different than the default armor isn’t doing crap for my experience.
Locking hundreds of cosmetic items behind both “experience” and paywalls is a significant turnoff for players like me. The only way aside from playing several back-to-back matches to level up came in the form of challenges that would require players to perform a certain number of kills or earn certain badges with specific weapons. Yawn.
What do you think of the state of Halo’s cosmetics store? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Twitter]

Super7’s Ultimates Lines Welcomes Wrestling Legend Andre The Giant

Mike Phalin
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Super7’s Ultimates Lines Welcomes Wrestling Legend Andre The Giant

Clad in his yellow trunks for the Hulk Hogan days, Andre the Giant is ready to toss other Super7 Ultimates toys out of the ring. Standing 8″ tall and weighing in at 16oz, André the Giant is imposing even if action figure form.
Like other figures in the Ultimates line, Andrew comes with lots of articulation and interchangeable parts. He is priced at $55, similar to others in the collection, and will be shipping out in the Fall of 2022.

Super7
Super7
Super7

Making his way to the ring, from Grenoble in the French Alps, weighing in at 476 lbs, he is the 8th Wonder Of The World… ANDRE THE GIANT! The 7’2″ legend makes his way back to the Super7 ULTIMATES! line with his third made-to-order action figure! Andre The Giant wrestled all over the globe, but this time around, Super7 pays tribute to his time on the grandest stage of them all. In 1986, Andre outlasted 19 men in a 20-Man Battle Royal, reminding everyone on the entire roster that he was still a force to be reckoned with.

The 8th Wonder of the World comes with the following accessories:

  • 2x Interchangeable heads
    • Neutral head
    • Grimacing head
  • 8x Interchangeable hands
    • 2x Gripping hands
    • 2x Chopping hands
    • 2x Fist Hands
    • 2x Open hands
  • 1x Beer can

André René Roussimoff was truly larger than life. In stature and personality, the giant from France was an icon in the wrestling world. But, sadly, the genetics that helped him gain fame was also detrimental to his health and overall quality of life. I met André by chance at an airport not long before he passed away. When he shook my hand, I was in awe of André’s size and his gracious nature towards fans even though he was in immense pain. Thank you, Andre, for all you gave.
What do you think of this 8″ tall representation of André, the Giant? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: Super7]

Blow Bubbles With Super7’s Universal Monsters Retro Super Soapies

Mike Phalin
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Blow Bubbles With Super7’s Universal Monsters Retro Super Soapies

The artists at Super7 sure do know how to scratch that itch for those of us who love ’60s Universal Monsters memorabilia. The Wolfman, Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and others were undergoing a bit of a resurgence during the 1960s and 1970s. This period in history led to a slew of now highly valued toys hitting the market.
The Creature From the Black Lagoon, Frankenstein [sic], the Metaluna Mutant, and the Wolf Man are ready to help you have a childish good time. Not only do these little figures glow in the dark, but they are also filled with a soap solution and bubble wand. Yes, you can have a bit of adolescent fun by blowing bubbles with these novelties.
For me, though, I’d keep them on a shelf after emptying the soap. They glow in the dark! Put that gimmick on anything retro, and I’ll buy it. Each Super Soapie monster is priced at $20 and stands at 10″ tall.

Universal | Super7
Universal | Super7

It escaped the Zagon bombardment of Metaluna, and the Metaluna Mutant is bringing you some nostalgic bubbly goodness! Modeled after the novelty bubble bath bottles of the 1960s, this 10” glow-in-the-dark Metaluna Mutant Super Soapies bottle holds 15oz of soapy solution for blowing bubbles using the wand attached to the screw-off top. Add the glow of classic sci-fi nostalgia to your home with Metaluna Mutant Super Soapies!

Universal | Super7
Universal | Super7

Now emerging from the depths of the Amazon: the glow-in-the-dark The Creature from the Black Lagoon Super Soapies!

Universal | Super7
Universal | Super7

You won’t have to be reminded to clean behind your neck-bolts… er… ears when you’re bathing by the light of the glow-in-the-dark Frankenstein Super Soapies!

Universal | Super7
Universal | Super7

You won’t have to wait for the glow of a full moon to enjoy the glow-in-the-dark Wolf Man Super Soapies!

What do you think of the return of the Super Soapies? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Super7]

Beast Wars II Leo Prime Model Kit Look Ferocious

Mike Phalin
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Beast Wars II Leo Prime Model Kit Look Ferocious

It’s an obscure blast from the past for those who were eagerly following all things Transformers-related in the late 1990s. Leo Prime, or Lion Convoy, is joining Flame Toy’s Furai Model line with an impressive representation of one of the criminally under-acknowledged versions of the heroic leader.
Even if you’ve not seen Beast Wars II, there’s no mistaking that this guy is a version or descendant of our classic Optimus Prime. The head is near identical, and the color scheme is near identical to the G1 counterpart. The only difference is that this guy has a different Autobot symbol and is a bit more … regal?
The model kit does not transform into beast mode, unfortunately. However, it looks like it really could.

Flame Toys
Flame Toys
Flame Toys

The 26th series of Furai Model is the Leo Prime Model Kit! Standing at approximately 7 inches in height, this is a modernized and shape-optimized Leo Prime. With over 50 movable joints, you are able to set the finished figure in any pose easily.
The model kit is made of hard plastic ABS & PE, it will be good for professional model kit users to make their own coloring Leo Prime. The model also comes with a cloth cape! The joints are made of soft plastic so they will have a stable movable performance.

Not familiar with Beast Wars II? I don’t blame you. It was an anime series that launched in 1998. I was only roughly familiar with Leo Convoy based on screencaps in some magazines. Occasionally you’d see bootleg a BWII bootleg VHS at a convention. Now, thanks to YouTube, you can easily find the anime with English dubs.
Now, I’ve not watched all 43 episodes of this one-season show. It’s certainly a step in a different direction from what fans of G1 and Beast Wars are used to. Of course, that being good or bad is entirely subjective. To me, the most appealing thing is Leo Prime’s robot mode.

What do you think of Beast Wars II and this new model kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

Cartoonito Announces ‘Jessica’s Big Little World’ Spin-Off Of ‘Craig of the Creek’

Jacob Airey
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Cartoonito Announces ‘Jessica’s Big Little World’ Spin-Off Of ‘Craig of the Creek’

‘Craig of the Creek’ is getting a spin-off series in the form of ‘Jessica’s Big Little World,’ set to air on the Cartoonito programming block on Cartoon Network. The show is centered around Craig’s fun-loving and imaginative younger sister Jessica and will be aimed at younger viewers.
Warner Bros. Head of Kids & Family Programming Amy Friedman said of the TV show, “We are so thrilled with how Cartoon Network Studios has opened up Craig’s world and that his hilarious little sister Jessica, a breakout character, will now have her own show!”
Warner Media described the show in a press release saying, “No task is too big, even when you’re little! Set to debut in 2023, this preschool spinoff centers on the Creek’s favorite resilient little sister, Jessica, as she navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is. Although she’s the youngest and still needs help with a lot, Jessica is inspired by the grown-ups and bigger kids around her and is persistent in her quest to conquer monumental kid tasks like creating a bedtime routine or saying hi to a new classmate. With the help of her friends, imaginary and real, Jessica sets off to take on the world, even if she still does suck her thumb…sometimes.”
“Following Cartoonito’s framework of Humancentric Learning, Jessica’s Big Little World aims to mirror important moments and milestones in children’s lives to help them recognize and appreciate that difficult experiences and feelings are universal. The preschool series will weave themes of communication, imaginative play, perseverance, and embracing age-appropriate strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout,” they continue.
Aside from ‘Jessica’s Big Little World,’ D-Rezzed also reported that ‘Craig of the Creek’ will be renewed for a fifth season on Cartoon Network and will receive a film spin-off in an expansion of the franchise.

DC Comics Announces Spin-Off ‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country’

Jacob Airey
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DC Comics Announces Spin-Off ‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country’

Sandman is returning in the DC Comics Black Label title ‘The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country,’ which will explore the United States in a horror-themed series by comic book writer James Tynion IV and artist Lisandro Estherren with a special guest artist for each issue.
“The Corinthian walks the Earth again,” DC Universe explained. “One of Dream’s greatest nightmares, and a proven serial killer when set free in the past, letting him loose on the world is a dangerous choice… but a necessary one, because there is another nightmare walking America that was not born in the Dreaming—a monster that Dream, lord of all nightmares, did not make. What follows is a dark cat and mouse game, a net of nightmares that catches not just dreams but the people who dream them, in a journey that crosses all the most terrifying corners of America.”
Tynion expressed his excitement for the series saying, “The Sandman is the series that made me want to become a comic book writer.”
“Growing up, I loved reading the comics about costumed heroes and villains, but the stories that I kept wanting to put to paper lived in many genres, and I had convinced myself that the only place you could get away with that was in prose,” he continued. “It wasn’t until early high school when I got my hands on the first volumes of Sandman that I saw the immensity of what was possible in a comic book, and I became determined to spend my life making comics.”
Sandman will also face off against two new adversaries called Mr. Agony and Mr. Ecstasy. The two have disturbing, toothy grins and are not afraid to kill anyone in their path.
DC Universe also released a first look of the cover by Reiko Murakami:


The series is to launch on April 12, 2022.

Warner Media Announces ‘Craig of the Creek’ Film

Jacob Airey
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Warner Media Announces ‘Craig of the Creek’ Film

Warner Media announced that the Cartoon Network and HBO Max series ‘Craig of the Creek’ is getting a film spin-off that will “set sail” on television and the streaming service.
They said in a press release that film is an “origin story of the Creek’s bravest explorer that could only be told through the scope of a movie. Craig Williams is the shy, new kid in town, longing for his old home and life. Little does he know, he’ll soon set off on the biggest adventure he could ever dream of. Treasure maps, pirate ships, and a villain who wants to destroy the Creek are just the beginning in this treasure hunting epic! Craig of the Creek: The Movie is expected to premiere in 2023.”
The film will be executive produced and co-created by Emmy-nominated ‘Steven Universe’ writers Matt Burnett and Ben Levin. The show stars the voice talents of Philip Solomon, Noël Wells, H. Michael Croner, Lucia Cunningham, Phil LaMarr, Terry Crews, and several others.
Cartoon Network Studios President Sam Register explained, “In Craig of the Creek, Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Tiffany Ford, and the entire crew created a charming, imaginative, and inclusive world that represents the best in kids animation.”
He added, “We could not ask for a better foundation as we expand the stories of the Creek into preschool and long-form projects ensuring that Craig of the Creek is well on its way to becoming our studio’s next big kids franchise.”
‘Craig of the Creek’ has been running on Cartoon Network since 2017 for a total of four seasons. It was recently announced that it will be renewed for a fifth season.
Warner Bros. Head of Kids & Family Programming praised the expansion of the show, saying, “Since its debut, ‘Craig of the Creek’ has been an instant audience favorite, capturing the joy of being a kid along with the humor and heart of family life.”

Why Does Marvel’s Bullseye Statue Look Like Robbie Rotten?

Mike Phalin
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Why Does Marvel’s Bullseye Statue Look Like Robbie Rotten?

Diamond Select is currently taking pre-orders for a statue of Daredevil’s longtime foe, Bullseye. The Bullseye Premier Collection Statue stands 14.2″ tall and is priced at $175. The villain who can hit anything with anything should arrive in October of this year. However, something about this guy’s face reminds me of someone. Someone who is number one.
Robbie Rotten? Yeah. He totally looks like Lazy Town‘s Robbie Rotten!
I get it. Bullseye is supposed to look sinisterly gleeful as he sometimes appears in the comics, similar to the Rhino statue we covered earlier. Still, there’s no denying that he looks more like Robbie Rotten disguised as Bullseye. Hell, I’d love to see that angle played out in a Daredevil comic book.

Diamond Select
Diamond Select
Diamond Select
Diamond Select

A Diamond Select Toys release! Target acquired! Daredevil baddie bullseye gets the Premier Collection treatment with this all-new 9-inch statue! With one foot up on a Daredevil target and playing cards in both hands, Bullseye is ready to take out whoever he needs to in order to get into your collection. Limited to only 3,000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Caesar and Clayburn Moore, hand-sculpted by Clayburn Moore.

Though the face may be a bit comical, at least he doesn’t look like Colin Farrell’s version of the character in the laughable 2003 Daredevil film. Mark Steven Johnson was an odd choice to direct this film and 2007’s Ghostrider. He delivered something very bland and squandered a cast of primarily great actors in both cases. This was before the MCU, so maybe many people just saw comic book films as quick cash-grabs, and that was it. It would explain a lot.
What do you think of Rotten Bullseye? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Diamond Select]

Reject Modernity Return To Traditional Red Sonja

Mike Phalin
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Reject Modernity Return To Traditional Red Sonja

There’s talk of a new Red Sonja movie starring someone who isn’t a redhead. Odds are she’ll also be wearing a lot of body armor because we’re not allowed to have sexy escapism anymore. Well, screw that. Give me the traditional Sonja any day.
Ask, and ye shall receive! We spotted this new 1/12 scale Red Sonja figure, and she looks fantastic. Rather than going the traditional route with visible joints at the limbs, this Sonja is constructed with a metal skeleton overlayed with a seamless skin. This is similar to what Mezco is doing with their new Xenomorph figure.
Executive Replica’s Red Sonja will be arriving this month, and she can be pre-ordered right now from the Big Bad Toy Store.

Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas
Executive Replicas

Red Sonja is known as an outlaw, mercenary, warrior and queen. After escaping her bloody origin, she hunted the wilderlands of Hyrkania, theived the streets and palaces of Pah-Disha, sold her sword on battlefields from Koth to Aquilonia, and liberated countless mugs of ale from barrels throughout the Hyborean world.

This battle maiden is so fierce that she only needs the skimpiest armor while battling her enemies. What? You want her to wear a formless battle suit that doesn’t accentuate her curves? Get out of here with that nonsense! Not everything in fiction has to mirror the real world or our ever-changing views.
The legendary red-haired warrior comes with the following accessories:

  • 3 Sets of hands
  • Battle top with attached shoulder guard
  • Battle bottom
  • Armband
  • Belt
  • Sword and sheath
  • Dagger and sheath
  • Pair of thigh bands
  • Boots
  • Ax
  • Shield
  • Base

I can’t say for sure if Sonja is anatomically accurate under that armor, but boy, do I hope so.
What do you think of this Red Sonja figure? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

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