Showing posts with label predator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label predator. Show all posts

Wednesday

Weekly Want - Masterpiece Tracks, S.H. Figuarts, & More!

The ultimate in high-quality prototype images!

If you're still feeling unsatisfied after the onslaught of awesome upcoming plastic whozits and whatzits from ToyFair 2015, there's no need to fret. There are still plenty of noteworthy wallet-killers to go around! From newly stocked items to unexpected reveals, here's the latest Weekly Want!

Francis Manapul Batman Black & White Statue ($63.96, February 2015)

Weekly Want - Amiibo, Star Wars S.H. Figuarts, & More!

Charizard, use Price Gouge!

Geez, is it Wednesday already? In the land of Castle Geek-Skull, that means it's time for another edition of the Weekly Want! From amiibo to S.H. Figuarts, let's go over a few of the toy and collectible reveals that recently caught my eye. Hit the theme song!

Oh. There's no theme song yet. Well, feel free to hum one of your own. I suggest a fanciful 3/4 time signature. Anyway, on to the toys!

S.H. Figuarts Return of the Jedi Luke Skywalker (Price and release date TBD)

Weekly Want - Generations Thundercracker, LEGO Star Wars, & More!

Dolla dolla bill.

Ahoy there! Last time on the Weekly Want, we took a look at Sideshow Premium Format Deadpool, Masterpiece Star Saber, and several other fun upcoming toys. Now, let's move on to some of this week's newly revealed wallet fodder!

Sideshow Collectibles' Premium Format Batgirl figure is now available for Pre-Order. Shipping in July of 2015, this is a wonderfully sculpted piece that will make for a great display. As with all of Sideshow's items, the hefty $400 price tag can be taken care of via smaller monthly installments.

Saturday

What a Tease! Ed Boon ReTweets Mortal Kombat X Predator Image

predator vs scorpion mortal kombat
The Ultimate Dance-Off

Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon recently "re-tweeted" a fan image of Scorpion staring down a Predator, complete with Mortal Kombat X logo. As you might expect, many of those that follow the goings on of the fighting game world found the idea rather exciting. The re-tweet got plenty of attention:

Sunday

How Twitter Helped Me Fall in Love with Kenner Toys All Over Again

This is also the title of a new show I'm pitching.

From the Star Wars toys of the late 1970s to all-things Batman in the mid-90s, Kenner Toys produced heaps and heaps of awesome action figures that kept millions of kids (and kids-at-heart) entertained. No matter your interest, be it comic books, cartoons, sports, or even movies you probably shouldn't have been watching just yet, Kenner likely had several product lines that were right up your alley.

Tuesday

Sideshow Collectibles Predator Statue

Sci-Fi Horror Predator movie

Sci-Fi Horror Predator movie

As seen above - is immortalizing the original 1987 version of the iconic Predator in statue form! Each individually painted and finished piece will come in at an impressive 20 inches. There's no doubt, this thing will be a sight to behold. Oh, and by the way:

Sci-Fi Horror Predator movie

Sci-Fi Horror Predator Movie

If you're already familiar with Sideshow, you might have guessed there would be a variant! In this case, the exclusive edition Predator statue will feature an unmasked portrait and bloody skull accessory. Insert "ugly motherfucker" reference here!

Though they won't ship until the spring of 2012 - the statues are currently available for Pre-Order. If you're a deep pocketed collector into this sort of thing, you can find the specific product pages at Sideshow's site via the following links: