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I wouldnāt be surprised if by some algorithm Luke Watkins (Derfel Cadarn) turned out to be the hottest castle builder at the moment. Iām indeed talking about looks, the looks of his MOCs that is. Always finding new ways to build, Luke in his latest MOC shows that even turquoise can belong to a castle Continue reading ā […]
The only thing I can fault Shannon Sproule (Shannon Ocean) for lately is his tardiness. Had he built all his wonderful new toys before Brickvention I could have seen them all in ABS. I guess his amazing photos suffice. […]
Itās no secret that Iain Heath (Ochre Jelly) and I share a LEGO Ghibli passion, so I was pleased but not surprised that he celebrated the release of The Secret World of Arriety (written by Hayao Miyazaki, based on the classic childrenās book The Borrowers) with a lovely Miniland Arriety. Check out Iainās write-up about Continue reading ā […]
You can get your mind out of the gutter now. With a little help from his girlfriend, Nathaniel Brill (Shuppiluliumas) has taken LEGO Friends and given it a Flash Gordon remake. Yea-ahhhh! Sheāll save every one of us. […]
If you enjoyed Martin Lattaās ARC-170 starfighter, you can now build your own thanks to the instructions posted by the builder. Itās rare that a builder takes the time to make instructions for models and shares them with the public. Even if you donāt plan on reconstructing the model, it can still be rewarding to Continue reading ā […]
We broke this news yesterday in our new episode of āGeek Shall Inheritā and our interview with the guys from EMCE.Ā Now here are all the details any pictures! Ā Legendary makeup artistās figure and chair to be immortalized in 1/9 scale NEW YORK, February 21, 2012 ā EMCE TOYS, the brand that revived the […]
Last year there was a thread in the General Toy Talk section of the Action Figure Insider forum called: Whats Your Pride and Joy? It was a cool topic and I remember posting: āI think right now my Pride and Joy is my humble collection of 3 3/4ā³ scale vintage figures.ā Since then I planned […]
New York Toy Fair is over, and the Diamond Select Toys booth was a whirlwind of activity the whole time, thanks to a bunch of cool new license announcements, as well as some great reveals from their existing lines. Since the show isnāt open to the public, Diamond Select was nice enough to send over […]
HeroClix Online developers today announced the next online set to be featured in the āFigure of the Weekā program, in which two figures from an upcoming set are made available weekly for a limited, promotional price. The new set, from Marvel, showcases the upcoming Galactic Guardians collection and will run this Thursday, February 23 through […]
Our friend and AFi reader Greg Schmidt is an editor at the New York Times, and every so often heās able to write an article about the toy and comic book industry (you can see some of his past articles here). Just this past week coming out of Toy Fair 2012 he was able to […]
Emma Frost, Namor, Daken and Mimic mean trouble for Marvel's favorite mutants in the new Dark X-Men Team-Up diorama coming soon from Sideshow Collectibles!Take a look at the first shots of this awe-inspiring new set and then head over to Sideshow for info on how you can pre-order yours today! […]
Iron Man Neon sign and AvX art by Jim Cheung Diamond Select Toys' line of Marvel Comics-based neon signs has been getting glowing reviews, and now they've added another icon to their wall! Their current offerings of the Marvel Comics logo and Captain America's shield are about to be joined by a brand-new sign featuring the Armored Avenger, Iro […]
"Marvel's The Avengers" soars into theaters on May 4, 2012, but thanks to LEGO, you'll be able to assemble the Avengers whenever you want. Marvel's partnership with LEGO was first revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 with a sneak peek at Hulk,Ā and at Toy Fair NY 2012, Earth's Mightiest Heroes make their minifigure debut. We visi […]
As Diamond Select Toys reveals more and more of their "Marvel's The Avengers" movie toy line-up, fans have started to ask, where's Iron Man? And while DST released a couple different versions of the Iron Man armor as part of their "Iron Man 2" line, they were retailer exclusives that have long sold out, leaving new collectors St […]
This past weekend Super Bowl watchers were treated to the new "Marvel's The Avengers" trailer showing the heroes in action, including our first full look at the gargantuan Hulk. Well, the Marvel Select toy line has been making waves lately with its larger figures, which tower over other entries in the 7-inch-scale line, and last week they fina […]
As the final hours ticked down to the end of Toy Fair, I made a final trek around the show floor getting reactions, suggestions and feedback from exhibitors about their... […]
Peter Jenkinson, a journalist with over 10 years experience writing on toys and technology for several national UK titles as well as many online outlets, operates an online .tv show... […]
This just in from USA Today, Wal-Mart has decided to purhcase controlling interest in, Yihaodian, one of China's fastest growing on line retailers. According to the article entitled, "Wa-Mart Takes... […]
After this most recent Toy Fair excursion it has occurred to me again that the product is not the product. As product designers by training, we may think that it... […]
I am fascinated by the narrowing gap between what is a toy and what is āthe real thing.ā Case in point: Drones. A drone is an unmanned flying vehicle and... […]
The next big Spider-Man epic begins in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #682, part one of Ends Of The Earth, by Dan Slott and Stefano Caselli! The Sinister Six, led by the vengeful Doctor Octopus, is back and theyāre looking for revenge! Can Spider-Man and Earthās Mightiest save the world before Doc Ockās explosive endgame is revealed? Find in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #682 hitt […]
Wolverine returns as Blade's quest to find Deacon Frost takes him to the island of Madripoor in a new episode of "Blade," premiering this Friday, February 24 at 11:00 p.m. ET on G4!Catch a glimpse of how Blade and Wolverine cross paths in our exclusive new clip from the episode below, and tune in on Friday to watch the two heroes join forces!S […]
By Tim Stevens Brian Braddock is an adult male who appears to be in top physical condition. He has lived most of his adult life as Captain Britain, a national hero in the United Kingdom whose roles include not only being a figure of inspiration and a protector of the population from super powered crime, but also a steward of the magics that seem to reside wi […]
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #6 hits stores this week, which means it's time to head back to the Jean Grey School! At 2 PM EST on Wednesday, February 22, the Jean Grey School returns to Twitter for a special pop quiz! Headmaster Wolverine may be off campus, but that doesn't mean things have calmed down! All you need to do is log on and follow the Jean […]
"Marvel's The Avengers" hits theaters on May 4, and in anticipation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes assembling on the big screen for the first time we're bringing you the Essential Avengers. From accounts of the characters' epic stories from the original comics to looks back at the character with some of their most prominent creator […]
Bank on having fun with the Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Countin' Fun Piggy. The piggy counts along as baby drops the included colorful coins in the slots, with rewarding sounds and music. Watch the video and then keep reading for the... […]
Guest Blogger Wendy Smolen found the largest puzzle in the world. I like puzzles. 300-piece, 500-piece, Even the occasional 1000-piecer. But Ravensburgerās wall-size 32,000-piece Keith Haring: Double Retrospect knocked every other puzzle out of my mind. Holding the Guinness World... […]
With Easter approaching, some are seeking alternatives to ducks, bunnies, and eggs as Easter basket stuffers. So weāve put together a list of some fun and unique petite toys for older girls and boys: Plush and Vinyl Favorites from Funko... […]
By Guest Blogger Wendy Smolen As the allure of Silly Bandz fades into the annals of Fad-ville, a new affordable impulse buy seems to be on the rise. Erasers. Shaped, colored, crafty or classic, the aisles of last weekās annual... […]