Toys

We’ve seen plenty of LEGO models inspired by the Alien universe over the years, including some lovely Ripley and xenomorph minifigs by Tyler (Legohaulic) back in 2008. Tyler’s latest LEGO upload takes him back to LV-426, this time in microscale, and with a bit more firepower. Tyler’s APC fits inside his UD-4L Cheyenne Utility Dropship: But look at that adorable power-loader and alien Queen!

Monster Worship (and artist Jeff Lamm) has released the Unpainted Black version of the Mecha Greasebat sofubi vinyl. Standing approximately 9" in height and featuring 8 points of articulation, this Japan-made vinyl is currently available to purchase for $85.00.

Ever since it made its debut at New York Comic-Con, fans of Wolverine, Minimates and Wolverine Minimates have been clamoring for Diamond Select’s Logan-tastic Marvel Minimates box set. With four different Wolverines in it, how could you go wrong? Well, DST recently announced that it will be this year’s Marvel exclusive at Comic-Con International in San Diego, just in time for the new The Wolverine movie! Now titled “Wolverine Saga,” the box set includes four different Minimates spotlighting different moments in Wolverine’s life. Symbiote Wolverine depicts the New Avenger when he was possessed by a Venom clone, Spacesuit Wolverine shows him in his frequently utilized space armor, Ultimate Wolverine is his well-known Ultimate Universe counterpart and Logan-san in Japanese Robes shows him circa his engagement to Mariko Yashida. Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall, with a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories, including a shirtless look for Logan-San, and removable helmet and armor for Spacesuit Wolverine, to reveal a modern Wolverine costume! The set will be available at the Diamond Select Toys booth, #2607, in a window box, for the price of $20.

Flickr user Hippotam created this hilarious little scene for a contest, the purpose of which was to depict the same scene occurring in both 1963 and 2063. The only thing I am confused about is whether that little green critter on the floor in 2063 is a pet, or the result of the affair?!

More and more it seems that we are seeing lighting integrated into a model’s presentation. When done right, it can create a wonderful ambiance for the photo. Nate Flood’s Schnellboot (Fast Boat) is a perfect example of this. The lighting and simple diorama sets the perfect mood for the image. Nate says that the photo is courtesy of Jim Liermann, so it appears this was a team effort. For those that want to have a closer look, there are further photos of the Schnellboot in Nate’s flickr photostream. Thanks a bunch to Mike for the heads up on this shot…I surely would have missed it.

With San Diego Comic Con 2013 quickly approaching, DKE Toys is beginning to announce the Exclusives that the will have at the DKE Booth #5045. Their first announcement is Mys'tea'rious! A Lunartik Special Brew by Matt JOnes. This a limited edition of 200 pieces, with 100 of those being released at SDCC for $22.00 each (The other 100 will presumably be made available by Lunartik in Europe later this summer).

The moment we've all been waiting and hoping for has finally arrived - Imaginext will soon be releasing an Invisible Jet (along with a repaint of their Wonder Woman figure)! And they didn't even re-cast an earlier Imaginext model, this is an original design and all new and specific to Wonder Woman herself! Found at Target.com the set is listed at $15.99 and is currently unavailable online, but expect to see this in stores soon!

I was looking at the ratio of LIKES people make and receive here and it got me to wondering if everyone is able to click on "LIKE" or if some folks just don't care about it? IMO, getting a few LIKES is encouraging for the new modelers and fulfilling for some of the more experienced modelers. Maybe some people don't look at other threads except their own? I'm not sure? Curious minds want to know? FYI: my average, 8 given for every 5 received

As you will recall, when this set was announced s an SDCC exclusive all Mattel was able to show us was the outer box.  I guess Warner Brothers thought it was too much of a spoiler for us to know one of the last scenes in a giant action movie might be the hero and the main villain dukeing it out.    Now the movie is out and the set can be shown. At first glance this set will look like “hey we already have these figures” but if you look closely you will see some differences.   Superman has a cloth cape and an action feature with light-up eyes to simulate his “heat vision.” Zod is a combonation of the other 2 Zod figures with the gotee head on the skinsuit body and an I-beam accessory The other thing that is significant to this set is that it comes with the flight base that was first shown at Toy Fair 2012 with the canceled 6″ Young Justice Superboy. DC Man of Steel™ Movie Masters® Superman™ vs. General Zod Movie Pack This 2-pack brings to life the super charged battle between two powerful Kryptonians, Superman™ and the General Zod, an exciting diorama set in the city of Metropolis! The package features lights that simulate Superman’s Heat Ray vision, and shows off the Kryptonian’s super strength and flying ability. The diorama is completed with sound effects to help bring the scene to life. This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, 2013, to be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con (details to come). It will also be available for purchase at the show, then at MattyCollector.com on August 5, 2013. TM & © DC Comics. (s13)

‘Beware the Batman’ Series Premiere Saturday, July 13 10 am ET/PT on Cartoon Network, but today they released this sizzle reel/trailer to give us a better idea of the design and tone.