Hot Toys Justice League Batman Deluxe Figure

The super villain Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons attempts to conquer and reshape the Earth through the combined energies of three Mother Boxes, but in order to save the world from this menacing threat, Batman enlists the help of his newfound ally Wonder Woman to recruit a team of Metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat and form the Justice League.

Today, Hot Toys is thrilled to officially introduce a special Deluxe Version of the all-new 1/6^th scale Batman collectible figure from Justice League for all DC fans.

Meticulously crafted based on Ben Affleck’s appearance as Batman in Justice League, the movie-accurate collectible figure features two interchangeable heads which include a newly developed head sculpt and a masked head, three interchangeable eye pieces and lower faces capturing Ben Affleck’s facial expressions in the film, newly developed muscular body, a brand-new Batsuit and leather-like cape, a variety of gadgets and a Parademon gun.

This Deluxe Version will exclusively include an elaborate Parademon diorama figure base inspired by Batman’s battling scene with the Parademons!

Toy Fair 2017: Big Chief on Doctor Who

We've seen a lot of new licenses from Big Chief Studios in this year's Toy Fair 2017 coverage, and now we jump back into a property that is, not only well known to Big Chief 6th Scale collectors, but amazingly, profoundly British. DOCTOR WHO!! The future of the Doctor on his BBC TV show seems uncertain, but his toy counterparts will never stop replicating and marching on. Let's catch up with Matt Booker of JediNews at UK Spring Fair 2017 and see how many Doctors you can fit in a camera phone...

Hasbro's 12" Marvel Legends Captain America Reviewed

By Darian S. Kovach

This is my first review for Idlehands. This is a really good thing. Why? Because I REALLY like discussing myself, things I like, things I don’t like, things I may like… really, the list goes on and on. Honestly, if you’ve spoken to me in the last few decades, there was a 50-50 chance I was waiting on you to stop talking so I can talk more about me. So this idlehands thing is huge, because I love action figures and I really enjoy talking about them.

My first review: The brand new Marvel Legends 12 inch 1:6 scale Captain America. Let’s start with the first thing you notice; the box. As boxes go, it’s very shiny and is square. You can imagine my shock when they went for a more traditional box. I thought by now, holographic Tupac would be delivering action figures to me personally. This didn’t happen, so I went ahead and took matters into my own hands and inspected the box. As with most modern day action figure boxes, there is a nice preview panel in front with a few pieces of tape I had to cut to get into the plastic goodness found inside. Pretty standard fare these days, catering to both the collector and the 12 year old who happens to have $50 cash on them. Did I say $50? I paid $39.99 for mine on preorder because I’m special (and by “special” I mean “someone else told me about the deal and I jumped on board”). However, the standard msrp seems to come in at the $50 mark. Which, when you consider a 1:6 scale Hot Toy averages around $225, it isn’t too shabby.

Big Chief Studios Doctor Who Limited Edition 10th Doctor

The Tenth Doctor is ready to embark on his next time-travelling adventure, in his brown pinstriped suit and trademark trench coat, his ever-present Sonic Screwdriver by his side. The Doctor comes complete with numerous accessories including his spectacles, 3D glasses, fob watch, psychic paper wallet and water pistol. With eight interchangeable hands to adopt various poses and an illuminating display base featuring the Gallifreyan symbol for the number 10, this is the ultimate collectable for fans of the Tenth Doctor.

To develop the most accurately scaled collector’s figure, our artists studied countless reference photographs, to create a realistic and authentic character portrait of the Tenth Doctor so memorabily portrayed by actor David Tennant.  The Time Lord’s trademark costume was hand-tailored in exacting detail, together with his signature accessories.

A Nasty Quarter Scale Hobbits

Because Hobbits is obviously the singular of Hobbitses. NECA have been dominating the Movie and Video Game action figure realms in a 7 inch format for some time. Now, they are obviously bored and looking to conquer the lands of higher plastic scales. Since today is All Hobbit's Eve, we thought it appropriate to bring out the star of the show. NECA's large scale Gollum is already hitting shelves across the planet and now, Mr. Bilbo Baggins is getting ready to join him!

Bilbo stands 12" tall and features over 20 points of articulation. He is dressed in his traveling outfit and comes with his sword, "Sting", and a sheath. The photorealistic portrait of actor Martin Freeman has to be seen to be believed.

Bilbo is in scale with previous figure releases like Gollum and the classic NECA Epic scale collection of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gandalf.

Hot Toys Dark Knight Joker DX 2.0

Some days, I imagine the folks at Hot Toys just sit around thinking "remember that awesome toy we made...I think we can blow that shit out of the water." Competing with yourself is a great way to stay #1! A day later, when Hot Toys announce that decision, the crew at Sideshow start high-fiving each other. Eaaaaasy money.

Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to announce the Joker DX 2.0 Sixth Scale Collectible Figure. Following the overwhelming reception of the original Joker DX, Hot Toys presents this advanced version, specially crafted based on the image of Heath Ledger as The Joker from The Dark Knight. Featuring detailed head sculpts and paint crafted by artists Yulli & JC. Hong, along with an extraordinary costume created by costume artist Kato, the DX Joker 2.0 Sixth Scale Collectible Figure is truly movie-accurate; equipped with Hot Toys' patented Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), highly detailed accessories and weapons.

The Steve Jobs Action Figure

No, it won't have pouches or giant guns to mow down the competition, though you could add them later.
No, it will not come with rape face action.
No, it won't glance over at your inferior non-MAC products and snicker, though he is so realistic, you might think he is.

What it will do is have all your Barbies swooning and make your super sized Incredible Hulk feel inferior. IT HAS THAT POWER.








Master plastic chefs In Icons have cooked up this beautiful 12 inch Steve Jobs action figure; a piece certainly worthy of Hot Toys fandom praise. Your Steve Jobs: Super Soldier comes packed with...

-One realistic head sculpt & Two pairs of glasses
-One highly articulated body & Three pairs of hands
-One black turtleneck & One pair of blue jeans
-One black leather belt & One chair (wood + metal)
-One pair of black socks & sneaker
-Two apples (One with a bite.)
-One piece of "ONE MORE THING” hard backdrop





















Sadly, he does not come with an Ianything to show off to Batman and mutter "WayneTech my ass" as he saunters away. Steve retails for 99.99 without shipping and can be ordered HERE! They are set to start shipping late February, so this one is on the fast track and most likely is being made to order, so don't wait or risk being...umm...Jobless. yesh. That will do.

Big Chief Studios' Doctor Who Figures

As Who mania just begins to really explode in the states, Big Chief Studios announce a new line of 12" Doctor Who action figures and environments as well as a line of 18 inch mixed media statues. Here's the press bits...

BIG Chief Studios Ltd. is proud to announce a licensing deal with BBC Worldwide to produce a range of high-end collector 1:6 scale figures and 1:4 scale mixed media statues, based on the flagship TV series Doctor Who. The agreement includes rights for both the current series starring Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and the classic series’, from the very first Doctor William Hartnell, through to David Tennant.

Initial product offerings will include highly detailed 1:6 scale versions of the Doctor (Matt Smith) and his companion Amy Pond (Karen Gillan). Both figures will be fully articulated for maximum poseability and will feature authentic hand-painted character portraits, finely tailored costuming, signature accessories and themed display bases. To complete the first wave, other popular characters including Rory Williams and River Song will be released.

Key monsters and aliens from the hit TV series will also be released. Additionally themed 1:6 scale dioramas depicting the sets from the show will be introduced for collectors to create displays for their figures.

The Definitive Edition 1:4 scale mixed media statues utilize a blend of non-articulated, pre-posed figurines with authentic character portraits, fabric costuming and themed display bases. Select statues will also include light-up display features. These museum grade pieces will be the ultimate collectable for fans of the Time Lord.

BIG Chief will begin offering the first two character releases in Q4 2011, both direct to consumer via their dedicated website and through select hobby and specialist retailers.

BIG Chief directors Mark Andrews and Tony Leetham said, “We are extremely proud and excited that BBC Worldwide has granted us these rights on such a key and prestigious brand. Everyone in the BIG Chief team are dedicated fans of Doctor Who, committed to delivering great collectable products, which not only celebrates the incredible new series, but also the long heritage of the franchise.”

Richard Hollis, Head of UK Licensing at BBC Worldwide comments: ”Providing unique products for the dedicated fans of Doctor Who is a priority for us, and we are delighted that Big Chief are on board to offer these high-quality and very special sculptures. They are a company who really understand this market and will complement our existing fan ranges perfectly.”

Quick Note: This IS a UK press release, but I suspect that won't stop a company like Sideshow from carrying both formats. They already carry Medicom and Hot Toys and they know a hot property when they see it!

Hot Toys Get Expendable

SPEAK of the devil and he will appear! Just when I finish mentioning the beauty that is a 12 inch Hot Toys action figure, i get word that they've just added a new soldier to their growing army. Barney Ross AKA Sylvester Stallone is captured with an amazing likeness in this new piece, painted up with his signature tattoos and armed to the teeth. You'll even get an alternate outfit with this one, which is where the figure transcends to doll. No man or woman on Earth can look cool while changing the clothes on their tiny lil action figure. It's just not possible. But you will do it anyway, because when Stallone takes the Bratz dolls out, he must look his best.

Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Barney Ross Collectible Figure from The Expendables movie. The movie-accurate Barney Ross collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Sylvester Stallone in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, body tattoo, two styles of costume, detailed accessories and weapons.

The 1/6th scale Barney Ross Collectible Figure specially features:

- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross in the movie The Expendables
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Muscular body with over 30 points of articulations
- Highly detailed hair sculpture and mustache
- Movie-accurate facial expressions with detailed wrinkles and skin texture
- Body tattoos with animal patterns on chest and arms, “Expendable” logo on back
- Seven (7) pieces of palms including:
- One (1) pair of gloved palms for shooting with gun
- One (1) gloved right palm for holding gun
- One (1) pair of gloved fists
- One (1) right palm for holding gun
- One (1) right fist
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:
- One (1) beret, One (1) pair of black colored boots,
Two (2) styles of outfits include:
- Style 1: One (1) round-neck black-color T-shirt, One (1) tactical vest, One (1) pair of black military trousers, One (1) leather-like black belt
- Style 2: One (1) V-neck green-color T-shirt, One (1) pair of blue jeans, One (1) leather-like brown belt




Weapons:
- Two (2) pistols with pouches, One (1) revolver with pouch, One (1) assault rifle & Two (2) packs of magazines with pouches

Accessories:
- One (1) watch, One (1) pair of sunglasses, One (1) pair of goggles, Two (2) necklaces including one (1) with cross, one (1) with military plate and danger-shaped accessory as pendants, Figure stand with Barney Ross nameplate and the movie logo

Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun, Painted by JC. Hong and Art Directed by JC. Hong

Look for Barney Ross of The Expendables to ship Mid-December/ Early January.

Marvel Select Juggernaut Coming this August

Get ready to sell your wobbly Toy Biz Juggernaut!! Diamond Select finally gets on track with a figure we could sorely use for our undernourished Marvel Legends collections. A large contingent of us psycho-collectors have been yelling for them to utilize their 7 inch Marvel Comics license to create the bigger characters Hasbro won't touch...especially now that they seem dead set on 3 and 3 quarter being the new standard. This leaves the door wide open for Diamond to step in and fill in those gaps we sob over on the Fwoosh and other forums. Today...Diamond Select stepped through the door!!

A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Gentle Giant! The ranks of the best-selling Marvel Select line expand to include one of the deadliest mutants ever — the unstoppable Juggernaut! Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios and standing a massive 7" tall, the Juggernaut is the latest release in DST’s in-scale, oversized Marvel Select figures! Charles Xavier's half-brother, Cain Marko, is ready to join Magneto in the fight against the X-Men — and anyone else that stands in their way! Featuring Marvel Select’s standard 16 points of articulation, The Juggernaut — and the sans-helmet chase variant figure — are the textbook definition of “unstoppable”!

Look for Juggers at your local comic shop this August for $19.99 (which seems like a steal when you figure toys of his size are build-a-figures nowadays). Get those pre-orders in! Thsi is going to be a must have fo sho.

Hot Toys Iron Man 2 Whiplash and Black Widow

Any respectable geek knows that Hot Toys makes the most amazing 12 inch action figures on the market. They blew us away with their Iron Man creations and now, that roster grows by two with the impending release of Black Widow and Whiplash, bearing likenesses that will freak you out if you stare into their faces for too long. THEY ARE JUST THAT REAL!!

The movie-accurate Black Widow collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Scarlett Johansson in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, hair implantation, highly detailed costume and accessories.

The 1/6th scale Black Widow Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow in the movie Iron Man 2
- Newly sculpted head with movie-accurate facial expression and make-up
- Real fabric hair implantation in brownish red long curly hair
- Newly developed TrueType body highlighting her body shape
- Approximately 28 cm tall
- Over 28 points of articulations
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable gloved palms (one (1) pair of relaxed palms; one (1) pair for holding pistols)
- One (1) extra right gloved palm for posing on waist
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume :
- One-piece tight dark blue colored jumpsuit with one (1) belt included
- One (1) extra greyish black colored belt with pouches and pistol holster
- One (1) pair of leather-like greyish blue colored platform boots with buckles

Accessories:
- Two (2) pistols
- One (1) pair of bracelets with multiple-bullet design
- Figure base with Black Widow nameplate and the movie logo

Release date: end Q3 – early Q4 2010

Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Yulli - Head Painted by JC. Hong - Head Art Directed by JC. Hong

The movie-accurate Whiplash collectible is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the image of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, muscular upper body, patterned tattoos, light-up functions, highly detailed accessories and weapons.

The 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:

- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie Iron Man 2
- Newly developed head sculpt with real-like facial expression, wrinkles and beard
- Multi-layered stereoscopic hair sculpture with grey highlight on dark brown hair
- Newly developed upper muscular body and arms
- Highly detailed patterned tattoos on neck, upper body, arms, palms and fingers
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Over 30 points of articulations
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable palms
+ One (1) pair for holding metal-like whips
+ One (1) pair of fists
- LED chest light (white light, battery operated, battery included)
- Metal-like electricity generator with light-up function at the back
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:
- Brown-colored jumpsuit with burning effect and holes
- Hydraulic exoskeleton with brown-colored leather-like harness
- Brown-colored leather-like belt with accessories
- One (1) pair of brown-colored buckled boots

Accessories:
- One (1) pair of metal-like whips with real-like flashes and wires
- Necklace with cross-shaped pendant
- Figure base with Whiplash nameplate and movie logo

Artists: - Head Sculpted by Kojun - Head Painted by JC. Hong - Head Art Directed by JC. Hong