Toy Fair 2018: Big Chief Studios 12" Figures - James Bond, Doctor Who & More

12 inch action figures have been around for longer than I've been alive. It's the one format all collectors can appreciate, if not buy into, for at least 3 or 4 figures. In recent years, Hot Toys have brought this scale back into the spotlight, showing the world toys can knock the breath right out of your chest with amazing likenesses, superior sculpting and cloth outfits that don't make the figure look like he/she's wearing their parent's best Sunday clothes. Big Chief can be counted among these companies striving for a higher level of production quality, and their 2018 lineup reflects that. Let's jump back into Spring Fair 2018 and take a look at what's coming in the next few months...

Hot Toys Iron Man 2 Mark IV with Suit-up Gantry Collectible Set

If you've been to Idle Hands more than a few times, you know we crave PLAYSETS!! Give us environments to shoot toys in! Give us diorama pieces we can use to build a city street, on which we can WAGE WAR!! Hot Toys knows you want your display setups to be as immersive as possible, and with that dynamic design in mind, they've created Iron Man's Suit-up Gantry!

Making a grand and spectacular entrance in the opening of Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Iron Man 2, Tony Stark’s Iron Man Mark IV suit has become a fan-favorite armor throughout the years! As we enter the year of 2018, Hot Toys is elated to add this beloved armor to our MMS Diecast Series and proud to present the new 1/6th scale Mark IV with Suit-Up Gantry collectible set!

Bluefin Announces 1/6th Scale Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Car

Usually, when a company puts out exceptional 12 inch action figures, you can bet those heroes and villains won't be riding around your toy shelves, as their vehicle of choice would be MASSIVE. Of course, there have been some psycho companies that have stepped up to the challenge (coughhottoysbatmobilecough), but it doesn't happen too often. Welp, folks, it's HAPPENING!! Delay that new couch purchase and consider buying a big glass coffee table you can drive a large action vehicle into, because the boys are back in town...and they got a ride...

Toy Fair 2017: Big Chief Studios on Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet

Big Chief takes center stage as our Toy Fair 2017 coverage continues with Matt Booker of JediNews, UK Toy Fair and a topic often visited by folks across the pond. The worlds of Gerry Anderson are hard to forget, populated by puppets with faces ranging from heroic to nightmare fuel. Not surprisingly, my earliest and only recollections of the Anderson's work were flashes of insanity from a TV show called Terrahawks. That show makes the phrase "can not unsee" an understatement. Now Big Chief triggers us all with 12 inch Character Replicas from the always iconic Thunderbirds and the infamous Captain Scarlet.

Toy Fair 2017: Big Chief Studios on James Bond

In a very short span of time, the 1:6th scale action figure market has gone from a seldom explored art form with 1-2 stand out companies making big noise with their releases, to a fairly massive industry with companies small and large one-upping each other daily, all vying for your action figure loving dollars. UK based Big Chief Studios is one company making such a loud noise, collectors in the states are sitting up and making a note in their bank book with every release. Today, Matt Booker of JediNews gives us a look at Big Chief's new James Bond 12 inch action figure line from their recent appearance at Spring Fair! Get ready to drool...

Big Chief Studios kick off their 1:6th scale James Bond universe with Goldfinger. Initial releases include Sean Connery's James Bond, Oddjob and Auric Goldfinger. All come with a plethora of extra bits; accessories straight from the film and hands... so..many..hands...

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles Sons of Anarchy 12 Inch Figures

One of FX’s all-time biggest hits, Sons of Anarchy ran for 7 seasons and 92 episodes, with a following that continues to grow, binge-watching new fan after binge-watching new fan. It tells the story of single father Jax Teller, who finds his loyalty to his outlaw motorcycle club, the Sons of Anarchy — AKA SAMCRO — tested by his growing unease with the group's lawlessness. This puts him in conflict with his own stepfather, club president Clay Morrow, who prefers things be done the Old School way. Theviolent way.

 

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to launch their inaugural line of high-end 1:6 scale figures with Jax and Clay, as memorably portrayed by Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perlman, respectively.

Beeline Creative's Pulp Fiction Action Figures

Eagle eyed readers will instantly recognize the box style and maybe even the art direction on these figures as resembling the Anchorman line, which included some battle ready TV personalities everyone flipped over. Now Beeline are back, delivering the Pulp Fiction figures we begged for years ago, complete with movie phrases that won't have you saying WHAT again!!

Beeline Creative, Miramax, and Quentin Tarantino have teamed up to manufacture and distribute a line of talking, collectible action figures based on the classic film Pulp Fiction. The series of 13-inch figures will include signature accessories, custom-tailored clothing, and up to 12 iconic, explicit movie quotes. Thread-Headz is a collectible line of standing, stylized plush measuring about 6.5 inches tall. These officially licensed toys will feature key characters from popular American movies, including Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2. 

Hot Toys Avengers: Age of Ultron 1/6th scale Hulkbuster Collectible Figure

This is the Iron Man armor you have been waiting for! Ever since the first official appearance of the massive anti-Hulk Iron Man suit, Hulkbuster, in Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer, fans worldwide have been filled with excitement! Its fight against Hulk is an unforgettable moment from the clip and pushes the popularity of the huge machine to a new level even before the movie launch!

Today, we are proud to officially introduce the collectible figure that many fans and collectors have been longing for – the spectacular 1/6th scale Hulkbuster Collectible Figure!

Big Chief On Harry Potter 12 Inch Action Figures

After having recently re-watched the ridiculously fun and insanely morbid Harry Potter movie series, I developed a new found fondness for my NECA action figure collection. From here, my thoughts jumped to those UK releases I had missed and I went hunting online for all they'd released...and there was a ton...and it's long gone...and so, so, so pricey. As if reading my mind, in jumps Big Chief Studios, champions of BBC based 12 inch action figures that rival Hot Toys in quality, announcing their incoming Harry Potter 12 inch collectibles! Prepare your drool glands. They are about to work over time.

BIG Chief Studios are pleased to announce a new partnership with Star Ace, to bring their range of 1:6 Scale Collectible Action Figures to Muggles everywhere.

Hot Toys Guardians of the Galaxy: 1/6th scale Rocket & Groot Collectible Figures Set

Marvel Studios is expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe this Summer and bringing fans to the cosmos in the action packed space adventure – Guardians of the Galaxy. A group of outlaw, two thugs, an assassin and a maniac will team up to battle evil and save the galaxy! To gear fans ready for this film’s worldwide release, Hot Toys is excited to present a special 1/6th scale collectible figures set which includes the gun-toting Rocket and his personal houseplant/muscle Groot!

The movie-accurate Rocket Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on his unique physique in the film. It features a finely sculpted head and body, specially tailored costume, weapon, and specially designed figure stand.

The movie-accurate Groot Collectible Figure features highly detailed head and body with amazing paint application to reflect his distinctive appearance, and a specially designed figure stand. 

Hot Toys Back to the Future 1/6th scale Marty McFly Collectible Figure

“This is heavy doc.”Back to the Future is a pop culture icon and one of the best time-travel films of all time! It remains to be a highly popular movie even decades after the film is first released! Next year marks the 30th anniversary of this classic film and today Hot Toys is very excited to present the 1/6th scale Collectible Figure of the film’s main character – Marty McFly!

The movie-accurate Marty McFly Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly in the movie, featuring the newly developed head sculpt, highly detailed costume and a number of accessories.

Hot Toys Maleficent 6th Scale Collectible Figure

“Well, well…How Wonderful.” You know the tale, now find out the truth. Disney’s newest movie – Maleficent has been highly successful in box office around the world since its release! The tale of Sleeping Beauty is re-imagined and told from the perspective of the Mistress of All Evil who is portrayed by the one and only Angelina Jolie and her performance has been praised by critics and fans. To celebrate the movie’s success, Hot Toys is delighted to present the 1/6th scale Maleficent Collectible Figure amid fans’ anticipation!

The movie-accurate Maleficent Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in the movie which features a detailed head sculpt with iconic horns, elegantly tailored costume and accessories. Fans of this famous fairy tale and Angelina Jolie don’t miss the chance to pre-order this stylish collectible figure!

Hot Toys on Disney's Maleficent

Just a teaser for now, but you know this is going to make your brains leak out your ears when you see it, so prepare yourself!

Hot Toys The Dark Knight: 1/6th scale Batman Armory with Bruce Wayne & Alfred Pennyworth Collectible Set

OK let's break this down right out of the gate. As with previous multi-pack releases, you can score these collectibles in multiple formats. It appears you can nab Batman with the Armory, Alfred with the Armory or the super deluxe, your eyes will explode out of your head, Bruce Wayne and Alfred with the Armory pack. Click on each link to pre-order. Details of all bits below.

As a hero with superior tech and equipment, Batman uses a specialized armory to store all of his state-of-the-art weapons and gadgets. Now, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Batman Armory from The Dark Knight together in a set with Bruce Wayne and the firstly launched Alfred Pennyworth collectible figures. 

Threezero On Game of Thrones

To date, Dark Horse have been doing an excellent job of cranking out busts, sculptures and other collectibles for Game of Thrones fans. Soon, they'll be adding figures to your bare shelves. Now, Threezero, who very recently announced their new Walking Dead figure line, are announcing...Winter Is Coming.

We are enormously excited and proud to say out loud, that we have the license to make 1/6th scale collectibles, based on Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire! We will reveal first teasers in 2014, WINTER IS COMING!

Credit to Cooltoyreview for the tip

Hot Toys: The Joker (Mime Version) Now Shipping

Fulfilling your dreams of a large collection of toys based on characters from your favorite super hero films, HOT TOYS IS YOUR HERO!! Sideshow sends word that the Jack Nicholson Joker in his mime outfit DX Action Figure is now shipping into the loving arms of fully grown geeks across the United States this very day...and he's still available if you want to get up on that!  Here are the details...

Threezero's Walking Dead 12 Inch Figures Shambling Forward

THERE WAS SPECULATION! Back in February when we had our annual visit with the fine folks at McFarlane (who later turned off their phones and stopped returning emails), they mentioned they couldn't do 12 inch figures of your favorite zombie apocalypse survivors and the dead head who love to chew on them because SOMEONE else had the license. They ventured a guess of Sideshow...and they were pretty sure they were right. Now, with the pre-order for their first pieces looming, Threezero is done playing it all ninja-like and is flat out showing off their impressive figure line. WARNING: After seeing these, you may want to throw your other toys away!

We are TREMENDOUSLY excited to announce pre-order dates and pricing of AMC's The Walking Dead Pet Zombies!

This license is very important for us and we want for these amazing characters to step out from the screen onto your displays and to your homes!

Hot Toys Avengers 1/6th scale Chitauri Footsoldier & Commander Collectible Figures

Led by Loki in The Avengers, the Chitauri soldiers invaded New York and wrecked havoc in the city. The overwhelming number of these extraterrestrial invaders proved to be a challenge for The Avengers.

Ever since the reveal of this collectible figure’s prototype at Toy Fairs earlier this year, fans have been waiting for its official introduction. Now Hot Toys is excited to present the 1/6th scale Chitauri Footsoldier Collectible Figure from the feature film. The movie-accurate collectible is specially created based on the image of Chitauri Footsoldier in the movie, featuring a finely crafted head sculpt and body, highly-detailed weapon and a diorama stage with movable rubble pieces.

The Hot Toys Lone Ranger 1/6th scale Tonto Figure

Welp...the movie didn't do so hot...and Mr. Depp didn't exactly ingratiate himself with the public by blaming movie critics for the film's flop...but this is America, where we love jerks no matter what they do...AND BUY ACTION FIGURES OF THEM! Yay. Hot Toys adds to your legion of high end, eerily life-like 12 inch action figures with the white faced, crow headed, insane American Indian you want to snuggle up with and go "shhh..shhh...just make another pirates movie...shhhh".

Hot Toys – MMS217 – The Lone Ranger: 1/6th scale Tonto Collectible Figure Specification
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Big Chief's Sherlock Heads

When making the ultimate collectible for a much beloved series of any sort, you can start 1 of 2 ways. One would be to begin with the basics like accessories essential to the character...get all that minutia filled in to get the fans salivating and then wow them with the full reveal proclaiming YOUR toy is the BEST toy in the verse and no other toy is worthy to stand next to it. Another road would be to show off the hardest bit of a 12 inch action figure first, for the approval and comments of those die hard fans, so you are assured they are in love by the time you show off a perfectly fitting outfit and all the little bits packed along with it. In the case of a 12 inch action figure, the hardest bit is always the head, as nailing the likeness of a human being is more an art than anything else. Big Chief always seems to go the second route and today, continue that fine tradition with the reveal of the heads for their Sherlock 12 inch action figures at the Birmingham Memorabilia show this weekend.