ZOLOCON x Four Horsemen Reveal Warrior Beasts Skull Man Exclusive

Four Horsemen recently announced their full calendar of events for 2024. One of the dates on that schedule is a return to an event they have done for many years – Zolocon!

For this year’s show, which takes place on February 23-25 at the Fuge in Warminster, PA, Four Horsemen Studios is doing something special by partnering with Zoloworld to create a special figure release for this show. We are excited to reveal the Officially Licensed Warrior Beasts Skull Man figure!

This figure is a tribute to the classic Skull Man character! Zoloworld has released this character as a retro action figure over the years, and having been a part of Zolocon for some time now, it was great to work with them to see how our library of figure parts could be used to create a Four Horsemen Studios’ take on this character.

Jurassic World Unleashes Terror You Can't Pronounce: The Bistahieversor!

This Jurassic World Gigantic Trackers Bistahieversor dinosaur figure features sideways crawling motion and is impressively sized at approximately 14" long and 6" tall. In addition, it includes an exciting attack move unique to its species. She comes with a removable crawling helmet and features an authentic look with realistic colors, including the impressive spiked tail, perfect for figure play or display. Make the dinosaur COME ALIVE with augmented reality! Scan the hidden tracking code in the free Jurassic World Facts app with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock augmented reality games and experiences. Colors and decoration may vary.

Mezco’s Glow-in-the-Dark The Frankenstein Monster

5 Points presents The Frankenstein Monster as the first offering of Mezco’s Monsters!

Constructed from corpses by the infamous Dr. Frankenstein and resurrected by curious machines powered by a bolt of lightning, The Frankenstein Monster terrorized the countryside in search of vengeance.

Mezco’s Monsters: The Frankenstein Monster is our own rendition of the iconic creature, which features a removable parietal bone that exposes his brain. This limited edition, translucent green variant glows in the dark and is sure to illuminate your collection of classic monsters.

Mondo Updates! Skeletor, Iron Giant, the 1st Turtle and More

Mondo set the collecting world on fire this year with plenty of updates on their mind-blowing, massive Iron Giant action figure, the announcement of the return of MADBALLS, giant sized Mirage inspired Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. Mondo has always been a tight group of fans making product for the films and projects they love. Now their collectibles division is following this same line of thinking and succeeds in making many a geek's dreams come true with every report. Brock Otterbacher, Mondo's Creative Director for Toys and Collectibles, gives us the latest word on all things plastic...

Tamashii Nations Reveal S.H.Figuarts: Super Mario & Chogokin Hello Kitty

At long last, Tamashii Nations is proud to introduce the world’s first fully posable, adult collectible of Super Mario!  Step into the world of Nintendo with the most recognizable video game mascot of all time.  This highly advanced S.H.Figuarts articulation allows for precise posing to bring all the intense video game action directly to your fingertips.  S.H.Figuarts Super Mario features “?" Block, coin, coin stand, and a super mushroom.  Separately sold diorama playsets allow you to expand the Mario world.  Don't flush your money down a warp pipe on inferior merchandise; this is the Mario to brawl with.

Video Game Freddy Joins Video Game Jason

If we are to discuss "What exclusive item wore its fandom right out there on its sleeve and caused a HUGE word of mouth swell at San Diego Comic-Con 2013" leading to, what I'd expect, was a massive hoard of buyers at the show and an even larger hoard rushing to online sources to be sure they were not shut out, then we need look no further than NECA and their Friday the 13th Video Game styled Jason action figure...complete with glow in the dark parts. HOLY GRAIL!! Now, NECA has decided Jason needs a friend and who better than the nightmare demon with the unholy back scratchers?

Toy Fair 2013 : Aardman Superman

We almost never do one whole article for one action figure, but in this instance, we'll make an exception. When they released the Aardman Batman figure as a New York Comic Con exclusive, people were not surprised. It is such a unique thing, surely DC Collectibles had to sell it directly to the uber fans. When they announced a Aardman Batman and Robin 2 pack would be dropping this May, you could practically hear the manic clapping in the distance, but, happy with this wide release and an extra figure to boot, people thought that would be the end of it. Today...we bring you...Aardman Superman. Looking oh so slothenly in the face of all those heroic, barrel chested action figures we showed off earlier today, Aardman Superman looks content to eat cookies and..well..not much else! My kinda guy.

DC Collectibles are sure to show off all manor of PVC Statues, busts and full size statues for Superman: Man of Steel...but nothing will top Aardman Superman. No sir.

We've still got a small mountain of UK Toy Fair goodness to sort through as the companies begin to send us all their teasers and pre-show reveals, so keep checking back often and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/idlehandsblog or https://twitter.com/nomadixxx (if you want your news faster and don't mind mildly psycho chatter.)

You can also dive into our picture galleries as they go live RIGHT HERE!

NECA Draws First Blood On Your Toy Collection

If Funko are the undisputed rulers of ridiculously cute pop culture icons in vinyl, then NECA are the champions of bringing your favorite movie heroes to life in outstanding 7 inch plastics. At San Diego Comic Con, we had a look at NECA's plans for Rambo toys in the form of John Rambo himself sporting his poncho, brandishing a knife and looking a little worse for wear. Now comes the update...

The long awaited anti-hero John Rambo comes to life in figure form from the original 1982 film, First Blood. Rambo stands 6 3/4" tall and features over 25 points of articulation He comes complete with survival knife, machine gun and more. CLICK HERE to pre-order!

SDCC: Dark Horse's Nerdy Domo Figure

Since 2008, Dark Horse has rewarded San Diego Comic-Con attendees with an exclusive product based on viral sensation Domo. Hailing from Japan and adored all over the world, Domo has captured the hearts of pop-culture fans everywhere!

One of the highlights of this year’s event will be the special appearance of Domo creator Tsuneo Goda, who will be visiting from Japan as a sponsored guest of Dark Horse. Various events are planned, including a spotlight program, autograph sessions, and the release of the new Domo and Friends boxed set of PVC figures. To add to the excitement, Dark Horse has collaborated with Hong Kong toy company Toy2R to create a special exclusive Qee toy version of Domo.

“We have supported Comic-Con for over twenty-five years,” Dark Horse product development head David Scroggy observed, “and it thrills us to be creating a couple of genuinely special releases that contribute to the celebration while adding value for the convention. This is the greatest fan event, and since we are fans ourselves, we have pulled out all the stops!”

The Comic-Con exclusive shows the fuzzy brown cave dweller embracing his inner geek, resulting in a one-of-a-kind Nerd Domo Qee figure. Only 1,200 of this unique Domo piece are being offered, with a limit of four per customer. Sales will be at the Dark Horse booth.

Revoltech Iron Man Is Born

For the newbs in the audience, Revoltech action figures are made by Japanese company Kaiyodo featuring a revolving click-joint system allowing for maximum posability in a figure somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 to 5 inches tall. Most come packed with extra hands, weapons and a stand to make this the coolest little sucker on your desk at work. Add to that licenses like Transformers, Aliens, Predator, Batman, Trigun, popular Manga titles and hot Anime girls and you can't go wrong. Now it seem Kaiyodo have snapped up a Marvel Movie license and are showing off their first piece - Iron Man Mark 6!! He'll come packed with 2 sets of hands, hand blasts, a flight stand with blast effect and a nameplate. No word yet if this is the start of a Revoltech Marvel Movie onslaught, much like we've been getting from Hot Toys, but the second there is more info, we'll be sure to report on it! To buy Revoltech figures, check in with your local comic shop...otherwise they are easily googlable online. Amazon even has their own exclusive line of mix and match figures!

UPDATE: NECA's Mind Blowing Quarter Scale Classic Predator Figure

Prepare to be AMAZED.

"Standing over 19" tall, but it's the volume & mass overall that's most impressive." boasts the NECA crew. They go on to say "His arms are fully poseable & we're using soft goods on robe sleeves & skirt part to allow for articulation. Retail around $80. Available April 2011. 3 different versions will be available, so choose your favorite head or buy 'em all. This was truly a labor of love and one of the largest most intricate figures we have ever made. We know YOU wanted him & we found a way to make it. The original, the classic, the best. It will be packaged fully assembled so it will be a HUGE box and an impressive sight to behold. We had this in development for some time and wanted to wait until we knew it was really happening and would be all we wanted it to be (before making the announcement.) The separate body net was a major goal we wanted to make happen...the detail, the deco, the size. This is the definitive 1987 Predator!"

Hope you were wearing a helmet cuz your mind has just been BLOWN!! Congratulations to team NECA for a seriously amazing toy in a market that seems content to cut back on details with 90's era looking figures as a result. NECA paves the way. Raise that bar and KICK SOME ASS!!

UPDATE: These are limited to 5k pieces WORLDWIDE, so get your pre-order in ASAP or be crying later as you stare at the empty hole in your life where a giant Predator should be.

Mucus Tick Oozing Your Way

The wait is almost over!! After countless hardships, China mishaps and the poor Shocker Toys crew's nerves stretched to their limits as we missed every convention of the season....they are on the way. Indie Spotlight Series 2, complete with my very own, first ever Idle Hands exclusive action figure MUCUS TICK is on the way to the US of A and will soon be in your hot little hands!!! The big pic to your left is a shot of an actual production piece taken before my lovely booger Ticks were packed up and shipped off. The pics below show the custom card art (by Diana Deissler & Myself) we created for the project, making the limited edition Mucus Tick 100% unique. We'll give a shout when they start shipping, but for now, get those pre-orders in! CLICK HERE to catch your Uncommon Cold Mucus Tick today! After all, can you think of a better holiday gift for the dork in your life?




NOTE: For those looking forward to Indie Spotlight series 2, the exclusives were shipped first and the regular wave will follow.

NOTE #2: The eyes and teeth WILL be painted on the finished figure. This was an early shot taken right after the first ones were assembled. YAY accuracy!

Ghostface ...of the Undead?

WAAAAAAAY back in the olden days when Movie Maniacs was the only action figure line daring to make horror toys via McFarlane, we got a Ghostface action figure to menace our shelves with superior stabby action. Now, as Scream 4 prepares to hit theaters, NECA want to make sure you've got a little 7 inch GF in hand at the theater on opening night.

It seems the masters of pop culture plastics have not one but TWO different Ghostfaces on the way. One is described as the "Classic" look. The other... ZOMBIE??!! WHAT A TWEEST!! Have we just uncovered a major plot point of the film or just a costume change? Let's face it, those robes are getting old and it's got to be hard to chase today's steroid pumped teens in it. Plus, Zombies are so hot right now. DISCUSS!!

The toy is due to drop February, 2011 while the movie hits April 15th.

NOTE FOR THE TOY GEEKS: The "Zombie" Ghostface is packed 2 to 6 in a case, so the chase is on.

Bif Bang Pow Roll Out More LOST Figures

Now, your first impulse is going to be to spit your drink out when you see these, at which point I will direct your attention to the big writing on the bottom of each pic that says PROTOTYPES..as in these figures are far from done..and from the look of them, they've got a long way to go before completion. Next I'll direct your attention to the Venture Brothers MEGO style figures and point out how..not so good..those looked at the beginning. Bif Bang Pow doesn't churn out drek, so they went back to the artists and sure enough, these things are now a slice of fried gold. SO..chorttle all you like, but I assure you, the finished products will be miles better than these...somewhat awkward prototypes I wish they hadn't shown in the first place. AND NOW..without further fanfare and fireworks..we present the newest members of the LOST MEGO-esque figure line coming March 2011! The lineup includes...

Miles (Freighter Outfit)
Claire (Preggers and ready to pop)
Jack Shephard (Oceanic Flight Outfit)
Sayid Jarrah (Oceanic Flight Outfit)
Sawyer (Dharma Security)
Juliet Burke (70's Outfit)

Pre-orders are up NOW on http://www.entertainmentearth.com/

The Jon Stewart Stormtrooper Action Figure

Presented as a gift from George Lucas and surely a pinnacle in one of media's head geek's career, we present the Jon Stewart Stormtrooper action figure!! The little guy comes with an alternate head so you can put him into battle with our without the face fur. Good Jon....EVIL JON!! It's like having your own Mirror Mirror Stormtrooper. Watch the world fold in on itself as the Trek and Wars worlds collide!!




But seriously, the Jon Stewarttrooper isn't for sale, but it's damn cool, isn't it? I think that should be the new exclusive for sale at the end of Star Tours....and then I will demand a three pack of Stewart blasting Jar Jar in the face with Jorg Sacul looking on in horror.

Jazwares Gives Life to Robot Chicken NEEEEERRRRRRD!!

..and yes you have to scream the word like that, otherwise Ogre will think YOU are a nerd, run into the room and kick you square in the balls. You've seen the commercials. He's a barbarian now. He can do it.

Robot Chicken...the license that has been with SOTA toys who promised us a genuine Humping Robot action figure for years now. In a surprising turn, it seems Jazwares have stepped in, snagged the license and POOF...WE HAVE TOYS! Well so far, we have toy..and that's a good start.

San Diego Comic Con 2010 is just one week away, and Jazwares and Cartoon Network Enterprises are proud to announce the availability of the very first figure from the highly-anticipated Robot Chicken toy line!

Toys“R”Us Exclusive "Convention Nerd" from Jazwares!

Now, fans can recreate their favorite Robot Chicken parodies, such as the Nerd’s visit to a Sci-Fi convention with this 5-inch action figure. Complete with a Top Hat, Sandwich, Magical Unicorn Mayonnaise Jar, Adult Swim swag bag and a 2010 San Diego Comic-Con t-shirt, the iconic Robot Chicken Nerd character is ready to geek out with fans.

"Convention Nerd" will ONLY be available at Entertainment Earth's booth #2343 throughout the con and on Toysrus.com for $20*.

Plus fans can come meet the creators of Adult Swim's Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken and get their Convention Nerd autographed when Seth Green and Matt Senreich will be signing the figure at Entertainment Earth's booth #2343 Friday, July 23 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fans who are not able to attend the show can still purchase the exclusive Toys“R”Us San Diego Comic-Con merchandise online at Toysrus.com/Collectibles starting Wednesday, July 21. However, there is a limited number of each item, so fans should visit Entertainment Earth at booth #2343 or Toysrus.com/Collectibles early to purchase their Comic Con exclusives.

Marvel Select Juggernaut Making All Geeks Cry Tears Of Joy

After years of begging Diamond Select to create more characters that will compliment the Marvel Legends line, we've finally got ourselves a new Juggernaut!!!! I'll allow you 5 minutes of celebration now.

To continue, Marvel Select makes the big bulky guys like no other company, so it is a no brainer for us to be constantly moaning at them to make our favorite Marvel Comics powerhouses into lovable plastics. Further, since they sell straight to comic shops, they can make obscure chatacters and not worry much about them selling, since Marvel Legends fans have absolutely nothing else to buy these days!! I laugh..and then I cry a little. With Juggernaut, we get a character sorely in need of an update, hopefully in a scale that will make us fall out of our Incredible Hulk bean bag chairs, AND recognizable to the movie geeks, since he did have an appearance or 2 in X-Men United. TRIPLE WIN!! Sculpting by Gentle Giant and paints by the legendary Eddie Wires make this a dream project we hope to see a repeat of over and over and over until the entire Marvel Universe is finally COMPLEEEEETE!! Here's the skinny...

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”!

Expect Juggers to hit stores this August for the low low price of 20 beans. Make this a sell out and show Hasbro that we are dying for new Marvel figures that look as if they can step on their G.I. Joes.

And just because I'm a full service geek, here's a list of figures I'd love to see Marvel Select tackle next...

The Wrecking Crew
Luke Cage
Terrax
Dragon Man
Blastaar
Apocalypse
Ultron
Doc Samson
Titanium Man
Iron Clad
Volstagg
Hydro Man
Warlock
New School Venom (believe it or not, he hasn't been done properly)
Dormammu
S'ym
Super Adaptoid
Mimic
Sauron

You make em', we'll buy em'. Deal?

NECA's Machete Action Figure

HE'S ALMOST HERE!! Finally, the most bad ass of Mexicans will grace the shelves of nerds across the globe as they make a half assed attempt to do his voice amid pitched plastic battles. I bet Danny Trejo could take out Starscream. He could definitely behead Zartan. Ohhh, the possibilities.

The first ever action figure of cult movie icon Danny Trejo, star of the new Robert Rodriguez film Machete. This figure is highly detailed, poseable, with a lifelike likeness and 2 machete weapons. Look for him at retail this September.

SOTA's Mini Key Humping Robot

SOTA just posted images of their long awaited Humping Robot from Robot Chicken, who doesn't exactly have humping action anymore...unless you do it yourself.

This Articulated Humping Robot Keychain/Action Figure can be dangled from keys, purses, backpacks, or whatever you darn well please. And when he's not dangling you can pose him however you like. We've collected a few images of him doing what he does best. You should be seeing him in fine retailers in the 3rd quarter of 2010. 12 dollars a hump.

So, if the robot is slightly larger than a coffee mug, that would ALMOST put him in scale with Hasbro's new Iron Man movie action figure line! Keep one of those spots in the hall of armors opened! Now where do I get a scale washing machine...

A Brief History of Werewolves in Plastic

The Wolfman opens this weekend, so we thought we'd take this opportunity to celebrate our furry friend in a non furry format.



The Mangler - McFarlane toys' Spawn series 7 gave birth to this werewolf with odd proportions. The extended snout makes one think of a specific entry in the Howling series. Comic fans will notice he's the perfect stand in for the werewolf from Scud: The Disposable Assassin! This figure also has a redish variant.










Howling Wolfinica - Yellow Submarine's Resurrection of Monstress like gave us female versions of classic movie monsters. Wolfinica has a little punk rock in her (as noted by the nip ring) and some Rat Fink-esque pets to keep her company as she jams on her guitar. Odd..or oddly hot? Wolfinica has a glow in the dark variant.










Werewolf by Night - Toybiz created the ultimate figure pack for their Marvel Legends line with greats like Dracula, Zombie, Frankenstein and Werewolf by Night, all based on their appearances in Marvel comics. This MIGHT be the most articulated werewolf figure ever brought to mass retail.











Wetworks Werewolf - Back to McFarlane, masters of monsters. Definitely a unique spin on the werewolf form, favoring the bulky body not unlike the American Werewolf in London monster. This particular figure can stand straight up or down on all fours. He comes in light grey, dark grey and brown.









Raze - From Underworld, naturally! Mezco nabbed the license and everyone was clamoring for toys from the first film, but the crew were a little too ahead of their time and produced figures in the currently favored 4 inch scale. Woops.











Bram Stoker's Dracula Boxed Set - Back to McFarlane who utilized their license to make more monsters, forgoing a shot at top hat adorned Gary Oldman. Instead, we get the bat creature and wolf creature who only stand properly on their bases included in this boxed set.









Vereticus - One of Stan Winston's last line of action figures was rescued and brought to retail by NECA. Blood Wolves also included a more feral wolf creature Lycon and a more traditional werewolf, Wulv. Vereticus was definitely the cream of this crop and even comes with an alternate helmeted head.











Were-Oz - Ozzy Osbourne's Bark at the Moon is legendary among metal heads and we all know, McFarlane is metal. He's little, he doesn't pose well (or at all), won't stand unless pegged into a base and is pretty damn ugly...but it's the Oz man..so we all bought it. Fo sho.











Oz - Sideshow's Buffy the Vampire Slayer 12 inch line had some excellent pieces, including this Werewolf Oz, a San Diego Comic Con 05' exclusive. The line was hit or miss as far as likenesses go, but Ozwolf nailed it.











Werewolf Playset - McFarlane again!! Their Monsters playset line created some excellent figures and playsets for them to rampage through. the Werewolf set even comes with my former boss, Steve Hamady, as a hapless hunter who is torn limb from limb. Make me clean out the Spawn van, will ya?!










American Werewolf in London Nightmare Demon - He may not STRICTLY be a werewolf, but he sure looks like one. SOTA toys made 3 different demons for the film, but sadly never got around to making the wolf or his half eaten buddy. They did make a nice size wolf from Dog Soldiers though...and that almost makes up for it. Almost.










Note: George the Animal Steele, Todd McFarlane and Evil Christopher Walken are not werewolves..but we love them anyway.