After thirty years, Street Sharks is swimming back onto shelves as Mattel reignites the iconic brand. Since the brand's debut in the 90s, fans' hunger for new products and content has remained strong and we are thrilled to announce the Street Sharks revival. Action figures inspired by three beloved characters, Ripster, Jab, and Slash will be available at Walmart, Amazon, Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth, and Diamond Collectibles. In addition to new toys, Mattel is amplifying this moment by releasing exclusive Street Sharks apparel available at MattelCreations, and throughout the year, Mattel will be partnering with industry leaders on fashion collabs, comic books, collectibles, and more. Street Sharks fandom encapsulates the resurgence of 90’s nostalgia, and we believe now is the time to inspire the next generation of fans.
In August, eight new “DC Super Powers” comic book variant covers will imagine what an unreleased wave of DC action figures would have looked like if the Kenner line of Super Powers toys from 1984-86 had continued!* Look for DC Super Powers variant covers on Batman #151, Gotham City Sirens #1, Green Lantern: War Journal #12, Nightwing #117, Power Girl #12, Superman #17, The Flash #12, and Titans #14! Reach out to your local comic book shop for preorder information and snag yourself one of these DC Super Powers variant covers!
DC’s new DC Super Powers variant covers coming in August evoke the classic Super Powers toy line and are packed with tons of Easter eggs and details. To re-create the look and feel of the original Kenner Super Powers packaging, original 1980s Super Powers product artist Alex Saviuk has returned to deliver the spot illustrations for each new variant cover. Saviuk was a character artist for the Kenner packaging from ’84 to ’86 and drew many of the minicomics that were included with each figure. The new DC Super Powers variant covers are designed and sculpted by one of the leading historians of the original Kenner Super Powers toy line and the cofounder of Raving Toy Maniac and Action Figure Insider, Jason Geyer, who is a toy designer himself.
Marvel Comics is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with Hasbro, a global leader in play, that will result in brand-new collections and reprints of Rom’s original comic book adventures!
The popular toy-turned comic book superstar headlined his very own solo series throughout the 80s, igniting readers’ imaginations for 75 issues. Set in the main Marvel Comics universe, Rom was a full-fledged Marvel icon who had memorable team-ups with the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, and even battled bravely against the likes of Galactus and the Skrulls! These incredible stories by industry legends Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, along with various Rom guest appearances, will be reprinted for the first time ever in ROM: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1, on sale January 2024. In addition to this long-awaited collection, fans can pick up a facsimile edition of Rom’s comic book debut, 1979’s ROM #1, this September!
For decades, the legends of their horrors have persisted. The eggs, hidden in the depths of FOSSIL POINT, have existed in a state of hibernation. Now, after forty years of silence, the volcano of MANGLOR MOUNTAIN has erupted again - and the MANGLORS - are back!
In 1983, the Ideal Toy Company introduced the "sticky-icky creatures from another dimension", the Action Aliens known as the Manglors. Comprised of both ferocious warriors and incredible creatures, these beings "made of the strangest stuff on earth" - sorbothane - were stretchy, sticky, clay-like monstrosities. The incredible box art by the late, great Ken Kelly promised the ultimate warriors of terror, but a perplexing marketing decision prompting kids to tear them apart doomed the line. Not even the addition of the amazing Prehi-Storage Eggs in 1984 could save the Manglors from tumbling into the toyboxes of obscurity.
Sensing the immense love fans are giving anything that calls back to their very geeky childhoods, European company Game Office is releasing a series of "Nano Puzzles" featuring art from the 90's Marvel Universe card series from Impel. For those who don't go ham on collectibles of any sort, I'll clue you in that over the Covid shut down, and still (largely) today, the market on most 80's vintage toy lines went through the roof, along with several card series that were very nearly worthless prior to this bump. Impel's first series Marvel Universe card series got a significant kick in the pants and still remains in the triple digits for a complete set, with holograms. Most likely noticing this trend, licensors are taking full advantage!
For a lot of us, fond memories of simple plastic masks with a bit of elastic send us into fits of geeking with just a glance. These masks weren't perfect, and to be honest, most likenesses attempted of non-cartoony characters became the stuff of nightmares, only lending to their appeal. I've got an Adams Family movie Uncle Fester mask that at once delights adults and makes small children cry. Now Retro-A-Go-Go look to tap into that love by taking this simple format and punching it up to a nearly 2 foot size, suitable for sending would-be home invaders running for the hills.
The greatest Star Wars convention in the 12 systems is going on RIGHT NOW, so we thought we'd bring a little bit of the plastic action home to you. Hasbro had their collector panel at the event and ran a slide show containing all the goodness hitting stores now and for the foreseeable future. Those who have seen the slides from San Diego Comic Con will note that this show has some new bits and pieces, so for YOU, we've delivered the info in two ways.
1. is via our Flickr account, where we've posted every slide individually so you can click as you like. 2. is as a YouTube video where you can watch the slides in HD, set to music, and hit pause when you feel the need to drooool.
For those who not well versed in the world of Star Wars plastics but are now tempted to buy their favorite bounty hunter, score the points needed for a Rocket Firing Boba Fett or score a killer vehicle, here's some info behind the pictures...
ITEMS ALREADY IN STORES: - The first waves of new Clone Wars, Saga Legends and Vintage figures including Hoth Han Solo, Dengar, Bossk (that lizard guy who isn't a sleestax), Greedo, Snowspeeder Luke and the HUGE Kul Teska Guard from Clone Wars: The Republic Heroes Video Game, exclusive to Toys R Us - The colossal, 2 foot AT-AT!! Two levels, lights, sounds and a speeder that shoots out its butt. I'll be making mine a little bed and read him stories before he goes to sleep every night. - The Cloud Car, Remote Controlled Hailfire Droid, Luke Skywalker's Snow Speeder - Boba Fett's Electronic Helmet!! You must own this. Don't lie.
For the die hard fans, we've got pics of...
- Clone Wars Basic Figures : Wave 2 (This August) : Kit Fisto, Mace Windo, Commander Droid and Cammo Clone Scout Wave 3 (This September) : Ki-Adi Mundi, Clone Trooper Pilot and Flame Thrower Clone Wave 4 (This November) : Shaak Ti, Boba Fett, R4-P17, Embo and Mando Trooper Wave 5 (This December) : ZOMBIE GEONOSIAN!! , Clone Draa, Cato Parasitti and Clone Commander Jet There will be 32 new figures in 2010. There's a Galactic Battle Game included with each new figure as well as a redemption certificate for a Battle Mat with Sergeant Bric (a bounty hunter hired by Kaminoans to train Clone cadets.) - Clone Wars Figure and Vehicle Packs : (Wave 3 and 4 this October and November - $15.99) : Freeco Bike with Cold Weather Gear Clone, Mini Tank with Tactical Droid and Clone Scout Boil with AT-RT - Clone Wars Battle Packs : Wave 2 (November) : Mandalorian Troopers and Arc Troopers - Clone Wars Starfighter Vehicles : Wave 2 (October) : AAT Tank, Clone Swamp Speeder, Hyena Bomber and AT-AP Walker Wave 3 (November) : Xanadu Blood (Cad Bane's Fighter) and Plo Kloon's Starfighter (December) Droid Gunship and a new deco for the Droid-Tri Fighter (January 2011) Jedi Turbo Speeder
- Vintage Collection : 37 Basic Figures in 2010 in 4 waves every 6 weeks. 27 figures will be new or have some new tooling and deco. 10 figures will be "greatest hits" on vintage card backs for the first time. Figures will be from OTC, as well as Episodes 1, 2 and 3. This will run for at least 2 years. With the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back comes the "Holy Grail" of all Hasbro Star Wars figures..Rocket Firing Boba Fett!! Buy 5 vintage figures, clip the proof of purchase and send in for your Boba! Wave 2 (October) : The EP 3 Wave : Darth Sidious, Anakin, Magna Guard, General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Sandtrooper, Clone Trooper and Commander Cody Wave 3 (January 2011) : Return of the Jedi Wave : Gamorrean Guard, Admiral Ackbar, Luke Skywalker (Jabba's Prisoner..or is it Vader's Prisoner?), Skiff Guard Woof, R2-D2 drink server with Pop Up Lightsaber, Rebel Commando, Wicket the Ewok and Rebel Pilot Wedge
- Force FX Lightsabers with Removable Blade : Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker available now. Obi-Wan Kenobi available this September. Darth Maul available December/ January. - Galactic Heroes : Wave 2 (September) : Darth Maul and Obi-Wan, Mandalorian Troopers, Emperor and Darth Vader and Count Dooku and Commando Droid Wave 3 (November) : Luke and Darth Vader (Empire), Training Clone and Sgt. Bric, Senate Commando and Aqua Battle Droid plus one more surprise 2 pack. - Galactic Heroes AT-AT!! Adorable. Out this month
- Role Play : Boba Fett Electronic Blaster and General Grievous Spinning Lightsaber
- Transformers Crossovers : Captain Rex/ Freeco Bike and Yoda/ Attack Shuttle on shelves now. Tank Gunner/ Interceptor Tank this September. Thire/ Republic Attack Cruiser this October.
- Exclusives : Toys R Us : Clone Wars Nikto Skiff Guard figure this September. Clone Wars Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battle Pack with Young Boba, Mace Windu, Bossk, Anakin Skywalker, a droid, Slave-1 (? maybe it's not Slave-1 yet?) and what looks like Anakin's fighter this September. Legacy of the Dark Side 2 Packs with Pre-Cyborg Grievous to General Grievous, Boba Fett Orphan to Bounty Hunter and Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader this October. Vintage Packaging for the AT-AT comes late this October!! Endor Pilots packs hit January of 2011 with Grizz Frix X-Wing Pilot, R2-T7 (Grizz's Droid), Palso Thern B-Wing Pilot and Scythe TIE Fighter Pilot and a second pack with Ekelarc Yong Y-Wing Pilot, R5-P9 Ekelarc's droid, Sila Kott A-Wing Pilot and Oxixo TIE Fighter Pilot. There's also Saga Vehicles with figure sets on the way in March! - KMart : Jodo Kast figure in stores now. Clone Wars Clone Commando Squad with the Cold Weather, ARF, Pilot and Jetpack troops this August. - Walmart : DVD Figure 2 Packs with Clone Wars Episodes including Rising Malevolence, Shadow of Malevolence and Destroy Malevolence this September. Jabba's Throne with Oola (the slave dancer) and Salacious Crumb this October. Kit Fisto's Starfighter this October. The Tie Bomber comes this December. Khol's : Galactic Heroes AT-ST this September. - Entertainment Earth : Comic 2 Packs with Legacy #7: Deliah Blue and Darth Nihl, Knights of the Old Republic #6: Jarael and Rohlan Dyre, Jango Fett: Open Seasons #2: Jaster Mareel and Montross and X-Wing Rogue Squadron #29: Baron Fel and Ysanne Isard. - Target : Clone wars Figure Collection with Bounty Hunter DVD: Hostage Crisis Episode: Shahan Alana, Robonino and 2 Commando Droids and Hidden Enemy Episode: Captain Res, Sgt. Slick, Clone Trooper Chopper and Clone Trooper Gus coming this October. Clone Wars 2 Packs with Senate Commando Captain and Senate Commando and Cad Band and IG-86 this October. Geonisis Arena 2010 Assortment with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Super Battle Droid, Rodian Jedi and Battle Droid, Anakin Skywalker and Droideka, Shaak Ti and Geonosian Warrior, Nicanas Tassu and Count Dooku and R2-D2 and C-3PO with Battle Droid Head late this October. Vehicles in Vintage Packaging include the Rebel Armored Snowspeeder and Imperial Tie Fighter this October. Mini Muggs 3 packs debut with Bounty Hunters Bossk, Boba Fett and IG88, Yoda, Darth Vader and Stormtrooper and Clone Wars Bounty Hunters Cad Bane, General Grievous and Captain Rex this October. Battle Packs focus on Empire Strikes Back with Attack on Hoth containing an AT-ST, a driver and 2 Snowtroopers and Defense of Hoth with a turret, laser dish, 2 Hoth Rebels and a droid this December. Vintage Figure Collection 3 packs hit this December as well including the Bespin Alliance with a Cloud Car Pilot, Lando and Bespin Luke, Hoth Rebels with Han Solo, a Hoth Rebel and FX-7 Medical Droid and Imperials with 4-LOM, a Tie Fighter Pilot and an At-AT Driver.
While browsing ToysRUs.com, utilizing their wish list to earmark some awesome things I wanted to keep an eye on as they drop in price, I stumbled across something seriously strange.
Back in the 80's, the only action figure line to feed my frenzy for Marvel Comics collectibles (post-Mego) was a little line called Secret Wars. Like most figures of its time, the figure line was mainly the same sculpt painted over repeatedly with a new head popped on top. Though such practices are all but gone now (flashes a look at Mattel and Hasbro), the line still has a firm hold on my heart strings.
Fast forward to 2010 and I'm all growed up, killing some down time by looking over the Marvel toy section on TRU.com and as I reach the end of the list, I find this.
I scratched my head and re-read the description about 17 times before clicking "order" to see what would happen. It was like the site was taunting me as I had to re-enter my info 3 times to complete my order due to standard suckage of their website, but in the end, the order was placed with a $10 dollar off coupon used to boot! I figured I'd wait and see what shows up in the mail, then possibly return it to my local Toys R Us to take camera phone pics of them going cross eyed in disbelief. Then I got another idea.
Heading back to the front page, I decided to enter the word "Vintage". Up came several pages of clothing and a couple of cute little RC Robots I didn't know existed and then...
Star Wars 1982 Empire Strikes Back Vintage Loose Action Figure- C-3PO with cape in Kenner Sealed Baggie- $14.99
WTF??!! One item could be a disgruntled website worker deciding to play a joke on the geeks of the world and maybe even follow through with the order to put a gold cap on the laugh, but two items from the 80's just sitting there waiting for purchase, in stock?! I'm not even going to joke over them calling the accessory a cape..because..that's just tru.com, ya know? Part of their charm. I took a quick detour over to ebay and noticed the C3PO with removable limbs in the baggie is fairly common, in mint condition, and going for close to this price, so apparently people have come across caches of this gem before... So that lead me to my next question...
Just how many of these items can Toysrus.com possibly have?? In stock, right now, are 24 Doom Rollers and 29 3POs!! Someone could clean then out of this stock for under 2 grand, so if this interests you, I suggest you pounce NOW and we'll consider ourselves part of the most ridiculous club ever. Stay tuned for more on this story when TRU gets back to me and when the Doom Roller arrives here!
P.S...for the Star Wars freaks..the site also has the Disney Star Tours figures up for sale as well as a Galactic Hunt 30th anniversary 2 pack with Concept Chewie and Biggs, Concept 3po and R2 (which I never saw in a store), the 2008 SDCC Clone Trooper, 2007 Shadow Scout Speeder AND the Holiday Jawas! They've even got Jorg Sacol, an 89 Hotwheels Batmobile...and an 86 Mets autographed baseball. Oddsville.
