Eye see you! Mattel He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Cartoon Collection Mantenna Action Figure has two arms, four fully jointed legs, and bug-out eyes. It should not surprise you that there was no budget for gear - but that's OK, it's a pretty great monster figure as it is. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! Once upon a time, Jakks Pacific World of Nintendo Samus Action Figure was the kind of thing could find in stores around the country, maybe, if you were lucky. Five bucks for a tiny Samus seems outright miraculous in 2026, although you may still be able to find tiny Mario figures in a Walmart near you. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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Super7 also had the first official reveal of their Ninja Force Cobra Commander & Snake Eyes, plus Target's incoming Tiger Force Wild Bill. I assume that'll show up around the August toy aisle reset, or when Snake Eyes sells through.

As compatible 3 3/4-inch goes, it looks like Delta 17 revealed some arctic troops with big fuzzy hats and a desert trooper with an ornate surf board and a cute bulldog. I'm scrounging around for other indie o-ring announcements and haven't yet found many.

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It sounds like the freight hits the port this week, which means it's just a few weeks away from shipping out to pre-sales. This wave includes Bengal, Retelo, Sol Eagle, and Bear Claw. That's two animal buddies and three animal-themed costumes an/or accessories for those keeping track at home.

It's 15 minutes, and you get a pretty good look at these guys. They seem to be super shiny, and I was surprised to see Retelo's quad copter drone to have a bird heat motif.

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Clear! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 05 Traitor to Tyranny Brilliant-Optimus Prime Action Figure is a surprisingly bright red and blue plastic wonder. I don't normally go for transparent stuff, but this one is impressive - and he has an axe accessory in bright orange. Give this one a look. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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Having been at this for almost three decades, these are not upstarts or young, hungry people looking to break in to the world of entertainment - which is actually said as text in the movie itself. It's still kind of inspiring to see a crew of people who are friendly enough to grit their teeth and put on what seems to be a mostly handmade, if underwritten, slice of entertainment. There are old homemade camcorder shots, there are scenes deemed inappropriate for release in previous outings, and there are things no person should ever have to endure. But it's showbiz, and hopefully someone else out there gets inspired to pick up their phones and try their hands at some low-budget form of entertainment that hopefully does not require the use of their family's medical insurance. Having not seen the previous films, I can honestly say I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

I'm not saying you should drop everything you're doing to see it, but if you too find yourself with a pass to see multiple movies a week, it will likely be one of the most visceral experiences of your cinematic year.

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Shiny! The Playmobil 70733 "Fi?ures" Figures Fairy wasn't a pull I was excited to make, but I was impressed by the drawn details on the dress and the metallic hair. The jeweled wand is a nice touch. What am I going to do with this figure? I have no idea, that's why I wrote a review about it so at least I can say it was for something.

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Indie o-ring figures from old-school G.I. Joe talent! The Locomotion Media Group Operation: Recall Mzimu Corps (Pecan) Action Figure is still available, and it's a lot like the figures from the 1980s - but shinier, and with wrist joints. Wave two is due to ship in July, I picked these up last month and am pretty pleased with my purchase. Except it's made me want more o-ring figures, which is going to cost me.

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An "all-in" pledge for the first 24 hours nets you the games, posters, blind boxes, and everything else for $486. Given that it includes 18 action figures, assuming all stretch goals get met, that's not a bad discount. Individual figures are $30, which is about on par with the current $25-$30 o-ring figures from the likes of Super7 and indie makers.

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Wikipedia says its working title was "Tears and Rain," a reference you undoubtedly immediately get. And for you soundtrack collectors, Michael Giacchino is doing this one.

Also announced, We're Wolves, a sequel to the movie What We do in the Shadows. Also from Waititi, it follows around the werewolves from the movie (which inspired the FX TV series) and you should absolutely go watch right now.

I'm posting this stuff for my friends, so when they later go "I don't remember hearing about all of this" I can go "so you aren't reading 16bit.com?"

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New mold! The Hasbro Transformers Age of the Primes Voyager Sideways Action Figure is similar to the 2002 Deluxe Armada Sideways, but with more articulation and fewer mechanisms. You can also swap the head Mini-Cons. There are things I like more about the old one, and there are things I like more about the new one. It's amazing that today's Voyagers are comparable in size to a $10 Deluxe from 24 years ago, but here we are. Collectors are snapping this one up, and other than the fact you can't have a factionless chest? It's pretty good. Read on!

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Mark those calendars for August 7 in the USA. Theaters will be empty because of the lack of marketing, or it'll make all the money because indie horror is Hollywood's latest "it girl." Empty rooms and cursed wishes are doing great business, surely murderous stars of television will get a few butts in the seats.

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Operation: Recall is kind of similar, except the creators are being very up-front with their plans. This page shows everything from December 2025 through Summer 2027, for a grand total of about 21 figures. At $25 each, over 18-20 months, that's not a massive expense.

I've been perusing their YouTube channel and other reveals, and so far I've spotted at least 49 total figures. This includes numerous shared tooling figures like five Midnight Ops figures, five Desert Ops figures, three "pie in the sky" repaints, and a few other trooper/commander variants. Only one of the figures - a mail-in redemption - might qualify as "just different enough to make you mad," while the others seem to be pretty significant color or head changes.

It's been a while since I had a chance to actually jot down what's coming and ask the big questions like "so what will it cost to keep going?", and I'm hoping to get a list with links to pictures or videos together to share shortly. It's rare to get any sort of roadmap for an indie toy line, particularly one that seems like it might be through 2028 or 2029. If the cadence keeps nicely spaced out, I don't think anyone's going to get burned out for a while.

I'm finishing up the first review of these guys, and he'll go up Wednesday. I wouldn't say it's anything life-changing, but if you haven't had enough of this kind of retro figure in your life? It's fun enough to get you to pull some old toys out and give them a whirl with these new ones.

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Double your mutants! Mattel Turtles of Grayskull 2-Bopsteady Action Figure was a 2024 Target exclusive and it was a good one. They're loaded with swappable Metal-Boto parts, plus a gold sword and a spiked ball for their own use. Even if you don't plan to build the build-a-figure, the included accessories are enough to give you more reasons to play with this and your other figures. And it's still pretty affordable, at or under $25 delivered on eBay. Read on!

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Posted 10 years ago! A quick sell-through, Onell Design Outer Space Men Orbitron Diversus was the kind of thing you want more of. Onell Design continues to make amazing creatures, monsters, and travelers, but this Orbitron redeco lighted me to no end. The brain folds have red panel lines, the highlights are - in general - just amazing. The thick color paint makes the claws pop nicely, and every bit of the Four Horsemen sculpt is enhanced through the smart deployment of color in all the right places. And yes, the gray accessories are a little bland, but the figure deco more than makes up for it. I like this one a lot, and I really hope to see more recolors of this mold someday. Just not too many. Do read on, and come back tomorrow for a new one!

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I assume this is all part of the publicity train running up to JoeFest, as it appears there will be a lot of Joe-adjacent fun coming.

Creator Carson Mataxis went on the "Destro Is My Spirit Animal" YouTube channel to go over the extensive backstory of the line, going on about the comics, the figures, and future figures at length. You can get a look at future samurai women troopers, shark deep sea divers, medics, pyromaniacs, and just a whole heck of a lot of stuff. The first 20ish figures are "year one" and will run through summer of 2027 or a bit later. The "year two" guys I don't think have been explicitly dated yet, but you can get a look at a lot of what they're working on here.

It's long. I would recommend watching it and skipping ahead with the arrow key until something you want to see/hear grabs you, because it's very informative and a pretty nifty fly-on-the-wall look at the development of comics and toys in an era where those things are a much tougher sell. It seems like the fun pets are mostly in year one (unless they're being held back), but there are plenty of new and generally original concepts on the way. And with over 45 figures on deck, it's probably good to see what's up in case you want to hold off on collecting them all. (But at 3,000-4,000 units, I'm in for the first two waves at least.)

I might be putting together some kind of checklist or info dump just to keep track of all the various figures in production.

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Newish! Blokees Transformers Defender Version 06 Brutal Fang Astrotrain Action Figure looks like you remember, but it isn't a perfect match for the toys or TV. Purple helmet, gray body, purple wings, it's everybody favorite space choo-choo complete with blaster and loads more articulation than the 1980s toy. I like it. Read on, and come back Monday for more!

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Seall of approval! The Playmobil "Fi?ures" Figures Marine Biologist Figure is off the market, but if you find an ol dbox you've got a chance to get a seal trainer in a nifty costume with a small baby seal pup. For a couple of bucks, it's a decent deal.

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Given that it's a crowdfund, it might be a while for these 3 3/4-inch figures to make the market. But if you like retro space guys, these do look particularly awesome. Click here for the Kickstarter page, and if other recent 3 3/4-inch lines are any indication it might be a while before they land.

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An actual cartridge and final game ROM are due later this year, if you're inclined to give it a go.

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Also new, Super7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReAction+ Figures are live. These o-ring figures let Raph and Don fight against Shredder and the Foot!

A classic! The Kenner Batman: The Animated Series The Joker Action Figure is from over 30 years ago, and has aged well. It closely matches the cartoon, it's sturdy, and all the parts fit.

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Also, The Loyal Subjects Palworld plush and action figures are now available for pre-order. These monsters are from the PC game and are ready to fight.