Today we look at the Geonosian Warrior figure from 2006 which was a reworked version of a 2002 release-- and it came with other, better figures. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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It's one of the toys I grew up with! The Fisher-Price Adventure People Alpha Star Astronaut comes with an alien, a robot, and a big space camper vehicle. It's so good that after this hit the garage sale at the behest of my parents, I bought another one during college. That's how you spend your nest egg! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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This one went for $350. Arguably, totally worth it.

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After you listen to the interview, check out this response via Gallagher's management. I'm not stoking coals here, but I will say it's a fascinating industry to follow and it's really cool to see how these people interact and that with comedy, there seems to be a clear generational divide.

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More interesting is this list of assortment breakdowns of the BanDai line confirming classic and new figures. The new ones come in 4-inch sizes, plus 6-inch sizes, because competing prices never lead to disasters. Classic figures will be 8-inches tall.

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Again, before you pre-order, remember a leaked Wal-Mart listing a few weeks ago named a new Warpath and Arcee as coming in Generations soon-- this isn't an official confirmation, but if you're a gambling man and/or woman I suggest patience.

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Nothing new for the Virtual Console this week.

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Today we look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi figure from a few years ago, which was a mishmash of existing parts dating back to about 2000. Better versions have since been made, but it's still pretty good-looking. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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The first bobble head to be featured in this column is the Funko G.I. Joe Metallic Cobra Commander Bobble Head, which was a low-run Comic-Con exclusive from 2010. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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PSOne classics this week are actually PSOne Japan ports of an NES game. For $5.99 it's Mega Man 2, which, obviously, is a legendary game.

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PSP Minis include Wackylands Boss and the much more exciting Pac-Man Championship Edition. What a week!

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The Playmates Classic Star Trek Sulu from the 1990s. Do you need it? It's Sulu! Of course you do. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Clone Commander Stone figure from 2010. This is the "new body" for most Clone Troopers, although it seems ultimately the duties were split between the 2008 sculpt and variations on Stone for new guys. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Also, cases with Vintage Wedge Antilles went up for pre-order so you may want to look into that.

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So that's a mix of the latest and some as-of-yet unreleased figures, if you were in the market for ordering cases.

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The Wave 13 Marvel Universe case will include:
1x World War Hulk
1x Iron Man
1x Spider-Man 2099
1x Spider-Woman
1x Cable
2x Wolverine (1st Appearance)
2x Apocalypse
1x Cyclops (Jim Lee)
2x Gladiator

Pictures are, obviously, available now.

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The Wave 5 set will include:
1x Blowtorch
1x General Hawk
1x Steel Brigade
1x Cobra (The Enemy)
1x Cobra Commander
1x Jungle B.A.T.

The Wave 6 set will include:
1x Snake Eyes - Temple Guardian
1x Crazy Legs
1x Croc Master
1x Rock Viper
1x Viper
1x Iron Grenadier

Pictures, I assume, will be available within the next 14 days.

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"Capcom presents the next evolution in retro side-scrolling action with Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Equipped with his famous bionic arm, Nathan ³Rad² Spencer swings back into action in order to stop General Sabio from launching a deadly missile strike. Swing, leap, and shoot your way through lush new environments as you encounter countless enemies and huge bosses throughout the island of Papagaya."

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The Diamond Select Battle Beasts Minimates SDCC Gold Alligator was one of my favorite items from my Comic-Con haul. Just look at it-- it's gorgeous. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Luke Skywalker figure that hit in late 2009 and despite shipping in tons of future cases, sold extremely well. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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Based on the very cool Animated Rodimus mold, this figure has a new head and (obviously) Stunticon-inspired deco with a new head from the art directors behind the show.

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Clearly, someone has been playing with Mattel toys over there-- this looks like it could probably fit right in with Masters of the Universe Classics if he were a smidgen shorter.

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""Getsu Fuma Den," a Japan-themed action game, makes a cameo appearance in the Castlevania series. Enjoy the vintage graphics!"

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This one went for $100. I'm extremely upset I missed out on it.

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The book was developed to raise funds for the dying author's family, and we are sad to report that Giovanni (Gianni) Lopergolo passed on last week. Proceeds from the book help his kids-- and he was a really young guy-- so if you have the means to help out his family, it would be a good thing for you to do.

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Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- remember, it's no good without your participation, and even then, it still might suck. This is what you get for free.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Commando Droid figure which folds up super-small and is loaded with articulation. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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Sometimes repaints are dull, but when it's a harder-to-find mold they're a little more welcome. Hasbro Transformers Universe Wheelie comes from 2009, one of the many hard-to-find Minibots toys that came and went pretty quickly. (For fans of the old shows, Universe Legends had some really fantastic small toys.) So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Captain America Movie Action Figures Wave 2	Captain America Movie 10-Inch Hero Action Figure	Captain America Movie Action Figures Wave 1 Set	Captain America Movie Deluxe Figures Wave 1 Set
Thor Movie Basic Action Figures Wave 1	Thor Movie Thor's Electronic Hammer	Thor Movie Basic Roleplay Helmet	Thor Movie 8-Inch Action Figures Wave 1 Set
Marvel Universe Action Figures Wave 13	Marvel Universe Action Figure Comic Packs Wave 8	Marvel Heroes Superhero Squad Wave 22	Marvel Universe Action Figures Wave 12

All of this stuff is set to hit between now and May.

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Do check out the images on the auction-- I'm sure you'll be impressed. At press time it's already over $100.

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• He-Man.org's own WFWTK tackles new figure construction, new plans for 30th Anniversary toys, and 2002-inspired He-Man toys
• Ask Matty highlight rumors, Adam figures, Cringer, and some other goodies
• Other Q&As from various sites examine Catra's skirt, new accessories, reissies, and a heck of a lot more

All in all, plenty of news to absorb.

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The Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica	The Twilight Zone Talky Tina Doll Replica - EE Exclusive
The Twilight Zone Willie and Jerry Bobble Head	The Twilight Zone Bob Wilson Bobble Head

All of this stuff is set to hit around July, likely in time for Comic-Con International in San Diego.

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Today we look at the Zam Wesell figure from January which really one-ups the character and is easily the best overall version of Zam yet. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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It's not Iron Man, but close! The Hasbro Iron Man 2 Comic Series War Machine was one of the first toys I picked up from that movie, just because I basically like the look. It's nice stuff. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Other highlights: Fi?ures, which are blind-bagged figures which come unassembled, Western, with two new sets, and Future Planet, which looks like-- in part-- a really cool lost 1970s or 1980s toy line.

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Duane Capizzi, Supervising Producer/Co-Developer replied: "There's a larger 'Con coming at you, right around the corner in episode #6 named SKYQUAKE. As for Unicron, well ... why would you want me to blow that for you? I will say that we try not to waste references, and the astute and patient viewer WILL be rewarded ..."

Well, color me surprised. Also, this seems to be part of a well-orchestrated Prime blitz, because a bunch of new toys got posted today too.

• Ain't It Cool News has a gift set with Optimus Prime, Megatron, and three human kids from the show
• IGN got to show off Bumblebee, which looks like a cross between the movie and... basically the movie
• UGO is showing off Starscream
• USA Today is showing off Arcee

While there are no confirmations one way or another, the names seem to line up with items that were leaked from upcoming Generations assortments-- so it's possible that Transformers: Prime Arcee is the upcoming Generations Arcee, just like Starscream is Starscream and so on.

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The Virtual Console has the NES game S.C.A.T. this week, and it's $5/500 points.

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Today we look at the Jungle Camo ARF Trooper figure from last year, which you might remember seeing on the big screen in the 2008 The Clone Wars movie. It's a wonderful mold with great paint, so check it out. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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Another one of my favorite figures from 2010, the Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Infinity Edition Xodiac Action Figure is a direct-to-consumer release and is about the same size as Hasbro's 3 3/4-inch offerings. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Transformers Generations Scout Basic Wave 1 Set includes the previously seen repaints/repacks of Cybertron Scout-class toys Backstop (in Rhinox colors), Wreckloose (repackaged), and Undermine (repackaged)

The Transformers Deluxe Legend Scene Pack Set is a bit of a mystery-- it has two 2-packs with Brawl & Jolt and Bumblebee & Grindor. Based on the prices it stands to reason these are probably just Legends-class toys.

Wrapping up the new listings is a Transformers Dinosaur Mini-Cons Set with 3 dinosaurs and 1 sabre tooth tiger. Neato! These are all "shared exclusive" items meaning you probably will see them at unusual stores-- this means "Not Target," "Not Kmart," "Not Toys "R" Us," and "Not Wal-Mart."

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An older game, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD, is on sale for $4.99. If you have taste, you should buy it.

PSOne classics this week are actually pretty exciting, with Pocket Fighter from Capcom joined by Reel Fishing II and Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. I can't speak for the PSOne port of Pocket Fighter specifically, but I loved it on the Saturn.

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Far more exciting is that the G.I. Joe Club put up a pre-order page for the Sea Adventurer with Mini Submarine for $34.99 (if you're a member, double it if you aren't). Their release date is listed as "This item is scheduled to ship within 4 weeks of March 1, 2011." I'm translating that as "Late April or May 2011."

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The LEGO Minifigures Series 1 Spaceman came out last year and serves as a firm reminder of the "Classic Space" figures you'll never get. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Super Battle Droid figure from 2010, which will be famous for its ball-jointed ankles. The Vintage 2011 one? No ankles. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Also, cases with Vintage Wedge Antilles went up for pre-order so you may want to look into that.

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"From Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions, explore a vintage world inhabited by living Russian stacking dolls as you jump into more than 100 unique dolls and use their special abilities to solve a wide variety of puzzles & challenges. Play as Charlie Blackmore, the world's tiniest Russian stacking doll, and embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie's family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.' This imaginative 3rd person puzzle adventure game will take you on a journey from a bustling Royal Train Station to a high-flying Zeppelin as you collect unique dolls and matched stacking sets to display in Charlie's secret hideout, where you chronicle your adventures. "

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The Hasbro G.I. Joe Sgt. Slaughter Action Figure was another of my favorite items from my Comic-Con haul last year. The secondary market agrees with me, it's a superb release. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Jabba the Hutt figure from last year's great Wal-Mart exclusive gift set. You bought one, right? Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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This much-better priced collection is $29.99 and comes out April 19. (The Wii game was sold in numerous separate installments and cost more than that.) So if you still have a PSP, put this on your shopping list... I know I've gotta get it.

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Based on the hard-to-find Animated Arcee mold, this figure is a straight redeco with lots of yellow and purple-- I dig what they did here. The yellow looks even better than the Arcee deco, if you ask me.

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Fate willing, I'll have a lot of new pictures for you early next week as I'm off to NYC for Toy Fair this weekend.

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The giant Shadow Beast and Bow are new for the month, both of which are included in your (and by your, I mean my) Club Eternia subscriptions. Reissues of Keldor and Tytus will be rounding things out. As always, good luck!

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Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- remember, it's no good without your participation, and even then, it still might suck. This is what you get for free.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi figure with added articulation, sold as a vehicle pack-in in 2010. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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It's rare that a repaint gets a new head that people want simply to put on another figure-- but it happens. Hasbro Transformers Generations Cliffjumper was purchased by some fans looking for a Cliffjumper with a unique head, but many grabbed it to swap out with the 1997 "Classics" toy's head. As it basically fits. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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As I am beat-- you may not know this, but I'm reporting, AND helping a booth set up, AND going to meetings for my day job-- articles will be incoming, hopefully, at a clip of one or two a day. Feel free to email me with requests or questions, and I'll make sure the squeaky wheels get the grease first. Currently in the works are NECA, Funko, Diamond Select, Hasbro, LEGO, Mezco, Comic Images, McFarlane Toys, Square Enix, and yes, even more. I took close to a gig of images, so sorting them alone is proving to be quite the challenge.

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"Hey everybody! I had a brief chat with Diamond Select today and they told me that the Minimates Battle Beasts line is NOT dead yet! No new products were shown, but apparently the concept still has some life in it. More as I can find it!

For the curious, no promotional Minimates were distributed at Toy Fair 2011."

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Today we look at the Warok figure from a few years ago, which looks pretty different from the original Kenner toy and is the only modern-era version of the figure. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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It's not Iron Man, but close! The Playmates Classic Star Trek Kirk was one of the highlights of the 1992 "Classic Star Trek" boxed set, as he had a really nice head sculpt for the time-- and heck, even by modern standards it's not bad. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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...it'll be in FOTD soon.

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The dagger (or short sword) pictured is, to me, one of the funniest things in the line, and I think you know why.

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The Virtual Console has nothing, and you should be used to this.

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Today we look at the Sandtrooper figure from 2007, specifically the muddy variant which (I believe) looks great and is less filling. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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A real winner of a toy, the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Mer-Man is a direct-to-consumer release from Matty Collector. Well, it's less a toy than it is a "collector figure," but you're probably a collector so I figure that you will like it. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Also new: Knucklebonz Statues from music and movies, which focuses on their large catalog of licenses. The Beatles Yellow Submarine, Rush, Labyrinth, and Dark Crystal are likely to be the most interesting new items, although it's all new to you if you haven't seen it before.

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PSOne classics this week are many, featuring SAIYUKI Journey West joined by DESTREGA and Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire. As (almost) always, these are $5.99 a pop.

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The Hasbro Spider-Man Carnage Figure came out last year and was a huge pain in the neck to track down-- took me months, anyway. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Jar Jar Binks figure from 2000, which came with a nice big cannon. But leg joints? Well, those were left out. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Also, cases with Vintage Wedge Antilles went up for pre-order so you may want to look into that.

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Also exciting-- and frankly surprising-- was the reveal that the blind-bagged figures will be available in the USA this year, around August. Each should be about $2.99, I was told, and the figures will indeed be constructed differently from normal figures-- they are designed for you to switch heads, limbs, and other bits and pieces for customizing and whatnot.

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"Thrilling retro run-and-gun action is back with a vengeance in Hard Corps: Uprising, a new 2D side-scroller developed by ARC System Works that pays homage to classic Konami action series. Play as the soldier Bahamut as he begins to write his legend. Battle in the grueling trenches of Arcade mode, where only the best-of-the-best can survive to the end, or the all-new Rising mode, where a life bar and point system allow you to purchase items and upgrades to build your soldier up and achieve ultimate victory. Need help? Partner with a friend to lay down some serious carnage."

Sounds good to me.

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The Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Holiday Edition Metamorpho Action Figure is so, so very green. The candylike repaint has a rotating head and some shiny accessories-- I like what I see here. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Boba Fett figure from the 2009 Wal-Mart Droid Factory packs. This one was supposed to be a different deco, but ended up just being a slightly different accessory swap. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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Based on the Animated Blazing Lockdown mold, this figure sports a chainsaw accessory plus the newly tooled-head. Not bad! The next reveal should be Motormaster, presumably next week.

Also new, ACToys.net has a painted mistransformed Generations Warpath gallery, giving us the first look at the figure. I've heard people say "LOL pre-beast Razorbeast" but if you get a look at it, it's pretty clearly the G1 tank in a new, larger, more expensive format. It should be out in the Spring.

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Also new: Hasbro G.I. Joe, which focuses on a new selection of 4 vehicles, a smattering of 12-inch figures, and several 3 3/4-inch action figures. A new Skystriker Jet is arguably the flagship of the line, with Renegades action figures in realistic style rounding out the fun. The basic figures are a real mix of new and old characters, so it should be an exciting year no matter your preferred generation-- as long as you aren't a Sigma 6 fan.

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Still new: Mezco Toyz DC Universe, ThunderCats, South Park, Living Dead Dolls, and Horror Figures. South Park is a "greatest hits" line, but the Mez-Itz effectively bring the Mighty Muggs style to DC. Horror is looking sharp, and there's even (the same) Scott Pilgrim figures to look at. LittleBigPlanet is also represented, so do check these out.

...Mezco also has ThunderCats but so far, there's just the one product-- a giant 14-inch classic Lion-O. This is one of my favorite items from the entire show.

And then there's LEGO, which had so much stuff I'm still formatting it all into separate galleries.

From left to right: new LEGO Minifigures, new LEGO Spongebob Squarepants, and new LEGO Atlantis. The new Minifigures line is particularly exciting, as wave 5 has a guy in a Godzilla costume.

Finishing up today's coverage: McFarlane Toys Halo, Sports, and Walking Dead. Halo had a giant prototype vehicle on display which I was told will not be produced in 2011 (and probably not in 2012 from the sound of things). A new female Spartan is expected to do crazy hot business, and both comic and TV versions of Walking Dead figures were announced-- with packaging mock-ups.

There were also some new sports items on display, but me describing that is probably like you trying to explain the finer details of the early work of Captain Beefheart. It's just not in my vocabulary, so just enjoy the photos there.

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Hitting stores right now: Jakks Pacific's Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides toys. I saw some of the roleplay toys and 4-inch figures at Toys "R" Us yesterday, so this gallery may be less exciting to you knowing that (from what I'm hearing) the line has a March 1 street date. These look far better than some of the other toys based on the franchise, but it's not the most Depp-y likeness in the world.

So yeah, go ahead and go searching for Captain Jack Sparrow now, and you'll probably stumble on something. And yes, I have more LEGO, and this still isn't everything-- more will be coming throughout the week. (This includes the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean line, which should be in the next update.)

From left to right: new LEGO Kingdoms, new LEGO Games, and new LEGO Harry Potter. Of note, there's a Harry Potter set called The Forbidden Forest which looks like a cheaper, smaller set and includes 4 minifigures of main characters. This is one you should probably buy.

Finishing up today's coverage: Global Holdings Nintendo Plush and PVC Figures. Electronic plush with sounds from the games are pretty neat, particularly Starman. New plastic figures include Yoshi in various colors which, I think, you'll dig.

The booth had some Kirby items in it, but nothing confirmed for US distribution just yet.

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Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- or a few weeks down the road, as I'm loaded with Toy Fair questions.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Labria figure from 1998, the very first version of the character as an action figure. How is it? I'd say OK. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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How many times can you re-buy the same figure? Many times. The Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Holiday Edition Inferno Action Figure came out days after the Infinity Edition late last year, and the blue parts look awesome mixed in with the various other bodies in the line. You gotta get this one. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Imported from the UK (by way of China): Underground Toys Doctor Who line and numerous other items. The company will be bringing over numerous other items from Star Wars, Top Gear, Ghostbusters, LittleBigPlanet, and numerous other licenses from around the world this year. It was quite the impressive booth!

There's a definite emphasis on plush items, with clip-ons, electronic talking plush, and giant oversized plush Chewbacca toys populating their space in Javits Center. Most of the Doctor Who stuff that was visible to the public has been available for a while, but behind closed doors are... well, I'm being told they'll kill me if I hint at it. But that Adipose stress toy is really something, ain't it?

From left to right: new LEGO Hery Factory, new LEGO Technic, and all-new LEGO UFO Attack. The LEGO UFO Attack theme is easily my favorite of the new year, so be sure to check that one out. If you ignore all the LEGO coverage on this site, be sure to read about UFO Attack.

Finishing up today's coverage: Hasbro Spider-Man. Like last year, there's not a ton of new stuff this year, but there were some glances at some of the new 3 3/4-inch line to be had and a fancypants new mask for the kids. The larger figure line continues except now there's an added SKU with crazy action features.

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Far more newsworthy" some guy on eBay has a painted, properly transformed Warpath which you'll recall as one of the few announced toys that wasn't even shown at Toy Fair. The final toy looks really nice, complete with places to clamp on weapons and a ton of articulation. It's unknown if this is the final entry in Generations, but for the time being it looks as if it will be the last one released for a little while.

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Today we look at the Han Solo Gunner Station figure from over 10 years ago, and time has not been kind to this one. Unless you're a sucker for the Kenner aesthetic, well, you probably won't want one. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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I hear they taste like beef! The Playmobil African Safari 4831 Ostriches Set was released last Spring in the USA as part of the African wildlife collection-- it's also the first-ever release of an ostrich in the line. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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The other Jakks summer movie line: Jakks Pacific's Smurfs movie toys. Not only does this line include a Gargamel (as played by Hank Azaria), but there are numerous plush toys, mini-figures, and playsets. This should build on previous offerings from Jakks and Schleich, and I'm sure it'll be just fine and dandy for the fans of the now-classic line. (I refuse to use "smurfy.")

So yeah, go ahead and go searching for Captain Jack Sparrow now, and you'll probably stumble on something. And yes, I have more LEGO, and this still isn't everything-- more will be coming throughout the week. (This includes the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean line, which should be in the next update.)

From left to right: the all-new LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean, new LEGO Cars, and new LEGO Duplo. The Pirates line is particularly interesting because, unlike some other franchise lines, Captain Jack Sparrow seems to be in pretty much every set-- so if you want him, it's not going to require your buying a $100 set. (We're looking at you, Star Wars.)

Finishing up today's coverage: Hasbro Iron Man. While not as extensive as last year's offerings, the line seems to have legs with more 4-inch action figures in a new packaging style-- this should make them easier to find at retail, meaning you won't be able to get them. I'm particularly pleased to see larger Marvel Legends-sized Iron Man figures, mostly so people stop whining about it.

Also on deck are new roleplay toys, a new silver-tinted race car, and some chunky robot figures for the kids based on War Machine and Iron Man.

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Also newsworthy: Fans heard a comment from Nathan Fillion saying he'd like to buy the rights to Firefly if he ever won the lottery and decided to help him out by starting a web site and collecting pledges. I'm not sure how serious he was about making new episodes and buying the franchise, but money talks and the nerd class is loaded. Could this actually happen? (My guess is "no" but this is guaranteed to be a grand experiment in crowdsourcing and that Kickstarter model if it keeps going.)

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The Virtual Console has the NES classic Faxanadu for $5/500 points. It will knock you on your butt with its high difficulty, but it looks neat and is a great example of what a game from the late 1980s could be like.

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Today we look at the Clone Trooper figure from 2005, one of four unique exclusive battle damaged versions. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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So yellow you could just eat it (but don't), the Four Horsemen Outer Space Men Beta Phase Inferno Action Figure is a clear repaint (or "pre-paint") from late last year. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Because it's all pink to me, Hasbro Girls offerings are all on one page. Lines include Easy-Bake, Littlest Pet Shop, Furreal Friends, Furry Frenzies, and of course My Little Pony. Be sure to check out Furry Frenzies because it's odd enough to be more than a little funny.

So yeah, go ahead and go searching for Captain Jack Sparrow now, and you'll probably stumble on something. And yes, I have more LEGO, and this still isn't everything-- more will be coming throughout the week. (This includes the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean line, which should be in the next update.)

From left to right: the all-new LEGO Ninjago, new LEGO Star Wars, and new Pharaoh's Quest. The Ninjago line is particularly interesting because it's quite a departure from LEGO's usual offerings-- the boxed sets are more or less par for the course, but the higher-priced blister-packed spinning figures could really reshape the business if it takes off and pulls a Beyblade.

Finishing up today's coverage: Hasbro Transformers Prime. The previously seen toys were all shown, including Starscream, Bumblebee, Arcee, and the multi-pack of Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the trio of kids from the TV show.

No new "classic" toys were shown, not even the (as of yet) not officially revealed Warpath from Transformers Generations. So where does this leave all those toys which haven't even shown up for pre-order yet? No idea.

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PSOne classics this week aren't many, but you do get Xenogears for the higher-than-usual price of $9.99. Given the game's fame, though, it's probably worth your while to grab it.

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New PSP Minis include: Bloons TD, Paper Wars: Cannon Fodder, Twin Blades, and Denki Blocks! Those must be some exciting blocks. Each is $3.99-$4.99.

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The Hasbro Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Bludgeon Action Figure is, for the time being, as close as you're going to get to a classic version of the character. So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the Major Panno figure from 2009, which is the second character of the species to see plastic as an action figure. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Also, cases with Vintage Wedge Antilles went up for pre-order so you may want to look into that.

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In theory, this could be showing up any day now. Just like Lugnut.

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While much of it was behind a camera-free zone, Diamond Select Toys had a bunch of new stuff to gawk at including Minimates and licenses like Captain America, The Real Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, and many others that we weren't supposed to tell you about.

If you like Minimates though, this is a good year for you. Lots of Marvel, lots of X-Men, and I like the Ghostbusters monsters. There's also a "2015" Back to the Future II version of the Minimates DeLorean Time Machine which will undoubtedly knock your socks off. Pictured is a new 4-pack of figures with the first Principal Strickland figure in addition to Doc, Marty, and Biff.

From left to right: the new Hasbro Marvel Universe, new Hasbro Games, and a large Playskool Line of Transformers, Star Wars, and Marvel. The Playskool stuff is a replacement for the Galactic Heroes/Superhero Squad/Robot Heroes lines, and the giant Sentinel is just here to make fans of Marvel happy. Just look at it! It's huge.

Finishing up today's coverage: Hasbro Transformers Dark of the Moon. The line is, to say the least, massive. There are roleplay guns, there are regular figures, there's a complete Micro line called Cyberverse, and there is a freaking huge Ultimate Optimus Prime toy. This may be the largest launch of Transformers in ages.

I dig the idea of the micro segment, with Powerglide as one of the first figures to come out. There's even a mini Ark playset/vehicle to go with these things. Nice!

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"The most competitive 60 seconds on XBLA! Take on friends in the brilliant gem-matching action of Bejeweled Blitz LIVE! Choose your favorite playing style - Classic or Twist - and rocket up the leaderboards! Battle your way to the top in the all-new 16-player Party LIVE mode over Xbox LIVE. Create cascades of fun with Flame gems, Lightning gems and Hypercubes. You can even combine scores with friends for the highest weekly and all-time Friendscores. The challenge is irresistible!"

Sounds good to me.

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The Hasbro Transformers Reveal the Shield Turbo Tracks Action Figure hit last November, but is only just now starting to hit shelves in numbers so that you'd know he was there. (Kmart, Kohls, and Walgreen's got the lion's share of 2010 product at the end there.) So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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Today we look at the ARC Trooper figure from 2008 Order 66 sets. It's yelow! And the construction is slightly different from other ARC Troopers. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

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• "As far as location, [the promoter] can tell you now it will most likely be NY or CA. Those states have the highest concentration of fans who visit this site, as well as the highest concentration of talent involved in MOTU and POP both past and present."
• "As far as exclusives, [the promoter] wouldn't count on any toy exclusives."

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Based on the Animated Voyager Optimus Prime mold, this figure sports the same gun and axe from the original, plus the newly tooled-head. Not bad! Since they probably won't reveal the at-show extras, this is probably going to be it until the show in a few months.

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In addition to all the specific galleries, I got a catch-all of everything else Hasbro had on display (that turned out well as photos go).

It's notable to catch Star Wars and Transformers Play-Doh sets in addition to Lite-Brite, Tonka, Sesame Street, and a good smattering of new Mr. Potato Head products.

...and a big shot of Beyblade, if you're in to that. At the bottom of the gallery is a showcase of the many brands Hasbro owns and/or is working on... of note is Micronauts, which J.J. Abrams is reportedly developing as a movie in some capacity. There's also a whole mess of boring crap developed for the British Pre-K market, so if you're the type that got loaded and watched Teletubbies there may be more excitement in store for you in 2011.

From left to right: the new Jakks Pacific TNA action figures, new UFC action figures, and a large Jakks Pacific gallery of everything else. The general Jakks gallery has a lot of great stuff in it, including Kinectimals, Hello Kitty with a moustache, amazing Max Force spitwad guns, and of course Spongebob Squarepants toys too.

Finishing up today's coverage: LEGO Creator. The line is impressive as always, and this year we've got a new Lighthouse with a light-up brick, a great Log Cabin with three distinct floorplans, and a whole mess of other stuff.

It's a good year to, to steal from BoingBoing, get excited and build things. Assuming you like that sort of thing, and I figure that you do. At this rate, it looks like we'll have one more day of updates before calling it quits for Toy Fair 2011!

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In addition to their own properties like Final Fantasy they're showing off Street Fighter, Halo, and Metal Gear Solid. Chun-Li looks promising, as does Ryu.

They're also tackling Bleach and other Japanese properties, which is nice to see. They do a higher-end figure, but you generally get your money's worth.

There weren't too many retro properties shown, so don't expect too many Super NES hits or the greatest games of the NES era. The new stuff is pretty nice, though.

From left to right: new Jazwares, new LEGO City, and new LEGO Licensed Items. The new Minifigures display cabinets are particularly nice, and come in a variety of sizes and colors to house (some of) your collection. Let's face it, they can't build one to hold hundreds of the things.

Finishing up this year's coverage: Everything else. Highlights include BanDai Japan, with Rockman, Gundam, and other imported kits and high-grade figures for your enjoyment and assembly.

I also got some shots of licensed Japanese Nintendo Capsule Figures, mostly from Mario and Zelda, plus a smattering of nice Halloween gear from Elope. Elope makes a pretty high-grade costume, so be sure to check out the Spy vs. Spy masks. There's a full costume, but I had a full memory card and could only shoot so much.

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Be sure to send in your questions for next week's thrilling update-- or a few weeks down the road, as I'm still quite queued up with Toy Fair questions.

Figure of the Day has updated once again! The daily feature on figures you might have but might not-- either way, here's what you've been missing! Spanning from the original Power of the Force series of 1995 to the latest of The Vintage Collection, it's almost like a history lesson!

Today we look at the Clone Trooper Turbo Tank Support Squad figure from 2009, which is essentially a clone with big guns and special shoulder detail. Go to Figure of the Day for the next update, with the latest installment in our ongoing series!

Finally, the 2012 Star Wars packaging template has been revealed and the line is trading out The Clone Wars for The Phantom Menace.

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It's Beast Week! The Hasbro Beast Wars Transformers Noctorro Action Figure came out over 10 years ago, and stands out as one of the unusual Transformers molds which Hasbro has never repainted and Takara has never released in Japan-- and we're going to look at Fuzors all week long! So read on, read our Star Wars one too, and come back soon for more!

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The blog also posted shots of Transformers United Wreck-Gar, Char (Kup), and Blurr. If you're on the fence as to if you should buy the cheaper American version or the more expensive Japanese import, these galleries are worth checking out.

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Collect them all, or don't! More figures are coming throughout the year and there are some other characters as well.

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