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Another month and I finally got someone to write me an e-mail. To that
person I want to say, thank you! At least I know someone besides me
and a few others reads this column on a monthly basis. Just e-mail me with
comments, questions, article ideas or anything else toy related. I would
appreciate it. Now on with the show!
The first thing on the plate for this month is that Hasbro has released
sketches for some of the next wave of GI Joe figures. Look for new
versions of Quick Kick (is he really that popular?), Striker (looks a lot
like Stalker), Firefly (he lacks that cool gray and black camouflage
pattern of old) and a Scarlett figure that will have every fanboy drooling
when they see it. The new GI Joe line is already out and I'm vary
unimpressed with it. Sure some of the figures look good, but they seem to
lack the same personalities that the original figures had. Say what you
will about the new figures, I will stick with the originals.
Art Asylum has gotten the rights to do figures of the entire Star Trek
line including both the latest show in the Star Trek franchise, Enterprise and
the new Movie Star Trek X: Nemesis. The figures will be seven inches tall
and have the same detail as their Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
figures. Plus they will be doing scale toy props and starships. Look for more
information next month.
Those of you who have been waiting for the new He-Man line will have
to wait a few months longer. According to reports, the line has been delayed
until July or August to coincide with the release of a He-Man television
special. I've seen pictures of this line and it looks sweet so the wait
will be well worth it.
What is the deal with two companies having the Dragon Ball and Dragon
Ball Z licenses? Anyway, IF Labs will be releasing figures based the Dragon
Ball series. Look for likenesses of Emperor Pilaf, Bulma, Shao, Master
Roshi, Goku and Monster Carrot. Look for this line in March. IF Labs will
also be releasing their second line of the Dragon Ball Z figures. The
other company that has the license is Irwin Toy. They will be putting out
their own line of Dragon Ball Z figures. This one will come from the Buu
Saga. Look for figures of Majin Vegita, Spopovitch, Goku, Great Saiyaman
and Super Saiyan Gohan. These should be out in the early part of the
spring (late-March).
Moore Action Collectables has decided to do a second line of the Angel
series. Look for likenesses of Darla, Wesley and Lorne (the green skinned
Host). Look for them some time soon.
Playmates has decided to jump on the small figure trend that started
overseas. They are starting with a line of small figures based on the
Simpsons license. They will be in three packs of some of the more popular
characters. Due out now... look for packs of Bart, Grandpa and Apu;
Homer, Marge and Lisa; and Mr. Burns, Smithers and Carl. They each come with
small accessories for each character. I have no idea on the cost but I
would put them in the $5-$7 range.
Toy Biz has not stopped on their Marvel Heroes line. Look for the
Marvel Legends line due out now with four really detailed figures. They have the
three Avengers mainstays of Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America as
well as the ultra gross Toad figure. The second wave will include the Fantastic
Four and Doctor Doom.
That wraps it all up for this month. Take a look at the rest of the CT and
tell us what you think.
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