It’s the Spring Sale at Things From Another World, and that means that selected toys (and comics, graphic novels, statues, and more) are on sale for 40% off. There’s a bunch of toys on sale, including action figures from DC Collectibles, Diamond Select Toys, Hasbro, and Mattel. Here’s a few of them:

Roadblock joins Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow in the Hot Toys line-up for G.I. JOE: Retaliation, and damn, you can almost smell what the Rock is cooking with that head sculpt – it’s about as good coming out of the chute as I’ve seen from Hot Toys. He comes with weapons that snap into [...]]]>

Roadblock joins Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow in the Hot Toys line-up for G.I. JOE: Retaliation, and damn, you can almost smell what the Rock is cooking with that head sculpt – it’s about as good coming out of the chute as I’ve seen from Hot Toys. He comes with weapons that snap into his brass knuckles – the toy-inspired gimmick that didn’t fit the character to me, but you can ignore it and just have a kick-ass Roadblock.

You can pre-order Roadblock at Sideshow Toys or BigBadToyStore for $219.99. He’s expected to ship in December this year.

G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Roadblock Collectible Figure

In view of the popularity of the Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow collectible figure, Hot Toys is proud to present a new addition to our MMS series from the action packed G.I. Joe Retaliation – the 1/6th scale Roadblock Collectible Figure. Roadblock is a force to be reckoned with and the Cobra should think twice before taking on the great one.

Based on the iconic brand from Hasbro, the movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock in the movie, featuring a highly detailed head sculpt, finely tailored costume and weapons.

via G.I. Joe Retaliation: 1/6th scale Roadblock Collectible Figure.

Speaking of the New 52 – if 1/12 is your preferred scale, then it’s a good time to build up your DC Universe Classics collection. A while back it was hard to land even some of the mainstays of the New 52, but now Superman, Batman, and more are available at the normal [...]]]>

Speaking of the New 52 – if 1/12 is your preferred scale, then it’s a good time to build up your DC Universe Classics collection. A while back it was hard to land even some of the mainstays of the New 52, but now Superman, Batman, and more are available at the normal $15.99 price at Amazon.com, qualifying for free shipping for purchases over $25.

Wonder Woman completes the trinity but is being sold by a third party for $19.99. She’s still being fulfilled by Amazon, so the free shipping still applies. Happy shopping!

• DC Comics Unlimited Superman Collector Action Figure – $15.99
• Batman New 52 DC Universe Batman Unlimited Action Figure – $15.99
• DC Comics Unlimited Wonder Woman Collector Figure – $19.99
• DC Comics Unlimited Darkseid Collector Figure – $15.99
• DC Comics Unlimited Aquaman Collector Figure – $15.99

Play Imaginative is taking steps to establish itself as serious competition to Hot Toys in the 1/6 scale superhero market. Although its Marvel Iron Man 1/6 scale figures will have to be imported to the states, they’ve made inroads with its DC license. Superman in his New 52 costume is the first figure revealed [...]]]>

Play Imaginative is taking steps to establish itself as serious competition to Hot Toys in the 1/6 scale superhero market. Although its Marvel Iron Man 1/6 scale figures will have to be imported to the states, they’ve made inroads with its DC license. Superman in his New 52 costume is the first figure revealed since they made a splash with the Super Alloy Jim Lee Batman. He comes with a heat vision alternate head, the overall articulation looks impressive, and the crystal base reminiscent of the Fortress of Solitude has an innovative feature – a fan to give his fabric cape a real-time windblown look.

Interestingly enough, the diecast feature of the Super Alloy line puts these figures at a premium over most Hot Toys. I wonder if they will develop a less expensive (but still high end) line.

1/6 Scale Super Alloy The New 52 Superman

Preview of the 1/6 Scale Super Alloy The New 52 Superman. Exclusive Edition pre-order coming soon.

via 1/6 Scale Super Alloy The New 52 Superman.

Sideshow Collectibles is holding a giveaway for its upcoming Darth Vader premium 1/6 scale figure. Vader will go up for pre-order tomorrow, but the contest entry period closes today.

I have not been able to access the Darth Vader photo gallery and pre-order info on the Sideshow Experience blog (the site throws an error) [...]]]>

Sideshow Collectibles is holding a giveaway for its upcoming Darth Vader premium 1/6 scale figure. Vader will go up for pre-order tomorrow, but the contest entry period closes today.

I have not been able to access the Darth Vader photo gallery and pre-order info on the Sideshow Experience blog (the site throws an error) but people who have are saying the figure is expected in January 2014 and will be priced around $250. With the removable helmet and lights on the figure and base, I think this may be the one that brings me over to the Dark Side of 1/6 scale Star Wars figures.

Did you see Star Trek Into Darkness yet? I just did (I know I’m late!) and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you’re not a Trek fan or your movie partner isn’t, no worries – my mom, who is definitely not a Trekkie, took me to see it and loved it!

In any case, IMAX [...]]]>

Did you see Star Trek Into Darkness yet? I just did (I know I’m late!) and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you’re not a Trek fan or your movie partner isn’t, no worries – my mom, who is definitely not a Trekkie, took me to see it and loved it!

In any case, IMAX is holding a Star Trek Into Darkness sweepstakes that includes a bunch of Trek gear, including the Hasbro KRE-O Enterprise ($49.99) and the NECA Star Trek Into Darkness Connect with Pieces puzzle ($12.99). If that’s not enough, the grand prize includes official uniforms, the Star Trek video game from Namco Bandai, and a bunch more.

It’s open until the end of the month, so enter the IMAX giveaway now.

Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX Sweepstakes

Enter the Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX sweepstakes for a chance to win a Captain Kirk Tunic, Commander Spock Tunic and Uhura Red Dress from Anovos; KRE-O Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise from Hasbro; Star Trek: The Video Game from Paramount Pictures and Namco Bandai Games; Deluxe Captain Kirk Shirt from Rubie’s Costume Co.; Star Trek Into Darkness Connect with Pieces from NECA; Music from the Motion Picture Star Trek Into Darkness by Michael Giacchino from Varese Sarabande, Deluxe Captain Kirk Shirt, Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX T-Shirt and Poster, and IMAX tickets*!

via Sweepstakes.

Marvel Legends Executioner by Stevid – while the Wrecking Crew might be a bit oversized, I hope that when Hasbro finally gets around to making the Executioner that they reuse that body – in the meantime, here’s your chance to add this essential Thor baddie to your collection – ends May 22, 2013 [...]]]>

Marvel Legends Executioner by Stevid – while the Wrecking Crew might be a bit oversized, I hope that when Hasbro finally gets around to making the Executioner that they reuse that body – in the meantime, here’s your chance to add this essential Thor baddie to your collection – ends May 22, 2013 18:30:15 PDT

In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!

Masters of the Universe Classics Horde Trooper Commander by Hunter Knight Customs – I can’t think of a better use of all those leftover Iron Monger parts than creating an army of Horde Troopers – they’re cool even if they are a non-canon design – but what do you do with all those Iron Man figures? – ends May 26, 2013 20:01:15 PDT

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder by Jinzin’s Customs – I’m still bitter that NECA wasn’t able to get that wave of TMNT figures that included Shredder and the Foot Ninjas to shelves – this custom is a little too buff for my comic book sensibilities, but it does fit in nicely with the current Turtles on the market from Playmates, and it comes with two modified Foot Ninjas – ends May 26, 2013 22:03:06 PDT

DC Collectibles revealed four exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con via USA Today. They found the Superman in the Aardman style ($24.95) most interesting, but the four-pack of Green Lantern characters in the 3.75-inch scale ($49.95) is what caught my eye. It’s got Sinestro in his Green Lantern costume, Arkillo from the Sinestro Corps, Black [...]]]>

DC Collectibles revealed four exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con via USA Today. They found the Superman in the Aardman style ($24.95) most interesting, but the four-pack of Green Lantern characters in the 3.75-inch scale ($49.95) is what caught my eye. It’s got Sinestro in his Green Lantern costume, Arkillo from the Sinestro Corps, Black Hand, and the feline fiend from the Red Lantern Corps – Dex-Starr.

Also of note, Hugo Strange from Batman: Arkham City ($29.95) – the only other Hugo Strange I know of was back when DCC was still DC Direct, but that was just his head on a Batman figure. This will be the first time I’ve seen him in action figure form in something resembling his normal lab coat / doctor’s get-up. Rounding out the exclusives is a 3-pack of Supergirl, Batgirl, and Wonder Girl in animated style ($49.95)

DC Comics rolls out Comic-Con exclusive collectibles

The Man of Steel is coming to Comic-Con, and he’s bringing … cookies?

A Superman action figure, with spit curl, S-shield and a super-sized midriff in the witty style of British animation studio Aardman (Wallace and Gromit), will be one of four DC Collectibles products available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con July 18-21.

Standing more than 6 inches tall, the Aardman Superman is priced at $24.95 and comes packaged with a cookie, which would explain the tummy bulge under that trademark “S.”

For the kids who enjoy the Super Best Friends Forever shorts on Cartoon Network’s DC Nation animation block, there’s a three-pack ($49.95) designed by Lauren Faust of the three popular superheroines, Supergirl, Batgirl and Wonder Girl.

You’ll want to have some heroes with all those villains, so video-game fans will want to seek out a Hugo Strange action figure ($29.95), based on the scientist baddie from Batman Arkham City.

And the fourth release is a “Superheroes of Green Lantern” four-pack ($49.95) starring a quartet of the coolest antagonists in the galaxy on a 3¾-inch scale. In addition to Sinestro in his Green Lantern colors, there’s Sinestro Corps powerhouse Arkillo, the evil Black Hand and the Red Lanterns’ furriest feline member, Dex-Starr.

via DC Comics rolls out Comic-Con exclusive collectibles.