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August has officially reached its end, and with that, summer comes to a shut. We hope yous've all had productive summers filled with toy hunting! In the concurrently, we are getting ready for the fall with plenty of great new announcements from some of our favorite companies including Diamond Select Toys, DC Collectibles, Hasbro, Quantum Mechanix, and more! In that location'south plenty to marvel at in the Toy News for the week of August 27th, 2019!


Legends From The Great White Northward

Hasbro had some real surprises in store for collectors at Fan Expo Canada this by weekend with the reveal of some all new comic book styled six″ scale Marvel Legends figures! Quite appropriately, the biggest announcement out of the gate was an all new box fix featuring the majority of Canada's premiere superhero squad, Alpha Flight! This six figure box set includes five brand new figures with Northstar, Aurora, Snowbird, Vindicator, and Shaman, plus a reissue of Hasbro'south previously release Puck (who was a build-a-figure several years dorsum). As the rest of the Alpha Flight team was released individually within the final two years (with Guardian in the contempo Wendigo wave and Sasquatch as a build-a-effigy final year), this news is fantastic for fans of these heroes from the North! This vi-pack box prepare is expected to release this autumn for just $109.99, which is a steal when yous cistron in just how many figures you'll get!

In addition to this big box set, Hasbro as well announced a new Stealth Accommodate Invincible Atomic number 26 Man effigy! This figure is prepare to include a sword, blast furnishings, and several culling hands. Stealth Adjust Invincible Fe Man is set to hitting the market this fall as well, simply does not appear to be part of any larger overall wave of figures.

Put On A Happy Face

Harley is back! Our friends over at Breakthrough Mechanix have appear a new line of mini-statues dubbed the 'Q-Fig Remastered' series! This new line brings collectors new takes on some of QMX'due south classic Q-Fig designs that have long since disappeared from the market. The main goal is to exhale new life into these sold out fan favorites with all new sculpts that gives fans erstwhile and new a hazard to add these figures to their collections! The first figure in the 'Q-Figs Remastered' series is set to be the crown queen of criminal offence herself, Harley Quinn! This new Harley Quinn mini-statue is an all new sculpt inspired by the previous Harley Quinn Q-Fig release, bringing a 'Batman: The Animated Serial' style to the sculpt and adding in an all new diorama display base!

Much similar with previous Q-Fig releases, the new Q-Fig Remastered Harley Quinn will stand approximately 3″ alpine. Quantum Mechanix has given an estimated release window of Q1 2020 for this figure's release at a price bespeak of but $49.99! Bank check out the total release info beneath!

Harley Quinn Q-Fig Remastered

The Q-Fig Remastered series re-imagines archetype, long sold-out Q-Figs and updates them to reverberate QMx'southward current style and advanced design techniques. It's your opportunity to collect a Q-Fig you may take missed, or add a remastered version to display alongside your original Q-Fig. The Q-Fig Remastered series allows us to revisit fan favorites while bringing new dimensions to the original design.

This Q-Fig Remastered diorama features the Joker's #1 gal, Harley Quinn, as she appeared in Batman: The Animated Series. She'south out to cause more than a picayune mayhem with her oversized mallet and her pet hyenas cackling at her side. Harley stands with a match in mitt, ready to ignite the dynamite placed effectually the brandish base. Harley calls this one "Animals Set on People I Hate". It's a comedy.

Harley Quinn Q-Fig Remastered diorama is role of our Q-Fig Max and equally such uses EverStone™,  a proprietary high-temperature polymer adult by QMx. Everstone™ offers discerning collectors everything they crave in a loftier-quality collectible: fantastic durability, solid weight, and precisely-crafted details that resist both fading and fracture. Everstone™ is everything traditional polystone statues are not – strong withal pliable with the power to capture infinitesimal details in costumes, scenery and activeness.

Our Harley Quinn Q-Fig Remastered is merely ane in our series of DC Comics Q-Figs, so be certain to cheque out the rest of our amazing line of superheroes and villains! Expected send date, Q1, 2020

"Listen… Do You Odor Something?"

As of this week, Hasbro is officially "who you're gonna phone call" for all the newest 'Ghostbusters' toys and collectibles! Hasbro recently announced via THR that they have acquired the Primary Toy License  for the 'Ghostbusters' franchise! Co-ordinate to plans, the get-go Hasbro 'Ghostbusters' products are expected to hit the marketplace in early on 2020. Hasbro has not appear which film their first 'Ghostbusters' products will exist based on, but it'southward worth noting that the newest film in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise, which is a sequel to the original two films rather than 'Ghostbusters: Answer The Call' from 2016, is set to hit theaters side by side July, and then that may be the perfect gateway to the brand. It's besides worth noting that every bit the Master Toy License holder, Hasbro will have the power to produce toys and collectibles based any iteration of the 'Ghostbusters' they choose, so the door is wide open and total of possibilities!

There is currently no word on how this new Master Toy License deal will effect other toy companies already producing product at present similar Diamond Select Toys, Funko, or The Loyal Subjects. Hopefully we will see some updates, or perhaps some final 'Ghostbusters' releases, from these companies before long. Hasbro, in the meanwhile, had already started teasing this acquisition earlier this summer with several 'Transformers'/'Ghostbusters' crossover collectibles. Only time will tell unfortunately.

What are yous hoping to see Hasbro make from the 'Ghostbusters'  license? Figures based on the classic films? The 2016 or 2020 reboots? The 'Real Ghostbusters' animated serial, or it's oft maligned sequel series 'Extreme Ghostbusters'? Stay tuned for more news on Hasbro'due south upcoming 'Ghostbusters' products as it becomes available!

Diamond Select Toys Reveals January Slate

We may but be at the end of the summertime flavor with Fall and Winter still to come, merely our good friends over at Diamond Select Toys are already thinking ahead to the new year and January with a plethora of all new collectibles that you'll surely want to go pre-ordered as soon as you lot can! Among these new solicits are new items in popular lines like DC Gallery and Legends In 3D, plus brand new lines like Westworld Select and Marvel Animated X-Men Minibusts! Be sure to check out the full solicitations beneath!

CTHULHU GALLERY PVC FIGURE

Cthulhu awakens! The first-ever Gallery Diorama of H.P. Lovecraft'due south Cthulhu depicts the old god rising from his place of dreaming in R'lyeh. Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, and hand-sculpted in extraordinary particular past Eli Livingston, this sculpture is cast in high-quality PVC with detailed paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box.
In Shops: January 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

DC BATMAN TAS GALLERY BATMAN VER2 PVC STATUE

The Nighttime Knight returns in this all-new Gallery Diorama based on Batman: The Blithe Series! Depicting Batman firing his grappling gun, this approximately 10″ sculpture is fabricated of high-class PVC with collectible-quality sculpting and paint applications. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted past Varner Studios.
In Shops: January 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

DC COMICS GALLERY AQUAMAN Film Blackness MANTA PVC STATUE

In the "wake of Justice League, the Aquaman movie is on our sonar, and DST is offer a new PVC diorama based on the film! This exclusive 9-inch sculpture of Black Manta features detailed sculpting past Rocco Tartamella based on a design by Marker Wong, with fine paintwork that compares with a high-end resin statue. This diorama is in calibration to all other DC Picture Gallery PVC dioramas, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Previously a GameStop exclusive.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

DC COMICS GALLERY DEATHSTROKE PVC STATUE

Deathstroke the Terminator is slicing his way into the DC Gallery Diorama line! Slade Wilson wields double swords in this dynamic sculpture, which stands approximately 10 inches tall on a diorama base of operations. Cast in loftier-quality PVC, it comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alterton.
In Shops: January 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

DC COMICS GALLERY Dark-green LANTERN PVC STATUE

Beware his power, Green Lantern's low-cal! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this PVC sculpture of Light-green Lantern features detailed sculpting by Joe Menna based on a blueprint by Joe Allard. As he flies through space wearing a ring-synthetic armor and shield, Green Lantern is making sure your sector is rubber! Packaged in a full-color window box with an opening front panel. Previously a GameStop sectional.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

DC GALLERY TEEN TITANS GO ROBIN PVC STATUE

The Teen Titans Get line of Gallery Dioramas continues, with the leader of the Titans, Robin! Depicting the Boy Wonder as he appears on Teen Titans Go!, this sculpture stands approximately 8 inches tall on a diorama base. Cast in high-quality PVC with detailed sculpting and paint applications, it comes packaged in a full-colour window box. Designed past Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Varner Studios.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

JOHN WICK GALLERY CATACOMBS PVC STATUE

Beneath the streets of Rome, John Wick battles for his life in this PVC diorama based on the 2nd motion-picture show in the John Wick franchise. Wielding a powerful shotgun, with a circular exiting the barrel, this approximately ix″ diorama is fabricated of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint. Packaged in a full colour window box. Designed past Caesar, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

Curiosity ANIMATED X-MEN WOLVERINE Bosom

Ripped from the screen in the 1990s, this resin bust captures Wolverine every bit he appears in the classic X-Men the Blithe series! With his claws and teeth bared, Wolverine is set up for action in this approximately vi-inch bust, featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications inspired by the animation style of the testify. Limited to only iii,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of actuality. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Joe Menna.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $59.99

Curiosity PREMIER Drove ICEMAN STATUE

This is i cool statue! Founding X-Homo Bobby "Iceman" Drake slides along on an ice trail in this scenic Premier Collection statue. Cast in translucent material and measuring approximately 11 inches alpine, this dynamic sculpture is limited to an edition of three,000, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed past Joe Allard, sculpted by Mat Brouillard.
In Shops: January 29, 2020
SRP: $199.99

MARVEL SELECT AVENGERS 4 Fe MAN MK85 ACTION Figure

I am Iron Man! The latest Curiosity Select action effigy comes from the globe of Avengers: Endgame, and it's Iron Man! Wearing his Marker 85 armor, this 7-inch scale figure of Iron Human being comes with interchangeable hands, including the Nano Gauntlet, and an alternate version with snapping fingers. Packaged in the brandish-set Select figure packaging, with side-console artwork. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $29.99

MORTAL KOMBAT 11 LEGENDS IN 3D SUB ZERO 1/2 Calibration Bust

Fatality! This killer bust of Sub-Nada is the next release in the Legends in 3D line of one-half-scale busts! Measuring approximately 10 inches alpine, the bust features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and is limited to only yard pieces. Packaged with a document of actuality in a hand-numbered, full-color box. Designed past Joe Allard, sculpted by Salvador.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $150.00

ROCKETEER GALLERY PVC STATUE

The Rocketeer flies into the wild blue yonder in this, the showtime-ever Gallery Diorama based on the classic Disney picture! Measuring approximately 11 inches alpine, this sculpture of the Rocketeer taking flight is fabricated of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a total-color window box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

SONIC RACERS GALLERY SHADOW PVC STATUE

From the newest Sonic game, Team Sonic Racing, information technology's the evil Shadow the Hedgehog, spinning out in his blackness racer! Measuring approximately 10 inches long, this PVC Diorama features detailed sculpting and pigment applications, and comes packaged in a total-colour window box. Designed past Joe Allard, sculpted by Varner Studios.
In Shops: Jan 29, 2020
SRP: $49.99

WESTWORLD MAN IN Blackness Boxing DAMAGED PX Figure

Return to the Globe of Westworld with this new, battle-damaged, Previews-exclusive version of the Human being in Black! Featuring newly sculpted parts and a blood spattered pigment scheme, this vii-inch scale action figure of the Human being in Black includes multiple accessories and interchangeable hands. Packaged on a full-colour cicatrice card. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios.
In Shops: January 29, 2020
SRP: $19.99

DC Collectibles Apr Solicits

If you thought DST was well prepared with solicits for Jan, then y'all'll actually love the crew at DC Collectibles, who take officially released their newest batch of solicitations for April 2020! Next spring you can await frontward to a healthy diversity of new pieces from DC Collectibles, including new additions to the DC Bombshells, DC Designer Series, Batman Cowl Collection, and Harley Quinn Red, Black And White statue lines! Plus, 1 of the things we're most excited for, the return of the 'Batman: The Animated Series' activeness figure line with the premiere of the 'Batman: The Adventure Continues' serial of figures! Check out the full solicitations for April 2020 from DC Collectibles beneath!

BATMAN THE ADVENTURES CONTINUES RED HOOD Action Figure

Inspired past the beloved and Emmy Accolade-winning Batman: The Animated Series, this new era of the line features characters never earlier seen in the series with designs by Ty Templeton in the iconic animated fine art manner. These vi″ action figures include a number of accessories and come up with their own unique character bios past famed Batman: The Animated Series author Paul Dini.

It'south all '90s and nostalgia with this new Azrael action figure featuring this Knightfall Batman in the blithe art style. Decked out in his archetype blue-and-golden armor, the Azrael figure allows fans of the animated series to immerse themselves back into the testify with this popular iteration of Batman.

Over the years, Cherry Hood has become one of DC's most popular characters. Here'due south your gamble to include this leading DC anti-hero in your Animated Serial adventures. The effigy comes with two heads: 1 shrouded in the eponymous cherry-red hood and 1 as unmasked Jason Todd.
•    Allocations may occur
•    Last products may differ from images shown

In Shops: April 29, 2020 SRP: $30.00

DC BOMBSHELLS THE HUNTRESS STATUE

Taken straight from the variant comprehend of Detective Comics #43 during the Bombshells variant cover month in 2015, this Huntress Bombshells statue brings Emanuela Lupacchino's pattern to life. Strongly inspired by the rockabilly aesthetic and way, this statue volition make y'all desire to join in on the music and fun!
•  Limited to five,000 pieces and individually numbered
•  Statue measures approximately ten.4″ tall
•  Allocations may occur
•  Final production may differ from image shown

In Shops: Apr 29, 2020 SRP: $130.00

DC DESIGNER Serial BATMAN BY OLIVIER COIPEL STATUE

Based on the cover of the Nighttime Nights: Metallic tie-in Batman: Lost, this all-new DC Designer Series statue past Olivier Coipel features Batman mid-Batarang throw. The slice is a must-go for whatever Batman fan.
•  Express to 5,000 pieces and individually numbered
•  Statue measures approximately 10.9″ tall
•  Allocations may occur
•  Terminal products may differ from images shown

In Shops: Apr 29, 2020 SRP: $155.00

DC GALLERY RED SON BATMAN COWL

On World-thirty, a young boy sees his parents brutally murdered by Stalin's police forcefulness in the Soviet Union, and grows upward to get the Batman of that globe. This all-new DC Gallery Red Son Batman cowl is a one:2 scale replica of Batman'southward headgear as information technology appeared in Superman: Red Son #1.
•  Limited to 5,000 pieces and individually numbered
•  Statue measures approximately nine″ alpine
•  Allocations may occur
•  Final products may differ from images shown

In Shops: Apr 29, 2020 SRP: $99.00

HARLEY QUINN RED WHITE AND Blackness STATUE By ADAM HUGHES

Joining the ensemble of statues in the Harley Quinn Ruddy, White & Blackness line is a 7″ version of Adam Hughes' accept on the Clown Princess of Criminal offence. Originally a 9″ statue seen in the DC Cover Girls statue line, this new piece will feature Harley in the colors red, white and blackness merely. This was such a popular design back in 2010, it was a no-brainer to add to the Harley Quinn Cherry-red, White & Black line.
•  Express to 5,000 pieces and individually numbered
•  Statue measures approximately 7.3″ alpine
•  Allocations may occur
•  Last product may differ from image shown

In Shops: Apr 29, 2020 SRP: $ninety.00

New NECA NYCC News

We had already seen a sneak preview of this set a few weeks back, and have been waiting with bated breaths for NECA to brand the full proclamation. Well the day is finally here! This week NECA have finally made the official reveal of their final DC Vs. Dark horse Comics two-Pack with Greenish Lantern Vs. Predator! Green Lantern includes parts to make both Hal Jordan and John Stewart, plus plenty of Energy Effects. Meanwhile the Predator is decked out in full Yellow Lantern Sienstro Corps gear and features both masked and unmasked heads, too as it'south ain fix of Energy Furnishings. This figure 2-pack will be bachelor exclusively at New York Comic Con 2019! Check out the full release info below!

Green Lantern (Classic) – 7" Calibration Action Figures – Green Lantern and "Sinestro Corps" Predator ii-Pack

This action effigy 2-pack is inspired past a classic comic book brew-upwardly! In a 2008 story arc of the #GreenLantern comic book, the already fearsome Yautja bring together the Sinestro Corps to attack the Globe, armed now with power rings.

The set includes ii make new, seven" scale comic volume based figures, both with over 30 points of articulation. Dark-green Lantern features interchangeable head sculpts and comes with lamp, attachable burst effects and interchangeable mitt. The Predator features ii heads, detachable backpack, interchangeable hands, sword, spear and more! Window box packaging with embossed opening flap.

Nosotros will take more info at the end of the week on how to obtain this set forth with the Batman and "Joker" Alien 2-Pack!

Dungeons, Dragons, Eagles, Doors; The Works!

Funko is well known for crafting wonderful collectibles for every imaginable license nether the lord's day, just some of the coolest pieces we've ever seen (or at least some of our personal favorites) often finish up existence from the realm of loftier-fantasy. This week Funko has announced a number of new items from a variety of unlike loftier-fantasy franchises that you're surely going to beloved! Kicking off their new 'Dungeons and Dragons' line of Popular! Vinyls, Funko has announced Asmodeus, Mind Flayer, and Minsc & Boo! These are hopefully the first of many D&D POP! Vinyls to come! Meanwhile over at the 'Lord Of The Rings' camp, Funko has announced a new POP! Ride of Gandalf The Grey atop his majestic Eagle companion Gwaihir the Windlord! Finally, from 'Game Of Thrones', we have a new POP! Moment of Hodor's infamously tragic 'Hold The Door' scene, plus a new Box Tiffin exclusive POP! Vinyl of Ser Brienne of Tarth in her full golden armor from the serial finale! These are all expected to hit stores this autumn.

WHAT Yr IS Information technology?!

While we are usually expecting Funko to bring us the coolest new collectibles from the latest things in popular culture, they often detect themselves delving back into the past to bring fans collectibles based on licenses that have long since become the equivalent of ancient pop culture history. This week Funko has quite a few classic franchises joining their POP! Vinyls line, with new figures based on four fan favorite films from the tardily ninety'south and early 00's!

First up we've got some new POP! Vinyls from 'Jumanji'! It looks similar for now we are only getting Alan Parish and a Barnes And Noble exclusive Pocketknife Wielding variant of Alan Parish. Hopefully we go some more 'Jumanji' Pop! Vinyls further down the line! Next we take a like state of affairs with a POP! Vinyl of The Creeper from the terrifying horror film 'Jeepers Creepers'! The Creeper volition exist widely bachelor, while his hat-less open up-faced variant will exist available exclusively at FYE. Moving right forth nosotros have some long awaited POP! Vinyls based on the academy laurels winning picture 'Gladiator'! Fans can look forward to Maximus and Commodus hit retailers everywhere this fall, while Armored Maximus volition be available exclusively at FYE and Helmeted Maximus will be found exclusively in The Funko Shop!

Last, but far from least, we accept a wave of POP! Vinyls based on the classic 90's western 'Tombstone'! This wave is made up of Wyatt Earp, Morgan Earp, and Virgil Earp, plus several versions of Doc Holiday! We accept the mutual Doc Holiday, plus the Target exclusive Doc Holiday (With Cup), and the Walmart exclusive 'Standoff'Physician Vacation! These are all heading to stores this fall!


And with that, we bring this week's Toy News Tuesday to a close! What do you call up about the new items announced this week? Practise you plan on picking up anything we mentioned in this calendar week's column? Are there any lines or brands you lot'd similar to run into more coverage of? Permit us know in the comments section beneath!