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New Cosmic Legions: A Win for Sci-Fi Fans!

by C.M. Dillon | Mar 28, 2023 | 1/12 Scale, Action Figures, Cosmic Legions, Four Horsemen Studios

Cosmic Legions is a “space-themed” Legions line from Four Horsemen Studios

After experiencing many years of success with their Mythic Legions line of figures, 4H Studios unveiled their newest line called Cosmic Legions in September 2021. Known for their high quality 1/12 scale original fantasy characters with in-depth back-stories, this new line of figures ventures into the Sci-Fi realm that takes place in the Cosmerrium. With Waves 1 and 2 still to be shipped out in the coming weeks/months this third wave will add 6 figures to the existing lineup.

Cosmic Legions Wave 3 Outpost: Zaxxius

The third wave in the Cosmic Legions line features 6 characters in total. Lets take a look at each one and see what they come with.

T.U.5.C.C Pilot

T.U.5.C.C. Pilots are near the top of the hierarchy of soldiers employed by the Traders Union of the Five Circles of Cosmerrium. This one comes with 2 heads (helmet with his black visor as well as his unhelmeted look), 2 sets of hands, multiple accessories, and a red paint deco on his T.U.5.C.C armor. This figure will be priced at $37.

Kalian Shunn, AEXOR3 Security Officer

Kalian is a Zuvanoid, a race first introduced in the first Cosmic wave with Zeerian Spyre. She comes with two heads – her unhelmeted look and the helmet she wears to hide her identity. She comes with 3 blasters (rifle, pistol, and wrist), 2 sets of hands, staff weapon, shoulder armor, and belt and a soft goods cloak. This figure will be priced at $37.

Opor-A-Tiv83 a Bleeder’s Guild Spy

Opor-A-Tiv83 uses advanced illusion technology to alter his appearance, voice, and mannerisms. This technology allows him to infiltrate even the most secure locations in his efforts to gather intelligence for the Bleeder’s Guild. He comes with a single body and 3 distinct heads, he also has a removable dome helmet and weapon. This figure will be priced at $37.

Sskur’ge the Duoderm Hunter

This Ogre-Scale Duoderm tracker has made a career out of hunting down fugitives and returning them bruised and battered. Comes with two different heads, 2 sets of hands, and a few weapons to aid him in his hunts. This figure will be priced at $65.

Cavern Sphexx

A subterranean variant of the Sphexxian race, Cavern Sphexx are immediately recognizable due to their almost colorless bodies. This Deluxe figure comes with 2 heads, including a brand new “open mouth” sculpture debuting on this character! This figure also comes with a drill, 2 sets of hands as well as 2 sets of small arms and a set of wings, allowing you to display the figure as either a Tunneler or a Flier. This figure will be priced at $48.

Altarr Cyllovius a Grayborn Traditionalist

The Grayborn’s ability to access a transcendental state known as “The Gray” has granted them considerable power, as well as a measure of celebrity, in Cosmerrium. He comes with 4 sets of hands and his large staff, as well as character-specific soft goods, including his hooded robe which is wired for posability. The head sculpture on this figure is a new one, with a different expression than the previously revealed Grayborn figure of Aius Cyppiteon. Altarr also features two unarmored lower arms, new pieces being added to the parts library with this figure! This figure will be priced at $37.

All Images provided are from One Six Shooter and figure descriptions are from Four Horsemen Studios.

Ordering Details

The pre-order window opens this Friday, 3/31 at 12pm EST at storehorsemen.com and the one month long preorder window runs until 4/30 at 11pm EST. Additionally, these figures will eventually be available from select approved retailers, you can find the full list here. We do however, recommend buying direct from the 4H shop for the following reasons. It’s going to save you money, and you’ll get your figures faster. They are currently scheduled to be shipping sometime middle of 2024 however as we have seen in recent months that these release windows can shift both forwards and backwards in some cases.

All-In

Whether you’re new to these lines or your a seasoned veteran of Legions Figures, you may be considering buying several if not all of these figures. Here’s the pricing details recently announced on the Four Horsemen Instagram. The six figures in this wave will each be available individually, or you can get one of each with the “All In” set! The price of the All-In will be $235 (plus shipping and taxes where applicable), which is a bit of a discount off of buying the figures individually.

Dive Into The Lore

If you’d like to read more about the story that accompanies each figure and the larger world in which they belong, or if you want to check out the first two waves: Hvalkatar Book One and Hvalkatar Book Two, Gravenight, I highly recommend spending some time over on the Cosmic Legions page at the Four Horsemen Studios Website.

Any opinions expressed in this text are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group that the author may be associated with. These opinions are based on the author’s personal experience, knowledge, and research, and may be subject to change over time. The information provided is not intended to serve as professional or legal advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Readers are encouraged to do their own research and consult with professionals before making any decisions based on the opinions expressed in this text.

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From Toy News Daily: Prepare for Battle, A New Wave of Combatant Action Figures are Headed to The Colosseum

by C.M. Dillon | Mar 2, 2023 | 1/12 Scale, Action Figures, XesRay Studio

In Toy News: XesRay Studios have launched Wave 4 of their sold-out series of Combatant Action Figures.

The full weight of the Roman Empire is back like never before with these massive 9-inch “Brothers of Slaughterhouse” figures. This will be the fourth wave of the Combatants series of action figures. Now entering the arena and toy shelves everywhere are “Kasos” and “Thales.” These larger than life beasts are soon to emerge from the dungeons deep below the Colosseum and are headed into battle. Coming in at 9-inches these monsters will tower over your other 1/12 scale figures, they are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Hold on tight as Toy News Daily walks you through the lore, the mythos, the legends that are The Combatants.

The Fight for Glory

According to the mythos inscribed on the Colosseum walls:

“When cheers sounded in the air, coins fell as rain and blood splashed on the ground, mankind’s cruel nature was exposed in the arena. It was an age of craze and legends. Someone rose and someone fell, which lead to an endless loop.

Then an unprecedented game was held, funded by the senate, provided security by the praetorian guards. It was supported by the lanistas in the cities. They brought the best gladiators into this carnival in order to gain gold and glory.

However, something was out of the ordinary. No one ever noticed that the cursed beasts and monsters had been placed in the dungeon of the Colosseum. When those dangerous things were released, a grand game would inevitably result in a series of bloody killings…“

Let Toy News Daily take you back to recap the first waves and check out what’s to come.

Wave 1:

The first wave of brutish fighters were three in total:

First there was Medocus “The Reaper” a Thracian from Neapolis.

Then came the Carthage fighter, Khnuba “The Hyaena” from Neapolis.

Followed by the Germanic Brute, Branthoc “The Devilfish” from Pompeii

Wave 2:

As weapons clashed and blood and dust rained down, the crowds of the Colosseum cheered for more, they demanded another wave. And so a second wave of fighters would soon join the battle.

Soon to enter would be Marcus Marius Avitus a Roman fighter from Pompeii.

Next would be Ambillus “The Beetle” the first Gaul fighter from the city of Neapolis.

These great warriors would be joined by Salomon “The Squasher”, a Celtic fighter from Rome.

Finally the last of this wave to emerge would be the great Gaius Pontidius Stolo flanked by his Praetorian Guards.

Wave 3:

The battles would play out and the crowds thirst for more would only grow as their thunderous chants rattled the Colosseum walls. The third wave of fighters, shaken by the roaring crowds would soon join the battle.

To thunderous applause the first of wave 3 to enter was the beautiful Berenice known throughout Pompeii as “The Macedonian Spear”

Next would be Vlattia “The Canine” from Neapolis.

Lastly the most fatal fighter of them all to enter would be Tadala from Neapolis known as “Vespid”

Prepared or not even the Gladiator Trainees would soon thirst for Gold and Glory on the battlefield.

Wave 4:

Of all the waves of combatants, none can compare to the massive “Brothers of the Slaughterhouse”, Kasos and Thales.

“After the disappearance of Lemuria, some stones and machines were left behind, which indirectly destroyed Atlantis. Then the new civilizations were rising all over the world, and the new crises were also beginning to emerge…. However, something was out of the ordinary. No one ever noticed that the cursed beasts and monsters had been placed in the dungeon of the Colosseum. When those dangerous things were released, a grand game would inevitably result in a series of bloody killings.“

Proving Their Worth

We here at Toy News Daily absolutely love the Combatants Series of figures that XesRay Studio has been releasing. Their first three waves have sold out before we even had a chance to place our order. Proving the exceptional quality and the high demand for new fantasy figures from toy collectors around the world. We didn’t delay, this time, in placing an order as these figures are magnificent and we didn’t want to miss out again.

Wave 4 is set to be released Q4 2023. Prices for the figures range from $68-$90 each depending on where you order from. We recommend checking out 5K Toys or BigBadToyStore

All Images in this article were taken from Xesray Studios Website as well as BigBadToyStore

The opinions expressed in this text are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group that the author may be associated with. These opinions are based on the author’s personal experience, knowledge, and research, and may be subject to change over time. The information provided is not intended to serve as professional or legal advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Readers are encouraged to do their own research and consult with professionals before making any decisions based on the opinions expressed in this text.

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NECA NEWS: First Look at Latest TMNT x Universal Monsters Crossover Figures

by C.M. Dillon | Feb 28, 2023 | 1/12 Scale, Action Figures, Movies, NECA

First Look at The Invisible Man, The Phantom and Box-Art

In NECA NEWS, action figure designer James Groman of James Groman Design LLC took to social media this morning with some sneak peak pictures of some test samples he received from NECA. The unreleased figures are from the TMNT/Universal Monsters line in which he has been responsible for designing. The images shared shows Donatello as The Invisible Man as well as Casey Jones as The Phantom. In the post Groman also shouted out Tony Cipriano and Paul Harding as the sculptors behind the figures. He also made sure to give credit to Daniel Horne as the cover artist. NECA’s Senior Graphic Designer Chris Raimo even chimed into the comments recounting his role on this project: “I’m the packaging designer on these, your concepts are incredible and it’s been such an honor to work on them!“

With so many talented individuals on this team, it’s no surprise how well these figures turned out and in turn have been received by fans, us included. We cant wait to add these figures to the existing lineup which include: Splinter as “Van Helsing,” April O’Neil as “The Bride of Frankenstein,” Michelangelo as “The Mummy,” Leonardo as “The Hunchback,” and Raphael as “Frankenstein’s Monster.”

The TMNT/Universal Monsters line is one of our absolutely favorite ongoing lines and we cant wait to see what more comes out in the future. Now that they’ve revealed all the good guys we can only imagine what they might produce for the other side. Will we get a Shredder or a Foot Soldier, maybe even a Bebop and Rocksteady? Only time will tell. But if you want to grab any of these figures a few of them are still up for preorder, and a couple in-stock at our affiliate Entertainment Earth. Preorders have yet to start for Casey Jones but we’ll be sure to update you all as soon as we know more.

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Images taken from James Groman’s Instagram Account

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Judgement Day Has Arrived: Medicom Toys Unleashes T-800 Endoskeleton Figure from Terminator 2

by C.M. Dillon | Feb 23, 2023 | 1/12 Scale, Action Figures, MAFEX, Movies

Japan’s Medicom Toys just released the first images of the Terminator 2 Judgement Day, T-800 Endoskeleton figure under their MAFEX brand.

The figure was first teased as an early prototype at the Medicom Toy Exhibition which was held in July of last year. However no updates have emerged until yesterday when a very grainy image spread across socials, marking the official buildup of the release.

This figure just hit BigBadToyStore for Pre-order and is priced at $139.99 with a release date of February 2024.

To be noted: This version of the T-800 was released by NECA as a 7″ figure in 2019 which compared to this MAFEX figure looks like a cheap knockoff, (no offense to NECA). It was also released in this scale in 2021 by McFarlane toys. And of course Hot Toys put out their 1/6 T-800 in 2015 which is still widely regarded as a grail piece.

Of all the options available both past and present, I believe MAFEX knocked this one out of the park, I don’t imagine these figures will sticking around very long and none will be heading to the discount bin anytime soon.

Check out these images we were able to gather from ToyArk.

Images from Medicom

MAFEX T-800 Endoskeleton

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Hasbro Aims to Recover Sales with Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Action Figures

by C.M. Dillon | Feb 21, 2023 | 1/12 Scale, Action Figures, Comics, Hasbro, Marvel, Movies

Hasbro rolls out the red carpet for their newest line of action figures.

While the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 movie is set to release in theaters in May, Hasbro has wasted no time in announcing the upcoming action figures for the movie. While these figures look amazing, we wonder, are they asking too much of the consumer? As the exclusive story broke on Game Rant this morning, many fans were quick to notice that Groot, a beloved character from the franchise, was missing from the Build-A-Wave collection. So lets take a look at what does come in the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 action figure wave: included are Star-Lord, Drax, Nebula, Mantis, Rocket, Kraglin, and the film’s main antagonist, Adam Warlock. The final reveal was Cosmo the Spacedog, as the BAF, who was briefly introduced in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film as a prisoner of the Collector, and played a ‘slightly’ larger role in their recent Holiday Special. So where’s Groot? As the speculation continued to grew on social media, over on Gamespot the answers came in. It would appear that Groot comes separately from the BAF wave. This “Swole” version of Groot will also be available for preorder on February 22 alongside the GOTG wave.

Now it wouldn’t be a proper release without a little controversy to accompany the good news. As several fans have suggested in comments that Groot would have been a perfect BAF as many past BAF’s have been larger figures (even Horses). While Rocket being on the smaller side, could have paired perfectly with Cosmo as a 2-pack. Instead Hasbro decided to split Cosmo into 7 parts and sell Groot as an “accessory” to the Wave. Which will force consumers to purchase the entire team as well as Kraglin and Adam Warlock to complete Cosmo. Now as much as these two figures may be celebrated by fans not everyone is excited to see the final bill to complete this line.

Guardians of The Galaxy 3 action figures pricing breakdown.

As the Build-A-Wave figures are priced at $24.99 retail, completing the entire team would cost fans a hefty $175. Adding Groot to the collection as a separate figure would cost an additional $40, bringing the total well over $200 before taxes and shipping. Hasbro’s decision to exclude Groot from the Build-A-Wave collection has created a conundrum for fans. While some may be wondering if they should go all-in and buy the whole team, or skip the collection altogether and save their money for other figures on the horizon. While Hasbro’s recent pricing increases has brought wide criticism of the toy maker, this isn’t the only concern on record. The switch to windowless packaging has also left a sour taste in many consumers mouths as collectors of action figures want to see the figures they are purchasing, before they toss it in their cart. Breaking from the long held standard among the toy industries packaging, as well as pricing increases, may be a contributing factor in the decline of sales for the mega corporation. The recent decline in sales has even led to the laying off of more than 1,000 employees, which translates to about 15% of its overall workforce. As the company is currently experiencing difficulties, it appears that they will require some wins in 2023 to help them recover. So the question remains, will this wave make the cut?

What do you think, Buy or Pass?

Despite the frustration we consumers may have regarding Hasbro corp, the figures themselves appear to be well-made (at least as much as the promotional images may suggest.) Mantis can even be seen in full cross-legged position proving exceptional articulation. The team suits are also a nice touch and nod to their source comics, however fans will eventually have the final say once the figures hit shelves and we get a first hand look at the figures. Quality control is always an issue with such large releases so we’ll see if Hasbro is able to deliver on the hype and ultimately deliver on the $200+ investment they are asking of fans to complete the wave. As anyone who is a fan of the comics it will be hard to pass up on these figures with the team uniform. Whether the newest film will be as big of a hit as the first 2 films, is yet to be seen, however fans of the movies are definitely excited to see Groot back in full swing.

Looking forward:

Despite my frustrations with Hasbro, I’d rather not leave you thinking I don’t like these figures (because I really do,) so lets dive into what we’re getting and take a closer look at each of the figures announced.

Images from Game Rant

Star-Lord
Nebula
Drax
Mantis
Rocket
Kraglin
Adam Warlock
Cosmo
Groot

Hasbro Packaging
Star-Lord
Nebula
Drax
Mantis
Rocket
Kraglin
Adam Warlock

Check out our other recent Hasbro Announcements:

Hasbro Goes Big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Figures!

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Hasbro Goes Big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Figures!

by C.M. Dillon | Feb 7, 2023 | 1/12 Scale, Action Figures, Ant-Man, Comics, Hasbro, Marvel, Movies

New Line of Marvel Legends Figures Announced

Marvel fans are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. In preparation for the film, toy maker, Hasbro, has released a new line of Marvel Legends figures dedicated to the movie. The Quantumania wave will feature a total of seven figures, four of which are based on characters from the movie and three from the comic books.

The Quantumania lineup will include Ant-Man, Wasp, Kang the Conqueror, and a deluxe figure of Cassie Lang. Cassie, who will be portrayed by Kathryn Newton in the film, will be built from the parts included with the other six figures in the wave. The Cassie figure will be significantly taller than the other figures in the wave, and will come with multiple hand options and alternate heads.

In addition to the movie figures, the wave will also include Future Ant-Man, Egghead, Crossfire, and Ultron from the comic books. Each figure in the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania wave will cost $24.99 and is expected to be released this summer, after the movie’s debut on February 17.

Pre-orders for the figures will open tomorrow, February 8, at 1:00 pm ET on Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers. Fans of the Ant-Man and the Wasp franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe will want to get their hands on these highly detailed figures, which offer a great way to bring the excitement of the movie into their homes.