Super 7 Shogun Boba Fett teased

Super7 has teased their 2nd release in their Super Shogun series.  Released a few years ago, the Super Shogun Stormtrooper will be joined this year by a Super Shogun Boba…

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Funko announces Star Wars Helmet Speakers and Ugly Doll Blox

Funko sent out a new set of images this afternoon, and I’m pretty excited about one of their upcoming releases. Star Wars helmet speakers, due April 5th, are 3 inches…

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Recommended read: Top Ten Design and Articulation Enhancements in G.I. Joe history

There’s a lot of great content being generated by my fellow action figure bloggers (many of whom are my twitter friends – you should join it). Occasionally I see a…

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Pair of new Classic Doctor Who releases announced today

Clearly Underground Toys knew that I could do with a pick-me-up this morning as they announced a pair of new releases in their Classic Doctor Who line.  First up, from…

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Sideshow previews Hot Toys Robocop figure

Robocop seems to be on the pop culture radar! Last year NECA released a rockin’ 6″ figure. This year it’s Hot Toys’ turn as a 12″ figure has been announced…

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Have unknown accessories? New resource available to help

Omnipresent (well in the online toy world, at least) Adam Pawlus has kicked off a new site to help you identify those random action figure accessories you keep finding around…

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Botcon exclusives in process of being revealed

Botcon, the official Transformers convention, has been revealing their 2012 convention exclusive figures this week. The exclusives set continues their ‘Shattered Glass’ storyline; an alternate reality where Autobots are evil…

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Entertainment Earth blowout sale continues

With the holidays a not so distant memory we look forward to the new year and try to buy last year’s stuff at a discount!  To these ends, online mega-e-tailer…

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Matty’s January sale details

As it’s a new month (and new year, even!) let’s have a quick recap of the Matty monthly sale.  This month the event is Tuesday the 17th, kicking off at…

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Urban Vinyl and Alfred E. Neuman coming from Funko

The fine folks at Funko sent out some information on some upcoming releases last week during the AwesomeToyBlog Winter vacation, so here it is for your enjoyment.  Due January 19th…

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Funko’s Avengers product due in March

Funko has also sent out some preview images of their upcoming licensed Avengers product.  On tap, due March 15th, are their Pop! Vinyl figures and plush figures.  Pop! vinyl figures…

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Michael Jackson Pop! and Kiss vinyl from Funko in January

Just before the AwesomeToyBlog holiday break kicks off, Funko sent out an update on some of their product due next month.  Up first are a trio of Michael Jackson Pop!…

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Pair of Lego announcements

Lego has gotten fans and collectors talking this week with two announcements of new product lines.  Earlier this week, Lego announced their “Lego Friends” line.  Targeted at young girl, this…

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G.I. Joe Retalliation thrills Joe fans

Earlier this week the trailer for the 2012 movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation hit youtube and quickly became hotter than pancakes.  The trailer, which was met with much enthusiasm by my…

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Win a life-sized Darth Maul statue signed by George Lucas

As new 2012 ‘The Phantom Menace’ figures start to hit Target the vintage style cardbacks promote a new contest where you can win a life-sized, George Lucas signed, Darth Maul…

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