Author: Michael Lederhos

[Interview] Super7’s Kyle Wlodyga is Back!

Michael Lederhos

Today, Hero-Club is conducting its first follow up interview, and it is with Super7’s toy designer, Kyle Wlodyga. For those unaware, immediately after our interview with him from Power Morphicon 2022, we looked to schedule another one. Surprisingly, we were able to quickly arrange at date, and meet up to talk more in-depth about Super7. This time we wanted to go more in-depth with our questions, and give Kyle as much time as he needed. Also, we wanted to use the time to discuss the other brands that Super7 collaborates…

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[Press Release] Super7’s ReAction Lightyear Early Enlistment Bundle

Michael Lederhos

Yesterday, Super7 announced a new collaboration ReAction bundle with Disney and Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story spin-off film, Lightyear. For those unaware, the film is an all-new origin story for the ever popular Toy Story character, Buzz Lightyear. In addition, the film is a reboot to the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command animated television series from the early 2000’s. Whereas, for those wondering about Super7’s ReAction figures, they are throwbacks to old Kenner stylized action figures of the 80’s. Furthermore, within ReAction line fans can find a multitude of different action figures…

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Star Trek Strange New Worlds Teaser Trailer Released

Michael Lederhos

At long last, Paramount has finally released the teaser trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The long awaited teaser trailer was first shown at the Paramount Global Investor Day event, originally intended for investors only. After fans were posting screenshots from what accidentally became a publicly shown trailer, Paramount issued DCMA notices for screen shots from the trailer. Now that the trailer is finally available for all to see, we now get our first glimpse at the newest Star Trek series. While Strange New Worlds is a new series, it has many ties to past Star Trek productions.…

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Star Trek Universe Toyline Revealed By Playmates Toys

Michael Lederhos

It’s been 30 years since Playmates Toys first released Star Trek the Next Generation action figures and toys, and now after a lengthy absence, they’ve returned. With five Star Trek shows currently in production, having a dedicated toyline seems like a logical decision. Announced back in July 2021, Playmates Toys will return to the Star Trek Universe in 2022 and we have our first look at their offerings. 5″ Action Figures The first batch of reveals is the action figure line-up. First up we have three figures based on the iconic 1982 film, Star…

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Star Trek Playmates Toys Retrospective Part 3: 1995 [Soundout Review]

Michael Lederhos

Playmates Toys found their groove with Star Trek and in their fourth year, they start to get a little wild. 1995 would see the line to expand into Star Trek Voyager, the Original Series Movies and see everything merge under one singular branding. Also this year, we see Space Talk attempt to make talking figures work in Star Trek as well as the 9 inch line expanding with more figures. Perhaps the most bizarre release this year is the Doctor Pulaski figure. At first glance she seems like a quick and dirty reuse, however,…

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Star Trek Playmates Toys Retrospective Part 2: 1994 [Soundout Review]

Michael Lederhos

The third year of Playmates Toys’ Star Trek toyline expanded to include Deep Space Nine, Generations and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? 1994 was an eventful year for Star Trek. The popular Star Trek: The Next Generation series was coming to a close, only to be instantly resurrected for a series of movies. The first movie, Star Trek: Generations released this year and featuring Original Series characters appearing alongside the Next Generation characters. In addition, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, now in its second season joins the toyline with its own subset of action figures, ships and more! There’s also a wild and crazy crossover line with another Playmates…

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Star Trek Playmates Toys Retrospective Part 1: 1992-1993 [Soundout Review]

Michael Lederhos

The year was 1992, Star Trek: The Next Generation was running strong, more Star Trek was on the way and Playmates Toys was having success with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. These two high points in their respective history resulted in the now famous Playmates Toys Star Trek toy line. Lasting from 1992-1999, the line encompassed every television series and film for the Star Trek universe at the time. With the news that Playmates Toys will be returning to make a brand-new Star Trek line-up for 2022, Soundout12 is taking a deep look into the history of this long-running toy line.   Now, Part 1 of this…

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[Official Images] Kamen Rider Zero-One DX Kamen Rider Zaia Zetsumerize Key Set

Michael Lederhos

Thought to be lost in the void of movie toys, Bandai has solicited the Kamen Rider Zaia Progrise Key Set. For those unaware, Kamen Rider Zaia is Leon Arkland (portrayed by Jai West), the president of ZAIA Corp USA. In the film, Kamen Rider Zero-One Others: Metsubojinrai, Leon appears having committed a hostile takeover of ZAIA Japan. After confiscating Gai Amatsu’s Thousandriver, Leon uses the Triceratops Progrise Key and Carnotaurus Zetsumerise Key to become Kamen Rider Zaia.   Now, this DX Progrise Key set will include both the keys to…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Ikazuchi

Michael Lederhos

The next release in the Kamen Rider Zero-One S.H.Figuarts line-up is the final member of Metsuboujinrai.net, the Dodo man himself, Kamen Rider Ikazuchi! First seen in episode 14, Uchuyaro Raiden was simply an Astronaut Humagear with his younger brother, Subaru. After an encounter with Jin and Horobi, Raiden was given a Forceriser and the Dodo Magia Progrise Key. Having transformed into Kamen Rider Ikazuchi, he used the power of ten Progrise Keys in order to reawaken the Ark. After being defeated, Ikazuchi was resurrected during the Ark story arc leading to the end of the series as well as the movies RealxTime and Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai.  S.H.Figuarts Kamen…

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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV ECLIPSE Manga & Sequel Film Announced

Michael Lederhos

With the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED as well as the recent opening of the Freedom Gundam at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao, Sunrise and Bandai have made several announcements. The overall anniversary project will be known as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PROJECT ignited and will feature a multitude of media over the next year (or several knowing Sunrise). A sequel film, a video game and a globally released Manga are all in store for fans of the Cosmic Era.    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Theatrical Work The first announcement comes long…

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