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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 77 – March Metal Hero Madness Begins

March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode opens with the cast wrapping up their thoughts on New York Toy Fair 2019. This discussion looks at the non-Power Rangers items like DC Multiverse, Marvel Legends, Transformers, and more. Then following the New York Toy Fair discussion the guys kick off their first March Metal Hero Madness; for the rest of the month the guys will look at Metal Hero movies for their main topics! This week’s focus is on Kaizoku Sentai…

NYTF 2019: Shazam! Action Figure Reveals SPOILERS

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 Michael Lederhos

During New York Toy Fair 2019, Mattel has released official images for the Shazam! basic action figures and DC Multiverse action figure releases. Be warned that SPOILERS are ahead for the film in terms of which characters are present. However, seeing as these figures have already started appearing at Wal-Mart stores across the US, the spoilers have been out there for the last week or so. Shazam! Basic Figures Each figure includes one of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man, but one is missing and might be included with a later figure. The figures include: Shazam! Freddy…

McFarlane Toys Acquires “DC Multiverse Collector Figures” License For 2020

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Michael Lederhos

This past December 2018, we got word that Mattel would be losing the DC Comics license for the Boys Action category. Additional information, did confirm that Mattel would be retaining the Girls Toy and Preschool toy license, presumably to continue producing DC Super Hero Girls and Imaginext DC Super Friends respectively. Whereas, Spin Master signed a deal for the Boy Action category, but nothing was stated for the collector’s focused action figures. Speculation on the internet has been rampant as DC announced that DC Collectibles was going to be scaled…

Spin Master Announces 3-Year Toy Deal with Warner Bros./ DC

December 22, 2018December 22, 2018 Michael Lederhos

Yesterday, Spin Master Corp. announced it has entered a three-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. This new licensing agreement is specifically for DC Comics properties, and will focus on remote control/ robotic vehicles, water toys and games/ puzzles. Below is Spin Master’s official statement regarding the deal: “Partnering with an iconic brand like DC is a major milestone for Spin Master and is part of our strategy to invest in successful licenses to further grow and diversify our business,” said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master’s Global President and COO.…

Mattel DC Multiverse SDCC 2018 Reveals [Updated]

July 20, 2018July 21, 2018 Michael Lederhos

[UPDATE 7/21/2018] Thanks to a new video by Dan Eardley aka Pixel Dan, who also moderated the DC Multiverse panel, we now have some clearer information for the upcoming waves of figures from Mattel. Starting with the Aquaman movie wave, the Collect and Connect wave actually contains four figures instead of five. The four figures are: Aquaman Black Manta Mera Orm/Ocean Master The Vulko figure shown in the case is in fact an Amazon exclusive and the two figures shown at the panel are Aquaman (Combat Armor) and Orm (Combat Armor) which will be released as a two-pack exclusive to Target. For the DC Multiverse Signature…

SDCC 2018: Mattel DC Exclusives Revealed

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Pak Hanu

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed a first look at some of Mattel’s exclusives based on the DC Comics brand, which will be released at San Diego Comic Con 2018. First, Mattel will be releasing a special Hot Wheels set based on Superman Action Comics No. 1, which was released in 1938. As a homage to the cover, the set will feature a mini Superman figure holding up the iconic green sedan. This special set will retail for $20. The second exclusive will feature new comic based DC Multiverse 6 inch figures. The set will include Aquaman, Ocean Master, Black Manta, interchangeable hands, and a variety of other accessories. The set…

SDCC 2017: Mattel Justice League Toyline Revealed

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Michael Lederhos

Mattel pulled out all the stops for their Justice League booth at San Diego Comic-Con. Not only featuring all the new toys based on the movie but also props of the Batmobile and one of the Mother Boxes. Let’s take a look at everything below. DC Multiverse Justice League Action Figures This wave of Justice League DC Multiverse figures features Superman, Batman (Tactical Suit), Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. These will be available at all major retailers starting August 12, 2017. The six figures will come with Collect…

DC Essentials Action Figure Line Announced [SDCC 2017]

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Michael Lederhos

Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2017 preview night, DC Collectibles (via IGN) have revealed a new action figure line known as DC Essentials. This line is described to be an evergreen line that features DC Comics characters primarily in their DC Universe Rebirth costumes. These 6.75 inch tall action figures are similar to the recent DC Icons line by featuring multiple points of articulation and accessories. Naturally, this line is larger than Icons and will fit better with past DC Collectibles/DC Direct figures. The initial line-up revealed so far includes…

Mattel Justice League Multiverse Toys Revealed

June 8, 2017 Pak Hanu

DC Entertainment has recently opened a new official website, which will feature news regarding products and various other types of media for the Justice League film. The first major news the website revealed is a first look at the upcoming figures in Mattel’s DC Multiverse line based on the Justice League film. The figures will be released to stores and online retailers on August 12. Justice League will premiere in theaters on November 17. Source: JointheLeague

Holiday Buyers Guide 2016 – Day III: Marvel, DC, & Star Wars

November 30, 2016March 22, 2018 Hero Club

We now come to day three of the Holiday Buyers Guide, and today we will be looking at Marvel, DC and Star Wars toys/ collectibles. The comics and movies are not the only things for these universes that we need to shameless plug, since we here at Hero Club love collecting in general! We have a wide arrange of stuff one can easily find in local retail stores, or maybe will need to search for online. That is because for some of the items on this listing, one actually will…