Talk about your throwbacks! Eddie and Marilyn come direct from 1313 Mockingbird Lane.
A Diamond Select release sculpted by Jean St. Jean, these figures are part of a new series that was voted “Best New License of 2012″. Based on the hit (and later cult classic) The Munsters, Eddie and Marilyn were the youngest of the family and come here as a pair, packaged with accessories including a massive collar for the largely unseen SPOT.
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Scorpion (yellow), Sub-Zero (blue), Smoke (grey) and Reptile (green) began their video game careers as mods of the same model and this figure 4-pack from Jazwares isn’t afraid to embrace those humble beginnings. Featuring some alternate heads for Scorpion and Reptile, the figures are about 6 inches tall and feature enough articulation to set up some brutal battles on your display shelf. It’s a cool tribute to video game days gone by.
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Check these out! They’re the prototypes for a new series of BATMAN LEGACY figures you can now pre-order!
First Appearance Batman and Catwoman join Arkham City Nightwing and Harley Quinn in the upcoming Series 3. They all look fantastic, the sculpting style and detailing perfectly suited for each character an their respective era. Whether you want something brand new or you’d rather take a trip down memory lane, the Batman Legacy collection’s got something for everyone. These guys will be joining the likes of Mr. Freeze, The Joker and Catman in what has been and will continue to be a pretty amazing figure line.
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GRIZZLOR arrives as the latest addition to our MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE collection. I think I could probably write a whole series of articles in which I go on and on about how little I know about Masters of the Universe. I could even include my own write-ups where I desperately seek to explain my own misconceptions about the characters, trying to tell a story based on their appearances alone.
Fortunately, I’m going to spare you that and just get the text straight from the folks at Mattel:
With utter and total mindlessness, this brutal beast has a single mission: to defend his beloved Horde Empire against the good that is Eternia! As an homage to the original, Grizzlor is protected by “fur” that feels just like the vintage figure, plus a breast plate, classic-style green crossbow, axe, machete, sword, and a removable loin cloth. Underneath the fur exterior is a fully-articulated figure sculpted in fearsome detail by The Four Horsemen.
Originally a peaceful creature from the planet Jungulia, at the young age of 428 Gur’rull was kidnapped by the Horde Empire who erased his memories so he would serve loyally in their armies. Renamed “Grizzlor” he traveled with Hec-Tor Kur to Eternia in search of He-Ro. His ferocious attacks were so frightening that even after being banished to Despondos along with his master, Grizzlor’s legend lived on, becoming a myth told to young Eternian children. Prison Guard for the Horde, Grizzlor is ready to unleash his fierce claws to attack the forces of Eternia!
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The DC Origins collection is an awesome one not only because it features some very good-looking, well-sculpted figures, but because it brings together a bit of nostalgia with that modern edge, uniting the latest incarnations of superheroes and supervillains with themselves as they were many, many years before in their first appearances. Series 1 brought us Batman, the Joker, Catwoman and Nightwing and they looked very, very cool, so fans of that group will be pleased to see who’s arrived as part of the second series…
Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and The Flash are immortalized in these eight figures, sold in 2-figure sets. The contrasts between new and old are striking, sure to be at the center of discussion when we wonder which costume is truly superior (personally, I think Nightwing upgraded whereas the Green Lantern might actually be slightly cooler in his original and recurring Alan Scott form). You can get all eight figures in a complete set or just order each pack by itself, if you’re after that one beloved character!
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I recently mentioned the current increase in Green Lantern’s popularity thanks to the upcoming film and the starring role he boasts in the Blackest Night/Brightest Day DC Comics events. But as his future unfolds before us, why not take a look into Green Lantern’s past?
Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern, was the first to discover the power of the green flame.
Saved from death by a mysterious green metal lantern fashioned from a meteor, it flamed with power, fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Upon its instruction, Alan Scott formed a ring from the lantern’s metal, touching it to the lantern to charge it – and a new hero was born.
The figure stands about 12 inches tall and features 28 points of articulation, impressive on a DC Direct display item and perfect for any fan who wants to add some dynamic posing to a brilliant, classic character.
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Based on the MEGO figures that were popular in the 1960s, DC Direct has released a line of plush and plastic figures that capture the retro spirit for a new generation: Mattel’s new World’s Greatest DC Heroes. The first wave included Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Sinestro and Lex Luthor and, now, a whole new series of heroes and villains has arrived!
Each one stands (or is propped up!) about 8 inches tall and they match the original style of the figures right down to the old-fashioned packaging. Here’s a look at what you can pick up, both individually or as a full Series 2 set!
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I’ve always been a DC fan. Marvel’s great, there are a ton of cool characters, but if I’ve gotta pick one, I’ve gotta go with good old Detective Comics. And once there, I zero in on one hero: Batman. So I am definitely pleased that both Batman and DC are being so fondly represented in DC Direct’s new line, DC Origins: Batman.
Sold in packs of two, the figures are renderings of first-appearance characters paired with their current or more modern incarnations. Batman leads the pack, but he is joined by arch-nemesis Joker, who rivals Batsy for least-changed of the group, femme fatale Catwoman and former-Robin-gone-solo, Nightwing, who decided at some point to stop rocking the disco collar.
Grab the packs individually or as a set by heading over to our DC Origins section or clicking one of the links below!
Batman with batarangs
The Joker with cane
Catwoman with whip
Nightwing with awesome disco collar
Complete DC Origins Series 1 Set of 4!
Plus, you can also pre-order the unreleased series 2, which features Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern! Check ‘em out . They ship in September!
While we are on the subject of Batman….I would recommend that you pick up one of the better video games of the year: Batman Arkham Asylum.
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Good news for old-school gamers comes from El33t Online!
Gameloft is currently working on a remake of the early nineties classic action platformer, Earthworm Jim, which saw a release on home consoles such as the Mega Drive/Genesis and Super NES in 1994. This much you knew.
A single comparison screenshot has now been released, however, to show the differences in graphical detail between the game’s original release in 1994, and the new remake here in 2009.
Due for release through digital download later this year, the Earthworm Jim remake is based on the Genesis/Mega drive version of the game, but is undergoing a complete overhaul – the new Earthworm Jim will feature smoother animation, better graphics, code rewrites for added features, a selection of difficulty levels and leaderboards, as well as an additional level entitled ‘Big Bruty,’ which was only playable in the special edition Sega CD and PC versions of the original game.
Each version of the game on the supported game platforms, which includes the iPhone, Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360, will be custom tailored to its specific capabilities and graphical abilities. The screenshot on show is from the iPhone version of the game. A version of the new Earthworm Jim is also being considered for PSP.
On a final note, it’s been confirmed that Dave Perry, the original creator of Earthworm Jim and founder of its original development studio, Shiny Entertainment, is not involved with the project, although the original music created by videogame music veteran Tommy Tallarico will be included.
Earthworm Jim is expected to release later this year via digital download, while the Xbox LIVE Arcade version will enjoy a one month period of exclusivity.
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DC ORIGINS : SERIES 2
Full Set of 4 Figures
BATMAN
TWO-FACE
AQUAMAN
BLACK MANTA
