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New Figures For ODST, Halo Wars, Halo 2 & 3

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +0000

The seventh series of McFarlane’s Halo figures draws from four of the franchise’s games, three of its species, numerous gaudy colours and even a little Ninja Gaiden.

Due for release in early 2010, there’ll also be a weapons pack, should your diorama be lacking in duel-wielding or grenades. You’ll be able to get them anywhere you can already get the previous 1,345 figures in the range.

Stick Professor Layton On Your Shelf

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +0000

With a new Layton movie due out in Japan next month, it’s time to start cashing in! And there’s no better way than with a line of small, neat little action figures.

These are “FuruFuru” figures, which basically means “bobblehead”, only more subtle, with everyone’s proportions in order. There are two available — the good Professor and Luke — and you can import them for just under $US30 each.

Steep, yeah, but on the bright side they’re not asking you to solve any stupid match-stick puzzles in the checkout process.

Professor Layton FuruFuru Figure [NCSX, via Go Nintendo]

For The Discerning Art Collector/Halo Fan

Luke Plunkett — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Perhaps in an effort to appeal to a more up-market clientèle than Halo merchandise currently allows, Microsoft have commissioned a series of framed prints depicting art from Halo 3: ODST.

These aren’t the kind of things you’d get as a pre-order gift thrown in a cheap plastic frame. No, these are the kind of things that are limited to 100 of each, and will cost you $175.

There are three different prints, and each measures 13×19 inches.

Mummy, Where Do Video Game Toys Come From?

Luke Plunkett — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

There are a lot of video game toys out there. We should know. But did you ever stop to wonder, amidst all the yearning and admiration for a hunk of painted vinyl, just where it came from?

Toy importer Pop Culture Shock do, as they’ve published a gallery on Capcom’s site showing the factory in China where SOTA’s Capcom statues are put together and finished off.

Most of the shots depict SOTA’s Zangief piece being assembled then painted, but you’ll also see Sagat and Darkstalker’s Felicia pop up as well.

Makes you wonder why they don’t advertise “individually hand-painted” on the box.

Behind the Scenes With Pop Culture Shock’s Felicia and Zangief Statues [Capcom]

Nero Figure Has A Devil On His Shoulder

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

This is Yamato’s Nero figure, from Devil May Cry 4. He is large, he’s so far only slated for a Japanese release, and has a rather childish look of disappointment to him.

Like he asked for an ice cream, and his mother said “no”.

Made by Yamato, you can import it when it’s released in December for just over $US100.

Devil May Cry 4 Nero (Majin Nero) [Hobby Search, via Tomopop]

Metal Gear Rex Figure: Big, Shiny, Enormous

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Hong Kong-based toy company threeA will be releasing a Metal Gear Rex figure sometime next year. As you can see from these pics, the detail is incredible. As is the sheer size of the thing.

No idea on an exact release date or price, but don’t expect this to be either widely available or cheap.

3A Toys Metal Gear Rex [Toyark, via Tomopop]

More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Hong Kong’s master toysmiths, Hot Toys, have added two more figures to their line of Resident Evil 5 12″ figures: another Wesker, and another Chris Redfield, only this time in their throwback unis.

Both will be out early next year, and expect both to be on the pricey side.

1/6 scale Resident Evil 5 figures get the retro treatment [Tomopop]

Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:40:00 +0000

Play Arts, the action figure branch of Square Enix, are making some Bayonetta figures. A quick comparison between the size of the head and the size of the hips shows they’re definitely on the right track.

These were on display at the Tokyo Game Show last week, though both a price and release date are TBA. There were two figures shown; Bayonetta herself, and Jeanne, below.

Tokyo Game Show 2009 – Square Enix Goods [Tokyo Hunter]

Hello, Giant Master Chief Bust

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Collectibles company One2One Collectibles have announced they’ll be releasing a line of 1:2 scale busts from the Halo universe. That’s a big bust.

First off the blocks is, of course, the Master Chief. It’ll be out towards the end of the year, and being so damn huge, carries a damn huge price tag, at $US225. Still, might be worth it if you sit him up on some phone books in the front seat of your car. It’ll get you into the carpool lane.

Okami As A Mobile Phone Strap

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Okami on the Wii has not been released in Japan yet. It will be this October.

Those who order the game via Capcom’s online store will get this adorable, ceramic cell phone strap. First come, first served.