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SPOILERS: Wonder Woman’s main villain revealed in toy form

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Spoilers for Wonder Woman follow. You have been warned… Over the weekend it was reported that Harry Potter star David Thewlis is portraying the main villain in Warner Bros.’ next DC Extended Universe release Wonder Woman, and during the New York Toy Fair, an action figure showing said villain – Ares – was on display, giving us […]

The Week in Star Wars – First look at Rey, Finn, Poe and Stormtroopers in The Last Jedi, Han Solo casting, the fate of Jar Jar Binks and more

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It’s a Last Jedi heavy edition of The Week in Star Wars with our first look at some key characters, rumours on the first trailer and Finn’s role in the film, some Han Solo casting news, a look at Rogue One’s VFX, the fate of Jar Jar Binks and more… Let’s kick things off with […]

Takara Tomy teases new Zoids project

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Japanese company Takara Tomy has teased the return of Zoids, launching a website which features the following teaser image, along with the caption, “A new Zoids project has started! Coming Soon”. Here’s the teaser image featuring a Shield Liger and a human soldier… The website itself no indication as to what’s being teased, be it a new […]

Make Yours Marvel with Eaglemoss Collections

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Earlier this month we brought you a look at the range of DC goodies from Eaglemoss Collections, but if you’re more of a Marvel person you need not feel left out as there’s also a rather splendid selection of collectibles on offer for fans of the House of Ideas. The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection Way back […]

Amazon to explore the rivalry between Hasbro and Mattel with Toy Wars drama

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Amazon has announced that it is set to explore the rivalry between American toy giants Hasbro and Barbie with Toy Wars, which will see Josh Gad (The Angry Birds Movie) starring and co-writing with Josh Schwartz (The O.C.) and Ryan Dixon (Opening Night). Schwartz is set to serve as showrunner, with Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) […]

Rumoured details on LEGO’s DC Super Hero Girls sets

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Back in April of 2015, Warner Bros. announced the launch of DC Super Hero Girls, a new female-centred line of animated projects, toys, books and apparel; the original announcement also included a range of LEGO sets, and now thanks to Eurobricks user CM4Sci (via The Brick Fan) it seems we have details on said sets, which […]

National Toy Hall of Fame announces finalists for Class of 2016

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The Strong has announced this year’s finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame, with the contenders including Care Bears, Clue, Dungeons & Dragons, Fisher-Price Little People, Nerf, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Transformers and Uno, along with bubble wrap, pinball and swings. Only two or three of the above will make their way into […]

Expand your DC collection with Eaglemoss!

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With DC Comics back on top of the comic book charts for the first time since 2013 following its Rebirth relaunch, Eaglemoss Collections is catering to fans new and old with a range of rather fantastic DC-themed products, including graphic novels, figurines and other merchandise. DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection If you’re new to the world of […]