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Carrie Fisher responds to the “Slave Leia toy” controversy

July 21, 2015 by Luke Owen

Last week, a news story on Fox News broke out about a parent who was upset about Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Figure series toy of Princess Leia from Return of the Jedi in her “Slave Leia” outfit. The story was picked up on several news outlets, which has now prompted Leia herself Carrie Fisher to […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, News, Toys Tagged With: Carrie Fisher, Star Wars

Parent complains about Slave Leia Star Wars toy – asks for Target to remove from sale

July 15, 2015 by Luke Owen

It’s perhaps one of the characters most iconic of looks, but a parent in Phildelphia is asking for Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series figure of Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi to be removed from sale – because it offends him. “That’s pretty inappropriate,” Fred Hill told FOX News. “I got two daughters, I don’t […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

LEGO Jurassic World – Raptor Escape, Raptor Rampage and T. Rex Tracker Review

June 9, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson reviews the Raptor Escape, Raptor Rampage and T. Rex Tracker LEGO Jurassic World sets… With the long-awaited fourth instalment of the Jurassic Park franchise set to grace the big screen this week, LEGO has unveiled its latest movie tie-in products with a range of sets based upon Universal Pictures and director Colin Trevorrow’s […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Reviews, Toys Tagged With: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, LEGO

Superman, Batman and The Joker teaming up with… Thomas the Tank Engine?!

May 18, 2015 by Luke Owen

In a headline you probably didn’t expect to read today, Matty Collector’s newsletter has revealed our first look at a crossover between DC’s heroes and villains with classic kid’s franchise Thomas the Tank Engine. Yep, really. Check out the image and details below: Thomas & Friends™ Super Friends Minis The world’s favorite engines meet the […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, News, Toys Tagged With: DC, DC Superfriends, Thomas the Tank Engine]

Warner Bros., DC and Mattel launching female led DC Super Hero Girls universe

April 23, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Warner Bros., DC Entertainment and Mattel have announced that they are to launch a new female-centred superhero universe entitled DC Super Hero Girls, which is aimed at girls aged six to twelve and will feature the comic book publisher’s stable of female characters as relatable teens. “DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and […]

Filed Under: Comic Books, Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: DC, DC Super Hero Girls

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron – The Hulk Buster Smash and Attack on Avengers Tower Review

March 11, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson reviews The Hulk Buster Smash and Attack on Avengers Tower LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron sets… With a little under two months to go before the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, LEGO has taken the opportunity to expand its LEGO Marvel Super Heroes line with the release of six […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Reviews, Toys Tagged With: Avengers: Age of Ultron, LEGO, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Warner Bros. announces Batman Unlimited and DC Super-Friends animated projects

January 30, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Warner Bros. has announced that it is launching two new DC-themed lines in Batman Unlimited and DC Super Friends, which will include various toys and animated projects. According to Variety, Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts will be released on May 12 as a direct-to-video animated movie featuring Batman, Flash, Red Robin, Nightwing and Green Arrow going […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Batman, Batman Unlimited, DC, DC Super Friends

Will Grey Hulk be in Avengers: Age of Ultron?

January 21, 2015 by Luke Owen

Following on from the Funko POP vinyl figures we reported on yesterday, the good folk at IGN Movies have unearthed this image, which shows a Hot Topic Savage Hulk exclusive figure. Does this mean that the Grey Hulk will be in Avengers: Age of Ultron, or is it just a fancy variant? SEE ALSO – Avengers: Age of […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Grey Hulk, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Avengers: Age of Ultron LEGO sets reveal potential plot details

January 19, 2015 by Luke Owen

Following on from some potential plot details from the Hot Wheels toy line, we now have tie-in LEGO sets for Avengers: Age of Ultron that could reveal some more possible plot points. Warning – possible spoilers below. You have been warned. Thanks to the good folk The Brick Fan for these set descriptions. ATTACK ON AVENGERS TOWER […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Avengers: Age of Ultron, LEGO, LEGO Marvel, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Hornby acquires James Bond license for Corgi and Scalextric products to tie in with SPECTRE

December 8, 2014 by Gary Collinson

Following on from the official announcement of 007’s 24th adventure SPECTRE last week, Hornby has announced that it has secured a worldwide license for Corgi and Scalextric-branded James Bond products, including the upcoming movie and – presumably – Bond’s new Aston Martin DB10. “James Bond has been a fantastic licensed partnership for our brands going […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Hornby, James Bond, Spectre

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