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 […]
Parent complains about Slave Leia Star Wars toy – asks for Target to remove from sale
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 […]
LEGO Jurassic World – Raptor Escape, Raptor Rampage and T. Rex Tracker Review
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 […]
Superman, Batman and The Joker teaming up with… Thomas the Tank Engine?!
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 […]
Warner Bros., DC and Mattel launching female led DC Super Hero Girls universe
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 […]
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers: Age of Ultron – The Hulk Buster Smash and Attack on Avengers Tower Review
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 […]
Warner Bros. announces Batman Unlimited and DC Super-Friends animated projects
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 […]
Will Grey Hulk be in Avengers: Age of Ultron?
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 […]
Avengers: Age of Ultron LEGO sets reveal potential plot details
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 […]
Hornby acquires James Bond license for Corgi and Scalextric products to tie in with SPECTRE
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 […]