New arrivals at ActionFigureXpress!

Do you have a ‘man cave’? A special shrine to your childhood loves and fascinations? Your Batmobiles, Iron Man armors, vintage movie posters, multi-colored Daleks and Star Trek spaceships? Then make your way over to ShopAFX and stock up on some of these spectacular collectibles!

Via ActionFigureExpress

AFX Exclusive ThunderCats Cats Lair Statue and Minimates w/ FREE Ma-Mutt Figure by Icon Heroes

AFX Exclusive ThunderCats Cats Lair Statue and Minimates w/ FREE Ma-Mutt Figure by Icon Heroes
Regular Price: $141.99
HOT DEAL: $78.10 – You Save $63.89 (45%)!
Limited Edition of 600
Because every hero needs a place to unwind, Icon Heroes created the museum replica of the Cats Lair. Made of heavy weight polystone, this environment statue measures a massive 7.9” wide x 11” deep x 9.5” tall and weighs approximately 6 pounds. A perfect backdrop for your Thundercats station figures, this environment is detailed with towering archways, mechanical like claws, and blazing red cat eyes. The Cats Lair is the pivotal training ground, operations base, and sleeping quarters for the Thundercats. Sold exclusively by Action Figure Xpress and limited to only 600 pieces, this individually numbered collectors piece is a rare find.
Series 2 Minimates includes Slithe, Monkian, Jackalman, Vultureman, and Wolfrat. Series 3 includes Tygra, Cheetara, Wily-Kit, Wily-Kat, and Ro-Bear Berbil Bill. Each Minimate stands 2″ H with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories.
Includes FREE Ma-Mutt PVC Staction Figure!

Batman The Joker (1989 Mime Version) Batman DX Series Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys

Batman The Joker (1989 Mime Version) Batman DX Series Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
Regular Price: $229.99
Our Price: $211.59 – You Save $18.40 (8%)!
Revisiting Tim Burton’s classic Batman film, Jack Nicholson comes to life with an elegant costume, specially designed figure stage with backdrop, and Hot Toys’ patented Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS).
The The Joker (1989 Mime Version) Sixth Scale Figure features:
Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Jack Nicholson as The Joker in the Batman (1989) movie
Approximately 30 cm tall
TrueType body with over 30 points of articulation
Detailed hair sculpture
Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) patented by Hot Toys Limited
Highly detailed make-up, gesture and wrinkles
Six (6) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
One (1) pair of open palms
One (1) pair of relaxed palms
One (1) right finger pointing palm
One (1) right palm for holding feather
Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
One (1) black tall hat
One (1) black tailcoat with white flower
One (1) white shirt
One (1) white vest with black polka dot pattern
One (1) black tie with white polka dot pattern
One (1) pair of black and white checker pants with suspenders
One (1) pair of black and white spats and shoes
Three (3) feathers
Figure stage with The Joker nameplate, movie logo, DX series title and backdrop.

Marvel Minimates Series 49 Set Of 8 by Diamond Select Toys

Marvel Minimates Series 49 Set Of 8 by Diamond Select Toys
Regular Price: $39.99
Our Price: $29.99 – You Save $10.00 (25%)!
The third Iron Man movie is almost upon us, and the trailers are promising plenty of action and drama. Well, Diamond Select Toys is promising Minimates! The newest assortment of movie-based Minimates will include Iron Man Mark 47 with the Mandarin, Iron Patriot with Extremis Soldier and two specialty-exclusive sets, War Machine and Maya Hansen and Aldrich Killian with Cowboy Tony Stark. Each Minimate stands 2″ H with 14 points of articulation and a variety of removable and interchangeable parts and accessories.

Star Trek The Original Series U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 HD Ship by Diamond Select Toys

Star Trek The Original Series U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 HD Ship by Diamond Select Toys
Regular Price: $59.99
Our Price: $44.99 – You Save $15.00 (25%)!
The U.S.S. Enterprise has seen more than her share of interstellar adventures over the years and now the all-new High Definition ship adds a new dimension to the great lady! Featuring a design based on the digitally-remastered Star Trek television series, this 16″ starship sports additional details now visible on the classic NCC-1701, plus light & sound effects and a removable display stand.

Star Wars Jumbo Kenner Cantina Playset by Gentle Giant

Star Wars Jumbo Kenner Cantina Playset by Gentle Giant
Regular Price: $88.99
Our Price: $39.99 – You Save $49.00 (55%)!
Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant sets the scene with the faithfully reproduced Jumbo Vintage Kenner Cantina Playset! Enjoy a new way to display all of your favorite Star Wars Jumbo Vintage Kenner figures and recapture that sense of wonder you had when you first saw this in the Holiday Wishbook!
Digitally scanned using one of the original 3 ¾” scale playsets, Gentle Giant has rendered this childhood treasure in 12” scale, which works out to be a whopping 37.5” wide, 21” deep and 20.7” tall! Die cut and printed on hefty, high-quality cardstock, our Jumbo Vintage Cantina Playset is an absolute must-have for Star Wars fans and vintage toy collectors alike. Made in USA!
FIGURES NOT INCLUDED.

Iron Man Classic Silver Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

Iron Man Classic Silver Mini Bust by Gentle Giant
Regular Price: $88.99
Our Price: $49.99 – You Save $39.00 (44%)!
Before the Red and Gold, there was Silver. In 1963, billionaire industrialist and genius weapons designer Tony Stark was critically wounded by a booby trap and captured by the Viet Cong during a trip to Vietnam where he was examining the effects of his technologies on the American war effort. He was saved by a fellow captive, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Ho Yinsen, who constructed a magnetic chest plate that kept dangerous shrapnel from piercing Tony’s heart. Faced with the choice of either constructing weapons for the Viet Cong or execution, Stark and Yinsen secretly concocted a plan to escape. Together, they took the munitions they were given and forged a suit of weaponized armor, inadvertently giving birth to the legacy of IRON MAN. Although technology has evolved over time and Stark has created a wide variety of Iron Man suits, this highly detailed, hand crafted polystone Mini Bust celebrates the original and is a must-have for any serious Iron Man fan.
Featuring a light-up Arc Reactor in the chest plate, this humongous limited edition 1/6th scale Mini-Bust is hand painted, individually numbered and comes with a matching Certificate of Authenticity. Make Mine Marvel!

Marvel Avengers Captain America Patriot Cologne (120 ml) by JADS International

Marvel Avengers Captain America Patriot Cologne (120 ml) by JADS International
Regular Price: $39.99
Our Price: $9.99 – You Save $30.00 (75%)!
A cologne that pays homage to the confident, stand-up-to-bullies, hard working average Joe in every man. PATRIOT Cologne is both reserved and sexy; like a symbol on a shield or a moniker on a motorcycle helmet. Fresh notes of green lime and white pepper are the first to hit with dry oak wood, sandalwood and tequila accords finishing the adventure. Perfect for any time or place, PATRIOT Cologne puts the Novus Mundus in your strong, sensuous hands for you to embrace and discover.
PATRIOT Cologne. Your Attack Plan

SDCC2011 Warner Bros. /DC Entertainment coverage

The San Diego Comic Con may almost be over, but the coverage continues…

New Thundercats cartoon
Learn about the crafting of the Thundercats sword and see a preview of the new animated series.

(eagle-eyed readers may notice my doppleganger in the video)

The Big Bang Theory
The stars of the cult TV show were on hand to once again touch base with fans.

New Green Lantern animated series
While the big screen version was a disappointment, the animated series is Bruce Timm’s first foray into full CG. Based loosely on the comic book series by Geoff Johns, previewed material shows the Red Lantern Corps and several stalwarts of the Green Lantern Corps legacy.

BATMAN: YEAR ONE AT COMIC-CON 2011
Based on the four part story by Frank Miller and David Mazuchelli, the origin story of the Batman is a gritty adventure interpreted by the animation team that brought us Justice League Unlimited, All-Star Superman and the Batman animated series.

An early review from Collider calls Batman Year One “about as faithful an adaptation of the Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli source material as could be done.”

Sneak Peek of Batman: Arkham City from Comic-Con 2011
The long-awaited sequel to Arkham Asylum, a free-roaming videogame allowing players to engage with the dark knight’s rogue’s gallery in new ways. All of the material I have seen for this game is simply stunning. The detective aspect has been amped up and the physics are astounding.

The video features interviews with the cast and crew including Kevin Conroy (recognized as one of the most of not THE definitive Batman), writer Paul Dini and Mark Hamill (the Joker and some guy from Star Wars). If you haven’t pre-ordered this yet… do it now.

Details via MTV’s Multiplayer Blog:

Some rumors were milling about the last couple days about a collector’s edition for the upcoming “Batman: Arkham City.” Well, it turns out the $99 price-point was accurate, and thanks to an announcement from Warner Bros. this morning, we get our first look at the premium package’s content. It doesn’t include a plastic Batarang, but there’s plenty of great stuff inside.

If you’re willing to pay the premium cost, the “Batman: Arkham City” collector’s edition is packed full of stuff that should please both fans of the videogame franchise and the comics.

First, there’s the collectible Batman statue, designed by Japanese toy company Kotobukiya. I wish the image released by Warner Bros. today had a more detailed close-up of the sculpture, but given Kotobukiya’s usually high-quality craftsmanship, I’m willing to bet this will look great next to all your other gaming paraphernalia.

The collector’s edition also comes with an art book, a copy of the DC animated-film “Batman: Gotham Knight,” early access to the Iceberg Lounge Challenge Map, a “Dark Knight Returns” skin, and four collectible cards. Also included is an “Arkham City” album from “hit artists.” There’s no indication who these “hit artists” are, but it doesn’t appear that this is a soundtrack, either. Weird.

The press release this morning also noted that the collector’s edition will be available in “limited quantities,” so if this is something you’re interested in, now may be a good time to visit your favorite retailer. “Batman: Arkham City” releases to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on October 18.

Action Figure Express offers SDCC11 exclusives

Can’t make it to San Diego Comic Con this year? Why not pre-order these great action figures, bears and statues from ActionFigureExpress? From Thundercats to minimates to Stormtroopers, there are plenty of great buys to choose from.

Thundercats Mumm-Ra The Ever Living Deluxe PVC Staction Figure

Limited Edition of 1750

“Ancient spirits of evil, transform this decayed form to … Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living!” Icon Heroes presents Mumm-Ra in this massive deluxe staction figure standing approximately 9″ H x 11″ W x 2.5″ D including cape and base, packaged in a special gatefold window box including a special display insert featuring Mumm-Ra’s Tomb Fortress! As an added bonus, available ONLY as an exclusive gift with purchase at SDCC: Mumm-Ra’s loyal pet, Ma-Mutt!

Click here to see more exclusives

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Star Wars Stormtrooper Commander ArtFx+ Collectible Figures Two-Pack

Limited Edition of 500

Often found leading Empirical squads to the front lines or coordinating the suppression of outer rim uprisings, Stormtrooper Commanders are distinguishable from their subordinates by the deep blue markings imprinted on their white armor. Aside from the obvious benefit of being encased in a plastoid-composite suit these officers are also issued personal energy shields, capable of deflecting blaster fire and other battlefield hazards. Selected for their tactical prowess, Stormtrooper Commanders proved to be a formidable adversary and constant thorn in Galen Marek’s journey during The Force Unleashed Expanded Universe storyline. Included in every Stormtrooper Commander set are two complete statues, each authentically replicated with exacting attention to detail. Both troopers also come with additional interchangeable parts and weapons giving you the flexibility to select from a multitude of uniquely different posing combinations (more than 18 recommended poses). As an added feature and like other ArtFx+ releases, magnets are embedded in the feet to allow for effortless display on the supplied bases.

Click here to see more exclusives

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Marvel Minimates Thor Stormbreaker 4-Pack

Limited Edition of 3000

This highly anticipated boxed set includes the debut of fan favorite Beta Ray Bill, along with Thor, Loki, and Sif! This set commemorates the historical Thor #337 issue from Walt Simonson, in which alien Beta Ray Bill crossed paths with the God of Thunder, hefted the enchanted hammer Mjolnir and was granted the power of Thor himself.

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Marvel vs. Capcom Minimates Box Set

Limited Edition of 3000

From the arenas of “Marvel vs. Capcom 3″ come four of the game’s greatest heroes, as an exclusive four-pack of Minimates! Clad in their “Player 2″ colors, Dante, Phoenix, Arthur and Deadpool each stand 2.5 inches tall with 14 points of articulation.

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Emma Frost “Diamond” Bishoujo Statue

Limited Edition of 1500

Grab this exclusive Kotobukiya Bishoujo statue of Emma Frost as The White Queen! Standing eight-inches tall atop an environmental display base, the X-men mutant is highlighted by a bishoujo-styled face along with Frost’s flowing hair and cape. Be sure to add The White Queen to your Marvel X Bishoujo Collection of iconic superheroines and villains!

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Green Lantern Be@rbrick

Limited Edition of 1500

As Green Lantern takes to the big screen this Summer, be sure to grab this exclusive Be@rbrick equipped with a light-up lantern!

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ThunderCats (say Ho!)

Back in the mid-1980’s, there were so many cartoons on TV that even the kids couldn’t keep track. From G.I. Joe to Transformers to Visionairies and Bionic Six… it was a madhouse of animation. One of the most popular cartoons of the era was Rankin and Bass’ ThunderCats. I’m not sure what the pervading quality is that makes this series so popular today, perhaps the visuals translate so easily to T-shirts and Family Guy routines.

The refugees of a dying planet, the ThunderCats are the last remaining inhabitants of the planet Thundera which perished under the attack of the mutants. Pursued across space, the ThunderCats crash land on the planet Third Earth. A world of untamed natural beauty, Third Earth’s only intelligent inhabitants are similar to pre-historic man. Thinking that they have discovered a veritable paradise, the ThunderCats set up a new home. However, the mutants have pursued the ThunderCats and renew their assault on their new battlefield.

In order to survive the long journey to Third Earth, Jaga the wise piloted the malfunctioning craft while the rest of the ThunderCats slept in cryogenic chambers. The youngest of the refugees, Lion-O, was placed in a malfunctioning unit and while his body aged to that of an adult, his mind is that of a child. Along with Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, WilyKit and WilyKat, and (unfortunately) Snarf, Lion-O is sworn to protect the legacy of his people and learn from his elders. Armed with the fabled sword of omens, Lion-O is the most powerful of his fellows but since his mind is immature he often makes mistakes due to his brash nature. It’s a forced way for the cartoon to act as a teaching tool (more likely than not at the insistence of parents’ groups), but it is also a clever way to teach kids the value of patience and wisdom.

While the ThunderCats try and create a new home, they are beset by a trip of mutants; Slithe, Vultureman, Monkian, and Jackalman who seem driven to wipe out the entire cat race. In their attempts to establish a base of operations, the mutants discover a bizarre pyramid housing the ancient evil creature Mumm-Ra. By far one of the most memorable cartoon villains of his era, Mumm-Ra screams his way through an incantation from as frail being in a bathrobe to a muscle-bound madman in each episode.

The series lasted four seasons including a movie-length special and even saw a sister ‘toon of sorts, Silver Hawks that was very similar in some ways to ThunderCats and even featured some of the same creative talent. ThunderCats was a unique mixture of science fiction and fantasy that crossed both genres in order to tell entertaining adventures. The stories were often quaint and while targeted to a younger audience contained some very impressive animation and action sequences.

About four or five years ago, the ThunderCats were rumored to be set for the big screen but Warner Bros. has since dropped the project entirely. In its place is a new animated series to debut on Cartoon Network.

Via Spinoffonline
“In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation’s first anime series, ThunderCats marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy,” WBA’s Sam Register said in a statement. “The realism and dynamic visual style we’ve achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience.”

According to Warner Bros. Animation, the new incarnation is “a sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes” that focuses on the story of Prince Lion-O’s ascension to the throne: “As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled Stones of Power, Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode.”

It’s very weird to see all of these 1980’s properties making a comeback as the generation most familiar with them enters middle age. That said, I’m happy to see that ThunderCats is coming back as a cartoon rather than a live action movie.

However, you have to give these guys credit for making a valiant attempt: