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Todd Solondz’s ‘Dark Horse’ Stars Jordan Gelber – New York Times
by Action Figures - Google News | June 7, 2012 at 9:43 pm

New York TimesTodd Solondz's 'Dark Horse' Stars Jordan GelberNew York TimesAbe (Jordan Gelber) is a tubby underachiever in his 30s who lives with his parents, sleeping in a bedroom full of action figures, movie posters and other emblems of ...

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Hasbro’s SDCC 2012 Exclusive Marvel Legends X-Force Boxed Set
by JuliusMarx | June 7, 2012 at 3:56 pm

This morning Marvel.com has the scoop on Hasbro’s 2012 SDCC Marvel Legends exclusive. This year it will be a 3-pack boxed set of X-Force. San Diego Comic-Con is fast approaching and that means new toys! This year, collectors have a chance to hook their adamantium claws into the new Marvel Legends Special Edition Uncanny X-Force [...]

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WWE: Ranking the Most Ridiculous Bootleg Merchandise in Wrestling History – Bleacher Report
by Action Figures - Google News | June 7, 2012 at 1:12 pm

Bleacher ReportWWE: Ranking the Most Ridiculous Bootleg Merchandise in Wrestling HistoryBleacher ReportThese second-rate title belts would be perfect for outfitting the knockoff action figures featured on many of the following slides. Lucha Libre sensa...

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AFi Exclusive: 10th Anniversary of MiniMates Interview with Diamond Select Toys
by JuliusMarx | June 7, 2012 at 1:02 pm

This was originally intended to be part of our week long 7th anniversary celebration, but it took a bit longer to cut together than anticipated, but we are still celebrating, so it’s still relevant. It’s our 7th anniversary, but it’s Minimate’s TEN YEAR anniversary! I personally am a huge fan of Minimates and have [...]

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Monogram International’s SDCC 2012 Exclusive Marvel Eraser Set
by JuliusMarx | June 7, 2012 at 8:37 am

Monogram International presents exclusive eraser boxed set with 18 Marvel characters. Exclusive version will have 2 solid colored figures: gold Iron Man and silver Captain America. The set includes characters from Avengers, Spiderman, and X-Men and other Marvel superheroes. This Comic Con 2012 exclusive set for a low price of $35. Product Features • Iron [...]

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The Expendables Minimates Are On a Mini-Mission!
by JuliusMarx | June 7, 2012 at 8:28 am

Hitting comic stores this week is the first set of Minimates based on the action-movie franchise to end all franchises, The Expendables! With Lee Christmas, Hale Caesar, Mr. Church and Tool, these 2-inch collectible action figures are ready to engage in covert operations… on your desk! They come packed with an arsenal of weaponry, and [...]

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products Awards Triforce License to Create 1:1 Scale Prop Replicas of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Asylum
by JuliusMarx | June 7, 2012 at 7:29 am

Batarang & Riddler Trophy Now On-Sale (June 5, 2012 New York, NY) – TriForce Sales, LLC announced today that it has acquired the license from Warner Bros. Consumer Products to create 1:1 scale prop replicas of various weapons, gadgets and iconic objects from Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Asylum. Developed by Rocksteady Studios [...]

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Funko’s Disney PopVinyl! Series 3
by JuliusMarx | June 7, 2012 at 7:27 am

~ DISNEY, DISNEY, DISNEY ~ Pop! Disney: Series 3 We LOVE it when a line comes together… As you can see, most of these characters go hand in hand. Let’s take a closer look and do the math… Peter Pan + A Sword + A Crocodile = Captain Hook! (I wonder what they called Captain [...]

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PM talks need for child care cost action, but it’ll take months – ABC Online
by Action Figures - Google News | June 7, 2012 at 4:24 am

2DayFMPM talks need for child care cost action, but it'll take monthsABC OnlineBy Linda Mottram If the Prime Ministerial step had any additional spring, as suggested by the Treasurer Wayne Swan on the back of glowing economic growth figures, it was...

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A ‘Star’ is reborn – Boston Herald
by Action Figures - Google News | June 7, 2012 at 4:00 am

A 'Star' is rebornBoston Herald... 473 bite-sized chunks, Pugh solicited- anyone and everyone to remake each scene in what-ever style they liked — from live action to animation and anything in between, using puppets, Legos, dogs, cats, childr...

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