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I mean Leaning into more Video game licenses seems like it might be the best and only bet to keep McFarlane in the game, the buying power Video Game merchadise has is extremely high, however also fleeting and finicky, with a strike while the game (iron) is hot method, or tried a true titles, he has some big titles, but he also can already use what he has doing articulated figures for things like WOW, Diablo etc, plus grabbing some licenses like whatever is going on here, probably a one off but, more from other game companies could be a good addition to the portfolio. He could position himself as the leading company doing Game action figures going forward, but I wanna say he does what Todd does, and that's not care about the buyers and makes more staction figures that sit on shelves. The main thing making this a poor attempt and likely to fall pretty flat on it's face is exactly what you stated, this figure already came out, nobody is about to double dip, and this isn't a better option, plus Hasbro already got the Joe collectors and Game collectors in one swoop.

Well, I'd be happy if this was the case, but after all the layoffs, basically a designer needs to take care more than one brand. It's not that they're not capable - more like a time issue. They also have only 24hrs a day, like any normal person.

That's what I think happened with the BvS/Justice League Batmobile and the Suicide Squad Harley - they were offered prior to the extension of McFarlane's license by an additional year, so I expect the idea of preselling them as Kickstarters was to try and circumvent that cut-off date. With the extra year he managed to wrangle out of DC, I doubt there'd be as much leeway, especially with Mattel saying their collector line will be on shelves 1 January 2027. But you can never tell, especially these days!

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Especially when that competitor has already jumped the gun on you by months with nearly half a year until your own offering comes out in exactly the same look. Video games have regularly been a big thing for McFarlane Toys - I kinda doubt they would have survived without Halo or Fortnite at those points in the company's life - so I can understand the notion of pivoting toward more game-based licenses, but this is a weak option. Strikes me very much the same way as the Image Founders line. The idea is good, but the execution and at that premium price and with no other follow-up?

Well, he's already doing a lot of video games. He has the Hell Diver line, Fallout, Mortal Kombat, and some others. But you're probably right. Like Street Fighter and some other brands, maybe Crystal has a more dynamic licensing department now and is just handing out TR:Atlantis licenses like candy.

I honestly don't remember, but one thing to keep in mind is that every licensing deal is different. Terms are almost never exactly the same from one company to the next, even with the same licensor. Also things sometimes get leaked, teased, and even solicited that never make their way into collectors hands for any of myriad reasons.

I guess anything is possible, but I kinda have a doubtful feeling, but I mean maybe he's just going to do a Video game oriented line? still seems stupid to go into a head 2 head, competition with your far superior adversary, especially at the dawn of what's likely to be a dark time. Maybe just Maybe he's got a Crystal Dynamics license, we could get a Gex figure!

Maybe Todd has a license to do figures for other TR games while Hasbro doesn't? I'd like Hasbro to do more Laras, but I feel like someone here reported that their Lara was a one-off thing.

I was a very casual DC collector prior to McFarlane and had more DC Direct stuff than Mattel, but didn't Mattel scrap a bunch of stuff they had shown at shows and cut production runs of some other figures because they ran out of time? I can remember a Supergirl figure in particular that was barely offered because it came out so late.

BBC Director-General Matt Brittin says he was recently shown a 50-minute, fully AI-generated episode of Doctor Who, describing the production as “pretty good” while stressing that artificial intelligence would not replace human creators. Speaking at the Royal Television Society conference in London, Brittin said advances in AI have put powerful content-creation tools in the hands of billions of people. “Everyone’s got the ability in their hands — or six billion people have — to create content at the standard of a Hollywood studio,” Brittin said during a conversation with broadcaster Kirsty Young. He said someone had recently sent him an AI-generated Doctor Who episode. “It’s pretty good,” he said, adding that he did not believe AI would replace human creativity. Brittin did not provide further details about the episode, including whether it featured AI-generated versions of existing actors, entirely synthetic characters or original material. He also did not identify who created it. The comments come as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the television and film industries, raising questions about how the technology will affect writers, performers, producers and other creative professionals. Brittin joined the BBC as director-general earlier this year after spending 18 years at Google.

I think it's very possible that McFarlane could sell/ship DC product after the license expires as long as those items are solicited before the new year. Then again, I don't know the specifics of the license agreement Todd had with DC.

Sorry, what why? Todd you live on earth right? you know that Hasbro literally did this 2 months ago, why would you roll into a direct head 2 head retail combat with a company who does things better then you?who is this for exactly? it's not like it costs less, or has better articulation. Sure sure 7'' collectors, because you know them. Get ready for nobody to care this happened...

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Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for The Man with the Bag, an upcoming holiday action-comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson. The film marks Schwarzenegger's first return to acting in a feature film since 2019. When Santa's (Schwarzenegger) magical red bag is stolen by a rogue elf with a grudge (Awkwafina), the future of Christmas is thrown into jeopardy. Desperate to save the holiday, Santa recruits a professional thief named Vance (Ritchson) straight off his "Naughty List". Together with Vance's daughter and a ragtag crew of criminally skilled misfits, they must pull off the ultimate holiday heist. The film will stream globally on Prime Video starting December 2.

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Wow. I had no idea this was coming. If the necklace/choker thing isn't removable, I'll be cancelling, but I'd like a Lara to stand next to my DC figures.

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I'm going to stick with the gi Joe one but it's good to see us finally getting modern tomb raider figures in both 6" and 7" scales

Peacock has set a December 17 premiere for Ted: The Animated Series, an eight-episode animated follow-up to the hit live-action movies, with additional episodes set to debut in 2027. Created by Seth MacFarlane, Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, the series continues the story established in 2012’s Ted and 2015’s Ted 2. MacFarlane returns to voice the foul-mouthed teddy bear, with Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth also reprising their roles as John, Sam and Tami-Lynn, respectively. Kyle Mooney and Liz Richman join the series as regulars, voicing Apollo and Ruth. Set 12 years after the events of the second film, the animated series finds John and Ted living as next-door neighbors, each with families and dead-end jobs. According to Peacock’s official synopsis, the pair continue enabling each other’s bad ideas as they navigate marriage, parenting and the challenges of adult life. Corrigan and Walsh serve as co-showrunners, with Rough Draft Studios, Inc. handling animation. The series marks another TV collaboration between MacFarlane and Peacock following the live-action Ted prequel series.

The new Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis McFarlane Elite Edition Lara Croft Deluxe Action Figure is now available for pre-order at places like our sponsors: • BigBadToyStore • Entertainment Earth Lara Croft is a fearless archaeologist and adventurer, renowned for her relentless pursuit of ancient secrets and artifacts. As the wealthy heiress to the famous Croft family, she enjoys a life of luxury, but her true passion lies in unearthing the mysteries of the past. Her style and wit make her a charismatic figure, whether she's attending high-society galas or navigating treacherous tombs in search of lost relics. Product Features 7-inch scale (17.78cm) Made of plastic Based on the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis video game Interchangeable parts Designed with Ultra Articulation, with up to 22 moving parts for a full range of posing Includes an Elite Points card, which can be used to redeem incredible rewards and one-of-a-kind prototypes Box Contents Lara Croft figure Alternate head 2 Pairs of hands Shotgun 2 Pistols 2 SMGs Climbing axe Grapple Figure base Elite points card

Roger Lynch is trading the world of Vogue and The New Yorker for Barbie and Hot Wheels. The Condé Nast CEO is stepping down from his post to become the new chief executive of Mattel, succeeding Ynon Kreiz, who is leaving after eight years at the helm of the toy giant. Lynch’s appointment as Mattel CEO takes effect November 2, while he will become chairman of the company on October 2. He has served on Mattel’s board since 2018 and will remain on Condé Nast’s board following his departure. Kreiz is expected to take a senior leadership position at another publicly traded company, according to Mattel’s announcement Wednesday. The leadership change comes after what Mattel described as a “comprehensive succession planning process.” Judy Olian, a Mattel board member who led the process, praised Lynch as a “visionary leader” with experience guiding global companies through major shifts in consumer behavior and industry trends. Lynch has led Condé Nast since 2019, overseeing the publisher behind some of the biggest names in media, including Vogue and The New Yorker. His tenure included the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing declines in print readership and advertising, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Like other traditional publishers, Condé Nast has faced declining web traffic as AI-powered chatbots increasingly provide users with information they once found through individual media websites. Before joining Condé Nast, Lynch served as CEO of music-streaming service Pandora and was the founding CEO of Sling TV, the streaming television service launched by Dish Network. At Mattel, Lynch inherits a company that has increasingly blurred the line between toys and Hollywood entertainment under Kreiz. Kreiz, whose previous executive roles included Endemol Group, Fox Kids Europe and Maker Studios, pushed Mattel deeper into film and television during his tenure. That strategy reached a major milestone with the 2023 release of Barbie, which became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, earning $1.4 billion at the global box office and receiving multiple Oscar nominations. The Hollywood strategy has proven more difficult to sustain since then. Plans for a Barbie sequel have encountered budget-related challenges, while a Hot Wheels movie remains in development. The company’s stock has declined 31% over the past five years. While Mattel prepares for its new era, Condé Nast will also begin a leadership search. Mike Perlis, the company’s lead independent board member and a former executive at Forbes and Ziff Davis, will serve as interim CEO while the search for a permanent successor gets underway. Kreiz said he was proud of what Mattel had accomplished during his tenure and expressed confidence in Lynch’s leadership. For Lynch, the move represents a shift from one iconic portfolio of consumer brands to another. “During my time on Mattel’s board, I have come to admire its brands, its talented people, and unique culture,” Lynch said, adding that he was particularly grateful to Kreiz for his years of leadership.