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Hahaha, they have Guile holding his comb by the teeth rather than the handle, that's hilarious to me.

I really REALLY like the SF line. Hasbro killed it. Not a fan of the Jada ones or the Storm (too wide, too bulky) and still love my SOTA figs but these are a nice update. My ONLY gripe is no guile with popcorn bucket head LOL (obv from time of license purcahse to development there wouldn't be time as the bucket only got unveiled in September).

Honestly I wouldn't bother with BBTS or any state-side retailer. You can use Gundamit or even Show Z for some of these. They may charge a deposit (around $20) but the total runs around $120 for many of their figures. I mean the Arkham Origins XE suit on BBTS is $165 but Gundamit is only $112. And even factoring in shipping you're saving $40-50.

Hayao Miyazaki’s acclaimed animated film Spirited Away will return to U.S. theaters this month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Studio Ghibli classic. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment will bring the film to theaters nationwide for a five-day run from Oct. 17 through Oct. 21. The screenings will serve as the closing presentation of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026. Screenings will be offered in both the original Japanese with English subtitles and the English-language dub. Each showing will also feature a post-film clip from the bonus featurette Nippon Television Special. Released in Japan in 2001, Spirited Away follows 10-year-old Chihiro, who becomes trapped in a mysterious supernatural world after her parents are transformed. In an effort to save them and find her way home, Chihiro takes a job at a bathhouse for spirits operated by the powerful witch Yubaba. The film went on to become a major international success and earned the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Miyazaki became the first Japanese filmmaker to win the award in the category. The anniversary theatrical run gives audiences another opportunity to experience one of Studio Ghibli’s most celebrated films on the big screen. Tickets are now available through participating theaters, GKIDS’ Ghibli Fest, and Fathom Entertainment.

Why is BBTS adding $20-$60? I see it going for $125-$145, but $180? Oof.

I think... I can safely pass on this SF Movie line...

Are they announcing more than one figure on the 8th? I thought we were getting one figure revealed and for preorder on on the 8th and then the rest of the wave being revealed and ordered in January.

I'm of two minds about this. Looks all right but I do prefer my established characters, I don't know if my pocket is ready to just start buying characters with whom I feel no connection, that's the exact reason I passed on the weird Dino trainer guy. At the same time if the design is right I've been known to pick up an unknown here and there. I don't think I'll pre-order but maybe when he releases I'll buy him on a lark.

I'll have a robot watch it for me.

Again, The Suicide Squad is an odd case, as it lost money at the box office at the height of the Covid 19 pandemic when most people were avoiding theaters, and it was playing on HBO Max at the same time and was regarded as doing well on that platform (not sure how that translates monetarily-probably not $100 million, but like I said yesterday, even David Zaslav was pleased). Superman losing money seems to be a strangely questionable thing. The Forbes numbers do not appear to be apples to apples, and an article published a month later, also in Forbes questioned all of that (I won't provide a link, as it's paywalled). The movie either lost $42 million theatrically or it made $100 million theatrically, depending on the Forbes article (I won't link the one from later because it's paywalled). Assuming it did lose $42 million theatrically, and I won't say for sure that it didn't, WB seemed to be counting on the movie to make up for lost revenue or underperformance at the box office (either one) through VOD and streaming on HBO Max, and by all accounts it seems to have done that. Clayface is tracking south of Supergirl, but it also cost a lot less to make and promote. It doesn't need to make hundreds of millions of dollars to be profitable. Time will tell if it is, though. Lanterns reached 7 million viewers in the US in its first 3 days after the premiere. By the end of the series it was averaging around 12 million in the US and 19 million worldwide. Peacemaker had a big premiere, fluctuated over its two season run, and then the season 2 finale did well enough to break into the Nielsen charts as the #10 rated original series episode that week with 319 million viewing minutes. Something like Cosmic Book News would argue those numbers aren't as good as Nielsen says, but it's also a bulls*** site. Creature Commandos was apparently the third most watched series on HBO Max the week it premiered, and while I'm having trouble finding hard numbers, it seems estimates were at million views per episode on average, which is supposed to very good for adult animation on streaming platforms, especially at the time. Your claim that "it's hard to prove" if streaming shows are making money is an outdated argument from three years ago. Analysts look at things like the viewer numbers and financial reports. In Q2 2026 Max pulled in $512 million, which was a ten percent increase over Q1. Third quarter reports have yet to be published but Lanterns was a big hit. If you want to try to argue that it somehow wasn't, you might as well try and fight a windmill with a lance. So, as I said, "hemmoraging money" is hyberbole when applied across the entire DCU instead of just one or two out of six projects. I think the above proves it. It also shows that the series seem to be doing better than the movies on the whole, but it's also an apples to oranges thing a bit. And like I said, I didn't like Supergirl, either. I also didn't like that Gunn tried to turn Task Force X into heroes in the last act of The Suicide Squad, although I do question how much of that was him and how much of that was a studio note (remember that he wasn't in charge at the time). I did like Superman quite a bit, as well as Peacemaker, and I liked Lanterns even more. I liked Creature Commandos up until the end, because Princess Ilana's scheme, revealed at the end, made zero sense logically and and even undermines or just flat out doesn't work with the events of the rest of the series. Whether he would have kept his job or not had the merger closed earlier, isn't something we can know for sure, but David Ellison and Gunn and Safran have repeatedly said over the course of the whole thing that there was no lack of confidence.

I've read that Mattel is looking at a Justice League Unlimited line. Is this the animated series that they are basing the line on? Apparently, Wonder Woman, Deadshot, & Booster Gold are the characters that will launch the line. I'd hope they are tied-in with DC Direct's 6 inch line so they'll share the same scale with established animated figures. Can we hope Mattel will actually embrace the fans? Mattel did KGBeast, Copperhead, & Gentleman Ghost, plus Deadshot & Booster Gold figures from JLU animated back in the day. Of course, this would open up a bunch of new animated characters they can make. Lots of heroes & villains, plus supporting characters would duplicate Mattel's original JLU animated line in a different scale. I guess we'll know more on the 8th.

YouTuber Zack London, known online as Gossip Goblin, has released the trailer for his upcoming feature film, Gods Don’t Give Gifts, a science-fiction horror film created entirely with artificial intelligence. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States and United Kingdom on December 4. According to the filmmakers, the release marks a significant milestone for AI-generated cinema, with the movie described as the first fully AI-produced feature to receive an MPA rating, an R, and to be submitted for consideration in the Best Animated Feature category at the Academy Awards. Gods Don’t Give Gifts is set in a dystopian future known as the “Second Cycle of Humanity,” where rapid advances in transhumanism have fundamentally transformed the human species. The film promises a visually surreal style consistent with London’s previous work, combining science-fiction concepts with elements of horror. The project was previewed last month at the Venice Film Festival market and is produced by Edward Saatchi, founder of AI company Fable. Amazon is among the investors backing Fable. The film arrives as Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry increasingly turn their attention to creators who have built audiences on YouTube and other digital platforms. Over the past year, creator-driven projects such as Obsession, Backrooms and Iron Lung have produced impressive box office grosses. With its theatrical release, Gods Don’t Give Gifts is positioned as a test of whether independently produced, AI-driven films can move beyond online audiences and establish a presence in the traditional film market.

Shown below is a preview for the new Hasbro Street Fighter Series 2 Figures (2026 Movie) which looks to feature Blanka, M. Bison, Dark Ryu and Guile that will be available for pre-order during Walmart Collector Con on October 8th at 10am EDT on: • M. Bison • Blanka • Dark Ryu • Guile

I applaud the notion to bring new characters into the line. I think Joe needs this and we can't keep recycling old characters, but I just not 100% sold here. The head sculpt is all kinds of awesome, and the bio is just crazy enough to work but what's with the Game Boy? He's a former vet not Captain N. And the giant Ryobi defibrillator is all black? For a large accessory that clearly has a lot of detail sculpted in they dropped the ball. There is certainly a lot to love here but also just enough to make me scratch my head.

Shown below via GameRant is the new Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series 6" Dreadnok Flatline Figure will be available for pre-order October 13th at 1pm EDT at places like our sponsors: • BigBadToyStore • Entertainment Earth • Nerdzoic

MGM+ has released the Season 2 trailer for The Institute, the hit thriller-horror series adapted from Stephen King's 2019 bestselling novel. Joe Freeman (Luke Ellis), Ben Barnes (Tim Jamieson), and Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby) all return. Game of Thrones alum Alfie Allen joins the cast as the new villain, tech billionaire Nolan Reeves, who uses advanced surveillance and corporate tech to help the Director rebuild the shattered Institute. Because Season 1 covered the main events of King's novel, Season 2 will venture into entirely new territory beyond the source material. The second season is scheduled to premiere on November 8, on MGM+.

I'm not sure it is hyperbole. Gunn has three major film projects. Two might have lost as much $200M each (Suicide Squad and Supergirl). They certainly lost at least $100M each. Hemorrhaging money hardly seems like an exaggeration. Forbes estimates that Superman lost about $40M. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/10/06/james-gunns-superman-ends-its-theatrical-run-how-much-did-it-make/) Now Forbes is doing a lot of complicated math there -- more than most people do when saying whether a film is profitable -- so maybe it's not an apples to apples comparison. But Superman did not do as well as WB tried to argue. That became clear last year during the merger talks. You can say the streaming shows are making money. That's hard to prove. It's also hard to disprove. I know the Snyder fans (and I hate the Snyderverse more than I hate Gunn's stuff) and other people complicate this discussion by making up a lot of anti-Gunn stuff. But I don't think it's unreasonable to argue that Gunn has been a financial disappointment at WB. I know he is keeping his job and that's more than many people predicted, but I think it's fair to wonder what would have happened had the merger closed on time before certain projects lurched forward. Anyway that's all speculation. Gunn is getting a few more shots. If Superman 2 is a hit, then I'm sure all is forgiven at Skydance. The chances of that seem relatively small and Clayface is already being projected to open south of Supergirl, so that's hardly a good sign. My own opinion of Gunn is heavily influenced by him making a weird Supergirl movie that has made the character toxic. I don't know why I care so much since I didn't expect to enjoy Supergirl, but she is one of my favorite comic characters and I'd prefer to have the property handled better.

Prime Video is pulling back the curtain on Bloodaxe, its upcoming historical drama from Vikings creator Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst, ahead of the series’ anticipated 2027 debut. Set against the violent and politically charged world of medieval Scandinavia, Bloodaxe follows Erik Bloodaxe, one of the most formidable figures in Norse history, and his wife, Gunnhild, known as the Mother of Kings. Xavier Molyneux stars as Erik, while Bridgerton alum Jessica Madsen takes on the role of Gunnhild. The first season will center on the couple’s fight to seize control of the Norse throne as rival kings, political alliances and betrayals push the kingdom toward an all-out power struggle. As competing factions battle for dominance, Erik and Gunnhild must navigate a dangerous landscape where loyalty can shift as quickly as the balance of power. The eight-episode series boasts an international ensemble that includes Karlis Arnolds Avots, Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte and Jesper Christensen. The Hirsts serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers. Morgan O’Sullivan executive produces through O’Sullivan Productions, with Steve Stark for Toluca Pictures, along with Arturo Interian, John Weber and Sheila Hockin. While Prime Video has not yet announced an exact premiere date, Bloodaxe is expected to debut on the streaming service in 2027. The series already has a significant vote of confidence from Amazon. Prime Video has renewed Bloodaxe for a second season, which is currently in production in Ireland, giving the Norse saga a future beyond its initial eight-episode run.

Shown below is a look at the new Masters of the Universe 200X Mer-man 1/12 Scale Figure from Mondo. When more details emerge, we will be sure to let everyone know.

Disney Entertainment and Netflix are expanding their content-sharing relationship with a new licensing agreement that will bring a broad selection of Disney-owned movies and television series to the streaming giant. The deal includes popular franchise titles, current-season shows and library favorites, with several of the releases timed to build anticipation for upcoming Disney and ABC projects. Among the biggest additions are Percy Jackson and the Olympians Seasons 1 and 2, which will begin streaming globally on Netflix Oct. 4. The series will have a three-month promotional run on Netflix ahead of the Disney+ premiere of Season 3 on Nov. 20. The agreement also brings the complete five-film Ice Age collection to Netflix worldwide beginning Oct. 4. The movies—Ice Age, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Ice Age: Continental Drift and Ice Age: Collision Course—will likewise be available for a three-month promotional window. The timing comes ahead of the franchise’s sixth installment, Ice Age: Boiling Point, which is scheduled to hit theaters Feb. 5, 2027. Several current television series from 20th Television are also joining Netflix. Will Trent Seasons 1-4 will become available globally Nov. 3, ahead of the ABC drama’s Season 5 premiere in early 2027. Meanwhile, Shifting Gears Seasons 1 and 2 will arrive on Netflix in the U.S. Dec. 1, followed by an international rollout in January. The release is expected to precede the ABC comedy’s third-season debut in early 2027. International Netflix subscribers will also get access to Tracker Seasons 1-3 beginning Feb. 26, 2027. The series’ fourth season is set to premiere on CBS Oct. 4. The agreement extends beyond franchise and television content. Beginning in early 2027, Netflix will also add a selection of non-franchise Disney films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar, including Soul, Elio and Raya and the Last Dragon. Availability and launch dates will vary by region. Several older television favorites are also included in the expanded licensing arrangement. Felicity will arrive on Netflix in the U.S. Oct. 7, with international releases to follow. Other additions include Revenge globally, Army Wives globally, Fresh Off the Boat in the U.S. and select international markets, and This Is Us internationally outside the U.S. The latter previously streamed on Netflix in the U.S. under a 2024-25 licensing agreement. The new titles will join a growing collection of Disney-owned programming already available on Netflix, including Grey’s Anatomy, Arrested Development, Scandal and Black-ish. The expanded arrangement underscores the increasingly fluid relationship between major streaming platforms, as Disney uses Netflix not only as an additional home for its library but also as a promotional platform for upcoming theatrical and television releases.

We can go back and forth. It's a discussion forum. I don't intend to break any rules here, do you?I'm fully aware of the whole theater split thing, and, yes, Superman underperformed. But that's not the same as "hemorhaging money," which really only applies to one....maybe two...out of six things. You don't have to like Gunn or "his projects," and I certainly don't like everything he's done with DC, but If you're gonna speak hyperbolically about the entire DCU so far, you should expect a little pushback.

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Masters of the Universe Classics also had a female face look that was repeated on all of their figures. It was better than DC Classics, but I know exactly what you're talking about.