Shown below via jwmp_show are in-hand images for the new DC Multiverse Gold Label Sinestro Corps Batman figure from McFarlane Toys which here in the US will be sold as a Target store exclusive.

The Taiwan Hasbro Youtube channel rolls out some new video promos for the Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts mainline Beast Alliance figures.

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This Is A Beautiful Redeco! It's Nemesis Leo Primeà

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Transformers Rise of the Beastsà Alliance Battle Changer Mirage figure review.à Comparable to deluxe size figure that transforms from robot to a sports car and back again.à Comes with a canon that folds out from one arm.

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Following the leaked news, we finally have a look at the Rodimus Unicronus Transformers Legacy Exclusive. The redeco of 1986 Hot Rod gets the dark treatment with new head and accessories. The new figure can be seen in the video and images thanks to Nutahal Cetavani.

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Look out, Hasbro Pulse Premium, here comes a new challenger! After all the good will that was shown after the long-awaited release of the One:12 Collective Batman 1989 Edition, Mr Freeze and other figures, Mezco Toyz has been on the mind of lots of collectors lately. So much so that Mezco Toyz might soon allow all those collectors to be part of them by subcribing to the Mezco Toys Rumble Finest Membership!

ToyFarce received the graphics announcing the upcoming membership... which was probably by mistake, but we're going to run with it (perhaps Mezco meant to send them to ToyFare, and accidentally added a c? ToyFare has been gone since 2011, but who knows?). 

Here are some details for the Mezco Toyz Rumble Finest Membership:

In classic Mezco fashion, no specific date was given about when the membership would become available.

Will you join the Mezco Toyz Rumble Finest? Let us know in the comments!

More news at 11:00... By collectors, for collectors.
*ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

Today is the 42nd anniversary of Pac-Man and with that LEGO has announced a new set based on the classic arcade game that will be available on June 4, 2023. It's set# 10323 and it will cost $269.99 and feature 2651 pieces. See the official details and images below:

• New LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade set is a detailed recreation of the classic 80’s arcade game
• New LEGO set is announced on the same day the original game was revealed in 1980 and includes large colourful brick versions of PAC-MAN, BLINKY and CLYDE

• Collaboration between Bandai Namco and the LEGO Group revealed that PAC-MAN’s famous yellow colour was inspired by the LEGO Group’s signature colour

The LEGO Group and Bandai Namco are celebrating the 43rd anniversary of PAC-MAN with the reveal of the new vintage LEGO® ICONS PAC-MAN Arcade set – one of the most famous and nostalgic arcade games of all time.

Originally released on May 22, 1980, by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (previously Namco) in Japan, the PAC-MAN video game became a cultural icon. After 40 years of being a part of pop culture worldwide through games, TV shows, music and more, the LEGO Group has collaborated with Bandai Namco to bring the 80s classic back in brick form. This collaboration led to the unique discovery that PAC-MAN’s famous yellow colour was inspired by the LEGO Group’s signature colour.

The new LEGO set design shows an arcade version of PAC-MAN and allows you to recreate some of the legendary ghost munching moves of the game. In addition, builders can create large colourful brick versions of PAC-MAN, BLINKY and CLYDE that rotate on a base, and can be displayed on top of the cabinet or separately.

Once complete – you can light up the coin-slot, plus there is a small vignette of a female minifigure playing PAC-MAN on an arcade, hidden inside of the cabinet.

PAC-MAN FUN FACTS:
• On May 22nd 1980, the first focus test was held for PAC-MAN, where members of the public got to see the yellow character for the first time.
• PAC-MAN is yellow, as designer Mr. Iwatani was inspired by the iconic yellow of the LEGO brick.
• The character shape is based on a pizza with a slice missing.
• The game was released in Japan on June 29, 1980 – before being made available in the rest of the world.
• A PAC-MAN cartoon hit appeared on TV screens in the 80s.
• Buckner & Garcia released the hit single “PAC-MAN Fever”, which went as high as 9th place on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in March 1982.
• In 1993, Billy Mitchell of Florida became the first person to ever achieve the game’s perfect score of 3,333,360 points. In order to achieve a perfect score, the player would have to clear all 256 stages without a single miss, and consume all PAC-DOTs, fruits, and ghosts (consume 4 ghosts with each POWER PELLET).
• In recognition of PAC-MAN’s 1980 release, where it installed 293,822 arcade units within 7 years, the Guinness World Records acknowledged the game as the “Most Successful Coin-Operated Game” in the world.

Describing the process of designing the new set, Sven Franic, LEGO Designer comments: “A cultural icon for the past 40 years, it was a delight to bring PAC-MAN to brick life. We are always looking for new and exciting ways to bring classic gaming experiences to life. Our team of talented designers worked tirelessly to capture the essence of the beloved PAC-MAN arcade machine in brick form, from PAC-MAN himself to the colourful, maze-like environment he inhabits. Every detail was carefully considered and crafted, resulting in a one-of-a-kind LEGO creation that captures the magic of the original game while adding a playful new twist and a couple of Easter eggs – in true video game style. We are thrilled to share this incredible build with the world and cannot wait to see the joy it brings to fans of all ages.”

Adding on the collaboration, Aadil Tayouga, Director of Licensing and Business Strategy at Bandai Namco Europe says: “Bandai Namco and the LEGO group share a lot of common values, notably aiming at providing fun for all people through quality products. In addition to these values, since PAC-MAN yellow was actually inspired by the LEGO Group yellow, it made the connection even more natural. It has been a tremendous collaboration with the passionate teams at the LEGO Group and we hope that fans will enjoy this kit.”

LEGO VIP members will have early access to purchase the LEGO PAC-MAN Arcade set from 1st June 2023 from LEGO.com/PAC-MAN and LEGO Stores, or available to all from4th June 2023 at the recommended retail price of $269.99 / €269.99 / £229.99/349.99 CAD/399.99 AUD/6299.9 TRY/114990.0 HUF/2299.0 CNY.

On Friday, May 19, 2023 at 6 PM ET, we are checking out #Transformers: Legacy Evolution #Breakdown, the final part of #Menasor to be released.à As a Stunticon, Breakdown is expected to be fast.à The problem is, he is also very paranoid.à He thinks that everyone is looking at him, even when they are not.

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Pushing a dozen new TV Spots, we have the lastest "Maximals" clip from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts that gives up Battletrap swing his mace weapon, and more Optimus Primal shreading on Scorponok drones.

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The assembled figure edition of the Furai Action Figure Leo Prime is hitting retail now in Asia. Check out the 170mm tall figure with his awesome poses showing off the 60 points of articulation points, swords and claw weapons, and the display base. He also comes with a fancy cape that is now shown thank to @10dgalaxy.

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While not yet officially confirmed by Mattel, based on info put out by Dark Horse Comic Writer Jukka Issakainen and Mattel Freelance artist Axel Giménez, it appears we are going to be getting some new Snake Men based Masterverse and Origins figures MOTU figures soon through the MattelCreations website. Here is what they have posted:

Latest MOTU Exclusive Upcoming Figure Release Information
 

HLB63 Vykron
Availability: Mattel Creations
Page Go-Live Date: 5/31/23
Pre-Sale Date: 6/6/23

This MasterverseT™ New Eternia Vykron™ is a deluxe action figure at 7-inch scale with 30 points of articulation and classic design details MOTU™ fans and collectors will love. Bringing the legendary gladiator home, this Vykron™ figure comes with three separate armor and weapons looks for storytelling – the Barbarian, the Eagle Tank and the Spaceman. The New Eternia champion, Vykron, is a collector must-have, with 3 different armor and weaponry looks with metallic details. This master of combat can strike virtually any pose for action play or display.

The Barbarian look includes a detachable fur-style softgoods cape, an armored chest harness, removable head with spiked helmet and removable leg armor. His axe accessory is ready for action poses. The Spaceman look features a space helmet head and chest and belt armor piece. A flexible, removable air hose connects them.
Swappable wrist armor, orange blaster and rocket-tipped winged jetpack complete the look. The third look features a unique tank-style helmet with posable turrets that fits over the Barbarian Vykron™ head. This Eagle Tank look for Vykron™ comes with chest, wrist and leg armor pieces and a battle ram accessory.

Notes from the Team: Before the original He-Man toy was fully realized, he started as a figure concept where you could change his outfit and turn him into different characters. The original prototype model called the ‘He-Man Trio’ had 3 outfits; a barbarian, a spaceman, and a tank-headed soldier. In the end, we know the barbarian won out and became He-Man.

By producing this Vykron figure, our aim was to pay homage to this early concept. We have reinterpreted the 3 outfits of the “He-Man Trio” and have made the armor and accessories removable
and interchangeable so you have the power to decide what your figure looks like. Careful attention was paid on the sculpt and deco details as we do on all our Masterverse figures. We hope you are as excited as we are on the release of this Deluxe Masterverse Vykron who celebrates an important part of MOTU history!

HPL11 Fang-Or
Availability: Mattel Creations
Page Go-Live Date: August
Pre-Sale Date: August

Notes from the Team: Both Lady Slither and Fang-Or are original designs created by Axel Gimenez during the Classics era. Ever since they were first revealed, they have been two of the most requested
characters, so for us to make them into Origins figures feels epic!

-"As a fan, it is a “checkbox” moment for me that I get to bring these two characters to life through directing the artwork and designing their packaging. When it’s revealed, you will see a direct connection to Preternia. We’ll focus on a lush swamp background, and in the middle of it you’ll be able to see Lady Slither’s Snake Lair."

Fang-Or will come inside our collector-friendly packaging. The blister bubble is easily removable it can slide off and on, and he will also come with an exclusive mini comic. The artwork teases potential upcoming figure reveals and a very cool easter-egg.

-"I had to include in the cardback artwork. Fans will notice that the Snake Lair is surrounded by a moat and a creature. The moat pays homage to The Castle Moat playmat that Mark Taylor originally envisioned, and the sea creature is one of the creatures illustrated in The Castle Moat."

HPL12 Lady Slither
Availability: Mattel Creations
Page Go-Live Date: September
Pre-Sale Date: September

Notes from the Team: Lady Slither will have an elegant slipcover wrapped in snake scales with a bronze patina finished medallion of Lady Slither’s face (our nod to Medusa’s head on Athena’s shield). On the top of the slipcover, we have a bronze crest of the Snake Men logo. The back has a character writeup of Lady Slither inside a bronzed serpent frame. The front of the box features Lady Slither commanding her troops Fang-Or, Vypor, Stretch Neck and Raptilax (from the vintage mini comics) into battle.

On the cardback we have Lady Slither in her human form (featuring her interchangeable human legs) sitting on her throne inside her Snake Lair. To the left of Lady Slither is High Priest Pythonus, a character also designed by Axel, and to the right of Lady Slither is the red Snake Man fans will recognize from Kol-Darr’s cardback art (*And Moss Man package art).

If true then it looks like we will see the first of these with the New Eternia Vykron go up for pre-order at the end of this month. Stay-tuned for more details as they become available.

With the Fans Hobby MB-20 X-Load closer to retail ready, they are now moving on to the production of their space shuttle combiver figure. These unofficial Armada Overload and Jetfire remakes are massive new add-ons for the Naval Commader figure. Check out these new prototype images of the Space Shuttle docked with X-Load below.

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G.I. Joe Classified - Captain Gridiron