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A local Marvel Legends collector is reportedly very excited for today's Hasbro livestream, hoping the team will unveil a surprise figure that definitely was not already leaked on some list online sometime around late last year. ToyFarce investigated... "Sure, the entire wave leaked in November. We've had blurry factory photos since December, in-package shots since February, and some guy in Malaysia already reviewed half the figures on YouTube, but there could still be one secret reveal!" said Josh, the Marvel Legends collector, while refreshing social media posts and youtube shows showing the exact figures expected in the livestream. According to sources, Josh has spent the last six months repeatedly studying the leaked list, discussing it in multiple Facebook groups, posting "this is probably fake" under every accurate leak, and creating a detailed ranking of figures he plans to complain about once officially announced. Industry insiders say the collector remains optimistic that the livestream will include at least one "actual surprise", despite retailer listings from some pet store in southern Asia already revealing product codes, accessories, release windows, and in some cases complete promotional images taken directly from overseas factories. "There's always the tease at the end!" said Josh. "Maybe they'll show that one figure nobody leaked. Or maybe that one figure from the leak list that got left out of the first leak update from last year, but then appeared in the second leak update. That still count!" Witnesses say that once the stream begins, Josh plans to type "NO WAY" in the chat when each figure appears, despite having already heard about all of them: "Hopefully, the final reveal will be something completely unexpected, such as the exact Build-A-Figure torso piece that was leaked by a warehouse employee in January!" More news at 11:00... "I avoided the leaks by looking at them every day for 6 months!" *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

The toy world was thrown into chaos this week after rumors surfaced that Mattel could potentially be acquired by Hasbro (well, basically, a group of shareholders suggested it, and otherwise, nothing is really happening). A scenario that experts say is highly unlikely, but still enough to send executives into their most urgent crisis yet: deciding what to call the merged company. ToyFarce investigated... According to insiders, talks broke down almost immediately when both companies realized that combining their names produced "nothing but increasingly cursed options": "First we had HASMAT but apparently that's already associated with the hazmat suits, for hazardous materials..." said one executive while crossing out names on a whiteboard. "Then MATBRO, which sounds like an energy drink for fans of mixed martial arts. HASTEL sounds like a failed hotel booking app. BROTEL was immediately vetoed by HR..." Sources say a full strategy summit was held at an undisclosed conference room, where executives spent nine hours testing combinations on focus groups, domain name searches, and saying them out loud until they sounded increasingly wrong: "At one point, someone suggested just calling it 'The Toy Company' and pretending the merger happened" another source said. "Then a VP confidently pitched BROTEL, which ended the meeting and possibly several careers." Collectors online reacted exactly as expected: by immediately creating spreadsheets speculating what the merger would mean for their favorite lines, despite the deal being entirely rumor-based.: "Imagine Barbie in the G.I. Joe universe!" wrote one fan, who apparently wasn't around when G.I.Joe figures were 12" and regularly frequented Barbie playsets. "Would Hot Wheels scale work with Transformers? Also can they finally fix distribution?" How would you call the merged company? Let us know in the comments! More news at 11:00... How about a hyphenated name? *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: ToyFarce review! This week, we're having a look at some of the figures from the Mythic Legions: Rising Sons wave from the Four Horsemen Studios! That wave had a lot of great figures, but most importantly, it had a freaking BEAR! I picked the new and improved version of Attlus the Conqueror and Skapular the Cryptbreaker, along with the female warrior Névé and the beautifully japanese inspired Yoshanai Kari, and of course, Bodvar, the mighty bear! Attlus the Conqueror, the leader of the House of the Noble Bear, was a figure from the very first wave of Mythic Legions figures, the original Kickstarter, and that new and improved "2.0" version of Attlus is amazing. He comes with a gladiator helmet, 5 pairs of hands, a battle axe, a sword with sheath, a dagger with sheath, a long sword and some soft goods bear pelt to put on his shoulder. It's a great looking barbarian figure, with tons of details. I'd say his head looks maybe a bit stylized/cartoonish compared to other Mythic Legions figures but he still looks pretty damn great. Névé, the Frost Elf warrior, is another great figure. She comes with a knight helmet, 3 pairs of hands, a viking sword, an axe, a shield with arrows that can be attached to it, and some trinket to attach to her belt (compass?). The details on both Attlus and Névé's hair are great, with braids in their hair. Névé definitely looks like a great female warrior. Bodvar the Bear comes with 2 heads (normal and roaring), 2 sets of front paws, and a neck piece that allows him to look forward if you want to have him standing on his back paws. The saddle is removable and you get a magnificent bear figure. The articulations on him were a bit stiff on mine, but he can still move nicely after heating him up. I've seen so many fun pictures of Bodvar since his release, it seems he inspired a lot of collectors. With the saddle, he's a mighty mount for Attlus, and they really look great together. I'm so happy to have this bear. Yoshanai Kari is a gorgeous figure, who looks like a Japanese Oni, the ogre-like yōkai, demons or trolls of Japanese folklore. His armor looks fantastic and has a ton of details. He comes with 2 heads (one with helmet and one without), 5 pairs of hands, 2 swords and scabbards, a spear (or Guandao). His horned demon head looks amazing. The soft goods enhances the armor. This one had popped in my eye since the reveal, and I'm blown away by the result. The shoulder armor do tend to hinder the articulations of the arms, sadly. Finally, Skapular the Cryptbreaker, the leader of the band of mercenaries known as the Sons of the Red Star, was also part of the first Mythic Legions wave, and this 2.0 version is an amazing skeleton figure. He comes with his alter ego "Emir Casparr", with a red tunic. He comes with 2 face plates (skeleton for Skapular, mask for Emir Casparr), 6 pairs of hands (gloved and armored), a scimitar with scabbard, a dagger with sheath, a spear, a shield, 2 throwing daggers that attach on his belt, a tunic and belts for the Emir Casparr look, neck parts for the different looks, a blowgun,and potions bottles, cannisters, pouches and other trinkets to attach to his belt. As Emir Casparr, it has a nice, mysterious look. As Skapular, there's a ton of details and intricacies all over him. He looks fantastic. More news at 11:00... The House of the Noble Bear and the Sons of the Red Star face off!

After years of collectors joking that McFarlane Toys only makes Batman figures, the company has decided to celebrate the final months of its DC license the only way it knows how: by announcing yet another wave consisting almost entirely of Batman. ToyFarce investigated... The newly revealed wave includes 5 different Batman figures, prompting collectors worldwide to collectively whisper "one last time..." while pre-ordering them anyway: "This feels emotional..." said a DC collector while rearranging the 74 McFarlane Toys Batman figures already on his shelf. "It's like watching a legendary band play their greatest hits before retiring. Sure, we complained for years, but seeing that much Batman together again... it just feels right." Since acquiring the DC license in 2020, McFarlane Toys has become famous for its endless stream of Batman variants, including classic Batman, future Batman, vampire Batman, armored Batman, glowing Batman, battle-damaged Batman, good Batman, evil Batman, Jokerized Batman and several Batman figures that collectors are still trying to identify. Over time, the company had seemingly reduced the number of Dark Knight releases, occasionally experimenting with lesser-known DC characters. Some collectors even believed McFarlane Toys had finally moved beyond its dependance on Batman. Those hopes were immediately crushed this week. "I saw the reveals and started laughing" said another toy collector. "Not because they were bad, but because it genuinely felt like McFarlane Toys remembered the contract was ending and screamed 'QUICK, RELEASE MORE BATMAN!'" According to sources, several DC characters were originally considered for the assortment before being replaced at the last minute by slightly different versions of Batman standing in slightly different poses: "At one point there was apparently a Green Lantern" said one anonymous source. "But then someone asked: 'Could this be a Batman instead?' and the rest is history." At press time, rumors suggested McFarlane Toys still had enough time left on the license for at least 14 more Batman reveals. More news at 11:00... McFarlane Toys: "Before we go, here's more Batman figures..." *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

A longtime Masters Of The Universe collector reportedly expressed frustration this week after realizing that the upcoming live-action movie has made characters like He-Man, Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Ram-man or even Fisto recognizable to "normal people"... ToyFarce investigated... "It used to mean something..." sighed 42 year-old MOTU fan Daniel, while reorganizing his Origins figures for the third time this month. "Back in the day, if you mentioned Fisto in public, people would look uncomfortable and slowly walk away. Now my coworker said, 'Oh yeah, that’s the guy from the new movie, right?' and I almost threw up." According to sources, Daniel has spent decades carefully cultivating his identity as "the He-Man guy", explaining obscure lore to confused relatives and insisting that the 2002 cartoon was criminally underrated. However, recent casting announcements, movie trailers, and mainstream media coverage have apparently ruined everything. "I saw two teenagers wearing He-Man shirts at the mall" Daniel explained. "They probably don't even know about Snake Mountain's first appearance mini-comic continuity. They weren't there during the dark times... during the pegwarming years..." Friends say the collector became especially upset after hearing casual moviegoers casually discuss characters with completely straight faces: "One guy at work said 'Fisto looks cool!'" Daniel said. "Cool?! That character name has been keeping this franchise alive through awkward laughter for 40 years!" The situation reportedly worsened after Daniel noticed social media users making posts like "Can't wait for the Masters of the Universe movie!" despite never previously owning at least seven different versions of Battle Cat. "At this point, what's next?" he complained. "People appreciating Stinkor ironically? Mer-man becoming 'mainstream'? Someone asking me where I got my vintage Moss Man instead of asking why it smells weird?" More news at 11:00... "Oh, you want tickets for the movie? Name all the members of the Evil Horde!" *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: ToyFarce review! This week, we're having a look at the 3 Plunderfrogs from Lone Coconut, Nomad Koqui, Cursed Dendro and Tinker Makoh! Those new addition to the Plunderverse come with 4 arms and are frog-themed (hence the name, smart!). Not long after the Plunderbeaks were announced, the Plunderfrogs followed, also bypassing a crowdfunding campaign and being available for pre-order right away. First off, I didn't even realise that for the first time since the launch of the Plunderlings, those packaging wouldn't have ears! One of the fun part about their crate-like packaging was that they came with ears to add to the side of the boxes (goblin ears for the Plunderlings, Plunderlongs and Plunderstrongs, antlers for the fawns, wings for the Plunderbeaks...) and now, we have ear-less boxes! Oh no... The inserts have 3 floors of accessories in them, they are pretty packed, and the heads are bigger. Nomad Koqui, the bright red and blue Plunderfrog comes with 3 heads (smiling, angry and open mouth), 2 tongue attachments, 6 pairs of hands, a hood, a mask, 5 daggers and attachments for one the tongue. The colors really pop on this one, and just like the previous Plunderlings figures, is really fun to handle. The shape of the heads are really nice with those. Koqui comes with some sort of robot mask, or metal gas mask. The mask and hoods use magnets to stay in place, like the head accessories on other Plunderlings. Cursed Dendro is the orange and turquoise Plunderfrog comes with 3 heads (smiling, angry and open mouth), 2 tongue attachments, 6 pairs of hands, a hood, a mask, a 'treevora' sword, a 'treevora' shield, a torch, 2 small axes and attachments for one the tongue. His mask, sword and shield look like they have a golden aztec-inspired vibe, with lots of details. Finally, Tinker Makoh, the purple and green one, has the most fun accessories and mask. He comes with 3 heads (smiling, angry and open mouth), 2 tongue attachments, 6 pairs of hands, a hood, a mask, 3 potions, 2 slingshots and attachments for one the tongue. His mask looks like a cyberpunk mess with tentacles and I love it. The potions are a nice accessory which can be reused a lot, and those have a detachable lid. This one is my favorite of the 3, I love the colors and his mask. He looks like a mad scientist. Not sure what to expect next from the folks at Lone Coconut, but I'm sure it will be fun. They had revealed a lizard mount at a convention a few years back but we haven't heard of it since... You can get those Plunderfrogs, along with other Plunderlings figures from our sponsor BigBadToyStore! More news at 11:00... "The Plunderfrogs are reclusive mystics who trade with the Plunderfolk to fuel their rituals and experiments."

On this sacred day known as Star Wars Day, fans around the world gather to celebrate the galaxy far, far away. For local collector Mark, however, the tradition looks a little different: "I love Star Wars" he confirmed, moments before listing everything he currently hates about it. ToyFarce investigated... Mark began his May the 4th celebrations bright and early by complaining about the latest Hasbro livestream, an event he described as "a complete waste of time": "They didn't announce anything I wanted!" he said, shaking his head. "Where is my definitive TVC version of that one background character from that one split second scene? Instead, we get repaints and pipeline reveals. Classic." Not one to let disappointment rest, Mark quickly moved on to the latest reveals from Hot Toys, carefully examining high-resolution images of figures he has no intention of buying: "These look amazing" he admitted. "The Artisan Edition of that Qui Gon Jinn figure? The Concept Art Anakin Skywalker? Way too amazing. Why are they so expensive? Who is this even for? Not me. I mean, I'll still keep looking at them, but that's not the point." Between complaints, Mark took a short break to scroll through news about upcoming Star Wars projects, including the upcoming new movies (The Mandalorian and Grogu, Starfighter) and several Disney+ shows (Maul, Shadow Lord): "Yeah, I don't know about this" he said, having read only the headline. "It just doesn't feel like Star Wars anymore. Also, they haven't even shown enough yet. But from what I've seen, which is basically nothing, I'm already concerned." Despite his grievances, Mark insisted that May the 4th remains his favorite day of the year: "It's just nice to celebrate something you love" he explained, opening a forum thread titled 'Star Wars Is Dead Again (2026 Edition)'. "You know, it's great to really engage with the community. At press time, Mark was seen placing a preorder for a new version of Darth Vader, before immediately complaining that it should have come with more accessories. More news at 11:00... Nobody hates Star Wars more than Star Wars Fans. May the Fourth be with you! *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

In a bold move that has left both fans and calendars deeply confused, Hasbro has officially kicked off its Star Wars Day celebrations on May 1st, three full days before the internationally recognized Star Wars day, May the 4th. ToyFarce investigated... "We'll have a livestream packed with reveals, teases, and at least one mention of 'pipeline'" said an Hasbro representatives to reassure fans that the change was intentional. "We just felt like the Force shouldn't be limited by arbitrary dates.." the Hasbro spokesperson added. "Why celebrate May the 4th on May 4th, when you can celebrate it on May 1st... or honestly, whenever it's most convenient for pre-orders?" Collectors quickly embraced the new timeline, with many taking to social media to wish each other a heartfelt "May the 1st be with you" while others cautiously asked if they should also expect May 6th to arrive sometime around May 3rd. Some fans praised the decision, noting it gives them more time to miss pre-orders before the items they want inevitably sell out:. "I love it" said one collector refreshing multiple tabs. "By the time May 4th actually gets here, everything will already be gone. It really captures the spirit of Star Wars collecting." Hasbro has not ruled out celebrating other holidays early, since they have already done it multiple times, with the Star Wars the Black Series Holiday Edition Valentine's Day Ewok showing up at Christmas. More news at 11:00... "Next year's May the 4th event could take place sometime in late April, depending on vibes." *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: ToyFarce review! This week, we're having a look at the Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - Abe 5-inch action figure from GameTee! At long last, this fills me with so much joy! Available during a Kickstarter campaign about a year ago, the idea of finally getting an action figure of Abe became a reality. I have loved the Oddworld Inhabitants games since the first one on PS1, and have been dreaming of action figures from those games ever since. I even wrote an article with a change.org petition to make figures from those games years ago. There are so many characters with great designs in those games, I couldn't understand why nobody ever tried. Enter Gametee, an artist-owned company from the United Kingdom, who decided to tackle that task. The Kickstarter campaign was for the action figure of Abe, but there was also some Oddworld Inhabitants merch available, so on top of picking up 2 figures, I added a t-shirt, a coin, a pendant, Scrab and Paramite bracelets and a sticker. Yeah, I was a bit excited... The figure comes in a small collector-friendly box with the story on the back. IT'S HERE! It finally happened! Abe is here in his 5-inch greatness. He comes with an extra head, which was unlocked as a stretch goal during the Kickstarter campaign, and backers picked the 'shocked' expression. The figure has great paint, a decent amount of articulations (including double knees, wrist and ankle ball joints,...). I am very happy with how it came out. Of course, as much as I'm biased about it, I still have a few nitpicks, such as the orange paint being slightly too bright, or maybe having a bit more accessories, extra hands or more heads... But the bigger problem I end up having with it is that I now want more! I hope we'll see more in the future, like 'normal' Mudokon army builders, Slig guards, Glukkons, Scrabs, Paramites,... And if that's all we ever get, I'm still happy to have an Abe figure. Thank you, Gametee! More news at 11:00... "Hello. - Hello! - Follow me. - OK!"

In a move described as "completely unnecessary, yet deeply relatable", a toy collector is looking to install a fully functional convention-style reveal cabinet for his collection, allowing him to dramatically unveil his own action figures and experience the full "announcement vibe" at home. ToyFarce investigated... The setup should includes a sleek glass cube mounted on a pedestal, complete with blacked-out panels, internal LED lighting, and a small curtain system designed to heighten anticipation before each reveal: "I just feel like unboxing a figure and looking at it isn't enough anymore..." said the collector. "I want to recreate that moment, you know, when the lights turn on and everyone collectively loses their mind. Even if that 'everyone' is just me in my living room... and my cat, who does not care". According to sources, the collector now refuses to look at any new purchase unless they are first placed inside a cabinet, hidden behind a curtain, requiring him to leave the room, and re-enter to properly "experience the reveal". "I tried just opening a Marvel Legends figure the normal way last week..." he admitted. "It's not for me anymore... Where was the suspense? Where was the dramatic lighting? " The system should reportedly include multiple reveal modes, such as the "Standard Reveal" (slow light fade-in), the "Convention Exclusive Reveal" (slightly brighter lights), and "Accidental Early Leak Mode" (cabinet already lit when he walks in). Family members have expressed mild concern: "He made us sit on the couch while he counted down from ten before revealing a figure he literally bought himself yesterday at the store. We were with him." said one relative. "He even paused halfway through because he thought the moment didn't feel right..." The collector has also begun teasing his own reveals in advance, posting hints around the house such as "BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TONIGHT" written on sticky notes, despite being the only person unaware of what's inside the cabinet. More news at 11:00... At press time, he was reportedly considering installing a smoke machine for future unboxings. *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

In a bold and deeply questionable cost-saving move, local Star Wars collector Erik has revealed his innovative method for recreating the newly announced "remnant" Stormtrooper figures: simply throwing his existing Stormtrooper figures into a sandbox and letting children do the rest. ToyFarce investigated... "I saw Hot Toys announced the new figures, there's a Remnant Stormtrooper and a Deluxe Version of the Remnant Stormtrooper, and thought: "Wow, those look amazing... and expensive" said Erik, gently brushing sand off from a once-pristine Stormtrooper helmet. "Then it hit me: Why pay for weathering when nature, and children, can do it for free?" According to witnesses, Erik brought several of his figures to a local playground and placed them directly into a sandbox before stepping back and allowing chaos to unfold: "At first I was very nervous..." he admitted. "But once a kid used one as a shovel and another buried one completely, I knew I was on the right track. That's the kind of authenticity you just can't manufacture!" The results, while horrifying to some collectors, have impressed Erik greatly. His figures now feature a unique combination of scuffs, scratches, grime, and what experts are cautiously describing as "biological hazards". "Look at this one" said Erik proudly, holding up a Stormtrooper with a permanently discolored leg armor. "You can't replicate that kind of staining with paint. That's real-world storytelling!" Not everyone is convinced. Fellow collectors have expressed concern over the technique, questioning both the long-term value of the figures and Erik's sanity: "There's weathering, and then there's... whatever this is" said one collector, watching in horror as a toddler ran off with a partially buried trooper. Despite the criticism, Erik remains committed to his method and is already planning future "custom projects": "I'm thinking about leaving a few figures outside overnight next" he said. "Maybe let the rain, dirt, and neighborhood cats add some extra detail. You know... for realism." At press time, Erik was reportedly considering renting a dog to achieve "battle damage" on a squad of Clone Troopers. More news at 11:00... Collector Creates Remnant Stormtroopers Using This One Simple Trick: Neglect! *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: ToyFarce review! This week, we're having a look at the some Legendari action figues from wave 1 from MetaTravelers! At long last, the Legendari are here! Made in collaboration with the creators of the Marvel Comics Guardians of the Galaxy comic book, with sculpts by the Four Horsemen Studios, the Legendari is a 7" action figure line with unique heroes and villains, fresh designs, premium soft goods and lots of interchangeable parts and accessory for customizability. After a successful Kickstarter in late 2023, and 2,5 years of unexpected obstacles and delays, they are finally here. Were they worth the wait? The figures come in rather sober white packaging, with the logos in the front, beautiful art by Anthony Williams (Spider-man, Superman, Deadpool, Batman) on the side, and a spread of the figure and accessories and backstory on the back. The line has a really cool story, with characters from the Nibiru (blue) and the Spyte (red) which are in conflict, along with a ton of other factions and races. During the campaign, I had picked the "7 figures + 1 builder" pledge. It came with a certificate of authencity, a signed posted and they even threw in an extra stand. Thanks, MetaTravelers! First off, Meldmaster, a timeless Nibiru explorer, which is a beautiful figure with an awesome design. He comes with 4 pairs of hands, a backpack, a staff and a chest attachment. You can remove his outfit and plug the attachement for a more 'topless' look. The translucent blue on this figure looks great and I remember it being the first figure that caught my eye during the campaign. Arcturus, a Nibiru shamanic healer comes with several options for his head, 4 pairs of hands, and his Divine Restorer staff, which was given to him by Meldmaster and a chest attachment. About the head options, some of the figures have "base heads", on which you can attach the faceplates or masks (or both!), and those "base heads" (which look a bit like a small Doctor Fate mask) come in 2 forms, either full head, or head with attachment for the hood. Arcturus comes with both options (with and without hood), along with 2 versions of the mask (one for the hooded head, and one for the full head, with the straps around the head showing), and an unmasked face plate. He also has beautiful soft goods loin cloth and cape. Another figure with a great design. The white paint is a bit caked on on some parts. Voidwalker, a stealthy assassin from the Order of the Void, comes with 4 pairs of hands, a face mask, a hood, a folded hood and 2 dual bladed weapons and a chest attachment. He also has several options for the head (with hood and mask, with hood without mask, without hood with mask, without hood without mask). The folded hood attaches to his back, and is pretty ingenious. The design of the weapons for this line is pretty great, with very creative new designs. He also has a soft goods small cape. Pale King is a member of an enigmatic sect of the Chainworlds' dawn. He comes with several options for his head, 4 pairs of hands, his powerfull Null staff, a green orb of some kind, a key and a chest attachment. The options for the heads are 2 base heads (full and hooded version), a masked faceplate for the hooded version, a masked version for the full head and his unmasked face. This is another one of those figures that caught my eye right away. What can I say, I'm a sucker for purple and green things! The design of that figure is really awesome. The pattends and details on his soft goods skirt is amazing. Spyte Usurper is another of the eye candy figures from that line. He comes with 4 pairs of hands, a face mask, a UR-stone-infused staff and his Spytebreaker sword. I love the design of this one, with the 'predator-like' dreadlocks. The soft goods with patterns look amazing. He looks like the fearsome warrior that he is. Crimson Enforcer is the 'army builder' that I picked during the Kickstarter campaign. I figured I had 2 Nibiru (blue) guys, so I needed another Spyte (red) one to 'even the odds'. It's rather basic, comes with 4 pairs of hands and a chest attachment. I kinda like the Hellboy vibe that the Spyte figures have. Kael Darkhelm, the leader of a crew of space privateers, is another good looking figure. He used to be an ally of Quik Jak (a figure I didn't pick), but turned on him and now seeks revenge. Kael Darkhelm comes with 4 pairs of hands and his bladed staff weapon. The figure has a soft goods wired cape, and a 'faux-leather' like loin cloth. The helmet can be removed, to reveal... an unpainted face? Perhaps it's not supposed to be removed, I don't know. His armor and helmet design look pretty great. And last but not least, Obsidious. Now that's a figure that screams 'villain'. He comes with 4 pairs of hands and his Dread Scythe. His soft goods cape has a nice shape and is wired. His jaw is articulated. His design is pretty simple, but he looks fantastic. Now for the less pleasant part: As amazing as those figures' designs are, they sadly do not come without their fair share of issues: There is a lot of inconsistencies in the joints, with a lot of them being a bit too loose for comfort. The hands are easy to change, but the wrists are very loose, and if you put a top heavy weapon or staff in their hands, the wrists will just spin around with the weight. On a lot of the pics, I had to use a lot of balance (and patience) or lean the weapons against the figure or the floor for them to hold straight. The knees and elbows are also not great, with some being in U-shape, with the joint capable of bending forward AND backward. Not optimal when the joints are a bit loose and they bend both directions. The hoods, on the figures who have them, are not really secured nicely, and will sometime pop off the face plates when you try to move the heads. Speaking of heads, I could not change them on some (hence the pictures that are not on the body), and would probably need to heat the figure a good while before feeling it's safe enough to pull off. Additionally, the shin guards and forearm armor parts do tend to pop off a bit easily, and I lost count on how many times I put them back on some of the figures (Voidwalker and Pale King especially). Most of the figures have fantastic paint, but there's a couple that look a bit more caked on than other (especially the white color on Arcturus, for example). This is the first wave of action figures for them, and I expect MetaTravelers will listen to the feedback and iron out all those kinks, but those figures still definitely look good on a shelf, and I'm looking forward to see what's next. You can purchase the first wave of MetaTravelers Legendari action figures from our sponsor BigBadToyStore. More news at 11:00... The World Of MetaTravelers Is Expanding!

In what experts are calling "an entirely predictable outcome", a WWE collector attempted to recreate Seth Rollins’ over-the-top WrestleMania 42 entrance with a smoking jacket this weekend, accidentally setting his Mattel action figure ablaze in the process. ToyFarce investigated... Rollins, known for his increasingly extravagant outfits, made his entrance wearing a smoking jacket, complete with actual smoke effects, prompting at least one fan to think: "Yeah, I can do that at home." "I just wanted it to be screen accurate" said local collector Jason, while fanning smoke out of his toy room. "The figure looked great, but it was missing that wow factor. You know, the smoke. The aura. The fire hazard." According to reports, Jason used a combination of cotton, a lighter, and what he described as "wrestling passion" to simulate the effect. Witnesses say the entrance recreation lasted approximately three seconds before the figure became "fully engulfed in authenticity". "I even played his theme music..." Jason added. "It was perfect. Until it wasn’t." Mattel has not officially commented, but sources close to the company confirmed they are "once again asking collectors to not set their toys on fire", marking the third such request this year. An official statement will be issued shortly. Meanwhile, fellow collectors remain divided.: "If you’re not willing to risk everything for accuracy, are you even collecting?" one commenter wrote. Others were less impressed. "Bro could’ve just used a vape..." another suggested. At press time, Jason confirmed he is already planning his next project: recreating an Undertaker entrance using lighting. More news at 11:00... "BURN IT DOWN..." no, wait... *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!

Thanks for the heads up! I'm one of the 233, and hopefully we get more eyes on it! Corporal Can is long overdue! Him and the stackable Pringles were my favorite in the first Kickstarter, I hope we get the peanuts!

Following the reveal of increasingly elaborate popcorn buckets for the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week, sources have confirmed that things may have now gone way too far with the announcement of a fully functional Eternia playset popcorn bucket... ToyFarce investigated. "Technically, all our playsets can also be used as popcorn buckets" said a Mattel representative. The upcoming bucket, inspired by the infamous Eternia playset, reportedly features all three towers, a working monorail, multiple levels, and just enough space to hold a small, medium, or significant amount of popcorn. "We saw the Castle Grayskull bucket, the huge Skeletor throne, the Power Sword drinking cup and we thought, 'What if we removed all restraint entirely?'" said one studio executive while attempting to assemble Tower Two near the concession stand. "This isn't just a popcorn bucket. It's a lifestyle." Early images show theater employees struggling to hand the item over the counter, often requiring two staff members. The combo is expected to retail for $399.99, or $412 with extra butter. Collectors, unsurprisingly, are thrilled. "I didn't even buy a ticket for the movie" said local fan Jeremy, who has been camping in the lobby since 6 a.m. "I just came here to secure the Eternia bucket. I'll watch the movie when they release the Snake Mountain nacho tray." However, not everyone is convinced. Theater chains have already begun issuing warnings that the Eternia bucket may not fit in standard cup holders, armrests, or even the concept of personal space. Some locations are reportedly offering designated "Playset Seating" sections, where guests can assemble their buckets during the trailers. More news at 11:00... "If you think this is awesome, wait until you see what we have in store for the next Paramount G.I.Joe movie! Let's just say people who didn't get a USS Flagg and love popcorn should be very happy!" *ToyFarce News is parody news for laughs and not meant to be taken seriously!