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Look, I know DC toys have been the subject of hot debate for years now, and McFarlane is no stranger to judgment either, but I can’t be the only one extremely excited by the fact that they’re making D.C. figures right? Sure, they’ve had their issues in the past, and at this point in time, it feels like D.C. is a piece of Mattel and vice-versa, but I for one and more than ready for change. I know a lot of people are upset because it seemed like D.C. was finally coming into their element, and those people will probably be very apprehensive to even buying a McFarlane made product. But the strides the company has made in the last year can not be understated. Their fortnite figures are great, their Naruto and one Punch Man figures are great, I for one adore their game of thrones stuff, despite being made prior to the change to full articulation. And I’m super excited for their other upcoming lines like My Hero Academia and Harry Potter. I know that some people are apprehensive about the possibility that they will be 7” scale figures. To be clear, that info came from an unknown source and has no reason to be trusted, but let me defend this decision as best as I can: A.) This isn’t Mattel. This isn’t Hasbro. This is McFarlane. Not only is 7” the companies bread and butter, but they aren’t beholden to their competitors. They don’t need to attempt to make figures in the same style or scale as them. I know that most adult collectors have a preferred scale of 6 inches, but let’s not be blind to the fact that NECA toys, though not as big of a player as Mattel or Hasbro, is a collectors favorite company who makes purely 7” scale figures. and B.) They might not be true 7” scale. If the rumors and leaks are to be at all believed, and I don’t believe they should be just yet, then the 7” scale described might not be what we think. To explain myself, despite the fact that their stranger Things figures, their fortnite figures, and their Harry Potter figures are 7” scale and true, their Call of Duty figures are marketed as a 7” scale line. Now, I don’t know how many out there have bought any figures from the line, but they aren’t 7 inches. Look at them compared to these marvel legends (picture from the fwoosh’s review). Sure, legends are a bit larger than a true 6” line, but barely. So there’s a chance they fit in with 6” stuff after all. with that being said, I welcome the line with open arms, if not for the very least that it’s something different. It’s a shift in the current layout of the industry, I’m excited to see what it is we get.

Website Mephitsu.uk has posted an “official press release” from McFarlane Toys concerning their DC Comics action figure line. The line will be called DC Ultra Collection. The figures are confirmed as 7 inch. They include comic book, animated and movie figures. Each figure is listed as an "Ultra release", and they will come in a collectors window box. Also included in the pack are a stand and a cardboard display backing piece. Movie Harley Quinn (Suicide Squad) Comic Harley Quinn Armoured Super-Man Animated Super-Man Comic Super-Man Comic Nightwing Animated Green Lantern Comic The Batman Who Laughs Comic Batman Animated Batman Comic Hellbat Comic Bat Girl Arrow (we assume by the image an Arrowverse TV Arrow)

We're still blazing at SDCC 2019 with McFarlane Toys Images from Preview Night just up! First images of the new Mortal Kombat 11 Scorpion and Sub-Zero. figures are shown here. Still no sign of DC Comics figures.

Well we have been wondering what would happen with DC Collector oriented action figures once the news broke last month that Spin Master was taking over a large chunk of the DC license in 2020. Would Mattel continue on with things like DC Multiverse in conjunction with Spin Master doing the more kid-friendly oriented stuff??? The answer seems to be no because today via IGN, McFarlane Toys has announced they have entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Bros to do 6"-12" ultra-posable action figures based on the DC Comics library of characters. Now this doesn't necessarily exclude Mattel from continuing their own figures, and Mattel has yet to make any kind of formal announcement about this, but I think the writing is on the wall now. McFarlane Toys figures generally are not known for articulation, however if you have checked out their recent Fortnite figures (see a review here), then you know the company has been making improvements on that front so we will have to see how they do on that front, and will Todd McFalrane, the man behind the company who is a comic book artist great, how much influence will he have on the actual designs? Would Todd McFarlane inspired DC figures interest you? McFarlane won't be taking over until 2020 so don't expect any reveals from them this year at Toy Fair on the DC front, but SDCC will probably be an interesting time for DC fans. We will be interviewing Todd himself this weekend so you better believe this will be topic of discussion #1 for us when we do.

Looks like McFarlane Toys isn't done with the Toy Fair surprises as today they teased this image indicating they have acquired a license to do Mortal Kombat products. No specific details yet but we should learn more this weekend.

Looks like McFarlane Toys isn't done with the Toy Fair surprises as today they teased this image indicating they have acquired a license to do Mortal Kombat products. No specific details yet but we should learn more this weekend.

McFarlane Toys has released a preview image for a second figure based on David Bowie's Jareth The Goblin King character from the classic Jim Henson Labyrinth movie. Stay-tuned for more details and check out the image below.

It looks like McFarlane Toys is going to be doing Harry Potter figures soon as they released a new Toy Fair tease that shows a Golden Snitch, that thing they chase after when playing Quidditch. Check out the teaser image below and check back this weekend for coverage of McFarlane Toys from Toy Fair. Toy Fair begins on Saturday February 16. UPDATE: McFarlane Toys has confirmed they will be doing a collector line of Harry Potter figures which will include ones in 6" and 12". Also they will be doing high-end collectibles for the Wizarding World.

It looks like McFarlane Toys is going to be doing Harry Potter figures soon as they released a new Toy Fair tease that shows a Golden Snitch, that thing they chase after when playing Quidditch. Check out the teaser image below and check back this weekend for coverage of McFarlane Toys from Toy Fair. Toy Fair begins on Saturday February 16.

Along with his brothers Viserion and Rhaegal, Drogon was raised since birth by Daenerys Targaryen, and is also the Mother of Dragons’ personal mount. Named after Daenerys’s late husband Khal Drogo, Drogon is distinguished by his black and red colored scales, and red-black wings. This figure is 6 inches 15.24cm) in height and has a 13 inches (33cm) wing span. You can pre-order this figure now at BigBadToyStore.com.

New McFarlane Toys 7" Game Of Thrones Figure Images McFarlane by Jay Cochran - [edit post] January 09, 2019 McFarlane Toys has released new images for their first round of 7" Game Of Thrones figures. Shown below in our GALLERY are images of the following figures: Daenerys Targaryen - Incredibly detailed figure of Daenerys Targaryen modeled from digital scans of actress Emilia Clark - Articulated Daenerys Targaryen figure featuring iconic attire from season seven of Game of Thrones - Figure features 12+ points of articulation - Figure comes with four screen accurate map marker accessories Arya Stark - Incredibly detailed figure of Arya Stark modeled from digital scans of actress Maisie Williams - Articulated Arya Stark figure featuring her iconic attire from season seven of Game of Thrones - Figure features 12+ points of articulation - Figure comes with Needle sword and Valyrian steel dagger accessories Jon Snow - Incredibly detailed figure of Jon Snow modeled from digital scans of actor Kit Harington - Articulated Jon Snow figure featuring iconic attire from season seven of Game of Thrones - Figure features 12+ points of articulation - Figure comes with legendary Longclaw sword and Dragonglass dagger accessories Night King - Incredibly detailed figure of the Night King modeled from screen accurate digital imaging - Articulated Night King figure featuring iconic attire from his appearances in Game of Thrones - Figure features 12+ points of articulation - Figure comes with Night King blade and spear accessories Viserion (Ice Dragon) - Incredibly detailed figure of Viserion showcasing his ice dragon - form from the season 7 finale of Game of Thrones - Movable tail, legs, wings, and neck totaling over 10 points of articulation - Viserion’s wings span 16.5″ wide and features up and down movement - Viserion measures 9″ x 16.5″ x 10.5″ fully displayed on elevated base - Figure comes with removable burst of blue fire The figures will have a MSRP of $21.99 and the dragon will cost $27.99. Look for these to be released in April 2019.

McFarlane Toys has released a teaser image for a second Game Of Thrones Dragon for it's new Monsters line. Check out the image for it below in our GALLERY.

Back in October we told you how McFalrane Toys would be doing new 7" Game Of Thrones figures based on the hit HBO series. The first wave will include Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Night King & Arya Stark. Check out a look at the Arya Stark figure below and let us know what you think.

Shown below are two more 7" Fortnite figures coming from McFarlane Toys. Fortnite Omega Premium Action Figure From the highly popular action building game Fortnite, make way for the villainous and nefarious Omega! This hyper-posable figure features 22 points of articulation, making him perfect for Emote posing and comes complete with the Destabilizer Back Bling. This figure arrives ready for battle with the included Assault Rifle and features premium glossy Fortnite-themed window box packaging. Also included with the figure is the Onslaugth Harvesting Tool for harvesting your materials and a Fortnite-branded display base. Fortnite Carbide Premium Action Figure From the highly popular action building game Fortnite, the heroic Carbide arrives in the nick of time to save the day and protect your collection! This hyper-posable figure features 22 points of articulation, making him perfect for Emote posing and comes complete with the Stabilizer Back Bling. Equipped with a devastating Grenade Launcher, Carbide comes packaged in a premium glossy Fortnite-themed window box. Also included with the figure is the Positron Harvesting Tool for harvesting your materials and a Fortnite-branded display base. You can pre-order these figures now at BigBadToyStore.com.

Shown below are the next two figures being done for the 7" Fortnite video game based line from McFarlane Toys. They are the characters Drift and Rex. Both figures are said to have 22 points of articulation and come in premium glossy Fortnite themed window box packaging. Rex features his iconic scaly back bling, devastating rocket launcher and bitemark pickaxe harvesting tool. Drift will come with a pool party back bling, legendary assault rifle and party animal pickaxe harvesting tool. Look for these two figures to be released in March 2019.

Back in October we told you how McFalrane Toys would be doing new 7" Game Of Thrones figures based on the hit HBO series. The first wave will include Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Night King & Arya Stark. Check out a look at the Daenerys Targaryen figure below and let us know what you think.

McFarlane Toys is proud to announce the lead-off figure to the much anticipated return of McFarlane Monsters, Viserion. Along with his brothers Drogon and Rhaegal, Viserion was raised since birth by Daenerys Targaryen, however, after being fatally wounded, and then resurrected, Viserion has now fallen under the command of his new master, the Night King. Under the Night King, Viserion would blast away the Wall in Eastside with his now blue flame, allowing the Army of the Dead to enter the Seven Kingdoms. McFarlane Monsters aims to give fans of creatures, monsters, and fiends exactly what they've been wishing for. This figure is based on the version of the Ice Dagron season 7 and is 9 inches (22.86cm) in height with a 16.50" wing span. The figure is now available for pre-order at BigBadToyStore.com.

Back in October we told you how McFalrane Toys would be doing new 7" Game Of Thrones figures based on the hit HBO series. The first wave will include Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Night King & Arya Stark. The image before gives us our first preview of one of those figures with the Night King.

According to IGN, Todd McFarlane told them this past weekend during the New York Comic Con that he plans on bringing back his classic movie and monster action figure lines known as Movie Maniacs and Clive Barker's Tortured Souls, with an emphasis on direct to consumer sales. Something we have seen more and more companies do in recent years as retail shelf space for action figures gets smaller and smaller. There is no denying that McFarlane was one of the original pioneers of the "Adult Action Figure Collector" market here in the United States when he started his company McFalrane Toys back in the 90's, making figures for adults as opposed for kids. In recent years however McFarlane has in large part moved away from that demographic, concentrating more on big license name brands in order to gain a larger presence on the shelves of big box retailers such as Target and Walmart. Licenses such as Halo, NBA, MLB and Rick & Morty, even creating a new line of building block toys in order to try and compete with the likes of LEGO. During that same time, other companies such as NECA and Mezco have worked hard to fill that void left open by McFarlane, creating figures based on horror icons such as Jason, Freddy and Chucky, as well as Aliens and Predator. In fact I think many would argue that NECA not only filled that void but surpassed McFarlane by providing consumers with action figures that not only featured highly detailed sculpts and paints, but also had decent articulation. Something most McFarlane figures sorely lack even to this day, and something Todd himself has been very reluctant to incorporate into his products. So the question that is begged to be asked, do we really need Movie Maniacs anymore? Can McFarlane really make a comeback in niche market that he once helped create, or have his competitors far surpassed him to the point of no return? See images for some of McFarlane's older Movie Maniac figures below and let us know what you think in the comments section.

McFarlane Toys partners with HBOs hit television series Game of Thrones to bring you highly detailed 6" figures of iconic characters, each coming with screen accurate accessories. Look for Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Night King & Arya Stark. Jon Snow, born Aegon Targaryen, is the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, the late Prince of Dragonstone. A decorated individual, Jon has been chosen as Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, and helped lead a successful raid in overtaking Winterfell from House Bolton, restoring House Stark’s reign over the North, in which Jon was proclaimed “King of the North.” Queen Daenerys Targaryen, is the younger sister of Rhaegar and Viserys Targaryen and only daughter of King Aerys II Targaryen and Queen Rhaella Targaryen, who were both ousted from the Iron Throne during Robert Baratheon’s rebellion. Among the most popular characters on the show, Daenerys is also the “Mother of Dragons,” having rule over Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal. The Night King is the master and the first of the White Walkers, having existed since the age of the First Men. He also serves as the supreme leader of the Army of the Dead. “The true enemy won’t wait out the storm. He brings the storm.” - Jon Snow (about the Night King) Arya Stark is the third child and second daughter of Lord Eddard Stark and his wife, Lady Catelyn Stark. After narrowly escaping the persecution of House Stark by House Lannister, Arya is trained as a Faceless Man at the House of Black and White in Braavos. She uses her new skills to bring those who have wronged her family to justice. You can pre-order these now at BigBadToyStore.com.

From the mega popular comic, The Walking Dead, Juanita Sanchez, a.k.a. The Princess of Pittsburgh joins the NYCC figure line up from Skybound. Standing in the 5 inch scale, Juanita is highly articulated and comes armed with an assault weapon and knife. There is also a bloody black and white version. These figures from McFarlane Toys will be available from Skybound during next weekend's New York Comic Con. You can also pre-order them from BigBadToyStore.com.

McFarlane Toys goes where multiple toy companies have gone before with their new line of 7" Star Trek figures. The first two figures released are the two most iconic captains in the Star Trek universe, Captain James T. Kirk from The Original Series and Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The figure packaging features basic-looking cardbacks color-coded to the characters with the names and an image for each one. The back shows the figures as well as other Star Trek related product the company plans to do. The next two figures look to be Leonard Nimoy's Spock and Michael Burnham from Star Trek: Discovery. The figures themselves, while not bad, don't quite live up to the sculpting and paint detailing I expect from McFarlane Toys. The headsculpts for both figures are fairly solid, but the paint applications detract from the likenesses for both characters. Both figures have what almost looks like a strange blush on their cheeks, and I really don't like the paint used on Picard's eyes. Picard's paint also suffers on the body with what seems to be the black portion of the costume bleeding through on the red of the torso section. This makes Picard's uniform look dirty. Red also bleeds onto the black areas around the shoulder. Kirk's paint applications on the body are more solid looking than Picard's, but I don't like how they sculpted Kirk's delta shield on his shirt. It rises up way too high on the figure and has too much black showing around the edges. You also get some strange lines up the side of Kirk's torso due to the figure's construction. I do like that they used a harder plastic on the shirt for Kirk instead of the rubber-like material the older Art Asylum figures used which just didn't hold up well over time. Picard comes in the uniform he started wearing on season 3 of the TV series. Other than the aforementioned paint application issues, I think the figure looks pretty accurate. For accessories, both figures come with a circle plastic display base with the Star Trek delta shield on the top. The stands are very generic looking but keep the figure standing and won't take up a lot of shelf space, which is nice. Kirk comes with a Type 2 phaser pistol, communicator and phaser rifle which he used in some of the promo images of the show and the second pilot episode, "Where No Man Has Gone Before". The communicator is sculpted in the open position, and the flap is not articulated. The rifle has the most detailing, while the communicator and pistol have very basic paint applications. Picard comes with a type 2 phaser that appears based on the ones used in later seasons or even in the Voyager TV series. He also comes with a flute he first received in the episode, "The Inner Light". Due to limited articulation, Picard can't hold the flute up to his mouth and Kirk can't really hold the rifle in any kind of decent pose. Both figures also come with an extra right hand. Articulation is pretty basic though arguably good for a McFarlane figure. You get things like single-hinged elbows and knees and no kind of ab-crunch or ankle pivot, but it's still better than what you see with most McFarlane figures. At the end of the day, McFarlane offers nothing terribly revolutionary about these figures. They aren't bad, but they aren't great either. If you already have these characters from the older 7" Art Asylum line, then I would recommend you pass on these. If you don't, they might be worth checking out. The figures do stand a bit shorter than those older Art Asylum figures. You can purchase these figures now at Megalopolis Toys.