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Venom Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

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“Welcome to my neighborhood, Spider-Man! Would you be my… could you be my… neighbor?”

Venom Premium Format™ Figure How do you begin to describe Venom? He’s part antagonist, part anti-hero.  He’s part man, part monster.  He’s one of Spider-Man’s most dangerous foes, but he’s also sometimes a grudging and reluctant ally. Whatever he is, Venom’s larger than life personality and twisted appearance has made him incredibly popular with many of the artists and designers here at Sideshow –  so for us, adding him to our rogues gallery has been a true labor of love!
 
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Hot Toys Feels the Force: An Interview with Founder and CEO Howard Chan

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hot-toys-howard-chanIf you’ve ever mistaken a photo of an action figure for a movie still, you might have been looking at something made by Hot Toys. Based out of Hong Kong, Hot Toys has been producing high-end Star Wars figures since 2014, covering the entire Star Wars saga in 1/6 and 1/4 scales. Its work is nothing short amazing, a testament to the growth of what’s possible in a collectible. Face sculpts, from Han Solo to Jyn Erso from the new Rogue One line, that look real; outfits and accessories, like Luke Skywalker’s cloak or Rey’s Jakku tatters, made of actual, weathered cloth and leather. Indeed, if Kenner marks the start of the evolutionary Star Wars toys chart, Hot Toys is somewhere near the end. Continue reading →

Rubeus Hagrid Sixth Scale Figure by Star Ace Toys Ltd.

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harry-potter-rubeus-hagrid-deluxe-version-sixth-scale-star-ace-toys-ltd-9026612-05“You’re a wizard, Harry!”

Rubeus Hagrid - Deluxe Version Sixth Scale Figure

One of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter books and movies is the Hogwarts games keeper and half-giant – Rubeus Hagrid. He introduces young Harry to the wizarding world and is a constant friend and protector to the young trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. This sixth scale collectible figure of Hagrid features an all-new 40cm (15.75″) body with over 26 points of articulation. The authentic likeness of Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid has rooted hair and a sculpted beard, each sculpt meticulously hand painted. Hagrid comes with his authentically styled costume, crossbow, wand, and a lantern with light-up function as featured in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This deluxe version of Hagrid includes his present to Harry – Hedwig the owl in her cage from the first film and Hagrid’s trusted mastiff, Fang. Continue reading →