Review: Funko Back to the Future Marty McFly ReAction Figure

To say that Marty McFly was was a long-awaited action figure is a gross understatement. Fans expected Mattel to make some after announcing that they had the license, but now that it seemingly lapsed and nothing was announced it seems that no, this was to be. Funko brought out excellent Pop! Vinyl figures, while Diamond Select Toys did some bang-up Minimates. This figure is the culmination of decades of expectations and desires, and as such cannot possibly please everybody. I can tell you that it's pretty good, but quality control is a bit of an issue here - if you just want a Marty, go with the Pop! Vinyl. If you love this format, you simply must buy this figure.
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Review: SDCC Funko Predator (Invisible, Bloody) Action Figure

The debut of the mold for this action figure was, surprisingly, a Comic-Con exclusive! Technically a "prepaint," Funko's Predator (Invisible, Bloody) was one of the few things that had be drooling at the show - the clear version of the figure was acceptable, sure, but getting it early with some nasty green splatters on it? Oh man, sold. The figure is typical of this kind of toy - 5 joints, and the neck is restricted due to the figure's design. The long hair and shoulder cannon prevent movement, but it is a separate piece. This is sensible, given there are a whopping five Predators coming so far and there are two heads between them.
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Review: Bif Bang Pow! The Twilight Zone Henry Bemis Action Figure

The notion of a retro, Kenner-style action figure has been a gag I've been talking about for a while - Super7 got to it first with real vintage sculpts first, but I talked to a few companies about this for a while - and Star Wars fans have been asking for it for years. Now Bif Bang Pow! brought out seven characters in 2-3 colorways each, including Henry Bemis. The colorized version is a convention exclusive, and I was indeed involved in some discussions surrounding the creation of this figure - so consider this a biased overview.
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ReAction Adds NBX Zero, Superman Sloth for SDCC

Funko revealed 2 more SDCC ReAction figures on Twitter last week.  One is Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skelington with Zero, which will undoubtedly be the variant to chase down this season - three variant heads will ship with the standard release, too.

The other is The Goonies Sloth in Superman t-shirt which should also be a big, big deal.   In theory you can get yours at Comic-Con this week, at Funko's booth.

Bif Bang Pow! 3 3/4-Inch Twilight Zone Figures Arriving Now

The Bif Bang Pow! 3 3/4-inch The Twilight Zone Action Figures are shipping now.  Black and white characters like Henry Bemis (pictured) are arriving in homes as I write this, as mine just showed up a few minutes ago.  (For some reason, regular white robe Kanamit shipped a day later and will be here early next week.)   Click here to order them at Entertainment Earth.

Color versions of these figures will be available at Comic-Con in San Diego next week at booth #2343, or you can pre-order online at Entertainment Earth for delivery after the show.  I'll also start posting reviews of these next week.  I haven't had time to open them yet so I can't even give you early impressions yet.

I should note that the B&W Invader is a little odd in that his accessories are painted green.  Clearly, this is a change from the prototype and seems to be the way all samples were produced from the initial run.

I should note that 2 of the 6 figures that arrived were unpunched - Bob Wilson and Talky Tina.  I don't now how many of the total production will be unpunched, or if these were flukes, or what, but it's something to keep an eye out for if that sort of thing is important to you.  Science says that it is.

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Alien Playset: Open Beyond SDCC

If you can live with black packaging, good news!  Super7 decided against being evil toy-denying tyrants and opened their $100, 250-piece playset up for an unlimited run in a black box.  It could be resin - or plastic, if the orders are there.  Me, I hope it'll be plastic.

Pre-orders start preview night at Comic-Con and run through the show - so don't forget to order if you're in San Diego.  Click here for more!

Day The Earth Stood Still Retro Figures

Amok Time will produce a The Day The Earth Stood Still Gort and Klaatu Action Figure 2-Pack, with a 4-inch Klaatu (in front) and a 5-inch Gort (in back). It's $39.99, and due in October.