November 2007 New Toys — Action Figures

The Bounty Hunter Series: Boba Fett by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

The replica of Boba Fett stands 11-3/4” tall in a dynamic combat pose, simultaneously flying and firing his flame thrower. He wears an intricately replicated Mandalorian armor, in the fashion of “Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi.” Each of the six bounty hunters in the series includes a special collectible part that can be assembled with the other five collectible parts to create a full size Darth Vader ARTFX Statue. Fett will include Darth Vader’s left arm. Launch date: April 2008. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Popeye Bendable Family Set by FUNWORKS

The five-piece collection features bendable versions of the lead characters in the classic television series, “Popeye.” 11/21/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Matthew Alexander Henson by HISTORY IN ACTION TOYS

Matthew Henson was the first American to discover the North Pole alongside Robert Peary. The articulated action figure wears fur, goggles and snow shoes, and carries a grappling hook, an ice axe, a sextant and a rope. “This action figure is helpful in teaching African-American history to kids,” History in Action Toys Sales and Marketing Officer Geda E. Fernandez told TDmonthly. 11/15/2007 (Price: $24.95)

Benjamin Banneker by HISTORY IN ACTION TOYS

Benjamin Banneker built a clock in the middle of the 18th century, and that clock continues to keep perfect time. The famous mathematician, astronomer and surveyor published an almanac and became a strong advocate of the emancipation of slaves. The Banneker figure is poseable and comes with a miniature telescope and almanac. 11/15/2007 (Price: $24.95)

Bessie Coleman by HISTORY IN ACTION TOYS

Bessie Coleman was the first Black woman to get a U.S. pilot license. Trained in France, she became famous for her spectacular air stunts. The articulated figure comes with goggles, a vintage scarf, a map and interchangeable heads. Emphasizing the importance of child safety, History in Action Toys Sales and Marketing Officer Geda E. Fernandez told TDmonthly that History in Action Toys’ products are “safe from harmful materials.” 11/15/2007 (Price: $24.95)

DC MiniMates Wave 7 - Starfire & Nightwing by DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS

The action figures range in size from 2-1/8" to 2-1/2" in height. Starfire and Nightwing come as a pair, blister-carded on a four-dolor card. Also available in the DC MiniMates Wave 7 series is Batman and Clayface, Gorilla Grodd and The Flash and Lobo and Ambush Bug. Launch date: March 5, 2008. 11/7/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Futurama - LEELA & ROBERTO I-MEN 2-Pack by TOYNAMI

LEELA & ROBERTO I-MEN 2-Pack are packed together on blister card. Though only 2.5” tall, each features 10 points of articulation. 11/5/2007

Inuyasha - Kagura by TOYNAMI

Kagura - Kagura is a demon created from a portion of Naraku's body. However, she rebels against Naraku and secretly has designs on his life. She can command the wind freely with the magical fan that she holds in her right hand. She comes packaged on a blister card. 11/5/2007

Emily the Strange by TOYNAMI

The original good kitty gone bad! Emily is a leader, a troublemaker, a dreamer and a link to the stranger in all of us. Celebrate that link with two new action figures from Toynami feature classic Emily poses: “Armed & Strangerous” and “Problem Child”. Each figure comes with a stand and Emily’s cat Mystery. They’re packaged on a blister card. 11/5/2007

Bleach – Rukia by TOYNAMI

Rukia is a soul reaper from the Soul Society who transferred all her power to Ichigo and must stay in the human world until she gets them back. She comes with a Kon action figure and is packaged on a blister card. She features movable arms. 11/5/2007

Padme Amidala - Ilum Mission by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

The 12” Star Wars figure is a limited edition doll, with only 3,500 pieces produced. She features over 30 points of articulation and is modeled after the likeness of Natalie Portman, who portrays Padme Amidala in the “Star Wars” movies. She also comes dressed in full costume, complete with accessories and a display base. Launch date: Early 2008.
- “Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith” generated over $380,000,000 in the U.S. Box Office.
- In the Chicago-Sun Times, late movie critic Roger Ebert wrote, “‘Star Wars’ taps the pulp fantasies buried in our memories, and because it's done so brilliantly, it reactivates old thrills, fears, and exhilarations we thought we'd abandoned.”
- Golden Globe-winning actress Natalie Portman has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards and one Oscar. 11/5/2007 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrek the Third: Kung Fu Princess Fiona by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The Shrek princess doll comes with a karate outfit underneath her dress. Raise the doll’s right arm and a kick will automate. Princess Fiona also comes with body art on her arm, with an additional temporary body art tattoo for children.
- The 2007 release of “Shrek the Third” garnered over $320,700,000 million in the U.S Box Office.
- Fiona’s face is interchangeable, with an ogress mask included for more expansive play.
- The Shrek Kung Fu Princess line also includes Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Snow White. 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wonder woman Series 1: Agent Diana Prince by DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS

The articulated figure stands 6-5/8” tall and comes with its own display base. Launch date: December 5, 2007.
- Designed by Terry Dodson, the Wonder Woman Series 1 line also includes Wonder Woman, Circe and Donna Troy as Wonder Woman.
- A full-length, big screen adaptation of Wonder Woman is scheduled for release in 2009.
- Wonder Woman possesses many special gifts endowed by the Olympian gods, including the Lasso of Truth and bulletproof bracelets formed from the shield of Aegis. 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Warbird Action Figure by MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.

The 6” tall PVC figure features rubber hair and a rubber sash. The figure also comes with a Giant Man lower torso piece. Launch date: July 2006.
- Highly unusual for a female figure, Warbird boasts 44 articulations, including ball joint shoulders, bicep twists, double articulations at the knees and elbows and more.
- Originally known as Carol Danyers, the character became Ms. Marvel in the first issue of her own series, and then came back as Warbird in The Avengers.
- Marvel comics was founded in 1939, and released its first issue, Marvel Comics #1, the same year. 11/5/2007

WWE ECW Series 3 Layla by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

The miniature version of leather-clad Layla stands 6” tall. It even comes with accessories to help her act out her signature WWE moves. Launch date: December 2007.
— The figure features 25 points of articulation.
— As of 2007, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world.
— Layla was an NBA Miami Heat dancer before she joined WWE in 2006. 11/5/2007 (Price: $7.99)

POTC At World's End Elizabeth Swann Action Figure by NECA

The 7” tall action figure is modeled after the likeness of Kiera Knightley’s character, Elizabeth Swann, in the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.” The figure comes with two swords and a bath house base. Launch date: September 2007.
— “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” the third installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, generated over $112.5 million its opening weekend alone.
— The movie features an ensemble cast, including Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Kiera Knightley, Geoffrey Rush and Jack Davenport.
— The “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie series is based on the Disneyland park ride by the same name. 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sakura Kasugano Action Figure by DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS

Sakura, from the video game “Street Fighter” stands approximately 8” tall. She comes with a personalized display base, full-body articulation, real cloth costume pieces, variant parts and blister card packaging. Launch date: January 2006.
— The original Street Fighter game debuted in 1987.
— The video game inspired several movies, including the full-length action movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
— In the game “Street Fighter,” players from around the world, each with his or her own unique special moves, fight one another. 11/5/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Guy Series 4 Lois by MEZCO TOYZ

Lethal Lois stands 7-1/2” tall and comes armed with a set of concrete blocks, a break-apart board, an extra set of fisted hands and a display stand. The display stand features a clear rod that holds Lois in the air in a flying kick pose. Launch date: 2005.
- The figure features multiple points of articulation, including a cut neck, ball-jointed shoulders, cut wrists, cut ankles, a cut waist and a cut arm.
- During the first six seasons of “Family Guy,” the show won three Emmy awards and was nominated for four additional Emmys.
- Initially cancelled in 2000, and then again in 2002, “Family Guy” marks the first time a television series was reinstated due to a high volume of DVD sales. 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kill Bill 18" Bride Action Figure with Sound by NECA

The Hattori Hanzo sword-equipped, 18” tall figure features motion-activated sound, with the voice of Uma Thurman herself. The figure also features a ball-jointed neck, shoulders, forearms, wrists, ankles and more.
— “Kill Bill Vol. 1” generated over $70,000,000 in the U.S. Box Office.
— Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino directed “Kill Bill,” volumes one and two.
— Lead actress Uma Thurman received two Golden Globe nominations for her role in both volumes of “Kill Bill.” 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pinky Street - Series 6 O-hara PK017 by DRAGON MODELS LIMITED

Brown-haired, green-eyed O-hara comes dressed in a black suit with black high-heeled shoes. She also comes with an alternate outfit: a white turtleneck, a pale green dress, black pants and purple shoes. Additional accessories are included. Launch date: August 2007.
— Pinky Street 5” figures are collectible, interchangeable toys based on Tokyo street fashions and Anime.
— The dolls’ heads, hair, torsos, legs and various clothing articles can be swapped to create new outfits, looks and characters.
— The Pinky Street figures are compatible with 1:18 scale dollhouses, furniture, vehicles and accessories. 11/5/2007

Kingdom Hearts 2 – Kairi by DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS

The figure stands 6-1/2” tall and features over 20 points of articulated movement. A display stand is also included. The “Kingdom Hearts 2” Play Arts figures series also includes Axel, Roxas and Sora.
— “Kingdom Hearts 2” was the second best-selling videogame in the U.S. in 2006.
― “Diamond … [has] been flexible above and beyond the call of duty as I tried to get my business off the ground,” Chad Seger of Wonko’s Toys and Games told TDmonthly in spring 2007.
— Hayden Panettiere of the hit television series “Heroes” voices Kairi. 11/5/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Love Lucy – The Audition by MATTEL INC.

This is the first “premium” doll in Mattel Inc.’s I Love Lucy doll collection. Fully articulated, Lucy comes dressed in a baggy clown suit and holds a cello. Launch date: October 2007.
— In 2002, TV Guide selected “I Love Lucy” as the second greatest show of all time.
— Lucille Ball won four Emmy awards for her role in “I Love Lucy” and the cast and crew of the show, as a whole, received 19 Emmy nominations during its six-year run.
— This item premiered at Toy Fair 2007 in New York. 11/5/2007 (Price: $39.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Dance Clea by BELLA! PRODUCTIONS

This limited edition Clea Bella doll stands 16” tall en pointe. She is made of full-body vinyl and comes fully articulated. A barre is available separately. Launch date: Summer 2006.
— The costumes and accessories of all dolls in the Clea Bella collection are designed to be interchangeable.
— Christina Bougas designed the dolls to specially capture the form, grace and spirit of dancers.
— According to Nielsen TV ratings, reality dancing shows such as “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” continually score high among the 18 to 49 age group. “So You Think You Can Dance” was even renewed for a fourth season in the midst of its third season. 11/5/2007 (Price: $78.99)

Ben 10 DNA Alien Heroes - Ben Version 2 by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

The 6" action figure comes with his own miniature light-up Omnitrix and an alien arm attachment. Press a button and Ben’s arms will move; press the Omnitrix and Ben will say, “It’s hero time!” Three different alien arm attachments are available. Launch date: Fall 2007. 10/26/2007

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 – Lei Fang Artfx Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Based on the videogame “Dead or Alive,” this multi-attired martial artist is depicted almost flying out of her inner tube. She wears her “Xtreme Beach Volleyball” outfit, which can be removed to reveal a black bikini set. The 1:6 scale PVC figure sits approximately 6” tall. Launch date: Early 2008. 10/26/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]