This is The Thing, and It's clobberin' time!

I mean THE Thing! One great action figure from Marvel Select with a rock-solid 8+" sculpt atop the Fantastic Four base.

It's a great figure, but I feel a personal connection to this one too. I'm sure everyone has funny or odd things they remember about comic heroes, and this is one of mine.  As a child, he was the superhero most like my dad - and what kid doesn't envision her daddy as a superhero? Dad's a huge, muscular man (check), friendly blue eyes (check), and to top it off...they're both named Ben. So in my childhood mind, it was quite possible that my dad was living a secret life as The Thing!

So check out this figure, it's a really great one. And even if your dad isn't at all like The Thing, he's still a great character!

Marvel Universe Series 17 Action Figures: A star lineup for the last release of 2011

With the last wave of 2011 now in stock, I can say that Marvel chose to bring a strong lineup to the last release of the year. We have not one, but two female superheroes in this release, Psylocke and Storm, rounding out any X-Men fan's wishlist for sure.



One of my favorites from series 17 has to be Iron Fist - with the recent resurgence of interest in classic Kung Fu and martial arts and a figure readily posed for combat, complete with flaming fist, this one is a certain winner.



The new version of Thunder Age Thor was  a great choice with the recent hit movie now on DVD, and Patriot is a classic American hero in the with ties to another hero featured in a summer blockbuster, Captain America. Both are well done, with Patriot's costume and shield looking especially spiffy. Daredevil rounds out the release - another master of martial arts and a very popular choice with fans.






So what do you think of the new lineup? Any must-haves for your collection, or near-misses you'll avoid?

Marvel Universe Wave 16 New Arrival Photos!

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Marvel at this: 2 new waves of Marvel Universe arrived!

TWO waves came in this week - wave 15 yesterday, and today we got wave 16 ahead of schedule! Some early pics were released from the Philippines, but we're working on getting some clean product shots ready for you too!

So let's break it down - this post, Wave 15:

Wave 15 brought us Ultron, Darkhawk, Sub-Mariner, X-23 & Steve Rogers - Captain America. You can view all of our Marvel Universe 2011 Figures here.



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What Can You Craft with a Captain America Theme?

I can't wait for Captain America to hit theaters in just a few days, so I've been watching all the new movie tie-ins and features closely. ToyWiz carries a fantastic Captain America Deluxe Metal Shield, and I think the Captain America Temporary Face Tattoo is particularly amusing. But if you're a do-it-yourself or crafty type, you might want to try some of the projects I found on Instructables.com.

 

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You can make a Captain America shield from just about anything that's round and curved, including:

• a satellite dish


• a kitchen pot lid


• cardboard and duct tape


• a barbecue grill

And even if the results aren't exactly move-accurate props, these projects look like fun and turned out fantastic for the skilled DIYers at Instructables.

If you're a fan wanting to show off your love of Captain America and your crafting skills, what would you make?

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Captain America + Harley Davidson

In just a couple of weeks, Captain America will roar into theaters on an amazing, custom Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle. What could be more definitively American than that? A hero in red, white and blue, riding one of the USA's most iconic machines to fight crime. I absolutely love this tie-in!

"Captain America makes the perfect marketing partner for Harley-Davidson as he truly embodies the iconic, heroic and American aspects of our brand," said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson's director of Marketing Communications. "Both Captain America and our motorcycles are great symbols of freedom."

True to history, about 90,000 of Harley-Davidson's "Liberator" motorcycles were sent overseas to support the troops in World War II.

All in all, I cannot wait to see this movie! The more we hear about the details, the more I want to see it! I'll be in line opening night...and then I will need a replica of this bike, at least in miniature. Though I think I'd seriously sell my car and take to the road for this! How about you?

*Disclaimer: I have never actually ridden a motorcycle, but I'd totally ride this one everywhere!

Harley-Davidson Press Release.

Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Merchandise.

Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece: Thor

Sometimes people get carried away with superlatives - everything these days is "ultimate" or "extreme" it seems. But when it comes to Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece figures, what other adjectives are there? These things are insanely detailed, down to the tiniest hair! I think the skin might even have pores!

This week brought us the new Hot Toys figure from the Marvel Thor movie, and it is pretty amazing. It's so realistic, the photos can almost trick you into thinking it's actually Chris Hemsworth. A 12" Chris Hemsworth, like the tiny lap-giraffe in the commercials maybe...

And yes, I can definitely say that I'd like the tiny giraffe and the 12-inch Thor myself...though they keep insisting that the giraffe isn't real. So Thor it is.



At $224.99, quality doesn't come cheap, but it's a lot less than a tiny giraffe would be. And it actually exists, in all it's awesome, amazing, superlative coolness.

Too many adjectives? Probably. But the details are below, see for yourself.

The 1/6th scale Thor Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the Thor movie
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Muscular body with over 30 points of articulations
- Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles, skin texture and beard
- Hair sculpture can be detached for wearing helmet
- Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including:
- One (1) pair of fists (right fist is gloved)
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms (right palm is gloved)
- One (1) pair for holding hammer (right palm is gloved)
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:
- One (1) detachable red-colored cape
- One (1) black-colored upper outfit with silver-colored patterned long sleeves
- One (1) black-colored mixed with dark blue-colored upper body armor with silver-colored circle plates on the front part
- One (1) pair of black-colored pants
- One (1) pair of black-colored boots with red stripes at the back

Weapon:
- One (1) authentic metal hammer with patterned holder and leather-like strap at the end

Accessories:
- One (1) movie-accurate helmet
- One (1) pair of forearm armors with red cloth inside
- Figure stand with Thor nameplate and the movie logo

Attention: Marvel Fans in Ohio!

The Plain Dealer reported today that Marvel Studios has issued an open casting call for extras in The Avengers movie, which will be filming in Cleveland in August and September. And whether you're a fan or not, I have to encourage anyone with the spare time and a little sense of adventure to go try to get in the cast! If you've never been an extra in a film before, it's definitely an experience to write home about!

This looks like a great one too: the celebrity lineup has Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man; Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury; Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Chris Evans as Captain America; Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow; Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye and Mark Ruffalo as Hulk.

Personally, I was only a movie extra once. The pay was mediocre and the days were long, but overall it was a lot of fun and I came away with some great stories and memories. I was offered other film work after that, but sadly, I couldn't make the time commitment to do it again, though I badly wanted to.

The Plain Dealer article has the details for this casting call, and every movie is looking for something different. But from my own experience, I can tell you a few things you can probably expect if you go:

1. Don't worry about your age, height, weight, or other features. This isn't a beauty contest - directors are often looking for a wide range of types to represent a crowd.


2. Don't try to stand out! It isn't the time for experimental hair colors or distracting makeup, unless the call is for a specific  type. Ultimately, the hair, makeup and costume people will change your appearance to suit the scene anyway. The call for The Avengers specifies your "best business executive outfit" and may expect you to wear the same clothing on set.


3. Leave the colored contacts out! We were warned time and again that colored lenses were forbidden because they appear strange on film.

When you're hired and hit the set, that's when the experience gets real!

1. Listen. Listen to everything your director or anyone in charge of production tells you. Not only must you know where to go and what to do, but they'll also probably instruct you that there will be no photos or autographs, not to approach actors and actresses, and tell you when to be absolutely silent. Breaking the rules will end your fun, so pay attention.


2. Expect to be told that you can't have your cell phone with you at all on the set. Not only does no one want an inadvertent ringtone interruption, but most would rather not have random images of the filming or the stars leaking out to the internet.


3. You'll do a lot of standing around and waiting. You'll be amazed at how long it can take to create a few minutes of film and how many times you'll do the same thing over and over before you're done. Don't worry about being too bored though, there were lots of fascinating people on my set, and we all got to know each other during the downtime. Oh, and the food and snacks they provided were excellent!


4. Don't expect to meet or hangout with celebrities. It might happen, but probably not. The star of the film I was in was fantastic for working out comedy routines for all of us during lulls in the action, but didn't approach or meet anyone one-on-one.

So if you're in Cleveland, or if there's a casting call for another film near you, I highly recommend checking it out. And remember, forever more, whenever that film is mentioned or comes on television, you get to point and tell everyone "Hey! I'm in this movie!"

New things are so shiny!

One awesome thing about working at ToyWiz is the constant influx of new merchandise - we get to see all the collectibles and toys first. Opening so many boxes makes it feel a little like Christmas, even in the heat!

So let's take a look at what's new in toys this week!



Of course, Saturday saw the release of REDAKAI: Conquer the Kairu! I'm personally into this game like no other, so start watching soon for tips, hints, tricks and information as I hone my skills!



For those of you who love Singamajigs, this one will make you smile: An Exclusive Stars & Stripes, Red, White & Blue Singamajig that plays the Star Spangled Banner, just in time for the Fourth of July!

Check the list below for your favorites, or hit our New Arrivals page to see it all!

More Beyblades!
Beyblades Metal Fusion Stamina Battle Top #BB18 Thunder Libra
Beyblades Metal Fusion Electronic Defense Top #B16 Rock Wolf
Beyblades Metal Fusion Balance Battle Top #BB69 Poison Serpent

Halo Wars & Dragons Universe Mega Bloks arrived in force!
Halo Wars Mega Bloks Set #96926 Drop Pod ODST Covert Ops Specialist
Halo Wars Mega Bloks Magnetic Figure Set #29766 BLUE EVA Spartan
Halo Wars Mega Bloks Magnetic Figure Set #29765 Team Red Green Spartan
Halo Wars Mega Bloks Exclusive Set #96815 Battle Unit II [8 Mini Figures!]



Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95205 Tailspike
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95204 Torchwing
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95203 Blackheart
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95202 Clawripper
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95129 Colt
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95124 Raven
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95123 Albatross
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95122 Terager
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95121 Amberblast
Dragons Universe Mega Bloks Set #95120 Hydrobolt

Mattel came through with the awesome WWE Wrestling Elite Collection Action figures too.
Mattel WWE Wrestling Elite Collection Series 8 Action Figure William Regal
Mattel WWE Wrestling Elite Collection Series 8 Action Figure Undertaker
Mattel WWE Wrestling Elite Collection Series 8 Action Figure Sheamus [Includes Championship Belt]
Mattel WWE Wrestling Elite Collection Series 8 Action Figure Evan Bourne
Mattel WWE Wrestling Elite Collection Series 8 Action Figure Drew McIntyre

The summer gets hotter, and so does Green Lantern while we all wait for the movie release! These started going out the door with pre-orders as soon as they hit, so order while we still have stock!
Green Lantern Movie Masters Series 1 Action Figure Hal Jordan
Green Lantern Movie Masters Series 1 Action Figure Naut Kei Loi
DC Direct Green Lantern Movie Limited Edition Tomar Re Bust
DC Direct Green Lantern Movie Limited Edition Kilowog Bust
DC Direct Green Lantern Movie Limited Edition Guardian Bust
DC Direct Green Lantern Brightest Day Series 1 Action Figure Green Arrow
DC Direct Green Lantern Brightest Day Series 1 Action Figure Deadman
DC Direct Green Lantern Brightest Day Series 1 Action Figure Aquaman

And this awesome item came too:
DC Direct Women of the DC Universe Series 3 Bust Harley Quinn

A few items from Marvel lines:
Marvel Superhero Squad Series 21 Mini 3 Inch Figure 2-Pack Wolverine & Polaris
Marvel Superhero Squad Series 21 Mini 3 Inch Figure 2-Pack War Machine & Iron Patriot
Marvel Superhero Squad Series 21 Mini 3 Inch Figure 2-Pack Spiderman & Thor

Marvel Minimates X-Men First Class Exclusive Mini Figure 2-Pack Magneto & Mystique

Marvel Minimates X-Men First Class Exclusive Mini Figure 2-Pack Emma Frost & Havok

Marvel MiniMates Exclusive Mini Figure 2-Pack Nemesis & Morph

Marvel Universe Exclusive Action Figure 2-Pack Loki & Full Size 12 Inch Frost Giant [Includes The Mighty Thor #175]

Marvel HeroClix Giant Size X-Men Exclusive Figure Sentinel Mark II


BrickArms are always popular, so we've added a few from our Mystery Packs!
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon Chainblade PEARLIZED BLUE
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon Apoc SMG PEARLIZED GREEN
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon Apoc SMG PEARLIZED GOLD
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon Apoc SMG PEARLIZED BLUE
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon Needle Gun PEARLIZED GOLD
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon Energy Pistol PEARLIZED GOLD & TRANS ORANGE
BrickArms 2.5" Scale LOOSE Mystery Pack Vol. 1 Weapon M1917 WHITE

Need a unique T-shirt for your next vacation? Angry Birds has got you covered.
Angry Birds Adult Printed T-Shirt The Word
Angry Birds Adult Printed T-Shirt Conflict
Angry Birds Adult Printed T-Shirt Bomber Face (my favorite!)

Disney/Pizar CARS are seriously moving!

Disney / Pixar CARS Movie 1:55 Die Cast 4-Pack Team Nitroade Crew [Includes Nitroade Crew Chief!]

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Push Toy Bubble Mater

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Playset Spiral Speedway

Disney CARS Mini Adventures Parade of Classics Flo & Ramone

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Slot-Car Racing Set London City Raceway

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Race Case Pop-Open Speedway

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Air Hogs R/C 1/43rd Scale Lights & Sounds Tow Mater

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Air Hogs R/C 1/43rd Scale Lights & Sounds Lightning McQueen

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Air Hogs R/C 1/43rd Scale Lights & Sounds Finn McMissile

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Air Hogs R/C 1/24th Scale Moving Eyes Tow Mater

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Air Hogs R/C 1/24th Scale Moving Eyes Lightning McQueen

Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Air Hogs R/C 1/24th Scale Moving Eyes Finn McMissile

...and a little Toy Story too:

Disney / Pixar Toy Story Exclusive 16 Inch Talking Action Figure Hawaiian Vacation Woody

Disney / Pixar Toy Story Exclusive 12 Inch Talking Action Figure Hawaiian Vacation Buzz Lightyear

 

For those of us still loving the New Phyrexia releases from Magic: The Gathering, we've got a lot of new arrivals and re-stocked hard-to-find items!

Magic the Gathering Card Game Duel Decks Jace Vs. Chandra Gift Set -Impossible to Find, but back in stock now!

Magic the Gathering New Phyrexia Single Card Rare #42 Phyrexian Metamorph [Foil]
Magic the Gathering New Phyrexia Single Card Rare #88 Moltensteel Dragon [Foil]
Magic the Gathering New Phyrexia Single Card Rare #115 Melira, Sylvok Outcast
Magic the Gathering New Phyrexia Single Card Rare #128 Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer [Foil]
Magic the Gathering Set of Both New Phyrexia Event Decks [Rot from Within & War of Attrition]
Magic the Gathering New Phyrexia Event Deck War of Attrition - Includes 2 Stoneforge Mystics!
Magic the Gathering New Phyrexia Event Deck Rot from Within - Includes Inkmoth Nexus!

We're stocked with the newest World of Warcraft Starter Decks too!

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Horde Undead Death Knight

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Horde Tauren Shaman

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Horde Orc Warrior

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Horde Goblin Rogue

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Horde Blood Elf Warlock

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Alliance Worgen Hunter

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Alliance Night Elf Druid

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Alliance Human Paladin

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Alliance Gnome Mage

World of Warcraft TCG WoW Trading Card Game 2011 Class Starter Deck Alliance Draenei Priest

"Super Heat" wasn't just the weather this week - we unpacked lots of starter decks & boosters:

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Booster Box [24 Packs]

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Booster Pack

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Starter Deck #1

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Starter Deck #2

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Starter Deck #3

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Starter Deck #4

Super Heat Skateboard Trading Card Game Throwdown Starter Deck #5

Star Wars:

Star Wars Original Trilogy Collection Action Figure #31 Bib Fortuna

Star Wars 2011 Clone Wars Animated Action Figure CW No. 44 Ahsoka Tano

Star Wars 2011 Clone Wars Animated Action Figure CW No. 50 Bariss Offee

LEGO:

Lego Harry Potter Book Building The Magical World [Includes Exclusive Harry Potter Minifigure]

LEGO Star Wars Book The Visual Dictionary [Includes Exclusive Luke Skywalker Minifigure]

 

FUNKO:
Funko Wacky Wobblers Sinestro [Movie Version]
Funko Wacky Wobblers Red Skull [Movie Version]
Funko Wacky Wobblers Hal Jordan [Movie Version]
Funko Wacky Wobblers Captain America [Movie Version]
Funko Hangover Plush Figure Alan with Baby

And wow..even more arrivals:

NECA Assassin's Creed 2 Series 1 Set of Both Action Figures [Ezio Black Cloak & Ezio White Cloak]

Transformers 3 Dark of The Moon Exclusive Deluxe Action Figure Sideswipe [The Scan Series]

Transformers 3 Dark of The Moon Exclusive Deluxe Action Figure Ironhide [The Scan Series]


Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Utility Vehicle Plumber Space Ship with Grandpa Max 4 Inch Action Figure

Resident Evil 5 Hot Toys Video Game Masterpiece 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure Jill Valentine [Battle Suit]

Pokemon Tin Poke Ball Carry Case [Includes Pikachu Figure!]

Pokemon Japanese Best Wishes 7 Inch Plush Figure Victini

Pokemon Japanese Banpresto Best Wishes 7 1/2 Inch Plush Figure Reshiram

Ghost Rider Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure Ghost Rider & Bike [Nicholas Cage]

Final Fantasy XIII Trading Arts Volume 1 Boxed Set of 4 Action Figures [Serah, Lightning, Hope & Sazh]

Jakks Pacific UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship TKO Gloves

Daimajin Revoltech Sci-Fi Super Poseable Action Figure #002 Daimajin

Friday Roundup: Lots of new arrivals!

What a week, guys - we've got new arrivals shipping out fast the day they come in! Some of the highlights and best sellers:

• Gears of War Action Figures (Series 6) from NECA arrived!  Were you all waiting for these or what? These came in and started going back out the door before they even hit the ground, and they look fantastic. I hope all of you with pre-orders are thrilled to see them!


• YuGiOh 5D's Duelist Pack: Crow, the first 5D’s Duelist Pack to focus on a character other than Yusei Fudo! Individual packs and Booster Boxes (36 packs)


• Naruto Shippuden Card Game Shattered Truth Theme Decks:  Pain and Itachi Uchiha.


• Mario Kart Pull Back Racers are awesome!


• And let's not forget Green Lantern as we continue to stock up for the movie release. DC Direct has some amazing GL collectibles, but be sure to check out the Limited Edition Hal Jordan and Sinestro Busts!


• We have new Marvel Minimates in stock, plus pre-orders too! These are HOT!


• New Japanese Beyblades have been so popular, even some pre-orders have sold out. But don't worry - we have many new arrivals in stock.

Of course, that's not all. Up for pre-order there's still time to reserve these:

• We're right on the brink the of the Redakai release! If you've never started a trading card game from Day 1, now is your chance to get in on a great one!


• Mattel WWE Wrestling Basic Series 12 Action Figures are shipping in late summer: Alberto del Rio, Evan Bourne, Wade Barrett, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton & John Morrison.


• We're also taking orders for Round 5 Bruce Lee 5 Inch Action Figures - no collection would be complete without the master!

I can't quite put everything in one release, so please check our complete list of New Arrivals and Pre-Orders to see what I missed! And as always, we welcome your questions and comments here, or on Twitter @ToyWizdotcom!

WizKids Sells Out of Marvel HeroClix: Captain America! (But We've Still Got Pre-Orders Available!)

WizKids Inc. has sold out of it's entire inventory of the newest set, Marvel HeroClix: Captain America, according their recent press release. It is set to be released in July, but we've still got pre-orders up...for now!



Three ordering options are available from ToyWiz.com:

Individual Booster Packs (5 Figures for$14.99

10 Booster Packs for $99.99

Counter Top Display of 24 Random Figures for $59.99

 

 

Action Figure Museum

No, I'm not talking about my living room here...there's an actual Action Figure Museum you can visit in Oklahoma!

According to their website, you'll find over 13,000 action figures, plus drawings from local artists. It is the devoted to the art and sculpting of action figures, so if you take the video tour, you'll see not only complete figures, but original sculpts as well.

So the next time someone gives you a hard time about how many action figures you collect...remind them, it's art!

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