Toy Fair 2012 : Bandai : Power Rangers

Back into Toy Fair 2012 coverage with a run down of all Bandai is dishing out for Power Rangers this year! It's been a tough fight, but your favorite skittles colored Kung Fu kids are back on top and they look to keep that spot for the foreseeable future, starting with this year's Super Samurai theme! This expands on last year's Samurai theme, allowing kids already familiar with the previous show to continue the adventure along with familiar characters and power sets rather than throw them into a new forest or space theme that would force them to start all over again. Bandai, as always, are offering a wide array of toys and role play items to meet the demand for this eternally awesome brand.

note for hardcore fans: I used a lot of the pre-written press from Bandai, but peppered it with plenty of info from my walk through, so read on!

Saban’s Power Rangers® is the iconic kids action brand universally recognized throughout the world for its adventure, heart, and humor. Now in its 19th year in the U.S., the Power Rangers franchise has “powered up” into Super Samurai with bigger battles, badder-villains and super-sized heroics. Airing on Nickelodeon, the unique live-action TV series allows boys to “morph” into their first super-hero experience where teamwork is the key to good winning over evil. In this latest installment, the Power Rangers must harness the power of an all new Black Box Morpher, super-powered weapons, Shogun mode, and the biggest Megazord ever – Gigazord!

Together, Bandai America Incorporated and Saban Brands roll out the newest line up of Power Rangers toys! All aligned with the “Power Rangers Super Samurai” TV series, the line includes unique action figures, vehicles, role play items and Megazords, which make this brand stand out from the rest.

Power Rangers 2 inch Mini Battle Figures 6 pack : Super Deformed figures inspired by the Power Rangers mobile app game on iTunes. SRP: $19.99

Retrofire Megazords : Offering a smaller, sleeker design of highly articulated Zords straight from the show. Of interest is that these seem to be in scale with the popular Revoltech toy series, allowing you to cross your Power Rangers big bots with classic bots from that line! SRP: $14.99


Power Rangers 4 inch Action Figures : The Rangers clothing and battle gear reveals different levels of power taken on in the TV show. Super Mega Modes and Shogun Modes will both be reflected in this figure line!

Power Rangers Build and Morph Sets : Allowing you to build your 4 inch action figure from the ground up. Also includes an emblem that converts into a Zord. SRP: $16.99

Power Rangers 6.5 inch Morphin Figures : The Power Rangers Battle Morphin Figure is ready to protect earth from evil! Keep villains away by unlocking a cool “morph” feature using a joy stick featured on the back of the figure. Utilizing cool toy technology this superhero is posed with unique battle gear ready for training or battle. Place your thumb on the back of the figure in the joy stick dial and wield the Ranger’s weapon with complete control in any direction! As seen in the TV series, this weapon action enables the Rangers to protect earth, and now you can practice training moves with your own Ranger! Available in 4 Ranger colors this Fall! SRP: $12.99


Power Rangers 12 inch Shogun Figures : 3 ways to play - Mega Mode..add all 14 pieces of Shogun Ranger Armor for a second mode and then pose him his final Ultimate Shogun Mode. SRP: $24.99

Morphin Vehicles : Morph into 7 different Morph Modes! Includes battle armor that is interchangeable with other vehicles and work as weapons for your action figures as well. SRP: $6.99



Power Rangers Sword Cycle with Figure : Put your Power Rangers Sword Cycle in motion to race to anywhere evil lurks, in style! The Samurai inspired translucent swords on the Cycle can detach. Collect the 4-inch Power Ranger figures (each sold separately) and attach the swords onto their hands. For added power collect and combine the Sword Cycle with multiple items in the ZordBuilder Collection (each sold separately): the Samurai Megazord or Transporter Vehicle (#31575 and #31560, respectively). Kids can enjoy their own unique Megazord to blast away evil! Collect them all! YAY..Motorcycles for hands!! SRP: $10.99

Power Rangers Zord Vehicle with Figure : Straight from the Power Rangers TV show comes this awesome Zord Vehicle to help battle against evil! The Zord Vehicle comes with a Ranger set in a battle pose ready to protect. The Zord Vehicle features its own unique feature to seek out and defeat villains. Collect any of the 4-inch Power Ranger figures (sold separately) and attach the figures onto the Zord Vehicle. Provide a powerful boost by collecting and combining the Zord Vehicle with multiple items in the ZordBuilder Collection (each sold separately): the Deluxe Megazord or Deluxe Vehicle (#31575 or #31560) and create your own personal Zord power! Or collect ALL the Zord Vehicles and Deluxe Megazords (each sold separately) and combine them together to create the Samurai BattleWing, Samurai Battle Cannon, or Samurai Gigazord! SRP: $14.99

Tiger Tank with Figure : Transform into tank, Zord and missile launch. Said missile shoots 6 feet! Comes with a Stealth Samurai Ranger 4 inch figure. SRP: $24.99

RC Megazord : A remote controlled robot that can walk down the hallways and beat off all the evil villains (~snicker~). His eyes light up and he has a motion detector so if you were to swing your arm, he would swing his arm as well! SRP: $39.99

ZordBuilder Collection : Historically, one of the most unique and compelling features of the Power Rangers line has been and continues to be, our ZordBuilder collection. Construction is an aggressively growing segment, but traditional construction sets can be so square. Bandai has fused action and construction to deliver a creative play-pattern that allows kids to build 18 show-accurate Zords and Megazords or an infinite number of their own Zord creations and extend the Power Ranger play experience.

A perfect example of the ZordBuilder collection is the Gigazord. As seen in the TV series the Gigazord is the ultimate Megazord, and can be created by combining 3 Deluxe Megazords (Bull, Claw and Samurai) and 4 Zords. That’s 40 individual pieces, combining together to create the Power Rangers strongest weapon.

Power Rangers Deluxe Megazord : When the iconic Megazords and Zords come together they form the Gigazord. This sleek take on the Rangers most powerful weapon has 3 creative ways to play:

Morph to Megazord mode
Morph to Space Ship mode
Morph with other items in the ZordBuilder Collection (sold separately) to build a unique Megazord or Zord!

The ZordBuilder Collection allows you to create your own hero and take your Deluxe Megazord to the ultimate level. The Megazord is a must have for both children and collectors for the past 20 years of Power Rangers history! SRP: $29.99

Bandai also offer a smaller scaled Gigazord for those that don't have an opportunity to collect all 7 pieces to form the massive ZordBuilder Gigazord. This piece is articulated for play and morphs into a space ship.

Ranger Masks : Sturdy masks with comfortable padding inside as not to squish your tender face bits. These come in Pink, Blue, Red, Green and Gold. SRP: $9.99

Power Rangers Deluxe Training Helmet : Morph into Red Ranger with the Power Ranger Deluxe Training Helmet. Includes messages from Red Ranger and the Super Samurai theme song! Wear the Power Rangers Deluxe Training Helmet in Mega mode to defeat the villains. Or gain even more power by morphing the Helmet from Mega mode into Ultimate Shogun mode with a quick conversion of the crown. This helmet is the perfect addition to all the Power Rangers gear! SRP: $29.99

Power Rangers Battle Gear : The Barracuda Blade features light up elements and a sheath that can attach and detach with the press of a button. The disk element is back and will be offered across the role play weapon lines, allowing your lil Ranger to power up before battle. SRP: $14.99 The Black Box Morpher (in stores now) which features swap out displays to communicate with the Rangers and phrases from the show. There is also a light feature on top, allowing you to write out your kanji symbol in the air and Morph into battle...or pretend to, depending on the limits of your crazy brains. The Deluxe Hand Gear comes in the Red Ranger's Mega Mode form and includes wrist bands with motion sensor technology that activates sounds when you karate chop your little sister. SRP: $24.99

Power Rangers Deluxe Battle Gear : Unleash the Power of the Super Samurai Ranger with the Bullzooka! Multiple battle sounds (activated by pulling the trigger or activating the super disk) allow kids to reenact their favorite action where good prevails over evil! This gear has distinctive morph features to replicate the morph sequences seen in the TV Series. Collect the Spin Sword and Black Box Morpher (each sold separately) to make this the Super Bullzooka. Or collect the Mega Blade sword (sold separately) to combine and create the ultimate Shogun Spear! SRP: $29.99 . They also had the Shogun Buckle (my favorite) on display that shifts modes with the addition of those disks. We asked if they give thought to those "larger children" (wink wink) who will want to rock the Shogun Buckle and were told it is for kids, so you're on your own in making this bad boy fit!

Ranger Training Set : Providing kids with all the gear they need in one pack. For instance, the Red Ranger set includes a helmet mask, Spin Sword, 3 different disks to power the spin sword up in different ways, the official Power Rangers badge, a PR belt and belt buckle to keep it all safely secured. For the Gold Ranger, you'd swap in the Gold mask and his signature Barracuda Blade.

We asked about more classic Power Rangers offerings; especially baddies like the recently released Rita Repulsa and were told there will be some surprises & exclusives for the 20th anniversary coming up. MEGA FANS TAKE NOTE!!

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Young Justice: Legacy RPG Coming Soon

Little Orbit, a worldwide game publisher, announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the Young Justice: Legacy video game set to ship in early 2013 for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo's Wii(TM) system, and the Nintendo DS(TM) hand held system.

New episodes of the Warner Bros. Animation series Young Justice will air beginning Saturday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network as part of DC Nation, the network's brand-new one-hour block of exclusive kids' television programming and shorts based on DC Comics characters. In Young Justice, teenage heroes Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis are tasked by the Justice League to act as their covert operations team. Armed with superior skills, weaponry and powers, the team must do battle against a wide array of villains from the DC Universe while trying to prove to themselves, and to their superhero mentors, that they too have what it takes to be a hero. The official website currently lists 12 heroes and 12 villains to be revealed at a later date. Their journey is further complicated when they face the many unpredictable obstacles that arise in their path from inexperience and youth.

In Young Justice: Legacy fans can look forward to an original storyline set in between Seasons 1 and 2 of the television series, written in collaboration with show writers Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti. The game is packed with fan favorite playable characters, cameo appearances by popular Justice League heroes and villains, and includes online multiplayer as well as local multiplayer modes.

"The TV series is a fantastic combination of compelling writing, witty humor, iconic art, and exciting action sequences. The creators have done an amazing job blending over 180 DC Comics characters into their show filtered through a new, youthful perspective," said Matt Scott, CEO of Little Orbit. "The new video game contains a slew of cool features and a large playable cast of familiar heroes, but our core mission is to create a unique experience that fits seamlessly into the world of the show and offers a new way to interact with these popular DC Comics characters."

Keep watching http://www.youngjusticelegacy.com for new info as it drops!

Toy Fair 2012 : Jazwares : Adventure Time

If you're anything like me and 1000 or so friends I know who are glued to the TV every time the Adventure Time theme song plays, then you were psyched for toys when Jazwares announced their plans. Since that time we've seen some so-so action figures, poorly painted pvc's, odd, gangly plush and some role play and super sized talking plush worthy of the show. Could it be Jazwares had no idea what they had their hands on and just played it safe & cheap? If their showing at Toy Fair this past week is any indication, they may be getting the picture! Here's a rundown of things on tap...

Single carded pvc figures with a clam shell that won't let the figure roll around in the package anymore were the first of many revelations. Yay. Most characters are ones we've seen in the collector 2 packs. Coming soon are Finn, Ice King, Weapon Jake & Walkman Finn. New "Collector's" 2 figure packs include a Wizard Pack with Uber powered up Finn and Afro & Mustache Jake, a Gladiator Pack with a Brawling Finn, a Ghost Warrior and Mud Jake, and a Battle Pack with Finn swinging a mace (with a knife tied to his ankle) and Jake making a bomb out of his foot. You'll also see a Deluxe Six Pack with Battle Finn, Beemo, Marceline, Finn, Jake and Lumpy Space Princess (all figures previously released in 2 packs).

New Plush include Finn in his sleep wear, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Ice King, Lady Rainicorn, Lumpy Space Princess, Fiona and Cake. We'll also get a larger sized Ice King & Lumpy Space Princess and pillow like, flat plush of Jake and Lumpy Space Princess.

Larger sized action figures for 2012 include Finn in a Jake Suit annnnd...nothing else was on display, BUT, we did see some larger vinyl pieces of the Gut Grinder, Beemo and Ice King. I can definitely see the pluses in doing larger rotocast vinyl, as it could potentially give us the larger monsters for the little pvc figures to fight, so I'm sure you'll share my confusion with Ice King and Beemo as part of that initial lineup. Adding to that confusion, Jazwares is bringing in ANOTHER figure scale with a mini figure line that looks to be the series they are willing to put their energy behind, boasting a wide array of characters specific to episodes we love. Characters on tap are Prince Bubblegum, Fiona, Mr. Cupcake, Peppermint Butler, Princess Bubblegum, Marshall Lee (Marceline's male counterpart), Cinnamon Buns, Cake (the cat) and Ricardio, Ice King's evil heart! These appear to come in 4 packs with packaging that looks like Finn's sword. THAT'S HOW YOU HAVE FUN WITH THIS LINE!! One 4 pack is a "Deluxe Fiona and Cake Pack" with Fiona, Cake, Bubblegum Prince and Marshall Lee while the other is a ZOMBIE related "Deluxe Undead Pack" with a zombie candy corn, zombie ice cream cone, zombie cupcake and zombie Finn! A third 4 pack contains Finn, Princess Bubblegum, Cinnamon Buns and Peppermint Butler.

BUT WAIT! THAT'S NOT ALL!! Jazwares lit a fire under their Adventure Time product development crew and came up with half a dozen fun toys and electronics to drain your wallet quicker than you can say SLAMACOW. Items include a Jake shaped nerfy football, splat toys of Jake and Lumpy Space Princess, Finn and Jake (respectively) headphones and ear buds, cases for the iTouch 4, grow your own Finn and Jake, Finn's hat replica, an MP3 speaker & ear buds set featuring Beemo (!!), a Bucket of Finns (which we suppose is like a barrel of monkeys), a bucket of Jakes, a new sword for Finn with a skull on the hilt and an eye just below the blade, annnnd a Deluxe Bucket of Ooo, which seemed like a game as it stated "Battle the Ice King" on the top.

I love the direction the company is going in with these mini figures! Let's hope they incorporate a Tree House playset, Candy Kingdom Diorama & Ice King's lair as they move forward and give fans all the characters they can handle to fill them up. So long as the quality is there when they hit retail stores, I'll gladly empty my wallet for Jazwares.

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Toy Fair 2012 : Dark Horse : Game of Thrones

Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to announce, in partnership with HBO, a vast Game of Thrones product line debuting in the spring of 2012, leading up to the show’s second-season premiere in April. Licensed product categories derived from the series will span a large range, including statues, busts, and action figures; prop and jewelry replicas; and barware, stationery, and other collectibles. This exciting new line of products debuts with a range of branded magnets, patches, playing cards, coaster sets, and more.

“We are delighted to be part of HBO’s licensing roster for Game of Thrones. We are big fans of the television adaptation,” said Dark Horse’s VP of Product Development, David Scroggy. “We are working closely with HBO to develop a line of products inspired by the series that will delight the fan base.”

NOTE: if you haven't watched the show and are planning to, slight spoilers ahead.

The Daenerys Bust (sculpted by Gentle Giant) has been approved by HBO and the actress Emilia Clarke, depicting her emergence from the ashes with a newborn dragon on her shoulder at the close of Season 1. Note the subtle hints of ash on her skin and hair. The idea was to suggest this moment while retaining the overall beauty of the character. The base of the bust shows the ornate woodwork seen on the wooden chest which contained the three dragon eggs. There are plans to do one paint variant on the dragon (green, blue and black), as there were three born in this episode. This will be a shared exclusive with Entertainment Earth and the HBO store.

Daenerys is the only sculptural piece we are seeing right now due to the line being fast tracked to meet the March release date of the DVD/Blu-ray for season 1 (click to pre-order!) They had only JUST gotten the license in late September! David Scroggy remarks “We took the iconography of Game of Thrones and created some products we could reproduce quickly while still having them be of quality.” We are told there will be an end cap at Barnes and Nobles with the DVD and some of Dark Horse’s products for you to snap up. Best Buy is doing a promotion as well with DH’s coaster set and the DVD. David assures us “While we have been creating this first wave of stuff with thoughts on timing, we’ve also been quietly developing much more nuanced pieces for the collectors. We’re in Game of Thrones for the long haul!”

Two poly resin pieces will follow the release of the Daenerys bust; a 13 inch statue of Jon Snow with his Dire Wolf Ghost, semi crouched and ready for battle on a snow covered base with his sword in hand, and a replica of the throne itself. We’ll see two scales for the throne with one being around 12 to 13 inches boasting extreme detail and paints, and the other, a smaller replica similar in scale to HBO’s paper weight, only with far more detail. Both are fairly far along in production so expect pictures in the very near future. HBO sought out Dark Horse to be the licensor for their products, so to create the best line possible, they’ve been feeding DH reference from key moments/characters/situations from the show’s second season (set to run April through September) so they could be sculpting pieces now. They are getting so specific, we are told one such moment is from episode 9 of season 2, kept tightly under wraps of course, but you can see the level of trust involved. Hell most of the Dark Knight Rises licensors had trouble getting the new bat suit right, most likely because the designs were under lock and key. With HBO and Dark Horse really working as a team with access to props, character costumes and photo reference from the set as scenes are shot, it is hoped you’ll get a line that will blow your mind! With that thought, know the next two pieces in production are being kept secret, as they are specific to the next season.

So the release schedule breaks down like this…

Daenerys bust in late June
Thrones statue / Jon Snow statue late August/September
A third sculptural item that may make it in time to be shown at San Diego Comic Con and be in stores for the holidays
And the fourth..a stone carving of a primitive wolf seen over a crypt translated into book ends!

Also on tap…jewelry, miniature shields, and miniature crowns. We asked if full size prop replicas were a possibility and while Dark Horse like the idea, they would rather explore things you can actually use, like a particular whine goblet with a dragon’s foot stem. David says they put together a wish list of things they would like to make and came up with over 200 items! Now the challenge is what to make and when to release it. “We are fans ourselves so we give considerable thought to what is going to ring true. We don’t want people to think we are just slapping stuff against the wall.” Current items coming this March include…

Throne Journal – $9.99
Daenerys Journal – $9.99
Hand of the King Pin - $12.99
Character Magnet Set - $8.99
House Sigil Magnet Set - $8.99
Stark Mug – $12.99
Targaryen Mug - $12.99
Magnetic Bookmark Set - $6.99
Playing Cards - $4.99
Embroidered Patches – Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, Stark - $4.99 each
Sigil Coaster Set – Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryenm, Stark - $9.99












Further down the line we’ll see items bearing the squid sigil of the House of Greyjoy, who have a strong role in season 2. We are also told the Westeros gods are a big element in season 2, so expect some product to reflect them. Dark Horse has pages of reference to draw from with items containing antiqued metals, distressed leathers and such that will inform their products.

Nothing is set in stone at the moment past what we are able to show you and those items we have said are absolutely coming, so if you’d like to see something you can’t live without, now is the time to be heard! Leave your thoughts in the comments below and we’ll make sure Dark Horse reads them.

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In the Future We Make Our Own Toys

Long ago in the days of Action-figure.com, we discussed rapid prototyping machines and the possibilities they present in allowing toy companies to break away from dependency on production in China, which would be a revolution for the industry. Now, that dream is very nearly realized. Break.com posted a video yesterday outlining the wonders of a company in Massachusets that has developed a replicator machine that can reproduce an object WITH working parts to within an accuracy of 40 microns..which is slightly smaller than a human hair. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF TOMORROW!!! Check this out...


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Star Wars XXX on DVD Next Week

ha...RADICAL shift in tone from My Little Pony to bowm chica bowm bowm, ain't it? Just think of it as a reflection of my manic mind. We don't take porn tooooo seriously here, and neither does Axel Braun and company. Don't get me wrong, they get down to business, but Axel has thrown away the boring confines of lame stories only designed to lead to sex and has given the industry the jolt in the ass it has needed. That said, Star Wars XXX is going to be the biggest selling title of the year. Did you have any doubts?!

note: Pew Pew is the official sound of laser blasts. Don't read more into it!

Leading adult studio Vivid Entertainment and Axel Braun Productions are set to release their eagerly anticipated joint production, 'Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody.' A new action-packed trailer for the film has been posted on YouTube, where it generated 500,000 views in 48 hours, and the full feature will be available online today, Feb. 14th at vivid.com and in stores across the country on Tues., Feb. 21st.

The epic adult parody movie, directed by multi-award winning Axel Braun, is believed to be the biggest-budget production in the history of the adult entertainment industry, and stars Vivid Girl Allie Haze, as Princess Leia.

"'Star Wars XXX' is destined to be the best selling adult parody ever," said Steven Hirsch, founder/co-chairman of Vivid. "Our first teaser on YouTube has already been viewed by over a million people, and we expect an even larger viewership for the new trailer. This far surpasses even our Batman XXX: a Porn Parody trailer. We've incorporated an incredible array of special effects into this movie and it is by far our most expensive and elaborate production. Axel is a master at his craft and he definitely hit it out of the park on this one."

"The original Star Wars is regarded by many as the greatest sci-fi movie of all time," noted Braun. "In our adult spoof everything is skewed and filled with so many subtle in-jokes that rabid Star Wars fans will know instantly that we speak their language."



The re-imagined Luke Skywalker of Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody is anything but the savior of the galaxy; he's nervous, immature and has never seen a naked woman in his life. Han Solo was a scoundrel in the original; in the parody he's become an actual felon. Obi-Wan Kenobi is portrayed as a relentless drunk, more interested in finding his next bottle and ridding himself of the petulant Luke than in rescuing Princess Leia, who appears as a militant feminist, whose only use for men is as pawns on her game board. Darth Vader is the goofy villain in scary, black armor; C-3PO is every bit the metrosexual droid we always thought he was; and R2D2 has the foulest mouth in the galaxy. The plot parodies the story of Episode IV but with hilarious and sex filled twists on the way to the ultimate Death Star battle.

Axel Braun directed the title with extraordinary enthusiasm and his legendary attention to detail. "We worked diligently so that adult movie fans who know the original movie will be impressed," Braun said. "From the opening crawl to the final credits, our version looks and feels like the original, but we've poked fun at it and added the sex scenes that adult movie fans have imagined for years," added Braun. "The casual adult movie viewer will find this parody funny, entertaining, sexy and probably better than they would expect an adult film to be. But for the adult entertainment fan that is also a Star Wars fan it's going to be nothing short of a geek-gasmic fanboy wet dream!"

Viewers will take a trip behind the scenes with an extensive "making of" featurette and, as with all Axel Braun parodies, a non-sex parody version of the movie will also be included in the DVD extras.

The all-star cast is led by Seth Gamble as Luke Skywalker, and Allie Haze, as Princess Leia, with Rocco Reed as Han Solo, Dick Chibbles as Chewbacca, Lexington Steele as Darth Vader, Tom Byron as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Aiden Ashley as Brea Tonnika, Kimberly Kane as Senni Tonnika, Rihanna Rimes as Oola, Gia DiMarco as Swill Corey, Jennifer White as a female tusken raider, Eve Laurence as RK-421, Brandy Aniston at TK-422, Derrick Pierce as Labria, Danny Wylde as Yerka, and, in a perfect example of truly inspired casting, flamboyant drag-queen diva Chi Chi LaRue as the voice of C3PO.



Ignore the date on that one. Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody is in stores February 21st!

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My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express will arrive on DVD on February 28, 2012, from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Hasbro Studios. Featuring 5 pony-riffic episodes, Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express will also offer bonus features such as Meet the Ponies, sing-a-longs and coloring sheets. It will also include “Yipper Caper,” the very first episode of the new Pound Puppies series.

In My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express, the benevolent Princess Celestia, ruler of Equestria, selects unicorn Twilight Sparkle for a very important assignment - to learn about the most important magic of all: friendship. With her new friends, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie, Twilight sets out on amazing adventures, and they all learn what it means to be true friends. The My Little Pony Friendship is Magic series is currently airing on The HUB.









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My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: The Friendship Express is priced at $14.97 and is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Cast & Crew Interviews & REVIEW!

Toy Fair wasn't the only thing going on this week! Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance hits theaters tomorrow, giving the world of super hero films its darkest defender yet. We sat down with the actors and crew who lit a fire under the old GR's tired, boney ass and turned him into the relentless demon we knew he could be! Can't say anything more about the film until midnight tonight, but over on Dread Central, we've got the interviews posted right now.

CLICK HERE to hear from Directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor!

CLICK HERE to read Idris Elba's thoughts on his role in the film!

CLICK HERE to read about how Johnny Witworth unleashes his inner demon!

CLICK HERE to hear from Nicolas Cage on what makes Johnny Blaze tick!

and now...CLICK HERE for the REVIEW!

Toy Fair 2012 : Spin Master : La Dee Da Dolls

Companies are bringing some originality to the table this year with new doll lines stressing creativity and heart. One such company is Spin Master, whose La Dee Da line is sure to grab the attention of little n big kids alike. Here's the skinny...

Here’s the stitch-uation: La Dee Da is an outrageous fashion label created by a talented teen named Dee and her 3 BFFs. These girls find inspiration everywhere they look. Even ordinary things inspire HAUTE fashion and design ideas! Whether it’s shakeup makeup, fierce outfits, or crazy purple curls, Dee and her friends always go for the bold. La Dee Da invites real girls to create, imagine, and express themselves through a new kind of fashion play. It’s dee-licious!

DEE Signature Doll : Meet Dee, an extraordinarily talented teen fashion designer who creates the most amazing outfits with her super-creative BFFs. From scarlet streaks to wild eye makeup, anything goes! This doll allows girls to imagine themselves as stylists and designers, too. Dee‘s dress transforms from an a-line to a bubble skirt. Her oversized flower can be worn in multiple ways. Start styling – and creating extraordinary new looks with La Dee Da Designs!
Age: 6+ Includes: 1 Doll, 1 Fashion, Flower, Bag & Shoes. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99. Available August 2012

NOTE: The first doll has a New York theme with Statue of Liberty inspired makeup. It's called I Love NY, natch'!

SWEET PARTY COLLECTION : How do New York’s trendiest, up-and-coming fashion designers celebrate a sweet 16th birthday? By creating the most amazing candy-themed outfits to wear to the party! Dee and her BFF’s are inspired by delicious treats like peppermint, lollipops, and cotton candy. Next, they add outrageous hair, makeup and accessories. It’s the perfect recipe for a SWEET birthday bash! Age: 6+ Includes: 1 Doll, 1 Fashion, 1 Party gift & 1 Pair of shoes. The lineup includes...
Dee as Candy Dots O‘ Fun
Tylie as Peppermint Blast
Cyanne as Cotton Candy Crush
Sloane as Lollipop Swirl
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99. Available August 2012.

WORLD TRIP COLLECTION : What’s the best part about going to fashion school? The OUTRAGEOUSLY awesome class trip! This year, Dee and her friends are going to every fashion capital imaginable. And, they’ll be jetsetting in the most over-the-top country inspired outfits. From the jetway to the runway, more is more! Bon voyage, lucky girls! Age: 6+ Includes: 1 Doll, 1 Fashion, 1 Travel Bag & 1 Pair of Shoes. The lineup includes...
Dee as Bollywood Bright
Cyanne as Toyko Pop
Tylie as Viva La France
Sloane as Safari Dreams
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99. Available August 2012.

LA DEE DA’S FASHION DESIGN SKETCHBOOK : As fashion designers, Dee and her friends are always jotting down glam ideas. With this sketchbook and markers, girls can dream up their own fabulous looks. Stickers and stencils create outrageous designs! Age: 5+ Includes: 1 Sketchbook, 3 Markers, Tons of Stickers and Stencils. Suggested Retail Price: $12.99. Available August 2012.

LE BUN’S CLOSET : La Dee Da‘s favorite fit model is their dapper dog, Le Bun. He’s a fur-ociously stylish pup! The La Dee Da girls are always making crazy outfits for him out of scraps from other projects. Girls will want to collect all his outrageous outfits and accessories so they can create their own fido-fabulous looks! Age: 6+ Includes: 1 Dog, 1 Outfit & 1 Accessory. Suggested Retail Price: $5.99. Available August 2012.

LA DEE DA - STUDIO FASHIONS : La Dee Da invite girls to play with fashion and dream about design. What better way to explore than with mix ‘n match outfits and accessories? Collect them all to build a whole closet full of possibilities, from sassy daytime looks to can’t-miss party gear. So chic! Age: 6+ Includes: 1 Transforming Fashion, 5 accessories & 1 Pair of Shoes. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99. Available August 2012.

Targeted to girls aged six to ten, La Dee Da™, delivers a unique new combination of fearless fashions, fabulous accessories and activity booklets complete with the girls’ back story and “do it yourself” activities.

“We are thrilled to launch our exciting new fashion doll line, La Dee Da. La Dee Da is about a teenage fashion designer Dee and her super talented BFF's. You will be blown away by their incredible imaginations and over-the-top looks”, says Nicole Perez, VP of Marketing, Spin Master. “La Dee Da encourages all girls to design their world and turn ordinary to extraordinary."

In addition to the retail launch of La Dee Da, the brand will extend into the digital space with interactive content on LaDeeDaGirls.com and innovative apps for the iOS platform. Girls can
participate in the adventures of Dee and her friends with e-Stories for the iPad. The website invites them to follow the stories and design ideas of the La Dee Da girls, create designs of their own, play games, and more. Games will also be available on iPhone and iPod Touch so you can play them wherever you go!

Line extensions and accessories include DEE Signature Doll, Sweet Party Collection and World Trip Collection and Fashion Design Sketchbook, Le Bun’s Closet and Studio Fashions will all be available in August at leading retailers and specialty stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, and online at www.LaDeeDaGirls.com. Dolls retail at $19.99 MSRP ($24.99 MSRP in Canada); accessory items range from $5.49 to $12.99 MSRP.
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Toy Fair 2012 : MEGA Bloks : World of Warcraft

Ooooo...what MEGA Bloks has in store for you! The WOW gang hasn't been this entertaining since they got together and sang "The Internet is for Porn"!

Fans will soon be able to bring the iconic World of Warcraft to life with the new Mega Bloks highly-detailed customizable figurines, dragons, vehicles, battlescenes & more in the fall of 2012! MEGA Bloks World of Warcraft is the exclusive construction toy collection based on the world’s leading MMORPG (massively multiplayer online roleplaying game). COMING SOON!

And that's all we knew...until now.

Before we go into this, know that I have never played the game, so I know little more than nothing. Visuals I pulled online are just to show you what I saw. They are not pics given by MEGA. The pics at the bottom are the actual toys. No detail shots were permitted.

Figures: All the armor is interchangeable among around 45 packs

Sets include...

Arthas and Sindragosa (the dragon) - Arthas is on an icy white base with semi-translucent blue ice spikes.

Goblin Zeplin - 3 figures and a bolt launcher to bring down the Zeplin seem to be included. Zeplin has a projectile. Figure on the craft is a Tauron.

Siege Engine Attack Set - Demony elf looking guy in red armor and a blue wraith looking creature with smoke under him (like the figure from DC Direct). Siege Engine has a catapult on the front. In the pic it is flinging fire balls. The actual sieging is being done on a bit of castle with a brown haired character defending it. He's got yellow and black armor with what look like dragon wings on the shoulder parts and is carrying a grey staff. He's also got a catapult so he can fire right back.

Barren Land Chase - Includes a shark looking rocket vehicle with an orc rider vs a dark purple elf guy wearing yellow armor and brandishing a purple sword. He rides a blue sabretooth-like creature with silver armor.

DeathWing's Stormwind Assault - Three statues outside of a castle. One looks like a Valkyrie with a bow and a hawk on her hand, a bearded guy in robes and a warrior with a broken sword. All the blocks for the castle look like white-ish stone with grey markings. There's a purple armored dude on top with a curly mustache. You also get a catapult, treasure chest, gargolyles, 2 more figures (a dark elf in a darker purple than the last one I described, blue hair with white and gold armor, and annother warrior with longish brown hair, brown and blue armor and a line across his face ; Varian Wrynn?) and a greyish brown dragon with translucent yellow wings and silver highlights on his body. Looks amazing! He's breathing fire in the picture on the box. Over 100 pieces in the dragon and another 100+ on the castle.

Smaller sets include a Gnome Flying Machine, Swift Wyvern with Tauron rider, Goblin Trike, Swift Griffin with wolf warrior rider, and then individual character packs including Darkarrow standing in front of two pillars and a lions head crest on a banner, Healson in front of some pointy structure, Waridge (troll looking thing) in front of a rock and a structure with his faction flag , and Palstrike in front of torches and a stone structure.

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