Sideshow Collectibles AVATAR AMP Suit
Sideshow Collectibles has officially announced their licensing partnership with Twentieth Century Fox on the upcoming release of James Cameron’s AVATAR. They are also starting pre-orders for their first piece in the lineup, a 21″ A.M.P. Suit maquette, which is expected to ship in the second quarter of 2010.
McFarlane Toys Halo Spartan Soldier Recon
McFarlane Toys has announced that their Halo Series 6 figures will be landing in stores and online October 2009. The new “Medal Edition” series includes new characters, new weapons, plus 10 different collectible medals. The line includes the introduction of the highly desired Spartan Recon Armor, as well as the new “The Rookie” figure from Halo 3: ODST
Available for pre-order from BigBadToyStore and other retailers. Retail price $11.99
One2One Collectibles Halo 1:2 Spartan Bust
One2One Collectibles has announced their latest Halo Collectibles addition, the Spartan 1:2 scale bust. This is the second in the line, following the September release of the Master Chief bust. Available now for pre-order, the bust is expected to ship later in 2009. Hand-sculpted, the 1:2 scale bust stands 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Cast in high-quality polystone, the bust is then hand painted with gold plating on the visor and the middle of the base. Production is limited to 650 pieces, so act fast if you’re interested in adding this to your collection. Additional busts in the Halo line will include Brute Chieftain and ODST Rookie, coming later in 2009.
Pre-order from One2One Collectibles. Retail price $224.99
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Sideshow Collectibles Disney Rocketeer Figure
The latest Rocketeer figure is now available for pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles. Scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2010, each figure is individually painted and finished, along with a detailed, real fabric costume. Standing over 19 inches tall (with base) this is an impressive figure. The 1/4 scale premium- format figure is also available in an Sideshow exclusive version with a switch-out head with a portrait of Cliff Secord.
Pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles. Retail price $329.99
eFX Star Trek Tricorder replica
eFX Inc. has announced that they will introduce a new series of high-end collectibles based on the classic Star Trek films and TV series, starting with the classic Mark IX Tricorder as seen in Star Trek: First Contact. The $350 replica will be available for pre-order soon from the eFX website, for release later this year. Limited to no more than 1,000 pieces worldwide, the Tricorders will be offered as a “Signature Edition” signed by actor Brent Spiner. For those that don’t know, Brent Spiner played the android Data in the tv series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent movies.
