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REVIEW: THE OG ACTION FIGURE - THE WOODEN MANNEQUIN!
This week, we’re having a look at the origina action figure, the one that (probably) started it all, the wooden freaking mannequin!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
THE OG ACTION FIGURE - THE WOODEN MANNEQUIN!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re having a look at the origina action figure, the one that (probably) started it all, the wooden freaking mannequin! According to wikipedia, the first mannequins (life size ones, 1:1) date all the way back to 1350 BC. There is no exact time for when the first 1:6 versions started to be used (some say 1850, others say before), so it is safe to say that those mannequins were the first original action figures, complete with articulations and all!
I found this one in IKEA (the land of the Detolf), where the store actually had a few of those displayed inside our coveted glass cabinets… THEY’RE ONTO US, GUYS!
IKEA’s “Gestalta”, with a very sober tube packaging.
What, no accessories?? Bruh!
The Wooden Mannequin has decent articulations, with ball joints pretty much every where. Today’s reviewers would crap on it due to the lack of double elbows, double knees, thigh swivels, ankle pivot,…
“Without me, there would no G.I. Joe, no TMNT, no action figures”
A TRUE INSPIRATION FOR ALL OUR FAVORITE BRANDS
The questionnable likeness, which inspired Bandai and SH Figuarts as they are still using it to this day
The very visible ball joints, that McFarlane Toys still loves to use
*Those* knee articulations, that NECA offered us quite recently with the ‘90 April figure
The beloved “ab crunch” that collectors seem to be very fond of, since removing it from the Kickstarter Spawn made everybody very sad and angry. (Pictured on Jazware’s Jungle Boy figure)
The Wooden Mannequin even comes with a stand, just like the Hot Toys figures! That’s how you know it’s premium: It has a stand.
The stand looks like one of those amazing flight stands that would make @796studios jealous! #crease
“WAIT A MINUTE… WHAT KIND OF CONTENT IS THAT? WHAT IS THAT CRAP?”
“SERIOUSLY, THIS IS FREAKING LAZY, WHAT THE…”
*THWACK!*
“This review is over.”
More news at 11:00… because the OG action figure said so!
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LIFE HACKS: WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR HASLAB SENTINEL BOX?
The Haslab Sentinels have started to show up at people’s doors, and with them comes an enormous box (and shipper box!).
BREAKING NEWS:
LIFE HACKS: WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR HASLAB SENTINEL BOX?
The Haslab Sentinels have started to show up at people’s doors, and with them comes an enormous box (and shipper box!). While most people will probably either recycle the cardboard box or display the figure inside of it (MIB collectors), some collectors may be wondering “what to do with that gigantic Haslab Sentinel box?”. Here are a few ideas for you!
AN AWESOME DOG HOUSE/CAT FORT!
Don’t be fooled by the depressed look on that puppy, he’s actually very ecstatic about getting to live inside a Haslab Sentinel box!
The other cats from your neighborhood will be 100% jealous when they see your cat’s fort!
SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS!
Turn your Haslab Sentinel box into a wonderful speedy car! All you have to do is count on your kid’s imagination, and he’ll be racing in his brand new car in no time!
A car? How about an entire summer cottage? If you ordered more than one Sentinel, you can build an entire playhouse, which your kids will absolutely love!
FOR A PERSON!
Do you have annoying friends? Just put them in the box and ship them somewhere far, so you don’t have to deal with their crappy personality anymore!
Help the ones in need! Donate your Haslab Sentinel box to a homeless person so that they can feel like they live in a penthouse. You’ll feel good about doing something nice! (Also works for yourself, if your wife kicked you out after your 5 Sentinels arrived)
If you have more than 5 Haslab Sentinels, you can even build a small apartment, and rent it, to make that Haslab money back!
More news at 11:00… Just wait until you see the Galactus box!
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MEZCO AND MAFEX IN A HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION TO SEE WHO CAN DELAY THEIR RELEASES THE MOST!
Mezco and Mafex. 2 companies that are known for their high quality products, great articulations, awesome details…and never-ending delays!
BREAKING NEWS:
MEZCO AND MAFEX IN A HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION TO SEE WHO CAN DELAY THEIR RELEASES THE MOST!
Mezco and Mafex. 2 companies that are known for their high quality products, great articulations, awesome details…and never-ending delays!
The American brand Mezco, popular these days thanks to their One:12 collective line which include soft goods, great details and tons of accessories has suffered multiple delays over the last few months/years. Meanwhile, the japanese brand MAFEX, which collectors adore thanks to their highly articulated “import” figures, have made delays in release dates a tradition. Both brands sell high quality action figures for over $90 a pop (which is pretty steep), so you would expect that the figures would come out on time, but nope… ToyFarce uncovered the truth!
Announced in July 2020, release date: May 2021… then July 2021… then October 2021…
It appears that both brands are now in a competition to see who can have the most action figures delayed at the same time! This was revealed by an anonymous source (probably a disgruntled employee, again), who told ToyFarce that their goal is to become “THE” brand that announces the most products, but actually never releases anything. “It’s the perfect cover! They just keep announcing new figures every few months, people pre-order the hell out of them, they make a ton of money, with no plan whatsoever to actually start production!” said the anonymous source. “They are Announcements/Reveal brands, now".
Announced in January 2020, release date: Aug-Oct 2020… now showing Aug-Oct 2021…
More news at 11:00… Raise your hands if you’re also waiting for a Mezco Batman ‘89!
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REVIEW: NECA’S THE BOYS HOMELANDER AND STARLIGHT
This week, we’re checking out the Homelander and Starlight figures from the awesome TV series “The Boys” by NECA.
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
NECA’S THE BOYS HOMELANDER AND STARLIGHT
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re checking out the Homelander and Starlight figures from the awesome TV series “The Boys” by NECA. NECA announced those earlier this year, as part of a Father’s Day exclusives deal with Walmart or Target, but the exclusivity was only temporary, and they were finally in stock at other retailers (BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, …).
Usual nice looking NECA boxes
First off, Homelander, or “What if Superman was an asshole”. Homelander comes with 3 headsculpts (smirk, angry and “oh my god my eyes are gone” for the eye blast effect), 2 extra closed-fist hands and the eye blast effect. The smirk headsculpt looks a bit cartoony, but the angry one is spot on. His legs also look like they’re a bit shorter than they should be, or maybe he’s just all trunk. A glass of milk accessory is also clearly missing!
Box window
Back
“I am the Homeander…”
“… and I can do whatever the fuck I want”
The texture details on the suit are nice
“You see, companies, they come and go, but talent… talent is forever.”
EYE BLAST EFFECT!
That scene when he’s just shooting in the crowd…
“What?”
“MY EYES!”
Starlight comes with fewer accessories, an extra headsculpt and extra hands/armbands. A light effect would have been great, especially since some of the promo pics let us to believe that there would be some.
Box window
Back
The costume and cape have great details too
Mine had one slighlty crappy paint app on one of the eyes, which makes her look like she’s had a few drinks…
…but luckily, we don’t see it much from far!
“I’m supposed to be this hero, idol symbol, but I don’t know what the hell I’m doing.”
On the other hand, the other headsculpt is perfect.
“Since when did “hopeful” and “naive” become the same thing?”
“We’re all alone. That’s the truth”
Great figures from NECA. I can’t wait to add the rest of the Seven to the team, and hopefully get the Boys as well. So far, NECA has announced only Black Noir and A-Train during their Comic Con panel.
Two of the Seven
More news at 11:00… Got any milk?
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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF! DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE HASLAB CAMPAIGN, GALACTUS GETS DESTROYED!
Last year, a few days after the last Star Wars Haslab campaign for the TVC Razor Crest ship ended, the ship was completely and utterly DESTROYED in the Mandalorian tv show. They say lightning never strikes twice at the same time, right? Well…
BREAKING NEWS:
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF! DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE HASLAB CAMPAIGN, GALACTUS GETS DESTROYED!
We all remember this…
Last year, a few days after the last Star Wars Haslab campaign for the TVC Razor Crest ship ended, the ship was completely and utterly DESTROYED in the Mandalorian TV series. They say lightning never strikes twice at the same time, right? Well…
Remember this?
How could we forget… (Sorry for bringing back that pain)
ToyFarce received the anonymous tip that in an upcoming coming book from Marvel Comics, supposed to come out this wednesday, Galactus will be randomly completely and utterly DESTROYED in a similar way. First we will see Galactus just standing in a big field next to some rocks, and an orange/pink laser will come out from the corner of the frame, and obliterate the Devourer of Worlds.
*PEW!* (re-enactement)
*KABOOM!* (re-enactement)
It is a good thing that the Rancor already met his demise in the Return of the Jedi (Spoilers!), but we would advise any remaining Rancors NOT to hang out in a big field next to some rocks when the next Haslab Star Wars campaign will be ending… We’ve been fooled twice already!
More news at 11:00… be careful of orange lasers coming from the corner of the screen/page!
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SCARED OF YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER’S REACTION WHEN A 30 LBS SENTINEL BOX SHOWS UP AT YOUR HOUSE? WE HAVE YOUR BACK!
The Sentinels are coming! The Sentinels are coming, guys!
BREAKING NEWS:
SCARED OF YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER’S REACTION WHEN A 30 LBS SENTINEL BOX SHOWS UP AT YOUR HOUSE? WE HAVE YOUR BACK!
The Sentinels are coming! The Sentinels are coming, guys! This week, lots of collectors have started to receive notifications from FedEx about a certain shipment coming from Hasbro!
Read that again… “Weight: 30 lbs / 13.61 kgs”. Oooof…
While some collectors clearly have no clue what 30 lbs would feel like and are already asking for help from their relatives to pick it up (true story), others started to fear the reactions of their significant others when that huge, heavy box would show up at their door.
WORRY NOT! ToyFarce and The Sonny Channel have your back! Pick one of the following options for an easy, guilt-free reception of your Haslab Sentinel, with no questions asked!
PRINT THIS:
Print this and slap it on the box when it shows up!
WATCH THIS VIDEO:
SEND US AN EMAIL:
Send an email to Toyfarce@hotmail.com, with the title “Sentinel Giveaway” including your name or username, and we will send you an email congratulating you for winning the Haslab Sentinel in a totally legit giveaway contest! That way, you’ll have an “official” proof that you won it:
Here’s what the email will look like
Thanks again to @sonnyplayswithtoys for another brilliant idea!
More news at 11:00… and don’t ever say we never do anything for you!
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REVIEW: JAZWARES’ UNRIVALED SERIES 5 + HIKARU SHIDA FROM SERIES 6
This week, we’re having a look at the AEW Unrivaled series 5 by Jazwares (minus Jon Moxley) + Hikaru Shida from series 6!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
JAZWARES’ UNRIVALED SERIES 5 + HIKARU SHIDA FROM SERIES 6
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
This week, we’re having a look at the AEW Unrivaled series 5 by Jazwares (minus Jon Moxley) + Hikaru Shida from series 6! I didn’t pick the Moxley from series 5 because I already own the one from series 2, and I didn’t pick the newer Jericho, Penta, Fenix and MJF from series 6 because…well, I do not have much space left, so i’ll start to pick and choose and only get new characters that I like (Sorry, Hager).
Series 5 (minus Moxley:) Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy), Hangman Adam Page with updated outfit, and SCU’s Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky.
Hikaru Shida from Series 6
First off, the newer Hangman figure, with updated outfit (pants instead of trunks), and a scarf over his mouth. He comes with an extra pointing hand (for the Hangman pose) and a jug and a glass, since he is an alcoholic. Yay!
“COWBOY SHIT! COWBOY SHIT!”
The details on the new outfit are great.
“Just, one second…”
“Oh come on… no more booze??”
Comparison between Hangman from series 5 with Hangman from series 2 (aka “Big feet Adam Page”)
SCU’s Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky come with very nice SCU jackets (even if i’m not a huge fan of those big rubbery jackets where you can’t move the arms at all). The details on them are pretty nice, with their catchphrase printed on Kaz’s back. The jackets are a bit of a pain in the @$$ (wow, such censor!) to remove and put back on, as you need to literally behead Scorpio Sky to remove his. They also come with the AEW Tag Team Champion belts. Unfortunately, they have broken up since… Too bad we didn’t get a SCU Christopher Daniels to go with them. RIP SCU :(
“THIS… IS THE WORST REVIEW…”
“…I’VE EVER BEEN IN!”
“SCU! SCU! SCU!”
The inaugural AEW Tag Team Champions
Jurassic Express seems to be the most toyetic ones from that wave. Those guys not only look great in real life, but their action figures are incredible. Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy both come with an extra set of hands. The fact that we can put them in their signature entrance pose (Jungle Boy on Luchasaurus’ shoulders) is freaking amazing and I’m sure I am far from being the only one who will display them like that. They’re easily the highlights of that already very good wave for me.
*ROAAAAAAAAAR!!!!*
“I am a dinosaur, and I have a master’s degree in Medieval history!”
“Here is Jungle Jack / Jungle Boy Jack / Jungle Jack Perry” (Jim Ross mispronouncing his name every week has to be a meme at this point)
“Luchasaurus, you fossil! - Hey! Don’t call me the F-word!”
Series 6 Hikaru Shida is a great first figure too. Articulation and likeness are very good. The outfit looks great. She comes with the Women’s champion belt, but unfortunately, no kendo stick. It is nice to get a few of the female wrestlers from the roster, with Britt Baker also already released in the first Unmatched wave.
“From Kanagawa, Japan…”
“HIKARUUUUUUUU SHIIIIIIIIIDAAAAAAAA!”
Shida always has some great outfits, some were based on Final Fantasy characters, but I imagine it will be tricky to get those in figure form, because of copyrights and all.
And now, time for fun pictures!
The feud between Kenny Omega and Hangman Adam Page may be on hiatus, but we cannot wait to see more!
The tag was made by the members of SCU!
Setting him up for the…
SCU LATER!
On the heels of last week’s match on Rampage… the Lucha Brothers vs Jurassic Express was an insane match.
Hurricanrana from the top rope towards the outside of the ring!!
Hikaru Shida going for the…
TAMASHII NO THREE COUNT!!! THREE COUNT!!!
Series 5 + 6
The dastardly members of the Elite have all the gold! “The Elite! The! The! Elite!”
With 2 shows on TNT every week (Dynamite on wednesdays and Rampage on fridays), make sure to catch all the AEW superstars on your TV!
More news at 11:00… Light the fuse, bring the boom, DYNAMITE!
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SECRET FINAL STRETCH GOAL? BRING GALACTUS EVERYWHERE WITH YOU!
First of all: YAY! WE DID IT! Congratulations to the Marvel Legends team! It turns out, if you provide us with huge amazing figures, we’ll buy them!
BREAKING NEWS:
SECRET FINAL STRETCH GOAL? BRING GALACTUS EVERYWHERE WITH YOU!
First of all: YAY! WE DID IT! Congratulations to the Marvel Legends team! It turns out, if you provide us with huge amazing figures, we’ll buy them!
GALACTUS COMETH… (in like, a year or something. Fall 2022)
But he’s not coming along! We unlocked all 3 heralds, Nova, Silver Surfer and Morg…
Along with a Dr Doom head! A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one! I love me some Doom.
We are about 12 hours away from the end of the campaign, and ToyFarce received an anonymous tip about an extra surprise stretch goal. The source demanded to remain anonymous. (Don’t worry, @sonnyplayswithtoys from The Sonny Channel on Youtube, your secret is safe with me!). We received an encrypted email with the following pictures…
Introducing… THE GALACTUS CARRIER! Unlocked at 25,000 backers, allegedly!
The Galactus Carrier is made of durable material, and will enable you to bring your HasLab Galactus with you on all your adventures!
The details are amazing, with Habsro logos…
Galactus heads,…
… and an exclusive design in the back! (Product not final).
You’ll be sure to make everybody jealous when going for a stroll in a park with your HasLab Galactus, inside his Galactus Carrier!
And, as is tradition, Sonny from The Sonny Channel, known for his Foiled Customs company and his contacts in Hasbro that provide him with figures immediately after each reveals, has already received one, and was seen showing it off in the Texas area.
Actual picture!
At time of writing, Galactus has 23,825+ backers (which is more than the Sentinel did!). Hopefully, we can crush that final stretch goal in time! 12 hours left! We cannot wait to go on long evening walks with Galactus…
Special thanks to Sonny for the idea and the pictures!
More news at 11:00… I HUNGER! FEED. ME. PLANETS!
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CONFUSED COLLECTOR: “THIRD PARTY? I WASN’T EVEN INVITED TO THE FIRST OR SECOND ONES!”
A third party brand is a brand that provides an alternative product, not supplied by the primary brands to the customers (thanks, Google!).
BREAKING NEWS:
“THIRD PARTY? I WASN’T EVEN INVITED TO THE FIRST OR SECOND ONES!”
ThreeZero. SooSoo Toys. Star Ace. ToysEra. Manniple (hehe…nipple). NOTA Studio. Blitzway, and many more. Those companies all have one thing in common: they have been defined by the toy community as ‘Third party’ brands.
A third party brand is a brand that provides an alternative product, not supplied by the primary brands to the customers (thanks, Google!). Basically, any action figure that is not coming from the bigger brands (Hasbro, Mezco, Hot Toys…) is considered a third party brand, it seems. For example, we’ve seen countless times collectors ask for a one sixth scale figure, in the very official form of a post on facebook: a picture of an unreleased character, with a text saying “HOT TOYS WHEN?”, but when a third party brand does release that character, collectors seem to not want it, because it does not come from the big brands that they trust. What could be the issue?
“I’ve heard that there is a third party, yes. It’s nice and all, but I wasn’t even invited to the first and second ones” says Paul, a long time Hot Toys collector. “Why would I even get to the third party if I wasn’t invited before? I’d rather just wait that Hot Toys announces the toys I want when they have their own party!”.
Some third party brands are more legit than other, and one of the best part about the ‘unofficial’ ones are the names they come up with to avoid raising any eyebrows (*cough* copyright issues *cough*). ToyFarce will hold a ‘Third party name generator’ the whole weekend on social media (instagram and facebook stories), so please, visit the pages and give us some characters, and we’ll come up with their third party names!
More news at 11:00… from “ActionfigureJokes”
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REVIEW: BANDAI SPIRITS DEMON SLAYER (KIMETSU NO YAIBA) TANJIRO KAMADO MODEL KIT
This week, we’re building a model kit with the Bandai Spirits Demon Slayer Tanjiro model kit!
TOYFARCE REVIEWS:
BANDAI SPIRITS DEMON SLAYER (KIMETSU NO YAIBA) TANJIRO KAMADO MODEL KIT!
It’s Wednesday, you know what that means… ToyFarce reviews!
Tsuyoku nareru riyuu wo shitta… Boku wo tsurete susume...
(That opening theme song was played during the closing ceremony of the Olympics. Insane!) >>
This week, we’re building a model kit with the Bandai Spirits Demon Slayer Tanjiro model kit! Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) is a very popular manga and anime, its movie “Mugen Train” broke all sorts of records earlier this year in cinemas, and the second season is coming out later in 2021. It’s a tale as old as time, the story of a brother and sister, the sister gets possessed by a demon, and the brother becomes a demon slayer to try to save her, and meets other demon slayers along the way , one is a coward, and another wears the head of a boar as a mask. Like I said, classic story. The series is mostly known for its beautiful, stunning animation. Each episode is a masterpiece, beautifully animated, and the soundtrack is also very good.
I missed out on the Buzzmod Aniplex and Figma figures of Tanjiro due to discovering the series too late (and the Buzzmod one costing an arm), but since I still wanted to have him on a shelf, I picked that model kit. I was also intrigued by it, since I’m used to do either robot figures (Gundam, Evangelion) or Cup Noodle model kits.
The box!
Details about painted parts
No glue needed!
Tanjiro: Deconstructed!
Step 1: NAILED IT!
“Please… Kill me…”
Nightmare fuel!
Okay… The face and hair look pretty damn amazing.
You wouldn’t know that it’s a dozen tiny pieces clipped together. Amazing!
Behold my sticker skills… I put them *NEARLY* correctly!
Tanjiro’s “plaid shirt” in 9 pieces
It’s all just clipped together!
The first 4 parts
Tadaaa!
The level of detail is crazy. There was even a sticker for the hole under the sandal, where the straps meet!
The finished product
“I can do it. I know I can do it.”
“No matter what, I can do it! I can fight!”
“I swear your big brother will save you no matter what!”
Water Breathing: Fourth Form… Striking Tide!
Sun Breathing: Dance of the Fire God!
I like how those model kits always weigh nothing. It’s a nice little kit that was fun to build (it took about 40min), and it looks good on a shelf. If it was up to me, I would have added the big wooden box to put on his back, or next to him. There’s already another version of this one coming, with a different blade (with fire effect). No idea if they will do other characters, but I might pick them if they do.
More news at 11:00… Water Breathing: Eleventh form… Dead Calm!
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