Hasbro rolls out updates in their Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series lines, while Tamashii Nations, Hot Toys, and Mezco add to their rosters.
This week’s action figure news offers a diverse range of updates, primarily spotlighting Hasbro’s ongoing enhancements to their Marvel and Star Wars lines, amidst new releases from other prominent toy companies.
Hasbro’s Expansions: Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series
Hasbro is making waves with updates in their popular lines. First up, the Marvel Legends series sees a new two-pack featuring Iron Man and Spiral. This release marks part of the rebranding from Marvel GamerVerse to Marvel Games. Spiral, already a celebrated figure in the 2023 lineup, returns with some enhancements. Alongside her, fans will receive a new ’90s Iron Man figure, both available for order through platforms like Amazon and Entertainment Earth. This update underscores Hasbro’s commitment to revitalising their Marvel offerings. For more, visit Marvel Toy News.
Concurrently, Hasbro expands its Star Wars Black Series roleplay line with the release of the Jango Fett Electronic Helmet and the Thermal Detonator. Pre-orders for these items are now live, underscoring the brand’s dedication to high-fidelity replicas for avid Star Wars collectors. More details can be found at Jedi Temple Archives and here.
New Additions from Tamashii Nations, Hot Toys, and Mezco
In other noteworthy reveals, Tamashii Nations announced two new S.H. Figuarts figures for Dragon Ball Z collectors: Vegeta and Trunks from the Z-Fighters series. Both figures will be available for pre-order starting September 1st, offering fans new dynamic poses and interchangeable features. This development continues Tamashii Nations’ robust offering in the Dragon Ball Z franchise, as detailed by Toyark.
Meanwhile, Hot Toys, in collaboration with HONŌ STUDIO, is introducing new versions of the Spider-Man Homemade Suit in red and blue variants. These 1/6 scale figures reflect detailed craftsmanship based on an iconic opening sequence. This update should entice fans looking to expand their Spider-Man collections. Details are provided by Toyark.
Lastly, Mezco has opened pre-orders for its Peacemaker TV Series figure within the One:12 Collective line. This figure includes a variety of accessories, reflective of the show’s detailed character portrayal, complete with interchangeable parts and Eagly, Peacemaker’s iconic eagle sidekick. Collectors can delve deeper into Mezco’s offering on Toyark.
Overall, this week’s brief spotlights a robust series of updates across several favorite franchises and toy lines, ensuring that collectors have plenty to look forward to securing via pre-orders.
