Just in time for the upcoming Runaways biopic—directed by Floria Sigismondi and starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning—the Mattel toy company is unveiling its “Ladies of the ‘80s” collection’s Joan Jett Barbie. The collection also features Debbie Harry and Cyndi Lauper dolls, available in December.
Although I wholeheartedly approve of this, the first thing that came to mind was: What, no Annie Lennox or Siouxsie Sioux dolls? No Pat Benatar? No Lydia Lunch? Give ‘em time; the nostalgia machine will eventually crank ‘em all out.
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Giant Midwest Mecca of Nerditude in Oklahoma.
Phwoar! The Action Figure Museum! Kinda, resembles my bedroom!
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KnuckleBonz has unveiled a limited-edition sculpture of Jimmy Page depicted just as he appeared on stage in Chicago in 1977. The Jimmy Page II ‘Stormtrooper’ Rock Iconz figure is a fully licensed, limited edition collectible. The figure is hand-painted and numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This sculpture is licensed and personally approved by Jimmy Page.
The ‘Stormtrooper’ is the second sculpture of Jimmy Page created in a limited edition by KnuckleBonz. The first figure was released in 2007 and featured Page in his white “poppy” dragon suit and violin bow held high overhead.
Pricing and availability: The Jimmy Page II ‘Stormtrooper’ Rock Iconz is expected to ship in November 2008. The figure stands nine inches tall on top a wooden display base. This is a limited edition created by KnuckleBonz; there are only 3,000 available worldwide.
For more information, go here.
Motorhead frontman Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about the Lemmy Icon Figure (image), which is about to begin shipping from Locoape, creators of iconic figures and collectibles. An edition of 2,500 pieces is one exclusive that includes an individually numbered Motorhead ‘Ace of Spades’ playing card as well as an authentic D’Andrea Lemmy guitar pick. Also available is an autographed edition limited to only 50 pieces worldwide. (I have one of these limited ones on order!)
“I had to stand on this platform while the camera went around and did the hologram thing and then they made the model, only smaller,” Lemmy said. “They said it’s an action figure, and I said, ‘So, you’re gonna put a dick on it?’ They said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Well, then it’s not going to get much action then, is it?’ A bad name for it, right?”
Watch video footage of Lemmy talking about the action figure at this location.
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File this under the ‘I Want’ department: “…Although the punk rock career of the Ramones was short lived, the Ramones were some of the most influential rockers on the planet. Now you can bring home a little punk rocker of your own with this amazing Joey Ramone action figure. The NECA Joey Ramone action figure features the Ramones singer in all his punk rock glory. The Joey Ramone action figure comes complete with figural base for display and microphone stand for added rock star credibility. This rock music action figure stands approximately 7 inches tall and is part of the NECA Ramones action figures series.
Ok. I want one of these. I want one real bad! I think it would look so friggn perfect standing watch over my toilet bowl! So if any of you Dogmatic droogs know where one can get one of these.. shoot me an email.
Figurines of Pope Benedict XVI go on sale in a gift shop in Washington DC, as the Pope prepares to visit the United States.
Friggn Catholic fruitloops!
1972′s The Godfather is one of the most acclaimed films of all time. The story of the aging patriarch of the Corleone family transferring control of his empire to his reluctant son has captivated generations of moviegoers and brought new meaning to the word, “family.” Now, Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) has been immortalized in plastic in the form of an action figure from McFarlane Toys! Freaking awesome!
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Unfortunately I haven’t had the time to catch up on the recent exploits of Jack Bauer in the latest series of ’24′, I am looking forward to watching the episodes back-to-back when I get a chance. Having said that, McFarlane Toys will soon be releasing two new action figures based on Jack Bauer. Two figures of the show’s hero, Jack Bauer (played by Emmy® Award and Golden Globe winner, Kiefer Sutherland) are currently in production. Both are packaged as boxed sets and re-create scenes taken directly from the action-packed drama on Fox.
“Without question, 24 is one of TV’s biggest cliffhanger programs,” says McFarlane Toys’ CEO Todd McFarlane. “Kiefer Sutherland does an amazing job as Jack Bauer, the biggest reason people tune in each season. I know a lot of our fans will be excited to hear about us making figures of one of TV’s top action stars.”
Check it all out here.
I used to be a huge fan of KISS back in the day and all the way up until their massively successful Reunion Tour of 1996-1997. Although, I wouldn’t consider myself a fan these days as the band has become an absolute joke and completely ruined by greed and ridiculous merchandise opportunities that are nothing short of farcical. We won’t even begin to mention the KISS Store they were set to launch here in Melbourne, Australia. Doomed from the outset, the supposed store never even launched. The band these days is nothing but a glorified tribute/nostalgia act – I mean, dressing up your road manager in Ace Frehley make-up and costume is downright ludicrous. These schmucks think they can pull that one off but the fans are leaving them in droves.
But from the quagmire that is modern day KISS, I must admit getting a little bit excited about these new collector figures that are about to be released. The KISS band members have been meticulously recreated by Sideshow’s artistic team. Sculptor Pablo Viggiano, working with clothing fabricators Greg Mowry and Gidget Earle, has created the definitive 1:4 scale reproduction of each band member. Sideshow’s Premium Format sculptures stand approximately 18 inches tall, and utilize a variety of components, including polystone, metal, and fabrics to achieve an astonishing likeness.
Sideshow’s Creative Director, Tom Gilliland, anticipates limited editions for each Premium Format KISS figure, with an MSRP of $249.99. The KISS line will begin shipping with ‘The Spaceman’ figure in fourth quarter, 2006. A new figure will be shipped every other month thereafter, until all four band members have regrouped in your collection. Sideshow is the premier source for highly collectible figures, statues, busts, framed art, prop replicas and figure-study maquettes. Sideshow products are available online at: www.sideshowcollectibles.com, as well as through specialty shops, comic book stores, and via collectible web sites worldwide.
Based on his appearance in the video for ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ the NECA Kurt Cobain Action figure includes his guitar, rendered in painstaking detail, and part of the gymnasium floor as the base. Be on the lookout for Kurt to stand with his guitar again on store shelves late in June.
One wonders if series two will feature Courtney Love and a gun?
