Welcome back once again to an all new Toy News Tuesday! We’re the one weekly column right here on ScienceFiction.com where we seek out all of the awesome news you need to know about any announcements and cool happenings in the toy industry and put them all in one easy to find place for you!

We can’t speak for everyone, but we seem to have found ourselves in that weird time of the year where we are excitedly hunting for new toys, but a lot of retailers are still hoarding mass piles of old stock that didn’t move during the holidays and just aren’t restocking new merchandise! Hopefully, it won’t be too long before we see some great new stuff on the shelves. In the meantime, scroll on down to check out the Toy News for the week of January 28th, 2020!


Black Widow Weaves Web At Target and Walmart

Marvel super-spy and premiere female Avenger finally getting her much overdue self-titled solo film this Spring and Hasbro is understandably hype about it! This week Hasbro has announced two new retailer exclusive comic-styled Black Widow 6″ scale Marvel Legends figures that will be releasing alongside the new movie-themed wave of figures.

Walmart shoppers will be able to pick up a new figure of Natasha Romanova in her classic grey jumpsuit. This figure is sporting her signature short hair and comes loaded with lots of weapons and blast effects to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the action!

Meanwhile, over at Target collectors can find Black Widow in a new white jumpsuit with longer hair. This figure also comes fully loaded with guns and blast effect pieces.


Both of these new retailer exclusive 6″ scale Marvel Legends ‘Black Widow’ figures are set to hit stores starting this week for just $19.99 each.

Diamond Select Fights For The Users

Beloved cult classic film ‘Tron’ is finally set to get its due from Diamond Select Toys with the new ‘Tron’ Series 1 Deluxe Figures! This week they released new in-package photos of the first wave of 7″ scale figures, which includes Tron, Sark, and Infiltrator Kevin Flynn, on their new blister card packaging. Each of these figures is expected to have 16 points of articulation.

And now for the disappointing part. We’re sad to say that while these were originally solicited as an upgraded ‘Tron Select’ line that would include pieces to build your own Recognizer vehicle from the film, plans seem to have fallen through and the Recognizer parts will no longer be included. The silver lining to this is it means that the figures have dropped $5 each in value to just $20 each now. These figures will still be packaged with a number of interchangeable hands, as well as an Identity Disc and some special Discs with effects.

Diamond Select Toys new ‘Tron’ Series 1 action figures are set to release this February.

Coming Soon From Diamond Select Toys

We may still be in the midst of a cold winter chill, but our good friends at Diamond Select Toys are preparing for some hot summer fun with some new June solicitations! There are new items from all of your favorite licenses including ‘Star Wars’, ‘Predator’, ‘Ghostbusters’, Marvel and DC Comics, and more! Check out the full solicitations and images from DST below!

STAR WARS MANDALORIAN MK1 1/6 SCALE BUST

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! People can’t stop talking about The Mandalorian on Disney+, and now the highly requested mini-bust is here! Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, this 1/6 scale bust depicts the bounty hunter with blaster and flamethrower at the ready, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Bust comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $120.00


DC GALLERY COMIC METAL BATMAN PVC STATUE

That’s some heavy metal! Batman dons Tenth Metal armor for his battle against the Dark Nights in this exclusive 1:8 scale PVC diorama based on the epic Dark Nights: Metal storyline! Wielding a sword and shield as he steps over cleaved tentacles, this approximately 9-inch sculpture is made of high-grade plastic and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Shawn Knapp, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella. Formerly a GameStop exclusive.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

DC GALLERY COMIC POISON IVY PVC STATUE

Every rose has its thorn, and this one has Poison Ivy! Rising out of a giant flower, a green-skinned Pamela Isley greets the morning sun in this sultry sculpture from the DC Gallery Diorama line. Based on her comic-book appearance, this approximately 9-inch diorama is made of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Shawn Knapp, sculpted by James Marsano. Formerly a GameStop exclusive.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

DC GALLERY SCARECROW PVC STATUE

The Scarecrow stalks in this new PVC diorama in the DC Comics Gallery line! Standing approximately 10″ tall, Jonathan Crane wields a pitchfork and spreads fear as the latest sculpture from DST. Made of high-quality PVC and featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications, it comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alterton.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

DC PREMIER COLLECTION TAS WONDER WOMAN STATUE

Complete the Trinity! Wonder Woman joins Superman and Batman as the next animated-style statue in the Premier Collection! Measuring approximately 12 inches tall, this dynamic sculpture shows the Amazonian warrior wielding her golden lasso, and is limited to only 3,000 pieces. Featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Varner Studios.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $150.00

GHOSTBUSTERS LEGENDS IN 3D STAY PUFF 1/2 SCALE BUST

That’s a big Marshmallow Man! The Villain of the original Ghostbusters film gets captured in his largest scale ever, with this approximately 10-inch resin bust! Sculpted in half-human-scale, this portrait features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color, hand-numbered box. Limited to only 1,000 pieces! Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $175.00

HORROR D-FORMZ BLIND BOX DISPLAY

The horror, the horror! Three horror legends unite for the first assortment of Stylized D-Formz PVC figurines! Pennywise, Annabelle, the Nun and Regan from The Exorcist fill out the assortment, along with rare variant Nun and Regan figures! Each figurine comes packaged in a blind box, with 12 boxes in each counter display. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Gentle Giant Ltd.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $95.88

IT 1990 GALLERY PENNYWISE PVC STATUE

He’s come back! The original Pennywise the Clown, played by Tim Curry in the 1990 TV Mini-Series IT, is now the newest character in the line of horror-inspired Gallery Dioramas. Depicting the clown in mid-transformation, this approximately 9-inch sculpture is made of high-quality PVC, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

MARVEL ANIMATED DR STRANGE STATUE

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! By the Vishanti! Doctor Strange wields an adorable axe and casts a super-cute spell in this, the latest animated-style statue from the Marvel line! Based on the variant cover artwork of Marvel Comics, this approximately 5-inch statue comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Paul Harding.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

MARVEL GALLERY COMIC JIGSAW PVC STATUE

He’s gunning for the Punisher! Wearing his iconic white suit, the scarred assassin once known as “Billy the Beaut,” now known as Jigsaw, steps over broken glass with knife and pistol in hand in this new Marvel Gallery Diorama. Based on his comic-book appearance and made of high-quality PVC, this approximately 9-inch sculpture features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Alterton.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

MARVEL GALLERY COMIC STAR-LORD PVC STATUE

Who? He’s Star-Lord, guardian of the galaxy and all-around cool guy! Leaning against a wall and listening to his Walkman, Peter Quill is the newest exclusive PVC diorama in the Marvel Gallery line! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this high-quality plastic sculpture features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color window box with a fifth-panel flap. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Cortes Studios. Formerly a GameStop exclusive.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

MARVEL PREMIER COLLECTION ARCHANGEL STATUE

The X-Man, X-Factor member and former Horseman of the Apocalypse takes to the skies in this new statue of Warren Worthington III, a.k.a. Archangel! With his metal wings extended, Archangel stands approximately 14 inches tall, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Limited to 3,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alejandro Pereira.In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $400

MARVEL SELECT BLACK WIDOW MOVIE TASKMASTER FIGURE

The long-awaited Black Widow movie is almost here, and the villain is just as cool as the heroine! Taskmaster arrives on the big screen to menace Natasha this spring, and he’ll be on toy shelves this summer, as part of the Marvel Select toy line! This approximately 7-inch action figure includes multiple accessories and 16 points of articulation and comes packaged on display-ready Select action figure packaging. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $29.99

NBX SELECT SERIES 9 FIGURE ASSORTMENT

The Nightmare continues! Series 9 of the hit Nightmare Before Christmas action figure line brings the music with the Halloween Town band! Three figure sets feature Jimi the Bass Player, Jimmy the Accordian Player (with James the Sax Player), and Snowmobile Jack Skellington in his goggles! Plus, when you collect all three sets, you can build the Snowmobile, sled, and gift sack! Each 7-inch-scale figure features multiple points of articulation and comes packaged in display-ready Select action figure packaging. Sculpted by Cortes Studios.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $179.94

PREDATOR 2 GALLERY HUNTER PVC STATUE

The hunt continues! The Predator line of Gallery Dioramas moves on to Predator 2, capturing that movie’s City Hunter in a moment of triumph! Raising a skull and spine over his head, this sculpture of a masked Yautja warrior stands approximately 11 inches tall with detailed sculpting and paint applications. Made of high-quality PVC, it comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, hand-sculpted by Eli Livingston.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $49.99

STAR WARS EP9 SITH TROOPER 1/6 SCALE BUST

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! The Rise of Skywalker has come! The new Star Wars movie introduced the world to Sith Troopers, with their distinctive red armor, and this new mini-bust depicts one wielding a matching blaster rifle. Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, this 1/6 scale bust features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios.

In Shops: Jun 24, 2020

SRP: $120.00

New Neca First Looks

Last year, science fiction fans celebrated the 40th Anniversary of ‘Alien’; one of the most iconic films the genre has ever seen. This week the team at NECA  has released new images and information for their upcoming ‘Alien’ 40th Anniversary toyline. Yes, they’re a bit late for the party (these were originally set to release last summer) but better late than never we always say!

In an effort to give fans more of what they want, NECA has decided to expand this line far beyond what it was originally implied to be. The toyline now consists of three special assortments of three figures each; totaling nine figures in the line. Each of these three assortments will be sold at a different retailer, with the line split between Target, Walmart, and Specialty Stores. Some figures are expected to be simple re-releases of older figures in new packaging or with upgraded/updated accessories or sculpts.


Some of the re-releases like Dallas in his spacesuit, the White Concept Xenomorph, and an updated Ellen Ripley figure, can be seen in the preview box art for the ‘Alien’ 40th Anniversary packaging. New figures we know we are getting include Parker (shown last year at Toy Fair) and the newly revealed Brett. It is also a pretty safe bet we will be getting a new version of the Big Chap Xenomorph in some form, considering he’s the big-bad of the film.

We will keep you posted on more news on the ‘Alien’ 40th Anniversary collection as details become available.

If that isn’t enough for you, NECA also dropped the bombshell that they have a whole new ‘Ace Ventura’ Retro 8″ figure coming our way soon! This marks the second 8″ Retro styled figure based on the classic 1994 comedy film. This new figure is based on the ‘Shady Acres’ scene, and includes two interchangeable head sculpts, a cloth outfit (with tutu!), and a Yorkshire Terrier! Check out the images and info from NECA below.


From the 1994 comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, this clothed action figure is based on Jim Carrey’s appearance as he goes undercover at Shady Acres to investigate the mysterious Ray Finkle.

Ever-stylish, Ace is dressed in a short sleeve button up, plaid shorts, and a tutu, standing 8″ tall and is fully articulated. Additional contents include 2 brand new head sculpts and an accessory of Wiggles, the Yorkshire terrier.

 

Toxie Rides Again!

Super7 is back with an all-new wave of ReAction Figures and they’re bringing your old pal Toxie! This new wave of ReAction Figures is based on the short-lived ‘Toxic Crusaders’ animated series and brings us six of our favorite characters including-

  • Toxie
  • Headbanger
  • Major Disaster
  • Junkyard
  • Dr. Killemoff
  • Radiation Ranger

These are set to be released this coming week on Super7’s website. They are expected to retail for $18 each.

Do or Do Not

Funko is heading on down to Dagobah in a galaxy far, far, away for the latest addition to their ‘POP! Towns’ toyline! ‘Star Wars’ fans will be excited to see this ‘Empire Strikes Back’ 40th Anniversary edition set featuring Yoda and his hut! This is due in stores later this Spring.


And with that, we bring this week’s Toy News Tuesday to a close! What do you think about the new items announced this week? Do you plan on picking up anything we mentioned in this week’s column? Are there any lines or brands you’d like to see more coverage of? Let us know in the comments section below!