It's time once again to thumb through the toy section of this month's Previews, and see what goodies we can uncover. Scheduled to start shipping in January.<\/p>\n
Our first listing isn't actually a toy, but it is related. On page 108, DC's new comic Joe the Barbarian<\/b><\/i> is one of those \"toys come to life\" stories that are all the rage right now, but in this one, the toys that come to life include a big trucky robot and an all-black commando with a sword.<\/p>\n
DC Direct has another on of their re-release box sets on page 125: the Detective Comics box set<\/b> includes Silver Age versions of Batman, Robin, Riddler, Batgirl and Batmite.<\/p>\n
History of the DC Universe<\/b> series 4 is here on page 128 with Captain Atom, Nightwing (the Superman disguise one) Martian Manhunter and Kobra.<\/p>\n
McToys has NFL<\/b> and NHL<\/b> figures on page 158, but what's this stuff about \"Collector Level\" figures?<\/p>\n
The Mister Amperduke<\/b><\/i> graphic novel on page 206 will appeal to Lego enthusiasts.<\/p>\n
Also not strictly toy-related, but IDW's Cobra II<\/b><\/i> series is starting. The first series was some truly excellent spy fiction, so the sequel is probably going to be big, as well. Page 235.<\/p>\n
Hey, look, the Clerks Inaction Figures are making a return from the grave - literally. on page 306, you can order the Night of the Living Kev<\/b> zombie Kevin Smith toy.<\/p>\n
Ghostbusters Series 3 box set<\/b> is on page 313, with the long-awaited Walter Peck, secretary Janine and gooey Ego and Zeddemore.<\/p>\n
On page 314, you can order the Spider-Man's Friends and Foes<\/b> Minimates, with Black Cat, Vulture, Doc Ock and yet another battle damaged Spider-Man.<\/p>\n
More Battlestar Galactica<\/b> toys? Admiral Cain, Dr. Baltar and Mustache Adama wait on page 315.<\/p>\n
There's going to be a Marvel Select Iron Man<\/b> based on Iron Man 2<\/i>, with a flip-up mask to reveal Robert Downey Jr.'s face. Check out page 316 to see him.<\/p>\n
Page 318 is a big one. You get Futurama Series 8<\/b> (Mom and Chef Bender), Smurfs<\/b> things that sound like Superhero Squad style, the GI Joe Cobra Island packs<\/b> and then new Rise of Cobra<\/b> toys: polar assault Duke, Deep Freeze Destro, Frost Bite Polar Commando, Night Fight Storm Shadow, Desert Pilot Ripcord and Desert Zartan.<\/p>\n
Speaking of Rise of Cobra, page 319 has two new GI Joe vehicles<\/b>: Cobra Fury and Wolf Hound. There's also a listing for DC Universe Series 12<\/b>, if you want to pay 20-effing dollars per figure.<\/p>\n
There's a new Wolfman Mez-Itz<\/b> on page 324, right next to the Marvel Legends two-packs<\/b>.<\/p>\n
There is a TON of Transformers<\/b> stuff on page 329-330, including new Mighty Muggs, and movie toys in every size class!<\/p>\n