It's time once again to thumb through the toy section of this month's Previews, and see what goodies we can uncover.<\/p>\n
DC Direct has two new 13\" figures listed on pages 124 and 125 - Batman<\/b> and two versions of Batgirl<\/b> - one in grey, one in black.<\/p>\n
Four figures based on Superman: Last Son<\/b> are listed on page 128. Bizarro, Superman, Zod and Ursa. Supes and Bizarro aren't too impressive, but the Phantom Zoners looks nice in their grey jumpsuits.<\/p>\n
Fans of Shazam<\/b> will like page 129 - almost the whole Marvel Family in one series. The standard Mary Marvel is in a red costume, with a variant in the more recognizable white. Great planning, DC.<\/p>\n
The sixth wave of DC Minimates<\/b> is listed on page 130: Wonder Woman\/Cheetah, Supergirl\/Bizarro, Sgt. Rock\/Blackhawk and Stars and STRIPE. Very cool.<\/p>\n
Three pages of McFarlane's Simpsons movie<\/b> figures begin on page 163. None really look too impressive, and they seem to be relying too heavily on gimmicks: motorized action, sound chips, etc. Know what would be a better gimmick? ARTICULATION, STUPID.<\/i><\/p>\n
Page 166 offers Spawn Kubricks<\/b>. In a really cute move, they're (mostly) based on the first series of Spawn figures: Clown with a chicken leg, Tremor with a spring-loaded hand, Overtkill with a parking meter, etc. Neat!<\/p>\n
Here's something stupid on page 167: a 12\" Real Action Heroes Spawn<\/b>. Why's that dumb? It boasts \"15 points of articulation.\" Funny, everyone else can get twice that much in half the size. 15 is nothing to be proud of.<\/p>\n
Pages 170 and 171: new Sports Picks<\/b>. Hockey and football. Does anyone care?<\/p>\n
Marvel Select has their second Marvel Zombies<\/i> figure listed on page 191: Colonel America<\/b>. With removable skullcap!<\/p>\n
Holy crap! Is the Elektra bust<\/b> on page 193 smokin' hot or what?<\/p>\n
There's an ad for Marvel Zombies<\/i> Minimates<\/b> on page 198. they're not listed for sale yet, just advertised in advance. Look good, though.<\/p>\n
Family Guy Series 8<\/b> is listed on page 454: Secret Agent Millionaire Astronaut Peter, Bathrobe Quagmire, Exercise Chris Griffin and Diane Simmons. Also from Mezco, South Park 6<\/b>, with \"Ming lee\" Cartman, Nurse Gollum, Starvin' Marvin and Mr. Slave. Jesus Christ!<\/p>\n
GI Joe Sigma 6 gets two listings here, as well: the Adventure Team<\/b> includes Team Tiger, Team Croc and a few others; Kung Fu Grip<\/b> has Flint, Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow and a Street Bike BAT.<\/p>\n
There's a ton of Transformers<\/b> movie product on page 456, but they still can't show any of it.<\/p>\n
Buffy is getting in on the BAF action, with \"The Judge\" series 1 and 2<\/b>. Buy six figures (which is actually only four characters) and build the Judge. Rocket launcher not included.<\/p>\n
Everyone loves Frank Cho's artwork, unless they have some kind of brain disease. On page 460, you can get the exclusive Monkey Boy Cho vinyl figure<\/b>. Expensive, though.<\/p>\n
Marvel Toys' Legendary Heroes<\/b> are listed on page 462. there's no guarantee these are going to be sold in real stores, so if you see a good deal online, jump on it.<\/p>\n