If you have been reading here at the site or listening to the podcasts for a while, you know I love the Green Lanterns. In fact, there is one sexy lantern I would like to get to know if I was part of the DC Universe. I’m talking about Arisia. But what is she like as a figure? This week we are looking at Green Lantern Arisia Blackest Night figure from wave 3. She is in the same wave as Larfleeze, Aquaman and Star Sapphire. Package Description After replacing her father as the Green Lantern of Sector 2815, Arisia of Graxos...

This week we’re going to take a look at a twin pack from the “Secret Wars” Marvel Universe line. This two-figure pack, (or as Hasbro likes to call it, this “twin pack”) is of Hawkeye & Piledriver. Im not going to bullshit you, I got this pack because I wanted a Hawkeye figure, I don’t really give a shit about Piledriver. It also comes with a reprint of Secret Wars #9, but neither Hawkeye nor Piledriver show up in that issue. Well, now on with the review. Please note this review is for both figures, so I will...

This week we’re looking at the Kryb Blackest Night figure, from the second wave of Blackest Night figures, by the good people over at DC Direct. Let me tell you something, this is one fucking creepy figure.. but that works, since Blackest Night is the biggest story in comics right now, because the dead are rising. Package Description Long thought to be a terrifying myth in many sectors of the universe, Kryb’s obsession with patricide and her quest to imprison “liberated” infants in the cage-like sac on...

Ok it’s that time again, where we take a look at a figure and let you know if you need to buy it or leave it at the store. This week we’re going to look at the Wolverine Marvel Universe (X-Force ) figure. Package Description Claws are only part of what makes WOLVERINE so dangerous. He has already lived three lifetimes, kept young and healthy by the healing factor that prevents him from being killed or badly injured. During that time, he has fought in a dozen wars, and learned more ways to fight than any person before...

So it’s friday and it’s time for a new Figure Friday, so this week we are going  to take a look at a Green Lantern John Stewart figure from Blackest Night. So far these toys  have not been the best around, but yet I have been loving the DC  Comic’s Blackest Night story. To be honest I know that DC Direct’s figures are not the best figures to play with, they’re more figures that are there to sit nicely on your  shelf. Now on with the review. Package Description Currently the only Green Lantern...

Figure Friday is back and this time around we are going to look at Marvel Universe 3 3/4 Vision.This figure is part of the new Second Series. The numbering on the series has restarted at 001 and this figure is number 006 .There’s no difference between series one and this series when it comes to the figure. The packaging  will have art work by .Mike Degado. The theme for 2010 is Dark Reign and H.A.M.M.E.R, and the content will be driven by Norman and his impact on the Marvel Universe. We told you all this at Comic Con last...

We have a great figure for you on this Halloween Eve. Keeping with our reviews of Geoff Johns’ Blackest Night figures, this week we have, back from the dead, Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman. Package Description The former Man of Steel from the parallel Earth-2 is the first to be revealed as a member of the Black Lantern Corps. The members of this corps share the standard of the Green Lantern villain Black Hand by symbolizing a total absence of emotion and life. Appearance He has massive broad shoulders like superman but...

By now I am sure you know about  DC’s/Geoff Johns BIG event Blackest Night. Now we find out how the toys hold up. This week we’re going to take a look at the all new DC Direct  Blackest Night series #1 Red Lantern Atrocitus figure. Red is the rage lantern, will I have rage after this review? Package Description Gathering beings that possess great anger and hate from across the universe, The Red Lantern Corps is dedicated to destroying Sinestro and the Green Lantern Corps. Atrocitus,who is responsible for the death ...

This week where going to take at look at a Comic Impact favorite since Dana, Sheldon and Rob are all fans of the Iron Fist character. Will this Marvel Universe figure make Rob fight Sheldon for his figure or will it just go in the trash? Package Description Daniel Rand is the current bearer of the immortal power of the IRON FIST. He is a living weapon, empowered with the mystical energy of the otherworldly city K’un-Lun. Trained by the immortal fighter Lei Kung the Thunderer, he was already an exceptional fighter when he...

This week we’re going to take a look at Union Jack from Marvel Universe 3 3/4 line of figures. As many of you know I tend to have a bit of a Brit Boner so we thought it HIGHLY appropriate for me to review this figure. I also am a big fan of these figures as a whole and feel that this figure stands out amongst the Iron men and Spider guys! I also am a big Union Jack fan…check out my Trade Tuesday on the Union Jack TPB. Package Description His strength and reflexes enhanced by the ancient, mystical Power of the Pendragon,...

Comicimpact will be attending the Long Beach Comic Con this weekend (October 2 – 4.) We will be working hard on getting the big news stories that you need to know out of the Con when it hits! We will also be setting up some interviews with your favorite people in the world of comics. So if your heading to Long Beach make sure to look for Dana,Rich,John,Matt J,Sebastian and Simon as they will be around impacting the con the only way they know how…We just wish we knew how that is. Also let us know you are a fan and take a picture...

This week we’re going to take a look at Ms. Marvel from Marvel Universe. This is kind of a big deal since it is the first time we’re taking a look at a female sculpt, Marvel Universe figure. This line only has two females in it, the other one is Firestar from  the 3-pack Toys ‘R’ Us Exclusive . Please note this review is NOT for the Ms.Marvel Classic figure. Package Description Her human DNA fused with that of the mighty Kree warrior Mar-Vell, Carol Danvers became the superhuman powerhouse known as...

Did you get Vengeance of The Moon Knight #1 this week by Gregg Hurwitz with art by Jerome Opeña? Well if you did not go read it right now! If you did then check out this review of Moon Knight Marvel Universe figure from series 4. Let me first just say one thing before I go on with this review. Taking photos of all white figures with an white background is a pain in the ass! Package Description No one, not even Moon Knight himself, is really sure whether he’s actually the avatar of the ancient god Khonshu, or if he’s just...

This week we’re going to take a look at The Punisher from the Marvel Universe Figures Series 3. Does he live up to his name? Will he punish the rest of your figures or will he just be a sitting duck on your shelf ? Learn all this and find out what ex President he looks like. Package Description Frank Castle, a.k.a the Punisher is the most dangerous man the world has ever seen. He operates in a shadowy realm far away from the spotlight occupied by regular heroes. Walking the dangerous line between...

Package Description Len Snart began his criminal career by concocting a ray gun designed to interfere with The Flash’s superspeed. Instead, the weapon became irradiated accidentally, its emissions instantly freezing moisture in the air. Thus armed with his new cold-gun, Snart adopted the stylized parka of Captain Cold, a supervillain specializing in thefts and freezing solid any would-be pursuers, including the Scarlet Speedster. Appearance The sculpt is very good and made up of a lot of original parts that we have not...

Package Description Ambitious millionaire Roderick Kingsley reached the top of the fashion game through criminal tactics and underhanded deals. Even in his lofty position, though, he hungered for more. When he stumbled upon a secret lab belonging to the Green Goblin, his route to power was revealed, and he became the Hobgoblin. Determined to run organized crime in New York, he set his sights on Spider-Man and the Kingpin, aiming to destroy both men in his quest. Appearance This figure does have some cool stuff that I fell in...

The Rulk from the Marvel 3 ¾ inch series is actually a good figure in a very crappy line. I don’t like this series at all. I don’t like the spindly legs and arms. I don’t like the fragility of this line. I don’t like the double joints which is a big reason I didn’t collect the Marvel Legends series. And most of all, I don’t like the choking hazards disguised as accessories. The reason why the Rulk is a good figure is it strays from the spindly legs while keeping scale with the rest of the line. Package Description Thundering...

At first this article was going to be about the DCU Classic series Superman and Brainiac Two-Pack. This is a great figure pack and the DCU Classics series is still my current favorite action figure line and blah, blah, blah. Instead I’d like to write about Mattel’s questionable business practice when it comes to releasing their action figures. Because of their company practice they make it extremely hard to get their product. Inside Mattel, there is a sub-division called Matty Collector. Through this Matty Collector line...

Since I was talking about my love of Iron Man on this weeks Trade Tuesday I told my self , hey I need to post a Figure Friday about a Iron Man figure as it has been sometime since we took a look at some of the Iron Man concept series of figures. This time around we are going to take a look at the Iron Man Inferno Armor from the people over at Hasbro. Package Description Most heroes know that when you search for a villain’s hideout, the first place you should look is an inactive volcano. When you deal with the high-tech villains...

Here’s just a sample from the DC Direct Ame-Comi line up of really well designed vinyl figures! This figure line gives us a twist on the traditional take of the female characters from the DC Universe. It gives them an anime design including the typical gigantic eyes, youthful appearance, and huge boobs that define the genre. They have also changed the costuming to reflect anime styling while at the same time retaining the traditional elements of each heroine’s costume. Several figures have been released so far, including...

This week for Figure Friday we’re going to take a look at some of the best San Diego Comic Con ‘09  exclusive figures! We will have some great reviews for you Comic Impact readers on these figures in the coming weeks. So let’s see what you’ll need to save your money for at the Con when it comes to figures that will make your friends go  “OH WOW that’s cool! Where did you get that?” AFX (Action Figure Xpress) Marvel Minimates 4-Pack – Champions  Price: $16.00 Production Run: 2,000 This...

The guys over at Mattel have a huge man-crush on Jack Kirby and that’s OK with me. The Parademon is the sixth figure in the DCU Classics line from the Fourth World. He joins Mr. Miracle, Big Barda, Orion, Lightray, and the truly outstanding collect and connect figure Kalibak from series six. With Mantis confirmed for series nine and Forager rumored for series 10, Mattel seems committed to completing Jack Kirby’s Fourth World. Package Description: Of the many warriors serving Darkseid, Lord and absolute master of the planet...

One of my favorite DC Comic characters is Batman. I used to watch the 1970’s cartoon (yeah, the one with Bat-Mite!) when I was only a few months old back in the 70’s, before Michael Jackson was walking around touching kids in funny ways. Oh shit was that to soon? Eep. So you want to take a guess at what figure we’re going to take a look at for this week’s Figure Friday ? That’s right- Batman from DC Universe Classics series 1! Package Description: After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child,...

If you have been reading Comic Impact for sometime now you know that I LOVE IRON MAN! He is hands down my favorite Marvel character of all time. Since I was a kid I was in love with all his bad ass armor, and one of the  first things I told myself when the Iron Man movie was in the works was that Marvel would grace us with a bunch of action figures in cool armor. I was right about that, as there has been a lot of Iron Man movie figures with variations on the armor. In this weeks Figure Friday we’re going to take a look...

If you have been reading any Marvel book since Secret Invasion you know that Norman Osborn is kind of a big deal in the Marvel Universe right now. This week for Figure Friday we’re going to take a look at the Green Goblin Marvel Universe Series 2! Package Description There was a time when Norman Osborn was just a man, though he has always had a surplus of ambition. Even then, however, there was a monster lurking deep within. The Goblin Serum brought that monster roaring to the surface, and caused his ambition to rage unchecked....

What is rapidly becoming my favorite toy line of all time, the DCU Classics collection, has a glaring weakness. They have yet to get Superman right and they’ve had four tries. This time they gave him a mullet. Really, Mattel and DC? That’s how you want your flagship character to be seen? You guys want to depict him with the worst haircut in the history of western civilization? Good call. Package Description: When the menace known as Doomsday came to Earth, it fell to Superman to battle him to a standstill…and the death!...

It’s Friday and that means time for a new edition of Figure Friday!  This week we take a look at The Thing in the Marvel Universe 3.75-inch action figure series. I love The Thing as he is my favorite member of the Fantastic Four… but does this figure do him justice? Package Description There was a time when Ben Grimm was consumed with anger over the hideous change wrought on his body by overexposure to cosmic rays. Over the years, he has come to accept his new look, and revel in the strength and invulnerability that...

Since Captain America #50 came out this week, I thought it was a good time to do a Figure Friday on this Marvel Universe figure. Package Description CAPTAIN AMERICA is the living symbol of the spirit and strength of America. He was created by American ingenuity at its best. Wartime super science combined with the unbreakable will of a frail, young man named Steve Rogers to mold the ultimate soldier. The Super Soldier serum perfected his body, but it is Roger’s sense of justice, love of freedom, and determination to do right...

Hey welcome to a new Figure Friday! We are going to take a break from the Marvel Universe and go back to my favorite line of toys out right now. That’s right, the DC Universe Classics a.k.a the DCUC! You are looking at the magnificent photos taken exclusively for Figure Friday. The new Comic Impact Staff member, David Dearmore, is a professional photographer and we are lucky to have him on the team taking photos of these awesome action figures! He will also post reviews and photography of the latest comic book collectibles...

So this week  for Figure Friday  we’re going to take a look at everyone’s favorite Wallcrawler and Webslinger. That’s right, the Amazing Spider-Man from the Marvel Universe line Wave 1. Package Description When he was 14 years old, a spider that had been irradiated in a nuclear experiment bit Peter Parker. Something in the spider’s venom changed him, over night, from the nerdy kid he’d been to something else entirely. Given incredible strength, speed and stamina, he reveled in his power. The tragic...

Wolverine is the most popular character in comics existence and he is also currently benefiting from a new film that came out today Now we are going to take a look at the main star of the film in his old school brown suit. As part of the Hasbro X-Men Origins: Wolverine  toys NOTE this is from there Comic Book Style line. Package Description Haunted by a past long forgotten, Wolverine spent years trying to recover his list memories. Once they returned to him, he discovered he had left a lot of business unfinished, and evil...

This week we are taking a look at a new line of toys from Shocker Toys as part of their Indie Spotlight’s. Remember the 1990’s in Comics ? Do you remember ShadowHawk from Image comics by Jim Valentino ? I sure do and now we are going to take a look at the Shadow Hawk Variant Figure. Package Description After a tragic scuffle with gang members Paul contracted the HIV virus. One of his friends, a cop name Christina Reid said she had a suit of armor that could help aid him in accomplishing his task of revenge against...

SORRY this was not posted on Friday. Our internet went down. This week we are going to look at one more  figure in the X-men Origins Wolverine line where going to take a look at Weapon X Comic Style. For a long time I have been a fan of this look for logan.  I am still mad at my self for never buying the Marvel Legends Weapon X   that  had come out in 2004. Package Description Stripped of life, memory, and even a name, the man known as WEAPON X lives only to fight at the command of the unseen men who control him. His healing...

Hey bud so last week we look at one of my favorite figure that we have review  here at Comic Impact  Deadpool (Comic Book Style)  X-Men Origins Wolverine that is one of my favorite figures that I own. This week where looking at the main man in the up coming film. That’s right Wolverine him self.Is  this the figure all X-men and Wolverine fans will be going to the store to pick up. Yes lady’s where talking about Hugh Jackman. Is this the toy you want next your bed ? Let’s find out. Package Description On the run...

If you have read this site for sometime now you know that I love Deadpool after all the guy is my moral compass. When I saw what he is going to look like in the up coming X-Men Origins: Wolverine” film. I told my self well it does not look like I am going get my hands on a sweet Deadpool figure because I never got my Marvel Legend from ToyBiz (Anyone care to send me one?). Now it looks like the people over at  Hasbro have just made this fanboy very happy as part of there X-Men Origins: Wolverine line they have some figures...

So with Flash: Rebirth by Geoff Johns coming out next Wednesday. I told my self-why not take a look at the Flash form the DC Universe Classics Series 7 for this weeks Figure Friday. Now let’s have a look the fastest man alive! Package Description As Barry Allen went about his business in the police crime lab, and electrical storm broke over Central City. Soon the lab exploded with a blinding bolt of lightning, bathing Barry in the supercharged fluids. This random combination of chemicals turned Barry into the fastest man alive!...

So all week long we have been talking about some of the Marvel Universe  from  Hasbro . Now we are going to take a look at one of these figures from Hasbro for  this weeks Figure Friday.  This figure? The Human Torch. Please note  this is  not the nova flame Human Torch figure. Package Description Johnny Storm was barely more than a kid when overexposure to cosmic radiation gave him his powers. At first, his youth made it difficult to control his powers, but years of experience have taught him a deep understanding of his...

So it is Friday and it is time for one of my favorite parts of doing this site. It is time for a new Figure Friday and this week we are going to take a look at Harley Quinn from the DC Universe Package Description An Arkham Asylum psychiatrist assigned to treat the Joker, Dr. Harleen Quinzel was instead driven mad by the Clown Prince of Crime and helped him escape. Nearly as insane as The Joker himself, Harley Quinn is a violent and unpredictable felon who will do anything to prove her love and loyalty to the Joker, her beloved. Appearance Ok...

If you don’t know who Doctor Manhattan is by now. STOP reading this blog and go read Watchmen or watch the film base on  Alan Moore, and Dave Gibbons Comic book. Ok now is time to look at a new figure for this weeks  Figure Friday. We are going to look at the big blue guy from the second wave Watchmen  action figure  . Please note this is not the  Dr. Manhattan variant that is  made with translucent plastic and limited to 5000 pieces. Package Description A complex, multi-layerd mystery adventure, WATCHMEN in set...

It is Friday so you know what time it is ………. That’s right is time to have some fun a new Figure Friday. This week we are taking a look at the new Marvel Universe from Hasbro. These figures are NOT the same size as the Marvel Legends. There are the same size as the G.I Joe and Star Wars figures also done by Hasbro. So now that I got the size out of the way let’s take a look at are first Marvel Universe Figure that has come into the comic impact offices. We are going to start it off with the first figure...

Where going to try something new here at Comic impact we have been posting a lot of reviews of action figures but for now on we are going to post them on Friday we are going to it call it Figure Friday. For the first one we are going to take a look at G’Nort. You may have seeing him in Batman and The Brave and Bold. He was part of the Justice League International back in the 1980’s. He is also part of the Green Lanterns Corps. From the pages of the much-loved ’80’s series of hilarious and action-packed stories that...