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Preview DAM Toys Ghost series 1/6 Special Ops Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson

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DAM I want this and I want this now :) This latest preview of DAM Toys offering of a Special Operations Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson from DAM Toys Ghost series No. SF001 is making me all excited and giddy like a child on Christmas Day morning

There are lots of new stuff being released with this set but the Spartan-like helmet and futuristic looking body armor is getting me all hyped up.


DAM Toys Ghost series SF001 1/6 scale Special Operations Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson 12-inch military figure parts list will include: 1/6 scale real like head sculpt, DAM 12-inch action body, 3 gloved palms for holding weapon, A-frame ballistic helmet, Head-Loc retention system H-nape, MPLS LED light, helmet rail, helmet ears, helmet chops, VAS Shroud for helmet, ANAVS NVG mount, AVS9 Night Vision Binocular with battery pack, SORDIN headset, U94 PTT, AN/PRC-148 MBITR radio, 2.0 M frame ballistic eyewear. Scroll down to see more pictures!




Also comes with Combat suit, combat pants, BDU belt, body armour, shoulder plates, duty belt, pelvic protection, TALON drop-leg magazine pouch, MBITR radio pouch, hydration pack with tube, combat boots, SOC patch A, SOC patch B, GLINT patch, Morale patch A, Morale patch B, light stick (long) x 2, light sticks (short) x 2, cable ties x 2, combat knife with scabbard


This is even cooler than the recently released Soldier Story 1/6 scale FBI CIRG (Critical Incident Response Group) 12-inch Figure - see the preview pictures HERE. I already got the FBI CIRG figure (see my HAUL) but just haven't found the time to take it out and review it. Too many toys, too little time haha














AR-15 rifle with RISII, UBR stock, AN/PEQ-15 laser, COMP M4 reddot sight, MBUS back up sight, M4 2000 flashhider and suppressor, low profile rail cover x 2, grip, scout light with low profile mount, 5.56 pmag x 6, GNE2 fastmag M4 mag pouch x 3, sling adaptor, rifle sling


Glock-17 pistol, Glock 9mm 17-round magazine x 2, Glock 9mm 30-round magazine x 1, Glock CQC Serpa holster, belt loop paddle, CQC single stack pistol mag holster x2




Whether or not this is what the military is currently using or testing remains to be confirmed although the ultra cool helmet has indeed surfaced and is being used / tested.

The rest of the gear / garb looks like it came right out of Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon. Josh Duhamel as U.S. Army Lt. Colonel William Lennox, the Commander of the classified strike team NEST – an international taskforce battling Decepticons with the Autobots – wore this almost exact same attire (see pictures below)


Check out my kitbash 1/6 scale Josh Duhamel as US Army Captain William Lennox 12-inch figure (from the first Transformers movie) HERE :)

Doesn't matter if this DAM Toys Ghost series 1/6 scale Special Operations Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson 12-inch figure is real or fiction, it's just way too cool to be ignored. I want ONE... No, make that TWO and I want it now haha

Tom Cruise as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt in MI4: Ghost Protocol from Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure

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A substantial part of the plot of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the fourth of the Mission: Impossible film series, takes place in and around the Burj Khalifa and involves Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt having to scale a large section of the exterior using high-tech adhesive gloves in order to access and hack the building's security systems. Filming included stuntwork on the building's exterior with some scenes shot in the IMAX format.


In the fourth film of the franchise, Hunt (having just escaped from prison) and his IMF team are blamed for an attack that destroys the Kremlin, resulting in the entire IMF division being disavowed. Despite lacking their usual resources, connections, technology, and backup, their mission is to find and stop a madman intent on nuclear war, having been 'ordered' by the Secretary of Defense to escape custody, retreat to a 'forgotten' safehouse, and track down the people truly responsible for the attack.




This is the recently released Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure which is most likely inspired by Tom Cruise as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt as seen in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.


Having already reviewed the box packaging and its contents in the previous post, this is actually the second outfit that comes with the set :) It's basically two outfits for one price. All I had to do was find another 12-inch figure body for the second alternate 1/6 scale head sculpt of Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt that came with this purchase.


Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is wearing black tee, Black vest, climbing pants, special climbing gloves like the ones used in the film (high-tech adhesive gloves in order to access and hack the building's security systems), socks and climbing shoes


He also has wind goggles, laser glass cutter with pouch, walkie-talkie radio with pouch, utility pouch


Scroll down to see more pictures of this Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale custom hand made Final Mission 12-inch figure (limited to 200 pieces)


Here are close-up pictures / shots of 1:6 scale Tom Cruise as IMF (Impossible Missions Force, fictional independent espionage agency) Agent Ethan Hunt as seen in the 2011 Mission: Impossible IV – Ghost Protocol movie


Close-up view of the vest,


pants and shoes,



and the high-tech adhesive gloves used to access and hack the building's security systems by climbing the outside of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m (2,722 ft).




Here's a picture of the back of the vest with walkie-talkie radio in pouch, utility pouch and laser glass cutter in pouch


NEXT: How does the Brothers Production 1/6 scale laser glass cutter and walkie talkie radio look up close? Also close-up pictures of the Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt head sculpt with wind goggles :)

Incoming: DAM Toys 1/6 scale The Gangsters Kingdom Spade 3 12" figure (Wayne Rooney?)

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DAM Toys have been churning things out fast and furious ;p at least in the "previews" department. What do I mean? They have been giving us previews after previews of their upcoming products / prototypes but the production department / factory can't seem to be pumping out the actual 12-inch products fast enough i.e. there's quite a big gap from preview to the actual release.

But I am not really complaining haha more of an observation. I love all that DAM toys is doing at the moment, giving us so many options and choices that I wish I have a big bank account to draw from and buy them all LOL but alas most of us have to choose which to buy and which to let go and hope that we won't regret later.


The one line I am not regretting buying at the moment is DAM Toys Gangsters Kingdom 12-inch figures :) This is the third figure to be previewed (see my review of DAM Toys first Gangsters Kingdom 1/6 scale Spade J 12-inch figure – animated Jason Statham HERE, HERE and HERE plus preview pictures of Spade 2 HERE) and as far as I am concerned, they are all looking very NICE. I am rather tired of the overrated and overhyped Iron Man 3 suits of armors that we have been bombarded with lately ;p so this is most refreshing for a change. Plus these 12-inch figures are so much more affordable and unique (one-of-a-kind)! Scroll down to see more pictures.




This DAM Toys 1/6 scale The Gangsters Kingdom Spade 3 12-inch figure will come with two 1/6 scale head sculpts with the additional stocking mask on head sculpt (so as to prevent staining on the first head sculpt - brilliant move on DAM Toys part) plus 12-inch Action figure body, Long sleeve black T-shirt, ACU Waistcoat, Camouflage trousers, boots (one pair), axe (tomahawk) with holder, Pistol pockets, left hand long Bracers, right hand wrist band, Camouflage belt, Butt stock ammo holder (for shotgun cartridges), Remington 870 pump action shotgun, M9 pistol, Necklace and three different hands


The mask and overall style reminds me of the Marvel comics character Crossbones, a henchman of the Red Skull famous for carrying out the assassination of Captain America.


I really like the skull mask head


Remove the mask and you get Wayne Rooney?


For those who don't know, Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.


That's three out of three for Gangsters Kingdom :) What do I mean? The three head sculpts released so far are all from England - Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones and now Wayne Rooney


I love this stylized interpretation of the Manchester United footballer


The 1/6 scale ACU Waistcoat looks to be very nicely done




He even has the England tattoo on his right trigger hand



Where can I place the order please haha

Preview Art Figures AF012 1/6 scale Soldiers Of Fortune 2 - Gunner Jensen 12-inch action figure

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The Expendables is a 2010 American ensemble action film written by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone, and directed by Stallone. The film is about a group of elite mercenaries tasked with a mission to overthrow a Latin American dictator whom they soon discover to be a mere puppet controlled by a ruthless ex-CIA officer. It pays tribute to the blockbuster action films of the 1980s and early 1990s, and stars an array of action veterans from those decades, including Stallone, Eric Roberts, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Gary Daniels, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Schwarzenegger in a cameo role), as well as more recent stars such as Randy Couture, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, and Steve Austin. The film did well enough for a sequel which did even better than the first.

One of the members of the Expendables is Dolph Lundgren who plays Gunner Jensen. Dolph Lundgren is a Swedish actor, director, and martial artist. He belongs to a generation of film actors who epitomise the action hero stereotype, alongside Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Steven Seagal, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.


Lundgren's breakthrough came when he starred in Rocky IV in 1985 as the imposing Russian boxer Ivan Drago. Since then, he has starred in more than 40 movies, almost all of them in the action genre. He was Frank Castle in the 1989 film The Punisher, making him the first of three Punishers to play on the big screen, the other two being Ray Stevenson (check out the awesome 1/6 scale version HERE) and Thomas Jane (1/6 scale version HERE)




It looks like Art Figures might finish what Hot Toys started. Hot Toys has released just one Expendables figure so far and that is the 1/6 scale Movie Masterpiece Series MMS138 Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) figure (see the preview pictures HERE). They recently announced that they will be releasing a second Barney Ross figure (see pictures HERE) - MMS194 Expendables 2 Barney Ross 1/6th scale Collectible Figure but no other figures in the series have been mentioned. Art Figures has already released their AF-010 1/6 scale Soldiers of Fortune 12-inch action figure "Lee Christmas" (pictures HERE) and now they are following that up with Gunner :) Looks like between Art Figures and DAM Toys, I've got all the figures I want!


With the Art Figures 1/6 scale Dolph Lundgren head sculpt, one might even be tempted to kitbash their very own Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle / The Punisher 12-inch figure


Art Figures AF012 1/6 scale Soldiers Of Fortune 2 12-inch figure will come with a 1/6 scale head sculpt, 12-inch figure body, black hoodie, black combat pants with knee pads, Black Tactical Vest, Holster, gloves, black beanie (cold cap), Milkor MGL 140 grenade launcher, 40mm grenade x 6, M9 pistol, Remington M870 Shotgun with 3 shotgun shells, HUGE knife


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Review III Brothers Production 1/6th scale Final Mission 12" figure: Ghost Protocol Ethan Hunt

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This will be my third and final post on Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure which is most obviously inspired by and based on Tom Cruise as IMF (Impossible Missions Force) Agent Ethan Hunt in Mission Imposssible 4: Ghost Protocol. IMHO I think this is a very good release by Brothers Production as this 1:6 figure certainly resembles Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt from the 2011 film. Looks much better than the Medicom Toys version (prototype pictures HERE) and costs way less plus you get two figures in one box (see my earlier review of the other figure HERE)


Tom Cruise performed a sequence where Ethan Hunt scales the outside of the Burj Khalifa tower, which is the tallest building in the world, without the use of a stunt double. Although Cruise appears to be free solo climbing in the film with the help of special gloves, in reality he was securely attached to the Burj Khalifa at all times by multiple cables. The cables were then digitally erased in post-production by Industrial Light & Magic.




Well, after scaling the exterior of the building wearing the high-tech adhesive gloves (seen in the earlier post) in order to access and hack the building's security systems, Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt has to use the special tools to get into the building.


Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is wearing wind goggles, black tee, Black vest, climbing pants (minus the high-tech adhesive gloves which has already been shown earlier), socks and climbing shoes


The vest has pouches for the laser glass cutter, walkie-talkie radio and a utility pouch


Scroll down to see more pictures of this recently released limited edition (only 200 pieces were produced) Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure



Close-up pictures of Brothers Production 1/6th scale Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt 12-inch figure wearing the special vest and armed with the laser glass cutter and walkie talkie radio




Close-up shots / pictures / views of the 1:6 scale Tom Cruise Ethan Hunt head sculpt. This is the second head sculpt that comes with this Brothers Production custom hand made 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure which comes with this climbing outfit. There's another head sculpt which comes with the original 12-inch figure body and its own set of clothes - see the pictures HERE


You can also check out the rather cool wind googles Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt wore in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol



A close-up view of the walkie talkie radio


and laser glass cutter



Preview PIRP 1/6 scale Fight for Iron Dressing Set for 12-inch Figure - Iron Man 3 Tony Stark

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If you haven't seen Iron Man 3 and am planning to, don't worry I won't tell you what happens i.e. no spoilers here. All I can say is that it's more about the man than the suit. So it's not surprising that 1/6 scale manufacturers / companies would cash in on the popularity of the film to sell the attire that we see Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark wearing in the latest Iron Man movie.


From PIRP comes this 1/6 scale Fight for Iron Dressing Set for 12-inch Figure. This set will include: a hooded Jacket, Mid Sleeve AIM T-Shirt, Mid Long Sleeve Heart Printed T-Shirt  (Do note that The 2 white spot on heart is lighting effect being Photoshop modified on original photo provided by PIRP, Please check the layout photo for the actually product likeness) and Pants. Scroll down to see more pictures




Do note that PIRP is only selling the outfit. No head sculpt and no 12-inch figure body will be included. Shoes are also not included.



The 12-inch figure PIRP used for modeling here seems to have the arc reactor on his chest although I don't see it being lighted up in any of the pictures ;p I have a Customized 1/6 scale light up Mark VI Arc Reactor on Hot Toys TTM21 12-inch figure body and have reviewed it on a post in my toy blog HERE






Here are some screen grabs / shots of Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark wearing the same attire as seen in the latest Iron Man movie.



Related posts:
Customized 1/6 scale light up Mark VI Arc Reactor on Hot Toys TTM21 12" figure body posted HERE

Tony Stark in the outfit he wore in The Avengers HERE (Asmus Toys "The Avengers" outfit set) and HERE (MC Toys MCF-017 1/6 scale clothing set)

A tale of two Tony Starks - comparing Asmus Toys & MC Toys 1/6 scale "The Avengers" outfits HERE

Incoming: Brother Production Presents 1/6 scale "A Good Day To Die (hard) Johnny" 12" Figure

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"Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Russia!"

A Good Day to Die Hard is a 2013 American action film directed by John Moore and written by Skip Woods. The title itself sounds like it could be something out of porn LOL Featuring the John McClane character that was based on the protagonist of Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp, it is the fifth installment in the Die Hard film series. Bruce Willis reprises the lead role of John McClane, who travels to Russia to help his estranged son, Jack (Jai Courtney), out of prison, but is soon caught in the crossfire of a terrorist plot.

Brother Production has a knack for releasing 1:6 scale Bruce Willis as John McClane figures and there have been so many I actually lost count LOL The one 12-inch John McClane 12-inch figure I have that I really like was released by Brother Production (check out the review in my toy blog post HERE with lots of pictures)


Brother Production Presents 1/6 scale Custom Hand Made "A Good Day To Die (hard) Johnny" 12-inch Figure will come with two 1/6 scale head sculpts, NORMAL version and Side looking "Battle-DAMAGE" version. It will be limited to just 150 pieces.




Also included: White tee with Dirty Effect, Long Sleeve Pattern Shirt, Black Nylon Jacket, Real Leather Like Brown Jacket (with zipper), Sand Pants with Dirty Effect, Belt, Military Boots, Glasses (made of PVC), Handgun (made of PVC), FN SCAR-H CQC rifle with Sling (made of PVC) + 3 pairs of Hands


The figure will also come with Brother Production New 12-inch Muscular Base body









There have been so many 1:6 scale Bruce Willis 12-inch figures released that I actually created a "Bruce Willis" label for them :) Check it out if your like.

This is no con, this is HPC Toys 1/6 scale Jail Hero 12-inch figure Cameron Poe from Con Air

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Con Air is an 1997 American action-thriller film directed by Simon West and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of The Rock. It stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich. The film borrows its title from the nickname of the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System. While scanning a newspaper article, Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg first learned of the special program, then visited its Oklahoma City base "to get an eyewitness perspective of the incredible operation, which quickly formed the genesis for Con Air." (source: wiki)

Honorably discharged U.S. Army Ranger Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage) is sentenced to a maximum-security federal penitentiary for using excessive force and killing a drunk man who had been attempting to assault his pregnant wife, Tricia. Eight years later, Poe is paroled on good conduct, and eager to see his daughter Casey whom he has never met. Poe is arranged to be flown back home to Alabama on a C-123 known as Jailbird where he will be released on landing. Things don't go as expected and mayhem ensues.


This 1/6 scale Jail Hero 12-inch figure will be HPC Toys' second release, after their first figure, A Cop Never Dies (no pictures available but no prizes for guessing who that figure is based upon LOL) and looks to be inspired by Nicolas Cage's character of Cameron Poe in Con Air. What you see is what you get. Scroll down to see more pictures of said product.




Never knew they let convicts keep their hair long in the joint. Or that they are allowed to have bunnies. All this happened before John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) and Ted. Who would've thought that grown men get so attached to their stuffed animals ;p


Me thinks the HPC Toys Jail Hero 12-inch figure's 1/6 scale head sculpt is a tad better looking than the actual actor who played him in the film. There is a resemblance to Nicolas Cage and the likeness is there but still, something's amiss.




Other Nicolas Cage figures released:
August 17, 2008 – Dragon Models Limited (DML) WWII "Windtalkers (2002)" USMC SGT Joe Enders posted HERE
August 19, 2008 – Dragon Models Limited (DML) WWII US Army 82nd Airborne Pathfinder "Tom" pictures
August 22, 2008 – Dragon Models Limited (DML) WWII (Wesel 1945) US Army 17th Airborne Bar Gunner "Jeb" pictures
December 7, 2009 – Soldier Story WWII USMC Flamethrower PREVIEW pictures
September 26, 2010 – Heroic "Face Off" (Preview pictures)


Preview Hot Toys DX14 1989 Batman movie 1/6 The Joker (Mime version) 12" Collectible Figure

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The first DX series Joker Collectible Figure from Batman (1989) has received high praise from fans and collectors. To follow up on this classic Batman movie directed by Tim Burton, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale mime version of The Joker Collectible Figure.

This movie-accurate figure is crafted with impressive likeness of the movie legend Jack Nicholson and features the Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), elegant costume, a specially-designed stand with backdrop and accessories.


Hot Toys DX Series DX14 1989 Batman: 1/6th scale The Joker (Mime Version) Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Jack Nicholson as The Joker in the Batman (1989) movie in Mime Version. Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) tall. TrueType body with over 30 points of articulation. Detailed hair sculpture. Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) patented by Hot Toys Limited. Highly detailed make-up, gesture and wrinkles. Six (6) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including: One (1) pair of open palms, One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) right finger pointing palm, One (1) right palm for holding feather. Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted




Costume: One (1) black tall hat, One (1) black tailcoat with white flower, One (1) white shirt, One (1) white vest with black dotted pattern, One (1) black tie with white dotted pattern, One (1) pair of black and white checker pants with suspenders, One (1) pair of black and white spats shoes















Accessories: Three (3) feathers, Figure stage with The Joker nameplate, movie logo, DX series title and backdrop


Artists: Head Sculpted by Yulli, Head Painted by JC.Hong, Head Art Directed by JC.Hong, Costume Designed by Hai Lim

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice

Enterbay SUCKS and here's WHY! Buy at your own peril (Consider Yourself Warned!)

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From day one, Enterbay has been nothing but trouble! I read about and heard so many scary stories about their quality issues that I dare not buy anything from them even though some of their prototype products looked really good but sadly, they have always failed to deliver. With the recent release of their Michael Jordan figure, their Quality Control (QC) issues have again surfaced and collectors are feeling cheated and being treated unfairly when buying Enterbay stuff. So much so that they are ranting and letting it out on the forums.


Here are some cut-and-paste for your interest:

"Passion for Perfection"...ain't that a joke!

Let me first apologize if you think I'm ranting, but at least it will be my last rant about Enterbay as I will never buy from them again.

Firstly, lets forget about the unscrupulous shite they did with the distribution of the Jordan 45...I'm here to inform you about the new 23 figures.

As you may or may not know, the first batch of Jordan 23 figures had some serious QC issues. It was their first release and they were diligent in rectifying the issue...so fair enough. Their second batch was due out on May 2nd (give or take), but via Facebook they informed everyone that they were still having issues and so delayed the release to May 12th. At this point, I thought I really would never have a shot at this considering how HK works (if you don't know, take a look at ebay and see where all the sellers are from).

On May 12th, I so happen to be in the area, so I thought I'll try my luck. Surprisingly, there was stock!!! Here was the catch... they only accepted cash and you could not look at the figure up close. At that point, I was already too happy to be able to buy this and thought nothing of it. When I got home and finally had a good look, I see that one knee was completely screwed up (because the lower leg flaps were too long, when you bend the knee, the flaps flare out).


Tonight, I went to get this exchanged. I was forced to wait three hours because Enterbay only allowed 7 days for any exchanges, despite all the pre-conditions they imposed. No exceptions. To make matters worse, they took the body and told me it'll take another 2 weeks before I could get anything back. Are you serious?!!! If I may remind everyone, this is a $260 figure.

It is pretty obvious to me that they knowingly sold some defective items, and then had the nerve to make their customers come back to fix the crap they sold. "Customer is always right" is definitely not a model that Enterbay follows.

Last point, if you are not convinced, while everyone waited on line for hours to get exchanges... anyone who wanted to buy a Jordan figure could go straight to the counter. And I'm pretty sure this is the same batch that I picked up only three days prior. Now that is one honest company.

If you purchase from them, I wish you guys / gals the best of luck. I am done with Enterbay.

In comparison, I've bought four times as many Hot Toys figures than Enterbay, and not once did I have any problems. HT is rarely on time with their releases, but at least they release it when they are ready.

Other comments posted:

They had a lot of QC problems ever since their Bruce Lee line.

Enterbay told me it's OK to cancel the order but a month later, they still charged to my credit card without shipping anything. I wrote several emails to their CS (Customer Service) and received no reply. I was forced to contact the credit card company to file a charge back. This is first time I had to dispute an order and that just shows how much Enterbay cares about customers and their reputation.

Same reason why my local retailer stopped bringing in Enterbay products after all the unresolved issues. Too many Quality Control issues and no solution from them. Enterbay thinks that they can win people over with their preview products and people are silly enough to bite even though their prices are HIGHER than Hot Toys!

After all the problems and issues, I'm quite surprised that Enterbay is still around. I guess there are people out there who are still unaware of all this happening so I feel compelled to sound them off to anyone who might be considering buying from Enterbay. Stay far far away!

Incoming: Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set for 12-inch figures - Kitbash your own Frogman!

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A frogman is someone who is trained in scuba diving or swimming underwater in a tactical capacity which includes combat. Such personnel are also known by the more formal names of combat diver, or combatant diver, or combat swimmer. "Combat swimming" is often used to mean "combat diving", but, according to some, strictly speaking means surface swimming without a breathing apparatus for coastal or ship infiltration. Such actions are a historical form of "frogman" activity and an important feature of naval special operations.

In the U.S. military the United States Intelligence Community, divers trained in scuba or CCUBA who deploy for tactical assault missions are called "combat divers". This term is used to refer to the Navy SEALs, operatives of the CIA's Special Activities Division, elements of Marine Recon, Army Ranger RRD members, Army Special Forces divers, Air Force Pararescue, Air Force Combat Controllers and the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units.


Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set for 12-inch figures will come with Diving Suit, Diving Shoes, Diving Gloves, Force-Fin, LAR Rebreather, LAR Life Preserver, Diving Weight Belt, Military Diver Navigation Board, Diving Compass, Diving Depth Gauge, Q-OPS Waterproof Headset, Q-OPS PTT, OTS Underwater Radio, Diving Combat Lanyard, Diving Goggle, Combat Diving Knife. Do note that the 1/6 scale head sculpt and 12-inch figure body is NOT included with this set.




It's been a while since we had a proper 12-inch frogman. Don't know why it's taken this long to re-release a frogman but I'm glad someone finally did. Interestingly enough, Pop Toys released just the exact same diving suit recently, only they called it Water Monster Jumpsuit (see the preview pictures HERE)


Scroll down to see the rest of the incoming Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set pictures / images



Related post:
Check out the pictures I took of some of my 1/6 scale combat diver 12-inch figures I had collected in the early 2000 period HERE. It has been that long since a proper combat diver in diving suit has been released.

Preview Phicen 12-inch Female seamless body pale skin version 4.0 - they are getting better!

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THis is the upcoming Phicen 12-inch Female seamless body with pale skin and mid bust size for 1:6 figure Version 04 (Item No.: PLMB2013-15). What can I say? They certainly are getting better at it. Good to know that they are constantly improving on their products.

According to Phicen:
This 1:6 scale Phicen 12-inch Female seamless body with pale skin and mid bust size will have 33 Points of articulation and will stand at approximately 28 cm in height, weigh 0.208 kg. The Version 04 mid bust body that we adopted the food grade new skin materials, movability has the greatly improved, not easy to stain and cracking. And simulate the texture of the real skin. The range of activities than the Version 03 body has been significantly improved and easy to shape, can be show the simulation model more truly.


For the headsculpt, we adopted the modularization for eyeball and scalp, consumer can be according preference their own to replace the eyes and hairstyle.




Part List: Female 12-inch seamless Body Ver.04, Modularization Face, Modularization Scalp, Modularization Eyeball, Hands 4 PC / 2 PAIRS, Bare Feet 1 PAIR, Bikini 6 PC/SET, Turban (head wear) 1PC







Related posts:
February 13, 2013 – Review Phicen Limited 1/6 scale Female Seam-less Body Tan skin large bust size 12-inch figure (Pictures HERE)
February 14, 2013 – Review Flirty Girl Collectibles 1/6th scale Female Character Set – 12-inch Lara Croft Tomb Raider on a Phicen Female Seamless Body (pictures HERE)

Incoming: Phicen Female seamless body pale skin large bust version 4.0 - they got bigger ;p

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continued from previous post...

We saw Phicen 12-inch Female seamless body with pale skin and mid bust size for 1:6 figure Version 04 (Item No.: PLMB2013-15) in the previous post. This is Phicen Limited 12-inch Female seamless body in pale skin / Large bust size for 1:6 figure Version 04 (Item No.: PLLB2013-16) and its a stunner too. Phicen seems to be getting better with the female head sculpts and they are looking very realistic indeed

According to Phicen:
This 1:6 scale Phicen 12-inch Female seamless body with pale skin and large bust size will have 33 Points of articulation and will stand at approximately 28 cm in height, weigh 0.208 kg. The Version 04 mid bust body that we adopted the food grade new skin materials, movability has the greatly improved, not easy to stain and cracking. And simulate the texture of the real skin. The range of activities than the Version 03 body has been significantly improved and easy to shape, can be show the simulation model more truly.


For the 1:6 scale female head sculpt, we adopted the modularization for eyeball and scalp, consumer can be according preference their own to replace the eyes and hairstyle.




Part List: Female 12-inch seamless Body Ver.04, Modularization Face, Modularization Scalp, Modularization Eyeball, Hands 4 PC / 2 PAIRS, Bare Feet 1 PAIR, Bikini 6 PC/SET, Turban (head wear) 1PC










Related posts:
February 13, 2013 – Review Phicen Limited 1/6 scale Female Seam-less Body Tan skin large bust size 12-inch figure (Pictures HERE)
February 14, 2013 – Review Flirty Girl Collectibles 1/6th scale Female Character Set – 12-inch Lara Croft Tomb Raider on a Phicen Female Seamless Body (pictures HERE)

Preview ZCWO and Iminime 1/6 scale PTU Tactical Unit Sergeant (Sam) 12-inch figure

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The Police Tactical Unit (Abbreviation: PTU; Chinese: 警察機動部隊) is a paramilitary riot control unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. The Police Tactical Unit provides an immediate manpower reserve for use in any emergency, Unit companies are attached to all land Regions and are available for internal security, crowd control, anti-crime operations, disaster response and riot control throughout Hong Kong. The Police Tactical Unit is often referred as the 'Blue Berets', which is in reference to the blue berets worn as part of the uniform. The unit is portrayed in the 2003 film PTU, directed by Johnnie To. The unit is also portrayed in the 2009 film series Tactical Unit, directed by Johnnie To and with the same leading actors and actress of the 2003 film PTU.


PTU, also known as PTU: Police Tactical Unit, is a 2003 Hong Kong crime thriller film produced and directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Maggie Shiu, Lam Suet and Ruby Wong. The films follows a series of encounters of a patrolling Police Tactical Unit of one single night, where the team tries to help an Organised Crime and Triad Bureau Sergeant Lo Sa to retrieve his lost revolver after he was assaulted by a group of triad members. The films portrays police officers' use of extralegal means to achieve investigative result and reveal the complex relationships between criminals and police officers, hostility among criminals themselves, and even rivalry among different bureaux within the Police Force. Simon Yam stars as Police Tactical Unit Sergeant Mike Ho. (source: wiki)




From ZC World comes this Universal Entertainment authorized, Hong Kong Movie "PTU Tactical Unit" action figure - ZCWO and Iminime collaboration: 1/6 scale PTU Tactical Unit Sergeant (Sam) 12-inch figure.












Related posts:
February 9, 2008 – Dragon Models Limited (DML) Police Tactical Unit of the Royal Hong Kong Police released in 2002 (pictures HERE)
February 9, 2008 – Dragon Models Limited (DML) Royal Hong Kong Police K-9 Unit released in 2002 (pictures HERE)
February 9, 2008 – Dragon Models Limited (DML) Royal Hong Kong Police Emergency Unit released in 2002 (pictures HERE)

Preview Asmus Toys Lord of the Ring 1/6 scale Morgul Lord (Witch-king of Angmar) is 35 cm tall

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Greatest of the dark servants of Sauron, known to Men as the Ringwraiths or Nazgûl, the Witch-king of Angmar (Morgul Lord, The Lord of the Nazgûl) was his master's lieutenant in the field and Lord of the cursed fortress of Minas Morgul. When the Dark Lord sent his armies against Gondor, the Witch-king flew above them as their chief upon his huge fell beast and it was said that by the hand of no mortal man could he be slain. Amid the carnage of the Battle of Pelennor, the Morgul Lord fell upon King Théoden of Rohan and flung him to the ground, but as he stooped for the kill a lone brave soldier stepped between them. He was finally overcome by Meriadoc Brandybuck and Éowyn of Rohan.


This is Asmus Toys up and coming Lord of the Ring 1/6 scale Morgul Lord. The MORGUL LORD Sixth Scale Figure features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of WITCH-KING from The Return of the King, KAUSTIC PLASTIK KP01A male body. Approximately 35 cm tall with Over 36 points of articulation.




Special features on armor: A real metal Witch-king helmet, One pair of shoulder plate, One pair of bicep armor, One pair of forearmed armor, One pair of thigh armor, One pair of calf armor, One pair of foot armor, One pair of articulated foot, One pair of fist in armor, One pair of relaxed posture hand in armor, One pair of weapon holding hand in armor, One pair of super poseable, fully articulated hand in armor.


Special features on Clothing: One black hood, One pair of long sleeved undervest, One pair of long underpants, One black inner garment with weathering effects, One black lone ripped rop eith weathering effects, One belt plus sheath holder


Special features in weapons: One Witch-king sword, One sword sheath, One inflamed Witch-king sword, One Witch-king mace










Accessories: One inter-active custom base, One Asmus Toys figure stand


Hopefully, the other Lord of the Rings figures are not far behind. I just want to complete my Fellowship of the Ring - check out pictures of my Sideshow Collectibles LOTR 1/6 scale figure collection HERE :)


Review I: Kumik 1/6 scale Underworld Selene (Kate Beckinsale) 12-inch Female Figure

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Selene is a fictional character from the Underworld series. She is the main protagonist of the films Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Underworld: Awakening. Selene was created by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, and Danny McBride. According to Kevin Grevioux, Selene is based loosely on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is a Vampire Death Dealer bent on destroying the Lycans (werewolf) who allegedly killed her family.

There have been quite a few Underworld Selene-inspired 12-inch female figures released of late, one from Phicen Limited, one from FigureFun and this one from Kumik. I chose this Kumik version simply because I love the 1/6 scale realistic and life-like Kate Beckinsale as Underworld Selene head sculpt :) In this instance, the rooted hair works very well and enhances the realism of the figure.


Kathrin Romary "Kate" Beckinsale (born 26 July 1973) is an English actress who had a break-out year in 2001 with starring roles in the war film Pearl Harbor and the romantic comedy Serendipity. Beckinsale became known as an action star following an appearance in 2003's Underworld and has since starred in many action films, including Van Helsing (2004), Underworld: Evolution (2006), Whiteout (2009), as well as Contraband, Underworld: Awakening, and Total Recall (all in 2012).




Kumik's box is plain and simple - black with a sticker on the front that says "Kate Beckinsale", obviously taken from the movie poster / internet (easily available). So Kumik is outrightly saying this is a 1:6 scale Kate Beckinsale 12-inch female action figure?


The figure comes without her hair piece which is packed separately (some assembly required ;p by that I mean you have to stick her hair onto her "head" to complete the look). Kumik 1/6 scale Underworld Selene (Kate Beckinsale) 12-inch Female Figure comes dressed in her all black outfit as shown with the detachable / removable corset and two pistols (they look like Beretta 92 and they are one moulded piece without removable pistol magazines or any moving parts for that matter) and the additional black long coat (shown in the next post).


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Kumik 1/6 scale Underworld Selene (Kate Beckinsale) 12-inch Female Figure comes with one thigh holster which is glued / attached to her outfit.


Although she comes equipped with two Beretta pistols, she only has one pistol gripping right gloved hand. Her left gloved hand is not designed to hold the pistol and required some adjustment to get her to grip it properly.


Her boots are nice. I much prefer them molded than to have the straps going all over and making the footwear look unusually big as in the case of Phicen's Selena and Figure Fun's Selene. Also Phicen's Selena doesn't look anything like Kate Beckinsale.


IMHO, this Kumik 1/6 scale Underworld Selene 12-inch Female Figure is by far the best resemblance to Kate Beckinsale and the rooted hair certainly helps to add to the realism :)


Scroll down to see more of Selene's all black outfit including the corset and glued on holster




Here's a closer look at Kumik 1/6 scale boots for Underworld Selene


Here are more pictures of the Kumik 1/6 scale Kate Beckinsale head sculpt




NEXT: Underworld Selene puts on her long black coat. Be sure to check out the post and pictures :)

Incoming: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation 1/6th scale Roadblock Collectible Figure "Yo Joe!"

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In view of the popularity of the Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow collectible figure, Hot Toys is proud to present a new addition to our MMS series from the action packed G.I. Joe Retaliation - the 1/6th scale Roadblock Collectible Figure. Roadblock is a force to be reckoned with and the Cobra should think twice before taking on the great one.

Based on the iconic brand from Hasbro, the movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock in the movie, featuring a highly detailed head sculpt, finely tailored costume and weapons.


G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a 2013 American science fiction action film directed by Jon M. Chu, based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy, comic and media franchises. It is a sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. G.I. Joe: Retaliation features an ensemble cast, starring Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson, with Channing Tatum, Arnold Vosloo, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, and Byung-hun Lee reprising their roles from the first film. Dwayne Johnson stars as Roadblock (Marvin F. Hinton), whose primary function in G.I. Joe is as a heavy machine gunner and his secondary function is as a cook. The only thing that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson cooks in the movie are bad guys - scrambled, beaten and smashed! haha




This is simply AWESOME!!! Hot Toys was already releasing top notch military figures before they got into the movie merchandising business so this MMS release just goes back to their roots and this figure ROCKS (pun intended)!















Post #7: Daniel Picard does it again. He takes GREAT pictures and makes it better each time!

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More pictures from Dan :)

Last time we saw Daniel Picard's awesome work, his picture of Hot Toys The Dark Knight Batman spraying graffiti on the wall revealing Superman's identity was making the rounds on the internet. You can check out the high resolution picture HERE. This time he's giving Boba Fett and Star Wars the highlight with a picture of Iron Man vs Ambush as well.

The pictures are much bigger than they seem but due to limitations of blogger, they can only be viewed in this size. Click on each picture for a bigger and better view. You can really appreciate the art more!

Boba Fett sees his prey / bounty

Here's Sideshow Collectibles 1:6 scale Boba Fett tracking down his next bounty. He's been resized to fit into a 1:1 scale environment (that's part of Dan's amazing skill as photographer and digital artist. If you are seeing this toy blog post for the first time, then I should tell you that Daniel Picard makes 1:6 scale figures look like 1:1 scale by putting them in an actual real scene). Scroll sown to view more of his stunning work / pictures.



Boba Fett takes out his bounty. Time to collect!

Star Wars Dewback coming out of its kennel to take a leak ;p

Dewback about to take a leak

Hot Toys Iron Man takes out the trash (threeA's Ambush)

Iron Man takes out Ambush

IG-88s take down battle droids in a game of basketball. Alley-Oop!

IG-88s take down battle droids

You can check out Daniel Picard's website www.danielpicard.com for more pictures :) He doesn't just shoot toys. Daniel Picard takes very nice pictures of people, places and things as well. Go to his facebook page and like it as well.

Daniel Picard's pictures featured in my earlier posts:
Sept 10, 2010 - Post #1: Meet Daniel Picard, Photographer Extraordinaire
Nov 12, 2010 - Post #2: More STUNNING Daniel Picard pictures!
Jan 12, 2011 - Post #3: Popbots, MOPP, WWII, Stormtrooper and Beachhead!
May 9, 2011 - Post #4: Ninja, Star Wars Imperial Stromtrooper, Iron Man and friends
Nov 11, 2012 - Post #5: Popbot, 3A Ambush, Hot Toys Terminator, Battle Droids
April 19, 2013 - Post #6: Daniel Picard makes 1:6 figures look like 1:1

Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 1/6 Darth Vader Deluxe Figure

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“I have you now…”

Tall and menacing, Darth Vader is the most potent icon of the Galactic Empire's might. The product of the Emperor himself, Vader answers to only the highest in the Imperial command structure and is granted great leeway in the work he conducts on his master's behalf. Once a Jedi, Vader possesses absolute command over the Force, and through him it is directed to terrible and often fatal effect. As a Lord of the Sith, the dark side flows through him, and it can be channeled to kill with a single thought or to subdue his detractors, enemies, and sometimes even subordinates. Feared by Rebels and Imperials alike, Darth Vader is a terrifying union of man and machine hidden beneath black robes and forbidding armor. Determined to hunt down and extinguish the Rebel Alliance, Vader commands the massive Imperial fleet and rules his forces through unquestionable terror.

Cue the Imperial March! It’s been four years since Sideshow Collectibles's first Darth Vader release in Sixth Scale (has it been that long?), and the Sideshow team is thrilled to revisit the Dark Lord – just in time for the Return of the Jedi 30th Anniversary!


Sideshow celebrates the 30th anniversary of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi with the new Darth Vader Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure. Recreate every memorable scene with this essential Vader figure, featuring a fully articulated body, faithfully reproduced costume, and detailed helmet, mask, and portrait options. To complete your display, we've included an impressive Imperial-themed light up figure stand and a meditation chamber stand for Vader's helmet and mask.




Sideshow Collectibles announcement:
We’ve gone above and beyond to capture Lord Vader in cinematic detail. In addition to a redesigned body and expertly crafted costume, the Darth Vader Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure includes essential accessories sure to impress true Star Wars fans.


Collectors will find astonishing detail inside the helmet, and an intricate mask with head reveal. Twelve interchangeable hands offer the ability to pose Darth Vader with a variety of powerful Force gestures. To complete this Deluxe edition, we’re including an impressive Imperial-themed light up display base, and meditation chamber stand for helmet dome and mask display.


The Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 1/6 scale Darth Vader Deluxe Figure features: Newly Developed Fully Articulated Darth Vader body, Fabric body suit and cape, Detailed armor and gloves, Head with Helmet and Mask, Additional Anakin Skywalker Portrait, Detailed chest and belt boxes, Multiple Gloved hands for various gestures, Lightsaber(s): Hilt Only and Hilt with Blade, Light-up figure display base with Imperial symbol, Helmet and Mask accessories with light-up Meditation Chamber display base. Sideshow Exclusive: Severed Gauntlet


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'Return of the Jedi' 30th Anniversary Exclusive: The Sideshow Exclusive version of the Darth Vader Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure will feature an additional swap out of Darth Vader’s severed gauntlet and hand. This unique accessory represents the climactic battle between father and son from the conclusion of Return of the Jedi, moments before Anakin’s final redemption. Both the regular and Exclusive versions of this figure are priced at $249.99 (ouch!).


“Impressive. Most impressive.”

Related posts:
July 19, 2009 – Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope 1/6 scale Darth Vader Figure Review HERE
July 21, 2009 – Sideshow Collectibles Darth Vader (version 1.0) Review II pictures HERE
July 24, 2009 – Sideshow Darth Vader vs Sideshow Obi-Wan Kenobi final duel posted HERE
July 30, 2009 – Comparing Sideshow with Medicom and Hasbro 1/6 scale Darth vader figures HERE
July 31, 2009 – Sideshow Darth Vader with Sideshow Stormtroopers on my toy blog HERE
August 1, 2011 – Sideshow Collectibles 1/6 Darth Vader with Hasbro helmet posted HERE

Kumik 1/6 scale Kate Beckinsale Underworld Selene 12-inch Female Figure Review II

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continued from earlier post...

We saw this Kumik 1/6 scale Underworld Selene (Kate Beckinsale) 12-inch Female Figure without her long black coat in the previous post as I wanted to show how this female figure (femfig) looks without it. And now we see 1/6 scale Kate Beckinsale as Underworld Selene complete with her long coat as she is supposed to be :)

What drew me to this particular figure was the head sculpt. I really like the head sculpt and the resemblance to Kate Beckinsale is quite good IMHO. I had given up on hoping for a life-like and realistic looking Underworld Selene 12-inch figure after seeing the offerings by both Phicen Limited and Figure Fun. So this turned out to be an unexpected buy / purchase but one I am very glad for and happy about. I don't own very many female figures because most of them are more "doll-like" than action figure but suffice to say, Kate Beckinsale was all action in the Underworld series, not to mention Van Helsing (2004), as well as Contraband and Total Recall (all in 2012).


Kumik 1/6 scale Underworld Selene (Kate Beckinsale) 12-inch Female ACTION Figure comes dressed in her all black outfit as shown with the detachable / removable corset and two Beretta pistols plus the black long coat. That's her signature costume - what else does she need ;p




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Like I mentioned previously, even though she comes equipped with two Beretta pistols, she only has one pistol gripping right gloved hand. Her left gloved hand is not designed to hold the pistol and some adjustment is required to get her to grip it properly.


Kumik 1/6 scale Kate Beckinsale Underworld Selene 12-inch Female Figure comes with one thigh holster which is glued / attached to her outfit.


Some close-up pictures / shots taken of the Vampire Death Dealer



The contents of this Kumik 1/6 scale Kate Beckinsale Underworld Selene 12-inch Female Figure are listed as: 1/6 head sculpt, set of hair, Leather cloak, Leather vest, Leather pants, Leather boots, gloved hands, 2 hand guns, gun holster, Kumik 12-inch female body








Close-up views of the 1:6 scale Kate Beckinsale as Underworld Selene head sculpt




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