Funko to Release 'X-Files' Figures in February

It warms my heart that one of my favorite shows ever, "The X-Files," has endured despite ending twelve years ago. Case in point, Funko is releasing Pop! vinyl figures depicting not only Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully but also an alien and The Smoking Man. But wait! There's more! Wacky Wobblers of Mulder and Scully will also be available but unfortunately, we have to wait until February of 2015 to purchase.  

Good news though, they're available for pre-order so maybe Santa can just present a receipt as a gift? The vinyls are $9.99 and the Wacky Wobblers are $12.99 and that's certainly a small price to pay to have this much awesome sitting on your shelf or...wherever, we don't judge.

Check out the figures (after the jump) and let us know what you think...we want the truth!

-Larissa Mrykalo

New Funko 'Game of Thrones' Legacy Collection Figures Coming in October

The "Game of Thrones" Legacy Collection debuted this year at the New York Toy Fair and became "one of the most talked about Funko lines of 2014." Thanks to its popularity, Funko is continuing the collection by adding six new characters to the series. Not only do they look cool but each figure "...will feature 20+ points of articulation and include removable accessories."

The first wave included: The Hound; Tyrion Lannister; Jon Snow; a White Walker; Ned Stark; and, an earlier version of Daenerys Targaryen. This wave includes a more commanding Daenerys Targaryen along with her deceased love, Khal Drogo. Joining Dany and Drogo are, Jaime Lannister; Arya Stark; Brienne of Tarth; and, the King in the North, Robb Stark.

The latest series will be available for purchase in October. Which characters would you like to see if they make a third series? My votes are for Cersei and Hodor. Check out the figures next to their numbered boxes, after the jump...

-Larissa Mrykalo

George A. Romero Becomes an Action Figure Thanks to Retroband

Thanks to a blog over at Mondo via XombieDirge, we learned that limited edition, first come first serve action figures of George A. Romero will be available to lucky ticket holders at the Alamo Drafthouse/Texas Frightmare screening of 1978s "Dawn of the Dead." Not only will the film's cast be in attendance but Romero will as well. Click here for details on tonight's screening.

More details from the blog over at Mondo, "We’re gearing up to head to Dallas for Texas Frightmare Weekend, but before we get to the actual con, we are making a stop in Richardson at the Alamo Drafthouse / Texas Frightmare screening of DAWN OF THE DEAD to release the very first OFFICIAL figure of GEORGE ROMERO with our friends at Retroband!"

Retroband consists of two talented dudes named Gabriel Hernandez and Aaron Moreno who according to the blog, are pretty kick ass in making "limited edition, hand sculpted, hand cast and hand painted figures. They design their own card art and package the figures in San Antonio, TX."

Check out more photos (courtesy of Mondo) of Retroband's Romero figure development (after the jump)...

-Larissa Mrykalo

"Sharknado" Set to Join Funko's Pop! Television Vinyl Figures

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"Sharknado," the pop-cult classic that just won't quit, will now be immortalized by Funko. The company announced earlier that in June, they will be releasing a Pop! Television Vinyl mini-figure based off of the Syfy original movie. The figure will be swimming onto retail shelves in June.

"Sharknado 2: The Second One," which is the first sequel for Syfy original films, takes Sharknado survivors April and Finn to NYC. Unfortunately for them, another Sharknado threatens Manhattan! You can catch the premiere July 30, on the Syfy channel.

On an unrelated note, my birthday is in May...

-Nowal Massari

Bif Bang Pow! Announces All-New 'The Twilight Zone' Action Figures

If you love "The Twilight Zone" and actions figures as much as we do, take note! An announcement has just been released that Bif Bang Pow! joined a "...creative partnership with ZICA Toys in conjunction with David Lee, makers of high-quality retro-style toys and action figures, to produce a line of "The Twilight Zone" 3 3/4-inch retro action figures scheduled to ship in the Fall of 2014." They've released others before but at 3 3/4-inches, they're the size of modern figures.

Which iconic characters from "The Twilight Zone" series will they be including? The release gives the run-down of the figures that include the following: "William Shatner's nervous airline passenger Bob Wilson and the Gremlin that wants him to crash, both from the terrifying episode 'Nightmare at 20,000 Feet;' the sly alien Kanamit from 'To Serve Man;' the Invader from Agnes Moorehead's 'The Invaders' episode; Burgess Meredith's avid reader Henry Bemis from 'Time Enough at Last;' and Talky Tina, the doll that spells doom for Telly Savalas in the 'Living Doll' episode."

The release also adds that the figures will be produced in classic black-and-white, matching Bif Bang Pow!'s popular 8-inch line of Twilight Zone figures, accompanied by an extremely limited edition color series.

"We're excited for our Twilight Zone action figures to be the first Bif Bang Pow! property to 'enter another dimension' in 3 3/4-inch scale," said Jason Labowitz, President of Bif Bang Pow!. "It's been great to work with a notable company like ZICA Toys to create these action figures for avid fans and collectors of the celebrated TV series."

The Twilight Zone 3 3/4-inch action figures are now available for pre-order at Entertainment Earth.

-Larissa Mrykalo

Fox Celebrates 35th Anniversary of "Alien" with Release of First Ever Ellen Ripley Action Figure

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For 35 years now, "Alien" has been a cross-genre fan favorite franchise. To commemorate this sci-fi horror film's anniversary, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and toy gurus, NECA, are making Lieutenant Ellen Ripley into the action figure she deserves to be for the first time ever. The action figure will feature the likeness of Sigourney Weaver, the Oscar Nominated actress that brought the bad-ass monster fighting Ripley to life.

Jeffrey Godsick, president of Fox Consumer Products, spoke on the commemoration by saying “As we celebrate the 35th anniversary of one of the most successful film franchises of all time, we are thrilled to introduce an array of commemorative products across different categories in partnership with iconic brands including NECA, SEGA and many more[...] In addition to the highly anticipated release of Alien: Isolation™, hardcore fans can finally add Lieutenant Ellen Ripley to their ALIEN collections as we welcome her NECA figures into the family of officially-licensed merchandise. Many other exciting first-time and limited edition products will also release to celebrate this exciting milestone this year.”