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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44360 slb_group[44358] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44360"></a></p> <p>So far, DC’s Bombshell line, which is based on classic pinup art, has been nothing but a smashing success. The first two, <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/nycc-2012-dc-collectibles-bombshells-line" target="_blank">Supergirl and Wonder Woman</a>, were absolutely spectacular. Seriously, I was pawing at the glass when we first saw them. They couldn’t be released fast enough! Granted, I was a bit less enthusiastic about <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-dc-collectibles-bombshells-line" target="_blank">Poison Ivy</a>–something about her didn’t seem quite as magical, but she still had a ton of fans, and rightfully so! Of course I was over the moon with excitement when we found out that Harley Quinn would be next.</p> <p>We were told there would be a bomb theme, but it seems that got dropped somewhere along the way. In my mind I had this fantastic image of Harley actually riding a bomb, like the pinup girls on the side of WWII planes. Imagine that! So for me, the final product doesn’t quite live up to my expectations. She’s nice, but not as nice as Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Poison Ivy: there’s a spark with the other 3 that seems to be missing here, which is sad because I adore Harley. Hopefully she looks nicer when we get to check her out in person at SDCC!</p> <p>[via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151675769964258&set=a.10151675769669258.1073741829.217614609257&type=3&theater" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.facebook.com']);" target="_blank">DC's Facebook</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/HarleyBombshellHeader.jpg "Harley Quinn Is The Newest DC Bombshell")
Harley Quinn Is The Newest DC Bombshell
Posted by Leah Bayer on May 14, 2013 | 5 CommentsSo far, DC’s Bombshell line, which is based on classic pinup art, has been nothing but a smashing success. The first two, Supergirl and Wonder Woman, were absolutely spectacular. Seriously, I was pawing at the glass when we first saw them. They couldn’t be released fast enough! Granted, I was a bit less enthusiastic about Poison Ivy–something about her didn’t seem quite as magical, but she still had a ton of fans, and rightfully so! Of course I was over the moon with excitement when we found out that Harley Quinn would be next.
We were told there would be a bomb theme, but it seems that got dropped somewhere along the way. In my mind I had this fantastic image of Harley actually riding a bomb, like the pinup girls on the side of WWII planes. Imagine that! So for me, the final product doesn’t quite live up to my expectations. She’s nice, but not as nice as Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Poison Ivy: there’s a spark with the other 3 that seems to be missing here, which is sad because I adore Harley. Hopefully she looks nicer when we get to check her out in person at SDCC!
[via DC's Facebook]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-44079 slb_group[44077] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=44079"></a></p> <p>As a huge <em>Birds of Prey</em> fan, I was overjoyed when Black Canary was <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-kotobukiyas-dc-bishoujo-black-canary" target="_blank">announced as the next DC Bishoujo</a>. I mean, we already have the rest of the gang (kind of): <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/plastikitty-review-kotobukiyas-dc-bishoujo-black-uniform-batgirl" target="_blank">Babs as Batgirl</a> (though I’d really really love an Oracle hint hint) and <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/plastikitty-review-kotobukiyas-17-dc-bishoujo-huntress" target="_blank">Huntress</a>! It’s been a while since the initial reveal and now we’re getting a look at the finished art: does this mean the sculpt is somewhere in our future? Perhaps at SDCC?</p> <p>As a big Shunya fan, I of course love the art. Then again, Dinah is one of the most ass-kicking ladies in the DC universe so a more battle-ready pose would have been nice. But perhaps she just finished beating someone up and is reveling in her awesomeness! I’m just looking forward to seeing how they use the real fishnets in her final sculpt.</p> <p>[via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=647665428583190&set=a.144280162255055.27267.137679822915089&type=1&relevant_count=1" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.facebook.com']);" target="_blank">Kotobukiya's Facebook</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/BlackCanaryArtHeader.jpg "Check Out Shunya Yamashita’s Black Canary Art")
Check Out Shunya Yamashita’s Black Canary Art
Posted by Leah Bayer on May 11, 2013 | 2 CommentsAs a huge Birds of Prey fan, I was overjoyed when Black Canary was announced as the next DC Bishoujo. I mean, we already have the rest of the gang (kind of): Babs as Batgirl (though I’d really really love an Oracle hint hint) and Huntress! It’s been a while since the initial reveal and now we’re getting a look at the finished art: does this mean the sculpt is somewhere in our future? Perhaps at SDCC?
As a big Shunya fan, I of course love the art. Then again, Dinah is one of the most ass-kicking ladies in the DC universe so a more battle-ready pose would have been nice. But perhaps she just finished beating someone up and is reveling in her awesomeness! I’m just looking forward to seeing how they use the real fishnets in her final sculpt.
[via Kotobukiya's Facebook]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-43940 slb_group[43936] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/max-factory-shows-off-figma-spider-man-and-more/attachment/figmaspidyheader"></a></p> <p>From the moment that Good Smile Company & Max Factory <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/summer-wonder-festival-2012-avengers-figma-nendoroid-lines" target="_blank">announced that they would be working on <em>The Avengers</em> and <em>Amazing Spider-Man</em></a>, I thought it was a pretty weird turn of events. But after the undeniable popularity of Nendoroids Iron Man and <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/nendoroid-spider-man-is-ready-to-fight-crime" target="_blank">Spider-Man</a>, it’s clear that there is no stopping this money train any time soon! At last Winter WonFest <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/winter-wonder-festival-2013-max-factorys-avengers-figmas" target="_blank">most of the figmas were sculpted</a>, and it seems we are getting our first painted release. No surprise, it’s Spidey from <em>The Amazing Spider-Man</em>! We also have a closer look at the other sculpts.</p> <p>He looks good, though a little bit like a contortionist. Definitely more natural than the Nendoroid! We also have a new announcement that is at least kind of related. 3A is continuing their collaboration with a super awkward looking Invincible Iron Man. Am I the only one experiencing Avengers overdose?</p> <p>[via <a href="http://hobbylog.livedoor.biz/archives/1752435.html" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://hobbylog.livedoor.biz']);" target="_blank">Hobbylog</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/figmaSpidyHeader.jpg "Max Factory Shows Off figma Spider-Man And More!")
Max Factory Shows Off figma Spider-Man And More!
Posted by Leah Bayer on May 7, 2013 | 1 CommentFrom the moment that Good Smile Company & Max Factory announced that they would be working on The Avengers and Amazing Spider-Man, I thought it was a pretty weird turn of events. But after the undeniable popularity of Nendoroids Iron Man and Spider-Man, it’s clear that there is no stopping this money train any time soon! At last Winter WonFest most of the figmas were sculpted, and it seems we are getting our first painted release. No surprise, it’s Spidey from The Amazing Spider-Man! We also have a closer look at the other sculpts.
He looks good, though a little bit like a contortionist. Definitely more natural than the Nendoroid! We also have a new announcement that is at least kind of related. 3A is continuing their collaboration with a super awkward looking Invincible Iron Man. Am I the only one experiencing Avengers overdose?
[via Hobbylog]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-42643 slb_group[42633] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/today-on-the-internet-fun-wth-tony-stark/attachment/tonytotiheader"></a></p> <p>When they announced a <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/magazine-scans-september-2012" target="_blank">Nendoroid Iron Man</a>, I think we were all too tickled by how silly his face looked to realize the amazing potential of this figure. Because, like every Nendoroid, his faceplates are fully swappable with any other recent Nendo. Which means, yes, you can put all kinds of wacky stuff inside his helmet… but you can also put his manly face on other Nendos.</p> <p>Now that he’s been released his full abilities have been unlocked! Watch the Strike Witches get a body upgrade, see Tony Stark attempt a regular life in Japanese high school, marvel at the goofy faces he gets. It’s all under the jump!</p> <p>[via <a href="http://futaba.anacel.com/figure/pixmicat.php?res=248119" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://futaba.anacel.com']);" target="_blank">Figure/GK</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/TonyTOTIHeader.jpg "Today On The Internet: Fun With Tony Stark")
Today On The Internet: Fun With Tony Stark
Posted by Leah Bayer on April 1, 2013 | 8 CommentsWhen they announced a Nendoroid Iron Man, I think we were all too tickled by how silly his face looked to realize the amazing potential of this figure. Because, like every Nendoroid, his faceplates are fully swappable with any other recent Nendo. Which means, yes, you can put all kinds of wacky stuff inside his helmet… but you can also put his manly face on other Nendos.
Now that he’s been released his full abilities have been unlocked! Watch the Strike Witches get a body upgrade, see Tony Stark attempt a regular life in Japanese high school, marvel at the goofy faces he gets. It’s all under the jump!
[via Figure/GK]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-42557 slb_group[42552] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/wondercon-2013-kotobukiyas-dc-marvel-artfx/attachment/wondercon13artfxheader"></a></p> <p>Kotobukiya’s first line in the ArtFX+ scale was <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/check-out-kotobukiyas-full-new-52-justice-leage-artfx" target="_blank">the full New 52 Justice League</a>, so now that it’s all finished what is next? Well as we <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-kotobukiyas-marvel-now-avengers-110-artfx" target="_blank">found out at Toy Fair</a>, Marvel is joining the fray! At WonderCon they announced that Hulk would be entering the line, and I think it’s safe to bet that the rest of the Avengers will follow.</p> <p>As for DC, we have three announcements! We’re getting some more ladies with Catwoman and Supergirl, and a baddie is joining the lineup with Black Adam. Hooray for more women! Hopefully Huntress gets an ArtFX+ at some point…</p> <p>[via <a href="http://morethanjustreviews.com/kotobukiya-wondercon-2013-discussion-panel/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://morethanjustreviews.com']);" target="_blank">More Than Just Reviews</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/WonderCon13ArtFXHeader.jpg "WonderCon 2013: Kotobukiya’s DC & Marvel ArtFX+")
WonderCon 2013: Kotobukiya’s DC & Marvel ArtFX+
Posted by Leah Bayer on March 31, 2013 | No CommentsKotobukiya’s first line in the ArtFX+ scale was the full New 52 Justice League, so now that it’s all finished what is next? Well as we found out at Toy Fair, Marvel is joining the fray! At WonderCon they announced that Hulk would be entering the line, and I think it’s safe to bet that the rest of the Avengers will follow.
As for DC, we have three announcements! We’re getting some more ladies with Catwoman and Supergirl, and a baddie is joining the lineup with Black Adam. Hooray for more women! Hopefully Huntress gets an ArtFX+ at some point…
[via More Than Just Reviews]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-42549 slb_group[42546] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/wondercon-2013-kotobukiya-redoes-bishoujos-wonder-woman-psylocke/attachment/kotowoncon13bishheader"></a></p> <p>WonderCon is going on this weekend, and while Kotobukiya doesn’t have a big booth they do have a panel with lots of new announcements! First and foremost are the Bishoujos: we have two “new” announcements, though technically neither of them is really new. Psylocke was one of the very first Bishoujos, and has been my least-favorite since her release. She’s just not up to par with the other girls, and now she’s getting redone in the bigger 1/7 scale with her X-Force outfit. Hooray!</p> <p>Then we’re going to be getting a new Wonder Woman in her Armored outfit. No word if this will be a resculpt of the original or a totally new figure, but since Wondy is one of the best in the line I’m excited to see an even more improved version of her!</p> <p>There’s also some assorted news on past announcements. The art for <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/mara-jade-is-the-next-star-wars-bishoujo" target="_blank">Mara Jade</a> is almost done and we should see her at San Diego Comic Con, and <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-kotobukiyas-dc-bishoujo-black-canary" target="_blank">Black Canary</a> will have real tights!</p> <p>[via <a href="http://morethanjustreviews.com/kotobukiya-wondercon-2013-discussion-panel/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://morethanjustreviews.com']);" target="_blank">More Than Just Reviews</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/KotoWonCon13BishHeader.jpg "WonderCon 2013: Kotobukiya Redoes Bishoujos Wonder Woman & Psylocke")
WonderCon 2013: Kotobukiya Redoes Bishoujos Wonder Woman & Psylocke
Posted by Leah Bayer on March 31, 2013 | 5 CommentsWonderCon is going on this weekend, and while Kotobukiya doesn’t have a big booth they do have a panel with lots of new announcements! First and foremost are the Bishoujos: we have two “new” announcements, though technically neither of them is really new. Psylocke was one of the very first Bishoujos, and has been my least-favorite since her release. She’s just not up to par with the other girls, and now she’s getting redone in the bigger 1/7 scale with her X-Force outfit. Hooray!
Then we’re going to be getting a new Wonder Woman in her Armored outfit. No word if this will be a resculpt of the original or a totally new figure, but since Wondy is one of the best in the line I’m excited to see an even more improved version of her!
There’s also some assorted news on past announcements. The art for Mara Jade is almost done and we should see her at San Diego Comic Con, and Black Canary will have real tights!
[via More Than Just Reviews]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-42236 slb_group[41474] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/?attachment_id=42236"></a></p> <p>There are a lot of ladies in Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo collaboration with Shunya Yamashita. How many, exactly? Well counting recolors and announced figures, a whopping 55! Considering that they only started up in 2009, they’re coming out at an almost unprecedented speed. Probably because there’s just so much ground to cover: we’ve got the original comic girls as well as characters from video games and movie franchises. The possibilities are almost endless!</p> <p>Of course every fan of the line has a long list of characters they’d like to see done up by Shunya, Stephen and I decided to compile a list of our biggest wants, with guest appearances from our Bishoujo-addicted staff members Chris and Mir! Check them all out after the jump.</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/BishWishlistHeader.jpg "Plastikitty Wishlist: Kotobukiya x Shunya Yamashita’s Bishoujos")
Plastikitty Wishlist: Kotobukiya x Shunya Yamashita’s Bishoujos
Posted by Leah Bayer on March 26, 2013 | 22 CommentsThere are a lot of ladies in Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo collaboration with Shunya Yamashita. How many, exactly? Well counting recolors and announced figures, a whopping 55! Considering that they only started up in 2009, they’re coming out at an almost unprecedented speed. Probably because there’s just so much ground to cover: we’ve got the original comic girls as well as characters from video games and movie franchises. The possibilities are almost endless!
Of course every fan of the line has a long list of characters they’d like to see done up by Shunya, Stephen and I decided to compile a list of our biggest wants, with guest appearances from our Bishoujo-addicted staff members Chris and Mir! Check them all out after the jump.
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-41609 slb_group[41602] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/today-on-the-internet-link-versus-the-batmobile/attachment/zeldabatmobileheader"></a></p> <p>Sometimes I wonder what is going on in the minds of the people who run Hobby Search’s blog. Their photoshoots have been getting <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/today-on-the-internet-nendoroid-teddies-surprise" target="_blank">more</a> and <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/today-on-the-internet-the-mysterious-capsule-machine" target="_blank">more</a> ridiculous as time goes on, but this one might take the cake. They decided to review the new Revoltech Batmobile from the Nolan franchise with a little help from… Link. Yes, from Zelda. Clearly a natural choice for the job.</p> <p>As ridiculous as the premise is, it makes for some awesome photos. Link on set, Link and Batman playing video games, Professor Layton shooting Link in the back… wait, how did he get here?! Check them all out after the jump.</p> <p>[via <a href="http://www.1999.co.jp/blog/130314" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.1999.co.jp']);" target="_blank">Hobby Search's Blog</a>]</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/ZeldaBatmobileHeader.jpg "Today On The Internet: Link Versus The Batmobile")
Today On The Internet: Link Versus The Batmobile
Posted by Leah Bayer on March 15, 2013 | 3 CommentsSometimes I wonder what is going on in the minds of the people who run Hobby Search’s blog. Their photoshoots have been getting more and more ridiculous as time goes on, but this one might take the cake. They decided to review the new Revoltech Batmobile from the Nolan franchise with a little help from… Link. Yes, from Zelda. Clearly a natural choice for the job.
As ridiculous as the premise is, it makes for some awesome photos. Link on set, Link and Batman playing video games, Professor Layton shooting Link in the back… wait, how did he get here?! Check them all out after the jump.
[via Hobby Search's Blog]
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-40197 slb_group[40129] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-dc-collectibles-booth-overview/attachment/toyfair2013dccollectiblesboothoverviewheader"></a></p> <p>As they usually do, DC Collectibles had a massive booth at Toy Fair stuffed with goodies. We’ve already taken a look at some of these, like <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-dc-collectibles-bombshells-line" target="_blank">the Poison Ivy Bombshell</a> and <a href="www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-dc-collectibles-man-of-steel-figures" target="_blank">the <em>Man of Steel</em> statues</a>, but of course there was a lot more! For starters, they’ll be continuing their New 52 action figure line with a lot of new characters. 2 good guys (Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter), 3 baddies (Captain Cold, Black Adam, <em>Death of the Family</em> Joker), and Catwoman (who falls squarely in the middle). They’ll also be doing an action figure of Solomon Grundy, which is massive and weighs more than you can possibly imagine.</p> <p>Swamp Thing will be getting a totally bitchin new statue in December. There’s a Trinity set of action figures featuring (shockingly) Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman, along with some New 52 two-packs. As for new Covergirls (which is what I really care about!) Batgirl, Batwoman, Supergirl and Platinum will be joining the line. Of course there are several new Batman Black & White stautes, mini articulated figures, an Ozymandius statue, and Nightwing from <em>Arkham City. </em>PHEW! That’s a whole lot of toys.</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/ToyFair2013DCCollectiblesBoothOverviewHeader.jpg "Toy Fair 2013: DC Collectibles’ Booth Overview")
Toy Fair 2013: DC Collectibles’ Booth Overview
Posted by Leah Bayer on February 17, 2013 | No CommentsAs they usually do, DC Collectibles had a massive booth at Toy Fair stuffed with goodies. We’ve already taken a look at some of these, like the Poison Ivy Bombshell and the Man of Steel statues, but of course there was a lot more! For starters, they’ll be continuing their New 52 action figure line with a lot of new characters. 2 good guys (Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter), 3 baddies (Captain Cold, Black Adam, Death of the Family Joker), and Catwoman (who falls squarely in the middle). They’ll also be doing an action figure of Solomon Grundy, which is massive and weighs more than you can possibly imagine.
Swamp Thing will be getting a totally bitchin new statue in December. There’s a Trinity set of action figures featuring (shockingly) Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman, along with some New 52 two-packs. As for new Covergirls (which is what I really care about!) Batgirl, Batwoman, Supergirl and Platinum will be joining the line. Of course there are several new Batman Black & White stautes, mini articulated figures, an Ozymandius statue, and Nightwing from Arkham City. PHEW! That’s a whole lot of toys.
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![<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-40195 slb_group[40128] slb slb_internal" href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-dc-collectibles-man-of-steel-figures/attachment/toyfair2013dccollectiblesmanofsteelheader"></a></p> <p>To absolutely no one’s surprise, <em>Man of Steel</em> was one of the most popular titles at Toy Fair. We’ve already seen what <a href="http://www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-kotobukiyas-man-of-steel-artfx" target="_blank">Kotobukiya</a> and <a href="www.plastikitty.com/home/toy-fair-2013-square-enixs-man-of-steel-play-arts-kai" target="_blank">Square-Enix</a> have in store for the movie, but they were far from the only ones with their paws in the Superman pot! DC Collectibles is also making a few statues of their own.</p> <p>There is, of course, the eponymous Man of Steel himself, who will be retailing for $79.95 with a Spring 2013 release date. Then we have bigger statues of Superman, Jor El, Zod and Faora which will be a bit more at $129.95. Check them out in the gallery!</p>](http://www.plastikitty.com/wp-content/uploads/ToyFair2013DCCollectiblesManOfSteelHeader.jpg "Toy Fair 2013: DC Collectibles’ Man Of Steel Figures")
Toy Fair 2013: DC Collectibles’ Man Of Steel Figures
Posted by Leah Bayer on February 17, 2013 | No CommentsTo absolutely no one’s surprise, Man of Steel was one of the most popular titles at Toy Fair. We’ve already seen what Kotobukiya and Square-Enix have in store for the movie, but they were far from the only ones with their paws in the Superman pot! DC Collectibles is also making a few statues of their own.
There is, of course, the eponymous Man of Steel himself, who will be retailing for $79.95 with a Spring 2013 release date. Then we have bigger statues of Superman, Jor El, Zod and Faora which will be a bit more at $129.95. Check them out in the gallery!
