Poor Leo: There Now Exists A Vitruvian Man Action Figure

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Sometime around 1490, Leonardo Da Vinci drew the Vitruvian Man, a depiction of the ideal body proportions as suggested by the architect Vitruvius. The drawing shows two superimposed men with arms outstretched, inscribed within a circle and a square. You’ve seen it; it’s an iconic piece. And now, well… now you can also play with the Vitruvian Man action figure. It’s made by Figma, a Japanese toy maker who also produces the Venus de Milo and Michelangelo’s David. It’s kind of creepy considering it has four legs and four arms, but then again it wouldn’t be the Vitruvian Man if it didn’t. It’s $59.

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Star Wars x Masters of the Universe Custom Action Figures: He-Wars

In his latest collection, the talented custom figure maker Sillof imagines what Star Wars characters would look like if they lived in the Masters of the Universe universe. It’s a reference to the origins of He-Man and his fellow Eternians. The MOTU toy line would probably not exist if not for Mattel’s infamous decision to turn down the rights to produce Star Wars toys.

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Sillof mainly used parts from Masters of the Universe Classics figures to make the He-Wars figures. It’s because he doesn’t consider the collection a mashup or a costume swap: “Rather, it imagines a world in which the similarities are extended to place the Star Wars archetypes inside the Masters of the Universe world.” That still sounds like a mashup to me, albeit between characters and aesthetics.

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Use the Power of Grayskull and journey to Sillof’s website for individual shots of the figures.

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Figma Metal Gear Solid 2 Gurlukovich Soldier: Not so Spetsnaz

Max Factory captures Metal Gear Solid‘s mix of realistic military fiction with Japanese humor in this new Figma of MGS 2’s Gurlukovich Soldier. He’s dressed in full battle gear and comes with a rifle and a knife, but it also comes with a few silly accessories.

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The soldier comes with ?, ! and Zzz icons, as well as a magazine. His alternate head has eyes that are literally sparkling. You’ll also get an additional shotgun accessory if you get the figure from Good Smile Company.

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Sneak into Good Smile Company to pre-order this goofy grunt for ~$75 (USD).

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Four Pulp Fiction Action Figures that Pack a Foul Mouth

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It may take a while until the characters from The Hateful Eight get their own action figures, but until then, we have four from one of Tarantino’s most popular movies, Pulp Fiction.

The release of The Hateful Eight in movie theaters from all around the world in the past month has given birth to a lot of comparisons, as many like to rank the movies of each director as soon as a new one hits the silver screen. It’s not a secret anymore that all of Quentin Tarantino’s movies are somehow connected to one another, so it’ll be interesting to see how The Hateful Eight is related to Pulp Fiction, for example.

The latter is definitely regarded as one of the best movies in the history (currently #5 on IMDb’s Top Rated Movies list), so it’s really no surprise that it’s getting new merchandise even after 22 years since its release. Check out the following explicit talking figures that are modeled after four of the most iconic Pulp Fiction characters. Keep in mind that these are meant for people aged 17+, so don’t buy any of them for younger teenagers. I’ve shortened the explicit words in this post, but the toys come as uncensored as the movie.

Jules Winnfield Explicit Talking Figure

Sure, these extremely cool action figures could have been designed them as a single piece of plastic resembling the characters, with a miniature speaker inside and a few recorded quotes, but the manufacturer went the extra mile and added points of articulation and accessories for each and every one of these action figures. Case in point, the Jules Winnfield explicit talking figure has 14 points of articulation, so you can recreate scenes from the movie where the character stood in a particular position.

The 11 phrases spoken by the Jules Winnfield action figure include:

  • “Mmmmmmm! This is a tasty burger!”
  • “Oh, I’m sorry… Did I break your concentration?”
  • “English, mother fr, do you speak it?”

As far as the accessories are concerned, this toy comes with a removable gun, gold bracelet, Bad Mother Fer Wallet, and the briefcase whose content is still unknown.

You can buy the Jules Winnfield explicit talking figure on Amazon for $43.99, which is a fantastic price for a toy that’s so well-thought.

Vincent Vega Explicit Talking Figure

Up next is the Vincent Vega action figure, which also has 14 points of articulation, but unlike the previous one, speaks 12 explicit phrases, including:

  • “Nah, man, they got the metric system. They wouldn’t know what the fuck a Quarter Pounder is.”
  • “Aw man! I shot Marvin in the face!”
  • “I was washing ’em. But this sh is hard to get off. Maybe if you had Lava, I coulda done a better job.”

Using the action figure’s points of articulation, you can get it to mimick Vincent’s dance moves, or you can get this one and the Jules Winnfield toy, place their guns in their hands and recreate another iconic scene.

The Vincent Vega explicit talking figure costs $49.18 on Amazon, and it’s rather curious that the manufacturer has decided to price similar products differently.

Jimmie Dimmick Explicit Talking Figure

You can’t have a Quentin Tarantino movie without Quentin Tarantino in it. In Pulp Fiction, he plays Jimmie Dimmick, a coffee loving man who is ever so helpful towards Jules and Vincent, when it comes to disposing of Marvin’s body. His explicit phrases include:

  • “Knock it off, Julie.”
  • “I don’t need you to tell me how fing good my coffee is, okay? I’m the one who buys it. I know how good it is…”
  • “Don’t fing Jimmie me, Jules!”

In terms of accessories, the Jimmie Dimmick explicit talking figure comes with removable slippers and a cup of really good fing coffee.

If you’d like to have a mini Quentin Tarantino that’s bragging about how good his coffee is, head over to Amazon and buy the Jimmie Dimmick explicit talking figure for $42.96.

Butch Coolidge Explicit Talking Figure

Bruce Willis’ Butch Coolidge is probably one of the most hilarious characters in the entire movie. His 11 explicit phrases include:

  • “I’m an American Honey, our names don’t mean sh.”
  • “Sh Of all the fing things she could fing forget, she forgets my father’s watch!”
  • “Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.”

Of course, a Butch Coolidge action figure wouldn’t have been complete without his father’s watch, so the manufacturer included that as an accessory, along with a samurai sword. We all know how he put that katana to good use, and the bloody t-shirt is a kind reminder of his encounter with Marsellus Wallace.

The Butch Coolidge explicit talking figure retails for $49.99, and while it’s the most expensive of the four, it’s also probably the coolest. Unlike the others, which can be purchased right away, this one will be released on April 30, 2016, but you can still place a pre-order for it.

All four action figures weigh a pound and measure 13 inches in height, so it will be impossible for anyone visiting you not to see them, assuming that you’ve placed them in plain sight. There are 4 LR44 batteries included, and once you’ve put them in, you can press the buttons found on the right side of each figure to make them talk. Another proof that the manufacturer has put a lot of thought in designing these action figures is the packaging. Most of the time you wouldn’t care what the box says, but in this case, you most certainly will.

Would I have loved to see more Pulp Fiction characters turned into foul-mouthed action figures? You bet! However, I’d have also liked to hear a Mia Wallace toy saying “I’ll be there in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. I have to go powder my nose,” while making a pretty clear reference to snorting hard drugs, or Captain Koons explaining where Butch’s dad hid the watch. Guess we’ll have to wait and see if the manufacturer listens to our requests.

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Ghostbusters Action Figure Prototypes Highlight the New Film

As a child of the ’80s, the Ghostbusters were a huge part of my youth. I had the Ray Parker theme song and jammed it constantly on my record player. It was also one of the few VHS tapes we owned and didn’t rent each time we wanted to see it.

I’ve got mixed feelings about the new film totally changing up the formula that made me like it so much growing up. The biggest change we know of so far is that the new Ghostbusters are all female. As you can imagine with any new film these days also come toy crossovers.

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The action figures you see here are prototypes of Mattel’s 6-inch Ghostbusters figures . They look pretty good and even have unlicensed particle accelerators on their backs. Now let’s hope the movie is as cool as the action figures.

I wonder if the Stay Puft marshmallow man will make a return in the new film when it lands this summer.

[via Action Figure Insider]

10 Amazing Action Figures To Gift For Christmas

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Christmas is coming and getting gifts for the geeks in your life can be complicated. Luckily, you can never go wrong with a few cool action figures.Christmas is the one time of the year when we get to ask and give things to the members of our family that they really like, but sometimes it can be hard landing the right present. The Walyou team is aware of that, so we have compiled some of the best action figures you can purchase right now, which are some amazing geeky toys for people of all ages. From action figures for grown ups to gifts for kids, here are some ideas so you can have an easier holiday season.

Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon and Figurines

 

With the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, now is the perfect time to get back into Star Wars collectibles. Out of the many, many official sets, our favorite right now has to be the Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon and Figurines, which includes the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo and Chewbacca figurines along with it. Furthermore, it comes with an R2-D2 figure, sensor dish, cannon, ladder, and label sheet so kids can pretend to be the most charismatic smuggler in the galaxy and adults can expose it anywhere they want.

Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Transforming Batcave

One of the big characters making a return this year is Batman, one of the main stars in the upcoming film Batman V Superman. This is a Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Transforming Batcave for the young ones who are as excited as we are about the caped crusader’s return, and it includes a transforming bat-cave, and Batman and Joker figurines to play in it. It’s currently on sale at $44.99 which saves you $15 USD from the retail price, so this is a great option.

 

Minecraft Core Player Survival Pack Action Figure

Minecraft has become unbelievably huge, and gamers of all ages and backgrounds love it. That is why the Minecraft Core Player Survival Pack Action Figure has become such a hot item for this holiday season,being the star of one of the biggest games of all times. The best part about it, though, is that you can get this figurine for just under $10 USD, making it the perfect gift for the young ones in the family.

POP Marvel: Deadpool Vinyl Bobble-head Figure

Prediction: if 2015 was the year of Star Wars, 2016 will be the year of Deadpool. With an upcoming movie and all, this POP Marvel: Deadpool Vinyl Bobble-head Figure by Funko is meant to become one of the hottest items throughout the year, and we’re sure it will become a highly sought collectible. Get them while they last, you will thank us afterwards. As of now, this figurine costs just under $12 USD.

Power Rangers Dino Charge – Dino Charge Megazord

While all incarnations of the Power Rangers are special in their own right, we always had some special feelings for the Dino Charge Rangers, our favorite team in recent history, for featuring the Dino Charge Megazord, the coolest mecha they have had so far. The mecha can be disassembled into three separate robots featuring three robots. Still, the point is that all three can combine with other figurines from the series into bigger and bigger mechas.

Toy Story Pull String Woody 16″ Talking Figure – Disney Exclusive

This is an incredibly detailed Toy Story Pull String Woody 16″ Talking Figure, a Disney Exclusive featuring the main star from the Toy Story movie series. It is pretty big at 16″ tall, and when you pull the string, it can say up to 19 different phrases at random. It is on sale right now at $25 USD, half off from its regular $50 USD price, so whether you’re a collector or just think someone would like this present during the holidays, now is the time to get it.

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Link Nendoroid

Although there weren’t any home console Zelda games this year, we always have a special place in our hearts for Link. This The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Link Nendoroid is based off of Toon Link as seen in the beloved Wind Waker and the Super Smash Bros series. You can buy this cute figurine at 28% off from its regular price for a grand total of $35.94 USD, which is not bad at all for such a detailed figurine.

Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader 6″ Figure

The Star Wars Black Series by Hasbro recreates some of the most classic figurines that came out along with the original trilogy. These are figurines that are more meant to be cool and classic rather than cute, and might appeal to older collectors. Out of the entire series, our favorite model is absolutely the Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader 6″ figurine, featuring Anakin Skywalker’s alter ego in its most iconic outfit from the original trilogy. You can buy this figurine for just under $30 USD.

Minecraft Diamond Steve Action Figure

We already talked about how much Minecraft means to gamers all around the world, so that is why we also wanted to recommend a second version of the main playable character Steve. The Minecraft Diamond Steve Action Figure features a 2.75″ articulated Steve in Diamond armor, the most durable set from the game, which comes with a removable helmet, diamond block and a sword that fits in his hand. It is on sale right now, and you can get it for $7.19 (40% off).

Funko POP! Marvel: Dancing Groot Bobble Action Figure

The Funko POP! Marvel: Dancing Groot Bobble Action Figure is the most sought-out Bobblehead figurine right now, and we can’t blame the collectors for this. Groot already stole everyone’s heart in Guardians of the Galaxy and this figurine cranks the cuteness to 11. While you can potentially get the entire cast from the movie for less than $30 USD, we wanted to point this figurine out at $6.99 USD – at this price, it’s a crime to not get it.

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Funko Fallout Mystery Minis Won’t Need Radaway

I’m a big fan of Fallout and have played the series for years. I’m Jonesing badly to get hands on Fallout 4, but I haven’t had time yet. ThinkGeek has some cool new collectibles that will be perfect stocking stuffers for Fallout fans.

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The Funko Mystery Minis: Fallout edition has 12 different mini Fallout figures, measuring 2.5″ tall each. The collection includes Vault Boy perks, game characters, and enemies. The coolest is the Power Armor character.

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Of course, the collectibles are blind boxed. That means you will have to spend wantonly to get all of them, and you will end up with a bunch of duplicates.

The Joker Nendoroid: Bad Smile Company

Heath Ledger’s the Joker from The Dark Knight becomes the first live action movie villain to have a Nendoroid figure, single handedly tipping the toy line’s scale from cute to creepy.

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This Joker is also two-faced: one face has a glaring expression and the other has a chilling smile. The lower half of his coat is split into separate back and side flaps for more varied poses. He comes with a knife, stacks of cash and a Joker card.

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Damn. That’s scary. You can pre-order the Joker Nendoroid from BigBadToyStore for $40 (USD).

Action Figure Beach Blanket

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You may not have the (totally unrealistic) physique of an action figure, or the (totally unrealistic) accessory weaponry but you can look like one with the Action Figure Beach Blanket. All you need to do is lie down on it, place your “accessories” on the side, and you’re ready to be stocked on the shelves of Toys R Us. All you need is for someone to put a plastic bubble over you and a price tag.
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No matter how jacked you might actually be, this blanket will probably fit you since it’s 42″ wide by 78″ tall. Just be careful not to get scooped up by a collector who will put you in a plastic bin in his attic for the next 25 years. Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.
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Fallout and Skyrim Action Figures: Shut up and Take My Bottle Caps

You’ve been saving up those Nuka Cola caps, waiting for something cool to spend them on. It’s time to cash in with these cool new Fallout and Skyrim toys. Leave it to Funko to deliver some awesome toys for two of the best game franchises of all time.

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These $20 action figures will be part of Funko’s “Legacy Collection” toys like their Firefly and Game of Thrones offerings, but this time the series is focused on Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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For starters, you can get the default Vault 101 “Lone Wanderer” and the Dovahkiin, and also the Power Armour worn by the Brotherhood of Steel, and the Daedric plate worn by Daedra Warriors. You won’t find many accessories here.

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Dovahkiin is the only figure that has more than one accessory, but that’s fine with me since they all look so awesome. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting one of each.

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[via IGN via  io9]