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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: Dawn of Justice SUPERMAN

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
SUPERMAN
1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE



“Black and blue, god vs. man, day vs. night!”

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the epic blockbuster by DC Comics and Warner Brothers, will hit theatres around the world in March 2016! In this exciting film, fearing the actions of the god-like Superman left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable and forceful vigilante Batman will take on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior.

To get fans ready for this installment of the DC Extended Universe, Hot Toys is very excited to officially present today the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Superman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice!

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Henry Cavill as Superman in the movie, featuring a newly developed head sculpt, movie-accurate body proportion, newly tailored Superman costume with embossed pattern, the iconic red cape made with new material, and a specially designed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand. A special edition will be available for selected markets which includes an additional LED light-up Kryptonite as bonus accessory.

Customers in selected markets pre-order both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Batman and Superman collectible figures at same time will receive an additional Batman Tech Cowl as bonus accessory.

Pre-order this great collectible figure to jump start your Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice collection!




















SPECIFICATIONS
  • PRODUCT CODEMMS343
  • PRODUCT NAMESUPERMAN
  • HEIGHTAPPROXIMATELY 31.5CM TALL
  • PTS OF ARTICULATIONS30
  • SPECIAL FEATURESA NEWLY DEVELOPED HEAD SCULPT, MOVIE-ACCURATE BODY PROPORTION, NEWLY TAILORED SUPERMAN COSTUME WITH EMBOSSED PATTERN, THE ICONIC RED CAPE MADE WITH NEW MATERIAL, AND A SPECIALLY DESIGNED FIGURE STAND.
  • ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY Y.K. KIM
    HEAD PAINTED BY E-LEE
    HEAD ART DIRECTED BY KOJUN

The 1/6th scale Superman Collectible Figure’s special features:
- Authentic and detailed likeness of Superman in the movie
- Newly developed head sculpt featuring authentic likeness of Henry Cavill
- Real-like facial features with detailed wrinkles and skin texture
- Detailed hair sculpture 
- Approximately 31.5 cm tall
- Newly sculpted muscular body with over 30 points of articulation 
- Movie-accurate body proportion
- Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable palms including:
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms 
- One (1) pair for open palms
- One (1) pair of holding palms
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume :
- One (1) newly tailored Superman suit embossed patterns and Superman logo in chest
- One (1) pair of newly tailored red boots with embossed patterns 
- One (1) red cape made with new material


Accessory:
- Specially designed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand with Superman nameplate and the movie logo

Bonus Accessory for Special Edition (For Selected Markets Only)
- One (1) LED light-up Kryptonite (white light, battery operated)

Extra Bonus Accessory for Pre-Ordering both BvS: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Batman & Superman Collectible Figures
- One (1) Batman Tech Cowl* with stand (Approximately 8cm tall)

Release date: Q2 – Q3, 2016

*The Batman Tech Cowl will be packaged in the 1/6th scale Batman Collectible Figure for eligible customers
**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice
**Battery included for collectible figure, button cells are required

BATMAN V BATMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16)

© 2015 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: Dawn of Justice BATMAN

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
BATMAN
1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE
“That's how it starts. The fever, the rage, the feeling of powerlessness that turns good men... cruel.”

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the epic blockbuster by DC Comics and Warner Brothers, will hit theatres around the world in March 2016! In this thrilling new film, Gotham City's own formidable and forceful vigilante Batman will take on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior as he fears the chaos the god-like Superman can brought upon the world if the Kryptonian’s powers are left unchecked.

In anticipation to DC Extended Universe’s newest film, Hot Toys is very excited to officially present today the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Batman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice!

The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Ben Affleck as Batman from the film. It features a newly developed masked head sculpt with 3 interchangeable eye pieces and lower faces, newly developed body which can naturally portray Batman’s muscular body, meticulously tailored Batsuit, detailed Batman gadgets, and a specially designed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand.

A special edition will be available for selected markets which includes an additional sniper rifle as bonus accessory.

Customers in selected markets pre-order both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Batman and Superman collectible figures at same time will receive an additional Batman Tech Cowl as bonus accessory.

Now it’s the time to pre-order this new Batman collectible figure for your Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice collection!









SPECIFICATIONS
  • PRODUCT CODEMMS342
  • PRODUCT NAMEBATMAN
  • HEIGHTAPPROXIMATELY 32CM TALL
  • PTS OF ARTICULATIONS30
  • SPECIAL FEATURESNEWLY DEVELOPED MASKED HEAD SCULPT W/ 3 INTERCHANGEABLE EYE PIECES & LOWER FACES, NEWLY DEVELOPED BODY, METICULOUSLY TAILORED BATSUIT, DETAILED BATMAN GADGETS, & A SPECIALLY DESIGNED FIGURE STAND
  • ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY SO YOUNG, LEE
    HEAD PAINTED BY JC. HONG
    HEAD ART DIRECTED BY KYOUNG-GEUN, KIM
The 1/6th scale Batman Collectible Figure’s special features:
- Authentic and detailed likeness of Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- One (1) Batman head with three (3) interchangeable eye pieces and three (3) interchangeable lower part of faces capturing Ben Affleck’s facial expressions 
- Approximately 32 cm tall
- Newly developed muscular body with over 30 points of articulation which can naturally portray Batman’s muscular body in the film
- Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms 
- One (1) pair for weapon holding palms
- One (1) right palm for holding Batarang
- One (1) right palm for holding branding iron
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume :
- One (1) specially tailored Batsuit 
- One (1) black leather-like cape
- One (1) utility belt
- One (1) pair of black forearm gauntlets
- One (1) pair of black boots

Weapons:
- One (1) grapple gun with interchangeable tips
- One (1) grenade gun
- Four (4) Batarangs


Accessories:
- One (1) Batman symbol branding iron
- Specially designed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice themed figure stand with Batman nameplate and the movie logo

Bonus Accessory for Special Edition (For Selected Markets Only)
- One (1) sniper rifle

Extra Bonus Accessory for Pre-Ordering both BvS: Dawn of Justice 1/6th scale Batman & Superman Collectible Figures (For Selected Markets Only)
- One (1) Batman Tech Cowl* with stand (Approximately 8cm tall)

Release date: Q2 – Q3, 2016

*The Batman Tech Cowl will be packaged in the 1/6th scale Batman Collectible Figure for eligible customers
**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
** Product details could be subjected to change without further notice

BATMAN V BATMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16)

© 2015 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.







STAR WARS: The Force Awakens CAPTAIN PHASMA

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
CAPTAIN PHASMA
1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE



As the release date of Star Wars: The Force Awakens coming closer and closer, the anticipation for this long awaited installment of the saga is growing stronger everyday! Following the reveal of the First Order legions of troopers, Hot Toys is very excited to officially present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of their commander clad in distinctive metallic armor – Captain Phasma!


The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She stands approximately 33cm tall and features the character’s signature chrome colored armor and helmet, specially applied multiple layers of metallic paint on armor with weathering effects, finely tailored cape, highly detailed blaster rifle, and hexagonal figure stand with the First Order’s emblem!

Complete your First Order army with Captain Phasma today!











SPECIFICATIONS
  • PRODUCT CODEMMS328
  • PRODUCT NAMECAPTAIN PHASMA
  • HEIGHTAPPROXIMATELY 33CM TALL
  • POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS25
  • SPECIAL FEATURESSPECIALLY APPLIED MULTIPLE LAYERS OF METALLIC PAINT ON ARMOR WITH WEATHERING EFFECTS, FINELY TAILORED CAPE, HIGHLY DETAILED BLASTER RIFLE, AND HEXAGONAL FIGURE STAND WITH THE FIRST ORDER’S EMBLEM!
  • ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY N/A.
    HEAD PAINTED BY N/A. FIGURE PAINTED BY LOK HO
    HEAD ART DIRECTED BY N/A. FIGURE ART DIRECTED BY JC. HONG

The 1/6th scale Captain Phasma Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed likeness of Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens 
- Approximately 33 cm tall 
- Specially applied multiple layers of metallic paint on armor with weathering effects
- Newly developed body with over 25 points of articulations 
- Ten (10) pieces of interchangeable chrome armored palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) pair of palms for aiming weapon
- Two (2) pairs of palms for holding weapon in different styles

Costume:
- One (1) Captain Phasma’s distinctive chrome colored armor with weathering effects
- One (1) black and red colored cape 
- One (1) black under-suit
- One (1) belt with pouches 
- One (1) pair of silver boots

Weapon: 
- One (1) light golden colored blaster rifle with extended stock


Accessory:
- First Order emblem hexagonal figure stand with Captain Phasma nameplate and Star Wars logo

Release date: Q2 – Q3, 2016

**Prototype shown is not final, pending licensor final approval
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice

© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
© 2015 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.

STAR WARS: The Force Awakens KYLO REN

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
KYLO REN
1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE



“There has been an awakening, have you felt it?”


The newest installment of the Star Wars saga – Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming theatres worldwide this December! Star Wars fans around the world just can’t wait for December to come any sooner! But before the movie’s release, a wide range of merchandise based on this upcoming film is starting to hit the stores in September to let Star Wars enthusiasts to get ready for the film!

To kick off the long-awaited Star Wars: The Force Awakens collection, Hot Toys is very excited to present the 1/6th scale collectible figure of the mysterious main character in the upcoming movie – Kylo Ren!

Kylo Ren is a dark warrior strong with the Force and his unique self-made crossguard lightsaber has already captured all Star Wars fans’ attention upon its first reveal!

The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This collectible figure features Kylo Ren’s helmet with weathering effects, meticulously crafted layers of outfit, the character’s signature crossguard lightsaber with LED light-up function and weathering effects, and a specially designed hexagonal figure stand with the First Order’s emblem!

Don’t miss the chance to add this crucial character from the new movie in your Star Wars collection!









SPECIFICATIONS
  • PRODUCT CODEMMS320
  • PRODUCT NAMEKYLO REN
  • HEIGHTAPPROXIMATELY 33CM TALL
  • POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS30
  • SPECIAL FEATURESKYLO REN’S HELMET WITH WEATHERING EFFECTS, METICULOUSLY CRAFTED LAYERS OF OUTFIT, THE CHARACTER’S SIGNATURE CROSSGUARD LIGHTSABER WITH LED LIGHT-UP FUNCTION AND WEATHERING EFFECTS, AND A FIGURE STAND
  • ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY N/A.
    HEAD PAINTED BY N/A. FIGURE PAINTED BY LOK HO
    HEAD ART DIRECTED BY N/A. FIGURE ART DIRECTED BY JC. HONG

The 1/6th scale Kylo Ren Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed likeness of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens 
- Finely crafted Kylo Ren’s helmet with weathering effects 
- Approximately 33 cm tall 
- Body with over 30 points of articulations 
- Eight (8) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) pair of palms for holding lightsaber
- One (1) pair of gesturing palms

Costume:
- One (1) black basket weave pattern top coat 
- One (1) black mid coat with accordion sleeves
- One (1) black short under-tunic
- One (1) black long under-tunic
- One (1) pair of black pants
- One (1) black belt with lightsaber holster 
- One (1) pair of black boots

Weapons: 
- One (1) LED light up Kylo Ren’s lightsaber with weathering effects (battery operated)
- One (1) Kylo Ren’s lightsaber hilt with weathering effects



Accessory:
- First Order emblem hexagonal figure stand with Kylo Ren nameplate and Star Wars logo

Release date: Q4, 2015 – Q1, 2016

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

© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
© 2015 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.





Iron Man 3 GAMMA (Mark XXVI)

IRON MAN 3
GAMMA (MARK XXVI)
1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE



The Hot Toys “House Party Protocol” continue to expand today for Iron Man fans with the official reveal of the Gamma (Mark XXVI), Heavy Construction Suit Upgrade, 1/6th scale collectible figure as a Hot Toys Exclusive item!


In addition to being able to resist extreme temperatures and devastating electrical surges, the suit gains its nickname “Gamma” for the ability to withstand Gamma Radiation.

The collectible Figure stands approximately 34cam tall, featuring suit’s distinctive design with a pair of spring-loaded Pneumatic Hammers, specially applied dark green, gray, and silver painting on armor with weathering effects, LED light-up functions, and a dynamic figure stand.

Iron Man fans, don’t miss the chance to add this collectible figure to your House Party Protocol collection!






















SPECIFICATIONS
  • PRODUCT CODEMMS332
  • PRODUCT NAMEGAMMA (MARK XXVI)
  • HEIGHTAPPROXIMATELY 34CM TALL
  • POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS30
  • SPECIAL FEATURESDISTINCTIVE DESIGN WITH A PAIR OF SPRING-LOADED PNEUMATIC HAMMERS, SPECIALLY APPLIED DARK GREEN, GRAY, AND SILVER PAINTING ON ARMOR W/ WEATHERING EFFECTS, LED LIGHT-UP FUNCTIONS, & FIGURE STAND
  • ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY N/A.
    HEAD PAINTED BY N/A. ARMOR PAINTED BY LOK HO
    HEAD ART DIRECTED BY N/A. PAINTING ART DIRECTED BY JC. HONG


The 1/6th scale Gamma (Mark XXVI) Collectible Figure’s special features:

- Authentic and detailed likeness of Gamma (Mark XXVI), the Heavy Construction Suit Upgrade, in Iron Man 3 
- Over 30 points of articulations
- Approximately 34 cm tall
- LED-lighted eyes and rectangular-shaped RT on chest (white light, battery operated) 
- Distinctive dark green, dark gray, and silver painting on armor with specially applied weathering effects
- Special features on armor:
- A pair of spring-loaded and detachable Pneumatic Hammers with LED light up function (white light, battery operated)
- Articulated air flaps
- Articulations on waist armor allowing flexible movement 


Accessory:
- One (1) circular figure stage with flexible pillar

Release date: Q4, 2015 – Q1, 2016

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice
**Battery included for collectible figure. Button cells are required

© 2015 Marvel.
© 2015 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.