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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Thor: The Dark World Loki

Thor: The Dark World Loki


“You must be truly desperate to come to me for help.” A new powerful enemy has appeared to destroy the nine realms, and Thor is forced to seek assistance from Loki in order to save us all in the Thor: The Dark World, but can the God of Mischief be truly trusted? 

Regardless of which side Loki is on, he has been extremely popular with fans of the Marvel Universe! Even Mr. Tom Hiddleston himself was very happy to see Hot Toys’ The Avengers: 1/6th scale Loki Collectible Figure which was released last year. 

To continue the popularity of everyone’s favorite trickster, Hot Toys is excited to present the new 1/6th scale Loki Collectible Figure from Thor: The Dark World. The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Tom Hiddleston as Loki in the movie, featuring the newly developed head sculpt, highly-detailed costume, weapon and accessories. 












SPECIFICATIONS:


PRODUCT CODE:  MMS231

PRODUCT NAME:  LOKI

HEIGHT APPROXIMATELY:  32CM TALL

POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS:  30

SPECIAL FEATURES:  SPECIALLY CRAFTED BASED ON THE IMAGE OF TOM HIDDLESTON AS LOKI IN THE MOVIE, FEATURING THE NEWLY DEVELOPED HEAD SCULPT, HIGHLY-DETAILED COSTUME, WEAPON AND ACCESSORIES.

ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY:  YULLI

HEAD PAINTED BY:  JC. HONG

HEAD ART DIRECTED BY:  JC. HONG


The 1/6th scale Loki Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Tom Hiddleston as Loki in Thor: The Dark World 
- Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture
- Black hair sculpture
- Body with over 30 points of articulations 
- Approximately 32 cm tall 
- Six (6) pieces of interchangeable palms including: 
- One (1) pair of partially clenched palms
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) right palm for holding dagger
- One (1) left open palm
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted 

Costume:
- One (1) black long vest with leather-like materials and bronze-colored armor
- One (1) long-sleeve leather-like black and green long coat with bronze-colored armor and strap
- One (1) leather-like pants with patterns
- One (1) pair of black boots

Weapon: 
- One (1) dagger

Accessories:
- One (1) pair of handcuffs with chains
- One (1) pair of legcuffs with chains
- One (1) neck collar with chains
- Figure stand with Loki nameplate and the movie logo

Special Version – Bonus Accessory (for selected markets only): 
- One (1) 1/6th scale Aether

Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Yulli
- Head Painted by JC. Hong 
- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong 

Release date: Q2-Q3, 2014

**Collectible Figure - Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Aether - Prototype shown is not final, pending licensor approval
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice

TM & © 2014 Marvel & Subs.

© 2014 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.




The Dark Knight Batman Armory with Bruce Wayne and Alfred pennyworth 1/6th Scale Collectible Set

The Dark Knight Batman Armory with Bruce Wayne and Alfred pennyworth 1/6th Scale Collectible Set


As a hero with many superior tech and equipment, Batman uses a specialized armory to store all of his state-of-the-art weaponries and gadgets. Now Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Batman Armory from The Dark Knight together in a set with Bruce Wayne and the firstly launched Alfred Pennyworth collectible figures. 

The 1/6th scale Batman Armory is highly detailed and meticulously crafted based on its appearance in The Dark Knight featuring a Batman collectible figure with patented Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) and four newly sculpted interchangeable expressions, and a large collection of finely sculpted weapons and accessories.

The movie-accurate Bruce Wayne collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in the motion picture highlighting the newly painted head sculpt and a finely tailored costume with striking details.

The movie-accurate Alfred Pennyworth collectible is specially crafted based on the image of the renowned Academy Award winner, Sir Michael Caine, as Alfred Pennyworth in the film highlighting the newly developed head sculpt, and an impressively tailored costume.


















SPECIFICATIONS:

PRODUCT CODE: MMS236

PRODUCT NAME: BATMAN ARMORY WITH BRUCE WAYNE AND ALFRED PENNYWORTH

POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS:  32

SPECIAL FEATURES: COLLECTIBLE SET FEATURES A BATMAN COLLECTIBLE FIGURE WITH PATENTED PARALLEL EYEBALL ROLLING SYSTEM (PERS) AND INTERCHANGEABLE FACES AND A MOVIE-ACCURATE BRUCE WAYNE & ALFRED COLLECTIBLE FIGURES


The 1/6th scale Batman Armory (with Batman Collectible Figure) Collectible specially features:
- Authentically detailed 1/6th scale Batman Armory in The Dark Knight
- Approximately 37 cm tall
- Movable armory doors
- Movable armory shelves
- Light-up function on armory ceiling with remote control

Costume:
- One (1) Batman head with patented Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) and four (4) newly sculpted interchangeable lower part of faces capturing his classic facial expressions 
- One (1) complex Batman body featuring fabric material covered with armor 
- One (1) Batsuit collar
- One (1) black cape
- One (1) pair of black boots
- Six (6) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) left open palm
- One (1) right palm for holding batarang

Weapons:
- One (1) surudoi saw
- One (1) nunchuck
- One (1) cutter
- Two (2) smoke bombs
- Three (3) sticky-bomb guns
- Three (3) grappling guns
- Three (3) Batarangs for attaching to utility belt
- Four (4) mini mines
- Six (6) ninja spikes
- Eight (8) Batarangs

Accessories:
- One (1) set of wire
- One (1) antidote injector
- One (1) drill
- One (1) set of drill bits
- One (1) big hook
- Two (2) holders for Batarangs attachable to utility belt
- Three (3) utility belts
- Three (3) gun holders
- Three (3) holders attachable to utility belt
- Four (4) hooks
- Five (5) sets of grappling gun clips
- Fourteen (14) mini canisters
- Fifteen (15) pouches
- Twenty seven (27) rounds of ammo
- Armory stand with the movie logo

The 1/6th scale Bruce Wayne Collectible Figure’s special features:
- Newly painted head sculpt with authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight 
- Movie-accurate facial features with detailed wrinkles and skin texture 
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Body with over 30 points of articulations
- Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) pair of holding palms
- One (1) right palm for holding batarang
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted 

Costume:
- One (1) light blue shirt
- One (1) dark red tie
- One (1) black pinstripe vest
- One (1) black pinstripe blazer 
- One (1) pair of black pinstripe pants
- One (1) pair of black shoes

Accessory:
- Figure stand with Bruce Wayne nameplate and the movie logo 

Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun 
- Head Painted by JC. Hong
- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong 
- Costume Designed by Hai Lim

The 1/6th scale Alfred Pennyworth Collectible Figure’s special features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Sir Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth in The Dark Knight 
- Movie-accurate facial features with detailed wrinkles and skin texture 
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Body with over 30 points of articulations
- Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) pair of holding palms
- One (1) right palm for holding batarang
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted 

Costume:
- One (1) white shirt
- One (1) red tie
- One (1) black vest
- One (1) black blazer 
- One (1) black coat
- One (1) pair of black pants
- One (1) pair of black shoes

Accessory:
- Figure stand with Alfred Pennyworth nameplate and the movie logo 

Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Im Jung Hyuk & Yu Mi Kim
- Head Painted by JC. Hong
- Head Art Directed by Yulli 
- Costume Designed by Hai Lim

Release date: Q2-Q3, 2014

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice
**Battery not included for Batman Armory, 2A batteries (a total of 3 pieces) are required
**Battery not included for remote control, button cells are required


TM & © DC Comics.
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© 2013 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.






THOR: The Dark World Thor (Light Asgardian Armor Version) 1/6TH Scale Collectible Figure

THOR: The Dark World Thor (Light Asgardian Armor Version) 1/6TH Scale Collectible Figure

The next highly anticipated Marvel Studios film this year – Thor: The Dark World is soon hitting the theatres. Following the events of The Avengers, Thor returns to the big screen and sets upon a journey to confront a new enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand.


To celebrate the launch of this epic sequel of Thor, Hot Toys is proud to present the new 1/6th scale Thor (Light Asgardian Armor Version) Collectible Figure which will be available for selected markets only. This movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the movie, featuring the newly developed head sculpt and muscular body, highly detailed costume, weapon, and specially designed diorama base.











SPECIFICATIONS:

PRODUCT CODE:  MMS225

PRODUCT NAME:  THOR (LIGHT ASGARDIAN ARMOR VERSION)

HEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 32 CM TALL

POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS:   30

SPECIAL FEATURES:  CRAFTED BASED ON THE IMAGE OF CHRIS HEMSWORTH AS THOR IN THE MOVIE, FEATURING THE NEWLY DEVELOPED HEAD SCULPT AND MUSCULAR BODY, DETAILED COSTUME, WEAPON, AND SPECIALLY DESIGNED DIORAMA BASE.

ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY:  K.A. KIM

HEAD PAINTED BY:   JC. HONG

HEAD ART DIRECTED BY:  YULLI & KOJUN


The 1/6th scale Thor (Light Asgardian Armor Version) Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: The Dark World 
- Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles, skin texture and beard
- Blonde hair sculpture
- Newly developed muscular body with over 30 points of articulations and seamless elbow joints 
- Approximately 32 cm tall 
- Four (4) pair of interchangeable palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) pair of open palms
- One (1) pair for holding Mjolnir
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted 

Costume:
- One (1) red-colored cape
- One (1) upper body armor with metal-colored circle plates
- One (1) pair of black and metal-colored colored forearm armor
- One (1) pair of black pants with patterned design on sides
- One (1) pair of black and metal-colored boots

Weapon: 
- One (1) authentic metal Mjolnir with patterned holder and leather-like strap at the end

Accessory:
- Rocky ground diorama base with Thor nameplate and the movie logo

Release date: Q2-Q3, 2014



Tony Stark (Armor Testing Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine

Tony Stark (Armor Testing Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine

The Iron Man 3 movie is coming in just three months! Hot Toys is excited to present the 1/6th scale Tony Stark (Armor Testing Version)Limited Edition Collectible Figurine from this highly anticipated Iron Man 3 movie. The movie-accurate Tony Stark collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Robert Downey Jr. as the genius billionaire Tony Stark in his workshop in the movie.













SPECIFICATIONS:

PRODUCT CODE:  MMS191

PRODUCT NAME:  TONY STARK

HEIGHT APPROXIMATELY: 30 CM TALL

POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS:  30

SPECIAL FEATURES:  THE NEWLY DEVELOPED HEAD SCULPT, NEWLY SCULPTED ADVANCED BODY WITH LIGHT-UP CHEST LIGHT AND HIGHLY DETAILED ACCESSORIES

ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY: KOJUN

HEAD PAINTED BY:  JC. HONG 

HEAD ART DIRECTED BY:  JC. HONG


The 1/6th scale Tony Stark (Armor Testing Version) Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in his workshop in the Iron Man 3 movie 
- Movie-accurate facial features with detailed beard, wrinkles and skin texture 
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Newly sculpted advanced body with over 30 points of articulations specially for Tony Stark
- LED light on chest (battery operated) 
- Metallic gold and red painting on armor including:
- One (1) pair of forearm armors 
- Three (3) interchangeable left palm armors including two (2) with articulated fingers and one (1) fist 
- One (1) pair of leg armors 
- Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including: 
- One (1) pair relaxed palms 
- One (1) pair of fists 
- One (1) pair of palms for holding tools 
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted 

Costume:
- One (1) grey and black patterned tee
- One (1) pair of black jeans
- One (1) pair of black shoes

Accessories:
- One (1) headset 
- One (1) articulated mechanical robot with wheels and camera
- One (1) desk with wheels with armors (helmet, face mask, neck support, elbow, palm & leg armors), magazine, blueprints, electrical wires and tools (pincers & screw driver) on it
- One (1) LED-lighted stage with a cardboard underneath (battery operated) 


Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun
- Head Painted by JC. Hong 
- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong
- Body Sculpted by T.J. Cha and Im Jung Hyuk 
- Costume Designed by Hai Lim

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Tony Stark’s head sculpt: Prototype shown is not final, pending licensor approval 
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice
**Battery included for collectible figure & stage, button cells are required

Release date: Q2, 2013
TM & © 2013 Marvel & Subs.
© 2013 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.


Man of Steel - Jor-El Collectible Figure

Man of Steel - Jor-El Collectible Figure

Man of Steel has finally hit the theatres in many countries worldwide and has a successful box office record. Every story has a beginning, and Man of Steel unfolds it by showing the audience the origin of Superman. Foreseeing the inevitable doom of Krypton, Jor-El sends his new-born son to Earth to preserve the Kryptonian race. A caring father even after death, Jor-El’s artificial consciousness guides Clark Kent to bring hopes to mankind and leads to the rise of the iconic superhero.











SPECIFICATIONS:

PRODUCT CODE:  MMS201

PRODUCT NAME:  JOR-EL

HEIGHT APPROXIMATELY:  30 CM TALL

POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS:  30

SPECIAL FEATURES:  SPECIALLY CRAFTED BASED ON THE IMAGE OF THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNER, RUSSELL CROWE, AS JOR-EL IN THE MOVIE WHICH FEATURES A METICULOUSLY-MADE COSTUME AND ACCESSORIES WITH GREAT DETAILS.

ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY: IM JUNG HYUK

HEAD PAINTED BY: JC. HONG

HEAD ART DIRECTED BY: YULLI


The 1/6th scale Jor-El Collectible Figure’s special features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Jor-El in the movie
- Head sculpt featuring authentic likeness of Russell Crowe
- Real-like facial expression with detailed wrinkles and gesture 
- Detailed hair sculpture 
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Body with over 30 points of articulation 
- Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including:
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of gun holding palms
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume :
- One (1) set of one-piece blue costume with embossed pattern
- One (1) brown robe with detailed tailoring
- One (1) chest and shoulder armor
- One (1) dark red cape
- One (1) pair of black boots with embossed pattern

Weapon:
- One (1) Kryptonian gun

Accessory:
- Diamond shaped figure stand with Jor-El nameplate and movie logo


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

Release date: Q1, 2014

TM & © DC Comics. 
© 2013 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.



Thor: The Dark World

 Thor: The Dark World


The next highly anticipated Marvel Studios film this year – Thor: The Dark World is soon hitting the theatres. Following the events of The Avengers, Thor returns to the big screen and sets upon a journey to confront a new enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand.

To celebrate the launch of this epic sequel of Thor, Hot Toys is proud to present the new 1/6th scale Thor Collectible Figure. The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the movie, featuring the newly developed head sculpt, muscular body, highly detailed costume, weapon and accessories.

















SPECIFICATIONS:

PRODUCT CODE:  MMS224

PRODUCT NAME:  THOR

HEIGHT:  APPROXIMATELY 32 CM TALL

POINTS OF ARTICULATIONS:  30

SPECIAL FEATURES: SPECIALLY CRAFTED BASED ON THE IMAGE OF CHRIS HEMSWORTH AS THOR IN THE MOVIE, FEATURING THE NEWLY DEVELOPED HEAD SCULPT, MUSCULAR BODY, DETAILED COSTUME, WEAPON AND ACCESSORIES

ARTISTSHEAD SCULPTED BY: K.A. KIM

HEAD PAINTED BY: JC. HONG 

HEAD ART DIRECTED BY: YULLI & KOJUN


The 1/6th scale Thor Collectible Figure specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: The Dark World 
- Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles, skin texture and beard
- Blonde hair sculpture
- Newly developed muscular body with over 30 points of articulations 
- Approximately 32 cm tall 
- Four (4) pair of interchangeable palms including: 
- One (1) pair of fists
- One (1) pair of relaxed palms
- One (1) pair of open palms
- One (1) pair for holding Mjolnir
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted 

Costume:
- One (1) red-colored cape
- One (1) metal-colored patterned long sleeves
- One (1) upper body armor with metal-colored circle plates
- One (1) pair of black and metal-colored colored forearm armor
- One (1) pair of black pants with patterned design on sides
- One (1) pair of black and metal-colored boots

Weapon: 
- One (1) authentic metal Mjolnir with patterned holder and leather-like strap at the end

Accessories:
- One (1) black poncho
- Figure stand with Thor nameplate and the movie logo
- One (1) cardboard Asgardian emblem

Release date: Q2-Q3, 2014

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

TM & © 2013 Marvel & Subs.
© 2013 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.