Your "Tron: Legacy" figures are about to feel vastly inferior next to these new figures of Daft Punk from Bandai's S.H. Figuarts.
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Daft Punk Figures Do Everything But Make Music
Posted 5/21/13 4:26 pm EST by Zack Smith in Bandai, Music, Toys
SDCC 2012: This Con-Exclusive S.H. MonsterArts Figure Proves Godzilla Hates Cosplay!
Posted 5/17/12 11:00 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, News, SDCC, Toys
Looking at that painting, we think that Godzilla trampling the San Diego Convention Center, while looking awesome, would considerably wipe out some of the best and brightest creators of comics, toys, and film. On the other hand, his fiery breath would effectively nullify the stench that permeates the con floor by day 2 of SDCC from the sweat-filled costumes and overly-packed bodies. We guess there really is a silver lining to every catastrophic situation! This year, you can play out the scenario for yourself on the sidewalk, in the convention center, or even in your hotel's bath tub (creepy!) thanks to Bandai Japan's San Diego Comic-Con exclusive S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla in his fiery orange "Comic-Con Explosion" color scheme! This Godzilla uses the same sculpt as their previous S.H. MonsterArts figure, but has been molded in faded, semi-translucent plastic. While this version of the destroyer/protector of Tokyo stands roughly 6 inches tall, he is almost 15 inches long from head to tail!
Read on for all the info on this SDCC exclusive, only available at the Bluefin booth!
We Let Lion-O and Mumm-Ra Throw Down in This Dual ThunderCats Classics Review
Posted 2/29/12 12:31 pm EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Reviews, Toys
Toy Fair 2012: Bandai Lets Loose The ThunderCats
ThunderCats Classics: the toy line that we (and a lot of fans) have a love/hate relationship with. When this line was first announced last year, Bandai has TC fan's mouths salivating at the prospect of a figure line in the same vein of Masters of the Universe Classics. Then Bandai dropped the bombshell that the figures would clock in at around 9" tall. while the first wave of Lion-O and Tygra looked good (Lion-O more-so than his second-in-command), they were still the odd Cats out on the shelf filled with 6" to 7" scale figures. Recently, Bandai heard the outcry and remedied the situation by releasing the new ThunderCats Classics line utilizing the 6" scale. Is all right in the world now? Have the ThunderCats finally pounced their way to the top of our collections? Read on as today we're taking a look at both Lion-O and Mumm-Ra from Bandai's 6" ThunderCats Classics line!
What? Another EXCLUSIVE Look at 2012 ThunderCats Toys?!
Posted 11/16/11 11:01 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, First Look, Interviews, Toys
We hope you enjoyed yesterday's ThunderCats action figure reveals, and today we're bringing you an exclusive first look at a couple of the newest vehicles to hit shelves in 2012! Both Mumm-Ra's Storm Charger and the Armor of Omens are part of the 4" line of ThunderCats toys and are based on designs on the terrific animated series on Cartoon Network. while the tons of photos we have would help satiate fan's appetites, we also took some time to talk with Amanda Burns, marketing brand manager with Bandai America Incorporated about both vehicles and what they can do.
Read on for our interview, tons of photos, a video clip...ehhh, you get the idea!
EXCLUSIVE First Look at 2012 ThunderCats 6 Inch Figures with Interview
Posted 11/15/11 10:59 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, First Look, Interviews, Toys
While the rest of the internet will soon pass these images around like a cheap bottle of cooking wine at a hobo's campfire, we here at MTV Geek! are excited to bring you these first looks at new releases from both the 6" ThunderCats Classics and Modern line. That's right, 6 inch ThunderCats Classics! "What the hell?!" Yeah, that was our reaction too. So, we went right to the source and got some inside info from Brehan Maul, senior director of marketing, boys, at Bandai America Incorporated, about the change in scale and a few hints about upcoming releases. Oh, and we also asked about that whole black-joint problem of Lion-O's. You're welcome.
Read on for the interview and a TON of photos of the Classics' Lion-O and Mumm-Ra, along with the current versions of fan-favorites Cheetara and Tygra!
Brehan Maul Chats About Bandai's Power Rangers Samurai Toys
Posted 11/10/11 1:24 pm EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Interviews, Toys
Power Rangers Samurai is the latest incarnation of the long-running franchise to make it's way to the U.S. Upon noticing the massive section the multi-colored heroes are taking up in our frequented action figure aisles, we started to wonder what goes into bringing this undying phenomenon from the TV screen to the shelves; so, we went straight to the source: Darth Brehan Maul, Senior Director of Marketing, Boys, for Bandai America Incorporated. Read on as we talk toys, and get a few hints about next year's line!
Review: Power Rangers Samurai 3 3/4" Action Figures
Posted 11/9/11 3:02 pm EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Reviews, Toys
The Power Rangers have returned once again, in their endless cycle of resurrection, with their latest incarnation: Power Rangers Samurai. That's right all you fans of color-coded heroes, the hard-fighting, Megazord-driving, teens are back on TV and this time they've got badass swords and new cell phones! As usual, Bandai has brought out a wide range of toys to appease the massive Power Rangers audience and today we're taking a look at their line of 3 3/4" Power Rangers Samurai action figures! Do we think they're worthy to stand next to Snake-Eyes and Luke Skywalker on your action figure shelves? Read on to find out!
Twitter Giveaway For A Dragon Ball Z Level 1.1 Prize Pack!
Posted 11/7/11 2:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Animation, Anime, Bandai, Funimation, Giveaway, TV, Video Games
This week, MTV Geek is giving away an incredible Dragon Ball Z prize pack from FUNimation and Namco Bandai on Twitter!
Each prize pack consists of: Read More...
Twitter Giveaway For A Collection of Power Rangers Toys
Posted 11/1/11 12:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Bandai, Giveaway, Toys, TV
GO GO, POWER RANGERS!
For this week's Twitter Giveaway, MTV Geek has got a TON of Bandai Power Rangers: Samurai action figures and accessories to keep you swimming in colorful, kaiju-battling plastic for months!
ONE lucky Twitter follower can nab him or herself this amazing collection! Read More...
Wilykit, WilyKat, and the Storm Charger: An Interview with Brehan Maul on Bandai's ThunderCats Toys!
Posted 9/1/11 11:09 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Cartoon Network, Interviews, Toys
ThunderCats Week rolls on here at MTV Geek like the ThunderTank tearing through a Lizardman platoon! While the animated series is a huge hit, and the driving force behind the ThunderCats' resurgence in popularity, the mulitple toy lines by Bandai America Inc. have strengthened fan's interest along with that of newcomers to Lion-O and his band of rebel warriors. We first saw this line at Toy Fair, and then scored our first taste at San Diego Comic-Con. Now with the lines in stores, we're chomping at the bit for any news on upcoming releases and thankfully had the chance to chat with Brehan Maul, Sr. Director of Marketing (Boys Brands), at Bandai America Incorporated about the future of the ThunderCats in the toy aisle... along with some exclusive news!
Twitter Giveaway For A Collection Of Bandai ThunderCats Toys
Posted 8/30/11 12:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Animation, Bandai, Cartoon Network, Toys
The new ThunderCats series is a hit! And we're celebrating our favorite Thundarians with ThunderCats Week here at MTV Geek! And our next order of business is this killer Twitter giveaway of a set of Bandai action figures and vehicles based on the amazing series!
So say it with me, gang...
"Thunder...THUNDER...THUNDERCATS...HOOOOOOOOO!"
Leading the Charge: ThunderCats' Lion-O Action Figure Review
Posted 8/29/11 2:56 pm EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Reviews, Toys
The ThunderCats have made there way back into pop culture's consciousness as of late. Fueled by the new animated series, the Cats have also started infiltrating the toy aisles thanks to the folks over at Bandai. While these new figures have been more readily available online than at brick and mortar stores, we managed to snag this 6" Lion-O at our local K-Mart before the ravenous fans stripped the shelves bare like a horde of Lizardmen. Let the review commence!
An Epic Toyline For an Epic Show: Bandai's ThunderCats!
Posted 8/2/11 10:30 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Cartoon Network, News, Toys
Holy crap! Now that we've seen the first episode of ThunderCats, we have no doubt that those Thunderan warriors have made a full resurgence form the slumber they've been in since the 1980s. Sure there were a few attempts at comic books, but let's not kid ourselves. Personally, after seeing some sweet ass animation like that, I instantly want to hit the stores to pick up any action figure offerings. Sadly, these haven't hit my local stores just yet, but both Toys "R" Us and K-Mart's official websites had them in stock... for a matter of seconds! These toys are definitely a hit and in the coming weeks, should make their rounds to all retailers so I alone we all can ferociously collect them all.
Here is some basic info on the line, for those of you not privy to the previous info:
One of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s and a continuing pop culture force, ThunderCats is an epic tale of a young hero’s journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. The new ThunderCats series follows Lion-O, the young heir to the throne, who embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The kingdom of Thundera is threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, and Lion-O, the unlikely champion, must work with his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKat, WilyKit and his loyal pet, Snarf, on his journey to save their world from darkness.
The ThunderCats toy line from Bandai America Incorporated and WBCP brings the magic and adventure of the ThunderCats’ journey to kids and fans of the new and classic series. The new toys fuse sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the iconic series, and Bandai’s innovative ThunderLynx magnet activation technology, featured in the 4” figures, vehicles and play sets, brings favorite characters and settings from the animated series to life with interactive lights, sounds and actions.
SDCC 2011: The ThunderCats Lion-O SDCC Exclusive Stalks the Con!
Posted 7/28/11 10:19 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Reviews, San Diego Comic-Con, Toys
At this year's San Diego Comic-Con 2011, ThunderCats were unleashed onto the hordes of fans in the form of the latest animated series premiere, and an exclusive figure from Bandai America's ThunderCats Classic line. The figure was available at the Entertainment Earth booth and was even able to be signed by the original voice actor for Lion-O, Larry Kenney. That opportunity was too good to pass up, so we here at MTV Geek got one signed, and then proceeded to tear it open for a review... because that's just how we do things! Welcome to our convention-based review of the convention-exclusive ThunderCats Classics Lion-O figure!
Toys R Us and Entertainment Earth Have Some SDCC Surprises!
Posted 7/5/11 10:56 am EST by Lemonjuice McGee in Bandai, Diamond Select Toys, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, San Diego Comic-Con, Toys
Surprise Looks like the Entertainment Earth booth (#2343) is gonna be lined out the doors this year at San Diego Comic Con thanks to the recently announced exclusives filling it’s shelves from the fine folks at Toys “R” Us. Ugh. We are going to have to redo our entire schedule in order to make time to pick up the likes of the MOTUC Bizzaro vs. Battle Armor Faker (Yes!) Two-Pack and the metallic-hued Lion-O figure from Bandai’s ThunderCats 8” line (with a chance for an autograph from the original voice actor)! There’s a little something for everyone from flocked Sonic the Hedgehog to metallic Master Chief, including an appearance by Todd McFarlane. Read More...
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