Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Portal 2's Atlas and P-Body get fresh, filthy coats of paint from ThreeA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/07/portal-2s-atlus-and-p-body-get-fresh-filthy-coats-of-paint-fro/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/07/portal-2s-atlus-and-p-body-get-fresh-filthy-coats-of-paint-fro/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/07/portal-2s-atlus-and-p-body-get-fresh-filthy-coats-of-paint-fro/#comments Check out ThreeA's Portal 2 and Lost Planet figuresPortal 2's multiplayer pawns, Atlas and P-Body, have seen some tough times and even tougher test chambers, as highlighted by ThreeA Toys' latest figurines. ThreeA revealed the prototypes for Atlus and P-Body last year, as smooth, gray statuettes. Now, the figures have a dinged-up coat of paint and classy lens details, along with a pair of Portal guns, and they're looking fly.

ThreeA showed off the new prototypes during an event in Taiwan, as spotted and photographed by Tomopop. It's still unclear if Atlas and P-Body will include any LEDs or flashier add-ons, or when they'll be available for collectible consumption.

In other video game toy news, ThreeA announced a partnership with Capcom to make mecha figures straight out of Lost Planet. Check out Tomopop's gallery of the ThreeA show here.

JoystiqPortal 2's Atlas and P-Body get fresh, filthy coats of paint from ThreeA originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlasfiguresfigurinesmicrosoftp-bodypcplaystationportal-2ps3statuesThreeAthreea-toystoysvalvexboxSun, 07 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaze into the eyes, ear horns of these BioShock Infinite figures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/gaze-into-the-eyes-ear-horns-of-these-bioshock-infinite-figures/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/gaze-into-the-eyes-ear-horns-of-these-bioshock-infinite-figures/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/gaze-into-the-eyes-ear-horns-of-these-bioshock-infinite-figures/#comments Gaze at these BioShock Infinite action figuresWe may not be able to judge how BioShock Infinite plays as a game yet, but we can certainly tell that it's a pretty experience with some intriguing characters, at least superficially. Now you can own two of those characters, Elizabeth and one of the Boys of Silence, both made by the video game toy gurus at NECA.

The Elizabeth and Boys of Silence figures are available in the Irrational Games store for $20 each or $35 as a set. Irrational also added lithographs of the Handyman, Elizabeth and Songbird, and Charles, each for $25 or $65 for the trio. A limited edition trio includes signatures from Irrational creative director Ken Levine and artist Robb Waters, running $150.

NECA's Sky-Hook replica will also hit the Irrational Games store "soon," in a limited quantity. It's not safe for too much awesomeness to exist in one online retailer, after all.

JoystiqGaze into the eyes, ear horns of these BioShock Infinite figures originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infinitefigurinesIrrational-GamesmicrosoftNECApcplaystationps3toysxboxWed, 06 Feb 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Demo and Pyro action figures now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/team-fortress-2-demo-and-pyro-action-figures-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/team-fortress-2-demo-and-pyro-action-figures-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/team-fortress-2-demo-and-pyro-action-figures-now-available/#comments Team Fortress 2 Demo and Pyro action figures now availableIf your childhood was/is anything like our own, a good majority of it was probably spent blowing up and/or incinerating action figures that totally had it coming, on account of being found guilty of being the bad guy or belonging to one of our siblings. Valve and NECA's shiny new Team Fortress 2 figures follow a somewhat similar theme, though they typically prefer to be on the giving end, rather than the receiving.

Available at Toys 'R' Us, Amazon or directly from Valve's own store, both Demo and Pyro figures measure 7 inches tall, feature 25 points of articulation, include codes for in-game goodies, are individually numbered (1 to 10,000) and cost about $22.

Gallery: Team Fortress 2 (Demo & Pyro figures)

JoystiqTeam Fortress 2 Demo and Pyro action figures now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresdemofigurinesNECApyroTeam-Fortress-2toysvalveWed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hello Kitty X Street Fighter plushies, figurines, coin purses for pre-order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/hello-kitty-x-street-fighter-plushies-figurines-coin-purses-fo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/hello-kitty-x-street-fighter-plushies-figurines-coin-purses-fo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/hello-kitty-x-street-fighter-plushies-figurines-coin-purses-fo/#comments Hello Kitty X Street Fighter plushies, figurines, coin purses for preorderThe Hello Kitty versions of your favorite Street Fighter characters (or the Street Fighter versions of your favorite Japanese spokescat) are up for pre-order on at least one site, with more coming soon, Capcom says.

Big Bad Toy Store has Hello Kitty Chun Li, Ryu and M. Bison as plushies, coin purses and figurines, though the figurines are sold as a pack that includes Cammy, Zangief and E. Honda for $40. The 10-inch Chun Li plushie from San Diego Comic Con 2012, which runs $63, is already sold out on Big Bad Toy Store.

Capcom specifically called out Hot Topic, Toys 'R' Us and and Sanrio as places to buy Street Fighter X Hello Kitty products, so keep an eye out at your retailer of choice. If you don't see the Street Fighter character you want right now, don't fret - this is only Series 1 in a line of toys from Sanrio and Capcom.

JoystiqHello Kitty X Street Fighter plushies, figurines, coin purses for pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomcoin-pursefigurinesHello-Kittyhello-kitty-x-street-fighterplushiespre-ordersanriostreet-fightertoysWed, 05 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gordon Freeman action figure has no push-button catch phrases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/01/gordon-freeman-action-figure-has-no-push-button-catch-phrases/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/01/gordon-freeman-action-figure-has-no-push-button-catch-phrases/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/01/gordon-freeman-action-figure-has-no-push-button-catch-phrases/#commentsGordon Freeman action figure has no pushbutton catch phrasesNECA's latest Valve figurine features a surprisingly smooth-skinned Gordon Freeman in a hazard suit, and comes with two sets of interchangeable hands, even though limb detachment is a feature we don't quite remember from Half-Life 2 (at least, not voluntary limb detachment).

Freeman stands 7 inches and has 20 points of articulation, and also comes with four separate accessories: crowbar, bugbomb, gravity gun and headcrab.

The Freeman figurine runs $18 and will launch in September, Lambda Generation notes. Just in time to get grandma that headcrab she's always asked for during the holidays.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>figurinesGordon-FreemanHalf-Life-2headcrabsHL2microsoftNECApcplaystationps3valvexboxSun, 01 Jul 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Borderlands action figures from NECA are looking nice-a]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/borderlands-action-figures-from-neca-and-looking-nice-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/borderlands-action-figures-from-neca-and-looking-nice-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/29/borderlands-action-figures-from-neca-and-looking-nice-a/#comments ImageBorderlands is getting the Barbie treatment with its own line of action figures from NECA, starting with Claptrap and the Psycho Bandit. The Borderlands Series 1 figurines are painted in an homage to the game's cel-shaded cartoon style, and while we wonder how the Psycho Bandit's pants can possibly stay on his hips even with that belt, the simple, chunky designs have grown on us.

Claptrap stands 4.5 inches and looks especially canon, featuring an extendable antenna (making him 6 inches), a wheel with shocks, hinged shoulder and eye flaps, ball-jointed shoulders and hinged, swiveling elbows, along with a display stand. The Psycho Bandit stands 7 inches and includes a buzz axe accessory, ball-jointed head, shoulders, elbows, thighs, feet and wrists, a hinged torso, swivel waist and hinged knees.

Check out a few photos here and look out for Series 1 figurines to be available in May, with Series 2 to debut in August with Zero the Assassin and Salvador the Gunzerker.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresborderlands-2claptrapfigurinesmicrosoftNECApcplaystationps3psycho-banditxboxSun, 29 Apr 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 4's Master Chief steps boldly into the physical realm]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/13/halo-4s-master-chief-steps-boldly-into-the-physical-realm/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/13/halo-4s-master-chief-steps-boldly-into-the-physical-realm/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/13/halo-4s-master-chief-steps-boldly-into-the-physical-realm/#comments We first got a look at Halo 4's Master Chief with this epic picture of him being born from an exploding robot womb, and the physical version made by McFarlane Toys stays true to that rendition, right down to the placement of the chink in his armor. If Microsoft approves this prototype, Halo 4 will mark a departure from previous armor designs, which have generally offered more coverage around Master Chief's vital organs, and more mobility around the neck and shoulders. Because that's what armor should do.

For example, the Halo 4 version offers a squishy black bullseye over Master Chief's heart, while in Halo 3 that area was covered in sturdy green armor. The bicep patches in the above design look large enough to carry your emblem of choice (unicorn), but not to stop advanced-technology bullets from piercing your skin as previous armor versions do. Also, he's fighting a galactic war, not practicing advanced yoga -- there is no reason for that much uncovered space on his hips.

Microsoft will decide if this prototype is close enough to in-game reality before it launches in the fall as part of McFarlane's Halo 4 lineup, which will include brand new weapons, characters and vehicles. This year McFarlane also plans to drop two new product lines based in the Halo universe: Micro Ops, which offers classic figures at 1:100 standard size, and Halo Avatars, 2.5-inch physical renditions of Xbox Live avatars.

JoystiqHalo 4's Master Chief steps boldly into the physical realm originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>figuresfigurineshalo-4master-chiefMcFarlanemcfarlane-toysmicrosoftNew-York-Toy-FairxboxMon, 13 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Fox 64 3D miniatures do the tiniest, most adorable barrel rolls]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/star-fox-64-3d-miniatures-do-the-tiniest-most-adorable-barrel-r/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/star-fox-64-3d-miniatures-do-the-tiniest-most-adorable-barrel-r/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/star-fox-64-3d-miniatures-do-the-tiniest-most-adorable-barrel-r/#commentsYou know that shrink ray you've been working on in your attic, Rick Moranis style? Well, rather than a boring old shrunken human, how would you like to be a shrunken Fox McCloud? An upcoming series of miniatures, set to debut in Japan only for now, could let you finally live out that dream.

A new line of Star Fox 64 3D and Steel Diver figurines will be available starting this May, Siliconera reports. They're modeled after the Arwing, Landmaster tank and Blue Marine sub -- in the case of the Steel Diver figurines, it's a bunch of subs. Did you honestly expect something else? It's a submarine game, folks.

The figures will apparently cost 300 yen each ($3.90) when they hit store shelves, so start saving up your Japanese coins!

JoystiqStar Fox 64 3D miniatures do the tiniest, most adorable barrel rolls originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsfigurinesjapannintendostar-fox-64-3dwii-uWed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Meat Boy figures turn your desk into a deli]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/09/super-meat-boy-figures-turn-your-desk-into-a-deli/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/09/super-meat-boy-figures-turn-your-desk-into-a-deli/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/09/super-meat-boy-figures-turn-your-desk-into-a-deli/#comments Etsy user Voxelous has revealed a set of four two-inch Super Meat Boy figurines, crafted using a 3D printer, super glue and love. You can grab one for $12 (plus shipping), though be careful -- Team Meat reports that upon receiving the toys in the mail, "we both crapped our pants."

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JoystiqSuper Meat Boy figures turn your desk into a deli originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>craftsfigurinesmicrosoftpcsuper-meat-boyteam-meattoysxboxSat, 09 Apr 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[A set of Chrono Trigger figurines that you'll want]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/a-set-of-chrono-trigger-figurines-that-youll-want/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/a-set-of-chrono-trigger-figurines-that-youll-want/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/a-set-of-chrono-trigger-figurines-that-youll-want/#comments You have an empty shelf, right? Of course you do. So there's really no choice in the matter: You've got to fill it with something, and that something might as well be game merchandise. As luck would have it, we've got some particularly sweet merchandise in mind just for you. Specifically, we're talking about the nifty Chrono Trigger figures you see above -- or "Chrono Figures," if you prefer.

As Destructoid points out, the statues recreate scenes from the original SNES instruction booklet. Entertainment Earth has the figurines available for pre-order -- scheduled to ship this October -- with the set of 4 statues available for $40. There's no indication of the actual dimensions of each statue, though each certainly appears detailed. The only question that remains: Where's Marle?

[Via Destructoid]

JoystiqA set of Chrono Trigger figurines that you'll want originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chrono-triggerfiguresfigurinessquare-enixsquaresofttoysThu, 08 Apr 2010 15:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank, Resistance figures now on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/ratchet-and-clank-resistance-figures-now-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/ratchet-and-clank-resistance-figures-now-on-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/ratchet-and-clank-resistance-figures-now-on-sale/#comments Six-inch tall news now, as DC Comics has released a line of figures based on Insomniac properties Ratchet and Clank and Resistance. As you can see above, the gang's pretty much all here -- the titular duo of Ratchet and Clank, along with Dr. Nefarious and Captain Qwark. Oh, then there's the Resistance guys, like hero Nathan Hale and Chimera A and Chimera B and (our personal favorite) Chimera C!

We kid, but if you're interested in plunking down some green on these bath-time buddies (where do you play with your action figures?), you can find them at most retailers.

[Via PlayStation Blog]

JoystiqRatchet and Clank, Resistance figures now on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>figuresfigurinesinsomniacinsomniac-gamesratchet-and-clankresistanceFri, 15 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 2 figures feature Shepard, if not your Shepard]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/mass-effect-2-figures-feature-shepard-if-not-your-shepard/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/mass-effect-2-figures-feature-shepard-if-not-your-shepard/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/mass-effect-2-figures-feature-shepard-if-not-your-shepard/#commentsWe already know what you're going to say. While DC's upcoming Mass Effect 2 figure series includes decent likenesses of Thane, Grunt and Tali, the company is way off on its version of Shepard. In DC's defense, however, the company has no idea what your Shepard looks like, so it was stuck with a mold for Default Shepard instead of the real Shepard -- who everyone knows is vaguely Asian and female.

According to the scans of DC's solicitation book, posted by Gamervision, the figures are still pending approval, but are due for release August 25 of this year. By then, you may be done with Mass Effect 2, so you can use these action figures to stage your own adventures on Planet Your Shelf.

JoystiqMass Effect 2 figures feature Shepard, if not your Shepard originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We love our parents, don't get us wrong, but we seriously missed out on a large part of awesome during our childhood thanks to these wonderful statues. Featuring your standard blue Mega Man, little sister Roll, and Chozo-suited Samus (among others), the set of resin statues was created by our new BFF, Dimension Diver (not to be confused with Holy Diver, though just as awesome). Head past the break to check out Samus and Roll, but be sure to hit up Tokyo Hunter if you're looking for more gaming characters. There are lots, believe us.

[Via Tiny Cartridge]

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NECA had quite the Gears lineup at NYCC's Toy Fair this past weekend, and MTV Multiplayer was there to check it out. Aside from a cute Marcus Munny, attendees could also check out the new Boomer figure, as well as the Ticker, among others. Personally, this blogger is glad to finally see a Colonel Hoffman figure. It sucks not having the toy of the guy you murder countless people online with, you know?

JoystiqNew Gears of War figures featured at Toy Fair originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the recent announcement of Chrono Trigger DS, the DS Fanboy staff have been salivating for weeks now. In fact, we've all tied buckets around our necks, to save our precious t-shirts from being drenched. Life is all about adapting.

If you find yourself in the same crazed state of mind as us, desperate to get your hands on the final product, know some cool Chrono Trigger collectibles just went up on eBay. They're a set of keychain figurines and some Prism cards. The keychains are especially nice, but cost about twice the going rate on a SNES Chrono Trigger cart.

Source - Keychains
Source - Prism cards

[Via Gamesniped]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctionchrono-triggerchrono-trigger-dsebayfiguresfigurineskeychainsnessquare-enixMon, 14 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Daily: Gaming merchandise]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/12/ds-daily-gaming-merchandise/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/12/ds-daily-gaming-merchandise/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/12/ds-daily-gaming-merchandise/#commentsFiled under:


Because we're all massive, shameless nerds here at Fanboy Towers, we like to bang on about gaming merchandise, be it plushes, gashapon, game soundtracks, figurines, or inflatable Slimes. We're not feigning enthusiasm for much of this, either -- our cluttered shelves are a testament to our love for non-game gaming items. We accept that so much of it is pointless, yet we find the desire to own a plush in the shape of a cartoon lawyer is not one that can be resisted by most mortal men.

Are you similarly hooked on gaming merchandise? Tell us about your collections, and make us feel better about ourselves.

JoystiqDS Daily: Gaming merchandise originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A few weeks ago, we saw concept art of the promotional stuff SNK's using to try to trick Japanese otaku into dropping $91 for the "Special Box" edition of Doki Doki Majo Shinpan Duo, including two Nendoroid figurines. Now pictures of the real materials are online to look at, in case you would like to see what people are going to be waiting nervously in front of Akihabara electronics stores for.

In addition to the Maho Akai and Seika Koron figurines and Lulu and Kuro phone strap, the set comes with a guidebook to the students in the game's schools, and a color-changing card that allows you to rub the image of a sweater off of a picture of Haori Kureha. And shame. Shame is in the box.

JoystiqDoki Doki Majo Shinpan Duo's limited-edition stuff originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 May 2008 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Excited about Dynasty Warriors 6 coming out next week? Perhaps the Japanese are excited for you too, because a new line of DW6 trading figurines will be hitting their hobby shops on February 16. That's just three days before the game's North American release, giving western importers another reason to splurge on DW collectibles.

The figurines are 140mm-160mm tall (that's 5.5 to 6.2 inches) and are priced at 840 yen (US$7.80) each. Each figurine comes with detachable weapons, a picture card, and card stand. If you do plan on importing these figurines in celebration of the new Dynasty Warriors game (or perhaps Chinese New Year!), keep in mind that these figurines are part of a trading series. That means you won't know what's inside the box until you open it. Finding people to trade figurines with might be difficult to find in the west, so try looking for an importer that'll sell the entire collection.

JoystiqImports: Dynasty Warriors 6 trading figurines in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dwdw6dynasty-warriorsdynasty-warriors-6figurineskoeiSat, 16 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fanboylicious! McFarlane to create Halo 3 figurines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/18/fanboylicious-mcfarlane-to-create-halo-3-figurines/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/18/fanboylicious-mcfarlane-to-create-halo-3-figurines/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/18/fanboylicious-mcfarlane-to-create-halo-3-figurines/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Today, McFarlane Toys announced that they have partnered with Microsoft to create eight exclusive Halo 3 figures that'll be available Spring 2008. McFarlane will be creating highly detailed figures that are roughly five inches tall including five character figures (Master Chief, Cortana, Brute Chieftain, Jackal Sniper and a Grunt two pack) and three vehicles (Warthog, Ghost and the new Brute Chopper). But there are a few things we're confused about. Why the heck is it taking until 2008 to get our action figure fix? It's not like they didn't know the game was coming out this year. Second, what happened to Joyride Studios creating Halo figures? Maybe they lost their street cred.

Prototype McFarlane Master Chief figure in all his five inch glory posted after the break. Enjoy.

[Thanks, TMD]

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JoystiqFanboylicious! McFarlane to create Halo 3 figurines originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Potential purchasers of the limited edition BioShock box can look forward to more than just an award-winning design on the cover! Included in that release is a Big Daddy figurine, replete with oversized mitts, creepy diving suit and, oh yeah, A GIANT DRILL ARM!

The above image is just a prototype -- they're still working on the final colors -- but already we're flashing back to that video of the epic struggle required to take one of these things down. Pick yours up August 21st, and proceed to hurl all manner of ammunition at it until it stops moving.

Gallery: BioShock Big Daddy figurine

JoystiqDrill instructor! Meet BioShock's Big Daddy figurine originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 May 2007 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First 4 Figures have released another well-sculpted, detailed figurine of a Nintendo character. The new figure is the fourth entry in their series of N64-era Zelda characters, focusing on the mysterious, much-cooler-than-Link Sheik.

Sheik stands about 9" tall and is in scale with the other figurines in the series. It will cost $109.99 and can be reserved now for shipping in the fall.

Ocarina of Time is great, but we really want to get these figures to set up our own trophy table like the one in Super Smash Brothers Melee. But for $100+ each, we aren't sure if we could bring ourselves to make them fight.

JoystiqNew from First 4 Figures: Sheik! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest in the long line of figurines from First 4 Figures has hit the internet and it's a real beauty. Featuring Samus in her Zero Suit (which you may have seen on our site during coverage for another game), this statue is guaranteed to make many a fanboy hot under the collar come its release during Q3 of this year.

Of course, that isn't going to be a fanboy rolling in the dough post-purchase necessarily, as the suggested retail price of this statue is $109.99 US. Ouch! As if the games we purchased weren't expensive enough ...

Anyone out there looking to get their hands on this statue?

JoystiqZero Suit Samus: the figurine originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a new week, and of course, that means a new challenge for our armchair translators. We're gonna need to know when these go on sale, where they are, and how much milk money we need to shake down to score a few. These Final Fantasy III figures turned up on 4cr's news feed and they were just too cute to resist.

And if you're paying attention, you might get to see some Nintendo panties in action. Ah, forum posters and their wacky avatars.

[Via 4cr]

JoystiqFFIII figures cute enough to melt any heart originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alex Davis over at First 4 Figurines recently wrote in to tell us that work on the first Samus figurines is nearly completed. In hopping over to his company's site to check out the figures, we were shocked to see just how amazing they looked. Featuring Samus in two distinct flavors (Gravity and Varia), these collectible statues are the type of decoration that proudly proclaims you prefer your women in ancient Chozo battle suits and sporting an arm cannon full of weaponry. Don't be ashamed, we prefer our women that way too.

More pictures of the figurines are embedded into the post after the break.

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JoystiqSamus figurines drop jaws originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alex Davis over at First 4 Figurines recently wrote in to tell us that work on the first Samus figurines is nearly completed. In hopping over to his company's site to check out the figures, we were shocked to see just how amazing they looked. Featuring Samus in two distinct flavors (Gravity and Varia), these collectible statues are the type of decoration that proudly proclaims you prefer your women in ancient Chozo battle suits and sporting an arm cannon full of weaponry. Don't be ashamed, we prefer our women that way too.

More pictures of the figurines are embedded into the post after the break.

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JoystiqSamus figurines drop jaws originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Randall Bennett and I got a nice little sneak peak at Spore last night at Wired Magazine's presentation featuring Will Wright and guest starring Robin Williams. We shot some great video that will be up on the site as soon as it's ready. We also managed to get a private screening of the game thanks to the people at EA Games. Randall will be doing a full write-up of the game play experience later today, but I just wanted to share one little cool thing in the room where they hosted the preview: Figurines of creatures different Spore designers built in the game and then printed out as three dimensional models (like the guy pictured above). Check below the jump for more pics...

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JoystiqSpore figurines at E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 May 2006 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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