toys

Here at ComicsAlliance, we have no shortage of love for the "eccentricities" of bootleg merchandise, but occasionally, the lines between the unlicensed and the legit can get so blurred that it really doesn't matter anymore. Such is the case with the infamous "Spider-Man Adventure Heroes" line of action figures put out by Toy Biz, in which your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man w

There are hundreds of Batman figurines, Batman sculptures, Batman toys and Batman action figures out there, but sometimes in the hard world of sculpted abs and angry plastic scowls, you just want to see the softer side of Bats, and Batman plushies are a great way to do it...

On one level, Batman is a meticulous planner who prepares for his career as a crime-fighter by thinking ahead about every possible eventuality. But on another level, he's also a guy with a weird hobby and an unlimited amount of money, and that combination can lead to some pretty strange purchases -- particularly when it comes to the crime-fighting gadgets that he seems to have on the ready for any

Since the invention of the Happy Meal in 1979, McDonalds and its kids meal-packing competition have released countless licensed toys. As the most coveted collectible meal, however, McDonald's Happy Meals have seen an abundance of top-tier superhero brands in their boxes and bags over the years...

Stop me if you've heard this one -- you love action figures. You're interested in creating your very own toys, but you just don't have the necessary skill set to bring your ideas into reality. If that's the case, Marvel Comics is offering you with a decent alternative: the opportunity to help them decide upon the next Marvel Universe action figure to be offered exclusively to subscribers of Marve

For those waiting for Santa this Christmas Eve, know you're not alone. Marvel's most/least merry mental organism has his designs on a visit from the big man too. Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?! Holiday Special chronicles the hilarious misadventures of MODOK as he tries to bring some holiday cheer to Frank Castle, croon with Tori Amos and of course, covet gifts...

This isn't totally comics news, but anyone who grew up during the early '90s (especially obnoxious kids) will be filled with joy by the news that Hasbro is re-releasing a line of Jurassic Park toys through Toys"R"Us this fall. Extremely loosely Based on the "Jurassic Park" movies and books, the JP toy lines featured little dudes with capture net launchers and the like that ever

The upcoming Marvel toys from Hasbro were previewed at a Comic-Con panel where the announcements came fast and furious. Highlights included a Wisecrackin' Spider-Man who delivers snappy soundbites later in 2009, a Superhero Squad MODOK coming in 2010, Marvel Transformer Crossovers, an Invaders box set with original art by Joe Quesada, and the new toy line Handful of Heroes, which reminds me a litt

When it comes to color-coded manifestations of emotional power, Green Lantern Hal Jordan is one conflicted cat. Where it used to be a simple battle between the green might of willpower vs. the yellow power of fear, Geoff Johns' "Darkest Night" storyline has established a multi-hued collection of corps, all vying for Jordan's membership...

The Spike Jonze movie adaptation of the classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak is coming in October, and so are these two-inch tall Kubrick toys of Max and friends, available for $9.99. If that's not enough, there's also a second set of Be@rbrick variations coming out at the same time for $19...