ToyBiz 10in. Human Torch & Thing

It's been some years since I posted any ToyBiz figures here, my favorites being the 10in. Deluxe Marvel Universe line from the 90's, so I pulled out this Human Torch and Thing from my collection to get a closer look at. This particular Human Torch was the translucent release from 2000, and The Thing a 1998 "Civilian Heroes" release with trenchcoat and hat.

I started collecting these "big dumb" action figures almost as soon as I started this blog in 2010 and never lost my love for their bright colors and fantastic packaging. What they lack in articulation, they make up for in toyetic charm!

Below, Thing with another "big boy" in the line, Beast, from the X-Men,,,

Captain Marvel, another favorite from the line, with Human Torch....

Below, Human Torch and The Thing with my ToyBiz Galactus and a 5" Silver Surfer....

I've had this magnificent ToyBiz 14in. Galactus in my collection for over a decade, which has lights and sound, but only recently picked up the 5" Silver Surfer. I had a 10" ToyBiz Silver Surfer in my collection before, but this smaller version fits better with the Galactus,..

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POTF2 C-3PO Figure Case (1996)

Just a quick post about the Power of the Force 2 C-3PO figure case I picked up some time ago to store the quickly amassing collection of 3.75" Star Wars figures. I sold my Darth Vader figure case some years ago, but my renewed interest in this scale of Star Wars figures demanded a storage solution that this acquisition answered. Kenner produced a handsome vac-metal finished version of this case that demands a higher price, but I liked the lighted eyes and voice feature on this later version. Check out the video below:

Below, my Power of the Force 2 C-3PO Figure Case with my 3.75" Hasbro Retro Collection C-3PO and vintage C-3PO w/removable limbs, and vintage 1978 Kenner 12" C-3PO. I'm as easily an R2-D2 fan, the pair being inseparable, but actor Anthony Daniels gave us such a relatable, human performance with the character of C-3PO.

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Warriors of the Galaxy Spikes & Ygg

I was so happy with Formo Toys' 5.5" Legends of Dragonore figures, that I recently scooped up a couple of their Warriors of the Galaxy figures, Spikes and Ygg. While they don't have quite the level of articulation that the recent MOTU Origins figures possess, they do have additional swivel joints at the forearms and boot tops that classic 5.5" figures from the '80s lacked and their parts are interchangeable like the Origins figures. I love playing with these in my Funko Primal Age Batcave!

The Warriors of the Galaxy figures include a mini comic, like the MOTU Origins figures:

Below. Spikes with my Funko Primal Age Wonder Woman...

Spikes with my Legends of Dragonore Barbaro...

Below, Ygg with Legends of Dragonore Pantera and Onitor...

Below, Ygg and Spikes with my Boss Fight Studio Conan and Red Sonja ...

Formo Toys sent me a cross-sell postcard with the first wave of Warriors of the Galaxy on one side and the second wave of Legends of Dragonore figures on the verso, the latter of which I'm mad for! It includes a Divine Armor build-a-figure. Not sure how much longer I can resist buying those!

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Boss Fight Studio Conan & Red Sonja

 

I purchased these on a whim from Nerdzoic, never having experienced a Boss Fight Studio figure in-hand. While I don't have much in the way of these characters in my collection, none of Red Sonja in fact, I was born in the '70s and do love Masters of the Universe, Dungeons and Dragons, fantasy and the like. These figures are in the same scale/build as a lot of the 5.5" figures of that era, but with upgraded articulation.

Conan's skin is a little shiny, but Boss Fight really captured the Barbarian's look. I like the inclusion of a loop to hold his sword, which has notches and battle scars. His belt appears removable but is pretty tight- I didn't want to have to struggle clasping it back in place, so I left it be.

Below, Boss Fight Conan with my Super 7 Schwarzenegger Conan...

A little more work is required to get Red Sonja to stand, and her grip on the weapon accessories isn't as sure as with Conan, but she's a beautiful figure. Her scaled armor is fantastic looking, and her painted face deco is superb! 

Below, Red Sonja with my Formo Toys Legends of Dragonore Yondara...

Below, Conan and Red Sonja with the new Origins Masters of the Universe Movie He-Man (2026) and MOTU origins Teela (2020) in front of MOTU Origins Castle Grayskull (Vintage Edition) ...

Conan and Red Sonja battle my Imperial Toys 2-headed dragon (1984) ...

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Stan Solo Boba Fett

 

Some time ago I bought some Stan Solo figures off an eBay seller, including this handsome, detailed Boba Fett. It manages to capture the spirit of my long-lost childhood Fett, even improves upon the design without losing that Kenner feel. The cloth cape and peg-on jet pack make him feel deluxe, and the rifle fits better with the character than the Imperial blaster included with the 1979 Fett.

Below Vader seals the deal with Lando Calrissian regarding the transfer of Captain Solo, frozen in carbonite! Retro Collection Death Squad Commander and vintage 1978 Kenner Stormtroopers, vintage Darth Vader with a repro telescoping lightsaber, Retro Collection Lando Calrissian with vintage Lobot and Bespin Guards...

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