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Today begins Amazon Prime Day, a 48-hour event where a number of items are discounted. Most are small discounts, but there are the occasional steals. Below, I’ve tried to round up as many collectible and action figure deals with notable price decreases. There will be more deals going live as the event goes on, and some deals will sell out.

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Here is the latest news from Hisstank sponsor Big Bad Toy Store. You can see the latest arrivals below. After the jump, you can see some of the newest pre-orders. Click either image for the full newsletter.

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There are a bunch of new arrivals to choose from. The Star Wars: The Black Series figures of Zeb and Hera from Star Wars Rebels are here. Fans of The Mandalorian can grab a couple Geeki Tikis and more. Six dinosaurs from Nanmu Studios’ Jurassic Series are now in stock. S.H.Figuarts Goku (Kaio-ken) is gleaming pearlescent paint. Azrael is here to join Batman and the Joker in McFarlane’s DC Multiverse series from Batman: White Knight. TBLeague’s 1/12 scale Captain Sparta features a seamless body with metal skeleton. Along with the new pre-order this week, Generations Selects Deluxe Nightbird is here and ready to ship. From the climactic scene from Godzilla: King of the Monsters, S.H.MonsterArts Burning Godzilla is finally here! NECA’s Ultimate Flasher Gremlin, based off the Dorry’s Tavern scene, is here to cause mischief and comes equipped with a removable fabric trench coat.

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Collectors of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic toyline were surprised to findout that their toys now carries “Made In India” instead of the usual “Made In China” or “Made In Vietnam”. Following a tip from fellow staff member Steevy Maximus, we dug into this new development to find out more.

Sure enough in an article published on The Wall Street Journal dating January 6th, Hasbro is indeed moving some of its toy manufacturing to India.

“John Leung, chairman of GFT Group Ltd., a manufacturer of Transformers, “Star Wars” and other toys for Hasbro that is based in China’s Guangdong province, said he plans to start producing soon from a rented factory in Chennai.

Eight years ago, GFT shifted much of its production from China to Vietnam, where today the company’s workers earn around $215 a month, less than Chinese counterparts’ salaries. But Vietnam is quickly becoming saturated with factories, Mr. Leung said.

“In the next eight to 10 years, Vietnam will be finished,” he said. He said Hasbro, based in Pawtucket, R.I., had urged him to set up shop in India.”

On our coverage of Hasbro’s Press & Investor Day 2015 Hasbro stated that they will be expanding into the Indian market and it seems as though the expansion is not just market penetration but manufacturing as well.

Since the very beginning of Transformers and G. I. Joe franchises, India exported the toys to the South-East Asian region under the brand name “Funskool” on behalf of Hasbro and even included Funskool Variants (sought after by many Joe collectors for their rarity). This new move may even benefit the collectors of the said region by having low production costs to decrease toy prices.

What would this mean for the G. I. Joe toys? Sound off on the thread associated with this news post.

News Post Photo: Courtesy of WSJ. Indian workers assembling Elmo dolls on behalf of Hasbro.

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HISSTANK sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has sent out their latest newsletter. Below, see some of the new pre-orders. You can find the full update after the jump.

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NEW BANDAI JAPAN
Joining the incredible S.H. Figuarts Nintendo lineup is the 5 inch tall Bowser, legendary rival of Mario for $64.99; as well as Play Set E containing the formidable Hammer Bro, Spiny and Lakitu for $42.99; and Sailor Moon fans can get ready for a super transformation with the Rainbow Moon Chalice replica featuring light up crystal and transformation melody for $106.99
New Bandai at BigBadToyStore

STAR WARS ARTFX+ CAPTAIN PHASMA
Captain Phasma is ready for battle in her reflective armor and weapons at the ready. With optional arm parts, you can choose two different poses and the magnets in her feet give extra stability to the display. This incredible ArtFX+ statue of the Captain of the First Order will be a fantastic addition to any Star Wars collection. $59.99
Star Wars Episode VII ArtFX+ Statue – Captain Phasma – Star Wars Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Statues

1/6 SCALE PUNISHER
A perpetual scowl and five o’clock shadow etched across his hardened square jaw, Frank Castle suits up in his classic black and white costume, complete with a removable shoulder holster, functioning pouches, and of course, the iconic skull emblem which strikes fear into criminals everywhere. Meticulously crafted on a fully articulated poseable body, the hard-as-nails anti-hero takes justice into his own hands, packing some serious heat as he hits the streets armed with knives, revolvers, pistols, a rifle and hand grenades. Inspired by a dark and gritty comic book legacy, this figure is an outstanding addition for fans of the Punisher! $239.99
1/6 Scale Marvel Action Figure – Punisher – Marvel Action Figures & Toys 1/6 Scale Figures

ALIEN WARRIOR ARTFX+ STATUE
The Alien Warrior creeps forward, ready to attack in this highly detailed ArtFX+ statue. The specially designed base is modeled after the flooring of the Sulaco spaceship. $69.99
Aliens ArtFX+ Statue – Alien Warrior – Alien Statues & Busts

DOCTOR WHO 5.5 INCH SERIES FIGURES
These figures are part of an all-new 5.5 inch tall series of figures by Underground Toys and feature the same attention to detail as the previous line. In addition to the 12th Doctor figure, we now have the “Impossible Girl” Clara Oswald, the 8th Doctor from Night of the Doctor, and the wicked Missy (The Master and enemy of the Doctor). Each figure is 5.5 inches tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes with character specific accessories. 8th Doctor and Clara are $23.99 each and Missy is $26.99
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HISSTANK.com sponsor Big Bad Toy Store sent along their latest newsletter. Check out some select pre-orders below. The full update can be seen after the jump.

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HOT TOYS 1/6 BOBA FETT
The highly-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on the image of Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. It features finely sculpted Boba Fett helmet and armor, his signature jetpack, detailed weapons, accessories, and figure stand. The deluxe version of this figure will exclusively include an additional Sarlacc diorama figure base and two real-like jetpack thrust fire accessories. The regular version is priced at $234.99 and the deluxe is $259.99.
Boba at BigBadToyStore

MARVEL NOW MAGIK ARTFX+ STATUE
The next figure to join Kotobukiya’s Marvel Now ArtFX+ statue lineup is Magik. She is wearing her new costume with spiked shoulder armor and is casually draping her hands on the hilt of her Soul Sword. This former New Mutant, now member of the X-Men, will be a great addition to your Marvel ArtFX+ statue collection. $54.99
Marvel Now Magik 1/10 Scale ArtFX+ Statue – Marvel Statues, Busts, Prop Replicas Statues

MOVIE REALIZATION BOBA FETT
Everyone’s favorite bounty hunter goes medieval! Boba Fett joins the Meisho Movie realization series in a spectacular feudal Japan aesthetic, appropriately portrayed as a lord-less “Ronin” Samurai via the sculpting talent of artists Takeyuki Takeya and Junichi Taniguchi. In addition to his EE-3 rifle portrayed as a flint-lock style blaster, this deluxe figure set features an extensive array of accessories including a characteristic backpack missile that can be removed/attached, a moveable helmet mounted scope, short ninja-style katana and sheath, and numerous ninja-style blade accessories that can be subtly attached to shin and forearm areas. $89.99
Star Wars Movie Realization – Boba Fett 7″ Figure – Star Wars Japanese Items Movie Realization

SABRETOOTH PREMIUM FORMAT
A former subject of the notorious ‘Weapon X’ project, Victor Creed embraced his primal instincts when he became the feral mutant, Sabretooth. Crouched over a snow-covered slab of arctic terrain, the ruthless predator bristles in anticipation of his next clash with longtime rival, Wolverine. Fangs bared in a vicious sneer, and muscles rippling under his classic fur-trimmed brown and gold costume, Creed relishes the moment before they cross paths, just itching to tear into the flesh of his greatest foe. $479.99
1/4 Scale Premium Format Sabretooth Classic – Marvel Statues, Busts, Prop Replicas Statues

HE-MAN INFLATABLE POWER SWORD
By the Power of Grayskull, we’ve got the Masters of the Universe He-Man Inflatable Power Sword! This inflatable sword is over 36 inches long and is fun for kids of all ages! $8.99
Masters of The Universe He-Man Inflatable Power Sword – Masters of the Universe: Modern Role Play

SHERLOCK HOLMES FIGURE
I’m not a psychopath…I’m a highly articulated action figure! Do your research. Now you can carry London’s only Consulting Detective around with you to help solve crimes, deliver a cutting verbal blow to your office frienemy or simply strike a pose. Underground Toys presents the 5inch Sherlock Holmes action figure! This highly detailed figure features multiple points of articulation and includes his mobile phone, his violin and of course, the skull! Do your part for Queen, Country, and the Crown Jewels and grab your Sherlock action figure today! $19.99
Sherlock 5″ Action Figure – Sherlock Holmes – Sherlock (Television Show) Figures

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Our sister site TFW2005 has posted an image gallery for Transformers: Combiner Wars Decepticon Viper!

Viper is a redecoed version of Powerglide with a new head. Intended as an army builder, he is something very cool – a crossover with G.I. Joe, with the plane being based on the Cobra Rattler and the robot mode’s new head taking inspiration from the Rattler pilot Wild Weasel, which is also what the Z06 on the wing refers to. To top it all off, the robot chest and the other wing feature a modified Cobra logo, based on the Cobra / Decepticons logo from the Devil’s Due G.I. Joe / Transformers crossover series.

Props to our super newsie Sol Fury for working hard to bring these awesome galleries for us to enjoy. His news post is also the 7000th news post he has written. Let us all wish him to bring 7000 more and 7000 more and 7000 more… so on and so on.

You can check out the Transformers: Combiner Wars Decepticon Viper Gallery at TFW2005.

 

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HissTank.com has relaunched with a revamped look and some new features! This is our 5th refresh and our 9th year in action. Our last one was in 2011, so it was about time. Check it all out below, and make sure to sound off on the forums.

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New Look & Logo
Mobile Friendly(er)
Unified drop down menus going to all the new areas and features
Recent threads now on forum in sidebar
Sidebar wraps around when screen is small, no stretching

Front Page / News
New System
Intro block with featured stories
Larger “splash” images on key stories
Categorization by character and company, when relevant (still working on back stories)
Social sharing icons on all stories
Updated categories

Database
New System
50th Anniversary updates
Club and FSS sections started (still under construction)

Forum
Images show full size in threads, without stretching

Other than the new colors, some slight structural changes, and the logo there isn’t much new. Most folks will be able to carry on as usual. However, this is phase one of a longer term plan. Eventually, we will be adding in new functionality to the Database, and making our Vintage sections live. We will also be upgrading the forums to newer technology, giving us all better features for day to day flow on the forums, as well as full mobile support. But those will be later down the road. For now, enjoy the new digs, and let us know if you have any problems or just think it sucks (or, hey, is good) on the forums.

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Wanted to let everyone know that the official HissTank.com fan page on Facebook has been updated to include a semi-real-time stream of news directly from the Tank, right in the page wall. This means that Tank news will show up in your “Recent Activity” listing on your phone or on your main Facebook page when you log in, allowing you to keep up with and jump over to HissTank whenever you see something you are interested in.

If you haven’t already, make sure to “Like” the HissTank Facebook page so you can stay up to date!

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Hisstank.Com has a selection of T-Shirts promoting the site available for order on Zazzle.Com.

These tees are produced and shipped by Zazzle on a per order basis.

If you guys dig them, and want to rep HissTank at upcoming summer cons like JoeCon, Wizard World, or SDCC, then head on over and check them out. Multiple colors and sizes are available.

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HissTank.com is proud to announce a new feature of the site, the Crimson Horsemen Supporter Membership.

This upgrade to your membership at HissTank.com will get you additional storage space and access to private forums of the site. Many folks have been asking for larger PM boxes, more user album picture space, larger avatars – and the like. By upgrading your account with this membership, you will get all that and some lax-rules sub-forums only for staff and members.

To check out all the details on becoming a Crimson Horseman, head on over to this thread here – HissTank Supporter Info. [Read more…]