Cliff Burton Action Figure By Super7 (Photo By Gail)
On This Date, September 27th, in 1986: Metallica bassist Cliff Burton was killed in Sweden when the band’s tour bus skidded off the highway and flipped onto the ground. Burton was thrown through the window of the bus, which then fell on top of him, crushing him to death. He was 24 years old.
“Undead Undead Undead…”
From Hot Toys:
Michael Jackson’s performance in the Thriller music video will never be forgotten in our heart. Tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer of all time, Hot Toys is proud to present Michael Jackson in this 1/6th scale collectible figure. This life-like collectible figure depicts the King of Pop as he appears in his Thriller music video in 1983.
This Michael Jackson – Thriller collectible features:
– Hot Toys’ slim version TrueType body, over 32 points of articulation,
stands approximately 30 cm high
– 2 interchangeable heads – MJ head and Zombie head
– 2 sets of costumes (original red jacket and pants & the zombie suit)
– 2 sets of white socks with black shoes
– Five (5) sets of interchangeable hands and one (1) additional posing right hand
– 12 inch figure stand with the classic Thriller title and Michael Jackson nameplate
Release date: Third Quarter, 2009
Please note that while this item will be made available for sale in Hong Kong and Japan only, there is little doubt that a few will be exported over to the States and show up on eBay or on the shelves/behind the front counter of cool specialty shops like Forbidden Planet here in downtown NYC.
Mick Mars Action Figure By Super 7 (Photo By Gail)
Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars (born Robert Alan Deal) was born on this day, May 4th, in 1951. At least that’s what the Internet says. Keep on rockin’ Mick!
Jailbreak Toys has announced a pair of new variants of their Obama Action Figure. The HOPE Edition, designed by Nelson Asencio, is a tribute to Shepard Fairey’s iconic poster, and the Inaugural Edition was designed by Jailbreak’s own J*Rock as a way to celebrate what’s about to become the biggest Inauguration Party of all time. Set to be released on January 12th, 2009, each figure will be part of a numbered limited edition of 3,000 pieces.
Thanks to Plastic and Plush for the Tip!
The Only Card He Needs is the Ace Of Spades
Now, this is exciting news. Locoape (a trademarked brand of Toynk Toys LLC) have created this very attractive “Icon figure” of Motorhead Bassist/Vocalist Lemmy, which I think you will agree is a “must have” for all fans of Motorhead and heavy metal fans in general, not to mention (but you can see I am about to) all collectors of Action Figures of famous rock musicians. Well, all right. Ordering information for Lemmy-in-a-box is available at LemmyFigure.Com .
Life-like Carbuncles Included!
“For Ages 3 and Up!”