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[New post] The Marvel Universe expands (in miniature) at the 2011 NY Toy Fair

The Marvel Universe expands (in miniature) at the 2011 NY Toy Fair

dailypop | February 22, 2011 at 6:41 am | Tags: action figures news, marvel universe 3.75 inch, toy fair 2011 new york | Categories: Marvel, Toys | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-2lo

At this year's Toy Fair in New York City, the Marvel Universe line is in full effect! The 3.75" line of action figures steadily adapting the entirety of heroes and villains from the House of Ideas has become my favorite toy line next to Kenner's Star Wars and Character Options' Classic Doctor Who. The sheer variety and volume is staggering, from the obscure Constrictor to the staggering Goliath and Galactus. At first glance of the line's debut, I had a long wish list of characters I yearned to be adapted into miniature plastic format. Now I'd be hard pressed to come up with a hero or villain that has not been released or rumored to be in production.

Aside from the new Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor and Iron Man figures, the Marvel Universe proper is proceeding in two new waves. The chase figure is Cable along with baby Hope strapped to his chest in his post-apocalyptic carrier. Skaar, First Appearance Wolverine, the Scarlet Spider, Darkawk and more are pictured below. Additionally, special sets of figures based on the Fantastic Four (sadly, no Johnny Storm, but finally his sister Susan is here), the new Uncanny X-Force and the first line-up of the classic Avengers were on display.

(select images from Mania.com, visit the link for lots more!)

(info below from Marvelousnews.com, the finest source of Marvel Comics action figure news)

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" Action Figures
(Approximate Retail Price: $7.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Now)
The MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" ACTION FIGURE line is continuing in 2011 with its exceptional articulation, poseability, and spot-on design. This year's lineup of great classic characters from the MARVEL COMICS universe features heroes and villains from various comic book storylines, including WORLD WAR HULK, SPIDER-MAN 2099, WOLVERINE and CABLE. Fans can update their collections with the latest and greatest from Hasbro! Each figure sold separately.

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" MULTI PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $22.99; Ages 4 & up; Available Fall 2011)
The MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" MULTI PACKS assemble your favorite SUPER HERO teams from the MARVEL COMICS universe. In 2011, Hasbro is introducing these new figure 3 packs, including THE CLASSIC AVENGERS, and THE UNCANNY X-FORCE. Packs sold separately.

MARVEL UNIVERSE COMIC 2-PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $14.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Now)
Each MARVEL UNIVERSE COMIC 2-PACK includes a reprint of an iconic MARVEL COMIC and two unique MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75" Action Figures specific to that story. Look for SPIDER-MAN WITH CAPTAIN BRITAIN and POWER MAN WITH IRON FIST, new in Spring 2011! Each pack sold separately.

MARVEL HANDFUL OF HEROES ASSORTMENT
(Approximate Retail Price: $4.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Now)
The ultimate battle of good and evil are right in the palm of your hand! This set of micro-sized molded figures comes with eight heroes and one super secret figure that will be a mystery until you tear open the package!

MARVEL UNIVERSE – MASTERWORKS SENTINEL WITH WOLVERINE
(Approximate Retail Price: $49.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Fall 2011)
This lumbering giant means business! One of the biggest, baddest villains in the MARVEL UNIVERSE is here and he's ready to take out the X-Men! THE SENTINEL measures a monstrous 16 inches tall and is packed with electronic features including a huge bank of battle sounds. Also includes a 3.75" WOLVERINE figure so that you can stage the 1st battle as soon as you open the box! Requires three "AAA" batteries, included.

The frustrating part of the new Marvel Universe line has been the lack of distribution nation wide. These action figures are so scarce that any variants or chase figures are usually only available online at scalpers' greedy prices. But if you happen to find these little guys, pick them up. They are beautifully crafted, incredibly detailed and a sheer delight for collectors.

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