BOSS FIGHT STUDIO - NEW "POWER STARS" LINE

 I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the whole retro figure thing.

In 1978 when I was collecting Star Wars figures and that was all there was and all I knew, sure, I loved them. But, we've come a long way since then. So, when it comes to my modern day figure purchases, I want the best detail and articulation that I can get.

But, I do understand that these kind of figures hit a certain chord with some collectors, otherwise the market for them would have died.

If your a fan of "retro" styled figures, then you might be interested in Boss Fight Studio's latest offerings with their new Power Stars line.

The figures will be 5" tall, and more styled like Super Powers figures than Star Wars figures, as most retro figures are. So, at least Boss Fight is going a different direction. And, considering these are super hero figures, they certain fit in with that Super Powers aesthetic.

The first figures will be based around King Features characters (which Boss Fight is also doing in their usual 3.75" hyper detailed and articulated line) including Flash Gordon, Ming the Merciless, Prince Thun and The Phantom.

These are up for pre-order now at most major online retailers, including Boss Fight's website, as well, for $21.99 each. They have a release date of Q3 of this year.

TOY NEWS FOR 4/20/2014 - BOSS FIGHT STUDIOS - H.A.C.K.S. (HIGHLY ARTICULATED CHARACTER KIT SYSTEM) - VITRUVIAN - SEIRES 1

Boss Fight Studios. 

Remember their name, because they have done, and will be doing some of the most brilliant looking 3.75" action figures collectors have ever seen.

They are the independent sculpting and design studio behind many, many of Hasbro's figures from their Star Wars, GI Joe, Marvel Legends and other lines-- and now they're about to cut loose with their own creations.

The line is called HACKS (Highly Articulated Character Kit System), and the series is called Vitruvian, a reference to the great Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio. Certainly fitting given BFS's ability to design and create figures, as well as the subject of their first series-- ancient warriors from Rome and Greece, as well as mythical Gorgans.

Boss Fight Studios has big, big plans for this line. So much so that they are testing the waters with an idea of releasing a special pack of 300 (three hundred!!) Spartan Warriors, with King Leonidas as one of the 300.

While that's a bit out of control for my collection space, I'm definitely going to be picking up some of these figures-- perhaps even all of them!

But before we get too far ahead, let me tell you that most of this is dependent on a successful Kickstarter campaign. So, if you want any of these figures, be sure to stop by and give them a pledge once it goes live.

Let's take a look at what they've got planned....

KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE 2-PACK

KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE FIGURE

KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE FIGURE

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE 2-PACK

WAVE 1

WAVE 2

WAVE 3

And here's a look at some of the prototype figures that were on display at last week's JoeCon.

I'll be sure to post more info on this line as it becomes available. 

With retail unable to bring adult collectors the kind of quality, creative product that they used to, more direct market actions figure just very well be the future of collecting for a lot of us. Here's a chance to get in on the ground floor and show your support for Boss Fight Studios as well as the possible future of where much of our collecting will come.

BOSS FIGHT STUDIO - COURT OF THE DEAD - WAVE 1 - GETHSEMONI and KIER

If you're a fan of Sideshow's Court of the Dead line of statues, then these might also be of interest to you.

Boss Fight Studio is just about ready to ship out their first wave of figures based on the series. In this wave of 4" figure will be Gethsemoni an Kier.

They are still available for pre-order at most major online retailers if you want to secure a set for yourself. The figures will cost you $27.99 each and are set to ship out within the next month or so.