TOY FAIR NEW YORK 2022 CANCELED

The Toy Association, producer of Toy Fair New York, the largest toy, play, and youth entertainment marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, has announced the cancellation of Toy Fair New York, originally set to take place, February 19 to 22, 2022 at the Javits Center in New York City. 

Toy Fair Everywhere July 2020: Virus Smasher

Quarantine got your down? Social distancing has you yearning for an accidental bump into another living, breathing human being? Do folks wearing face masks on their chin fill you with the rage of 1,000 Rocky Balboas?? Wild Hair Creations has the product for you! Leave it to a toy company to put a face on a global pandemic so you may pummel it to your heart's content. Madball and monster toy fans, take notice!

Toy Fair 2019: McFarlane Doubles Down on Fortnite

Love it or hate it, Fortnite is a massive video game phenomenon changing the way companies approach their own game's distribution and promotion. Collectibles have always celebrated our favorite video games, so it was no surprise when not one but THREE companies pounced on the Fortnite action figure license. McFarlane grabbed the 7 inch license, breaking away from their usual statue-like design in favor of a fully posable action figure fans seem to love, as we've noted by the empty toy store shelves since the release of series 1! Now McFarlane show they are all in by showing off the next waves of figures, some killer accessories... and a vehicle!

Toy Fair 2014: A Better Look at Funko's ReAction Figures

Nearly a week ago, Funko gave Entertainment Earth the exclusive pre-sale on their retro looking ReAction figure line. Today, it looks like that pre-order has gone global, so we get a better look at the figures already shown as well as the excellent packaging. Here's that run down again with the new images to get you drooling...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (July)


Buffy
Oz
Spike
Willow
The Gentlemen
Angel

Toy Fair 2014: Underground Toys/Character & Character Building Doctor Who

We are going to breeze right through this one, as the die hards have probably already seen the lot on day 1 and we've only got what info could be read on signs about the room, so it's all pretty straight forward. I will note that the company producing IS Character, but in the states, Underground Toys is the name you'd know at retail. Character Building is the only name you'd need to know for the construction sets, but we've yet to see them on sale here. ~Screams at the sky in anguish~

On display were the following Underground Toys/ Character Action figures, Playsets, plush and Roleplay items...

Toy Fair 2014 : 2015 Power Rangers Announced: Power Rangers Dino Charge

Saban's Power Rangers get charged in the next season of the iconic franchise,Power Rangers Dino Charge. Debuting on Nickelodeon in 2015, this new season will deliver all-new dino-fueled action and adventure to fans of all ages. The series will roll out globally later that year. In addition, Bandai America Incorporated will continue to act as the global master toy licensee for the franchise, creating an all-new dinosaur themed product line.

Toy Fair 2014: Funko's Official Game of Thrones Legacy Action Figure Reveal

How do you follow up the advance sale of a magnificent action figure series no one expected to be on shelves before we would even see a shadowy teaser image? Apparently, you drop the news on a forum and not tell anyone. Lucky for us, we have friends who send little messages all day long, alerting us to such things, like tiny Marvel Comics T shirt wearing cherubs. ...Now there's an image you won't soon forget. AH! And as I'm writing my snarky remarks, Funko has dropped the official release, so we've got details aplenty.

Funko is excited to announce a new line of highly articulated action figures celebrating some of pop culture’s biggest franchises. The hit HBO® series Game of Thrones® will be the first license released in the Legacy Collection, which is currently available exclusively in Barnes & Noble stores nationwide in time for the Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season DVD release on February 18. It will follow at additional retail partners on March 4.

Toy Fair 2014: Dark Horse Announces the Next Wave of Game of Thrones Figures

The epic HBO® series Game of Thrones has won worldwide success and a legion of fans. This audience is clamoring for unique collectibles and merchandise, and Dark Horse has been working with HBO Global Licensing to provide just that. A core item in the Game of Thrones program is the ongoing series of high-quality, affordable, molded-plastic figures of the most in-demand characters.

Building on the success of the previously announced lineup, five new figures will debut to the trade in February at the International Toy Fair, held at Jacob Javits Center in New York.

Toy Fair 2014: Barbie and her BFFs

We are mere days away from the start of New York International Toy Fair 2014, but we've still got plenty of coverage to sift through from UK and Nuremberg! Mattel's Barbie line made a very brief appearance in Germany, pushing a Fashionista / Best Friends Forever theme...perhaps..simultaneously? I said her appearance was brief! Here's the little blast of information we snapped up...

Toy Fair 2014: Funko's Game of Thrones Action Figures

A couple of days back, Entertainment Earth got the exclusive reveal of Funko's extensive ReAction figure line with pop culture icons like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Freddy Krueger, Terminator, Snake Plissken and more alongside our favorite characters who have never gotten the action figure treatment like Zoe Washburn from Firefly, Marty McFly from Back to the Future and Vincent Vega from Pulp Fiction! Basically, the internet freaked the hell out. Geek overload...everywhere. What no one asked was...what became of those whisperings of a Game of Thrones line back in November? Today, we got an answer...

Toy Fair 2014: Mezco on Sons of Anarchy

There was rain and bitter cold and ice and busted trains but none of this stopped our Galaxia Siandre from hitting Mezco Toys yesterday to shoot up all the products on display at their Toy Fair 2014 preview! Tough girl! The pictures are all ready to go now, so let's get things started with Mezco's Sons of Anarchy line!

On display were...

Bobbleheads of Clay and Jax (Summer 2014)
6 inch Action Figures of Clay and Jax in their signature looks and orange prison outfits (Summer 2014)
8 inch Plush of Clay, Jax, Robert Munson and Opie (Spring 2014)

Tin Signs
Leather Vest and traditional keychains
Stash Jars

Toy Fair 2014: A Quick Peek at Mezco's Living Dead Dolls

Last night, in the wee hours of the morning (I love to say wee), we gave you a quick look at a portion of Mezco's 2014 lineup, highlighting the items we'd most likely see today at their Toy Fair preview and Sons of Anarchy product line premiere. Today, it's cold, it's icy, New York is breaking apart at the seams...and Galaxia Siandre braved all that chaos to bring back some excellent images...because she loves toys too!

Later today, we'll get a more extensive look at everything on display at Mezco HQ, but for now, let's shed a little light on a reveal we set loose in our 3am info blast. Previously dubbed "That Pumpkin Guy" or quite possibly well dressed Samhain from the Ghostbusters cartoon, we now know that the Living Dead Doll in question was none other than THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN!!! dun dun dun duuuun.

Toy Fair 2014: Mezco's Sons of Anarchy Action Figures & More

Late last night, as we watched a sheet of ice settle over New Jersey, New York, and all of Westros (because...you know...winter was coming...), we thought we'd give you a quick preview of the merchandise Mezco would be showing off at their headquarters today..come hell or high water! Today, Photographer and professional ninja bodyguard Galaxia Siandre is on the scene to deliver the goods. Let's kick things off with the much anticipated Sons of Anarchy line!

Toy Fair 2014: Mezco's Toy Fair Preview Incoming

Later today, Mezco Toys will be drawing first blood on New York Toy Fair 2014...as they have been doing every year for the past few years....evil genius bastards. We just wanted to get a jump on the festivities and outline some of the excellent new toys they'll be showing.

Toy Fair 2014: Godzilla 43” Figure to Headline JAKKS’ Big Figures Line

With a nearly 60 year heritage, Godzilla and his trademark ‘roar’ are recognized throughout the world by fans of all ages. Leading U.S. toy and consumer products company, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK), announced its partnership, under a licensing agreement, with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring this iconic and legendary figure to life with a line of large-scale figures and other toy products inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ much-anticipated feature film, Godzilla, scheduled to premiere on May 16, 2014.

The line of Godzilla products by JAKKS is expected to include an Ultimate Large Scale Godzilla Figure with 12 points of articulation and a length of over 43” – one of the largest toys in Godzilla history. JAKKS Pacific’s licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to manufacture, distribute and market Godzilla toys and products marks a decade long partnership, which also includes recent collaborations for Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Trilogy, properties also brought to life in JAKKS’ Big Figures line.

Toy Fair 2014: LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Sets Reveal Details

The big winner for "most leaks before New York Toy Fair" this year is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 movie, hands down. We pitched our Turtle movie design descriptions at you after some retailers in parts unknown got a look. Then we got a peek at a horrible Rubie's Halloween costume that must have been received so badly, it was followed by some "official unofficial" leaks in an order which could only be seen as "official unofficial". We saw an intentionally small image showing the Turtles looking much like Turtles. The world breathed a sigh of relief as our report now had a visual to back it up. Then came a larger, far clearer image of Donatello, showing his thinner, techy look for the film. The world seemed to appreciate the differences. Last, we got a couple of angles on Shredder, who we mentioned had blades...EVERYWHERE..but still insisted on rocking a sleeveless outfit. That one went down...pretty much like we expected. The giant sized Meh was heard around the world. It wasn't until a banner popped up showing the Turtles with lips that the hate really began to spew onto the interwebs. We agree..lips on Turtles are silly...but not as silly as lips on giant robots. I'm looking at you movie Optimus Prime. Annnd that takes us to now, with UK Toy Fair in the bag and Nuremberg Toy Fair just having ended and once again, we look to our hero Thorsten for a report of that which we could not see...

Toy Fair 2014: Bandai's Godzilla Toys Taking Shape

As we dive head long into Toy Fair 2014, the name of the game is "cover as much ground as you can, beg to shoot everything and be happy with what you get." This goes double for Toy Fairs not held in the U.S., as most companies are saving their prime reveals for New York (2 weeks!) and other companies are under the watchful eye of their various licensors who dictate what merchandise they can show from the year's most anticipated films. Sometimes...we get one piece as a promise of more awesome to come. This method is quite effective. Sometimes, we get nothing, but are allowed to see what little the company has brought for buyers to place orders on, and when that is the situation, I count on my reporters to describe every little detail they can squeeze out of their over stimulated minds. I mean..it's TOY FAIR! I only send people who love toys to Toy Fair..and that being the case, I can only hope these fine folks remember their names and deliver clear pictures at day's end.

Toy Fair 2014: Warner Brothers at Toy Fair: DC Comics, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Godzilla & More

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is storming into the 2014 Toy Fair season with an impressive line-up of global licensees in support of the Studio's beloved entertainment properties, milestone anniversaries and upcoming theatrical debuts. Leading the way this year is the highly anticipated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, Godzilla, which hits theaters on May 16, and will be supported with an epic toy line-up from master toy partner Bandai America Incorporated, and many more partners around the world.  WBCP will also highlight Middle-earth with the long-awaited finale of The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: There And Back Again, supported by its strong roster of worldwide licensees. Additionally, The Wizard of Oz will lead WBCP's milestone celebrations in 2014, which will all see exciting licensing support from a number of cross-category partners this year. WBCP and its licensing partners from around the globe will also spotlight product inspired by fan favorites such as its DC Comics portfolio, including evergreen Super Heroes Batman and Superman, and Looney Tunes, The Big Bang Theory, Harry Potter and more to round out the Studio's unrivaled portfolio.

Toy Fair 2014 News List

Book mark THIS PAGE for an easy-to-follow list of all our Toy Fair 2014 coverage!

Notes for the non-toy freaks: Toy Fair is a series of global events for toy retailers, manufacturers, industry professionals and the press. These events are closed to the public. Most of what you see here will be new items releasing now, coming soon or awaiting a distributor to import it to your area. I'd say a good 80% of what you'll see can be ordered at your local comic shop through the Previews catalog or from your favorite toy retailer online.

Toy Fair 2014: Hex Bug Battles, Climbs the Walls & Gets Zombified

It's often hard to tell which direction the toy industry will go. Last year saw the "dumbing down" of several action figure lines in favor of a marginally lower price point and a company most known for robotics trying their hand at princess dolls. Amid all these shifts, our universal constant will always be Hex Bug! This crew seems to sit around all day thinking of new ways you can play with micro-robotics on a level that won't decimate a parent's budget. Here's this year's UK Toy Fair showing...