As the Simpsons movie approaches, fans want to know—will their favorite characters be in it? While early reports say everyone is in it, there are 20 in particular we’ve just gotta see! We’ll count down the top 20 Simpsons characters, whether they’ve got toys or not, and call out our favorite lines, scenes and episodes! Plus: the Simpsons toys they never made! McFarlane Toys’ Simpsons movie figures grace the cover of this issue.
THE GIRLS OF DC
Ami-Comi, DC’s new line of anime-inspired PVC statues is a feast for the eyes!
We’ll take a look at the source art these statues of Supergirl, Batgirl and more are based
on and get behind-the-scenes info from the artists!
GOBOTS are go!
Mighty robots! Mighty vehicles! We’ll take a look at the Gobots phenomenon,
from their Japanese origins to their early days of U.S. domination to their eventual defeat
and assimilation by the Transformers.
DESIGNER TOYS 101
Designer toys — a.k.a. urban vinyl, artist figures, etc. — are entering the
mainstream, and we’ll bring you inside the world of these ultra-limited, original creations
and the designers who design them!
INCOMING!
Pictures of hundreds of yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in
your grubby little paws! Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC
Superheroes, Super Friends, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar
Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more!
TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE!
Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday
and today come to life…and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy
adventure will the toys of “TTT” go on next?