• Mattel is making some of the best Batman movie toys ever with their line of Dark Knight action figures, based on the next movie. But what were the best toys from previous films? We take a look at all six modern Batman movies and call out the best figures, best moments and best costumes of each installment! Plus: The Batman movie toys we want to see! Batman will also be on the cover of this issue.
COMPLETE HELLBOY PHOTO GUIDE!
• Hellboy is back on the big screen in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and Mezco is back with more great toys! We'll give you a complete guide to Mezco's awesome Hellboy figures-both movie and comic, as well as HB toys from Graphitti, Gentle Giant, Toy2R and Sideshow-in this complete photo price guide! Plus: What's coming up next?
CRAZIEST JAMES BOND VILLAINS!
• Is that redundant? Don't you need to be a power-hungry lunatic to incur the wrath of MI5 and their retinue of triple-digit assassins? Well, some Bond villains are crazier than others, as evidenced by their ridiculous plans, unusual pets and bizarre weaponry. We run down the looniest!
RETRO: ROBO-FORCE
• These blocky robots by Ideal had the power of suction cup technology! We investigate their strange origins, unmade toys and what made them a 'Force' to be reckoned with! …Get it? No? Well, we tried.
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?
PLUS: COVERAGE OF THE NEW YORK COMIC CON!