Toyfare (1997) comic books

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT WETA WORKSHOP! · We talk to the special effects mavens behind King Kong, Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings about their collectibles! How do they turn their effects into statues and action figures? What are they working on next? What's Peter Jackson really like? · Peter Jackson's King Kong appears on this month's cover to ToyFare. GIANT ADULT SWIM PHOTO COLLECTOR'S GUIDE · You've been snapping up Palisades Toys' Adult Swim figures, but how's your Space Ghost: Coast to Coast collection? Or Family Guy? Or Futurama? We've got pictures of every Adult Swim show toy ever made, with prices for all! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! · After the Earth-shattering events of ToyFare #100, what'll Mego Spidey get up to this month? Even we don't know! Heck, we don't know what pants we're gonna wear until we open up the clothes hamper every morning. DC ANIMATED/JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED! · We showcase every DC character that's been done in the animated style, from the classic Batman: The Animated Series to Justice League Unlimited! They're all in one place, for the first time ever! MARVEL SUPER-PETS! · Marvel is finally jumping on the teen-sidekick bandwagon with the Young Avengers, but where are all the super-pets? We customize our ideas for the Super-Pets of the Marvel Universe, and you'll never look at Spider-Man the same way again! WORST HOLIDAY SPECIALS EVER! · The holidays are a time for giving, sharing-and really bad TV programs! We run down the worst specials to ever grace the small screen, from Star Wars to Scooby Doo! THE MAKING OF A WWE SUPERSTAR! · We talk to JAKKS Pacific about the making of their WWE Classic Superstars line to find out what these legendary Superstars are really like! Cover price $4.99.

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TEEN TITAN EPISODE GUIDE · We run down the characters and stories behind every single episode of 'Teen Titans', including the newest season! WWE CLASSIC SUPERSTARS PHOTO GUIDE · They may be out of the ring, but they're not out by a long shot! We run down all of the figures in JAKKS Pacific's classic Superstars toy line, including legends like Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior! ALEX ROSS ON TOYS · We pin down Alex Ross and get his artist's commentary on DC Direct's Alex Ross-based toys! From Kingdom Come to Justice, we hear which toys are his favorites, which he wants to another crack at and which he¹s dying to see made! MINIMATES EXPOSED · We ask the minds behind the MiniMates what's going on with the popular toy line, including new licenses, new scales and more! UNSUNG VILLAINS WISH LIST · We provide the toy companies with our handy-dandy primer to the screen villains that need to get made as toys! You won¹t believe the villains we want to see! ROBOT CHICKEN · This all-toy stop-motion animated show is one of Adult Swim's most popular programs, and with good reason! As the second season gears up for its spring debut, we go behind-the-scenes to give you the director's commentary on the best moments from the first season. Plus, behind-the-scenes info on what's to come! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE · Captain Kirk has roaming hands, but he'd better put a lid on it, or he's fired! Can the intergalactic ladies' man keep his mind off of you-know-what? Find out here! Cover price $4.99.

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THE ORIGIN OF G.I. JOE · Did you know that G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was originally envisioned as a comic book taking place inside the Marvel Universe? We interview Larry Hama about how he came up with the concept, and how he set about turning it into the franchise we all know and love. STAR WARS FAN POLL · We unveil the 25 finalists in our official Star Wars Fan Choice Poll! From here, readers will be able to log on the wizarduniverse.com to vote on which character they want to see made by Hasbro in toy form! NEW YORK TOY FAIR · We present our pictures from Februrary's NY Toy Fair, showing you everything that's coming in 2006! Yes, everything! Well, almost everything. We won't be covering My Little Pony. But if you want action figures, we got em! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! · It's a day in the life of Black Bolt, King of the Inhumans! We follow the silent monarch of Attilan as he wanders his home on the moon, avoiding his annoying neighbor the Watcher, trying to explain everything in pantomime and telling Lockjaw to keep off the couch. Oh, the Inhumanity! SUPERHERO MOVIE TOYS! · We put together the toys of every superhero who's ever gotten a film deal! With Batman, Wolverine and Daredevil all in one room it's a party with potentially unlimited box-office potential! Of course, there's a good chance it'll stink on ice. DISNEY DREAM TEAM · We talk to the toy makers behind the amazing action figures at the Disney store, from the Incredibles to Disney Heroes to Chronicles of Narnia. Who are the men behind the mouse-er, the mouse's mall-based boutiques? Cover price $4.99.

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TOYFARE'S $10,000 TREASURE HUNT! It's ToyFare's biggest contest ever, as we finally launch our massive scavenger hunt! This issue will tell you everything you need to pillage, plunder and steal (no stealing, please) to qualify for a chance to win $10,000 worth of swag! It's every buccaneer's dream! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PHOTO GUIDE Hoist the mainsail, swab the poopdeck and track down every single NECA Pirates figure made for both Curse of the Black Pearl and Dead Man's Chest! For all you mega Pirates fans, we're gonna run down the entire line, with prices and pics of each figure. MUSIC TOYS WE DON'T WANT TO SEE Music toys are making a resurgence, with plenty of great rock stars in the toy pipeline-Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page and John Lennon, to name a few. But what if some company decides to make a musician that should never, ever have a toy? (Two words: Clay Aiken.) We got Robot Chicken customizers Plastic Earth to realize our musical nightmares in 3-D. TEEN TITANS & JLU: THE LOST ESPISODES Why were JLU and Teen Titans cancelled? We go right to the source to find out why shows ended and what would have been next for these two super-teams. Plus: what's taking their place? HASBRO DOES MARVEL What does Hasbro have planned for the Marvel license in 2007? We finally get some answers, and we even get our customizers to craft some examples of what we'd like to see! TV ON DVD We watch our favorite cartoons on DVD (G.I. Joe, Transformers, DuckTales) and rate them against our memories of them! Do they stand up against the test of time? TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE The Stormtroopers are back! The four misfits of the Imperial army are left jobless when the Empire suddenly collapses! With no prospects and no medical benefits, the troopers do what they gotta do...they enroll at Jedi Academy for training! Cover price $4.99.

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BOWEN DESIGNS: A sculptor'S COMMENTARY ? We show off Bowen Designs' hot upcoming statues and get Randy Bowen and his team to fill us in on all of the behind-the-scenes details! Plus: Bowen's personal faves! The upcoming Bowen Designs Spider-Woman statue is on our cover this month. DC ARTISTS TOY WISH LIST ? DC does such great artist-based lines, but there are still so many DC artists we'd like to see entire lines of toys based on! We spotlight the artists whose artwork deserves a third dimension: Kevin Maguire, Adam Hughes, Rags Morales, Amanda Conner and more! INDIE COMICS LEGENDS! ? Love your Marvel Legends but long to team them up with your favorite independent comics superstars? Shocker Toys has signed licenses with Top Cow, Image, 2000 A.D. and more to do super-poseable figures of characters like Witchblade, Darkness, Jack Staff, Madman, Shadowhawk and more! We go behind-the-scenes on this sure-to-be popular toy line! SECRET AGENT TOYS! ? In honor of the upcoming James Bond film Casino Royale, we offer a retrospective on the history and variety of 007 action figures! See the history of the spy's collectibles, from Dr. No to today! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE ? There aren't a lot of places Mego Captain Kirk hasn't boldly gone, but he's about to go to one of them...the far-flung future of Star Trek: The Next Generation! How will he misuse the holodeck? Why is he the only hope against the threat of the Borg? And how will he react to Troi's uniform? Find out here! TOYFARE'S REGULAR KILLER DEPARTMENTS! ? Thrill to our world-premiere toy coverage in 'Incoming'! Guffaw at the hilarious fake news of 'The Monthly Rag'! Calculate to the loving listings in our full-color price guide! It's all in here! Cover price $4.99.

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HOLIDAY BUYER'S GUIDE ? It's the ultimate guide to gifts for fanboys! Choose from the sure-fire hits for fans of any property AND the super-obscure items that you won't believe exist! A selection of hot properties will appear on this issue's cover. MARVEL LEGENDS TEAM-UP! ? Using only Marvel Legends-and a healthy amount of fun-tack-we're putting together the best super-teams in the Marvel universe! The Avengers, the Masters of Evil, the X-Men, the Brotherhood...we pick the perfect lineups and call out the figures that are missing from the perfect collection! HISTORY OF THE TMNT ? ToyFare looks back at the evolution of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, from their creation on the back of a napkin to their upcoming CGI movie, plus all the rises and falls along the way! VENTURE BROS. EPISODE GUIDE ? It's our in-depth look at one of the most hilarious cartoons on TV, with commentary from the show's creator! We'll call out all of the hidden gems, including every Marvel Comics reference ever made! ROBOT CHICKEN BEHIND-THE-SCENES ? They're toys behaving badly, and we're going behind-the-scenes to bring you untold tales of what goes into each and every episode of the popular stop-motion animation! THE USUAL CONTENTS! ? The utterly hilarious Twisted ToyFare Theatre, our huge full-color price guide, our chock-full-o'-pictures Incoming section... this issue has it all! Cover price $4.99.

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G.I. Joe Sigma Six Photo Guide ? When G.I. Joe: Sigma Six deployed on television screens last year, it brought a kickass new Joe toy line to store shelves. Now we present a complete photo guide to the toy line that's gotten us more jazzed than ever about G.I. Joe. Stick that in your grenade launcher and smoke it! The Shallow End of the Pool ? A great look can take a character like Boba Fett and make him immortal...even if there's nothing else going on there. We run down the 10 coolest looking characters from comics, animation, television and movies who are skating by on a little more than their looks. Nicolas Cage: The Superhero SagA ? Nic Cage finally gets to be a superhero in Ghost Rider, but it's been a long, strange trip. So we're recounting the epic story of Nic Cage's dealings with all things superheroic, from naming himself after Power Man to naming his son after Superman. Lost Legends ? Marvel Legends may be safe and sound over at Hasbro, but there's a group of Toy Biz Marvel Legends that will never see the light of day. Check them out like you'll never see them again in our EXCLUSIVE photos! Game Wars ? We pit comic book-based video games Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Justice League Heroes against each other for the definitive head-to-head showdown. Which one has the most obscure bits of weirdness for hardcore comic book dorks like us? Thundercats Return! ? A re-vamp of the Thundercats is rumored to be on the way, and it's rumored that they're a teenage band on present-day Earth. We separate fact from fiction and try to get to the bottom of this... Cover price $4.99.

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TRANSFORMERS! ? It's never been a better time to be a fan of the Robots in Disguise! We've got pictures of the newest Transformers toys, plus information on next summer's highly anticipated Transformers movie! Transformers toys will grace the cover of this month's issue. LEGION OF SUPERHEROES! ? We take you inside the hot new cartoon series and show you why it's the perfect successor to Teen Titans and Justice League Unlimited! Plus, a sneak-peek at the new toy line from Mattel! MARVEL LEGENDS! ? What's next for the most popular toy line in America? Wouldn't you like to know! ToyFare will have the latest news and details about the popular line, including upcoming Hasbro waves and info on rare variants and exclusives! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Star Wars, Transformers, 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? TOY PRICE GUIDE! ? We've got current price listings for over 4,000 toys from today's hottest toy lines, including information about variants and exclusives! Find out how much your collection is worth and see which ones you're missing! Cover price $4.99.

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SPIDEY SYMBIOTE-MANIA! ? Venom! Black-costume Spidey! Carnage! Okay, maybe not Carnage, but the world is going symbiote-crazy for the black-garbed men of Spider-Man 3! We'll take a look at the past, present and future of the symbiote in toys, comics and film! Venom and the villains of May's Spider-Man 3 will grace the cover of this issue. BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ? You watch it, you love it, now collect the toys! If you've been dying to own your own little Cylon-flesh-cloaked or otherwise-there's never been a better time or more toys to choose from! We've got coverage of the newest Battlestar Galactica lines from Hasbro, Majestic and Diamond Select! G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO! ? Hard to believe, but the heroes of G.I. Joe have been around for 25 years-they don't look a day over 20! That's because Hasbro is celebrating the anniversary of Snake Eyes, Duke and Roadblock with a brand-new toy line, which promises to include some of the greatest G.I. Joe figures ever made! We'll have an in-depth look at the line, as well as what's to come for the Joe team! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Star Wars, Transformers, 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? TOY PRICE GUIDE! ? We've got current price listings for over 4,000 toys from today's hottest toy lines, including information about variants and exclusives! Find out how much your collection is worth and see which ones you're missing! Cover price $4.99.

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SUMMER MOVIE TOY GUIDE! ? It's summertime, and the toys are comin' fast and furious! With a half-dozen big toy flicks coming out this summer-Transformers, Spider- Man 3, Harry Potter 5, Fantastic Four 2, Shrek 3, Pirates of the Caribbean 3 and The Simpsons-we're giving you a complete guide to this summer's movie toys! See what's upcoming for all of the big films, as well as price guides for what's already out there! Harry Potter, Fantastic Four, and more summer movies will be on the cover of this issue. GREATEST COMIC BOOK MOMENTS ? We run down some of the most amazing, eye-popping scenes in comics history, and talk to the big comic-book statue makers about the likelihood of seeing statues of them! From Spider-Man dragging himself out of his grave to Wolverine popping a claw through Sabretooth's brain, these are the scenes we want to see in 3D! LION-O SPEAKS! ? It's our in-depth interview with Larry Kenney, the voice of Lion- O! We talk to him about his experiences on the show, his guest spot on Family Guy and even the rumored Thundercats relaunch! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the 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? TOY PRICE GUIDE! ? We've got current price listings for over 4,000 toys from today's hottest toy lines, including information about variants and exclusives! Find out how much your collection is worth and see which ones you're missing! Cover price $4.99.

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Not polybagged and does not include extras. TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS PHOTO GUIDE ? The Transformers Classics line from Hasbro is heating up the shelves with classically styled renditions of the Generation 1 Transformers we know and love! We'll run down all of the figures that are out so far-as well as what's on the way-with photos for them all! Plus: a photo guide to the brand-new movie line, a sneak peek at the film, a complete Transformers price guide and more great Transformers features! A Transformers movie toy will be on the cover of this issue. TOYFARE: Doctor WHO MAMAJAMA! ? Everyone loves Doctor Who, the British sci-fi show that's taken America by storm, so we're gonna take a look at all aspects of the fandom! From a look at the new toys and new episodes to the classic Doctors and spin-off series, everything Who is here! M-M-M-M-M.A.S.K.! ? No one knows what hides behind the masquerade...except us! We'll take a look behind-the-scenes at the classic Kenner toy line! MARVEL: post-civil war wishlist ? The Civil War is over, so now begins the Reconstruction! We're calling out the Initiative-era characters we wanna see as toys, from the new Champions to Omega Flight! INCOMING! ? Pictures of hundreds of the 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? Cover price $4.99.

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HOLIDAY BUYER'S GUIDE ? Don't know what to get for the geek in your life this holiday season? We've got a list of the best gifts coming out this year that your comic-, fantasy- and sci-fi-loving friends and family will love! THE ULTIMATE WEAPONS ? Sci-fi and fantasy stories are known for their fights...which means that more often than not they're known for their weapons! We run down the 50 greatest weapons of genre fiction, from swords to lightsabers to chainsaw hands! Plus: the lamest weapons of all time! THE ART OF MINIMATES ? With a slew of properties under their belt, the MiniMates have been drawn dozens of times and recreated dozens of famous movie posters! We'll show you all of the best MiniMate art, with commentary by the artist! IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE! ? Japanese video game company Square Enix doesn't just make the Final Fantasy games-they make the toys, too! We'll talk to them about their philosophy, their history and what we'll see next from the world of FF! DC DELUXE PHOTO SPREAD ? We show you a group shot of every single DC Deluxe Figure ever created, including the newest female and teenage characters! Twelve-inch superheroes have never looked cooler! 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? Cover price $4.99.

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TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED BEHIND-THE-SCENES ? To paraphrase Doug E. Fresh, the Transformers are back and they're all brand-new! We interview Hasbro and Cartoon Network about bringing these totally redesigned Transformers to television and what challenges they faced in creating toys that captured the stylized look of the show while still transforming into trucks. The new Optimus Prime will appear on the cover of this issue. WOMEN OF ACTION! ? We run down our 50 favorite females in fiction, including the characters who have action figures, the ones who look like action figures, and the ones who need action figures! From She-Ra to Ripley to Wonder Woman, it's an estrovaganza! RETRO: M.U.S.C.L.E. ? Remember those little pink guys that came in garbage cans? They were intergalactic wrestlers, and they were awesome. We look at their sordid history, their failed comeback bid and the awesome toys we never got in America! A DECADE OF DC DIRECT ? The comic toy makers turn 10, and we're celebrating along with them! We'll talk to them about their 10 years in toys, and we run down our 10 favorite DC Direct toys from the last 10 years! 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? Cover price $4.99.

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M.I.A. IRON MAN ARMORS! ? We spotlight the many great Iron Man armors that have never been captured in 6-inch toy form (Iron Man 2020, Undersea Iron Man, etc.) and ask Hasbro what they think of these ideas for a comic-based Iron Man toy line! Also: our Robert Downey Jr. movie toy wish list! Movie Iron Man will appear on the cover of this issue. THE DARK KNIGHT: THE FOUR HORSEMEN INTERVIEW! ? We talk to fan-favorite sculpting team the Four Horsemen about taking a crack at Mattel's line of 6-inch, movie-based figures for The Dark Knight! We'll have pictures and info on all the toys! THE ART OF MINIMATES! ? Back to the Future. Lord of the Rings. Desperately Seeking Susan? We showcase the great artwork created by Diamond Select/Art Asylum to promote their MiniMates lines, and we also talk to the artists behind it all! JAYCE AND THE WHEELED WARRIORS! ? What was up with this toy line about futuristic cars vs. evil plant creatures? We find out in this investigative report. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! ? What will the beloved 'TTT' characters be up to this month? Will they be debating a solution to the global warming crisis that will protect America's economic interests at home and abroad? Heck no! They'll be doing something dumb and hopefully funny. Would you expect anything less? Cover price $4.99.

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THE RETURN OF INDIANA JONES ? We celebrate the return of the world's greatest treasure hunter (sorry, Lara Croft) by showing off all of the toys and statues that are coming out around the new Indy movie this May! Also, ToyFare looks back at the movies, the TV series, the books and the toys that made Indy what he is today! Indiana Jones will be on the cover of this issue. IRON MAN COSTUME CONTEST RESULTS ? We asked you to send us your best Iron Man costume pictures, and you delivered! This issue we showcase all of the suits of armor you made-be they metal, plastic or cardboard-and reveal the grand-prize winner! SECRETS OF SPEED RACER ? Speed Racer wasn't always a high-tech, big-budget movie directed by the Wachowski Brothers-it was once the most low-budget of low- budget cartoons! We'll look at some of the most embarrassing moments of Speed Racer's animated past. Plus: Chim Chim ranks the greatest monkeys in entertainment! FAT GUY STUCK IN INTERNET! ? We go behind the scenes at the live-action Adult Swim show, with pictures of the mutants, monsters and Internet memes that make up the computer world of John Gemberling, a.k.a. the fat guy who's stuck in the Internet! Plus, commentary by the creators! RETRO: POWER LORDS ? Designed by famed sci-fi artist Wayne Barlowe, Power Lords had some of the most unusual designs of any toy line in history. We look at the brief existence of this unconventional series, including Barlowe's original artwork, and we even talk to Barlowe himself. Cover price $4.99.

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LEGENDS OF 'THE DARK KNIGHT'! ? 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! Cover price $4.99.

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50 Greatest Invasions! ? Marvel's Secret Invasion is in full swing, and the Skrulls are coming fast and furious! With one of the most well-planned invasions in the history of science fiction underway, we thought we'd take the opportunity to rank the greatest alien invasions of all time. From Robotech to Independence Day, we count down to humanity's extinction! Plus: The lamest invasions of all time! A Secret Invasion character will appear on the cover of this issue. Comic Crossover Toys We Wanna See! ? Comic book crossovers make the best toy lines (Secret Wars, anyone?), Marvel's Secret Invasion is kicking so much butt that we want to see toys based on it! We'll show off our customs, and run down other crossovers we want in plastic! Wizard World Philly Coverage! ? This year's Wizard World Philadelphia will be a big ol' cheesesteak sandwich of toy goodness! We'll run down the panels, the exclusives and the superstar guests that made it the ultimate toy happening! Weirdest Bond Henchmen ? Last issue we showed you James Bond's craziest villains-this issue it's their lame-ass employees! From Oddjob to Nick Nack, these are the weirdo goons who were handily dispatched by Bond, and whose only weapons were surprise and Bond's own incredulity. Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors ? Ever try to write and in-depth article about Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors? Don't! It's not easy! After much delay, we finally present to you our 'Retro' feature on Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors! We mean it this time! Twisted ToyFare Theatre! ? Toys doin' stuff! And it's funny! It's like a comic book, except we own a lot of action figures and we can't draw. Cover price $4.99.

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MAsters of the universe return! ? Mattel and the Four Horsemen are bringing back He-Man and his muscle-bound compatriots, and we're going behind-the-scenes to see how they brought them back, plus what they're going to look like! Plus: an update on the live-action He-Man movie! The new Skeletor will make his world premiere on the cover of this issue. most violent fictional sports ? The 'Death Race 2000' remake will be roaring into theatres this August, and what better way to celebrate than count down the craziest and most violent fictional sports?! From Death Race to Running Man and Quiddich to Rollerball, we'll cover all the best, along with some of the craziest real-life sports! yu-pon sketchook! ? ToyFare gets a peek into the sketchbook of Japanese artist Yu-Pon, who's designing spirally-eyed, super-cute interpretations of Marvel superheroes and Indiana Jones characters for Kotobukiya! We'll see her original artwork, plus character designs no one else has seen, as well as having an in-depth interview! craziest bond gadgets ? Henchmen and villains are great, but what's a superspy without those fancy gadgets? Luckily for James Bond, that's a question he'll never need to answer. 007's used some of the craziest gadgets ever invented, and we'll be counting down the top 10 most ridiculous in his storied history. the story of starcom ? We take a look at the origin, history and inherent awesomeness of Coleco's magnetized toy line about the U.S. Space Force. We'll also go inside the incredible cartoon series! PLUS: COVERAGE OF Wizard world chicago! _Magazine (COVER: Skeletor World Premiere) Cover price $4.99.

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TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #137 $4.99 WE'RE WATCHING THE WATCHMEN o It's one of the most anticipated comic adaptations of all time...and it's inspiring one of the most anticipated toy lines of all time! We'll be talking to some of the talents behind Zack Snyder's new film, based (of course!) on the beloved Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons tome, Watchmen. We'll also chat up the team at DC Direct that's finally bringing the characters to shiny plastic and polystone toy- life! DC Direct's Watchmen figures to take aim on our cover this month! THE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING o It's time again for ToyFare's annual gift guide, our ultimate resource for what to buy for the toy geek or pop culture dork in your life. Or, if you're the toy geek or pop culture dork, here are the items to drop hints to your friends and loved ones about! Either way, it's always a must-read-and this year is no exception! SUPER HERO SQUAD GETS VISUALIZED o Hasbro's Marvel Super Hero Squad has an expansive toy line-and an upcoming cartoon. So to make sure you're all up to speed for the 'toon, we're giving you a visual price guide to all the characters in the line! From the Hulk to the Red Skull, feast your eyes on the cutest little badasses and bad guys to ever grace toy shelves. GO, GO GADGET COMEBACK! o He only had one toy in the '80s...but it was one of the greatest toys ever made. We examine the many mysteries of the man known as Inspector Gadget, and take a sneak peek at his new 'toon for the new millennium! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE HITS THE BRICKS! o It's the 30th anniversary of the iconic yellow Lego Man, and ToyFare is celebrating with a special Lego edition of 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre!' What exotic Lego locales will Lego Man visit? What will he get his head stuck to? Will he make it through the entire strip with his torso intact? You'll have to read to find out! _Magazine (COVER: DC Direct's Watchmen figures) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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SHIPPING In DECEMBER 2008 FROM WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT toyfare: the toy magazine #138 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #138 $4.99 MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE, YOUR SCALE o It's the hottest new toy line of 2009! Hasbro's Marvel Universe figures take the Marvel characters into the popular 3 3/4-inch scale, and tie directly into the aftermath of the hottest comic event of the year: Secret Invasion. We'll talk to the team behind the new toys and find out what fans can expect in 2009...and beyond! Hasbro's Marvel Universe figures will appear on this month's cover. HUGE 2009 PREVIEW o If it's something that geeks will be talking about in 2009, we're covering it first here! 2009 is going to be a blockbuster year for toy fans with G.I. Joe and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, but that's just the tip of the iceberg! From movies like Star Trek and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to TV shows like Dollhouse and a new season of Lost, to epic comic book storylines like 'Green Lantern: The Blackest Night' to blockbuster video games like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, 2009 is shaping up to be a pop culture smorgasbord, and ToyFare has it all covered! Plus: your first look at some of 2009's hottest new toy lines! If you're going to be watching it, reading it, collecting it or playing with it next year, read about it right here! TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT...THE RED CARPET! o It's the 25th anniversary of Hasbro's Transformers, so this issue our 'retro' feature looks forward as well as back: we'll examine the 25-year history of the seminal transforming robot line, plus we'll take a look at Hasbro's exciting new 25th anniversary line of Transformers figures TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE-PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR! o It's December, and that can only mean one thing: there's a new installment of 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' in this issue! Who knows what sort of mischief the 'TTT' toys will get up to in this installment? We do! Or at least we will. Really soon. But it'll be hilarious. _Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's Marvel Universe figures) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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X-Men Origin Wolverine Cover. LOGAN'S RUNWAY. Everyone's favorite short, hairy, insanely violent mutant will be getting the solo movie treatment this May with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. So, to celebrate, we're going running down the craziest Wolverine toys of all time...and trust us, there's plenty to choose from. Hasbro's (non-crazy) Wolverine movie toys appear on one of the covers for this issue. SPACE TREKKING o May will also see the big screen debut of a bold new direction for the Star Trek franchise with the launch of J.J. Abrams' pretty awesome looking new Trek film. Playmates has big plans for relaunching their Star Trek line based on the new movie,including a ton of new action figures and vehicles (we're hoping for a pre-teen Kirk with stolen car). We'll be talking to the company about what brought them back to the Trek fold. Playmates' new Star Trek figures appear on one of the covers for this issue. TOP SECRET MATTEL PROJECT o Shhh, don't tell anyone, but Mattel's got a great new toy line they'll be announcing at New York Toy Fair this year. We can't tell you about it now, but once you hear about it, you'll be all like, 'Holy crap, how did they do that?' And lucky for you, we've got the inside scoop! Check out in-production images and interviews with the masterminds behind this brand new line that will blow you away. TOYFARE AT NEW YORK TOY FAIR o The big dance of the toy industry descends on New York City's Jacob Javits Center, and we'll be there! If it's coming from a major toy company next year, you'll be able to check it out in this special jam-packed issue! Get the latest news and pics from all your favorite companies! Or at least the ones that will talk to us. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE o Everybody dies! Eventually. But probably not in this issue of 'Twisted ToyFare.' After all, the only things certain in life are death, taxes, and that 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' will be pretty darn hysterical. _Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie figures) _Magazine (COVER: Playmates's Star Trek Movie figures) Cover price $4.99.

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THE HISTORY OF MEGO o The inside scoop on the history of the beloved toy line, and its shocking resurrection! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE o President Barack Obama makes his sure-to-be-historic 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' debut! Guest-starring hope, change, and probably some lightsabers. TRANSFORMERS 2 o Go behind the scenes of the hottest sequel of the year as ToyFare spotlights Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and the latest additions to Hasbro's hot toy line. __Magazine (COVER: Twisted ToyFare Obama/Obi-Wan) $4.99 __Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's Transformers 2 figure) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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THE HISTORY OF MEGO o The inside scoop on the history of the beloved toy line, and its shocking resurrection! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE o President Barack Obama makes his sure-to-be-historic 'Twisted ToyFare Theatre' debut! Guest-starring hope, change, and probably some lightsabers. TRANSFORMERS 2 o Go behind the scenes of the hottest sequel of the year as ToyFare spotlights Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and the latest additions to Hasbro's hot toy line. __Magazine (COVER: Twisted ToyFare Obama/Obi-Wan) $4.99 __Magazine (COVER: Hasbro's Transformers 2 figure) $4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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ToyFare #144 BUSTIN' MAKES US FEEL GOOD ' The greatest movie of all time is finally getting the toys it deserves. No...not CITIZEN KANE... GHOSTBUSTERS! TWISTED TOYAFARE THEATRE ' They said it couldn't (or shouldn't) be done: TRANSFORMERS vs. G.I. JOE, TTT style! YOU'VE GOT MEL! ' Comedic Legend Mel Brooks tells us which of his properties he'd like to see make the leap to toys and comics! TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #144 Cover (GHOSTBUSTERS TOYS)..........................................$ Cover price $4.99.

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ToyFare #145 YO, JOE! ' After over 25 years, G.I.Joe is finally coming to the big screen in a live-action film that doesn't involve ancient reptile people! We're celebrating with a Real American Issue of ToyFare, featuring info and news on the toys, the movie and the highly anticipated Video game... even the latest G.I. Joe Halloween costumes and bedsheets! PLUS a complete price guide to the classic Real American Hero Line! CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURER! ' Vote for your choice for the newest character in Mattel's DC Universe Classics. Get your first look at the surprising characters on the latest ballot! IN COMIC SHOPS JULY 8, 2009 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #145 Cover (HASBRO: G.I.Joe Movie toys)...................$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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TOYFARE o Get the full rundown on all the toys, movies, TV shows and one-act plays that will scare the pants off you this Halloween season! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE Is there a doctor in the house? There are two, actually-Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom face off in a battle to see who will be Megoville's Sorcerer Supreme! Twilight New Moon Rising o It's more popular than (insert deity here)-now ToyFare takes a look at the Twilight phenomenon and the toys it's inspired! Tonner Doll's Twilight character figures appear on this issue's cover! TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #148 Cover (Twilight figures by Tonner Doll)... $4.99 Cover price $4.99.