McFarlane Toys has announced the signing of a new licensing agreement with VIZ Media, producer of manga and anime.

This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter as McFarlane Toys expands their anime collectibles with the iconic BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War series.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the upcoming line of 7” scale action figures capture the essence of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War characters. Featuring ultra-articulation and boasting up to 22 moving parts, fans can expect a full range of dynamically posable characters and endless play possibilities.

“We are excited to be partnering with VIZ Media and BLEACH to bring these unique and interesting characters to life. McFarlane Toys is always on the look for super cool brands and BLEACH is one of them. I think anime fans will be eager to add these action figures to their collection.” – Todd McFarlane, Founder and CEO McFarlane Toys

“We at VIZ Media, are looking forward to the release of these beautiful BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War figures with McFarlane. Whether you’re a lover of BLEACH from 20 years ago or new to the BLEACH fandom, these figures will not disappoint. We’re excited to be bringing the Soul Reapers and Quincies to life with McFarlane!” – Stephanie Fradue, Sr. Manager of Licensing, Hardlines.

The BLEACH product launch is late Summer 2024 and will be available both online and at select retailers.

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McFarlane Toys has just announced the launch of its DUNE 2021 movie collectible line, which will bring to vivid life the characters featured in the highly-anticipated motion picture from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, due in theaters on October 1st, 2021.

McFarlane Toys is bringing all the DUNE 2021 movie action into this spectacular line inspired by the likenesses of the film’s star-studded cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem and Dave Bautista.

Known for its evolution in action figures and its ability to capture the picture-perfect likeness of characters, McFarlane Toys has created a DUNE 2021 collectible figure line that features detailed 7-inch Build-A and 12-inch scale figures and incredibly intricate costume and accessory elements designed with “Ultra-Articulation” for extreme posing.

The DUNE BUILD-A 7-INCH line includes:

Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet)
Paul Atreides, the leader of this epic adventure, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
Paul comes with a crysknife, twin blades, a base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson)
Lady Jessica, a member of the order of the Bene Gesserit and highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
Lady Jessica comes with a crysknife, fremkit, a base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa)
Duncan Idaho, the most gifted Swordmaster in the Known Universe, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
Duncan comes with two swords, a base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Stilgar (Javier Bardem)
Stilgar, leader of the Fremen warriors of Dune and a man of great wisdom, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
Stilgar comes with a crysknife, fremkit, base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Beast Rabban Build-A-Figure (Dave Bautista)
Rabban, a towering brutal force of nature, is assembled when combining all four pieces from the McFarlane Toys Dune Build-A line: Duncan Idaho, Lady Jessica, Paul Atreides, and Stilgar.
Rabban comes with his deadly inkvine whip and sword.

The DUNE 7-inch Build-A Figures are available at retailers nationwide, including Target, GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, national and international specialty retailers.

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One of the most critically acclaimed and popular video game franchises has linked up with one of the most innovative and creative action figure manufacturers.

In a partnership with CD PROJEKT RED, McFarlane Toys is excited to announce the addition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt action figure into their Fall 2020 lineup with the reveal of witcher Geralt of Rivia. A master of the sword, adept at combat magic, and with finely-honed witcher senses, Geralt was forged at the elite School of the Wolf and is considered one of the deadliest witchers ever trained.

The Geralt of Rivia 12-inch figure will be featured wearing his signature Kaer Morhen armor and will include Geralt’s silver and steel swords with sheaths, monster head trophies, and The Witcher branded base.

Video games produce some of the most amazing visuals you’ll ever see, and The Witcher is a huge part of that,” said Todd McFarlane, Creative Force and CEO of McFarlane Toys. “With The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we’re now able to take these characters and literally have them jump out of your screen and create the most realistic, accurate action figure out there!”

McFarlane Toys’ Geralt of Rivia 12-inch figure will be available for pre-order in mid October 2020 at Amazon.com and available at Best Buy, Walmart.com and specialty retailers worldwide in November 2020.

Developed by CD PROJEKT RED and winner of over 250 Game of the Year awards, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven, open-world RPG set in a visually stunning dark fantasy universe full of meaningful choices and impactful consequences. As one of the few remaining professional monster slayers for hire known as ‘witchers,’ chart your own path to adventure in sprawling, monster-infested lands of the Continent. Discover unexplored landmarks and abandoned ruins, meet vivid characters with their own goals and motivations, and take on multi-layered quests as you strive to find the Child of Prophecy whose power might just be the key to saving the entire realm — or destroying it.

Fans will start to see additional new The Witcher action figures from McFarlane Toys rolling out on retailer shelves in 2021.

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Winter is coming, which means the newest line of Game Of Thrones collectibles created by McFarlane Toys are now available at mass and specialty retailers.

These striking renditions of The Game of Throne dragons and figure are available just in time to celebrate the release of HBO’s hit series Season 8, now available on DVD. The night no longer has to be dark and full of terrors with this dynamic duo!

McFarlane Toys is continuing the dragon collectible line with the addition of  Rhaegal and a new version of Viserion. Both dragons include a base and flight and come in deluxe box packaging.

The newest version of Viserion showcases him as he was before his death, at the hands of the Night King, in his cream and gold colored scales and red-orange wings and features a wingspan of 16.5-inches and 10 points of articulation, to allow simulating the action-packed live movements from the hit-series. As an added accessory, Viserion includes an additional fire piece.

The Rhaegal figure has an 8-inch wingspan and 10 points of articulation. Viserion is available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, and speciality retailers nationwide, and Rhaegal is available this holiday at Target.

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McFarlane Toys has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, the industry’s highest achievement and one of its most revered accolades.

Selected as a finalist in the Action Figure of the Year category, McFarlane Toys’ My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo is one of a collection of licensed figures produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Television subsidiary Funimation and based on the global hit anime series “My Hero Academia” that chronicles a group of high school students training to be future superheroes. Katsuki Bakugo, not only the fan-favorite, arrogant, explosive character in the “My Hero Academia,” is also now a detailed, fully articulated figure.  With McFarlane Toys’ signature detail, revitalized articulation, and iconic character accuracy, it is no wonder the My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo figure is in the running for number one.

“It’s an honor for McFarlane Toys to be selected by The Toy Association as a finalist,” said Todd McFarlane, CEO and Creative Force for McFarlane Toys.  “In keeping with McFarlane Toys’ high creative standards, we created the My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo figure to capture all the spectacular details of the beloved anime series character and bring him to life with hyper-articulation.  And it’s so cool that the fans can cast their votes to decide the People’s Choice Award winner!”

Now it’s YOUR chance to vote for McFarlane Toys’ My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo figure for Action Figure of the Year, along with the consumer-chosen People’s Choice Award. Each voter will be entered for a chance to win the TOTY Action Figure of The Year toy prize package. Between now and January 5, 2020,  McFarlane Toys and “My Hero Academia” fans can vote at  www.ToyAwards.org

Established by The Toy Association, the TOTY Awards are known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry. The program is also a vital fundraiser for The Toy Foundation, which annually delivers toys to millions of children in need.

Winners in each category, as well as the coveted overall Toy of the Year winner and the People’s Choice winner (based solely on consumer votes), will be announced at the TOTY Awards gala on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The celebration will kick off Toy Fair New York and include the induction of three trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.

McFarlane Toys “My Hero Academia” figure collection is available nationwide at mass and specialty retailers.  For where to buy information visit McFarlane.com

Catch the new season of “My Hero Academia” streaming now on Funimation and Hulu.

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