Matchbox tapped into the future in 198X with the debut of its Robotech action figures and Die-Cast Collectors Series. The collection was dedicated to the animated space opera television series that originally aired in 1985 and followed Rick Hunter and Zor as they fend off invading aliens. You’ll find 100 of them on hobbyDB where […]
Playskool went prehistoric in 1987 with the release of its Definitely Dinosaurs! action figure collection. Each dino, some with saddles and accessories, arrived with a caveman figure and comic book. Playskool rolled out 21 dinosaurs across three series, including Wendy’s Kid’s Meal exclusives. See them all on hobbyDB, including the Ultrasaurus & Grel with an estimated […]
On 15 and 16 August 2026, the halls of IFA Alicante will host ICONS, a two day celebration of everything collectors love: trading cards, diecast, film props, figures, LEGO, comics and more, across roughly 30,000 square metres and two full pavilions. We sat down with the man behind it, Carlos Bravo Sánchez, founder of the […]
Zuru has climbed into the ring with the debut of its WWE Baller Series 1 figures. This collection of wrestling heroes features 10 WWE Superstars, including four rares and two super rares. Each blind packaging arrives with a six-inch figure, a 1X mini poster and other collectibles such as championship belts. Who are you hoping […]
While some search for The One Ring, others are on the hunt for vintage The Lord of the Rings action figures from Knickerbocker Toy Co. Released in 1979, this collection of three-inch tall figures features six classic characters and two horses based on the animated Lord of the Ring film from a year prior. You […]
Mattel took the cafeteria fight to the next level with its 1989 collection of militarized anthropomorphic refrigerator warriors called Food Fighters. The set featured more than 20 action figures pinned in a vicious culinary battle between the protagonist Kitchen Commandos and the antagonist Refrigerator Rejects. Each figure had its own weapon and backpack. Texturally their […]
Tada Seisakusho is one of the oldest Japanese toy makers stretching back generations. Among the most popular of the Tanaka Seisakusho lines of tin plate toys, model cars and more belong to Astro Boy and Batman and the classic DC Universe. As a result, many of them have become quite valuable. hobbyDB takes a look at […]
Excellent news for anyone based in Europe or traveling there this summer. ICONS, an exciting new collectibles extravaganza is launching in Spain this August. And they’ve just dropped their event trailer. Check it out below! Happening in Alicante on August 15-16, ICONS is a celebration of all forms of collectible culture. Featuring trading […]
Ultra-fans of Ultraman! Blokees has a new line of Ultraman action figures that are must-haves for your collection. The Blokees Ultraman Collection features 48 articulated figures spread across 10 blind box Galaxy versions. Each character is specially crafted to capture the iconic Ultraman universe look, including signature weaponry accessories. Keep an eye out […]
Koose Je Ma slimy jabba Ta hutt action figure. That’s “bring me my slimy Jabba the Hutt action figure” for those of you who don’t speak Huttese. That’s also what kids and Star Wars collectors were yelling in the late 90s with Hasbro’s debut of the Jabba Glob. And it was every bit a weird, […]
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