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X-Men ’97 updates a classic opening

Skip Intro button? X-Men ’97‘s intro is familiar, but updates the classic X-Men: The Animated Series opening.
Tune in to Marvel Animation’s all-new X-Men ’97, now streaming on Disney+.

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Those Two Geeks Episode 261: A Cold Morning Talking About X-Men

Alex and Joe talk about the first five episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series (again), Marvel Legends and other stuff that somehow felt relevant.

You can reach Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter/X respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.

Those Two Geeks Episode 260: How Good Was X-Men: The Animated Series? Part I

Alex and Joe talk about the first five episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series.

You can reach Alex and Joe can be found on Twitter/X respectively @karcossa and @FirstRonin4 if you feel the need to tell them they’re wrong individually, or by email at ItsThose2Geeks@gmail.com.

Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.

Mondo’s New Rogue and Gambit Figures Are Now Available For Purchase!

Mondo is adding fuel to the hot X-Men momentum that’s been growing for the past few weeks with their newly announced X-Men The Animated Rogue 1/6 Scale Figure – Regular Edition (MSRP: $210) and X-Men The Animated Gambit 1/6 Scale Figure – Regular Edition (MSRP: $200) which are both now available! 

Rogue and Gambit, one of Marvel’s famous pairs of romantic interests,  are designed in their 90s Animated look and sculpted with precise detail, making them absolute must-have collectibles that any X-Men fan will want! 

Both figures are available online at MondoShop.com. More product details can be found on Mondo’s official blog post, and even more information will be available tonight at 8 PM ET/ 7 PM CT/5 PM PT on Mondo’s official YouTube channel, which will  feature an in-depth look with Senior Creative Director Hector Arce and Peter Santa-Maria. 

Diamond Select Toys on sale this Week: X-Men, Star Wars and TMNT Busts!

It’s almost Wednesday, which means it’s almost time for a new shipment of collectibles to hit comic shops and toy stores courtesy of Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD! Whether your thing is Marvel’s mutants, Sith Lords, killer clones or amphibious Ronins, there’s a bust for you coming to your local retailer!

Marvel X-Men Animated Apocalypse 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! The first mutant is here to menace your X-Men collection! Based on his appearance in the 1990s’ X-Men: The Animated Series, this approximately 6-inch mini-bust features detailed sculpting and cartoon-accurate paint applications. Limited to only 3,000 pieces, if comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Paul Harding! SRP: $100.00

Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi Darth Vader Damaged Helmet Legends in 3D 1/2 Scale Bust

A Gentle Giant LTD release! You are not ready, my young padawan! Darth Vader takes a loss against Obi-Wan Kenobi in this Legends in 3D bust featuring his split helmet and the burned face underneath. With a torn cape and a lightsaber-inspired base, this approximately 11-inch resin bust is limited to only 1,000 pieces, and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $225.00

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Hunter Animated Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant LTD release! Don’t hunt for the Hunter! Pre-order this detailed 1/7 scale mini-bust of the Bad Batch’s resident tracker and you’ll be able to add him to your animated-style mini-bust shelf with ease. In scale to the previous release, Wrecker, this approximately 6-inch mini-bust features detailed sculpting and paint applications and is limited to only 3,000 pieces. It includes interchangeable helmeted and unhelmeted heads, and it comes packaged with a limited-edition certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $130.00

TMNT Legends in 3D Last Ronin 1/2 Scale Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! In the future, three of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are legends, and the remaining turtle is a Legend in 3D! As seen in the hit TMNT comic book The Last Ronin, the last surviving Ninja Turtle is now a 10-inch tall, ½ scale bust, atop a detailed sewer pipe base. With his brothers’ weapons on his back, and a pair of nunchuks draped over his shoulders, this bust of the Last Ronin is limited to only 1000 pieces, and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Kinetic Underground! SRP: $200.00

Diamond Select Toys turns 25: New items from AEW, Lord of the Rings, TMNT and More!

It’s almost February, which means it’s almost the 25th anniversary of Diamond Select Toys! This year will feature contests, giveaways and more, all to celebrate two and a half decades of great toys and statues! Look for the 25th anniversary logo on products throughout the year, including on the following summer-release items! This summer will see products from AEW, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Star Wars, Lost in Space and TMNT, including action figures, Minimates, Gallery Dioramas, electronic robots, busts and statues. It’s the best of all worlds!

AEW Gallery Diorama Chris Jericho PVC Statue

A Diamond Select Toys release! Y2J is in the building! Wearing his trademark spiked jacket and holding aloft the title belt, AEW’s Chris Jericho strides down the ramp to the ring in the newest AEW Gallery Diorama from DST! Measuring approximately 10 inches high, this 1/8 scale sculpture is made out of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Gabriel Cassata, sculpted by Oluf W. Hartvigson! SRP: $59.99

Lord of the Rings Deluxe Action Figures Series 7 Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! Complete the Fellowship! The final two members of the Fellowship of the Ring, formed in the first part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, are Meriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck and Peregrin “Pippin” Took, and now the two hobbits make up the 7th series of Lord of the Rings Deluxe action figures! Each approximately 4-inch figure features multiple points of articulation, and each comes with a variety of accessories in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue and sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! SRP: $24.99/ea.

Marvel X-Men Animated Morph 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! To me, my X-Men! Continuing the hit line of mini-busts based on X-Men: The Animated Series, shape-shifter Morph is the next member of the team to make an appearance! Featuring interchangeable heads so he can appear good or evil, this approximately 5.5-inch mini-bust features cartoon-accurate sculpting and paint applications atop a pedestal base. It is limited to only 2000 pieces and comes packaged in a full-color box with a a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Michelle Riley! SRP: $90.00

Marvel Gallery Diorama Comic ’90s Wolverine PVC Statue

A Diamond Select Toys release! Return to the 1990s with the latest Gallery Diorama from DST! This new 11-inch statue of Wolverine is based on his 1990s appearance, and depicts him unmasked with a battle-damaged costume, claws raised, atop a jungle diorama base. Made of high-quality PVC, it features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Varner Studios! SRP: $59.99

Marvel Gallery Diorama Gamerverse Miles Morales Deluxe PVC Statue

A Diamond Select Toys release! From the hit video game Spider-Man 2, it’s Miles Morales in an all-new Gallery Diorama! Leaping over a falling sign as the Venom symbiote oozes over it, Miles charges up energy blasts to take on the alien villain! This approximately 10-inch statue is made out of high-quality PVC and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio, sculpted by John Cleary! SRP: $80.00

Marvel Select Gamerverse Spider-Man Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! Spidey is back! Hot on the heels of the hit video game Spider-Man 2, the hit sold-out action figure returns for a second go-around! Based on his appearance in the first Spider-Man game, this 7-inch, 1/10 scale action figure of Spidey features 16 points of articulation, as well as interchangeable hands, a webbing accessory and a Spider-bot! It comes packaged in display-ready Select action figure packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! SRP: $29.99

TMNT Minimates Party Wagon Deluxe Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Unite the brothers! The third set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates joins the two previous sets, and delivers the two remaining turtles! Michelangelo and Raphael team up with Casey Jones to take on Baxter Stockman and a foot Soldier in a box shaped like the famous TMNT Party Wagon! Each 2-inch Minimate features up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts and accessories. Designed and illustrated by Barry Bradfield! SRP: $39.99

Star Wars Ahsoka Night Trooper 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant LTD release! The Night Troopers are coming! Once stormtroopers, now animated by the Great Mothers’ majik, the sinister Night Troopers of Grand Admiral Thrawn are now the latest 1/6 Scale mini-bust from Gentle Giant LTD! Standing approximately 6 inches tall atop a black pedestal base, this mini-bust is limited to an edition of 2000 pieces, and comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.  SRP: $130.00

Star Wars Ahsoka Captain Enoch Premier Collection 1/7 Scale Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD release! All rise for Captain Enoch! The captain of the guard for Grand Admiral Thrawn cuts an imposing figure, with his customized gold-faced stormtrooper helmet, and now he is the latest statue in the Premier Collection from Gentle Giant LTD! Measuring approximately 11 inches tall at 1/7 scale, this resin statue is limited to only 2000 pieces, and comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.  SRP: $200.00

Star Wars Jumbo Sy Snootles 12″ Retro Figure

A Gentle Giant LTD release! Let’s hear it for the Max Rebo Band! Kicking off the line of retro-styled Jumbo 12-inch figures of Jabba the Hutt’s in-house band, alien singer Sy Snootles comes with a microphone stand and arrives packaged on a resealable blister-card, with a retro cardback. Coming soon: Droopy McCool and Max Rebo himself! SRP: $80.00

Lost In Space B-9 Electronic Robots

A Diamond Select Toys release! Danger, Will Robinson! From the classic sci-fi TV series Lost in Space, B9 makes his return! Available in two different varieties –Anti-Matter and Golden Boy – each robot features a unique color scheme and unique episode-specific dialogue that plays at the touch of a button! Plus, his lights all light up, and wheels allow it to roll! Whichever you choose, it’s sure to be the jewel in any sci-fi fan’s collection!

Anti-Matter Edition     SRP: $49.99

Golden Boy Edition     SRP: $49.99

Mondo’s X-Men: The Animated Series Jubilee goes on sale this Tuesday

Marvel’s X-Men: The Animated Series entered the world with Jubilee, hand in explosive hand. Now, the newest member of the X-Men is also the third in the line of X-Men: The Animated Series 1/6 scale figures. With her signature yellow trench and pink armor, Wolverine’s mall sidekick is ready to unlock her plasma powers. (Just don’t put her too close to your computer.) Alongside the Regular Edition, Mondo is releasing a Limited Edition Jubilee who’s prepared for boarding with extra gear and portraits… including her look from “Jubilee’s Fairytale Theater.” 

Mondo is also excited to announce the Regular Edition of their Magneto 1/6 Scale Figure. All three figures hit mondoshop.com tomorrow at 12PM CT (Tuesday, 1/31). 

Regular Edition includes: 

  • Neutral Portrait 
  • Smiling Portrait 
  •  Bubblegum Portrait 
  • Sunglasses Portrait 
  • 3 Pairs of Hands 
  • 2 Fists 
  • 2 Dazzler Hands 
  • 2 Neutral Hands 
  • 1 Spark Finger 
  • 2x Fireworks Blast  
  • 2x “The Works” Fireworks 
  • Chili Fries 
  • Slur-P Soda Cup 
  • Figure Stand 

Limited Edition also includes: 

  • Fairytale Theater Portrait 
  • Skater Helmet Portrait  
  • Skateboard  
  • Knee Pads  

X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES – JUBILEE 1/6 Scale Figure Limited Edition. Concept design and sculpt by Alex Brewer. Paint by Tomasz Rozejowski. Packaging Art by Dan Veesenmeyer. Packaging Design by Gabe Chicoine. Photography by Raúl Barerro. 

Limited Edition of 1000. Limit two per customer. Expected to ship in June 2023. Ships to United States and International. Payment plans available. $205 


X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES – JUBILEE 1/6 Scale Figure.Concept design and sculpt by Alex Brewer. Paint by Tomasz Rozejowski. Packaging Art by Dan Veesenmeyer. Packaging Design by Gabe Chicoine. Photography by Raúl Barerro. 

Limit two per customer.Expected to ship in June 2023. Ships to United States and International. Payment plans available. $195 


X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES – MAGNETO 1/6 Scale Figure. Concept Design by Joe Allard and Alex Brewer.Sculpt by Alex Brewer. Paint by Mark Bristow. Packaging Art by Dan Veesenmeyer. Packaging Design by Gabe Chicoine. Photography by Raúl Barrero.  

Limit two per customer. Expected to ship in February 2023. Ships to United States and International. Payment plans available. $215

Diamond Select Toys Coming This Fall: Cobra Kai, Captain Carter, Doctor Strange and More!

It’s almost May, which means a new batch of items are up for pre-order from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd.! As seen in the new May Previews Catalog from Diamond Comics, this batch of upcoming fall items includes figures from Cobra Kai, Green Hornet, Marvel and Star Wars!

Cobra Kai D-Formz 3” PVC Figures

A Diamond Select Toys release! Strike first! Strike hard! No mercy! The stars of Cobra Kai just got super-cute, in the newest assortment of D-Formz! Johnny, Daniel, Kreese, Samantha and Hawk each stand approximately 3 inches tall on a flat disc base, striking poses straight out the TV show! Each figure is blind boxed, with 12 boxes in a counter display. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Juan Pitluk! SRP: $8.99/ea.

Green Hornet Kato Deluxe Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! Kato strikes! The Green Hornet’s deadly sidekick leaps into action figure form as the newest Deluxe figure from Diamond Select Toys! Standing approximately 7 inches tall, this fully poseable action figure features over 16 points of articulation and includes interchangeable parts and accessories. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Yuri Timg, sculpted by Chris Dahlberg! SRP: $24.99

Marvel TV Gallery Captain Carter PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Sentinel of Liberty joins the Marvel Gallery line of dioramas! As seen in the very first episode of “Marvel’s What If…?”, Captain Peggy Carter charges into action in this all-new Gallery Diorama. Cast in high-quality PVC, this sculpture stands approximately 10 inches tall and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed and sculpted by Paul Harding! SRP: $49.99

Marvel X-Men Animated Jubilee 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! The X-Men’s resident sparkler is ready to take center stage in the X-Men Animated mini-bust line! Based on her appearance in the popular 1990s animated series, Jubilation Lee wears her trademark yellow coat and sets off some fireworks in this approximately 6-inch resin mini-bust. Limited to only 3000 pieces, she comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Paul Harding! SRP: $90.00

Marvel X-Men Animated Professor X Deluxe 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! To me, my X-Men! The man who put the X in X-Men, Professor Charles Xavier, is now the newest 1/7 scale bust based on X-Men The Animated Series! Captured using his telepathic powers from the comfort of his famous yellow hoverchair, Professor X measures approximately 6 inches tall and features cartoon-accurate paint applications. He is limited to only 3000 pieces and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Barry Bradfield, sculpted by Paul Harding! SRP: $120.00

Marvel Select Dr Strange Movie Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! By the Vishanti! The good Doctor returns, just in time for his new movie, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness! In all-new movie packaging, Dr. Stephen Strange comes back to the Marvel Select action figure line as a 7-inch figure with spellcasting accessories and a Sanctum Sanctorum base. It comes packaged in full-color Select action figure packaging. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! SRP: $29.99

Marvel Select Loki Movie Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Master of Mischief is back! In the wake of his hit self-titled TV series, Loki returns to the Marvel Select action figure line in his full regalia! This approximately 7-inch tall action figure is based on his appearance in the first Thor movie, and comes with his ceremonial staff. It comes packaged in full-color Select action figure packaging. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! SRP: $29.99

Star Wars A New Hope Stormtrooper Legends in 3D ½ Scale Bust

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! The troopers are coming! Standing approximately 10 inches tall, this ½ scale bust of a classic Stormtrooper, as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, is the ultimate addition to any Stormtrooper collection. Featuring digitally sculpted details, it painstakingly represents the iconic armor of the Empire’s soldiers. Limited to only 1000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $200.00

Star Wars Rebels Sabine Wren 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! The Ghost crew’s resident Mandalorian tagger is now the latest animated-style mini-bust from GG Ltd.! Standing approximately 6 inches tall, this 1/7 scale mini-bust features an interchangeable head and arms, so you can show her helmeted or unhelmeted, with her spray paint or a blaster! Limited to only 3000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $90.00

Star Wars The Mandalorian Fennec Shand 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! Straight outta Tatooine, the chief enforcer for daimyo Boba Fett is now an all-new 7-inch mini-bust! Holding her powerful MK sniper rifle, this 1/6 scale Fennec comes with two interchangeable heads, so you can display her helmeted or unhelmeted, Limited to only 3000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $120.00