McFarlane Toys

A couple of stories regarding AMC's "The Walking Dead" crossed our desk this morning. First up is the series' Spread the Dead Avatar Generator on Facebook, which gives you the chance to see what you'd look like as a zombie or a survivor. Next is a peek at "The Walking Dead Comic Officer Rick Grimes - Bloody Version" figure McFarlane Toys will be selling exclusively this weekend at the New York Comic Con.

Ready for a good look at McFarlane's The Walking Dead Series 1 figures that will be blasting their way to store shelves this November? Yeah, we thought you would be. There's just nothing like playing with the dead! Series 1 includes: Deputy Rick Grimes - with revolver, shotgun, walkie talkie, baseball bat, and hand grenade accessories

This has been quite the week for info on The Walking Dead line of action figures coming our way from McFarlane Toys, and today we learned of two brand new entries, including one particular fan-favorite character from the TV series you won't find in the comics. MTV got the skinny straight from McFarlane about the new line, which arrives on shelves this November:

We've seen prototypes, rendered images, and teaser shots, but the time has come to sample the whole gooey enchilada! Get ready to dig on the first finished shots of McFarlane's The Walking Dead Figures line!

With Toy Fair 2011 in full swing, NECA Toys is unveiling all sorts of goodies including some new busts from The Walking Dead! First up though, McFarlane's first look at Rick Grimes! From the Press Release

Yet another image of an upcoming ghoulish addition to McFarlane's The Walking Dead action figure line has slipped online, offering your first look at the badass zombie killer known as Michonne. From the Press Release

Another kickass image from McFarlane's The Walking Dead figure line has come our way, and we have your first look at the dreaded zombie lurker! From the Press Release

Oh yes, you disgustingly shaped rotting pieces of plastic. Come our way. We'll display you proudly in an area all your own. So good. So foul. So ... very ... Dead.

With record snowfall to keep him locked inside with his toys and a new The Wolfman opening in theatres today, of course Nomad turned to his blog to celebrate werewolves by taking a look back at some of the best werewolf figures of the past several years. Nomad's Idle Hands Blog jogs the memory banks with mentions of these furry friends in their non furry format:

Clive Barker sat down the folks at Fearnet this weekend to jaw about the Midnight Meat Train DVD (review), and at one point the subject of the long-suffering Tortured Souls movie came up in the conversation.

Monster Mania 11 is just around the corner (August 22-24th to be precise) in Cherry Hill, NJ, so it’s time to show you what Dread Central is bringing to the table ... physically more than metaphorically! Every Monster Mania, Dread sets up shop just within the show's entrance to dish out free swag to the attendees from companies cranking out the bloody best and beyond. Here’s what’s on tap...

Spawn. Lots and lots and lots of Spawn. I’m going to be honest, I didn’t realize this character was still so popular with the masses, but judging by McFarlane’s upcoming selection of Spawn figures, he’s more popular than ever. Feast your eyes below!