New look ED-209 for RoboCop Reboot

I came across this image of the new look ED-209 for the RoboCop Reboot film that's coming out and thought I'll just share :) Probably old news to most of you but I haven't seen this image till now haha

I've seen images of the new RoboCop and the sleeker looking ED-209 goes in line with the overall new look of the new RoboCop film and I think it's worth watching but I still feel nostalgic towards the original RoboCop that was released in 1987 with Peter Weller as Alex Murphy / RoboCop.

Apparently the new RoboCop rides a bike instead of a police car. Will just have to wait for the movie to be released to see how it fares.

Related posts:
March 20, 2009 – Hot Toys RoboCop (The First) pictures
March 18, 2009 – Hot Toys RoboCop 3 REVIEW
March 31, 2009 – Hot Toys ED-209 Full Review HERE
June 12, 2013 - Just some RoboCop and RoboCop movie-related figures on display, including ED-209 & RoboCain posted HERE

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Check out COO Model 1/6 scale SK Series No. SK04 "Iron Island" Jack-5 12-inch figure

Jack -5 (mechanical semi Warrior) Description:
"Jack" is the captain of a national army operations forces, has been carried out in various countries, infiltration and sabotage, theft of confidential work. In his last mission in witnessing beloved Executive crazy pressed a button to destroy the world launch of numerous nuclear world destruction, Jack was "priest" transferred it to the last known human species to survive this land "Iron Island" to survive in a world full of radiation.

To accept the transformation of the flesh mechanization, renamed model "Jack-5" Iron Island to become the first batch of transformation of people. After 2500 years, "Jack-5" has been in the iron ore outermost point of the island is full of high concentration of radiation under the material harvested Iron Island. "Da Qila ore" Iron Island to provide non-stop operation. But Da Qila ore mining after 2500 has been depleted, as long as Iron Island is located in the center of the fusion reactor is stopped, iron island of livelihood mankind will lose energy, protect the island's protective layer of iron will disappear, Artificial sun will not run, puny humans can not withstand high temperatures and winter, with the most horrible radiation.

Suddenly in the center of the world there is a living energy, "Mubarak". This energy is currently available to replace the "Da Qila ore" to continue the iron Island all the energy of human existence. Iron Island's premier dispatched to the island one of the few fighters have combat experience, to snatch the living energy "Mubarak" Jack-5 always regret why did 2,500 years ago to prevent nuclear launch, he joined the fight for the "Cadillac" of the team to the indemnity. Complement his fault 2,500 years ago, so humans can continue to survive.

COO Model 1/6 SK Series NO: SK04 "Iron Island" Jack-5 features: Machinery lamp Head, Body, T-shirt, Coat, Pants, Shoes, Robot hands, Belt, Backpack, Pockets, Battery box, Knife, Cannon, Drill, Brain. Designer: Eddy Huang

Looks like Coo Model is trying to follow in the footsteps of ThreeA

Related posts:
January 10, 2011 – Ashley Wood 1:6 scale ThreeA Badbot REVIEW I
January 11, 2011 – Ashley Wood 14.5" ThreeA Badbot REVIEW II
January 12, 2011 – ThreeA 1:6 Badbot & company
December 4, 2011 – ThreeA Popbot Pathfinder Oya TK Ono and Badbot Figures
December 17, 2012 – Review 1: ThreeA WWR 1/6 scale N.O.M. Disciple Twenty-Seven 12-inch action figure
December 18, 2012 – ThreeA WWR 1/6 scale N.O.M. Disciple Twenty-Seven 12-inch action figure REVIEW II

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Check out these Beautiful Shogun Warriors Posters by Boiling Point Creative Group

Joe Natoli sent me these beautiful images / posters of the SHOGUN warriors and asked me to consider posting these on my toy blog. How could I not do it right? These are just fantastic and very nicely done so here they are for all our enjoyment :) Thanks Joe of Boiling Point Creative Group.

The Shogun Warriors were the central characters of a line of toys licensed by Mattel Inc. during the late 1970s that consisted of a series of imported Japanese robots based on the then popular anime shows featuring giant robots. Originally manufactured in three sizes: the 24-inch (610 mm) plastic versions, the 3.5-inch (89 mm) diecast metal versions and the slightly taller but much more detailed and articulated 5" diecast versions, several vehicles were also offered as well as a set that could be put together to form the super robot Combattra.

These toys featured spring-loaded launcher weapons such as missiles, shuriken and battle axes. Some were able to launch their fists while the later diecast versions also had the ability to transform into different shapes. Raydeen, for example, could become a birdlike spaceship. These "convertible" editions were the precursors to the Transformers line of toy robots, but unlike the later products, it was not unusual for minor dissasembly to be required to achieve the secondary form.

Giant robot characters that featured in the original toy line were: 17 Robot, Combattra, Daimos, Dangard Ace, Dragun, Gaiking, Grendizer, Great Mazinger, Leopardon, Poseidon, Raiden, Raydeen, Voltes V

In addition, two giant movie monsters from Toho were added to the line: Godzilla and Rodan

Like certain other toy lines of the 1970s, the Shogun Warriors came under pressure over safety concerns regarding their spring-loaded weapons. It was feared that children might launch the weapons and hit other children or pets in the eye. There was also a risk that children might swallow the small plastic missiles and other parts. Toy manufacturers then faced new regulations due to reported injuries received as a result of playing with these toys. Consequently, many toy companies were forced to remodel existing toy lines with child-safe variations (such as spring-loaded "action" missiles that would remain attached to the toy). For this reason, as well as declining sales, the Shogun Warrior line had disappeared by 1980.

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Just some RoboCop and RoboCop movie-related figures on display, including ED-209 & RoboCain

This is how I have been displaying my Hot Toys 1/6 scale ED 209 collectible figure since I took it out of the box, alongside smaller sized RoboCop figures from various other manufacturers. It looked rather lonesome all by itself and there was no way to squeeze any other 1/6 scale figure into the display cabinet. This was a case where I built the display cabinet first (way back in 1997) and it was never intended for displaying the Hot Toys ED-209 collectible figure as I didn't even know at the time that I would ever be seeing one in 1/6 scale but it seems to have served its purpose as a RoboCop themed display cabinet with ED-209 taking centre stage :)

You can see lots more pictures of Hot Toys ED 209 version 1.0 in my toy blog post HERE. The other smaller RoboCop figures were released at different times by different companies and being a fan of the RoboCop movies, I ended up collecting them as well. The other two Hot Toys 1/6 scale RoboCop 12-inch collectible figures in my collection are: RoboCop from the first movie (pictures HERE and HERE) and RoboCop 3 with jetpack / flight pack (reviewed HERE and HERE). Scroll down to see the rest of the RoboCop display :)

Hot Toys 1:6 scale ED-209 as seen from the back

This is the 1988 Kenner RoboCop Ultra Police ED-260 Robot (not sure why they didn't call it the Enforcement Droid Series 209 or simply ED-209). One of the cool things was that it had a cap firing feature at the back and a small roll of caps were included (described as "Rapid Repeat Cap-firing Mechanism"). More pictures HERE of this Kenner ED-260 (ED-209) Cap Firing Robot.

Here's a look at the Kotobukiya ED-209 from the RoboCop movies. These mini Kotobukiya figures, released in 2006, consisted of 2 to 7 easy to assemble parts ranging in size from 3 to 5 inches. ED-209 is only about 3 inches tall (7.5 cm) but the amount of detail they managed to squeeze into something so small is amazing. See all the pictures in my 2009 toy blog post HERE

Then there's the Kotobukiya RoboCop 3 with Jet Pack

It has very nice details. See my post HERE for more pictures. In the foreground is the Mez-Itz RoboCop Figure. You can see the rest of the pictures HERE

This is the Kotobukiya RoboCop mini figure which measures just 4 inches tall (10 cm high) but I just love the details they managed to pack into something so small! Full review and coverage HERE

Last but not least, RoboCain! Too bad this is only 3.5 inches tall or 9 cm high. See all the pictures HERE

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Hot Toys RoboCop: 1/6th ED-209 Collectible

RoboCop is a classic Sci-fi movie in the 80s. In addition to the iconic character, the “future of law enforcement”, ED-209 is also a memorable character in the movie. Hot Toys has previously introduced the 1/6th scale ED-209 Collectible in 2006 and has received great response. We know that fans have been longing for a new collectible release for the RoboCop series, so we are very excited to present the new 1/6th scale ED-209 Collectible, specially equipped with sound effect.

The movie-accurate ED-209 Collectible is highly-detailed. It features a new sculpted body, improved articulations on arms, legs, and claws to better simulate ED-209’s movement in RoboCop, interchangeable battle damaged arm and the ability to speak memorable quotes from the movie.

Hot Toys MMS204 1/6th scale ED-209 Collectible specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of ED-209 in the RoboCop movie with Newly sculpted body and is Approximately 35 cm tall with Over 25 points of articulations. Ability to speak three (3) memorable quotes and make sound effect from the RoboCop movie - “Please put down your weapon. You have 20 seconds to comply.” “You now have 15 seconds to comply.” “You are in direct violation of Penal Code 1.13, Section 9. You have 5 seconds to comply. Four… three… two… one… I am now authorized to use physical force.” PLUS New arms, legs, and claws design with improved articulation to simulate ED-209’s movements depicted in the movie

Weapons: One (1) left machine gun arm, One (1) right machine gun arm with rocket launcher, One (1) left interchangeable battle damaged arm

Accessory: Remote control for sound effect

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice
Release date: Q1, 2014

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