So, you know how Contra is a made-up fictional thing that only exists as a video game franchise, right? Well, no, wrong, actually. Because co-opping and shooting all the things isn't enough, the toy makers at NECA are pushing out Contra action figures for the eight year old inside us all.
Truth be told, Halo 4’s multiplayer/co-op modes have quite the fashion statements about them. Fans of the game like to stand out from the crowd, or at least make their Spartan avatars look as cool as possible. To do that, weapon and armor skins are the thing to turn to. Well, if new skins are what you are searching for, look no further than the new line of Halo 4 actions figure that will include the new DLC along with them.
Some iconic Borderlands characters are getting the action figure treatment. Announced some time ago, the ClapTrap and Psycho Bandit action figures are now set to launch in May and June, respectively. These poseable collectibles are being manufactured by NECA, who have also made figures for other co-op games, including Gears of War, Army of Two, and Bulletstorm.
In a recent interview with Claptrap, we discover the lovable dancing robot from Borderlands will be making a grand entrance as an action figure of sorts. Figures.com got the scoop, and NECA is building us a Claptrap. In the interview Claptrap discusses some of the greatness of being an action figure, features this toy will be endowed, and the pros and cons of playing with children.
