A brand new series of Judge Dredd action figures will launch next year, with 2000AD publisher Rebellion‘s partnership with HIYA Toys kicking off with four-inch figures of Dredd and his arch-nemesis, Judge Death, which will hit stores in time for Dredd’s 45th anniversary in March.
Rebellion and Hiya Toys have announced a lines of both four-inch and six-inch articulated figures based on the world of Judge Dredd, a brand new range of fully possible figures that will draw on more than four decades of ground-breaking comics set in the world of the classic character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra back in 1977.
The new collaboration begins with two 1:18 scale, four inch PVC action figures – the legendary lawman of the future, Judge Dredd, and his ultimate foe – the superfiend, Judge Death.
Established in 2009, Hiya Toys focus on creative design, specialising in high-qualified collectible toys, with ranges based on Planet of the Apes, Alien, Predator and DC Comics’ INJUSTICE 2 video game already in their catalogue. Recent releases include an Alien Warrior from the Alien franchise.
The Judge Dredd Figure
One of the world’s most famous comic book characters, Judge Dredd has been patrolling the mean streets of Mega-City for forty-five years and this dynamic and fully poseable figure of perfectly captures his iconic look, drawing on the artwork of legendary artists such as Carlos Ezquerra, Mick McMahon, Brian Bolland, Cliff Robinson and more!
With 19 points of articulation, he comes with shoulder and joint pads, chain and badge of office, boot holster, utility belt, and imposing helmet. He also comes to with trademark Lawgiver gun, which also fits into the holster on his boot, and Daystick club accessories.
The Judge Death Figure
Hailing from another dimension, Judge Death is the undead mass murderer who has declared that all life is a crime! Based on the iconic character design and art by co-creator Brian Bolland, as well as the work of artists Cliff Robinson and Garry Leach, the Judge Death figure comes with 18 point of articulation and a gruesome human heart accessory.
Available to order from retailers and to trade now, and releasing in March 2022, both will come shipped in an attractive protective cardboard window box.
Coming Later in 2022…
Judge Dredd and Judge Death will be followed in the spring by 1:18 figures of Death’s compatriots in carnage, the terror-inducing Judge Fear, in April (available to order from December) and the lord of decay, Judge Mortis, in May (available to order from January).
And no Judge is complete with his fully-armed ride – Judge Dredd’s iconic motorbike, the Lawmaster, will be available as a set to order from March and hit shelves in July.
In June, Hiya will launch the 1:12 (six-inch) line with Judge Dredd (available to order from February), Judge Death in August (available to order from April), Judge Fear in September (available to order from May) and Judge Mortis in October (available to order from June).
“The fans have been clamouring for new action figures based on the incredible world created by Wagner and Ezquerra,” notes Jason Kinglsey OBE, CEO of Rebellion, “so we’re delighted to be able to announce our partnership with Hiya Toys in time for 2000AD and Judge Dredd’s forty-fifth anniversaries.
“Hiya Toys have a great track record for quality and the designs for these figures have blown us away, they look faithful to the comics and with great little details that show how much care and attention has even poured into them. There are so many amazing characters to choose from in this world, we can’t wait to see what’s next!”
Where to Get The New Figures
International
- Amazon www.amazon.com / amazon.co.uk
- Hiya Toys website www.hiyatoys.com
- Diamond Comic Distributors www.diamondcomics.com
US and North America
- A&R Computer World razorsedgecollectibles.com
- ODDITIES LLC odditiespnw.com
- Merch2Rock merch2rock.com
- Dorksidetoys dorksidetoys.com
- Deltecom Solutions deltecom.com
- Cool Kids Toy coolkidstoy.com
- Big Boy Collectibles bigboycollectibles.com
- BigBadToyStore bigbadtoystore.com
- Ryan’s Store LLC ryanstorellc.com
- BELSELL LLC belsellusa.com
- Amok Time Inc. arnoktime.com
- RetailYouUp Inc retailyouup.com
- Legendary Products & Products legendaryproductsandservices.com
- RCE Global Solutions rceglobalsolutions.com
Other territories:
- FS Holding Ltd (Russia) fs-holding.com
- Rabbits Company (South Korea) www.rabbits.kr
- Robot Kingdom (Hong Kong) robotkingdom.com
- 精品玩具 (Hong Kong) www.animes-pro.com/
For trade enquiries, the 2000 AD action figures from Hiya Toys will be available to order from these distributors:
- Ripmax Ltd (UK) amerang.co.uk
- Sports Cards Australia Pty (Australia) ikoncollectables.com.au
- Adhek Internacional (Chile) adhek-chile.com
- O1 TOYS (China) mall.o1toys.com
- EXTENDED PLAY S.L. (Spain) www.extendedplay.es / extendedplay.net
- HEO (Georgia) heo.com
- Asia Goal (Hong Kong) asiagoal.com.hk
- Nauts Distributor (Japan) www.greg@nautsinc.com
- Bikes and Toys Inc. (Mexico) facebook.com/BikesandToysInc
- Anime Import Peru (Peru) animeimportperu.com
- 原石創意國際有限公司 (Taiwan) ruten.com.tw/store/newpc666222
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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