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Mattel Bringing the ‘Street Sharks’ Toy Line Back to Life for 30th Anniversary!

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An animated series and toy line from the ’90s, the “Street Sharks” were half-man/half-shark monsters that fought crime back in the ’90s, and they’re soon coming back into our lives.

Mattel Creations will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Street Sharks with a brand new retro toy line that’s said to be “aimed at nostalgic adult collectors.”

Preternia lets us know today that the 30th Anniversary Street Sharks action figures are “going up for preorder on Friday (3/15) as part of Walmart Collector Con.”

Action figures inspired by three beloved characters, Ripster, Jab, and Slash will also be available at Amazon, Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth, and Diamond Collectibles. 

These will be selling for $24.99 each, and you can preview the fresh lineup below!

  • Half shark, half man, fighting evil, that’s the plan for these fin-tastic nostalgic action figures.
  • 2024 will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the animated Street Sharks TV show.
  • Collector-focused but kid-friendly, these figures feature real feel skin, modern articulation, chomping jaws and modular shark cage accessories that can fit together to form larger cages.
  • These 6 to 6.5-inch tall toys are sure to appeal to collectors who grew up watching the crime-fighting super-heroes. 

The company tells us this afternoon, “In addition to new toys, Mattel is amplifying this moment by releasing exclusive Street Sharks apparel available at MattelCreations, and throughout the year, Mattel will be partnering with industry leaders on fashion collabs, comic books, collectibles and more. Street Sharks fandom encapsulates the resurgence of 90’s nostalgia, and we believe now is the time to inspire the next generation of fans.”

Walmart Collector Con kicks off tomorrow, March 14.

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‘John Wick’ Receiving Pinball Game From Stern Pinball [Video]

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John Wick has infiltrated the world of video games and television, and now it’s time to conquer the pinball world. Lionsgate has teamed with Stern Pinball (the same folks behind the JAWS pinball machine) to release a new series of pinball machines inspired by the series of films.

Available now at retailers in Pro ($6,999 USD), Premium ($9,699 USD), and Limited Edition models ($12,999 USD, limited to 1,000 games globally), players will step into the role of the world’s greatest assassin as he fights to escape his past. As the titular character, players can engage in high-speed car chases and fast-action drifting across the playfield, which incorporates models and artwork inspired by iconic locations from the franchise, including the New York Continental Hotel and the Red Circle Club.

Players can also open John Wick’s weapons crate to reveal a hidden shot target path to retrieve an array of weapons. You must use the sculpted Blood Oath Marker carefully – or risk the consequences. You’ll also need to survive other assassins, complete jobs for the legendary Factions of the High Table, and eventually take on John Wick’s “Special Assignment.”

To raise the stakes, John Wick pinball will use Stern’s all-new dynamic AI combat system to control the enemy lights on the playfield. As such, enemy icons are responsive to player behavior and will illuminate dynamically around the playfield to challenge the player. The enemies move tactically with this dynamic software to counter player objectives, creating a unique challenge in each game session.

Accompanying the high-quality film and audio assets woven into the gameplay, John Wick pinball games will include custom narration by Winston (played by Ian McShane) and an original score composed by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera. As an added touch, pieces of John Wick’s iconic suits used in connection with the production of the films will be included as a “franchise artifact” in the Limited Edition models. Completing the design of the machines will be original neo-noir style paintings illustrated by acclaimed artist, Randy Martinez.

On the film front, the first spin-off film in the John Wick Cinematic Universe, the Len Wiseman-directed Ballerina, will release in theatres June 6, 2025.

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