Funko ReAction Flash and Arrow TV Series Action Figures

The last two days we have been reporting on all the comic book related toys coming out of Toy Fair in New York City. We have looked at DC Icon Figures and Guardians of the Galaxy Dorbz. I am certain we will be looking at more stuff as the fair continues, including many items from Funko.

The Funko ReAction line continues to grow reaching into iconic television and movie series. Yesterday Funko revealed their Flash and Arrow TV series figures.


The Arrow line-up will include two different Arrow figures, a Deathstroke, a Black Canary, Diggle, Arrow and a Dark Arrow Merlyn.

Flash line will start with the Flash and what looks like Captain Cold.

Two things come to mind as we continue to look at Toy Fair news, first how am I going to afford all the great stuff and second where am I going to put it all.

Good Luck Hunting all these toys down.

Toy Fair starts today, collectibles a plenty

Yes it is Valentines Day today, so hung the ones you love then start following all the news coming out of Toy Fair 2015.

The first thing I saw tat caught my eye says that Funko is listening. They are releasing a line of Pop! Vinyl figures based on The Flash Television series. The first two will be The Flash and Captain Cold.
What is so great about this release is it the first time a Rogue will appear as a Pop!Vinyl, yes FINALLY! Hopefully there will be plenty more figures from the show.

These two are due out in May.

Hey your wallet might be a little bit lighter but your collection will be that much nicer!

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Heat Wave to appear on The Flash TV Series

This weeks marks the return of the Flash television series from its winter hiatus. They sure are starting off with a bang as it looks like the Rogues are starting to come together. Captain Cold will be joining forces with Heat Wave. We will look at the history of Heat Wave in this post, you can read about Captain Cold in one of our earlier posts.

Created in 1963 by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, Heat Wave made his first appearance in The Flash #140.  This issue is can be found in a CGC high grade for around $2,000. Lower ungraded for about $300. This issue also features the first team-up and battle between of Captain Cold and Heat Wave.

The Flash #140 CGC graded 9.8

First Appearance
In the story titled  "The Heat is on .... for Captain Cold", Captain Cold escapes prison in order to  win the hand of "the Dream Girl". Just as the Flash is about to defeat him he is shot from behind by Central City's newest villain, Heatwave. The Flash is blasted into unconsciousness. The two villians get away and Captain Cold invites Heatwave back to his secret lair. The two makes plans to be partners until Heat Wave also reveals he is after the hand of "Dream Girl".  The two begin to battle and trying to one-up each other until they have to battle the Flash again. 

They join forces again and begin firing their weapons at the Scarlet Speedster. The Flash uses his super speed to turn the duos respected weapons against the other. Again the Flash wins.

About Heat Wave

Mick Rory was born on a farm outside Central City. There he became obsessed with fire and one night he set his family home on fire killing them. He then went to live with his uncle where his pyromania continued, he burned down another home. Rory decided to join the circus as a fire eater. Upon seeing some of the other villains battling the Flash in Central City he decided to become Heat Wave. After battling Captain Cold a couple of times he is invited to join the Rogues.

On the Flash TV series
Heat Wave will be portrayed by Dominic Purcell. He makes his first appearance, although un-seen as Mick Rory in the episode "Going Rogue". He receives a heat gun from Captain Cold, Leonard Snart,  during the final scene of the episode. The two will team up in this weeks episode "Revenge of the Rogues." It is important to note that Captain Cold is played by Wentworth Miller, he and Purcell stared alongside one another in the show Prison Break. 

Heat Wave and Captain Cold

Heat Wave was originally supposed to appear as one of the villains for the greatest carton ever made,  Superfriends series, in a group called the League of Evil. He was replaced by Captain Cold and the group was renamed the Legion of Doom. 

Heat Wave did appear on Justice League Unlimted as a member of Gorilla Grood's Secret Society in the episode "To Another Shore".

Heat Wave on Justice League Unlimited

Enjoy the Flash and ....

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Captain Cold on the Flash TV Series

The leader of the Flashes rogues gallery will be appearing on the new television series.  DC continues to take characters directly from the comic pages to appear in the show, much as they did on Arrow the last two seasons. Including Captain Cold will hopefully open the door for more of the Rogues, fingers crossed for the Rainbow Raider.

We have already looked at three characters set to appear alongside the Flash, The General, Plastique, and Vibe. Here is a look Captain Cold to help you prepare for the series premier.

Created in 1957 by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, Captain Cold made his first appearance in Showcase #8.  This issue is can be found in a CGC high grade for around $5,000. Lower ungraded for about $1,000. This is considered a key Silver Age issue as not only is it the first appearance of Captain Cold but it is also the second appearance of the Silver Age Flash.

First Appearance

The story in which Captain Cold first appeared was titled The Coldest Man On Earth! Captain Cold initially defeats the Flash. The Flash returns and begins to circle Captain Cold at super speed, Cold can not zone in on the scarlet speedster, but the whirlwind knocks him out. He is quickly take to prison.

Prior to choosing Captain Cold, Leonard Snart thinks about using a number of other names include Mr. Arctic, The Cold Wave, Sub-Zero, and Human Icicle. 

About Captain Cold
Leonard Snart was a small time crook who work with a small gang of thieves, after they are easily defeated by the Flash Snart reads an article that theorized that the energy emissions of a cyclotron could interfere with the Flash's speed. He designed a weapon to harness that power and broke into a cyclotron lab, puts on a parka and visor, then takes the name Captain Cold. Cold has been the leader of the Flashes Rogues and a member of the Secret Society of SuperVillians.

On the Flash TV Series

Captain Cold will be played by Wentworth Miller on the new series. Wentworth is best know for his role in the hit show Prison Break. 

Captain Cold also was a member of the Legion of Doom on the greatest superhero cartoon ever, ABC's Challenge of the Super Friends. 

Over the years Captain Cold has appeared in many issues of the Flash, as well as other, DC comics. Keep an eye out while your searching through bins for his many appearances. If you can find a copy of Showcase #8 for a Goodrich buy it, worth having this classic issue in your collection.


Good Luck on Your Hunt!
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