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Fanboy 5: Ivy Cosplay's Top Five NMFB Sponsored Cosplays of 2024!

January 07, 2025  /  Fernando

If you’ve been following us on social media, you’ve probably noticed something: we’re huge fans of Ivy Cosplay! This year, the incredibly talented Ivy has been lighting up the cosplay world with her stunning transformations, and we’ve been thrilled to showcase her amazing work.

2024 was an exciting year for the Near Mint Fanboys, too, as we’ve proudly sponsored and collaborated with Ivy on some unforgettable projects. From jaw-dropping photoshoots to exclusive content, this partnership has been all about celebrating Ivy’s creativity and the characters we all love.

Now, we’re counting down her top 5 cosplays that we sponsored in 2024! These picks represent her best of the best—whether it’s her incredible attention to detail, her ability to bring beloved characters to life, or her undeniable star power. Let’s dive in and see why Ivy Cosplay continues to set the cosplay world on fire!

5. Batgirl ‘66 - Ivy’s portrayal of Batgirl is a delightful homage to the classic era of superheroes, capturing the vibrant energy and charm of Yvonne Craig's beloved character. From the bold purple and yellow ensemble to the playful yet heroic demeanor Ivy is the perfect Gotham crime fighter.

4. Starfire - As Starfire, Ivy embodies the fiery, otherworldly beauty of the Teen Titans' alien princess. Her ability to translate the character's radiant personality and bold aesthetics into her cosplay is genuinely mesmerizing, creating a look that feels as if Starfire has stepped straight out of the comics.

3. Mary Jane - Ivy Cosplay’s Mary Jane Spider-Man swimsuit cosplay is a stunning blend of charm and comic-book style. With a perfect fit and MJ’s playful confidence shining through, Ivy brings the character to life effortlessly. A must-see for Spidey fans and cosplay lovers alike!

2. Chun-Li - The one that started it all! Our 1st sponsored cosplay with Ivy has also become a fan favorite! Ivy's Chun-Li is a testament to her dedication to embodying strong and iconic female characters. Her ability to channel the character’s confident energy makes this cosplay unforgettable.

1. The Baroness - Chosen by Ivy herself as her favorite of 2024 her Baroness from G.I. Joe fully embraces the dark, seductive, and commanding presence of this classic villain. Her sleek and precise execution of the costume, paired with her striking poses, ensures she captures the essence of The Baroness in every shot.

Ivy's versatility and commitment to her craft are truly commendable. Whether she's portraying a heroic icon or a charismatic villain, she consistently brings these characters to life with flair and authenticity. Her work is a joy to witness and an inspiration to the cosplay community. Be sure to follow Ivy Cosplay on social media for more incredible cosplays to come! We’re definitely looking forward to more collaborations with the hottest cosplayer in the industry so stay tuned!

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categories / Fanboy 5, Cosplay, G.I. Joe, Chun-Li, Batgirl, The Baroness, Spider-Man
tags / Ivy Cosplay, Fanboy 5

Fanboy 5: Top 5 Action Figures of 2019!

January 10, 2020  /  Fred Aguirre

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As we welcome in 2020 I wanted to take a look back at my favorite action figures of 2019. This list consists of action figures from my personal collection that were released over the previous 12 months. There were a lot of awesome figures that were released last year and it was definitely a challenge to whittle it down to 5 top toys. My criteria was based on articulation, attention to detail, playability and really just how hard it was to put these toys down once they were in hand. This isn’t an end-all-be-all list, just my opinion based on the figures I purchased myself. Scroll down and see what action figures became my Fanboy 5 of 2019!


5. Emissary Predator 1 - The Predator by NECA

Starting off the list, at number 5, is the Emissary Predator 1 figure by NECA. This figure is based on the original 3rd act of Shane Black's The Predator released in September of 2018. The end of the film was re-shot, but action figures were made of the two Emissary Predators in military fatigues that were cut from the movie.

The Emissary Predator 1 is highly detailed, especially in the head-scuplt, like all NECA figures. It comes with four additional hands, an interchangeable masked head, and rifle accessories.

4. War Machine - Avengers Infinity War by Bandai

The most articulated figure on this list is the Avengers: Infinity War War Machine figure, by Bandai, comes in at Number 4. War Machine also comes with the so many accessories, like accessories that his display stand doubles as a storage box. With Bandai’s awesome articulation you can get Rhodey into Spider-Men level poses.

3. Badlands Vigilante - Dime Novel Legends by Chicken Fried Toys

Coming in at number 3 is the only 3 3/4" scale figure on the list. I'm a huge fan of Westerns so this is a toy I've wanted since I lost my Legend of the Lone Ranger action figure back in 1980. The Bad Lands vigilante has way more detail and articulation than his predecessor. The attention to detail on this, and the other Dime Novel Legends figures, is incredible for a figure of this scale. The figure has a removable hat, belt, scarf, and holster. Even his pistol and rifle have fine detail for 3 3/4 scale.

2. Heavy Infantry Mandalorian - Star Wars The Black Series by Hasbro

My number 2 figure for 2019 is a late in the year entry. This figure is based on the awesome Heavy Infantry Mandalorian, voiced by Jon Favreau, on the Disney+ show The Mandalorian. For a bulky 6" figure it is a surprisingly articulated toy. Right out of the box I was able to get him into awesome action poses without having to loosen his joints like with a lot of figures.

 

1. Tactical Suit Batman - Justice League by Mezco

We may not get another live action Justice League film, in our lifetime, but the awesome movie action figures will live on! The Tactical Suit Batman figure, by Mezco Toys, definitely ranks among the highest of those toys. It's highly detailed, and posable, with the most accessories of any figure on this list. Accessories include multiple hands, a grappling gun, parademon rifle, and two removable cowled heads with incredible likenesses of Ben Affleck for a 6" action figure. The detail of the fabric and plastic suit is extremely film accurate as well.

What were your own favorite action figures of 2019? Were any of the figures above on your list? Let us know in the comments below. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more action figure and pop-culture content.

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tags / Toys, Action Figures, Fanboy 5, Predator, Batman, Star Wars, War Machine