Here’s a useful alternative to the Mario Collectable Vinyl Figures. Instead of just letting him stand there, you can now use the Nintendo game character to hold your DS.

Would you like mushrooms with that? Too bad, because Mario traded in his mushroom to carry your Nintendo DS! This delightfully entertaining, 12-inch tall Nintendo DS holder showcases the iconic Mario at his bright and colorful best.

The Super Mario Brothers Mario Vinyl Nintendo DS Holder Figure is available from the Past Generation Toys website for $34.95.

(Via Chip Chick)

The R2-D2 Whizzwatch time killer/time teller combo allows you to control a mini action figure of the popular Star Wars droid using a special wristwatch IR transmitter.

The geek-tastic R2-D2 Whizzwatch is a timepiece with a difference because R2-D2 is attached to its strap. Simply unclip the legendary astromech droid, pop him on your desk and use the buttons on the watch to move him around.

Although not quite as informative as everyone’s favourite overweight glob of grease, the watch itself has buttons to help you scroll through a variety of digital readouts, and you can switch between 12/24 hour displays.

The R2-D2 Whizzwatch is available from Firebox for £19.95 (about $36 USD).

The Japanese toy manufacturer Tomy has released an updated transparent plastic version of their popular radio-controlled R2-D2 mini action figure.

With the mini-lightsaber remote, R2-D2 will move forward or turn on command, rotate his dome as he rolls, beep and whistle, and illuminate his photoreceptor “eye”. R2-D2 measures approximately 2.5 inches tall, and includes batteries for the remote and the droid himself.

What makes this one extra special is the transparent plastic of both the figure and the remote control, showing the inner workings…

Here’s a short video demonstration of the previous model:

The new Transparent R/C R2-D2 Action Figure by Tomy is available for $24.99 from the official Start Wars Shop.

The new Batman film “The Dark Knight” opens next month and soon you will be able to get your hands on these cool looking scale 1:6 figures.

These plastic collectibles are offered in two versions; the Batmobile and the Batpod. Both features movable parts and headlights that light up.

The Batmobile and the Batpod scale 1:6 figures will be available during Q4 2008 from the Hot Toys website. No word on pricing yet.

(Via Likecool)

If the 7-Foot Battlestar Galactica Cylon Figure wasn’t enough to satisfy your sci-fi collectibles needs, here are three more cool characters to choose from.

R2-D2 & C-3PO
Both figures will include light and sound function, for the most ‘real’ experience possible. Details on the sound and light function will be made available in future updates on SideshowCollectibles.com.

Alien
Stands 7 feet 7 inches. Resin and Rigid Foam Head. Transparent Dental Acrylic Lips. Vacu-Form Dome. Steel Armature, Armature Wire in Tail to pose. Wood Base (4×2 feet) Heal Pins into Steel Bracket. Latex and Polyfoam Body & Tail.

The R2-D2 ($5,450) and C-3PO ($5,950) figures from Sideshow Collectibles are due to be released sometime during the third quarter 2008, and for the Alien ($5,200) over at MonsterGalaxy it says “contact us for availability”.

(Via Gizmodo, Likecool, OhGizmo & TheForce.net)

Fans of the Battlestar Galactica Sci-Fi series can now get their hands on a hand-made 7-foot Cylon replica – if you have about $8,000 to spare, that is.

The Life-size Cylon figure, as seen in the reimagined Sci-Fi series ‘Battlestar Galactica’, is manufactured exclusively by Fred Barton Productions, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, and licensed through Universal Studios. Each Cylon is hand-made using only the finest materials and overseen by the ‘Robot Man’ himself, Fred Barton.

This outstanding 7-foot replica features both the haunting visor lights of the robotic soldier synchronized to the menacing, eerie hum of the Cylon Centurion. It is sure to impress not only fellow fans of the epic ‘Battlestar Galactica’saga, but those who are just encountering the stunning Cylon robot for the first time.

Features:

• 100% fiberglass body
• CGI based
• Hammered Duo-Tone Finish
• Advanced Electronics
• Synchronized Stereo
• Red LED light effects in visor

The Cylon Life-Size Figure ($7,900) is available from Sideshow Collectibles.

(Via Born Rich, Product Reviews Net, SlashGear & The Green Head)

These 2-inch collectable vinyl features some of Super Mario’s most famous friends and enemies – sold in pairs and packaged in smart presentation tins.

Choose from Mario & Bomb-Omb, Luigi & Paragoomba, or Yoshi & Bullet Bill.

Guaranteed to raise a giggle amongst Nintendo nuts and figurine aficionados of all ages, Mario Collectable Vinyl Figures make ideal desktop companions. If you’re a real geek you can put them next to the TV as you battle it out on screen in the Mushroom Kingdom. Trust us, seeing characters from the world’s most famous tap-twiddling franchise in figurine form is enough to boost your high score and propel you into unknown gaming levels. Sometimes.

A pair of Mario Collectable Vinyl Figures will set you back £9.95 (about $20).

This 18-inch Michael Myers figure ($50) features a motion-activated sensor that will trigger the theme song from the Halloween movie.

(Via Gearlog)