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D&D Direct reveals new games, collectibles, toys, and more!

Wizards of the Coast held their D&D Direct 2023 Showcase today focusing on things spinning out of Dungeons & Dragons. During the presentation, Wizards of the Coast announced new partnerships that expand the breadth of the D&D brand from digital games to physical collectibles from top toy manufacturers Hasbro and WizKids. The first of these new partnerships is with Minecraft and the launch of a new Minecraft D&D DLC, available on the Minecraft Marketplace Spring 2023!

In this new Minecraft D&D DLC, players choose among classes like barbarian or wizard and explore five iconic Forgotten Realms locations such as Candlekeep and Icewind Dale while defeating classic baddies like beholders, mimics, mindflayers and, of course, dragons! This new, original adventure allows players to customize their characters’ stats and roll 20-sided dice to determine how to proceed in fully-voiced dialogue. Play with friends and get a unique D&D experience in the world of Minecraft.

Hasbro is all in on D&D and has been creating amazing figures fans will love. Not only are there the previously announced Dicelings and 6” figures of the characters from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the classic D&D cartoon, but Hasbro showed off the Golden Archive releases of the Xanathar, an owlbear, and the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves displacer beast.

For Magic fans, Wizards also announced a special Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Secret Lair drop for Magic: The Gathering. This pack features six cards based on the characters of the film including Edgin, Larcenous Lutenist; Forge, Neverwinter Charlatan; and Holga, Relentless Rager all bearing the likeness of the actor playing the role. Pre-orders for Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves are open today!

The writing of R.A. Salvatore in the Legend of Drizzt has become synonymous with many D&D fans’ vision of the Forgotten Realms. With the release of Dao of Drizzt this fall and the upcoming conclusion to the latest trilogy featuring the drow ranger, Lolth’s Warrior, Salvatore looked back on the character that has meant so much to fans. Wizards’ partners at Gearbox Publishing and Cryptic Studios have teamed up with Salvatore to create Menzoberranzan, the 25th expansion for the popular MMO NeverwinterThe new expansion is available now on PC, Xbox, and Playstation, and lets players explore the dangerous city for the first time in the game.

WizKids has brought to life hundreds of D&D creatures over the years but none as gruesome – or adorable – as the D&D Replicas of the Realms they introduced during D&D Direct. The mimic may look like a treasure chest on the outside, but its purple tongue and vicious teeth will make any adventurer lose their lunch, and their hands, pretty quickly. The 20-inch-tall mimic is no match for the cuteness of the 11” baby owlbear figure with its “puppy dog” eyes.

D&D Direct rounded out with details on the upcoming documentary from Joe Manganiello celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the game in 2024. Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford from the D&D studio also dropped hints at what’s to come with previews of upcoming books, story hooks involving fan-favorite characters and villains, and a deeper look at pre-alpha gameplay footage from the D&D virtual tabletop (VTT) that’s currently in development at Wizards of the Coast.

Dungeons & Dragons’ villains get shrunk with a new Minimates Villains Box Set

Dungeons & Dragons Minimates Villains Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Diamond Select Toys returns to the animated world of the D&D cartoon of the 1980s with an all-new deluxe box set of 2-inch Minimates! This new set includes an array of villains: Venger, Warduke, Dekkion the Skeleton Warrior, a Shadow Demon, and Night-Mare, Venger’s horse that he can really ride! Plus, get a figurine of the Dungeon-Master, with a removable ice crystal prison! Each Minimate features multiple points of articulation and character-specific accessories, and all parts are fully interchangeable! They come packaged in a full-color, book-styled window box with a fifth-panel cover. Designed and illustrated by Barry Bradfield! (SRP: $50.00)

JoyToy and Corvus Belli debut the first Infinity 1:18 scale figures!

JoyToy is bringing another miniature game from the tabletop to collector’s shelves with a new line of action figures based on Corvus Belli‘s Infinity.

The first models will be on sale soon and include:

  • Marauders Ranger Unit 1
  • Marauders Ranger Unit 2
  • Marauders Ranger Unit 3
  • Heavy Shotgun RATNIK

More figures from other armies will also be released as well.

The figures will be models with movable joints and will be in 1:18 scale (the usual ratio of the brand), with a height between 10 and 20 cm (depending on the miniature).

Unboxing: Joy Toy Warhammer 40,000 Commander Shadowsun

From Warhammer 40,000 expand your Joy Toy collection with the T’au!

Commander Shadowsun is here to lead your T’au Joy Toy army! Too bad the head join doesn’t work well…

See what we think!

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The Nerf Dungeons & Dragons Rakor Blaster unleashes its acid breath

The Nerf Dungeons & Dragons Rakor Blaster brings together the fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The dart blaster launches 2 Nerf Elite foam darts in a row for active play in outdoor games. It is inspired by the black dragon Rakor, who unleashes acid breath upon any adventurer in the Forgotten Realms who dares challenge him for his treasure.

We open up and show off the new Nerf blaster and take a few shots.

See what we think!

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Hasbro provided Board Game Today with a FREE copy for review
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Unboxing: Joy Toy Warhammer 40K Ultramarines Venerable Dreadnought

From Warhammer 40,000 comes a Dreadnought to expand your Joy Toy collection!

The Ultramarines Venerable Dreadnought has a bit more going for it than the Grey Knights version but also has some issues as well in quality control.

See what we think!

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NERF dares you to form your party with its new Dungeons & Dragons line

NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THEMBERCHAUD

(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: Spring 2023)

The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THEMBERCHAUD dart-firing crossbow blaster captures the magic of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D role-playing game. The bow launches 1 NERF ELITE foam dart for active play in kids outdoor games. It is inspired by Themberchaud, a fire-breathing red dragon who hoards treasure in the Underdark caverns of D&D’s Forgotten Realms. Your adventure through the exciting fantasy world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear. The crossbow has a flexible tail that wraps around your arm in indoor and outdoor play. It includes 6 NERF ELITE darts and has dart storage beneath the red dragon’s wings. To fire a dart, pull the string back and hook it in place, load 1 dart, and pull the trigger. It’s the perfect gift for kids 8 and up who love fantasy toys, pretend play, and action play! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.

NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RAKOR BLASTER

(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2023) 

The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RAKOR BLASTER brings home the fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The dart blaster launches 2 NERF ELITE foam darts in a row for active play in outdoor games. It is inspired by the black dragon Rakor, who unleashes acid breath upon any adventurer in the Forgotten Realms who dares challenge him for his treasure. Your adventure through the magical world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) The blaster is easy to load and fire: Front-load 2 darts into the blaster, pull the priming handle, and pull the trigger to launch 1 dart in high-energy indoor and outdoor play. The blaster includes 4 NERF ELITE foam darts makes a great gift for kids 8 and up who love action play and fantasy toys. Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.

NERF MICROSHOTS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PALARANDUSK

(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Spring 2023)

The NERF MICROSHOTS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PALARANDUSK dart blaster brings home the magic of the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The gold dragon blaster launches 1 NERF ELITE foam dart and features a compact size that’s great for high-energy indoor and outdoor games. It is inspired by the gold dragon Palarandusk, the protector of the city of Neverwinter in D&D’s Forgotten Realms. Kids can blast into indoor and outdoor play quickly with this easy-to-use dart blaster. Load a dart into the front of the blaster, pull down the priming handle, and press the trigger to fire. It includes 2 NERF ELITE foam darts. The adventure through the exciting world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear. (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.  

NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS HOLGA’S GREATAXE

(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: Spring 2023)  

The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS HOLGA’S GREATAXE toy is inspired by the greataxe used by Holga the barbarian in the highly anticipated movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! With a foam head and easy-grip plastic handle, this replica axe will fire up the imaginations of kids and collectors alike. Kids can imagine themselves in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms as they take on all challengers with Holga’s Greataxe in pretend play and action roleplay. Collectors can continue their adventure through the Realms as they build a NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection of blasters and gear! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.

NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS XENK’S DAGGERSWORD

(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2023) 

The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS XENK’S DAGGERSWORD toy is inspired by the sword used by Xenk the paladin in the highly anticipated movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! This replica sword has a foam blade and will fire up the imaginations of kids and collectors alike. Kids can imagine themselves in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms as they take on all challengers with Xenk’s Daggersword in pretend play! Collectors can continue their adventure through the Realms as they build a NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection of blasters and gear! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.

Unboxing: Joy Toy Warhammer 40K Grey Knights Venerable Dreadnought

From Warhammer 40,000 comes a Grey Knight to expand your Joy Toy collection!

A lumbering Venerable Dreadnought from the Grey Knights enters the battlefield and it’s…. just ok.

See what we think!

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Unboxing: Joy Toy Ultramarines Bladeguard Veterans Brother Sergeant Proximo

From Warhammer 40,000 comes another Ultramarine to expand your Joy Toy collection!

From Warhammer 40,000 comes a member of the most elite Space Marines Chapter in the Imperium of Man. Recreate decisive battles with this intricately designed Joy Toy Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines Ultramarines Bladeguard Veterans Brother Sergeant Proximo.

And now, he’s in Joy Toy form!

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Unboxing: Joy Toy Space Wolves Ragnar Blackmane

From Warhammer 40,000 comes another character to expand your Joy Toy collection!

Supremely confident and eager always to be first into the fray, Wolf Lord Ragnar Blackmane leads his Great Company in devastating planetary invasions. No longer as headstrong as in his youth, Ragnar’s berserk rages are still furious hurricanes of violence, and his terrifying howls freeze the blood of his foes.

And now, he’s in Joy Toy form!

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