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 The 2009 People's Picks - The Final Ballot!

Hello readers!  It's time for the 2009 People's Picks voting, your chance to let the industry know what you loved from the last year. At this very same time, judges from the industry are voting on this exact same ballot for the Poppies, giving us a direct comparison between what they love and what you love.

Voting starts January 12th and will run two weeks, until January 26th. Vote early!

NOTE: PLEASE VOTE IN EVERY CATEGORY! I know that some of you won't be as familiar with some areas, but that's what the links are there for, and I made sure every entry has a decent link. It helps to make the process more complete. Also, read through all the choices in each category before casting your vote. I did my best to put things in alphabetical order, but an entry might not be right where you think it should be, so reading the entire selection for each category is important. Thanks!

BTW, I'm not doing anything with your emal (you won't end up on any lists any where), I'm just using it to ensure you vote only once for each email provided. If you don't provide one, your vote won't count.

Let me know if you've got any questions by emailing me. Thanks once again for your participation! 

Enter your email:     

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Best Overall Company: 

Amok Time Bandai Bif Bang Pow Cast-A-Way
Character Options Dark Horse DC Direct Diamond Select/Art Asylum
Enterbay eFX Electric Tiki eMCee
Funko Gentle Giant Go Hero Hasbro
Hot Toys Kid Robot Jakks Jazwares
Kaiyodo Kotobukiya LEGO Mattel
McFarlane Medicom Mezco MINDStyle
NECA Onell Designs Playmates Sideshow
Shocker Toys StrangeCo Symbiote Studios Takara
Thinkway Tonner Toynami Triad Toys
Weta Yamato

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Best Overall Line - High End:

Notes - Please keep in mind that I've split this category in two this year - High End and Low End. Also, pay attention to the manufacturer, as some licenses were covered by more than one.

Dark Knight (Hot Toys) Dark Knight (Medicom) DC Deluxe (13 " - DC Direct) the Dead (Sideshow) 
G.I. Joe (Sideshow) Indiana Jones (Sideshow) Iron Man (Hot Toys) Marvel Bishoujo (Kotobukiya)
Predator (Hot Toys) Star Wars (Sideshow) Terminator (Hot Toys) Ultimate Quarter Scale (DST)

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Best Overall Line - Low End:

Notes - I combined Legacy Collection and Clone Wars into just Hasbro Star Wars. Please keep in mind that I've split this category in two this year - High End and Low End. Also, pay attention to the manufacturer, as some licenses were covered by more than one.

Avatar (Mattel) Bioshock (NECA) Blackest Night (DC Direct) Cinema of Fear (Mezco)
DC Universe Classics (Mattel) FANtastic Exclusive Queen's Council (Four Horsemen) Futurama (Toynami) Gears of War (NECA)
Ghostbusters (Mattel) G.I. Joe RoC (Hasbro) Halo (McFarlane) History of the DCU (DC Direct)
Indie Spotlight (Shocker) Marvel Universe (Hasbro) Masters of the Universe Classics (Mattel) SportsPicks (McFarlane)
Star Wars (Hasbro) Toy Story (Thinkway) Transformers RoF (Hasbro) UFC Deluxe (Jakks)
Watchmen (DC Direct) World of Warcraft (DC Direct) X-men Origins: Wolverine

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Best Figure 18" or more (both male and female):

NOTES: Remember, these are figures, not statues. The PF's will be included in the Statue category.

Abe Sapien (Mezco) Friday the 13th New Beginning Jason (NECA) Ben Kenobi (UQS DST)
Han Solo Hoth Gear (UQS DST) Mace Windu (UQS DST)

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Best Male Figure (12" - 18"):

NOTES: This was a tough category this year, with lots of potential nominees. I tried to combine like figures, selecting the best of a set, rather than dilute the vote. For example, Iron Man MKI, II and III all could have been included, but I opted to only include MKI to give him (and the license) a better chance against the competition. Also pay attention to the two Godfather figures by different companies, making sure you're voting for the one you intended.

Batman, Dark Knight (Medicom) Boris Karloff (Amoktime) Bruce Lee, Fist of Fury (Enterbay)
Buck Rodgers (Go Hero) Cobra Commander (Sideshow) Cobra Crimson Guard Convention Exclusive (Hasbro)
Darth Vader (Sideshow) Dog Alien (Hot Toys) Godfather (Enterbay)
Godfather (Hot Toys) Hellboy (Hot Toys) Henry Jones Sr. (Sideshow)
Iron Man Mark I (Hot Toys) Jack Bauer (Enterbay) John Connor (Hot Toys)
Joker Dark Knight DX-01 (Hot Toys) Kia Tetsouru (Takara) Lost Predator (Hot Toys)
Mr. Bean (Enterbay) Nightcrawler Marvel Icons (Hasbro) Ray Stantz Ghostbusters (Mattel)
T-600 Weathered Skin (Hot Toys) Utapau Clone Trooper (Sideshow)

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Best Male Figure (5" - 11"):

NOTES: This time around, two of the series (MOTUC and DCUC) had multiple entries, and I realize that may dilute the vote, making it tougher for any one of them to win. However, there were simply so many good releases this year that I found it impossible to cut it any further. 

Bionic Commando (NECA) Big Daddy Bioshock (NECA) Dream Master Freddy COF (Mezco)
Gentleman Ghost DCUC (Mattel) Green Arrow DCUC (Mattel) Hawkman DCUC (Mattel)
Hordak MOTUC (Mattel) Iron Man Stealth Marvel Select (DST) Iron Man Classic ML 2 pack (Hasbro)
Jason New Beginning (NECA) Joker DCUC (Mattel) Mer-man MOTUC (Mattel)
Panderan Brewmaster WoW (DC Direct) Phantom (Cast-A-Way) Sam Trick R Treat (NECA)
Scareglow MOTUC (Mattel) Skeletor MOTUC (Mattel) Tavru Akua WoW (DC Direct)
Wolverine brown suit Marvel Select (DST)

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Best Male Figure (under 5"):

NOTES: Yep, there's three Star Wars and three Joes here, making it possible that the voting for either could get watered down. But that hasn't been my experience in past votes, and I think that if one of them really is that much better than the rest, it will come through.

Black Hawk JLU (Mattel) Deadpool XMO:W (Hasbro) Firefly G.I.Joe RoC (Hasbro)
Giran Star Wars Legacy (Hasbro) IG-88 Concept Star Wars Legacy (Hasbro) Iron Man Marvel Universe (Hasbro)
Jason COF (Mezco) Pit Commando G.I. Joe RoC (Hasbro) Rum Sleg Star Wars Legacy (Hasbro)
Snake Eyes City Strike Resolute (Hasbro) T-RIP (Playmates)

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Best Female Figure (any size):

Queen Alluxancra (Four Horsemen) April O'Neill (NECA) Big Barda DCUC (Mattel)
Chun-Li (NECA) Coraline (NECA) Hawkgirl DCUC (Mattel)
Helix G.I. Joe RoC (Hasbro) Leia Slave Outfit (Hasbro) Lola (Triad Toys)
Luminara Unduli Clone Wars (Hasbro) Night Elf Hunter WoW (DC Direct) Power Girl DCUC (Mattel)
Samantha Carter Stargate Atlantis (DST) Sheva Resident Evil (Hot Toys) Silken Floss (Hot Toys)
Silk Spectre Classic Watchmen (DC Direct) Silk Spectre Modern Watchmen (DC Direct) Teela MOTUC (Mattel)
Wonder Woman DCIH (Mattel) Zatanna DC Deluxe (DC Direct)

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Best Buld a Figure (any size):

Ancient's Control Chair Stargate Atlantis (DST) Atom Smasher DCUC (Mattel) Chemo DCUC (Mattel)
Darktrooper Star Wars (Hasbro) Giganta DCUC (Mattel) Holocaust Nemesis Marvel Legends (Hasbro)
Imperiex DCUC (Mattel) Kilowogg DCUC (Mattel) Lillith Vampire Girl (Gentle Giant)
U-3PO Star Wars Driod Factory (Hasbro)

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Best Vehicle or Playset:

Note: 

Amp Suit Avatar (Mattel) Armored Assault Tank Star Wars (Hasbro) AT-ST Star Wars (Hasbro)
Batboat 1966 1/50th scale (Mattel) Batmobile Transforming B&B (Mattel) Batmobile Tumbler (Hot Toys)
Bat Pod (Hot Toys) Battlestar Galactica Mini-flyers Mini-Mates (DST) Blue Beetle's Bug B&B (Mattel)
Clone Turbo Tank Star Wars (Hasbro) Delorean BTTF v2 (DST) Indiana Jones Fertility Diorama (Sideshow)
PIT G.I. Joe RoC (Hasbro) Optimus Prime Leader Class RoF (Hasbro) Stargate Fighter (QMX)
Star Trek Bridge (Playmates) Star Trek Enterprise 1701-D All Good Things exl. (DST) Star Trek Transporter (Playmates)
Terminator Hunter/Killer Dropship (Playmates)

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Best Statue:

Alien Chestburster Lifesize (HCG) Aliens Power Loader Diorama (Sideshow) Angel of Death Hellboy II (Gentle Giant)
Batman Black and White - Mazuchelli (DC Direct) Catwoman Cover Girls of DCU (DC Direct) Dawn School's Out (DST)
Hellboy II PF (Sideshow) Huntress Ami-Comi (DC Direct) Joker Batman B&W (DC Direct)
Mystique PF (Sideshow) Queen Alien Diorama (Sideshow) Rocketeer (Electric Tiki)
Rogue Marvel Bishoujo (Kotobukiya) Sam and Max (Symbiote Studios) T-800 PF (Sideshow)
The Tick (Electric Tiki) Uruk-Hai PF (Sideshow) Wall-e Maquette (Gentle Giant)

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Best Bust:

Alien (Hot Toys) Aquaman (DC Direct) AT-AT Driver
Dumbledore SDCC excl (Gentle Giant) Iron Man Lifesize (Sideshow) Mary Marvel (DC Direct)
Megatron Transformers SDCC Excl (DST) Phantom Lady (DC Direct) Scorch Republic Commando (Gentle Giant)
Stitch (Grand Jester Studios) Supergirl (DC Direct) T-600 (DC Direct)

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Best Designer/Vinyl:

Note: Yes, the Krink Mailbox came in December 2008, but it was so late in the month that most folks didn't see it til 2009, and I didn't want it to get overlooked.

Alien VCD (Medicom) Batman Cosbaby (Hot Toys) Batman Uni-formz (DC Direct)
Bramble WWRP (3A Toys) Darth Vader Bank (DST) Freddy Kruger stylized (Mezco)
Godfather Michael Lau (MINDStyle) Hellboy Mez-itz (Mezco) Krink Mailbox (Kidrobot)
Mickey Mouse Tron (Medicom) Noobz (Blizzard/DST) Staypuft Marshmallow Man (DST)
Stitch Experiment 626 (MINDStyle) Sushi Andrew Bell (O No Food Company) Symbiotes Dr. Tran (Symbiote Studios)
Wario (Popco/Corgi) Wood Labbitt Visell & Kozik (Kidrobot)

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Best Prop Replica:


Angel Puppet v2 (DST) Captain's Chair Star Trek (DST) C-3PO Lifesize (Sideshow)
Fertility Idol Bank Indiana Jones (DST) Gears of War Lancer Saw Gun (NECA) Green Lantern Corps Rings (DC Direct)
Predator Cutting Disk (Stan Winston Studios) Rorshach Gun and Mask Watchmen (DC Direct) Stormtrooper Helmet (eFX)
Tricorder STOS (DST) Wrath of Khan Phaser (DST) X-Wing scaled replica (eFX)

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Best Misc:


Ark Card Holder Indiana Jones (Gentle Giant) Buzz Lightyear Toy Story Collection (Thinkway) DC Superhero Collection Magazine metal figures (Eaglemoss)
Han in Carbonite (Sideshow) Lightsaber Chopsticks Star Wars (Kotobukiya) Phantom Throne (Cast-A-Way)
Ravage Transforming USB (Takara) Righteous Bison (Weta) Syroco style Simpsons (Dark Horse)

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