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Guitar Hero action figures on the way

by Tim Ingham
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 at 11:19AM

McFarlane Toys is expanding its range of action figures after inking a deal with video games publisher Activision to produce collectables based on the smash hit Guitar Hero.

Arriving in the US from November, the most popular characters will be represented in the first wave of figures. These will include Johnny Napalm, Lars Ümlaut, Axel Steel and God of Rock.

For the full story, visit MCV sister site Licensing.biz.

Tags: guitar hero , mcfarlane toys

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