NECA's 2015 video game figure lineup

When asked to write up the important showpieces of Toy Fair 2015, I took it very seriously. With 20 years of collectibles reporting behind me, I develop a sort of twitch if I'm not able to dive into the topic fully and completely. That being the case, there was only one company I needed to look to for that same level of love in creating every figure it brings to retail: NECA.

Did you catch NECA's incredible BioShock Infinite Motorized Patriots? What about the army of Gears of War figures, complete with two of the bloodiest toys ever created? NECA loves its work and it shows, and we show them our love by throwing money at them. Get ready for plenty of that impulse as I explore NECA's 2015 video game related lineup.

Series 1: Summer 2015

Nova Illidan Deluxe figure: Stitches

Note: Stitches pictured is actual figure size while the others are two-up prototypes.

Tyrael Arthas to stores late Summer/early Fall.

Series 1: June 2015

Happy Sack Boy Sad Sack Boy Kratos from God of War

The rest shown are 'possibilities' including Killzone and Uncharted versions. NECA says it hopes to crank out at least six of the eight shown, if not all.

NECA continues its popular salute to classic video games starring our favorite movie characters through 2015. This year's crop includes...

A collaborative effort between two main painters at NECA and Director of Product Development Randy Falk made these little pieces of art a reality. Poring over cut scenes, gameplay, box covers, and title screens gave them plenty of reference to use for the final figure. For instance, Rambo here comes from a couple of different looks inspired by a mash-up of the Nintendo and Sega games. The painter decides on the colors and shading and the group gives input. What's next? Randy says "a bunch more!" No spoilers, apparently.

Dante comes in a deluxe window box with over 35 points of articulation, Ebony and Ivory pistols with removable muzzle bursts, Dante's sword Alastor, a shotgun, and interchangeable hands. The figure goes on sale in May.

There's more to see this year, like the 20 best video game toys of Toy Fair 2015. You can also check out the Toy Fair 2015 photo gallery for a look at just about everything on the show floor.