The Walking Dead Action Figures!

MTV Geek announces that McFarlane Toys will be putting out two lines of action figures based on The Walking Dead. One on the AMC TV show and one on the comic book ( Note: both Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman are of Image Comics. Kirkman is the Chief Operating Officer and Todd McFarlane is the President).

Apparently, they will have special features such as “exploding heads and removable body parts.”

Wow!

The action figures will be available this coming Fall.

Here’s what Todd McFarlane had to say:

“Kirkman has created a world that is macabre and suspenseful with deeply-drawn characters: both human and zombies,” said Todd McFarlane, McFarlane Toys, creative force and CEO.  “Working with the creative talents of Kirkman and AMC, we have planned figures lines that authentically represent both the television and comic series – including mind-blowing details, likenesses and play action.  We want to push the envelope so that the true essence of ‘The Walking Dead’ series is captured.”

And from Robert Kirkman:

“I simply cannot contain my excitement over working with McFarlane Toys,” said Robert Kirkman, creator of “The Walking Dead” comic-book series.  “For nearly two decades McFarlane Toys have proven themselves to be leading the pack when it comes to making cool looking, innovative toys, and I’m thrilled that they’re going to continue to do so with ‘The Walking Dead.”

The first series of deluxe 6-inch figures is releasing in September 2011, includes four fan-favorite characters from the Image comic book including:

THE WALKING DEAD Series 1
Officer Rick Grimes
Michonne
Zombie Lurker
Zombie Roamer

The second series of deluxe 6-inch figures is revealed in November 2011 and introduces four figures based on AMC’s original drama including:

THE WALKING DEAD Series 2
Deputy Rick Grimes
Daryl Dixon
Zombie Walker
Zombie Biter

Each human figure includes multiple interchangeable accessories and several points of articulation for limitless possibility and customization. Each zombie figure features unique, gory, play action such as exploding heads and removable limbs. Figures are expected to sell for around $14.99 at retailers nationwide.