From the humble beginnings of a small handful of artists and programmers -- Mortal Kombat has grown into a multimedia goliath built by hundreds! This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the game that started it all - and nostalgic fans might be pleased to know the developers of the iconic original games still get together from time to time!

"Our regular Mortal Kombat 1-2-3 team reunion dinner.
Next time we gotta get Dan Forden & John Vogel to join us."

Series co-creator Ed Boon shared a photograph of the regular reunion a fortnight ago, dining with several faces familiar to long time fans [left to right]: Tony Goskie (MKII & MK3 Graphics), Dave Michicich (MK3 Graphics), Steve Beran (MK3 Graphics & Fallen Elder God) and John Tobias (Co-Creator)!

Boon noted the absence of series stalwarts Dan "Toasty" Forden (Music) and John Vogel (Graphics), whose contributions date back to the very first ">Mortal Kombat!

Speaking about the assembly of the original team in an interview with MK Online, John Tobias explained: "I approached Ed Boon, who was programming a football game called Super High Impact, and he was totally up for it. Dan Forden worked with Ed on that and came on board to do music and FX. John Vogel came on a portion of the way through between his other projects to help out on the backgrounds."

The legacy of their iconic work continues to have a last impact on the series a quarter of a century later! Most recently,Storm Collectibles revealed a range of new action figures based on the original games! They even offered a Comic Con Exclusive based on Noob Saibot - character named for the two series co-creators!

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Hong Kong toy maker Storm Collectibles blew the doors of San Diego Comic Con this year with a booth display that showcased a complete range of new Mortal Kombat action figures!

The VS Series -- tentatively expected to be available Q3 2017 -- focuses on klassic icons of the arcade era. The four figure line-up namely draws from Mortal Kombat II, with emphasis on palette swaps. Fortunately -- a wide variety of prototype sculpts shows they have designs for far broader tastes and more discerning MK fans, too!

The additional action figures (pending licensor approval) preview: Mortal Kombat X Scorpion, Kitana, Baraka, either Sektor or Cyrax, and Liu Kang! Standing behind Kang is also a towering dragon -- familiar to any one who punched down, forward, back, back, high kick into MKII!

Unfortunately, all of these characters and incarnations have already been realized as action figures in the last five years. Size and features should set them apart though, and keep them consistent with the rest of the Storm VS Series line-up. No release detailers are available yet, but you can look at each sculpt closer by enlarging thumbnails [above].

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If you found your way to the Storm Collectibles booth at this year's San Diego Comic Con -- you were in for a feast of delights of the action figure variety! For Mortal Kombat fans: the display of a new range of klassic inspired VS Series action figures was a tantalizing tease in time for the series' 25th Anniversary!

Let's Fight: Storm Collectibles Mortal Kombat VS Series Display at SDCC [via ToyArk]

The 7 inch series draws its inspiration from Mortal Kombat II, boasting a featured line-up of: Shao Kahn, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Reptile and a convention exclusive Noob Saibot!

The figures boast over thirty points of articulation, with a wide range of interchangeable accessory parts designed to bring the characters to life with full game accuracy! A wide range of hands allow for classic fight and fatality poses, while Scorpion has his spectral skullhead, Reptile can expose his true Zaterran head, and various masks are on offer. There's also plenty of sculpted fire, ice and acid to throw!

The vivid details of each figure can be scoped by enlarging thumbnail photos from the con [above]. Fans eager for more variety in their collectible diet can also look forward to a more diverse cast also previewed at the SDCC booth! The first wave of VS Series figures is expected to go on sale later this year Q3.

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Hong Kong toy maker Storm Collectibles lived up to their name at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, whipping up a whirlwind frenzy of interest in a new range of fighting game action figures!

The jewel in the crown was an SDCC Exclusive Noob Saibot -- available in limited number to con attendees. If you missed out, you can already find units selling on eBay for upwards of $110. If that's more of your soul than you can pledge, just check out the klassic wraith in pictures below.

Storm Collectibles have gone all-in on the klassic arcade era aesthetic. Not only is Noob an all black repaint of other figures in their upcoming Mortal Kombat VS line -- he also comes with rope dart spear, skull head and "toasty" flame breath. That's right! It's pure palette swap heaven, recreating the hidden character exactly as he was in Mortal Kombat II!

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For a quarter of a century Mortal Kombat has been a titan of the fighting game genre! The iconic cast of memorable characters has helped the series thrive as a gaming leader -- and pop culture phenomenon!

In 2017, fandom has helped us crown Sub-Zero as the Supreme Mortal Kombat Champion! Bloodfeuds and rivalries drive the best individual kombatants as they fight for supremacy, but since the very first game, there has always been strength in numbers, too!

Twenty-five years ago, it was called an Endurance Match: a challenge to stand alone against a team of two opponents. In 2011, fully fledged 2-on-2 fighting arrived as Tag Team Kombat! For the series' twentieth anniversary, we celebrated the greatest teams of all-time by crowning the first Supreme Tag Team Champions! Five years later, we return to celebrate the 25th Anniversary with a contest of some of the greatest teams to feature in Mortal Kombat X! Read on for more detail:

As in 2012 and 2014, MK Online has selected a field of sixteen deadly alliances - this time inspired by the most recent installment in the franchise: Mortal Kombat X! The bracket of teams has been completely randomized, unlocking new battles daily as the Round 1 is revealed!

As always, match outcomes will be determined by the result of regular updates to the MK Online User Poll located top left of the page! Criteria for voting is up to you, but we recommend taking into account recent appearances, the qualities that make a great team, and voting for rather than against. As always, this is fandom's chance to go on the record -- so we also want to see your thoughts and arguments on the forum!

• Round 1: Scorpion & Takeda (52.9%) d. Mileena & Baraka (47.0%)
• Round 1: Kitana & Liu Kang (85.0%) d. Cassie Cage & Jacqui Briggs (15.0%)
• Round 1: Sonya Blade & Johnny Cage (59.3%) d. Ferra/Torr (40.6%)
• Round 1: Reiko & Skarlet (61.2%) d. Mavado & Hsu Hao (38.7%)
• Round 1: Sub-Zero & Frost (65.6%) d. versus Drahmin & Moloch (34.3%)
• Round 1: Queen Sheeva & Kintaro (53.1%) d. Kotal Kahn & D'Vorah (46.8%)
• Round 1: Raiden & Fujin (71.4%) d. Jarek & Tasia (28.5%)
• Round 1: Shinnok & Quan Chi (56.0%) d. Havik & Shujinko (44.0%)


• Round 2: Scorpion & Takeda (51.1%) d. Kitana & Liu Kang (48.8%)
• Round 2: Sonya Blade & Johnny Cage (61.2%) d. Reiko & Skarlet (38.7%)
• Round 2: Sub-Zero & Frost (58.0%) d. Queen Sheeva & Kintaro (41.9%)
• Round 2: Raiden & Fujin (62.0%) d. Shinnok & Quan Chi (37.9%)


• Semi Final: Sonya Blade & Johnny Cage (64.2%) d. Scorpion & Takeda (35.7%)
• Semi Final: Raiden & Fujin (53.8%) d. Sub-Zero & Frost (46.1%)


• Championship: Raiden & Fujin (53.8%) d. Sonya Blade & Johnny Cage (46.1%)

To be eligible to vote, make sure you've registered to Mortal Kombat Online and visit regularly to stay up-to-date with the latest poll battle. You can discuss all the tournament match-ups and voting in the Fan Koliseum. If you'd love to see Tag Team Kombat return to the series, help spread the word and tell your friends to post their thoughts! Follow us @MK_Online and like us on Facebook to help spread the word to the entire fanbase! There can only be two Supreme Tag Team Champions - who's next?