Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Super7's Universal Monsters GID Ghostly Green Haunted Crypt NYCC Exclusive

Super7 announced another NYCC exclusive which is the Universal Monsters GID Ghostly Green Haunted Crypt ReAction Figures Set. If you purchased the Blue Haunted Crypt set at SDCC you'll definitely need to get this one too! Stop by booth #174 at NYCC.

MVH x Secretoy Cinema Monster Release

If you're a fan or collector of MVH or Secretoy's Figure then you already knew about this drop. These went up for sale earlier this evening and were gone in an instant as usual lol.  

(Our new stance on these popular companies, limited drops and releases is that we won't post until these have gone on sale or once a lottery has ended.) 

This beast of a monster sold for $250. Cast in glow vinyl and painted in bright red, metallic blue with gold, silver and black details. These were released blind bag since there were different color versions of the severed head and spiked ball omake. 

William Shatner Joins Comikaze Lineup

Comikaze Welcomes William Shatner! 

He has forever shaped pop culture and on Sunday, November 1, Comikaze is proud to present actor, director, producer and author William Shatner for a must-see appearance you will never forget. The iconic star of stage, screen and television takes his place on the Hot Topic Main Stage to share his latest sci-fi triumph, the critically-acclaimed cinematic graphic novel William Shatner’s Man O’ War.

Here is your chance to see the legendary star of Star Trek, T.J. Hooker and Boston Legal on stage, along with an ever-expanding roster of pop culture's biggest heroes (and villains), superstar sessions, exclusive exhibits and much more. It's all happening at Stan Lee's Comikaze.

Purchase your tickets HERE.

MPH x Shawnimals Pork and Bones Pocket Pork Dumpling NYCC Exclusive

Shawnimals announced that they will have an exclusive Pork and Bones Pocket Pork Dumpling release at MyPlasticHeart's booth during NYCC. 2 variants - GID and Blood Red. $12 each. Blind Box. Shawnimals will be there on Saturday, October 10th for a signing at MyPlasticHeart's Booth.

VIZ Media & Apple Announce Final NARUTO Manga Creator NYCC Appearance At Soho Apple Store

Join manga artist and author Masashi Kishimoto as he discusses his 15 years of work creating the bestselling manga series, NARUTO, a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture that sold over 200 million copies in print worldwide and inspired movies, novels, and video games. He'll talk about his involvement in the latest NARUTO film and takes questions from fans.

Date: Wednesday October 7th, 7PM
Where: Apple Store, Soho, 103 Prince Street, New York City


Attendance will be limited to 300 people!!

Register at apple.com/soho or use the Apple Store app.   

Family Guy Complete Season 13 with Uncensored Episodes and Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Extras Arrives December 8th

The Two Most Iconic Animated Families on Television Meet for the First Time as The Griffins Travel to Springfield!
 
“Family Guy” Season 13
Pack your bags for a shipload of Family Guy fun! Peter goes overboard writing a children’s book, Chris travels to the past for a titanic-sized history lesson, Stewie impregnates himself with Brian’s DNA (don’t ask)…and the Griffins meet the Simpsons in the d’oh-nuttiest crossover event of all time. It’s an outrageous and uncensored complete season, featuring celebrity guest voices Liam Neeson, Allison Janney, Jeff Garlin, Julie Bowen and many more!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: 1/6 Scale Donatello Collectible Figure

Mondo's TMNT Donatello 1/6 Scale Figure is now available for pre-orderApprox. 11" / 27.94cm in height. Material: PVC. Expected to ship 2nd / 3rd Quarter of 2016. $149.99 + shipping HERE.

Accessories Include:
- Classic Comic Red Mask Head
- Cartoon Purple Mask Head
- Bo Staff
- 1 set of C-Grip Hands
- 1 set of Climbing Claw Hands
- Unique "Vertical Thumb of Affirmation" Hand
- 2 Four-Point Shuriken
- 2 Eight-Point Shuriken
- Grappling Hook and Cord
- Utrom Blaster
- Belt with Bo Holster
- Utrom Commander
- Pre-Mutation Baby Donatello


There was also a Mondo Exclusive version which comes with Gravitic Equalizer from Donatello
Issue #1, which was limited to 500 but has since sold out.

The ComiXologist Podcast Party at NYCC 2015

ComiXology Presents:
The ComiXologist Podcast Party

When: Saturday, October 10th, from 8PM to Midnight Where: Tir na nÓg - 315 West 39th St,
Between 8th & 9th Ave., New York, NY 10018

"FEAR" CONTINUES TO SPREAD AS AMC LAUNCHES NEW WEB SERIES, "FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: FLIGHT 462"

“FEAR” CONTINUES TO SPREAD AS AMC LAUNCHES NEW
WEB SERIES, “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: FLIGHT 462”

ONE CHARACTER FROM “FLIGHT 462” WILL JOIN THE CAST OF “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD” SEASON 2

Series Produced by “Fear” Showrunner and Executive Producer
Dave Erickson and Co-Executive Producer David Wiener

NEW YORK, NY – September 2015 – “Fear the Walking Dead” may be concluding its first season this Sunday, October 4th, but “Fear” will continue to spread as AMC rolls out its newest web series, officially titled “Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462,” online beginning this fall.  The first installment of the 16-part series will debut on AMC.com on Sunday, October 4th and will then air as promos during two commercial breaks within “The Walking Dead” season 6 premiere episode on Sunday, October 11th

Diamond Select Toys Brings Panels, Exclusives and More to NYCC 2015

On October 8th, New York Comic-Con kicks off at the Javits Center in New York City, and Diamond Select Toys will be there with their brand-new booth full of prototypes to show off! Plus, exclusive toys, panel presentations, free posters, signings and more!

First up, Diamond Select Toys will have two exclusive products for sale at booth 1644. One is a limited-edition Batman: The Animated Series resin bust, of Harley Quinn as she appeared in the episode “Almost Got ‘Im”. Painted in black-and-white, this bust is limited to 1,500 pieces, costs $60, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity. The second is a Nightmare Before Christmas Minimates Deluxe Box Set, of Lock, Shock, Barrel and Battle-Damaged Jack Skellington, with the Bathtub! Limited to 3,000 pieces, it will sell for $30.

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING LIST OF EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES FOR PURCHASE AT 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON

Leading Toy And Hobby Distributor Returns To The East Coast’s Largest Pop-Culture Convention With New Figures For Gundam, Dragon Ball Z, And Mega Man, And Showcases Prototypes For Upcoming Releases

Irvine, CA, September 2015 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, details a colorful array of exciting new and exclusive products to be showcased and also available for purchase at the 2015 New York Comic Con. Bluefin products will be located on the Main Hall in Booths #1612 and #1813.

New York Comic Con (NYCC) will take place October 8th – 11th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. NYCC is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention and plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Additional information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

HEROES REBORN: ENIGMA Available for Mobile and Tablet Devices This Fall

ESCAPE THE QUARRY
BY SOLVING FIRST PERSON PUZZLES IN HEROES REBORN: ENIGMA AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE AND TABLET DEVICES THIS FALL
 
Action Puzzle Game from the NBC Event Series Coming Oct. 8

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 2015) -- HEROES REBORN: Enigma, the first of two HEROES REBORN games that immerse fans into the universe created by Tim Kring, will be available for mobile and tablet devices (iOS and Android) on Oct. 8, entertainment studio and game publisher Imperative Entertainment announced today.
 
Serving as a prequel for the HEROES REBORN event series, HEROES REBORN: Enigma is a first person action puzzle game that has players become Dahlia, an evolved human with incredible powers, seeking to escape the clutches of a secret government facility known as The Quarry. Dahlia has to solve a series of brain-teasing puzzles in complex environments. Featuring stunning visuals from Unreal Engine 4, the game is produced by multi-platform studio Imperative Entertainment and developed by Phosphor Games.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Recap: Super7's 14th Anniversary Party & Lucky Bags

Super7's 14th Anniversary Party & Lucky Bag Release was this past Saturday evening at both retail locations in San Francisco and San Diego. There are 2 sizes of Lucky Bags this year and you can purchase them online at Super7 HERE. As of this posting only the small bags are still available (Edited: All sold out now). If you are on the fence about purchasing one, take a look at some of the figures that were pulled from the Lucky bags at the anniversary party below.

Loot Crate - September 2015 - SUMMON

The September Loot Crate's Theme is SUMMON. This box had a mixture of different things. Let's just start with the Pokemon Pikachu Laplander Hat. This was the first thing we saw when we opened our box. The next thing was Kidrobot's The Simpsons Gold Homer Budda Vinyl Figure.

Next is a Loot Crate exclusive Supernatural 1967 Chevy Impala Diecast car by Greenlight Collectibles. Then we see a Hearthstone Foam Stress Ball and Collectible Coin and Card Pack Code. Of course the monthly magazine and button.

Also included is a flyer to download the mobile game app for Loot Crate's Master Summoner game. The box this month when turned inside out can be used to interact with the game.

Overall this just was not a really exciting box for us personally but you know everyone has different tastes in what they collect or like etc...

Super7 Announces "By The Power of Grayscale" Edition of Masters of the Universe 3.75" Action Figures for NYCC

Super7 announced they will be releasing Masters of the Universe "By The Power of Grayscale" 3.75" Action figures for NYCC. They will cost $15 each. Stop by booth #174 to pick these up. These will look nice with the SDCC Prototype set release.

Coming in 2016 from DST: Deadpool, Catwoman and the Alien Queen

A new batch of Diamond Select Toys products is up for pre-order at your local comic shop, or your favorite online retailer, and once again DST’s offerings represent the best of all worlds! From Aliens to Batman: The Animated Series to Cthulhu, from Gotham to Ghostbusters to Godzilla, from Jay and Silent Bob to Star Trek, these new products are just what you never knew you needed. Plus: two returning products from Star Trek and Back to the Future! Read on for details, and pre-order today!

Aliens Xenomorph Queen Vinyl Bust Bank
A Diamond Select Toys release! Talk about protection! Your spare change is safe and sound under the watchful eye of this all-new Xenomorph queen Vinyl Bust Bank. Based on the matriarch’s appearance in Aliens, this beautifully rendered bank features a detailed sculpt by Jean St. Jean  and a collectible-quality paint application, and stands alongside some of the finest Alien collectibles. But she also has a coin slot in back and an access door in the base, so she’ll guard your quarters like they were her own children! If you were going to put all your eggs in one basket, this is it! Comes packaged in a clear polybag with dorsal spines. (Item #SEP152158, SRP: $29.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-xenomorph-queen-vinyl-bust-bank

Funko's NYCC 2015 Wave 3 & 4 + Last Exclusive Announced!

Wave 3
Funko announced Wave 3, Wave 4 and the final NYCC 2015 Exclusive this past week. Stop by booth #722 to pick these. Funko will be announcing how they plan on doing their line ups etc... and hopefully they will have better handling of the lines for their exclusives here than at SDCC.

Wave 3 Exclusives consists of - Sesame Street "Flocked" Cookie Monster POP!, Fallout Power Armor (Unmasked) POP!,  Hanna-Barbera Series 2 Ricochet Rabbit Pink POP!, Disney Cars Mint Condition Mater POP!, Shaun of the Dead Bloody Alive Ed Vinyl Idolz, Shaun of the Dead Bloody Shaun Vinyl Idolz, Marvel Thunderbolt Punisher Dorbz, Universal Monsters Black & White Creature From the Black Lagoon ReAction, and Star Wars Starfield Bossk Hikari.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE

Climactic Anime Action Adventure Featuring The World’s Favorite Ninja On His Most Important Mission Ever Debuts Next Month On DVD And Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

San Francisco, CA, September 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers the knockout ninja action of the seventh anime feature film in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN saga with the home media release of THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE on October 6th.

The exciting adventure will be available on DVD and also as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack edition carries an MSRP of $29.99 U.S. / $37.48 CAN and presents the film in crisp 1080p HD resolution. English and Japanese DTS-HD Audio options are available along with bonus features including the original theatrical trailers and commercial and promotional videos for the movie. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack also includes an exclusive art gallery and a limited edition full-color booklet.

Bob's Burgers POP! Vinyl

Do you like Bob's Burgers? Now you can have them in your home to re-create your favorite episodes. Pick up Bob Belcher, Linda Belcher, Tina Belcher, Gene Belcher and Louise Belcher for $9.99 each which is available now for pre-order at Entertainment Earth.

VIZ MEDIA ADDS 45 ADDITIONAL CITIES TO PREMIERE BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE

Fans Can Now Catch New Anime Adventure Featuring The Rebellious Son Of The Legendary Ninja In More Than 100 U.S. Cities In October!

VIZ Media and Los Angeles-based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, give anime fans and NARUTO lovers even more opportunities to catch the action-packed premiere of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE. AMC Cinema and Carmike Cinemas will host the additional screenings at 52 additional U.S. cities starting on October 10th. With this expansions, fans will be able to screen BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE in more than 100 U.S. cities as well as 9 major cities in Canada.

BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will premiere with the original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles. For a full list of U.S. and Canadian theaters, specific screening dates times, and to purchase advance tickets, please visit: http://www.elevenarts.net/th_gallery/boruto-naruto-the-movie.

Saved By The Bell POP! Figures

So how many of you remember watching Saved By The Bell? Well, you can relive some of your childhood memories with these Funko POP! Vinyl Figures. These are scheduled to arrive in November. These are also available for pre-order through Entertainment Earth - Zack Morris, Kelly Kapowski, A.C. Slater, Jessie Spano, Samuel "Screech" Powers and Lisa Turtle for $9.99 each.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

VIZ Media Announces New York Comic Con Retail Exclusives

Exclusive NARUTO And SAILOR MOON Titles, ONE-PUNCH MAN And TOKYO GHOUL Advance Copies, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Membership Specials And Much More!!

San Francisco, CA, September 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has detailed a comprehensive and exciting collection of show exclusives, advance manga and anime releases and other special items available for purchase at the VIZ Media booth during New York Comic Con 2015.

New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Puck Designer Resin Toy on Kickstarter

Puck the Designer Resin Toy is currently up on Kickstarter. Puck is designed by Glenn Marsh. There are 4 different versions of Puck - Mechanic, Guns Down, Guns Up and Bazooka. There are 3 different sizes - 3", 5" or 10". You can view all the different pledges/rewards and of course for more info on this figure HERE.

VIZ MEDIA Announces Plans & Activities For 2015 New York Comic Con

VIZ Media Returns To The East Coast’s Biggest Pop Culture Convention And Welcomes Famed NARUTO Manga Creator Masashi Kishimoto

San Francisco, CA, September 23, 2015 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares a full slate of fun activities, insightful panel discussions and special promotional giveaways for the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con.

New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Funko Announces NYCC 2015 Exclusives Wave 2

Funko announced Wave 2 of their NYCC 2015 Exclusives. POP! Despicable Me 2 Glow in the dark Hula Minion, POP! God of War Poseidon's Rage Kratos, POP! Nightmare Before Christmas Jack with Vampire Teddy, POP! Rides Deadpool's Red Chimichanga Truck, DORBZ Stealth Armor Iron Man, POP! "Patina" Cthulhu, ReAction Universal Monsters Black & White Frankenstein and Hikari Star Wars Clear Glitter Boba Fett. Pick these up at Booth #722.

DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES BALTIMORE COMIC-CON PANELS, CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES, AND BOOTH GUESTS

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY ANNOUNCES
BALTIMORE COMIC-CON PANELS, 
CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE
COMIC BOOKS, AND BOOTH GUESTS


September 23, 2015, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce their participation in next week's Baltimore Comic-Con, taking place from September 25th through 27th at the Baltimore Convention Center. Dynamite, a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels, will host a booth, welcome creator guests for signings, highlight their current and upcoming projects in two separate panels, offer six exclusive Baltimore Comic-Con comic books, and debut retro Vampirella t-shirts and Will Eisner's The Spirit prints to attending fans.

STARZ Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Clip for the Highly Anticipated Series "Ash vs Evil Dead"

STARZ Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Clip for the Highly Anticipated Series “Ash vs Evil Dead” Revealing Why Ash Might be the Most Reluctant Hero 

The STARZ Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” released a behind-the-scenes clip featuring series stars Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo and Lucy Lawless, along with executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert and showrunner Craig DiGregorio.  The clip offers an inside look at the highly anticipated series and reveals why Ash might be the most reluctant hero ever.  “Ash vs Evil Dead” premieres Saturday, October 31st at 9:00pm ET/PT exclusively on STARZ with a 10-episode season.

Funko Announces NYCC Exclusives Wave 1

NYCC is approaching soon and exclusives are being announced. Funko announced Wave 1 of  their exclusives. From their POP! Line there will be a Classic Cylon Commander, Orange GID Catbug, Tenth Doctor in Spacesuite, Fry & Leela Alternate Universe 2-Pack, and "Yellow" Ricochet Rabbit. Dorbz XL "Detective Mode" Batman, Star Wars Platinum Greedo Hikari, Vinyl Idolz Bloody Daryl and ReAction Black & White Wolfman. Expect more exclusives from Funko!

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

2050 Daytona Beach Convention

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND WITH AN EPIC, ONE-OF-A-KIND CONVENTION EXPERIENCE IN DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
October 30th - November 1st 

2050 Events, Inc. ignites the Daytona Beach entertainment scene this Halloween with a new kind of convention experience, 2050 Daytona Beach, bringing three days of epic entertainment for all ages October 30th through November 1st. Attractions include an eSports tournament, more than 40 celebrities, musicians and entertainers; multiple costume contests, large vendors room, panels and workshops, kids expo, movie screenings with fan experiences, VIP parties and concerts.

Gaming fans can look forward to an action packed weekend at 2050 Daytona Beach. The convention, in partnership with Iron Gaming, is hosting IG Daytona at the Ocean Center Arena. The sizeable eSports gaming tournament features HALO 5 and Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, and offers a prize pool of $15,000. Teams that want to be part of the game and fans who want to watch can visit the event website at www.2050events.com to purchase passes. For classic gaming enthusiasts, the 2050 Challenge Room powered by Gamers Sanctuary will have table top games, trading card games (TCG’s) and video games. Tournaments and drafts for all four TCG's as well as a Super Smash Bros Wii U Challenge are part of the Challenge Room offerings.

NARUTO Manga Creator Masashi Kishimoto's NY Comic Con Appearances Previewed By VIZ MEDIA

Creator Of Bestselling Ninja Action Series Makes His First U.S. Appearance During New York Super Week And Comic Con For Autograph Sessions, Panel Discussions And Theatrical Premiere

San Francisco, CA, September 22, 2015 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, in partnership with The Japan Foundation and ReedPOP, prepares to welcome iconic manga artist Masashi Kishimoto, the renowned creator of the NARUTO manga (graphic novel) saga, for a series of very special appearances during the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con.

VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346 and will offer a wide array of exclusive NARUTO manga and anime products for purchase throughout the convention. In response to overwhelming fan interest, VIZ Media is also pleased to announce the addition of one more autograph session for Masashi Kishimoto on Thursday, October 8th, at the Javits Center.

Super7 Announces NYCC 2015 Exclusive Alien Nostromo Crew Special ReAction Figure Set

Super7 announced their first NYCC 2015 Exclusives which is the Alien Nostromo Crew Special ReAction Figure Set. This special 3-pack will cost $45. Pick this up at Super7's booth at New York Comic Con which is October 8-11.

VIZ Media Announces Release Of Final BLEACH Anime Home Media Edition

Catch The Exciting Climax Of The Hit Supernatural Action Series With Final Episodes Available This Month On New DVD Home Media Edition

San Francisco, CA, September 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings one of Japan’s most celebrated anime series to an exhilarating conclusion as it announces the home media release of the final BLEACH DVD Box Set Edition on September 29th.

BLEACH Set 26 contains 2-discs with the climactic final 12 episodes (355-366) of the series about the adventures of a clairvoyant teenager. Content is available with dialogue selections for dubbed English as well as subtitled, Japanese 2.0 audio, with episodes presented in 16x9 video. The set will carry an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

William Shatner to Host Star Trek 50th Anniversary Celebration At Inaugural Silicon Valley Comic Con

Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before:
William Shatner to Host Star Trek 50th Anniversary Celebration At Inaugural Silicon Valley Comic Con


Tickets Now Available for Purchase
San Jose, Calif. – Sept. 21, 2015 – The original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, has set coordinates for Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak’s pop culture and technology expo debuting in March 2016. Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event, which has added a Friday night opening due to overwhelming interest and support. SVCC will bring top celebrities, film, TV, independent artists, comic books, cosplay, video games, music and technology to the San Jose Convention Center the weekend of March 18-20, 2016.

As the first official details for SVCC to be revealed, William Shatner will host a special 50th anniversary celebration for Star Trek alongside other stars from the acclaimed TV and film series. More information about the celebration and the rest of the special events for SVCC will be released later this fall.

Star Wars "Samurai" Collectibles Announced For Meisho Movie Realization Line

Highly Detailed Figures Incorporate Japanese Samurai Aesthetic; Pre-Orders Open For “Ronin” Boba Fett, “Daisho” Darth Vader, “Teppou Ashigaru” Sandtrooper and “Akazonae” Imperial Guard; “Taisho” Darth Vader And “Ashigaru” Stormtrooper Figures
Available Now!!

Irvine, CA, September 21, 2015 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, offers Star Wars fans and ardent collectors something unique as it highlights a variety of super-detailed figures from the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line by Tamashii Nations.

The Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line pays homage to the Samurai aesthetic and artfully reimagines several Empire characters from the legendary films with feudal-style Japanese armor and weaponry. Each figure is exquisitely crafted by some of Japan's top sculpting talent and constructed with hybrid materials featuring up to 15 points of articulation to create endless posing possibilities.

Shenmue 3's Slacker Backer Campaign

Did you miss out on making a pledge for Shenmue III on Kickstarter that ended in July? Fear not, if you missed out or maybe you want to get some of the other rewards. Go HERE and show your support and back this game!!!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Marvel Collector Corps - Secret Wars

A little late as this arrived in late August. Nice illustrated box as always both inside and out. Been wondering what UPS/USPS workers think about these boxes that they come across them when delivering them. The third Marvel Collector Corps theme is Secret Wars.

Loot Crate - August 2015 - Villains 2

A bit late on this and a few other posts due to a sudden passing etc...

Anyways, back to the topic at hand here... Here's the August Loot Crate which the theme is Villains 2. Villains 2 definitely defeated the Heroes 2 Crate. Sorry Heroes, try again in round 3.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Lunartik Launches The Big Licker Vinyl Art Toy Project on Kickstarter

Lunartik aka Matt Jones just launched The Big Licker Vinyl Art Toy Project on Kickstarter. What is the Big Licker?

"The Big Licker stands 12" long, and will be produced in vinyl plastic (roto-casting + injection moulding). It will have a mat grey body (shell) and stand on 4 mat finished legs. Most importantly it will have a big red glossy tongue as the Classic Version."

The "Classic" Version which has the red painted tongue will be limited to 150 pieces and will be signed & numbered by Matt. There is also a DIY White version which is limited to 120 pieces. If you choose the Big Licker - Big Bundle Pack which is £145 / $224usd you will get the Classic, DIY and a Hand Doodled Big Licker by Matt Jones.

As of this posting they project is about half way funded with 29 days to go. Go HERE to pledge today!

Friday, September 11, 2015

Funko Announces Official Star Wars Subscription Box - Smuggler's Bounty

Funko announces the Official Star War Smuggler's Bounty Subscription Box. Just like Collector Corps which caters to all things Marvel, this subscription will have all Star Wars related items. If you are fan or collector of Star Wars, this is a no brainer to join. You can sign up HERE.

There are 2 types of memberships - Pirate or Boss. The Pirate subscription you can cancel at anytime and will be billed bi-monthly. If you choose the Boss membership, you are purchasing a subscription for the whole year + an annual Collectible Gift on your anniversary. Membership starts at $25 + S&H & Tax if applicable. Annual Membership will cost $150 + S&H & Tax if applicable.

The first Star Wars Smuggler's Bounty debut box will be released in November and the theme is of course Star Wars : The Force Awakens. The deadline to subscribe is November 12th 2015.  Included in the debut box is 2 Exclusive POP! Vinyl Figures that you can't get anywhere else.

We are subscribers to Funko's Marvel Collector Corps box and we couldn't be more pleased with the quality of the items and the exclusives that we have received in each box.

6" Godzilla POP! Vinyl Figure

Funko announces Godzilla POP! Vinyl Figure which is a 6" Super Sized POP! Of course Godzilla has to be bigger than your average POP! figure. Godzilla will retail for $14.99. Scheduled to be released in November. You can pre-order this right HERE through Entertainment Earth.

Super7 Announces 14th Anniversary Party and Lucky Bag Release

Better late than never, Super7 finally announced that their 14th Anniversary Party and Lucky Bag Release will take place on Saturday, September 26th at 7PM at both of their location in San Francisco and San Diego. There will be 2 different sizes of the Lucky Bag this year - Small Bag (3 Figures) $130 or Large Bag (6 Figures) $270. If you can't make it to Super7's retail stores for their party/release these will also go up for sale at super7store.com the same night at 8PM.

The Iron Giant with Car POP! Vinyl Figure

One of our favorite movies is The Iron Giant and Funko is releasing a new POP! Figure featuring The Iron Giant with Car. You can pre-order this HERE for $9.99. Can't wait for this be released!

VIZ Media Announces New Fall POKÉMON Manga Releases

New Multi-Volume Manga Box Sets On The Way This Fall For POKÉMON ADVENTURES And POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE Along With A New POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE POCKET COMIC

San Francisco, CA, September 2015 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, expands its POKÉMON manga (graphic novel) catalog with several notable new releases forthcoming this Fall.

Set for publication under the company’s Perfect Square imprint, the POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE Box Set Vol. 3 is now available, and will be quickly followed by the October publication of POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE POCKET COMICs Vol. 2 along with the POKÉMON ADVENTURES MANGA BOX SET Vol. 4. These new POKÉMON manga and box set titles are each rated ‘A’ for All Ages.

Mezco Announces New York Comic Con Exclusives Pre-Order Dates

Mezco Announces New York Comic Con 2015 
Exclusives Pre-Order Dates  

New York- As October draws near, the world of pop-culture fandom braces for New York Comic Con. With over 150,000 attendees it is the one of the largest comic book and pop culture gatherings in the country.
 
Convention exclusives are a tradition at New York Comic Con and Mezco Toyz delivers with what are destines to become four of the most sought-after exclusives of the show.
 
A limited number of each exclusive will be available online at MezcoToyz.com starting on the following dates:

The Walking Dead Season 6 Key Art

AMC released today the official key art for “The Walking Dead” Season 6." The series, returns on Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT with a 90-minute premiere episode.  

“The Walking Dead” is executive produced by Robert Kirkman, Showrunner Scott M. Gimple, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero and Tom Luse and stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Lennie James, Sonequa Martin-Green, Alanna Masterson, Christian Serratos, Josh McDermitt, Seth Gilliam, Tovah Feldshuh, Ross Marquand, Alexandra Breckenridge and Austin Nichols.

Photo Credit:  Frank Ockenfels 3/Gene Page/AMC

Entertainment Earth's Shaun of the Dead Bloody Shaun & Ed Exclusive POP! Vinyl Figures

Pre-order Entertainment Earth's Exclusive Shaun of the Dead "Bloody" Shaun & "Bloody" Ed Funko POP! Vinyl Figures for $12.99 each. Both are scheduled to arrive in December.