Antec Mobile Products Showcases Customs by Local Artists at Macworld/iWorld 2014

We were lucky enough to win some passes from AMP to attend Macworld/iWorld. We got the chance to get a good look at some upcoming future products. On display were customs by local artists in the SF Bay Area. First is a trio of customs by artist Drilone. Drilone customized the Pulse, SP-1 and SP Zero in his signature rust style.

Check out the display case that housed Drilone's Customs in our short video below:

Apologies for the glare and reflections of other people but you get the idea. Really cool display!!!

The next artist showcased is liljapan who customized AMP's Pulse.

Frank Montano's Custom SP Zero & Pulse.

Kusopop x Rotobox Custom Pulse - DJ Dragon Jock

Do you like these customs? Do you want to see these get made into a Limited Edition Artist Series? Sound off here in the comments and we'll pass along your thoughts to the folks over at AMP.

IDW to Debut Dexter's Laboratory Comic Book in April

IDW is bringing back another Cartoon Network Classic, Dexter's Laboratory in Comic Book form which is set to debut in April.

"Created by Genndy Tartakovsky, Dexter’s Laboratory followed the adventures of a young genius savant whose brilliant inventions were tucked deep down in a secret laboratory away from his oblivious parents… but not his sabotaging sister. Facing off against rogue creations, arch nemeses, and his sister’s meddling, Dexter’s Laboratory was one of the most successful original cartoons on Cartoon Network.

“Dexter, Dee Dee and their unending battles always cracked me up, so I'm really happy to help bring them back to comics!” says Sarah Gaydos, IDW editor. “Working with Derek Fridolfs again is super fun, and Ryan really brings the energy and humor we all remember from the animated series.”

Dexter’s IDW debut this April will bring back the favorite characters and inventions from the original series to tell all-new adventures. Written by Derek Fridolfs (Batman: Li’l Gotham) with art by Ryan Jampole (Mega Man) Dexter is going to have to increase his lab’s security if he wants to keep his sister Dee Dee’s hands off his newest invention!"

Prodigy Teaser Kickstarter

Hanakai Studio, the French indie developer is making waves with their upcoming tactical RPG Prodigy. The teaser video showcases Prodigy’s unique blend of strategic gameplay controlled by physical miniatures, created by the renowned Jean Bey, best known for his expertise in miniatures and Rackham/Confrontation. The video shows off the ranger Elae fighting the mighty Toboro.

The Kickstarter Project launches Wednesday, April 2nd.

DST's Stay Puft Marshmallow Man & Godzilla Banks

DST (Diamond Select Toys) announced that these 2 huge items have shipped to local retailers this week. First up is a massively huge 24" tall Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Bank and has an SRP of $124.99.

Finally, DST has shipped the Godzilla Classic 1989 Vinyl Figural Bank which is based on his appearance in the 1989 movie "Godzilla vs Biollante". Measures 12" tall and 18" to the tip of his tail. SRP is $34.99.

Spider-Man Earth Hour Event this Saturday!

THIS SATURDAY, BE A SUPER HERO FOR THE PLANET!

In a first of its kind partnership, Spider-Man will be the first Super Hero ambassador
for Earth Hour, the global movement organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for
Nature), with a message to inspire individuals to use their power to become Super
Heroes for the planet.

 And now, he needs your help!

The stars and director of the upcoming film The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of
Electro – Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx and Marc Webb are pledging
to support Earth Hour Blue, a radical new digital crowdfunding and crowdsourcing
platform for the planet, launched to engage people around the world and
participants in the famous lights out event.

Use your power to become a Superhero for the planet. On March 29th, at 20h30 (8:30-9:30PM Local Time), turn out the lights for an hour and help to inspire the world!

You can join the instagram challenge by using #Earthhour, #Spiderman and #YourPower. Then go here to register for your chance to win an exclusive t-shirt signed by Andy Ridley, the co-founder and spokesperson. Your picture could also be featured on their website and viewed by millions of people.

For more info on the Spider-Man Earth Hour Event go here.

Brandt Peters x Ferg Trouble Boys S00? [NKD] GID

Trouble Boys S00? [NKD] GID will be released Monday, March 31st at 12 Noon Central Time. This is an open run for 48 hours. $95 USD and includes worldwide shipping. 

TROUBLE BOYS S00? [NKD]: 6" GID vinyl - Includes 3 sets of eye lenses,  2.1 and classic arms, grey pajamas with not so hidden clear katana, bowler hat (not shown) and a removable helmet.

Do you want the GID Perp?

You can only get it by ordering a set of Trouble Boys S00? [NKD] GID  & GID perp set for $175 and includes worldwide shipping. The set is an open run for 24 hours only.

TROUBLE BOYS S00? [NKD] perp: 6" GID vinyl - Includes 3 set of eye lenses  2.1 and classic arms, blue pajamas with not so hidden clear-grey sawed off shotty, sKangol hat (not shown) and a removable helmet.

These will be released in the Squadt Store HERE.

TAG Exclusive "Tri-Kami" Resin Figure by Seymour Release

Toy Art Gallery (TAG) will be releasing their exclusive "Tri-Kami" Resin figure by Seymour today, Friday, March 28th at 12PM Pacific HERE. Stands 7" tall and features three rotating sections. Each one is hand casted and painted by Seymour. Limited Edition of 8. $195 each.

TAG x Seymour will also be releasing a new print "Retinal Reaper" tomorrow as well. Limited to 50. Will go on sale the same time as the resin figure.The print will cost $115.

"It measures 11″ x 16.7″ (paper size: 12.6″ x 19.2″) and is printed on textured cotton rag art paper. All prints are signed numbered with a letter-presses embossed logo. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery."

TMNT 2014 Official Movie Trailer

Bwana Spoons' Gravy Toys Lonny Kickstarter

Bwana Spoons' Gravy Toys needs your help to fund The Suns of Brodarr Lonny Toy on Kickstarter. The goal is to get Lonny made in Japanese soft vinyl (sofubi). The kickstarter starts March 26th. The name of the Kickstarter is - Gravy Toys Let's Make Lonny or you search for Lonny. Bwana will make the campaign live sometimes tomorrow, Wednesday, March 26th. 

Will update with the direct Kickstarter link once it goes live! UPDATE - Here's the direct Link!

Pulp Fiction POP! Vinyl Figures

Funko will be releasing Pulp Fiction's Vincent Vega, Jules, Mia Wallace & Jimmie in POP! Vinyl this April. Butch Coolidge will also be released later on in June.

Loot Crate March 2013 - TITAN

Another Month, Another Awesome Loot Crate! It's always a surprise since you don't know exactly what you'll get. For March 2014, the theme this month is Titan.

If you still haven't received your Loot Crate yet, don't look any further because after the jump will be spoilers.

Despicable Me 2 Finger Puppets

Despicable Me 2 Finger Puppets Series 1. These are blind boxed so you don't know which Minion you'll be getting. SRP $4 each. If interested in these, you should ask your local vinyl toy store to order these.

San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Collectible Show This Weekend!

The San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Collectible Show is this weekend! 2 Days filled with all kinds of collectibles. The show will be at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA. For last minutes update on show guests and ticketing info, check out their site here.

BlobPus Hormoler vs RAOH Release

BlobPus just released their Hormoler (GID) vs RAOH (Black) today which is made to order. You can purchase this set for 18,000yen + EMS shipping.

Don't want the set? You can also buy the figures separately.

Hormoler GID can be purchased for 8,400yen + EMS shipping.

RAOH Hell flame ver. (Black) can be purchase for 9,900yen + EMS Shipping.

The order deadline is March 27th Japan Time. Payment must be made by April 2nd and Shipping is scheduled for May 20th.

Send an email to shopping@blobpus.jp with the following info:

Name

Country

Address

Telephone number

PayPal address

The telephone number is necessary for EMS.

 

Also don't forget to put what you're ordering in the email. 

Adventure Time Mystery Minis

Funko just announced the Adventure Time Mystery Minis and for the first time ever the minis will come in a collectible embossed tin. They are still blind box but now you can collect the boxes(tins) as well as the figures.

"Each PDQ includes 12 2.5" figures inside of one of 8 different 4" stylized tins.
These figures all have a 1/12 rarity, so the chances for each character are equal."

12 Possible Figures to collect.

 The Adventure Time Mystery Minis will hitting your favorite Funko retailer in May!

Stan Lee Promotes Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 3rd at participating Comic Book Stores. There are over 60 FREE comic books that kids & adults can choose from.

"Titles of comics include Guardians of the Galaxy, Spongebob, DC’s The New 52: Futures End, Teen Titans Go, Transformers vs. GI Joe, Power Rangers, Hello Kitty and more!"

Spider-Man Hero Holder

Status Media announces the launch of  "Hero Holder" which is the world's First Super Hero Mobile Device Holders.

The first exclusive and limited launch release is Spider-Man in advance of the upcoming film The Amazing Spider-Man 2. The Black Spider-Man is a variant and is limited to 100pcs. You can pre-order both exclusively at ToyWiz HERE. Retail for the regular Hero Holder is $24.99 while the variant is $49.99.

“Hero Holder” comes with two sets of bendable arms that can hold any size mobile device or tablet (vertically or horizontally), including iPhones, Android mobile phones, full sized or mini-iPads, Kindles, or any tablets made for kids or adults. Chargers can easily plug in while your device is in the Hero Holder.  The Hero Holder line will be produced with Wicked Cool Toys and have the full creative support of the licensors for a wide array of Super Heroes, including Marvel, DC, and WWE, with more on the way.

The Simpsons 25th Anniversary Homer Simpson Mr. Potato Head

Get The Simpsons 25th Anniversary Homer Simpson Mr. Potato Head today at Entertainment Earth for $13 HERE. The sale is only good for today (3/20/14).

IDW Games to Release the X-Files Board Game

IDW Games announced that they will be releasing The X-Files Board Game this July with an SRP of  $59.99.

"Players will get the chance to take on the role of Mulder, Scully, and the X-Files team as they work to uncover global conspiracies and threats while going up against various members of the Syndicate."

 "The X-Files board game will focus heavily on material from the first three seasons of the television series, giving fans a chance to start from the beginning of the phenomenon."

"Designed for a playtime of between sixty and ninety minutes, two to five players will face off against one friend who will control the Smoking Man and his nefarious network."

Funko POP! Vinyl Sale at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth announced that for a limited time all Funko POP! Vinyl figures are Buy 3 and get the 4th one FREE and includes all in-stock, back orders & pre-order. The Sale Begins, Today, March 19th until April 1st 2014.

If you noticed, the POP Vinyl figures shown are the 2 new POP! Vinyl figures from Disney's Maleficent Movie which is coming out in May. Entertaiment Earth has the exclusive first pictures of the Maleficent & Aurora POP! Vinyl Figures.

Her Universe Announces "Geek Couture" Fashion Show at SDCC & Design Competition

Her Universe announced their first Fashion Show at SDCC which will take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego which is close to the San Diego Convention Center. Nerdist Industries will produce & distribute the fashion show.

On top of that announcment they have partnered with Hot Topic and will be holding a Design Competition for designers to submit their own women's fashion design based on anything celebrated at Comic-Con. If you're not sure just check out Her Universe. 2 winners will be chosen to design a Her Universe Collection which will be sold at Hot Topic.

More detailed info from their press release below:

"NEW YORK, NY- March 17th, 2014- Fashion Week is coming to Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con) this year! Her Universe™, the groundbreaking sci-fi fashion apparel line announced today that they have joined forces to bring the first-ever full-scale "Geek Couture" fashion show and design competition,The Her Universe Fashion Show, to Comic-Con 2014 - the premier comic book and popular arts convention in the world. This premiere event is scheduled to take place during the convention, July 24th, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego just a few minutes' walk from the San Diego Convention Center. Fashion retailer Hot Topic, a Her Universe partner, will be providing two grand prizes for the winning fashion designers - an opportunity to co-design, with Ashley Eckstein, an exclusive Her Universe fashion collection for Hot Topic. In addition, event partner, Nerdist Industries, will produce all video and media distribution of the event.

What makes this inaugural Her Universe Fashion Show during San Diego Comic-Con even more special is that Her Universe is offering fans and amateur designers, male or female, the opportunity to submit their own women's fashion designs based on anything that is celebrated at Comic-Con, original or inspired by popular media. Designs must be fashions, not costumes, and can be "geek couture" or ready-to-wear outfits. Designers, 18 years and older, can submit designs to be considered for the fashion show starting today at HerUniverse.com. Thirty contestants will be chosen to participate in the show. The chosen designers can wear their own fashions on stage or opt to use their own model for the runway. The deadline for submissions is April 4th, 2014 and contestants will be selected by April 18th, 2014. Two prizes will be awarded: one prize to be chosen by a panel of judges which will feature experts from the world of fashion and the second prize to be chosen by the show audience. The Her Universe Fashion Show will be hosted by Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein. There are no tickets for this event. Entry will be first come-first served and admission is free with a San Diego Comic-Con 2014 badge.

"Fangirls are already using the halls of San Diego Comic-Con International as their runway to showcase custom fashions. We wanted to give these designers a bigger stage to share their talent and also provide an educational experience in the fashion industry," said actress and Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein. "It's an honor to partner with San Diego Comic-Con International on this ground breaking event. Together, we are excited to shine the spotlight on female fans and fashion," said Michael Rego, Chief Executive Officer of the Araca Group and Her Universe partner"

The Walking Dead Wacky Wobblers

Funko will be releasing The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon wearing his leather biker jacket Wacky Wobbler and Merle Dixon in both living and walker Wacky Wobblers. These will be available in April!

Skinner's Bullet Belt "Purple Haze" Pre-Order

Unbox Industries will have Skinner's Bullet Belt "Purple Haze" up for Pre-order starting March 20th until the end of March. 12" tall and will cost $150 HERE. First 20 orders will be entered into a lottery for a chance to own a unique & special Nano Belt. Orders will start shipping in April.

Funko at Emerald City Comicon

Funko announced that they will be at Emerald City Comicon, March 28th-30th and you can find them at booth #117.

They will be debuting their DIY Male & Female POP! Vinyl Figures at the show first and you won't be able to get these again until May. So if you are going to ECCC, you might want to pick up a set of these.

Here's the Funko Exclusive Emerald Green DIY Male & Female POP! Vinyl Figures that you can only get at ECCC. There will only be 300 Emerald Green DIY for the entire show. They will be selling 50 of each male and female everyday so you should stop by their booth first thing when the show opens to make sure you get these.

Custom by Funko's own Robert Michschl

Funko also announced that they will be auctioning off over 20 customized DIY POP! Vinyl Figures on Ebay by ECCC after the show and all proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital. The custom POP! Vinyl figures are by Funko Artists and Artists around the world.

Preview TAG x Paul Kaiju's Slugbeard

Preview TAG x Paul Kaiju's Painted Slugbeard!

Rotofugi x Mr. Clement Astrolapin in Chicago Sculpture LE Exclusive

Rotofugi just released their exclusive Mr. Clement Astrolapin in Chicago Sculpture. Limited edition of 50. 16 inches tall and $175. Get it HERE.

Awesome Toy Fake Baron Pre-Order

Awesome Toy's Fake Baron Sofubi Figure is now up for pre-order at Lulubell! You can also pre-order it through Medicom & Toy Underground.

Skinner's Cave Crawler Release

Skinner will be releasing his new resin sculpt Cave Crawler tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th at Noon Pacific in his store HERE. Limited to 15 pieces and will cost $100.

"They are 8 inches across by 4-5 inches tall. They come with a header and a cave and some gross severed limbs."

Kookie No Good 2014 Retail Edition

Scott Tolleson x De Korner's Kookie No Good will be hitting retailers with this 2014 Retail Edition. SRP $35.

"The Kookie No Good 2014 retailer edition features a cookie color base vinyl with red, black, pink and white sprays. Manufactured in Japan, the figure stands 3.5" and is articulated smoothly at the neck."

 Go bug your favorite retailer to order this!!!

Shawnimals x MPH Patty O'Dumpling Release

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Shawnimals x MPH x Squibbles Ink released a special Pocket Pork Dumpling - Patty O'Dumpling for $11.99 HERE. There is a 1/10 chance of scoring the special Four-Leaf Clover version. Also if you would like one signed by Shawnimal, he has a couple left in his store here for $15 and he calls them Paddy O'Dumpling so not sure which is right lol.

Rampage Toys x Splurrt "Test Mice" Pre-order

Rampage Toys will have Splurrt's "Test Mice" up for Pre-order on 3/18/14 at 10am Japan Time so remember if you're in the USA, it would be today. Pre-orders will be taken for the "Three Albino Test Mice" which is the first painted release. The set will cost $50 and you can buy it here. Then there will be an unpainted set of 3 matte black "Test Mice" (yes, picture shows white but you get the idea.) for $40 a set here and finally if you're quick enough there will be a "Blind Test Mice" (blind bag one-off painted mice) which is limited to 12. Each one is hand painted and will cost $25 here. The Pre-order ends on Monday, 3/24 at 10am Japan Time.

Toy Art Gallery T9G Rangeas SS Gold Glitter Release

Toy Art Gallery will be releasing T9G's Rangeas SS Gold Glitter figure today at 12 Noon Pacific HERE.

A Super "Sober" JUSTICE LEAGUE ST. PATRICK'S DAY

From Chris Hardwick's Nerdist.com is their Justice League St. Patrick's Day Special. More info here.

"Things get interesting when Superman gets sloshed and Plastic Man gets plastered."

Gamago's Limited Edition Deathbot Skate Deck Giveaway

Gamago announced that they will be giving away a Limited Edition Deathbot Skate Deck on their Facebook Fan Page.

Lamour Supreme's New Boogie for Mishka Tokyo's 4 Year Anniversary

Lamour Supreme announced that this new Boogie will be released next week at Mishka Tokyo for their 4 year Anniversary.

Preview MVH x SBH Mutant Head Butt Attack Show at Rampage Studios

Check out some preview pics of the MVH x SBH Mutant Head Butt Attack Show at Rampage Studios.

Pics via Rampage Toys

Mmmm Sugar Cookie...

So nice!

Paul Kaiju's Gobocon Sets

Paul Kaiju will be releasing Painted and Unpainted GID & Hot Pink Gobocon Sets this Sunday at 6PM Pacific in his shop. Limit 1 per customer. 6 mini figures (Chuto, Machine Gun Ghost, Gobocon, Boss Receiver, Neko May & Gyochō) per set. $130 + shipping for the painted sets and $90 + shipping for the unpainted sets.