Each year, Diamond Select Toys makes the long trek from Baltimore to San
Diego to meet their fans, show off upcoming products and offer the
coolest exclusives. And this year is no different! In addition to
several exclusive items that will be shared with retailers
at the show, DST will have a few items that will only be available at
their booth! Read on for a list of exclusives pulled from the worlds of
the DC Animated Universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Comics,
Ghostbusters and Star Trek!
Exclusively at the Diamond Select Toys booth, Booth 2607:
SDCC 2016 SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES CLARK KENT RESIN BUST
This looks like a job for Superman! Channel your inner superhero with
this exclusive resin bust of a bespectacled Clark Kent striking his most
famous pose, ripping open his shirt to reveal the “S” shield
underneath. The man who would be Superman measures approximately
6 inches tall atop a pedestal inspired by the iconic show’s art-deco
architecture. Packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of
authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios!
It's another month for Loot Pets. This month's theme is Dogtopia!!! We're unboxing the box as how we receive it so check it out! Spoilers ahead if you didn't receive your box yet.
Another month of Loot Crate dropping at the door! For the month of June the theme was Dystopia. Everyone should have received their crate by now. If you haven't there are spoilers ahead.
Super7 just announced one of their first SDCC releases which is Masters of the Universe M.U.S.C.L.E. Multi-Color Trash Can Assortment which will debut at Skeletor's Lair & SDCC 2016 at Booth #4945 for $20. Each can will have a set of 12 Wave 1 figures.
If you are unable to attend SDCC or Skeletor's Lair, this is a debut release and not exclusive to SDCC so will most likely be sold at a later time through Super7.
Toy Art Gallery will be releasing Ron English's Poultry Rex Debut 8" Soft Vinyl Figure in Pink Tomorrow, Friday, July 1st at 12 Noon Pacific HERE for $85.
“Teen Wolf” Comic-Con Panel Packed-Full of Surprises Set For Thursday, July 21
Santa Monica, CA (June 30, 2016) – MTV,
a unit of Viacom (VIAB, VIA), today announced it will take San Diego
Comic-Con by storm with the
return of fan favorite and hit drama series “Teen Wolf” for the seventh
time and the highly-anticipated “MTV Fandom Fest” and “MTV Fandom
Awards.” MTV will be on-the-ground with its own branded booth, giving
fans an all-new interactive VR experience on the
floor of the San Diego Convention Center.
The network’s branded booth (Booth Number 3729) will
offer the ultimate
fan experience, treating “Teen Wolf” enthusiasts to an interactive
Virtual Reality activation using first-to-market gaze-activated
technology. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs
from a slew of MTV talent from “Teen Wolf” and “The Shannara Chronicles” set to stop by. Exclusive swag will be handed out throughout weekend including MTV portable chairs, MTV iFans, “Teen Wolf”
fangs plus posters for both series, and more!
Below is the schedule
of MTV events on the ground in San Diego. The signing schedule for the
MTV booth will be announced via MTV “Teen Wolf” Social on Twitter and Instagram with #TeenWolfSDCC.
Shout! Factory Unveils Its 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International
Lineup, featuring World Renowned Pop Culture Brands, Popular
Home Entertainment Product Lines, Convention Exclusives,
Engaging Interactive Fan Experiences, and Two Highly
Anticipated Panel Events:
Mystery Science Theater
3000 is Back! and
An Inside Look atShout!
Factory and Scream Factory
Now a mainstay at San
Diego Comic-Con International, pop-culture purveyor Shout! Factory
returns to the convention in 2016 with a dynamic lineup, featuring
captivating panel events, celebrity autograph signings,
a showcase of new and upcoming home entertainment products, Comic-Con
exclusive items and engaging booth activities. Fans and convention
attendees are invited to join in on the excitement at the
Shout! Factory booth (#4118) on the main convention floor. Fan favorite stars scheduled to attend at this time include:
Joel Hodgson (creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000), Jonah Ray (Nerdist,
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail),
Felicia Day (Geek & Sundry) Gail Simone (Red Sonja,
Birds of Prey), Gregg Berger (Transformers: The Movie,
Gargoyles) and Misty Lee (Ultimate Spider Man).
A New Tale of Crystals Begins as FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is Available for iOS and Android Today
LOS ANGELES (June 30, 2016) – FINAL FANTASY® BRAVE EXVIUS®,
the entirely new FINAL FANTASY adventure for mobile devices,
co-developed by Square Enix Inc. and gumi Inc., is now available in the
US and worldwide. The free-to-play game (with in-app purchases) fuses
the epic features of all FINAL FANTASY titles, including captivating
story, strategic turn-based gameplay and the legendary conflict between
heroes and foes with modern streamlined battle mechanics and intuitive
touch controls. Appealing for both newcomers and long-time fans alike,
the game has already found resounding success in Japan, with more than
6.5 million players.
This
week, comic shops got in received a massive influx of superheroes, as
Diamond Select Toys shipped a variety of super new products! New resin
busts from the Batman Classic
TV Series and Batman: The Animated Series, a new bottle opener from
Superman: The Animated Series, and Minimates from the new Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles cartoon are all in stores now, plus the first Gallery PVC
figure from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before
Christmas! Read on for details, then reserve your copy (or special
order it) through your local comic shop, or order from your favorite
online retailer!
Batman Classic TV Series Batgirl Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release!
Move
over boys – there’s a new Bat-heroine in town! Yvonne Craig’s Batgirl
took Gotham City by storm in the third season of the Batman Classic TV
Series, and she also turned gender conventions
on their ear! A smart, stylish crime-fighter, Barbara Gordon was an
equal to Batman and Robin, and saved their bacon on more than one
occasion. This approximately 6-inch resin bust depicts Yvonne Craig as
Batgirl, in her iconic purple outfit, atop a base inspired
by the show’s animated opening. Packaged with a certificate of
authenticity in a full-color box, this bust is limited to 3,000 pieces.
Designed by Barry Bradfield. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #NOV152181,
SRP: $59.99)
Factory Entertainment announced their 8th SDCC 2016 Exclusive which is Archer's Enormous Package. Limited to 100 pieces and will cost $50. You can pre-order this HERE.
For only $50 you can take home $250 worth
of our most popular collectibles featuring the world's most animated
spy! Archer's "enormous package" includes a dolphin puppet, a beach
towel, a metal drink bottle, a talking bottle opener, a Premium Motion
Statue™ and more!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is proud to announce
its selection of exclusive merchandise for San Diego Comic-Con
International 2016! From the anticipated Game of Thrones Night King bust
to variant covers by some of the most talented artists in the comics
industry, Dark Horse has fans covered!
All exclusive merchandise will be available at the Dark Horse booth
(#2615) for all of SDCC 2016. Please note that there will be a fixed
number of exclusives set aside for each day of the convention.
Check out the full roster of Dark Horse SDCC 2016 exclusives, along with quantity and price, below!
Gentle Giant Ltd., announced their next SDCC 2016 Exclusives which is Superman & Batman First Shot Prototype Super Powers Jumbo Figures. Both are Limited to 250 pieces and will cost $80 each. You can pre-order this right now if you are a Premier Guild Member.
Entertainment Earth announced their SDCC 2016 Exclusive Captain America: Civil War Vision Chair Cape today. Edition of 1200. If you are not attending SDCC, you can pre-order this HERE for $24.99. Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and any remaining stock will then go to fulfill pre-orders.
IN CELEBRATION OF THE PREMIERE OF THE ICONIC FILM’S REBOOT, SUNDANCE TV TO AIR GHOSTBUSTERS AND GHOSTBUSTERS II
FOR A “SLIMER SATURDAY” MARATHON, KICKING OFF
SATURDAY, JULY 16TH AT 11:00 AM EST/10:00 AM CST
It’s #SundanceTVMovietime and SundanceTV is dialing up Peter, Raymond and Egon for an all-day marathon of Ghostbustersand Ghostbusters II,starting Saturday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m. EST/10:00 a.m. CST,to celebrate the reboot of the film, which hits theaters Friday, July 15th.
Viewers can settle in to watch their favorite team of paranormal
experts take on ghosts, ghouls and Marshmallow Men alike in these
classic comedies starring Bill Murray (Groundhog Day, Lost in Translation, Caddy Shack) Dan Aykroyd (The Blues Brothers, Driving Miss Daisy, Coneheads), Harold Ramis (Groundhog Day, Analyze This) and Sigourney Weaver (Avatar, Alien).
Toy Art Gallery will be releasing Splurrt's "Silver Back" Broken Bones soft vinyl figure tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29th at 12 Noon Pacific HERE for $80. Cast in beautiful clear glitter-infused soft vinyl with silver, black
and red sprays. The Broken Bones stands 5 inches tall and features
three points on articulation.
Super7 just revealed 3 teasers for SDCC 2016. They will have something from Aliens, Masters of the Universe and The Worst. Really excited to see what's in store for The Worst. Heard a bit about it but won't be giving any hints. You'll just have to wait until Super7 fully reveals what it is!
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE FREE WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP MANGA CONTENT AND TERRITORY EXPANSION
Fans
Across North America, The UK And Territories In Africa, Asia And
Oceania Are Invited To Visit Daily For Fresh New Manga Chapters From
Scores Of Hit Series
San Francisco, CA, June 28, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media),a premiere company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, has announced the launch today of special FREE digital manga chapters available exclusively on the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP website, VIZ.com/shonenjump. The free content section will exist alongside the paid subscription model and will be available to fans in current WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP territories as well as the new territories of the Philippines, India and Singapore.
J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES UNIQUE ARTIST MEET & GREET AND AUTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDING FANS
The
San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Offers The
Fan Experience With Options To Meet This Year’s Dynamic Roster Of
Artists And Performers For Autographs And Photo Sessions
San Francisco, CA, June 28, 2016– J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has detailed an exciting array of Guest of Honor Meet & Greet sessions and unique autograph and/or photo opportunities to take place at this year’s festival.
J-POP SUMMIT 2016 will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 23rd and 24th at the historic Fort Mason Center located in San Francisco’s Marina district. Full festival details are available at: J-POP.com.
Entertainment Earth x Jakks Pacific announces Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premium Edition Vac-Metal C-3PO 18-Inch Big Figs SDCC 2016 Exclusive for $60.
From Jakks Pacific's Big Fig collection, the figure comes packaged in a
premium edition box with a Resistance symbol backdrop and gold foil
highlights.
You can only purchase this at SDCC at the Entertainment Earth Booth
#2343. This will not be sold on Entertainment Earth's website.
Gentle Giant announced their first SDCC 2016 Exclusive which is Star Wars ROTJ Luke Skywalker (Farm Boy) with Yellow and Brown hair. Limited to 250 pieces each. You can purchase now if you are a Premier Guild Member.
LOS ANGELES—June 28, 2016— Nickelodeon and The Splat--the
network’s
programming block dedicated to Nick’s legendary library of hits from
the ‘90s and 2000s--are blasting open the vaults for a slime-tastic,
immersive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 that’s
bound to be All That, and more.
Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention
floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to some of its most memorable shows
and popular characters with activations, games, panels, talent signings
and interactive design elements featuring:
Legends of the Hidden Temple, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Double Dare,Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, CatDog, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Invader Zim, among many others.
“Those
who dare to pass through the sacred gates of Comic-Con will enter a
world of nostalgic treasures, artifacts and trivia from Nickelodeon's
beloved '90s archives," said King Olmec, Keeper
of Nickelodeon's booth. "The choice to enter is yours and yours alone,
loyal fans."
WARNER BROS.
INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES, THE LEGO
GROUP AND LUCASFILMTAKE PLAYERS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY WITH THE LAUNCH OF
LEGO® STAR
WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS™
Relive the
Epic Action from the Blockbuster Film with a Humorous LEGO Twist and For the
First Time in a Videogame, Journey Through Exciting New Adventures from Across
the Star Wars Galaxy
Burbank,
Calif. –June 28, 2016 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT
Games, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm today announced the launch of LEGO® Star
Wars™: The Force Awakens™, an all new Star Wars adventure that
immerses players in the blockbuster film like never before. Developed by TT
Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Star
Wars: The Force Awakens is now available for the PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system,
PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Xbox One®, Xbox 360®, Wii U™
system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, Windows PC, Mac and on the
App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force
Awakens marks the triumphant return of the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise,
allowing fans and newcomers to relive the action from the hit film in a way
that only LEGO games can offer, featuring storylines from Star Wars: The
Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. For the first
time in a videogame, players can experience new adventures within the Star
Wars galaxy set in the time leading up to the movie, providing deeper
insights into the film’s characters and most memorable moments.
Join
The Fun Of North America’s Largest Anime/Manga Convention With BLUE
EXORCIST Manga Creator, Special Events For SAILOR MOON, ONE-PUNCH MAN,
Panel Discussions,
Retail Booth Exclusives And Much More!!
San Francisco, CA, June 27, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media),a premiere company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing,
prepares to deliver a fun-filled, exciting weekend of anime and manga
inspired fun and fan celebration as it announces its participation in
the 2016 Anime Expo.
VIZ
Media’s presence will be highlighted by special guest appearances,
panel discussions, autograph sessions, promotional giveaways and a
variety of exclusive and pre-street items that will be available for
purchase.
Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! will be releasing The Twilight Zone Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set of 6 SDCC 2016 Exclusive for $29.99. You can pre-order this set here if you are unable to attend SDCC but please note that these will be sold at SDCC first. If any are available after the show, they will fulfill pre-orders.
Pick up the CHIPP and JACK S001 LAPEL PINS HERE for $25. Shipping is included if in the USA. International shipping add $5 for 1st class international.
FEATURING FOURTEEN FILMS STARRING YOUR FAVORITE KAIJU MONSTER BATTLES
Kick off celebrating America’s independence with your favorite Japanese monsters on Friday, July 1 at 4:00PM ET/PT. Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, Ghidorrah, Destroyah and more will continue to brawl it out until Monday, July 4, at 4:00 AM ET/PT.
Factory Entertainment's Batman v Superman Emblem Pop Pocket SDCC 2016 Exclusive is available to pre-order HERE for $6. You can either choose to pick it up at the show or have it shipped to you after the show.
TheTRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook Arriving September 13, 2016
As announced early June, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release
The TRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE 30th Anniversary
Edition this fall 2016. This beloved animated feature is being
remastered, and a full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging
are currently in production. Now, Shout! Factory further
celebrates the 30th Anniversary of this iconic movie with TheTRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook
(2-disc Blu-ray™ set + Digital Copy), available at Amazon and in stores at select retail locations on
September 13, 2016. Featuring the heroic AUTOBOTS, as they defend their native planet CYBERTRON from the evil DECEPTICONS and UNICRON,
TheTRANSFORMERS – THE MOVIE boasts the voice
talent of Orson Welles in his final role and an all-star voice cast that
includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard
Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. Take a first
look at the Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook packaging above!
Loot Crate announced their July Theme which is Futuristic!
This Theme Is Perfect for Fans of:
Mega Man
Star Trek
Futurama
Rick & Morty
Valiant
What is Loot Crate?
Loot Crate is a monthly
subscription box service for geeks, nerds, comic book lovers, and pop
culture aficionados. Every month, subscribers receive a mystery box full
of collectibles, figurines, apparel, and memorabilia. Each box contains
at least $45 in value and many items are exclusively created for the
Loot Crate community. Each crate also has a theme centered around major
franchises, theatrical releases, and events.
Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! Announces The Big Bang Theory Star Trek 3 3/4" Action Figures SDCC 2016 Exclusives. That's right Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, Raj, Penny, Bernadette and Amy are all dressed up in Star Trek Uniforms to celebrate Star Trek's 50th Anniversary. Each figure will cost $14.99 and also comes with a pop-out diorama. You can pre-order these now at the links above.
Please note that these will be sold first at SDCC and any remaining stock will go to fulfill pre-orders.
Leading
Japanese Collectibles Distributor Returns To The Nation’s Biggest Anime
Fan Convention With Upcoming New Dragon Ball Figures And A Wide Array
Of New Gundam Model Kits Available Now!
Anaheim, CA, June 24, 2016 –
Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles,
and hobby merchandise from Japan, has announced a colorful collection of
exclusive products that will be displayed and also available for
purchase during the 2016 Anime Expo.
Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and takes place July 1st–4th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. Bluefin will be located in Booth #1401.
Bluefin
will delight Anime Expo attendees with a colorful collection of high
quality and in many cases, limited edition or special variant products
and high quality model kits for popular properties including Gundam,
Dragon Ball, and more.
Dragon
Ball fans that purchase a Bandai Scouter headset at the Bluefin booth
will receive Super Saiyan Hair that can be placed snugly over the head.
Bust Slimer and Get the Chance to win 4 Custom Ghostbusters Uniforms
This Sunday, June 26, beginning at 8PM / 7PM
central on BET, during the BET Awards (check local listings), movie
fans watching the show will have the chance to become Ghostbusters
themselves.
When the specially tagged Ghostbusters TV
spot airs during the broadcast, anyone watching the show can Shazam the
spot using their Shazam app and bust Slimer, as the famous ghost is
captured from the TV onto users' smart phones.
After busting Slimer, audiences can learn more about Slimer and the upcoming Ghostbusters movie, in theaters July 15. They can also enter a sweepstakes, with a chance to win four custom-made Ghostbusters suits.
This Sunday, tune in to the BET Awards, Shazam the Ghostbusters spot, and become a Ghostbuster!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the next video in a series of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens character vignettes spotlighting Rey, the Jakku scavenger who finds herself drawn into a galaxy-spanning conflict between the Resistance and First Order. The video showcases Rey’s LEGO character in full form through key gameplay moments, cinematic cutscenes and authentic audio, all with signature LEGO humor. The vignette also features original dialogue recorded by actress Daisy Ridley, who plays the role of Rey in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens film.
Gerard
Way Kicks Off DC Entertainment's New Young
Animal
Imprint with Doom
Patrol
(BALTIMORE,
MD) — (June 2016) —
The July edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS
catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty
outlets on June 29th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys,
and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning
September 2016.
ON
OUR FRONT COVER:
The Doom Patrol is back in action in Gerard Way and Nick Derington's
Doom
Patrol
from DC Entertainment's new Young
Animal
imprint.
ON
OUR BACK COVER:
Alex Ross provides a teaser image featuring Ms. Marvel, Nova, and
Spider-Man for Marvel Comics' forthcoming Marvel
Now.
Toy Art Gallery will be releasing Martin Ontiveros' Magi Maleficarum "Clear Lightning" Release tomorrow, Friday, June 24th at 12 Noon Pacific HERE. The Set of 3 will cost $50.
Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! announces The Joker from The Dark Knight Jack in the Box SDCC 2016 Exclusive. Limited to 3000 pieces. You can pre-order this HERE for $49.99.
Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and any remaining pieces will go to fulfill pre-orders.
