Nerd Block August 2016 Unboxing

Here's our very first Nerd Block! This is the August 2016 box. We wanted to try this out because we heard there was a Super7 exclusive inside this box. We were very curious to see what was inside but we were also surprised with all the quality items inside this box. If you haven't received your Nerd Block for August, do not look any further.

Loot Pets Anti-Hero Unboxing!

Loot Pets Theme for August 2016 is also Anti-Hero! Hope you all received your Loot Pets box this month. If not, don't look any further!

Marvel Collector Corps Spider-Man Unboxing

Marvel Collector Corps Theme for August 2016 is Spider-Man. So this box will contain everything Spider-Man of course!

Loot Crate Anti-Hero Unboxing

The August Loot Crate's Theme is Anti-Hero. So basically the opposite of Hero lol. Everyone should have received their crates already but if you didn't, don't look any further!

SDCC 2016 Exclusive Super7 Bat Boy Vinyl Figure

Another exclusive we picked up at SDCC 2016 was Super7's Bat Boy. This is a brand new figure which wasn't just an exclusive but also made it's debut. This is the very first release of Bat Boy in unpainted blue. Bat Boy stands 6" tall and made in Japan. There is articulation in the neck and left arm similar to Mummy Boy!

SDCC 2016 Exclusive Hot Wheels Star Wars Carships Set

Here we have another SDCC 2016 Exclusive which is the Star Wars Hot Wheels Carships featuring lights and sound that re-creates the trench run scene from Star Wars: A New Hope. More pictures below:

SDCC 2016 Exclusive Ghostbusters Box Set

Who Ya Gonna Call? Picked up the SDCC 2016 Exclusive Mattel Ghostbusters Light & Sound Set. This set features the Ghostbusters minis from the new Ghostbusters movie fighting Rowan. Love the lights and sound on this set. This is the outer box of the Ghostbusters exclusive set. More pictures below:

SDCC 2016 Exclusive Hot Wheels Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Box Set

Another unique packaging from Mattel x Hot Wheels for their SDCC 2016 Exclusive Suicide Squad Harley Quinn's Car. The car is suspended in the air of the Jail Cell display case. Check out this unique SDCC 2016 Exclusive via pictures below:

SDCC 2016 Exclusive DC Multiverse Suicide Squad The Joker & Panda Man 2-Pack

Our next SDCC 2016 exclusive pick up was Mattel's DC Multiverse Suicide Squad The Joker & Panda Man 2-Pack Set. One of the best things about SDCC Exclusives is the packaging that the exclusives come with. They are unique and different and makes them stand out.

SDCC 2016 Exclusive DC Multiverse Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet

SDCC 2016 Mattel Exclusive DC Multiverse Wonder Woman with Invisible Jet. The box is big. We were not expecting the box to be this big nor expecting to see an actual Invisible Jet inside the box. The box was big and bulky but also very lite and retailed for $15. How many of you remember when Hot Wheels released the Invisible Jet at SDCC a few years ago? Also this year, Warner Bros. had said that you could take a picture with Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet at the MLK Promenade where they had the Batman v Superman Statue and Vehicles. Guessing the Invisible Jet was hovering overhead. 

In Stores This Week from DST: Alice & NBX Minimates, Joker & Superman PVCs and More

It’s New Toy Day at comic shops and specialty stores across North America, and Diamond Select Toys is delivering a ton of toy goodness! In addition to three new assortments of Minimates – Predator, Alice Through the Looking Glass and The Nightmare Before Christmas – this week also brings two new PVC figures, Superman and the Joker, as well as a resin statue of the X-Men’s Rogue! Plus, the NBX Sally Coffin Doll is back with a new face! Read on for details, and find a comic shop near you at comicshoplocator.com!

Alice Through the Looking Glass Movie Minimates 2-Packs Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s time to go through the looking glass! DST takes on the sequel to Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland with a new assortment of Minimates mini-figures based entirely on Alice Through the Looking Glass! Four two-packs feature the Mad Hatter with the Red Queen, Time with the White Queen, Alice with Tweedledee and a rare one-per-case set of Ribbon Fantasy Alice with Tweedledum! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts. Each two-pack is packaged in a full-color blister card.  (Item #APR162615, SRP: $9.99/ea.)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/alice-through-the-looking-glass-movie-minimates-2-packs-asst

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Reveal New Toy Line

Star Wars Superfans #GoRogue to Reveal New Toy Line

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" toys unveiled in series of original stop-motion animated shorts debuting online today Launch heralds global UGC contest celebrating fan content, creativity and storytelling
Glendale, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2016) – A team of Star Wars superfans today revealed the new toy line for the highly anticipated "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" movie via a series of fan-made animated shorts launching on the Star Wars YouTube channel. As part of a competition in collaboration with creative network Tongal, a team was assembled to write, direct and produce original, fan-made stop-motion shorts starring key toys from the new line to kick off a global UGC contest that asks fans to share their own "Rogue Stories."

Nickelodeon Takes Over Junk Food Clothing Abbot Kinney

Nickelodeon Takes Over Junk Food Abbot Kinney with Capsule Collection Celebrating its Beloved Shows and Characters from the '90s

 Premium T-Shirt Line Inspired by Iconic Series All That, Salute Your Shorts, Rugrats, Clarissa Explains It All and More Launches Aug. 30

LOS ANGELES, CA- August 30, 2016 - The original vintage t-shirt company, Junk Food Clothing will host The '90s Nickelodeon Takeover at its flagship store on Abbot Kinney beginning Tuesday, Aug. 30, with a themed capsule collection and special activations to celebrate some of the most-loved Nick characters and series from the decade.  the collection, which retails from $28 - 48, includes fan favorite shows like Rugrats, All That, Clarissa Explains It All, Rocko's Modern Life, Double Dare, Salute Your Shorts and Good Burger. The t-shirt line will be available both online at www.junkfoodclothing.com and at the Junk Food Clothing flagship.

THE FIRST EVER IMAGE COMICS' SPAWN SKETCH COVER AVAILABLE NOW!

Two Rare Variants with Highly Limited Print Runs Released Exclusively by Scorpion 

Comics 

Evolution 3 This Saturday

Evolution 3 aka EVO3 is this Saturday, August 27th at Pier 70 in San Francisco, CA. If you had pre-ordered your tickets in advance the gates open at 12 Noon. If you are purchasing your tickets at the door, the gates will open at 1PM. Arrive early to get parking.

Toy Art Gallery x Joseph Harmon's Bright Yellow Wolf Thing Bat Mother Soft Vinyl Figure Release

Toy Art Gallery will be releasing Joseph Harmon's Bright Yellow Wolf Thing Bat Mother Soft Vinyl Figure tomorrow, Friday, August 26th at 12 Pacific HERE for $35. This figure stands 5" tall with articulation at the neck and legs.

Alien Con's Grilling with Godzilla

If you're attending Alien Con and you are a huge fan of Godzilla, here's a nice add-on where you can dine with Godzillas at this off-site event. There are only 50 seats available. This special package will cost $199.99. In order to purchase tickets for this, you must have a Saturday pass. More info can be found here.

MAKE AMERICA GROOVY AGAIN! VOTE ASH WILLIAMS FOR PRESIDENT

“Ash vs Evil Dead” Season Two Returns October 2^nd at 8:00pm ET/PT

Beverly Hills, Calif. – August 25, 2016 – Today, answering the call of the people, STARZ is reigniting the Ash4President campaign with a new website and killer campaign videos to rally the troops and rock the vote. 

Ash is the only man who can cross party lines, because no one likes a party more than Ash Williams. Under the promise of making America groovy again, fans can sign up to receive custom campaign swag, download political posters, and share Ash’s policies across social media. Through www.Ash4President.com and the @Ash4President Twitter handle STARZ will be releasing a series of exclusive political clips featuring Ash Williams giving his take on hot button issues to get loyal fans (err, citizens) to the polls. Ash is still waiting for the invite to the presidential debates but just in case it got lost in the mail he’ll be live tweeting the debates from the @Ash4President handle to make sure his voice is heard. Hey America, you could do worse.

New York Comic Con to host World Premiere of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

WORLD PREMIERE OF Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO DEBUT

FULL-LENGTH ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

OCTOBER 6 ON MAIN STAGE OF JAVITS CENTER

ADAM WEST HEADLINES POST-PREMIERE PANEL

SDCC 2016 Recap (Finally!)

 Powered by flickr embed. SDCC 2016 took place in July. Here is our recap FINALLY!!! Lots of pictures were edited or thrown out lol. We still have a few more to go. Sorry for the delay, just a lot of other things going on plus catching up from being gone for a week during the con.

To view bigger pics from our slideshow just click on it and it will send you to our flickr account where you can see our pictures and there are different albums to see different companies such as Mattel, Super7, Designer Indie Toys, Mezco, and more!

Gecco Corp Camouflage Paint Update for Metal Gear Venom Snake Statue

Gecco Corp has sent us an update on their Camouflage Paint for their upcoming Metal Gear Venom Snake Statue. They have sent us pictures from their factory showing the complex camouflage paint on Venom Snake. Venom Snake is scheduled to be released in Novermber.

Mezco Reveals Living Dead Dolls Jack O' Lantern 2016 Halloween Exclusive

Living Dead Dolls Halloween Exclusive Limited Edition Jack O' Lantern Doll
A new Halloween tradition starts this year! Jack O' Lantern is the first annual Living Dead Doll Halloween doll.

New Marvel & Star Wars Pre-Orders from Gentle Giant Ltd.

DEADPOOL CAESAR CLASSIC BUST - $80
Link : http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/deadpool-caesar-classic-bust-collectible
License: MARVEL
Item Number: 80682
UPC: 814176021673
Dimensions: H 7” x W 4.5” x D 3”
Release Date: Q4 2016

Gentle Giant LTD’s Classic Mini Bust collection takes the design aesthetics from the ageless masters of decades gone by. The classical antiquity that is conveyed in this amazing series of Greek and Roman inspired works of art is second to none. Classic and classy, who’s got enough class to be a Romanesque bust? Why, Deadpool of course…

Diamond Announces Contents of the September 2016 PREVIEWS

Buffy Faces New Monsters in Dark Horse Comics' Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 11

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (August 24, 2016) — The September edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops on August 31st and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning November 2016.

New This Week From Diamond Select Toys: Aliens, iZombie, Batman and Plants vs. Zombies

It’s an exciting New Toy Day at comic shops across North America, as a new delivery of products from Diamond select Toys hits shelves! The first two Vinimates vinyl figures from Aliens have arrived, as well as a new bust and statue from Batman: The Animated Series, and new Minimates from iZombie and Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2! Read on for details, find your nearest specialty retailer at comicshoplocator.com, and reserve (or order) your items today!

Aliens Vinimates Vinyl Figure Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Vinimates figure line is expanding… into the furthest reaches of space! Based on the 1986 sci-fi/action classic Aliens, the next two iconic characters to be Vinimate-ized are Nostromo survivor Ellen Ripley and a ferocious Warrior Alien! Sculpted in the style of DST’s Minimates mini-figures, each 4-inch Vinimates vinyl figure has an articulated neck, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Art Asylum!

Ripley Vinyl Figure (Item #MAR162247, SRP: $9.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-vinimates-ripley-vinyl-figure

Alien Vinyl Figure (Item #MAR162248, SRP: $9.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-vinimates-warrior-alien-vinyl-figure

Official "Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders" Trailer

ADAM WEST, BURT WARD & JULIE NEWMAR

PROVIDE VOICES OF BATMAN, ROBIN, CATWOMAN

FOR ALL-NEW ANIMATED ADVENTURE IN

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT’S

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILM ARRIVES NOVEMBER 1, 2016

ON BLu-Ray ^TM COMBO PACK, DVD & DIGITAL HD

SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Home Media Debut Arrives From VIZ Media

Popular Updated Anime Series Based On The Classic

SAILOR MOON Manga Debuts As A Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Featuring 14 Uncut Episodes Along With Special Bonus Features

San Francisco, CA, August 22, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, thrills anime fans and legions of aspiring interstellar guardians with the home media release of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 1. 

Dark Horse to Publish "The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts" in 2017

MILWAUKIE, Ore., (August 22, 2016)—Following the fantastic success of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse and Nintendo® are excited to announce the next installment in a legendary partnership and the first in a new line of The Legend of Zelda literature. On February 21, 2017, Dark Horse will release The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts.

Fans of The Legend of Zelda are in for a treat with The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. Readers can peruse over four hundred pages of fully realized artistic masterpieces, exclusive interviews with the design team behind the beloved video game franchise, the official pixel art of the early series, and rare promotional art never before published in this format. The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts offers fans a sneak peek at art from the newest game in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, prior to its official release. This breathtaking volume is essential for any true Zelda fan!

Mezco Reveals Living Dead Dolls Sadie For President Campaign Pack

Mezco Reveals Living Dead Dolls Sadie For President Campaign Pack

Living Dead Dolls Sadie For President Campaign Pack!

 

Famed Living Dead Doll, Sadie has won the Indeadpendent Party's nomination for the 2016 Presidential elections. 

 

Show your support for the only candidate that has won over all the dead states with a Campaign Pack unlike any other.

 

7 Days Left to get the Mecha Loot Gaming Box

There are only 7 days left get the Mecha Loot Gaming August Box. Inside this box will feature items from Destiny, Borderlands, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, Law Breakers and Bioshock!

Back to School with Loot Anime

Loot Anime's next theme is Back to School featuring items from Digimon Adventure tri , Assassination Classroom, Fruits Basket, Persona 3, Danganronpa and Revolutionary Girl Utena.

TAG x Candie Bolton's "Canary" Oh My! Yokai: Night Parade! Gacha Release

Toy Art Gallery will be releasing Candie Bolton's "Canary" Oh My! Yokai: Night Parade! Gacha vinyl figure release tomorrow, Friday, August 19th at 12PM Pacific HERE. These stand 2" tall. You can purchase them individually for $10 each or buy the the of 5 for $45.

Lulubell x Planet 3 Toys Bozu "Nigori Edition" Sofubi Release This Saturday

Lulubell announced that they will be releasing Planet 3 Toys' Bozu "Nigori Edition" Sofubi figure this Saturday, August, 20th at 10am Pacific HERE for $25usd + shipping. Limit 1 per customer. Bozu stands approx. 3.5" and is cast in milky white vinyl. Also comes with a hand made stamped tag.

Sundance TV Launches ALIENS!!! THE CONTEST on TUMBLR

“[the Best artists] mostly come out at night…mostly”

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 30^TH ANNIVERARY OF ALIENS,

SUNDANCE TV LAUNCHES Aliens!!! The Contest EXCLUSIVELY ON TUMBLR

FROM AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 9

The Tumblr Community is Invited to Make Original, Otherworldly Alien Creations

to be Featured On Air…at Night!!!

Special Guest Judge, Carrie Henn – Rebecca “Newt” Jorden from the Aliens franchise – will Pick Top Three Winners

Kotobukiya Announces the Koto Comic Mystery Box

Kotobukiya announces the Koto Comic Mystery Box which contains brand new Marvel or DC Comics products retailing for $150 or More. Your box could contain ARTFX, Bishoujo and/or ARTFX+ statues from over 20 different licensed characters. No two boxes will be the same! Purchase the Koto Mystery Box HERE for $99.99.

BLUEFIN Opens Pre-Orders For 2 Incredible TOY STORY CHOGOKIN ROBOTS From Bandai

Amazing New Releases From World’s Leading Toy Company Based On Memorable Lead Characters From The Classic Disney/Pixar Animated Film That Combine To Form Giant Super Robots

Anaheim, CA, August 17, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, prepares an extraordinary release as it opens pre-orders for the forthcoming new Chogokin Toy Story Combination Woody Robo Sheriff Star and the highly anticipated Chogokin Toy Story Combination Buzz the Space Ranger Robo.

New Manga Publishing Acquisitions Announced By VIZ Media

Latest Video Game-Inspired Titles Include Re-Release Of Classic SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES For First Time In Over 20 Years And Launch Of The Latest THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga

San Francisco, CA, August 16, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, prepares to deliver two fresh doses of video game-inspired manga excitement as it announces the acquisition of the publishing rights for the classic series SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES, as well as THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS, the latest manga title inspired by the beloved ‘80s-era video game title.  

SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES is set for release in October of this year; THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS is scheduled to launch in March 2017.

FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK Opening Nationwide September 9th

FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK

OPENING NATIONWIDE SEPTEMBER 9TH

In Theaters & VOD

Supergirl Soars Into LEGO Dimensions this September

Supergirl LEGO Minifigure Added as Exclusive Bonus

in LEGO® Dimensions™ Starter Packs for PlayStation®4

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed today at Gamescom that starting in late September 2016, LEGO Dimensions Starter Packs for Sony PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system will include an exclusive, bonus DC Comics Supergirl LEGO minifigure for a limited time.  The highly collectable Supergirl LEGO minifigure has many extraordinary in-game abilities to help solve puzzles and battle enemies, including Super Strength, Flying, X-Ray Vision, and Beam Attacks which enable her to shoot heat beams out of her eyes.  She can also transform into Supergirl Girl Red Lantern with additional abilities such as firing powerful Red Lantern energy bolts and energy beams from the Red Lantern Ring and forming Red Lantern Energy Constructs.

Get Your August Anti-Hero Loot Crate

Only a few days left to purchase Loot Crate's Anti-Hero August Crate. Inside the Crate this month features items from Harley Quinn, World of Warcraft, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Archer and Hellboy. 

Loot Crate Presents WWE Slam Crate

Good news for all the WWE Fans, Loot Crate will be coming out with a WWE Slam Crate. Each crate will cost $29.99 + shipping and the crates are every 2 months. There will be 4-6 exclusive items in each box. Go here for more information!

Funko Announces Pint Size Heroes

Funko announced a new line of vinyl figures called Pint Size Heroes. These stand 1.5" tall. They are a mix between and POP! and Dorbz. The first ones to be released will be DC Mini figures which of course will be blind bag. These will be released in September. Gamestop & Hot Topic will have special exclusive figures.

VIZ Media Announces Otakon 2016 Activities & Convention Exclusives

North America’s Biggest Anime/Manga Company Returns To One Of The East Coast’s Largest Anime Fan Conventions With Fun Booth Activities And An Exciting Selection Of Exclusives

VIZ Media prepares a strong showing for Otakon 2016, one of the East Coast’s most renowned anime conventions, with a roster jam-packed with informative panel discussions, interactive booth activities, promotional giveaways, anime screening premieres, and a special selection of retail products available exclusively at the event.

Otakon 2016 takes place August 12^th – 14^th at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. Full details are available at: www.otakon.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth # IND012.

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER CHIBI KEYCHAIN SERIES

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (August 11th, 2016) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced that they are producing a line of Street Fighter® keychains in the Chibi style. The Street Fighter® chibi keychains are a series of highly detailed chibi representations of the classic World Warriors that you can carry with you wherever you go! 

In Stores This Week: Batman, Captain America, Muppets & TMNT from DST

It’s a new week of new releases at your local comic shop, and Diamond Select Toys has delivered some of our most highly anticipated products of the year! Not only is this the first day you can buy the second series of Muppets action figures and the last two figures from Captain America: Civil War, it’s also the launch date for new PVC dioramas of Batman and Spider-Gwen, plus Minimates from Gotham and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the return of the Jack Skellington Coffin Doll! Read on for details, then reserve yours at your local comic shop, of order them online!

Batman The Animated Series Gallery Batman 9” PVC Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! He is vengeance! He is the night! He is Batman, the first Batman: The Animated Series Gallery figure from DST! Based on his appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, this 9-inch scale static PVC figure of Batman depicts him alighting on a rooftop, with a Batarang at the ready. Batman is in scale to previously released Femme Fatales PVC figures, including Batgirl and Catwoman, and is sculpted with a high level of detail with exacting paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #FEB162458, SRP: $45.00)

http://diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-gallery-batman-pvc-figure

Cop A Squat Toys "Summers End" & "Dark Arts" Fumetsu Japanese Vinyl Figures

Cop A Squat Toys just released the "Summers End" & "Dark Arts" Fumetsu Japanese Vinyl Figures. They are available to purchase HERE for $80 each. A couple of figures are sold out as of this posting.