Friday, September 30, 2016

Loot Crate SPEED Unboxing!!!

Ready for some Speedy Unboxing or not so speedy unboxing lol. The September 2016 Loot Crate Theme is SPEED and featured items from Gone in 60 Seconds, Battlestar Galactica, Batman etc... Check out our pictorial unboxing below:

Disney Kicks Off Today's "Rogue One" Toy Release with Global Fan Film Contest

Star Wars fans invited to share video shorts celebrating
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Products Now Available Worldwide

Glendale, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2016) – Creators from across the Maker Studios network joined forces today to celebrate the launch of the new “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” product line and officially kick off a global fan content contest. Beginning today, creators across gaming, lifestyle, comedy and family channels will post #GoRogue videos calling for Star Wars fans to get creative and share their own ‘Rogue Stories’ as part of the fan contest celebrating the much anticipated new movie.  

Fans play a special part in Star Wars storytelling, posting thousands of videos online every day. This contest is a tribute to all the creativity and passion that fuels Star Wars fandom across generations,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

VIZ Media Presents ONE-PUNCH MAN English Voice Cast At NYCC


English Voice Actors Zach Aguilar, Eric Scott Kimerer and
Chris Jai Alex To Make Exclusive Appearances At
The East Coast’s Premier Pop Culture Convention

San Francisco, CA, September 29, 2016 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly welcomes key English cast members from the hit anime series ONE-PUNCH MAN for a special series of personal appearances at New York Comic Con 2016. 

Voice actor Zach Aguilar, who voices Genos, Eric Scott Kimerer, who voices Speed-o’-Sound Sonic, and Chris Jai Alex, who plays the villain Boros, will join VIZ Media’s animation team for a special ONE-PUNCH MAN panel on Saturday, October 8th at 3PM. The actors also will appear for a pair of exclusive signing sessions during the convention.

Diamond Select Toys Offers Sneak Peeks, Panel, Comics at NYCC 2016

New York Comic-Con returns to the Big Apple next week, and Diamond Select Toys will be there! Fans will be able to come to booth 1644 to see upcoming DST products, meet the DST staff, attend a Q&A session, fill some holes in their collection, and pick up some exclusive items!

On display at the show will be a wide array of DST’s future offerings, including items scheduled to ship between now and summer 2017. Some items making their first public appearances include:

-          Taxi Driver Zombie, the newest figure in the Ghostbusters Movie Select action figure line.
-          The first DST products based on the Watchmen and Forbidden Planet films.
-          Marvel Animated Minimates Series 4, with the first Minimates of Doctor Spectrum and Speed Demon, based on their looks in Avengers Assemble.

Additionally, a selection of current DST items will be offered at the booth through the Diamond Select Toys store, as well as two New York Comic-Con exclusive Marvel Comics. New variant covers on Doctor Strange #1 and Champions #1 each reimagine their main characters in the Minimates mini-figure style, as drawn by designer Barry Bradfield, and they will be available through various retailers on the show floor, as well as at booth 1644.

On the final day of the show, Sunday, October 10, DST will host a panel at 3:00 in room 1A05, with product manager Robert Yee, DST’s newest exclusive sculptor Jean St. Jean, sculptor Eli Livingston and Minimates artist Uriel Caton. New projects will be shown and discussed, and the floor will be opened up to questions. Prizes will be given for the best questions at the end of the hour.

League of Legends Limited Edition Collector's Box Gamestop Exclusive

We picked up the League of Legends Limited Edtion Collector's Box which is exclusive to Gamestop for $24.99. This box is filled with Funko products featuring characters from League of Legends.

IDW Publishing Announce NYCC 2016 Exclusives & Debuts

IDW Publishing is heading to New York Comic Con with a ton of exclusives you won’t want to miss! See below for a full list of your convention must-haves.

NYCC EXCLUSIVES

Dirk Gently: Salmon of Doubt #1 Metallic Ink Variant
Cover art by Ilias Kyriazis
$10, Limited to 300 copies

*Cast signing at show!*


"Garuda" Poultry Rex Hand painted by Candie Bolton Soft Vinyl Release

Toy Art Gallery x Ron English will be releasing a limited hand painted "Garuda" Poultry Rex Soft Vinyl Figure by Candie Bolton today, September 29th at 12PM Pacific HERE for $145. Poultry Rex stands 8" tall with articulation in the arms, tail and feet.

Unboxing Loot Anime Back To School

Loot Anime x Crunchyroll Back To School Box! Everyone's back in school and what better way to start school with this awesome Loot Anime box. Are you ready to see what's inside? By now everyone should have received their box.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Funko Announces Animaniacs, Pinky & The Brain POP! Vinyl Figures

Funko just announced Animaniacs + Pinky & The Brain POP! Vinyl Figures!!! Yessss! Yakko, Wakko, Dot, Pinky and The Brain will be hitting stores this November! You can pre-order these through the direct links provided above from our friends at Entertainment Earth for $10.99 each.

Gecco Announces Paul Komoda's CTHULHU Statue

Gecco announces Paul Komoda;s CTHULHU Statue which is up for pre-order right now HERE.

Girl Transforms Into 4 'Star Wars' Characters in Under 60 Seconds

Disney Style set out to recreate some of the most recognizable looks from the Star Wars franchise by turning one girl into 4 characters in under 60 seconds.

One of the most dazzling elements of the Star Wars universe is the iconic costumery and fashion of its characters. Who can forget Darth Vader’s all-black outfit, or Princess Leia’s chic double hair buns that have perpetuated pop culture for more than three decades? 

From Rey’s stylish yet functional sand-colored desert uniform and up-do, to a feminine take on a Stormtrooper donned in white armor, there is a look for every Star Wars fan. 

 

AMC Releases Official Key Art for "Comic Book Men" Season Six

AMC released today the official key art for “Comic Book Men” season six, which launches after the October 23rd season 7 premiere of “The Walking Dead” and “Talking Dead” at 12:40am ET/PT.  The poster features executive producer Kevin Smith along with Walt, Bryan, Michael and Ming, his loyal and seemingly Avenger-like heroic Stash employees and friends, standing guard.

In its sixth season, AMC’s popular unscripted series “Comic Book Men” takes another dive into world of geekdom by following the antics in and around master fanboy Kevin Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash.  Leading the team behind the shop’s counter are Walt, Bryan, Michael and Ming, who geek out over mind-blowing pop culture artifacts and the legends behind them. Special guests this season include Cassandra Peterson, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; The Bionic Woman, Lindsay Wagner; and makeup artist extraordinaire Robert Kurtzman. Whether it’s buying and selling memorabilia or embarking on wild adventures away from the store, The Stash cast shares all the juicy details with Kevin during their hilarious podcast, which is woven throughout the series.

BLUEFIN Showcases New Bandai & Tamashii Nations Collectibles At New York Comic Con

Catch The World Exclusive Reveal Of The Soul Of Chogokin Megazord Combined Form Robot, GunPla Builders World Cup, Special S.H.Figuarts Advance Release Figures And Limited Edition And Special Variant GunPla Model Kits

Anaheim, CA, September 28, 2016 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, returns to the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention – New York Comic Con – with an exclusive array of new and soon-to-be-released products from Bandai Shokugan, Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations.

LEGO Dimensions Welcomes Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, Adventure Time, Mission Impossible and The A-Team


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today the release of six new LEGO Dimensions expansion packs based on the blockbuster franchises: Ghostbusters, Adventure Time, Mission Impossible, Harry Potter and The A-Team. This newest wave of expansion packs introduces Battle Arenas, a first for LEGO videogames, and Story Packs which provide a complete movie-based gameplay experience with a fresh LEGO brick building experience.

On Sale This Week: Dark Knights, Ghostbusters and Nightmares from DST

Here's whats new and on sale this week from Diamond Select Toys!

October is just around the corner, but this week is already a spooky one at your local comic shop! That's because this week Diamond Select Toys ships out a bunch of scary (and scary good) products, including new action figures from The Nightmare Before Christmas, new Minimates of the new Ghostbusters, new busts based on the Dark Knight, and bottle openers from Predator and Harley Quinn! Click on each item for details, then reserve your set at your local comic shop!

Batman The Animated Series Dark Knight Batman and Robin Resin Busts
A Diamond Select Toys release! In Gotham City, there are many stories about Batman, and in nearly every story there is a Robin. These resin busts of Batman and Robin are based on a child’s story about the dynamic duo, as seen in the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Legends of the Dark Knight.” Inspired by the classic comic book storyline, the episode showed a bigger, more brutal Batman and his new Robin, Carrie Kelly, taking on mutants in a dystopic future Gotham City. Dark Knight Batman measures over 6 inches tall, while Dark Knight Robin measures approximately 5 inches tall; both are in scale to other Batman: TAS busts, and each sits atop an art-deco pedestal inspired by Gotham City architecture. Each bust is limited to only 3,000 pieces, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box.
Dark Knight Batman Bust (Item #APR162605, SRP: $59.99)
Dark Knight Robin Bust (Item #APR162606, SRP: $59.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-dark-knight-robin-resin-bust

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Bluefin Previews Exclusive MUHAMMAD ALI 1/6 Action Figure Unveiling at NYCC 2016

Anaheim, CA, September 27, 2016 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, gives collectors and boxing fans a world exclusive first-look at the forthcoming new 1/6 scale Muhammad Ali action figure from Storm Collectibles at the 2016 New York Comic Con.

The 2016 New York Comic Con takes place October 6th – 9th at the Jacob 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, toy and collectibles, anime and manga, video games, movies, and television. Additional information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Star Wars Superfan Created "Go Rogue" Series Concludes with Final Chapter


FINAL CHAPTER STARS NEW LEGO TOYS FROM “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY” AND KICKS OFF GLOBAL UGC CONTEST
WHAT:  Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the final installment of the stop motion Go Rogue YouTube series will go live today on the Star Wars YouTube channel. The four-part series previews key toys from the new “Rogue One” line before they hit stores Sept. 30.

Checking Out the Women of DC Legion of Collectors Box

Funko's Legion of Collectors Women of DC Box for the month of September 2016 had a couple of nice surprises. Check out our unboxing below:

Friday, September 23, 2016

Funko Announces Suicide Squad 3 3/4" Action Figures

Funko announced their Suicide Squad 3 3/4" Action Figures. If you remember, Funko debuted The Joker and Harley Quinn action figures which were exclusives to the Legion of Collectors Sub Box. Now Funko will be releasing the more Suicide Squad action figures which will be coming in January.

Do note that this is not part of the ReAction Line. The figures are the same size 3 3/4". You can pre-order Deadshot, Enchantress, Harley Quinn (Inmate), Katana, Killer Croc, The Joker (Shirtless) and Underwater Batman for $9.99 each from our friends at Entertainment Earth.

Woot Bear Presents "Welcome Feast" by Frank Montano

Woot Bear wants you to join them for the opening reception of "Welcome Feast" featuring New Works by Frank Montano this Saturday, September 24th from 6pm-9pm.

Funko Announces Wave 5 of Their NYCC Exclusives

Funko announced their 5th Wave of NYCC 2016 Exclusives today. They are Indiana Jones Adventure POP! Rides, NY Taxi Freddy POP! Rides, Pirates of the Caribbean Barbossa w/ Monkey POP!, Nightmare Before Christmas Seated Sally w/ Cat POP!, Nightmare Before Christmas Behemoth POP!, Star Wars Episode 1 Qui Gon Jinn POP! and Star Wars Rogue One Bistan POP!

"Sunshine" Uglydoll Mini Monsters Release

Toy Art Gallery x David Horvath & Sun-Min Kim will be releasing the "Sunshine" Uglydoll Mini Monsters Today, Friday, September 23rd at 12 Noon Pacific HERE. You can purchase the set of 8 for $60 or individually for $10 each.

Funko Announced Wave 4 of Their NYCC 2016 Exclusives

Funko announced Wave 4 of their NYCC 2016 Exclusives. This wave contains a Yogi Bear 3-Pack (Yogi, Boo Boo and Ranger) Dorbz Set, Compact Pussycat & Penelope Pitstop Dorbz Ridez, Banana Splits Drooper Dorbz Ridez, Banana Splits Fleegle Dorbz Ridez, Hair Bear Bunch Bubi POP!, Hair Bear Bunch Square POP!, Magilla Gorilla & Mr. Peebles POP! 2-Pack and Strawberry Shortcake & Huckleberry Pie POP! 2-Pack.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

SVCC 2017 Tickets Plus First Batch of Guests Announced Today!

Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC) just announced that tickets for their show is available now to purchase HERE. They also announced their first batch of guests which includes, William Shatner, Buzz Aldrin, The Cast of Star Trek The Next Generation etc... The official press release below:

UNAIRED EPISODE OF ANCIENT ALIENS TO BE REVEALED AT ALIEN CON VIP DINNER

Have you picked up your Alien Con tickets yet? If you are fan of Ancient Aliens, there will be an exclusive screening of an unaired episode at the VIP Dinner. Go HERE to get your tickets for the VIP Dinner!

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER MINI FIGURE RETAIL PRICING

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (September 22nd, 2016) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced that the pre-order promotion for the Street Fighter® Mini Figure Collection will soon come to an end. The promotional price of $13.99 per figure will revert to the full retail price of $19.99 soon, so be sure to get your orders in as soon as possible!

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Funko Announces Wave 3 of Their NYCC 2016 Exclusives

Funko Announces Wave 3 of their NYCC Exclusives. This wave contains a Chef Deadpool POP!, X-Men Kitty Pryde POP!, X-Men Juggernaut Dorbz, X-Men Mohawk Storm Dorbz and Thanos Dorbz XL. Even if you can't make it to NYCC or not chosen in their lottery to purchase any exclusives, Funko will be announcing their shared exclusives that you can purchase at various retailers.

MARVEL INTRODUCES U.S.AVENGERS #1 STATE VARIANTS

New York, NY—September 21, 2016 — The security of the Marvel Universe is fractured. The world’s first line of defense, S.H.I.E.L.D., can no longer be trusted. The United States no longer has a super-spy agency with its best interests at heart – until now. Prepare for the U.S.AVENGERS!

Mezco Toyz Living Dead Dolls Halloween Costume Contest

Enter Mezco Toyz's Living Dead Dolls Halloween Costume Contest! Info below:
Rules are simple, dress up as your favorite doll from any of the past series 1 - 32 as well as any exclusives, Fashion Victims, Dollies, Rag Dolls, Plush, 2" Figures, Pencil Sharpeners, whatever.
Enter as many times as you like. Winners are chosen on doll authenticity as well as atmosphere of the entry. See last year's photos for winning examples.


Winners will be chosen and notified the third week of November with winning entries posted on www.livingdeaddolls.com soon after.


There will be four prizes given out to our favorite four entries submitted. Prizes will include one randomly selected Resurrection X doll for each winner.

All entries should be sent to
contest@livingdeaddolls.com
Deadline for entries is midnight November 2nd.

Diamond Announces Contents of the October 2016 PREVIEWS

Diamond Announces Contents of the October 2016 PREVIEWS


DC Entertainment Unveils Rebirth’s First Event, Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (September 21, 2016) — The October edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops on September 28th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning December 2016.


ON OUR FRONT COVER: The Justice League intends to bring the Suicide Squad to justice in DC Entertainment's first crossover event, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad.

CAST x DSKI ONE Alea Iacta Est Fumetsu Soft Vinyl Release

Cop A Squat Toys x DSKI ONE will be releasing the Alea Iacta Est Fumetsu soft vinyl figure this Saturday, September 24th at Noon Pacific HERE for $80 + shipping.

Description: Clear and Pink marbled vinyl base with an assorted insane amount of sprays masterfully applied by DSKI ONE. David even inserted some shake action LED's in the Ailesh cavity for a little extra post humanoid psychedelic experience.

Packaging: Bagged with a letterpressed header card, shipped in a CAST box.

*Photo by xduchess_gummybunsx.

Super Deluxe Vinyl Harley Quinn Coming in October

Funko's Super Deluxe Vinyl Harley Quinn Vinyl Figure is coming in October! Super Deluxe Vinyls are high-quality figures that stand 10" tall and come in a windowed display case!

Funko's NYCC 2016 Exclusives Wave 2

Funko announced Wave 2 of their NYCC 2016 Exclusives which are Classic Batgirl POP!, iZombie Olivia Moore (hood) POP!, The Killing Joke Joker POP!, Legends of Tomorrow Hawkgirl POP!, Rainbow Batman POP!, White Lantern Batman POP!, Suicide Squad The Joker (Grenade Damage) POP!, Suicide Squad Harley Quinn with Mallet Dorbz and Suicide Squad Deadshot with Eye Scope Dorbz.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Funko Announces Mega POP! Plush

Funko announced their newest plush line called Mega POP! Plush. The first ones to be released in October is The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington, Sally and Santa Jack as well as DC Comics Batman and Harley Quinn.

VIZ Media Launches New Dark Fantasy Manga Series PLATINUM END

Dark Supernatural Fantasy Arrives In Dedicated Series Form From The Legendary Creative Duo Behind DEATH NOTE And BAKUMAN

San Francisco, CA, September 20, 2016 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, offers a paranormal dark fantasy about humans and angels by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, creators of DEATH NOTE and BAKUMAN.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Funko Announces NYCC 2016 Exclusives Wave 1

Funko just announced Wave 1 of their NYCC 2016 Exclusives. The Golden Girls ReAction Figures, Dark Crystal - Garthim ReAction Figures, Freddy Funko (I Heart NYCC) Dorbz, Dragonball Z Super Saiyan Trunks POP! Vinyl, Scott Pilgrim Knives Chau (digital) and Scott Astro Boy POP! Vinyl, The Walking Dead Shane POP! Vinyl and Twilight Hooded Jane POP! Vinyl.

Oh and the most important thing is Funko's Booth Procedure on how you can purchase their exclusives. Go HERE to read all about it!

"Purple Fuzz" Wolf Thing Bat Mother Soft Vinyl Figure Release This Wednesday

Toy Art Gallery x Joseph Harmon will be releasing the "Purple Fuzz" Wolf Thing Bat Mother Soft Vinyl Figure this Wednesday, September 21st at 12PM Pacific HERE for $65. Wolf Thing Bat Mother stands 5" tall.

Toy Art Gallery's 7th Anniversary Sale

Toy Art Gallery is celebrating their 7th Anniversary and to celebrate they are offering 20% off everything except pre-orders from now (9/19) until September 25th.

"AVATAR: Discover Pandora" Exhibition to Open This December

AVATAR: DISCOVER PANDORA EXHIBITION,
INSPIRED BY JAMES CAMERON’S FILM FRANCHISE, LAUNCHES ITS WORLDWIDE TOUR DECEMBER 7
IN TAIPEI, TAIWAN

Spectacular New Interactive Attraction Will Showcase the Science and Technology
of the Amazing Environments and Creatures of Pandora

Tickets on Sale at www.avatardiscoverpandora.com

Glendale, Calif. [September 19, 2016] -- AVATAR: Discover Pandora, a spectacular new, state-of-the-art interactive exhibition, will make its global premiere in Taipei, Taiwan, on December 7, GES, along with Lightstorm Entertainment, and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products (Fox) announced today.

The LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider Speed Into LEGO Dimensions


LEGO® Dimensions™ Expansion Packs Based on The LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider Announced for February 2017 Release


New Story Pack Lets Gamers Play LEGO Batman’s Big Screen Adventure

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Disney Tsum Tsum Collectible Vinyl Figure Series 1

Picked up a blind box of the Disney Tsum Tsum Collectible Vinyl Figure Series 1. This was picked up back in late July/early August so not sure if the Disney Store still has these available.