Legion of Collectors Batman: The Animated Series Unboxing

Legion of Collectors Batman: The Animated Series Unboxing. July is almost over and of course we didn't have a chance to post our unboxing until now since we were busy prepping for SDCC.

WGN AMERICA SECURES THE U.S. RIGHTS TO GRIPPING ORIGINAL SERIES 'BELLEVUE'

WGN AMERICA SECURES THE U.S. RIGHTS TO MUSE ENTERTAINMENT AND BACK ALLEY FILMS’ GRIPPING ORIGINAL SERIES 'BELLEVUE,' STARRING

ACADEMY AWARD WINNER ANNA PAQUIN, PREMIERING EARLY 2018

Star Anna Paquin Executive Produces Original Series, Alongside Creators Jane Maggs and Adrienne Mitchell, with Janis Lundman, Michael Prupas, Morwyn Brebner and Jesse Prupas

Loot Anime Rise Up Unboxing

Loot Anime Rise Up June 2017 Unboxing. We thought we had posted this up but this must've arrived during the prep for SDCC.

FAMILY OF GUMBY CREATOR ART CLOKEY TO HOST REDDIT IAMA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE REVOLUTIONARY CHARACTER'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Dynamite Entertainment Joins Joe and Joan Clokey July 31st from 1 - 3 pm Eastern

July 28, 2017, Mt. Laurel, NJ:  Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce that Joe and Joan Clokey, son and daughter-in-law of Gumby's innovative and revolutionary creator Art Clokey, and the writers of our upcoming retrospective Gumby Imagined: The Story of Art Clokey and His Creations, to participate in their first-ever Reddit IAma! The IAmA will begin on July 31st from 1 - 3 p.m. eastern time. Fans will be able to submit their questions, or follow-along by visiting https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/.

In Stores Now from Diamond Select Toys: Dark Tower, The Punisher and Will Shakespeare

It’s a post-Comic-Con week, and while fans are still buzzing about the upcoming Diamond Select Toys items they saw on display there, there are a ton of new DST items shipping to their local comic shop they can actually buy! From the Dark Knight to The Dark Tower, from mini-busts to Minimates, there’s something for every kind of collector at your local comic shop this week! Read on, and reserve your favorite items at your local comic shop or order through your favorite online retailer!

Batman Animated Series Riddler Resin Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! Riddle me this, riddle me that – who’s the Bat-foe with the most stylish hat? Joining DST’s epic line of resin busts based on Batman: The Animated Series, this bust of Edward Nygma, a.k.a. the Riddler, captures him in his suited look from the early seasons of the show. Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, this bust is in scale to other pieces in the series, and sits atop a pedestal base inspired by Gotham’s art-deco architecture. Packaged in a numbered, full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity, this bust is limited to just 3,000 pieces. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item # FEB172600, SRP: $59.99)

https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-riddler-resin-bust

Awesome Little Green Men Coming Soon!

MGA Entertainment announced that these Awesome Little Green Men will be coming to shelves at Target, Walmart, Toys R Us and Amazon starting August 1st. These will be sold as a Blind Boxes, Starter Packs and Deluxe Packs. There are both male and female soldiers as well as vehicles with over 100 to collect.

The Revenge of Shinobi Joins SEGA Forever Collection in the App Stores

THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI IS A DISH NOW SERVED ON MOBILE
Another classic joins SEGA Forever

SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON – July 27, 2017 – Neo Zeed has (once again) returned…. as The Revenge of Shinobi, today joins the SEGA Forever collection as a free-to-play mobile title with ad support. Those who are up to the challenge can now download the game released by SEGA Networks Inc., for free from the App Store for iPhone and iPad and Google Play Store for Android devices.

COMIC-CON TRAILER FOR "THE WALKING DEAD" Breaks Record for Views in 4 Days

COMIC-CON TRAILER FOR “THE WALKING DEAD,”

VIEWED MORE THAN 31 MILLION TIMES IN FOUR DAYS

BREAKING OWN RECORD FOR VIEWS

Season 8 of “The Walking Dead” Returns on Sunday, October 22

With Its 100^th Episode

NEW YORK, NY – July 26, 2017 – AMC today announced that the trailer it premiered timed to Comic-Con International in San Diego, previewing the upcoming eighth season of “The Walking Dead,” has been viewed online more than 31 million times within four days, breaking its own record as well as surpassing other major trailers that also debuted at Comic-Con.

The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game Gets New Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the latest trailer for The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game, based on the upcoming big-screen adventure.

The new trailer features Ninjago heroes Lloyd, Nya, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Master Wu perfecting epic combat moves, such as the “Stinging Bee,” “Swooping Hawk” and “Skyward Dragon,” and upgrading their weapons to defend Ninjago City from Lord Garmadon and his Shark Army.

The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game launches alongside the film on Sept. 22, 2017 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

AMC LAUNCHES THE WALKING DEAD FAN REWARDS CLUB AND THE WALKING DEAD SUBSCRIPTION BOX

AMC LAUNCHES TWO NEW FAN-FOCUSED INITIATIVES FOR THE #1 AND #2 DRAMAS ON CABLE TELEVISION “THE WALKING DEAD” AND “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD” -- THE WALKING DEAD FAN REWARDS CLUB AND

THE WALKING DEAD SUBSCRIPTION BOX (Working Title)

New York, NY -- July 26, 2017 -- Recognizing loyal fans of “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead” the network today announced two new programs – The Walking Dead Fan Rewards Club, which celebrates, rewards and thanks fans for their passion and dedication to the #1 and #2 dramas on cable television, and The Walking Dead Subscription Box (Working Title), a box delivered quarterly filled with exclusive, limited-edition merchandise from their favorite shows.  Both initiatives will kick off in September, just in time for the milestone 100^th episode of “The Walking Dead” and the mid-season three return of “Fear the Walking Dead” on September 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

NEW AUGMENTED REALITY HORROR EXPERIENCE

Clever Fox debuts original augmented reality experience by VR horror master Dekker Dreyer at ScareLA.

 

Clever Fox debuts original augmented reality experience by VR horror master Dekker Dreyer at ScareLA.

Todd McFarlane on Complex's BLUEPRINT

On this week’s episode of BLUEPRINT, Todd McFarlane opens up to host Noah Callahan-Beaver about his career as a comic book artist that includes making Spider-Man cooler and creating the Spawn character. He also shares his blueprint to launching Image Comics and McFarlane Toys.

Freddy VS. Nostradamus

The Cartoon Parody That Reveals Who Really Hacked The Election:

Freddy VS. Nostradamus

LEGO Worlds Classic Space DLC Pack Now Available

The Iconic Pack Adds Intergalactic Exploration and Adventure

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced that the Classic Space Pack, the first downloadable themed content pack for LEGO Worlds, is now available for $3.99.

VIZ Media Announces New Manga Series Acquisitions At SDCC

New Titles Scheduled To Launch In Print and Digital In 2018 Include BLACK TORCH, KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR,

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA And Print Versions of

DEAD DEAD DEMON’S DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION

San Francisco, CA, July 24, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced the acquisition of several notable new manga properties this past weekend during its official panel event at the 2017 Comic-Con International.

Gecco Reveals New Statues at SDCC 2017

DARK SOULS "Knight of Astra, Oscar" 1/6 Scale Statue ~ Painted Prototype

BLUEFIN Details STORM COLLECTIBLES Comic-Con Exclusives For Mortal Kombat & Street Fighter V

BLUEFIN PRESENTS 2017 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL EXCLUSIVES FROM STORM COLLECTIBLES FOR STREET FIGHTER AND MORTAL KOMBAT

Special Figures From Hong Kong Based Storm Collectibles Include Street Fighter V’s Hot Ryu And Mortal Kombat’s Noob Saibot; Catch Additional Comic-Con Action Figure Previews Of Upcoming Releases Based On Tekken 7 And King Of Fighters ‘98

Anaheim, CA, July 17, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, previews two of the newest action figure releases from Storm Collectibles as it prepares to showcase Street Fighter V’s Hot Ryu and Mortal Kombat’s Noob Saibot at the 2017 Comic-Con International.

Diamond Select Signs License for Pacific Rim Uprising

Diamond Select Signs License for Pacific Rim Uprising

2017’s blockbuster season has just started, but the countdown has already begun for one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2018 – Pacific Rim Uprising from Legendary and Universal Pictures. In 2013’s Pacific Rim, director Guillermo del Toro unveiled the first chapter of this spectacular universe of monsters and mechs, in which human-piloted machines called Jaegers rise to defend humanity against gigantic otherworldly monsters called Kaijus. The long-awaited sequel Pacific Rim Uprising takes the action to the next level with a sleek new generation of technologically advanced Jaeger mechs; a ferocious new breed of Kaiju monsters and of course a massive new line of toys and collectible merchandise from Diamond Select Toys! 

Happy Happy, Joy Joy - The Ren and Stimpy Story on Kickstarter

Hey Ren & Stimpy fans! Check out the Happy Happy, Joy Joy - The Ren & Stimpy Story on Kickstarter. It's an independent documentary celebrating Ren and Stimpy, the pop-cultural phenomenon that forever changed both television and animation. Check HERE for more info!

J-POP SUMMIT Previews Just-Added Dance & Music Artists To Perform At SF Pop Culture Event

J-POP SUMMIT 2017 ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE ARTISTS AND OTHER KINETIC LIVE PERFORMERS

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Presents Anison Singer May’n, Kendama Performers Zoomadanke, Vogue-Inspired Dance Team TOKYO GEGEGAY, And Renowned Studio Ghibli Singer Azumi Inoue And Daughter Yuyu

San Francisco, CA, July 14, 2017 – J-POP SUMMIT 2017, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced additional dance and music artists set to perform at this year’s festival.

Twin Peaks Log Lady and Log Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! will have an exclusive Twin Peaks Log Lady and Log Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set for SDCC. If you are not attending SDCC, you can pre-order this set HERE for $9.99.

Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and if any remains after the show your order will be fulfilled.

CHECK OUT THE FIRST OFFICIAL CLIP FROM AWARD WINNING FILM "GOOK" - 'A BUSY DAY IN THE SHOP'

Check out the First Official Clip from the film "GOOK". This clip shows Eleven Year-old Kamilla (Simone Baker) helps out Eli (Justin Chon) and Daniel (David So) during a busy day at the shoe store in a scene from the film GOOK - A FILM BY Justin Chon. Clip credit: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Dynamite Launches Gumby Imagined: The Story of Art Clokey and His Creations on Kickstarter

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEWEST KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN CELEBRATING THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF POP CULTURE ICON GUMBY WITH NEW RETROSPECTIVE,
GUMBY IMAGINED: THE STORY OF ART CLOKEY AND HIS CREATIONS

Coming This Winter from DST: Justice League, Spider-Man, X-Men & Thor!

It’s Marvel vs. DC in this month’s Previews catalog! With a new bust, bank and Vinimates from DC, and new Minimates action figures, statues and bottle openers from Marvel, this is one that’s gonna get settled at retail! Read on to see what’s scheduled to ship in late 2017/early 2018 from Diamond Select Toys! Pre-order through your local comic shop or favorite online retailer!

Batman Beyond Bruce Wayne Resin Bust

A Diamond Select Toys Release! Time to go back to the future… the future of Gotham City! Not long from now, Gotham has transformed into a high-tech town, and a high-tech Batman has risen to fight the criminal element. Bruce Wayne is retired, but he mentors the new Batman and keeps him informed on old threats when they resurface. This approximately 6-inch resin bust of Bruce Wayne depicts him as he appears in Batman Beyond, and sits on top of a pedestal base inspired by the city’s ultra-modern architecture. Limited to only 3,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a hand-numbered, full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item # JUL172790, SRP: $59.99)

Bluefin Previews Iron Studios' Superhero & Super-Villain Battle Diorama Set For SDCC

BLUEFIN DETAILS LIMITED EDITION SUPERHERO AND SUPERVILLAIN STATUES FOR IRON STUDIOS’ BATTLE DIORAMA SERIES TO BE UNVEILED AT 2017 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Hand-Painted Polystone 1/10 Scale Figures For Batman: Arkham Knight, Spider Man, Spider Gwen, Carnage And Venom Introduce High-Detail Line Of Beloved Characters That Can Be Combined To Form An Action-Packed Diorama 

“Goosebumps” Comic Books

“Goosebumps” Comic Books Creeping
into Stores This October

R.L. Stine’s Spine-tingling Series Heading to Comics

San Diego (July 13, 2017)— Comic readers, beware, you're in for a scare! New comic book adventures will beckon young readers into the world of R.L. Stine’s bestselling Goosebumps series. IDW Publishing will bring funny scares to the next generation of Goosebumps readers this October.

This year, the Goosebumps book series published by Scholastic celebrates 25 years of giving readers… well, goosebumps, and IDW is thrilled to add to the chills with original stories that re-visit some familiar and frightening faces. Fearsome monsters will populate the Goosebumps comics, and our spunky heroes will need to work together to get out of some truly bumpy spots.

Hayao Miyazaki’s “LUPIN THE 3RD THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO” Comes to Select Cinemas Nationwide on 9/14 & 9/19

Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘LUPIN THE 3^RD
THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO’ Hits Big Screens Nationwide

for First Time Ever, as Part of a Special

Two-Night Event This Fall

Miyazaki’s Classic 1979 Debut Feature Comes to U.S. Cinemas September 14 and 19 Only

DENVER – July 13, 2017 –  LUPIN THE 3^RD is one of the most recognizable animation series in Japanese history, and now U.S. audiences can experience one of the most notable titles when the 1979 Japanese comedy-drama animated adventure, “LUPIN THE 3^RD THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO,” comes to movie theaters nationwide for the first time, to commemorate Lupin’s 50^th anniversary.

Netflix Original Series Stranger Things 2 To Be Featured At Halloween ComicFest 2017

(Baltimore, MD) -- (July 13, 2017) -- Diamond Comic Distributors, the leader in the distribution of comic books, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise to comic book shops, is excited to announce that the Netflix original series Stranger Things 2 will partner with Halloween ComicFest 2017 bringing participants in-store activations, branded merchandise and more.

BBC Shop Guide for SDCC 2017

Doctor Who and Sherlock fans, you're going to need to go through this BBC Shop Guide for SDCC. The following pictures will show you what merchandise will be available for purchase at SDCC including exclusives and first to market. Stop by the BBC America Booth #4129 to purchase these!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Icons Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set SDCC 2017 Exclusive

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Icons Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set of 5 SDCC 2017 Exclusive. This set features Ego, Mantis, Nebula, Ayesha and Taserface which is limited to 2000 pieces. They stand 2 inches tall. If you are not going to SDCC, you can pre-order this set HERE for $24.99.

Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and if any remains after the show, your order will be fulfilled.

Check Out IDW & Top Shelf’s SDCC 2017 Schedule

IDW & Top Shelf announced their San Diego Comic Con 2017 Schedule for their Signings and Panels. Check out their press release below:

San Diego, CA (July 12, 2017) – The countdown to San Diego Comic Con International 2017 is on, and IDW and Top Shelf have revealed their massive slate of signings and panels for the week! Featuring influential and fan-favorite creators, alongside the cast and creative teams from some of the most buzzed about television shows, on top of can’t-miss programming, this year’s convention is primed to be the biggest yet!

Booth #2743 will be your essential destination for non-stop excitement throughout the convention including appearances by Ivan Reitman, Berkeley Breathed, Kevin Eastman, Bob Gale, Walter Simonson, the cast of Wynonna Earp and many, many more!

"Fear the Walking Dead Survival" Attraction Comes to Las Vegas This Summer

AMC and TRIOTECH Partner to Bring “Fear the Walking Dead Survival” Attraction to Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Summer 2017

Fans can immerse themselves in an electrifying zombie-themed, multisensory experience inspired by the hit AMC series

LAS VEGAS –July 11th, 2017 – Fremont Street Experience will soon be home to a new attraction, Fear the Walking Dead Survival, scheduled to open summer 2017. Inspired by the hit AMC series, thrill-seekers and zombie fanatics will enjoy this unique multisensory experience that combines a thrill ride, escape room, maze, and interactive gaming, all set against the horrors of a zombie apocalypse. The attraction, in the heart of Fremont Street Experience, is in partnership with TRIOTECH, a Canadian company who is a leader in creating high profile, technologically-advanced interactive media-based award-winning attractions.

Activision at San Diego Comic Con

Activision will be at SDCC this year and they want you to know that they have 3 panels this year. Details below:

Thursday, July 20th – Crash Bandicoot Then and Now
10:30am -11:30am
Room 24ABC

Crash Bandicoot is back! One of the most iconic entertainment characters of the last 20 years, Crash is enhanced, entranced, and ready to dance at SDCC. This fan-focused panel celebrates the world-famous marsupial with a nostalgic look at the original games from the '90s and rich discussion of this year's Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, the newly remastered game collection. Panelists from key companies like Vicarious Visions, Naughty Dog, and Dark Horse will share stories from then and now. Topics include the N. Sane Trilogy development process, including the art and character modeling that transformed the beloved classic game into a modern experience. There will also be exclusive giveaways, and a special surprise for fans!

Zenescope Entertainment Partners with Gelato Paradiso for San Diego Comic Con 2017

Horsham, Pennsylvania – Zenescope Entertainment has announced plans to partner with San Diego’s Gelato Paradiso for Comic Con 2017. The authentic Italian gelato shop will be offering three specialty gelato flavors based on Zenescope’s comic book titles and will be giving away a Limited Edition Comic Con souvenir cup with every purchase of a Zenescope flavor while supplies last. Each day during Comic Con, the first ten attendees who bring their souvenir cup to Zenescope’s booth #2301 and present it to a staff member will receive a free limited edition metal print. Zenescope will also be hosting a gelato eating contest at Gelato Paradiso's store location on July 22^nd at 3pm, with the contest winner receiving a four-day pass to San Diego Comic Con 2018 and a Best of Zenescope Pack. Convention attendees can sign up in person at Zenescope’s booth until 12pm on July 22^nd. Three contestants will be randomly chosen to compete and all contest applicants will be entered into a chance to win PlayStation VR goggles.

Revolution Comes Full Circle With New Hasbro Toy Line

The Groundbreaking Comic Book Event Series From
IDW Publishing Inspires Action Figure Collection

San Diego, CA (July 11, 2017) – Hasbro recently unveiled a San Diego Comic-Con Collection set of action figures based on the comic book crossover series REVOLUTION, which itself was based on the action figures from Hasbro. In REVOLUTION, iconic Hasbro properties including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MICRONAUTS, ROM, ACTION MAN, and M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand were brought together into one shared universe for the first time in their long history. REVOLUTION’s success in combining these worlds resonated with readers and lead to fans demanding new action figures based on the popular redesigns created for the series.

Uglydoll x Adventure Time SDCC 2017 Exclusives

Cartoon Network announced the Adventure Time x Uglydoll SDCC 2017 Exclusives. You can get OX as Finn or Jeero as Jake! Aren't these adorable!!! Pick these up at Booth #3245.

Summer Slime in San Diego

Summer Slime featuring Paul Kaiju, Rampage Toys & Bwana Spoons at Gunnzo in San Diego on Saturday, July 22nd. Lots of sofubi releases for one night only. Tickets to purchase will be handed out starting at 6pm with the start of purchasing items at 7:30.

Bluefin Unveils Blitzway's SHARON STONE BASIC INSTINCT Statue At SDCC

Visit Bluefin during 2017 Comic-Con International at Booth ^#401

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES BLITZWAY’S SHARON STONE BASIC INSTINCT ¼ SUPURB SCALE STATUE TO BE UNVEILED AT 2017 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Sexy Femme Fatale From The Acclaimed Neo-Noir Crime Thriller Depicted With Extraordinary Detail From The Film’s Most Famous Scene; Pre-Orders Available Now!

Anaheim, CA, July 10, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, details an extraordinary new release from BLITZWAY ahead of the 2017 Comic-Con International. Set to be unveiled at the convention will be an incredibly realistic ¼ scale release from BLITZWAY’s Superb Scale Statues line of Sharon Stone as she appeared in Basic Instinct.

GKIDS & Fathom Events Bring “KiKi’s Delivery Service” to Approx. 600 U.S. Cinemas 7/23 & 24 Only

GKIDS and Fathom Events Bring Animated Masterpiece

‘KiKi’s Delivery Service’ to U.S. Cinemas July 23 and 24 Only

Rocket & Groot PREVIEWS Exclusive

Diamond, Beast Kingdom Bring Rocket and Groot To Comic Shops with New PREVIEWS Exclusive Figures

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (July 10, 2017) – Following the May debut of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Star-Lord, Diamond and Beast Kingdom are proud to announce the release of the Egg Attack Rocket with Kid Groot PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Action Figures.

Gentle Giant Ltd Announces their Final 2 SDCC 2017 Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd. announced their final 2 SDCC 2017 exclusives. They are Princess Leia Organa (Holographic) Collector's Gallery Statue which is limited to 770 pieces and Han Solo (Ralph McQuarrie Concept) 1:6 Scale Mini Bust which is limited to 750 pieces. If you are Premier Guild Member, you can pre-order these exclusives early. These are going to be super limited at SDCC, so stop by booth #3513 as early as you can. Good Luck to those hoping to get these!

Entertainment Earth's SDCC Exclusive Justice League Chair Capes

Entertainment Earth announced another SDCC Exclusive which is the Justice League Chair Capes of Batman & Superman. These will cost $24.99 each. If you are not attending SDCC this year, you can pre-order Batman or Superman. The Batman Chair Cape is an edition of 1151 pieces and the Superman Chair Cape is an edition of 918 pieces.

Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and if any are left after the show, your order will be fulfilled.

PREVIEWS Exclusive Godzilla Figure

Diamond, Medicom Bring a New Spin on Sofubi With New PREVIEWS Exclusive Godzilla Figure

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (July 10, 2017) – The one and only God of Destruction, Godzilla, arrives in comic shops courtesy of the newest collaboration between Diamond and Medicom with the new Godzilla PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Vinyl Figure.

Woot Bear Presents Welcome to Hoodland U.S.A. This Saturday!

Woot Bear presents Welcome to Hoodland U.S.A. featuring the artwork of Ghetto Geppetto. The opening reception is Saturday, July 15th from 6pm to 9pm.

Here's a little bio on who Ghetto Geppetto is:

The Ghetto Geppetto aka Roy Miles Jr. is an Oakland based artist/animator/toymaker.  His 'Biddies(BITDZ)' toy line was the first American Blind Box mini figure as well  as one of the 'Vinyl Toy' movements early Pioneers.  His work is inspired by childhood memories of Oakland, cartoons from the 50's to the 80's and the Golden age of Hip Hop (87-95).

Sanrio Small Gift Crate VACATION Unboxing

We're unboxing the Sanrio Small Gift Crate "VACATION" for June 2017. Hopefully everyone received their box already. If not, spoilers below:

Funko Announces Some New Vynl.

Funko announced a brand new line called Vynl. today. This is a new stylized line that showcases the relationships between characters which means that every release will be a 2-Pack. Debuting at SDCC is Batgirl & Poison Ivy.

Toy Art Gallery x Yakimon "Freezer Burn" Takoshi Soft Vinyl Release

Toy Art Gallery will be releasing Yakimon's "Freezer Burn" Takoshi Soft Vinyl Figure today, Friday, July 7th at 12PM Pacific HERE for $90. Takoshi stands 9" tall.

Classic Batman Wooden Push Puppet SDCC Exclusive

Entertainment Earth announced another SDCC exclusive which is a Classic Batman Wooden Push Puppet. 4" tall and is an edition of 492 pieces. You can get this for $8.99 at Entertainment Earth's Booth #2343. If you are not going to SDCC, you can pre-order this HERE. Please note that these will be sold at SDCC first and if any remains after the show, your order will be fulfilled.

Factory Entertainment Announces SDCC Buttons

Factory Entertainment announced that they will have exclusive SDCC Buttons of Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy and Wonder Woman. These will be given out for free when you either make a purchase or sign up for their newsletter at their Booth #2647. 

Also a reminder that the last day to pre-order to pick up exclusives at SDCC will be July 12th.

PREVIEWS Exclusive Rebirth Deathstroke Statue

Diamond, Icon Heroes Hit the Mark with the New PREVIEWS Exclusive Rebirth Deathstroke Statue

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (July 6, 2017) – Get ready to complete the mission to acquire the newest DC Comics Rebirth Statue as Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke bursts into comic shops. Diamond Comic Distributors and Icon Heroes present a new DC Comics Rebirth PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Statue.

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF DISNEY LEGENDS

TIM ALLEN, HAYLEY MILLS, PAIGE O’HARA, REGIS PHILBIN, ANIKA NONI ROSE, KURT RUSSELL, LEA SALONGA, RICHARD SHERMAN, DICK VAN DYKE, AND DOZENS OF HONOREES FEATURED IN EXCLUSIVE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND INTERVIEWS

BURBANK, Calif. – July 6 2017 – This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends award, created to honor those who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. To mark the occasion, Disney twenty-three has created a unique stand-alone issue featuring all 267 current honorees, as well as the 10 new Legends, who will be inducted next week at D23 Expo 2017. Since 1987, the award has been given to individuals who have worked with and for Disney in front of the camera and behind the scenes, from the shining stars of the silver and small screen to the creative minds behind its films, attractions, music, and entertainment.

VIZ Media Announces New Manga & Literary Acquisitions At Anime Expo

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLISHING ACQUISITIONS SET FOR RELEASE IN 2018

Manga Additions Include A New Collector’s Edition Of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, New Haikasoru Novel, A Pair Of NEKO ATSUME: KITTY COLLECTOR Books And More

San Francisco, CA, July 5, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced plans to expand its publishing catalog with newly acquired titles this past weekend at Anime Expo 2017 in Los Angeles.

IDW & Top Shelf Announces SDCC 2017 Exclusives & Debuts

IDW & Top Shelf Announces their SDCC 2017 Exclusives and Debuts!!!! Check out the press release and the whole list of exclusives/debuts below!

Check out Whats New In Stores This Week From DST

Diamond Select Toys is shipping a bunch of products to comic shops and specialty stores across the USA (and Canada)! Only available at these fine stores, the third series of Muppets Select action figures is out today, as well as new Vinimates vinyl figures from Back to the Future, Caddyshack and Pirates of the Caribbean! Find a store at comicshoplocator.com, or visit your favorite online retailer!

Muppets Select Action Figures Series 3 Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys Release! It makes us very happy to introduce to you the next assortment of Muppets Select action figures from DST! Muppet Show and Up Late star Miss Piggy comes with her precious dog Foo Foo and a Penguin, while Electric Mayhem bassist Floyd Pepper comes with guitarist/love interest Janice, and pianist Rowlf comes with Mahna Mahna and the certifiable Crazy Harry! Each multi-pack of 4-6” figures comes with accessories, including guitars, a movie camera, a detonator and plenty of sheet music! Packaged in display-ready Select packaging, with spine artwork for shelf display. Not available at Toys”R”Us! Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!

Floyd & Janice (Item #MAY168099, SRP: $24.99)

https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-series-3-floyd-and-janice-action-figure-set

Rowlf, Crazy Harry & Mahna Mahna (Item #MAY168098, SRP: $24.99)

https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-series-3-rowlf-mahna-mahna-and-crazy-harry-action-figure-set

Mis Piggy, Penguin & Foofoo (Item #MAY168097, SRP: $24.99)

https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-series-3-miss-piggy-action-figure-set