Saving the Best for Last: DesignerCon 2017 Recap

DesignerCon 2017 has come and gone in a blink of an eye. This year was the biggest and most crowded that DCon has ever been. Maybe it was partly due to the holiday weekend but we can say a lot of collectors came out in full force from all over the world to attend and to pick up exclusives from their favorite company or artists.

This was also the last year that DesignerCon will be at the Pasadena Convention Center. DesignerCon has definitely grown and they still had artists & vendors on the waiting list to get a booth even though spaces were already filled. In all the years that we've been attending DesignerCon, it was never this crowded. Even towards the later hours of the show it was jammed packed. We were stuck in Hall C on Saturday shuffling down the aisles. It felt like SDCC.

Collector Corps HULK Unboxing

Collector Corps HULK Unboxing is our last unboxing post for 2017. Don't make HULK mad! Check out our unboxing pictures below:

The Legend of Zelda Fun Stuff Collectible Box Unboxing

Here's The Legend of Zelda Fun Stuff Collectible Box which we also found at Walmart. They also had Call of Duty WWII which we didn't buy. Check out our pics below:

Super Mario Fun Stuff Collectible Box Unboxing

To our surprise we found a Super Mario Fun Stuff Collectible Box by CultureFly at Walmart. Check out our pictures below:

Super Nintendo Fun Stuff Collectible Box Unboxing

Check out this eye-catching Super Nintendo Box filled with Nintendo, Super Nintendo & Gameboy items. This box is by CultureFly. Don't know if these are specialty boxes just for Walmart which is where we got this one and a few others one which we'll post our unboxings next. Most of the items are already revealed with only one item that is a mystery. Check out our pictures below:

The Nick Box Snowed In Unboxing

Here's our unboxing of the The Nick Box "Snowed In". Another awesome quality box which other subscription boxes should take notes of. The box itself is something you want to keep. Culturefly is the company behind The Nick Box and they have the collector in mind when designing their boxes. Also note that their boxes do come wrapped in plastic so the mailing label will not be stuck to the box which can be annoying. Hopefully everyone has received their Nick Box. If not spoilers ahead:

Loot Crate Explore Unboxing

This is our Loot Crate Explore Unboxing. Check out our pictures below:

Loot Wear Unite 2.0 Unpacking

Here's is the Loot Wear Unite 2.0 Unpacking pictures. We received this a week before Christmas so with Christmas and the Holidays, we didn't have the time to unpack this to see what's inside until now. Pretty sure everyone has seen the items. If not, great! Check out our pictures below:

Gamestop x Funko Black Friday Mystery Box

Funko x Gamestop had their Black Friday Doorbusters Mystery Boxes again. This year's box was much better than last year's box. Pics below.

Disney Treasures Snowflake Mountain Unboxing

Here's our Disney Treasures Snowflake Mountain Unboxing. Unboxing pictures below:

Loot Anime Besties Unboxing

 Loot Anime November 2017's Theme is Besties. Loot Anime has been consistently arriving in time which usually arrives the first week or so of the next month. The cut-off date to subscribe each month is a later date in the month than Loot Crate etc...

Check out our unboxing pictures below:

Loot Crate Unite 2.0 Unboxing

The November Theme for Loot Crate was Unite 2.0. This crate was not our cup of tea. We also did not receive this crate until December which is why this unboxing post is so late. Obviously with Christmas coming soon after we received this crate we had to put some of our postings on hold as we were busy getting ready for Christmas.

Check out our unboxing pictures below:

Loot Pets Greatest Hits Vol. 1 Unboxing

This is the second to last Loot Pets box which was themed Greatest Hits Vol. 1 which featured some of their best items from Loot Pets throughout it's run. Yes, sadly Loot Pets is ending with one more box for December. Unfortunately, we received November's box in December so that means we'll be receiving the December and Final Loot Pets crate in January. We do not know the reason why their crates etc... have not been arriving by the 28th of each month. The items inside this box could be different than the one that you received as there was no specific item revealed in the postcard with this box. All the information we were given was that there are 2 Treats, 1 Toy, 2 Accessories and 1 Charm. Our unboxing pictures below:

World Premiere of "Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold" set for 1/6/18 in Hollywood

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces

Special Saturday, January 6, 2018 World Premiere for

SCOOBY-DOO! and

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood

Free Tickets Available to Fans

for Family-Friendly Saturday Event featuring

Screening, Film Talent & Signed Posters for All Kids

Diedrich Bader, voice of Batman, leads voice talent & filmmakers to attend

All-New Film Available Tuesday, January 9, 2018 on DVD & Digital HD

In Stores Now from DST: Two Captain Americas and a Spider-Gwen

A few new items that hit Comic Shops & Specialty Retailers before Christmas. Now that Christmas is over and you have some cash as gifts from relatives, you might be interested in picking up Captain America or Spider-Gwen to add to your collection.

Marvel Gallery Captain America Sam Wilson PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys Release! Interest in the Marvel Gallery line of PVC dioramas has gotten so high that DST’s newest offering needs wings! Sam Wilson, the former Falcon and current Captain America, spreads his wings in his modern-day patriotic costume. This highly detailed sculpt features exacting paint details, as well as a removable shield that can be placed on his arm or on his back. In scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC dioramas, FalCap measures approximately 10 inches tall by 9 inches wide and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item # APR172655, SRP: $45.00)

https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/marvel-gallerycaptain-america-sam-wilson-pvc-diorama

Teen Titans: The Complete First Season" on Blu-ray in January

WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION CONTINUES

COMMITMENT TO SUPER HEROES ON BLU-RAY™

TEEN TITANS:

THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

PRE-ORDER NOW FOR JANUARY 23, 2018 AVAILABILITY

Teenage super heroes never looked so good as Warner Archive Collection brings another favorite from the Warner Bros. Animation canon to Blu-ray™ with the January 23, 2018 release of Teen Titans: The Complete First Season. Pre-orders are now available via wbshop.com and your favorite online retailers.

Mezco Toyz Mega Scale Jason is Up For Pre-Order

Mezco Unleashes Mega Jason Friday The 13^th Figure with Sound Feature

He’s terrorized Camp Crystal Lake, the Big Apple and even the far reaches of space. Now Mezco lets you take the creepy camper-killer home. Introducing Mega Jason figure from the Friday The 13^th horror film series. Standing an imposing 15inches, this super-sized psycho comes complete with his trademark machete and plays his icon signature sound effect that lets you know when Jason is near.  

The Mega Jason Friday The 13^th figure features 9 points of articulation for dynamic camper menacing poses. Jason comes dressed in real cloth clothing modeled after his appearance in Friday The 13^th Part 3. The sound is activated by a discrete button on his back.

The Mega Jason Friday The 13^th Figure comes packaged in a collector-friendly window box suitable for display in your collection or around the campfire.  Available for pre-order now at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/mega-jason-friday-the-13th and slashing his way into stores in May-July 2018.

New LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash on DVD & Blu-Ray Coming in March

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE WHEN

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT,

DC ENTERTAINMENT AND THE LEGO^® GROUP RELEASE

LEGO^® DC SUPER HEROES:

THE FLASH!

ON BLU-RAY^TM COMBO PACK & DVD MARCH 13, 2018

ON DIGITAL FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Burbank, CA (DECEMBER 19, 2017) – The Flash’s world spins out of control when his arch-nemesis Reverse-Flash puts the Scarlet Speedster into a vicious time loop in LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash, the latest animated film from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The LEGO Group. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will distribute the full-length movie on Blu-ray^TM Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP) on March 13, 2018, and Digital on February 13, 2018. Order due date is February 6, 2018.

Mezco Presents Flatzos

Mezco Toyz is proud to present Flatzos. A new kind of plush that is great for home decor, to rest your head or just cuddle up with and watch a horror movie.

The first three offerings of Flatzos features a trio of horror film icons:

Chucky- The possessed doll with the soul of a serial killer and a bad attitude

Freddy- The dream-haunting Elm Street slasher that caused an entire generation to lose sleep

Jason- The machete loving, hockey mask wearing killing machine from Camp Crystal Lake

Flatzos plush are a generous 12” tall and feature vibrant full color printing most with oversized button eyes. Sold separately, expect them to creep into stores in Jun-Aug or preorder today at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/flatzos-3-pack-12-inch

"Batman: Gotham By Gaslight" premiere 1/12/18 kicks off "DC in D.C." Weekend

“DC IN D.C.” ON MLK WEEKEND

WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP & DC ENTERTAINMENT BRING THE

WORLDS OF THEIR TV SERIES AND COMIC BOOKS TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

FOR A LANDMARK POP CULTURE EVENT JANUARY 12–13, 2018

World Premiere of the Upcoming DCTV Series Black Lightning for The CW

Public Panel Discussions and Appearances by Stars and Producers from Arrow, DC’s

Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gotham, Supergirl and Freedom Fighters: The Ray,

Comic Book Authors and Artists from DC, and Invited Guests from

Publishing, Politics, Government Service, Academia and More

Plus Premiere Screening of DC Universe Animated Movie Batman: Gotham By Gaslight

Visit www.DCinDC2018.com for Future Updates

On Sale Now: Hulk, Drax, Groot, Superman & More from DST

It’s a super-heroic week at your local comic shop! Flying out of the Diamond Select Toys warehouse, six new superhero products are shipping this week, and each one is a mini-masterpiece! From the Batman Classic TV Series to Superman: The Animated Series to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s like an avenging league of awesome! Find a store near you at ComicShopLocator.com, or order online at your favorite retailers, including Shop.DiamondSelectToys.com!

Batman Classic TV Series Premier Collection Robin Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Boy Wonder is ready for battle! The newest entry in the Premier Collection of statues based on the Batman Classic TV Series, this highly detailed resin statue depicts actor Burt Ward as Batman’s partner-in-crimefighting, Robin! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall and standing atop a sound-effect base inspired by the Batman Classic TV Show, this statue is in scale to the other statues in the series – pair it with Batman to throw a double punch at an opponent! Limited to only 3,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #JUN172631, SRP: $150.00)

Living Dead Dolls Blindbox Figures: Resurrection Series 1

Mezco Unearths The Living Dead Dolls Blindbox Figures: Resurrection Series 1

A little terror goes a long way with The Living Dead Dolls Blindbox Figures: Resurrection Series 1. Fresh from the tomb, this series of figures features Walpurgis, Pumpkin, Calavera, Eggzorcist and Dawn .

Diamond Select Toys Reveals Marvel Animated Minimates Series 8

New Marvel Animated Minimates are now at Walgreens! Spider-Man and Captain Marvel headline Series 7 of the exclusive mini-figure line only available at Walgreens stores, and now that they’re popping up across North America, it’s time for Diamond Select Toys to unveil the next batch, featuring new Super Heroes, new Super Villains and new versions of old favorites!

Before Series 8 arrives, look for Series 7 in all Walgreens locations now, capturing the worlds of Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars in an assortment of four packs, each containing two 2-inch Minimates mini-figures. Sets include Spider-Man and Scorpion, Kid Arachnid and Vulture, Captain Marvel with Red Hulk, and Captain America’s Hulkbuster with Baron Zemo! 

Diamond Select Toys Dark Tower Action Figures Arrive in Comic Shops!

We do not collect toys with our hands, we collect toys with our heart, and two of the most amazing collectibles are arriving in comic shops this week! The Dark Tower Select 7-inch action figures of the Gunslinger and the Man in Black are shipping to stores from Diamond Select Toys, and they join other great Dark Tower collectibles based on the action-packed summer movie.

Read on for more details, then order yours through your local comic shop, or from your favorite online retailer!

Dark Tower Movie Select Action Figures Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s the 15th anniversary of the Select action figure format, and one of this year’s new Select lines is sure to make history! Based on the screen adaptation of Stephen King’s Dark Tower novels, this pair of fully poseable deluxe action figures depicts Idris Elba as the Gunslinger, and Matthew McConaughey as the Man in Black, each figure featuring the actor’s likeness. With detailed sculpting and paint, these approximately 7-inch action figures each come with a detailed diorama background exclusive to the specialty market, as well as character-appropriate accessories. Each comes packaged in display-ready Select packaging, with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #JUN172625, SRP: $24.99/ea.)
Gunslinger Action Figure
https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/dark-tower-movie-select-gunslinger-action-figure
Man in Black Action Figure
https://shop.diamondselecttoys.com/dark-tower-movie-select-man-in-black-action-figure-2

Soft'n Slo Squishies Now Available ONLY at Walmart

BLUEFIN Announces Stunning GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1 1/6 Massive Collectible

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES PRE-ORDERS AND THE UPCOMING RETAIL RELEASE OF THE 1/6 SCALE GHOSTBUSTERS “ECTO-1” VEHICLE

Iconic Customized 1959 Ambulance Featured In Ghostbusters Arrives As An Incredible Screen Accurate Collectible Featuring A Functional Lighting System And Siren; Vehicle Can Fit All Four 1/6 Scale BLITZWAY Ghostbusters Action Figures

Anaheim, CA, December 7, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, proudly delivers one of the biggest and most exciting Ghostbusters products ever issued as it announces the retail release of the ECTO-1 from BLITZWAY.

A Clockwork Orange Stylized 6" Alex

Direct from the groundbreaking cult classic A Clockwork Orange is Alex, leader of the Droogs. 

The latest character addition to Mezco’s signature super-deformed style, Alex is presented in his now iconic white outfit with eyeball cufflinks, suspenders, and athletic protector. Also sporting his trademark bowler hat, walking cane. Of course, Alex has eyeliner and his sinister smirk as well.

VIZ Media Details Home Media Release of POKÉMON ADVANCED CHALLENGE COMPLETE COLLECTION

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF THE POKÉMON ADVANCED CHALLENGE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Ash And Pikachu Continue Their Journey Through The Hoenn Region In New DVD Release

San Francisco, CA, November 27, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers substantial POKÉMON fun in time for the holidays as it announces the release of the POKÉMON ADVANCED CHALLENGE COMPLETE COLLECTION on December 5^th.

San Diego Comic Con 2018 Open Registration Date Announced!

Just announced by CCI that Open Registration to purchase badges for SDCC 2018 will be Saturday, December 9th at 9AM Pacific. The waiting room will open at 8AM. CCI will send out emails 48 hours before Open Registration which will contain your registration code and link to the waiting room. Good Luck!

BLUEFIN Releases POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD & DRAGONZORD Mini-Pla Kits

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD AND DRAGONZORD SUPER MINI-PLA KITS FROM BANDAI SHOKUGAN

New Compact High-Detail Kits Recreate The Iconic Zord Robots From The Smash Hit Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV Series And Can Be Combined To Form The All-Powerful Mega Dragonzord!!

Anaheim, CA, November 27, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, announces the release of new Power Rangers Megazord and Dragonzord Super Mini-Pla Kits from Bandai’s Shokugan collections.

Mezco Toyz Black Friday Mystery Box

Treat yourself to a holiday surprise, with The Black Friday Mystery Box.

Each $60 box contains at least 3 of the following:

*  A One:12 Collective Figure
* A Living Dead Doll
* A stylized figure
* A 12 inch figure or larger
* A tote bag and activity book

12 randomly selected customers will receive Extra Large Mystery Boxes containing $300 worth of assorted Mezco fun!

Only 400 Mystery Boxes are available so shake off that turkey coma and order before supplies disappear like Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

The Black Friday Mystery Box is available exclusively at Mezco Direct (http://mezcotoyz.com/black-friday-mystery-box-2017) starting at 9 am on 11/24/2017

One:12 Collective The Joker: Deluxe Edition

Since his appearance in Batman #1, the Clown Prince Of Crime has been considered not only Batman’s most lethal foe, but one of the greatest villain archetypes of all time.

The MDX Joker Figure features five uniquely expressive head portraits, including one with a sculpted hat. He is regally decked out in a newly tailored thee-piece pinstripe with a removable trench coat. The figure also comes equipped with a full complement of weapons including a classic dynamite with timer style bomb, sub-machine gun, 45 caliber gun, a knife, a folding straight razor, a crowbar, and a set of “chattering” teeth. He also includes a display base with logo and adjustable display post.

SVCC 2018 Registration Opens with Stan Lee Announcement

THE FUTURE IS HERE!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON 2018, FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST STAN LEE!

(November 22, 2017) – Registration is now open for Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC) 2018. The first guests for the April event were announced today by SVCC, including special guest of honor Stan Lee. Other guests announced were Sean Astin, Matthew Lewis, and Jewel Staite.

“We are excited to launch SVCC 3.0 with such an amazing group of guests, including the legendary Stan Lee”, said Trip Hunter, Chairman of SVCC. “This is just the first of a long list of exciting announcements about guests and events that we will be adding to our lineup to make SVCC the best science, technology, and pop culture event for our fans – whether they’re a new attendee or an alumni.”

Smuggler's Bounty The Last Jedi Unboxing

Check out the latest Smuggler's Bounty The Last Jedi Unboxing! The Last Jedi will be hitting theaters on December 15th or 14th for the die-hard Star Wars fan. Below is our unboxing pictures. Spoilers ahead if you have not received your box.

Guava Juice Box: Holiday Box Unboxing

This is the Guava Juice Box Holiday Box! This box is by Guava Juice on YouTube or many of you know him as Roi on Guava Juice. This is his 5th box out and it is a subscription box but you can order just this box or a longer subscription if you like.  The last day to order this box to get it in time for Christmas is December 8th. More details at the end of this post. Below is our unboxing so spoilers below:

Loot Wear Mythical Unpacked

Here's the Loot Wear Mythical Unpacked. Loot Wear items comes in a polybag and not a box. This is the October 2017 Loot Wear but we just received this a couple days ago. Check out our unpacking pictures below:

Legion of Collectors Justice League Unboxing

 Legion of Collectors Justice League Unboxing! What did you think of the movie? Pictures below! 

Loot Anime Gods and Spirits Unboxing

 Here's the October 2017 Loot Anime Gods and Spirits Unboxing. Check out our pictures below:

The Nick Box Treasure & Treats Unboxing

The Nick Box Treasure & Treats Unboxing for October 2017. This came towards the end of October/Early November so hopefully everyone who wanted this box was able to get one. They had these still available for a good amount of time before their new box went up for sale which is scheduled to be shipping in December.

We absolutely LOVE The Nick Box! We love the box that it comes in. It's a cool treasure chest featuring classic Nick characters. The great thing about The Nick Box is that it comes wrapped in plastic, well most of it so when they put the shipping label on the box, it won't damage the box. The box is so cool and you can't throw it away!

Check the pictures below for more views of the box and of course the contents inside!

Collector Corps Thor: Ragnarok Unboxing

 Here's the Collector Corps Thor: Ragnarok Unboxing with pictures below:

Loot Pets Mythical Unboxing

If you follow us on instagram, you've already seen our unboxing a couple of times with our dog enjoying his Loot Pets. The theme is Mythical. If you haven't heard Loot Pets seems to be ending at the end of the year. There are two final crates which are the best of Loot Pets featuring some of their favorite Loot Pet items from past boxes.

Loot Crate Mythical Unboxing

The end of October and beginning of November has been hectic for us and we forgot to post the unboxing of Loot Crate and various other crates, boxes etc... So for the month of October, the theme was Mythical. Check out our unboxing pictures below. Btw, if you follow us on instagram our unboxings are posted there quicker than we post them up here.

Entertainment Earth's Black Friday Doorbuster Deal Star Wars The Black Series Clone Troopers of Order 66 6-Inch Action Figures

Entertainment Earth's Black Friday Doorbuster Deal Star Wars The Black Series Clone Troopers of Order 66 6-Inch Action Figures is on sale now for $39.99 HERE
Regular price is $99.99 and you save 60%. Order these now before they're gone!

Sports Crate Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Sports Crate Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Offer starts now! 5% Off any crate subscription plan w/ code HOLIDAY5 Valid 11/21 - 11/27. 

Just in case you didn't know Sports Crate now offers select NBA Teams Crates as well such as the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics etc.... and of course select MLB Teams. 

If 5% isn't enough of a discount use HOLIDAY3 to get $3 off any crate subscription plan. Click the link below and enter promo code HOLIDAY3 when you check out:
$3 Off any crate subscription plan for NBA & MLB w/ promo code HOLIDAY3 Valid 11/1- 11/28

Science and Star Wars: Boba Fett's Armor Gets Torched

Lucasfilm and Disney today released a new episode of Science and Star Wars on the science of Boba Fett. In this week’s video, the actor who plays Boba Fett, Daniel Logan, joins the show to test the bounty hunter’s armor against stabbing knives, a 2-watt blue laser diode and an arm-mounted flamethrower.

The Black Panther Springs into Action from Diamond Select Toys

The first Marvel Studios film of 2018 will take us deeper into the world of Wakanda, and Diamond Select Toys is getting ready to sink their claws into the amazing costumes and characters of Marvel’s Black Panther! New Marvel Minimates, Marvel Gallery PVC dioramas and a new Marvel Select action figure are all on their way, but none have been seen… until now!

First, the Black Panther conquers the Marvel Minimates universe with two assortments of two-inch mini-figures plus a box set, with exclusive characters at three retail locations! 

One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk

In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Hulk finds himself stranded on the planet Sakaar. Celebrated as an undefeated hero in their Coliseum, he spends two years without changing back into Dr. Banner. Now he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the mighty Thor!

The One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk figure captures both the character’s uniquely massive physique and his richly detailed costume. Because of Hulk’s larger than life presence he is made with a newly created One:12 Collective body. In addition to spiked battle axe and war maul, he features a crested helmet permanently affixed to his 2^nd head portrait. 

15% Off on New Loot Crate Subscriptions Until 11/27

From now until November 27th, get 15% off New Subscriptions with Promo Code AFFNOV15 HERE. Loot Crate subscriptions starts at $15.99 per month plus shipping if you sign up for a 1 month plan. If you sign up for a longer subscription the cost per month of a crate is a bit cheaper. December's crate features items from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Destiny 2, Star Wars and a mystery franchise. The theme for December's Crate is Explore.