Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Great Twins launches Merlion Collectible Figure on Kickstarter

Great Twins has 12 days left on Kickstarter as of this posting to get enough funding for their Merlion Collectible Mini Figure Blind Box Series 1. Each figure stands 2-inches tall. Series 1 features 24 international artists/designers. They also have an 8-inch Red Collectible Version as one of the pledges. For more information and to see bigger pictures of the figures go HERE.

WIZKIDS ANNOUNCES ENHANCED LICENSING DEAL WITH PARTNER HASBRO

WIZKIDS ANNOUNCES ENHANCED LICENSING DEAL WITH PARTNER HASBRO

 

Transformers, G.I. Joe, and My Little Pony Characters to Be Featured in Upcoming Miniatures Lines
February 25, 2019 – HILLSIDE, NJ– WizKids, the industry leader in high quality pre-painted & unpainted miniatures and established board games, announced a new licensing partnership with Hasbro today with the addition of beloved properties G.I. JoeMy Little Pony and Transformers to WizKids’ extensive line of miniatures.

Fans can expect to see their favorite characters first appear later this year in both pre-painted and unpainted formats.

“Much of the WizKids team has grown up with these cherished brands and are thrilled to be bringing them to life with the high definition sculpting processes that our customers have come to love,” said Justin Ziran, president of WizKids. 

My Little Pony and Transformers products will be available throughout North America.

To learn more about WizKids, visit http://www.wizkids.com

Lunartik's Graffi’tea Mini Tea figure

Lunartik still has some of their Limited Edition Graffi'tea Mini Tea figures for sale. Edition of 30 and as of this post, there is 10 left. These are hand-painted and  also signed/numbered. You can purchase one HERE for £30.00 + shipping. 

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Mezco Toyfair Roundup

Mezco was one of the more crowded booths Saturday morning and you can see why, they went in heavy! Between new scary liscenses like The Owl Man from Lord of Tears and the upcoming film La Llorona and classic spooky favorites like Freddy, Jason, Pennywise and Chucky you can't go wrong. A large assortment of comic and movie heroes and villains were on display as part of their One:12 Collective line, featuring cloth uniforms. Also shown are Living Dead Dolls (including the Netflix Sabrina the Teenage Witch,) large MDS Mega figures, Burst A Box, Mez-itz, and a new line of Kenner styled figures called 5 Points. One of the most impressive figures was an enormous eighteen inch figure of King Kong, who rightfully had his own display case. Keep you eyes peeled for two upcoming reviews of Blade and Gomez, the two Toyfair only editions we got to bring home.



Super7 Brings the Nostalgia to Toyfair!


Super7 really pulled out all the stops this year in New York, showcasing tons of new product.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

"Gotham: The Fifth and Final Season" & "Gotham: The Complete Series"


GOTHAM: THE COMPLETE FIFTH AND FINAL SEASON

ON BLU-RAYTM AND DVD JUNE 11, 2019

Includes All 12 Action-Packed Episodes Plus All-New Bonus Features

Gotham: The Complete Series -- Featuring All Five Seasons –
Will Also Be Available Day-and-Date

VIZ Media Details Release of THE WORLD NEXT DOOR Video Game

Award-Winning Narrative-Driven Puzzle Battler Launches for the Nintendo Switch console and PC/Mac

One:12 Collective Gomez - Agent Edition

Prepared for any inter-dimensional mission, this insecta-sapien of mystery comes complete with an impressive arsenal consisting of a takedown “construct-rifle” that forms several weapons and conceals neatly in his boom box sidekick, Boom Boom. Also included are his trusty Cosmic Pea-Shooter, a small blaster pistol with a big kick, the Zip-Sword with sheath and adjustable cross-body strap, and two Doom Cocktail grenades.

DC Expands Walmart Program to Include DC Collectibles

DC EXPANDS WALMART PROGRAM TO INCLUDE DC COLLECTIBLES

Fan-Favorite BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Statue Line Now Available in New 4" Scale
First Wave Includes Figures Designed by Acclaimed Artists Amanda Conner, Darwyn Cooke, Jason Fabok, Patrick Gleason, Frank Quitely and Dick Sprang

Five Points Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!

Five Points Festival announced that their Early Bird Tickets are now on sale! Get your discounted tickets for Five Points Festival in NYC at the Brooklyn Expo Center June 1-2, 2019 HERE. Tickets on-site will be more expensive.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Hasbro Reveals New UGLYDOLLS Toy - Dance Moves Moxy

Today, at New York Toy Fair Hasbro has revealed the newest doll from their UglyDoll toy line, Dance Moves Moxy! Moxy is played by powerhouse singer Kelly Clarkson in the upcoming UglyDolls movie. The Moxy doll captures all the energetic spirit of the movie, she talks, sings and dances. Dance Moves Moxy has over 50 phrases and even includes snippets of the UglyDolls film’s signature song “Couldn’t Be Better.” 

Bluefin Announces New GEARS OF WAR Action Figures By Storm Collectibles

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES NEW “GEARS OF WAR” ACTION FIGURES FROM STORM COLLECTIBLES

Pre-Orders Open For A New Line Of 1/12 Scale Fully Articulated Figures Based On The Smash Hit Video Game Property And Set To Debut This Summer; A Special Game Stop Exclusive Marcus Fenix Variant Figure Also Announced

DC Collectibles Reveals DC ¡LUCHA EXPLOSIVA! and DC PRIME in New 2019 Lineup

TÉCNICOS! RUDOS!
 DC COLLECTIBLES WILL SMASH INTO NEW YORK TOY FAIR WITH DC ¡LUCHA EXPLOSIVA! AN ALL-NEW 7" ACTION FIGURE LINE COMBINING THE WORLD OF MEXICAN LUCHADORES WITH ICONIC DC SUPER HEROES 

New Premium-Grade 9" DC PRIME Action Figure Line by Acclaimed Designer Duo Riccardo Federici and Wonil Song Set to Debut in 2019

Additional Collectibles Debuting in 2019 Include DC ENGINES OF CHAOS Statue Line and New Character Additions to Best-Selling Lines

Factory Entertainment Teams Up With Monty Python For New Collectibles

Factory Entertainment Teams Up With Monty Python For New Collectibles
Concord, CA - Factory Entertainment, Inc., announced today that the company has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement via Bravado International Group to produce collectibles from Monty Python.

ICON HEROES New York Toy Fair 2019 Preview

Karate Kid 6 inch Action Figures
From the hit 1984 film The Karate Kid comes Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence 6 inch scale action figures!  Each action figure features an incredible likeness of the actors along with a whopping 29 points of articulation, additional heads and hands for maximum poseability and fun!

GKIDS & Fathom Events Return With New Studio Ghibli Series in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019

GKIDS and Fathom Events Return with a New Studio
Ghibli Series Lineup of Celebrated Animated
Masterpieces in U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2019
 
Nine of Studio Ghibli’s Most Cherished Films, Including Multiple Anniversary and
Star-Studded Titles, Hit the Big Screen Beginning This Spring With ‘STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2019’

CAPTAIN MARVEL LANDS ON THE NEW COVER OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREE

CAPTAIN MARVEL LANDS ON THE NEW COVER OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREE

BRIE LARSON GOES HIGHER, FURTHER, AND FASTER FOR A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THE THRILLING NEW MARVEL STUDIOS FILM

PLUS, D23 TAKES READERS UNDER DUMBO’S BIG TOP; AVENGERS: ENDGAME DIRECTORS ANTHONY AND JOE RUSSO TEASE WHAT’S IN STORE FOR EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES; AND ANT-MAN AND THE WASP ARE READY TO BATTLE HYDRA IN THE NEWEST ATTRACTION AT HONG KONG DISNEYLAND

Pop-Culture Collectors Are Spinning Out Over Factory Entertainment’s REVOS

Concord, CA - Factory Entertainment, Inc., announced today that it will be expanding its REVOS™ vinyl figure line with brand new additions set to be released later this year.
 
REVOS™ are not your everyday static vinyl figures. REVOs™ (pronounced rē-vōs) are the world's first vinyl figures with a unique twist—collectability and play value! Each stylized 4 inch tall figure features a proprietary self-righting mechanism built into its base, which means you can spin’em, rock‘em, revolve’em and knock‘em, but you literally can’t put them down!
 
The first two waves of REVOS™, consisting of characters from Jurassic Park, IT, Beetlejuice and Nightmare on Elm Street, are flying off retail shelves now.

Factory Entertainment To Produce Star Trek Officially Licensed Collectibles

Factory Entertainment To Produce Star TrekTM Officially Licensed Collectibles
Concord, CA - Factory Entertainment, Inc., is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with CBS Consumer Products to produce collectibles for all Star Trek movie and TV titles.

Kidrobot New York Toy Fair 2019 Previews

Kidrobot Announces New York Toy Fair 2019 Product Release Previews


(Broomfield, CO) – February 13 – Kidrobot heads to the big apple for New York Toy Fair 2019, February 16th – 19th at Booth #5302 and joins parent company and sister brands NECA, Yummy World, WizKids and Chia Pet. Kidrobot will display the top items of 2018 and upcoming 2019 product releases from Sanrio, The Addams Family, Andy Warhol, Arcane Divination, Jeremyville and Frank Kozik.

Factory Entertainment Returns To Pepperland With THE BEATLES & YELLOW SUBMARINE Officially Licensed Collectibles

Factory Entertainment Returns To Pepperland With THE BEATLES & YELLOW SUBMARINE Officially Licensed Collectibles
Concord, CA - Factory Entertainment, Inc.announced today that the company has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Apple Corps Limited to once again produce collectibles based on the legendary musical group The Beatles and their landmark animated film, Yellow Submarine.

McFarlane Toys and DC Team Up to Create Collector Figures Starting in 2020

Tempe, Ariz., - February 12,  2019, 2019 – Batman, Superman and the entire roster of DC’s iconic characters have a new place to hang up their capes and cowls. McFarlane Toys, an award-winning toy company, announced today they have entered into a three-year global licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, to release DC Multiverse collector figures in both mass and specialty retail spaces. Beginning early 2020, McFarlane Toys will bring dozens of the iconic DC comic books, video games and feature films’ near-endless stable of characters to life with 6” – 12” ultra-posable action figures, corresponding accessories and vehicles branded DC Multiverse.

Diamond Select Toys to Purchase Gentle Giant, Ltd. Assets

Both Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant Ltd. have long been known for delivering high-quality busts, statues and action figures to collectors worldwide. Now, fans can get the best of both worlds, as DST finalizes the purchase of select assets of Gentle Giant, taking over manufacturing and distribution of many of the company’s key lines.

Beginning February 1, Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, LLC, will assume operations for all of Gentle Giant’s existing licenses, and release previously developed and newly created busts, statues and scaled-up vintage action figures. Any in-progress and future products will be offered to retailers through the Previews catalog, published by DST’s sister company Diamond Comic Distributors.

Factory Entertainment Debuting KUZOS™ Diecast Metal Collectibles At New York Toy Fair

Factory Entertainment Debuting KUZOS™ Diecast Metal Collectibles At New York Toy Fair
Concord, CA - Factory Entertainment, Inc., announced today that it will be unveiling its brand new line of miniature diecast metal pop-culture collectibles, called KUZOS™, at New York Toy Fair on February 16, 2019.

ZAG AMERICA’S “ZAG HEROEZ™: POWER PLAYERS™” TO DEBUT ON CARTOON NETWORK

Santa Monica, CA – Feb. 2019 – Today, ZAG America, a global independent entertainment studio specializing in world-class storytelling across TV, film and digital platforms, announced Cartoon Network has secured the broadcast rights to the upcoming animated series, “Power Players” – expected to debut from 2019. Developed by Jeremy Zag, written by Man of Action (Ben 10, Big Hero 6) and co-produced by OnEntertainment, the new series will also include the development of a multi-segment toy line in partnership with Playmates Toys. The action figure and role play will give kids worldwide the chance to immerse themselves in the on-screen action just like the heroes of the show. The launch of the highly anticipated series is the first between ZAG America and Cartoon Network, in addition to ZAG’s first partnership with Playmates Toys.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

MAZINGER Z: INFINITY Anime Film Arrives On Home Media From VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF MAZINGER Z: INFINITY

Feature Film Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Series
Debuts On Blu-ray And DVD

"Justice League vs. The Fatal Five" coming March 30 on Digital & April 16 on 4K/Blu-ray

"Justice League vs. The Fatal Five," an all-new entry in the popular DC Universe Movies series. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the film will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting March 30, 2019 and 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on April 16, 2019.

One:12 Collective The Warriors Deluxe Box Set

Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective The Warriors Deluxe Box Set is now available for pre-order.

“Warriors, come out to pla-ay!”
February 9, 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the timeless cult hit, ‘The Warriors’. In honor of this occasion, The Warriors join the One:12 Collective with a four-figure deluxe box set and are packaged together in a special edition, collector-friendly metal tin - perfect for displaying alongside the gang!
The One:12 Collective The Warriors Deluxe Box Set includes Ajax, Swan, and two Baseball Furies.
Swan & Ajax both come outfitted in leather look vests. Swan comes battle-ready with a switchblade, baseball bat, and two Molotov cocktails – one with and one without a flame. Ajax is always ready for a rumble and comes complete with a baseball bat and a pair of handcuffs.
The Baseball Furies, both leader and soldier, are outfitted in their signature Baseball Furies uniforms. Both are ready to bring their A-game and each come complete with a baseball bat.
After being accused of killing Cyrus, president of the Gramercy Riffs, The Warriors soon have every gang in New York City out to get revenge. The turf battle rages from Coney Island to the Bronx as The Warriors fight to make their way back home.

NY Toy Fair Sneak Peek: DC, Marvel, Kingdom Hearts, Bruce Lee and More!

It’s that magical time of year, when toy companies from around the world descend on New York City for the International Toy Fair! Pictures of the newest toys splatter across the Interwebs, and we all get to go gaga over products that may not see the light for many months. Well, Diamond Select Toys is one of those companies, and here are some images of products that will be on display, and are currently up for pre-order, but won’t hit stores until summer or fall. And be on the lookout for more DST reveals leading up to the show!


Bruce Lee Minimates Series 1 Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys release! Bruce Lee returns to the Minimates mini-figure line! One of the original Minimates licenses when the line first began, the acclaimed martial artist makes his 2-inch debut in this all-new box set! The many looks of Bruce Lee are on display here, as his Dojo, Clawed, Track Suit and Casual looks make up the four-pack. Each has interchangeable parts and accessories, and the set includes bonus accessories to create alternate looks. Designed by Barry Bradfield! (Item #FEB192441, SRP: $24.99)

Adult Swim Limited Edition Loot Crate

Adult Swim has teamed up with Loot Crate to release a Limited Edition Adult Swim Crate. This crate is filled with Robot Chicken collectibles, apparel and more... You can order yours HERE for $39.99 + Shipping. These will ship out in the Spring of 2019.

Mondo Announces Disney Licensing Partnership

MONDO TO BRING DISNEY MAGIC TO APPAREL, COLLECTIBLES,
GAMES AND MORE IN 2019 AND BEYOND
Austin, TX – February 2019 – Mondo is thrilled to announce their official license from Disney, with plans to create new products across apparel, collectibles, games, and more. To kick things off, Mondo is excited to unveil their first collectible pins for Mickey Mouse as well as new tiki mugs featuring Sorcerer Mickey from Disney’s Fantasia and Ducktails’ Scrooge McDuck.

“Imagination is often associated with Disney, and rightfully so. Through their films, animated classics, and characters, Disney's pantheon has inspired generations, old and young, to dream big. For us here at Mondo, it's no different. We've all had our imagination stirred by Disney in one form or another in the work we do- whether it's to design better, dig deeper for inspiration, or just add more heart. With this in mind, we couldn't be more proud of what we're bringing to both Disney and Mondo fans alike. From our pins and tiki mugs, as well as other fun items down the line, we're taking our queue from Walt himself- ‘If you can dream it, you can do it,” said Mondo Creative Director for Toys/Collectibles Brock Otterbacher.

Obvious Plant's 'Museum of Toys' opening March 1st in Los Angeles

OBVIOUS PLANT
presents
OBVIOUS PLANT’S MUSEUM OF TOYS
   
Subversive Toy Maker and Famed Social Media Artist OBVIOUS PLANT Transforms His Online World of Toys into a Mind-Blowing Real-World Museum Experience

OPENING RECEPTION
March 1, 2019 | 7pm - 11pm

MUSEUM RUN
March 2 - 17, 2019 | 12pm - 9pm

TICKETS
$10
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4075536

OBVIOUS PLANT’S MUSEUM OF TOY’S @ START POP UP
2270 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Toys That Time Forgot Vol 2 Kickstarter

Toys That Time Forgot Vol 2 Kickstarter has been up for a few days now and looks close to hitting their goal. If you don't know, these books shows a lot of different toy lines that never made it to toy shelves. Vol 2 will feature toys from The Last Starfighter, Inhumanoids, Dinotopia and a lot more. This here is Toy History! We loved Vol. 1 and look forward to Vol. 2! Go HERE to back this awesome project! 

Summer in Mara - A Tropical Adventure on Kickstarter

Summer in Mara, the new game by Chibig Studio, is on Kickstarter. Set in a tropical archipelago, Summer in Mara is a summer adventure about taking care of your own island, farming your land and crafting new tools. Also, you can sail away to explore the ocean.

Koa lives by her own in the home island. Mara, the ocean that brings us life, has always called her. Now, with her boat, she can explore this ocean and discover new islands.

With new islands come, new people, ready to meet you and trade with you.Befriend them is very important since it will make Mara a better place. Because the ocean is in danger. An evil corporation called Elit wants to conquer and exploit Mara's resources.

Koa needs your help to finish Mara's story.

Five Points Festival Kaiju Dunny Series Release Party & O-MIKU Paint Party

Five Points Festival is hosting 2 pop-up events later this coming week. The first on is this Friday, February 15th which is the Kaiju Dunny Battle Release party.  There will be 4 artists in attendance which is James Groman, Jeff Lamm, Rampage Toys & Bwana Spoons. It's NYC so you never know who else will stop by. The pop-up starts at 6PM. Free entry but you can RSVP HERE.

Pop Art Cat Plushies by Kidrobot x Andy Warhol

NEW Pop Art Cat Plushies by
Kidrobot x Andy Warhol

Now Available at Kidrobot.com

"For the Love" A3 Riso Prints by LUNARTIK

Artist LUNARTIK has just released "For the Love" A3 Riso Prints in their online store HERE for £25.