Thursday, March 21, 2019

Steve Aoki's Neon Future Comic Book

Neon Future is set roughly 30 years in the future in an America that has outlawed advanced technology. A civil war is brewing between the Augmented, an oppressed class of people who have chosen to integrate technology into their bodies, and the Authentic, who have not.  The resistance movement “Neon Future” is led by the mysterious Kita Sovee (a character modeled after Steve Aoki), who strives to bring peace, by showing the world a brighter future in harmony with technology.  
The first issue features collectible variant covers designed by Jheremy Raapack (“Injustice: Gods Among Us,” “Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight,” and “Hulk Smash.") Neil Edwards (“The Avengers,” “Superman,” “Spider-Man Season One”), Kim Jung Gi (Marvel “Civil War 2,” Blizzard “Siege of Lordaeron”), and Argentinian visual artist Mau Lencinas.  
The first issue of Neon Future will be released nationwide at retailers and digitally on March 27th
This comic book is the first release from publishing studio Impact Theory which focuses on stories of empowerment.  The studio was created by highly successful entrepreneur Tom Bilyeu, who co-founded the billion dollar company Quest Nutrition before creating Impact Theory. 
You can pick up the first issue at booth #1221 if you're attending Wondercon which is March 29th-31st. 

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment & Warner Archive College bring Premieres, Panels to WonderCon 2019

WBHE will host two World Premieres at WonderCon, and WAC will host three entertaining panels!


-- Friday, March 29 from 1:00-2:00pm in Room 207, Warner Archive Collection presents Jonny Quest: Better in Blu

-- Friday, March 29 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Arena, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents World Premiere of Justice League vs. The Fatal Five.

-- Saturday, March 30 from 11:30am-12:30pm in Room 300D, Warner Archive Collection presents WAC-X: A 10-year Celebration! 

-- Saturday, March 30 from 12:30-1:30pm in Room 300D, Warner Archive Collection presents Man From Atlantis

-- Sunday, March 31 from 1:45-3:45pm in the Arena, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents World Premiere of Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

IDW Announces Panels, Booth Signings, and Exclusives for WonderCon 2019

IDW Announces WonderCon 2019 Exclusives,
Panels, and Booth Signing Schedules

Big Exclusives and Exceptional Creators at WonderCon Booth #1109!

Diamond Select Toys is Bringing Prototypes and a Panel to C2E2

Diamond Select Toys, currently celebrating its 20th birthday, is returning once more to Chicago to participate in C2E2, the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo! From Friday, March 22 through Sunday March 24th, DST will be selling some of their latest releases at Booth 807, showing off upcoming products and even hosting a panel!

DST will bring their full library of in-development prototypes to the show, including items that were seen for the first time at NY Toy Fair in February, and some that have never been seen at all! Marvel, DC, Kingdom Hearts, John Wick, Bruce Lee, Godzilla, Iron Giant, Predator, Castlevania, Westworld, Sonic the Hedgehog and more will be on display, as well as items from Gentle Giant Ltd., so come by the booth to plan out your year of collecting!

And on Friday, at 1:45 PM, DST will host “Diamond Select Toys: The Best of All Worlds” in room S403. Marketing Supervisor Zach Oat and prototype painter Jeff Stephens will discuss upcoming products, engage in a Q&A and give out some door prizes!

New Trailer for Made In Abyss

Presented in partnership with Fathom Events, tickets for MADE IN ABYSS: Journey’s Dawn are available at participating box offices all over the country and online at www.MadeInAbyssMovies.com and www.FathomEvents.com.
·         3/20 - Subtitled screenings
·         3/25 - English dub screenings

The anime is based on the manga and original anime series, and one biggest selling points of the film is the art direction of Osamu Masayama who comes from a long career animating and overseeing animation at Studio Ghibli. His work helps to elevate the animation and artistic style of the film and works nicely with the skills of Masayuki Kojima, best known for his previous directorial role in creating the acclaimed Monster anime series.

Synopsis
The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy name Reg. Together, they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

Factory Entertainment Announces STIX™ Walking Sticks

Pop-culture lovers wear their fandom with pride, and Factory Entertainment believes it's high time that boring old walking sticks receive a fashionable update worthy of those who are impeccably geek-chic.

STIX™ Walking Sticks are far from ordinary canes. Fans first select a solid eucalyptus wood cane shaft, in either black or brown. They can then choose from a variety of interchangeable toppers (sold separately), giving them a different look for every day of the week. The first wave of toppers features Batman, The Joker, The Flash and Breaking Bad's Heisenberg.

Walking stick shafts are a standard 36 inch length and come with a removable tip protector. 

Each cane topper comes in a sturdy collector box to protect it when not in use.

Whether used as a fashion accessory or a functional cane, STIX™ will make any pop-culture fan stand out from the crowd!

Pre-order cane toppers for $49.99 and cane shafts for $29.99 HERE.

Burst-A-Box Trick 'r Treat: Sam

Mezco’s Burst-A-Box is a pop culture infused twist on one of the most beloved, classic toys, the jack-in-the-box.
The Trick ‘r Treat Burst-A-Box features Sam – part pumpkin, part supernatural being. Sam is the enforcer of the rules of Halloween and shows no mercy to those who disrespect his holiday.
This fully functioning jack-in-the-box is approximately 14” tall when “popped”. The Burst-A-Box features a detailed head sculpt and a clothed spring body, all encased in a tin music box.
Designed after his appearance in the film, Sam features a burlap sack head sculpt with button eyes and orange pajamas.
Burst-A-Box Trick ‘r Treat Sam comes packaged popped-out of his tin and perfect for display in a collector-friendly window box.

Burst-A-Box Trick 'r Treat: Sam is available for preorder at https://mezcotoyz.com/burst-a-box-trick-r-treat-sam.

In Stores Now From DST: Black Panther, Infinity War and Gwenpool

Fans of the Marvel Universe, specifically the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have plenty to look for this week, as six new Marvel items have shipped to comic shops across North America, five of them from the MCU! Black Panther and the Iron Spider each do double statue duty this week, while Thor and Groot team up in action figure form, and Gwenpool does her own thing! Read on for details, then find a store at comicshoplocator.com or order online at shop.diamondselecttoys.com!

Marvel Comic Premier Collection Gwenpool Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Merc with a Smirk leaps into the Marvel Premier Collection with this dynamic sculpture! The death artist formerly known as Gwen Poole wields twin katanas as she lands a jetée amid pizza boxes and tiny MODOKs in this limited-edition 12-inch-scale statue. With only 3,000 pieces made, the statue comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full color box. Hand-sculpted by Clayburn Moore! (Item # MAY182306, SRP: $150.00)

Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles


HEROES UNITE TO COMBAT
MOUNTING VILLAINOUS PLANS AS
WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT, DC
AND NICKELODEON PRESENT

BATMAN VS.
TEENAGE MUTANT
NINJA TURTLES

COMING TO
4K Ultra HD™,
BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DIGITAL

OWN IT EARLY ON DIGITAL ON MAY 14;
4K ULTRA HD & BLU-RAY DEBUT ON JUNE 4

VIZ Media Details Activities & Guests For CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR
CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2019

Celebrate BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS With Panels And Autograph Sessions At C2E2

Friday, March 8, 2019

Karate Kid Action Figures and DC Statues from Icon Heroes

The Karate Kid Daniel Larusso Action Figure
Icon Heroes presents the 6-inch scale Daniel Larusso action figure from the classic film The Karate Kid.  This fully poseable action figure features 29 points of articulation and includes three interchangeable heads and six hands.  Relive the excitement of the All-Valley Tournament!
SRP $39.99
 

DreamWorks Animation Announces She-Ra WonderCon Panel

DreamWorks Animation Television Announces
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power WonderCon Panel
 
DreamWorks Animation Television is set to present fan favorite She-Ra and the Princesses of Power at WonderCon 2019.  Executive producer Noelle Stevenson, voice talent Aimee Carrero (Adora/She-Ra), AJ Michalka (Catra), Karen Fukuhara (Glimmer), Marcus Scribner (Bow), and Lauren Ash (Scorpia) will be offering sneak peeks of season 2 and a panel discussion moderated by Entertainment Weekly's Dana Schwartz. The highly-anticipated second season is set to debut exclusively on Netflix April 26!

Super7 Launches SuperSports™ with MLB License

SAN FRANCISCO, CA., March 6, 2019- Super7®, the San Francisco based toy and pop-culture lifestyle design house is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand: SupersportsTM by Super7®. SupersportsTM takes Super7’s passion for toys and pop-culture, pairs it with their design driven aesthetic, and applies it to the world of sports, creating a new multi-category line of unique collectibles for sport fans worldwide.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

MARVEL RETURNS TO WONDERCON WITH AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF NEW AND RETURNING SERIES

MARVEL RETURNS TO WONDERCON WITH
AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF NEW AND RETURNING SERIES

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger Panel Will Be Mayhem On Friday, March 29th

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Returns With An Exclusive Premiere Of Season Six On Saturday, March 30th

Join Us For Marvel Animation’s World Premiere Of Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron On Sunday, March 31st

Diamond Select Toys' Toy Fair Round-Up

Diamond Select Toys dazzled visitors with a variety of new product lines at this year’s New York Toy Fair, including new Bruce Lee action figures, Godzilla Vinimates, and a Captain Marvel Gallery PVC! Now we have official images of some of those products, as well as ordering information – pre-order through your local comic shop or favorite online retailer for a fall 2019 delivery!


Bruce Lee Select Yellow Jumpsuit Action Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! This 7-inch scale action figure of Bruce Lee features some of the most dynamic articulation ever in a Select figure! Wearing his most famous outfit, the martial arts master sports 21 points of articulation, allowing him to strike the most action-packed poses, and includes an interchangeable head, six interchangeable hands and fists, as well as nunchuks and spinning nunchuks. Designed by Yuri Tming and sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #MAR192442, SRP: $29.99)

One:12 Collective Captain Marvel

From the upcoming and highly-anticipated Marvel film, Captain Marvel joins the One:12 Collective.
The One:12 Collective Captain Marvel figure features 3 head portraits with the likeness of Brie Larson. One masked head features glow-in-the-dark eyes, highlighting her superpowers. Captain Marvel is accompanied by her space-travel companion and pet cat, Goose.