Marvel Minimates Ask “What If…?” for Diamond Comics’ 40th Anniversary

What if… all the Avengers had been turned into zombies? For those who watched the Marvel Studios What If…? series on Disney+, that was one of multiple realities, where Earth’s Mightiest Heroes became Earth’s most powerful undead! Now, to celebrate Diamond Comic Distributors’ 40^th anniversary, Diamond Select Toys has unleashed a set of Marvel Minimates based on that episode!

In this all-new six-pack, Sorcerer Spider-Man and Scott Lang’s Head in a Jar face (each with their own cape) face off against zombie versions of Captain America, Iron Man, Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch. Each 2-inch Minimate features multiple points of articulation, and all six come packaged in a hexagonal blister card. All were designed by long-time Minimates artist Barry Bradfield.

Minimates are celebrating their 20^th anniversary in 2022, including an unprecedented 19 consecutive years of Marvel Minimates. The 83^rd series of Marvel Minimates, starring the Fantastic Four, is available July 20.

The What If…? Minimates set will ship to stores this fall – find a store at comicshoplocator.com, or order at diamondselecttoys.com!

Diamond Comics' 40th Anniversary Snake Eyes Gallery Diorama

Look out, Cobra! The Joe team's ninja commando Snake Eyes returns to the Gallery Diorama line for Diamond Comics’ 40^th anniversary. It's the DCD 40th GI Joe Gallery Snake Eyes Animated PVC Diorama, and it's available for pre-order now!

 

Depicting the silent warrior in his cartoon colors, sword raised as he and his pet wolf Timber race across a battlefield, this Gallery Diorama stands approximately 10 inches tall. It comes packaged in a full-color window box and is made of high-quality PVC. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle! Yoooo Joe! 

 

​Pre-order today for late summer shipping!

Gentle Giant Ltd Announces Their First Two SDCC 2017 Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd announced their first 2 SDCC 2017 exclusives today. The first one is the Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) Star Wars 40th Anniversary Classic Mini Bust.

Smuggler's Bounty Star Wars 40th Anniversary Unboxing

The Smuggler's Bounty theme for May 2017 was Star Wars 40th Anniversary. We didn't really know what else to expect besides the POP Deluxe that was revealed early on. Check out our unboxing pictures below:

PREVIEWS Exclusive Star Wars 40th Anniversary Opening Crawl Scarves

 

Diamond, Mighty Fine Keep Star Wars Close With PREVIEWS Exclusive 40^th Anniversary Opening Crawl Scarves

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (June 6, 2017) – To celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, Diamond and Mighty Fine are proud to release three new lightweight Previews Exclusive (PX) opening crawl scarves to a comic shop near you.

Star Wars Black Series 40th Anniversary 6-Inch Figures Wave 2

Here's Wave 2 of the Star Wars Black Series 40th Anniversary 6-inch Figures which features Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, C3PO, Sand People, Jawa & Death Squad Commander. You can pre-order these from our friends at Entertainment Earth HERE for $164.99. Entertainment Earth is selling them by the case so you'll get doubles of certain figures as well as Free Shipping in the USA.

Mark Hamill Pranks Star Wars Fans

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, Omaze rounded up a bunch of superfans to act out iconic Star Wars scenes, but what they were not ready for was their surprise co-star: the REAL Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)! 

Mark is encouraging fans to participate in the latest Star Wars: Force For Change campaign at omaze.com/StarWars which is running through May 11. Fans have the chance to be in the upcoming Han Solo movie, attend the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and spend the night at Skywalker Ranch! Mark also announces one more reward which is you could have lunch in LA with him and get 2 tickets to a pre-screening of The Last Jedi. The best part is that every donation supports UNICEF and Starlight Children’s Foundation - two incredible children charities.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD & Blu-ray Combo

Dark Sky Films presents The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD & Blu-ray Combo. Dark Sky Films digitally re-mastered this movie for the first time using an all -new 4K digital transfer and newly created 7.1 surround sound mix. This release marks the only transfer of the film to go back to the original 16mm A/B rolls which was the actual film that rolled through the cameras.

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein 40th Anniversary Blu-ray Release

40 Years Later, Mel Brooks’ Favorite Creation Comes to Life with a One-of-a-kind Anniversary Blu-ray™ September 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

40 Lucky Fans Have a Chance to Win a Rare Autographed Set Photo from Mel Brooks!

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 14, 2014) – The scariest comedy of all time gets resurrected as Young Frankenstein: 40th Anniversary arrives on Blu-ray September 9 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Comedy icons Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr and Madeline Kahn star in Mel Brooks’ brilliantly outrageous riff on Mary Shelley’s classic story of Frankenstein. After inheriting his grandfather’s castle in Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein (Wilder) follows in his ancestor’s freaky footsteps as he sets out to reanimate a dead body in Brooks’ “funniest, most cohesive comedy to date.” (The New York Times)

Hello Kitty at Petco Interactive Zone

Sanrio / Hello Kitty was back at SDCC this year. They had a small booth inside the convention center. They had a bigger set up outside the exhibit hall in the Petco Interactive Zone. This year they had Hello Kitty's House filled with Hello Kitty merchandise which was on display only. Hello Kitty was also available to take pictures with and of course to give you a Hug. For Hello Kitty's 40th Anniversary, they are seeing how many hugs Hello Kitty can get from around the world. They were also there to promote the Hello Kitty Con which takes place in later October / early November in Los Angeles. They were also doing free nail art and temporary tattoos. More pics after the jump.

Upper Deck Hello Kitty SDCC 2014 Bundle Exclusive

Upper Deck will have exclusive Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary Bundle. Each Bundle is $10 and includes a mini figure and oversized trading card. As a bonus you will also receive a Hello Kitty Trading Card Fun Pack. Purchase all 4 of the 40th Anniversary Bundles and you will receive a free rare Hello Kitty Black Glitter figurine.

$10 each or purchase all 4 bundles for $35. 

Info via Comic-Con & Upper Deck

Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary Shot Glasses Set of 4 SDCC 2014 Exclusive

Another Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang POW! SDCC 2014 Exclusive. Pick up your Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Shot Glasses Set of 4 for $17.99 at Booth #2343 or you can pre-order it HERE.