Fanhome Launches Knight Rider KITT Car Build-Up Model

Originally aired with Universal Studios, Glen A. Larson’s Knight Rider set millions of fans glued to the TV screen in the 80’s, and now fans, collectors, and hobbyists alike can build a step-by-step exact replica at a 1:8 scale of the nostalgic gem.

LEGO Dimensions Adds LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider Expansion Packs

LEGO® Dimensions™ Adds Expansion Packs Based on The LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider 

New Story Pack Lets Gamers Play LEGO Batman’s Big Screen Adventure and Build the Batcomputer atop the LEGO Toy Pad

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today the release of three new expansion packs for LEGO Dimensions, the LEGO toy and videogame hybrid.  The LEGO® Batman Movie Story Pack, Excalibur Batman Fun Pack and Knight Rider Fun Pack broaden the selection of the world’s most popular entertainment brands allowing players to customize their LEGO Dimensions gameplay experience by mixing and matching favorite characters and universes with full compatibility.

The LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider Speed Into LEGO Dimensions

LEGO® Dimensions™ Expansion Packs Based on The LEGO Batman Movie and Knight Rider Announced for February 2017 Release

New Story Pack Lets Gamers Play LEGO Batman’s Big Screen Adventure

LEGO Dimensions Unveils Year 2 Content + New Trailer

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE THE EXPANSION OF

LEGO® DIMENSIONS™

Even More Blockbuster Franchises, All-New Battle Arenas, Bigger Adventure Worlds and the Introduction of Story Packs Offer Gamers New Ways to Play in 2016 and Beyond.

DST's New Releases This Week!

Diamond Select Toys has a bunch of new releases this week that will be hitting your local comic shop. First up (pics above) is:

Marvel Deadpool Metal Bottle Opener
Need to wash down your tacos with a tasty beverage? Then why not open that bottle with the most bad-ass bottle opener around? The Merc with a Mouth is now a solid metal opener, measuring just under 4 inches tall with a polished chrome finish. Magnets on the back keep him hanging around on your refrigerator, taco truck or unmarked van. Comes packaged in a collector case with full-color slipcover. (Item #SEP131921, SRP: $18)

Ghostbusters Minimates "I Love This Town" Box Set
Ghostbusters Minimates are back! The four main Ghostbusters have re-united... for a four-pack based on the final scene of the classic original film! Each 2-inch mini-figure features a new, removable proton pack and various interchangeable parts and accessories (some of them covered with marshmallow). Set comes packaged on a blister card. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV131817, SRP: $19.99)

Knight Rider KARR 1:15 Electronic Vehicle
Watch your rear fender, KITT! The evil vehicle KARR (Knight Automated Roving Robot) appeared in two of the most popular episodes of the classic TV show Knight Rider, where he quickly established himself as one of the greatest vehicular bad guys ever! An early prototype of KITT that later became his greatest foe, KARR is now a 1/15 scale electronic replica, measuring 14 inches long with working lights and sound effects, including some of KARR's classic lines from the show! Packaged in a window box with a try-me button. (Item #NOV131815, SRP: $60)

Marvel Minimates Series 54 Captain America Asst.
The new Captain America movie is on the way, but we couldn't wait to pay tribute to the First Avenger with his own dedicated assortment of Minimates! Series 54 includes four different two-packs, including Fighting Chance Captain America with Robot Red Skull, The Winter Soldier (First Appearance) with The Falcon, Baron Strucker and a Hydra Elite Soldier, and a short-packed variant set with a Hydra Elite and Madame Hydra, a.k.a. Viper! Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall and features a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #SEP131922, SRP $9.99 ea.)

Star Trek Spock Bust Bank
Saving is logical, but banks can still be fun! Satisfy your human and Vulcan halves with the first in DST's fascinating new line of Star Trek vinyl bust banks! This 8-inch rendering of the USS Enterprise's famous first officer has a coin slot in the back and an access door in the base so you can store your spare change, as well as your conflicting emotions! Sculpted by Patrick Piggott! (Item #JUL131819, SRP: $22.99)

Star Wars Commander Thire Vinyl Bust Bank
One of the greatest Clone Commanders in the Empire's history is memorialized as the newest vinyl bust bank from DST! Commander Thire (born CC-4477) commanded the Coruscant Guard, elite shock troopers that defended the capital and hunted down Separatists during the Clone Wars. This 8-inch vinyl bust bank features a detailed sculpt and paint, as well as a coin slot for inserting loose change. Sculpted by Oluf Hartvigson! (Item #AUG132040, SRP: $22.99)

Marvel Venom Metal Bottle Opener
Thirsty for vengeance? Have a cool beverage instead, courtesy of this solid metal bottle opener in the shape of Eddie Brock, a.k.a. the Spider-Man villain called Venom! Just wrap his teeth and tongue around the bottlecap of your drink of choice and voila – that thirst goes away, perhaps replaced by a hunger for juicy brains. Measuring just under 4 inches tall, this metal opener has a polished chrome finish, as well as magnets on the back to keep him on your fridge, plotting revenge. Comes packaged in a collector case with full-color slipcover. (Item #OCT131849, SRP: $18)

New Star Trek, Knight Rider & Walking Dead Releases from DST

Diamond Select Toys has 3 new releases hitting your local comic book shops this week. First up is Star Trek's IV Bounty Klingon Bird of Prey Electronic Starship and has an SRP of $70.

"From the far-flung future of 1986, comes the newest electronic starship from DST! This Klingon Bird of Prey was captured by the crew of the destroyed Enterprise, renamed "Bounty," and used to go back in time to find humpback whales. Now it's back in the present to join your collection! Measuring 19 inches wide by 12 inches long, this new edition of the Bird of Prey includes exclusive sounds, dialogue from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, plus an interchangeable set of extended landing gear with "Bounty" written on it! Comes with a display stand!"

Up next is the Knight Rider Super Pursuit Mode KITT 1:15 Electronic Vehicle with an SRP of $60.

"Super Pursuit Mode engaged! This 1/15 scale replica of the Knight Industries Two Thousand (KITT) from the popular TV show Knight Rider measures 14 inches long and features working lights and sound effects from the show, including the distinctive voice of KITT! This special Super Pursuit Mode edition depicts KITT with all of his speed-enhancing gadgets extended, and includes exclusive SPM dialogue and sound effects!

Final release this week from DST is The Walking Dead Pet Zombie Metal Bottle Opener. SRP is $18.

"This 3.5-inch solid metal bottle opener depicts the collared head of one of Michonne's pet zombies from the smash hit comic book series. Simply insert the end of a bottle in this zombie's jawless mouth, and bottle caps will come off with ease! This opener also features magnets on the back for easy refrigerator door display."

SDCC 2012 Haul: Mattel / Hot Wheels Knight Rider K.I.T.T.

 This SDCC 2012 Exclusive is Mattel / Hot Wheels' K.I.T.T. Knight Industries Two Thousand. There is also a chase version which the display case inside the box will have K.A.R.R on it instead of K.I.T.T. Look around the web or ebay and you will see. I got the regular version. More pics after the jump.

Mattel Announces SDCC 2012 Exclusives

Mattel / MattyCollector.com just announced most of their SDCC 2012 Exclusives.

Here's a list of what they will be offering so far:

• MOTU Vykron $30
• DCU Tiny Titans $20
• DC Comics Vertigo Death $30
• Disney/Pixar Cars Mater $30
• Ghostbusters Dana as Zuul $25
• Polly Pockets DC Comics Villains Set $20

To view pictures and the descriptions for the exclusives above click HERE.


The following exclusives listed below have also been announced but there is no further details on prices or pictures.

• Batman The Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters Figure $30
• Hot Wheels Masters Of The Universe Volkswagen Drag Bus 1:18 Scale
• Hot Wheels Scooby Doo Mystery Machine $20
• Hot Wheels K.I.T.T. Knight Industries Two Thousand $40
• Monster High Scarah Screams $25

If you are attending SDCC this year, some items will be available for pre-order at our voucher pre-sale from 5/30 at 9am PT through 6/14 at 11:59 pm PT for pick up at SDCC.

Updated with prices for all except the Hotwheels MOTU Volkswagen Drag Bus. Check out Mattycollector.com for pictures.