Artist D-Lux's Rikishi Kickstarter Project

Artist Dan D-Lux Orosco needs your help on Kickstarter! He needs our help to fund his Rikishi (Sumo Wrestler) figure. The figure is going to be pretty big at 8-9" tall, 4-5" wide and have 5 points of articulation. This figure will be sculpted, molded and produced in Japan.

We have seen the many customs that D-Lux has done over the years. I can personally say that I own a couple of his customs too. From just looking at the sketch shown in the video, it looks pretty good. Can't wait until he posts more pictures which I hope is soon.

Check out Dan's (D-Lux) Kickstarter page to view more info about his project as well updates and of course checking out what you will receive for pledging.

NECA's SDCC Exclusive Gizmo in Package

NECA posted this on their Twitter showing their SDCC Exclusive Gizmo in Package for $20. A limited amount will be available on Amazon. So stoked for this!

Spoonful of Star Wars @ SDCC

If you were not able to attend Designercon last year, you missed the Spoonful of Star Wars Show. The good news is that the Spoonful of Star Wars show will be at SDCC at DKE's Booth #4728.

Dov Kelemer & Sarah Jo Marks (owners of DKE) commissioned artist Bwana Spoons to reinterpret each Vintage Kenner Star Wars action figure from 1977-1985. There are over 100 original paintings.

To read more about this awesome show click HERE.

Lulubell x Jon Knox's Jeffrey in Vinyl

Lulubell has announced Jon Knox's Jeffrey will be available in Vinyl form. That's right, we have seen this guy in Resin form. Look for the Unpainted Lavender Jeffrey to go on sale Wednesday 12PM Pacific Time @ Lulubell for $28.

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Balls Out 3 at The Grasshut

Balls Out 3 at The Grasshut in Portland, Oregon. Opening Reception is Thursday, July 7th from 6-9PM. Looking at their show flyer there's a lot of awesome artists participating!

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Disney Pixar's Brave Trailer

Disney/Pixar's Brave Trailer. Brave is scheduled to hit Theaters in 2012.

Andrew Bell's SDCC 2011 Androids Teaser

Andrew Bell posted this SDCC teaser up of some new Androids designed as Brave Hereos, Masked Avengers, Super Villains and Killer Robots. (CCI /072111 / DKE4728 / 4D4D/ 10USD ).

Comic Con International - July 21, 2011, DKE Booth #4728, 4 Droids 4 Days, $10

So perhaps 1 different Android each day for $10 each at the DKE Booth. These will be released first at SDCC so not an exclusive. More info to be announced later.

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Previews Announces Additional T-Shirt Exclusives for SDCC

GODZILLA CHARCOAL T-SHIRT 2011 SDCC VERSION
After receiving a positive reactions to the IDW exclusive SDCC comic, we decided to make the image into a t-shirt! This charcoal grey t-shirt features Godzilla destroying the San Diego Convention Center and the print “San Diego 2011” to mark this famous event. Available in SM-XL: $20.00; XXL: $22.00

MINI-MATES GREY T-SHIRT 2011 SDCC VERSION
With the growing popularity of the MiniMates™ brand, their universe expands with an exclusive SDCC t-shirt! This  grey shirt features the MiniMates characters in a “Greetings from San Diego” design—mimicking the legendary cover art to Bruce Springsteen’s 1973 album, Greeting from Asbury Park. Available in SM-XXL: $20.00
Make sure to drop by the PREVIEWS/Diamond booth (#2401) to view each T-shirt and to receive a listing of Diamond retailers that will be selling the items on the show floor. 

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Previews / Diamond SDCC 2011 Exclusives

Previews/Diamond announces their lineup of the Exclusives that will be sold at SDCC through select retailers on the show floor. You will need to stop by the Previews/Diamond booth # 2401 to pick up a list that will tell you which retailer has which exclusive.

DOLLHOUSE: EPITAPHS #1 2011 SDCC VERSION
Exclusive original cover! Retailer Bonus: 1 in every 5 copy that is picked up at the SDCC will be signed by creators Jed Whedon, Andrew Chambliss, & Maurissa Tancharoen! Overwhelmed by multiple personalities after mind-altering technology, Alpha must save mankind from itself as the viral technology turns everyone into murderous automatons. The fate of the world rests in the hands of Psychotic Alpha.
LIMITED TO 2,500 COPIES
Comic SRP: $3.50

ULTIMATE COMICS FALLOUT #1 2011 SDCC VERSION
Exclusive white variant cover! The end before the beginning: After the death of Spider-Man, the Ultimate Universe will be re-born with the appearance of a new Spider-Man. This exclusive is the ultimate in SDCC Marvel exclusives!
LIMITED TO 3,000 COPIES
Comic SRP: $3.99  

GODZILLA: GANGSTERS & GOLIATHS #1 2011 SDCC VERSION
Exclusive original cover with Godzilla attacking the San Diego Convention Center! Join Detective Makoto Sato as he travels to Monster Island and faces extinction from both gangsters and goliaths. His survival depends on his wit and the help of some unusual friends.
LIMITED TO 5,000 COPIES
Comic SRP: $3.99

WALKING DEAD #87 2011 SDCC VERSION
Exclusive zombie photo cover! We learn to carry on without them … Relive the undead in this latest installment of Walking Dead. This exclusive features a Zombie photo cover. Revel in the horror as County Sheriff Rick Grimes awakes from a coma to see that the world has been ravaged by a zombie epidemic and he must fight to survive.
LIMITED TO 5,000 COPIES
Comic SRP: $2.99

GREEN LANTERN MOVIE
LIGHT-UP BE@RBRICK 2011 SDCC VERSION
As Green Lantern takes to the big screen this Summer, be sure to grab this exclusive Be@rbrick equipped with a light-up lantern!
LIMITED TO 1,500 COPIES
Figure SRP: $16.99

EMMA FROST BISHOUJO STATUE 2011 SDCC VERSION
Exclusive clear form! Grab this exclusive Kotobukiya Bishoujo statue of Emma Frost as The White Queen! Standing eight-inches tall atop an environmental display base, the X-men mutant is highlighted by a bishoujo-styled face along with Frost’s flowing hair and cape. Be sure to add The White Queen to your Marvel X Bishoujo Collection of iconic superheroines and villains!
LIMITED TO 1,500 COPIES
Statue SRP: $59.99

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM MINIMATES BOX SET 2011 SDCC VERSION
This exclusive four-pack of minimates features the greatest heroes of “Marvel vs. Capcom 3”! Dante, Phoenix, Arthur and Deadpool are displayed in their “Player 2” colors and stand 2.5 inches tall. Sculpted exclusively by Diamond Select Toys, these mini-figures are a must for your collection!
LIMITED TO 3,000 COPIES
Minimates Box Set SRP: $17.99

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IDW x Walter Simonson’s The Mighty Thor: Artist’s Edition

IDW to offer a limited Comic-Con exclusive edition featuring a variant cover, only available through IDW at the convention. You can now pre-order both editions direct from IDW Publishing for pick up at Comic-Con. The regular edition is also available for mail delivery, and orders will be filled after San Diego Comic-Con. The Comic-Con exclusive edition will only be available at the convention. Please click here to pre-order.

Walter Simonson will appear at the IDW booth every day during the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, signing copies of his artist edition of The Mighty Thor.

WALTER SIMONSON’S THOR: ARTIST’S EDITION San Diego Comic-Con Edition ($100, hardcover, black and white, 176 pages, 12” x 17”) will only be available through IDW during San Diego Comic-Con, and is now available for pre-order through IDWPublishing.com.

Impact Wrestling Comic Con Event

Well if going to SDCC wasn't enough, here's another event that might interest you while you are in San Diego. TNA's Impact Wrestling Comic Con Event will be held Saturday, July 23rd at the Broadway Event Center from 6PM -9PM.

Arcana Studios SDCC 2011 Exclusive & Release

KADE ART BOOK: Kade, Arcana’s enigmatic warrior makes a special appearance this SDCC with an exclusive art book, featuring original work from some of the most talented artists in the industry!  Tim Bradstreet’s unique style sets the tone with an original cover, while Tim Seeley, Brent Schoonover, Greg Horn, Kevin Mellon, Ashley Wood, Liam Sharp, Ben Templesmith, Greg Titus, and Whilce Portacio provide contributions to this amazing art book. It’s limited to 250 copies, so grab one while you can!

SIDESHOWS SDCC LAUNCH EDITION: SideShows, the next Arcana hit by Erik Hendrix & Michael Nelsen is still months away from official release, but you can see it here first! It’s 1950’s Las Vegas & the mob enlisted former circus attractions as their aces in the hole. These SideShows had a little secret — they really did have the abilities they pretended to. High rollers, lounge singers, cigarettes, alcohol, and superpowers. Welcome to Las Vegas. Packed with extras not available in the retail version and limited to 100 copies!

Arcana Studios also has posted up their Panel & Signing Schedule which can be found HERE.

The Quickening Round 1 Has Begun! Let The Battle Begin!!!

 Pre-order your favorite Marmit x Amapro Penanggalan from either Grody Shogun or Velocitron HERE for $30.

The Quickening!

What is the Quickening?

"The Quickening is a whole new arena, one that pits painter against painter. And where you, the disconcerting collector will act as judge, jury and executioner. Your choice, your purchase, will seal the fate and doom one unlucky artist to suffer insurmountable humiliation. You will have blood on your hands.

Luke Rook aka Grody Shogun

"I am grody, I am gross, I am a virus, a spore growing on the surface of all the pretty things. I am small now but growing voraciously. I am hungry."

To read more about Grody Shogun / Luke Rook click HERE.

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