San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Collectible Show This Saturday!

This Saturday is the San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Collectible Show at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Regular show hours is from 11am -4:30pm. If you're an early bird shopper then the show opens at 9am!!! Below are the admission & parking costs.
 
Admission is $6
Children under 12 $3
Early Bird Shoppers $15 (9am-10:59am)
Fairground Parking is $8

World Of Dance Bay Area This Saturday! Last Chance to get $5 off!

Hey Bay Area! WOD is this Saturday, August 18th at the Solano County Fairgrounds. If you haven't bought your tickets yet well here's a Discount code that does not expire until Friday, 8/17/12. Purchase your tickets online and use Discount Code: TONIC to get $5 off admission.

Who will be coming? Let's see it looks like Academy of Villains will be back to try and defend their title after winning WOD Bay Area last year. You'll also see some familiar faces from ABDC such as Mos Wanted Crew, Step Boys, Funkdation Crew, Chachi Gonzalez and more. There's a lot of great dance crews, BBoy & New School Crew Battles that will be performing at WOD. If you're looking to pick up some new gear, there will a bunch of vendors selling shirts etc.... to WOD/MWC merchandise!

Kotobukiya's Star Wars Celebration Exclusive R2-A6 ARTFX+ Statue

Kotobukiya x Star Wars Celebration Exclusive R2-A6 ARTFX+ Statue. For those NOT attending can pre-order HERE starting Friday, August 17th at 10AM PST.

"Strictly limited to only 500 pieces R2-A6 stands nearly 4 inches tall and includes a magnetized base along with alternate pieces to allow for display standing upright on two legs or inclined on all three. As an added bonus each statue comes with a special serialized collector's coin commemorating Star Wars Celebration VI and Kotobukiya’s 60th Anniversary."

For those that will be attending the Star Wars Celebration stop by Kotobukiya's booth #903 to pick up this exclusive.

Gargamel's "The Thrashout Show" Crouching Miborah Exclusive

Gargamel just announced their first show at their new location titled "The Thrashout Show" which takes place August 26th. They also just announced that they will have an exclusive Crouching Miborah Exclusive for 2000yen.

Here's the translated text:

While the triumphant return from San Diego without ...
Around this time every year is the season banquet at the "THRASH OUT" had become an annual event ...
Now defunct store in Koenji, how this year? Despite the anxiety and say,
Air was injected carried the work was excellent talent cultivated in San Diego,
And now carries to hold "The THRASHOUT SHOW" exhibition in the country and "firsts" from after the transfer.
(Hot) day is hot from outside the store the store ... we will do again this year.

3 step increments will continue walking Gagameru every year, 30 was a step forward,
That thrive on support received from everyone,
There is as soon as we want to see the crystal of the techniques learned through effort.

Items for sale / exhibition
Tamaka Ikeda, Naoya Ikeda, custom paint by CHANMEN exhibited and sold (Soft Vinyl Figure).

We are planning to release (privates Mibora) Limited Edition Vinyl venue.

"THE THRASH OUT show"
(Sun) from 13:00 until 8:00 pm August 26
※ We will distribute the tickets 30 minutes before the doors open.
To prevent accidents and problems, to become your list early in the morning the day and please refrain from the day before.
Rental space Higashinakano Venue:
〒 164-0003
Higashi-Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 4-4-5-203

via Gargamel

Gentle Giant's Star Wars Jumbo Vintage Cantina Playset Prototype Giveaway

Gentle Giant is having a Giveaway of their Star Wars Jumbo Cantina Vintage Playset Prototype. This playset was on display at SDCC. Please NOTE the FIGURES are NOT included. Enter to win HERE. The Contest ends this Thursday, August 16th. Good Luck!!!

Gentle Giant x Marvel Deluxe Red Skull Mini Bust

Gentle Giant recently updated their Marvel Deluxe Red Skull Mini Bust to come with an interchangeable hand. You can pre-order this Mini Bust right now for $70 HERE.

"The infamous RED SKULL, The ruthless and cold-blooded military and politically manipulative genius has continuously lashed out against freedom and democracy whenever and wherever possible. To this day, The Skull and his agents are always only a whisper away, lying in wait for the perfect opportunity to pounce on Captain America and crush all he stands for.

Standing at just over 7” tall, this bust features precision details, including military medals and a hand gun behind his back. Even better, this Deluxe Mini Bust includes an interchangeable hand, allowing collectors to display Herr Shmidt either with a fiercely clenched fist or wielding the infamous Cosmic Cube!

A strictly limited edition collectible that is cast in high quality poly stone, then hand painted and hand numbered, with an accompanying certificate of authenticity."

Gentle Giant's 2012 Holiday Bust

Every year Gentle Giant releases a Holiday Bust and this year is no different. This year's Holiday Bust Features Star Wars' Jar Jar Binks with W. Wald. This Deluxe Mini Bust Set can be yours for $119.99. PGM can pre-order yours now!

"The Gentle Giant Holiday Bust has become quite a tradition. 2012 brings collectors of this rare line a special treat – a Deluxe Mini Bust 2-Pack! For the first time, Gentle Giant is offering collectors the chance to bring home Jar Jar Binks and W. Wald for the Holidays! The Jar Jar comes entangled in a string of holiday lights (with several display modes) and wearing a Santa hat! Both of the holiday accessories are removable so you can proudly display Jar Jar year round! Also included in the pack is one of Warwick Davis’ many Star Wars characters, the Rodian W. Wald from The Phantom Menace.

Boasting uncanny screen-accuracy, these 1/6th scale renditions are cast in high quality polystone and come individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. They make up a strictly limited edition collectible set , only from Gentle Giant LTD."

Gentle Giant LTD Star Wars Celebration VI 2012 Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd. announces their Star Wars Celebration VI 2012 Exclusives. Their 1st exclusive is the Lando Calrissian Jumbo Kenner Figure for $75. If you're a Premier Guild Member you can pre-order yours now.

"Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant continues on with their new line of vintage Star Wars Action figure reproductions with the release of Lando Calrissian!!!

Digitally scanned from mint 3 3/4” Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 12” tall. Nothing has been overlooked. Roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a vinyl cape and blaster, just like the original!

That’s not all, this classic Kenner creation comes packaged on a 1981, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back inspired blister card, featuring original front, in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display!"

Their final exclusive is the Blue Clone Trooper Lieutenant Statue for $200. Premier Guild Members can pre-order yours now.

"Cloned and specially trained as officers on the watery world of Kamino, the clone trooper lieutenants served in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars conflict. The rank of clone trooper lieutenant is recognized specifically by blue markings on the helmet and torso. Superior training and an unwavering loyalty to the Galactic Republic made the clone troopers the most efficient military forces ever to have existed in galactic history.

This highly-detailed statue, based on the original Lucasfilm costumes and props, was sculpted and painted by Gentle Giant Ltd. We hope you enjoy it."

If you're not a Premier Guild Member you can purchase both of these exclusives at Gentle Giant's Booth #521.

Preview Refreshment's Kiss Kiss Cuppy & Eyeball Ice Cream Cone

Refreshment posted these teaser pics of their upcoming releases via twitter. Top picture is the new Kiss Kiss Cuppy & below is the Eyeball ice cream with cone!

Uamou x Refreshment's Custom Cuppy & Sunny

Uamou customizes Refreshment's Cuppy & Sunny figures. 2000 yen each. These look great! Very tempting!

Skull Uamous

Uamou posted this on their twitter. New Skull Uamous in White with Orange, Black or Green skeletal print. You can also get the Skull Uamou in GID or Clear vinyl as seen in the picture. For more info check out Uamou.

SQUADT fr0g s003 and K11 SPOT [FROZN WHOLE] Release

SQUADT fr0g s003 and K11 SPOT [FROZN WHOLE]

Edition of 200.

$115 USD Includes worldwide shipping.

 

The release is set for Monday, August 13, 12:00 noon central time 

Available at the squadt store>>  http://store.projectsquadt.com

fr0g includes: wetsuit w/threedot camo, tanks, flippers, spear gun, sMP5, tanto knife, 2.0 articulated and 'classic' arms and
removable helmet.
K11 spot includes: wetsuit with pouches, flippers, removable helmet.

 

please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping.

J-POP Summit Festival

J-POP Summit Festival take places August 25-26th 2012 at San Francisco's Japantown from 11am-6pm. Sponsored by New People & the Japantown Merchants Association. There will be vendors, artists, food trucks, fashion, anime etc... For more info check out their website HERE.

The Simpsons Make a Splash in 11 Cities This Summer

"THE SIMPSONS"

MAKE A SPLASH IN 11 CITIES THIS SUMMER

America’s Favorite Family Joins with Palace Entertainment for Water Park Takeovers

Beginning yesterday, TV’s longest-running scripted show, The Simpsons, is hitting the road in collaboration with Palace Entertainment Water Parks to host a themed takeover in 11 cities nationwide from August 8-26, 2012. Dive-in and celebrate the summer along with The Simpsons and be the first to ride a Springfield Donut inner tube that would make even Homer jealous! Fans can also join the family for some great photos with the Simpsons, water park style!

“The Simpsons Celebrate Summer” Cities and Water Parks:

Date                ​​​Water Park​                Address

August 8​​         Raging Waters                 111 Raging Waters Dr.  San Dimas, CA 91773   

August 10​       Raging Waters                 ​​2333 S White Rd.  San Jose, CA 95148

August 11​       Waterworld​​                       1950 Waterworld Pkwy. Concord, CA 94520

August 12​       Raging Waters​                 1600 Exposition Blvd.  Sacramento, CA 95815

August 16​​       Noah’s Ark​                        1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.  Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

August 18​​       Sandcastle​                        1000 Sandcastle Dr. Homestead, PA 15120

August 19​​       Idlewild & Soakzone​        2582 Rte 30  Ligonier, PA 15658

August 21​​       Water Country​​                   2300 Lafayette Rd.  Portsmouth, NH 03801

August 22​       Lake Compounce​             822 Lake Ave.  Bristol, CT 06489

August 24​       Splish Splash​                    2549 Splish Splash Dr.  Calverton, NY 11933

August 26​       Wet ‘n Wild                        ​3910 South Holden Rd.  Greensboro, NC 27406

Mcfarlane Toys' "Curse of The Spawn Statue" Pre-Order Release

McFarlane Toys’ online store has announced its next resin statue preorder.   Joining McFarlane Toys’ line of limited-edition resin statues, Curse of the Spawn, captures the soul of McFarlane’s comic book creation in spectacular detail.

From the international fan favorite Spawn comic book universe, Curse of the Spawn is set in a futuristic world in the throes of apocalypse, when Evil stands at the threshold of victory. With hardened bone and rotting semi-organic flesh, this new HellSpawn finds himself doomed to serve as Hell's general.

Curse of the Spawn is McFarlane’s largest statue to ever! Each statue stands approximately 13.5” tall with base, the figure alone is 12” tall, and sits on a base spanning 13.75” wide and 8.5” deep. All statues are hand-painted and sculpted in the hyper-detail McFarlane is known for with collectors and fans. Each statue is sequentially numbered and is hand-signed by Spawn Creator, Todd McFarlane. 

As an added bonus, each statue will include a FREE limited-edition and sequentially numbered Lithograph of the artwork the Curse of the Spawn statue was based on.

The limited-edition statue retails at $185 with FREE Shipping (Only available in US and Canada). Preordering begins at Noon (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, August 18th.  United States and Canada residents can preorder their statues exclusively on the McFarlane Toys Online Store Store.Spawn.com . The Curse of the Spawn resin statue is planned to ship 1st Quarter 2013. Customers will not be charged until the order is shipped.

Due to the huge worldwide demand, McFarlane Toys will now be offering statues internationally for the first time.  Starting with Curse of the Spawn, McFarlane Toys resin statue program is now available in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Each territory will have its own unique color variant: Australia (Green) and UK & Europe (Blue). Contact your nearest distributors listed below for information on how to preorder or where to purchase the Curse of the Spawn resin statue in your area! (NOTE: International pricing and availability will vary).

Direct online sales available at:

IKON Collectables and  Pop Cultcha – Australia, New Zealand and other national territories (Customer Service emails rudy@ikoncollectables.com.au and ash@popcultcha.com)

PBM Express - Europe (Customers email sales@pbmexpress.nl)