Monday, July 1, 2013

Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi Omen Blink by Coarse SDCC 2013 Exclusive

Squibbles Ink + Rotofugi will be releasing Coarse's 3.5" Omen Blink  "Hoot" & "Hush" at SDCC 2013."
"After the last rays of the sun dip behind the forest’s edge, two pairs of eyes burst open. Hoot and Hush warily stand together keeping watch over a nest of unhatched eggs. Gazing up into the night, they wait in silence until the voice of the Void breaks through the darkness and orders them where to go."
Each 3.5" tall vinyl figure is an edition of 800 pieces and will be available at SDCC beginning on Preview Night (Wednesday, July 17) for $14 each (sales tax included). Limit 2 of each style per customer per day.*

* Limit subject to change.

Make sure to stop by booth #5248 to pick these up. 

Sunday, June 30, 2013

TR!CKST3R Symposia 2: Art in the 3rd Dimension: Design, Manufacture, and Distribution of Your Creator-Owned Toy

TR!CKST3R will be back during SDCC this year at the Tavern Bowl. This year they will have various Symposia during the course of SDCC. The ones that stand out to us is Symposia 2: Art in the 3rd Dimension: Design, Manufacture & Distribution of Your Creator-Owned Toy. Symposia 2 info below:
Maybe you’re a toy fanatic wanting to take the next logical step, or maybe you have a comic character that you’d like to share with your fans in a new way. You’ve heard of plenty of artists who produce their own toys. But you don’t have their contacts – where do you begin? 
Turning your artwork into a three-dimensional, manufactured figure is a lengthy but rewarding process. Learn from experience how to work with sculptors, designers, and prototype developers to develop a toy of your very own. Through the process, you’ll think of your character in completely different ways as you wrestle with the limits of manufacturing technologies, the spectrum of production methods, factory minimums, and your own finances. It’s challenging, but it is possible. Meet our panel of toymakers and find out how close you are to… the third dimension!

Join a cadre of today’s top storytellers in this unique 2-hour discussion workshop designed to bolster the craft of creating unique characters from the ground up.
Participating storytellers include JEFF PIDGEON (Happy Beaver, TR!CKSTER FOX, Pidgeon Toys), BRIAN FLYNN (Hybrid Design, Super7), DAVE PRESSLER (Robot and Monster), KLIM KOZINEVICH (Bigshot Toyworks), DOV KELEMER (DKE Toys), SCOTT MORSE (Strange Science Fantasy), and more to be announced shortly!
FRIDAY, July 19, 2013
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Each Symposia will cost $40. Limited to 25. You can buy your tickets HERE. They also just added a Deluxe Ticket where you will also receive an exclusive TR!CKST3R Artic Fox Toy. This ticket will cost you $80. Unfortunately there is also an added service fee charged to the tickets by the ticket company they are using.

Check out the Tr!ckst3r website for all their events during SDCC.

Preview Max Toy Co.'s X-Ray Kaiju Negora Mini

Max Toy Co teased on twitter/instagram that the X-Ray Kaiju Negora Mini will be released in the next week. Follow Max Toy for release info. Looks awesome!!!

Rampage Killer Krampus Release

Rampage Toys will be releasing the RAMPAGE Killer Krampus this coming Saturday, July 6th at 11AM Japan (Friday, July 5th at 10PM EST) in their online store HERE.

Butcher Brand "Sector 8" Megara Lottery

Butcher Brand's "Sector 8" Megara Lottery release is now open. Send your email entry to Butcherlee127@gmail.com  and put " Sector 8 " in the subject line. $55+shipping. Lottery closes on Wednesday, July 3rd at Midnight. One Entry per person. Winners will be notified within 72 hours once the Lottery closes.

Preview Metacrypt's T-Shirt for SDCC

Metacrypt will be selling a small run of t-shirts of this design at SDCC. Stop by booth #4503 to pick up a shirt. Metacrypt will be announcing more of their SDCC plans soon.

Update: $20 & available Wed-Sun at Brian Ewing's booth (#4503) while supplies last.

Kidrobot's SDCC 2013 Exclusives Teasers

Kidrobot posted these SDCC teasers on their blog. I see some Labbits, Bart Simpson, Dunny etc... Make sure to stop by Kidrobot's Booth #4945. Hopefully more info will be revealed by SDCC.

DKE GID Count Calorie by Ron English SDCC 2013 Exclusive

DKE will be releasing Ron English's GID Count Calorie at SDCC. Limited to 100. $100 tax included. LOL! These are awesome!

Hi-Fructose Reveals Audrey Kawasaki SDCC Exclusive Prints

"Things Unsaid"
"Keeper"
Hi Fructose revealed their Audrey Kawasaki SDCC Exclusive Prints. Release & price details TBA. Hi Fructose will be part of the Last Gasp booth this year and that's where you'll be able to pick up their exclusives.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Bakerz Dozen at Grass Hut

Grass Hut will be hosting the Bakerz Dozen on Wednesday, July 3rd. The Bakerz Dozen show features 13 Artists/Skateboarders each with their own deck design & an art show.

Here's the lineup:
6 of each deck is up for pre-order. Details below from the Bearturds FB
"6 of each for pre-sale, 4 for the night of the opening for local sale, artists get 3, and 1 of each goes toward the powell st skatepark raffle.

Shipping in the states $15 flat rate. International, sorry actual shipping, which is usually a lot for decks.
$66 each, call it out in an email to- rainbowmaster@earthlink.net, and we will get a total going.
If you want a six pack $360 and you get the silk screen print
Full set of 13 decks $720 and you get the silk screen print
2 color Silk Screen print $20 shipped, multiple colorways"

Kotobukiya's Harley Quinn Unmasked Bishoujo Statue SDCC 2013 Exclusive

Kotobukiya announced the Harley Quinn Unmasked Bishoujo Statue as their first SDCC 2013 Exclusive. Pre-orders for those unable to attend will start on Monday, July 1st in their online retail store. Only a limited amount will be up for pre-order.
"As a unique twist to the fan favorite DC Comics Harley Quinn Bishoujo statue Kotobukiya is excited to announce its 2013 convention exclusive, Harley Quinn Unmasked! Inspired from an original illustration by Japan’s renowned Shunya Yamashita, Ms. Quinzel is captured in a candidly playful moment (sans her makeup and headgear) in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style.

Available for purchase exclusively during SDCC at Kotobukiya booth# 2601. This extremely limited release comes from a one-time production run; once she’s gone she’s gone for good! 

Featuring an all-new head sculpt and paint deco this statue is constructed of quality PVC and stands 10 inches tall (in 1/7 scale) on a golden hammer base. Sculpted by Masahiro “Gill Gill” Takahashi, display Harley Quinn on her own or together with other DC femme fatales like Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and Batgirl!" 

Cop A Squat Toys Mini Show at Grass Hut

Grass Hut will be hosting a Cop A Squat Mini Show this Wednesday, July 3rd. There will be a Grass Hut exclusive Semi Korosiya seen in the pic above as well as some prints and other goodies.

Funko Reveals 8 SDCC Exclusives

As you all know Funko released a list of hints for 57 SDCC 2013 Exclusives. They have just revealed 8 of their SDCC Exclusives with more to be revealed leading up to SDCC.

Metallic TMNT POP!s
Blood Splattered The Walking Dead POP!s
Alien & Predator Green Blood Splatter POP!s
MUST HAVE TMNT!!!! ;)

Friday, June 28, 2013

Cartoon Network Plans ADVENTURE TIME & REGULAR SHOW Extravaganzas at SDCC 2013

Cartoon Network Plans ADVENTURE TIME and REGULAR SHOW
Extravaganzas at 2013 San Diego Comic-Con 

Adventure Time Booth to Feature Replica of the Ice King’s Castle
  Regular Show Regular Zone Experience at New Children’s Museum of San Diego
Back-to-Back Adventure Time and Regular Show Panels at Hilton Bayfront on Friday, July 19

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Cartoon Network will once again offer the ultimate fan experience both on and off the convention floor. Taking center stage is an Adventure Time themed booth on the convention floor showcasing the Ice King’s iconic castle with an exclusive fan-centric photo opportunity. Fans again have the opportunity to collect exclusive Comic-Con giveaways including five different Adventure Time buttons.

Directly across the street from the Convention Center, Cartoon Network has joined forces for a second year with the New Children’s Museum of San Diego to offer families and kids-of-all ages a unique immersive experience. Taking its inspiration from the Emmy® award-winning series Regular Show, Cartoon Network will transform The New Children’s Museum into the Regular Show Regular Zone – a sensory feast complete with nostalgic 80’s arcade games, Regular Show inspired video games, and groovy neon lighting. Topping the museum with ginormous inflatables of series stars Mordecai and Rigby, Comic-Con goers won’t be able to miss the Regular Show Regular Zone at The New Children’s Museum which is open and free of charge throughout San Diego Comic-Con 2013.


For the first time ever, Cartoon Network will host back-to-back panels of fan favorite series Adventure Time and Regular Show at the Hilton Bayfront on Friday, June 19. Series creators and stars will participate in interactive panels, where fans can ask their burning questions and get all the behind-the-scenes secrets on their favorite shows!  Other Cartoon Network events will include panels and signings for Annoying Orange, Ben 10:Omniverse, MAD, Batman Beyond and Teen Titans Go!  as well as a sneak peak of three brand new original animated comedies: Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe and Clarence.

Below is a list of Cartoon Network series panels, fan events and signings at 2013 Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, July 18 - Sunday, July 21, 2013.  Panel times and room locations will be announced in the coming weeks.

Adult Swim Announces Annual San Diego Comic-Con Invasion

Adult Swim fans this is for YOU!!!!
"This year at San Diego Comic-Con, Adult Swim will be bringing even more entertainment, celebrities and one-of-a-kind fan experiences to their adoring fans. Adult Swim programming panels run from Thursday to Saturday, featuring creators, producers and actors from fan favorites The Venture Bros., Childrens Hospital, NTSF:SD:SUV::, Robot Chicken, Aqua TV Show Show, Squidbillies, The Eric Andre Show, The Heart, She Holler, China, IL, and sneak peeks of several new and upcoming series such as Rick and Morty, Hot Package, King Star King, and Mr. Pickles.  Adult Swim stars on hand will include Rob Corddry, Paul Scheer, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Seth Green, Patton Oswalt, Amy Sedaris, Eric Andre, Hannibal Buress, and many more.  Fans can also stop by the Adult Swim booth #3721 to enjoy free mini massages and a place to escape from the hectic pace of the convention floor."
New Adult Swim Funhouse Will Dazzle and Delight
Series Panels For Fan Favorite Shows and 2014 Animated Series
Soundproof Booth Will Provide Fans a Sweet Escape
 
"Also not to be missed, the Adult Swim Funhouse will be making its official grand opening at San Diego Comic-Con, to the delight and confusion of attendees.  The magic castle will be erected across from the convention center, in the Petco Park parking lot just over the footbridge.  Fans will have a chance to enter the world of Adult Swim and get lost within the 10+ rooms. The multiple paths and room challenges will force guests to crawl, dance, and sing their way to get to the end. Those fans who survive and emerge from the Adult Swim Funhouse will receive free custom live screen printed t-shirts. Free for fans, tickets will be distributed at the Funhouse each day starting at 4:00 p.m. and will be open Thursday, July 18 – Saturday, July 20 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. each night."