Amazon.com to Acquire comiXology

comiXology announced today that they will be acquired by Amazon.com. Read their press release below:

Amazon.com to Acquire comiXology

SEATTLE—April 10, 2014—(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon.com today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire comiXology, the company that revolutionized the digital comics reading experience with their immersive Guided View technology and makes discovering, buying, and reading comic books and graphic novels easier and more fun than ever before.

“ComiXology’s mission is to spread the love of comics and graphic novels in all forms,” said David Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of comiXology. “There is no better home for comiXology than Amazon to see this vision through. Working together, we look to accelerate a new age for comic books and graphic novels.”

“Amazon and comiXology share a passion for reinventing reading in a digital world,” said David Naggar, Amazon Vice President, Content Acquisition and Independent Publishing. “We’ve long admired the passion comiXology brings to changing the way we buy and read comics and graphic novels. We look forward to investing in the business, growing the team, and together, bringing comics and graphic novels to even more readers.”

Founded in 2007, comiXology offers a broad library of digital comic book content from over 75 of the top publishers as well as top independent creators. Following the acquisition, comiXology’s headquarters will remain in New York. 
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Subject to various closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014.

Super7's Pocket Exclusives for Wondercon!

Super7 announced 2 more Wondercon Exclusives today. Stop by booth #1453 and pick up your very own Mellow Yellow Pocket Rose Vampire & Spring Training Pocket Baseball Boy for $25 each. Both pocket figures are 3" tall.

TAG x Yakimon's Springtime Takoshi Release

Toy Art Gallery (TAG) x Yakimon will be releasing the Springtime Takoshi vinyl figure this Friday, April 11th at 12 PM Pacific HERE for $125.  

Springtime Takoshi is on a pale yellow vinyl with fluorescent green, purple, red, black and gold spray. Takoshi stands 8” tall and is articulated at the arms, head and waist. He features a removable mask and a miniature Tako vinyl! Produced by Toy Art Gallery, painted by Shirahama, made in Japan.

The CW Series Star-Crossed Panel at Wondercon

Join the stars and producers of The CW series STAR-CROSSED for an exclusive screening of an upcoming episode followed by a cast Q&A at Wondercon. The cast will choose one lucky fan from the audience to name a star after!

Cast in attendance includes Matt Lanter, Aimee Teegarden, Chelsea Gilligan, Titus Makin, Jr., Jesse Luken, Victoria Platt, Greg Finley, Brina Palencia, Malese Jow, and executive producers Adele Lim and Meredith Averill. 

Panel Info:

Friday, April 18th

3:00 – 4:00PM

Room #300AB 

ABOUT Star-Crossed:

It’s a war of the worlds when an epic “Romeo and Juliet” romance ignites between a human girl and an alien boy, as he and others of his kind (Atrians) are integrated into a suburban high school after being banished for ten years. As this romance causes a violent encounter between their two families, can this couple’s love – and peace between the species – survive?

TNT's Falling Skies, Legends and The Last Ship Panels at Wondercon

Check out TNT's Falling Skies, Legends & The Last Ship Panels at Wondercon next week! Legends & The Last Ship will be your first chance to take a look a these new shows before they premiere this Summer. Here's TNT's schedule:

Falling Skies

Saturday, April 19

11:00-12:00 p.m. (PT) – Falling Skies Panel & Presentation (Room 300AB)

Panelists: Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation), Sarah Carter (Final Destination 2), Seychelle Gabriel (The Last Airbender), Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth) and executive producer/director Greg Beeman (Smallville, Heroes)

Falling Skies – Season 4 Premiere: Sunday, June 22, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)

TNT's epic drama Falling Skies – from Amblin Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg – tells the extraordinary story about life and survival in the wake of a catastrophic alien invasion. Noah Wyle stars as Tom Mason, a college professor who became an unlikely resistance leader. Moon Bloodgood is Dr. Ann Glass, a pediatrician who became the survivors' primary physician and eventually fell in love with Tom. Will Patton is Colonel Weaver, the gruff and emotionally scarred commander leading the battle against the invaders.  Also starring in Falling Skies are Drew Roy, Connor Jessup, Maxim Knight, Colin Cunningham, Seychelle Gabriel, Mpho Koaho, Sarah Carter, Doug Jones and Scarlett Byrne. Since premiering as basic cable's #1 new series of 2011, Falling Skies has ranked as one of the Top 20 original series on basic cable with total viewers and key adult demos. In addition to Spielberg, Falling Skies is executive-produced by Amblin Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank, along with David Eick and Greg Beeman.

Cartoon Network's Wondercon Panels & Signings Schedule

Cartoon Network Brings Fan Favorites to WonderCon Anaheim 2014

Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa, Clarence and Teen Titans Go!

Among Featured Panels

The Land of Ooo will go quiet, the streets of Aberdale will be empty, the Gem’s temple will be dark, the park will be closed and Uncle Grandpa is packing up his RV because Cartoon Network is taking Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa and Clarence, respectively, to WonderCon 2014 held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Fans will get an inside look at the Network’s hit original animated comedy series with exclusive clips and answers to all their burning questions from series producers and voice talent at Cartoon Network panels scheduled for Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19.

Making their WonderCon debut this year are the newest original animated comedy series Steven Universe, Uncle Grandpa and Clarence from Cartoon Network. All three series originate from Cartoon Network Studios’ prolific shorts program. Steven Universe, created by Rebecca Sugar, is about the misadventures of a boy named Steven, the ultimate “little brother” to a team of magical guardians of humanity—the Crystal Gems. The hilarious series, Uncle Grandpa, created by Pete Browngardt, is about everyone in the world's magical Uncle and Grandpa and his gang that travels in an RV, bringing magical fun everywhere they go. From first time series creator, Skyler Page, Clarence tells the story of an optimistic, spirited, lovable boy who sees the best in all things and wants to try everything. Because everything is amazing!

Cartoon Network’s WonderCon Anaheim 2014 panel and signing schedule is detailed below. Please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change. 

Diamond Select Toys' Announces New Summer/Fall Products

Diamond Select Toys Announced their New Summer/Fall Products which are up for pre-order now at your local comic shop (Previews), favorite online retailer or at Diamond Select Toys.

Marvel Minimates Series 57 Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys Release! One of the most eagerly anticipated Marvel movies of all time is nearly upon is, and DST is capturing the characters of the film as 2-inch Minimates mini-figures! Featuring nine different characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, this assortment includes four different two-packs: Star-Lord with Ronan, Drax with Groot (and a Rocket Raccoon micro-figure), Gamora with Nova Corps Centurion, and Nebula with Sakaar Soldier. The Gamora and Nebula sets will only be available in comic shops and specialty stores, so don't miss out! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! (Item #APR141985, SRP: $9.99/2-pack)

Amazing Spider-Man 2 Movie Spider-Man Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys Release! New movie, new suit, new statue! Spider-Man and his new movie costume get the full-figure treatment from DST, with this dynamic statue of the Web-slinger atop a New York City rooftop. Despicting SPider-Man in a dynamic battle pose, this statue measures approximately 7 inches tall with its base, and is the ultimate ASM2 collectible! Sculpted by Gentle Giant! (Item #APR141984, SRP: $125.00)

LEGO The Hobbit Video Game Has Launched!

LEGO The Hobbit video game is now available in all major retail stores across North America for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, and Windows PC.

Super7's Toxic Garbage Dump Fossilla Wondercon 2014 Exclusive

Super7 will be releasing the Toxic Garbage Dump Fossilla at Wondercon this year! $95 each at booth #1453.

Rotofugi's Spring Snybora Series 3-Pack Pre-Order

Rotofugi x Squibbles Ink x Chris Ryniak The Lake Monsters Spring Snybora Series 3-Pack is up for Pre-order HERE for $100. Limit 1 per household. The pre-order ends 4/13/14. These are scheduled to ship around May 8th.

Lulubell Restore Debris Japan SFB Blue Pre-Order

Lulubell announcd that they will have Restore's Debris Japan SFB Blue up for Pre Order on April 14th at 12:01 AM Pacific for $50USD. Limit 1 per household. Limited Quantities available.

Tons of New Kidrobot Pre-Orders - TMNT, The Simpsons and More....

Kidrobot has tons of new vinyl figures for pre-order. Don't think they've ever offered pre-orders on their products before. They have a bunch of TMNT - Mini Figures (3"tall), Keychains, 7" Bebop & Rocksteady figures and GID Ooze Series (3" Tall). Also up for pre-order is The Simpsons 25th Anniversary Mini Figures (3"), Keychains, 7" Silver Homer Buddha & Mr. Sparkle. Also for pre-order is a 3" Homer Buddha Mini Figure.

Also up for pre-order is a 7" Snoop Dogg 4/20 Vinyl Figure.

All of these can be pre-ordered at Rotofugi, Myplasticheart and other select retailers. Myplasticheart also has up for pre-sale Kidrobot's Megaman Keychains, 3" Mini Figures, 7" Mega Man & Proto Man Vinyl Figures as well as DC Universe's 7" Labbits, 2.5" Labbit Mini Series Blind Box & 2.5" Labbits (not blind boxed). More DC Universe in the form of Keychains, 3" Mini Figures & 3" Super Powers.

Farewell to our Old Website!

It's official! Today is the last day our old website was up! The plug has been pulled but don't worry a new version of our website is coming in a matter of days. Just need to work out a few minor details.

Lunartik's ZX TEAS - Black Edition Release

Lunartik will be releasing the ZX TEAS Super Infused Flavors Black Edition Set of 7 Mini-Teas at ToyconUK this Saturday, April 12th. Limited to 300 sets. Find Lunartik at Booth #20 and you can also purchase this set online on Saturday, April 12th if you are not able to attend.

Cometdebris to Debut New Kappa Kid at ToyconUK 2014

Cometdebris will be debuting his new sculpt Kappa Kid in Blue Glow Vinyl at ToyconUK this coming weekend!