Mattel Announces 3 More SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Mattel just announce 3 more SDCC 2014 Exclusive. They announced the Batman Arkham Knight Batmobile for $85.

"The tires can do a complete 360-degree spin, allowing the vehicle to turn on a dime… very handy for pursuing villains. When the top of the vehicle is pressed downward the firepower is revealed: on the left side, a riot suppressor rubber bullet gun, and on the right side, a high-powered Gatling gun, both with sounds and light effects – straight from the game! Hold the activation button longer than three seconds to create a red glow, simulating heat transferring, and press the rear button to turn on the headlights and play the game’s iconic Bat-swarm sound effect. There are also controls to rev the engine, to see the exhaust light up, and for the sound of the cannon. The vehicle comes with an articulated DC Comics™ Multiverse Arkham City Batman™ figure with a fabric cape allowing Batman™ to sit in the driver’s seat!"

 DC Comics Total Heroes Ultra Cyborg for $25. 

"Tech-equipped Cyborg joins the Total Heroes™ lineup! As homage to the Super Powers Cyborg figure, this figure has silver VUM deco, and arrives with two interchangeable heads, his classic look and an updated stylized version, as well as three sets of hands. This hybrid of man and machine brings with him a tool and gear for just about any job he might encounter, including a Mega Blade, a Concussion Cannon and a Sonic Scrambler (all  of which fit onto his arms), and a Jetpack with Airfoil Wings so he can take to the air!"

Disney / Pixar Cars 2014 Special Edition Neon Racers Gift Pack for $50.

In Japan, the presentation of a gift is as important as the gift itself. You can experience this Japanese tradition with the 2014 Special Edition Neon Racers Gift Pack. The specially designed furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, features comic book-style illustrations of the Neon Racers story. Open the wrap and you’ll find a racing diorama with die-cast characters Lightning McQueen and Shu Todoroki illuminating the streets of Tokyo in their amazing customized lighting and neon deco.

 These will be available to pre-order on June 24th at mattycollector.com for SDCC 2014 attendees.

JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time "Super Baby" Clip

JLA Adventure: Trapped in Time will be released on DVD & Digital on May 20th from Warners Bros. Home Entertainment. 

Previews Exclusive Godzilla Pre-orders

Godzilla 1962

Previews Exclusive Godzilla Pre-orders and can be pre-ordered through your local comic book shops. These are listed in the May 2014 Previews Catalog.

Exclusive TOHO 12” Series Godzilla Vinyl Figure 1962 Ver. (Item Code: MAY142520, SRP: $160.00). This Godzilla figure represents the monster from his third motion picture when Godzilla fights the world famous monster, King Kong, in Japan. This 12” figure is slightly larger than the rest of the collection, and shows off the unique reptilian face, bulkiness, and coarse texture. 

 

Godzilla 1968

 TOHO 12” Series Vinyl 1968 Ver. (Item Code: MAY142538, SRP: $160.00). The collectible features Godzilla from his twentieth picture where 11 Kaiju monsters form the Kaiju Army Corps that protects Earth from the space monster King Ghidorah. This collectible is rare as Godzilla is seen as a protector and hero instead of a cold blooded killer, which is evident in the facial expression of the figure. 

 

Hedorah (SmogMonster)

Toho 12” Series Hedorah Vinyl Fig 1971 Ver. ( Item Code: MAY142539, SRP: $180.00). In 1970 Japan was attacked by smog monster Hedorah, who represented the rising problem of environmental pollution, in which Godzilla helped conquer. This psychedelic colored sludge beast is heavier than regular Godzilla figures, representing the fictional and realistic monsters that Japan has had to overcome. 

Not Pictures is an exclusive Previews 

Godzilla Gojira Poster Black T-Shirt (Item Code: MAY142523, SRP: $18.99) The black, short sleeve shirt features Godzilla attacking the city of Tokyo with Japanese text bordering the monster’s picture.

Gamago's Hamburger Hamper

This is cute! Gamago's Hamburger Hamper Laundry Bag. Measuring at 28 x 36 inches. Retails for $12 HERE.

Activision & IDW Announces Skylanders Comic Book

Activision & IDW just announced the Skylanders Comic Book which will debut at the San Diego Comic Con this July starting with Issue #0. Expect to Skylanders to also come in Micro Comic Fun Packs. More info from the press release below:

LEGO The Hobbit Announces 3 New DLC Packs

LEGO The Hobbit announced that 3 New DLC Packs are now available to download on Xbox Live & Playstation Network.

The Big Little Character Pack - Strike a little fear and terror into the hearts of your foes with Baby Smaug, or enjoy a cameo appearance of Baby Gimli from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The LEGO big figure Snow Troll is sure to shake things up and you'll also have the chance to play as Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took or a Stone Dwarf from Erebor.

The Side Quest Character Pack - Take command of a LEGO big figures River Troll or Girion, the last Lord of Dale. The noble Elk will offer you transport wherever you desire, or you can charge into battle with the fearless Dwarf soldier. Have you ever wondered what a Wizard does on his day off? Enjoy the simpler pleasures of life with Saruman (Day Off).

The Battle Pack - Destroy Morgul LEGO with the Shadow Sword, equip yourself with Jeweled Mithril Armor of the finest Dwarven craftsmanship, or activate the Light Orb Shield for the ultimate protection. The Axe Guitar, Orc Cleaver and Orc Bow will make short work of your opponents, while a pair of Lake-town Boots and Smaugs Feet will keep you adventuring in style! The Buddy-up Gloves allow you to smash through Buddy-up cracks solo, while Smaug's Headdress and the Dwarf King Wig will ensure your presence is majestic at all times.

LEGO The Hobbit, rated "E10+" for everyone 10 and older by the ESRB, is now available for Xbox One®, PlayStation®4, Xbox 360®, PS3 , Wii U , PS®Vita, Nintendo 3DS and Windows PC.

What's New This Month From Gentle Giant?

Gentle Giant announced 5 new pre-orders this month. The first one is Star Wars Return of the Jedi Biker Scout Jumbo Figure for $80.

Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant is proud to bring you the latest addition to our exciting line of vintage Kenner-inspired Star Wars Action Figure reproductions with the release of the classic Biker Scout Jumbo Figure.

Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced at a Jumbo size, no detail has been overlooked. Roto cast and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced Scout Blaster accessory! It even comes fully articulated!

With a commitment to keep in line with the vintage Kenner experience, Gentle Giant has packaged this  figure with a Return of the Jedi-inspired backer card featuring original photos and artwork. Designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a resealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition figure.

Cowabunga!!! Tons of New TMNT Products From Funko!

Just wanted to mention that this a good year to be a TMNT collector! Tons of new toys and vinyl toys from both Funko and other companies.

Funko announced quite a few new TMNT releases that will be released within the next few months. Super excited to for the Mystery Minis! The price point on these is great at $6.95 and the chances of getting the character that you want is 1/12 so each figure is equal. These will be available in July!

Finally POP! Series 2 is here! We get April O'Neil, Foot Soldier, Bebop & Rocksteady! Hitting Stores in July! Can't Wait!!!

For the Wacky Wobbler (Bobble-Head) fans, TMNT Wacky Wobblers will be hitting shelves in August!!! This is the Summer of TMNT! Tons of new TMNT releases coming out left and right!

Splurrt x Devils Head Productions The Masked Diggler Release

Splurrt x Devils Head Productions will be releasing The Masked Diggler on Saturday, May 17th at the Devilsheadquarters.com for $60. These will be blind bagged as there are secret chase versions.

Mechavirus Ammonaito Unpainted Surprise Release

Mechavirus dropped a suprise release yesterday of his Ammonaito in unpainted black or white. It is a limited run for $50 each HERE. They each come in an authentic mesh seafood bag.

Amazing Spider-Man 2 Minimates

In stores this week is the new Amazing Spider-Man 2 Minimates. This is the 56th series of the Marvel Minimates. There are 4 different 2-Packs.

• Battle-Damaged Spider-Man dons a fireman's helmet to take on a metallic Electro, with lightning attachments and an energy base
• Spider-Man battles a grinning Green Goblin using his webline and megaphone accessories
• Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy with a Spider-Man mask, backpack and phone
• Electro's boss Alistair Smythe with a briefcase and a pre-Rhino Aleksei Sytsevich with a machine gun and an alternate pantsless pair of legs  

These four two-packs are exclusively available at comic shops and specialty stores, although Toys "R" Us and toysrus.com will receive slightly different versions of the two Spider-Man sets – one with a serious-faced Green Goblin and one with a translucent Electro. Toys "R" Us will also have their own exclusive two-pack, featuring a "Flashback" version of Spider-Man and a pre-accident Max Dillon with briefcase and newspaper.

eigoMANGA will be at FanimeCon

eigoManga announced that they will be at FanimeCon this year which takes place at the San Jose Convention Center on May 23-26. They have announced their schedule below:

Vanguard Princess Screenshot

AVP: Evolution Introduces All-New Predalien Playable Character & Battle Generator

Fox Digital Entertainment and Angry Mob Games updated their popular “AVP: Evolution” mobile game to include the fan-favorite “Predalien” as a playable character.

The Predalien is half-Predator, half-Alien and all around intergalactic badass. Boasting incredible strength, a multi-spiked tail, killer mandibles and an iconic set of dreads, the Predalien combines the deadliest attributes of both legendary species. Adding to the fun is the “Battle Generator”, an all-new feature allowing players to pick their prey and create their very own customized hunts. 

 In AVP: Evolution, players become the ultimate Alien and the Predator sci-fi hunting machine and must battle their way through a distant planet featuring ominous environments, heavily armed marines, combat androids, and loads of lethal surprises!

Takashi Murakami & Pharrell Premieres Music Video From Jellyfish Eyes

The Creators Project, a partnership between Intel and VICE, has premiered the exclusive animated music video for "Last Night, Good Night (Re:Dialed)" the theme song for Takashi Murakami's debut film JELLYFISH EYES. Pharrell Williams, Murakami's frequent collaborator, remixed the song by livetune, which also features Hatsune Miku, a "virtual idol" developed from vocaloid software who has a huge cult following in Japan. Murakami then animated the song in his signature style. 

Describing the inspiration for the video, Murakami said: "Somewhere in the eternity of outer space, Pharrell, Miku, and the composer of the song, livetune, are describing my film JELLYFISH EYES to a seemingly heartless robot audience. Somehow the film's message manages to reach the robots emotionally and cross the boundaries of time and space." 

Speaking about the project, Pharrell said: "Seeing the video come together for this remix was incredible. Takashi's use of colors and characters really speaks to me and allows me to get lost in the many layers of his paintings." 

JELLYFISH EYES is currently on a nationwide tour of major art institutions across the country. Remaining tour stops include The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in DC, Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, and Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York. Murakami and Pharrell also collaborated on a film-inspired t-shirt that will be available at screenings and at the BBCICECREAM NYC Flagship and Webstore. 

For more information on JELLYFISH EYES and to purchase screening tickets please visit http://www.jellyfisheyesthemovie.com 

New Diamond Select Toys Pre-Orders

Diamond Select Toys announced 17 new products that are up for pre-order right now in Previews. Check em out below and if you don't have your own Previews catalog, you can pre-order it at your local comic book store.

Pulp Fiction Jack Rabbit Slim's Pint Glass
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The next movie to get the Reelware treatment from DST is Quentin Tarantino's groundbreaking film Pulp Fiction! Celebrating the film's 20th anniversary, DST is taking fans inside the world of the movie with a 16-oz. pint glass from the famous Jack Rabbit Slim's restaurant. Whether you fill it with a five-dollar milkshake or another tasty beverage, the Jack Rabbit Slim's logo will always remind you of the first time you watched Vince and Mia do the twist. Packaged in a window box. (Item #MAY142227, SRP: $10.99)