Preview Hot Wheels x Star Wars SDCC Exclusive

Check out this preview pic that Mattel / Hot Wheels Star Wars SDCC Exclusive. Mattel didn't really give out any more clues but if you look at the box it cleary has an image of Darth Vader so perhaps it will be Darth Vader Hot Wheels Car. Lots of exciting releases from Mattel this year!

From Mattycollector.com:
"check out Star Wars Insider #150 on June 10th for an exclusive reveal"

New DST Toys Hitting Stores This Week!

Diamond Select Toys announced that the Classic TV Series Batman Bust ($60) will be hitting your local comic book shops and specialty stores this week along with the Marvel Minimates Series 55 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Assortment ($9.99/2-pk) which you can see below.

Toy Art Gallery Presents Stepping Through Walls

Toy Art Gallery's Stepping Through Walls show will have their opening reception on Saturday, June 7th from 7-10PM. Bwana Spoons, Joseph Harmon & Johan Ulrich will be in attendance.

"Toy Art Gallery is proud to present “STEPPING THROUGH WALLS” featuring the works of Bwana Spoons, Johan Ulrich, Joseph Harmon, Martin Ontiveros, Rampage Toys, and T9G! Take a step into the cosmic toy frontier with these six artists as they blend bright colors, cute critters, and a little something extra to create some out of this world artwork.
 

Stepping Through Walls features resin and vinyl editions, one-off customs, paintings and illustrations, and more!

STEPPING THROUGH WALLS runs through July 13th."

Check Out What's Coming This Fall from DST!

Diamond Select Toys (DST) announced their new items that will be released this Fall. You can pre-order all of these now in the June Previews Catalog or through your comic shop.

Aliens Alien Warrior Vinyl Bust Bank
A Diamond Select Toys release! What's inside an alien besides acid blood, a metal tongue and spite? Your money! This 8" vinyl bank of a warrior-class xenomorph from the sci-fi classic Aliens may have a coin slot on the back and an access door on the bottom, but it looks just like a high-quality collectible bust! A detailed sculpt and paint job make this a must-have item for any Aliens collection. (Item #JUN142092, SRP: $22.99)

UDON's Art of Capcom: Complete Edition!

UDON announced that they will be releasing their UDON's Art of Capcom Complete Edition this Fall but if you are attending SDCC, you are in for a treat as these will be released early and will come with an SDCC exclusive wrap-around dust jacket by UDON artist Joe Ng.

"Collecting over 10 years of UDON's Capcom artwork in one epic 600-page hardcover volume! UDON's Art of Capcom: Complete Edition gathers more than 80 UDON artists' renditions of the cast of Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Mega Man, Strider, and other classic Capcom franchises. Included are comic covers, toy designs, video game sprites, game box art, tribute art, and much more!
Exclusive to Comic-Con International: San Diego, UDON artist Joe Ng has illustrated an amazing wrap-around dust jacket that touches on the entire Capcom universe! Created in homage to Capcom artist Kinu Nishimura's Capcom Design Works covers, this dust jacket is sure to be a favourite of Capcom fans old and new! Available at Comic-Con this July, months before the regular edition ships this fall!

• Includes all of the artwork from UDON's Art of Capcom Volume 1 and 2
• Over 75 pages of brand new material not included in previous editions.
• Massive, 600 page hardcover tome! 
• Comic art, toy designs, sprite artwork, game box art, tribute pieces, and so much more!
• A monument to UDON and Capcom's decade-long partnership in creating amazing artwork!"

The SDCC Exclusive Dust Jacket

Hasbro SDCC 2014 Exclusives - Star Wars, Marvel & Transformers

Hasbro has been revealing their SDCC 2014 exclusives exclusively at various news & entertainment sites. The first reveal was at Entertainment Weekly which revealed Star Wars The Black Series Jabba The Hutt.

"6-inch toy captures Tatooine’s giant slug-like gangster in all his frog-slurping glory, complete with hookah and cackling, diminutive sidekick Salacious Crumb.

The figures are packed in a display that recreates the villains throne room lair from Return of the Jedi, including space for last year’s Comic-Con exclusive toy, a Carbonite-frozen Han Solo."

Mattel's Ever After High Cerise Wolf SDCC Exclusive

Mattel officially announced their Ever After High Cerise Wolf SDCC Exclusive. No word on pricing yet.

"According to the fairytale, Red Riding Hood is a wide-eyed, carefree girl. Yet there’s something different about her daughter, Cerise. Ever the mysterious lone wolf, Cerise wondered, “What if I didn’t have to follow in my mother’s footsteps? What if I could let the world know my family secret? What if…."

Super7 13th Anniversary Lucky Bag Teaser

Here's a teaser that Super7 posted of what could be inside their Lucky Bags this year. What figure do you think that is? (Green/Blue)

Mezco's Breaking Bad Limited Edition Coins Series 2

Mezco announced the Breaking Bad Limited Edition Challenge Coins Series 2. There are 3 different versions to collect. Limited to 200pcs each. The first one is Mezco's exclusive - "The coin offered here features the scrapyard magnet that played a pivotal role in the series along with a colorful phrase." Pre-order this now for $20 HERE.

Please note that all images shown are concept art. Actual coins will be metal with enamel colors.

"Mezco presents a series of limited edition of Breaking Bad challenge coins that are sure to be prized by fans and become the focal point of any collection.

Challenge coins have a rich history, extending back to WW1 they have been used to show allegiance and build camaraderie. The producers of the renowned, award winning television series Breaking Bad distributed a limited number of coins to the cast and crew each year as a keepsake to commemorate producing another season of what some have hailed and the best tv show ever.

Now Mezco is offering fans their own version of collector coins. Each of Mezco's brass coins is crafted by skilled artisans who are experts in coinage. Each layer of colored enamel is applied by hand before the firing process. The finished coins have a durable hard finish, and a protective vinyl clear case is included to keep each coin in mint condition.

Altogether, 3 different styles of coins will be produced. Each is a limited edition run of 200.

All will feature the Breaking Bad logo on the reverse (tails) and a unique design on the obverse (heads)"

The next coin is exclusive to BBToystore.com. This version is The SCHRADERBRAU design. Limited to 200pcs and can be pre-ordered here for $19.99.

The last coin is exclusive to Vegas Dead Dolls which is the Breaking Bad Vamonos Pest Challenge Coin. You can pre-order it here for $49.95 + shipping. Limited to 200 pcs.

Hello Kitty Con 2014

We kid you not! Hello Kitty Con 2014 is coming to Los Angeles, CA on October 30th - November 2nd at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Downtown LA's Little Tokyo.

"Hello Kitty Con 2014 will offer interactive experiences and events for fans and friends of all ages, including activities, art, exhibits, exclusives, workshops, lectures, panels, sneak peeks, tattoos, food, fun, and many more surprises!"

Tickets prices are $30/day for Adults 13yrs and up. $20/day for children 6-12yrs old. Children 5 & under are free. (limit of 4 free children per paying adult) 

You can also purchase this online exclusive Hello Kitty Con Poster as an add on for $25 when purchasing your tickets.

"Introducing the first official Hello Kitty Con poster ever available now as an online exclusive, letterpress and screen printed in day-glo colors by the folks at Globe Collection and Press at MICA. This adorable poster features the same vintage hand-carved blocks, stars, hearts and wood type that made posters for music legends from James Brown to Aretha Franklin pop. And now Globe is adding a new name to its roster of stars - Hello Kitty. (Try your poster under black light!) 

Size: 18x24
Printed on Carolina coated 1S 8 pt. paper. Traditional black letterpress layer and 5 screen printed colors. Embossed by Globe Collection and Press at MICA.

All posters will ship rolled.
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery."

Mezco's Summer 2014 Exclusive - Living Dead Dolls 16th Anniversary White Posey

Mezco announced another Summer 2014 Exclusive which is the Living Dead Dolls 16th Anniversary White Posey. A limited amount will be available for pre-sale here for $40 starting June 13th

"Just in time for her 16th birthday, Posey, one of the most popular Living Dead Dolls, gets a makeover with a new ghostly white look.
Standing 10 inches tall, she comes complete with a white rose and a special poly resin tombstone.

Posey come packaged in her own coffin with death certificate."

Super7's SDCC 2014 Teaser

Super7 posted a teaser of what's to come at this year's SDCC. More info TBA.

Breaking Bad POP! Vinyl Figures

Funko announced the Breaking Bad POP! Vinyl Figures which will be available in July at Hot Topic, Barnes & Nobles & EntertainmentEarth.com.

Neca's Jumbo Batman & Spider-Man Scalers

Neca recently announced the Jumbo Batman & Spider-Man Scalers. They are 12" tall and will hang from your cables/wires. They are lightweight so they won't plummet to the floor and take out all your electronics. Both of these are limited to 3000 pieces. You will most likely find him where Scalers are sold.

Mezco's Summer 2014 Exclusive - Sons of Anarchy Jax Orange Prison Variant

Mezco Toyz next Summer 2014 Exclusive is Sons of Anarchy Jax Orange Prison Variant. Jax stands 6" tall in his state-issued orange prison jumpsuit. Get him for $30. A selected amount will be available to pre-order on June 13th in their store here. If you're attending SDCC, stop by Mezco's Booth #3445.