Loot Crate: May - ADVENTURE

Totally forgot to post what was inside the May's Loot Crate - Adventure. If you follow us on instagram, you already saw this. For those that didn't well here it is in case you haven't seen what was inside yet.

May 2014 Loot Crate Contained the following:

Exclusive Describing The Legend (Legend of Zelda) T-shirt
Funko Adventure Time Mystery Mini
Minecraft Hanger
The Friend Zone Soundtrack
Dangerous to go Alone Opener
Markiplier Tattoos and Assorted Sticker Sets
Exclusive Loot Crate May 2014 Adventure Button

Ron English's Drug 'Em Killfrog - The Sugar Smack Bullfrog

Pick up Ron English's Drug 'Em Killfrog - The Sugar Smack Bullfrog Vinyl figure at your favorite designer vinyl shop. Approx. 8" Tall. SRP $60. This is the fifth release in the Cereal Killers Breakfast Series. 

"Stimulate your nucleus accumbens with a non-addictive*, high fructose free, designer toy! Number five in the Cereal Killers Last Breakfast series

*debatable"

Pre-Order Mezco's Summer 2014 Exclusives

Mezco just announced all 12 of their Summer 2014 Exclusives. You can pre-order these starting tomorrow, Friday, June 13th at 1PM EST HERE. If you miss out on the pre-order you can also stop by Mezco's Booth # 3445 at SDCC.

Living Dead Dolls 16^th Anniversary White Posey

Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series 8

Universal Monsters Rebel Frankenstein

Sons Of Anarchy Clip On Set

Sons Of Anarchy Prison Jax

Breaking Bad Vamanos Pest Jesse Bobblehead

Breaking Bad Vamanos Pest Walter White Bobblehead

Breaking Bad Walter White Variant Figure

Judge Dredd Clip On

Breaking Bad Clip On Set

Breaking Bad Saul Goodman Variant Bobblehead

Breaking Bad Apron

Funko's Hikari Japanese Vinyl Made in China?!?

via Datadub

Ok, had the night to think things over and deleted our initial response with this new info regarding Funko's Hikari Japanese Vinyl figure line. The picture above is from Datadub who attended the Tokyo Toy Show. Datadub is highly respected in the Kaiju / Sofubi world. After reading through more comments from various collectors of Japanese Vinyl things are a bit clearer and not as confusing.

First reaction is WTF? We've been lied to? They are calling these Japanese Vinyl but are made in CHINA?!? One person that commented on instagram initially re-posted this (which has now been deleted) and Brian Flynn of Super7 commented that Funko had imported Japanese Vinyl but are getting them made at Funko's China Factory where they get all their stuff produced.

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So now that they are made in China.... Quality of the figures? You may have imported Japanese Vinyl but will the quality of the vinyl be just as good as if it was produced in Japan and will the paint be hit or miss just like the POP! Vinyl Figures? Remember these are expensive collectible toys and not $10 POP!. People are paying $35, $50 or higher to get their hands on these licensed figures. Time will tell on how the QC fairs on these. If the paint apps are shitty, Funko won't hear the end if it.

We were huge supporters of this line but now we're glad we didn't pre-order any. Hopefully we'll get to see one in person at SDCC to judge for ourselves. Pictures don't mean anything until you see and hold one in person.

So basically this is Japanese Vinyl inspired by Japanese Vinyl but Made in China. They should've re-worded it as Hikari Soft Vinyl, Made in China & Inspired by Japanese Vinyl. This would've made more sense.

Still a bit shocked and sad at this info but glad that Datadub posted the picture. It was gonna happen sooner or later once the products starts arriving into collector's hands. 

Uglydoll x Star Trek Collaboration

UGLYDOLL™ Teams with STAR TREK™
to Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before

Green Brook, NJ - June 11, 2014 -  Pretty Ugly, LLC™ has teamed with CBS Consumer Products for its newest collaboration with the iconic STAR TREK characters, set to launch in 2015. Products will include Wage™ as Captain James T. Kirk, Ox™ as first officer Spock™, Ice-Bat™ as chief engineer Scotty, Babo™ as Doctor McCoy and Tray™ as communications officer Uhura. "We are honored to explore the Final Frontier with STAR TREK. This renowned series is nothing short of legendary- it's the perfect extension for the UGLYDOLL brand," says Drew Matilsky, Pretty Ugly's Managing Partner. "Ugly is the new Beautiful!" This has been Uglydoll's mantra since its inception 13 years ago.  The notion of embracing one's individuality has led to its success in becoming an award-winning brand.  The Uglydoll property includes a fully integrated licensing program.

UGLYDOLL& Pretty Ugly, LLC

David Horvath & Sun-Min Kim created the first UGLYDOLL hand-sewn plush toy in 2001. Since the inception of the first character, Wage™, who David drew on a love letter to Sun-Min, UGLYDOLL has grown into an entire universe of characters, stories, and products for all ages.

The UGLYDOLL brand was launched in 2002 by Pretty Ugly, LLC in New Jersey. The property is distinguished by David & Sun-Min's unique aesthetic and voice defining 'ugly' as distinctive and unique. The award-winning UGLYDOLL characters appear in a variety of toys, books, apparel, and other licensed products that are available in thousands of stores, worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.uglydolls.com           

TM & © 2014 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Unmasked Amazing Spider-Man 2 Figure Exclusive at Marvelshop.com

Marvelshop.com has the exclusive release of Marvel Select's Unmasked Amazing Spider-Man 2 figure starting June 9th HERE for $24.95. After June 30th, these will be released at Disney Stores both online and in store.

Grody Shogun x UMMIKKO Floating Marble Koningu Release

Left & Middle - Floating Marble Koningu Painted Release, Right - Unpainted Koningu via Lottery

Grody Shogun x UMMIKKO Floating Marble Koningu will be released June 20th at Lulubell and will be an open run for 24 hours starting at 12:01am on June 20th. The Painted release will cost $65.

Super7's 13th Anniversary Lucky Bag Teasers!

via Super7 & Brian Flynn

So this Friday, June the 13th is Super7's 13th Anniversary Party. As you know, when Super7's Anniversary comes along every year, there is Lucky Bags!!! This year there are 2 sizes of Lucky Bags - Small or Large. If you look carefully at 5 of the pictures you can see hints / teasers of what will be released in the Lucky Bags. What could this year's Lucky Bag contain?

Edit 6/11/14 - More teasers.... via Brian Flynn

MyPlasticHeart Presents Summer of Stealth

Myplasticheart presents Summer of Stealth which is a Ninjatown show by Shawnimals. Opening reception is June 20th and the show runs until July 20th.

"In celebration of the official beginning of Summer, Shawnimals brings a bit of sunshine from Chicago to New York City with the Summer of Stealth, featuring the citizens of Ninjatown. Ninjas come in a lot of flavors, and this bunch is no different. Harnessing the power of juicy, Summer fruit, these happy-go-lucky ninjas are as sweet as they are stealthy. The Summer of Stealth will showcase tons of limited edition exclusive prints, drawings, paintings, and especially plushes. Shawn Smith of Shawnimals will be in attendance at the opening reception so come by and show him some ninja love!
Summer of Stealth - A Ninjatown Show by Shawnimals Opening Reception Friday, June 20th, 2014 6 – 9pm, Exhibition runs through July 20th, 2014"

Soundwall Unveils Artwork by Famed Brazilian Artist Claudio Souza Pinto

SOUNDWALL UNVEILS ARTWORK BY FAMED BRAZILIAN ARTIST

CLAUDIO SOUZA PINTO

 

VIZ Media Comes To ComiXology!

VIZ Media & ComiXology Announce Digital Distribution Agreement

More than 500 VIZ Media manga titles are now available on comiXology throughout North America including NARUTO, ONE PIECE, BLEACH, & more!

Disney's Frozen POP! Vinyl Figures Announced!

Funko just announced Disney's Frozen POP! Vinyl Figures. These are scheduled to be released in August. You can pre-order these at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each. Direct Link - Elsa, Sven, Anna, Kristoff & Olaf.

Caseable x HP Signs Licensing Deal for Uglydoll

So Caseable x HP signs a Licensing deal for Uglydoll. They will be making soft & hard cases for smart phones, tablets & laptops.

Check out their official press release below:

Restore's Neo Japan Sofubi

Restore just announced their 4th Sofubi "Neo Japan". Release info & price has not yet been determined.

Below is more info from Restore:

""Are you fucking Zombie?"
This is a surreal & hot story to hold a warning for modern people
who are stuffdependent and characterless.
"NEO JAPAN" is reborn as Soft Vinyl!!
4th Soft Vinyl series of RESTORE is now that it has been released as sofubi
in the past garage kit "NEO JAPAN" to restart it become a new form!
You can enjoy that hardbody like future of Japan and lovable face is maintained,
and more newly evolved!
Completion time of the product, the price becomes undecided."

Firefly ReAction Figures

Funko x Super7's ReAction: Firefly figures will be released in August!