Monday, June 16, 2014

Diamond Select Toys Announces SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Check out the exclusives Diamond Select Toys, Diamond Comic Distributors, and various retailers around the show floor will be offering at SDCC! Diamond Select Toys will be at Booth #2607.

Breaking Bad - The Heisenberg Collection Titans Vinyl Figures

Sony/Titan Merchandise to release Breaking Bad - The Heisenberg Collection Titans Vinyl Figures. These are 3" tall vinyl figures and are blind boxed. There are also 4 hidden chase figures for you to collect. These figures were designed by artist Lunartik aka Matt JOnes.
"This 12 piece set features mild mannered chemistry teacher Walter White as well as his murderous, drug dealing alter-ego Heisenberg, his naïve partner in crime Jesse Pinkman and a whole barrel full of friends and foes, including The Crystal Ship itself – The RV!
The set also includes Drug Kingpin Gus Fring in both his Cartel eliminating beige suit and his (spoiler alert) post explosion, exposed skull, tie-straightening outfit; his right-hand man Mike Erhmantraut; Walter White’s brother-in-law and determined DEA Agent Hank Schrader; the kleptomaniac and purple clad Marie Schrader; the breakfast loving Walt Jr. and, of course, everyone’s favourite crooked lawyer – Saul Goodman!"
TITANS are available to purchase from: Forbidden Planet in the UK and Europe, and Entertainment Earth and Diamond Comics in the US.

Uglydoll x The Wizard of Oz

This collaboration is too cute! Uglydoll x The Wizard of Oz. Jeero as The Scarecrow, Babo as The Cowardly Lion, Moxy as Dorothy, Wage as The Tin Man and Ox as The Wicked Witch of the West.

More info in the press release below:

Star Trek: The Next Generation Data & La Forge Bobble Heads Set of 2 SDCC 2014 Exclusive

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang POW!'s Star Trek: The Next Generation Data & La Forge Bobble Heads set of 2 SDCC 2014 Exclusive. You can pre-order this set right now HERE for $29.99 or pick this set up during SDCC at Booth #2343.

StarVista Entertainment/Time Life Unveils The Wonder Years DVD Set Packaging

Do you remember The Wonder Years? StarVista Entertainment/Time Life will be releaseing a Limited Edition 26-DVD Set that will be housed in a replica Kennedy Junior High School Locker with Wonder Year magnets to customize your locker.
"Inside will be two notebooks like those carried by Kevin and Winnie, each featuring detailed episode information and production photos.  There will also be a replica yearbook embellished with signatures from cast members, behind-the-scenes photos and classic show memorabilia.  Finally, liner notes from Fred Savage, series creators Neal Marlens and Carol Black and executive producer Bob Brush completes this impressive, unique set, certain to be a fixture in the homes of many a fan."
For more info... go here.

Uglydoll x Chasing Fireflies

Uglydoll announced that they have partnered with Chasing Fireflies. Chasing Fireflies is a leading manufacturer in Children's costumes. So with that, expect Uglydoll costumes in 2015. Official press release is below:

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

Friday, June 13, 2014

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"

Thursday, June 12, 2014

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 16th 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. 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

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.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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"