Thursday, July 17, 2014

The Might Marvel Shop Announces Rocket Raccoon Ravager Variant Plush and Women’s SSR Tee SDCC 2014 Exclusives

The Mighty Marvel Shop Returns to San Diego with a Cavalcade of
Limited Edition Merchandise!


New York, NY – July 16th, 2014 – The Marvel Shop at San Diego Comic Con International is back and ready to blow the doors off the joint*! (Booth #2329) In addition to breathtaking announcements, stunning reveals, creator signings and special events,  Marvel will be bringing a wide line of incredible, for sale, limited edition merchandise to the Marvel booth (while supplies last) including t-shirts, variant comics, hoodies and more!

Check out our reveal of the limited edition Rocket Raccoon Ravager variant plush and women’s SSR tee in this week’s Marvel’s The Watcher! Product line announcements will continue beginning tomorrow, July 17th, on Marvel.com.

 Join Marvel this year at San Diego Comic-Con and for more on Marvel’s latest announcements, please visit Marvel.com. Join the conversation on Twitter with #Marvel and don’t forget to follow us at @Marvel.

Factory Entertainment's SDCC 2014 Meet & Greet Schedules!

2014 J-POP SUMMIT INVITES ATTENDEES TO LEARN WHAT AWAITS THEM IN JAPAN WITH SPECIAL FESTIVAL SPONSOR JAPANKURU

2014 J-POP SUMMIT INVITES ATTENDEES TO LEARN WHAT AWAITS THEM IN JAPAN WITH SPECIAL FESTIVAL SPONSOR JAPANKURU


JAPANKURU x J-POP SUMMIT Offers Information On Travelling To Japan And Highlights A Special Array Of Apparel, Cosmetics, And Pop Culture Products From Arazou Watanabe, CANMAKE, Kotobukiya And Manga Series NIJA & JANI About The Japanese Spirit Of Hospitality

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON HOSTS THE U.S. PREMIERE OF AN ALL NEW “ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE” ANIMATED SHORT

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON HOSTS THE U.S. PREMIERE OF AN ALL NEW “ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE” ANIMATED SHORT


WHAT
Rocky and Bullwinkle Short U.S. Premiere & Panel: In celebration of the 55th anniversary of Rocky and Bullwinkle, join Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation for the U.S. premiere of an all new Rocky and Bullwinkle short that will appear on the upcoming release of Mr. Peabody & Sherman on Blu-ray and DVD on October 14, 2014. Join the director Gary Trousdale (Beauty and the Beast) and executive producer and Bullwinkle Studios president Tiffany Ward (daughter of Jay Ward) in a discussion about the film and the legacy of Rocky and Bullwinkle on animation, followed by a Q&A session moderated by film critic and animation expert Leonard Maltin (Of Mice and Magic).

WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, July 25, 2014
·    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Screening and Panel – San Diego Convention Center (Room 8)
·     1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Press Room Interviews* – Hilton Bayfront Hotel
·     2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Autograph Signing – San Diego Convention Center (Main Floor, Booth 4229)

WHO
·     Gary Truesdale (Director of Rocky and Bullwinkle short)
·     Tiffany Ward (Executive Producer of Rocky and Bullwinkle short; President of Bullwinkle Studios; daughter of Rocky and Bullwinkle creator Jay Ward)
·     Leonard Maltin (film critic and animation expert; author of Of Mice and Magic)

Adult Swim Ultimate Fan Experience at SDCC

Adult Swim Joins Forces with Intel, Lexus & State Farm® to Create Ultimate
Fan Experience at Comic-Con® International: San Diego

Fan Reward Program to Include Helpful Tips, VIP Access to Panels & Events, Free Rides &
Online Access to Network Panels


Adult Swim fans will be in for a real treat at 2014 Comic-Con® International: San Diego – both literally and figuratively – thanks to unique activations from its sponsors that will combine to provide the most comprehensive fan experience both on and off the convention floor. The network announced today activations with Intel, Lexus and State Farm designed to tap into and extend fan excitement around the annual event, complete with engaging on-site activations, rewarding online experiences and creative Adult Swim on-air spots. 

Toy Art Gallery's Exclusive Lab Mice Set Release

Toy Art Gallery announced that they will be releasing an exclusive Rampage Toys x Splurrt Lab Mice Set this Friday, July 18th at at 12PM Pacific HERE for $50. The Lab Mice stand 3" tall. They are cast in yellow vinyl with red, pink, black and green spray. Made in Japan.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

New Buttons!

JoJo "Faces" Series 1 - The Many facial expressions of JoJo. (Happy, Meh, Sad, Surprise)
Guess we forgot to announce it on our own blog but last week we introduced our 2 new Buttons sets as well as new buttons that you can only get if you can find us at events that we attend. These are 1" Buttons and these sets are limited.

Spittelz "CMYK" Series -
So, How can you get these 2 sets you might ask? You can purchase a set for $5 each (JoJo or Spittelz) or buy both sets together for $8 HERE. We ship worldwide.

Spittelz "Joyride" Metallic Button, Spittelz "Mischievous", JoJo "Keep Calm and Collect Toyz" & JoJo "All Over"
These 4 buttons above are also new but you can't buy them. How can you get these? Buy any of our new Button Packs above or find us at any event that we attend and we'll give you some free buttons. Follow us on twitter or instagram.

Additionally, if you buy anything in our store you'll always get a free button/sticker/business card etc... as a token of our appreciation for your support. We added new stuff and some of our older items are now on sale for a reduced price.

Thank you for your support! :)

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Bif Bang POW! & Epic Rights Announce New KISS Collectibles

EPIC NEW LINE OF INNOVATIVE TOYS FROM 
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER KISS 
IN THE WORKS TO ROCK RETAIL IN 2015

Epic Rights Signs Deals with Bif Bang Pow!, Figures Toy Company and K'NEX Brands To Bring KISS Collectibles and Licensed Products to Fans

Archer Pink Dolphin Project Plush to Launch at SDCC

Factory Entertainment just announced their Pink Dolphin Project. We posted the press release HERE. Archer's Pink Dolphin Puppets will be available starting at SDCC and you can pre-order it in their store online if you are not attending. Portions from the sale of each Pink Dolphin will go to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure and The Pink Ribbon Story. Pick one up at the Factory Entertainment Booth #2747 for $25. If you are unable to attend SDCC you can pre-order yours HERE.

Diamond Select Toys Turns San Diego Eatery into the DST Lounge!

Diamond Select Toys announces that they will be taking over Taste and Thirst on 4th St. and turning it into the DST Lounge on July 24-26th.

Marvel's New "Thor"

What do you think about the new female Thor?

Official Press release below:

MARVEL PROUDLY PRESENTS THOR

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Blasts Off for an Out-of-this-World Showcase at San Diego Comic Con 2014!

LEGO® Batman™ 3: Beyond Gotham blasts off for an out-of-this-world showcase at San Diego Comic Con 2014!  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games will be hosting a LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham panel and the game will be available for first consumer hands-on throughout the show.

Check out the full San Diego Comic-Con schedule for LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham below:
·       LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Panel – Join us in Room 6BCF at the San Diego Convention Center and meet the creators and voice actors of the game on Sunday, July 27 at  1:00 p.m., featuring TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons, Executive Producer Phill Ring, as well as several members of the stellar voice cast, many of whom are reprising their roles in the famous LEGO Batman videogame franchise, including:
o   Troy Baker (Batman: Arkham Origins)
o   Travis Willingham (LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite)
o   Laura Bailey (Batman: Arkham Origins)
o   Dee Bradley Baker (Phineas and Ferb)
o   Josh Keaton (Green Lantern: The Animated Series)
o   Scott Porter (Hart of Dixie)
o   And a special guest – the one and only Adam West!


·       Talent Poster Signings – Stop by the DC Comics booth (#1915) after the panel at 2:30 p.m. to get your memorabilia signed by Troy Baker, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Dee Bradley Baker, Josh Keaton and Scott Porter.

·       Live Demo and Hands-On The game will be playable at the LEGO booth, DC Comics booth and the Microsoft Gaming Lounge located at The Hyatt (#100).  See a live demo of the game from TT Games Game Director Arthur Parsons:

o   DC Comics booth (#1915):  ThursdaySaturday, from 1:00 to 1:15 p.m.
o   LEGO booth (#2829):  ThursdaySunday, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.

eigoMANGA Announces SDCC 2014 Plans

eigoMANGA announced their plans for SDCC. They will have panels, workshops and booth activities such as Vanguard Princess Daily Tournaments. Check out their press release below:

The Pink Dolphin Project--Factory Entertainment fuses the spirit of fun and giving at San Diego Comic Con

The Pink Dolphin Project--Factory Entertainment fuses the spirit of fun and giving at San Diego Comic Con
When collectibles manufacturer Factory Entertainment shows up at San Diego Comic-Con next week, it will have more on its mind than selling “cool stuff.”

Viz Media Announces Berserk III Screening at the 2014 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL THEATRICAL SCREENING OF BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC III – THE ADVENT AT 2014 JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO

Lone Mercenary Guts Comes To NEW PEOPLE Cinema In S.F.’s Historic Japantown In The Exciting Climax To The Epic Medieval Anime Action Feature Film Trilogy