Voltron Celebrates 30 Years!

                VOLTRON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF DEFENDING THE UNIVERSE
Year-Long Celebration Includes Collaborations with Top Partners, Fan Events and Social Activations
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Let’s Voltron! is what fans will chant once again as their favorite robot celebrates a milestone – 30 years of defending the universe. The 1984 television series Voltron:Defender of the Universe tells the legend of a team of five pilots who power robotic lions that combine to form the mighty Voltron.

During its 30 years, Voltron has become a pop culture phenomenon: According to the Urban Dictionary, “Voltron” is commonly used as a verb meaning “to combine forces to achieve a common goal.” Many rap and hip-hop artists have paid tribute to the robot and celebrity fans have made a statement wearing retro styles that pay homage to the franchise.

Toynami's NYCC Exclusives & Free Voltron Swag

Visit Toynami at Booth #556 at NYCC and pick up some Free Voltron Swag!

Voltron 30^th Anniversary Limited Edition Poster
High quality limited edition 30^th Anniversary Voltron poster, FREE with any purchase of $40 or more at the Toynami Booth #556. Only 2000 made! (while supplies last)

Voltron Limited Edition Button
Get a FREE limited edition 30^th Anniversary Voltron Button (while supplies last, limit 1 per person)! Take a picture with the 7 ft Jumbo Voltron at the Toynami Booth #556, and post to your Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with #VoltronJumbo #NYCC

Toynami will be bringing the following exclusive to NYCC as well exclusives from previous events like SDCC.

Acid Rain Agurts Infantry Exclusive

This Acid Rain Exclusive packs plenty of action with this trio of 3.75” Agurts Infantry figures in full army-green color! Each is highly poseable (30 articulation points) featuring a removable vest, helmet, rifle and stand. These Exclusive Agurts Infantry figures are compatible with the Acid Rain mobile armor series.

• Retail Price $45
• Limited to 700 packs worldwide
• Size: 3.75" Tall
• 30 points of Articulation

Weta at NYCC 2014

Weta will be attending NYCC for the first time this year. Visit them at booth #722. Weta artists Richard Taylor, Paul Tobin and Nick Keller who will be doing signings at their booth throughout the show, and will be happy to discuss their work with you.

Check out their panel called - Creating Conceptual Art For Film, Saturday at 11am, Room 1A10.

Weta Workshop Conceptual Artists Paul Tobin and Nick Keller share their experiences creating conceptual images for films such as The Hobbit trilogy, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Adventures of Tintin, King Kong, Avatar, District 9 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Smaug Scale T-Shirt

Their NYCC exclusive Smaug Scale T-shirt, including the "missing scale" will be available at their booth. The maroon t-shirt features a dragon scale print on the front and back.
500 will be available exclusively for New York Comic Con 2014 attendees.
(Total Edition size 1500)

When you visit us at booth #722, don't forget to ask our staff about our free Thunderbirds promotional patches. Due to their popularity at San Diego and Salt Lake we will be distributing more at set times throughout New York Comic Con.

Viz Media's NYCC Exclusives and Collectible Retail Specials

Stop By The VIZ Shop In The VIZ Media Booth For Advance

Manga Releases, Limited Edition Books, Anime Specials, Cool Collectable Items, And More!!

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has detailed a special array of anime, manga and graphic novel products along with several convention exclusives and notable collectables that will stock the VIZ Shop, to be located in VIZ Media booth (#1944) during the 2014 New York Comic Con.

Mezco Reveals Mystery NYCC Exclusive - Breaking Bad Vamonos Pest Jesse Pinkman Figure

Mezco revealed their mystery NYCC exclusive which is Breaking Bad Vamonos Pest Jesse Pinkman 6" Figure. The exclusive, limited edition figure is presented in a deluxe window box with a Vamonos Pest slipcase. Jesse comes complete with an episode accurate removable respirator, and a bin with lid as seen in the series. The back of his outfit features the Vamonos Pest logo.

The figure will be available at Mezco’s New York Comic Con booth, # 1855 starting Thursday 10/09 while supplies last. $40 each.

Viz Media's Exclusives & Events for NYCC 2014

Viz Media announced their events and exclusives for NYCC 2014. Visti Viz Media at booth #1944.

North America’s Leading Anime & Manga Publisher Presents Legendary Manga Artist Takeshi Obata And Details Special Panels, Exclusive Retail Items, Booth Activities, Screenings And More!

 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings a potent dose of anime and manga excitement to New York City as it announces four consecutive days jam-packed with special events and convention exclusives for the 2014 New York Comic Con.

VIZ Media rolls into the Javits Convention Center between October 9^th- 12^th for the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture event that features the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #1944. Full details on New York Comic Con are available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

VIZ Media will delight NY Comic Con goers with a thrilling schedule of an ultra-rare manga (graphic novel) artist live guest appearance, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP, SAILOR MOON and VOLTRON panel discussions, prize-winning booth activities, VOLTRON, DORAEMON and SAILOR MOON photo opportunities, as well as special artist meet-and-greet and signing sessions, exclusive retail products and a host of convention anime screenings.

New York Comic Con Guest of Honor Manga Artist Takeshi Obata

Join VIZ Media to welcome one of Japan’s preeminent manga artists – Takeshi Obata – for his first-ever U.S. personal appearance! The groundbreaking artist of smash hit manga series such as DEATH NOTE, BAKUMAN。, HIKARU NO GO, RALΩGRAD and ALL YOU NEED IS KILL will appear in-person at several events during the 2014 New York Comic Con.

VIZ Media presents Takeshi Obata in-person as part of its WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP panel programming as well for an exclusive appearance and signing. Stop by the VIZ Media Booth in the Javits Main Hall for details and to secure advance tickets for the exclusive New York Comic Con Takeshi Obata signing, taking place Thursday, October 9^th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Javits Center.

Obata will also make a pair of additional off-site appearances at Kinokuniya and Barnes & Noble bookstores as part of New York Super Week. Full details are available at: www.newyorksuperweek.com.

 

VIZ Media Convention Exclusives & Special Retail Collectables:

Stop by the VIZ Shop located in the VIZ Media Booth for a wide selection of manga and anime titles, collectables and special convention exclusives. Manga fans can pick up pre-street copies of ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, RESIDENT EVIL (Vol. 1) as well as the shojo premiere of KISS OF THE ROSE PRINCESS and PRINCESS MONONOKE THE FIRST STORY, a new hardcover storybook from the Studio Ghibli Library featuring watercolor art by Hayao Miyazaki, the film’s legendary director.

Collectors and pop culture aficionados will not want to miss special Convention Exclusives that include editions of the HELLO KITTY, HELLO 40 Commemorative Art Book, with a foil-accented cover and gilded pages - only 250 copies printed, and the BRAVEST WARRIORS: THE SEARCH FOR CATBUG book, also a special limited edition with foil-accented cover and gilded pages - only 250 made – celebrating the smash hit adventure series created by Pendleton Ward. Also don’t miss the New York Comic Con Exclusive edition of VOLTRON: FROM DAYS LONG AGO, A 30^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION book. VIZ Media will welcome artists from all of these titles for special booth signings throughout New York Comic Con. Check the daily booth schedule for posted times.

Fans with a penchant for anime can pre-order a forthcoming copy of SAILOR MOON Set 1 Part 1 (DVD/Blu-ray) ahead of its November release in partnership with RightStuf.com. Receive a special SAILOR MOON collectable coin as a free gift with this special pre-order convention purchase (while supplies last)! Attendees also can select from a variety of other VIZ Media Blu-ray and Combo Pack releases currently available including GARGANTIA ON THE VERDUROUS PLANET, BLOOD LAD, RANMA ½ and more!

Also available for purchase will be a limited quantity of new, exclusive New York Comic Con SAILOR MOON convention t-shirts as well as replica BLEACH sword umbrellas, with two different design variations featuring the sword hilt of Soul Reapers Rukia or Ichigo. Also grab a sneak peek at the first officially licensed North American DORAEMON products, and an exclusive selection of hand numbered ONE PIECE and NARUTO replica art prints, along with many, many other items.

VIZ Media New York Comic Con Panels:

Thursday October 9^th

3:15PM – 4:00PM         Panel: VIZ MEDIA PANEL (Room 1A14)

Join VIZ Media and pull back the curtain on favorite manga and anime series. Be among the first to hear about upcoming releases and new acquisitions and throw questions at staff and grab FREE manga prizes while supplies last!

6:00PM – 6:45PM         Panel: THE FUTURE OF WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP

                                      (Room 1A14)

Join the editors of VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and editors from Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine to welcome Takeshi Obata for an enlightening personal discussion on what's new and what's next for the long-running manga anthology which launched best-selling titles such as NARUTO, BLEACH, ONE PIECE, DRAGON BALL as well as Obata’s BAKUMAN。and DEATH NOTE series.

Friday October 10^th

2:00PM – 2:45PM         Panel: VOLTRON: A 30^TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY PERFECT SQUARE     (Room 1A21)

In 1984, Voltron: Defender of the Universe hit the TV, and the world of giant robots has never been the same. In honor of Voltron’s 30^th anniversary, join the staff of VIZ Media’s Perfect Square imprint for a very special peek behind the curtain at this cultural phenomenon with special guests, new product announcements and much, much more!  

5:00PM – 5:45PM         Panel: WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP PRESENTS      
TAKESHI OBATA, MANGA ARTIST  (Room 1A21)

Join VIZ Media and the staff of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP to welcome very special guest Takeshi Obata and his editor Koji Yoshida for a conversation about Obata's beginnings as an artist, his extensive history working in the manga industry, and the creative process behind his works. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity!

Saturday October 11^th

4:15PM – 5:00PM         Panel: OFFICAL SAILOR MOON PANEL

                                      (Room 1A14)

Come on a journey with the legendary Guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon! Members of the VIZ Media SAILOR MOON animation team will talk about the impact of this beloved anime series, show footage from the re-mastered episodes and celebrate the long-awaited return of Usagi and her friends!     

Scheduled Booth Activities:

The VIZ Media booth will buzz with continual activity throughout New York Comic Con with a host of fun in-booth games and activities.

• VIZ Media Prize Wheel of Destiny: Take a spin for a chance to win a surprise goodie like t-shirts, posters, stickers and more! While supplies last.
• DORAEMON Meet & Greet: Drop by for a photo op with everyone's favorite big blue cat-type robot from the future!
• SAILOR MOON PHOTO SESSION: Meet Guardian Sailor Moon (official cosplayer) and bring your own camera/phone and take your own “Sailor Selfie”!   
• VOLTRON Mascot Appearance: Become a Defender of the Universe with an official photo.
• VIZ Media /WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Newsletter Sign-Up: Receive the latest digital news about your favorite anime and manga titles and get a free Takeshi Obata full-color poster!

Convention goers should check the daily master schedule for a complete listing of that day’s confirmed in-booth activities.

VIZ Media New York Comic Con Anime Screenings:

Catch some of VIZ Media’s hottest and newest anime titles with special premieres happening throughout the New York Comic Con. Don’t miss special presentations of NARUTO THE MOVIE: ROAD TO NINJA, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL & SAILOR MOON (Original Series), BLOOD LAD, RANMA ½, GARGANTIA ON THE VERDUROUS PLANET, and TIGER & BUNNY THE MOVIE: THE RISING.

For more information on anime and manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

Viz Media Presents Death Note & Bakuman Manga Creator Takeshi Obata at NYCC

The Seminal Artist Of DEATH NOTE And ALL YOU NEED IS KILL To Appear At Panels And Exclusive In-Person Signing Session; Will Also Participate In Signings During New York Super Week

IDW Publishing NYCC Exclusives

IDW Publishing announced their NYCC Exclusives. Stop by their Booth #1844. Download the ultimate IDW 2014 NYCC Exclusives Shopping Guide PDF for full descriptions and cover images.
 
ARTIST’S EDITIONS

Walter Simonson Manhunter Artist’s Edition HC
NYCC will the launch this Artist's Edition which presents the original run of Manhunter, as well as a classic Batman story, Dr. Fate, Metal Men, and Captain Fear tales with a gorgeous convention-variant cover.
$125, Limited to 175 copies, 2 per person

Marvel Covers Artist's Edition HC
This unique Artist's Edition features an amazing "Best of" selection of gorgeous covers by a veritable who's who of the medium, from Neal Adams to Art Adams, Frank Miller to Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko to Jim Starlin complete with a convention-variant cover featuring Frank Miller’s landmark cover to Daredevil #181.
$125, Limited to 175 copies, 2 per person

New Despicable Me Fire Alarm & Hula Minions POP! Vinyl Figures

Check out the new Despicable Me Fire Alarm & Hula Minions POP! Vinyl Figures from Funko! These are scheduled to be released in October. Pre-order them for $9.99 each HERE and HERE at Entertainment Earth. You can also pre-order the Despicable Me Mystery Minis through them as well. See our previous post HERE.

Super7 x Secret Base's "Grey Pearlescent" Alien Vinyl Figure Release

Super7 x Secret Base to release the Grey Pearlescent Alien Soft Vinyl Figure this Thursday, October 2nd at Noon Pacific HERE for $50. Stands 4" tall. Made in Japan. Grey pearlescent vinyl with black paint rub and transparent vinyl dome.

These won't last long seeing as how quickly the first release at SDCC sold out very quickly.

Loot Crate : GALACTIC - September 2014

Another month has come and gone. The September 2014 GALACTIC Loot Crate was filled with Science Fiction from Star Trek, Star Wars, Firefly, Alien etc... Not every month is going to cater to your specific liking. The best things from this month was the Funko x Super7 Alien ReAction Figure, Funko "MAL" Mystery Mini and the Quantum Mechanix Star Trek Tribble. The "MAL" Mystery Mini and Tribble were exclusives to the Loot Crate this month. You won't be able to find these anywhere else except in your September Loot Crate or through Loot Crate themselves.

Mezco Toyz's The Art of Living Dead Dolls

Mezco Toyz will have a special release/signing  of  The Art of Living Dead Dolls book during Super Week at their special event at Ripley's Believe It or Not in New York. It's a great accomplishment to have a line like this last for 16+ years. The cover is embossed which is pretty awesome! There are 78 pages of awesome art by various artists as well as fan art, tattoos and highlights from a Living Dead Dolls show. SRP is $20 for this soft cover book.. If you're not going to be able to make out to Mezco's special event in New York, you can purchase a copy of this book HERE directly from Mezco!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD & Blu-ray Combo

Dark Sky Films presents The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD & Blu-ray Combo. Dark Sky Films digitally re-mastered this movie for the first time using an all -new 4K digital transfer and newly created 7.1 surround sound mix. This release marks the only transfer of the film to go back to the original 16mm A/B rolls which was the actual film that rolled through the cameras.

Joe Ledbetter's Fire-Catzilla Release

Joe Ledbetter announced that he will be releasing Fire-Catzilla tomorrow, Friday, September 26th at 8am Pacific in his store HERE.

"Fire-Catzilla features newly sculpted fins, a tail, and an electric flame with the Japanese word for "rawr" printed across in neon pink. This 11-inch tall green monster is a limited edition of just 300 pieces."

Here's the details:

* Produced and designed by artist Joe Ledbetter

* Stands almost 11-inches tall

* Limited Edition of 300

* 5 points of articulation

* Newly sculpted flame!

* Newly sculpted fins and tail!

* Window-boxed

* Only available directly from the artist here

* Releasing into the wild Friday, September 26 at 8am Pacific time.

* $110 USD (+ shipping)

* In stock and ready to ship worldwide!

Jack & the Cuckoo-Clock Heart

From producers Luc Besson and Virginie Silla-Besson, Jack And The Cuckoo-Clock Heart is a visual feast like you've never seen before. It's filled with fabulous steampunk inventions, enchanting music, and characters you'll never forget.