Thursday, January 28, 2016

Batman: Bad Blood LA Talent Premiere Announced

Jason O’Mara, Yvonne Strahovski, Sean Maher,
Stuart Allan & Travis Willingham
To Attend West Coast Premiere of
BATMAN: BAD BLOOD
Monday, February 1 at Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles

Producer James Tucker, Director Jay Oliva, Character Designer Phil Bourassa
Also Join Festivities to Celebrate Latest DC Universe Original Movie

Virtually the entire “Bat Family” of actors – Jason O’Mara, Yvonne Strahovski, Sean Maher, Stuart Allan and Travis Willingham – will be featured guests when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents the west coast premiere of Batman: Bad Blood at The Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles on February 1, 2016.

Producer James Tucker, Director Jay Oliva and character designer Phil Bourassa will join the actors for red carpet interviews and a post-screening panel at the spotlight event to celebrate the release of the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies.

Silicon Valley Comic Con Announces First Wave of Panels

FIRST WAVE OF SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON PANELS ANNOUNCED:
INDUSTRY ICONS TO EXPLORE POP CULTURE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMICS AND MORE

Pop Culture Panel Highlights Include: “An Evening with William Shatner,” “Ask Adam Savage,” 
“Let’s Go to Mars!,” “Con Man: The Fan Revolt 14 Years in the Making”

Science Enthusiasts Can Hear from Leading Experts On the World of Tomorrow: Space Travel, Black Holes, Artificial Intelligence, Eugenics, the Quantum Physics of the Marvel Universe and More

Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak’s pop culture and technology expo, today revealed the initial round of panels that will be featured during the highly anticipated event that blends the best of entertainment, technology, gaming, comics, VR and all things pop culture. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective as they hear a wide variety of discussions helmed by their favorite Hollywood icons, scientists, technology luminaries and more.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

NEW MANGA SERIES - BEHIND THE SCENES!! - LAUNCHES FROM VIZ MEDIA

Comedy Series About A Social Misfit And College Movie Effects Club Is The Latest From The Acclaimed Creator Of OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB And MILLENNIUM SNOW

San Francisco, CA, January 27, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, proudly brings creator Bisco Hatori’s dramatic new manga (graphic novel) comedy to English readers with the launch of BEHIND THE SCENES!! on February 2nd.

The new shojo series by the famed creator of OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB and MILLENNIUM SNOW will be published in print and digital editions under the Shojo Beat imprint. BEHIND THE SCENES!! is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally on February 2nd via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Subsequent volumes of the continuing series will be published in English twice a year.

Bif Bang Pow! Announces That They Will Make Marvel Collectibles!


The Daily Bugle Reports that Bif Bang Pow! will Make Marvel Collectibles!

LOS ANGELES, CA: January 27, 2016
JLA Direct, LLC (d/b/a Bif Bang Pow!) is thrilled to collaborate with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to produce an exclusive line of memorabilia for Marvel fans and collectors.

"From Asgard to Midgard and everywhere in between, we're thrilled to have the opportunity to create a new line of collectibles from the Marvel Universe," said Jason Labowitz, Co-Founder of Bif Bang Pow! and President of Entertainment Earth. "With such a vast library and history of characters, we're excited to get started bringing a few fresh ideas to this amazing brand!"

Pac-Man POP! Vinyl Figures

Funko recently announced that they will be releasing Pac-Man POP! Vinyl Figures featuring Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Blinky (red), Inky (light blue), Clyde (orange), Pinky (pink) and Blue Ghost (dark blue). You can pre-order these right now at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each.

Super7 Announces "Melted" Rose Vampire and "Bandaged Bruiser" Pocket Mummy Boy Release

Super7 announced that they will be releasing the "Melted" Rose Vampire and "Bandaged Bruiser" Pocket Mummy Boy tomorrow, Thursday, January 28th at 12 Noon Pacific HERE. The "Melted Rose Vampire will cost $35 and the "Bandaged Bruiser" Pocket Mummy Boy will cost $25.

BLUEFIN DEBUTS NEW BRUCE LEE POSEABLE ACTION FIGURE FROM TAMASHII NATIONS

Exciting Latest Addition To The S.H. Figuarts Line Debuts To Retailers In February And Utilizes Advanced Digital Facial Coloring Technology For Impressive Realism And Includes Multiple Weapon Accessories And Other Interchangeable Parts

Anaheim, CA, January 27, 2015 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, is proud to introduce the world’s most posable Bruce Lee action figure!

Renowned Japanese collectibles label, Tamashii Nations, integrates its advanced S.H. Figuarts articulation technology to reproduce all of Bruce Lee's powerful martial arts moves! For this latest release, Tamashii Nations also utilized cutting edge digital facial coloring technology to achieve a stunning level of realism and collectors will be impressed by the incredible level of overall quality. 

Unboxing The Smuggler's Bounty - Resistance Box

Smuggler's Bounty - Resistance Box (January 2016). Star Wars The Force Awakens The Resistance Items are inside this box. What could it be? One hint that was given was that something was flocked. Most if not all should have received their box already. If you haven't, stay away from social media and anything that mentions this month's Smuggler's Bounty if you don't want to see spoilers of the content inside.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

LEGO Marvel's Avengers Now Available

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES, THE LEGO GROUP AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT ASSEMBLE FOR LAUNCH OF
 LEGO® MARVEL’S AVENGERS
 
All New LEGO Videogame Starts off 2016 in Epic Fashion, Celebrating The Avengers with Blockbuster Moments from Six Marvel Studios Films and Fan-Favorite Content from 
Acclaimed Marvel Comics
 
Burbank, Calif. – Jan. 26, 2016Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Marvel Entertainment today announced the launch of LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, an all new action-packed Super Hero adventure that allows players to relive the most amazing moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe through six Marvel Studios films, while also experiencing classic Avengers characters and content from acclaimed Marvel Comics. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers is now available for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Xbox One®, Xbox 360®, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo, the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems and Windows PC.

Marvel Joins Forces with Wounded Warrior Project for "VENOM: SPACE KNIGHT" Storyline

New York, NY—January 26, 2016— This spring, a special Marvel Comics storyline will delve into the trials, perseverance, and eventual triumph of wounded veterans aided and informed by one of the leading non-profit organizations dedicated to these wounded service members – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The upcoming arc of Marvel Comics’ VENOM: SPACE KNIGHT will take readers through a powerful story that sees Flash Thompson abandon the alien suit, which has afforded him the ability to walk, to receive prosthetic legs.  Writer Robbie Thompson consulted with WWP spokesperson and double amputee Dan Nevins to portray an eye-opening look at the everyday struggles and incremental victories that wounded veterans face as depicted through Flash Thompson’s rehabilitation process in the story.

VIZ Media Marks WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP's 4th Anniversary With Special Promo

Limited Time Promotion Delivers Special Subscriber Pricing On The World’s Most Popular Weekly Manga Magazine And The Opportunity To Win A Wide Variety Of SHONEN JUMP Premiums

San Francisco, CA, January 26, 2016 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, marks the 4th anniversary of the official digital English edition of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP, the world’s most popular weekly manga magazine, with a special subscription offer for readers.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is published digitally every week by VIZ Media and features the latest chapters of a wide variety of serialized fan favorite manga (graphic novel) titles presented in English and released on the same day as the magazine’s general print release in Japan.

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES MEGA MAN WEARABLE HELMET

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (January 26th, 2016) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced the availability of the Mega Man® Wearable Helmet. Representing iconic characters from the classic platform videogame series Mega Man® from Capcom, this wearable helmet lets you take on the role of your favorite Blue Bomber, with the comfort of a soft, padded interior. Collectible enthusiast and cosplayers alike can show off their appreciation of Mega Man for all to see.

Saturday, January 23, 2016

The One:12 Collective Presents Sulu

From the original Star Trek series and the bridge of USS Enterprise NCC-1701 comes Chief Helmsman, Hikaru Sulu, one of the iconic series' most celebrated crew members. The groundbreaking character of Mr. Sulu, portrayed by the inimitable George Takei, bravely guided the starship during its original five-year mission.
 
Sulu was originally the department head of Astrosciences; he was also an accomplished botanist, fencer, noted expert on projectile weapons, and pilot of "antique" aircraft. He assumed command of the ship on at least four occasions, repeatedly proving himself a skilled and valuable member of the Enterprise crew.  Hikaru Sulu went on to become Captain of his own vessel and was honored with a holographic portrait in Starfleet Headquarters.

Friday, January 22, 2016

2016 Cometdebris Action Club

Did you miss out on joining the Cometdebris Action Club last year? Here's your chance to join the 2016 Cometdebris Action Club for $100 HERE. Membership for this year closes on February 7th.
Annual membership includes:
Early access to every Cometdebris release, including brand new figures for 2016. Members can reserve any release (unpainted as well!) without having to wait until release date and the possibility of selling out. And members get first dibs on any leftover event exclusives and customs.

Two member's only exclusive figures! Available only to members, these will ship at a later date. These are included in your membership!

Member's only mailing list. Get advanced news, previews, member's only offers, more!

$100 plus shipping. In the Cometdebris Online Store through February 7th.

Secret Base x Three Tides Tattoo x Toy Art Gallery Karakasa Tattoo Man Kabuki #2 Release

Available today at TAG - Secret Base x Three Tides Tattoo x Toy Art Gallery's KARAKASA TATTOO MAN KABUKI #2! The new Karakasa Tattoo Man features incredible decal work on the arms, legs and face and a unique "white" glow-in-the-dark vinyl. Available today, 1/22/16 at 12PM PST at shop.toyartgallery.com for $85! Limit one per customer.