VIZ Media Launches SHURIKEN AND PLEATS Manga Series By Matsuri Hino

Dive Into A Tale Of Intrigue And Modern-Day Ninjas In The Latest Shojo Manga Series By The Creator Of VAMPIRE KNIGHT

San Francisco, CA, February 16, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor, publisher and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the launch of famed creator Matsuri Hino’s new manga (graphic novel) series, SHURIKEN AND PLEATS, on March 1^st.

SHURIKEN AND PLEATS, the story of a schoolgirl who’s also a ninja in modern-day Japan, is the latest title from Hino, who created the pivotal shojo series, VAMPIRE KNIGHT (also published by VIZ Media; rated ‘T+’ for Teens).

NYC Screening/Event on 2/27 for LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents

Saturday, February 27 Screening/Event for

LEGO^® DC COMICS SUPER HEROES:

JUSTICE LEAGUE: COSMIC CLASH

at The Paley Center for Media in New York

Free Tickets Available to Fans on First Come, First Served Basis for

Family-Friendly Event set for Saturday Afternoon;

Screening, Film Talent Panel, Signed Posters & LEGO^® Toys for All Kids;

PopSoda x Restore x Lulubell Painting Contest!!!

Lulubell has partnered with Restore & Popsoda for another painting contest.You can purchase blanks through Lulubell or use ones that you have purchased previously. Only four figures can be used in this contest and it is Restore Neo Japan SFB, Restore Iron Mean SFB, Popsoda Fog and Popsoda Darts.

Lulubell Pre-Order period for blank figures starts February 17th at 9am Pacific Time through February 24th Noon Pacific Time. Retail for Neo japan will be $55usd and all others will be $65usd. Open run, no order maximums. 

◎PAINT CONTEST DETAILS: 

Target ：Neo Japan SFB、Iron Meat SFB、Fog、Darts
How to enter: Enter using the RESTORE link or send an email to: contest.popsoda.restore@gmail.com with the following infomation:

Title: Paint Contest
Body of email: 

                     1.Name or Online name
　　　　　　　　2.your area
　　　　　　　　3.title of your paint
　　　　　　　　4.concept or theme
　　　　　　　　5.free message, any additional comments you'd        like the judges to know
　　　　　　　　6.your web site URL or SNS account
　＊Must attach 6　pictures（front/back x1each、left/right x1each、favorite angle x2）
    ＊RESTORE will use your provided information along with announcement of winning. Entry period ：July 10th Winner : winner will have an original sculpt of their likeness by master sculptor Abe of RESTORE to be used on a Neo Japan figure!!

Pre-Order Super7's Full Color Masters of the Universe Retro Action Figures

Super7 is taking Pre-orders on the full color version of their Masters of the Universe Retro Action Figures that were unveiled at Toy Fair 2016. You can pre-order the Set of 4 featuring Skeletor, He-Man, Beast Man and Mer-Man HERE for $59.96 or purchase each one individually for $14.99 each. (Skeletor, He-Man, Beast Man, Mer-Man)

This is a pre-order and these are scheduled to ship this April.

Mega Bloks Despicable Me Minion Valentine Mini Figure

Happy Valentine's Day! Check out this release from Mega Bloks of Despicable Me Minions Mini Figures. These are blind bagged so you don't know which character you're gonna get.

McFarlane Toys Partners with Gears of War

Tempe, Ariz. – February 12, 2016– Legendary comic book and toy creator Todd McFarlane announced today that his company, McFarlane Toys has partnered with one of the gaming industry’s hottest properties, Gears of War, to produce a line of highly collectible action figures.  Known for its gritty, gory, hyper realistic gameplay, Microsoft’s Gears of War has been an Xbox staple for nearly a decade.  The franchise revolutionized cover-based combat, and drew millions of Xbox Live users in with its addictive multiplayer.  One of the most anticipated video games of the year, Gears of War 4 is slated to release Holiday 2016, exclusively on Xbox One.

Whimsical EASY EATS: A BEE AND PUPPYCAT COOKBOOK Announced By VIZ Media

Hardcover Cookbook Inspired By The Smash Hit

Cartoon Hangover Series Features Fun Recipes And

New Ways To Make Food Magical

San Francisco, CA, February 11, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), and Frederator Networks give readers of all ages a fun and tasty way to create unique dishes and out-of-this-world recipes with the release of a forthcoming cookbook inspired by the hit animated web series, Bee and PuppyCat.

Diamond Select Toys' New York Toy Fair 2016 Sneak Peek!

Check out some of the new items that will be on display at the Diamond Select Toys booth (#4907) at New York Toy Fair! Pre-orders will open later this month, so check with your local comic shop, or your favorite online retailer! Find a store at comicshoplocator.com!

Aliens Vinimates Vinyl Figure Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Vinimates figure line is expanding… into the furthest reaches of space! Based on the 1986 sci-fi/action classic Aliens, the next two iconic characters to be Vinimate-ized are Nostromo survivor Ellen Ripley and a ferocious Warrior Alien! Sculpted in the style of DST’s Minimates mini-figures, each 4-inch Vinimates vinyl figure has an articulated neck, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Art Asylum!

Ripley Vinyl Figure        SRP: $9.99

Alien Vinyl Figure          SRP: $9.99

Super7 to Release Valentine's Day Pie Guy and Blue Magic Pumpkin Boy

Super7 announced they will be releasing Valentine's Day Pie Guy on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th at Noon Pacific HERE for $25 each. This lovely Pie Guy is cast in marbled pink and glow-in-the-dark vinyl with a tan vinyl crust and white whipped cream moustache.

Following the release of Pie Guy, Super7 will also be releasing the Blue Magic Pumpkin Boy on Wednesday, February 17th at Noon Pacific HERE for $50 each. Pumpkin Boy is cast in blue and glow-in-the-dark marbled vinyl with dark blue, red, and silver sprays.

Super7's Secret Society to Open Soon

If you're a fan or collector of Super7's products and missed out on joining in the festivities last year, Super7 will once again be opening their doors for reservations to join their Secret Society for 2016. The cost is $125. You get a T-shirt, 2 Toys and Access to new Releases before the general public. They will be accepting reservations starting Monday, February 15th at 11am Pacific through Friday, February 19th at 6pm Pacific in their store HERE.

Toy Art Gallery To Release Ron English's Peace, Love and Understanding Vinyl Art Figure This Friday

Toy Art Gallery announces Debut Release of Ron English's Peace, Love and Understanding Vinyl Art Figure this Friday, February, 12th at Noon Pacific. The debut release will be available in unpainted white, unpainted red and a special "Valentine's" painted release. The unpainted white and special "Valentine's" painted release will be released through Toy Art Gallery. The unpainted red will be released at Popaganda. The unpainted versions will retail for $35 each and the Valentine's Painted Release will retaile for $45 each. This figure stands 5" tall and made in Japan.

BLUEFIN TO SHOWCASE A COLORFUL VARIETY OF UNIQUE NEW COLLECTIBLES AT 2016 TOY FAIR

Leading Toy And Hobby Distributor Returns To The Toy Industry’s Biggest Annual Event With Hot New Collectibles For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, Back To The Future, And More!!

Irvine, CA, February 10, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, returns to New York City this month for the 2016 American International Toy Fair, taking place February 13^th – 16^th at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan.

Bluefin will be located in Booth #4834.

Bif Bang Pow!'s KISS Peg Pal

New from Bif Bang Pow! is KISS Peg Pal wooden figures. They are 2" tall. You can pre-order The Demon, The Starchild, The Spaceman and The Catman for $4.99 each at Entertainment Earth.

McFarlane Toys Announces Titanfall Partnership

Tempe, Ariz. – February 10, 2016– –Comic book icon and toy creator Todd McFarlane announced today that his company, McFarlane Toys has partnered with the video game powerhouse Respawn Entertainment to produce a line of action figures based on the upcoming game, Titanfall 2.  The first Titanfall was announced in 2013 and was immediately heralded as a game changer for the first-person-shooter genre of video games.  During its reveal at E3 that year, it won over 60 awards including six E3 Critic’s awards: Best in Show, Best Action Game, Best Original Game, Best Console Game, Best PC Game and Best Online Multiplayer.  To date, the game has had over 11 million unique players.

Diamond Select Toys Licenses New Ghostbusters Film in 2016

Diamond Select Toys Licenses New Ghostbusters Film in 2016

Since 2009, Diamond Select Toys has been releasing quality collectibles based on the classic 1984 film Ghostbusters, as well as its live-action and animated sequels and spinoffs. Now, the Maryland-based company is happy to announce that, under license from Sony Pictures Consumer Products,  they will continue that tradition with the new 2016 Ghostbusters film, producing Minimates mini-figures, vehicles, vinyl banks, kitchenware and glassware based on the new film.