Thursday, February 18, 2016

Court of the Dead - Chronicle of the Underworld

There’s an old saying: Death is your last adventure. Little do they know what a grand, long adventure it is. But you are about to find out. Sideshow is proud to introduce The Court of the Dead: The Chronicle of the Underworld Book. You have left behind your mortal shell and landed on the strange shores of the Underworld, the land of the dead. Luckily, you have a guidebook. An Underworld historian has thoughtfully created The Chronicle to introduce you to your new home.

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER HADOKEN PLUSH BALL AVAILABLE NOW

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER HADOKEN PLUSH BALL AVAILABLE NOW

Tighten Your Gi and Charge Your Ki
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (February 18th, 2016) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. today announced that their latest product, Street Fighter Hadoken Plush Ball is available now on the Multiverse Retail Store. Cast in the iconic design of classic fighting videogame series Street Fighter™ from Capcom, the plush ball seamlessly mimics martial artist Ryu’s special projectile attack, the Hadoken Fire Ball. Collectible enthusiast, cosplayers, and Street Fighter fans alike can display their affection for the beloved world warrior in Ki-based projectile form.

MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON "GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2"

ATLANTA, Ga. (February 17, 2016) - Marvel Studios has begun principal photography at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," which is slated to hit U.S. theaters on May 5, 2017. The production will shoot at Atlanta's Pinewood Studios.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE CELEBRATES THE UNPARALLELED STORYTELLING OF WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS

JOHN LASSETER, ED CATMULL, AND THE FEATURE ANIMATION “STORY TRUST” SIT DOWN TO REVEAL THE SECRETS BEHIND HITS SUCH AS TANGLED AND FROZEN WITH A LOOK AT THE UPCOMING FILMS ZOOTOPIA AND MOANA.
 
PLUS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH GINNIFER GOODWIN, CHRIS EVANS, AND THE JUNGLE BOOK DIRECTOR JON FAVREAU

BURBANK, Calif. – February 17, 2016 – In the 10 years since John Lasseter and Ed Catmull took over the reins of what is now Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney has enjoyed incredible creative and box office success with such films as Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, and, of course, Frozen. The spring 2016 issue of Disney twenty-three looks at the creative talents—from writers and directors to producers and animators—who have driven this wave of superior filmmaking that has resulted in two Academy Awards® for Best Animated Feature for the studio.

Diamond Announces Contents of the March 2016 PREVIEWS

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (February 17, 2016) — The March edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets on February 24th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning May 2016.

ON OUR FRONT COVER: The heroes of the Marvel Universe are at odds with one another in Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel's Civil War II from Marvel Comics.
ON OUR BACK COVER: Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine are reimagined by Jim Lee, Keith Giffen, and Howard Porter in DC Entertainment's Scooby Apocalypse.

Chima Group Sofubi Pre-Order

We have up in our store some of Chima Group's Sofubi figures up for pre-order in our store. We have quite a few of the older releases from last year (2015) and some of the new releases that was recently released including their 2 new characters Mee (cat) and Comic (finger puppet). If you are looking for any of the newer releases and they are out of stock or not listed, please email us as we might still be able to get them.

Deadpool Super Deluxe Vinyl Figure

Did you enjoy Deadpool? Our friends at Entertainment Earth just received Funko's Deadpool Super Deluxe vinyl figure and you can purchase it HERE for $79.99 and this also qualifies for free shipping as well. Deadpool stands 10" tall.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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 1st.

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;

Monday, February 15, 2016

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.

Sunday, February 14, 2016

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.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

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.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

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