Thursday, March 24, 2016

Multiverse Studio Releases New Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ayane Premium Quality Resin Statue Images

Iconic Video-game Ninja Collectible Releasing 2nd Quarter 2016
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (March 24th, 2016) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. revealed today the licensor approved images of the Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ayane Premium Quality Resin Statue.

The new images showcase the mixed-media interplay of the Ayane statue, using sculpted lighting and expertly executed paint mastering to recreate Ayane in her flowing butterfly motif, ready to engage in a campaign against the Black Spider Clan.

Diamond Announces Contents of the April 2016 PREVIEWS

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (March 23, 2016) — The April edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets on March 30th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning June 2016.

ON OUR FRONT COVER: Dark Horse Comics celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special "Dark Horse Day" cover featuring many of its characters and licensed properties as drawn by Duncan Fegredo.

ON OUR BACK COVER: The DC Super Hero Girls franchise for girls launches this summer with an original DC Entertainment graphic novel, Finals Crisis, by Shea Fontana and Yancey Labat.

New LEGO Dimensions trailer suits up for "Batman v Superman"


New LEGO® Dimensions™ Trailer Brings Together
DC Comics’ Mightiest Super Heroes and Super-Villains

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released a new trailer for LEGO Dimensions in celebration of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the first live-action film to feature both Batman and Superman, as well as the first theatrical live-action portrayal of Wonder Woman.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens NEW Gameplay Trailer Unveiled

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the FIRST official Gameplay Trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, showcasing the exciting new content that will be coming to a galaxy… not so far, far away on June 28, 2016. For the first time, fans can get a glimpse of the brand new features available in this epic adventure, including:

Kick9’s Warriors of Glory Showcased at WonderCon 2016

Action Role-Playing Game Warriors of Glory Showcased via Publisher Kick9 at WonderCon 2016

Sunnyvale, Calif. – March 23rd, 2016 Mobile Game publisher Kick9 - a global game publisher of mobile content - announced today that its upcoming Action RPG (Role Playing Game) Warriors of Glory will be showcased at WonderCon 2016 on Friday March 25th in Room 502B from 7:30pm to 8:30 pm during the Past Present & Future of Mobile Gaming panel presentation. Attendees will get an exclusive first look at the game and have an opportunity to hear from and speak with representatives from Kick9. In addition, Kick9 will be showcasing exclusive content for the upcoming Puzzle RPG (Role Playing Game) Puzzle Monster Quest as well as provide attendees a unique opportunity to pre-register for both titles and receive exclusive in game rewards.

In Stores This Week: Batman, Ninjak, Negan and More from DST

It’s another new toy day at comic shops everywhere, and this week’s shipment is loaded up with comic book heroes and villains from Diamond Select Toys! Not only will you find the newest Minimates line, featuring mini-figures from Ninjak, Shadowman, Chew, Hack-Slash, Revival and Battle Beasts, you’ll also find banks, PVC figures and bottle openers from The Walking Dead, Star Trek and Batman: The Animated Series! Find your nearest comic shop at comicshoplocator.com!

Batman The Animated Series Batman Vinyl Bust Bank 

A Diamond Select Toys release!The battle for the loose change of Gotham City has begun! This approximately 8” vinyl bust of Batman, as he appears in Batman: The Animated Series, is actually a bank, with a coin slot in the back and an access door in the base. But it features detailed sculpting and exacting paint details that make it look like a high-end collectible! With Batman, Robin, The Joker, Harley Quinn and the Batmobile now available as vinyl banks, there’s never been a safer place in Gotham City to keep your money! Packaged in a clear polybag.(Item #DEC152118, SRP: $22.99)http://diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-batman-vinyl-bust-bank

Comic-Con HQ Kicks Off Free Beta as Title Sponsor for Free Comic Book Day

(SANTA MONICA, CA & BALTIMORE, MD) — (March 23, 2016) — It’s the 15th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day and Comic-Con HQ (CCHQ,), the official pop culture network for all things Comic-Con has joined forces with Diamond Comic Distributors to celebrate. In addition to becoming the first title sponsor, CCHQ will launch free Beta access to the network. Anyone signing up to participate in the Beta at Comic-Con HQ will have exclusive free and unlimited access through July 25, which includes week-long live coverage of San Diego Comic-Con.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Super7's Easter Fighter Cyclobot Mixed Parts Mystery Egg Release

Super7 announced the "Easter Fighter" Cyclobot Mixed Parts Mystery Egg Release set for Thursday, March 24th at Noon pacific in-store and online for $65 each. Each figure will come packaged in an Easter Egg.

Entertainment Earth Announces Exclusive Batman: The Animated Series Batman Dorbz Vinyl Figure

Pre-order Entertainment Earth's Exclusive Batman: The Animated Series Batman Dorbz Vinyl Figure HERE for $7.99. Scheduled to arrive in April.

War Machine Marketing Exclusive Customized Action Figures Appearing At Wondercon

Los Angeles, CA (March 17, 2016) - Los Angeles marketing company, War Machine Marketing, is exclusively creating customized action figures featuring the likeliness of any individual seeking to be crafted into one. Already creating over 200 personalized versions, each four inch, handmade figurine is created by sculptor and painter Kevin Ferrier around the individual’s unique features.
 
Previously shown at past editions of the San Diego Comic-Con and Stan Lee’s Comicaze, these customized figurines can be made to order and will be available to view at Wondercon (Booth # 2230) at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA on March 25-27, 2016.
 
War Machine Marketing began in 2007 by Ro Kohli, a veteran of over 20 years working within the music and entertainment industry, and specializing in creating and distribution of promotional products, marketing collateral and tour production items for the entertainment industry. Clients range from musical acts (Foo Fighters, Godsmack, Rise Against); events (Rock The Vote, New York Comic Con, C2E2); brand companies (Lieca Cameras, Stern Pinball); sporting teams (Liverpool Football Club, Arsenal Football Club); video games (Square Enix, Konami, Capcom); entertainment (Yu Gi Oh!, Lootcrate, Entertainment One, MEZCO Toys); and restaurants/venues (Rainbow Bar & Grill, Whisky A Go Go).

Factory Entertainment Announces Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice SWATs - Soft Weapons And Tactics Plush Weapons

Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice SWATs™ - Soft Weapons And Tactics Plush Weapons

Concord, CA – Factory Entertainment, Inc., the Concord, California-based producer of licensed toys and collectibles is pleased to announce its brand new line of proprietary role-play weapons called SWAT™: Soft Weapons and Tactics from Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice!

SWAT™ captures the fun of thematically stylized fantasy weapons, but executed in soft, safe for work and play materials, with sounds specifically tailored to each piece and is intended for ages 8+.

Realistic 1/12 Scale BRUCE LEE Statue Debuts From Bluefin & Storm Collectibles

Official 1/12 Scale Rendition Of Legendary Martial Arts Pioneer And Film Star Debuts In May And Includes Swappable Alternate Head Sculpt Featuring A First-Ever Bearded Bruce Lee Design

Anaheim, CA, March 22, 2016 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, delights martial arts and pop culture fans and collectors as it announces the release of an official Bruce Lee premium statue from Storm Collectibles.

Personally approved by Shannon Lee, the daughter of the legendary late martial arts pioneer and film star, the 1/12 scale Bruce Lee statue will debut in May with an MSRP of $55.00 (USD) from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from a variety of leading online outlets. Pre-orders are available now from select outlets.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces 2 World Premieres at Wondercon

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
TO PREMIERE
JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. TEEN TITANS,
LEGO® SCOOBY-DOO! HAUNTED HOLLYWOOD
MARCH 25-27 AT WONDERCON IN LOS ANGELES


WBHE Activities Feature Two World Premieres, Stellar Talent including
Jerry O’Connell, Jason O’Mara, Jake T. Austin, Christopher Gorham,
Brandon Soo Hoo, Kari Wahlgren, James Arnold Taylor, Stuart Allan and more

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) puts a pair of World Premieres in the spotlight at WonderCon in Los Angeles, March 25-27 – offering fans their first look at the highly anticipated animated films Justice League vs. Teen Titans and LEGO® Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood.

Justice League vs. Teen Titans will have its World Premiere on Saturday, March 26 at 2:30pm in the Microsoft Theater. Many of the film’s stars – including Jerry O’Connell, Jason O’Mara, Jake T. Austin and Christopher Gorham – will be in attendance for the screening and post-film panel discussion, and all panelists (see full list below) will be autographing WonderCon-exclusive Justice League vs. Teen Titans mini-posters prior to the screening from 11:30am-12:15pm. Fans wishing to obtain autographs should visit West Hall A on Saturday morning for details.

Warner Archive Collection Panels at Wondercon 2016

WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION BRINGS
JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. YOUNG JUSTICE,
ROBBY THE ROBOT’S RETIREMENT PARTY,
GOLDEN HARVEST TRIBUTE,
AND THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF TOONSTOCK 4
TO WONDERCON MARCH 25-27 IN LOS ANGELES


Diverse Array of Weekend Offerings Includes Appearances by Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, James Arnold Taylor, Khary Payton, Jason Spisak,
Young Justice Producers Greg Weisman & Brandon Vietti and the ever-popular
Batman: The Brave and the Bold/”Mayhem of the Music Meister” Sing-Along!


Cryptozoic to Launch Second Ghostbusters Board Game Kickstarter on April 11


Cryptozoic to Launch Second Ghostbusters Board Game Kickstarter on April 11
Playable Scenario on Display at WonderCon - March 25-27

Lake Forest, CA – March 22, 2016 – Cryptozoic Entertainment (cryptozoic.com), leading creator of board games and collectible cards, and Sony Pictures Consumer Products are proud to announce the upcoming April 11 launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Ghostbusters: The Board Game II.

This new crowdfunding campaign follows the successful Ghostbusters: The Board Game 2015 Kickstarter campaign and retail release. The new board game is crafted with fans in mind, and allows players to: