Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Gentle Giant Ltd's Star Wars "Farm Boy" Luke Skywalker Jumbo Figures SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Gentle Giant announced their first SDCC 2016 Exclusive which is Star Wars ROTJ Luke Skywalker (Farm Boy) with Yellow and Brown hair. Limited to 250 pieces each. You can purchase now if you are a Premier Guild Member.

NICKELODEON OPENS ITS VAULTS TO BRING LEGENDS OF THE HIDDEN TEMPLE, RUGRATS, HEY ARNOLD! AND MORE TO SDCC


Nickelodeon Opens Its Vaults to Bring Legends of the Hidden Temple,
Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and More to Comic-Con International:
San Diego, July 21-24, 2016
 
The ‘90s and Beyond are All That as Nickelodeon and The Splat Give Fans
an Immersive Retro Experience, from Booth to Panels and Special Guests
 
#NickSDCC at: /thesplat, @thesplat, @thesplatgram, @thesplatchat
 
LOS ANGELES—June 28, 2016Nickelodeon and The Splat--the network’s programming block dedicated to Nick’s legendary library of hits from the ‘90s and 2000s--are blasting open the vaults for a slime-tastic, immersive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 that’s bound to be All That, and more.  Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to some of its most memorable shows and popular characters with activations, games, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: Legends of the Hidden Temple, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Double Dare, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, CatDog, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Invader Zim, among many others.
 
“Those who dare to pass through the sacred gates of Comic-Con will enter a world of nostalgic treasures, artifacts and trivia from Nickelodeon's beloved '90s archives," said King Olmec, Keeper of Nickelodeon's booth.  "The choice to enter is yours and yours alone, loyal fans."

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Now Available

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES,
THE LEGO GROUP AND LUCASFILM TAKE PLAYERS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY WITH THE LAUNCH OF
LEGO® STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS™

Relive the Epic Action from the Blockbuster Film with a Humorous LEGO Twist and
For the First Time in a Videogame, Journey Through Exciting New Adventures from Across the Star Wars Galaxy
Burbank, Calif. – June 28, 2016Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm today announced the launch of LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™, an all new Star Wars adventure that immerses players in the blockbuster film like never before. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Xbox One®, Xbox 360®, Wii U™ system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, Windows PC, Mac and on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens marks the triumphant return of the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise, allowing fans and newcomers to relive the action from the hit film in a way that only LEGO games can offer, featuring storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. For the first time in a videogame, players can experience new adventures within the Star Wars galaxy set in the time leading up to the movie, providing deeper insights into the film’s characters and most memorable moments.

VIZ Media Announces 2016 Anime Expo Activities & Convention Exclusives

Join The Fun Of North America’s Largest Anime/Manga Convention With BLUE EXORCIST Manga Creator, Special Events For SAILOR MOON, ONE-PUNCH MAN, Panel Discussions,
Retail Booth Exclusives And Much More!!

San Francisco, CA, June 27, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premiere company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, prepares to deliver a fun-filled, exciting weekend of anime and manga inspired fun and fan celebration as it announces its participation in the 2016 Anime Expo.

VIZ Media’s presence will be highlighted by special guest appearances, panel discussions, autograph sessions, promotional giveaways and a variety of exclusive and pre-street items that will be available for purchase.

The Twilight Zone Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set of 6 SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! will be releasing The Twilight Zone Pin Mate Wooden Figure Set of 6 SDCC 2016 Exclusive for $29.99. You can pre-order this set here if you are unable to attend SDCC but please note that these will be sold at SDCC first. If any are available after the show, they will fulfill pre-orders.

CHIPP and JACK S001 LAPEL PINS

Pick up the CHIPP and JACK S001 LAPEL PINS HERE for $25. Shipping is included if in the USA. International shipping add $5 for 1st class international.

CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY WITH GODZILLA DURING EL REY NETWORK'S "KAIJULY ROARTH" MARATHON BEGINNING JULY 1st AT 10:00 AM ET/PT

CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY WITH GODZILLA
DURING EL REY NETWORK’S “KAIJULY ROARTH” MARATHON
BEGINNING JULY 1st AT 10:00 AM ET/PT

FEATURING FOURTEEN FILMS STARRING YOUR FAVORITE KAIJU MONSTER BATTLES
 
Kick off celebrating America’s independence with your favorite Japanese monsters on Friday, July 1 at 4:00PM ET/PT. Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, Ghidorrah, Destroyah and more will continue to brawl it out until Monday, July 4, at 4:00 AM ET/PT.

Factory Entertainment's Batman v Superman Emblem Pop Pocket SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Factory Entertainment's Batman v Superman Emblem Pop Pocket SDCC 2016 Exclusive is available to pre-order HERE for $6. You can either choose to pick it up at the show or have it shipped to you after the show.

The TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Steelbook

Shout! Factory Announces
The TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook Arriving September 13, 2016
 
As announced early June, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will release The TRANSFORMERSTHE MOVIE 30th Anniversary Edition this fall 2016. This beloved animated feature is being remastered, and a full-range of bonus content and collectible packaging are currently in production. Now, Shout! Factory further celebrates the 30th Anniversary of this iconic movie with The TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook (2-disc Blu-ray™ set + Digital Copy), available at Amazon and in stores at select retail locations on September 13, 2016. Featuring the heroic AUTOBOTS, as they defend their native planet CYBERTRON from the evil DECEPTICONS and UNICRON, The TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack and Frank Welker. Take a first look at the Limited Edition, 30th Anniversary Steelbook packaging above!




Friday, June 24, 2016

Funko's SDCC 2016 Exclusives Wave 4-6 + Conan O'Brien POP!'s Announced This Week

Wave 4
Funko announced Wave 4,5 and 6 of their SDCC 2016 Exclusives this week. Hopefully you've started your list of which ones you're hoping to get.

Loot Crate's July Theme is: Futuristic!

Loot Crate announced their July Theme which is Futuristic!

This Theme Is Perfect for Fans of:

Mega Man
Star Trek
Futurama
Rick & Morty
Valiant

What is Loot Crate?

Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box service for geeks, nerds, comic book lovers, and pop culture aficionados. Every month, subscribers receive a mystery box full of collectibles, figurines, apparel, and memorabilia. Each box contains at least $45 in value and many items are exclusively created for the Loot Crate community. Each crate also has a theme centered around major franchises, theatrical releases, and events.

Entertainment Earth Announces The Big Bang Theory Star Trek Action Figures SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! Announces The Big Bang Theory Star Trek 3 3/4" Action Figures SDCC 2016 Exclusives. That's right Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, Raj, Penny, Bernadette and Amy are all dressed up in Star Trek Uniforms to celebrate Star Trek's 50th Anniversary. Each figure will cost $14.99 and also comes with a pop-out diorama. You can pre-order these now at the links above.

Please note that these will be sold first at SDCC and any remaining stock will go to fulfill pre-orders.

BLUEFIN Announces Exclusive Collectibles For 2016 Anime Expo Next Weekend!

Leading Japanese Collectibles Distributor Returns To The Nation’s Biggest Anime Fan Convention With Upcoming New Dragon Ball Figures And A Wide Array Of New Gundam Model Kits Available Now!

Anaheim, CA, June 24, 2016 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, has announced a colorful collection of exclusive products that will be displayed and also available for purchase during the 2016 Anime Expo.

Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and takes place July 1st–4th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. Bluefin will be located in Booth #1401.

Bluefin will delight Anime Expo attendees with a colorful collection of high quality and in many cases, limited edition or special variant products and high quality model kits for popular properties including Gundam, Dragon Ball, and more.

Dragon Ball fans that purchase a Bandai Scouter headset at the Bluefin booth will receive Super Saiyan Hair that can be placed snugly over the head.

Moviegoers to Become Ghostbusters During the BET Awards

Bust Slimer and Get the Chance to win 4 Custom Ghostbusters Uniforms
 
This Sunday, June 26, beginning at 8PM / 7PM central on BET, during the BET Awards (check local listings), movie fans watching the show will have the chance to become Ghostbusters themselves.
 
When the specially tagged Ghostbusters TV spot airs during the broadcast, anyone watching the show can Shazam the spot using their Shazam app and bust Slimer, as the famous ghost is captured from the TV onto users' smart phones.
 
After busting Slimer, audiences can learn more about Slimer and the upcoming Ghostbusters movie, in theaters July 15.  They can also enter a sweepstakes, with a chance to win four custom-made Ghostbusters suits.
 
This Sunday, tune in to the BET Awards, Shazam the Ghostbusters spot, and become a Ghostbuster!

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Character Spotlight Series Continues with NEW Rey Video


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the next video in a series of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens character vignettes spotlighting Rey, the Jakku scavenger who finds herself drawn into a galaxy-spanning conflict between the Resistance and First Order. The video showcases Rey’s LEGO character in full form through key gameplay moments, cinematic cutscenes and authentic audio, all with signature LEGO humor. The vignette also features original dialogue recorded by actress Daisy Ridley, who plays the role of Rey in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens film.