Monday, July 11, 2016

Diamond Select Toys Reveal Panels and Events for SDCC 2016

Diamond Select Toys Reveal Panels and Events for Comic-Con International 2016

Comic-Con International in San Diego is one of the largest gatherings of toy lovers known to mankind, and every year DST leaps at the chance to interact with their customers at the event, as well as introduce themselves to new fans! This year, DST will be all over Comic-Con, with a booth (#2607) full of prototypes and exclusive toys, two panel presentations that break down our upcoming products, and they are once again taking over Taste & Thirst in the Gaslamp Quarter, turning the popular eatery into a hive of Alien goodness!

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL TRAVEL TO JAPAN

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL TRAVEL TO JAPAN

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event
Introduces A “Virtual Trip to Japan” Featuring Pop-Up Experiences

San Francisco, CA, July 11, 2016 J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced an expanded Travel Pavilion featuring JAPANKURU’s VIRTUAL TRIP” an-only-at-J-Pop-experience. Guests can dive deep into Japanese culture and “visit” three Zones featuring interactive experiences showcasing what makes Japan a travelers’ delight, fusing the past, present and future. More details are available at http://www.j-pop.com/japankuru-virtual-trip.

Nickelodeon Announces SDCC 2016 Exclusives & Releases



Nickelodeon just announced their exclusives and releases for SDCC 2016 this year. The first thing to know is that they are launching The Nick Box which is a quarterly subscription box  and debuts at SDCC. The theme for the first box is Nicktoons!

The Nick Box is a curated assortment of exclusive items from popular Nick ‘90s shows including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and CatDog.  This initial box includes a 4.5” Reptar Vinyl, a ceramic glazed Stimpy-molded mug, a 9” plush of Spunky from Rocko’s Modern Life and more. Following SDCC, The Nick Box will be available as an exclusive subscription service at www.thenickbox.com, where consumers can sign up to receive additional boxes per year.
SRP: $50.00

Gentle Giant Ltd Announces Rocket Raccoon Animated Statue SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Gentle Giant Ltd announces another SDCC 2016 exclusive which is Marvel's Rocket Racoon Animated Statue. Limited to 1000.  If you are a Premier Guild Member you can pre-order this now to be shipped after the show.

Warner Bros Home Entertainment Announces Premieres, Panels & Signings for SDCC 2016

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENTING WORLD PREMIERES OF
BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE,
DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: HERO OF THE YEAR,
BATMAN UNLIMITED: MECHS VS. MUTANTS
PLUS SCOOBY-DOO/WWE SUPERSTARS PANEL
AT 2016 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Premieres, Panels and Signings in San Diego
for Full-Length Animated Films



Entertainment Earth Announces SDCC 2016 Exclusive Suicide Squad Pin Mate Set

Entertainment Eartch x Bif Bang Pow! announced another SDCC 2016 Exclusive which is the Suicide Squad Pin Mate Set.

A must-have for any DC Comics fan, this never-before-seen wooden figure set showcases 10 of the most sinister Super-Villains that are so bad they could be used for good. Individually numbered within the series, every figure is numbered on the bottom as well as on the packaging. SLIPKNOT™ is number 2; BOOMERANG™ is number 3; KATANA™ is number 4; ENCHANTRESS™ is number 5; RICK FLAG™ is number 6; THE JOKER™ is number 7; HARLEY QUINN™ is number 8; DEADSHOT™ is number 9; KILLER CROC™ is number 10; DIABLO™ is number 11.

AMC Released "Fear the Walking Dead" Key Art for SDCC

AMC just released the "Fear the Walking Dead" Key Art for SDCC. 

The key art, which also serves as the official series poster for the second half of season two, will appear around the fan-based convention from July 21-24. A “Fear the Walking Dead” Comic Con panel with the cast and executive producers will take place on Friday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT in Hall H.  In addition, a “Fear the Walking Dead” yacht, located at Fifth Avenue Pier behind the Convention Center, will be open to attendees for the duration of Comic Con giving fans a chance to experience life aboard the Abigail.

"Fear the Walking Dead" is executive produced by Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert and showrunner Dave Erickson and stars Kim Dickens as Madison, Cliff Curtis as Travis, Frank Dillane as Nick, Alycia Debnam-Carey as Alicia, Mercedes Mason as Ofelia, Lorenzo James Henrie as Chris and Colman Domingo as Strand.

MTV Fandom Awards Announces Nominees for "Fandom of the Year" & "Ship of the Year"

THIRD ANNUAL “MTV FANDOM AWARDS” ANNOUNCES NOMINEES
FOR “FANDOM OF THE YEAR” AND “SHIP OF THE YEAR”
NEW YORK, NY (July 11, 2016) – MTV today announced the nominees for “Fandom of the Year,” presented by JOLLY RANCHER Candy, which will feature 32 nominees going head-to-head across multiple platforms in a special social tournament spanning movies, TV dramas, TV comedies and, for the first time ever, video games.  MTV also announced nominees for “Ship of the Year,” presented by FDA, celebrating the relationships that fandoms are dying to see.  The awards will be handed out at the third annual “MTV Fandom Awards,” which will take place alongside the “MTV Fandom Fest” at Petco Park on Thursday, July 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. PT, leading into the 8:00 p.m. PT taping of the awards.  The show will air on Sunday, July 24, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. 

Friday, July 8, 2016

Super7 Presents: Skeletor Insults Comic-Con

Had to share this with everyone! So Awesome!!!

Dark Horse Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Programming Schedule

Dark Horse Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Programming Schedule. Check it out below:

DARK HORSE COMICS | SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2016 | BOOTH #2615

SIGNING SCHEDULE
All creators signing in our booth offer their autographs for FREE. FREE prints, comics, or posters are provided for most of our signings (while supplies last). You may purchase or bring items to be signed; however, we may restrict the type or number of items to be signed as necessary.

Some signings require a wristband for entry, as noted on the schedule. Drawings for wristbands for these events will begin at show opening the day before and day of each signing. Come to the Dark Horse booth early for the best chance to join these events.
 
Lines may also be closed for some signings due to crowding or time restrictions.

We have two signing stages. One features art by Mike Huddleston and Mike Mignola for Hellboy; the other showcases the Xenoverse with art by Massimo Carnevale for Aliens: Defiance and Dave Palumbo for Prometheus: Life and Death and Predator: Life and Death. The location of each signing is indicated by the following abbreviations:
HB = Hellboy Signing Stage  XV = Xenoverse Signing Stage

All events are subject to change. Some restrictions apply. Please see Dark Horse Comics staff if you have questions.

Entertainment Earth's SDCC 2016 Exclusive Captain America vs. Iron Man Pin Mate Set

Entertainment Earth x Bif Ban Pow!'s SDCC 2016 Exclusive Captain America vs Iron Man Pin Mate Set. You can pre-order HERE for $9.99 if unable to attend SDCC.

These will be sold at SDCC first and if there is any remaining pieces they will fulfill pre-orders.

UDON Collectibles Debuts at San Diego Comic Con

UDON launching new collectibles division, initial products to debut exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2016


Toronto, ON – July. 8, 2016 – UDON Entertainment, a celebrated publisher and art collective known for their high-quality art books and manga as well as the gorgeous art they produce for their creative services clients, is thrilled to announce the launch of UDON Collectibles, a brand-new division that will focus on developing limited-edition collectibles to delight and excite fans the world over. With UDON Collectibles, the company is set to break into the world of collectible merchandise with the same unbeatable quality and attention to detail that UDON is already known for in the publishing and creative services spaces.

"We have done some collectible items in the past, like the Street Fighter busts," said Erik Ko, UDON’s chief of operations. "That’s not a coincidence; I was heavily involved in product development before UDON, and I have always been itching to make products again. I think now is the perfect time to pursue this venture and provide fans with some really cool stuff to collect!"

FX Announces FXhibition For 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

FX ANNOUNCES FXHIBITION - AN INNOVATIVE
ACTIVATION & ART INSTALLATION FOR
2016 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON


Fans Challenged to Test Their Fears in American Horror Story’s Immersive VR Experience


LOS ANGELES - July 8, 2016 FX Networks is headed to the City in Motion, bringing innovative activations and live entertainment to San Diego this July. FX Networks will take center stage at Hilton Bayfront Park during San Diego Comic-Con July 21-24, 2016 with groundbreaking activations and installations of fan-favorite shows Archer, American Horror Story, The Strain, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll. FXhibition will transport guests to each FX series through a visually arresting, one-of-a-kind interactive art space featuring the riveting American Horror Story Fearless VR Experience.

Amazon Video at SDCC

Amazon will host cast and creator panels for the most watched Amazon Original Series, The Man in the High Castle—the second year the series will be at Comic-Con, as well as the popular original kids series and reinvention of the classic Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds Are Go. Information on time and location are listed below.

In addition to panels and autograph signings, Amazon will give fans another opportunity to interact with both series at the Amazon Village. Taking over a corner of downtown San Diego directly across from the Convention Center, the Amazon Village will be an immersive experience that will feature an inside look at The Man in the High Castle and Thunderbirds Are Go through interactive experiences, shareable moments, and giveaways.

Metal Gear Solid V: Venom Snake statue by Gecco

Gecco Corp announces Venom Snake 1/6 Scale Statue from "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain".

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain / Venom Snake 1/6 Scale Statue

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Gecco
http://www.gecco.co.jp/sheet/sheet-v_snake-en.html
https://www.facebook.com/GeccoCorpJP