Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Star Wars The Force Awakens Captain Phasma Mini Bust SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Gentle Giant Ltd. announced the Star Wars The Force Awakens Captain Phasma 1:6 Scale Mini Bust SDCC Exclusive. Limited to 1200 pieces. If you are Premier Guild Member you can pre-order this HERE.

The Big Bang Theory Star Trek Pin Mate Set Exclusive for SDCC

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! will releasing a SDCC exclusives The Big Bang Theory Star Trek Pin Mate Set. Limited to 1504 pieces. These will be sold at SDCC first but you can pre-order this set HERE if you are unable to attend. Just note that orders will only be fulfilled if there are any sets left from the show.

Silicon Valley Comic Con Announces Dates for 2017 + Expansion


SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON REVEALS DATES FOR 2017 AND EXPANSION INTO ADDITIONAL DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE VENUES

VIP Tickets on Sale Now for Steve Wozniak’s Pop Culture and Technology Expo

 
San Jose, Calif. - July 13, 2016 - Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak’s popular expo celebrating the Age of the Geek will return to downtown San Jose the weekend of April 21-23, 2017. Over the course of the three-day show, the 2016 event welcomed 60,000 attendees who enjoyed a sold-out show floor of 350+ exhibitors and dozens of packed panels and fan Q&As. The largest fan expo in Northern California, Silicon Valley Comic Con generated $12.5 million of revenue for the city and surrounding businesses, making it one of San Jose’s largest revenue generating events. Pairing science with fiction, Silicon Valley Comic Con aims to inspire and entertain with celebrity appearances, science/tech discussions, film / TV screenings, panels with award-winning authors and artists, displays with comicbook artists, cosplay contests and more.

NERDIST AND GEEK & SUNDRY RETURN TO SAN DIEGO WITH CAMP CONIVAL

NERDIST AND GEEK & SUNDRY RETURN TO SAN DIEGO WITH CAMP CONIVAL

WEEKEND TO KICK OFF WITH EXCLUSIVE POWER RANGERS PARTY ON THURSDAY NIGHT

ACTIVATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL FEATURE EPIC PROGRAMMING LINEUP AND GAMES

Los Angeles, CA (July 13, 2016) – Legendary Digital Networks will once again head down to San Diego for a 4-day takeover of Petco Park for a third year for Camp Conival: a trip back in time to everything that you loved about summer camp. Headlined by Nerdist and Geek & Sundry, programming highlights include panels and interviews with some of the biggest names in entertainment.  Confirmed talent stopping by Camp Conival include: Luc Besson (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets), Misha Collins, Cara Delevigne (Valerian), Bryan Fuller (American Gods), Josh Holloway (Colony), Robert Kirkman (Outcast), Leonard Maltin (Maltin on Movies Podcast), Ian McShane (American Gods), Adam Savage, the cast of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Ash vs Evil Dead, MST3K, and many more! 

Image Comics at San Diego Comic Con

Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego this year for San Diego Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 20th through Sunday, July 24th.

LIMITED* SDCC VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#2729):
  • MONSTRESS, VOL. 1 hardcover by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, $40
  • SNOTGIRL #1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung, $10
  • THROWAWAYS #1 by Caitlin Kittredge & Steven Sanders, cover art by Roberta Ingranata, $10
  • PAPER GIRLS Book Plate with art by Cliff Chiang (free with purchase of PAPER GIRLS, VOL. 1 at the booth)
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

Aliens, X-Files and More On Sale This Week from Diamond Select Toys!

It’s another big week at comic shops, as Diamond Select Toys ships out five new products from four different licenses in three different product categories! From our Minimates line, the latest Aliens Minimates assortment is joined by two “Greatest Hits” assortments of Marvel Minimates; in our DC Animated resin bust line, Lex Luthor bolsters the villain ranks; and our X-Files Select action figure line kicks off with Mulder and Scully! Find a shop near you at comicshoplocator.com, or order from your favorite online retailer!

Aliens Minimates Mini-Figures Series 3 Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the Nostromo, DST has returned to the doomed space ship for a full assortment of Minimates based on the original Alien movie! This assortment of two-packs features Narcissus Ripley with Narcissus Space Suit, Space Suit Dallas with Space Suit Lambert, Ash with Frozen Alien and a rare, one-per-case variant set of Battle-Damaged Ash with Frozen Alien! Each 2” Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation, and features fully interchangeable parts. Each two-pack is packaged on a full-color blister card. (Item #FEB162464, SRP: $9.99/ea.)
http://diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-minimates-2-packs-series-3-asst

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Super7 Announces Apparel for SDCC

Super7 announced that they will be bring 21 different apparel items with them to SDCC this year. T-Shirts, Polo Shirt, Sweatshirts, Long Sleeve Shirt, Star Wars, Street Fighter, and more...Stop by Super7's Booth #4945!

VIZ Media Presents POKÉMON MANGA Creators At SDCC

Welcome POKÉMON ADVENTURES Manga Creators
Hidenori Kusaka And Satoshi Yamamoto For A Special Panel Discussion And Autograph Sessions At The Famed Annual Pop Culture And Comics Convention

Satoshi & Hidenori

San Francisco, CA, July 12, 2016 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly presents the creators of the famed POKÉMON ADVENTURES manga series – Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto – for their first-ever North American professional appearance at the 2016 Comic-Con International.

Gentle Giant Ltd Announces Super Powers Micro Figure 3-Pack for SDCC

Gentle Giant Ltd. announces SDCC 2016 Exclusive Super Powers Micro-Figures 3-Pack featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. If you are a Premier Guild Member you can purchase it HERE. If not, stop by Gentle Giant's booth #3513 to purchase this.

Factory Entertainment Announces SDCC Exclusive William Shatner Signed Vintage Star Trek Poster + Meet & Greet

Factory Entertainment announces SDCC 2016 Exclusive William Shatner Signed Vintage Star Trek Poster plus and Meet & Greet for $175 HERE. Limited to 50.

Entertainment Earth Announces SDCC Exclusive KISS Unmasked Deluxe Action Figure Set

Entertainment Earth x Bif Bang Pow! Announces SDCC 2016 Exclusive KISS Unmasked Deluxe Action Figure Set. They stand 3 3/4". If you are not able to attend SDCC you can pre-order this set HERE for $99.99.

Please note that these will be sold at SDCC and if any are left they will fulfill pre-orders.

As an added bonus, convention attendees will receive a FREE KISS 16 oz. Travel Mug with purchase as a special gift during San Diego Comic-Con 2016 - while supplies last.

Titan Comics Reveals Plans for SDCC 2016

TITAN BRINGS DOCTOR WHO, TORCHWOOD, PENNY DREADFUL, SHERLOCK, AND DARK SOULS, PLUS MANY MORE, TO SDCC!

July 12, 2016 – This San Diego Comic-Con, Titan Comics brings its biggest ever offering of exciting debuts, SDCC variants and special appearances from a host of creators including; NBA all-star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Mycroft Holmes), Torchwood’s Captain Jack himself, John Barrowman (Torchwood); Doctor Who actor, writer and director Noel Clarke (The Troop); comic writers Paul Cornell (Third Doctor), George Mann (Dark Souls), Cavan Scott (Ninth Doctor, Vikings), Si Spurrier (Eleventh Doctor), and Rob Williams (Eleventh Doctor), plus many more phenomenal talents from the comics industry.

New GIGANTIC GODZILLA Figure Debuts At G-FEST This Weekend

Leading Collectibles Distributor Exclusively Presents Bandai’s Gigantic Series Godzilla 1995 Which Depicts The World’s Most Famous Dinosaur Just Before Meltdown From The Godzilla vs. Destroyah Film

Anaheim, CA, July 12, 2016 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, announces its participation at the 2016 G-FEST with something very special to be showcased at the largest event devoted to Godzilla and Japanese movie monster fandom.

Gecco Announces Metal Gear Solid V, The Puppy DD Figure Redemption Deadline for Customers Outside Japan

Gecco announces how to redeem the Metal Gear Solid V The Puppy DD Figure for overseas customs outside of Japan. In order to get The Puppy DD for free you must buy both Quiet and Venom Snake 1/6 Scale statues. You need to enter the 2 codes that comes with them and apply for the figure by December 31st through the website on the application.

Super7 Announces SDCC 2016 Soft Vinyl Exclusives

Super7 announced their Japanese Soft Vinyl Figure Exclusives for SDCC this year. They will be debuting a brand new figure called Bat Boy for $50. They will also be releasing the first full color of Cab Dragon (Steve Caballero will be signing on Friday, July 22nd, 11am- 12 Noon. Also being released are new colorways of Cyclobot, Doku Duo, SD Dokuwashi Foster, Milton, Alien Queen, Stinson and Wing Kong. Make sure to stop by Booth #4945.