Monday, April 17, 2017

Zombie Diorama Model Kit by Gecco

Gecco Corp announces the Tales from the Apocalypse Diorama Collection Resin Model (Garage) Kit. These come unpainted. There are 7 dioramas including full of fun items, and all the fine details are sculpted 1/16 scale by hand. The perfect bases to display your zombies!

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Wondercon 2017 Recap

Wondercon 2017 was back at the Anaheim Convention Center this year. Obviously, we would have loved it if Wondercon came back to San Francisco, but definitely glad to see them back at the Anaheim Convention Center. It was probably less than 2 weeks before Wondercon and we were still debating if we should cover the show this year. We already had plans to come down to So Cal so we were able to squeeze in some time to cover Wondercon.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser Trailer Released Today at Star Wars Celebration

The first official teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi was revealed today at Star Wars Celebration. WOW! Cannot wait for December to come!

Star Wars Comic Books For Younger Readers Coming To IDW Publishing

Disney Licensed Publishing and IDW Combine Forces
For New All-Ages Star Wars Comics
 
San Diego, CA (April 14, 2017) – Just announced on the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at STAR WARS CELEBRATION in Orlando, Disney Licensed Publishing, an imprint of Disney Book Group, LLC, has granted IDW Publishing the license to create and publish new Star Wars comic books aimed at younger readers.
 

SWORDS OF THE SWASHBUCKLERS LAUNCHES ON KICKSTARTER

BILL MANTLO AND BUTCH GUICE'S SWORDS OF THE SWASHBUCKLERS LAUNCHES AS KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

After 30 Years Out-of-Print, Beloved Creator-Owned Series Will Be Preserved
as Fully-Remastered Collection Thanks to Fan Support 

Documentary about legendary comics publication 2000AD hits US home video from Severin Films!


The Internationally Acclaimed Documentary On
The Most Controversial/Influential Comic Of Our Time,
Now With 6+ Hours Of Bonus Materials!

Unable to continue containing its power inside the explosive panels of the comic book page, Severin Films is releasing FUTURE SHOCK! THE STORY OF 2000AD on Blu-Ray and DVD on May 30th. This tale of the comics industry’s most outrageous anthology follows its successful film festival run with a definitive home video release, packed with more than 6 hours of bonus material that will equally entertain neophytes and fanboys alike!

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

CurioCon Tickets On Sale Now!


Curio Con is a brand new show by Ayleen from Toy Break etc... This show is similar to Designer Con but is in the Spring instead of Winter. Curio Con is May 13-14th at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. Purchase your tickets now to save you time from buying your ticket at the show. Tickets for Saturday & Sunday is $10 per day or you can buy a 2-day pass for $15. The show will feature toys, art and more... For those who collect Japanese Vinyl Toys (sofubi), Refreshment Toy will have a booth there. They will also have a Bricks LA Zone. Go HERE for more info on the show and to purchase your tickets.

VIZ Media Debuts Home Media Release Of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE

First Feature Film Of The Legendary Anime Series Makes
North American Home Media Debut On Blu-Ray And DVD Sets

San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2017 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, prepares to thrill magical-girl fans across the nation with the home media release of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE on April 18th.

Legion M Hosting Nationwide Fan Meet Ups for Anne Hathaway's "Colossal"


Legion M Community To Host Nationwide Fan Meet-Ups for Their First Feature Film "Colossal," Starring Anne Hathaway

First-ever fan-owned entertainment company harnesses the power of its
fan-investors following successful opening weekend in LA and NY

Trick'r Treat 15" Mega Scale Sam

Mezco Presents Mega Scale Trick’r Treat Sam

Part pumpkin, part supernatural being, it's Sam, the enforcer of the rules of Halloween. Straight from the cult status film Trick 'r Treat, Sam shows no mercy to those who disrespect his holiday. He may look child-like and dressed for trick-or-treating, but Sam is the personification of Halloween itself.

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AND CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES FOR STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2017

Leading Collectibles Distributor Heads To North America’s Biggest Star Wars Fan Event With New Products From Bandai Hobby, Tamashii Nations, And Beast Kingdom; Sneak Peeks Of Special Upcoming Releases Also To Take Place In Bluefin Booth

Anaheim, CA, April 12, 2017 Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, announces its participation in Star Wars Celebration 2017, the largest dedicated Star Wars convention in the United States.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

VIZ Media Expands TOKYO GHOUL Catalog With A New Original Novel Release

VIZ MEDIA EXPANDS TOKYO GHOUL CATALOG OF ORIGINAL NOVELS WITH THE RELEASE OF TOKYO GHOUL: PAST

New Prose Story From The Bestselling Manga Series Depicts The Mysterious And Harrowing World Of Ghouls

San Francisco, CA, April 11, 2017 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, notably expands its catalog of original novels inspired by the smash hit TOKYO GHOUL with the print and digital release of TOKYO GHOUL: PAST on April 18th.

Diamond Select Toys Celebrates Two Anniversaries at Chicago’s C2E2

They call Chicago “Second City,” but it’s always first in the hearts of Diamond Select Toys, as they head back to Chi-town on April 21-23 for C2E2, the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo! 

Celebrating 15 years of Minimates mini-figures and Select action figures, DST will be setting up a booth at the show to show off their latest prototypes and sell some of their most popular collectibles, as well as hosting a panel where they’ll show off even more upcoming items and give away some sweet prizes!

DISNEY FANS AND D23 MEMBERS ENJOY SPECIAL DISNEY MAGIC AT D23 EXPO 2017

DISNEY FANS AND D23 MEMBERS ENJOY SPECIAL DISNEY MAGIC AT D23 EXPO 2017

From Priority Seating at Select Events to a Lounge Themed to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Guests Will Enjoy More Benefits Than Ever Before


BURBANK, Calif. (April 11, 2017) – Disney fans and members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will enjoy more benefits than ever before at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There are new and returning opportunities for D23 Gold and Charter Members, including priority seating at the Expo’s premiere events, as well as other benefits for Disney fans of all ages during the event, July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. These special offers from D23 include:

Specialty Series Scooby Dum POP! Vinyl Figure

Now this one's a cool figure to get! This Scooby Dum POP! Vinyl Figure is released as part of the Specialty Series which means they are sold at various small retailers and not your big box/chain stores. This is scheduled to hit stores in July.