FIND BUDDY at SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON SPECIAL EDITION!

 

WHAT: Find Buddy the Elf at San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition for a giveaway of the “ELF” Deluxe Edition Soundtrack from Varèse Sarabande.  Participants will receive a limited edition signed copy of the CD from Oscar-nominated composer, John Debney.

 

Cosplayer Jimmy Sherfy will be walking around San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition in a costume like Will Ferrell’s iconic character of Buddy from the film “ELF”.  Find him and complete the tasks below and participants will get the CD.

 

WHEN: Friday, November 26^th between 1pm-5pm PST

 

WHERE: Inside the convention center and around the exhibit hall

 

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE:

• Take a picture with Buddy the Elf and post to your personal Instagram or Twitter
• Use hashtag #FindBuddy
• Follow & tag @VareseSarabande

San Diego Comic Con 2021 Special Edition This Holiday Weekend!

 

This Thanksgiving Holiday weekend is a Special Edition of San Diego Comic Con. If you are local to San Diego or in the Southern California area check out the show this weekend or do some early Christmas shopping. Tickets are still available HERE. Tickets are $150 for adults which is for 3-days. Unfortunately, they are not selling single day tickets. There will be a few off-site events going on outside the convention center. Certain streets will be blocked off for comic-con attendees. Parking is still also available to pre-purchase as well.

Bluefin Heads to San Diego With Massive Showcase of Collectibles and Events for Comic-Con Attendees

 

BLUEFIN HEADS TO SAN DIEGO WITH MASSIVE SHOWCASE OF COLLECTIBLES AND EVENTS FOR COMIC-CON ATTENDEES

 

Bluefin Will Present a One-of-Kind Exhibition of Its Entire Brand Portfolio Including Special Displays, Product Reveals, Exclusive Collectibles, Giveaways and More including Comic-Con Debuts of Studio Ghibli and MegaHouse as well as a Kamen Rider 50^th Anniversary Panel

 

Anaheim, CA – November 2021. Fans and collectors are experiencing a whole new level of Comic-Con FOMO with today’s news that BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (Bluefin) will present its largest-ever exhibition in San Diego. For the first time ever at Comic-Con, Bluefin will showcase its entire brand portfolio across a trio of booths totaling 8,000 square feet of exhibit space and offering
Comic-Con attendees a one-of-kind experience from Bluefin. In addition to THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP announced last week, Bluefin’s exhibition will also include not only Tamashii Nations, Storm Collectibles, Sentinel Toys and Flame Toys but also BANDAI Shokugan, Blitzway and Nanoblock as well as the Comic-Con debuts of both Studio Ghibli and MegaHouse. On top of its highly-anticipated event exclusive collectibles, attendees can also look forward to special product displays, life-size statues, contests, workshops and exclusive photo ops throughout Bluefin’s three booths – Main Booth (Booth #2218), Tamashii Nations (Booth #1818) and THE GUNDAM BASE SAN DIEGO POP-UP (Booth #1805). Bluefin will welcome guests daily during regular show hours throughout Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 from November 26-28.

And, as previously announced, Bluefin and Team Kamen Rider have partnered with Shout Factory’s TokuSHOUTsu to present a Kamen Rider 50^th Anniversary Panel and Premiere Screening Event at Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 on Saturday, November 27. Highlights and details on the Kamen Rider program and Bluefin’s Comic-Con Special Edition 2021 Exhibition are listed below.

DesignerCon 2021 This Weekend!

DesignerCon 2021 is back this weekend starting Friday, November 12th for VIP Ticket Holders and into the weekend. This is one of the first conventions to slowly come back after the pandemic shut down pretty much everything for over a year. Attendees and Vendors will still have to mask up and show proof of vaccination or a negative covid test. More details can be found on their website HERE. 

Toynami's 2021 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

 Toynami has their SDCC 2021 Exclusives up for Pre-order right now HERE. Pre-orders are scheduled to ship in late August 2021. 

Rick Hunter's VF-1J Battle Cry w/ Poseable Figure - 2021 Convention Exclusive

• Retail Price: $79.99
• Limited to 1,000 units worldwide
• Limit 2 per customer

Mattel Masters of the Universe SDCC 2021 Exclusives

Mattel announced their Masters of the Universe SDCC 2021 Exclusives. First up is Scare Glow!

Masters of the Universe® Masterverse Revelation Scare Glow® Action Figure (SRP: $35)

• Masters of the Universe™ Masterverse™ is an exciting new line of MOTU® action figures, and its first wave celebrates the release of a thrilling Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe™: Revelation™! 
• This collector’s edition of Scare Glow®, the skeletal ghost warrior whose loyalties are to the evil Skeletor®, is highly detailed and features glow-in-dark skeleton and head. Highly articulated, this action figure has 30 working joints for battle scenes and power posing. 
• Figure comes with posable cape and scythe of doom, plus extra hands. Special LED packaging includes purple and white lights that brilliantly display the glow-in-the-dark effect! A must have for collectors and fans who treasure the MOTU® legacy and also appreciate the expertly crafted updates of the Masterverse line. By the power of Grayskull™! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary.   

• Product will be for sale on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, on Thursday, July 22 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

Mattel Hot Wheels SDCC 2021 Exclusives

Mattel announced their Hot Wheels SDCC 2021 Exclusives that will go on sale with the rest of their exclusives on Thursday, July 22nd at 9am Pacific. Limit of 2 per exclusive unless otherwise noted. 

Hot Wheels Comic Con Star Wars Darth Vader Comic Cover (SRP: $15)

Product will be for sale on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, on Thursday, July 22 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

• Star Wars™ fans will want to collect this Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ Green Darth Vader™ Character Car -- or turn green with envy! Based on the iconic Star Wars #1 comic book cover that features the super villain in green, this unique vehicle is an instant collectible! 
• The color, design and stylized deco are inspired by the green appearance of Darth Vader on the comic’s cover illustration and will delight Star Wars™ fans of all ages. 
• Special packaging that further highlights the comic book cover and arrives in a shipper box. Colors and decorations may vary.

Sideshow Reveals Light Fury Statue From How to Train Your Dragon

Sideshow has revealed an all-new collectible statue inspired by the third installment of the beloved film, How to Train Your Dragon. The Light Fury Statue is fully sculpted and expertly painted to capture every elegant detail of the dragon’s appearance in the animated adventure.

The Light Fury Statue measures 10.25” tall atop a semi-translucent base designed to capture the caverns of the Hidden World, a massive utopia for all of dragonkind. She sits delicately with her wings and tail tucked around the pink quartz-like perch surrounded by lush and colorful plant life.

Expand your Animation collection with this incredible Light Fury Statue now available for pre-order, via Sideshow. 

The Light Fury Statue has scales on her head and claws on her feet, and the rounded fins of her tail and wings capture the softness of this secretive species of dragon. Finished with a pearlescent white sheen and blue accents, the Light Fury is a dazzling spectacle from deep within the Hidden World, coming out of hiding to join your collection.

Icon Heroes SDCC 2021 Exclusives

Icon Heroes announced their SDCC 2021 Exclusives. Preorders will begin on Monday, July 19 at 10am PST HERE. Check out all the exclusives below:

Mezco Toyz 5 Points XL Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964): Mothra and Shobijin Twins

5 Points XL Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964): Mothra and Shobijin Twins Boxed Set

How much terror can you stand?

Mothra joins 5 Points XL - a colossal addition to our nostalgic 5 Points line with the same fan-fueled fun, but bigger! …It’s a little bit of a big deal.

Inspired by the 1964 film ‘Mothra vs. Godzilla’ , the massive moth measures 9” in length from wing to wing. Mothra features a flocked body and an articulated head and wings. The Shobijin Twins feature flocked shoulder capes and come complete with two different head portraits, two sets of interchangeable arms, and can join hands - allowing for a multitude of display options.

Mothra and the Shobijin Twins are packaged in a train case, just like the one seen in the film. Mothra’s display base can attach to the packaging so she can hover over the Shobijin twins.

Super7 Kinda Sorta Still at Home Comic Con 2021 Exclusives

Super7 announced their SDCC 2021 exclusives but as we all know SDCC will be a virtual event again this year so everyone will have a chance to order exclusives online. Keeping with tradition, most if not all companies, artists etc... will still have exclusives for sale next week. Super7's exclusives will be up for sale next week at Super7.com. 

Disney’s Brave Little Tailor Mickey Mouse Supersize Vinyl. Stands 16" tall and is poseable. This designer vinyl figure features a soft, custom tailored tunic, shorts, and removable double-stitched belted pouch. Also comes with his fabric shears. This Supersize Mickey vinyl figure will cost $295. Pre-orders for this will start Wednesday, July 21st at 12PM Noon Pacific. 

Here's the rest of Super7's exclusives that will be released on Thursday, July 22nd at 10am Pacific Time on their website. 

• Godzilla ReAction Figure Wave 1 Shogun Godzilla $25
• Toho T-Shirt - Kaiju Rorschach $30
• Toho T-Shirt - Godzilla vs. Hedorah $30
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figure - Red Ranger (Battle Damaged) $20
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figure - Green Ranger (Battle Damaged) $20
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Super Cyborg - Megazord [Red Clear] $85
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Villains $40
• ThunderCats ReAction Figure - Grune $20
• Czarface ReAction Figure - Czar Noir $20
• Ghost ReAction Figure - Papa Emeritus Nihil (Pro-Memoria) $20
• GPK ReAction Figure - Adam Bomb (Red) $20
• Killer Bootlegs ReAction Figure - Phantom Starkiller (Red Baron Banshee) $20
• The Four Worstmen of the Apocalypse ReAction Figure - Captain Deadstar with War Jaguar $45
• Army Of Darkness ReAction Figure - Pit Witch (Glow) $20
• Army Of Darkness ReAction Figure - Deadite Scout (Glow) $20
• Army Of Darkness ReAction Figure - Ash (Captain Supermarket) $20
• TMNT ReAction Carry Case with Michelangelo ReAction Figure (Metallic) $50
  

Really looking forward to a lot of these releases. Top choices are the Mickey Mouse Vinyl Figure and TMNT ReAction Case with Metallic Michelanglo. Also getting a few other ReAction figures. Kinda bummed out that there's no Japanese vinyl figure exclusives but you know never what Super7 has up their sleeves. What are you looking forward to purchasing?

Hot Toys Unveil New Star Wars and Marvel Figures

Hot Toys has unveiled an exciting collection of brand-new 1/6 scale figures from the worlds of Marvel™ and Star Wars™ – bringing fans and collectors their favorite characters from comic books and concept art, as well as the films and hit Disney+ television series.

Inspired by Marvel concept art that depicts an alternate scene from Avengers: Endgame reveals that depicted the Master of the Mystic Arts in Iron Man’s armor!

Tony Stark’s high-tech Nano Suit is deployed to protect Doctor Strange and enable his escape from Ebony Maw™’s torture needles. The Eye of Agamotto™ then effectively burns a glyph into the chestplate, turning it into a magically powered suit!

 

Expertly crafted based on the appearance of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, this new addition to Hot Toy’s Concept Art Series features a newly painted head sculpt and an interchangeable LED light-up helmeted head; a specially painted Nano Suit with the Eye of Agamotto pattern on the chest plate; multiple LED light-up functions throughout the suit, and numerous swap-out weapons and accessories combining Nano technology with the mystic arts!

Mattel's Comic-Con @ Home Pixar UP: Kevin & Babies Pack Exclusive

 

Pixar UP: Kevin & Babies Pack (SRP: $40)

Product will be for sale on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, on Thursday, July 22 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

• This special collectors’ pack is a real find for Pixar fans & collectors of all ages – featuring the elusive tropical bird Kevin and her 3 babies from Disney and Pixar’s Up. Going beyond the expected, the collectible figure has been designed with incredible precision using insights from one of the character designers, Alberto Lozano. 
• Kevin’s three offspring are a small, fuzzier version of their mama bird. With Kevin’s movable joints and authentic design – and even the three babies with individual expressions, and a chocolate bar stolen from Russell – fans will find their most high-flying dreams come true. 
• Create a display inside or outside the deluxe window box – it comes with a reversible background and a collectable concept art card with an additional fun fact from the creators. Colors and decorations may vary.

Mattel Creations Jurassic Park Final Scene Ray Arnold Exclusive

 

Jurassic Park Final Scene Ray Arnold (SRP: $25)

• Fans would give their right arm for this special collector pack. It imagines the memorable moment viewers never got to see in the Jurassic Park movie -- as Chief Engineer John Raymond ‘Ray’ Arnold heroically heads to the maintenance shed to reboot the power.
• Capturing this tragic moment that lives only in the imagination, the pack includes a highly posable 3.75-inch (9.5-cm) action figure of Arnold with removable arm within the maintenance shed setting. 
• The 2.4-inch (6.1-cm-cm) tall and 7-inch (17.8-cm) long ferocious-looking Velociraptor figure reminds us how Arnold dies, losing his arm in the process. Sounds and lights heighten the suspense and even the packaging reflects the authentic setting of the scene. Makes a great gift for collectors, especially Jurassic Park fans! Colors and decorations may vary.
• Product will be for sale on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, on Thursday, July 22 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

 

Hasbro Transformers Announces Pulse Con Exclusive and Teases NEW HasLab

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Deluxe Covert Agent Ravage and Micromaster Decepticons Forever Ravage - (Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $44.99 / Available: November 1, 2021)

Decepticons forever! In celebration of 25 years of the iconic Beast Wars: Transformers animated series, fans can add this 2-pack to their collection, featuring the classic Predacon/Decepticon jaguar, Ravage! Ravage may have been reformatted into a Predacon, but after watching a secret message from his long-dead Decepticon leader, he realizes where his allegiances lie. This pack is inspired by the scene where Ravage joins the Predacons, converts into his former mini cassette mode and leaps into the Transwarp Cruiser’s tape recorder. This pack includes a 5.5-inch Deluxe COVERT AGENT RAVAGE figure that converts from robot to jaguar mode in 20 steps and a 1.5-inch Micromaster DECEPTICONS FOREVER RAVAGE figure that converts from jaguar to mini cassette mode in 4 steps. Pose out with 2 pistol weapon accessories and 2 blast effects and decorate DECEPTICONS FOREVER RAVAGE in cassette mode with the included G1-inspired stickers. Remake the classic Beast Wars: Transformers scene with package art inspired by the command deck of the Transwarp Cruiser that Ravage captains. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.