Hot Toys: Buzz Lightyear

In a surprise announcement, Hot Toys has unveiled an all-new Space Ranger Alpha Buzz Lightyear 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure, with all the attention to detail and precise production that fans have come to expect from their high-end collectibles.

Drawing inspiration from Buzz Lightyear's appearance in the new movie, this meticulously crafted 1/6 scale collectible features a newly developed hand-painted head sculpt equipped with Hot Toys' innovative "rolling eyeballs feature," allowing fans to adjust Buzz's gaze while posing the figure.

The figure includes a stunning recreation of the Space Ranger suit, complete with all of Buzz's badges and insignia. Multiple layers of weathering effects add to the  realism. Accessories include Buzz Lightyear's laser gun, blade, blaster cannon, a pair of handcuffs, and more!

Furthermore, a special deluxe version of the 1/6 scale figure exclusively includes Buzz’s new companion Sox the robotic cat, Sox’s computer, and also the iconic wing pack — with two styles of swap-out metallic wings!

The Buzz Lightyear 1/6 Scale Figure, and the Buzz Lightyear (Deluxe Version) 1/6 Scale Figure, are both available for pre-order now, via Sideshow.com.

 

PRIME VIDEO IS BRINGING "THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER" TO COMIC-CON

PRIME VIDEO IS BRINGING MIDDLE-EARTH TO COMIC-CON

WITH AN EXCLUSIVE EARLY LOOK AT

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER

Showrunners J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay and their acclaimed ensemble cast will take the Hall H stage to greet fans in person for the very first time

 

Prime Video confirmed that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series will be coming to Comic-Con International: San Diego this July. Creators and stars of the much-anticipated new series will take to the coveted Hall H stage for the very first time, inviting fans of the much beloved franchise to experience Middle-earth as they never have before.

 

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power panel will introduce the international team of actors bringing the show’s roster of new and legendary characters of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age to life. 

 

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is led by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay and stars a celebrated cast led by Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, Sir Lenny Henry, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, Leon Wadham, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, and Sara Zwangobani.

 

Joining Payne & McKay are executive producers Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, J.A. Bayona, Belén Atienza, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Bruce Richmond, and Sharon Tal Yguado, as well as producers Ron Ames and Christopher Newman. Wayne Che Yip is co-executive producer and directs, along with J.A. Bayona and Charlotte Brändström.

 

The multi-season drama will premiere in multiple languages and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Friday, September 2, exclusively on Prime Video, with new episodes available weekly.

About The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and one of the greatest villains that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared reemergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

Five Points Fest This Weekend

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PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK

Check out the official trailer and poster of Paramount Picures' Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.

A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher (Samuel L. Jackson) to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs! Also starring Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Kylie Kuioka, and Cathy Shim, PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK pounces into theatres July 15, 2022.

PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK has been rated:

PG for action, violence, rude and suggestive humor, and some language

SIDESHOW INTRODUCES A LIFE-SIZE C-3PO

Programmed for etiquette and protocol, and fluent in over six million forms of communication, the fussy, nervous, and worrisome protocol droid with the designation C-3PO™ is not a likely candidate for acts of heroism. However, alongside his stalwart companion R2-D2™, C-3PO has found himself at the forefront of the action in many pivotal moments in galactic history.

Sideshow's latest luxury Star Wars™ collectible is an incredibly detailed and highly realistic C-3PO Life-Size Figure! This fan-favorite protocol droid stands an impressive 6’2” tall, and is situated on a Millennium Falcon™-inspired display base that mimics the ship's flooring and circuitry details.

C-3PO’s signature shining gold exterior is meticulously weathered and worn to match his on-screen appearance. The arms of the C-3PO Life-Size Figure are articulated at the shoulder joints and can be rotated to change up his posture. The magnetic restraining bolt can be removed from his torso.

 

The C-3PO Life-Size Figure also comes programmed with a randomized voice track feature. He can recite a number of iconic lines from his adventures through the Skywalker™ saga using the remote control provided. His eyes also include a light-up function that can be activated via a button on the back of his head.

Factory Entertainment Reveals 3 More SDCC Exclusives

After an exhausting day of developing complex and intricate collectibles, the Factory Entertainment team likes to wind down with an equally complex evening meal. And what better way to serve a rich and flavorful Chilean Sea Bass than on a 1:1 scale prop replica of the dinner plate on which this meal, of both exquisite taste and high quality, was served in Jurassic Park.

This officially licensed 10.5 inch prop replica plate comes with a display stand and certificate of authenticity. Get yours before they go extinct! Limited to 1000 pieces. Order yours HERE!

HOT TOYS REVEALS NEW CLONE WARS FIGURES AND BARC SPEEDERS

Hot Toys is expanding its Star Wars™ collectibles range with two new 1/6 scale vehicle sets inspired by the popular Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ animated series. One set features Commander Appo™ with a BARC Speeder™ and the other set features a Heavy Weapons Clone Trooper™ with a BARC Speeder and Attachable Sidecar.

The BARC speeder allows clone troopers increased operational range, speed, mobility, and firepower otherwise unavailable to a foot soldier. A more aggressive and bulkier design than the Jedi speeder bikes™, the BARC speeder was used in scouting and escort missions on a variety of worlds.

Both sets are available for pre-order now via Sideshow.com.

Fans can check out these exciting new products (and more!) in Sideshow's booth #2719 at Star Wars™ Celebration this week!

How to Watch Netflix's Geeked Week 2022 and Title Schedule Reveal

Netflix Geeked, Netflix’s home for all things genre entertainment, is prepping for our second annual Geeked Week and we’re going all out for this year’s festivities. Geeked Week 2022 is a free five-day virtual event celebrating Netflix’s genre series, films, and games that runs June 6-10 across all your favorite platforms. You can expect tons of exclusive news, new trailers, celebrity appearances and so much more. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss a thing:

How to Watch 

We’re hosting Geeked Week across all major platforms including our YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Twitch and Facebook channels. 

 

Varèse Sarabande Records Releases 2-LP Set of The Iron Giant (Deluxe Edition) Original Motion Picture Score by Michael Kamen

Varèse Sarabande Records is excited to announce the LP release of The Iron Giant (Deluxe Edition) Original Motion Picture Score with music by Michael Kamen. Varèse Sarabande has previously released Kamen’s The Iron Giant score as a 49-minute program single LP. The 2-LP Deluxe Edition is now available for pre-order at all retailers, with a green vinyl version exclusive to VareseSarabande.com and Intl.VareseSarabande.com. The album will release August 5.

DeAgostini Launches Impressive American Car Collectibles in 1:43 Scale

DeAgostini, a premier European-based collectibles brand, announces an impressive new collection depicting the most iconic American muscle and sports cars in a series of hand painted, 1:43 scale miniatures. 

The most spectacular American cars of the 60s and 70s are depicted in this superb and fascinating collection that commemorates an era fueled by rock and roll and a spirit of individualism when style, performance and horsepower dominated American roads, highways, and dealer showrooms. 

Mondo's Rick and Morty Series 2 Figure Set

Mondo is back with Series 2 of their RICK AND MORTY collectible figure series! These new figures are huge and feature great neck, hand, and ankle articulation, as well as interchangeable heads and hands, and exciting accessories for any adventurer.

The Mondo exclusive edition also comes with Mr. PoopyButtHole (!!) and an additional distressed Meeseeks figure, and is limited to just 1500 pieces. And, yes, these heads and accessories are completely interchangeable with figures from Series 1!

The RICK AND MORTY Figure Set - Series 2 is on sale now at:

• Deluxe (Mondo Exclusive): https://mondoshop.com/products/rick-morty-exclusive-deluxe-figure-set-series-2 
• Regular: https://mondoshop.com/products/rick-morty-figure-set-series-2

Hasbro Unveils the Logo & Character Image of “Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes” at Licensing Expo

A new kind of hero is in town, introducing Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes!

Coming from the Las Vegas Licensing Expo, Hasbro and its entertainment studio, eOne, are excited to present the new preschool series’ lead character and logo. Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes follows the high-action adventures of dance and martial arts-loving Kiya, and her best friends Jay and Motsie. Together, with their crystal-charged powers, they are superheroes in the Southern-African inspired Kimoja City, shining bright to make things right until harmony and unity is restored in their community. The show is set to launch globally on Disney+, amongst other platforms, in 2023.

Hasbro’s initial licensed consumer products program for Kiya focuses on toys, apparel, dress up, role play and publishing.

HOT TOYS UNLEASHES A NEW SCARLET WITCH FIGURE

After the loss of Vision and a life-changing experience with her two otherworldly children in WandaVision, Wanda Maximoff’s profound grief has triggered her to become the biggest threat in Marvel's latest blockbuster, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Hot Toys' newest Movie Masterpiece 1/6 scale figures are inspired by Elizabeth Olsen's incredible performance as The Scarlet Witch. A collector's edition and a special deluxe edition are available to pre-order now, via Sideshow.

Both the collector's edition and the deluxe edition feature a beautifully crafted and individually hand-painted new head sculpt with a tiara, two different styles of hair sculpt, a dramatically weathered screen-accurate recreation of her costume, and multiple highly detailed accessories — including her powerful grimoire the Darkhold, several different power-using effects accessories, and interchangeable hands with black fingertips.

 

Legends of Laughter Action Figure Line to Feature Iconic Comedians

The Nacelle Company, parent company to the award-winning stand-up comedy label Comedy Dynamics, is set to unveil the Legends of Laughter action figure line featuring comedy legends, Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers and Bill Hicks, ComicBook.com has learned exclusively. This release marks the first time the diversified media company known for Netflix's The Toys That Made Us, A Toy Store Near You, and The Movies That Made Us, as well as Behind The Attraction (that one's on Disney+), has blended both of its established brands into one collectible. Sprinkle in some nostalgia and you have what's likely to be a winning combination, especially with the announcement coming on the heels of HBO's George Carlin's American Dream. 

The first wave of pre-orders will be available on NacelleStore.com starting August 16th, in celebration of National Joke Day. In addition to Nacelle Company's online store, the figures will be available through hundreds of independent toy stores and other retailers worldwide. Also, as a first for the toy industry, each figure package will include a QR code that allows users to enjoy an exclusive previously unreleased track from that artist, which has been personally curated by the Rivers, Hicks and Bruce estates, respectfully.

DeAgostini Launches VW Samba Van Subscription Build-Up Kit for North America

DeAgostini, a premier European-based collectibles brand, celebrates one of the world’s most beloved and instantly recognizable vehicles – the Volkswagen Samba (“Microbus”) van – in a highly detailed 1:8 scale partwork model.

Capture the spirit of the freewheeling ‘60s and ‘70s with this exact-scale replica of the Volkswagen T1 Samba van. Made almost entirely of metal and featuring an unmatched level of detail, car and pop culture fans will enjoy assembling and displaying the iconic Volkswagen Transporter / Microbus in its 23-window Samba Bus version with a characteristic two-tone red and white paintjob. The completed model measures 21 inches long by 9.6 inches high. 

Enjoy each stage of the build with a new set of parts delivered monthly and learn all about the history of the Samba as construction progresses with an informative magazine that accompanies each shipment.
 
Step-by-step illustrated instructions make assembly simple and fun. Ready to assemble metal parts are created using the most modern design and manufacturing techniques to ensure a perfect fit for each component.