BoxLunch Brings Eldia to Fans with New Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan Collection

BoxLunch is excited to partner with Sanrio® and Crunchyroll to launch an exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends x Attack on Titan line. This ultimate crossover collection for fans of Japanese pop culture is available in stores and online March 15th 2023.

The kawaii icons of Sanrio® meet their favorite characters from the ultra-popular anime in a 17 piece collection that spans multiple categories such as apparel, accessories, and bags, with products for all ages. Fans can add some supercute Sanrio® style to their closet with an Eldian twist, with teamups like Hello Kitty and Erwin, Badtz-maru and Levi, Pochacco and Eren, and more! Fans can also brighten up their office or home with officially licensed pins, a throw, and lanyard. Hoodies, scrunchies, sleep pants round out the assortment for cozy cuteness whenever fans want it. The full collection can be seen at BoxLunch.com .

To celebrate this collaboration, The Irvine, CA BoxLunch is hosting events on 3/25 and 3/26 from 12PM - 3PM featuring official Sanrio® costume characters. 
         
BoxLunch, a cause-driven pop culture retailer, offers a wide range of officially licensed products – from apparel and accessories to collectibles and home goods – from some of the world’s most iconic brands. Connecting the passion of fandom with the spirit of philanthropy, BoxLunch donates a meal to a person in need for every $10 spent in-store or online through their partnership with Feeding America*.

DesignerCon 2022 Recap

DesignerCon 2022 was back in full force with a huge turnout of exhibitors and attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center. VIP night was held on Friday night November 18th. There was a good amount of VIP attendees ready to purchase exclusives and to get first dibs on what exhibitors had for sale. Some of the popular booths were Medicom as well as 100% Soft, Secret Handshake Toys, Creature Bazaar, Science Patrols, Unbox Industries and many more. Super7, Joe Ledbetter, The Beast is back, Pop Mart, illest, Kidrobot, 3D Retro, Panels, Leen Customs, Gravy Toys, Rampage Toys, Paul Kaiju, My Plastic Heart, Toy Tokyo are just a few of the hundreds of exhibitors at Dcon this year. So many artists, companies from outside the USA like Punk Drunkers and Medicom teaming up with DCon for collaboration show merchandise. NFT's, NTWRK, Out of Order Art Show, Movie/TV inspired Vehicles were in the building like Ecto-1, TMNT Party Wagon, Pizza Planet Truck and Sally from Cars.

There was pretty much something for almost everyone at this show. Sofubi/Japanese Soft Vinyl Toys, vinyl figures, resin figures, plush, apparel, enamel pins, stickers, art prints, nfts, exclusives, limited edition drops, panels etc... 

If you're not a fan of lines or crowds then VIP Night is definitely worth it besides getting first dibs on most exclusives and releases.

Check out our pictures at the links below:

DCon 2022 Part 1

DCon 2022 Part 2

As always thanks to the Collecting Toyz team and shout out to V for the assist! See you guys at the next DesignerCon which is December 15-17 2023 in Anaheim.

Funko Wondercon 2023 Exclusives

Here's Funko's Wondercon 2023 Exclusives. If you are attending the show, you need to sign up in the Wondercon 2023 Exclusives Portal for a chance to purchase exclusives at the show. If you don't get selected most of these will be available through shared retailers. See pic below for USA retailers. Other countries, you can see them via Funko here.
 

The Loyal Subjects TMNT BST AXN figures Wave 4 Pre-Order

The Loyal Subjects BST AXN TMNT Wave 4: The Loyal Subjects crushed it in 2021 with their breakout BST AXN TMNT 80’s comic inspired action figures. Following up in early Spring 2023, TLS is bringing April O’Neil into the BST AXN character universe, along with the villain Slash, and new looks on Rocksteady, and Krang w/ Walker (a crazy purple metallic color edition). Each TMNT BST AXN item will include more enhanced sculpt details, and the killer signature crisp deco, multiple head portraits, several hand grips, 31 points of articulation, Japan inspired 1:15th scale, and signature accessories fans love, and associate with the TLS BST AXN lines.  Look out for exclusive color versions at Target; Monochrome Urban Legends Casey Jones, April O’Neil with orange boots and costuming details, GID Slash, and purple metallic Krang w/ Walker.  Exclusive limited edition, collectible metallic foil cards will also be included with the Target exclusive Wave 4 versions!   Wave 4 TMNT BST AXN items will also be available at Walmart, GameStop, Calendar Club, BAM, Amazon, Entertainment Earth, and your favorite local comic book shops. 

WBD hosting two DC Animated Movies World Premieres at WonderCon 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment returns to WonderCon 2023 with its traditional big screen debuts of DC animated films – headlined this year by the World Premieres of the highly anticipated Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham and Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One during the March 24-26 weekend in Anaheim, CA. Both screenings will be followed by panel discussions amongst cast and filmmakers.

Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham will premiere on Friday, March 24 at 6:00pm in the Arena. Thus far, confirmed to participate on the post-screening panel is Tati Gabrielle (Kaleidoscope,Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Uncharted) as Kai Li Cain, Christopher Gorham (The Lincoln Lawyer, Insatiable) as Oliver Queen, David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man) as Grendon,producer/co-director Sam Liu (The Death and Return of Superman), co-director Christopher Berkeley (Young Justice) and screenwriter Jase Ricci (Teen Titans Go! and DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse).

Hasbro Reveals New Transformers Rise of the Beasts Action Figure Multipacks

The Transformers team at Hasbro revealed three all-new Transformers multipacks featuring figures inspired by the upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts film including the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Beast Alliance Beast Weaponizers Predacon Scroponok and Sandspear 2-pack, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Jungle Mission 3-pack: Cheetor, Nightbird, and Wheeljack, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Jungle Mission 3-pack: Bumblebee, Airazor, and Autobot Mirage. 

 

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS BEAST ALLIANCE BEAST WEAPONIZERS PREDACON SCORPONOK AND SANDSPEAR 2-PACK (Picture Above) 

(Ages 6 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 | Available: 8/1/23) 

The battle on Earth is no longer between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons as the new “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” film introduces the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons, in an epic 90s globetrotting adventure. Scorponok, the fierce Predacon warrior, teams up with his beast partner, Sandspear, as they charge into battle! The Predacon Scorponok figure converts from robot to scorpion mode in 7 steps, while the Sandspear figure converts from scorpion to spear mode in 4 steps. Combine the Beast Alliance Beast Weaponizer 2-Pack toys to gear up for battle! The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target.

In Stores This Week From DST: Venom, Deadpool, Skrulls and Turtles

This week, new items from Diamond Select Toys are making their way to comic shops across North America, and they come from two different corners of the Marvel Universe, as well as the sewers of New York City! Check out the Marvel and TMNT toys available below, then hit up your nearest comic shop! Find one at comicshoplocator.com, or order online at diamondselecttoys.com!

Marvel Gallery Venompool Deluxe PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! Deadpool just got deadlier! Merged with the Venom symbiote, the Merc with a (big) Mouth bares a row of sharp teeth and a long tongue as he slashes with his twin katanas. Standing approximately 10 inches tall, this diorama features detailed sculpting and paint applications. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alterton! SRP: $125.00

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/venompool-deluxe-gallery-diorama/

SDCC 2022 Recap

Super late post but a lot of our pictures can be found on instagram. We will have a link at the end of this post so you can view our pictures from SDCC 2022. 

Recap- 2022 was the first year back in full force since the pandemic. What was different this year was that we had to get a wristband that showed we were vaccinated or had a negative covid test prior to attending. We had to stand in a line to show proof to get the wristband in order to get inside the convention center. For those of us that were there for 4+ days had to wear the wristband, the wristband took a beating lol. You probably could get a new one but why waste more time in another line when there was more important things to do. Everyone was required to mask up which was good because it was just as crowded inside the exhibit hall pre-pandemic.

Exclusives? Of course there were exclusives. A lot of companies like Neca and Mattel had pre-orders to have them shipped after the show. Others, you had to enter a lotto via the comic-con portal to get a chance to get a time slot in order to purchase exclusives. Towards the later part of the day when all the groups that got their chance to purchase exclusives, anyone could get in line to buy what was left that day such as Funko, Mondo etc... Hasbro had their exclusives released differently this year where you had to go to their booth to get a QR Code to be able to purchase their exclusives. Those were gone in a flash once the exhibit hall doors opened. 

 

Noticeably absent from SDCC this year was the massive WB Booth. Some booths that were usually in their same spots year after year moved to different parts of the floor. Funko had a huge presence and turned their huge space into Funkoville. Funko consisted of Loungefly and Mondo which they acquired a few months before SDCC. They also had huge POP! Statues of Squid Games characters.  

Hello!

First post of 2023. There's a lot of posts that we need to catch up on but hope you are all doing well. Not gonna lie but trying to find the motivation and energy to keep blogging and covering shows has been hard. Lots of stuff going on in our personal lives so this has taken a back seat.

SONY PICTURES ANIMATION TAKES THE STAGE AT DESIGNERCON 2022

Sony Pictures Animation Brings All-Star Programming to the Designer Toy Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim, CA (November 2022) - Over the last 17 years, DesignerCon has proven their dedication to their community, emphasizing the pursuit of and appreciation for art toys. Filling the convention center with collectibles, experiences, and live entertainment, DCON has become a holistic experience. Thanks to Sony Pictures Animation, they are able to offer attendees–both fans and artists–added value. In celebration of 20 years of Sony Pictures Animation, the studio returns to DesignerCon with a branded stage and programming schedule featuring exclusive, interactive presentations and panels. 

DesignerCon 2022

 

 

In 1 week DesignerCon will be back at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Get your tickets at DesignerCon.com. This show will have something for just about everyone. Enamel pins, vinyl toys, NFTs, plush, apparel, sofubi, resin, customs, one-offs and so much more. If you're looking for unique gifts for Christmas well this is the place to get them. A lot of your favorite artists and illustrators will be there as well as major toys/collectibles companies such as Medicom, Super7, Kidrobot, Mondo, Tokidoki and more. 

We're excited to finally get back to somewhat of how things used to be before the pandemic. It'll be great to see a lot more familiar faces or half faces (if wearing face masks) of friends and fellow collectors that we haven't seen since 2019.

What we'll see more of this year is digital collectibles / NFTs. The one good thing about digital collectibles is that it doesn't take up physical space. Haven't really looked into it much but really interested in learning more and seeing what they're all about at DesignerCon this year. 

We are looking forward to the Creature Bazaar area featuring some of our favorite sofubi/ Japanese soft vinyl toys as well as Punk Drunkers, The Beast is Back, Leen Customs, Super7, Secret Handshake Toys, 100% Soft, Fairycookies, Patrick Ballesteros, Unbox Industries, Hype Bao and so many more. 

Make sure to follow us on IG! We'll be posting up photos throughout the show!  

BOOM! Studios Announces Full San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Panel Schedule

 

BOOM! Studios announced today their panel schedule at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 (Booth #2229) from July 20-24th San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host an array of panels throughout the convention, featuring exciting guests such as global star Keanu Reeves for the Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues panel in Hall H, as well as bestselling writer and creator James Tynion IV for the Slaughterverse: The World of Something is Killing the Children panel, and even more acclaimed creators and celebrities at this year’s event. For fans and readers in attendance, BOOM! Studios presents an exciting slate of programming, full of exclusive announcements and brand new reveals, throughout Comic-Con. Details below:

Thursday, July 21st
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Charge to 100 and Beyond!
(2:00PM-3:00PM, Room 25ABC)

A MORPHINOMINAL Celebration of 100 issues over five years of ongoing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic books from BOOM! Studios. Join writers Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Mighty Morphin), and Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), along with series editors Dafna Pleban (Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios) and Allyson Gronowitz (Editor, BOOM! Studios), for a discussion on the history of the series, and an exciting look at what’s next! Moderated by Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force).


Friday, July 22nd
Slaughterverse: The World of Something is Killing the Children
(1:30PM - 2:30PM, 5AB)

In 2019, Erica Slaughter introduced readers to the secret world of monsters, and the hunters who fight them. In 2021, the doors to the House of Slaughter were opened, expanding Erica’s world into a storytelling universe. Now entering its fourth year of publishing, the bestselling, Eisner Award-nominated series is only just getting started! Join James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, House of Slaughter) and Eric Harburn (Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios) for an in-depth look at the creative process, as well as a look ahead at what’s next for fans! Moderated by Hunter Gorinson (Vice President, Business Development, BOOM! Studios).


Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues
(3:00PM - 4:00PM, Hall H)

Since its record-breaking debut in 2021, BRZRKR has been thrilling readers with its story of the half-mortal, half-god warrior as he battles through the ages, seeking answers to the mystery of his endless blood-soaked existence, and how to end it… Join the iconic Keanu Reeves alongside series co-writer Matt Kindt, artist Ron Garney, screenwriter on the BRZRKR film Mattson Tomlin, Matt Gagnon (Editor-in Chief, BOOM! Studios), Eric Harburn (Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios), and Stephen Christy (President, Development, BOOM! Studios) for an exclusive look at the final issues of the series… and never-before-seen details on where the saga will go next! Moderated by Coy Jandreau (Reel Rejects, Collider, Nerdist).


Saturday, July 23rd
BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours
(1:45PM - 2:45PM, Room 6DE)

Discover your new comic book obsession! Join some of the most acclaimed and exciting creators in comics as Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Halt & Catch Fire), Michael Dialynas (Wynd), and Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios) give you an in-depth look at the upcoming slate from BOOM! Studios, Archaia, BOOM! Box, and KaBOOM! Plus, exclusive surprises and an extra special sneak peek at some top secret projects that you won’t want to miss. Moderated by Filip Sablik (President, Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios).


Sunday, July 24th
Celebrate YA Comics!
(12:00PM-1:00PM, Room 25ABC)

From the publisher that brought you Lumberjanes, Fence, and Giant Days comes a panel filled to the MAX with a celebration of teen drama, young love, and queer joy. Meet some of your favorite YA comics creators Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes, Hollow), Michael Dialynas (Wynd, The Woods), Nicole Andelfinger (An Ember in the Ashes, Power Rangers), and editors Dafna Pleban (Senior Editor, BOOM! Box) and Elizabeth Brei (Editor, BOOM! Studios) as they discuss what they love about making comics and what’s next for these all-stars. Moderated by Tina Lerno (ALA GNCRT)

For more news on BOOM! Studios at COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

Apple TV+ Unveils Activation for Emmy-nominated “Severance” at San Diego Comic-Con

Apple TV+ unveils details of immersive activation for 14 time Emmy-nominated hit drama “Severance” at San Diego Comic-Con

Live interactive experience at the Hard Rock Hotel will transport fans into the inner world of the year’s buzziest drama 

 

On the heels of the year’s hottest drama “Severance” landing 14 Emmy nominations, Apple TV+ today revealed details of the most sought-after destination at San Diego Comic-Con International - - the “Lumon Industries Orientation” experience. Developed in partnership with the series’ executive producer and director, Ben Stiller, the must-see immersive experience will run throughout the four days of the world’s largest fan convention, from Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Fans will have a unique opportunity to be “severed” - a procedure that separates your work life from your personal life - as they immerse themselves as new employees in the world of Lumon Industries. The experience will take guests seeking better work-life balance through their first day on Lumon's severed floor, but from the moment they enter the boardroom, they will realize that not all is as it seems. 

New employees will navigate through several locations featured in the critically acclaimed series for an up-close dive into the mysterious Lumon world. Stops on their first-day orientation include the iconic boardroom where the new hires will meet their  ‘innie” and MDR where they can try their hand at refining data. As employees explore life on the severed floor they will interact with longstanding Lumon employees and gather perks along the way.

Beginning Thursday, July 21 at 6:00 a.m. PT, and continuing throughout the weekend, fans will be able secure a reserved time to experience Lumon’s employee orientation, at welcometolumon.com. Additional slots will be released each day at 6:00 a.m. PT and a standby line will be available for those without a reservation. In accordance with Comic-Con’s COVID policy, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required for entry, along with face masks and identification.

Comic-Con attendees can also expect a fan-favorite lineup of panels celebrating Apple original series during the four day festival. The panels will feature cast and creative teams from the Emmy-nominated workplace thriller “Severance,” lauded alternate-reality series “For All Mankind” the acclaimed workplace comedy “Mythic Quest,” plus a not-to-be-missed panel featuring some of the today’s greatest storytellers from “See,” “Invasion,” “Foundation, “Mythic Quest” and “For All Mankind” to share their world-building insights with fans.

VIZ Media Panel at SDCC 2022 Featuring the 'NARUTO' Franchise With Jordan Brand Athlete Zion Williamson

When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 - SDCC Panel at 10:30am - 11:30am PST.

WHO: VIZ Media, the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry, will host a panel at this year’s Comic Con, to celebrate the beloved NARUTO franchise; the epic adventures of the world’s greatest ninja!

Naruto is the definitive force behind Japanese pop culture in America, its influence and style. With masterful art and epic storytelling, the young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, today inspires millions of people across generations on a daily basis.

Setting sales records at over 250 million manga copies sold globally, Naruto’s cultural impact is vast; from musicians like Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert referencing the ninja in their lyrics, to NFL players mimicking Naruto’s actions after making a touchdown, and to the viral sensation and meme that is the Naruto Run – the storming of Nevada’s Area 51, all make Naruto an icon of our time.

Fun Facts:

•        Now in its 20th year of the serialization

•        4th best-selling manga of all time

•        Ranked #1 in Hulu’s Anime category

•        6th all-time most popular program on Hulu

•        Over 3 million home video units sold

WHAT: Come and celebrate NARUTO with fantastic voice actors Amanda C. Miller (Boruto) and Tom Gibis (Shikamaru). Joining us on stage is basketball star, Jordan Brand athlete and hardcore NARUTO fan Zion Williamson! Find out how NARUTO has inspired him and his latest Jordan Brand collaboration. In addition, all attendees will get a limited edition NARUTO anniversary poster!

 

Learn how VIZ Media teamed up with lifestyle brand Jordan and NBA superstar Zion Williamson on a unique creative collaboration, and more! Also, please feel free to stop by our booth #2813, where fans can check out exclusives for Naruto (Jordan Brand x NARUTO x Zion Williamson Exclusive Hoodie - “see booth schedule for more details,” 20th anniversary Skate Deck, & JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Pin), Bleach (20th Anniversary Vol. 1, and Bleach Gift With Purchase Tote Bag), among other merch.

CBS’ GHOSTS to Take Over San Diego in a Hauntingly Delightful Immersive Activation

As part of a summer long bridge campaign celebrating TV’s #1 comedy, CBS continues its "Summer of Ghosts" activation at San Diego’s Comic Con honoring Pete and Friends by bringing to life Pinecone Trooper Pete’s “Friend Zone.” 

WHO: CBS presents “Summer of Ghosts,” a delightful immersive campaign in honor of the “recently departed” first season of the CBS Original series Ghosts – and its upcoming sophomore season this fall. Throughout the summer, muli-city in-person events and unique Web3 metaverse experiences will celebrate the spirited title characters and living leads of TV’s #1 new comedy. Each character will be honored with a distinctive  “to die for” activations, bringing their individual worlds and stories into the here and now with a variety of in-person events, stunts and experiences.

WHAT: GHOSTS will show up in San Diego with Pinecone Trooper Pete’s “Friend Zone,” an activation with a campsite feel in honor of scout leader ghost Pete, whose unfortunate archery accident left him with an arrow through his neck for eternity. The activation will be set up at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park from July 21-24, and will feature a “scare-free” archery activities – but nothing is what it seems at this campsite setup on ‘the lawn’ of The Woodstone Mansion – the show’s setting and home to the ghosts.  Fans can connect with Ghosts and ‘the other side’ through psychic mediums and programming that’ll give attendees insight into their past, present, and future lives.  An in-person special screening honoring the spirited title characters and the living leads of TV’s #1 comedy will be held Thursday July 21st, at 7:30pm.

 

WHEN: July 21-24 | 10AM to 6PM

July 21 Screening | 7:30PM

WHERE: Interactive Zone at Petco Park  (100 Park Blvd, San Diego CA 92101) 

ENTRY: Complimentary general admission. 
GHOSTS airs Thursdays (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.