Tuesday, November 21, 2017

ONE:12 Collective Justice League Aquaman

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

The One:12 Collective Justice League Aquaman figure features a film-accurate sculpt and costuming. The figure also comes equipped with his legendary trident and Mother Box, as well as a display base with logo and adjustable display post.

N. SANE OFFERINGS THIS HOLIDAY FOR THE CRASH BANDICOOT N. SANE TRILOGY

N. SANE OFFERINGS THIS HOLIDAY FOR THE
CRASH BANDICOOT N. SANE TRILOGY

Top-Ranked Remastered Collection for PlayStation 4 to
Delight Fans of all Ages on Black Friday

SANTA MONICA, Calif.November 2017Crash™ fans will have more to be thankful for this holiday season, as Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), shared today some of the hottest offerings of the season for Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy. On November 24, participating retailers nationwide are getting into the Crash craze with awesome deals, including GameStop and Walmart in the U.S. which will have special Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Black Friday bundles sure to make any gift giver or recipient happy. Additionally, there’s plenty of officially-licensed Crash loot now available to stock up on before the holiday rush.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

VIZ Media Launches New Shojo Manga Series - SP BABY

The Stage Is Set For Romantic Sparks And Surprising Bodyguard Action In New Series From The Creator Of HAPPY MARRIAGE?!

San Francisco, CA, November 14, 2017 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers a fun mix of action, comedy, drama and romance with the launch of the manga series SP BABY on November 28th.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

 
BATMAN HUNTS JACK THE RIPPER
IN TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY GOTHAM CITY AS
WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND
DC ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
 
BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT
  

COMING FEBRUARY 6, 2018 TO
Ultra HD BLU-RAY™ combo pack,
BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DVD

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES NEW MANGA SERIES ASTRA LOST IN SPACE

Experience Interstellar Space Travel And Adventure In The New Sci-Fi Series ASTRA LOST IN SPACE

San Francisco, CA, November 13, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the sci-fi survival epic ASTRA LOST IN SPACE on December 5th.

The new manga series, by Kenta Shinohara, will be released in print under the Shonen Jump imprint and is rated ‘T’ for Teens. Series volumes will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 each. Volume 1 is available now as a digital-first release via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future print and digital editions of ASTRA LOST IN SPACE will be released in English on a quarterly basis.

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES THE DYSTOPIAN MANGA SERIES THE PROMISED NEVERLAND

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES THE DYSTOPIAN MANGA SERIES THE PROMISED NEVERLAND

A Sinister Secret Threatens the Orphans of Grace Field House In This New Series From The Pages Of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP

San Francisco, CA, November 13, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the release of THE PROMISED NEVERLAND on December 5th.

Street Fighter: The Novel

NEW STREET FIGHTER™ NOVEL CROSSES EPIC BATTLES WITH MANGA ARTWORK
 
STREET FIGHTER™: THE NOVEL arrives in stores December 2017

TORONTO, ONTARIO - November. 13, 2017 –  The World Warriors take center stage in the first ever Street Fighter novel! This December, UDON releases STREET FIGHTER™: THE NOVEL, a 256-page hardcover book that combines detailed martial arts action with stellar manga artwork.

Written by Takashi Yano (Naruto Novels, Assassin's Creed: Awakening), the story features Ryu VS Akuma, Chun-li VS Elena, Guile VS E.Honda, Sagat VS M.Bison, and many more classic fighters colliding in their most epic encounters yet. It's all described in Shoryuken-smashing, Sonic Boom-throwing, Psycho Power-pulsing detail.

The action is only enhanced by dozens of bonus manga pages and illustrations in every chapter, expertly rendered by manga legend, Yusuke Murata (One-Punch Man, Eyeshield 21).

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF POKÉMON INDIGO LEAGUE ON BLU-RAY

Catch Ash And Pikachu’s First Adventures in Vivid HD!

San Francisco, CA, November 10, 2017 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the release of POKÉMON INDIGO LEAGUE Season 1 for the first time on Blu-ray on November 14th.

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Bluefin Details Unique Pop Culture Collectibles For Holiday Gift Guides

BLUEFIN HIGHLIGHTS A WIDE VARIETY OF UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES FOR HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING

Delight That Special Fan With A Variety Of Action Figures, Statues And One-Of-A-Kind Collectibles From Leading Manufacturers Such As Bandai Shogukan, BLITZWAY, Iron Studios, Storm Collectibles, SEN-TI-NEL and Studio Ghibli

Anaheim, CA, November 9, 2017 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Asia and more, highlights a colorful variety of unique products that will make excellent gift selections for collectors and fans this holiday season.

Browse a variety of one-of-a-kind products from leading Bluefin brands such as BLITZWAY, Iron Studios, Storm Collectibles, SEN-TI-NEL, Studio Ghibli and Bandai Shogukan. These products are available now from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets.

Star Wars & Artificial Intelligence: How Close Is Real-Life Science to C-3PO?

Lucasfilm and Disney released a new episode Science and Star Wars on the science of Artificial Intelligence. In this week’s video, C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels joins researchers in the lab to explore how close real-world science has come to A.I. in the fields of medicine, education and technology.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Stores This Week: Justice League, Dark Tower, X-Men, Elf and More from DST!

It’s a Vinimates invasion! This week a vendetta of Vinimates is headed to your local comic shop, courtesy of Diamond Select Toys! From Justice League to Beetlejuice, from Predator to Nightmare Before C­­­hristmas, the 4-inch vinyl figures are sweeping across the pop-culture landscape, and your collection is about to expand dramatically! Also out this week: PVC dioramas from The Dark Tower, a resin statue of Psylocke, resin busts of the Penguin and Doomsday, a Hydra bottle opener, a Nightmare Before Christmas Santa Claus doll, and Minimates from Nightmare, X-Men and Elf! It’s the best of all worlds! Read on for details, then reserve your favorites at your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer!
Batman Animated Series Penguin Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release! The fowl felon has arrived in the Batman Animated bust series! Oswald Coblepot, the Penguin, is captured in his classic animated appearance, as he appeared on Batman: The Animated Series. Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, the Penguin perches on a pedestal base inspired by the show’s art-deco architecture, holding his ever-present umbrella. This piece is limited to only 3,000 made, and comes packaged in a full-color, hand-numbered box with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #MAY172501, SRP: $59.99)
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Thor: Ragnarok Minimates Smash Walgreens and Toys"R"Us

The highly anticipated motion picture Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok is a box-office smash, and you can collect most of the film’s stellar cast in a new assortment of Marvel Minimates from Diamond Select Toys, in stores now! With exclusive mini-figures at comic shops, Toys”R”Us and Walgreens stores, you can relive the adventure of the movie in your own home!

Three assortments or sets of figures are available now across North America. At Walgreens, four two-packs feature Gladiator Thor (with alternate hairpiece and swords) with Hela (with alternate hairpiece and head), Gladiator Hulk (with weapons and alternate hairpiece) with Valkyrie, and exclusive two-packs of Grandmaster with Skurge (both Marvel Minimates firsts!) and Roadworn Thor (with Mjolnir) with Civilian Loki. Visit Walgreens.com to find a location and check store availability.

RAG & BONE + LUCASFILM ANNOUNCE NEW COLLABORATION

November 6, 2017: rag & bone is proud to unveil a new limited edition collaboration with Disney to coincide with the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The capsule collection will offer a selection of iconic rag & bone styles twisted with timeless Star Wars references.  Contrasting colorways and hidden details represent the balance between good and evil in the saga depicting the two sides of the Force - the light side and the dark side, the opposing factions of the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance, or the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order.

THE ART OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING - IXALAN Announced By VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
THE ART OF MAGIC: THE GATHERINGIXALAN

Journey To The Verdant Jungles Of The Ixalan Plane In The Latest Art Book From THE ART OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING

Coming in 2018 from DST: Pacific Rim Uprising, Kingdom Hearts and Justice League!

It’s November, which means the new Previews catalog is in comic shops! With several big blockbusters on the horizon, Diamond Select Toys is offering a dozen new items that will ship in the first half of 2018, based on new movies like Justice League and Pacific Rim: Uprising, but also venerated video games like Kingdom Hearts, timeless cartoons like Justice League and Batman Beyond, and current comics and TV shows from Marvel! Read on for details, then reserve yours at your local comic shop or favorite online retailer!

Batman Beyond Version 2 Animated Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release! Our first Batman Beyond bust did so well that we’re revisiting the hero in an all-new sculpt! This action-packed interpretation of Terry McGinnis, the Batman of a future Gotham City, shows him with his wings extended, preparing to hurl a Batarang! This approximately 6-inch resin bust is posed atop a building base capturing the architecture of Neo-Gotham, and is limited to an edition of only 3,000 pieces. It comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #NOV172427, SRP: $59.99)