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Nock Your Arrows, Draw Your Bows and Take Aim as DC Entertainment Presents ARROW: THE DARK ARCHER, a Brand New Digital First Series

January 6, 2016Rob Leave a Comment

Nock Your Arrows, Draw Your Bows and Take Aim as DC Entertainment Presents ARROW: THE DARK ARCHER, a Brand New Digital First Series

From CW’s Arrow, actor John Barrowman is adding a pen to his quiver, joining creative forces with his sister Carole Barrowman (HOLLOW EARTH) to deliver the origin story of the very character he plays on TV! As Malcolm Merlyn settles into his new role as Ra’s Al Ghul—the leader of The League of Assassins, the sins of his past have come back to haunt him. ARROW: THE DARK ARCHER is set between the third and fourth seasons of the TV series, and also reveals what Malcolm was up to before he became the Dark Archer, the nemesis to Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) early in the series. Make sure to check out tvinsider.com for the full scoop and an in depth interview with the creative team.

UDON ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES NEW HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF STREET FIGHTER TRIBUTE,MEGA MAN TRIBUTE, AND DARKSTALKERS TRIBUTE!

December 29, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

UDON ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES NEW HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF STREET FIGHTER TRIBUTE,MEGA MAN TRIBUTE, AND DARKSTALKERS TRIBUTE!

Joining the recently-released Capcom Fighting Tributeart book, UDON is thrilled to announce that the sold-out Street Fighter Tribute, Mega Man Tribute, andDarkstalkers Tribute are now available in a premium hardcover format. If you missed out on these books the first time around or are new to UDON’s Tribute line, there’s never been a better time to find out why they’re so beloved by fans the world over!

Fully embodying the mantra “by the fans, for the fans,” each Tribute book is filled to bursting with sumptuous art from hundreds of talented professional and up-and-coming artists around the world. In this way, UDON’s Tribute books have enabled fans to immortalize their passion for their favorite video game characters and worlds within the pages of some of the finest art books available on the market.

“We at UDON have always said that we would never be where we are today if not for the continuing support of our awesome fans,” said Erik Ko, UDON Entertainment’s Chief of Operations. “We feel very fortunate that we have been able to work with Capcom to offer those same fans a rare chance to get officially involved with and contribute to their favorite video game series in a fun, creative way.”

These new hardcover editions feature gorgeous new cover art by top UDON illustrators, making these editions must-have collector’s items for hardcore fans. Long Vo provided the art for the newStreet Fighter Tribute and Darkstalkers Tribute covers, while Mega Man manga artist Hitoshi Ariga illustrated the cover for Mega Man Tribute.

These refreshed hardcover editions of Street Fighter Tribute, Mega Man Tribute, and Darkstalkers Tributeare all available for purchase now in finer bookstores everywhere, and online retailers. Media inquiries and/or requests for review copies should be directed to Jenny Myung atpress@udonentertainment.com.

STREET FIGHTER TRIBUTE HC

ISBN: 978-1927925539

DETAILS: 320pg, 8.25×11.25″, Full Color, Hardcover

MSRP: $59.99 USD

PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now!

DARKSTALKERS TRIBUTE HC

ISBN: 978-1927925591

DETAILS: 304pg, 8.25×11.25″, Full Color, Hardcover

MSRP: $59.99 USD

PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now!

MEGA MAN TRIBUTE HC

ISBN: 978-1927925676

DETAILS: 304pg, 8.25×11.25″, Full Color, Hardcover

MSRP: $59.99 USD

PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now!

Also Available:

CAPCOM FIGHTING TRIBUTE HC

ISBN: 978-1927925522

DETAILS: 272pg, 8.25×11.25″, Full Color, Hardcover

MSRP: $59.99 USD

PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now!

Dream Big Friends 10-inch Articulated Yuna Doll & Kitty

December 29, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

For years, we’ve allowed the toy industry to tell our children which store aisle they should dream in. Those aisles are populated by princesses and models and fantasy characters…all with unrealistic proportions…and most only coming in one skin color. Now we have an opportunity to change all that.

Yuna is the first Asian-American at the center of a doll line.

She dreams of the science it will take to one day get her to Mars, the art that makes her life more beautiful every day…and on occasion…all the tacos she can eat.

Yuna has a cat named Kamata, a love of robot model kits and a desire to explore that is infectious. It’s probably becoming clear to you now that Yuna could never have been born in the “pink aisle”..and that is why we need your help.

David Horvath and Sun Min of Uglydoll and Klim Kozinevich of Bigshot Toyworks have pooled their considerable expertise …and love…into Yuna, the first doll in a line called Dream BIG Friends. Over nearly a decade, these three friends worked to make Yuna a reality…and now, with your pre-order, you can bring Yuna into your home and take the first steps in showing the world there can be alternatives for a more positive imaginative play experience.

In a world where the female hero of a billion dollar space epic is still not given her place alongside the male characters, every voice can make a difference.

To put it bluntly, we want to change the world…and our Big Dream starts with Yuna…and you!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigshot-toyworks/dream-big-friends-yuna-doll

Last minute gift ideas from Diamond select toys

December 29, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

Aliens Minimates

The game is not over, man! DST returns to the world of the classic 1986 action movie Aliens with an all-new assortment of 2-packs, including include Pvt. Vasquez with Pvt. Hudson, Jumpsuit Ripley with Newt, Pvt. Frost with Burning Alien and a rare, one-per-case set that has Pvt. Crowe with Attacking Alien and Eggs! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangpeable parts and accessories. And if you’re ready to level up, you can get two deluxe-sized sets containing two deluxe-sized Minimates! Ripley’s Power Loader comes with Ripley and a Battle-Damaged Alien Warrior, while the Queen Alien comes with Bishop (who can be impaled on her tail) and an Alien Warrior. Plus, both sets come with Alien eggs, facehuggers and chestbursters!

Aliens Minimates 2-Packs Series 2 Asst.(Item #JUN152094, SRP: $9.99/ea.)

Aliens Minimates Deluxe Power Loader & Alien Queen Asst. (Item #JUL152206, SRP: $14.99/ea.)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-minimates-2-packs-series-2-asst

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Back to the Future

Is it hot? No, it’s ice cold! DST revisits their bestselling Electronic 1:15 Scale Time Machine from Back to the Future in a new, 30^th Anniversary edition box set! Having just arrived in our time from 1985, this Version 1 Time Machine features lights and sounds, plus a thin coating of “frost” over its entire surface, to replicate the effects of time travel. Bonus accessories include flaming tire tracks, a license plate you can pose like it’s spinning, and a case of plutonium! (Not actual plutonium.) Set comes packaged in a full-color window box.

Back to the Future Iced Time Machine Collector Set (Item #JUL152196, SRP: $59.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/back-to-the-future-iced-time-machine-collector-set

Batman: The Animated Series

Gotham City’s gorgeous guardian is the next Femme Fatales PVC Statue to come out of Batman: The Animated Series! Based on Bruce Timm’s timeless designs, this 9-inch scale statue depicts Batgirl, a.k.a. Barbara Gordon, in full crimefighting mode, and is the perfect addition to your Femme Fatales statue collection. And the line continues when Batgirl is joined by the Clown Princess of Crime, Harley Quinn!This 9” scale PVC statue captures the Joker’s partner-in-crime standing on top of the Bat-signal after defacing it with a can of spray paint! That oughta impress Mr. J! Also available: Supergirl and Poison Ivy! (Item #JUL152194, SRP: $45.00)

Batman The Animated Series Femme Fatales Batgirl PVC Statue (Item #JUN152097, SRP: $45.00)
Batman The Animated Series Femme Fatales Harley Quinn PVC Statue (Item #JUL152194, SRP: $45.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-animated-series-femme-fatales-batgirl-pvc-statue

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-femme-fatales-harley-quinn-pvc-statue

Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose

The original Tarot Femme Fatales statues were some of DST’s most popular ever, so DST is reteaming with Broadsword Comics for an all-new take on the titular enchantress and her sister! Featuring entirely new sculpts, these PVC figures of Tarot and Raven Hex measure approximately 9 inches tall atop open-book display bases, which combine to form the full tome. Raven includes a sword and her pet cat Pooka, while Raven comes with the goblin Mudwart. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.

Femme Fatales Raven Hex 15th Anniversary PVC Statue (Item #JUL152209, SRP: $45.00)
Femme Fatales Tarot 15th Anniversary PVC Statue (Item #JUN152099, SRP: $45.00)
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Godzilla

Whether you be a friend, foe, or Godzilla himself, beware the coming of Rodan! The giant winged pteranodon began his film career as a threat to Godzilla and the world, but since then has become one of Godzilla’s occasional allies, battling invaders from outer space to protect his home planet. This 8” vinyl bank is based on Rodan’s appearance in 1993’s Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla II, and has a wingspan of 10 inches! With a coin slot on the back and a removable head, the recipient will be able to save their change for the next Godzilla bank release!

Godzilla Classic Rodan 1993 Vinyl Figural Bank (Item #JUN152102, SRP: $29.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/godzilla-classic-rodan-1993-vinyl-figure-bank

Justice League

Know someone who always wanted to join the Green Lantern Corps, but couldn’t afford the gear? Now you can save the galaxy and save some green at the same time! This nearly 12” tall vinyl bank is designed after the Green Lantern power battery seen in the Justice Leagueanimated series, but with a coin slot on top and an access door in the base, making this more than just your average prop replica. It’s just like a real power battery, except instead of storing energy, it stores your change! Packaged in a clear polybag.

Justice League Animated Green Lantern Battery Vinyl Bank (Item #JUN152104, SRP: $29.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/justice-league-animated-green-lantern-battery-vinyl-bank

Marvel Select

Based on the character’s earliest appearances, this all-new Savage Hulk action figure wears the tattered outfit that harkens back to his origins, when nuclear scientist Dr. Bruce Banner was caught in an atomic blast and first transformed from a man into a monster. Sculpted by superstar Marvel Select sculptor Gabriel Marquez, this Hulk figure stands approximately 9 3/4″ inches tall with 14 points of articulation. He comes packaged in oversized Select-style packaging, perfect for display or storage, with reference artwork on the spine.

Marvel Select Savage Hulk Action Figure(Item #JUN152106, SRP: $24.99)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/marvel-select-savage-hulk-action-figure

Muppets Minimates

For the Muppet fan in your life, which should really include everyone, it’s the launch of a new Miniamtes mini-figure line! This first series of two-packs features the Muppet Show’s greatest stars, including Kermit with Miss Piggy, Fozzie with Scooter, Gonzo with the Swedish Chef, and Stunt Show Gonzo with a “Batter-Damaged” Swedish Chef. Each Minimates mini-figure features up to 14 points of articulation, as well as interchangeable parts and accessories. Each two-pack is packaged on a full-color blister card.

Muppets Minimates Series 1 Two-Pack Asst. (Item #JUL152202, SRP: $9.99/ea.)
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The Nightmare Before Christmas

The beautiful creation of Dr. Finkelstein, Sally now has her very own coffin to relax in! The star of Tim Burton’s stop-motion masterpiece, The Nightmare Before Christmas, this 16-inch tall doll of Sally is a must for any loved one who embodies the spirit of Halloween. With a fully articulated body and a real cloth costume, this exacting re-creation of the classic Sally figure will rest comfortably in her coffin-shaped window box until the times comes for her to rise once again! Limited to 1993 pieces!

Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Coffin Doll Limited Edition (Item #JUL152205, SRP: $49.99)
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Universal Monsters

For the monster kid in your life! Not seen since the first series of Universal Monsters Select action figures back in 2010, the Mummy and the Wolf Man return in all-new editions, completely resculpted by Jean St. Jean with approximately 16 points of articulation, as well as all-new diorama bases depicting the inside of an Egyptian temple and the ruins of a tomb, respectively! Plus, the newest original monster character from DST is none other than Lucy Westenra, the would-be bride of Dracula turned vampire hunter. Each figure comes packaged in the famous Select-style display packaging, with spine artwork for easy shelf reference.

Universal Monsters Select Mummy Version 2 Action Figure (Item #MAY152180, SRP: $24.99)
Universal Monsters Select Wolfman Version 2 Action Figure (Item #MAY152179, SRP: $24.99)

Monster Hunter Lucy Westenra Select Action Figure (Item #MAY152181, SRP: $24.99)

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UDON Entertainment presents Osamu Tezuka art books: OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONS and OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK.

December 28, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

UDON CELEBRATES THE GRANDFATHER OF MANGA AND ANIME WITH THE RELEASE OF TWO OSAMU TEZUKA ART BOOKS

OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONS and OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK highlight over 40 illustrious years of iconic art

Toronto, ON – DEC 28, 2015 – Long considered “the grandfather of manga and anime”, legendary illustrator and animator Osamu Tezuka’s enduring legacy can still be felt today in the indelible influence he has had on contemporary manga and anime creators. In an effort to ensure that his timeless work remains easily accessible to as wide an audience as possible, UDON Entertainment is proud to announce the release of two Osamu Tezuka art books: OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONS and OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK.

Both of these prestigious volumes are presented in an elegant hardcover format worthy of the man whose work they celebrate. Inside you’ll find a diverse collection of character designs and rough concepts from animation and manga projects representing Tezuka’s entire illustrious career, including Mighty Atom (Astro Boy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), Phoenix, Black Jack, and many more. In many cases these illustrations include Tezuka’s own hand-written design notes, accompanied by translations through footnotes.

Further cementing these volumes as must-own items for any fan of Tezuka’s work and of animation and manga in general, both books also feature an illuminating afterword by Tezuka Productions’ Chief Archivist Haruji Mori. Finally, most of the material in OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK has never been publicly available – until now, that is – and UDON Entertainment is both humbled and thrilled to be able to bring this exclusive content to Tezuka fans for the first time.

OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONS

ISBN: 978-1927925386

DETAILS: 224pg, 7.25×10″, B&W, Hardcover

MSRP: $39.99 USD

PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now

OSAMU TEZUKA: ANIME & MANGA CHARACTER SKETCHBOOK

ISBN: 978-1927925393

DETAILS: 144pg, 7.25×10″, B&W, Hardcover

MSRP: $39.99 USD

PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now

Calling all Steven Universe fans!

December 18, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

A collection of vinyl figures based on Cartoon Network’s original animated series Steven Universe is now available for fans! The figures, from Funko’s POP! Animation line, are now available exclusively at Hot Topic stores nationwide as well as via hottopic.com. The four POP! vinyl figures are based on Steven, as well as Amethyst, Pearl and Garnet – better known as the Gems. Each collectible vinyl figure is 3 3/4″ tall and features a stylized look that captures the personalities of the characters from the show. The figures are available for a suggested retail price of $12.50 each.

Steven Universe is an animated series about the misadventures of a boy named Steven, the ultimate “little brother” to a team of magical guardians of humanity—the Crystal Gems. Steven may not be as powerful as the Crystal Gems. Or as savvy. And he doesn’t have much control over his powers, which originate from the gem in his bellybutton. But that doesn’t stop him from joining Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl on their magical adventures and somehow finding a way to save the day! Steven Universe is created by Emmy® and Annie Award-nominated writer and storyboard artist Rebecca Sugar (Adventure Time).

CABBAGE PATCH 18” BIG KIDS from Wicked Cool Toys 2 LIMITED Editions – 1000 Pieces of Each Only Available NOW – Only at Toys “R” US

December 17, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

CABBAGE PATCH 18” BIG KIDS from Wicked Cool Toys
2 LIMITED Editions – 1000 Pieces of Each Only
Available NOW – Only at Toys “R” US

Just like you, the Cabbage Patch Kids are growing up! And now, for the first time ever, Wicked Cool Toys is introducing the Cabbage Patch BIG Kids! Each 18” Big Kid is an extremely limited edition in nature and will be retired after a short production run. The accessories and dresses will match the Kid’s unique personality and will be the highest end CPK apparel ever. There are only 2 Styles for Fall 2015 – the Class President (Violet Anne) and Ballerina (Sofia Lorraine) and include their birth certificate. Ages 6+, SRP: $99.99. Available at www.tru.com and select Toys “R” Us Stores.

There are only 1000 pieces of each style produced and once they are gone there will be no more available for purchase as they will retire. New styles will be released for Fall 2016.

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DC Collectibles Announces SUICIDE SQUAD Statues and Group Solicits

December 17, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

DC Collectibles Announces Suicide SquadStatues + Group Solicits (July 2016)

DC Collectibles announced today four all-new statues based on the highly anticipated Warner Bros. film, Suicide Squad. Hitting stores July 2016, Suicide Squad characters including Will Smith’s ‘Deadshot,’ Margot Robbie’s ‘Harley Quinn,’ Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s ‘Killer Croc’ and Jared Leto’s ‘The Joker’ will be brought to life as 12-inch statues a month prior to the film’s debut on August 5. See details of the Suicide Squad statues below—along with the rest of DC Collectibles’ July 2016 product lineup—and stay tuned for official product images coming soon.

SUICIDE SQUAD STATUES

1. DEADSHOT – SCULPTED BY ADAM ROSS

2. HARLEY QUINN – SCULPTED BY JAMES MARSANO

3. KILLER CROC – SCULPTED BY ALTERTON

4. THE JOKER – SCULPTED BY JAMES MARSANO

It feels good to be bad…Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

EACH STATUE SOLD SEPARATELY

$150 US – On Sale July 2016 *Allocations May Occur

IMAGES COMING SOON

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS POWER GIRL AND SUPERMAN STATUE

SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS

Two of the DC Universe’s most titanic heroes have teamed up in this thrilling new DC Comics Bombshells statue!

Limited Edition of 5,200

Measures approximately 13.86’’ tall

$250 US – On Sale July 2016 *Allocations May Occur

DC COMICS COVER GIRLS RAVEN STATUE

SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO

The New Teen Titans’ most mysterious member, Raven, is ready to cast her spell in this new Cover Girls statue designed by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau!

Limited Edition of 5,200

Measures approximately 9.5’’ tall

$100 US – On Sale July 2016 *Allocations May Occur

DC COMICS ICONS DEATHSTROKE STATUE

SCULPTED BY DAVID GIRAUD

Deathstroke, the deadliest assassin in the DC Universe, can predict your every move!

Limited Edition of 5,200

Measures approximately 10’’ tall

$100 US – On Sale July 2016 *Allocations May Occur

DC COMICS ICONS LEX LUTHOR STATUE

SCULPTED BY ERICK SOSA

He’s Superman’s greatest foe—and since FOREVER EVIL, Lex Luthor has been a member of the Justice League—whether the Man of Steel likes it or not!

Limited Edition of 5,200

Measures approximately 10.75’’ tall

$100 US – On Sale July 2016 *Allocations May Occur

DC COMICS SUPER-PETS! ACE AND JUMPA PLUSH FIGURES

Two new plush Super-Pets are here! Whether they hail from the Batcave or the island of Themyscira, Ace and Jumpa are two of the cuddliest heroes ever!

1. ACE measures approximately 9’’ tall

2. JUMPA measures approximately 14’’ tall

EACH FIGURE SOLD SEPARATELY

$15 US – On Sale July 2016 *Allocations May Occur

ALAN TUDYK AND NATHAN FILLION LAUNCH “SPECTRUM” COMIC BOOK SERIES WITH FREE FIRST ISSUE

December 17, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

When Alan Tudyk andNathan Fillion crowd-funded their hit web seriesCon Man last April, the sci-fi fan-favorite actors struck a chord: a 735%-funded campaign at $3.2M that quickly became the largest crowd-funded web series in history. Now, the record-breaking duo are lending this magic to a comic book series.Spectrum, based on the show-within-a-show featured in Con Man, debuts on Free Comic Book Day next May at comic book stores nationwide.

Con Man, which starred Fillion (Firefly, Castle) and Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as actors from a canceled cult sci-fi show, was a comedic look at the wild world of fandom and conventions. Spectrum will tell the story that launched their careers. In the comic, a vicious attack from an alien invading force devastates the globe, but the prophetic dreams of Captain James Raaker warn that the suffering has just started. Humanity’s last hope is escape in an untested spaceship built by a madman.

“In the world of Con Man, Spectrum has given my character Wray Nerely a huge fan following,” Tudyk said. “A comic book is the best way to tell the story that ignited that fandom. It’s the serious sci-fi story, inside the comedic story, told inside a comic book that is sold inside comic book stores. Every good Con Man needs a comic.”

The four-issue series from Automatic Publishingwill be written by Tudyk and novelist/producer PJ Haarsma (The Softwire Series) with artwork bySarah Stone (Transformers) and overseen by Shel Dorf Award-winning editor Shannon Eric Denton. The Free Comic Book Day offering is not a sampler or a preview, but the actual first issue of the series.

The first season of Con Man is now available on Vimeo, and centers on Wray Nerely (Tudyk), who has struggled to find his big break following the untimely cancellation of Spectrum, while his friend Jack Moore (Fillion) has become a major celebrity. Jack enjoys the life of an A-lister while Wray tours the sci-fi circuit as a guest of conventions, comic book stores, and pop culture events. The show explores the crazy (and real) behind-the-scenes antics in the world of fandom.

Half Shell Heroes Dino 2pack by Playmates

December 17, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

Half Shell Heroes Dino 2pack by Playmates.

Here is our review of Playmates TMNT Half Shell Heroes Dino 2pack.

We love TMNT and these Half Shell Heroes make great Christmas gifts.

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