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Marvel Animated Universe Gets New Minimates at Walgreens in 2016!
Marvel Animated Universe Gets New Minimates at Walgreens in 2016!
The Marvel Animated Universe is expanding at Walgreens! With Series 1.5 of Marvel Animated Minimates in stores this holiday season, Diamond Select Toys is ready to reveal Series 2 of the Walgreens-exclusive mini-figure line! The all-new assortment features two-packs from Marvel’s Avengers Assemble, Guardians of the Galaxy and Ultimate Spider-Man, including Super Heroes, villains and even villainous Super Heroes!
Series 2 will include four different two-packs, each containing two 2-inch Minimates mini-figures. The assortment includes:
– From Marvel’s Avengers Assemble, “Dark Avengers” Thor with his hammer Mjolnir and an alternate helmetless hair piece, and Thanos, the universe-conquering Titan.
– Also from Marvel’s Avengers Assemble, “Dark Avengers” Iron Man with a removable helmet, and Black Widow with her shock batons.
– From Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Gamora with her sword and Drax with his knives and baby Groot.
– From Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man, Iron Spider-Man with an interchangeable unmasked head, and Taskmaster with his sword and shield.
Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features fully interchangeable parts, so you can trade accessories and create custom looks. Minimates also feature a standard 14 points of articulation, to strike a variety of poses, and each Minimate comes with a clear disc base that pegs into the character’s foot.
Look for Series 2 to arrive in all Walgreens stores in early 2016. Series 1 is in stores now, and Series 1.5 will arrive in December! Find your nearest store and check inventory at Walgreens.com!
About Diamond Select Toys
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles was founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comics Distributors to develop new and exciting products for collectors of all ages. Minimates first appeared in 2002, from design studio Art Asylum, and they assumed their current 2-inch scale in 2003, with the launch of the Marvel line. In 2007, DST acquired Art Asylum and the Minimates mini-figure brand. There are currently over 2,400 Minimates, spanning over 60 different licenses.
About Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit marvel.com.© 2015 MARVEL
A SNEAK PEEK AT UPCOMING COVERS FOR DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE!
A SNEAK PEEK AT UPCOMING COVERS FOR DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE!
Check Out This New Art for the Dark Knight III Book 2 Mini Comic Cover, Plus Variant Cover Treatments From Eduardo Risso, Cliff Chiang and Frank Miller
We’re still a few weeks away from the debut of DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE (on sale 11/25), but that doesn’t mean we’re gonna stop whetting your appetites with more from the upcoming chapters in this highly anticipated saga!
Feast your eyes on some new artwork for Book 2, on sale December 23:
First up, Eduardo Risso’s been working overtime on DKIII, and his efforts have yielded pure gold. The Amazon Warrior, Wonder Woman is the featured character in the “DARK KNIGHT UNIVERSE PRESENTS” mini comic bound into each copy of Book 2, and she looks like she’s ready to take on anything or anybody!
Risso isn’t stopping there; he’s also working on a 1 in 50 variant cover for the Book 2, with Batman looking as menacing and mean as ever! Keep an eye out at your local retailer for this one!
Superstar artist Cliff Chiang is also contributing to the cause, with this sweet 1 in 10 variant cover homage to DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, with Carrie (Robin) Kelly helping an injured Batman after his first encounter with the Mutant Leader.
And what would a set of variant covers be without representation from the Man himself? Here’s Frank Miller’s rendition of the Dark Knight; this art will be the basis for his 1 in 100 variant cover for Book 2. Even beaten, bloodied and bruised, Batman still looks like a character you don’t want to mess with!
Super Max the Turtle by Cloud B
Here is our review of Super Max the Turtle by Cloud B.
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Cabbage patch kids Lil’ Dancers
Here is our review of Cabbage patch kids Lil’ Dancers by Wicked cool toys.
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Diamond Select Toys Reveals X-Files Toy Plans for 2016
Diamond Select Toys Reveals X-Files Toy Plans for 2016
When it comes to unexplained phenomena, Diamond Select Toys knows their stuff – after all, they’ve been turning zombies, aliens, werewolves and vampires into top-notch toys and collectibles for over 15 years! Now, with quintessential conspiracy-theory show The X-Files returning to FOX this January for the first time since 2002, DST is preparing to delve into that mysterious world with Select action figures, Vinimates vinyl figures and Minimates mini-figures!
Diamond Select will release products based on the fan-favorite TV series alongside items from the new 2016 event series. A two-pack of Minimates captures Mulder and Scully in their new looks, as fully poseable 2-inch mini-figures, and is currently available for pre-order through comic shops. Simultaneously, DST is offering a pair of 4-inch Vinimates – static vinyl figures sculpted in the Minimates style – that capture them in their classic appearances. In the future, DST also will release a series of Minimates 4-packs based on the classic series.
On the action figure side, two 7-inch-scale action figures of Mulder and Scully will kick off the X-Files Select line. Initial figures will be based on the new series, but there are plans to expand into the classic series, as well.
“As a longtime fan of the show, I’m very excited to have finally been granted access to the X-Files,” said Diamond Select Toys President Chuck Terceira. “Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are one of the most widely referenced and recognized pairs in pop culture, and the new show has everyone talking about them again. Plus, we have nine seasons’ worth of supporting cast and creatures to play with in our line planning.”
Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles was founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comics Distributors to develop new and exciting products for collectors of all ages. Minimates mini-figures first appeared in 2002, and there are currently over 2400 Minimates, spanning over 60 different licenses.
Star wars joins with Ginza Cozy Corner
Japanese confectionery chain Ginza Cozy Corner to weigh in on the celebrations, with a stunning lineup of cakes, tarts and limited edition tins that feature some of the cutest characters from the movie alongside some edible dark foes. We’ll need to summon up every ounce of the force within to bite into these because these are the most amazing sweets we’ve ever seen!
Available from November 1 until December 21,
there are a number of special sets to choose from. The adorable nine-pack below retails for 2,160 yen (US$18) and contains (from top-left to right) a Storm Trooper cheese tart, a Wicket chocolate roll cake, a C-3PO lemon tart, Jabba the Hutt pistachio tart, a Star Wars Logo rasberry and chocolate cake, R2-D2 yoghurt cake, Darth Vader chocolate cake, The Imperial Army and Rebel Army pistachio and chocolate tart, and Yoda as a matcha powdered green tea tart.
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTSINTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1
Iron Man goes global from Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev
All-new series to be translated to reflect the languages of select countries worldwide
New York, NY — October 26th, 2015 — In 2016, Tony Stark is establishing the entire world his base of operations and taking Iron Man internationally with the help of Brian Michael Bendis (Invincible Iron Man, Daredevil, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Moon Knight) in the all-new Marvel series,INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN.
As technology and globalization continue to reduce the size of the world stage, Marvel continues to reflect the world outside our windows and brings the “Golden Avenger” to defend the globe. “I think we all, no matter where we are in our lives, feel that the world has gotten much smaller,” said Bendis while speaking with Entertainment Weekly. “We can all reach out to each other no matter where we are in the world. We feel each other’s pains and victories. I think for Tony it’s like that times 100. He’s much more aware of the global situation and how a big fight with Galactus in New York would affect things in other parts of the world.”
Tony Stark is a futurist. He anticipates threats to come and plans for them. That mentality is what leads Tony to take Iron Man out of New York and proactively taking on threats across the globe. “If I was a villain, New York is the last place I’d attack, because you know, just by math, there are 700 superheroes in a 17-block radius. I’d go anywhere else,” explains Bendis. “We’ll be dealing with some of the criminals in the Marvel Universe who are smart enough to put that together in their head finally. Tony’s gonna be racing to help people that don’t necessarily always get the attention of the Marvel superheroes.”
Accompanying Iron Man on his new global – an unlikely partner who knows everything there is to know about the dark underbelly of the Marvel Universe – Doctor Doom! “Doom knows where the bodies are buried…he knows a lot of stuff that Tony doesn’t know.”
Additionally, not only will Iron Man reach out worldwide, but so will the actual published comic book. Working with a number of Marvel licensees,INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN will be translated into the respected languages of 25 different countries and will be printed for over 40 different countries in English.
Strap in and suit up, True Believers. Coming in early 2016, Bendis and Maleev reunite for an armored adventure that establishes Iron Man as global advisory for all of those who stand against him in the Marvel Universe. Don’t miss the blockbusterINTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1!
INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by ALEX MALEEV
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.
For more information visit marvel.com.
© 2015 MARVEL
Get Free Comic Books During Halloween ComicFest
Get Free Comic Books During Halloween ComicFest
Comic and pop-culture fans are encouraged to visit their local comic shop on Saturday, October 31st for free comics and participate in Halloween activities, shopping and fun!
(BALTIMORE, MD) — (October 26, 2015) — In 5 days, participating comic shops across the US, Canada and internationally will hand out more than 1.75 million free comics to anyone who comes into their shop to celebrate the second biggest free comic book event of the year- Halloween ComicFest! On Saturday, October 31st, anyone who goes into a participating comic shop can choose from 21 free designated Halloween ComicFest comics and participate in fun Halloween related activities comic shops host for fans of all ages.
During Halloween ComicFest (HCF), 21 free comics, including 13 full-size and eight mini-comics will be given out, with titles including DC Comcs’ Harley Quinn and Batman Adventures, Marvel’s Dr. Strange and Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers #1, Sabrina, Archie, Donald Duck, Skylanders and other great titles for comic readers of all ages to snatch up for a thrilling read.
During October through Halloween ComicFest, comic shops will have Halloween ComicFest mini packs available to purchase. Each pack contains 25 single HCF mini-comics that are great to pass out on Halloween to trick-or-treaters, providing a healthy alternative to candy, great stories that keep kids reading and wanting to return to comic shops for more!
Currently taking place on the Halloween ComicFest website and running until November 10th is “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever”. Anyone can enter one of five categories just by uploading a picture of themselves in costume holding one of the free Halloween ComicFest 2015 comics and submitting it into the appropriate category on the contest site. Prizes include $500 and $100 shopping sprees to the winner’s comic shop of choice in addition to category prizes for the participants who receive the most votes for their costume! Voting runs from November 3rd to 10th but anyone can submit their Halloween ComicFest costume contest photo through the 10th. It is crucial to remember that only photos with a Halloween ComicFest 2015 comic in the picture will be accepted.
“We want communities to participate in Halloween ComicFest to not only discover various types of comics from the great selection offered, but to see comic shops as fun Halloween destinations, a great place to meet like-minded people, and to discover the new, cool comic and pop-culture items available each week and all throughout the year,” said Halloween ComicFest spokesperson Deborah Moreland. “This year there are more comic shops participating and more free comics that will be handed out, making it a great sign that retailers are expecting for more fans to celebrate Halloween with them!”
For more information about Halloween ComicFest, the free comics, costume contest, and to find a participating comic shop, go to www.halloweencomicfest.com. So get in your Halloween costumes and take your family and friends to check out free comics and have fun at your local comic shop!