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MARVEL COMICS WASP BISHOUJO STATUE

March 2, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

Through an unforeseen and tragic alien encounter Janet van Dyne sought to avenge her father’s death with the help of Dr. Henry “Hank” Pym. By taking on the persona of the Wasp Janet became a winged, insect-sized heroine with a mighty sting!

MARVEL COMICS WASP BISHOUJO STATUE

Kotobukiya continues their lineup of stylized Bishoujo statues based on super heroes and villains from the pages of Marvel Comics with Wasp!

Based on a new character interpretation and illustration by master Japanese artist Shunya Yamashita.

Wasp lightly touches down on a special base designed to look like a splash of water.

Wasp looks great in her black and gold costume and iridescent wings.

Display alone or alongside other Marvel character inspired Bishoujo statues from Kotobukiya.

7 inches tall (27 cm)

Item Number: MK172

UPC: 812771023382

Available September 2015 in North America.

SRP: 69.99

Wicked Cool Toys To Introduce Girl Scouts Cookie Oven and Role-play Toys Based on Iconic Girls’ Brand

February 25, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

Wicked Cool Toys introduces a delicious baking experience with the first-ever Girl Scouts Cookie Oven™, as well as a line of role play products, inspired by the preeminent girls’ leadership organization in the U.S. The Girl Scouts Cookie Oven will feature mixes inspired by some of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies®, such as Thin Mints® and Trefoils®, and, along with the Girl Scouts On-the-Go Wagon and Cookie Stand will give girls a chance to express their creativity, learn new skills and experience the fun of Girl Scouts all year long.
The Wicked Cool Toys Girl Scouts line is expected to hit mass market retailers throughout the US beginning in Fall 2015.
Girl Scouts Cookie Oven – The Girl Scouts Cookie Oven lets aspiring bakers experience the hands-on fun of making their own Girl Scout Cookies. A real working oven, it comes complete with tools and mixes that allow girls to make cookies that look and taste just like the real thing. There’s also a viewing window that lets bakers see the treats they’re making and a warming station to heat and melt delicious cookie coatings and frostings. The Girl Scouts Cookie Oven comes with mix to create Thin Mints®, a spatula, baking pan and measuring tool. SRP is $59.99.
Basic Refill Packs – Popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors as well as classic cookie favorites give young bakers the opportunity to make cookies everyone will love, and include Thin Mints®, PB Sandwich, Trefoils®, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coconut Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Oatmeal. SRP is $6.99.
Deluxe Refill Packs
Thin Mints® & PB Sandwich – With two of the most popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors – Thin Mints® and PB Sandwich – the Deluxe Refill Pack includes Thin Mints® mixes, and PB Sandwich mixes to bake these favorites at home. SRP is $14.99.
Trefoils® – Three is definitely NOT a crowd in this Deluxe Refill Pack. It includes everything you need to make Trefoils®, Chocolate Shortbread and Lemon Cookies with chocolate and lemon icing. SRP is $14.99.
Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coconut Caramel – Recreate two of the most popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors – Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coconut Caramel! This Deluxe Refill Pack includes everything you need to make these popular Girl Scout Cookies at home. SRP is $14.99.
Chocolate Chip, Sugar, Oatmeal – The classics never go out of style and neither do these cookie flavors. Make your own Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Oatmeal Cookies with this Deluxe Refill Pack. SRP is $14.99.

Girl Scouts On-the-Go Wagon –This classic wagon design has a wooden base with height-adjustable metal mesh framed walls with a Trefoil pattern and holds lots of Girl Scout Cookies, toys, sports gear and more. It includes a removable cookie stand to display your inventory, along with a chalkboard and a clipboard. SRP: $129.99.

Girl Scout Cookie Stand – This classic wooden cookie stand provides hours of engaging playtime and conveniently folds up and fits into its carrying case so that girls can easily set up shop and sell their delicious cookies anywhere they go! It includes cardboard printed “play” cookie boxes, chalkboards, chalk, an eraser, pins to “bling your booth” by adding signs or fun decorations, and fabric shelves to beautifully display cookies on top of and below the stand. SRP: $79.99.
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We’re Girl Scouts of the USA
We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. It began over 100 years ago, with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. Juliette organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we’ve made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today, as yesterday, Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

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About Wicked Cool Toys
WickedCool, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based toymaker with offices in Pennsylvania, California and Hong Kong. Founded in the Summer of 2012, Wicked Cool has a diverse portfolio of playthings for all ages. The Wicked Cool Toys management team is led by co-Presidents in the US Michael Rinzler and Jeremy Padawer, and in Hong Kong, Thomas Poon. The Company develops and brings to market proprietary lines and licensed product, including, Cabbage Patch Kids®, GSUSA®, WWE®, Wild Kratts, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®, Garfield, The Wiggles, Crashlings, My Girl’s Dollhouse, Vrüm, Disney Princess®, Minnie Mouse®, Marvel®, Batman®, Superman®, Iron Man®, Sponge Bob®, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer®, and Monster Jam®. Visit www.wickedcooltoys.com and follow the Company on both Facebook and Twitter. www.facebook.com/wickedcooltoys @wickedcooltoys

Strawberry Shortcake – 35th Anniversary! Press Release

February 24, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE™ TURNS 35 AND CELEBRATES COAST TO COAST
THE PARTY KICKS OFF AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, TOY FAIR & THE OSCARS
New York – February 16, 2015 – AG Properties (AGP), the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation, is pulling out all the stops for a yearlong 35th birthday celebration honoring one of their sweetest characters, Strawberry Shortcake™. The birthday bash kicks off this month with a fun-filled week of stylish parties, events and high fashion adventures from New York City to Los Angeles.
“We are excited to share this milestone with the generations of fans who have grown up with Strawberry Shortcake and her friends and are now introducing them to their children and grandchildren,” said Janice Ross, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Public Relations for AGP. “This year will be an adventure that will connect fans to Strawberry Shortcake through in-person events and special brand activations as we celebrate her milestone birthday and build excitement about the future.”
A SNAPSHOT OF THE FESTIVITIES:

112th New York International Toy Fair
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Character Parade – Saturday, February 14
Strawberry Shortcake will be on hand to open the annual New York Toy Fair.

35th Birthday Media Preview – Monday, February 17
Strawberry is honored at a fancy fete in master toy partner The Bridge Direct’s booth #2051. Media will preview her fall 2015 toy line, new stylish greeting cards debuting this year at Papyrus stores nationwide and the latest Fox Home Entertainment February 10 release Snowberry Days.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
AMCONYC & StylingOn Runway Show and Pop-Up Shop – Sunday, February 15
Strawberry Shortcake joins an exclusive invitee list of fashion-forward celebrities, stylists, local entrepreneurs and influencers for a chic rooftop affair to unveil her stunning new Bella Pilar greeting card line with Papyrus, available spring 2015.
Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Celebration

Mercedes-Benz Official Launch Party – Monday, February 16
Strawberry Shortcake will step out in sophisticated style to continue showing off her Papyrus greeting card line to fashion celebrities, industry insiders and innovative talent.

87th Annual Oscars
Oscar Preview Luxury Suite – Thursday, February 19 to Saturday, February 21
Strawberry Shortcake heads cross country to “Tinsel Town” to hobnob with A-List celebrities at the TMG Oscar Preview Luxury Suite where she will commemorate the occasion by sharing birthday cake with the stars.

About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love. The Company’s major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at www.AmericanGreetings.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the AG Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $2 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.

About AG Properties
AG Properties (AGP) is the intellectual property and outbound licensing division of American Greetings Corporation. Built upon the successful re-launches of Care Bears™ and Strawberry Shortcake™ licensed products, AGP develops multi-platform campaigns for its properties through digital media, entertainment, marketing and merchandising. In addition to Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake, AGP’s active classic brands include Holly Hobbie™ and Madballs™, as well as new properties Boofle™, Packages from Planet X™ and Twisted Whiskers™. Children can experience AGP online at
www.agkidzone.com. For more information on AGP, visit www.agpbrands.com.
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Toy Fair 2015 Video Compilation

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New Assortment of The Walking Dead Minimates Coming to Toys“R”Us!

February 21, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

The fifth season of The Walking Deadrecently returned to television screens, and soon a new selection of The Walking Dead Minimates will arrive at Toys“R”Us with a vengeance! Based on the best-selling comic book by series creator Robert Kirkman, the latest figures from Diamond Select Toys include some of the comic’s most popular characters, as well as the line’s first fan-chosen figure!

Coming to Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and Toysrus.com in March, the new assortment features characters from the “All Out War” story arc featured in issues #115-126 of The Walking Dead, based on artwork by series artist Charlie Adlard. In the arc, Rick’s group teams up with other communities against the powerful Saviors group.

The assortment features four two-packs, each pairing a human character with a zombie. The human line-up includes:

Alexandria Rick Grimes – Living in the walled city of Alexandria with his fellow survivors, Rick leads the community to war against the Saviors. Rick comes packaged with a Balding Zombie.

Negan – Negan is the leader of the saviors, and enforces their draconian laws. He is deceptively polite, but has the potential for terrible violence. Negan comes with a gate-guarding Thug Zombie and his barbed-wire baseball bat Lucille.

Ezekiel – Ezekiel is the leader of the Kingdom, and plays the role of king with gusto. When Rick votes to stand against the Saviors, Ezekiel agrees. Ezekiel comes with a Mauled Zombie. Available exclusively at Toys“R”Us beginning in March.

Andrea – One of the few remaining members of Rick’s original group, Andrea has become an excellent shot, and is Alexandria’s resident zombie sniper. Andrea comes with the Prom Zombie, who was the winner of a poll conducted by the official The Walking Dead magazine to be the next zombie Minimate. Available exclusively at Toys“R”Us beginning in March.

Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation, as well as interchangeable parts and character-specific accessories. A companion assortment at comic shops will feature figures of supporting characters Jesus, Dwight, Chris, Derek and Holly.

Don’t forget to visit your local Toys“R”Us store or Toysrus.com in March to find your favorite characters from this latest assortment!

The Simpsons 25th Anniversary Wave 5 Action Figures Revealed!

February 18, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

Hillside, NJ – February 18, 2015 –The National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), an entertainment conglomerate and global leader in licensed consumer goods, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, announced today the next line-up of celebrities as part of THE SIMPSONS exclusive “25 of the Greatest Guest Stars” program. The fifth installment of talent in this limited-edition boutique collection includes Matt Groening, Lenny Kravitz, Adam West, Stan Lee and Tom Petty. In addition, the fourth wave of celebrity figures and merchandise featuring Buzz Aldrin, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, Weird Al and Aerosmith is now available at various retailers, including Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com, as well as Hastings.

The limited-edition boutique collection includes a diverse array of products including figures, collectibles and apparel featuring the animated likenesses of 25 of the most celebrated guest stars as they appeared on the show. This is the first time in THE SIMPSONS’ 25-year history that merchandise has been designed around celebrity guest stars like Hugh Hefner, James Brown, Yao Ming, Tom Hanks, Kid Rock, The Who, Britney Spears, Mark Hamill, Lucy Lawless, Penn and Teller, Bret Hart, Stephen King, Leonard Nimoy, R.E.M. and Tony Hawk.

The “25 of the Greatest Guest Stars” program launched in early 2014, with product roll-outs continuing throughout the year. New products will continue to be introduced every two to three months, featuring different groupings of guest stars, with limited quantities available at select retailers worldwide.

For more information about the “25 of the Greatest Guest Stars” program, visithttp://thesimpsons.necaonline.com.

About THE SIMPSONS
The longest-running scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Currently airing its record-annihilating 25th season, THE SIMPSONS has won 31 Emmy Awards was nominated for an Academy Award in 2012 for the theatrical short “The Longest Daycare.” They have been the subject of a hit feature film, created a revolutionary virtual coaster ride at Universal Studios, received a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame and been honored with five U.S. postal stamps personally designed by Matt Groening. Named the “Best Show of the 20th Century” by Time Magazine, THE SIMPSONS was also named “Greatest American Sitcom” by Entertainment Weekly in 2013.

On August 21, 2014, FX Networks’ channel FXX kicked off an exclusive cable run with a record-breaking 12-day, 552-episode marathon of THE SIMPSONS, airing all 25 seasons of THE SIMPSONS in sequential order with THE SIMPSONS MOVIE. The marathon catapulted FXX to the number-one ranking in cable in key young adult demos on numerous nights of the marathon. In October of 2014, FX Networks will launch SIMPSONS WORLD, a technologically groundbreaking non-linear digital platform for every episode of THE SIMPSONS available through its FXNOW app.

THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Al Jean are the Executive Producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series. Film Roman, a Starz Company, is the animation house.

About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A division of 21st Century Fox and recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime television programming and entertainment content.

About NECA
National Entertainment Collectibles Association Inc. is a media and entertainment company operating in the United States and internationally, with three segments: Consumer Products, Filmed Entertainment and Online Retail/Digital Distribution. NECA is the leading designer, marketer, and worldwide distributor of licensed entertainment consumer goods based on some of the world’s most established and beloved properties, providing products across all consumer categories and distribution channels. Together, NECA’s divisions provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution to elevate each property, maximizing exposure and reach, while protecting the vision of the creator. As a result of NECA’s singular passion and reverence for the intellectual property backing its products, some of this generation’s most recognized content creators enjoy working with NECA, allowing us to help bring their vision to their audience. For additional information, visitwww.necaonline.com.

Kotobukiya official image of Age of Ultron Hulk vs Ironman

February 12, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

DC COLLECTIBLES UNVEILS 2015 LINE-UP

February 12, 2015Rob Leave a Comment

DC COLLECTIBLES UNVEILS 2015 LINE-UP INCLUDING NEW ACTION FIGURES FROM HIT TV SERIES “ARROW” & “THE FLASH” AND AN ALL-NEW DC COMICS “ICONS” ACTION FIGURE LINE AHEAD OF NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR

First-Ever Batmobile Scaled for 6’’ Action Figures Inspired by Batman: The Animated Series Set to Debut in 2015

Burbank, Calif. – February 12, 2015 – DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of toy and collector items from DC Entertainment, will showcase its new 2015 action figures, statues and lifestyle products at the 112^thNorth American International Toy Fair in New York City. This year’s lineup will feature a wide variety of television products including action figures and other collector items from Warner Bros. Television’s critically acclaimed Arrow, The Flash, Gotham andConstantine television shows. DC Collectibles will also introduce a new 6’’action figure line called “DC Comics ‘Icons’” based on the art style of world-renowned comic artist, Ivan Reis.

“2015 is going to be another groundbreaking year for DC Collectibles,” said Geoff Johns, chief creative officer of DC Entertainment. “#DCTV has exploded and so we’re following suit with figures and props. Also our new ‘Icons’ action figure line will be a new core universe of heroes and villains led creatively by the great Ivan Reis.”

“Being part of this project is a great honor,” said artist Ivan Reis. “Knowing the ‘Icons’ action figures will be based on my art adds a new level of inspiration to my work. I was also thrilled to learn this series will feature many classic versions of the characters that were part of my childhood.”

DC Collectibles will also expand its best-sellingBatman: The Animated Series line with a fifth wave of action figures and new product inspired by Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. In addition, DC Collectibles will also debut their first-ever 6’’ scale Batmobile from Warner Bros. Animation’s Batman: The Animated Series, which will feature light, slide-able door access and room for two 6’’ action figures.

“Of the new figures from our Batman: The Animated Series line, we really expect fans to go crazy over the one-of-a-kind Batmobile. There has never been a Batmobile based off the series in this scale before, and we are very excited to be the first,” said Kevin Kiniry, Vice President, Creative Services at DC Entertainment.

Other new products scheduled for 2015 include additions to the DC Comics Prop Replica Lifestyle line, new statues from the highly popular DC Comics Bombshells and Covergirl series, and a new Batman: Black & White statue based on the original Harley Quinn concept art by Paul Dini. There will also be additions to the DC Comics Super Hero Bust Line and Superman: Man of Steel statue line.

DC Collectibles 2015 slate of new product include:

TV Series Action Figures from The Flash andArrow:

· Arrow: Felicity, Diggle, Arsenal

· The Flash: Captain Cold

DC Comics Props:

· The Flash TV show Reverse-Flash Ring Replica

· Doctor Fate Helmet Replica fromConstantine

NEW LINE – DC Comics Icons 6’’Action Figures:

· Wave 1: Deadman, Green Arrow, Batman, Mister Miracle

· Wave 2: The Flash, Black Adam, Blue Beetle, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) Deluxe Figure

· Wave 3: Superman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, Atomica

Batman: The Animated Series:

· Wave 5 Action Figures: Mad Hatter, Bane, Nightwing, Scarecrow

· Batmobile (large enough to seat companion action figures in vehicle)

· Batman: The Animated Movie: Mask of The Phantasm (2 pack)

DC Comics Bombshells Statues:

· Batwoman

· Catwoman

· The Joker & Harley Quinn

DC Comics Cover Girl Statues:

· Red Lantern Bleez

Batman: Black & White Statue:

· Harley Quinn Designed by Paul Dini (based on his original Harley concept)

DC Super Pets Plush

· Krypto

· Dex-Starr

· Hoppy

· Streaky

DC Comics Super Heroes Busts:

· Catwoman

· Deadshot

Large Scale Statues:

· Gotham City Garage: Harley Quinn Statue

Superman: Man of Steel Statues:

· John Romita Jr.

· Cully Hamner

· Darwyn Cooke

About DC Entertainment:

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

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February 9, 2015Rob Leave a Comment