Action Figure News
Celebs Geek Out at Comic-Con
(Actors Clare Grant & Seth Green)
words: Bonnie Burton
photos: Bonnie Burton & Nicole Love
While most of us go to San Diego Comic-Con in search of the coveted comic book or writer/artist autograph, more and more fans brave the overcrowded convention thanks to the promise of seeing exclusive trailers and footage of upcoming films and TV shows [...]
Comic-Con 2010 Recap: Best Star Wars Costumes
Words: Bonnie Burton
Photos: Bonnie Burton & Nicole Love
It seems you can’t go five steps without running into a stormtrooper at San Diego Comic-Con, and that’s fine by us. While Comic-Con has it’s share of the always-impressive fans in the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion, as well as the ever-stunning Slave Leias, we also wanted to [...]
Marvel Heroes In Your Happy Meals!
I meant to get this news up week before last, but Comic Con prep over took me. But better late than never! Following up on their "Last Airbender" promotion, McDonald’s gives you Marvel Heroes in your Happy Meals! The current promotion going on right now at McDonald’s is of your favorite Marvel Heroes (and [...]
Mondo Limited-Edition Luke & Yoda Print
Collectors and fans who’d like to add something a little different to their Star Wars art collection should check out this new series of art prints from Mondo.
Mondo is the Alamo Drafthouse’s collectible art boutique, featuring designs from world famous artists based on licenses for popular TV and movie properties including Star Wars, Star [...]
Mondo Limited-Edition Luke & Yoda Print
Collectors and fans who’d like to add something a little different to their Star Wars art collection should check out this new series of art prints from Mondo.
Mondo is the Alamo Drafthouse’s collectible art boutique, featuring designs from world famous artists based on licenses for popular TV and movie properties including Star Wars, Star [...]
Comic-Con 2010 Recap: Best Costumes
Words: Bonnie Burton
Photos: Bonnie Burton & Nicole Love
Every year fans dress up as their favorite TV, movie, cartoon, and comic book characters and descend onto San Diego Comic-Con. It’s one of the few times that you can get Superman, Sailor Moon, Batman, Pac-Man, not to mention Gremlins, Klingons, zombies, vampires, pirates, and more!
Here’s some of [...]
Director Zack Snyder Tweets Yoda Unicorn Cake
Filmmaker Zack Snyder recently started tweeting, which is exciting if you can’t wait to learn more about his upcoming action-fantasy film Sucker Punch.
We’ve already seen Snyder show off his Star Wars pride in a Watchmen Web doc, so it was only a matter of time before he tweeted about something Star Wars-related.
Sure enough, his fifth [...]
Marvel Heroes In Your Happy Meals!
I meant to get this news up week before last, but Comic Con prep over took me. But better late than never! Following up on their "Last Airbender" promotion, McDonald’s gives you Marvel Heroes in your Happy Meals! The current promotion going on right now at McDonald’s is of your favorite Marvel Heroes (and [...]
AFi’s SDCC 2010 Preview Night Interview with Mattel
As part of our continuing Comic Con coverage, AFi’s own "Godfather of Comic Con" Mr. Mike "SDComics" Walker put together this great interview for us with the Mattel team on Preview Night of SDCC 2010. Take it away Mike! Scott Neitlich, known as Toy Guru to fans online, is the brand manager for DC [...]
TRON: LEGACY – Garrett Hedlund Meets His Action Figure
The group at SpinMaster presents actor Garrett Hedlund with a one of a kind action figure featuring his character "Sam" unmasked. The figure was presented to him at the Disney TRON: LEGACY booth at Comic Con 2010 The reset of SpinMaster’s TRON: LEGACY toys will start hitting stores this fall. To see images [...]
DC Universe Online’s Opening Cinematic
The DC Direct guys first told me about this and they were really excited for it to debut. After it was shown at the DC Universe Online panel at Comic Con, then DC started showing it in their booth on a loop for most of the day Sunday. It’s an impressive open [...]
Five Clubs, Five Patches for C5
Five of the largest Star Wars collecting clubs in the US are pleased to announce a set of five themed patches for Star Wars Celebration 5. The participating clubs are The Washington DC Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC), The Kentucky Star Wars Collectors Club (KSWCC), The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club (OSWCC), The Pennsylvania [...]
SDCC10 – Hasbro Star Wars Slideshow
Many of us didn’t get to go to the Hasbro Star Wars panel at Comic Con because it was scheduled up against other action figure programing, so we are fortunate that the gang at Hasbro shared their PowerPoint slide show with us so we can see what was shown and what was announced. We had [...]
Daniel Dae Kim’s Comic-Con Video Diary
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a headliner at Comic-Con? HAWAII FIVE-0’s DANIEL DAE KIM takes you along for the ride in this exclusive COMIC-CON VIDEO DIARY
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid – Sneak Peek
Because you demanded it! The folks over at SyFy sent us this special sneak peek video of their upcoming original movie Mega Python vs. Gatoroid,starring Deborah (Debbie) Gibson and Tiffany. TIFFANY and DEBBIE GIBSON are here to make all your 80s nostalgia dreams come true. As they take their pent-up, top of the 80s pop [...]
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® HONORS BIGGEST NAMES IN ENTERTAINMENT AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2010
Star Wars, Sylvester Stallone, Comic-Con and More Receive Recognition From The World Record Authority NEW YORK – July 26, 2010 - Guinness World Records®, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, descended on Comic-Con International 2010, to honor the best of the best in television, film, comics, video games and toys. During the four-day pop-culture extravaganza, [...]
Only One Week Left to Subscribe to Club Ecto-1 and Club Eternia
How Club Eternia™ Works Purchase a membership to Club Eternia™ for $20 and you’re guaranteed to receive all of the monthly Masters of the Universe® Classics figures released during the year. You’ll also receive a club-exclusive Preternia Disguise He-Man™ and an all-new bonus map poster of Etheria! Starting with Bow™ in January 2011, you are [...]
Star Trek Captain’s Log iPhone Communicator App Now Available
ENGINEERING TO BRIDGE – OFFICIAL STAR TREK CAPTAIN’S LOG APPLICATION FROM PARAMOUNT DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NOW AVAILABLE ON APPLE APP STORE Record and Share Earthly Expeditions on iPhone 4 While Boldly Seeking Out New Life and Civilizations LOS ANGELES - Stardate 07272010 – The future begins now as Paramount Digital Entertainment announces the availability [...]
Comic-Con: Adrianne Curry & the Slave Leias
(Photo by Nicole Love)
Photos: Bonnie Burton & Nicole Love
Words: Bonnie Burton
It wouldn’t be San Diego Comic-Con without Slave Leias. Of course, this year at the annual Slave Leia photo op, the usual mayhem occurred. Who needs red carpet celebrities when you can see all the Slave Leias at the convention all in one spot?
The lovely [...]
Five Clubs, Five Patches for Celebration V
Five of the largest Star Wars collecting clubs in the US are pleased to announce a set of five themed patches for Star Wars Celebration V. The participating clubs are The Washington DC Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC), The Kentucky Star Wars Collectors Club (KSWCC), The Ohio Star Wars Collectors Club (OSWCC), The Pennsylvania [...]
Chewie Rides a Giant Squirrel Artist Revealed
words: Bonnie Burton
art: Tyler Edlin
When I first came across this epic piece of fan art of Chewbacca riding a giant squirrel into battle against the Nazis all I could think was “This is Wookiee-tastic!”
I tracked down the artist Tyler Edlin to chat about his masterpiece and its back story.
What is your art background?
I attended [...]
21 Inch FabriQee – Doink Series
Qee goes soft…plush that is. Toy2R introduces the 21 inch FabriQee Collection starting with the Doink Series, available now! Taking the original sold out Qee designs created by Doink, Toy2R has developed this 100% Cotton plush line of Qee characters, perfect for adding some color to any room! Limited to a total production run of [...]
21 Inch FabriQee – Doink Series
Qee goes soft…plush that is. Toy2R introduces the 21 inch FabriQee Collection starting with the Doink Series, available now! Taking the original sold out Qee designs created by Doink, Toy2R has developed this 100% Cotton plush line of Qee characters, perfect for adding some color to any room! Limited to a total production run of [...]
Comic-Con 2010: Kids Draw Star Wars Panel
Words/Photos: Bonnie Burton
Every year at Comic-Con, we end our Star Wars programming with the “How to Draw Star Wars for Kids” panel. Star Wars artist Katie Cook and myself show kids (and adults) how to draw uber-cute versions of their favorite characters. It’s a great way for parents to sit down and relax with their [...]
The TRON: Legacy Press Conference
AFi was invited to participate in the press conference for TRON: Legacy that took place right before the TRON: Legacy panel. Here is complete video coverage of the event. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Still not enough TRON for you? Then check out our gallery of SpinMaster’s TRON: Legacy products [...]
AFi’s SDCC 2010 Galleries
Now that Comic Con is over, revisit the last 4 days by way of our SDCC 2010 Galleries. Just click on the image above to see all of our SDCC 2010 photos.
21 Inch FabriQee – Doink Series
Qee goes soft…plush that is. Toy2R introduces the 21 inch FabriQee Collection starting with the Doink Series, available now! Taking the original sold out Qee designs created by Doink, Toy2R has developed this 100% Cotton plush line of Qee characters, perfect for adding some color to any room! Limited to a total production run of [...]
The Robot Chicken Gang Talks Toys
Here’s a video an AFi reader sent me a link to - It’s from the Adult Swim SDCC 2010 panel, and has the guys from Robot Chicken talking about their toys from Mattel and Jazwares.
The TRON: Legacy Press Conference
AFi was invited to participate in the press conference for TRON: Legacy that took place right before the TRON: Legacy panel. Here is complete video coverage of the event. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Still not enough TRON for you? Then check out our gallery of SpinMaster’s TRON: Legacy products [...]
AFi’s SDCC 2010 Galleries
Now that Comic Con is over, revisit the last 4 days by way of our SDCC 2010 Galleries. Just click on the image above to see all of our SDCC 2010 photos.
The TRON: Legacy Press Conference
AFi was invited to participate in the press conference for TRON: Legacy that took place right before the TRON: Legacy panel. Here is complete video coverage of the event. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Still not enough TRON for you? Then check out our gallery of SpinMaster’s TRON: Legacy products [...]
Comic-Con 2010: Kids Draw Star Wars Panel
Words/Photos: Bonnie Burton
Every year at Comic-Con, we end our Star Wars programming with the “How to Draw Star Wars for Kids” panel. Star Wars artist Katie Cook and myself show kids (and adults) how to draw uber-cute versions of their favorite characters. It’s a great way for parents to sit down and relax with their [...]
The Robot Chicken Gang Talks Toys
Here’s a video an AFi reader sent me a link to - It’s from the Adult Swim SDCC 2010 panel, and has the guys from Robot Chicken talking about their toys from Mattel and Jazwares.
The Destroyer Appears at Comic Con
The doors behind Odin’s throne at the Marvel booth opened briefly this morning to reveal “The Destroyer”
Hasbro’s Movie Captain America and Thor Figures
Out of Stock
Hasbro Movie Thor Figures
It’s over!
Comic Con 2010 is now over. But we still have lots more coverage we will be posting over the next couple of weeks!
News from the DST Mini Mates Panel
Some new items announced at the panel Marvel- the new look of Daredevil (as a bad guy), Age of Apocalypse. The will do movie Thor and Captain America. Ghostbusters- they are looking at doing “the Real Ghostbusters” animated minimates next year. Minimates MAX – there will be bad guys in the line later in the [...]
MU X-Force set
MU X-Force set
Marvel Universe Original Avengers set
Marvel Universe Original Avengers set
Marvel Legends 6″ back in 2012!
Tron Legacy Goes Custom for Garrett!
Wonder how much he’ll get on eBay for that figure? At Comic-Con San Diego 2010 actor Garrett Hedlund (who plays lead character Sam Flynn in Disney’s TRON: Legacy in theaters this December) is presented with a custom Sam Flynn action figure from Disney’s and Spinmaster’s new TRON: Legacy toy line releasing this October. (Photo [...]
Stan Lee in the hotel lobby
Welcome to Comic Con!
New MU 16″ Sentinel
Coming next Fall in 2 decos
Look what showed up at the Four Horseman’s booth
Just a little something they whipped up…
More New Gigantic Battles
Tron Legacy Goes Custom for Garrett!
Wonder how much he’ll get on eBay for that figure? At Comic-Con San Diego 2010 actor Garrett Hedlund (who plays lead character Sam Flynn in Disney’s TRON: Legacy in theaters this December) is presented with a custom Sam Flynn action figure from Disney’s and Spinmaster’s new TRON: Legacy toy line releasing this October. (Photo [...]
MU X-Force set
Mattel’s “Mattypalooza” Panel- The Video
Here is video of the full video from Mattel’s "Mattypalooza" today from Comic Con 2010. Here’s where the Mattel team covers some DC news, Ghostbusters, and Masters of the Universe. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
New Gigantic Battles sets
Marvel Legends 6″ back in 2012!
More New Gigantic Battles
Marvel Legends 6″ back in 2012!
Marvel Universe Original Avengers set
Look what showed up at the Four Horseman’s booth
Just a little something they whipped up…
New Gigantic Battles sets
Look what showed up at the Four Horseman’s booth
Just a little something they whipped up…
New MU 16″ Sentinel
Coming next Fall in 2 decos
Tron Legacy Goes Custom for Garrett!
Wonder how much he’ll get on eBay for that figure? At Comic-Con San Diego 2010 actor Garrett Hedlund (who plays lead character Sam Flynn in Disney’s TRON: Legacy in theaters this December) is presented with a custom Sam Flynn action figure from Disney’s and Spinmaster’s new TRON: Legacy toy line releasing this October. (Photo [...]
More New Gigantic Battles
Stan Lee in the hotel lobby
Welcome to Comic Con!
New MU 16″ Sentinel
Coming next Fall in 2 decos
Stan Lee in the hotel lobby
Welcome to Comic Con!
Mattel’s “Mattypalooza” Panel- The Video
Here is video of the full video from Mattel’s "Mattypalooza" today from Comic Con 2010. Here’s where the Mattel team covers some DC news, Ghostbusters, and Masters of the Universe. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Mattel’s “Mattypalooza” Panel- The Video
Here is video of the full video from Mattel’s "Mattypalooza" today from Comic Con 2010. Here’s where the Mattel team covers some DC news, Ghostbusters, and Masters of the Universe. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
New Gigantic Battles sets
AFi Comic Con 2010 Promo Video #4
Half of ‘Team AFi’ is already in place or on their way to Comic Con, and the rest of us are heading out in the morning! We’ll be bringing you news, videos, feature, interviews, scoops and more! Check out our coverage on the front page, follow us on our AFi Twitter feed and AFi Facebook [...]
Afi’s SDCC 2010 Preview Night Videstranvaganza!
Check it, peeps! Lots more to come! Mazel Tov!
Do you Wun-Dar What We’re Up To? Come to the AFi SDCC Panel!
Find out Friday at the AFi Comic Con Panel! 6:30-7:30 Action Figure Insider: Behind the Plastic— This is your chance to get the inside scoop on action figure lines you love, straight from the people who make them! AFi has assembled a legendary panel of experts from every corner of the toy world. They’ll talk [...]
San Diego Comic Con is Go!
We’re in full swing on the AFi coverage what the world knows as "Nerd Prom"! Go check out the galleries we have up so far. We’re updating throughout the day, and labeling all the pics as fast as we can. And check back here later today for interviews, videos, and lots more coverage! And a [...]
Do you Wun-Dar What We’re Up To? Come to the AFi SDCC Panel!
Find out Friday at the AFi Comic Con Panel! 6:30-7:30 Action Figure Insider: Behind the Plastic— This is your chance to get the inside scoop on action figure lines you love, straight from the people who make them! AFi has assembled a legendary panel of experts from every corner of the toy world. They’ll talk [...]
The Tron Legacy Press Conference
The cast and crew of Tron Legacy.
Hiding out at NECA
Can you find the Predator figure in this picture.
Do you Wun-Dar What We’re Up To? Come to the AFi SDCC Panel!
Find out Friday at the AFi Comic Con Panel! 6:30-7:30 Action Figure Insider: Behind the Plastic— This is your chance to get the inside scoop on action figure lines you love, straight from the people who make them! AFi has assembled a legendary panel of experts from every corner of the toy world. They’ll talk [...]
Hiding out at NECA
Can you find the Predator figure in this picture.
San Diego Comic Con is Go!
We’re in full swing on the AFi coverage what the world knows as "Nerd Prom"! Go check out the galleries we have up so far. We’re updating throughout the day, and labeling all the pics as fast as we can. And check back here later today for interviews, videos, and lots more coverage! And a [...]
Hiding out at NECA
Can you find the Predator figure in this picture.
Afi’s SDCC 2010 Preview Night Videstranvaganza!
Check it, peeps! Lots more to come! Mazel Tov!
Tron: Legacy Trailer Unveiled at SDCC!
This was shown earlier today in Hall H!
The Tron Legacy Press Conference
The cast and crew of Tron Legacy.
Tron: Legacy Trailer Unveiled at SDCC!
This was shown earlier today in Hall H!
AFi Comic Con 2010 Promo Video #4
Half of ‘Team AFi’ is already in place or on their way to Comic Con, and the rest of us are heading out in the morning! We’ll be bringing you news, videos, feature, interviews, scoops and more! Check out our coverage on the front page, follow us on our AFi Twitter feed and AFi Facebook [...]
More Gentle Giant Jumbo Vintage Figures
Cantina in the house! Sent from my iPhone
DC Universe Mez-itz
Mattel 12″ Superman.
Four Horsemen Awesomeness
Mattel 12″ Superman.
Mattel’s Retro-Action The Real Ghostbusters
Mattel’s DC Retro-action Wonder Woman
Mattel’s Ghostbusters 2 TRU Boxed Set
Comicon. It’s a trap!
Here is the new “vintage” Admiral Ackbar. Also on display: Wicket, Gamirrean Guard, and Yoda! Sent from my iPhone
Mattel’s Ghostbusters PKE Meter
JLU Gray Ghost figure.
Mattel’s Retro-Action The Real Ghostbusters
Mattel’s DC Retro-action Wonder Woman
JLU Gray Ghost figure.
Star Wars Fan Makes Cuddly Mini-Bantha Herd
Crafty Star Wars fan Heather Arlan used our Cuddly Bantha craft tutorial on StarWars.com and customized the craft to make her own adorkable herd of mini banthas.
We chatted with her to find out how she did it and why it was so much fun!
Why did you decide to make a herd of cuddly mini [...]
Mattel’s Ghostbusters PKE Meter
Four Horsemen Awesomeness
Mattel’s Ghostbusters 2 TRU Boxed Set
Comicon. It’s a trap!
Here is the new “vintage” Admiral Ackbar. Also on display: Wicket, Gamirrean Guard, and Yoda! Sent from my iPhone
More Gentle Giant Jumbo Vintage Figures
Cantina in the house! Sent from my iPhone
Star Wars Fan Makes Cuddly Mini-Bantha Herd
Crafty Star Wars fan Heather Arlan used our Cuddly Bantha craft tutorial on StarWars.com and customized the craft to make her own adorkable herd of mini banthas.
We chatted with her to find out how she did it and why it was so much fun!
Why did you decide to make a herd of cuddly mini [...]
DC Universe Mez-itz
Hasbro’s GI Joe Q&A Answers for June 2010
The G.I. Joe Team at Hasbro has once again come through for AFI readers answering your latest and greatest G.I. Joe questions. These questions were submitted by AFI readers via our Forums. Q1) When the Renegades line launches, will it be the only basic figure line or run concurrently with non-animated product? A1) Still [...]
AFi Comic Con 2010 Promo Video #3
Half of ‘Team AFi’ is already in place or on their way to Comic Con, and the rest of us are heading out in the morning! We’ll be bringing you news, videos, feature, interviews, scoops and more! Check out our coverage on the front page, follow us on our AFi Twitter feed and AFi Facebook [...]
AFi Comic Con 2010 Promo Video #3
Half of ‘Team AFi’ is already in place or on their way to Comic Con, and the rest of us are heading out in the morning! We’ll be bringing you news, videos, feature, interviews, scoops and more! Check out our coverage on the front page, follow us on our AFi Twitter feed and AFi Facebook [...]
SEGA Reveals Launch Plans to Bring Marvel’s Mighty Thor Franchise to Gaming Systems for Original Epic Adventure
Thor: The Video Game Launches Marvel Icon in his First Standalone Game Adventure with Massive Action, Stirring Graphics, and an Original Story SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – July 20, 2010 – “By Odin’s beard!” SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced they will bring Marvel’s hall-of-fame franchise Thor™ to video game [...]
Lego’s SDCC 2010 Cube Dudes Clone Wars Exclusives
Just when you thought ALL the SDCC exclusives had been announced THIS just popped into our mail box. Lego has announced their 2010 LEGO Comic-Con exclusives – LEGO Star Wars Cube Dudes! These are based on the Clone Wars version of R2-D2, C-3PO, Yoda a Clone Trooper/Captain Rex and Obi-Wan. They will be selling 450 [...]
DC Direct Solicitations for Items Shipping March 2011
Here are the latest and greatest solicitations from the good people at DC Direct. These products will appear and be available to preorder in the next issue of Diamond’s Previews at your local comic book shop. All products listed below are scheduled to to ship and be in stores March 2011. One interesting item [...]
AFI Comic Con Coverage Promo #2
Here’s the 2nd in our series of promos. This is what happens at my house when I leave… Click here to see promo #1 We’ll be updating with a new promo each day, through Thursday when the con officially starts! In case you missed LAST YEARS promos here are links to those: [...]
Skelanimals Qee Artist Series on display during SDCC
Just when collectors thought one artist series was enough, Toy2R proudly announces the debut of the Skelanimals Qee Artist Series Collection. Series 1 prototypes will be on display during SDCC through Skelanimals, booth #4513. Check out the newest characters to join the Qee Universe (Chungkee & Marcy) in this unique collaborative series of one of [...]
AFi Comic Con 2010 Promo Video #3
Half of ‘Team AFi’ is already in place or on their way to Comic Con, and the rest of us are heading out in the morning! We’ll be bringing you news, videos, feature, interviews, scoops and more! Check out our coverage on the front page, follow us on our AFi Twitter feed and AFi Facebook [...]
Steve Jobs Lightsaber Battle in Antennagate!
Apple founder Steve Jobs has been busy defending the iPhone 4, which has been mired in problems since before its launch. The latest scandal to crop up, dubbed “Antennagate,” is so-named because the phone’s antenna gets poor reception if the phone is held the wrong way.
Check out this awesome animation from NMANews explain Antennagate, [...]
Exclusive PSWCS Medallions at Celebration V
For those fans attending Celebration V and keeping a list of cool exclusives to pick up at the show, here’s one you’ll definitely want to add:
The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society will be selling Lucasfilm approved, 1.75” medallions featuring an image of Chewbacca for $10 each at their booth at Celebraion V with all proceeds [...]
Mattel’s new WWE ‘Money in the Bank Ring’ plus and interview with WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston
Tomorrow night is a big night for the WWE as they have their ‘Money in the Bank‘ match on Pay-Per-View. It promises to be an incredible event that poses superstar against superstar with some of the best talent that RAW has to offer! The ‘Money in the Bank‘ matches take place in a cage, [...]
Hot Toys Announce New Licenses for 2010
Hot Toys posted the following news announcing their newly acquired licenses for the second half of 2010 on their Facebook page: We are proud to present the new licenses for the second half year of 2010! The Expendables, Tron Legacy, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal, and last but not least, Spider-man 3! Stay [...]
AFi Comic Con Coverage Promo #1
Here they are! Year 2 of our Comic Con Coverage promos! Check back each day until the con starts for a new promo!
New in the AFi Archive – MOTUC Gygor
Today in the AFi archives we have a Cinderella story. The little monkey that could. Back in the 1980′s when Mattel was producing the original Masters of the Universe toy line they were re-purposing animal figures from their ‘Big Jim’ line. The tiger became Battle Cat, the eagle became Zoar and SCREEEECH. And [...]
Hot Toys Announce New Licenses for 2010
Hot Toys posted the following news announcing their newly acquired licenses for the second half of 2010 on their Facebook page: We are proud to present the new licenses for the second half year of 2010! The Expendables, Tron Legacy, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal, and last but not least, Spider-man 3! Stay [...]
New in the AFi Archive – MOTUC Gygor
Today in the AFi archives we have a Cinderella story. The little monkey that could. Back in the 1980′s when Mattel was producing the original Masters of the Universe toy line they were re-purposing animal figures from their ‘Big Jim’ line. The tiger became Battle Cat, the eagle became Zoar and SCREEEECH. And [...]
Mattel’s new WWE ‘Money in the Bank Ring’ plus and interview with WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston
Tomorrow night is a big night for the WWE as they have their ‘Money in the Bank‘ match on Pay-Per-View. It promises to be an incredible event that poses superstar against superstar with some of the best talent that RAW has to offer! The ‘Money in the Bank‘ matches take place in a cage, [...]
AFi Comic Con Coverage Promo #1
Here they are! Year 2 of our Comic Con Coverage promos! Check back each day until the con starts for a new promo!
New in the AFi Archive- MOTUC Orko and Prince Adam
Today we have a 2-fer for the archives. Mattel has sent us a review copy of the regular Masters of the Universe Classics Orko with Prince Adam accessory. Even though they come packaged together there’s enough great stuff with each figure to warrant their own separate entries into the archive. This MOTUC action figure [...]
New in the AFi Archive- MOTUC Orko and Prince Adam
Today we have a 2-fer for the archives. Mattel has sent us a review copy of the regular Masters of the Universe Classics Orko with Prince Adam accessory. Even though they come packaged together there’s enough great stuff with each figure to warrant their own separate entries into the archive. This MOTUC action figure [...]
Jun Planning Announces November Release Of Alice In Wonderland.
Alice Falls Into The Dark And Gothic Fantasy World Of Pullips. Torrence, CA. (July 10,2010)—Alice In Wonderland is a timeless piece of fantasy fiction about a young girl named Alice and her adventures in a strange, make believe land. In November of 2010 things are going to get really strange for Alice as she [...]
Mattel Announces Details on the 2011 Club Eternia and Club Ecto-1 Subscriptions
Yesterday Mattel announced some details on the upcoming 2011 Club Eternia subscription plan. They also surprised everyone by announcing the "Ecto-1 Subscription Plan" for their Ghostbusters line. Toy Fans, I’ve got good news and I’ve got better news. First, the good news. Mark your calendars for July 21st at 4 p.m. when subscriptions to [...]
Mattel’s Starro Spores- SDCC 2010 Exclusives
"uh…ya got a little sumpthin on yer face there…" As part of our Countdown to Comic Con we’ll be looking at some of the SDCC2010 exclusives from several companies. A few weeks back we showed you Mattel’s SDCC exclusive DCUC Plastic Man, and today in the AFi Archives we’ll show you Mattel’s Starro Spores. [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for July 15th, 2010
Matty from MattyCollector.com and ToyGuru, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Q1. I understand that Filmation is still off the table for MOTUC but what about characters featured on the Monogram model kit boxes or foreign MOTU comics? Could Meteorbs be done as regular [...]
Jun Planning Announces November Release Of Alice In Wonderland.
Alice Falls Into The Dark And Gothic Fantasy World Of Pullips. Torrence, CA. (July 10,2010)—Alice In Wonderland is a timeless piece of fantasy fiction about a young girl named Alice and her adventures in a strange, make believe land. In November of 2010 things are going to get really strange for Alice as she [...]
Hasbro Star Wars Q&A Answers for July 2010
The Hasbro Star Wars team has answered the latest round of Star Wars questions submitted by AFi readers. This is the first round of answers for 2010,and there’s plenty more to come. Check the end of this post for how you can submit a question for the next round. Q1) Lucasfilm recently announced in [...]
You’re Messing with the Wrong Monkey!
More soon…
Adult Swim Shop Unveils Product Line Up for Comic-Con 2010
Adult Swim to Auction off Four Exclusive Art Pieces from Show Creators, Along with Exclusive T-Shirts and Prints and More for Sale! Pony up, San Diego. Later this month, the Adult Swim Shop will hit Comic-Con International with what are sure to be “must-have” items that fanboys will buy and then brag to their friends [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for July 15th, 2010
Matty from MattyCollector.com and ToyGuru, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Q1. I understand that Filmation is still off the table for MOTUC but what about characters featured on the Monogram model kit boxes or foreign MOTU comics? Could Meteorbs be done as regular [...]
Mattel Announces Details on the 2011 Club Eternia and Club Ecto-1 Subscriptions
Yesterday Mattel announced some details on the upcoming 2011 Club Eternia subscription plan. They also surprised everyone by announcing the "Ecto-1 Subscription Plan" for their Ghostbusters line. Toy Fans, I’ve got good news and I’ve got better news. First, the good news. Mark your calendars for July 21st at 4 p.m. when subscriptions to [...]
AFi’s “Ask Matty” Mattel Q&A Answers for July 15th, 2010
Matty from MattyCollector.com and ToyGuru, have replied with the answers to our latest round of questions that AFi readers have posted in our forums. Q1. I understand that Filmation is still off the table for MOTUC but what about characters featured on the Monogram model kit boxes or foreign MOTU comics? Could Meteorbs be done as regular [...]
Hasbro Star Wars Q&A Answers for July 2010
The Hasbro Star Wars team has answered the latest round of Star Wars questions submitted by AFi readers. This is the first round of answers for 2010,and there’s plenty more to come. Check the end of this post for how you can submit a question for the next round. Q1) Lucasfilm recently announced in [...]
Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration V Exclusive 2-pack
Yesterday Hasbro sent us a package full of awesome stuff, such as some of their 2010 SDCC exclusives, and this: Their 2010 Star Wars Celebration V 2-pack exclusive. This set was originally announced at Hasbro’s press event at Toy Fair 2010, and delighted a lot of old school fans. For those of you [...]
Mattel’s Starro Spores- SDCC 2010 Exclusives
"uh…ya got a little sumpthin on yer face there…" As part of our Countdown to Comic Con we’ll be looking at some of the SDCC2010 exclusives from several companies. A few weeks back we showed you Mattel’s SDCC exclusive DCUC Plastic Man, and today in the AFi Archives we’ll show you Mattel’s Starro Spores. [...]
Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration V Exclusive 2-pack
Yesterday Hasbro sent us a package full of awesome stuff, such as some of their 2010 SDCC exclusives, and this: Their 2010 Star Wars Celebration V 2-pack exclusive. This set was originally announced at Hasbro’s press event at Toy Fair 2010, and delighted a lot of old school fans. For those of you [...]
Adult Swim Shop Unveils Product Line Up for Comic-Con 2010
Adult Swim to Auction off Four Exclusive Art Pieces from Show Creators, Along with Exclusive T-Shirts and Prints and More for Sale! Pony up, San Diego. Later this month, the Adult Swim Shop will hit Comic-Con International with what are sure to be “must-have” items that fanboys will buy and then brag to their friends [...]
Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration V Exclusive 2-pack
Yesterday Hasbro sent us a package full of awesome stuff, such as some of their 2010 SDCC exclusives, and this: Their 2010 Star Wars Celebration V 2-pack exclusive. This set was originally announced at Hasbro’s press event at Toy Fair 2010, and delighted a lot of old school fans. For those of you [...]
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Jun Planning Announces November Release Of Alice In Wonderland.
Alice Falls Into The Dark And Gothic Fantasy World Of Pullips. Torrence, CA. (July 10,2010)—Alice In Wonderland is a timeless piece of fantasy fiction about a young girl named Alice and her adventures in a strange, make believe land. In November of 2010 things are going to get really strange for Alice as she [...]
R2-D2 Shout Out on Psych
Psych is always chock full of pop culture references, so when Shawn and Gus find themselves caught between two rival Chinese Triad gangs as they search for a powerful businessman’s abducted daughter who knew amongst the ninja and Kung Fu pop culture jokes, there would be an awesome Star Wars reference!?
WATCH FULL EPISODE:
Psych: “Romeo and [...]
R2-D2 Shout Out on Psych
Psych is always chock full of pop culture references, so when Shawn and Gus find themselves caught between two rival Chinese Triad gangs as they search for a powerful businessman’s abducted daughter who knew amongst the ninja and Kung Fu pop culture jokes, there would be an awesome Star Wars reference!?
WATCH FULL EPISODE:
Psych: “Romeo and [...]
Playmates Toys announces details and plans to unveil highly sought after Michael Jackson Collectibles at SDCC
EL SEGUNDO, CA., July 14, 2010 – After much anticipation, Playmates Toys is planning to unveil its highly sought after Michael Jackson Collectibles for the first time as part of the Diamond Comics display at San Diego Comic Con, July 21st – 25th. Playmates Toys earlier this year signed a deal with Bravado, the world’s [...]
Skelanimals GID Chungkee Pre-Launch Qee at SDCC
In SDCC news, Toy2R is pleased to announce the release of the Skelanimals Qee Prelaunch Figure, the GlD Chungkee. This chase variant is one of the core characters from the upcoming Skelanimals Qee Artist Series 1 coming next month. Collectors can pick up this exclusive Qee at FUGITIVE TOYS during SDCC, at booth #334. Very [...]
RE-LAUNCHED STARTREK.COM GOES LIVE TODAY
The Ultimate Destination For All Things Star Trek Features Robust Online Community, Streaming Video and the Official Star Trek Database NEW YORK – July 15, 2010 – Star Trek fans have reason to celebrate today with CBS Consumer Products’ official re-launch of StarTrek.com. Created for fans new and old, StarTrek.com features a complete redesign claiming [...]
Playmates Toys announces details and plans to unveil highly sought after Michael Jackson Collectibles at SDCC
EL SEGUNDO, CA., July 14, 2010 – After much anticipation, Playmates Toys is planning to unveil its highly sought after Michael Jackson Collectibles for the first time as part of the Diamond Comics display at San Diego Comic Con, July 21st – 25th. Playmates Toys earlier this year signed a deal with Bravado, the world’s [...]
Applehead Factory Announces their San Diego Comic Con Exclusive for 2010!
Applehead Factory are pleased to announce the details of their San Diego Comic Con exclusive Teddy Scares bear. This year, dressed in his gore-covered apron, Abnormal Cyrus makes his first appearance at Comic Con! This item will be available at Applehead Factory’s Booth #4923. Cyrus is limited to only 150 pieces. Each one of these [...]
RE-LAUNCHED STARTREK.COM GOES LIVE TODAY
The Ultimate Destination For All Things Star Trek Features Robust Online Community, Streaming Video and the Official Star Trek Database NEW YORK – July 15, 2010 – Star Trek fans have reason to celebrate today with CBS Consumer Products’ official re-launch of StarTrek.com. Created for fans new and old, StarTrek.com features a complete redesign claiming [...]
Applehead Factory Announces their San Diego Comic Con Exclusive for 2010!
Applehead Factory are pleased to announce the details of their San Diego Comic Con exclusive Teddy Scares bear. This year, dressed in his gore-covered apron, Abnormal Cyrus makes his first appearance at Comic Con! This item will be available at Applehead Factory’s Booth #4923. Cyrus is limited to only 150 pieces. Each one of these [...]
Skelanimals GID Chungkee Pre-Launch Qee at SDCC
In SDCC news, Toy2R is pleased to announce the release of the Skelanimals Qee Prelaunch Figure, the GlD Chungkee. This chase variant is one of the core characters from the upcoming Skelanimals Qee Artist Series 1 coming next month. Collectors can pick up this exclusive Qee at FUGITIVE TOYS during SDCC, at booth #334. Very [...]
GreenLight Collectibles has the World in the Palm of their Hand
Highly successful 1:64 Motor World introduces its third release and continues to shine the spot light on International Car Models Indianapolis, IN (July 14, 2010) As motor vehicles become increasingly vital to everyday life, the automotive industry has grown to be one of the most important economic sectors and viable enterprises in existence. This revenue [...]
Dr. Knowledgeus and Isadore Glo beam down to Earth at SDCC in up to 16GB capacities
BOSTON, MA, July 14, 2010 – Mimoco, renowned maker of MIMOBOT® designer USB flash drives, continues its five-year anniversary collection with the introduction of original characters – Dr. Knowledgeus and San Diego Comic Con exclusive Isadore Glo – to its Core Series of memory storing MIMOBOT alien robots. The MIMOBOT story began five years ago [...]
YAMATO USA AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON AND BEYOND
A Special Invitation to All Those Attending SDCC and to All Those Who Are Not TORRANCE, CA, July 14, 2010. Yamato USA cordially invites all attending the San Diego Comic Con to visit us at booth 4429 between the Warner Bros. Booth & Toy Growers Courtyard as we unveil the latest and greatest from [...]
GreenLight Collectibles has the World in the Palm of their Hand
Highly successful 1:64 Motor World introduces its third release and continues to shine the spot light on International Car Models Indianapolis, IN (July 14, 2010) As motor vehicles become increasingly vital to everyday life, the automotive industry has grown to be one of the most important economic sectors and viable enterprises in existence. This revenue [...]
YAMATO USA AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON AND BEYOND
A Special Invitation to All Those Attending SDCC and to All Those Who Are Not TORRANCE, CA, July 14, 2010. Yamato USA cordially invites all attending the San Diego Comic Con to visit us at booth 4429 between the Warner Bros. Booth & Toy Growers Courtyard as we unveil the latest and greatest from [...]
Mez-Itz Batman, Joker, and Kick-Ass Urban Vinyl Figures Find New Homes In Museums
Mezco Toyz donates Batman, Joker, Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and Green Hornet Mez-Its Urban Vinyl figures to museums prior to San Diego Comic Con. New York, NY (PRWEB) July 14, 2010- This isn’t the first time Batman has followed his archenemy the Joker into a darkened museum after hours, but this is the first time neither will [...]
Mez-Itz Batman, Joker, and Kick-Ass Urban Vinyl Figures Find New Homes In Museums
Mezco Toyz donates Batman, Joker, Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and Green Hornet Mez-Its Urban Vinyl figures to museums prior to San Diego Comic Con. New York, NY (PRWEB) July 14, 2010- This isn’t the first time Batman has followed his archenemy the Joker into a darkened museum after hours, but this is the first time neither will [...]
Han Solo Shout Out on Pretty Little Liars
If you’re watching the mean girls thriller/mystery series Pretty Little Liars, the last thing you might expect is a Star Wars reference. But of course, there it is, and we couldn’t be prouder. And with a character named Lucas, how could we go wrong?
Lucas: “The Homecoming Queen leaving?”
Hanna: “Nominee; and yeah sort of.”
Lucas: “Isn’t that [...]
Dr. Knowledgeus and Isadore Glo beam down to Earth at SDCC in up to 16GB capacities
BOSTON, MA, July 14, 2010 – Mimoco, renowned maker of MIMOBOT® designer USB flash drives, continues its five-year anniversary collection with the introduction of original characters – Dr. Knowledgeus and San Diego Comic Con exclusive Isadore Glo – to its Core Series of memory storing MIMOBOT alien robots. The MIMOBOT story began five years ago [...]
Toys“R”Us® Creates Colossal Collector Event with Entertainment Earth in Booth #2343 at SDCC 2010
A Trinity of Official Show Exclusives, Phenomenal First-to-Buy Opportunity and Special Autograph Sessions by Todd McFarlane, Rob Drydek, Seth Green and Matt Senreich Vault Toys“R”Us to the Top of the “Buy Pile” Last year, Toys“R”Us® created a titanic team-up with Entertainment Earth to help action figure and comic book fans celebrate Comic-Con International in [...]
Toys“R”Us Exclusive “Convention Nerd” from Jazwares!
Now, fans can recreate their favorite Robot Chicken parodies, such as the Nerd’s visit to a Sci-Fi convention with this 5-inch action figure. Complete with a Top Hat, Sandwich, Magical Unicorn Mayonnaise Jar, Adult Swim swag bag and a 2010 San Diego Comic-Con t-shirt, the iconic Robot Chicken Nerd character is ready to geek out [...]
Toys“R”Us® Creates Colossal Collector Event with Entertainment Earth in Booth #2343 at SDCC 2010
A Trinity of Official Show Exclusives, Phenomenal First-to-Buy Opportunity and Special Autograph Sessions by Todd McFarlane, Rob Drydek, Seth Green and Matt Senreich Vault Toys“R”Us to the Top of the “Buy Pile” Last year, Toys“R”Us® created a titanic team-up with Entertainment Earth to help action figure and comic book fans celebrate Comic-Con International in [...]
DC Direct Announces “Brightest Day” Figures
Posted today over at DC Comics official blog: After the BLACKEST NIGHT comes the BRIGHTEST DAY, and if you’re still reeling from the amazing look of the DC DIRECT figures surrounding last year’s DCU-spanning event, you may need to sit down for this one. Starting in March, DC DIRECT will kick off another series [...]
Toys“R”Us Exclusive “Convention Nerd” from Jazwares!
Now, fans can recreate their favorite Robot Chicken parodies, such as the Nerd’s visit to a Sci-Fi convention with this 5-inch action figure. Complete with a Top Hat, Sandwich, Magical Unicorn Mayonnaise Jar, Adult Swim swag bag and a 2010 San Diego Comic-Con t-shirt, the iconic Robot Chicken Nerd character is ready to geek out [...]
DC Direct Announces “Brightest Day” Figures
Posted today over at DC Comics official blog: After the BLACKEST NIGHT comes the BRIGHTEST DAY, and if you’re still reeling from the amazing look of the DC DIRECT figures surrounding last year’s DCU-spanning event, you may need to sit down for this one. Starting in March, DC DIRECT will kick off another series [...]
Improv Everywhere: Star Wars Subway Car
Star Wars is everywhere so it was only a matter of time before Improv Everywhere took their own stab at bringing their favorite scenes to the masses. Since 2001, Improv Everywhere has entertained the public at random in New York City. Some of their 100 improv stunts include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, [...]
Improv Everywhere: Star Wars Subway Car
Star Wars is everywhere so it was only a matter of time before Improv Everywhere took their own stab at bringing their favorite scenes to the masses. Since 2001, Improv Everywhere has entertained the public at random in New York City. Some of their 100 improv stunts include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, [...]
Owen Wilson Skywalker?
This side-by-side comparison between Luke Skywalker in the comics and actor Owen Wilson is uncanny. Perhaps there IS another.
Ashley Eckstein Hosts Her Universe Panel at Comic-Con
One of the fastest growing demographics in the Science Fiction genre is the female audience. Thanks to an entertainment landscape which is growing more and more female-friendly, the foundation for fangirls in the Sci-Fi/pop culture world is getting stronger every year and they are rapidly becoming a Force to be reckoned with.
Realizing this [...]
Owen Wilson Skywalker?
This side-by-side comparison between Luke Skywalker in the comics and actor Owen Wilson is uncanny. Perhaps there IS another.
Ashley Eckstein Hosts Her Universe Panel at Comic-Con
One of the fastest growing demographics in the Science Fiction genre is the female audience. Thanks to an entertainment landscape which is growing more and more female-friendly, the foundation for fangirls in the Sci-Fi/pop culture world is getting stronger every year and they are rapidly becoming a Force to be reckoned with.
Realizing this [...]
Hasbro Star Wars Comic-Con Exclusive
Blair Butler from G4’s Attack of the Show visits Hasbro’s headquarters in Rhode Island to check out some of the new exclusive toys they’ll be revealing at San Diego Comic-Con 2010. And of course, that means Star Wars exclusives!
WATCH VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Hasbro’s Comic-Con Toys
Blair Butler (G4 – Attack of the Show):
It would not [...]
Hasbro Star Wars Comic-Con Exclusive
Blair Butler from G4’s Attack of the Show visits Hasbro’s headquarters in Rhode Island to check out some of the new exclusive toys they’ll be revealing at San Diego Comic-Con 2010. And of course, that means Star Wars exclusives!
WATCH VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Hasbro’s Comic-Con Toys
Blair Butler (G4 – Attack of the Show):
It would not [...]
UD Replicas Motorcycle Suit Based on IRON MAN 2
UD Replicas Officially Unveils ‘Leather-as-Metal’ Motorcycle Suit Based on IRON MAN 2 Produced Under License With Marvel, Amazing Replica of Tony Stark’s Mark V Suitcase Suit from IRON MAN 2 TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (July 12, 2010) –Building an extraordinary collection of handcrafted, high-end leather motorcycle suits that replicate the on-screen designs worn by cinematic Super [...]
Shocker Toys returns to the San Diego Comic-Con
Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with 6 summer exclusive figures, live celebrity interviews, artist signings and toys, toys, toys! Do you want collectibles? How about Barry Hubris (The Tick), The Blank (Dick Tracy) and Dan Garret (The Blue Beetle)? All are 6” fully articulated action figures and all are limited piece [...]
First Look At Round 5 “Versus” Series Prototype Images
Two-packs Spotlight Historic UFC Bouts MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada, July 12, 2010 – Round 5, a leader in producing mixed martial arts collectible figurines, today released images of several prototypes of its “Versus” line, pairs of distinctly new figures highlighting battle scenes from great UFC matchups. The prototypes were first seen at the Round 5 booth [...]
2010 Canadian 80s Toy Expo – July 18th in Toronto
The 2010 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be July 18th, 2010 at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel Toronto Airport, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario. The show features dealers selling Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Super Heroes (Marvel, DC etc), Wrestling, Masters of the Universe Classics and [...]
Mattel’s SDCC10 Retro-Action Real Ghostbusters Peter Figure with Variant
Over the weekend Mattel updated their Facebook page with images of the Retro-Action "The Real Ghostbusters" Peter figure in both his regular and variant versions: Retro Action is coming to the Ghostbusters with this “Citizen Ghost” Peter figure from the animated series “The Real Ghostbusters”! Peter talks with 3 phrases right from the show. [...]
More SDCC 2010 Doctor Who exclusive items from Underground Toys!
Underground Toys are pleased to announce the details of their 2010 San Diego Comic Con exclusive classic Doctor Who items – The 5th Doctor in Regeneration Outfit and The 5th Doctor & The Master from Planet of Fire These items will be available for sale at Underground Toys’ booth # 3949 alongside the 11th Doctor [...]
Video Demo of Mattel’s SDCC Starro Exclusive Package
Mattel put together this video showing off the features of their 2010 SDCC DC Infinite Heroes Starro packaging:
Video Demo of Mattel’s SDCC Starro Exclusive Package
Mattel put together this video showing off the features of their 2010 SDCC DC Infinite Heroes Starro packaging:
STAR WARS ACTOR JAKE LLOYD TO ATTEND STEEL CITY CON!
Pittsburgh, — Orangestone Promotions, Inc., promoters of the Steel City Con (http://www.steelcitycon.com) is celebrating 21 years as Pennsylvania’s Largest Toy, Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention this August 6-8, 2010 at the Monroeville Convention Center. The celebrity guest list continues to build as Pittsburgh gets ready to host a national level show. In addition to [...]
OUTER SPACE MEN INVADE SAN DIEGO!!
The Four Horsemen are excited to announce their Outer Space Men Comic Con 2010 exclusives! The images shown here are only early prototypes to be used as an example. The final production figures will be vibrant crystal clear and translucent colors, and awesome glow-in-the-dark! Dubbed the “Alpha Phase Waves”, each exclusive OSM character [...]
OUTER SPACE MEN INVADE SAN DIEGO!!
The Four Horsemen are excited to announce their Outer Space Men Comic Con 2010 exclusives! The images shown here are only early prototypes to be used as an example. The final production figures will be vibrant crystal clear and translucent colors, and awesome glow-in-the-dark! Dubbed the “Alpha Phase Waves”, each exclusive OSM character [...]
STAR WARS ACTOR JAKE LLOYD TO ATTEND STEEL CITY CON!
Pittsburgh, — Orangestone Promotions, Inc., promoters of the Steel City Con (http://www.steelcitycon.com) is celebrating 21 years as Pennsylvania’s Largest Toy, Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention this August 6-8, 2010 at the Monroeville Convention Center. The celebrity guest list continues to build as Pittsburgh gets ready to host a national level show. In addition to [...]
Nathan Fillion Tweets His New AT-AT
As a special thanks to actor Nathan Fillion for being so vocal about his awesome lightsaber duel with his neighbor and his Jedi mind trick skills on his hit show Castle, not to mention his Force-tastic Christmas tree, we asked Hasbro to send him a new addition to his home — the new, gigantic AT-AT. [...]
Nathan Fillion Tweets His New AT-AT
As a special thanks to actor Nathan Fillion for being so vocal about his awesome lightsaber duel with his neighbor and his Jedi mind trick skills on his hit show Castle, not to mention his Force-tastic Christmas tree, we asked Hasbro to send him a new addition to his home — the new, gigantic AT-AT. [...]
Mattel Debuts Hot Wheels ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold” Batmobile
This was posted earlier today on Mattel’s official Hot Wheels Facebook page: Mark your calendar. The Batmobile from “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” hits stores later this month.
Mattel SDCC Pre-Sale Vouchers
From Mattycollector.com SDCC Fans, The Matty team has answered the call of the fans… for the first time ever we’re going to offer a limited number of products (and limited quantities) for pre-sale here on MattyCollector.com for pick up at SDCC! We’re still finalizing the details, but here’s basically how it’ll work: Be here [...]
MOTUC Swiftwind Color Will Be Decided at SDCC
Mattel posted this flier tonight to their Facebook page- Fans attending the 2010 SDCC "Mattypalooza" panel will decide what color She-Ra’s steed Swiftwind will be released.
Artists Anatomy Announces Male 1/6th Scale Figure
Artist’s Anatomy is proud to present the first in a series of exciting new anatomy models for the traditional illustrator, painter, digital artist, modeler, sculptor, medical student or professional, educator and art collector. Our mission is to provide dynamic anatomy that is accurate and useful to the illustrator, painter, digital artist, modeler, comic book artist, sculptor, [...]
POP CULTURE SHOCK COLLECTIBLES ANNOUNCES ‘M. BISON’ STREET FIGHTER™ STATUE
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 7th, 2010 — Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to announce M. BISON as the next figure in it’s popular line of limited edition 1/4 scale statues based on Capcom®’s legendary property, “Street Fighter®”. The M. Bison statue is 19” tall ( 19.75” tall with base), is scheduled to ship [...]
Star Wars Shoutout in “California Dorks”
Katy Perry may have a hit song called “California Gurls,” but it’s Skyway Flyer’s parody “California Dorks” that we can’t help singing along to with full geek cred.
Check out this awesome video singing the praises of West Coast geek guys everywhere complete with references to Star Wars, Legend of Zelda, Disney, Lost and more. [...]