Saturday, May 8, 2010

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS: MARVEL SELECT WAR MACHINE AND SOMETHING STRANGE!

ATTENTION ON DECK! In honor of the opening of Iron Man 2 we are pleased to bring you , courtesy of Diamond Select Toys the War Machine action figure. Coming with a 2 part base, shoulder gun, mask and a dead on facial sculpt of Don Cheetele, this is a great figure. DO NOT miss the announcement at the end of this column or you will be sorry.






































SEE ANYTHING A BIT OFF HERE? Well you should! It seems that the Thing jumped onto the wrong card back at the factory. DST was kind to offer it to us as a ONE OF A KIND prize. Our Prize Monkey will be announcing the contest shortly. Good luck to all who enter.






That's it for today. Drop us a line and let us know if you went and saw the movie and if you liked it.
To enter to win this one of a kind figure package, just head on over to the forums.
HERE!
Contest ends May 22, 2010. No purchase necessary.
Prize Monkey.


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STAR TOURS PREPARES FOR THE LAST TOUR TO ENDOR!

BE THE FIRST TO BE THE LAST,

AS STAR TOURS PREPARES TO LAUNCH ITS…

LAST TOUR TO ENDOR


On August 14, Fan-Favorite Disney Theme Park Attraction
Gets the Ultimate, Out-of-this-World Send-Off



Exclusive Festivities Coincide with the Biggest Party
This Side of the Galaxy – Star Wars Celebration V


After more than two decades of interstellar travel, Disney Parks’ Star Tours attraction is powering down to make way for its reimagining in 2011 – but Last Tour to Endor offers fans the opportunity to attend an out of-this-world, first-of-its-kind decommissioning party before Star Tours launches its final flights. Taking place on August 14 from 8:00pm – 1:00am at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Last Tour to Endor is a special event on the Saturday night of Star Wars Celebration V – THE official Lucasfilm fan convention and the biggest Star Wars™ party in the galaxy!

Fans and families attending Last Tour to Endor at the Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience – including specially-themed intergalactic party zones, Star Wars shows, a Death Star Disco and much more. The evening will culminate with Symphony in the Stars – a Star Wars fireworks spectacular as only Disney Parks can create. Though the party begins at 8:00pm, Last Tour ticket-holders will also be allowed early entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at 4:00pm – where they can be sure to secure a seat one of the StarSpeeder 3000’s final voyages!

Disney Parks will also have a prominent presence on the Celebration V show floor at the Orange County Convention Center – including Jedi Training Academy for younglings and Padawans and a Disney merchandise booth featuring a host of exclusive items as well as Star Wars items only previously available at Disney park stores. CV attendees will also enjoy special room rates at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, specially-priced tickets with pre-arrival purchase savings for Walt Disney World parks and an exclusive, reserved room block at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – which will include complimentary round-trip transfers to and from the convention center.

To purchase tickets – and to take advantage of Last Tour to Endor special offers – visit www.starwarscelebration.com/Disney. For more information on Star Wars Celebration V visit www.starwarscelebration.com for the latest updates.



Featuring celebrities, costumes, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and much, much more, Star Wars Celebration V allows fans, friends and families to share their love of the Saga. There have been four Star Wars Celebrations in America to date, as well as a Star Wars Celebration Europe (2007) and Star Wars Celebration Japan (2008). Taking place in Orlando, FL from August 12-15, Star Wars Celebration V will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. For more information about Celebration V and to purchase tickets, visit the Star Wars Celebration website.

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TONNER DOLL NEWS: JACOB BLACK IS IN STOCK, IN VERY LOW NUMBERS!

JACOB BLACK Has Arrived!



We have a limited quantity available right now! Click HERE to get yours. If you're too late, don't worry. We will have more Jacob available later this month.

NEW MOON's recently transformed JACOB BLACK, features an incredible likeness of Taylor Lautner.

The "shape-shifting" Quileute arrives wearing a soft knit muscle shirt, denim jeans, socks, and sneakers.

Limited Edition: 3000

Price: $149.99

Hurry and get on Team: Jacob.

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ALTER NEWS: MURAMASA: THE DEMON BLADE MOM HIME STATUE!




Muramasa The Demon Blade Momo Hime Statue
:

* Princess Momo!
* Ready to strike!
* From the Muramasa video game!

From the Muramasa: The Demon Blade video game comes this Momo Hime statue. Momo stands approximately 8 1/4-inches tall and features her in a colorful outfit. Momo is on the strike as she's preparing to pull her katana from her sheath. Comes with rock-display base in a window box.

Short Dress, Purple Stockings, Rushing Waters

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KOTOBUKIYA NEWS: SEE KOTO USA'S IRON MAN 2 MK IV ARTFX STATUE ON ATTACK OF THE SHOW TONIGHT!



Kotobukiya USA is very excited to announce this news to our fans! Our Iron Man2 MARK IV ARTFX Statue will appear on today's May 6th episode of Attack of the Show on G4 television. It will be showcased during a segment called "Epic Giveaway" which plays towards the end of the broadcast.




IRON MAN MOVIE MARK IV ARTFX STATUE
Available MAY 2010
CODE: MK92

Price: $119.99

Specifications:

* Sculpted: Ryoichi Ito
* Height: 13 inches
* Scale: 1/6th
* Exclusive cylindrical Repulsor Transmitter base.
* LED lights in the eyes, chest, fists, and base
* Iron Man 2, the Movie: © 2010 MVL Film Finance LLC. Marvel, Iron Man, all related character names and their distinctive likenesses: TM & © 2010 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.


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NEMO PUBLISHING NEWS: NEW COMMANDER X ARCHER KNIGHT!

New Commander X Archer Knight Mego-style Action Figure Released



Nemo Publishing has released its fifth action figure variant in the Commander X collection. The Commander X Archer Knight is a limited edition, Mego-style, eight-inch collectible action figure available for sale exclusively at www.captneli.com

Commander X is an integral character in Jay Piscopo’s all-ages graphic novel series, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli. Commander X is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s. The collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s.



Piscopo worked with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection. Other limited edition Commander X eight-inch Mego–style action figures currently available are Golden Age Commander X, 1950’s Commander X, Western Knight and the Barbary Knight. Each figure is $19.95 plus shipping.


When customers order a Commander X action figure they are automatically entered to win one of three super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes. The first winner was drawn December 15, 2009 and the final two winners will be drawn July 15, 2010 and December 15, 2010. Like Commander X, Sea Ghost is a key character in the Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. More details about the contest can be found at this link: Captneli.com



More about The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli:

Created in the tradition of Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo, Volumes 1 and 2 are available now and Volume 3 is scheduled for release late this year. Capt'n Eli's origins are quite unique. He’s the namesake of real-life World War II veteran Eli Forsley who was also the inspiration for a line of hand-crafted sodas from Portland, Maine. Read the story behind the story at: http://www.captneli.com/gnseries/storybehind.html. Feed SharkFor more information visit Action Figure Times!

TONNER DOLL NEWS: TONNER ANNOUNCES SDCC 2010 OFFERING!

TONNER ANNOUNCES SAN DIEGO COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE

TONNER reveals its San Diego Comic Con (July 21-25, San Diego Convention Center) show exclusive, Leila from Warner Bros. Entertainment's upcoming feature film, Jonah Hex.



Saloon LeilaAn authorized likeness of Leila (as portrayed by Megan Fox), "Saloon Leila" is 16" tall and is limited to 200 pieces. Feed SharkFor more information visit Action Figure Times!

GREENLIGHT COLLECTIBLE NEWS: 1:64 DIORAMA SERIES 2

GreenLight Announces Release of 1:64th Dioramas Series 2
Scenes from your favorite GreenLight Collectible Collections Steal the Show

When GreenLight launched a brand new line entitled 1:64th GreenLight Dioramas, the team envisioned it being a success. GreenLight knew this would be a popular line, but was ecstatic when the first assortment SOLD OUT prior to arrival! After the extraordinary success of Series 1, GreenLight is gearing up for the second release of 1:64th Dioramas in May! “If you were impressed by the first wave of 1:64 Dioramas then Series 2 will blow you away!” says Jeff Nelson, National Sales Manager. Series 2 is composed of four different scenes including Bullitt, Hot Pursuit, County Roads and a brand new theme, Hitchin’ a Ride.
The revised Bullitt scene features the two famous cars later in the chase scene just as the crash occurs complete with scrapes and bullet holes in the models. County Roads captures the spirit of the 60’s with a light green Large Camper painted with peace signs and flowers. Hot Pursuit features the 2010 Mustang GT Convertible being pulled over by a Nevada Highway Patrol Dodge Charger, while Hitchin’ a Ride features the very first taxis made by GreenLight.
1:64th GreenLight Dioramas Series 2 Assortment includes:



Bullitt/Steve McQueen #2 -1968 Ford Mustang & 1968 Dodge Charger (Crash Scene, Damaged))



1:64 Hot Pursuit- 2008 Nevada Highway Patrol Dodge Charger and 2010 Mustang GT Convertible +two Plastic Figurines



1:64 Hitchin' a Ride- Two 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Taxi Cabs + two Plastic Figurines



1:64 County Roads- 1965 Dodge D-100 with Large Camper + two Plastic Figurines
These replicas feature opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates and are officially licensed by Ford®, Chrysler Group LLC®, Chevrolet ®, Warner Bros® Entertainment Inc and the Chadwick McQueen and The Terry McQueen Testamentary Trust. Each scene will vary in production quantities ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 as some of dioramas will be solid packed as well as in assortments.This release will be available in May 2010 at Toys ‘R’ Us, Toys ‘R’ Us Australia, Kmart, Meijer and your favorite hobby shops and online dealers!
GreenLight LLC is a premier manufacturer and marketer of officially licensed, authentic die-cast replica vehicles. GreenLight die-cast replicas are available in 1:18th, 1:24th and 1:64th scale and are officially licensed by General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Group LLC, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, Tim Phelps, Grand-Am Road Racing Association, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas.Feed SharkFor more information visit Action Figure Times!

GREENLIGHT COLLECTIBLE NEWS: MECUM AUCTION BLOCK HEAVY HITTERS MAKE IT TO DIE-CAST!

BEST-SELLING MECUM AUCTION VEHICLES NOW AVAILABLE AS DIE-CAST MODEL REPLICAS
1:64 Scale Cars on Sale at Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis



Mecum Collector Car Auctions has teamed up with GreenLight Collectibles, a die-cast car manufacturer based in Indianapolis, Ind., to produce 1:64 scale replicas of select high-profile automobiles sold across the Mecum Auction block. The limited-edition replica vehicles will be available for sale during Dana Mecum's 23rd Original Spring Classic Auction, May 19-23, 2010, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

"These high-quality die-cast collectibles are a wonderful way for enthusiasts at any budget to take home a car of their dreams," said President Dana Mecum. "The GreenLight replicas are exact reproductions of some of the most sought-after cars featured at our events. They are both a nice keepsake item as well as a perfect gift idea for car enthusiasts."

GreenLight, which was founded in 2002 by Kevin Davey, a former licensing director at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, currently showcases three cars sold at Mecum Auctions in its Auction Block Series 11, including a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle COPO sold for $310,000 at Mecum's 2009 Original Spring Classic Auction; a 1966 Shelby GT-350 Hertz Fastback that Mecum sold for $112,500 at their 2009 Kissimmee, Fla., Auction; and a 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi sold for $215,000 at the 2008 Original Spring Classic Auction. The highly collectible series, which has a limited production run of 4,000 units, features opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics and custom license plates.

In May 2010, GreenLight and Mecum will introduce the Auction Block Series 12 line, which will include three more die-cast cars modeled after prominent Mecum auction sales: a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge, sold for $350,000 at the 2009 St. Charles, Ill., Auction; a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 427 that sold for $80,000 at the 2009 Kansas City, Kan. Auction; and a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Top Up) that Mecum sold for $196,000 at the 2009 Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction.

The companies are also collaborating on a 1:18 scale replica of the famous 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601, which sold at Mecum's Monterey Auction in 2009 for a record-breaking $7.25 million - the highest price ever paid for an American car at public auction. The replica will be available July 2010 with only 1,900 produced.

"We are excited to grow our relationship with Mecum Auctions," said Jeff Nelson, national sales manager, GreenLight Collectibles. "Their broad recognition and esteemed reputation in the auction marketplace allows us to create replicas of some extremely remarkable cars, and we look forward to working with them on more die-cast cars in the future."

In addition to onsite auction sales, the die-cast cars are available at www.mecumgear.com for $5 plus shipping and handling. They are also sold at select retail outlets including Toys "R" Us, Inc., KMart and Meijer.

There will be more than 1,750 vehicles that will cross the block during Mecum's Spring Classic Auction, to view a complete list, visit http://www.Mecum.com. The Original Spring Classic Auction, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, will be broadcast live on Mecum's popular television series, "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on HD Theater - Discovery Communications' first 24-hour high-definition cable network, offering compelling real-world and motorized content. The auction will take place in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, with tickets available at the door for $15.

The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at http://www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.



In this photo: (L to R) Kevin Davey, president of Indianapolis-based GreenLight Collectibles, and National Sales Manager Jeff Nelson display their latest Auction Block Series featuring limited-edition replicas of select vehicles sold by Mecum Auctions.

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HEROBUILDERS NEWS: LET YOUR HEAD REST EASY WITH A TEA PARTY PLUSH!



Herobuilders.com introduces the new Tea party Plush , packaged in a large tea bag package. The Tea Party Plush ships Monday May 3rd and sells for 24.95 each.

Visit Herobuilders.com

The Tea Party is here to stay be the first to get this Giant Plush Tea Bag. Approximately 8" High x 5" Wide.
Tea Plush are ready to ship

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HASBRO TOY NEWS: AT-AT'S COMING TO ENTERTAINMENT EARTH!



Star Wars Deluxe AT-AT Vehicle
:

* The largest action figure AT-AT ever made!
* AT-AT Driver and launching speeder bike included!
* Seating for tons of figures!

Measuring over 2-feet tall and over 2-feet long, this huge AT-AT is sure to be the must-have Star Wars toy this season! Modeled after the Imperial Walkers from The Empire Strikes Back, the head of the vehicle alone can carry tons of figures. The multi-level body has room for even more troopers, plus the articulated legs, firing cannons, and other surprising features are going to blow away the Rebel forces on Hoth!


Imperial Walkers are entering the base!!!

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JUN PLANNING NEWS: STEAMPUNK PULLIP DOLLS HITTING THE RUNWAY!

Steampunk Pullips:
The Highly Collectible Pullip Dolls Hit The Runway In 2010.



In the world of highly collectible fashion dolls there is one name that defines the hottest trend of 2010—Pullip.

Pullip is a unique brand of Japanese fashion dolls that are huge in Japan and are now exploding in the United States. They are highly sought after dolls that key into the world of fashion and high-end collectibles. Leading this wave into the U.S. this Summer is a collection of Steampunk Pullip Dolls that have consumers and retailers buzzing as well as the fashion world.

Steampunk is a noted and popular sub-genre that deals with fantasy, science fiction and the high flair of Victorian age steam power and style. Steampunk has been captured in novels, films, comic books and has now found a sparkling home within the world of Pullip Dolls.

The articulation and detail of each Steampunk Pullip doll is unmatched in quality and will not only attract the intense interest of doll collectors, but that of the fashion world as well.

“We are very excited about the Steampunk Pullip line for 2010 as well as all the new Pullip's that we will be releasing in 2010 and 2011” said Yosuke Oba of Jun Planning, USA.


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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

HOT TOYS NEWS: HEY KIDS IT'S WHIPLASH FROM IRON MAN 2!

Hot Toys – MMS121 - Iron Man 2: 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine





~ Movie Masterpiece Series ~
Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine from the Iron Man 2 movie. The movie-accurate Whiplash collectible is highly detailed and specially crafted based on the image of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie, highlighting the newly sculpted head, muscular upper body, patterned tattoos, light-up functions, highly detailed accessories and weapons.








The 1/6th scale Whiplash Limited Edition Collectible Figurine specially features:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in the movie Iron Man 2
- Newly developed head sculpt with real-like facial expression, wrinkles and beard
- Multi-layered stereoscopic hair sculpture with grey highlight on dark brown hair
- Newly developed upper muscular body and arms
- Highly detailed patterned tattoos on neck, upper body, arms, palms and fingers
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Over 30 points of articulations
- Two (2) pairs of interchangeable palms
- + One (1) pair for holding metal-like whips
- + One (1) pair of fists
- LED chest light (white light, battery operated, battery included)
- Metal-like electricity generator with light-up function at the back
- Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

- Brown-colored jumpsuit with burning effect and holes

- Hydraulic exoskeleton with brown-colored leather-like harness

- Brown-colored leather-like belt with accessories

- One (1) pair of brown-colored buckled boots



Accessories:

- Necklace with cross-shaped pendant

- Figure base with Whiplash nameplate and movie logo



Weapons:

- One (1) pair of metal-like whips with real-like flashes and wires



Artists:
- Head Sculpted by Kojun

- Head Painted by JC. Hong

- Head Art Directed by JC. Hong



*Product shown is not final, pending licensor approval

**According to Marvel, there are legal implications regarding the orange-color of the pants as shown in the movie. Therefore, the pants’ color in merchandise would vary from that in the movie and would be tuned to brown color accordingly



Release date: end Q2 – early Q3, 2010

© 2010 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2010

Marvel Entertainment, LLC & subs.


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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

DIAMOND SELECT: JEDI KNIGHT LUKE SKYWALKER REVIEW!

Diamond Select has been producing Ultimate Quarter Scale Star Wars figures and have brought us large talking characters of Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Hoth and more. This time they have graciously sent us the Luke Skywalker Jedi outfit.




Packaging:
Large and I mean large window box that shows off the figure as well as the accessories. It has the white and red Clonetrooper helmet design used on recent Star Wars product.




Sculpt:
The Luke Skywalker face sculpt is a very close match to Mark Hamill as he appeared in the Return of the Jedi. Right down to his blue eyes and cleft chin.
The joints are strong and a little stiff, but there are tons of POA for your displaying enjoyment.








Costume:
Let's face it. These figures live and die by their costumes. Diamond Select has outfitted Luke in his black Jedi uniform with knee high boots and black belt.
He also comes with a Jedi robe, that has a wire embedded in the hood to help adjust the hood to hang correctly on the figure, be it laying down or covering the head. The design and quality of the fabric shows through. The neck of his tunic is open and showing a bit of the gray lining, a very nice touch.

Accessories:
Luke comes with two extra hands, a bone to recreate the scene from the Rancor den beneath Jabba's palace floor, a lightsaber with a removable laser green laser blade. The saber fits in the hands well as does the bone, although the bone is quite solid and heavy and could throw the balance of the figure off, save for the adjustable black stand.




Voice chip:
The great added value of these figures are that they are a third bigger than 12" figures and the fact that they talk! Make sure you flip the switch out of the Try Me demo and you can hear Luke say the lines from Return of the Jedi

Master Yoda, is Darth Vader my father?

(shutting down lightsaber sound effect) You've failed your Highness, I am a Jedi, like my father before me...

Then I am a Jedi.







Overall impressions:
We've seen some very cool characters come from Diamond
Select and Art Asylum recently. Luke Jedi Knight is one of these. Very high quality, cool accessories and clothing, and the voice chip. All of these things combine to create a huge Star Wars collectible!
I've seen that Darth Vader is coming soon, that will be a must have, and I'm hoping that we get Stormtroopers, Luke flight suit, Leia (New Hope) and a Chewbacca.
The Ultimate Quarter Scale Star Wars figures are the giants of the action figure aisle...









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