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FOUR HORSEMEN ANNOUNCE �THE CHALICE OF GUUDENUPH� PINK ELEPHANT RELEASE DATE
Even though the Four Horsemen are back in their studio attempting to recover from an exciting weekend at Wizard World Philadelphia, they can�t sit around and admire their first annual �Toyfare Hall of Fame� award for too long.
There are still some straggling elephants to be shipped out, there�s work to be wrapped up on the latest wave of Mattels� DC Universe Classics line, and to top everything off the Horsemen are smack-dab in the middle of moving into a new studio! Needless to say, these fellas are busy right now.
This being the case, even though they�d planned to release the powerfully pink pachyderm �The Chalice of Guudenuph� through their online store � Store Horsemen (http://www.StoreHorsemen.com) on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, they�ve decided to back the release date up to next Tuesday night / Wednesday morning at 12:00am EST.
Not only will this give the Horsemen a chance to send out the last of the outstanding signed and international orders for Ramathorrs and settle into their new digs, but it will also give action figure fans who are interested in purchasing �The Chalice� a little more time to plan ahead.
�The Chalice of Guudenuph� will sell for $25.00 each, plus shipping (to be determined), and will be extremely limited to less than 300 peices! If you remember what happened to last years� black and white spotted bovine warrior � the Mynothecean Royal Guardsman, then you know you�ll want to get on board for �The Chalice of Guudenuph� as early as possible!
But the Chalice isn�t invading Store Horsemen alone. Between the time the original pre-orders for the Anitherian Nine sets* and Ramathorr himself were placed � to the time they were finally released there were quite a few order cancellations. A lot of action figure fans were disappointed when they couldn�t get their own Anitherian Nine sets, so now here�s their second chance!
Ramathorr and a very limited amount of the Anitherian Nine sets will be put back up for order at the same time as the Chalice of Guudenuph (give or take a few minutes � Cornboy�s not that good with the computer�)!!
As before, Ramathorr will be $25.00 each, plus shipping (to be determined), and the Anitherian Nine sets will be $225.00 each set, plus shipping (to be determined).
Last, but absolutely not least - in the very near future keep checking back at FANtastic Exclusive.com (http://www.FANtasticExclusive.com) and Store Horsemen.com (http://www.StoreHorsemen.com) for some very special, extremely limited, previously unannounced items up for grabs!
*�The Chalice of Guudenuph� is NOT included in the Anitherian Nine sets. The Anitherian Nine sets include the following exclusive figures:
- Ramathorr, the Elephant Swordsman � http://www.StoreHorsemen.com
- The Hammer of Gholl � A Diamond/Previews exclusive
- The Shield of Draumm � http://www.ToyMania.com
- The Mace of Broggah � http://www.OctoberToys.com
Mezco Heats Up The Summer With Limited Edition Exclusives!!
Mezco Toyz is doing all they can to make the summer convention season hotter then ever by releasing eight breathtaking exclusives between June and July. These white hot, limited edition exclusives will only be available at summer conventions and through Club Mez and Mezco Direct.
The Goonies: 1:6 scale deluxe Sloth. The most popular Goonies character, Sloth gets super-sized! This deluxe 12" figure comes with a cloth coat and shirt (with a hidden secret beneath), removable pirate hat, sword, pint of ice cream (Rocky Road!), and a plate of food. Limited edition of 1000 pieces worldwide. Ships on or around August 1st.
The Warriors: Red Faced Fury variant- The 1st action figure to be released with Mezco's new hyper articulated 9 inch tall body, this exclusive red Faced Fury will feature more than 40 points of articulation, real cloth clothing, three sets of hands, a baseball bat, and the Mezco Action Stand which allows for a mind boggling variety of poses. Extremely Limited edition of 200 pieces worldwide. Ships on or around August 1st.
HellBoy II The Golden Army: 3.75 inch scale Hellboy figure- The first ever 18th scale Hellboy figure from the upcoming Hellboy 2: The Golden Army movie. Featuring over 18 points of articulation, complete with his trusty Samaritan sidearm, as well as his new six-barrel shotgun called "Big Baby" Also includes a display base. This 3.75 inch Hellboy is a limited edition of 2500 pieces. Ships on or around August 1st.
Future Hiro- "My name is Hiro Nakamura. I'm from the future." - Future Hiro. Once a simple salary man, Hiro Nakamura discovers his ability to bend time and space to his will. Future Hiro is a master of the sword-based martial art Battojutsu, and this 7inch scale figure features his legendary Takezo Kensei sword. Future Hiro is a completely new sculpted and molded figure and boasts nearly a dozen points of articulation. Recreate your favorite Heroes scenes or create your own, the only limit to the excitement is your imagination! Future Hiro is limited to 3000 pieces worldwide. Ships on or around August 1st.
Cinema Of Fear Roto Plush: Hockey Edition Jason Voorhees- Mezco's best selling Jason Roto Plush returns with a "chilling" new look. Wearing a hockey jersey (#13, naturally) this cuddly killer comes complete with his trademark machete, a rotted pallor and an all-new outfit with hockey jersey. A must have for Friday the 13th enthusiasts as well as hockey fans that enjoy their team a bit more on the aggressive side. Jason is a limited edition of 800 pieces worldwide. Ships on or around August 1st.
Hellboy II: The Golden Army: Locker Room Hellboy- Pulled from a key moment in the highly anticipated summer blockbuster Hellboy II: The Golden Army, this new 7inch figure features more than 18 points of articulation and comes complete with a scale BPRD issued gym towel, a six pack, his famous Samaritan. This exclusive version of Mezco's Hellboy will also come with a sculpted, three-dimensional Right Hand Of Doom keychain (only available with this figure). Locker Room Hellboy is a limited edition of 2000 pieces worldwide. Ships on or around August 1st.
Living Dead Dolls Resurrection: The Second Coming - Mezco's twisted minds exhume and re-imagine four more of the most beloved Living Dead Dolls; Sadie, Lou Sapphire, Lilith, and Lulu. Featuring macabre new accessories and darkly deviant designs, these lethally deviated dolls are sure to raise some hell. Living Dead Dolls Resurrection: The Second Coming is a limited edition of 525 sets worldwide. Ships on or around August 1st.
Gomez- Mezco's infamous mascot is also the secret agent of an organization known only as "The Void". This man (or roach) of mystery is up for any mission. Armed with his specialized arsenal Gomez is ready to take on any task. Gomez, doer of missions and lady-killer. Gomez comes complete with boom box, black martini, atomic pea shooter (ray gun), and zip sword (of ultra rare Magmezium). Gomez is a limited edition of 500 pieces. Ships on or around August 1st.
All of Mezco's Summer Exclusives will be available through Club Mez and Mezco Direct starting on June 2nd, as well as at the famous San Diego Comic Con in July. Supplies are limited.
After winning the 2006 Toy of the Year Award, we introduced 6 new characters that continue to win awards including Parent's Choice, Creative Child Magazine, Oppenheim Best Toy, Action Figure Times, iparenting media and TD Monthly Awards.
Along with the unprecedented growth in sales this year, the Uglydoll family of plush dolls and products continues to expand immensely. Uglyverse creators David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim have been busy chuckling, sewing and birthing new members of the Uglydoll family to be introduced at the 2008 Licensing show. They include: Poe�, Babo's Bird�, Puglee�, Plunko�, Ugly Ghost��and two members of the family are coming back from retirement! Meet Suntan Target and Cinko.
On April 22, 2008, Random House began its multi-year, multi-faceted Uglydoll publishing program with books from Guides to the Uglyverse, to pop-ups, to illustrated stories for fans of all ages.
Chronicle Books has produced irresistible stationery items including, plush covered Uglydoll journals, address books, Fold-and-Mail Stationery, postcards, and notebook sets�2008 also brings a *brand new* calendar and more journals for fans to enjoy.
Mighty Fine, Inc. manufactured funky Uglydoll T-shirts for young adults in May 2008 and also for kids for October 2008.
The Walter Foster 'How To Draw Uglydoll' kit, which also comes packaged with colorful Uglydoll markers is already a best seller at FAO Schwarz.
An all-new official Uglydoll website launched in March and is community based with a blog and hyperlinks to MySpace and YouTube. These sites are brimming over with Uglydoll fan videos and the numbers grow daily! Even more fun is in store next year with mini uglydoll figures and some smashingly Ugly national promotions.
Sunrise Mecha Action Series - Might Gain – 6†PVC/ABS/PC Figures
Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with CM’s Corporation proudly introduces its new products for the U.S. market, "Sunrise Mecha Action Series-Might Gain."
"Sunrise Mecha Action Series-Might Gain" character is from the famous Japanese TV mecha action anime series "King of Braves Gaogaigar Final (Grand Glorious Gathering)." The figure is a 6" tall PVC/ABS/POM fully articulated and comes equipped with accessories/weapons.
- "Sunrise Mecha Action Series-Might Gain" will be available in July with a SRP of $62.00.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 3: GEO-FORCE Action Figure
It's here – the third series based on the popular DC Comics series, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Ed Benes! Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Geo-Force are the latest JLA heroes to be made into action figures!
The GEO-FORCE figure stands 6.75" high and features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging.
On Sale January 7, 2009
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 3: GREEN LANTERN Action Figure
Designed by Ed Benes
It's here – the third series based on the popular DC Comics series, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Ed Benes! Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Geo-Force are the latest JLA heroes to be made into action figures!
The GREEN LANTERN figure stands 6.75" high and features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging.
On Sale January 7, 2009
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 3: THE FLASH Action Figure
Designed by Ed Benes
It's here – the third series based on the popular DC Comics series, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Ed Benes! Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Geo-Force are the latest JLA heroes to be made into action figures!
The FLASH figure stands at 6.75" high and features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging
On Sale January 7, 2009
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 3: WONDER WOMAN Action Figure
Designed by Ed Benes
It's here – the third series based on the popular DC Comics series, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Ed Benes! Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Geo-Force are the latest JLA heroes to be made into action figures!
The Wonder Woman figure stands at 6.625" high and features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color blister card packaging
On Sale January 7, 2009
SINESTRO 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
"A face of metal and flesh shall speak of the secrets of the 52. Fear will rise. Willpower will gather. And a war of light will unlesash the truth behind the power of the ring." – Book of Oa, Green Lantern (vol. 4) #20
After untold millennia, the Weaponers of Qward, Ranx the Sentient City, the Children of the White Lobe, and the Empire of Tears will rise united against the Green Lantern Corps. This is Sinestro's hope. This is the Sinestro Corps.
This 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure of Green Lantern's number one enemy is dressed in his new, intricately designed and authentically detailed fabric costume and also carries a yellow lantern power battery to charge his fear-fueled yellow power ring!
Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel, this 14" tall figure also comes with extra sets of hands and a display stand.
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this action figure, is part of the first of two assortments totaling eight figures, are straight from the movie!
Featuring exquisite sculpting and detailing, this NITE OWL figure stands at 6.75" and features multiple points of articulation and a base. Packaged in a 4-color window box.
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this action figure, is part of the first of two assortments totaling eight figures, are straight from the movie!
Featuring exquisite sculpting and detailing, the OZYMANDIAS figure stands at 6.75" and features multiple points of articulation and a base. Packaged in a 4-color window box.
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this action figure, is part of the first of two assortments totaling eight figures, are straight from the movie!
Featuring exquisite sculpting and detailing, the RORSCHACH figure stands at 6.25" and features multiple points of articulation and a base. Packaged in a 4-color window box.
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this action figure, is part of the first of two assortments totaling eight figures, are straight from the movie!
Featuring exquisite sculpting and detailing, the SILK SPECTRE figure stands at 6.5" and features multiple points of articulation and a base. Packaged in a 4-color window box
On Sale January 28, 2009
WATCHMEN MOVIE: DR. MANHATTAN 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector Figure
A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, WATCHMEN is set in an 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the "Doomsday Clock" – which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union – is permanently set at five minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues ismurdered, the washed up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion – a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers – Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity … but who is watching the WATCHMEN?
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure measures approximately 13" tall and comes with a removable black suit. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel, it also includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
$ 99.99 US On Sale January 14, 2009
AME-COMI: HAWKGIRL PVC FIGURE
Designed by Udon Studios
DC Direct's wildly popular AME-COMI Heroines Vinyl Statue line continues as HAWKGIRL takes flight in 2009.
Kendra Shiera Saunders is the winged huntress who takes to the sky and soars above the clouds, wielding weapons both ancient and modern against enemies old and new.
This limited-edition, non-articulated, 9" PVC statue comes with a base, is packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook and is manufactured to order.
$ 59.99 US On Sale January 14, 2009
BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE STATUE: DESIGNED BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER
Sculpted by Ray Villafane
The popular BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE STATUE line of artist-inspired sculptures continues – and expands – in 2009!
Hot off runs as artist of GREEN LANTERN: THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR and Superman/Batman, Ethan van Sciver lends his talents to this version of The Caped Crusader.
Painted in monochromatic tones, this statue is certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct's line of BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE statues.
The statue measures approximately 6" tall x 2.5" wide x 4.5" deep. It features a Bat- logo -shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box.
$ 75.00 US On Sale January 7, 2009
WATCHMEN MOVIE: OZYMANDIAS Bust
A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, WATCHMEN is set in an 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the "Doomsday Clock" – which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union – is permanently set at five minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion – a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers – Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity … but who is watching the WATCHMEN?
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" tall x 3" wide x 3" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
$ 69.99 US On Sale January 21, 2009
WATCHMEN MOVIE: RORSCHACH Bust
A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, WATCHMEN is set in an 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the "Doomsday Clock" – which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union – is permanently set at five minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion – a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers – Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity … but who is watching the WATCHMEN?
Based on the upcoming March 6, 2009, Warner Bros. movie WATCHMEN, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5" tall x 3" wide x 3" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
$ 69.99 US On Sale January 21, 2009
JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY PROP REPLICA
It's what fans of Green Lantern have wanted for years – Green Lantern's Power Battery cast in metal! Comes with a "one-size -fits-most" (size 10) metal Green Lantern ring that lights up the lantern for 30 seconds when the ring is pressed against the face of the lantern. A resin stand is also included to display the Green Lantern ring when it's not in use.
This piece can also be activated by an on/off switch and is powered by 3 AA batteries and LED bulbs, all of which are included.
NOTE: Does not charge the Green Lantern Power Ring to full strength. Only the original Power Battery, currently in the possession of Green Lantern, can do that.
This detailed prop replica measures approximately 12" tall x 9.75" wide x 8" deep, not including the handle.
Packaged in a 4-color box, the GREEN LANTERN POWER BATTERY PROP REPLICA also includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity.
$ 395.00 US On Sale January 21, 2009
THE JOKER POKER SET
A must for fans of The Dark Knight movie and The Joker – don't miss the limited-edition prop replica, The Joker Poker Set!
This unique collectors' item includes a deck of 54 prop replica Joker cards (as seen in The Dark Knight film!) and a standard "playable" 4-suit, 54 card deck defaced by The Joker. Also included are 100 4-color poker chips in Joker-themed colors of green, purple, red and black, and 5 dice. The entire set comes housed in a black aluminum carrying case (which locks to prevent The Joker from defacing the second set of cards!), and the case is packaged in a 4-color box. A 4-color Certificate of Authenticity is also included and appears as one of the playing cards!
Last year GI Joe kicked off the 25th anniversary with a Destro exclusive that rocked San Diego ComicCon to its core. This year Cobra is sending Cobra Commander himself to meet the masses. Inspired by the comic, this exclusive Cobra Commander in suit and tie comes with a podium and microphone and is enclosed in a protective collector case.
Like Destro, this year's figure will also feature a second version of Cobra Commander in his Blue "Springfield Country Club" Blazer.
Hot Toys will be releasing numerous figures and collectibles based on The Dark Knight, the forthcoming sequel to the fan-favorite 2005 film Batman Begins. Now,to show fans the first images of two of the new Movie Masterpiece Series 1:6 scale figures based on the film: The Dark Knight (Original Costume) Batman and The Dark Knight Joker Both figures accurately capture each character in perfect 1:6 scale, standing approximately 12" tall, and featuring over 32 points of articulation thanks to the Hot Toys "True Type" action figure body, which allows each figure to assume the poses seen in the film.
Batman's headsculpt and the original Bat-suit have been newly developed for The Dark Knight release and fit the "True Type" body perfectly while the highly realistic head sculpture and paint applications on The Joker feature his cold stare, evil intent and remarkable painted face and scars.
These will be must haves for all the Bat-fans out there!
