Friday, December 29, 2023

Mezco 5 Points Batman: The Animated Series Deluxe Set

Mezco 5 Points Batman: The Animated Series Deluxe Set
"I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman!"

Inspired by the 90s animated series, the 5 Points Batman: The Animated Series Deluxe Set contains everyone’s favorite crime-fighting duo and a variety of Gotham City’s most notorious villains, each complete with their own interchangeable heads, arms, and accessories. Each figure is individually packaged in a retro style blister card.

The Batmobile features two seats that Batman and Robin can sit in, rotating wheels with wheel slashers, a sliding cabin roof, and an attachable rocket flame in the rear engine exhaust and you are ready to roll out! The Batmobile is packaged in a window box, perfect for display.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 In Theaters May 17, 2024

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1

In these modern times, we are all too ready to throw away what we consider "out-dated absolutes"..like the notion of "pure evil". There's always a motive for why someone does something. Money..power..sex..all reasons to justify the most hideous acts, or just turn a blind eye to them. While our fekked up little world has been showing us no end of people willing to be outwardly EVIL for reasons THEY think are completely justified, their actions are still seen as monstrous within human boundaries. This being the case, it's shocking we don't see more movies and media where a human being is discovered to be doing horrific things by night while leading what is considered a "normal life" by day. Said person would commit acts purely on impulse and derive a perverse happiness from their works completed. No more reason given than they were compelled to hideous action. We may not be cranking out true-to-life tales of horror these days (most likely because the world is horrific enough), but in 2008, The Strangers came knocking.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NICKELODEON Introduces Rock Paper Scissors

Nickelodeon Rock Paper Scissors Cartoon Still 01
Inspired by the age-old tradition of settling things with your best friends, the game comes to life through the shenanigans of pals Rock, Paper and Scissors in Nickelodeon’s new animated series Rock Paper Scissors, premiering Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. As the first short picked up for series from Nickelodeon’s Intergalactic Shorts Program, new episodes will continue to air weekdays at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and internationally later in the month.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Fugglers

ToyMonster Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Fugglers Art
Just in time for merry mischief and mayhem, ToyMonster announces the launch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Fugglers. The latest line of funny-ugly plush monsters are getting the Turtles twist, channeling the four fan-favorite, sewer-dwelling reptiles - Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael. They’re lean, they’re green, they’re mean and now the TMNT Fugglers are available at Walmart.com, ready to wreak some half-shell havoc this holiday season.

Fugglers are a quirky collection of funny-ugly monsters who have a cult-like following of Fuggler fans around the world. These creepy monsters are out to wreak havoc. They will ruin your life and warm your heart with their mischievous antics and straight-up bonkers appearance. Each Fuggler features human-like teeth, vacant eyes, disturbing demeanor and signature BUTT-on hole.

Monday, December 18, 2023

‘Night Swim Is…’ Featurette

Night Swim Movie Poster
No running. No diving. No lifeguard on duty. No swimming after dark. 

Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, the producers of M3GAN, high dive into the deep end of horror with the new supernatural thriller, Night Swim. 

Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film by Rod Blackhurst and Bryce McGuire, the film stars Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) as Ray Waller, a former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, who moves into a new home with his concerned wife Eve (Oscar® nominee Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin), teenage daughter Izzy (Amélie Hoeferle, this fall’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) and young son Elliot (Gavin Warren, Fear the Walking Dead). 

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024’ Adds Ivy Queen, NewJeans and Post Malone

New Jeans to perform on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the magic of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will extend around the world with its first-ever performance in South Korea, featuring a performance by K-Pop group NewJeans. Post Malone will rock the stage from the brand-new Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas; and from the balmy Caribbean, Ivy Queen’s reggaeton will thrill fans on the island of Puerto Rico. Additional performers will be announced soon. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air Sunday, Dec. 31, live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST.

IDW Publishing Unleashes Godzilla vs Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II

Godzilla vs Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II
Pop culture icons collide in GODZILLA VS MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS II from IDW Publishing in partnership with Toho International, Inc and BOOM! Studios.

The evil Rita Repulsa joins forces with mysterious new allies Astronema and the Alliance of Evil to cause a whole new level of chaos. This action-packed cosmic crossover will also feature familiar foes like SpaceGodzilla, Clawhammer, Tentacreep, and more.

Eisner-nominated writer Cullen Bunn returns for round two of the fan-favorite crossover, and this time the author is joined by awesome artist Baldemar Rivas. Bunn promises this is a crossover that fans of both franchises cannot miss because it will not only deliver fan service, but also some kaiju-sized surprises as well. “If I was going to pit Godzilla against the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers again, I knew I needed to do something huge,” stated Bunn. “Mayhem alone was not enough! And, believe me, what we’re doing in this new series is something wild and unexpected and game-changing! If you’re a Rangers fan… if you’re a Godzilla fan… if you’re a fan of bonkers fun… buckle up! This series is going to knock you off your feet!"

WATCH "The Creator" AI Simulants Take Over NYC

New Yorkers were treated to a fun surprise when AI simulants took over Manhattan for the day.  To promote the release of THE CREATOR, on Digital, 4K and Blu- ray now, AI simulant actors got a great tour of New York City! In this video footage, you can see the simulants interacting with the ABC Supersign in Times Square, surprising commuters at Grand Central Station, ice skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park, riding the subway and even eating a classic New York City hot dog!  From Gareth Edwards, the director of Rogue One, comes an action-packed and visually-stunning science-fiction epic that has impressed critics and delighted fans worldwide.  From 20th Century Studios, New Regency and Entertainment One comes The Creator. Set 15 years after a nuclear detonation in Los Angeles and a war against artificial intelligence, the film stars John David Washington as an ex- special forces agent recruited to hunt down and kill the mysterious “Creator” and features a bold ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Janney and Madeleine Yuna Voyles.  The Creator has been described as “breathtaking” (Forbes), “extraordinarily original” (USA Today) and “the best film of the year” (Comicbook.com) and fans can add it to their digital collection on November 14 when The Creator becomes available at all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango/Vudu with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content. The film will also be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 12. The 4K release includes Dolby Atmos audio which showcases the heartfelt and moving motion picture score by acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer.
New Yorkers were treated to a fun surprise when AI simulants took over Manhattan for the day.

To promote the release of THE CREATOR, on Digital, 4K and Blu- ray now, AI simulant actors got a great tour of New York City! In this video footage, you can see the simulants interacting with the ABC Supersign in Times Square, surprising commuters at Grand Central Station, ice skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park, riding the subway and even eating a classic New York City hot dog!

DC Announces an All-Ape JUNGLE LEAGUE

DC’s Ape-ril Special #1

Get ready to go bananas as we honor DC’s storied history with mankind’s closest relatives in this ape-ic adventure, DC’s Ape-ril Special, timed to publish just ahead of Ape-ril Fools Day 2024! It’s gonna be orangu-tastic, so heat up a capuchin-o, prepare a batch of chocolate chimp cookies, and get ready to r(ee-ee)d the one comic b(oo-oo)k this year that’s guaranteed to make you go...APE! DC’s Ape-ril Special hits shelves on March 19th!

Gorilla Grodd's recent incarcer-ape-tion in the pages of DC’s The Flash comic book series has left a void that Monsieur Mallah is more than happy to fill. Ape-sembling a group of the DCU’s most sinister simians, Mallah forms the Legion of D(oo-oo-ah-ah)m, with an eye toward world domin-ape-tion. But the world won’t be conquered that easily! Enter the all-ape JUNGLE L(ee-ee)gue. Can this team of hero-eek anthropoids be the salv-ape-tion we need, or will Mallah’s team of maniacal monkeys bring forth the ape-pocalypse?

Friday, December 8, 2023

Scentco Launches BEDTIME DEFENDERZ YouTube Animated Series

Scentco Launches BEDTIME DEFENDERZ youtube animated series
Scentco Inc., a renowned U.S. toy designer and leading company in the world of scented products, is launching their first ever YouTube animated series, Bedtime Defenderz. This 12 episode release comes following the successful launch of the Bedtime Defenderz plush toy brand last year, which captured the imaginations of children worldwide. With the animated series, Scentco aims to bring the captivating world of Bedtime Defenderz to life and take viewers on exciting adventures through Snoozeeland.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Joe Bob's Creepy Christmas December 15th LIVE

SHUDDER Joe Bob's Creepy Christmas
Shudder revealed today the key art and supported charities for the original holiday special Joe Bob's Creepy Christmas, which will premiere Friday, December 15 live on the Shudder TV and AMC+ TV feeds at 9pm ET/8c. Fans can also watch the special on demand on Shudder and AMC+ beginning Sunday, December 17.

ZOLOCON x Four Horsemen Reveal Warrior Beasts Skull Man Exclusive

Zolocon 2024 Exclusive Four Horsemen Warrior Beasts Skull Man figure 01
Four Horsemen recently announced their full calendar of events for 2024. One of the dates on that schedule is a return to an event they have done for many years – Zolocon!

For this year’s show, which takes place on February 23-25 at the Fuge in Warminster, PA, Four Horsemen Studios is doing something special by partnering with Zoloworld to create a special figure release for this show. We are excited to reveal the Officially Licensed Warrior Beasts Skull Man figure!

This figure is a tribute to the classic Skull Man character! Zoloworld has released this character as a retro action figure over the years, and having been a part of Zolocon for some time now, it was great to work with them to see how our library of figure parts could be used to create a Four Horsemen Studios’ take on this character.

Friday, December 1, 2023

SpectreVision and Oni Press Inhabit HIGH STRANGENESS

Oni Press High Strangeness
In advance of L.A. Comic Con 2023, Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic book publisher, is proud to reveal a forthcoming comics collaboration with SpectreVision – the production company behind acclaimed feature films including Panos Cosmatos' Mandy, Ana Lily Amirpour's A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Adam Egypt Mortimer ‘s Daniel Isn’t Real, and many more – devoted to exploring the uncanny and unusual realms of HIGH STRANGENESS with a new “pop-up” publishing imprint debuting in 2025.

Influenced by real, documented cases of paranormal phenomena dating back to the mid-20th century, HIGH STRANGENESS will surveil the liminal spaces where reality, hallucination, science, and mythology give way to cosmic wonder and existential terror, bending perception far beyond the bounds of traditional science fiction and horror.

Godzilla Minus One Final Trailer

Godzilla Minus One

The highly anticipated Godzilla Minus One roars into theaters worldwide, adding another chapter to a legendary franchise. The film takes place just after the war, when Japan has no self-defense force or no armaments. The starting point is what happens if Godzilla comes to Japan while it is completely disarmed. This is the first domestic Japanese Godzilla film since Shin Godzilla in 2016.

GODZILLA MINUS ONE, written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, an award-winning director and visual effects supervisor.   Known for his blockbusters and innovative visual effects, Yamazaki is considered a leading filmmaker in the Japanese film industry. 

Monday, November 27, 2023

Mezco's One:12 Collective Rumble Society - Bartholomew Vex Action Figure

Mezco One 12 Bartholemew Vex Action Figure 008
A disturbance in the Necroverse can only mean one thing…Bartholomew Vex has arrived!

Known by many names, the shape-shifting deceiver Bartholomew Vex has made an art out of being a disruptive force. This deity-trickster enjoys nothing more than inserting himself into the affairs of Atticus Doom. Unlike the Necromagus Prime, Vex’s powers are derived from the natural laws of the universe from which he resides. Some believe this might be the root of Vex’s obsession with Atticus Doom and why he relishes in agitating him so much.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

“HEROES” Video Game Concert World Tour

Heroes Video Game Symphony
The highly acclaimed video game music concert “Heroes: A Video Game Symphony” will be performed at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with the Oregon Symphony in Portland, OR on Jan. 18, 2024. The once-in-a-lifetime experience will feature music and visuals from many of the world’s most iconic video games, as well as new pieces that will highlight music from games such as Diablo, Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, and Assassins Creed, as well as a new arrangement for World of Warcraft. Other upcoming shows next year include: January 31, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico at Arena Monterrey; February 1, 2024 in Mexico City at Arena CDMX; May 11, 2024 at Morsani Hall in Tampa Bay; and July 13, 2024 at Auditorium Theater in Chicago. Tickets for the in-demand shows in Portland and Mexico are available now, while the upcoming show in Tampa Bay will go on sale on Cyber Monday, November 27 at 12:00pm EST; the Chicago show and additional tour dates will be announced soon. To purchase tickets and see an updated schedule of these extraordinary concerts, please visit www.heroes-symphony.com.

Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD Kick Off Holiday Sales

Diamond Select Black Friday Cyber Monday Sales
Black Friday is here, and Cyber Monday will follow, which means it’s time for Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD to offer some Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!

From now until Monday, November 27th at 8:59 PM PST/ 11:59PM EST, you can get discounts on every category of products at Diamondselecttoys.com:

Enotria: The Last Song - Closed Beta Test

Enotria The Last Song Closed Beta Test

Jyamma Games is excited to invite PC players into the world of Canovaccio for a Closed Beta Test. The playtest will allow players to get their first look at Enotria: The Last Song and defeat the powerful Authors who created the Canovaccio and free the world from stagnation, harnessing the power of Ardore.

Thursday, November 23, 2023

The Boys Reveals First Look of Butcher and Homelander in Season Four

The Boys Season 4 Teaser Art- Homelander
Oi, lads, did you miss us? Prime Video has released first-look teaser art of Billy Butcher, portrayed by Karl Urban, and Homelander, portrayed by Antony Starr, from the upcoming Season Four of The Boys, following the explosive season finale of Gen V, where fans got to see Butcher and Homelander’s surprise cameos. The Emmy-nominated global hit series will return in 2024 and stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. 

University Games' Godzilla 3D Crystal Puzzle

University Games Godzilla Ultra Deluxe Original 3D Crystal Puzzle 01
That distinctive, echoing roar is being heard at retail! It’s a forewarning of Godzilla’s arrival.

University Games is set to make a footprint in stores with the thunderous introduction of its all-new Godzilla 3D translucent color puzzle. In its licensing agreement with Toho Co., Ltd, University Games created its 7” Godzilla puzzle as its most intricately sophisticated crystal puzzle in its already successful line of traditional and licensed 3D Crystal Puzzle lines.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's Arrives 11/28 on Digital and 12/12 on Blu-ray

Five Nights at Freddy's Blu-ray

Shattering all-time records at the box-office, Blumhouse’s FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S, the haunting new horror film based on the video game series created by Scott Cawthon, will be available with never-before-seen bonus content on Digital November 28, 2023, and 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD on December 12, 2023, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S killed its theatrical debut breaking various box office records for the genre and Blumhouse. The all-new bonus content gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic animatronics and recreating the immersive world of the game. After accepting a security guard job from Steve (Matthew Lillard; Scream, Scooby Doo), Mike (Josh Hutcherson; The Hunger Games Franchise), discovers an abandoned restaurant may actually be haunted by murderous animatronics.

First Look at Beware the Planet of the Apes #1

Marvel Comics Beware the Planet of the Apes #1
This January, witness an all-new chapter behind the foundation of the Planet of the Apes mythos in BEWARE THE PLANET OF THE APES #1! Written by Marc Guggenheim and drawn by Álvaro López, this four-issue limited series will bring readers back to the groundbreaking original film saga with a prequel adventure to 1968’s Planet of the Apes, the influential movie that kicked off the ape domination of science fiction throughout the ‘70s and beyond!

Today, fans can see a special preview of the debut issue. Starring the franchise’s most beloved characters including Cornelius, Zira, and Nova and seeped in appreciation for the classic style of the initial films, embark on a journey that delivers new insights and secrets behind the history of the PLANET OF THE APES!

Into the Forbidden Zone! In a hostile world run by aggressive gorillas, scientists Cornelius and Zira are the only apes alive who see value in the mute, dumb human race—but even they know human capabilities have severe limits. So when their nephew Lucius goes missing, it is with great trepidation that they turn to a human ally, a young woman who will someday earn the moniker “Nova”...

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Toy Fair 2023: Moose Toys on Beast Lab, Trolls, Bluey, Magic Mixies & More

Moose Toys Beast Lab

Moose Toys brings a jolt of innovation to every retail success, making them a must-see booth at Toy Fair 2023! Their Treasure X line proved to be not only wildly addictive in it's ever-evolving interactive play modes, but highly collectible as kids and adults alike scrambled to snap up mini monsters by the dozen. This year's highly imaginative, fully hands-on lineup includes...

Mad Cave Studios Announces FCBD Silver Titles for 2024

Mad Cave Flash Gordon Free Comic Book Day Comic


Mad Cave Studios is excited to announce its 2024 Free Comic Book Day titles including FLASH GORDON and GATCHAMAN, and Papercutz titles ASTERIX and Nickelodeon's THE LOUD HOUSE! 

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes.

Announcement from X JAPAN

X Japan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X JAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023, at the age of 55.

His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the disease, his condition declined suddenly in October, and he took his last breath in the hospital.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cherished HEATH throughout his lifetime.

Diamond Select Summer 24 Teaser with Star Wars, Marvel, TMNT & More

Diamond Select Dungeons & Dragons Gallery Xanathar Deluxe PVC Diorama 01

It’s almost December, which means it’s time for the new pre-orders to open for Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD! These items are mostly all coming out in Summer 2024, except for next year’s Free Comic Book Day item, which will hit May 4!  Look for items from Dungeons & Dragons, Game of Thrones, JCVD, TMNT, The Matrix, Marvel and Star Wars – it’s the best of all worlds! Find a store near you at comicshoplocator.com, or order online at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com!

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Toy Fair 2023: Premium DNA Resurrecting Retro Toy lines

Toy Fair 2023 Premium DNA Earthworm Jim
A sure way to get a toy collector's attention as a new company on the block is to gobble up a handful of licenses from the awesome 80's and 90's and breathe new life into them. What was once a jumble of badly decomposing, discolored plastic with popping rubber o rings and exploding crotches becomes a newly sculpted thing of beauty, utilizing the original artwork to spark heart bubbles across the toy message boards. Premium DNA started their journey of retro resurrection with some killer vinyl Madballs figures and has followed up with a Toy Fair 2023 showing that has people signing over their paychecks. 

Full Line-Up of Free Comic Book Day 2024 Comic Books Announced

Free Comic Book Day 2023

The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Retailer Selection Committee has selected forty-eight comic book titles for the industry's most anticipated annual event to take place on Saturday, May 4, at participating comic shops worldwide.

A committee of comic shop retailers chose forty-eight titles to be available on Free Comic Book Day: twelve Gold Sponsor comics and thirty-six Silver Sponsor comics that give fans an opportunity to discover new titles and genres. This year’s selection of Silver Sponsor comics includes beloved franchises such as Star Wars, Monster High, Maleificent, Doctor Who, Street Fighter, and One Piece. Other notable Silver Sponsor titles are available from ABLAZE, Archie Comics, First Second Books, Massive Publishing and more.

Fanhome Collaborates with MGM on ROBOCOP Build-Up Model

Fanhome ROBOCOP  Build-Up Model
Fanhome, the leader in subscription-based collections and models, today announced a collaboration with MGM, the intellectual property rights owner of the RoboCop franchise, to bring the film’s legendary cyborg law enforcement officer home to fans with the RoboCop build-up subscription. 

Incredibly detailed and fully articulated, this impressive film-accurate reproduction of the cyborg police officer is now available in a never-before-seen model that no RoboCop and action film fan will want to miss. 

More information and sign-up details are available now at: https://shorturl.at/aepDF

Subscriptions are open and shipping now. 

Steve Aoki and Kolex drop HiROQUEST Collector’s Edition

HiROQUEST Collectors Edition
Prepare for a multi-platform journey crafted by Steve Aoki, brimming with heroism, wonder, and exploration, as the global superstar presents his forthcoming record HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix. Along with the highly anticipated release, Aoki unveils the HiROQUEST Collectors Edition—an exclusive companion to the new album, available in limited quantities for his most dedicated fans. 

This special edition includes a HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix CD, the official HiROQUEST GRAPHIC NOVEL, and four exceptionally rare trading cards from an exclusive 12-card set. Each Collectors Edition will contain four cards chosen at random, including numbered chase cards for lucky collectors. Fans can now elevate their HiROQUEST experience with the official pre-order launch of the HiROQUEST Collectors Edition, beginning on November 21st, 2023, with delivery scheduled for February. 

Friday, November 17, 2023

Toy Fair 2023: WowWee's Dog-E The One In A Million Robot Dog & More

Toy Fair 2023 WowWee Dog-E
For all the single, grown folks in the audience who have no immediate plans of cleaning up after an adorable animal, no matter how adorable it may be...THIS TOY IS FOR YOU!!

As soon as you uncrate this pup, the minting process begins, revealing a unique combination of colorful lights, sounds and personality traits. Dog-E moves and sounds like a real dog with a cute forward run, wagging tail and over 200 sounds and reactions.

DC Announces "The Joker Year One"

DC Comics The Joker Year One 01
DC’s ongoing Dawn of DC publishing initiative is heading toward a thrilling, high-stakes adventure in 2024, and in February, within the pages of Batman, readers will discover a terrifying story featuring the greatest villain in pop culture history! After the current “Mindbomb” story concludes in January’s Batman #141, the Dark Knight will discover the terrible secret behind his greatest enemy! Told in three parts, “The Joker Year One” will ship weekly in February 2024.

“The Joker Year One” begins in Batman #142 by Chip Zdarsky, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, Andrea Sorrentino, Alejandro Sánchez and Dave Stewart. In part one, the tragic “death” of the leader of the Red Hood Gang in a vat of chemicals has become the subject of myth…but what is the heartbreaking and gruesome tale of the monster who walked away from that violent birth? From the first pages of “The Joker Year One” onward, eager readers will be questioning everything they know about The Joker!

And how does it affect Batman’s distant future? Within each issue of “The Joker Year One,” artists Andrea Sorrentino and Dave Stewart illustrate a story juxtaposed to show the far-reaching impact The Joker will have on DC’s Caped Crusader!

Terry Moore Announced as Commemorative Artist for FCBD 2024

Terry Moore Announced as Commemorative Artist for FCBD 2024
Diamond Comic Distributors is excited to reveal the commemorative artwork for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2024. Fan-favorite creator Terry Moore has created a one-of-a-kind design featuring his beloved characters Francine and Katchoo, emphasizing the community and friendship that come from exploring the pages of a comic book. The design will serve as the commemorative t-shirt and poster for FCBD 2024.

Under the banner of Abstract Studio, Terry Moore has been publishing his groundbreaking comics and graphic novels for almost thirty years. His award-winning work, Strangers in Paradise, carved out a unique space for him in the world of American comics. Debuting in 1993, when The Death of Superman and other super-hero titles were dominating comic book sales, Moore set out to explore a different narrative with Strangers in Paradise, one that would eventually be termed “slice-of-life dramedy.” The story centers on the lives of Francine and Katchoo, a pair of twenty-something best friends who eventually fall in love. The fan-favorite series features romance, action, intrigue, and Moore’s signature humor. Strangers in Paradise was in publication for fourteen years, during which time it received great critical and commercial acclaim, including wins for an Eisner Award, a Reuben Award, and a GLADD Award for Best Comic.

Celebrate Four Decades of A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story movie poster
Fathom Events’ Big Screen Classics series wraps up 2023 with the beloved 1983 comedy “A Christmas Story”—returning to theaters nationwide in honor of its 40TH Anniversary on Sunday, December 10 at 4pm and 7pm local time, and Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm local time.

It's the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing from Santa more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. As he trudges through the snow to school, faces the neighborhood bully and visits a malevolent department store Santa Claus, Ralphie connives, conspires, and campaigns for the most fabulous Christmas present ever in this heartwarming, hysterical and sweetly nostalgic holiday film.

Cryptozoic Launches Adventure Time Card Wars 10th Anniversary Kickstarter Campaign

Cryptozoic Entertainment Adventure Time Card Wars 10th Anniversary 01
Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of tabletop games, trading cards, and collectibles, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, today announced the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the Adventure Time Card Wars 10th Anniversary. Fans can pledge now on Kickstarter.

Based on the “Card Wars” episodes of Cartoon Network’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning animated series, Adventure Time, the Adventure Time Card Wars tabletop games from Cryptozoic have been hugely popular with fans in the last decade, spawning over 10 product releases. The campaign brings together all six original packs into the new Adventure Time Card Wars: Ultimate Collection featuring nearly 500 game cards, with new game content to be unlocked during the campaign. In addition, fans can preorder the Deluxe Edition of the Doubles Tournament game, the Collector’s Storage Box, a playmat, card sleeves, and much more.

Blumhouse Original Horror IMAGINARY

Blumhouse Imaginary Movie Poster 01

He’s not imaginary… and he’s not your friend.

From Blumhouse, the genre-defining masterminds behind FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S and M3GAN, comes an original horror that taps into the innocence of imaginary friends – and begs the question: Are they really figments of childhood imagination or is something more terrifying lying just beneath?

When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

MONDO Masters of the Universe: Panthor 1:6 Scale Figure

MONDO Masters of the Universe Panthor 6th Scale Figure 01

At last … Skeletor’s ride or die Panthor is ready to square off with He-Man and Battle Cat for Eternia supremacy! 

To concoct our ultimate 1/6 scale Panthor, you know we had to bring back the Battle Cat crew, including concept designer and MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE scholar Emiliano Santalucia, Eternia’s finest sculptors Tommy Hodges and Matthew Black and painter Mark Bristow, official MOTU packaging artist Florian Bertmer, and of course, photographer and keeper of Snake Mountain Raúl Barrero.  

The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour

GUNDAM BASE MOBILE USA TOUR

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America ("BNTCA") is set to embark cross country with the Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour, kicking off at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in Las Vegas from November 16, 2023. Here fans will get hands-on experience with Gunpla workshops, purchase exclusive model kits, and take part in various activities including unique photo-ops, playing video games and more! Additional Gunpla model kits will be available for purchase online. The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour will make its final stop at Fan Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5-7, 2024.

Toy Fair 2023: Super 7 Tug At Your Halloween Heart Strings

Super 7 Halloween Kids ReAction Figures
I often feel like Super 7 and Funko are in an epic, nonstop battle to see who can take on the most licenses in a year and show them off at Toy Fair 2023. LET THEM FIGHT!! This year, Super 7 Founder Brian Flynn showed us the latest with offerings from...

Universal Monsters including a Glow in the Dark Ultimates Metaluna Mutant Action Figure, Creature from the Black Lagoon Full Color Super Cyborg, and SOAKIES (in Black and White, Halloween Orange, and Standard Color ways featuring The Invisible Man, Frankenstein, The Bride, The Mummy, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman and the Metaluna Mutant!!)

Toy Fair 2023: Trick or Treat Studios Action Figure Lineup

Trick or Treat Studios GWAR Action Figures

Trick or Treat Studios...They ain't just making amazing masks anymore! Taking on action figures in a range of sizes, Trick or Treat is proving great artists can do ANYTHING. I mean, sculpting is sculpting, right? This year's Toy Fair 2023 showing included...

Return of the Living Dead's TAR MAN (my favorite zombie of all time, natch) in a Uneeds Supplies 12 inch scaled figure set that includes his barrel, two face plates for the top, the halved-puppy, an extra head, and a BRAAAAAAAIN for munching.

Toys"R"Us to Open a Flagship Store at Mall of America In Time for the Holiday Season

Toys R Us
WHP Global ("WHP" or the "Company"), parent company of Toys"R"Us®, announced today the location of its second U.S. flagship store at Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment destination in North America. Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go! Retail Group with additional flagship locations opening next year.

TERRIFIER 3 Teaser and Poster

TERRIFIER 3 Teaser

Cineverse, in partnership with Bloody Disgusting, unveiled today the online teaser for Terrifier 3. 

This development follows the recent announcement that Terrifier 3 will hit theaters nationwide on October 25, 2024.

During the re-release of Terrifier 2 in theaters on November 1, which came in at number 5 in gross box office, fans had the opportunity to catch the Terrifier 3 teaser. The teaser also revealed an intriguing twist—the upcoming installment will be Christmas-themed, adding an extra layer of anticipation for horror enthusiasts. In the third installment of Damien Leone’s breakout horror film, Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve. 

PAX East Returns to Boston March 21-24, 2024

PAX East
Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal PAX East returns to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) from Thursday, March 21, to Sunday, March 24, 2024, for a big birthday bash celebrating the event series’ 20th anniversary. Badges will go on sale this Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET.

From its humble beginnings in Bellevue in 2004, Penny Arcade Expo grew from a local event receiving a little over 3,000 attendees in its first iteration to an international series of events gathering millions of gaming fans across Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, and Melbourne. 

Monday, November 13, 2023

Tickets On Sale Now for Hayao Miyazaki’s “THE BOY AND THE HERON”

HAYAO MIYAZAKI’S The Boy and the Heron

Tickets are on sale now for THE BOY AND THE HERON, the highly anticipated new film from legendary, Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, and celebrated animation house, Studio Ghibli. GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of award-winning animation from around the globe, will bring the film to cinemas nationwide on December 8, 2023, following preview engagements in New York and Los Angeles beginning November 22. IMAX Exclusive Early Access screenings will be held on December 4, and additional Early Access Fan Events will be available on December 6 in other premium large formats. The film will be released in its original Japanese with English subtitles, as well as a new English language version, which features the voices of Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Robert Pattinson, and Florence Pugh. The film will also be released in IMAX premium formats – the first film in the Studio Ghibli catalog to do so. 

“I Am Kenough” Ken Doll Pre-Order Ends 11/14

Mattel Barbie Movie I Am Kenough Ken Doll 001

He was complete and worthy just as he was. He was perfectly molded, deserving of both admiration and success. He was more than enough in Barbie Land – he was, in fact, “Kenough.” Thanks to Ryan Gosling’s performance of Ken’s self-discovery in Barbie The Movie, this moment inspired millions around the world and became immediately iconic. Our Ken doll is sculpted in Ryan Gosling’s likeness, and wears the hoodie that is also the must-have, real-life apparel item of the year.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Star Trek: Picard – Legacy Collection Available Now on Blu-ray

Star Trek The Picard Legacy Collection

Star Trek: The Picard Legacy Collection is now available from Paramount Home Entertainment!

The limited edition individually numbered 54-Disc Blu-ray collection features one of a kind packaging that houses every series and film featuring Jean-Luc Picard. Along with over 35 hours of special features, films and series include “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Seasons 1-7,” “Star Trek: Picard – Seasons 1-3,” Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Nemesis, and Star Trek: Insurrection.  This limited set also includes an exclusive edition of The Wisdom of Picard featuring brand new artwork and quotes, along with a one-of-a-kind deck of playing cards, a magnet sheet featuring all of Captain Picard’s badges and four custom Chateau Picard drink coasters.

Factory Entertainment Recruits Beatles Fans To Launch The Yellow Submarine

Factory Entertainment The Beatles Yellow Submarine Replica 1
Factory Entertainment, a leading manufacturer of entertainment collectibles, today announced the latest addition of its ever-expanding range of pop-culture offerings: a studio scale model of The Beatles Yellow Submarine, but they need your help in making it a reality..

Over 200 artists worked tirelessly to create the surreal style of 1968’s The Beatles: Yellow Submarine feature-length musical fantasy motion-picture. No physical models of the Yellow Submarine were ever created for the production. To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the film, as well as the beloved Beatles song on which it's based, Factory Entertainment wanted to honor this psychedelic icon by realizing it as a real-world, studio scale model.

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Mondo's New Stranger Things and Squid Game Posters

MONDO Hans Woody Stranger Things Art Print
Mondo recently shared details about the availability of their latest posters from two popular series - Stranger Things and Squid Game! As part of the celebration of STRANGER THINGS Day, Mondo has released their new screenprint poster by Hans Woody featuring popular characters, including Eleven and Vecna, which fans of the show can now purchase! In addition, fans of the popular Netflix series Squid Game can now claim the highly anticipated poster by Seoul-based illustrator and artist Jiwoon Pak, which features the iconic animatronic doll Young-hee and is available in English and Korean variants.

Stranger Things Poster

7-color screenprint on French Construction Pure White

New Omnibus Collects Godzilla's Original Marvel Comic Series

GODZILLA: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS HC
In 1977, Godzilla became one of Marvel Comics’ biggest stars, headlining a hit solo series set in the heart of the Marvel Universe! Now, thanks to an exciting new collaboration with Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, this host of monumental Godzilla escapades costarring your favorite Marvel heroes will be collected next year in GODZILLA: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS!

Marvel’s take on Japan’s greatest export represented an incredible creative collaboration between two comic book pioneers: Doug Moench, known for his definitive run of Master of Kung Fu and co-creating Moon Knight, and Herb Trimpe, known for his seminal work on Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. In October 2024, fans can dive into all 24 issues of this fondly remembered chapter of Godzilla’s legacy, each one gloriously remastered and presented in color for the first time, in this long-awaited omnibus collection!

MST3K Mega Turkey Day Marathon Telethon

This Thanksgiving, fans of cheesy movies can rejoice with the return of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon! Continuing a three and a half decades’-long movie-riffing tradition, this year features extra helpings of cinematic turkey, spilling some of its gravy into Black Friday and beyond for the first-ever Mega Turkey Day Marathon Telethon!

Premiering on Thanksgiving Day like the series itself did in 1988, The Mega Turkey Day Marathon Telethon will showcase a whopping 24 classic MST3K episodes over the course of two days. The event begins at 9 am ET on Thursday, November 23rd and concludes Saturday, November 25th at 9 am ET in tandem with the conclusion of the MST3K Season 14 crowdfunding campaign. Will MST3K raise $4.8 million to produce a new season of episodes? You decide, by visiting Showmaker.MST3K.com. It’s going to be bonkers in more ways than one!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition is live on Zoop

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Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever.  Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. The book launches today on the crowdfunding platform Zoop. 

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love.  The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11x17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others.  The campaign offers fans the choice between two different covers - one by Jim Lee, and the other by the aforementioned Buscema.