Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Dynamite Sets the Stage for Harley Quinn Meets Elvira

Harley Quinn Meets Elvira
Dynamite Entertainment, DC, and Queen "B" Productions today announced an incredible crossover set to be the perfect match of two of the most beloved and provocative women in fiction, as the one and only cupid of crime, Harley Quinn, will meet the maven of the macabre, Elvira, in an upcoming comic book series!

This extraordinary collaboration has been championed by all involved—including Elvira herself—resulting in a mashup between two pop culture icons that fans will be sure to adore.

Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season Coming To DVD April 1

Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season

Get your favorite back-to-school outfit ready as school is back in session with the highly anticipated release of Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season on DVD on April 1, from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Follow the lives of the staff we have grown to know and love working at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, and go down memory lane with all 14 hilarious, wholesome and "educational" episodes from the third season. Pre-order your copy beginning February 18.

Early Access Adrenaline Rush Previews for NOVOCAINE

Novocaine Early Access Screenings
Paramount Pictures announced today a series of national early access screenings for the upcoming film Novocaine. Additionally, in a special collaboration, Paramount has partnered with Fantastic Fest to host the film’s first-ever fan screening event. 

On Saturday, March 8, at 7:00PM local time, over 1,200 theaters across the U.S. and Canada will participate in the “Early Access Adrenaline Rush Preview” of Novocaine in advance of its wide release on March 14. 

Crumbly Action Platformer “The Strongest TOFU”

The Strongest Tofu

The Strongest TOFU, the ultimate condensed soy milk action platformer from developer Zounoashi Games and publisher Phoenixx, is now available on Nintendo Switch.

Monday, February 17, 2025

Fans Abuzz for Image's THE HIVE

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Buzzy new series launch, The Hive—by creators AJ Lieberman (Cowboy Ninja Viking, Term Life, Batman: Gotham Knights) and Mike Henderson (Nailbiter, The Forged, Cable: Love & Chrome)—has readers swarming comic shops to pick up the debut issue, leading to a quick sell out of inventory at the distributor level. Image Comics is fast-tracking the series for reprint this week in order to keep up with escalating demand.

The reprint issue of The Hive #1 will also feature exciting new cover art by Henderson.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Streaming Exclusively on Paramount+ February 18

Sonic 3
Today, Paramount+ announced that Paramount Pictures and SEGA’s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3, the third feature film installment in the beloved, ever-expanding SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Cinematic Universe, will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting February 18 in the U.S. and Canada.* Fans of the storied video game franchise can catch up on the events leading up to the threequel by checking out the first two films in the trilogy via the service’s SONIC THE HEDGEHOG collection which also features retro animated series following the mischievous blue hero as well as the record-breaking Paramount+ original event series, KNUCKLES. Following the third film’s release, the combined viewership of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 skyrocketed an impressive 185 percent. Paramount Pictures recently announced that the next installment, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4, will hit theaters on March 19, 2027.

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Shout! TV Presents: A Marathon of Magic

Shout! TV Presents: A Marathon of Magic
Shout! TV proudly presents a Marathon of Magic, celebrating all things magic with classic TV and movies featuring the mystical arts. Streaming all day February 22, the marathon features classic episodes and specials from Breaking The Magician’s Code, as well as feature films Rough Magic and Magic. During the marathon, viewers will be treated to magical performances from renowned magicians, recorded exclusively for Shout! TV. See the full programming schedule below. 

Friday, February 14, 2025

Storm King Comics PAUSE

Storm King Comics PAUSE
For seemingly no reason, and with no advance warning, the world comes to a stop for everyone except one man, who goes on a mission to uncover the mystery in PAUSE, a new six-issue comics series from John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction, an imprint of Storm King Comics.

Issue No. 1 of John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction — PAUSE will debut exclusively in comic book stores on February 26, 2025, with subsequent issues available monthly through July.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Super Impulse's World's Smallest Plush

Super Impulse World's Smallest Plush
What is it about reducing things down to pocket-sized that drives kids and adults crazy?? For me and other toy photographers, mini-sizing toys means our action figures have toys of their own,,,which makes for some amusing shots. Five Below's mini food offerings have been a major score in this respect, as toy photographers have no limitations for food and drink on which their subjects may chow down. Arguably, the originators of the down-sizing movement, Super Impulse, must look at their competitors with a "been there done that" attitude, making the task of finding NEW objects to minify more challenging. So...how about plush?

SPIN MASTER Developing Live Action BAKUGAN Feature Film

Bakugan
Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, announced today it is developing a live-action Bakugan® feature film, with Brad Peyton signed on to direct, write, and produce. Peyton and Lindsay Harbert are collaborating with Spin Master Entertainment on the development of the screenplay based on the global franchise. Originally launched in 2007, Bakugan became a global phenomenon anchored by a highly successful and innovative toy line, anime adventure series, robust digital content, and a popular card game.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Prime Video Debuts Explosive New Trailer for The Wheel of Time Season Three

Prime Video The Wheel of Time Season Three
Today, Prime Video released an exciting new full-length trailer for the upcoming third season of The Wheel of Time, which will premiere globally on March 13, 2025. The Wheel of Time is based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling and epic fantasy book series of the same name, and is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. 

The action-packed trailer highlights this season’s high-stakes drama and gives a peek into its changing world, where the powerful Aes Sedai, Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike), is tormented by her visions of the future, and Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) struggles to fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn - will he choose the Light or let the Darkness consume him?  

TULA LOTAY Cover Revealed for WE’RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US

Image Comics We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us 001
Image Comics is pleased to reveal a stunning variant cover by Tula Lotay (Supreme: Blue Rose) for the highly anticipated, upcoming series launch, We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us—by Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank—currently being adapted for film starring Oscar nominee Liam Neeson) and artist Stefano Landini (Daredevil, Prodigy)—set to hit shelves when both series launch this March.

"Stefano and I have been working on this project together for a few years now and it has been one of the most rewarding books I've ever been involved with," said Rosenberg. "But definitely having an artist like Tula show us her beautiful interpretation of our characters has been one of my favorite moments."

Toy Fair 2025: The Anderson Collection from Master Replicas

Toy Fair 2025 Master Replicas The Anderson Collection 004
Visionary pioneer Gerry Anderson created a world full of captivating characters, spectacular vehicles and exciting stories that are beloved by generations of fans around the world. Now you can create your own miniature adventures with The Anderson Collection.

Netflix’s SAKAMOTO DAYS Mid-Season Trailer Debut

Netflix’s SAKAMOTO DAYS Mid-Season Trailer Debut 001
Watch an All New Trailer for the Record-Breaking Anime Adaptation of the Hit Manga, Which Has Spent 4 Weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10 List!

As new enemies emerge, the stakes for Taro and his crew have never been higher. Watch SAKAMOTO DAYS every Saturday at 6:30 AM PST only on Netflix. Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

Toy Fair 2025: Master Replicas Star Trek Plans

Master Replicas Star Trek Delta Series 003
Flashing back to the UK Toy Fair coverage of long long ago, we found a fantastic surprise in Master Replicas,  revived and ready for battle with a host of scifi licenses already fleshed out as action figures and model star ships to make all sizes of space-loving brains explode on sight. For some reason, Star Trek doesn't get as much love as they should in the collectibles category, so we were eager to show off MR's line of action figures! 

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Penultimate Issue of ULTRAMEGA by James Harren

Image Comics ULTRAMEGA by James Harren 001
Today Skybound and Image Comics unveiled a first look at interior pages and variant covers from Ultramega #8, the penultimate chapter of the Eisner Award-nominated series. From creator, writer, and artist James Harren (BPRD, Rumble) and colorist Dave Stewart (Hellboy, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!), the all-new issue will be available at comic book shops on March 5, 2025. 

The series was recently extended one issue for an epic conclusion in the upcoming issue #9. 

To face the darkness ahead, Noah must train with the Ultramega masters and awaken his every instinct in order to wield their ancient techniques. Meanwhile, the Queen and the Kid unleash carnage on Earth. 

Mondo’s MOTU – Evil-Lyn 1/6 Scale Figure Timed Edition Available NOW

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Mondo, in collaboration with Mattel, recently announced a brand-new line and figure, the Masters of the Universe: Evil-Lyn 1/6 Scale Figure - Timed Edition, is now available for purchase until Friday, 2/21 at 10 AM PT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET.

Drawing inspiration from the original Masters of the Universe toy line to 200x and beyond, our definitive version of the Evil Warrior Goddess is packed with premium details including a fabric cape and skirt, plus faux fur shoulder and boot toppers. 

HEROES OF MOUNT DRAGON Launching on PC in June /Nintendo Switch in September

Heroes of Mount Dragon Annoucement Trailer
Indie studio RuniQ today announced its co-op side-scrolling brawler, Heroes of Mount Dragon, is launching this June on PC and on Nintendo Switch in September, with the first playable demo now available on Steam as part of this week’s Steam Couch Co-Op Festival.

Heroes of Mount Dragon is a nostalgic blend of fantasy and colorful Saturday morning cartoons with hand-drawn 2D realms and textures seamlessly integrated into a vibrant 3D environment. Players can experience thrilling side-scrolling action in this fast-paced brawler, selecting from an array of dragon-morphing heroes and battles alongside or against friends, both locally or online. These heroes unleash unique powerful abilities, utilize strategic power-ups and even sabotage opponents with mischievous curses!

Monday, February 10, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Neopets Bounding Into The New Year

Neopets
Neopets (https://www.neopets.com) is embracing its roots and 2024 has been pivotal for the gaming brand, with daily active users (DAU) reaching new peak at nearly 250,000 and monthly active users (MAU) surpassing 400,000, reflecting a 3X growth since the company has become a small independent studio and the highest in the past decade. While these milestones are early signs of renewed connection with fans, Neopets sees this as the beginning of its community-driven journey to revive one of the most iconic gaming titles in history.

AMC Unveils Exhilarating Opening Minutes of "Dark Winds" Season 3

AMC Dark Winds Season 3 Preview
AMC Networks today released the chilling first five minutes of the premiere episode of Dark Winds Season 3, giving fans a glimpse at the new threat facing Lt. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) in the highly anticipated season. The critically acclaimed noir drama series stars McClarnon (The Son, Westworld, Fargo), Kiowa Gordon (The Red Road, Roswell, New Mexico), Jessica Matten (Rez Ball, Tribal, Burden of Truth) and Deanna Allison (Accused, Edge of America). 

US Invades Canada in WE STAND ON GUARD

Image Comics WE STAND ON GUARD 001
The fan-favorite backlist graphic novel, We Stand on Guard, by New York Times bestselling writer Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Paper Girls) and artist Steve Skroce (Doc Frankenstein, storyboard artist for The Matrix) is seeing a resurgence in popularity this month in light of current events surrounding the United States-Canada trade relations.

Available in both trade paperback and hardcover, orders piling up this week exceeded total sales for the title in the past year. The limited edition deluxe hardcover is currently nearing a complete sell-out at the distributor and copies of the paperback are flying off the shelves at record speed.

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: The Loyal Subjects on JEM Revival

The Loyal Subjects JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Jem Classic 12inch Fashion Doll 002
These days, it's not surprising to hear of iconic retro toy lines enjoying a revival through new toy companies showing their love, but it's been astounding to see these releases hitting the shelves of our local Walmart, making them available to all! Nacelle have blown minds by putting Sectaurs back on the pegs, hanging next to NECA's most modern Ninja Turtle releases. Now, The loyal Subjects continue their ride in the way back machine which started with Rainbow Brite and Strawberry Shortcake. Let's cheer them on as they go from Berrytastic to Truly Outrageous!

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Big Game Spot

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Big Game Spot
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. 

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. 

The JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH Big Game Spot

Jurassic World Rebirth The Big Game Spot
Big game. Bigger dinosaurs

A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. 

Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind. 

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Schleich's ELDRADOR CREATURES Get Animated

Schleich Eldrador Creatures
Kids and family entertainment venture Toon2Tango, a LEONINE Animation Studios company, has signed an agreement with the globally successful toy manufacturer and leading international brand of authentic play figurines Schleich GmbH to develop and produce a 52x11’-part CGI animated entertainment content based on Schleich’s famous toy line ELDRADOR®CREATURES.

Dynamite Kids Presents "The Ice Children"

Dynamite Kids Presents "The Ice Children"
Dynamite Kids, Dynamite Entertainment’s new juvenile imprint, is excited to announce the North American rights acquisition of M. G. Leonard’s The Ice Children, author of the award-winning bestselling Adventures on Trains series and Twitch. Dynamite acquired North American Rights including audio from Cathryn Gregory at Macmillan Publishers International Limited.

The book is a modern fairytale adventure celebrating the magic and wonder of winter in all its forms by M.G. Leonard, the award-winning, bestselling author of Adventures on Trains, Twitch, and Beetle Boy. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, the hardback book features gorgeous illustrations in black-and-white throughout by Penny Neville-Lee complementing Leonard’s tale. It’s a perfect gift for boys and girls ages 8-12.

Peanuts Playpaks from Cryptozoic

Cryptozoic Peanuts Playpaks 001
Happiness is… Peanuts! Join the Peanuts gang and celebrate 75 years of laughter with this easy-to-collect Playpaks set. Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, each five-card pack is filled with cool images, stickers, standees, and activities showcasing beloved characters.

Peanuts Playpaks: 75 Years feature fun on both sides of most cards! Fans can collect the Base/Color It Set and five Chase Sets: Foil/Activity, Sticker/Puzzle, Standee, Scratch ’n’ Sniff/How to Draw, and Temporary Tattoo. There is something exciting for Peanuts fans of all ages! 

Friday, February 7, 2025

Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert

Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert
Set forth on a sonorous sojourn with Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert!

An epic celebration of a decade of digging, featuring the most beloved tunes from the legendary Shovel Knight series. Our live orchestral and rock ensemble will take you on an adventure through the game’s melodies and themes, with vibrant arrangements by the Grammy-winning artist Charlie Rosen and Shovel Knight’s irrepressible composer Jake Kaufman, with HD gameplay footage shown on screen.

'LOS ANGELES RISING' Featuring Unreleased Recordings From Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Gary Numan, Devo & more

LOS ANGELES RISING - WILDFIRE RELIEF BENEFIT COMPILATION ALBUM

Today, we are pleased to share news on LOS ANGELES RISING, a benefit comp for Los Angles Fire Victims. The comp was crystallized and brought into being by a stellar team from the music community of LA.

Together, musician Kevin Haskins (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) and Record Producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, IDLES) merged to create this compilation after witnessing the tragic destruction of the homes and livelihoods of so many fellow artists in the LA wild fires.

DC Prepping its ‘Summer of Superman’

Action Comics #1 Golden Age–Size Facsimile Edition

Today, DC announced its plans for a “Summer of Superman” publishing initiative. Featuring an incredible lineup of comic books and graphic novels for fans of all ages, ”Summer of Superman” celebrates the Man of Steel’s enduring legacy as a pop culture icon, and a symbol of truth, justice, and hope, and his first comic book appearance in the historic Action Comics #1 in 1938.

Japan’s Legendary Manga Series Kingdom Debuts in English

VIZ Kingdom Manga Series

VIZ Media proudly announced today that Kingdom, one of Japan’s most celebrated manga series, will finally make its long-awaited debut in English, bringing Yasuhisa Hara’s epic historical saga to a brand-new global audience. With over 110 million copies sold worldwide, Kingdom has inspired an anime adaptation, two live-action films, PlayStation and mobile games, and a devoted international fanbase. Now, this monumental series will be fully accessible to English-speaking readers for the first time, publishing November 11, 2025. Kingdom will also join the Shonen Jump service following the release of each graphic novel..

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Hot Wheels Reveals All-New Formula 1 Product Line

Mattel Hot Wheels Formula 1 Toy Line 005

Following the successful launch of the first limited edition Hot Wheels Formula 1® car in 2024 and the announcement of a multi-year licensing partnership with Formula 1®, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has today revealed additional products from the Hot Wheels Formula 1® collection due to hit shelves in 2025.

Literary Organizations Fire Back at Anti-Trans Executive Order

trans pride flag
On January 20, the White House issued an executive order stating that the United States government will only recognize two sexes, male and female, as defined “at conception.” The ripple effect of this order will undoubtedly affect public schools, public libraries, and the literature that is shelved in both.

Among the many harms it causes, the order targeting transgender, intersex, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming Americans threatens unconstitutional censorship that could have a grave impact on literature for years to come. In dismissing trans, intersex, and nonbinary identities, the order blacklists LGBTQIA+ literature and invites the government to dictate the perspectives, beliefs, and identities that can exist in public forums receiving federal funding, amounting to financial coercion through the arbitrary withholding of funds. This censorship may begin with LGBTQIA+ perspectives, but it will not end there: allowing the government to censor one group erodes the First Amendment rights of all Americans, creating a precedent for silencing dissenting voices.

Modern Bluegrass Legends The SteelDrivers Sign With Label Icon Sun Records

The Steeldrivers Outrun on Sun Records
For two decades now, bluegrass-rooted quintet The SteelDrivers have woven together country, soul, blues, Americana, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic sound all their own. With four Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award to their name, along with a host of nods from IBMA, Americana Music Association, and more, The SteelDrivers have forged a path out of progressing a genre with the help of outside musical influences, not unlike their new label partner, Sun Records, who laid the foundation for early rock and roll with a blend of musicians and styles in its original Memphis, Tennessee, recording studio.

Catagrams is Out of the Bag

Catagrams
If you’re in need of some relaxation, you’ll be happy to hear that Catagrams has landed on the App Store and Google Play. The game is FREE and features beautiful drawings, a hearty challenge, and a seriously chill atmosphere :)

Some felines in Catagrams enjoy adventure and world travel, while others prefer snoozing on a sleepy summer day. Picture frames abound, but there are missing pieces! Players are tasked with matching threads and creating words – unlocking hand-drawn illustrations and fashionable accessories for each cat. “Daily Puzzles,” which are included in the base game, keep things fresh and are sure to challenge even the sharpest (clawed) of wordsmiths.

DUNE: PROPHECY: The Complete First Season on 4K, Blu-ray, & DVD May 13

DUNE: PROPHECY: The Complete First Season
The wait is over for Dune fans! Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, in partnership with HBO and Legendary Entertainment, is bringing the highly anticipated HBO Original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY: The Complete First Season to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 13, 2025. The series is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television. Get ready to binge all 6 episodes from the epic sci-fi adventure, along with over an hour of bonus content including 5 extended featurettes and an all-new, never-before-seen featurette exclusive to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. Pre-order your copy today.

DUNE: PROPHECY: The Complete First Season is also available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

New Diamond Select in Stores: Godzilla, John Wick, Jack Skellington and More

Diamond Select Toys Godzilla Legends in 3-D Godzilla 1974 10-Inch Resin Bust 002
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a new shipment of collectibles to your local comic shop courtesy of Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD! This week, there are action figures, busts and statues from Godzilla, House of the Dragon, John Wick, Nightmare Before Christmas 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!

Bad Fox Studios' DUNGEONFELL

Bad Fox Studios' DUNGEONFELL Screenshot 2
Bad Fox Studios are excited to announce that Dungeonfell, a tactical team-based Roguelite, will be available on Steam on February 21.

Dungeonfell is an immersive adventure where players lead a team of Delvers through ever-changing dungeons. Face relentless hordes of monsters and unravel the corruption hidden at the dungeon’s core.

Monster High Skullector Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Wedding Doll 2Pk

Mattel Monster High Skullector Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Wedding Doll 2Pk 010
Mattel, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, have unveiled their Monster High® Skullector ™ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Wedding Doll 2Pk available exclusively on Amazon on Friday, February 7.  

Inspired by the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, this haunting collector's set brings to life the infamous wedding scene from the film, featuring the mischievous ghost in their signature pinstriped suit and Lydia Deetz in her unforgettable red tulle gown, both ready for their chaotic nuptials. With deluxe packaging and two doll stands for display, this Beetlejuice Beetlejuice x Monster High Skullector 2-pack is perfect for Beetlejuice enthusiasts and Monster High fans alike. 

Toy Fair 2025: Let’s Be Onyx Partnering with Universal for Pop-Art Collectibles

Universal Logo
LBO Collective (aka Let’s Be Onyx) a team of toy industry veterans and tastemakers, is proud to announce a licensing partnership with Universal Products & Experiences. This landmark collaboration brings timeless NBCUniversal properties like Jaws, Back to the Future, Universal Monsters, Battlestar Galactica and more with new and exciting iterations within the collectibles space, with a focus on creating high-quality action figures, model kits, statues, and art prints.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Zombie Sailor on BLOODSPORT

Zombie Sailor Toys Bloodsport Action Figures 001
Zombie Sailor's Toys is delighted to introduce a new line of premium-quality, 4.5-inch-scale adult collector action figures based on the classic film, Bloodsport (1988), developed in partnership with MGM Studios.

U.S. Army Captain Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) goes absent without leave after traveling to Hong Kong following an invitation to the Kumite, a clandestine, highly violent martial arts tournament held within the Chinese underworld, open only to the world's most lethal warriors.

Dynamite's Wacky Races Hit the Tracks This April

Dynamite Comics Wacky Races 001
This April Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products invite fans to rev their engines and join in the Wacky Races, in an extra-sized, fun-filled comics celebration of the classic Hanna-Barbera franchise.

Strap on your goggles and hit those gas pedals, as Giant-Size Wacky Races is geared up at the starting line with three thrilling chapters of high-octane adventure from the creative team of writer Ivan Cohen, superstar artist in the making Mariano Benitez Chapo, and colorist Nick Caponi.

Toy Fair 2025: Mezco's Goonies Never Say Die

Toy Fair 2025 Mezco 5 Points The Goonies Action Figures 007
We are still a solid month away from the New York leg of Toy Fair, with new news and images dropping on our toy-loving craniums every day, so let's get to it! Today, we head back over to the UK for Spring Fair, where our favorite toy companies have been known to hide a preview or two. In this moment, MEZCO grabs the spotlight with a focus on their new 5 points action figure line and the toys we probably SHOULD have gotten when movies like The Goonies originally hit...

Get ready for a wild treasure hunt fueled by friendship and determination—the Goonies are joining the 5 Points lineup!

Packed with imaginative escapades, witty banter, and memorable characters, The Goonies is a beloved cult classic that has captured the hearts of generations since its release in 1985. Straight from the timeless adventure film, this set includes 5 members of the Goonies: Mikey, Chunk, Data, Mouth, and Sloth, each with a black display base and their own unique accessories.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Playmobil Shows Us The Future

Toy Fair 2025 Playmobil Sky Trails 001
Following last year's announcement of a ‘departure into the future’ at the International Toy Fair, Playmobil 2025 is following up on this promise. The new motto is: ‘The future is now’.

With a new and future-proof brand positioning and communication strategy, Playmobil is becoming an umbrella brand with a fresh brand image, creative campaigns, and renowned cooperation. This is supported by a new product portfolio and strong innovations. The aim is to strengthen brand relevance, tap into new target groups and drive forward the globalization of the Playmobil brand.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Mattel Introduces Their Brick Shop

Mattel Brick Shop
Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT), an innovator in toys for 80 years and leading global toy and family entertainment company with one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today a new brand in the building sets category, Mattel Brick Shop™. Mattel Brick Shop is being introduced for the first time at Nuremberg International Toy Fair.  Leveraging  trusted legacy and expertise of Mattel, Mattel Brick Shop is designed to disrupt the status quo, bending the rules of building with innovative features, materials and techniques that inspire builders to try something new.

Toy Fair 2025: Jazwares Toy Construction Brand BLDR

Toy Fair 2025 Jazwares BLDR Chainsaw Man Buildable Action Figure Construction Set 002
Let’s build something new! Today Jazwares, a leading global toy company, announced an innovative new construction toy brand, BLDR, which will be available at retail this month. Featuring an assortment of world famous brands, immersive playsets, and highly articulated buildable action figures, BLDR offers a fun new way for kids and collectors to creatively imagine, build, and play within the vast BLDR constructable system.

Designed with kids ages 8+ and collectors in mind, initial BLDR offerings will include playsets and minifigures inspired by some of the world’s hottest brands including Squishmallows, Hello Kitty and Friends®, and Adopt Me! For anime connoisseurs, BLDR will launch with a curated collection of highly detailed, 300-piece buildable action figure sets in a fully articulated 9” scale inspired by characters from popular Crunchyroll anime series Chainsaw Man and JUJUTSU KAISEN, which are streaming now on the global anime brand Crunchyroll.

Toy Fair 2025: LEGO on Bluey!

LEGO Bluey Announcement
The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have announced a new partnership merging the globally adored world of Bluey with the fun and creative possibilities of the LEGO® universe for the first time ever.

The partnership introduces an exciting collaboration with six new LEGO Bluey sets to appear in 2025 across the LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO themes, inspired by the animated TV series Bluey. Bluey follows a loveable, inexhaustible, Blue Heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighborhood into her world of fun.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Frankenstein: New World - The Sea of Forever

Dark Horse Frankenstein New World The Sea of Forever cover
Mike Mignola and his longtime collaborators, writers Christopher Golden and Thomas Sniegoski and artist Peter Bergting are teaming up to continue their fan-favorite story of Frankenstein: New World in a new four-issue limited series. Written by Mignola, Golden, and Sniegoski with art from Bergting, colors by Michelle Madsen, and letters from Clem Robins, Frankenstein: New World – The Sea of Forever is a thrilling new chapter in the Hellboy Universe. 

“I am ridiculously excited about this series! Hellboy’s world may be over, but its echoes ripple through the New World, as you’ll discover in The Sea of Forever.” Co-writer Christopher Golden added, “There’s room for so many unique stories in this series. At the same time, Frankenstein and Lilja’s journey has a destination, and we can’t wait to bring you there!"

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Toy Fair 2025: Mattel Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Ruby Collection

Toy Fair 2025 Mattel Ruby Red Collection Barbie
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the preview of the limited-edition Mattel 80th Ruby Anniversary Collection. This milestone pays homage to the company’s legacy of inspiring play and innovation, pairing its signature red with striking ruby accents across beloved products.

The range, which will be unveiled for the first time at Nuremberg Toy Fair, features a collection of products from iconic Mattel brands, including collectible Barbie dolls, Polly Pocket compact playsets, Hot Wheels vehicles, a ruby-red Magic 8 Ball, a special edition UNO deck, a Thomas & Friends die-cast engine, and a reimagined Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone. Each item reflects the legacy of innovation and joy that Mattel has brought to generations of children and fans worldwide. Founded 80 years ago in a Californian garage by Ruth and Elliot Handler and Harold Matson, Mattel has transformed how generations of children play, inspiring dreams and leaving an indelible mark on global culture. To commemorate this remarkable journey, Mattel will celebrate throughout 2025 with this product unveil being the first in a year long journey that reflects its vibrant history and commitment to delighting fans of all ages.

Scott Snyder & Hayden Sherman's Thriller ‘DUNGEON’ Being Adapted for Film

IDW Dungeon
One of the darkest stories that bestselling comic scribe Scott Snyder has ever written is heading to the big screen.

Spooky Pictures and IDW Entertainment are adapting the horror hit DUNGEON for film so moviegoers can experience the startling story. “There’s no shortage of serial killer stories in the marketplace. The challenge is finding one that is both terrifying and goes to places we haven’t seen before. DUNGEON is it,” stated Spooky Pictures Co-Founder Steven Schneider. “We were instantly gripped, and couldn’t put it down. And even as longtime fans and producers in the genre, we found ourselves haunted by what we read. This is our SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and SE7EN, and we can’t wait to unleash it on audiences.”