SDCC 2014: Bif Bang Pow! on Flash Gordon

G.I.Joe scaled Flash Gordon figures.         ~Dies~
After a four year hiatus, Bif Bang Pow! proudly announces a return to Mongo with a new license from King Features Syndicate to release a series of brand-new products and collectibles from the 1980 sci-fi cult-classic film Flash Gordon.

"Bif Bang Pow! is well positioned in the character toys and collectibles market and we are delighted to have a new agreement with them," said Jarred Goro, North American Licensing Manager for King Features. "Flash Gordon and the other classic characters in his world are cultural icons. Bif Bang Pow! crafts quality merchandise with incredible attention to detail. The fans are going to love this new and expanded collection!"

Bif Bang Pow on Mike Tyson Mysteries

World-renowned manufacturer Bif Bang Pow! has announced a new partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products with Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), to release a series of new products from the upcoming animated comedy series Mike Tyson Mysteries™, which is premiering this fall on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block.

Bif Bang Pow! is proud to add the Mike Tyson Mysteries collection of action figures to its ever-expanding lineup of iconic products. Bif Bang Pow! will debut a Mike Tyson Mysteries Mike Tyson with Boxing Gloves 8-Inch Action Figure Convention Exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2014, July 23-27, at the Entertainment Earth booth (2343).

San Diego Comic-Con 2012 : Bif Bang Pow Exclusives

Round 2. FIGHT! Today is May the 4th...and Avengers day..making it the holiest of holy days, so it makes perfect sense that Bif Bang Pow would want to add to the party by dropping San Diego Comic Con Exclusives news on our already swimmy nerd heads! Here's the lineup...

Venture Bros. Brock Samson (Bloody) 3 3/4-Inch Figure : $14.99 - Never-before-made 3 3/4-inch Brock Samson Action Figure! This macho secret agent is conspiring to get into your home and your The Venture Bros. collection. Posing as an irresistible articulated action figure from Bif Bang Pow!, Brock Samson stands 3 3/4-inches tall in all his bloody machismo glory, ready for his next action. (He brings a knife accessory, just in case.) Add him to your desk today!

SDCC: Bif Bang Pow's Comic Con Exclusives

Holeeeeee Crap. It's very nearly June...which means it is very nearly July...and then it will be COMIC CON!!! Ah yes, that time of year where friends from every industry I know gather in one place to drink in the thick stench of fermented nerd and spend our evenings embarrassing ourselves so we have stories to tell the whole rest of the year. CHEERS!! I expect, any day now, there will be an avalanche of exclusives announcements, but for now we've got a tiny sampling from Hasbro, the full monty from Mattel..and now a heaping plate full from Bif Bang Pow! Here's what's on tap...

First Note: You can pre-order all Bif Bang Pow's merch through Entertainment Earth and score some for yourself even if you aren't attending. Also, these exclusives will be available at both SDCC and NYCC (New York, natch')! Smart cookies.

- Icons of the Twilight Zone bobble..um..Door! : Standing about 5-inches tall x 4-inches wide and fashioned of resin, this terrific Icons Bobble Head from Bif Bang Pow! features excellent detail that's true to the legendary The Twilight Zone TV series and typical of the bobble heads in this line. In black and white, it includes 5 unforgettable symbols synonymous with Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone: clock, swirl, eyeball, spaceship, and E=mc2… and 3 of them float and bobble!

- Lost Polar Bear Bobble Head : Deftly crafted of resin by Bif Bang Pow!, this sensational Polar Bear Bobble Head stands approximately 5 1/2-inches long x 4 1/4-inches tall x 2 1/2-inches wide and features superb detail that's accurate to the mega-popular Lost TV series and typical of the bobble heads in this line. Wearing a Dharma Initiative collar, its amazing themed base features a cage wall and fish biscuit.



- Venture Bros. Rusty & Jonas Venture Sr. w/Tin Tote : This Comic-Con Exclusive features a retro-styled metal tote that measures 8 5/8-inches wide x 6 3/4-inches tall x 4-inches deep, with series-specific artwork that is 100% new and was commissioned by the show's artists, Stephen DeStefano and Liz Artinian. Modeled after Rusty's lunch box from the episode "Escape to the House of Mummies Part II" in Adult Swim's all-the-rage animated series The Venture Bros., it comes packaged with awesome action figures of Jonas Venture Sr. and Rusty Venture. These fully articulated, 8-inch tall figures sport real fabric clothing and a 1970s retro style that accurately portrays that distinctive action-comedy mix that has become synonymous with the TV series. Order this and join The Venture Bros. for lunch every day! Limited edition of 1,500 pieces.

Presenting Dr. Jonas Venture, Sr., deceased father of Jonas Jr. and Dr. Thaddeus Venture. The super action figure of famed scientist/adventurer features a removable coat, as well as goggles and ORB accessories that will make him a key member of your Venture Bros. team! With a backpack accessory and a watch accessory to add to his authenticity and appeal, the engaging Rusty Venture Action Figure will win a place in your heart… and your collection.

- Twilight Zone Bob Wilson / Don Carter Figure Exclusive : Bif Bang Pow!'s incredible line of fully articulated action figures grounded in Rod Serling's enduring The Twilight Zone TV series rolls on with this extraordinary figure. The 1970s-style figure stands 8-inches tall in shades of black and white and features episode-fabric clothing, in addition to multiple points of articulation and an all-new head sculpt officially approved by William Shatner. It would make an excellent collectible and appreciated gift for any Twilight Zone aficionado! Limited edition of 1,500 pieces.

Features one action figure body along with clothing and accessories so you can recreate William Shatner's image from two episodes: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" and "Nick of Time." Don Carter Action Figure sports accurate clothing (including his watch) and a miniature Mystic Seer fortune-telling machine accessory! Former mental patient Bob Wilson comes with his handgun and newspaper accessories.

- Doctor Who TARDIS Bobble with Sound : With this extraordinary TARDIS Bobble Head based on the Classic Series, the entire TARDIS bobbles… and it includes the signature materialize and dematerialize sounds! Measuring approximately 6 3/4-inches tall x 2 3/4-inches wide x 2 3/4-inches long, the one-of-a-kind bobble head also features a remarkable Doctor Who-themed base with a button to activate the sound.



- Doctor Who Cyberleader & The Master Exclusive Action Figures : Travel through time and space with Doctor Who! Reminiscent of the best-selling action figures of the 1970s and 1980s, Bif Bang Pow!'s amazing Doctor Who figures stand 8-inches tall and feature episode-specific fabric clothing, in addition to multiple points of articulation. Based on the incredibly popular television series, they embody that distinctive look and feel of the longest-running sci-fi TV series in the world.

This Series 2 set includes 2 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Cyberleader & 1x The Master

- Dexter Dark Defender 3 3/4-Inch Comic-Con Exclusive Figure : Bif Bang Pow! presents the first-ever 3 3/4-inch Dexter action figure based on Showtime's hit series Dexter! This fan-demanded Dark Defender Action Figure is deftly crafted of PVC plastic and features 10 points of articulation and an awesome blood-slide accessory. It's also fully compatible with Entertainment Earth's own line of action figure stands (sold separately). You'll want this good guy / bad guy in your toy box or Dexter collection! Limited edition of 3,000 pieces.

Note: These items will first be available to purchase in person at San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic-Con. Online orders will ship after New York Comic-Con, while supplies last. Expected arrival for shipping is November.

The Best Toys of 2010

As we jump into the new year, I wanted to give praise and admiration for those in the toy industry who are actually pushing to utilize current technology, bring real art to action figures and make some geek dreams come true.

Best DC Comics Toy: Mattel's Justice League of America presents Starro the Conqueror - Infinite Heroes scale figures battling a giant Starro in a package that tells the whole story in the voice of Kevin Conroy (animated Batman)!!

Best Marvel Comics Toy: Marvel Universe Masterworks Galactus - He's scaled for Marvel Universe 4 inch figures but he's even bigger than the Marvel Legends Build a Figure, so we give him his due! In the plus category, he comes with a MU Silver Surfer and light up features. In the minus, some of his articulation sucks and the voice used is really awful, but he is still the best of the best. My last complaint would be that in my support of this figure, I paid the full 50 at retail, only to have him become available before Christmas for 20 dollars. Can't help feeling a little ripped!

Best Overall Toy Line: threeA's Robots and Figures - Antiqued battle bots and the heroes, villains and zombies fighting in their world make 3A a company to watch, and go broke watching. Every release sells out and if the initial prices of their amazing figures make you quiver in fear, the secondary market prices will act like a firm kick to your neathers! Once you do your research, you'll agree that some toys are just worth it. No over-hype here! Great articulation, excellent paint jobs, killer accessories and an array of sizes to build an army so diverse anyone would take notice of your shelves makes threeA products an instant win.

Best Retro Toy Line: Mattel's Masters of the Universe Classics - Each release is a little slice of your childhood with updated quality, fun posability, accurate accessories and a feel that tells you the toy will last long enough for your children to enjoy them as well. The downside of such a popular line is that when these MattyCollector.com exclusives go live, you'll have to battle their rickety server to get your share. Such is the price of love.

Best Continuing Toy Line: Hasbro Star Wars - Every year, Hasbro improves their game with better likenesses, increased articulation and as many accessories as they can pack in. On top of the truck load of action figures released every year, you'll see over a dozen vehicles and one SUPER ULTRA MEGA vehicle so fantastic, you might go mad staring into the packaging. This year is was a giant AT-AT. Last year it was a 2 foot long Millennium Falcon. How the hell do you top those things??!! We'll find out this February.

Most Frustrating Toy Line: This award would have gone to Mattel's DC Universe Classics..but LEGO's Mini Figures beat them on all levels. They've got short packed characters, fluctuating prices from store to store, minimal (if any) stock at retail stores and blind packaging that causes the LEGO fanatics to decipher their coding with every series as if they were a crack CSI crew. Insanity...over LEGO figures!!! But they've got a Dracula..and a Spartan...and a Sumo Wrestler..and a Disco Stu...and ..and...you need them all. ~sigh~

Most Improved Toy Line: Hasbro's Marvel Legends - Granted, they released very few figures this year, but those of you who braved the new, painful price point know that the new two packs are of a quality far superior to what Hasbro released when they first re-booted the line. Joints are tight, paints are plentiful and not shiny and details will make a Marvel Comics fan smile from ear to ear. 2012 and the relaunch of this line can't come soon enough....so..maybe release them sooner??!! Seriously..I'll be your best friend.

Best Action Feature: Jazzware's Robot Chicken Humping Robot - Never did I think anyone would actually be able to make this action feature a reality, but they've gone n done it. Standing at the ready, perched alongside the object of his affection, the Humping Robot awaits your eager fingers to wind him up and send him thrusting in ecstasy. Amazing.

Best Cartoon Adaptation: Say what you will of the MEGO style action figure, but Bif Bang Pow created a Venture Brothers action figure line that was true to the core sentiment of the cartoon they are based on. For a show that lampoons Marvel Comics and Hanna-Barbera cartoons, what could be more perfect than a MEGO figure line? To give them further credit, they created the ultimate SDCC exclusive and made it available to EVERYONE who wants it for their collection.

Best Original Line of 2010: You may dismiss Mattel's Monster High line as dolls created to exploit the Hot Topic crowd, but these characters look fantastic! It's been a long time since I've seen a toy line that appealed to such a large age demographic. My one complaint would be they aren't doing enough to promote the concept!! They've got videos on YouTube and the public at large isn't even aware they are there. In 2011, I'd love to see Mattel give their full support of this winning idea and create enough product and media to make old fans go crazy and new fans jump on board daily.

Best Surprise of 2010: Funko's Star Wars Monster Mash-Ups - Blend Star Wars characters with the creepy world of horror and you've got Monster-Mash-Ups! How could you not instantly love a rabid looking Yoda or an Undead Stormtrooper??!! Funko knew you could not resist, and Lucas willing, we'll see more of these in 2011.

Our Favorite Toy Company of 2010: Even though we can't afford them, Hot Toys nailed EVERY toy they set about making this year. To this day, whenever we post new images, people on Facebook who don't even collect action figures are in awe of HT's likenesses. On top of that, add their desire to create the characters from modern films we are buzzing about and figures from older films we've been wishing for all our lives. Who is making an 80's Batman movie Jack Nicholson Joker figure this year? HOT TOYS!! Even with all the fan frenzy over every release, Hot Toys still goes out of their way to make sure there are plenty of ways to own them. Never let it be said a fan was left behind.

Got some nominations of your own? Leave them in the comments below so we can continue the conversation and let the companies know what we want to see in 2011!

Bif Bang Pow Roll Out More LOST Figures

Now, your first impulse is going to be to spit your drink out when you see these, at which point I will direct your attention to the big writing on the bottom of each pic that says PROTOTYPES..as in these figures are far from done..and from the look of them, they've got a long way to go before completion. Next I'll direct your attention to the Venture Brothers MEGO style figures and point out how..not so good..those looked at the beginning. Bif Bang Pow doesn't churn out drek, so they went back to the artists and sure enough, these things are now a slice of fried gold. SO..chorttle all you like, but I assure you, the finished products will be miles better than these...somewhat awkward prototypes I wish they hadn't shown in the first place. AND NOW..without further fanfare and fireworks..we present the newest members of the LOST MEGO-esque figure line coming March 2011! The lineup includes...

Miles (Freighter Outfit)
Claire (Preggers and ready to pop)
Jack Shephard (Oceanic Flight Outfit)
Sayid Jarrah (Oceanic Flight Outfit)
Sawyer (Dharma Security)
Juliet Burke (70's Outfit)

Pre-orders are up NOW on http://www.entertainmentearth.com/

Bif Bang Pow Packaging for Venture Brothers, Dexter, Twilight Zone & Scott Ian

Ahhhh..our little plastic friends. Some people love them so much, they rip them free from their blistery confines the second they are paid for and throw them into a variety of action poses before facing them off against their greatest adversary, making the pew pew noises of battle the whole time. Other collectors love the little guys in a different way and want to keep them sealed up and perfect foreeeeeverrrrrr. Bif Bang Pow knows those people are out there..and for you, the freakish Mint On Card aficionado, we present the pretty pretty card art from several of BBP's newest action figure lines.

First up its The Venture Brothers Retro (MEGO style) Action Figures. The lineup includes Brock Samson and Dr. Venture in series 1, The Monarch and Dean Venture in series 2 and San Diego Comic Con Exclusives Henchmen 21 and 24 in series 3. Each card back includes designs to make your own Helper Robot out of a straw! Good times!! Card art designed by Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick.
































Next up is the packaging for The Twilight Zone Retro (MEGO style) Action Figures. The waves revealed so far include The Gremlin and Jason Foster in series 1, Kanamit and The Devil in series 2 and San Diego Comic Con Exclusives Talky Tina and Willie in series 3. Upcoming figures teased on the card back include characters from episodes Eye of the Beholder (mutant faced doctor or nurse I assume), Time Enough at Last (Henry Bemis and his broken glasses for sure), Will The Real Martian Please Stand Up (three eyed shop keep perhaps?), The Invaders (fat gold aliens!) and The Night of the Meek (drunk Santa Art Carney).








Scott Ian has made the transition from Anthrax rocker to action figure! This rockin' figure of the famed guitarist stands 8-inches tall, includes a mini reproduction of Scott's custom Jackson™ guitar, and features multiple points of articulation and real fabric clothing… all in a retro style evocative of the most popular action figures of the 1970s. Rock your world by adding Scott Ian to your shelf!














Last in line, we diverge from the MEGO madness to the standard 7 inch action figures with our pal Dexter. Coming this August - Standing 7-inches tall and fully articulated, Dexter comes with interchangeable arms, allowing him to transform from killer to blood-splatter expert and back again. He also includes loads of great accessories: knife, body bag, ID badge, and blood slide!

Looking for a Dexter with a little more hardware? The Jumpsuit Dexter Action Figure is dressed in cloth scrubs and cloth apron, and he comes with a handsaw and welder's mask that features a flip-down visor. These sculpts are personally approved by Michael C. Hall and Showtime.

Venture Brothers Bobble Domination

The Venture Brothers...the one cartoon on basic cable that drops more geek references than Robot Chicken hopped up on speed. Now, Bif Bang pow makes good on their campaign slogan "More Venture Industry Products in 2010!!" More as opposed to the two tiny little figures offered by Kid Robot in the past. More as in...in addition to the MEGO style action figures we've already been promised! Now..prepare for...THE BOBBLE OF DOOOOM!!!

Entertainment Earth has pre-orders up for The Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, both standing 7 inches tall and seething with evil, wobbling intent. Dr. Mrs. The Monarch is an EE exclusive, so get your pre-orders in, as you'll find her nowhere else.

Bif Bang Pow's Twilight Zone Bobbles for SDCC

San Diego Comic Con is nearly 2 months off, and you know what that means?! It's SDCC EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!! We've already shown you the goods from Mattel and Bif Bang Pow fired a preemptive strike with their Lost announcements, but today, we'll take a look at their Twilight Zone bobble assortment for the big show this year.




Gremlin from the episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" : This ultra-creepy bobble head is authentically designed and exactly painted in color, and measures 6-inches tall x 5-inches wide x 3-inches long. Inspired by one of the most memorable scenes from the show, the remarkable airplane-wing base has Gremlin sitting on the engine housing, tearing pieces from the wing! The piece also features the perspective from the inside of the airplane cabin with the window that faces Gremlin. You'll be having nightmares yourself if you let this wobbler get away from you! Limited edition of 504 pieces.






Talky Tiny from the episode "Living Doll" : Long before Chucky, there was Talky Tina, star of one of the most spine-chilling episodes of The Twilight Zone ever aired. In the show titled "Living Doll" that also starred Telly Savalas, Tina kept coming back and coming back, no matter what he did to try to destroy her. If you remember that frightening episode, you may think twice before ordering this item. But don't worry. After all, she's only an innocent, 6 1/2-inch tall, talking resin bobble head… or is she? Limited edition of 504 pieces. Talky Tina speaks the following phrases:
"My name is Talky Tina, and I love you very much."
"My name is Talky Tina, and I don't think I like you."
"My name is Talky Tina, and you'd better be nice to me."
"My name is Talky Tina, and you'll be sorry."
"My name is Talky Tina, and I'm going to kill you."






Invader from the episode "The Invaders" : Flee in Terror, the Invaders Are Back! Are they Spacemen? Aliens? Miniature Robots? Watch the episode number 51 and find out. Standing about 6 1/2-inches tall, from the classic Twilight Zone episode "The Invaders," comes our latest incredible bobble head available exclusively at Comic-Con International this summer. This is a limited edition of just 504 pieces!






The Mystic Seer from the episode "Nick of Time" : "The hand belongs to Mr. Don S. Carter, male member of a honeymoon team on route across the Ohio countryside to New York City. In one moment, they will be subjected to a gift most humans never receive in a lifetime. For one penny, they will be able to look into the future. The time is now, the place is a little diner in Ridgeview, Ohio, and what this young couple doesn't realize is that this town happens to lie on the outskirts of the Twilight Zone." Based on the classic The Twilight Zone episode "Nick of Time" that starred William Shatner, this terrific Mystic Seer Bobble Head measures about 6 1/2-inches tall x 3-inches wide x 2 1/4-inches deep, and it even includes fortune-telling cards as part of the packaging. Wouldn't this look great on top of your TV set? Limited color edition of 1000 pieces!






Kanamit from the episode "To Serve Man" : Based on The Twilight Zone's rather disturbing "To Serve Man" episode from 1962, this remarkable color-version bobble head from Bif Bang Pow! presents The Kanamit, a considerably covert character set on adding mankind to his menu of delectable dishes. The alien emissary is incredibly and authentically detailed in 7-inch scale, holding his "cook book." Buy him, admire him, but don't invite him to cook dinner! Limited edition of 504 pieces.

Attending San Diego Comic-Con July 21-25, 2010? Just stop by booth #2343 and be the first to pick up this item anywhere. No need to order now. (Prices and availability subject to change.)

Can't make it to Comic-Con? Order now from Entertainment Earth for shipment after the convention (while supplies last).

Sneak Peek at Venture Brothers Retro Figures

We first told you about Bif Bang Pow getting the Venture Brothers license HERE ...and then we sweetened the deal telling you about their partnership with those masters of MEGO, EMCE. Now a site called Fred (literally, it's asitecalledfred.com) gets the exclusive on the first figure. Why? I have no idea. Such are the ways of the toy industry. At any rate, here's Henchman 21!

LOST MEGO Styled Figures Revealed

Announced mere days ago RIGHT HERE, Bif Bang pow figures they'll skip the foreplay and NOT wait for Toy Fair (which is only one week away) and instead, will unleash the goods on their partner retail site, Entertainment Earth. Odd move! Here's the goods..

Lost 8-Inch Action Figures Series 1:

Each fan-favorite character stands 8-inches tall in a retro action figure style. With fabric clothing and multiple points of articulation.

Series 1 includes Ben Linus and Kate Austen. Coming August 2010.

Lost 8-Inch Action Figures Series 2:

Retro versions of sweet and lovable Hugo "Hurley" Reyes dressed in his mental institution garb, plus John Locke in his island attire with a knife accessory. Coming August 2010.



Very odd choices of attire for Ben and Hugo, don't you think? I hope the gamble pays off!

Go Team Venture!! Bif Bang Pow Snag License for Collectibles

All I can say is..It's about frikken time. Oh and WOOOO!

Bif Bang Pow! and Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of Adult Swim, blast off for action with today’s partnership announcement that will bring to market a brand-new line of toys based on the popular animated series The Venture Bros. One of the most highly sought after product lines from Adult Swim’s library, The Venture Bros. collection from Big Bang Pow! will feature an array of articulated action figures, bobble heads, and vehicles, each embodying that distinctive action-comedy mix that has become synonymous with the series.

First to be released from the line is a series of 7-inch scale resin bobble heads targeted for spring 2010. Action figures are scheduled to hit the market in the summer of 2010. These fully-articulated figures will include the series most popular and recognizable characters including
Dr. Venture, The Monarch, Brock Samson, Hank & Dean Venture and more. Several exclusives are also in the works. More detailed information about the products will be made available in the coming weeks.

"We've been courting The Venture Brothers for quite some time now, and we're beyond excited to finally bring fans what they want: a range of fully articulated action figures and bobble heads," said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! "With the ever-expanding cast of characters in the Venture universe, the possibilities are endless. And, as always with Bif Bang Pow!, expect the unexpected!"

“A toy line based on The Venture Bros. has been a long time coming but we now have the ideal partner on board to bring these characters to life," said Christina Miller, senior vice president, CNE. "With their distinct style and love for the series, the team at Bif Bang Pow! has created an impressive line that will excite our fans and meet their discerning tastes."

The Venture Bros. creator Jackson Publick, who has been working closely with Bif Bang Pow! on the planning and creation of the toy line, adds, "Finally. It's about time someone made some action figures based on the show. This is going to be great!"

On a personal note...Jason...you rule. Thanks for making all my geeky dreams into beautiful plastic I can horde. Hit up http://bifbangpow.blogspot.com/ for more info.