SDCC 2015: Ben's Adventures: Day 1

While I am no stranger to a good Con (I’ve always been fond of calling them “Nerd Proms”) this is my first at the now infamous San Diego Comic Con. My expectations: I was told it’s four times the size of NYCC. It’s crazy. It’s packed. So, it’s larger. Big deal. So, there are lots of people. Bring it. Bring me your Vaders and Hobbits, your huddled Disney princesses, yearning to be free!

Here’s something I learned early on: if you plan on attending SDCC don’t tell anyone. Keep it secret. Keep it safe. Otherwise you’ll receive emails, private messages, posts, calls, and texts from everyone you’ve ever met asking you to pick them up “this special thing” or “bring me back something for my kids.” To those of you doing the asking, here’s what you need to know: most of the stuff on sale at SDCC you can already get online or wherever, and the “special” stuff sells out rather quickly. To my friends reading this: dude, I totally looked and that place and that thing you wanted was totally sold out. It’s true.

SDCC 2015: Hailey's Adventures: Day 1

We here at Idle Hands like to encourage all of our staff to actually enjoy the cons they go to, thus creating mini adventures, if possible. San Diego Comic-Con is no different, and you might say that extra bit of fun is essential, as this massive event will chew you up and spit you out if you take it too seriously! For nearly 5 years in a row, I shot pictures from the second the doors opened til they kicked us off the show floor on Sunday night. You know what I got for taking 14 thousand pictures that year? TOTAL OBSCURITY! ..But I am king of my home where my Ice Bat couch pillows love me, and that's what's important. Let's spend a little time with Hailey Mordah, one of out excellent photographers, and see how her Day 1 went...

Hello Kitty KISS Coming to The HUB

Yea....not an April Fools Joke. Amazing.

The Hub Network, the fastest growing children's cable network, has optioned the rights to a new series, "KISS Hello Kitty" (working title), based on the highly successful KISS x Hello Kitty line of products from Sanrio, maker of Hello Kitty, a pop icon since 1974.

KISS, an iconic rock band known for its creative merchandising, and Hello Kitty, one of the most unique and popular lifestyle brands, came together in 2010 for an unexpected collaboration — KISS x Hello Kitty. This global collection of hugely desirable co-branded products connects KISS and Hello Kitty followers all over the world with hundreds of licensed items across all categories, including apparel, toys, electronics, stationery, and back to school merchandise, among others.

Family Guy + KISS Vs. THE WORLD

On their own, FAMILY GUY and KISS are two of the most recognizable names in entertainment. Today, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and KISS are proud to announce an upcoming co-branded FAMILY GUY/KISS product line that will hit shelves this coming fall. Moving forward, Fox Consumer Products and Kiss will look to create a line of co-branded merchandise inspired by other prominent guests from the show.

The FAMILY GUY/KISS line is an organic collaboration that taps into the band’s references within the show. So far, KISS has appeared three times on the series, providing viewers with insightful and hilarious nuggets that include Peter Griffin’s love for the band and the fact that Lois Griffin once dated KISS' bass playing Demon, Gene Simmons before he became famous.

San Diego Comic-Con 2012 : Factory Entertainment Exclusives

Armed with a wide array of pop culture licenses ranging from music to classic TV to iconic cartoon characters, Factory Entertainment steps into the battle arena known as San Digeo Comic Con 2012! There will be many, many exclusive collectibles announced before the dust settles, but today, we'll show you three original items that may have you earmarking your hard earned dollars and cents...


Garfield - My Hero! Shakems : $25 : A Shakems Premium Motion Statue for the hero enthusiast! We're proud to present the acerbic cat, Garfield, in his superhero form. A highly detailed polyresin collectible, this mighty piece stands 7” tall. His huge sandwich, a light snack for Garfield, is mounted on a spring so that it wobbles on the end of his fingertip tantalizingly! Supplied in a full color branded window box, this 2012 Convention Exclusive is a limited edition of only 500 pieces.

KISS Goes Retro

Is it possible...there may be some product out there, on planet Earth, that has not had a KISS face or logo slapped on it? No. The answer is.. it is not possible. With this knowledge, we present these Retro KISS Action Figures, because we have come to the end of the internet and so, are back at the beginning where these figures were born. The Mayans were right. From Figures Toy Company...




KISS 8 Inch Action Figures Series One

"The Starchild" - The glittering guitarist and lead vocalist known as "The Starchild" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Starchild's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's "Love Gun" album that was released on June 17th, 1977. Based on the original 12 inch Mego figure, his star-studded style comes complete with a low cut leotard and fringed arm cuffs, as well as his chained platform shoes!

"The Spaceman" - The "Out of This World" guitarist known as "The Spaceman" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Spaceman's face paint and stage outfit were derived from the KISS's "Love Gun" album that debuted on June 17th, 1977. Based on the original 12 inch Mego figure, his futuristic style comes complete with a quilted vest and arm cuffs, as well as his atmospheric platform shoes!

"The Catman" - This lion-maned drummer known as "The Catman" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Catman's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's "Love Gun" album that was released on June 17th, 1977. Based on the original Mego figure, his feline style comes complete with a studded chest strap and zipper pants, as well as his studded cross platform shoes!

"The Demon" - The tongue-thrusting vampire bassist known as "The Demon" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Demon's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's "Love Gun" album that was released on June 17th, 1977. Based on the original Mego 12 inch figure, his legendary style comes complete with chains and bat wings, as well as his iconic dragon platform shoes!

These should have been released by the Mego Toy Company back in 1978, so here they are finally!!! Clamshell packaging allows you to remove the figure from the package without damaging the figure, blister card or clamshell. Great for collectors who want to remove them, look at them and put them back in the package. Each 8 inch figure comes with a commemorative "Love Gun" mini 2 X 2 inch album cover!

























Of course, the original figures were 12 inches tall and so, Figures had to crank out some reproductions...

Collect all four 12 inch KISS action figures from Series One!

These figures are highly detailed and feature 16 points of articulation. Their face paint and stage outfit's were derived from KISS's "Love Gun" album that was released on June 17th, 1977. Based on the original Mego figures, each 12 inch figure comes with a Mini T-Shirt! Clamshell packaging allows you to remove the figure from the package without damaging the figure, blister card or clamshell. Great for collectors who want to remove them, look at them and put them back in the package.

"The Demon" 12 inch Figure comes with a "Kiss Band" Mini T-Shirt
"The Starchild" 12 inch Figure comes with a "Love Gun" Mini T-Shirt
"The Spaceman" 12 inch Figure comes with a "Kiss Logo" Mini T-Shirt
"The Catman" 12 inch Figure comes with a "Alive II Album Cover" Mini T-Shirt

Pre-Orders are set to drop mid April, so if you want to snag some KISS retro figures, best get to clickin'!

Funko Updates with Marvel Comics, Elvis, Kiss and Run DMC Plush and Vinyl

CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!! Funko, masters of cutifying your pop culture loves report in with a ton of new releases landing in the next couple of months. Here's a run down...

Marvel Comics Plushies!! The successful DC Comics 7 inch Plushie line can be found on your local Toys R Us shelves and soon, they will have company! Adorable Marvel Comics Plushies land this May with a lineup including Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk and Thor. Each will retail for around $12.99.


























Elvis Lives..and his gyrating hips are now replaced by a super cool kiddified lip curl! TAKE THAT SOCIETY!! The celebration takes place on two fronts with 3 & 3/4 inch POP! Rock Vinyl Figures including Aloha (70's) and 50's for $9.99 and Plushies including Jail House Rock, Aloha and Gold Suit 7 inch squishables for $12.99 this May.

Jimi Hendrix has already seen the Plushie treatment and now, he joins the POP! Rock Vinyl movement with Purple Haze and Reggae Rasta collectible figures at $9.99 a pop (pun intended) this February.

Run DMC seem to be enjoying a bit of a pop culture revival, so its only natural that Funko immortalize the trio in Plushie and POP! Rock Vinyl form! As stated before, the squishy can be had for $12.99 this March and the vinyl table top awesome for $9.99 this February.

Finally, your work space can now rock and roll all night and party every day with the cutest monsters of rock you'll ever own. IT'S KISS!! Face it, you can't have a POP! Rock Vinyl line without them. The Spaceman Ace Frehley, The Catman Peter Criss, The Demon Gene Simmons and The Starchild Paul Stanley hit this February for $9.99 a piece.

When the monsters of rock appear, they need a prince of darkness to lead them..so bring on OZZY! The Ozzy Osbourne POP! Rock Vinyl figure rounds out the chaos for $9.99 this February.