Replacing Your Lost TV Heroes

Heroes is about to fall away and LOST is all but over, but that doesn't mean you can't get your fill of the super natural and super powered on your TV screen, alongside time travelers, conspiracy fighters and hot assassins. Let's take a look at a few new shows that will keep you free of a tan for the foreseeable future.

No Ordinary Family - Coming soon to ABC - The Powells are about to go from ordinary to extraordinary. After 16 years of marriage, Jim and Stephanie’s relationship lacked the spark it once had, and their family life now consists of balancing work and their two children; leaving little time for family bonding. During a family vacation set up by Jim in an attempt to reconnect, their plane crashes into the Amazon River. But this is where the fun starts for the Powells as they soon discover that something’s not quite right. Each of them now possesses unique and distinct superpowers. But saving and savoring their family life will be equally important as they try to find purpose for their new power and embark on a journey to find out what defines and unifies them. The Powells are a totally relatable family that happens to be a little bit amazing.

Michael Chiklis (The Shield) stars as Jim Powell, Julie Benz (Dexter>) as Stephanie Powell, Romany Malco (The 40-Year-Old Virgin) as George St. Cloud, Tate Donovan (Damages) as Mitch McCutcheon, Autumn Reeser as Katie Andrews, Christina Chang as Yvonne Cho, Kay Panabaker as Daphne Powell, and Jimmy Bennett as JJ Powell.



Terra Nova - Coming to FOX : Midseason Show May 17th, 2010 - From executive producers Steven Spielberg, Peter Chernin, Brannon Braga (24, “Star Trek: Enterprise”) and David Fury (“Lost,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) comes an epic family adventure 85 million years in the making. TERRA NOVA follows an ordinary family embarking on an incredible journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a small part of a massive experiment to save the human race. In the year 2149 the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped, overcrowded and overpolluted. With the majority of plant and animal life extinct, devotion to science has brought mankind to the brink of destruction, but has also provided its only hope for salvation.

Knowing there is no way to reverse the damage to the planet, a coalition of scientists has managed to open up a fracture in the space-time continuum, creating a portal to prehistoric Earth. This doorway leads to an amazing world, one that allows for a last-ditch effort to save the human race…possibly changing the future by correcting the mistakes of the past.

The series centers on the Shannon family as they join the tenth pilgrimage of settlers to TERRA NOVA, the first colony of humans in this second chance for civilization. JIM SHANNON, a devoted father with a checkered past, guides his family through this new land of limitless beauty, mystery and terror. Jim’s wife, ELISABETH SHANNON, is a trauma surgeon chosen through a global lottery as a new addition to Terra Nova’s medical team. JOSH SHANNON is their son, mourning the girl he left behind, as he’s torn between two role models – his father and the charismatic COMMANDER FRANK TAYLOR, the leader of the settlement, and the heroic first pioneer through the time portal. MADDY SHANNON, Jim and Elizabeth’s teen daughter, is as independent and adventurous as her parents, but her distrust of authority soon leads her on a dangerous path.

In addition to blue skies, rolling rivers and lush vegetation, TERRA NOVA offers new opportunities and fresh beginnings to its recent arrivals, but the Shannons have brought with them a familial secret that may threaten their citizenship in this utopia. Additionally these adventurers soon discover that this healthy, vibrant world is not as idyllic as it initially appears. The areas surrounding Terra Nova are filled with dangerous dinosaurs, and other prehistoric threats, as well as external forces that may be intent on destroying this new world before it begins.

But perhaps even more threatening than what lies outside the protective walls is the Shannons’ realization that something sinister may be happening inside TERRA NOVA as not everyone on this mission has the same intentions of how best to save mankind.

The Event - On NBC - What if there was a cover-up so big that even the President was on a need-to-know basis? And what if some average guy stumbled upon the truth - a secret so powerful it could literally change the course of humanity? You think that guy would stand a chance of survival?

From Nick Wauters (The 4400, Eureka) and Steve Stark (Medium) comes a suspense-filled journey where the answers only lead to bigger questions. Fans help find answers to the big questions with exclusive online video segments at NBC.com.



The Cape - On NBC - From the visionary team of Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun comes an imaginative adventure about a dad who would do anything to protect his family.

Officer Vince Faraday was a good cop trying to clean up a corrupt city. Framed for murder and left for dead, he suddenly found himself separated from his wife and son and forced into hiding. Now, inspired by his son's favorite comic book hero, he's taking the law into his own hands, and playing a deadly game of chess with the powerful kingpin who framed him. With the hope of one day reuniting with his family, The Cape is sending a loud message to all criminals... run. Want to get breaking news from Palm City? NBC.com will have the most wanted villains and interactive profiles.



Nikita - Coming to the CW - Based on the movie from Luc Besson..and the American remake...and the TV series about a woman with nothing to live for trained to be an assassin until she goes rogue. Maggie Q AKA "that Asian bitch" from Live Free or Die Hard takes on the title role.



The Gates - Coming to ABC : PREMIERES SUNDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) - Nestled inside a private mountain community are The Gates. The image of perpetual suburban bliss, each street is lined with perfectly manicured homes protected by the massive iron gates, but a dark and delicious secret is buried just beneath the surface of this picturesque neighborhood.

Like most families that settle inside The Gates, the Monahans are unmoored from a complicated life they abandoned in Chicago. Named the new police chief of The Gates, Nick Monahan is expecting a change of pace in this quiet suburb. Nick's wife, Sarah, and their children, Charlie and Dana, are embarking on new adventures as well. Their house is to die for, but amidst the excitement, Sarah is still burdened with the revelation that her husband may not be the man she thought he was. Charlie and Dana will also face some challenges of their own: Along with navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence, they'll also face the daunting task of fitting into their new upscale school, where their new friends run in tight-knit packs.

There's something very different about this place, almost... haunting. Unions will be complicated by friends with unnatural influence, insatiable housewives will struggle with ravenous cravings, and teenagers will be cursed with keeping their beastly instincts in check. The Monahans are facing an uncertain fate. Nick is about to be tangled up in a mystery where he will begin to piece together the dark truth about their new home, and the supernatural elements that lurk behind the shadows of The Gates.



My only comments will be... Ordinary Family needs a better name because honestly, that one sucks. What about "We've Got Super Powells?!" hehe..I kid. The Cape..looks..silly...but that cast is awesome. I once thought Buffy the Vampire Slayer looked retarded and they completely turned me around, so there's always hope for a guy doing kung fu with a spider cape. Ug..I'll never repeat that line again. Watch this spot for an update if CW reveals any shows of dorky interest.

Kraven's Family Targets Spider-Man

Spider-Man is no stranger to having a bullseye firmly planted on his webbed head, and more than once, the name Kraven featured prominently. Now, it's a family affair.

Spider-Man’s been put through some of the worst moments of his life and it’s all been leading to this—The Grim Hunt! Beginning in Amazing Spider-Man #634, acclaimed creators Joe Kelly and Michael Lark present the final endgame of the Gauntlet as two women claiming to be the wife and daughter of Kraven target Spider-Man for extermination. Everyone close to the wall-crawler is in danger and by issue’s end one of his closest allies will be sacrificed to prepare to attempt an unholy resurrection. After facing the savagery of the Lizard, the heartbreak of the Rhino’s return to crime, and over a dozen of his rogues both old and new, Spider-Man is at the mercy of the Kravinoff family as their carefully plotted revenge is finally at hand.

Plus, Amazing Spider-Man #634 marks the beginning of two exciting new features! The legendary Stan Lee teams with Marcos Martin for a 2-page “Spidey Sunday Feature,” bringing the real world into Spider-Man’s world. And .M. DeMatteis, author of the classic “Kraven’s Last Hunt” returns to the Amazing Spider-Man with Max Fiumara to explore an unknown confrontation between Kraven and Spidey's violent doppelganger Kaine…a battle which promises ramifications on the Grim Hunt itself.



AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #634
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #634 VILLAIN VARIANT (APR100538)
Written by JOE KELLY, STAN LEE & J.M. DEMATTEIS, Penciled by MICHAEL LARK, MARCOS MARTIN & MAX FIUMARA, 50/50 Covers by LEINIL FRANCIS YU & MIKE FYLES, Villain Variant by JOE QUINONES - Rated A …$3.99 On-Sale—6/16/10

So...how far through the entire Marvel Universe are we with creating female versions of everyone?? Hmmm? This could be a great series and I do love the art, but the female version gimmick is getting a little old.

A Wampa Rug For Every Home

It all started as a joke. April 1st came along and among the virgin sacrifices, the denizens of the internet demanded clever fake news stories. I once had Pete draw up McFarlane extreeeeme sketches for their new Hanna Barbera line depicting Fred Flintstone as a blood thirsty cave man and Quick Draw McGraw as a humanoid horse with bulging biceps and a blaster the size of Rob Liefeld. We got some legal papers sent over. No sense of humor...but that..is another story. THIS story is about the Taun Taun sleeping bag, in which a small boy slumbered, dreaming of one day bedding his own Slave Leia. It was soft and warm and the inside looked like intestines!! This item became so popular, the dark wizards of ThinkGeek were forced to create a limited number to appease the hordes attacking the castle gates...and so it was, I came to own the greatest sleeping bag ever made. When I showed a friend, she mentioned that all I needed now was a Wampa skin rug to go with it. Little did we know...my Taun Taun was bugged.















Today, we received a letter and pictures left with a lovely decorative knife in my door...

Here at ThinkGeek we pride ourselves on offering nifty products covering all aspects of the Empire Strikes Back story... since it is the 30th anniversary and all. Last year we launched the coveted Tauntaun sleeping bag, allowing children of all ages to nestle safe in the guts of a tauntaun.

Now as a sort of product-based prequel we give you this amazing "bear rug" style Wampa. As you may recall from Empire, before Luke was preserved inside a dead Taun Taun he had a fight with a hideous Wampa snow beast in the mountain caves of Hoth. Now you can catch your own Wampa and take him home to decorate your swank bachelor pad. The Star Wars fangirls will love the high-quality synthetic fur, plush pillow head and fearsome claws. Dimensions: 62" long x 30" wide

AMAZING. Keep watching ThinkGeek for the pre-order to go live...or just sign up for an email when project Wamparug is complete.

Chris Klein ...Broadway Superstar

This has nothing to do with geekiness..or super heroes... medievally/star treky or fantastical events. This is Chris Klein, being incredibly dorky. 100% positive this is a joke and why is isn't on Funny or Die is a mystery, but we are being led to believe this is American Pie's Chris Klein..obviously disgruntled with the Glee kid who plays him on TV..now out to get some respect back by nabbing a role in Mamma Mia. Fight fire with fire mother fucker!! Stifler would have nailed that song. As a sequel, I'd like to see him in full costume trying out for the role of Captain America. Until we get that delivered...watch the magic...

Official Pics of Batman Arkham Asylum Video Game Action Figures

Waaaaay back at the end of April, we announced that Arkham Asylum Video Game look action figures are on the way and posed the question of WHOOOO would make the cut for series 1? Now DC Direct have dropped images on series 1 so..without further ado, series 1 will include...

The Joker with Scarface
Harley Quinn
Batman
Scarecrow

We've also got a look at the packaging for the line. Start putting those pennies away and if you really need them, get a pre-order down at your local comic shop to assure you get what is sure to be a highly requested figure line! A January 12, 2011 release date should give you plenty of time. Here's the official announcement...

It's a madhouse … and the lunatics are running the asylum!

After arriving on Arkham Island, Batman is greeted by Warden Sharp and security personnel. Although The Joker is securely strapped to a handcart for transfer to the deepest bowels of Arkham, he escapes nonetheless. This is going to be the worst night of Batman's life. With The Joker free, inciting unrest among the inmates, Batman faces a riot from a cadre of Gotham City's most wanted: killers and psychopaths who are screaming for vengeance and out for blood. Batman's blood. His mission? Stop The Joker – and his accomplices – at all costs.

Welcome to the asylum. Arkham Asylum.

BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES are based on the game designs of the "Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever."

The Joker and Scarface figures stand at 6.7" high and , 2" high respectively, feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included. All figures come in 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

The Harley Quinn figure stands at 6.5" high and features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

The Batman figure stands at 6.75" high, features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

The Scarecrow figure stands at 6" high, features multiple points of articulation and includes a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

6 Inch Thundercat Statues On The Way

Well..they ain't action figures yet but we are getting damn close! We've got mid sized statues from Hard Hero, the be all and end all of collectible 18 inch statues from Pop Culture Shock Collectibles and now, we can add Icon Heroes to the list!! You Bent My Wookie, the fantastically amazing nerdy website with the best name in all the internet, reports that San Diego Comic Con will see the premiere of a 6 inch Thundercats "staction" line with Lion-O, created in a style reminiscent of The Four Horsemen. Hit the Wookie link for the rest of the little details they gathered and stay tuned for more on the topic! Until then, here's the official press release...

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today a partnership with leading collectibles manufacturer, Icon Heroes, to create products inspired by the classic animated series, Thundercats. This all-new line features prominent characters and environments from the beloved 1980’s animated television hit.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Icon Heroes will manufacture 6-inch and under scale statues, vehicle replicas, environments and dioramas all inspired by Thundercats. The statues will be branded as “Staction Figures” (Static Action Figures) and will be non-articulated standing atop a highly detailed environment base.

Each Staction Figure is scaled such that they can be displayed individually or alongside other 6-inch action figures and statues. The first Staction Figures scheduled for release are Lion-O, Jackal Man, and Jaga. Other products to be released include the Thunderclaw, Cat’s Lair, and many more.

“Thundercats is a classic cartoon property and Icon Heroes is the ideal partner to deliver an array of offerings befitting of these beloved characters,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Fans of the series will be thrilled to see not only the products available, but the painstaking detail with which they are created.”

“Icon Heroes is all about bringing popular characters to life and we very excited to be recreating some of our favorite 1980’s animated heroes,” added Patrick Wang, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Icon Heroes. “It is wonderful to be able to work with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and we can’t wait to offer fans our exciting and vast collection of Thundercats product lines.”

Icon Heroes’ products can soon be purchased directly through their store at www.iconheroes.com. More information can be found by visiting the Icon Heroes blog at blog.iconheroes.com.

Mattel Reveals DC Universe Classics Series 15

After a morning of being shut out by the Mattycollector store for new Masters of the Universe Classics (which I'm officially giving up on), I was happy to see a new lineup of DC Universe Classics announced. This will be released to K Mart stores first, starting in late August, early September. God help em, they are going to need all the promotion they can get with a lineup like this...

Martian Manhunter (with a Martian head variant)
Jemm of Saturn
Golden Pharaoh
Starman
Vintage Starman
OMAC
Raven
Sinestro Corps Batman
... and the bonus Collect and Connect Validus!



Casual fans of DC comics (like me who actually read quite a few DC comics) are now going..HUH? This is a line for die hard DC Comics fans, so lets hope they buy the figures up to ensure the next series of figures! Also, last time I snatched a DCUC figure from K Mart, they were 12 to 13 a piece versus the 15 to 16 they are charging at Walmart, so this may be a nice break for toy collectors who want in.

Jazwares A-Team Assembles

The Losers AKA that other A-Team movie has come and gone and now we gear up for the almost real thing as the man with the plan gathers his elite but likeably dysfunctional crew for a big screen run. Jazwares have the toy license and will crank out 3 and 3 quarter figures, a van for them to pick up chicks in and 12 inch talking figures that convince the female 3 and 3 quarter figures to hop into the van. In any other instance, I'd recite the "vans are bad" speech by Sarah Silverman, but the A-Team just might be able to overcome the evil of vans.









The A-Team is set to invade your home with an action-packed collection of highly detailed 3 ¾-inch Action Figures. Now you can collect all of your favorite characters and recreate your favorite A-Team moments. Perfect for collectors who have been a fan of the team for years or for those just getting in on the action. Available as Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus, Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith, Capt. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock, Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, and Col. Lynch. (Each figure sold separately)

Really? Bosco?!?

Classic A-Team Van with Electronics! The recognizable GMC van is highly detailed featuring its red stripe and a fully equipped interior that fits the 3¾-inch Action Figures. The Van even features sound clips from the movie and action packed sound effects. Now you’re in the driver’s seat with Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus and the team on their most covert missions!

Bring the action to life with these highly detailed 12-inch Collectible Figures of your favorite A-Team characters. Each character features a voice chip with sound clips from the movie creating the ultimate must have for any fan of The A-Team. These collectible figures are available as Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus and Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith. (Each figure sold separately) 12" Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith says your favorite lines from the movie, such as: "Give me a minute I'm good, give me an hour I'm great, you give me 6 months and I'm unbeatable".

Congrats to our buddy Sharlto Copley for getting an action figure within his first 5 years on the Hollywood scene!! I wonder if that's a record? Also, side note...No Jessica Biel action figure? Crazy! Make a 12 inch talking Jessica Biel that can be programmed to say your name. PURE GOLD!

Heroes Gets The Axe

Sorry to report that Heroes will not be returning for another season, but sources at NBC say they are completely open to a special to tie up any loose ends. The show had been going down hill for some time with confusing plot twists, nonsensical story lines and the sudden "shocking" death of a main character on any given day, only to have them return several episodes later. One might say, Heroes jumped 1 shark per episode and after a time, it was just hard to tune in. It was like watching a friend continually fall down a huge flight of stairs...you hold out hope that he's going to make it on the next run but down he goes, every time, like clockwork. On the sunny side, we hope this opens the door for our pal Milo to grab a new project that allows him to shine a bit more brightly.

A Butt Numbing Robin Hood Movie Review

Throughout my life, many people have retold the story of Robin Hood through film, TV and, my favorite, the classic Daffy Duck cartoon. It’s been a long time since Kevin Costner refused to use an accent as he took his turn with the bow and arrow, and since people in the states know little about the UK TV series (out on DVD now up to season 3 if you’re interested), the idea of an updated telling was widely accepted, especially with names like Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe attached. The film makers promised a truer version of the legendary story, and as they spoke these words, I could not help but remember the doldrums of 2004’s King Arthur, which was also touted to be factual…and very dull. It’s probably a funny comparison, but like the recent updating of A Nightmare on Elm Street, we’ve learned adding heaps of reality in a movie doesn’t always equal a good time.

Quick warning: There’s really no way to sum up this film without a few minor spoilers, so be warned!

We begin our tale with Robin Longstride (not as cool as Skywalker, but damn close) at the end of the crusades following King Richard the Lionhearted into battle until his untimely demise. Robin sees this as an opportunity to return home before all the disgruntled soldiers show up demanding payment for their years of service, so along with his merry band of 3, he beats a hasty retreat. Meanwhile, the film’s evil bald guy, Godfrey, has aligned himself with the French in a plot to kill the king and throw the country into chaos. So it is with auspicious timing that Robin and his men come across the ambush and ambush the ambushers…with arrows. Remember this because it is the last time you’ll see Robin hold his trademark bow and arrow for quite some time.

Now, clothed as knights, the merry men return to England to deliver the crown and be on their way with all the gold they took off the ambushees and ambushers, respectively, but Robin has one more task. It was the dying wish of brave knight Robert of Loxley that Robin deliver his sword to his father, and since we have 2 more hours to fill, off he goes. Upon delivering said sword he is convinced to take on the persona of Loxley so that Marion (Cate Blanchett) can keep her lands …and the people rejoice. YAY. At this point, you realize there’s a lot of story unfolding here and as you check your watch to try and figure out how long it will take to unfold and WHEN the people might actually run to the forest beginning their new lives as bandits, as promised in the trailer, we are dumped back into the royal’s plot. Prince John (looking waaay too much like the lion in the Disney cartoon to NOT be funny) is now King John and gives his good friend Godfrey the power to hit up the northern country for “taxes”, which he does with his Frenchie ninja squad. When I say hit, I mean that quite literally. Cue the Wilhelm Scream.

Five rowdy medieval times songs and four village dance parties later, we’ve only seen one raid on rich travelers to benefit the poor of Loxley amid the very slow, forced, inevitable romantic entanglement between Robin and Marion. It’s clear the film makers were trying to create something akin to Braveheart, but the empathy for these characters required just isn’t there to turn epic length to epic story telling. Crowe is very one note all through this film with a dour expression nailed to his face, even when standing before his new love. Blanchett saves the film a bit with quick wit and excellent acting ability, but she can’t get the job done alone. Robin’s merry men are barely introduced as Little John and Will Scarlet..and..that other guy who spends most of the film playing a medieval guitar like a rock star and bellowing out tunes to make the village lady’s dresses fall off. They’ve got MILES of charisma but are given very little screen time to pull it off. Then you’ve got William Marshal (William Hurt) who walks through the film as if he’s wondering why the hell they bothered to put him in a costume. Completely wasted talent there. This leaves us with King John and Godfrey, in separate parts of the film, off being evil asses in their own special way, but neither doing it with enough evil or flair to create a truly memorable screen villain.

Did I mention this film was 2 and a half hours?? TWO AND A HALF HOURS of dancing and courting and witty remarks and by the time we get to any sort of game changing battle, we realize there is still a war coming, as was advertised in the trailers!! It’s obvious the film makers put their heart and soul into this film, assuring the authenticity of an epic period piece. If there was any CGI in scenes, I never caught it. Just watching the horses charge into battle against the French, you’ll have cash registers sounding off in your head as it becomes obvious they spent a great deal on those shots. Never the less, without the emotional content to grab your audience by the heart strings, it’s all just pretty pictures. Granted, these are fantastically shot pretty pictures, but if you can’t keep a guy like me smiling (who loves anything medieval and is particularly enamored with the Robin Hood tale), then you’ve done something wrong. As it stands, all I'm left with now is the title song from the Costner version echoing in my head. I don't know why.

By the movie’s end, our characters are finally in the forest after King John has ushered his trailer bellow branding Robin an outlaw, and I shake my head knowing that NOW starts the movie I’d signed up to see. Robin Hood’s claims of factual accuracy even fall away as a number of liberties are taken for the sake of more dramatic turns. I won’t name these, as I’ve spoiled enough, but suffice to say they’ll make you laugh, unintentionally. Robin Hood remains an adequate medieval story of love and loss and would have made for an excellent History Channel TV series with hungry actors in the leads, but as a tedious 2 and a half hour film, only the relentless hype can save its opening weekend.

NECA's SDCC Exclusive Lineup

NECA jump into the battle with a small grouping of San Diego Comic Con exclusives that represent the movie and video game properties they crank out product for all year long. This year's lineup includes...

Cult Classics: Terminator 2 T-1000 Liquid Metal Version Action Figure
Gears of War: Jace Stratton Action Figure
Bioshock 2: Eleanor Lamb Unmasked Version Action Figure
Predators: Berzerker Predator Cloaked Version Action Figure

Unfortunately, that's all we've got for now, but when we get a hold of edition sizes and further pics of the Predator, Bioshock 2 and the packaging, we'll be sure to do an update.

In other NECA news, there have also been announcements of Assassin's Creed 2 action figures featuring a standard and black clothed Ezio and a Bob Marley figure from "Live at the Rainbow" in 7 and 18 inches.

Monogram's 2010 SDCC Exclusives

See? See what happens when we start making announcements? Avalanche! Monogram jumps in with a quick look at their San Diego Comic Con Exclusives for you to buy, take home and taunt your friends with until they cry..and then you'll feel bad...but you still won't give them your exclusives.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Bronze Paperweight- 2nd Series : Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas has gained a cult following and is even considered a holiday classic. Bronze 2 piece paperweight set features bronze finish on detailed sculpt. Features characters Jack, Sally, Zero along with Lock, Shock and Barrel. 2 piece set fits together to form a scene with graveyard accents. Comes packaged in a coffin case with a certificate of authenticity. Limited edition produced exclusively for 2009 San Diego Comic Con. (These are apparently the left overs found in the warehouse, so very limited numbers are available)





The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Bronze Paperweight- 1st Series : Jack stands 5 and a quarter inches high and Sally stands 4 and a half inches high - Packaged in a coffin shaped box. Two separate paperweights join together to depict Jack and Sally holding hands. Bronze finish on detailed sculpt. (Again, these are left overs, so numbers will be very limited)











Red Hulk Bust Bank : Limited to only 50 pieces. Rotocast bust bank depicting the meaner, calculating, weapon of destruction who recently tore through the Marvel Universe and continues to leave chaos in his wake.

Shocker Toys Rolls Out Summer Tour Exclusives

First up is Barry Barry Barry Barry Barry. If you watched the cartoon, I don't need to explain that joke to you! For the rest of you cartoon haters; The Tick hits a bar for super heroes and discovers the owner's brother calls himself The Tick as well...and was a little unhinged even before finding another Tick in his presence. He battles The Tick, trying to get him to admit HE is the one true Tick but our Tick insists he is Barry...BARRY BARRY BARRY BARRY BARRY!!

Our government spiders uncovered this image of Shocker Toys new Indie Spotlight... summer exclusive? San Diego Comic Con exclusive? Rainy day activity exclusive? Who cares! WE ARE GETTING BARRY!! This is most definately a mocked up picture, so we can expect to see a finished figure image closer to the show(s?). Ahh..those wacky sales people and their leaks.

Meanwhile over at Wizard's Blog, they've shown some Wizard Convention Tour Mallow exclusives including The Maxx, Mr.Gone and Lazerman, and another Indie Spotlight exclusive..Hunter Rose Grendel! So now my duh question of the day. I'm hearing I can walk into Toys R Us soon and buy Indie Spotlight series 1, but I still can't walk into a comic shop and buy them? I don't get it.

On a side note, those of you eagerly awaiting your Mr.Gone action figure that was the mail away for Indie Spotlight Series 1, he'll start shipping out this Summer! And remember that Mucus Tick we asked about? He's coming soon too. We got an excellent response on our teaser so he's being made. Stay tuned for more news on that front.