Toy Fair 2012 : Bif Bang Pow's Pop Culture Explosion

ONE WEEK!! ..but it's not like we haven't been pelting you with new toys for the last three weeks in a row. It's just next week..we'll be doing a lot more of that. ARE YOU PSYCHED???!! Do they say psyched anymore? I'm old. At any rate, Bif Bang Pow gets their Toy Fair mojo flowin' and blasts out a batch of previews for your trembling eyeballs. BEHOLD!!

Dexter Dark Passenger 3 3/4-Inch Action Figure : features 10 points of articulation and includes a handsaw and welder's mask with flip-down visor. July 2012





The Twilight Zone Henry Bemis Bobble Head : In the intriguing 1959 The Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last," actor Burgess Meredith played badgered booklover Henry Bemis, a nearsighted bank clerk who found himself in the post-apocalyptic world following a nuclear attack. Henry returns now as a wonderfully detailed 7-inch scale black-and-white resin bobble head that measures about 6 3/8-inches tall, including the base. Complete with cracked eyeglasses, he's seated among stacks of his beloved books!


Icons of the Twilight Zone Bobble Head Revisited : Following the astonishing success of Bif Bang Pow!'s first Icons of the Twilight Zone Bobble Head, this "Revisited" version measures approximately 6-inches tall x 4-inches wide. You'll find classic symbols from the show in black and white, of course. They include a clock with bell, a cracked window with trees in the background, E=MC2, a doll with hair, and that unforgettable eyeball. The clock, the window, and E=MC2 all bobble! If you acquired the first one, and especially if you missed out on it, don't miss this resin Twilight Zone Icons Bobble Head! July 2012

The Twilight Zone Cyclops and Alicia Action Figures : 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 assortment. Each 1970s-style figure stands 8-inches tall in shades of black and white, and features episode-specific fabric clothing, in addition to multiple points of articulation. They make excellent collectibles and appreciated gifts for any Twilight Zone aficionado! Each figure comes individually carded in blister packaging.

This Series 8 set includes 2 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Cyclops
1x Alicia

He may not be 500 feet tall, but this frightful Cyclops Action Figure from "The Fear," the penultimate episode of the The Twilight Zone, certainly grabs your attention. Emulating the overblown one-eyed monster except in stature, he's one tricky alien you'll actually want to invade your collection!

This unique Alicia Action Figure from "The Lonely," one of the first Twilight Zone episodes to be produced, brings you the beautiful(?) female android played by actress Jane Marsh... complete with rooted hair and an unforgettable face. You may not be exiled on an uninhabited asteroid, but you're sure to appreciate Alicia all the same! June 2012

Also on tap for retro action figures (but have been shown before) are...
The Twilight Zone Alien and Nurse Action Figures - June
The Twilight Zone Maya the Cat Girl and Santa Action Figures - October


The Twilight Zone Stainless Steel 750ml Water Bottle : The Twilight Zone Water Bottle is crafted of stainless steel and holds 750 ml of your favorite beverage. It features black-and-white artwork of the show's logo and the door that any true-blue The Twilight Zone devotee will instantly recognize. Now you can quench your thirst and satisfy your need for more Twilight Zone at the same time! July 2012

Doctor Who TARDIS Playset with K-9 Action Figure : This extraordinary TARDIS Playset is based on the ever-popular sci-fi TV series Doctor Who. It measures approximately 11-inches tall x 5 1/2-inches wide x 5 1/2-inches long when closed, and includes an opening door and a bonus figurine of the Doctor's trusty cyberdog, K-9. The TARDIS' interior is truly amazing with its transparent time rotor that can be raised and lowered, and the detailed Master Control Console that features various authentic controls and readout displays. In a retro 1970s style, the TARDIS Playset is made of thick dollhouse-like cardboard, and scaled for a Bif Bang Pow! 8-inch Doctor Who figure (not included). Magnetic strips ensure that the playset walls snap closed when you're traveling through time and space. October 2012




Doctor Who K-9 Bobble Head : This first-ever Doctor Who bobble head spotlights K-9, the well-liked robotic canine from the long-running British sci-fi TV series. The irresistible 7-inch scale resin bobble head is sure to delight that Doctor Who fanatic in your life! July 2012




Doctor Who TARDIS Bobble Head with Sound : Travel in style with the Eleventh Doctor! With this extraordinary TARDIS Bobble Head, 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 is meticulously detailed and features a remarkable Doctor Who-themed base with a button to activate the sound. You simply gotta get one of these! July 2012


Six Million Dollar Man Steve Austin & Bigfoot Action Figures : It's been a long time since the world has seen collectibles of the original Col. Steve Austin, "a man barely alive," so Bif Bang Pow! is excited to bring these 8-inch scale Six Million Dollar Man action figures to loyal fans of the celebrated TV series everywhere. Continuing Bif Bang Pow!'s successful partnership with EMCE Toys, these truly unique figures feature multiple points of articulation, series-true fabric clothing, and a retro style that hearkens to the bestselling "Mego" action figures of the 1970s and 1980s... only better than they were before... better, stronger, and maybe even faster!

This set includes 2 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Steve Austin Action Figure
1x Bigfoot Action Figure

Col. Steve Austin is brought back to life once more in this Steve Austin Action Figure that presents the likeness of actor and pop-culture icon Lee Majors in a bright-red outfit and shoes, complete with a rubber "lead pipe" that's flexible enough to be bent. The figure can hold it, too. This unbelievable figure even has "bionic" details, plus includes a sound-effect accessory.

Standing an impressive 9 5/8-inches tall, the Bigfoot Action Figure spotlights the hulking character featured in multiple episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man. The intimidating protector of aliens from outer space includes silver-metallic eyes, a fur-like suit, and a sound effect.

Six Million Dollar Man Oscar Goldman & Fembot Action Figures : It's been a long time since the world has seen collectibles of the original Col. Steve Austin, "a man barely alive," so Bif Bang Pow! is excited to bring these 8-inch scale Six Million Dollar Man action figures to loyal fans of the celebrated TV series everywhere. Continuing Bif Bang Pow!'s successful partnership with EMCE Toys, these truly unique figures feature multiple points of articulation, series-true fabric clothing, and a retro style that hearkens to the bestselling "Mego" action figures of the 1970s and 1980s... only better than they were before... better, stronger, and maybe even faster!

This set includes 2 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Oscar Goldman Action Figure
1x Fembot Action Figure

Any fan of The Six Million Dollar Man will be quick to recognize this action figure of Oscar Goldman, head of the Office of Scientific Information (OSI). Goldman is dressed in a suit jacket, pants, and shoes and comes with his signature breifcase

Your SMDM collection is incomplete without your very own Fembot Action Figure. This female-robot facsimile features a dress, scarf, belt, high-heeled shoes, rooted hair, and an unforgettable face that's to die for. On second thought, maybe not!

The Six Million Dollar Man 750ml Water Bottle : Steve Austin in action! In blazing metallic-red and white, the Six Million Dollar Man streaks across the face of this 750 ml water bottle like a man possessed. Fashioned of stainless steel, this is a highly collectible and intensely useful item that loyal fans of the celebrated TV series will want to take with them wherever they may run. July 2012

Battlestar Galactica Cylon & Captain Apollo Action Figures : Direct from the 1978 science-fiction television series Battlestar Galactica, these 8-inch scale action figures feature multiple points of articulation, episode-specific fabric clothing, and a retro style reminiscent of the bestselling "Mego" action figures of the 1970s and 1980s. Continuing Bif Bang Pow!'s successful partnership with EMCE Toys, they bring the show's most popular characters to 3-dimensional life for BSG fans new and old!

This set includes 2 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Capt. Apollo Action Figure
1x Cylon Centurion Action Figure

Arguably the central character of Battlestar Galactica, Viper spacefighter pilot Apollo (as portrayed by actor Richard Hatch) heads up this 2-pack. Dressed in authentic BSG attire that includes pants, jacket, belt, and boots, Captain Apollo's accessories include a well-detailed pistol and removable helmet.

Commander Adama's son is joined by a fearsome Cylon Centurion, armed to the teeth with both a rifle and a sword. Hyper-detailed in metallic-silver and black, this 8-inch figure is one to keep your eye on! July 2012

Battlestar Galactica Lt. Starbuck and Android Sister Figures : Direct from the 1978 science-fiction television series Battlestar Galactica, these 8-inch scale action figures feature multiple points of articulation, episode-specific fabric clothing, and a retro style reminiscent of the bestselling "Mego" action figures of the 1970s and 1980s. Continuing Bif Bang Pow!'s successful partnership with EMCE Toys, they bring the show's most popular characters to 3-dimensional life for BSG fans new and old!

This set includes 2 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):
1x Lt. Starbuck Action Figure
1x Android Sister Action Figure

Featured here is Viper-pilot hotshot and notorious gambler and womanizer, Lieutenant Starbuck of the Colonial Service, as played by actor Dirk Benedict. Clad in authentic pants, jacket, belt, and boots, Captain Apollo's best friend brings his excellently detailed removable helmet and pistol accessories to the party.

Be careful when someone wants you to meet their sister. Standing 8-inches tall in her shiny dress, beads, and white pumps, this Android Sister Action Figure sports enough eyes and mouths for two people! Care to ask this Tucana alien out for dinner and a nice romantic movie? July 2012

For those wondering about the fate of the Venture Brothers 3 and 3 quarter inch action figure line, all hope is not yet lost! The sales team is giving it until the end of February to collect all their feedback and pre-order totals before making the final decision...so put your money where your mouth is! You want a straight up Venture Brothers action figure universe? CLICK HERE to put your pre-order in today and by August, we might have the start of something awesome!

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SDCC: Bif Bang Pow's Full Exclusives Lineup

Bif Bang Pow! does it again at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2011 with another astonishing array of brand-new collectibles that includes 8 Comic-Con Exclusives and 21 product debuts from Doctor Who™, The Venture Bros.™, NCIS™, Lost™, The Twilight Zone™, and Eastbound & Down®... plus the first-ever 3 3/4-inch action figure from Dexter™. Starting with these exclusives and debuts, all of our 2011-2012 action figures will be individually numbered.

All products will be available only at the Entertainment Earth® booth #2343. Prices include sales tax, and per-person limits may apply at the show.

Doctor Who : Travel through time and space with Doctor Who and Bif Bang Pow!'s Comic-Con Exclusive Cyberleader and The Master Action Figures. The marvelous EMCE Toys 8-inch scale, retro-styled figures showcase Cyberleader in metallic silver and black, along with a cloaked and magnificently malevolent Master. SDCC will also witness the debut of the Fourth Doctor and Sontaran Field-Major Styre Action Figures. All four are limited editions of 3,000 pieces each that include series-true accessories, real fabric clothing, and multiple points of articulation. (Sold separately, $20 each)

The resin Comic-Con Exclusive TARDIS Bobble Head with Sound ($22) is based on the Classic Series and stands about 6 3/4-inches tall on a themed base. It features the Doctor's favorite mode of transportation, complete with signature materialize and dematerialize sounds, and the entire TARDIS bobbles! The extraordinary 8 5/8-inch wide Doctor Who TARDIS Tin Tote ($15) also debuts... in the likeness of a TARDIS. Both items are limited to 3,000 pieces each.

They all embody that distinctive look and feel of the BBC's Doctor Who, the longest-running sci-fi TV series in the world.

The Twilight Zone : Journey to another dimension with articulated, 1970s-style, black-and-white action figures and bobble heads based on fan-favorite episodes of the iconic TV series and licensed from CBS Consumer Products. This Comic-Con Exclusive Bob Wilson / Don Carter Deluxe Figure ($30) sports an 8-inch scale retro-style EMCE Toys body and an all-new head sculpt officially approved by William Shatner. It's a limited edition of just 1,500 pieces that comes with two sets of fabric clothing and accessories to recreate two legendary episodes in which William Shatner starred.

Also making their debut at SDCC are all-new The Venusian, Invader, Doctor Bernardi, and Henry Bemis Action Figures. Each is a limited edition of 1,704 pieces. (Sold separately, $20 each)

The Comic-Con Exclusive Icons of The Twilight Zone Bobble Head ($15) is fashioned of resin and measures about 5-inches tall. It presents five unforgettable symbols synonymous with Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone: clock, swirl, eyeball, spaceship, and E=mc2... and three of them float and bobble! Plus, this 8 5/8-inch wide Rod Serling Tin Tote ($15) is a limited product debut of 1,500 pieces that features series-specific black-and-white artwork and a famous quote.

Watch for the SDCC debut of the series-accurate black-and-white Talky Tina Doll Replica. This eerily lifelike reproduction is a 1,000-piece limited edition that stands 18-inches tall and features fabric clothing, rooted hair, and eyelids that open and close. Tina also speaks five authentic phrases from the spine-chilling "Living Doll" episode of The Twilight Zone. But don't worry, she's only an innocent talking replica... or is she? ($140)

The Venture Brothers : Created in conjunction with EMCE Toys, Bif Bang Pow!'s line of first-ever action figures from Adult Swim's The Venture Bros. rolls on with the release of the must-have Comic-Con Exclusive Rusty and Jonas Venture Sr. with Tin Tote ($45), and the debut of these Dr. Girlfriend, Hank, Dr. Orpheus, and Phantom Limb Action Figures (sold separately, $20 each). The exclusive is a limited edition of 1,500 pieces, while the debuts are limited to 3,000 pieces each.

All six 8-inch scale figures are articulated in a 1970s retro style. Complete with accessories, they bring sensational detail and authentic fabric clothing, and each captures that distinctive action-comedy mix that's synonymous with the top-rated television series. The tote measures 8 5/8-inches wide and features episode-specific artwork that is 100% new and was commissioned by the show's artists, Stephen DeStefano and Liz Artinian.

NCIS : Actress Pauley Perrette is Abby Sciuto in this 7-inch tall resin bobble head of the irreverent young Goth-girl lab tech from the triumphant CBS series NCIS. Dressed as only Abby can dress, and licensed from CBS Consumer Products, the NCIS Abby Sciuto Bobble Head is a SDCC debut and a must-have for any NCIS addict! ($15)

Eastbound and Down : Made of resin and measuring approximately 6 3/4-inches tall, HBO® hit comedy series Eastbound and Down®'s Kenny Powers appears on his The Panty Dropper Jet Ski wearing sunglasses and a white jacket with "Flama Blanca" on the back in this unbelievable Kenny Powers White Suit Bobble Head. Maybe he really is "better than everyone else in the world"! ($15)

Lost : Celebrate the end of an era with brand-new collectibles from ABC's mega-popular TV series Lost. This sensational SDCC Exclusive Lost Polar Bear Bobble Head is crafted of resin and measures about 5 1/2-inches long. Wearing a Dharma Initiative collar, it features the unlikely island inhabitant in superb detail with an incredible themed base that includes a cage wall and fish biscuit! ($15)

And don't miss the debut of the much-anticipated Sawyer, Juliet, Jack, Sayid, Miles, and Claire Action Figures from Bif Bang Pow! Standing on an retro-style EMCE Toys 8-inch scale body with multiple points of articulation and series-authentic fabric clothing, each vintage-style figure is a limited edition of just 1,000 pieces. They're sure to keep the memory of The Island alive! (Sold separately, $20 each)

Dexter : Since 2008, Showtime Network's Emmy-nominated drama series Dexter admirers have flocked to pick up our fantastic exclusives at Comic-Con. Not shying away from our responsibilities, we've upped the ante again this year to bring fans this first-ever 3 3/4-inch Dexter action figure! The plastic Dexter Dark Defender 3 3/4-Inch Comic-Con Exclusive Figure is a very limited edition of 3,000 pieces that features 10 points of articulation and comes with an awesome blood-slide accessory. ($15)

"Our incredible fan-base demands it, and Bif Bang Pow! delivers," said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! "Once again, we've kept our word and are bringing to SDCC 2011 a more amazing panoply of product exclusives and debuts than ever before, plus two brand-new licenses that promise even more excitement in the future. Join us in San Diego, July 21-24, for tons of fun and madness at Comic-Con 2011!"


Pre-Order all your Bif Bang Pow goodies at Entertainment Earth!

CLICK HERE for a closer look at each exclusive and a sneak peek at some upcoming toys from Lost, Doctor Who, Venture Brothers and more!

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.

NYCC 2010: Shiny Collectibles

While not every company on the planet graced geekdom with their presence at New York Comic Con this year, there was certainly enough to keep me sweating..especially when you consider the show has yet to learn how to keep a crowd moving so I've practically got PTSD from the ordeal. We decided it would be best to put all the links in one place for your clickifying pleasure, so sit back, relax, and let the joy and longing wash over you simultaneously as you peruse the vast wonders of toys, statues and vinyl art figures across the show floor.

GO HERO / ZICA : with Buck Rogers Mego-like figures and 12 inch wonders including a George Romero figure I'd love to see made!! He's standing next to the little zombie girl from Night of the Living Dead. Awesome 2 pack potential!

TONNER : Makers of amazing dolls that surpass the humdrum name. This year on display you'll see new Harry Potter, DC Comics Stars, Alice in Wonderland, Firefly, Twilight, Lord of the Rings, Tron, Muppets and some original costume designs collectors are sure to freak out over.

SQUARE ENIX : Killer toys never stop coming in from across the water. This year Square Eniz brings us new Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker figures, Assassin's Creed, Bleach, Halo Reach and Final Fantasy XIII

HASBRO : Stealthly hidden within the crowded confines of the Marvel booth, Hasbro brought their super hero all stars into the light with new Super Hero Squad figures and vehicles, a second look at the incoming wave of Marvel Legends 6 inch figures (YAY!), Marvel Universe scaled movie figures for Thor and Captain America, the main Marvel Universe line complete with a super sized Sentinel, super sized Frost Giant & Loki, super sized Goliath and a Giant-Size X-Men 6 figure boxed set!

DC DIRECT / DC UNLIMITED : Putting your displays at the corners of your booth is great...in theory. In reality, I got knocked over more times than Webster at the Million Man March. Never the less, I got the goods. Check out the new True Blood statue, DC Comics action figures and statues, DC Unlimited video game action figures, World of Warcrack..I mean craft and Starcraft figures, the newest Batman action figures, Brightest Day action figures, the hot Ame-Comi Heroine series PVC figures and the newest statues and busts you'll be hunting for.

DARK HORSE : With a fine selection of varied licenses including Domo (that little killer brownie monster who kills kittens when you masturbate), Dexter, Tim Burton, The Peanuts, Bettie Page, Eerie and Disney!

ART TOYS : You'll forgive me lumping this all together, but when you are fighting through the crowd, can't shoot past people that don't get that blocking the whole front of a table for a conversation means no one else can see the artists' work and generally clueless about who has made what to begin with, it is a losing battle. I did see some fantastic things before I had to pull the ejector lever, so I hope you enjoy them as well.

SDCC 2010: Bif Bang KA-Pow! Pop Culture Toy Overload

Bif Bang Pow are wish masters. We said "Dear Lord, Please bring us Flash Gordon action figures in our life time and if you've got some cosmic power left over after that, I'd just about kill in your name for a line of Big Lebowski toys." And lo, the Bif Bang happened and a booming voice came from a gargantuan bobble head bellowing WISH GRANTED. ...and it was good.

NOW Bif Bang Pow take San Diego Comic Con by storm with a host of pop culture properties in formats you'll die for. Here's the run down...

VENTURE BROTHERS were a risky proposition. Big Bang said..if you buy them...we'll make more! Well apparently, you bought em! Get ready for more Venture Adventure on the way with new additions to the MEGO-esque line including Dr. Orpheus and The Phantom Limb!!! I also wanted to make a quick note that you can still get Henchmen 21 and 24 from Entertainment Earth so HURRY and snap em up before they are gone.

TWILIGHT ZONE lines continue with innovative bobble heads, full size props to creep you out and those lovable MEGO-rific dolls commemorating your favorite Black and White moments with the characters who made them special.

LOST may have said their final goodbyes but BBP are only getting started on their toy domination of the ominous island. PLASTIC SHALL RULE YOU SMOKE MONSTER!! Which of course begs the question..How DOES one make a smoke monster action figure? SCIENCE!!

DEXTER may not have a lot on tap figure wise at the moment, but that doesn't mean he gets no plastic love. Check out the newest figure to wield the tools of the code and gasp as you realize a Dexter action figure (namely the Dark Avenger) will soon be a Toys R Us exclusive??!!

MOVIES have always been a staple of the BBP product and this year, there is still plenty to come. Flash Gordon, The Big Lebowski and Beastly step up to the plate while Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down takes a swing at bobble head victory. And then there's Scott Ian...cuz who doesn't want Anthrax action figures?

And just because they were also in the Entertainment Earth booth as well, we shot up Spectre Toys' brilliant Dark Shadows line in all its MEGO-tastic glory. Enjoy!!

Get Your Hands Dirty with Dexter: Game On

As part of a multi-tiered programming, digital and marketing campaign custom-designed for the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, SHOWTIME announced the launch of Dexter Game On (DexterGameOn.com), an interactive promotional game that will take place simultaneously at San Diego Comic-Con and in five other major cities across the U.S. from Wednesday, July 21 to Sunday, July 25. SHOWTIME has worked with SCVNGR – an iPhone and Android-based application that is all about going places, doing challenges and earning points – to build DEXTER™-themed challenges for the game. The collaboration marks the first time that a television network has teamed up with SCVNGR.

Players of Dexter Game On are asked to step into Dexter’s mind to unlock exclusive content from the series' upcoming fifth season and for a chance to pick up DEXTER-themed merchandise, including season four DVDs. Devoted fans of the series know that all of Dexter's victims are marked with a small incision on their right cheek, and at Comic-Con, those fans can show their love for the series by sporting a DEXTER "cheek slash" tattoo. SHOWTIME will hand out over 100,000 lick-'n-stick tattoos during all four days of Comic-Con. Tattoos will be available throughout the convention floor, at the SHOWTIME booth (#4129), and will be distributed by street teams outside the convention center.

Fans are encouraged to take pictures of themselves sporting their tattoos at various locations around the convention and upload them to the Dexter Game On site (DexterGameOn.com). At Comic-Con, players will explore San Diego through the check-in-based Dexter-themed Trek on SCVNGR (scvngr.com) – venues will range from the SHOWTIME booth, to an innocent coffee shop nearby, and will culminate in a "crime scene" location to be revealed near the convention center. As gamers complete the trek, they will have the opportunity to earn limited edition SCVNGR badges that can be redeemed for DEXTER merchandise, including the early release of 250 copies of the DEXTER season four DVD.

Fans that are unable to join SHOWTIME at Comic-Con can actively play in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle and Atlanta with SCVNGR treks custom designed locally for their area. SHOWTIME has also created a new "cheek-slash-yourself" Facebook application, where fans can upload tattoos directly to their online profile photos on Facebook. Fans playing DEXTER GAME ON across the country will work as a hive – each challenge completed at Comic-Con, in the five participating cities, and via Facebook gets tallied on the official counter on DexterGameOn.com. Once the Dexter community amasses 100,000 completed challenges, a never-before-seen sneak peek of the series' upcoming fifth season will be unlocked and available for all fans to see.

"At SHOWTIME, we pride ourselves for being at the cutting edge of technology and are excited to be the first television network to join forces with Scvngr," said Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, Showtime Networks Inc. "Comic-Con is the perfect venue to further engage our loyal fans with this robust interactive social media game, while providing added value to our over three million Dexter fans on Facebook."

"The DEXTER challenges on SCVNGR are truly killer," said Seth Priebatsch, Chief Ninja of SCVNGR. "Fans should grab the SCVNGR app and play Dexter Game On at Comic-Con, and all across the country to help unlock an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming fifth season of DEXTER."

As previously announced, SHOWTIME will headline the opening day of San Diego Comic-Con hosting two panels on Thursday, July, 22 in Ballroom 20. THE ANTI-HEROES OF SHOWTIME (4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) will feature series creators, showrunners and actors who have helped define the network's programming line-up. Featured panelists include Michael C. Hall and DEXTER showrunner Chip Johannessen, David Duchovny and executive producer and creator Tom Kapinos of Californication, Mary-Louise Parker and executive producer and creator Jenji Kohan of Weeds, along with Linda Wallem, executive producer, writer and one of the creators of NURSE JACKIE and series star Paul Schulze.

Then, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Comic-Con will once again welcome America's favorite serial killer with a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of Dexter that will include an exclusive first-look trailer of the highly anticipated season five premiere. Featured panelists include series star/executive producer Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, and executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Chip Johannessen and Manny Coto. The fifth season of DEXTER premieres September 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.

SHO.com will launch a dedicated Comic-Con microsite that will bring the convention experience to the fans that are not able to attend. The site will host the highly anticipated season five Dexter trailer and content from the Anti-Hero panel, to be showcased immediately after the Comic-Con panels.

Entertainment Earth Hosting Dexter, Robot Chicken, Venture Brothers, LOST & More at SDCC

Entertainment Earth – http://www.entertainmentearth.com – drives San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC) to new heights of exhilaration with celebrity appearances, photo opportunities, and 23 exclusive or new product debuts from The Venture Bros.™, Lost™, The Twilight Zone™, Dexter™, and Eastbound & Down®. Also, during the show, Spectre Toys is presenting one SDCC Exclusive and two product debuts from Dark Shadows™, and NBC Universal will debut "Beyond Caprica - A Visitor's Pocket Guide to the Twelve Colonies" and an all-new Caprica™ T-shirt available for purchase at the booth. Additionally, Toys“R”Us® is offering three SDCC Exclusives and a product debut at the Entertainment Earth booth, including products based on Ghostbusters™, Halo: Reach™, Robot Chicken™, Transformers™, and Wild Grinders™. Show attendees will want to visit Entertainment Earth's booth #2343 in San Diego July 22-25!

Celebrity Appearances: Meet celebrities from some of the world's most popular movies and TV
series. Get your figures signed by The Venture Bros.™ creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, Spawn™ creator / McFarlane Toys visionary Todd McFarlane, Robot Chicken's™ Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Lara Parker from Dark Shadows™, Wild Grinders'™ Rob Dyrdek, and Caprica™ star Alessandra Torresani accompanied by accomplished writers Jane Espenson and Bob Harris. Celebrity appearances subject to change. Visit sdcc.entertainmentearth.com and the booth for specific talent, dates, and times… and surprise guests.

Exclusive Merchandise and Product Debuts:
(Prices include sales tax. Per-person limits may apply at the show. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.)

• The Twilight Zone Travel through another dimension with this unbelievable array of SDCC Exclusive bobble heads and retro-style action figures based on fan-favorite episodes of the iconic TV series. These bobble heads, licensed from CBS Consumer Products and crafted by Bif Bang Pow!, are made of resin and stand about 7 inches tall:

Talky Tina Talking Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($20)
Gremlin Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($15)
Kanamit Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($15)
Invader Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($15)
Mystic Seer Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 1,500 pieces. ($15)
For the very first time, 8-inch scale action figures – all in black and white – are available for fans to take home! The 1970's style SDCC Exclusive Talky Tina and Willie Action Figures present two of the most spine-chilling characters ever seen in The Twilight Zone™. Fully articulated, these killer figures are made in conjunction with EMCE Toys in the 8-inch scale, but on the approximately 6-inch tall "child" body type with episode-true fabric clothing. Also making their debut at Comic-Con are the rest of the all-new The Twilight Zone™ 8-inch action figure series, including The Gremlin, Kanamit, Jason Foster, and The Devil. And they're all just as creepy as the original characters! ($20 each)

• The Venture Bros. Fans can now own the first-ever line of action figures from Adult Swim's The Venture Bros.™, created by Bif Bang Pow! in conjunction with EMCE Toys. Debuting at Comic-Con will be highly articulated, retro-style figures of Dr. Venture, Brock Samson, The Monarch, and Dean Venture, as well as two SDCC Exclusives: Henchman Number 21 and Henchman Number 24. All six 8-inch figures bring sensational detail and authentic fabric clothing, and each captures that distinctive action-comedy mix that's synonymous with the toprated television series. ($20 each)

VENTURE BROTHERS creators Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick will be signing on Saturday, July 24th at 4:30 to 6pm.

• Eastbound & Down "I play real sports." With more heat on it than a Kenny Powers fastball, this 7-inch talking bobble head of the has-been pitcher curses and speaks 5 unforgettable phrases taken from the HBO® hit comedy series Eastbound and Down®. It's made of resin and features the Kenny Powers character in a baseball uniform. ($20)

• Lost Celebrate the end of an era with brand-new collectibles from ABC's mega-popular TV series Lost™. The SDCC Exclusive Claire Littleton Bobble Head features crazy, squirrelly Claire – and her "baby" – in superb detail. Sporting rugged island gear and a shotgun, she's made of resin and stands 7 inches tall. Limited edition of 1,500 pieces. ($15) And don't miss the champions of good and evil… Jacob and Man in Black Action Figures! Both are SDCC Exclusives crafted in retro, vintage-style sculpting with real fabric clothing. Standing on the EMCE Toys 8-inch scale action figure body with multiple points of articulation, the mysterious Jacob and his equally enigmatic nemesis, the Man in Black, are here to keep the memory of The Island alive. ($20 each)

• Dexter Since 2008, Showtime Network's Emmy-nominated drama series Dexter™ admirers have flocked to pick up Bif Bang Pow!'s fantastic exclusives at Comic-Con. Not shying away from our responsibilities, we've upped the ante this year to bring fans two all-new items that are sure to become instant hits. Dexter – and his son Harrison – make their way to Comic-Con in resin form in a cute 7-inch Dexter and Harrison Double-Bobbling Bobble Head SDCC Exclusive ($15). Action figure fans won't be left out either with the debut of the 7-inch Dexter in Jumpsuit. It eatures the part-time serial killer in cloth scrubs and cloth apron, and comes with a handsaw and welder's mask with a flip-down visor. ($20)

• Toys“R”Us San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives and First Reveals Toys“R”Us is offering three San Diego Comic-Con exclusives and the first chance to purchase a limited edition item before it’s available in Toys“R”Us stores nationwide: Ghostbusters™ "We're Ready to Believe You" Minimates Set ($17), Halo: Reach™ Noble Seven ($20), Robot Chicken™ 5-Inch Nerd Figure ($20), and Transformers™ Masterpiece Grimlock ($70).

ROBOT CHICKEN creators Matt Senreich and Seth Green will be signing on Friday, July 23rd at 11am to 12pm.

• NBC Universal Product Debuts from Caprica NBC Universal will debut "Beyond Caprica - A Visitor's Pocket Guide to the Twelve Colonies" ($10) and an all-new Caprica™ T-shirt ($20), available for purchase at Entertainment Earth's booth. Here's your chance to own a piece of the hit Syfy channel drama set in the Battlestar Galactica™ universe.

CAPRICA star Alessandra Torresani will be signing on Friday, July 23rd from 2:30 to 4:30. CAPRICA creatives Bob Harris (writer) and Jane Espenson (co-executive producer) will be signing Saturday, July 24th from 1pm to 2:30pm and Sunday, July 25th from 11am to 12pm.

• Spectre Toys SDCC Exclusive and Product Debuts from Dark Shadows From the supernatural gothic soap opera that made daytime television history, the mysterious unknown of Dark Shadows™ comes to life with these frighteningly realistic action figures from Spectre Toys. They stand 8 inches tall in fabric clothing. You don't want to miss these!
Werewolf Action Figure – SDCC Exclusive ($20)
Barnabas Collins Action Figure – SDCC Debut ($20)
Angelique Bouchard Action Figure – SDCC Debut ($20)

DARK SHADOWS star Lara Parker will be signing Saturday, July 24th from 3pm to 4pm.

ALSO SIGNING are Todd McFarlane and Rob Dyrdek. CLICK HERE for full details.

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.