NYCC 2013: Dark Horse Expands Game of Thrones

When we hit New York Comic Con..or any other con, we put together an awesome team and hit it hard...and then at night...we find an awesome party and hit it hard...so please excuse the lack of hourly updates. WE CRAVE FUN. If you're a regular, you know this is not the place for up to the minute coverage, but I think we deliver the goods. We did manage to work a fan favorite property into our shoots yesterday and thought we might throw all that eye candy at you this morning. It seems Dark Horse knows your love for Game of Thrones has not diminished and is sending out more excellent collectibles for your medieval-y shelf space into 2014.

Telekinetic Girl VS NY Coffee Shop

With one week til the opening of the Carrie remake, super pranksters Thinkmodo took to the streets of New York City...and rigged a coffee shop for destruction. MIND EXPLODEY DESTRUCTION!! I don't know about you but if this had happened in Brooklyn when I was growing up, someone would have decked the poor girl. We all knew about mutants...and you gotta knock those suckers out fast. I'll also add, if friends of mine had rigged this, the dude's head would have went kaplooey and those coffee shop patrons would be scarred for life right now. Hit play and prepare to laugh your ass off. Suffice to say, if you are supposed to be working, you'll have to do this all ninja like...or just call everyone over and disrupt business for 5 minutes. Your call.



Carrie opens October 18th!

Skylanders SWAP Force Revving Up For Release

As we spiral headlong toward the October 13th US release date of the newest Skylanders expansion, we'll tip you off on a public event in Tomes Square, NYC this week and give you some new eye candy to drool over...

Activision Publishing, Inc., brings the world of Skylands to life for one special day in Times Square to celebrate the upcoming launch of Skylanders SWAP Force.  The makers of the Skylanders® franchise -- one of the world’s most successful video game franchises1 -- is inviting fans to experience the world of Skylands during the “SWAPtoberfest” event.

Kids who visit Times Square on SWAPtober 10th can participate in the “SWAPtoberfest” themed activities. Select Skylanders costumed characters will attend and Skylanders-branded prizes will be given away (while supplies last) at the event to fans. Portal Masters will also have the opportunity to win a Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack, as well as play the game in advance of its official launch.

NYCC 2013: Capcom Game Demos & More

Capcom will be heading to the east coast for New York Comic Con 2013 this weekend where fans can get their hands on the latest and greatest game demos at booth #1604. East coast fans will get their first chance to play Strider as well as the recently announced console version of Dustforce. DuckTales: Remastered, releasing on November 12 on disc, will also be available for any Scrooge fans who have not yet experienced this acclaimed platformer. In addition, Monster Hunter fans can unite at the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate lounge with photo opps and a seating area with charging stations for hunters to easily join up and quest.

NYCC 2013: Mezco's Axe Cop Test Shot Exclusive

He's a cop...with an axe...he's AXE COP!

Mezco's 1st series of Axe Cop action figures doesn't hit stores until 2014, but you can get a special Axe Cop early, only at New York Comic Con (booth 1855) and MezcoToyz.com.

This is the first time a test shot has ever been released from the Mezco Axe Cop line of figures.

This 4inch scale Axe Cop figure is a limited edition of 500. He is comes packaged in a poly bag with an information card. As a test shot, he is unpainted and presented in his glorious raw plastic form.

NYCC 2013: Fox's Panels & Signings

As the 2 largest geekstravaganza IN THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD quickly approaches, we get a nice, concise list of what FOX TV will be bringing to the show. Here's the breakdown...

PANELS, SCREENINGS & AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SCHEDULE (by day)

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

 

ALMOST HUMAN

Screening:  6:15 PM – Empire Stage 1-E

Step into the future with a special screening of the highly anticipated action drama from J.J. Abrams and J.H. Wyman. ALMOST HUMAN, premiering Monday, Nov. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, takes place approximately 30 years in the future – when being a cop has only become a more dangerous job than it is today. Following an unprecedented increase in the crime rate, every police officer must partner with an android. The series will follow the week-to-week missions of John Kennex (Karl Urban), a detective and sole survivor of a devastating police ambush, and his robot partner, Dorian (Michael Ealy), as this buddy-cop duo solve cases and fight to keep the lid on dangerously evolved criminals in this futuristic landscape.

Marvel Zombie Minimates Return

Fans of Minimates, zombies and scary Marvel comics alike celebrated when Diamond Select Toys announced that they would be bringing zombies back to the Marvel Minimates line. Well, we’ve got even more good news! Not only do we have pics of the new, horrific packaging for the Villain Zombies Box Set, we’re also happy to say that it is on the way to U.S. shores!

As you can tell by the Halloween Comicfest logo, DST plans to have the set in comic shops in time to celebrate Comicfest 2013, which will happen at participating stores on October 31st. Along with the packaging shots, you can also check out a tray shot, which shows off the set’s various accessories, including flight stands, a rock base, a Goblin Glider, Magneto’s hair, various weapons, removable guts and an alternate Zombie Norman Osborn head. Visit halloweencomicfest.com to find a participating retailer near you, and reserve your set today!

NYCC 2013: The Incredible Bionic Man

The Incredible Bionic Man” Appears at New York Comic Con –including panel discussion with scientists, special sneak-preview of film, and public display and demonstration of robot.

Smithsonian Channel is the exclusive U.S. television home to chronicle the behind-the-scenes story of the world’s first real Bionic Man–; a 6-foot-tall robot built entirely from bionic body parts and implantable synthetic organs –complete with a functioning circulatory system. The result of billions of dollars of research and featuring components borrowed from some of the world's leading laboratories, THE INCREDIBLE BIONIC MAN shows how far we have come in efforts to simulate the human body. A new one-hour documentary about the ambitious project premieres on Smithsonian Channel on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Despicable Me 2 on Blu-ray & DVD December 10th

The  holiday season just got even brighter with the news that Despicable Me 2, the $863 million worldwide box office phenomenon and the year’s #1 comedy, arrives on Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Packs, DVD and Digital HD including UltraViolet™ on December 10, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film will also be available on Digital HD November 26, 2013, just in time for families to watch on the go as they gear up for holiday travel.  In addition to more than 45 minutes of hilarious and insightful bonus features, Blu-ray Combo Packs will include, from the makers of Despicable Me, three all-new mini-movies starring the film series’ breakout stars, the mischievous but lovable Minions.  For a sneak peek of these mini-movies, and other great weekly offers from Despicable Me 2, call Gru at **DM2 (**362) from your mobile phone.*

NYCC 2013: Voltron and Robotech Team Up

Fresh off the blockbuster comic series team up announcement this summer from Dynamite Entertainment, New York Comic Con will host a joint panel of two of anime's greatest legends—Voltron^® and Robotech—for the first time on Friday October 11th at 11:00 a.m. in Room 1A14 ! This historic event will be the first time representatives of both properties will be together discussing the much buzzed about Robotech / Voltron crossover from Dynamite Comics.  

 

To give fans the latest news, sneak peeks, and insights into the creation of this historic crossover, World Events Productions (WEP,LLC) and Harmony Gold U.S.A. can confirm the following members of the creative team will be attending the New York Comic Con: 

Jeremy Corray – Voltron Creative Director

Tommy Yune – Robotech Creative Director

Bob Koplar – Vice President, World Events Productions 

Kevin McKeever – Vice President of Marketing for Robotech

Joseph Rybandt – Senior Editor, Dynamite Comics

Tommy Yune is co-writing the story with Dynamite Comics who will produce and distribute the comics. The first issue of the Robotech / Voltron Crossover is expected to be released in December 2013.

The Previews Exclusive Doctor Who K9 Talking Plush

Dr. Who takes over in the October issue of PREVIEWS featuring the exclusive plush version of the Doctor’s favorite companion, K-9.  The dogbot from Underground Toys, can be pre-ordered now at your local comic book specialty shop, and is scheduled to release in early November, 2013.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Doctor Who K9 Medium Talking Plush (Item Code: OCT132032, SRP: $29.99) is a “retro futuristic” robotic canine from the year 5,000 in a perfectly huggable size.  The gray plush embodies the look and feel of the famous canine friend of the Fourth Doctor, offering phrases such as, "Affirmative," "Affirmative master," and "Maximum defense mode!"  

“Since K-9 is both a classic and current Doctor Who character, it made sense for us to look at making product focusing on him,” said Robyn Cowling, Licensing Director for Underground Toys. “With his quick wit and iconic phrases, he’s the perfect choice for our talking plush range.  The feedback online has been great so far so it looks like we made the right decision and he’s sure to be a hit with Doctor Who fans young and old.”

The Doctor Who K9 plush is featured in the October PREVIEWS catalog on page 452, and can be pre-ordered at your local comic book shop. Find a comic shop at www.comicshoplocator.com and add this exclusive pooch to your Doctor Who collection.

NYCC 2013: Frank Kozik x Outsmart Originals

…and now for something completely different...

 

 

Expect the unexpected at NYCC this week, like these two new KOZIK limited edition exclusive t-shirts...that's right, original designs by the one and only Frank Kozik. 

Outsmart Originals is grabbing on to this opportunity to release some unique and different designs by the Smorkin' Artist that are a must for Kozik collectors. From the Dead Cosmonaut (who will be joined by fellow explorers in the future) to the Day of the Dead Animal series starting with Los Gatos. Each shirt is screen printed on ultra cotton tees for both men and women and includes a sleeve screen as well - two great October themes from one great artist - these limited t-shirts are now available now and can be ordered online or picked up at the outsmart originals Booth #208 during NYCC.

http://outsmartoriginals.storenvy.com/

NYCC 2013: The Marvel Shop

The Marvel booth at New York Comic Con is back! (Booth #1354) Marvel will be taking the event by storm and aims to make this year one to remember! Along with all of the great on-stage panels, creator signings, and special events, Marvel is offering some fantastic new and exclusive merchandise that will be for sale at the booth (while supplies last), including T-shirts, glass tumblers, statues, Blu-ray DVDs and more! Be sure to stop by and check the booth out, as supplies will be limited.

Here is a list of items that will be for sale:

Rocket Raccoon Plush by Just Play with Limited Edition Skottie Young Lithograph – Take home your very own cuddly, plush Guardian of the Galaxy. Just don’t call him cuddly to his face.  Each awesome plush also includes a limited edition lithograph illustrated by Skottie Young! (Limited to 1000 pieces): $34.99

Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

For more than two decades, writer-director Guillermo del Toro has mapped out a territory in the popular imagination that is uniquely his own. From his first feature-length film, the modern classic Cronos, to his best-selling novels, to his latest movie Pacific Rim, del Toro has proven himself to be a one-of-a-kind creative visionary able to bring his singular sensibility equally to Hollywood blockbusters such as Hellboy and to more personal projects such as the Oscar–winning Pan’s Labyrinth. Now comes a gift and gorgeous keepsake for his legions of fans: GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSTIES: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions (Harper Design; On Sale October 29, 2013: $60.00, 256 pages; ISBN: 978-0-06-208284-8), a lavishly illustrated book that is an intimate look into one of the most imaginative minds of this century. GUILLERMO DEL TORO CABINET OF CURIOSTIES—written with New York Times best-selling author and filmmaker Marc Scott Zicree—contains notes, drawings, and untold creatures from Guillermo del Toro’s private journals and filmmaking diaries, with never-before-seen characters, art, and ideas of things to come. The book is a captivating, intimate glimpse into the life and mind of one of the world’s most creative visionaries.

NYCC 2013: 10 Years of The Walking Dead

Skybound, Robert Kirkman and friends celebrate 10 years of rotting, stinking, festering, decaying, undead madness at New York Comic Con this year? Sure, there will still be a Walking Dead TV panel at the con, but the hardcore fans know where the real action is. I'm not 100% sure how folks get into the after party, but we've been told to pass on ALL the info to you..so here goes...

WHO:               “The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead;” a full schedule of events and entertainment celebrating the 10 year anniversary of “The Walking Dead” property created by Robert Kirkman, during the 2013 New York Comic Con.

WHAT:              An art showcase, curated by Sina Grace, former Editorial Director at Skybound Comics, featuring rare artwork, famed illustrations and a signing by Artist Charlie Adlard.  Limited edition prints exclusive to the gallery will be distributed to gallery guests daily.