June 24, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:
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TransFans - Big Bad Toy Store will be back at Botcon this weekend! Be sure to stop by and say Hello!
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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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PORTAL 7" FIGURES - ATLAS, P-BODY, SET
NECA has just announced new 7" figures of P-Body and Atlas from Portal. Each comes with LED light effects in both themselves and their ASHPD accessories, and we have them listed at $26.99 each ($3 off the MSRP), or you can get the Set of two for $49.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Portal+2+7"+Figure+(With+LED)
POP TELEVISION VINYL WALKING DEAD 9" DARYL
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-24 23:32
June 21st 2013: It is with great pleasure today that we at Gaming Heads are able to announce an all new venture with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring the fantastic PlayStation All Stars characters to life in a range of high-quality, limited edition statues. We've worked with Sony in the past to create a Kratos figurine for "God of War Ascension: Collectors Edition", so we are thrilled to be able to extend this into a full collection of statues that fans and collectors will enjoy.
BIG TEN GIVEAWAY CONTEST from outsmART originals
June 2013 - To help fans get into the convention mood, outsmART originals is reaching way back to bring customers some awesome FREEBIES. Introducing the BIG TEN GIVEAWAY CONTEST - every time outsmART originals receives 10 orders, one lucky customer will be selected to receive a free vintage designer art toy! That's a 1 in 10 chance of winning while scoring some great summertime gear by your favorite artists!
Figures scheduled to be awarded include a MCA Evil Ape Green Kong Vinyl Figure, a Letterman Vinyl Figure from the Hoodz line and a D-DAY Potamus Prototype figure by Frank Kozik. These figures follow 4 amazing figures that have already been awarded to customers including a Kozik Anarchista El Panda Figure, MCA Evil Ape Black Kong, Fat Cap Hoodz Figure and an 8" Hellboy Figure.
Submitted by News on Fri, 2013-06-21 14:58
The Smurfs™ Encourage Children to Get Outside and Discover the Forest
New PSAs from U.S. Forest Service, the Ad Council and Sony Pictures Continue Efforts to Inspire Families to Reconnect with Nature
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 -- In an effort to encourage children to spend more time outdoors and reconnect with nature, the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council are joining Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch a series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring characters and footage from Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation's upcoming family comedy The Smurfs™ 2. The PSAs are an extension of the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council's Discover the Forest campaign and will be featured at an event on Saturday, June 22, at The Grove in Los Angeles as part of the studio's "America the Bluetiful" initiative, a nationwide tour where the Smurfs aim to "bluetify" America through a series of environmentally friendly activities.
Submitted by News on Fri, 2013-06-21 14:44
June 2013 - Funko has announced a new Daryl Dixon POP! vinyl figure - this time around, your favorite character from The Walking Dead television series is nine inches tall!
Expect to see this bigger version of Daryl in stores around July 3rd.
Submitted by News on Thu, 2013-06-20 22:06
June 2013 - Funko has announced a new batch of POP! vinyl figures based on DC Comics characters.
Expect to see Batman Beyond, Darkseid, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn in stores around August 15th.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the LEGO Group and TT Games Unleash LEGO® Legends of Chima™: Laval's Journey
The Fate of Chima™ Rests in Your Hands in the All-New LEGO Videogame Adventure for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation® Vita
BURBANK, Calif. -- June 20, 2013 -- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced LEGO® Legends of Chima™: Laval's Journey will be available for the Nintendo 3DS™ and PlayStation® Vita handheld systems in Europe on June 21, in North America on June 25, and in Australia on June 26. A Nintendo DS™ version will follow this fall, as will a free-to-play online world, LEGO Legends of Chima™ Online. The new games all complement a line of branded products and TV content based on the LEGO Legends of Chima™ action packed world ruled by eight animal tribes that tells the classic story of good and evil, friendship and family.
Submitted by News on Thu, 2013-06-20 21:56SDCC: DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES STORE!
June 18, 2013, MILWAUKIE, OR - The largest and most highly anticipated pop culture event of the year is right around the corner, and Dark Horse is bringing you the latest and greatest in exclusive comics and products from Dark Horse Deluxe!
This year at the Dark Horse booth, a dedicated store will be open throughout the convention where fans can purchase these limited and highly collectible products.
Game of Thrones 7-Inch Stark Shield Wall Plaque (Limited Edition of 1,200)
Sculptural replica of Stark shield. Packaged in full-color box. Includes hook for wall mounting.
Price: $30.00
Availability: Two per person, available all days
Last Man Standing Signed Hardcover Book (Limited Edition of 1,000)
Submitted by News on Thu, 2013-06-20 21:42
Diamond Select to Offer Comic-Con Exclusive Star Trek Starship!
June 2013 - Everybody remember where we parked! Comic-Con International in San Diego has long been the home to all levels of Star Trek fandom. From casual fans to die-hard cosplayers, every degree of Trek fan is in attendance. And while Diamond Select Toys always has something new to show off to Trekkies at the show, it's been a while since they offered an exclusive Trek product to attendees. Well, the wait is over!
Submitted by News on Thu, 2013-06-20 21:32
June 20, 2013 - Listed below are the toy (and child-related) recalls from this week; these links go to the official announcements on the Consumer Product Safety Commission web site.
- Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard
- Buy Buy Baby Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
- BeBeLove Recalls Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
Submitted by News on Thu, 2013-06-20 20:49