Shocker Toys will be shocking the 2010 American International Toy Fair with new concepts and products that are sure to please!
Ridgewood, NJ. – February 7th, 2010 – Shocker Toys LLP will celebrate its tenth anniversary by exhibiting at the American International Toy Fair in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, booth #4924. Shocker Toys can be found in the new Action Figure aisle in the lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun, interactive products, samples and a great sales team.
"This year, Shocker Toys looks to grow and add to our experience across a diverse range of products," said Geoff Beckett, CEO. "We are finishing great new toy lines and making fun, new concepts also. Our newly designed Indie Spotlight line will please all comic and action figure fans and our new 5” marshmallow themed designer line will expand into new markets including lines for girls as well."
The company will showcase a number of new toys that offer new styles of playability and creativity, a re-growing trend within the industry. Products combined with paint, new designs and comics will enhance the overall play experience. These products include Indie Spotlight, a comic book universe action figure line as well as Mallows the designer line featuring articulation, big licenses and a fun factor like no other.
On Display At Toy Fair:
Indie Spotlight Indie Spotlight Comic Book Heroes, which was released in 2009 and hit mass retail in 2010, is an ever-growing comic book universe action figure series from Shocker Toys. Presenting independent comic book characters in hyper-posable 6” scale for collectors to fit in with their other favorite lines, the line features collector friendly packaging and accessories.
Series 1 features: Jim Valentino’s ShadowHawk and ShadowHawk black costume variant, Rob Schrab’s ‘SCUD, The Disposable Assassin’ and variant ‘SOL’, Terry Moore’s Katchoo of "Strangers in Paradise", David Mack’s Kabuki, and MTV’s The Maxx (an 8 inch mega figure). Each figure in Series 1 or, "The Maxx Series" also includes an Isz, a small monster from the Maxx’s world, with each figure. As an added bonus. upon collecting all of Series 1 and mailing in the UPC’s the customer can get a FREE mail away figure (Mr. Gone) from the Maxx’s comic world.
Series 2 features: Dick Tracy and Dick Tracy with Tommy gun and overcoat, King Zombie (from "Deadworld") and a King Zombie variant, Jack Staff, Ignacia (from "Wildguard") and The Tick. Each figure in Series 2 or, "The Tick Series" also includes an accessory from the Tick’s world. As an added bonus the Series 2 free mail away figure will be Arthur from the Tick’s comic world.
Series 3 features: (The Phantom, Zorro, Grendel, Fist of Justice and Nira-X)
Indie Spotlight Golden Age Series 1 features: (Dan Garret’s Blue Beetle, The Arrow, Black Terror, Daredevil and The Heap)
Indie Spotlight Two Packs: Two Packs Series 1 (Captain Action and Zen), Two Packs Series 2 (Lazerman and Classic Madman)
Mallows Mallows are a new 5” marshmallow themed designer figure, featuring up to 10 points of articulation and up to 7 interchangeable parts. They will be sold in licenses such as Madballs, My Pet Monster, Sushi Pack, Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood, Soul Eater, Johnny Test, Monster in my Pocket and more. They will also be a girls only line called Go-Girlz and a featured artist designer series plus blank color bodies for customers to create their own characters.
SHOW THE TOXIC CANDIES by Stéphane Levallois Opening reception Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 19h
In a few days will start the first event of the year in Artoyz, and it is with great fanfare that wewelcome the new exhibition Stéphane Levallois and its Toxic Candies. A string of characters sweet and tasty in a cottony universe rich in carbohydrates.
You will discover the acrylic paintings and watercolors prepared for the event, but also Stéphaneasked his artist friends customize vinyl Sweety and Liquorice.
Artists: Christine Adam, Bruno Aveillan Didier Barcelo, Antoine Bardou-Jacquet, Beb-Deum Bunka Silvio Cadelo,Barbara Canepa, Marc Caro, Alex Short, Craiion Nicolas de Crecy, Philippe Dupuy, Easy Hey, Fakir, Gregos,Ludovic Houplain Guillaume Ivernel, Jan Kounen, Alexis Lidell Mattteo Long, SoandSau, Schema1Superdeux Stefan Thanneu Remi Wyart
This week, we will welcome the first exhibition of the year with new works by Stephane Levallois around the Toxic Candies characters. Besides acrylic and watercolor paintings, Stephane invited an impressive list of artists to make their own version of Sweety and Liquorice. Check our blog for more informations about the artist and his guests. The opening will take place on Thursday 11th January from 7PM.
Artoyz Shop + Galerie 45 rue de l’arbre sec 75001 Paris Metro Louvre-Rivoli Tel : 01 47 03 09 90
From its Creators’ Labo, Yamato introduces its latest master creation: #024 Tsukasa Bullet’s Compact Hog. The second in a series of PVC statues based on the original illustrations of TSUKASA JUN (a.k.a. Tsukasa Bullet), this gorgeous 7.25" (kneeling) figure is magically sculpted by G.O. (Cerberus Project TM) with such exquisite details from her helmet, shoulder armor, and leather outfit to her soft, supple flesh that she nearly jumps to life. It is an outstanding piece of art with unique mixture of cute girl, art deco, and mechanical details. (The piece is named after the gun in the girl’s hand, an imaginary piece designed by TSUKASA JUN himself. The compensator of the piece reminds the artist of a hog, hence the name – Compact Hog. Imaginary Gun Specs – Caliber: 45ACP; Capacity: 6 + 1; Barrel Length: 3"; Weight: 31 oz.). Shipping July / August 2010.
From the eroge / hentai video game SUMAGA (Star Mine Girl) by Nitro+, meet popular heroine Oki Kiki. You’ll have to excuse her, though, she’s having a bit of a rough day which has brought out the demon in her… wings, tail and all. Sculpted by French Doll (Cerberus Project TM), this 8.25" PVC statue of Oki Kiki features exquisite details and a dynamic flow from her school jacket to her damaged scarf to her tattered wings. Comes complete with naginata (long handled sword), detachable parts, and base all packaged in a Japanese collector’s style window box. So order now before she kiki’s you’re butt. Oki! Shipping July / August 2010.
Yamato USA and its distribution partners Diamond Comics, AAA Anime, BBCW, and Grosnor Sportscards are now accepting retailer preorders for these items. For more information, contact your local comic shop or visit us at www.YamatoToysUSA.com. And stay up to date with Yamato USA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/YamatoUSA.
WizKids announces the DC Comics Blackest Night Starter
For a full week the good folks at Wizkid are debuting new pieces/characters from their next DC set based on the current story line "Blackest Night" available in stores May 12th, 2010. Each set will come with the following:
◊ Seven 3D HeroClix miniatures, each with a character card (Green Lantern – Hal Jordan, Lex Luthor, Mera, Scarecrow, Wonder Woman, The Flash and The Atom in their deputy lantern costumes)
◊ All-new Green Lantern Sciencells Map
◊ 2010 HeroClix Complete Rulebook
◊ Six Object Tokens
◊ Twelve Terrain Markers
◊ Two 6-sided dice
Now let’s look at the new releases:
DAY 5 SNEAK PEEK: HOPE (The Flash)
The Fastest Man Alive inspired many worlds and universes when he sacrificed himself to save them all, and had risen to near sainthood by the time he was suddenly reborn. As he struggled to uncover the secrets behind his own return, the Earth was plunged into the Blackest Night. The Flash found the hope he inspired in others made him worthy to join the Blue Lantern Corps, and that his rebirth might hold one of the secrets to bringing the Blackest Night to an end.
DAY 6 SNEAK PEEK:COMPASSION (The Atom)
The search for Ray Palmer is over. He’s in the DC HeroClixBlackest Night Starter Game!
A stalwart member of the Justice League, Ray Palmer’s life was torn apart when he discovered that his love Jean Loring was a murderer. Even after taking a pilgrimage into the multiverse in search of a new purpose, the Atom found he still felt empathy for Loring and all those who had brought evil upon the innocent. In the rise of the Blackest Night, the Atom’s rare compassion allowed him to join the Indigo Tribe and wield the power of their light.
The DC HeroClixBlackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more – reserve your copy at your local retailer!
Check our website www.WizKidsGames.com or join our Facebook group, WizKids, for daily previews of the Blackest Night Starter as well as information on our upcoming HeroClix releases.
Check back tomorrow for the DAY 7 SNEAK PEEK:LOVE (Wonder Woman) Tuesday February 9th, 2010
The Popular Vehicle Brand Partners With JR Motorsports to Sponsor Danica Patrick
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Hot Wheels(R) today announced a match made in motorsports heaven — a partnership with JR Motorsports racing team and its newest driver, Danica Patrick, as she enters the NASCAR racing circuit in 2010. Hot Wheels(R) will sponsor Patrick’s car during the Nationwide Series season, including primary sponsor placement in the August 14th race at Michigan International Speedway. Additionally, Hot Wheels(R) and Patrick are working together on other key promotional initiatives, including a special Hot Wheels(R) vehicle designed by Patrick herself.
"Speed, power and performance and the ultimate race car — that is what connects Hot Wheels, JR Motorsports and Danica," said Simon Waldron, vice president, Wheels Marketing at Mattel. "Our partnership provides a real world association between our brand and the biggest names in racing, and we are thrilled to be partnering with them in 2010."
The announcement was made today at the Daytona International Speedway, where Patrick unveiled graphic renderings of the custom die-cast vehicle she co-designed with the Hot Wheels(R) team at the Mattel Design Center in El Segundo, Calif. Patrick’s "Danicar" is the first celebrity-designed Hot Wheels(R) vehicle and will be made in the traditional 1:64 scale.
"My life is all about high velocity cars, and the only car company I could imagine being able to create my vision of the ultimate fantasy car is Hot Wheels," said Danica Patrick. "On the track, I am looking forward to speeding towards the finish line in true Hot Wheels style."
The "Danicar" takes its cues from elements found in race car styles and is truly an awesome machine — the fullness of the car’s back-end and the overall wedge-shape with an open cockpit, respectively. From the chartreuse-yellow Spectraflame(R) paint, to three sets of different size wheels, and adjustable wings on the front and back — all are elements that Patrick and the Hot Wheels(R) design team collaborated on during her visit. This exclusive car will be available at retailers across the U.S. beginning in October 2010.
Since its inception more than 40 years ago, Hot Wheels(R) has had a long-standing history with the automotive racing world — from sponsoring the Snake and Mongoose rivalry of the NHRA(R) to sponsoring Jack Baldwin’s car in the 1992 Trans-Am Championship to a Kyle Petty NASCAR sponsorship during the ’90s, plus an exclusive line of die-cast models for NASCAR.
My local Walmart (in Dallas) finally started clearing out older stock this weekend; $15 Dewback, $18 AT-ST, $3 Evolutionary packs. Now if they would only mark down those comic packs too…
FANSPROJECT CROSSFIRE XF-02A EXPLORER & XF-02B MUNITIONER ADD-ON SETS These two new add-on sets from FansProject will allow you to upgrade the TF Bruticus Maximus set to more accurately match the original Bruticus. The Explorer space Shuttle and Munitioner Humvee will each transform, and each will come with a number of add-on parts to create a new version of Bruticus as well. Both sets are required (as well as the Bruticus Boxed Set) to create the new Bruticus, and each set (XF-02A and XF-02B) is listed at $48.99.
MS. MARVEL PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE Sideshow’s latest Premium Format figure is Ms. Marvel past and current Avenger. Carol Danvers has been through a lot, what with Rogue having stolen her powers (which eventually returned). We’ve got this statue listed at $244.99, saving you $15 off the MSRP.
NECA: CLASH OF THE TITANS – FIGURES, FIGURINES, PROP REPLICAS The upcoming remake of “Clash of the Titans” is spawning a number of items from NECA> We’ve got a set of two figures listed (both will be different versions of Perseus) for $29.99, as well as a set of 6 resin figurines, replicas of Perseus’ Sword, the Sword of the Gods, the Baton of the Gods and Draco’s Throwing Knife. Check out all of the new items at the menu.
WizKids announces the DC Comics Blackest Night Starter
All this week the good folks at Wizkid are debuting new pieces/characters from their next DC set based on the current story line "Blackest Night" available in stores May 12th, 2010. Each set will come with the following:
◊ Seven 3D HeroClix miniatures, each with a character card (Green Lantern – Hal Jordan, Lex Luthor, Mera, Scarecrow, Wonder Woman, The Flash and The Atom in their deputy lantern costumes)
◊ All-new Green Lantern Sciencells Map
◊ 2010 HeroClix Complete Rulebook
◊ Six Object Tokens
◊ Twelve Terrain Markers
◊ Two 6-sided dice
Now let’s catch up with the releases for the the week so far:
DAY 1 SNEAK PEEK:WILLPOWER (Green Lantern)
The War of the Light comes to HeroClix with the DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game! As the Blackest Night encompasses the world, heroes and villains alike are deputized into the Lantern Corps to fight back against the legions of Black Lanterns. Choose a team of lanterns and take them into battle! This starter game includes everything a player needs to play HeroClix, including figures, map, rules and more.
DAY 2 SNEAK PEEK: RAGE (Mera)
DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game previews continue with Mera!
Queen of Atlantis and wife to Aquaman, Mera rallied her people in the wake of a planet wide crisis and became the leader of a rebel army determined to take vengeance for the destruction of Atlantis and the death of Aquaman. After the battle was won, she agreed to have the body of Aquaman moved to Atlantis…only to find he had risen from the grave as a Black Lantern. The desecration of the man she loved ignited a new fury in Mera, leading her to the front lines of the battle against the Black Lanterns and the Blackest Night…and earning her a place in the rage-powered Red Lantern Corps!
The DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more – reserve your copy at your local retailer!
DAY 3 SNEAK PEEK: AVRICE (Lex Luthor)
DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game Lex Luthor redefines “power suit.” Since childhood, Lex Luthor refused to let anything stand between him and what he desired. Though born to wealth and status, Luthor wanted always wanted more, building a path to power paved with suspicions, accusations, and corpses. In the Blackest Night, Luthor refused to aid past allies and strived only to save himself and what belonged to him–proving himself the perfect candidate for a greed-fueled orange power ring! The DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more – reserve your copy at your local retailer! Check our website www.WizKidsGames.com or join our Facebook group, WizKids, for daily previews of the Blackest Night Starter as well as information on our upcoming HeroClix releases.
DAY 4 SNEAK PEEK: FEAR (Scarecrow)
SCARECROW
Though his fear toxins gave him the ability to instill fear in nearly everyone, long exposure to the chemicals made the Scarecrow himself unable to feel terror–except when he was pursued by Batman. In the wake of the Dark Knight’s death, the Scarecrow was on the brink of despair–until in the Blackest Night the Scarecrow found a new purpose when he was given a yellow power ring and a place in the Sinestro Corps! The DC HeroClix Blackest Night Starter Game will be in comic and hobby stores on May 12, 2010. The Starter Game includes everything you need to play HeroClix: seven HeroClix figures, the 2010 HeroClix Rulebook, a map (The Oan Sciencells) and more – reserve your copy at your local retailer!
Tokyo, Japan February 4 , 2010 – Kotobukiya has announced the release of Lost Planet 2™ PVC Action Figures from Capcom’s upcoming new action game Lost Planet 2 which is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2010 in Japan and May 18, 2010 in North America and Europe. Lost Planet 2 is the next installment in the popular action series Lost Planet®. Lost Planet®: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that debuted on Xbox 360, went on to sell over 2.3 million units worldwide after its release.
Kotobukiya Lost Planet 2 Action Figures are developed by the Kotobukiya staff and support of Mr. Jun Takeuchi, who is the producer of Lost Planet 2 and served as the producer for Onimusha® 3 and Lost Planet and chief producer for Resident Evil® 5 in the past, and other CAPCOM’s development team members. The figures perfectly replicate every detail of the armor and weapons as seen in the video game. They are the first and highest quality action figures to be produced for Lost Planet 2 and priced at $39.99.
"As long time model fan, I am constantly amazed at how well made recent pre-painted figures has become. At the same time I often times felt that when something from a virtual CG 3-D world become real life 3-D objects, there are always some sort of compromise. With these Kotobukiya action figures, I simply can’t find any. What is more, they have succeeded in capturing the texture and even the atmosphere as if it were to exist in this world. When all is said (and done),is it impossible for virtual reality to compete against real life? This is a great collector’s item that makes me feel that way. Hats off to Koto!"
First we want to thank Plastic & Plush for awarding Erick Scarecrow 3rd place "Artist of the Year 2009" and his release Medusa won 8th place "Vinyl Toy of the Year 2009". Thank you!!! Now bleeding out of Erick Scarecrow’s 5 Deadly Micci series is the new Bloody Micci just in time for that special holiday. The release date is 02/10/10 at 11am PST.This colorway is exclusive to Esc-Toy Ltd. Each 6" hand painted resin figure is signed/numbered by the artist and comes sealed in the Scarecrow’s box. The edition size is limited to 25pcs. worldwide and will be sold on a first come first serve basis at the ESC-Ebay shop.
Retail…………………… ………………………… ………………………… …………$90.00
This figure is for ages 15 & UP. This figure will bear an additional serial number for authenticity purposes.
Creators’ Labo #024: Tsukasa Bullet – Compact Hog
Story! Image! Figure! EX: Sumaga – Oki Kiki, Demonized
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Hot Wheels(R) today announced a match made in motorsports heaven — a partnership with JR Motorsports racing team and its newest driver, Danica Patrick, as she enters the NASCAR racing circuit in 2010. Hot Wheels(R) will sponsor Patrick’s car during the Nationwide Series season, including primary sponsor placement in the August 14th race at Michigan International Speedway. Additionally, Hot Wheels(R) and Patrick are working together on other key promotional initiatives, including a special Hot Wheels(R) vehicle designed by Patrick herself.
"My life is all about high velocity cars, and the only car company I could imagine being able to create my vision of the ultimate fantasy car is Hot Wheels," said Danica Patrick. "On the track, I am looking forward to speeding towards the finish line in true Hot Wheels style."
