Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to announce MORRIGAN as the first release in a limited edition line of mixed media statues based on Capcom®’s  property, “Darkstalkers®”.

The MORRIGAN statue is 16.5” tall ( 18.5” tall with base), will be very  limited to 400 pcs worldwide and is scheduled to ship in November 2008 with an MSRP of $275.00.  

 

It will be available for pre-order in the USA through Sideshow Collectibles ( available on their website JULY 10th ), Diamond Distribution Previews  ( August issue) as well as select specialty stores.

In Europe it will be available through PBM Express, in Australia through Sports Card Australia and in Japan through Blister/Engine.

Also available  exclusively on the SideshowToy.com website on July 11th,  is the  exclusive Sideshow EX Morrigan featuring her holding her pet bat and green hair and eyes and strictly limited to 200 pieces worldwide.  

 

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"Electric Tiki Design is proud to present a licensing deal that will bring many of Disney’s classic characters into our unique family of products. More information will come soon, but for now we are passing along this teaser image."

If that teaser collage has any real bearing on the projects Electric Tiki is planning as part of this deal, then there will be some fans of some long passed-over licenses and franchises that will be very happy! 

 

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This year, Toynami will have its biggest presence ever at Comic-Con International: San Diego, and coming along with it is our biggest assortment of show-exclusive product! Available at the Toynami booth will be products from our special guest Tamashii, Bandai’s exciting new collector-focused label. Tamashii will also be showing exciting new prototypes, products and dioramas at the Toynami booth, all making their North American debut!  
 

FUTURAMA: Robot Santa/Santa Bender Two-Pack

$50 (production limited to 2,000 units)

He’s dreaming of a Red Xmas! Available only at Comic-Con is this robo-packed box set, featuring that Yuletide terror Robot Santa and his temporary replacement, Santa Bender! You can get one whether you’ve been naughty or nice!  

 

SKELANIMALS: Cute As Hell Jack

$30 (production limited to 500 units)

You can adopt your own Comic-Con pal with this year’s SKELANIMALS convention exclusive: the adorable Cute as Hell Jack!

 

 

GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION: RX-78-2 “Ver. Ka” (Comic-Con Clear version)

$30 (domestic release limited to 1,000 units)

This high-quality figure in the GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION series features an enhanced range of poseability, in the exclusive Comic-Con clear "invisible" deco! Packed in stylish collector’s box! 

  

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN: GX-06G1 Limited Metallic Ver. Getter 1

$60 (domestic release limited to 500 units)

This exclusive edition in the popular "Soul of Chogokin" line of highly detailed die-cast metal robots features an exclusive deco scheme and includes six interchangeable hands and two axe weapons! 

 

 

COMIC-CON 2008 LIMITED SHITAMA-KUN & KONTA Vinyl

$40 (production limited to 200 units)

This devilish vinyl duo features Comic-Con exclusive decoration, and is limited to only 200 units in production! 

So when you hit the Comic-Con floor, make sure to make Toynami your first stop! Come check us out at Booth #3229! See you there!

 

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Try as they might, the Four Horsemen weren’t able to get the dark overlord, Scarabus, from their Gothitropolis property produced in time for the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. But Scarabus’ evil minions, the Time Keepers, wouldn’t miss the chance to wreak havoc on the event!

 

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Shocker Toys steps up with the hottest exclusive figures this summer:

Metalocalypse
Limited to 500 sets, selling for $80 and available only at San Diego Comic Con Booth #3849. This all-new line features fully painted vinyl action figures of Dethklok, the undisputed greatest animated metal band in the galaxy featured on Adult Swim’s hit series, Metalocalypse. The 5.5” collectible action figure line will consist of band members Nathan Explosion, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Toki Wartooth, Pickles and William Murderface and a secret pack-in!

MTV’s The Maxx
Limited to 500pcs, selling for $30 and available at San Diego Comic Con Booth #3849 this summer July 23-27th. Sculpted by Ricky K.Y. Lam with 4poa, the tiny but larger than life mini Maxx vinyl action figure will come to life when taken out of its full colored box! It will also be available to non-attendees through the Shocker Toys Online Store. Be sure you grab one before it’s harder to find than a Great Northern Crabbit in the Outback!

Also available at The Shocker Toys Booth: an MC Chris 500pc Limited Edition mini statue in "zombie form"! MC Chris will be selling his statue for $50.

A few quick details about the Shocker Toys Booth and Panel: Shocker Toys Panel July 25th 6:00-7:00PM, Room #4; there will be an AV presentation, free giveaways and live voting for the Indie Spotlight lines.   Be sure to attend and leave your input so we can take Indie Spotlight to the highest level possible!

There will be Suicide Girls, prize giveaways, live voting for Indie Spotlight Series picks, 2 showcases full of new and exciting products such as the Updated Indie Spotlight Series 1 and fully painted Series 2. Also meet some of your favorite artists (see website for details and times): Spike and Mike (Spike and Mike’s Sick and Twisted Animation), Mark Wasyl from Drop Dead Sexy Pinups.

Geoff Beckett, Shocker Toys CEO, says, "We want to bring all of your favorite comics and shows to life making the toy experience the best it can be! See all of you at the show, we look forward to chatting with you and listening to your feedback!" Make sure you don’t miss out on the limited pre-orders which have started already at Shocker Toys Direct ( www.shockertoys.com/store.php ).

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Hot on the heels of our Custom Showcase, the gang over at The Fwoosh has done it again with another awesome Custom Con! (Side note: probably a bit too hot on our heels! Next time we’ll space ourshowcase out a bit more to give the great customizers out there a breather)

In fact, it’s the 20th Custom Con, going way back to Tim Priebe and Joe Acevado’s  first years on through RTM and now Fwoosh. We look forward to these bad boys every year, and now you should stop reading this and go check out the insanity of Day One! And keep checking back all week!

Custom Con 20!

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New York- Standing beneath the towering visage of a glowering Hellboy, Mezco’s Director of Special projects “handed off” various items from the new Hellboy 2:The Golden Army line of action figures to representatives from Museum of the Moving Image. Among the items donated were prototypes of the new film’s main characters; Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Liz, Wink, and Prince Nuada. Also donated were the concept sketches for the action figures. Drawn by Mezco design team member Michael “Gorilla” Pasquale, the sketches represent one of the first steps in the process of turning characters from film into action figures. 
 
Set to be released in July 2008 and directed by Academy Award Winner Guillermo Del Toro, Hellboy 2:The Golden Army, continues the exploits of Hellboy with a bold new story involving an evil elf prince and a secret weapon of unimaginable power. 
 
Natalia Fidelholtz, Registar of Museum of the Moving Image exclaimed that she was thrilled to accept the items on behalf of the museum. While the museum is currently closed for a major $65 million expansion and renovation, the Hellboy prototypes and sketches will nevertheless be accessible on the museum’s online Collection Catalog at http://collection.movingimage.us/index.php?search=mezco , the prototypes will be on view as part of its core exhibition, Behind the Screen, in a section devoted to licensed merchandise. 
 
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army opens nationwide on July 11, 2008. Mezco’s Hellboy action figures are available now at finer toy retailers worldwide, including ToysRUs , as well as MezcoDirect.com 

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Yesterday’s announcement from Mattel on their upcoming collector’s website was a bombshell of joy for most collectors, but now the questions arise on how it will work and what does it mean to all of us rabid collectors?  I know I had quite a few questions and I was seeing more on our message boards, so I gathered them all together and sent them over.  Mattel’s Toy Guru was kind enough to squeeze in our 20 Questions before we all head off to our 4th of July weekends.  

Q1: Is the site primarily for MOTU product with some DC items or will it always be a good mix?

A: It will be a smorgasbord. MOTU, DCU and CARs will just be some of the many Mattel brands and toy lines offered on the site. We have some new exciting lines we haven’t even announced yet!

Q2: Will older/rare and current Mattel collector product be available on the site?

A: Not at this time. For the immediate future the product on the new site will be all new collector product available no where else.

Q3: If so, will Mattel be able to sell full cases of current product (like DCUC wave 2 or 3 for example)?

A: Not at this time.

Q4: Will information like Q&As and news updates still be filtered out through the various collector sites, or will it now mainly be featured on the new Mattel site?

A: Both! We will still work closely with all of the collector sites. The new site will just be in addition to.

Q5: Can we expect to see exclusives for all the DC properties – DCUC, JLU, DCIH, and Super Friends?

A: We’ll announce that at SDCC, but there is a very good chance all of your favorite Mattel collector lines will be tied into the site whether through exclusives and/or dedicated sub-pages for that brand with the latest news, information and photo archives. Some of these pages however will not be complete at launch but will roll out before the end of 2008. 

Q6: Will future exclusives be limited to single figures, or will it include 2-packs and box sets?

A: All of the above.

Q7: Will there be a per-person limit on the online portion of the SDCC exclusives (and future exclusives as well)?

A: No. There will be no limits on anything we sell through the site.

Q8: Will there be any sort of fan-polls (like the upcoming Wizard DCUC one) or contests on the site?

A: Absolutely.

Q9: Can people set up accounts in advance of the product offering?

A: Possible. We are exploring this and hope to have more info by SDCC.

Q10: Will the SDCC exclusives be the first items offered on the site or will there be other exclusives available on opening day?

A: The SDCC exclusive will be the first items offered with new product for the MOTU, DCU, CARS and "other" Mattel brands coming out in the fall. The first new product (after the SDCC figures) will be around Oct. But after that there will be a new item (if not more) for at least one brand every month. Once we really get rolling in 2009 there will be a ton of very exciting product for many brands in many scales. Some exclusive to the site (like MOTUC), others will compliment retail store collections (like DCU brands).
 
Q11: Is the site live as of the SDCC announcement or will it not be available to order anything until the morning of the 28th?

A:Some pages will go live the Wednesday of SDCC. The store page will open on Monday after the show at 8:00 am Eastern.

Q12: What payment methods will the site be accepting? credit cards? Paypal?

A: We are still working out the details for this.

Q13: Will the site ship goods internationally?

A: Yes, with the exception of King Grayskull. The electronics in his package are not available to ship outside of North America.

Q14: Is there any chance any amount of OLDER SDCC exclusives will be available to order from the website?

A: Not at this time. The older SDCC exclusives are sold out and will not be going back into production at this time.

Q15: What safeguards are in place to stop scalpers and hoarders from ordering big piles of exclusives?

A: Although we can’t always control the secondary market, there should be more then enough product available to discourage this type of behavior. Why would someone buy figures from a "scalper" when they can just buy it straight from Mattel? We will adjust product runs accordingly based on interest in each item. Our goal to to make sure every fan who wants product from the new site can get it.

Q16:  Will the 2008 SDCC exclusives be the same price on the site as they were at the show?

A:Yes, but there will be an additional charge for shipping and we will only have a limited number put aside for online sales.

Q17:  Are you planning and JLU exclusives for the website or will that line stay exclusive to Target?

A: You’ll have to wait until SDCC to learn more about what DCU product/brands will be on the site.

Q18:  Will the new MOTU line be exclusive to the site or will it also be available on store shelves?

A: It will be exclusive to the site with a new figure every month after Oct.

Q19: 8:00AM eastern time is REALLY early for west coast people!   Is that what time all new exclusives will be posted to the site when it’s time to order them?

A:No. This is just what time the site goes live for the first time.

Q20: Is this site going to run "in house" by Mattel employees?

A: The content and news updates will be run in house be brand managers at Mattel but the distribution of product will be handled by a well established online shipment center. (and they have been trained by Mattel on how to ship things "MIP" and will adhere to the high standards we set with other online stores like Americangirl.com, Redlineclub.com and Barbiecollector.com).

Thank you to Toy Guru for squeezing these in before the long weekend. 

 

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Hey toy fans of all ages,

Well it is that time again. Mattel is gearing up for our really big show down in San Diego at the annual Comic Con July 23-27^th 2008.

We’ll be there in full force with the largest booth presence we’ve ever had to meet and greet toy fans of all ages. There will be some fantastic give-aways, fan panels and huge reveals from all your favorite Mattel lines include DCUC, JLU, Infinite Heroes, CARS, Batman the Dark Knight and more. Plus we guarantee a few surprises to help kick off our new Masters of the Universe Classics line- you won’t want to miss out!

And don’t forget some amazing unique exclusives at the show. Details about Lobo, Grayskull, Giganta, McQueen and a few other surprises are below. And be sure to stick around for the biggest news of them all… Starting the Monday after Comic Con, because you demanded it, Mattel will be launching a brand new Collector Website with the latest news, updates, previews and – the big one – EXCLUSIVE action figures from your favorite Mattel toy lines like CARS, DCU and more! Wait – you want more? – this new site will also be the EXCLUSIVE home of Masters of the Universe Classic action figures with a new character available EACH MONTH starting this fall!

Of course we’ll have more details including the URL name at San Diego Comic Con, but we wanted to make sure to give online toy fans the scoop first. Oh – and to kick off the new online store, we’ll be putting aside a very limited number of each of this year’s SDCC exclusives which will go on sale on the new collector web site at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time on July 28th.

Check out below for more details and we’ll see you in San Diego!

San Diego Comic Con Exclusives

Master of the Universe Classics King Grayskull™ $30.00

 

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™ DVD Vol 3 – Exclusive King Grayskull™ Cover! $25.00

Complete your collection of the most recent MOTU animated series before the street date with this exclusive variant cover featuring non other than King Grayskull himself. Available first at San Diego Comic Con, be sure to relive the final season of this groundbreaking series before any one else!

DC Universe™ Classics Lobo™ – $25.00

About fraggin time Mattel made an action figure outta the Main Man! Lobo comes complete with big mutha guns, chain and his faithful pet dawg. Also includes 3D packaging with glasses for both you and Lobo~! Not to be missed!

 

DC Universe™ Justice League Unlimited Giganta™ -$20.00

At long last one of the most requested female villains from the JLU animated series is available in the Mattel action figure line. Comic Con exclusive features not only a 4” scale Giganta, but a larger 8” version as well to play out her super growth powers! Comes complete in window box packaging.

 

CARS LIGHTNING STORM LIGHTNING McQUEEN™ $15.00

Premiering at Comic Con San Diego LIGHTNING STORM LIGHTNING McQUEEN™
is ready for the big time complete with missiles, wings and rockets. Complete your CARS die cast collection this summer. Comes with exclusive stand and window box packaging.

Funkeys Exclusive Ladybug – $10.00

A brand new Funkeys experience with unique online play. Still not consumed by the Funkey’s world? Stop by and pick up a starter kit as well and get your Funkey in full gear!

Mattel Events:

Thursday:

11:00 – 12:00 Frank Varela Signing
Come get your packaging signed and meet up with Mattel’s own Frank Varela, graphic/concept artist on popular SDCC exclusives like Grundy, Man-Bat and this year’s Lobo.

Mattel Booth

12:00 – CARS Reveal
Come for an unveiling unlike anything in this galaxy for the CARS line.
Mattel booth

1:00 – 2:00 Four Horsemen Signig
Meet and get your DCUClassics and MOTU figures signed by the premier sculptors of action figure culture, the Four Horsemen! Members of the sculpting team will be at the Mattel booth and will be happy to sign any current or past Mattel product they have worked on.

Mattel Booth

2:00- 3:00 - Keith Giffen Signing
Appearing courtesy of DC Comics, Mr. Giffen, creator of Lobo will be on hand to sign your Comic Con Exclusives.
Mattel Booth

3:00 – 5:00 – Emiliano Santalucia Signing and Sketches
Emiliano, the talented cover artist on the recent MOTU animated series and a slew of comic books will be at the Mattel booth to sign your Grayskull DVDs and do one-of-a-kind sketches of your favorite MOTU characters!

5:30 – 6:30 – Action Figure Times Panel
Members of Mattel’s team will be on this panel to discuss the latest in toy culture.
Room 3

Friday:

11:30 – 12:30 Mattel and DC Comics – a heroic partnership. You’ve been a fan of Mattel’s popular DC toy lines, now find out the latest news, sneak peaks and behind the scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, The Dark Knight, Infinite Heroes, plus exciting new lines like Batman Brave and the Bold as well as the world premier of brand new action figures. Join Mattel toy designers, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment for an insightful Q&A. Not to be missed! Room 8. And as a bonus, Matty, the Original Mattel Toy Guru will appear live in person to unveil for the first time his exciting new plans for DC action figure collectable web site from Mattel
Room 8

1:00 – 2:00 Four Horsemen Signing
Meet and get your DCUClassics and MOTU figures signed by the premier sculptors of action figure culture, the Four Horsemen! Members of the sculpting team will be at the Mattel booth and will be happy to sign any current or past Mattel product they have worked on.

Mattel Booth

2:00- 3:00 - Keith Giffen Signing
Appearing courtesy of DC Comics, Mr. Giffen, creator of Lobo will be on hand to sign your Comic Con Exclusives.
Mattel Booth

5:00-6:00 – Masters of the Universe Classics Toy Line Update Mattel is ecstatic to announce a brand new action figure line featuring highly detailed fully articulated characters from the entire MOTU world aimed at the discriminating collector. Come help celebrate the return of He-Man to toy shelves everywhere with a special screening of Episode 35 –The Power of Grayskull featuring our San Diego Comic Con exclusive King Grayskull in his first starring roll.

Then stay for an insightful Q & A with Mattel designers, marketing managers and special guests the Four Horsemen for the latest news on this exciting new toy line.! As a special bonus, Matty, the original Mattel Toy Guru will appear live in person to reveal his plans for new MOTU collectable web site from Mattel!

Room 8

Saturday:

11:00 – 12:00 Frank Varela Signing
Come get your packaging signed and meet up with Mattel’s own Frank Varela, graphic/concept artist on popular SDCC exclusives like Grundy, Man-Bat and this year’s Lobo.

Mattel Booth

1:00 – 2:00 Four Horsemen Signing
Meet and get your DCUClassics and MOTU figures signed by the premier sculptors of action figure culture, the Four Horsemen! Members of the sculpting team will be at the Mattel booth and will be happy to sign any current or past Mattel product they have worked on.

Mattel Booth

1:00 – Spirit of Grayskull raffle
You must be present to win!
Mattel Booth

3:00 – 5:00 – Emiliano Santalucia Signing and Sketches
Emiliano, the talented cover artist on the recent MOTU animated series and a slew of comic books will be at the Mattel booth to sign your Grayskull DVDs and do one-of-a-kind sketches of your favorite MOTU characters!

Mattel Booth

4:30 – 5:30 Action Figure Insider: Plastically Incorrect
Members of the Mattel team will be at this panel on the state of the toy industry.
Room 30AB

 

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