There was buzz around the interwebs today  about Hasbro’s 25th Anniversary G.I.Joe mail in "Doc" figure selling out.   Word has it some folks were getting notification of there them selling through.  We got good news today from the GI Joe PR crew:

 

Dear G.I. JOE fans,
 
Thank you for your support at JoeCon.  We thoroughly enjoyed meeting with you and are thrilled by the reaction we have seen to the upcoming line.  We can’t wait to speak with more fans at Comic-Con next week.
 
We are also pleased to let fans know that after sending out the full allotment of DOC figures from the mail away promotion, we are producing a second run of figures to make sure that everyone who participates gets a figure.  If you have not received your figure yet, please hold tight as the second shipment is due in September.
 
Best,
 
The G.I. JOE team

So, in case you haven’t sent away for yours yet, now would be a good time to do that! 

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Boston, MA– July 16th, 2008 – Peak Products, a gaming peripheral company dedicated to providing the best in instrument quality gaming controllers, announces Starpex, the first-ever full-size, wood, PS2™ / PS3™ Guitar controller with the look and feel of an actual guitar.  Starpex boasts an instrument-quality, high-gloss lacquered finish with a hardwood body, neck, and headstock handcrafted by a leading guitar manufacturer giving the authentic guitar experience that Guitar Hero™ and Rock Band™ enthusiasts crave.  Other unique features include…

• Full Guitar Hero and Rockband Functionality for PS2 and PS3 – Starpex is compatible with both PS2 and PS3, and allows users to experience the full list of game play features in both Guitar Hero and Rockband, including toggle effects switch and solo button functionality.

• Unique Speed Star Power / Overdrive Button provides the fastest and most accurate access to Star Power and Overdrive.  Additionally, built in tilt sensor technology allows users to access Star Power and Overdrive in a more traditional way.

• Optimized Whammy Bar maximizes comfort, provides better feel, reduces fatigue and provides a higher level of durability.

• High Quality Ten Fret Button Design features optimal button travel for enhanced feel, reduced fatigue, and higher score potential.  Ten fret buttons means that players have the option of using traditionally positioned fret buttons, or rock out with solo buttons high up on the neck which also provide critical soloing capabilities in Rockband.

• Enhanced Strum Bar gives the perfect balance of tactile and audible feedback to maximize enjoyment and scoring.  

• Connectivity Options – Dual wired / wireless capabilities allow players to use a 15’ wired cable or a 2.4 Ghz wireless connection (both included).  

• Forward – Thinking Compatibility – Starpex’s modular design allows users to easily separate the electronic components from the body of the guitar which will allow for further customization including new guitar bodies, pick guards, and more.

 “With well over 11 million copies of Guitar Hero/Rock Band sold on the PlayStation consoles, we see a tremendous opportunity in bringing Starpex to market” says Jamie Leece, Vice President for Peak Products.  “Never before have Guitar Hero/Rock Band enthusiasts been able to shred with a hardwood, handcrafted authentic guitar controller that’s built with the look and feel of a real guitar.  This will change the way the games are played.”

The Starpex will be available in Circuit City and various retailers with an MSRP of $179.95 in late August.  For more information on Peak Products, please visit www.Go-Peak.com coming on line in August. (more…)

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Cool Comic Con 08 exclusives continue to be revealed.   This time, it is the Mattel Hot Wheel’s 1966 Batman 3-pack of vehicles.  This set will be sold at the Hot Wheels booth at Comic Con will be $30 and comes with The Batmobile, Batcycle and Batgirl’s Batcycle! 

 

 

 

This has some great packaging!   I’m going to have to get in line for this one. 

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This deluxe figure stands over 13inches. From the mind of visionary director Guillermo del Toro, this hauntingly designed figure features an eyeless face, razor-sharp teeth, and poseable, eye-adorned wings that span approximately10inches. Intricately sculpted with a remarkable attention to detail, a must-have collectible for every Hellboy fan.  

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From the mind of Joss Whedon.    This is worth checking out!

 

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Each of these 10-inch hoodlers are A-Listing in the playground. Rockin’ fab-tastic clothing and so much baby bling that other rug rats can only catch their vapors. 
 
Series 1 contains: 
 
Pookie: The green-eyed baller. But don’t make him cranky…ya wouldn’t like him when he’s cranky. Featuring a thermal shirt, t-shirt, dew rag, ring, and pimped out pacifier necklace. 
 
Benjino: This carrot-toped homey is holding the fort down. Featuring a red bubble vest, football jersey, jeans, cassette-shaped ring and old school boom box necklace. 
 
Rey Rey: From around the way way, a playa who is #1 with all the Shorties. Featuring a hoodie, skullcap, camo jacket and shorts. He represents with his "GB" dog tags. 
 
Big Deuce: Everyone knows this li’l shot-caller is runnin’ things. Featuring a baseball hat, shirt, cuffed jeans, and white do rag, diamond ring, gold rope bracelet, and crown pendant. 
 
Gangsta Babies series 1 will be available in October 2008 at finer retailers as well as through Mezco Direct.

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Just FYI for all of you hot and thirsty AFI readers.  Today is July 11th aka 7-11  That means FREE Slurpees at participating 7-11 stores while supplies last!

If you’d like to know the history of the Slurpee you can watch this brief history here! 

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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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This just in:

"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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