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Mon 29 Oct 2007 |
Today Diamond Select Toys is ready to reveal its first prop replica from the smash-hit Back to the Future film franchise! The central heart of the De Lorean time machine, the powerful Flux Capacitor will soon be available to fans and amateur time travelers alike!
 
Thirty years after meeting a time-traveling Marty McFly, Doc Emmett Brown perfected the device that had made that meeting possible – the awe-inspiring Flux Capacitor! Capable of controlling the 1.21 jigowatts necessary to power the time-traveling De Lorean, this replica flux capacitor features movie-accurate light effects designed to recreate Marty McFly’s voyage through time in the celebrated 1985 film, Back to the Future. Measuring over sixteen inches tall, twelve inches wide and six inches deep, this life-size replica features an adjustable power setting for all your time travel needs!
Each Flux Capacitor replica features hand-numbering with a matching box and Certificate of Authenticity.
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Mon 29 Oct 2007 |
Sports collectibles company releases four versions of the Saint’s running back, based on ‘stylized realism’ found in comic book art
 Carlsbad, Calif. (October 26, 2007) - Upper Deck is bound to score points among collectors next week when the popular sports collectibles company goes live with their release of four All-Star Vinyl figures portraying the likeness of Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints. Bush headlines the new 2007 Upper Deck football action figures, with LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Urlacher and Peyton Manning to follow. The new line up of football heroes will be the focal point of a targeted advertising campaign in Pro Football Weekly. The ad campaign was photographed on the field in the historic Los Angeles Coliseum, where Bush starred with the University of Southern California Trojans.
Bush’s vinyl figures will be available to collectors and fans alike in a black on black edition uniform (numbered to 1000), a black on gold version (numbered to 500), a white on gold version (number to 500) and of course, a coveted black edition (numbered to 250). The sleek all black figures have become the most highly anticipated variants of the All-Star Vinyl line of collectibles due to its unique look and limited availability.
The new figures are sure to be a fan favorite as the Saint’s running back and return specialist is a crowd favorite. While being so young in his NFL career, the former USC star has been honored with a number of prestigious accolades including 2005 Mr. Hussle Award, 2005 Walter Camp Award, 2005 Doak Walker Award, 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award, beating out teammate Matt Leinart, who was the current title-holder. Additionally, the San Diego-native who proudly represented his area code of "619" on his anti-glare tape ran his way to the AP Sportsman of the Year Award in 2005.
"Because of his college accomplishments and his crazy highlights as a pro Reggie Bush has established himself as the player to watch," said Upper Deck Dave Sanders, Brand Manager for the All-Star Vinyl Line. "Reggie’s All-Star Vinyl figures show his intense stare with an aggressive Heisman-like stance. This, combined with his likeability as a player, will make this a highly sought-after figure."
The new figures will run for $74.99, with the exception of the Black Edition, which is $99.99. Eager fans will be able to scoop up a dual pack featuring a black edition and a black on black version for $150.00. The figures will go live on www.allstarvinyl.com October 30 at 9:25am PDT for members of the All-Star Vinyl Platinum club and will be available to the public at 9:25am PDT the following day.
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Thu 25 Oct 2007 |
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AFI’s -  Action Figure Halloween Costume Contest
Lots of other websites have costume contests this time of year. Dress up, send your pictures in, win a prize. You know the drill. But we’re going to do things a little different. We want you to dress up your ACTION FIGURES in their Halloween costumes and send us the pictures.
In celebration of their new CINEMA OF FEAR line, Mezco has made a small run of figures in solid colors, to be given away as prizes from websites and publications.
AFI is proud to partner with Mezco in giving away a set of GOLD series 1 figures.
Here are the prizes:
   
So here is how the contest will work:
- Pick a figure from your collection and dress IT in a Halloween costume. It can be as small as a Mez-it on up to an 18" figure. We just want it in a costume OTHER what they would normally wear.
- Take a picture of it. Each person can submit up TWO pictures of a figure in a costume. (so pick your favorite 2!)
- Send your name, mailing address, AFI forum name (that’s right. You need to be a forum member with at least 5 posts. If you need to sign up for the forum click here. Now get posting!) and the picture(s) to the following address: contest@actionfigureinsider.com
- ALL entries MUST be received by Sunday November 18th at midnight PST.
- Winners will be chosen and notified by November 30th. Prizes will be mailed out shortly thereafter.
Be creative! Be funny! Be different! We don’t want to just see some figure repainted. We want to see a figure, wearing a costume!
One figure will be awarded to the best costume
One figure will go to the funniest/creative picture
One figure will go to the best costume ON A MEZCO FIGURE!
And the last figure will go to the most horrific! (These are Horror Movie figures after all!)
The judges will be announced soon. But in the meantime get creative and get your entries in!
Other Details n’ Stuff
- Only residents of the USA and Canada are eligible. (sorry)
- You must be over 18 to enter. (If you are younger, please ask a parent to enter for you.)
- The DEADline entry is MIDNIGHT PST Sunday, November 18th, 2007
- The prizes for this contest are the GOLD versions of the First Series of Cinema of Fear action figures (Freddy, Jason, Leatherface, and Chop Top).
- Four separate winners will win one of the GOLD action figure each.
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Thu 25 Oct 2007 |
Company Responds to Immediate Needs of Global Humanitarian Organization to Provide Safe Havens for Evacuees
 WAYNE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced that the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund has donated $250,000 to Save the Children to help children and families forced to evacuate their homes due to the extensive wildfires raging throughout Southern California. Save the Children, a global humanitarian organization that responds to disasters and works to improve the lives of children around the world, has deployed a team of relief experts to the region. This team is charged with assessing the immediate critical needs of children and families impacted by the fires.
“Save the Children is deeply grateful for the immediate and generous support of the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund,” said Mark K. Shriver, Vice President and Managing Director of U.S. Programs for Save the Children. “This donation is yet another example of the commitment the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund has made to help children in need, particularly in times of emergencies. Through this contribution, we will be able to reach thousands of children who have been forced from their homes and help ensure their safety.”
“We are all saddened to see the destruction caused by these fires, and our hearts go out to all those in need, including many of our own associates and their families, who have been evacuated from their homes and affected by this disaster,” said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “Save the Children understands the unique needs of children during times of disaster and we fully support and commend their relief efforts on behalf of the kids and families impacted by this crisis.”
Save the Children has responded to nearly 20 emergencies around the world over the last year, and works closely with the American Red Cross and other national response organizations in the United States to ensure that the particular needs of children are addressed during a disaster. The organization is currently setting up safe havens for children within evacuation centers throughout Southern California and is in the process of assessing what psychological and emotional support might be needed to help them cope with the disaster.
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Thu 25 Oct 2007 |
 October 25, 2007 (SEATTLE) — WizKids Inc. announces a pre-release for Marvel HeroClix®: Mutations and Monsters scheduled on November 17, 2007, at select WizKids registered venues! HeroClix fans can see and play the Mutations and Monsters set before it releases to the general public on November 21, 2007!
Mutations and Monsters features 60 new and amazing figures from four fan-favorite storylines: Planet Hulk, World War Hulk, Marvel Zombies and the X-Men. Introducing a new Battlefield Condition card, every participating player in the Marvel HeroClix: Mutations and Monsters pre-release will receive The Great Arena.
Visit www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix to find a list of registered venues hosting the Marvel HeroClix: Mutations and Monsters pre-release!
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Wed 24 Oct 2007 |
 Currently available for preorder in the OCTOBER issue of PREVIEWS, Diamond and TOY2R are proud to offer exclusively the 3” D.I.Y. version of the Bart Simpson Qee. The entire series of Bart Simpson Qees have been super hot and continue to sellout on each assortment. These 3” D.I.Y. figures will only be available for a limited time, but once they are gone, there will be no more, so stock up and get your BART on! This figure can only be ordered exclusively through Diamond Comic Distributors at fine boutiques and specialty shops worldwide through the PREVIEWS catalog. (item code: OCT074401).
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Wed 24 Oct 2007 |
Currently available for preorder in the OCTOBER issue of PREVIEWS, Diamond is proud to offer the latest release of Choco & Minty figures by Uglydoll creators, David Horvath and Sun-Min. Toy2R presents the busy pair in their Honey Bee Costumes, making a striking pose in this yellow and black colorway. Both figures are limited but sold separately with Choco standing 8" tall and Minty coming in at 4". These figures can be ordered from fine boutiques and specialty shops worldwide through the PREVIEWS catalog. (item code: OCT074405 (Choco) and OCT074406 (Minty)). Hurry and get your favorite shops to place your order for these buddies before the end of the month!
 
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Wed 24 Oct 2007 |
ZUDACOMICS.COM INVITES WEB COMICS CREATORS AND JOURNALISTS TO CELEBRATE SITE LAUNCH WITH HAPPY HOUR AND LIVE SUBMISSIONS EVENT
 (October 24, 2007; New York, NY) —Zudacomics.com, the first ever web comics imprint from DC Comics, will go live on Tuesday, October 30th, 2007, it was announced today by Richard Bruning, DC Comics Creative Director, SVP.
With the launch of the site, visitors will immediately begin to shape and define the Zuda experience. Online submissions will begin, allowing aspiring web comics creators to submit their work directly to the Zuda editorial team. The Zuda web community will be invited to vote on the first ever Zudacomics.com competition, choosing one from the ten webcomics offerings. In addition, all visitors will be able to read the first ever Zudacomics.com Instant Winner, which will have been selected by Zuda editorial in preparation for the launch.
To celebrate the launch of this ground-breaking site, Ron Perazza Director, Creative Services, and Kwanza Johnson, Zuda editor, are inviting aspiring web comics creators and journalists to attend a special launch event in New York City on Tuesday, October 30. As Perazza explains in an e-mail sent to the Zuda community:
If you’re going to be in the New York City area (and are 21 years of age or older) on Launch Day (Tuesday, 10/30) then come on and join the Zuda staff for the Zuda Comics Launch Event and Live Submissions…um…Extravaganza! Face it, you can submit online any day of the week, but for this one night only, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Ron, Kwanza and Nika will be reviewing pitches live! Bring your best! And don’t worry, if you can’t make it at that time for the next couple of hours we’ll still have a drop box where you can leave your submission and we’ll have some laptops where you can submit "ye olde fashioned" way – digitally! Where will this magic happen? At one of the most magical places on Earth, of course.
Lansdowne Road
599 10th Avenue
(between 43rd and 44th Streets)
New York, NY 10036
-Team Zuda
P.S. In order to get into the party, you’re going to need to bring an invitation.
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Mon 22 Oct 2007 |
CREATORS’ LABO #012: Non-Non, Inspired By The Works Of Shunya Yamashita
Torrance, CA, October 22, 2007 – From its CREATORS’ LABO, Yamato unveils its latest masterwork: CREATORS ‘ LABO #012: Non-Non. Based upon the illustrated works of Shunya Yamashita and sculpted by Mitsumasa Yoshizawa (REFLECT), this exceptional piece marks the collaboration of two of Japan’s foremost pop culture artists. Poised and balanced, Non-Non holds sway in a magical display of sword-wielding talent in this gorgeous 9" scale PVC statue.
Yamato USA’s allotment of this beautiful piece is sold out! To secure your CREATORS’ LABO #012: Non-Non, please visit one of our retail partners: Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, Anime Alley, Cards & Comics Central, Heroes & Comics, Ignition Power, John’s Toys, K & L Trading, Kirin Enterprises, Statue Galaxy <http://statuegalaxy.com/> , Tates Comics <http://tatescomics.com/> , Twin Moons Anime <http://www.tmpanime.com/> , and Toys Logic <http://toyslogic.com/> , and with our distribution partners AAA Anime <http://aaaanime.com/> , Diamond Comics <http://www.diamondcomics.com/public/> , BBCW <http://www.bbcwdistributors.com/> , Grosnor Distribution, and Yes Anime.
YAMATO ASKS: Are You a Dog or a Cat Person?
Torrance, CA, October 22, 2007 – From the weird and wonderful world of Kouichi Yamazaki (TANDEM TWIN), Yamato is proud to present the latest
additions to its TANDEM TWIN collection of animal girls: Dog – Alma and Leopard Girl – Momo.
TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: Dog – Alma PVC Statue
Man’s best friend just got a whole lot friendlier as Yamato is pleased to present master sculptor Kouichi Yamazaki (TANDEM TWIN)’s latest incarnation: DOG – ALMA. Inspired by the German Shepard, this canine cutie is on patrol for all you naughty boys and girls. So be on your best behavior… or face the business end of her whip. Standing over 11.5", Alma is a fierce sight in form fitting body armor accented in spikes. Window boxed with display and accessory visor for a touch of cool, Dog Alma is a must have addition to Yamato’s TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS collection available early next year.
TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: Leopard Girl – Momo PVC Statue
Master sculptor Kouichi Yamazaki (TANDEM TWIN) has gone to the extreme limits to bring us the puuuurrrr-fect queen of the jungle — Momo. But be warned! Momo is on the hunt, tempting her prey in ever closer before she pounces… and her next victim could be you! Think you can resist? Momo also comes packaged with an interchangeable torso, turning this pretty kitty into a voluptuous vixen. Window boxed with display and standing approximately 10.50", Yamato’s TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS: Leopard Girl – Momo will be available early next year for mature collectors only!
Yamato USA and distribution partners AAA Anime <http://aaaanime.com/> , Diamond Comics <http://www.diamondcomics.com/public/> , BBCW <http://www.bbcwdistributors.com/> , Grosnor <http://grosnor.com/> Distribution, and Yes Anime <http://www.yesanime.com/> are now accepting preorders for these two TANDEM TWIN ANIMAL GIRLS. For more information, please visit Yamato USA’s website at www.YamatoToysUSA.com <http://www.yamatotoysusa.com/> .
For more information on these and our other fine products, please visit Yamato USA’s website at www.YamatoToysUSA.com.
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Mon 22 Oct 2007 |
 Mattel has sent us information on a very special auction of a CARS product diorama being auctioned off for the annual Children Affected by AIDS Foundation "4 kids" event .
CAAF is an organization that raises money for children affected by AIDS. Every year Mattel donates several one-of-a-kind toy to be auctioned off. This year one of those items is a CARS collector case. Several other one of a kind items are listed below.
The event is called the Dream Halloween. It will be held Saturday, October 27 from 5pm to 8:30pm at Barker Hanger in the Santa Monica Air Hanger. (3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405)
Jamie Lee Curtis will be the celebrity host and the event will be chaired by Bob Eckert CEO of Mattel and Jerry Storch CEO of Toys R Us.
For more information please go to: www.caaf4kids.org and click on “events” to get more information on the Los Angeles event. You can be present in person or call in a bid over the phone.
Collectible Toy Auction Featuring:
- One-of-a-kind doll created in the likeness of Teri Hatcher
- One-of-a-kind HOT WHEELS® made with actor, Jason Priestley
- One-of-a-kind Polly Pocket™ doll in the likeness of Andrea Bowen
- One-of-a-kind, Kid-Sized HOT WHEELS® Custom Power WHEELS® Vehicle.
Here is information about the CARS display case:
Size 32” H x 32” W x 6” D, Weight Approx. 20-30 lbs. Holds 70 slots for up to 75-80 cars.
Holds two Exclusive deco McQueen CARS. – a Red Rangsburg Lightning McQueen and a Dinoco Blue Rangsburg McQueen.
In addition this set will contain early releases of 2008 CARS die cast characters, Not Chuck, Security SUV, Richard Clayton Kensington, Piston Cup Tow Truck, Pit Crew Guido, and Pit Crew Ramone.
  
CARS logo cut from solid Aluminum Billet. Case will be lit.
Signed by Pixar’s John Lasseter.
Wood Billboard frame.
Free standing base or can be hung on wall.
More than $300 dollars worth of Die Cast cars.
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