Yes, friends, possibly the most unique Batmobile you will ever see is going to be a very hard to get exclusive courtesy of Mattel! You won’t be able to edge out your fellow Treasure Hunters at 8am at the corner Wal-Mart for this bad boy! Buy you a ticket for the big show, and be prepared to fight it out in the arena of 1,000 nerds! Amazingly enough, the actual car this toy is based on really was flocked for period of time. You learn something new everyday!

Here are the gory details:

1:18 1966 Flocked Batmobile

The first 1966 Batmobile ever in the 1:18 scale
– Total made 525 units (only 450 will be at comicon)
– Individually numbered – 1 of 525, 2 of 525, etc.
– $300 each – Cash Only
– Not available on preview night
– Will sell 100 per day
– 50 at 10:30 and 50 at 2 pm – 1 per person for the show

Drooling yet? How about once you rest your peepers on the car in all of its flocked glory?

 

 

 

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Maybe a bit too rich for your blood? Well, my friend, you are not out of luck! You can still have the opportunity to pick up one of these little beauties for a quite reasonable price. Need I remind you that this is a highly detailed, faithful representation of Adam West’s babe machine from ’66? No one will be Robbin’ you with this one! (Get it? "Robin"? Huh?) Details below:

1:64 1966 Batmobile:

- Only 8000 made – Hard plastic case
– 3,500 will be available on Hotwheelscollectors.com the week after SDCC (will be slightly high priced due to shipping and handling)
– 4,500 at comicon
– $20 each
– Will sell approx 1000 a day – (500 at 10:30 and 500 at 2 pm – 200 for preview night)
– 1 per person per day  

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CA- San Diego Comic Con (SDCC ) is getting ready to open shop for its thirty eighth year. Starting July 25th, SDCC will be THE center of all things pop culture for four action packed days.

Mezco of course will be attending, and their booth (#4145) will be alive with excitement! Not content with simply offering one or two exclusives to the leagues of devoted fans that attend the show, Mezco will be unveiling five amazing exclusives for SDCC attendees:

HELLBOY COMIC: ABE SAPIEN
From the pages of the award winning Hellboy comic books comes Abe Sapien. As a key member of the B.P.R.D. and Hellboy’s closest friend this figure is a must have for any Hellboy enthusiast. Features include removable B.P.R.D. vest and spear, fully articulated head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, knees and ankles. Limited Edition of 3000 pieces!
LIVING DEAD DOLLS: RESURRECTION SERIES
Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series celebrates some of the most popular characters with new twisted designs from their creators. The phenomenon that has become "Living Dead Dolls" strikes again with these extremely limited reissues of "laid to rest" characters from the 10" doll line.  The resurrection of Posey, Kitty, Lottie and Sybil with their enticing new look are sure to be a hit with collectors. When dolls that are already dead are resurrected the results can be horrifically alluring. All four dolls have new glass-like eyes that will burn into your soul. All dolls are hand painted and include their trademark death certificates and intricately detailed outfits. Limited Edition of 400 pieces of each character, sold in sets of four only.
BUTTERS AS PROFESSOR CHAOS
From the hit TV show South Park, Mezco Toyz continues it’s popular South Park line with Butters evil alter ego, "Professor Chaos". The nefarious, yet ineffective, Super Villain responsible for atrocities against mankind such as "Soup Switching & soda can shaking" comes to life in this cartoon accurate action figure. Includes presentation board revealing his evil plot and two evil hamster minions. Features articulated arms, head and waist. Limited Edition of 2000 pieces.
THE GOONIES COPPER BONES MOVIE PROP REPLICA
Mezco Toyz and Warner Brothers  are proud to offer the 1:1 Scale Copper Bones skull key prop replica from the cult classic 80s movie. This amazing collectible is an exact replica of the screen-used prop, as seen in the modern classic, "The Goonies". Each Copper Bones replica is made from cold cast poly resin & weighted to give it a real feel of being cast in copper, features a leather strap and packaged in a fifth panel window box.
UNDERDOG DELUXE 2-PACK
The classic Underdog cartoon gets the Mezco treatment in this exclusive two pack featuring Underdog and his nemesis, Simon Barsinister. Based on the fan favorite episode "Phony Booths", this deluxe 2 pack features exclusive versions of each figure.
Each figure is fully-articulated and the set includes Simon’s evil laboratory display, alternate hands and Simon’s mind control remote. Super-limited edition of 600 sets.
Mez personally invites all SDCC attendees to stop by and visit Mezco Toyz at booth 4145 to view current and upcoming products as well as some super top secret surprises. You’ll also have a chance to meet Mez, Damien, and the rest of the Mezco Toyz staff!
 

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ACTION FIGURES
 

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES

Designed by Ed Benes

Based on the ongoing series written by The New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer, with art by Ed Benes! Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 26, 2008 
 

HAWKGIRL 6.625”

DR. IMPOSSIBLE 6.75”

BATMAN 6.75”

AMAZO 6.75”

 

REACTIVATED! SERIES 4: SUPER SQUAD ACTION FIGURES

Designed by Phil Jimenez

This series features a collection of some of DC Comics’ most popular superheroes, including classic versions of Batman and Wonder Woman, as well as representations of Superman and Hawkman from the alternate universe of Earth-Two.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 12, 2008

BATMAN 6.75”

wonder woman 6.75”

superman 6.75”

hawkMAN 6.75”

 

DC MINIMATES

The DC Universe just got smaller – and more collectible! DC Direct and Art Asylum team up and give your favorite superheroes the MiniMates makeover! These figures range in size from 2 1/8” to 2 1/2” tall. Each 2-pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card.

Collect them all

WAVE 7

IN STORES MARCH 2008

GORILLA GROD/THE FLASH

AMBUSH BUG/LOBO

CLAYFAC/BATMAN (CLASSIC)

 
STATUES AND BUSTS 

BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE STATUE

DESIGNED BY FRANK MILLER

SCULPTED BY ALTERTON BIZARRE

The BATMAN BLACK & WHITE line of artist-centric statues continues!

Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s collection of Batman: Black & White statues, this original creation designed by Frank Miller presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of Batman: Black and White, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent.  The statue measures approximately 7.5” tall x 4.75” wide x 4” deep. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 5, 2008  Statue $65.00 US

 

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 2: STARFIRE BUST

Designed by Terry Dodson

Sculpted by Jack Mathews

The popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE line of cold-cast porcelain busts continues with the addition of Terry Dodson’s Starfire bust.

Look for Cheetah, Batwoman, and more in 2008! This Starfire Bust measures approximately 6” tall x 3.75” wide x 2.75” deep and is packaged in a four-color box.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 19, 2008 – Bust – $49.99 US

 

DC UNLIMITED 

AFRO SAMURAI & JUSTICE BUST

FROM THE HIT SPIKE TV ANIMATED SHOW—NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD!

Sculpted by Derek Miller

Thess limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain busts measure approximately 5” tall 2.5” wide and 2.5” deep, and are packaged in a four-color box. 

Advance-solicited; on sale March 12, 2008 – Busts – $69.99  US

 

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Our man in Rhode Island, Superfriend, brings da funk, brings da noise, brings the lowdown from the world of the big ol’ Bots and all their flaming glory! There isn’t a bowl big enough to catch all the cool gravy being spilled in relating this harrowing tale of Bots and fans! Give it up for Optimus, Bumblebee, and the boys! Click here to check out the Transformers parade of transformity!

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Hey kids, wanna know where Mattel is going to be throughout the San Diego Comic Con International?

Then just take a gander at this nifty schedule they just sent us. And then show up to these events and ask a bunch of questions!

Friday, July 27:
Mattel and DC Comics – a heroic partnership fan panel 11:30-12:30 Room 10	Cars Master Carton Raffle # 1 1:00 Mattel Booth	Four Horsemen Signing 1:00 – 2:00 Mattel Booth	Bruce Timm Signing 2:00- 2:30 Mattel Booth	AFI’s Behind the Plastic – the nuts and bolts of creating collectibles 5:30- 6:30 Room 4

 

Saturday, July 28:
Mattel Toy Maker Signing 11:00 -12:00 Mattel Booth	Cars Master Carton Raffle # 2 1:00 Mattel Booth	Four Horsemen Signing 1:00- 2:30 Mattel Booth	Master of the Universe DVD release fan panel 2:30-3:30 Room 10	AFIs Behind the Plastic: Creativity to Collectible 4:00- 5:00 Room 4

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We received a very suspicious package at AFI this week. One that contained rather monsterous contents that greeted us with terrifying sound. And then shed all over the carpet.

What can I be talking about? Why not click on the link to read all about the long awaited surprise from our friends at Mattel!

Don’t forget to read all the way to the end for some shocking news, then rush off to the forums to flip out about it!

Skree! Skree!

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SOTA Toys has always tried to please the hardcore fans.  It is these fans that give us the support and input that helped make our toys some of the best out there.  We are now taking this to the next level.  We are going to take a more "grass-roots" approach to some of our figures.  As you may or may not have noticed there are now temperature gauges on some of the products on our site.  What these gauges reflect is how close the figure is to being produced.  In the past we needed to solicit a certain amount of orders to justify manufacturing a product.  No matter what some people may claim one does not manufacture product unless you have a guaranteed amount sold before the product even arrives.  So what we’ve decided to do is let you, the fans, play an integral part in getting something made.  These gauges will show you how close we are to producing a figure.  We won’t do this for all of our figures, but we will do it for the ones that we know you want, but the buyers don’t seem to get.

The first line for this will be Dark Stalkers.  We know you want it.  We know you like it.  But the problem is, we just don’t have the orders to warrant manufacturing the figures.  That’s why Dark Stalkers has been "coming soon" for about three years.  That’s why this line has been delayed, pushed back, and stalled out for so long.  But now, using this "grass-roots" approach we really believe that you as fans can show that this is a line that you want produced.  It’s really simple.  Order the figures.  Get your friends to order the figures.  Spread the word.  Let people know.  All you people that believe in Dark Stalker it’s time to show your support!  As soon as we hit our mark we’ll begin the manufacturing process.

As it stands right now there are a few retailers and distributors out there that have orders for Dark Stalkers.  No doubt some of you have pre-orders with these companies.  All these order will be honored.  These will also count towards the total amount of pre-ordered figures.

Jed Haigh
S.O.T.A. Toys
http://www.sotatoys.com/

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Join us in supporting the Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund by bidding on a host of unique items that Sideshow will be auctioning off during Comic Con. Sideshow does not typically eBay its products, nor has it previously sold any pre-production samples. However, the company is dedicated to honoring Diane’s memory by providing a health and education benefit to her children, which is, of course, an ongoing concern.

The Sideshow team has selected a wide range of items that should excite collectors from each of the major genre’s that we sell product for: Sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and super heroes. The product selected includes Artist Proofs and pre-production samples from a wide variety of licensed properties. All of the AP’s are noted as such on their base bottoms, while each of the pre-production samples have unique characteristics that are called out on the auction pages.

The auctions will take place from July 23rd to Aug 2nd 2007 and we will be announcing the specific auction items in next week’s Sideshow newsletter.

Please help us to help Diane’s kids by adding one of these truly unique items to your collection.

Greg Anzalone
C.E.O. Sideshow, Inc.

 

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July 12, 2007 (SEATTLE) — The Marvel™ HeroClix® “Coming of Galactus™” event begins today at registered hobby and game stores worldwide!  HeroClix players at hundreds of retail locations all over the world will compete in five weeks of tournaments.  Each weekly tournament is a Sealed event and is played using game pieces from the Marvel HeroClix: Avengers set.

“This is the largest event ever offered for the Marvel HeroClix line, and we’re excited to see it finally arrive,” said Joe Hauck, EVP of Sales, Marketing and Product Development.  “HeroClix players and comic book fans alike have been eagerly awaiting the first week of this event, which features the popular Silver Surfer™ as a participation prize.”

Each week, participants will receive an all-new, exclusive HeroClix Herald of Galactus figure.  The final event during week five gives players a chance to win the Marvel HeroClix 2007 colossal Galactus figure.

WEEK            DATES   PARTICIPATION PRIZE
Week 1  July 12–15      Silver Surfer
Week 2  July 19–22      Terrax the Tamer™
Week 3  July 26–29      Firelord™
Week 4  August 2–5      Stardust™

                                WINNER RECEIVES
Week 5  August 11       2007 colossal Galactus figure

To find a local hobby or game store hosting the “Coming of Galactus” event, use the Events Search tool at www.wizkidsgames.com.

 

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Van Nuys- 7-12-07 San Diego Comic Con is just two weeks away so we thought we’d make a quick announcement as to what you can expect from SOTA Toys this year. This is the first SDCC with the new owners and we are all very excited to show our exclusives, some new products and announce new licenses!

Our exclusives this year are pretty sweet. For Street Fighter, we’ll have the Turquoise Dan. This figure will retail at $20. There were only 1000 of these made and we’re sharing 500 of them with Corner Store Comics. We also made a Pink Dan, but that is a Wizard exclusive we won’t be selling, but you will be able to get through Wizard. For Dark Stalkers we have a real treat! We created a Dimitri and a Dee micro bust. These are in scale with the Dark Stalkers action figures, so in a sense they are a sneak peek at the figures. There will only be 250 of each of these made and at $25 a piece they should go extremely quick. We will also have an exclusive Pink Felicia PVC that will retail at $40 and is limited to 250 pieces as well. Lastly we’ll have the Evil Ryu resin statue which will be limited to 225 pieces and sold for $80. As always anything we have left over after the Con we will put up on our website. But we really don’t anticipate there being much left over.

As for products that we’ll be showing.well we’ll have Street Fighter Revolution 1. So you’ll see painted samples of Dhalsim, E. Honda, R. Mika, and hopefully, Zangief. We’ll also be debuting sculpts and designs of Revolutions series 2. You’ll just have to wait and see what these will be. We will also debut some new Street Fighter resin pieces. Aside from having the Evil Ryu for sale, we’ll have proto’s of a Blanka and a Sagat resin statue as well as announcement of what statues we plan on doing in the future. We’ll have PU’s of Dark Stalkers so you’ll see samples of Dimitri and Lord Raptor. We’ll also be debuting the second wave of Dark Stalkers in design and sculpt form. Again you’ll have to wait and see what these will be!

Now Playing 4 will be making a showing at SDCC. You’ll be seeing the Anubis Warrior from The Mummy Returns, The Leprechaun from, well, The Leprechaun, and another Klown from Killer Klowns from Outer Space! We’ll also have samples of our American Werewolf in London Two Pack featuring Fresh Kill Meatloaf Jack and The Kessler Wolf! Bad Ass! SOTA will be announcing a new license and debut a few other cool pieces but that’s the gist of what you’ll see!

Jed Haigh

S.O.T.A. Toys 

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