Earlier today I attended a screening of Return of the Jedi to celebrate not just May the 4th (Star Wars Day) BUT the 30th Anniversary of the film. It was screened at the theater where it premiered in 1983, the Egyptian theater. This is the first time in 30 years that the movie has been screened there so it was quite the triumphant return as Return of the Jedi will be screening there all day!(…) Read the rest of Return of the Jedi – 30th Anniversary Screening EW CapeTown Festival
For the past several years, after they make their inital Comic Con exclusive announcements they put them on display at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, Ca for Free Comic Book Day. Since that comic shop is a few blocks away from my house I was able to swing by and get some more detailed shots of the newly announced exclusives. These will be on display through the weekend at the Comic Bug for Free Comic Book Day 2013.
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Free Iron Man HeroClix Figure with HeroClix Online Code
WizKids/NECA have announced the 2013 Free Comic Book Day figure—Marvel’s Iron Man.
Coinciding with the much-anticipated Marvel’s Iron Man 3, in theaters May 3rd, the physical Iron Man FCBD promo figure will hit shelves of local hobby shops May 4, and will be available while supplies last.
Each figure comes with a character card and free code to unlock its digital counterpart in HeroClix Online.
Hugh Jackman, star of The Wolverine, stars in a video message supporting Free Comic Book Day 2013. Make sure you visit your local comic shop on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 to participate in Free Comic Book Day.
As you will recall USA Today were the folks that broke the news and gave us our first images of the upcoming Star Wars Black from Hasbro back in February. So it’s only fitting that they show us the first images of the Star Wars Black SDCC 2013 exclusive – Boba Fett with Han Solo in carbonite block. We knew this would be the SDCC exclusive as it was announced at the collector press event at Toy Fair 2013 in February. And I’m sure it’s no surprise that this figure was revealed the day before Star Wars Day – May 4th.
This is the Empire Strikes Back version of the costume with the green gauntlets. He comes with two weapons and his jetpack. We were told at Toy Fair that it’s just the carbonite block and the packaging that would be exclusive. This version of Boba Fett would still be available at some point in the line.
The special-edition set is priced at $44.99 and will be sold at the Hasbro booth at the San Diego Convention Center July 18-21.
You can read more information and see the rest of the packaging pictures here at USA Today.
Every weekday starting Monday April 29th and ending Friday May 3rd, we’ll reveal a new SDCC product. That’s ten total, plus we’ll add one or two surprises later in May or June just to keep it all going. Below is a list of the reveals. Make sure you check back every day so you don’t miss a single one!
We’ve also got news about the SDCC Voucher Pre-sale, SDCC’s Most-Wanted Sale, and where you can see these products live on display. Click here for all the info.
We will have more detailed pictures of most of these collectibles up later tonight. And now on to the final 2 reveals… for now…
Masters of the Universe® ClassicsMini He-Man® & Skeletor® Figures
Great things come in small packages! At long last, the fan demanded mini versions of He-Man® and Skeletor®… in a foldout mini Castle Grayskull® diorama package! Each figure has six points of articulation at the arms, legs, waist and neck, and comes with snap-on accessories such as a power sword, shield and havoc staff. He-Man® features a shield with traditional j-hook, allowing it to be held out in front instead of clipped onto his arm!
This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, 2013, to be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con (details to come). It will also be available for purchase at the show, then at MattyCollector.com on August 5, 2013.
Back to the Future™ Hover Board
There’s good news for anyone still looking for this ultimate Back to the Future™ item… the last remaining stock will be available at 2013 San Diego Comic-Con! Developed in conjunction with and fully sanctioned by Universal Studios, this 1:1 scale model includes authentic “whooshing” sounds sampled directly from the original films and a deco featuring Mattel logos, just like in the films! (Please note: this item does not include the exclusive mini-Hover Board.)
This product will only be available for purchase at the show.
The third Iron Man film is finally here, with a star-studded cast of characters and an array of awesome armors. But where can you find a toy line that will allow you to bring home all of the characters and armors in the movie? The Marvel Minimates line, naturally! And the first assortment hits comic shops May 8th!
If you’re looking to re-create the world of Iron Man 3, you can make 13 different characters and armors using the interchangeable two-inch mini-figure line. Comic shops will get Iron Man Mark 42 with The Mandarin, and Iron Patriot (with Rhodey and Savin heads) with an Extremis Soldier (with two hair styles), as well as two exclusive sets: War Machine with Maya Hansen and Cowboy Disguise Tony Stark with Aldrich Killian. Toys “R” Us will also get Iron Man/Mandarin, and Iron Patriot/Extremis Soldier, plus their own exclusive two-packs: Suit Up Tony Stark with Heartbreaker Armor and Bones Armor with Silver Centurion Armor.
Look for the specialty assortment to hit comic shops and online retailers May 8th, and the Toys “R” Us assortment to hit TRU stores and toysrus.com shortly afterwards! Check out new photos below, and reserve your set today!
Every weekday starting Monday April 29th and ending Friday May 3rd, we’ll reveal a new SDCC product. That’s ten total, plus we’ll add one or two surprises later in May or June just to keep it all going. Below is a list of the reveals. Make sure you check back every day so you don’t miss a single one!
We’ve also got news about the SDCC Voucher Pre-sale, SDCC’s Most-Wanted Sale, and where you can see these products live on display. Click here for all the info.
Here are the Day 4 reveals:
BATMAN Classic TV Series Batman™ BatusiBatman™
It’s the dance craze that swept the nation! For the first time ever, this BatusiBatman™ figure recreates the iconic dance from the BATMAN Classic TV series! Sculpted with authentic likeness and featuring a fabric cape, this figure has unique articulation and an internal mechanism that allows it to perform the Batusi. The diorama package features vintage-look art from Shag, and a sound feature plays music with a ‘60s vibe to perfectly capture the scene where Batman™ shows off his unique Batusi moves. The package is designed so the Batusi dance moves can be activated without removing the figure.
This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, 2013, to be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con (details to come). It will also be available for purchase at the show, then at MattyCollector.com on August 5, 2013.
The Caped Crusader has met his match… the purr-fectly beguiling Catwoman toys with Batman™ while planning fantastic jewel heists! Her acrobatic skills and seductive style have been featured in the original comics, the live action TV shows, blockbuster movies and multiple animated series, and now Barbie® doll takes on the role of this famous DC Comics character wearing a re-creation of the iconic BATMAN Classic TV Series costume, complete with mask and cat ears!
This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, 2013, to be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con (details to come). It will also be available for purchase at the show.
We love it when a plan comes together! The members of the A-Team were the top action adventure heroes of the ‘80s, and their van was one of the reasons why. This updated A-Team Custom GMC Panel Van features “mud” deco added to the wheels, body, and window, and arrives housed in an ammo box-style package. We pity the fool who doesn’t snag this cool ride! Features include Real Riders® wheels and diecast body and chassis.
This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, 2013, to be picked up at San Diego Comic-Con (details to come). It will also be available for purchase at the show.
Malibu, Calif. – May 2, 2013 – In celebration of the upcoming Star Wars Day on May 4, 2013, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) announced today that it has expanded its worldwide agreement with Lucasfilm to include the Revenge of the Sith 501st Legion Clone Trooper and Shock Trooper to its 31” Giant Figure lineup. Expected to hit store shelves worldwide in Fall 2013, the troopers join the already announced 31” Giant Darth Vader figure, which will be available worldwide at major retailers this summer.
“The legendary clone troopers are as iconic in the Star Wars universe of characters as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, and we are excited to add them to our 31” Giant Figure line,” said Tara Hefter, Vice President, Licensing, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. “Our stellar lineup of 31” Giant Star Wars action figures will allow a new generation of fans to live out the epic adventures and battles between the Light and Dark Sides of the Force.”
“The Force is strong within JAKKS,” said Anita Castellar, Global Licensing Manager, Lucasfilm. “Their 31” Giant Figures represent a galactic-sized addition to our figure business, with exciting, larger than life figures that deliver a new Star Wars play experience for our fans around the world.”
With seven points of articulation, highly detailed features and iconic blaster, the 31” Giant Clone Trooper and 31” Giant Shock Trooper are the largest articulated collectible figures of their kind and will retail for U.S. $29.99.
Next up in our look at Hasbro’s Iron Man 3 offering are the “Assemblers” line. These figures appear to be inspired by Hasbro’s Star Wars ‘Droid Factory’ build-a -figure concept, but instead of having to collect parts with other figures you get everything you need in one package and can build from there. These are 4″ figures have 5 points of articulation, including, semi-ball jointed head, ball jointed shoulders and hips.
Swap parts for hundreds of superhero combinations with the amazing Assemblers Interchangeable Armor System! Each figure comes with 2 interchangeable limbs and a missile launcher. But unlike other Iron Man figures, these arms, legs and head detach! Build them the way you want for your next adventure. Swap parts from other Assemblers figures (sold separately) for even more incredible armor combinations. Built the ultimate in Iron Man technology with this awesome wave of figures!
There are 6 figures in this initial wave. The line up of wave 1 is: IRON MAN Mark 42, IRON PATRIOT, STARBOOST IRON MAN, STEALTH TECH IRON MAN, WAR MACHINE and HYPERVELOCITY IRON MAN.
Today we will take a look at the Mark 42 Iron Man, Iron Patriot and War Machine figures from the first assortment.
