Monday, May 19, 2008

Dream Soldier Wingman “Wingman Guarder” – 6” PVC Figure

Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with CM’s Corporation proudly introduces its new products for the U.S. market, “Wingman Guarder.”

"Wingman Guarder" is originated from a science fiction manga series known as "Wingman (also known as Dream Soldier Wingman)," created by Masakazu Katsura. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1983 to 1985 and it was made into an anime in 1984. The figure is a 6" tall fully painted and comes equipped with a display base.

"Wingman Guarder" will be available in August with a SRP of $64.00.

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Shocker Toys has announced their exclusive for the 2008 San Diego Comic Con.

2008 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE REVEALED!

Shocker unleashes the most Brutal exclusive figures this summer:

Metalocalypse
Available only at Comic Con this Summer as a set, this all-new line features fully painted 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!

More details, pricing and paint ready photos coming soon! Make sure you don?t miss out on the limited pre-order which has started already at Shocker Toys Direct (
www.shockertoys.com/store.php ).
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Marvel Launches Two New Series & Returns With New Printings!

Last week, Marvel launched two critically-acclaimed series features the characters you demanded to return and they both sold out at Diamond immediately! Marvel is pleased to announce that to meet the overwhelming demand, fans will now be able to experience these hot new launches in Captain Britain & The MI-13 #1 Second Printing Variant and Guardians Of The Galaxy #1 Second Printing Variant.

Captain Britain & The MI-13 #1 Second Printing Variant, from acclaimed Doctor Who scribe Paul Cornell and fan-favorite artist Leonard Kirk, features Kirk’s stunning interior art on a new wraparound cover. Drawing rave reviews from all corners, this Secret Invasion tie-in—and first ongoing series launched from the event—pits Britain’s heroes against a threat so powerful that former Avengers and Invaders must join forces to combat it!

“Captain Britain and MI:13 is a splendid new series, and the second issue can't come soon enough,” said Timothy Callahan of ComicBookResources.Com.

Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Second Printing Variant unites the Annihilation: Conquest masterminds, writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, with artist Paul Pelletier for a new ongoing series thrill-ride that has IGN.com raving: “With a rip-roaringly good cast, trippy visuals, and a great cliffhanger to cap it all off, this series has all but cemented its place in my pull list permanently.” This issue features Pelleter’s powerful interior art on a new wraparound cover.

With both series receiving rave reviews, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on upcoming issues of Guardians of The Galaxy and Captain Britain & The MI-13. What’s next for each of these teams? The only way to find out is to start at the beginning with Captain Britain & The MI-13 #1 Second Printing Variant and Guardians Of The Galaxy #1 Second Printing Variant.

Please note that the initial printings of each issue may still be available at the retail level.

CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI: 13 #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088018)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/29/08. On-Sale—6/18/08

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088021)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by PAUL PELLETIER
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/29/08. On-Sale—6/18/08

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Who Are The Eternals?

ETERNALS #1 (APR082266)
ETERNALS #1 ACUNA WHITE VARIANT (APR088020)
Written by CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF
Art & 50/50 Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
50/50 Variant cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08
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DC COMICS RUSHES BATMAN #676 BACK TO PRESS FOR NEW, SECOND PRINTING

FIRST CHAPTER OF “BATMAN: R.I.P.” SELLS OUT IN ONE DAY

The highly anticipated “Batman: R.I.P.” storyline is off to an explosive start, with BATMAN #676 selling out one day after arriving in stores on May 14. Now, DC Comics sends this issue, written by Grant Morrison with art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, back to press for a new, second printing.

BATMAN #676 Second Printing (APR088185) features a recolored version of the issue’s variant cover by Daniel and Florea, and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 11.

BATMAN #676 Second Printing (APR088185) has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, May 22. Retailers may order this item by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at
reorders@diamondcomics.com.

Upcoming chapters of “Batman: R.I.P.” are available for ordering as follows:

BATMAN #677 (MAR080144) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 28.

BATMAN #678 (APR080180) is solicited in the April Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 25.

BATMAN #679 (MAY080159) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 23.

BATMAN #680 (JUN080195) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 27.

DETECTIVE COMICS #846 (MAY080171) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 2.

DETECTIVE COMICS #847 (JUN080202) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

NIGHTWING #147 (JUN080206) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

ROBIN #175 (APR080189) is solicited in the April Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores
on June 18.

ROBIN #176 (MAY080178) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 16.
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Marvel Comics On-Sale 5/21/08

Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on May 21st, 2008. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2008-05-21 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #560
AMERICAN DREAM #2
AVENGERS CLASSIC #12
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #13
BLACK PANTHER #36
CAPTAIN AMERICA #38
CAPTAIN MARVEL/MS. MARVEL: SECRET INVASION INFILTRATION ONE-SHOT
FANTASTIC FOUR #557
GHOST RIDER #23
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #117 (SI)
IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #29
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #24
MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #11
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD #6
MIGHTY AVENGERS #14 (SI)
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #54
ULTIMATE X-MEN #94
WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #3
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #25
X-FACTOR #31 (DWS)
X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2

Collections On-Sale:
HULK VISIONARIES: JOHN BYRNE VOL. 1 TPB
HULK: WWH - INCREDIBLE HERC TPB
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 8: MONSTERS, MOLES, COWBOYS & COUPONS DIGEST
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 7 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 7 HC (VARIANT)
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC

Posters On-Sale:
Avengers/Invaders By Alex Ross Poster

*DWS= Divided We Stand tie-in
*SI = Secret Invasion tie-in
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Captain America: White #0 Arrives With Two Covers & A Lower Price!

It’s the project everyone’s buzzing about, from the Eisner Award-winning dream team of superstars Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, and it begins with Captain America: White #0, now featuring a new wraparound variant cover and lower price! Beloved for their powerful work on Spider-Man: Blue, Hulk: Gray, Daredevil: Yellow, television’s Heroes and more, Loeb & Sale reunite for a special, all-new tale of Captain America and Bucky during World War II, kicking off this hotly anticipated series! Leading directly into this fall’s Captain America: White #1, this issue also contains loads of extras taking you behind the scenes—and hinting at the future—of the next “color” series from one of the industry’s most acclaimed duos!

So what’re you waiting for? Don’t miss your first look at one of this year’s most anticipated projects in a special edition so chock full of surprises that it could only come from the team of Loeb & Sale—it’s Captain America: White #0, now only $2.99!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #0 (MAY082268)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #0 WRAPAROUND VARIANT (APR088184)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Covers by TIM SALE
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—6/19/08, On-Sale—7/9/08

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