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McFarlane Toys' first series of Guitar Hero action figures is now rocking Toys 'R' Us stores!
For information on which Toys 'R' Us stores near you are carrying these figures, go here.
Series 1 includes four of Guitar Hero's fan-favorite characters. Each 6-inch scale articulated figure includes a character-specific guitar; the line retails for $10-$13.
• Lars Ümlaut
• Johnny Napalm
• God of Rock
• Axel Steel
We have added some repaints to our 6-inch Guitar Hero Series 1 lineup. These additional figures are scheduled for release in November.
• Axel Steel with Spawn T-shirt
• God of Rock - All gold (Toys 'R' Us Exclusive)
• God of Rock - White toga variant
• Johnny Napalm - Green mohawk variant
• Johnny Napalm - Skeleton Johnny
• Johnny Napalm - Black mohawk with green striped pants (Toys 'R' Us Exclusive)
• Lars Ümlaut - Blond variant
Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
WIN A COMPLETE SET OF 'GUITAR HERO' SERIES 1 FIGURES!
Are you ready to rock, thrash, shred and be a metalhead?
Of course you are. Enter to win a set of McFarlane Toys' Guitar Hero Series 1 action figures, including Lars Ümlaut, God of Rock, Johnny Napalm and the ever-popular Axel Steel sporting his exclusive Spawn shirt!
To enter, go here.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
'GUITAR HERO' FIGURES IN TOYS 'R' US STORES NOW!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dream Halloween information
Dream Halloween is right around the corner. This is a fantastic event where Mattel teams created one-of-a-kind collector items to auction off for Children Affected by Aids. This year, among the spectacular toys are two items we showed off first at San Diego Comic Con, the one-of-a-kind Darth Mater and the second and last publically available “Spirit of Grayskull” figures. Both are fantastic collector items with all proceeds from the auction going to a very noble cause.
If you are interested in attending the event or would like more information about bidding from home please go to www.CAAF4kids.org.
Darth Mater:
It’s Halloween in Radiator Springs and Mater from Disney/Pixar’s CARS has decided to make his own Darth Vader costume! Using found objects from the local junkyard, he has transformed himself into the not-so-terrifying villain Darth Mater!
Created exclusively for CAAF’s 2008 Dream Halloween auction, Darth Mater is a one-of-a-kind 1:9.5 scale model created by the design team at Mattel in close cooperation with John Lasseter and George Lucas. Armed with a light-up red lightsaber that pivots from his right front wheel both clockwise and counterclockwise, Darth Mater makes lightsaber and Darth Vader breathing sounds, plays the classic Star Wars “Imperial March” theme, and utters dialogue recorded by Larry the Cable Guy especially for the occasion with funny quotes such as “Luke, I’m your manufacturer!”
Darth Mater comes on a custom-built 21.75” wide by 18.75” deep by 4.75” high base decorated like the floor of the Death Star with flashing LED lights synchronized with the sounds. The base includes two clear acrylic plaques, one with the Lucasfilm logo signed by Mr. Lucas and the other with the Disney/Pixar logo signed by Mr. Lasseter. Finally, the model is protected by a 21.75” wide by 18.75” deep by 14.25” high clear acrylic case.
Spirit of Grayskull:
King Grayskull is the first new Masters of the Universe Classic figure from Mattel featuring the first ever highly detailed fully articulated versions of classic Masters of the Universe characters from the world of He-Man and She-Ra. King Grayskull is the ancestor of the heroic warrior He-Man and defended the ancient land of Eternia from the evil forces of King Hssss and Hordak!
To help celebrate the return of Masters of the Universe toys to collector's shelves, Mattel has created a special variant of their San Diego Comic Con exclusive King Grayskull action figure as a "Spirt" which will forever live in the walls of his castle. Only two editions of this all-clear version of King Grayskull will be made for the public. One was raffled off at SDCC 2008, the second will be auctioned for charity at the Dream Halloween event.
King Grayskull comes complete in a diorama pop out package which folds out to create a mini Castle Grayskull playset featuring flashing energy and the sound of King Grayskull declaring "I have Power!" when the jaw bridge is opened. He includes his shield, battle axe and Power Sword.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mattel Q&A For October 15th
Mattel took some time out to answer some questions:
With the legal issues DC Comics is having with using the name of Superboy, are there any plans for a Superboy figure? (Kon-El, Prime, or Superman as a boy)
Yes, we will do “Superboy” figures, but plan to call them things like “Prime” “Superman Clone” or “Kon El” to differentiate.
Will there be more Movie Master Batman figures?
Yes. A new wave of “Kit bashed” figures will be out in January with new sculpts in the spring.
Why are the Movie Masters Thug Figures the same basic figure with different evidence bags? Will you release all the Thug figures with variant heads and bodies and not just different evidence bags?
The first part- to create variants for collectors. The second part, we do have plans for more Thug figures in the future. The line is doing very well.
What is the exact date for the Adam Strange & Starfire 2-pak?
We will have an exact date to announce in November on MattyCollector.com. It will be close to the end of 2008.
With New York Comic Con 1 week before Toy Fair 2009, will we have to wait until Toy Fair to see what’s new?
No. We will have a lot of new product on display at the convention including a very exciting exclusive and other hard to find Mattel product.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Hot Toys - MMS81 - The Dark Knight - TWO-FACE / Harvey Dent collectible figure - Preorder Now!!!
"I guess you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
He likes tossing coin to decide a person's live or dead!
Hot Toys is proud to announce the seventh collectibles from the Dark Knight movie series 1/6th scale TWO-FACE/ Harvey Dent collectible figure
The figure stands approximately 12 inches tall and features more than 32 points of articulation, it also features:
- Dressed in Two-Face accurate costume of destroyed suit, shirt, tie, pants and shoes, the character wear in the Dark Knight movie
- Alternate head with authentic likeness of Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent
- Interchangeable Harvey Dent’s suit jacket
- One set of interchangeable hands
- Pistol
- A signature coin
- 12 inches figure stand with Harvey Dent/ Two-Face nameplate
- Two-Face head – damaged part by an artist from the US & Harvey Dent part by Yulli
- Harvey Dent Head Sculpt by Yulli
- Head Art Directed and Paint by JC.Hong
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Dark Horse Deluxe unveils a new line of collectibles based on The Spirit!
One of the most anticipated new films of the year is Frank Millers movie adaptation of Will Eisners comic strip, The Spirit, opening Christmas Day. A classic action-adventure-romance, The Spirit tells the story of a former rookie cop who returns mysteriously from the dead to fight crime from the shadows of an urban jungle. Dark Horse Deluxe has channeled the noir mood and exotic images of this Lionsgate release and brought the world of Central City into being with a new range of officially licensed collectiblesincluding a sculpted bust and statue, a beautiful snow globe, and a unique LED illuminated journal. As the movie opens nationwide, fans will be anticipating the arrival of these fine collectibles with the same eagerness with which they rushed to theaters to see the film.
The continual snowfall is a graphic theme in The Spirit, as it as often been in Frank Millers graphic stories, and creates a visual atmosphere that oozes drama. Therefore, it was not hard to imagine a beautiful snow globe that would capture and reproduce the effect. Central City, as depicted in the film, essentially becomes one of the main characters. The detail was focused on the buildings and fire escapes, and the movies tagline acts as a rooftop sign. A high-quality 120mm glass sphere encases a liquid sky that is spackled with a miniature flurry of white. Crafting the miniature environment was a technical challenge for Dark Horse and sculptors Jukes and Hartvigson, but the result is a unique collectible that is fascinating. Limited to only 500 pieces, packaged in a foam cube in color packaging, The Spirit Movie Snow Globe has a manufacturers suggested retail price of $99.99, and will be available in retail stores in late November.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Indie Spotlight Comic Book Heroes action figures is the future of toys
Shocker Toys is happy to announce an alliance with many major Independent comic book creators to distribute a full fan-driven Independent comic book action figure line. Shocker Toy’s expertly crafted, hyper-articulated and highly sought-after Indie Spotlight comic book heroes toys are now available and shipping in December 2008. Pre-order now www.shockertoys.com , www.bigbadtoystore.com or Diamond Comics. Stores and Press are urged to contact us for pricing and detailed press info.
Indie Spotlight Comic Book Heroes: Series 1
Series 1 (Maxx Series) features Jim Valentino’s ShadowHawk, Rob Schrab’s Scud the disposable assassin, Terry Moore's Katchoo of ‘Strangers in Paradise’, David Mack’s Kabuki and MTV’s The Maxx in 8”. Made of sturdy plastics and hyper-articulated joints, these figures can be posed in many ways. Each comes with extra hands, accessories, comics or posters and an Isz from the Maxx’s world. Collect all 7 figures and their UPC's to mail away for a Mr. Gone figure, the sinister dark enemy of The Maxx.
MARVEL ANIMATION EXPANDS SLATE WITH PRODUCTION OF ALL NEW ANIMATED SERIES-- THE AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES
Further strengthening its robust animation slate, Marvel Animation, a division of Marvel Entertainment, announced today the production of an all new animated series, THE AVENGERS: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Production on 26 half-hour episodes is already underway using the production services of Film Roman, producer of the Simpsons and King of the Hill.
The new series, expected to be available for broadcast in 2011, continues on Marvel’s already impressive television line-up which includes the all-new Wolverine and the X-Men and Iron Man: Armored Adventures series that will both debut on Nicktoons in 2009. Marvel Animation will also debut the all-new series Marvel Super Hero Squad and The Black Panther next year.
THE AVENGERS: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is an all-new property featuring some of Marvel’s all-time favorite characters including Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Giant Man and Wasp. When the planet is threatened by Super Villains, time traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical monsters and mad robots bent on the total destruction of humanity, when forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world, when there is no hope left…the Avengers assemble!
The Avengers are the best of the best in the Marvel Universe and the greatest heroes who take on the most unbeatable foes. These are the heroes who hold back the storm, and the fate of the world rests on their shoulders.
"The addition of THE AVENGERS: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to our quickly expanding animation slate continues our plan to complement each of our tentpole live action features with an animated series," said Eric Rollman, President of Animation. "This new ensemble series tracks perfectly with our highly anticipated ‘road to the Avengers’ strategy which includes some of Marvel’s biggest and most beloved characters, and which kicks off with two Avengers’ themed feature films in summer 2011.”
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Spirit Coming To Minimates!
Some of the most ground-breaking and innovative comic book characters in history will be coming to Diamond Select Toys in 2009! Based on the immortal works of Will Eisner, we are very excited to announce a new line of Minimates featuring none other than Denny Colt - more famously known as The Spirit!
Beginning in 1940, The Spirit introduced the world to the gritty noir adventures of a policeman turned vigilante, determined to fight for justice no matter the cost. Along the way he encounters fellow crusaders, duplicitous paramours and ruthless villains capable of terrifying even the heroes of today. Possessing no super powers per se, the Spirit instead relies on his athleticism and fighting style to punish the wicked and save the day.
Soon to be a major motion picture written and directed by comic book legend Frank Miller, Diamond Select Toys will release Minimates based on both the Eisner-penned comic and the modern retelling. The debut release will feature core characters as they appear in the big-screen Spirit feature opening this Christmas Day - including the Spirit (Gabriel Macht), former sweetheart Sand Saref (Eva Mendes), the twisted Silken Floss (Scarlett Johansson) and the maniacal Octopus (Samuel L Jackson)! A special Diamond Previews exclusive Minimates two-pack featuring the Spirit and Sand Saref will showcase some of the duo's alternate looks.
Comic-based Minimates are currently in development and will showcase The Spirit's rich 68 year history while more film-centric Minimates could also see release as the line continues. Look for the first Spirit Minimates sets in comic book and specialty stores in early January - just after The Spirit's film premiere! Click on either image below to pre-order these fantastic sets!
Spider-Man & Stephen Colbert Team Up In Amazing Spider-Man #573!
Marvel is proud to reveal that Spider-Man and acclaimed television personality Stephen Colbert will join forces in an all new eight-page story featured in the extra-sized Amazing Spider-Man #573! Acclaimed writer Mark Waid and fan favorite artist Patrick Olliffe present Stephen Colbert, a candidate for the US Presidency in the Marvel Universe, teaming up with Marvel’s most iconic crime fighter. What could bring these two together? And what will it mean for both their futures? This issue also features a special Colbert variant by Marvel EiC and industry superstar Joe Quesada! Plus, don’t miss the stunning conclusion to the sold out “New Ways To Die” from the dream team of Dan Slott & John Romita Jr!
Retailers, please check the Marvel Mailer for special Amazing Spider-Man #573 ordering incentives. For the past few months, fans have been able to follow Stephen Colbert's campaign in the Marvel Universe at http://blog.indecision2008.com/tag/marvel/, and excitement is building. Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on this landmark issue.
Don’t miss out on Stephen Colbert’s first full Marvel Universe appearance—in continuity!—and the team up that’ll have everyone buzzing! It’s the extra-sized Amazing Spider-Man #573—and no comic book fan can afford to miss it!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #573 (AUG082317)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #573 ZOMBIE VARIANT (AUG082318)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #573 COLBERT VARIANT (JUL088167)
Written by DAN SLOTT & MARK WAID
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. & PATRICK OLLIFFE
50/50 Variant by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Zombie Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Colbert Variant by JOE QUESADA
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—9/25/08, On-Sale—10/15/08
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