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Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Beagles proudly introduces its three new products for the U.S. market, Shining Tears “Seena, Houmei & Maple.”
"Seena, Houmei & Maple" are the heroines from the PlayStation 2 game, "Shining Tears X Wind," developed by Nextech and Sega. “Shining Tears X Wind” presents us an adapted version of the Shining Wind's story, seen through Souma's perspective. It is directed by Hiroshi Watanabe and produced by Studio Deen the PlayStation 2 game, "Shining Tears."
The following three figures set to be released in August are:
- Seena is the leader of the Luminous Knights (an independent mercenary group) and one of the heroines from Shining Tears X Wind. The crystal doll eyes "Seena" is an 8" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduced in her mercenary costume. SRP: $120.00.
- Houmei is the Priestess of Seiran's Tower of Rain Water and one of the heroines from Shining Tears X Wind. The crystal doll eyes "Houmei" is an 8" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduced in her removable kimono.
SRP: $120.00.
- Maple is one of the heroines from Shining Tears X Wind. The crystal doll eyes "Maple" is a 13" tall PVC figure fully painted and comes in a window box. She is being introduced in her fairy costume with translucent and transparent feathers. SRP: $240.00.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Shining Tears “1/8 Scale Seena, 1/8 Scale Houmei & 1/1 Maple” PVC Figures
Secret Invasion & Tie-Ins Return With New Printings!
The comic book event of year continues as fans, retailers and critics agree—Secret Invasion is a smash hit! Due to overwhelming demand, leading to quick sell outs at Diamond, Marvel is pleased to announce they’ll be going back to press with new printings of Secret Invasion #1, Secret Invasion #2, New Avengers #40 and Mighty Avengers #12! Each of these new printings, which continue the quick sell outs for all Secret Invasion tie-in issues, are written by event architect Brian Michael Bendis and reveal just how deep the Skrulls plans go!
Secret Invasion #1 Third Printing Variant features a black & white version cover of artist Leinil Yu’s stunning cover to the issue.
Secret Invasion #2 Second Printing Variant features the art of interior artist Leinil Yu on the cover, highlighting a terrifying new development in the Skrull invasion!
New Avengers #40 Second Printing Variant features the art of interior artist Jim Cheung on the cover, revealing just how the Skrulls prepared for their overwhelming invasion of Earth!
Mighty Avengers #13 Second Printing Variant features a top secret cover, with such massive implications for the Marvel Universe that w can’t show you any of the art! Nick Fury’s new team, the Secret Warriors, are assembled in this issue and you can’t miss out on the origin of the team that will shake the Marvel Universe to its core!
Now that the Invasion is underway and the world’s greatest heroes face impossible odds, have the Skrulls already won? Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and all tie-ins, as they continue to sell out quickly at Diamond. The Skrulls are here…and who do you trust?
Please note that Secret Invasion #1, Secret Invasion #2, New Avengers #40 and Mighty Avengers #13 may still be available at the retail level.
SECRET INVASION #1 (of 8) THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (FEB088167)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08
SECRET INVASION #2 (of 8) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088025)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08
NEW AVENGERS #40 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088024)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by JIM CHEUNG
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08
MIGHTY AVENGERS #13 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088054)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by ALEX MALEEV
Cover by TOP SECRET
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Hulk’s Most Incredible Collections!
The Hulk is back on the big screen this June and if you’re looking for some of the best Hulk stories to smash through before the big film, then the Eagle Award-winning Marvel.Com is just what you need! Head over to http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.3539 and find out just why the Hulk has captured the imagination of fans for decades! Have you experienced the all-out action of World War Hulk? Do you know what would happen if Hulk battled the Marvel Universe? And have you experienced the Hulk’s early, acclaimed stories, featured in the Incredible Hulk Omnibus?
Learn why these and more are must reads as you count down the days to the release of The Incredible Hulk, in theatres Friday, June 13th, and stay tuned to Marvel.Com for all the latest Hulk news!
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“THE ROBERTS” CONTINUES THE TALE OF TWO OF AMERICA’S MOST NOTORIOUS SERIAL MURDERERS!
The Boston Strangler and Zodiac Killer are alive and well, living in a retirement community among the old and dying.
For decades, the identities of the Boston Strangler and the Zodiac Killer have been shrouded in mystery. But this August, Image Comics/Shadowline reveals not only the identities of these two prolific killers, but also how they’re spending their golden years of life. THE ROBERTS hits store shelves courtesy of artist Erik Rose and writer Wayne Chinsang.
"I admit, I've always had a morbid fascination with serial murderers," said writer Wayne Chinsang, also known to the world by his real name, Justin Shady. “When Denis Rader (BTK) finally got caught in 2005 I remember thinking, ‘What if this guy had never been caught? What would he be like as an eighty-year-old man? Or as a grandfather? How long could someone like him go on living a lie, trying to blend in when he so clearly doesn’t?’ Those thoughts were the start of THE ROBERTS.”
But instead of BTK, Chinsang chose two murderers who many believe were never caught: the Boston Strangler and the Zodiac Killer. In THE ROBERTS, the killers find themselves immersed in a world of bingo tournaments and social tea hours as they trade "war stories" about what they refer to as the “Golden Age” of mass murder. But camaraderie can also have a dark side as both men still crave the one thing they feel they’ve missed out on: infamy.
THE ROBERTS #1, a two-issue, 48-page, black-and-white mini-series for $5.99, will be in stores August 6th.
Marvel Select All-Stars Return!
With new Marvel Select figures like Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Incredible Hulk beginning to hit stores this summer, DST is excited to announce a new special release featuring Marvel Select all-stars in the upcoming Best of Marvel Select #3 cases! In addition to marking the return of three sold-out action figures, this special assortment will also include two new releases only available in this set!
Each case is slated to include three previously sold-out figures – the massive nine-inch Ultimate Hulk, Ultimate Iron Man with his armor-assembling tech base and the pinball machine destroying Punisher! Each case will also include a three-pack of Secret Invasion's shapeshifting Skrulls and the new Omega Flight Arachne!
Standing between seven and ten inches, these Marvel Select figures were sculpted by Toy Biz and feature multiple points of articulation along with special accessories and display bases from Marvel’s rich comic history. This all-star Best of Marvel Select #3 assortment will be available in comic book and specialty stores this fall, so keep checking www.diamondselecttoys.com for the latest news and images!
Hulk Minimates SMASH!
The next wave of Marvel Movie Minimates is finally ready for its moment in the spotlight! Based on the upcoming Incredible Hulk film, this series was first announced at this year’s American International Toy Fair and can now be shown for the first time!
Featuring the Incredible Hulk, Bruce Banner, Betty Ross, Abomination, Emil Blonsky, Battle-Damaged Hulk and the limited General Ross, this assortment includes all the heavy hitting heroes, vile villains and supporting players from this summer’s record-smashing Incredible Hulk. Each two-inch Minimate features fourteen points of articulation as well as removable and interchangeable parts to create your own Hulk adventures and displays.
Due out this fall, keep checking www.diamondselecttoys.com for more news, updates and exclusive images!
Invincible Iron Man & Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas Soar To New Printings!
Marvel is pleased to announce that both Invincible Iron Man #1 and Iron Viva Las Vegas #1, featuring the star of the #1 movie for two weeks, have sold out at Diamond and will return with new printings! Invincible Iron Man #1 Second Printing features two variant covers, one featuring the first armor from the hit film, as painted by Ryan Meinerberg, and the second featuring a new version of the standard cover by Salvador Larroca (which will be revealed later this week)! Meanwhile, Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas #1 Second Printing Variant, from Iron Man director Jon Favreau, sports a new cover featuring the stunning interior art of Adi Granov!
“We’re happy to see that fans, new and old, were able to discover both the new Iron Man series we launched along side the hit movie,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation. “With these new printings and lots of new Iron Man collections in stores, there’s never been a better time to be an Iron Man fan!”
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Invincible Iron Man and Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas, as the hero continues to generate buzz all over the world!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING LARROCA VARIANT (MAR088276)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING MOVIE VARIANT (MAR088277)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & 50/50 Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Variant Cover by RYAN MEINERDING
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—05/22/08, On-Sale—06/11/08
IRON MAN: VIVA LAS VEGAS #1 (of 4) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088022)
Written by JON FAVREAU
Pencils & Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—05/22/08, On-Sale—06/11/08
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #2 (APR082272)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Variant Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—05/15/08, On-Sale—06/04/08
IRON MAN: VIVA LAS VEGAS #2 (of 4) (APR082275)
Written by JON FAVREAU
Pencils & Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—05/15/08, On-Sale—06/04/08
New Gods Action Figures Review
DC Direct’s New Gods figures, based on Jack Kirby’s art, came out the beginning of May.
The assortment includes Mister Miracle, Lightray, Orion, and Darkseid.
MISTER MIRACLE
SCULPT: This is my personal favorite. The sculpt really looks like Kirby’s art. The ridges in the body help add shade & truly give the figure life. The flowing of the cape is a great touch.
PAINT: There is no paint rub or bleed. It does seem like DC Direct did have an issue with yellow paint. There are some point where you can see the color underneath the yellow.
ARTICULATION: Like all the figures in this series, Mister Miracle has 11 points of articulation. What’s also nice is the cape is made of a very flexible plastic, so it doesn’t hinder the movement.
SCALE: Mister Miracle stands at 6 ¾”.
ACCESSORIES: Mister Miracle comes with a stand which I personally think is cool. It kind of looks like a boom tube, complete with Kirby dots.
He also comes with a Mother Box, like all the figures in this line. What bugs me about this is none of the figures can hold the Mother Box, so what is the point?
LIGHTRAY
SCULPT: Again, another great sculpt, though there’s something about the nose that bugs me.
PAINT: There’s some paint bleed around the shorts, but other than that, no other issues. I love the fact DCD used a pearl white paint instead of regular white. It really makes Lightray pop.
ARTICULATION: Like all the figures in this series, Lightray has 11 points of articulation.
SCALE: Lightray stands at 6 ¾”.
ACCESSORIES: Lightray comes with a stand & Mother Box.
ORION
SCULPT: Again, another great sculpt. Not a big fan of the open mouth. I would have had him angry or moody.
PAINT: Again, there’s some paint bleed around the shorts, but other than that, no other issues. Especially no bleed around the helmet.
ARTICULATION: Like all the figures in this series, Orion has 11 points of articulation.
SCALE: Orion stands at 7”.
ACCESSORIES: Lightray comes with a stand & Mother Box. He also comes with a monster head. It looks a too large on his body
DARKSEID
SCULPT: After the horrible Michael Turner version of him, we finally get a great version of Darkseid. The sculpt is just great
PAINT: There is a major issue with the paint job on Darkseid. While is head is a grey, rock-like paint, for some reason the arms & legs are purple. I don’t know if it’s mine or if they were all like this, but this really is disappointing.
ARTICULATION: Like all the figures in this series, Darkseid has 11 points of articulation. His skirt is felxible, so it doesn't hinder the legs from bending.
SCALE: Darkseid stands at 7 ½”
ACCESSORIES: Darkseid comes with a stand & Mother Box. He also comes with some type of torture glove. Really cool.
OVERALL: This is a great series and a must for any Kirby or New God fan. DCD is planning a second series with Big Barda, Mentron, Kalibak, and Superman? WHY!! But I’ll still pick that up as well.
