Toys, collectibles, and media news for fanboys and fangirls!
CON WATCH
DFW TREKFEST May 6, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie, TX (ST 2,3,&4!)
A PIECE OF THE ACTION'S SWAP MEET Cancelled!
AutographsINK.net Collector Show May 29-31, Arlington, TX (Guests: Bob Lilly, Ian Kinsler)
TWICON 2009, July 30 - Aug 2, Dallas, TX (Twilight guests: Christian Serratos, Billy Burke)
GALACTICA 4.5 HEADED TO FRAKKIN DVD
The final episodes of Galactica are coming to DVD on July 28, as is a boxed set of the entire frakkin'series. To pre-order your set from Amazon, click HERE.
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BSG BOOMER / ATHENA AND LEOBEN / STARBUCK 2-PACKS COMING
The ever-popular Galactica figure line continues, as Diamond Select will release a very cool Boomer/Athena 2-pack in October, and a Leoben/Starbuck 2-pack in July. To order the Boomer/Athena 2-pack, CLICK HERE. To order the Leoben/Starbuck 2-pack, CLICK HERE.
TURTLES ANNIVERSARY BRINGS UPATED 3-D VIDEO GAME
The 25th anniversary of the creation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is getting everyone all nostalgic. Now comes word via THIS ARTICLE on IGN that the 90's arcade fave Turtles IV: Turtles in Time has been redone with new 3-D graphics and could be released on XBox Live later this year. Radical.
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UPPER DECK PHILADEPHIA OFFERS A MIX OF NEW AND OLD
The good folks at Upper Deck have provided a first look at the new Philadelphia football card set due July 8. Based on the 1964 set by the Philadelphia Gum Co., the set features a 200 card regular set, as well as cards featuring Barack Obama, Woodstock, Vietnam, the election years, and NFL stars in action. The set also features black and white R311 cards (including signed ones like the Favre card pictured). There will be one autograph card, two "Philadelphia Fabrics" memorabilia cards, and one B&W oversized cards per box. Original 1935 National Chicle and 60's Philadelphia card buybacks will be inserted.
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GENTLE GIANT OFFERS NEW ITEMS FOR PREORDER
Gentile Giant is now offering a number of items for preorder, including a Star Wars chess set, a Darth Talon mini bust, the Boba Fett statue shown above, a 4-LOM mini bust, Rebel and Imperial insignia rings, and mini busts for the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.
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HOT WHEELS OFFERS BATMOBILES
HotWheelsShop.com is now offering their 1:18 scale models of the 1966 TV Batmobile and the new Tumbler Batmobile. These big cars sell for $29.99 each. The '66 Batmobile can be found HERE and the Tumbler can be found HERE. HotWheelsCollectors.com will also be offering a number of limited editions through the shop, including a new recasting of the groovy 1972 Rocket-Bye-Baby.
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GI JOE: RESOLUTE EPISODES ONLINE NOW
AdultSwim.com has started posting individual five minute episodes of GI Joe: Resolute, a very cool anime-like feature. New episodes will post each weekday, and the full sixty minute feature will play on The Cartoon Network on April 25 at midnight ET (check local listings). This isn't the '80's toon: it's better. It's action packed, violent, and MAJOR CHARACTERS DIE. It looks better than the live action movie.
WIZARD TO TAKE OVER BIG APPLE CON?
Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard, has acquired the Big Apple Con, New York's biggest comic con. Word is a big con is planned for the fall, but don't be surprised if it's rebranded Wizard World NY at some point.
TREK MOVIE CARDS OFFER IMPRESSIVE AUTOS, RELICS
Rittenhouse will release trading cards from the new Star Trek film on May 8, to coincide with the movie's release. Pack busters can find some great autographs that will be randomly inserted, including Chris Pine (Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Karl Urban (Bones and Eomer from Lord of the Rings), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Eric Bana (Nero), John Cho (Sulu), Simon Pegg (Scotty), writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, and director J.J. Abrams. Costume "relic" cards will include Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Sulu, Chekov, and Bones. Each wax box will include two "hits" of either autographs or relics. If you're a card dealer offering a special on these, let us know!
DFW TREKFEST MAY 6 WILL GIVE TREKKERS THEIR FIX
Grand Prairie's Uptown Theater, a restored vintage movie theater on Main St., will host a Star Trek movie marathon on Wednesday, May 6, just days before the new Trek movie hits. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home will be screened in digital format on the big screen. The Uptown features stadium seating and even sofa-like "love seats" for families and couples. Tickets are $15, or $10 if you bring a can of food for the local food pantry. For more details, CLICK HERE.
CRYSTAL SKELETON FIGURES DELAYED
Hasbro has sent out a postcard to folks who sent away for the free Indiana Jones Crystal Skeleton figure announcing that they have received more requests than they expected for the figure. A second production run is currently underway and figures will not be sent until June 10, 2009. Hasbro is offering to refund any order to anyone who doesn't want to wait for the figure. To cancel, call Hasbro customer service at (800) 327-8264. You must cancel your order by May 15 to get a refund.
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TOPPS 2009 ALLEN & GINTER FIRST LOOK
Topps' 2009 Allen & Ginter baseball, which arrives June 29, will again provide a unique collecting experience, including 230 ball players, 30 rookies, 25 historic figures, 15 world champions, and such unique characters as Van Gogh, Bigfoot, and Billy the Marlin in a 350 card set, as well as the famous mini cards. A number of players and athletes like Michael Phelps will sign cards. DNA relic cards of historical figures like Napoleon will also be inserted. A 24 pack hobby box will include three "hits," including autographs, cut signatures, rip cards (one of which is featured above), relics and printing plates.
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE TRAILER
The long-awaited movie from acclaimed director Spike Jonze now has a trailer, and can be seen at THIS LINK. Word was Warner Bros. thought the film was initially too dark, and ordered reshoots. There's no word on how much the film has changed, but the trailer looks dark and fun, just like the book. I can't wait for October!
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NEW McFARLANE HALO FIGURES IN JULY
Sgt. Johnson and a slew of new characters both good and bad are due to hit stores in July. Click the pic above for more info!
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JOSH HAMILTON MCFARLANE FIG DUE IN JUNE
McFarlane Toys has announced their next wave of baseball figures, Series 25, will hit stores in June, and will include 2008 Home Run Derby hero Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers. Also included in the wave will be Joba Chamberlain, Mark Teixeira, Russell Martin, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Jose Reyes.
AMAZON RUNNING BIG BLU-RAY DVD SALE
Amazon.com is marking down over 300 Blu-Ray DVDs as low as $13.99 until March 23 only! You can get hits like Indiana Jones 4 for $16.99! To go directly to the sale, CLICK HERE!
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STAR WARS WEEKENDS EXCLUSIVE FIGURE SET
StarWars.com has announced several new products available at Disney parks this summer. For Star Wars Weekends at Disney Studios in May, you will be able to find this exclusive Jedi Academy set at the Star Tours store. It features Darth Vader, a random Jedi master, and three padawans. It will sell for $40.
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NEW STAR WARS DISNEY FIGURES
Visitors to the Disney parks have been able to find very cool figures of Disney favorites dressed as Star Wars characters for sale. A third and final series of figures (shown above) will be available in June. If you can't make it to a park, you can often find them on eBay.
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NEW GRIFFEY MARINER CARDS FROM UPPER DECK
Upper Deck is producing two special cards to celebrate Ken Griffey Jr.’s return to Seattle in 2009. The first will show Junior at the press conference announcing his signing and will pack out as a short-printed insert card in 2009 Upper Deck’s MLB Piece of History release, which hits store shelves in early April. The second is a caricature card of Griffey, which will be available at select hobby shops as a gift with purchase before Opening Day (April 6).
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NEW STAR TREK MOVIE FIGURES!
Here are the very cool 3 3/4 inch figures coming out from J.J. Abrams' new Trek film. There is even an Enterprise Bridge playset coming! For more info or to order this set, CLICK HERE.
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EXCLUSIVE EE SUPERMAN/BRAINIAC TWO PACK
Entertainment Earth is offering the very cool DC Universe two pack shown above with an exclusive Brainiac and a new head mold for Superman. To order, CLICK HERE!
NECA ANNOUNCES NEW GEARS OF WAR FIGURES
NECA announced at Toy Fair that Gears of War Series 4 and 5 figures will be released this year. Among the figures announced are Col. Hoffman, a Ticker with action feature, two different Locust Grenadiers, Boomer, and several more characters to be announced.
COOL TOY REVIEW AT TOY FAIR 2009!
CoolToyReview.com is providing some great coverage as they report on-site from Toy Fair.
Click HERE to find out what Hasbro, McFarlane, NECA, Mattell, and the rest are up to!
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McFARLANE NEWS, INCLUDING HALO WARS
Does the art look familiar? It's a preview of Todd McFarlane's new comic HAUNT, which is not intended to look like Spidey or Venom in any way. Seriously. Also, Spawn.com now has a mini-site dedicated to the video game and toys for HALO WARS. Check it out HERE.
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DESTRO, BARONESS GET MUGGED
The newest G.I. Joe Mighty Muggs are coming soon: Destro and the Baroness! To get a hold of these, order them now from Entertainment Earth by clicking HERE.
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BIGFOOT, NESSIE, MOTHMAN & CO.
Entertainment Earth is offering a very cool Cryptozoological Set, which includes Bigfoot, Nessie, Mothman, Jersey Devil, and the Chupacabra figures, all in 4 inch scale. Have Bigfoot attack G.I. Joe or have your Jedis do battle with the Mothman! Click HERE to order!
NEW TOY GUIDES ADDED
We're adding some new guides to the site. We've uploaded guides to vintage Star Wars figures and other lines. We've included links to buying some of those items on assorted sites.
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ROCKETEER MINI BUST COMING SOON!
Due out in February, this 7 inch bust based on the Disney movie "The Rocketeer" is limited to only 1000 pieces and is a sure sell out. Click the banner above to order yours now!
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G.I.JOE RESOLUTE MINISERIES & TOY LINE
Here is a pic of the new Cobra BATS figure that will be part of the new GI Joe Resolute line coming out in 2009. Resolute will be a cartoon mini series available online (with PG-13 content) with a comic and toy line supporting it. The cartoons have an anime feel to them but still remind viewers of the original cartoon. Bootleg videos of clips are available on YouTube. Thanks to HissTank.com for the image!
BE THE MAN IN THE HAT
If you've ever wanted a fedora like Indiana Jones, but didn't want to pay outrageous prices. Entertainment Earth has the hat for you! It's called the Adventurer Hat and it is made of ultra-suede. It's only $16.50 and to order it, CLICK HERE!
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NEW JORDAN AUTOS IN UPPER DECK '09 NBA PREMIER
Beckett.com has announced that three one-of-a-kind autographed Michael Jordan cards (one of which is shown here) will be randomly inserted in packs of Upper Deck '09 NBA Premier. A release date has not been announced, but it should be around April of 2009.
BATMAN COSBABY MINI FIGURES COMING
Hot Toys is releasing a set of Batman themed Cosbabies next year, measuring about three inches tall each and representing all the major characters. Included in the set are Blue Batman, Black Batman, Robin, Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman, Batgirl, and a mystery character. For more info on the set or to pre-order, CLICK HERE.
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McFARLANE NEWS
McFarlane Toys has announced that a new Marion Barber Sports Picks figure in Thanksgiving Game uniform will be available in January at select Target stores. They also announced that their new line of Baseball Cooperstown figures is coming out this March, and will include Nolan Ryan with bloody lip, Lou Gehrig from his farewell speech, and a pitching Babe Ruth in both Yankees and Red Sox uniforms. Three of the Yankee Ruths will sport a blue cap instead of a white cap, making them one of the rarest variations ever. The three "chase figure" Ruths will be inserted in cases and set off a hunt not seen since Wonka's Gold Tickets. To pre-order a case now, CLICK HERE.
GENTLE GIANT'S NEW AT-AT DRIVER MINI BUST
GG is at it again, this time with a very cool AT-AT Driver mini-bust. It is due out in March 2009 and you can pre-order it by CLICKING HERE.
LANDO APPROVED THIS MESSAGE
FunnyOrDie.com has posted a great election spoof video with Billy Dee Williams as Lando, running against the Emperor. To see it, CLICK HERE!
BRUCE CAMPBELL Q&A VIDEO FROM SW FAN DAYS
Scotoma Events' Movie Geek Feed has posted the first of several videos and audio recordings of Bruce Campbell's Q&A from Star Wars Fan Days in Plano. MGF will also post video from the other Q&As that weekend, including the Clone Wars panel, Sansweet, Robert Watts, and several others, so keep checking them out HERE.
THE ACKBAR AND SHADOW TROOPER MIGHTY MUGGS ARE OUT!
Mighty Muggs fans will want to know that Entertainment Earth has the new Admiral Ackbar and Shadow Trooper Muggs in stock. To pick up these cool little guys, CLICK HERE.
MUTT CYCLE A RARE ONE, AND IS THIS THE END OF INDY?
Indiana Jones collectors should keep an eye out for not only the rare Temple of Doom figures and the Last Crusade's Vogel, but the new deluxe Mutt Williams on Motorcycle, which is very hard to find. You may want to buy Indy stuff while you can, because Hasbro looks to be ready to pull the plug on the line. Low sales can be attributed to Hasbro really mishandling the line (as Indy collectors can attest) and it appears the only thing that could save the line is a big boost in sales with the DVD release and Christmas.
EXCLUSIVE COWBOYS ROOKIES IN TOPPS FOOTBALL SET
Topps is now selling complete 2008 football sets online, as well as four exclusive "team" editions. These editions, of the Cowboys, Packers, Patriots, and Giants, include the regular Topps football set in a box featuring the colors and photos of the team, and five of the team's 2008 rookies as special inserts only available in the set. Orlando Scandrick, Erik Walden, Danny Amendola, Mark Bradford, and Keon Lattimore are the five rookies in the Cowboy set. Each set is $44.95 and you can order it by clicking HERE.
SAVE 10% ON INDIANA JONES ITEMS AT HASBRO TOY SHOP
HasbroToyShop.com is running a discount offer on Indiana Jones toys. During checkout, use the code INDYJ8 and get 10% off all Indy items. This code is good until June 30, 2009, unless it is cancelled early.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CLONE WARS?
Now that you've seen a few episodes, what do you think of the new "Clone Wars" cartoon? Visit TexasFanWorks' forum and post your thoughts!
TRANSFORMERS MINIBOTS ARE BACK!
Remember the pocket-sized Transformers like Bumblebee from the 80's? Hasbro has brought them back, with new updated sculpts! The Transformers Universe Legends Wave 4 Set features Beachcomber (G1 version), Bumblebee (G1 non-VW version), Brawn (G1 version), and Starscream (New animated version), all in the 2-3 inch scale. Very cool. To order the set from Entertainment Earth, CLICK HERE!
GEARS OF WAR STATUES FROM SIDESHOW
Sideshow is offering new Gears of War statues for pre-order. Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago, and a Boomer statue will be made, in both bronze and platinum finishes. These ten inch high statues retail for $204.99, and if can't afford that all at once, you can make "Flexpay" payments! Click HERE to order!
NEW HOT WHEELS PINK VW WAGON EXCLUSIVE
HotWheelsCollectors.com has announced a new exclusive: the HWC Series Seven Neo-Classics Volkswagen Deluxe Station Wagon with a Spectraflame pink paint job and Redline wheels! The cost will be $14.99 each, and Redline Club members can order one beginning at 9:00 AM PT on Tuesday, October 14. Remaining quantities will be available to ALL HWC™ members on October 15.
TRANSFORMERS MIGHTY MUGGS ARE COMING!
9/30: Hasbro has announced the first-ever Transformers in the very cool Mighty Muggs style! Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Soundwave will be released in early 2009, and you can pre-order your set now by clicking HERE!
EXCLUSIVE HALO 3 FIGURE AT ENTERTAINMENT EARTH
9/30: Entertainment Earth has just received their exclusive pale yellow Halo 3 ODST Action Figure from McFarlane. EE is the only place to get this figure, and when it sells out, it's gone! It costs only $14.99 and you can order it by clicking HERE.
TONY ROMO SIGNS UPPER DECK AUTOGRAPH DEAL
9/30: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has signed an exclusive deal with Upper Deck to sign a multitude of items. According to Upper Deck Authenticated (who handles signings with guys like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods), they will sell his only official autographed items at the following prices: jerseys $749.99 each; NFL footballs for $549.99, helmets for $669.99; mini-helmets for $424.99; and photos for $399.99 (16X20) and $369.99 (8X10).
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EXCLUSIVE SALLAH & SHORT ROUND MIGHTY MUGGS
9/12: Entertainment Earth is offering two exclusive Mighty Muggs: Sallah and Short Round from the Indiana Jones movies! These awesome little things are due in November, and you can order yours by CLICKING HERE!
THE G.I. JOE VAMP IS BACK!
9/12: Back in the 80's there wasn't a cooler ride than Clutch's VAMP jeep from G.I. Joe. Hasbro is bringing the original VAMP and Clutch back, and while the jeep looks like the original mold with a few minor changes, Clutch is an all-new figure. It's due to hit shelves any day, and you can order it HERE.
DID YOU CATCH FRINGE?
9/12: I hope you caught the latest series from J.J. Abrams, which mixes Alias and the X-Files for a unique and entertaining new show. If you missed it, you can catch the full pilot episode online at FOX.com.
25th ANNIVERSARY OPTIMUS PRIME
9/12: Hasbro is releasing a new Optimus Prime to celebrate 25 years of Transformers. It is essentially a re-release of the original, with a few minor changes to the paint job and the smokestacks. The set includes a voicebox, a DVD, and a comic book. To order yours, CLICK HERE!
NEW ULTIMATE DARTH MAUL 19 INCH FIGURE!
9/5: Diamond Select is apparently behind a new Darth Maul figure, which is fully articulated with a cloak and even includes sounds from the movie. At 19 inches high, it is a towering piece. It comes out later this year and is $67.99. For more info or to order, CLICK HERE!
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SAVE YOUR HALO POINTS!
8/27: If you're buying any of McFarlane's Halo figures and toys, be sure to save the Halo points on the back! This winter, McFarlane will begin offering exclusive toys in exchange for points, including a Gold Metallic Master Chief figure (shown above), lithographs, weapons, and special edition armor! For more info, CLICK HERE!
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EXCLUSIVE! WE FOUND THE TERMINATOR T-600!
8/13: I can't believe no one else has mentioned this, but if you download the HD version of the Terminator 4 trailer, and pause it around the 34 second mark, you will see the T-600 as shown above! It helps to have a media player that allows you to go frame by frame, because the T-600 only appears for one frame. As you can see, it is chunkier than the T-800 and carries what appears to be a gatling gun. Very cool.
HASBRO ANNOUNCES JODO KAST FIGURE!
8/11: Hasbro's Legacy line of figures is bringing a number of movie and expanded universe characters to toy shelves, and this September, that includes Boba Fett's evil twin Jodo Kast! Also being released in the same wave will be a Dooku hologram, Kashyyyk Scout Trooper, The Force Unleashed Evo Trooper, and the Saleucami Clone Trooper. To see the Jodo Kast figure or to order from Entertainment Earth, CLICK HERE!
M.A.S.K. / G.I. JOE CROSSOVER!
8/9: Fans of the '80's toy line MASK (both of you) will be pleased to know that HASBRO is adding MASK's leader Matt Trakker to the next line of Joe figures! Listed as "Agent Matt Trakker," a Joe ally, the character will be included in a wave of figures including Zartan in original outfit, Flint in Cobra trooper disguise, and Scarlett in p
aratrooper outfit. To pre-order this very cool line, CLICK HERE!
ENTERTAINMENT EARTH EXCLUSIVE HEROES FIGURE!
7/14: This October, EE will offer a very cool exclusive "Phasing Claude" action figure from Mezco's HEROES line. Claude, if you don't remember, is the Invisible Man who taught Peter Petrelli how to use his powers. This figure is half painted, half clear, and all cool. This variation is unlike the series 2 figure, which is fully painted. To order, CLICK HERE.
ROSE McGOWAN IS RED SONJA!
7/14: Robert Rodriquez is bringing back Red Sonja, and he's cast girlfriend Rose McGowan in the role. No word yet on a release date. Rose already proved herself in Grindhouse. I can't wait to see photos from this!
LOCKE SIGNS FOR KNIGHTS OF THE REALM!
5/30: Lost fans will want to know that Knights of the Realm just did a signing with Terry O'Quinn, Lost's own John Locke himself! Check them out to get this tough autograph!
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