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Monogram International’s Harry Potter Exclusives Cast a Spell on SDCC

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San Diego Comic-Con International is about 2 months away, and Monogram International is starting the party now!

The collectible company has revealed two sets of Harry Potter themed exclusives they will have at the show.

The first is the Hedwig Mug Set. Limited to 500 pieces, this includes a ceramic mug in the sculpt of Potter’s beloved owl. You also get a gold Hogwarts Crest.  The set will cost $20.00

Second is the Harry Potter Pin Set.  Also limited to 500 pieces, this set gives you pins of the crests of the four houses of Hogwarts — Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Plus you get an exclusive Hogwarts crest in gold.  This pin set will cost $25 and be available at booth #3465

Stay tuned as more SDCC exclusive announcements are coming!

 

May 20, 2016 Posted by | Books, Conventions, Movies, News | , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Monogram International’s Harry Potter Exclusives Cast a Spell on SDCC

Pre-Order Alert: Sideshow Collectibles Exclusive First Order Stormtrooper Premium Format Statue

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Attention troop builders and first order fans, Sideshow Collectibles has just put up for pre-order their Premium Format First Order Stormtrooper statue

This screen accurate collectible features the sleekly designed armor and helmet of the most feared fighting force in the Galaxy and also wields his blaster rifle. Plus there is a Sideshow Exclusive version that comes equipped with an SE-44C Blaster Pistol and thigh holster display option.

So hurry and get your order in now at Sideshow.

May 19, 2016 Posted by | Movies, News, Star Wars | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Pre-Order Alert: Sideshow Collectibles Exclusive First Order Stormtrooper Premium Format Statue

Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys EXCLUSIVE Iron Man Mark VII – Stealth Edition

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Years ago at San Diego Comic-Con Hot Toys showed the Iron Man — Stealth Armor.  Years passed with no word on if this armor was continued or cancelled.  Hot Toys delved into their House Party Protocol of armors but still no word on the more comic-based blue and black Stealth armor.  Until now.  Now it’s a MOVIE PROMO EDITION collectible figure, only be available exclusively in selected markets during upcoming promotion events period in different countries… but you can order it now at Sideshow Collectibles!

The Mark VII (Stealth Mode Version) Collectible Figure is highly detailed featuring multiple layers and various shades of metallic and matte black color with digital camouflage design, translucent black chest armor and articulated flaps on back of legs, Stark Industries decals at various parts of the armor, LED light-up functions, interchangeable armor parts, and a specially designed dynamic figure stand.

This stylish stealth mode version Mark VII collectible figure will be a great addition to your Iron Man collection!

The 1/6th scale Mark VII (Stealth Mode Version) Collectible Figure features:

  • –        Authentic and detailed likeness of Mark VII in stealth mode
  • –        Specially applied multiple layers and shades of metallic and matte black-colored painting with digital camouflage design on armor
  • –        Translucent black removable chest armor and articulated flaps on back of legs
  • –        Approximately 30 cm tall
  • –        Over 30 points of articulations
  • –        LED-lighted eyes and circle-shaped Arc Reactor on chest (white light, battery operated)
  • –        Stark Industries decals on various parts of the armor
  • –        One (1) pair of interchangeable forearm rockets
  • –        One (1) pair of interchangeable wrist guards for posing with repulsor firing palms
  • –        Three (3) pairs of interchangeable palms including:
  • –        One (1) pair with movable fingers and light-up repulsors (white light, battery operated)
  • –        One (1) pair of fists
  • –        One (1) pair of repulsor firing palms with light-up function (white light, battery operated)
  • –        Two (2) sets of interchangeable shoulder armors (normal & missile styles)
  • –        Articulations on waist armor which allow flexible movement
  • –        Fully deployable air flaps on the back of the armor

 

Accessory:

  • –              Specially designed dynamic figure stand with Mark VII nameplate and movie logo

The Avengers Movie Promo Series Iron Man sold out in ONE NIGHT, so don’t wait–don’t let the weekend pass without getting your order in today!  (And if it’s waitlisted, get on that waitslist–the sooner you sign up the better your chances!)

Good Luck!

March 27, 2015 Posted by | Comic Books, Movies, News | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys EXCLUSIVE Iron Man Mark VII – Stealth Edition

Rumor: Ant-Man Marvel Legends Figure to be Walgreens Exclusive?

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Could the next Walgreens exclusive Hasbro Marvel Legends figure be Ant-Man?  Read on for why this now seems likely.

Two bits of news came to us two days apart.  Taken separately they mean nothing, but put together a pattern seems to form.

First we received an inside tip from a HYDRA Agent at Walgreens.  The Agent sent a screenshot showing that the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron Marvel Legends figures, the ones with the Odin Build-A-Figure, are now in the Walgreens system.  More interesting, though, is that there were eight individual UPC codes as shown in the below image:

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This new wave of Marvel Legends is slated to have seven figures:  Iron Fist, Hawkeye, Captain Marvel, Thor, Sentry, Scarlet Witch, and Machine Man.  As these figures ship in cases of eight the standard case will have two of the in-demand classic Hawkeye figure.

I was confused as to what the eighth UPC could be, until Walgreens Toy Buyer Steven Anne tweeted:

 

As Ant-Man’s 2006 Comic was titled Irredeemable Ant-Man it is likely that Anne may be hinting at an exclusive of the figure tying into this summer’s upcoming film.

Rumors of an Ant-Man Marvel Legends figure have been swirling on social media recently, though there was no consensus on if there would be only one Ant-Man figure or an entire Ant-Man themed wave of Marvel Legends.  The rumors were consistent in that the figure(s) would be an exclusive, with some indicating Target as the retailer who would carry it.

While confirmation will likely come at next month’s Toy Fair International, it seems likely now that Ant-Man will be a Walgreens exclusive.

Walgreens is a new retailer to carry exclusive Hasbro collectible figures.  They started in 2014 with Agent Venom in the Marvel Legends line as well as a Boba Fett figure in the 6-inch Star Wars Black Series line.

Given that Anne’s tweet also mentions “electryfying” speculation has already begun that it may reference another Star Wars exclusive figure as well.  (Let the speculation begin–an electrified Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker from the end of Return of the Jedi?)

We will keep you updated for the information!

For news on Marvel Legends figures follow Marvelicious Toys on Facebook and Twitter, and watch for Toy Fair coverage on the video podcast at http://marvelicioustoys.com

For news on Star Wars figures follow Star Wars Action News on Facebook and Twitter.  We will also be covering Toy Fair news on our show at http://swactionnews.com

January 13, 2015 Posted by | Comic Books, Movies, News, Star Wars | , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Rumor: Ant-Man Marvel Legends Figure to be Walgreens Exclusive?

Pre-Order Alert: Entertainment Earth Exclusive Planet X Groot!

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Planet X Groot available exclusively through Entertainment Earth.

“I am Groot.” And now you can say “I own Groot… as a limited edition Planet X Groot Premium Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figure – an Entertainment Earth Exclusive! From the Guardians of the Galaxy film, one of Marvel’s biggest characters has been transformed into the popular Hikari format. Planet X Groot features an auburn and brown distressed color deco. At a colossal 11-inches tall, the Guardians of the Galaxy Planet X Groot Premium Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figure is a limited edition of only 1,000 pieces that comes individually numbered and packaged in a window box for easy display!

Pre-Order now at www.entertainmentearth.com!

December 12, 2014 Posted by | Comic Books, News | , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Pre-Order Alert: Entertainment Earth Exclusive Planet X Groot!

Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Stormtroopers

 

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Hot Toys has released the next two figures in its Star Wars Movie Masterpiece Series:  2 separate Stormtroopers!

First you can order the individual Stormtrooper which includes:

  • Authentic and detailed likeness of Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope   
  • Body with over 30 points of articulations
  • Approximately 30 cm tall
  • Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
  • –       One (1) pair of fists
  • –       One (1) pair of relaxed palms
  • –       One (1) pair of palms for holding weapons
  • –       One (1) gesturing left palm
  • –       Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

  • One (1) Stormtrooper armor
  • One (1) black under-suit
  • One (1) Stormtrooper belt with leather holster
  • One (1) pair of white boots

 

Weapons:

  • One (1) blaster rifle
  • One (1) blaster pistol

 

Accessory:

  • Specially designed figure stand with Stormtrooper nameplate and movie logo

 

Or you can order a pair of Stormtroopers.  The second one is shorter, 28cm instead of 30cm, plus a heavy blaster, a mouse droid, and a weapons rack!  (The weapons rack is the most exclusive piece as internationally the 2-pack may or may not include it)

You can order these now at SideshowCollectibles.com

 

 

 

 

 

October 29, 2014 Posted by | Movies, Star Wars | , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Stormtroopers

Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys Exclusive Star-Lord Figure

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“My name is Peter Quill.  There’s one other name you may know me by:  Star-Lord.”

No doubt, Guardians of the Galaxy has gone from Marvel’s riskiest film to date to being a sure-fire hit–the only question now is how big of a hit?  But with crowd-pleasing trailers featuring Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, Drax, and, yes, Star-Lord anticipation is high for this film.

And, of course, what would a new Marvel movie be without Hot Toys based on it?  902219-star-lord-004

Now the third of the Guardians is up for order–and there’s an exclusive edition!

Both versions of Star-Lord come with 5 pairs of gloved palms, 2 guns, a sling pack, a cassette player, and a realistic plasma orb.  But if you hurry and get the Exclusive Edition you also get handcuffs and the silver Orb we see Quill trying to steal in the trailer!

I’ve seen this figure in person at SDCC (photo above was taken by me).  The coat has amazing detail and tailoring.  The facial likeness is spot-on.  The accessories are intricite.  This is a great figure of what appears to be an amazing new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

So what are you waiting for?  Hurry and get your order in now, before you call Sideshow to order Star-Lord and they reply “Who???  He’s sold out.”

 

July 30, 2014 Posted by | Comic Books, Marvelicious Toys, Movies, News, Podcasts | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Pre-Order Alert: Hot Toys Exclusive Star-Lord Figure

Star Wars Exclusive Action Figure at…WALGREENS?

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If you follow Marvel Toy collecting then you know the community has been buzzing this week with Hasbro’s confirmation that the formerly-cancelled Agent Venom Marvel Legends figure will be released this August as an exclusive.  More shocking was where the exclusive would be sold–Walgreens, the ubiquitous corner drug-store chain.  This is the first time Walgreens has carried an exclusive Hasbro toy, but per our sources another may be coming very soon.

We received an e-mail with the included screenshot from a Walgreens system showing that there also is a Star Wars exclusive action figure coming to Walgreens.  The listing reads “STAR WARS BOBA FETT EXCLUSIVE DISP” and is listed as “ACTION FIGURES/ACCESSRY”.  The retail price shown is $19.99, which seems inexpensive for a Black Series 6-inch figure (given Walgreens inflated prices) but overpriced for a 3.75-inch figure.

Our source speculates it may be a repainted Boba Fett 6-inch, perhaps in the white McQuarrie colored armor, or perhaps with the Return of the Jedi markings.  (Hasbro’s Darryl DePriest has said the intent was to have last year’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive be the Boba Fett and the regular retail version have Return of the Jedi coloring).

The expected arrival date is listed as August 27, 2014–around the same time the Venom should be hitting the corner of happy & healthy.

We have reached out to our friends at Hasbro asking for confirmation.  More news as we get it!

And, as always, all news is considered rumor until confirmed by Hasbro.

What do you want the figure to be?  Let us know in the comments below!

June 24, 2014 Posted by | News, Podcasts, Star Wars, Star Wars Action News | , , , , , | 1 Comment