Kidrobot - Dunny Series 2009 Checklist and Ratios

It’s Official! Dunny Series 2009 will be hitting store shelves in just over 4 weeks! Best of all, we’ll be getting Dunny versions of Devilrobot’s To-Fu Head Son and Mori Chack’s Gloomy Bear, plus a bunch of wild figures equipped with the necessary accessories to wreak havoc on your collection.


Be sure to keep an eye out for 2 chases that slipped into the line-up, plus Golden Tickets redeemable for an elusive 3 inch Dunny by the NYC-based artist, Pon. One of the two unidentified chases was also designed by Pon, which is music to The Blot's ears since I’m a huge fan of his work. These are sure to be two Dunny designs you will not want to miss!

(click on the photo above for a more detailed look)

There will also be some awesome Dunny Series 2009 Trading & Pre-Release Parties on September 9th at all four Kidrobot stores and select retailers worldwide, including Houston’s own Domy Books! Celebrate the release of the series, meet fellow collectors, get your trade on and win awesome prizes! Dunny Series 2009 officially drops on September 10 and blind boxes will retail for $7.95 each.

Artists in this 3" series include Amanda Visell, Andrew Bell, Amy Ruppel, Brandt Peters, Dalek, Devilrobots, Gary Taxali, Mori Chack, Huck Gee, Jeremyville, Kozik, Kronk, Luke Chueh, Mad, Pon, MR. Shane Jessup, Shawnimal, SupaKitch, Travis Cain, and Thomas Han.

Sherlock Holmes Character Movie Posters

For the most part, The Blot is really excited to see Guy Ritchie’s take on Britain’s legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Since I love Ritchie’s films and adore Robert Downey, Jr., you’re probably wondering why am I not 100% sold on what may turn out to be the 2009 holiday season’s biggest film? I chalk it up to the "Law of Law."


What is the Law of Law? Well I’m glad you asked. The Law of Law states quite clearly that any film starring Jude Law must be and will be a flop. I used to think Jude Law could act, and in the latter part of the 20th century you might have made a strong argument that the guy could act. But since the turn of the century that notion no longer holds true. For some reason every movie he touches self-implodes. Yes, some get made and others do “respectable” at the box office, but IMHO films starring Jude Law just never quite reach their potential.


It honestly baffles me that any producer and/or director would even put Jude Law in their movies anymore. Seriously, when was the last time the guy made anything good!?! It’s the kiss of death just casting him in your film. And so, even with the greatness that is the teaming of Ritchie, Downey, Jr., and Rachel McAdams, I fear Sherlock Holmes is doomed at the box office. I hope that’s not the case, in fact I want to like Sherlock Holmes. But even The Blot is not powerful enough to fight off the Law of Law.


If you don’t believe me, just take a look at these new one sheet Sherlock Holmes character movie posters. Yes they’re nice to look at, but do they really bring anything to the table? If you think about it, they’re kind of like Jude Law in that way…the Law of Law strikes again!


Sherlock Holmes premieres in theaters on Christmas Day (December 25, 2009).

Mez-Itz Series 2 - Freddy Krueger & Jason Voorhees Vinyl Figures

Even though we received visual proof at San Diego Comic Con 2009 that Mezco Toyz would be continuing its popular line of 6” Mez-Itz vinyl figures, it is nice to finally receive an official announcement! Mez-Itz Series 2 will feature two iconic characters of modern horror: A Nightmare On Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger and Friday The 13th’s Jason Voorhees.


Freddy comes complete with a removable hat and glove, while Jason comes with his trusty machete. Both figures stand six inches tall and feature five points of articulation, including a ball jointed head.


The Blot is not sure where these figures will be available and if they can be purchased separately, but you can pre-order both figures as a set directly from Mezco Toyz for $24 at its online store. The Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees set is expected to ship sometime in late October/early November.