DC Universe Mini-Mez-Itz Series 2 2-Packs

Solicitations for Mezco Toyz’ DC Universe Mini-Mez-Itz Series 2 hit the internet this past weekend, and the line-up was surprisingly different from the one we saw at Toy Fair 2011. Instead of the Batman Beyond villain Blight, Terry McGinnis will be packaged with Cyborg. While the pairing itself doesn’t make sense (Beast Boy anyone?), I am really glad to see Cyborg included in the toy line. Plus, I think this gives the Batman Beyond 2-pack a little more appeal to the casual collector.

DC Universe Mini-Mez-Itz Series 2 is made up of three 2-packs, The Flash and Captain Cold, Batman Beyond and Cyborg, and Doctor Fate and The Demon. It’s refreshing to get an early wave of figures made up almost entirely of B and C-list characters, The Blot just hopes they sell!!!

Mezco’s DC Universe Mini-Mez-Itz vinyl figures stand 2 inches tall, feature five points of articulation and will be packaged in 2-packs together on a blister card. While DC Universe Mini-Mez-Itz Series 2 is not scheduled to ship until October 2011, you can pre-order each 2-pack for $10.99 here or all three 2-packs of Wave 2 for $29.99 from Entertainment Earth here.

The Muppets Disney Vinylmation Series 2

Now this is the Disney Vinylmation series The Blot’s been waiting for! After months of teasing a second release, Disney finally unveiled the line-up of The Muppets Vinylmation Series 2. Best of all, it includes all five original members of The Electric Mayhem and the Pigs In Space crew! The Electric Mayhem was my favorite band as a little kid, and I love seeing Dr. Teeth, Janice, Floyd, Zoot and Animal make their Vinylmation debut.

The Muppets Disney Vinylmation Series 2 features eleven 3 inch blind box vinyl figures and four 9 inch window box figures. The 3” figures include Pepe the Prawn, Scooter, Dr. Teeth, Janice, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy, Dr. Strangepork, Penguin & Lew Zealand. Yes, you read that right...Disney even included the boomerang fish throwing Muppet Lew Zealand in Series 2. All we need now are Beauregard and Crazy Harry in Series 3 and The Blot will be in Muppet heavan!

The Muppets Disney Vinylmation Series 2 9” figures include Kermit with 3-D glasses, Animal with a drum stick, Gonzo with a 3” Camilla the chicken figure, and Sam the Eagle. All four of these figures look great, but The Blot especially loves the Gonzo/Camilla 2-pack. I’m definitely going to have try and hunt that set down. Hopefully there will be a Series 3 so we can get 3” versions of Animal and Gonzo.

The Muppets Vinylmation Series 2 went on sale April 15th at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, but there’s been no word on whether this series will be available online or at Disney Stores across the US. The 9” figures have not been released yet, but they should be hitting store shelves sometime soon.

Loyal K.N.G. x Sneaks Up 5 “Throw Your Sneaks Up” T-Shirt

Sneaks Up 5, the preeminent sneaker event in the state of Texas, took place yesterday in San Antonio. Sneaks Up showcases the finest sneaker collections in the country plus the best street culture vendors in Texas. Loyal K.N.G. was there and even teamed up with the Sneaks Up crew to produce an exclusive “Throw Your Sneaks Up” t-shirt featuring some very recognizable characters (Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine). Is this a design right up The Blot’s alley or what? Superheroes and sneakers, what a great collaboration!

The Sneaks Up 5 x Loyal K.N.G. “Throw Your Sneaks Up” t-shirt was released exclusively at Sneaks Up 5 on Sunday, April 17th, in San Antonio for $30. This tee had a limited edition run size of just 50 shirts, and may already be sold out! But any remaining stock will go on sale sometime soon at the Loyal K.N.G. online store. So keep your eyes peeled and grab one if you can!