Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Johnny Cupcakes Athletic Collection

The Johnny Cupcakes Athletic Collection - Reversible Jersey, Duffle Bag, Water Bottle & Headband


If you know anything about Johnny Cupcakes then you’re probably aware of their love of the great American pastime…dodgeball! In honor of JC’s favorite intramural sport they’ve put together a collection of athletic items for anybody that isn’t afraid to get a little sweaty! The Johnny Cupcakes Athletic Collection includes a fun Reversible Jersey that features a black on grey design on one side and a grey design on black on the other. The grey side features a tiger cupcake mascot, while the reverse has the classic Johnny Cupcakes Crossbones logo!

The Johnny Cupcakes Athletic Collection also includes a versatile Johnny Cupcakes Duffle Bag! The JC Duffle Bag is black with white ink, has a dual-zipper seal and includes an inner pocket with a zipper. What’s really cool about this release is that includes a free Johnny Cupcakes water bottle and sweatband (while supplies last)! The sweatband alone makes this an instant buy for The Blot!

Both the Reversible Jersey and Duffle Bag are currently available in the Johnny Cupcakes online store for $50 each. Get them while you can before the Johnny Cupcakes Athletic Collection sells out!
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Madness Clothing Brand Inaugural Collection by MAD

Madness Brand T-Shirt Collection by MAD - Hand Tag, Big Money Logo, Year of the Snake & Madness Skull


Last week MAD, one of The Blot’s favorite artists, launched his very own clothing brand entitled appropriately enough the Madness Brand! For its first collection, Madness Brand has released some awesome black and white t-shirt designs featuring MAD’s signature handstyle lettering, his classic Big Money logo and a skull very reminiscent of his popular original character the Modern Hero. This new t-shirt line incorporates pretty much all of The Blot’s favorite parts of MAD’s unique art style, which makes it almost impossible for me to pick just one shirt to order!

Madness Brand by MAD - Madness Sticker Pack, Big Money Bandana & Button Packs

For its inaugural release, the Madness Brand has also produced a very cool Big Money black bandana, a sticker pack featuring many of its new t-shirt designs and two different black and white button packs also featuring different elements from its first four t-shirts. This first Madness collection really has a little something for everyone!

All of the Madness gear seen here can be purchased now at the Madness Brand online store. Each t¬-shirt is available in sizes S-XL and retails for $25, while the sticker and button packs retail for $6 each.
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The Hundreds Adam Bomb Plush Figure

The Hundreds Adam Bomb Plush Figure


Because actual bombs don't make for the cuddliest of bedtime companions, The Hundreds has created this soft and huggable, peril-proof plush figure of their popular mascot Adam Bomb instead. It measures in at a whopping 6" tall, 3.5" wide, and 10.5" in diameter, and is made completely from polyester for optimum cuddling. Fans of this seminal streetware brand will not want to miss out on the opportunity to own a 3D version of the brand’s signature character. Pick one up today at The Hundreds online store for just $20.
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New Sandwich Themed T-Shirts From Deli Fresh Threads!

Deli Fresh Threads x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star “All Star” T-Shirt


The Blot’s good friends at Deli Fresh Threads recently dropped two awesome new sandwich inspired t-shirts! “All Star,” the first new design, pays homage to Converse’s signature shoe the Chuck Taylor All Star. The All Star logo is a classic, and it’s true the sandwich really is the all star of any good lunchbox. The second design is a little something for all the sandwich eating kids out there! “Sandwich Parade” features a marching sandwich on the way to your stomach brought to life by the talented Lain Lee III Design. So cute, right!?!

Deli Fresh Threads “Sandwich Parade” Kids T-Shirt

Both new t-shirts can be purchased from the Deli Fresh Threads online store in a variety of sizes. “All Star” is printed on a blue American Apparel t-shirt, sizes S-3XL, and retails for $24, while “Sandwich Parade” is printed on a light blue American Apparel t-shirt, sizes 2T-Youth Small, and retails for $20.
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

First Look: Kidrobot SDCC 2013 Exclusives Teaser Images!

Kidrobot San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusives Teaser Image

Last week Kidrobot posted a teaser image of their San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusives! They look pretty awesome, however I can’t tell how many of these are true “exclusives” rather than wide releases making their debut at SDCC. More than likely many of these figures will be released in Comic-Con Exclusive colorways and the figures will see a wider release later in a second colorway.

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Zombie Bart The Simpsons Vinyl Figure & Zoidberg Futurama Vinyl Figure by Kidrobot

For sure Kidrobot will be releasing a 6” Zombie Bart The Simpsons vinyl figure, a 6” Zoiberg Futurama vinyl figure, a 7” Wolverine Marvel Comics Labbit, a 7” Venom Marvel Comics Labbit and two other figures (an 8” Dunny and another 10” Labbit). The pictures seen here are of the wide release colorways of these figures, so expect some possible variations of these figures released at San Diego Comic-Con 2013. More details as they become available!!!

Marvel x Kidrobot Wolverine 7 Inch Labbit Vinyl Figure

Marvel x Kidrobot Venom 7 Inch Labbit Vinyl Figure
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Con Report: Comicpalooza 2013

Comicpalooza Texas' International Comic-Con Logo

While I wasn’t able to spend as much time at Comicpalooza 2013, Houston’s preeminent comic-con, as I normally would due over Memorial Day Weekend to the birth of my new twin boys, I actually was able to go for more time than I expected with three week old babies at home. It’s amazing how much Comicpalooza has grown over the past four years since The Blot started attending. You would not believe how huge this show is now! It took on special significance to The Blot with the addition of a designer toy element to the show.

The Sucklord, Nathan Hamill & Scott Tolleson will be at Comicpalooza 2013 in Houston, Texas May 24-26

This year Comicpalooza brought in The Sucklord, Scott Tolleson and Nathan Hamill to Houston and I hope it was a great convention for all three artists. Personally I thought it was amazing for the city as it introduced designer toys to a broader Texas audience. All three tables were loaded with killer toys, including an exclusive Occupy Cybertron bootleg resin figure by The Sucklord, an exclusive Deadbeet by Scott and an exclusive Curiosity by Nathan. Anything we can do to raise the profile of our little niche corner of the art world is great, and The Blot loved meeting so many fellow toy collectors from around the area. Plus I finally scored one of Sucklord's bootleg resin Dumnys!

Comicpalooza  2013 Exclusive Occupy Cybertron Bootleg Resin Figure & Dumny Bootleg Resin Dunny by The Sucklord

This was a huge year for celebrity autograph seekers as well, as Comicpalooza brought in some serious heavyweights! If you’re a fan of Star Trek then you can’t ask for more than two Starfleet captains, Patrick Stewart (Picard of The Next Generation) and Avery Brooks (Sisko of Deep Space Nine), along with DS9 stars Armin Shimerman and Rene Auberjonois! They also hosted fan favorites Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, the cast of Lost Girl and more Power Rangers than you can throw a stick at. Comicpalooza also teamed up with Galacticon, the world’s largest Battlestar Galactica convention, to host almost every star of both the original and rebooted BSG series. It was seriously geek heaven!

Comicpalooza 2013 Press Pass Designed by Sean “Cheeks” Galloway

But what really got The Blot excited about Comicpalooza 2013 were the comic book artists in attendance. Two of my all time favorite artists were brought in this year, the legendary George Perez and David Mack. I’ve been lucky enough to meet them at a few conventions over the years, but I never miss an opportunity to chat with these two amazing talents. Both are so gracious with their time and sharing insight into their creative processes. I was also really excited to meet Cheeks Galloway, an artist I’ve followed online for years but never expected to meet at a show. I was shocked to learn he’d created 10 different badge designs for the show, which were all epic!

All in all it was a fantastic Comicpalooza 2013! The show still has some growing pains to work through, but you can tell the team behind it has a strong game plan to continue the show’s success. So many of the negatives other conventions, including lack of space, have already been eliminated. If anything there’s too much space, but I think that’s probably a good problem to have as the show continues to grow. Every year the guest list gets longer with bigger and bigger names across a variety of genres. Here’s hoping this show turns into Texas’ largest and most successful comic-con (if it isn’t already!). Hope to see you all in Houston next year for Comicpalooza 2014!
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Blood Splattered Alien & Predator Pop! Vinyl Figures

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Blood Splattered Alien Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

For the first time ever Funko is unveiling their San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Pop! vinyl figures before the convention! They’ve only officially announced a few so far, but they’re all killer limited edition variants that you know collectors will be going gaga over. Just check out these San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Blood Splattered Alien and Predator Pop! Movies vinyl figures. They prove an alien’s blood doesn’t have to be red to still look cool splattered all over the place!

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Blood Splattered Predator Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Blood Splattered Alien and Predator Pop! Movies vinyl figures by Funko stand 3.75” tall, feature one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color window box. Collectors can purchase these alien Pop! from Funko’s SDCC booth #5343 while supplies last.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive The Walking Dead Blood Splattered Prison Yard Rick Grimes & Prison Guard Walker Pop! Vinyl Figures

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive The Walking Dead Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko - Blood Splattered Prison Yard Rick Grimes

For the first time ever Funko is unveiling their San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Pop! vinyl figures before the convention! For the past three years The Blot’s had to scour the internet, my Twitter feed and Instagram for official news from the Funko SDCC booth, so this makes life so much easier. San Diego Comic-Con is all about The Walking Dead these days, so of course Funko has to release at least one Pop! vinyl figure based on the hit AMC television show. Thankfully we’re getting two! Check out these awesome limited edition SDCC 2013 Exclusive Blood Splattered Prison Yard Rick Grimes and Prison Guard Walker TWD Pop! figures.

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive The Walking Dead Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko - Blood Splattered Prison Guard Walker

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive The Walking Dead Blood Splattered Prison yard Rick Grimes and Prison Guard Walker Pop! Television vinyl figures by Funko stand 3.75” tall, feature one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color window box. Collectors can purchase these TWD Pop! from Funko’s SDCC booth #5343 while supplies last.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Metallic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop! Vinyl Figures

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Metallic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko - Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo & Raphael

For the first time ever Funko is unveiling some of their San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Pop! vinyl figures before the convention! The Blot is usually scrambling for reports and pictures from fellow collectors at SDCC to figure out what limited edition exclusives Funko’s released, so this is awesome. First up are four San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Metallic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop! Television vinyl figures. Each sold separately, collectors can snag shiny variants of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michaelangelo! Cowabunga!

These limited edition San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Metallic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop! Television vinyl figures by Funko stand 3.75” tall, feature one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color window box. Collectors can purchase these TMNT Pop! from Funko’s SDCC booth #5343 while supplies last.
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Friday, June 28, 2013

SDCC 13 Exclusive Battlestar Galactica Gold Cylon Commander Bobble Head

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Battlestar Galactica Gold Cylon Commander Bobble Head by Bif Bang Pow

For the past few years Bif Bang Pow has been producing the coolest bobble heads and action figures. To celebrate Battlestar Galactica’s 35th anniversary, the toy company is releasing this San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Gold Cylon Commander Bobble Head that actually lights up and talks!!! All from the touch of a button this Gold Cylon Commander’s visor lights up, the red light moves from side to side, and sounds (including three series accurate phrases) are activated.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Battlestar Galactica Gold Cylon Commander bobble head retails for $24.99 and can be purchased exclusively at the Entertainment Earth SDCC booth #2343. For those of us unable to attend SDCC, you can pre-order this interactive bobble head from Entertainment Earth for the same price here.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Silver Bullet Optimus Prime 8” Transformers Vinyl Figure

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Black & Blue Optimus Prime 10” Transformers Vinyl Figure by The Loyal Subjects

Following the debut of The Loyal Subject’s new line of 3” Transformers blind box vinyl figures comes this very cool and very large San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive 8” Silver Bullet Optimus Prime Transformers vinyl figure! While The Blot’s not really sure what this all black bullet ridden colorway of Optimus Prime is based on, it actually looks pretty cool. Rumor has it this toy line will have a Bait exclusive Transformers line called the "Bullet Series". Collectors can pick one up from Bait’s SDCC booth #4632 for $110.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive “Mixed Up Massacre” Zombie Fighter Vinyl Figure by Super7 & Secret Base

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Mixed Up Massacre” Zombie Fighter Vinyl Figure by Super7 & Secret Base

Super7 and Secret Base are teaming up once again for a killer San Diego Comic-Con 2013 collaboration! The legendary Zombie Fighter returns for another battle, this time as a colorful composite of various body parts. The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Mixed Up Massacre” Zombie Fighter is cast in various different colors of vinyl, including grisly glow in the dark torso, ghostly grey head, and gangrene green arms, and features blue, yellow, brown, black, and dark green sprays.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Mixed Up Massacre” Zombie Fighter stands 6” tall and can be purchased from the Super7 SDCC booth #5245 for $65.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive “Orange Fizz” Doku Duo Vinyl Figure by Super7

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Orange Fizz” Doku Duo Vinyl Figure by Super7

Brian Flynn’s cute and bizarre totem Doku Duo will be staring (twice) out into the huge crowds of San Diego Comic Con 2013 this summer! This unique entry into Super7’s Monster Family is constructed of translucent glitter-filled orange vinyl with dark orange gradations, yellow, and light blue sprays. The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Orange Fizz” Doku Duo stands 4” tall and can be purchased from the Super7 SDCC booth #5245 for $35.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Super Alloy Superman & Batman 1/6 Action Figures by Jim Lee

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Super Alloy 1/6 Scale “Batman by Jim Lee” Action Figure by Play Imaginative

Yes Anime and Play Imaginative are bring two epic 1/6 scale DC Comics Super Alloy action figures to San Diego Comic-Con 2013 based on the designs of superstar artist Jim Lee! Just check out these epic SDCC 2013 Exclusive Super Alloy Batman and Superman action figures.

Based on Jim Lee's unique vision, this Batman figure features a more armored suit comprising at least 85% die-cast metal alloy, with more than 50 points of articulation. Featuring a detachable and posable fabric cape, grappling gun and Batarang accessories, and a magnetic dragon gargoyle display base, the San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Super Alloy 1/6 Scale “Batman by Jim Lee” Action Figure is a limited edition piece made especially for collectors!

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Super Alloy 1/6 Scale New 52 Justice League Superman Action Figure by Play Imaginative
The Super Alloy New 52 Superman 1/6 Scale Action Figure is based on the Man of Steel’s look in DC Comics’ New 52 Justice League comic book series by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. This San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Super Alloy New 52 Justice League Superman Action Figure features a ton of detail, made of more than 80% die-cast metal material, and includes more than 25 points of articulation.

The SDCC 2013 Exclusive Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Batman action figure will retail for $300, while the Superman action figure retails for $360 exclusively at the Yes Anime San Diego Comic-Con booth #4729. For those of us unable to attend SDCC, you can pre-order both figures from Entertainment Earth here.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Yellow & Blue Baby Deadbeet Mini Figures by Scott Tolleson

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Yellow & Blue Deadbeet 1.5 Inch PVC Mini Figures by Scott Tolleson


October Toys continues its monthly release of Scott Tolleson’s popular Baby Deadbeets with two very special San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusives!!! For July they’re releasing the 1.5” PVC mini figure in “SDCC” Yellow and “SDCC” Blue (which I assume is a different shade than the blue in last month’s All American release). These two San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Baby Deadbeets will only be sold as a set for $4 each at the October Toys SDCC booth #4951.
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Lava Edition Curiosity Resin Figure by Nathan Hamill

Lava Edition Curiosity Resin Figure by Nathan Hamill

On Saturday, June 29th, Nathan Hamill will be releasing the newest colorway of his awesome Curiosity vinyl figure! Sold exclusively at Vinyl Riot, the Lava Edition Curiosity stands 5” tall, is limited to just 10 pieces and is made of semi translucent orange and red resin. It really does give off the look of real lava! Collectors can pick one up at the Vinyl Riot online store this Saturday at 12pm EST for $70.
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Walker Variant Merle Dixon The Walking Dead Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

The Walking Dead Walker Variant Merle Dixon Pop! Television Vinyl Figure by Funko

The Blot told you there were going to be some epic variants released as part of Funko’s third wave of The Walking Dead Pop! Television vinyl figures, and here’s the biggest surprise of them all…Walker Variant Merle Dixon! I waited a really long time to post this figure for fear of spoiling the end of The Walking Dead Season 3, but it’s been over for months now and the world moves on. Sorry if this is a spoiler, but as we all know…when you die on The Walking Dead more often than not you return as a zombie! Personally I was sad to see old Merle go, but how great was it to see him return as a Walker both on TV and now in Pop! vinyl figure form!?!

The Walking Dead Walker Variant Merle Dixon Pop! Television vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, has a rotating head and comes in a displayable window box. Rumor is this will be released as a Hot Topic Exclusive later in the summer, so keep your eyes peeled to your favorite mall for this undead Pop! figure.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

SDCC 13 Exclusive Yak Face POTF 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure by Gentle Giant

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Yak Face Power of the Force 12 Inch Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure by Gentle Giant

Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! As they have for the past three years, Gentle Giant will be releasing a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive figure from its popular line of 12 inch vintage Star Wars action figure reproductions. Digitally scanned from mint 3.75” Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 12" tall, this Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Yak Face action figure by Gentle Giant is an exact replica of the classic ‘80s toy.

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Yak Face Power of the Force 12 Inch Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Packaging by Gentle Giant

Injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced Skiff Guard Battle Staff, is fully articulated and comes packaged on a 1984 style Power of the Force inspired blister card with a plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this awesome action figure. It even comes with a replica 3” scale collector coin just like the original POTF toy line did!

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Star Wars 12 inch Jumbo Vintage Kenner Yak Face POTF action figure by Gentle Giant will retail for $80 exclusively at Gentle Giant’s SDCC booth #3513. For those of us unable to attend Comic-Con this year you can pre-order this piece through the Gentle Giant online store now.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Phantom Starkiller Bootleg Resin Figure by Killer Bootlegs

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Phantom Starkiller Bootleg Star Wars Resin Figure by Killer Bootlegs

Killer Bootlegs is making its San Diego Comic-Con debut with the epic Phantom Starkiller: The Cosmic Ghoul Warrior bootleg resin figure! This 3.75” hand painted figure has a real working telescoping laser sword and comes packaged on a blister card. Limited to just 25 pieces, the San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Phantom Starkiller by Killer Bootlegs will retail for $100 at the DKE Toys SDCC booth #5054.
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“Glitter Grape” Foster Vinyl Figure by Super7

“Glitter Grape” Foster Vinyl Figure by Super7

Foster, everyone’s favorite cannibal cookie, is back in a delicious new flavor: Glitter Grape! And starting at SDCC 2013, all of Super7’s popular 3” Kandy Kaiju vinyl figures will come packaged in an illustrated header card. From the haunted bakery to your shelf, Brian Flynn’s very own cookie monster will make the perfect addition to your Comic-Con shopping list!

Cast in glittery translucent purple vinyl with light blue sprays, the San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Glittler Grape” Foster can be purchased from the Super7 SDCC booth #5245 for $25.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Infected Labbit by Scott Wilkowski & Frank Kozik

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Infected Labbit by Scott Wilkowski & Frank Kozik

DKE Toys keeps announcing more and more awesome San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusives! Check out these sick resin Infected Labbits by Scott Wilkowski and Frank Kozik. Available in purple and orange, each beautiful clear colored resin figure has Scott's signature skeleton peeking out from within.

The SDCC 2013 Exclusive Infected Labbit by Scott Wilkowski and Frank Kozik is limited to just 75 pieces in each color and retail for $150 exclusively at the DKE Toy SDCC booth #5054.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive 20th Anniversary Color Strangers in Paradise #1 by Terry Moore

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive 20th Anniversary Color Strangers in Paradise #1 Cover Artwork by Terry Moore

At San Diego Comic-Con 2013 creator Terry Moore will be releasing a limited edition, full color version of Strangers in Paradise #1 in honor of his landmark comic book series’ 20th anniversary. To create this comic Terry teamed up with master colorist Steve Hamaker to turn SiP #1 into a full color 32 page comic. Each full color SDCC 2013 Exclusive Strangers in Paradise #1 will come signed, numbered, bagged and boarded all for just $6.99. Limited to only 1,000 copies and available only directly from Terry Moore, this is one of those comics you definitely do not want to miss out on when you get the chance. Any remaining stock of this legendary issue will be made available for purchase through Terry Moore’s online store.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Purple Dripple Resin Figure by Bad Juju & Sket One

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Purple Dripple Resin Figure by Bad Juju & Sket One

Bad Juju is teaming up with Toy Tokyo for a very special San Diego Comic-Con 2013 release, a purple colorway of Bad Juju’s awesome mascot Dripple! Designed by Sket One, Dripple is a 6” limited edition resin figure that comes packaged in clear cylinder can. This is the second release of Dripple after the character made its world debut at DCon 2012.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Purple Dripple resin figure by Bad Juju and Sket One has a limited edition run size of just 100 pieces and can be purchased at Toy Tokyo’s SDCC booth #5337 for around $135. And be sure to hit up the Toy Tokyo booth Thursday, July 18th, at 3pm and Friday, July 19th, at 11am to get your Dripple figures signed by Sket!
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Darth Vader Berserker Star Wars Vinyl Figure by Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

Darth Vader Berserker Vinyl Figure by Mutant Vinyl Hardcore

Oh wow, for Mutant Vinyl Hardcore’s first painted release of his new Berserker figure Rich is giving us something extra special…a Star Wars inspired paint scheme! The Darth Vader Berserker pays homage to the Sith Lord who fathered The Blot’s second favorite twins Luke and Leia (obviously my new baby boys are my favorite set of twins)! Technically this isn’t the true Berserker figure as it features the Ollie club arms, but it’s close enough. Now if only I could find some cash quick for this lottery release.

The Darth Vader Berserker Star Wars inspired vinyl figure by Mutant Vinyl Hardcore is cast in black soft Japanese vinyl, stands 14” tall, includes a latex cape, and features metallic silver, red and blue sprays. This amazing figure is limited to just 20 pieces and will retail for $155 each. For the chance to purchase one email Rich at mvh.Ollie@gmail.com with the subject line “I am your father” between Wednesday, June 26th, at 12am EST and Friday, June 28th, at 11:59pm EST. In the body of your email include your name, address and your Instagram user name (if you’re on Instagram).
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

SDCC 13 Exclusive “First Strike” Crystal-Mecha by Super7

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “First Strike” Crystal-Mecha by Super7

Super7 always has some really big release at San Diego Comic-Con, including super rare colorways of popular S7 figures as well as the first release of all new toys. A little birdie told The Blot Super7 may be releasing up to 15 San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive vinyl figures this summer, and to kick things off they’ve announced the long awaited debut of the Crystal-Mecha! Designed by Brian Flynn, Crystal-Mecha is a part of Super7’s new Destroy All Kaiju toy line of standard sized (approximately 9” tall) vintage inspired vinyl figures.

This mechanical monster was created to lead Immortal Space Emperor Phantos’ quest for galactic domination of the planet Earth! Crystal-Mecah features 7 points of articulation, a towering television torso, heavily armor plated tail, numerous rivets and spikes, and is powered by an arcane Gem - rumored to be sourced from the center of a dying star which now forms its head.

Cast in glossy black Japanese vinyl with a translucent orange crystal head, the San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “First Strike” Crystal-Mecah can be purchased from the Super7 SDCC booth #5245 for $95.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive “Super Soldier” Captain America Edition Strife & Sire by Nathan Hamill

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Super Soldier” Captain America Edition Strife and Sire Vinyl Figure by Nathan Hamill

One of my favorite parts of the designer art toy world is its use of super hero inspired color schemes! Some of my favorite vinyl figures pay tribute to the heroes and villains of the DC and Marvel universes. So of course The Blot got super stoked when I heard the news that Nathan Hamill would be releasing a “Super Soldier” Edition Strife and Sire vinyl figure at San Diego Comic-Con 2013! For this SDCC exclusive Strife is dressed up as Avenger Captain America, while Sire looks like the evil Red Skull. What a perfect colorway for Comic-Con!

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Super Soldier” Edition Strife and Sire by Nathan Hamill stands 7” tall and is limited to just 50 pieces. Pick one up exclusively at 3DRetro’s SDCC booth #5051 for $50, and be there on Saturday, July 20th, for Nathan’s signing!
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Baxtar Fonzo by Scott Tolleson

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Baxtar Fonzo Vinyl Figure by Scott Tolleson

Freak Store’s mascot Fonzo is back! He makes his long awaited return at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 with an exclusive new colorway entitled "Baxtar" designed by Scott Tolleson. The SDCC 2013 Exclusive Baxtar Fonzo is based on a custom Scott produced for the Fonzo custom show “Fonzo Loves NY” and looks awesome! The Blot was lucky enough to see a production sample Baxtar at last month’s Comicpalooza here in Houston and I was blown away by how super clean its QC was.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Baxtar Fonzo by Scott Tolleson has a limited edition run size of just 200 pieces and can be purchased at Scott’s SDCC booth #5139 for $60.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive Galactus Marvel Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Galactus Marvel Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant continues its amazing line of San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive limited edition busts with this Marvel Comics Galactus Mini Bust! Sole survivor of an alien race that dates back to the dawn of time, Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, travels the galaxy, searching for suitable planets so he can consume their life force with his herald the legendary Silver Surfer. This intimidating bust features the fearsome Ravager of Worlds in fine detail using only the highest quality polystone, and as an added bonus, his most famous Herald, the Silver Surfer is rendered in high-quality pewter, orbiting his master!

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Galactus Marvel Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Galactus Mini Bust by Gentle Giant stands 11” tall, making it a 1:6 scale bust, is hand-painted and individually numbered, and comes with a matching certificate of authenticity. Limited to just 800 pieces, collectors can purchase this deluxe bust at the Gentle Giant SDCC booth #3513 for $120. For those of us unable to attend Comic-Con this year you can pre-order this piece through the Gentle Giant online store now.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive San Diego Ji Ja 2013 by Mr Clement

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive San Diego Ji Ja 2013 Vinyl Figure by Mr Clement

DKE Toys’ newest San Diego Comic-Con 2013 annoucement is this exclusive San Diego Ji Ja 2013 by mr clement! This limited edition vinyl figure has a run size of just 50 pieces, comes hand painted, signed and numbered by the artist, and will retail for just $45 at the DKE Toy SDCC booth #5054.
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Mondo Exclusive Adventure Time #17 Comic Book Variant Cover by JJ Harrison

Mondo Exclusive Adventure Time #17 Comic Book Variant Cover by JJ Harrison

Wednesday may be hump day to many but for the rest of us it’s new comic book day! For this new comic book day Mondo is releasing a very special exclusive cover to Adventure Time #17 in conjunction with BOOM! It was created to celebrate the opening of Mondo’s new Adventure Time / Regular Show group art show last Friday. The variant cover features a design by JJ Harrison that pays tribute to the original E.T. movie poster, and goes on sale today, Wednesday, June 26th, at the Mondo online store for just $10. Pick up one of these limited edition comics before they’re gone!
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Argonaut Resins x Small Angry Monster “Machine” Tuttz, Pharaoh Hound & Sucio Custom Resin Figures

Argonaut Resins x Small Angry Monster “Machine” Tuttz Mini, Pharaoh Hound Mini & Sucio Custom Resin Figures

Argonaut Resins is teaming up once again with Small Angry Monster to release an epic series of custom resins figures! For the “Machine” Series Smal Angry Monster has taken Argonaut Resins’ signature creations (Tuttz Mini, Pharaoh Hound Mini and Sucio) and turned them into machines ready for battle! The Blot seriously loves this set of custom figures. All the details are top notch, from the tiny rivets to the Japanese lettering.

Argonaut Resins x Small Angry Monster Cursed 8” Tuttz Resin Figure

Argonaut Resins will also be releasing a run of this pretty neat Cursed 8” Tuttz, also customized by Small Angry Monster. Each Cursed Tuttz resin figure will feature a sand encrusted custom painted body packaged in a matching hand painted stone textured box. All of these Argonaut Resins x Small Angry Monster custom figures will go on sale Wednesday, June 26th, at 8pm EST in the Argonaut Resins online store.
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SDCC 13 Exclusive “Glitter N’ Gold” Jem Doll by Hasbro

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Glitter N’ Gold” Jem Doll by Hasbro

It’s amazing how retro cool everything from the ‘80s is. From My Little Pony to Transformers and G.I. Joe, the 1980s are back! Even B List franchises are getting a little love, like Jem and the Holograms. While The Blot may be a boy, even I dug this truly outrageous ‘80s cartoon about a crime fighting rock band. This summer Jem returns to San Diego Comic-Con with this exclusive “Glitter N’ Gold” Jem doll.

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Glitter N’ Gold” Jem Doll Packaging by Hasbro

After Jem made a triumphant return to pop culture last summer at SDCC with a high-end collectible figure from Hasbro and Integrity Toys (which sold out instantly of course), Hasbro’s doing it again with this “Glitter N’ Gold” Jem doll. This edition of the Jem doll pays homage to her original look from the television series, and features a more realistic sculpt and accessories than last summer’s release.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive “Glitter N’ Gold” Jem doll can be purchased at HasbroToyShop.com’s SDCC booth #3329 for $140. Any remaining stock will be made available online at Hasbro’s online store after Comic-Con.
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