Friday, February 28, 2014

Sex Criminals Screen Print by Chip Zdarsky

Sex Criminals Screen Print by Chip Zdarsky - Standard & Variant Editions

Guzu Gallery has teamed up with comic book creators Chip Zdarsky and Matt Fraction to release a limited edition screen print featuring artwork from their critically acclaimed Image comic book series, Sex Criminals. If you like comic books and aren’t reading Sex Criminals what’s the matter with you!?! This book is seriously great, and if you don’t believe The Blot USA Today called it the best new series of 2013, while Time Magazine rated it the #1 comic of the year!

Sex Criminals by Chip Zdarsky is an 18”x24” signed and numbered screen print, and will be released in two different editions. The Standard Edition is limited to 125 pieces and will retail for $30, while the Variant is limited to just 50 pieces and will retail for $50. Both prints will first be made available this weekend at the 2014 STAPLE! Independent Media Expo in Austin, TX (where Chip will be in attendance!).  So bummed The Blot can't be there this weekend. All remaining copies will go on sale at around noon CST Monday, March 3rd, at the Guzu Gallery online store.
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Memories of a ClutterMunk - The Ronin Custom Munny by Huck Gee

Memories of a ClutterMunk - The Ronin Custom Munny Resin Figure by Huck Gee

The Blot is loving Huck Gee’s newest custom release, Memories of a ClutterMunk – The Ronin! Honestly, Huck could have just released the turtle and I would have been all about this beautiful creature. Throw in Huck’s ClutterMunk character and you’ve got a pretty epic collectible on your hands.

A ClutterMunk dreams of bold adventures... of being a great warrior munk... an honorable zen ronin, travelling the land, following the path of bushido. A masterless samurai pursuing noble tasks, helping the unfortunate and standing up to evil oppressors. He dreams the life of a powerful, mystical warrior, chasing tales of legendary demons and ogres. Battling great monsters and banishing the living dead! Is this what a ClutterMunk dreams?

Memories of a ClutterMunk - The Ronin Custom Munny Resin Figure by Huck Gee

Each set comes signed and numbered by the artist, and includes all of accessories shown above. Huck has only created 10 of these memories of a ClutterMunk – The Ronin sets, each retailing for $1,800. Anyone interested should please contact Huck ASAP at sales@huckgee.com to find out about availability.
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R2-D2 Star Wars Custom Mega Android Vinyl Figure by Evilos

R2-D2 Star Wars Custom Mega Android Vinyl Figure (Front) by Evilos

The Blot doesn’t blog about customs near enough, but I couldn’t ignore this freaking beautiful R2-D2 custom Mega Android by Evilos! For years now Evilos has been creating amazing Star Wars and Disney inspired customs, and he went all out with this spot on R2-D2 Mega Android. What’s even cooler about this release is it just might be the world’s first custom using the new 9.75" tall Mega Android DIY Figure.

R2-D2 Star Wars Custom Mega Android Vinyl Figure (Back) by Evilos

This custom took weeks of painting and is 100% airbrushed using a ton of 3D and masking airbrush techniques. You can really see all the effort Evilos put into this custom! But that's not all, the figure actually lights up and even has sound! R2-D2 comes alive with the use of an RF remote as Evilos has once again mashed paint with technology. This amazing custom Android is currently available for purchase via auction on Ebay here. The auction is only live for 8 more days, so don’t sleep on this epic one of a kind creation.
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Chauskoskis Edition Wooper Looper Vinyl Figures by Gary Ham

Chauskoskis Edition Wooper Looper Vinyl Figures by Gary Ham - Chauskoskis Edition & Waltermelon Edition

As you all probably know The Blot is a huge fan of Gary Ham’s adorable Wooper Looper vinyl figure. I mean how can you not love this cute axolotl!?! While Gary is Wooper’s creator, Chauskoskis (aka Walter Jacott) was the sculptor who brought this 5.25” figure to life. So it’s pretty awesome that Gary and Chauskoskis are teaming up to release a “Chauskoskis Edition” Wooper Looper designed by Walter!

The “Chauskoskis Edition” Wooper Looper is an edition of 30 pieces with two different versions. There are 20 of the standard Waltermelon Edition and 10 Chauskoskis embellished featuring Walter’s signature scowl (giving Wooper a very fierce look). These two Chauskoskis Editions Wooper Loopers will be sold separately on a first come first serve basis at 11am PST today, February 28th, at Gary Ham’s online store. The Standard Waltermelon Woopers will retail for $65, while the variant Chauskoskis embellished Woopers will retail for $68.
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Thursday, February 27, 2014

How to Train Your Dragon 2 Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko

How to Train Your Dragon 2 Pop! Movies Vinyl Figures by Funko - Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, Barf & Belch, Hookfang & Stormfly

Hiccup and the gang are back with DreamWorks Animation's How To Train Your Dragon 2! To commemorate the release of this highly anticipated sequel Funko will be releasing a new line of How To Train Your Dragon 2 Pop! vinyl figures. This sure to be popular line of Pop! Movies vinyl figures includes Hiccup, Astrid, Stormfly, Hookfang, Barf and Belch, and Toothless.

Each How to Train Your Dragon 2 Pop! Movies vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, features one point of articulation and comes packaged in a full color displayable window box. These figures aren’t expected to hit store shelves until June 2014, but you can pre-order them now from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.
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Brandon Lee “The Crow” Custom Dragon King by kaNO

Brandon Lee “The Crow” Custom Dragon King Vinyl Figure by kaNO

This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Crow live action film, and kaNO pays tribute to its tragically taken too soon star Brandon Lee and the role that made him famous with this epic “The Crow” Custom Dragon King. Since all of the production Dragon King colorways pay homage to Bruce Lee, it was a pretty perfect idea of kaNO’s to use this figure as a platform for a piece dedicated to his son. What’s really crazy is kaNO’s first custom The Crow Dragon King was created way back in July 2012! You can see the original blog post here. The Blot’s just glad a run of these is finally being made!

The Brandon Lee “The Crow” Custom Dragon King by kaNO is limited to 20 signed and numbered hand painted vinyl figures, and includes a crow accessory sculpted by Steve Schumacher. Collectors can pick one up at noon EST tomorrow, Friday, February 28th, at the kaNO online store for $300 each.
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Spring Green Pocket Rose Vampire by Joshua Herbolsheimer

Super7 - Spring Green Pocket Rose Vampire by Joshua Herbolsheimer

It’s been way too long since Super7’s released one of Josh Herbolsheimer’s Pocket Rose Vampires. Thankfully, that all changes later today when they drop this beautiful Spring Green Pocket Rose Vampire! Winter is almost over, so it’s time to get back in the garden and plant some seeds…Rose Vampire seeds that is. Cast in translucent green glitter soft Japanese vinyl with dark green, white, red and metallic blue sprays, the Spring Green Pocket Rose Vampire goes on sale at noon PST today, Thursday, February 27th, at the Super7 online store for $25 each.
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Back to the Future I & II Screen Prints by Laurent Durieux

Back to the Future Screen Print by Laurent Durieux

After originally debuting at Laurent Durieux’ amazing solo art show at Mondo Gallery earlier this month, Mondo is finally releasing these striking Back to the Future I and II screen prints! The Blot just loves their retro sci-fi inspired glow. Between the colors and the fonts, the design of these prints is seriously fantastic!

Back to the Future II Screen Print by Laurent Durieux

Back to the Future by Laurent Durieux is a 36.5"x24.5" hand numbered screen print. It had a limited edition run size of 575 pieces and will retail for $60. Back to the Future II by Laurent Durieux is a 36"x24" signed and numbered screen print. It also has a limited edition run size of 575 pieces and will retail for $60. Both prints go on sale at a random time today, Thursday, February 27th, at the Mondo online store.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Tenacious Toys Exclusive “Blueberry” Munchy Time 7” Resin Figure by Task One

Tenacious Toys Exclusive “Blueberry” Munchy Time Care Bear 7” Resin Figure by Task One

This Sunday Tenacious Toys will release the newest colorway of Task One’s Munchy Time Bear 7” resin figure! Based on Task One’s popular “Pillaging Pop Culture” Series 2 Custom Care Bears Blind Box Series, this “Blueberry” Munchy Time Bear hand painted resin figure features 1 point of articulation (at the neck) and is limited to just 10 pieces.

The Tenacious Toys Exclusive “Blueberry” Munchy Time Bear resin figure by Task One goes on sale at 6pm EST Sunday, March 2nd, at the Tenacious Toys online store for $69.99.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster - Anthony Mackie as The Falcon

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster - Anthony Mackie as The Falcon

While most people seem really excited about the introduction of the Winter Soldier and his origin story in the Marvel movie universe this spring in Captain America 2, The Blot’s even more excited about the introduction of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson aka The Falcon! It’s only fitting The Falcon is the first African-American superhero in the Marvel movie universe since he owns the distinction of being the first African-American superhero in the Marvel comics universe and of all mainstream comics! Plus, I’ve always loved stories featuring Captain America and The Falcon. Their friendship and partnership always seemed more real (and believable) to me than the many teen sidekicks DC Comics has introduced over the years. I just hope The Falcon gets a bigger role in The Avengers 2 than Hawkeye and Black Widow did in the first Avengers film.  In the meantime, enjoy this awesome Captain America: The Winter Soldier one sheet character movie poster featuring The Falcon!

Captain America 2 storms into theaters on April 4, 2014 (in the US).
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The Simpsons 100% Be@rbrick 2 Pack: Homer & Bart

The Simpsons 100% Be@rbrick 2 Pack by Medicom - Homer & Bart

When The Blot first heard Medicom would be releasing a new The Simpsons Set featuring 100% Be@rbricks of Homer and Bart I got really excited! But then I saw them and they look really, really off. The faces just look so generic with their perfectly round eyes and noses. I’m shocked Medicom didn’t do more to make these vinyl figures look like The Simpsons characters they are supposed to be based on.

The Simpsons 100% Be@rbrick Homer and Bart 2 Pack by Medicom is scheduled to go on sale on March 15, 2014 and will retail for around $15-20.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Ultra Magnus Transformers Mini Figure by The Loyal Subjects

Ultra Magnus Transformers 3 Inch Mini Figure by The Loyal Subjects

Finally, Ultra Magnus, one of The Blot favorite Autobots, joins The Loyal Subjects’ epic Transformers mini figure toy line! Not only is Ultra Magnus one of the most respected Autobot leaders of all time, but he looks like a white and blue version of Optimus Prime. This is one soldier you will want to make sure you add to your TF vinyl figure collection!

The Ultra Magnus Transformers Mini Figure by The Loyal Subjects stands 3” tall, comes packaged on a full color resealable blister card, and is limited to 500 pieces. Pick one up today at The Loyal Subject online store for just $15.
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The Walking Dead PVC Army Men Series 3: Rick Grimes & Woodbury Prison Set by Gentle Giant

The Walking Dead PVC Army Men Series 3: Sheriff Rick Grimes & Woodbury Prison Set by Gentle Giant

The war versus the walkers continues with Gentle Giant’s Walker Army Men Series 3! Collectors can now build their own Woodbury Prison Watchtower and fence to fend off roaming walkers, or combine multiple sets and stage an epic prison walker showdown. You can even pair this set with the Series 2 Woodbury Battle Arena Playset to create the ultimate walker hunting ground! Featuring three exciting new walker sculpts in two ghastly shades of green (six walkers in all), this set also includes an exclusive Sheriff Rick Grimes figure!

The Walking Dead PVC Army Series 3 featuring Sheriff Rick Grimes and the Woodbury Prison Set by Gentle Giant is not scheduled to ship until December 2014, but you can now pre-order this deadly set from Entertainment Earth for $19.99 here.
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Kidrobot Exclusive Ghost Edition Death Serpent Vinyl Figure by Jesse Hernandez x Hydro74

Kidrobot Exclusive Ghost Edition Death Serpent Artist Edition Vinyl Figure by Jesse Hernandez x Hydro74

Jesse Hernandez is set to release the first artist edition of his epic Death Serpent vinyl figure, and it was designed by Orlando based designer Hydro74! The Death Serpent encompasses traditional indigenous style intertwined with an urban twist, and this Ghost Edition colorway features a striking green, black and gold color scheme. Produced by Kuso Vinyl, this first colorway of the Hydro74 x Jesse Hernandez Death Serpent will be released exclusively through Kidrobot.

The Kidrobot Exclusive Ghost Edition Jesse Hernandez x Hydro74 Death Serpent Vinyl Figure stands 9” tall and includes a very special Hydro74 skull shield and spear. Limited to just 150 pieces (including a 1 in 6 red chase), this Ghost Edition Death Serpent will retail for $110 exclusively at Kidrobot stores, Kidrobot.com, and Kuso Vinyl.
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“Oil & Gas Building” Obey Giant Screen Print by Shepard Fairey

“Oil & Gas Building” Obey Giant Screen Print by Shepard Fairey

Later this week Obey Giant will be releasing Shepard Fairey’s newest screen print in his Power and Glory Series and its entitled “Oil and Gas Building”. Fairey has written up a pretty rich back story for his design, which you can read here. “Oil and Gas Building” by Shepard Fairey is an 18”x24” signed and numbered Obey Giant screen print. Limited to 450 pieces, this print goes on sale at a random time Thursday, February 27th, at the Obey Giant online store for $45.
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Monday, February 24, 2014

Marvel x Kidrobot Mini Labbit Blind Box Series 2

Marvel x Kidrobot Mini Labbit Blind Box Series 2

Featuring some of the wickedest heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe, the Marvel Mini Labbit Series 2 by Kidrobot includes ten dangerous, dominating, and devouring characters. From Cap’s patriotic stubble to Carnage’s creepy red crust, Labbit is truly transformed into the mightiest Marvel icons to date. A mix of super villians and anti-heroes, these Labbits are the ultimate Smorkin’ Machines. The Marvel x Kidrobot Mini Labbit Blind Box Series 2 includes heroes Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Cyclopes and the Fantastic Four’s Thing, and villains Carnage and Anti-Venom.

Each Marvel Mini Labbit stands 2.5” tall and will be sold blind box style beginning on March 7th. Collectors can visit Entertainment Earth to purchase a case of 20 blind boxes for $199.99 here, or a 4-pack of blind boxes for $39.99 here.
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Bespin Fatigues Luke Skywalker 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure by Gentle Giant

Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars Action Figure by Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant continues its run of Empire Strikes Back themed Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars action figure releases with the Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues figure. While Empire Strikes Back is The Blot’s favorite Star Wars movie, all of these Bespin outfits are freaking terrible! Who was their tailor, Lobot or maybe an ugnaught???

Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 12" tall, this Bespin Fatigues Luke Skywalker Jumbo Vintage Kenner Star Wars action figure by Gentle Giant is an exact replica of the classic toy! Roto cast and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced smuggler blaster and yellow light saber, is fully articulated just like the original figure, and comes packaged on an Empire Strikes Back inspired blister card (featuring original photos and artwork) with a plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this awesome action figure.

The Star Wars 12 inch Jumbo Vintage Kenner “Bespin Fatigues” Luke Skywalker action figure by Gentle Giant is not expected to be released until December 2014, but it can be pre-ordered now through Entertainment Earth for $71.99 here.
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Marvel x Kidrobot Deadpool & Ghost Rider Labbit 7” Vinyl Figures

Marvel x Kidrobot Ghost Rider & Deadpool Labbit 7” Vinyl Figures by Frank Kozik

Kidrobot’s Labbit vinyl figure dives back into the Marvel Universe on a new conquest of domination. Naturally attracted to the baddest butt-holes around, Labbit becomes two of the most wicked and sadistic superheroes from the Marvel Universe in KR's newest release, Deadpool and Ghost Rider!

Marvel x Kidrobot Ghost Rider & Deadpool Labbit 7” Vinyl Figures & Packaging by Frank Kozik

Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, was left for dead but too vengeful to die. Now he’s back to smork you as a samurai-sword-dagger-tommy-gatling-shot-gun wielding red and black vinyl antihero loaded with ammunition in the front and the behind. Johnny Blaze made a deal with the devil that merged his soul with a demonic force transforming him into the skeletal being with flaming head known as Ghost Rider! Riding the thin line between earth and hell, Labbit’s demonic half takes control as the newest stunt rider Ghost Labbit.

The Ghost Rider 7” Labbit goes on sale March 7th, while the Deadpool 7” Labbit goes on sale March 13th. Both vinyl figures are available for purchase from Entertainment Earth for $44.99 here.
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New Colorways of The Sucklord’s S.U.C.K.L.E. Mini Figures at De Korner, Galactic Jerkbags, SubUrban Vinyl & Little Rubber Guys!

De Korner Exclusive Clear Yellow S.U.C.K.L.E. Series 1 Mini Figures by The Super Sucklord

Fans of The Super Sucklord that missed out on his S.U.C.K.L.E. Kickstarter project can finally get their hands on these awesome little keshi mini figures with the release of three new store exclusive colorways! First up is the De Korner Exclusive Clear Yellow Set, which is limited to just 80 sets and can be purchased here for $19.95.

Galactic Jerkbags Exclusive Clear Purple S.U.C.K.L.E. Series 1 Mini Figures by The Super Sucklord

Next up is the Galactic Jerkbags Exclusive Clear Purple Set, which is also limited to just 80 sets and can be purchased here for $19.99. Then there's the SubUrban Vinyl Exclusive Clear Green Set, which is also limited to just 80 sets and can be purchased here for $19.99.  Last but not least is the Little Rubber Guys Exclusive White Set, which can be purchased here for $19.99 as well. This set’s perfect for all the customizers out there itching to get to work on these Simply Unimportant Collectible Kitchy Little Eyesores (aka S.U.C.K.L.E.).

SubUrban Vinyl Exclusive Clear Green S.U.C.K.L.E. Series 1 Mini Figures by The Super Sucklord

Little Rubber Guys Exclusive White S.U.C.K.L.E. Series 1 Mini Figures by The Super Sucklord

Each S.U.C.K.L.E. set comes packaged in a special clear can with a shrink wrapped label and includes 2” versions of Sucklord 66, Sucklord 43, Sucklord 16, Ass Wipe, Necromancer, Galactic Jerkbag, Ira Tyranusberg, Another Bitch, Vectar and Gay Empire. That’s 10 figures ready to wage war against all the M.U.S.C.L.E., O.M.F.G. and Monster In My Pocket figures in your collection.
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Sunday, February 23, 2014

“Space Shuttle Tribute” T-Shirt by Draplin Design Co.

“Space Shuttle Tribute” T-Shirt by Draplin Design Co. - “Blue Sky Re-Entry” Blue


I don’t know where or when The Blot first saw Draplin Design Co.’s “Space Shuttle Tribute” design, but it is freaking sweet! It’s such a beautiful, yet simple, retro design that really hits home what with The Blot living in Space City (aka Houston, Texas). Aaron Draplin originally made this graphic “after someone sent me a link to a NASA-sponsored ‘design a patch’ contest that had come and gone, and they had settled on some turd of a patch. So posthumously, I threw my hat in the ring, and that’s what you are seeing here. I hope you dig it.” After selling out two different print editions of “Space Shuttle Tribute”, this fitting homage to the retired NASA space shuttle can now be yours as a killer DDC t-shirt!

“Space Shuttle Tribute” T-Shirt by Draplin Design Co. - “Moon Rock” Gray

The “Space Shuttle Tribute” t-shirt comes in two space themed colors, “Moon Rock” gray and “Blue Sky Re-Entry” blue, and is available in sizes S-XXXL. Pick one up today from the Draplin Design Co. online store for just $25.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Firefly ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7

Firefly ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7 - Malcolm Reynolds

If you loved the original Aliens ReAction Figure toy line from Funko and Super7 as much as The Blot then you’ll be excited to see even more waves have been announced! Thanks to Entertainment Earth we now have pictures of the upcoming Firefly ReAction Figures, which includes (most of) the crew of the starship Serenity: Malcolm Reynolds, Jayne Cobb, Zoe Washburne, Hoban Washburne and Kaylee Frye. Firefly is still The Blot’s favorite Joss Whedon creation (sorry movie Avengers). Personally I can’t get enough Firefly/Serenity, whether it be tie-in comic books, t-shirts, statues or toys. Here’s hoping we get a second wave of Firefly Reaction figures to round out the show’s large ensemble cast.

Firefly ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7 - Jayne Cobb, Zoe Washburne, Hoban Washburne & Kaylee Frye

Two of The Blot’s favorite toy companies have teamed up to produce a retro line of 3 ¾” pop culture officially licensed action figures based on the classic Kenner action figures of the ’70 sand ‘80s. Each figure includes 5 points of articulation and comes packaged on a full color “retro” blister card. All 5 Firefly ReAction Figures are currently available for pre-order now exclusively through Entertainment Earth for $9.99 here.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7 - Buffy Summers, Angel, Willow Rosenberg, Daniel “Oz” Osbourne, Spike & Gentleman

If you loved the original Aliens ReAction Figure toy line from Funko and Super7 as much as The Blot then you’ll be excited to see even more waves have been announced! Thanks to Entertainment Earth we now have pictures of the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer ReAction Figures, which includes Buffy Summers, Angel, Willow Rosenberg, Daniel “Oz” Osbourne, Spike and Gentleman. Buffy is the franchise that introduced the world to Joss Whedon, and that alone makes BTVS “Must See TV” in The Blot’s eyes. One day I’ll finally watch this series, but its 144 1 hour episodes is pretty daunting.

Two of The Blot’s favorite toy companies have teamed up to produce a retro line of 3 ¾” pop culture officially licensed action figures based on the classic Kenner action figures of the ’70 sand ‘80s. Each figure includes 5 points of articulation and comes packaged on a full color “retro” blister card. All 6 Buffy the Vampire Slayer ReAction Figures are currently available for pre-order now exclusively through Entertainment Earth for $9.99 here.
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Back to the Future ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7

Back to the Future ReAction Retro Action Figures by Funko & Super7 - Marty McFly, Doc Brown, Biff Tannen & George McFly

If you loved the original Aliens ReAction Figure toy line from Funko and Super7 as much as The Blot then you’ll be excited to see even more waves have been announced! Thanks to Entertainment Earthwe now have pictures of the upcoming Back to the Future ReAction Figures, which includes Marty McFly, Doc Brown, Biff Tannen and George McFly. Is there anything cooler than an orange vested Michael J. Fox action figure!?! I don’t think so!

Two of The Blot’s favorite toy companies have teamed up to produce a retro line of 3 ¾” pop culture officially licensed action figures based on the classic Kenner action figures of the ’70 sand ‘80s. Each figure includes 5 points of articulation and comes packaged on a full color “retro” blister card. All 4 Back to the Future ReAction Figures are currently available for pre-order now exclusively through Entertainment Earth for $9.99 here.
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Friday, February 21, 2014

Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

Surprisingly, this beautiful Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy mini bust by Gentle Giant is actually based on the character’s look in the popular Marvel comic book series and not the upcoming live action GotG film, but to The Blot that’s makes it even cooler!!! Personally, I always prefer toys and statues based on a character’s traditional comic book appearance rather than their updated movie looks. And this 1/4 scale Star-Lord mini bust will look especially sick next to last year’s Groot mini bust by Bowen Designs. Here’s hoping we see more GotG mini busts released throughout the year.

Star-Lord Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Mini Bust by Gentle Giant

Never one to turn down a fight, Star-Lord is depicted wielding his twin blasters in the throes of combat. This kinetic limited edition bust, digitally sculpted by Gentle Giant’s master artisans, is rendered using the highest quality polystone and hand painted. Each piece comes individually numbered and is paired with a matching certificate of authenticity. Not scheduled to be released until the fourth quarter of 2014, you can pre-order this Star Lord Guardians of the Galaxy mini bust from Entertainment Earth for $76.99 here.

Peter Quill is not your typical human-alien hybrid superhero. Orphaned at a young age, Peter grew up to be a washout of NASA’s astronaut training program before a mysterious alien force offered the mantle of Star-Lord, an intergalactic guardian and peacekeeper. As Star-Lord, Peter has lead armies, saved universes and fought toe-to-toe with the likes of some of the most infamous villains in the Marvel Universe. Now leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Star-Lord is a force to be reckoned with, and his legend is just beginning!
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First Look: Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Action Figures

Toy Fair 2014 Exclusive Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Infinite Series Action Figure Poster by Hasbro

Hasbro premiered their upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends 6” action figures at Toy Fair 2014, and boy do these look incredible! The Blot can’t wait to get my hands on Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and a Build-a-Figure Groot. Based on the upcoming live action Marvel movie, these five figures will be included in the soon to be released Marvel Legends Infinite Series along with a space themed Iron Man and Nova. Hasbro even released this rad 8”x10” poster at Toy Fair 2014 in honor of their unveiling, which was inspired by Marvel’s first official image of the Guardians of the Galaxy cast standing in a Nova Corps outer-space police lineup.

Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Infinite Series Action Figures - Peter Quill aka Star-Lord, Drax the Destroyer & Gamora

The upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Infinite Series Wave includes 5 individually packaged 6” action figures (Rocket is obviously much shorter), each including one piece of the Build-a-Figure Groot. These action figures are scheduled to hit store shelves in July and will retail for $19.99 each.

Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Infinite Series Action Figures - Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Nova & Iron Man

Guardians of the Galaxy will premiere in theaters on August 1, 2014 and stars Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Groot voiced by Vin Diesel and Rocket Raccoon voiced by Bradley Cooper.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Teaser Movie Poster


First Marvel releases the very first trailer for their upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy live action movie, and then they drop this gorgeous one sheet teaser movie poster on us. Featuring the film’s primary cast, this poster does a great job highlighting the film’s non-stop action and humor by including lots of gun and the hilarious tag line “You’re Welcome.” This film is going to be so freaking good!

Guardians of the Galaxy stars Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Groot voiced by Vin Diesel and Rocket Raccoon voiced by Bradley Cooper. Look for the Guardians of the Galaxy will save the universe beginning on August 1, 2014.
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First Look: Guardians of the Galaxy Pop! Marvel Vinyl Figures by Funko

Toy Fair 2014 First Look: Guardians of the Galaxy Pop! Marvel Vinyl Figures by Funko - Drax, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot & Star-Lord

I don’t know about you, but The Blot’s got some serious Guardians of the Galaxy fever! It seems like this week has been all GotG all the time, and I love it. In fact, it’s going to be all Guardians of the Galaxy all day long here on TheBlotSays.com today! While we knew these killer Guardians of the Galaxy Pop! vinyl figures were coming, Funko gave the world its first look at them at Toy Fair 2014 earlier this week. Based on the upcoming Marvel Comics live action movie, this wave of Guardians of the Galaxy Pop! will include Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon and Groot! Rumor has it there will also be an unmasked Star-Lord Pop! released as well! More details to come as we get closer to this set’s release…
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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Previews Exclusive The Walking Dead Biker Daryl Dixon Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

Previews Exclusive The Walking Dead Biker Daryl Dixon Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

Previews has announced a new The Walking Dead exclusive and fans of Funko’s Pop! vinyl figures are going to go nuts over this one! Check out this awesome Previews exclusive Biker Daryl Dixon Pop! and the super limited edition Bloody Biker Daryl Dixon Pop! Looks like Daryl’s just returned to the prison after a hard day of killing walkers. Everything Daryl Dixon related sells out instantly, so don’t sleep on this exciting The Walking Dead release!

Previews Exclusive The Walking Dead Bloody Biker Daryl Dixon Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

Each Previews Exclusive The Walking Dead Biker Daryl Dixon Pop! Television vinyl figure by Funko stands 3.75” tall, feature one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color window box. Collectors can purchase these zombie killing figures from Entertainment Earth for $11.99 each here.
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DC Comics Super Powers 6” Action Figures by Mattel

DC Comics Super Powers 6” Action Figures by Mattel

Sadly this year Mattel is wrapping up its popular DC Universe Classics 6” action figure toy line featuring DC Comics' heroes and villains. But they’re not letting the toy line end without one last big hurrah! At Toy Fair 2014 Mattel announced it will be releasing six final DC Universe Super Powers action figures just in time for the 30th anniversary of Kenner’s Super Powers toy line. Not only that, but each figure comes packaged on a retro Super Powers blister card!

DC Comics Super Powers 6” Action Figures by Mattel - Superman, Wonder Woman & Batman

As you know The Blot is more than a little obsessed with the ‘80s Super Powers toy line, and I absolutely love the idea of blister carded DC Universe Classics figures. I must not be the only one as Medicom has done it with their line of DC Comics 100% Be@rbricks, Kidrobot will be doing it with their upcoming DC Comics Mini Figures, and now Mattel will be doing with their DCUC figures.

DC Comics Super Powers 6” Action Figures by Mattel - Gold Superman & Green Lantern Hal Jordan as The Riddler

The final six DC Universe Super Powers figures are going to be done Four Horsemen style, and include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Gold Superman, Green Lantern as The Riddler, and Mr. Mxyzptlk, with the giant Kalibak as the series’ collect and connect figure. Since I wasn’t familiar with the Gold Superman and Green Lantern as The Riddler action figures, The Blot turned to our friends at Action Figure Insider for the scoop! According to Daniel Picket, Chief Insider at AFi, in 1986 Pacipa released a “Super Amigos” Riddler that was a repainted Green Lantern sold only in South America, while the gold Superman was not actually released but was planned as part of the line for Superman's 50th Anniversary.

DC Comics Super Powers 6” Action Figures by Mattel - Kalibak & Mr. Mxyzptlk

The first three figures will be released in September 2014, while the next three figures released in October 2014 exclusively at MattyCollector.com.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster - Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce

Captain America The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster - Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce

Everyone’s been wondering what role Robert Redford’s Alexander Pierce would play in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I mean this is legendary actor Robert Redford in a live action super hero film. The Blot’s read all kinds of theories based on Alexander Pierce the comic book character, but the latest spoilers hitting the internet are pretty freaking crazy! Don’t worry, no spoilers here, but beware they are everywhere right now! I’m just glad to see Redford get his very own one sheet character movie poster considering he’s not playing a traditional Marvel super hero.

Captain America 2 storms into theaters on March 26, 2014.
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“Fist of the First Men” Game of Thrones Screen Print by Mark Englert

“Fist of the First Men” Game of Thrones Screen Print by Mark Englert

Next month Ltd. Gallery will be hosting a pretty cool group art show based on the popular series of books A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Yes, that’s the same series of books the hit HBO television show Game of Thrones is based on. Mark Englert will be participating in the show, and he’s created a pretty epic print for it entitled “Fist of the First Men.” This art show is specifically based on the books, and Englert turned to a location that was not, in his opinion, done due justice on TV. And since the battle at the fist of the first men took place at night and involved a storm of flaming arrows, it gave Englert a great excuse to include a layer of glow in the dark inks!

“Fist of the First Men” by Mark Englert is a 12”x36” Game of Thrones screen print and features 4 colors (including metallic blue) and a layer of glow in the dark inks. This A Song of Ice and Fire print is limited to just 150 pieces and will retail for $60. Fans can pick one up from the Ltd. Gallery online store, while supplies last, during the show’s run (March 1st through March 23rd), as well as a final, special engagement at Emerald City Comicon March 28-30th.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Batman & TMNT Hikari Japanese Vinyl Figures by Funko

Batman Hikari Japanese Vinyl Figures by Funko

At Toy Fair 2014 Funko announced its newest toy line, Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figures! Scheduled to hit stores in spring/summer 2014, Hikari is a collectible toy line inspired by Japanese sofubi. Each limited edition figure will be cast in clear soft Japanese vinyl, comes hand numbered, and will be packaged in a special edition clear tube with an LED light that can be turned on and off to accentuate your displaying of these new Hikari toys.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Hikari Japanese Vinyl Figures by Funko - Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael & Michelangelo

DC Comics' Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be the first licenses released in Funko’s new Hikari line with more properties such as Star Wars, Marvel Comics, and Ghostbusters to follow in 2014. While The Blot really likes the concept behind these figures, they are not really as limited as you would expect for sofubi. Each character will have multiple colorways, and each colorway will have run sizes of 3,500 or more. While this is definitely less than your standard Pop! release, designer toy collectors typically expect much smaller run sizes. Nevertheless, The Blot can’t wait to get my hands on that glittery blue Batman!

There will be four colorways of the Batman Hikari Japanese Vinyl Figure: Glitter Blue Batman (LE 3737), Black Glitter Batman (LE 4192), Gold Glitter Batman (LE 4191) and Metallic Blue Batman (LE 4187). There will be seven Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Hikari Japanese Vinyl Figures: Glitter Donatello (LE 3755), Glitter Raphael (LE 3738), Glitter Leonardo (LE 3756), Glitter Micahelangelo (LE 3757), Gold Glitter Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (LE 4197), Metallic Raphael (LE 4193), Grey Glitter Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (LE 4198).
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First Look: New DC Comics x Kidrobot Vinyl Figures

Toy Fair 2014 - Kidrobot x DC Comics Blind Box Mini Figures

For The Blot the biggest announcement coming out of ToyFair 2014 was Kidrobot’s acquisition of the DC Comics license! Kidrobot will be releasing a ton of new officially licensed toys this year, but the only property they hadn’t leaked any information on coming into ToyFair was their collaboration with DC Comics. As you know The Blot’s a HUGE DC Comics fan and I have been seriously drooling over these ToyFair 2014 pics courtesy of ToyArk.com!

Toy Fair 2014 - Kidrobot x DC Comics Super Powers Mini Figures

The Blot especially loves seeing so many different Kidrobot x DC Comics offerings. According to Kidrobot’s ToyFair 2014 booth the toy company will be releasing a line of blind box DC Comics New 52 mini figures, a line of blind box DC Comics Labbits, individually carded DC Comics Labbits and a retro line of Super Powers DC Comics Mini Figures! The Blot’s kind of obsessed with all things Super Powers, especially blister card packaging, so you know I’m going to be all over this release.

Toy Fair 2014 - Kidrobot x DC Comics Mini Labbit Vinyl Figures

Toy Fair 2014 - Kidrobot x DC Comics Labbit Blind Box Series

What’s really cool about this release is the variety of characters Kidrobot will be including in their DC Comics toy lines. Of course you’ve got Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League, but there’s also Animal Man, Deadman, Blue Beetle, Firestorm, Swamp Thing and multiple Red Hood figures. But what’s a guy got to do to get a Booster Gold figure included in one of these releases!?! More details to come soon!!!
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