Power Stone GID Vinyl Figure by The Bots x UVD Toys – A Strangecat Toys Exclusive

Later today Strangecat Toys will be releasing a new grumpy stone by The Bots! Check out the Power Stone, which may – or may not – grant its owner the ability to channel great cosmic powers.  Inspired by Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet, the Power Stone is a 2”x2” glow in the dark vinyl figure.  Limited to just 100 pieces, the GID Power Stone will come packaged in a bag with a colorway specific header card. It can be purchased at 12pm ET today, Friday, January 15th, at StrangecatToys.com for $20.  Don’t miss the chance to take the power into your own hands!

Batman “Gotham’s Shadow” Screen Print by Ben Wills x Bottleneck Gallery

It’s Batman Day at Bottleneck Gallery with the release of seven new DC Comics prints!  One of which is this really fun “Gotham’s Shadow” screen print by artist Ben Wills.  As BNG explained, “Ben’s clever print for Penguin’s iconic symbol, and sneaky weapon, is a bright, creative, and minimalistic approach to the many symbols in Batman lore!”

Gotham’s Shadow by Ben Wills is a 16”x24” hand numbered Batman screen print.  Limited to 125 pieces, this DC Comics screen print (and so much more) will go on sale at 12pm ET today, Friday, January 15th, at BottleneckGallery.com for $40.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vinyl Figures by Danil Yad x Mighty Jaxx

Mighty Jaxx is teaming up with artist Danil Yad on an exciting new series of officially licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vinyl figures!  Yad lends his signature style to the four coolest half-shell heroes out there – Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo – giving the TMNT a truly unique look.  Each figure comes holding their signature weapon and standing on a triangular pizza base with their name on it that can be combined with the three other turtles.

These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vinyl Figures by Danil Yad stand 8” tall and can be purchased at MightyJaxx.rocks individually for $199 each or as a 4 figure set for $699.  The first 100 customers to purchase the full set on the Mighty Jaxx website will receive an additional 15” graffiti display wall for free.

Johnny Cupcakes 20th Anniversary Vintage Collection T-Shirts

It’s hard to believe that Johnny Cupcakes, one of The Blot’s favorite indie brands, is celebrating its 20th anniversary!  To celebrate this huge milestone, JC is rebaking some of their favorite (and their customer’s favorite) designs throughout 2021.  While most releases this year will have a special 20 year emblem printed on the back or sleeve, these occasional vintage JC t-shirts will also have this “VINTAGE RECIPE” hem print along with a “rebaked date”.  These small, clean details not only commemorate this epic journey Johnny Cupcakes has been on, but it also separates these rebakes from the original releases.

To kick off the 20 Years of Johnny Cupcakes Celebration, JC has released 3 vintage favorites: the Nintendo inspired “Powermitt 2.0”, the Hook homage “Capn Cook 2.0”, and the Karate Kid “Cobra Kakes 2.0”.  Johnny Cupcakes brought back some heavy hitters with these three pop culture homages!  What classic JC tees are you hoping are rereleased this year!?!

All three Johnny Cupcakes 20th Anniversary Vintage Collection T-Shirts seen here are available now at JohnnyCupcakes.com in mens and womens styles, sizes S-5XL, for $39.99 each.

Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Screen Prints by Florey x Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery celebrates Rey Skywalker and her Star Wars Sequel Trilogy with an epic new series of screen prints by artist Florey!  As BNG explained, “Florey’s new set of Star Wars prints portrays Rey’s journey from orphaned scrapper to Jedi to legacy-carrying heroine. Rey’s evolution through each film was thrilling, and Florey’s captured the friends, trials, and tribulations that Rey faces throughout the trilogy.”

Forey’s new Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Screen Print Series includes three prints, one for each film: “New Friends”, “Training”, and “Generations”.  Each poster is a hand numbered 12”x24” screen print.  The Regular Edition of each Star Wars poster is limited to 175 pieces and will retail for $40 ($115 for a matching number set), while the Variant Edition of each Star Wars poster is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $45 ($130 for a matching number set).  All six Star Wars prints will go on sale at 12pm ET today, Thursday, January 14th, at BottleneckGallery.com.

FLCL Canti Action Figures by 1000 Toys

1000 Toys is taking us back to the cult-classic anime series FLCL with a new line of fully articulated Canti action figures!  These figures are a complete rework of the Canti toy originally released by Sentinel in 2012.  Based on those original designs, these FLCL Canti action figures are now made of plastic and die-cast metal for improved articulation and balance.

The Blue Version Canti robot comes with his signature poncho, goggles, mask, and shotgun that can be used to replicate his appearance in the series, while the Red Version Canti robot symbolizes his possession of the massive power of Atomsk!

Collectors can pre-order these PREVIEWS Exclusive FLCL Canti Action Figures by 1000 Toys now at Entertainment Earth here. The Blue Version retails for $119.99, while the Red Version retails for $89.99 (both include free shipping in the USA).

Grateful Dead Screen Print by Dan Mumford x Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery continues its popular Grateful Dead Artist Print Series with a rad new poster by artist Dan Mumford! As BNG explained, “Dan’s Grateful Dead piece is a shrine dedicated to all of the Deadheads throughout time. Despite the Dead being from a bygone era, their music continues to live on and inspire others, and Dan’s print shines a light on that.”

Grateful Dead by Dan Mumford is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print.  The Regular Edition is limited to 125 pieces and will retail for $40, while the Variant is limited to 50 pieces and will retail for $50.  There’s also a Glow in the Dark Variant that is limited to just 25 pieces and will retail for $50.  All three colorways go on sale at 12pm ET today, Wednesday, January 13th, at BottleneckGallery.com.

Guardians of the Galaxy Foil Variant Screen Print by Gabz x Grey Matter Art

Grey Matter Art is following up their previously released Guardians of the Galaxy movie poster by popular Polish graphic designer and illustrator Grzegorz Domaradzki (aka Gabz) with an all new foil variant!!!  As GMA explained, “We were so thrilled with Gabz’s work last time that we’ve decided to come back and revisit the poster, but this time with a twist! We’re introducing this print as a new color Variant printed on Holo Foil Paper! The gorgeous new colorway really lets us see this poster in a new light, and combined with the nuanced hints of foil paper, really help accentuate the poster in a fun new way!”

Guardians of the Galaxy Foil Variant Edition by Grzegorz Domaradzki is a 24”x36” hand numbered screen print on holo foil paper.  Limited to 325 pieces, this foil variant Marvel movie poster will go on sale at 1pm ET on Thursday, January 14th, at GreyMatterArt.com for $60.

Duck Hunt “Shoot That Duck” Nintendo Screen Print by Eric Tan x Gallery 1988

One of Gallery 1988’s most popular prints ever – Eric Tan’s Duck Hunt inspired “Shoot That Duck” – is back with a new variant for a limited time!  Gallery 1988 has had requests to reprint this Nintendo poster for almost a decade, and a new colorway is finally being released.  Best of all, it’s a timed edition that will be available for 72 hours.  So now any fan that wants one of these fantastic prints can finally add it to their collection.

“Shoot That Duck” by Eric Tan is an 24”x18” signed and numbered 2 color Nintendo screen print.  This Duck Hunt poster is a timed edition that is available now through noon PT on Thursday, January 14th, at NineteenEightyEight.com/products/tanhunt for $50.

SpongeBob SquarePants Lil’ Maxx Blind Box Series by Mighty Jaxx

Mighty Jaxx has released its second Lil’ Maxx blind box series based on the popular Nickelodeon animated television series, SpongeBob SquarePants!  This exciting new SpongeBob SquarePants Lil’ Max mini figure series will include 12 different characters with 3 different rarity tiers. 

The SpongeBob SquarePants Lil’ Maxx Series includes SpongeBob SquarePants (Rarity: 7/12), Patrick (7/12), Sandy Cheeks (7/12), Squidward (7/12), Flying Dutchman (4/12), Mr Krabs (4/12), Mermaidman (4/12), Plankton (4/12), Quickster SpongeBob (1/12), Glow in the Dark Flying Dutchman (1/12), Elastic Waistband Patrick (1/12), and Barnacleboy (1/12).

Each SpongeBob SquarePants Lil’ Maxx figure stands approximately 3” tall and is made from a combination of ABS and PVC. This new blind box series is available now at MightyJaxx.rocks for $9.99 per blind box or a full case of 12 blind boxes for $119.88.

Guns N’ Roses Flocked Screen Print by Anthony Petrie x Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery is kicking off a new Guns N’ Roses Artist Print Series with a killer flocked screen print by artist Anthony Petrie!  As BNG explained, “GNR have left an indelible mark on both our youth and rock ‘n roll history, and we’re unbelievably excited to be working with them on a series of prints dedicated to their greatness. We’ve chosen some of our favorite artists for this series, and first up is Anthony Petrie!”

“Anthony’s image interprets the iconography of GNR into an epic and modern image. To complement the image, and the band’s vibe, the screen print will be flocked, adding a layer of fuzzy, velvety feel to the poster.” – Bottleneck Gallery

Guns N’ Roses by Anthony Petrie is a 24”x36” hand numbered flocked screen print.  The Regular Edition is limited to 200 pieces and will retail for $50, while the Variant is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $60.  Both versions will go on sale at 12pm ET today, Tuesday, January 12th, at BottleneckGallery.com.

The Passion of Joan of Arc Screen Print by Zi Xu x Mondo x Black Dragon Press

Mondo is kicking off 2021 with two new collaborations with their UK friends at Black Dragon Press. Check out this haunting new movie poster for Carl Theodore Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc by artist Zi Xu.

“Zi Xu is a new artist for us, but we suspect we will be working with her again and again. Like Dreyer's tragic masterpiece, Zi’s The Passion of Joan of Arc doesn’t pull any punches; it’s a gut-wrenching portrayal of Joan of Arc that gets you right in the feels. At the same time energetic and sobering, this poster delivers.” – Mondo

The Passion of Joan of Arc by Zi Xu is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print.  It will be released in two editions: a Mondo Exclusive Red Variant and a Black Dragon Press Exclusive UK Variant. Each is limited to just 50 pieces and will retail for $55.  Both versions of this movie poster will go on sale at 11am CT today, Tuesday, January 12th, at both MondoShop.com and BlackDragonPress.co.uk.

Nostalghia Screen Print by Nicolas Delort x Mondo x Black Dragon Press

Mondo is kicking off 2021 with two new collaborations with their UK friends at Black Dragon Press. First up is a new movie poster for Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalghia by artist Nicolas Delort.

“Nicolas Delort's art direction in our previous Tarkovsky posters was just about perfect, so we had to ask him to return for the latest poster in the series, Nostalghia, Tarkovsky’s study of homesickness. Delort’s masterful use of composition really shines through in this appropriately beautiful and elegant poster.” – Black Dragon Press 

Nostalghia by Nicolas Delort is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print.  Limited to 200 pieces, this movie poster will go on sale at 11am CT today, Tuesday, January 12th, at both MondoShop.com and BlackDragonPress.co.uk for $55.

Death Folk Pop 2021 Painting Series by Mike Egan

The Blot was thrilled to learn that artist Mike Egan would be revisiting his popular Death Folk Pop series of paintings in 2021!  As Mike explained, “As I’m getting older I’ve been reflecting back on my life and thinking about what has influenced me over the years. As a child of the 80s the one thing that keeps jumping out at me is pop culture. The toys I played with, the cartoons, video games, movies, etc. These characters have been great friends to me growing up.”

“This is why I wanted to continue my “Death Folk Pop” series in the new year. These paintings have become a way for me to say goodbye to a younger me. But also a way for me to look back at my life and remember the good times I had with friends bonding over our love for music, toys, etc.” – Mike Egan

The first two pieces in Egan’s newly ongoing Death Folk Pop series is the Marvel Comics inspired “Spider-Man Holding a Skull” and the Star Wars inspired “Death Star” featuring Darth Vader and Stormtroopers.  Each painting comes signed and titled on the back and is painted with acrylic on a cradled wood panel that measures 20”x20”.  Head over to MikeEganArt.com/shop to find out more or email Mike directly at 1977egan@gmail.com.  Mike has a list of characters he wants paint, but is also open to commissions or other ideas.

Transformers Bumblebee Vinyl Bust by Quiccs x Mighty Jaxx x Hasbro

Got Soundwave? Add Bumblebee for the ultimate Party Night set up! Not to be outdone by the Decepticons at Party Night, the Autobots throw their hat in the ring with this rad new Transformers Bumblebee Vinyl Bust by Quiccs x Mighty Jaxx! Spitting the most fire robot flow, Bumblebee takes charge of the stage and shows Soundwave who is the true master of the stage. With his extra shiny metallic sheen, all eyes and ears are on Bumblebee as he commands the stage with his mic and bling. Continue the Transformers rave with the one-and-only Bumblebee!

Officially licensed by Hasbro, this Transformers Bumblebee Vinyl Bust by Quiccs stands 6” tall and is 8.5” wide. Limited to just 500 pieces, this epic Generation 1 vinyl figure can be pre-ordered at MightyJaxx.rocks now for $249 (with free shipping worldwide).

Good Brothers Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson Wrestling Ultimates Deluxe Action Figures by Super7

After months of teases, Super7 has officially put up for pre-order their newest Professional Wrestling Ultimates! Deluxe Action Figures featuring the Good Brothers, “The Big LG” Doc Gallows and “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson! Gallows and Anderson are internationally traveled multi-time tag team champions, the current IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champions, and the creators and co-hosts of the Talk'n Shop Podcast and TNSmania.com.  The Good Brothers’ reputation was formed in Japan and has continued around the globe capturing a plethora of tag team titles thanks, in no small part, to their devastating finisher, The Magic Killer!  

Each 7” super articulated deluxe action figure comes straight from the ring to you accurately painted, detailed, and featuring a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories packaged in a deluxe slip-case window box. Fans can pre-order both Good Brothers Ultimates! Action Figures now at Entertainment Earth for $44.99 each here.

The Big LG is one tough brother, hoot! As one half of the Good Brothers, the IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Champions, Doc Gallows is the type of guy to let his opponent know they were in a fight, especially after he hits them with the Big Boot. When the dust settles, it’s beerskis in hand and championships around waists… and that’s too sweet!

The Machine Gun is as dangerous as he sounds. After forming one of the most successful wrestling stables ever and winning multiple tag team titles in Japan, Karl Anderson made his way back to the United States alongside his tag team partner, Doc Gallows. Since then, they’ve added more gold to their collection including the IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Championship. Beerskis for the champskis!

Cherry Moon Garden Mini Figure Series by Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters & 1983

Circus Posterus is teaming up with 1983 to release this wonderful new Cherry Moon Garden mini figure series by artists Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters!  This is the first collaborative series by CP with their new toy partners, 1983.  This exciting new Cherry Moon Garden mini figure series features 10 awesome new characters that stand 3-4” tall and are sold blind box style.

The Cherry Moon Garden Mini Figure Series by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters includes Calla, Rose, Lady Vileplume, Kirara, Lily, Emily, Mr. Nut, Ben, Daisy, and Robeca.  Collectors can purchase this series now at CircusPosterus.com/product-category/3d/ for $13 per blind box or a full case of 10 blind boxes for $125, which will include a complete series Cherry Moon Garden figures.  Best of all, if you purchase a full case now at Circus Posterus it comes with a signed “Trumpet Tea” archival mini print!

Black Panther Marvel Linocut Print by Attack Peter x Sideshow Collectibles

Sideshow Collectibles has launched a killer new line of Marvel Comics Linocut Prints by artist Attack Peter (aka Peter Santa-Maria)!  Each Black Panther Linocut on Lokta Paper is handcrafted and one of a kind, created using certified archival printmaking ink on handmade Nepalese Lokta paper.  This stylish depiction of the King of Wakanda uses detailed hatching and bold swathes of black ink to capture the dynamic motion and intricate designs in T’Challa’s vibranium-woven suit in action. Flanked by two prowling panthers, Black Panther is framed by a halo of spears while the futuristic skyline of Wakanda itself rises behind him, tall and proud.

Black Panther by Attack Peter is 20”x30” signed and numbered linocut block print on handmade Nepalese lokta paper with oil-based certified archival printmaking ink.  It is limited to 120 pieces and retails for $100.  There is also a Wood Variant, which is limited to 150 pieces and retails for $215.  It is an 18”x24” UV fine art print on ½” sustainable plywood and comes framed.  Both versions are available for pre-order now at Sideshow.com/types/art-print/.

NJPW Tetsuya Naito & Jay White Chibi Brawlers Mini Figures by Pro Wrestling Tees x Nerds Clothing

Pro Wrestling Tees has teamed up with Nerds Clothing to release a new line of Micro Brawlers, entitled Chibi Brawlers!  This cool new line of mini figures reimagines professional wrestlers from around the world in the popular Japanese chibi style.  To kick off this adorable new line of 3” figures, PWT is releasing two former New Japan Pro Wrestling world heavyweight champions, Tetsuya Naito (of Los Ingobernables de Japon) and Jay White (of Bullet Club)!

These limited edition NJPW Chibi Brawlers – designed by Nerds Clothing – go on sale at 5pm CT today, Friday, January 8th, at ProWrestlingTees.com for $14.99 each.  The Tetsuya Naito and Jay White Chibi Brawlers come packaged individually on a character specific blister card.

David Bowie “The Sound of Light” Screen Print by Sam Gilbey x ECHO

ECHO (a new division of Road Crates, Inc) has announced a new officially licensed David Bowie Print Series that debuts today, Friday, January 8th, on what would have been Bowie’s 74th birthday!  As ECHO explained, “A selection of today’s biggest and brightest visual artists create works inspired by the man who has transcended the boundaries of music, art and fashion for over five decades. The series will showcase work by some of today’s hottest artists, including N.C. Winters, Ken Taylor, Jermaine Rogers, Frank Kozik, Gabz, Luke Martin, Tara McPherson, Justin Hampton, Miles Tsang, Sam Gilbey, and other surprise artists to be announced.”

This exciting new David Bowie Print Series kicks off with “The Sound of Light” by Sam Gilbey.  It is an 18”x24” hand numbered 15 color screen print, which will be available in four limited edition colorways.  The Gallery Edition is limited to 200 pieces, the Rainbow Foil Variant is limited to 100 pieces, and the Gold Foil Variant is limited to 100 pieces.  This beautiful new posters will go on sale at 9am PT today at EchoPrintGallery.com.

There’s also a surprise Subscription Variant that is exclusive to ECHO’s David Bowie Print Series 2021 Subscription.  Subscribers will receive exclusive Subscription Variants of all 12 prints in the 2021 series. These variants will be screen printed on creamy pearlescent gallery stock with a semi-metallic finish.  In addition to the 12 series prints, subscribers will also receive an additional (and exclusive) 13th print, plus a host of other cool surprises shipped directly to their doorstep in three separate shipments during 2021. Only 80 of these Subscription Sets are available!

Target Exclusive Transformers Gold Armor Bumblebee ReAction Figure by Super7

Did you know that Target has secretly released a third retailer exclusive Transformers Generation 1 ReAction Variant Action Figure by Super7?  The Blot had no idea this Target Exclusive Transformers Gold Armor Bumblebee ReAction Figure even existed!  Then again, shouldn’t this metallic Bumblebee really be called Goldbug instead?

This non-transforming Transformers G1 retro action figures stands 3.75” tall, features 5 points of articulation, and comes on a full color blister cards featuring brand new colorway specific retro-style Transformers art.  Gold Armor Bee is starting to appear in the wild at your local Target now for around $17.99.

Super7's First Sofubi Vinyl Figure Release of 2021!

Super7 is kicking off 2021 with a new wave of original S7 sofubi characters!  The Blot absolutely loves the fact that Super7 seems to be back to a regular release of their signature creations cast in wonderful soft Japanese vinyl.  Head to Super7.com this Friday, January 8th, to purchase these 5 rad new colorways!

This January 2021 batch of sofubi figures includes the mascot size translucent red Wing Kong ($125), a lavender Pocket Rose Vampire 2” figure by Josh Herbolsheimer ($35) and red and brown 3” Kandy Kaiju characters Milton, Foster and Pie Guy for $20 each.

Indiana Jones Trilogy Giclee Prints by Ben Harman x Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery is kicking off 2021 with a new set of prints by Ben Harman for the original Indiana Jones trilogy! As BNG explained, “Ben’s set of Indiana Jones prints focuses on Indy and the memorable caves, catacombs, and tombs he adventures through in the original trilogy of films. The verticality of Ben’s prints really puts into perspective how perilous Indy’s journeys are, and spotlights the intricate set scenery of each film.”

Each Indiana Jones movie poster by Ben Harman is a 12”x36” hand numbered fine art print.  “Chamber of the Ark”, “Doom” and “Crusade” will be available as a Regular Edition and a Monotone Variant.  Each Regular Edition is limited to 250 pieces and will retail for $45 (or $130 for a matching number set), while each Variant Edition is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $50 (or $145 for a matching number set).  All six Indiana Jones posters will go on sale at 12pm ET today, Thursday, January 7th, at BottleneckGallery.com.

Influential Figures Solo Art Show by Lou Pimentel at Gallery1988

This Friday, January 8th, Lou Pimentel’s new solo art show, Influential Figures, opens at Gallery1988 in Los Angeles.  For this exciting new show, Lou has created 37 original watercolor paintings inspired by vintage action figures and pop culture icons.  Each watercolor painting ranges in size from 6”x9” to 11”x14” and is then mounted onto a laser cut backer board with a silk-screened wood back. The corresponding classic vintage-style action figure is then mounted onto the art with a blister to make the final pieces.

Originally dubbed Vintage Gold, the Influential Figures art show, curated by DKE Toys, is a continuation of the series that premiered at New York Comic Con in 2018 with the first 20 pieces (seen here) and followed by another 20 pieces for NYCC 2019 (seen here).  The complete show will be available for viewing and sale at gallery1988.com starting at 12pm PST on Friday, January 8th. Following the virtual launch, at 1:30pm PST Gallery1988 is hosting an Instagram livestream virtual gallery tour with artist Lou Pimentel and Jensen Karp at Instagram.com/Galleries1988.

“For the Vintage Gold series I traveled back in time to my childhood. I remember the feeling of walking down the toy aisle and seeing all the fun, bright packages that contained the figures I so desperately wanted. I wanted to channel that energy, and excitement into my paintings. I wanted the inner child in all of us to say I WANT THAT!!” – Lou Pimentel