SDCC 2024 Exclusive Kiki's Delivery Service Screen Print by Matt Taylor x Spoke Art

It’s been way too long since we’ve gotten one of Matt Taylor’s epic movie posters, but thanks to Spoke Art that changes this week!  Spoke Art is set to release this beautiful new movie poster for Kiki's Delivery Service by Taylor, which features the artist's signature color pallet. Details on this release are very slim, but it is a screen print and will be available in a Regular Edition and a Sepia Variant. It can be purchased at the Spoke Art SDCC booth #4900, and any remaining prints will go on sale at 10am on Thursday, August 1st, at Spoke-Art.com.

Cowboy Bebop Ein “See You Space Cowboy” Sparkle Variant Soft Vinyl Figure by Mondo – An Entertainment Earth Exclusive!

Entertainment Earth has just released a retailer exclusive colorway of Mondo’s adorable Cowboy Bebop Ein soft vinyl figure! Check out the “See You Space Cowboy” Sparkle Variant Ein soft vinyl figure, which is a shimmering tribute to everyone’s favorite data dog from Cowboy Bebop. This dazzling rendition of Ein boasts a glitter paint deco that adds a touch of sparkle to any collection. Ein measures 7” tall and 9” long, and comes with his iconic dog bowl and Brain Dream headset. Limited to just 230 pieces, Ein comes packaged in the very suitcase he escaped from the lab in. Fans can purchase this retailer exclusive now at Entertainment Earth for $84.99 here.

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Cowboy Bebop Ein Stray Dog Strut Timed Edition Soft Vinyl Figure by Mondo

This week, Mondo is launching a new line of Cowboy Bebop Collectibles with an adorable new soft vinyl figure of everyone’s favorite data dog, Ein! The Stray Dog Strut Timed Edition Ein measures 7” tall and 9” long, and comes with his dog bowl and Brain Dream headset. Ein also comes packaged in the suitcase he escaped from the lab in.

The Cowboy Bebop Ein Stray Dog Strut Timed Edition Soft Vinyl Figure goes on sale at 12pm CT on Tuesday, October 24th, and will be available for purchase through 11:59pm CT on Friday, October 27th, exclusively at MondoShop.com for $85.

SDCC 2022 Exclusive Cowboy Bebop Black Variant Screen Print by Craig Drake x Mondo

Mondo will be at San Diego Comic-Con this year – for the first time as part of the Funko Collective – where they will be releasing a ton of epic pop culture exclusives, including this rad SDCC 2022 Exclusive Cowboy Bebop Black Variant Screen Print by Craig Drake. This wonderful poster for the iconic anime series is a fantastic representation of Drake’s sleek ‘80s aesthetic.

Cowboy Bebop by Craig Drake is a 24”x36” hand numbered screen print.  Limited to just 150 pieces, this Comic-Con Exclusive Black Variant can be purchased exclusively at the Mondo SDCC booth #5137 on Friday, July 22nd, for $85. The Regular White Edition, limited to 270 pieces, will be sold online Friday at MondoShop.com for $60.

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).

Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli Tribute “I am an Animator” Giclee Print by Andrew Rowland x Bottleneck Gallery

Today, Bottleneck Gallery will be releasing this wonderful tribute to Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli by artist Andrew Rowland, entitled “I am an Animator”. As BNG explained, “Hayao Miyazaki is a living legend, and we’re celebrating decades of Studio Ghibli’s life-affirming animated works with our newest release from Andrew Rowland.”

“Andrew’s newest piece pays tribute to the visionary behind so many beloved Japanese films. Miyazaki’s work with Studio Ghibli has left an indelible mark on both animation and peoples’ lives, and Andrew’s print is filled with fondness and admiration. And soot sprites!” – Bottleneck Gallery

“I am an Animator” by Andrew Rowland is a 24”x18” hand numbered fine art giclee. 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. Both editions will go on sale at 12pm EDT today, Tuesday, August 25th, at BottleneckGallery.com.

SDCC 2020 Exclusive Naruto Action Vinyls Figures by The Loyal Subjects

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean the exclusives have been. The Loyal Subjects has just unveiled some of their 16 SDCC 2020 exclusives and they are aweosme! Check out these San Diego Comic-Con 2020 Exclusive Naruto Action Vinyls figures. These limited edition variants are limited to 150 pieces each. All 16 SDCC 2020 Exclusive Action Vinyls will go on sale at 10am PDT on Sunday, July 19th, at TheLoyalSubjects.com.

SDCC 2020 Exclusive Naruto Kurama Link Mode Action Figure by Toynami

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean the exclusives have been! Comic-Con at Home is just around the corner, and Toynami will be releasing this awesome SDCC 2020 Exclusive Shonen Jump Nauruto Shippuden Naruto Kurama Link Mode Action Figure! Limited to 1,000 pieces, this Naruto action figure can be pre-ordered now at toynamishop.com/2020-exclusives for $24.99.

Kurama, known as the Nine-Tails. Centuries of being regarded as a mindless monster and sought after as a tool for war caused Kurama to hate humans. After being sealed into Naruto Uzumaki, Kurama attempts to maintain its negative opinions about the world, but with Naruto’s insistence on treating it with respect, the fox overturns its hatred and willingly strives to use its power for the world's salvation.

SDCC 2020 Exclusive Naruto: Shippuden Itachi & Sasuke Uchiha Action Figure 2 Pack by Bandai

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean the exclusives have been. Entertainment Earth is releasing this really cool SDCC 2020 Exclusive Anime Heroes Naruto: Shippuden Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha Action Figure 2 Pack by Bandai. Based on the Naruto: Shippuden anime series, this box set includes the Uchiha brothers, Itachi and Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha’s only goal in life is to acquire the power needed to kill his brother Itachi Uchiha and take vengeance for his family’s death. Now, Naruto fans can bring that animosity to their dining room table and act out battles between the two to their heart’s content!

These Naruto: Shippuden action figures stand 6.5” tall, boast 16 points of articulation and includes interchangeable hands and character specific accessories. Both figures feature a metallic paint deco and Sharingan red eyes. Don't miss these Bandai Anime Heroes with their amazing features and deco, and the quality and realism anime fans love! Anime fans can pre-order the San Diego Comic-Con 2020 Exclusive Anime Heroes Naruto: Shippuden Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha Action Figure 2 Pack by Bandai now at Entertainment Earth for $49.99 here.

SDCC 2020 Exclusive Dragon Ball Super Dragon Stars Super Saiyan Gohan & Piccolo Action Figure 2 Pack by Bandai

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean the exclusives have been. Entertainment Earth is releasing this really cool SDCC 2020 Exclusive Dragon Ball Super Dragon Stars Series Super Saiyan Gohan and Piccolo Cape Version Action Figure 2 Pack by Bandai! Based on Dragon Ball Super anime television series, this box set features the powerful duo of Piccolo and Gohan, who have an undeniable bond because Piccolo trained Gohan and prepared him for many of the fights he faced.

These Dragon Ball Super action figures stand 6.5” tall, boast 16 points of articulation and includes interchangeable hands. Piccolo features a shiny metallic paint deco on his body, while Super Saiyan Gohan sports a shiny paint deco with smoke translucent hair and a cape with a shaded gray deco. DBZ fans can pre-order the San Diego Comic-Con 2020 Exclusive Dragon Ball Super Dragon Stars Series Super Saiyan Gohan and Piccolo Cape Version Action Figure 2 Pack by Bandai now at Entertainment Earth for $49.99 here.

DCon 2018 Exclusive Devilman Sutfin Variant Vinyl Figure by Mondo x Unbox Industries

Oh man, the exciting Designer Con announcements just keep on coming! Mondo has announced that it’s teamed up with artist Mike Sutfin to create a very special artist edition colorway of his Devilman vinyl figure for DCon. Is this purple colorway awesome or what!?! Produced by Unbox Industries, this epic, officially licensed Devilman vinyl figure is based on Sutfin’s killer Devilman screen print released by Mondo back in 2015.

The Designer Con 2018 Exclusive Devilman Sutfin Variant Vinyl Figure stands 12” tall, features five points of articulation, and is cast in soft vinyl. The Sutfin Variant will be released at 2pm on Saturday, November 17th, at the Mondo DCon booth #2219. Mike will even be in attendance to sign fans figures! But that’s not all… Mike has also worked his magic on a super limited run of 1-off custom Devilman vinyl figures, which he’s hand painted himself. These will also be available on Saturday at the Mondo booth.

DCon 2018 Exclusive Mospeada Print by Hyperactive Monkey x Toynami

Check out this killer, officially licensed Designer Con 2018 Exclusive Mospeada Print by Hyperactive Monkey and Toynami! As a big fan of Robotech, it’s cool to see Jerome Lu’s (of Hyperactive Monkey) take on one of the Japanese anime series that Robotech is based on. Mospeada by Hyperactive Monkey is a 13”x19” print on 14 point matte card stock. Collectors can purchase it at the Toynami DCon booth #2205 this weekend for just $20.

NYCC 2018 Exclusive Akira Art Print by Joshua Budich x Spoke Art

Spoke Art will be at New York Comic Con once again this year, and they’re bringing with them some incredible exclusives, like this beautiful Akira art print by Joshua Budich! This limited edition screen print will come signed and numbered, and will go on sale Thursday, October 4th, at the Spoke Art NYCC booth #675.

SDCC 2018 Exclusive Anime Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko – Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z & Heavy Metal

Funko finally unveiled their first wave of San Diego Comic-Con 2018 exclusives yesterday, and it’s full of anime themed Pop! vinyl figure! Funko’s San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Exclusives Wave 1 includes Sailor Moon Black Lady Pop!, Dragon Ball Z Dead Yamcha Pop!, Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyan Broly Pop!, Dragon Ball Z Gold Vegeta Pop!, and Heavy Metal Bloody Taarna Pop! (the first ever Heavy Metal Funko release!).

Mondo Exclusive Devilman Blue Variant Vinyl Figure by Mike Sutfin x Unbox Industries

Later today, Mondo will be releasing exclusively the third colorway of Mike Sutfin and Unbox Industries’ epic Devilman vinyl figure! Based on Sutfin’s killer Devilman screen print released by Mondo back in 2015, this epic vinyl figure was produced by Unbox Industries utilizing a combination of traditional sofubi style manufacturing and injection molding to perfectly capture the nuances of Mike's unique art style. Go Nagai's iconic Devilman has never looked so cool!

The Mondo Exclusive Devilman Blue Variant Vinyl Figure by Mike Sutfin and Unbox Industries stands 12” tall, features five points of articulation and is cast in soft vinyl. Packaged in a full color printed box and limited to just 400 pieces, collectors can pre-order this blue Devilman exclusively at the Mondo online store for $160. This fantastic new colorway will go on sale at noon CDT today, Tuesday, May 22nd.

Devilman GID Red Edition Vinyl Figure by Mike Sutfin x Unbox Industries

Mike Sutfin’s epic 3D take on Go Nagai's iconic Devilman is back in a killer new colorway! Check out this insane Glow in the Dark Red Edition Devilman, which originally debuted a few weeks back at the Shanghai Toy Show. To produce this super detailed figure, Unbox Industries utilized a combination of traditional sofubi style manufacturing and injection molding to perfectly capture the nuances of Mike's unique art style.

The Glow in the Dark Devilman vinyl figure by Devilman stands 32cm tall, is cast in soft vinyl and comes packaged in a printed box. Collectors can pre-order this new edition now at the Unbox Industries online store for $155.

Batman Ninja SH Figuarts Action Figures by Bandai Tamashii Nations

Later this year, Warner Bros will be releasing an exciting looking DC Comics anime directed by Junpei Mizusaki, Batman Ninja! It’s been described as a “Japanese animated period martial arts superhero film,” whatever the heck that means. But what’s really cool about this film is its character designs are by Takashi Okazaki, the creator of Afro Samurai! To commemorate the release of the movie, Bandai Tamashii Nations is producing a line of Batman Ninja SH Figuarts action figures.

Check out these insane Ninja Batman and The Joker Demon King Of The Sixth Heaven SH Figuarts 6.5” action figures! Each super detailed and articulated figure includes tons of character specific accessories, alternative heads and interchangeable hands. Ninja Batman features a removable, posable cape to enhance his dramatic silhouette, while The Joker comes with some of the most unique accessories The Blot has ever seen, two fans! Collectors can pre-order both Batman Ninja SH Figuarts Action Figures now at Entertainment Earth for $59.99 (plus free shipping) each here.

Devilman Vinyl Figure by Mike Sutfin x Unbox Industries

Unbox Industries’ final release of 2017 is also one of The Blot’s favorite releases of the year! After over a year of teases, check out the final version of Mike Sutfin’s epic take on Devilman!!! In 2015, Mondo and Mike Sutfin joined forces to conceive a collaborative print project inspired by the legendary Go Nagai's Devilman franchise. This resulted in a fantastic screen print released at MondoCon 2015. Fast forward to 2017, Unbox took over the creative reins to push Mike's original design into a three-dimensional soft vinyl figure under Sutfin’s watchful eye, which was eventually granted approval by Go Nagai himself.

For this release, the Unbox team pulled together a variety of production techniques to create this unique interpretation without forfeiting the artist’s original concept. By utilizing a combination of traditional “sofvi” style manufacturing and injection molding the team captured the nuances of Mike's style perfectly.

The Devilman Vinyl Figure by Mike Sutfin stands 32cm tall, is cast in soft vinyl and comes packaged in a printed box. Collectors can pre-order this killer new figure now at the Unbox Industries online store for $120.

Akira Screen Print by Marko Manev x Hero Complex Gallery

After debuting at WonderCon 2017 last weekend, Hero Complex Gallery has released this awesome new Akira screen print by Marko Manev! The Blot’s really loving this colorful new print based on the iconic 1988 anime film, which itself was based on the beloved ‘80s manga series. One little touch that I really appreciate is Manev’s inclusion of the film’s title block at the bottom making this a real movie poster.

“Akira” by Marko Manev is a 24”x36” hand numbered 6 color screen print. Limited to 325 pieces, this print can be purchased now at the Hero Complex Gallery online store for $60.

Ghost in the Shell “The Major” Screen Prints by Craig Drake x Hero Complex Gallery

After debuting at WonderCon 2017 last weekend, Hero Complex Gallery has released Craig Drake’s beautiful Ghost in the Shell screen prints online! The regular edition “The Major” screen print is based on the new live action Ghost in the Shell film in theaters now starring Scarlett Johansson, while the Japanese variant “The Major” is Drake’s own person recasting of the film with actress Sonoya Mizuno in the lead role as Major Motoko Kusanagi.

The Ghost in the Shell “The Major” Regular Edition Screen Print by Craig Drake measures 36”x24”, while the Japanese Variant measures 24”x36”. Both versions are limited to 225 pieces and retail for $65. Collectors can purchase them both now at the HCG online store.