NYCC 2018 Exclusive Movies Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko – Scott Pilgrim, Predator & Coraline

Funko has announced a ton of movie themed New York Comic Con 2018 Exclusive Pop! vinyl figures, almost too many to highlight here! Some of The Blot’s favorite NYCC 2018 exclusive Pop! Movies vinyl figures include Scott Pilgrim FunkO's Knives Chau Pop! Cereal, Scott Pilgrim Katayanagi Twins Pop! 2 Pack, Coraline in PJs Pop! and the Fugitive Predator Pop!

Coraline Pop! Movies Vinyl Figures by Funko

The Blot is a huge fan of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline – both the book and Laika’s stop-motion animated feature film. So when Funko announced a new line of Coraline Pop! Movies vinyl figures, The Blot was ecstatic! I’ll take all the Coraline toys and figures I can get! The Coraline Pop! Movies Series includes Coraline with Cat Buddy, Coraline in Raincoat, The Other Mother, Coraline Doll and Mr. Bobinsky with Mouse. The Coraline in Raincoat Pop! even has a 1-in-5 chase variant Coraline in Raincoat and Hat.

Each Coraline Pop! vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, features one point of articulation and comes packaged in a full color displayable window box. Collectors can pre-order these new POP! Movies figures now at Entertainment Earth for $10.99 each here.

SDCC 2018 Exclusive Coraline Movie Poster Screen Print by Cesar Moreno x Mondo x Laika

Mondo has an incredible line up of San Diego Comic-Con exclusives once again this year, including this fantastic movie poster screen print for Laika’s first ever stop-motion animated film, Coraline, by artist Cesar Moreno! Collectors can purchase this hand numbered print at Mondo’s SDCC booth #435 starting when the doors open on Thursday, July 19th, for $50.

Handcrafted: From Coraline to Kubo Screen Print by Cesar Moreno x Mondo x LAIKA

Mondo has an incredible line up of Black Friday releases this year, including multiple prints, pins and vinyl figures. One of The Blot’s favorites is this wonderful “Handcrafted: From Coraline to Kubo” screen print by the super talented artist Cesar Moreno, and based on the stop-motion animated films of LAIKA. The poster itself was originally created in partnership with LAIKA for the Animating Life exhibit at the Portland Art Museum.

“Handcrafted: From Coraline to Kubo” by Cesar Moreno is a 24”x36” hand numbered screen print. The Standard Edition is limited to 750 pieces and will retail for $50, while the Glow in the Dark Variant is limited to 250 pieces and will retail for $70. Both versions will go on sale at 12pm CST this Friday, November 24th, at the Mondo online store.

SDCC 2017 Exclusive Coraline Bendy Doll Display Set by NECA

Based on the stop-motion movie adaptation of Neil Gaiman's best-selling book, this San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Exclusive Coraline Deluxe Display Set by NECA comes with a 7” clothed Coraline bendy doll, and folds out to create a fun and spooky scene. It even features green LED lights to add eerie ambiance! The Coraline bendy doll is dressed in colorful fabric pajamas, and includes a blanket accessory and a clear stand. The LED lights can be turned on and off via a hidden switch (located in the bottom of the box).

When open, the San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Exclusive Coraline Bendy Doll Display Set measures approximately 9.25” high with a 14” width and 10.75” deep footprint. What’s really cool is the entire piece can then be folded back into its own box for easy storage or portability. Limited to just 3,000 pieces, fans can purchase this collectible set at the NECA SDCC booth for $40.

Coraline Screen Print by Graham Erwin x Mondo

To celebrate Laika’s release of Kubo and the Two Strings on home video today, Mondo is releasing two officially licensed Laika movie poster screen prints: Kubo and the Two Strings by César Moreno (seen here) and Coraline by Graham Erwin! The Blot’s a huge fan of author Neil Gaiman and his Coraline is still my favorite Laika stop-motion animation film. Erwin did a fantastic job capturing the fun and spookiness of the film.

Coraline by Graham Erwin is a 24”x36” hand numbered screen print. The Regular Edition is limited to 225 pieces and will retail for $45, while the Variant is limited to 125 pieces and will retail for $65. Both editions go on sale at a random time today, November 22nd, at the Mondo online store.

LAIKA 10th Anniversary Enamel Pin Series by Tom Whalen & Mondo

The Blot has absolutely no idea when Mondo put this epic new LAIKA 10th Anniversary Enamel Pin Series by Tom Whalen up for pre-sale, but I have to own all four! I am an absolutely huge fan of LAIKA’s 3D stop-motion animated films, and Whalen did an amazing job on these portrait pins.

The LAIKA 10th Anniversary Enamel Pin Series includes Coraline, Bub the Ghost Dog from ParaNorman, Oil Can from The Boxtrolls and Little Hanzo from LAIKA’s newest film Kubo and the Two Strings. Each pin retails for just $10 (Bub the Ghost Dog is a 2 pin set for $15) at the Mondo online store.

Coraline Screen Print by Tom Whalen

The Blot loves me some Coraline! I bought the book when it first came out back in 2002 based on author’s Neil Gaiman’s name alone. But while the book is good, the LAIKA movie is great! I’m such a sucker for stop-motion animation and LAIKA did an incredible job translating the book to film. To commemorate Mondo’s release of the film’s soundtrack on vinyl today, Mondo is also releasing this new Coraline screen print by Tom Whalen. Boy are those freaking button eyes still creepy!

Coraline by Tom Whalen is an 18”x24” hand numbered screen print. Limited to 275 pieces, these movie posters will go on sale at the Mondo online store at a random time today, Tuesday, April 22nd, for $45 each.

Coraline Soundtrack Vinyl Record by Mondo with Cover Artwork by Michael De Pippo

Mondo is teaming up with LAIKA Animation Studios to release the Coraline soundtrack on deluxe limited edition vinyl for the very first time! LAIKA’s stop-motion animated feature film Coraline is one of The Blot’s all time favorite films, and I can’t wait to get my hands on this soundtrack. The film features music by Bruno Coulais, an original song by They Might Be Giants and cover artwork by artist Michael De Pippo.

The soundtrack to Coraline is haunting and beautiful. With the help of the Budapest Orchestra and Choir behind him, Bruno Coulais captures the dark child-like imagination of the titular protagonist with a menace and aplomb. Without seeing the film you can follow the musical journey of the story from Coraline’s angsty reality, to her dreamy uneasiness, to the ultimate unravelling.

The Coraline original motion picture soundtrack is pressed on 2xLP 180 gram 12” black vinyl records, with randomly inserted black and white swirl vinyl variants randomly inserted into the run. Think of this as a blind box for vinyl records! Music lovers can pick up this awesome OST at a random time on Tuesday, April 22nd, at the Mondo online store for $32.

Coraline Nike Dunk High Sneakers

This is definitely one movie tie-in The Blot never expected to see. Earlier this month Neil Gaiman, author of the Coraline novel, announced the impending release of limited edition Coraline x Nike Dunk sneakers. (link) The Coraline Nike Dunk sneakers feature prominently the story’s trademark black buttons, what looks to be hand stitching along its seams and glow in the dark soles. But if you want to add a pair of the Coraline Nike Dunks to your sneaker collection, the odds are against you. These cool shoes are limited to just 1,000 pairs and you can only get your hands on a pair by winning them directly from Coraline.com.


If you click here you can head to the official Coraline website to find out more about the Coraline Nike Dunk sneaker contest. According to the stop animation movie’s website, there will be a secret password given after the film’s end credits that you can then enter online for a chance to win the coveted Coraline Dunks. No word yet on when fans can start entering the secret password, but I would assume it will start the same day the movie debuts in theaters, February 6, 2009.


So, make sure you go see Coraline in two weeks on opening weekend and don’t forget to stay through its end credits for a chance at winning some very cool Coraline apparel! Here’s hoping they made a few pairs in larger sizes so maybe The Blot can get his hands on a size 14.

Coraline Official Trailer and Mystery Boxes

The official Coraline theatrical trailer has hit the internet and to no one’s surprise it looks really, really good. I don’t know what kind of advancements have been made in the technology used to film stop motion animation movies, but Coraline looks to have taken the art form to the next level. If you don’t believe me check out the film’s official trailer below:



On a side note, have you guys heard about or seen the mystery boxes sent out to bloggers around the world by the production company behind Coraline to promote the film’s release? Only fifty of these handmade chests were created and each one is different from the next in look and the contents inside. The boxes contain actual items used in the making of the film and include things such as hand written letters, photos and random props. This might just be one of the coolest movie promotions I’ve ever heard of! It's just too bad The Blot didn't make the cut.


If you’re interested in finding out more about these Coraline promo boxes and seeing the gifts 50 very lucky bloggers received then head here to find a list of links to every known blog that’s received a chest so far. The list is updated as more recipients come forward.

Coraline Alphabet Promo Movie Posters

Coraline is an upcoming horror/fantasy stop-motion animation movie based on the children’s novel of the same name by British author Neil Gaiman. In the spirit of full disclosure, I purchased the novel Coraline the week it came out in 2002 and it has sat on my bookshelf ever since. I keep meaning to read it (I really do), and it’s not even that long so I don’t know what my problem. It’s supposed to excellent and has won numerous literary awards since it was released, and yet still it sits there.


Why you might ask then did I purchase Coraline almost seven years ago? Because of Neil Gaiman, end of story. The guy is point blank one of the best writers in the world. His Sandman series published by the DC Comics imprint Vertigo is considered a masterpiece and many literary critics who know way more about the subject than I do consider his comic book series worthy of comparison to some of the best written stories of the modern era. Because of that I’ve started to read Gaiman’s other written works, most of which are not in comic book form.



From the director of The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach, Coraline is the story of a young girl who walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life – a better version. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous and her “Other” parents try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home. As you can tell from the story’s description, many have compared the movie to Alice In Wonderland and for good reason.



To start the official promotion of Coraline, Focus Features unveiled a set of alphabet themed promotional posters this week, with each letter poster being released exclusively on a different website. The Blot has found all 26 posters and is excited to bring them to you today. Each letter in Coraline’s set of alphabet promo movie posters represents something different from the movie, so click on each set of movie posters to find out what’s in store for audiences worldwide.



You can see Coraline in theaters starting on February 6th, 2009.