“T.K.O.” Screen Print by 8bitlexicon x All Star Press Chicago

To commemorate today’s Presidential Inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, All Star Press have teamed up with Florida artist 8bitlexicon to release this hilarious “T.K.O.” screen print.  Inspired by the classic Nintendo video game Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, the print features Mario, President Biden and President Trump for a truly one of a kind team-up.  All Star Press explained that “T.K.O.” celebrates “a Trump-less White House and hopefully a brighter future for all of us”.

“T.K.O.” by 8bitlexicon is an 8”x24” hand numbered 9 color screen print on 160 lb. Mohawk paper.  Limited to 50 pieces, it can be purchased now at AllStarPressChicago.com for $80.

DCon 2019 Exclusive Bitchy Rich Jail Edition Vinyl Figure by ABCNT x Mighty Jaxx

Mighty Jaxx will be at Designer Con 2019 later this month where they will be releasing this convention exclusive Jail Edition Bitchy Rich Vinyl Figure by ABCNT. This limited edition figure stands 8” tall and comes sporting some sweet prison garb. It can be purchased exclusively at the Mighty Jaxx DCon booth for $89.

SDCC 2018 Exclusive Resin Masters Carrying Case by DKE Toys & Darth Trump Resin Masters by Special Ed Toys

DKE Toys is excited to present their final San Diego Comic-Con 2018 exclusive, the Resin Masters Carrying Case! This vintage style red vinyl carrying case features the Sucklord and 24 other artists with art by Jason Chalker aka Manly Art. This empty case holds 24 figures and retails for just $50 at the DKE Toys SDCC booth #5045 for $50.

But that’s not all! The release of the San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Exclusive Resin Masters Carrying Case also kicks off DKE Toys’ new line of Resin Masters rein figures to go in the case. The first figure in this exciting series is an all white Darth Trump Resin Masters resin figure by Special Ed Toys. It is DKE Toys’ hope that eventually each of the 25 artists on the carrying case will produce their character in the same all white format to complete the collection and fill up your case. This 3.75” resin figure comes signed, includes all of the accessories seen here, and will retail for $35.

Bitchy Rich Madness Edition Vinyl Figure by ABCNT x Mighty Jaxx

ABCNT’s Bitchy Rich vinyl figure – an homage to President Trump – is back in an all new colorway inspired by DC Comics’ Clown Prince of Crime, The Joker! With the Madness Edition Bitchy Rich, the infamous loudmouth is back and not just rich, but he’s now the MAD Clown in Chief…or should it be the Liar in Chief?  Either way, this collaboration between Mighty Jaxx and ABCNT is set to make a very strong political statement.

To better suit his twisted tales, Bitchy Rich has changed his appearance – now with bleached chalk-white skin, money-green hair, and his face permanently plastered with a devilish Glasgow smile. His bow tie is in a dark shade to match his heart as he goes about his selfish ways. How can the world withstand the poisonous madness from this tiny sadistic man? The answer is in plain sight – by wielding stacks of dollar-bills!

Bitchy Rich Madness Edition Vinyl Limited Edition Art Figure stands 8” tall and includes a collectible Trump Card. Collectors can purchase this new colorway now at the Mighty Jaxx online store for $80.

Icons Unmasked “Trump Unmasked” Donald Trump x The Simpsons Polystone Art Toy Collectible by Alex Solis

The second release in Alex Solis’ new line of pop culture polystone art toy collectibles entitled Icons Unmasked is also the artist’s most timely. Check out Trump Unmasked, which unveils The Simpsons’ Charles Montgomery Burns (aka Mr. Burns) as the real brains behind our the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. This full color figure stands 7” tall and is limited to just 250 pieces. Foam packaged in a full color printed box and sporting a felt bottom, Unmasked Trump can be purchased now at the Oddworx online store for $80.

SDCC 16 Exclusive Make America Ape Again Resin Figure by Barely Human

Barely Human (aka John Black) has made this magnificent Planet of the Apes inspired 3.75” carded resin figure from his Plain Old Apes series. Each San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive Make America Ape Again resin figure stands 3.75” tall and includes a variety of accessories and interchangeable heads, as well as magnetic articulation in all the joints. What more can you ask for? This Comic-Con exclusive is limited to just 25 pieces and retails for $65 at the DKE Toys SDCC booth #5045.

Garbage Pail Kids 2016 Road to the White House Vinyl Figures by Funko

It’s been a while, but Funko is finally releasing new officially licensed Garbage Pail Kids vinyl figures! To commemorate the 2016 presidential election, with these GPK vinyl figures Funko pays homage to two of the biggest names in politics today, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. No Garbage Pail Kids collection is complete without Donald Dumpty and Billary Hillary! Pretty rad, right!?!

Each Garbage Pail Kids 2016 Road to the White House Vinyl Figure stands 4” tall and come packed in a full color window box perfect for display (and showcasing each character's grotesque details). Although these two GPK figures are not expected to hit store shelves until July 2016, but you can pre-order them now at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.

Campaign 2016: Road to the White House Pop! The Vote Figures by Funko

Funko has officially entered the 2016 race to the White House with its new line of Pop! The Vote vinyl figures!!! To kick off its presidential campaign for this new Pop! The Vote toy line, Funko is releasing three of the current American presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Whether you're ready for Hillary, feeling “the Bern”, or just want to “Make America Great Again”, there's something for everyone!

Each Campaign 2016: Road to the White House Pop! The Vote vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, has a rotating head and comes in a displayable window box. These three Presidents to be are not expected to hit store shelves until July 2016, but you can pre-order them now at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.

The Thin Red Line Between News and Gossip

The Blot had a request a few weeks back for more posts about “rumors” as one particular reader put it. I’m assuming the Russian Space Station (as she is commonly referred to) meant gossip, but since The Blot won’t go that low here’s some recent headlines that caught my attention and maybe fall somewhere in between News, Gossip and pointless Ramblings by me.

1. Buffy No More?

Us Weekly is reporting that Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar has legally changed her name. I know this is a shocker for many because who doesn’t love the three name moniker? I tried to pull it off but “The Blot Says…” just doesn’t roll off the tongue like “The Blot” does. The story is that for her and hubby Freddie Prinze, Jr.’s fifth wedding anniversary, SMG had her last name officially changed to Prinze. No word on whether or not Gellar will use Prinze professionally or stick with her signature three part name. (Zap2it.com) Gellar’s latest movie Southland Tales, written and directed by Donnie Darko’s Richard Kelly and also staring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Seann William Scott and Justin Timberlake arrived in select theaters this past weekend.

2. Acclaimed Filmmaker Kevin Smith Finds His Leads



Variety is reporting that The Blot’s favorite writer/director and creator of all things ViewAskew (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma) Kevin Smith has cast the lead roles in his new film Zack & Miri Make A Porno. The role of Zack will be played by newly christened comedy super star Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Superbad, 40-Year-Old Virgin) and the role of Miri will be played by Elizabeth Banks (Invincible, 40-Year-Old Virgin). Smith hasn’t had much success with movies not centered in the ViewAskew universe, i.e. Jersey Girl, but hopefully this film will be able to showcase Smith’s unique style of writing and comedy genius. (Link)

3. Japan wants Panettiere…and not for a celebrity appearance.

When The Blot saw this one the first thing I thought was “What?” Evidently Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere traveled to Japan and joined a group of Americans and Australians to protest the slaughter of Dolphins and Whales by Japanese fisherman. (Link) I’m guessing they knew they were breaking some laws because the article says they hightailed it out of Japan as soon as the protest was over. Now Japan has a warrant out for Panettiere. Normally I’d side with Panettiere and against animal cruelty but if it means getting rid of the cheerleader’s horrible storyline in Heroes this year maybe we should extradite her. HAHA, The Blot’s just kidding…but only because Heroes has gotten so much better in the last few weeks.

4. Celebrity Apprentice Contestants Announced

I, like most of America, used to love The Apprentice. Then sometime after the second season and before the end of the third season the show lost its allure. I’m not sure why exactly, it could be any number of reasons…whether I just got tired of Donald Trump, or the contestants just weren’t as appealing, or (and I think this might be the real reason) the show just got played out and was no longer original. Then again it could be because the competitions seemed to just be rehashed and the product placement became unbearable. Regardless when I heard there was going to be a celebrity edition my interest got piqued again. That is until the lineup came out.


You know a show has hit rock bottom when it’s draining the Reality TV landscape for contestants. At one time The Apprentice was on top of the Neilson ratings…that time has definitely passed us by. I don’t know if this counts as “celebrity” in your book, but bringing back first season contestant/Surreal Life cast member Omarosa just doesn’t cut it. Stephen Baldwin is kind of a name, but after seeing him embarrass himself on Celebrity Mole for a few seasons his allure is pretty tarnished too. About the only person I’m excited to see compete is former heavyweight boxing champ Lennox Lewis, who always came across as a pretty bright guy. If you’d like to read through the full list of contestants, which includes the likes of Kiss front man Gene Simmons (who also has his own reality TV show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, on A&E) and Olympic gold medalist softball pitcher Jennie Finch, you can check out the Yahoo article here.

Thanks to Whitney at Pop Candy for a few of these headlines...you can find headlines like these every week day at USA Today's Pop Candy blog.