Metroid “Samus” Screen Print by Paul Rentler

The Blot is a huge fan of Paul Rentler’s artwork, so I was really excited to find out he’d released a new Metroid print featuring the iconic Nintendo video game’s protagonist, Samus! As Rentler explained, “I made them for my upcoming GDEX appearance in September (5-7), but I saved a few signed and numbered ones for you to snag early”.

“Samus” by Paul Rentler is an 18”x24” signed and numbered 3 color Metroid screen print on high quality French Paper card stock. This limited edition poster can be purchased now at PaulRentler.com for $35.

SDCC 2024 Exclusive Purridge Double Dragonfruit Neon Edition Plush by Furry Feline Creatives

Furry Feline Creatives are heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2024 in a few weeks where they will be releasing two SDCC 2024 Exclusive Purridge Dragonfruit Neon Edition Plush Dolls! Are you ready to cuddle up with the fiercest, fruitiest felines in the galaxy? These Purridge Double Dragonfruit Plush are inspired by the classic beat 'em up action of the Double Dragon video game. These aren’t your ordinary stuffed animals – they’re a blend of cuddly cats and the exotic zest of dragonfruit, with a twist of retro gaming fun.

Each San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Exclusive Purridge Double Dragonfruit Neon Edition Plushmeasures 11”x8”x7” using soft anti-pill fleece, felt and polyfill made 100% by hand by Cheri Ong.  These adorable plush can be purchased at the Furry Feline Creatives SDCC booth or online now at Furry-Feline.com for $55 each or $100 for a pair.

SDCC 2024 Exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retro Game Edition Deluxe Minimates Box Set by Diamond Select Toys

Diamond Select Toys has unveiled four awesome San Diego Comic-Con 2024 exclusives, including this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retro Game Edition Deluxe Minimates Box Set. The newest box set of Minimates in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line takes you back to 1990, when the hit arcade game began its takeover of the world! Featuring 8-pixel versions of the four Turtles, this convention exclusive box set of 2” figures is designed to look like a video game cartridge, and is removable from its full-color outer box. Limited to just 1,000 pieces, it is sure to side-scroll off the shelves! TMNT fans can purchase it at the Diamond Select SDCC booth and online at DiamondSelectToys.com for $30.

Super Mario Bros. “Yoshimera” Kaiju Resin Statue by Mark Pendley x Bottleneck Gallery

Today, Bottleneck Gallery is releasing this epic Yoshimera Kaiju Resin Statue by artist Mark Pendley, which is inspired by Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. video game franchise. As BNG explained, “We’ve been hard at work cooking up new monsters in the Kaiju Kitchen, and we’re proud to present head chef Mark Pendley’s newest concoction, Yoshimera. Mark, better known as More Horrific, cooked up a Kaiju worthy of a Michelin (super)star, and we’re stoked with how large and inspired the figure turned out.” This is one release any fan of Yoshi or kaiju monsters won’t want to miss out on!

Yoshimera by Mark Pendley is an 11.25” tall hand painted solid cast Super Mario Bros. resin statue. The Regular Edition is limited to 200 pieces and will retail for $145, while the Gold Variant is limited to 100 pieces and will retail for $145. Both colorways go on sale at 12pm ET on Thursday, May 9th, at BottleneckGallery.com.

SDCC 2022 Mario Kart Pink Gold Peach Vehicle by Hot Wheels x Mattel

Mattel has announced a killer line-up of San Diego Comic-Con 2022 exclusives, including this beautiful SDCC 2022 Mario Kart Pink Gold Peach Vehicle by Hot Wheels! Mario Kart’s Princess Peach is pretty in pink (gold) in this new limited edition Comic-Con exclusive, which Mattel has partnered with Nintendo to unlock. The Hot Wheels Mario Kart Pink Gold Peach shines on any track all the way to the checkered flag. It can be purchased at the Mattel SDCC booth and online at MattelCreations.com starting at 9am PT on Friday, July 22nd.

Pokemon “Bidoof” Screen Print by Nicole Gustafsson x Mondo

For the first time ever Mondo is releasing an officially licensed Pokemon poster!  Check out “Bidoof” by artist Nicole Gustafsson, which features one of the most loveable Pokemon to ever roam the Sinnoh region. As Mondo explained, “We are beyond excited to celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1st! Working with The Pokémon Company has been a dream for years, and being one of the first North American companies to collaborate on a project like this is an unbelievable honor.”

Bidoof by Nicole Gustafsson is an 18”x24” timed edition hand numbered screen print. It goes on sale at 11am CT today, Thursday, July 1st, at MondoShop.com for $50 and will be available through 11:59pm CT on Monday, July 5th.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening “The Dream Will End” by Nicolas Delort x Bottleneck Gallery

Check out the The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening inspired screen print “The Dream Will End” by artist Nicolas Delort and Bottleneck Gallery!  As BNG explained, “Nicolas Delort’s magnificent ode to one of the best Zelda, and Game Boy in general, games focuses on the grand scale of Link’s quest to wake up the Wind Fish on Koholint Island. We’re enamored with Nico’s take on a childhood favorite of ours.”

The Dream Will End by Nicolas Delort is a 24”x36” hand numbered The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening screen print.  The Regular Edition is limited to 135 pieces and will retail for $70, while the Variant is limited to 50 pieces and will retail for $40.  Both Nintendo posters will go on sale at 12pm ET today, Tuesday, February 2nd, at BottleneckGallery.com.

“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.

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.

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.

Friendly Fire Infiltrator Edition Resin Figure by Jason Freeny x Mighty Jaxx

After a lengthy hiatus, Mighty Jaxx is finally releasing a new colorway of Jason Freeny’s epic Friendly Fire Resin Figure! Check out the Infiltrator Friendly Fire – designed to bypass enemy strongpoints, isolating them for attack from the Friendly Fire forces. Friendly Fire Infiltrator can identify enemy weak points and choose their own routes, targets, moments and methods of attack. This high degree of skill and precision remains unmatched.

Friendly Fire Infiltrator Edition Resin Figure by Jason Freeny stands 8” tall and can be pre-ordered now at MightyJaxx.rocks for $169.

Nintendo Switch Video Game T-Shirt Collection by Johnny Cupcakes

For a limited time, Johnny Cupcakes has ten awesome new video game inspired t-shirt designs available for pre-order in sizes for men, women and kids! Inspired by the Nintendo Switch and some of its most popular games, like Mario Kart and Animal Crossing, this t-shirt collection has a little something for everyone. The Blot especially loves the Kirby Cupcake and Wario Crossbones tees. These made to order video game inspired t-shirts can be purchased now at JohnnyCupcakes.com.

Funko’s Emerald City Comic Con 2020 Exclusives Part 3 – Disney, Hanna-Barbera, Indiana Jones, Pokemon & More!

Funko will be traveling to Emerald City Comic Con 2020 next month where they will be releasing a ton of green convention exclusives. They’ve started to unveil their limited edition (and not so limited edition) exclusives for ECCC 2020, which includes The Flintstones Great Gazoo Glow in the Dark Pop! Hanna-Barbera, Huckleberry Hound Hanna-Barbera Vinyl Soda, Fireman Pez Boy Pop!, ECCC Crusaders Glow in the Dark Pop! Pin 2 Pack, ECCC Crusaderette Pop! T-Shirt, ECCC Crusaderette Pop!, Freddy Funko with Funko HQ, Metallic Indiana Jones Super Sized 10” Pop!, Glow in the Dark Lock Ness Monster Pop!, Pokemon Flocked Charmander Pop!, Pokemon Flocked Bulbasaur Pop!, Sleeping Beauty Fauna, Flora and Merryweather Pop! Disney 3 Pack, and Mulan Mushu Riding Panda 6” Pop! Disney. All of these exclusives and so much more can be purchased at the Funko ECCC booth.

Pokemon Pikachu Flocked Edition Be@rbrick Vinyl Figures by Medicom Toy x Nintendo

Pokemon fans around the globe will trying their hardest to catch Medicom Toys’ new Pokemon Be@rbrick, the flocked Pikachu! Just don’t let him shock you. The Pokemon Flocked Pikachu is being released as a 2 pack with a 400% and 100% Be@rbrick of the same design. The 400% Pikachu Be@rbick stands 11” tall, while the 100% Be@rbrick stand 3” tall. Look for this rad Nintendo figure to start hitting store shelves in this month (January 2020).

Mario Puémape Resin Figure by Camote Toys

Check out the newest resin figure by Camote Toys, Mario Puémape! Inspired by Nintendo’s Super Mario, this handmade and hand painted resin sculpture with protective finishing stands 4.5” tall and features arm joints powered by magnets. Limited to just 10 signed and numbered pieces, Mario Puémape can be purchased now at the Camote Toys online store for $35.

DCon 2019 Exclusive Friendly Fire Weapon of Mouse Destruction Edition Resin Figure by Jason Freeny x Mighty Jaxx

Mighty Jaxx will be at Designer Con 2019 later this month where they will be releasing this convention exclusive Weapon of Mouse Destruction Edition Friendly Fire Resin Figure by Jason Freeny. This limited edition figure stands 8” tall and features a sweet green camo color scheme. It can be purchased exclusively at the Mighty Jaxx DCon booth for $169.

NYCC 2019 Exclusive Classic Video Games 4”x4” Screen Print Set by Ian Glaubinger

Check out Ian Glaubinger’s New York Comic Con 2019 Exclusive Classic Video Games 4”x4” Screen Print Set featuring Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., Mega Man and Metroid. These will only be sold as a four piece set at Ian’s NYCC booth #874. The release is limited to 60 sets and retails for just $20.

Friendly Fire Stealth Edition Resin Figure by Jason Freeny x Mighty Jaxx

It’s hard to believe after a year long hiatus that Mighty Jaxx has finally released a new colorway of Jason Freeny’s popular Friendly Fire resin figure! Featuring a dual tone finish, in matte and glossy black, Friendly Fire Stealth hides in the shroud of darkness. It is perfectly hidden and always ready to light his enemies up! Don't piss off this bad boy, you don't want to be the one he hunts next.

Heads up and eyes sharp! A new Friendly Fire has emerged. Out of the darkness comes Stealth, with a thirst for vengeance and all things explosive, this new Friendly Fire packs a mean blow. The Stealth Friendly Fire Polystone Designer Art Toy by Jason Freeny stands 8” tall and can be purchased now at the Mighty Jaxx online store for $149.

SDCC 2019 Legend of Zelda Cosplaying Kirby Jumbo Plush by UCC Distributing

UCC Distributing is bringing some amazing exclusives to San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this summer, including this amazing Nintendo mash-up of Kirby with Link from the Legend of Zelda. Nintendo fans can all agree that Kirby and Link are two of the best, and UCC Distributing didn’t want to make you have to choose between the two. So they’ve decided to bring you a bit of both. Enter, Kirby Cosplaying as Link. This ultra soft plush stands just over 12” tall and will be your ultimate cuddle buddy. This limited edition convention exclusive can be purchased at the UCC Distributing SDCC booth for $29.99.

SDCC 2019 Exclusive Mario Kart Metal Mario Hot Wheels Vehicle

Hot Wheels brings Metal Mario to life from the fan-favorite Mario Kart franchise! Piloting a die-cast replica of a Standard Kart and equipped with a Power Glider, the San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Exclusive Mario Kart Metal Mario Hot Wheels Vehicle soars above Rainbow Road on his way to another Lightning Cup victory. Accurate to the finest detail, it's a display that is sure to have you shouting, “Bravissimo!”

The San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Exclusive Mario Kart Metal Mario Hot Wheels Vehicle can be purchased at the Mattel SDCC booth #2945 for $20.