Green Lantern G'Hu Movie Action Figure

After months of speculation, Mattel has finally unveiled who the mystery action figure is in its upcoming Green Lantern Classics Wave 2. This Green Lantern movie specific action figure is none other than Green Lantern G’Hu of Space Sector 2937. Why Warner Bros and DC Comics decided to include this relatively new and unknown character in the live action GL movie is beyond me (although he does look pretty cool), but what is really surprising is Mattel thought this is the movie specific action figure they should release in GLC Wave 2.

To me this is just another example of why Marvel does movies and toys better. There are a million members of the Green Lantern Corps, and G’Hu is the first movie related action figure Mattel wants to release? It just makes no sense! I could list a ton of awesome alien Green Lanterns I’d love to see in the movie and released as an action figure…and yet we get G’Hu who’s not even in my top 50.

Green Lantern Classics Wave 2 action figures are scheduled to arrive in stores in April 2011, but you can preorder the Green Lantern G’Hu action figure now from Entertainment Earth for $16.99 here.

“Reject” Dumny Bootleg Dunnys by Sucklord

Earlier this week the Sucklord released five one-off or "Reject" versions of his popular Dumny resin figure. Each of these awesome bootleg Dunnys comes wearing the Sucklord’s trademark cape and is cast in multiple colors. Some have glitter or translucent bodies, while others feature paint splatter stylings. But what The Blot really likes the most about these figures is the cool stratified effect with two different colors of resin the Sucklord used on these figures' heads.

Made by in Suckadelic’s Chinatown factory, these one of kind “Reject” Dumny colorways are currently available on the Sucklord eBay store. Unfortunately these are all up auction style and not available via “Buy It Now.” There are over 3 days left and all five figures are currently selling for around $20-30 each. Good luck bidding!

X-Men: First Class Teaser Trailer

Of all the Marvel movies coming out this summer, Sony’s X-Men: First Class was the one The Blot was looking forward to the least. That all changed yesterday with the release of the film’s first teaser trailer! It is great in so many ways, but most of all it reminded me why I loved the X-Men movies so much. While Captain America and Thor are getting most of the hype because it’s the first time those two characters have been brought to life on the silver screen, it is the X-Men franchise that set the standard (along with the Batman franchise) of how to make a great comic book adaptation.



Truth be told, I’ve been pretty down X-Men: First Class, especially after seeing all those average still photos that leaked last month. But after seeing the trailer above my opinions have changed. It’s amazing what one good trailer can do to turn a film’s fortunes around. First Class went from being this summer’s forgotten Marvel film to the front of many fan’s "Must See" list. I’m not going to say it’ll be better than Thor or Captain America (ok just Thor, we all know Cap is going to suck), but I’m starting to think it’s got a shot!

X-Men: First Class is scheduled to premiere in theaters on June 3, 2011. The film is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars James McAvoy as Professor Xavier, Michael Fassbender as Magneto, January Jones as Emma Frost, Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw and Rose Byrne as Dr. Moira MacTaggert.

Lifetime Vannen XL Watch by Huck Gee

Earlier this week Vannen released “Lifetime,” the company’s 2nd XL watch featuring a design by Huck Gee. When Huck Gee’s “Killing Time” XL watch sold out in November, fans around the world wrote in asking for more. Since Vannen art watches are limited edition, once they’re gone they’re gone forever. But that doesn’t prohibit a 2nd colorway!

“Lifetime” features Huck’s iconic Skullhead on the face and a repeating skull and crossbones design on the strap. While “Killing Time” represented death, “Lifetime” represents life. With a pure white color palette and a crown and back case etched with the Kanji for “life,” this timepiece is all about living. Together, “Killing Time” and “Lifetime” parallel the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang, with life and death giving rise to each other in turn.

The release of “Lifetime” is a shared exclusive between Vannen and Vinyl on Vinyl commemorating the island gallery’s 1-year anniversary. “Lifetime” is limited to 150 pieces, retails for $85 and comes with signed and number packaging. Choose Life exclusively at VinylOnVinylGallery.com, VannenWatches.com and at Huck Gee's online store.

Second Look: Android Series 02 by Doktor A, Jeff Yaksick & Google, Inc.

Yesterday, Andrew Bell released a second sneak preview of his upcoming Android Series 02, and it included a design by none other than Doktor A! Not only that, but his Android would feature his uber-popular Rupture design. The Blot’s got a feeling this little tidbit of information just made Android Series 02 even harder to get your hands on. The second three designs unveiled are Rupture by Dok A (ratio: 1/16), Racer by Jeff Yaksick for the Android Team (1/16) and Bluebot by Google, Inc. (2/16).

We also learned there will only be four 2/16 ratio designs in Series 02. This means that in any full case you'll end up with 12 different designs in total, unlike Series 01 where you would end up with only 10! Series 02 will be hitting the Dead Zebra shop, brick and mortar stores and online retailers in early March 2011.

Glow Blind Power Mister by David Horvath & Sun-Min Kim

Power Misters may be all smiles, but they have mischief on the brain. They're just itching to take over the world, or at least throw a wrench in your plans. The Glow Blind Power Misters are cast in Glow-in-the-Dark vinyl with one of two blind-bagged sprays! The Meltdown GID Power Mister is glow vinyl with orange, red and white spray, while the Fancy GID Power Mister is glow vinyl with red, white, metallic green, blue and purple spray.

The blind bagged Glow Blind Power Misters by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim go on sale at Super7Store.com for $30 each next Friday, February 18th, at 11am PST.

Johnny Cupcakes February 2011 Releases

Does Johnny Cupcakes ever sleep? Even after releasing a slew of Valentine’s Day 2011 t-shirts just a couple of weeks ago and prepping his new retail location in London, he still finds time to randomly release an all new batch of clothing! Check out the new “Original Recipe,” “Cupcake Crook” and "Super Delivery Truck" t-shirts, and the new red Crest Pullover, all available now at the Johnny Cupcakes online store.

All of the Johnny Cupcakes t-shirts above come in guys and girls sizes and retail for $35.99 each, while the hoody retails for $64.99.You can also purchase the Super Deliver Truck tee in kids sizes for $25.99.

Valentine's Day Clear Pink Rose Vampire and Pink Fenton by Super7

February is here and love is in the air! This Valentine's Day, show that special someone you care with candy and flowers from Super7. Josh Herbolsheimer’s Rose Vampire grows again in translucent pink vinyl with red, silver and metallic blue. Fenton, the deliciously adorable candy gumdrop ghost, is cast in pink vinyl with white and red sprays.

Available this Friday, February 11th, at 11 am PST at the Super7 online store, the clear pink Rose Vampire will retail for $30 each, while the pink Fenton will retail for $15 each. Thanks to the Monster Taipei Facebook page for the full RV picture above!

Love Pump Custom Dunnys by Motorbot

Valentine’s Day is almost here and time is running out to find that perfect gift for the special toy collector in your life. If you’re anything like The Blot you wait til the last minute...but have no fear! I've found just the right gift for Valentine's Day 2011, the new Love Pump Dunnys by Motorbot! What says love more than a Dunny with a heart head (we're talking an actual heart here, not just one of those red heart symbols).

Each Love Pump custom figure features a rotocast resin head on a 3” Dunny body. There are two colorways of this limited edition Valentine’s Day themed figure, Red and Black, and each one comes bagged with a header card. You can purchase these awesome customs now from the Deadbear Studios online store for $35 each.

Ty_po Custom Dunny Series 1 by Ryan the Wheelbarrow

Reading between the lines has never been harder, especially with Ryan the Wheelbarrow’s new illegibly text-ured Ty_po Dunny Series 1! These 14 new original 3” Dunnys are customized with dry transfer instant lettering and come in unique hand screen printed boxes. What a killer idea, executed to perfection! The Blot’s all about this unique take at customizing Kidrobot’s classic platform, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Ryan does next.

Blind assorted and sealed for your surprise, Ty_po Dunny Series 1 will be available for $55 each in the new Ryan the Wheelbarrow online store at 2:11 pm EST on Friday, February 11, 2011.