Barneyism of the Week - The Most Popular Food In America

“People! Are you people insane?
The most popular food in America is the Cheeseburger?” - Ted

“No way, it’s pizza!” - Lily

“Are we forgetting about a certain Mister Furter, first name Frank?” - Marshall

“Um, what did every kid bring in their lunchbox every day til grade 8?
Pancakes with maple syrup.” - Robin

Thanks Canada!

We’re looking for a food the average American eats.

Ah! Chinese food!

- Barney Stinson

"Mystery vs. History"

How I Met Your Mother

Toby’s Secret Society Mini Series by Gary Baseman

Later today Kidrobot will be releasing one of its most exciting blind box mini figures series in a very long time, Toby’s Secret Society by Gary Baseman. While The Blot has never been a diehard Baseman fan, I know a lot of collectors who swear by his work. With that being said, this series is pretty awesome, both for its uniqueness and its ability to accurate translate Gary’s 2D work into amazingly accurate 3D mini figures.

The mythologies behind any secret society are complex and powerful. From the Masons to the Illuminati, mystery, intrigue, and deep spiritual roots can be traced back through their histories in both subtle and dangerous ways. Toby, the protector of dreams, memories, and darkest secrets, commands a sect of 11 spirits and brethren - the Disciple, the Princess of Secrets, the Goddess of Dreams, the Knight of Good Fortune, and the Seven Sacred Magi: Compassion, Destiny, Freedom, Lust, Love, Trust, and Truth – a select group of 3-inch figures chosen to represent the impulses of man.

2,500 cases include the full artist collection – buy one of these and your fraternal order will be complete. But what The Blot wants to know is, is 2,500 cases a lot or a little? The secret society comes to light today, October 20th, at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers. Each blind box of Toby’s Secret Society will retail for $9.95.

Nerdy Fresh Fall/Winter 2011 Collection

Nerdy Fresh, one of The Blot’s favorite indie clothing brands, dropped its Fall/Winter 2011 Collection yesterday and absolutely killed it! Their Fall/Winter ’11 Collection includes a huge variety of t-shirts, snapbacks, crewneck sweatshirts, varsity jackets and even sleeveless hoodies! There’s definitely a little bit of everything, and something for everyone. If The Blot could pull it off, I would totally be ordering one of Nerdy Fresh’s new sleeveless hoodies (but sadly I can’t).

It’s hard picking my favorite design from the new series, but right now it’s a tie between Chief Astro and the Gang of outsiders graphic. Although the dopiest part of the collection is definitely the Nerdy Fresh varsity jackets. I really love everything about them, from the colors and stitching to the graphics and stripes. Head over to Nerdy Fresh online store now to check out all the new limited edition designs, colors and styles, and pick up a few tees, hats and jackets while supplies last!

The Jellatic Empire: Star Wars Inspired Stormtrooper Jelly Bots

One of The Blot’s favorite surprises coming out of New York Comic-Con 2011 is this release from The Jelly Empire! A collaborative effort between The Jelly Empire, Argonaut Resins and Soundwave810, The Jellatic Empire is Star Wars inspired wave of Stormtrooper looking Jelly Bots. How awesome is that??? They even made sure to include the Stormtrooper’s clunky looking built in belt!

The 12”x18” print seen above and these awesome The Jellatic Empire resin figures were originally sold at Big Kev’s Geekstuff NYCC Booth #E7 last weekend. No word yet if any of these are still available, but if so they will eventually show up at The Jelly Empire’s online store. May the force be with you!

Super7’s Trio of Terror - Pumpkin Boy, ZombieFighter & Rose Vampire DX

Something wicked this way comes! Super7's Halloween 2011 Trio of Terror is near, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike in the darkness! After debuting the first member of its Trio of Terror at New York Comic-Con 2011 (the Rose Vamprie DX seen here), Super7 is set to release the final two members this Friday, October 21st! The ZombieFighter is a collaborative creature from Super7's Brian Flynn and Secret Base, while Super7's mascot Mummy Boy joins the Trio of Terror in a Halloween costume of his own: the Pumpkin Boy! Pumpkin Boy features a brand new head on a familiar friend.

ZombieFighter ($65) and Pumpkin Boy ($50) debut this Friday, October 21st, at 12noon Pacific at the Super7 online store.

V for Vendetta Pop! Vinyl Figure Concept Artwork

Do you love fighting for freedom against a dictatorial society? Well then you’re really going to love this V for Vendetta Pop! vinyl figure from Funko! The Blot knows nothing about this figure except for its release date, December 16th, but doesn’t it look cool! For now let’s just enjoy the concept art for Funko’s V for Vendetta Pop! vinyl figure until we find out more information. I wonder if this figure will be part of Funko’s Pop! Movies toy line or Pop! Heroes toy line since V for Vendetta is a DC Comics graphic novel? Only time will tell!

Halo Pop! Series 1 Vinyl Figures by Funko

Funko’s Pop! toy line has now official expanded into video games with the release of its new Halo Universe vinyl figures. The classic story of human supersoldier vs. theocratic military alien species can now be reenacted with these figures based on the hit video game Halo. Wave 1 includes Master Chief and Grunt as 3.75” stylized vinyl figures. This might just be the one corner of the pop culture landscape The Blot knows nothing about. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never played Halo and really only know Master Chief by his now iconic green helmet. But aren’t all the Halo characters basically Stormtroopers, all wearing the same armor in different colors? Or am I missing something?

Each Pop! Halo Universe Series 1 vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, has a rotating head and comes in a displayable window box. These figures are expected to become available on December 1st, 2011 and will retail for around $9.99 each.

Halloween Edition Space Junk Destroyer Resin Figures by Bad Applez Inc.

On Halloween Bad Applez Inc. (aka OsiRisORion and NeMo) will be taking pre-orders for 2 new colorways of the company’s first resin figure, the Space Junk Destroyer! The colorways are entitled “Bloody Meat” and “Goblin,” which together have been dubbed the Halloween Edition. I really love all the crazy details OsiRisORion and NeMo put into this figure, it's almost like a different figure every time you rotate a SJD.

Pre-order for these two devilish figures begins at 12am EDT on October 31st and will run through November 11th at 11pm EDT at the Bad Applez Inc. online store.

NYCC '11 - The Avengers Mini Mighty Muggs 2 Packs

When Hasbro announced they would be continuing their Marvel Comics Mini Mighty Muggs toy line The Blot thought it was kind of a joke. 1-2 releases at SDCC and NYCC isn’t really continuing a line when a majority of Mighty Muggs fans can’t get their hands on the figures. So you can imagine my surprise when Hasbro announced at New York Comic-Con 2011 that a new line of Avengers Mini Muggs 2 packs would be seeing a wide release next in conjunction with next summer’s The Avengers live action movie. This is pretty awesome news even if the four heroes are just repaints from last summer’s San Diego Comic-Con 2011 exclusive Avengers box set.

Hasbro will be producing four The Avengers Mini Mighty Muggs Sets, with each 2 pack featuring one super hero and one villain. They are Captain America vs Red Skull, Iron Man vs Iron Monger, Thor vs Loki, and Hulk vs the Abomination. I love the idea of each set including an Avenger and their archenemy, I just wish there was a bigger difference between this release and the SDCC box set. The Captain America and Hulk Mini Muggs are almost identical to the previous release. I’ve seen no word yet on when these figures will be hit store shelves, but as soon as I hear something I’ll be sure to post that information here!

Courageous Spear Boy Custom Dunny by Huck Gee

Meet Courageous Spear Boy, the newest custom 8” Dunny from Huck Gee! Continuing his Gold Life series, Courageous Spear Boy looks ready to take on an army. In honor of this courageous warrior Huck has even created a little ode: "Courageous little spear boy. Going off to fight the big fight. Gonna make his mama proud. Courageous little spear boy. Doesn't know what he's in for. His armor plate. His pointy stick. His wooden hat. Gonna grow up and be a big samurai some day. Courageous little spear boy."

Courageous Spear Boy by Huck Gee comes signed, numbered and includes all of the accessories seen above. 10 figures were created in all, each retailing for $650. This set will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. So all interested should definitely email sales@huckgee.com immediately. These actually dropped last week so there’s a good chance they’re already spoken for, but it’s always worth a shot!