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Wow, we’re just two weeks away from San Diego Comic-Con! If you’re lucky enough to be going to the show, here’s a couple of exclusive giveaway Minimates from Art Asylum / Diamond Select Toys.
The time for SDCC Giveaways is Near!
How about a sneak preview?
Well, since you asked nicely:
Ooooo… I spy a Blue Minimate and a Ghostbusters Logo Minimate!
It’s gonna be a great convention!
In case you missed this with the long weekend, Mattel announced it would be selling two recent MattyCollector.com offerings, the Masters of the Universe Classics She-Ra and the Justice League Unlimited Lobo at San Diego Comic-Con.
And if you need reminding, here’s the rundown of Mattel exclusives at SDCC.
SDCC Update
Hey toy fans!
With SDCC only just over 2 weeks away I wanted to give you a quick update.
First off we will have a full schedule of events, panels, signings, and raffles posted as soon as we lock everything down. SDCC 2010 will feature more brands than ever before participating in the Mattel booth. As always, you can expect a huge showing from all of my favorite collector brands such as DCU, JLU, WWE, MOTUC, Ghostbusters and more!
In addition to our exclusives, we’ll also be selling some other collector product in limited quantities. As announced on my forums, we do have some Lobo figures (for you JLU fans!) and She-Ra figures (for her 25th anniversary!). Both are the same run that sold on Mattycollector.com in June, we just saved a few for SDCC.
A full list will be posted soon. Stay tuned soon for more…and hope to see you all in San Diego!
Matty
A little over a month ago, NECA published a teaser pic for their line of action figures for the upcoming Predators movie. Now they’ve revealed the first shots of the three Predators. They’re three… ugly motherf*ckers!
Still Ugly After All These Years
New Predators revealed!
In honor of Predators hitting theaters this Friday, July 9, we’re thrilled to show off our all-new Predator figures!
That’s right, no more living in the shadows. The most fearsome hunters in the galaxy have returned, and this time, we’re on their turf. In Predators, some of Earth’s most able killers are kidnapped and brought to the Predator homeworld for some good old-fashioned hunting. It’s the first Predator-only movie since 1990’s Predator 2, named in the fashion of the Aliens series and starring Adrien Brody and Laurence Fishburne, among others.
But we all know the real stars are the Predators themselves, and it’s them we’ve honored in our line of figures from the movie. In the series of three, you get the brand new Falconer Predator, the menacing Berserker Predator, and of course, the original, Classic Predator! Each figure comes with unique weaponry, amazing detail and stands almost 8″ tall.
Predators is in theaters this Friday, July 9. Our Predators line will be in stores later this month and will also be featured on our Amazon storefront
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After a couple of really busy and frustrating months on MattyCollector.com, at least July will be a bit easier. Just two items – Count Marzo, who may be a character not as hotly demanded, and DC Universe Classics wave 13. This will be the final test for DCUC sets online – so far based on Mattel’s comments, it’s been a mixed bag in terms of performance.
7/15 SALE REMINDER: Count Marzo™ and DCUC Wave 13
Toy Fans,
Time for your handy reminder that our next sale is Thursday, July 15th. Here are the items we’ve confirmed will be ready and waiting for you:
The sale starts at 12:00 Noon Eastern (9:00 AM Pacific), so be sure to mark your calendar. And remember, we can send you a reminder email, so if you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for? Click here!
And remember, you can also follow me on Twitter and Facebook.
— Matty
via MattyCollector.com Online Store.
In August, I think it’s back to business as usual. With Whiplash and a reissued Trap Jaw, MOTUC collectors will be back in force. And we’ll get to see if Ghostbusters has legs, with the labcoat variant Ray.
8/16 SALE: Whiplash™, Ray Stantz™, Winston Zeddemore™
Toy Fans,
Think once the madness of Comic-Con has passed, it’ll be time to kick back, relax, and enjoy your new toys? Think again, because our August sale features four hot figures guaranteed to get you off your couch and in front of your computer!
- Whiplash™ — the Club Eternia™ Monthly Figure features a fully articulated tail that rotates 360 degrees!
- Trap Jaw™ (reissue) — another chance to get the same figure as the initial issue, but with “The Original” burst on the package
- 6″ Ray Stantz™ — “Ready to believe you” Ray comes dressed in his blue lab coat and features Subway Ghost
- 12” Winston Zeddemore™ — Ready to apply for his Ghostbusters™ job, our Movie Masters™ figure includes newspaper with original classified ad
The sale starts here at MattyCollector.com on Monday, August 16th at 9 a.m. Pacific (12 noon Eastern). Want a reminder sent right to your inbox? Just click here to register.
— Matty
P.S. Remember, I post reminders on Twitter and Facebook so follow me there, too!
We’ll be stopping by Entertainment Earth to check out the Venture Bros. figures. I know there are folks that were hoping for more traditional action figures – I’m one of them. But I do want to see how the figures turned out in production, because the Mego style really does fit the show.
Comic-Con Belongs to Bif Bang Pow! Manufacturer Showcases 13 SDCC Exclusives and 10 Product Debuts from The Venture Bros., Lost, The Twilight Zone, Dexter, and Eastbound & Down®
Bif Bang Pow! is set to conquer Comic-Con International: San Diego 2010 with a powerful barrage of brand-new collectibles that includes 13 SDCC Exclusives and nine action figure product debuts from The Venture Bros., Lost, The Twilight Zone, and Dexter… plus the first-ever bobble head from Eastbound & Down®. Fans can also meet and get their figures signed by The Venture Bros.’ creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm (subject to change).
All products will be available only at the Entertainment Earth® booth #2343. Prices include sales tax, and per-person limits may apply at the show.
The Twilight Zone Travel through another dimension with this unbelievable array of SDCC Exclusive bobble heads and retro-style action figures based on fan-favorite episodes of the iconic TV series. These wobblers, licensed from CBS Consumer Products, are made of resin and stand about 7-inches tall:
- Talky Tina Talking Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($20)
- Gremlin Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($15)
- Kanamit Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($15)
- Invader Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 504 pieces. ($15)
- Mystic Seer Bobble Head – In Color. Limited edition of 1,500 pieces. ($15)
For the very first time, 8-inch scale action figures – all in black and white – are available for fans to take home! The 1970’s style SDCC Exclusive Talky Tina and Willie Action Figures present two of the most spine-chilling characters ever seen in The Twilight Zone. Fully articulated, these killer figures are made in conjunction with EMCE Toys in the 8- inch scale, but on the approximately 6-inch tall “child” body type with episode-true fabric clothing. Also making their debut at Comic-Con are the rest of the all-new The Twilight Zone 8-inch action figure series, including The Gremlin, Kanamit, Jason Foster, and The Devil. And they’re all just as creepy as the original characters! ($20 each)
The Venture Bros. Fans can now own the first-ever line of action figures from Adult Swim’s The Venture Bros., created in conjunction with EMCE Toys, and get their figures signed by The Venture Bros.’ creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer at the show! Debuting at Comic-Con will be highly articulated, retro-style figures of Dr Venture, Brock Samson, The Monarch, and Dean Venture, as well as two SDCC Exclusives: Henchman Number 21 and Henchman Number 24. All six 8-inch figures bring sensational detail and authentic fabric clothing, and each captures that distinctive action- comedy mix that’s synonymous with the top-rated television series. ($20 each)
Eastbound & Down “I play real sports.” With more heat on it than a Kenny Powers fastball, this 7-inch talking bobble head of the has-been pitcher curses and speaks 5 unforgettable phrases taken from the HBO® hit comedy series Eastbound and Down®. It’s made of resin and features the Kenny Powers character in a baseball uniform. ($20)
Lost Celebrate the end of an era with brand-new collectibles from ABC’s mega-popular TV series Lost. The SDCC Exclusive Claire Littleton Bobble Head features crazy, squirrelly Claire – and her “baby” – in superb detail. Sporting rugged island gear and a shotgun, she’s made of resin and stands 7 inches tall. Limited edition of 1,500 pieces. ($15)
And don’t miss the champions of good and evil… Jacob and Man in Black Action Figures! Both are SDCC Exclusives crafted in retro, vintage-style sculpting with real fabric clothing. Standing on the EMCE Toys 8-inch scale action figure body with multiple points of articulation, the mysterious Jacob and his equally enigmatic nemesis, the Man in Black, are here to keep the memory of The Island alive. ($20 each)
Dexter Since 2008, Showtime Network’s Emmy-nominated drama series Dexter admirers have flocked to pick up our fantastic exclusives at Comic-Con. Not shying away from our responsibilities, we’ve upped the ante this year to bring fans two all-new items that are sure to become instant hits. Dexter – and his son Harrison – make their way to Comic-Con in resin form in our cute Dexter and Harrison Double-Bobbling Bobble Head SDCC Exclusive. The blood-spatter expert and so-called “good guy” holds little baby Harrison… and both of their heads bobble! They’re available in this 7-inch wobbler for the first time ever… only at Comic-Con. ($15)
Action figure fans won’t be left out either with the debut of our 7-inch Dexter in Jumpsuit. It features the part-time serial killer in cloth scrubs and cloth apron, and comes with a handsaw and welder’s mask with a flip-down visor. ($20)
“We promised last year that SDCC 2010 was going to be the biggest yet for Bif Bang Pow! and we’ve kept our word,” said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! “Our fans have been so amazing the past few years at Comic Con that we wanted to give them all something special and a big toy-shaped hug. Returning favorites, product exclusives and debuts, and a brand- new license will all be in full swing at SDCC 2010. See you there!”
