Mezco has published details on its summer exclusives, available at San Diego Comic-Con and from its online store. I am particularly psyched for the Golden Army Soldier and the Mez-Itz Comic Book Hellboy, and put in my order online.
San Diego Comicon 2009 Exclusives
3.75 inch Hellboy & Golden Army Soldier Mezco’s award-winning 3.75inch Hellboy line continues with the addition of the highly anticipated Golden Army Soldier! The Golden Army Soldier stands approximately 7 inches tall (in scale next to the other figures in the 3.75inch series) and features eight points of articulation. He comes packaged with a 3.75inch Hellboy, who comes complete with a base, and his legendary sidearm, the Samaritan.
Deluxe Abe Sapien 18inch Figure Abe Sapien, the psychic humanoid amphibious paranormal investigator of Hellboy fame, gets the deluxe treatment with this super-sized figure. Standing a towering eighteen inches tall, this Abe Sapien is faithful to the design of Abe as seen in Hellboy 2:The Golden Army. Abe features fifteen points of articulation, removable goggles, and removable breathing apparatus.
Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Set 3 The LDD resurrection set returns to San Diego with four reimagined dolls: Sin Ezekiel Sheena Bride of Valentine Each member of this limited edition quartet of evil features glass eyes, comes with its own death certificate, and entombed in its own coffin
Mez-Itz Comic Book Hellboy Mezco’s beloved Mez-Itz return in a larger six inch form. These newly resized creations are the hot new item in the world of designer vinyl for 2009. Based on the artwork of Mike Mignola, this limited edition Hellboy Mez-Itz captures the essence of the comic book Hellboy from his sawed-off horns to his posable tail. Standing six inches tall, with six points of articulation, this limited edition figures comes complete with Hellboy’s legendary gun, the Samaritan.
Paul Harding has posted his prototype for the upcoming Colossus single-carded figure from Hasbro’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine line. Full-size pics on Paul’s blog – definitely worth checking out for more sculpts and original artwork. Very cool!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Colossus Prototype
Here’ s the latest from my contributions to the Hasbro camp. It’s a comic-inspired Colossus that stands 4 inches short. Fully articulated and ready to smash really small things.
Mattel has provided an update on the MOTU art book.
We know a lot of fans are very excited about the Designed @ Mattel Vol. 1 book on MOTU being offered at SDCC. A few more details: The book will be softcover, 53 pages, with a numbered foil stamped ribbon across the cover. It will be $50.00 and limited to 2 per guest per line wait. It will have sections on all the major MOTU lines and a look at the future of the brand.
Now we know a lot of fans are asking why only 1,000 copies and will we ever reprint? The answer (at least for now) is that this was actually a number required. For a variety of legal reasons we were restricted to only create this book if we kept it as a limited edition. That was part of the bargain for getting to do the book itself. It was 1,000 editions or nothing He-Fans.
A big thank you to Toy Guru for pulling together a lot of the research and material as well as all the Mattel artists over the years for so generously giving of their imaginations to create lasting characters in the world of MOTU!
Long time fans and new comers alike will be sure to enjoy all of the surprises in store at SDCC!
See you in two weeks!
Matty
In recent Ask Matty Q&A sessions, Mattel has talked about finding Masters of the Universe collateral ranging back to before the original toy line came out in the 80’s. They also talked about a special MOTU item for Comic-Con. Put together, you have the extremely limited edition MOTU art book that they’ve just announced. At just one thousand copies, this will be pretty tough to get.
Hey MOTU Fans!
Oh man, this is BIG… the design team at Mattel just announced the first book in their “Designed @ Mattel” series and it’s a MOTU art book!
The book shows off the fantastic art of the MOTU brand from 1981 through current day. It’s packed with never-before-seen Mattel concept art, behind-the-scenes notes, posters, oil paintings, and a whole lot more from across the brand. All that MOTU art from over the years is mighty sweet, but the book also premiers concept art from new projects, like a proposed live action film!
It’s a soft-cover edition, limited to only 1,000 numbered copies. Each one comes with a numbered cover ribbon and an embossed seal. The first place they’ll be available is San Diego Comic-Con. Purchases will be limited to two per guest, per wait in line. And get this… you can even have your copy signed by the Mattel artists at the show!
If any units remain after the show they may be sold on Mattycollector.com, but honestly, we expect to sell out at SDCC. Be sure to come by the MattyCollector.com booth early for your chance to own a piece of MOTU history!
Mattel has released a video of its packaging for the exclusive DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins set. Zan and Jayna will be available at San Diego Comic-Con, where you’ll be able to pick up a show exclusive Gleek, or later on Mattycollector.com, without Gleek. (Yes, I understand the dilemma.)
Video of DCUC Wonder Twins Packaging!
San Diego Comic-Con is just about here, and man, do I have an early show-stopper toy for you! You already know our DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins figure set includes Zan, Jayna, an eagle, and a water bucket with the face of Zan. Sweet, but that’s not what I’m talking about… it’s the AMAZING package that features lights and sounds you gotta see to believe!
Remember, the set that includes Gleek will only be available at SDCC while supplies last. If you don’t make it to SDCC, you can still get the Wonder Twins — but without Gleek — here at MattyCollector.com on Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 Noon!
I am a sucker for great packaging, but it isn’t the primary factor driving my purchasing decision. For example, I think Mattel’s DC Infinite Heroes packaging is the neatest thing since sliced bread, but I still haven’t picked any of them up at retail.
With the Wonder Twins, I’ve got mixed feelings. I think the packaging is well conceived and executed. Having the Twins be able to “activate” their powers via the fold out box is great. The trade-off for the lights and sounds, however, is added cost on top of an already pricey two-figure set.
I have been doing a little traveling, so I’ve bundled up the last three updates from Mattel’s Facebook page.
Ghostbusters Egon Spengler – carded
Ghostbusters Egon Spengler – card back
Anti-Monitor 30-inch Giveaway
MOTU Classics He-Man
In regards to Mattel’s update on Masters of the Universe Classics (the third note attached), I’m hoping that Mattel and the Four Horsemen will be able to incorporate some of the design updates that we saw in the 200x line, even if the angular styling of that line will be left out.
In particular, I thought the non-humans were particularly good. For example, check out the 200x Whiplash compared to his vintage counterpart. Which look would you prefer to see in Classics styling?
