Retail and online toy sightings, hot finds, and sales reminders
In celebration of He-Man’s 30th Anniversary, Mattel is selling a “party pak” of He-Man and Battle Cat for $30. Considering Battle Cat on his own is priced at $33 on MattyCollector.com, this is a great deal. The figures will ship together but will be carded individually, with no packaging changes. It’s for one day only, so don’t miss out.
Sideshow is offering free US shipping on a bunch of Hot Toys figures, including items that are in stock and pre-orders. Popular items like the Joker 2.0, Bane, the new T-800 Terminator, and X3 Wolverine are on the list. The promotion is good for the rest of September.
I saw this Silver Surfer bottle opener and immediately thought of that awesome Galactus cosplayer – anyone have a link? This could be the perfect accessory for even the casual Galactus wannabe, although “I’M THIRSTY!” doesn’t quite have the same ring as “I HUNGER!”
Maybe “BEER ME, MY HERALD”… Nah, I didn’t think so.
Marvel Silver Surfer Bottle Opener
Crack open a cold one with the Marvel Silver Surfer Bottle Opener!
Bottle opener shaped like Silver Surfer and his board.
For when not just any old bottle opener will do!Why keep an old bottle opener in the kitchen when you can Marvel-ize your life with this undeniably excellent Marvel Silver Surfer Bottle Opener? We know Galactus hungers, but does he also get thirsty? Does he ever dispatch his heralds to find him a cool, frosty beverage planet to drink? Well, now you can use the power cosmic to crack open a cold one with this shiny bottle opener shaped like the Silver Surfer and his board! Crafted in solid metal, this surefire conversation piece should be in every comic fan’s kitchen, for when your guests want a cold beverage and simply crying out “Make Mine Marvel” won’t do the trick! At 6-inches long, this original Diamond Select product is packaged in a collector’s case with a full-color wrap, so if your designs are more of the display or collection variety, Marvel’s got you covered, too. Give every drink that extra-silvery touch with the Marvel Silver Surfer Bottle Opener!
Size: 6-inches long.
Source: Entertainment Earth: Marvel Silver Surfer Sculpted Bottle Opener
I usually just post about things directly related to action figures, but Gail Simone and Jim Calafiore have been behind so many of the comic books that inspired my customs, many of my favorite customs from others, and some of my biggest action figure wants. I’ve had an on again off again relationship with comics, and when I started reading again after the crap in the 90s, Gail was there with Deadpool and Agency X, and Jim was there with Exiles. And when they collaborated on Secret Six, it was like peanut butter met chocolate.
Their latest collaboration, Leaving Megalopolis, is being funded on Kickstarter – they are essentially self-publishing without the big guys. The project will stop taking backers tomorrow at Noon EST, so don’t miss out on your last chance to contribute – under 12 hours to go!
The Kickstarter community has been extremely gung-ho on the project – Leaving Megalopolis has hit the main funding goal and continues to blow past its stretch goals. Big stretch goals attained so far – upping to 112 pages from the original 80, upgrading to hardcover, and getting Secret Six colorist Jason Wright on board. Jim’s added a couple more stretch targets for the finish line (they’ve already hit the first one, and the last I don’t really think Jim wants to hit), but if you’re a fan of Secret Six or Gail’s and Jim’s other comics, this will almost certainly be an awesome collectible graphic novel for your book shelves.
A couple short goals here at the end that are hopefully attainable.
$111k – A new 6-8 page supplemental story that will be PDF/digital delivery only; every backer $9-PDF level and above will receive this exclusively. And everyone receiving a physical copy of the book gets a full color LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS bookmark.
$120k – Either a second 6-8 page supplemental story, or the first supplement will be expanded to 12-16 pages. PDF/digital delivery only; every backer $9-PDF level and above will receive this exclusively. And everyone receiving a physical copy of the book will get a full color LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS postcard and a full color LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS bookmark.
$150k – Jim will shave his head. (Pretty sure we’re not making this one, –I hope– but if we do, it will be filmed and put up for viewing.) (PS: There’s no allowance here for back-outs and denied credit cards; if my hair is going, it’s at 150k for real)
Entertainment Earth has just launched a new bust sale. Dozens of in-stock busts qualify for a buy one, get a second for 40% off deal. I considered titling this post “Busty Sale” just to see how that would affect AFP’s search engine results.
Bust Sale – Save Big on In-Stock Busts!
If you want to add a couple of awesome busts to your collection, today is the day! Buy any in-stock bust, and get a second one for 40% off. Choose from dozens of styles, including the swell Incredible Hulk Mini-Bust. We have busts of Superman, zombies, Sith Lords, and various Green Lanterns. Order yours today, because the best ones are sure to go fast!
