NECA has posted packaged pictures of the exclusives they’ll have at San Diego Comic-Con, from their Street Fighter, Dead Space, GoW, Coraline, and TMNT licenses.
For those curious to our earlier report that April O’Neil would be released in blue at SDCC and in different colors for retail, TNI has posted pictures of April in green and yellow jumpsuits.
Hey, Nice Package NECA’s SDCC Exclusives Show Off The Goods
In case you needed some last-minute convincing to get your booty headed in the direction of San Diego Comic Con this week, July 22-26, to be exact, here’s an advance look at NECA’s exclusives in their packaging. This way you know what to go for as you’re shoving everyone else out of the way. Dig it if you dare, and don’t forget the details:
Street Fighter 4 Guile in Charlie Costume
Dead Space Isaac Clarke in Unitology Suit
Gears of War Lambent Locust Grenadier
TMNT April O’Neil with Mousers
Coraline in Star Spangled Sweater
Street Fighter 4 Guile in Charlie Costume
Based on the DLC Classic Costume Pack from Street Fighter 4, Guile pays tribute to his war buddy Charlie by donning his classic costume. This figure features over 30 points of articulation, interchangeable hands, and a newly sculpted torso and vest.
Dead Space Isaac Clarke in Unitology Suit
Isaac comes with LED Lights on the mask and spine, more than 20 points of articulation and the Unitology version of the Cutter weapon (not pictured). He features unique deco to recreate his Unitology Suit from the Dead Space video game.
Gears of War Lambent Locust Grenadier
An exclusive version of the Locust, mutated from prolonged exposure to Imulsion. The convention special Lambent Grenadier features a translucent head, torso and upper arms, with all new deco to recreate the Lambent ranks of the Locust and the Gnasher shotgun.
TMNT April O’Neil with Mousers
NECA proudly presents this special edition April O’Neil action figure, based on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. April is fully poseable and comes with two menacing Mouser villains with articulated jaws. Celebrate 25 years of TMNT with this exclusive set.
Coraline in Star Spangled Sweater
This special edition figure of Coraline from Tim Burton’s hit stop motion film features a brand new outfit and facial expression not available anywhere else. Coraline also sports a fully poseable bendable doll body and articulation at the neck, wrists and boots, and comes with a doll stand for display.
Note: In light of the economic situation and in gratitude to collectors and fans, NECA is proud to announce that for the sixth consecutive year the prices for our Exclusives will remain the same at an ultra-affordable $20 each.
And don’t forget, due to the increased costs of freight and storage at the convention site itself, we’re bringing in smaller edition sizes on all of our exclusives. For those unable to attend the San Diego Comic Con, we will be offering limited quantities online through the NECA Store on Amazon.com. Watch for more details closer to the event.
VeeBee at TheFwoosh.com has put up early looks at the DC Universe Classics Gleek (and the Wonder Twins) and the Masters of the Universe Tri-Klops.
I can hear the collective groans of collectors worldwide on this. Unless you can swing a trip to San Diego, have friends that are going, or are willing to pay out a load of cash in the aftermarket, you won’t be getting Gleek, an exclusive gift to purchasers of the Wonder Twins at San Diego Comic-Con. But that shouldn’t matter to so many of you, since true comic fans hate the Wonder Twins! Right? Right?!?! 😉
Gleek in his polybag
Gleek himself is all new and has a great sculpt, especially his little oven mitt-esque booties.
I was very impressed with Tri-Klops at NYCC. However, side by side with the vintage and 200X figures, I wonder if there’s an opportunity to incorporate some of the 200X design elements in future Classics. Like with Tri-Klops’s earlier companions, he’s a very literal translation of the original toy and artwork. I really do wonder why there’s the fuss over keeping these guys so true to the vintage source material.
I have to admit, in the ranks of guys like Mer-Man, Webstor, Trap-Jaw, Whiplash and Spikor, Tri-Klops was never one of my favorite baddies in the MOTU lore as I was growing up. He had three giant eyes, yes, but he never got quite as much play as the others, even though I recognized him as one of old Bonehead’s top brass. So, when I first saw this figure in person at New York Comic Con, I liked him, and I was impressed with the detail, but as time went on he still seemed like the guy between Duncan and Webstor. Well, much like Zodac, Trydor here is a very impressive figure once you have him in hand.
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.
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!
. Watch for more details closer to the event.
