I never thought I’d be buying designer vinyl toys – that’s something that’s more to my wife’s liking than mine. But one day she bought me a Mighty Muggs Hulk. (Ok, maybe Muggs don’t qualify as “designer” since they’re targeted at the mass market, but they’re vinyl!) Since then, I’ve been picking ones up here and there.
One segment where we do overlap is Hellboy vinyl. She’s bought a few Hellboy Qees and I think these will fit in with those and my Muggs. I’m not sure what to do. Our collecting worlds are colliding.
Toys R Us Exclusive Hellboy Mez-Itz Arriving In Stores This July!
Toys R Us Exclusive Hellboy and Abe Sapien Mez-itz
Mez-itz 6″ rotocast vinyl collectables that are cool by design. seriesOne of Mezco’s designer vinyl line presents Hellboy & Abe Sapien. These figures, based on the character designs from the film Hellboy 2:The Golden Army unleash the potential of the Mez-itz designer figures. Applying the essence of these dynamic heroes onto the canvas like Mezitz vinyl Mezco produces something exciting and original.
These two figures are exclusive to Toys R Us and ToysRus.com.
We got an update from Toy Guru that next week’s Q&A would be the last before August, so our strategy to save up all the hard-hitting questions until the July 15 Q&A was tragically flawed. On the plus side, a lot of our questions were going to be about what lines would they have on hand at the show, when their panels were going to be, and what exclusives were they selling – and Mattel just posted all of that info on Mattycollector.com.
One license that I was expecting but is not in the announcement is WWE – they’ve told us in the past that with the license due to kick off in 2010, they wouldn’t be sharing any information until San Diego at the earliest. We’ll try to find out whether they’ll be talking about WWE at San Diego.
San Diego Comic-Con 2009—New Toys & More
By Matty
Comic-Con is coming!
For us toy collectors, the granddaddy of events has to be San Diego Comic-Con. The 2009 show starts July 23rd (preview night July 22nd) and runs through July 26th, and this year I’m bringing more cool stuff than ever before!
FAN PANELS
First off, we’ll have not one, but TWO fan panels at the show:
Mattel & DC Comics, a Powerful Partnership
Friday, JULY 24
11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
ROOM 2
MattyPalooza
Friday, JULY 24
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
ROOM 2
NEW PRODUCTS
Then, visit me at Booth #2845, and you’ll find tons of new toys either just coming on the market or soon to come. We’ll have Ghostbusters™, DC Universe, DC Universe Classics, Infinite Heroes, Justice League Unlimited, Masters of the Universe Classics, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Disney/Pixar CARS, Toy Story, Hot Wheels, Scene It? The DVD Game, and the insane new Mindflex game — plus a few surprises!
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT COMIC-CON
Products will be sold starting preview night. Customer service and safety is our number one priority, so we’ll have a separate booth run by our Toy Club to handle sales. Lines will only be allowed to get as long as the designated roped-off area, but “fast-pass” tickets will be handed out to reserve your spot later that day. Limits on all exclusives will be six per person, per visit to the Mattel booth.
If you choose to wait in line a second time, you’ll be eligible to buy another 6 figures (there will also be a limit of six figures for online purchases after the show). It should all go very smoothly for the best buying experience yet!
We’re going to have plenty of gotta-get products available for sale, including (click each for all the scoop):
Disney/Pixar CARS Toon Rescue Squad Mater
3-3/4″ scale Buzz Lightyear figure
DC Universe Infinite Heroes Anti-Monitor figure
Justice League Unlimited Green Lantern Origins 3-pack
DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins 2 pack
Masters of the Universe Classics He-Ro figure
Ghostbusters™ Classics Dr. Egon Spengler™ with Slimer
Can’t make it to Comic-Con? Fear not, fair comic fan! You’ll be able to get everything listed above on MattyCollector.com starting at 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 3rd, except these items:
SDCC variant He-Ro
SDCC variant Buzz Lightyear (with “Andy” on his foot)
SDCC Gleek (but the onder Twins without Gleek will be available)
Whew! That’s it for now, but stay tuned to MattyCollector.com, because I’ll have more news as Comic-Con gets closer.
NECA’s series 2 of their Street Fighter 4 line debuted at NY Comic-Con, and will be available in July. The series continues with three big hitters – Chun-Li, Akuma, and Guile. I can’t figure out where Akuma and Guile are getting their four extra points of articulation. Anyone know?
At Wizard World Philly, Randy Falk announced we would be seeing new sets this fall featuring existing characters in alternate colors, including a set exclusive to Toys R Us. Series 1 included Ken, Ryu, and Crimson Viper.
Thighs To Die For
Chun-Li, Akuma and Guile SF4 figures ready for battle!
The new Street Fighter 4 Series 2 figures are NECA’s best yet! Series one brought you legends Ken, Ryu and Crimson Viper, and in July we debut the next wave of warriors. These 7″ figures of Akuma, Guile and a massively-thighed Chun-Li are in for the fight of their lives, and the gorgeous all new NECA sculpts put you front and center and in control!
The landmark franchise that defined a generation of gaming, Street Fighter has some of the most recognizable characters in the world. Whether you’re fighting with Chun-Li’s lightning kick or Guile’s famed Sonic Boom, these combos and this international league of warriors has proven to be a cross-cultural success like none other. Street Fighter 4 is the latest and greatest installment yet, and NECA is proud to be behind it with these awesome looking figures.
Chun-Li has 31 points of articulation and five interchangeable hands, while Akuma and Guile both have a whopping 35 points of articulation and two interchangeable hands. The full assortment will be available next month, and watch out for more Street Fighter news coming soon.
I’d not heard of Bif Bang Pow! before. They’ve got an interesting mix of licensed properties.
Bif Bang Pow! Explodes at Comic-Con!
Manufacturer Showcases 7 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) Exclusives from Dexter™, The Big Lebowski™, and Flash Gordon™
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 16, 2009) – Comic-Con International celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Bif Bang Pow!’s booming line of collectibles from Dexter™, The Big Lebowski™, and Flash Gordon™ explodes at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2009 with the unveiling of seven brand-new, limited edition, SDCC Exclusive action figures… plus bobble head product debuts from The Twilight Zone™ that add to the buzz. Available only at the Entertainment Earth® booth #2343. Prices include sales tax, and perperson limits may apply at the show.
The Big Lebowski – Jesus
The Big Lebowski – Donny
The Big Lebowski – The Stranger
Flash Gordon – Klytus
Flash Gordon – Klytus
Flash Gordon – Klytus
Flash Gordon – Prince Barin
Flash Gordon – Dale
Dexter
Dexter with base
The Twilight Zone – Invade Bobble Head
The Twilight Zone – Mystic Seer Bobble Head
The Twilight Zone – Mystic Seer Bobble Head
Dexter™ Based on season 2 of the hit series, this 7-inch tall SDCC Exclusive Dexter™ The Dark Defender Action Figure gives the good guy / bad guy a new look, complete with knife, cloth cloak, blood slide, and display base. His sculpt is personally approved by actor Michael C. Hall. ($22)
The Big Lebowski™ From one of the most quoted films of all time, Bif Bang Pow! presents three new releases for achievers and Dude fans everywhere! Don’t miss the SDCC Exclusive talking Jesus, The Stranger, and Donny figures that speak phrases from the film. Each stands about 8-inches tall and comes with an awesome array of personalized accessories and a bowling alley display base. Limited edition of 1,800 pieces (Jesus) and 1,200 pieces (The Stranger, Donny). ($25 each)
Alex Ross / Flash Gordon™ These SDCC Exclusives stand about 7-inches tall and highlight designs by the famed Alex Ross. Choose from Ming’s dead henchman Klytus with protruding eyes and tongue, Prince Barin after his battle with Flash, and Dale in a white gown that’s sure to catch our hero’s eye. Limited edition of 1,200 pieces each. ($20 each)
The Twilight Zone™ Product Debut! “You’re traveling through another dimension…” Based on memorable episodes from the iconic TV series, the authentically detailed Invader Bobble Head and Mystic Seer Bobble Head will transport you to the boundaries of imagination. The Invader stands 6 1/2-inches tall, while Mystic Seer measures 8-inches and includes fortune-telling cards. ($14 each)
“As Comic-Con International celebrates its 40th anniversary, Bif Bang Pow! is adding to the festivities by commemorating the 75th birthday of Flash Gordon™ and the 50th anniversary of The Twilight Zone™ with one-of-a-kind convention exclusives and first-look debuts based on these and other popular properties like Dexter™ and The Big Lebowski™,” said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! “We’re proud to be a part of Comic-Con again this year and to make SDCC the venue for these electrifying new releases. Expect more of the unexpected from Bif Bang Pow!”
This blog item is in our newest comics and pop culture feature, The Blog From Another World, but I thought it deserved a repost. I have to admit that I don’t really understand the broad appeal of urban vinyl figures, but my wife is a big fan. With 17 blind boxed figures, we might be in for a big expenditure if she finds this.
If you’re skipping San Diego Comic-Con this year, you don’t have to miss out on all the fun. TFAW.com was lucky enough to get our hands on a limited number of the SDCC-exclusive Domo Qees that Dark Horse Deluxe is offering this year!
What’s a Mystery Qee? Dark Horse Deluxe has produced 17 two-inch vinyl figures in varying scarcities, and each Qee is blind-boxed. That means that instead of ordering a specific figure, you’ll have to wait and open your package to see which Domo Qee you’re getting–each order will contain a surprise inside!
My personal favorite is the wood-grained Domo Qee, but there’s one with an argyle print, one spotted with polka dots, and many other awesome variations. Each figure also contains an additional Domo part, such as an arm, leg, or body. Once you collect them all, you can create a bonus transparent Domo vinyl figure!
Our SDCC-Exclusive Domo Contest page has all of the details, so check it out and then pre-order a Domo 2″ Mystery Qee by July 14. Then come back on July 31st to see who won! Keep in mind that we only have a handful of these special SDCC Qees, so enter now!
Who’s excited about this contest? Are you a Domo fan? What’s your favorite Qee variation? Post your comments below!
