  |  |
|
| |||
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
NECA NEWS: TWILIGHT EDWARD CULLEN FIGURE! -@ 06:16 PST
* From the hit movie! If you lined up in anticipation for the movie, don't forget this action figure! This Edward Cullen action figure stands 7-inches tall, made of plastic, and packs quite a bite in terms of detail (for the ladies)! The figure has an amazing likeness of Robert Pattinson. Take home this hot vampire today!
KIDS WB NEWS: BATMAN: BRAVE AND THE BOLD WEBSITE GOES LIVE! -@ 14:16 PST Batman: Brave & Bold Website Up Now  The free, all-ages, ad-supported site is online now at BraveandtheBold.com. It features a serialized Batman game entitled "The Terror of the Time Traps," interactive virtual action figures known as "Inter-Action Figures," detailed back story on many of the popular DC Comics characters who co-star in upcoming episodes of the show, step-by-step character drawing lessons featuring Batman and friends, and more. Among the content, activities and behind-the-scenes material on the new site are: -- "Inter-Action Figures" -- Intuitive drag-and-drop tools empower users to select their favorite characters and create custom printable scenes from BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD. Each character comes with a variety of poses and can be positioned inside the scene using backgrounds from the show. Future functionality will allow users to export these scenes for use as wallpapers, screen savers and across other digital applications. Additional custom tools encourage viewers to engage with the characters by learning their history and hearing them speak. The "Spotlight" tool reveals each character's biography, while the "Talk" tool plays audio clips that highlight the character's unique personality. -- Multi-Level Game -- In "The Terror of the Time Traps" game, a mysterious force has overcome Batman and his friends, requiring them to embark on a series of challenges and battles. Throughout the television season, the game will unveil new levels, characters and challenges, with each segment tying back to a recent broadcast episode. As in the show, each level of the game requires Batman to partner with another character (to be selected by the player) to attempt to save the world. For example, the game will take players under the sea where Aquaman and Batman will team up to save Atlantis. Single-player game play encourages players to toggle between the two characters, using their respective superpowers to gain points, tackle challenges and advance. High scores are posted daily creating a fun way to enjoy the characters and encourage friendly competition with other fans. -- Character Drawing Lessons -- The artists responsible for the dynamic look and feel of BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD are featured on the site in instructional vignettes that coach fans and aspiring animators in the strokes, tips and tricks required to draw Batman and the other characters featured on the show. The new site is part of the online destination DCHeroZone.com. It can also be reached through prominently featured links at www.kidswb.com. Visit Batman: Brave and the Bold website!
TOY2R is pleased to announce that famed retailer HOT TOPIC is starting While HOT TOPIC has carried various other vinyl and mini figures, this is the first time fans and collectors can find several series of QEES:  1.5" Metallic Zipper Pull Mini QEE Collection 2.5" REDRUM QEE SERIES ASST 2.5" D.I.Y. Series Assortment And the ever popular Spider-Boom Mini Figure Series. TOY2R welcomes HOT TOPIC into the fold of other fantastic retailers supporting the QEE brand domestically and worldwide!! Everyone wants to collect more QEE! Find out more Toy2R Blogspot!
 Batman Black and White Jim Aparo Statue Description: * The caped crusader in stunning black and white! This rendering of the Caped Crusader is based on the cover image from Detective Comics #443, drawn by longtime series artist Jim Aparo. Painted in monochromatic tones, this statue is a perfect addition to this series. The statue measures approximately 6 1/2-inches tall x 8-inches wide x 5-inches long. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box. Limited edition to 3,300 pieces.
SUCKLORD NEWS: SUPER GROUP SUCK-OFF! -@ 09:10 PST
The SUPER GROUP SUCK-OFF at Munky King was a flaming Suck-cess, thanx to See the VIDEO with some exciting Toy Superstar cameos here: you can see the other crap too. The Show ends November 24, so make a move!
TOY2R NEWS: SMASH: THE FINAL CHAPTER! -@ 10:19 PST At last, the final chapter in the SMASH story is ready to drop. 
Limited to only 150 pieces - this (last of its kind) figure will be the Doors open at the Pasadena Convention Center at 10:00 am. There will be So plan ahead for the weekend to cap the collection of 2008. Make your
 Halo 3 Legendary Collection Master Chief Statue Description: Two powerhouses of pop culture-- McFarlane Toys and Microsoft-- are collaborating to produce statues based on the fantastically popular video game series, Halo. From the incredible 3rd entry in the Halo trilogy, comes this awesome Master Chief 7-inch scale statue that is accessorized and highly detailed! Order yours now! Halo is a popular series of science fiction first-person shooter video games developed by Bungie Studios and published by Microsoft. The games are set in the "Halo universe"-- a science fiction universe created by Bungie Studios exclusively for the series. Halo: Combat Evolved quickly became known as the first "killer application" for Microsoft's Xbox video-game console when it was released in 2001, achieving both critical acclaim and financial success. Combat Evolved was later published on the PC and finally released for the Mac (for which it was originally developed prior to Microsoft's buying developer Bungie
CARNIVAL CARTOON NEWS: CARNIVAL CARTOON'S PIERCE AND NATHAN THE DOG FACED BOY! -@ 04:24 PST
 The latest vinyl toy project for Carnival Cartoons ready for the VTN (Vinyl Toy Network) show coming up in December. These two new guys are part of the growing Carney toy family (Buzz and Harriet Carney).   Carnival Cartoons and 3DRetro present a special Black/Gold colorway for the Vinyl Toy Network (http://www.vinyltoynetwork.com/). Pierce the Human Pincushion and Nathan the Dog-Faced Boy come in a special 2-pack limited to only 50 pieces. Available at the 3DRetro booth during the VTN show Saturday and Sunday. "Pierce and Dogboy are the Carney family mischief makers! Pierce is the quintessential bratty younger brother, and Dogboy is Pierce's pal, a loving pet, and... a fur covered wingman! Pierce relishes his gross-out gig as "The Human Pincushion" in the family sideshow act. (He's got more holes than a boardwalk put-put course). When Dogboy isn't doing double duty as the family's household hound, and Pierce's partner in crime, he wows the crowds at Barker's sideshow with his furry face and outrageous animal antics!"  HASBRO TOY NEWS: GI JOE AND TRANSFORMER UPDATES! -@ 04:00 PST G.I. Joe - * 12” Military Assortment, Wave 1 ‘09 – Destro, Shockblast and Short-Fuze     Transformers - * Transformers Universe Deluxe-class Smokescreen    MARVEL – * Marvel Mighty Muggs, Skrull and Iron Man    
TOYGODD'S MEATY WARRIOR! -@ 14:33 PST Toygodd's creation:   MEZCO TOYZ NEWS: WOLFMAN PROP REPLICA MEDALLION BY MEZCO! -@ 14:18 PST The Wolfman Prop Replica Medallion By Mezco  Universal's classic monster returns with a new big budget film staring Acadamy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Benicio Del Toro. The film tells the tale of Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother... and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Expertly crafted and cast of metal by Mezco's design team, this life size, double sided, prop replica of the infamous medallion worn by Lawrence Talbot captures every detail of the original as seen in the film. A metal chain is included. Get yours before you venture onto the moors at night. Visit Mezco Toyz! 
NECA NEWS: DARK CRYSTAL SKEKSIL - THE CHAMBERLIN ACTION FIGURE! -@ 03:30 PST
 The Dark Crystal skekSil The Chamberlain Action Figure Description: * Not your average Muppet. Jim Henson's fantasy masterpiece comes to life with intricately detailed action figures! Next in line to the skekSis throne, skekSil the Chamberlain acts as one of the main villains in The Dark Crystal. Part reptile, part predatory bird, and part dragon, these creatures are some of Henson's finest works. But take care. While this one stands only 6-inches tall, he's one baddie you don't want to mess with! The Dark Crystal, in Figure Form
CLONE WARS NEWS: THIS WEEK'S EPISODE "DUEL OF THE DROIDS"! -@ 14:56 PST This week’s new episode, “Duel of the Droids,” completes a two-episode story arc, as Anakin, Ahsoka and replacement droid R3-S6 embark on a rescue/sabotage mission at General Grievous’s secret enemy listening post.  Clone Capt. Rex and droid R3-S6 are caught in the midst of the action in a scene from “Duel of the Droids,” an all-new episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, debuting at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, on Cartoon Network. ™ & © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
BUCK ROGERS: Buck Rogers Pistols are in the hands of all pre-order customers!  Thank you for the calls and emails. The response has been overwhelmingly terrific and we are delighted that we could make something to reach so many people and bridge the generational gaps! When the balance of the guns hit the states, we will change from pre-order to order. Buck Rogers Figures are now finishing up production. We had a slight delay to make sure we met the RHOS safety standards. Figures are scheduled to ship at the end of this month to arrive in the states next month! Pre-order folks will ship first. The Go Hero Exclusive remote will be included with the pre-order figures. We will begin charging cards when the products are ready to ship. CONTESTS: We are going to be running 3 concurrent contests with some of our favorite websites. This is 3 ways to win some awesome Go Hero products! Details to be posted shortly on the respective sites. In no particular order: Figures.com / One Sixth Warrior - Future Villain Customizing Contest DKE TOYS + SIDESHOW DISTRIBUTING: We are proud to announce that along with our designer toy friends at DKE Toys and Sideshow is distributing for both the Buck Rogers Figure and pistol. Additional distributors to be announced soon. GO HERO x EXECUTIVE REPLICAS: We are delighted to announce that we will be teaming up with Executive Replicas on some very cool retro projects. Executive Replicas have been the brains behind really great projects including Night of the Living Dead, Monsters HD and many more. (Available through Amok Time) After speaking with owners Winston and Martin Dunlop about our visions, goals, and interests...it was clear we share a passion for classic sci-fi and horror. Go Hero and our partners Day2Day will now be handling production for, and co-branding with, Executive Replicas on select projects. This will allow us to go BIGGER and do some exciting collectibles for the less than casual sci-fi super-fans! Including... RAY HARRYHAUSEN TRIBUTE FIGURE: Go Hero is proud to announce the first ever figure of the the visionary creature maker behind such films as Jason and the Argonauts, Sinbad, Clash of the Titans, Earth Vs the Flying Saucers, 20 Million Miles to Earth, Mysterious Island, First Men on the Moon and many other timeless classics. Licensed through Bluewater Productions, from the Ray Harryhausen Presents comic series, we bring Ray's world to 1:6 scale. Finally you can make your own stop motion film with your own Ray! That is trippy!!! FLASH GORDON:   The limited edition Flash Gordon figure is slated to arrive at the beginning of 2nd Qtr 2009 with an MSRP of $145. Click HERE for specs. So how do you pre-order?... On Black Friday, we will have a special 1 day pre-order price of $100 per figure. Times are tough, and we want to make sure you know we love you - our customers. So take advantage of this insane offer of 30% OFF when you pre-order direct from Go Hero on BLACK FRIDAY ONLY! This special offer lasts until midnight West Coast Time or until we think we might sell out! After which the figure will be available for regular pre-order of $145. Pre-orders will begin HERE!
Super Star Theater Lets Creative Kids Help Charities By Posting Their Own Plays Online  Pint-sized fundraising just gained a powerful new tool as kids do their part to change the world: the Deluxe “Super Star Theater” and www.SuperStarTheater.org. Developed by Lisa LeLeu Studios to coincide with the holiday giving season, the child-sized indoor/outdoor theater allows kids and parents to safely and easily post video performances on the related website. Automatically distributed to an email list specified by the actors and/or parents, the videos raise money for a good cause chosen by the kids themselves. “Using the Super Star Theater as a stage, children sing a song, do a dance, show off a pet, tell a joke, act out a skit – anything sweet, silly or serious,” says Lisa LeLeu, founder of the Pennsylvania-based toy manufacturer. “They then choose a charity, post the video and our website emails the link and fundraising requests to anyone they choose. This method is perfect for charitable gifts during the holidays.” Those who have participated raised money for Feed the Children, Unicef, Make A Wish Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters and World Vision as well as schools, local charities and families in need. Likely launched by Alex’s Lemonade Stand, youth fundraising efforts have taken off and experts say that’s a great thing for everybody involved. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, youth fundraising can transform young people, enabling them to lead, make decisions, partner with adults and think critically. Further, their efforts produce positive, tangible results that increase self-esteem while helping others. The theatrical process itself also is a boon for young minds. Research shows that reading skills and literacy learning increase as kids practice roles. Acting also brushes up oral fluency, presentation skills, concentration and cooperation abilities. When the show must go on for charity or just for fun, the 60-inch-tall Deluxe “Super Star Theater” easily accommodates an eager cast of three or more pint-sized performers. Actors draw a front curtain aside when the show begins, showcasing a fanciful backdrop scene that conceals actors awaiting cues backstage. Three other venues on the theater’s back and outside panels complete authentic show experiences: a dressing room, ticket booth and refreshment stand. Super Star Theater converts to a puppet theater with a Velcro panel and three included puppets. Not available in comparable products, fun scripts jumpstart stage shows in minutes or spark inspiration for young playwrights. Embellish productions with 20 accompanying accessories. Assembling in minutes, Super Star Theater easily rolls up for storage in the sturdy 24 by 13 by 5-inch box festooned with authentic trunk details. The Deluxe Super Star Theater is available through Lisa Leleu Studios.com
|
