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    News For Wednesday, May 14, 2008



    POP CULTURE SHOCK COLLECTIBLES NEWS: NEW VEGA - STREET FIGHTER! -@ 08:24 PST

    Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to announce VEGA as the next character in it�s popular line of limited edition 1/4 scale statues based on Capcom's legendary property, 'Street Fighter'.

    The VEGA statue is 18� tall ( 19.5� tall with base), will be very limited to 400 pcs worldwide and is scheduled to ship in September 2008 with an MSRP of $250.00.


    It will be available for pre-order in the USA through Sideshow Collectibles ( available on May 15th ), Diamond Distribution Previews ( June issue) as well as select specialty stores.

    In Europe it will be available through PBM Express, in Australia through Sports Card Australia and in Japan through Blister/Engine.

    About POP CULTURE SHOCK COLLECTIBLES
    Pop Culture Shock Collectibles was founded in 2006 by Jerry Macaluso , the former owner of SOTA Toys , SOTA Sculpture and Design and Plastic Fantasy, to manufacture high-end resin collectibles.

    For more on Pop Culture Shock Collectibles go to http://www.myspace.com/popcultureshocktoys

    ENTERTAINMENT EARTH NEWS: FATHER'S DAY TWO PACK! -@ 05:10 PST

    Star Wars Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader Action Figures Description:

    * Includes 2 action figures in a nifty Father's Day box!
    * Sword-swinging action!
    * Formerly a retailer exclusive.

    Celebrate your (perhaps) confrontational father/son relationship with this awesome 3 3/4-inch scale action figure set from Hasbro. No matter how dysfunctional your family may be, you'll never catch up with the issues that the Skywalker clan had to endure during the Galactic Civil War. Luke arrives at this family reunion with a blaster and his lightsaber, while his father, Darth Vader, includes a removable helmet and a lightsaber with a red blade. Both come with a greeting card in a package that folds into a gift box. It's a ready-made Father's Day present from far, far away!

    "Luke… I am your father!" One of the most dramatic reveals in the entire history of sci-fi cinema, Darth Vader's announcement to Luke Skywalker took the world by storm. After a long bloody battle, this sort of thing can really mess with your head, and Luke was in pretty bad shape by the end of the fight. What could Vader's intentions be? Was he lying? Could it be possible?


    Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker: Father's Day Pals
    News For Tuesday, May 13, 2008



    AMOK TIME TOYS: 3 NEW LICENSES LAND AT AMOK TIME! -@ 19:59 PST

    Amok Time partners with MGM to produce all new collectibles.


    1) Killer Klowns from Outer Space "In Space No One Can Eat Ice-Cream!"
    The first non-zombie 7in scale action figure line will feature all new designs sure to "knock your block off!" As with our other Day of the Dead action figures they are in scale with Movie Maniacs, Cult Classics and Now Playing figures. Our first, in a series of Killer Klowns action figures, will be shown exclusively in Horrorhound Magazine issue # 12. Get a first look at the prototype in person at the Pittsburgh Horrorhound Weekend Convention June 20-22nd. Come to the show and check it out!

    2) IT! The Terror From Beyond Space "IT Breathes, IT Hunts, IT Kills!"
    Before Alien there was "IT"! The classic 50's sci-fi shocker will be a 1/6th scale collectors figure. As with our other collectors figures they are in scale with Sideshow, Hot Toys and Dragon figures. This amazing collectible will be approx 13.5in tall!

    3) Blacula "His Bite Was Outta Site"
    The Soul Cinema classic will be a 1/6th scale collectors figure. As with our other 1/6th collectors figures they are in scale with Sideshow, Hot Toys and Dragon figures. This figure features William Marshall as Blackula with interchangeable expression heads!

    PLEASE NOTE: Products will not be available till late 2008.
    All products will be available for pre-order (wholesale and retail) starting June 2nd.

    Visit AmokTime.com

    MATTEL TOY NEWS: RED LINE CLUB 1960'S TY BATMOBILE! -@ 11:23 PST

    You may already have this on your radar, but beginning tomorrow we'll be offering an exclusive 1966 TV Series Batmobile on HotWheelsCollectors.com. This 1:64 scale version is really the ultimate version of the car. It's as if we stepped back in time and made the car in the old-style Hot Wheels vein. It will come in Spectraflame black with our signature Neo-Classic wheels, and for the first time it will feature a die-cast chassis.



    Best of all, the car is being made to order. We're keeping it up on the site for a week. However many orders we have after that, that's what we'll tell the factory to produce. Therefore, this is obviously a pre-order item.

    The offer is being made only to our Red Line Club (RLC) members. This is one of the perks of membership, along with a 24-hour priority window on most exclusive items we offer for sale. Another one of those exclusive items is a rather large Pixar "Cars" set I'm sure you've heard about (going up for sale 5/20). Meaning if your readers were interested in that and the Batmobile, now's a great time to join the club.
    Additional details of a Red Line Club membership can be found here: http://www.hotwheelsshop.com/store/hwprodc.php?p_page_id=122313&p_display_group_id=494You
    Below is the article that is currently on our site re: the sale. I've also attached images from our e-sheet and the packaging artwork. Feel free to post details on your site, and let me know if you have any questions.


    Not The Same Bat: RLCâ„¢ 1966 TV Series BATMOBILEâ„¢!
    Collector Favorite Gets A Heroic Upgrade

    Released as a Hot Wheels® 2007 New Models edition, the 1966 TV Series Batmobile™ was an instant sensation with collectors -- but harder to find than the elusive Batcave™. We got the message like a Bat Signal™ on a dark night… and POW! BAM! WHOMP! Here’s a special Red Line Club™ edition of the Dynamic Duo’s heroic ride!
    The one-week Priority Window for RLC™ members only begins Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM PT and will end at 11:00 AM PT on Monday, May 19. Note that this edition will be made to order, meaning if you want one, this is the bat time – the only bat time – you’ll be able to order one.

    This edition appears as it would have if we’d manufactured it back in 1968 with the original batch of Hot Wheels cars. It features a Spectraflame® finish, Neo-Classics™ Redline® wheels, and a full-metal chassis -- all for the first time on this casting! This is just the vehicle you need when you’re running down all the criminals in Gotham City™, and you still want to do it in high style:

    * Spectraflame® true black finish
    * Red pinstripes and Batmanâ„¢ logo tampo
    * Neo-Classics™ Redline® wheels
    * Full-metal chassis
    * Clear windshield
    * Black interior

    Each package features brand new artwork of the car by Otto Kuhni, an individually numbered holographic sticker and ships in a Hot Wheels® Kar Keepers® case. Priced at $14.99 each plus S&P, the RLC™ 1966 TV Series Batmobile™ will be produced ONLY in the quantity of the orders we receive during the one-week Priority Window.
    Don’t forget: Club members earn an RLC™ Rewards Point for each car purchased (purchase limit of four per membership).
    Offer opens to RLCâ„¢ members only for a one-week Priority Window: 5/13/08, 9:00 AM PT

    Join the Red Line Club today.
    News For Monday, May 12, 2008



    INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ACTION FIGURE! -@ 11:38 PST

    Indiana Jones and the hunt for memorabilia: No. 1 fan Harrison Ford scoops up his own action figures



    It appears no one is more excited about the upcoming release of the latest Indiana Jones installment than its leading man, Harrison Ford.
    The greying actor was spotted carrying a stack of his own action figures - including a fedora-clad Mr Potato Head - while out in Los Angeles yesterday as he prepares to return to the big screen in his signature role for the first time in 19 years.
    Harrison has again pulled on his his leather jacket and picked up his bullwhip for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which will premiere for the first time at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18.
    News For Sunday, May 11, 2008



    MCFARLANE TOY NEWS: NFL CHAMPIONS - NY GIANTS TEAM SET! -@ 12:27 PST

    NY GIANTS ULTIMATE TEAM SET: CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
    McFarlane Toys Salutes Championship Winners




    The New York Giants stunned the NFL this year, taking down three favored teams in a row to win their third Super Bowl with a come-from-behind last-minute triumph over the previously unbeaten New England Patriots. McFarlane Toys is saluting the Giants' championship by adding the New York Giants Ultimate Team Set: Championship Edition to our fall schedule.

    The Giants Ultimate Team Set: Championship Edition showcases the "G-Men" in their white uniforms, and features two new players to replicate the Giants' re-vamped starting offensive lineup from the Championship game. Fullback Madison Hedgecock replaces Jim Finn, and tight end Kevin Boss replaces Jeremy Shockey. Here's your first look at the commemorative set:

    >> NEW YORK GIANTS ULTIMATE TEAM SET: CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION

    Both items will be available at mass and specialty retailers, and are expected to arrive on shelves in mid-October.

    DKE TOYS NEWS: THE CREATURES IN MY HEAD - ANDREW BELL! -@ 10:58 PST



    DO NOT EAT!

    204 page book and postcard set.

    Suggested Retail $18



    100% FRESH PRINT

    60 Available, Signed/Numbered.

    Suggested Retail $35

    SPECIAL OFFER:

    Andrew Bell has teamed up with Hobbymaster2003 Studio and DKE Distribution to offer a few of these amazing original art pieces from his recent solo show at Gallery1988 to retailers for promotional display and resale at BELOW COST!

    ALTAR

    30" Tall, 19" Diameter, Fiberglass

    Flat top and small hand platform for displaying items or signage.

    Approx 30lbs, box dimensions 21"x22"x32"

    Due to the size and weight of these items, please contact us for shipping estimates.

    Please note that these pieces are all hand-made and may have slight imperfections. Other than obvious shipping damage, these items are sold as-is.

    SKULL ALTAR

    Edition of 5, 3 available.

    Suggested Retail $1000

    ALL-SEEING ALTAR

    Edition of 3, 2 available.

    Suggested Retail $1000

    BIG MOUTH ALTAR

    Edition of 3, 2 available.

    Suggested Retail $1000

    ZLIKS TOY SETS


    Please specify style and quantity

    NEW Suggested Retail for Standard Editions $25

    STILL AVAILABLE

    NOW YOU'VE DONE IT BOOK

    192 pages, 5"x5". Foreword by TADO.

    Suggested Retail $14


    About the Artist:

    Andrew Bell was born in England in the late 70's, but has spent most of his life in the USA. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NYC heading up Dead Zebra, Inc, putting on art shows and inhaling sewage.

    His illustration project entitled 'the Creatures in my Head' features literally thousands of wildly imaginative monsters that have clawed their way out of his head and onto a successful line of t-shirts, prints, books and toys.

    His work has been featured in periodicals such as Juxtapoz, The New York Times, URB, Clutter, Play, and publications from KidRobot, Die Gestalten and StrangeCo.




    DIAMOND SELECT TOY NEWS: OPTIMUS PRIME SDCC EXCLUSIVE ROLLS OUT! -@ 09:08 PST

    SDCC Optimus Prime Exclusive Rolls Out!

    DST’s first exclusive for this year’s San Diego Comic Con is ready to roll out, and it’s none other than the Transformers G1 Animated Optimus Prime bust! Only available at this year’s San Diego Comic Con and limited to only 750 pieces, this bust delivers a highly detailed sculpt showing off Optimus Prime at his best – in his original animation-style color palette!

    Beginning in 1984, the Generation 1 Transformers animated series introduced an entire generation to the Autobots and Decepticons and launched one of the world’s most popular brands into immortality. Transformers collectibles expanded to explore the wide realm of Transformers continuity in the years to follow, yet the original Generation 1 series has remained the popular, recognized and successful core of the Transformers universe.

    The SDCC Transformers G1 Animated Optimus Prime combines a rich history and classic style to create one of the most definitive Transformers collectibles in memory and will be available for $60 only during the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. Stay tuned for more San Diego Comic Con news and keep checking www.diamondselecttoys.com for updates as this year’s show approaches!

    DIAMOND SELECT TOY NEWS: SAN DIEGO COMIC CON IRON MAN EXCLUSIVES! -@ 06:04 PST

    Iron Man Through the Ages Exclusive Minimates!

    Building on the phenomenal success of Marvel’s Iron Man franchise comes this latest exclusive box set featuring the unstoppable Marvel Minimates! Featuring various high-tech armors utilized throughout Iron Man’s history, the all-new Iron Man Through the Ages box set will be exclusively available from Action Figure Xpress at this year’s San Diego Comic Con!

    Featuring four unique armors and additional armor components, this set contains Modular Armor Iron Man, Proto-Classic Iron Man, Recovery Armor Iron Man and the fan-favorite Demon In A Bottle Iron Man! Also included are additional helmets and accessories designed to recreate several more of Tony Stark’s high-tech designs!

    Each Minimate stands two inches tall and includes 14 points of articulation. With the included interchangeable and removable parts, your army of Iron Men is only getting started! So suit up and start renovating your Hall of Armor for this must-have set available only from Action Figure Xpress at this summer’s San Diego Comic Con.


    News For Saturday, May 10, 2008



    HOT TOYS DARK KNIGHT BUSTS - BATMAN & JOKER! -@ 22:43 PST

    Hot Toys Collectible Bust Series - HTB03

    The Dark Knight - 1/4 Batman collectible bust (Original Costume)

    This collectible bust captures Batman in the approximately
    1/4 scale in fine sculpture

    The plastic bust stands approximate 9.5 inches tall

    supported by a stand featuring The Dark Knight logo

    special feature: allows limited head movement


    {Release Date: JUNE – Early JULY, 2008}

    Hot Toys Collectible Bust Series - HTB04

    The Dark Knight - 1/4 The Joker collectible bust

    This collectible bust captures The Joker in the approximately
    1/4 scale in fine sculpture

    The plastic bust stands approximate 9.5 inches tall

    supported by a stand featuring The Dark Knight logo

    special feature: allows limited head movement

    {Release Date: JUNE – Early JULY, 2008}



    ORGANIC HOBBY NEWS: RENJI MURATA PSE 1.10TH SCALE CDB CHAIR! -@ 12:35 PST

    Renji Murata PSE 1/10 Scale CDB Chair



    Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Beagle proudly introduces its new products for the U.S. market, Renji Murata “PSE CDB Chair.”

    "Renji Murata PSE CDB Chair" was created once again by the famous illustrator, artist and designer, Renji Murata. Renji "Range" Murata is a Japanese artist and designer, known for his unique style combining Art Deco and Japanese anime elements. He is best known for his conceptual design work on anime series Last Exile and Blue Submarine No. 6. "Renji Murata PSE CDB Chair" is a 1/10 scale PVC figure and comes in a window box.



    A must buy for Renji Murata's fans......

    "Renji Murata PSE CDB Chair" will be available in June with a SRP of $88.00.



    Organic Hobby is one of the largest Hobby and Toys makers/manufacturers in Japan and is also very popular for its specialty in "Anime & Manga" industry. Organic Hobby, Inc (U.S Office) is introducing these and other unique products based on J-POP culture to U.S. markets and customers. All of our company's product can be found throughout our official distributors such as AAA Anime, BBCW, Diamond, 88 Dragon Trading, Entertainment Earth, Yes Anime, etc...
    News For Friday, May 09, 2008



    LATCH-QEE-KID SHOW AT RED HOT ROBOT! -@ 20:22 PST

    Latch-qee-kid show @ Red Hot Robot


    Presenting the art and stylin' of Matthew Connelly this Friday at Red
    Hot Robot.

    RED HOT ROBOT
    14 W. Camelback Rd.
    Central + Camelback, Phoenix, AZ USA

    www.redhotrobot.net


    PLAY IMAGINATIVE NEWS: SKUTTLE READY TO SHIP! -@ 11:58 PST

    For those who have placed order and paid for the Giant Skuttle, the delivery date will be changed to 14th May 2008.

    Visit Play Imaginative Store

    SOTA TOY NEWS: 12" SAGAT RESIN STATUE! -@ 11:30 PST

    SOTA is proud to announce the third piece in our Street Fighter Resin line, Sagat!

    Sculpted with all the attention to detail that you're used to from
    SOTA Toys, this 12-inch scale statue features Sagat clutching his scarred chest. Perhaps he is thinking about a certain Japanese Street Fighter whohe'd like to pound into a pulp? Sagat will be available in September. Sagat is limited edition and will have an SRP of $119.99. This item is up for pre-order at www.sotatoys.com right now!

    SOTA TOYS

    CAPTAIN REX SPECIAL OFFER FIGURE DELAYED! -@ 06:14 PST

    If you are waiting to receive your Captain Rex figure, you'll have to wait a couple of months. You may get a notice in the mail...


    Dear Clone Wars Figure Requestor:

    We have received your redemption request for the Clone Wars 2008 Captain Rex collectable figure. Due to an unanticipated production delay, we will be unable to ship the figure(s) to you until the last week of July, 2008. If you don't want to wait until then, you may cancel your order and receive a prompt refund by calling our toll-free customer service number, (800) 327-8264. Customer service hours are M-TH 8:30am-5:30am; Fr 8:30am-12:30pm. If we do not hear from you by July 1, 2008, we assume that you have agreed to this shipment delay. Please DO NOT call the toll-free number unless you want to cancel your order. We thank you for your patience and apologize for the delay.



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