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HASBRO TOY NEWS: GI JOE AND MARVEL LEGENDS NEWS! -@ 08:26 PST
G.I. Joe Fans:
Thanks and have a terrific 4th of July weekend! Yo Joe!    Enjoy!
JAKKS PACIFIC UNLEASHES ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® FIGURES AT UFC® FAN EXPO™ UFC Fighters Get First Look at Their Own Action Figures at The Event!  What: Top UFC fighters and MMA fans will get the first look at the official Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) action figures from leading U.S. toy maker JAKKS Pacific, Inc (Nasdaq: JAKK) at UFC® Fan Expo™ for UFC 100 in Las Vegas. The first two series of the line, Wave 0 and Wave 1 include some of the best and well known UFC fighters such as Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, Chuck Liddell, Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin, Rampage Jackson and Royce Gracie. Several of the fighters will be in attendance to view their new figures before they hit retail shelves this Fall, and are expected to meet and greet with fans at the JAKKS UFC Fan Expo booth (#427).
To help celebrate UFC 100 and the first ever UFC Fan Expo, JAKKS will also have Limited Edition UFC Fan Expo Platinum Chuck Liddell figures available for purchase by fans in attendance at the JAKKS booth while supplies last. The exclusive Limited Edition Platinum figures will be sequentially numbered 1:500 and will only be available at the UFC Fan Expo. The first 250 units will go on sale at 10:00 am on Friday with the next 250 units available Saturday starting at 10:00 am as well.
Who: Leading U.S. toymaker JAKKS Pacific Top UFC Fighters MMA fans All attendees must have a ticket to enter UFC Fan Expo. Tickets are available for purchase at www.ufcfanexpo.com.
When: Friday, July 10 (10 am – 7 pm) – Saturday, July 11 (10am – 4 pm)
Where: JAKKS Booth # 427 Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside Hall B, located at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: UFC Fan Expo is the world's premier MMA event where millions of fans of the fastest-growing sport will have the opportunity to celebrate their passion through the experience of exhibitions, training and development, fan-inspired special events and competitions, meet and greets with the elite fighters, and demos of various fighting techniques – all held in conjunction with the UFC fighter weigh-ins and the 100th Pay-Per-View Fight Card.
For more information about UFC Fan Expo visit www.ufcfanexpo.com.
HASBRO TOY NEWS: GI JOE JOIN THE TEAM GET YOUR LIKENESS ON AN ACTION FIGURE! -@ 16:04 PST
 Join The Team Promotion Beginning today, consumers around the world can “join the G.I. JOE team” by creating their own G.I. JOE action figure avatar through an online promotion based on the toy line from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). In anticipation of the major motion picture release of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro, hitting theaters on August 7, fans of the classic brand can enter the top secret world of G.I. JOE like never before. Consumers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States will have the opportunity to participate in the “Join the Team” promotion to win a one-of-a-kind action figure in their likeness. When visitors click on the “Join the Team” dog tag icon at www.GIJOE.com, they are invited to become part of the G.I. JOE “Real but Extraordinary Adventure.” Once inside, visitors are prompted to “pick a side” and create either a G.I. JOE or COBRA avatar that resembles a 3.75” action figure. There are numerous options for visitors to customize their action figure avatar and create unique uniforms and cool gear. Once visitors are finished creating their avatar’s look, they are invited to tell the story of their character and what skills they would bring to either the G.I. JOE or COBRA team. Thirty nine winners from around the world with the most creative characters and bios will win the ultimate prize of having their face scanned and put on the body of their unique character in a “real life” 3.75 inch action figure. This summer, fans of all ages will see the G.I. JOE franchise taken to the next level with the major motion picture release of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra. The movie focuses on an elite G.I. JOE team that uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer DESTRO and growing threat of the mysterious COBRA organization. Hasbro created the action figure category in 1964 when it launched its G.I. JOE toy line. Over the course of its 45 year history, the brand has evolved delivering different adventures to generations of kids. The popular “G.I. JOE VS. COBRA” saga, which the movie and upcoming toy line are based on, originated in the early 1980s and followed the heroic G.I. JOE team as they battled the menacing COBRA organization. For more information and to enter the contest, consumers can visit www.GIJOE.com.
SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND FROM STARZ! -@ 06:23 PST ON JULY 24th, STARZ PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ORIGINAL DRAMA ‘SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND’ AT COMIC CON
Cast And Crew Including Lucy Lawless, Rob Tapert and Steven DeKnight Host Exclusive First Look of Action Series Premiering January 2010
PANELISTS INCLUDE LUCY LAWLESS (“XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS”), PETER MENSAH, ROB TAPERT (EVIL DEAD 1-2, DRAG ME TO HELL), STEVEN S. DEKNIGHT (“BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER,” “ANGEL”) AND INTRODUCING ANDY WHITFIELD AS SPARTACUS
WHO: Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), Andy Whitfield (Spartacus), Peter Mensah (Doctore), Rob Tapert (Executive Producer), Steven S. DeKnight (Executive Producer and Show-runner)
WHAT: Exclusive ‘First Look’ at the anticipated original drama “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” Unveiling of the Exclusive First Edition of series-inspired comic w/ special Comic Con cover.
The world of gladiators comes to life as the Roman Republic’s most brutal fighters clash in the ultimate arena. “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” is an entirely new vision of the ancient legend and will utilize virtual environments giving it a unique graphic novel look and style, along with a fresh narrative approach. Debuting exclusively on Starz, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” in January 2010 is produced by Starz Media with Executive Producers Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi and Joshua Donen. Starz’s new “Spartacus” series was inspired by the actual slave of the Roman Republic who in 73 BC led a slave revolt that grew to more than 120,000 fighters. Defying the Roman Republic’s legions of soldiers, they campaigned for two years through much of what is now Italy before succumbing to a much larger army. The new series will tell a new set of stories rich in character, action, sex and combat.
This series, including 13 one-hour episodes, is executive produced by heavy-hitters Sam Raimi (Spider-Man and Evil Dead), Rob Tapert (The Grudge, “Xena: Warrior Princess” and “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) and Steven DeKnight (“Smallville,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”). Production, based in New Zealand, runs through the end of October.
WHERE: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
WHEN: Friday, July 24th
 Family Guy Mini Figure Boxed Set * The Griffins are back, and better than ever! Meet the Griffins: Peter, Lois, Brian, Chris, Megan and Stewie. Stars of the #1 rated, Emmy award-winning hit show Family Guy, now they can come home with you! The first episode aired in 1999, and 10 years later the show is more popular than ever, with over 18 milion weekly viewers and top-rated DVD sales! New episodes air weekly on FOX TV, and syndicated episodes can be seen multiple times a night on TBS and Cartoon Network. This boxed set includes 2 1/2-inch tall action figures of Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, and Stewie. Order yours today! Another Chance to Get the Family Guy Action Figures!
MINDSTYLE NEWS: GODFATHER PULLS THE STRINGS! -@ 16:29 PST Mindstyle is pleased to offer the highly anticipated Michael Lau x MINDstyle "The Godfather" (ATC) figure. This is the official launch of our new (ATC) art toys collectible line and what better way than with one of the all time best motion pictures, The Godfather and a pioneering trendsetter in the world of toy making, Michael Lau.  Product: The Godfather Artist: Michael Lau Licensor: Paramount Version: Original - Special Limited Edition Box Set Box Set Included: Special deluxe gift box, hand signed certificate of authenticity by Michael Lau and MINDstyle, individually numbered collector card and Family Tradition postcard set. Size: 8 inch tall figure (nearly 12 inches with marionette) Edition: 300 Box Sets Worldwide Price: USD $175.00 + Shipping (Free pickup at DLB shop in Los Angeles or at SDCC) Kindly reply with your order no later than 5:00PM (PDT) Tuesday, June 30th, 2009. As quantities allocated are limited, this offer is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. (One per membership.) Immediate payment is required to confirm your order because of the high demand and limited supply. Anyone wishing to pickup their orders may do so at (DLB) De La Barracuda in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 19th during the Family Tradition art exhibition. In addition, the figures will be available for pickup at our SDCC booth #4545. Shipment of this ATC figure will be made after July 28, 2009. This requires your immediate attention -- not to miss this opportunity! Visit Mindstyle.com
MINDstyle International
Here's a update on the Argonaut Resins / Robbie Busch EL DIABLO designer resin toy project. The last batch of resins - (Wave 5) drops the this Friday, July 3rd, noon in the Argonaut Resins online store - kinda sorta like a July 4th weekend extravaganza. In this wave Robbie added a Cosmic tint, Sepia, Tattoo, Amethyst Redux tint, and the Blood tint.       TOY2R NEWS: 2.5" DIY SERIES 2 QEES! -@ 08:13 PST
2.5" Qee DIY Series 2  Yes, that's right - Series 2 is is now available and you have seen our first Collectors will note that there will be several "new" TOY2R characters included in This new series is expected to be released in July of 2009 at TTF.
TRANSFORMERS DESTORYS BOX OFFICE! -@ 16:02 PST Box Office: 'Transformers 2' earns $201 million its first five days by Nicole Sperling Revenge-of-the-fallen_l Michael Jackson's death may have overshadowed Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as the top entertainment story of the weekend, but it didn't hamper its box-office performance. After opening to an astounding $60.6 million on Wednesday, the PG-13 rated robot mash-up has grossed an estimated $201 million over its first five days, second only to The Dark Knight's 5-day opening of $203 million. Its Friday-Sunday total reached $112 million, the best three-day opening this summer. IMAX screens accounted for $14.4 million. The only other new release of the weekend, the Cameron Diaz-weepie My Sister's Keeper, grossed $12 million for a fifth place in the box office derby. The rest of the top five was dominated by successful holdovers with The Proposal dropping only 45% its second weekend in theaters for a ten-day cume of $69.1 million and a weekend take of $18.5 million. The Hangover keeps on trucking, grossing an additional $17.2 million for a total cume of $183.2 million and third spot in the rankings. Pixar's Up has now outgrossed Cars, earning $13 million for a total take of $250 million. In limited release, Summit Entertainment scored big with its Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker from director Kathryn Bigelow. Opening on only four screens in New York and Los Angeles, the festival fave grossed $144,000 for a per-theater average of $36,000. The film was sold out in its four theaters on opposite coasts. It will expand into more markets on July 10.
SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLE NEWS: ELEKTRA 14.5" COMIQUETTE! -@ 14:52 PST
 Sideshow Collectibles and Marvel Comics are proud to present the latest from the Marvel Comiquette line, Elektra. Cast in high-quality polystone, each piece is individually painted and finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. The Elektra Comiquette is created here in breathtakingly stunning detail, a perfect addition to any Marvel display. 14.5" H x 11.5" W x 8.75" D Elektra Natchios, the daughter of a Greek ambassador, studied the martial arts as an adolescent. While in the US with her father, she began studies in political science at New York's Columbia University. There she met another student, Matthew Murdock. Murdock revealed to her that he had superhuman senses that compensated for his blindness, and they fell in love. A year later, Elektra and her father were held hostage by terrorists in a building on campus, and during the terrible event, Elektra's father was mistaken for one of the terrorists and killed. Emotionally shattered, Elektra decided she no longer believed in the law and wanted to withdraw from the world. She left America and Murdock. Get yours at:  MEZCO TOYZ NEWS: MEZ-ITZ 6" ROTOCAST VINYL SERIESONE! -@ 05:56 PST Toys R Us Exclusive Hellboy Mez-Itz Arriving In Stores This July!   Mez-itz 6" rotocast vinyl collectables that are cool by design. These two figures are exclusive to Toys R Us and ToysRus.com.
Upper Deck Secures Multi-Year Licensing Partnership with Marvel Entertainment, Inc.  Deal INCLUDES Rights to MARVEL’S SLATE OF FEATURE FILMS AND CLASSIC COMIC BOOK PROPERTIES FOR TRADING CARD GAMES AND TRADING CARDS “This is huge,” said Scott Gaeta, Upper Deck’s director of New Business Development. “We are extremely excited about the possibilities that this newest partnership opens up for us. Gamers and trading card enthusiasts alike will benefit greatly as a result of the collaborative efforts by both companies.” The long-term partnership grants Upper Deck rights to develop products based on Marvel’s comic books and Marvel Studios’ upcoming feature film releases, including Iron Man 2, Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America and The Avengers. “The Marvel Universe and Marvel Studios‘ upcoming slate of feature films are ideally suited for trading cards and trading card games that will appeal to a wide audience,” said Paul Gitter, President, Consumer Products, North American for Marvel Entertainment. “Upper Deck is a true industry leader with a wide network of retail distribution, enabling us to fully leverage the trading card and gaming arena to bring fans another exciting, interactive experience with the Marvel brand.” Stay tuned for additional news on this front as January approaches. About Upper Deck
HOT TOYS NEWS:TERMINATOR T-600! -@ 15:56 PST
 Hot Toys is proud to bring you the latest T600 figure from the Terminator Salvation movie, this early Terminator Infiltrator stands approximately 35 cm / 14 inches high, and true to 1:6th scale. The easily recognized and weathered T-600 also features: ** Over 25 points of articulations
You will be terminated: GEEK TOYS NEWS: WRATH FIGURE CENSORED! -@ 09:42 PST
GEEK TOY'S "WRATH" FIGURE IS CENSORED BY THE EUROPEAN OFFICE OF  This is the first time that this organization has rejected a design due to One of the figures that makes up the new Geek Toys collection and On this issue Antonio Barranco, the president of Geek Toys, has declared This is the first time in the history of the OHIM that it has decided to The rejection of the registration of Wrath has been received by the company
The Scout: What the cluck? Giant rooster lands in our backyard
Here's one amusing and vegan alternative that'll give your backyard the look of chickens without the mess and noise. His name is Kekazze, a rotationally molded plastic rooster with a punk rock Mohawk and high-tops. (See a detailed shot after the jump.) He won't wake up the neighbors, but at just over 4 feet tall, he might alarm passersby. The indoor-outdoor piece by Italian artist-designer Omar Ronda is created as a signed and numbered work in a limited edition from Casamania and sells for $750 at Functions, 1454 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 451-4284.
Though Kekazze certainly qualifies as a whimsy, there is an intellectual discourse at work in the creation of this rooster-zilla. Designer Omar Ronda explains that plastic, which is derived from petroleum, is "the natural repository of the the planet's entire history of organic life forms" and that plastic animals turn "life back in its tracks." Which certainly sounds like a cool reply to anyone who asks why you spent $750 on a giant cluck. If you like the concept but are short on chicken scratch, don't despair. Functions can also special order an illuminated tabletop version that's about half the height -- and the cost.
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