News – Mattel SDCC 2012 Dark Knight Rises Exclusive Figure Revealed

San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Comic Book ConventionToday, Mattycollector announced some information regarding their San Diego Comic-Con 2012 pre-voucher sale, and in that release they revealed what the Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters Exclusive figure will be. Up until now, we haven’t known anything about what it could be, other than there would be one.

Speculation rose that perhaps it would be the Liam Neeson Ra’s Al Ghul figure that fans have been wanting since 2008 and the inception of the Dark Knight Movie Masters figures.

There are no photos yet of what the SDCC exclusive will look like, but we do know the package will feature lights and sounds, and now we know the character it’s going to be.

Continue after the jump to find out the SDCC 2012 Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters exclusive figure!

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News – Amazing Spider-Man 6″ Movie Figures Coming!

Amazing Spider-Man Hasbro Lizard Andrew Garfield Movie 6" Action FigureApparently there is a picture floating around out of Hong Kong of a series of Amazing Spider-Man 6″ movie figures. Well, two of them are movie figures, and the third is the previously seen Miles Morales Ultimate Spider-Man.

The other two are of course Spider-Man and Lizard based on their movie appearances. No release date has yet been announced.

Continue after the jump for a look at all 3 figures to be included in the lineup!

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MTV Geek Recently Interviewed Me!

MTV Geek Music TelevisionThat’s right, Jason Stephens of MTV Geek recently did an interview with me regarding my customs. We talk about everything from my artistic process, to my favorite pieces I’ve made, and I even relate a war story. Click here to read the full interview. I couldn’t feel more honored for it. Thanks to Jason Stephens, aka Lemonjuice McGee, for the opportunity!



News – Mint Condition Customs is Going to Botcon!

Transformers Botcon 2012 Hasbro Optimus Prime Megatron BumblebeeYes that’s right, this Saturday, April 28th 2012, I will be at Botcon, taking pictures of all the stuff they let me and then reporting it to you here on my site.

Botcon is in Dallas, TX this year, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, which gives me the perfect opportunity to go.

I’ll be wearing this shirt for those going who want to spot me and chat me up about, well…anything! I love meeting new people so talk away. Ask me about customs, figures, whatever you want.

I’ll be meeting up with Sean Long from Big Kids, Big News, and I’ll be finding Dave Willis from Shortpacked! to talk with him.

All around, it should be a very fun, very busy day. I hope to make new friends, meet new people, and take pictures of lots and lots of toys!

So will you be going to Botcon this year?

News – Toy Traveler, New Toy Based Reality Show Coming to SyFy

The other day, the SyFy channel announced a slew of new shows that will be launching in 2013, one of which is a new show based around toy hunting. The show is called Toy Traveler. Many may remember when the Travel Channel gave a sneak peek of their show based on toy hunting, called Toy Hunters, back in January of this year, and which will be debuting in full on later this year. Toy Traveler is obviously a different show, but it’s not hard to imagine why after the success of the pilot for Toy Hunters, that other networks would want their own toy based reality shows. Geek culture is mainstream now. It’s an odd feeling, isn’t it?

Anyway, here is some information about the show released by the network:

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News – DC Direct No More, Now Welcome DC Collectibles

DC Direct Collectibles LogoThat’s right, DC Direct is done for. Well, actually it’s just the name that’s going away. DC Direct is being relaunched as DC Collectibles.

Read the full press release, and check out some photos of the Flashpoint Action Figure Box Set and the Blackest Night Sinestro Bust after the jump!

 

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News – Mattel Cancels Young Justice Lines and Issues Statement on DCU All Stars

Mattel Young Justice Batman 6" ScaleMattel has posted a response to a question on their Mattycollector message boards last week that they have canceled their 4″ & 6″ Young Justice lines due to lack of demand. It  seems that Mattel just can’t keep a DC Comics based toy line going strong.

It was also recently announced the 6″ DC Universe Classics All-Star line was also getting cancelled and that only one wave with a new lineup was going to be released at retail. Mattel has also released an statement via their Mattycollector forums in regards to that line:

Read the full statement after the jump!

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News – DC Comics Launches New ‘Masters of The Universe’ Comic Book!

He-Man Masters of the Universe Comic Book DC Comics James RobinsonYou heard that right, apparently DC Comics is launching a brand new 6 issue Masters of the Universe comic book this July! It will be written by James Robinson, with pencils by Phillip Tan and inks from Ruy Jose. For He-Man fans, this is very exciting news. DC Comics was the comic book company that published the original ongoing series in the 80’s and it seems they are ready to bring He-Man back!

Courtesy of MTV Geek we get a sneak peek at the new series as well as an interview with writer James Robinson.

The full story and the interview, as well as a full sized version of the teaser image after the jump!

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News – Marvel Legends Avengers Movie Figures in Package, Hulk Revealed

Hasbro Marvel Legends 2012 Movie Avengers Hulk Hawkeye Captain America Loki Thor Iron ManApparently the Hasbro Marvel Legends movie Avengers figures have leaked, and thanks to xmeteorz of TheFwoosh forums, we have new images of the Walmart exclusive figures!

Most of these were already revealed as prototypes at conventions within the last year, however here we get a peek at a not yet revealed figure: Movie Hulk! That’s right, it looks as if Hasbro is making a Hulk figure based on his appearance in the Avengers movie in Marvel Legends style. He looks pretty big in package. They even had to fold his arms and squat his legs just to get him to fit in the package.

Hasbro stated that these figures will be released either before or during the release of the Avengers movie on Blu-ray/DVD. Some of these 6″ figures feature the new style of rocker ankles Hasbro has been implementing, such as the movie Hulk figure. However, Iron Man seems to be a repack from the previous Walmart exclusive Iron Man 2 6″ figure wave. Each figure comes with a display stand.

In addition, images of the cardbacks can be seen, showing the cross-sells!

Continue reading the story and see all 21 new images of the figures after the jump!

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News – 2012 SDCC Exclusive SH Figuarts Dragon Ball Super Saiyan Son Gohan

 

SDCC Comic-Con 2012 Bandai Japan S.H. Figuarts Dragonball z Kai Son GohanBluefin Tamashii Nations USA announced their 2012 San Diego Comic Con exclusive Dragon Ball Z figure on their Facebook page.
This year’s Dragonball exclusive Figuarts figure is Son Gohan. This is good news for anyone who missed their chance on him the first time around, because now secondary market prices on that figure are extremely high. If you’re one of those who missed out on him, this is your second chance to snag a Figuarts Gohan figure!

Continue after the jump for the full story, and to get a better look at the SDCC 2012 Figuarts Gohan figure.

 

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