September 2013 News

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Scribblenauts: Unmasked Mini Figures Blind Boxes Series 2

September 2013 - DC Collectibles - SCRIBBLENAUTS: UNMASKED MINI FIGURES BLIND BOXES SERIES 2

In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman™, Superman™ and the rest of Justice League™ to restore order to the DC Comics Universe. Each tray contains 24 pieces of 11 different figures (some rarer than others), including The Flash, Cyborg, Blue Beetle, Bane and MORE!

Each Measures Approximately 2.25" Tall

$4.95 US
On Sale March 2014
Allocations May Occur

Superman the Man of Steel Superman Statue

September 2013 - DC Collectibles - SUPERMAN THE MAN OF STEEL SUPERMAN STATUE

DESIGNED BY KENNETH ROCAFORT
SCULPTED BY PAUL HARDING

The Man of Steel rockets from the pages of his self-titled series with this intricately designed statue based on the artwork of fan-favorite artist Kenneth Rocafort!

Measures Approximately 8.5" Tall

$79.95 US
On Sale March 2014
Allocations May Occur

Fables Bookends

September 2013 - DC Collectibles - FABLES BOOKENDS

Based on designs by Mark Buckingham
Sculpted by Mike Locascio

Display your FABLES graphic novel collection with these breathtaking gun metal silver resin bookends inspired by the best-selling, Eisner Award-winning comic book and graphic novel series FABLES by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham.

Measures Approximately 8.25" Tall

$249.95 US
On Sale March 2014
Allocations May Occur

Searching for Rainbow Loom?

September 2013 - Every day, I check the log files on the site, and among other things, I get to see what people are searching for on our site. Recently, there have been multiple searches every day for "rainbow loom," I feel bad for you folks that I don't have anything to post about Rainbow Looms.

Here are a few links that Google shows me when I search there for Rainbow Loom:

- Rainbow Loom - the official site - they also have a page full of instructional videos for making different designs. You can buy the Rainbow Loom kit and refill packs on their site.

Live Action Max Steel Movie Coming in Late 2014

Dolphin Entertainment, Mattel To Develop, Produce "Max Steel," Open Road Films To Distribute For Wide Theatrical Release

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 4, 2013 -- Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. and Mattel, Inc., have partnered to develop the live-action, feature-length film "Max Steel" based on Mattel's franchise property of the same name. The film will be produced by Dolphin Films, a newly-formed subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment. Open Road Films will distribute "Max Steel" in the U.S. as the first of a multi-picture agreement with Dolphin Films. The film will be given a wide release in theaters in the fourth quarter of 2014.

"Today marks the beginning of an exciting new relationship between Dolphin Entertainment and Mattel, two companies that have consistently worked to delight and entertain children all over the world," said Bill O'Dowd, CEO, Dolphin Entertainment. "We couldn't think of a better property to kick off Dolphin's feature film division than Max Steel, which tells a story of the power of friendship and teamwork, with a heavy dose of humor – all qualities we hope to bring to our partnership with the Mattel team."

Takara Masterpiece MP-13B, Assassin's Creed Play Arts at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

September 6, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

Hi - Here are some great new preorders we have just listed:

MP-13B Masterpiece Soundblaster with Ratbat - $159.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11765&mode=re...

Assassins Creed III Play Arts Kai - Connor Davenport
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10456&mode=re...

Assassins Creed IV Play Arts Kai - Edward Kenway
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SEP10457&mode=re...

MP-12G Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11726&mode=re...

TG30 - Waspinator
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11766&mode=re...

TG31 - Rhinox
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11767&mode=re...

Sideshow Security Battle Droids 12" Figure Set

Predaking, Avengers, Transformers, NFL Sportspicks, Bandai, Hoodies, Star Wars, Minimates, Doctor Who at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

September 5, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

BBTS End of Summer Sale!
We've reduced prices by 15% to 50% on over 5,000 items! Take a look at the huge sale menus, there are tons of Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, GI Joe, Anime, Statues, Props, T-Shirts, Trinkets, Stand-Ups, Imports, Movie Figures and much much more!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13719

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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AVENGERS NOW HULK 1/10 SCALE ARTFX+ STATUE
Kotobukiya is starting a new line of Avengers 1/10 scale statues, and the Hulk is first out of the gate. He stands almost 10" tall and is priced at $59.99, $5 off the MSRP. He will be followed by the rest of the movie Avengers - Hawkeye, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT11145&mode=re...

FRANKENSTEIN 16" STATUE

CustomCon 36 (Winter 2013): Enter by November 29

September 2013 - CustomCon 36 has been scheduled for the week of December 9, 2013, to be held on ActionFigurePics.com. The entry deadline is Friday, November 29, 2013.

Please check AFP's CustomCon page to learn more about submitting your custom action figures.

Take a look back at the previous CustomCon events.

Alien, Spider-Man, Pacific Rim, Halo, Bandai Japan, DC, Metal Gear Solid, Doctor Who at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

September 4, 2013 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

BBTS End of Summer Sale!
We've reduced prices by 15% to 50% on over 5,000 items! Take a look at the huge sale menus, there are tons of Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, GI Joe, Anime, Statues, Props, T-Shirts, Trinkets, Stand-Ups, Imports, Movie Figures and much much more!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13719

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NEW PRE-ORDERS
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ALIEN REACTION 3.75" - FIGURE CASE, SET, SINGLE
This line is done in the style of Kenner's late 70's figures. The Case of 20 includes 8 of the "Big Chap" Alien and three each of Ripley, Ash, Dallas and Kane in Nostromo Spacesuit; it is priced at $229.99, $70 off the MSRP. We also have this assortment listed as a Set of 5 (one of each figure) at $64.99 ($10 off the MSRP), and singles are available of the "Big Chap" Alien at $14.99.

Target's Latest Deals on Toys & Action Figures

September 3, 2013 - It's a new month, so it is also time to check Target's printable coupons and Cartwheel app for new deals!

The printable coupons offer four coupon in the toys category:

  • 20% select Hasbro games
  • buy one, get one 50% off B-Daman toys
  • buy one, get one 50% off Beyblade toys
  • 20% off a Disney's Sofia the First toy

Their Cartwheel has 14 toy deals available, including these deals of interest to action figure collectors:

  • 50% off Power Ghouls Spectra Monster High Doll
  • 50% off Power Ghouls Clawdeen Wolf Monster High Doll
  • 10% off Playskool Heroes Hulk Smash toys

If you don't have a smartphone to use the Cartwheel app, you can log in via Facebook and print out a code to hand to the cashier and still get the same deals. We've used the Cartwheel printout three times now and have saved a whopping $5.68, which was enough to pay for the clearance Roadblock action figure shown above.

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