May 2012 News

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Batman 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue

4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE

May 2012 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE

DEFENDER OF GOTHAM CITY!

The Dark Knight emerges from the rubble of Gotham City in the latest from the museum quality line of collectables! This immaculately crafted statue features Batman gazing into the heart of the criminal underworld and is an impressive addition to any collection!

Measuring approximately 18.75" high x 9" wide x 11" deep, this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, mixed-media statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

Sculpted by Jon Matthews. Limited Edition.

$324.95 US
On Sale September 12, 2012
*Allocations May Occur

The Joker Statue by Brian Bolland

THE JOKER STATUE BY BRIAN BOLLAND

May 2012 - DC Collectibles - THE JOKER STATUE BY BRIAN BOLLAND

BASED FROM THE ART OF BRIAN BOLLAND
SCULPTED BY BRIAN FAY

From Brian Bolland, the artist behind the definitive Joker tale BATMAN: THE KILLILNG JOKE, comes the latest entry in the acclaimed "Batman: Black and White" series. Using the monochromatic tones synonymous with the line, this statue is a much-anticipated tribute to the Clown Prince of Crime.

Inspired from the cover of BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #50

Statue measures 9" high x 4.75" wide x 6.25" deep.
$79.95 US
On Sale September 5, 2012
*Allocations May Occur

V For Vendetta Book & Mask Set

V FOR VENDETTA BOOK & MASK SET

May 2012 - DC Comics - V FOR VENDETTA BOOK & MASK SET
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art and cover by DAVID LLOYD

On sale OCTOBER 3
296 pg, FC, $24.99 US, 11.78" h x 8.25" w x 5.218" d
MATURE READERS

The best-selling graphic novel that defined sophisticated storytelling is offered in a unique new way in the V FOR VENDETTA BOX AND MASK SET!

The set includes a trade paperback edition of Alan Moore's terrifying portrait of totalitarianism and resistance, superbly illustrated by artist David Lloyd, along with the famed V mask in PVC with white elastic band, offered in a window box.

Artists and Convention-Goers Raise Money for Sudanese Orphans

"Machine Gun Preacher" Gets Boost from Sci-Fi Convention Attendees.

May 2012 - Sci-Fi and Speculative Fiction Fans have found a new home in the Johnstown area. Now they are working to help provide homes for Sudanese Orphans at the first Annual Sci-Fi in the Valley Con.

Sci-Fi in the Valley Con will be holding its first-ever charity auction to benefit "Machine Gun Preacher" Sam Childers' Angels of East Africa this Saturday afternoon at Ebenburg, PA's North Central Recreation Center. Childers, best known from last year's Biopic "Machine Gun Preacher," in which he was portrayed by Gerard Butler, founded the organization to build Orphanages and provide aid to Sudan's "Invisible Children," affected by war for nearly the past three decades.

Casey Bassett, Promoter of the Convention, has been working with the organization to put together this Charity Art Auction with works donated from vendors and local artists representing the broad spectrum of Speculative Fiction themes. Original Art Pieces include depictions of Dragons, Zombies, Superheroes, Fairies, Space Monsters and More!

Twizzlers: The Amazing Spider-Man Facebook Contest

Twizzlers Celebrates Release Of The Amazing Spider-Man™ With A Twisty Web Of Amazing Prizes

Facebook Promotion Invites Fans to Help The Amazing Spider-Man Build a Virtual Web of Twizzlers Twists Unlocking Prizes and Exclusive Content

HERSHEY, Pa., May 15, 2012 -- Twizzlers® Candy has teamed up with Sony Pictures to mark the debut of the The Amazing Spider-Man™ by challenging fans nationwide to swing into action and help the hero build a virtual web of Twizzlers Twists to unlock sweet prizes and exclusive content. Beginning May 13 through July 7, 2012, fans can visit http://www.Facebook.com/Twizzlers once daily to add a Twizzlers Twist to The Amazing Spider-Man's web in three scenes that depict the chapters of The Amazing Spider-Man story for a chance to win unique prizes, including a trip to the next Spider-Man movie set.

New From Uglydoll - Meet the Uglybuddies, Mover and Handsome Panther

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Meet THE UGLYBUDDIES™

May 2012 - Everybody needs a buddy. Your buddies will have your back after a bad dream, or when it's dark or when the cookie jar is empty, but they are also there for you to share the good times. Kick the ball around? Done! Help with rude people? Yes! Help with homework? No. See, so your buddies are there like 90% of the time! But they are 100% behind you as you work hard to make your dreams come true and do what you love. Ok now get in the pouch!

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6 Styles
$20 MSRP
Available June 2012

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Meet MOVER™

K'NEX: Beatles Yellow Submarine Building Figures

 Beatles Yellow Submarine Building Figures

K'NEX BRANDS TO LAUNCH NEW LINE OF BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE BUILDING FIGURES

Officially-Licensed Buildable Figures by K'NEX Allow Music Fans to Build Classic Yellow Submarine Band

Hatfield, PA, May, 2012 – Music lovers, young and old, will soon be able to build and play with characters from their favorite iconic rock band, The Beatles, with new licensed buildable figure packs by K'NEX®. K'NEX, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love™, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Apple Corps Ltd., brokered by Live Nation Merchandise, The Beatles North American Licensing Agent. This agreement allows K'NEX to create building toys inspired by The Beatles Yellow Submarine.

Bowen, Revoltech Spider-Man, Hot Toys, WWE at Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store

May 15, 2012 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer BigBadToyStore.com has several items of interest to collectors:

New Bowen Statues & Busts - a great selection this month with Savage Hulk, Magneto, Red Spider-Man Statues, and Maestro Hulk Mini Bust
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=bowen

Revoltech Spider-Man - we can't post any images on this one yet, but it's going to be an awesome figure! Preorders available at $54.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KAI10432&mode=re...

Hot Toys New Arrivals - DX Joker and Black Costume Spider-Man have just arrived
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=hot+toys+1%2f6

Mattel WWE - we've listed about 30 new case assortments - basically the full Mattel lineup for future WWE releases
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=mattel+wwe

BigBadToyStore.com

Futurama Returns June 20th

COMEDY CENTRAL's® "Futurama" Returns at Warp Speed With All-New Episodes Beginning Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00 p.m.

Emmy® Award-Winning Animated Comedy Series Premieres 13 New Episodes Kicking It Off with Two New Episodes Back-to-Back

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 -- Missing the future? Well don't worry because the 31st century zaniness continues as Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's brilliantly subversive animated sci-fi comedy, "Futurama," returns with 13 all-new half-hour episodes beginning on Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL. The all-comedy channel is kicking off the "Futurama" season in style with two new episodes airing back-to-back.

HeroClix TabApp for iPad

NECA/WIZKIDS, ICARUS STUDIOS ANNOUNCE HEROCLIX TABAPP™ FOR IPAD

Integrates Physical Toys with Digital Gameplay

Hillside, N.J. & Cary, N.C. - May 14, 2012 - Leading entertainment conglomerate, National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) alongside game creators Wizkids and Icarus Studios, wholly-owned subsidiaries of NECA, today unveiled HeroClix TabApp™, an upcoming action-based iPad game, and the first in the TabApp™ series, integrating physical miniature toys with digital arenas. HeroClix TabApp™ is set for release this fall.

Featuring real-time combat, HeroClix TabApp™ integrates NECA's vast array of licenses to bring popular characters commonly featured in NECA's product lines to the game.

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