Raving Toy Maniac

August 2013 - Funko has announced a new game - Batman vs. Joker Throwdown.

Funko describes the game as:

• Board and Pieces come in 12" Vinyl Figural Packaging
• Each Game comes with two 2.5" Collectible Vinyl Figure Game Pieces (Batman & Joker)
• Beat your opponent by using Combat Cards, Battle Cards, Boost Coins and Battle Dice
• Easy to Play
• Watch for booster packs to collect more Combat Cards and Collectible Game Piece Characters.

The game is due in stores around August 8th.

August 2013 - Funko has announced two new Tin-Tastics sets, this time based on DC Comics and Batman - activity sets packed in cases that look like Batman and the Joker.

These nifty sets are due in stores around August 15th.

August 2013 - Funko has announced a new Papercraft set, this time based on DC Comics and Batman - you can construct the Batcave, the Batmobile, and part of Wayne Manor.

This set is due in stores around August 15th.

August 2013 - Funko has announced a POP! Vinyl Batman figure from The Dark Knight.

Batman is due in stores around August 15th.

NECA ANNOUNCES BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS GAMESTOP USA EXCLUSIVE

San Diego, CA – July 18, 2013 – National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), a world leader in licensed consumer goods, announced today at San Diego Comic-Con a new GameStop USA exclusive item, the Batman: Arkham Origins Grapnel Accessory Prop Replica, modeled directly from the much-anticipated Batman: Arkham Origins video game developed by Warner Bros. Games. The exclusive, set to launch this fall, is available now for pre-order online and at select retail stores.

The exclusive, life size prop replica is fully spring loaded and motorized. The prop also comes with two different hook attachments for customization.

July 2013 - Funko has announced four new items based on Heath Ledger as the Joker from The Dark Knight.

All four figures are due in stores around August 15th.

The POP! Vinyl figures are the Joker and the Joker in Bank Robber disguise.

The Wacky Wobblers are again the regular Joker and the Joker in Bank Robber disguise. The regular Joker figure talks, with these sound clips:

• "And here we go."
• "Let's put a smile on that face."
• "How about a magic trick?"
• "Why so serious?"
• "Oohahahaha"

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Ten

DC Eraser Set

July 2013 - Monogram International reveals an Exclusive San Diego Comic-con 2013 DC Eraser Box Set. Characters include: Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Flash, Green Lantern, Joker, Bane, Hawkman, Nightwing, Harley Quinn, Super Girl, Superman Gold Edition, Flash Bronze Edition, Batman Silver Edition, Green Lantern Bronze Edition, Robin Silver Edition, and a Wonder Woman Gold Edition.

- Erasers stand 1.25" tall.
- Intricate detailing.
- Make great party favors!
- Exclusive Superman and Wonder Woman Gold Erasers.
- Exclusive Batman and Robin Silver Erasers.
- Exclusive Flash and Green Lantern Bronze Edition.
- Item #45140
- 200 Piece Limited Edition
- $35.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - BATMAN BLACK & WHITE EARTH 2 BATMAN STATUE

DESIGNED BY NICOLA SCOTT
SCULPTED BY MAT BROUILLARD

The Dark Knight of Earth 2 enters the world of the best-selling Batman Black & White line with this wonderfully sculpted statue based on the designs of fan-favorite artist Nicola Scott!

Measures Approximately 6" Tall
$79.95 US
On Sale January 2014
Allocations May Occur

July 2013 - DC Collectibles - DC COMICS SUPER HEROES BATMAN BUST

DESIGNED BY JIM LEE
SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP

The DC Comics-The New 52 look of The Dark Knight is perfectly captured with this intricately sculpted bust worthy of a placement in the halls of Wayne Manor itself.

Measures Approximately 5.8" Tall
$49.95 US
On Sale January 2014
Allocations May Occur

Toys"R"Us® Heads to Comic-Con International in San Diego at Entertainment Earth® Booth #2343 with Nine Noteworthy Exclusives

Collector-worthy TRANSFORMERS, Pretty Ponies, a Batmobile and a Limited Edition Fairy All among Toys"R"Us Comic-Con Exclusives

July 2013 - Building on its tradition of offering an unbeatable assortment of toys for kids and collectors of all ages, Toys"R"Us® has revealed its lineup of nine exclusive items available in honor of its fifth appearance at the highly anticipated Comic-Con International in San Diego, which will take place from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. Offered in partnership with Entertainment Earth® at Booth #2343, conventioneers will find Comic-Con merchandise based on fan favorite series, like Adventure Time™, WINX Club®, TRANSFORMERS, Batman and The Walking Dead.