New York- As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Tri-Pack The most exciting 2inch Mez-Itz in Metropolis are based on the upcoming big-budget action extravaganza hitting theatres in June 2013.
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Dark Horse Digital: Gentry & Conley Unleash SABERTOOTH SWORDSMAN!
JUNE 5, MILWAUKIE, OR—From rising stars Damon Gentry (Eerie) and Aaron Conley (It Girl! and the Atomics, Prophet), Dark Horse Comics is pleased to announce one of 2013’s hottest artistic debuts—Sabertooth Swordsman! This six-part, digital-first series is available exclusively through Dark Horse Digital beginning today and will be collected in a gorgeous hardcover in the fall. Sabertooth Swordsman also marks the latest selection in the critically acclaimed Dark Horse Originals line. “If you like your hot new indie comic debuts smack full of wall-to-wall violence and adventure, and almost zero moral ambiguity or crushing existential dread, then, BOY HOWDY, have we got the comical book for you!
Continue readingStan Lee, ‘The Walking Dead’ Stars Headline Wizard World NYC Experience June 28-30
Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, Five ‘The Walking Dead’ Stars, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Headline Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience, June 28-29-30 Norman Reedus, Laurie Holden, Michael Rooker, Jon Bernthal, Chandler Riggs From ‘TWD’ To Attend Fan Extravaganza At New Riverside Location At Basketball City (Pier 36) NEW YORK, June 4, 2013 – Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) has announced the celebrity and superstar creator rosters for the 2013 Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience,June 28-30 at Basketball city (Pier 36) in Manhattan. Comics legend Stan Lee, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” icon Patrick Stewart and five prominent cast members of “The Walking Dead,” including Norman Reedus, Laurie Holden,
Continue readingMezco Toyz Reveals 3rd Summer Exclusive: Cheetara and Snarf Mega Deluxe 2 Pack
New York- As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: Cheetara and Snarf Deluxe 2 Pack This mega scale multipack features Cheetara, the Thundarian noble who is as lovely as she is brave and cunning, and Snarf, the much beloved sidekick of the Thundercats.
Continue readingLucasFilm Announces Second Annual Star Wars Read Day!
LUCASFILM LTD., DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE AND PUBLISHING PARTNERS ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL STAR WARS READS DAY Bookstore and library events to be held October 5, 2013 New York, NY – Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and its publishing partners announced today the second annual Star Wars Reads Day to be held this October 5, 2013. Last year, 30 authors and 1,500 costumed volunteers participated in over 1,200 Star Wars Reads Day events across North America. On October 5 of this year, Star Wars fans, authors, and artists will again come together in this multi-publisher initiative that celebrates reading and Star Wars. Participating
Continue readingMezco Toyz Reveals 2nd Summer Exclusive: Deluxe Breaking Bad Walter White In Hazmat Suit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mezco Toyz Reveals 2nd Summer Exclusive: Deluxe Breaking Bad Walter White In Hazmat Suit Mezco presents Breaking Bad Walter White Hazmat Suit Edition, this much anticipated figure features Walter in his trademark bright yellow suit. He comes complete with a fifty-five gallon chemical drum and a trio of lab bottles. Paying tribute to the famous Breaking Bad episode FLY, this edition contains a scale replica of Walter’s makeshift flyswatter. The whole set is discreetly packaged in a collector-friendly package with a Los Pollos Hermanos slipcover you can’t get anywhere else. This Mezco Summer Exclusive is a Limited
Continue readingAnother Day, Another “Transformers 4” Vehicle Reveal
Meet Hound! Hound is described as “always rugged and reliable” and is “one of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles from Oshkosh Defense.” ASM Thoughts: Interesting. Hound has been a Jeep/Jeep-like vehicle since his G1 days, so to see him has a huge military truck is a bit of a departure. I was thinking more Bulkhead than Hound, actually. It will be interesting to see what characterization he will have. Source: http://michaelbay.com/2013/05/31/hound/
Continue readingTransformers 4 Production Reveals Yet Another Autobot
Michael Bay showed the world yet another redesigned Autobot from the upcoming Transformers 4 movie. He’s been several types of Camaro’s already, but Bumblebee is going old school once again, as a “highly modified, vintage 1967 Camaro SS.” ASM Thoughts: I like it, although it’s weird to see movie Bumblebee as a mostly black vehicle (countless toy redecos notwithstanding.) (Source: http://michaelbay.com/2013/05/30/transformers-4-bumblebee/)
Continue readingLife-Size Optimus Prime Prepares for Battle Atop Universal Orlando Resort’s TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D
Life-Size Optimus Prime Prepares for Battle Atop Universal Orlando Resort’s TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D Optimus Prime is ready for battle – towering above the entrance to Universal Orlando Resort’s highly-anticipated, blockbuster attraction, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D. The addition of the authentically-sized leader of the Autobots Thursday morning, May 30, 2013 is one of the finishing touches to the attraction. Optimus Prime stands guard at 28 feet tall and nearly nine tons, beckoning recruits to join the resistance against the invading Decepticons. The mind-blowing, action-packed thrill ride, which was constructed in record time, officially opens June 20 at Universal Studios Florida. © 2013
Continue readingJoliet Public Library’s Fourth Annual “Star Wars” Day This Saturday
If you’re around northern Illinois this weekend, head over to Joliet, IL as the Joliet Public Library presents its fourth annual Star Wars Day! From 10:00am to 4:00pm, you can experience sights and sounds from that galaxy far, far away as the city of Joliet, the staff of the Joliet Public Library, local businesses, and members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion join together to provide Star Wars-themed fun for the public. This event is free, and there will be costumes, fan-made props, pictures, and events for all to enjoy.
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