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 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 readingMezco Toyz Announces Axe Cop 4inch Scale Figures Series 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mezco Toyz Announces Axe Cop 4inch Scale Figures Series 1 New York- He’s a cop…with an axe…he’s AXE COP! He’s the best crime fighter the world has ever known thanks to his trusty axe, his pet T-rex, Wexter (with maching gun hands!) and a group of crime-fighting partners unlike any you’ve ever seen! Axe Cop is the internet comic sensation based on a story a five year-old boy narrated to his twenty nine year old brother, who happens to be an illustrator. What began as a simple tale became an award-winning comic, and upcoming animated tv series
Continue readingSunday, June 2, Is Kids Day At Wizard World Philadelphia!
Sunday, June 2, Is Kids Day At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 Balloon Art, Arts & Crafts, ‘Creepy Crawler Bugs,’ Green Ranger Power Hour, Baseball Book Event,’Kid-Friendly’ Booths, Passport Program, Costume Contest Lead Special Children’s Programming; Kids Under 10 Free With Paid Adult NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2013 – Move over, mom and dad! Sunday, June 2, is Kids Day at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, with an array of programming, kid-friendly celebrities, creators and exhibitors designed especially for children, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. From the impossibly
Continue readingLee, Shatner, ‘Charmed,’ Firefly Q&A’s Highlight Programming at Philadelphia Comic Con
Stan Lee, William Shatner, ‘Charmed’ and ‘Firefly’ Reunion Q&As, Comics Panels, Evening Parties, Movies Fuel Largest Programming Schedule At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 30 – June 2 Henry Winkler, Manu Bennett, James Marsters, Ray Park Among Stars Conducting Q&As; Marvel Sessions Lead Four Days Packed With Comic-Themed Programming At Pennsylvania Convention Center NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2013 – Interactive Q&A sessions featuring celebrities Stan Lee, William Shatner, Henry Winkler, John Barrowman, Manu Bennett and stars of “Charmed” and “Firefly,” a full slate of comics-themed panels, evening parties and movie screenings are some of the highlights of
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