DARK HORSE DELUXE TO PRODUCE MERCHANDISE BASED ON THE HIT NICKELODEON TELEVISION SERIES, “AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER” AND “THE LEGEND OF KORRA!” NEW YORK-Feb. 19, 2014–Dark Horse Comics and Nickelodeon are expanding their incredibly successful publishing partnership to include a wide range of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra” collectable items. These brand-new products ranging from figures to plush will debut at International Toy Fair in New York February 2014, and will be released in May. This new program extends the success of the certified best-selling Dark Horse art books and graphic novels, based on the work of series
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Toy Fair 2014 – Hasbro’s Transformers – Video Demos
Hasbro’s Transformers – Video Demos At the Hasbro Preview Party, Matthew Greenbaum of ASM was able to get some video demos of Bumblebee and Grimlock transforming, and in the latter, get sound effects as well. Take a look below, and be sure to see our Transformers show room pictures as well as press images! [youtube id=”-J0RUOFUw9A” mode=”normal” align=”center”] [youtube id=”IFJUgvIyTJs” mode=”normal” align=”center”]
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TOY FAIR 2014 IS HAPPENING NOW! Go to http://toyfair14.asmzine.com now! Keep following @ASMzine on Twitter for the latest!
Continue readingMezco Reveals 2014 Toy Fair Limited Edition Collectible: Breaking Bad Walter White Figure
As a prelude to next month’s Toy Fair show, Mezco Toys revealed their exclusive show figure – Walter White from “Breaking Bad”. Because Toy Fair is not open to the general public, Mezco will be making this figure available via their website, although quantities will be limited. The link to order is http://www.mezcotoyz.com/mezco-2014-toy-fair-catalog-figure. See images below and the full press release after the jump.
Continue readingToy Fair 2013 – Day 2 Recap – LEGO, Mattel, Bandai, Playmates, Diamond Select
We’re in the middle of Day 3 of Toy Fair pictures, but let’s turn the clock back a few hours and see what we unveiled during the hour of the wolf (sorry, a Song of Ice and Fire reference there….). Yesterday, our big galleries were for three of the biggest companies at the show – LEGO, Mattel, and Bandai, plus some Playmates and Diamond Select Toys thrown in. From LEGO, we saw new Galaxy Force, new Lord of the Rings, more Star Wars, and the debut of The Lone Ranger. We also saw DUPLO, Creator, Castle, City, and lots more.
Continue readingToy Fair 2013 – Day 1 Recap – Hasbro News
As we gear up for Day 2 of Toy Fair pictures, let’s step back and take a look at Day 1 in review. Yesterday was the annual Hasbro Fan Media Event, a great way to kick off Toy Fair for us toy lovers. A two hour presentation covered My Little Pony, Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel toys, and afterwards fan press members were allowed to see Hasbro’s show room. In addition, Hasbro provided the media with press images of toys seen and not seen at the show. Take a gander TRANSFORMERS Beast Hunters Bot Shots Construct-Bots Generations Kre-O MARVEL Marvel
Continue readingToy Fair 2013: Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair Press Release
February 7, 2013 Hasbro Showcases Portfolio of Brands and Innovative New Play Experiences at the 110th American International Toy Fair Premier Global Branded Play Company Highlights New Introductions from TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, PLAY-DOH, FURBY and More NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), home to many of the world’s favorite entertainment and playtime brands, will celebrate new initiatives and product launches at the largest toy industry expo in the western hemisphere. Hasbro showcases the new TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS action figures at the American International Toy Fair in New York. CONSTRUCT-BOTS is the first ever line of TRANSFORMERS figures that kids can customize and
Continue readingMezco Toyz’s Breaking Bad Reveal And Toy Fair Preview
Mezco Toyz’s “Breaking Bad” Reveal and Toy Fair Preview Includes “Axe Cop” Products, “Thundercats” and More By John Charles New York- Mezco Toyz invited the 50 reporters to their international world headquarters Tuesday for an exclusive preview of the items set to be revealed at Toy Fair next week. Located in a historic Long Island City building that was once a shirt factory and horse stable, Mezco’s HQ is a toy collector’s dream. Life size arms reminiscent of those in Dracula’s castle jut from the walls holding Living Dead Dolls. Toys fill cool modern shelving units and ultra modern sofas
Continue readingOfficial Pictures of Hasbro’s Marvel Iron Man 3 Iron Assemblers
Just received this E-mail from Hasbro/HunterPR. Yesterday, Hasbro’s Marvel Iron Man 3 Iron Assemblers 3.75-Inch action figure assortment was announced on USAToday.com. Hasbro is excited to now share with you its official photography for wave 1 of the assortment. The following six action figures are included in wave 1. HASBRO’S MARVEL IRON MAN 3 IRON ASSEMBLERS 3.75-INCH ACTION FIGURES — Wave 1 * Gold/Red * White/Grey * Iron Patriot (Blue/Silver/Red) * War Machine Movie (Black/Silver) * Black/Champagne * Gunmetal MARVEL IRON MAN 3 IRON ASSEMBLERS 3.75-INCH Action Figure Assortment (Approximate Retail Price: $9.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Spring 2013) In
Continue readingToy Fair 2012 – 2012 Toy of the Fair Awards
Well, Toy Fair 2012 wrapped up last week, and with any big show, sometimes you need a few days away from it to get a clear perspective on what you saw. So that’s what I did, and it totally was not me being lazy in writing a wrap-up post. Nope. No sir. So, now I present to you the 2012 Toy of the Fair Awards! Catchy, eh?
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