Hot on the heels of the news of Wave 2 of Dark Horses’ Game of Thrones line, Funko has officially announced “The Legacy Collection: Game of Thrones.” Pictures of the toys leaked earlier this week, and PoeGhostal.com has relayed the news that you can buy these now on BN.com. In the same scale/vein as Hasbro’s: Star Wars: The Black Series and Marvel Legends, these are articulated 6-inch scale figures featuring 6 iconic characters from the popular HBO show. These will be on display at Toy Fair and available at Barnes and Noble stores for the first month to celebrate the
Continue readingDark Horse Announces Next Wave of Game of Thrones Figures
We here at ASM love “Game of Thrones”. Each episode has been watched at least two times during the initial airing and multiple times in reruns or on Blu Ray. So, we’ve been watching Dark Horse’s new figure line with great interest. The initial offerings have looked great, and now Dark Horse has announced new figures due in July. These five figures include Cersei Baratheon, Arya Stark, Robb Stark, Jaime Lannister, and the White Walker, and we will see more at Toy Fair New York 2014. See pictures below and read the full press release after the break.
Continue readingThe Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, to Appear at Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
Below is the just released news that Matt Smith, the Eleventh Doctor, will appear March 29 at Wizard World Louisville Comic Con. This is fantastic news for all you Whovians in the Kentucky area! Oh, Doctor! Matt Smith To Attend Wizard World Louisville Comic Con, Saturday, March 29 ‘Eleventh Doctor’ In ‘Doctor Who’ Series To Appear At Inaugural Pop Culture Festival At Kentucky International Convention Center LOUISVILLE, Ky., February 6, 2014 –Matt Smith, who recently completed an acclaimed four-year run as the 11thincarnation of the Doctor in the landmark British television series “Doctor Who,” will appear at the inaugural Wizard World Louisville Comic
Continue readingHasbro Unveils TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION First Edition Optimus Prime Figure
Did you watch the Transformers: Age of Extinction commercial during the Bowl that was Super tonight? Well, get the first action figure from the movie now! Read on for the details! The First Figure Based On Upcoming Movie Available on Amazon Immediately Following Big Game Trailer PAWTUCKET, R.I. – February 2, 2014 – In celebration of the TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION Big Game trailer, Hasbro and Amazon have teamed up to offer the first official merchandise inspired by the movie. The “TRANSFORMERS Headquarters Shop” is now live on Amazon.com in the U.S. featuring the first action figure available for purchase from Hasbro’s new TRANSFORMERS:
Continue readingDark Horse Announces “The Sakai Project”
Artists Celebrate Thirty Years of Usagi Yojimbo! JANUARY 31, MILWAUKIE, OR—The most amazing artists in the world have come together to celebrate thirty years of Stan Sakai’s marvelous samurai rabbit saga, Usagi Yojimbo, in a new oversized hardcover benefit book: The Sakai Project: Artists Celebrate Thirty Years of “Usagi Yojimbo”! “It has been an absolute pleasure publishing Stan’s work over the years, and recently collaborating with him directly on 47 Ronin,” said Dark Horse’s president and founder, Mike Richardson. “With the thirtieth anniversary of his most beloved creation, Usagi, and in a time of need for Stan and his family, we are honored to publish
Continue readingSmith, Lee Meet & Greets, Evening Parties Highlight Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con Programming
Q&A Sessions With Matt Smith, Stan Lee, Evening Parties, Meet-And-Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming At Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con WWE® Diva AJ Lee®, Michael Rooker, Manu Bennett, Alan Tudyk, Dean Cain, Robert Englund Q&A’s, Comics Creator Sessions, Film Festival, ‘Kids Day’ Among Full Three Days Of Panels And Events NEW ORLEANS, January 29, 2014 – Question-and-answer sessions with top celebrities like Matt Smith, Stan Lee, WWE® Diva AJ Lee® and Manu Bennett, meet-and-greets, adult and kids costume contests, film festival and an array of comics and pop culture themed panels comprise the robust featured programming schedule at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Feb.
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 readingDark Horse Preview: TOMB RAIDER #1
Lara Croft returns to the comic store! Writer Gail Simone, penciller Nicolás Daniel Selma, inker Juan Gedeon and colorist Michael Atiyeh continue the story where the 2013 video game left off. This opening issue of the new series from Dark Horse, featuring a cover by Dan Dos Santos, will be available February 26th, and you can see the preview below.
Continue readingEisner Hall of Famers Adams, Mignola, Wolfman, Lee Top Creators At Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
Eisner Hall of Famers Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Marv Wolfman, Stan Lee Among Top Comics Creators At Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9 Mike Zeck, Humberto Ramos, Carlos Pacheco, Eric Powell Also Among Most Decorated Artists, Writers At Pop Culture Festival At Ernest N. Morial Convention Center NEW ORLEANS, January 28, 2014 – Eisner Award Hall of Famers Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Mike Mignola (“Hellboy,” “The Avengers”), Marv Wolfman (“DCU Online,” “The New Teen Titans”) and Stan Lee (“Spider-Man,” “X-Men”) headline a roster of nearly 150 comics creators scheduled to attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The all-star lineup also includes
Continue readingDark Horse Preview – KING CONAN the CONQUEROR #1
Dark Horse has sent over a preview of their upcoming King Conan the Conqueror comic. In this, the first issue, we see that Conan has been deposed and is living as a fugitive. He’s not taking this lying down, though; he’s on the hunt for a lost relic and he hopes to regain his throne. Writer Timothy Truman, artist Tomás Giorello and colorist José Villarrubia bring you this new tale of Conan starting February 26. See the pages below.
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