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Hikaru Sulu MIMOBOT
Mimoco, under license by CBS Consumer Products, has announced the second installment in the Star Trek x MIMOBOT Series. The Hikaru Sulu MIMOBOT has been released in a limited edition of 1,000 hand-numbered pieces. He joins Spock, Kirk, Picard and Data in MIMOBOT flash drive form.
Available in up to 128GB and USB 3.0 capabilities (ranging from $24.95 to $129.99), Sulu MIMOBOT also comes preloaded with bonus Mimory and the MimoDesk personalization suite of wallpapers, icons and avatars. It also comes equipped with MimoByte sound software powered with an offering of iconic Star Trek sounds and Sulu character dialogue that plays each time Sulu MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from one’s computer.
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Emily Bee takes on the Obots
Emily Bee is showing off a sneak peek at her first OBots design. These are the new 2-inch tall resin toy produced by Argonaut Resins and Carbon Fibre Media. Each one features a head that articulates. So we will just have to wait and see what Emily, and other artists, decide to do with this new format.
Lunartik AP Art Hustle Card Set
Matt JOnes (Lunartik) is releasing his AP Art Hustle Card Set.
Cards include:
- AP Artist Card - Comes Signed
- AP Art Card featuring "Toxic Pumpkin Tea" from 2011
Both are embossed with a gold stamp, and come packed in tracing paper envelope. (The Mini Tea pictured is not included)
You can pick up the set for £10.00 plus £2.50 for shipping (around $19).
Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier Release
Designed, sculpted, mashed up, and hand-painted by Ben Spencer, the Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier figure was produced in resin by ManOrMonster? Studios. He features 3 points of magnetic articulation (waist and shoulders), as well as his weapon, which can be held in his hand or magnetically mounted on his hip or back.
This figure is limited to an edition of 5 pieces and will never be released in this colorway ever again. You can pick one up on Friday May 24th 2013 at Noon CT for $85.00, exclusively from The Galaxxor Online Store.
From the planet Kabagiff, in the solar system that revolves around the blue star Anubis 5, comes Sgt. Krugg, Hippo Titan Soldier! Under the benevolent rule of Imperator Zog, the Kabagiffian are a heroic and militaristic race who rebelled against General Gorgax and his Evil Mutant Legion with the help of Galaxxor 001. Given the divine sanction of The Seven Space Gods, The Kabagiffian Army staunchly defends its planet from invasion and also lends assistance to peacekeeping Galaxxors when additional support is required.
Hot Toys’ G.I. Joe Retaliation – Roadblock
Hot Toys is proud to present a new addition to their MMS Series from the film G.I. Joe Retaliation. The sixth scale Roadblock Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on the image of Dwayne Johnson (yep...it's The Rock).
Currently, Sideshow Collectibles has the figure available to pre-order for $219.99. It is slated to begin shipping in Q4 of 2013.
The Roadblock figure features:
• Three pairs of interchangeable gloved hands
• Military camouflage uniform with tactical armor vest
• Black t-shirt
• Two holsters
• Machine gun
• Pair of brass knuckles
• Pair of daggers attachable to the brass knuckles
• Knife attachable to the brass knuckles
• Baton attachable to the brass knuckles
• Two pistols attachable to the brass knuckles
• Pistol with silencer
• Wrist watch
• Electronic device
• Figure stand with Roadblock nameplate and the movie logo
Friday ESC-Toy Releases
This Friday (May 24th 2013), Erick Scarecrow will be releasing a pair of new figures over at the ESC-Toy Shop.
The 2 Tails Galactic Ginza (pictured above) is limited to only 2 pieces. It will retail for $250.00. The ESC x Frombies Crossover figure - Lurker Midori - is limited to only 16 pieces, retailing for $50.00.
New Figures from Banimon
Banimon has released a trio of new 1-inch tall PVC figures (all completely interchangeable with the Glyos System Series figures).
The Red Army Men "Revolutionary Guard" has 16 separate parts (includings a bonus Banigoth Warrior head) and will run $7.00.
The Red Army Men "Fire Eater" Soldier is made up of 15 separate parts and will also run you $7.00.
Finally, the Banigoth Winter Operations figure has 15 separate parts and will run you (guess...) $7.00. (probably my favorite of the bunch)
481 Universe Custom Drop
There will be a big custom release over at 481 Universe this Friday (May 24th 2013) at 8PM ET.
"Some of them include Outlander test shot parts, Armorvor parts, hand sculpted one of a kind parts and hand cast parts."
So if past sales are any indication, Ni will have a number of different, crazy pieces for you to purchase.
Hot Toys x Man of Steel
The Superman reboot - Man of Steel - will begin to hit theaters worldwide next month. And Hot Toys is now beginning to tease a few of their upcoming sixth-scale figures. I'm cautiously optimistic that this version will at least equal the amazing story told in Superman 3.
The Walking Dead: Mystery Minis
Funko has announced what might be the best toy line based on AMC's The Walking Dead license to date. The Walking Dead: Mystery Minis is a blind-box series that is slated to be released on June 20th 2013.
The 2.5" tall figures include the Dixon boys (Merle and Darryl) in both regular and blood spatter version. There's also eight different zombies, with four of them having variants (blood spatter and glow-in-the-dark). That's a total of 16 different figures, although the pull rates differ by piece.
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