Nerd (Un)Culture
Funko is introducing a brand-new wave of Pop! vinyl figures from the hit video game series Gears of War. The Pop! Games: Gears of War series features the older and more grizzled Marcus Fenix from Gears of War 4 and his Delta Squad comrades – Dominic Santiago, Damon Baird, and Augustus Cole. You can also collect Oscar Diaz, uncle of Kait Diaz, and the 6-inch tall super-sized Brumak Pop!, the reptilian-like creature from the Hollow.
Mezco has announced the pre-order availability of their Old Man Logan One:12 Collective figure, which features a detailed outfit and portrait. He also includes the baby Hulk who may be the last of the Banner bloodline. The figure is expected to ship between November 2017 and January 2018. It’s currently available to pre-order for $80.00.
Funko has announced a new series of Dorbz: Looney Tunes figures. You can collect your favorite old-school cartoon characters – Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Pete Puma (okay, no one remembers Pete Puma). Bugs and Daffy each have a chase variant with a rarity of 1 in 6. Bugs’s chase holds a carrot, and Daffy’s sports his Stupor Duck costume.
With the live-action remake of Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast hitting theaters tomorrow, Hot Toys has introduced a pair of new Cosbaby collectible sets featuring characters from the film. The first Cosbaby collectible set features Belle and Beast in their iconic ballroom dance outfits (shown above). The second collectible set features Belle in her villager look with Lumière, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and Chip.Look for these to be released between Q1 and Q2 of 2017.
Mezco has just revealed their biggest mystery box ever – The Box O’ Gold St Patrick’s Day Mystery Box. Each mystery box, retailing for $55.00, contains over $100 worth of Mezco products. Some will feature One:12 Collective merchandise. Some will contain The Living Dead Dolls products. Other may contain items from Chucky, Hellraiser III, Beetlejuice, Mortal Combat, The Conjuring, or other lines. And three lucky randomly selected customers will receive a special extra-large Box O’ Gold St Patrick’s Day Mystery Box containing over $500 worth of merchandise.
Just in time for the June release of the upcoming film, Captain Underpants is joining the Funko family. The Pop! Movies: Captain Underpants lineup includes the kind-hearted and elastic-banded hero (Captain Underpants) and his nemesis, the villainous scientist Professor Poopypants. Professor Poopypants is also available in his pink suit, available exclusively at FYE.
Darkstonetoys is a new company that’s currently taking pre-orders for their Shadow the Assassin Raccoon resin figure based on the illustrations of Juan Carlos Valdez, a Miami based artist. So what you’re seeing here is a 3-D render. The pre-order is so the piece can get funded and made (basically Kickstarter minus the slight feeling of security of Kickstarter). The plans are for this resin piece to measure 7 inches tall. There will 2 colorways aside from the main color version. And it runs $75.00.
Fools Paradise has announced the pre-order availability of their Scout.Troop at Coin Rides Game #5 figure. The pre-order period lasts until March 28th 2017, with a maximum run of 299 pieces worldwide. The nearly one-foot tall vinyl and PVC collectible will begin shipping in Q2 of 2017. So if you’ve been dying to get your hands on a scantily-clad Biker Scout riding on a coin-operated speeder ever since you saw that movie with all of the fuzzy Ewoks, you can pre-order one now for $269.00 plus $30.00 for global shipping.
Mighty Jaxx has released the Baby Terror Baby Puft from artist Alex Solis. The 8-inch tall sofubi figure is based on an illustration of the Ghostbusters character as an incredibly adorable infant. This is the first in a collaborative series – Baby Terrors – with the artist. It will bring Solis’ pop-culture illustrations to life with an insane line-up of iconic monsters, killers, maniacs and other terrifying characters from fan-favorite horror movies and tales in cute, comical style. You can order the Baby Puft figure for $80.00.
Kidrobot has released their new series of Bob’s Burgers Blind Box Keychains. The Belchers – Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene and Louise – plus a few of their friends have shrunk to pocket size. Perfect for backpacks, keys, purses or taking on your favorite Wonder Wharf ride. You can collect all 14 blind boxes, with each one running $5.99.
Gecco Corp has announced the 1/6th scale AMON statue from AMON: The Apocalypse of Devilman created by the master manga artist Go Nagai. The 1.5 foot tall painted polystone statue is slated to be released in July 2017. A huge demon skull and magic circle are designed on the base capturing the hideous demon’s world.
I’m sure folks are already counting down the days until Season 7 of Game of Thrones (it’s July 16th 2017). One of the most popular shows on television, the HBO series based on George R. R. Martin’s book series also has collectors’ interest piqued. And Threezero is producing the only 1/6th scale figure series (that we know of) based on characters from the show.
Super7 has announced that the new 3.75-inch tall The Toxic Avenger ReAction Figures will be available beginning on Wednesday March 15th 2017. I feel like every time I went to a video rental store in the 1980’s, I’d run across Troma’s magnum opus staring back at me…never knowing if I should be afraid of it or not. At least these toys don’t look too frightening. The Toxic Avenger will be available in movie and cartoon versions – each with a mop accessory.
Playge has released two new pins – the Young Gohst Pins in Pink and Green Versions. Each 1.5-inch pin will be limited to an edition of 50 pieces, each one being carded, signed, and numbered. These soft enamel pins each have one post and run $15.00 shipped in the US ($5.00 extra for international shipping).
Threezero has announced that the 1/6th scale One Punch Man: Genos articulated figure is currently available for pre-order. This fully-articulated figure stands approximately 12 inches tall and features a highly-detailed cyborg body. The Genos head sculpt includes detachable face pieces and light-up eyes, while the figure’s chest includes interchangeable open-mode magnetized parts with a light-up removable core. Genos left arm is exchangeable with “Incineration Cannon” arm and both left arms feature articulated fingers and light-up mode.
