Friday, June 13, 2014

Funko NEWS - POP! Exclusives : White Lantern Superman from Fugitive Toys



Funko NEWS - POP! Exclusives : Unmasked Deathstroke from Diamond Previews



the Ugly Truth - Warner Bros. & Uglydoll Partner to Create : The Wizard of Oz / UGLYDOLL characters

 NEW YORK, June, 2014-- Green Brook, NJ -- Pretty Ugly, LLC. and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that they have entered into a co-branded collaboration to create plush based on The Wizard of Oz™and UGLYDOLL characters. Fan-favorite UGLYDOLL characters, Moxy™, Wage™, Jeero™, Babo™ and OX™ are all dressed upandready to follow along the Yellow Brick Road as iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz.

"Uglydoll is honored to collaborate with such an iconic brand during its 75th anniversary celebration.  The Wizard of Oz has been a family favorite of ours for years," said Drew Matilsky, Pretty Ugly's Managing Partner.

"Coming off our successful launch of UGLYDOLL x DC Comics Super Heroes figures and plush, we're excited to expand our partnership to mix classic and cool with the all-new UGLYDOLL The Wizard of Oz collection," said Karen McTier, executive vice president, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Convention Madness - A Long Island Geek's Weekend Paradise

 ON SATURDAY
 F.C.C. - the Gathering for POP! Neutrality
Will be held @ Special Edition : NYC
More info on SE : NYC is here - http://www.specialeditionnyc.com/

(this event is a prelude to the F.C.C. : Funatic Con Convergence 
that will go on @ NYCC this year in October on the 9th - 12th)

 Tomorrow should be a good day in the City .. 
77 degrees and Sunny.
I will be at the Con (Javits Center) @ 10am,
 but will be at my usual breakfast spot 
(Skylight Diner on 34th St by 9th Ave.) 
at about 9:15am if anyone wants to do some eats.


 ON SUNDAY


 Eternal Con is Long Island NY's large scale multi media pop culture convention. Held annually at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Eternal Con brings together the best in Comic Books, Collectibles, Gaming, Sci-Fi, Cosplay, Horror, and all things pop culture.
DATES:
Saturday and Sunday
June 14th and 15th, 2014

SHOW HOURS:
Saturday 10-7
Sunday 10-5
 
COSPLAY PARADE:
Saturday June 14 9:00am-10:00am

LOCATION:
The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Garden City NY


Convention Madness - Supanova : Sydney Stan Lee POP! Exclusive from Popcultcha .. Get Yours TODAY !!



Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Well ..... and now for something completely different ..... Major League 25th Anniversary Trading Cards !!


 In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic baseball movie, Major League, Topps is offering 25th anniversary wax packs featuring the characters from the movie.  This limited edition pack will include cards of the characters: Roger Dorn, Jake Taylor, Eddie Harris, owner Rachel Phelps, and Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn.  This will be the only place to get a bonus Jobu card.



    6 5x7s printed on 16pt vintage trading card stock in wax wrapper
    Wax wrapper created from original 1968 Miehle printer
    Clay coated front with a chip material back
    Matte finish






Funko NEWS - POP! Exclusives Adventure Time Metallic BMO @ Hot Topic


Funko NEWS - POP! Exclusives Black Gi Hong Kong Phooey @ Gemini Collectibles