DST Items Seen At New York Comic-Con 2015!

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At New York Comic-Con 2015, Diamond Select Toys had a ton of new prototypes on display, some of which had never before been seen in public! Now, many of those items are up for pre-order for the first time, including new items from Batman: The Animated Series, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Godzilla, Image Comics, Mallrats, Marvel Comics, Muppets, Nightmare Before Christmas, Star Trek, Superman: The Animated Series, Valiant Comics, The Walking Dead and more! Read on for info below, then pre-order from your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer, and look for them in the spring! It’s the best of all worlds!
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Batman The Animated Series Harley Quinn’s Hammer Metal Bottle Opener
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A Diamond Select Toys release! There’s no bottle Harley Quinn’s hammer can’t open! Based on the large mallet wielded by Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series, this sculpted metal bottle opener can remove any bottle cap faster than you can say “puddin’”! A must-have for any Harley Quinn fan Measuring approximately 4 inches long, it comes packaged in a full-color collector slipcase. (Item #NOV152180, SRP: $18.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-harley-quinns-hammer-metal-bottle-opener

 
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Batman The Animated Series Joker Resin Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Clown Prince of Crime joins DST’s line of resin busts based onBatman: The Animated Series! With a fan of cards in one hand and a toy pistol in the other, this bust of The Joker is not just playing around, and is a spot-on representation of the character as he appears in the classic animated series.  Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, this resin bust is packaged in a full-color window box, with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 3,000 pieces! Sculpted by Varner Studios. (Item #NOV152178, SRP: $59.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-the-animated-series-joker-resin-bust

 
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Batman Classic TV Series Batgirl Resin Bust            

A Diamond Select Toys release! Move over boys – there’s a new Bat-heroine in town! Yvonne Craig’s Batgirl took Gotham City by storm in the third season of the Batman Classic TV Series, and she also turned gender conventions on their ear! A smart, stylish crime-fighter, Barbara Gordon was an equal to Batman and Robin, and saved their bacon on more than one occasion. This approximately 6-inch resin bust depicts Yvonne Craig as Batgirl, in her iconic purple outfit, atop a base inspired by the show’s animated opening. Packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box, this bust is limited to 3,000 pieces. Designed by Barry Bradfield. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #NOV152181, SRP: $59.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/batman-classic-tv-series-batgirl-resin-bust

 
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Back to the Future Minimates Rail Ready Time Machine Vehicle

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s an all-new edition of our famous Minimates Time Machine from Back to the Future III! This never-before-released edition features the Wild West detailing of the third film in the trilogy, with hood-mounted circuitry, “rail-read” train wheels and a generous coating of dust! Plus, the car comes with an all-new version of Marty McFly, in his 1885 cowboy duds! This approximately 4-inch vehicle features rolling wheels, opening doors, and enough room to seat two Minimates mini-figures. Packaged in a full-color blister card. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV152187, SRP: $19.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/back-to-the-future-30th-anniversary-rail-ready-time-machine-minimates-vehicle

 
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Ghostbusters Mr. Stay Puft Metal Bottle Opener

A Diamond Select Toys release! You’ve got the tools, you’ve got the talent, but do you have a bottle opener? The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man can open anything: churches, gateways to other dimensions, you name it. Now, this happy-faced version of our 4-inch metal Mr. Stay-Puft will open up your favorite bottled beverage and magnetically stick to your refrigerator door! Packaged in a full-color slipcase. (Item #NOV152186, SRP: $18.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/ghostbusters-mr-stay-puft-metal-bottle-opener

 
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Godzilla Classic Minimates Series 3 Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Godzilla is back, and he brought company! This all-new box set of tiny, 2-inch monsters includes a new version of Godzilla, plus four of his greatest friends and enemies! Burning Godzilla features a new orange-tinged paint scheme and removable flame breath, and he comes with all-new figures of Rodan, Megalon and two Mothra Larvae! Each Minimates mini-figure has multiple points of articulation, stands approximately 2 inches tall, and features fully interchangeable parts. Create your own kaiju! Packaged on a full-color blister card. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV152190, SRP: $24.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/godzilla-classic-minimates-series-3-box-set

 
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Comic Book Heroes Minimates 2-Packs Series 1 Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! From the world of your local comic shop, it’s the first assortment of Comic Book Heroes Minimates, based on some of the most popular independent titles around! Four different two-packs pair up heroes and heroines from six different comics! From Image Comics, Cassie Hack from Hack/Slash teams up with Em Cypress fromRevival!  From the world of Valiant Comics, Ninjak takes on Shadowman! From Image’s Chew, FDA agent Tony Chu partners with cyborg John Colby and the fighting rooster Poyo! And from Battle Beasts,Ruminant the Giraffe takes on Spyrnus the Hammerhead Shark! Each two-pack comes on a full-color blister card. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV152191, SRP: $9.99/ea.)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/comic-book-heroes-minimates-2-packs-series-1-asst

 
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Mallrats 20th Anniversary Minimates Series 1 Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! They’re not there to shop, they’re not there to work, they’re just there! Celebrate 20 years of Mallrats with this four-pack of Minimates mini-figures, featuring characters from writer-director Kevin Smith’s second movie! Jay, Silent Bob, Rene and Brodie come together in this set, styled after their appearances in the film. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts. Packaged on a full-color blister card.

Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV152188, SRP: $24.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/mallrats-20th-anniversary-minimates-series-1-box-set

 
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Marvel Minimates Series 65 Deadpool Comic 2-Packs Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Merc with a Mouth just got his own assortment of Minimates! Each two-pack in this sure-to-be-popular assortment features a different iteration of Deadpool, paired with a different character from Deadpool’s sordid past! Marvel Now Deadpool comes with Copycat/Domino (with alternate head and chest), Secret Wars Deadpool (with alternate handsome parts) comes with X-Force’s Siryn, Mascot Deadpool (with alternate DP parts) comes with Bob the Hydra Goon, and Zenpool comes with Messiah Complex Cable! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure feature 14 points of articulation, as well as fully interchangeable parts, and most include extra parts to swap out. Each two-pack comes in a full-color window box. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV152185, SRP: $9.99/each)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/marvel-minimates-series-65-deadpool-comic-2-packs-asst

 
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Muppets Select Action Figures Series 1 Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s time to meet the Muppets! With the new TV series getting big ratings, the Muppets are hotter than ever, and now they’re getting their very own action figure line from DST! Series 1 gets things started with three different multi-figure packs: Fozzie with Scooter, Gonzo with Camilla, and Kermit with Robin and Bean Bunny. Each figure is in the Select action figure scale, and ranges from 2 to 6 inches tall, with multiple points of articulation. Each multi-pack comes in the famous display-ready Select packaging, with spine artwork for easy shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #NOV152184, SRP $149.94/asst.)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-action-figures-series-1-asst
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Kermit, Robin and Bean Bunny (Item # SEP158427,SRP: $24.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-series-1-kermit-action-figure
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Fozzie and Scooter (Item # SEP158428, SRP: $24.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-series-1-fozzie-and-scooter-action-figure-set
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Gonzo and Camilla (Item # SEP158429, SRP: $24.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/muppets-select-series-1-gonzo-camilla-action-figure-set

 
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Nightmare Before Christmas Minimates Deluxe NYCC Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Now this is Halloween! The first-ever box set in the Nightmare Before Christmas Minimates line is the only place to get those three lovable scamps, Lock, Shock and Barrel, as well as a Battle-Damaged Jack Skellington in his tattered Santa Claus suit!! The three minions of Oogie Boogie each come with a removable mask, and they all fit inside the included walking Bathtub, which features articulated Minimates legs. Formerly a NYCC exclusive, this set is now available to all! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 10-14 points of articulation, as well as fully interchangeable parts. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #FEB158312, SRP: $30.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/nightmare-before-christmas-minimates-deluxe-nycc-box-set
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Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin King Jack Coffin Doll

A Diamond Select Toys release! DST continues to re-animate the Coffin Doll line of yesteryear with a new re-issue, this time of Jack Skellington as the Pumpkin King! Wearing his Jack O’Lantern mask and tattered clothes, the Pumpkin King stands approximately 16 inches tall, and features multiple points of articulation. Figure includes a sign for Halloween Town, and comes packaged in a coffin-shaped window box. (Item #NOV152183, SRP: $49.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/nightmare-before-christmas-pumpkin-king-jack-16-coffin-doll

 
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Plants vs. Zombies PVZ Garden Warfare Minimates Series 2 Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Time for a second helping of combat! Based on the hit video game Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, this new box set of Minimates mini-figures pits new plants against new zombies, and the garden stakes have definitely been raised! The Plumber Zombie (with Plunge Shot) and Wrestler Zombie (with Piledriver) take on the Toxic Chomper, Shadow Flower and Fire Pea! Each zombie stands approximately 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation, while the pants stand 1-2 inches tall with one point of articulation, and all parts and accessories are fully interchangeable. Packaged on a full-color blister card. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #NOV152189, SRP: $24.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/plants-vs-zombies-pvz-garden-warfare-minimates-series-2-box-set

 
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Star Trek Enterprise NX-01 Electronic Starship

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s been over a decade since we explored the early days of the Federation in the Star Trek TV series Enterprise, and now DST and Art Asylum are bringing their first-ever electronic starship out of drydock! Not available since 2002, the U.S.S. Enterprise NX-01 has been given a full overhaul, with new paint, new lights, new sound effects and new dialogue straight from the show, featuring Captain Archer! The press of a button triggers the electronic features, as the 12-inch plastic ship rests atop a plastic display base. Packaged in a full-color window box with try-me feature. (Item #JUN058142, SRP: $65.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/star-trek-ships-star-trek-enterprise-nx-01-ship

 
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Star Trek TOS Classic Enterprise NCC-1701 Electronic Starship

A Diamond Select Toys release! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek TV Series, Diamond Select Toys has revisited their best-selling electronic starship and given it an upgrade! Featuring the surface detailing as seen in the HD episodes of the TV show, the new U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 features new lights-on capabilities, as well as longer voice clips, including the full opening monologue! This 14-inch plastic ship sits on top of a plastic flight stand, and a button on the saucer section triggers the electronic features. Packaged in a full-color window box with a try-me window. (Item #SEP088080, SRP: $65.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/star-trek-ships-star-trek-hd-enterprise-1701-ship

 
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Star Trek TOS Retro Cloth Security & Cheron Figure Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s been almost 50 years since Star Trek: The Original Series debuted on TV, and DST is continuing their line of retro-style cloth-costumed action figures with two brand-new offerings! First up, a red-shirted Security crewman joins the Enterprise away team, with a new head sculpt and two variations to look for: the figure can have brown hair or black hair, as well as officer rank markings. Second, the Cheron alien returns, but in a reversed color scheme, so the black and white halves are on the opposite side! Pair him with our previously released Cheron to re-enact “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield”! Each 8-inch figure features removable clothing and multiple points of articulation, just like the Mego figures of old, and comes in a resealable plastic clamshell with retro-style artwork. Designed by EMCE Toys! (Item #NOV152193, SRP: $19.99/each)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/star-trek-tos-retro-cloth-security-cheron-figure-asst

 
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Star Trek TNG Femme Fatales Borg Queen Vinyl Statue

A Diamond Select Toys release! Resistance is futile! The irresistible Borg Queen has been captured as a 9-inch-scale PVC statue – the next entry in our Star trek Femme Fatales line! With a detailed sculpt and exacting paint applications, this static vinyl figure features a removable head and upper torso, to simulate her on-screen maintenance routine. Displays alongside Seven of Nine, Counselor Troi, and all other Femme Fatales statues! Statue comes packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #NOV152194, SRP: $45.00)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/star-trek-tng-femme-fatales-borg-queen-vinyl-statue

 
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Superman TAS Superman Resin Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! DST’s line of DC Animated resin busts continues, with the second offering from Superman: The Animated Series – Superman himself! Captured in the timeless animated style, the Last Son of Krypton stands approximately 6 inches tall, striking an action pose atop a pedestal inspired by the art-deco architecture of Metropolis. Packaged in a full-color box, the bust includes a certificate of authenticity and is limited to only 3,000 pieces. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #NOV152179, SRP: $59.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/superman-the-animated-series-superman-resin-bust

 
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Walking Dead Negan Vinyl Bust Bank

A Diamond Select Toys release! This is a $#%&ing great bank! Negan, iron-fisted and foul-mouthed leader of The Saviors, is the newest vinyl bust bank in the Walking Dead line, and will look great sharing shelf space with Rick, Michonne and any number of zombies. Fill him up with half of your spare change, and nobody has to get hurt. Plus, he comes with his beloved baseball bat Lucille, so it’s like getting two characters in one! Just don’t let Lucille get thirsty! Packaged in a clear polybag. Sculpted by Eli Livingston! (Item #NOV152192, SRP: $22.99)

http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/walking-dead-negan-vinyl-bust-bank

 

WBNYCC Video: ARROW and THE FLASH Trailers

Warner Bros. Television’s Sunday programming block at New York Comic Con 2015 kicked off with a bang, with fans in attendance treated to a couple of high-octane highlight reels featuring edge-of-your-seat footage from the new seasons of The CW’s hit Super Hero series Arrow and The Flash. Check out the trailers that took the Empire Room by storm right here:

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THE FLASH
 

The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8/7c and Arrow airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW. #WNBYCC

NYCC 2015: day one highlights

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Hasbro had their party and showed off some very impressive Transformers.

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As well as their soon to be released Star wars the force within black series.

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Not to be out done Mezco Toyz once again knocked it out of the park with their one 12 line.

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Nintendo had their Yokai watch in full effect, plus so much more!

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Keep up with everything NYCC here on Alternativemindz.com

NYCC 2015: Star wars rebels returns

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By Steven Biscotti

here is no denying that Star Wars is what’s on everyone’s mind at New York Comic Con.  While Episode 7: The Force Awakens does not have a presence at the ReedPop produced event at the Jacob Javits Center, that doesn’t mean that there’s been a disturbance in the force.  Star Wars Rebels held a panel earlier today and we have your first look at not only the New York Comic Con trailer, but also a clip as well!

Take a look below:


Star Wars Rebels returns Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30 PM ET.  Check your local listings.

Be sure to follow Alternative Mindz for more NYCC 2015 coverage!

NYCC 2015: MŒBIUS LIBRARY ARRIVES AT DARK HORSE

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                [Note: Not Official Art]

NYCC 2015: MŒBIUS LIBRARY ARRIVES AT DARK HORSE

JEAN GIRAUD’S GROUNDBREAKING WORK TO BE COLLECTED IN NEW HARDCOVER VOLUMES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is proud to announce that the library of Mœbius, one of the most influential and respected artists in the history of comics and cartooning, will arrive on store shelves in a gorgeous series of hardcover volumes available for the first time in nearly 20 years.

With a vast array of work showcasing his mastery of realist drawing, Jean Giraud—better known as Mœbius—is one of the most influential bandes dessinées cartoonists in history, with work that helped to define the landscape of science fiction and fantasy comics. His expertise was also showcased on work in film, with credits including AlienTronThe Fifth Element and more.

“As a true visionary in the comics medium, it is a pleasure to once again publish collections of Mœbius’ work,” said Dark Horse president and publisher Mike Richardson. “His influence on contemporary comics is undeniable, and it’s a true honor to be working with Isabelle Giraud, his wife and partner, to help ensure that his legacy will continue to live on for a new generation of readers.”

More information on The Mœbius Library will be available soon.

Z2 Comics offers limited edition WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE #1 variant cover by artist Rian Sygh exclusively at New York Comic Con

– Z2 Comics is excited to announce a limited edition WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE issue #1 variant cover by Rian Sygh (STOLEN FOREST) – available only at New York Comic Con (NYCC). Sygh and WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE creator Ian McGinty will both be on hand at NYCC, which kicks off Thursday, October 8th, to sign the exclusive, extremely limited edition issues.

WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE, due in stores October 28th from Z2 Comics, is artist Ian McGinty’s creator-owned debut. WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE, an all-ages title, takes readers on the adventures of Kit, a lovable kid with a monstrous secret: his dad is the Great Shadow King and he wants Kit to take over the family business of destroying the world.

“Advance copies of the first issue of my brain baby, WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE, with a whimsical Rian Sygh variant cover exclusively for NYCC is cool cool cool!” says McGinty.

Adds Z2 Comics Co-Publisher Josh Frankel, “WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE makes its debut this weekend — and with it, Z2 Comics will debut our new creator-owned periodical line at NYCC, the East Coast’s biggest convention. This is the moment we’ve been working towards for a very long time.”

Exact signing times for both McGinty and Sygh will be posted on the Z2 Comics Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/z2comics), Twitter (@Z2Comics), and available at NYCC.

About Z2 Comics:

Z2 Comics is the NYC-based boutique publisher of acclaimed graphic novels by Paul Pope, Dean Haspiel and Miss Lasko-Gross. The new Z2 Comics creator-owned periodical line is launching this fall with WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE from BRAVEST WARRIORS artist Ian McGinty, CARVER by Paul Pope protege Chris Hunt, and ALLEN: SON OF HELLCOCK, the comic book debut of writers Will Tracy (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) and Gabe Koplowitz

Cassie Hack Slashes Her Way to NYCC 2015 as an Exclusive Statue!

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Cassie Hack has faced a lot of terrifying monsters, and now she’s facing the biggest monster of all – New York Comic-Con! The slasher-hunting hottie of Tim Seeley’s hit horror comic book series Hack/Slash is now a 9-inch Femme Fatales vinyl statue from Diamond Select Toys, and NYCC 2015 will see the debut of a new exclusive variant, only available at the Action Figure Xpress booth!

Measuring approximately 9 inches tall, Cassie Hack strides along an axe head, holding her friend Vlad’s mask in one hand, and a spiked baseball bat in the other. This AFX-exclusive variant features a new red color scheme, instead of her regular blue and grey, including red striped gloves, a red plaid skirt, and red argyle socks. Packaged in an individually numbered window box, this red Cassie will be limited to only 1,000 pieces, and it will go on sale for the first time ever at booth 437 at New York Comic-Con.

Also at the AFX booth, NYCC attendees will be able to pick up limited quantities of AFX’s Comic-Con International exclusives from this past summer, including the Femme Fatales Justice League Supergirl statue, the Avengers: Age of Ultron Minimates box set, a Retro-Boxed Alien Minimate, and the Masked Predator bottle opener.

For more information, visit shopafx.com!