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TMNT out of the shadows:Street speeder
Check out our review of TMNT Street speeder
Thanks to Playmates for the review sample.
Joe con 2016 pictures
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BREAKING GAMES’ THE GAME OF 49AVAILABLE AT TARGET STORES THIS SUMMER Award-Winning Game Publisher Debuts Its First Game On Target Shelves In June
Breaking Games, an award-winning game publisher and manufacturer, announced that Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), one of the largest retailers in the nation, will carry its game, The Game of 49, starting June 18, 2016.
“We launched Breaking Games at last year’s Toy Fair, and in less than a year and a half, we are now announcing that one of our games – The Game of 49 – will be on Target store shelves this month,” said Shari Spiro, CEO of Breaking Games. “One of our ongoing goals at Breaking Games is to find the very best indie game talent and help bring it to the masses. After dozens of acclaimed trade show appearances worldwide, The Game of 49 garnered incredible support and enthusiasm from the Game Department at Target. By launching this game in the mass retail market, we helped make a designer’s lifelong dream come true.”
The Game of 49 will be available at Target starting June 18, 2016, for an MSRP of $20. The game plays from two to five players, ages 10 and up. The Game of 49also is a 2015 Mensa Recommended honoree.
“We launched The Game of 49 via Kickstarter about two years ago; to go from a self-published edition of 1,500 copies to being on Target store shelves is just mind-boggling,” said the game’s inventor, Mark Corsey. “I’m beyond thrilled that Breaking Games and Target are making it possible for game players coast to coast to take The Game of 49 challenge —to bid, bluff, and buy their way to four in a row.”
Game Play Details:
· Players begin The Game of 49 with $49 cash and a supply of chips. With each turn, a number card is revealed and auctioned.
· The winning bidder claims the card and places a chip on the matching space on the seven-by-seven (49-square) game board.
· Wild cards give the auction winner a choice of where to place a chip, and also award all players a payoff of $7 for each chip they have on the board, up to a maximum payoff of (you guessed it!) $49.
· The first player to claim four spaces in a row, in any direction, wins the game!
“My experience – printing millions of games in the last five years – convinced me that The Game of 49 is truly the new classic in family board games. It raises the bar, and will become a standard by which many family games are measured for decades to come,” continued Ms. Spiro. “There’s no better retailer than Target to bring it to families across the country.”
For more information, visit:
· Breaking Games Website:http://breakinggames.com
· Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BreakingGamesLLC/
· Twitter:https://twitter.com/breaking_games
Coming Soon from DST: Deadpool, Jessica Jones & Alice Through the Looking Glass!
It’s June, and the new issue of Previews has a vast array of new items from Diamond Select Toys! Feast your eyes on new items from Marvel Comics, the Doctor Strange movie, Ghostbusters, Alice Through the Looking Glass, the Batman Classic TV Series, Batman: The Animated Series, iZombie, Lost in Space, Predator, Mallrats and the Nightmare Before Christmas! They’re all due out later this years, but you can pre-order them all now through your local comic shop, or your favorite online retailer!
Alice Through the Looking Glass Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys release! Off with their heads! The newest movie to join the Vinimates revolution is Alice Through the Looking Glass! Four characters from the much-anticipated sequel – Alice, Mad Hatter, Red Queen and new villain Time – are now part of the Vinimates vinyl-figure army. Each 4-inch PVC figure is sculpted in the Minimates block-figure style, and pre-posed to display their personality. Plus, with their ball-jointed necks, you can add additional attitude to each already perfect pose! Each Vinimate is packaged in a full-color window box.
Alice Vinimate (Item #JUN162363, SRP: $9.99)
Mad Hatter Vinimate (Item #JUN162364, SRP: $9.99)
Red Queen Vinimate (Item #JUN162365, SRP: $9.99)
Time Vinimate (Item #JUN162366, SRP: $9.99)
Alice Through the Looking Glass Gallery PVC Figures
A Diamond Select Toys release! Gallery figures just went through the looking glass! Based on the new big-screen sequel to Alice in Wonderland, Alice Kingsleigh and the Mad Hatter are now featured in the hot new Gallery figure line from DST, capturing heroes and heroines from the world of pop culture as 9-inch scale PVC statues! Each 9-inch figure features high-quality paint applications, and each stands atop a sculpted base made out of clock gears – interlock the two bases to form one combined diorama! Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!
Alice Gallery Figure (Item #JUN162362, SRP: $45.00)
Mad Hatter Gallery Figure (Item #JUN162361, SRP: $45.00)
Batman Classic TV Series Shakespeare Bust Vinyl Bank
A Diamond Select Toys release! Quick, to the Bat-poles! Okay, so you haven’t installed those Bat-poles yet, but if you keep your spare change in this vinyl bank, you’ll save up for them in no time! Based on the bust of Shakespeare that unlocked the moving bookcase in the Batman Classic TV Series, this 20-inch tall vinyl bank features a working neck hinge, so you can tilt the head back to reveal a dial and button, as well as a real, working coin slot! With a coin access door hidden in the base, no one will suspect that this realistically painted bust is secretly a bank, or that you’re secretly Batman. Packaged in a full-color box. Sculpted by Paul Harding! (Item # JUN162388, SRP: $85.00)
Batman The Animated Series Gallery Zatanna PVC Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! The sorceress of the DC Universe is the next DC Animated Gallery PVC figure! Based on her appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, this sculpture depicts stage magician and genuine magic-user Zatanna Zatara posed as if in the middle of a performance, on a stage base, pulling a bat out of her hat. This 9-inch scale figure is cast in PVC plastic and features high-quality paint applications, and is in scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales figures. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Varner Studios. (Item #JUN162389, SRP: $45.00)
Batman The Animated Series Joker Metal Bottle Opener
A Diamond Select Toys release! You’ll be laughing all the way to the fridge with this fully sculpted bottle opener of the Joker himself! Based on his appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, this solid metal rendition of the Clown Prince of Crime measures approximately 4.5 inches tall, and removes bottlecaps with the greatest of ease. Plus, magnets on the back keep him stuck to your Bat-fridge so you can nab him whenever you want! Packaged in a full-color slipcase. (Item #JUN162391, SRP: $18.00)
Batman The Animated Series Scarecrow Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release! What frightens the Dark Knight? The Scarecrow knows! Thanks to the Scarecrow’s fear gas, Dr. Jonathan Crane is one of the few foes in Batman’s rogues gallery who can strike fear in the heart of the caped crusader. This approximately 6” resin bust is based on the Scarecrow’s appearance in Batman The Animated Series, and sits atop a pedestal inspired by the show’s art-deco architecture. Limited to only 3,000 pieces, it is packaged with a certificate of authenticity, and comes in a full color box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #JUN162390, SRP: $59.99)
Ghostbusters Classic Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys release! The boys are back! As we count down to the new Ghostbusters movie, love for the originals is at an all-time high, and this new line of Vinimates vinyl figures is unlike any Ghostbusters toy line that’s come before! Captured in their iconic ghostbusting poses from the original poster, these 4-inch PVC figures of Peter Venkman, Ray Stanz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore are sculpted in the Minimates block-figure style, and feature ball-jointed necks so you can modify their poses. Each Vinimate comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Peter Venkman Vinimate (Item #JUN162367,SRP: $9.99)
Ray Stanz Vinimate (Item #JUN162368, SRP: $9.99)
Egon Spengler Vinimate (Item #JUN162369, SRP: $9.99)
Winston Zeddemore Vinimate (Item #JUN162370, SRP: $9.99)
iZombie Reelware Max Rager Pint Glass
A Diamond Select Toys release! Get ready for your next iZombie viewing party with this Max Rager pint glass! Inspired by the hit CW TV show iZombie, this pint glass features the official logo of the famous energy drink that is one of the leading causes of zombie-ism. Humans and zombies can come together and rage in the best way possible when they’re both drinking out of a Max Rager glass! Packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #JUN162384, SRP: $10.99)
Lost in Space B9 Robot Vinimates Vinyl Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! Danger, Will Robinson! The Vinimates line is expanding at an alarming rate! Based on the classic TV series Lost in Space, this 4-inch Vinimates Vinyl Figure depicts the robot B9 in the style of a Minimates block figure, but in alarmed, arms-raised pose, as if warning your other Vinimates of imminent doom. Figure is cast in PVC plastic, with detailed paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box.
(Item #JUN162377, SRP: $9.99)
Mallrats Select Action Figures Series 1 Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! They’re not here to shop, they’re not here to work, they’re just here! Finally, after 22 years, fully poseable action figures of the cast of Kevin Smith’s sophomore(ic) masterpiece Mallrats have arrived! Jay and Brody are the first two in the series, each with character-specific accessories – sock full of quarters and baseball bat for Jay; chocolate pretzel and giant cookie for Brody – as well as diorama bases depicting different stores in the mall! Each figure features approximately 16 points of articulation and the actor’s likeness. Packaged in display-ready Select packaging, with spine artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Patrick Piggott! (Item #JUN162385, SRP: $149.94/case)
Jay Figure (Item #JUN162386, SRP: $24.99)
Brody Figure (Item #JUN162387, SRP: $24.99)
Marvel Gallery Deadpool PVC Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Merc With a Mouth is now a Merc of Art! Joining the Marvel Gallery line of figures, Deadpool leaps from an explosion, wielding twin katanas, to become the latest dynamic display piece to spring out of the Gallery series! Cast in PVC plastic with high-quality paint applications, Deadpool joins Lady Deadpool, Captain Marvel, Thor, and Ant-Man in the 9-inch scale figure line, and is in scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales figures. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #JUN162394, SRP: $45.00)
Marvel Minimates Jessica Jones TV Series 1 Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys release! Return to the world of private investigator Jessica Jones in this Minimates mini-figure box set based on the hit Netflix TV series! Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Trish Walker and Kilgrave each stand 2 inches tall and feature 14 points of articulation. Plus, each character comes with removable jackets and alternate parts, including arms and a screaming Kilgrave head, as well as accessories like smartphones, a laptop and Chinese takeout! Includes four display stands. Packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #JUN162392, SRP: $24.99)
Marvel Minimates Series 69: Most Wanted 2-Pack Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! After 13 years, the Marvel Minimates line has amassed one of the widest arrays of characters of any collectible toy line. But there are still characters in the Marvel Universe left to make! For Series 69, DST has selected frequently-demanded characters to make up one of the most fan-favorited series in history! Black Knight and Enchantress each make their Minimates debut, and our first-ever Tigra teams up with a Classic Falcon. Then, Iron Man foe Blizzard II takes on an armored SHIELD Mandroid, while a rare, one-per-case set pits the original Blizzard I against that same Mandroid! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts, and each two-pack is packaged in a full-color window box. (Item #JUN162395, SRP: $9.99)/ea.
Marvel Select Doctor Strange Movie Action Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Sorcerer Supreme and soon-to-be-cinematic superstar is the next Marvel Select masterpiece! This 7-inch action figure depicts Dr. Stephen Strange as he appears in the upcoming Marvel feature film, with a screen-accurate costume and the likeness of actor Benedict Cumberbatch. The figure features 16 points of articulation, and comes with a diorama-style base capturing an environment from the film. Packaged in the display-ready Select packaging, with spine artwork for shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #JUN162396 , SRP: $24.99)
Marvel Deadpool Deluxe Glue Model Kit
A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s time to make your own Merc, with the first official do-it-yourself model kit of Deadpool! Standing approximately 8 inches tall, this detailed sculpture of Deadpool depicts him standing on a battlefield littered with unexploded bombs, and includes an alternate head so you can display him masked or unmasked. The plastic parts come unpainted — you paint and assemble them yourself with glue, so you decide how the final piece will look! Comes packaged in a full-color box; paint and glue not included. Sculpted by Paul Harding! (Item #JUN162393, $34.99)
Nightmare Before Christmas Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys release! Vinimates are the gifts that keep on giving! The Nightmare Before Christmas makes its grand entrance to the Vinimates vinyl figure format with four main characters – Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie and the Mayor! Sculpted in the style of a Minimates mini-figure, each 4-inch PVC figure strikes a dynamic pose, and features a ball-jointed neck to further customize each pose. Each Vinimate is packaged in a full-color window box.
Jack Skellington Vinimate (Item #JUN162371, SRP: $9.99)
Sally Vinimate (Item #JUN162372 SRP: $9.99)
Oogie Boogie Vinimate (Item #JUN162373, SRP: $9.99)
Mayor Vinimate (Item #JUN162374, SRP: $9.99)
Predator Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys release! The hunt is on! Inspired by the 1987 action classic Predator, these two new Vinimates vinyl figures capture the hunter and the prey in the new 4-inch scale! Sculpted in the style of a Minimates block figure, these Vinimates of Dutch and the Predator each strike a pose straight out of the film, with ball-jointed necks to further customize your display. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Predator Vinimate (Item #JUN162375, SRP: $9.99)
Dutch Vinimate (Item #JUN162376, SRP: $9.99)
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SH Figuarts reveals Harley Quinn and Joker
SH Figuarts unveiled these figures at Tamashii Feature’s 2016 event. Harley Quinn And Joker feature likenesses based on the actors (Margot Robbie and Jared Leto) who play them in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie, stand about 6″ tall, and have multiple points of articulation.
Thanks to Nonsolohobby for the images
Precision RBS by Super impulse
Here is our video review of the Chiron
Precision RBS by Super impulse
Here is our video review of the Chiron
Civil War Breaks Out at Your Local Comic Shop!
Civil War Breaks Out at Your Local Comic Shop!
The #1 movie in the world is Captain America: Civil War, and the first assortment of Marvel Minimates based on the film is hitting comic shops and specialty stores this week! Marvel Minimates Series 66 is dedicated entirely to the latest Marvel Studios release, and features four different two-packs, showcasing both sides of the sprawling superhero conflict.
The available two-packs include Captain America with Winter Soldier, Iron Man with Black Panther, the comic shop-exclusive War Machine with a Raft Guard, and a rare, one-per-case variant two-pack with a Battle-Damaged War Machine and a Raft Guard. Each Minimates mini-figure stands 2″ tall with 14 points of articulation, and features fully interchangeable parts. The suggested retail price for a two-pack is $9.99, and your local retailer can order a case of 12 using item #JAN162251.
Look for more Civil War Minimates at your comic shop this summer, as part of Marvel Minimates Series 67! In this all-different assortment of two-packs, Battle-Damaged Captain America takes on Battle-Damaged Iron Man, Black Widow meets Crossbones, Agent 13 faces an evil Mercenary and a rare, one-per-case variant set pairs Secretary Ross with another Mercenary! Tell your retailer to pre-order a case using item #MAR162238.
Also in stores this week: the Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile Metal Bottle Opener! One of the most iconic redesigns to come out of the landmark animated series was Batman’s sleek, elongated Batmobile, and now you can hold it in the palm of your hand! This approximately 4″ long metal bottle opener has magnets in the tires to keep it on your refrigerator or Bat-armory when not in use. With a suggested retail rice of $18.00, this product uses item #JAN162243.
Ghostbusters series 2 from Diamond select toys
New Ghostbusters Figures Hit Stores, New Pre-Orders Begin!
This week, the second series of Ghostbusters Select Action Figures ships to comic shops from Diamond Select Toys, with Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler and Dana Barrett joining the previously released Ray Stanz, Winston Zeddemore and Louis Tully. Based on the original 1984 Ghostbusters film, each of these 7” scale figures will come packaged with a piece of the rooftop temple diorama from the climactic scene, which will be spread across all 15 releases in the line. And once you have Series 2 in your hands, you’ll be able to pre-order Series 3!
Ghostbusters Select Series 3, featuring Slimer, Janine, and Quitting Time Ray will ship later this summer, and pre-orders are open for all three figures starting this week. As with Series 2, each will come with a diorama piece at comic shops and specialty stores, as well as accessories: Ray will come with his ghostbusting gear; Janine will come with a phone, buzzer and takeout containers; and Slimer will come with two interchangeable faces, one of them stuffed with hot dogs!
Series 4, featuring Gozer, Walter Peck and Slimed Peter will follow later on this year, and Series 5 with Terror Dog, Library Ghost and Taxi Driver Ghost will ship in early 2017. All 15 figures will be required to build the rooftop diorama, and those diorama parts will only be available with the Select versions of the figures, in the larger, specialty market-exclusive packaging, with spine artwork.
Diamond Select Toys will also offer products based on the new 2016 Ghostbusters movie, including Minimates mini-figures, banks, vehicles and kitchenware. The first assortment of Minimates is available for pre-order now.
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