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STAR WARS ARTFX+ ELITE PRAERORIAN GUARDS Following up after the First Order Stormtrooper Executioner is a troop builder pack of Supreme Leader Snoke’s bodyguards in the Elite Praerorian Guard Statue Set! In the tradition of previous robed guardians like the Senate Guard and Emperor Palpatine’s Royal Guards, the Praetorians are highly skilled fighters trained to a superhuman level. $129.99

BLACK PANTHER ARTFX STATUE Kotobukiya’s next elite ARTFX Statue returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and celebrates Yhe Black Panther! He stands over 12.5 inches tall at 1/6th scale atop his Wakandan jungle ruins base. Get your hands on this technologically advanced hero and star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! $129.99

GURREN LAGANN ULTIMATE DIORAMA MASTERLINE STATUE This Ultimate Diorama Masterline Gurren Lagann brings to life the popular Japanese animation style crafted with attention to details and true to the design of the character, Gurren Lagann! $999.99

DC COMICS MUSEUM MASTERLINE DEADMAN STATUE Prime 1 Studio is proud to present Deadman as a 1/3 scale statue. Deadman, concept design by Lee Bermejo, stands approximately 31 inches tall and is a must-have for all Justice League Dark fans. $899.99

ROBOCOP VS THE TERMINATOR ULTIMATE FUTURE ROBOCOP This 7-inch scale action figure is loaded with rockets and missiles – he’s even got a shoulder cannon machine gun that’s articulated! Ultimate Future RoboCop features over 25 points of articulation and includes an Auto 9 pistol accessory. $24.99

FUNKO POP! ARRIVALS Pop! figures bring your favorite characters to life with a unique stylized design. Each vinyl figure stands 3.75 inches tall and comes in window box packaging, making them great for display! $9.99

TRANSFORMERS POWER OF THE PRIMES The Autobots and Decepticons use Prime Masters to wield the incredible powers of the legendary bots that shaped the universe: the Primes. Prime Masters carry the spark of a Prime, allowing them to share a Prime’s godlike ability with other bots.Anything is possible and everything is at stake when the Power of the Primes is unleashed!

TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-15 MP-16E CASSETTEBOT VS CASSETTERON SET The exclusive Cassettebot Vs Cassettetron Set is part of the Masterpiece line and is made up of four transforming cassette tapes: Nightstalker, Stripes, Enemy, and Wing Thing. Both Nightstalker and Stripes transform from their cassette mode to large cats while Wing Thing takes to the skies by transforming to bat mode. Enemy transforms into a battling robot and includes a pair of piledrivers. Each of the figures comes with their own cassette case. $109.99

KOTOBUKIYA ARRIVALS Now you can own your favorite classic DC Comics characters as non-articulated scaled figures and beautiful statues from Kotobukiya!

STAR WARS ADVENTURE FIGURES From Star Wars Forces of Destiny these highly poseable figures of Jyn Erso, Sabine Wren and Rey feature beautiful rooted hair, complete outfits, and character-specific accessories. Squeeze the character’s legs to trigger action movement. Re-create the battles and stories of Star Wars with these true-to-entertainment figures.

EAGLEMOSS PUBLICATIONS These collectibles from Eaglemoss feature behind-the-scenes looks of your favorite TV shows, movies, or comics, figures, and even accessories to wear and show off!

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS New Marvel Gallery, Minimates, busts, and figures are available for pre-order from Diamond Select Toys! Featuring series-accurate paint and sculpt, these collectibles are great for displaying.

DC COLLECTIBLES These gorgeous figures, busts, and statues from DC Collectibles are must-haves for comic book and figure collections! Sculpted and designed by actual DC Comic artists, these collectibles of iconic villains and heroes are sure to awe and amaze for decades to come.

DS-02 ARASHI DS-02 Arashi is a highly articulated transforming figure made of ABS, PVC, and metal parts. He stands 8.70 inches tall in robot mode and transforms into a tank. Arashi comes armed with a sword and an array of blasters. Also included with the first production run only is a bonus gift of an alternate face plate. $124.99

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Daniel Pickett

Available Now from Funko: Five Nights at Freddy’s Lanyards!

Lanyard: Five Nights at Freddy’s – Sister Location

From Five Nights at Freddy’s Sister Location, Funtime Freddy and Foxy are now featured as Funko Lanyards!

Show off your Five Nights at Freddy’s pride by sporting Foxy and Freddy, you can also hang your keys from the lanyard or display ID and passes.

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Daniel Pickett

007 Gets a Sweet Funko Pop Ride in February

007 Funko products should be on shelves as I type this. In February, a pretty cool new Pop Ride will be hitting stores. James Bond in his famous Aston Martin from the film Goldfinger brings class to the Pop Ride line.

Funko is excited to announce James Bond as our newest addition to Pop! Rides!
The British Secret Service agent James Bond and his speedy
Aston Martin from Goldfinger can now be yours!

Everything about this release just feels classy, doesn’t it? The box looks sleek, even the background in the Pop box looks designed differently than they have in the past. 007 coming to Funko is a big deal. They had been trying to get this license for years and years, finally breaking the news at Funko Fundays at SDCC this past summer. With Pops, Pop Rides, and surely other things like Mystery Minis and Dorbz coming, this may be the year of 007 at Funko.

You can preorder this one here.

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Jeremy Konrad

@BoxLunch Lilo & Stitch POP! Exclusive Release TODAY!

BoxLunch will be the exclusive retailer for the Lilo & Stitch “Experiment 626” Funko Pop! Dome. The Funko will retail for $28.90 and it will be released online and in-stores on Wednesday, January 10^th!

 

For all the Lilo & Stitch fans, this Funko Pop! shows the moment where Stitch is captured and placed in a dome before he can escape to Earth.

 

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Daniel Pickett

Coming Soon from Funko: James Bond Pop! Rides!

Funko is excited to announce James Bond as our newest addition to Pop! Rides!
The British Secret Service agent James Bond and his speedy Aston Martin from Goldfinger can now be yours!

Add to your collection this Winter!

Pop! Rides: James Bond

Coming in February!

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Daniel Pickett

Nominations For Diamond Gem Awards 2017 Announced – With a Few Changes

Courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors, here are the nominees for the Diamond Gem Awards of 2017, to be voted on by comic book retailers in the direct market.

Participating comic store owners will also be entered in a draw to win a $200 backlist credit, and five will also win one box each of FCBD store bags

Diamond says that “nominees were chosen by a panel of Diamond product specialists based on their overall impact on the industry, while comics and related merchandise were chosen on the merits of their sales performance and quality from the past year.”

A few changed since last year – The Publisher Of The Year marketplace percentage qualification has shrunk from 4% to 3%. To keep IDW and Dark Horse on the list amongst Premier publishers? Dynamite also often goes over 3% though… can’t they just go Premier and Non-Premiere?

Also the Comic Of The Year price split has switched from under $3 and $3 and over, to over $3.99 and $3.99 and under. Which will allow the twice-monthly popular DC titles to go head to head with Marvel’s ongoing comics.

2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Over 3%
Marvel Comics
DC Comics
Image Comics
IDW Publishing
Dark Horse Comics

2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Under 3%
BOOM! Studios
Dynamite Entertainment
Titan Comics
Oni Press
Valiant Entertainment
Aftershock Comics

2017 Backlist Publisher of the Year
Marvel Comics
DC Comics
Dark Horse Comics
IDW Publishing
Image Comics
Dynamite Entertainment
BOOM! Studios
Valiant Entertainment
Viz Media
Yen Press

2017 Comic Book of the Year $3.99 or Under
Batman #24 – DC Comics (APR170279)
Edge of Venomverse #1 (of 5) – Marvel Comics (APR170962)
The Walking Dead #167 – Image Comics (MAR170791)
X-O Manowar (2017) #1 – Valiant Entertainment (JAN172113)
Neil Gaiman’s American Gods: Shadows #1 – Dark Horse Comics (JAN170096)
Go Go Power Rangers #1 – BOOM! Studios (MAY171212)
Babyteeth #1 – Aftershock Comics (APR171222)
Lady Mechanika: Clockwork Assassin #1 (of 3) – Benitez Productions (MAY171203)
Shadow Batman #1 (of 6) – Dynamite Entertainment (AUG171470)
Star Trek TNG: Mirror Broken #1 (of 6) – IDW Publishing (MAR170494)
Riverdale (Ongoing) #1 – Archie Comics (FEB171205)
Rick & Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1 (of 5) – Oni Press (MAY171711)

2017 Comic Book of the Year – Over $3.99
Marvel Legacy #1 – Marvel Comics (JUL170990)
Doomsday Clock #1 (of 12) – DC Comics (SEP170245)
Black Hammer Giant Sized Annual #1 – Dark Horse Comics (NOV160053)
TMNT Ongoing #75 – IDW Publishing (AUG170416)
Royal City #1 – Image Comics (JAN170646)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2017 Annual #1 – BOOM! Studios (MAR171401)
James Bond Service Special – Dynamite Entertainment (MAR171595)

2017 Licensed Comic of the Year
Rick & Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1 (of 5) – Oni Press (MAY171711)
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1 – Marvel Comics (MAR171106)
Aliens: Dead Orbit #1 – Dark Horse Comics (FEB170019)
Star Wars Adventures #1 – IDW Publishing (JUL170510)
The Jetsons #1 – DC Comics (SEP170385)
John Wick #1 – Dynamite Entertainment (JUL171650)
Robotech #1 – Titan Comics (MAY171805)
Go Go Power Rangers #1 – BOOM! Studios (MAY171212)
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast #1 (of 5) – Heavy Metal Magazine (AUG171760)

2017 Best New Comic Book Series
Neil Gaiman’s American Gods: Shadows – Dark Horse Comics
Bloodshot: Salvation – Valiant Entertainment
The Damned – Oni Press
Future Quest Presents – DC Comics
Go Go Power Rangers – BOOM! Studios
Namwolf – Albatross Funnybooks
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man – Marvel Comics
Redneck – Image Comics
Star Wars Adventures – IDW Publishing

2017 Original Graphic Novel of the Year
Deadpool Bad Blood OGN – Marvel Comics (DEC161086)
Savage Town OGN – Image Comics (JUN170700)
Lennon: The New York Years – IDW Publishing (JAN170546)
Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, volume 1 – Dark Horse Comics (FEB170063)
Wonder Woman Earth One, volume 1 – DC Comics (JAN170402)
Hellboy Into The Silent Sea – Dark Horse Comics (DEC160056)
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, volume 1 – Fantagraphics Books (DEC161677)
Roughneck GN – Gallery 13 (FEB171675)
Jane – BOOM! Studios (MAY171238)

2017 Indie Graphic Novel of the Year
Black History in Its Own Words – Image Comics (DEC160625)
Brandon Sanderson White Sand, volume 1 – Dynamite Entertainment (JUL171745)
Calamity Jane – IDW Publishing (DEC160601)
Lighter Than My Shadow – Lion Forge (JUL171995)
My Favorite Thing is Monsters, volume 1 – Fantagraphics Books (DEC161677)
Providence Act 1 – Final Ptg. – Avatar Press (DEC161300)
Roughneck GN – Gallery 13 (FEB171675)
Sh*t My President Says: The Illustrated Tweets of Donald Trump – IDW Publishing (MAY170525)
The Tea Dragon Society – Oni Press (JUN171831)

2017 Reprint TP or HC of the Year
Unworthy Thor TP – Marvel Comics (FEB170983)
Batman, volume 1: I Am Gotham (Rebirth) – DC Comics (OCT160291)
Black Hammer, volume 1: Secret Origins (NOV160051)
Mystery Society: The Definitive Edition – IDW Publishing (JUN170582)
The Walking Dead: Here’s Negan – Image Comics (JUL170766)
Britannia, volume 1 – Valiant Entertainment (DEC162066)
Animosity, volume 1 – Aftershock Comics (JAN171219)
Motor Girl, volume 1: Real Life – Abstract Studios (MAR171184)
Murder Ballads – Z2 Comics (APR172207)
Hillbilly, volume 1 – Albatross Funnybooks (JAN171227)
Atomic Blonde: The Coldest City – Oni Press (FEB171819)
Creepshow GN – Gallery 13 (MAR171842)
Lumberjanes, volume 6 – BOOM! Studios (DEC161385)

2017 Licensed TP or HC of the Year
Rick & Morty, volume 4 – Oni Press (NOV161705)
The Flintstones, volume 1 – DC Comics (DEC160395)
Voltron Legendary Defender, volume 1 – Lion Forge (NOV161677)
Batman TMNT, volume 1 – DC Comics (APR170419)
Star Wars: Darth Maul – Marvel Comics (MAY170950)
Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand, volume 1 – Dynamite Entertainment (JUL171745)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, volume 2 – BOOM! Studios (NOV161226)
Predator: The Original Comics Series 1989-1996 – Dark Horse Comics (FEB170021)

2017 Anthology of the Year
Thor by Walt Simonson Omnibus, New Ptg – Marvel Comics (APR171129)
Dark Horse Book of Horror – Dark Horse Comics (APR170077)
Annual TP – Image Comics (JUN170627)
Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years – DC Comics (MAY170352)
Junji Ito’s Dissolving Classroom – Vertical Comics (NOV161967)
Now #1 – Fantagraphics Books (JUL171883)
Love is Love GN – IDW Publishing (OCT160480)
Junji Ito’s Shiver – Viz Media (OCT171949)

2017 Best All Ages Series
DuckTales – IDW Publishing
Grumpy Cat/Garfield – Dynamite Entertainment
Invader Zim – Oni Press
Lumberjanes – BOOM! Studios
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur – Marvel Comics
Scales and Scoundrels – Image Comics
Scooby-Doo Team-up – DC Comics
Usagi Yojimbo – Dark Horse Comics

2017 Best All Ages Original/Reprint GN
Animal Jam HC – Dynamite Entertainment (JUN171526)
Brobots, volume 2 – Oni Press (APR171893)
DC Super Hero Girls, volume 4: Past Times at Super Hero High, DC Comics (JUN170333)
Disney Descendants: Rotten to the Core, volume 1 – Tokyopop (MAR172115)
Kid Savage – Image Comics (FEB170694)
The Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir: Claws Out – Action Lab Entertainment (FEB171026)
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, volume 3: The Smartest There Is – Marvel Comics (APR171155)
My Little Pony Movie Prequel – IDW Publishing (JUN170511)
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo – Dark Horse Comics (FEB170090)

2017 Best Free Comic Book Day Book
FCBD 2017 Betty & Veronica #1 – Archie Comics (JAN170001)
FCBD 2017 Bongo Comics Free-For-All – Bongo Comics (JAN170002)
FCBD 2017 BOOM! Studios Summer Blast – BOOM! Studios (JAN170003)
FCBD 2017 Dark Horse’s Briggs Land / James Cameron’s Avatar – Dark Horse Comics (JAN170004)
FCBD 2017 Doctor Who – Titan Comics (JAN170010)
FCBD 2017 I Hate Image – Image Comics (JAN170007)
FCBD 2017 Rick & Morty – Oni Press (JAN170009)
FCBD 2017 Secret Empire #1 – Marvel Comics (JAN170008)
FCBD 2017 Star Trek: The Next Generation – Mirror Broken – IDW Publishing (JAN170006)
FCBD 2017 VIZ’s The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess/The Ocarina of Time – Viz (JAN170012)
FCBD 2017 Wonder Woman #1 Special Edition – DC Comics (JAN170005)
FCBD 2017 X-O Manowar Special – Valiant Entertainment (JAN170011)

2017 Manga Publisher of the Year
Dark Horse Comics
Tokyopop
Yen Press
Viz Media
Seven Seas Entertainment
Kodansha Comics
Seven Seas Ghost Ship

2017 Manga TP of the Year
Berserk, volume 38 – Dark Horse Comics (MAR170101)
Disney Descendants: Rotten to the Core, volume 1 – Tokyopop
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, volume 1 – Viz Media (JAN172159)
Your Name, volume 1 – Yen Press (APR172198)
Ghost in the Shell Deluxe RtL Edition, volume 1 – Kodansha Comics (NOV161661)
To Love Ru, volume 1-2 – Seven Seas Ghost Ship (OCT171802)
Zombies Assemble, volume 1 – Marvel Comics (AUG171039)
My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness – Seven Seas Entertainment (MAR172009)

2017 Magazine of the Year
Heavy Metal – Heavy Metal Magazine
Image + – Image Comics
Back Issue – Twomorrows Publishing
Doctor Who Magazine – Panini Publishing Ltd
Mad Magazine – DC Comics

2017 Trade Book of the Year
The Art of Magic the Gathering: Kaladesh – VIZ Media (NOV161970)
The Art of Rick & Morty – Dark Horse Comics (MAY170019)
Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition HC Cvrs. A & B – IDW Publishing (JUN170552)(JUN170553)
Bloodborne Official Artworks – UDON Entertainment (MAR172148)
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Tales – BOOM! Studios (MAR171409)
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts HC – Dark Horse Comics (JUL168360)
Monsters Unleashed Monster Size HC – Marvel Comics (JAN171092)
Neil Gaiman Norse Mythology – WW Norton (DEC162208)
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide V. 47 Batman/Rom HC/SC – Gemstone Publishing (APR171765)(APR171766)(APR171767)(APR171768)
Undisputed Street Fighter HC Reg./Dlx. – Dynamite Entertainment (JUL171680)(JUL171681)

2017 Game Manufacturer of the Year
Green Ronin Publishing
WizKids
Paizo Inc.
IDW Games

2017 Game Product of the Year
Critical Role: Tal Dorei Campaign Setting HC – Green Ronin Publishing (JUN173357)
Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City Card Game – IDW Games (SEP160613)
Marvel HeroClix: Deadpool and X-Force Booster Brick – WizKids/NECA (NOV162996)
Starfinder RPG Core Rulebook HC – Paizo, Inc. (JUN173371)

2017 Toy Manufacturer of the Year
DC Collectibles
Diamond Select Toys
Mezco
Hasbro
TMP
Funko
MEDICOM Toy Corporation
Kotobukiya

2017 Toy Product of the Year
DC Rebirth Justice League Action Figure 7-pack – DC Collectibles (AUG160372)
Marvel Gallery: Dr. Strange PVC Figure – Diamond Select Toys (JUL162621)
One:12 Collective Marvel PREVIEWS Exclusive Punisher Deluxe Action Figure – Mezco (JUN168911)
POP! Rides: Marvel Classic Ghost Rider with Bike PREVIEWS Exclusive Vinyl Figure – Funko (JUL178585)
Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn PREVIEWS Exclusive MAF EX – MEDICOM Toy Corporation (AUG162979)

2017 Toy Line of the Year
DC TV – DC Collectibles
Marvel Gallery – Diamond Select Toys
POP! – Funko
ArtFX – Kotobukiya
One:12 – Mezco
MAF – MEDICOM Toy Corporation

2017 Collectible Statue of the Year
DC Designer Series: The Joker by Brian Bolland Statue – DC Collectibles (JAN170427)
The Walking Dead (TV): Daryl Dixon Limited Edition Statue – McFarlane Toys (MAY160736)
Marvel Milestones: Armored Thor Statue – Diamond Select Toys (JAN172646)
One Punch Man: Saitama Statue – First 4 Figures (NOV168500)

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Rich Johnston

HeroWorld Figures Debut From Funko, Exclusive to Target

HeroWorld figures have been announced by Funko. Standing at 4 inches, these figures will be in stores and online starting this week. I personally have seen some in my Targets for a couple weeks now. Featuring many different licenses to start, they come in five packs and two packs. DC, Scooby-Doo, Teen Titans Go!, Power Rangers, and Five Nights at Freddy’s will be available at launch.

Funko is excited to introduce our newest vinyl collectible figures – HeroWorld!
Exclusive to Target and Target.com, HeroWorld includes various worlds and features your favorite heroes from DC Comics, Five Nights at Freddy’s,
Teen Titans Go!, Power Rangers, and Scooby-Doo!

HeroWorld 4” vinyl figures will make the perfect addition to your collection. For fans and collectors of all ages, you can find HeroWorld figures as part of both 5-packs and additional 2-pack sets of characters to expand your roster of heroes.

Look for HeroWorld at Target stores and Target.com this week!

These have a familiar look to anyone who has been in a Disney Store or park the last few years packaging-wise. They also feature no articulation. These are basically another miniature figure-line from Funko to collect. Target sure is getting a lot of Funko exclusives these days as well, and considering how difficult they are to find there, that is certainly curious.

As far as character selections go- home run. The Power Rangers will fly out of stores. Especially the Green and White Ranger sets. Very smart to include those and do the zords as well. They probably could have just done this line as Rangers only and been fine. Five Nights at Freddy’s sells, I don’t understand it but I am glad someone likes it. The only ones I will be picking up are the Scooby kids. That is an awesome set. I have more DC vinyl figures and minis and such than I know what to do with at this point, SO personally I will be avoiding those. The Titans should move well though.

Again, these should be in stores right now. You can also check them out later this week at Target’s website.

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Jeremy Konrad