Sponsor News: BBTS News: Star Wars, Marvel Legends, Terminator, Transformers, Robotech, Conan the Barbarian, Mortal Kombat & More!

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Daniel Pickett

COMING SOON FROM FUNKO: POP! MOVIES – IT CHAPTER 2

COMING SOON: POP! MOVIES – IT CHAPTER 2

“I am the eater of worlds!” You’ll float too with the new wave of IT Chapter 2 Pops! Bring home Pop! Town Demonic Pennywise with a funhouse, Pop! Pennywise Meltdown, Pop! Pennywise without his makeup on and Pop! Shopkeeper.

Coming Soon!

 

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Daniel Pickett

COMING SOON FROM FUNKO: POP! AD ICONS – MORTON SALT GIRL

COMING SOON: POP! AD ICONS – MORTON SALT GIRL

One of the most enduring, and adorable, ad icons of the twentieth century was created in 1911 when Morton Salt decided to launch a national consumer advertising campaign. The Morton Salt Girl with her cheerful yellow dress, enormous umbrella and friendly expression has endured for more than a century, enticing customers from the front of the round blue Morton Salt packaging. The Pop! Morton Salt Girl is the perfect addition to any collection.

Coming Soon!

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Daniel Pickett

License Global Names 2019 “Influentials,” Honoring Disruptors of Brand Licensing

In its third edition, the annual report features the top 40 executives, companies and brands that have shaken up the business of licensed consumer products.

Santa Monica, CA (December 12, 2019) – License Global magazine, the leading news publication for the licensed consumer product industry, today released the 2019 edition of “The Influentials” report, which highlights the top 40 people and companies that have forever changed the business of brand extensions, not only fundamentally, but across categories and industries as well. They are the players who have broken the mold, shifted the paradigm, and even broken the rules to positively impact the foundation of how deals are made, business is secured or even shifted the very notion of what is possible. This year, License Global pays tribute to Betty Boop, “Star Wars,” Funko’s Brian Mariotti, Michael Jordan, Netflix, The Coca-Cola Company, Sesame Workshop, MGA Entertainment’s Isaac Larian, and many more. To read the full feature, please visit here.

 

Global retail sales of licensed merchandise and services grew to $280.3 billion in 2018, a 3.2 percent increase over the $271.6 billion generated in 2017, according the Licensing International Global Licensing Survey. “This year’s report recognizes those that have played an integral role in building this multi-billion-dollar industry,” said Amanda Cioletti, content director, License Global. “We are proud to honor the trailblazers that laid the foundation for those in the business of brand licensing and product extensions, as well as appreciate today’s leaders that continue to shape this evolving landscape.”

 

The top 40 Disruptors of 2019 include:

 

Historical

• Activision Blizzard
• Alan Dorfman
• Beatrix Potter
• Betty Boop
• Bobby Margolis
• Dell Furano
• Hasbro
• Michael Jordan
• Mickey Mouse
• Perfetti Van Melle
• Rovio
• Ruth Handler
• Sanrio
• Sesame Workshop
• “Star Wars”
• Steven Ekstract
• The Coca-Cola Company
• “The Simpsons”
• Toei Animation
• WWE

 

Modern

• Activision Blizzard
• Brian Mariotti
• BuzzFeed
• Drake Sutton-Shearer
• Fanatics
• Isaac Larian
• Line Friends
• Marco Hüsges
• Maxine Lister
• Michelle Phan
• Naz Amarchi-Cuevas
• Netflix
• NFLPA and REP Worldwide
• Pocket.watch
• Priya Mukhedkar
• Rachel Shechtman
• Striker Entertainment
• The Museum of Modern Art
• Vince Klaseus
• Will Stewart

 

Many of the companies represented in the third annual “The Influentials” report are also exhibitors at the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets’ events, which includes Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing Expo, Licensing Expo China, Licensing Expo Japan, andLicensing Leadership Summit.

 

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About License Global

License Global magazine, published by the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets, is the leading news source for the brand licensing industry, delivering award-winning editorial content including news, trends, analysis, and special reports about the global consumer product and retail marketplace. Through its print edition, website, daily e-newsletter, and event publications, License Global reaches more than 150,000 executives and professionals in all major markets. The magazine also serves as the official publication for the sector’s trade events, which includes Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing Expo Japan, Licensing Expo China, and The Licensing Leadership Summit.

 

About Global Licensing Group 

The Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets is the licensing industry’s leading tradeshow organizer and media partner. Its mission is to provide licensing opportunities around the world by bringing brands and products together. The following events and information products are produced for the licensing industry by the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets: Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing Expo Japan, Licensing Expo China, The Licensing Leadership Summit, License Global magazine, and License Global Daily E-News. Global Licensing Group events are sponsored by Licensing International (LI).

 

The Global Licensing Group is organized by Informa Markets, which recently acquired UBM to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B events and exhibitions organizer in the world. To learn more and for the latest news and information, visit www.informa.com.

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Daniel Pickett

My New Collecting Obsession: Mezco Toyz Gomez

It is not often that a collector like myself really can just get a possessed with a new toy. I’ve been collecting Funko Pops for the past five years let’s come to the point where I’ve got all the ones I need. There are obviously some exclusive ones out there that people want ridiculous amounts of money like the San Diego Comic Con Loki that is only limited edition to 480 pieces. Until then I have been looking for my next new obsession. I have tried mystery minis in other manager collectibles but recently something else captivated my eye and interests. Mezco Toyz One:12 Collection is an amazing figure series with some high quality action figures with not only great articulation any fabric clothing. I’ve said it before and I’ll say to many times I love it when a figure has fabric clothing. It almost makes it more dynamic than just a normal figure and I just love that. If you dive deeper into the One:12 Collective you find a specific figure called Gomez. 

With the newest release of the Lone Roach and Grub, I decided to dive deeper into the character to find out who this character was. It is the mascot of Mezco that they specifically made for this series and that is fantastic. It’s not often that a toy company can create something so original, unique and dynamic that fans are obsessed with. While trying to lock down my own Lone Roach after it sold out at Designer Con 2019 I found all the others you can collect.

All have been convention exclusives, first, there is Gomez: Comic Book Agent who is a secret agent with a wide variety of accessories and even includes a comic book. 

We also have Gomez: Street Edition who comes with a unique eye colored Gomez head and a sweet green sword. Each figure comes with their own specific themed hoverboard and their own accessories.

The more you read about this character none of it makes sense but it makes all the sense in the world. Gomez is a fusion of a cockroach (or bug) and a human. He fights a colorful gang of skull bad guys, has a boom box filled with weapons and rides around on a hoverboard. There are so many amazing collectibles a come out of this character like Stealth Gómez who comes packaged in a special collectible lunchbox and when you pull them out he is filled to the rim of accessories from guns, guns, a hoverboard, bow and arrow, and more guns. 

The details of these characters are amazing and even interchangeable heads are unique and cool turning Gomez the cockroach into Gómez the ant or Gómez the cricket and it is just captivating. The originality of these characters is definitely driving my new obsession and I don’t think I will be able to stop until I open them all. Lone Roach is one of my favorites as the character has its own Ronin story to tell with the idea of carrying his own baby clone of himself. He comes decorated with a nice assortment of samurai weapons and gear that can make any collect fall in love. 

My holiday list will definitely have this at one of the top points this year. Who knows if I will get it but with any holiday money sent my way I know I will be going after more Gomez. I salute you Mezco Toyz and thank you for bringing my collecting obsession back. Lone Roach and Grub will be making his way home soon stay tuned for an upcoming review.

Stay Dangerous.  

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Tyler Roberts

Write to the Pop

When I worked at Hasbro, we had boxes around the building where you could put a letter and it would only be read by the president of the company.  I used it to send product suggestions. A while back I tried o do the same for Funko Pops.

The Flash

Start here: https://www.funko.com/contact-us

Vibe

Once there, select Figure or Product suggestion from the list.  Follow the next link.

Kid Flash

Select a product type, enter a character name, add some details, confirm you are not a robot and Send.

The last time I was there, I asked for Funko to revisit the Arrow-Flash universe of the CW.  About 2 weeks later Funko announced the impending release of a Flash based 4 set including Barry, Wally, Jay and Vibe.  I was super stoked.  Kid Flash goes nicely with both the Flash cast and the John Constantine piece I picked up on Free Comic Book Day to make a Legends of Tomorrow group.

Legends Of Tomorrow

Now Funko, I know you are busy trying to figure out an assortment for CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths event, and of course we need later additions to the Arrow and Flash rosters, but in the meantime, I have to ask, where are my Black Lightning inspired Pops?

Its time for:

Black Lightning

Thunder

Lightning

and

Pain Killer

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Erik "Superfriend" Skov

From The Rumor Mill: Are We Getting A New “Crash Bandicoot” Game?

If you believe the latest rumors circling the internet this week, it seems like we may be getting a new Crash Bandicoot game next year. At least, that’s what people are gleaming from the latest product announcement from Funko that seemed pretty well-timed so close to The Game Awards.

Credit: Activision

Yes, the fact that Funko are releasing some Crash Bandicoot items for Christmas has got everyone in a tizzy that a new game will be announced soon. It makes some sense, as Activision pulled the same trick last year with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. But is it possible they’d pull it off again?

7 LARGE SCALE influencers have just received Crash products with little Santa hats on them out of the blue.

Strap in and hang on. Things are about to go nuts.#CrashBandicoot #CrashPartner pic.twitter.com/DkxvyUr7to

— Canadian Guy Eh (@Canadianguyehh) December 7, 2019

We’re guessing no, for now. Because if Activision did have another game in the works, they’d need more time to produce the thing so shortly after the last game. At best, maybe a teaser, but we’re guessing nothing is on the way for 2020.

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Gavin Sheehan

Train to Be a Hero with Our “My Hero Academia” Gift Guide!

My Hero Academia is one popular series. Countless fans across the world are following Deku as he learns what it means to be a hero. Looking to show your support this holiday season? We’ve rounded up some of the best My Hero Academia items, perfect for yourself or the hero in your life!

Funimation

• Fair Isle Girls Thermal Sleep Set
  $39.90

This thermal set is the perfect way to keep warm this winter. Ideal for training outside, or binge-watching inside, this 100% cotton set will keep you cozy all winter long!

• Froppy Water Bottle
  $22.90

Training like a hero means re-hydrating like one too. Featuring an adorable Froppy figurine, this BPA free water bottle makes an excellent stocking stuffer.

• Deku Beanie
  $22.90

Based on Deku’s first hero costume, this beanie will bring out the true hero in you!

• All Might Ugly Christmas Sweater
  $59.90

This Box Lunch exclusive is perfect for a holiday get together. This 100% acrylic sweater features All Might, helping you to go beyond!

• U.A Slipper Socks
  $14.90

Keep your feet nice and toasty with these U.A slipper socks. With rubber grips on the bottom, you won’t be sliding all over your house while wearing them.

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• Shot Glasses
  $14.99

Doing a drinking game while watching MHA? These shot glasses are the perfect accessory. Be the hero in your friend’s group!

• U.A Sushi Set
  $24.90

This ceramic set is perfect for eating sushi with. Get your favorite rolls ready, and sit down to watch your favorite anime series!

• All Might and Deku Vynl Funko Figures
  $14.99

These stylish Vynl Funko figures look great in or out of their box. Perfect for fans of all ages.

• All Might 8.5 inch Plush
  $17.29

Need a hero to cuddle with at night? This All Might plush is the perfect companion.

• Uniform Blazer
  $59.90+

Looking to do your own MHA cosplay? This blazer is the perfect start for your cosplay needs!

• Deku Coin Bank
  $24.90

Anime merchandise can be expensive. Let Deku help save your money up for the next anime con or shopping spree!

Will you be indulging in any MHA merch this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below! Looking for more great gift guides? Check out our Pickle Rick gift guide.

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Veronica Webb

Rick and Morty Get More Collectibles from Pops to Pens with Funko

Rick and Morty Season 4 is in full effect and it is absolutely hilarious. With each new episodes comes more collectibles and Funko is on top of their game. There are four new sets of collectibles you can get from Funko. The first one is new Rick and Morty Pocket Pop keychains with seven figure releases. Three of them are from the first episode with Death Crystal Morty, Kirkland Meeseeks, Teddy Rick, and Hologram Rick. We will then be getting spacesuit Rick and Morty and Cowboy Mr. Poopy Butthole. 

Next in the wave of Rick and Morty, will be getting a four Funko Pop Pen’s featuring a Rick and Morty in their space suits, Kirkland Meeseeks and everyone’s favorite Mr. Poopee Butthole. We will also be getting Season Four mystery minis of Rick and Morty. GameStop also have their own three exclusive figures heading to their store. Mr. Poopee Butthole, Glow-in-the-Dark Hologram Rick and the Snake Asher Hess are the 3 exclusives in the Mystery Mini series.

With the last reveals for the Rick and Morty collectibles from Funko are their famous Funko Pops. We will be getting Rick and Morty with their space suits and each comes with a companion snake. Hospice Morty, Rick with the Crystal skull and Auctioneer Mr. Poopee Butthole. One cool one we will be getting and its a first. The first Rick and Morty electronic Funko figure with Rick as the King of S#!T has arrived. Someone can only guess that the sound is bathroom noises. This is a funny little collectible for any Rick and Morty fan. 

All of these Funko Pop figures from the Pop Vinyls, Mystery Minis, Pop Pens and Pop Keychains are all set to release in 2020. One set of Mystery Minis will be exclusive to GameStop so be on the lookout for your local GameStop. You can pre-order the other figures online and available here.

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Tyler Roberts

Adam Sandler Becomes Your Newest Collectibles with Funko Pops

Adam Sandler is finally getting some collectibles with the world of Funko. We first saw Big Daddy get its first collectible and it now looks like two more films have entered the collectible phase. First up is Happy Gilmore with five Pop vinyl figures coming out, one being a 2-pack and another is a chase. This golf comedy lets you bring home Happy with his hockey stick club, Otto and the famous mentor Chubbs. Chubbs does have a chase variant with his fingers are broken. This is not the best chase, as anyone could cut the fingers off of him to have their own. We could have at least got a Chubbs in a different outfit or with an alligator companion with the cut fingers. Finally, for the Adam Sandler Happy Gilmore, Funko Pops is Happy Gilmore versus Bob Barker in a special two-pack. Now we have another classic big comedy from Adam Sandler, Billy Madison. There will be five releases for this wave for Billy Madison Funko Pops one including one as a Target exclusive. First up we’re getting the Penguin with a cocktail from the scene at Billy’s party. Next, we are getting Billy Madison himself standing and another with him in a bathtub. We are then getting Danny McGrath putting on lipstick. The last one being Billy Madison with lunch bag from the school trip and he will be a Target exclusive Pop. It is nice to know that some underdog films are getting the Funko Pop treatment and collectors can expand their collections.

All of these Adam Sandler Funko Pops from Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore are set to be released in 2020. Excluding the Billy Madison with lunch bag who is a Target exclusive and all the rest are common releases. You will be able to find online and available for pre-order and located here. Don’t forget to check out the recently announced Scuba Sam Funko from Adam Sandler’s film Big Daddy too!

“The price is wrong, bitch”

Pop! Movies—Happy Gilmore

“Why didn’t you go home?! That’s your home! Are you too good for your home? Answer me!” Fans of comedy and Adam Sandler can now bring home their favorite characters from Happy Gilmore. Pop! Happy Gilmore and Bob Barker are available as a two-pack. Bring home Pop! Happy Gilmore, Pop! Happy with a hockey stick, Pop! Otto and Pop! Chubbs with a Chase.

Coming Soon: Pop! Deluxe—Billy Madison

“You ain’t cool unless you pee your pants.” Fans of comedy and Adam Sandler can rejoice to see their favorite Billy Madison characters in Pop! form. Bring home a Pop! Penguin with a cocktail, Pop! Billy Madison, Pop! Billy Madison in Bath, and Pop! Danny McGrath.

A Pop! Billy Madison with bag lunch will be available as a Target exclusive.

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Tyler Roberts