BC Toy Spotting: MOTU WWE, Funko, McFarlane DC, and More!

Welcome to the latest edition of BC Toy Spotting! We are in and out of stores pretty much every day, and we figure (ha!) why not show all of our fellow collectors what we are coming across on pegs and shelves. As collectors, we know that staying on top of what is in stores can be almost a full time job, so we are here to help you with your toy hunts and outings. It has bene quite awhile since the last installment, but we are back! There have been a lot of bog releases happening, and we are here to help keep track of the latest Marvel Legends, NECA, Transformers, McFarlane Toys, Funko, WWE, Star Wars, and more new releases! Let’s dive in!

First up is the new Scooby-Doo line from Playmobil. Blind bag figures, a Scooby/Shaggy two-pack, and the Mystery Machine are all available at Walmart.

New form NECA right now are the latest wave of TMNT 1990 film figures. This wave includes Shredder, Splinter, and two variations of the Foot Clan. The Terminator and Sarah Conner figures from the latest film are everywhere, along with Shin Godzilla!

A new line of Pixar toys can be found at both Walmart and Target.

A new line of Joker Pranks toys can be found in the figure aisle with all the new DC product out. What a great idea for a line!

The new McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse line is hitting hard right now, including the BAF Batmobile mini-line with The Batman Who Laughs, Batgirl, and Nightwing. Their Bloodshot figure from the upcoming film starring Vin Diesel is also in stores. Seeing these next to Marvel Legends on the pegs warms my heart.

New Funko in stores include a 10 inch Coke bear, a snapping Thanos comic verison POP, The Good Place, live Action Mulan, Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison POPS, “Mean” Gene from the WWE, and Wynonna Earp.

The first wave of WWE Masters of the Universe figures from Mattel are in Walmarts, and they are awesome. Look for wave 2 soon.

Transformers fans can add the first wave of Super7’s ReAction figures to their collections, along with new Cyberverse figures.

Mega Construx collectors can get new Aliens slime eggs that come with a figure inside, and the new wave of MOTU mini-figures. Walmarts are getting these awesome Iron Giant and Forbidden Planet walking electronic robots for only $20!

What looks like it will be the final wave of Rise of the TMNT figures is hitting pegs now, mostly at Walmart.

Marvel Legends collectors can still find the new fantastic Four and Spider-Man waves around everywhere right now.

Finally, the One:12 Collective Cable is in stores after a lengthy wait. Looks like it might have been worth it!

What are YOU finding in stores right now? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter using the #BC_ToySpotting

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Jeremy Konrad

Funko Shows New Marvel Pop Vinyls and Comic Books

New Marvel Funko Pops are headed our way with some amazing designers. Funko just showed off two new Marvel Pops that are headed our way. Both of these figures will be PX Exclusives so most comic book stores will be able to order them. Both Pops will have corresponding comic books Funko cover variants perfect for fans who want to complete the set. First up is War Machine Punisher which features a great design. Empyre #1 will be getting a special variant cover featuring this Pop Vinyl figure too. I do hope we can see a glow in the dark version in the future because an added red element in the eyes would be awesome. Next up in a new Marvel Comics Moment with Venom versus Spider-Man! This is a recreation of the iconic cover from Amazing Spider-Man #316. It looks like this Pop moment with had a metallic accent on them which is pretty slick. Venom #25 will be featuring this recreated Pop cover too. These are figures any Marvel fan needs to add to there collection!

Both Marvel Funko Pop Figures will be available to get at your local comic shop. However, you can find them located online for preorder too. War Machine Iron Man can be found here and the Venom vs Spider-Man moment will be located here.

Rock and Roll!

• Spider-Man vs. Venom – who wins?
• An epic Marvel Comics battle, recreated in Funko Pop! Vinyl style.
• You get Spidey, Venom, and a special rocky diorama base!
• Don’t miss this awesome Previews Exclusive!

An epic Marvel Comics battle is recreated in equally epic Funko Pop! Vinyl style in this fantastic Spider-Man vs. Venom Comic Moment Pop! Vinyl Figure 2-Pack – Previews Exclusive. You don’t have to settle for just Spidey, and you don’t have to settle for just Venom, because you get both and a special rocky diorama base! This Pop! Comic Moment comes packaged in a window box that’s perfect for collectors, so get your order in now and let the battle begin!

Credit: Entertainment Earth/ Funko

This Venom #25 Funko variant comic cover features a Funko original piece of art.

The Spider-Man vs Venom Comic Moment Pop! Vinyl Figure 2-Pack – Previews Exclusive with Variant Comic includes the following:
1x Spider-Man vs Venom Comic Moment Pop! Vinyl Figure 2-Pack
1x Venom #25 Funko variant comic cover

• The Punisher goes Pop! as War Machine!
• He’s ready to rock your Marvel collection!
• This Previews Exclusive vinyl figure comes in a collector-friendly window box.
• Don’t miss out – order yours today!

For years, Frank Castle has been fighting his one-man war as the Punisher, but when he’s offered the tools to take his fight global, he dons the high-tech armor of War Machine. Now, that famous incarnation of Marvel Comics’ timeless vigilante is ready to rock your collection as this remarkable 3 3/4-inch tall Marvel Punisher War Machine Pop! Vinyl Figure – Previews Exclusive. He comes in a collector-friendly window box that’s perfect for display, so there’s nothing to stop you. You don’t want to miss out, do you? Order yours today!

Credit: Entertainment Earth/ Funko

This Empyre #1 Funko variant comic cover features a Funko original piece of art.

The Marvel Punisher War Machine Pop! Vinyl Figure – Previews Exclusive with Variant Comic includes the following:
1x Marvel Punisher War Machine Pop! Vinyl Figure
1x Empyre #1 Funko variant comic cover

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Tyler Roberts

The Daily LITG, 16th February 2020 – Happy Birthday Len Strazewski

Welcome to the pretty-much-mostly-daily Lying In The Gutters. A run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.

The 10 most-read stories yesterday

1. Disneyland Resort Adds New Galactic Treats At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
2. Funko Emerald City Comic Con Reveals All in One Place
3. Court Accepts Judgement Over Jurisdiction, in Richard Meyer Vs Mark Waid
4. The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular Will Feature Punchline
5. Wolverine Murders the X-Men Again in Wolverine #1 [Preview]
6. Funko Reveals Emerald City Comic Con Retailer Locations
7. Ubisoft Releases The “Just Dance 2020” Song List
8. The Impotence of Hercules in Guardians of the Galaxy #2 [Preview]
9. SCOOP: Return Of The Image Comics Shared-Superhero Universe – and Time to Start Hoarding Savage Dragon
10. Check Out Paolo Rivera’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’, ‘Endgame’ Posters

One year ago…

1. Funko New York Toy Fair Reveals: BTS Pops!
2. ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’: Charlie Day on Fan Theories [VIDEO]
3. X-Men, Cyclops, Wolverine, Deadpool, Hulk, Conan, More Reimagined as Asgardians for War of the Realms Variants
4. Marvel Comics – Keep On Relaunchin’ Rumours
5. Big Rumoured Changes Coming to Marvel’s Star Wars Comics Line for 2019

Happening today…

• London Anime & Gaming Con, London Anime & Gaming Con, London Metropolitan University, London.
• London Comic Mart, Royal National Hotel, London, noon.
• StL Comics Micro Con, Manhattan Antique Marketplace, Saint Ann, Missouri, 10am-3pm.
• Greg Pak Signing Darth Vader #1, Fantom Comics, Washington D.C. 3-5pm.

Happy birthday to…

• Legendary comics writer, Len Strazewski
• John Totleben, Swamp Thing and Marvelman artist
• Comic designer and cosplayer, Jason Atomic
• Tim Bradstreet, comic book creator

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Rich Johnston

#Funko Announces #Bandai as Exclusive Distribution Partner Across Japan

EVERETT, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, today announced that Bandai, the Japanese manufacturer and toy licensee, will become the exclusive distributor for Funko products across Japan.

Bandai will take full control of the distribution channel in Q4 of this year, with the goal of bringing gaming, anime, movie and television Pop! vinyl figurines to mass market within Japan.

“Japanese pop culture fans will be overjoyed to know that we have exclusively partnered with Bandai to distribute Funko Pop! vinyl figures, soft lines, plush and board games within Japan,” said Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko. “Partnering with Bandai is yet another example of the investment we are making in our global distribution and commitment to service our retail partners and consumers across the world.”

“We are delighted that we now have a business partnership with Funko. We recognize that Funko Pop! is one of the most popular vinyl figures in the world and they’ve established a strong brand in the market. We look forward to expanding Pop! in our market and in global business together,” said Shinjiro Kaji, General Manager of Asia Toy Strategy Department of BANDAI CO., LTD.

Funko has an extensive portfolio of content providers and licenses within the anime genre. Some of the bestselling properties include Dragonball Z, My Hero Academia and Naruto.

About Funko, Inc.

Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, board games, action toys, plush, games, apparel, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at https://funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).

About BANDAI CO., LTD

BANDAI CO., LTD (“BANDAI”) is the manufacturer across multiple categories, including Toys, Vending, Life style product and toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in toys and animation, interactive entertainment in Japan. The vision of the three-year plan since 2018 is “Break Out of the Box. Wow the World!”. BANDAI aims to become global leaders in the character and entertainment businesses. Find out more about our expertise in connecting and fresh ways at https://www.bandai.co.jp/.

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Daniel Pickett

The Punisher Suits Up as War Machine for a New PREVIEWS Exclusive Funko Pop!

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (February 14, 2020) — For years, Frank Castle has been fighting his one-man war as the Punisher, but when he’s offered the tools to take his fight global, Frank Castle dons the high-tech armor of War Machine!

Now this infamous incarnation of Marvel Comics’ timeless vigilante is ready to rock as a PREVIEWS Exclusive 3-3/4” vinyl Pop! figure. As usual, this Pop comes packaged in a collector-friendly window box, perfect for display in your Marvel Collection!

Additionally, this PREVIEWS Exclusive Funko Pop! features an exclusive comic incentive. For every six pieces ordered through March 16, retailers will receive an exclusive Marvel Comics variant edition: Empyre #1 Funko Variant. Comic shop customers and Funko fans interested in purchasing the comic, should check with their local comic shop retailer about the availability of this limited variant cover.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop Marvel Punisher War Machine Figure (SEP198704, SRP: $12.99) is now available to pre-order at your local comic shop with an expected release date of April 15, 2020. To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com.

 

 

ABOUT DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS (DCD) — Diamond is at the nexus of comics and pop culture. Based in Hunt Valley, MD, DCD is the world’s largest distributor of English-language comic books, graphic novels, and related pop-culture merchandise, serving thousands of retailers worldwide. For more information, visit Diamond on the web at www.diamondcomics.com.

Retailers interested in placing wholesale orders for this item and other PREVIEWS Exclusive items are encouraged to contact Diamond’s New Accounts Department at newaccounts@diamondcomics.com.

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Daniel Pickett

Funko Reveals Emerald City Comic Con Retailer Locations

The Funko Emerald City Comic Con has finally come to a close. We got to see a massive amount of exclusive collectibles this year. From Funko Pops, PEZ, and their recent Soda Vinyl line, every collectible had something special to offer this year. We are even getting a couple of very limited edition figures this year so extreme Funko Pop collectors can prepare their wallets. Crusaderette, Grand Budapest Hotel (2-Pack), and Glow in the Dark Loch Ness Monster are all getting 1500 Limited Edition releases. There will also be a 10” Metallic Indiana Jones as well that is limited to only 2000 pieces. All of these Limited Edition Figures will be located only at Emerald City Comic Con expect Loch Ness will only be found at the Funko HQ.

Funko did surprise Funko Fan Club Members too with a special look at where they will be going. You can sign up for the Funko Fan Club here for more access to some great first look news. All the Funko Soda Figure will be shared with Funko-Shop and they are all very limited so good luck. The Crusaderette pins, Pop, and Pop tee will only be available through Reedpop Booth at ECCC. We have included the shared retailer list below and most will be easy to get. Target is always a hit and miss with their release. GameStop in years past has only been getting a certain number per store so smaller areas will have a harder time to find the Pops they want.

Emerald City Comic Con takes place between March 12-15. The releases will either hit stores Thursday or Friday but hard to fingers out as they change every year. What figures will you be going for this year??

Credit: Funko

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Tyler Roberts