Han Solo Embraces Hoth with New Deluxe Star Wars Funko Pop

It was not too long ago that Funko showed off their new dynamic Pop deluxe figure series. These Pops are all exclusive to Amazon and all come in the 6" box styles. The first series was for The Avengers with a recreation of the characters' iconic circling scene. They are coming out every other month which means that these figures will all be reunited after a whole year with six Funko Pop vinyls total. The next series to get this dynamic series is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for the film's 40th anniversary. Collectors were already shown the first figure to come out which was the mysterious Hoth beast, The Wampa. This series will also include 6 Funko Pop figures and will also all be connectable to form a circle uniting all these pieces. Funko decided to stick to the beginning of the film for this Echo Base set and for May the 4th they announced the second figure. This one is based on the Wampa encounter and Luke being left to face the harsh blizzard. His trust pal Han Solo luckily finds Luke and has to resort to a harsh reality. Han Solo uses Luke's lightsaber to cut open the fallen Tauntaun to give Luke a fighting chance. Funko captures this Star Wars moment for the next dynamic deluxe Pop. With a down Tauntaun and Hoth environment at his feet, Han Solo is ready for what comes next. He is sculpted in his winter outfit and with Luke's lightsaber in hand. This price will go next to the Wampa and will be priced at $24.99. He is not expected to release until July 20, 2020, but pre-orders are live and you can find them located here. Stay tuned for more Star Wars collectibles new and May the 4th be with you.]

Connecting, photo from Funko.

"The Star Wars, Battle at Echo Base Funko Pop! Deluxe Series is a brand new set of exclusive combinable figures. All celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, and the ice planet of Hoth. The Pop! Deluxe: Battle at Echo Base series will feature 6 brand new unique figures, with combinable bases, continuing with the second figure in the series Han Solo and Tauntaun! This series will capture iconic characters and moments from the planet Hoth. The figures will feature bases that can be combined to nest together in any order you wish! When all the figures are combined, they will make for one cohesive side by side shelf display!"

"These figures feature a level of detail not captured by original Star Wars Funko Pops! The next figure will be announced when the previous figure begins shipping. Each figure will be available for individual purchase, as they are announced. Figures will continue to be announced and made available throughout 2020. Start your Battle at Echo Base series today by securing the second figure, Han Solo and Taun Taun, exclusively here."

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Black Widow Takes on Taskmaster in New Funko Animated Short

It was a sad day knowing the next piece of the massively growing Marvel Cinematic Universe Black Widow was delayed. was obviously for good reason but now the wait continues until November comes around. There are a couple of collectibles from the upcoming film already on the market with Marvel Legends and Funko Pops. We have already reviewed most of the Black Widow Funko Pops that have been released like the recent Walmart Exclusive figures here. You can even find the new character Red Guardian a couple of the Black Widow and Taskmaster costumes here. Recently, Funko has taken it to the next level though as they have released a short animated film featuring some of their Funko Pop vinyl figures. With stars like the upcoming Taskmaster, Black Widow, and the newest character Yelena Belova going into an epic chase scene. This isn't the first time we have seen Funko animation but it is nice to see these Pop vinyl come to life. You can view all the action with a quick battle between the hero and villain below:

 

You can still find and collect your own Black Widow Funko Pops as they are available now and located here. Don't forget to check out our recent Amazon Exclusive Marvel Collector Corp unboxing too as is the next box is dedicated to this assassin. That's right, the box will contain a whole box of upcoming Black Widow Funko goodies from a shirt to an exclusive Pop or two. These boxes are always a great surprise for fans and they usually sell out so act fast before it's too late. Being a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Funko really hits all the marks with bringing the films right off the screen and onto your shelves with the Funko Pop line. Build up your collection today and Black Widow will hit theaters November 6, 2020.

 

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Tyler Roberts

Funko Soda Yummy Mummy and Fruit Brute Have Arrived

As Funko Soda continues to come out, we here at Bleeding Cool continue to collect them. These are one of the newest products to come out of the Funko-World that bring back limited edition collecting. We have covered quite a few of these Sodas from a Robin Chase here, Emerald City Comic Con Scott Pilgrim Exclusives here, and even Masters of the Universe here. Each one is always fun opening as most come with a chance at a Chase figure. The figures are very limited already so getting them is already a challenge so getting a chase is quite a reward. So far the highest limit has been 10,000 with heroes like Batman and Robin and the lowest of 3,000 like Disco Skeletor or WonderCon Ramona Flowers. This time we were able to secure a couple of the Funko Soda Cereal Ad Icons that were released at the 2020 WonderCon. Yummy Mummy and Fruit Brute were both released on the Funko-Shop and were both limited to 5,000 pieces. Yummy Mummy sold out pretty fast with Fruit Brute not far behind. So let's crack open some Soda in our next Funko review.

Up first is the Cereal Ad Icon Fruit Brute who was limited to only 5,000 pieces. This figure did have an 800LE Chase that was Frankenberry themed. We did not luck out and get the chase but this 4,200LE figure is still pretty amazing. The can features a retro style decal on the front of the can with a WonderCon sticker and the limited edition size next to it. The Funko Soda figures feature the classic Ad Icons look with a Saturday Morning Cartoon charm. He is holding a spoon in hand which any cereal monster obviously would in this situation. As the full moon continues, another monster rises from the cereal boxes with a ghoulish look. Yummy Mummy is up next with a 5,000LE Funko Soda WonderCon Exclusive figure. The can shows a cartoon styled mummy on the front with the added WonderCon sticker. This figure also did have a 1:6 Chase variant that is Fruit Brute themed. Lucky for us we happened to come across this Chase figure it's our pull! This was an exciting surprise to see as there are only 800 of these bad boys out there. The orange, green, and purple colors on the Funko Soda Yummy Mummy gives him more of a gummy look. The figure is nicely sculpted and is quite adorable. From his colors to his cartoony look this is a great figure to get our hands on. The Funko Soda line is a great addition to the collectible world. From their cute and cartoony designs to the limited edition number, it makes hunting each one fun to get and collecting fun again. Get your hands on your own Soda vinyl figures here and test your luck and get your own Chase.

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@eBay Releases New #StarWars Data, Celebrates 40 Years of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

The Force is strong this May the Fourth as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” eBay, the largest Star Wars store in the galaxy, is unveiling new search and sales data that looks at the second installment in the saga, beloved characters and more.

Highlights include:*

• 9 Million Star Wars items have sold on eBay over the last decade, with action figures and trading cards leading the pack for most popular merchandise.
• The order of the original trilogy holds true based on eBay sales; “A New Hope” takes first place with 20% more sales than “The Empire Strikes Back” and 36% more sales than the “Return of the Jedi.”
• Beloved “The Empire Strikes Back” characters like Boba Fett inspired some of the most rare and expensive sales of all-time, including a 1979 Star Wars Vintage Prototype Boba Fett Rocket Firing L-Slot AFA 90 which sold for $145,000.

• Of the top 3 most popular Star Wars action figure characters on eBay, Sith Lord Darth Vader dominates his son, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker by more than 70%; even Bounty Hunter Boba Fett  is more popular than the young Skywalker by nearly 13%.

 

The marketplace is also celebrating “The Empire Strikes Back” and other epic Star Wars moments at eBay.com/StarWars, by offering a curation of rare, vintage and collectible merch that will wow fans of all ages.

Star Wars May the Fourth: eBay’s Top Inventory Picks Available at ​eBay.com/StarWars​ while supplies last.

 

Action Figures + Funko Pop!

• Star Wars The Vintage Collection Star Wars: A New Hope Chewbacca Action Figure​ – Now: $7.99

• Star Wars: Black Series – Boba Fett 6” Action Figure​ – Now: $89.99

• Star Wars The Black Series Archive IG-88 Figure​ – Now: $19.99

• Star Wars The Black Series Archive Bossk Figure ​– Now: $19.99

• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Princess Leia Organa (Hoth) Figure​ – Now: $11.99

• Funko Pop! Star Wars Han in Carbonite [New Toy] Vinyl Figure​ – Now: $12.94

• Star Wars – The Black Series 40th Anniversary Collectible Action Figure​ – Now: $19.99

• Funko Pop! Star Wars: The Mandalorian – The Child Vinyl Figure ​– Now: $13.45

 

Comic Books

• Star Wars #2 Comic Book, CGC 8.0​ – Now: $1,550.00

• Star Wars #1 Comic Book, CGC 9.6​ – Now: $1,360.00

• Star Wars #38 Solo eBay Exclusive Jesse James Marvel Comic Book ​– Now: $3.00

• Star Wars #68 Comic Book, Canadian Edition, CGC 9.8 ​– Now: $1,040.00

• Star Wars The Force Awakens Adaptation 1I Quesada Comic Book, CGC 8.5​ – Now: $1,020.00

• Star Wars #42 Comic Book, CGC 9.6 ​– Now: $260.00

 

Trading Cards

• 2020 Topps Star Wars: Mandalorian Journey of the Child​ – Now: $11.49

• 2020 Topps Women of Star Wars Hobby Box Blowout Cards ​– Now: $65.95

• 2020 Topps Star Wars Return of the Jedi Black & White Hobby Box Blowout Cards​ – Now: $64.95

• 2020 Topps Star Wars Authentics 11X14 Photo & Trading Card Box Blowout Cards​ – Now: $129.95

 

Collectibles

• 2018 Niue Gold Star Wars Stormtrooper 1 oz Gold Coin​ – Now: $2,095.32

• 2020 Niue Star Wars Classic Boba Fett 1 oz Silver Coin​ – Now: $34.38

• Mattel 12-Pack Star Wars Die Cast Hot Wheels Cars​ – Now: $29.99

• Harrison Ford Star Wars Autographed 16 x 20″ Holding Gun Photograph BAS ​– Now: $1,899.99

 

Art + Decor

• Star Wars Concept Art/Design Print by Ralph McQuarrie ​ – Now: $1,140.00

• Star Wars Mandalorian Banner Flag Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Bounty Hunter R ​ – Now: $13.46

• 2-Piece Star Wars Canvas Print Artwork: A New Hope Empire Strikes Back Wall Décor –​ Now: $29.99

 

*All data based on eBay North America and Canada search and sales data from January 2010 – April 2020

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Daniel Pickett

What Would Have Been Free Comic Book Day – Daily LITG, 2nd May 2020

These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Today would have been Free Comic Book Day, but that has been postponed until the autumn. A number of comic stores were also meant to open their doors for the first time today, but are not. So there may be a subdued feeling. Nevertheless, welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.

Baby Yoda, Alton Brown and Buffy, and the 10 Most-Read Stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, With more from our favourite Baby Yoda, Alton Brown and Buffy The Vampire Slayer comic books. Keep up with your Daily LITG.

1. Funko Announces More Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian Pop Vinyls
2. Good Eats: Reloaded Review: Alton Brown Raises The Stakes On Steaks
3. Big First Appearance You Can't Miss in Buffy The Vampire Slayer #14
4. Danny Boyle's Frankenstein Proves Most Intense Adaptation Yet: Review
5. Good Omens: Lockdown: Gaiman, Tennant, Sheen Reunite for Follow-Up
6. A Mega First Appearance in Go Go Power Rangers #31
7. Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars Collectibles for Fan First Friday
8. Jay And Silent Bob Mall Brawl Will Be Released Next Week
9. Marvel Returns to Comic Shops on May 27th – and It's a Wednesday
10. Ubisoft Releases The "Just Dance 2020" Song List

 Walking Dead, Dead Mutants, Cyberfrog and the 5 most-read stories one year ago

1. Today's Walking Dead #191 Changes Everything About the Comic (Major Spoilers)
2. How Toxic Masculinity Killed (SPOILERS) in Uncanny X-Men
3. Magic: The Gathering's War of the Spark Mythic Edition Goes on Sale Wednesday
4. Ethan Van Sciver Commissions 'Retailer Exclusive' Dynamite Covers With Cyberfrog
5. DC Comics Updates Its Solicitations for The Year Of The Villain – The Offer, After Lex Luthor's Transformation (Spoilers)

Comic Book Events happening today

There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.

What Would Have Been Free Comic Book Day – Daily LITG, 2nd May 2020. Image from 24 Hour Comics.

• The Kubert School Virtual Open House, Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc, Dover, New Jersey, 1-3pm ET.
• Stay Away Comic Book Day at Collector's Paradise stores, Los Angeles, California 11-4pm.
• 24 Hour Comics Lockdown,  Sputnikat from 2 PM UTC+03
• Free Comic Book Day Online with Stadium Comics, 10am-6pm ET
• Monomythic Panel: Comics in the Classroom, Monomythic.com, 2-3pm
• UX Comics – Scroll that story 6 PM – 8 PM UTC+02
• FCBD 2020 Livestream sponsored by 3 Alarm Comics and Pensacon, Biloxi, Mississippi 11am-6pm CDT
• Making Mini Comics with Laura Lee Gulledge,10-11am ET.
• Free Comic Book Day Lite at Cosmic Cat Comics, Tallahassee, Florid, noon-5pm ET.
• Comics X Brescia, Comics League of Brixia, Brescia 4.30pm UTC+2.

Comic Book Industry birthdays, today

There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. Or if there is, the police will come and shut you down. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.

• Liam Sharp, artist on The Green Lantern, co-creator of Bloodseed.
• Scott Rosenberg of Platinum Studios.
• Onrie Kompan, creator of the Yi Soon Shin Trilogy, MARX, and #1500ComicBookBattle.
• Lorenzo Ruggiero, Marvel Comics inker.
• Sean Howe, comic book industry journalist, author of Marvel Comics: The Untold Story.
• Cory Levine, writer of Bowery Boys.
• Andy Winter, co-creator of Hero Killers, publisher of Moonface Comics.
• Ryan Brown of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
• Howard Cruse, founder of Gay Comix, creator of Stuck Rubber Baby.
• Glenn Herdling, former Editorial Director of Marvel's Custom Publishing, writer of Namor The Sub-Mariner, Wizard Entertainment's Director of Business Development and publisher of thir Black Bull comics line.
• Jerry Scott, co-creator of Baby Blues and Zits

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