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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Leatherface Gets Dolled Up in New Sexy Kotobukiya Horror Statue

Kotobukiya is at it again with another gender swapped redesigned statue of another classic horror icon. This one is a massacre as we are traveling to Texas to see the one and only Leatherface. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre slasher is back and she is ready to play a little rough. Kotobukiya has recently shown off their next addition to their highly popular and seductive Horror Bishoujo line. The statue completely redesigns the killer Leatherface as a female in a very skimpy outfit. She will be carrying a bloody chainsaw and she will also be covered in blood too. It looks like as an added bonus, collectors will be also getting a removable skin mask accessory for her. This adds a whole new terrifying ingredient to this horror statue and any Leatherface and Texas Chainsaw Massacre fan will love to add this piece to their collection.

The Horror Bishoujo Kotobukiya is a truly unique statue series. The gender swapped aspect is a very interesting touch that makes these collectibles stand out. The detail and design on these pieces are pretty amazing even if it shows the curves you never wanted to see of Leatherface. I would love to see a blood splattered version of this statue and they could even limit the same way Funko use to do their bloody variants. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface Horror Bishoujo Statue from Kotobukiya will be located here when she finally goes live. Don't forget to check out some of the already released Horror Bishoujo statues like Jason, Freddy, and Chucky. Or put in pre-order for the recently announced Pennywise and Beetlejuice before they sell out.

Leatherface Gets Dolled Up in New Kotobukiya Horror Statue

"LEATHERFACE, the cannibalistic butcher with an aptitude for handling a chainsaw is the newest entry in Kotobukiya's HORROR BISHOUJO series. As an added bonus she includes a removable human skin mask accessory!"

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Saturday, June 13, 2020

Eric Stephenson Talks Jim Lee, Obliquely – Daily LITG 13th June 2020

The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. Or at least gives us someone to unite against. 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. Including a leaked letter from Eric Stephenson to Image Comics creators about DC Comics. 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.

Eric Stephenson and the ten most-read stories yesterday

It must be said that Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson's written assault against DC Comics, leaked to Bleeding Cool yesterday and followed up everywhere must have been particularly hard for DC publisher Jim Lee, co-founder of Image Comics, to read. And was probably the true intended audience. Here's what else people were reading yesterday.

It was all about Rob Liefeld a year ago…

We were reminded of when Rob Liefeld was predicting the imminent fall of DC Comics and the Image Comics that never happened, if it was there at all.

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.

COMICS QUIZ NIGHT FOR LCS STAFF hosted by Jiggy Aquino Cruz and Sandy Sansolis 8 PM UTC+08
Comics & Community: I Am Alfonso Jones hosted by Wakanda Alliance Program, noon-.30pm EDT

Comic Book birthdays today

There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date. With eleven years for us as well.

Frank Cirocco, founder of Venture, co-creator of Alien Legion.
Brett Breeding, inker, co-creator of Doomsday.
Jerry Whitworth, comics archivist

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

The Mandalorian and The Child Go 10" With New Funko Pop

Ever since the debut of The Mandalorian on Disney+ fans have been in love with these characters. The introduction of this mysterious bounty hunter and the Child have created a whole new influx of collectibles. The rush for The Child products was the biggest push since the introduction of the character was kept so much under wraps. The collectibles still continue after all this time but now it's the push for as much Beskar Armor Mandalorian collectibles as possible. Funko has been staying quite up to date with these new characters and mold with a couple of new waves of figures. Just when we thought they were out of ideas it looks like there is a new 10" figure heading our way. This 10" is set as a common release and will show off both The Mandalorian and The Child. He will be holding his little space companion in this Funko Pop while carrying the shine of his new armor. This will be a nice collectible for any fan of the series and the larger details on this figure are just right for any Mandalorian fan.

This is a Funko Pop design that has not even got a normal-sized figure yet. I hope we can see a normal version of this mold in the future though. The new Star Wars The Mandalorian with The Child 10" Funko Pop will be priced at $34.99. He is expected to release in October 2020 and pre-orders are already live and can be found located here. I doubt this will be the last Mandalorian Funko Pop we will see and I'm sure we will also be seeing plenty more of The Child too. What other characters do you think deserve to be added to this figure line in the future?

Star Wars The Mandalorian Pop with Child from Funko — Beskar Mandalorian with The Child 10" Walmart Exclusive Pop, photo from Funko.

"Coming Soon: Pop! Star Wars – 10" Chrome Mandalorian with the Child."

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Dan DiDio Does His Thing – The Daily LITG 11th June 2020

The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. Or at least gives us someone to unite against. 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. As comic book creator Tee Franklin really got under the skin of Stephen Amell, Dan DiDio took to the stage. 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.

Dan DiDio Talking and the ten most-read stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, while everyone instead gets excited. But as the confrontation between Tee Franklin and Stephen Amell continues to top the chart, Dan DiDio's video conversations start to rise as well. Here are the ten top stories of the day.

What we were reading a year ago

Yes, yes, it feels like so long ago, when Chelsea Cain was doing her best impersonation of JK Rowling.

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.

Comic Book Creation for Teens with Kyle Puttkammer 6:30 PM EDT
Barbican Comic Forum / What makes the best comic? 5:30 PM BST

Comic Book birthdays today

Rich Margopoulos, writer for Vampirella, Creepy, Archie
Susan van Camp, artist on Tales From the Aniverse and Varcel's Vixens.
Terry Collins, writer on Cartoon Network Presents, Lost In Space
Ryan K. Lindsay, writer of Beautiful Canvas, Eternal, and Negative Space
Kahlil Schweitzer, Marketing Manager of MCM Comic Con
Julien Hugonnard-Bert, artist on Injustice: Gods Among Us, Crossed and Star Wars
Josh O'Neill, writer and editor owner of Locust Moon Comics in Philadelphia.
Rob Curley, comics writer, publisher and retailer as Sub City in Dublin
Paul Benjamin, writer on Marvel Adventures Hulk, Disney Princess, Muppet King Arthur.

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BBTS News: King Kong, Warhammer, Jurassic Park, Mega Man, LotR, Dragon Ball, Gundam & More!

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The huge classic King Kong finally joins NECA’s 7-inch scale figure series alongside Mattel’s nostalgic line of Jurassic Park figures called the Amber Collection and Kotobukiya’s retro 1/12 scale Mega Man X model kit in the Rising Fire colorway. The Asmus Toys Lord of the Rings 1/6 scale figure line gets larger with the addition of Galadriel the elf. Banpresto presents reissues of popular Dragon Ball and Naruto figures alongside other new anime collectibles from Fate/, Sword Art Online, and Re:ZERO. In addition to these incredible announcements, don’t forget to grab your preorders for MegaHouse anime figures and model kits. These and more are up and ready to join your collections!

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McFarlane and DC cross paths for their DC Multiverse figure line, in stock now! Grab new Power Rangers Lighting Collection Green Ranger and Putty, Mega Construx Heroes wave 2, a 1/6 scale Jon Snow from Game of Thrones and Mer-Man from Masters of the Universe, new Funko Pop! DC movie characters, and finally, Doom Eternal’s Marauder and Doom figures from McFarlane.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Funko Announces 10" Disco Skeletor Funko Shop Exclusive

Masters of the Universe fans have something new to look forward to as a Funko reveals their newest Funko Shop exclusive. Skeletor is back and this time he is returning to his iconic Disco Skeletor costume. It has been quite some time that we have seen this costume in Pop form as it was a 2013 San Diego Comic Comic exclusive. That figure was limited for only 480 pieces and is now valued at roughly $1,200. This black hood variant of the iconic Master of the Universe villain will be getting a new pose for this 10" which is similar to the upcoming normal Skeletor figure coming later this year. The new mold and larger size will have more detail than the smaller version and will be quite sought after. Funko was rumored to have lost the Masters of the Universe license awhile back but that is far from the truth with a reveal like this.

I am not that surprised that they went with the disco Skeletor variant. This is a very popular costume and with the recent Funko Soda reveals It was a matter of time before he came back into Pop form. A 10" version is still pretty risky as they are not quite selling out as fast as the normal Pop version. Funko seems to be quite fond of the 10" lately and that is sad as this would be an easy sell out if it was its usual size. Not many 10" figures grab my attention anymore but this one and the supposedly postponed 10" My Hero Academia All Might do. The Masters of the Universe Disco Skeletor 10" Funko Shop Exclusive will be priced at $30. Sales go live today June 10th at 2 pm eastern and you will find him located here. If preparing to snag up this beauty I would be prepared 5 mins before and have those clicking fingers ready, good luck fanatics!

Funko Announces Disco Skeletor 10" For Funko Shop Exclusive — Credit: Funko

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Now Available For Pre-Order – #Godzilla Tokyo Clash from @ProsperoHall and #FunkoGames

Now Available For Pre-Order!

#Godzilla Tokyo Clash, the ultimate battle for Kaiju dominance, hits @Target June 21

You are Earth’s most fearsome Kaiju – Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Megalon – battling for dominance as the most terrifying monster in Japan! Stomp across the vintage Tokyo cityscape, unleash devastating attacks, and throw trains, tanks, and battleships at your enemies.

Master each Kaiju’s unique battle style to gain dominance before the humans drive the monsters from the city! The game features an impressive 3-D table-presence with large-scale figures, buildings, and a modular gameboard so every game is unique!

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Deathstroke Takes on the Red Hood in SDCC 2020 Funko Exclusive

Diamond has beat Funko to the punch with their new SDCC 2020 Exclusive. This time it looks like we are getting a new Funko Comic Book Moment featuring two iconic DC Comics characters. From the 2016 DC Comics Deathstroke comic #16 "Face Off with Red Hood". Deathstroke is here and ready to take on Red Hood in this PX Previews Exclusive. This moment is limited to only 30,000 pieces and shows off both characters running at each other on a rooftop. Red Hood is similar to the same mold we have already seen before. The Deathstroke on the other hand is a mold we have not seen which is sad that we are not getting him in actual Pop form.

The PX Exclusive SDCC 2020 DC Comics Red Hood vs Deathstroke Comic Book Moment is priced at $34.99. The figure is set to come out between July and August 2020. Some pre-orders are already live and you can find them located here. You also be able to find them at your local comic book shop which they can special order them for you. I'm sure this won't be the end of Diamond and their San Diego Comic Con exclusive announcements. So stay tuned here at Bleeding Cool for more SDCC 2020 collectible info and when Funko finally announces all of their exclusives at a later date.

Deathstroke Takes on the Red Hood in SDCC 2020 Funko Exclusive

"SDCC 2020 POP! COMIC MOMENTS: DC RED HOOD VS. DEATHSTROKE. Jason Todd. Slade Wilson. One, the disgraced former protege of Batman who lacks Batman's moral code. The other, the world's deadliest assassin, enhanced to use 90% of his brain. From the pages of DC Comics' Deathstroke comes Funko's newest POP! Comic Moments release, depicts their epic battle. This diorama-styled piece features 3 3/4″ tall versions of the Red Hood and Deathstroke with Funko's trademark stylized design as they grapple in a battle that will leave these foes bloody and broken. Add this epic piece of DC Comics history to your collection today! Window box packaging."

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Funko Announces TMNT, KISS, Chilly Willy and Joker Funko Sodas

New Funko Soda vinyl figures have just been revealed. There will be four new collectible figures headed our featuring some iconic characters. These Sodas are also bigger in production size with one as high as 20,000 pieces. First up is Heath Ledger Joker from The Dark Knight. This figure will be limited to 20,000 pieces and will have the chance of a chase. The chase will feature the Joker in his Bank Robber costume and I wish he was wearing his mask too. Next up is our first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Funko Soda with sword wielding leader Leonardo. This figure will be limited to only 12,500 pieces and will come with a chase too. This cause will be 1:6 and will feature a glow in the dark variant of the figure. This design matches that Saturday Morning cartoons vibe that really brings this series to life.

Our following Funko Soda reveals are the first Band to get a figure as KISS makes their way to the stage. Gene Simmons aka The Demon is back with a 12,500 limited edition run that will feature a chase variant. Just like Leonardo, this figure will also be glow in the dark with his face paint glowing. The last figure that Funko has revealed is the lovable penguin Chilly Willy. Chilly Willy will be limited to only 10,000 pieces and will also feature a 1:6 chance of a chase. This chase is quite different from a new design showing of fa new color with this Frosty Willy. We have seen Funko Pop designs of the chase and it is a worthy variant for the series. These new figures are all definitely quite interesting to the line. The TMNT line is a great addition to the series as it would join the ranks of other 80s cartoons Masters of the Universe and Thundercats. The cartoony versions of real world individuals are hit or miss. I'm sure dedicated fans of Joker Will make him an easy sell out as well as KISS. I do wish that they did keep these quite limited with maybe the max number being 12,500. I think that was one of the biggest motivations to get this series was the limited quality. Each of these new Funko Soda figures is set to release in September 2020. Pre-orders are already live and they will all be priced at $12.99 and you can find them all located here.

"Your favorite character is joining Funko's Vinyl Soda line! With Chilly Willy, The Demon from KISS, Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and DC Comics Heath Ledger Joker coming soon. Each Soda Vinyl Figure measures approximately 4 1/4-inches tall. Packaged inside a collectible soda can, it includes a "POG" shaped collector card. The limited edition item even includes a chase figure to hunt and collect!"

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Monday, June 8, 2020

Mile High Comics and the Daily LITG 8th June 2020

The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. 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. Yesterday there was a confluence of retailer response to DC distribution changes courtesy of Mile High Comics and Impulse Creations, Gerry Conway's reaction to how police use the Punisher skull and Marvel liquidating a bunch of omnibuses, while Warren Ellis turned up the gay notch on Marvel Illustrated Swimsuit Special. 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.

Mile High Comics – the ten most-read stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, while everyone instead gets excited. But it was Chuck Rozanski of Mile High Comics who still got the most attention. Here are the ten top stories of the day.

FOC, one year ago

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.

ComicSTREAMvasion: Comic Artists Meetup / Comicstammtisch Online by Comic Invasion Berlin and RENATE, 9 –10 PM UTC+02
Cartooning & Comics by Creative Cauldron, 3:30 – 4:30 PM EDT

Comic Book birthdays today

Jim Stewart, creator of Ganjaman.
Michael Higgins, Marvel writer, artist, letterer, editor
David Seidman, founder of Disney Comics.
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert.
Brandon Jerwa, writer on Battlestar Galactica, Highlander, G.I. Joe and Army of Darkness.
Ciarán Marcantonio, EIC of Black Sheep Comics
Martin Shapiro, creator of Chopper.
Adam Casey, creator of The Life And Adventures of Santa Claus.

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Sunday, June 7, 2020

DC Sucks While Marvel Liquidates – The Daily LITG, June 7th 2020

The world seems like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but fandom still brings us together. 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. Yesterday there was a confluence of retailer response to DC distribution changes, Gerry Conway's reaction to how police use the Punisher skull and Marvel liquidating a bunch of omnibuses. 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.

DC Sucks, Marvel Liquidates – the fifteen most-read stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, while everyone instead gets excited. The chart was dominated by DC and Diamond stories, and we extended it to make that point. Here's the fifteen top stories of the day.

FOC, one year ago

Here's a look at what comic book publishers were sending to Final Order Cut-Off, one year ago today. A snapshot from what once was.

Dark Horse has the latest Empowered Vol 11 TPB from Adam Warren. Easy to miss, if you have devoted fans of that series. Like me.
Also from the horse, Aubrey Sitterson and Fico Ossio are launching their new series No One Left To Fight #1.
Year Of The Villain cardstock covers and crossovers kick off at DC Comics with Deathstroke #45, Harley Quinn #63, and Justice League #27.
DCeased has done so well for everyone, #3 is solicited accompanied by #1 reprint.
There's the launch of Doom Patrol: Weight Of The World #1, returnable to retailers who order what they did of Young Justice #1.
There's the launch of Lois Lane #1, returnable and utterly superb.
Tom King and Kubert Superman series for Walmart gets its direct market debut as Superman: Up In The Sky #1
Over at IDW, Kyle Baker is writing Black Panther – and retailers who match or exceed 85% of orders for Marvel Action Black Panther #1 with Marvel Action Black Panther #2 get it returnable with a $.20 per copy fee on returned copies.
50% of total orders of Crowded #7 will be fully returnable.
Thumbs #2 alongside #1 second printing of #1. Match or exceed 80% of order for Thumbs #1 for 50% returnability on Thumbs #2.
Postal Deliverance #1, Space Bandits #1 and Sea Of Stars #1 and launching from Image Comics – the latter two are fully returnable.
Walking Dead #193 must be a keeper considering how #192 did – and there's a #192 Commemorative Edition as well.
Marvel launches Aero #1, spinning out of Agents Of Atlas, Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway reunite for Captain America/Invaders: Bahamas Triangle, and we get one of the Prodigal Son one shots for the Fantastic Four.
Immortal Hulk #20 has been jumping up the numbers, and the New Mutants #98 Facsimile has the potential to be anther Hulk #181.
There are two Star Wars launches too, Finn#1 and Target Vader #1.
Buffy #6 gets a couple of new covers for FOC as usual…

Test #1 by Christopher Sebela and Jen Hickman is launching from Vault Comics, and will be Fully returnable
While Dave Franchini relaunches Beth: Oath Of Thorns #1 from Zenescope

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.

Create-A-Comic: Drawing Workshops, Carolyn the Librarian – Battersea & York Gardens Libraries, 3pm BST
Deadpool Robs Virtual Comic-Con 2! The Revenge of Pikachu, Rob Munt and Deadpool Robs Virtual Comic-Con/Hangout, 1pm-7.30pm BST
Wales Comic Con on Twitch, 1pm BST on

Comic Book birthdays today

Larry Hama, GI Joe writer.
Maddie Ricchiuto, Bleeding Cool writer
Christina Diem Pham, producer of Marvel Strike Force
Tucker Stone, former writer of Bergen Street Comics
Andy Grossberg, Founder/CCO of Comic Rocket.
Ozzy Longoria, artist on DTV.

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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Funko Layoffs Will Now Include Funko Funkast And Social Staff

This pandemic has taken its toll, and we will continue to still see the fallout in the months to come. One big hit inside the toy community is the layoffs at Funko. We have already seen reports that Funko will be cutting back shipments this year, as well as postponing and canceling a lot of their upcoming collectibles. During the ongoing pandemic, Funko did close all their corporate offices and their two big HQ stores in Everette and Hollywood. Newly added sanitation and safety precautions have been included, but that has not been enough.

The hits just keep on coming as Funko has announced more layoffs are here and will impact 250 jobs at their home Everett base. This will reportedly save the company $1 million, and even top management is taking 20% pay cuts to try and catch up. Most of these layoffs will start at the end of June, with the end coming hopefully in September. These layoffs have already begun to appear in the most shocking way as Funko makes major marketing team members hang up their coats.

This is a huge surprise for Funko as this team mainly consisted of the hit toy podcast Funko Funkast. These changes will impact the company in the future from the content we see online to the live-streams, gaming events, and even more possible future virtual cons. After the success of the Virtual Con for ECCC, I am quite surprised Funko would let go some of their most prominent and most valuable members go. The community will be reeling in for these crazy changes, and we will all be watching in on what Funko's next moves are.

The real question now is this the end of Funko, and could we see the decline of one of the biggest collectible companies out there? Only time will tell, but our hearts and collections are with all those Funko members who have had say goodbye. We appreciated everything you have done, and it has a pleasure and a wild journey we all have been on. Safe travels friends, and when one door closes, another opens.

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Space Force is Ready for Take Off with Upcoming Funko Pops

The new comedy Space Force has finally made its debut on Netflix. The comedy series shows off the people behind the scenes working at establishing the newest military branch. The sixth armed services branch, the United States Space Force has its challenges ahead and Mark Naird is ready to accept those challenges. General Naird is portrayed by the hilarious Steve Carrell and Funko made him one of the highlights for their first wave of Pop vinyls. There will be two separate General Mark Naird figures with one being a Target exclusive showing off his new Space Force uniform. Each figure features a similar mold with an aircraft in hand. Speaking of Target Exclusives, Ben Schwartz character F. Tony Scarapiducci will also be in this wave. Holding his cell phone he is ready to tweet up about his newest Funko Pop vinyl. The last figure is the Space Chimp Marcus as seen in the 2nd Episode "Save Epsilon 6". This figure also features the same mold as the Umbrella Academy Pogo but with a spiffy new outfit. Each of these are a nice and refreshing start to a new series of upcoming Pops.

Space Force fans will be very excited to get their hands on these figures. These are only rough draft figures and are currently still in development. Some of these could be canceled if certain properties do not get approved. If Space Force makes its launch, I'm sure we will see more characters released in the future. Pre-orders for all of the Space Force figures can be found in one place including the Target Exclusive figures. They are not scheduled to release until 2021 and you can find them located here.

Coming Soon: Pop! Television – Space Force

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

SPONSOR NEWS – BBTS News: New Star Wars Black, DC Multiverse, One:12 Wonder Woman, Marvel Legends, MAFEX, WoW, Transformers, Street Fighter & More!

New Pre-order Listing Announcement – Star Wars: The Black Series – Star Wars Rebels, Mandalorian, Ackbar, Vader, Clone Trooper

Star Wars: The Black Series – Star Wars Rebels, Mandalorian, Ackbar, Vader, Clone Trooper & More!
Check out the newest Star Wars: The Black Series figures from Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian and the original trilogy! Kids and fans alike can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with figures from The Black Series! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that Star Wars devotees love.

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McFarlane has opened preorders for their Batman: White Knight DC Multiverse figures this week alongside Mezco’s One:12 Collective Wonder Woman figure in gorgeous battle armor. Finally, pick up Marvel figures as part of Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Retro Collection, MAFEX Captain America from Endgame, and the mutant X-Man Gambit. Diamond Select brings fans more DC, Clone Wars, and Marvel collectibles as busts, figures, and statues. Now, grab yourself some of Innex’s pixel frames to design your home and office spaces with nostalgic scenes from classic video games. These items and more Funko Pop!, 1/12 scale video game characters, model kits—even micro action figures—are available to grab for your collections!

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Black Widow Marvel Legends, Avengers Marvel Legends, and X-Men Marvel Legends Retro Collection have arrived for Marvel fans! In addition, play a game with friends using these Sailor Moon-themed playing cards, grab and pose Transformers Studios Series figures, wear the 1/1 scale Black Series Boba Fett helmet, and admire the style of Mini Co. with their ThunderCats figures.

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Daniel Pickett

Christian Cooper, Central Park and The Daily LITG, May 28th 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. Yesterday, it was still all about what former Marvel editor and writer, and keen ornithologist Christian Cooper encountered in Central Park. 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.

Christian Cooper and the ten most-read stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, as it starts to ramp up, but yesterday it was all about former Marvel Comics writer and editor, Christian Cooper and his confrontation with Amy Cooper – no relation. With me wondering if any publicity-seeking comics publisher has gotten in touch, Keep up with your Daily LITG.

The most-read stories from a year ago.

From a time when whether or not Frank Miller's Superman Year One was or was not in the same continuity as the Dark Knight Returns was our biggest concern.

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. And we are returning to events in the flesh as well.

Barbican Comic Forum / What comic would you like to live in? hosted by London Graphic Novel Network, 5.30-7.30pm BST
Ultimate Comics FB Live show, Readers corner Trades and comics, 7-10.15pm EDT

Comic Book birthdays today

There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. All depends on which state you are living in. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.

Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of For Better Or For Worse
Charles Marshall, writer on Planet of The Apes and Mortal Kombat.
Chad Hunt, artist on Wolverine, Freak Force, FemForce and Outsiders.
Geoffrey White, writer of Married… With Children
Andrea Di Vito, artist on Dungeons & Dragons, Brath, The First and Nova.
Sebastian F Piccione, writer of Sunday Knight Comics
Chris Farnsworth, writer on 24 Legacy: Rules On Engagement and Dead Man Running
Alicia Hollinger, artist on Heavy Metal Magazine
Mike Imboden writes on Fist Of Justice.

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Rich Johnston

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Today's Funko Shop Exclusive Pop Is the Mythical Kraken

Funko is ready to unleash the mythical sea monster, The Kraken. This will be the newest Pop to release in their exclusive Pop Myths line. The Pop Myths line has been picking up a lot of traction lately with some of their recently released Pop like Medusa gettings values of up to +$100. It is very hard to predict what figures will or will not be popular but that is the risk of collecting. This new design will be the first 6" in the series and is well worth this size. The Kraken is colored with blue and purple design and the monster is holding a ship. The elegance of this creature comes alive with this Pop and its cute Funko design will be a beloved collectible for any Pop Myths collector to Kraken fan.

The Funko Pop Myths Kraken will be limited to 2 purchases a customer. They will be priced at $20 each and you will be able to find the link for them located here. The expanding world of their Pop myths line is a great set of figures. They are capturing myths and legends and given them a Funko twist which will reach their audience nicely. While I can't tell you if this figure will be worth anything for price collectors it will be a great addition to any fans collection. We do not get as many 6" Pops anymore so it'll be nice for fans to bring the mighty Kraven home and make their collection really Pop. I'm sure they will continue to expand this line and I would love to see a couple more designs for Bigfoot and Loch Ness Monster. Only time will tell what will be on the horizon and don't forget to check out some of the other Pop Myths still available on the Funko-Shop today.

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Tyler Roberts

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Funko Funkoween All the Spooky Reveals in One Place

Funko Funkoween was a nice break from reality to see what will be upon us in the future. Of course this whole reveal was themed around Halloween and Horror. This is not a bad thing as horror fans never have enough collectibles out there and Funko sure delivered. We got some amazing confirmations of some Pop lines teased during the Toys Fairs earlier this year and some new waves entirely. Some of these very pleasant surprises like Zombieland getting their Pop debut and will have a Zombie Bill Murray. Edward Scissorhands will be returning to the Funko Pop game since 2013 with a whole new wave of figures. Other big list reveals were Corpse Bride where both characters from the Tim Burton animated film get Pop-ified. One of my favorite announcements was the Marvel Zombies figures. Not only is there common reveals but the wave is getting retailer exclusives, mystery minis, and some kick ass Funko Pop tees. These figures are the perfect combination of superheroes and horror in a very fun and amazing way.

All of these reveals were very well done and get us excited for the fall. There were a lot of big moves getting new Funko Pops in the future like Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, The Craft, Scoob, and even Child's Play. From a 10" Chucky to the Chase Mayor from Nightmare Before Christmas there are plenty of things to get excited about. Most of these Funko Funkoween Pop reveals we're common releases and you will be able to pre-order them here. Of course with collecting there are exclusives so check the photo gallery below to find out what figures you need to be in the lookout for. Some retailer exclusive pre-orders are available today but others won't drop till the August and September 2020 release dates. Check out all of the Funko Funkoween Reveals below. What was your favorite reveal for Funkoween?