May 2, 2013

Pillaging Pop Culture Wave 5

We've posted before about Task One's rad "Pillaging Pop Culture, Series 1" blind boxed custom series that depicts Task's spin on 'The Muppets'. The three figures being released this wave is Scooter, Dr. Teeth, and Zoot! Each wave is only available for two weeks so you only have a few days left to grab Wave 4! 


Each blind box is $40 apiece or $100 for all 3. Wave 5 is available May 5th at the Tenacious Toys store here.

Giant Robot & Ugly Dolls on Free Comic Book Day

May 4 is not only May the Forth Day for Star Wars fans but also Free Comic Book for Geeks around the world. It seems with it's ever growing popularity, Ugly Doll has it's own awesome comic to add to the list of Free Comics being offered on the day. 



David Horvath creator of the Ugly Dolls will be at the Giant Robot store on the day signing copies of the comic with it's front cover representing Action Comics #1 Ugly Doll style. For more information about the event go here.

Atari Beach Bomb™ Pickup SDCC Exclusive from Hot Wheels


Hot Wheels announced today yet another exclusive for SDCC that will get fans excited with the Atari Beach Bomb™ Pickup, based on the popular classic video arcade game Asteroids.




The vehicle is finished in Red Line Club level hand polished Chrome Spectraflame® and Asteroids deco, diecast body, chassis, and Real Riders® wheels all finished in this very cool mock upright arcade game packaging.


The Atari Beach Bomb™ Pickup will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, to be picked up at SDCC and will also be available for purchase at the show.

Shazam! It's a SDCC Exclusive from MattyCollector.com


MattyCollector.com released another new exclusive to SDCC today of the first ever figure of the New 52 Shazam! Sculpted by the Four Horsemen, Shazam comes with a removable hood in Club Infinite Earths die cut packaging with distinctive silver foil.


This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4 and picked up at SDCC but don't worry you'll still be able to add this perfect addition to your DCU collection Shazam will also be available for purchase at the show and then at MattyCollector.com on August 5.