Only 2 left! Justice League statues from Kotobukiya

We are over halfway through the ArtFX+ Justice League statues from Kotobukiya.  Batman just joined Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Aquaman.  This only leaves Wonder Woman and Cyborg to complete this set.  Here is the final set from Toy Fair 2013, but we’d love to see your display so far!  The good news is Kotobukiya is going to continue with the DC ArtFX+, as they’ve already announced Catwoman and Shazam!  There was also a prototype of a Black Adam statue that was posted with the early Shazam pictures.  We are excited to complete the Justice League set, and even more interested in what will be added to the lineup in the future!  Which characters would you like to see in this scale?

Man of Steel is Upon Us!

We are back for another look at the toys and collectibles inspired by the release of Man of Steel.  I for one can’t wait for the movie. Superman movies have had a bit of a troubled past. Superman 4 or Superman Returns comes to mind. This new film looks stunning and the toys and collectibles look just as good.  

First up is the ArtFX Man of Steel statue by Kotobukiya. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I love Kotobukiya. They do a great job bringing every piece they make to life. This statue not only looks great in it’s sculpt but it also has some unusual features as well. The cape is moveable. You can adjust the cape in nearly any configuration that you would like. That’s definitely awesome, a statue you can basically play with!!

Next is the Funko Man of Steel Wacky Wobblers and POP!s. These are some fun items to use at work on your desk or at home to display proudly next to your other collectibles. The POP!s are vinyl comic like versions of the characters while the Wacky Wobblers are essentially bobble heads of the characters from the film. Either way it is an inexpensive, fun way to celebrate the awesomeness of Man of Steel.

Where would our superhero movies be without action figures. This movie has a wide variety from the not very detailed to the intricately detailed. My favorite figures from the movie are definitely the Play Art Kai figures by Square Enix.  They are 10″ tall and super detailed. They can take on any pose so they are good for those of us kids at heart who want to play with them or for the serious collector looking to decorate their fortress of solitude.

Finally, today we will look at some other statues. These are made by DC Collectibles.  There are a few to choose from with Zod, Faora, Superman, Jor El, and Superman vs Zod available. These statues are great! For the most part they are a 1/6 scale and have poseable capes just like the Kotobukiya version. My favorite though is a 1/12 scale statue depicting Superman fighting Zod. The pictures of this statue were under wraps until a couple of weeks ago. I for one think it was worth the wait to get a look at it. It does a great job of capturing my imagination at what the movie will be like.

In the end all I can say is that toys are fun! If you aren’t in to collecting them or don’t have kids to let play with them, you can at least admit that toys are a fun thing to look at from time to time. See you at the movies!!

Deathstroke is getting some love

You are going to be seeing more of Slade Wilson, better known as the mercenary and assassin Deathstroke.  You may have already seen the 3 3/4″ version from DC Collectibles based on the Injustice: Gods Among Us game.  DC Collectibles also just announced the Super-Villains Deathstroke figure which will be approx 6.85″ tall.  The super-villains figure will be available in December.  Lastly, Kotobukiya has announced a Deathstroke statue for the ArtFX series.  This statue is approx 12″ tall and includes a removable faceplate for the mask, so you can disply him masked or unmasked!  The ArtFX statue will also be arriving in December.

With Deathstroke’s appearance in the Arkham Origins game, we may very well see some other great collectibles for this character in the future.  Which one of these is your favorite?

What happened to my keys??!!

We love our huge statues and new action figures, but sometimes it’s the smallest piece that makes us smile the most.  Today, we’re going to look at one of those: the keychains. These fun little pieces are easy to miss if you aren’t looking.  My favorite is the Iron Man 3 light up Arc Reactor key chain by Monogram coming out in July.  Each Monogram pewter keychain is a nicely detailed piece, and they have a quality weight to them as well. I have definitely stopped throwing my keys across the parking lot since I added the Batman Logo key chain to the mix.  In the end any collectible is a tangible reminder of the fictional properties we love so much. Whether it is Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Punisher, Avengers, Wonder Woman, or The Nightmare Before Christmas-these little reminders of our favorite characters are an inexpensive and enjoyable investment.

Orlando Comic Expo

We are getting ready for an exciting weekend at Orlando Comic Expo!  This con features Drake Bell from Ultimate Spider-Man as well as a number of artists: Dennis Calero, Paul Gulacy, Bob Hall.  Saturday aslo includes a few other artists: Rob Hunter, Alex Maleev, Cary Nord, Keith Pollard, and Rodney Ramos.  Also, one of the more unique events is a pool party featuring Drake Bell in concert and a live DJ along with the costume contest.  I’m really intrigued by this event, and I’m excited to see how it goes over.

We are excited to see the cosplayers, the trivia,  the panels, and the overall excitement for comics!  We will be bringing plenty of action figures, statues, bobbleheads, and other great collectibles.  Make sure to stop by and say hello!  If you aren’t able to make it, you can always check out our site at http://www.jmdretail.com

Tetris Constructable Light

The Tetris light by Paladone is such a cool product.  We had these in stock last year before Christmas, and it was hard to keep them in stock.  Good news–these will be back in stock around the end of June!  You can configure this light in many different ways, and the pieces light up when they are touching the rest of the lamp.  Once you remove the piece, it turns off!  Check out our short demo, and Paladone’s fun promo.  You can reserve one today on our site!

Commander Shepard and Mass Effect Collectibles

   

We have been excited with the number of high-quality collectibles that are hitting the market for fans of the Mass Effect trilogy.  The most recent arrival is the Commander Shepard bishoujo statue from Kotobukiya.  She joins the previously released Liara T’Soni in the bishoujo line.  Square Enix has also released Play Arts Kai Commander Shepard and Tali Zora Vas figures.  If you haven’t seen the Play Arts Kai figures, they are really high quality, and highly detailed figures from popular video games like Mass Effect, Batman Arkham City, Halo, etc.

   

One of the more unique collectibles is the line of Mass Effect ship replicas from Dark Horse.  Most of these are 5″-7″ long depending on the ship.  However, Dark Horse is coming out with an 18″ Normandy replica and an 18.5″ Sovereign Reaper ship!     We were able to see both of these at Toy Fair, and they were truly impressive.

In addition to the larger ships, Kotobukiya will be releasing a male version of Commander Shepard in the ArtFX line.  This should be available around July 2013.  There will be several interchangeable parts so you can display the statue several different ways.  Funko will also be releasing a line of Mass Effect POP figures in September.  We have seen some concept art for them, but the actual production images have not been shown yet.  We are excited to see how those will turn out.

What is your favorite Mass Effect collectible?