The first thing you notice about this new Dr. Manhattan figure is probably the awesome articulation, perfect for whatever posing you can imagine for Big Blue. The second thing is the amazing sculpting. If you’re a fan of the comic and want something truly awesome to take home, you’ve found it! Check it out:
Part of the new Black Freighter collection, he’ll soon be joined by the rest of the cast, so start collecting now!
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Deadpool’s enjoying some additional popularity lately, with a rejuvenated comic series and an upcoming video game. It’s no surprise, then, that Gentle Giant has released another collectible featuring the Merc with a Mouth.
This new 6-inch bust is hand-painted, individually numbered and comes with a Certificate of authenticity. If you’re a fan, pre-order now and it ships out in November!
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Available now, COMMANDER FOX joins the legions of Star Wars figures given the Sideshow treatment. Take a look!
The figure is a pretty great-looking one and would definitely serve any Star Wars fan well. Plus, it boasts an absolutely ridiculous list of features that add not only cool accessories, but a ton of value. This was one that a lot of people missed out on as it was launched as an exclusive San Diego Comic Con piece, but now that it’s out here, you can finally snag it for yourself!
Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the newest member of the Militaries of Star Wars Sixth Scale line, Clone Commander Fox.
The Clone Commander Fox Sixth Scale Figure features:
Phase I Helmet w/visor and communications antennae
Fully Articulated Armored Body
Detailed Fabric Body Suit
Kama Commander Skirt
Highly Detailed Full Body Armor Set
Thirteen (13) Interchangeable Hands
One (1) Pair Standing Boot
One (1) Pair Action Boot
BlasTech DC-15A Long Range Blaster Rifle
BlasTech DC-15S Blaster Carbine
Two (2) BlasTesch DC-17 Blaster Pistols
Two (2) Pistol HolstersBase with Coruscant Guard symbol & lower support stand
Sideshow Exclusive: The Clone Commander Fox Sixth Scale Figure is a Comic Con 2012 Exclusive
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Green Lantern, one of DC Comics’ oldest and enduring heroes, is coming out as gay.
The change is revealed in the pages of the second issue of “Earth 2,” out next week, and comes on the heels of what has been an expansive year for gay and lesbian characters in the pages of comic books from Archie to Marvel and others.
But purists and fans note: This Green Lantern is not the emerald galactic space cop Hal Jordan who was, and is, part of the Justice League and has had a history rich in triumph and tragedy.
Instead, said James Robinson, who writes the new series, Alan Scott is the retooled version of the classic Lantern whose first appearance came in the pages of “All-American Comics” No. 16 in July 1940.
And his being gay is not part of some wider story line meant to be exploited or undone down the road, either.
“This was my idea,” Robinson explained this week, noting that before DC relaunched all its titles last summer, Alan Scott had a son who was gay.
But given “Earth 2″ features retooled and rebooted characters, Scott is not old enough to have a grown son.
“By making him younger, that son was not going to exist anymore,” Robinson said.
“He doesn’t come out. He’s gay when we see him in issue two,” which is due out Wednesday. “He’s fearless and he’s honest to the point where he realized he was gay and he said ‘I’m gay.’”
“It was just meant to be – Alan Scott being a gay member of the team, the Justice Society, that I’ll be forming in the pages of `Earth 2,”‘ he said. “He’s just meant to be part of this big tapestry of characters.”
It’s also another example of gay and lesbian characters taking more prominent roles in the medium.
In May, Marvel Entertainment said super speedster Northstar will marry his longtime boyfriend in the pages of “Astonishing X-Men.” DC comics has other gay characters, too, including Kate Kane, the current Batwoman.
And in the pages of Archie Comics, Kevin Keller is one of the gang at Riverdale High School and gay, too.
Some groups have protested the inclusion of gay characters, but Robinson isn’t discouraged, noting that being gay is just one aspect to Scott.
“This guy, he’s a media mogul, a hero, a dynamic type-A personality and he’s gay,” Robinson said. “He’s a complex character.”
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COMIC-CON: The Movie is making waves in the geek community, but a lot are wondering how the heck they’re going to get to see it given its limited release. Fortunately, Mashable has some info that’ll help you help the movie.
Morgan Spurlock’s latest film may not have the mass appeal of a flick like Hunger Games — but he still wants fans to have the chance to experience it on the big screen.
The film, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope chronicles the cultural phenomenon that is San Diego Comic-Con. It profiles five attendees at the 2010 show.
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope hits video-on-demand on April 6, 2012. Starting on April 5, the film will make its way to select theaters across the country.
Still, Spurlock knows that won’t be enough to sate the appetite of Comic-Con fans. That’s why the director has teamed up with the startup Tugg to have fans rally to bring the film to their town.
Tugg is like a Kickstarter for movie theaters. Fans agree to buy tickets in advance; in return, they get an extra-special movie experience. Users can buy ticket bundles that include autographed memorabilia, DVDs or Blu-ray and more.
For Spurlock’s Comic-Con documentary, Tugg is giving fans a chance to bring the film to any city they want. Big or small, get enough people to commit and Comic-Con the movie can come to your theater!
For fans in 7 cities across the country, Spurlock will actually show up to host a Q&A with viewers and fans. Those Q&A cities include:
Orlando, FL
Miami, FL
Baltimore, MD
Milford, CT
Las Vegas, NV
Westbury, NY
Atlanta, GA
(The Atlanta screening is at my favorite hometown theater, AMC Phipps Plaza 14. ATL fans, show your support!)
In addition to regular tickets, fans can get special ticket combos that include the DVD or Deluxe DVD, a Morgan Spurlock lithograph and even action figures of Stan Lee and Harry Knowles — who are featured in the film. The Tugg campaign is presented by Morgan, Wrekin Hill and NECA.
Making the Movie Experience More Social
As I have long argued, movies are an inherently social experience. The reality is, however, that the changing nature of content creation and distribution realities means that not every film can be screened in a theater.
Spurlock realizes that, and he told Mashable that as a documentary filmmaker, he accepts that some of his films will be viewed more frequently on a smaller screen than at the cineplex. That doesn’t mean that these stories can’t be told on the big screen.
This is why we think the partnership with Tugg makes so much sense. Tugg is a service that was created because of a love for cinema — as well as the understanding that movie fans can make a difference in helping their local theater chains. Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope is just the latest film to use Tugg as a platform for getting movie goers into theater seats. The intended audience for this film — movie lovers, comic book geeks and fans of Spurlock — are a perfect fit for the site and its mission.
If you happen to live in cities such as Austin, Los Angeles or New York, it’s easy to find theaters that play older cult or classic films; Tugg’s mission is to bring that experience elsewhere.
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Hugo Weaving cannot be action-figured enough; there’s just something about him that makes you want to reduce him in size and stick him on your shelf. From Agent Smith to Elrond to V and now Red Skull, there’s a tradition building and it’s very, very awesome. Pre-order now and this ships out in the second quarter of this year.
Of course, this is a Sideshow figure, so you can be sure you’re getting the best– and the most. There are a ton of features and accessories that come along with the 12-inch figure and they help create a unique experience whether it’s for play or display. You can check out the complete list of features here:
Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Hugo Weaving as Red Skull (Johann Schmidt) in Captain America: The First Avenger
Approximately 30 cm tall
TrueType body with over 30 points of articulation
Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture
Six (6) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
One (1) pair of relaxed palms
One (1) pair of fists
One (1) right palm for holding pistol
One (1) right palm for holding the Tesseract (Cosmic Cube)
Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted
One (1) hydra uniform including one (1) black leather-like trench coat, one (1) field- grey shirt and one (1) pair of field-grey pants
One (1) pair of black boots
One (1) pistol
One (1) Tesseract (Cosmic Cube)
Figure stand with Red Skull nameplate and the movie logo
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Hate it or love it, DC seems pretty intent on sticking with the New 52. Knowing that, it’s no surprise that the New 52 figures are starting to roll out in previews. Here’s a look at the 7-inch BATMAN figure from the upcoming collection!
In the image above, you can get a sneak peek at who the collection will be bringing with it, silhouetted behind a very awesome rendering of the Dark Knight himself. If you’re a fan, you can pre-order now and expect Batman and others to arrive in May!
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We have always bumped into them at comic book conventions. We were usually situated next to each other at shows and we always had a good time together. They have a great store and they have been around for quite a while. They are having a Boxing Day Sale from December 26th to 28th so make sure you drop by and spend some money!
Heroes Comics
1116 Boul Cure-Labelle
Laval, QC H7V 2V5
(450) 686-9155
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BLACK FRIDAY and CYBER MONDAY are nearly upon us and we’re stretching the savings out for four full days! From 12am on Thursday to 11:49pm on Monday, we’ve got great deals on a ton of great figures, toys and collectibles, including Beyblade, God of War, Blackest Night, World of Warcraft and MORE!
To check out the complete collection, head over to our BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SPECIALS SECTION!
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We’ve got Golden Age JOKER, Silver Age MR. FREEZE and Modern Age BATMAN in the first series of BATMAN LEGACY figure from Mattel. If you’ve been upset by the whole reboot thing, then you might appreciate a throwback to the way things were–if only in one of these great figures. Check them out, available individually or as a 3-figure set.
And if you like those, then you might want to pre-order one of the next series, which includes Golden Age Batman, Silver Age Batgirl and Modern Age (of course) Catman!
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