October 26, 2009
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October 23, 2009
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October 19, 2009
I think I’ve got the Halloween spirit. So here, right on the heels of the previous zombie post, here’s a look at some of the awesome zombie toys and figures you’ll find over at CmdStore.com.
First off is the Sideshow series ‘The Dead’. Four 12-inch figures strong, the prophet, the tactical containment official (whose zombification spells terrible things for the civilian population), the babysitter and the Christmas-themed mall Santa. Each one features the quality you’d expect from the Sideshow gang and fans of the walking dead will definitely enjoy these.
For those who prefer the usual cast of characters and only dabble in the world of the undead, take a look at the Marvel Zombies line, based on the comic series and brought to you by Marvel Select. Spider-Man looks especially worse for wear here and his compatriots don’t fare much better. Each one come with a sculpted base featuring a piece of the dismembered Silver Surfer.
Back to more traditional zombies, here’s the trio from Attack of the Living Dead. Some of the goriest figures around, they’re sure to please any fan of the more visceral zombie flicks out there. These guys are the stuff of nightmares.
Finally, the world of video games has seen a massive increase in the number of zombie-based stories, but few have done it better than or for as long as Resident Evil. Both the protagonists and antagonists are engaging, the tales they tell complex and the world wide and immersive. No matter what your console, chances are there’s a Resident Evil for you.
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October 7, 2009
The success of September’s Montreal Comic Con means that the organizers aren’t going to waste any time prepping for the next one! And so, on December 6th, expect a one-day Comic Con featuring guests like Kane Hodder, Lloyd Kaufman and Monica Rial, plus a number of other guests soon to be announced! You can check out the official website for more info!
And coming up even sooner is the Montreal Toy Con–it’s a little out of the way for downtown-dwellers, taking place in St. Laurent’s Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, but if you’re looking for the best new and vintage comic, toys and collectibles, this is worth the trip! There’ll be a ton of dealers, plus cosplayers, LEGO and building enthusiasts and more! It goes down October 18th, costs only $4 (Kids 5 and under free) and is sure to be a blast! Click the pic to visit the site and find out more!
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September 11, 2009
I came in this morning only to be greeted by three new faces: Tony Stark, the White Queen and X-23. Naturally, I would never complain about starting a day off with Robert Downey Jr. and the girls seem to be faring well with the male contingent here in the office. They’re the latest additions to Sideshow’s dazzling Marvel collection and some of the best yet. Best of all, they can be yours (well, maybe we’ll keep one..) by checking out our awesome collection of Marvel Collectibles by Sideshow Toys. But first, here’s a look at the trio now gracing our office with their esteemed presence.
Adam Hughes’ Black Queen Comiquette features another stunning recreation of Hughes’ incredible art. All the smooth lines and pin-up simplicity are retained while still offering every detail and texture element that makes his art so unique. As beautiful in her sensuality as she is in her power and with cape flowing around her legs and whip held almost lazily in one hand, she looks every bit as regal as her name suggests.
X-23 is a relatively new character in the Marvel universe, especially in this incarnation, but judging by her design, she’s here to stay. A mutant whose dangerous claws give her an easy physical advantage over those who might underestimate her, this sculpture is tantalizing enough that anyone would be willing to take the risk.
My personal favourite from this week’s shipment is this Iron Man Mark I statue. The detail on this thing has to be seen to be believed. Not only does it light up, but every piece of tarnished metal, ever joint and even the rugged tan on Tony Stark’s face is perfect. From all angles, it’s just a really impressive toy and would make a great addition to the shelf of any Iron Man or Marvel (or RDJ!) fan.
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August 13, 2009
Two new Star Wars Sideshow figures are headed for our shelves, shipping in the first quarter of 2010 and featuring all the detail and quality you would expect from some of the best action figure designers in the world.
First up is the Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker, featuring a completely accurate costume including shoulder armor and wrist guards, two sets of interchangeable hands, lit and unlit lightsabers and a display base.
The second figure out next year is the Episode 2 Clone Trooper. It features over 30 points of articulation, two different weapons and a perfectly-detailed bodysuit based on the designs in the film.
These two are in addition to the Sideshow San Diego Comic Con Exclusive 2-pack featuring Han Solo and Luke Skywalker (now on sale!) in their stormtrooper disguises. This one ships this month and, like the others, can be pre-ordered already!
And if NEW Star Wars isn’t your thing, here’s a walk down memory lane…
Direct from the Guardian:
It’s almost like LucasArts suddenly realised the value of the old games they had gathering dust in their proverbial gaming cupboard. Following on from Monkey Island, Indiana Jones and the rest comes yet more retro goodies. Super Star Wars has been released for the Wii, with the other two games in the series out soon. Okay, it’s not the Grim Fandango re-release we all want but let’s not complain.
Back in the early 90s the Super Star Wars games were as close as you could get to reliving the original trilogy. Ok the films didn’t feature any tricky platforming but hey, the graphics were great for their day. When I remember the games – and I haven’t played or seen them since 1994 – I think of extreme difficulty and impressive audio. The landspeeder level sticks out too. I’m guessing the music won’t be as impressive this time round but the difficulty level – after 15 years of softening up as games have gotten checkpoint-friendly and generally easier – will likely be a killer. Will today’s gamers have the patience to persevere with Skywalker and co?
Anyway, Super Star Wars – are you tempted? And what do you want to see released next from the LucasArts archive?
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August 11, 2009
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August 4, 2009
Sideshow Toys is responsible for some of the best and brightest figures and statues out there today, from Iron Man to Star Wars, Alien to Indiana Jones and X-Men to Batman. They’ve got a ton of great licenses, an incredible design team and can boast some of the most detailed likenesses you’re likely to find. And now that they’re also distributing Hot Toys, Medicom and more, their line-up is becoming even more impressive.
The latest figure from Medicom via Sideshow is this RAH Bruce Wayne from The Dark Knight. Standing 12 inches tall, he’s an awesome-looking figure and the likeness to actor Christian Bale is near-perfect (it’s actually better in-person than in the promo pic above). It features a real cloth suit for a look based on Bruce Wayne’s outfit seen here:
Fans of the film or collectors of fine figures will definitely want to check this one out. It joins the other Batman figures available over at CmdStore.com.
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August 4, 2009
Finally back from Comic Con and I’ve brought a ton of pics with me! This year’s SDCC was absolute madness and a great introduction for a newbie like me. I’ve been to other Cons, but, naturally, San Diego’s is by far the largest and the most star-studded. With rumours of it moving to Vegas next year, I wonder what the future holds for the convention (And having just been to Vegas, I also wonder how those in hot costumes will manage in the Nevada sun), but for now here’s a look at some of the pictures of myself and others enjoying the awesomeness that is SDCC.
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July 20, 2009
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