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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The complex superhero (anti-hero?) is rendered here in his comic-book style and packaged in a book-like box featuring that classic WATCHMEN logo. Also included with the awesome 6-inch figure is a trading card featuring all-new art and a character bio.
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Over at NinjaInk’s Deviantart Page, there’s a stunning collection of Film Noir style posters based on a number of superhero and comic book properties. Just take a look at this one!
Very much inspired by film noir and grindhouse posters. This was a collaboration between myself and my friend and fellow artist, John Liem, whom I can’t link to because he lives off the grid in anticipation of the day that Skynet takes over.
He came up with the text, I came up with the illustration based on his descriptions.
The rest of the Noir gallery includes Spider-Man, Batman and Transformers images, plus a ton of other great original and fanart pieces. He’s a real talent and you should definitely make sure to check out all of his DevArt folders to see more of the incredible images he’s created. Click here!
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More and more Sideshow/Hot Toys collaborations coming in! And the newest one is a stunner:
The new Hot Toys and Sideshow Silk Spectre II figure has joined the rest of the Watchmen figures and is the fourth character, after Dr. Manhattan, The Comedian and Rorschach, to be given the deluxe 12-inch treatment. This is a figure I was fortunate enough to see in its prototype stage when I was at 2009′s San Diego Comic Con and believe me, it looked great. The detail on the face is exquisite, capturing Malin Akerman’s features perfectly, and the outfit fits brilliantly. If you’re a fan of the film, the comic, the actress or just high-quality figures, this is a great choice.
Beyond being generally rad, here are the specs from the creators.
* Film accurate costume of a black & yellow romper with garters
* black thigh-high boot tops
* long black gloves
* belt
* interchangeable trench coat
* Detailed likeness with implant hair
* The authentic likeness of Malin Akerman as Silk Spectre II
* One set of interchangeable gloved hands
* Figure stand with Silk Spectre II nameplate
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WATCHMEN’s Silk Spectre II has already been rendered as a 6-inch figure by DC Direct, but the company has now joined on with Hot Toys to release a new 12-inch model using real fabric and an incredible likeness of the Zach Snyder film’s Malin Akerman.
This beautiful figure is fully articulated, brilliantly poseable and looked great when I saw it on display at last year’s San Diego Comic Con. I can promise that the picture here doesn’t do it any justice: the work they’ve done on the face is stunning. Be sure to check this one out if you’re a fan of the film–or just a fan of the comics who has not made any anti-materialist promises to Alan Moore. Shipping early this year, but can already be pre-ordered.
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If you’ve never checked out Etsy.com, now’s the time. Online shopping has been around since the first wave of internet popularity, but if you’re a fan of…well, pretty much anything, there’s a world of unique items available and usually made by fans for fans. Naturally, a wealth of original items can also be found on the page, so you should take a look at those while you’re snagging the best of the best fanworks. From Harley Quinn earrings to Spider-Man cross-stitches to the awesome Rorschach iPhone case above, it’s definitely a place worth exploring!
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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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Many will undoubtedly be disappointed to hear the news that the hotly anticipated Director’s Cut of Zack Snyder’s WATCHMEN film will not get the release that was planned before the film and will instead be seen only in four theatres for the week between July 17th and the 23rd. Definitely a shame for fans who wanted to see the news scenes from Alan Moore’s work played out on the big screen, but the movie’s numbers were too low to merit such an expenditure by the studio. Whether it was a matter of the high rating putting audiences off, the the complexity of Alan Moore’s ideas proving too daunting or the die-hard fan boycotting the major changes we can’t be sure. But what we do know is that if you’re looking to see it, you’ve gotta be at one of the following places:
Mann’s Chinese 6
Hollywood
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
website: http://www.manntheatres.com/
Carmike Apple Valley 15
Minneapolis
15630 Cedar Ave.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Buy tickets: http://www.fandango.com/carmike15_aakto/theaterpage
Landmark Sunshine 5
New York
143 E. Houston St.
New York, NY 10002
website: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/NewYork/SunshineCinema.htm
Rave Hickory Creek 16
Dallas (Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20 only)
8380 S. Stemmons
Hickory Creek, TX 76205
website: http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/
And if you can’t make it down to any of those theatres, some consolation might come in the form of more tangible Watchmen awesomeness: action figures! We’ve got the Minutemen and the Crimebusters, 6 inch figures and 12. Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectres I & II, the Comedian and more! Check it out by clicking the pic below!
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Don’t forget!
This Saturday, May 2nd, is Free Comic Book Day! An international event celebrated by most major comic book retailers where you can pick up a number of free comic books from indie publishers, as well as from the Big Boys like Marvel, DC and Dark Horse. All told, there are about 2 ooo ooo publications being given away, so get thee to a comic shop this weekend and enjoy! Just watch out for lineups: the crowds are going to be huge!
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Meanwhile, over at our online store, we’ve got a ton of comic-related action figures. And it would take a while to list ‘em all, of course, but here are a couple of the upcoming items we’re getting ready to add to our shelves. You can already order all of them for pre-order, of course, but they don’t ship just yet! To get a look at what else we’ve got in store for the future, you can always take a look at our pre-order page here.
The Marvel Legends Universe figures make up a very successful line and this latest series includes some hotly-anticipated new additions: Ultimate Captain America, Green Hulk, Grey Hulk, Green Goblin, Ronin and Iron Fist. This batch ships in May.
Kenzei Hiro, Peter, Nathan, Elle and the Haitian make up the latest series of figures from NBC’s Heroes. They’re from Mezco so you can expect some pretty decent articulation with the detail. Shipping in May!
Wheter or not Alan Moore likes it, his creations are getting a ton of merch (including that from Watchmen) and the latest is this new 13-inch figure of V, from the graphic-novel-turned-film, V for Vendetta.
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Some fans can’t wait, others dread the inevitable changes to their comic bible, and a great many more will be introduced to the characters and the events in Alan Moore’s WATCHMEN for the first time on March 6th. The movie stars Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl II, Malin Ackerman as Silk Spectre II, Jackie Earle-Haley as fan-favourite Rorschach, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as The Comedian and more equally spot-on casting choices complete the ensemble.
Naturally, with something like this coming up, DC Direct has been working on a line of merch suitable to the tastes and high expectations of WATCHMEN fans everywhere. They’ve got busts and statues, 13 inch figures and 6 inch figures, all of which look great (though I personally prefer the detail on the smaller ones). Check ‘em out!
And now a word from The New Frontiersman…
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