Gear https://comicbook.com/gear/feed/rss/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:56:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Gear RSS Generator Fallout Anthology Edition Is Packed With 7 Games And Unique Collectibles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallout-anthology-edition-is-packed-with-7-games-and-unique-collectibles/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:23:00 +0000 Sean Fallon cdc3921f-486d-4cbe-b195-108d02781fc3 7152utcvgpl-sl1500.jpg

With Fallout TV series set to premiere on Prime Video on April 12th, now is a great time for fans to revisit the game series. You can do that and then some with the Bethesda Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology Edition, which includes 7 classic games and some fun collectibles. One of these collectibles is an awesome mini nuke storage case that features and audible bomb sound.

The set also includes 7 perk card-inspired Vaultboy cards and PC game codes for Fallout 76, Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition, Fallout Tactics, Fallout 2, and Fallout. Pre-orders for the set are available here on Amazon for $59.99 with a release date set for April 11th - one day before the show airs.

What Is the Fallout TV Show About?

Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there's almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind -- and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them.

The Fallout series will star Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Mois?s Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O'Hagan, and Xelia Mendes-Jones. The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, writers, and co-showrunners. Athena Wickham of Kilter Films also executive produces, along with Todd Howard for Bethesda Game Studios and James Altman for Bethesda Softworks. Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films produce in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks.

Will There Be a Fallout 5?

There hasn't been a new Fallout game since 2015 and given Bethesda just released Starfield and is currently working on The Elder Scrolls 6, we likely shouldn't expect a new one anytime soon. However, Bethesda has put fans at ease by promising Fallout 5. It might not happen until the 2030s, but it will happen. If we're lucky, maybe Bethesda and Microsoft will work with another team to produce a spin-off game like Fallout: New Vegas to ensure the IP doesn't go close to 20 years without a brand new game.

During a conversation at CCXP, Fallout's co-showrunner Graham Wagner opened up about the TV adaptation and what it has been like to develop. Although stressing that he didn't want to share too much about the show and its story, Wagner said that those helming the project intentionally tried to distance it from the timelines seen in the Fallout games. To help with this, Wagner said that they tried to look at the show as Fallout 5 rather than a typical video game adaptation.

"We didn't start from a place of characters from the games. We set things after," Wagner said. "We kind of told ourselves, 'This is Fallout 5, this is just another installation, and we're starting with fresh snow.' But as things go on, things go on. So yeah, again, I am really desperate not to spoil stuff, leave it at that I guess."

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G.I. Joe Commando Snake Eyes Gets a Sixth Scale FigZero Figure https://comicbook.com/gear/news/gi-joe-commando-snake-eyes-gets-a-sixth-scale-figzero-figure/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:51:00 +0000 Sean Fallon bfb44215-8e27-4f5b-b0d0-ed95ae8280fd psx-20240228-144720.jpg

If you're a fan of the 1991 V4 Snake Eyes, then this new Threezero G.I. Joe FigZero release is going to be hard to resist. Granted, the outfit on this figure doesn't have the exact same color scheme as the original, but it looks amazing regardless. Plus, it's a 1/6 scale figure (12-inch) that comes decked out with a ton of accessories. Now we just have to wait and see what Hasbro does with V4 Snake Eyes when it inevitably joins their Classified lineup.

Pre-orders for the G.I. Joe Commando Snake Eyes figure are available here at Entertainment Earth for $159.99 with free US shipping. It's set to arrive in October of this year, and you won't be charged until it ships. A full breakdown of the accessories can be found below.

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G.I. Joe Commando Snake Eyes Costume:

  • One (1) pc of long sleeve sweater
  • One (1) pc of Inner vest
  • One (1) pc of Tactical vest
  • One (1) pc of Utility belt
  • One (1) pc of Pants
  • One (1) pair of Kneepads
  • One (1) pair of Tactical boots
  • One (1) pc of Utility bracer (Right arm)
  • One (1) pc of Forearm bracer (Left arm)
  • Two (2) pcs of Utility armbands
  • One (1) pc of Thigh pouch (Left Leg)

G.I. Joe Commando Snake Eyes Accessories:

  • One (1) pc of Pistol with holster
  • One (1) pc of submachine gun
  • One (1) pc of Tactical knife
  • Two (2) pcs of Katanas with sheathes
  • One (1) pc of hidden blade in forearm bracer
  • Three (3) pcs of Stun grenades
  • Four (4) pairs of interchangeable hands: one (1) pair of Fists, one (1) pair of Relaxed hands, one (1) pair for Holding firearms, and one (1) pair for holding other Weapons
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Black Series Nite Owl Figure Set To Launch As a Collector Con Exclusive https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-the-mandalorian-black-series-nite-owl-figure-set-to-launch-as-a-collector-con-exclusive/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:46:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 74bd16e5-a738-4596-a4ef-e7bc25a2b701 psx-20240228-124111.jpg

Hasbro has revealed that a Star Wars The Black Series Nite Owl figure inspired by the character that appeared in season 3 of The Mandalorian will launch as a Walmart Collector Con exclusive on March 14 at 7am PT / 10am ET. At the time of writing, we also expect that the Black Series R4-6D0 announced last October during Hasbro's 10/27 and MCM London Comic Con events will be among the Star Wars exclusives reserved for the upcoming Collector Con.

The Star Wars The Black Series Nite Owl and R4-6D0 figures will be available to order here at the Walmart Collector Shop after the launch time on March 14th priced at $24.99 each. Look for additional exclusives from Hasbro's Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Marvel Legends lineups to debut at the event. A preview of what will be up for grabs is set to be revealed via the Collector Shop link on March 7th.

From the official description: "STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MANDALORIAN NITE OWL figure, inspired by the character's appearance in season 3 of STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. A group of mostly female Mandalorian warriors spearheaded by Bo-Katan Kryze, the Nite Owls joined forces with Children of the Watch to reclaim Mandalore. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including a jetpack and blaster."

A Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Is On The Way

Disney and Lucasfilm recently announced The Mandalorian & Grogu, a new Star Wars movie bringing Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and his Mandalorian apprentice to the big screen with director Jon Favreau. The Mando movie will begin production this year and is further along than Dave Filoni's untitled New Republic movie and James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi movie announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023. A Rey Skywalker movie is also in the works, that is being touted as having "a different direction":

"So I thought about it for a little bit and once I knew what the story was and everything, I knew it was something I really wanted to do," Ridley revealed to AlloCin?. "I think it's a really fantastic exploration of the Star Wars world. It's a really cool way of taking the story on in a bit of a different direction."

"That was actually quite last minute. I was actually making my own film last year and Kathy Kennedy said she wanted to have breakfast," Ridley detailed. "And I thought we were just having breakfast, so I was literally eating my breakfast, and she said, 'Oh, we might do another one.' I was like, '...Okay.'"

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HeroQuest Against the Ogre Horde Expansion Is Back And Better Than Ever https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/heroquest-tabletop-rpg-expansion-against-the-orgre-horde/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:17:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 6f9aec38-80f5-487d-8e24-1b68220f4b6f 815yveeod9l-ac-sl1500.jpg

The classic HeroQuest board game was released in 1989 by Milton Bradley, earning a cult status in the years that followed. Now owned by Hasbro / Avalon Hill, a new version of the game made a triumphant return with a wildly successful Haslab croundfunding campaign and a retail release in 2021 that included Kellar's Keep and Return of the Witch Lord expansion packs. That was followed by The Frozen Horror expansion, a Rogue Heir of Elethorn character collection, The Mage of the Mirror expansion, the first new-to-retail expansion Rise of the Dread Moon, and Path of the Wandering Monk, Prophecy of Telor, and Spirit Queen's Torment expansions. Today the lineup grows even bigger with the highly anticipated, updated version of the Against the Ogre Horde Quest Pack.

The HeroQuest Against the Ogre Horde expansion is a re-release of the original with updated classic quests, 3 new quests, and tournament gameplay that ties it into the previously released Path of the Wandering Monk pack (details below). All-in-all, it includes 10 quests, 28 updated miniatures, 29 game cards, and 29 full-color cardboard tiles. Needless to say, this is a pretty exciting release. If you agree, you can reserve one for yourself here at Entertainment Earth for $44.99 (free US shipping on orders $79+) with a release date set for April. A listing for the expansion is currently live here on Amazon, but it was unavailable at the time of writing.

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Details about the Prophecy of Telor and Spirit Queen's Torment Quest Packs can be found below followed by information on previous expansions. You can find them here on Amazon and here at Entertainment Earth priced at $33.99 each. Again, note that US shipping is currently free at Entertainment Earth on orders $79+.

See HeroQuest Expansions at Entertainment Earth

HeroQuest Prophecy of Telor Quest Pack ($33.99): "Players traverse through 13 quests to reveal the secrets surrounding the Talisman of Lore and the prophecy of Telor. Though the wizard Melar vanished long ago, it is known that he had been experimenting with vile Dread magic-alas, in his disappearance, all that could be found was the Talisman of Lore. Playing as one of HeroQuest's brave heroes, players must enter the maze of Melar and put an end to whatever foul machinations are at play!"

HeroQuest Spirit Queen's Torment Quest Pack ($33.99), "Players embark on 14 thrilling quests. The elven sage Silvana, brilliant diviner and ally of Mentor, has been experiencing visions of spirits surrounding her beloved late apprentice, Nelath, a Spirit Talker slain by Zargon. Playing as one of HeroQuest's brave heroes, players must enter the Wyvern Keep and end whatever vile plot has disturbed Nelath's eternal slumber-before a fate worse than death befalls her."

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HeroQuest Path of the Wandering Monk introduces male and female Monk hero options to the game with 2 miniatures, a scroll, and 7 game cards, including 4 double-sided ability cards with Elemental Style combat techniques based on the elements of Wind, Earth, Water, and Fire. The scroll also mentions The World's End Tournament seeking warriors to "heed the call & test your mettle for glory and gold". You can order Path of the Wandering Monk here on Amazon now for $14.99.

From the official description: "Know not the path, but the reason you walk it." Walk in the wise Monk hero's shoes and expand your HeroQuest adventure with the Path of the Wandering Monk figures! The graceful Monk hero is a student of unarmed combat techniques formed in reverence to the 4 elements. When you play as this hero, you lack the ability to use metal armor and shields, but you may wield daggers, crossbows, handaxes, shortswords, and staffs. This collector's edition item includes 2 highly detailed Monk figures with powers and skills not seen in HeroQuest characters. It also includes 7 game cards and a scroll."

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As noted, the HeroQuest Rise of the Dread Moon Quest Pack was the first new-to-retail expansion since the game's return. It is available here on Amazon priced at $34.80 (23% off). The HeroQuest Rise of the Dread Moon expansion will take players on an all-new adventure that introduces new tactics for heroes to overcome. It also features brand new monster types with never-before-seen spells and abilities. It will conclude the Elethorn saga first experienced in The Mage of the Mirror Quest Pack.

Shop HeroQuest Expansions on Amazon

From the official description:

"The dramatic story of treachery and unrest in the elven kingdom continues in this HeroQuest Rise of the Dread Moon expansion! As a brave knight, you're challenged to finally free Elethorn from the clutches of Zargon. Embark on dangerous quests, as you seek the aid of the Cadre of the Raven's Veil to help stop Zargon's forces of Dread from destroying the kingdom. Navigate through a dark labyrinth of waterways, an underground city, and more perilous locations. But be wary--for Zargon's forces grow ever stronger with the rise of the Dread Moon! Immerse yourself in the adventure with 10 daring quests, stunning artwork, 29 detailed miniatures, and full-color tiles. Requires HeroQuest Game System to play (sold separately)."

HeroQuest was a popular line of dungeon-crawling board games released in the 1980s. The game's core game system allowed a dungeon master to build their own dungeon, challenging players as they descended into a castle or dungeon to complete various quests. The quests were often part of an overarching story, and players could use the items they gained in quests on future expeditions. Hasbro stopped producing expansions for HeroQuest in 1992, although a video game based the board game came out in 1994. In September 2020, Hasbro obtained the trademark for HeroQuest (which was also used for an unrelated tabletop RPG) from Chaosium, paving the way for the game's official re-launch.

"In the Avalon Hill HeroQuest Game System Tabletop Board Game, heroes work together to complete epic quests, find treasures and defeat the forces of evil. This semi-cooperative board game has one player taking on the role of Zargon, the Game Master, while 4 mythical heroes - Barbarian, Dwarf, Elf, and Wizard--team up in their quest for adventure in a maze of monsters and eerie dark dungeons. Players can immerse themselves in the fantasy with the stunning artwork, and 65+ detailed miniatures. The game comes with 14 quests, and has limitless replayability because players can also build their own quests and create their own stories. Gather friends together for an exciting night of tabletop gameplay in an epic battle of good and evil. The game is for 2-5 players, ages 14 and up."

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LEGO Icons 10332 Medieval Town Square Set Drops on March 1st https://comicbook.com/gear/news/lego-icons-10332-medieval-town-square-launches-march-1/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:12:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 68bc4f94-376c-413f-a510-874e73436153 lego-medeval-town-square.jpg

Fans of classic LEGO sets will surely be excited to get their hands on the LEGO Icons 10332 Medieval Town Square, which is an updated version of The 10193 LEGO Castle Medieval Market Village released in 2009. LEGO notes that it surpasses the original with "updated architecture, intricate detail and advanced construction techniques"

The set is a sizable one at 3,304 pieces. When complete, you'll have two main structures with detailed interiors that include a tavern, cheese factory, shield-painting workshop, guard tower, woodworking shop, and weaving workshop. Functional features include a crane and a small water mill. The display also adds a tree and vendor stall to round things out.

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As far as minifigures are concerned, there are 8 in total, with There are also and various animals, including the iconic LEGO goat in grey..

The LEGO Icons Medieval Town Square will be available in early access for LEGO Insiders (free to join) on February 29th / March 1st at 9pm PT / 12am ET right here at the LEGO Shop priced at $229.99. It will be open to everyone at the same time and in the same place on March 4th. To complement the set, you might wan to pick up the the Lion Knights' Castle as well.

You can find more upcoming LEGO releases here in the "Coming Soon" section. After the launch, they will shift here in the "Available Now" section. A full list of new LEGO sets for March 1st 2024 can be found here.

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On a related note, the Star Wars partnership between LEGO and Lucasfilm celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024, so expect to see a lot of special new products come down the pipeline this year (the first five sets have already been revealed). One of them is the first update to the Star Wars Visual Dictionary since 2019, which will include new information about the sets released over the years along with an exclusive minifigure that has yet to be revealed. The LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition is currently available to pre-order here on Amazon for $22.49, which is 10% off the list price. It is set to arrive on April 2nd.

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Daredevil Yellow Suit Funko Pop Exclusive Is Finally Here https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/she-hulk-attorney-at-law-funko-pops-daredevil-yellow-suit/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:57:00 +0000 Sean Fallon e567e31d-0794-4634-aa7b-6c71a05a215d psx-20230802-140643.jpg

Way back in August of last year, Funko revealed that a Pop figure based on Charlie Cox's reintroduction into the MCU as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil was on the way. You would be forgiven if you completely forgot about it in the seven months since the announcement, but the good news that it wasn't cancelled. It will launch as an exclusive starting today, February 28th at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET right here at the Funko Shop. Quantities are expected to be low, so a quick sellout is likely.

Below you'll find the previously released Funko Pops in the She-Hulk lineup, preserved in the episode order that they were originally unveiled in. You can also keep up with news on the next appearance of Daredevil in the MCU for the Daredevil: Born Again series that's headed to Disney+ next year.

Daredevil: Born Again brings back Charlie Cox, and Vincent D'Onofrio as Daredevil and Kingpin, with Arty Froushan playing Kingpin's associate, Harry. The supporting cast includes Sandrine Holt (The Crossing) as the MCU Vanessa Fisk and Jon Bernthal, returning as Frank Castle/The Punisher from Netflix's Daredevil and Marvel's The Punisher. Rounding out the cast are Michael Gandolfini (The Many Saints of Newark), Margarita Levieva (The Deuce), Nikki M. James (Severance), and Michael Gaston (Prison Break) in undisclosed roles. Series directors include Micahel Cuesta (Dexter, Blue Bloods), Clark Johnson (Homicide: Life on the Street), and Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow). Grainne Godfree and Jill Blankenship are writing the series, alongside Aisha Porter-Christie, David Feige, Devon Kliger, Thomas Wong, and Zachary Reiter.

Previously released She-Hulk Funko Pops (August - October 2022):

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The season finale of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law "Whose Show Is This?" is now streaming on Disney+, and fans are calling it the best finale of any MCU show. We finally got our first actual She-Hulk Funko Pop figure last week, but now it makes sense why Funko and Marvel took so long to deliver. They were saving the She-Hulk Funko Pop motherlode for last. You can now pre-order She-Hulk in several different variants below, though the pose is (sadly) the same for each.

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Last week's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Funko Pop features Jennifer Walters in her sparkly (glitter) gala dress, and it is available to pre-order here at Entertainment Earth (free US shipping on orders $39+ using the code FALLFREE22 at checkout) and here on Amazon. It follows a Pop figure of the villain Titania (Jameela Jamil) from episode 5 that you can also pre-order here at Entertainment Earth.

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Pre-orders for the episode 3 She-Hulk Wong Funko Pop are live here at Entertainment Earth as well. It is arguably the best looking figure in the She-Hulk wave thus far thanks to the addition of the portal. A breakdown of the rest of the current She-Hulk Funko Pop lineup can be found below.

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Given the events of episode 2, it's no surprise that the villain Emil Blonsky / Abomination (Tim Roth) was the Funko Pop release for the episode. The Abomination Funko Pop is available to pre-order here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon. The first wave of She-Hulk Pop figures include Jen Walters (Tatiana Maslany), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Nikki Ramos (Ginger Gonzaga). All of these common Pop figures are also available to pre-order here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon.

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If you want more She-Hulk figure options, Hasbro and Disney have you covered with figures based on Tatiana Maslany's Hulked-out Jennifer Walters character. Hasbro's Marvel Legends figure looks especially fantastic with a spot-on head sculpt. If only they included an alternate angry head - it would have been perfect. The Disney She-Hulk figure is actually a 12-inch doll, so you have that option as well. There's a She-Hulk for everyone.

"I think people receive Jen very differently when she's She-Hulk than they do Jen Walters," Maslany told ComicBook about the star attorney's transformation into a green-skinned superhero. "And that's something that Jen, I think feeds off of in a way that she does get, you know, a little hit of confidence. It's fun to be looked at like that. But then at the same time, I feel like she also has a fraudulent sort of feeling around it. Or she doesn't totally feel like she can own that and that people might not be looking at her, but looking at just She-Hulk."

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is streaming on Disney+ now. The show has been a hit with critics and fans, including our own Jenna Anderson who writes:

"Anchored by Maslany's mesmerizing and masterful performance, the series is unafraid to be genuinely authentic, gleefully weird, and downright clever in a way that's electrifying to watch."

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LEGO x Disney Snow White and Lilo & Stitch Sets Are Ready For Launch https://comicbook.com/gear/news/lego-and-disney-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-lilo-and-stitch-sets/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:48:00 +0000 Sean Fallon c561e7e9-e155-416a-b7ba-752075eea78a psx-2024ss0215-102322.jpg

LEGO will release numerous Disney products on March 1st, but the highlights of the wave are definitely the Snow White and Lilo & Stitch sets. The former is a 2228-piece set for adults that's inspired by the cottage in the Disney animated film Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. The latter is a 730-piece set that allows kids and adults to build their own adorable Stitch brick buddy.

We'll start with the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage set (43242), which will recreate the forest cottage from the movie. Naturally, it will be packed with details for fans. The cottage will feature sleeping, dining, kitchen and music areas, a removable roof for easy access, and minifigures of Snow White, the Evil Queen in Disguise, the Prince, Doc, Dopey, Bashful, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy, plus 6 LEGO Disney animal figures.

See the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Set (43242) at the LEGO Shop

One of the big highlights of the display will be a buildable wishing well and forest scene with a glass casket for Snow White. There's also a light brick that will add a little warmth to the kitchen hearth, as well seven beds in the bedroom, a pipe organ, baking table, sink and cupboards.

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The LEGO x Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cottage set (43242) will be available to LEGO Insiders first starting on February 29th / March 1st 2024 at 9pm PT / 12am ET right here at the LEGO Shop priced at $219.99. It will be available to the general public at the same time and at the same place on March 4th. Note that the LEGO Icons 10332 Medieval Town Square is also set to launch on March 1st, and you might find it amusing to mix it with the Snow White set.

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As for the Lilo & Stitch LEGO set (43249), it features a smiling Stitch decked out in a Hawaiian shirt, which is accented by a flower and an ice-cream cone. Note that the head and ears can be posed and the cone and flower can be easily removed to customize your display. It will also be available starting on February 29th / March 1st 2024 at 9pm PT / 12am ET right here at the LEGO Shop priced at $64.99.

See the LEGO Stitch Set at the LEGO Shop

You can sign up for LEGO Insiders program right here (free to join) to get additional perks on purchases from LEGO. You can find more upcoming LEGO releases here in the "Coming Soon" section. After the launch, they will shift here in the "Available Now" section. A complete breakdown of the best new LEGO sets for March 2024 can be found here.

Disney Exec on Live-Action Snow White Movie

Back when the live-action Snow White remake was revealed to be happening, Sean Bailey, Walt Disney Pictures President of Production, dropped some insider knowledge on the upcoming movie.

"We were given an incredible opportunity to discover what we wanted to be as a live-action team. We were given a lot of latitude to think about what that was," Bailey said. "We thought if Iron Man and Thor and Captain America are Marvel superheroes, then maybe Alice, Cinderella, Mowgli, and Belle are our superheroes, and Cruella and Maleficent are our supervillains. Maybe if there's a way to reconnect with that affinity for what those characters mean to people in a way that gets the best talent and uses the best technology, that could become something really exciting. It feels very Disney, playing to the competitive advantages of this label."

"Rachel's extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts," Webb previously said of Zegler's casting. "Her strength, intelligence and optimism will become an integral part of rediscovering the joy in this classic Disney fairytale."

Rachel Zegler leads Disney's Snow White alongside the Wonder Woman and Red Notice star Gal Gadot, who will play the Evil Queen. Webb helms the movie from a screenplay by Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird, Barbie) and Erin Cressida Wilson (Chloe, The Girl on the Train).

Snow White is expected to hit theaters on March 21, 2025.

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Arcade1Up's X-Men '97 Cabinet Is Packed With 8 Games https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/arcade1ups-x-men-97-cabinet-is-packed-with-8-games/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:33:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 81c85abe-6213-4ea7-bb7c-e62baa89a437 psx-20240227-153027.jpg

The X-Men '97 animated series is finally on the way, and there are plenty of action figures out there to get fans hyped. However, if you want to go even further into the '90s nostalgia, Arcade1Up has you covered with the Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 X-Men '97 Edition cabinet. It comes with 8 classic Marvel fighting games along with online multiplayer, dual speakers, two player controls, a 17-inch display, and a light-up faux coin door for that extra touch of authenticity. There's even some pretty fantastic artwork on the cabinet itself.

Pre-orders for the X-Men '97 arcade cabinet are live here on Amazon priced at $499.99 with a release date set for April 25th (you won't be charged until it ships). That's not a bad price as far as Arcade1Up cabinets are concerned. Their original Marvel vs. Capcom 2 cabinet was priced at $600 for example. Odds are it will sell out, but restocks are expected, so keep tabs on that link for updates. The 8 Marvel games included in the cabinet are as follows:

  • X-Men vs. Street Fighter
  • Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems
  • Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
  • X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse
  • Marvel vs. Capcom 2
  • X-Men: Children of the Atom
  • Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
  • Marvel Super Heroes
See the X-Men 97 Arcade1Up cabinet on Amazon

When Does X-Men '97 Premiere?

The X-Men '97 series premieres on Disney+ on March 20th. X-Men '97 features the voices of original X-Men: The Animated Series cast members Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Alison Sealy-Smith, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher, Adrian Hough, Alyson Court, and Christopher Britton. The X-Men team includes Wolverine (Dodd), Storm (Smith), Rogue (Zann), Beast (Buza), Cyclops (Ray Chase), Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale), Jubilee (Holly Chou), Bishop, and Morph.

"This is the first X-Men title produced by Marvel Studios," Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios' Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, said when announcing X-Men '97. "What an amazing first step to reintroduce audiences to the X-Men with a look at one of the most pinnacle eras of the X-Men comics, which was the '90s."

Added Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, VP of Animation at Marvel Studios, "As an animated show, the original X-Men was the forerunner to some amazing action series. Everyone that is making X-Men '97, top-down, is a fan. On this project, instinctually, we knew exactly what this is. To bring this series forward and pick up that baton, and not just keep running at the same pace, but to really elevate. That's the responsibility."

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Transformers Generation Selects Legacy Autobots Stand United 5-Pack Pre-Orders Are Here https://comicbook.com/gear/news/transformers-generation-selects-legacy-autobots-stand-united-5-pack-pre-orders-are-here/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:44:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 72ca0175-8b4a-4a52-8b71-767a23ff6f52 stl2ssss86971.jpg

Hasbro has opened up pre-orders for the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack, which includes 5.5-inch figures of Autobot Jazz, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, Wheeljack, and Autobot Hound as they appeared in the original G1 animated series. Each figure transforms from robot to vehicle mode (pictured below) and features articulated heads, arms, and legs. The set also includes 8 blaster accessories.

This will likely be a popular set, if only for the G1 Hound, so you'll want to get your pre-order in here at Entertainment Earth quickly, It's priced at $109.99 with free US shipping. It will arrive on your doorstep this July, and you won't be charged until it ships.

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From the official description: "Take your Transformers figure collection to the next level with the Transformers Generations Selects Autobots Stand United 5-Pack! Generations Selects adult collectibles are a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring fan-favorite, special edition characters you can't find in the main line. This multipack includes Autobot Jazz, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, Wheeljack, and Autobot Hound action figures. Figures convert from robot to vehicle mode. Pose out with the included blaster accessories that attach in both modes. These Autobot toys are inspired by the characters from the original G1 animated series, The Transformers."

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In other Transformers news, look for Shockwave and Grimlock figures inspired by the original Marvel comic book series to arrive in Summer 2024. A breakdown of these upcoming figures can be found below.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMIC EDITION SHOCKWAVE ($39.99): "Ruled by logic, if it is more logical for Shockwave to override Megatron and seize command of the Decepticons, he will take that chance. Inspired by the original The TRANSFORMERS comic book series, this 7-inch Shockwave action figure converts from robot to Cybertronian spaceship mode in 15 steps. With comic-accurate deco and black line hatching details, Shockwave looks like it came out of a comic book, celebrating 40 years since TRANSFORMERS robots made their comic debut in 1984. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with the head of Optimus Prime piece that can be placed on the included display stand (display stand assembly required)."

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMIC EDITION GRIMLOCK ($59.99) "Grimlock leads a team of powerful Dinobots and fights on impulse, making him one of the strongest - and most unpredictable - Autobots. Inspired by the original The TRANSFORMERS comic book series, this 8.5-inch Grimlock action figure converts from robot to T.rex mode in 22 steps. With comic-accurate deco and black line hatching details, Grimlock looks like it came out of a comic book, celebrating 40 years since TRANSFORMERS robots made their comic debut in 1984. Feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with 3 swords, double-barreled blaster and a crown accessory that can sit on the figure's head."

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Massive Manga Bundle Deal Gives You 36 Comics For 50 Cents Each https://comicbook.com/anime/news/massive-manga-bundle-deal-gives-you-36-comics-for-50-cents-each/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:14:00 +0000 Sean Fallon d07086a7-6266-4534-910a-204cc23c9cd7 If you're a manga fan, the prospect of getting up to 36 comics from the likes of Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Crueler Than Dead and more for only 50 cents each is likely an instant no-brainer. However, this bundle deal is the perfect opportunity for anime fans to dive into the medium. It comes from Humble Bundle, who are running a Comics for Anime Lovers deal that's loaded with digital titles from the publisher Ablaze that can be read on any device in PDF, ePUB, and CBZ formats.

The bundle includes 36 books for as little as $18 ($410 value). You can also opt for smaller 15 and 5 title bundles for $10 and $1 respectively. As always, a portion of Humble Bundle's proceeds will go to support charity. In this case the Starlight Children's Foundation, and you can choose to pay more for the bundles if you would like additional funds to go to to this worthy cause. A full breakdown of the titles available in the bundle can be found below.

See the Ablaze Comics for Anime Lovers Bundle at Humble
  • Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac - Time Odyssey #3
  • Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac - Time Odyssey #2
  • Saint Seiya: Knights Of The Zodiac - Time Odyssey #1
  • Space Pirate Captain Harlock #6
  • Space Pirate Captain Harlock #5
  • Space Pirate Captain Harlock #4
  • Space Pirate Captain Harlock #3
  • Space Pirate Captain Harlock #2
  • Space Pirate Captain Harlock #1
  • Crueler Than Dead Vol 2
  • Crueler Than Dead Vol 1
  • Centaurs Vol 1
  • Zombie Makeout Club Vol. 2: Deathhead
  • Zombie Makeout Club Vol. 1: Deathwish
  • Wakfu Vol. 2: The Legend Of Jiva
  • Wakfu Vol. 1: The Quest For The Eliatrope Dofus
  • The Idhun Chronicles Vol. 2: The Resistance - Revelation
  • The Idhun Chronicles Vol. 1: The Resistance - Search
  • Versus Fighting Story Vol. 2
  • Versus Fighting Story Vol. 1
  • Trese Vol. 6: High Tide At Midnight
  • Trese Vol. 5: Midnight Tribunal
  • Trese Vol. 4: Last Seen After Midnight
  • Trese Vol. 3: Mass Murders
  • Trese Vol. 2: Unreported Murders
  • Trese Vol. 1: Murder On Balete Drive
  • Cagaster Vol. 6
  • Cagaster Vol. 5
  • Cagaster Vol. 4
  • Cagaster Vol. 3
  • Cagaster Vol. 2'
  • Cagaster Vol. 1
  • Zerocalcare's Forget My Name
  • Virtual Hero
  • Gannibal Vol 1 - Preview
  • Zerocalcare's Tentacles At My Throat
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Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck Is Up For Pre-Order https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/magic-the-gathering-oracle-deck-is-up-for-pre-order/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:37:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 6b181cb6-d41d-49fe-94bc-0cce883d161b The design team behind The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot Deck has crossed over into the world of Magic: The Gathering for an officially licensed oracle deck that features 52 new illustrations of characters and creatures from the plane of Theros. This includes "Jace, the Planeswalker; Hythonia, the legendary gorgon; and well-known creatures such as the Pegasus, Chimera, Sirens, and more."

The set will also include a guidebook that teaches new practitioners how to use and interpret the cards. In other words, it's a lot like a Tarot deck, and exists outside of the game itself. It's intended for fans that are interested in going beyond the game with a deep (even spiritual) dive into the lore of MTG. We also expect that the artwork will be gorgeous, which will make it a great addition to any MTG collection.

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If this sounds like like a journey that you want to take, pre-orders for the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck are live here on Amazon now priced at $22.49 (10% off) with a release date set fro May 21st. Note that you won't be charged until the deck ships, and if the discount increases between the time that you pre-order and the launch date, you'll automatically get the lower price.

See the Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck on Amazon

From the official description: "From the team behind The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot Deck comes an officially licensed oracle deck comprising 52 all-new illustrations that celebrate the characters, creatures, and lore of the world's largest trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. Inspired by Theros, the plane where monsters prevail, mortals endure, and heroes ascend, this oracle deck features art of Jace, the Planeswalker; Hythonia, the legendary gorgon; and well-known creatures such as the Pegasus, Chimera, Sirens, and more.

With stunning illustrations, The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck also features a guidebook that introduces readers to the practice of oracle cards, including instructions on how to use and interpret the cards and descriptions of each card image. Both denizens of Theros and practitioners of oracle cards hold belief as a powerful tool that we can use to create our reality, and with this oracle deck you'll be invited to explore new realms of meaning."

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Pokemon Day 2024 Deal Offers Up To 60% Off Squishmallows, Apparel, and More https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-day-2024-deal-squishmallows-apparel-and-more/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:48:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 1692e135-6e27-47a7-875c-95034a9791de psx-20240227-114704.jpg

Pokemon Day 2024 is here, and there will be plenty of exciting reveals for fans to celebrate. Naturally, there will also be deals, and one of the best offers happening this year includes discounts of up to 60% on a huge collection of apparel, accessories, and more. There are even some huge discounts to be had on coveted Pokemon Squishmallows.

These Pokemon Day 2024 sales are happening here at Hot Topic and here at BoxLunch until the end of the day today, February 27th. Below you'll find some direct links to standout items in the sale.

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In other Pokemon Day deals, a huge sale on Pokemon plush and figure sets from Jazwares is happening today on Amazon. The collection includes figures in plush in numerous sizes with big discounts, and you can shop it all right here on Amazon while the sale lasts. Note that these deals are of the lightning variety, so they will disappear when 100% claimed or when the sale ends. We've picked out a handful of highlights from the sale below to get you started.

  • Pok?mon Paldea First Partner Plush 3 Pack (43% off ) - See on Amazon
  • Pokemon Battle Figure 8-Pack (21% off) - See on Amazon
  • Pok?mon Fire and Water Battle Pack (27% off) - See on Amazon
  • Pokemon 4.5-Inch Battle Figure 4 Pack (23% off) - See on Amazon
  • Pokemon Paldea Battle Figure 4 Pack (13% off) - See on Amazon
  • Pok?mon Battle Figure 2 Pack Blastoise & Charmander (13% off) - See on Amazon

What is Pokemon Day?

February 27th, 1996 was the day Pokemon Red and Green first released on the original Game Boy in Japan. That marked the official start of the franchise, and The Pokemon Company celebrates Pokemon Day as part of a yearly event. At this time, the lighting of the Empire State Building is the only announced event for Pokemon Day 2024, but we should expect to hear more over the next two weeks. Typically, The Pokemon Company releases a Pokemon Presents livestream on Pokemon Day, or in the days leading up to it. This is where The Pokemon Company typically makes new game announcements, while also providing updates on existing titles like Pokemon Unite, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon Masters EX. You can keep up with all of the latest Pokemon Day news right here.

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The Hobbit Graphic Novel Is On Sale and Shipping Now https://comicbook.com/comics/news/the-hobbit-is-about-to-be-brought-to-life-as-a-graphic-novel-buy/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:26:00 +0000 Sean Fallon b3c7c873-0223-4540-8c24-1493b4721c6e 32fd9fec-1284-4b94-83f7-91db00bb839c-cr00970600-pt0-sx970-v1.jpg

J.R.R. Tolkien fans are about to experience The Hobbit in a new way thanks to a graphic novel release that features art by David Wenzel paired with a story that has been "carefully abridged from Tolkien's classic novel". The 144 page paperback book will collect the the three-issue series originally published by Eclipse Comics, which has been updated with new artwork.

The image below above will give you an idea about what to expect, but the book is currently priced at only $18.47 on Amazon (20% off) so it won't break the bank to add it to your collection. The book is in stock and shipping starting today, November 27th. While you're at it, you might want to check out The History of Middle-earth Box Set #1 and The History of Middle-earth Box Set #2 on Amazon, which are currently available to pre-order with release dates of Februrary 6th and April 2nd respectively. Both are discounted at the time of writing.

The The History of Middle-earth Box Set #1 features double-sided dustjackets-one side featuring artwork by John Howe, and the original graphic treatment on the other. It contains special editions of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales reproducing the first edition text, together with the two volumes of The Book of Lost Tales.The The History of Middle-earth Box Set #2 adds The Lays of Beleriand, The Shaping of Middle-earth, and The Lost Road (Books 3-5 of The History of Middle-earth.

Speaking of Tolkien books with illustrations, a new edition of The Lord of the Rings launched in 2021 that includes illustrations, sketches, and maps from author J.R.R Tolkien himself. This was followed by The Hobbit Illustrated and the Silmarillion Illustrated Editions, all of which have been huge sellers. If you haven't picked them up yet, now would be a great time, All three books feature currently hefty discounts on Amazon:

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Hocus Pocus Billy Butcherson Loungefly Purse Is On Sale For Only $9 https://comicbook.com/gear/news/hocus-pocus-billy-butcherson-loungefly-purse-is-on-sale/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:17:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 78dd59bd-477c-43ba-9852-9df9380d309e 68024bafc2f5431c8b24c2a21d574520xl.jpg

Hocus Pocus fans don't have to wait until Halloween to enjoy a spooky treat. Last year, Loungefly, Disney and Entertainment Earth teamed up to launch an exclusive Billy Butcherson cosplay crossbody purse, and it was originally priced at $60. However, an outlet sale has dropped the price of the purse to only $9! If that wasn't enough, it's in stock with an additional 10% discount using our exclusive link. Note that US shipping is free at Entertainment Earth on orders $79. Even with shipping costs it will be a steal.

The Hocus Pocus purse allows you to carry around your essentials in Billy Butcherson's disembodied head, which seems appropriate. "It is made of faux leather and features a top zipper closure, adjustable strap, matching themed lining, silver hardware, applique, reverse applique, embroidered, and printed details. This crossbody purse approximately measures 8-inches wide x 8-inches tall x 4-inches long."

Resurrecting Billy Butcherson

Doug Jones spoke with Collider in 2022 about Billy Butcherson's return for Hocus Pocus 2 The actor revealed that he has always thought Billy deserved more story, and that he's long hoped to bring the character back for another film.

"I've been asked, in many interviews over the years, and I've been acting for 36 years now, is there any one character I've played that I would love to revisit again? And Billy Butcherson was always my number one answer," Jones said. "There were more layers to him and I wanted more backstory. When you've had a career like mine, and you're glued into so much rubber and glue, and contact lenses and mechanics, and you can't go to the bathroom with your hand claws on, I don't always look forward to going into work because I know the day I have ahead of me. But Billy was a character that was human-ish, with humor, goofiness, fun, and a family friendly vibe, who was headed toward a happy ending. All of that made going into work a joy. I thought, 'I wanna do that again.'"

"When that call came, I was excited to get to do all of that again. I got to reunite with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, which was so dreamy," Jones continued. "The difference between 30 years, working with them, is that I was starstruck the first time. I was such a huge fan of Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, who had done The Kathy & Mo Show and Sister Act, at that time. They were all huge, in my world. I was just like, 'I can't believe I'm on the same set with these people. Oh, my gosh!' Coming back, you never lose your starstruck-ness, really, or I don't. I was still like, 'Oh, my gosh, there they are again.' But now, with the 30 years that have passed, my career has gone places, and thankfully, I've been very blessed with what's happened in my life, that they were treating me, and we were interacting more as peers. That was a big difference that I noticed, and was very happy about. We're all 30 years older, and have matured and come through a lot of life in that time, so there was a lot to chat about on set. It was really quite lovely."

Hocus Pocus Sequels

It took nearly 30 years, but Hocus Pocus did eventually spawn a sequel. 2022's Hocus Pocus 2 saw the return of Midler, Parker, Najimy, and Doug Jones, with the characters once again descending on the town of Salem. The film was released exclusively on Disney+ and quickly became the biggest original movie in the streamer's history.

Given the success of Hocus Pocus 2, it should come as no surprise that a third film is in the works at Disney. Hocus Pocus 3 will be bringing back the director and one of the writers from the hit sequel, with both Anne Fletcher and Jen D'Angelo reportedly returning for the next film.

As of right now, there has been no word as to which characters could appear in Hocus Pocus 3. The Sanderson Sisters are the cornerstone of the franchise, and Hocus Pocus 2 ended up establishing a new trio of main characters. There are also the teens from the original film that didn't make an appearance in the sequel, but could turn up for the third film.

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LEGO Animal Crossing Sets Are About To Drop https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/lego-animal-crossing-sets-march-1-release-date/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 7673ed11-f7dd-4cb4-a4dd-d1967c352219
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The partnership between LEGO and Nintendo continues with the full reveal of their lineup of sets inspired by the wildly popular Animal Crossing game franchise. There are five sets in all, ranging from 164 pieces to 535 pieces. Plus, each set includes minifigs of characters like Tom Nook, Rosie, Kapp'n, Isabelle, Fauna, and more.

LEGO notes that the new Animal Crossing sets were designed to fit together, and include interchangeable pieces so fans can customize to their heart's content. They will be available to order online starting on March 1st, 2024. A breakdown of each set with product links can be found below followed by a gallery of images. You can check out all of the new LEGO sets that will launch on March 1st right here.

  • LEGO Animal Crossing Julian's Birthday Party (77046): $14.99 - See at LEGO: Where builders can celebrate with Julian, share cupcakes, and open presents. Includes 170 pieces and a minifig of Julian.
  • LEGO Animal Crossing Bunnie's Outdoor Activities (77047): $19.99 - See at LEGO: Allows enthusiasts of the great outdoors to roleplay setting up a tent, roasting marshmallows or using the vaulting pole to jump across the water, and grab the shovel or other recognizable tools from the video game series. Includes 164 pieces and a minifig of Bunnie.
  • LEGO Animal Crossing Kapp'n's Island Boat Tour (77048): $29.99 - See at LEGO: Gives fans the opportunity to board the boat and explore another island with Kapp'n and Marshal, go on an adventure to search for coconuts and bamboo, discover wildlife, hermit crabs, and fish or simply hang out and enjoy the fire. Includes 233 pieces and minifigs of Kapp'n and Marshal.
  • LEGO Animal Crossing Isabelle's House Visit (77049): $39.99 - See at LEGO: Allows builders to get creative and help Isabelle and Fauna customize Fauna's house and enjoy activities like opening the balloon present, crafting tools, or picking fruits and flowers. Includes 389 pieces and minifigs of Isabelle and Fauna.
  • LEGO Animal Crossing Nook's Cranny & Rosie?s House (77050): $74.99 - See at LEGO: Gives builders two locations where they can roleplay stocking up Nook's Cranny shop or go to Rosie's house for freshly baked cookies. Includes 535 pieces and minifigs of Tom Nook and Rosie.

You can take advantage of LEGO Insiders (formerly VIP) offers by signing up for a free account right here. You can find all of LEGO's upcoming releases here in the "Coming Soon" section. After the launch, they will shift here in the "Available Now" section.

Animal Crossing Games

The Animal Crossing franchise started back in 2001, first appearing on the N64 in Japan. The game received a port on GameCube one year later, and that version released in North America. Since then, the series has been a staple of Nintendo platforms, appearing on systems like Wii, DS, and 3DS. The series was always a modest seller, but that all changed in the Nintendo Switch era. Animal Crossing: New Horizons released on the system in 2020, where it far outsold any previous game in the series. As of this writing, the game is the second best-selling on Nintendo Switch, with more than 42 million copies sold. By comparison, the previous best-selling game in the series was Animal Crossing: New Leaf, which sold 13 million copies.

LEGO Animal Crossing Lineup

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LEGO Animal Crossing Julian's Birthday Party

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Here Are The Best LEGO Sets Launching On March 1st, 2024 https://comicbook.com/gear/news/here-are-the-best-lego-sets-launching-on-march-1st-2024/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 45baa177-f781-4ecc-a818-7cf31097876b Every new month brings new LEGO releases, though some drops are bigger than others. That said, March 2024 is going to be jam packed with new sets that include the first Animal Crossing collection, the Medieval Town Square, Star Wars LEGO 25th anniversary, and much more. Details about these setrs, and the rest of the must-have LEGO sets for this month be found below.

Note that all of the LEGO sets listed here will launch via their respective links at 9pm PT / 12am ET February 29th / March 1st. There will likely be promotions attached to select purchases, so keep an eye out for those. That said, you can take advantage of LEGO Insiders (formerly VIP) offers by signing up for a free account right here. If you want to dive into the deep end, you can find all of the upcoming releases here in the "Coming Soon" section. After the launch, they will shift here in the "Available Now" section. Some of the new releases might also be available here on Amazon, but in most cases you'll want to stick with LEGO to take advantage of their promotions.

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Animal Crossing LEGO Sets / March 2024:

  • Animal Crossing Julian's Birthday Party (77046): $14.99 - See at LEGO
  • Animal Crossing Bunnie's Outdoor Activities (77047): $19.99 - See at LEGO
  • Animal Crossing Kapp'n's Island Boat Tour (77048): $29.99 - See at LEGO
  • Animal Crossing Isabelle's House Visit (77049): $39.99 - See at LEGO
  • Animal Crossing Nook's Cranny & Rosie?s House (77050): $74.99 - See at LEGO
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Star Wars LEGO 25th Anniversary Sets / March 2024:

  • 75379 Star Wars 25th Anniversary R2-D2: $99.99 - See at LEGO / See on Amazon
  • 75375 Star Wars 25th Anniversary Millennium Falcon: $84.99 - See at LEGO
  • 75376 Star Wars 25th Anniversary Tantive IV: $79.99 - See at LEGO
  • 75387 Star Wars 25th Anniversary Boarding the Tantive IV: $54.99 - See at LEGO / See on Amazon
  • 75377 Star Wars 25th Anniversary Invisible Hand: $49.99 - See at LEGO
  • LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Updated Edition - Includes Exclusive Star Wars Minifigure: $22.49 - See on Amazon (April 2nd)
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Harry Potter LEGO Sets / March 2024:

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Disney LEGO Sets / March 2024:

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Cottage (43242): $219.99 - See at LEGO (Available to Insiders 3/1 - 3/3 and to the general public on 3/4)
  • Stitch (43249): $64.99 - See at LEGO
  • Isabela's Flowerpot (43237): $39.99 - See at LEGO
  • Elsa & Bruni in the Enchanted Forest (10418): $29.99 - See at LEGO
  • Mirabel's Photo Frame and Jewelry Box (43239): $29.99 - See at LEGO
  • Mack at the Race (10417): $19.99 - See at LEGO
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Ninjago LEGO Sets / March 2024:

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Marvel LEGO Sets / March 2024:

  • Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters (10794: $54.99 -See at LEGO
  • Spidey vs. Green Goblin (10793): $19.99 - See at LEGO
  • Drill Spinner Vehicle (10792): $9.99 - See at LEGO
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Technic Sets / March 2024:

  • Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance (42171): $219.99 - See at LEGO
  • Mars Crew Exploration Rover (42180): $149.99 - See at LEGO
  • VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181): $109.99 - See at LEGO
  • Kawasaki Ninja H2R Motorcycle (42170): $84.99 - See at LEGO
  • Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit (42179): $74.99 - See at LEGO
  • NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car (42169): $49.99 - See at LEGO
  • Surface Space Loader LT78 (41278): $34.99 - See at LEGO
  • Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 Pull-Back (42165): $26.99 - See at LEGO
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LEGO Icons Sets / March 2024:

  • Medieval Town Square (10332): $229.99 - See at LEGO (Available to Insiders 3/1 - 3/3 and to the general public on 3/4)
  • McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna (10330): $79.99 - See at LEGO / Amazon
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Speed Champions Sets / March 2024:

  • BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars (76922): $44.99 - See at LEGO
  • 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Car (76919): $26.99 - See at LEGO
  • Audi S1 e-tron quattro Race Car (76921): $26.99 - See at LEGO
  • Ford Mustang Dark Horse Sports Car (76920): $26.99 - See at LEGO
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Other Notable Sets / March 2024:

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Trigun Vash With Punsisher Cross Funko Pop Exclusive Is On Sale Now https://comicbook.com/anime/news/trigun-funko-pops-vash-the-stampede-punisher-cross-exclusive/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:28:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 9ac443b7-0bfd-456e-afba-d340aac0dfc1 psx-20240226-142720.jpg

It's a good time to be a Trigun fan with the recent Trigun Stampede reboot being a hit with fans and critics. What's more, Funko recently debuted the second round of Pops inspired by the franchise as part of their weekly reveals. The collection includes a deluxe Vash with Angel Arm, Nicholas D. Wolfwood with Punisher and more. Today, they finally released the Vash the Stampede with Punisher Cross Funko exclusive that was the final holdout of that wave. You can grab one here at the Funko Shop now.

From the description: "Space-travelling gunman, Vash the Stampede, is on a mission to piece together the fragments of his memory. Help this exclusive Pop! Vash with Punisher Cross achieve his goal while evading the bounty hunters on his tail by offering him safe harbor in your Trigun collection."

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Below you'll find a list of the Wave 2 Trigun Funko Pops complete with pre-order links. You'll also find details on wave 1, which included Knives, Meryl Stryfe, Vash, Milly Thompson, and Wolfwood.

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If you haven't been keeping up with Trigun since its big comeback, we cannot recommend the anime's reboot enough. The series features some of the industry's best CG animation to date, and Nightow helped guide the anime's story alongside writer Shin Okashima. Trigun Stampede recently brought its first season to a close, and you can catch them on Crunchyroll right now. So for those needing more details on the reboot, you can find the synopsis for Trigun Stampede below:

"Vash the Stampede's a joyful gunslinging pacifist, so why does he have a $$6 million bounty on his head? That's what's puzzling rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her jaded veteran partner when looking into the vigilante only to find someone who hates blood. But their investigation turns out to uncover something heinous-his evil twin brother, Millions Knives."

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Steam Deal Gives You Some of the GOAT RPGs for Just $1.25 https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/steam-games-rpg-sale/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:51:00 +0000 Tyler Fischer 03dac960-f928-4551-b665-470ba5686540

A new Steam deal the way of Fanatical gives you the change to grab some of the greatest RPGs ever made, plus a host of other Steam games, for as little as $1.25 a pop. The Fanatical sale is a Build Your Own Bundle deal, but the RPG edition. It gives Steam users three options to save massively on some great RPG games. There is the option to grab three games for a total of $4.99, five games for a total of $6.99 or eight games for a total of $9.99. Unfortunately, of the two 22 games featured, most of them are more filler than killer. Meanwhile, for Steam Deck users, there are quite a few that don't support the handheld Valve machine.

The highlights of the games are two Bethesda RPGs: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Better yet, the versions of these two all-time classics are the Game of the Year Editions, which means you also get all of their DLC and expansion packs.

See Fanatical Build Your Own Bundle Deal

Below, we have listed all 22 games available for selection. Meanwhile, we have gone ahead and boldened the games we think are notable compared to the rest for their quality or popularity. Each of these games have never been available for this cheap on Steam, and there is no guarantee they will ever be this individually cheap again.

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Game of the Year Edition
  • The Ascent
  • Mortal Shell
  • Exiled Kingdoms
  • Keeper's Toll
  • Gamedec - Definitive Edition
  • Elderand
  • Jack Move
  • Arto
  • Virgo Versus The Zodiac
  • Dreams in the Witch House
  • Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion
  • Dwarven Realms
  • Tyrant's Blessing
  • Heaven Dust
  • Dragon Spirits
  • Tower of Time
  • Mayhem in Single Valley
  • Tunche
  • Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
  • Osteoblasts

There is no disclosed expiration date on the sale, but it is noted that Steam keys for each game are only available as supplies last. Over time, some of the games above may become unavailable to bundle, but right now each remains available.

For more Steam coverage -- including all of the latest Steam news, all of the latest Steam rumors and leaks, and all of the latest Steam deals like these ones -- click here.

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McFarlane Toys Partners With Amazon for New Fallout Collectibles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/mcfarlane-toys-amazon-fallout-collectibles-tv-show/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:51:00 +0000 Jenna Anderson 5f15e031-45fb-485d-bb62-298180bbf9bc

Fallout has been a prominent part of the video game world, introducing a fully-realized world to players for decades. The Fallout franchise is gearing up for its highly-anticipated television adaptation -- and apparently, that will include an epic line of new collectibles. On Friday, McFarlane Toys announced that they will be partnering with Amazon MGM Studios and Bethesda on a new line of Fallout collectibles. The Fallout line will be based on the upcoming live-action television series, which is scheduled to premiere worldwide on Prime Video in April of this year.

"BREAKING NEWS - McFarlane Toys has partnered with Amazon MGM Studios and Bethesda to create FALLOUT collectibles based on the upcoming series inspired by the video game!" McFarlane Toys' post reads. "Please stand by..."

What Is the Fallout TV Show About?

Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there's almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind -- and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them.

The Fallout series will star Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Mois?s Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O'Hagan, and Xelia Mendes-Jones. The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, writers, and co-showrunners. Athena Wickham of Kilter Films also executive produces, along with Todd Howard for Bethesda Game Studios and James Altman for Bethesda Softworks. Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films produce in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks.

Is the Fallout TV Show Canon?

In the lead-up to the premiere of the Fallout television series, the series' cast and crew have confirmed that it is canonical to the universe of the video games. Some have even gone so far as to label it as the fifth flagship installment of Fallout, instead of a live-action adaptation of any of the saga's existing story.

"We didn't start from a place of characters from the games. We set things after," co-showrunner Graham Wagner explained in a roundtable interview late last year. "We kind of told ourselves, 'This is Fallout 5, this is just another installation, and we're starting with fresh snow.' But as things go on, things go on. So yeah, again, I am really desperate not to spoil stuff, leave it at that I guess."

What do you think of McFarlane Toys producing new Fallout collectibles? Are you excited for the live-action TV show? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Fallout is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, April 12th.

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eBay Set To Auction 151 Rare and Infamous Pokemon TCG Cards and Collectibles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/ebay-set-to-auction-151-rare-pokemon-tcg-cards-and-collectibles-pokemon-day/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:24:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 3c404301-6d65-46e5-a8cb-4e8c9ac2fda0 68dsssdc026cdff43d3a8117cc9bac1922cxl.jpg

With Pokemon Day 2024 just around the corner on February 27th, fans need to prepare to catch all of the things, especially when it comes to a unique auction that's happening on eBay. Starting at 12:01 am EST on February 27 and running until 12:01am EST on February 28 you'll be able to bid on 151 rare Pok?mon TCG cards and special collaboration items, including the Base Set First Edition, the controversial "Pikachu with Gray Felt Hat" card, and collab items like a Fendi x FRGMNT x Pok?mon Peekaboo ISeeU Petite bag. What's more, the bidding on all items will start at just $1.51.

Note that the cards for eBay's "Catch 151" auction will be supplied by leading eBay sellers like TCA Gaming, TheTCGenius and, ZandGEmporium, and each will be backed by eBay Authenticity Guarantee. The complete list of items that will be up for grabs hasn't been released, but some highlights are outlined below.

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  • A collection of cards from the game's first trading card release, the infamous Base Set First Edition, including Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Mewtwo, Zapdos and more
  • Alternate issues of the game's most popular Pok?mon, such as Dark Charizard, Sabrina's Gengar and Shining Tyranitar
  • One-of-a-kind promo cards, from the much-adored Corocoro Mew to last year's "Pikachu with Gray Felt Hat" released in partnership with the Van Gogh Museum - an instant sellout at release
  • Highly desired modern "chase" cards, including a copy of the Evolving Skies release of Umbreon VMAX featuring alternate, full-card art aptly nicknamed "Moonbreon" and Special Illustration versions of Mew and Charizard from Paldean Fates
  • Several collaboration items developed in partnership with top luxury, fashion and sporting goods brands, including a Fendi x FRGMNT x Pok?mon Peekaboo ISeeU Petite bag featuring Dratini and Tiffany x Arsham Studio x Pok?mon Diamond Necklace with Pikachu Pendant

Pokemon TCG Card Inventory Details:

  • Base Set First Edition Charizard Holo - CGC 5
  • Base Set First Edition Blastoise Holo - CGC 9.5
  • Base Set First Edition Venusaur Holo - CGC 10
  • Base Set First Edition Mewtwo Holo - PSA 9
  • Black Star Promo Mew Holo - PSA 10
  • Japanese Fossil Mew Holo - PSA 10
  • Base Set First Edition Zapdos Holo - CGC 10
  • Fossil First Edition Articuno Holo - PSA 9
  • Fossil First Edition Moltres Holo - PSA 9
  • Artist-Signed Base Set First Edition "Red Cheeks" Pikachu - PSA 9 / Auto 10
  • Van Gogh Museum Promo "Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat" - CGC Pristine 10
  • EX Holon Phantoms Gold Star Pikachu - CGC 10
  • Neo Genesis First Edition Lugia Holo - PSA 9
  • Team Rocket First Edition Dark Charizard Holo - PSA 10
  • Neo Destiny First Edition Shining Tyranitar Holo - PSA 9
  • Neo Destiny Shining Charizard Holo - PSA 10
  • Corocoro Comics Promo Shining Mew Holo - PSA 10
  • Gym Heroes First Edition Sabrina's Gengar Holo - CGC 10
  • Evolving Skies VMAX Alternate Full Art Umbreon ("Moonbreon") - CGC Perfect 10
  • Paldean Fates Special Illustration Charizard ex - PSA 10
  • Paldean Fates Special Illustration Mew ex - PSA 10
  • Japanese Sword & Shield VSTAR Universe Mew AR - BGS 10
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If you're game to get in on the Pokemon Catch 151 bidding war, be ready and waiting at this eBay page on the launch date. Of course, the bidding may start at $1.51, but with eBay being one of the biggest destinations for Pokemon collectors, expect some seriously expensive competition. For example, the most expensive Pokemon item sold on eBay in 2023 was the PSA 10 GEM MINT Charizard Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Pok?mon Card 4/102 ZM1 in November 2023 priced at $217,500.

See The eBay Catch 151 Auction

"Pok?mon Day has become an iconic moment for the community to come together and celebrate their fandom - for many Pok?mon trainers, hunting down and 'catching' cards and collectibles on eBay is all part of the experience," said Gene Cook, VP of Global Collectibles at eBay. "The 'Catch 151' event is celebrating that dedication by offering one of the most incredible collections of rare, high-end collectibles in a single event."

On a related note, The Pokemon Company will host a Pokemon Presents on February 27th at 9 AM ET. Be sure to watch a special episode of the official Pokemon podcast of ComicBook, A Wild Podcast Has Appeared, for live reactions and a breakdown of everything that was announced.

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Funko Adds a Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori With Cursed Doll Exclusive Pop Moment https://comicbook.com/anime/news/new-jujutsu-kaisen-funko-pops-exclusive-yuji-with-cursed-doll/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:22:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 4c8c8e44-20cd-4e3c-b05b-a178b421df9c 409127949-1026695278822767-4990932878974501267-n.jpg

Last June, ahead of the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 launch, Funko unveiled the second wave of Pop figures based on the wildly popular Shonen franchise that included a Glow Itadori (Divergent Fist) AAA Anime exclusive and a flocked Panda exclusive. That was followed by a Ryomen Sukuna exclusive back in August and the Kento Nanami glow-in-the dark exclusive in October. Despite the fact that Funko has been releasing anime Pops at a rapid pace, we haven't seen anything from Jujutsu Kaisen since then. However, that changed today with the launch of a new Pop Moment exclusive.

The new Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori With Cursed Doll which depicts Yuji's first day at Tokyo Jujutsu High, facing one of Principal Yaga's cursed dolls. It's an exclusive that you can only get right here at Hot Topic while it lasts. Details about previous Jujutsu Kaisen Funko Pops can be found below.

When Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Coming Out?

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been announced to be in the works, but has yet to announce a concrete release date or window as of the time of this writing. The anime will be kicking off with the Culling Game arc from Gege Akutami's original manga series, which continues the stretch of wild fights with even wilder powers seen in Season 2. If you wanted to catch up with Jujutsu Kaisen now that Season 3 is on the way, you can find the first two seasons of the TV anime and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie streaming with Crunchyroll.

They tease the anime as such, "Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses... and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back."

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Pop Yourself For One Week With the Dunkin' x Funko DunKings Collab https://comicbook.com/irl/news/pop-yourself-for-one-week-with-the-dunkin-x-funko-dunkings-collab/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:27:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 21418824-706b-4048-aca2-5b65404e8d8c dunkings-x-popyourself-press-02-2.jpg

As expected following the success of the Jason Kelce Pop figure, Funko is continuing their experiments with limited time promotions inspired by pop culture phenomenon. However, they're sticking with the Super Bowl theme by partnering with Dunkin' for a Pop Yourself promotion that will allow you to join the DunKings boy band alongside Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, and Matt Damon.

If you're unfamiliar, Pop Yourself allows fans to make a customized Funko Pop figure of themselves, friends, or loved ones. In this case, you can create a DunKings Funko Pop of yourself decked out in a crazy tracksuit with a coffee accessory complete with Dunkin'-themed packaging. Each DunKings Pop Yourself figure will cost $30, and you can make yours happen right here at the Funko Shop. Just keep in mind that this promotion will only run until Friday, March 1st.

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"After facing critiques from Bronx-born musical icons J.Lo and Fat Joe, and preceded by a cautionary note from rap superstar Jack Harlow, The DunKings find solace in their setback with the anticipation of finally earning a spot on the Dunkin' menu. This ambition leads to the creation of a drink and donut duo as whimsical as their distinctive tracksuits -- a combination that captures the brand's vibrant energy. Introducing The DunKings Iced Coffee and MUNCHKINS Skewer, an inventive pairing that invites fans to enjoy the taste of The DunKings' dream realized. The MUNCHKINS skewer, much like the olive in a martini, offers a playful bite to every sip."

Pop Yourself at Funko

Funko had the following to say about the DunKings PopYourself promotion:

"Ben Affleck, Tom Brady and Matt Damon debuted The DunKings to the world while rocking outrageous tracksuits at Super Bowl LVIII. Funko, the leading pop culture lifestyle brand, has partnered with Dunkin' to offer fans a chance to become a DunKing through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Pop! Yourself customizable program.

Available exclusively at Funko.com for one week only, fans can officially join Ben, Matt and Tom as honorary DunKings with custom Pops! decked out in the band's gear. The partnership between Funko and Dunkin' marks the first dedicated Pop! Yourself collaboration."

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McFarlane Toys Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With a Major Spawn Figure Release https://comicbook.com/comics/news/mcfarlane-toys-celebrates-its-30th-anniversary-with-a-major-spawn-figure-release/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:55:00 +0000 Sean Fallon c2d4f2a1-84f7-46f1-bfb1-23372e7f24c5 50f638c55e934a9bbfca5284697e2007xl.jpg

McFarlane Toys was founded in 1994 with a mission to deliver the action figures that comic book creator Todd McFarlane wanted to see for his characters. Since then, the company has acquired licenses for huge brands like DC Comics, Disney, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Demon Slayer, Mortal Kombat and more. Of course, it all started with Spawn, so it's fitting that McFarlane Toys kicks off its 30th anniversary celebrations with a special wave of figures based on his iconic hellspawn. UPDATE 2: The figures have sold out at Entertainment Earth, but they have not gone live on Amazon at the time of this update (listed as "currently unavailable"). That could change at any moment. See the direct links in the list below.

The major highlight of the wave will undoubtedly be a 2-pack that includes a figure of Spawn based on early concept art paired with an action figure of Todd McFarlane himself. Needless to say, this set is going to be highly sought after by collectors and quick sellouts are likely. Pre-orders are expected to go live starting today, February 23rd at 9am PT / 12pm ET here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon. Additional Spawn 30th anniversary figures are also expected, and this article will be updated with those details after the launch. Stay tuned! UPDATE: The figures are live, and direct links are as follows:

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"I've been with Spawn now for over 30 years. I know that seems like a long time," McFarlane explained in our interview, which you can check out here. "I've been with my wife for 45 years, and I think I still got another 40 with her, so I don't know. When you enjoy doing what it is you're doing, it's not work, it's easy. And I've said before, I need it in my life because I deal with so much other stuff, especially on the toy side where I deal with corporations and getting people's approvals and getting people to sign off. I need my little creative paradise that is all mine, that I can just wake up, come up with whatever is in my head and do it, and not need anybody's approval. It's my chicken noodle for my soul. I know people go 'Todd, how do you do it for so long?' I think I'd be half crazy if I didn't have it, in all honesty."

See new McFarflane Toys figures at Entertainment Earth

Is Spawn Getting a Movie Reboot?

Another facet of the Spawn franchise that fans have been excitedly following is the long-awaited Spawn movie reboot. Spawn will follow the journey of Al Simmons (portrayed by Jamie Foxx), a man who makes a deal with the devil and is reborn as a Hellspawn-turned-vigilante. The new Spawn movie has been in the works since early 2015, with McFarlane initially planning to write and direct it himself. In the years that have followed, Brian Tucker, Scott Silver, Malcolm Spellman, and Matthew Mixon have all been brought on to rewrite the script. Blumhouse's Jason Blum has previously told ComicBook.com that the film is targeting a 2025 release date.

"It's in very very active development," Blum explained in an interview last year. "What needs to happen is that my fellow friends the writers and the studios need to figure out their differences and get back to writing, but we've got a great group of folks putting it together, and my hope is that that movie -- my prediction is maybe we'll actually see a Spawn movie in '25. No promises, but that's my prediction."

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Studio Ghibli Spring Fashion Collections Arrive at Hot Topic and BoxLunch https://comicbook.com/anime/news/studio-ghibli-spring-fashion-collection-hits-hot-topic-boxlunch/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:42:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 04074269-409a-4e01-9787-702a1c1e4eb4 psx-20240222-124006.jpg

It looks like seasonal fashion collections for Studio Ghibli fans is now a thing. In October of last year, Hot Topic launched an outstanding fall fashion collection inspired by hit movies from the iconic animation studio, and now they're back with a new wave of warmer weather looks designed by Her Universe. Sister site BoxLunch has also chimed in with some delightful cardigans, dresses, and more. Let's break it down.

At BoxLunch a collection of pieces have launched with designs inspired by Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro. You can find them here at BoxLunch, but we've highlighted some of the best looks in the list below.

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At Hot Topic the collection includes a dress, denim shorts, and mini backpack inspired by My Neighbor Totoro, a cardigan and halter top with Soot Sprits from Spirited Away, and a Ponyo shirt with matching lounge shorts. There's even a Howl's Moving Castle sweatshirt and My Neighbor Totoro hoodie that are available in men's sizes. You can shop the entire collection here at Hot Topic with a discount while it lasts.

Note that plus sizes are available, and inside that link you'll also find tons of additional Studio Ghibli apparel and accessories, including some of the remaining pieces from the original fall collection. While you're at it, you might want to check out a wave of upcoming Studio Ghibli books that include manga collections.

See the Studio Ghibli Spring Collection at Hot Topic

What Is The Boy and The Heron?

Speaking of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki is celebrating what might be a career high point with The Boy and The Heron. Releasing across theaters last year, Hayao Miyazaki handled the writing and directing duties (his first new feature in ten years) for The Boy and The Heron along with Takeshi Honda serving as animation director, Toshio Suzuki as producer, and Joe Hisaishi composing the music. The English voice cast for the movie includes Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, Luca Padovan, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens.

The Japanese voice cast includes Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura, Shohei Hino, Ko Shibasaki, Kaoru Kobayashi and more. Studio Ghibli and GKIDS tease The Boy and The Heron as such, "A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki."

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Pokemon TCG: Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box Gets a Massive Price Drop https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-tcg-paldean-fates-elite-trainer-box-amazon-deal/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:44:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 96f73e23-f03f-4607-8d44-53f27fff31ce 91nd2e-cll-ac-sl1500.jpg

The Pokemon Company recently released the Scarlet & Violet-Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box with its highly anticipated Shiny Pokemon cards. The new set features over 240 cards, with over 100 Shiny Pokemon. Everything you need to know about the set can be found below, but if you haven't picked it up yet you might want to jump on the deal immediately. get yours right away, At the time of writing it is available right here on Amazon and here at Walmart for $39.92, which is 27% off list and all-time low.

The Palldean Fates set is based on a Japanese set called Pokemon TCG: Shiny Treasure EX, and will feature many of the same cards translated in English along with several Japanese promo cards and cards cut from the Paradox Rift set. In addition to Shiny Pokemon such as Pikachu, Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pok?mon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra will appear Shiny Tera Pok?mon ex. A full breakdown of the contents is as follows:

  • 9 Pok?mon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Paldean Fates booster packs
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Shiny Mimikyu
  • 65 card sleeves featuring Shiny Mimikyu
  • 45 Pok?mon TCG Energy cards
  • A player's guide to the Scarlet & Violet-Paldean Fates expansion
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 plastic condition markers
  • A collector's box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for Pok?mon Trading Card Game Live

The official description also notes that the set will include a handful of full-art Supporter cards and 6 Hyper Rare cards.

As the card set is a "special" Pokemon TCG set, individual booster packs will not be sold. Instead, fans will need to purchase boxed products such the booster bundle, which is currently available here at Walmart and is expected to be available here on Amazon soon. Similar release patterns were also followed for the Hidden Fates and Shining Fates sets, which also featured Shiny Pokemon cards. Special sets, such as this year's Scarlet & Violet -151 set, tend to be more expensive to collect due to the higher cost of obtaining booster packs.

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Marvel Legends Zabu Build-A-Figure Wave Goes On Sale Today https://comicbook.com/gear/news/marvel-legends-zabu-build-a-figure-wave-preorder/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:33:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 39f957c3-fdd1-4bae-92f7-319b3db6e4e4 marvel-legends-zabu-baf-wave-2.jpg

Hasbro's first Marvel Legends fanstream for 2024 included only one pre-order reveal, though it is a Build-A-Figure wave with seven action figures. Six out of those seven figures will include pieces that can be combined to form Zabu, the saber-toothed tiger of the Savage Land.

The figures in the Zabu wave include Red Widow, Ikaris, Black Winter (Thor), Superior Iron Man (no BAF piece), Wolfsbane, Cable, and Ka-zar. In addition to the BAF pieces, the figures will include accessories like alternate hands, weapons, and, in the case of Superior Iron Man, an alternate masked head. Pre-orders for this entire wave will be available starting today Thursday, February 22nd at 10am ET / 1pm ET right here at Entertainment Earth (free US shipping on orders $79). They should also be available here on Amazon around that time. UPDATE: All figures will be priced at $24.99 and you can find direct links that will be inactive until after the launch time below. These links will be updated as needed.

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During the Marvel Legends fanstream, Hasbro also noted that Marvel Legends figures inspired by the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman would be available "later this year", so expect to see them at some point shortly before the July 26th debut of the film in theaters. In the meantime, they have reissued some Deadpool figures that were first released in 2019. If you haven't added them to your collection yet, you can remedy that via the links below.

  • X-Men X-Force Retro Marvel Legends 6-Inch Deadpool Action Figure ($24.99) - See at Entertainment Earth: Includes 4 guns, 2 swords, and Toy Biz-inspired 1990s-esque packaging.
  • Marvel Legends Ultimate Deadpool Corps 6-Inch Action Figures with Scooter ($39.99) - See at Entertainment Earth: Includes 3 figures, a scooter vehicle, 3 accessories, and a label sheet.
  • Again, US shipping is free on orders $79+

What is Deadpool & Wolverine about?

A synopsis for Deadpool & Wolverine made its way online back in January. It's pretty short, and of course, hasn't been confirmed by Marvel Studios. The synopsis reads, "That fu***** irresponsible hero Deadpool will change the history of the MCU with Wolverine!?"

"Deadpool, for me, is kind of like an anxiety-inducing tightrope walk," Reynolds told ComicBook.com in an interview last year. "I always think when I've got Deadpool just right, I'm speaking from experience from Deadpool 1 & 2, that I need to make it 30 to 40% percent better than it already it is. Even if I'm at the moment where I'm like, 'This is perfect, this moment!' Then, I stop and I go, 'Okay, this has to be 30% better than it already is.' It's a stressful thing to get right, or at least right as far as I'm concerned."

The third entry in the Deadpool trilogy reunites director Shawn Levy with Ryan Reynolds (Free Guy, The Adam Project) and Hugh Jackman (Real Steel). It's also a reunion for Jackman and Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige, whose first producing credit was 2000's X-Men. Reynolds co-wrote the script with Deadpool and Deadpool 2 writers Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese, and Zeb Wells (The Marvels, Robot Chicken) & Levy.

Alongside Reynolds and Jackman, the cast includes returning Deadpool stars Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Stefan Kapi?i? as Colossus of the X-Men, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, and Rob Delaney as the unpowered Peter. Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) also star.

Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in theaters on July 26th.

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First Look: Diamond Select Toys Skottie Young's Mysterio Statue (Exclusive https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/diamond-select-toys-skottie-young-mysterio-statue-first-look/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:04:00 +0000 Russ Burlingame 91dc273c-582e-44cb-b70b-f2363c161cf0
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Pokemon Funko Pops Add Aipom, Grookey, and Luxray Exclusives https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/new-pokemon-funko-pop-pre-orders-luxray-grookey-aipom-exclusives/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:25:00 +0000 Sean Fallon a7ef1f8b-7c19-4d32-9ba9-c357944d139b psx-20240221-122955.jpg

It looks like Funko is getting out ahead of Pokemon Day 2024 with a collection of exclusives that include Flocked versions of Aipom and Grookey along with a 10-inch Luxray. All of these new additions are exclusives that can be found via the links below.

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Last month Funko delivered a wave of new Pokemon figures that included a special deluxe Pop Moment that depicts Professor Oak's lab, and the first choice that an aspiring Pokemon Trainer needs to make. Which starter will you choose? Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle? The answer is all three because the figures probably can't be removed from the base.

If you are keen to add this new Pokemon Pop Moment to your collection, you can get it with a 10% in-stock discount through our exclusive link right here at Entertainment Earth . It's priced at $69.99 list, and you can get free US shipping on orders $79+. You can also grab it here on Amazon.

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As for the 14th wave of Pokemon Funko Pops, it's a batch with the common Pop figures of Luxray and Grookey along with Wooloo. The electric Luxray is depicted with his shaggy mane. The outdoorsy Grookey features its stick tucked away in its bright green fur.. Finally, there's Wooloo who is, well...looking like an adorably fluffy sheep.

Pre-orders for the new batch of Pokemon Funko Pops are available here at Entertainment Earth and here Amazon now. The 13th wave of Pokemon Funko Pops, which included Umbreon, the common Aipom, and Sobble, are available via the links below.

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Crocs and Pixar Team Up For a Toy Story Clog Collab https://comicbook.com/gear/news/crocs-and-pixar-team-up-for-a-toy-story-clog-collab/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:47:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 5dc1a692-a02c-483e-903c-503c351cdc1d crocs-toy-story0141-4x5.jpg

Crocs and Pixar have teamed up once again, this time for a collaboration inspired by the iconic Toy Story film franchise. The collection includes Sherrif Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Pizza Planet clogs in adult, kids, and toddler sizes complete with character-inspired Jibbitz charms.

A full breakdown of the Toy Story Crocs collection can be found below, but if you can't wait another second to reserve a pair you can head to the Crocs website now. Not surprisingly, the Pizza Planet design appears to be the most popular of the wave, as it was sold out in sizes for both men and women shortly after launch. However, a similar has situation happened with their Lightning McQueen design inspired by the Pixar film Cars, and it has been restocked in the past. Hopefully he same will happen here. On a side note, Disney also released Marvel Avengers-inspired Crocs clogs today, and you can grab them here at the Disney Store now.

See the Toy Story Collection at Crocs.com

Sheriff Woody Classic Clogs feature a design inspired by Woody's cow print vest and plaid shirt with the "Andy" signature on the inside sole. Includes a sheriff's badge, a cowboy hat and two more exclusive Jibbitz charms.

  • Sheriff Woody Classic Clog $69.99
  • Kids' Sheriff Woody Classic Clog $54.99
  • Toddlers' Sheriff Woody Classic Clog $49.99

Buzz Lightyear Classic Clogs are inspired by the iconic Space Ranger costume and come with four exclusive Jibbitz charms. Once again, the "Andy" signature is included on the inside sole.

  • Buzz Lightyear Classic Clog $69.99
  • Kids' Buzz Lightyear Classic Clog $54.99
  • Toddlers' Buzz Lightyear Classic Clog $49.99

The Pizza Planet Off Court Clogs feature an insole design of the claaawwww, a checkerboard midsole print, and six Jibbitz charms including the space alien.

  • Pizza Planet Off-Court Clog $74.99
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition Is Up For Pre-Order https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-collectors-edition-is-up-for-pre-order/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:12:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 8e55fc75-e288-46bd-a168-63a41e77f17e elden-ring-shadow-of-erdtree-collectors-ediition.jpg

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has finally announced a release date and a trailer for the long-awaited Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and June 21st can't come fast enough for fans. In fact, this expansion is so highly anticipated that a fancy Collector's Edition was developed for it that will likely sell out quickly despite its $249.99 price tag.

Details about the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Collector's Edition are available below, but you'll probably want to jump right in to try and snag a copy. At the time of writing, pre-orders are live here at the Bandai Namco store (exclusive) for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Steam editions. If you fail to get your hands on one, you will be able to pre-order the basic expansion and deluxe editions right here on Amazon.

The crown jewel of the Erdtree Collector's edition is a Messmer The Impaler statue that stands 18-inches tall. It also comes with a 40-page hardcover art book, deluxe packaging, and codes to download the expansion and the official soundtrack. All editions of Shadow of the Erdtree with include the Ring of Miquella as an in-game bonus gesture.

FromSoftware had the following to say about the DLC :

"The "Shadow of the Erdtree" expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy."

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is scheduled to release for all available platforms on June 21st.

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The Crow Arrives On 4K Blu-ray For The 30th Anniversary https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-crow-arrives-on-4k-blu-ray-for-the-30th-anniversary/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:45:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 276614d4-facf-4ae1-9649-4db88fa7002e crow-4k-steelbook.jpg

The 1994 film The Crow starring Brandon Lee is on the verge of getting a reboot, but the fandom for the original is still going strong. If you are one of those fans, you'll be happy to know that the movie is finally getting a 4K Ultra HD release for its 30th anniversary that will arrive on Mat 7th.

You can pre-order the limited edition SteelBook 4K UHD here on Amazon now. The standard version is also available to pre-order on Amazon right here. Just remember, studios can't take physical media away from you! Besides, you'll also get a code for a digital version. Bonus features include the following:

  • Shadows & Pain: Designing The Crow - NEW!
    • Angels All Fire: Birth of the Legend
    • On Hallowed Ground: The Outer Realm
    • Twisted Wreckage: The Inside Spaces
  • Sideshow Collectibles: An Interview with Edward R. Pressman - NEW TO DISC!
  • Audio Commentary with Director Alex Proyas
  • Audio Commentary by Producer Jeff Most and Screenwriter John Shirley
  • Behind the Scenes Featurette
  • A Profile on James O'Barr
  • Extended Scenes:
    • The Arcade Bombing
    • The Funboy Fight
    • The Shootout at Top Dollar's
  • Deleted Footage Montage
  • Trailer

The Crow was based on a 1989 graphic novel by James O'Barr. Eric Draven was originally portrayed by Brandon Lee, the son of legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, who tragically lost his life in an on-set accident just days before filming on The Crow was expected to wrap. Though his promising career ended before it truly began, Brandon Lee's legacy is a film that has developed a devoted following over the years. That, combined with the recentl popularity of superhero films and reboots, has made The Crow an attractive project that has had a number of names attached to it over the last 15 years or so. However, a reboot is finally on the way.

What Is The Release Date For The Crow Reboot?

Bill Skarsg?rd landed the role for the reboot, and while the film has already wrapped production, audiences have yet to catch a glimpse of the new take on the material. Whatever's in store for audiences, producer Sam Pressman says the upcoming project will "blow people away," while also teasing that this new chapter in the franchise could merely be the start of a sprawling franchise that can extend into a variety of other mediums.

"The Crow has been a very central and integral part of our company and I'm really proud of the progress and the work that has been done," Pressman shared with Deadline. "I think the movie is just going to blow people away. Our partners want to approach it in a very 360 way, whether it be video games, an animated series, or a universe, but it's got this cosmic legacy that can expand beyond a singular story."

He added, "We're finally at a point where we can really explore those other avenues because it's such a unique property in that it is not a studio film, it's not a Marvel film -- it's kind of an anti-Marvel film. I have the highest hopes for that and I really love what Molly Hassell has done in pushing it up the hill and Rupert Sanders is such a visionary."

While The Crow is expected sometime this year, it doesn't yet have a confirmed release date. We expect that will change soon. Keep tabs on ComicBook.com for updates.

FKA Twigs, Danny Houston, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Jordan Bolger star alongside Skarsg?rd, with the film having been written by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider and directed by Rupert Sanders. Like the original James O'Barr comic book and original 1994 movie, the film follows a man who was brutally killed coming back from the grave a year later to seek revenge against the thugs who killed him and his wife.

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Here's Where to Get The Funko Pop Drops For February 21st https://comicbook.com/gear/news/funko-pop-wednesdays-heres-where-to-get-the-drops-for-february-21/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:14:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 8d947866-6a1f-4773-a689-7fa84f393bfe In case you haven't noticed, Funko has been turning each Wednesday into a mini release event in recent months, dropping dozens of random figures mixed in with one or two standout waves, often with little or no fanfare. Because of this strategy, many of the new releases can fall through the cracks. The good news is that we're keeping track of it all so you don't have to.

Below you'll find a breakdown of the latest Funko Pop waves complete with direct pre-order links. Look for pre-orders to begin around 12pm ET and wrap up shortly thereafter. The list will update as new Funko Pops are added and exclusives will be highlighted. You can also keep tabs on the following retailer links as some will be slower to launch than others:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For February 21st:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For February 14th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For February 7th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 31st:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 24th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 17th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 10th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For January 5th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For December 20th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For December 13th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For December 6th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For November 29th:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For November 22nd:

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Funko Pop Pre-Orders For November 15th:

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Batman Year One Artist's Edition Is The Ultimate Version Of a Classic https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-year-one-artists-edition-is-the-ultimate-version-of-a-classic/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:12:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 6665f7dc-3302-42de-9b9e-fcc906d3556a 81cymv2yxyl-sl1500.jpg

Batman: Year One from writer Frank Miller and illustrator David Mazzucchelli is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential Batman stories of all-time. It reimagines Bruce Wayne's first year on the job as Batman in Gotham, depicting a man that is far from the iconic crime-fighter that he would eventually become. It's a story that every comic book fan should read, and one that is certainly worthy of a super fancy deluxe edition that Batman fans can cherish for years to come.

David Mazzucchelli's Batman Year One Artist's Edition is a hardcover edition collects Batman #404-407 (1986) and presents them in the same 14 x 21 inch size as most of the pages were originally drawn. It also features a new introduction by Mazzucchelli along with the complete collection of layouts, giving readers "true insight into a master storytellers process from initial spark to completed page".

Of course, a super fancy deluxe edition such as this will have a price tag to match. At the time of writing, Batman Year One Artist's Edition is available to pre-order right here on Amazon for $135, which is 10% off the $150 list price. It will arrive on your doorstep on July 16th, and if the price goes down further between now and then, pre-order customers will automatically get the biggest discount. Additional Artist Edition pre-orders include:

Official description of Batman: Year One: "Before Batman became synonymous with striking fear into the hearts of cowardly and superstitious criminals, there was just Bruce Wayne, an orphaned millionaire who was Gotham City's prodigal son by day and an angry vigilante by night. Despite his best efforts, Bruce knows that his nightly patrols have very little effect in making a difference in a city that has forgotten what justice is. In order to inspire real change, he will need to become something more than a man...he will need to become a symbol.

"Bruce isn't the only crusader trying to clean up the streets. Lieutenant James Gordon is a good cop who's tired of the corruption that has infiltrated every aspect of Gotham, including the GCPD. Together, these two might stand a chance of restoring some sense of order in Gotham City--if the mob or dirty cops don't take them out first!"

Note that Batman: Year One is available in a paperback graphic novel on Amazon for only $10. DC adapted "Batman: Year One" into a standalone, direct-to-video animated film released in 2011, with Ben McKenzie voicing Bruce Wayne / Batman and Bryan Cranston voicing Jim Gordon. You can order the 4K edition here on Amazon for $19.98.

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Disney Eats Collection Continues With a Pizza Party https://comicbook.com/gear/news/disney-eats-collection-12-months-of-park-treats-pizza/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:04:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 86d25874-fa85-48bc-a364-13f4a203f73f disney-eats-pizza-collection.jpg

With the Disney100 celebration concluded, it appears that Disney is going to be all about food in 2024. The theme started with the Stitch Attacks Snacks Collection, which will see the launch of a new plush each month through the year. They also have a larger Disney Eats Collection with a similar release schedule. In January, they dropped new apparel, accessories, home goods, and more centered around our favorite Disney Parks treats. In February, it's all about pizza.

You can shop the entire Disney Eats collection right here at the Disney Store. The pizza lineup includes a Loungefly bag, spirit jersey, and an ear headband embellished with everyone's favorite gooey, cheesy snack. Note that shipping is free at the Disney Store on orders $75 or more using the code SHIPMAGIC at checkout.

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Wave 1 of the Disney Eats collection included items like Spirit Jersey, a popcorn box crossbody bag, and an ice cream sandwich scented pillow. There's even a woven shirt and Crocs clogs that are crammed with images of the following Parks treats: a pineapple swirl, turkey leg, Mickey Mouse waffle, Mickey Mouse caramel apple, pop corn, Mickey Mouse ice cream sandwich, churros, Mickey Mouse donut, pizza, Mickey Mouse burger and Mickey Mouse ice cream bar. A full breakdown of the collection can be found below.

Again, the Disney Eats Collection is a 12-month affair, with each month featuring a new theme. Look out for a macaron collection in March. You can keep tabs on all of the monthly drops at the Disney Eats hub.

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Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary X-Men Colossus and Juggernaut 2-Pack Is Back https://comicbook.com/gear/news/marvel-legends-80th-anniversary-x-men-colossus-and-juggernaut-2-pack-is-back/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:02:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 24bd2349-ee2b-430b-8d84-854d7c11c6ba 81brrubrjnl-ac-sl1500.jpg

Hasbro has been rummaging through their 2019 offerings for Marvel Legends reissues, starting with two Deadpool figures last week. Today they've added the X-Men Colossus & Juggernaut 2-Pack, which was released as part of the Marvel Comics 80th anniversary celebration. Currently it fetches prices of $125 or higher from third parties, but you can ignore all that and get one for your collection at the current retail price during this limited relaunch window.

Pre-orders for the Marvel Legends 80th Anniversary X-Men Colossus & Juggernaut 2-Pack are available right here at Entertainment Earth for $74.99 (free US shipping on orders $79). The set includes two 6-inch scale figures, as well as alternate head and alternate hands accessories. While you're at it you might want to check out the wave of Marvel Legends figures that Hasbro has launched for the upcoming X-Men '97 series on Disney+ as well as the Marvel Legends Zabu Build-A-Figure wave that's set to launch on February 22nd.

Who Is Voicing the X-Men in X-Men '97?

X-Men '97 features the voices of original X-Men: The Animated Series cast members Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Alison Sealy-Smith, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher, Adrian Hough, Alyson Court, and Christopher Britton. The X-Men team includes Wolverine (Dodd), Storm (Smith), Rogue (Zann), Beast (Buza), Cyclops (Ray Chase), Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale), Jubilee (Holly Chou), Bishop, and Morph.

"This is the first X-Men title produced by Marvel Studios," Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios' Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, said when announcing X-Men '97. "What an amazing first step to reintroduce audiences to the X-Men with a look at one of the most pinnacle eras of the X-Men comics, which was the '90s."

Added Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, VP of Animation at Marvel Studios, "As an animated show, the original X-Men was the forerunner to some amazing action series. Everyone that is making X-Men '97, top-down, is a fan. On this project, instinctually, we knew exactly what this is. To bring this series forward and pick up that baton, and not just keep running at the same pace, but to really elevate. That's the responsibility."

X-Men '97 hits Disney+ on March 20th. You can watch the trailer right here.

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Nerf Gelfire Blasters are Dirt Cheap Today Only https://comicbook.com/gear/news/nerf-gelfire-blasters-are-dirt-cheap-today-only/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:43:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 84633a71-5548-42f1-8ef7-11979b6af108 71x7wpwkahl-ac-sl1500.jpg

Nerf fans that want to get into the Gelfire series have a pretty fantastic opportunity to do so thanks to a huge Amazon sale that discounts the blasters by as much as 67%. Just keep in mind that many of these deals aren't expected to last beyond today. A breakdown is as follows:

Nerf notes that "the GELFIRE rounds are water-hydrated rounds that burst upon impact - much like when a blown bubbles bursts leaving a barely perceptible residue. The rounds and their residue are not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats. In addition, based on our environmental studies, the GELFIRE rounds do not pose an adverse impact to the environment when used as intended."

"As an exclusive to NERF, the patented innovations in the NERF PRO GELFIRE MYTHIC blaster pave the way for a new NERF blaster category, further cementing NERF as a leading social, active play lifestyle brand," said Adam Kleinman, SVP & GM, NERF, Hasbro. "We have such a wide variety of NERF products available for fans of all ages, and the NERF Pro GelFire Mythic blaster is the perfect addition for fans desiring high-energy, action-packed NERF experiences. Outdoor play and competitive sports fans are going to love the new NERF Pro GelFire Mythic Blaster."

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Betrayal at The House on The Hill 3rd Edition Gets a Massive Lightning Deal https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/betrayal-at-the-house-on-the-hill-3rd-edition-gets-a-massive-lightning-deal/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:20:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 6317134f-109c-48a6-b209-2bfca4cb800a betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill-3rd-edition-top.jpg

If you haven't picked up the 3rd edition of the Betrayal at House on the Hill, now would be the time. Amazon is running a lightning deal on the popular board game that drops the price to $27.30, or 51% off list. As a lightning deal, it will disappear after being fully claimed or when the clock runs out, so secure a copy right here on Amazon while you can.

Note that Werewolf's Journey Blood on the Moon and Evil Reigns in The Wynter's Pale expansions are also available on Amazon, and the latter is also on sale currently.

In the 3rd edition of the Betrayal at House on the Hill, you and your friends will explore a creepy old house where evil might lurk in any room. The more you explore, the higher the odds are of triggering the haunt. In the midst of the chaos that ensues, one player will turn against the rest of the party, and it will become a battle of survival. For starters, the Third Edition features updated art and unpainted miniatures, but the most interesting updates involve the gameplay. Hasbro notes:

See Betrayal at House on the Hill on Amazon

"We've also moved away from the Haunt matrix that determined how the game would twist and change when the Haunt was rolled. Instead, players now choose a Scenario card that reflects why their characters have come to the house. When the Haunt is rolled, players will compare the Omen drawn to a chart on the back of the Scenario card to determine which Haunt will be played."

Many other changes have been made, including 50 unique and original haunts, house features with modern touches (such as spotty cell service... the horror!), a Reluctant Traitor rule, and numerous items, omens, and events original to this version of the Betrayal at House on the Hill game. We gave it a 4.5 out of 5 in our review calling it "the best version yet".

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The Seven Deadly Sins Funko Pops Adds Possessed Meliodas and Diamond Ban Exclusives https://comicbook.com/anime/news/the-seven-deadly-sins-funko-pops-wave-exclusives/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:08:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 8804ec48-97c4-43e8-9536-ba9097b65235 psx-20240219-100727.jpg

Funko's weekly Pop figure drops recently added a second wave of figures inspired by The Seven Deadly Sins that includes a Jumbo-sized Diane, Meliodias with Hawk, Gowther, Merlin, Estarossa, and Zeldris. However, fans have had to be patient for the Possessed Meliodias Funko Shop exclusive. The wait ends today!

The Seven Deadly Sins Possessed Meliodias Funko exclusive launches today, February 19th at 9:30am PT / 12:30 pm ET here at the Funko Shop. You will also be able to find the Diamond Ban exclusive here at the Funko Shop at that time. Details on the rest of the Pops in the Seven Deadly Sins lineup can be found below.

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The Seven Deadly Sins Funko Pop Wave 1 drops include Meliodas, Ban, Elizabeth, King, and more. A breakdown can be found below, and exclusives are highlighted.

What to Know About Four Knights of the Apocalypse

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse will air on Netflix January 31st. For those not familiar with The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, the series began in January 2021 under creator Nakaba Suzuki. The series acts as a sequel to The Seven Deadly Sins as the new story takes place years after Meliodas marries Elizabeth and disbands his group.

As for this new series, The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse tells the story of a boy named Percival as he discovers a prophecy was made concerning him. The boy is destined to become one of four knights fated to end the world. Targeted by Camelot, Percival must find the other knights of the prophecy to stop it from happening, and he does so with the help of a Liones knight named Lancelot.

If you want to brush up on The Seven Deadly Sins ahead of this sequel's launch, it is pretty easy to find! The hit series is streaming on Netflix exclusively. So for those wanting more information on The Seven Deadly Sins, you can read its official synopsis below:

"When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth-the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights-too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn't even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins' strength been exaggerated...?"

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Guilty Gear Strive 25th Anniversary PS5 Collector's Edition Is Up For Pre-Order https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/guilty-gear-strive-25th-anniversary-ps5-collectors-edition-is-up-for-pre-order/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:03:00 +0000 Sean Fallon d09d0eed-f1aa-44b6-a9a5-f614ff7619d9 71tcpjcckql-sl1500.jpg

The acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise from developer Arc System Works turned 25 last year, but fans are getting a belated birthday gift in the form of this special collector's edition release that includes Guilty Gear Strive - Daredevil Edition (PS5), an art book, the original soundtrack on CD, special packaging, and more.

Pre-orders for the Guilty Gear Strive 25th Anniversary Edition are available now here on Amazon priced at $109.99 with a release date set for March 29th. The full list of box contents includes the following:

See Guilty Gear Strive 25th Anniversary Edition on Amazon
  • Guilty Gear Strive- base game (PS5)
  • Guilty Gear Strive Season 1 pass
  • Guilty Gear Strive Season 2 pass
  • Guilty Gear Strive Season 3 pass
  • GGST Guilty Gear 25th Anniversary Colors
  • Guilty Gear Strive Artworks Archive Book
  • Original soundtrack on CD
  • Steelbook case
  • Collector's box

The official description reads: "Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting video game developed and published by Arc System Works. It is the seventh mainline installment of the Guilty Gear series, and the 25th overall. A new Guilty Gear - Introducing the new Wall Break mechanic, sounds that bring you into the thick of the fight, thrilling camera angles and updated graphics! Enjoy a complete reconstruction of the Guilty Gear series in this fun installment."

"Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, Guilty Gear -Strive- upholds the series' reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay."

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The Batman Beyond 25th Anniversary Comic Book Compendium Is On Sale Now https://comicbook.com/gear/news/the-batman-beyond-comic-book-compendium-preorder-amazon/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:07:00 +0000 Sean Fallon a684e863-d434-42f3-8388-e1efd390ba61 aaaaadafasaeafsd.jpg

Did you know that Batman Beyond is more than just a fantastic animated series? It has been adapted in comic book form several times, including a six-issue miniseries in 1999 and a 24 issue run that concluded in 2001. The Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classics Compendium 25th Anniversary Edition collects all of these comics in a single volume for the first time. It even includes Batman's guest appearance in Superman Adventures #64 as a bonus.

The 752-page Batman Beyond Compendium is available to pre-order here on Amazon for $59.99 with a release date set for March 5th. We wouldn't be surprised to see a discount on this title before the book ships, and if that happens all pre-orders will automatically get it.

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Of course, you can't go and by the comic book compendium without owning the original animated series. That said, the Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Blu-ray box set will keep you occupied for a whopping 1092 minutes thanks to the fact that it includes 52 episodes on Blu-ray and digital, two discs of bonus content (including a remastered version of the feature-length film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker), 15 featurettes and audio commentary from executive producer Bruce Timm on four episodes, and more. At the time of writing, you can grab the Batman Beyond set here on Amazon for $36.59 (48% off), which makes it quite a deal when compared to the book.

A full breakdown of the special features on the Batman Beyond set can be found below.

  • Knight Immortal (All-New Featurette) - A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight's 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.
  • "Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn" (Featurette) - Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne's relationship with the young hero as he mentors a new Dark Knight for modern times.
  • Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (Feature-Length Film) - The beloved hit animated film from 2000 is included in the box set - fully remastered for your enjoyment.
  • Audio Commentaries - Enlightening audio commentaries by filmmakers and voice actors for four key episodes: "Rebirth, Part 1"; "Shriek"; "Splicers"; and "The Eggbaby."
  • Featurettes - A dozen inside looks at the genesis, production and effects of Batman Beyond.

Note that the remaster applies to all but 11 episodes that have been damaged over time and have been "Smart Rezzed" to improve their quality. These episodes include "Eyewitness," "Final Cut," "The Last Resort," "Armory," "Sneak Peek," "The Eggbaby," "Zeta," "Plague," "April Moon," "Sentries of the Lost Cosmos" and "Speak No Evil. Warner Bros. describes this process as follows:

"The process provides for significant enhanced resolution and improvement of the original source material in converting from standard to high definition, though it does sacrifice horizontal lines for clearer image and color representation. While still a marked improvement over the original video, viewers will notice a slight difference between the Remastered and the Up-Rezzed final footage."

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McFarlane Toys Batman, Green Lantern, and Aquaman Figures Launch With a Digital Collectible https://comicbook.com/comics/news/mcfarlane-toys-batman-green-lantern-and-aquaman-figures-launch-with-a-digital-collectible/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:06:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 4d3ad2ad-149f-486c-b221-9856354c9425 psx-20240216-100055.jpg

McFarlane Toys / DC Direct is set to launch 7-inch scale figures of Rebirth Batman, a classic Aquaman, and a Silver Age Hal Jordan Green Lantern that come with a McFarlane Toys Digital Collectible. What's more, they will include accessories like swappable heads for Batman and Aquaman. Fans will undoubtedly be excited to get the classic Hal Jordan and Aquaman especially, though all three figures look great.

If you agree, the figures are expected to launch today, February 16th at 9am PT / 12pm ET here at Entertainment Earth and here on Amazon. Note that US shipping is free on orders $79+ at EE, and odds are their will be a case option for collectors via their link.

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Speaking of McFarlane Toys Green Lantern figures, they recently launched the Kilowog Green Lantern of Bolovax Vik / Sector 674 and Kyle Rayner Green Lantern 2-pack that you can only find here on Amazon priced at $69.99 while they last. It's set to arrive on March 31st, and you won't be charged until it ships.

In addition to the 7-inch scale figures (which means that Kilowog is considerably larger), the set includes figure stands, 2 power batteries, hammer, chest armor, 2 swords, an extra hand, and art cards.

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In other recent, McFarlane Toys news, they launched the Kenner Super Powers wave 7 lineup which includes four new figures along with Braniac's Skull Ship and Blue Beetle's The Bug Aerial Mobile Headquarters vehicles. Pre-order details can be found below. Again, US shipping is free at Entertainment Earth on orders $79+.

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Liquid Death Launches The Dreaded Death Dust (Review) https://comicbook.com/irl/news/liquid-death-launches-the-dreaded-death-dust-review/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Sean Fallon e6d5ce60-3e67-42ae-adeb-42ee17315513 liquid-death-dust.jpg

Liquid Death may have made drinking water badass, but no amount of marketing can change the fact that water is a bit boring the flavor department. Enter Death Dust electrolyte drink mix. Now you can spice up your Liquid Death with Severed Lime, Mango Chainsaw, and Convicted Melon flavors, which are the same that can be found in their sparkling water lineup. These packets include a mix of vitamins and minerals that will help give you a healthy boost and support hydration and recovery after a workout.

Each serving of Death Dust includes vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, B12 along with 300mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium and 40mg of magnesium. Note that there are 35 calories per serving with 8g of sugar from cane sugar and dextrose along with the sodium, so these packets are not something that you'll want to slam continuously throughout the day (especially if you're idle). However, if you take a look at the nutrition facts on a bottle of Gatorade you'll appreciate what Liquid Death has done here.

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Of course, one of the big questions is - how do they taste? I've never tried their sparkling water lineup, so I can't comment on how similar they are. However, I can say that the flavor of these packets was pleasant and on the medium to mild side mixed with 16 oz of water. The directions suggest mixing the packets with 16-20 oz, but the flavor might be a little too mild for some on the high end. Personally, the flavor level was just right for me as I don't enjoy beverages that are overly sweet.

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Death Dust packets are available here on Amazon priced at $17.99 for a 12 pack that includes all three flavors. Are there cheaper and even healthier ways to flavor your water? Yes, absolutely. Are any of those methods cooler than Death Dust? Don't be ridiculous. Just look at the artwork on the packaging in the image above. Does your Crystal Light have that? I don't think so. The only problem is that there's no point in drinking a Liquid Death product if you're not seen drinking a Liquid Death product, so we highly suggest adding a packet to a can or, shockingly, to regular uncool water in one of Liquid Death's awesome reusable bottles.

See Liquid Death Death Dust on Amazon

And don't forget that a portion of Liquid Death's proceeds goes to nonprofits who are helping to fight plastic pollution and bringing clean drinking water to those in need. Liquid Death may be a marketing gimmick, but it's a fun one with a positive message. If it helps you stay hydrated and avoid sugary junk beverages than it's a gimmick well worth falling for.

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Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Escape From Order 66 Set Has Arrived (Exclusive) https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-the-vintage-collection-escape-from-order-66-set-has-arrived-exclusive/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 53c5baa7-3f64-44fa-b258-79fe0345d481 star-wars-tvc-escape-from-order-66-1.jpg

Hasbro's latest Star Wars: The Vintage Collection release is a 4-pack inspired by Season 7 of The Clone Wars, and it's no coincidence that it's debuting here on ComicBook.com just days away from the Disney+ The Bad Batch Season 3 premiere on February 21st. The set includes 3.75-inch scale figures of Ahsoka Tano (Siege of Mandalore), R7-A7, CH-33P (Cheep) and RG-G1 (G-G) along with Ahoska Tano lightsaber accessories.

Specifically, the set is inspired by one of the most pivotal moments in Star Wars history. After the Order 66 Jedi purge was enacted, Ahsoka Tano teamed up with the droids in this set and succeeded in removing Clone Captain Rex's inhibitor chip, thereby freeing him from Palpatine's command. You'll be able to pick up the Escape From Order 66 TVC set starting today, February 15th at 10am PT / 1pm ET right here on Amazon, where it will be an exclusive pre-order priced at $64.99. It will arrive on your doorstep this Summer.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 Cast and Release Date

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 stars Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad!) as the voice of every Bad Batch member and Michelle Ang (Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462) as Omega. The cast also includes Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld), Noshir Dalal (It's Pony), and Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws).

See the Star Wars TVC Escape From Order 66 Set On Amazon

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is executive produced by Dave Filoni (Ahsoka, The Mandalorian), Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Brad Rau (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance), Jennifer Corbett (Star Wars Resistance, NCIS) and Carrie Beck (Ahsoka, The Mandalorian), with Josh Rimes (Star Wars Resistance, Star Wars: Visions) as co-executive producer and Alex Spotswood (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) as senior producer. Rau is also the supervising director, with Corbett as the head writer.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 debuts its first three episodes on Wednesday, February 21st, on Disney+. Here's the entire episode release schedule:

Season 3 Episode Schedule:

  • ? 2/21: Episode 301 "Confined," Episode 302 "Paths Unknown," Episode 303 "Shadows of Tantiss" (debut)
  • ? 2/28: Episode 304 "A Different Approach"
  • ? 3/6: Episode 305 "The Return"
  • ? 3/13: Episode 306 "Infiltration" & Episode 307 "Extraction"
  • ? 3/20: Episode 308 "Bad Territory"
  • ? 3/27: Episode 309 "The Harbinger"
  • ? 4/3: Episode 310 "Identity Crisis" & Episode 311 "Point of No Return"
  • ? 4/10: Episode 312 "Juggernaut"
  • ? 4/17: Episode 313 "Into the Breach"
  • ? 4/24: Episode 314 "Flash Strike"
  • ? 5/1: Episode 315 "The Cavalry Has Arrived" (finale)
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It's Adventure Time For a New Wardrobe https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/its-adventure-time-for-a-new-wardrobe/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:30:00 +0000 Sean Fallon e09c1867-8157-4701-b93d-d78f54ad20d1 psx-20240215-102322.jpg

Following a Cartoon Network fashion collection that launched at sister site BoxLunch last month, Hot Topic has debuted a new collection inspired by the iconic animated series Adventure Time. Granted, there have been countless Adventure Time apparel releases over the years, but Hot Topic has cooked up something special here. It's loaded with awesome pieces like the Marceline and Princess Bubblegum heart hoodie, the blood red button-up that's embellished with Marceline patches, and the BMO shortalls.

The collection also includes mom jeans with a Lumpy Space Princess print, a Finn and Jake cardigan, and a hoodie that features the whole crew. You can browse through the entire lineup here at Hot Topic, where everything is currently 20% off. Note that many of the pieces also come in plus sizes. Direct links are available below.

To celebrate the new collection, Hot Topic has launched the Hot Topic x Adventure Time Flyaway Instagram Sweepstakes which offers participants a prize package that includes a weekend stay at the Adventure Time Dream Suite at the Cartoon Network Hotel. Everything that you need to know about how to enter can be found here.

Adventure Time: Fionna And Cake Will Return

Fionna And Cake's first season was a MAX exclusive, as the series took a decidedly darker approach to the original Adventure Time story. While not confirmed where or when the second season will debut, plenty of Adventure Time fans will be happy to hear the news of the duo's return.

In an interview with Variety last year, Fionna and Cake co-creator Adam Muto discussed the possibility of Fionna and Cake's future and the future of Adventure Time, "The future of "Fionna and Cake," and the "Adventure Time" franchise as a whole, is still in the brainstorming phase. My hope is that this series did well enough that they feel like they can invest in future seasons. What shape that takes, if that's a 'Fionna & Cake' Season 2 or it's more of an anthology kind of approach and we focus on another character, is still kind of up in the air... There's a running list of what we think could work as a series, what we think could work as a miniseries or a special."

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Marvel Iron Man x CASETiFY Collection Is On Sale Now https://comicbook.com/gear/news/marvel-iron-man-x-casetify-collection-includes-a-helmet-airpods-case-buy/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:41:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 4e2c46e0-5625-4d5d-81d5-685b283c98ad
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CASETiFY, purveyors of high-end cases and accessories for iPhone and Android, have teamed up with Marvel once again on a collection that's all about Iron Man. This includes Impact, Ultra Impact, Mirror, Clear, Impact Ring Stand, Bounce, and Ultra Bounce Cases with designs that take inspiration from Iron Man's mask and suit, Arc Reactor, and more.

Generally, the highlight of a Casetify collaboration is a special AirPods case, and the Iron Man collection is no different. An Iron Man Mask Collectible AirPods Case will be available with the collection, and it comes complete with light up eyes. It can be yours for $122.

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In addition to the AirPods case, you'll also find Iron Man-style cardholder stands, power banks, wireless chargers, AirTag holders, ring holders, grip stands, charging docks ,and cases for MacBook, and iPad. All of the products in the collection retail between $38 and $122, and you can find them right here at the Casetify website. Additional images are available in the gallery below.

Will Robert Downey Jr. Return To Marvel?

Robe Lowe revently spoke to Downey on his Literally! podcast. During their conversation, the Marvel star seemed game to talk about his stint in the MCU. His phone rang and low asked if that was Marvel calling to get them back in the game. Downey would laugh that off, but he did admit that the call might be coming sooner than he anticipated. Audiences have unbridled nostalgia for the infinity Saga. (Really, they probably have some nostalgia for anything before 2020...) Well, when the time to negotiate that contract comes up, Lowe has some advice for Iron Man.

See the Iron Man Collection at Castify

"You know what I say? That phone is going to ring, baby, and I want to be on that call. I want to be negotiating for you," Lowe told his friend. "I know what your deal is. Here's what you do. You go, 'I'll come back and I'll play Tony Stark for you guys again since you f-cked everything up. But I want a gazillion dollars. I know what that number should be, and I want first dollar gross of every ensuing movie.' That's what I would do."

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Pokemon Makes Psyduck the World's Most Eligible Bachelor for Valentine's Day https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-psyduck-valentines-day-commercial/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:02:00 +0000 Evan Valentine f16a5265-cbaa-46bb-8bb7-0dcee871e894

Pokemon has released its fair share of merchandise in its history, with the anime/gaming franchise routinely being one of the biggest money-makers in both mediums. While cards, apparel, video games, and more have been hot sellers, a life-sized recreation of Psyduck has caught the eye of many Pokemon fans. To celebrate Valentine's Day, The Pokemon Company has taken the opportunity to create a unique commercial for the plushie that brings to life the hare-brained psychic pocket monster.

Psyduck has long been a part of the anime adaptation, arriving early thanks to its part as a part of Generation One. When the befuddled creature ran into Ash Ketchum and his friends, he became a part of Misty's crew, even though the former Gym leader wanted nothing to do with it. Psyduck would routinely take the opportunity to break loose of its Pokeball, much to the chagrin of Misty, and despite being a part of the anime for so long, didn't increase its power by any stretch of the imagination. Now that Misty has departed the series with Ash Ketchum to give way to Liko and Roy taking the lead of the anime, Psyduck has yet to play a prominent role though is sure to play some role in Pokemon's future.

Psyduck: The World's Most Eligible Bachelor

The Pokemon Company released a hilarious new trailer for the life-sized Psyduck, which is currently available for pre-order. Here's how the company describes the pocket monster recreation, "Ready to add some charming confusion to your living room, collection display, or workspace? Clutching its head in perpetual perplexity, this Psyduck Pok? Plush features a jumbo 31-inch height based on the in-game Pok?dex. Send it into a pretend Pok?mon battle, or pose it somewhere within sight so it can keep you smiling!"

The Psyduck plushie retails for around $325 USD, and stands at nearly three feet tall. The Pokemon Company is planning to start shipping these recreations this October, meaning fans will have the opportunity to get add this life-sized pocket monster later this year.

Which Pokemon would you love to see receive a life-sized plushie of? Do you think Liko and Roy will capture a Psyduck of their own in the future of Pokemon Horizons? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of Psyduck.

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The Disney Store Brand Returns With Avengers Campus Merch https://comicbook.com/gear/news/the-disney-store-brand-returns-with-avengers-campus-merch/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:49:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 737664e2-1b6e-46bc-8fa1-6518b1f7efe7 1814047620024-1.jpg

Originally created for the Avengers Campus at Disneyland, the Ghost-Spider Interactive Remote Control Bot is now available to order online here at the newly rebranded Disney Store (formerly shopDisney) for $79.99. Features include a full range of movement, crouch mode, light-up eyes, sounds, and more. Inside that link you'll also find various Spider-Bot tactical upgrades. The full list of features includes the following:

  • Includes Ghost-Spider Bot and Remote Control
  • Forward, backward and 360? movement
  • Crouch mode
  • Light-up eyes
  • Sound features
  • Self-destruct button
  • Projector Shield projects Ghost-Spider
  • Battle game play with other Spider-Bots*
  • Works with tactical upgrades**
  • Includes accessory shield
  • Remote Control features include Deluxe Blaster button, Standard Blaster button, Digital Life Meter, Self Destruct button, Projector Shield button, and Crouch button
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Note that The Disney Store also launched Miles Morales Goggles online, and they can be ordered right here for $59.99. Like the Ghost-Spider Bot, these goggles have fun electronic features. Specifically, the lenses are covered with red LEDs that are programed to scroll through 15 different digital sequences that mimic expressions.

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As for the rebranding, the return of the Disney Store will undoubtedly delight longtime Disney fans who have fond memories of their brick-and-mortar locations. It should also delight fans of logical decisions. If you are one of those fans, you can pick up some new Disney Store-branded apparel to celebrate the relaunch right here.

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Classic Mechagodzilla Funko Pop Exclusive Will Win The Battle With Your Wallet https://comicbook.com/anime/news/classic-mechagodzilla-funko-pop-exclusive-will-win-the-battle-with-your-wallet/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:06:00 +0000 Sean Fallon f5b88cf9-80a6-4f33-a44b-95eb5d247988 99384e0db0614e528387cc564a77d7a1xl.jpg

Funko launched a Mechagodzilla Funko Pop back in 2021 that was based on the character's appearance in Godzilla vs. Kong. With the sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire hitting theaters on March 29th, they're delivering the first Mechagodzilla Funko Pop that's inspired by his classic look.The results are absolutely fantastic, so we have no doubt that fans will be clamoring to get their hands on one. The only place you can do that is right here at Entertainment Earth where it has launched as an exclusive.

Note that US shipping is free on orders $79+ at Entertainment Earth, so you might want to check out the other Pop drops that Funko released today. You can also take a look at the recent wave of Funko Pops inspired by Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire below.

First appearing in the 1974 film Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla, the mechanical kaiju was an alien from outer space that challenged the king of the monsters in combat. Mechagodzilla's backstory was tweaked in subsequent appearances, making him a product of the government that was created to fight Godzilla and defend Japan.

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Funko Pops:

See the Mechagodzilla Exclusive Funko Pop at Entertainment Earth

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Release Date

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is going to start hitting theaters beginning on March 29th, which is an earlier release than originally announced. Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard returns to direct the follow up with Simon Barrett writing the script. Returning MonsterVerse franchise stars confirmed for the film include Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes, and Kaylee Hottle as Jia. As for what to expect from the next major entry in the MonsterVerse, Legendary Entertainment teases the plot of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as such:

"This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence - and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins, and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever."

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New Demon Slayer Funko Pops Include Muscle Mouse, Tengen, Aoi, Daki and More https://comicbook.com/anime/news/new-demon-slayer-funko-pops-include-muscle-mouse-tengen-aoi-daki-and-more/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:03:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 7a563355-8d50-42b0-9a5f-1f21deeb7cfa psx-20240214-120033.jpg

This week's anime Funko Pop drops are all about One Piece and Demon Slayer, with the latter getting a full wave that includes a Muscle Mouse exclusive, Aoi and Tengen with Chase variants, Daki, Kimono versions of Tanjirio, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, and more. Pre-orders are available via the links below. Note that US shipping is free at Entertainment Earth on orders $79+.

How to Watch Demon Slayer Movie 2024

Releasing across theaters in the United States and Canada on February 23rd with both Japanese and English language dubbed audio, tickets are now on sale for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-. As for what to expect from the new movie event, Aniplex and Crunchyroll tease the event as such:

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature 'A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light' (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko's triumph over the sun. Seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences."

Demon Slayer: What Is the Infinity Castle Arc?

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc runs from Chapter 128 through 136 of Gotoge's original manga series, and without giving too much away, the final chapter of the arc leads to a massive cliffhanger that immediately starts the Infinity Castle arc. This could make for one heck of a cliffhanger to leave fans waiting for Season 5 in the future, or it could end up sneakily happening this Spring. Rather than being an abrupt cliffhanger after weeks of training episodes, the final episodes of this season could use the start of those final battles to properly set the stage for a new season.

Importantly, there are only two more arcs before Demon Slayer ends so it's a matter of how the anime decides to tackle them. The Infinity Castle arc runs for 47 chapters as the longest arc in the manga overall, and leads to the final battle arc which is half that length. Depending on how the anime adapts this material, this easily could be another two or three seasons (or maybe even a grand finale movie).

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc will then fully premiere Season 4 some time later this Spring, but has yet to announce a concrete release date as of the time of this writing. if you are not caught up with Demon Slayer ahead of season four, don't sweat. The show is easy to find online as Crunchyroll and Hulu are streaming seasons one through three.

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One Piece Yamato Man Beast Form Funko Pops Join Luffy Gear 5, Katakuri, and More https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-funko-pops-luffy-gear-5-yamato-man-beast-form/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:02:00 +0000 Sean Fallon 72eca81a-8320-494b-9630-4b53a22924f9 psx-20240214-114026.jpg

Needless to say, it's a good time to be a One Piece fan. The live action One Piece series recently burned it up on Netflix and the Wano Country arc wrapped after 4 years. Funko also released yet another wave of Pop figures last week that includes figures of Carrot, Katakuri, Luffy Gear 5 (with a chance at a GITD Chase), and a super-sized Kaido in Man Beast Form. This week, they've added a gorgeous Pop of Yamato (Man Beast Form) in standard and exclusive variants. Pre-orders for all of these Pops can be found below.

The new One Piece Funko Pop wave follows hot on the heels of a series of figures inspired by the Wano arc, and you can find details about that wave below.

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Details on the One Piece wave that debuted last year during Funko Fair 2023 can be found below.

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After a long absence the Straw Hat crew came back in Funko Pop form for Funko Fair 2023 with a collection that includes the Red Hawk Luffy (with chance at a glow Chase) AAA Anime exclusive, the Deluxe Hungry Big Mom, a super-sized Kaido, Roronoa Zora, Jinbe (with Chase), and more.

Pre-orders for the AAA Anime exclusive and common One Piece Funko Pops are available here at Entertainment Earth. A full breakdown is available below, and exclusives are highlighted. You can keep tabs on all of the Funko Fair 2023 releases right here via our master list.

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One Piece's Plans for 2024

During Jump Festa 2023, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda teasing the anime and manga's plans for 2024, "Wano reached its emotional conclusion and now we're heading to Egghead!!..'Course that doesn't mean I'll be sittin' on my hands when it comes to the manga. So many characters went through some significant challenges this year. Their world can be a truly terrifying place. If Luffy and crew manage to make it out of Egghead safe and sound...do you think they might go to...THAT island? I mean, I thought up a route for them that doesn't involve it but...I'm not sure I could stop Luffy, even if I wanted to."

Then Oda dropped a massive tease for something big coming in the franchise this year, "If they do go, you that means there's gonna be a no-holds-barred struggle to obtain...THAT thing! And last but not least...the long awaited clash between THAT PERSON and THAT OTHER PERSON just might have an unexpected outcome! It's time! Get hype for next year's One Piece and the anime's 25th anniversary celebration!"

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