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Hot Toys Announces Two New Military FiguresHot Toys Military Figures are among the finest in the sixth scale action figure arena. Hot Toys has just announced two new military figures scheduled to ship during the first quarter of 2008: The US Navy Seal Water Edge Operation MK43 Mod 0 12 inch figure and the US NSW Forces Desert Ops MK43 Mod 1 Gunner 12 inch figure. Both figures feature detailed and accurate uniforms and weapons, with bodies featuring multiple points of articulation.  Visit Alter Ego Comics for a wide selection of Hot Toys Military action figures. 03:52 - 1/6/2008Rambo Knife Replicas from Hollywood CollectiblesHollywood Collectibles, a manufacturer of high quality movie collectibles, has announced three new Rambo Collectibles:Rambo First Blood Knife Featured prominently in First Blood, this is an exact reproduction of the knife used by Sylvester Stallone in this classic action movie. Each knife measures 14" in overall length and features a top quality 420 stainless steel blade with slotted saw teeth, a hollow handle with survival kit, aluminum butt cap with precision compass and a double screwdriver guard. This museum quality replica has been hand crafted with pride from the finest materials available and comes complete with a top grain leather sheath and Certificate of Authenticity. Rambo First Blood II Knife Featured prominently in Rambo: First Blood Part II, this is an exact reproduction of the knife used by Sylvester Stallone in this classic action movie. Each knife measures 15½" in overall length and features a top quality 420 stainless steel blade with slotted saw teeth, a hollow handle with survival kit, aluminum butt cap with precision compass and a double screwdriver guard. This museum quality replica has been hand crafted with pride from the finest materials available and comes complete with a top grain leather sheath and Certificate of Authenticity. Rambo III Knife Featured prominently in Rambo III this is an exact reproduction of the knife used by Sylvester Stallone in this classic action movie. This is the first time ever that a full size licensed reproduction of the actual knife used in the movie has been available. Knives offered previously were actually scaled down replicas, substantially smaller and lighter than the actual knife used in the movie. This museum quality replica measures an impressive 18" in overall length has been hand crafted with pride from the finest materials available. Comes complete with top grain leather sheath and Certificate of Authenticity. Order these Rambo Knives at Alter Ego Comics today! 02:32 - 12/15/2007Aliens VS. Predator Requiem Toys Coming in 2008Aliens VS. Predator Requiem hits theaters on December 25, and Hot Toys has announced some great new AVP collectible toys to go along with the new film: Hot Toys' series of Movie Masterpiece model kits continues with the 'Aliens VS. Predator: Requiem' 16-inch Alien Warrior! This outstanding collectible model kit is 1:6 scale, as are Hot Toys' other 'Aliens VS Predator: Requiem' Movie Masterpiece model kits, the PredAlien and Predator! Features: * Unique 1:6 scale face hugger accessory * Bendable hands, thenar, and tail * Extendable set of inner jaws * 18 points of articulation  Hot Toys' series of Movie Masterpiece model kits continues with the 'Aliens VS. Predator: Requiem' 14-inch Predator! This highly detailed figure features a newly developed Predator body with complex skin pattern and 22 points of articulation, a fabric net body suit with detailed armor. This outstanding collectible model kit is 1:6 scale, as are Hot Toys' other 'Aliens VS Predator: Requiem' Movie Masterpiece model kits, the PredAlien and Alien Warrior! * Weapons: o Two Plasma Cannons o Whip o Rolled-up whip o Extendable spear o Shuriken o Closed Shurikens o Wrist blade with extendable blades o Wrist computer * Accessories: o Removable mask o Skull necklace o Neck wrap o Medical box o Chest belt o Display base featuring AVP:R logo and Predator nameplate  Hot Toys' series of Movie Masterpiece model kits continues with the 'Aliens VS. Predator: Requiem' 18-inch PredAlien! This outstanding collectible model kit is 1:6 scale, as are the other Hot Toys 'Aliens VS Predator: Requiem' Movie Masterpiece model kits, the Predator and Alien Warrior! Features: * Bendable hands, thenar, and tail * Extendable set of inner jaws * 20 points of articulation Sideshow Collectibles also has some high end AVP Requiem statues available to pre-order too:  Sideshow is proud to partner with Amalgamated Dynamics Inc (ADI) to bring you the Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem prop replica and maquette line. The line features some of the most advanced weaponry from the Predator's arsenal, as well as reproductions of the creatures from the film. Each prop replica and maquette is an exact reproduction of the original prop or design sculpture, as created by ADI for the film. The Predator Life-Size Bust is cast in high-quality polystone and fiberglass, and features soft polyurethane dreadlocks that are individually cast and attached to the bust. The piece is detailed with all the gruesome features of a Predator who has encountered the acid-blooded Xenomorphs many times before, complete with scarring, dead eye, and a missing mandible. Each piece is hand-cast, hand-finished, and hand-painted to exacting standards, then individually hand-numbered. Sideshow is proud to partner with Amalgamated Dynamics Inc (ADI) to bring you the PredAlien Maquette from Aliens VS Predator: Requiem. ADI was challenged with designing this new character to fit in the Alien and Predator franchise, and Sideshow is pleased to bring you this opportunity to own an exact reproduction of ADI's original maquette. The PredAlien Maquette is cast in high-quality polystone, and features all the fearsome details that went into designing the full-sized creature in the film. Each piece is hand-cast, hand-finished, and hand-painted to exacting standards, then individually hand-numbered.
03:12 - 12/2/2007TV Viewers Should Look to Comic Books for Their Weekly Fix of FictionTelevision watchers will soon have to look elsewhere for their weekly dose of fantasy and fiction due to the Writers Guild of America strike. According to an article on TVguide.com, most shows have 3-5 new episodes to air before they hit re-runs, and some shows, like NBC’s The Office, are done airing new shows after this week. Shows that were supposed to start in January, like 24 and Lost, may not air any new episodes during this TV season.
Have no fear, though. An entertainment medium that has been around longer than television is here to save the day – comic books. While the general public may still consider comic books to be for kids (there are still plenty of kids comics being published), the vast majority of comics today are written for adults. Most of the mainstream comic books published in the United States have content similar to a primetime television show. Readers will find action, drama, politics, romance, fantasy and more in the pages of today’s comics.
Many TV viewers may be surprised to find out that writers from some of their favorite shows are, and have been, writing comic books. Jeph Loeb is a Co-Executive Producer on Heroes and was formerly a producer/writer on Smallville and Lost. Loeb has been writing comic books for over 15 years, and has written nearly every major superhero character in comics, many in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic artwork seen in Heroes.
Brian K. Vaughn is a writer for Lost, and has created two very popular comic book series that are still going strong: Runaways for Marvel Comics and Y: The Last Man for Vertigo Comics.
Allan Heinberg is a writer/producer on Grey’s Anatomy, and has worked on Party of Five, Sex in the City, Gilmore Girls, and the OC. He has written Young Avengers for Marvel Comics and Wonder Woman for DC Comics.
Marc Guggenheim is a veteran TV writer for shows like The Practice, Law and Order, and Brothers and Sisters. He is currently writing the popular X-Man, Wolverine, for Marvel Comics.
The list of TV writers who have also written, or are writing, comic books goes on and on.
Not only are there some top notch writers from all mediums writing comic books, but there are also TV shows with continuing stories in comics. Joss Whedon, the writer/creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly is continuing all three of those TV series in comic book form. In fact, “Buffy: Season Eight,” is one of the best-selling comic books out today.
The Heroes graphic novel has just been released by DC Comics and contains all of the web-comics that ran during season one on NBC.com. This is all new material that most fans have never seen nor read.
Battlestar Galactica, arguably the best science fiction show on television, continues in comic book format every month. Star Trek, The Lone Ranger, The Terminator and Star Wars are just a few of the many TV/Movie properties that live on in comic books with new and original content.
So when TV reruns start, head down to your local comic book store and check out some of the best serialized fiction written by many of the people behind your favorite television shows. You may be surprised by what you’ll find.
09:47 - 11/13/2007Sideshow Collectibles Announces New Movie Monster CollectiblesSideshow Collectibles, creators of some of the coolest movie and TV collectibles on the planet, have just announced some exciting new Movie Monster Collectibles from some of the best horror movies ever!
02:29 - 11/2/2007The Force is Strong with Star Wars CollectiblesStar Wars celebrated 30 years in 2007, and with two new Star Wars television projects in the works for 2008 and 2009, it looks like Star Wars will continue to live on for years to come.Gentle Giant Studios has just announced some exciting new Star Wars Collectibles that will be released in June of 2008: Aayla Secura Mini Bust  Asajj Ventress and Count Dooku Statue Star Wars Animated Emperor Palpatine Maquette Shaak Ti Mini Bust Kotobukiya has also announced an exciting new Vinyl Statue shipping in March of 2008: Yoda VS. Palpatine Statue  Sideshow Collectibles continues their line of Star Wars Dioramas with the "Duel With Dooku" Statue:  And, finally, two fine art pieces round out this months offering of Star Wars Collectibles Bounty Hunters Unframed Giclee  Scoundrels Unframed Giclee 
03:19 - 10/23/2007New Marvel Statues from Bowen DesignsBowen Designs , a leader in the world of collectible statues and mini busts, has announced a number of new items shipping first quarter of 2008 featuring Marvel Comics characters . First up are three new Wolverine Statues : Wolverine Unmasked Statue: The only thing more frightening than the X-Man Wolverine leaping into battle with his claws unsheathed is the X-Man Wolverine leaping into battle, his face unmasked, with every bit of fury shown on his etched face! This 15 1/2" tall statue captures the enraged mutant charging into battle. Painted and ready to display. Wolverine Original Costume Statue: Sent by the Canadian government to track down the Incredible Hulk, the mutant known as Wolverine first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #180! This 15 1/2" tall statue depicts Wolverine in his original yellow and blue costume, leaping into battle against the Green Goliath! Painted and ready to display. Wolverine Classic Museum Statue: Berserker and loner, the Canadian anti-hero known as Wolverine has long been one of the most popular members of the X-Men! Now, Bowen Designs captures the majesty of the character in a 12" tall statue that displays Wolverine in his classic, familiar outfit! Painted and ready to display.Bowen Designs is also releasing the following mini busts: The Black Knight, Retro Black Knight and Stingray:    Pre-order these items and more at Alter Ego Comics today. 04:33 - 10/18/2007Family Board Game Fun"A family that plays together, stays together." Family Board Games are a great way to spend time with your children and help them to learn valuable skills at the same time. And, best of all, playing board games with your children can be a whole lot of fun.Traditional board games are educational, meaningful, and authentic hands-on activities. Parents can use Educational Board Games to motivate children to learn and practice academic skills and develop essential social and life skills such as: Math, Reading, History, Geography, Science, taking turns, sportsmanship, weighing choices, team work, patience and many other life skills. Some of the more popular board games today that are appropriate for children 6+ include, Apples to Apples , Blokus, Blink, Rumis, Hey That's My Fish and Gobblet. Older children and teenagers will enjoy Talisman, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne. These games are just as enjoyable for adults, and they never play the same way twice. Playing board games also provides some health benefits to you and your children. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, challenging your brain with mentally stimulating activities, (like playing board games), is great for your mind and can help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia. More quality family time, (like a family game night), often results in children with more self-esteem and better grades in school. Finally, according to RealNetworks, Inc., a casual games developer, playing board games is an excellent way to relax and relieve stress. So, the next time that you're thinking about buying the kids a new video game, why not find your local game/hobby store and try out some Family board games instead. You'll be glad that you did. 06:40 - 10/8/2007Diamond Select Toys Announces New Star Trek Collectibles for February 2008It's hard to believe that Star Trek has been around for 41 years. Five television series, 10 feature films, countless novels and comic books later, fans continue to hunger for new Star Trek material. An eleventh film, directed LOST creator, JJ Abrams, is scheduled to hit theaters in December of 2008, starring not one, but two actors playing Spock - Leonard Nimoy and Heroes Zachary Quinto.Star Trek Collectibles featuring characters from all incarnations of Star Trek, continue to be popular among fans. Diamond Select Toys is one of the few companies currently producing new Star Trek Collectibles and action figures, and they have just announced a few items due in stores in February 2008:
Keep checking the Movie Collectibles blog for the latest information on Star Trek Collectibles. 11:19 - 10/7/2007Firefly/Serenity Lives On With Unique CollectiblesFans of the TV show Firefly saw the impossible happen when the canceled series made it's way to the big screen as "Serenity" in the fall of 2005. Although the movie didn't make big bucks at the box office, it was praised by fans and critics alike as being one of the best science fiction films in recent memory.Very little licensed Serenity merchandise exists, but a number of companies have acquired the rights to produce some very nice collectibles based on the film. Museum Replicas, one of the premiere prop and historical weapon replica manufacturers in the world, has produced The Operative's Sword, The Reaver Sword and Axe Set, and the highlight of any Serenity fan's collection, a licensed Brown Coat. Diamond Select Toys is producing a series of statues of the Women of Serenity, including the already released River statue, and upcoming statues of Inara and Zoe. Finally, Dark Horse Comics is focusing on Serenity ornaments. Two versions of the Serenity ship have been released already, to be followed by Inara's Shuttle and a Reaver ship. Dark Horse has also released one Serenity comic book miniseries, "Those Left Behind," which takes place between the end of the TV series and the beginning of the film. A deluxe hardcover version of "Those Left Behind" is due in November, and another miniseries is scheduled for 2008. Both comic book series are being supervised by Firefly/Serenity creator, Joss Whedon. So, while the odds of seeing a Serenity 2 film or another Firefly TV series are slim to none, fans can get their fill of a variety of Serenity collectibles and show their support for this great franchise. 10:33 - 10/2/2007 |
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