Coming Soon: Voltron LEGO Ideas Set

The greatest Lego set for Voltron fans is almost here.  Everyone knew it was going to eventually go to production the day it was spotted on the LEGO Ideas site.  Fans have been waiting a long time so we are glad it’s finally here.  So, if you are looking to add this bad boy to your collection there are a few dates to keep in mind.  The set is due for a wide release in Lego stores and online August 1st.  Lego VIPs get a head start and can start ordering July 23rd.  For the lucky attendees of SDCC, there will be a limited number available to purchase there too.  (more…)

Revealed: NECA Predator (2018) Ultimate Fugitive Predator

Now that the Predator(s) have been revealed fully in the new red band trailer, NECA can now let the cat out of the bag and start revealing their figures.  The first revealed is the Ultimate Fugitive Predator.  Pretty sure he gets his name because he gets chased the whole trailer after breaking out of the lab.  They have a second figure that has yet to be revealed.  One would guess it’s the other big nasty Predator from the trailer.  Hopefully we get a look soon.  They are both currently up for pre-order at Entertainment Earth.  You can check out the full photo gallery and information from NECA’s website here.

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Laughing Prince Adam! A SDCC Exclusive from Super7

That viral video from a few years back is getting a bump in views today thanks to Super7. They announced today that they are bringing a Laughing Prince Adam Exclusive to SDCC this year. Check out their tweet below, it pretty much says it all. Also keep scrolling, that insperational video is down there too.

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Party City to open 50 pop-up toy stores alongside Halloween City after death of Toys R Us

With Toys R Us just literally days away from closing forever, retailers and investment firms are figuring out how to fill the void in the market.  Well it seems Party City might have an idea.  According to USA Today, Party City plans to open about 50 temporary toy shops for the holiday season.

“The Elmsford, New York-based party goods retailer plans to locate temporary Toy City stores alongside its seasonal Halloween City stores. The stores will open in early September and stay open through the end of the traditional holiday shopping period.

The pop-up shop strategy aims to capitalize on the period during which toy sales are most lucrative. The company said the list of locations hasn’t been finalized.

With Halloween City and Toy City under one roof, the stores will average 12,000 square feet, Chief Financial Officer Dan Sullivan said in an interview.

About two-thirds of the floor space will be devoted to Halloween City until the spooky holiday is over. After Halloween, most of the space will gradually transition to Toy City for the rest of the holiday season. Workers will staff the entire shop.”

You can read the whole article from USA Today here. (more…)

Countdown to Mattel SDCC Exclusive Pre-Sale

Mattel’s first San Diego Comic-Con exclusives pre-sales will begin on Tuesday, June 26 at 10AM PT on MattelShop.com. There is a limit of four per item per customer, and pre-orders will only be available to those in the 48 contiguous states.

The San Diego Comic-Con Pre-Sale for Mattel Vault Gold Members starts at 10 a.m. PST on 6/25/18.

You can check out the countdown here.  You can also find out about becoming a Mattel Vault Gold Member here.   There is also a run down of Mattel’s SDCC exclusives here.  Also there are come cool random figures for sale or in stock on their site.   (more…)