SDCC 16 Exclusive DC Super Friends Thomas & Friends Minis Box Set

Mattel has started to unveil its massive slate of San Diego Comic-Con 2016 exclusives! Check out this killer SDCC 2016 Exclusive SDCC ‘16 Exclusive DC Super Friends Thomas & Friends Minis Box Set. This all ages collectible will retail for just $19.99 exclusively at MattyCollector SDCC booth. Here’s the set’s official description:

When trouble threatens, it’s up to the greatest heroes of all to save the day! Springing into action are Thomas as Superman and Diesel as Batman. This Thomas & Friends/DC Super Friends MINIS item for San Diego Comic Con 2016 features amazing transformations when Thomas as Clark Kent and Diesel as Bruce Wayne become their super heroic alter egos. Thrilling comic strip stories built into the package provide the reason for the heroes to shed their secret identities and don their familiar disguises. This highly collectible item follows on the heels of 2015’s popular San Diego Comic Con Thomas & Friends/DC Super Friends MINIS item and delivers the same action-packed, pop art fun in premium packaging, plus an exciting new feature that’s sure to thrill!

SDCC 16 Exclusive Suicide Squad “Tattoo” Joker Plush Figure by Bleacher Creatures

The Suicide Squad feature film is almost here, and The Blot is expecting a ton of epic SDCC 2016 exclusive tie-ins! The Suicide Squad onslaught kicks off with this adorable San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive Suicide Squad “Tattoo” Joker Plush Figure by Bleacher Creatures. This stylized 10” plush is based on The Joker’s latest big-screen appearance in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie. It’s just what the doctor ordered if you need to (affectionately) squeeze out your aggression after a long day. Limited to 2,500 pieces, this Comic-Con exclusive can be pre-ordered now at Entertainment Earth for $19.99 here.

SDCC 16 Exclusive Ghostbusters Lights & Sounds Mini Figure Box Set by Mattel

This summer the Ghostbusters return with an all new, all female paranormal team and some spooky cool ghosts. To commemorate the film’s release, Mattel will be releasing this Ghostbusters Lights & Sounds Multi-Pack exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2016! This truly unique SDCC 16 exclusive set includes four 1.5” Ghostbusters mini figures who are armed and ready for action, along with the evil 6” Rowan figure, the giant new ghost from the film.

The window box packaging features a button on its outside, which when pressed launches a light and sound show of blue glowing proton beams as Rowan turns red and screams in rage! Press it again, and you’ll hear the iconic “Who you gonna call?” Ghostbusters theme song as the lights bounce to the beat of the music. How freaking rad is that!?!

The San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive Ghostbusters Lights & Sounds Multi-Pack packaging features slime graphics and the iconic Ghostbusters logo. It is a true multi-sensory interactive experience that real Ghostbusters fans and collectors will love! This set can be purchased exclusively at the MattyCollector SDCC booth for $24.99.

SDCC 16 Exclusive “Marshmallow” Peter Venkman Ghostbusters Select Action Figure

With the Ghostbusters sequel/reboot coming later this summer, it feels like all anyone is talking about these days is the iconic ‘80s horror-comedy franchise. Diamond Select Toys has been releasing some fantastic Ghostbusters Select action figures this past year, which feature spot on likenesses to the film’s original cast. DST continues that popular toy line with this San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive “Marshmallow” Peter Venkman Ghostbusters Select Action Figure!

The fun-loving spokesman of the Ghostbusters, Peter Venkman (as portrayed by Bill Murray) gets covered with marshmallow from the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in this SDCC 2016 exclusive 7” scale action figure. This release features newly sculpted parts, 16 points of articulation, and includes alternate hands, proton pack, neutrino wand and a display base. Limited to just 3,000 pieces, Ghostbusters fans can pre-order this awesome release now at Entertainment Earth for $19.99 here.

Buck Wethers Dunny 8” Vinyl Figure by Amanda Visell x Kidrobot

Meet the latest Barnyard Beast from the wonderful world of Amanda Visell, Buck Wethers! Buck is 8 inches of ornery goat set to right the wrongs on farms everywhere. He's one critter you definitely won't want to butt heads with. The Buck Wethers 8” Dunny is currently available in two awesome colorways: the gray Barnyard Blue Edition and a Kidrobot exclusive white Country Peach Edition, which is limited to just 250 pieces.

The Buck Wethers Dunny 8” vinyl figure by Amanda Visell comes packaged in a full color box. The standard Barnyard Blue colorway is available now at Entertainment Earth for $69.99 here, while the limited edition Country Peach Edition is available exclusively at the Kidrobot online store for $70.

SDCC 16 Exclusive Captain America: Civil War Minimates 2 Pack – “Suit” Vision & Scarlet Witch

Diamond Select Toys continues to announce awesome new exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con 2016! Fans of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War will definitely want to pick up this awesome limited edition SDCC 2016 exclusive Marvel Minimates 2 Pack based on the film featuring the Scarlet Witch and Vision. Wanda Maximoff comes wearing her latest movie outfit while Vision wears a snappy suit.

The San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive Captain America: Civil War Minimates 2 Pack is limited to just 1,200 sets, and includes two 2” Minimates mini figures, which feature 14 points of articulation as well as interchangeable parts. Collectors can pre-order this set now at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 here.

The Cast of Aliens Invade Comicpalooza 2016 To Celebrate the Film’s 30th Anniversary!

Comicpalooza, Texas’ largest comic and pop culture convention, will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of James Cameron’s blockbuster hit movie Aliens by welcoming Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton, Paul Reiser, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Jenette Goldstein, Mark Rolston and William Hope to Houston for Comicpalooza 2016 June 17th-19th! This marks the first time ever the Aliens cast has reunited in the United States, making Comicpalooza 2016 a truly once in a life time experience for fans of the iconic sci-fi franchise Alien. As John Simons, founder of Comicpalooza explained, “Last year someone asked me how we were going to top Comicpalooza 2015. This is our game changer.”

While traditionally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, Comicpalooza 2016 will be held on June 17th-19th in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Weekend passes, single day tickets and even VIP passes for the event, along with tickets for autographs and photo ops, are on sale now here and here. Join The Blot this Thursday, June 2nd, from 7-8pm CST at the official Comicpalooza Twitter party where you can win FREE passes to Texas’ largest pop culture extravaganza!!!‪

Comicpalooza also welcomes other notable guests including actors Kate Beckinsale (Underworld), Lennie James (The Walking Dead), Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Walter Koenig (Star Trek) and David Prowse (Darth Vader), WWE Hall of Fame members Rik Flair and Arn Anderson, as well as comic book greats Adam Kubert, John Ostrander and Mike Zeck. Be sure to follow Comicpalooza on Twitter here for more details!

Deli Fresh Threads Drops 2 New Sandwich Themed T-Shirts!

Our pal Biggie over at Deli Fresh Threads just dropped two killer new sandwich themed t-shirts! For the past few years Deli Fresh Threads has been hosting #SandwichEatUp events in and around the Orlando, FL area. It is a way to support local sandwich shops, and also ties in nicely with the theme of his indie clothing brand. Biggie is now officially linking the two together with this awesome “Support Your Local Sandwich Shop” design. As Biggie explains, “I feel there are so many great sandwich shops around that people should go out and support Local and Delicious!”

The second new Deli Fresh Threads t-shirt is “Sandwich Quote”, which features a killer sandwich themed typography design. And let’s be honest, it really is true…too few people understand a really good sandwich! Both designs are currently available in sizes S-3XL at the Deli Fresh Threads online store for $24.99 each. Who’s hungry!?!

Dragon Ball Z T-Shirt Collection by Johnny Cupcakes

Unfortunately, The Blot really doesn’t know much about the super popular anime television series Dragon Ball Z, but I have a feeling a lot of our readers will be excited about this new DBZ t-shirt collection from Johnny Cupcakes! This insane collection includes 7 different Big Kid tees featuring JC’s adorable mascot dressed up as your favorite Dragon Ball Z characters, and 4 different Crossbones designs featuring Johnny Cupcakes’ logo redesigned as DBZ characters. Which one is your favorite!?!

All of the Dragon Ball Z x Johnny Cupcakes Collection t-shirts seen here are currently available for pre-order from now through Tuesday, May 31st. This means all 11 designs are available in any style or size you want! Each shirt retails for $35.99 and is available in guys and girls styles, sizes S-XXXL, at the Johnny Cupcakes online store.

Captain America “Titanium” Marvel Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figure by Funko

Funko has debuted its newest Marvel Hikari vinyl figure, and it’s the leader of The Avengers, Captain America! What a perfect release to coincide with the world premiere of Captain America: Civil War in theaters. The first colorway of Marvel’s Sentinel of Liberty is the Titanium Edition, which features Captain America in his classic red, white and blue costume with a weathered metallic paint deco.

Each “Titanium” Captain America Premium Hikari vinyl figure includes a hand numbered card to prove authenticity and rarity, and comes packaged in a full color window box perfect for display. Limited to just 500 pieces, this Marvel Hikari vinyl figure is not expected to hit store shelves until August 2016, but you can pre-order one now at Entertainment Earth for $79.99 here.

X-Men “4 Horsemen of Apocalypse” Portrait Enamel Pin Set by Tom Whalen & Mondo

To commemorate FOX’s release of X-Men: Apocalypse in theaters this weekend, Mondo has released this killer new set of Marvel portrait enamel pins by Tom Whalen featuring characters from the film in their classic comic book costumes! The X-Men “4 Horsemen of Apocalypse” Portrait Enamel Pin Set includes Archangel, Psylocke, Storm and Magneto.

The X-Men “4 Horsemen of Apocalypse” Portrait 1” Enamel Pin Set by Tom Whalen can be pre-ordered now at the Mondo online store for $35.

Star Trek Beyond Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko

The crew of the USS Enterprise returns this summer in the new motion picture Star Trek Beyond! To commemorate the film’s release, Funko is producing this huge nine figure Star Trek Beyond Pop! Series, featuring two never before seen characters/aliens. The trailers for the new film look great, and The Blot can’t wait to see what director Justin Lin can do with the franchise.

The Star Trek Beyond Pop! Series includes Captain Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura, Sulu, Chekov, Scotty, Jaylah and Krall. Each Star Trek figure stands 3.75”, features one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color displayable window box. Collectors can pre-order these movie accurate figures now from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.

The Dark Crystal Pop! Vinyl Figures by Funko

Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s 1982 fantasy/adventure film The Dark Crystal is a cult classic that never quite gets the recognition it deserves. Maybe if that long gestating sequel ever gets off the ground that will change! In the meantime time, diehard fans of the movie can get excited about this beautiful new The Dark Crystal Pop! Vinyl Figure Series from Funko! The Blot can’t get over all the details they’ve poured into these figures.

The Dark Crystal Pop! Series includes Jen, Kira and Fizzgig, Aughra, The Chamberlain Skeksis and UrSol the Chanter. Each figure stands 3.75”, features one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color displayable window box. Collectors can pre-order these epic Muppet figures now from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.

Zoom The Flash TV Series Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko

This summer, the big bad of The Flash Season 2 will be getting his very own Pop! vinyl figure! Based on the character’s appearance in the hit The CW television show, Funko is set to release this epic Zoom The Flash TV Series Pop! figure. This Earth 2 villain has never looked so cute!

Each Zoom The Flash Television Series Pop! vinyl figure stands 3.75”, features one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color displayable window box. Collectors can pre-order this DC Comics figure now from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 here.

Arrow TV Series Pop! Series 2 Vinyl Figures by Funko

Finally, Funko has announced a second wave of Pop! vinyl figures based on the super popular The CW television show Arrow! The DCW (that’s DC Comics + The CW) TV universe is stronger than ever and growing every year. So it’s only appropriate that we’re getting a new batch of Arrow Pop! The Arrow TV Series Pop! Series 2 includes Green Arrow, Speedy and Speedy with Sword.

Each Arrow TV Series Pop! vinyl figure stands 3.75”, features one point of articulation and come packaged in a full color displayable window box. Collectors can pre-order these DC Comics figures now at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each here.

SDCC 16 Exclusive Daredevil TV Series Minimates 2 Pack – Daredevil & The Punisher

Diamond Select Toys announced its San Diego Comic-Con 2016 exclusives this week and The Blot has a feeling fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will definitely want to their hands on this Daredevil Television Series Minimates 2 Pack! Based on the popular online TV series, this exclusive two pack of Minimates mini figures features Daredevil and Punisher in their most recent on-screen looks! Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil (in his red costume), includes batons and an alternate hairpiece for an unmasked look, while Frank Castle, a.k.a. the Punisher, comes with multiple weapons for bringing the fight to the criminals!

The San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive Daredevil TV Series Minimates 2 Pack is limited to just 3,000 sets, and includes two 2” Minimates mini figures, which feature 14 points of articulation as well as interchangeable parts. Collectors can pre-order this set now at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 here.

SDCC 16 Exclusive Masters of the Universe She-Ra 11” Action Figure

Yesterday, Mattel started to unveil its massive slate of San Diego Comic-Con 2016 exclusives! Check out this killer SDCC 2016 Exclusive Masters of the Universe She-Ra 11” action figure. This gigantic collectible will retail for $75 exclusively at the Super7 SDCC booth. Here’s the figure’s official description:

Relive the glamorous, commanding adventures of She-Ra, Princess of Power with this 11” highly detailed action figure. The Most Powerful Woman in the Universe features 24 points of articulation, rooted hair, 3 iconic fashions, 2 swords, signature shield, 6 interchangeable hands, a logoed stand, a 12-page mini comic: “The Story of She-Ra”, and a beautiful keepsake box with vivid imagery from the enchanting world of Eternia! Wage epic battle with She-Ra against The Evil Horde for the honor of Grayskull!

SDCC 16 Exclusive Barbie Amazon Princess Wonder Woman Doll

Yesterday, Mattel started to unveil its massive slate of San Diego Comic-Con 2016 exclusives! First up is this beautiful SDCC 2016 Exclusive Barbie Amazon Princess Wonder Woman Doll based on Gal Gadot’s appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This awesome DC Comics collectible will retail for $80 exclusively at the MattyCollector.com SDCC booth. Here’s the figure’s official description:

As befitting of the daughter of Zeus, Wonder Woman makes her first silver screen appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and this iconic super hero proves she’s ready for battle! Inspired by the costume worn in the movie, Wonder Woman Barbie doll is cloaked in a royal blue hooded cape lined with gold lamé and worn over her bold red bustier and royal blue paneled skirt. She also wears her signature golden headdress, bulletproof bracelets and golden lasso. Standing heroically atop a “rocky” ledge brandishing her sword and shield, she is the portrait of a true Amazonian Warrior Princess.

Predator “Thrill of the Hunt” Screen Print by Matt Ferguson & Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery has just announced it’s teaming up with 20th Century Fox and Acme Archives to launch a new series of officially licensed Predator prints! To kick things off, later today they’re releasing this beautiful Predator print entitled “Thrill of the Hunt” by Matt Ferguson. The Blot is all kinds of excited about this new series of prints based on one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises of all time.

“Thrill of the Hunt” by Matt Ferguson is an 18”x36” hand numbered Predator screen print. The Standard Edition features metallic inks, is limited to 300 pieces and will retail for $50, while the super limited Wood Variant has a run size of 20 pieces and will retail for $200. Both versions include a Certificate of Authenticity from Acme Archives and go on sale at 12pm EST today, May 27th, at the Bottleneck Gallery online store.

X-Men: Apocalypse Teaser Character Movie Poster Set

It’s X-Men day here in the US as FOX’s X-Men: Apocalypse finally opens in theaters across America! To celebrate the film’s release, check out this awesome set of X-Men: Apocalypse teaser character movie posters featuring the franchise’s entire cast. I know reviews have been generally lukewarm (to negative), The Blot still really wants to see Apocalypse. So many awesome Marvel characters in one film can’t be all that bad, can it?

X-Men: Apocalypse opens today, May 27th, and stars James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavier, Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, Nicholas Hoult as Beast, Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse, Evan Peters as Quicksilver, Sophie Turner as Jean Grey, Tye Sheridan as Cyclops, Kodi Smit-McPhee as Nightcrawler, Ben Hardy as Angel, Alexandra Shipp as Storm and Olivia Munn as Psylocke.

SDCC 16 Exclusive “Scented & Flocked” Swamp Thing Pop! DC Comics Vinyl Figure by Funko

Previews has announced a fourth colorway of its exclusive Swamp Thing Pop! DC Comics vinyl figure that will be released exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2016! The SDCC Exclusive Swamp Thing Pop! features a special flocked texture that will make you think he just rose from the muck – and a distinctive scent to boot! Is this the first ever scented Pop! release from Funko?

Each San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusive Scented and Flocked Swamp Thing Pop! DC Comics vinyl figure stands 3.75” tall, features one point of articulation and comes packaged in a full color displayable window box. Limited to just 8,000 pieces, this convention exclusive can be pre-ordered now at Entertainment Earth for $17.99 each here. Please note it will not be available at the Funko booth.

Space City Comic Con Exclusive The Revisionist #1 Variant by Aaron Lopresti & AfterShock Comics

Space City Comic Con and Space Cadets Collection have teamed up with AfterShock Comics to release a super limited convention exclusive variant cover of The Revisionist #1 by superstar artist Aaron Lopresti. This exciting new series by writer Frank J. Barbiere, artist Garry Brown and colorist Lauren Affe is an action/sci-fi adventure about fathers, sons, and time travel! How far would you go to save reality? Martin Monroe is The Revisionist – a time-traveling assassin tasked with repairing our fractured timeline. Forced to place his trust in his estranged father, Martin will have to overcome his troubled past to save the future-but can he live with his decisions?

AfterShock Comics’ Space City Comic Con Exclusive The Revisionist #1 Variant Cover by Aaron Lopresti is limited to just 300 pieces. This awesome collectible will be sold exclusively at the Space Cadets CGC booth in Artists Alley this weekend at SCCC in Houston, Texas. Frank Barbiere and Aaron Lopresti will both be in attendance at the convention and will be singing 100 comics each day of the con from 2-3pm CST at the Space Cadets booth.

Space City Comic Con Exclusive 4001 A.D. #1 Variant by Clayton Henry x David Baron x Valiant Comics

This weekend the Valiant 2016 Convention Tour is blasting into Space City Comic Con in Houston, Texas, and they’re bringing with them a galaxy’s worth of merchandise, programming, panels, and the best-reviewed comics in the industry! Along with the Valiant Comics booth, fans can visit the Space Cadets booth and the Space City Comic Con merchandise booth to pick up the SCCC exclusive 4001 A.D. #1 variant featuring the artwork of Valiant exclusive all-stars Clayton Henry and David Baron.

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt, superstar artist Clayton Crain, and Eisner Award winner David Mack kick off the first issue of 4001 A.D., Valiant's most ambitious summer event, as Rai leads the heroes of the 41st century into an explosive rebellion against the despotic ruler Father and the forces of New Japan! Space City Comic Con attendees can also visit David Baron’s booth to get this awesome exclusive signed!

X-Men: Apocalypse Final Movie Poster

The Blot can’t believe we’re one day away from the world debut of X-Men: Apocalypse here in the US. FOX’s newest Marvel film will mark the live action debut of not only the evil Apocalypse, but also one of my favorite mutants, Psylocke! Get excited for the sixth film in the X-Men saga by checking out the movie’s final theatrical one sheet poster.

X-Men: Apocalypse opens in the US on Friday, May 27, 2016.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice AP Screen Prints by Ken Taylor

Later today, PostersandToys.com will be releasing Ken Taylor’s artist proof copies of his epic Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie poster screen print, which Mondo dropped earlier this year. Surprisingly, there were not many officially licensed BvS prints released over the past few months, and this is definitely one of the best!

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a 24”x36” hand numbered screen print. The Standard Edition AP is limited to 55 pieces and will retail for $50, while the Variant AP is limited to 35 pieces and will retail for $75. Both editions go on sale at 2pm CST today, Thursday, May 26th, at the Poster and Toys online store.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Donny Resin Figure by WheresChappell

WheresChappell has unleashed the next figure in his epic line of resin figures, which features some of the world’s most popular characters from pop culture rocking classic sneakers. His newest release is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Donatello aka the Purple Turtle. WheresChappell has released four Donny colorways, including Movie (purple mask with brown pads), Game (red bandana with brown pads), Cartoon (purple mask with purple pads) and Black and White Comic Book (red mask with black pads).

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Donny Resin Figure by WheresChappell is handmade, stands 15cm tall, and features dyed resin with some hand painted parts. Each figure includes Donny’s signature weapon, the Bo Staff, a faux leather belt and some turtle feet accommodating Nike Rifts. All four colorways of this radical figure are currently available for pre-order from now through Sunday, May 29th at the Cracked Hatchet online store for just £24.99 each.

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Screen Print by Timothy Pittides x Mad Duck Posters

Mad Duck Posters has teamed up with Texas artist Timothy Pittides to release a beautiful new movie poster screen print for the classic 1920 film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde starring John Barrymore. Pittides explained his inspiration for this awesome design: “I wanted to do something different with this property. 95% of the art for this film was basically the same. I wanted to add something conceptual, with a little deeper meaning. I wanted to convey Jekyll actually being the manifestation of Hyde's personality, not the other way around. Jekyll is the fake mask of the monster within.”

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Timothy Pittides is an 18”x24” hand numbered 4 color screen print. The Standard Edition comes printed on Packing Chip Kraft-Tone paper, is limited to 80 pieces and retails for $40, while the Variant Edition is printed on Speckletone Kraft paper, is limited to just 45 pieces and retails for $50. Both versions are currently available at the Mad Duck Posters online store.

Power-Con Exclusive MOTU “Prototype Green” Beastman Soft Vinyl Figure by Super7 x Gargamel

Super7 has finally announced the second figure in its officially licensed Masters of the Universe Sofubi Figure Series, and it’s being released exclusively at Power-Con 2016 June 4-5 in Los Angeles! Power-Con is a fan convention that focuses on maximizing fan exposure to the creative background and history of He-Man and She-Ra. After debuting its “Prototype Green” Skeletor soft vinyl figure at San Diego Comic-Con last summer, S7 will be unleashing the “Prototype Green” Beastman this summer.

This epic series of soft vinyl figures imagines a world where Mattel’s Masters of the Universe had first been released in Japan instead of America. Now thanks to Super7 and Gargamel we know what a Japanese based Masters of the Universe toy line might have looked like!

The Power-Con 2016 Exclusive Beastman vinyl figure stands 4” tall and is cast in “prototype” unpainted light green soft Japanese vinyl. Each Beastman figure comes armed with his imposing whip and comes packaged in a deluxe full color window box.