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Diamond Select Announces View Askew Minimates Line and Comic-Con Exclusive!

June 2013 - When a new Minimates toy line is born, it's a special time for everybody. So Diamond Select Toys is going to give birth at the most special time of all! A new line of Minimates is debuting at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego, and it's from the cinematic world of Kevin Smith!

The first exclusive two-pack includes Jay and Silent Bob in black-and-white, just as they appeared in Smith's groundbreaking debut film, Clerks. Future sets will be in black and white as well as full-color, and will be based on all of the View Askew universe films: Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Clerks 2 and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! Each Minimate mini-figure stands approximately 2 inches tall, with interchangeable parts and accessories.

Mezco Toyz Reveals Summer Exclusive: Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Glow In The Dark Variant

June 2013 - New York - As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: The Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Glow-In-The-Dark Variant figure.

Mezco's award-winning design team journeyed deep into the unexplored depths of the Amazon jungle searching for fossils...instead they discovered The Creature! Mezco Toyz brings to life The Creature, from Universal's sci-fi, horror gem, The Creature From The Black Lagoon.

The Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Black & White Variant

June 2013 - Mezco's award-winning design team journeyed deep into the unexplored depths of the Amazon jungle searching for fossils...instead they discovered The Creature! Mezco Toyz brings to life The Creature, from Universal's sci-fi, horror gem, The Creature From The Black Lagoon.

In tribute to the classic film, this Creature variant features a "black and white" paint scheme that perfectly replicates the look of the infamous Creature in his cinematic masterpiece!

This iconic scaled terror from the deep stands 9" tall and captures the intricate detail of the pre-historic gill-man; from his mysterious amphibious eyes, to his claw tipped webbed hands. With 11 points of articulation he'll be able to take out any scientist who dares to come between him and his true love.

Monogram International's 2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Number Three

June 2013 - Monogram International proudly presents a six figure set of DC Miniature PVC Figurines. Heroes and villains include: Batman, Flash, the Joker, Wonder Woman, The Green Lantern and an Exclusive Gold Superman!

- Durable unbreakable material.
- Colorful characters on a base.
- Convenient 2.75" size.
- Exclusive Gold Superman Figure.
- Item #45250
- 100 Piece Limited Edition
- $15.00 Retail Price
- Booth 3744

DARK HORSE LAUNCHES ALL-NEW NEWSFEED WITH DAILY REVEALS OF 2013 COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES!

JUNE 10, 2013, MILWAUKIE, OR - As anticipation for this year's pop culture main event grows, Dark Horse makes the first of many announcements regarding exclusive products for this year's Comic-Con International!

Every day this week, Dark Horse will reveal one item to be sold at this year's convention, exclusively on Dark Horse's all-new NewsFeed!

Up first is what will surely be one of this year's most sought-after items! Continuing in Dark Horse's incredibly successful line of collectibles based on HBO's Game of Thrones comes this limited-edition sculptural replica of the Stark shield!

This seven-inch replica comes with a hook for wall mounting and retails for $30, with a limit of two per person. Produced in an incredibly limited run of only 1,200 pieces, these are sure to go fast!

Mezco Toyz Reveals 7th Summer Exclusive: Harley Quinn Mez-Itz Clip-On

June 2013 - New York - As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: The Harley Quinn 2inch Mez-Itz Clip On.

Harley Quinn, the super villain inside a pin-up girl, always busy conjuring up a new plan to win the heart of her evil clown and defeat the dark knight, is now a Mez-Itz.

With 5 points of articulation and a million points of fun, this crown princess of crime comes complete with a metal ring so you can hang Harley Quinn from your keychain or backpack. Arkham cannot hold her, but she is securely packaged on a sturdy blister card.

Mezco Toyz Reveals 6th Summer Exclusive: Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Three Pack

June 2013 - New York - As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013, Mezco adds fuel to the flames of excitement by revealing the details of one of their Summer Exclusives: Man Of Steel Mez-Itz Tri-Pack.

The most exciting 2inch Mez-Itz in Metropolis are based on the upcoming big-budget action extravaganza hitting theatres in June 2013.

The pack includes mini Mez-itz versions of:

• Superman - the Man of Steel.
• Jor-El - Superman's birth Father and leading scientist of Krypton.
• General Zod - Superman's villainous arch nemesis.

Each figure stands 2inches tall and features 5 points of articulation and 1000 points of fun.

All three figures come in a collector friendly window box.

July 18, 2012 - Hasbro has sent along press images of their Marvel action figures unveiled at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International - we've posted all 17 of them in a gallery for your enjoyment.

Hasbro has also uploaded a few videos from Comic-Con to their http://www.accesshasbro.com/ web site.

Here's a Jean Grey action figure from the second wave of 2013 Marvel Legends:

July 17, 2012 - Hasbro has sent along press images of their new Star Wars toys unveiled at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International - we've posted all 55 of them in a gallery for your enjoyment.

Hasbro has also uploaded a few videos from Comic-Con to their http://www.accesshasbro.com/ web site.

Here's a Boba Fett action figure from a Target-exclusive multi-pack:

Matt from AwesomeToyBlog.com attended Comic-Con and has a gallery of presentation slides from Hasbro's Star Wars panel and another of the display cases from Hasbro's booth.

Event: Mega Bloks and Power Rangers present the "MEGA Mural" to Motiva Associates, a service provider for families in southern California.

Date: Monday, July 16th, 2012

Time: 4:30pm (PDT)

Location: Motiva Associates located at 282 Landis Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

SAN DIEGO, CA, July 13, 2012 - Come join the Power Rangers and the Mega Bloks team as they deliver their "MEGA Mural" to the devoted volunteers and children at Motiva Associates.

What is the MEGA Mural?
Mega Bloks created the ultimate building experience at this year's San Diego Comic-Con (July 12th to 15th), by transforming their booth into a community build wall -- the MEGA Mural. Mega Bloks invited Comic-Con guests to visit their booth to add as many blocks as they wished to the MEGA Mural in order to help build a giant Mega Bloks Power Rangers Red Ranger Mask.

Mega Bloks, an active supporter of organizations dedicated to autism, would like to reward Motiva Associates with the MEGA Mural for their dedication to children and families affected by this disorder.