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Bombshells Black Canary leads DCC's SDCC unveils
Can't wait for SDCC? Neither can DC Collectibles, as the company has released details and photos in regards to an array of impressive merchandise to be "unveiled" at SDCC, including a DC Comics Bombshells Black Canary, a line of Scribblenauts-themed blind-boxed figures, and Designer action figures.
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If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes
The last major update of the FR body happened in 2006 and after careful consideration, the entire Integrity Toys team felt that another upgrade was long overdue. With this said, we are excited to announce that starting with the 2013 Convention Collection, the regular articulated Fashion Royalty body will effectively start to be retired and will be replaced by a newly refined version of the FR: Squared (FR2) body!
Since we love to mix things up, also starting with the convention collection, the core Fashion Royalty brand and its spin off FR: Squared will be unified as one.All characters from FR and FR2 will show up in the new FR line and Monogram dolls are going to be discontinued. In 2014 there will be refreshed Nu.Face and later, Homme bodies.
The renovated FR2 body will be compatible with all FR2 clothing manufactured so far and some of the older garments as well, although not all (the Classic Tall Body torso shape and the FR2 torso shape are a little different).**At the convention prior to the introduction of the tall FR body, Jason Wu was asked about compatibility of the new body with existing clothing and shoes. He said they would be compatible. I heard him say that myself. It turned out to be untrue.
Does a "newly revamped, more unified visual image" mean that everything will look even more like everything else?
Like every other company, Integrity Toys is in business to make money. Their refusal to offer replacement bodies is detestable. They are well aware that bodies have yellowed due to some chemical defect in their makeup. It is their fault for not correcting the issue with the factory. Collectors are willing to shell out money for replacement bodies and they are forcing them to either live with the ruined bodies or spend more money buying dolls just to get bodies.
What is their big fear regarding offering bodies for replacement? Tonner has been doing it for years. They're not out of business. It's no big deal. It doesn't require fancy packaging or marketing. Refusing to comply with collectors' needs is downright stupid and greedy. Their cheerleaders are touting their innovation and thanking them for each and every doll that appears and yet, they are not trying to make collectors happy. They are just trying to make money which reminds us again why they are in business.
The FR2 body was innovative for a 12" vinyl doll. They certainly charged enough for their innovation. I'm guessing they have found a way to lower the manufacturing costs. The hip joint can definitely be eliminated. Something will change.
I don't care about the elimination of the FR tall body or the Monogram line. I have enough. I've been selling off my extras.
Finally, they have come up with a new logo. I usually applaud Alain's designs but this one is very ordinary. The backwards F inside the box...does it mean the company is backward and forward looking at the same time? I can understand that.
New Logo |
I love the crown logo. It made a lot of sense with the brand. It carried meaning. But just like everything else, it's disposable.
Original Fashion Royalty Logo |
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What was your reaction to this announcement?
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Tomopop Review: Megahouse G.E.M. Kira Yamato
Gundam SEED recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of airing. In that time, countless PVC and prize figures have been released of its cast. Athrun (reviewed), Lacus (reviewed), Fllay, Cagalli, Yzak, Shinn, Meer, Lunamaria, Stellar and even Meyrin have all received a release (sometimes multiple) from Megahouse. If you'll notice, there's one name notably absent from the list, the main character of the series, Kira Yamato.
It only took 10 years, but Kira Yamato finally has a figure.
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Cavalera Cavey by A Little Stranger (in Plush + Vinyl)
A Little Stranger offers up her Cavey breed for July - with CAVALERA CAVEY - in both a vinyl and plush version, with both versions available first from the A Little Stranger Booth at Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Con, July 20-21, 2013.
Plush Cavalera Cavey is made from black polar fleece with a hand cut, handpainted white felt face. Cavalera Cavey is limited to 50 numbered pieces, comes with a purple enamel Cavey badge and a Cavey Cube and is £16.
Vinyl Cavalera Cavey features an individually illustrated gold face and ears. No two are alike! They are limited to 20 numbered pieces, with a special header card just for Cardiff Tattoo and Toycon. Vinyl Cavalera Cavey is £12.
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"Til We Fade Away" Double Sapling by JRYU for 3sdcc2013 San Diego Comic Con
"Til We Fade Away" Double Sapling set by JRYU, to debut at San Diego Comic Con (July 17-21, 2013) and available to purchase via the Dragatomi booth, priced at US$90 each. And you can plant stuff in it's head(s) too!
Jess will also be the Dragatomi booth on thursday from 5pm-6pm signing, where he'll also have with him 5 x one-off custom handpainted versions.
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BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE 50th STATUE - Promo Photo and Video From DC Collectibles
Here's just a quick post to share this brand-new photo and promo video from DC Collectibles where they showcase the 50th Statue in their BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE STATUE line and I have to admit that it's pretty cool!
It was designed by Sean Murphy and you can look for this grey and gritty new statue in stores around August, 2013.
BEWARE THE BATMAN - TV Show Video Clip From Warner Bros Animation
While surfing the Internet the other night i came across this exclusive promo video clip from the new BEWARE THE BATMAN animated TV Series. It shows the Bat-Cave in really great detail, especially the way the Bat-Computer is set-up! We also get a great view of the new Batmobile Car and the "new" Alfred as well.
OK, only one episode has been out so far (last Saturday) and I'm still holding on to my personal opinion about this show for a little while. What I'm doing is giving the creative team there a chance to show what they got. I'm hopeful that this new show will turn out to be really good. So far, I have to admit that even though there are a few tiny things I don't like, that it is pretty interesting. Well see. I think it's only going to improve.