Nintendo has unleashed over 50 new features and details for its upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, including an eight-player mode, Nintendo 3DS features, the ability to build and share custom stages, and a soundtrack offer. For the first time, eight players can play the game in a special mode in local multiplayer. [...]
Nintendo Unveils New Features for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
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Fisher-Price Announces Global Collaboration with Shakira and the Barefoot Foundation for Its New “Best Possible Start” Campaign
[Business Wire] - In a global partnership centered on early childhood development, Fisher-Price, Inc., one of the world’s leading infant and preschool toy manufacturers and a subsidiary of Mattel, I
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Next up for Nendoroid More: cheerleaders!
The Nendoroid More accessory line is growing, and should soon include a selection of cheerleader bodies for your Nendoroids! The current pajama bodies look fine, but I'd say these are a little more spirited.
If you picked up the Cheerful Japan Miku, I'm guessing you've had 90% of the experience already. But for us non-cheerful folks, we can still have a bunch of oddly proportioned cheerleaders at some point in the future! The GSC lab blog has a gallery of concept art, including some sketches of other ideas they're brewing. Head over and take a look!
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Transformers New Years Optimus Prime and Soundwave really get my goat
Another new year fast approaches and Hasbro is preparing their latest set of exclusive Transformers designed to represent the animals of the Chinese zodiac. 2015 marks the year of the goat and they're doing something a little different this year, going with a transparent and metallic color scheme. I'm no fan of translucent plastic and gold plastic tends to become very brittle over time so I'm not all that excited about these releases, but at least they picked some great figure molds to use.
First up is the surprising return of the G2 Laser Optimus Prime. The last time we saw this mold in North America it was repurposed as Scourge for the Robots in Disguise cartoon in 2000. Nothing has changed in the mold, but now comes in translucent, gold, silver, and black. Oddly enough he's lacking all of the stickers and paint that would have been on the previous uses of the mold except for his head which has a silver mouth plate and yellow eyes. His fuel tanker trailer still has a chrome tank, but in battle station mode they've made some of his parts inexplicably pink and light blue.
Second is as similarly colored version of Masterpiece Soundwave. He doesn't have quite as many colors as Optimus has, almost entirely made from clear and copper plastic save for a section of light gray plastic. Would have been better if they had used Prime's silver and some black to break things up. Only spot on his head with color is his red eye visor, opting to not paint his mouth plate like Optimus. What he does have going for him is that being a Hasbro release he does come with five tapes (Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Ravage, Rumble, and Frenzy) in translucent plastic and all of his weapons including a mini brass and silver Megatron gun.
Both of these figures use good molds, but my dislike for the clear plastic kills my interest entirely. Had they replaced the clear parts with the proper respective red or blue opaque plastic, similar to the 2014 Optimus Prime, I would definitely want these. They've also once again missed a chance at using a Beast Wars mold, this time they could have used Ramulus. Either way, expect these to hit Toys R Us and Big Bad Toy Store by the end of this year.
On the plus side, the package art is pretty epic!
[via CYBERGEEKS Alliance (Optimus Prime, Soundwave)]
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Sideshow Collectibles: Spooktacular 2014 Oct 27-31
Sideshow Collectibles has launched their annual 2014 Spooktacular event! From October 27 - 31, there will be a new discount every two hours, hidden promo words to get free rewards points, daily contests on their social media outlets, and new products and previews on a daily basis! Follow the story link to check out all of the awesomeness.
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tokidoki for LeSportsac Signing in New York
Hey New York! Get ready for another fun tokidoki for LeSportsac signing event! Simone will be at the New York LeSportsac Store meeting fans soon! Date: November 8th Address: 1065 Madison Ave (between 80th and 81st) New York, NY 10028 Hours: 3 – 7 PM See you there!
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Playmates: TMNT Target Exclusive Three-Pack
Head on down to your local target store to see if you can score the just-released Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles three-pack set! This pack will capture the changes of Leonardo over the years and each action figure will feature separate weapons! Click the thumbnail above for a closer look.
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Star Wars Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia ARTFX+ Figure Set by Kotobukiya
From the popular franchise “Star Wars” comes the Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia ARTFX+ PVC Figure Set by Kotobukiya. Both figures are built to 1/10 scale with Luke Skywalker standing approximately 15cm tall and Princess Leia at approximately 16cm tall. Luke is posed in a slightly crouched position and he comes with swappable left arms, so you can display him with a lightsaber or blaster pistol. Princess Leia is posed in a more upright position and she’s gripping a blaster rifle with both hands. This Star Wars ARTFX+ Figure set retails for ¥12,000 and will ship in April 2015.
The post Star Wars Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia ARTFX+ Figure Set by Kotobukiya appeared first on Statue Reviews.
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There’s a New Blog On Tumblr Not like that’s news or...
There’s a New Blog On Tumblr
Not like that’s news or anything, but I’ve (Kevin Cortez aka gorillashit) created a new Tumblr for cool stuff. Kind of like Albotas, kind of not. It’s a geek lifestyle blog thats a nice blend between neckbeards and dapperness. Mainly it’s about junk food, comics, and nerd stuff. Its called thats gnar, that’s rad and you can follow it here. Hope some of you follow along.
-Kevin
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THIS DOCTOR DOOM FIGURE FROM 3A TOYS IS ALMOST TOO AWESOME TO...
THIS DOCTOR DOOM FIGURE FROM 3A TOYS IS ALMOST TOO AWESOME TO HANDLE
Comic artist Ashley Wood's high end collectible brand threeA follows up their super fresh Iron Man figure with not one, but THREE colorways of my favorite Marvel comic book villain of all time! That white one is just BEGGING for some black ADIDAS stripes.
No word on price or release date yet, but you might want to set aside about $200 or so just in case.
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ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE FOR THE NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT...
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE FOR THE NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Milwaukee based designer Michael Kempen made these brilliant mockups of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign depicting what they might look like as NES cartridges from an alternate dimension. Reminds me of a similar project done with Famicom cartridges a while back.
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THIS BATMAN WATCH CAN BE YOURS FOR JUST $18,955.63 If you have...
THIS BATMAN WATCH CAN BE YOURS FOR JUST $18,955.63
If you have the disposable income of Bruce Wayne, then you can totally afford this fancy shmancy Batman DNA watch from Romain Jerome. The design is limited to only 75 pieces to celebrate 75 years of The Dark Knight. Now available from colette.
I feel like for that price it should at least come with a Batcycle or maybe a sweet utility belt or something.
[via Highsnobiety]
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Sideshow Collectibles: 1/6-Scale Beetlejuice Figure Coming
Sideshow Collectibles has just announced that a 1/6-scale Beetlejuice figure is coming! Click the story link for the details.
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DAILY GRAFFITI: PROTOCOL DROID EDITION C-3PO street art spotted...
DAILY GRAFFITI: PROTOCOL DROID EDITION
C-3PO street art spotted by drpoulette. Check out more geeky graffiti HERE and be sure to join our Geek Graffiti Flickr group!
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Kuso Vinyl x Rotobox - Catchaman Minicel Swan Jun Release at Designer Con
Kuso Vinyl and Rotobox will be releasing the 4th release of their Catchaman Minicel series at this years Designer Con. Swan Jun will be available at their booth #924 all weekend long! This release is limited to only 100 pieces, limit 2 per customer for $20 a piece. That just...
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LearnKendama.com Kickstarter Campaign
The Kickstarter campaign video for LearnKendama.com – learn kendama tricks.
The post LearnKendama.com Kickstarter Campaign appeared first on YoYoTricks.com.
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CLANNAD Sakagami Tomoyo – Uniform Version – Figure by Kotobukiya 4-Leaves
From the popular anime series “CLANNAD” comes the re-release of the Sakagami Tomoyo – Uniform Version – 1/6 Scale PVC Figure by Kotobukiya 4-Leaves. The Sakagami Tomoyo figure stands 25cm tall and was originally released back in November 2011. She retails for ¥8,400 and will be re-released in February 2015.
The post CLANNAD Sakagami Tomoyo – Uniform Version – Figure by Kotobukiya 4-Leaves appeared first on Statue Reviews.
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PAK FFVII:AC Red XIII actually available for pre-order
Square-Enix's much asked about Play Arts Kai Red XIII (Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children) is finally up for pre-order... along with three other FVII:AC characters who aren't talking wolf-lions.
PAK Red XIII was shown last June (by which I mean June of 2013) then proceeded to go AWOL, sometimes even missing conventions. While it's possible that Square Enix may have taken that time to retool him, it's also possible that it was an elaborate ruse to antagonize fans. Either way, he's actually coming out now and we didn't even have to wait figma Archer or S.H. Figuarts Master Asia time.
As mentioned before, Red XIII looks even cooler in PAK form (too bad he's far more expensive in PAK form). If that wasn't enough (and, for that price tag, it might not be), the figure also includes movable eyes. It's a feature I didn't even know I wanted!
SE's PAK Red XIII can be pre-ordered for around ¥9,800 and is slated for a December release. You know, the perfect season for the colors Red XIII and... umm... Green Ranger.
[ Pre-order at HobbyLink Japan | AmiAmi | Hobby Search ]
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#INKTOBER by #TOYSREVILART: #MyFaveAnime
In lieu of yet another #INKtober Q&A Feature today, permit me to squirrel in a new series I had started on, with #MyFaveAnime featuring well, my favorite Japanese anime characters! I have four down, and at least a 5th one to be done by today (essentially 5 to 6 pieces per micro-series is my aim). I certainly hope they are recognizable to you folks? Feel free to check out my dedicated FB album ![]()
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Name That…Axe to Grind
Do you really grind it? That seem harsh. Seems like you would have an “Axe to Hone”. ![]()
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