Desktop Distractions: EP16 McFarlane Toys DC Superman

Since the announcement  last year about McFarlane acquired the rights to DC figures, we’ve been itching to see them up close. When Toyfaire came around, there was no showcase of any of these figures. We have been impressed seeing the work that McFarlane has done with their current figures like fortnite and their various anime figures like Naruto and My Hero, but how do the DC figures fair? Watch as The Eddie gets his hand on the animated series Superman!

Desktop Distractions: EP14 Revoltech Gloomy Bear

In this episode of Desktop Distractions, The Eddie reviews Revoltech’s Gloomy Bear! For this video, The Eddie had to pull this figure out of his archive.
One of The Eddie’s favorite figures, check out this figure of Gloomy Bear! Thanks for watching!

Desktop Distractions: EP13 Storm Collectibles KOF Kyo Kusanagi

In this episode of Desktop Distractions, The Eddie reviews Storm Collectibles Kyo Kusanagi! Storm Collectibles once again does incredible work articulating and designing fighting game figures.  We look forward to getting our hand on the rest of the King of Fighters figures.  Take a look at our lengthy review! Thanks for watching!

DC COLLECTIBLES RETURNS TO NEW YORK COMIC CON

DC COLLECTIBLES RETURNS TO NEW YORK COMIC CON
WITH EXCITING LINE-UP OF NEW TOYS AND COLLECTOR ITEMS

Can’t Miss Panel Featuring, Greg Capullo, Paul Harding, Jean St. Jean and
DC Collectibles own Jim Fletcher

DC Collectibles, known for its iconic lines of collectibles, statues and action figures, directly from the source, is returning to New York Comic Con (Oct. 3-6) and will reveal an extensive slate of new statues and action figures. Big reveals include the reveal of #102 in the popular Batman: Black & White series, new character additions to the fan-favorite Batman: The Adventures Continue action figure line, and additions to expand its best-selling action figure and statue lines including DC Bombshells, DC Essentials, DC Designer Series, and more.

DC Collectibles just recently hit a major milestone with its Batman: Black & White series by announcing its 100th statue designed by Todd McFarlane and #101 by Frank Miller. With the line gaining even more notoriety the DC Collectibles team knew they had to keep going above and beyond for the line’s fans announcing the 102nd statue in the series would be designed by non-other than the legendary Jim Lee. The all new 7” Batman statue is based on a panel in Batman: Hush, marks Lee’s fifth statue in the line.

Fans will now be able to immerse one of the most popular DC Super-Villains, The Batman Who Laughs into their Batman: The Adventures Continue collections. The Batman Who Laughs figure, designed by Ty Templeton bio by Paul Dini, combines the popular character from the Dark Nights: METAL comic and the beloved animated TV series art style. The figure is due to hit shelves October 2020.  [Read more…]

Vinyl Pulp – Aloha Lolligag

We wanted to take a look back at Wootbear’s Aloha Lolligag event.  Here we interview several artist that were apart of the custom show as they tell us about each of their unique pieces.


for more info on the Lolligag,
check out https://www.lolligagworld.com/

And for more info on wootbear and any of their upcoming shows, check out https://wootbear.com/

DesignerCon 2018: JP Neang & Hyperactive Monkey

Here is more from our adventures from DesignerCon.  This time featuring the miniature works of art by JP Neang. We also get to see what the Hyperactive Monkey Jerome Lu brought to the show and got an up close look at his Kidrobot DCon Dunny!

For more info on the artists, check out:
http://www.jpneang.com/
http://www.hyperactivemonkey.com/

Desktop Distractions: Pilot – DC Collectibles Artist Alley Sho Murase

Welcome to the first episode of Desktop Distractions where we take up close looks at the toys and figures on our desk that distract us while we work. On this episode, we go over the beautiful DC Collectibles Artist Alley Sho Murase figures. Big shout out to DC Collectibles for all of the figures.

For more info please check out:
https://www.dccomics.com/collectibles
http://shomurase.com/

DesignerCon: HZRD & Zebulon

This DesignerCon video features not just one, but two talented artists! Here we got to talk to HZRD who introduced us to his creation Francis and Zeb gave us a close up of all the different pieces he brought to DesignerCon.

DesignerCon: CZee13

Here we visit Czee at the Clutter booth, whom we first met a week before during his solo show at Wootbear in San Francisco. Czee tells us about what he brought to Dcon and we also talk about his solo Wootbear show that sold out in just a matter of days!

To Check out more of his work, give him a follow on instagram at @czee13art

DesignerCon: DC Collectibles & Nooligan

While over at Dcon, The Eddie got to talk to Jim Fletcher from DC collectibles about all the cool DC Artist Alley figures they brought to the show. Not only did they showcase the figures that were already released, but also all the figures that would come out in the near future.  We also got to catch up with Nooligan on his collaboration with DC Collectibles, like the Eclipse Nightwing DesignerCon exclusive!

Stay Tuned for more videos from DesignerCon.

Silicon Valley Comic Con 2018 Roundup

Here is a round up of all of our content from SVCC 2018. Featuring interviews with Ernie Reyes Jr, Mick Gray, Ethan Castillo and many more!

Bait x Marvel

With the big Marvel Infinity War movie on the verge of hitting the big screen, there are tons of awesome Marvel merchandise that is out! One of those things, being this collaboration between Bait and Marvel. So far, the Bait x Marvel clothing line features fan favorite characters such as Thanos, Venom, and Punisher as well as a few others on merch like shirts, hoodies and hats. With the upcoming Infinity War and Venom films coming out, Bait is the spot to get geared up for the upcoming movies.

You can pick up this Bait x Marvel gear online at
http://www.baitme.com/bait-products/bait-x-marvel
as well as in their physical store locations so grab them while you can!

 

Vinyl Pulp #21: Futures Past

After a long hiatus, we have made our way back to Woot Bear for their Futures Past exhibit featuring pieces by Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas.

For more information on them, check out:
http://www.CircusPosterus.com
http://brandtpeters.com/

and on instagram at:
@CircusPosterus
@BrandtPeters

Usagi Jane & The Skullbunnies: Midori Woods, The Folding Forest

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After a long time away, we have finally made our return to Woot Bear and it seems like we came back just in time!  Usagi Jane & The Skullbunnies: Midori Woods, The Folding Forest is a solo show by Ben Seto which opened over the weekend and will be sticking around WootBear for a month.  It features painting and figures of his original characters, the Skullbunnies and friends, and takes us deeper into their world.  When he first introduced us to the Skullbunnies, we were met [Read more…]

Sunstone 18-Month Calendar

Sunstone 18-Month Calendar is now available!

Calendar based on the New York Times bestselling erotic romantic comedy graphic novel. Show off your love for SUNSTONE with original, never-before scenes from the comic, as drawn by artist Stjepan Sejic.

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The Top Cow Talent Hunt is Back!

Top Cow is keeping its long-standing tradition of discovering new emerging creatives alive by reintroducing the annual talent hunt, but with a twist.

We are looking to hire one writer and one artist from anywhere in the world to do paid work for the company in 2018/2019. The goal of the Talent Hunt is to find one previously UNPUBLISHED writer and one previously UNPUBLISHED artist and give them a chance to expose their work to the comic industry in the printed and digital formats.
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Vinyl Pulp: Arcane Divination Dunnys

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We have been waiting a long time for this Kidrobot Dunny series and it is finally here! Being the first Multi-artist dunny series since 2014, Arcane Divination is curated by none other than the talented J*Ryu and features artwork from himself as well as Camilla D’Errico, God Machine, Jon Paul Kaiser, and Tokyo Jesus.

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Each dunny in the series represents a Tarot card from the set of major arcana and might just unlock some [Read more…]

Supreme x The North Face

Gore-tex gets some style points with this Supreme x The North Face collaboration.  This mini-capsule collection just dropping this week will have you rocking cool outdoor colors with that Supreme-look.  The collection features the Trans Antarctica Expedition Pullover, Trans Antarctica Expedition Pant, Trans Antarctica Expedition Fleece Jacket, Trans Antarctica Expedition Big Haul Backpack and Trans Antarctica Expedition Headband.

Trans Antarctica Expedition Pullover – MSRP: $488.00USD

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Spider-Man Pins

Where are the pin collectors?  Spider fans will enjoy this Mondo Spider-Verse pin set by Tom Whalen.  The set includes:  Spider-Man (1960s), Ultimate Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Gwen and Spidey Sense.

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Billionaire Boys Club x Takashi Murakami

One of the stars in Japanese contemporary modern art is Takashi Murakami.  Billionaire Boys Club collaborates with Murakami on a limited edition men’s collection of graphic tees and a sweater.  The collection features Murakami’s distinct art style of flowers and skulls, his “Ensō” series.

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UNIQLO x Futura T-Shirt Collection

Are you looking to clean out your closet of old worn t-shirts with new graphic tees with style?  Artist Futura teams up with UNIQLO for this men’s t-shirt mini-capsule collection.  The 12 graphic tees in the collection features Futura’s blend of abstract artwork and NYC vibe.

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Action Figure Photography Fun

Photographer “Hotkenobi” takes it one step further by posing toy action figures in humorous situations with neat special effects.

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UNIQLO x Beauty & the Beast

With the Disney live-action reinterpretation of the animated classic Beauty & the Beast opening in multiplexes this weekend, Disney teams up with UNIQLO for a neat Women’s Beauty & the Beast capsule collection.

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PUMA x Sesame Street

Awhile back, PUMA released a Sesame Street collection for children, now this new PUMA x Sesame Street mini-capsule collection is for the big kids – men and women.  The Sesame Street collection dropping today features sneakers, graphic tees, shirts, pants and bags.

PUMA x Sesame Street Basket – MSRP: $100.00USD

PUMA x Sesame Street Suede – MSRP: $105.00USD

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3D Printed Planets

littleplanetfactory00The love of space and star gazing, George Ioannidis started Little Planet Factory.  Little Planet Factory specializes in 3D printing of the solar system, planets, moons and other space-themed creations.
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