New Lego Marvel and DC sets revealed at NYCC

Ok, this post is late – with NYCC all wrapped up and all, but it’s cool news regardless. Lego revealed two new Super Hero sets over the weekend, one Marvel…

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Got a Lego Superhero story to tell? You could win big!

If you’re a fan of Lego’s Super hero line and have a 1-3 minute movie to tell, then Lego’s got a contest that can end up with you having a…

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Lego’s 2012 SDCC plans

Lego’s issued a press release that details their plans for SDCC. Each day of the show will have a different theme which will correspond to the display and special giveaways….

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DC Comics and Cryptozoic Partner for All-New Game, Trading Cards

Today’s most interesting SDCC press release was from DC Comics and Cryptozoic who announced a new trading card game, set to launch this summer with a preview at SDCC, at…

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Toy Fair 2012 – Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya’s toy fair display showcased their product offerings across their ArtFx statues, fine art statues, Bishoujo statues and ice trays. Some of the stand-out new product in their booth included…

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Toy Fair 2012 – Funko

I’ll admit, in the past year I’ve become completely enamored with Funko Toys’ offerings – particularly the Pop! vinyl line. I’m pleased to say that, if you liked Funko in…

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Toy Fair 2012 – Lego Collector’s Event

Lego held their annual Toy Fair Collector’s Event this morning, giving the media their first look at the 2012 product this morning – and providing breakfast! Highlights of the event…

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Mattel extends licensing agreement with Warner Bros. / DC

Earlier this week both Warner Bros.  and DC announced that the existing licensing agreement with Mattel will continue with a new multi-year agreement.  Enveloped in this agreement are toy lines…

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Details on ‘Green Lantern’ toy line

Matty updated in a big way today revealing all the details of the upcoming ‘Green Lantern’ movie toy line.  Get all the gory details after the jump.  To see the…

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April’s Matty sale tomorrow

Just a reminder that Matty’s April sale kicks off tomorrow at noon eastern, 9AM Pacific.  Items this month include Sy-Klone, Panthor, the Master of the Universe Weapons Rack and a…

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Toy Fair 2011 – Tonner Dolls

Ok, Dolls are a little bit outside the normal scope of AwesomeToyBlog, but while at Toy Fair I took the opportunity to see what Tonner had on display.  I was…

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Toy Fair 2011 – Kotobukiya

While wandering the floor of the Javits center, the Koto booth caught my eye with their impressive display of 80 Stormtroopers statues flanking a Darth Vader.  For their ~8inch size,…

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Toy Fair 2011 – Funko Toys

Funko Toys, historically known for their bobble heads have some really exciting product on the horizon between their plush items, the new Pop! vinyl series and of course Bobbles.  I…

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Green Lantern movie toy images surfacing

Mattel has sent several movie sites the first official image of a toy from the upcoming Green Lantern line, supporting the Ryan Reynolds starring motion picture.  The figure includes a…

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SDCC – Mattel’s DC comics toys gallery

Enjoy a gallery of Mattel’s DC toys at SDCC [album id=10 template=extend]

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