Details on Battle Beasts Minimates Wave 1

Diamond Select Toys have shared all the details on the first series of Battle Beast minimates. Coming your way in wave 1 are: Vorin the Ram vs. the Scorpion –…

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Halloween’s right around the corner

It might be the dog days of summer, but Halloween is right around the corner. In preparation, Funko’s sent out a quick update of some of the boo-tiful product they…

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Playmates posts TMNT videos

The new TMNT toys from Playmates Toys have hit far and wide, and they’re great toys. Playmates Toys has posted a ton of instructional videos, all of which are linked…

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Second series of ‘The Walking Dead’ minimates announced

Diamond Select Toys sent out news on their second wave of ‘The Walking Dead’ minimates. As in the first wave each human figure comes packaged with a zombie and the…

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Power Morphicon announces 2012 convention exclusive

The official Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers convention have announced a convention exclusive two pack for their 2012 show. Limited to just 1,000 pieces this 2-pack includes a Shark Attack Red…

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Catwoman included as a playable character in the upcoming DC Universe Game, Injustice: Gods Among Us

With a release date in 2013, the DC Universe combat game Injustice: Gods Among Us is keeping a slow but steady trickle of news. The latest development is the announcement…

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Her Universe at Star Wars Celebration VI

With Star Wars Celebration VI right around the corner, Her Universe has sent out a press release announcing their events and special merchandise for the show. If you’re interested in…

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Gentle Giant updates on Celebration VI exclusives, Holiday Bust and offers a chance to win a Cantina!

With just a few weeks until Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, Gentle Giant has sent out a quick news update with the latest details on their Celebration VI exclusives,…

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Toys R Us offers special events for home video release of the Hunger Games

To celebrate the August 18th DVD and Blu-Ray release of the hit movie ‘The Hunger Games’, Toys R Us has lined up a number of midnight openings, special events, special…

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Masters of the Universe Classics and DC Club Infinite Earths make the cut

After warnings that neither Club Eternia or Club Infinite Earths were on track to hit their subscription goals, the subscription period ended today with both clubs surpassing the minimum needed…

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Bruce Lee Mimobot now available

Mimoco announced the newest addition to their Legends of MIMOBOT series of designer USB flash drives as the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee. Joining Albert Einstein, the Legends of MIMOBOT…

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tokidoki announces Sept. 10th release of Royal Pride collection

tokidoki’s announced details of the upcoming release of their Royal Pride collection. These 3″ figures, with a MSRP of $8.95 are pictured below in all their feline (and canine) glory….

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Have a Super Labor Day with Encore

With August now under way, thoughts begin to wander towards Labor Day, the next holiday which many people have off. If you’re looking to just have a quiet day at…

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Kickstarted launched for GaymerCon 2013 – LGBT Gaming Convention

Every week a few Kickstarter promotions make their way through the AwesomeToyBlog inbox, and while they’re interested, they don’t warrant being posted. The one for GaymerCon 2013, however, is worthy…

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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Bot-Con behind the scenes video

With the release of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron just a few weeks off, they’ve released a video with behind the scenes footage from Bot-con.  Enjoy the video below and for…

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