Transformers SDCC news from Botcon

Straight out of Botcon comes news on some SDCC Transformers exclusives. While no pictures were allowed in the panel the 2 announced exclusives are:  TF: Prime Zombie Cliffjumper packaged in…

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Kit Fisto contest from Gentle Giant to celebrate May the 4th

Gentle Giant sent out a news blast today announcing a contest to win a production sample Kit Fisto mini-bust to celebrate Star Wars Day, May the 4th. You can get…

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Bif Bang Pow! announces first SDCC exclusive for 2012 – Twilight Zone Diorama

Two SDCC 2012 posts in a row? That can only mean its getting closer and closer to Comic-con! Bif Bang Pow, via AFI, have announced their first SDCC exclusive for…

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MattyCollector’s SDCC 2012 Exclusives

In an unexpected twist, Matty revealed their SDCC exclusives the old fashioned way – on their website (vs. the reveals on G4 the past two years). This years line up…

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Telltale games releases Walking Dead trailer

That trailer was brand new from Telltale Games, featuring the story of ‘A New Day’ the first of five episodes of the Walking Dead game series. This series takes a…

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Update on eFx Avengers prop replicas

With the opening of ‘The Avengers’ just around the corner – May 4th for the not obsessively tracking folks, eFx sent out a quick update on their upcoming Avengers prop…

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NECA announces SDCC exclusive Predator figure

NECA took to their twitter account this weekend and was sharing glimpses into their world. Among the news items, they announced that the 2012 SDCC exclusives Predator item is a…

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Takara Tomy’s take on Battle Beasts fully revealed

As if the news of DST’s mini-mates relaunch of Battle Beasts wasn’t enough to satisfy your beast lovin’ self, the details on Takara Tomy’s “Beast Saga” popped up online today….

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LEGO DC Super Heroes Movie Maker App Now Available in iTunes

I guess that it’s also app night here on AwesomeToyBlog, as I also wanted to pass on the news that Lego has their DC Super Heroes Movie Maker app now…

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Trailer for Skylanders: Cloud Patrol

A little over a week ago, I shared some screen shots and news of the iOS Skylanders game Skylanders: Cloud Patrol. I’ve had the chance to play the game and…

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Four Fantastic new Marvel images from Hasbro

Hasbro sent out a quick set of images today revealing a few new items in the Marvel toy universe. Of course, all eyes are on the big screen debut of…

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SDCC Exclusive – Mars Attacks! bust from Gentle Giant

Via the Nerdist, Gentle Giant has announced their first 2012 San Diego Comic-con exclusive – a 7.5″ bust commemorating the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks! The Mars Attacks! alien comes…

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Going to Botcon? Reserve your Transformers Universe game name!

As if the exclusive toys, giant (3rd party toy free) dealer room, Transformers news, and panels weren’t enough to make Transformers fans happy at Botcon; an added perk for attendees…

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DC Direct now DC Collectibles

It a bit of re-branding news from C2E2 – DC Direct is dead!  Well, not really, DC Direct is re-launched into the brand DC Collectibles. Other than a name change,…

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Battle Beasts returning from Diamond Select Toys

After years of teasing, Diamond Select Toys announced a partnership with IDW that will bring Battle Beasts back to toy stores everywhere. Both the comic and mini-mate based toy line…

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