Frankentoast coming to SDCC 2011

Coming from Dan Goodsell, the creator is Mr. Toast is a brand new plush toy for San Diego Comic-con.  This year’s exclusive is Frankentoast!  Check it out below and head…

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Titanium Toyz SDCC exclusives announced

I’m playing a bit of catch-up this holiday weekend, as I’m clearing out my cache of SDCC exclusives.  Coming from Titanium Toyz are 2 versions of Titanium the robot.  Each…

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ThreeA Toys teases additional SDCC exclusives

A few weeks ago I posted about the IDW/ThreeA exclusives that were announced for Comic-con.  In addition to those, it looks like ThreeA has a few exclusives of their own…

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Details of 2nd Transformers SDCC exclusive – another Optimus Prime

Yesterday I posted the preview picture of the Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime figure.  Today more details are shared on the 2nd Transformers SDCC exclusive; a movie-verse Ultimate Optimus Prime. The…

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Phoenix Comicon kicks off this weekend

Not only is this weekend a holiday weekend, it is also the weekend for Phoenix’s own Comicon.  Some of the highlights of this years show include appearances by Leonard Nimoy,…

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Stormtrooper premium format figure pre-orders underway

Sideshow Toys have opened pre-orders on their Premium Format Stormtrooper figure.  Priced at $299.99, this is a much demanded piece.  Head over to Sideshow Toys and check out the preview…

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Mezco reveals SDCC Green Lantern Mez-Itz

Mezco sent out news today of their summer exclusive, a pair of DC Mez-Itz figures.  From this summer’s movie, Mezco is bringing us both Green Lantern and Sinestro.  This item…

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NECA launches new website

If I were to rank toy companies based on their online interactions with fans, NECA would have to top that list; they maintain a great twitter feed (Hi Randy!) and…

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Transformers Collectors Club reveals part of SDCC exclusive

Via their twitter feed the Transformers Collectors Club revealed a SDCC exclusive Optimus Prime.  This Prime is rumored to be part of a 2-piece Prime set which will include a…

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Doctor Who classics ‘Time Warrior’ set now available for pre-order

Online retailer Entertainment Earth has posted their pre-order for the newest Doctor Who Classics release – the ‘Time Warrior’ set.  Priced at $57.99 the set is due in July and…

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Sideshow Toys SDCC exclusive Predator mask set attendee pre-order kicks off Thursday, May 26

Just a reminder of tomorrow’s pre-order for Sideshow Toys’ SDCC exclusive Predator mask set.  Tomorrow’s pre-order, which is for attendees of the show, kicks off at 10AM Pacific time.  The…

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Bif Bang Pow! buy one get one 50% off sale

Entertainment Earth has announced this week’s sale – a buy one get one 50% off sale on all in-stock Bif Bang Pow! items.  This is a great chance to score…

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Japan relief auctions organzied by Fangoria

Mezco Toyz has sent on some info on a charity auction organized by Fangoria which they are participating in. They have donated an autographyed Living Deal Doll as well as…

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Starz releases full Torchwood trailer

Ok, this is a little outside of the scope of my normal AwesomeToyBlog posts, but I couldn’t resist – I’m sure its obvious that I’m a huge fan of all…

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Carded images of G.I. Joe SDCC exclusive Zarana

By way of ACToys.net, carded images of the 2011 SDCC G.I. Joe exclusive Zarana have appeared on-line.  As previously mentioned, there are 2 versions of the figure – her normal…

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