Plastic Connoisseur

M.A.S.K. Blind Bag Variants Available Now

The newest addition to the Energon Universe, M.AS.K., was released today, and in celebration Skybound, alongside the regular releases and variants, they are releasing blind bag variants. There are three different comics you could possibly get in the bags, only one of which is actually M.A.S.K.#1. Normally, I wouldn’t buy a blind bag but I…

The Decepticons are Stuntin On Them! G2 Menasor Preorder Now Live

I almost completely missed the G2 era of Transformers. The only portion I remember is the rerelease of the original series with the animatronic Optimus and the little kid. I never saw any of the toys on the shelves, but I also was more into TMNT around that time. If I had looked, I would…

Coming Soon To Walmart Collector-Con! Marvel Legends Retro Card Kraven the Hunter

Every year leading up to Comic-Con, Walmart has their own collector-centric event called Collector-con. It appears as a section on their site that sells items that appeal to fans of different properties and fandoms. Marvel Legends usually has a couple of items listed and one has just been revealed. Here are the images of the…

Squadron Supreme! Hasbro Reveals Hyperion/Doctor Spectrum Two-pack

Time to start a new team! Today Hasbro has revealed their new two-pack with Hyperion and Doctor Spectrum. Hyperion previously had a figure released years back in the Hulkbuster wave(?) I think. The figure was pretty bulky and has a cape that is a bit too long. This new mold is a bit more streamlined…

New TMNT Minimates Turtle Blimp Deluxe Box Set Up For Preorder

A Diamond Select Toys release! The heroes in a half-shell are back, for an all-new box set of 2-inch Minimates! This time, the set captures five classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon characters – Donatello, April, Shredder, Bebop and a Foot Soldier – in a slipcover box set, depicting the iconic Turtle Blimp from…

Super 7 Announces Masters of the Universe Stridor Pre-sale

Okay folks, this isn’t an item that was anywhere near my radar, but I am intrigued. Here is the official announcement from Super7 they posted on their site: The Masters of the Universe Collector’s Choice line continues with Stridor! By popular demand, Man-At-Arms’ cybornetic creation, the Heroic Armored Warhorse that carried the mighty Fisto into…

THIEF OF THIEVES LAUNCHES FINAL STORY ARC WITH A HIGH-STAKES PRISON BREAK

PORTLAND, OR, 04/16/2018 — Image/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to announce one last job for THIEF OF THIEVES, the ongoing heist series created by Robert Kirkman in 2012. Series artists Shawn Martinbrough and Adriano Lucas are joined by new writer Brett Lewis (The Winter Men). “It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside Robert Kirkman, Nick Spencer, James…

Funko Black Panther Pop!s Series 2 Announced

As we anxiously await the premiere of Infinity and the home release of the amazing Black Panther, Funko has announced three new Black Panther Pop figures based on characters from the film. First up is Erik Killmonger in his kingly garb. There was a Killmonger in the first series but that depicted him in his…

Comic Connoisseur: WONDER WOMAN ARTIST MIRKA ANDOLFO EXPLORES THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF LOVE IN UNNATURAL

PORTLAND, OR, 04/16/2018 — Writer/artist Mirka Andolfo (Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, DC Comics Bombshells) will bring her gorgeous sensual fantasy UNNATURAL—originally published in Italian as Contro Natura—to Image Comics this July. In UNNATURAL, a totalitarian government patrols the personal lives of its citizens, punishing transgressors who engage in “unnatural” relationships. According to this regime, individuals may only enter…

Alien Takayuki Takeya Version Figma Action Figure

From the classic sci-fi horror movie “Alien” comes a figma action figure of an Alien specially designed by sculptor Takayuki Takeya! The figure has been sculpted with careful supervision by Takayuki Takeya, and painted by Takeya himself! The smooth yet posable figma joints allow you to act out a variety of different scenes. A flexible…

Toys R Us Exclusive Ant-man & Stinger Now Up For Preorder On Entertainment Earth

Once again Entertainment Earth is offering a preorder on what was once an exclusive to Toys R Us on their site. This two-pack features Ant-man and his daughter Cassie as Stinger.This set will run you $39.99 and is set to be released this June. I’m not a big fan of the MCU figures so I’m…

Marvel Legends Sasquatch Wave X-23 Images & Impressions

I’ve never been a big X-23 fan. I don’t have any issues. I didn’t follow her adventures much until she became a member of Cyclops’ X-force team. This figure depicts her as she was during that volume of the book. The head sculpt on this figure is awesome. It has this dynamic quality perfect for…

Packaged Images of Walgreens Exclusive Thing Shown on Hasbro Pulse

I, like many others, have been anxiously awaiting the release of the final member of the Fantastic Four. While we don’t have a release date other than this year, we do know what the final product will look like and what will come in the packaging. Today Hasbro Pulse posted images of the upcoming figure…

Marvel Legends Sasquatch Wave Deadpool Images & Impressions

The new Deadpool wave of figures has begun hitting stores, so that means it’s time to hunt! The wave isn’t exclusive anywhere, but it seems to be hitting comic stores and Walgreens first. Luckily, Walgreens had Legends figures on special for $14.99 last week so I was able to pick up Deadpool, Domino and X-23…

Specialty Series: Rick and Morty Dorbz & Evil-lyn Rock Candy

You’ll only be able to find these Specialty Series exclusives in boutique retail, specialty stores, local comic book shops and from qualified online retailers. This is your chance to help support local businesses and smaller retailers, and you’ll pick up an amazing exclusive item in the process! The latest exclusives are a Rick and Morty…

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