Captain America: The Winter Soldier: 1/6th scale Captain America (Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. Suit) Collectible Figure

“I joined S.H.I.E.L.D. to protect people.” Marvel Studios’ latest superhero hit – Captain America: The Winter Soldier has already started landing in theatres around the world and has took the top box office spot in many opening countries! In this exciting film, Captain America has joined S.H.I.E.L.D. and teamed up with Black Widow and Falcon to battle dangerous threats. Hot Toys is thrilled to present the highly-anticipated new 1/6th scale Captain America Collectible Figure in Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. suit.

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Chris Evans as Captain America in his Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. suit in the film. It features a newly developed helmeted head sculpt, finely tailored costume with embossed patterns, and a specially-made light blue metal shield.

Please kindly find the attached photos and spec below for your reference.

~ Movie Masterpiece Series ~

The 1/6th scale Captain America (Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. Suit) Collectible Figure specially features:

– Authentic and detailed likeness of Chris Evans as Captain America in his Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. suit in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

– New helmeted head sculpt

– Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture

– Body with over 30 points of articulations

– Approximately 31 cm tall

– Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:

– One (1) pair of relaxed palms

– One (1) pair of fists

– One (1) pair of palms for holding shield

– One (1) pair of open palms

– One (1) pointing right palm

– Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

– One (1) dark blue embossed patterned uniform with silver star emblem and stripes on chest

– One (1) pair of dark blue embossed patterned pants with pouches, knee pad, and red trims

– One (1) brown leather-like back shield holder and body strap

– One (1) brown leather-like belt with pouches

– One (1) pair of black boots with brown straps

Weapon:

– One (1) metal circular light blue shield

Accessories:

– One (1) metal-like handcuff

– Figure stand with Captain America nameplate and the movie logo

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Artists:

– Head Sculpted by Yulli & Yong Kyum, Kim

– Head Painted by JC. Hong

– Head Art Directed by JC. Hong

Release date: Q3-Q4, 2014

**Prototype shown is not final, pending licensor approval

**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice

© 2014 Marvel.

© 2014 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.

Programming Highlights At Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con

Gillan-Panel-630Firefly,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ William Shatner, Bruce Campbell Q&A’s, Evening Parties, Superhero-Themed Panels Headline Programming At Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con This Weekend

Sessions With Eliza Dushku, Sean Astin, Adam West & Burt Ward, Ralph Macchio, Top Creators, St. Louis ‘Weatherbird,’ Comics History, Speed Dating, Film Festival, Video Game Discussions Among Dozens Of Panels At America’s Center Friday Through Sunday

Question-and-answer sessions featuring stars of “Firefly” and Serenity Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk, individual discussions with “Doctor Who” headliners Matt Smith and Karen Gillan and panels featuring William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “T.J. Hooker”), Bruce Campbell (“Burn Notice,” Evil Dead), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy) and other celebrities top the robust programming schedule at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at America’s Center. Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission.

Some of the highlights of the schedule include:

Interactive Q&A sessions with the “Firefly”/Serenity stars (Sunday, 3 p.m.), Smith (Sat., 1:45 p.m.), Gillan (Sun., 2 p.m.), Shatner (Sat., 3:45 p.m.), Campbell (Sat., 5:45 p.m.), Astin (Sat., 12:45 p.m.), the “Batman” duo of Adam West and Burt Ward (Sat., 2:45 p.m.), “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio (Sat., 1:15 p.m.), “Buffy” star Eliza Dushku (Sat., noon) and other celebrities

Informative discussions with noted comics creators Cullen Bunn, Jai Nitz, Kevin Huizenga and Danny Fingeroth (Sat., 2:30 p.m.), Rob Prior (Sat., 11:30 a.m.), Jeff Balke (Sun., 11:30 a.m.), Salvador Larroca, Greg Capullo and Huizenga (Sat., 4:30 p.m.) and more

Batman-themed sessions, including “Bill Finger at 100: Who Really Created Batman?” (Sat., 12:30 p.m.) featuring Bill’s only heir, Athena Finger, and “Batman at 75,” (Sat., 1:30 p.m.), a discussion on the Caped Crusader led by Fingeroth, Capullo, Finger and Dr. Travis Langley

Dan Martin, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, on the history of the newspaper’s iconic, front-page “Weatherbird” (Sat., 1:30 pm.)

Video Game discussions led by industry giants Genese Davis, Seth Coster, Eric Kieron, Jen Patton and others on the Future of Video Games (Fri., 6:30 p.m.) and What Video Games Can Teach (Sat., 4 p.m.)

Evening parties on Friday (“Wizard World Creator Pro Am: Drink & Draw,” 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (“Wizard World Official After Party,” 8:30 p.m.)

Costume contests for adults (Saturday, 7:15 p.m.) and kids (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.)

“The Super Secret History of St. Louis Comics,” a tour of how the city became ‘Comics’ Second City’ (Friday, 4:30 p.m.)

Sci-Fi Speed Dating (Fri., 4 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m., 4 p.m..; Sun., 1 p.m.), two hour sessions

Wizard World Comic Con Film Festival, featuring selected shorts and music videos (Fri., Sat.)

Meet-and-greets with Jason David Frank (Sat., 11 a.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.) (paid events)

Kids Day (Sunday), with an array of kids and family activities designed just for the younger set, highlighted by the Green Ranger Power Hour with Frank (1:30 p.m.)

Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms at America’s Center. VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted.

A full list of Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con programming is available at http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-stlouis.html (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change).

Wizard World St. Louis is the fifth of 16 events currently scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. For more on the event, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-stlouis.html.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: 1/6th scale Captain America & Steve Rogers Collectible Figures Set

“The price of freedom is high… and it’s a price I’m willing to pay!” Marvel Studios’ latest superhero hit – Captain America: The Winter Soldier is sweeping theatres around the world and has been well received by fans and critics in many opening countries! In this exciting film, Captain America has joined S.H.I.E.L.D. and teamed up with Black Widow and Falcon to battle dangerous threats and confront the mysterious Winter Soldier. Hot Toys is proud to present a special collectible figures set which includes the highly anticipated new 1/6th scale Captain America in Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. suit and Steve Rogers Collectible Figure.

The movie-accurate Captain America collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Chris Evans as Captain America in his Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. suit in the film. It features a brand new helmeted head sculpt, finely tailored costume with embossed patterns, and a specially-made light blue metal shield.

The movie-accurate Steve Rogers collectible figure features a newly developed head sculpt with authentic likeness of Chris Evans, highly detailed costume, a specially-made heavy battle damaged metal shield, and a Captain America helmet. Fans of Captain America don’t miss out!

~ Movie Masterpiece Series ~

The 1/6th scale Captain America (Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. Suit) Collectible Figure specially features:

– Authentic and detailed likeness of Chris Evans as Captain America in his Stealth S.T.R.I.K.E. suit in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier

– New helmeted head sculpt

– Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture

– Body with over 30 points of articulations

– Approximately 31 cm tall

– Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:

– One (1) pair of relaxed palms

– One (1) pair of fists

– One (1) pair of palms for holding shield

– One (1) pair of open palms

– One (1) pointing right palm

– Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

– One (1) dark blue embossed patterned uniform with silver star emblem and stripes on chest

– One (1) pair of dark blue embossed patterned pants with pouches, knee pad, and red trims

– One (1) brown leather-like back shield holder and body strap

– One (1) brown leather-like belt with pouches

– One (1) pair of black boots with brown straps

Weapon:

– One (1) metal circular light blue shield

Accessories:

– One (1) metal-like handcuff

– Figure stand with Captain America nameplate and the movie logo

Artists:

– Head Sculpted by Yulli & Yong Kyum, Kim

– Head Painted by JC. Hong

– Head Art Directed by JC. Hong

The 1/6th scale Steve Rogers Collectible Figure specially features:

– Newly developed head sculpt with authentic and detailed likeness of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in his civilian outfit in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier

– Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed wrinkles and skin texture

– Body with over 30 points of articulations

– Approximately 31 cm tall

– Four (4) pairs of interchangeable palms including:

– One (1) pair of relaxed palms

– One (1) pair of fists

– One (1) pair of palms for holding shield

– One (1) pair of open palms

– Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

– One (1) navy blue jacket

– One (1) white t-shirt

– One (1) pair of blue jeans with brown leather-like belt

– One (1) pair of light brown boots

Weapon:

– One (1) heavy battle damaged metal circular shield

Accessories:

– One (1) 1/6th scale Captain America helmet

– Figure stand with Steve Rogers nameplate and the movie logo

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Artists:

– Head Sculpted by Yulli

– Head Painted by JC. Hong

– Head Art Directed by JC. Hong

– Costume Designed by Hai Lim

Release date: Q3-Q4, 2014

**Prototypes shown are not final, pending licensor approval

**Product details could be subjected to change without further notice

© 2014 Marvel.

© 2014 Hot Toys Limited. All Rights Reserved.

My Top 5(ish) Things in April’s Previews

You know the old rhyme…April showers bring May flowers, right?  Blah, blah, blah.  Nuts to the flowers.  More importantly, what does April really bring?  The really best part?  The reason we all suffered through this long, miserable winter?!?!?

It’s Previews!

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Flash #32:  DC Comics.  We’re getting closer.  Closer and closer to Wally West coming back.  Right?  He’s still coming back, right?  DC hasn’t cancelled or postponed this book yet, right?  Please?!?!?

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Superman #32:  DC Comics.  I’m not a big fan of Romita’s art.  It works for some things, but for Superman?  I don’t know.  I just don’t see it.  Especially after the likes of Jim Lee and Kenneth Rocafort pulling art duties recently on the Man of Steel.  Who knows, though.  Here’s hoping that he and Geoff Johns can breathe a lil magic into this lull of steel (see what I did there?!?!?).

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American Vampire:  Second Cycle #4:  DC Comics.  I gotta admit here, I didn’t read the original run of this book.  Vampires.  Ugh.  How many more vampires do we really need for mercy’s sake?!?   But, I picked up this book to see what the big deal was.  To see why everyone got their panties all in a bunch over this title.  And, it’s not bad.  Well, let me say, the Second Cycle isn’t bad.  I don’t know how the original run is/was.  But, if this keeps me interested, I’ll definitely pick up the trade.

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Supergirl/Batgirl/Nightwing/Red Robin:  DC Collectibles.  Shut up and take my hundred dollars, DC Collectibles!

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Batman Li’l Gotham figures:  DC Collectibles.  For real?!?!  DC Collectibles, again?  Fine.  Just take the rest of my wallet, why don’t you?!?!?

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The Wicked + The Divine #1:  Image Comics.  Now, this…this was an interesting solict in Previews.  I don’t know the first thing about this book.  And mama always said you can’t judge a book by it’s cover (no she didn’t), but…man!  I am intrigued!  At least for the first issue.

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Manhattan Projects #21:  Image Comics.  I love the Manhattan Projects!  I say it loud.  I say it proud.  But, man!  It feels like they’ve been all over the place the last few issues.   And…we’re finally gonna find out what happened to Laika the dog, before all the crap went down…whoops!  Have I said too much?!?!?

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Saga #20:  Image Comics.  As a comic book reader, I’m contractually obligated to read Saga. But, why include it on the list?  The solicit:  “Something terrible happens.”  Classic.

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Oz:  Age of Darkness:  Zenescope.  All the beautiful girls are in Zenescope Comics.  What can I say?  I’m judging this book by the cover.  And getting it!

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DC Bombshells Calendar:  Love the Bombshells.  Love everything about them.  Except the Poison Ivy statue  I mean, it’s ok.  Think they just could’ve done something a little bit better with her, but whatever. Still awesome.  And anything Bombshells related? Put me down for 10!

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Starfire Bishoujo Statue:  Kotobukiya. I don’t even know how to say “Bishoujo”, but this statue?  Oh my!  I saw this at Toy Fair and as a big fan of Starfire (like you aren’t either, pervs), this statue is on my list!

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WTF Product of the Month:  Lightsaber tongs.  I mean…c’mon.  When does it end?  Actually, where does it end?  I realize that Disney now owns Star Wars, but this?  This has got Lucas’ stank all over it.

 

Don’t forget to check out the show everyone would be talking about.  If they had nothing else to talk about…

New! UGLYDOLL: MY HERO? Original Graphic Novel

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VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, delivers a whimsical new breed of pop culture champions with the debut of the latest original graphic novel release from the Perfect Square imprint. UGLYDOLL: MY HERO? launches on April 1st, is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry a print MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

A digital version will also be available beginning on April 1st for $4.99 U.S. / CAN from the Perfect Square App, which has titles available for the Apple iPad® and iPad® Mini. The Perfect Square App is available from the iTunes store. Fans can also find a digital version of the title for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo ereaders, as well as in the iBooks and GooglePlay Stores.

Do you need a hero? We do too. We want to help, we really do. But after all the suiting up, choosing powers, assembling a super team and rescuing cats from trees, there’s no time for pie. And we really like pie. So maybe we’re not cut out for saving the world. Don’t you agree, Ice-Bat? Oh, wait, he’s off defending the Uglyverse. We’ll ask him when he’s done. Right after we finish dessert.

MY HERO? features 10 full-color stories by veteran UGLYDOLL writer and artists Travis Nichols, Ian McGinty, and Phillip Jacobson. In this new release, Uglydoll co-creator Sun-Min Kim, Theo Ellsworth, renowned pop culture artist/writer Junko Mizuno, and two talented design teams from Japan-MAD BARBARIANS and DEVILROBOTS-also lend their considerable talents.

“Uglydolls may not be the first characters to come to mind when you think of super heroes, but they rise hilariously to the occasion in UGLYDOLL: MY HERO?,” says Traci Todd, Senior Editor, Children’s Publishing, “Frostbite, Ice-Bat’s alter-ego, is back, and he’s joined by a whole host of Ugly heroes… and anti-heroes. Some of the stories in MY HERO are epic, some are about cookies, but they’re all about being true to yourself-the most heroic act of all.”

David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim are renowned for creating the world of Uglydoll. Inspired by a love letter David drew for Sun-Min, Uglydoll began as a line of handmade plush dolls and has since grown into an evergreen, multi-million dollar brand loved internationally by fans all ages. Their works can be found around the world, from the MOMA in Tokyo and the Louvré in Paris, to the windows of the Uglydoll shop in Seoul. Based on a vision to build a world that showed the whimsical twists and turns that make people unique, both inside and out, and to demonstrate how “ugly” means unique and celebrating who you are is the new beautiful.This UGLYDOLL comic is also inspired by some of Sun-Min and David’s personal heroes from the pop art and comic art world.

VIZ Media’s Perfect Square imprint focuses on delivering original comics, graphic novels and other books with an emphasis on strong storytelling, eye-popping graphics, empowering themes, and a dash of irreverence, that captures the imagination of a whole new generation.

For more information on UGLYDOLLS, please visit www.uglydolls.com.
Additional information on titles published by Perfect Square is available at www.PerfectSquare.com.
For more information on other manga titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

New Clips From FARGO

FX has just released a behind-the-scenes content piece for the highly-anticipated limited drama series, FARGO, which premieres Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 PM ET/PT only on FX.

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Welcome to Fargo. Aw jeez, here we go again. The cast and crew of Fargo show how FX’s newest original series expands the world of the award winning film.

New Clip and Pics For “TEEN TITANS GO!”

The Titans are Moving!

New Episodes of Teen Titans Go! Airing at a New Time – Wednesdays 6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network

Catch All New DC Nation Shorts in Their New Time, Wednesday Nights, Following a New Episode of Teen Titans Go!

“Uncle Jokes”

New Episode

Airs Wednesday, April 9

6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network

Hoping to learn how to be actually funny — unlike Robin who can only tell “uncle jokes” — Starfire asks to join Cyborg and Beast Boy’s twosome. Robin is upset as he feels this throws off the balance of the Tower and goes to the extreme to deal with it.


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“Batman Strange Days”

A brand new short from producer Bruce Timm featuring a lost tale from Batman’s past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious layer of Dr. Hugo Strange.

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DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES “THE STRAIN: THE NIGHT ETERNAL”!

CONTINUING GUILLERMO DEL TORO AND CHUCK HOGAN’S ACCLAIMED VAMPIRE EPIC!

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As the world gears up for the premiere of the new FX television program adapting the original novel trilogy The Strain, Dark Horse announces The Night Eternal, the third comics chapter of this ongoing vampire epic, adapted by David Lapham and Mike Huddleston.

Following the first two comics series, The Strain and the recently wrapped The Fall, The Night Eternal will begin on August 20, just after The Strain’s television debut on FX!

It’s been two years since the Master’s plan succeeded and a near apocalypse coated the world in darkness. Now able to roam freely, the Master’s legion of vampires rule the world—a horrifying police state where humans are harvested for blood. As humanity despairs, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and an unlikely team of heroes continue their fight against extinction, all the while hoping to unlock the secret to the Master’s demise. The final chapter in the Strain Trilogy, the series that put a terrifying twist on the vampire genre, begins here.

Dark Horse is giving readers a chance to catch up on what they’ve been missing with a one-dollar reprint of the first issue of The Strain. This horrifying first chapter of the original Strain saga takes readers back to the beginning of an outbreak of diabolical proportions. On shelves June 18.

It doesn’t stop there! July will see the reprint of the entire first series of The Strain in a deluxe hardcover. This all-new edition will collect the first eleven issues in 272 full-color pages for only $29.99! On sale July 9 in comic shops everywhere.

July will also see the release of The Strain Volume 4: The Fall, wrapping up the second series. This collection arrives at your local comic shop on July 2 for $19.99.

Read the comic! Watch the series!

Come Run the Ben 10Athon This Weekend on Cartoon Network!

Ben’s new alien form, Whampire!
Ben’s new alien form, Whampire!

 

All weekend long on Cartoon Network, we’re celebrating our favorite teenage superhero with an extra-special Ben 10Athon! The fun begins on Saturday, April 5 at 9 a.m. (ET/PT) with “The Vampire Strikes Back,” the final installment in the Ben 10 Omniverse three-part Monster Planet arc. In this episode, Ben, Rook and Rad Dudesman come face to face with the evil Lord Transyl, a vampire-like alien who can make anyone his loyal slave. But this bad guy’s got another thing coming when Ben breaks out an all-new alien from his Omnitrix arsenal – WHAMPIRE!

The action continues throughout the day until 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and all day Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT) with special two-part episodes from each of the Ben 10 series: Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and Ben 10 Omniverse. We’ll also showcase feature-length animated and live-action Ben 10 movies during Ben 10Athon, including Ben 10: Alien Swarm and Ben 10: Race Against Time.

To help celebrate the special on-air event, Cartoon Network Enterprises is launching an all-new DVD, Ben 10 Omniverse: Duel of the Duplicates. Available April 8, 2014, the latest home entertainment adventure includes the three-part story arc from the series’ first season – “The Ultimate Heist,” “A Fistful of Brains” and “For a Few Brains More”- wherein the trio works together to stop Albedo from absorbing Azmuth’s intelligence. Two action-packed bonus episodes – “Evil’s Encore” and “Return to Forever” are also included on the Ben 10 Omniverse: Duel of the Duplicates DVD, which will be available for a suggested retail price of $14.97. Additionally, we are offering a free sneak-peek of an upcoming episode on iTunes, and past seasons from all Ben 10 series are on sale through April 8. Check out the Ben 10 iTunes page here.