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CULTURE - From YahooMovies: Elvira Mistress of the Dark, the iconic horror hostess, talks about her regrets in regards to being sexy.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 10/28 to 10/30/2016 weekend box office is "Boo! A Madea Halloween" with an estimated take of $16.67 million.
From Variety: Marvel's "Doctor Strange" makes its debut overseas with an international box office haul of $86 million.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: At the Nebraska-Washington college football game, a fan wears a racist President Obama costume that included a rope around his neck.
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MOVIES - From Variety: At the 14th Morelia International Film Festival, the top prize goes to the film, "El Vigilante," the debut film of Diego Ros.
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ECO - From Time: Actress and activist Shailene Woodley tells the truth about her arrest during the #NoDAPL protests.
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COMICS - From Variety: Frank Miller talks Batman movie and Superman's origins.
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MOVIES - From FlickeringMyth: David Leitch,who co-directed surprise hit, John Wick, may replace Tim Miller on "Deadpool 2."
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: Here's an "American Horror Story: Roanoke" Chapter 7 recap if you need it.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: 6 mind-bending facts about "Donnie Darko" on its 15th anniversary.
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ECO - From EcoWatch: Mark Ruffalo and Native Renewables deliver solar panels to #NoDAPL protest site.
From TheGuardian: Guards who deployed attack dogs against #NoDAPL protestors could face criminal charges.
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: Let's revisit SNL's "Count Trump-ula."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Talks are under way for a possible revival of hit NBC TV series, "Will & Grace."
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MOVIES - From Variety: Warner Bros. and Robert Downey, Jr.'s people have announced the writing staff for a third "Sherlock Holmes" movie.
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OBIT - From NYTimes: Author, social and political activist, and politician, Tom Hayden, died at the age of 76, Sunday, October 23, 2016. Some may remember him as a former husband of Jane Fonda, with whom he had a son, actor Troy Garity.
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POLITICS - From TheVillageVoice: Peering into the souls of white folk.
PIXAR - From YahooMovies: "Toy Story 4" and "The Incredibles 2" switch release dates. 2018 for "The Incredibles 2" and 2019 for "Toy Story 4."
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ECO - From EcoWatch: Leo DiCaprio's documentary, "Before the Flood," exposes destruction of rain forests for palm oil.
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OBIT - From Variety: One of the Emmy-winning writers of "The Simpsons," Kevin Curran, has died at the age of 59, Tuesday, October 25, 2016.
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MOVIES - From RollingStone: Ice Cube to play "Fagin" in a contemporary film take on "Oliver Twist."
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ECO - From teleSUR: Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon join anti-Dakota Pipeline protests.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: A tale of two different visions for "Deadpool 2."
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: 17 million people watch Negan get his kill on in seventh season opener of "The Walking Dead."
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MOVIES - From CinemaBlend: Spoilers for "Alien: Covenant."
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OBIT - From TheWrap: Singer and celebrity, Peter Burns, has died at the age of 57, Sunday, October 23, 2016. Burns was the founder and lead singer of the band, "Dead or Alive," known for the 1985 hit, "You Spin Me Right Round (Like a Record)."
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MOVIES - From Variety: Margot Robbie in talks to join "Peter Rabbit." Yeah, no Margot Robbie fatigue... yet.
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TELEVISION - From THR: FX's "The People vs. O.J. Simpson" smash miniseries almost did not happen.
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TELEVISION - From RollingStone: 5 things Negan's kills (as seen in Episode 1 of Season 7) mean for "The Walking Dead."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 10/21 to 10/23/2016 weekend box office is Tyler Perry's "Boo! A Madea Halloween."
From YahooMovies: Madea scares off Jack Reacher at the weekend box office.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: Joss Whedon says his next film may be a World War II historical/horror drama.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: Tom Cruise says that work is still ongoing to get "Top Gun 2" going.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: After 71 years, Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs return to the World Series. Game 1 in Cleveland, Ohio vs the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, October 23, 2016.
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ECO - From RollingStone: Inside Leo DiCaprio's crusade to save the world.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Final trailer for the sci-fi thriller, "Arrival," which opens November 11, 2016.
Monday, October 31, 2016
VIZ Media Announces New Manga from Shirow Miwa
VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES NEW MANGA SERIES RWBY IN WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP MAGAZINE
Acclaimed Manga Artist Shirow Miwa Writes And Illustrates The Action-Packed Adventure Series Based On The Popular Online Animated Show; Free Preview Chapter Available Now!
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, adds a riveting new title to its WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP lineup with the launch of RWBY in today's issue of the world’s most popular manga magazine.
RWBY is an action-driven adventure inspired by the popular online anime series created by Monty Oum and produced by Austin, TX-based Rooster Teeth Productions. The manga is set in the future-fantasy World of Remnant and introduces readers to a group of four young adventurers who train at Beacon Academy to become Huntsmen and Huntresses in order to protect their world from monsters. The RWBY manga is written and illustrated by Shirow Miwa, who is widely acclaimed for his series Dogs: Bullets and Carnage (also published by VIZ Media).
A special FREE Chapter 1 of RWBY is available in the SHONEN JUMP section of the VIZ website (VIZ.com/ShonenJump). New RWBY digital chapters will be available exclusively to WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP subscribers every Monday.
In RWBY, humans and beasts once coexisted peacefully in the magical World of Remnant. Now they are at fierce odds. Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long are Team RWBY, classmates at the Beacon Academy, learning the deadly craft of hunting the monstrous species known as the Grimm.
“This is the RWBY that you know and love, but with a twist. Not just an adaptation, this new story is a prequel, depicting events taking place before Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang were in the Academy in Volume 1 of the animation,” says Joel Enos, Senior Editor. “You should expect to see some all-new reveals and backstories for the characters in each new chapter that’s available digitally each week in WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP!”
Manga creator Shirow Miwa debuted in UltraJump magazine in 1999 with the short series Black Mind. His next series, DOGS, was published in the magazine from 2000 to 2001 and instantly became a popular success. He returned in 2005 with Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, which is currently running in UltraJump. Miwa also creates illustrations for books, music videos and magazines, and produces doujinshi (independent comics) under the circle name m.m.m.WORKS. Fans can visit his personal website at http://mmm-gee.net.
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is published digitally each week by VIZ Media and features the latest chapters of some of the world’s most popular manga series released to English readers across North America as well as the U.K., Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, the Philippines and Singapore on the same day as the magazine’s general print release in Japan. International issues debut each Monday at 10:00am (PST) and monthly subscriptions are available across all territories.
For more information on WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and exclusive subscriber offers, please visit VIZ.com/ShonenJump.
For more information on VIZ Media manga titles, please visit www.VIZ.com
About Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC
Rooster Teeth is a pioneering studio responsible for some of the biggest online series in history, such as the award-winning and longest-running web series, Red vs. Blue. They also produce the globally acclaimed animated series RWBY, the first western anime series to be distributed in Japan; the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast; and Immersion, a reality format that brings video game theory to the real world. Rooster Teeth has a massive global footprint of more than 28 million subscribers to its YouTube Network, 3 million unique monthly visitors to its RoosterTeeth.com hub and 1.8 million registered community members. The company was founded in 2003, and is now a subsidiary of Fullscreen, Inc., a global youth media company that develops online creators and produces multi-platform entertainment experiences. Discover more at RoosterTeeth.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
Image Comics Announces "God Country"
New series from Cates and Shaw set to launch in January 2017
“So much fun to watch creators find that next level. Go, Cates, go!”
—Brian Michael Bendis
Fan-favorite writer Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw (Buzzkill, The Paybacks) team up for an all-new series GOD COUNTRY, set to launch from Image Comics in January 2017.
In GOD COUNTRY readers meet Emmett Quinlan, an old widower rattled by dementia. Emmett isn't just a problem for his children—his violent outbursts are more than the local cops can handle. When a tornado levels his home—as well as the surrounding West Texas town—a restored Quinlan rises from the wreckage. The enchanted sword at the eye of the storm gives him more than a sound mind and body, however. He's now the only man who can face these otherworldly creatures the sword has drawn down to the Lone Star State…
"This is a story Geoff and I have been wanting to tell for such a long time, and to be able to do it with Image is beyond a dream come true,” said Cates. “God Country is full of heart, action, giant swords, Kirby Gods, Texans, magic tornados, and family drama...so it's really just everything I love piled into one great, epic yarn. This January everyone is welcome to come on in, grab a beer, have a seat and get ready… we have a hell of a story to tell you."
Shaw added: “I love this book! Of course, I would say that, but I really do. I love that Donny and I get to work together again, and I love that we get to publish through Image. It's a story I've never heard before, both down to earth and out of this world. The whole team is on their A-Game and I cannot wait to share it with the world, Texas style!”
SOUTHERN BASTARDS meets American Gods in a high-stakes fantasy series that will kick off the new year with high-octane action and jaw-dropping worldbuilding. In GOD COUNTRY salvation is a double-edged sword.
GOD COUNTRY #1 Cover A by Shaw and Dave Stewart (Diamond Code NOV160544) and Cover B by Gerardo Zaffino (Diamond Code NOV160545) hits stores on Wednesday, January 11th. The final order cutoff for comics retailers is Monday, December 19th.
Advance praise for GOD COUNTRY:
“Donny Cates is a fresh new voice much worth hearing.” —Mark Waid
“God Country is the kind of comic book I wanted to make when I was as young and full of piss and sacrilege as Donny Cates is now. It manages to feel timeless, yet so of-the-moment, and it looks gorgeous doing it.” —Tim Seeley
“Anyone who lives in Tornado Alley can tell you that the wrath of God is real. We see it dance over our fields and homesteads in the form of merciless, destructive twisters. Every once in a while new talents tear across the landscape of comics the same way, and God Country is the damage report. Cates brings inventive authenticity to both the family dynamics of American life and the fantastic elements of mythology in a way not seen since Morrison's Animal Man. Shaw and Wordie unleash a storm of art and color that deftly and energetically portrays both the mundane and the divine with equal skill. God Country is the real deal, and God help you if you miss it.” —Phil Hester
“God Country #1 is a campfire story on speed. A gentle voice that sucks you in with quiet moments and big skies, it grows into a screaming funnel cloud of mythology and monsters so big it barely fits on the page. A widescreen Texas sky filled with Kirby Krackle. I can’t wait to see where God Country touches down next.” —Christopher Sebela
"God Country takes you on a ride from the heavy and desolate into a fantastical reality of living Gods, magical swords, and a mythology shrouded in mystery...! I can’t wait to read issue 2!” —Babs Tarr
“The energy in the storytelling & art in this book is some of the best I've seen in ages. God Country engages and delivers on a level I wish more high-concept comics would.” —Tristan Jones
“Donny Cates is one of the best writers in comics. His ideas are fresh, his stories have heart, and most importantly, they come from someplace real.” —Daniel Warren Johnson
“Good, GOOD stuff. Solid, and solidly intriguing. Turned page furiously until I got to the last, then desperately wanted to find out what happens next.” —John Layman
“Donny Cates has written a rip-roaring yarn that entertains right up to it’s stellar cliffhanger/starting point for God Country which I can’t wait to see where it goes. The driver at the accelerator is Geoff Shaw, whose spectacular storytelling and dynamic drawings really make this a page turner! Don’t mess with Texas, the Gods have returned!” —Terry Dodson
“The exact kind of joyous, unbridled lunacy I've come to expect from Cates—and I loved every panel of it.” —Michael Moreci
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Saturday, October 29, 2016
Image Comics Announce "Dante"
A 48-page prestige format one-shot from Image Comics and Top Cow Productions
Fan-favorite writer and Top Cow COO Matt Hawkins (SYMMETRY, THINK TANK) teams up with all-star artist Darick Robertson (HAPPY!, Transmetropolitan, The Boys) and co-writer Jason Ning for DANTE, a gritty, supernatural thriller one-shot from Image Comics and Top Cow Productions this January 2017.
Dante was a family man with a wife and a young daughter—and also a top assassin working for an international crime syndicate. For two decades, he worked hard to keep those two lives separate. Manipulated into thinking he could retire with the syndicate's blessing, Dante is betrayed. While fighting to save himself, he accidentally kills a young Asian boy—an act which changes him forever. Cursed, and covered with otherworldly tattoos, Dante embarks on a journey to uncover the source of this supernatural affliction, and to save his family.
"When Cryptozoic and Strange Turn asked if I'd be interested in working on a book with Darick Robertson, I had to pinch myself at first to see if I was dreaming it," said Hawkins. "Darick is one of those artists that writers dream of collaborating with, and working with him was one of my most fulfilling experiences in comics thus far!"
"Working with Matt, Jason, and the whole Cryptozoic team was an excellent experience,” said Robertson. "The script is moody and gritty, which fit nicely into my artistic wheelhouse. The colors are by the ever incredible Diego Rodriguez, and I believe this is some of our best work to date."
DANTE ONE-SHOT (Diamond code: NOV160552) hits comic book stores Wednesday, January 25th, 2016. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, December 12th, 2016.
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Comic Book Stars Love Them Some "Moonshine"
The first issue of the buzz-worthy title sent back to print
“As darkly beautiful and engrossing as you'd expect from Azzarello & Risso…with a kick as strong as the best corn liquor.”
—Jason Aaron
Image Comics is pleased to announce that author Brian Azzarello (ALPHA KING) and artist Eduardo Risso, the New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award winning creative team that redefined the crime genre with 100 Bullets, have served up another hit with MOONSHINE. The first issue is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with increasing customer demand.
Set during Prohibition, and deep in the backwoods of Appalachia, MOONSHINE #1 tells the story of Lou Pirlo, a city-slick “torpedo” sent from New York City to negotiate a deal with the best moonshiner in West Virginia, one Hiram Holt. What Lou doesn’t figure on is that Holt is just as cunning and ruthless as any NYC crime boss. Because not only will Holt do anything to protect his illicit booze operation, he’ll stop at nothing to protect a much darker family secret...a bloody, supernatural secret that must never see the light of day… or better still, the light of the full moon.
MOONSHINE #1 remains available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.
MOONSHINE #1, 2nd printing (Diamond Code SEP168239), MOONSHINE #2 Cover A by Risso (Diamond Code SEP160739), and MOONSHINE #2 Cover B by Dave Johnson (Diamond Code SEP160740) will be available on Wednesday, November 16th, 2016. The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, October 24th, 2016.
Select praise for MOONSHINE:
“Moonshine #1 is damn near perfect. 5 out of 5!” —Nerdist
“An engrossing, tightly plotted introduction to their latest creator-owned saga.” —IGN
“Shows Azzarello at what he does best, kicking ass and taking names… You won’t be disappointed.” —Fangoria
“When a blockbuster creative team reunites to work on a new project, the results are often magic. That is the case in Moonshine.” —TFAW.com blog
“As darkly beautiful and engrossing as you'd expect from Azzarello & Risso… with a kick as strong as the best corn liquor.”
—Jason Aaron
"Azzarello and Risso go for the jugular with Moonshine's bloody tale of bootleggers, gangsters, and monsters both human and inhuman. But the silver bullet here is Risso's elegant use of color. Already a master of black and white, he somehow makes his art even creepier and more unsettling.” —Cliff Chiang
"The moody and tense storytelling Azzarello and Risso got famous for in 100 Bullets only increases with Moonshine. And with Risso doing his own coloring, his art has never been more seductive. More addictive than forbidden booze.” —Fábio Moon
"Moonshine delivers the goods, gets the readers hooked and craving for more. Azzarello and Risso did it again!” —Gabriel Bá
"Gangster noir, mysterious horror, and a dash of southern gothic by two masters of the craft, and the special magic that ignites when they work together. With bold and brazen writing by Brian Azzarello and crisp, delectable art and color by Eduardo Risso, Moonshine is an intoxicating brew. Drink up!" —Karen Berger, DC’s Vertigo imprint founder, Editor on Surgeon X
“Incredible art and writing from two of the best creators in comics. Plus two of my favourite subjects… booze and werewolves all in one book! A winner!” —Tula Lotay
“Moonshine brings me back to that first time reading an Azzarello and Risso book. And Risso coloring himself adds a stark new beauty.”
—Ivan Brandon
“Rewriting the book on raw, visceral cool, Moonshine drags you kicking and screaming into the underbelly of Appalachian Gothic. A seedy, rich, mountain-style memento mori.” —Steve Orlando
“A dark and unrelenting story that will suck you into another time and place. It’s Miller's Crossing meets Deliverance. Azzarello and Risso bring the goods as they always do!” —Amy Chu
“Moonshine by Azzarello & Risso for Image Comics is a book that makes me wish I had thought of it first!! RECOMMENDED!” —Francisco Francavilla
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Bluefin Opens Pre-Orders on "Iron Man" Figure and Set
Unique Addition To Renowned S.H.Figuarts Line Announced Exclusively For U.S. Market And Recreates Tony Stark’s Workshop With Screen Accurate Detail And LED Light-Up Features
Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, delights Marvel superhero and action fans as it open pre-orders today for a special new release from Tamashii Nations of the S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark VI and Hall of Armor Set.
Set to be released exclusively for the U.S. market in April 2017, this is the first S.H.Figuarts Marvel figure to be made officially available for U.S.-based collectors and features the exquisite level of detail that has made the S.H.Figuarts line a favorite among collectors.
The Iron Man Mark VI release also launches Tamashii Nation’s distinctive Hall of Armor product line that allows fans recreate Tony Stark's one-of-a-kind home workshop with movie-accurate details and features including LED light-up functions both inside and outside the chambers. Future planned releases S.H.Figuarts Hall of Armor Iron Man variants will be inter-connectable, allowing collectors to create a truly impressive diorama.
The S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark VI figure is beautifully constructed with hybrid materials and features up to 15 points of articulation to create endless posing possibilities. The Iron Man Mark VI and Hall of Armor Set will carry an MSRP of $119.99 from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from a variety of leading online outlets.
S.H.Figuarts Iron Man Mark VI and Hall of Armor Set
Height: Approx. 7 inches; MSRP: $119.99
Recreate Tony Stark’s lab with the S.H.Figuarts IRON MAN MARK VI and Hall of Armor Set! The S.H.Figuarts Hall of Armor project begins with the iconic Mark VI suit from Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3 and the Avengers, revamped with a completely refined sculpt. The spectacular Hall of Armor includes LED light-up features in the front, back and sides to illuminate one’s armor collection. Set includes interchangeable hand parts, interchangeable shoulder part set, interchangeable leg armor set, and effect parts set, and various Hall of Armor attachment accessories.
Bluefin is the exclusive North American master distributor for a comprehensive array of Bandai Tamashii Nation S.H.Figuarts products for numerous hit pop culture properties including Dragon Ball, Kamen Rider, Naruto, Power Rangers, Sailor Moon, Star Wars, Suicide Squad, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Bruce Lee, Freddie Mercury and more. Additional product information is available at: http://www.bluefincorp.com/catalog/tamashii-nations/s-h-figuarts.html.
About Bluefin:
Based in Anaheim, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, and Capcom, and is also the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Blitzway Studios, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL, Storm Collectibles, and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.
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