The Lost View

Lion-O, fight at Thundercat's side!!! Hard Hero launchs the first statue of this franchise

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:11:00 +0000

Hoping to have it in our country (at the moment this figure is only USA available), this great cold-cast Porcelain Statue from Hard Hero is a loyal release of the main character of an animated series of our childhood, Thundercats.

Fully painted, ready for display, including a color collector’s box, this limited edition will be released this 2010 begining. Don't lose your chance to get it and pre-order this fantastic collectible at Hard Hero's website.

Astro Boy Flying from Hot Toys to your Houses!!!

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:43:00 +0000

An origin story set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving man's expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, becoming part of a group of rowdy kids led by a girl named Cora, and experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators led by the greedy ring master, Ham Egg, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him.

Hot Toys brings us two great collectibles based on this coming computer-animated 3-D film based on the highly successful Japanese franchise of the same name by Osamu Tezuka, as we announced in cinema news section:

Hot Toys - MMS 109 - 1/6 scale Astro Boy collectible figure =================================================

The Astro Boy Collectible figure features:

l Approximately 9 inches tall
l Over 22 points of articulation
l 2 sets of interchangeable posing hands
l Open chest with positive "blue" energy inside
l Battery-operated illuminated eyes for X-ray vision mode
l Interchangeable arm cannons
l Interchangeable rocket boots
l Figure display base featured with Astro Boy movie logo

Hot Toys - MMSV 04 - ASTRO BOY Vinyl Figure
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The Astro Boy Vinyl Figure features:

l approximately 12.5 inches tall
l allows limited movements

Product shown is not final

Release date: Q4 , 2009

Hot Toys website

© 2009 Imagi Crystal Limted / Original Manga © Tezuka Productions Co., Ltd.

McFarlane + Disney = Prince of Persia!!!

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:21:00 +0000

I readed this announcement twice cause I was a little amazed: McFarlane again in movie licenses!!!

Yes, it is really suprising but McFarlane Toys and Disney Consumer Products have united on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, presented by Walt Disney Pictures and Starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Persian hero.

"It’s always been a dream of mine to work with Disney. Their creative expertise and ability to bring fans top quality entertainment projects and iconic characters is second to none. “ said Todd McFarlane, McFarlane Toys visionary and CEO. “We're really excited about the “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” license, and it's great that we can celebrate McFarlane Toys’ fifteen anniversary by launching this exciting product line worldwide. ”

Check out the full line up listing below, and prepare to be merchandised at.

STANDARD ACTION FIGURES (4-inch)

(Approximate Retail Price $7.99; Available May 2010)

With more than 12 points of articulation and character specific accessories, kids will have hours of fun recreating and playing out their favorite movie scenes. All figures fit with horse boxed sets and play sets (sold separately). The line includes two figures of Prince Dastan, a Warrior Dastan and a Desert Dastan, Zolm (Lead Hassansin), Ghazab (Double Bladed Halberd Hassansin) and Setam (Human Porcupine Hassansin)

DELUXE ACTION FIGURES (6-inch)

(Approximate retail price $9.99; Available May 2010)

Bringing to life the movie heroes and villains in this line, each figure is fully articulated and includes incredible costuming details and spring-loaded play action highlighting their unique weapons and accessories from the feature film. The 6-inch action figure line includes: two figure of Prince Dastan, a Warrior Dastan and a Desert Dastan, Zolm (Lead Hassansin), Ghazab (Double Bladed Halberd Hassansin)

HORSE BOXED SETS

(Approximate Retail Price $14.99; Available May 2010)

Your imagination leads the way for recreating favorite scenes with the 4-inch Horse Boxed Sets. Engage in battle with the adventurous Prince Dastan and his archenemies, the Hassansins. Each boxed sets includes a highly detailed battle horse with ornate exotic accessories and 4-inch articulated movie figure. Boxed Set line includes two sets: Prince Dastan with Aksh and Zolm (Lead Hassansin) with Akvan

MOVIE PLAY SET

(Approximate Retail Price $19.99; Available May 2010)

Bring home the fantastical world of "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" with McFarlane Toys highly detailed Alamut Gate Play Set. The set depicts a key action sequence from the feature film and contains unique play action features including a spring loaded rock launcher, secret compartments, hidden traps, slides and working cranks. The Alamut Gate play set includes a 4-inch action figure.

THE DAGGER OF TIME COLLECTIBLE

(Approximate Retail Price $9.99; Available May 2010)

The Dagger of Time is a powerful weapon, capable of allowing its owner to harness the power of the Sands of Time, and manipulate time itself. Your mission is to safeguard the ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time. Designed to appeal to collectors, the 10-inch Dagger of Time is sculpted in the exact size and ornate likeness of the movie weapon and features a jeweled handle that lights-up with a high power L.E.D., disappearing sand and soft vinyl blade.

Get your collector's Amoktime figures now!!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Just today Amoktime announced the availability of these Four new Collectors Figures:

1) Night of the Living Dead Barbra, Second in the NOTLD Series.

2) Blood of Dracula, First in the Monsters HD Series.

3) Boris Karloff, First in the Icons of Sci-Fi and Horror Series.

4) Maureen Robinson, 4th in the Lost in Space Series.

4 all new 12in Collectors Figures are in stock now for immediate shipment. Each 1/6th scale collectors figure is limited to only 500 pcs each!

And where to get those? Just here

"Twilight" Barbies coming soon

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:50:00 +0000

They are young, romantic, beauty and... vampires.

From the Twilight Saga these modern vampiric James Dean will be soon realeased by Mattel to start to be sold this november.

After tons of merchanding sold Mattel couldn't resist this phenomena fascination and has been "bitten" releasing their famous Barbies in this particular look.

The new Twilight Barbie Dolls are part of Mattel's Pink Label Collection, part of the collector's line, according to a company spokesperson.

Both dolls will be available on November 1, 2009. The suggested retail price is $24.95, a bargain for true Twilight fans, also known as Cullenists, for Cullen, the vampire Edward's surname.

Gentle Giant Ltd. Post San Diego Comic Con Web Offering

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:14:00 +0000

Post San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Websales of Gentle Giant Ltd. are now open to Club Members and the general public.

If you didn't have the chance to acquire these limited pieces now it's your chance!!!

Thru the images you will be linked to their website so... good luck!!!

Discover Wolverine Origins with Hot Toys

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:24:00 +0000

From the pages of Marvel's X-Men comic came Wolverine, a mutant who possesses the ability to regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure at a rate far greater than that of an ordinary human.

In addition, Wolverine also possesses superhumanly acute senses, making him capable of seeing things at a maximum distance greater than a normal human’s. His hearing is enhanced in a similar manner, and he is able to recognize people and objects by scent, even if that person or object is hidden. Wolverine can use these enhanced senses to track any creature with an impressive degree of success.

His entire skeletal structure, including his claws, has been artificially bonded to the nearly indestructible metal Adamantium. As a result, Wolverine’s bones are virtually unbreakable, and his claws are capable of cutting through almost any substance depending on its thickness and the amount of force he can exert.

His role, played with success by the australian actor Hugh Jackman in the big screen, was acclamated by worldwide public. In this last movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine we entered in depth in his tragic story and birth, knowing about his past and his first enemies. Story that will be continued in coming months with a second part we recently informed in our news section.

And as usual Hot Toys focussed their attention in the fierce heroe giving us an accurate vision of what we could see in the screen, an amazing collectible to be delivered at the end of this year that... well, no more words and pay attention to the image gallery:

1/6th scale Wolverine Xmen: Origins collectible figure

This 1/6th scale human mutant features:

l Newly developed Hot Toys hirsute muscular figure body
l Over 30 points of articulation
l Stands approximately 30 cm tall
l His movie accurate costume of brown jacket, undershirt, shirt, jeans and boots
l Real-like Wolverine origins adamantium claws
l Accessories: dog tags and a leather-like belt with detailed buckle
l Two pairs of interchangeable hands
l Life-like head sculpt with authentic likeness of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. A new material used on the figure head, better head skin texture is presented with this new material.
l Figure base with Wolverine nameplate and the movie logo

Artist info:
Head Sculpt by Kojun
Head Paint by JC.Hong

Ack...Ack...Aaack...Aaaaack!!! (Greetings from Mars!!!)

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:39:00 +0000

Let's digg a little bit of on the past: MARS ATTACKS was a bubble-gum card set produced by "Bubbles, Inc." (an alternate company name for Topps) in 1962. The cards were the idea of Len Brown and Woody Gelman. Some of the early pencil roughs were done by Wally Wood, a well-known artist for E.C. Comics. The final cards were pencilled by Bob Powell, and the painting was done by Norm Saunders. Norm was one of the most prolific and creative artists of the pulp era. Len has recently retired after over 40 years at Topps.

The cards, according to Len Brown, were inspired by a combination of an old "Weird Science" comic book cover showing a large-brained alien coming out of a flying saucer and H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" story. Due to Brown and Gelman's earlier success with a historical but gory card set called "Civil War News" that the kids loved, they knew they had the formula for a smashing success. They would combine the sci-fi Martian scenario with the graphic gore of a kind of interplanetary civil war. Instead of North vs. South, it would be the Martians vs. the Earthlings. The Mars Attacks set consisted of 55 cards (54 pictures plus a checklist) depicting the invasion of Earth by desperate Martians, whose home planet was about to explode due to pressure building up in the planet's core. Although they had superior advanced technology, the Martians couldn't stop the inevitable destruction of Mars. Therefore, the Martians needed to find a new home planet. Their obvious choice: Earth!

After the release of his homage to the best bad director of all time, "Ed Wood," Burton was trying to determine what his next directorial effort would be. In conversations with Warner Bros., Burton came to encounter a trading-card series, "Dinosaur Attacks!," issued by the Topps Company in the late `70s. Warner Bros. had once owned the rights to the cards, which featured carnivorous prehistoric monsters returned from extinction to devastate contemporary cities . . . but the option had expired.

Something inside of Burton clicked: "After I saw the `Dinosaur Attacks!' cards, I remembered, `Wasn't there something else like it?'"

Indeed there was. Nearly two decades earlier, Topps had issued a series of cards under the title "Mars Attacks!" Created during the height of the Cold War in 1962, the trading cards depicted a War of the Worlds-style invasion of Earth by Martians. However, due to the nature of some of their images, the cards were never distributed nationally and were pulled from the market after only a few months. Over the years, the cards developed a cult status and currently bring high prices in the collectibles market.

Burton recalls, "Because the cards had come out and gone so quickly, I didn't know if it was a dream or something I made up. After rediscovering them, however, I couldn't get them out of my head."

Director Tim Burton and Warner Bros. Studios released the "Mars Attacks" movie on FRYDAY, December 13, 1996 in the U.S. (release in the UK was Feb. 28th, 1997, and in March in Japan). The film stars the following: Jack Nicholson, Annette Benning, Pierce Brosnan, Jim Brown, Glenn Close, Danny DeVito, Michael J. Fox, Pam Grier, Lukas Haas, Tom Jones, Lisa Marie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Natalie Portman, Martin Short, Sylvia Sydney, Rod Steiger, and Paul Winfield. WOW!

The flavor of the movie is akin to the campy sci-fi B-movies of the 50's.

Now, and after long tiem without seeing quality collectibles from this fantastic movie Hot Toys did again!!! Their license, composed actually by two 1/6 scale figures and their minicosbabys version, it is something that we cannot lose the chance to get!!!

Have a look to their releases:

1/6th scale Martian Soldier collectible figure

The Martian collectible is able to convey a range of emotions:- cackle , anger or fear etc, and it also features:

l Stands approximately 25 cm / 10 inches tall
l Bendable figure body with over 13 points of articulation
l Its movie accurate spacesuit with breathing apparatus
l Helmet with clear and movable shield
l Movable eyes **
l Movable jaw**
l Extendable tongue**
l Ray gun
l Collectible figure stand featuring Mars Attacks! movie logo and Martian Soldier nameplate

1/6th scale Martian Ambassador collectible figure

The Martian collectible is able to convey a range of emotions:- cackle , anger or fear etc, and it also features:

l Stands approximately 25 cm / 10 inches tall
l Bendable figure body with over 13 points of articulation
l Its movie accurate costume of red robe
l Helmet with clear and movable shield
l Movable eyes**
l Movable jaw**
l Extendable tongue**
l Ray gun
l Collectible figure stand featuring Mars Attacks! movie logo and Martian Ambassador nameplate

Mini Cosbaby 3 inches

Each cosbaby stands 3 inches/ 7 cm tall, featuring your favorite Mars Attack! -Martian troopers, Martian girl and Ambassador in baby form and its unique designs from the movie in special format.

Designs inclusive:

7 designs + 1 secret version
- Martian Trooper (Short Gun)
- Martian Trooper (Long Gun)

- Martian Ambassador

- Martian Leader

- Martian Girl (Human Head)

- Martian Girl (Martian Head)

- Martian Girl (Damaged Head)

- PLUS Secret (1 type)

Special features:

**Snap kits with joint articulations - 9 points of articulation
**Amazing detailed accessories

All these releases coming on 4th quarter, 2009, so don't reach late to the invasion!!!

Hot Toys Martian site

Year of the Alien

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:40:00 +0000

Apart from the amazing new of the anounced precuel of one of greatest SciFi movies of all times, and its presence in the international Fantastic Film Festival of Sitges (Spain) more good news for all ALIEN lovers in the 30th anniversary of the film.

Hot Toys has recently anounced their classical ALIEN line (to add to their previous releases) with two new and awesome additions:

1/6 ALIEN BIG CHAP collectible release

This intricated fully articulated model made in same scale as other Movie Masterpieces it is based on Giger’s original design, sculpted by Joseph Tsang.

The Alien - BIG CHAP collectible figure features:

- Approximate stands 16 inches (40 cm) long/ tall

- Specially developed skeleton underneath

- Over 19 points of articulation

- Bendable hands, thenar, and tail

- Extendable set of inner jaws

- Two sets of Interchangeable hands

- Environmental display base

8 inches high BIG CHAP vinyl collectible figure

Designed by James Khoo, and sculpted/painted by Joseph Tsang this vinyl collectible captures all characteristics of the original Big Chap Alien but reformed in 8 inches high.

Product Description:

- This unique designed vinyl collectible approximately stands 8 inches/ 25 cm high in fine and detailed sculpture

- Special feature: allows limited movements

Both items will be released by the end of this year, so don't lose your chance to get them!!!

More from Hot Toys ALIEN line in their website

Hot Toys New Website

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:52:00 +0000

Well, coming back with new batteries (these months were too hard), I want to apologise with all our readers, followers and friend companies for this long dissapering... Believe me we always want to do our best for you all with reasons were hard enough to take a break. But now we retake the way in the best conditions, so here we go!!!

Amazing is the word to describe the great work of Hot Toys in all their products, and also to name their new website, fully renewed in contents and design.

In this new rewamped format the company has included really interesting sections as a BLOG site were all fans can find backstage information about current productions and many other surprises; in NEWS all about coming future releases and new licenses announcements are available for the collectors, apart from a MEDIA space were all their collectibles have appeared.

But, why are you not there??? Visit them for these and many other novelties at HotToys website.

Fantasy Figures Gallery from Yamato Toys: Monica's Axe

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:08:00 +0000

"She is legend. A huntress upon the field of battle, no enemy was spared the swift swipe of her blade that sings of her glory through the passages of time."

Yamato USA presents the fourth piece in its awe-inspiring collection of fantasy figures - Fantasy Figure Gallery: Monica’s Axe (Boris Vallejo).

Yamato USA’s Fantasy Figure Gallery is a groundbreaking collection of resin quality PVC statues, bringing together the unrivalled talent of Asia’s foremost portrait sculptors with the leading fantasy artists of Europe and the Americas. Featured here, "Monica’s Axe" by Boris Vallejo as envisioned by Tobe of HEAVY GAUGE. Brought to three dimensional life, Boris Vallejo’s "Monica’s Axe" crouches, ready to pounce at nearly 7.85", and comes complete with an elaborate themed display base. Window boxed and ready for display this fall.

Gallery:

SDCC 2009 GGC and GGLTD GIVEAWAY

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Before their novelties exhibition at SDCC '09 Gentle Giant Ltd has teamed our friends of Gentle Giant Collectors.com to organise a contest to win one of these three great exclusives!!!

To discover how to participate in this original contest, visit them at GentleGiantCollectors.com.

Watchmen by Hot Toys: Silk Spectre II

noreply@blogger.com (P. García) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:15:00 +0000

Laurie Juspeczyk, Malin Akerman in Zach Snyder film, the second Silk Spectre, daugther of Sally Jupiter, the first one, fighted crime for ten years before the Keene Act banned Watchmen.

When Doctor Manhattan leaves Earth, she is forced to move in with Dan (Night Owl), with whom she starts a romantic relationship. But soon she realizes a complot to exterminate all old Watchmen members, and tries to convince powerful Manhattan to return Earth to save the Human gender for the hidden menace.

Now Hot Toys introduce us to the obscure and trepidant Watchmen universe with this first release: 1/6 scale Silk Spectre II as appeared in the sucessful adaptation of the comic book to be release this 2009 third quarter.

With 30 cms tall and 26 points of articulation, it also features:

- Dressed in her movie accurate costume of a black & yellow romper with garters, black thigh-high boot tops, long black gloves, belt, and interchangeable trench coat.

- Highly detailed head sculpt with implant hair and the authentic likeness of Malin Akerman as Silk Spectre II

- One pair of interchangeable gloved hands

- 12 inches figure stand with Silk Spectre II nameplate

Click in each thumbnails for larger views of this incredible figure:

Visit Hot Toys website for upcoming info

Dexter Action figure reaching San Diego!!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:01:00 +0000

Added to their recent announcement of summer '09 shipping schedule for this first 7" action figure based on the known character of Showtime series, Dexter Morgan, a new version, The Dark Defender, exclusive at Entertaintment Earth, would be their advance for San Diego Comic Con 2009.

Hot Toys Watchmen license confirmed: Sneak peak of Silk Spectre II

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:04:00 +0000

Finally the rumours have been officially confirmed. There were some previous conversations with The Lost View stuff about this advance, but now we are able to show the first character of Zach Snyder's Watchmen Movie, Silk Spectre II, as Hot Toys only can release.

Long hair, angel face, black and yellow suit... Following the steps of her heroic mother, sharing her life and secrets with the weird Dr. Manhattan, without any doubt a fantastic start for this new series.

To view more angles of this breathtaking sexy lady, please keep an eye on Hot Toys web site...More pictures coming soon!

Who Watches Hot Toys???

Sd Toys Mazinger soon in your shop

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:12:00 +0000

Finally after a long wait from its announce in february of 2008, today we very glad received SDToys spanish manufacturer confirmation that in less than two months the first deliveries will be attended.

Well known for their classic collectibles lines (La Abeja Maya, Heidi or Vicky el Vikingo are a few members of their family), apart from their great work with Killer Panda series, they are bringing us the magnificent japanese mecha Mazinger and his robotic partner Afrodita in five different formats (Mazinger in 18, 30 and 45 cms, Afrodita released in 15 and 25 cms), a "must" for any collector that appreciates quality in sculpting and cared finishing.

Gallery (click on thumbnails for larger views)

For more info about this and their other lines visit SD TOYS.

Jun Planning... The End?

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:43:00 +0000

A really bad announce if it is finally confirmed:

"According to the Teikoku Databank financial research firm, the Japanese figure and character goods maker Jun Planning suspended operations on April 30 and prepared to file for bankruptcy. It was 3.2 billion yen (about US$33 million) in debt. The company was established in 1983 to produce and distribute plush toys and figures of anime characters and animals. Among its popular offerings were character goods based on Death Note, Hayate the Combat Butler, Kuroshitsuji, Shakugan no Shana, The Familiar of Zero, and Black Lagoon.

Jun Planning recorded 3.6 billion yen (US$37 million) in sales during the fiscal year ending in March of 2007, but its sales dropped and its financing options worsened as consumer spending slumped. Jun Planning shut down its American operations in the same week that it suspended operations in Japan".

Published in ITmedia News (5/12/2009)

Now that the company started to expand several lines to US and Europe, adquiring really interesting licenses (they recovered NBX from Neca in a really cool way and the recent announced entries in Gremlins line were also fantastic) this is indeed a terrible new for all collectors and followers of the japanese firm. Will pay attention to this and will maintain you informed...

Predator is here!!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:14:00 +0000

Just arrived these three magnific components of Predator license manufactured by Hot Toys and only one word to say: WOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!

This is only a preview, very soon our review of these MovieMasterpieces that really pay honour to their name: exquisite work in sculpting and paiting, and the packaging awesome...

Next week our first entry already announced: Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer Review by courtesy of Hot Toys.

Neca Gears of War Series 4 revealed!!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:34:00 +0000

A week ago we received the images of the fourth batch of figures coming this july end based in the famous videogame. In this new delivery we can find four new fantastic releases for one of the best series of Neca nowadays.

With interchangeable heads, Dom and Marcus each represent COG in Theron disguise from the Road To Ruin mission with improved elbow articulation and Lancer weapons that can peg into their backs...

An armored Locust Grenadier Elite comes with a peggable Gnasher shotgun, and NECA's biggestGears Of War figure yet, the helmeted Locust Grenadier Flamethrower includes a Scorcherflamethrower and fuel tank backpack! And for anyone who can't get enough Gears, there's theTicker with classic motorized "pull-back-and-go" action!

Click on thumbnails for larger images

Neca official website

Fresh look in Sota Site!!!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:48:00 +0000

After a brief period of darkness it seems well-known manufacturer Sota Toys is coming back to life, and for sure a big part of responsability in this "resurrection" is on hands of its vicepresident, Jackson Pornpitayalert.

A bad time for all, delays and cancellations that affected everyone due mostly to the closure of many chinese manufacturers was one of the main facts, but as usually can be said "frozen does not mean dead".

Apart from their neverending Street Figther series, with new re

leases every season, again they bet for their successful line Nigthmares of Lovecraft. Joining their magnificent 12" Cthulhu statue recently announced a new release, a Nyarlathotep reproduction that sure will amaze all Providence writer fans, with an special black version taht will be displayed in the coming next San Diego Con.

But a question is still on air, Now Playing figures will come back??? Or that line saw the ligth at the end of the tunnel??? Let's expect the best from them.

Just to have a look to their freshened place, find their products in SotaToys.com.

In your nearest shop: The Oddfellows by Jailbreak Toys

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:20:00 +0000

This is a very very bizarre collectible but sincerely original. Under the name of "The OddFellows" the people of Jailbreak Toys have released, as its own motto reveals, a highly odd 3inches reproductions of relevant historic characters in different fields as Art, Writing and Knowledge... Line started few years back with their "Genius" characters, actually we can find many action figures as Frida Khalo, Che Guevara, Shakespeare, even Ghandi has his own vinyl!!! With a really different "toon" look we strongly bet for this as a freaky cool gift for everyone!!!

To know more about the artists of Jailbreak and their counter culture work visit their site at Jailbreaktoys.com

And, don't forget this: YES, YOU CAN!!!

Guardian of swamps: Man-Thing Comiquette by Sideshow Collectibles

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:49:00 +0000

A biochemistry professor at Empire State University, the sheltered Sallis had no knowledge of his destiny and preferred books to people. The United States Army recruited him into "Project Sulfur," which sought a means to survive bio-chemical warfare. Sallis developed "Serum SO-2," which granted immunity to all known toxic biochemicals, but its mutagenic effects would have transformed people into monsters.

He was later reassigned to "Project Gladiator," a S.H.I.E.L.D. research program based in the Florida Everglades and aimed at re-creating the lost "Super-Soldier" serum that had created Captain America. With such idea Sallis modified his SO-2 formula as the basis for a new Super-Soldier serum. The subversive organization A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) wanted the serum and conspired with Ellen, Ted's embittered wife. Upon completing his new serum, Ted committed its formula to memory and burnt his records. When Ellen led Ted into an A.I.M. ambush, he fled and injected the only existing sample of the serum into himself just before his car crashed into the swamp. He should have died, but the magical energies of the swamp (containing the Nexus of Reality) combined with the serum to transform him into the hideous creature later known as the Man-Thing. His intelligence rapidly fading, he slew the A.I.M. agents and Man-Thing made the swamps his home and became the guardian of the Nexus of Reality. Eternally cursed with a monstrous form, barely aware of its past or surroundings, the Man-Thing remains the most startling slime creature of all.

Available at this year end, each piece of this incredible and detailed figure is individually painted and hand-finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles Comiquette. Complete with LED light-up eyes and towering over 18 inches high, the Man-Thing Comiquette captures the intimidating presence of the mutant guardian in incredible detail (having a deep look to the gallery gives us an idea of the richness of textures achieved), the perfect addition to any Marvel display.

Product Specifications

License:

Marvel

Product Type:

Polystone Statue

Product Size:

18.5" H (469.9mm) x 22" W (558.8mm) x 16" D (406.4mm)*

Product Weight:

15.00 lbs (6.8 kg)*

Box Size:

22.00" H (558.8mm) x 25.00" W (635mm) x 20.00" L (508mm)*

Est. Shipping Weight:

15.00 lbs (6.8 kg)*

Artists:

Tony Cipriano
Don Rutherford
Anthony Mestas
Mat Falls
The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles

Click thumbnails for larger images:

Pre-order it here!!!

Terminator Salvation: Special Hot Toys Collectibles

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:47:00 +0000

Less than a month to face new Terminator Movie directed by McG, we will go thru the first steps in the license by one of the best in their field, Hot Toys.

Soon, where? in The Lost View

10th anniversary of Bad Taste Bears

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:40:00 +0000

Late one night in 1994, Peter Underhill, an illustrator and Graphic Designer from Coventry, was designing a range of cutesy bears to be printed onto little girl's pyjamas. To clear his head after becoming "All cuted out" he drew his first ever Bad Taste Bear, "Hey kiddies! Here's the chainsaw bear!" He enjoyed drawing it so much that he started putting a list together and drawing and painting bears in "interesting" situations as a release for his twisted imagination.

In 1999, the BT Bear Company discovered the range and turned them into collectable figurines. They began with just the first six figurines on sale in the Gadget Shop, UK. Within the first year, the range increased to twelve figurines and in the months that followed, due to an increasing demand, they launched a collectors club to provide a point of contact for the Bad Taste Bear fans.

The rest as they say is history...

This year is the 10th Anniversary of the Bad Taste Bears and so to celebrate they're holding a Medieval Birthday Bash at Warwick Castle on Saturday 25th July 09. This is going to be a very special day for Bad Taste Bears celebrating a landmark occasion, so make sure you're part of our history by joining us at this not-to-be-missed event!

More than 250 people have already booked their place, make sure that you don't miss out - visit www.badtastebears.com/warwick for full details and to order your tickets.

Mezco gets "H2" license

noreply@blogger.com (The Lost View) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:21:00 +0000

Recently in a brief note received by Mezco we came to know their are adquiring license for products related to the sequel of the successful Halloween, to be released coming august 2009 in cinemas.

We will expect impacient their news in the next months!!!

In the meanwhile let's investigate what we can expect from this line of collectibles having a look to the production in their official website here