Coming from NJ Croce… It’s been awhile since I’ve written about them but I’m a big fan of bendable figures. It goes all the way back to my days collecting Mego’s Bend ‘n Flex line: Anyway, NJ Croce’s the big player these days on the bendable front and they’ve done a great job with its Batman ’66 and Animated Series offerings, let alone its various DC comics and movie series. Next up? A really nifty-looking figure based on Batman’s first appearance in 1939’s Detective Comics #27, which came out 80 years ago in March: The 5-inch figure — which will be on display at 2019 Toy Fair, Feb. 16-19 at New York City’s Javits Center — is already available for pre-order online. You should also check with your local comics shop. It retails for about $8.99. Dig it. — MORE — REVIEW: NJ Croce’s BATMAN ’66 Bendables — REVIEW: NJ Croce’s NEW FRONTIER Box...
What’s in store from Dark Horse… Big year for Mike Mignola’s Hellboy coming, what with the 25th anniversary of Seed of Destruction #1 in March and that fancy new movie starring David Harbour following quickly in April. So you gotta get your Hellswag on, right? Right. Well, Dark Horse has you covered with a run of Hellboy collectibles set for the months ahead. These will be on display at 2019 Toy Fair (Feb. 16-19 at New York City’s Javits Center) but they’re also available for pre-order at online retailers. You should also check with your local comics shop. Let’s get to it, shall we? (Descriptions from Dark Horse): — Coaster Set Four cork-backed coasters featuring Mignola’s watercolor images. $9.99 On-sale February 2019. — Enamel Pin Set Set of four pins, approximately 1-inch each $14.99 On-sale February 2019 — Magnet 4-Pack Four 1.25-inch magnets. The four moods of Hellboy: in action, triumphant, ready for battle or amid the bats. $9.99 On-sale March 2019 — Puzzle Deluxe 1,000 piece puzzle featuring an impressive array of characters from the Hellboy universe. Puzzle measures 20” x 27”. $19.99 On-sale March 2019 — Journal This cloth-bound, 192-page journal has a bookmark and pocket in the back cover. $19.99 On-sale March 2019 — Playing Cards Dark Horse worked closely with creator Mike Mignola to create a deck featuring your favorite good guys and bad guys. Standard-size deck with 52 cards and 2 jokers. $4.99 On-sale March 2019 — Mug 11oz. mug with image of Hellboy and logo. $12.99 On-sale April 2019 — MORE — VIDEO SPECIAL: MIGNOLA Talks HELLBOY, Painting and Creativity — 13 PANELS That Capture the Magic of...
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