SDCC previews are starting to trickle in, and here’s one from Toy2R and Dark Horse.This Comic-Con exclusive Domo Qee will appear in advance of the complete Domo Qee series coming in August. And if you like translucent yellow-orange, you can score this guy without dealing with blind assortment. The Domo Qee series features the “Build-A-Domo” [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Lots of people have been asking for release information about the upcoming Domo Qees by Toy2R and Dark Horse. We first spied this fun series of 2.5-inch figures at Toy Fair. We knew then that the Qees were going to be blind-boxed with additional pieces to be used for assembling bonus figures. We know now [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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If there’s a movie that deserves a ton more toys, it’s definitely Coraline. I mean, the whole freakin’ movie uses toys for actors – but right now, we’re limited to some PVC sets and fashion dolls from Dark Horse, and some exceptionally irrelevant toys from the Hardee’s fast food chain. Still, never one to miss [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 24, 2008
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By now, you probably know that cult icon Bruce Campbell will soon be starring in a comedy adventure in which he plays a version of himself, though you might not realize that he’ll also be appearing as himself in 12″ action figure form, from Dark Horse. And you still might not realize it after seeing [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 10, 2008
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If you’ve been on the Internet for more than five minutes, you’ve probably encountered Domo-kun [tagged], the little, pointy-toothed mascot for Japan’s NHK TV station. Even in the US, he’s emblazoned across notebooks, shirts, posters, and a bunch of 8″ tall flocked, vinyl figures from Dark Horse. This month, Dark Horse again presents Domo, [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 26, 2008
By noon, my hunt for exclusives is pretty much over. I’m overwhelmed with sensory overload, and there is too much to see in too little time. You could spend an afternoon just people-watching. One of my favorite costumes of the day was a home-made Domo. It wasn’t as cool as these colorways by Dark Horse, [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 18, 2008
Dark Horse just released their signing schedule for San Diego Comic-Con. Booth #2615 is going to be packed with comic book stars and some of your favorite artists. I highlighted some of the signings that might interest ToyCyte fans. To see the entire schedule, click here. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 (Preview Night) Domo raffle! Come to our booth [...]
Continue reading...Monday, July 14, 2008
Following a glorious opening weekend for Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Mezco strategically announced their latest SDCC exclusive figure, Locker room Hellboy. Following a scene from the movie (I won’t ruin anything, except apparently earth bound specters need a shower too) the figure comes with a towel, a six pack, and of course, The Samaritan. [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Normally when someone mentions donuts I think of coffee, policemen, and whatever the opposite of a phallic symbol would be. That is unless you’re talking about artist Eric Joyner, who is most noted for his paintings of donuts doing battle with robots in classic American surroundings. Not your standard pairing, but it’s what [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 20, 2008
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People who know me are aware that I am a compulsive writer. As far as neuroses go, it’s better than compulsive eating or gambling I suppose. I have a favorite kind of pen, and I’m perpetually collecting small notebooks to stash in various places for when the compulsion hits. I’m not a Moleskine snob, though [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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2008 may be the Year of the Domo. We’ve already seen Domo in white and canary yellow. The Domo 8″ Green Flocked Vinyl figure is a Newbury Comics exclusive. Limited to 300 pieces, the lucky green Domo is currently available for pre-order. Shipping is scheduled for fall 2008. The green is just one of the [...]
Continue reading...Friday, May 23, 2008
The love of Domo (the brown Japanese monster and TV station mascot) hasn’t wained in the last few years. In fact, his power and fame have merely grown here in the states. The only problem I see? He only ever comes in brown. That is, until Dark Horse was allowed to start [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Man, the fanboy in me is really coming out today. Dark Horse is releasing a Vampire Hunter D bust crafted by master sculptor Tim Bruckner. Vampire Hunter D was created by my favorite Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano (the man behind 20 years of Final Fantasy art and Gatchaman) and the sculpt stays very [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Hellboy is one of the coolest comic heroes ever and it’s great to see him getting the appreciation he deserves. Prepping for the Hellboy 2 movie, Mezco is releasing an INCREDIBLY limited “bronze” bust. It’s not actually made of bronze, but has a sheen to give it that appearance. The really interesting [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Originally from Japan, Domo is a cuddly creature with sharp teeth. Starting in June, Dark Horse will offer officially-licensed Domo merchandise. Retailers like TFAW.com are now accepting pre-orders for the Domo 8″ flocked vinyl figure. The Domo figure will come in classic brown, royal blue, fuchsia, and white. I confess that I was a little concerned [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, April 24, 2008
Frank Cho is an award-winning comic book artist and the creator of “Liberty Meadows.” Now Jen of “Liberty Meadows” is available as a high-quality vinyl figure (limited to 500 pieces). Frank Cho’s female characters are usually curvaceous beauties, and Jen is a fine example of that. Produced by MINDstyle, Frank Cho’s Jen vinyl figure is [...]
Continue reading...Monday, April 21, 2008
Star Wars fans, get ready for the newest release by Dark Horse. I think most Star Wars fans can agree that Boba Fett is one of the coolest characters of all time. Even if you’re not a fan of the movie franchise, you have to appreciate how bad-ass he is. Kotobukiya will add six popular bounty [...]
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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