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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Green Lantern John Stewart Figure

12/15/2018 By Hakan Can Leave a Comment

Available for shipment sometime between May and July 2019 comes the latest deluxe figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Green Lantern John Stewart figure. As seen in the Green Lantern comic books and DC Universe cartoons, this Green Lantern John Stewart figure is the newest DC Comics character to be added to the Mezco Toyz roster of DC Universe deluxe figures.

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Is this the Best Green Lantern Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “John Stewart – architect, U.S. Marine veteran, intergalactic guardian, and hero. After his service in the Marines, John Stewart was selected by the Guardians to be inducted into the Green Lantern Corps, bear the power ring, and protect Sector 2814 where his home planet, Earth, is located. An active member of the Justice League, Stewart stands along side the other great heroes of the DC Universe to uphold justice and protect his planet, sector, and fellow man against the powers of evil.”

“Intergalactic guardian of Sector 2814, John Stewart, is presented in his Green Lantern Corps uniform – intricately detailed and featuring a 3D chest insignia. Included is a real light-up Power Battery lantern as used by the Green Lantern Corps to recharge their power rings. Activate the light-up feature by placing the right fisted hand in the recess of the lantern.”

Should you happen to attend New York Comic Con or Toy Fair NY in 2019, head over to the Mezco Toyz booth and check out their current and future lines of figures and dolls. You’ll like what you see so much, that you’ll want to buy something right then and there.

The Green Lantern – John Stewart joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in May-July 2019, pricing is set at $80 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Green Lantern John Stewart Figure

Exclusive
• Two (2) head portraits
• Over 32 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Eleven (11) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of flying hands (left & right)
• One (1) lantern holding hand (left)
• One (1) smoking ring effect hand (right)
• One (1) star ring effect hand (right)
• One (1) blast ring effect hand (right)
• One (1) shield ring effect hand (right)

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John Stewart Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Fitted suit with 3D chest insignia
• Wrist gauntlets
• Combat gloves
• Mid-calf boots

Accessories
• Power Battery with ring activated light-up function
• Energy Ball FX
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

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The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of deluxe action figures or a fan of anything Green Lantern Corps, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Green lantern John Stewart figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz DC Universe page to see the latest DC Comics character announcements.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

12/14/2018 By Hakan Can Leave a Comment

Available for shipment sometime between February and April 2019 comes the latest deluxe figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Edition figure. As seen in the Batman comic books, DC Universe films, and many other formats, this Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx figure is the newest DC Comics character to be added to the Mezco Toyz roster of DC Universe deluxe figures.

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Is this the Best Batman Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “Using the tools and knowledge he has acquired since starting his war on crime, in combination with his upgraded arsenal, the Sovereign Knight is ready to take on the most dangerous of Gotham’s criminals.”

“The One:12 Collective Batman: Sovereign Knight – Onyx Edition features exclusively designed Bat-Suit body armor detail and a reinforced breast plate bat insignia. The Caped Crusader comes loaded with Bat-Gadgets including a Bat-Drone and Sonic Disruptor.”

Batman: Sovereign Knight Onyx joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in Feb-April 2019, pricing is set at $80 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Edition

Exclusive
• Four (4) head portraits
• Over 30 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Nine (9) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of gun holding hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of batarang holding hands (left & right)
• One (1) kryptonite knuckle duster (right)

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Batman Sovereign Knight Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Cowled Head
• Chest insignia
• Leather-like cape
• Fitted suit with body armor detail
• SAP gloves
• Utility belt with grappling gun holster
• Tactical boots

Accessories
• Ten (10) small batarangs
• One (1) large batarang
• One (1) bat-drone
• One (1) sonic distributor
• One (1) grappling gun
• One (1) grappling hook (inserts into gun)
• One (1) grappling hook with string attached (inserts into gun)

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The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of Batman figures or a fan of anything in the Gotham City/DC Universe, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Edition figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz DC Universe page to see the latest DC Comics character announcements.

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First Man 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Date Announced

12/12/2018 By Hakan Can Leave a Comment

Available this coming January on store shelves and online everywhere comes First Man from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The First Man movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for January 22, 2019. The film is available on January 8th on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. If you shop at Amazon, you’ll probably pay less than these prices.

Universal’s First Man Blu-ray Release Date is set for January 22

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Follow the gripping and captivating true story of the first manned mission to the moon in FIRST MAN, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on January 8, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. FIRST MAN comes from acclaimed Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) and stars Ryan Gosling (La La Land, The Big Short) as Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy (“The Crown,” Breathe) as Janet Armstrong in the heroic and emotionally driven journey through a pivotal moment in the history of mankind. Receiving two Golden Globe®nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Foy) and Best Original Score (Justin Hurwitz), the critically acclaimed film is packed with bonus features including deleted scenes and special featurettes showing behind-the-scenes looks at creating the film.”

“Based on the book First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen and from visionary filmmaker Damien Chazelle, FIRST MAN is the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.”

“The critically acclaimed FIRST MAN comes from legendary executive producer Steven Spielberg (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Schindler’s List) alongside fellow executive producers Adam Merims and Josh Singer with a screenplay by Singer allowing audiences to relive the historic achievement in human history that has never been told cinematically. The film is “filled with outstanding performances from an all-star cast led by Gosling and Foy alongside an incredible roster of supporting talent including Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Corey Stoll, Pablo Schreiber, Christopher Abbot, and Ciarán Hinds.”

TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

Deleted Scenes
Shooting for the Moon – Take an intimate look at the production of FIRST MAN and the collaborative relationship between Director Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling.
Preparing to Launch – It’s difficult to believe that FIRST MAN is the first major feature film to tell the journey to Apollo 11. Hear from Director Damien Chazelle and his cast why now is the time to tell the story of this historic event.
Giant Leap in One Small Step – A heroic character study, FIRST MAN sheds light on all the hard working individuals that got us to the moon and back.
Mission Gone Wrong – Watch as Ryan Gosling reenacts a test piloting sequence gone terribly wrong. Go behind the scenes to see how he trained to nail the landing, performing the majority of his own stunts.
Putting You In the Seat – Through the use of innovative technology, most of FIRST MAN was shot in-camera. Take an in-depth look behind the lens of this epic film.
Recreating the Moon Landing – Filmed in IMAX to show the vastness of the moon, find out all that it took to recreate the most famous moment in NASA history.
Shooting at NASA – Hear from Ryan Gosling and Director Damien Chazelle on how shooting at NASA brought unparalleled authenticity to FIRST MAN.
Astronaut Training – Go behind the scenes of the three day boot camp each of the actors underwent prior to filming FIRST MAN.
Feature Commentary with Director Damien Chazelle, Screenwriter Josh Singer and Editor Tom Cross

FILMMAKERS

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Christopher Abbot, Ciarán Hinds
Casting By: Francine Maisler CSA
Music By: Justin Hurwitz
Costume Design: Mary Zophres
Film Editor: Tom Cross ACE
Production Design: Nathan Crowley
Director of Photography: Linus Sandgren FSF
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Adam Merims, Josh Singer
Produced By: Wyck Godfrey p.g.a, Marty Bowen p.g.a, Isaac Klausner, Damien Chazelle
Based on the Book By: James R. Hansen
Screenplay By: Josh Singer
Directed By: Damien Chazelle

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

Street Date: January 22, 2019
Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61201572 (US) / 61201574 (CDN)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
Video: 2160P Ultra HD Dolby Vision / HDR 10
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

DOLBY VISION / DOLBY ATMOS® SOUNDTRACK

FIRST MAN 4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Vision™. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.

FIRST MAN Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

Street Date: January 22, 2019
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61193705 (US) / 61193827 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Atmos & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

Street Date: January 22, 2019
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61193704 (US) / 61193826 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante Action Figure

11/28/2018 By Hakan Can Leave a Comment

Available for shipment sometime between late Spring and early Summer 2019 comes the latest action figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante figure. As seen in the Daredevil comic books and the Netflix series, this Daredevil Vigilante Edition figure is the newest Marvel Comics character to be added to the Mezco Toyz roster of Marvel Universe deluxe figures.

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Is this the Best Daredevil Action Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “Armed with first-rate martial arts skills and heightened senses, Matt Murdock stalks the streets of Hell’s Kitchen delivering vigilante justice as Daredevil, the Man Without Fear”

“The One:12 Collective Daredevil – Vigilante Edition captures Matt Murdock at the beginning of his heroic journey as he upholds justice in Hell’s Kitchen, as portrayed by Charlie Cox. Outfitted in a long sleeve shirt with utility pants and mid-calf combat boots, the Man Without Fear comes complete with his signature Billy Clubs that can be used separately or joined together. Both Billy Clubs fit neatly into the holster on his thigh”

Daredevil joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in May-July 2019, pricing is set at $80 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante Edition Figure

Exclusive
• Two (2) head portraits
• Over 28 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Six (6) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of Billy Club holding hands (left & right)

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Daredevil Vigilante Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Long sleeve shirt
• Utility pants
• Belt
• Thigh holster for Billy Clubs
• Mid-calf combat boots

Accessories
• One (1) set of Billy Clubs
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Read: Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Iron Man Armor Model 42 Figure

The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of deluxe action figures or a fan of anything in the Daredevil Universe, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante Edition figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz Marvel Universe page to see the latest Marvel Comics character announcements.

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Halloween Movie Release Date Announced for 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD

11/20/2018 By Hakan Can Leave a Comment

Available this coming January on store shelves and online everywhere comes Halloween from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Halloween movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for January 15, 2019. The film is available on December 28th on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. Of course if you shop at Amazon, you’ll probably pay less than these prices.

Universal’s Halloween Movie Blu-ray Release Date is set for January 15th

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “The infamous killer Michael Myers strikes again in Halloween, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on December 28, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 15, 2019. Halloween takes place four decades after Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) narrowly escaped the masked Michael Myers’ brutal killing spree. Packed with bonus features including chilling deleted and extended scenes as well as special featurettes showing behind the scenes looks at creating the film, Halloween delivers spine-chilling, hair-raising intensity and thrills to both new and repeat viewers.”

“Forty years after the events of 1978’s Halloween, Laurie Strode (Curtis) now lives in a heavily guarded home on the edge of Haddonfield, where she’s spent decades preparing for Michael’s potential return. After being locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when a bus transfer goes terribly wrong, leading to chaos in the same town he preyed on decades earlier. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the deranged killer returns for her and her family – but this time, she’s ready for him.”

“Master of horror John Carpenter (Halloween (1978), The Thing) joins forces with director David Gordon Green (Joe, Pineapple Express) and producers Jason Blum (Blumhouse), Malek Akkad (Trancas International Films) and Bill Block (Miramax) for this follow up to Carpenter’s 1978 classic horror film. Halloween also includes a stellar cast including Judy Greer (Ant-Man and The Wasp, Jurassic World), Andi Matichak (“Underground”), Will Patton (Armageddon, The Punisher), and Virginia Gardner (Project Almanac, “Runaways”). ”

TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

Deleted/Extended Scenes
- Extended Shooting Range
- Shower Mask Visit
- Jog to a Hanging Dog
- Allyson and Friends at School
- Cameron and Cops Don’t Mix
- Deluxe Banh Mi Cops
- Sartain and Hawkins Ride Along
Back in Haddonfield: Making Halloween
The Original Scream Queen
The Sound of Fear
Journey of the Mask
The Legacy of Halloween

FILMMAKERS

Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Virginia Gardner
Casting By: Terri Taylor CSA, Sarah Domeier CSA
Music By: John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies
Costume Designer: Emily Gunshor
Editor: Tim Alverson
Production Designer: Richard Wright
Director of Photography: Michael Simmonds
Executive Producers: John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Ryan Freimann
Produced By: Malek Akkad, Jason Blum, Bill Block
Based on Characters Created By: John Carpenter and Debra Hill
Written By: Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green
Directed By: David Gordon Green

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

Street Date: January 15, 2019
Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61199936 (US) / 61199952 (CDN)
Layers: BD-66
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
Video: 2160P Ultra HD / HDR 10
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound: English DTS:X & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

Street Date: January 15, 2019
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61199934 (US) / 61199937 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound: English DTS:X & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

Street Date: January 15, 2019
Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61199935 (US) / 61199938 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Iron Man Armor Model 42 Figure

10/17/2018 By Hakan Can Leave a Comment

Available for shipment this November comes the latest action figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Iron Man Armor Model 42 figure. As seen in the Iron Man comic books and film trilogy, this Iron Man Armor Model 42 Edition figure is the newest Marvel Comics character to be added to their Mezco Toyz roster of Marvel Universe deluxe figures.

Is this the Best Iron Man Figure of 2018?

Per the press release, “Powered by numerous Repulsor Tech cores, the Armor Model 42 was developed by Tony Stark initially for testing new technological developments but was later upgraded for battle. Featuring modular abilities and new A.I., the Armor Model 42 adds to Stark’s impressive armory of Iron Man suits.”

“The One:12 Collective Iron Man: Armor Model 42 Edition features a light-up function that illuminates Iron Man’s arc reactor, the source of his power. Designed with real metal components, the armored Avenger’s comes equipped with a range of booster and blast effects, including a chest beam repulsor that lights up when attached to the arc reactor.”

Should you happen to attend New York Comic Con or Toy Fair NY in the future, head over to the Mezco Toyz booth and check out their current and future lines of figures and dolls. You’ll like what you see so much, that you’ll want to buy something on the spot.

Iron Man Armor Model 42 Edition joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment next month, pricing is set at $90 per unit + freight so pre-order immediately. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Iron Man Armor Model 42 Figure

Exclusive
• One (1) head portrait
• Over 30 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Six (6) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of blaster/booster hands (left & right)

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Iron Man Armor Model 42 Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Helmet
• Armored suit
• Light-up arc reactor

Accessories
• One (1) chest beam repulsor
• Two (2) repulsor beam FX
• Two (2) hand booster FX
• Two (2) foot booster FX
• Two (2) gauntlet firing missiles
• Two (2) rocket firing hip discs
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Read: Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Cable Action Figure

The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of deluxe action figures or a fan of anything in the Iron Man/Avengers Universe, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Iron Man figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz Marvel Universe page to see the latest Marvel Comics character announcements.

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Disney’s Christopher Robin Blu-ray Release Date Announced

10/11/2018 By Hakan Can

Available this November on store shelves and online everywhere comes Disney’s Christopher Robin from Walt Disney Studios. Christoper Robin Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date is set for November 6, 2018. Pricing has yet to be set. This post will be updated when more information becomes available.

Disney’s Christopher Robin Blu-ray Release Date is Set for November 6th

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Disney’s “Christopher Robin,” the wondrous, live-action film in which Winnie the Pooh and friends venture into mid-century London to help grown-up Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor), arrives instantly on Digital and Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray™ and DVD with captivating, behind-the-scenes extras. The fun-filled tale features A.A. Milne’s timeless characters from the Hundred Acre Wood — Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl — making their first appearance as three-dimensional characters who remind Christopher Robin, and viewers of all ages, to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.”

Per Director Marc Forster. “When you are able to make people laugh and cry in the same movie and you are able to tell the story with integrity and ground it in reality and have the magic realism on top of it, it lifts your spirits and connects you with the people you love. We could all use a little bit of Pooh’s heart and wisdom right now.”

TRAILER

BONUS FEATURES FOR BLU-RAY™ + DVD + DIGITAL

“Bonus features provide a heartfelt look at the making of “Christopher Robin,” showcasing the magical artistry that brings the classic characters to life, the human actors’ techniques for interacting with stuffed animals, and the filmmakers’ passion for their project. Bronte Carmichael, who plays Christopher Robin’s daughter Madeline, takes viewers on an exciting journey from the drawing board to film locations throughout the United Kingdom. Features flash back to highlight Walt Disney’s fondness for Winnie the Pooh and recall the voice actors who lovingly portrayed the unforgettable voice of the iconic character. ”

In Which … A Movie Is Made for Pooh – Filmmakers and cast share their passion for this story in a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.
In Which … Pooh Finds His Voice – Discover what it’s like to voice Winnie the Pooh, from voice actors Sterling Holloway to Jim Cummings.
In Which … Pooh and Walt Become Friends – How did Walt Disney and Pooh meet? Take a journey through time to explore the legacy of Walt’s first encounter with Pooh.
In Which … Pooh and Friends Come to Life – See how Winnie the Pooh and Friends were brought to life as walking and talking stuffed animals in this magical live-action world.

EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL BONUS FEATURE

In Which … We Were Very Young – This feature explores the actual teddy bear, given to Christopher Robin Milne 98 years ago, which inspired the original Pooh stories that have been shared and adored by families around the globe.

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FILMMAKERS

Music: Jon Brion and Geoff Zanelli
Costume Design: Jenny Beavan and Sally Turner
Editor: Matt Cheese
Production Design: Jennifer Williams
Cinematography By: Matthias Koenigswieser
Producers: Kristin Burr, Steve Gaub, Jeremy Johns, Brigham Taylor, Renée Wolfe
Based on the Book by: A.A. Milne
Based on the Character created by: E.H. Shepard
Writters: Alex Ross Perry, Tom McCarthy, and Allison Schroeder
Director: Marc Forster

CAST INFORMATION

Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin
Hayley Atwell as Evelyn Robin
Bronte Carmichael as Madeline Robin
Jim Cummings as Winnie the Pooh / Tigger
Brad Garrett as Eeyore
Nick Mohammed as Piglet
Peter Capaldi as Rabbit
Sophie Okonedo as Kanga
Sara Sheen as Roo
Toby Jones as Owl

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Street Date: November 6, 2018
Product SKU: Digital HD, SD; Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Code) Feature Film, DVD and On-Demand
Rating: PG
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.39:1
Close Captions: English (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital)
Languages/Subtitles: Blu-ray – English SDH, French and Spanish
DVD – English SDH, French and Spanish
HD/SD Digital – English SDH, French and Spanish
Sound: Blu-ray – English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
DVD – English, Spanish and French 5.1 DD Language Tracks, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
Digital HD/SD – English 5.1/2.0, Latin Spanish 5.1/2.0, French 5.1/2.0 (for some clients), English 2.0 Descriptive Audio (for some clients)
Run Time: 1 hour 34 minutes

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Cable Action Figure

10/10/2018 By Hakan Can

Available for shipment sometime between late Spring and early Summer 2019 comes the latest creation from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Cable figure. As seen in this year’s Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 2, this Cable action figure is the newest Marvel Comics character to be added to their Mezco Toyz roster of Marvel Universe deluxe figures.

Is this the Best Cable Action Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “Cable was sent to the future in a bid to save his life when he was infected by a techno-organic virus. Using his formidable telekinetic abilities and cybernetic enhancements, Cable battles super villain foes in his quest for peace.”

“The One:12 Collective Cable figure features a light-up function that illuminates his chest armor and techno-organic eye in both of his head sculpts. The telekinetic mutant features a newly sculpted cybernetic arm and is outfitted in a sleeveless shirt with chest armor, duty belt with gun holster, and a leg holster with knife sheath. Cable comes complete with a devastating arsenal of advanced weaponry.”

Cable joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in May-June 2019, pricing is set at $100 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Cable Figure

Exclusive
• Two (2) head portraits with light-up function
• Over 30 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Eight (8) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of gun holding hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of holding hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)

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Cable’s Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Chest armor with light-up function
• Posable shoulder pads
• Duty belt with holster
• Leg holster with knife sheath
• Tactical boots

Accessories
• One (1) knife
• One (1) handgun (fits into holster on belt)
• One (1) plasma cannon with two (2) removable magazines
• One (1) grenade launcher with rotating carousel
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

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The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of deluxe action figures or a fan of anything in the Cable/Deadpool Universe, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Cable figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz Marvel Universe page to see the latest Marvel Comics character announcements.

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 DVD/Blu-ray Announced

10/09/2018 By Hakan Can

Available this December on store shelves everywhere comes The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 DVD and Blu-ray™ from MGM Television and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 DVD release date is set for December 4, 2018. Single episodes as well as full seasons for both the first and second seasons are currently available on digital format. List pricing has been set at $19.98 for the DVD and $29.99 for Blu-ray™.

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 DVD Release Date is Set for December 2018

PRESS RELEASE

From the minds of Creator/Showrunner Bruce Miller and Executive Producers Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Elisabeth Moss, Daniel Wilson, and Fran Sears comes MGM TV’s The Handmaid’s Tale.

Based on Margaret Atwood’s award-winning, best-selling novel “The Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning drama series returns with a second season shaped by Offred’s (Elisabeth Moss) pregnancy and her ongoing fight to free her future child from the dystopian horrors of Gilead. “Gilead is within you” is a favorite saying of Aunt Lydia.”

“In Season Two, Offred and all our characters will fight against – or succumb to – this dark truth. Standout performances were given by returning cast members including Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley and Amanda Brugel. Moss, Wiley, Bledel and Dowd have all won Emmy® Awards for their performances in the series. Season Two of the series garnered three Emmy® Awards.”

THE HANDMAID’S TALE SEASON 2 TRAILER

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THE HANDMAID’S TALE SEASON 2 DVD & BLU-RAY™ BONUS FEATURES

Season Two: Off Book
Dressing Dystopia

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD & BLU-RAY™

Street Date: December 4, 2018
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 (1.78:1)
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
DVD Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Blu-ray™ Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Run Time: 11 hour 158 minutes

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BlacKkKlansman Release Date Announced for 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD

09/26/2018 By Hakan Can

Available this November on store shelves and online everywhere comes Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Focus Features BlacKkKlansman DVD, Blu-ray™, and 4K Ultra HD release date is set for November 6, 2018. The film is available on October 23rd on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the DVD and Blu-ray™ and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD copy. Of course if you shop at Amazon, you’ll pay less than these prices.

Focus Features BlacKkKlansman Release Date is Set for November 6th

PRESS RELEASE

“From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. In the early 1970s Ron Stallworth (Washington) becomes the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a difference, he bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. He recruits a seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Driver), into the undercover investigation. Together, they team up to take down the extremist organization aiming to garner mainstream appeal. BlacKkKlansman offers an unflinching, true-life examination of race relations in 1970s America that is just as relevant in today’s tumultuous world.”

“Based on the book Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth, BlacKkKlansman is filled with outstanding performances from an all-star cast led by John David Washington (“Ballers,” Malcolm X), Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Logan Lucky), Topher Grace (Interstellar, “That 70’s Show”) and Laura Harrier (Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Last Five Years) alongside an incredible roster of supporting talent including Alec Baldwin (“Saturday Night Live,” Mission Impossible – Fallout), Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, Kong: Skull Island), Ryan Eggold (“The Blacklist,” “Sons of Liberty”) and Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya, Super Troopers 2).”

“BlacKkKlansman comes from acclaimed producers Sean McKittrick (Get Out, Band Aid), Jason Blum (Get Out, Whiplash), Raymond Mansfield (Get Out, Band Aid), Jordan Peele (Get Out, “The Last O.G.”), Spike Lee (Malcolm X, “She’s Gotta Have It”), and Shaun Redick (Get Out, Band Aid).”

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BlacKkKlansman TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

• A Spike Lee Joint – Producer Jordan Peele, cast and film subject Ron Stallworth discuss the unique experience of working with iconic director Spike Lee.
• BlacKkKlansman Extended Trailer Featuring Prince’s “Mary Don’t You Weep”

FILMMAKERS

Cast: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Corey Hawkins
Original Score: Terence Blanchard
Costume Design: Marci Rodgers
Editor: Barry Alexander Brown
Production Design: Curt Beech
Director of Photography: Chayse Irvin, CSC
Executive Producers: Edward H. Hamm Jr., Jeanette Volturno, Win Rosenfeld, Matthrew A. Cherry, Marcei Brown
Produced By: Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Shaun Redick, Jordan Peele, Spike Lee
Based on the Book By: Ron Stallworth
Written By: Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee
Directed By: Spike Lee

CAST INFORMATION

John David Washington as Ron Stallworth
Adam Driver as Flip Zimmerman
Topher Grace as David Duke
Laura Harrier as Patrice Dumas
Alec Baldwin as Dr. Kennebrew Beauregard
Corey Hawkins as Kwame Ture
Ryan Eggold as Walter Breachway
Paul Walter Hauser as Ivanhoe

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

Street Date: November 6, 2018
Selection Number: 62200089/62200094 (CDN)
Layers: BD-100
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR 10
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hour 14 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

Street Date: November 6, 2018
Selection Number: 62200089/62198763 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
Rating: R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hour 14 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

Street Date: November 6, 2018
Selection Number: 62198630/62198633 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hour 14 minutes

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