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STATUES: Batman gets ArtFX treatment from Kotobukiya

Robot Overlord — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:06:59 +0000

Kotobukiya has announced the ArtFX Statue of Batman, returns in an all new black costume this July. The statue is based on the 2002 design by Jim Lee. With his battle-tattered cape swirling dynamically around him, Batman strikes an intimidating …...

Link Ink: ‘MAD’ Does ‘Sheen Lantern’, Charges Against Susie Cagle Dropped and Comic Burning

Caleb Goellner — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:00:30 +0000

Filed under: Link Ink, Culture Upcoming: CBR has a preview of MAD Magazine #513, which will include a "Sheen Lantern" parody. [CBR] Legal: The Dominion Post reports that New Zealand's Superloans company has won a lawsuit filed against them by DC ...

STATUES: Kotobukiya announces Archangel statue

Robot Overlord — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:39:44 +0000

Kotobukiya has announced the latest statue in its Marvel Fine Art Statue line is Warren Worthington III – Archangel! Archangel swoops into battle, touching down on the shattered landscape and ready to spring into flight at a moment’s notice; th...

STATUES: Kotobukiya announces Mass Effect Bishoujo series

Robot Overlord — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:23 +0000

Kotobukia has announced a new line of Bishoujo statues from the Mass Effect series. The first statue to be released is Dr. Liara T’Soni. Dr. Liara T’Soni began her work as an Asari researcher, with a fascination for Prothean history. &#82...

STATUES: Kotobukiya unviels Darth Maul ARTFX+ statue

Robot Overlord — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:36:41 +0000

Press Release The hit line of smaller scale Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues continues with more of your favorite heroes and villains from the original films and the prequels! Up next is the first movie’s new Dark Lord of the Sith … Continue reading &#...

Link Ink: Miles Morales Gets A Minimate, Pokemon 2011 And Animated Innuendo

Caleb Goellner — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:28:27 +0000

Filed under: Link Ink, Culture Toys: New Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales is about to get the Minimates treatment as revealed by a new character design from Art Asylum and Diamond Select Toys. [Marvel] Anime: Two new Pokémon films, Pok&ea...

STATUES: Kotobukiya announces X-23 Bishoujo statue

Stephen Schleicher — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:10:02 +0000

X-23, the female clone of Wolverine and first introduced in 2003, is getting the Bishoujo statue treatment from Kotobukiya. The six-inch tall statue (that’s 1/7th scale for those keeping track) features X-23 with claws drawn, ready to strike. Out...

SDCC’11: ArtFX+Stormtrooper Commander two-pack

Press Release — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:29:31 +0000

Press Release Star Wars fans clamor for stormtoopers and Action Figure Xpress delivers in this exclusive model kit two-pack. Included in every Stormtrooper Commander set are two complete statues, each authentically replicated with exacting attention to...

SDCC’11: Kotobukiya shows off convention exclusives

Robot Overlord — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:25:10 +0000

This July, Kotobukiya will attend the San Diego Comic-Con and have exclusive Bishoujo statues for you to check out, and purchase. Take the jump for an early look at the Invisible Woman and Evil Supergirl Bishoujo statues. INVISIBLE WOMAN She … ...

STATUES: Kotobukiya unveils Ghostbusters statue that is easy on the eyes

Stephen Schleicher — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:10:39 +0000

Egon, Peter, Ray, and Winston may be the best Ghostbusters out there, but I’m not sure I want the visage of Bill Murray sitting on my shelf staring at me all day. Kotobukiya has come to our rescue with this … Continue reading →

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Stephen Schleicher — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:21:31 +0000

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UNBOXING: Deadpool Fine Art Statue

Stephen Schleicher — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:25:07 +0000

Another box arrived at the Major Spoilers HQ, just in time for the holiday weekend! Inside was the upcoming Kotobukya Deadpool fine art statue. Take the jump for a huge gallery of images and our initial thoughts. First of all, I totally wasn’t expecting to see this statue anytime soon, so my initial reaction was, [...]

Kotobukiya nominated as finalists for 7th PALA

Press Release — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:01:57 +0000

Press Release Kotobukiya is proud to announce that they have been nominated as the “Best Licensee of 2010” by the Hong Kong Trade Development’s 7th annual Premier Asian Licensing Awards. Kotobukiya’s success with the award winning Star Wars™ Lightsaber Chopsticks series has again been recognized and appraised for an honorable award for its unique design [...]

ME WANT: Darth Vader ArtFX+ statue arrives

Robot Overlord — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:22:13 +0000

Kotobukiya has announced the upcoming release of its Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back Dark Vader ArtFX+ Statue, that follows the recent Boba Fett and Storm Trooper statues announced earlier. Ruthless and powerful, Darth Vader stands at the ready with the knowledge that his mastery over the Force can overcome any enemy. His classic armored suit [...]

ME WANT: DC Comics Wonder Woman Bishoujo Statue

Robot Overlord — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:47:18 +0000

Kotobukiya has announced Wonder Woman is getting the next Bishoujo treatment. Since her comic book debut in 1941, Princess Diana has been an icon of female power, intelligence, and grace. Arriving in “man’s world” from the Amazonian island home of Themyscira, Diana donned a red, white and blue costume to protect the world as Wonder [...]

The Want List #16: DOOM in a box

Stephen Schleicher — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:25:22 +0000

Doctor Doom pays a visit to the Want List Studios, and Stephen gives it a once over. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Add this to Mister Wong Share this on Mixx Share this on Reddit [...]

The Want List #15: Packing Heat, Packages, and Lantern Rings

Stephen Schleicher — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:25:15 +0000

In this installment of The Want List – Packing with style, Boba Fett packs some heat, and Lantern rings galore. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Post this on Diigo Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Add this to Mister Wong Share this on Mixx Share [...]

ME WANT: Storm Trooper Statue

Stephen Schleicher — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:25:39 +0000

Kotobukiya has announced a brand new Star Wars statue, featuring everyone’s favorite armored character – the Storm Troopers. The ARTFX+ statues line is smaller in scale than some of the other statutes we’ve featured recently, which makes then more economical for the fans, but still looks great. Take the jump for for a better look [...]

Kotobukiya announces Sabretooth statue

Stephen Schleicher — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:05:21 +0000

Kotobukiya has announced the upcoming release of Sabretooth in the Danger Room fine art statue. This is the third in the series featuring Wolverine’s longtime rival. Inspired by Jim Lee’s 1990’s era X-Men, Sabretooth embodies animalistic aggression! The fearsome predator stands ready for battle, his left hand balled into a fist and his right splayed [...]

Kotobukiya announces Catwoman Bishoujo

Stephen Schleicher — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:40:48 +0000

Kotobukiya has another DC Bishoujo statue coming your way, this time featuring Catwoman. Made from PVC plastic, the Catwoman statue stands just over 9-inches high, this might just be a great statue to put next to the Batgirl statue we showed off a while ago. Take the jump for more images. via Kotobukiya Subscribe to [...]