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Coming This Fall from Diamond Select Toys: New Items from Back to the Future, Aliens, Pulp Fiction and more!

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Brett

Summer’s here, and the time is right for a whole bunch of new product announcements from Diamond Select Toys! These items are all in the June issue of Previews, the monthly catalog of Diamond Comic Distributors, and most will be released sometime in the fall, but you can pre-order them all today at your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer!

Aliens Alien Warrior Vinyl Bust Bank

A Diamond Select Toys release! What’s inside an alien besides acid blood, a metal tongue and spite? Your money! This 8″ vinyl bank of a warrior-class xenomorph from the sci-fi classic Aliens may have a coin slot on the back and an access door on the bottom, but it looks just like a high-quality collectible bust! A detailed sculpt and paint job make this a must-have item for any Aliens collection. (Item #JUN142092, SRP: $22.99)

Back to the Future 2 Cafe ’80s Logo Pint Glass

A Diamond Select Toys release! Remember the 1980s? The Back to the Future movies may have given us an unrealistic vision of the future, but one thing they got right was the love for everything 1980s! This pint glass is adorned with the logo of Cafe ’80s, the theme restaurant visited by Marty McFly in 2015. Remember the 1980s (and the Back to the Future films!) with this nostalgic addition to DST’s Reelware line! (Item #JUN142087, SRP $10.99)

Back to the Future 2 Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise Pint Glass

A Diamond Select Toys release! Raise a glass to America’s greatest folk hero with the latest glass in the Glasses to Go line! Inspired by the world of Back to the Future Part II, this pint glass bears the logo of Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise, the den of iniquity seen in the corrupted version of 1985. Forget your troubles (and your alternate futures) with a drink at Biff’s! (Item #DEC138389, SRP $10.99)

Back to the Future 2 Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise Shot Glass

A Diamond Select Toys release! Welcome to 1985! If you were ringing in the new year in the bar at Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise, you might be raising a shot glass bearing the logo of the famous hotel and casino, as seen in Back to the Future Part II. Sure, that timeline was erased, but this commemorative shot glass can be yours forever! (Item #DEC138388, SRP: $5.99)

Back to the Future 2 Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise Poker Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Betting on sporting events is how Biff Tannen made all his money in Back to the Future Part II, so why not make your own luck at the poker tables of Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise? This stylish carrying case contains a full set of poker chips featuring the BTPP logo, plus a similarly decorated deck of playing cards. (Item #DEC138391, SRP: $99.99)

Back to the Future 2 Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise Zippo Lighter

A Diamond Select Toys Release! The Zippo lighter is one of the most distinctive lighters ever made, and we can imagine this all-new Zippo design being sold in Biff Tannen’s hotel and casino, located in the heart of Hill Valley. Flip open this metal Zippo lighter sporting the Pleasure Paradise logo, and it’s sure to warm the dampest spirits. Comes packaged in a full-color collector case. (Item #DEC138390, SRP $29.99)

Batman Classic TV Series Batman Vinyl Bank

A Diamond Select Toys release! This is one bank the Joker won’t dare to rob! Standing 8 inches tall, this vinyl bank depicts Batman as he appeared in the Batman Classic TV Series. With a coin slot on the back and an access door on the bottom, this bust bank of Batman also features collector-quality sculpting and paint applications, and is the perfect addition to any Batman collection. (Item #JUN142088, SRP: $22.99)

Godzilla Mechagodzilla Metal Bottle Opener

A Diamond Select Toys release! Constructed of Space Titanium, Mechagodzilla battled the real Godzilla to a standstill on more than one occasion, and was only defeated when his head was torn completely from his body. Now his head lives on as the newest Godzilla bottle opener from DST! Made of solid metal, this 4″ tall rendering of Mechagodzilla’s noggin can hang on your refrigerator or slip into your pocket, ready at a moment’s notice to open a bottle, or possibly destroy Tokyo. Comes packaged in a collector case with a full-color slipcover. (Item #JUN142091, SRP: $18.00)

Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back Buddy Christ Vinyl Bank

A Diamond Select Toys release! Show your faith in Kevin Smith with this 10-inch vinyl bank of Buddy Christ, as seen in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back! With a coin slot in his back and an access door on the bottom, this vinyl bank brings new meaning to the phrase “Jesus Saves!” (Item #JUN142094, SRP: $22.99)

Marvel Minimates Zombie Villains Series 2 Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Villain Zombies are back, to take another bite out of the Marvel Minimates line! This time, Zombie Dr Doom, Zombie Morbius, Zombie Kingpin and Zombie Sabretooth make up the box set, which should have your Marvel heroes quaking in their boots. Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall and features interchangeable parts and accessories. (Item #JUN142082, SRP: $19.99)

Marvel Select Amazing Spider-Man 2 Action Figure With Base

A Diamond Select Toys release! Due to popular demand, the Amazing Spider-Man is back in a second edition, the same great figure with different accessories! This 7-inch-scale figure still depicts Spidey in his brand-new costume, and features 16 points of articulation, but now it includes a wall-mountable New York City display base! Figure also includes one interchangeable hand and two modular weblines. Comes packaged in display-ready Select packaging with spine reference artwork. Designed and sculpted by Gentle Giant! (Item #FEB148390, SRP $24.99)

Pathfinder Minimates Series 1 Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys Release! From across the world of Golarion come representatives of four of the most well-known races of the Pathfinder RPG! This four-pack of 2-inch Minimates mini-figures includes the heroic Valeros, Human Fighter; the heavily armed Harsk, Dwarf Ranger; the mysterious Merisiel, Elf Rogue; and a vicious Goblin Warrior. Each Minimate features interchangeable parts and accessories. Packaged on a blister card. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #JUN142089, SRP: $19.99)

Pulp Fiction 20th Anniversary Minimates Jackrabbit Slim’s Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! The first Minimates box set for Quentin Tarantino’s groundbreaking film Pulp Fiction is here, and it’s headed to Jackrabbit Slim’s! This four-pack of 2-inch mini-figures re-creates Vince and Mia Wallace’s night out at the 1950s-themed diner and includes exclusive Minimates of Vince, Mia, Lance and Jodie! Each Minimate features 14 points of articulation and a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. (Item #JUN142093, SRP: $19.99)

Star Trek 3 U.S.S. Excelsior NX-2000 Electronic Starship

A Diamond Select Toys release! Hot off the assembly line, it’s the test version of the U.S.S. Excelsior! As seen in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, the NX-2000 Excelsior features button-activated lights, plus all-new sound effects and dialogue taken straight from the film, including lines by the ship’s boastful commander, Captain Styles! Measuring 18 inches long, the Excelsior comes packaged in try-me packaging. (Item #JUN142090, SRP: $60.00)

Walking Dead Michonne Vinyl Bust Bank

A Diamond Select Toys release! Zombie banks beware, there’s a new, more deadly bank in town! Joining Rick in his battle against the undead, Michonne is the next 8-inch bank in DST’s Walking Dead line. The perfect companion to our two Pet Zombie banks, this bank of Michonne has a coin slot in the back and an access door in the base, but has the sculpting and detail of a collectible bust. (Item #JUN142081, SRP: $22.99)

Back to the Future II’s Power Laces in 2015? Not a Whole Lot of Them.

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Brett

The intertubes have been buzzing off a report from the website Sole Collector that we can expect to see power laced shoes, made famous in the movie Back to the Future II, in 2015.

In an interview at Jordan Brand’s Flight Lab, shoe designer Tinker Hatfield was quoted by the site as saying:

Are we gonna see power laces in 2015? To that, I say YES!

Immediately something didn’t sit right with me, so I dug around for actual video of the interview, and having reviewed it, I think folks might want to edit their reports.

The full quote was:

Are we gonna see power laces in 2015? To that, I say YES! (cheers/applause) Not a whole lot of them.

That “not a whole lot of them” part has me scratching my head. Will we see “self-tying” shoes in 2015, it sounds like we probably will, but I’m thinking this might be a very limited run, or more than likely proof of concept designs. Possibly Nike will produce some and auction them off like they did a few years ago to some non-power laced shoes. Don’t expect them to line shelves though. In other words, chill out.

Overall though, I think this is another case where folks need to go to the actual source, before getting too excited.

Here’s the full video, and you can judge for yourself.

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New from Diamond Select, Ghostbusters, Marvel, Star Trek, Star Wars, Alice and more!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Brett

There’s something strange (and awesome) in your neighborhood! It’s another huge New Toy Day for Diamond Select Toys, with seven separate products winging their way to comic shops and specialty stores! Whether you prefer Klingons or Carbonite, fairy tales or Strange Tales, or have strong feelings either way on Jell-O, there’s something waiting for you from DST!

Star Trek Electronic Klingon Disruptor

At long last, DST adds a new item to their Star Trek role-play series! From the company that gave you screen-accurate phasers, communicators and tricorders comes the Klingon empire’s most popular accessory: the disruptor! This legendary weapon comes with electronic lights and sounds, for the complete role-play experience. SRP: $60 (JUL121719)

Ghostbusters Slimer Silicone Gelatin Mold

Throwing a party at your local firehouse, fancy hotel or art museum? Why not make some room for a gelatin-based dessert? With this licensed Ghostbusters silicone mold, you’ll be able to make a three-dimensional representation of Slimer out of tasty green (or any color) gelatin! Your edible, non-terminal repeating phantasm will measure 9″ by 5″ and will taste delicious! SRP: $14.99 (NOV121707)

Alice: Madness Returns Royal Suit Alice Select Figure

The hit toy line based on the game from EA and Spicy Horse continues with this special variant figure of Alice dressed in her “Royal” outfit! Only available to Previews customers, this 7-inch-scale figure is fully articulated and comes with a display base and accessories in oversized collector packaging. Designed and Sculpted by Gentle Giant! SRP: $24.99 (NOV121699)

Back to the Future Silicone Tray

Planning on making a scientific breakthrough? Breaking the time barrier? Asking your mom to the school dance? Then why not celebrate with a cool drink using your own Back to the Future ice cubes! This silicone rubber tray features various sized molds of the BTTF logo and the OUTATIME license plate, and can be used to make ice, gelatin or chocolate! SRP: $14.99 (SEP121670)

Star Wars Han Solo in Carbonite Magnetic Bottle Opener

After a long day of running down bounties, what better way to relax than to take off your helmet, kick up your heels and crack open a frosty bottle of Carbonite Cola? This solid metal bottle opener, depicting Han Solo frozen in Carbonite from “The Empire Strikes Back,” measures 4 inches long and opens any bottle cap with ease. It even has magnets on the back so you can mount it on your refrigerator… or in your trophy room! Comes packaged in a collectors case with a full-color wrap. SRP: $18.00 (OCT121567)

Ghostbusters Silicone Tray

When there’s something strange living in your freezer, only one question comes to mind — where are you gonna get your ice? Be prepared for apocalypse (or your next party) with this silicone tray featuring the famous Ghostbusters logo. With the addition of the right ingredients and a working freezer dial, you can use this tray to make ice, gelatin and chocolate! SRP: $14.99 (OCT121573)

Marvel Minimates Strange Tales Box Set

It’s the most spine-tingling Marvel Minimates set ever! Supernatural Marvel characters Dr. Strange, First Appearance Blade, Werewolf by Night and Morbius the Living Vampire have banded together to take on the strange and unusual corners of the Marvel Universe. Each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. SRP: $19.99 (OCT121574)

Around the Tubes

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Brett

After a great night hanging out the the BOOM! crew, Roger Langridge and Garry from The Laughing Ogre it’s off to the Small Press Expo. Expect some coverage throughout the day through tweets and of course posts and photos after. Until then, here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

Bleeding Cool – Grant Morrison Responds To GD-Gate – To this I say, god dammit.

Con Coverage:

MTV Geek – Back To The Future With Christopher Lloyd At Dragon-Con

MTV Geek – Dragon-Con 2011: Anatomy Of A Cosplayer

The Beat – Giant SPX Who’s where and what — WOW

The Beat – Nerds Nerds Nerds at SPX 2011

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Batwing #1

CBR – Punisher #3

MTV Geek – New 52 Review: Green Arrow #1, Justice League International #1, Hawk & Dove #1, and O.M.A.C. #1

MTV Geek – New 52 Review: Batgirl #1, Men of War #1, Stormwatch #1, Static Shock #1, and Batwing #1

MTV Geek – New 52 Review: ‘Detective Comics’ #1 Is The Batman Joker Fight We’ve Been Waiting For

The Mary Sue – New 52 in Review: Week 1

Comics Alliance – ComicsAlliance Reviews Every Comic in DC’s ‘New 52’: Week 1

Back To The Future Actors With The Delorean At Comic-Con

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

BACK TO THE FUTURE ACTORS WILL BE WITH THE DELOREAN AT COMIC-CON

CLAUDIA WELLS, JEFFREY WISEMAN, BILLY ZANE WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Los Angeles, CA – July 19, 2011 – The screen used DeLorean from Back to the Future III will be at the Profiles in History booth #1605 at Comic-Con the entire week! Actors from the films will be in attendance as well. Claudia Wells will be at the booth on Wednesday beginning at 7pm and Thursday and Friday beginning at 10AM. Jeffrey Wiseman will be there on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning at 10 AM and making his first ever appearance at Comic-Con, Billy Zane will be at the booth all day Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM.

Where are all the real DeLorean Time Machines that were used in the Back to the Future movies? Sadly, some of them no longer exist and others are in need of extensive work. Of the seven cars used over the three movies, only three original cars are thought to still exist. Presented by Profiles in History, the famed auction house that represented the Debbie Reynolds Collection this summer, the screen used DeLorean from Back to the Future III will be at Comic-Con 2011 for public viewing in conjunction with Team Fox benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The main goal is to give fans the opportunity to see and be photographed in the car. For a $20 donation to the Foundation you can be photographed in the DeLorean with all proceeds going to Team Fox.

Profiles in History is proud to present the original DeLorean Time Machine driven by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future III. It will be presented at booth 1605, along with several original artifacts from all three Back to the Future movies with the hopes of creating a Back To The Future “museum” experience. Along with the Time Machine will be original costumes, the Tales From Space comic, Doc’s burned toy Cadillac, Clock Tower cables, Gray’s Almanac, the Doc Brown committed/commended newspapers, a full set of all five types of hoverboards, and other rarely seen pieces of cinematic history.

The Time Machine has been in private hands for the past 8 years, and was recently featured on the Hollywood Treasure television show hosted by Joe Maddalena. Joe and his staff will be at the booth in person to greet fans, and share these rare pieces of history. In conjunction with Team Fox, this is a rare opportunity to get your pictures taken with the original Time Machine.

The Time Machine will be available for viewing during advertised Comic-Con show hours, and will be in a future Profiles in History auction later this year, with a portion of the proceeds going to Team Fox benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Previously it could be seen at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.

About The Michael J. Fox Foundation
As the world’s largest private funder of Parkinson’s research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today. The Foundation pursues its goals through an aggressively funded, highly targeted research program coupled with active global engagement of scientists, Parkinson’s patients, business leaders, clinical trial participants, donors and volunteers. In addition to funding almost $251 million in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. Operating at the hub of worldwide Parkinson’s research, the Foundation forges groundbreaking collaborations with industry leaders, academic scientists and government research funders; increases Parkinson’s awareness through high-profile advocacy, events and outreach; and coordinates the grassroots involvement of thousands of Team Fox members around the world.

About Joe Maddalena and Profiles in History
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the nation’s leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. Born into a family of antiques dealers in Rhode Island, Joseph “Joe” Maddalena learned early on how to turn his passion of collecting historical autographs into a career. Needing to support himself, Joe turned to his hobby of buying and selling historical documents as a potential way to earn revenue. On weekends he scoured old Hollywood bookstores for letters and rare books. Upon graduation from Pepperdine, Joe pursued his passion to become a full-time dealer of historical documents, and opened his first office in 1985. A lifetime member of the Manuscript Society, Joe is widely recognized as the nation’s leading authority on entertainment memorabilia and historical documents. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia, establishing itself as the world’s largest auctioneer of original Hollywood memorabilia. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history. Profiles in History recently broke several world records with the sale of Marilyn Monroe’s Subway Dress from The Seven Year Itch, for $5.52 Million. It was a part of the Debbie Reynolds Collection and part two of the auction will be on December 3. Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include the “Cowardly Lion” costume from The Wizard of Oz ($805,000); a full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($488,750); Marilyn Monroe’s “Diamonds” dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ($356,500); Luke Skywalker’s light saber from Star Wars ($240,000); Margaret Hamilton’s “Wicked Witch” hat from The Wizard Of Oz ($230,000); and The Invisible Man 1933 one-sheet movie poster ($230,000).

Profiles in History’s location in Calabasas Hills, CA– virtually a stone’s throw away from every major Hollywood studio – ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare collectibles. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history. www.profilesinhistory.com

Joe Maddalena is also the host of Hollywood Treasure, a half hour show for the Syfy Channel, which follows him as he navigates his way through the intricate world of collecting showbiz and pop culture memorabilia, the second season currently airs on Wednesday nights.