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James Gunn announces Lars Eidinger as Brainiac

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James Gunn turned to social media to announce that Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac in the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. Eidinger has a packed career with a mix of television and films with eight upcoming projects including this film.

Gunn has teased that Man of Tomorrow will have Superman and Lex Luthor working together to take on Brainiac.

Brainiac debuted in Action Comics #242 in 1958 and created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. While there’s been variations to the character, he travels the galaxy shrinking cities to bottle size to preserve them, brings them on his ship, and then destroys the planet. Among those cities is Kandor, the capital of Superman’s home planet of Krypton. It’s unknown if Kandor will make an appearance in the film but the first film’s leaning towards some of the classic elements of Superman would make us believe there’s a good possibility.

The character has appeared in more than just comics but also in the various Superman related television shows, animation, video games, LEGO video games, and was considered for previous Superman films, some that were never made.

Man of Steel is expected in theaters in 2027.

Diamond Select Toys On Sale Now: Hulk, Drax, Groot, Superman & More!

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It’s a super-heroic week at your local comic shop! Flying out of the Diamond Select Toys warehouse, six new superhero products are shipping this week, and each one is a mini-masterpiece! From the Batman Classic TV Series to Superman: The Animated Series to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s like an avenging league of awesome!

Batman Classic TV Series Premier Collection Robin Resin Statue

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Boy Wonder is ready for battle! The newest entry in the Premier Collection of statues based on the Batman Classic TV Series, this highly detailed resin statue depicts actor Burt Ward as Batman’s partner-in-crimefighting, Robin! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall and standing atop a sound-effect base inspired by the Batman Classic TV Show, this statue is in scale to the other statues in the series – pair it with Batman to throw a double punch at an opponent! Limited to only 3,000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #JUN172631, SRP: $150.00)

Marvel Gallery Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Movie Drax & Groot PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Marvel Gallery line is blasting off into outer space! This new PVC Diorama captures two of the funniest members of the space-faring Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the latest blockbuster entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Star-Lord with his jet-pack, Gamora with Rocket, and Drax with Groot each measure approximately 9-11 inches tall with highly detailed sculpting and paint applications. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box, and all three are available now! Sculpted by Rocco Tartamella!

Drax and Groot PVC Diorama (Item #MAY172524, SRP: $45.00)

Gamora and Rocket PVC Diorama (Item #MAY172525, SRP: $45.00)

Starlord PVC Diorama (Item #MAY172526, SRP: $45.00)

Marvel Gallery Thor: Ragnarok Movie Hulk PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! The highly anticipated Thor: Ragnarok movie is bringing us one of the most exciting Hulk looks ever, and this Marvel Gallery PVC Diorama captures him at his most enraged! Measuring approximately 12 inches tall, this sculpture of a fully armored Hulk wielding twin weapons is the must-have collectable from Thor: Ragnarok. Featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications, this 9-inch scale diorama comes packaged in a full-color window box and is in scale to all other Gallery and Femme Fatales figures. Sculpted by Rocco Tartamella! (Item # AUG172642, SRP: $50.00)

Marvel Milestones Civil War Movie Iron Man Resin Statue

The second statue in the relaunched Marvel Milestones series is of Iron Man, as he appears in Captain America: Civil War! Rising into the sky on his bootjets out of a cloud of smoke and rubble, the Mark 46 armor unleashes a repulsor blast at a target! Pair it with the upcoming Captain America statue (shipping next week) to form a larger scene! This approximately 20” resin statue is limited to only 1,000 pieces, and comes packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #MAY172528, SRP: $199.99)

Superman Animated Series Brainiac Resin Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! The DC Animated Universe bust series continues with one of Superman’s greatest villains! Brainiac, the Kryptonian supercomputer without compassion, is now the latest 6” resin bust to be offered, posed atop a pedestal inspired by the architecture of Metropolis. Packaged in a full-color box, this bust is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #JUN172645, SRP: $59.99)

Superman The Animated Series Vinyl Bust Bank

A Diamond Select Toys Release! It’s a bust, it’s a bank, it’s Superman! The Man of Steel joins DST’s line of vinyl banks based on the DC Animated Universe, with this approximately 7-inch-tall portrait of Superman as he appeared in Superman: The Animated Series! With a coin slot on the back and an access door in the base, you’ll be able to save some dough even as you save the day! Packaged in a clear polybag. Sculpted by Varner Studios. (Item # JUL172791, SRP: $22.99)

DC Heroclix: Brainiac Skull Ship Retail Variant in September

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Brainiac’s Skull Ship is one of the DC Heroclix summer exclusives that you can pick up at conventions this year. If you’re not lucky enough to do so, don’t worry because Wizkids has announced that a retail variant is hitting shelves in September.

The Brainiac Skull Ship is equipped with awesome offensive and defensive capabilities — including its super strong tentacles— making it a weapon to be fear ed by all life­ for ms across the stars. The Retail Variant DC HeroClix: Brainiac Skull Ship is a great way to enhance your  HeroClix experience!

The DC HeroClix: Brainiac Skull Ship features a new paint scheme and all new dials!

The Retail Variant DC HeroClix: Brainiac Skull Ship contains one figure, 8 tokens and 1 character card.

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Wizkids’ 2015 Convention Exclusives include Spider-Ham, Loki, Adam Strange, Animal Man and more!

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Wizkids has announced their Marvel and DC Comics Heroclix 2015 Convention Exclusive figures.

As prize figures, the Marvel figures that will be released include Spider-Ham (as Spider-Man), Loki, Agent of Asgard, and a new Ghost Rider.

Group1They will also be selling two new Marvel Heroclix exclusives on top of the three figures above which are just prizes. The two figures include the Supreme Intelligence, and a new Doctor Strange. The Supreme Intelligence will cost $50 and Strange will be $15.

group21DC Heroclix players aren’t left out of the awesomeness. For their three prize figures, they’ll see an Adam Strange, The Weird, and Animal Man figures.

group51For their two convention exclusives that’ll be on sale, DC fans are getting a Brainiac Skull Ship and Felix Faust.

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Brainiac will cost $70 and Faust will cost $15.

The figures will first be offered at the Wizkids U.S. Nationals Event in Maryland this April.

Also, Wizkids has released a new ATA for the Squadron Supreme that will allow you to use these figures as a team. Since they’re Primes, you should only be able to use one per force, This ATA helps you get around that.

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