Mondo has just put their new Elf poster up for pre-order on their site. There’s no better way to celebrate this festive time as well as the film’s twentieth anniversary!
With artwork by Skinny Ships, this poster perfectly reflects the film and its charming appeal that stands the test of time, even twenty years later.
Elf Poster Information:
MSRP: $80
Edition Size: 140
Width: 36″
Height: 24″
Monster Hunter took the top of the weekend box office, bumping off some other hunters, The Croods. Based on the video game series, Monster Hunter earned an estimated $2.2 million from 1,736 theaters averaging $1,267 per theater. The film also opened internationally with $4.8 million for a worldwide total of $7 million.
In second place was the champ of the last few weekends, The Croods: A New Age. That film added an estimated $2 million to its domestic total. It’s now earned a little over $27 million, one of the best totals of the year. Internationally, the film added about $5.4 million over the week to bring that total to $57.5 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $84.5 million one of the highest earnings of the year for a film.
Fatale debuted in third place. The film grossed an estimated $925,000. No international earnings have been reported.
In fourth place was the re-release of Elf which earned an estimated $365,000. After six weeks, the film has earned $1.9 million domestically and $141,033 at the international box office.
Rounding out the top five was Half Brothers which earned an estimated $260,000 dropping 47.5% from the previous week. The film has earned $1.8 million after three weeks. No international numbers have been released.
When it comes to comic films.
The Empty Man earned an estimated $2,500 after nine weeks to bring its domestic total to $3 million. Internationally, the film has now earned $842,295 an increase of about $70,000 over the week. Worldwide the film has earned $3,844,325.
The New Mutants also earned an estimated $2,500 after 17 weeks. That brings the domestic gross to $23.9 million. Over the week, it looks like international earnings remained steady at $22,544,735. Worldwide, the film has earned $46,396,246.
38 films grossed $7,592,134 from 14,312 theaters. The previous weekend saw $6,687,559 from 36 films and 14,704 theaters. This past weekend had an average theater earning of $530.47 compared to the previous weekend’s $454.81. We’ll update these numbers as they become finalized.
The Croods: A New Age was the top of the box office again for the third weekend in a row. The film earned an estimated $3.1 million, down 32.2% from the previous weekend. The film has earned $24.3 million after three weeks at the box office, a “success” in a difficult year. At the international box office, the film added about $12 million over the week to bring that total to $52.1 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $76.3 million in its three weeks.
Half Brothers held on to second place with an estimated $490,000. The film has earned just $1.4 million after two weeks. No international numbers have been released.
In third place was Elf, a re-release of the classic film. It added $400,000 to its domestic total to bring that to $1.5 million after five weeks. It also has earned $110,815 at the international box office. Worldwide, the film has earned $1.6 million.
In fourth place was Freaky, which slipped one spot. The film earned an estimated $315,000 in its fifth week. It also added about $300,000 over the week at the international box office to bring that number to just under $6 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $14.2 million.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a re-release of the film earning an estimated $268,170 in one of the higher per-screen average.
In comic film news…
Wonder Woman has gotten a re-release leading up to the sequel’s release. The film came in at #10 earning $189,000. Internationally, the film earned $136,589 for a worldwide total of $325,589.
The New Mutants is still hanging in there earning $11,000 in its sixteenth week. The film has earned $23.8 million domestically. It also earned a little internationally to bring that total to just under $22.5 million. Worldwide, the film has earned $46.3 million.
The Empty Man added $5,000 to its domestic total to bring that to $2,987,855 after 8 weeks. The film also earned about $67,000 over the week at the international box office to bring that to $778,884.
At the current reporting, the weekend box office brought it $6,687,559 from 36 films. That’s down from last weekend $8.5 million from 39 films. There were 14,704 theaters, down from the previous weekend’s 16,864. That’s a per-theater average of $454.81 also down from the previous weekend’s $502.33. (Updated with final numbers).
Candy is one of Buddy the Elf’s major food groups and thanks to this new Pop! PEZ Buddy the Elf, you can eat a “well-rounded“ Elf diet while celebrating your love of a character filled with magical holiday spirit.
This week Diamond Select Toys ships three new assortments of Vinimates vinyl figures, as well as three new products from the Marvel Netflix universe! With Vinimates from DC Comics, Elf and Back to the Future II, Minimates from Marvel’s Iron Fist and PVC Dioramas from Marvel’s Daredevil, there’s something for everyone at your local comic shop!
Back to the Future 2 Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Great Scott! Marty McFly and Doc Brown have just jumped forward in time again, and they’re getting new outfits to blend in to 2017! These 4-inch vinyl figures based on the second film in the Back to the Future film trilogy are sculpted in a block-figure style, striking poses straight from the movie poster, and feature articulated necks for further customization. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Future Doc Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172513, SRP: $9.99)
Future Marty Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172514, SRP: $9.99)
DC Comics Vinimates Vinyl Figures Series 1
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The DC Comics Universe is teaming up with the Vinimates vinyl figure line! This new line of comic-based Vinimates kicks off with three figures – Batman, Green Lantern and Harley Quinn! Each blocky 4-inch PVC figure strikes a distinctive pose from the comics. Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Batman Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172519, SRP: $9.99)
Green Lantern Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172520, SRP: $9.99)
Harley Quinn Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172521, SRP: $9.99)
Elf Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Christmas is coming, so put an Elf Vinimate on your shelf! Based on the classic comedy film Elf, these 4-inch vinyl figures of Buddy and Jovie each strike a pose from the film, and feature articulated necks for further posing options. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Buddy Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172522, SRP: $9.99)
Jovie Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172523, SRP: $9.99)
Marvel Gallery Netflix TV Daredevil PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The Netflix-based series of Marvel Gallery PVC dioramas continues with none other than Daredevil himself! Joining Luke Cage and the Punisher, this approximately 11” sculpture depicts the TV version of the horned hero of Hell’s Kitchen in amazing detail. Capturing the likeness and costume of actor Charlie Cox, this diorama sees Matt Murdock standing on a rooftop pedestal, his billy clubs at the ready. Daredevil is in scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC dioramas, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. (Item # APR172653, SRP: $45.00)
Marvel Gallery Netflix TV Punisher PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! Prepare to be punished! The second Marvel Gallery PVC Diorma from the world of Marvel’s Netflix TV series is none other than the Punisher! Featuring the likeness of actor Jon Bernthal, this approximately 12-inch PVC diorama depicts the Punisher as he appears at the end of Daredevil Season 2, standing atop a Hell’s Kitchen rooftop with Daredevil’s cowl in one hand and a high-powered rifle in the other. Diorama comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Gentle Giant! (Item #MAR172720, SRP: $45.00)
Marvel Minimates Netflix Iron Fist Box Set
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The next Marvel Netflix TV show is powering up, and DST is expanding their Marvel Netflix universe with an all-new Minimates box set capturing the main characters! Based on the upcoming Iron Fist, the four 2-inch mini-figures include Danny Rand, Colleen Wing, Iron Fist and Thunderer. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts. All four figures come packaged in a full-color window box with original Minimates artwork. (Item # APR172654, SRP: $24.99)
April showers bring May powers, as a slew of super-hero merchandise from DST soars into this month’s Previews catalog! The super swag includes Marvel Select action figures, Marvel Gallery and DC Gallery PVC dioramas, DC Animated busts, Marvel Premier and Milestones statues, and the first-ever DC Comics Vinimates! Plus, new items from Ghostbusters, Alien: Covenant, Elf, Back to the Future and TMNT!
Batman Animated Series Penguin Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release! The fowl felon has arrived in the Batman Animated bust series! Oswald Coblepot, the Penguin, is captured in his classic animated appearance, as he appeared on Batman: The Animated Series. Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, the Penguin perches on a pedestal base inspired by the show’s art-deco architecture, holding his ever-present umbrella. This piece is limited to only 3,000 made, and comes packaged in a full-color, hand-numbered box with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #MAY172501, SRP: $59.99)
DC Gallery Batman New Adventures Nightwing PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! Robin sets off on a new adventure! As seen in the follow-up to Batman: The Animated Series, titled The New Batman Adventures, Dick Grayson has grown up and changed his look, becoming Nightwing! This PVC Diorama depicts Nightwing crouched atop a smokestack, preparing to pounce on an unsuspecting thug. This approximately 12-inch PVC diorama features detailed sculpting and exacting paint applications, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. In scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #MAY172499, SRP: $45.00)
Justice League Animated Doomsday Resin Bust
A Diamond Select Toys release! Doomsday is here! The massive Superman villain is muscling into DST’s line of busts based on the DC Animated Universe, and he is guaranteed to dominate your Justice League collection! Measuring just under 7 inches tall, this resin bust of Doomsday is balanced on a pedestal base inspired by the League’s Watchtower satellite. This piece is limited to only 3,000 made, and comes packaged in a full-color, hand-numbered box with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #MAY172500, SRP: $59.99)
Marvel Gallery Spider-Woman PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! Another wall-crawler joins the Marvel Gallery PVC line! Jessica Drew, the original Spider-Woman, has been an Avenger and explored the Spider-Verse, and now she’s the latest 9-inch scale PVC Diorama in the Marvel Gallery line. Measuring approximately 8 inches tall, Spider-Woman takes aim with her bio-electric blasts atop a web-pattern diorama base, and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Alejandro Pereira! (Item #MAY172529, SRP: $45.00)
Marvel Gallery Netflix TV Elektra PVC Diorama
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Netflix series of Marvel Gallery PVC dioramas continues with the assassin Elektra! Based on her appearance in Daredevil Season 2 on Netflix, this PVC figure of Elodie Yung as Elektra stands atop a pedestal inspired by a New York City rooftop, uniting it thematically with the other Netflix releases. Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this diorama features detailed sculpting, exacting paint applications, and an authentic likeness. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (Item #MAY172530, SRP: $45.00)
Marvel Gallery Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Movie PVC Dioramas
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Marvel Gallery line is blasting off into outer space! Three new PVC Dioramas capture the space-faring cast of 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. 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 Milestones Civil War Movie Captain America Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys release! Another Milestone has been met! The second half of DST’s Marvel Milestones statue set based on Captain America: Civil War is here, and it’s Captain America himself! Raising his shield to deflect a blast of energy, Captain America can stand alone, or pair with the Marvel Milestones Iron Man statue to form a larger scene – face them back to back for a team-up, or face-to-face for all-out Civil War! This approximately 16.75” 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)
Marvel Milestones Doctor Strange Movie Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys release! By the Vishanti! Doctor Stephen Strange has cemented his space in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now he has teleported into the Marvel Milestones statue line! Leaping from a portal, Doctor Strange casts spells with both hands in this dynamic statue featuring detailed paintwork as well as translucent sculpted effects. This approximately 14.5” 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 #MAY172527, SRP: $225.00)
Marvel Premier Collection Spider-Gwen Masked Resin Statue
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Spider-Woman of Earth-65 is taking the Marvel Universe by storm, whether she’s fighting alongside other spider-heroes against the Inheritors, or playing with the Mary Janes in a battle of the bands! This 12-inch scale masked variant of our “Spider-Gwen” statue shows her alighting on a pillar, preparing to shoot a webline while balanced on one foot. Sculpted by Clayburn Moore, this resin statue is limited to an edition of 1,000 pieces, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color window box. (Item #MAY172532, SRP: $150.00)
Marvel Select Spider-Gwen Action Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! From the other side of the Spider-Verse comes the rockin’est Spider-hero in town! Mary Janes drummer and protector of New York City Gwen Stacy is the latest Marvel Select action figure from DST, and she’s sure to be one of our best sellers! The approximately 6.75-inch action figure comes with interchangeable raised and lowered hoods, various interchangeable hands, and a sculpted diorama base depicting a fallen robot! Packaged in the display-ready Select packaging with side-panel artwork. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (Item #MAY172533, SRP: $24.99)
Marvel Select Netflix TV Daredevil Action Figure
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Daredevil of Hell’s Kitchen is now the first-ever Marvel Select action figure to be based on the Netflix TV universe! Capturing Daredevil’s costume as it appears at the beginning of Season 2, and featuring the likeness of actor Charlie Cox, this 7-inch action figure features approximately 16 points of articulation and a pair of billy clubs, as well as a sculpted diorama base depicting the elevator from the season premiere! Packaged in the display-ready Select packaging with side-panel artwork. Sculpted by Gentle Giant! (Item #MAY172531, SRP: $24.99)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Minimates 2-Packs Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys release! The TMNT are travelling through time, and going back to where it all began! This all-new assortment of Minimates captures the Turtles as they appeared in their hit 1990s animated series, with classic, instantly recognizable looks! Donatello takes on Shredder, Leonardo takes on Bebop, and Casey Jones and April O’Neil each take on a Foot Soldier. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts and accessories. Each 2-pack comes packaged on a full-color blister card. (Item #MAY172502, SRP: $9.99/ea.)
Back to the Future 2 Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Great Scott! Marty McFly and Doc Brown have just jumped forward in time again, and they’re getting new outfits to blend in to 2017! These 4-inch vinyl figures based on the second film in the Back to the Future film trilogy are sculpted in a block-figure style, striking poses straight from the movie poster, and feature articulated necks for further customization. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Future Doc Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172513, SRP: $9.99)
Future Marty Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172514, SRP: $9.99)
Ghostbusters Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures Series 3
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Anyone seen a ghost? The Ghostbusters Vinimates line continues with three new 4-inch vinyl figures, featuring the creatures of the classic 1984 movie! Blocky renditions of Mr. Stay-Puft, Slimer and Gozer will expand your Vinimates collection and give the Boys in Beige someone to battle! Sculpted in poses straight from the movie, Mr. Stay-Puft and Gozer each feature articulated necks for further customization. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Mr. Stay-Puft Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172515, SRP: $9.99)
Slimer Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172516, SRP: $9.99)
Gozer Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172517, SRP: $9.99)
Alien: Covenant Movie Vinimates Xenomorph Vinyl Figure
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Witness the creation of fear! As the whole world braces itself for Alien: Covenant, DST prepares to unleash the top-secret new Xenomorph on their Vinimates vinyl figure line! This 4-inch vinyl figure is based on the new creature design in the new prequel film, and features an articulated neck for further posing options. Packaged in a full-color window box.
Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172518, SRP: $9.99)
DC Comics Vinimates Vinyl Figures Series 1
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The DC Comics Universe is teaming up with the Vinimates vinyl figure line! This new line of comic-based Vinimates kicks off with three figures – Batman, Green Lantern and Harley Quinn! Each blocky 4-inch PVC figure strikes a distinctive pose from the comics. Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Batman Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172519, SRP: $9.99)
Green Lantern Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172520, SRP: $9.99)
Harley Quinn Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172521, SRP: $9.99)
Elf Movie Vinimates Vinyl Figures
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Christmas is coming, so put an Elf Vinimate on your shelf! Based on the classic comedy film Elf, these 4-inch vinyl figures of Buddy and Jovie each strike a pose from the film, and feature articulated necks for further posing options. Each comes packaged in a full-color window box.
Buddy Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172522, SRP: $9.99)
Jovie Vinyl Figure (Item #MAY172523, SRP: $9.99)
Kidrobot introduces additional characters to their Phunny line. Full of creeps, monsters, and classic characters softened to huggable absurdity, Phunny plushes use Kidrobot’s legendary quality and warped worldview to shake-up the plush category!
Following the previously announced Gremlins, Kidrobot will release additional series of Phunny including characters from: Alien, DC Comics, Terminator, Elf and A Christmas Story. These series will release throughout the fall and winter of 2015 and into spring 2016.
