Uncanny X-Men # 19 - Where is Dazzler?

Dazzler's been missing in action for quite some time now being replaced by Mystique to further her agenda against the human race. But the pressing concern most X-Fans are asking is "Where is Dazzler". The preview for Uncanny X-Men # 19 gives us an idea.

SOLICIT:   The next stage in humankind is here, and the Uncanny X-Men are leading the way! With original X-Man Cyclops at the revolution's helm, Emma Frost, Magik and a new generation of mutants defend and educate all homo-superior as warriors of the atom!

But after relentless persecution from a society that fears and hates them, the Uncanny X-Men are going on the offensive! Their target? The international spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D! However, as Cyclops' team fights to save their species, are they only digging themselves into a deeper and more dangerous hole?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

 

And we all have to thank Comicvine.com for sharing this first. 

So there we go, apparently, Mystique's gotten hold of poor Alison Blaire and is masquerading as the former in order to do whatever the hell she wants. Additional comment here, I kinda hate the way Chris Bachalo does Sabretooth. The guy's a killer and yet he looks like a good guy. 

The book comes out March 19, 2014.

PREVIEW - Kotobukiya Statue featuring Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket Raccoon and Groot

Toyark gives us an awesome peak at some of the upcoming stuff related to MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY including the KOTOBUKIYA bust of Rocket Raccoon & Groot.

This one will come out around September 2014 according to the Kotobukiya page.

The Big Bang Theory Minimates Coming Soon

It's a minimates world now and to prove that point, here's a preview (of sorts) for the upcoming wave of THE BIG BANG THEORY minimates featuring our favorite cast of nerds and their significant others (except for Raj of course).

To break it down (from upper left to lower right)

• The Flash shirt Sheldon Cooper
• Leonard Hofstadter
• Green Lantern shirt Sheldon 
• Amy Farah Fowler
• Penny 
• Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz
• Howard Wolowitz
• Raj Koothrappali

There's just one thing that worries me from all this. Back in the 2009 or probably 2007, the 'mates had so many licenses but they weren't selling so good. Remember back then there were minimates for Rocky, Back to the Future, The Good, the Bat and the Ugly and even the Spirit. So many, and then poof, market implosion and sudden loss of interest in the toy line. 

That's the sort of thing that makes me wonder if it's a good idea to have so many licenses selling all at the same time. Still, this wave looks nice. Think of how many TBBT minimates quips you can do with all this. 

PREVIEWS - More Batman Figures including New 52 Greg Capullo and Son of Batman Figs

Toy Fair is in full swing and the said event showcased a lot of new DC Collectibles figures including a wave dedicated to the New 52 Batman series based on the designs of Batman artist Greg Capullo...

And it's not just limited to the heroes as there are now villains added to the list including Mr. Freeze (above) and Red Hood 1 (below)...

They also have Batman in his battle armor as seen in the Night of the Owls storyline...

That was in Batman # 9 mind you...

DC will also release the generic Batgirl and Nightwing figure for their ever-expanding New 52 figures. (below)

New 52 Batgirl

New 52 Nightwing

If you're a fan of DC Comics' animation line, then you'll also be pleased to know that DC Collectibles will be coming out with a pair of DC animated related stuff. There's Batman from Justice League: War

... and a weird looking Robin based on his appearance in the upcoming Son of Batman animated film.

Figures will come out within the year I'm told.

PREVIEW - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Figures from NECA

Check out these two new photos of the action figures from NECA for Matt Reeves and 20th Century Fox's DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES movie coming this years.

There's no specific release date for these figures but just as well they still look awesome. I'm also surprised that they actually scored this license. Good times for NECA.

Here's another photo featuring the Orangutans working for Caesar...

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” will open July 2014 nationwide in the Philippines from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

More on the Batman's Mysterious Robin Replacement who Could Be Harper Row

More and more fans are leaning towards the idea that the new blue themed vigilante working closely with Batman as a potential Robin (Damian Wayne) replacement is really Harper Row.

Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming Batman # 28 with art by Dustin Nguyen who I've really missed in mainstream stuff. The book, as usual, will be written by Scott Snyder.

Also thank god for a break from Zero Year, seriously that things becoming too much of a drag now. Too many variables, too many crossovers and too many villains.

Credits:  Comics X-Aminer

The Walking Dead Minimates Wave 5 and TRU Series

Like I always say, you suck Toys R Us for hogging all the great minimates regardless if it's marvel minimates or these the Walking Dead minimates. Anyway, here's wave 5 of this set which will add more zombies and a new Rick Grimes figure.

The Walking Dead minimates Toys R Us Exclusive Series 5

• Traveler Rick Grimes and Business Zombie
• Riot Gear Michonne and Hitchhiker Zombie
• Abraham Ford and Military Zombie
• Eugene Porter and Emaciated Zombie

If you won't be buying your minimates from TRU and you plan on picking it up from specialty stores, these are what would be made available...

Maggie Greene and Riot Gear Glenn

•    Tyreese and Prison Michonne
•   Survivor Morgan and Geek Zombie
•  Caesar Martinez and Geek Zombie (rare variant)

No release date yet for this wave but you can certainly go and pre-order at the Diamond Select Toys official website.

Credits: Dreadcentral

The Entire 60 Plus Years of X-Men Continuity in One Panel

History lesson time! The X-Men has been around for 50 years or so but in their continuity it must've been like 10 to 15 years have passed (this is only a rough estimate).

Credits: Marvel Comics

So all of the things that have happened to the original five as well as the rest of the team gets propped into a chalkboard and you don't expect this fanboy to go bananas over it? And seeing how the Dark Phoenix saga was just relegated to a box and a probably sarcastic comment, it's fairly easy to see why it even fit in a board in the first place. 

Now let me just say goodbye to all the stuff I have planned for today while I go over this panel piece by piece (and neglecting all 'em mathematical formulas and equations). 

Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation Pop Vinyl

Australia will be the first to get its hands on this cute Aveline de Grandpré from the PS Vita game Assassins's Creed 3: Liberation. 

So aside from being the first female assassin to have her own game, she's also the first of her kind in terms of collectibles in Australia. Figure will be released February 2014 in Australia with a North American release soon.

Credits: Toyark

Hot Toys Bruce Banner 1/6th Scale Figure

Hot Toys is still not done with the Avengers as they're about to release *gasp* the 1/6th Scale Bruce Banner figure based on the likeness of actor Mark Ruffalo.

Dr. Bruce Banner was one of the great highlights of The Avengers. Mark Ruffalo’s wonderful performance as the gamma radiated doctor has been well-received by fans and critics.

Now Hot Toys is excited to present this widely anticipated 1/6th scale Bruce Banner Collectible Figure from the movie for fans to complete their Avengers collection. The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner in the film, featuring the newly developed head sculpt, highly-detailed costume and accessories.

Check out more photos below:

Not too impressed. Can't say they nailed it. For me, it's really so-so. Still it's a must have for collectors and completists.

Also it's the perfect figure if you're a big fan of Ruffalo's other big movie "Now You See Me" where he plays the role of the Fifth Horseman/ Mastermind behind the "Four Horsemen" outfit.

Hot Toys Chitauri Foot Soldiers 1/6th Scale Preview

Looks like Hot Toys is still milking the Avengers franchise while it still can as they will be releasing a collectible set featuring a Chitauri footsoldier and a Chitauri Commander!

"Led by Loki in The Avengers, the Chitauri soldiers invaded New York and brought destruction to the city. It had been a tough battle for The Avengers to take on the overwhelming number of these extraterrestrial invaders!

The movie-accurate collectible set includes the Chitauri Footsoldier and Chitauri Commander in the film, featuring finely crafted head sculpts and bodies, highly-detailed weapons, and diorama stages with movable rubble pieces, which are presented together in a twin pack. Fans can collect this set to revisit the battle scene in the movie."

I'm not sure if this will be available by the end of the month or it'll take a while longer. It does spell cool and will ultimately complete your entire "The Avengers" 1/6th Scale collection.

Real Action Heroes "The Dark Knight Returns" Batman Preview

Medicom's Real Action Heroes 1/6th scale toyline just got bigger with the announcement of their "The Dark Knight Returns" Batman figure. Yeah, the same mean Batman from Frank Miller's seminal tale.  

No details have been given on the price and the release date. Just a couple of photos and same classic assurance that this figure is made of durable plastic with the costume made out of real cloth. 

Sadly it's still up in the air whether or not Medicom will be doing a Carrie Kelly Robin figure to go along with this grizzled old Bat. 

Kotobukiya Spider-Woman Bishoujo Statue Preview

Kotobukiya outdoes itself once again with the preview for their upcoming Spider-Woman bishoujo statue based on Shunya Yamashita's illustration.

The statue will come with an environmental base and will be out tentatively June 2014

Source: Kotobukiya