Today, Major Spoilers brings you the Top 25 Toys sold through Diamond Comic Distributors in the month of August 2008. With The Dark Knight being huge hit in the theaters, it’s no surprise to find DC dominating the top half of the chart with Batman merch. Take the jump to see what toy was number one, and if your favorite toy of the month made the list.
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I remember the first time I saw the modern LEGO minifigs – it was September 1978, and my parent got me the Space Cruiser set (the first of many space themed LEGO sets). I loved the idea that you could actually pose these figures, have them fight, dance, and travel through your imagination. The LEGO(R) minifigure was first manufactured and packed into a LEGO set the morning of August 25, 1978. Children of all ages and LEGO employees around the world today commemorated the milestone by kicking off Go Miniman Go!, a movement that aims to inspire generations of LEGO…
While I’m sure the Sand Seref and Plaster of Paris figures will sell really well, some of you might want to head over to TNI to see pics of all The Spirit figures Mezco Toyz has lined up for wave 1. via Toy News Insider
I suppose if Minimate Alfred is too busy mending Batman’s wounds, and needs to whip up a specialty cake for the Dark Knight’s birthday he could get Ace of Cakes founder Chef Duff Goldman to help out…if only there were a Minimate for that… Exclusively available through Charm City Cakes, this limited Minimate includes a wide array of cake-making accessories including two of the shop’s signature cakes, a drill-powered mixer, a chainsaw, wooden spoon, spatula, guitar and flame-thrower! Also included is an alternate baseball cap to recreate another Duff Goldman look! Bwa? Okay… via Diamond Select Toys
DC Direct has announced a new production run of the 1:6 scale deluxe Joker collector figure. The figure has been sold out for a while, and with the success of the Dark Knight movie, the company is trying to meet demand. THE DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE features an intricate fabric costume consisting of a shirt, tie, vest, blazer, pants, overcoat and loafers, with movie-specific accessories including three knives, a handgun with removable clip, a bank robbery mask, three sets of hands, as well as a display stand. The new figure will be in stores September…
Diamond Select Toys has unveild a new line of quarter scale figures at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The figures will hit store shelves at the end of the year, with Darth Maul being the first figure. All figures are fully articulated, include a sound chip, and will sell for $80. Take the jump for some sweet images.
I’m sure it isn’t a literal ton of toys – well, maybe it is, I haven’t weighed the average action figure lately – in any case, Hasbro as announced several new toy lines at the San Diego Comic-Con. I don’t have any awesome cool pictures, but if you are at the show and stop by the Hasbro booth, take a few snaps for us, won’t you?
Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the rundown of McFarlane toys arriving in October 2008.
The figure that everyone has been asking for for the last three years is finally getting made. Mattel has told Action Figure Insider that it will be unveiling the JLU Question this week at San Diego. Head over to the ACI site to see the full image, it looks great! Now if only the company had made a Renee Montoya figure from the Batman Animated Series, the grooviness would be complete. via Action Figure Insider
Shocker Toys has announced its San Diego Comic-Con show exclusives and hosted panels. Take the jump for toys, panel info, and where you can meet some Suicide Girls.
I’m in the process of cleaning out the Major Spoilers Toy Closet (something that is taking forever). The toy collection goes back nearly 20 years and contains a variety of figures (some are for sale), and I’m constantly amazed at the number of different styles a particular character can take. This brings me to… Yes, take the jump and see all the Darkseid incarnations.
Hey Everybody! I’m sorry for the obvious AD placed right here, but there comes a time in every person’s life, when it is time to give up a little something to keep something bigger and better (this site) going. I’m clearing out space in the Major Spoilers Comic Book Room and am selling a huge portion of my Simpsons action figure collection. If you are fan of the Simpsons, and want to help a brother out – check the auctions after the jump.
Go Hero and Bluewater Productions are boarding a ship and setting forth to discover all new collectibles of MYTHIC PROPORTIONS! Take up your swords and grab your guns, as you venture into uncharted worlds of fantasy and science fiction, starring the iconic characters of visionary master Ray Harryhausen and the Bluewater universe! The collectibles and apparel are based off of Bluewater’s titles as well as the “Ray Harryhausen Presents” series.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle New York Comic Con exclusives sold out lightning fast, but fear not turtle fans, NECA has announced its 2008 San Diego Comic Con exclusive will feature the turtles in the half shel as they appeared in 1984 – black and white, baby! Much like the New York exclusive, this set contains all four Turtles, their complete accessories, and detailed display bases with all-new highly anticipated Black & White paint and deco! San Diego Comic Con will be the first place to pick up the Black & White Turtles anywhere, so be there! As a special…