Vids: AnimEigo Announces Bubblegum Crisis Blu-Ray Home Media Debut

Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD announce the upcoming home media Blu-ray release of Bubblegum Crisis: Perfect Collection on February 11th.

A hurricane that started in Japan and hit America

Originally released in Japan starting in 1987, and an OVA (Original Video Animation) mega-hit among the early American anime scene, Bubblegum Crisis is the show that put AnimEigo on the map. Over the years the series, and its unique noir blend of mecha, cute girls, 80s J-pop, and cyberpunk dystopia, has inspired countless imitators. It stands as a seminal work in the world of Japanese science fiction and is a landmark part of anime history. The AnimEigo Perfect Collection Blu-ray edition features all 8 episodes of the original series presented in full 1080p HD and includes a new video interview with the renowned character designer, Kenichi Sonoda, and a 50-page book filled with additional interviews and insightful liner notes.

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Equipment: Hasbro Announces New Star Wars Vintage and Black Series Figures

During today’s Hasbro Pulse STAR WARS Fanstream, the team showcased new additions to THE VINTAGE COLLECTION and THE BLACK SERIES product lines! These collectibles feature premium detail and design across product and packaging, as well as collector-grade deco that fans have come to know and love. 

 

 

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Equipment: Unboxing and Review of the Harvinger Stuidos Veteris Rapax from the Savage Crucible Line

Two years ago, at Motor City Comic Con I was fortunate enough to meet the guys from Harvinger Studios and I was blown away by the craftsmanship that went into their figures. I asked them what their goal was and they told me they wanted to make extremely poseable figures with great detail and from what I have seen I think they have reached that goal.

Last week I was completely surprised to receive a package from Havinger Studios containing a 1/12th figure and I couldn’t wait to do a review. The figure was the Veteris Rapax from the Savage Crucible line.

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Vids: Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Announces Red One

Director Jake Kasdan’s (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Bad Teacher) Christmas action-adventure comedy Red One, from Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, will be available for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 4, 2025.     

Red One stars Dwayne Johnson (the Fast & Furious franchise), Chris Evans (Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill), Kiernan Shipka (Twisters), Bonnie Hunt (Jerry Maguire), Kristofer Hivju (TV’s Game of Thrones), Nick Kroll (Get Him to The Greek), Wesley Kimmel, and Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) as Santa Claus.

 

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Equipment: New In Stores this Week from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant- Spider-Man, Fennec Shand and a TIE Pilot, Man!

It’s Wednesday, which means new collectibles are at your local comic shop courtesy of Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD! An animated-style Marvel statue and two Star Wars statues hit stores this week, and you can find a retailer near you at comicshoplocator.com! No store nearby? Pre-order at gentlegiantltd.com!

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Equipment: Fanhome Announces The Spider-Man Iron Spider Build-Up Model

Fanhome, the leader in subscription-based collections and models, expands its catalog of officially licensed Marvel products with the release of the Iron Spider build-up model. The new subscription recreates the custom suit created by Tony Stark to deliver a much more sophisticated and powerful version of Peter Parker’s original Spider-Man outfit.

The Fanhome Iron Spider stands 90cm (nearly 3 feet) tall when built. Resplendent in vivid red and blue, like Spider-Man’s regular costume, but with 4 powered spider legs affixed to the back of the suit and rendered with gold details that echo Iron Man’s trademark colors, the Iron Spider has an immediately recognizable and iconic look. The model is offered as a stunningly detailed build-up replica that will become the centerpiece of any Marvel fan’s personal collection. Each month’s package of components to construct the replica also is accompanied by a richly illustrated magazine examining the action-packed world of Spider-Man.

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Vids: Kraven the Hunter Available Now on Digital and Coming to Blu-Ray in March

KRAVEN THE HUNTER is the action-packed, R-rated, standalone story of how one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (RUSSELL CROWE), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. Continue reading

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Hard Copy: Mattel & TokyoPop Announce Publishing Partnership for Manga Style Graphic Novels

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, and pioneering manga and anime media brand TOKYOPOP, today announced a partnership to develop original manga-style graphic novels for children ages 8-12 based on Mattel’s Hot Wheels® and Barbie® brands.

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Hard Copy: Mad Cave Studios Announces Charity Comic for the LA Fires- “LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires”

In response to the devastating Los Angeles fires, Mad Cave Studios is uniting the comic book community to support those in need. We are deeply saddened to share that several members of our industry have already lost their homes, with more likely to be affected. In the spirit of solidarity and resilience, Mad Cave is launching an immediate charity anthology to aid displaced creators. This project aims to showcase the strength of community in providing much-needed support when it is needed most.

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Soundwaves: On Call Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack Music by Atli Örvarsson from Lakeshore Records

Lakeshore Records has released On Call—Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack digitally featuring music by BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated Icelandic composer Atli Örvarsson (Silo). The ominous electronic score provides a menacing and atmospheric backdrop to the intense police drama. On Call is the first scripted streaming series by Wolf Entertainment which was produced in conjunction with Universal Television.  The series starring Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente is streaming now on Prime Video.

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