Jeremy Briggs article on the surprisingly long history of Gerry Anderson’s Starcruiser concept features in the current issue of the Airfix Collectors Club’s Constant Scale journal
Merchandise
Dune, Carnival Row and Lost in Space merchandise in the works?
Legendary Entertainment has appointed Rocket Licensing to manage the consumer products programme for the upcoming event feature film Dune. The deal is part of a wider licensing programme that also includes the fantasy drama Carnival Row (airing on Amazon Prime… Read More ›
Rare Ron Embleton UFO posters up for grabs
The official Gerry Anderson web site is currently offering limited copies of a rare facsimile UFO poster featuring art by comics legend Ron Embleton, inspired by the much-loved SFTV live action series
Power Players readies for Cartoon Network launch, action figures announced
Flair – one of the UK’s top ten toy companies – is powering up its boy’s portfolio in summer 2020 with the addition of the Power Players master toy line, based on a new action-comedy animation series created by Zag… Read More ›
Don’t miss out on this limited edition Airfix calendar!
The Airfix Collectors’ Club has produced their Airfix Vintage Calendar for 2020 featuring 13 Airfix box top paintings by Eagle and Swift artist Roy Cross
The Art of Roy Cross out now
Eagle and Swift artist Roy Cross’ new book The Art of Roy Cross is finally out from Crowood Press and includes a chapter on his comics work along with his later Airfix work and his more modern aviation and maritime fine art paintings
Sniper Elite Board Game gets US preview at PAX Unplugged this weekend
2000 AD publisher Rebellion, one of Europe’s largest independent creative studios, announced its brand new board game division, Rebellion Unplugged, last month – and an early version of the first game from the new offshoot, Sniper Elite the Board Game,… Read More ›
Iron Maiden and Revell release “Aces High” inspired Spitfire Mk.II model kit
Revell has detailed its latest collaboration with the heavy metal rockers, Iron Maiden, a Spitfire Mk.II model kit with the iconic “Eddie” as its pilot, in celebration of the band’s iconic single, “Aces High“, featured on the band’s fifth studio… Read More ›
McFarlane Toys strikes distribution deal with Bandai UK
Bandai UK has secured the distribution of the McFarlane Toys product range for the UK and Republic of Ireland markets, widened the reach of a huge range of collector action figures beyond specialist stores.
Vice Press extends Wallace and Gromit print range with art from Arno Kiss
On sale now is the first Vice Press release by artist Arno Kiss, who has created a new and exclusive, officially licensed Wallace and Gromit art print
New Jurassic Park-inspired posters and more now on sale from Vice Press
Vice Press have followed up the news of the release of limited edition Shaun of the Dead, Silent Running, Thundercats and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles posters with some more terrific, limited edition, film-inspired releases. On offer now from Vice Press… Read More ›
Silent Running, Thundercats prints and more from Vice Press
Thought Bubble this weekend saw ace print house Vice Press show off a range of limited edition posters – and some are now on general sale, with more to be released next week
2020 Toy of the Year Awards Finalists Revealed
The US Toy Association has unveiled 114 toy and game finalists for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year Awards, which include Barbie, Marvel character figures, LEGO‘s Stranger Things sets, Meccano, Pokémon, Power Rangers and more. Known as the “Oscars”… Read More ›
Myne adds Wallace & Gromit “30 Cracking Years” to RFID blocker security card design offer
Myne Cards – a company specialising in credit card-sized devices to place into wallets and purses, which give protection over all contactless cards – has just added a special 30th Anniversary “30 Cracking Years” Wallace & Gromit card to its… Read More ›
New Poopsie Slime Surprise magazine launches this week
Egmont Publishing has partnered with MGA Entertainment to launch a new children’s magazine, Poopsie Slime Surprise, on sale in UK newsagents from tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd October, aimed at readers aged six to nine
May The Toys Be With You… Palitoy returns to Coalville in new exhibition
Action Man, Pippa, Tressy, Tiny Tears, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, the stars of Star Wars and many more have returned to Coalville, Leicestershire – once home to toy maker Palitoy, as part of the free The Many Faces of Palitoy exhibition, part of a much wider project celebrating the heritage of the fondly-remembered British toy company
Boxpark Shoreditch to host Original Stormtrooper Pop Up Next Week
Science fiction and Stormtrooper fans on the on the hunt for Halloween costumes or exclusive Stormtrooper themed gifts have been given the countdown to invade Boxpark Shoreditch next week – for the launch of an Original Stormtrooper pop-up store. Hosted by… Read More ›
Katie Kirby’s “Hurrah for Gin” gets licensing deal
Licensing agency Riverside Brands has just added the popular online parenting series, Hurrah for Gin, to its portfolio, a comedic pastiche of modern day parenthood survival by Katie Kirby
Bag of Holding Fundraiser under way to support games publisher Battlefield Press after arson attack
Bundle of Holding, a company that presents time-limited collections of tabletop roleplaying games, or books by RPG designers, as DRM-free ebooks, is running an offer to help support award-winning games publisher Jonathan Thompson, the owner of Battlefield Press after an… Read More ›
Vectis announces its first dedicated Lego Auction Sale
Vectis Auctions will be holding its first dedicated Lego Auction Sale in October, expected to be the largest of its kind in the UK. The majority of the sale is the lifetime collection of Stockton based Lego builder and exhibitor… Read More ›