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The Undertaker’s Modern Look Is Captured Forever In Statue Form

WWE’s Undertaker has undergone many costume revisions over Mark William Calaway’s legendary run as the professional wrestling icon. From the black and purple early days to the long robes and leather of the Attitude Era’s Ministry of Darkness, The Undertaker was an undeniably well-dressed badass.
In the final years of his career, Calaway’s look was simplified. Undertaker’s outfit was streamlined to an all-black ensemble that included a duster coat, pants, boots, and a sleeveless shirt. Oh, and, of course, his wide-brimmed hat. Calaway’s intense stare and intimidating physique did the rest of the work to make the character pop.
The artists have captured that look over at PCS. This 1/4 scale statue stands 26″ tall and is priced at $650. If you’re looking for a classic Undertaker look, PCS also has a 1/4 scale statue of ‘Taker as he appeared during the 1994 Summer Slam.

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The Undertaker: Modern Phenom Statue features a fully sculpted physique and costume inspired by a more contemporary era of WWE history. The Undertaker wears an all-black ensemble including a wide brim hat, a low-neck shirt, pants, boots, and his signature duster coat. His portrait has a piercing gaze and every inch of this incredible wrestling collectible is packed with realistic detailing.

PCS should continue to catalog Undertaker’s various looks throughout the decades. Hell, even include his American Badass look, too. Ministry of Darkness getup and his first appearance outfits would be my top pics if I were going to drop $600+ on a statue. Of course, there should be at least one Paul Bearer statue to pair with the Undertaker.
What do you think of these new Undertaker statues? A fitting tribute to the WWE’s greatest champion? Are there any other long-running wrestlers from Vince’s roster that should get this treatment? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: PCS]

Mezco’s Rumble Society Is Abuzz With Murder Hornets!

I don’t know about you, but I’m sort of burnt out on superhero action figures at the moment. There are only so many times you can repackage Superman or Batman before it becomes stale. Luckily, a company is creating brand new characters specifically for an action figure line. They may not be part of well-known franchises, but these things look cool.
Mezco has announced another new creation for the One:12 Collective. Following Atticus Doom, the next addition to the Rumble Society is The Krig, The Murder Hornet! Flying insect-themed toys? Yes, please! Buzz buzz!
The Krig figures are $95 each and come with enough accessories to make each one distinct if you’re an army builder type of collector. These will start shipping out this month!

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The Krig – built from flesh, fused with machines. The Murder Hornets are legendary throughout the cosmos for the Quartermass Pit Massacre.

Krig, The Murder Hornet, will come with the following accessories and features:

  • One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation
  • One (1) head portrait with light-up eye function
  • Hand painted authentic detailing
  • Approximately 17cm tall
  • Seven (7) interchangeable hands
    • One (1) pair of fists (L&R)
    • One (1) pair of knife holding hands (L&R)
    • One (1) pair of gun holding hands (L&R)
    • One (1) posing hand (L)
  • Chest rig with light-up function and weapon bracket on back
  • Vibro-Wings (removable)
  • Shoulder pads (extendable)
  • Utility belt with holster
  • Thigh holster
  • Terrain boots
  • One (1) SM9 integrated unit (removable helmet)
  • One (1) Field Poncho with integrated posing wire
  • One (1) sticker sheet to customize poncho and base
  • One (1) handgun with three (3) removable magazines
  • One (1) energy shield
  • One (1) Side Blaster
  • One (1) blast FX
  • One (1) MWTH Taser
  • One (1) taser FX
  • One (1) Cyber-Scythe
  • One (1) scythe FX
  • One (1) Blade with boot sheath
  • One (1) MF112 Proton Cannon
  • Five (5) Combat Concussives
  • Two (2) Communication Devices
  • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
  • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
[Source: Mezco]

Arcade1Up Is Bringing The Legendary ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Home

Brave adventurer, are you ready to spend over $600 for a replica of the classic laserdisc arcade game Dragon’s Lair? If so, then Arcade1Up has just what you need!
This replica cabinet will come with all three Don Bluth games. You’ll get Dragon’s Lair, Space Ace, and Dragon’s Lair II all in one package. The cabinet is currently $50 off, bringing the price down to $599.99. Look for this arcade machine to arrive sometime in the late Summer.

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With its hand drawn animation, creative levels, and strong dose of sword and sorcery humor, crowds gathered around Dragon’s Lair® just to catch a glimpse of this “I can’t believe I’m playing a cartoon!” sensation.
Now, relive that magic at home, no quarters required! The Arcade1Up Dragon’s Lair® home arcade cabinet not only features the title game, but also the sequel Dragon’s Lair® II: Time Warp, and the sci-fi adventure themed Space Ace®. All featuring the beloved animation style of Don Bluth, all a phenomenal fun time.

This cabinet has the following features:

  • Secondary LCD Screen
  • Dual Front Facing Speakers
  • Light Up Marquee
  • Molded Coin Door
  • Custom Riser

There’s a new button on the control deck in the photos, but I can’t figure out what it is for. It may be for selecting the difficulty in Space Ace. There are no online leader boards for this one, unfortunately. The cabinet also misses the red t-molding that made the original really pop in arcades. Oh, well.
I’m hoping we’ll see some aftermarket mods for this cabinet. Specifically, I’d love to see a replica of the CRT display that would sit on top of the machine. At least the Replicade version is getting one.
What do you think of the Arcade1Up Dragon’s Lair setup? Let us know your opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Arcade1Up]

Judge Fire, Judge Anderson, And A Klegg Are PX Previews Exclusives

PX Previews via HIYA Toys and the Big Bad Toy Store are delving into some long-gone days of 2000 AD comics! This new line of Judge Dredd figures will soon have three new arrivals: Judge Anderson, Judge Fire, and a mean ol’ Klegg.
Finally, we’re getting a figure from the ’70s era of the Judge Dredd comics! We may finally get Judge Cal! Or maybe even Judge Fish!
The Klegg is priced at $24.99, while the others in the series are $19.99. These should be arriving in December of this year.

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Judge Fire is the final member of the Dark Judges, the alien superfiends from a dimension where all life has been declared a crime. Clothed in eerie, lethal flames and carrying his lethal trident, Fire brings death and destruction everywhere he goes!

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With her powerful psychic abilities and irreverent wit, Judge Anderson is one of 2000 AD’s biggest characters – the perfect foil for Judge Dredd since her debut in 1981 but so popular she soon broke out into her own series.

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The fearsome Kleggs are alien mercenaries brought to Earth by the murderous tyrant Chief Judge Cal. Driven from the Kara System and available to the highest bidder, they are brutal warriors who fight for the joy of killing and take payment for their services in flesh.

Meaty beaty! Chop’em neatly! Death or glory! No retreatee! If we ever get another DREDD film, I hope it gives us the Judge Caligula storyline and the Kleggs.
The only gripe I have with this assortment is Judge Anderson’s hair. I get that they’re trying to capture the short hairdo she sported in her early days, but she looks too much like Renée Zellweger in Chicago. The ’90s long-hair version would fit this figure better.
Including a Klegg is excellent because most toylines that have used the Judge Dredd / 2000 AD license always overlook these aliens. Typically we get Dredd, Death, and Anderson. Now we’ve got the entire gang on the way!
Let us know what you think about these figures in the comments section below.
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Alice Has A Wardrobe Malfunction In This New Statue From Mighty Jaxx

Alice has such a hard time keeping her clothes on when she sips liquids from mysterious bottles tagged “Drink Me.” While I’m used to seeing this sort of ladies when I was a bouncer at a nightclub, the patrons usually didn’t shrink in size.
Mighty Jaxx was taking pre-orders for a new version of The Wanderer statue. The Heartbroken Edition was a recoloring of a previous release, this one more goth than the original. As I alluded to earlier, Alice is having a bit of a wardrobe malfunction thanks to her sudden change in size. Her makeup seems to be a bit runny, too.
Sadly, the statue is already sold out. Both versions of the statue were priced at $299 apiece. Each statue measured 9″ tall and was made from polystone. These weren’t the first “sexy” Alice statues, but they were the first ones I’d consider spending money on. Check them out below:

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Down the rabbit hole of heartbreak she goes, wishing of things she could’ve changed. Sitting on the floor crying in her pain, surrounded by darkness and overwhelmed with ache. Alone in the dark, she lets it all out, letting go of the little things till she’s far away. The sun will rise and the moon will follow and she’ll find hope in a brand new day.

The Wanderer is estimated to start shipping out in September of this year. Maybe Mighty Jaxx will give everyone a second shot at pre-ordering her? Would you want to own a $299 statue of a partially clothed Alice?
In the comments section below, let us know what you think about these “sexified” literary characters. Or not. The government will probably put you on a list if you do. Oh, wait … that means I’m on it now, too. Uh oh.
[Source: Mighty Jaxx]

‘Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club’ Season 2 Gets New Dub Cast Members

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The classmates of ‘Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club’ are back for a second season. The musical anime is based on the video game series ‘Love Live! School Idol Project Series’ from ASCII Media Works and Bandai Namco Arts. The show is produced by Japanese animation studio Bandai Namco Filmworks with Crunchyroll handling the English dub. The streaming service announced they had added new cast members for this new season.
Caitlin Myers (Black Clover) is joining the cast as Shioriko Mifune, Lindsay Sheppard (RWBY) will perform the role of Mia Taylor, and Courtney Lin (Talentless Nana) is coming on board to voice Zhong Lanzhu.
Crunchyroll announced that returning cast members include:

  • Madeline Dorroh (Celia in Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles) as Yu Takasaki
  • Suzie Yeung (Erika in Akebi’s Sailor Uniform) as Ayumu Uehara
  • Kayli Mills (Emilia in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-) as Kasumi Nakasu
  • Jill Harris (Nino in The Quintessential Quintuplets) as Shizuku Osaka
  • Shara Kirby (Tomomi in Kageki Shojo!!) as Karin Asaka
  • Daisy Guevara (Black Cat in Akudama Drive) as Ai MIyashita
  • Lindsay Seidel (Gabi in Attack on Titan) as Kanata Konoe
  • Laura Stahl (Ray in The Promised Neverland) as Setsuna Yuki
  • Lisa Reimold (Kinako in Tokyo 24th Ward) as Emma Verde
  • Hayden Daviau (Priestess in Goblin Slayer) as Rina Tennoji
  • Alexis Tipton (Miko in Mieruko-chan) as Jennifer

You can watch the trailer for season two here:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“Buried within the numerous clubs at Nijigasaki High School lies the school idol club. The club, while lacking popularity, definitely does not lack potential. During their debut performance, they were able to seize a sizable audience, along with the attention of their schoolmates Ayumu Uehara and Yuu Takasaki.
Enamored, the duo makes their way to join the club; however, they are disappointed to find out that the club had just been disbanded. Nevertheless, Ayumu does not believe that it should have ended there. Together with Yuu, they begin restoring the school idol club, hoping to recreate the idol performances that dazzled them before.
Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai shines its spotlight over the reformed school idol club as they recruit both former members of the club alongside newcomers. Taking the first step toward their dreams, how will these girls achieve idol stardom?”
The show is written by Jin Tanaka with music by Naoki Endo.

‘Aharen-san wa Hakarenai’ Dub Cast Revealed By Crunchyroll

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‘Aharen-san wa Hakarenai’ is a romantic comedy manga written and illustrated by Asato Mizu publish in Shonen Jump starting in 2017. Its popularity has led to Japanese animation studio Felix Film picking it up for an anime adaptation that was released in April 2022. Barely into its first season, Crunchyroll announced they were publishing a dubbed version of the quirky show that premiered on their Twitch channel exclusively and was streamed to their streaming app on April 15, 2022.
Dani Chambers (The Ancient Magus’ Bride) will perform the role of protagonist Aharen. Ben Balmaceda (The World Ends with You The Animation) will take on the role of Raido. Kristen McGuire (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) will voice Ooshiro and Tia Ballard (The Quintessential Quintuplets) will perform Miyahira. Jalitza Delgado (Hori-san to Miyamura-kun) has an additional role as Raido’s little sister.
The anime is directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto and Tomoe Makino with Emily Fajardo serving as ADR director.
You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“Reina Aharen, a small and cute student with a quiet voice, is quite bad at determining distance and personal space. Sometimes she’s inches away from your face, and at other times, miles too far! The only one who tries to understand her antics is Raidou Matsuboshi, who is seated beside her in class. He has a menacing face, but in reality, he is a kind boy with an imagination that can run wild at times.
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai follows the peculiar pair as their odd friendship starts to blossom when Raidou picks up Aharen’s eraser for her. She misinterprets his gesture and now believes them to be best friends, showing how the simplest of things can prove to be the most complicated of challenges for them.”
The ‘Aharen-san wa Hakarenai’ anime is written by Takao Yoshioka with music from Satoru Kōsaki and MONACA.

New Wave Toys’ New Jam is Replica Boomboxes

The number one thing that I think of when I recall the 1980s is a boombox, more than video game consoles or super-macho cartoon heroes. Yes, those giant, silver twin speaker beauties could be hoisted on one shoulder and would go through several D-cell batteries per day. Nothing cemented your status as the cool kid quite like a tall stack of tapes and Toshiba deck.
If you’re nostalgic for those days of blasting Tiffany, NKotB, or Run-DMC out of a portable stereo, then New Wave Toys has two new items for you. Although the company is mainly known for its mini arcade cabinets and other gaming-related replicas, it is moving on to another staple of the ’80s. So here come the M90 Mini Blaster and Micro Blaster.
The Mini Blaster is an 11″x6″ replica boombox with two 3″ 30w speakers. It features functional knobs, an FM tuner, working antennas, Bluetooth, MP3 playback, and a working cassette door. It even comes with a small prop cassette. Not a bad deal for $159.99.

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Here’s a rundown of the Mini Blaster’s features:

  • Accurately reproduced miniaturized replica of the “King of Boomboxes” that measures:
    Length: 11” x Width: 3” x Height: 6”
  • Highly detailed, durable construction using a blend of traditional materials including: metal, high-density rubber and high-grade plastics
  • Adjustable Treble, Bass, Balance, and Volume knobs
  • FM Radio Tuner with Dual Telescoping Antennas
  • Two 3” speakers deliver 30 watts of Big Power
  • Bluetooth 5.1 featuring maximum wireless range and performance
  • Built in 20,000 mAh battery provides up to 40 hours of playtime
  • USB-A port charges most USB-compatible devices
  • Cassette Door with Eject Button and Smooth Action opening
  • Smooth & Soft Folding Handle
  • USB-C Charge Port (M90 MINI recharging only)
  • Speaker Phone Mode
  • 3.5mm Aux audio input jack
  • On -board control panel with: Power, Mode, Play/Pause, Forward, and Previous Track
  • MP3 Playback via MicroSD and USB-A ports
  • Wireless pairing connects two M90 MINI BLASTERS for Super Stereo Immersion (MINI BLASTER ONLY)
  • Rear Storage Compartment
  • Rubber Feet

The Micro Blaster is a drastically scaled-down version of the mini. This replica is only 4.375″ long and 2.375″ tall. The speakers are tapped at 6 watts. The antennas can be adjusted, but they’re only for show. This one is priced at $59.99 and only has Bluetooth connectivity.

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  • Accurately reproduced 1:6th scale replica of the “King of Boomboxes” that measures:
    Length: 4.375” x Width: 1.25” x Height: 2.375”
  • Bluetooth wireless connectivity
  • Dual micro speakers deliver 6 watts of Big Power
  • Articulated handle
  • Telescoping prop antennas
  • Volume Control Dial
  • Rechargeable 850 mAh battery provides up to 20 hours of playtime
  • Lab tested & certified
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DC Comics Reveals New Batman ‘Detective Comics’ Team To Turn Gotham Into “Gothic Opera”

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Coming in July 2022, DC Comics is bringing a new creative team to ‘Detective Comics.’ Comic book writer Ram V and artist Rafael Albuquerque are doing an overhaul of the Batman mythos by turning Gotham City into a “gothic opera” for a four-part miniseries.
“The story starts with “Gotham Nocturne” part 1 of 4: “Overture.” Something is terribly wrong with Batman. No matter the tests Bruce takes, nor the numbers he counts, the greatest detective in the world can’t pin down the source of this creeping dread—of his own inner demons and a looming mortality. He’s not alone in the grips of this terror, as it seems real demons are creeping through the shadows of Gotham City, answering the clarion call of a strange melody that’s haunting Gotham…and seems to be turning its denizens into something else,” DC Universe explains. “The curtains are rising on a new, terrifying mystery as Batman tries to figure out what’s happening to both the city he protects and his own mind in this lush, operatic mystery.”
Ram V expressed his excitement about joining the project.
“It’s a thrill to be writing a title with the kind of history and pedigree that Detective Comics has. When the opportunity first came across my desk, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. For me, the draw of Batman as a character and that of the world around him had always been this blanket of tragedy that lay above it all. So, with that perspective, ‘Gotham Nocturne’ is a quintessentially Batman story, told with the aesthetics of a gothic opera,” he said.
Albuquerque added, “Batman is a legend we all grew up with and most of us spent a lot of time just imagining what we would do if we were in this position. That’s how serious Batman is to me and I have been lucky enough to do a little bit of it over my time as an artist. Ram V brings something special to the table. Unique. Ram’s story not only matches my vision of this beloved character but also twists it, elevating it to another level, making me want to be part of this special new take, that I think is going to be as special to the fans as it’s been for me.”
This “gothic opera” story arc will being with issue #1062 and will have the main cover drawn by Evan Cagle.

IMDb TV Is Getting Rebranded As Freevee

IMDb TV is getting its second makeover with Amazon Studios doing a total overhaul with the branding and renaming it “Freevee.” The app will continue to stream free-to-watch content with ad support. They will host reruns, movies of the week, and original series with some being spin-offs of Prime Video films and television shows. Freevee will stream in North America, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
“Amazon’s free streaming service announced a rebrand to Amazon Freevee, the new name for IMDb TV, beginning April 27. Over the last two years, the ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service experienced rapid growth—tripling monthly active users—driven by rapid distribution across living room devices and mobile, an increasing slate of Originals, an always updating library of highly sought movies and TV shows, and over 60 FAST channels,” Amazon Studios said in a press release.
Freevee promises to up its original content by 70% with shows such as ‘Justice Judy,’ ‘Bosch: Legacy,’ ‘Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis,’ ‘Sprung,’ ‘Troppo,’ ‘High School,’ as well as original films like ‘Love Accidentally.’


Director of Freevee Ashraf Alkarmi said, “Customers are increasingly shifting to streaming ad-supported premium content, and we have developed Freevee to deliver them highly sought content with half the commercials of traditional TV.”
“Our new name clearly communicates who we are: An easy-to-navigate streaming service, available to users for free, whenever and wherever they choose to watch some of the greatest Original and licensed content available,” he continued.
“Additionally, the service announced an AVOD first by licensing a deal with NBCU securing an exclusive network-window for films from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group’s 2020-21 theatrical slate, including titles such as Dolittle, The Invisible Man, Promising Young Woman, F9 (Fast & Furious 9), as well as rights to a package of animated movies, including Sing 2,” Amazon noted.
This is the third rebranding for this streaming service. It was originally launched as IMDb Freedive in January 2019 before being changed into IMDb TV in June 2019.

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