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The Spengler Neutrona Wand Returns, Now With An Annoying Change

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The Spengler Neutrona Wand Returns, Now With An Annoying Change

Since the HasLab Proton Pack crowdfunding campaign succeeded in a massive way, the Spengler Neutrona Wand has been in high demand. Why? Because you need it to complete the pack! That’s a nit-pick in its own right, but that’s where we stand. The wand had been available long before Ghostbusters” Afterlife hit theatres and was sold out everywhere by the time HasLab announced the 1:1 scale prop replica was coming out.
So, for months we’ve seen these things on eBay and other places going for well over $150. Hasbro recognized that it will probably have a lot of angry backers to deal with if the pack launches in 2023 and no one has the part needed to complete the thing.
The Neutrona Wand is again available on Hasbro Pulse for pre-order, but the ship date isn’t until Spring 2023, right when the Proton Packs are due to ship. The wand is now priced at $124.99, and everything looks the same except for one huge orange difference. The tip of the thrower is now toy gun orange. Up. The thing that discharges your proton stream now has a safety plug.
Why is this necessary? The kiddy version that was released last year didn’t have this. It’s still clear plastic. Maybe this is just a precaution because Hasbro knows many cosplayers will be striding around with this somewhat gun-looking device in their hands next year? Maybe.
It’s really unsightly that this $125 replica now looks like a kid’s toy. Get a silver Sharpie pen and fix that issue right away when you get yours.
Aside from this change, everything else looks to be the same. All of the lights, sounds, and functions are there, including the multiple different effects from Ghostbusters: The Video Game. One thing I do hope Hasbro changes is the intensity level indicator lights. I dislike that it’s a sticker over a few LEDs rather than using the same part we see in the film and on the Matty Collector version of the wand.

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Hasbro
 

With premium design and deco, LEDs, authentic sound effects, motorized vibrations intensity adjustment, stream extension with four unique bustin’ modes, and display stand, this Neutrona Wand roleplay item is so much fun it’s scary!

  • ICONIC GHOSTBUSTERS COLLECTIBLE: This Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand features premium design and deco based on the one seen in the 2021 film Ghostbusters: Afterlife
  • LIGHTS, SOUNDS, AND VIBRATIONS: LEDs, authentic sound effects, and motorized vibrations allow fans and collectors to imagine they’re wrangling all sorts of spooky spirits and gruesome ghouls
  • FOUR GHOST BUSTIN’ MODES: Prepare for any supernatural situation and cycle through four modes with the press of a button, including classic Proton Stream, Slime Blower, Stasis Stream, and Meson Collider modes
  • PREMIUM DESIGN: Featuring premium design and deco, fans and collectors can display this premium roleplay item in their Ghostbusters collection, while the orange tip deco allows fans to use the wand in cosplay and public environments
[Source: Hasbro Pulse]

Conan Joins Mezco’s One:12 Collective With A Bounty of Accessories

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Conan Joins Mezco’s One:12 Collective With A Bounty of Accessories

By Crom! The legendary barbarian Conan is on his way to join Mezco‘s One:12 Collective series of amazing action figures! The 1/12 scale Conquerer is in high demand. Unfortunately, you’ll have to join a waiting list if you want him. Conan is priced at $112 and will be setting out on his journey between August and October 2022.

Mezco

Mezco
Mezco
Mezco
Mezco
Mezco

The One:12 Collective Conan The Conqueror has a multitude of looks with various portraits, weaponry, and clothing options.
This special edition of Conan boasts a generous range of weapons including swords, daggers, battle axes, and more.
The infamous barbarian conqueror of Cimmeria includes a wardrobe consisting of two interchangeable loincloths, two interchangeable belts, two interchangeable cloaks, a removable tunic, and removable faux fur forearm gauntlets.
A highly skilled warrior from Cimmeria, Conan The Conqueror roams through the Hyborian Age, battle-ready and in search of high adventure.

Conan will come with the following treasure trove of parts and accessories:

  • Three (3) head portraits
  • Hand painted authentic detailing
  • Approximately 17cm tall
  • Eight (8) interchangeable hands
    • One (1) pair of fists
    • One (1) pair of weapon holding hands (L&R)
    • One (1) pair of grabbing hands (L&R)
    • One (1) pair of posing hands (L&R)
  • One (1) Partisan with removable sheath
  • One (1) Falchion
  • One (1) dagger with removable sheath (attaches to thigh)
  • One (1) flail with real metal chain
  • One (1) flail with posing wire
  • One (1) huntsman’s axe
  • One (1) shield
  • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
  • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
  • Hooded cloak with faux fur lining and integrated posing wire
  • Cloak with faux fur mantle
  • Two (2) necklaces
  • Tunic
  • Faux fur forearm gauntlets
  • Two (2) interchangeable loincloths
  • Two (2) interchangeable armored belts
  • Mid-calf boots (non-removable)

The absolute insane number of accessories that Conan comes with makes him perfect for displaying in a diorama. No matter your favorite Conan look, Mezco included the parts needed to match it. I forgot how awesome he looked in the blue tunic.
How would you display this guy on your shelf? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Mezco]

Lay The Smack Down On The Queen With This Power Loader & Ripley Model

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Lay The Smack Down On The Queen With This Power Loader & Ripley Model

Ripley’s battle with the xenomorph queen is sheet excellence on many different levels. From the special effects to the sheer size of these battling mothers, it’s hard not to put this in any Top 10 list of epic sci-fi battles.
Over the years, various companies have released models of the power loaded both with and without Ellen Ripley. Finally, the Good Smile Company is adding both to its Moderoid line of models. For $97.99 at the Big Bad Toy Store, you get a 1/12th scale of the last survivor of the Nostromo and the P-5000 Power Work Loader from Caterpillar, Inc. The kit is set for release in August 2022.

Good Smile Company

Good Smile Company
Good Smile Company
Good Smile Company
Good Smile Company
Good Smile Company

The hydraulic cylinders extend and retract in conjunction with the model’s arm and leg parts. Using an internal gear system, the claws can also be opened and closed. The wiring cables have been recreated with soft tube material.
A plastic model kit of Ellen Ripley herself is included so you can display her in the Power Loader! Ripley is also articulated, making it easy to display her moving in tandem with the power loader. Water-slide decals to recreate the markings of the machine are also included.

The model kit will have water slide decals. I’ve checked out other Moderoid models, and some of them appear to come pre-painted, but weathering is up to the person building the model. I hope Ripley is fully painted. Assembling models is something I do every week, but I wouldn’t say I like painting faces and eyes; I never got good at it.

What do you think of this power loader model? If it doesn’t come pre-painted, would you still buy it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
[Source: Big Bad Toy Store]

Jean Grey Tries To Contain The Phoenix In This Massive Statue

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Jean Grey Tries To Contain The Phoenix In This Massive Statue

Sideshow Collectibles is producing a rather large statue featuring Jean Grey and the personification of the Phoenix Force. I’m not kidding. This thing is over 2′ tall and about 20″ wide. Even at this scale, the statue is priced more sensibly than others we’ve covered recently. Phoenix and Jean Grey will run you $980. The statue will ship sometime in the second quarter of 2023.

Sideshow

Sideshow
Sideshow
Sideshow
Sideshow
Sideshow

The polystone Phoenix and Jean Grey Maquette features two fully sculpted figures in the fiery environment base that embodies the duality of creation and destruction. Jean Grey is dressed in her classic blue and yellow ‘90s costume while her Phoenix incarnation wears her distinct green and black bodysuit. Both costumes feature detailed textures and gold metallic accents, bringing these signature styles to life in three dimensions. Two sides of the same coin, the Phoenix and Jean Grey Maquette is a must-have Marvel statue for X-Men fans.

I like the small upgrades the design team did to Jean’s outfit. Putting her in an outfit that wasn’t canonical to the era in which this storyline took place was probably to create a larger contrast between her and the Dark Phoenix. It’s a welcomed change, but I can see purists getting mad.
Jean Grey and the entity known as The Phoenix made the X-MEN comics way more interesting decades ago. In the ’80s and ’90s, it felt like the mutant comic books were the place to try out weird and dark subject matter for MARVEL. Too bad a lot of that stuff didn’t translate well to live-action. The less we say about the last Dark Phoenix, the better. Ugh.
Maybe the upcoming revived X-MEN cartoon on Disney+ will readdress the storyline and the years of fallout it caused Xavier’s students. But odds are the people in charge will turn it into some device for their thinly veiled activism.
What do you think of this latest statue from Sideshow Collectibles? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Sideshow Collectibles]

Funimation Announces English Dub Cast For ‘My Dress-Up Darling’ Anime

Jacob Airey
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Funimation Announces English Dub Cast For ‘My Dress-Up Darling’ Anime

‘My Dress-Up Darling’ is a slice-of-life romantic comedy manga written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda. The series began publication in 2018 through Square Enix and has currently released eight volumes. Its popularity has led to anime adaption from CloverWorks under director Keisuke Shinohara. Only partway into the first season, Funimation has announced that they have acquired the license to produce an English dub.
“We’ve done all the measurements and obtained the necessary materials, so it’s officially time to unveil the cast and crew for the My Dress-Up Darling English dub,” Funimation wrote on their website. “Dressing up for the occasion is AmaLee (ZOMBIE LAND SAGA) as Marin and Paul Dateh making his anime debut as Wakana, who’ll be forming a full outfit with these fashionable co-stars.”
The rest of the cast includes R Bruce Elliott (Case Closed) as Kaoru, Dani Chambers (After School Dice Club) as Nowa, Madeleine Morris (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift) as Daia, Natalie Rose (The Quintessential Quintuplets) as Rune, Jack Britton (Cannon Fodder) as young Wakana, and Lila Britton (“Pizza or Candy” music video) as Nobara.
You can watch the trailer below:

Wikipedia describes the synopsis as follows:
“Wakana Gojo is a first-year high school student who dreams of becoming a hina doll craftsman. One day during his first semester, his popular classmate Marin Kitagawa sees him making doll costumes in the school’s clothing room. Marin, who has wanted to cosplay for a while and has observed Wakana’s skill in sewing, asks him to create the costume of a character from a video game that she adores. Despite the fact that Wakana had no experience making a costume on a human scale, he was inspired by Marin’s tenacity and agreed to make one for her.”
Emily Fajardo will serve as ADR Director. Muse Communication is handling the dubbing in Southeast Asian markets.

Futuristic Baseball Anime ‘Tribe Nine’ Is Getting An English Dub

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Futuristic Baseball Anime ‘Tribe Nine’ Is Getting An English Dub

‘Tribe Nine’ is a Japanese futuristic sports anime created by Kazutaka Kodaka and released by Liden Films. The show is directed by Yū Aoki with Michiko Yokote serving as the writer. With just a handful of episodes released in 2022, Funimation announced that they had acquired the license to produce an English dub.
“The draft is set and we’re ready to play ball with the official lineup for the ‘Tribe Nine’ English dub in the latest thrilling adventure from the mind of Kazutaka Kodaka (Danganronpa, Akudama Drive),” Funimation said on their website. “Heading up the Minato Tribe is Jacob Hopkins (To Your Eternity) as Shun Kamiya, who’ll be running the bases alongside Casey Mongillo (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure STONE OCEAN) as Haru Shirokane, Phillip Sacramento as Taiga, Brittney Karbowski (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) as Saori Arisugawa, Kevin D. Thelwell (MEGALOBOX) as Santaro Mita, Brendan Blaber (Combatants Will Be Dispatched!) as Manami Daimon and Joshua Waters (Ishida and Asakura) as quadruplets Ichiro/Jiro/Saburo/Shiro.”
The rest of the cast includes Valentine Stokes, Caitlyn Elizabeth, Calvin Joyal, Edwyn Tiong, and Kent Williams.
You can watch the trailer for the show below:

Wikipedia describes the synopsis as follows:
“Tribe Nine takes place in a dystopian future (“The Year 20XX”) where disorganized youths form their own Tribes that soon turn violent and run rampant across the city of Neo-Tokyo. To contain the violence, the government of Neo-Tokyo implements the “XB Law,” stating that all future conflicts between Tribes will be settled through games of “Extreme Baseball,” overseen by robotic umpires. The games are similar to baseball except there are fewer restrictions on equipment, the “field” can be as big as an entire ward, and the only ways to get an Out require striking out the batter or knocking out a baserunner while holding the ball. Games can also end if the opposing pitcher is rendered unconscious during the game.”
Marissa Lenti will serve as the ADR Director with Mike Haimoto serving as Assistant ADR Director.
 

Robert Valley’s Animated Short is Now Available to Watch For Free

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Robert Valley’s Animated Short is Now Available to Watch For Free

A 2016 animated Short has finally been released from all distribution deals it previously held with Passion Pictures in London. The director Robert Valley uploaded the entire short on his youtube channel, along with an extended commentary video on January 16th of this year. The animated half hour short, Pear Cider and Cigarettes, is based on the graphic novel series of the same name. It is a story about Valley’s childhood friend and how their lives intertwined as they grew older.

The summary is as follows:

“Drink and smoke…that’s what Techno really like to do…and fight. He was in no condition to fight. He was sick, really sick. His disease had whittled him down to a shadow of his former self. He was crippled from a car accident when he was 17 but that’s not how he lost his big toe. He lost that in a motorbike accident, yeah he was broken alright… what the hell was he fighting for anyway and what was he still doing in China? His father had given me two clear instructions: 1. Get Techno to stop drinking long enough to receive the liver transplant and 2. Get him back home to Vancouver. This wasn’t going to be easy.”

Of course, Tecnno Stypes is not his real name. Valley was adamant about having the freedom and control over his own personal story. Over the course of a half of a decade, Valley financed and produced all of the artwork and animation as the lone crew member on the production of his film.

“I wanted to do it by myself. I was afraid that anyone who was going to invest money in my film probably wanted to tell me what they think.” He credited an on-going gig at Laika with giving him “enough work to pay the rent, but not so much that I couldn’t get my film done.”

With over 20 years of experience, Robert Valley has worked on animated projects and shows such as 1995’s Aeon Flux animated series, TRON: Uprising, a Metallica music video, several Gorillaz music videos, and most recently Love, Death, & Robots.

The bassist from Metallica along with musician Anitek helped to provide music for the short. Valley had done two separate Kickstarters in 2016. The first one was to complete the second volume of his graphic novel. The second Kickstarter was to complete the animated short, which, by then, was pretty much finished except for the addition of the music, sound mixing, and finishing touches.

All of the artwork for the graphic novels and all of the animation for the short was done in Photoshop.

The animation has very mature content, for an R rating of adult themes and violence.

The trailer:

The Film:

The Commentary:

Source: Cartoon Brew 1, Cartoon Brew 2

‘Scar on the Praeter’ Is Getting An English Dub From Funimation

Jacob Airey
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‘Scar on the Praeter’ Is Getting An English Dub From Funimation

‘Project Scard: Praeter no Kizu’ is an action manga created by Yui Kuroe. Known in English as ‘Scar on the Praeter,’ the series began publication in 2020 through Kodansha under their imprint ‘Shōnen Magazine Edge.’ It was picked up in 2021 by the Japanese animation studio GoHands for an anime adaption for which Funimation announced they had acquired the license for an English dub.
“Ready for another English dub drop for you to add to your watchlist? This time, it’s Winter 2021’s Scar on the Praeter,” Funimation said on their website. “Stepping out onto the battlefield is A.J. LoCascio (Ranking of Kings) as Eiji, followed by Ryan Colt Levy (My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission) as Yamato and Darrel J. Delfin (Fena: Pirate Princess) as Kazuma.”
The rest of the cast includes Chris Hackney, Jonah Scott, Cory Yee, David Rosenberg, Landon McDonald, Shara Kirby, and Jonathon Leon.
You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis list as follows:
“Under siege by foreign organizations, the Akatsuki Special Ward is a battlefield tainted with greed and violence, abandoning its citizens caught in the crossfire. In the wake of the anarchic turmoil emerges the Scard—vigilantes who wield supernatural abilities gifted to them by divine tattoos. Among them is Eiji Arashiba, the Hero of Akatsuki, who protects the district from tyrant outsiders.
One fateful day, Eiji contends with Dusk—a mafia syndicate—alongside Yamato Kai, a boy he recently met. Amid the chaos, Yamato blocks a sniper bullet heading toward Eiji, but the shot still strikes his tattoo despite Yamato’s efforts. To save the injured Yamato, Eiji passes the tattoo onto him, entrusting him with protecting the Akatsuki Special Ward in his sacrifice.
As the ward continues to collapse under conflict, will Yamato be able to use his newfound Scard powers to protect his loved ones, or will he falter trying to become the new Hero of Akatsuki?”
Andy Roth will serve as the voice director with Clark Cheng acting as the Script Supervisor.

Funimation Announces Dub Cast For ‘Akebi’s Sailor Uniform’ Anime

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‘Akebi’s Sailor Uniform’ is a slice of life manga written and illustrated by the mangaka Hiro. It was published by ‘Tonari no Young Jump’ magazine under their “Young Jump Comics” imprint. The series was recently picked up by the Japanese animation studio CloverWorks for an anime adaption. Funimation announced that they have acquired the license to produce an English dub.
“We know it’s only January, but it’s already time to go back to school with the Akebi’s Sailor Uniform English dub,” Funimation said on their website. “Cartwheeling her way into the cast for the first episode is Megan Shipman (Sing a Bit of Harmony) as the spirited Komichi Akebi, joined by Tia Ballard (Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut) as her sister Kao, Erica Schroeder (Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies moved to a starter town?) as her mother Yuwa, and Greg Dulcie (Golden Kamuy) as Taira.”
They added, “As Komichi begins her junior high journey, she’ll meet Pam Dougherty (One Piece) as the school’s principal and Kristen McGuire (SSSS.DYNAZENON) as her teacher Ms. Tamura, and make her first friend with Suzie Yeung (Pretty Boy Detective Club) as Erika!”
You can watch the trailer below:

‘Akebi’s Sailor Uniform’ is directed by Miyuki Kuroki while Rino Yamazaki is writing the anime. The character designs were done by Megumi Kouno. The opening theme song “Hajimari no Setsuna” (The First Moment) is performed by the main Japanese cast members, which includes Manatsu Murakami as the protagonist Komichi Akebi.
MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“Akebi Komichi lives out in the countryside with her family. She’s won entrance to the prestigious Roubai Academy middle school for girls and now she wants only two things—to wear the school’s sailor uniform and to make a hundred friends!”
Alexis Tipton will serve as ADR Director with Jason Lord working as the Assistant ADR Director.

Marvel Comics Brings Back Chip Zdarsky And Marco Checchetto For Daredevil

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Marvel Comics Brings Back Chip Zdarsky And Marco Checchetto For Daredevil

Marvel Comics is bringing Matt Murdock back to basics by bringing back writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto to Daredevil for the relaunch following ‘Devil’s Reign’ and ‘Woman Without Fear.’
“Writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto will be continuing their Eisner-nominated run on DAREDEVIL this June. Known for their transformative work on the saga of Matt Murdock, Elektra, Kingpin and more, the superstar creative team will turn their gaze to a future full of peril and pain, in this explosive beginning of an all new era for Hell’s Kitchen’s guardian devil. After the shocking events of DEVIL’S REIGN, what is left of Daredevil,” Marvel Universe reports.
They continue, “Who lived, who died, and who is left to pick up the pieces? Fans can expect the series to tackle both Matt AND Elektra’s journeys as they deal with the brutal cost of taking on the Daredevil mantle. With new enemies and radical changes to the fabric of Daredevil’s mythos, DAREDEVIL #1 is set to usher in the darkest Hell’s Kitchen to date.”
Zdarsky and Checchetto previously teamed up for the Daredevil story-arcs “Know Fear,” “Through Hell,” “End of Hell,” and several others between 2019 and 2021.
Zdarsky expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Getting to write Daredevil and work with Marco is a career highlight. I’m just genuinely excited that we get to continue our epic story with this new issue one!”
“Matt and Elektra have confronted their past mistakes with DEVIL’S REIGN and WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR, but can they atone for them together,” he continued. “This is the start of our fourth year on the title! And the plan for it is about as big a swing as we could possibly take. I’m super excited for readers to see where we’re taking our Daredevils!”
Checcetto said, “It’s the first time that I’ve to draw the first issue of the same series twice. I could tell you it’s an issue like everyone else, now, but it’s not.”
He added, “Each time I’ve to draw a new script of Daredevil it’s a new experience. Chip keeps throwing at me new challenges and I’m not the type of artist to refuse them. How much more can we mess up with Matt Murdock’s life? Let’s see with this new DAREDEVIL #1.”
They also released a look at the first issue for this relaunch:

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