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Statues
The magic is in all the details at Sideshow. Take a picture if you can't take it home...
Sideshow Collectibles "The Joker"
Madeline Vega
Prizes at Sideshow Collectibles
Madeline Vega
I'LL TAKE THEM ALL
I love visiting the Sideshow booth every year. While I can't really afford anything at the booth, the sculpting and the artistry of their line of figures and statues is astounding. The likeness on the Joker and Wonder Woman statues are photo realistic and the statues based on Jim Lee's art are absolutely mouthwatering. The Diamond Select booth had wonderful action figures based on the classic Max Fleischer cartoons and a full line based on the Adam West Batman series. The Batmobile in particular reminded me of a toy from my youth—I would shove the Super Powers Batman and Robin into one of my brother's old classic Batmobiles. It's an almost spot on recreation. Diamond also showcased a full line of statues featuring the likenesses of the Teen Titans Go! cartoon. The DC booth debuted a first look at the relaunched Black and White Batman statue line as well as a sneak peek at a line based on the brilliant DCeased comic (a zombie Superman and Batman!). Probably only exciting to me was the bearded Superman from the upcoming Convergence line... I love a bearded, shorthaired Superman. -LV
Convergence Superman
Madeline Vega
DCeased
Madeline Vega
Diamond Select Teen Titans Go!
Luis Vega
Diamond Select Max Fleischer Superman
Luis Vega
Luis Vega
Diamond Select Rey
Luis Vega
BLOWN AWAY
I was completely wowed by the Rey figure at the Diamond Select booth. It was a perfect recreation of the Joe Quesada cover with Rey wearing the rebel pilot's helmet while star gazing. Completely stunning! The Diamond booth also had first looks at new figures for both the Iron Giant (not supported nearly enough in figure form) and the Disney bomb The Black Hole. Diamond also had a peek at new statues and products (mugs, shot glasses, etc.) for Game of Thrones and Umbrella Academy. Why haven't we seen Umbrella Academy action figures?
Diamond Select Umbrella Academy
Luis Vega
Friday at NYCC was also Force Friday in support of the upcoming Rise of Skywalker. New products were released nationwide at midnight at major retailers. On Friday morning, Black Series figures were already in show booths at high prices. (I was able to go to Target right after leaving the Javits Center and buy the same figures at a fraction of the price.) There were also lots of dealers with classic Kenner Star Wars figures at astronomical prices. If you're looking to buy that MIP Boba Fett, you better be ready to fork over thousands of dollars.
Kal really liked the Samurai Star Wars line at the Bandai booth. While I wish these figures were less expensive, there is no denying how gorgeous they are.
Luis Vega
Kenner Star Wars figures
Luis Vega
