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Koto's Kamala Khan is Ready for Action, Adventure and FanFic
Koto's Kamala Khan is Ready for Action, Adventure and FanFic
Koto's Kamala Khan is Ready for Action, Adventure and FanFic
For not having had a whole lot of collectibles over the past few years, it certainly shaping up to be a good 2017 for Kamala Khan. The most current Ms. Marvel has been a fan-favorite since her debut, but only now are companies beginning to capitalize on a fanbase eager for ways to show their affections towards the teen hero. Kotobukiya's upcoming Bishoujo Ms. Marvel sets the bar fairly high for the rest of the competition, capturing Kamala's attitude and style without compromising her character.
Your Favorite Murder Droids Are Getting Exclusive Statues
Your Favorite Murder Droids Are Getting Exclusive Statues
Your Favorite Murder Droids Are Getting Exclusive Statues
So whose your favorite Star Wars droid? I don't mean C-3PO or R2-D2, or BB-8 or K-2SO. I'd even be a little disappointed if you said Chopper. Those are all fine droids, but there are so many interesting robots lurking around the edges of the Star Wars Galaxy, just waiting to be discovered and appreciated. Two of the very best are BT-1 and Triple Zero, who first appeared in Marvel's Darth Vader comic, by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca.
Kotobukiya Brings Star-Lord, Gotham and Bishoujo To Toy Fair
Kotobukiya Brings Star-Lord, Gotham and Bishoujo To Toy Fair
Kotobukiya Brings Star-Lord, Gotham and Bishoujo To Toy Fair
It was a relatively small showing from Kotobukiya at this year's Toy Fair, but nearly everything being shown off was brand new. That includes a healthy dose of ArtFX statues both large and small, and some new licenses like DC's television shows. Sure, there were more Star Wars and Bishoujo pieces in place, but Koto has plenty in store for fans of just about everything under the sun.
Squirrel Girl Brings Her Unbeatable Style to Kotobukiya
Squirrel Girl Brings Her Unbeatable Style to Kotobukiya
Squirrel Girl Brings Her Unbeatable Style to Kotobukiya
As she's grown in popularity, we've seen Squirrel Girl crop up in a number of comics outside of her own series. We still haven't gotten very many collectibles based on Marvel's most unbeatable hero, but that trend is starting to catch up to the printed page. She's already gotten a Funko figure, but next year she'll also get a more premium statue from Kotobukiya.
Kotobukiya Has a Vision for Great Statues at NYCC 2016
Kotobukiya Has a Vision for Great Statues at NYCC 2016
Kotobukiya Has a Vision for Great Statues at NYCC 2016
When Kotobukiya hits on all cylinders, there are few collectible companies that can match them pound for pound. Whether it's the Fine Art, ArtFX or Bishoujo lines, there's always something new and impressive to be awed by when visiting Koto's booth. Sometimes the successful pieces are outnumbered by some questionable collectibles, but at this week's New York Comic Con, Koto delivered a handful of strong pieces that will get 2017 off to a good start for collectors.
NYCC 2016 Toy and Collectible Exclusives
NYCC 2016 Toy and Collectible Exclusives
NYCC 2016 Toy and Collectible Exclusives
Next month, the annual fall gathering of the greatest comic, movie, television and collectible companies --- not to mention hundreds of creators --- will return to New York's Javitz Center for the 2016 New York Comic Con. As follows tradition, there will also be a great deal of exclusive goods at the event. To help you prepare for weekend-long deluge, we've put together this handy list of toys and collectibles that will be at the show, and more importantly, where you'll be able to find them. There's a lot of cool stuff that'll be at the show, and thankfully, it won't be quite as massive a list as there was at San Diego Comic-Con. Still, tracking all of these toys down won't be easy, but with this little collection, the burden on your shoulders might be a bit lighter.
Kotobukiya Reveals New Batman And Robin Statues
Kotobukiya Reveals New Batman And Robin Statues
Kotobukiya Reveals New Batman And Robin Statues
I've mentioned this before, but one of the really nice things about being super into Batman is that if you want a statue of that dude in your house, you have plenty of options. You want comics Batman? There's an entire line literally divided up by artist so that you can pick your favorite. Movie Batman? TV Batman? Take your pick, there's a dozen of 'em. Heck, if you want an up-sized, un-articulated version of the Super Powers action figure from the early '80s, they have that, and it is available now. But just in case there weren't enough already, Kotobukiya has a new one coming.
Spider-Gwen Earns Style Points on Landing a New Koto Statue
Spider-Gwen Earns Style Points on Landing a New Koto Statue
Spider-Gwen Earns Style Points on Landing a New Koto Statue
Following the success for Kotobukiya's Avengers and X-Men ArtFX+ lines, the company turned its eye towards Spider-Man for the next collection of Marvel statues. Unlike those other waves though, the Spider-Man collection is a mix of heroes and villains in the family, provided they're directly Spider-related. You won't see the Green Goblin make an appearance (though a Sinister Six set would be intriguing), but you will find Venom and Carnage, both of whom spun out of Spider-Man's own symbiote connection. More importantly, you'll also find alternate universe Spider-heroes like Miles Morales and today's reveal, Spider-Gwen. Actually known as Spider-Woman in her own universe, Gwen gets bitten by the radioactive spider instead of Peter, taking up the mantle when things go south and the world needs a hero. Her debut in Spider-Verse was a highlight, and now collectors are seeing the benefit of her awesomeness.
The Mighty Thor Krakathooms Into Kotobukiya's Bishoujo Line
The Mighty Thor Krakathooms Into Kotobukiya's Bishoujo Line
The Mighty Thor Krakathooms Into Kotobukiya's Bishoujo Line
For the past seven years, Kotobukiya's Bishoujo line has been providing statues from the Marvel universe cast in Shunya Yamashita's vision. Yamashita's takes on the likes of Black Widow, Rogue, the Invisible Woman, She-Hulk and many more have been the driving force behind the line's success. Since the Bishoujo series focuses entirely on "beautiful girls," we've been absent some of the more notable names in the Marvel roster. We've been more than content with a company exclusively devoting a line to female characters, but not-so recent developments in Marvel comics had us clamoring for some of those new lady legacy heroes. Finally, prayers to the All-Father have been answered. This winter, Thor joins the lineage of the Bishoujo line, and she strikes a commanding pose with her arrival.
The Beautiful Men Are Getting Their Own Kotobukiya Statue Line [SDCC 2016]
The Beautiful Men Are Getting Their Own Kotobukiya Statue Line [SDCC 2016]
The Beautiful Men Are Getting Their Own Kotobukiya Statue Line [SDCC 2016]
For the better part of the last decade, Kotobukiya has been releasing statues in its Bishoujo line based on a number of licenses. The Marvel and DC versions might get the most attention, but fighting games like Tekken and Street Fighter, and even films like Ghostbusters and Star Wars have had dalliances with Koto's "beautiful girl" series. While there were indeed more Bishoujo on hand at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, and some rather nice ones at that, the surprise of the show was Kotobukiya's announcement of a new statue series that shows the opposite side of the "beautiful" coin. Yes, after eight years, Koto is finally giving us a "beautiful man" series, and it all starts with comic's most handsome acrobat, Nightwing.

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