Mark Bellomo will be attending NJCC as a special guest, promoting his new book, "Totally Tubular '80s Toys". Filled with super rad toys and bodacious memories, this righteous ride back in time when Madonna ruled and Spinal Tap amplifiers went to 11. You'll find everything from He-Man to Cabbage Patch Kids, Trivial Pursuit to Rubik's Cube, Transformers to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, Pac-Man, Mario Bros, Donkey Kong-as well as lots of fun and smiles.
Mark Bellomo has written more than 150 articles for ToyFare, Wizard Magazine, Lee's Toy Review, Tomart's Action Figure Digest, and most recently for Toy Shop Magazine, where he served a lengthy tenure as their Action Figure Columnist. He has written a number of composition/rhetoric texts, has published critical literary articles, and has authored a number of bestselling books on action figures and pop culture: Warman's Action Figures Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman's Field Guide to Transformers, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 (1st & 2nd editions), and the recently-released Totally Tubular 80’s Toys. Bellomo contributes three chapters each year to Toys & Prices (2007 2011), and has also been featured in The Collectable Spectacle currently posted on YouTube.
Make sure to check out all of Mark Bellomo's Books At Amazon.com
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Sunday, May 6th, 2011
New Jersey Collectors Con is just a little less then one month away! May 6th, 2012 NJCC comes to life bringing G.I. Joe, Transformers and ThunderCats and 80's Toys together under one roof. Dealer registration is now open and we are More Then 75% Sold Out. Do not wait to the last minute to grab your Dealer space at the next NJCC 2012. Dealers can contact fran@njcc.co for more information.
The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Thundercats (new and vintage), Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DCUC etc), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles.
Featuring the exclusive print for 2012 by Matt Moylan. Matt will be setup at the event selling prints and doing sketches for the attendees.
Former WWF Tag Team Champion Fred Ottman aka Tugboat/Typhoon/Shockmaster is scheduled to attend from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Plus the 501st Canadian Garrison representing the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars universe with Stromtroopers, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters and other Imperial Denizens. They will join the event for photo ops with attendees.
The Power-Con website has posted news that the Power-Con/ThunderCon convention will return again this year.
Experience the worlds of He-Man®, She-Ra™, and the ThunderCats™ brought together for one convention this September 2012!
Three of the 1980s most blockbuster properties are once again joining forces for their second annual fan convention. POWER-CON / THUNDERCON 2012 — a celebration of Masters of the Universe, Princess of Power, and ThunderCats all together for one great fan convention.
The convention is being presented at the Torrance Marriott South Bay Hotel in Torrance, California, on September 22nd and 23rd 2012. The hotel is located about 10 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Last year’s inaugural event was a hit with the fans of these properties, which presented two days worth of panels featuring talent that brought He-Man, She-Ra, and ThunderCats to life. “…the convention had a lot to offer fans. Panels focused on the big names in both Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats history,” said LAWeekly’s Liz Ohaneslan.
Power-Con / ThunderCon 2012 will be releasing more information soon including discounted room information, volunteer and exhibitor registration, ticket prices, guest lists, and detailed programming. What we can tell you now is the convention will once again be presenting an electrifying list of panels, an impressive exhibitor and collectible showroom, a wonderful charity auction, exclusive “Roast Gooble Dinner” Dinner event where lucky fans get to dine with the talent, and a “Masters Cast” After-Hours Mixer for fans to meet, mingle, and enjoy in fandom merriment.
The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DCUC etc), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles. Many of the same dealers as TFcon and the Action Figure Expo will be at this event.
NJCC 2011 is proud to announce voice actor Larry Kenney, "Lord of the ThunderCats" as our guest of honor at the premiere fall collectors event in the Philadelphia area. Larry Kenney is best known as the voice of Lion-O in the original 80's ThunderCats series, boasting an impressive 125 episodes. Larry has most recently stepped up to fill the role of Claudus, King of the ThunderCats and Father to Lion-O and Tygra in the new 2011 epic adventures of the ThunderCats on Cartoon Network, which is being well-received by fans.
Larry Kenney will be signing autographs and interacting with fans all afternoon at NJCC 2011; don't miss your chance to get your Lion-O signed by the man himself!
This one slipped through the cracks. But Action Figure Xpress announced that they will have a limited edition Mumm-Ra Staction Figure as a Thundercon Exclusive. The figure will be in retro toy colors and will come with a Ma-Mutt figure. It will cost $50.
Our exclusive ThunderCats Mumm-Ra the Ever Living Staction Figure (Retro Colors) from Icon Heroes debuts at the Power-con/Thundercon, September 24-25! This figure is repainted in the style of the 1980s Mumm-Ra Action Figure and will be strictly limited to just 250 pieces, so be sure to stop by our booth #35 to purchase your Mumm-Ra! We will also give away a free Ma-Mutt staction figure with each purchase at the show (same Ma-Mutt we gave away at San Diego Comic-Con International. We will have a very limited number for sale after the show on our website, www.shopafx.com, starting Monday September 26.
Click the headline of the story for the image as well as a press release.
The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Thundercats, Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel, DC etc), Wrestling, Masters of the Universe and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles. Click here to RSVP via Facebook.
Here at New Jersey Collectors Con the focus is on Collecting Action Figures! There are many other options for fans to attend shows but we like to think we present a unique event with the best toy dealers on the East Coast. Because our event is focused on the Toy Collector, we wanted to give back to the fans of our show by releasing the door prizes for the October 9th, 2011 NJCC TOYPOCALYPSE!
To kick things off at the 8AM Early Admission we are offering the first 25 people who enter the show a $5.00 Coupon on any MATTEL DC Universe 6-Inch Action Figure. We also have a great give-away for the first 3 children who enter the show, the Kre-O Optimus Prime pre-view mini figure MISB.
The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement.
10AM Early Admission Mega Door Prize SDCC 2011 Starscream Sky Striker
11AM ThunderCats Classics Lion-O Toys R Us Exclusive
12AM SDCC 2011 Blazing Sword Voltron
1PM SDCC 2011 Marvel Legends THOR
2PM SDCC 2011 Zarana MOSC
3PM SDCC 2011 Ultimate Optimus Prime
3:30PM SDCC 2011 Marvel Universe SENTINEL
Do you have a ThunderCats or 80's Toy collection you want to sell? Looking to trim your collection to make room for the new ThunderCats Toys? NJCC 2011 is the perfect place to set up, sell, and hang out with hundreds of fellow Thundercats and 80's Toy Fans.
NJCC 2011 has just posted up information for Dealers and Exhibitors for the October 9th, 2011 80′s TOYPOCALYPSE!
Check out some new in-package photos of some of the 4 inch Thundercats 2011 figures. The images come from our team out at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Included are the following figures:
The San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Thundercats Panel was packed...PACKED. Unfortunately, due to other coverage, we were unable to get in line in time to cover this one live. Thankfully, Gamespot has us covered. Check out the panel below.
Check out a new clip from Thundercats 2011 from San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Clips is courtesy of MTV. This is just a taste of what's to come later tonight at the Thundercats panel, where the first hour of the show will be premiered.
Cartoon Network had a very nice Thundercats display at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. They had all of the previously announced Thundercats 2011 figures on display. They also had some of the original Thundercats toys on display, though it does not appear to be for reissues (bummer). There is a fantastic look at some of the casting masters used to create some of the upcoming role-play toys, as well as production notes on some of the toys.
Check out our gallery by clicking the headline of the story.
You can order your Toys "R" Us San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Thundercats Classics Lion-O now! Toysrus.com has opened up the orders. The figures is selling for $39.99 with free shipping! Order it Here.
We got a press release from Mezco about a Lion-O give-away at San Diego Comic-Con 2011.
Mezco and MTV team Up For Amazing Lion-O ThunderCats™ MTV Geek Giveaway
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Mezco Toyz thrilled fans of ThunderCats this year at the world famous New York International Toy Fair this year when they announced they would be making the first ever Mega Scale Lion-O ThunderCats action figure.
This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots.
Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is superbly detailed, perfectly capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence, of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out “Thundercats, Ho!” He comes complete with his impressive Claw Shield and a removable mystic Sword Of Omens.
Lion-O is packaged in a collector friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box.
In an move sure to thrill fans, MezcoDirect.com is teaming up with MTV Geek for a giveaway that is unprecedented. Says Mezco’s Director Of Special Projects, Mike Drake, “Mezco will be supplying MTV Geek with not only a Lion-O to use as a Give Away, but the Lion-O prototype/ test shot as well. Mezco’s prototypes / test shots are highly sought after by collectors and many end up displayed in museums, our King Kong has a dedicated display case in NY’s prestigious Museum Of The Moving Image. We actually turned down the requests of three museums so that we could supply Lion-O to MTV Geek for this giveaway”.
Fans and collectors wishing to try their hand at winning MTV’s Giveaway should read the following:
and sign up for the Mezco newsletter before July 23th, 2011.
A winner will be selected the following week.
Also, the lawyers would like to remind everyone of the following:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to individuals who are: (i) legal residents of one (1) of the fifty (50) U.S. or D.C., (ii) are at least AGE 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and (iii) have a account to enter. Starts 12:00pm ET on Monday, July 18th and it will end July 22nd at 9pm ET, Official Rules available at . http://bit.ly/ohbl67 VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Thanks to the WB's Comic Con page, we have some new info on a contest and giveaway planned for San Diego Comic Con.
They have commissioned one life sized replica of the Sword of Omens from the new Thundercats television show. That will be given away to one lucky fan at SDCC.
They will also be giving away foam versions of the replica on Friday and Sunday at the Warner Brothers booth.
To see images, and check out the full press release, click on for the full story.
Credit: RoftheHood, Dedboy of the Thundercats.ws Forums!
Warner Bros. has produced more than 130,000 ThunderCats bags featuring Lion-O from the new Cartoon Network series! Bags will be available to fans attending Comic-Con 2011 upon checking in to the convention.
Icon Heroes has sent along some new photos and info. They have revealed the San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Ma-Mutt PVC Figure. The figure will be available when you buy the Mumm-Ra Staction Figure at the AFX booth during Comic-Con.
"Hello, we are pleased to announce the debut of our Thundercats Mumm-Ra the Ever Living PVC Deluxe Staction Figure at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! This is the first character in our line of PVC Staction Figures. Mumm-Ra will first be sold at the Action Figure Xpress booth (#3345) and then after the show at specialty shops and online retailers. As an added bonus for attendees, Action Figure Xpress will be giving away their Exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figure with every purchase of Mumm-Ra at the show! Attached are some photos for your use including a comparison shot with our Lion-O Mini Statue to show how massive Mumm-Ra is!"
Action Figure Xpress has announced that they will be exclusively offering the Icon Heroes Mumm-Ra Staction Figure. But those who buy the figure at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 will receive an exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figure. Check the press release below.
Thundercats Mumm-Ra and Exclusive Ma-Mutt Deluxe Staction Figure Set to Invade
2011 San Diego Comic Con Booth #3345
Ancient spirits of evil transport Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living to San Diego Comic Con. Action Figure Xpress and Icon Heroes debut the villainous Mumm-Ra and SDCC exclusive Ma-Mutt Staction Figures.
Honlulu, HI, June 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Captured as he transforms from a wretched corpse to a bloodcurling force of terror, Mumm-Ra lunges off the screen and into your collection. Designed with burning eyes, billowing cape and bandages, you experience his wrath boil over with rage. The gate fold window box packaging features a special diorama insert of Mumm-Ra's Tomb Fortress. Measuring a full 9”h x 11”w x 2.5”d on base, this PVC figure is available for $40 exclusively at Action Figure Xpress’ booth #3345.
As a special bonus, every Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living Staction Figure purchased at SDCC will come with a free exclusive gift: the Ma-Mutt Staction Figure. Measuring 3.5”h x 1.5”w x 2.5”d on base, this action figure of the faithful companion captures his ferocious snarl while in attack mode.
“A revival of the past is brewing,” said Pat Wang, President. “With the upcoming release of the New Thundercats cartoon, we wanted to help fans relive those pinnacle moments of the classic toons. ”
About Action Figure Xpress
Founded in 1997, Action Figure Xpress (www.shopafx.com) is the top internet distributor of exclusive and limited edition collectibles such as statues, busts, action figures, Minimates and toys. There's something for everyone here with brands such as Thundercats, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC Superheroes, NBA, Disney, and more.
About Icon Heroes
Icon Heroes is a leading manufacturer of pop culture toys and collectibles. They bring popular characters to life and are excited to be recreating characters from one of our favorite 1980's animated television shows - Thundercats.
Mezco has put up a listing for a San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Variant of their upcoming Mega Scale Thundercats Lion-O. So this officially gives us our first Thundercats exclusive figure. The figure will sell for $50.
"ThunderCats Ho!
Straight from the ThunderCats’ Lair on Third Earth, it’s Lion-O and the legendary mystic Sword of Omens.
This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots.
Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is superbly detailed, perfectly capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence, of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out “Thundercats, Ho!”
This special Summer Exclusive Variant Edition features:
*Interchangeable glowing eyes head and open mouth heads
*Both Sword of Omens and short sword of Omens
*Alternate left hand Claw Shield
Lion-O is packaged in a collector friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box. This is a non-numbered limited edition item. Edition size TBD.
NOTE: You will be charged at the time your order is placed, merchandise ships in last week of July 2011."
