‘Star Wars’, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ Plushies Coming From Comic Images!
Wow, there is A LOT of cool stuff coming out of Toy Fair this year!
Comic Images today announced a few new lines of plush toys based on a multitude of popular franchises. Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, and Nightmare Nursery of Goomvania (I haven’t actually heard of that last one) are all getting the plush treatment, and all of these toys are looking pretty badass! Go ahead and buy them for your kids… we all know that they’re really for you.
Check out all of the new toys below, and let us know if you’re going to be picking them up!
By the Power of Grayskull! Masters of the Universe® in Super-Deformed Glory
It was a battle for the ages – or at least the ‘80s. Pajama-clad Saturday mornings were defined by the never- ending battle between good and evil: heroic He-Man® and evil Skeletor®. Surrounded by the forces of good, He-Man was a pop culture icon of the era and currently retains this status in cartoons, comics and more.
Comic Images is tapping into that memory vault this spring is, bringing six Masters of the Universe (MOTU) plush toys to market. Five characters – He-Man, Skeletor, Beast Man®, Trap Jaw®and Battle Cat® – are rendered in Comic Images’ own classic 7-inch Super-Deformed style, featuring giant heads on tiny bodies, the popular look Comic Images innovated and for which it has become known. This will be the first time that plush versions of MOTU characters – as well as He-Man’s 30-inch iconic sword – will be available at brick and mortar stores, as well as online pop culture retailers.
“Mention Masters of the Universe at a cocktail party or BBQ and it is amazing what happens,” said Gordon. “You can almost see full grown men’s faces transform back to their youth with the memories of pretending to vanquish Skeletor with He-Man’s sword. It is a cultural touch point for 30- and 40-somethings and now they want to share it with their kids.”
MOTU Super-Deformed Plush has a suggested retail price of $9.99 – $11.99. All will be available at traditional and online retailers.
IN A GALAXY NOT TOO FAR AWAY: COMIC IMAGES EXPANDS STAR WARS® LINEFor more than a decade, Comic Images has brought beloved STAR WARS characters to fans of all ages, from Super-Deformed plush to slippers, carry-alls and more. This Toy Fair, the company is debuting its most ambitious line expansion ever, adding the following lines and products:· New STAR WARS Creatures – Four favorites requested by fans, these 10’ plush figures include Bantha, Rancor, Tauntaun and Wampa· New STAR WARS Rag Dolls – Huggable classic rag dolls to keep any fan company at work or home; including Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Stormtrooper and Wicket· New STAR WARS Blox Back Pals – Yoda and Darth Vader rendered in full size backpacks large enough to carry school books – or files and laptops. Also new – the addition of a Wampa Back Buddy to that line.· New STAR WARS Plush Vehicles – Seven inch plush featuring the Millenium Falcon, AT-AT, X-Wing Fighter, TIE Fighter and Death Star· New STAR WARS Golf Club Covers – For drivers and hybrids, featuring Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca, Stormtrooper and R2D2… and more.“Star Wars fans are the most discerning fans in the world and Toy Fair is one of the best venues at which to launch new products and show our entire Star Wars line,” said Alan Gordon, president of Comic Images. “One of my favorite things is to see someone catch a glimpse of the products for the first time. It stops them cold. They smile, they remember … and we got ‘em!”Comic Images offers dozens of STAR WARS items priced from $7.99 – $99. The line also includes slippers, hats, a Chewbacca Messenger Bag and more. (See the whole line at www.ComicImages.com.)
So what do you think? They look cute as hell and are priced right, so I expect them to do well when they hit shelves later this year!
