Batman Can Now Punch Criminals in the Face and Make Ice Cubes (Kinda…)!

13 September 2011 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Epic Collectibles!, I Heart Toys

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Kotobukiya must have a good grasp on what geeks want and they delivered again with this cool Batman silicon tray. Last year, Kotobukiya released a pair of awesome Star Wars silicon trays so it makes sense that they would do this for some of their other licenses. I’m just glad it’s Batman.

Kotobukiya created a pop culture phenomenon this year with the Star Wars silicone trays featuring R2-D2 and Han Solo in Carbonite, and now that innovative kitchen product is joining forces with the iconic superheroes of the DC Comics universe! Out of the shadows of Gotham City comes the Batman Logo Silicone Tray! This sturdy tray lets you capture jelly, ice, chocolate, or cupcakes in the classic bat symbol shape of the Batman logo, perfect for making a treat for your family or spicing up a DC themed party. Great for baking and freezing, Bruce Wayne’s call sign is durable, heat and cold resistant, and oven and microwave safe. Each yellow tray has molds for four large Batman logos and three small ones, and it comes packaged in a vinyl poly bag with unique art. Use it along with the Superman logo silicone tray (sold separately) to add a “Brave and Bold” combination to meals and treats!

Considering Kotobukiya has been known for years for their incredible model kits and PVC statues, I find it odd to see them move into kitchen wares so much in the last two years, but I guess with cool stuff like this (and most likely Superman, yadda, yadda, yadda) coming out, I can’t really complain.

The Batman silicon ice tray will hit the streets in April 2012 and most likely will go for $9.99. They aren’t available yet, but expect your favorite online retailer to start taking preorders at the end of the month/October.

Collector’s Tip: There’s another Batman ice tray out on the market, but I recommend that you get Kotobukiya’s version. The other one isn’t as good and overpriced.

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I Heart Toys: Marvel Bishoujo Jean Grey Statue by Kotobukiya

22 March 2011 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Epic Collectibles!, I Heart Toys

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I find this statue to be quite awesome. Expanding on the very popular, “Marvel Bishoujo” collection designed by Shunya Yamashita, famed toy maker, Kotobukiya newest release will be featuring our favorite ginger from the X-Men, Jean Grey (AKA Phoenix). Kotobukiya already made a bishoujo version of Phoenix so this is pretty exciting to see that Jean’s old yellow and blue costume is getting some love considering its my favorite.

Having already joined the lineup in her Phoenix form, Jean Gray is back – and in her classic yellow and blue uniform! One of the most beloved heroines in the Marvel Universe and part of the initial X-Men lineup, the telekinetic Jean Gray has been perfectly depicted here in a newly reinvisioned form by master illustrator Shunya Yamashita. With her costume based on the Jim Lee design used in X-Men Vol. 2 #1, this is sure to be a fast favorite for any X-Men fan! Jean is posed in the middle of using her mental powers and her base shows her engaged in mid-air combat. The base also features elements of the X-Jet and is shown firing a missle to support Jean’s efforts! Jean even includes special clear effect parts that can be attached to the figure to simulate her Psychic Blast attack!

I really love the themed base featuring the “X-Men Blackbird” shooting out of a cloud of smoke. Beautifully designed by Shunya Yamashita and sculpted by Youhei Suzuki (Heavy Gauge), you can get your mitts on bishoujo Jean Grey in August for around 50 bucks!

Where to buy: Big Bad Toy Store

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Hoth Stuff: ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo in Carbonite & R2-D2 Silicon Ice Trays by Kotobukiya

18 February 2011 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Agents of G.E.E.K., Epic Collectibles!, I Heart Toys, Star Wars!

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This is such a simple idea yet I’m freaking out about it. Japanese figure designer/manufactuer, Kotobukiya is pretty well known around the world for their pretty awesome ‘Star Wars’ toys. Well, since last year, they have been getting into making stuff that isn’t statues or model kits such as the Star Wars lightsaber chopsticks from early last year. Well, I guess it was a huge hit because Kotobukiya will now make Star Wars silicon ice trays that will produce perfect mini ice sculptures of Han Solo in Carbonite and our favorite astrometric droid, R2-D2. Simple idea right? Well, than why hasn’t anyone made it before?! These ice trays are heat and cold resistant so you can be either on Mustafar or Hoth and you won’t need to worry about these getting damaged. It’s pretty cool considering you can fill and freeze almost anything you want. You can fill them with water to make ice for your glass of scotch or fill them with fruit punch to make mini popsicles for the little ones. You can put some melted chocolate into them and make a little Artoo chocolate that you can bite into. The possibilities are endless! Koto’s Star Wars ice trays will hit the streets in July (just in time for Summer) and will cost you less than 10 credits (when I say credits, I mean dollars) each!

I hope these are out by San Diego Comic Con. It would be pretty awesome to have for a party.

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Kotobukiya & Mega Man Gets Ready for Action!

24 March 2010 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Gamertrooper, I Heart Toys, This is Epic!

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Kotobukiya has always been infamous for making PVC statues of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Iron Man, Marvel, and random anime characters for many years now.  With the insurgence of action figures in Japan such as Kaiyodo’s Revoltech and Max Factory’s figma action figure lines, Kotobukiya (or Koto as we cool collectors call it) wants in on the action.

Koto has revealed a snazzy prototype of their first action figure which will be of the video game icon, Mega Man (or Rockman… which ever you prefer). Considering, I’m already sold based on what I see from these pictures, it is interesting to see whether or not Koto will be able to bring these action figures Stateside considering Capcom already has granted the action figure license to domestic figure producers, Jazwares. If Jazwares had their way, Koto’s Mega Man action figure will never make it to North America considering Koto’s Mega Man action figure makes Jazwares’ version look like shit. Regardless, I will be getting my hands on one once the official release is announced. It is looking like Kotobukiya is aiming for a September 2010 release. You will most likely be able to find it at figure retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store starting June/July.

Considering the love I’m showing for Koto on their new action figure line, can Koto hook a geektrooper up with a Cut Man and Ice Man action figure as well? Pretty puh-lleeaassseeee?!?!!?

[Update:] Just to please my obsession over this new Mega Man from Kotobukiya, it seems that this isn’t actually a standard action figure as originally speculated online. It turns out to be part of Koto’s “Plamo Kit”, which is generally a plastic model kit action figure. Moderate assembly, paint, and detail will be required by collectors. Mega Man Plamo Kit will be only a meager 1:10 scale (which is quite small and disappointing) and will hit the streets in September 2010. /shucks

Hit the jump to check out couple more delicious pix of Kotobukiya’s Mega Man action figure.

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Tony Starks Wants a High 5! Iron Man 2 Mark IV ArtFX

4 January 2010 Eric Kwun | Posted in: I Heart Toys

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Following the already popular Iron Man Mark III ArtFX statue from Kotobukiya two years ago, Koto is back at it again with a new upgraded version of their hit statue for the release of Iron Man 2 this year (wow, it feels weird to say this year all of a sudden…). This time around, we get a cool new statue of the Mark IV suit from the sequel. It is true that there isn’t much difference between the Mark III and the Mark IV, but its the small attention to detail that makes all the difference. The Mark IV is definitely more sleeker than its predecessor and less of the internal mechanism is exposed. Also, unlike the original which featured a less than spectacular arm down pose, the new statue features Iron Man with his hand up ready to shoot his repulsor blast. The biggest change is definitely the cool new base. Unlike the original which has a plain grey base with the logo, the new base is a bit more themed in which it was made to look like the arc reactor. Whether collector’s will buy the new Mark IV statue is up in the air, but it is definitely cool to own. Personally, I would love to pass on more of these Iron Man statues, but I will most likely regret it down the line.

Hit the jump and check out the rest of the cool photos!

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