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Power Rangers & Bandai part ways

 Toy manufacturer Bandai, and Power Rangers owner, Saban Brands, are parting ways after more than a quarter century of producing Power Rangers toys together. The partnership will end next year, after the current arrangement comes to an end. In a statement, via (Toy News International), Saban said: “After a successful 25-year partnership building the iconic…

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Major Marvel & DC comic anniversaries approaching

 This year, a number of long-running comic book titles reach significant anniversaries. Over the coming weeks, Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man hits issue #300; Invincible Iron Man reaches issue #600; Captain America hits issue #700; The Avengers hits issue #700; The Amazing Spider-Man will reach issue #800; and Action Comics will hit a very, very special milestone…

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Batman: Subzero heading to Blu-ray

 Yes!!! Batman: Subzero is (finally) heading to Blu-ray. The 1998 animated movie – an in-continuity spin-off from Batman: The Animated Series – is to get the HD treatment courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The news was announced yesterday, via social media in a post titled, ‘Valentine surprise’. Taking to the Warner Archive Collection’s Facebook page, the…

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Warner Bros. Mystery Minis by Funko

 Today’s I’m looking at a new range of Funko toys which have just hit shops – Warner Bros. Mystery Minis. The range includes 12 teeny tiny figures, all sealed up in blind bags. The set includes a real mix of characters, taken from Warner Bros’. current portfolio of cartoon stars and incorporates Hanna-Barbera ‘toons as…

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Action Man movie in the pipeline

 British toy line, Action Man is heading to the big screen. According to Deadline, the iconic action figure (with eagle eyes and kung-fu grip) is being turned into a movie. Muppets (2011) director, James Bobin is on board to direct the film, on behalf of Paramount. Simon Farnaby – the writer behind Paddington 2 (2017) –…

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What should I know about a comic con?

 This edition of The Great Stampede is a follow-up post to ‘Conventions 101: A guide to comic cons’. This sister-post takes a look at terminology used at conventions and by convention goers, to help break down any barriers for beginners. As with all ‘101’ posts, this is a back-to-basics guide, so please utilise this information…

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Bay for Lobo movie?

 Transformers director Michael Bay could helm the forthcoming Lobo movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the divisive director is in the frame to take on the movie, which would be based on the DC Comics character of the same name, so long as a budget can be agreed on. At present – and utilising the…

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What is Halloween ComicFest?

 This post is a follow-up to a previous edition of The Great Stampede, which provided a back-to-basics guide to Free Comic Book Day. This latest edition of The Great Stampede is taking a look at a similar event – Halloween ComicFest: What it is, when it is and what it means for comic book readers.…

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