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1/19/2023

Batman Utility Set Aimed at the ever Growing Adult Collector Market

Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? Paragon FX Group.

New York- In December NPD Groups released a report showing that “kidults” are responsible for one-fourth of all toy sales annually, around $9 billion worth, and are the biggest driver of growth throughout the industry. While this may be shocking news to some, it's common knowledge in the halls of Paragon FX Group, as is evidenced by their latest offering, the 89 Batman: Modular Utility Grapnel Set 
Arguably one of Batman's greatest gadgets, the modular utility grapnel. The multi-purpose, hand-held unit allowed for Batman to store numerous items on his utility belt yet deploy them all from a single device. The Paragon FX Group team spent a full twelve months recreating the device out of cnc machined aluminum. 

Paragon's Creative Director, Tyler Ham, explains; "We knew from the beginning that this would be one of our largest and most ambitious projects. The goal was to engineer a full-size replica that looks and feels like a real piece of Batman's tech. We wanted everything to be cold to the touch and have a real-world heft and feel." 

The limited edition, museum quality set contains a machined aluminum hand unit, grapnel utility attachment, machined brass and aluminum utility dart/grapnel hook, bolo attachment w/ fixed aircraft cable, custom equipment case with laser cut insert, and a certificate of authenticity. Designed to satisfy the most exacting collectors, the end result is a stunning, museum quality replica set that is sure to be the highlight of any collection.
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About ParagonFXGroup.Com

While Paragon FX Group is a new company, their staff is comprised of established prop makers, collectors, artists and engineers who have been active in the industry for decades. Every item replicated is the result of an exhaustive study of the original. In some cases, a given piece may be lost to history and must be rebuilt from film study, while others are reverse engineered directly from the original prop. In the end, their goal is to provide a museum quality replica of that which is seen on screen.

3/26/2021

One:12 Collective Zack Snyder’s Justice League Deluxe Steel Boxed Set (Preview)


One:12 Collective Zack Snyder’s Justice League Deluxe Steel Boxed Set

“He’s never fought us. Not us united”

Honoring director Zack Snyder’s opus vision of his film the Justice League, Mezco Toyz proudly presents Batman, Superman, and The Flash in this Deluxe Steel Boxed collector's set!

All three heroes are newly outfitted as they are seen in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. 

After being resurrected, Superman wears his Kryptonian recovery suit in black with metal tones, allowing him to regain his strength and energy. His outfit features a integrated posing wire in his cape for maximum display options. 

Batman is outfitted in an upgraded Batsuit with protection enhancements and energy absorbing gauntlets. The leather like cape has a posing wire built into it as well. 

The Flash is protected in a a specialy-made suit allowing the speedster to move at superhuman speeds without harm. 

Each member features multiple new head portraits including a heat vision head for Superman and an unmasked Bruce Wayne portrait with the likeness of Ben Affleck.

The Justice League DSB set comes complete with character-specific accessories including a Mother Box with light-up function and much more.

 
THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE JUSTICE LEAGUE DELUXE STEEL BOXED SET FEATURES:

  • Batman
    • One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation
    • Three (3) head portraits
    • Hand painted authentic detailing
    • Approximately 17cm tall
    • Seven (7) interchangeable hands including:
      • One (1) pair of posing hands (L&R) 
      • One (1) gun holding hand (R) 
      • One (1) pair of fists (L & R) 
      • One (1) pair of Batarang holding hands (L & R)
  • Superman
    • One:12 Collective body with over 32 points of articulation
    • Three (3) head portraits
    • Hand painted authentic detailing
    • Approximately 17cm tall
    • Six (6) interchangeable hands including:
      • One (1) pair of fists (L & R)
      • One (1) pair of flying hands (L & R)
      • One (1) pair of grabbing hands (L & R)
  • Flash
    • One:12 Collective body with over 30 points of articulation
    • Two (2) head portrait
    • Hand painted authentic detailing
    • Approximately 15cm tall
    • Seven (7) interchangeable hands including 
      • One (1) pair of fists (L & R)
      • One (1) pair of posing hands (L & R)
      • One (1) pair of running hands (L & R)
      • One (1) pointing hand (R)

 

COSTUME:

  • Batman
    • Cowl (affixed to head portraits)
    • Leather-like cape with integrated posing wire
    • Batsuit with insignia
    • Wrist gauntlets
    • Utility belt
    • Knee-high boots
  • Superman
    • Fitted body suit with ‘House of El’ family crest
    • Cape with integrated posing wire
    • Mid-calf boots
  • Flash
    • Fitted protection suit with integrated soft goods 
    • Lightning bolt insignia  

 

ACCESSORIES:

  • Batman
    • Three (3) Batarangs
    • One (1) Parademon rifle
    • One (1) grapping gun
    • One (1) grappling closed hook
    • One (1) grappling open hook
    • One (1) grappling hook with posing wire
    • Three (3) disc grenades
    • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
    • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
  • Superman
    • One (1) Mother Box with light-up function
    • One (1) heat vision blast FX
    • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
    • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
  • Flash
    • Five (5) Speed Force lightning FX
    • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
    • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

 
Each One:12 Collective Zack Snyder’s Justice League DSB set is packaged in a collectable tin box, designed with collectors in mind.

The One:12 Collective Zack Snyder’s Justice League Deluxe Steel Boxed Set is available for preorder at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/zack-snyders-justice-league-deluxe-steel-boxed-set.



6/12/2020

One:12 Collective Superman - 1978 Edition






One:12 Collective Superman - 1978 Edition
“You’ll believe a man can fly.”
Based on Richard Donner’s Academy Award nominated film “Superman”, the Man of Steel joins the One:12 Collective.
The One:12 Collective Superman – 1978 Edition is outfitted in his iconic suit from the film, which proudly displays the ‘House of El’ family crest and features a cape with an integrated posing wire. Two head portraits are included depicting Christopher Reeves portrayal of Superman. The Last Son of Krypton comes complete with a Fortress of Solitude base that features a light-up function which can be activated by specific placement of the included Kryptonian crystal, or via an on/off switch.
Superman comes with a range of Kryptonite accessories including a fragment which can be held in his left hand, and a Kryponite pendant with a real chain, as used by Lex Luthor in the film.
Sent to Earth from his dying planet of Krypton, Kal-El is raised by farmers Johnathan and Martha Kent who name him Clark and raise him as their own. Discovering he has extraordinary powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, Clark soon becomes his adoptive home’s first and greatest hero – Superman.

THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE SUPERMAN FIGURE FEATURES:

  • All-new One:12 Collective body with over 28 points of articulation
  • Two (2) head portraits
  • Hand painted authentic detailing
  • Approximately 16cm tall
  • Nine (9) interchangeable hands
    • One (1) pair of fists (L&R)
    • One (1) pair of flying hands (L&R)
    • Two (2) pairs of posing hands (L&R)
    • One (1) of Kryptonite shard holding hand (L)


COSTUME:

  • Fitted suit with authentic detailing as seen in the Superman movie
  • Cape with integrated posing wire
  • Waist belt
  • Knee-high boots


ACCESSORIES:

  • One (1) Fortress of Solitude base with light-up function
  • Three (3) Kryptonite crystals (activates light-up function)
  • One (1) Kryptonite fragment
  • One (1) Kryptonite pendant necklace with real chain
  • One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
  • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Each One:12 Collective Superman – 1978 Edition figure is packaged in a collector friendly tin, designed with collectors in mind.

The One:12 Collective Superman - 1978 Edition is available for preorder at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-superman-1978-edition.



4/03/2020

Toy Fair 2020: Mezco Toyz


Mezco Toyz always make such awesome toys, and their booth at Toy Fair is always a highlight. This year was no different, as you will see in this post!

Here are a preview of some of the awesome toys that they will be putting out this year:

Let's start with a look at some of their upcoming Living Dead Dolls:



We will also be getting some cool Scooby-Doo and Superman action figures:



Of course, they will give more of the always awesome One:12 Collection:



The ones I am most excited about them doing is Alien and Predator!


I'll leave you with a look at some cool dioramas that they had set-up at the event:


10/17/2019

NYCC 2019- Thursday, Part 2: The Best in Cosplay

Last time I talked about some of my favorite toys and collectibles that I saw at New York Comic Con 2019 on Thursday. Now, it's time to show you some of my favorite cosplays! There was no where near as many cosplayers on this day compared to the other three. So, as I talked about in the previously mentioned articles, I am actually glad I saved this day to just be myself, not cosplay, and just do my shopping (on top of my usual reporting of things going on). Regardless, even though there wasn't a lot, there were some really awesome ones! Here go just a few that I feel are totally noteworthy:
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 Oh my God! This cosplay was so funny and cute! I loved it and declare it my favorite variation on this dinosaur cosplay.
 What does the Black Cat think about this pic?


 I love that this Rey is a prisoner!

 There were a lot of fat Thors this year, but this one might have been my favorite!

  
 Even doggies love NYCC! This beagle dressed as Pikachu was just too freaking adorable!
It's great to see some horror being repped with this kick and awesome Wrong Turn inspired bit of cosplay!

My day ended on a high-note with this gorgeous cosplayer that was doing a most excellent April O'Neil! First she posed with this awesome Uncle Fester, then took pics with fans, including yours truly! She was all smiles and a total sweetheart. 


Did any of you attend NYCC 2019 on Thursday? If so what did you see that you liked? And, if any of you are the cosplayers featured here or know them please tell me so that I may credit you or them. Just leave comments in the comment section below.

To be continued...

11/24/2018

Interview with Sonia Harcourt: Exxxotica NJ 2018

While, the gorgeous Sonia Harcourt and follow each other on social media many times, we had never met in real life. Until, we finally did at the 2018 edition of Exxxotica NJ, at the beginning of the this month. Sonia, who was a the Inked Angels booth, was rocking a kick ass Batman Forever inspired Riddler cosplay, looking stunning, of course. On top of this, she is even cooler and sweeter in person. I got to do a little interview with her, that you can read below:

MASTER GIO: How did you get into the business?

SONIA HARCOURT: I started out doing sex work advocacy- I've always been that friend who didn't shy away from talking about sex, and my best friend (who works at a non profit LGBTQ organization) suggested I look into it. So I started an Etsy store with sex positive merchandise and some items that benefited the FSC, and got to know a lot about the industry. I thought about getting into the industry when I was younger, but was way too insecure. So you can imagine my surprise when an agency messaged me asking if I was looking for representation...I thought "Oh, that ship hasn't sailed? I'm not too old to start?" and decided to just give it a try :)

MASTER GIO: What would you say you enjoy the most about it?

SONIA: Definitely the performance aspect- I was a theatre major and a music minor, so I love putting on a show ;)

MASTER GIO: Is there anything that surprised about the biz?

SONIA: The generosity and kindness of other performers is staggering- people who have nothing but the shirt on their back would give it to you in a heartbeat if they thought you needed it...I've made some incredible friends and met some of the most genuine people here.

MASTER GIO: What turns you on?

SONIA: Talent, kindness, a sense of humor, confidence (but not arrogance), empathy.

MASTER GIO: What is it that you like about being tied up?

SONIA: I consider myself a switch but prefer to be submissive, so I guess its the idea of just giving over entirely to someone else.

MASTER GIO: You are into cosplay. What are some of your favorites that you have done?

SONIA: My two favorites are my lady Riddler (inspired by Jim Carrey's Riddler) and Satine in Moulin Rouge (I've done both Black Diamonds and Pink Diamonds).
MASTER GIO: How was Exxxotica and the Inked Awards?

SONIA: A total blast!!! Got to see old friends, meet new ones, and just get to know a lot of people.

MASTER GIO: I asked you about your Halloween plans, and you told me you had something planned every night of the month. What did you end up doing/ watching?

SONIA: I bought a wooden model of the Addams Family house and turned it into a kind of Halloween advent calendar- each window had a different movie in it, so we would watch a different Halloween/horror movie every day, starting with Hocus Pocus and ending with Halloween. :)

MASTER GIO: What are some of your favorite movies and music?

SONIA: I.m a huge movie buff so its hard to narrow it down, but all time favorite is The Princess Bride. When it comes to music I am very eclectic, so really a little of everything except extremes (like really twangy country or screaming death metal).

MASTER GIO: What projects do you have lined up?

SONIA: I had my first studio shoot with Devils Film and that just dropped this week! Super excited about that scene as I want to do more positive bisexual porn (as opposed to just forced/cuck stuff). I also did my first cam show with Cherry Pimps in LA- it was a solo shoot, and I had so much fun- hoping they will have me back next time I'm in town. :)

MASTER GIO: What do you like to do on your spare time?

SONIA: Anything with my hands- arts and crafts, home decor, costumes, playing instruments (been playing the flute since I was little).

MASTER GIO: Any final words and where can fans find you online?

SONIA: If you like perpetually dorky girls who also happen to love sex, I've got plenty of content for you! All my links can be found on fancentro.com/soniaharcourt