Hallmark will return to Comic-Con this summer with a line up of exclusive DC Comics, Star Wars, and Simpsons products for the event to introduce enthusiastic collectors (that’s you, fanboys…) to the world of “Keepsake Ornaments”. Just in case your calendar isn’t marked yet, Comic-Con International falls on July 21-25 this year, at the San…
The third part of the puzzle falls into place as HUGO WEAVING takes on the role of The Red Skull in the CAPTAIN AMERICA film, plus here’s an amazing new collectible for any big DC fan. Oh yeah, and just what the #@#! is SUPER 8? And be sure to stay on The Point via…
We’ve all had that argument with our mothers, haven’t we? “Why do you keep all those old comics in your bedroom?” …“Duh, mom, cause they’ll be worth tons of money one day, geez!”. And your mother, frugal as she is, looks at her collection of porcelain cat figurines, and laments. “They better be!” Well, sleep…
Rabid DC fans flocked to their local android dungeons to get their pudgy fingers on the infinitely collectable ‘Blackest Night’ promo rings. Soon thereafter the DC Nationites (Nationals? Nation-Zombies?) could create their very own rainbow brigade, all for the price of a new comic. Sure not every DC loyalist subscribed to every book that came…
A copy of Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, was bought at auction for $121,000 on Friday, after 33 bids. The CGC 2.5 book was sold through ComicConnect.com and its parent site, Metropolis Collectibles. Back in March, ComicConnect sold a 6.0 graded copy for $317,200, pictured to the right. At $121,000, it…
The most impressive science fiction collection in the world— and yes, I say it’s even more impressive than the one at Skywalker Ranch– will be going on the auction block today starting at 12 noon Pacific time, and continuing tomorrow, May 1st, at 11am Pacific time. How impressive is it? Look at that photo to…
A copy of Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, was bought at auction for $317,200 on Friday, after 88 prior bids. The CGC FN: 6.0 book was sold through ComicConnect.com and its parent site, Metropolis Collectibles. There are two neat extra tidbits to this story, according to the AP story: The winning…
According to the London Daily Telegraph, a long-submerged Dalek was discovered among a ton of rubbish by a team of volunteers who were cleaning out a junk-filled pond. Well, actually, just the head and neck pieces. The all-important eye-stalk was intact, but one of the dome lights was smashed. They’ve been looking for the rest…
I was wondering what sort of licensing tie-ins could be possible for Watchmen, but here’s one I didn’t expect. Watchmen photographer Clay Enos has enlisted his Organic Coffee Cartel to produce a first-of-its-kind movie tie-in coffee. Yesterday, OCC introduced Veidt Enterprises’ “Nite Owl Dark Roast,” a limited-edition confection and collectible designed for fans and organic coffee…
Letterer extraordinaire Todd Klein has announced the release of his latest signed print, Comic Book Dreams, in collaboration with famed artist Alex Ross. This one is for comics fans of all ages. The print goes on sale this Sunday, November 30, at Noon, Eastern Standard Time at Todd’s website. Available at the same time will…
ICv2 reports that the slowing economy has led Upper Deck Company to lay off around 40 people last week. The cuts came from both its entertainment and sports divisions. Coming days after the sudden closure of WizKids, the moves signal a contracting within the collectible cards field. ICv2 also notes that “Sports card sales have…
HeroClix may live on yet. WizKids’ Brand Manager Jake Theis and Director of Brand Management and Marketing Justin Ziran are forming Piñata Games with the intent of acquiring the HeroClix Collectible Miniatures Game. To raise funds for the new effort, they have turned to the rapidly expanding Save HeroClix movements. The game first arrived in…
