Shocker Toys News
Indie Spotlight goes Mass Retail!
February 19, 2010,Indie Spotlight comic book heroes have gone mass retail! Get to a location near you and pick them up today while they last! http://tiny.cc/CGDz3 support us and repost! Next stop Toys R Us!
Indie Spotlight goes Mass Retail! here.
Pre-Toy Fair news and other for Booth#4924
February 11, 2010,Pre-Toy Fair PRs, links and other news
Funimation announces partnership with Shocker Toys
http://blog.funimation.com/2010/02/new-toys-sweet/
Big Kev's Geek Stuff Indie Spotlight 1 review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciw8hlztoGs
Countdown to Toy Fair sneaks!
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Pre-Toy Fair news and other for Booth#4924 here.
Shocker Toys at Toy Fair 2010!
February 7, 2010, Shocker Toys will be shocking the 2010 American International Toy Fair with new concepts and products that are sure to please! Ridgewood, NJ. – February 3, 2010 – Shocker Toys LLP will celebrate its tenth anniversary by exhibiting at the American International Toy Fair in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, booth #4924. Shocker Toys can be found in the new Action Figure aisle in the lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun, interactive products, samples and a great sales team. "This year, Shocker Toys looks to grow and add to our experience across a diverse range of products," said Geoff Beckett, CEO. "We are finishing great new toy lines and making fun, new concepts also. Our newly designed Indie Spotlight line will please all comic and action figure fans and our new 5” marshmallow themed designer line will expand into new markets including lines for girls as well."
Shocker Toys at Toy Fair 2010! here.
Mallows the marshmallow themed figures have gone Mass Retail
January 18, 2010, Shocker Toys new designer figures called Mallows have gone Mass Retail. The first of Shocker Toys products to go into retail at the Hastings Entertainment stores; with Indie Spotlight following in the next few weeks. Shocker Toys has grown alot since 2009 and will continue to make great toylines that will expand over the years to come. Mallows the marshmallow themed figures have gone Mass Retail here.Holiday Sales and FREEBIE at the Shocker Toys store
December 31, 2009,Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Shocker Toys and on that note we have built a few gift packs and a free Dick Tracy action figure into the store for the New Year. So make sure to check out the sales and specials before they are gone!
http://www.shockertoys.com/store.php
Happy Holidays from the Shocker Toys Staff
P.S. Keep on making suggestions for Indie Spotlight and Mallows on our forums we are listening.
And we leave 2009 with a great Customer quote for Indie Spotlight "Very cool on the #3 slot, personally, I think you guys are right on par with DC's current stuff, amazing quality...can't wait to see all the new stuff you guys do".
Holiday Sales and FREEBIE at the Shocker Toys store here.Geoff Beckett on Mr. Media Radio Wed 18th 2pm
November 17, 2009, Category: Youth Call-in Number: (646) 595-3135 Shock this! Shocker Toys CEO Geoff Beckett reveals holiday action figure plans to Mr. Media! Shocker Toys recently burst into the fully articulated action figure line including heroes, fiends, monsters, robots and other characters created by some truly unique minds. Geoff Beckett on Mr. Media Radio Wed 18th 2pm here.Indie Spotlight and Mallows at Big Apple and IN STOCK!
November 7, 2009,Shocker Toys At The 09 Big Apple Con from CrazyAlCayne on Vimeo.
Again just a reminder Indie Spotlight is available now through Haven Distributors and Shocker Toys Direct. Diamond Distributors is not selling or shipping to any stores in the U.S. So if you or your store has an order in with Diamond Distributors head over to Haven Distributors or Shocker Toys direct to re-fulfill your orders.Indie Spotlight and Mallows at Big Apple and IN STOCK! here.Shocker Toys @ Video Games Expo @ Philly convention center
October 10, 2009, Shocker Toys @ Video Games Expo @ Philly convention center here.Shocker Toys hits Wizard’s Big Apple Con and VGXPO
October 7, 2009, October 16th - 18th, Pier 94 NYC, Tribune’s Dick Tracy will make an appearance as a hyper-articulated 6” action figure in creator Chester Gould’s black and white comic strip style. Shocker Toys' booth will also highlight their new articulated designer line, Mallows, with three exclusives: A Mallow version of the CCI Guy, The Phantom with yellow/black trunks and Dethklok’s favorite rock and roll clown, Dr. Rockzo. If Dr. Rockzo isn't enough for fans of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse, Shocker Toys will also be featuring the re-release set of the now legendary Dethklok set that took the metal world by storm in 2008. Booth #321 will feature contests, giveaways, feedback and new products. Also, meet Wizard Guest Geoff Beckett, so be sure to mark it on your list of booths to visitShocker Toys hits Wizard’s Big Apple Con and VGXPO here.Nerd City interview with CEO of Shocker Toys Geoff Beckett
September 26, 2009, Nerd City interview with CEO of Shocker Toys Geoff Beckett here.Shocker Toys updates for September
September 4, 2009,We have available and (IN STOCK) Indie Spotlight Series1 comic book heroes action figures The Maxx, Scud, Kabuki, Katchoo and ShadowHawk http://www.shockertoys.com/wholesale.php A little variety on the shelves is what keeps a store above the rest and this line falls perfect in between Marvel Legends and DC Direct with everyone's favorite Indie comics in action figure form. This line is only available direct through Shocker Toys and Haven Distribution, so act now as stock is moving fast. Let your local shop know their Diamond orders are no good for indie Spotlight and to re-order through the distributors mentioned above.
We also have a few SDCC exclusive Dick Tracy, Wizard translucent exclusive Maxx figures, Phantom Designer figs, Dethklok action figures and a Rockzo Designer fig along with some Blank DIY designer figures in black or white called Mallows.
Also coming soon Indie Spotlight series2 The Tick, Dick Tracy, Wildguard, King Zombie and Jack Staff. And in Mallow form My Pet Monster, Monster In My Pocket, Madballs, Sushi Pack and more.
Shocker Toys updates for September here.Shocker Toys will be exhibiting at Monster Mania 13 Aug 21st
August 20, 2009, August 20th, 2009 –Shocker Toys will be exhibiting at Monster Mania 13 (Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ) August 21st – August 23rd.) We will be showing a few sneak peeks of our new lines and we will be selling Monster Mania exclusive toys. Along with Pro Wrestler 'The Smoke' at our table signing. JOHN ASTIN, ADAM WEST, JAMES MARSTERS, LLOYD KAUFMAN, KELLY LEBROCK, JAMES DUVALL and more...info on Monster Mania: http://www.monstermania.net/MMC13_Guests_Cherry.html Click below for full storyShocker Toys will be exhibiting at Monster Mania 13 Aug 21st here.Shocker Toys hits Wizard’s Chicago Comic-Con Booth #1333
August 4, 2009, Shocker Toys hits Wizard’s Chicago Comic-Con Booth #1333 with the ever popular Wizard Maxx exclusive, debuting Comic-Con exclusives and all of Indie Spotlight Series1. Tribune’s Dick Tracy will make an appearance August 6th-9th at the Rosemont, IL convention Center as a hyper-articulated 6” action figure in creator Chester Gould’s black and white comic strip style. Shocker Toys' booth will also highlight their new articulated designer line, Mallows, with three exclusives: A Mallow version of the CCI Guy, The Phantom and Dethklok’s favorite rock and roll clown, Dr. Rockzo. On hand will also be DIY blank Mallows in black or white and many more items.Shocker Toys hits Wizard’s Chicago Comic-Con Booth #1333 here.Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849
July 14, 2009, Tribune’s Dick Tracy will make his first appearance as a hyper-articulated 6 inch action figure in creator Chester Gould’s black and white comic strip style..jpg)
Dick Tracy responds to wrist radio and is coming to SDCC!
July 13, 2009,Updated Dick Tracy production pictures for SDCC exclusive Black and White versions.
1st Artist Mallows customs more to come for Artist Series
July 8, 2009,"Phetus" has designed two Mallow designs on one Mallow front and back. This is a 1st for Mallows and there is plenty more to come from different Artists like Phetus and the new CCI Guy by Madhatter creative. There are many more great artists in all forms of media signng aboard to do a Mallow series. Blank DIY Mallows are in stock now at the store www.shockertoys.com/store.php
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Leader of the zombies, King Zombie!
July 6, 2009, Leader of the zombies is the intelligent, Harley riding, sarcastic being known as King Zombie. Killing humans is just a sideline to his cruel methods as he seeks to find a way to open the gates permanently and take over the earth..jpg)
Series1 restock has hit home! Wizard world wrap up.
June 23, 2009, Series1 is being inventoried and getting ready to be packed up and shipped out to the many second order customers awaiting their Series 1 figures for their collections. We split our large 2nd shipment into 2 one for our new warehouse/offices in LA and one for our new offices in Summerset county NJ. New vendors will be carrying Indie Spotlight along with a few other Shocker Toys products which we will list all of them once they have the items in stock. Some such stores are Amok Time, Zs collectibles, Big Bad Toy Store, Amazon.com, Graham Crackers Comics, Astro-Zombie Comics, Midtown Comics, Imperial Quartermaster and the list keeps growing. Our new distributors that will be putting Indie Spotlight out into all the Local Comic Shops across the U.S. are Haven Distributors and Distributoys. click for more-Series1 restock has hit home! Wizard world wrap up. here.Shocker toys will be attending the 2009 Wizard World Philly
June 17th, 2009, Shocker toys will be attending the 2009 Wizard World Philly Con with The Maxx taking over Philadelphia. May 29th 2009 - NY - Wizard World returns to Philadelphia June 19th-21st and Shocker Toys will be in full force at Booth# 509 with new products showcasing and bringing big announcements, sneaks and exclusives to the event. Plus a panel, party sponsorship and our very own Geoff Beckett as a Wizard guest. Sam Keith’s MTV The Maxx Exclusive will be ready to throw down at the Wizard show, and he ain't no push over. Shocker Toys will have on hand MTV’s the Maxx fully poseable action figure with all painted highlights and his suit cast in transucent purple plastic. The Maxx will be featured with translucent purple suit parts and come with 2 heads and 3 Isz. These are limited edition figures with only 250 each produced and once gone will only become a highly sought after Indie Spotlight collectible. Click through and read more....Shocker toys will be attending the 2009 Wizard World Philly here.DICK TRACY ATTENDS SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2009 WITH SHOCKERTOYS
May 18, 2009, May 16th, 2009 NJ- Tribune’s Dick Tracy attends San Diego Comic-Con this year as exclusive Black and White action figures brought to you by Shocker Toys. This is a first for Dick Tracy to appear as hyper-articulated action figures in creator Chester Gould's black and white comic strip style. The world’s most famous detective will be available in two limited run action figures. INDIE SPOTLIGHT COMIC BOOK HEROES 6 Inch Action Figures SDCC EXCLUSIVES * Dick Tracy B&W variant figure is limited to SDCC attendees only. * Dick Tracy B&W standard figure is available at Shocker Toys Online Store and at SDCC. DICK TRACY ATTENDS SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2009 WITH SHOCKERTOYS here.Another Sell Out! And Free Comic Book Day!
May 2, 2009, What is Free Comic Book Day? Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules When your in your local participating comic shop picking up your freebies make sure to mention Indie Spotlight to them. ShadowHawk is now sold out on the ST store but available through Big Bad Toy Store and Amok Time toys. Pre-orders are now also up for Serie2 (The Tick, Jack Staff, Ignacia, King Zombie, Dick Tracy). Another Sell Out! And Free Comic Book Day! here.Maxx and SCUD figures sell out at Shocker Toys.com
April 21, 2009, The Maxx and Scud action figures have sold out in a matter of days at Shockertoys.com. No worries though you can place your pre-order now for a second shipment in June for any figures that sell out. Plus the others are not far behind so get yours now. Also in carrying Indie Spotlight are Big Bad Toy Store and Amok Time toys. Again thank you to all the supporters who made this line a reality and make sure to check out a few of the reviews and happy fans already at our forums and around the net. Click through for review links.Maxx and SCUD figures sell out at Shocker Toys.com here.It's April so that means CHILLER Theatre is here!
April 16, 2009,Shocker Toys will be attending Chiller Theatre at the Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany NJ this weekend the 17th - 19th. The guest list is huge this year as well as the dealer room packed with great deals. On hand we will have Indie Spotlight series1, Indie Spotlight series1 exclusives and more. So stop by and see us this goulish weekend!
Chiller website: http://www.chillertheatre.com
It's April so that means CHILLER Theatre is here! here.The Indie Spotlight craze has begun!
April 13, 2009,Even with delays there was no stopping Indie Spotlight from reaching their fans. The figures shipped out over the Easter weekend and are hopping into hands as we write this. Since it was announced that IS1 has come into stock order have poured in and Scud sold out as well as others approaching the same status. There is a second order coming in to re-stock ST and many new stores starting wholesale of ST products. Series2 of Indie Spotlight has already begun and will make a splash at SDCC in a big way pre-orders for Series2 will be available soon as well as all the ST SDCC exclusives.
Thank you to all who supported us. To all who doubted us you only pushed us harder to make sure we came through.
Shocker Toys CEO
The Indie Spotlight craze has begun! here.Shocker Toys has recieved Indie Spotlight Series1 Update!!
April 8, 2009,Shocker Toys has recieved and inventoried Indie Spotlight series1 figures in it's first air shipment limited order. All orders will ship out within the next few days to pre-order customers. All pre-orders are covered and some itmes may be out of stock on our store after pre-orders are filled. If that happens Big Bad Toy Store also will have IS1 in stock within the next few weeks. A second order of Indie Spotlight series1 for Toys R Us and more will be arriving in the next month or so.
We look forward to seeing your reviews and product pictures and discussions in our forums.
Shocker Toys has recieved Indie Spotlight Series1 Update!! here.Maxx and Scud exclusive action figures are in stock!
March 23, 2009,Maxx and Scud have hitched a ride to their fans via Shocker Toys. Arriving as stated they made their way to different parts of the U.S. and jumped out of their sleek packaging to strike a pose on collector's shelves! Click link below for more pics! You can order these Indie Spotlight exclusive action figures at www.shockertoys.com/store.php
Maxx and Scud exclusive action figures are in stock! here.
Toy Fair 2009 and Shocker Toys booth# 4923
February 13, 2009, Ridgewood, NJ. -- February 12th, 2009 – The fast growing toy company, Shocker Toys LLP is set to exhibit at the American International Toy Fair trade only show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center 15th-18th Feb. Shocker Toys will be set up in the new Action Figure/Urban art aisle lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun interactive products and a great sales team. Booth# 4923Toy Fair 2009 and Shocker Toys booth# 4923 here.Smokey Maxx & SCUD action figures still available to order
January 27, 2009,Get em here http://www.shockertoys.com/store.php
Indie Spotlight comic book heroes series1 leaves factory!
January 12, 2009,It has been a long journey with many bumps along the way, some even had names. We have worked hard to make a great toy line using great comic book characters, working close with the artists and watching the line come to fruition. We will also have Series 1 at NYCC, 2 Indie Spotlight exclusives and some upcoming products as Toy Fair is a week after the show. We thank everyone for their feedback and we are glad to make a great line for all collectors as we are collectors ourselves. Also in full news post is the info for retailers who ordered through Diamond comics. If you order through Haven distribution or Distributoys they are now the new distributors for IS1. There are more pictures and info inside so click below and read on....
Pay no attention to the man behind the Maxx!
December 18, 2008,
Thanks to Steve for the picture!
Pay no attention to the man behind the Maxx! here.
