Tag: Variant

These Are The Most Popular Amiibo Figures

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: During an investor’s call earlier today, the big N revealed its list of the most popular Amiibo figures to date. There are really no surprises to be found here, and only the common figures even made the list (probably because there are a ton of people who have never even seen certain figures in real life). Of course, our buddy Link was the most popular character, and Mario himself was right behind him. Here’s the whole list:

Link
Mario
Pikachu
Kirby
Samus
Yoshi
Zelda
Donkey Kong
Peach
Luigi

Nice to see that Luigi made the list (though he was last of the top 10), though I wonder if that would be the case if all of the figures were readily available. Interestingly enough, Nintendo noted that 63 percent of Amiibo sales have been from North America, which may explain the photos of fully-stocked Amiibo shelves from everywhere else in the world. Europe sits at 23 percent, Japan at 11, and just 3 percent for Australia.

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata also revealed that in the near future Amiibo figures will unlock timed trials of Wii U Virtual Console games, and that those Amiibo cards that were rumoured a few months back are still in the works.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m addicted to the damned things… I own the complete top 10, and a whole lot more. Which figures are you still hunting for? Are you down with the Amiibo Cards? Sound out below!

Amiibo Wave 1

Source: The Verge

Rumor: Are Gold And Silver Amiibo Variants Incoming?

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Nobody knows what it means at this point, but in some way, shape, or form, Nintendo has thought about variant Amiibo.

NeoGAF user KT$2448 has discovered CSPIA certificates on Nintendo’s official website pointing to Silver and Gold Edition versions of the Mario Amiibo.

Nintendo is yet to comment on the findings, but if these end up being released, it’s bound to be hell for Amiibo hunters everywhere. Wave 3 figures have been hard enough to come by in stores, and any additional pre-order units typically sell within minutes. Gold and Silver Edition figures could make those Marth, Villager, and Wii Fit Trainer figures that you’re still hunting for seem common in comparison.

Are you still hunting for wave 3? What do you think of the prospect of variant figures? Speculate below, and we’ll be sure to fill you in as soon as we learn more!

CSPIA2

CSPIA1

Source: NeoGAF

Geekscape Comics: A First Look At Brian Lee O’Malley’s Variant Cover For ‘Young Avengers #1’

by Shawn Madden

Well, this is sure to be a much sought after variant right here. Brian Lee O’Malley, the mind behind Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, will be providing an awesome variant for Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s Young Avengers #1.

Source: Newsarama

Geekscape Comics: Are The New ‘New Avengers’…The Illuminati?

by Shawn Madden

Could the cast of Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers be an incarnation of Marvel’s The Illuminati? At least Skottie Young’s variant for the issue would imply this being that Black Bolt, Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic were all member of the group. And if you’re unfamiliar with the group:

The “Illuminati” was a secret organization comprised of several of the world’s most powerful heroes: Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange; Black Bolt, King of the Inhumans; Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men and mutant rights activist; Reed Richards, founding member of the Fantastic Four; Namor the Sub-Mariner, King of Atlantis; and Iron Man (Anthony Stark), founding member of the Avengers. These six men worked together for an unspecified amount of time to mold and shape the status of the superhuman world and the world around it.

Minus Black Panther each member on this cover was a member of this group. Could they be re-uniting after the events of AvX? I guess only time will tell but this is definitely an interesting line-up to put together for an Avengers title.

Source: Newsarama

Geekscape Comics: ‘Avengers Vs. X-Men’ Gets Another Hastings Deadpool Variant!

by Shawn Madden

Earlier this year, Hastings released a special variant cover for Avengers Vs. X-Men #1 in which we saw Deadpool taking bets on who was going to come out on top of the epic battle. Well, it looks like we now know who’s going to be cashing in with another special variant for issue #12!

• Extra-sized final issue!
• It’s all come down to this! The final battle—as the world burns!

Source: CBR

Geekscape Comics: Get A First Look At Skottie Young’s Marvel NOW! Variants

by Shawn Madden

Check out the Skottie Young Baby variant covers for a good chunk of the Marvel NOW! debut issues below. Thanks to the guys at Bleeding Cool for this first look at these covers. Tell your kids in advance that I am sorry for their college funds disappearing. I can’t wait to get my own hands on the Uncanny Avengers and Deadpool ones.

Uncanny Avengers

Deadpool

Fantastic Four

All New X-Men

Indestructible Hulk

Thor: God Of Thunder

Invincible Iron Man

A+X

Geekscape Comics: First Look At The Variant Covers For ‘Justice League #0’!

by Shawn Madden

This September DC Comics will be giving all of their New 52 titles “zero issues”. In Justice League #0 we will see the new Shazam’s origin story, as well as the origin of Pandora! And we should know by now that these issues will definitely be getting some variants. Take a first look at the variant covers for the upcoming issue by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado!

Source: DC

Geekscape Comics: Marvel NOW! Uncanny Avengers Launch Parties!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel is definitely making sure all comic book stores worldwide are prepared for what could be the biggest launch of the year with Uncanny Avengers Launch Parties on Wednesday, October 10th. These are set to go all day long! In addition to being the first in line to purchase Uncanny Avengers #1, the fans attending will also be able to receive special items exclusive to these parties! So, who’s ready to party?

In order to help ensure these parties are the biggest sales success of 2012, each retailer opting into this event will receive a free Uncanny Avengers Party Kit from Marvel, containing exclusive promotional materials. In order to receive this party kit, every retailer just needs to opt in though Diamond.

“There is no better time than NOW! to get excited for the kick-off title of our new initiative,” said David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice-President of Sales. “We’ve taken everything we’ve learned up to this point and are making sure all of our valued retail partners have what they need to get their fans buzzing for this event. Whether it’s advertising, promotional material, multi-tiered ordering incentives or limited edition variant covers, Marvel is committed to making sure that Uncanny Avengers #1 is their highest selling title of the year for comic ships worldwide.”

All retailers who opt into the parties will receive the following as part of the Uncanny Avengers Party Kit:

• Uncanny Avengers Postcards
• Uncanny Avengers Customizable Flyer
• Uncanny Avengers Customizable Press Release
• Uncanny Avengers Backlist Sales
• Uncanny Avengers Mini Posters
• Uncanny Avengers Promo Items
• Uncanny Avengers #1 Personalized Variant
• Uncanny Avengers Party Lithographs
• Mass media promotion around the launch of Uncanny Avengers and the associated parties
• Promotion of parties to Marvel fan base via Marvel.com, Twitter and Facebook
• An additional discount on in stock trade paperbacks
• Free Uncanny Avengers Party Tickets
• Free Uncanny Avengers Pins
• Free Uncanny Avengers in-store signage and shelf-talkers

And that’s not all! Retailers who opt in for Uncanny Avengers Launch Parties will also be eligible to order a Uncanny Avengers #1 ‘Deadpool Call Me Maybe’ Variant! From red-hot artist Mark Brooks, Deadpool is looking to fill a spot on Rick Remender and John Cassaday’s superstar lineup of heroes….but they don’t seem to be answering his calls. This one of a kind variant will have fans flocking to their stores to grab this must have cover! This November, Rick Remender & John Cassaday redefine what it means to be Earth’s Mightiest in Uncanny Avengers #1!

Let’s just say…I want two.

 

Geekscape Comics: ‘Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe’ Getting Awesome Second Print Variants!

by Shawn Madden

Have you been reading Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe? NO?! Well, you’re screwing up already. The mini-series has been flying off the shelf and is going into second print. And this one is time you may actually want to pick up some second prints. Remember those awesome variants from Siege #1, Wolverine #1 and AvX #1 that you probably didn’t get your grubby little hands on? Well, now you have a chance to get sketch variants (which are the hot thing right now) of those three issues as well as Fear Itself: Deadpool #2! Check ’em out!

Source: Bleeding Cool

Geekscape Comics: First Issue Of ‘Captain Marvel’ Sells Out. Going Into Second Print!

by Shawn Madden

Did you pick up an issue of Captain Marvelyesterday? Well you just may want to head back to the shop and get one. The first issue that is being praised which sets up Carol Danvers as a major player in the Marvel Universe has already sold out. The artwork alone is fantastic.

Marvel’s official press release:

It’s official, fans can’t get enough Captain Marvel – so much so that both Captain Marvel #1 AND Avenging Spider-Man #9 have sold out! This August, get your second chance to experience Carol Danvers’ marvelous new adventures in Captain Marvel #1 Second Printing Variant, where Carol begins her life as the new Captain Marvel! But that’s not all, as she embarks on a high-flying team-up with none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in Avenging Spider-Man #9 Second Printing Variant

While I haven’t read the issue myself I now fully plan to. So what do other critics have to say about the first issue of the title?

“Brilliant.” – Benjamin Bailey, IGN.com

“Fantastic.” – Ali Colluccio, iFanboy

“Energetic.” – George Marston, Newsarama

Don’t miss your chance! Get this issue now!

Geekscape Comics: Check Out Adam Kubert’s Variant For ‘AvX Round 8’

by Shawn Madden

Thanks to Marvel we have our first look at the variant for ‘AvX Round 8’. Cyke holding Cap’s Shield and Mjolnir? Damn it. Looks like I am buying this one.

Marvel is proud to present your first look at legendary artist Adam Kubert’s variant cover to Avengers Vs. X-Men #8 – featuring the Phoenix Five! Now that the Cyclops has declared “No More Avengers”, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are on the run! The chase comes to a head in Wakanda, as the sovereign nation becomes the target of an out-of-control Namor! Will the onslaught of the powered-up Sub-Mariner overwhelm the Avengers? The answer – and a shocking truth about the X-Men – are revealed this July courtesy of Brian Bendis and Adam Kubert in Avengers Vs. X-Men #8, exploding into comic shops everywhere, the Marvel Comics app and the Marvel Digital Comics Shop this July.

AVENGERS VS X-MEN #8 KUBERT VARIANT
Written by BRIAN BENDIS
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT
Cover by JIM CHEUNG

Geekscape Comics: Check Out Jerome Opena’s Variant For ‘AvX Round 12’

by Shawn Madden

‘Avengers vs X-Men’ comes to a conclusion with round twelve and check out this fantastic variant for the finale from Jerome Opena (Uncanny X-Force) featuring a battered Avengers and Nova!

Source: Comics Alliance

Geekscape Comics: Preview For Age Of Apocalypse #4

by Shawn Madden

Check out this preview for next weeks issue of Age Of Apocalypse! Including a look at the 50th Anniversary Spider-Man variant.

“The X-Terminated activate their secret weapon, the AOA version of THE HULK!”

Click images for larger view.

Source: CBR