More Busts and Toys

I told you about the new ElfQuest busts from Dark Horse Deluxe, but there are a lot of interesting comics and cartoon-related busts and toys on the horizon that I thought I'd let you in on:

• Funko, makers of the Wacky Wobblers line of figures, is releasing a Marvin the Martian "life sized" 24" bobble-headed bank.
• DC Direct brings us the Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman statue, which fans have eagerly anticipated since the prototype was unveiled at the Chicago WizardWorld convention last August. From Tim Bruckner, the same guy who did the ElfQuest busts, the statue was made with the approval of Lynda Carter herself. It will stand 13" and is limited to 2500, so you'd better be quick!
• Bowen Designs is releasing two versions of the Wasp. The Retro Version shows her as she was originally depicted in the 1960s comics where she first appeared. The Modern Version shows her in her crime-fighting outfit. Sculpted by Jim Maddox, both are limited to 2000 unit runs.
• Diamond Select is releasing a Ms. Marvel bust based on Frank Cho's artwork for Ms. Marvel #1. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus, they are limited to a 2500 run. I am not familiar with her current incarnation, but Ms. Marvel - aka, Carol Danvers - was once absorbed by the X-Man, Rogue.

Pretty nifty collectibles, but you got to act fast!

Almost forgot: there is also a new electronic magazine and website dedicated to toy and train collecting. ToyCollectorMagazine.com is the companion site to the new electronic, downloadable, high-quality magazine. The PDF magazine is completely free and you can sign up for e-mail alerts. The site acts as a new toy portal and you can check it out now.