Merchandise!

[lespaul59]

What are some good places online to get Marvel figs? The Wal-Marts around here where I live kinda suck, but boy if I wanted Spider Man I would have no problem at all. One of the fig I'm looking to buy is the Blaze GR from Legends, I have one but I open some figs and also have a unopened one. Like I have an opened Blade and a unopened Blade.

[Morg]

Might be a good ideal to look around to see if a thread is about like here (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153321)

[lespaul59]

I gotta say I never thought about looking until I saw the products thread, my bad for not doing a search or just looking.

[Lichslayer]

Hey all! My first posting here.. altho I've been following along all the while.
First off, I'm almost 30 yo.. and have been a HUGE ghost rider fan all my life. Well since my uncle gave me my first GR comic back in the early 80's. By the time I hit 16, I had every issue and just about every appearance.. which was a pretty daunting task back then. Right about then, my dreams came true and the 2nd GR series came out.. I actually have a letter published in one of them =) I forget the issue # (sleep depravation robs the brain at the moment..)

Just thought I should let you hardcore old GR fans know there is a statue available through www.monstersinmotion.com! I pre-ordered it early last year, and I finally received it about a month ago.

http://www.monstersinmotion.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/5441


First let me say, THIS IS GORGEOUS!! Whoever did the sculpt and casting, as well as the painting, did a tremendous job! The statue is HUGE (13.5" x 10"), I didnt pay attention to the dimensions when I bought it, I just had to HAVE it. Well, I had to clear off a good portion of a display table to put it up as the centerpiece. It's also heavy as hell, feels like solid stone. This is worth, to me, at least twice what I paid for it. You guys wont be disappointed!
I'm not sure how many are being produced.. monsters in motion usually sells stuff on consignment from artists (resin kits, models, etc). The box it came in was really nice, packed perfectly.
Anyways, the picture speaks for itself. I'm SORRY if this was posted elsewhere, tho I didnt see it! Enjoy guys!

http://www.monstersinmotion.com/catalog/images/anim/ghoststatue1lg.jpg

[FlameHead]

Welcome to the hype indeed! I hope you visit out little section often. We don't bite... but we do pursue vengeance.

You got a letter in a 2nd series comic? Awesome! That means I've read words by you before this post. I love the letters section of the comics. It gives you more insight into the characters and those who develop them. Let us know which one it was, when you remember.

Man... I wish I could afford that statue. It looks so awesome. I was jealous when BG got one and now I'm jealous of you. I need to get rich... and soon..

[BIGGUN]

welcom Lichslayer...good to see another "old timer" here on the GR boards...heh

yeah i dig the statue as well....but i feel i should have waited for the Black Chrome edition. that was supposed to be done in very limited numbers.
Randy Bowen did the statue....and its a beauty! you can go to this site for more info about his other statues/busts

http://www.bowendesigns.com/exe/

[Lichslayer]

wow a black chrome one???? HELL.. I'll get that one too if it's still available heh.
Ghost rider statues... A VIDEO GAME... anda movie.. I swear I'm waiting to wake up and tell my gf about the awesome dream I'm having! This cant be real!!! heheh

Oh, and the issue... *thinks HARD* I dont have all the comix here.. they're at my parent's house. If I move them here, my gf will kill me cuz I got a whole closet full of old vampirella mags here as it is....

I think it was issue #20 or 21. if anyone has em handy, look for a letter by Lee Barker. =)

[Lichslayer]

definitely issue #21.. I remember the cover now.

http://image.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/fullsize/35314339256.21.GIF


Got a letter in the back of that one =)

[FlameHead]

One of the coolest covers of that entire run, I might add.

I'll definatly have a look at the letter. I'm interested to see what you commented on... or questioned.

[FlameHead]

Here's the crome version...

http://www.iconusa4.com/online/Images/Bowen_Images/ghostrider_chrome_lg.jpg

[Lichslayer]

damnit I want the chrome one too =P where do I get ahold of it?? Or is it not released yet?

[FlameHead]

I found that picture on this website...

http://www.iconusa4.com/online/bowen_Ghost_Rider_Chrome.htm

It says they're in stock.

[Lichslayer]

woohoo! They're instock , minus the one I just ordered ;) Thanks!

[knighted]

definitely issue #21.. I remember the cover now.

http://image.milehighcomics.com/istore/images/fullsize/35314339256.21.GIF


Got a letter in the back of that one =)

Thats a good example of one of the things I disliked about grII. It seemed like every other cover they showed gr getting his ass beat. I know that grI was more powerful than grII but they still didn't have to show him getting his ass beat so much. It wasn't the kind of thing that made one proud of their favorite character, or at least the character that looked like their favorite character. :confused: :bomb:

[FlameHead]

Thats a good example of one of the things I disliked about grII. It seemed like every other cover they showed gr getting his ass beat. I know that grI was more powerful than grII but they still didn't have to show him getting his ass beat so much. It wasn't the kind of thing that made one proud of their favorite character, or at least the character that looked like their favorite character. :confused: :bomb:

I think the point they were trying to make (and one of the things I love most about GRII) was that he was impossible to kill. He had an extreame unwillingness to die, no matter how badly he was beaten.

[BIGGUN]

Exactly FH...hes like the Terminator in that sense. no matter what is thrown at him he keeps on coming like a force of nature...
that was one of the cool aspects of GR....a being that could get ripped to shreds and still come at his opponent(s) w/ fierce anger and hate. that alone is a pretty terrifying idea

[Lichslayer]

I'm looking at issue #21 of GRII...

But, no letters by Lee Barker..

We got..

Dewain E. Peek, Neil McAllister, Jesse Mumford, Shaun Padden, and Michael Todd "Twilley" Hagley.

Maybe another issue?

Crap, really? <think think> I was sure it was 21, not sure why. I'm going to have to stop over at the parent's and steal my closet back =) It's got to be before that issue then. Did you look at any of the others around #21?

[knighted]

I think the point they were trying to make (and one of the things I love most about GRII) was that he was impossible to kill. He had an extreame unwillingness to die, no matter how badly he was beaten.

If that was the point they were trying to make, than I feel better about the whole thing, but not great, it just seems demeaning to constantly show him like that. I swear, when I was buying the ketch issues and I would see a cover like that, my first thought would be that those guys have no respect for gr. Every now and then is one thing, but it happened a lot. Maybe it is as your saying but it just seems there could have been a better way.

[Lichslayer]

ok, I found the issue.. It was actually lucky #13... which has an even cooler cover =)
http://image.milehighcomics.com/istore/thumbnails/35314339256.13.GIF


My letter was:

"To the great editors of Ghost Rider,
First of all, I want to thank you for bringing back one of the most unique titles that Marvel has ever created. I know that I am not the only person that feels this way. This chain of his is an awesome weapon, but he's getting carried away with it. One of the things that made Zarathos a hit was his hellfire ability. But he also overdid it a bit. Add the hellfire into the new demon's arsenal, and it will ensure his success.
About issue #9: Zodiak? Didn't Zarathos fight a guy named that in the old series? G.R. seems to be taking over Danny's life, forcing him into a transformation against his will -- just like Zarathos forced Blaze all the time. G.R. is causing a drastic personality change in Danny. The million dollar question is: Is it for the better or the worse? But to top off the issue; NIGHTMARE! DOCTOR STRANGE! And a guy that I'd bet is Johnny Blaze! I'd say we're looking at a serious incorporation of the old series into the new. This is certainly going to heat things up for 'ol bone head, isn't it? Keep up the good work, and whatever you do, I'll keep reading. "

Their response:

"Whatever we do...? We certainly hope so, Lee, 'cause wait till you see what we do next issue! Trust us -- it ain't pretty!"


I guess I was being a bit nostalagic and whining for the old Zarathos heh.. But that was before they even showed that it wasnt Zarathos, but a different demon in itself. I need to bring home my closet full of crossovers and such.. Was amazed to find that most of the older GR comics were in damn good shape, even the marvel spotlight #5 and up were all in great shape. Wonder what these will be worth after the movie comes and goes.. I remember my TMNT #1 1st ed selling for quite a bit after the movie.. NOT that I'd sell any of these. Anyways enough rambling for me.


edit: This probably belongs in the comics section.. sorry all.

[Riding Ghost]

ok, I found the issue.. It was actually lucky #13... which has an even cooler cover =)
http://image.milehighcomics.com/istore/thumbnails/35314339256.13.GIF


My letter was:

"To the great editors of Ghost Rider,
First of all, I want to thank you for bringing back one of the most unique titles that Marvel has ever created. I know that I am not the only person that feels this way. This chain of his is an awesome weapon, but he's getting carried away with it. One of the things that made Zarathos a hit was his hellfire ability. But he also overdid it a bit. Add the hellfire into the new demon's arsenal, and it will ensure his success.
About issue #9: Zodiak? Didn't Zarathos fight a guy named that in the old series? G.R. seems to be taking over Danny's life, forcing him into a transformation against his will -- just like Zarathos forced Blaze all the time. G.R. is causing a drastic personality change in Danny. The million dollar question is: Is it for the better or the worse? But to top off the issue; NIGHTMARE! DOCTOR STRANGE! And a guy that I'd bet is Johnny Blaze! I'd say we're looking at a serious incorporation of the old series into the new. This is certainly going to heat things up for 'ol bone head, isn't it? Keep up the good work, and whatever you do, I'll keep reading. "

Their response:

"Whatever we do...? We certainly hope so, Lee, 'cause wait till you see what we do next issue! Trust us -- it ain't pretty!"


I guess I was being a bit nostalagic and whining for the old Zarathos heh.. But that was before they even showed that it wasnt Zarathos, but a different demon in itself. I need to bring home my closet full of crossovers and such.. Was amazed to find that most of the older GR comics were in damn good shape, even the marvel spotlight #5 and up were all in great shape. Wonder what these will be worth after the movie comes and goes.. I remember my TMNT #1 1st ed selling for quite a bit after the movie.. NOT that I'd sell any of these. Anyways enough rambling for me.


edit: This probably belongs in the comics section.. sorry all.

Hey!!! that was an awesome letter. I wrote similar letters to them on the same subject, but mine were never published. I used to read all the letters pages and I just know that when I read your letter I was glad as hell at least someone with the same train of thought as mine was getting through.

Don't worry about whining for Zarathos, I still do it, although I try to pace myself :)

Yep I never got any of mine published in vol.2 but I did in vol.1 #72. It was the one with the statue falling toward GR on the cover. The name's Lee Ferguson, the last letter on the Ghost Writers page. I was basically saying that GR was better than Spider-man....they didn't like that. I recall thinking, damn the freaking writters of GR like SM better, that sucks!

BTW, good name, you must be a really cool guy :up:

[Lichslayer]

Hey!!! that was an awesome letter. I wrote similar letters to them on the same subject, but mine were never published. I used to read all the letters pages and I just know that when I read your letter I was glad as hell at least someone with the same train of thought as mine was getting through.

Don't worry about whining for Zarathos, I still do it, although I try to pace myself :)

Yep I never got any of mine published in vol.2 but I did in vol.1 #72. It was the one with the statue falling toward GR on the cover. The name's Lee Ferguson, the last letter on the Ghost Writers page. I was basically saying that GR was better than Spider-man....they didn't like that. I recall thinking, damn the freaking writters of GR like SM better, that sucks!

BTW, good name, you must be a really cool guy :up:

Thanks! I like to think I'm pretty cool anyways :p Us Lee's are gonna take over, watchout!

On another note, and actually ON TOPIC, I got my Chrome GR Statue today! It's gorgeous! When my marvel issued GR Statue shows up, I'll haveta bust out all my GR paraphanelia and take a big old pic of my collection heh.

Rock on Guys

:ghost:

[FlameHead]

We certainly hope you will take a few pics for us. As much as I hate drooling and feeling jealous, I wanna see some.

[Mr Nick]

We all know there are going to be toys/figures/t-shirts etc. etc. So, what would you like to see available to buy from your local toy store/comic emporium?

How about replica hellcycle/chopper bikes for the kids and maybe a limited edition fully working replica for big boys with very deep pockets?

Darth Vader style voice-changing skull masks?

Replica leather jackets?

Johnny Blaze wigs?

Ghost Rider the flamethrower?

Whaddya think?

:eek:

[Abe]

i want to see replique's of the chain links. not too small, not too large, but man, so very sweet.

[Uncanny Orb]

Leathers would be cool.

[Vartha]

Didn't they have a Ghost Rider Leather jacket already out? I know there's one with GR's head on the back, but, I thought they had one like Blazes old jacket.

[BIGGUN]

Didn't they have a Ghost Rider Leather jacket already out? I know there's one with GR's head on the back, but, I thought they had one like Blazes old jacket.


sortve...the store at marvel.com had one up for pre-order but cancelled it for some unknown reason. guess they didnt get enough orders i suppose but its also possible they could put it up again once the movie comes out.
the jacket did have that trademark white stripe on the chest but it also had the spikes on the wrists and shoulders like the 90s version.

[The Hellrider]

If they can have Hulk and Thing hands, there must be a Ghost Rider head...

Contains:
1- rubber Ghost Rider skull mask
1- 16 oz. bottle of lighter fluid
1- Special Edition "Johnny Blaze" Zippo lighter.


Not only would this decimate the fanboy legions, but it would create a ****storm on CNN as well:D

[FlameHead]

There's some picks of the costumes, including a leather jacket, located in the costumes thread... if you're interested: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172009

As for merchandise... I would LOVE to have everything possible but my bank account can not afford it. Therefore, I don't even want anything made. That way, I don't have to see the things I can not have.

Except for comics. I want a run, not a 6 issue mini... wait, AND a 6 issue mini.

[Riding Ghost]

sortve...the store at marvel.com had one up for pre-order but cancelled it for some unknown reason. guess they didnt get enough orders i suppose but its also possible they could put it up again once the movie comes out.
the jacket did have that trademark white stripe on the chest but it also had the spikes on the wrists and shoulders like the 90s version.

Ok, after an exhaustive search of my GR archives I found the pic of the jacket from the marvel store. I like the jacket, in fact I ordered it and never recieved anything but a apology note that stated it was not available. I've never posted a pic, so I hope this works. If its not a pic, follow the link.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/rdrghst3/gmedia.jpg

[BIGGUN]

yeah...thats the one!
i can see just fine RG.
maybe they will bring it back next year when the movie is about to be released...or maybe after.

[Riding Ghost]

yeah...thats the one!
i can see just fine RG.
maybe they will bring it back next year when the movie is about to be released...or maybe after.

Yeah, thats what I was thinking, guess I'll get it then :)
Although I'm not the biggest fan of the medallion, I thought it was cool the inside lining of the jacket had the medallion on it.
It looks similar to the jacket in the promo pic minus the detail and chest flap. I suppose any jacket released for sale would be the movie version and not this one though. I still think they should've included the blaze detailing in the movie jacket, if they didn't like the pronounced white of the detailing they could have put the detailing in a different shade of black or something, made it blend better. It would look cool, pay homage to Blaze series and seperate the jacket from your standard run of the mill biker jacket, after all GR is not your standard run of the mill biker.

[FlameHead]

There's a good chance that we'll see a whole biker line of clothing; jacket, chaps, cloves... all kinds of stuff. That is, of course, on how big the movie turns out to be. I mean, this may do for bikers what Fast and the Furious did for Car people.

I personally can't wait to see what toys come out of this...

[The Geek Vault]

I want action figures. One with like a head change thing where like you can either press a button and the head changes from Jonny Blaze to Ghost Rider Head. Also I want there to be stunt sets like one where there's the leap o faith

[The Geek Vault]

OOO maybe one where the eyes and fire on the skull light up for the pentancle stare.

[FlameHead]

Any special touches like that in the toys would be great. I really like that idea of the head changing... but I think it would be hard to do.

[Carter-SL]

with the leap of death do you think it will come with the whole carnival?

[totalpackage59]

Hope the leap of Death comes with a ring that you can set fire to just like they did at Bacchus Marsh (carnival)

[Hartigan]

cool

[Shockdingo]

So is it confirmed that we get action figures? I hope they don't cop out :(

[BIGGUN]

So is it confirmed that we get action figures? I hope they don't cop out :(


yup...this was mentioned several times when they were talking about the merchandise for GR. Avi Arad also mentioned something about a remote control hellcycle...that should be interesting.

[Shockdingo]

That is the best news I've heard all day! :D

[FlameHead]

yup...this was mentioned several times when they were talking about the merchandise for GR. Avi Arad also mentioned something about a remote control hellcycle...that should be interesting.

I'm pumped about the remote control idea. I used to lvoe those things when I was a young lad. I hope its' not one of those corded kinds though.

(Damn, having to reply to all this stuff again is annoying... but, tha'ts life)

[FlameHead]

Our first new piece of Merchandise from the flick...

http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/ccswag4.jpg

Found here: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/comicconnews.php?id=10426

[InVictus]

http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/gallery/albums/album10/Card_Game_Shirt_Back.jpg
Hey MarvelMovies, is that image from a trading card? Seems amazig art!
And the logo reminds me so much Midnight Sons one...
Where can i find the art? Who's the author?

[FlameHead]

Grrr on new threads for things that can go in old threads...

Merchandise Thread...
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182207

Nice shirt though.

[InVictus]

Gh!Sorry FH...
Maybe some mods can merge..

[FlameHead]

No worries. We'll get it done later. I converse with one of the mods about this section quite often.

[FlameHead]

See Invictus, no worries on the mergin'... it's done.

By the way folks, for those who haven't seen yet, MM has some images of new Ghost Rider stuff posted on his website; http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/GRMain.html

Stuff like this...
http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/gallery/albums/album10/Poster_Video_Game.thumb.jpg

[FlameHead]

Yeah, it's strange that they have those things for the game... but I guess gaming is huge business and an excellent source of further promotion.

I wish Ghost Rider had it's own site though... not one of those Sony side sites. Something full like the Blade:Trinity one or something would be much better.

[FlameHead]

I certainly hope they give us the site we all want...

... and yes, that's the site. I spent a lot of time on the forums there once apon a time... before I actually saw the movie. I didn't want to go back after that.

[FlameHead]

True enough. They're both geeks like us, that's why.

Goyer, Renolds, Beil and Snipes all answered questions in their own forums actually. The funny thing is Snipes used to answer questions both as himself... and as Blade. He's one strange dude. Method acting...

[FlameHead]

I know, picturing somebody else as Blade is not easy... and it's not going to be easy to take when first seeing it.

Renolds thread is freakin' hilarious actually. He's one sarcastic dude and his use of vulgarity is quite inventive. It's a good read if you have the time.

Goyer's comments were quite insightful too though, after seeing the movie, I've always said "If Goyer spent more time workin' on the flick rather than talking about it in the site, we probably would have had a good movie"

[hellfiremaster]

I hope the GR stunt set is like the old Evel Kenievel sets. The ones with the crank that you revved really fast and you pointed them at the cat. :ghost:

HFM

[Vartha]

Bwhaha After I got tired of the Kenievel Rocket Cycle, I blew it up with firecrackers, man that brought back memories lol

[BIGGUN]

who knows, they may actually make that again....only this time you are SUPPOSED to light your Johnny Blaze figure on fire...heh

[FlameHead]

Hahahah!!

:)

Although, I thought Blade: Trinity was a pretty good movie..

I need to see it again though...

I only saw it once, and that was a few nights before opening weekend, and I was so excited to get the pass and to actually get into the theater.. I could've seen House of 100 Corpses (1/10 to me) and thought it was awesome.

I had a pass for Hellboy too, but I couldn't even get in the theater, there were so many people... for Blade, showed up nice and early to assure my spot.

Reynolds was the best part of BT I think, I'll definitely have a look at his thread.

The DVD watch of B:T was much better. I wasn't impressed the first two viewings in theatre though. Hellboy is Awesome. Ron was made to play that role.

On a note more related to the thread. These Mega Morph toys come out this month...

http://69.93.119.2/photosSHTC/data/658/DSCN3100.JPG

I was trying to find a better pic of the Ghost Rider one.

[hellfiremaster]

Hey look I was going to suggest Ghost Rider condoms..

you know.. to take care of the "Penance Squirt"

HFM :ghost:

[The Hellrider]

Ewwwww....that's just wrong:eek:

:p

[FlameHead]

Wrong indeed.

Would they be on fire?

[FlameHead]

The sad thing is, if I seen Ghost Rider Condoms, I'd buy them.

[Hellcycle2000]

I wouldnt mind seeing a MARVEL LEGENDS version of ghostrider, with changeable heads & spikes. I already have the 2nd version & a GR twist & wind

http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/71116.jpg
http://www.toybiz.com/image_dump/72067.jpg

[Mr Nick]

Oh man, that bike sucks!

:down

[Vartha]

http://www.marvel.com/toybiz/legends/previews/71116.jpg
Back in the early 70's when the original stingray bikes were out, they made these handle bars with a half circle cross bar, I took a bottom of a Webber type grill and turned it upsidedown and put it on the handlebars, and even had two lights on it, I had the hole bike black with a sissy bar in back. Man I wish I had a pic of that bike, it looked sooo cool.

[Vartha]

I had that bike looking almost exactly like that hellcycle, I was a GR nut back then.:D

[WiscoD]

How about Ghost Rider Flaming shot glasses???? That would serve two purposes. 1)Amaze your friends with you impression of Ghost Rider when you screw up the flaming shot and set your head on fire:ghost: ...2) Amaze the doctors at the burn ward with your dead-on impression of liam neeson in Darkman:doom: (it was funnier in my head)

[FlameHead]

LoL. I like shots as much as the next guy... but Darkman, I do not want to be.

BIGGUN has that figure, and said that you could take the front "thing" off the bike.

So, that'd make it a little more normal... the shield removal and all.

That bike sounds a little odd, Vartha, grill and all.

I have that figure as well and yes, you can take off the front shield. It did take me several months to actually open it though. I was going to leave it in the package... but decided against it one night while wanted to play with it.

I love the thing actually. Ghost Rider looks so freakin' awesome and you can even move his bottom jaw up and down.

[WiscoD]

Well my buddy is entered in a race tomarrow, and all of us will be sporting our GR tees and hats we got at the con last month(TEAM BLAZE represent!!!!) except for one guy whos going to wear his INMATE shirt he got at the View Askew booth... DANG HIM ALL TO HECK!!!! So i think ill buy him a few FLAMING shots tomarrow night to see if i can turn him into THE SPIRIT OF EMBARESSING DRUNKENESS!!:ghost:

[FlameHead]

Damn, that's today right? I was going to tell you to take some pictures of all you guys sportin' the GR gear. That would be a great pic to post here?

[WiscoD]

OK, so i have my buddies girlfriends best friend sleeping in my bed. Shes from Finland, and i can barley understand what the heck shes saying.(if anyone has dated a chick from europe, you know that when they speak english, ITS ENGLAND ENGLISH) but heres the cool part......shes wearing nothing but my Ghost rider t-shirt i wore all day yesterday... now thats cool and gross at the same time.. id take a pic but, um...no.....as far as "operation, get my buddy drunk and turn him into the spirit of embarassing drunkeness...um...dont ask..lets just say that backfired. BTW we did look pretty cool wearing our GR Ts during my buddies race...sorry no pics...

[WiscoD]

As for the buddy who raced ...they took 6th place in a outrigger race(looks like a canoe with a thingy attached to it. But again, we looked cool wearing the GR gear.Sorry no pics(although im tempted to take a pic of ....whatever her name is in the GR tee). i better not

[FlameHead]

LOL. 'Whatever her name is'. Your have a lovely foreign lady sleeping in your clothes (Ghost Rider clothes none the less) and you don't even know her name.

Too bad you didn't get any pics of the event though. Sounds like you had a ball.

[WiscoD]

Ok. heres the update.her name is Sauna.. i guess Sat night i called her sandra a few times, but hey, we were both drunk.. anyway heres the real BBBAAADDD part...SHE STILL HAS MY GHOST RIDER T-SHIRT!!!! Luckly shes staying with my buddy and his girlfriend while shes here in the states.. So i have about 2 1/2 weeks to get it back from her.. But enough of my personal life..... Flamehead, still lovin the new site. MSJ , theres no such thing as too much merchandise. And lastly, Marvel, pppllleeeaaassseee find the GR cameos. We all need a taste of GR to get us amped up to buy the merchandise.

[Mr Nick]

I've had Ghost Rider on his bike sitting on my desk for years. Some people are impressed. Some think I'm weird. I'd like a brand spanking new one from the movie though.:(

[FlameHead]

Oh yeah, I can't wait to see some of the figures that come out from the movie.

I think I'd be tempted to buy 2 figures... to keep one in the coverings of the plastic and wrapping, and take the other out cause "Touching is good"

I have a Hulk figure that I bought and never opened as well...

:D

I almost did buy two of them beforoe thinking that was a pretty silly thing to do. I mean, the only reason why I would keep it in it's package is because it may be worth money someday. After thinking about it, these things are never going to be worth anything because they're so mass produced. So, I opened it... and I'm very happy for doing so. It so freakin' awesome.

[FlameHead]

Was lookin' on Wizards website and found these neat things. If you're into snowboarding... this is the shizznit.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/wizarduniverse_1858_66173193
http://store.yahoo.com/wizarduniverse/aug054000.html

http://store1.yimg.com/I/wizarduniverse_1858_74690077
http://store.yahoo.com/wizarduniverse/aug054004.html

[BURNFOREVER]

Damn!

Nice find, FH! I´m really mad about these GR stuff. I have myself plenty of them, but i have to do magic, because the freakin´things are hard to get in Brasil.
Anyway, fine addition to my GR Archives.
:ghost: :ghost: :ghost: :ghost: :ghost:

[Mr Nick]

Boy, I wish I was good at snowboarding.:cool:

[InVictus]

Really good arts there :ghost:

[FlameHead]

Yeah, I really like it... especially that helmet. It looks pretty awesome.

I can only imagine what kind of neat stuff is going to come out as this movie progresses...

[Mr Nick]

Watching Nic Cage in the leather jacket got me in a biker kind of mood. I'd like to see Ghost Rider belt buckles and bandannas. Maybe a custom leather jacket with spikes too.:ghost:

[White_Howling]

Oh man, that bike sucks!

:down

yeah what da hell did they do to his bike

[FlameHead]

Made it cool and unearthly.

[Mr Nick]

Wait! Let me set the record straight 'cause I think wire's may have gotten crossed. I love the new, movie hellcycle. I hate the toy one that White Howling's referring to, from Vartha's post on the 5th August.

Or were you really saying you liked the toy one, Flamehead?

I'm confused.

:confused:

[WiscoD]

Im thinking that when it comes closer to the release of the movie, we will see better quality figures and tie-ins than were seeing now. some of whats currently available is great, but others are not. I diggin on the snowboard. Never saw that one before.. Just in case anyone cares, as of now i still dont have my Ghost Rider T-Shirt back from that evil harrlot from Finland.God i hate Finland right now.

[Vartha]

lol just think Wisco, you have a fan in another country :D

[FlameHead]

Wait! Let me set the record straight 'cause I think wire's may have gotten crossed. I love the new, movie hellcycle. I hate the toy one that White Howling's referring to, from Vartha's post on the 5th August.

Or were you really saying you liked the toy one, Flamehead?

I'm confused.

:confused:

Oh, I getcha now. While I didn't hate the toy cycle, I don't find it nearly as awesome as the movie cycle. The shield on the front of the thing looks really weird but, like I said, I don't hate it.

[FlameHead]

Just found this interesting T-Shirt...

http://www.spunoutonline.com/images/fas2010.jpg

Found it here: http://www.spunoutonline.com/product_info.php/cPath/63/products_id/10000133

[Mr Nick]

Got to have a voice-changing skull mask, like the Darth Vader one. It sell well come Halloween for sure. Just imagine answering your door to find a four foot tall Ghost Rider pointing his spiked fist at you and growling "GIVE ME CANDY OR TASTE MY VENGEANCE!"

:)

[Uncanny Orb]

Ghost Rider temp tattoo's to wear at premere!

[FlameHead]

I'd probably spend money on both of those suggested items... more so the Halloween stuff though. I'd love to go as Ghost Rider this year.

[Lord Valumart]

out of interest....are TB doing a toy line on this, or will GR be another marvel movie not to get a fig made?

[BIGGUN]

out of interest....are TB doing a toy line on this, or will GR be another marvel movie not to get a fig made?


yup...thats what ive been hearing. 6" figures, remote control hellcycles and possibly a deluxe 12" figure from the Marvel Studios line.
and thats just stuff i heard about....im sure there will be more.

[Jamie Madrox]

I imagine TB will do a 12'' Marvel Studious version of GR, but I don't know about a toy line. I'm hoping for a 12'' GR figure. That'd be totally radical!

[BIGGUN]

I imagine TB will do a 12'' Marvel Studious version of GR, but I don't know about a toy line. I'm hoping for a 12'' GR figure. That'd be totally radical!


6" toy line is in the works...thats already a definate. that will happen for sure...and if sales are good im sure the 12" will follow.
also add to this the video game as well...

[Lord Valumart]

6" toys?

YEH!!!

[Mr Nick]

Tell you what. I'd really love one of those insanely detailed maquettes that have been done for Terminator and Hellboy. A Ghost Rider one, preferably sat astride the hellcycle, would be out-freakin-standing.:eek:

[Jamie Madrox]

6" toy line is in the works...thats already a definate. that will happen for sure...and if sales are good im sure the 12" will follow.
also add to this the video game as well...

Sweet! I didn't know that! I hope the 12'' will happen too. The game I knew about though.

Sweet, thanks for the info homie! :)

[Uncanny Orb]

I'm hoping for a statue with the movie bike.

[Jamie Madrox]

That'd be sweet! I'd buy it. :ghost:

[Triligors]

Hoping it doesn't go the Daredevil route, and doesn't get any merchandise except for the GBA game. I had Daredevil X-Box on pre-order and MSJ I think said there was at one time or another action figures as well. But, none ever saw the light of day. So, hopefully this won't happen again.

[FlameHead]

Tell you what. I'd really love one of those insanely detailed maquettes that have been done for Terminator and Hellboy. A Ghost Rider one, preferably sat astride the hellcycle, would be out-freakin-standing.:eek:

Freakin' right it would but... the only problem I see in those is the fire. It's really hard to do it in all aspects of creation really. I mean, look at this fairly new one...

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0504_dstgr_sm.jpg

While it's awesome, I find that the fire looks like he's sportin' a receeding hairline. I'm not sure if you can notice it here but up close it looks kiinda strange.

[FlameHead]

Ghost Rider toys for pets? Interesting...

JAKKS Pacific Signs Master Licensing Agreement to Produce Pet Products Based on Marvel Properties

MALIBU, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK) has signed a Master licensing agreement with Marvel Enterprises, Inc. to develop and market products based on Classic and Movie Marvel Characters for categories including dog accessories, cat accessories, pet food and pet tents. The agreement covers products marketed under JAKKS' new pet division, JPI(TM). The products are expected to ship to retailers nationwide in Spring 2006.

JAKKS Pacific currently has rights to produce Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM) and other products based on Marvel properties. The new agreement includes classic and movie characters including, Spider-Man, X-Men, Hulk, Iron Man, Ghost Rider, Daredevil, Captain America and Fantastic Four.

Jack Friedman, Chairman and CEO, JAKKS Pacific, Inc., states, "Blockbuster movies drive sales of licensed products, and Marvel has one of the best portfolios of top entertainment brands. Pet owners regard their pets as an integral part of the family, and this drives the sales of licensed pet products. We believe that pet owners will choose the Spider-Man squeak toy or Fantastic Four snacks for their pets as an alternative to generic commodity versions."

Tim Rothwell, President of Marvel's Worldwide Consumer Media Group Division, adds, "We are excited to expand into this category with JAKKS Pacific and to be able to offer pet toys, accessories and more based on our Marvel classic and film properties. Our high-profile, globally-known characters are an ideal match for JAKKS' pet product line, and we are confident that their vision will result in yet another successful line of Marvel-licensed products."

JAKKS Pacific expects to begin shipping the new Marvel pet products in 2006 to retail locations nationwide.

Source; http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20051018005100&newsLang=en

[RedIsNotBlue]

The Hellcycle looks very much like the movie version. Could that be Ghost Rider's final look?

http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/mr-pretoyfair-05/IMG_0366.JPG

[InVictus]

If that is really similar to the final look of GR head it seems ok to me...they gotten right the eyes... the proportions of his body are a little strange, but maybe it's the photo POW.

[Tissues]

Oh, wow. That looks neato! I think that's close to what the final look is 'cause the jacket looks similar...

[logan_weapon_x]

It's just the photo, his arms are holding onto extended handle bars.

[totalpackage59]

That is just wicked, cant wait for the real thing to go on sale

[deathshead2]

The bike is cool but why does gr look so short?

[craigaat]

It's the angle of the photo

[BIGGUN]

very cool lookin statue....very eager to see the final painted version.

speaking of toy previews there was an interesting rumor posted on the Raving Toy Maniac forums. seems that someone who suscribed to a special retailer's catalog for Toys R Us listed that the Ghost Rider movie line will also have a "build your own figure" pack in like what Toy Biz did for the Marvel Legends line (build your own Sentinel, Galactus, ect). seems to me the only character that would need a 18" version would be Mephisto....either that or it could be a build a properly in scale Hellcycle.
hopefully we might hear more about this in a few weeks...

[FlameHead]

Yeah, that's pretty freakin' cool. The final version should be sweet... and something else to add to my buy list. Damn, next year is gonna be freakin' expensive.

I'm hope your rumour is true BG. That sounds like yet another great thing to add to my collection. I likes buildin' things...

[NDX]

Dammit, I really hope I get a job as a teacher right away, because when I do I am buying damn near every GR statue I can get my bloody hands on. Especially this one. That front wheel is just unreal.

[Mauser9910]

It's just the photo, his arms are holding onto extended handle bars.

Oh ok, now I can see a really tiny hand. I thought at first his arm was merged into the Hellcycle. :o

[Mr Nick]

Helloooooooooooo!!!

Now that's exactly what I was hoping for! Master Replicas do some pretty cool stuff.
:up:

[Uncanny Orb]

Looks amazing! Guess I better put up some more shelves in my den.

[Vartha]

Sweet! Can't wait to that in color

[Retroman]

Looks cool. Is that merchandise for the movie?

[FlameHead]

It's definatly the movie version bike, so I would say yes.

[Caliber]

I wonder if we'll see any pics of Mephisto or Blackheart toy.

[FlameHead]

I hope we get some toys of those guys, let alone the pics. I'm sure we will though.

[Crowley9]

If the proportions are correct, I have to wonder how sharply you can turn with that thing, seeing as Ghost Rider's arms look almost stretched out straight there.

[ewoklake]

yeah, he looks a little fat in this picture. I bet he would benefit from some a hell bi-cycle for a while.

[Kritish]

That hellcycle kicks so much ass .

[FlameHead]

Here's some good news. TOYS!!!

Buzz Report: Mass Market Wrap-up
By Staff
Playthings -- 10/28/2005 2:13:00 PM

NEW YORK — Wouldn’t you know…the biggest industry buzz came less than 24 hours following close of mass market toy fair. And the big news came in a one-two punch.

First, that the Toy Industry Association will reopen the search for a new International Toy Center, finding the proposed Church Street location unsatisfactory. The follow-up punch came in the form of a resignation by the TIA’s President Tom Conley.

Conley’s resignation came suddenly in a prepared statement from the TIA, which stated he was resigning “for personal reasons.” He will, however, remain in place until March 1, 2006, to assist with Toy Fair and the transition to a new leadership.

“Tom has accomplished a great deal during his time as president,” said Arnie Rubin, TIA board chairman and president of Funrise Toys. “We appreciate his contribution to the industry and we know we can count on his leadership through the transition.”

Added Conley, also in the statement, “These next few months will be very important for TIA, with a number of major items on the agenda. I am happy to stay on to help the association through this period.” A search committee will be formed immediately to identify Conley’s replacement.

See playthings.com for the full report on both stories.

As for the rest of the toy biz…the mass market show was deemed a huge success with plenty of action; as in lights…camera…action figures! If the action figures of 2005 were impressive, Hollywood, comics and unique cars (think, urban graffiti and robots) are taking it a step further in 2006.

The Ghost Rider, based on the motorcycle rider Marvel character, goes to film in July, and Toy Biz will extend the line to feature Ghost Rider figures of all scales.

............ (More article on site)


Source: http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6279270/playthings?industry=Manufacturing+News&industryid=21963

[blades_shades]

Marvel Mania

“Ghost Rider,” the live-action version of the comic book (stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hell-blazing vigilante, natch), has moved up its release date by three weeks to July 14, 2006. Can anyone say “action figures”? This is making the collectibles market go wild. One retailer is so excited, he’s devoting a whole wall to Ghost Rider merchandise. There will be a big push on these toys to coincide with the release of the movie. Even if the movie doesn’t do that well, the toys should hold their own.

And now that Marvel Enterprises Inc. has changed its name to Marvel Entertainment Inc. and is going to make movies (hey, the lure of X-Men and Spider-Man was just too much), where go the toys? The licenses for these products are gold, and Marvel is picking and choosing with care. Since they will produce the movies themselves, they can really bargain from a position of power. Paramount is going to be the distributor of the movies, but with Captain America, the Avengers, Nick Fury, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Cloak & Dagger, Dr. Strange, Hawkeye, Power Pack and Shang-Chi, who will be the licensees? As a little executive bird told us: “It’s the goose that laid the golden egg. Everyone has come knocking.” With that kind of brand recognition, and the success of previous superhero endeavors, it’s going to be a Merry Marvel Marching Society for years to come.

[BIGGUN]

very cool to hear...think we all assumed Marvel/Sony were going to heavily promote the movie but its good to actually hear someone confirm it.
a whole wall devoted to GR? damn...never thought i would see the day that would happen. :up:

[Uncanny Orb]

Doesn't Marvel own toybiz?

[blades_shades]

Marvel & Toy Biz have a relationship that I don't fully understand but they've said conflicting statements about who owns what though they have some sort of agreement with them which benefits Marvel as if they did own them. They made the Lord of the Rings Toys and the new Curious George Toys coming out, as well as SpiderMan toys. Everthing else is outsourced to other companies. Avi Arad used to head Toy Biz.

This is from Toybiz.com so I'm assuming it's correct. Toy Biz is a division of Marvel Entertainment formerly Marvel Enterprises.

MARVEL and all MARVEL character names and distinctive likeness(es) thereof is/are trademark(s) of Marvel Characters, Inc.and is/are used with permission. Copyright © 2005 Marvel Characters, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www.marvel.com (http://www.marvel.com/)

Toy Biz, a division of Marvel Enterprises, Inc. ™ & © 2005 Marvel Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark. closed

[Uncanny Orb]

Then I hope Todd McFarland gets the contract!

[FlameHead]

yeah, he looks a little fat in this picture. I bet he would benefit from some a hell bi-cycle for a while.

LOL. That's hilarious.

I'm sure this fig isn't done yet though and that's probably why he looks a little funny. LIke that front wheel is likely not going to stay like that and I'm sure a lot of fine tuning is still left to do. The final product will be sweeter than can be imagined.

[FlameHead]

Sweet news indeed. I can't wait to get my hands on some of those figures. I'm gonna have to start workin' on my wall of Ghost Rider real soon... and also tryin' to get some money to get the stuff. What a year next one will be!

[BIGGUN]

Then I hope Todd McFarland gets the contract!


McFarlane wont get it im sure...Toy Biz will be doing the main stuff like 6", 12" figures and probably small vehicles. Other companies like NECA and Sideshow will be able to make statues, busts, lunchboxes, snowglobes, ect.
think it will be a long, longggg time before Todd gets to do a Marvel character...hes too happy doing sports figures. also it looks like he is trying to get away from getting the rights to movie characters ....think the Movie Maniac line is on its last legs right now.

[Crowley9]

Something looking like fire is clearly hard to do with plastic figures, or pretty much any solid material. Just look at earlier Ghost Rider toys. A good solution might be opaque plastic with yellow and orange coloring.

[Retroman]

Update
The first official Ghost Rider movie related book can now be pre-ordered at Amazon.com!

From Amazon:
Ghost Rider Visual Guide (Hardcover)
by DK Publishing

List Price: $19.99

Product Details

Hardcover: 72 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN (May 15, 2006) Source: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0756621488/qid=1130748864/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-0484788-3905717?v=glance&s=books

[FlameHead]

Very interesting find there Retro. Thanks for posting. I wonder what exactly it's going to be. Whatever it is, it's pretty exciting.

[Retroman]

No problem. It'll probably be full of pics and info on the movie. They have similar for other superhero movies.

[FlameHead]

Sounds good and whatever it is, I'll be mine. I can't wait.

[FlameHead]

Found another T-Shirt that I don't think was posted here before.

http://img.hottopic.com/is/image/HotTopic/294431_hi?wid=199

It was found here, where you also have the ability to zoom in on the pic: http://www.hottopic.com/store/product.asp?ITEM=294431.

[Retroman]

Nice one Flame. Very cool shirt!:up:

[Retroman]

A new Ghost Rider movie related item is on the way!

http://www.fadeinonline.com/webstore/picserve.cgi?picserve=/Screenwriters_Series_2.jpg
PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITER SERIES 2
This five-cd set features 90-minute class sessions focussing on the steps necessary to becoming a professional working screenwriter for those who already have a basic knowledge of screenwriting ABCs. Topics include breaking in, writing screenplays that sell, how to break the rules, getting professional and taking your script to screen. Sessions conducted by some of Hollywood’s hottest A-list screenwriters, including James Mangold (Walk the Line), Peter Iliff (Patriot Games), Takashi Bufford (Set it Off), Dan Gordon (The Hurricane) and Mark Steven Johnson (Ghost Rider). Over 450 minutes of expert instruction.

ON SALE!
$ 69.95 Source: http://www.fadeinonline.com/webstore/agora.cgi?product=PRODUCTS
http://www.thescreenwritersstore.net/product_info.php/cPath/48_50/products_id/81


GR makes it to the cover of this CD set so i assume MSJ will have a thing or two to say about writing the script??

[FlameHead]

Really awesome find Retro. I'd love to pick up a copy of that as I've been dabbling in a little screenwritting myself... and having MSJ's words of wisdom (w/ any talk of Ghost Rider at all) would be just a bonus!

[Retroman]

No problem Flamehead.:up:
Wicked Cool Stuff are using the movie to sell some their GR products.

Ghost Rider Chain Reaction Charcoal Gray T-Shirt (ADULT)
Price: $19.95

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7702/wickedcoolstuff187340288381xj.jpghttp://img243.imageshack.us/img243/8229/wickedcoolstuff187340774704hb.jpg

Cruising through the night on his motorcycle, there's nothing scarier than the flaming skull of the Ghost Rider!

A cool tribal image of the Marvel Comics legend on a gray t-shirt.

Look for the Ghost Rider movie starring Nicholas Cage in 2006!Source: http://www.wickedcoolstuff.com/ghrichrechgr.html

[Retroman]

From Playthings.com:

Buzz Report: Mass Market Wrap-up
By Staff
Playthings -- 10/28/2005 2:13:00 PM

As for the rest of the toy biz…the mass market show was deemed a huge success with plenty of action; as in lights…camera…action figures! If the action figures of 2005 were impressive, Hollywood, comics and unique cars (think, urban graffiti and robots) are taking it a step further in 2006.

The Ghost Rider, based on the motorcycle rider Marvel character, goes to film in July, and Toy Biz will extend the line to feature Ghost Rider figures of all scales.Source: http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6279270.html

[FlameHead]

Great finds again Retro. Always, you will be da man.

I found something as well. It's from gamer graffics and is just skins for the game consols. They have 2 ghost rider related ones that I thought you'd all be interested in.

The link is here; http://www.gamergraffix.com/ and the products are listed under 'Store'

http://www.gamergraffix.com/CATALOG/images/consoles/xbox_230_marvelmc.jpg

http://www.gamergraffix.com/CATALOG/images/consoles/xbox_230_hellfire.jpg

[Retroman]

UPDATE
Two new articles at Toy Directory.com have news on the GR merchandise. Obviously the 2006 date is before Sony changed it to 2007.

Link: http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=1558
http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=1734

[str8raz0r]

Great finds again Retro. Always, you will be da man.

I found something as well. It's from gamer graffics and is just skins for the game consols. They have 2 ghost rider related ones that I thought you'd all be interested in.

The link is here; http://www.gamergraffix.com/ and the products are listed under 'Store'

http://www.gamergraffix.com/CATALOG/images/consoles/xbox_230_marvelmc.jpg

http://www.gamergraffix.com/CATALOG/images/consoles/xbox_230_hellfire.jpg

The second one doesn't seem like it's 100% GR-inspired.

After all, flaming skulls=bad-arse! :ghost:

If I had an Xbox, the Marvel skin is pretty tight, as is the above, and the "Drifter" skin looks familiar? Is that Simon Bisley art from Melting Pot?

Oh, and "Necrosis" is totally frigging metal.

One can hope some third-party manufacturers will make some nice stuff for the 360. A nice GR faceplate could make a 360 that much cooler.

[Uncanny Orb]

Looks like we could be getting some die cast toys.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060131005384&newsLang=en

[craigaat]

I can't really remember but I think there's going to be a Mephisto in the new series of Marvel Legends. Sorry if this has been posted before.

I'm wrong, it's Blackheart, Marvel Legends Series 13.

[FlameHead]

Yay for toys and figures!!!

Lookin' forward to that BlackHeart ML series fig. Should be awesome!

[Jin Saotome]

Blah, according to the UK toyfair, the GR toyline was pushed way back so that Hasbro could oversee how they're going to be made. Anything ToyBiz had going (like the build-a-figure pack in) is up in the air, Hasbro is going to have to look at it all now.

[Advanced Dark]

Great finds again Retro. Always, you will be da man.

I found something as well. It's from gamer graffics and is just skins for the game consols. They have 2 ghost rider related ones that I thought you'd all be interested in.

The link is here; http://www.gamergraffix.com/ and the products are listed under 'Store'

http://www.gamergraffix.com/CATALOG/images/consoles/xbox_230_marvelmc.jpg

http://www.gamergraffix.com/CATALOG/images/consoles/xbox_230_hellfire.jpg

Where the hell did those come from? Cool!

[FlameHead]

http://www.gamergraffix.com/, that's where.

Man, I thought you were MM there for a sec. That's the avvy he used to use before he changed the smiley into a Flamehead smiley. Ahh, I miss MM.

[BURNFOREVER]

Did u guys saw this: http://www.marvel-figurines.co.uk/marvelution.html
I found it in the awesome thepunisher.com site.
Our demonic hero will be part on the Marvel Knight series of the UK marvel figurines line.
Very cool.

[FlameHead]

Nice find Burn.

Another figure I'll have to get my hands on somehow...

[BURNFOREVER]

Another link, about the new Playmates Marvel Heroes board game, Battle Dice. Once again, GR included.
Here: http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=2282

:ghost: :ghost: :ghost: :ghost: :ghost: :up: :)

[FlameHead]

Awesome! I love board games... especially ones with BAttle dice. Will it be something like Risk? Or maybe D&D? Hmm...

[Retroman]

MGA Inks Vehicle Licensing Deal with Marvel

Feb 2, 2006 6:05 AM, PROMO Xtra, By Amy Johannes

MGA Entertainment is adding the likes of Spider-Man and Captain America to its roster as part of a new licensing deal with Marvel Entertainment.

Under the multi-year agreement, Marvel has granted MGA Entertainment licensing rights to its Superhero universe of more than 5,000 characters, including Spider-man, XMen, The Fantastic Four and Captain America for the die-cast and toy vehicle category. The deal covers the classic comic book look of the characters, upcoming Marvel-inspired films, including Ghost Rider and Spider-Man 3 and Marvel's pre-school property Spider-Man and Friends.

Best known for its popular Bratz doll line, MGA will develop a range of Marvel Super Hero products, including personality and movie-based die-cast cars and remote control vehicles. Products in the category are rolling out in stores.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"This agreement will further our mission of extending the reach and retail presence of the overall Marvel brand by teaming with category leaders with the marketing savvy, product innovation and distribution strength to maximize awareness of...Marvel product lines," said Tim Rothwell, Marvel Entertainment's worldwide president, consumer media group, in a statement.

Marvel terminated its licensing agreement with Toy Biz Worldwide Ltd., as of Dec. 31—one year earlier than the license's scheduled termination date. As a result, Marvel this year will produce Marvel-branded action figures and other toys normally manufactured by Toy Biz Worldwide.

And just last month, Marvel signed a five-year deal to license Marvel's lineup of more than 5,000 superhero characters (Xtra Jan. 11). Products will include action figures, role-play and preschool toys, board games and puzzles. The licensing deal starts Jan. 1, 2007Source: http://promomagazine.com/news/mga_marvel_deal_020206/index.html

[Uncanny Orb]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/uncannyorb/mvc007s4os.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/uncannyorb/mvc006s5oo.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/uncannyorb/mvc005s4vo.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/uncannyorb/mvc004s0ys.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/uncannyorb/mvc003s4vq.jpg

[BURNFOREVER]

Wow...
:ghost: :up: :)

[Retroman]

Two upcoming books. One is comics related the other is an official movie book (great cover)!

Ghost Rider: Road To Damnation Premiere HC (Hardcover)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8466/grbook4sk.jpg
by Garth Ennis, Clayton Crain

Book Description
Stunning art and a story that only Garth Ennis could tell! He's paying the price for his deal with the Devil - is the Ghost Rider condemned to ride the highways of Hell for all eternity? His saving grace could be in the form of an unlikely ally - an industrious angel with a deal that would free Ghost Rider once and for all! Collects Ghost Rider #1-6.

Product Details

Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Marvel Comics (June 21, 2006)Source: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0785115927/qid=1142930389/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_2_3/202-4057397-2102249
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0785115927/qid=1142930123/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-5401146-2871351?v=glance&s=books



Ghost Rider Visual Guide (Visual Guides) (Hardcover)
by DK Publishing

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2329/grbook27gw.jpg
Book Description
Ghost Rider, one of Marvel's most extreme and popular characters takes to the big screen in the summer of 2006, and this is the book that takes readers behind the scenes and into the dark and desperate world of a fearsome crusader for justice.


Product Details

Reading level: All Ages

Hardcover: 128 pages

Publisher: DK CHILDREN (December 18, 2006)Source: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0756621488/qid=1142930389/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/202-4057397-2102249
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756621488/qid=1142930123/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/102-5401146-2871351?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

[Uncanny Orb]

I may pick up that visual guide.

[FlameHead]

Holy **** Retro. Awesome find. That visual guide is going to be awesome.

It's starting folks and I feel an emense growth of the character coming. He'll finally be in the limelight; a place we've known he should be for a very long time.

[FlameHead]

Wow indeed. You rock Orb!

What interests me most is that they kept the floating head, even in the bust. Crazy.

[BIGGUN]

yes indeed...awesome find there Retro!
gonna get that guide for sure...
also i remember that same GR pic (on the cover) was called a "fake" by Sony a few moths ago...funny :)

[FlameHead]

Ah yes, I believe you're right on that BG. Funny.

[theescapeclause]

Maybe I'm just dumb, but does anybody know what that tube thing is? I noticed it on the cover of issue 4, but didn't think anything about it.

[NDX]

Might just be some detailing to add more to the uniqueness of the current Rider design (like the series of belt buckles and floating head).

Holy ****, I don't care how much I have to pay, I WILL buy this bust. No doubt about it.

[Uncanny Orb]

Wow indeed. You rock Orb!

Actually someone posted it in my Ghost Rider forum at ComicMonsters.com :p

[Retroman]

No problem guys.:cool: :up:

I think this is just the start of the onslaught of GR merchandise.

[FlameHead]

Either way, you still rock for sharing the news with us.

[Uncanny Orb]

http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif

[FlameHead]

I think you're definatly right. Soon enough we'll start seeing Ghost Rider everywhere and it's about freakin' time I say. We've waiting far too long for this onslaught and when it happens, I think we'll see a lot of new Ghost Rider fans created.

[Mr Nick]

I'm dying to come out of X-Men 3 and hear what people have to say about the GR trailer. I'll be proud as punch if I hear, "Hey, how cool did that guy with the flaming skull look?"

Said it before and I'll say it again: Ghost Rider has one of the coolest, strongest images in comics.

:ghost:

[FlameHead]

Yup, I truly believe it's going to blow people away. There are several (a majority even) people who have never heard of Ghost Rider, let alone see him. Then, there are several others who think you're talking about Ghost Writer for half of a conversation about Ghost Rider...

... That's really annoying by the way...

I'm pumped about hearin' comments as well. Should be fun!... and then I'll turn around and go to another viewing to see it again.

The wheel, she goes round and round.

[FlameHead]

I just came across this t-shirt that I haven't seen before. Perhaps you guys haven't either...

http://www.teesnthings.com/ProductImages/superhero/ghost-rider-t-shirts/possesed-ghost-rider-tee-shirt.jpg

Found it here: http://www.teesnthings.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1380

Me likey a lot!

[Vartha]

did you guys see this? I forgot to post it, and I've been looking for these everywhere.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/Vartha1/Board%20stuff/70409-pkg_thmb_lg.jpg

[BIGGUN]

yeah...i posted something about it in the official GR thread. dont think anyone was too interested:( ...
ill be picking this up for sure....think its coming out this Summer

[Vartha]

I can't wait :D I've been waiting for these guys for years.

[BIGGUN]

I can't wait :D I've been waiting for these guys for years.

heh..i know :)
Toy Biz really did an outstanding job w/ the Marvel property. Ticks me off that they lost the license to Hasbro. :mad:

[Vartha]

Yeah I keep hearing about that, hope they stay true to marvel.
I've been waiting for more props to come out by Master Repilcas since they bought a marvel licsense too.

[BIGGUN]

Yeah I keep hearing about that, hope they stay true to marvel.
I've been waiting for more props to come out by Master Repilcas since they bought a marvel licsense too.


props are gonna be a must for this flm...cant wait for the GR spiked glove set! heh
as far as Hasbro goes....i dont have alot of hope. Hasbro is REALLY strict on safety conrol for their toy lines...a typical Toy Biz Marvel Legend figure would probably not pass Hasbro's standards. many collectors think that Hasbro will scale back on the articulation and maybe even the BAF pack ins (the cool "build a figure" gimmick that TB created).
i read that a few weeks ago Hasbro was going to look over the GR toy line and decided what to do w/ it. they may scrap the already sculpted TB line and create a new one w/ less articulation and no bonus pack ins. hope this isnt the case as ill be mighty ticked off if they drop the BAF 14" Ghost Rider and Hellcycle :mad:

[Mr. Socko]

I might grab a GR poster if I can find a free one :up:

[FlameHead]

yeah...i posted something about it in the official GR thread. dont think anyone was too interested:( ...
ill be picking this up for sure....think its coming out this Summer

I was all too interested. These are the things that my collection revolves around and I know I'm definalty getting it now that I've seen it. Looks awesome!

[Uncanny Orb]

They always have huge displays at the theatre here, I can harly wait to see what it is for this movie. If it's a life sized GR on his bike I'll have to figure out a way to steal it.

[FlameHead]

I hear ya. I'm having a hard time walking past the X3 display without running off with it (if it were possible to lug of course). I can only imagine what I'm going to be like when I start seeing GR promos.

[BIGGUN]

Take a look at this guys...a partial pic of the fully painted GR maquette from Sideshow, looks incredible:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=042006ghostrider&source=042006news


thing will be huge i imagine....and probably expensive!
thanks to Soldier Zombie 2 at the moviemaniacs.com boards for posting the info

[NDX]

Holy **** that is just far beyond impressive. I will have to get one. I will have to get a job first.

[BIGGUN]

Holy **** that is just far beyond impressive. I will have to get one. I will have to get a job first.


hey..you might not need to if you can win one!
also just found this nice little contest by Sideshow:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/php/120705marvel.php

has a unpainted pic of the maquette (seen before) and a fairly new pic of GR. think weve seen the skull and shoulders but not the rest of the body...

[str8raz0r]

^^^Dude, that thing is freaking awesome.

[BIGGUN]

^^^Dude, that thing is freaking awesome.

you got that right! :D
if its anything like the other Marvel statues it may be anywhere around 17-18" tall and round 300 bucks. well worth it id say! heh

[Uncanny Orb]

That looks pretty sweet.

[FlameHead]

Incredible find BG! Good work!

That freakin' thing is unbelievably awesome. The detail is great and I really love the look of the skull. One of the best yet. I want one right now! Sadly, I'll never be able to afford such beautiful things. Good thing there's a contest. Bad thing I'm so freakin' unlucky.

[NDX]

That Hulk is disgustingly huge and monsterous, I love it.

[Mr Nick]

Yeah, that Spidey/Hulk one is beautiful. The poses are full of action and the detail is superb. It just animates inside your head. Hope GR's is as good.

:up:

[FlameHead]

Incredible.... pardon the pun.

[Mr Nick]

Ghost Rider in a car is just plain wrong.

:eek:

[FlameHead]

Indeed it is. It looks very strange... however, I'd like to get a look at the figure inside to see what that looks like. It might be worth the buy if he's awesome looking.

As for the MegaMorphs... I bought it. I wasn't going to because it was so idiotic but, it was on sale... and it is a Ghost Rider fig... so...

[Mister Gone]

Who here would buy Master Replica goods from this movie? I invsiona a gas cap and a chain replica, that would be sweet!

[NDX]

Okay, now I want to get a converatble and get that Ghost Rider paint job on it. It just has to be done.

When the hell did Ghost Rider become so popular again? Just seems so out of place to me. First the Megamorphs, then I saw a chibi-Ghost Rider toy on the back of a chibi-Spiderman toy package, and now the convertable (which is confusing, at least use him for the crotch rocket toy series). Don't even remember him being this popular in his own toy line.

Edit: Don't want to forget to add the Legends figure, even though I've never had the liberty of seeing it.

[BIGGUN]

When the hell did Ghost Rider become so popular again? J

i wouldnt call it becoming popular again but rather a savy marketing move
but you can leave it to Avi Arad for being so sneaky :up:
he is an admitted GR fan and has said (at least to me :D )that the GR movie was what he called his own pet project. it seems hes been slowly re-introducing GR to the public in very small doses. like he wants to make sure there is something related to the character sitting in stores. great way to make sure people will be somewhat familiar w/ the character when the movie hits.

[FlameHead]

Hahah, awesome FH!

I can't blame ya, I'd buy it too if I saw it, and had the money.

Do you mind taking some pictures and sending 'em my way for some site updating :) haha

Yeah, no problemo. Not sure about getting some in bike mode though. It's an absolute ***** to transform him and have yet to be able to do it correctly... not that I spent that much time doing trying but, it was enough to frustrate me to the point of not doing it ever again.

[FlameHead]

i wouldnt call it becoming popular again but rather a savy marketing move
but you can leave it to Avi Arad for being so sneaky :up:
he is an admitted GR fan and has said (at least to me :D )that the GR movie was what he called his own pet project. it seems hes been slowly re-introducing GR to the public in very small doses. like he wants to make sure there is something related to the character sitting in stores. great way to make sure people will be somewhat familiar w/ the character when the movie hits.

Avi is brilliant, no doubt about that and it makes me extreamly excited that he's such a big fan of Ghost Rider. To have this as his 'pet project' is very refreshing. It makes me think he'll never let anything bad happen to it... especially now that he learn't a lesson from Elektra.

[NDX]

I'm willing to take out a small country for that. Do you think they accept genocide as payment?

[BIGGUN]

I'm willing to take out a small country for that. Do you think they accept genocide as payment?

ill be your back up...but let me find my tactical nuke 1st :D
im waiting for this thing to go up for pre-order...hoping Sideshow will have some kind of limited exclusive edition as well

[Strange]

http://superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=4144

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/exclusivegrmaquette.jpg

my, my, that's handsome

:D

hahahah.. my precious!

That thing looks great, I bet it will cost at least $250 if not more.

[Compi716]

http://superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=4144

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/exclusivegrmaquette.jpg

my, my, that's handsome

:D

hahahah.. my precious!
B-E-A-utiful.

[BIGGUN]

The statue is now available for pre-order...its about 17 inches tall :eek: and has real metal details and chain. the only version they have right now is the exclusive edtion which is the figure + a base w/ a ring of fire. very cool :up:
also the price isnt as bad as i thought it was gonna be: $199.00
usually the exclusive edition is slightly more expensive than the regular ed. because of the bonus stuff....so i expect there to be a cheaper version available soon.

here be the link:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=68131&source=042006ghostrider

[Vartha]

SWEET, Outta my price range tho.

[str8raz0r]

http://superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=4144

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/exclusivegrmaquette.jpg

my, my, that's handsome

:D

hahahah.. my precious!

Wow. Just wow.

I seriously think that's the first time I've seen his flames done right.

[Mr Nick]

I think I'd have to keep it in a special little shrine, with candles burning around it to give it a spooky, flamy effect.

Particularly love the metal and the eye sockets (just right).

So, who wants to buy me a gift?

Anyone?

:confused:

[FlameHead]

LoL. I was hoping you were going to buy all of us one. Sheesh. Way to let us down Nick...

Ahh, doesn't matter anyway, I'm going to win it...

... who am I kidding? I was born on Friday the 13th and definatly have zero luck.

[Fettstyl]

That looks great
the skull, eyes, flame. looks just as it should
I've reserved my place in line
Appreciate the link Biggun

[FlameHead]

Whoever does win/buy this has to take a massive amount of pics to send us poor folk.

[BIGGUN]

Whoever does win/buy this has to take a massive amount of pics to send us poor folk.


i can take some pics of mine when i get it...
btw...they do have something there called "flexpay". basically you pay in small installments. think its $66.00 for 3 months...
also their other statues from marvel are still available and at times they will either cut their prices or have some kind of sale going on. good time to sign up for their free newsletter to get info on sales and other cool stuff

[FlameHead]

Oooh... a payment plan eh? Very intriguing...

I'm pretty sure I signed up to their newsletter already but.. no harm in doing so again eh?

[FlameHead]

Another pic, full shot if nobody's seen it yet....

EDIT: And there's a BUNCH more on the site: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=68131&source=042006ghostrider

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/large/68131.jpg

Wow, and I just noticed that the flexpay option has to be ordered by Oct 13th... which is my birthday. I think that's a sign.

[BIGGUN]

yup...Flexpay is the way to go for most folks.
not alot of fans will have the extra cash to spend on a 200.00 statue...at least flexpay takes the sting out a little

[FlameHead]

But only a little. 200 bucks is a lot of money for a poor actor like me. hehe.... let alone when you consider it's in American moola.

At least our dollar is doing well. Great time to buy it...

hhhmmm....

[screenamesuck]

I didn't see a recent post about this, but they have updated the Ghost Rider Maquette at Sideshow Collectibles. If these are already posted then I apologize.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/large/68131.jpg
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press01-001.jpghttp://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press02-001.jpghttp://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press03-001.jpghttp://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press04-001.jpghttp://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press05-001.jpghttp://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press06-001.jpg

[screenamesuck]

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press07-001.jpghttp://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6813_press08-001.jpghttp://superherohype.com/nextraimages/exclusivegrmaquette.jpg

[FlameHead]

It was talked about in the merchandise thread but, the pics were not posted.

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182207&page=5

[zer00]

I have got to get like 20 of those and build a shrine:(

[InVictus]

I didn't see firstly the badass clawed spurs!!!
Amazing!

[Doc D]

Wow! That's nice.:ghost:

[screenamesuck]

It was talked about in the merchandise thread but, the pics were not posted.

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...=182207&page=5

Well shoot, I didn't even think to look in there. I figured something as cool as this would be in it's own thread so I didn't look there.

[FlameHead]

Normally, it probably would have been it's own thread but, we're so freakin' good about threads here.

No worries either way. No big deal.

[zer00]

Normally, it probably would have been it's own thread but, we're so freakin' good about threads here.

No worries either way. No big deal.

The x-boards we are not:up:

[FlameHead]

Not yet anyway. Come 26 days time, this place will be a whole lot different methinks.

[Uncanny Orb]

Wow it looks way different painted, and by different I mean awesome.

[Vartha]

I didn't see firstly the badass clawed spurs!!!
Amazing!
You know, I could never understand why GR had spurs every now and then.....he rides a motorcycle not a horse :confused: but then both western versions (movie and comic) did ride horses.

[NDX]

Looks even better when you see the the full figure. Nice touch with the spurs, too.

[FlameHead]

You know, I could never understand why GR had spurs every now and then.....he rides a motorcycle not a horse :confused: but then both western versions (movie and comic) did ride horses.

Well, there's some definate links from Horse to Motorcycle. I think all bikers are cowboys at heart...

[batmaluco]

Great sculpting, totally awesome stuff! :up:

[Vartha]

Hey for those of you wanting to pick up the Marvel monsters Set it's out at Walmart or at least the Super centers.
All I could afford this time around was the ML Thor.:D

[BIGGUN]

Damn.....Sideshow is getting ready to put the 2nd GR statue up for pre-order....Old West Ghost Rider!
check out the preview here....looks like it will be very "Clint Eastwoodish"...in a demonic kind of way :D


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=051106westrider

[BIGGUN]

here is the pic in question...

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/050806westrider2_01.jpg

[Vartha]

Man these are gonna make great wall papers :D

[BIGGUN]

Hey kids...the Old West Ghost Rider is now available for pre-order! just take a look at this bad boy:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6812_press01-001.jpg

you can go here to order...as like they did w/ the other statue there will be a limited Sideshow exclusive edition that will have a fire base.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=68121

more pics are at the site....awesome sculpt:up:

[Mr Nick]

That's so cool. I can't wait to see him in the movie. Like Sam Elliot's voice isn't cool enough; imagine what it'll sound like when it's Riderised!

(Assuming he is the old west Rider, that is).

:up:

[InVictus]

Well, that maquette wears almost exactly the same clothes he wears in the comicon trailer... the combination of azure shirt and red scarf is amazing though, it's a classics homage, it reminds me thousands of famous western movies... he's got also the right Lone Ranger style, among others...
http://www.spiritofthebear.com/Lone%20ranger/Lone_Ranger01.jpg

[BURNFOREVER]

Dear God...
:ghost: :) :up:

[FlameHead]

BG, you freakin' rock man.

That statue freakin' rocks.

Invictus... Long Ranger?

Man, I'm getting so excited. I dont' know how my mind is going to take this next half a year. Anxiety to the max here.

[FlameHead]

Hmm, I'm really interested to see what kinda product tie-ins they will have. I can't really imagine much but expect anything.

[Advanced Dark]

Oh dude there will be lots of tie ins to Ghost Rider.

[FlameHead]

Yeah, but I really don't want any chips or anything crap like that.

[Advanced Dark]

I'd imagine so cool costumes coming for Halloween too. The DVD should come out around Halloween.

[FlameHead]

Ahh, you're right. I never thought about that before... but, I bet they did. I'm sure they realize how big the DVD market is (and they better have some cool ass behind the scenes stuff too) and Ghost Rider + Halloween = Good.

[Advanced Dark]

Hulk fists, Thing Fists, and of course Ghost Rider fists with flaming chain for kids. LOL

They'll make something cool. The Hell Cycle is gonna rock. I already told MSJ is Nic Cage doesn't roll up the red carpet at the Premiere in the Hell Cycle it would be a huge mistake.

[xwolverine2]

thats hot!