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Pink Thing of The Day: Bubble Gum Batman Variant

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Photo By Gail

Batman has gone through countless incarnations over the years, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Caped Crusader looking quite this pink. This very cool Bubble Gum Batman is a special color variant of the DC Artists Alley Batman designed by artist and toy designer Joe Ledbetter. The figure was created by DC Collectibles in collaboration with Toy Tokyo as an exclusive for New York Comic Con 2019 (though I photographed this at NYCC in 2023, so there must have been at least one leftover). Ledbetter himself announced the release on his website, noting that only 500 pieces were produced and that the figure stands approximately 6.5 inches tall. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Bubble Gum Batman Variant →

Pink Thing Of The Day: Kirby Soft Vinyl Figures

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Photo By Gail

There’s really no way to look at these two adorable pink Kirbys and not smile. Spotted at Anime NYC, these soft vinyl figures from the Kirby Super Star Soft Vinyl Collection feature everyone’s favorite round little hero in a couple of classic poses, complete with those enormous blue eyes and signature red shoes.

I may not have the skills — or patience — to cosplay as Kirby, but I can definitely appreciate a pair of tiny pink versions of the guy.

Pink Thing Of The Day: Easy Sqweezy Kitten Squish Toy!

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Photos By Gail

If you have kids, or know anyone who has kids, then you are likely aware that Squish Toys are the new hot item that kids completely lose their minds over. Apparently, some of these squish toys are quite rare and parents go to great lengths to get their kids the squishy, squeezable little ‘fidget toy’ that their young ones desire the most. Here’s a squish toy that’s a little bit different, and since it’s Pink, well, you know!
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Jean Grey Returns to Earth in New Marvel Solo Series

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Jean Grey is coming home — and apparently, she’s bringing the Phoenix with her. Marvel has announced JEAN GREY, a new five-issue limited comic book series written by X-Men writer Jed MacKay with art by Rogê Antônio. The series launches in November 2026 and picks up directly from the events of DNX, Marvel’s upcoming X-Men and Fantastic Four crossover.

After her recent intergalactic adventures as Phoenix, Jean returns to Earth only to discover that the world of the X-Men has changed dramatically in her absence. The fallout from DNX will leave the team in a very different place, while Jean herself must deal with the immense — and potentially dangerous — power of the Phoenix burning inside her.
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Spider-Woman Celebrates 50 Years With a Dark New Ongoing Series This November

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Half a century after Jessica Drew first swung onto the comic book scene, Marvel is celebrating Spider-Woman’s 50th Anniversary by launching an all-new ongoing series that promises to take the character in a darker, more suspenseful direction.

Written by Dan Watters (Loki) with artwork by Andrea Broccardo (Spider-Man Noir), Spider-Woman #1 arrives this November following the events of Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity #5 and Spider-Woman 50th Anniversary Special #1. The new series marks a dramatic shift in tone, blending superhero action with detective noir and psychological horror.
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